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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
i A n ID For SALE.

'JE subscriber offers for sale alo,,t One TJnrad d
Fifty Acres Of Land, fifty OF which are cleared thc
balance IN timber This land lies about three miles
est OF Staunon, and adjoining the lands Of VIM En-
glcinan, George Paris, and Chcslcy Kinney Or This
lanu Is never failing SPRING though small and on A.
no.ner part OF the land more suitable for building il is
confidently believed well of water can he oh,oid
htccn or twenty feet digging. The exposure of tpe
and chiefly South and East and is susccptibc of be-
ing made pleasant place. For terms apply 10 thc sui,
scribcr the land HENRY 1iAp,rAfsN
April 30 lSf6. -''i''
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PIANO-FORTES.

M beg to invite the attention of those in want of
w superior PIANO FORTE, at a moderate price,
to examine those manufactured by the celebrated ma
nuiacturer III. WORCESTER of New York, for the sale
OF which we are the exclusive agents for this city -
ror araoty, s,ceetness OF tome dec0cy Of touch, and
e',s'"' workinuhShiP uhcy stand unrlValied-
we are authorized to offer them nj great reduction
from prices that Pianos have usually brought in this
market; and pledge ourselves in all TO refund
The money should the instrument prove guarran-
tced and warranted. =
They in Mahogany and Rosewood cases, from sig
hand.
Pianos sold to the country are put in perfect order
and carefully packed in their original cases (without
charge) under the superysioo Of our tuner.
%
Richmond, Val,
Dealers in Books, Stationery and Piano Fortcs,
Richmond, August 20, IS46.-5t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

1S46- ''''
Felix Roberts, plaintiff.
AGAINST
William H. Smith and Jane his wife Cheslev Kin
ney, Ex'or. of Philip p. Pittman, deed. and
others, heirs of p. p. Pittman, decd.
Defendants.
sit is therefore adudeed, ordered and decreod
that unless the defendants William II. Smith and
wife, shall within sixty days from the date of This
decree. pay TO the plaintiff the said sum of sO6 70
with interest on $72 81 part thereof from the I7tb
day OF June, 1915 till paid and his costs expended
In this suit, and also to the defendant Chesley Kin
ney the sum of $72 76s, with interest on Sos 71s
part thereof from the 18th day of June. 1915. iii
paid, Moses III. McCue, who is hereby appointed a
commissioner for that purpose, after having piyen
at least twenty days notice of the time and place
OF sale in some public newspaper published in the
Town OF Siaunton, proceed, in front of the Post or
nee IN said town OF Staunton to sell so much of the
real estate Of Philip p Pitman, deed in the town
OF Staunon, as may be necessary to pay off the
debt, interest and costs aforesaid to the plaintiff
and the debt and interest aforesaid to the defendant
Kinney and costs of sale, in the following terms. to
wlt:-One-third of the purchase money to be paid
In cash and the balance in six and twelve months
bonds with good security to be taken for the defer
red instruments; and TO make report to this Court of
his proceedings together with The receipt and bonds
to be taken by virtue of this decree"
An extract from the decree.)
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

siothiully folding our hands with sluggish Incidence
while other communities, far less capable of such
an effort, are rapidly outstripping U.S.
Is. M. SMITH, President
OMe Education association Of .4ugr.sta county,
MIR. EDITOR II am directed by the Presbytery
OF Lexington to request the publication in your
paper oil the following Tabular abstract Of my Sc
MIANNUAL REPORT.
Yours, sc. b. NJ SMITH
Treasurer Lexington Presbytery.
Contributions of Churches in Lexington Presby-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
Just Received.

A SUPPLY of Rhinebord,'s Patent C,I,ss p,I Zone.
~ also, supply Of Hollis Patent, aud very GOOD
article OF Common Truss. All persons who NAV be
under the necessity of using the Truss will do veil M
calling and examining for themselves. at y
- &c a.. 4. ID. WREN'S
9Wuf'V", wy 10, l94o, Drug Store.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

10 be continued from day to day until all is sold am
anxious to relieve myself from debt and therefore in
vitc all my creditors since 1873 to attend and tbn
purchases shall be considered as payments na5 nnn
their claims respectively. N u IONCt ~"
Staunton, Sept. 3, lS46.
N. B.--That may be enabled TO affect nv purposc
Indicated above respectfully, but edrnestfy and mr.
gently all those indebted TO me to give me their
aid by the payment Of what they may owe me-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
DWELLING HOUSE.

and other necessary out houses, lies well. is well
watered, and is altogether very desirable Farm.
ms
One fourth of the purchase money in hand, the
balance in one, two, and three years, the purchaser
executing bonds with good security and the title
retained until the purchase money shall be paid
Possession given this fall in time to put in fall
crop WIN. ~ HANGER. Com'r.
September 3, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

Also, since the report was made, have received
tor chh. extension, from two ladies in Hebron
$3.50.
91~ Lexington papers will please copy
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF A VALUABLE
l. ! u u Z ID 9 A r NJ

n obedience TO decree of the County Court of
Augusta County, pronounced on the 25th day
oil August 1916, in a cause therein depending in
which, -- Hanger, Guardian for the infant
heirs of Jacob Shelly is Plaintiff, and Eli Shelly
and others were Defendants, shall as commission
eT OF SAID Court proceed to sell on the premises to
.ie highest bidder, on Saturday the 3rd day of DC
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
00ZGMIssI0NlsIaso sAI1Iso

0OzlEMIISSIONlaI&S9 SAMIAo
n obedience TO a supplemental decree of the Cir
- cut Superior Court of Law and Chancerv for
Augusta County, holden at the Courthouse in
Staunton, pronounced on Wednesday. June 9th,
1916, in the case of John Boggs, surviving Execu-
tor OF Aaron kec, decd, plaintiff against William
McClung, William Mccoy and Others, defendants,
we, or either of us, will, as Commissioners special
ly appointed for that purpose, in Joint and several
association. proceed to SELL public auction to the
highest bidder, in the town of Franklin. Pendeton
county, on Friday the 2nd day of October next.
that being the first day of the Superior Court hold
EN- Tor said county. the real estate which has been
assigned to Catharine Kee, widow of the said
Aaron Kee, decd, for her dover, consisting of the
Mansion EsOWsc and Lot
In which the said Catharine Kee now resides. on
the Main Street. opposite johnson & Dice's Hotel.
The honse is spacious and favorably situated for
Puoilc DuslnesS.-lt is the same in which the late
Aaron Zee resided and kept store for many years.
Also; lot or part of lot adjoining the above de-
slgnated by report Of Commissioners Hopkins. Nc
10Y, and SkidInore, who assigned her dover, as
NO <, In which Jacob Woolwine then resided.
ne sale will commence at | / o'clock ON the
premises. One-fonrth of the purchase money will
DC required Iii hand. the residue i'm three equal paw
inents OF IL, lS and "a months, from the day of
sale the purchaser to execute bonds with approved
security for the deferred payments. and the title
withheld till payment be made of the purchase
money. Possession given in sixty days from the
day Of sale.
GEO. w. AMISS,
JAMES POINTS, comm rs
Pendieton county; Sept. 3, lS46-tds.
10 The tlarrisonburg Republican will insert the
above till day of sale and forward account tn tbe
Office ~ '''''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
FER ACT OF LAND

formerly possessed by said Jacob Shelly, lying on
the Augusta Springs Road, in said county of Au-
glsta, adjoining the lands of John Ruebush Dan
lei Shelly, Jr. and others, and containing about
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUR
ACRES. Said land is toerably well improved,
with comfortable
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
sToCK OF GOODS,

or Monday the 18th of this month (Scptembcr,)
- VIII oer at public auction at my Store iu Staun
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
00MAI1SST0Nlsla9S SALE
q f PROPE RTY
IN STAUNToN.

ViR1lNlA.-At Circuit Superior Court of
Law and Chancery held for Augusta County,
lS46- ''
rehA ROBERTS, Plaintiff,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
Mansion House and Lot
GEO: w. AMISS, ,
JAMES POINTS, comm rs

Pendleton county; Sept. 3, lS46-tds.
&C. The tarrisonburg Republican will insert the
above till day of sale and forward account TO thi,
office. ~
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20
Periodicals..

We have had on our table several days. the May No
Of The American REIE~, Wing Journsl published in
New York" This able Review opens with an article en-
uded Political Corruption the OF which furnish
by Mackenze's book the publication which severe
ly condemned The book. however 1t says bids fair TO
become political classic, oGtive The odor of irs
baptism" An able article the Independent Trea-
sury" is the only other political paper in this number
The other articles The Genius of Thomas Hood -
Three Chapters the History Of Poand;" Education
OF The Deaf and D"m5 =; Napoleon and MS Marshas -
Monthly Commercial Review; Literary Notices &c.
&c. We commend this work the patronage OF the CON-
munity.
The " DENOcSATIc RETEw" for May is also before
1t opens with defence Of the " Independent Trea
sury" in an ingenious article, which may hereafter
notice more particularly. Then follows a paper on the
Administration OF Indian Affairs :" Cromwell and his
Tines ;" " The Old English Pulpit, No. = The Favor
lite :; Papers Of old Darmeor Prisoner" sketch of
Rosas the President of the Argentine Republic - va
liable article China and its Prospective Trade -
Monthly Ummercisl Article &c.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20
An: from mine Hostess OF the POwha-


STaU5errie' Smohsre9 in Cream !-TsHt that d,h for
EdfOts3
How natural it was for Of W. in the Editorial Cot,
1ge, to smile sud look pleased each oiher saw the
messenger from the Powhatau House, enter with we'll.
filled paifer, yesterday morning. And will not our
worthy readers ogreo with u.s. that had reason TO be in
good humOr wih ourselves and all the world just think
Of the feast had spread before Vs. when the
cloth asremoycd afo reached ssnr,um-from the
Powhl'an House.
There strawberries, Cake and Cream enough 10
make Us believe sgan seated IN our accustomed
seat the table OF the Powhuiun whore Host and Ito
os are ever ready 10 minister to the comfort Of guests
Is H 10 be wondered a. then, that wih SUCH asst be-
fore US, should think Of singing fayonte little song IN
which "Srawbeues smoihsfed IN cream" GRO spoken OIL
II every remembered the editorial corps as some Of
friends have Of late, given reason to believe thoy
had. It might be truly sold
Whit lucky fellows the Editors are
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20
Public Convenience

Adams Co.'S ETpress-NeedS Branch IN Richmond
Toe gery great facility with which all kinds OF light
packages are now conveyed from one end Of Union
the other, a Of great Plbi.c co.yenence Re-
oeiving small package, by Of Adams & Co.'S E1-
press, from New York, has reminded that we have
heretofore done justice to the enterprsing persons
engaged IN trInspJrng such things ell paris Of the
Union, indeed, do feel though VIC had done
dug the public, in negscng thus long, call their
the fact o. ~ Express Agency being IN this
city Mr. Needs, whose connection With Messrs Adams
81 Co, in The Northern cites enables him to transport
without delay, has ais Depot the building with Paro's
Exchange Office. on VI ain Street
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20
EriPmdsIIin,. Tnnn.

There nothing in thus vide worJ the voice Of spirit
tGray
How light word friendships tones can make the feel
ings flow;
How light act, when understood make the bosom
glow.
word breath smile full Of graceful guile;
And 10 parado uniods and summer sunbearns smile
The graceful laugh that iosms along the brookers syey
way
the gorgeous blush that dwcs around soft fashions bright
array;
these in soft Rnneng eyes. and round queony FORM
And still they had magic like that murmur true and
warm.
! saw SMILE o swoetly meath the melancholy moon
saw her in spondor through the golden hours VI
nOonj
Her coral lips and wohnz eyes their Establishments unfold;
And yet these woke feelings like that word In friendship
told.
Her sunny brow and lovely grace might make poet Dire am
And give the Of bis sou high and oftior Renm
needed not those gifted charms, but OH felt the gems
OF kindly words crop from her heart like blossoms from
their stems.
That tone IS ike the evening dew that falls from star to
Gpwori
From heart to heart wildly steals, eonseorates the
hour.
IT'S like the song Of dreaming BIRDS that wake amid their
10y,
And marvel at the gush Of song and sweety sing away
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20

We have been grluhed 70 with what interest slrln
gers. visiting the "Od Dominion" have sought after the
highly interesting work known "Howes History Of Viz
ginia." Since pubssnon about months ago, large
number OF copies have been sod and ell paris Of the
Union. Indeed tits not be wondered ahat such work
rePets with interesting incidents and illustrations Of
Virginia snluy-should be sought for by those who have
heard Of the good Oh Commonw cath. After wha
has been said by the pres or Gate IN regard
the attractive features Of Howes History, unneces.
sary Tor to repeat what have sad is favor
Our object, therefore, simply remind those who have
slready had the work where II can be hid
Mr.. ID. {. King Of this city 10 the authorized agent 70,
the sale Of the book.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20
Whit lucky fellows the Editor. are. '
TIE Richmond yolnNreEns- rrwArns nr q

The gallant corps u volunteers Of this city, now nun.
berng upwards Of hundred strong were carried through
their exercises yesterday evening by Capt Dmmock Of the
State Quad large number Of citizens were at tho Ar.
ory to witness the drill, and s present we're struck with
the aptitude Of the gallant young sodiors magy d who
for the short time they had been Drilled performed their
paris with cfed, themselves and promised honor TO their
country. We hsd no idea they numbered strong, until
entered the Annoy Yard snJ discovered what fos-
midabo limo these young soldiers presented We counted
serfnty sigit in the line who dnl, and under
stood that the number aoady enrolled to upward.
II hundred men. still larger number are expect
ed to enroll their prepare for service and await tho
orders Of President Polk.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20

u The Committee appointed consider the subject Of
slavery by the Msfkodf ProfestaHt GsAeral Conference,
in in Cincinnati has reported as was antei
psed preamble and resolutions going full length of the
Abolition doctrine. The subject mas thus far treated
with great eoOlness and discretion by the Southern dele
gates, who doubtless determined to take the stand
which becomes them and the people they represent should
the action OF the Conference be incompatible with the
rights aud feelings OF the shareholders. The report of the
committee was laid The table, and its consideration had
not been resumed latest dates from Cincinnati
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20

teSAscsn

.
The caames which the Wings predicted would te,ul,
from the annexation OF Texas, upon War in
its grim aspects has opened hires upon South
borders. and the whole nation feels someihng OF the
excitement always incident 10 OF hoslities A.
ready has the blood OF Americans been shed ia coates,
with Mexican soldiers In such case no low son OF the
Old Dominion viii be careless and indifferent spectator.
nor VIII he step TO enquire into the Of the
OF this 1T thngs IL enough for him 10
that hostile foe hiss planted his flag upon territory VIII
TIE action OF our National legislation has made ours and
that attempt negotiate and settle limits of Ter
has been refused by Mexico Our country has been n,
ent with neighbour Mexico; citizens have suffer
ed grevous wrongs at her hands but still there
sfc to draw the sword to asengo thema least tho
part Of the people she has been the first TO refuse 10
treat, and the first sound the of war Ii is. then
incumbent upon our citizens 10 that the contest
decisive oneonc that shall vndicate the county, and in
the peace which shalt make IL and last
ing. When thus is accomplished. land may Kind Proyi
dence early ordain ny then will the eaases Of
the and fix the blame where IL belongs II our Ad
have snll farther OF cong But let net our
politicians and parzan editors suppose the popu
their srecuations. This age OF enquiry and the
honest intelligent Of the times such John C. Cal
noun and Jno j. Crcnden. will expose what wrong be
he who he may that prscses But the present. look
10 our little army be ready TO give IL assistance and pro-
teeton and need be- march To the scene of dan
ger aud OF action.
For the Wings OF Virginia. One who knows well Of
what staff they made" will freely speak They will
not be found laggngthoy have been found IN the
front ranks OF the battle freedom From the d,v, of
John Hsmpden till now, they have poured out their blood
like water for the OF human liberty When the mere
pander to Executive favour has been bosterous In his adu
laton. with sou heart love his country and de-
tend her rights wuss, in the field and the Senate have
oeen raising barriers 10 the approach the CON
test like the present. every such whg in Virginia is ready
and will do his duty. Let the guilty, however expect
To escape tho condemnation Justly due for his crimes.
Cen Taylor is our Harry OF Naysuo"-follow his white
plumo MARION
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20
Conversational Nominn1iou

Alta Wing meeting he'd at Richmond County Cour,
House on Saturday the 9'h day OF May, 1886:
WIN. Y. STURMAN called to the Chair, and
JOHN F. B. JKrrkEs appointed Secretary; when the Chair
man. in an appropriate manner explained the object OF the
meeting.
On motion OF Landon c. Berkeley Esq
Resored. That the Chairman sppout committee of ten
persons to draft esouions in accordance with which the
following gentlemen were appointed, viz Peter j. Dereu1
Dr. John Mayo, John c. Mtcnel Thomas Jones' Landon
I. Berkeley, Benjamin Pusell, William ebb William q
smith, John W. Collins aand Richard I. Befeld, Esqrs
On motion Of Landon Z. Berkeley,
ResOred, That the Chairman and Secretary be added to
the committee' and, the instance Of Thomas Jones
and on motion OF the Secretary, seconded by Mr. J. G.
said tcretary. ~
The committee aforenamed having retired returned af
ter short nme, aud reported follows:
Resoiped. That Wings, devoted TO the advance
ment of Wing principles.
That supineness and imdity ever unCrendy 10 sue
eess-ha prompt action IN selecting the Wing candidate
tor this Congressional District will likely further the w bg
eause-thaI Col. ROBERT w. CARTER n sterling
Wing, who, from the of public service which he
has rendered. as well from his talents and standing de-
serves the support OF his fellow worthy of nom
nation Congressional iate-that rs citizen. of
the same county with Col Carter it i. peculiarly our. ,o
him, and do therefore announce him our can
ddate as representative IN the that
invite the Wings the other counties OF the District TO COM
bIne with US in support OF nominee.
On motion of DR.. w. G. Smith,
Reslssd That the foregoing proceedings be signed nv
the Chairman and Secretary.
And then the meeting adjourned sine die.
w. Y. STuRMAN, Chm
J. F. B. JKrFRlEs, Sec'y.
IL Wing Editors in Richmond, Freiericksburr and
Alexandria, requested copy the foregoing resolutions
Col. HATs.-A gentleman who arrived from Galveston
yesterday, relates TO aneedoe in regard this gal
Ian Texas Ranger, the authenticity OF which do not
doubt.
Col Csnaes, Mexican chief the head Of large be-
dy of cavalry word Col Hays. then San Antonio
TO the effect that he Col Canses the head of 900
Mexican cavalry upon the Arroyo Colorado aud should
be very happy to receive there Col Hays and the Ran
gers.
To this Col Hays promptly responded by the same mes
senRoT that would him pleasure pay lis respects
to Col Canales. and that he would accordingly upon
morning. the 9th inst.
Should this interchange Of coureses take place-and
we have DOUBT it, for Hays determined to
cut his way Gen. Taycrs camp-we shall surely hear
of warmer work than any which has yet reported
N. o. Picayune.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20

CHINESE MIssioNARE..-Thc Rev. William Speer was
married IN Psburg the 7Ih inst Miss Cornela d.ugb
ter OF Alex Breckenridge, Esq, aud soon leave thai
city for China, Missionaries of the Presbyterian Church
Mr. Spear, learn from the Pittsburg Gazette ns tho
roughly educated Physician, and has had
BILE experience practitioner He studied Theology al,
the Western Theological Seminary, and goes hea
then lands early life we'll fitted Tor hi, goroH, and most
arduous mission. His medical knowledge will be Of in
valuable service 10 him in that sicky cline The prayer,
and well wishes OF Christians and OF his acquan
lance will follow him 10 his theatre of labor where
hope he may be spared the Sun Of CONTIGUOUS
before the rising Star OF Bethlehem"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20

VERA Cruz PROBABLY BoMBARDEp.-The steamship
Mississippi, with the OF the commencement of hos
ulIues between this and the Mexican Government sailed
from Pensacola the 4th, with news She probably
arrived at Vera Cruz Saturday last Ere thus wo doub,
not that the yankee Commodore" has opened his bate
~ ST. Juan d. Uoa. lie has the victorious example Of
Prince de IOinye before him. without any o. the Princes
advantages IN attacking the Fort Com Conner will have
TO contend against heavier batteries and better
and the Nexicsns will let hm take the position thew
did the French Prince in the attack Ii our surmises are
correct, our American tars triumphant.
(N. o. Tropie Of the HAD
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20
General TayIor.

This gallant officer has been 50 years in the Army hay.
ing obtsned commission Lieutenant of infantry in 1865
aiIer the attack the lngate Chesapeake For BIZ
gallant defence Of Fort Harrison 1872 he received the
brovet rank Of Major He been engaged in several
battles with the Indians ard for his sevices in the various
campaigns against s subtle and dangerous foe he was
promoted 10 the rank Of Brigadier General Cen r. is
about 60 years Of age and regarded as one Of the
skll officers well Of the daring in the
seryce-unitng great prudence with reckless courage lie
IS Keniuckian b. birth.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20

ISL

mtNUFAcrUREs ~ ViRsfSn-lt Is highly gratifying 10
see he spnt Of manufacturing enterprise which s now
sprngng up IN different sections II the Old Dominion
and esp'ciay n our town and nsghborhood Besides the
extensive Steam Factnry Of Herndon a. Co which 4.
now party in operation 10 this town. one s sbou, 10 be
started " Fsmouth BY Mr.. Green an sntstprsing eirsn
~ ,i' Pses' Ihs inmensR boilers made by Waterman,
Baltimore, psssed through our streets tbe oe, dsv I
which We infer the steam will soon be o. over The liver
lhese things speak better times and better propeo Of
eng TOT the Ancient Dominon-FBEp. REcoEpEI