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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

DIX; WlSTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY
VIE extraordinary success attending the use Of this
medicine in diseases Of the lungs, AMI the many
singular cures i has effected having naturally attracted
me attention OF many physicians well as the whole
fraternity OF quacks, various coDjecturcs and
nave arisen respecting it's composition physicians
nave supposed to contain iodine other ignorant pre-
enuerS say IT must contain mercury, and TO such
substance they esch attribute its singular efficacy As
such opinions altogether erroneous and calculated 10
prejudice many persons against it, PLEDGE OUR
hONOR that il contains nothing Of this kind, or any
thing the least injurious; on the contrary il is compos
cd OF the most simple substances the principal Of which
are the extracts Of tar and Wild cherry bark and tho
whole secret Of its efficacy consists in the mode by
which they prepared.
None genuine unless signed l. BUTTS on the wrap
per
,,gy:F For sale by Wholesale and Retail by DR.. r.
bbKkELEY and A. ID. WREN, in Stanton, and by
druggists and Dealers in Medicines generally in Vu
GINA August 49, 1S47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT

Are the public aware at what enormous EXPENSE
THIS war Is conducted, and what bright prospect
exists OF nice little National Debt to be paid off
when we shall have gotten out OF it? The official
quarterly return of the Secretary, for the quarter
ehuihg on the 3Uth Of June, estimates the war ex-
penses alone at SIC 572, 594 and the mboLe exnen-
SEES OF the Government at 49,. 474. sos. There arc
more troops employed now than they were then,
and consequently the expenses for the next quar-
ter will be GREATER but allowing it to remain in stat.
quo, at the end Of the year the Government will
have spent $90,000,000! Pretty well for an eco
nomlcal Government The receipts from customs
and other sources for the same time, were scarcely
eight milons-so that, IN the year, if there is no
falling off. they will reach thirty two million
lake 81 from ~, and S60,0O0,0O0 are left of debt
win which the country will be saddled, at the end
Of that time-Tphig
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

village to build ups new village, which. after a
lew years, may DO totally Frustrated great loss of
property when the road shall make another move
Tor further extension. will no doubt be the case
IT tho road goes few miles, or some ten or fifteen
miles beyond Charlottesville, and stops no ,chere,
or at some place in the woods. He, moreover,
verify believes that the stock will pay much better
II The road stops at Charlottesville than if now ex-
tended to the mountain base, because the Increased
trade and travel gained thereby he does believe
will bear any just proportion TO the increased out
lay Of capital. Yours respectfully.
j. TIMBERLAKE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

o. Our paper, although dated on Thursday here
'oioTe, has been regularly issued on Wednesday
and for this reason we have made change in the
date Subscribers, Of course, will not be affected
by it.
Our advertising friends are informed that TO in.
sure the insertion Of their vors it is necessary thew
should be handed in by Monday evening. as Tues
day Is invariably set apart for making up the form,
proof reading, correcting, Sc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

An officer returned from the wars, who was at
social meeting last evening. was Boosting exces
siVeiy OF his own personal valor and prowess just
as 'he "ine-ootte came round to him, he entered
on rather tedious narrative Of an attack made on
INN at Buena Vista by some Mexican soldiers
three OF whom he left dead at his feet, two of whom
fell wounded, and the remaining t,vo of whom. as
an irlshman would say, ran away. He was so in
tent on blowing his own trumpet that he never
thought OF passing the wine which stood before him.
nan an hour having elapsed, and the tale being not
men half told, his friend on the right, impatient for
me WINE and with his boastu story, stretching for
the bottle, coolly called out-.A little more Crane
Captain Bragg.6[N. 0. Delta. July %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
A QUESTION FOR FINANC,ERs

Mr. Secretary Walker has taken much pains IL
persuade the world that low tariff will bring more
revenue than high tariff. Why did it happef
that ne did no practice upon his own preaching
when he settled the tariff for the port of Vera Cruz
IL low tariff brings most revenue here, why does
IL no. oring most there Why should twenty per
ty in Mexco2
these are questions which we should like tn
nave answered, in as much they mplicate the
consistency OF the Secretary, and his confidence in
his own theory.-R Wing. "'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

GAMBLER TO BE SODA trial took place at
ot Louis recently, which lasted three days, of
man named William Enos, who was taken up I'M
der inc vagrant law. Ii appears that Enos was
professional gambler, having the "visible means If
support" 50 far as ready cash is an element of
such means, tor he produced more money than was
perhaps In the possession at the time Of any other
person present. He was found guilty, however,
and Justice Butler ordered his commitment under
the law, in order that he might, within three DAYS
time, be offered for sale at public auction, to the
highest bidder for SIX months Of his valuable ser.
vices
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

Curan and the Co,c.-A few days before his
death, Curran was taking an airing with some
friends, and as the state of his health would only
allow the carriage to proceed at very slow rate,
cow that was grazing by the road side put her head
IN at the coach window. "What curious circum-
stanceW exclaimed one of the gentlemen. ..Not
at all, sir" replied Mr.. Cuuan, "she knew Won
were Irish, and was looking for baiI."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
LIGHT ARTILLERY.
BUENA VISTA AND SACRAMENTO

The Baltimore papers claim for Maryland the
honor OF being the first State upon which call has
been made tor Light Artillery. This is mistake.
That honor belongs to Missouri
An intelligent correspondent remstkt,. GA,
the battle of Sacramento. the Artillery and RIA
practice had effect at greater distance than per-
baPs was ever before known TO wit. COO miles
The battle grounds Of Buena Vista and Sacra
rnento are 600 miles apart The former was fo,,rb,
on the 22d and 23d February, and the latter on The
25th OF the same Month at this battle were 4 2O0
MexIcans, who. but for the Mlssourisns nodoY
Doniphan, would, in all proba bity, together with
as many more from Durango and Zacatecaa. have
been at Buena Vista" "''''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
BIT U a & z.

DIED. the 9Th instant, WILLIAM RoBiNsor
second of Robinson Hanger esq, OF New Hope aged
about years.
DIED, on the 18th instant, AT the residence OF the
late Mai. Moses FIcCue, Mrs. MARY reIict Of Mr.
Robert Hepdrcn Of the county Of Nelson, in tho ga
year Of her age.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

The Boston Advertiser closes an excellen. article
upon tho question OF the Presidency with the fol
lowing pertinent remark:
- IL the Wings Of Massachusetts, vote against
Taylor IT VIII not be because nc is slavehoder ,
General" ''''0 10 :"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

W The Hon. HENRY CLAY arrived in our town on
wednesday evening last and left early next morning
oeing on his way eastward. He was enjoying most
excellent health at the time The deep interest excl
ted IN the minds of his countrymen by the commanding
genus OF the statesman patriot orator was atesed
by the large coDcourse that assembled to get peep a,
him' or in his own language, to give him can old Vir
gina shake" To far the larger part, however, this
privilege was denied, for wearied by his journey he
look an early opportunity to retire to his private apart
men How grateful it must be to his feelings tortur
ed as they are with the recollection another sacrifice
on the altar OF his Country to know that although de-
prived by fraud and corruption of that public demon
stration Of gratitude he so mertcd there are eyes
which still look upon him the second Father of his
Country and tongues which still call down blessings
his declining years
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

Meade OIocofoco) has been elected to Conores,
IN the Petersburg District, to fill the vacancy coca
stoned by the death of Mr.. Drumgoole. His ma
ioritY is 2SS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

Imaginary 1roubles.-Half our grefs are magi
nary Before you have recourse TO arsenic. there
lore, try what virtue there is in an emetic Instead
OF your business being deranged, may turn out to
nave been nothing but your stomach. Two thirds
indigestion ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
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NOTICE,

A LII persons indebted to the subscriber are re
qgested to call and pay their accounts by the
lat OF September. as am preparing to 90 to the
North and rely upon my customers 10 enable me to
do so.
A. s. KINNEY
August 70, i347
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

81 loved my wife at first, said wag, "and 70
the first two months felt if could eat her ur
Ever since then I've been sorry didu't!'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
SECOND VOLUME.

Mr. Editor,-ln answer to your correspondent
b., am authorized to say that Hopison's Cd Yol-
ume Of the History Of Prginia will be published
IN the month of October, and the call for copies
shall be answered at the Bookstore without delay
thereafter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

WY, we learn by letter from Lynchburg, that John
whitehead, Esq, was on Friday last elected Tel
ier' and George w: Turner, Esq, Book keeper, in.
the Branch Bank of Virginia, in that town. TO sup
Ply the vacancies occasoned by the removal from
tneir Offices OF William b. Averett and James B.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
EXPENSES OF THE WAR.

The National Intelligeucer, in replying to an
article which appeared in the Baltimore Argus,
denying the expensiveness Of the Mexican war,
gives the facts. in regard to Military and Naval
Appropriations made since the commencement of
the war, as shown by the Appropriation Laws.
which we lay before our readers that they may not
be deceived by the many false statements tina, are
made by INSCRIPTIONS partisans. They are as fol
lows:
appropriations at The last Session.
For support Of the army and volunteers $3 46i SO
or support OF the navy. g, 307 ,95S 10
For concluding peace with Mexico. 5000, 900 90
~ 1856 ,4i9 SO
appropriations at the precious Session
For prosecution Of existing war. & 10 900 600 90
For support of the army. .... .6S73 ,Os2 81
For volunteers and other troops. IL 957 1859 90
For support OF the navy. 4 ,449 ,7O3 IS
For regiment of mounted ri1emen. -. 81 500 90
For sapPers. miners and poutoncrs. o., 900 90
36,3s6, 645 OF
Var appropriations since the ,car begun
Last year $50 1856 ,645 OF
Total OF war appropriations Sc, S73 065 90
The appropriations for the same objects at the
next Session of Congress, should the war continue
will exceed rather than fall short of Fifty Millions
Of Dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

To CONQUER PEAcx.-This phrase was first
used by Fouche, the head Of the Partisan police
See Memoirs of Fouche, 1924, p. 1856
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

sufllciency Of stock has been taken in the Cen
tral Rail Road OF Pennysvanis to authorize the is
sue ola Proclamation declaring its charter to he in
operation. The charter for the construction Of the
Baltimore and Ohio rosd 70 PirsbuIg 10 therefore
declared void
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

70 The Augusta Democrat says that the Wing
papers call our army the "Army of Domination, D
and that Gen. Taylor calls it the '.Army of Occu-
PatIon,' and then asks the question, (Which is
rghtF flour neighbors will explain TO us what
Gen. Taylor meant by calling it the Army of Enva-
SION in his celebrated letter to Gen. Gaines we will
answer their question. Will they do it?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

- MT; McCalla'S Statement. Ieitera,es, that the
PRESIDENT did repeatedly assure him, that the two
Catholic chaplains, Fathers McElroy and Raw. had
been appointed as spies and not as chaplans.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
HEBRON OHUROH.

4eNAYNHERE will be no Public Worship
U&B - in Hebron Church on the 22d, the
fourth Sabbath in this month";
August l8, l647.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
THE SPRINGS

The mountains are now thronged with visitors
from all parts OF the Union At the White, there
are about 45o--at the Hot, 70-a, the Red Spring.
Snear the oweet,) Goat the Sweet, 4O-at the
niue, ~ at the Salt, good company-exact
heard from.-Leacisbtrg Chronicle
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
CowAN.
COURT OF APPEALS.

LEwIsBURG, August 3.
Daniel Fishburn VS.. Thomas Harris.-Petition
tor an appeal from decree of the c. S. c. Of Au-
gusta. Allowed.
Reuben b. Walter and ais. vs. Charles u. Ham
ilton. Petition for appeal from decree of the
C. S. C. of Bath. Allowed
August S.
VIM. Guy and others vs.. David Futz. Petition
for an appeal from decree of the c. S. C. OF Au-
gusta. Allowed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
STA u 81 TONS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST Is. ls47.
THE RAIL ROAD AGAIN!
NOW OR N-EYER!!

We would again call the attention of our people
to the necessity Of prompt and enorge tic action up
on this important subject
We do not propose to enter upon discussion
which has been committed to other and ADLER hands,
but would simply remind our citizens that at the
August Court, on MONDAY next, a Meeting
will be held at the Court house. and that the sub
ject will there be discussed in manner which will
be well worth the hearing even of those opposed to
the object in view. We hope our farmers and
mileIs will attend in full force, and that they will
come prepared to act with decision.
We are aware that there is much difference of
opinion in our County as TO the comparative merits
Of the Rail Road extension and the Scottsville
road, and we are ready to admit that G. popula-
ton like ours the question is not free from Difficult
ty. We know also that in portion of our Coun-
ty the Shenandoah Improvement is attracting a
large share Of attention, and we agree in the opin
ION that that important work has been too long
neglected. The fact is that all these improve
ments are important to our County, and with pro-
per management and concerted effort, we believe
all may, sooner or later, be secured.
the means Of accomplishing all these important
works at once. One more of them must be
postponed for the present, and the question is for
ced upon us, Which shall be first undertaken
Every practical man in the course of his bust
ness occasionally finds more work ready to be done
than lac has the force TO do; and every prudent
man understands the propriety of doing first the
work that wont keep, and postponing such as can
be as well done at another time. Apply this rule
of common sense To these three improvements and
1t will be at once, that while the Scottsville
road and the Shenandoah Improvement can as well
be made at any future day, with the Louisa
Rail Road, so far this County is concerned, it
is emphatically "no,o OF ncrer''
In connection with this subject we would call at
tention to the following letter of MIR. TMBERLAKE,
who is of the most active friends of the extern
sion upon our route, and who may be supposed TO
speak the sentiments Of our Albemarle friends:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

The recent appointment Of Col. Sterling Price
OF Missouri, to be Brigadier General uice Col. Da
Wis declined, seems to have produced very gene
raj surprise The objection to his qualifications for
the office must be very strong, when we find a
leading journal of his State speaking Of the ap
Pointment as follows:
From The Missouri Republican,
"Hppointment ofhe President- Col. tSterl,np
Price, Of Missouri, to be Brigadler General. piec
Jefferson Davis, declined"
The above announcement appears in the Wash
ington Union of the 3d. and is therefore official
were this not the character of the announcement.
not man in Missouri would believe it. Sterling
Price Brgader General of the Army Why, it is
'he most FOOLISH, inlquitous, and ridiculous Of all
me outrageous appointments made by James X
Polk during the war. Who recommended him =?
Not those VINO served under him in New Mexico.
nor any body who ever was in Santa Fe, and took
note OF his inefficiency and misconduct there
who will says that he has earned such promotion 2
No one who saw the disoTdery and riotous copd
ton Of his camp at Santa Fe the sickness which
was supeTinduced by his neglect Of all subordina
ton and the result which followed, in the death Of
one fourth Of the men Of his regiment The an
polntment Is an insult TO the brave officers of Mis-
sour, Illinois. and the other Western and Southern
plates. who hare shown fitness for command and
have also distinguished themselves in battle and
we are much mistaken if any BODY in this State or
elsewhere IS foundto applaud IT,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

ARTIFICIAL WATER PowER-An Italian En-
gineeE has received the verdict of the Paris Acade
my for water mill of from five to fifty horse DOW
er, worked by an artificial waterfall, and which
can be placed mp as motive power in any manu-
factory, occupying small space, requiring little
labor, and OF course producing vast economy as
compared with the steam engine, as it requires no
cOTnbustibe.
IL consist of eight pumps, worked with great
ease by single man, CT Is said that two men would
suffice Tor an eight horse powermachne } by means
on an admirably disposed counterbalance system
i he pumps supply reservoir placed at a proper
height above the water-wbeel, as in the case of a
natural fall and the water falling upon the wheel
to which the strap for the machinery Of the manu-
factory Is affixed, the whole goes round and puts
the machinery In motion. The paradox of this in
Yeution Is the return of the water to the fountain
bead In such way as to keep up a continuous
fall.
Steam Hod- Cmrier.-The contraction. nm The
Bay state mills now hoist their brick and mortar
by steam. small engine is stationed in the low
eT story Of the mill, to which is appended an end
less cham, running from the engine TO the floor up
on winch The workmen are engaged To the
chain the hod5 OF brick and mortar are fastened nv
a hook, which is firmly affixed TO the nod On ar
irving at the top the tenders take the hods from
the chains and carry them to any desired part Of the
building. A man stands near the enrlne In take
off the empty hods as they approach the floor bv
the downward side of the cham. The labor of a
bout twenty fVe men is saved by this ingenious in
ventlon, which was first adapted to this purpose
we understand, at Lowell last summer.
Laurence Courier.
A sufTiciency Of stock has been taken in the Cen.
tral Rail Road NJ peunvsIv,nia IN sr,be,;.. IT. ::
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

Turk VS.. Richard. Judgment Of Rockingham
C. s. G. Argued and time taken to consider.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

August 70, i847
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-17
LOCKE'S
PATENT PORTABLE CHAMBER
foR GLSTLfaES, LADIES AND cHILoRgx,
No 81 Auu-st Neg.YorE

No. 81 Ann-st New.YorE.
THIS BATH IL acknowledged by ell who have used II
TO be superior to anything ever manufactured FOR ths!
purposetook the premium the late fair Of The Amer.
Institute IN competition with Batess celebsled bath
and several others and 10 highly recommended BY The
press.
Ii forms ornamental piece OF furniture for bedroom
may be used as Shower Vspor Bath. and srrsng
ed with hooks hat when not used for ba,hng II
avery convenient wardrobe for ladies' seniemens
use II occupies bat q % inches square the door,
and weighs DC. S. pounds when Bsess baths Of the ssme
SIZE weigh u.s. thus rendering portable with perfect
ease from room 70 room
The construction OF the Bath 70 such ha, the most dell
cate female manage II with perfect ease Inc font
Is lowered 10 receive the water by small crank wnich
can be turned by child tits then raised and retained al
any required height for child, lady or gentleman The
bah IL administered BY pulling small cord which opens
valve In The bottom Of the founlsn and may be closed Al
pleasure thereby enabling lady OF nervous tempefs
menl 10 tske from one 10 I've gallons al time.
IL NAV be converted into simple or mecicafed vapor
bath by attaching a ANAL apparatus win spirit lamp,
witch Il sold with the bath n required
Manufactured and sold wholesale and retail, by
JOHN LOCKE 81 Anr-st New-York
Prices range from g. to Sa Steam Generator with s
sppanenances Persors at distance desiring further
information relative sire style Of finish and prices
sddIesng The subscriber, be urnished with eireniss
containing particulars ms iswS&iyW