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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-01
GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma and Consumption

ruI OuuSHs, UUluS hSlUllid, anu UUllSullpllUU .
THE GREAT AND ONLY REMEDY for Colds,
l. Coughs Asthma, and CONSUMPTION is the HUN
GARIAN BALSAM OF LIFE discovered by the cele-
hraed DIR. Buchan, of London England and introduced
into the United States under the immediate superntend-
ance of the inventor
The extraordinary of this medicine, in the
cure of Pulmonary diseases, warrants the American
Agent i'll soliciting for treatment the WORST POS-
SlBLE CASES that can he found in the community
that seek relief in vain from any the common
remedies of the day, ond have been given up by
most distinguished Physicians rs CONFIRMED AND
INCURABLE. The Hungarian Basam has cured and
will cure the MOST DESPERATE OF CASES. 1t is
quaCk nostTum hut standard English medicine of
known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should he supplied
with BuChan'S Hungarian Balsam of Life only
counterfeit the consumptve tendencies of the climate
but TO be used preventive medicine in all of
Colds Coughs Splitting of Blood, Pain in the Side and
Chest, Irritation and Soreness of the Lungs Bronchitis
Difficulty of Breathing, Hectic Fever Night Swcats
Emaciation and General Debility, Asthma, Influenza,
Hopping Cough and Group
r Sold in large bottles 81 per bottle with full direc-
tions for the restoration of Health.
Pamphlets, containing mass of English and AmeTi-
certificates, and other evidence, showing the
equalled merits Of this Great English Remedy, may be
obtained of the Agents, gratuiiously.
DAVID +. BRADLEE, sole Agent for the United
States, tl9 Court street Boston.
r. w. DYOTT & SONS, General Wholesale Agents.
No. 1872 North Second street, Philadelphia.
SPECIAL DEPOT, at the Store of Alexander Du.
vail & Co., No. lI7 Main street, Richmond
Also, for sale by CHARLES II. HEINITSH,
Agent, Portsmouth, NJ. A. Santos, King &
Toy, b. Emerson, Robertson& Cornick, VIM.
II. Broughton, Norfolk, and by Druggistsgen
orally throughout the United States.
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ENANCY ARTICLES d PERFUMERY.
Il Ladies, ] would most respectfully call your at
tenton to my assortment OF FANCY ARTICLES
and PERFUMERY, which is perhaps the largest
and richest ever before offered for sale in this place
comprising almost every article both useful and
ornamental necessary for the Toilet, of which the
following ia part
Ladies' Capriocs, new and beautiful article,
Perfume Cushions, put up in splendid style
Cosmetic Cream, the best article ever offered for
chopped hands, &c. II possesses the most extraor-
binary healing qualities and is the best cosmetic
ever known for imparting delicate softncss to
the skin, aud preserving it from chopping
in use,
Rose Scented Toilet Powder, very superior,
Taylor's ChrYsalinc Soap,
together with the largest assortment of Colorne
Water, Florida Water, and Soaps of superior dual.
lty, of every description Of PEI imc Preston Salts
Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Hair Brushes Supe.
ror Tooth Powder, Beef Marrow Pomatum, Pa.
tey' Celebrated Cold Cream, &C.
o. Call in and examine for Yourselves
G. RI. HEINfTSH, Agent,
July High ST., 4th door from Middle
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WE ARE TURNING OUT The most val.
w liable collection of Books, Stationary, and
Fancy Articles ever exhibited here, viz:
School Books Of the most approved kind,
hnc assortment Of Writing Paper,
Ink Steel Pens, Quills, Waters &C,
Musical Instruments of various kinds very cheap,
handsome Walking Canes, Riding Whips, &c.
lot OF beautiful Cutlery, embracing some of
boogcrs superior Pocket Knives, and the greatest
variety oil fancy articles all at cheaper prices than
ever HODGES & co
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-10-29
NUMBER 40.

prove The Schools uuder their manedine suPevis-
ion bv ol n.izlg Inspectors Cnnve'':Inns IN the
several cou,Iles. They could thus adopt Course
of greater unfrfny an examining irachers III tho
! ,.y,rJ ow,.s I: and make their Official visits Ia
The Sco,ls more beneficial They conId also
more sucres,Iutiy co Operate with teachers u reii
derno lhri, county, AID tnwu associations useful;
and generally ihe; would enabled mofe eth.
cenIly 10 promote the objects for aiich the offlc0
was created.
q. Educational Conventions Wherever as.
socaiious alal he formed, aud whore, or teachers.
Inspectors or others, think there IS prospect M
a full meeting, ard will make the nt crssary ar.
engagements, give the propprr notice &c. leaving
the time 10 be determined by The Superintendent.
lie wi engaee To address such meetings. at least
S,ae ia every County; aud more. if deemed advi-
able, whenever he consistently do so.
Would it not be well Ia have the schonls as far
rs practicable, assemble on such occasions
With the necessary previous arrangements ON the
pau Of teachers. and inspectors, Tin ee, hre. or
eight hundred children. might be briefly examined.
and Interested, encouraged and permanently ben
rii'ed by appropriate remarks and addresses.
The Superintendent will. according To kis ability,
cheerfulIy perform any part that may be assigned
him. lie will address assemblies of children,
associations ot teachers or citizens generally. lie
hopes, however. that whenever such meetings
may be- called. other speakers will be PROVIDED.
Any tiers addressed Ia hum on this subject, Ia
season 10 reach this Office during the mouth OF
November. will receive a'teIton. He proposes
th* first Of December TO make ~ and publish tplan
of visitation 1 /, rhis mauner the lime of holding
meetings in the different counties may be known
from two to four weeks previously. ,..a.
5. To Citizens generally. is hoped citizens
generally will Interest themselves III carrying for-
ward this enterprise. It's one with which them
teres Ut every man aud every enid in the State 10
identified. With the hearty co-operatr,n of the
people, we hope to accomplish much; while with
on, IL. We frankly confess we can do nmhug.--
Buff few comparatively, enab' 10 obtain
Collegiate education. More eau, II is irue,a avail
themselves of academica instruction. but the grit
mass of The people-probably niueteen twentyeths
~ i'll never attend any olhel than. tie common
school. 1t thus becomes the People $ College.
the People then should rally aruund i. be- leal04s
oil IFS lc,e.t-. and labor ndnsriously to promote
them; nor regard the great work of common scho'l
improve ment complete until every child lnihe State
On arriving at the period Of his majority. 10 not an.
ly enabled TO read unde. sandIngIy. write legiby,
and compute accounts. but is also made acquain.
tied with the geoius of our government, aud under.
stands his duties and privileges as cit zen.,
sg,- <..l IRA MAYHEM.
Supt of Public Instruction..
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-10-29
Mrs. CAuDLE.

The Cricket playing at Brooklyn vas disturbed
byan nnexpected visitor, IN he person at the yer
liable AIRS. Caudle. The Brooklyn Star Club,
aud their r1als from Sheffield were playing mer.
y and happily. when. according to the Morning
News, the following scene occurred: gsf ts-,l-
sJust as The Sheffield party Were commencing
their sscand innings, fashionable dressed female,
e somewhat prepossessng appearance. was OBJ
served 10 enter The grounds. and, passing within,
the marking fl sgs. approached the batters. Play
was of course suspended, 10 allow the lady se
pass. This, however, she seemed hllle incliped
to do. for, addressing few words To a quiet, de-
mure looking gentleman, who was very compa-
Gently contemplating the various char ges Of the
match. she raised stout cotton umbrella, which
| she canred.cane fashion. and began pctng has
| NOS, numerically. The poor fellow lodged itin<
his way aud baed that, ana seemed very lutte
with this manifestation of affection from his low
ing spouse. for ii was other than his QUA wife
aud, We fully believe. the yeritable Mrs. eau
die herself. L lighter. shouts: yels. and noises
fall descriptions arose fsrom the multitude at this
1 uulque demonstration of corjugai as.honty and
cries of Kim CaudIe, rum Take away your
sticks old boyt' Cut. or you're dead man e aud
+ '(ao IL Mary! pay him of. we'll see far play.
resoupded ON all sides. Tucker aud faster came
The blaws, until the unfortunate husband, breath
less with dudging aud Tending, turned on his heel
aud made tracks for he fence. But her iadyship
was nnl To be b lk' d ia this manner Snatchipg
up piece of boulder large as her haAd would
grasp. she give chase, and it was lucky affair
for the fusve that she Gould deliver The stone
wi h such precision as she would bal against
her antagonists wicket. She caught him, however
| es be was mounting The upper rail, aud the part
,a2 salute she gave his back and shoulders, will
cause him, doubtless, to remember for some time
how hard blow may be struck with aasmbrella.
,...e fenee once between them. the Caudleized
victim seemed safe. and after. rubbing his shoul-
dsrs Car a ,,uioute or two he very cody crossed
his hands behiud HIM under his coat tail, and pro-
ceded To argsfy the case. What were the argu-
ments pro and con, we know not. The gentle.
man evidently wished permission to return 10 the
ground aud this she appeared resoulely TO refuse
/ often hrandishlng the fearful umbrella, aud hold
} ing il in ierrarem over his devoted head, Sever
z al aitenpls we're made by the players TO reconc'
the beigerentss and one, more adventurous thar
the rest. undertook 10 run Caudle off the coast
!. pie-'nai's Wagon. The pc dsales, howevei
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-10-29

of leisure bore her refusal with philosophy, aud
continued to 'drop in"
THE MAN OF LEISURE AND THE PALE BOY.
"You'll please not 10 forget 10 ask the place ior
me sir" said pale blue-eyed boy. as he brushed
the coat ofihe man ofieisure at ms lodgings.
"Ceriainly noi," said Mr.. Ink'in, Il shall De
going that way in a day or two.'' 4
.sDid YOU ask for the place for me. Yesterday y
said the pale boy. on the following day, with a
quivenng lip, as he performed the sane ,affice.
mo-" was the answer, IL was busy, bat will
to-day" ~
God help my poor mother" murmured the
boy, and gazed IistIessly on the cent AR. IEklin
laid in his hand.
The boy went home. He ran to the hungry
children with The loaf of bread he had earned by
brushing the gentleman Goals al the holel They
shouted with joy, and his mother he Id out her e.
mancipa,ed hand for portion while sickly smile
fitted across her face.
Smother, dear" said the boy, "Mr. InkIm thinks
he can get me place, ard shall have three
meals a day--only think, mother. three meals
and it won't take me three minutes to run hume
and share it with you"
The morning came, and the pale Buys voice
trembled with eageruess us he asked Mr.. Iuklin
if had applied for The place.
'Not yell" said the man of leisure, ''bu there is
time enough"
The cent that morning was wei with tears.--
Another morning arrived.
sit is very ihoughIess in the boy 10 be So late, %
said MIR. lnklin. '.Not soul To brush my coat. F"
, The child came at leuglh, his face swollen
with weeping.
Il an sorry to disappoiut you," said the man Of
leisure, ''but the place in Mr.. C--s staIe was
taken up yesterday"
The boy stopped brushing, and buSs' afresh
INTO tears. 81 don't care now" SAID he. snbbIg,
i've may as we'll starve. Mother 10 deaf"
The man of leisure was shocked, and he gave
the pt lie boy dollar! s..-...
THE MAN OF LEISURE ON A DEATH-BED-
Mr.. Inkiin was ia keni lie had said ufen
that he thought religion might be a good thing,
aud he meant 10 look into it. His minister has
tened to him and spake to him of eternal lrulhs.--
With parched lips he babe him come Tomorrow.
That hight the man Of leisure died.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-10-29
By. MISS. GILMAN.

eEH ,ts-lfE GILMAN. s.sf.L -es..-e
sss'a Mrs. Sheridan, happy wife and mother, 'hav-
81 inv concluded the hustle 81. housekeepers NOR
hing. assembled 10 her bedroom with the agree.
able cors seriousness OF neat parlor and pantry,
and commenced the important business Of cutting
a.ou, p zee of LINEN. The snouth surface ola
1l'wen made bed was appropriated TO this some
what intricate process, on. which humble as II
g .ems lhs happiness ut one's husband greatly de-
penis There is scarcely more fororn or pit
.iale object ia the universe, than man. who put
% sltv ON new shirt perceIves some radical defect
with the aw full consciousness that nlne nfteen or
seniy more cut uio the same pattern.. IL so
y happened that Mr.. Sheridan had detected, almost
with complacency, The lnciplent decay OF set OF
shirts that had kept his neck as a vice for year
ri and half and with miuy inj'lnctions TO his vile
20 be mercul, had purchased piece of new
30 linen. e-t' 81. ~ nrs4 - staja go 9is srt
80 Mrs. Sheridan begin her work with light
heart, and hunmins low tune, placed the varl-
Gus pieces on different, paris of the bed IN the most
ssystematic manner lit deghlfulto create snd
81 iahe humble evouions of the needle aud SCISSORS
have healed many wounded heart but 'wofR
~ for those we love. gives an added charm TO .nls
81 seemingly humble employment. mrs. ohef'oan
asweb, tripping lightly round the bed to the growing
ve11umuti of gJssets. wristbands, &C.. looking back
to her life of olacd duty. where even the clouds
e,othat had sometimes shaded her path were tlngeo
with the light of love and hoFe 9 A2s -
She had not advanced far in The progress OF mel
,al' work. when ring at the door-beil was heard
yasand a visitor announced. She smoothed dow,
the border Of her pretty morning cap, ana WIN
:, a sorrowiul parting glance at the bed, decenoee
80 TO the paIlor. :.
The visitor was Mr.. Inklin, broken merchan
who had contrived To save just enough Tor M
support without energy TO strike into new plans
ss,Ithoughit was his intention 10 enter upon some
occupation at future day. Mr.. Inkla had M
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-21
NEW FIR M.

FHNHE undersigned have this day formed CO.
~ partnership under the firm of Wood a. Dam
ner, and have leased for term of years the
Warehouse occupied by the old firm, also the ad J..
joining one lately occupied by Mr.. o. NJ. Brown.
they have connected the two and fitted them no
in manner which will enable them to do bus
ness with more satisfaction and greater facility,
and are now prepared to do general GROCE.
RY, PRODUCE and COMMISSION BUSI-
NESS. They respectfully solicit a continuance
OF the favors of the friends of the old concern.
also tender their services to the public in gene.
raj, promising that any business which may be
committed 10 their care, shall receive PROMPT at
tention, and every eilor, on their part made 10
give satisfaction. They have an agent in Balii
more who pays the freights on all Goods sen, TO
the Depot consigned to their care, therefore any
Goods sent from New York, Boston. Philadei-
Phla, or any other port, marked care of Accent of
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road COMPANY BaI,-
more, and our care Winchester, Va, will come
directly through without any delay, and all char
ges can be paid here or at their place Of destina-
ton.
A general assortment of Groceries, Iron. Steel.
Nails, Castings, Forks, Shovels, Paints Plaster
Salt, Coal, Lumber, Domestic Dry Goods. Roofs
Shoes and indeed almost every notion or article
which farmers and others may want, will be kent
on hand and sold at the lowest prices for CASH.
or in exchange for Flour, Wheat or other coun,
try produce. CHARLES L.. WOOD
nj. BANNER.
Winchester Depot, August 81, ISI5.-at
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-21
gEl2USlH SALE

ny virtue of a Trust Deed executed by Will
~ liam Smith, and recorded in the Clerks office
otthe County Court of Augusta, shall, for the
purposes in said deed mentioned, on the 3Oth day
OF August next, at the residence of said Smith
in the town of Staunton, offer for sale to the high
est bidder, for cash, the following property:
One I'hrssfang. Machine complete, one full set
of black miHf&ftopls, full set of patterns for
casting 8urnSA tLtkreshing machine, quantity
Of plank, Shop tools, benches and other fixtures,
one mahogany bureau, two feather beds, steads
and furniture, one twenty-four houE clock, two
walnut tables. one dozen chairs, sixty yards OF
cafpeting, and all the other household and kitch.
en- furniture belonging to said Smith, one corn
shelter, one lot of Iron, quantity of Steel, "a
horse shoes, and one axe. =
DAVID FULTZ, Trustee.
July 81, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-21
ONE HUNDRED ACRES
DWELLING HOUSE.

with four rooms, and necessary out-houses.
The second tract is partly cleared, and partly
in native forest of the best timber. The most of
the tract is rich, and much Of it is tobacco land of
the very best quality.
The third and last tract contains large pro-
portion OF low grounds of fine quality, and part
OF II is excellent meadow land.
This land is, taltogether, such as is rarely Of
fered for sale, combining many advantages not
enumerated, and is well worthy the attention of
purchasers. The two lower tracts lie contiguous
ly, and if purchased by one individual, would
make very fine estate of five hundred and Sc
venty acres.
The terms for the first two tracts mentioned
will be one-fourth cash, and the balance in three
equal payments credit OF one, two and
three days. =:
The terms for the last mentioned tract will be
one third cash, and the balance in two equal nav
ments, or credit of one and two years
In all cases, bonds with sufficient securitywill
be required for the creditpayrnents; and the title
to the property will be retained as additional Sc
curity, until the whole. of The purchase money be
paid. RYEAND RODES, Comm'r.
August Ia, lS45.LidS -,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-21
Virginia Female Institute,
STAUNTON. VIRGINIA.

-uZN- 1885,. -; al,
FENHlS Collegiate Female School is under the
III government and management Of the follow.
ing Board of Trustees - 90. q
Right Rev; WILLIAM MEADE, ID, President
Rev. IT, T. CAsTLEmAN, JOHN III. PEYToN, ALEX,
Fl. II. STUART, WILLIAM KINNEY, THoMAs ].
MicHIE, Dr. F. T. STRBLNG, RosT. S. BROOKE,
NICHOLAS G. KINNEY. Treasurer, john B..
BREcKlNRlDcE. Secretary, GEORGE EsKRipGE.
PRrNcrPAL, Rev. JAMES McELROY, A. NJ. 4,
Mr.. McELRoY is assisted by most select and
accomplished instructors. The young Ladies
will continue TO board in private families until
the spacious and elegant building designed for
the Institute will have been completed. The
session commences on the first Monday in Sep,
TENDER. To meet the wishes Of parents and guar
diaDs below tide-waier, the vacations will hereafr
ter take place in April and October. The most
respectable families Of the town are prepared 10
receive as boarders the members of the Institute
The course of studies is most extensive, minute,
and thorough. 800, ,..
Terms Board, fuel, candle.light, washing,
90 for ten months. English Department. $50.
Latin and Greek, $40. French, $50. Drawing
and Painting, $50. Music, with use oil Jnsrns
ment, $40. Paymen; every half session in ad
vance.
BY order Of the Board Of Trustees
GEORGE ESkRIDGE, Secretary.
July 81, iS45.-5w,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-21
aAuabie Land FOR Sale

| " obedience TO decree of the Circuit Snpe-
u rlor Court of Law and Chancery for Nelson
County, pronounced on the 2nd day of Nav 1915.
IN suit between iverson L. Twyman and Ben
jamin F. Rodes, ex'ors. of William Henry Rodes.
decd. plaintiffs, and James II. Rodes, and others
defendants, l, the undersigned, as commissioner
appointed by said decree, will on Wednesday the
10Th day OF next month, September, proceed to
sell on the premises, to the highest bidder, the
Tract of Land therein mentioned, as BELONGING
TO the estate of said William II. Rodes, decd,
lying in the said county of Nelson, in the NEIGH
borhood of Greenfield, and containing by estima-
ton about 1870 ACRES, of excellent quality ::
large portion of which is cleared. and in rood
order for farming, being mostly prime low grounds.
Said land is well tlmbered and well watered, and
situated in healthy neighborhood, with the adj
vantage OF good mountain range; which, with
its other advantages, render it a desirable resi-.
dence for small family.
The terms Of sale will be credit of one. two
and three years, (each payment to be one.tbird
of the purchase money! for which the purchaser
vii! 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 paidl
as ultimate security.
JOHN Il. SP1ECE, Comm'r.
Aug I, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-21
MOVEMENT OF TROOPS.

The Now Orleans Picayune of the LIST saws
that the I'd regiment of United States dragons,
under Col. Twiggs, took up the line of march
for Texas from Natchitoches on the 25,h ultimo.
The Chronicle says that they are to be stationed
at San Antonio de Bexar.
Companies c and of the Fourth Regiment
OF United States Infantry, reached st. Louis on
the 3Oth ultimo, and took passage down the Mis-
sisspp, destined for Texas. They are under
\ the command of Captains Graham and Mccall.
We learn that orders have also been forward
ed to various other military points, ordering the
troops there stationed to be held in readiness to
proceed to Texas.-BaH. Patriot.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-21
VIEW, BEST, CHEAPEST, AND MOST
SPEEDY ROUTE FROM
RICHMOND TO STaU.NTOy.

ekN and after the FIRST day Of May next, line
OF first rate four Horse Post Coaches,
(equaI to any in the State,) will commence run
ning from Scottsville through to Staunton in
connexion with the Packet Boats.
Leave Richmond Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, by Packet Boat al p. VI. arrive in
ScotisViIle next day a. NJ. at 10 o'clock. from
tnere by Stage. dine in Brooksvie and arrive in
Stanton by P.M.--27 hours through to Staun.
ton.
Fare S5.--Whole expense 10 the passenger
only IS so.
RETURNING.
Leave Staunton Monday, Wednesday and FRI
day at 10 A. NJ, arrive in Scottsvitte at p. NJ,
go on board Boat at half past s, and arrive in
Richmond next day at p. M.--27 hours through
This line connects with j. NJ. Boyd e. Co.'S
route to the Warm, Hot and White Sulphur
Springs, going and returning, and the Lexington
routereturning. II. EDMUND g. co.
Maya, 1914.