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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
A PRoFANE swEARER NoNpLUssED

In Schoharie County there lives man whose
addiction to profanity is such that his name has be-
come by-word and reproach; but by some inter-
nal thermometer he 50 graduated his oaths as to
make them apply to the peculiar case in hand the
greater the mishap cause for anger, the strong
er and more frequent his adjurations bushes.
Is that OF gatherer Of ashes, which he Collects in
small quantities, and transports in an ox-cart-Up-
on recent occasion, having by dnt of great labor
succeeded in filling his vehicle, he started for the
ashery, which stands upon the brow of steep hill
and it was not until he reached the door that he
noticed, winding its tortuous course down the long
declivity, line of white ashes, while something
short of peck remained in the cart. THE dwell
ers by the and they that tarried there had
assembled in great force expecting an unusual
anathema display. Turning however to the crowd,
the unfortunate man heaved a sigh, and simply re-
marked: 'Neighbors, it's no use can't do jus
tice to the subject -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08

To PRESERVE GRAPEs.-Ata recent meeting
of the New York Farmers Clhb, DR.. UNDER
nit read private letter from gentleman Of that
city, recountng his experience in preserving grapes
in wheat bran, kiln-drled, which had proved per-
fectly satisfactory. DR.. U. stated that he had put
up 100 pouhds Of Isabel IA grapes in the bran; and
sent them to Mobile. About two MONTHS after he
learned that they reached their destination perfect
y sotiiid. The next year he tried the sanie exper
ment agait, and failed on account OF tbs bfan not
having been kin4dried. The boctof said that
fruits could be preserved in almost hny sdbs.ance
which Is perfectly dry, so that II may absorb the
moisture the fruit-After being cked, fruits OF
vegetables shohld of eodtse be KEY in a spot as
cold as possible without freezing the Temperatures
should tiot be lowef than SO degrees, nor hiehef
than 65.--Rbchestcr .amer;eon.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN.

THE UNDESCRIBED SCENERY OF VIRGINIA
]. The RAINBOW OF CLIFTON FoRGE.-CliR
ton Forge is situated at the passage of Jackson RI
yer through the Rich Patch Mountain If Jeffer-
son had seen this passage when he went to France
Harpers Ferry would not have been named in his
Notes. The scenery here is singular as well as
sublime. What commonly called the Rain
bows, two immense lodges of rock forty or fifty
feet thick, that rise from the river one on each side
on the face of the mountain, describe regular semi
circles about 200 feet high, and again descend to
the river. They are complete couuterparts to each
other, and their span up and down the river is sup
posed to be above two hundred yards. The face
of the mountain on both sides is covered with trees
or bushes both above and below the arches, while
the arches themselves present nothing but naked
cragged rocks perpendicular projecting with deep
irregular indentures from the top downwards This
scenery is in Allegheny county, 30 miles from the
Natural Bridge, and on the turnpike leading to the
White Sulphur. But it has been noticed by few
of those who visit the Springs, and it has never
been described, OF even noticed in any periodical
have heard several gentlemen of intelligence ex-
press their opinion that it surpasses the Natural
Bridge in grandeur and is not equaled by any seen
cry in the State The view from the turnpike.
which passes between the arches, is truly impress
sive But when we mount upon the top of one of
these arches, with the other Immediately opposite,
the river roaring over the forge dam 200 feet below
and the mountain rising more than twice that dis
lance above, the impression cannot be described
2. TIE WATER SLIDE OF RoANoKE-This is
in Roanoke county, on one of the Southern branch
es of the Roanoke river The stream is larger than
Cedar Creek at the Natural Bridge. The water
slides down a smooth rock in which it has worn a
bed sufficient to contain all the water the river fur
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08

""The Wings may boast of their temporary gains
in New Hampshire and Maine, but how can libe.
raj Wing triumph in any success which is owing 10
combination of the Wings Of those States with
the Abolitionsts ?"
1t happens, we believe, that the Abolitiouiss of
Maine cast their votes for their own candidates at
least we observe that some seven eight thousand
votes for Governor, were given to third party
neither Wing nor Locofoco; whom we presume to
be tho Abolition or "tiberty Party catididate.--
Ddt suppose the fact to be as the Unior states it,
would that conscientious print have felt any very
strong aversion to the support Of the AbCiiionsts,
had that pirty though fit 70 Unite with the Demo
Gratis and have elected Nj. bAaA2 We do not re.
member that the editor Of the Union expressed any
obiectoh to Abolition suppott when that stppoft e
lected Mr.. MokfoS Governor Of Massachusetts;
and we do not think that TO this day he has admit
ted that the election Of President Polk was any
the less acceptable because it was effected by the
votes OF the Abolition party.--.Nat. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
70 THE MILLERS OF VIRGINIA.

UNDERSTANDING that BENJAMIN Strickler of She
~ nandoah county is manufacturing Smut Machine
in imitation of Youngs patent, and selling them
under various devices 20 the Mllcrs of the Valley we
hereby give notice that will hold the user Of such
Machine responsible, determined to defend
our rights by virtue Of the law. We arc the agents
for the State of Virginia, trust this notice will not
be dIsregarded WILSON FUNK.
Winchester, August 90 1846.-2m*
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
TO NEWSPAPER READERS

Stop! Consideri Reflect upon what you are
DONG! Are you subscriber, borrower, or a
graoberf is the paper you hold in your hand
yours or is the property of SOME person less able
than you are to subscribe for it2 If you are Dor
rover, or have stepped into some store or house for
the express purpose of reading it, let us entreat YOU
to rid yourself of the heinous sin, and subscribe for
it at once Now is the time don't delay, but
come alon0 at once
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08

nishes even in flood. The descent is within
few degrees of being Perpendicular and the distance
is considerably over four hundred feet The sheet
of water is uubroken in the whole distance, and
makes its slidewi,hout noise till it strikes the bot
tom, where 1t foams and roars. This scenery |
have not seen, have heard it spoken of except
by one individual, the sheriff of Floyd county, who
gave me the above description.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
TUkNjp ROT,

The tttnP, which in Ireland and Scotland has
been otind very tcietabe Substitute for the potato;
according to the last accounts is like tie potato, af
ieced with the prevailing rot OF blight. In Scot
land the diseases atfohk the tbrnips was so preva-
lent mat feafs were entertained that no fat cattle
could be Sent to England this season.-Catde had
already, been exported from AbetdteHshfe, III lean
state the owners foreseeing the difficulties likely ID
occur from the loss Of the turnp.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08

RAGGED ScHcoLs.-In Oany Of the lage cities
and towns OF England the restitution Of many
children is so great that they cannot pan admission
into even the cornmonest charitable schools. Re
nevoent individuals have lately turned their atten
ton to these unfortunate beings. and schools, called
dragged Schools" into which even the most des-
ttute admitted, have been established with very
excellent effect in london; Liverpool Manches-
ter, SC.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
The Philadelphia U. S. Gazette of the 2Sth ult.
has the following letter:
IMPORTANT RUMORS.
WASHINGTON. Sent. 26, 1S4f


Matters of high importance have formed the sub
ject of the deliberations of the Cabinet Council
which assembled to-day. The Postmaster General
has returned from Tennessee, and the Secretary of
the Treasury had actually left the city on his way
to the North, when he was recalled by a telepra-
Phic despatch. A number of the officers of the
Army and Navy, whose opinions We're deemed
most deserving OF consideration, called in for
the purpose of throwing the light of their expert
ence on the subject under discussion.
After session OF nearly six hours, the Council
was broken, and the hundred tongues of Rumor
were at once employed, discoursng most saqacious-
ly on the topics which had been debated and the
conclusion adopted. The general understanding is
that having determined that the success Of our mil
lary operations in Mexico is in imminent danger of
being overshadowed, unless these operations can be
effectively aided by naval demonstration OF some
brlllance, 1t was the question before the Cabinet
what enterprise of moment should be undertaken
Either an assault must be made on the Castle of
Ban Juan de Ulloa, or Tampico must be taken
The time Tor the former seems, in the opinion of
experienced men, to have passed away for the pre-
sent. 1T was, therefore, resolved that Tampico
shall be the object of attack, and in accordance with
this decision, orders are to be transmitted for this
ente, prise. The reasoning on which this decision
is founded, is said to be this General TAYLOR will
probably make good his progress to Monterey but
between Monterey and Satillo, a distance of some
eighty miles, there is series of dangerous defles
where the troops may probably be exposed to
haTassing and weakening attacks from the enemy,
If they should be disposed to adopt the Guerilla
mode of warfare.
Between Saltillo and ST. Louis dc Potos, there
is an immense desert and even if our troops should
be enabled to reach that place, they must be SO
weakened and diminished as to render it scarcely
probable that they will be in sufficient strength 10
present an effectua resistance in case of any vigo
rous attack If we could have possession Of Tam
plco, we shall be able TO throw in that moral and
physical aid which may be sufficient, in such case
toglve effect to our military operations, and thus
save the army from disaster.
This is all that has transpired OH the subject
After the meeting of the Council to-day, large
transfers were ordered TO be made from the New
York banks TO New Orleans
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
"Gct out of the way, old Dan Tucker,
You're Too late to come to supper p

This popular saw is changed, in the course of
advancing refinement, so as TO read-"Will the
venerable Daniel Tucker, Esq, have the goodness
to withdraw for few minutes, as in consequence
of his late arrival, it will be wholly impossible for
him to take his evening refresnient at the first ia
hle
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
CANDLE MANDATORY.

I'HE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and
Il the public that he has provided himself with The
necessary apparatus for Moulding Candles in the neat
est and most expeditions manner. He will be able to
supply families at the rate of IL 2 cents pound by
the quantity-say 80 or 100 weight, and where the
Tailow and Wick are furnished he will mould for 81
per 100 lbs.
He will continue the BUTcHEaINa BUSINESS as usual.
His GRisT Mill is now in full operation. PLASTER
ground on the shortest Goticc.
Staunton, April IL, 1916. JOHN III. Asst.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
THE OLDEST JNuARrVAN,r, ;,

The Pcayune finds out who that much talked
of individual, the Coolest inhabitant.' is. An el
derby chap speaking OF his great Knowledge of the
Western Country the other day, said that he mad
"known the Mississippi river ever since it was
small creekio He's the rnpn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08

A good book and good wife are the two bee.
companions in tho world.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
,gixSk RRCPirPd.

A LOT Of Extra Superior CHEWING ToBA CCC
IA at all prices and warranted to suit all tastes
G.. t. COCHRAN SEQ,
stanton, August -, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
sBsSst KpCpiCeE,

N TOBACCO. G. r cOC1ip N & RI
Stanton, August 10, 1916
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08

GA DEAR CURRENCY is the true policy
OF the Nation, and the INDEPENDENT TREA-
SORY Is specially to be desired by manufacturers.
The G5-COST OF DOMESTIC PRODUC-
l1ONS Is SO ENHANCED by the cheapened
currency that foreign manufactures come in, in
spite of the protection afforded by the Tariff design
ed to shut them out. 1t disables us from compelling
'ciM those ,cho produce under DEARER cURREN-
cY.--Baltin,ore Sun
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
TROOPS AND ESTERLE'S SELF.SETTING
B 0 X T r A p FOR R rs

ME subscriber is now the sole proprietor OF the
right to make and sell the above Trap in the coun
ties OF Augusta and Rockingham having purchased the
interest OF Mr. John Stafford his late partner in the
same, and is prepared TO fill all orders which may be
rid their premises Of that great pest the Norway Rat
are requested to call and examine this admirable in
venton. DAVID G. HARRY
Staunton, Nov. 6, 1915.
N. b. All persons are hereby forewarned from in.
ringing upon the right of the paentee, the law will
be enforced against any offending
ID. G.. HARRY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08

LOCOFOCO DOCTRINE-LOW WAGES
eo-REDUCE YOUR WAGES to the stand
ard Of prices throughout the acorld, and you will
cover the country with BLESSINGS and BENF,-
FiIS-l Jas Buchanan, Folks Sec. Of State:
salary $4,000.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
THINGS TO BE REMEMBEREp,

Which is the BRITISH PARTY now The
Wing. or Locofoco? The following items, which
we clip from Foreign Journals, and put up in prop
er form, plainly demonstrate which party is entitled
| to the appellation -
LET n BE REMEMBERED. that the Inn
.oN Times, says-"HE len EFOR,tH The PlsIN-
CiPLE OF DUTIES FOR PROTECTION
MUST BE CONSIDERED AS ABANDON
ED in THE UNITED STATES"
LEI III BE REMEMBERED. that the same
paper says THE ALTERATION OF THE
REGARDED AS A GREAT TRIUMPH
GAINED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE
TRADE"
LET 1T BE REMEMBERED, that ,t,il.er
T. Smith's London Times, in speaking of the pass
age OF McKay's bill, says-"The reduction of du-
ties on cotton and woollen manufactures tcM gire a
great impulse to these branches. which for some
time past have been suffering TO some extent for
want OF remunemtive foreign market fr their sur
plus production. But the intere., Which will be
most materially benefited is the iron manufacture
of this country, which will be apparent from
glance at the comparative duties under the old Ia
riff and the present. 1t is expected that the price
of pig iron will rise los per ton, and bar iron Dos
per ton"
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Liz
erpoot Standard, says -'sThat the NEW TIA
RIFE in the UNITED STATES. is a measure
achtch ,eM DC recciccd tcifh INFINITE Salts
FACTION BY THE BRITISH MERCHANT
AND MANUFACTURERS"
LET 1T BE REMEMBERED, that the same
paper, in speaking of this matter, says-'The gen
eral effect must be to increase the value of the
American market TO THE BRITISH MANU-
FACTURER ,chilst IL MAY ARREST THE
PROGRESS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE
EASTERN STATES IN MANUFACTURE
ING SKILL"
LET 1T BE REMEMBERED, that the
Montreal Courier, Canada } referring to the pass
aye of McKay's bill says =
GAS ENGLISHME.N ,oc are of course pleased
that the TARIFF is ABOLISHED, as taken in
conjunction with the abolition of our Corn Laws. IL
acM open an immense market for as; but If WE
WE'RE AMERICANS WE SHOULD GER
TAINLY BE TARIFF MEN"
LET IT BE REMEMBERED then ,ve s,v
that doubt can longer exist as to which party is
entitled to the name of British" and which
american, in its feelings and views.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-06-05

TaNIlE subscriber invites the attention
= of tie public TO his new supply of
Spring and Summer Goods,
Now receiving and opening a, lis Fsore
in the Corner room of Reddick's
New Brick Buiding.
Particular attention has been given to the pnf-
chase of such goods as are wanted by the conl-
munity, aud the stock will be found TO compare
with any in the country comprising almost eve
~ article usually kept in country dry goods
stoies, viz: A large assortment OF
Ladies' Dress Goods,
Ginahams and gingham lawns. balzornes'
black figured, and plain black lawns
Prints, large lot, from 81 to al cents
per yard; black, blue, and fancy colored
Dress SILKS and Trimmings; mohal'
and silk mitts, half-fngered and fingered
gloves; ladies' fine kid gloves, dark ant
ligli, colored ladies' and children's l.lsl'
thread and cotton gloves and milts; aIpac
cas- black aud plaid; SIX Mo0ts ant
Delan Shawls-slk fringe, &c.
B0nneiS.
Florence braid, Napolitan, Rutland ''fa"
and straw. for ladies and pisces
Bonnet Ribbons. bonpe' s'mps ana
braids; Bonnet Ld~nS.
Brown and bleached domestics, checks,
,ickings, diapers, &c.
Boots and Shoes.
Palm leaf, Leghorn, and Dunstable s'aw
hats.
fUardUare.- QHeenSWdre, a Cery farSf
assortment.
Groceries.
Same Of the very brs' 'ou"g h!S"'' anu
Imperial IT,, with many other arIl-
Giles in ais line.
D,wJnfs Gn and Blasting Pocder.
We would invite all to call and inspect the
good, for themselves. J. &. NATTlNGER.
May 7. 1916.
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nt ! .warlk.

TyHE stock of goods elonging to the
estate Of Moses ooth, late of
Newark, will ,ssae a, ,anciion,
a, the store lately occSi..S Albe dessls-
ed, on Thursday, tlr isilfray o. June
next.
This stock consists Of dry goods, GO.
ceries, crockery. hardware, drugs, dye
s,uffs, boots and shoes, books and station
ary-in short, of Utmost every descrip
ton of articles usually found IN country
store.
The quantity Of shee,ings and Other
piece goods, in Wide pieces; and also
of tea, coffee, sugat, molasses, &c. IN
The original packager will make the sale
worthy the attention pf those who buy to
sell again.
A credit will be gten of from six ia
twelve months on all lums of five dollars
and over.
The store, which ishn excellent stand
for the business, will b rented to good
tenant on reasonable TENS. Possession
given as soon as the sad is closed.
JOHN U'ES7 MASON.
Erecutofg ~ Booth.
Newark, Kendall CO., hay 81, 1876.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-06-05
NEW SUMNER GOODS
AT PERI.

lust received ut the brick sie-s rom New
% York via New Orleans aew stock of spring
aud summer goOda, to which We invite attention.
They arc all new and fresh, aud rs ave intend
combining our business a. nearly as possible To
cash or produce, we are able aud intend 10 sell
low. The following are some OF the articles;
Fresh lawns, balzernes, ginghams, anu
organic of this springs importation;
Florence and rn-",n bopneis {; Ribbons {;
French tabs and rnsches; wtealls and
flowers, parasois, fans, silk. kid anil cot
ton gloves and mIi,s silk and linen hdfs;
silk cords and tassels black dress silk |.
swiss, jaconei, plaid and other musllns :
aces and edginqs caicoes grass cloth
and other skirts ,',ndies slippers, &c.
SYlPLE GOODS.
A largef asor,ment Of mems ond boys
summer Var. such as blue and fancy
drilllngs palm leaf and other hats
cloths casimeres Jeans ; salllnetls
sheetpgs tickings Irish linens; dam
ask and other diapers; fine brown shirt
ing; aud all snch goods for eve,y da.
sc at this time Of tie year. Also
Wall and window paper. looking glass
es, band boxes, mosquito bars, shirts
carpet bags, dolls, mems Kip boots, slip
pers, shoes, brogans, fashionable hats
&c.
HARDW RE.
ScriLos. snaths, IIors, rakes, forks
shoveIs and spades, grain scoops, plane
and plane irons, squares, stee'yard'
nails, stc"' pans. COW bells. and lots
o'J,er kinds. Cash paid for wheat.
WIN. PAUL e co.
Peru, April lG, 1916.
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2j Tons OfsrOl,,

TENHE subscribers has Just received, at their
~ store in PrRu, the balance of their stock
of Iron, Nails, Steel, &c. and are now prepared
To offer the largest assortment in this section OF
country, at such prices as will be satisfactory TO
all reasonable persons.
We have varions sizes Of Cast, Cpring.
American, English, Blister, and
PioUgh STEEL. Also.
Buggy Springs ard Stcc'-yharpcncd Drills.
We would say 10 baclsmi,hs, to save them
much labor. we have procured large supply OF
Tire-Iron Of jus, the proper length for wagon
wheels. MCMILLAN q BROTHER.
Peru, May 10, 1916.
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Land for sale.

NFFERED for sale, on the most red-
" sonable terms, the southwest qdur'
ter of section 90. the w~st half OF the
southwest quarter &C secuon 20 'hu a
par, of the east hLi of the southeast
quarter of section %, all in towns'lP 33,
range ,, east. The owner "Ill be at VI
,awa about III p 25lh Of May. Any inlor-
nation deseJ IN reference to The above
lands m.y be obtained By reference to
Mai u. +. HIT or MARTIN REYNOLDS.
Nav rs, 1876. 3t-I7.
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NEW GOODS NEW Goods,

I'M & subscriber has just received and is now
openlne, in Ottawa, ais large and sI,, njid
assortment Of
French, Uool dyed, and Black
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five like to see men carry out their
theories 10 legitimate practical results.
y man Say my country is wrong and !
will not aid her. he is bound by parity
saf reasoning TO 60 fur,her-he is bound
4 say, the enemy is RICH. and will aid
4 lm.'-N. Bedford Mereury. (mhig.l
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AD6NISTRATORS NOTICES.
Estate 49, NJ Herman. decd

I AfIl ncy,,.sgh McKer"an, deed.
IA estate of Ifving claims against Wv
., arc 'I herebv no, McKernar, decsa'-
a attend before the pr]j. and required , 7" o
Sale county. Illinois, al J"ses'e :" y, o'.
tawa. in said county, on Moe''l's, ;" -, ~ :,
day of sply, A. ID. 1916. for II. y" ,.nose
of having We same adjusted. n.y. ros
the day fixed .pon by the administ'"s
in pursuance of III, slaWre, Tor the pit
pose of settling and ,djusling all CLAIM
against said deccdcut.
/ G.. Il. A. BASORT. .4Im'r.
Ottawa, June 8, 1916.