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DIR. WILLIAM G, BRUFFY,
SPRING SUPPLY.
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, DYE-sTUFFs Sc.

THE subscriber is receiving his Spring Supply of
4 DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, DYE
STUFFS, &c. from New York which he will contin.
to sell he has heretofore pledged himself to do as
low be bought in any other market, either by
Wholesale or Retail. His stock is very large and fresh
and of the best quality. JOHN b. HART.
Scottsvllc, April 2, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

Chicken talk OF new version Of cock a doodle
do.-Old Chanticleor awakcs in the morning. flaps
his wings and voclferates at the top of his voice
.'comen ruie h-e-rc' Immediatols from neigh
boring roost, another answers $50 lieu do he-r-e-
This is no sooner uttered than third responds at
considerable distdnce, "ald eoory tC-h-e-r-e'
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CooD JoKE.-A IIooscr saw man in Broad
way with an enormous motistache. and stared at
him fixedly, until the victim angJy asked
''What are you looking at ~
"There !" shouted the Hoosier al knew Won had
mouth, Let's drink or fight don't care which
myself" They drank
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.glESf RPcpif,c 4

DEADY MADE SUMMER COATS. Vests and pan
taloons-a general assortment always on hand an,
for sale by WHITE e. 20
July 9, 1876.
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he less notice we take of the untindness and
injuries that are done us, the more we consult the
quiet n our minds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

Here, you little rascal, walk tip and give an &c,
count of yourself-wlerc have YOU been ~
'After the girls, father!"
Did you ever know ME TO do so when was \
boy ~ was
mo sit--bttt riotfieT did ;,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

=. IEoNY.-,rho Washington correspondent Of the
New York Evening Post writes; az hear that no
opposition will be made By the British Minister to
our obtaining California, or doing any tli;re elsy
that otir Republican, moderation and scrupulous po-
Gtical couscicFicc will Permit tts TO do.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

SrMitE.--Did it ever occur to you that the
carly notes Of the birds may he like the prayers Of
cniIdren' an offering Of gratitude for protection du
ring the night?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

STRAWBERRY LEAvEs.--Three or four eaten
green are an immediate remedy for Dysentcrv,
Summer Complaint, &c Papers by publishing the
above will confer favor or the contniitnitv; and
save an immense amount of suffering and many val
liable livcs-B Baltimore Patriot
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

. y 'OPVHIdHCC Is TUI s"NI9I'CN'
Is not of earth nor heaven"

there is no spirit Of forgiveness where there
is hngIng ola backwardness to speak---a reluc-
lance to approach the penitcnt. II this is your
SPlrltItisa wrong one. Hearty forgiveness over
looks the past and receives the crring one to the
bosom with tears of gratitude.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
.BsySf Rpcpi9,pI.

A GREAT variety Of English and French Cloths and
IA Cassimercs, black and fancy coiors, and offered
very reduced prices A. S. KINNEY.
Stanton, April %, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
.IIIsf Received,

DAREGEs, Balzarncs and Lawns, Ct reduced prices,
I'D and for sale by WHITE & GO.
July 10, 1876.
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Just RpcPiVPH.

DIAM WHITE AND FANCY STRIPED SWISS
Il ROBES, just received and for sale by
A. S. KINNEY.
June IL, 1916.
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BUST Received.

LIVERY variety Of BOOT;S IND SHOES Of ali
II sizes and prices, for sale very low by
July is, 1916. WHITE & co.
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zen QUARTER and twelve quarter Brown and
Bleached Sheetings in store and for sale cheap by
July g. 1916. WHITE & Go.
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Just Received,

MATTRAssEs just 10 hand, ten superior and large
Ifl for sale by WHITE & CO..
July f6, 1916.
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sEeSSf Rpcpis,pH.

D1CKLING VINEGAR, Jamaica Molasscs, Mackcr
Il cl and Herring, in store and for sale nv
July 9, 1916 WIFE & co
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

10 what color does Hogging change boys
complexion 1t makes him yell-O.
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Just Received.

A FEW fine PANAMA HATS, just received and for
IA sale by A. S. KINNEY.
June IL, 1916.
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Hist RpccfDPd,

DEAvER, Russia. Molcskin, Panama and Palm
ID Leaf and Wool Hats great variety, at low prices,
for sale by WHITE co.
July O. 1916,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

"Pompey." said good patured gentleman ID
his colored man, 81 did not know till .todag tlfa
you had been winged last week" Didn't 1on,
Inassa 81 replied PomP} ''wfr5 kfoT't II 81 se
time oh ~
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FORGIVE HIM.

lie regrets the course he has pursued. Forgive
hum. Don't say ri will forgive, out not forget."-
1t implies bad state Of the heart 1t is not Chris
nan. If your friend is really sorry for the course
ne mas pursued, and endeavors to repair the injury
ne mas done You what more can you ASK?
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STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
~ KENTON HARPER.
TIE r. M S


TERMS
90 The "SPECTATOR'' is published once d
geek, az Itco Dollars year, II paid I'm ddrdnce, or
Ywo Dollars and FIFTY Cents detayed beyond Che er-
pirafion Of the gear No Subscription, ,ciH be dtscor
tn"ed, Dat at e option ofthe Editor until all arcar-
ages are paid.
o. al COMMUNICATIONS TO the Editor ty mail must
tePosf-paid, or they toN not be attended TO.
R9> ADVERTISEMENTS Of thirteen lines Cor
ss,) inserted three times for dollar, and t,cenfy-
fire cents for each subsequent continuance; Larger
advertisements in The proportion n hJcrdl dis
count made to advertisers by the year
Mr.. ". Il. PALMER, American Newspaper and Adj
vcrtsius in cities OF Baltimore Phladcl
New York. and Boston, has been appointed Agent for
receiving and forwarding subscriptions and advertise
cnts for this paper his Offices in those cities respec-
lively. viz:
BALrIMoeE, Southeast corner Of Baltimore and Cal
vert Streets. =,
PmILApELpurA, No. SO Pine Street.
New York, No. 30 Ann Street.
BosroN, No. Ia State Street.
In view Of frequent and necessary absence from
home during the summer. the Editor has engaged the
services Of his brother, Mr.. GEORGE HARPER an
assistant in the edorship of the Spectator All con-
hdentia communications w, the office WILL therefore,
at such times, be held with hm.Hc bcspcaks for his
assistant the kind consideration of his readers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

EcoNoMY.-During the battle of the 9th an
officer OF infantry, perccvng his men were firing
with great raPidty, but not with sufficient good
aim, as he thought, called out to them-'Be care
full and DO not waste your ammunition. Take
good aim and never miss your man. Remember,
have given receipt for every one of those car
trldges!. Pretty coon they charged into the chap
One of the men charged upon Mexican, and as
he ran Hind through with his bayonet, he 1oared
out-"CaPtain, look here have saved one car
trdUe ~
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.BsySg RPceiCPH.

PLEACHED and Brown Navy Drills, Alpaca Coating,
I'D and Tweed Cassimcres. A. S. KINNEY.
April 30, 1876
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

The Post Office Department has strictly enforced
Upon Postuasters the duty of ferretng out cases Of
writing on newspapers. The postage on news
paper with writing on it, is about forty ccnts-thc
fine s..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

"A Pretty HARD UT-EThe Rockville Journal
has the following:
owe see it stated in the papers all over the
country That thus Mexican war must ultimately sink
the locofoco party Well, it may ultimately do so.
but if the war be continued and our volunteers are
kept there until after the comiit elections, we will
be dcceuly used up. as it is stated, ard we believe
correctly, that three-Rurths OF the volunteers who
are now fighting their country battles, are Whias"
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N r. w G. 90 DIS
MANTUAMAKING.
MRS. Nj. c. HARRY.

OFFERS her services TO the Ladies OF Staunton and
" its vicinity, MANTUAMAKER, hoping they
will favor her with their patronage all work ntrscd
10 her will be done neat and fashionable
ncr, and as cheap can be done elsewhere.
o. Residence opposite Mr.. F. Mays Store.
Staunton, April 10, 1916.
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Just KPCPlUPH,

June IL, 1916.
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COOKING A DINNER.

A correspondent of one Of the Partisan Journals
relates an amusing scene, for the translation of
which we are indebted to the Boston Atlas.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
4 SECOND SUPPL Y .

HAS just received and for sale very cheap, a few
II patterns Of Ombre Berages, Black Bombaaines,
Black Silk Warp Alpacas, Black and White Cling
hams, Twisted Silk Mitts, Black Satin Vestings,
Fancy Cassimeres, and variety of other Goods.
Staunton, May %, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
FRANKLIN L. GEIGER,
"A r T o r NEY AT L A w :,

STAUNTON, VA.
WILL practise in the different Courts holden at
w Stanton.
@Y Office next door to the Bell Tavern and
nearly opposite the Court House.
July 2, lS46.--tf
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laws Of the land should be plain and
equal; and If he had time to think, he
would vote for such laws. 1t is the
masters object to connect himself with
powerful monopolies, TO be protected
by the governments special favor.--
Thus it is in every particular. These
two portions of the community, the one
very small and powerful; the other
very large and weak; have every rea-
son in the world 70 be opposed in ac-
ton as they are in interest. But the
large body do not see. They attempt
to struggle sometimes, but they accom-
plish nothing. And in the mean while,
they give their votes year after year, to
build up and protect this system which
grinds them into the dust.
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wards buried. Here they wanted to
burn him alive, and told him instantly
to prepare for death. Dry kindling
wood was collected, and fire ready to
set it in flames. The yell of the en-
ragged Indians re-echoed on the banks
Of the river, and like demons they COM
menced dancing around their victim.-
Death was before him in its most h de-
GUS form, and he saw himself lost be-
yond redemption. In vain he begged
for mercy, in vain he offered them eve
ry thing he had, if they would spare
his life. Deaf to all his entreaties, de-
termined to kill him, they told him he
must die. On the point of setting fire
to the fagots, large body of friendly
Indians unexpectedly made their ap-
pearance, rushing our of the woods,
and delivered him. Their leader was
negro, called Hercules, a slave of Mr..
Harris, who on the first alarm had run
to one Of the neighboring tribes of In
dians, and called for their aid to deliver
his master from his imminent peril.-
He was barely in time, few minutes
delay would have been fatal.
The presence ofmind, resolution and
despatch Of the negro, alone saved his
masters life. Harris appreciated the
important service his poor slave had
rendered him, and set him free at once.
The offspring of this black Hercules
yet reside in Harrisburg, in the enjoy
ment of the liberty so nobly won by
their ancestor, and in the midst of those
who reside on the spot where the in
cident occurred.
Wherever this story is told, let the
brave black man have his share of ad-
miration and praise.
Such wonderful delivery of course
made deep and lasting impression on
the mind of the individual who had
thus narrowly escaped a cruel death.
Pious gratitude filled.his heart. His
escape was evidently merciful inter-
ference of Divine Providence. Fully
convinced ofthis, Harris ordered that
he should be buried, after his death, be-
meath that mulberry tree, so as to keep
in the memory ofposte.ity, his wonder
ful escape. There he now rests-a
monument of domestic fidelity,--and
yet more, of the care of Him who alone
can kill or keep alive.-CisPs ADDER
tiSer.
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Escape Of John Harris from
being burnt by Indians.


To this day there is to be found on
the banks,of the Susquehanna river. in
the CITY of Harrisburg, the trunk of
mulberry tree, which had already been
nfull vigor when William Penn arrived
in Delaware. At the foot of this tree
there is a grave, enclosed by wooden
railing, in which lies buried JOHN HAR-
RIs, father to the founder Of Harrisburg,
tho present seat ofgovernmentin Penn
sylvania. A native Of Yorkshire, In
England, he came to this country soon
after Penn; was in poor circumstances;
and had been employed at the opening
of the streets of Philadelphia, in telling
trees and diging out roots and stumps.
industrious and enterprising as he was,
he soon got ahead in the world. With
the proceeds of bis industry he COM
menced trading with the Indians, and
moved by and by further towards the
west, where, on the left bank Of the
Susquehanna river, he built cabin, at
what is now Harrisburg, and there he
settled down. Here were his stores,
and from here he traded to advantage
with his red neighbors, who were in
great numbers on Paxton creek, and
had in this neighborhood several vii
lagos along the banks Of the Susque-
hanna. He was liked by most Of the
tribes, and received their poltry, furs,
and other articles Of traffic, for which
he exchanged brandy, powderand lead; /;
trade which soon became important
enough to enable him to buy all the
land round his dwelling, and to make
considerable improvements in farming.
; That splendid river, the Susquehanna,
nearly mile wide, flowed close by his
cabin, and along its steep banks moth
/. ing could be seen but one immense for
est, reaching to its very summit, OBJ
structing all other views around. In
the midst of this wilderness lived the
family Of Harris, and here wos born
Mr.. John Harris, who LAID out Harris
burg in 1895, and who was the first
white child born west Of the Connewa-
90 creek.
This was the state Of things when
one day some Of his Indian customers,
who had already drank more than
enough, came to Harris store and de-
manded rum. AS he refused it, they
seized him, dragged him away from his
dwelling. and tied him TO the same null
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From the Ohio Press.
The Truck System.
STEUBENvILLE, Aug. 4, 1876.

This town is one of the most pleas
antly situated on the Ohio river. The
greater part of its inhabitants, who
number at present some six or seven
thousand, are engaged directly or indi-
rectly, either in the navigation of the
river or in manufacturing. The town
has several large woolen factories, a
paper-mill, cotton factory, &c. There
are besides. many engaged in manu-
featuring woolen goods on asmall scale,
working only two or three hand-looms.
Eight Of the principal wooden manu-
facturers employ ninety or a hundred
men, about one hundred and fifty wo-
men and fifty children. These persons
work about twelve hours per day at
this season. They are paid at some Of
the factories and mills in current mon
ey, and in others they are paid Just as
little money as they can get along
with and live, and the rest OF their wa
ges in orders. Sometimes the employ
ers pay in jeans, and the workmen is
forced to barter these at the stores at
some forty per cent less than the price
at which he receives them from the
manufacturer. So common was this
at one time, that these jeans went by
the name of the Steubenuille Currency.
An Industrious, intelligent mechanic,
working for a factory and paid in jeans;
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SINGULAR CASE.-MTs II. Moouy, O
Winchester, relates the following story
connected with the Winchester coun.
ty Jail: About the middle of the last
century, a man who had the care ol
some horses in Winchester took one o
them, according TO the custom OF the
day, to water at the town pond. There
he met another man who had brought
some cows to water. A dispute en-
sued between them, and, in the heat ol
the excitement, the formerhad recourse
70 prong which he had brought with
him, and stabbed his antagonist in the
face, and killed him. For this offence
hc was committed, tried, found guilty
of wiliul murder, and sentenced to be
executed.
There might have been some lnitiga-
tory circum stances in the case which,
at this period, would probably reduce
the crime to manslaughter, and, even
in those days when the laws were prod
igal of life, obtain for him respite be-
yond the twenty-four hours allotted to
murderer. He was sent back to
prison, while it may be supposed, the
case was submitted to the twelve judges;
but days, months, and years rolled away
without his receiving pardon, reprieve
or order for execution. 1t was gener.
ally believed that no more would be
heard Of it. The governor, also, was
OF the same opinion, and as he had long
known the unhappy man, employed
him first to wait upon the debtors, then
to 90 on errands into the town, and at
length he gave him the charge OF his
horse.
The mans conduct was orderly; he
did not once attempt ia escape, and he
was every night locked in bis cell, like
any other prisoner. One day he was
sent with the Governors horse to Craw-
ley, a distance Of FIVE miles, and, upon
his return, was Immediately ordered in
prison, where his almost broken heart
ed master and keeper communicated to
him the fatal intelligence that the war
rant from the Office of the secretary
Of State had arrived, commanding his
immediate execution, which actually
took place on the following day. 1t
appears that after the sentence Of the
Judge had been confirmed, and the war
rant duly signed, il was misplaced with
other papers in the secretary Of states
Office, was only broughtio light in a
change Of the occupant, who. finding it
| filed up, at once forwarded il TO the
sheriff Of the county.--E English Paper.
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Vi Iduhs " cOliO VI bno AitiSi tiiCA
who were unable to leave their guns,
the beverage was carried by this 'smin-
istering angel" and, as may readily be
believed, no belle of Orleanssas much
as she might be admired and beloved,
ever met a more gracious reception
The fire Of the artillery was kept up
almost necessarily until dinner hour
a soldiers dinner hour is one o'clock
when the good and generous woman
again provided for those who were al
most utterly exhausted and worn out,a
delicious dish of bean soup--this bean
soup is declared by the Mexicans to be
the foundation of that invincible spirit
which they have seen so strikingly dis
played by the Yankee soldiers. This
she distributed again, without money
and without price. Thus did she con-
tinue to discharge her duties du-
ring the seven days that the enemy
kept up an incessant cannonade and
bombardment. She was ever to be
found al her post; her meals were al
ways ready at the hour, sand always
the best the market afforded" When
the dispatches were made up fal Gen.
Taylor on the evening of the 4th, a
number of officers and others had writ
ten to their friends at Point Isabel, and
among them The Great Western"
had found time to communicate with
her husband; and / have frequently
heard it said by those who saw her let
ter, for it was loudly called for and
made public, that her description, if
not the most accurate, was certainly
the most graphic which was given Of
the events Of the Sd and 4th Of May.
She expressed her full confidence in
the ability of the garrison to sustain
itself, and only regretted the absence
of her husband. To supply his place.
however, | am told that she applied,
early in the action, for musket and
ammunition, which she received and put
in secure place, expressing her de-
termination a to have full satisfaction
whenever the enemy should dare ap.
proach within range other piece. This
they never did, and ou: heroine must
rest contented with the reflection that
she nobly performed her own duty,and
will long be remembered by the besieg-
ed garrison of Fort Brown.
She is probably as celebrated for her
personal appearance as she is for her
deeds. With an erect and majestic
carriage, she glories IN her height--six
feet-which fully entities her to place
in the Grenadiers, any soldier of which
might well envy her athletic but grace
full form. But her reputation, the dear
est of all things to a woman, is what
she prides herself on. The tongue of
SANDER has never yet dared to attack
her well earned and well sustained
character. With virtue as basis, and
such heroic conduct to build with, she
never need fear the necessity of exer-
clsing her extraordinary physical abili.
ty in defence of that reputation. But
if attacked, the gallant defenders of
Fort Brown will, | doubt not, be found
pressing forward in her defence, and
woe be to the bastard who receives a
discharge Of artilleryfrom such gunners.