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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-02
THE LITTLE WIDOWS FOOT.

The N. Y. Commercial Advertiser has
recently published series of letters from
the metropolis, replete with humor and
wit; and the following extract from late
number is selected with view of illustra.
ting the magnetic influence which wo-
mans foot will exercise on bipeds of The
sterner sex.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-02

emerged again, and this time Smith was
in the rear, but the retreat of the valiant
Mississippians was much impeded by hea-
Wy baggage-each having a beautiful
Mexican Dond clinging 10 his neck, vex.
ing his ear with the most terrific screams,
and melting his heart by the most eloquent
appeals.
The whole regiment followed the exam
pie of lis officers, and hastily retreating
from the house where it had received so
warm reception, sought glory and the
enemy in some other quarter of the town
DELTA
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-02

Santa Anna (ior eiTec) declines rccoiy-
ing any pay forth services as "genera'ls-
siu,o' Of the Mexican army.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-02

Experiments have been made at Wash
ngton, under direction OF the War De.
pariment, Of The cotton prepared accord
ing to Professor Olto's recipe. Mr.. Won
Schmidt has also exhibited some expert.
ments Of cotton, The elements in The pre-
paralion of which, it is said, are different
from those OF the German Sauans. OF the
latter experiments, the Union says;
This morning we witnessed striking
experiment made by Mr.. V. S. with his
preparation of the Cotton. With about
five aims Of it he loaded smaii revoIv.
ing pistol, and with percussion cap, fred
ball at the distance Of eighteen feel. -
The ball perforated two panks, each one
and half inches thi TX, made large dent
in third plank, and fell 10 the ground
quite hAttened. The report was quite
loud, and the impulsive force very strong
AT distance Of thirty feet, similar ball
perforated both sides Of an empty -four
! barrel, and buried itself in the ground"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-02

The SQUARING OF THE CIRcLE.-B.
A. Ludlow, Esq, formerly Of this city,
and for some lime Surveyor General by
the Appointment Of gen. Harrison, an
nounces in the New Orleans Tropic, tina,
he has succeeded in solving the problem Of
the quadrature Of the circle, and will be
prepared in a short time to lay his char
and demonstration before the public. AL
though this discovery may not be Of any
great practical utility, yet it is highly IN.
terestIng, aud il will rebound to the i'm
mortality Of the author, as being the die
coveref Of what before was considered /
mathematical impossioiIty. Miss'pn.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-02

and melting his heart by the most eloquent
appeals.
The whole regiment followed the exam
pie of lis officers, and hastily retreating
from the house where it had received so
warm reception, sought glory and the
enemy in some other quarter of the town.
Delta.
The Gun CorToN. Peter Won
Schmidt, Russian by birth, and now a
resident of the United States, was polite
enough TO show US, Yesterday morning,
some experiments with cotton which had
been used five years ago us port fire in
the Russian army. 1t appeared like raw
cotton made up in small balls 1t expIot.
ed either by applying a spark to II, or a
drop of concentrated acid; but the com
bustion was not as rapid as gunpow
der. II gave out much smoke on lis
explosion, and left many stains on white
paper, thus showing as Mr.. Won 5 remark.
ed, that the elements Of the combination
we're not properly united, or were not in
the proper proportion. II certainly was
inferior in lis explosive qualities TO the
prepared cotton, of which we have lately
heard such extraordinary accounts from
Europe; but it was first step in the pro.
cess, and prepared us for believing the
possibility OF more perfect composition
Within two hours after Mr.. Won S. had
left US, we had the pleasure Of taking by
the hand Mr.. Robertson, our consul al
Bremen, who brought with him in the
Britannia the packet made up by PROBES.
sor Shonbein. 1t was 10 he opened only
BY the President Of the United States and
contained some of the prepared cotton.
Mr.. Robertson has returned TO the
United States, full of the experiments
which he has seen in Europe; and deeply
impressed with the Importance OF the dis
coyery which has been made. Our own
correspondent continues to confirm the
truth. of the description which he gave u'
a short time since, (and we are happy t,
see his letter generally circulated in thu
newspapers.) The cotton benI
purer carbon, probably, than charcoal o
sulphur, and the nitrous acid furnishing
the oxygen with more rapidlty than nitr'
ITSELF the materials are better calculated
to generate more rapid and complete
combustion than the materials which en-
ter into the composition Of gunpowder.
Union.
Some experiments were made at tn
arsenal in this city, this morning with III,
"baiistic pendulum in presence of tn,
intelligent officers of that institution, tn
Secretary Of War, some Of his officers, anC
some of the officers Of tho army, unde
the auspices Of Col. Talcott
The small quantity Of "gun cotton
which was furnished by Mr.. Robertson
GOO Troy grains; allowed but four char g
es =. two of sixty grains each, one of fifty
and one of thirty. The record OF the tri
al was made by capt. Mordecai. Tire
charges of gunpowder, 100 grains each
we're first tried in the musket pendulum
and the mean force was exceeded by sixt
grains of "gun cotton" The residuuu
left by the cotton was considerable, bu
much less than when gunpowder was used
We understand that full trial will b
made with morlars and the "baIlislic pen
dulum," when a supply Of cotton i pre-
Jared Union.
Experiments have been made at Wash
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-12-02

The wings at Albany concede that Adj
olson Gardiner, the democratic candidate
for Lieut.. Governor, is elected He was
paced by the Anti Rent party on their
ticket, ana though he refused to accept
their nnminniiNh. Ah.NN pnYo him their
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
CAPTAIN MAY.

The exploits of this gallant young officer, in the
last battle with the Mexicans have made him quite
hon; and his personal appearance as well as his
Prowess has become subject of general remark II
IS now highly probable that the BARRIERS of the coun
try will find ''Othellos occupation gone., Lono
mar Will again become the ':order OF the day.''
Capt. M. is described as over six feet hiGh. with
long hair nearly reaching his hips-his beard fall.
ing below his sword belt, and his moustache I'M
shorn-He is splendid rider. and always has a
fine and spirited horse. A sketch of his attack on
the Mexican batteries is published, and described as
life-like affair The enemy's batteries are at
work, carrying destruction into the ranks of the
Amerlcans--the second platoon of the cavalry has
been swept down-horses and riders are living to-
gether, ''heaped and pent." May is in advance of
them all, on his noble black steed. standing I'D in
his silrrups, his head bent forward. his long hair
streaming out behind like the tail OF comet, and
his whole appearance from the head looking like one
OF those celestial visitants.-Destruction is in his
path.
III Is further stated, for the edfcation of the fair
reader, that the Captain was once crossed in love
and since that time has never allowed his hair or
beard to be touched by a barber He will be cross
ed no more, we should think. as lady-loyes will
doubtless now be abundant and hundreds of them
be ready to cheer and soIace the '"gaant hussar
WadCheSter Republican,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
FROM THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE.
BUTTER.

we have heard great complaints from dairy wo-
men about their milk getting sour during thunder
storm, although perfectly sweet short time previ-
ous-Ihe following plans will prevent this in a
great degree-All the pans containing the milk
ought to be placed upon non-conductors of elcctri-
city, such as blocks Of baked wood, pieces of glass
or or wood that has been well painted and vanished
lhese are articles most easily provided Bees.
wax, feathers and wooen cloth are also non conduc
tors, but announcement TO he used All these arti-
cies Will insulae the pans and prevent the electric
mud from entering, which is the cause Of acidty
or Is IN fact the principle of acidity itself If glass
basins Were substituted for tin pans, the plan would
be better STILL and there would then be no necessity
for the practice suggested above the glass would
preserve the milk much longer sweet than pans.
ana the acid would have no effect upon it. We
are not aware of any acid that has the least impress
sion on glass, except the fiuoric acid. All iron YES
sells, OF vessels compounded Of ron as tin pans are
attract the heat very readily and of course sour the
milk and such is the affinity Of iron for an acid
that we doubt much if it is ever washed out en-
'reiy. Iron vessels, we are confident, are the very
worst that could be used for the purpose they are
even INFERIOR 10 wood JAMES GLENN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
WINCHESTER MEDICAL COLLEGE

The meeting of the College of Physicians of the
valley of Virginia, took place on Friday last, agree
ably to notice, when Hugh II. Mcclure. NJ. d.
-. Conrad, NJ. D., j. II. Straith, NJ ID p
Smith, NJ d., and w. A. Bradford. NJ d., were
elected Professors in the Winchester Medical Col
leee.
we are pleased TO sec this institution revived
and hope that il will meet with proncr enconrace'
ment. Virginia pays yearly tribute of more thar
one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to The NORTH
for Medical instruction alone. and it is only by
building up and fostering Institutions at home. thai
VIC can ever hope for relief from such oppressive
burthens.--WiVchester Republican,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

ELoeUENcEe-Ttuee loquence find to be moth
ing but the serious and hearty love Of truth and that
whose TSnd soeyer is fully possessed with fervent
desire to know good things, and with the dearest
charity to nfuse the knowledge Of them into others
when such man would speak. his words. like 81
many nlmbc and airy servitors, trip about him at
command, and in well ordered files, as he would
wish, fall aptly into their own places.--.Hiton
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

CUcUMBERs.-YELLow BuGs-A writer in
one OF agricultural papers says he has always been
successful in protecting his cucumbers from the
striped bug, by making balls OF clay, dipping them
IN spirits OF turpentine, and setting one on every
null, or by dropping a little of the oil about the
plants; but in the latter case care must be taken
not to let any of the Gil come in contract with the
young cucumbers, as they will inevitably be destroy
cd by 1t. This remedy is worthy trial.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
CHARLOTTESVILLE
f FACTOR Y.
---e9c.-- :

NIiE subscribers respectfully announce to their
friends and the public, that they are ready to
receive Wool TO manufacture ii into Cloth of various
descriptions.
They have recently made several rc,u inportant
Improvements in their Wool Machinery, which en-
ables them to manufacture the following goods of
superior quality, viz: Heavy Jeans and Linsc,H.
medium and fine Jeans, FianncLs Sc. all of which
they venture to say cannot he beat.
lhey are prepared also for Dyeing variety of
coloIs, which are warranted permanent, and will be
furnished cheap in proportion TO the cost of the color
wanted.
large stock of colored Cloth on hand of excel
lent quality (many persons who have examined it.
say ri cannot be bcaten,'O which will be sold Low
Tor CASH or exchanged for wool on accommodating
terms.
ag Places ofdeposie for wool, will be at Gar
lands Store on the road leading from Staunton to
louisville and at J. w. Mason & Co.'S Scottsyille
at winch places it will be received and taken to the
Factory, manufactured and returned free OF charoc
In good time, In case the owner does not wish TO
exchange it. CRENVDSON s ZONES
r. S-All wool designed to be woven at the
Factory should be brought in without being oiled.
Charlottesville Factory, May %, 1916.
0o- Lexington Gazette will please copy weeks.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
DISAPPOINTMENT

AS shall be unavodaby absent from Virginia ON
.hs day abovcnamcd, am compelled TO postpone the
sa,e OF this property for monh-say TO "Wednesday
oth July, 1916, at which time the sale will certainly
.asG place, II fair if not the fair day. Should
u W "e returned shall empower William Gordon,
personally present. CIIAS CSCKE
May 3, 1916.
postponcmcnt. f ~
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VIII also sci at the same time and place. upw ards
Twenty Likely Negroes.

mostly young Men and Women Also, all the stock Of
Horses Cattle Sheep, Hogs, Sc, together with good
assortment of farming implements.
Terms for the whole will be made known on the aav
OF salc-Any ono DESTROYS in the meantime of hearing
further particulars, can address Mr.. William Cor.
don, at Scott's Ferry, Albcmarlc county.
April 30 1916 CHARLES COOKE.
90 The Winchester Republican, Rockingham Regis.
ter, and Sentinel of the Valley, will please copy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
AUGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.

I virtue of Deed Of Trust made and executed to
Il me by VIM. Grips and Elizabeth, his wife, on the
25th day of August, 1917, and duly recorded in the
Clerks Office OF Augusta County, to secure certain
of money therein mentioned and its accruing in
terest, 10 Christian Balsley, due him by the said VIM
Grips and appointed to be paid the day therein men
toned will proceed TO sell at public auction IN the
town Of Staunton, the Post Office corner on Monday
the 9th day of July next for cash. certain tract or
parcel of land situated in the county of Augusta on the
East side of Back Creek on branch of said Creek and
branch of South River, containing
100 AOl&laSo
and being the same tract parcel of land which was
conveyed TO the said VIM Grips from the said Christian
Basley and Elizabeth his wife, by deed bargain and
SALE bearing date the day before the aforesaid deed of
trust and intended TO be recorded in the Clerks Office
OF the County of Augusta will be fully seen by
inspection Of the deed Of trust to which reference is
had The title TO this property is believed to be good
but selling in the character of trustee shall only con-
vcy such title is vested in bv the deed of trust
June A, lSf6.-tds JOHN ii. PEYTON.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
LAND FOR SALE.

TUE nbscribcr offers for sale about One Hundred and
MY Acres of Land, fifty Of which cleared, the
1siancc IN timber This land lies about three miles
west OF stanton, and adjoining the lands of VIM. En-
gleman, George Paris, and Chesley Kinney. On this
Ianu is never failing Spring though SMALL and on a
nohcr part of the land more suitable for building it is
confidently believed well of can be obtained on
fifteen or twenty feet digging. The exposure of the
land is chiefly South and East and is susceptible Of
ing made pleasant place For terms apply to the sub
scribcr near the land. HENRY HARTMAN.
April 30, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
V A l. LIABLE ESTATE
I'M III a @ N is gHo

IN the 10th day OF June next, will offer for sale ~
Public Auction, my Estate in Nelson county one az
the most valuable properties in that region of country
II situated five miles below the Court House. and eight
miles above New Market, the James River Canal.
The tract contains 1914 l2 acres, than half of
which is in wood remarkably well timbcrcd and very
large proportion OF il fine tobacco land n that
part OF the country Most Of the cleared land is
good state OF cuvation having been improved by the
use OF plaster and clover Although situated among
mountains this tract lies remarkably even, being le
tam side too steep for cultivation There about ono
hundred acres OF creek and branch flats Of which
arc mighty improved (havipg been kept up rs tobacco
whole land is well enclosed, in good state of cul.
susceptible Of division into three or four
la ! each wei supplied with timber, and Astounding
WIN ne springs OF running The improvc mcnts
sonss. o. an overseers House (our rooms Negro Ca
Granary with Thrashing Machine attached Cribs
Stables and Tobacco Barns sufficient to cure 30 600 lbs
tobacco. 49,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
Inc improvements consist OF a plain comfortable
DWELkE.VG HOUSE ISyr0

DVELkx.vG HOUSE x&SN
with all necessary out, houses, Spring house. fp1s
and Smoke house, large and convenient lsse H#
Barn with a Granary attached TO it, and an S@AA&-
excellent Orchard OF choice fruit trees.
The greater part Of the tract is undulaing without
being steep broken and about three hundred acres
II are OF the first quality of Augusta land.
There are two failing Springs near the Dwell.
nS. house. and others on different parts Of the tract
which afford an ample supply of water. The Meadow
is large and exceedingly productive, and more than
an acre OF II is liable TO damage from frcshcts.
such as TO make it easy divide the tract into two or
three farms, giving to each abundant supply of tim
Der and water. f'
In point of fertility Of soil, saubrity of climate adj
vantagcs OF society and convenience 10 schools 10
church, and TO market this is surpassed by few
IL any IN tue county and the subscriber confidently
recommend 1t to any gentleman who wishes TO obtain
such combination OF advantages for fair
Any one DESTROYS of purchasing is requested TO call
the terms of sale which will be accommodating
April II, 1915. MOSES MSC,UE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
TRUSTEES SALE OF LAND.

RY virtue of a Deed Of Trust executed by John
- Burgess and recorded in the Clerks Office of the
County Court of Pocahontas shall for purposes in
said deed mentioned proceed the 18th day of July
next IN the town of Huntersville to sell, for cash.
Tract Of Land containing
GSS A0lGlNSo
much thereof shall be necessary living nm bs.
head waters of Williams River, in Pocahontas county
This land is admirably adapted grazing and lies con-
tguous TO boundess extent of the best range in West
ern Virginia will convey such title as is vested in
me. CHARLES RUCKMAN Trnstcc
June 4, lSf6.-4t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

SIR0OP AND ESTERLE'S SELF.SETTING
b D x T r A p FOR r ATS

'I'HE subscriber is the sole proprietor of the
right TO make and sell the above Trap in the coun.
interest of Mr.. John Stafford his late partner in the
same and is prepared to fill all orders which may be
furnished at his shop in Staunton. Those who wish TO
ria Their premises OF that great pest the Norway Rat
are requested TO call and examine this admirable in
Vention. DAVID O.. HARRY.
Stanton, Nov. 6, 1876
NJ b. All persons hereby forcwarncd from in.
ringing upon the right of the patencc as the law will
DC enforced against any offending.
D. O. HARRY
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
WOOL CARDING,

THE subscribers, having purchased the Cardiug Ma.
:. chimes oil the late James NJ Helms, have erected
them at Sharlcy's Mill, Smokey Row, near Hebron
church. where they will be prepared by the 10th of
is month TO do cardng In the best and the
shortest notice One of the undersigned saac POTTERY
under whose care these Machines will be, engaged
ior about nine years cardcr for Mr.. James b. Trim
PIE ana he atterS himself that this circumstance will
be sufficient recommendation 10 him in his new loc,
ton. ~
10 w DOL will be received at Mr.. Hogshcad's in Mid
diebrook, at Mr. Guys Decrfeld, at Mr. Eugcno IT.
Sine's IN the Pastures, and Mr.. Breckinrdgc's in
Staunton, and returned regularly when cared Price
ior earning cents per pound and Wool Flaxsccd and
Tram OF all kinds taken in payment if delivered the
Machines. ISAAC POTTER
ROBERT POTTER.
May 7, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
CONsMHSsHONER,S SALE.

~" ~ ~ 4 WV h|Ee - h5INHHe
RY virtue ola decree of the Circuit Superior
Court of Law and Chancery for Bath county,
pronounced at the Aprl Term, 1876. in cause
therein depending, in which Bernard Peyton is
Plaintiff, and John Dean and others are Defendants,
the undersigned as Commissioner therein named,
will on the 18th day of July 1876, at the Court
House of Bath County proceed to sell to the highest
bidder at public auction, credit of six, twelve
and eighteen months, in equal instalments, certain
Tract or Parcel Of Land
IN the Bill and proceedings of said cause mentioned,
lying and being in the said county of Bath, and
containing by estimation
$50 ACRES
more or less. Bonds with good security will be re-
CURED Tor the payment of the purchase money, and
the title retained until the payment thereof
ADAM STEPHENSON, Com'r,
June a, 1846-1m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
INASlaII0N1Al8ILi
TAILORING.

THE subscriber recently from the Northern Cities
leave TO inform the citizens of Staunton, and the pub
lie generally, that he has taken the Shop door
OF MI kylc's store, Opposite the Post Office where
he will be happy TO have share of patronage As he
VIII devote his time to his business he promise in
advance that those who may favor him with their
tom shall not be disappointed. All his work shall be
executed in the most fashionable style and the dur
able manner.
He therefore respectfully appeals to generous public
10 give him an opportunity to exhibit his style and work
manship. d. w. ARNOLD.
N. b. will regularly receive the LATEST FASH
IONS from the North every three months.
Staunton, April l6. 1St6-tf d. w. A.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
A FINE ESTATE
IN MARKET.

In MARKET.
VIE subscriber wishes TO sell the Tract of Land on
which nc now resides, situated in Augusta County
between the Long Meadow run and Christians Creek
This tract contains
SG9 AO@lASo
about 200 Of which arc cleared and in a fine state If
cultivation and the residue well timbcrcd
Tins land possesses many advantages which arc cal
cuated TO attract the attention of persons DESTROYS of
procuring desirable residence of making a profita-
bic Investment of capital. 1t lies about mid way be-
tween Staunton and Wayncsborough, and within short
distance of the urnpike-It is within three miles If
Thinking Spring Church, in excellent ncighborhood
and convenient TO several Merchant Mills and Saw
land