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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-07
SENSIBLE WOMAN.

In one Of his excursions during har-
vest, Ming passed a field where
he saw a woman reaping. His Majes-
ty asked her where her com panlons
were.
"They have gone to see the King, !"
she replied.
"And why did you not go with
them" added the King.
81 would not give pin TO see
him." replied the woman, "besides
the fools who have gone to the city
will lose days work, and that is more
shan can do: for have five children
to whom | must give bfead.''
every good" said the King, put
ting some money In her hand, ''you
can tell your companions who went
to see the King, that the King came
TO see you"
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The allowance above for freight and
passenger money is Tower than is gen
orally charged upon the railroads in
the Southern States, and have aimed
at making a liberal allowance for the
expenses of the road. The repairs
and renewals upon the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, for period Of Z years,
upon that portion Of the track laid with
an edge rail, land an edge rail weigh
ing 50 lbs. to the yard, can BE used in
the place of the rail proposed by me,
and then the cost for superstructure
will be only 81, 900 per mile. the sum
I have allowed, with atrade of47, 900
tons was 1888 dollars per mile, per
year, as appears from the last report 81
that Company. In the same report i,
is stated, that it is believedy that, for
The FIRST year it could be maintained in
yepaif Tor 1925 dollars per mile5 and
for the second year,for 1895 per mile;
thatlhe H. rail track, Of which there
are nineteen miles east Of Harper's
Ferry, has cost an average Of about
$2lo pef anltum, per mile, to maintain
It, ssoce III ms laid, seven years ago,
and tIiesl Tail track west Of Harper's
Ferry his cost. for the thee yers Of its
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-10-07

habits, thus formed, to pursue any Of
the'vocations which require q labori-
Gus and persetering exercise eithe. Of
body or mind Some Of them, indeed,
may eventually seek 10 apply them
selves 10 different mechanical pursuits,
in order to secure. "a less preeariops
subsistence hereafter. They wifi look
out for masters, or ss5osses," according
to the moderu phrase, and IN some in
stances, will be fortunate enough to
find those who will make verbal agree
ments to leach them The art or mystic
ny of trade. But what are generally
the terms of such agreement: Do
they specify any ef'the ssipulations
of obedience on the one part, or of
care in health and in sickness, of re-
sponsbiIi:y for moral training as well
as for the development of mechanical
skill on the other part, as were wont
to be embraced in apprentices inden-
tures' Alas, for the boy,no such spec
ifcations are any longer made or ad-
hered to!
As we understand the fashion of the
times, tbe boy receives so much for the
first year, so much additional for the
second, and SO on, as long as his indie.
dependent spirit, can brook the few re-
s'raints placeduponi,, forwhichhe mere
ly engages to work certain hours in the
twenty four, and in all 'intermissions
of labor, night and day, to be unquaf-
ihedly his own master--in fact, he
stands in his relations to his master,
in the light of a journeyman! He
boards where he pleases-keeps stch
company as is most agreeable to him
spends the nights and the Sabbaths
too often in rowdyism and mischief
in parties and epic nics"--and all is
well with his good easy "boss," if his
little journeyman but makes his APP
pearance when the bell tolls the hour
for labor.
But we will pursue this subject no
farther. We need scarcely call the at
tention ofthose who rememb Der how We
ny different these matters were 'coltduc-
ted in former times, to the present du-
ties both Of master and apprentice; and
I'VE feel, that to such, and indeed to
any one who will take the trouble TO
reAeci upon the matter, it would be
needless to point obt more particularly,
the consequences of the change. We
might add, however, our sincere belief,
that not man will read this article,
who in his youth served OFT a full ap,
premiership under the old regulations,
but will coincide with us in the opin-
ions We have advanced. We know
some such, who were indentured for a
period of seven years, and who, now
far advanced in life, look back upon
their relationship with their masters as
the happiest of their existence. Phil
cdelphia Courier.
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THE GRATEFUL PHYSICIAN.

A certain physician, when he visited
his rich and iIxurleni patients, always
went into their kitchens and shook
hands with their cooks. My good
friends said he, 4 owe you much,
for you confer great favors upon nae:
Your skill, and your ingenious and
palatsble art of poisoning enables ds
medical men to ride in our carriages ;
without yonr assistance We should 30
on fool and be starved
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An editor away down east, who
served four days on a jury, says tbat be
is so full Of law that is extremely bard
for him 10 keep from cheating some
body.
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Total Eastward image 1915 g
West,rard TONNAGE.
Total Westward Tonnage 7 1897 tons
TotalEastward Tonnage 16, 1875 "

TotalEastward Tonnagel6,l95 d"
Total Tonnage "a 1922 tons.
will suppose that so passengers
will pass over the road daily, or rs
each way, this is small number, and
we might safely calculate upon 100
passengers daily. so passengers dali
ly will give 1920 passengers passing
the road yearly.
now propose with the amount Of
business, above estimated, viz: &c, 900
of freight, and 1920 passengers year
IN, to show the receipts to the Compa-
by, the expenditures: and the profit to
the stockholders.
Revenue.
From Transportation of &c.
900, tons of freight, at 5
cents per ton per mile, or :,
$3.50, for 70 miles $91 900
IS, 25O passengers, or 80 daily
at $3.50 63,S75
TRANSFORMATION Of the mail 1000
Total receipts SI6l, S75
Expenses.
Repair and renewal Of track
at $500 per mile S2l COO
Cost of Motive Power, repair
of Cars, Bridges, Depots,
Water Stations, &C., on
transportation Of 26. 900 tons
off7eight, at 2 cents per ton o,4oo
Cost Transportation oils, $50
passengers, at l cent per
mile 12,777
Total Expenditure $70,l77
Is Total Receipts l6l, 1915
--
Profit to the ComDany SOL sos
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ALEXANDRIA AND SHENANDOAH
sRAILROAD.

To the editor Of the .4ler. Gazette:
In my communication Of the l1'h
sinst.,i stated the probable amount OF
Trade that might be expected upon the
Alexandra and Shenandoah Railroad,
at 26, 900 tons, and gave some Stats
ties to show that there was every rea-
son 10 believe that the amount of the
trade would be much larger. ! aow
add some statements taken from the
reports Of the Winchester and Potomac
Company, showing the amoant OF
Trade upon their railroad, 80 miles
long, FOR the years ls4o and '46:
Tonnage upon the Vmchsster and Potomac
.. Railroad for 1916.
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,rities viii flourish upon our seaboard;
then Virginia will again fake that proud
position IN the confederacy o: Amerl-
can States that it was her pride and
privilege to occupy in: her palmiest
days position she is Justly entitled
TO from her geographical position, her
productive soil, and her immense re-.
sources Of every kind, above and be-
meath the soil. OBERLlN.
Fauquier CO., Va, Sept. 16, AT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-01
AUGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.

REiNG desirous to remove to the southwest, i
= now offer two small Farms at private sale from
this time until Thursday the 10th day of Septem-
Der, and in case of failure to sell privately, will
on that day, Q6th) offer at public sale l2O Acres,
bounded by the main road leading from Staun,ou to
Greenvllle, 6mies from. each place, with 70 Acres
cleared, the balance well timbered, and nearly all
enclosed by fence. 1t has on it Log Dwelling
House, Barn, Spring house aud good Orchard con-
venent to the house, and several other Springs
This property is in high and healthy situation,
and convenient to Mills. 1t adoins the land of ia.
cob Saylor and others. ..:N ,i.
In case OF sale of The above, will also offer the
Farm live ON, containing Is Acres OF thereabouts.
"a miles from Saunton, on both sides of the Lex
ington road, about GO Acres of which are cleared
and productive, the balance in excellent timber
There are a number fine Springs on it, one within
I'D steps of the door, and an excellent water power
on one OF the most reliable streams in the county,
The buildings are of wood-a Dwelling House,
Kitchen, Barn, Spring and Smoke House, Ice
House, Corn House, &C., all convenient A Saw
mill and Pulling mill has been in operation for up
wards OF fifty years, and the Saw-mill with small
expense could be put in operation
Any person wishing to purchase, of course, will
view the premises and Judge for themselves Pos.
session will be given this fall, in case of speedy
sale. GEORGE UIIDSCN
August %. lS47.-tds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-01
ROBBERY.
$500 REWARD!

A MOST daring robbery was committed in the
village of Blacksburg, Montgomery county,
on the 2lth of July last, under the following cir
cumstances: MIR. j. r. Robinson, of the n Y.
Circus, while passing along the public street, was
attacked by mob composed of some twenty per-
sons, who had assembled in front of a grog shop,
ana was immediately forced into the building and
robbed of Gold Watch, Guard and Fob Chain.
valued at $3.50, and his pockets red of their con-
tents The timely interference of other members
OF the Circus Company, saved him from violence
OF more serious character. Before Mr. r. was
conscious of his loss, the mob had dispersed, and in
the darkness Of night defed pursuit. The above
reward Will be paid upon recovery of the property
and proof to conviction of the offenders, 500 for
the property alone.
90 Mr. Petcrman, of Blacksburg, Proprietor of
the Blacksburg Hotel, is authorised to pay the a.
bove reward. w. II. LOUNT Aren't
August 25, lS47.-3w Wy. Circus Co.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-01
STANTON ACADE MY.
R. ". BUSHNELL, A. NJ, Principal.

VNllE next session of This institution will begin
ON Monday the 9th day of September, 1917
The Trustees cordially recommend this School
TO the patronage of the public. The course of in
sructon embraces all the branches necessary to a
good English, Classical and Scientific education
and Students will be prepared for admission into
the higher classes of our best Colleges.
MIR. Bushnell is graduate of the University of
Virginia, and has had some years. experience as a
Teacher. He will be aided by Assistants approved
by the Trustees.
The scholastic year will be divided into two ses-
sions of five months each, and will end on the Is,
Of July, 1913.
Terms per Session Of FfUe Months.
For the English Branches, $3.50
For the Classics and Mathematics, 1850
Payable in advance to the Treasurer or secured
by bond to his satisfaction and each applicant for
admission will produce the Treasurer's certificate
Of his compliance with these terms.
SAMUEL CLARKE, Pres
G. nj. COCHRAN,
A. IL. III. STUART,
WILLIAM KINNEY.
ADDISON WADDELL.
JAMES CRAWFORD,
WIN. FRAZIER,
ROBERT S. BROOKE,
KENYON HARPER,
September I, lS47. Trustees.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-01
01MlNIISSIONJIAla9S SALE
OF WAYNESBOROUGH
TAVERN PROPERTY.

obedience TO two DEGREES pronounced by the
= Judge of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery OF Augusta County, one on the 18th day
of November 1916 and the other on the 18th day
OF June, lS47, in the case of Mary Glenn against
Isaac Rosenbarger's administrator and others the
undersigned, who was appointed commissioner
for the purpose, will proceed on Friday the 18th day
OF September, lS47, on the premises, to sell to the
highest bidder at public auction, the property in the
proceedings in said case mentioned, consisting of
large FRAME TAVERN HOUSE, with all the
necessary out-houses attached, situated on two
town lots lying in the upper end of the town of
Waynesborough, and an out-lot Of about one and
half Acres, on which is situated large BRICK
STABLE, all of which is known as the Wilson
property. And small lot lying contiguous, on
which there is a BLACKSMITH SHOP.
TERMS.-So much cash as will be necessary
to defray the costs of sale; the balance i'm six
twelve and eighteen months, the purchaser OF pur-
chasers giving bond with sufficient security for the
deferred payments and the title to be retained I'M
til the last payment is made.
DAVID $. YOUNG, Com'r.
Aug. l8, lS47.-5w
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O 3 7 y U a q z.

DIED, at his residence near Waynesboro, on Mon
day last MIR. RoDERr PoarERFiELp, Jr, in the 10Th
year Of his age.
DIED, noar Hebron Church. on the ODD of July last,
Potter.
DIED, on the evening OF the 9th ult at the house
oil Nj Way land, near Hebron Church, Isaiah Nc
FALL son OF homas McFall OF this County the Did
year OF his age. The deceased was from his early
yosth Of sedac aud moral deporn,cnt and from the
great modesy of his character cndcarcd himself to
those amongst whom he was thrown. Only few
months was he inmate Of the mansion where by an
;nscrutabe Providence was ordered he was TO die
aud atho' he was amongst those. usually called stran
Xcrs yet was he in the hands of friends aud his near
est kindred could not have watched more kindly over
him, and mnistcrcd to his necessities in an illness of
thrcc weeks, than the kind family amongst whom he
died For the friends of the deed the writer hereby
tenders to this family and neighbours their sincere
THANKS and humble acknow lcdgm .nts for the attention
shown deed son and brother.
DIED, near Bridgcwatcr, Rockingham County Au-
gust 10Th, after prolonged illness Mrs JANE IRvNr
consort OF Mr. Jacob c. Irvine the 7Ih year of her
ugc.
IN recording the death of this aged disclc and cs
tcemed friend, II is privilege say, that we
row not as those who have no hope. The Saviour
whom she loved, and whom she creme mbcrcd in the
days Of her YOUTH, and whom for more than half cen
Jury she had cndeavorcd TO scrvo in her connec ton
with the Presbyterian Church, was with her. we be-
cve as she walked through the valley Of the shadow
OF death His rod and his staff they comortcd her
and she is gone confidently hope to the crest which
remaneth for the people of od."-But who can est
mate the loss which her death has 6ccasioncd to her
few surviving children and above all her aged and
afflicted husband For about so years, they had been
spared to walk together, along Journey Of this life
and IN the evening OF their days to minister each
In afiction and sorrow but she is gone before And
a voice from heaven declares to ali who vet remain
"Ihe time IS short" Gricvc for her, but prepare
90 meet her in our Fathers house. sPay unto the
Lord thy vows and very soon you may also chant the
anthem OF the redeemed ia heaven Comm
(fS- Rock ham and ,,,,,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-01
COMMISSIONERS SALE,
oooc-

pursuance of decree Of the County Court of
Augusta, rendered on the - day of March.
lo4l, in a cause therein depending, wherein J. X.
Chambers and William Chambers are plaintiffs.
and Mustoe Chambers and Others heirs of Ann
Chambers, deceased, defendants, will be sold on
Saturday the 25th day of September next, before
the door of Benjamin CrawHord's store in Saunton
TO the highest bidder, lot belonging to the estate
of the said Ann Chambers, deceased, adjoining the
lot of said Crawford OH which said store is situa-
ted and fronting Beverly street 10 feet and run
ming back so feet.-The terms Of sale to he as fol-
low, viz: the expenses of sale to be paid in cash
and the balance of the purchase money in three e.
quail installments, a; six, twelve and eighteen
months, to be secured by bond with sufficient secu
rlty, or deed of trust on the property sold
GEORGE ESKRIDGE,. Comm'r
August 25, lS47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-01
SALE OF NEGROES.

RY virtue Of decree of the Circuit Superior
Court of Law and Chancery for Bath County
IN cause therein pending in which Json Douglas
and others are plaintiffs and the Administrators of
william Douglas, deceased and others are defen-
dants, pronounced at the April Term, 1S47, of the
said Court, the undersigned as commissioners named
Tn said decree, will proceed on the 25th day OF Se,
tember next, before the Front Door Of the Hotel at
the Warm Springs, to sell at public auction, for
ready money, to the highest bidder, the following
named slaves, TO wit Alexander, Allen, Mary and
Juliet, all young and very likely, and the title in
disputabe. '''
6 CHAS. s. EDWARD STEWART.
oeptenber j, l04|.-tds. Colnm'rs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-01
LOOK AT THIS!

VENHE subscriber having declined business, offers
- for sale the HOUSE and LOT which he now
occupies, situated in the town of Scottsville, Abe
marie county. The House is a long, two story
frame building, DO by 45 feet; the lower story is
divided into two Store rooms, 20 by 45 feet, and
well finished off for dry goods and grocery bust
ness, or either separately. The upper story is fit
ted up for private residence. The Lot fronts 46
feet on the most business street in the place, and
runs back 2O5 feet to a street in the rear-There
is no doubt but that this one of the best locations
for merchandising of any in the place, and is like
wise a pleasant residence. Also two other Lots
one on the Basin, 70 feet front, and running back
$50 feet, having two Lumber Houses on it the
other Lot, or my interest in it, is on the Main
Street, and has very good Dwelling House on it,
The Store House and Lumber Houses are worth
the attention Of any person who wishes to engage
extensively in trade, as very heavy business is
and can be done at this place.
This property will be sold on time, or exchang-
ed for farm. IL not sold privately by the 18th Of
September, it will then be sold at public auction.
JOHN w. CLYNE.
Scottsvle July e. 1S47-eowtI 5sept
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-01

VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan,
Gerry for Augusta County, the End day of August.
John Crawford Plaintiff,
AGAINST
James Bourland, Benjamin F. Fry, Jacob M. Par
sons and James Kerr-Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendants Jacob NJ. Parsons and James
Kerr, not having entered their appearance and Civ
en- security, according to The act OF Assembly, and
the rules of this Court and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that ,hey are not inhabitants of
this Common wealth 1t is ordered that the said
Defendants do appear at the Clerks Office afore-
said, on the first Monday in November next. and
answer the bill of the Plaintiff; and that copy Of
this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper
published in the Town of Staunton. for two months
successfully, and posted at the front door of the
Court house.
A COpy-Teste,
NICI1'S. &. KINNEY, c. c.
August 25, 1847.-2m.
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TRUST SALE.

RY virtue of Deed of Trust bearing date ON
~ the LIST day of September, 1916, and of record
in the Clerks Office OF Bath County Court, exc
cuted to the subscriber by James Paine and ouisa
his wife, for the purposes therein mentioned, [
shall proceed, on the 18th day Of September next,
on the premises, to sell to the highest bidder for
cash, all the undivided interest in these several
Tracts of Land lying on both sides of the Cowpas-
ture River, and one entire tract on the Fast side
of said river in the County of Bath, being the same
Lands conveyed by Thomas Mcdonald and wife
to said James Paine by deed bearing date on the
said LIST day of September, 1916, and duly record
ed; reference being thereunto had will more fully
appear.
There is erected and in full operation on the pre-
misses Sd'o .deH with circular saws, propelled by
water taken from the river, which affords a never
falling supply, and it has been clearly demonstrated
by actual experiment that lumber can be RATED
down the river with safety md convenience. The
title TO this Land is unquestionably GOOD, but shall
only convey such title as is vested in me by said
Trust Deed.
CHARLES l.. FRANCISCO.
August lS, lS47..-4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-01
THOMAS AND CHARLES ELLIS,
MlSla0GANNSa
No. 1O6, Main Street,
RICHMOND. VA

A RE regularly engaged in large Wholesale
a Dry Goods and Hardware business, the two
branches of which are separated, the first floor of
their establishment being devoted to Dry Goods,
the second TO Hardware. Their supplies are chiefly
OF their own importation from England, direct but
where domestic manufactures can be obtained to adj
vantage, they selected at the North, by one of
the concern, at the factories or from fresh hands,
They invite the attention of the Country Merchants
to their stock, with the assurance that great pains
are taken in procuring Goods Of The best qualities
and that every proper inducemen to buy will be Of
fered to those who may favor them with call
August %, lS47.-2m.
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August, 1SA7.
CHAIRS! CHAIRS!
None need complain for want Of a Seat!

TH>1lS is to make known to those in want of GOOD
comfortable and we-made CHAIRS, that
have commenced regularly the manufacture of this
artlcle-from the common to the better and best ar
tlcle IN this line ;-and from the facilities afforded
me by possessing the fine Water Power formerly in
the occupancy of the V. Institution, can manulac
ture and sell them lower than they can be purchas
ed generally. My materials for manufacturing Ma
hogany, Cherry. Sc, are laid in at cash prices.
CANE-BOTTOM s. INFANTS CHAIRS
OF every description, at all times made TO order
wholesale and retail
Those at a distance wanting Chairs for retail,
can be supplied on liberal terms. A specimen of
my manufacture may be seen at the Furniture
Ware House of A. ID. Chandler, next door to the
Post Office, and at the Ware Room of Geo ID.
Lancaster, near the mandatory.
A. II. MELROSE
August lS, lS47-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-01
FEMALE SCHOOL.

IN the first Monday of the present month tho 2nd
~ Session OF School for the Education of Fe-
males, will be opened in Waynesboro', under the
immediate instruction Of Miss SARAH II. DOUGLASS.
The gentlemen who are the principal patrons of
the School have entire confidence that Young ladies'
IN the ordinary course of an academic education will
here find facilities and accommodations which will
Justify every reasonable Observation-Disclosures
may be learned on application to WIN. w. King,
Esq, Waynesboro'
Further reference to Rev. B. M. Smith, Rev. r..
w. Bailey, Hon. A. III. HI. Stuart and Alex. S.
hall, Esq. Sept. | 1S47.