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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-21
Sporting Intelligence.

TRorTING MATCH AT HARLEM, YESTERDAY
There very interesting trot yesterday, as
above, between the following nags, for a purse Of
S3O-mlle heaIs-best three in FIVE under the
saddle =
Col: Eertine entered blk g.. Title Page
T. WT %aSydenbur or New s' York. Se air
Geo. Gordon. ...........r Belcher Kay
Becher Kay the favorite previous to the start,
against the field. The first heat was won by Major
velzer after which the odds twenty to five on
him against the field Belcher Kay was Withdrawn
At the termination of the first heat The second
third, and fourth heats, the Colonel showed his TACT
present, some two three lengths in advance with
ease. The following is the result -
Col B Bertnes l Iat,e r va;e.. '..'.'
5w WS %snsssns Ma,Ss New yss1f York Girl
Geo. Gordon's Belcher Kay. drawn.
Time-2 :46-2:46-2:4s 2l9.
NEWPORT REGArrA.--On Monday last cup va
lued at one hundred dollars, was given by the Com
vens, Esq, to be sailed for according to the rules
and regulations of the New York Yacht Club, en-
forced at the late regatta IN the bay of New York
This prize offered, to give such OF the Boston
gentlemen chose to enter, opportunity of test
ing their yachts with those from New York Five
yachts only entered VIZ: the Glmcrack Is tons :
the Brenda, 33 tons; the Coqule, PA tons; the
Cygne, 45 tons; and the Siren, 70 tons. The race
Was TOuHu isldHu. que ulsldICe ncd-
sured on the chart, 22 mllesthe start given for dit
ference in tonnage, was In proportion that given
in New York, which was Is seconds per ton Tor a
distance of 80 miles As the distance here was on.
iy % miles, the start was proportionably less viz,
% 80 100 seconds per ton. They started with d
fresh breeze from the north east, which continued
during the The wind, for the first six or sew
en- miles Of the distance fair, ahead for the
nexeight, and abeam, or nearly so, for the remain
ing eight miles. The account of the arrival of the
different yachts, received from the official IT..
mer, Mr.. Parsons, on board the " Northern Light -
The difference, in the time of starting. between the
Gimcrack and the other yachts, was taken by Mr.
Hall. The boats Were moored side by side, and
| filed away in succession at signal made by him
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-21

ABOLITION RIOTS IN LEXINGTON. KENTUCKY.
We have received hand-bill containing an account
oil proceedings which have been sent by commit
zee 10 oasslus M Clay, requesting him to discon-
unue the publication of an abolition paper in that
quarter 1t seems there was public meeting held,
and that series OF resolutions were drawn no. re-
guessing nm to desist from publishing his journal
lie has published the resolutions and all. DECLARING
his intention to publish the abolition paper there.
The next mail will probably bring us an account Of
a riot in that quarter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-21

SINGULAR DEFALcATIoN JUST DISCOVERED
understand that singular defalcation has been dis
covered in the money affairs of one of the Wall
street iobbers that has passed ont of existence 1t
amounts, 1t is said, in series Of years to $40 900 1t
mas created quite sensation in small commercial
Circle and some property, in houses and lots has
oeen offered TO hush up the affair. Can the Courier
q enquirer give us any light on the subject
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-21

rRoN 'ANiAicA.-By an arrival from Kingston,
Jamaica, we have received files of tn. Journal M
to the 27ih ult.' but find no news of any import.
The colored population of the Island ,,oxa ,,,l;
great preparations to celebrate the anp;versarv
OF their emancipation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-21

Mrs. CARRoLL's BATHS These Invaluable ba,hs
kept in elegant style and recommended SO s,ronnla
by the medical faculty, are located at 1871 Ful,on
street, opposite st. PauI's Church
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-21

'THg ToNAwANDA INDIANS The Census The
Chefs at Tonawanda have refused to allow Mr.
cloolcrat TO take the number OF the Indians on the
4onawanda Reservation 1t il probably known to most
our citizens that these Indians have had considerable
difcuity with the Ogden company in relation to Their
lands and their refusal to permit enumeration
rs said, from suspicion that Mr. Schoocrafts object
was 70 ascertain their strength resources &C. and to
make tne information thus obtained the basis Of future
operations against them
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-21

WILL SALTPETRE EXPLODE This question
which has recently excited almost as much inquiry
in the minds of people, as E" can church exist with
out bishop" did formerly, was again tested by ex
pertinent, yesterday afternoon, at MottviIle SIEVE
raj experiments have been made by several eminent
chemists, whose services have been procured bv the
committee appointed by the Common Council to in
vestigate this matter. AT about 5 o'clock, the com
mlttee, with DR. Chiffon, Professor Renwick, and
other chemists, arrived upon the ground for the pur
pose of trying the final experiment. A cask was
placed IN the ground, in which was placed an iron
Kettle, which contained the mixture to be operated
upon. This mixture was saltpetre, united in the
same proportions with the other articles which.
IN Croker q Warren's store, were contiguous to
the sapetre II consisted of AZ lbs of satpetre. IL
IDS oil sugar, and IL pounds of mustard The head
OF the cask was put in, the cask was hooped slow
match applied, and all the preparations made for fir
ing Tue company, which consisted of about twen-
~ persons, now retired to a respectable distance
not willing to trust themselves too near The "viiI,n
Gus sailpeue. The match was lighted. and in
about five minutes smoke began 10 issnc from
the aperture through which the match was
entered, and noise was made. yerv much 80" ra
sembllng the whistle of steam engine II
few minutes more, the head of the cask was
blown about ten feet into the air with an
explosion about as powerful as that made by a pom
gun. "Saltpetre mil explode" exclaimed n zen
teman throwing up his hands in extacy Bufhi
raptures were somewhat cooled, when the chemists
gave II as their opinion that the explosion was
merely owing to the weak manner in which the
mead OF the cask was put in-the expanded air
hndIng vent IN the weakest pace--the sides were
not q all shattered After the explosion, it contl-
nae e burning few minutes with much smoke and
@o'ue naihe 80 the question, " Viii salpetre ex-
p'oue' is still before the people,
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NEW YORK HERALD.
War with Mexico mother Step.

The DAILY and WEEKLY HERALD can be had regularly
from w. A. Mundel Marvn's Row Saratoga Springs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-21

LAUNCH An iron steamboat, intended Tor the
merchant service, was launched on Tuesday at East
Boston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-21

The Columbus Enquirer OF the 9Th inst. saws
ne Coi,on crop is in precarious state and there
NOT the sghtest prospect Of average crop in this
s'a'e. Anew days more will seal its fate"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-21

We learn from the New Brunswick Courier that a
between Canada and Nova Scotia through tha ponics
o. New brunswick and the territory acquired under the
a.e treaty The capital Of the proposed com.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-21

TRoTTING Match AT HARLEM, YESTERDAY
There very interesting trot yesterday, as
above, between the following nags, for purse Of
S3O-mlle hears-best three in FIVE, under the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-17
sos ACRES,

about 200 of which are cleared and in a fine state
OF cultivation and the residue well tmbered.
Ihls land possesses many advantages which
are calculated TO attract the attention OF persons
cesirous OF procuring desirable residence or of
making n profitable investment of capilal-
81 lies about midway between Stanton and
Waynesborough and within short distance of
the turnpike.-it is within three miles OF Tink-
ing Spring Church, In an excellent neighbour
hood, and convenient TO several Merchant Mills
and Saw hils-one of each nearly on the edue
of the wood land.
The improvements consist of plain comror,a.
Bile DweIng-i louise, with all necessary out
houses, Spring-house, and Smoke.house, a LARGE
and convenient Barn with Granary attached TO
1t, and an excellent Orchard Of choice fruit trees
The greater part of the tract is unduainp
without being steep or broken, and about three
hundred acres OF ii are OF The first quality of Au-
gnsta land.
There are two never-laing Springs near the
dwellng-house, and others on different parts of
the tract, which afford an ample supply of wa:
ter. The Meadow is large and exceedingly pro-
ductve, and not more than an acre of il is liable
to damage from iresheis.
The location of tie Springs and the Wood
land is such 10 make il easy 10 divide the tract
into two or three farms, giving 10 each an album
dant supply of timber and water.
In point Of fertility of soil, saubritv of eli
""'e' "u'H"t"ScS VI society anu convenience 10
schools, to church, and 10 market, this estate is
surpassed by few if any in the county, and the
subscriber can confidently recommend it to any
gentleman who wishes 10 obtain such combna-
tlon OF advantages for fair consideration.
Any one DESTROYS of purchasing is requested
TO call and examine the land for himself, and he
can then learn the terms of sale which will be
accommodating. MOSES McCUE.
April H. 1915.
H. The Rockingham Register will insert
the above ill forbid.
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Y auaMe Hand Foy Sale:

IN obedience TO a decree of the Circuit Supe-
= Tlor Court of Law and Chancery for Nelson
County, pronounced on the End day Of May 1915,
in suit between Iverson l.. Twyman and Benz
Jamln +. Rodes, ex' ors. of William Henry Rodes.
decd. plaintiffs, and James III. Rodes, and Others
defendants, |, the undersigned, as commissioner
appointed by said decree, will on Friday the first
day of August nest, proceed TO sell on the pre-
misses, TO the highest bidder, the tract of land
therein mentioned, as belonging to the estate of
said William II. Rodes, deed. lying in the said
county of Nelson, in The neighborhood Of Green
field, and containing by estimation about 100 A.
cres, of excellent quality; large portion of
which is cleared, and in good order for farming,
being mostly prime low grounds. Said land is
well numbered and well watered, and situated in
healthy nelghborhood, with the advantage of
good mountain range; which, with its other adj
vanlages, render it desirable residence for
small family.
Tie terms Of sale will be credit Of one, two,
and Three years, (eacb payment 10 be one.third
OF the purchase money! for which the purchaser
will be required TO execute bonds with good and
sufficient security; and The title Of the land will
be retained (until the same shall have been pad)
as ultimate security.
JOHN b. SPiECE, Comm'r.
July 3, 1915.
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commissioners Sale.

n obedience TO decree of the Circuit Supe-
- rIor Court of Law and Chancery for Augusta
County, rendered at the June Term, 1916, of
said Court, in the case of William Poape, &c,
VS.. William Fishburn and others, the undersipn-
ed The commissioner therein named, will pro-
coed, on Saturday The 2nd day of August, IS45,
before The Post Office in the town of Staun,on,
10 sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the
tract OF Land formerly belonging 10 said Fish
burn and known the "Y earout Tract" tits
described as containing 10 Acres, but it is be-
ieved 1t will hold out 80 Acres, it will however
be sold as containing | 10 Acres more or less
This tract lies within 81 miles of Stanton, and
do ,r ioo acres OF IL are hneiy timbered.
Terms of sale-So much Of the purchase roo,.
uey VIII be required in hand as will defray the
cost and charges of sale, the balance in three e.
quail instruments at 6, IL and Is months, the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved security, and
Tie legal ttie retained as ultimate security.
ROBERT p. KINNEY, Comm'r.
July 3, 1Si5.-1W.
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AUGUSTA SPRINGS,
FOR SALE.

MY business rendering it impossible for me
AZ TO pay the slightest attention to this proper
~, offer it for sale on very reasonable terms.
II would be very valuable property in the
hands of any oneit might suit to occupy it as a
watering place. The buildings are extensive
and costly. and well arranged for the accommo-
datlon OF ls0 boarders. The water is Of similar
character with the White Sulphur, has high re-
puta,lon for its medicinal virtues, and was much
resorted to so long as they were properly kept.
This place is situate about IL miles n. W.
from Slaunton, on the Warm Springs and Harri-
sonburg Turnpike, Immediately at the base of
the North Mountain, and has long been regarded
as one of the mos, healthy, beautiful and roman
tic spots in the western country.
The land is estimated TO contain about $50
ACRES, and is capable of being made an excel
len; stock farm--from so to 60 acres of wa,ercd
meadow might be made, and it commands an en-
tensive and valuable range for cattle.
For terms, apply TO subscriber at Stanton.
+. II. STRlBLING.
June 10, 1915.
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VALUABLE
ia my ARD PROPERTY
FOR SALE,
IN THE TOWN OF sTAUNToN.

SY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed TO me
by franklin Il. Geiger, dated 5ih of June,
1912 ana oil record in the County Court Office
OF Augusta, will offer Tor sale on the premises.
on Saturday the 9Th day OF July next, all the said
Gelgers individual and undivided interest in the
iAN,f Ahp' with lis appu7ienances formerly
owned and occupied by Jacob Facker, and more
recently owned BY Gary 81 Drummond, of Nor
folk and purchased from their agent A. II. n.
Stuart, Esq, by said Geiscr and Michael G..
Harman. The Yard has recently undergone
some improvement, and contains twenty Watts,
a large Bark House, Cnrrying House, and ali
the necessary conveniences for Tanning onera-
tons, and is well situated for business, BEING
within one hundred and fifty yards of the Court
House. and having plentiful supply of water.
The said Geigers interest is onehalf, subject
TO The payment of two instalmenis, one due on
The Gih of May last and the other on the 9Th of
November next. The said Harman's interest.
consisting of the other half, Il am authorized To-
say.) VIII be sold at the same time and place.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
BREEZE JOHNSON, Trustee.
June 10, lS45.
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Candle Manugactory.

TENHE berrespectfully informs his friends
u and the public that he has provided himself
with the necessary apparatus for Moulding Can
dies, in the neatest and most expeditions manner.
He will be able 10 supply families at the rate of
l25 cents pound by the quantty-say, so or
100 weight and where the 1aiiow is furnished
he will mould for SO per iG0 lbs.
~ He will continue the Butchering business
as usual
IT, His Grist MI is now in full operation.
Plaster ground on the shortest notice.
JOHN Fl. Asst.
Stanton, April II, 1916.
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commissioners Sale.

obedience TO a decree of the Circuit Supe.
- rior Court OF Law and Chancery for Augusta
county, rendered on the l4th day of June, 1915,
IN cause therein depending, in which William
"A. Hanger, Executor of Jacob Teaford, decd. is
Plaintiff, and Peter Lohr and others Defendants.
shall, on The End day of August next, sell to
me highest bidder at public auction, in front of
me Post Othce In Siaunton, the life estate of the
sand Peter Lohr in the Tract of Land on which
ne now resides, In The county Of Augusta, con-
tanning 200 Acres, which was devised 10 him for
lie by Peter Lohr, sen. decd. So much of the
purchase money as will defray the expenses Of
sale 70 be paid in cash, and the residue upon a
credit OF =, IL and Is months, the purchaser ex:
ecullng bonds with good security:
JOS. A. WApDELL, Comm'r.
July 3, lS15.-5t.
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WASHINGTON HOTEL.
x,fRReD-

'HNHE undersigned, having leased this estab-
- lishment for q term ofyears, commencing the
Istof the present month, will devote his
undivided attention to its management. 1t shall
DE The aim OF the proprietor to render his Hotel
In every respect comfortable and agreeable 10
visiters and boarders. His Bar shall be well
supplied with the choicest liquors, and his table
furnished with the best provisions the marke, and
country will afford. Ills Stables, which have
been considerably enlarged, shall be under the
care OF attentive Ostlers. To the citizens of the
county he especially promises, that the most as
siduous regard shall be paid to their accom,noda-
ton and that his terms shall be moderate To
drovers, his establishment offers many induce
men's to halt. His commodious Stables will ac-
commodate one hundred head of horses.
The subscriber hopes that by the strcest atten-
ZION to the comfort and pleasure of those who
may visit his house, he shall receive liberal
portion OF the public patronage.
MICHAEL. G. HARTMAN.
Staunton. June l2, 1S45.-6m
N. IL. All persons indebted to Mrs. Sarah ].
Harman, or who hold unsettled accounts against
her, will please call upon Mr.. William H. Har-
man for settlement.
JJSDemocrat copy 6 months.
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FOE SALE

4 WISH TO sell the property on which reside,
III lying in Augusta county, Immediately on the
road leading from Staunton 10 Port Republic, a.
bout miles distant from Staunton, and half a
mile above New Hope. The Dwelling House
is log (new,) two stories high, good shop for
tradesnan, and every other necessary building ;
well of good water near the house, and d
young orchard Of good fruit trees. There are a.
bout ten Acres of Land, nine of which are clear
ed and one in tmber--ihe whole under good
fence and well set in grass. The terms will be
made accommodating. Persons wishing to pur.
chase property OF this kind are requested to call
and see me. JAMES X. WHITE.
May %, I835.-3m.
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WAYNENBORO' HOTEL

'GNHE subscriberrespectfully informs his friends
- and the public generally, tina. he has leased
the above establishment for term Of years, and
took possession on the LIST instant. II has been
the principal Hotel in the place for a number of
years, and enjoyed fine character as Public
House. II shall therefore be my pride and pleas
ure TO use my best eXerions to sustain lis good
reputation My table shall be supplied with
every variety that the market affords, and the
stable with good provender and attentive Host
lers. CHARGES MODERATE: In return he respect
fully solicits share OF the public patronage.
WM. w. GIBBS.
Waynesboro', Jan. 80. ls45 If
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N O mi ON

ENHE undersigned, having this day entered in.
to co-partnership, for the purpose of conduct
ing the Grocery, Produce, Errordins and Cam
mission Business, at the Ware Houses heretofore
occupied by Jacob Baker & Sons, respectfully ten.
der their services TO Merchants, Farmers, and the
public generally; and promise prompt and salts
factory attention TO any business committed to
their care. The Forwarding Business will be
done at the lowest rates. Merchants vii! recol-
lect that no detention will occur 10 goods con-
signed 10 our care. whether sent from Boston,
New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore, as all
charges for transportation can paid at Winches.
ter, or at their destination.
general assortment of G r ERIES,
American HARDWARE and DRY GOODS.
viii be always on hand, and will be sold at the
lowest possible prices.
The highest market price will be given for all
kinds of produce, either in goods or cash
BAKERS 81 BROWN.
Winchester, July 10, ls45.-st
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'YhG ScOitsNiNe House

IFNHIS ESTABLISIlM ENT, in the town of
Scoltsville, has recently been much enlarged;
and the Proprietor announces to the Public, that
he Is now prepared with every convenience for
the comfortable entertainment Of guests. His
table will always be supplied Gas here,ofore) with
The best provisions that good market can afford
He is amply provided with faithful and we'll
trained servants; his lodging rooms are large
and commodious, and his stables are extensive.
well provided with grain and provender, and at
tended by experienced Osters. Drovers can be
supplied with grain by the bushel, and proven
der by the cwt., if they prefer it.
The STAGE OFFICE is kept at this House,
and persons stopping here will have, without
charge, every facility in the transportation of
baggage, etc., to and from the Packet Boats.
With every assurance that visters will be
pleased with the style and character of their ac-
the subscriber respectfully solic,s
share of the public patronage.
n. w. PAYNE.
Scottsviie, May %, 1915.
n. B.-flacks, Buggies, and Saddle Horses,
can be procured moderate terms at the s'Scotts-
vile House." N. w. z.
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n O N 7 q u ,
81 O N TO IN O

III AVlNG, as appears above, become associated
In business with the house of Jacob Baker
~ Sons, the undersigned takes this occasion of
rendering to his old friends his grateful acknowl-
edgmen's Tor the patronage with which they
nave favored him, and soics continuance of
the same In his new connection. He hopes his
former attention TO consignmenis has given gen.
erai satisfaction and he has it in his power now
TO say, that, with increased facilities, he will war
rant that no just cause of dissatisfaction shall
arise. His unsettled business will be attended
TO at the house of Bakers & Brown.
OLIVER Nj. BROWN.
Winchester, July 10, 1866
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GfsSs NNN .RgerCRUasE .vEiU. OH
ara" A'iHsFcr .IEiIf, CNs'eJiiig
.EGCisGsse, .Saap .Tgl1Z.

and other necessary buildings. Any person de.
sirous OF viewing The above property will call on
John Patterson residing on the Land.
Inc 10 Acres above named, was sold under
FORMER decree oil the said Circuit Superior Court,
to Henry 'reaford at the sum of Si5 ner aero
one third in hand and the balance in four eouai
annual insiaments, and the Mill Tract sold to
John kankln, on like payments for the sum of
$3.50 subject TO the ratification of the said Cir
cut Superior Court but the Court, for reasons
set orlh In said decree directed resale of said
,ahuS; on 'he terms and payments above mention
ed. Each parcel will be set I'D at The price. AZ
which 1t was sold to The said Teaford 81 Rankin.
and II no higher bid is obtained, they will be con,
sdered as the highest bidders, and the property
struck down to them. Bond with good personal
security Will be required of the purchasers and
lien retained on the land as ultimate security.
MICH. &. KINNEY, Comm'r.
June &c, 1915.
LIZ Rockingham Register copy and mark cost:
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CARRIAGES FOR SALE.

NfiE subscriber has on hand at this time a
handsome assortment of G. ARRIAGES
which can be bought low for cash He is prepar-
ed to make Carriages of every description at the
shortest notice. Also repairing done in the neat.
est manner and at reasonable prices.
JUDSON MACOY.
Stanton, June 20, 1874.