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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-11
SOUTHWESTERN ROAD CONVENTION.

This body assembled at Abingdon ON the 2s,h
ult. The Virginian of the 30th states, that,
though not as numerously attended as had been
anticipated, it was full one, and embodied much
talent. Judge VIM. d. Reese, of Tennessee,
was appointed President, Capt. J. p. Matthews,
of Wythe. and Gov. David Campbell, of WASH
ington, Vice Presidents; and A. b. Moore and
z. f. Trigg, Secretaries. Judge Reese express
ed some delicacy in accepting the position to
which he had been called, upon the ground that
1t was Virginia meeting, and that therefore it
did not appear proper to him that Tennosseean
should fill the chair. 1t being replied, however,
that this Convention was the joint enterprise of
Virginia and Tennessee, and that they had a
common interest in the objects Of its call, his
scruples Were oveIruled, and he assumed the du-
ties of the Office.
A committee appointed for the purpose had re-
ported series Of resolutions for the action OF the
Convention, the tenor of which is not stated in
the Abingdon papers, and which were under dis
cussion at our last dates from Abingdon.
Lynch6urg Virginian.
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AT special communication of Warrington
Smiih Lodge, No. az, convened at the Masonic
Hall In the town of Mt. Scion, on Friday, Sep
tember 9th, A. ID. 1915, A. l.. $685. the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, in the dispensation of an all-wse
providence, whose DEGREES it is not our province
10 question, 1t has fit TO hurl the shafts of
oeath In our midst, and one who but few dave
since was mlngling with us around our affairs. is
now separated from us, and is now numbered A.
lnong the dead, and whose death is another au-
thentlcatlon of the truth of the Apostles decIa-
ration, thai In the midst of life we are in death
ny the unexpected death of Brother joseph By
WATERS, we are called on to mourn as citizens
Tor one who has added to the reputation of q
worthy and upright man, the exalted character
OF true and faithful member of our time.hon-
ored institution, and as Masons we sorelv lament
Tor the loss of our worthy and respected brother.
and are therefore DESTROYS of testfying our HIGH
appreciation OF his many virtues, and of PAVING
tins last sad tribute of respect to his mortal
body.
Therefore, Resolved That to-day between the bonrs
OF and IL O'Clock, we will in Masonic character
attend the body of lamcned brother TO the Grave
and inter it with the usual honors e''
Resolved, That as badge Of mourning we will VICAR
Grape on the left arm for thirty days.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathizc with the ,oi.
dow and orphans Of deceased brother and tender
them heartfelt coincidence.
Resolved, That this preamble and resolutions bc
spread at length upon the minutes, and that comics be
presented to the widow and family of the deceased
and furnished to the editors of the Rockingham
Augusta Democrat and Stanton Spectator for p9blca
ton.
Extract from the nnutcs)
T.. X. HARRIS, Secretary Dro tom
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@G@ FALL T@ADNs
BOOKS, STATIONARY AND PIANO..FORTES.

MASH & WOODHOUSE are now receiving
~ their newly purchased stock of Books, Sta
tonary, Piano For.es, Fancy and Useful Articles,
Music. &c.
N. u w. feel assured that their goods have
been bought on the very best terms, and they
will certainly consider it to their interest to sell
on the same advantageous conditions. Their
stock will be found TO embrace every article usu-
ally required by The Country Merchant.
IN THE BOOK DEPARTMENT,
An extensive collection of tine various School
Books in use the leading Law, Medical, Theo-
logical and Miscellaneous Books, and the cheap
publications of the day Amanacs for 1916.
IN THE STATIONARY DEPARTMENT.,
1000 reams Writing, Letter and Wrapping Pa
per, Bonnet Boards, States, Slate Pencils,
Quilts, Steel Pens, sc.
IN THE MUSICAL DEPARTMENT.,
Flutes OF all kinds, Violins, Guitars, Flageo-
lets, Clarlonets, Accordeons, Flies, Drums. &c. !;
Violin, Guitar and Vio!ncello Strings, Violin
Bows, New and Standard Music for the Piano
Forte and Guitar, and the most extensive assert
ment OF Piano Fortes in the State of Virginia
warranted superior and sold upon trial.
Fancy and useful articles in the greatest vare-
ty. NASH g. WOODHOUSE,
Wholesale and retail dealers in Books, Station
airy, Piano Fores and Music, 1877 Main ST.,
Richmond, Va.
September III, 1915.
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TRUST SALE.

Try virtue of Deed Of Trust, bearing date the
22nd day of February, 1914, and of record
In the Clerks Office of Augusta County Court,
executed to me by Joseph RaDsbottom, 10 secure
the payment Of certain debt therein mentioned
shall on Saturday the llih day of October
next, at the residence of said Ransboilom, pro-
coed TO sell for cash to the highest bidder, the
following property, TO wit: One bay Horse a.
bout fifteen years old, grey Mare about seven
teen years old, yearling Calf, 9 head of Hogs,
6O bushels of Corn, 10 bushels of Wheat. IS
bushels of Oats, about two hundred pounds of
bacon, Bar-shear Plough and double trees, 2
Shovel Ploughs, Axes, and all his other Farm
ing Utensils, all his Household and Kitchen
Furniture af every description, together with the
wheat and Rye now growing on the farm, and 3
pair of gears for horses.
The title to the above is believed to be GOOD.
but acting as Trustee, shall only convey such
as is vested i'm me.
DAVID FULTZ, Trustee.
September IL. 1915.
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From the Philadelphia U. S. Gazette.
GRAPES AND THEIR Guilty. ALTON

There is every prospect of fine "uintage''
this year-we mean, of course, in the city. AL
most every body's grape vine hangs full of fine
lunches, now getting color for entire ripeness.
This being SO general, Qor almost every body
has grape vine, and every body ought TO have
one, at least) we need say nothing of grapes gen.
orally. But we went yesterday to look at some
grapes cultivated by DIR. J. II. Sharpless, in
Arch street. The vine had been conducted to
the roof of three story house and had there been
stretched along an arbor. The fine exposure to
the sun, and reflection trays from the roof, had
rlPened these grapes nearly month earlier than
usual. They are now rotting on the vine. This
Will show any house-keeper, whose premises
may be OF the smallest dimensions, that grape
vine may be made subseIvient to his comfort
But the great attraction of the vine of DR.. S.
resulted In an operation which he last year per-
formed upon it, called 'enarching'' The main
stalk OF hardy home grape was conducted to
tne caves OF the house, Here it was cut off, and
the end OF one branch was shaved dowp.-Tbe
Stalk OF another vine, black Hamburg for ex.
ample, was cut off, and shaved down, to CORES.
pond with the trimmed branch of the main stalk.
The raw side of the Hamburg vine was then
Placed In close contact with the raw edge of the
standing stalk, and both were tied tightly togetf-
er, and the edges carefully wrapped up-An-
other branch OF the main stalk was served the
same way, with wiite grape, and these unions
were happily productive of the finest issue.
w hlte, red, and black grapes, my be Seen grow
ing Oh the same vine, and the hardy character of
the main stalk insures the naturalized immigrant
against the severity of our winters.
In the case OF DR.. Sharpless's vine, as we now
recoilect the additions did prove to be of the
same Kind, the black and white grape, for which
they were purchased; but the success of the ope-
ration with other varieties of equal delicacy,
shows what may be done, and what ought to be
dome And when we drink glass of the pure
unalcoho iised juice Of these grapes we mean to
give the toast:
Inc union OF the vines for the sake of the grapes
the subject, we could make yery pretty lesson
upon the blessings of early unions, which might
not Do SO pleasing to some of our bachelor rea-
GERS as the grapes, the fruit of that union, were
ne
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A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

Alta regular meeting OF the Troop of Cavalry attach
ed 70 the sind Regiment " NJ l., held in Wayncsboro'
on Saturday the 9th inst the following resolutions
unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That sincerely lament the death of orr
fellow member GEORGE C.. HASGEk: Mt the fine of
his death Of most gallant officers Though vet
in his youth he had gained the respect and admiration
of all who knew him Active in business, honest in
purpose, and Of sound discriminating Judgment ne babe
fair TO become useful member of our community Ma
turay amiable in disposition, he true friend and
agreeable companion.
Resolved, That while our hearts feel most kccpIv
this first visit of death in midst we will ever re-
member the virtues while dcplore the loss Of our
departed friend, whose worth rendered him beloved
citizen and useful member of our corps.
Resolved, That we tender to his family and conncx-
ioas our warncst sympathy ia this their affecting
bereavement.
Resolved, That in testimony Of respect TO the memo
ry Of our deceased friend the usual badge of
mourning for the space Of thirty days.
Resolved That copy Of these proceedings be trans
mittcd to the family of the deceased and that the
Staunton Spectator and Augusta Democrat be requested
10 publish them.
A. G. ROBERTSON, President
WM PATBfcK, Secretary.
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How str1kiugly beautiful the works of the pract-

How stukngly beautiful are the works of the practi-
cal and deeply vcrsed Artist.
few days ago was invited by an admired friend to
accompany him to the studio of Mr.. FIrzwLsoN, por
trait painter, who is destined become at no distant
day, one among the first of that class of Artists On
entering the room turned my eyes inadvertently to the
lett. and, Tor moment, really thought that by
ally transferred from his wontcd place among men, {,
piece OF canvass. have seen many portraits, together
WIN those whom they were intended to represent but
luded TO.
All those in our midst who desire to have themselves
handed down to Postcrity as strkngy natural in the
delneaton of features and gene raj from the
waist up, as life itself, clearly persuaded will ne
yer have better opportunity of doing than is now
them IN the offer OF the services of Mr. Ftz
wilson In addition to his character as an artist. he
possesses all the attracves Of pleasant gentleman
AMATEUR
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VIRGINIA, 10 wit:

A 1 County Court of Augusta, continued and
~ held at the Courthouse of said County, on
Saturday the 3Oth day of August, 1876
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court
that Joseph Brown, executor of Martin SnIder,
Decd, has removed from this commonwealth, on
the motion of James b. Trimble, the security for
said Brown in bond executed in this Court, for
the due and faithful discharge of his duties as
executor as aforesaid 1t is ordered, that said
Joseph Brown do appear here on the Ist day of
the next September term, to shew cause if any
he can, why ne shall not give said Trimble good
counter security, or his power, as executor of
said Martin Sniter, decd, be revoked and an
nulled'; and publication Of a copy of this order
In the Staunton Spectator, Ga newspaper pub
lished in the town of Siaun;on,) until the LIST
day OF The September Court next shall be re-
garded as sufficient notice to said Brown.
Copy-Teste,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, elk.
September 4, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-11

10 Nelson Dunlap, James Dunlap, John G..
Dunlap, Robert Dmlap. Nm. Dunlap,
David Ogden and Loeisa his ,cife, James
Hurst and Nancy his icife, Thomas Erer
etand .Ndrgdrcthis acifc, John "A. Kendall
and Mary his rife, Elisabeth III. Dunlap
and Robert Dunlap:
Having obtained a commission 10 take the de-
positions Of John A. Kendall and others, witness
es Tor me in suit depending in the Circuit Su.
peIlor Court of Law and Chancery for the coun-
ty of Augusta, wherein you are defendants and
am plaintiff and you are rot residing within the
commonwealth, and having no attorney in fact
within the same to whom notice of the time and
place of taking the said dispositions can be given,
now publish for your information that the said
witnesses will be examined on the 18th and 10th
days of October, 1915, between the hours o. 6
O'Clock, A. Nj. and p. NJ. of each day, at the
Office OF William Creighton, in the town of Chi
llcothe, Ohio, and their dispositions will be then
and there taken in the suit aforesaid, for the pur
pose OF being read as evidence. If, however,
from any cause not foreseen, the taking of the
said dispositions shall not be commenced, or benp
commenced, should not be completed on the above
mentioned days, the taking of the same will be
adjourned from time to time until the said depo-
sltlons shall be completed. Given under NV
hand. HENRY REAR
September Ill, lS45.-5t
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MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.

MIR. JOSEPH BYwATERs, highly respectable
citizen OF this county, living near Bridgewater,
met an untimely death on Wednesday last He
was engaged with others in removing a machine
from under shed, when the building falling
down, crushed him to the earth-a piece of tim
Der striking him upon the forehead above the
temple. He was conveyed speechless to his own
house, in which condition he remained until the
next evening when he expired. Mr.. b. was near
90 years of age, and the intelligence of his death
caused much pain in this community, where he
was well known and greatly respected.
HdrrisOnburg Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-11

BEEF CATTLE.-The supply of Beevcs at market
on Monday was not so large that Of last week but it
is considered quite scasonable. There was fair de-
mand, and sales made an advance The offer
ngs at the Scales comprised 5l9 head of these So
driven to Philadelphia, 10 Annapolis 20 were left
over, and the balance amounting to 399 head, were
purchased by city butchers prices ranging from
Is si2,I5 per 100 lbs. on tho hoor equal to
81 l2 1925 net. During the week the arrivals were
about 80 head which, together with those left over on
Monday, have been sold prices corresponding with
the above rates Average rate of sales about S. Is ga
Bali. -dnerican, Sent g.
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The exports of Cotton Goods from New York
for August were l4l7 packages.

At the last session of the Pennsylvania Legis-
lature a law was passed with view to punish
the crime OF seduction. The first case under this
law was tried at Harrisburg few days since,
and resulted in the conviction of Mr.. Todd, for
the seduction of Miss Early. He was senten-
ced to one years imprisonment in the county pr.
son, IN solitary confinement, and to pay a fine of
one hundred dollars, and the costs of prosecution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-11
Baltimore Medical institute
FOR PRIVATE PUPILS.

rINO meet the demands for reform in private me-
dlcal instruction, the undersigned has, after
some years of labor and at great expense, eshb-
lished in the city of Baltimore an institution Pc
sen,ing many important advantages. The Object
is as far as possible to base all instruction on tho
sure foundation OF demonstration. brief state-\
ment will he given of the advantages offered TO
the Student The Institution, located i'm CEN
trail part of the city, comprehends an Anatomical
Museum, Lecture and Study Rooms, well stored
with illustrations Of the various branches of Me-
dicine.
Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology. Midwifery
and Surgery, will be illustrated by the remarka-
BILE models of Professor Auzouz, Doctor Hilbert
and Nj. Guy, of Paris. These models have re-
ceived the highest testimonials of the profession
In Europe and other countries. Preparations of
The real subject, most valuable plates and casts,
are also contained in the Museum for the use of
Students as also very full collection of instru-
ments and apparatus for performing all the ope-
rations of Surgery.
Chemistry, Materia Medica, Pharmacy and
Botany, will be illustrated by appropriate appa-
ratus, by superior collection OF specimens of
the Matera Medica, and by Herbaria, consisting
OF several thousand medicinal native and foreign
plants.
large and well selected library of between
two and three thousand volumes, is accessible to
the Student-to whom also lectures are delivered
through the greater part of the year.
The city OF Baltimore from its two Medical
Schools, its Hospitals, Infrmary, Aims House
and Dispensaries, affords great facilities for the
study of Medical and Surgical practice, and it is
celebrated for offering unrivalled advantages in
the study of Practical Anatomy. Its health, fine
society, and the moderate expenses of living, are
also claims 10 the attention of the STUDENT
And the Judiclous parent who considers the great
responsibility of the profession and the powerful
competition OF talent, will feel il conscientious
duty, to enable his son TO enjoy the important
advantages of the study of Medicine in a city,
The subscriber. from an experience of years in
practice. part OF the time as Professor, Hos
pital Physician and Surgeon, and having had
many public and private pupils, feels authorised
in offering the Student important advantages UNI
der his preceptorial care. limited number of
additional pupils only can be Observation-Disclosures
those desiring to become pupils, will make app
plica,lon during the months of September and
October. Any one wishing additional informa-
ton, can obtain il by addressing
JOHN r. w. DUNBAR, nj. D.,
Late Prof of Surgery, in the Washington
University of Baltimore.
Baltimore, August %, lS45.-tlstN.
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There is gentleman in this city who has taken
out patent for perifying dead bodies, or almost
any other substances of similar nature The
body, alter some preparation, is immersed in a
liquid that in the short space of fourteen days
will render il as solid as rock of marble The
cost is but trifing compared with the lasting be-
neht rendered to those who may wish to preserve
and look upon departed friends. He informs us
that bouquet of fresh flowers immersed in the
liquid, will, in few days, be as solid and dura-
BILE as though they were cut out of MARBLE
IfOy Budeef,
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EXHIBITION

WILL be exhibited in Staunton, on Thursday
and Friday, the lth and 10Th days of Sep
TENDER next, FOR TWO DAYS ONLY, a
grand exhibition of a ~ M Is, num-
Der Of which have never before been exhibited in
this part of the country, and compose some of the
most prominent specimens of Natural History.
Among great many never before exhibited here,
are
The Hippopotamus, or the Behemoth Of the An
clients, the only one ever exhibited in America,
The Papir, or ANITA, from the island Of Sumatra,
An Ocelon, from the shores Of Amazon,
The Vulture King, the handsomest and most in
teresting o. the Vuture family,
The Arabian Dromedary,
The Chetah. or African Hunting Leopard,
a large Buffalo, silver striped Hyena,
Boa Constructor,
Bears, Monkeys, Wolves, &c. of every descrip-
ton; also, the Anaconda, or Terrific Serpent
Of Java.
~ Admittance 25 cents children and ser.
wants half price. Hours Of exhibition from 10 5
in the afternoon.
August %, I6i5.
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O BI U AIRY.

DIED, on the 2lst of August, at his residence near
nashville, Tennessee, MIR. DAVID S. PECK formerly
oil Tins place, in the 43d year of his age.
DIED, at MIR. Pryde's in Buffalo Gap, on the 2nd in
slant alter severe illness, THOMAS b. infant son of
Mr: A. d. CHANDLER, of this place.
DIED, on the I'D instant, ELLEN, infant daughter of
Mr. James Orchard, of this place
DIED, on the Sth inst, ELIZA H., infant daughter of
VIM. Kyle, Esq, of this place.
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a DISGRACEFUJ, FIGHT

Last Sunday morning, at about IL o'clock, a
Garage drove down to the Battery and party of
SeVera, persons got out, and, going upon the
grounds, had regular bruising match, which
lasted some time. There were but two men en-
gagged In the fight, one of whom was considerably
injured but two or three hundred spectators pre-
sent. One Of the most active persons in arranp-
Ing this most disgTacefu exhibition and in su.
Perlntehding the whole affair was Rynders, AREA
oy notorious in almost every department of pos
soie ruffianlsm, and recently appointed to place
York paper.
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Growth OF WooD.--It has been ascertained
that wood increases in the following proportion
the first year l, the second as A, the third as
o, the fourth as Is, the fifth as 90, the sixth as
80. the seventh as 40, the eighth as 81, the ninth
as 20, and the tenth as 90.
From this it is concluded that wood oueh, not
to be cut till i, is in the tenth year of its grow
Blob. Phys. Econ.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-11

. One Of the provisi ons passed by the Conven-
ton prohibits the creation, renewal, or extension
OF any corporate body with banking or discount
ing powers. Another section prohibits the Leg
islature from contracting debts above $l00000,
except in case of war, or to repel invasion or in
surrection.
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Mr.. CLAY, it is said, in his late ,rip IN the
Ohio, on his way to the Virginia Springs, ira
yelled in the steamer Senate. AS no went ON
board of her, he loosely remarked that he had
hoped his public life was ended; but he perceiv.
ed that he must go into the Senate again.
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"a, "A Iet'er from West Point says that an order
was received there on Wednesday from Wash.
Ington' LOT the detail Of fifty aillerists from that
posi- 70 HI up some companies of artillery ordered
rom view fork harbor to Texas. The detach.
IRE ,hen' went down on Thursday morning under