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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27

An iron steamer is now in course of construc-
ton at Philadelphia, intended to ply between
Norfolk and various parts of North Carolina, by
way OF Dismal Swamp Canal. AS her careoes
Will principally consist of corn, che is to have a
stationary corn-sheller fixed upon her deck, over
hatchway, which will be driven by steam from
the boiler of the boat. Acargo of corn in the cob
can thus be sheled in short time, and with
much saving OF time, as the boats are frequently
compelled to walt while The farmers beat out their
corn by other and slower means
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
BoOK-FARMING-A FACT.

al want to know if you believe in this book.
farming," said neighbor, as he walked into tbs
room. where sat reading the Cativaior
ABE sure do" was the reply.
swell, don't; never took an agricultural pa
per in my life. There is d. S., of W., who
came into this country, fifteen years ago, and had
to buy fifty acres of land on credit. He has
cleared that up and added from time to time, till
he now owns two hundred acres, has good build.
| iDgs, and considerable money at interest. He al.
ways has good crops. He has averaged ftperfv-
fire bushels of wheat to the acre for several wears:
il is the same with all his other crops while
his neghbor +. w. has not raised more than sep-
en- bushels of wheat TO the acre, and some of his
other crops ho never pretends to harvest. Now,
would give moro for the experience If b. s.
than Tor all tho book-farmiDg and farming by rule
In the world.''
VERY well, sir, now let me have word
This experience of b. S. of which you speak,
q: o the method he adopts TO raise twenty 1--we
where his neghbor raises seven bushels of wheat,
ana o'hel crops IN Proportion,) if written out and
published, would be the very essence of book-far-
ming: which you so much despise, and might
'eneiIt others as well as you. And then, second.
y, know Tins Is. ). also, and it gives me pleas
ire 70 INFORM you that he is regular subscriber
o. and constant reader Of Mree agricultural papers
ne 'Cuitiya'or,' the New tennessee Farmer
ND the Western Farmer while this same n.
". will not have an agricultural paper in bis
ouse' partly because he does not s6eLeee in book-
trm'hg aud partly because ho ca,,,,vt afford TO
NE such pcpcr.'
Here the man suddenly remembered his Grand.
''iei. wes 20 borrow an improved harrow, "a pian
"'n.S had found IN my paper, and which he
IAN mne," (his}--so the subject was dronnsd
intend to speak TO him again ere lonp-TCnL
raiOr.
ONO, October 1914
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
Tue UNICORN DlsCOyERED

a recent number of the "Journa Asiatiouen
published IN Pars) states that Nj. PresneI, the
profound Ofientalist, now French Consul a; led.
da, in Arabia, has published notice of the eI
sience of the real unicorn in the wilds Of Hadra
man' Ihis strange beast has single horn at
tachea 10 lis mead by JOINT through which it
can elevate or depress its horn at pleasure :. re.
markabIy confirming Psalms %, 10, where il
speaks OF the thorn being eaaHed like the horn
OF the unicorn" This will throw great LIGHT on
other passages of scripture, which Ignorance of
Arabia prevented our comprehending.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
Terms Of the Spectator.

, W-EHE SPscrAroR as published once a week by
knsroN HARrER, at Two Dollars year if paid in adj
yond the expiration ofthe year No subscription will
discontinued but at Inception ofthe editor untilal
Arresrsyes are paid
49,, communications to the editor by mail must be
postpaid, or they will not be attended to.
Advcrtscmcnts Of Thirteen lines (orless,) insert
three times for dollar, and twenty for
subsequent continuance. Larger in
the same proportion. liberal discount made to adycr-
tscrs BY the year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
p OLE IN Ia ~ o
PARTING OF THE WIDOWS SON.

BY MRS. L. ~. sIGOURNEY.
Yon slender boy his bark hath launched
On lifc's dcccitful tide:
His balmy years of childhood DER,
He goes without a guide,
Amid the stir and strife of men
His devious course to run,
The tcmpter and The snare to bidc-
Gcd bless the widows son.
He turneth from the pleasant door,
And from the garden far,
Where with his little spade he wrought
Beneath mothers care
lie bears his heed H. manhood high,
Yet tears their course will run,
When on his straagcr-bed he rests
God bless the widows SON.
Yc say he gocth forth alone
To dare the eventual field
No no! spell is round him thrown,
More firm than diamond shield
mournful mothers fcrvcnt praycrI
So till his life is done,
Till time, and toll, and change are Ger
God bless the widows son.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
y FRESH SUPPLY OF
NlAW q CHEAP GOODS,
FRANKLIN r. eErGER

III AS just received his supply of Fall and Win
ter Goods, which he offers for sale on the
most reasonable terms. His stock consists in
part of new style Cashmere de Coss, De Ambro-
STA, plain and figured Alpacas, and large assort-
ment of Calicoes. Shawls, Ladies' Dress Hdkfs.,
and variety Of Fancy Goods. He has also the
very finest article of Cassimeres, Cassneits, blue
and black Cloths, and number of Sack and
Over Goats.
He has large stock of GROCERIES, which
he can sell very cheap.
To the public he would only say call and exa.
! mine, being satisfied that his prices will ensure
sale.
Extract Logwood, Nader, Cinnamon, Rosip.
Putty, Glass SxlO and lGxl2, SaIaratus. MT
megs, Pepper, Allspice, 1000 lbs. Nails, 1000
lbs. Coffee, for sale low.
~" Corn, Oats. Rye, Tallow, Beeswax, Gin
sing, and every other article taken in exchange.
Oct. "a, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27

BEAUTIFUL ANEcDoTE.--A happier illustration
OF the wonderful character of the Bible, and the
iaeiiiiy with WHICH even a child NAV answer. bv
~, The greatest Ut questions, and solve the sub
FINEST OF mysteries, was perhaps never given.
than at an examination Of deaf and dumb insti.
tuition, some years ago in London
the world?"
He took The chalk, and wrote underneath the
question,
sin tie beginning God created the heavens and
the earth"
The clergyman then inquired in a similar man.
ner, "Why did Jesus Christ come into the world rs
smile oil delight and gratitude rested on the
counlenance OF the little fellow as he wrote,
This is faithful saying and worthy of all
acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the
world TO save sinners"
"A thIId was proposed, evidently adapted to call
his most powerful feelings into exercise.
"Why were you born deaf and dumb, when
can hear and speak :"
Never, said an eyewitness, "shall forge,
the look o! resignation which sat Upon his coTn.
tenance as he took the chalk and wrote,
Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy
sight" '"'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
no EXTRACT CHEAT FROM WErA~

MGssRs EDiToRs:-As much difficulty ix fro.
quenliy experienced in cleaning wheat from rhea,
l offer the following plan-Instead of having A
riddle, as ordinarily used, in the fan, place a
board in the riddles place, it may be an inch or
TWO narrower than the riddle in width. Bv tb;s
means, the cheat is carried nearly off the screen
board and with the aid of strong wind, is driven
pretty eflectually out a, the second run Of the
grain. ~ " 'o
The present year l undertook 10 c,ca; so,n,
Mediterranean wheat, which had a nreuv Iar,r.
share of cheat in it. BY the aid Of The ahoss
plan, at the second run, it was pronounced hv an
old and experienced farmer to be clean enonah'
believe might have run it five or six times iha
ordinary way, without having il as clean. Tins
saved much labor, as well as some time thouoh
II must be let through slowly and regularly, 10
prevent the falling sheet of wheat from obsiruct.
ing The passage of the cheat while blowing ou.
and falling through the fan seive. This accom-.
piish by resting the half bushel on NV shoulder.
and letting the grain fall gradually into the fan
hopper, which was aided by the jar of the fan in
motion. The last precaution may no, be noces.
sary, where hoppers are new and properly con.
structed; but ours was old and worn loose al the
connecting points.
JOHN NJ. HARLAN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
MORMON AFFAIRS

The Legislature (both branches) of Illinois.
nave almost unanimously and Internationally re-.
pealed the Mormon charters. What effect this
VIII have upon the Mormons, sine alone will tell.
IL may break them up and drive large portion
into Iowa, where there is now a small Mormon
settlement
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27

" very destructive fire occurred at We.
tumpka, (Aabama,) on the 29th of January.
winch laid In ruins two@thrds of tho business
part OF the town. About fifty houses were con.
sumed. The loss is estimated at between two
and three hundred thousand dollars
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27

NIAGARA FALLs.-A correspondent of the Gin,
c'nna'' Gazette furnishes the following anecd otto
which occurred in Naples
''Vesuvius had been belching forth its 6ams
and smoking all day, making the mountain trcme
bic under the fierce blows of its terrific enuine.
and as night approached began TO light IN the
heavens with its lurd glow, when Neapolitan,
accoslIng an American traveller, exclaimed
Wen have you any thing like that in America q
NO. rePIied the Yankee, but we have mill
dun Mat ,Couid put it out in fire ninuies.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
y r d S II S q p y l. Y .
DAHID "A. PITMaM

DAVID n. PIT.M.aN-,
HAS just received, Fresh Lemons, Fresh Figs,
II Fresh Prunes, Fresh Raisins, Fresh Al.
moBds, and full assortment of fresh Candy. AL.
so a new supply of FRESH GROCERIES, at
reduced prices.
Stanton, Feb. 6, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27

SYMPArHY-A good deacon making an
Official VISIT to dying neighbor, who was a
very churiish and universally unpopular man,
put the usual question,
are you willing TO go, my friend =
'Oh yes said the sick man, i am
well said the supplemented deacon, u
am glad you arc, for all The neighbors IRE
wifiing'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27

IJ~L1fe's great circumstances turn on its small
ones. Could we see into the causes Of all impor-
'ant events, we should often find that some small
and magnificent trihe has been, it were, their
origin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27

65~A learned doctor has given it as his opin.
ion that tight lacing is public benefit, as il kills
of the foolish girls and leaves the wiser ones for
women.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27

The sautary effects Of strict temperance
principles among sealaring men ere clearly
shown by some statements in the Sailors Mac
azlne. In 1912 no less than $50 vessels and 500
lives were lost at sea ; in 1913 the number lost
was 304 vessels and 612 lives.-Durino The
year 1914, as far as heard from, on|v 20S
vessels and l05 lives have been lost; twenty
vessels are yet missing. This exhibits terv
great decrease i'll the destruction of life and
property at sea, in favor of 1914, which is
unquestionably attributable, in part. 10 the
increased sobriety Of seamen Nearly all of
the POS vessels lost in 1914 were wrecked or
our own coast and of this number 36 were
English This may be accounted for, per-
haPs, by the well established fact that The use
OF ardent spirits prevails TO great extent ON
board OF the merchant vessels Of that M
.ilon.-- Bait american.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27

Mr.. Asa Whitney of New York, who has re-
Gently returned from China, has memo1ialzed
Congress on the subject of building rail road
from as near Lake Michigan as the public lands
uunapproprated will allow, through the Rocky
Mountains to the Oregon Territory, reaching The
Pacific Ocean. The expenses, including repairs
10 Keep 1t in operation for ssome years, he est-
mates al sixty five millions of dollars. He pro-
poses TO make it out of an appropriation of lands
from the public domain, of thirty miles in width
on each side Of the road, equal to about forty
thousand acres per mile. He not unreasonable
supposes that the existence Of the road will in
sure the sale of the land as fast as the road is
built, and DIS much of that in the mountains is
Vaiueiess, greater amounts required than would
make the road, if all were worth the Government
price OF dollar and a quarter per acre, The az.
guments advanced 10, Tie Undertaking fse ,ha. il
would give employment to all the idle ard surplus
population in our cities, and those cmigran,s now
coming from Europe. 1t would be the only
channel for commerce from the Western coast Of
Mexico, South America, the Sandwich Islands.
Japan, China, Manila, Australia, Java, Sinra-
pore, Calcutta, Bombay-not only ours but the
commerce of Europe. Mr.. Whitney proposes
that The road shall be free.--Lcicr from Uashing-
Ion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
* % ES EES IT. II. AE.V.yeEY.
ATTORNEY .8T Law

WILL practise in the Superior and Inferior
- Courts of Augusta, and the Superior Court
OF Nelson County. He will give prompt and
iaishiul attention to the collection of debts in
either of the above named counties. and will ex-
erl himself to bring all business entrusted TO his
management to speedy and successful termina-
Ton. He will also attend 10 the DRAWING Of
Deeds wills, and contracts Of all kinds.
>, His Office adjons that of his Father, VIM.
February 6, 1545-2m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27

The Ex-Governor Of Pennsylvania, on Friday,
was run against in a crowd, in Phlade phia, by
gentleman, who promptly said, 81 beg your
PARDON, slr' SIT cannot be granted, sir" quick
~ responded Mr.. Porter. 81 am no longer Gov
ernor. y ETehangep paper.
Capital hit!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27

AS an old woman was lately walking throuob
ono OF the streets Of Paris at midnight, patrol
called out, 'Who's there ~ .'lt is /, patrol I;
don't be- afraid"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
TIN, COPPER, AND SHEET-IRoN
MANWYAoT0&Yo
j a CO B N. r. HODES

u ESPECTFULLY returns his thanks to the
public for the patronage SO literally bestow-
ed upon him heretofore, and now that he has en-
larged his stock, asks continuance of their ia.
vOrs.
He has constantly on hand and for sale, all ar
ticles in his line, consisting of G O p z r
* e + r T. e s of all kinds and sizes, a
general assortment of TIN WARE of every de-
scription.
ALSO-
SAFES, SAFE TN, Of all patterns,
HaTHAWAY'S COOKING STOVES,
AIR TIGHT STOVES,
STOVE PIPE, sc. sc.
He will also do SCOUTING, GUTTERING,
and COVERING houses at the shortest notice.
He will do his work in workmanlike style,
, and as cheap as any other establishment in the
country.
~ Country Produce, old Copper and Pew
ter taken in exchange for all kinds of work.
Stanton, Jan. lG, lS45-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
"Bullock and Fresh Meat,
Butcher. Town is sure to beat. >,

4 know not who may be your opponent, but
ms VIII venture to predict, that if the ..embod
iinent' OF The Sweat-flOuse Democracy makes
ms ms annual appearance on the political turf, the
Butchers will show that they know how to take
his HYDE"
=, he question on being put by the Secretary,
Mr. Suet, was decided unanimously in favor of
me nomination of MIR. Bullock, who in a few
words, gracefully accepted the honor conferred
upon him, and adjourned the Club to the next
regular meeting.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
w AYCHES /! w AYCHES y

G. G.. T. u w rs,
&2 HAS just received supply
60 H of GOLD and SILVER
<[s% rs SMt WATCHES, Horizontal and
His\ sWyS9 Vertical, besides an assort-
w eIM ment of JEWEI.RY, consist
MN<<s q zyH4xax3 ing. in part, of the following
3sssSssszskss2<rs-~ articles
Gold and Silver Pencil. Cases Of all sizes,
Silver Spectacle Cases,
Silver Thimbles, steel tops, Tailors' do.
NSilver Whistles,
Gold and Silver Watch Keys,
Gold Breast Pins, Finger Rings,
Guard Chains, Fob do, Jet Necklaces,
Hair-pins, Clasps, Breast Pins,
jet Beads and Bugles, Silk Purses,
Pocket Books, Note Gases,
Embroidered Purses, Accordians,
Gilt Watches, Steel Chains and Keys,
Key Rings, Pocket and Pen Knives of various
patterns and sizes.
~ Watches repaired at Short notice and war
ranted to perform for IL months.
Stanton, Feb. 6, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-27
GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE.
The Electro Magnetic Licht.

Messrs. j. Milton Saunders and John Star
nave at last succeeded with their LIGHT. and
brilliant affair it is. The apparatus With wh;c;
their light is made is small, 10 allow of cas-,
transportation. But it may be increased 10 an in
eehn'te extent, and with its enlargement is IN,
increase oil The size of the light. Though but
the size OF pea, II is sufficient TO Iluminat,
quiie large room, and forbids the steady glance
OF the eye The blaze of candle twenty fee,
distant from the apparatus, and three feet from
me wall, casts upon the wall thick shadow
so much more brilliant is "lhe light, " thouob NOT
one-twentieih Of the size of the candies dam..
What will be the power of this liyht when in.
creased to the size OF gas-lighi We cannot
conceive.
AT distance the light'looks unlike other illu-
Notwithstanding out most beautiful ravs
which, finely coored, spread magni6cen.ly from
the bright centre. The inventors say thew can
make tho light If different cc,ors, and even al,er
na'eiy change from one color TO another. The
apparatus Tor producing this illumination DISPLAYS
great ingenuity, and IA thorough knowledge of
that portion OF science which relates to the prin.
ciples they have SO successfully applied
The apparatus will not cost IA very great A.
mount. 1t may be kept in one part Of the city,
and ihe light produced by connecting wires in
any other part. Or it may be slowed awav in
the cellar or garnet, as it is affected by damn
ness and wires be carried TO different rooms. 10
the street, or to the neighboring Streets What il
cannot do in the way Of Examinations, remains
yet to be discovered what il can do, we NAV
partially conceive.
The inventors started from Cincinnati on the
3lst ult., accompanied by Capt. l.. A. King of
Dayton, for England and France, with the inten-
ton ct procuring patents in those counties.
we are assured by those who are interested in
Knowing, that there is not the least doubt of their
most entire and triumphant success. And Tins
the new world (and Cincinnati) has the honor of
a discovery, for which the scientific men of the
Old have been working for century and a half.
The brillancy and cheapness of the ligh,
places it beyond the thought of competition; add
80 to which, It's most undoubted safety every
where and under all circumstances, it will i'm the
course of few months, render gas ian obsolete
dea. "-Cincinnai, Papers.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-03-03
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.


TN pursuance Of law, /, JoHN TYLER, President OF
i the United States of America, do hereby declare
and make known, that a PUBLIC SALE will be
held of the Land Office at NEWNANSVlLLE in
the TERRITORY OF FLORIDA, commencing on
Monday the sixteenth day of December next, for the
disposal of the appropriated vacant public lands
within the limits Of the townships hereinafter desig-
mated, to wit:
South of the Base line and East Of the meridian.
Townships twenty, twen,y-one and twenty-five, OF
range eighteen.
The two easternmost tiers of sections IN township
hfeen the two easternmos tiers of sections and
tons twenty two, twenty-seven and thirty-our, IN
township sixteen the half Of township seventeen
and the east half Of township eighteen, and the sec
tons tw enty lone, twentyeight and thirty-three, IN
the same township and all of townships nineteen and
twenty, except the two wesernmost tiers OF sections
in the former, of range nineteen.
Townships fourteen, fifteen and sixteen OF ranges
twenty, twenty zone and Twenty-Five
Townships fifteen and twenty, Of range twenty
three.
Lands appropriated by law for the use of schools
military other purposes, will be excluded from
sale.
The sale will be kept open for two weeks [unless
the lands sooner disposed Of and no longer and
no private entries of lands in the townships so offer
ed will he admitted until after the expiration OF the
two weeks.
Given under my hand at the City of Washington
this oath day of June, A. ID. 1874.
By the President:
Tho. Ii. BLAZE,
Commissioner ofHe General Land Office.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-03-03
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES

TN pursuance of law, i, JOHN TYLER, President OF
i the United States of America, do hereby declare
and make known that PUBLIC SALES will be
held at the aforementioned Land Offices in the
STATE OF LOUISIANA, at the periods herenaf'
ter designated, to wit:
At the Land Office at NATCHITOCHES, COM
mencing on Monday, the sixteenth day OF Decem-
Der next for the disposal of the inappropriate va
cant public lands, TO which no "private claims are
alleged under existing laws within the limits of the
aforementioned townships, viz:
North ofhe 3la Degree of Latitude and Vest ofhe Ne
rididn.
Township seven, ofIange five.
Fractional township eleven, on the south side oil
Red river, of range nine
Township twenty-three, Of range fourteen.
At the Land Office at OUACHlTA, commencing
on Monday the twenty-third day of December next
for the disposal of the unappropated vacant public
lands, to which no "private claims" are alleged, un.
der existing laws within the limits of the undermen-
toned townships viz
North ofte 3la Degree Of Latitude and East Of The Ne
Tidian.
Township fourteen, of range five.
Fractional township one, of range nine.
At the Land Office at OPELOUSAS commence
ing on Monday the thireth day Of December next fo
disposal of the unapproprated vscan, public lands tC
which no 'privste claims alleged, under existing
laws within the limits of the aforementioned town
ships and fractional townships, viz:
North ofihs 3la Degree Of Latitude, East Of The Mer
dion Line, and South Of Red Rirer.
Fractional township three, ofrsnge three.
| Township one and fractional township, three, o.
range four
Fractional township four ofranges Eve and six
South of, 3la Degree Of Latitud, and West ofths NJ,
| ridiarL
Townships seven and eight, sIcsP, section thirty
one in the latter, Of range elsven'