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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
McADAMIZED ROAD.

Inc proposals of bidders which had been receiv-
ed for constructing nine miles of the South Western
McAdamized Road, Were received and opened at
lafayette, Montgomery county, on Monday last.
we understand that the lowest bids were upon an
average of abou, $1,000 per mile The road will
commence at Salem, and continue Westward
pallcy Whig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

we learn with regret that the Rev. ALEXANDER
a.. CAMpBELI, editor Of the jackson Protestant, y
died at his residence in Jackson Tenn on the 9th
ult. Truly ga great. man has fallen in Israel y
IN his death, not only his family have sustained
an irreparable oss but the great cause of Protestant
ism In the United States has lost one of its most
Jealous and able advocates and the church to
which ne belonged will long feel the mysterious dis
pensation of Providence
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
WASHINGTON HOTEL.

IYNHE subscriber 20 the public that he has
II completely rcfittcd this extensive Establishment,
and now prepared to accommodate his guests in the
most comfortable manner. He will himself siren
uousIy 70 please all who may favor him with call
Ills Table will be furnished in the best style the
kct possibly afford and his Bar will be filled with
choice Liquors. Attached to the Hotel large and
connections stables, and Ostlcr who has superior
in the state. MICHAEL G.. HARTMAN.
Stanton, Nay 81 1916
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
B0LTIN G CLOTHS.

VHNilE subscribers having made ARRANGEMENTS
through their Agent at New York, are now me-
pared to furnish all numbers Of the best GER MAN
HOT .4.NKER Brand CLOTHS. direct fforr
The factorics-Those wanting the article will please
give us call as we can confidently recommend our
Cloths and are determined to sell barnoins
WOOD s. BANNER.
Winchestor Depot. juno Is. 1S4G-1t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

\ NOW offer for sale the HOUSE AND LOT
~ IN Gailowstown, where John Cousins lived
The House has been put in good order, is conven-
leny arranged, and has good Garden lot attached
Possession may he had about the first of September,
when the lease of the present tenant expires Terms
may be known on application to me.
JOHN MCDOWELL.
Stanton, June Is, 1876.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
JUST ksECEgNoEEe

Hn@LS-. i FTER a long and aborous tour through
gssSss' ~ Texas on business for Mcssrs. Nicholas
LGee~ and William Kinney aud Doctor Francis r.
Stribng, am again at home and have entered upon
the discharge Of my duties Commissioner in the Cir
curt Superior Court of Law and ChaDcery for Augusta
county With the deepest OF gratitude, ] &C
knowledge the very decided and liberal support which
the people of Augusta have uniformly given me and
most sincerely beg its continuance
ca JOHN B. WATTS,
0tauiton, May b, 1916. E. C. s.. G. +. and E.. A. Co
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
ADvER YgsEEITNTg.

Advertisements will be inserted in the Country
Republican at the rate Of rs cents per square for
the first, and ST. cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion = In the Daily, at 50 cents per
square Tor the first insertion, and 25 per square
for each continuance.
HE LEGISLATIVE REPoRTs will be as ample
as proper attention to other subjects will admit
and during the session. the Projectors will have
the aid of JOHN S. GALLAHiGR, whose expe-
Renee In matters connected with the press and the
polltics OF the country has generally given success
to all the enterprises with which he has been con
nected.
Thus prepared for active and energetic efforts
the undersigned submit their pretensons 20 the pat
ronage and support of the Metropolis, and of the
people of Virginia at large
OLIVER p. BALDWIN.
ROBERT II. GALLAHER,
b. L. GALLAHER.
June IS, 1886
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
BEWARE OF covH5TERFExTs /.

TIE genuine BIundreM Pi!ls can be obtained at the
.totio1cing places:
William Kyle. Staunton; w. w. King. Wayncsbo-
rough; William ii. Bell, Churchvllc; p. A. Hcskc,
Lebanon White Sulphur Springs; j. r. Cyrce, Par
nassus ii. Messersmth, Mt. Solon; Tyre Maupin,
Mt Sidney; James M. Stout, New Hope; ID. s. w.
Whiimorc, Mt. Meridian Il. F.. Graham, Greenyille :
Jas. S. Guy, Decrield MeGufiin, s. Co, Midway
Col w. Fl. Allen, Green Valley, Bath Co.. john u.
Dickinson, Marlborough Springs; Crawford, & Co.
June Is, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
Dinner ON the Fourth Of Ju,,
AT WAYNESBOROUCu

"A DINNER will be prepared at JONES HOTEL INV
order Of the Committee of arrangements } for the
Icrcnt military compancs,-and all others are inyi
ted to attend '
Waynesboro, June Is, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
Fourth Of July Dinner.
Female Enterprise ought never to 20 Unrewarded.

fINHE Ladies of Waynesborough and vicinity will
Il furnish DINNER at that place the 9TH and so.
iict the patronage of Gentlemen and Ladies'. Terms
very moderate. In connection with a suitable observ.
Church An appropriate address may be expected.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

TENDER next, valuable
Il k "A e. u OF LA ND.
lying in the county of Augusta. on the Middle Ri
yer, Immediately on the Port Republic road. adion-
ing the lands of COL McClung, Col Crawford. John
Parsons and Others The tract here offered contains
81 9 A ESQ
near 200 OF which are cleared and under rood fence
the remainder is well TIMBERED l. AN ID
and well enclosed, and affords an abundant pasture
Tor Stock and is all of good quality in fine state
OF cultivation. and yields heavy crops Of all kinds
OF GRAIN and Grass. Seventy or eighty acres are in
grass, the remainder in crop. There were thirty
acres OF Meadow, eighteen Of which is in crop. MI
OF which can again be made into first rate Meadow
Ihere are perhaps few Farms in the Valley which
are more amply supplied with water. the River he
ing on one end OF the Farm, branch on the other.
eight or nine never failing Springs ON the tract. To-
gether with copIous stream of Spring water run
ning through the centre of the Farm, which can be
conveyed ON large portion of Meadow ground.
MS farm possesses many advantages calculated TO
attract the attention OF persons desous of PROCURING
good property-the desirable neighborhood of the
Middle River, advantages of society, first rate Mer
chant Mills, Boat Navigation, convenient TO Stores
and other advantages, all in as healthy section OF
the county as Old Augusta can afford The build
lnUS consist of 1orcra
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
ATTENTION, CAVALRY!

Vie Troop Of Cavalry attached to the ed Reg
-, 1 men, " M, will meet in Waynesborough, on
the 4th day of July, in Summer Dress.
BY order,
H., or ,a,. II. NJ. HARRIS, o. S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
POSTPONEDIENT.

The sale OF the above property postponed to Satur
day the 4th day of july next at which time the sale
will take place in Wayncsborough
VIM CHAPMAN, Trustee
June 25, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
A GREAT BARGAIN.
AUGUSTA LAND
LN MARKET.

~NEaE
VENEiE subscriber offers for sale his most desirable
a Farm, lying on South River six miles South OF
Waynesborough, containing about
$50 AO&lASo
about one half of which is cleared under rood fence
and in fine state of cultivation 1t is well watered
by several large and convenient Springs The
buildings are a large and convenient
LOG HOUSE,
with other necessary out houses, with large new
Frame Swisher Barn and Granary. Possession
Will be given in time fof fall crop. If not sold
privately before the first day of August next it will
on that day be offered at public auction For fur
Their Information address the subscriber at Wayncs-
borough. A. S. ALEXANDER
June 25, 1916
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
LOCAL Aas1sI A0gnI0Na
AT the Siga OF the Red Flag.
A. A. KEBLIKGER e. 90.

A IKE Offering the following Goods at unprecedented
"a low prices: Made Goats, Pants Shirts Vests and
hats OF all descriptions, together with variety of La
dics Fancy Goods, Cotton Yarns and many other things
100 tedious to mention. Call and before purchasing
elsewhere.
Stanton juno H. lSi6.-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
DWELLING HOUSE.

EARN, STABLES, ICE.HOUSE, DAIRY, &C. S.e.
has also abundance of UT almost every va.
rIcty, and OF the best kind. In word from its health.
beauty of situation, and contiguy to Stanton 1.-TWO
miles is every way desirable to family wishing to
avail themselves OF good society," and cnicnt oca-
ton IN regard to Church, Schools, Stores &C. Terms
twenty five dollars per oncourth when possession
given, the balance in and years. Possession ri.
ven next fall E. VALENTINES.
April 30 1Si6.-3tcowtf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
SONS OF TEMPERANCE,

on FRIDAY the 18th of July public procession. address
and members OF subordinate Divisions in regular stand
ing, are invited TO be present. dinner will be pre-
pared OCCASION OF which all the brethren present
will be invited TO partakc.
BY order Of the Division
PHILIP COLE, A. r. S.
Harrisonburg June IL 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
PUBLIC SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

WITH the view of changing my mode OF life.
offer for sale on Tuesday the LIST day of Sep
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
FARM FOR SALE.

OFFER for sale the Farm which reside, cont ain.
ing about 365 Acres. This place is well set IN grass
has about twenty five in meadow, well watered
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
aSsEssagesiOsn.

1T can hardly be credited that salve can have any
effect upon the lungs, seated they within the sys
tenn But placed upon the chest, it penetraes direct
~ to the lungs, separates the poisonous particles that
are consuming them and expels them from the system
need not say that it is curing persons of Consump
ton continually, although told it is foolishness
care not what is said long / can cure several
thousand persons yearly
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
Headache.

Inc Saivc has cured persons of the Headache OF
twelve years standing, and who had regularly every
week, so that vomiting often took place.
Deafness and Ear-Achc helped with like success
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

No man it, valve So long as the stars roll
along over the Heavens lone as man trads the earth
subject to all inrmItics of the 0eshso long disease
and sickness is knownjus long will this good ONT
ment be used ana esteemed. Whom ceases from
of the earth, then the demand will cease and not till
then. JAMES McAJJSTER & co.
Sole proprictors Of the above Medicine Price %
cents and 80 cents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
SODA AND ICE-CREAM

tIrIVuS5IIUUt IIIE St.iSOll.
- n. Is; Wedding and other parties supplied with
G A X F., Sc, at the shortest notice. and on the
most reasonable terms.
StauntOn, June lS, 1876.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-19
Notes from nav AnapSack.

~ C. II. roBrN LATE cAFTAis LOUISIANA VOLUNTEERS.
Cruel CosDUcr VoLUSTEERs.-I was on rcgimentsl
parade the other day, opposite Matamoras and how
got my company eOsgiyeT1fed and pToniseususy Ju,t
mixed up. rather Ihnk did it bother It. Col Forno.
Inc Colonel TOlTcd out u me" Capt Tojin, why IN
thunder don't speak your company, and get them
into line p
answered him very modesty-" Pom my conscience
Colonel me aud my company isn't SPIkiag term, to-
day."
The Colonel sloped, but the say he growcd out
"D-n that wild l'ishman, | make nothing out Of
him" As for making thing Of me, calculate he
couldn't make much. | believe Gen. John VI McCsla,
I'd Auditor, thinks the same.
The cruel conduct calling me wild. have been
here ID years and thars long enough regular
live ginning hyona besides Col Forno, 1t. Gbbn and
myself we're said TO be the three handsomest officers the
regiment COL. Waons) aud tat alone should have pre-
vented the cruelty Of calling Ui!d. think he was lea
ous o me becauscuy whiskers aud mustnchcs were Of
ess dry red Than his by half shade. The men called
the three OF Us the Snmcsc Twins"
had some doubts as 10 the proproiy Of the name 80
borrowed Dictionary from d.. Wilson of sour Ohe on.
y literary man 20 the regiment except myse there found
that ttoiHs meant twO-as three think we should
BE- called To JuHctO uH0 BDaiswan Chucks obs rved
Of the siian that he whuIsd the sailors whride Poter
Simple.
nope there shall be such cruelty practicod 10
wards us volunteers IS 10 call "a wildly. u. Delta
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-19
lcoNNuNIcArEp.
EhC COnCcri---DId Point Ennd

We understand tia, the Old Point Band will visit our
city to-day aud give Concert this evening the Ex-
change Hotel The high reputation oi tins Band, aud the
deserved popularity ut the accomplished leader WILL We
arc sure, bring together crowds citizens Those who
attended the Concert given by them twelve months ego
IN 's city. will hail with pleasure the opportunity to hear
again the " concord OF sounds " produced by the
most talented and scientific Band the United Statos-
We understand that Mr. Bloomfield, who n musician
and composer has superior this counry,) will pro.
ducs battle piece, composed by himself Tor the
cason, which said be, by those who have heard IT,
on, of surprising beauty and magnhcelcc, aud eydencine
the highest order Of musical genius. Tho piece dcd-
Gated 10 those who Tell the battle OF Pa0 Alto" Il
has twelve movements, follows d" Morning Breaking;
Call Tor ReSeie; Morning Gun; The ReveIe; Suspense:
March 20 Birc; RinggoIf's Battery opens; The Battle
Symphony; TIE Dirge for the Dead and cries OF the
Wounded; Grand March of Victory We have been told
The Trumpet OF the Enemy The Americans Rally; Quick
by friend, who has heard this piece played by Bloom.
field aud his Band ihst Is descriptive OF the battle
one almost imagl,s he hears Of pain aud des-
pair from the wounded ard diving. We bespcak for the
Old Point Band an overfiowing house.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-19
CAPT. TOniN,s LAST.


Edito's u Dsifa' wish 10 explain the nature OF q
scrape got into tho RIO Grsndu company with Nc
GDwan and Owen Green. some partial friend gave me
credit than deserve Tor tin the Courier Il Monday
2l7t INST wish also 10 expose those officers who
all tue while giving bad names, and bewildeung
tlalI have hall forgotten my own.
The first of HEN Cspt Isaac r. Stockton, Company
a. IL cnrstcned mo "Mount Non, account, o. he
rIs, q The 'K'raofinsry ey and exemplary good con
duct u mp1uy p. and i' Captain. Next Capi.
Shaw, ard bapuzes me The Wand. ung Iew"-1 don't
know Why And now, since THIS publ cation ~ the Cou-
ro'' Capt Bryce swear he'll torn mo into st. Peter,
because, he says the Saint fisher Tor men" ri
mot be- scimzed this way ll explain u oil by mother
rough note from my knapsack
when I reached them
The drowned man, the that dfowning-the three
u us had s0toqay ths middle NJ the river The dead
n'fn saI nothing bat listened very patiently McGowsn
How do yau feel. Muo pc says T.
Fe'y wei SIR says no. "introly-my clothes BE- pul.
I'm me down"
~, ho dead or alive ?" says 7.
Dead q door nail" says he.
Hang me, Mac" says I, 4" and hang m ~ him,
TOP ID We hang together veil oil get ashore alive with
n bi'sfirg; only keep COOL"
u b. cool you mans Captiin7" s,ys no. q" think tho
thee n cool enough here Just now particularly
ths gentleman on me right wish had three dimes"
81. Wuoi he devil do you want three dimes for now,
Mac says I.
I'd rate the crowd ov W. up there Of Sove Tayor's,
~" says be-. Mr. Taylof's the only Hutof wo'gc
wiih yet that gives dimes IN change for dollar"
We wcfo ihon floating down the river At tho fao NJ
shout five knots abreast II Col. Msfkss regiment The
people along shore said like the Three GraesS
Aicctp MoRa'a and TisiphOne. " any classical gentle
man can Cell which u these Gracoi had red lseo and
rubicuni whistsn, just cell fne by he name
But, Mac" says T. " " he's dead Why three drnksl
We can 20 halves 10 the odd one, sir" says he.
90 X" saysL.
Taylor Treated us TO two big dfnks, ond Co. Walton
gave Green a miliiry f1ooral That's al know about
the ssraps and hope they'll knock "a MOuni Zon-ing
me, and Wsnjedng JsW.ing me. and ST. PeiG-ipg ne.
Y0urs, &c. q. ~. r..
p. S,-Can boy hing be done Tor Green's Widowl Cor
pofl JaliU alsO 'oii a widow.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-19
The News from, Mexico.

Our readers will find the important intelligence from
Mexico in another column. The arrival of Santa Auna
and Almone, OF the abes, in Mexico, seems to
have infused spirit into the Mexican population, as
unexpected. The approochO the former, to
the city OF Mexico. rcsembcd triumph. Not Napoleon
himself when he retained from Ebl, seemed TO be more
enthusiastically hailed By the large body OF his county
men.
Tho spirit manifested 10y all classes this occasion,
promise anything speedy termination OF the
war. The rcquson of $4,000 men, least indicates a
determination the part Of the Dictator to leave nothing
uned repe the American forces from the territory of
Mexico. There facts, however, which apar; from
other considerations make greatly against the success OF
the Mexican The frs, OF these is the cOndi-
ion OF the $4,000 troops called into service. 1t to
u.s. that il will be impossible discipline them sufficiently
contend with the forces under Generals Taylor, Wool,
and kcarney.
Another IT, the difficulty Of raising the money necessary
keep these troops the field. The treasury Of Mexico
is said DO of great exhauston-he people arc
already crushed to the earth by taxation and unable
bear the addition of single burthen, however light
and the large propeiors been often subjected
the operation OF forced loans. bear farther imposition
with patience. The only 10 be in the
priesthood, who represented be immensely wealthy,
and who have every motive besiir themselves in the
cause OF their country.
We called upon to admire and more, every
day. the wisdom OF Congress refusing 10 appropriate the
S2OO0,OO0 loan. With that money, Santa Anna could
have armed his recruits and kept them together until they
acquired efficient degree Of discipline.
The Spanish has not, for many years, been famous
for Its conduct in tue field. But behind walls they the
most obstinate Of all others upon the face OF the Garth
The French accustomed say of them, they
lambs in the field, bu, lions behind walls" Saagossa and
Corona evidence q the laer portion least OF this
description. The late obstinate defence of Monterey
proves that the McTcans inherit, degree, the
qualities Of their As Mexico abounds strong
towns and tho houses OF the Spanild are general
pable OF whsanding the fire OF field pieces each being
itself petty fortress 1t is probably the intention OF the
Mexican officers. colne, far possible their ope.
riuns To the defence OF their cities they have already
the folly Of contendug with troops in the field
Ii such be Ihcir plan Of campaign, much desperate fight
ing may yet be expected, and though doubt al
innate success, humanity shadder the prospec,
boodshed which lies before
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-19
The New Constitution of Ncw-York

In another column will be found powerful from
the New York Courier and Enquirer upon this subject
As it than probable that period very far Off
the people Of this State will change their constitutions tins
article should be read with the greatest attention.
The purity Of the udicinry-ts removal all con-
terminating iuuences-and its elevation above the reach
OF paryhas in all well regulated governments been always
considered obect OF paramount Importance The Judge
should only be actually purehe should be removed
tar constitutional guards him. far above
tic reach Of suspicion. !; is Of the highest impor-
tue public peace that his decisions should not be
subject the suspicion OF improper bins
But THIS be the long he is dependent
upon popular for his continuance office In high
party could decide any, the trivia
case between persons Of opposite political sentiments with
having his integrity questioned.
Besides is u useless temptation thrown in the way o
the Judge himself lie has every do, not wha
Is rgh, but what popular aud every person, believe
very well knows that tho terms by means synun.
Our Republican Government Itse Is based upon
principle that safe depend upon the personal
Qualities oi ruler. Let him be good bad, just or IN
just. pure corrupt, the object VI that instrument
point his duties clearly that his propenses shoulc
make the slightest difference in the administration %
the government II important in tie of Chic
Magistrate, much tso in that Of Judge who has
great measure, the lives and property Of hs fellow.
citizens IN his hands.
We hope the great STATE Of New York will reject thi.
Constitution, foE other than the composition
tho Judiciary. 1t may be good all ohcr respects bu
this feature alone is sufficient neuaze all the benefit,
II possibly confer THIS lie eaven enough loayeu
the whole losf Thers wall longer be any security
lc property when the power both entrusted
such hands those Of Rynders Walsh County NcCus
Ky, the FIVE POINTS aud the hordes OF Iris sad German
omgmns who annually nuturalized in the city Of New
York.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-19

CouEriss roR rus MiLiios.-Lxssos ron ruk LADIES.
I'll you have lover you seek attach him to you
much ss possibleor this purpose you must plan early
morning walks Tor this benefit Of your health forenoon
eursons, for the purpose Of shopping afternoon visits TO
oil tho Miss Smiths OF POUR Acquaintance aud DO always
Al home Of evenings that he have no excuse TO
call elsewhcrerequire his attendance oil these occa-
sons; beau DO tied in hard kast II you
should be unfortunate have lovers you must
exert oil your arts to keep them both strong their
ments with this view you be peculiarly gracious to
each when the other Is sbscnt-by judcious equiposc
OF this compromising balance may keep them order
Tor long ,e that you may only have two strings
TO your bow, " bu' two bsasr to ono string.
II one OF your admirers should become unruly, treat
him with disdan aud indifference II he should he much
dissee'ed prove the extent OF your eoidas by eating
cream with his rival.
II your intended should tax you with your numerous
hiriaons lot your reply be silly Us possible" setf
urnoth away wrath. 4"