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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-01
Pr A n O-FORTES
KN ABE & GAITEET,
MANUFACTURERS.
No. 8, Eutaw Street. Baltimore.

Il is believed that no Factory has received more
extensive patronage from Professors of Music
and Amateurs. Specimens of their Instruments
may be seen by this community at Capt. Harper's.
Col w m A. Bells, and at the .8uglsta Female
Seminary, to all of whom are permitted TO refer
A guarantee given in all cases u the purchaser.
that his instrument shall be satisfactory Prices
from $3.50 to $500.
The following notice of these Pianos appeared in
the Baltimore Patriot short time since -
In the warerooms of Messrs. KNABE & GAEHrE.
NO. y, Euaw street, are now several elegant Sc
ven octave, rose wood Pianos. of Gothic style,
which~lsuaR attracted much attention. and been
praised in?sfg highest terms by professors and ANA
teurs whoFave ffed them. They are in all res
poets very 4ineI Tumens. The case is massive
and strong, Id beautifully grained and most
tastefully carvet3sIhe tone is rich deep and pure,
and is what is technically called a warm. SHINY
tone-the touch. easy, and the mechanism com
plete. 1t is graassing to know that. such instru-
ments are madeaiH4his city, and it is even more
gratifying TO knQw That they are appreciated as is
evinced by the INSTANT demand for Them. Indeed,
we were surprisedtg find that there was such an
extensive and complete mandatory of Pianos a.
mong us, which has been steadily increasing from
its FIST establishment till it is now one OF the aro-
est N the country, and keeps constantly employed
in lis various departments, very large number of
workmen. ThoSsWho are regarded as judges say
there Is no Piano made any where. which. in its
musical properties or its external finish will take
precedence of these, and that the present high IA
vor with which they are regarded, will extend and
increase ITSELF as they become better known
t. Mr.. francis b. BAILEY is agent for sell
ing these Piano Fortes in Augusta county
limo 1917
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'E'HE friends and patrons of the late firm men
toned above will perceive that am and have
been since the 10th of March last, the sole propri-
etor of the concern 1t will be continued as hereto
fore in selling goods and purchasing produce, and
hope by good bargains and prompt attention to bust
ness 10 hold on to the.o old customers, and merit at
least the good w'shesiof the public generally.
n. B. Persons indebted to the late concerns will
understahd, that In order to enable me to meet the
Liabilities incurred In the purchase speedy payment
oftheir dues is essentially necessary, and they are
urgently yet vey. especially requested to liqdidate
their claims as pf5hnptIsyHs possible.
JOSIAH G. RTDGYyAY.
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III p n r Y B Ar e
TAILOR,
iSE'RaY WE'D

ENROM the stable OF of Peter H. Woodward. on
Saturday the 9TH inst, CHESTNUT SOR
REL HORSE, 5 OF g years old, last spring, about
10 hands high, light name and tail--no marks re-
collected. His fetocks had been badly trimmed
and his name worn off by the collar.-He was last
seen on the road leading from Clnedinst's Shop to
to Benjamin Houff's. Any information respecting
SAID estray will be thankfully received and if de,
llvered to my father ). M. Woodward or p. FL.
woodward, a liberal reward will be given
JOSEPH n. WOODWARD.
june IL IS17-2t
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REFERENCES.

Bishops and Clergy of the Diocese of Virginia
Staunton. Hon. Judge Thompson Winchester.
Fredericksburg. Hon. Judge Lomax Richmond,
Hon. Judge Baldwin, VIM. McFarlane,. Esq. !;
Halifax, James Bruce, Esq; Bedford, DIR. Davis;
Botetourt, John II. Anderson, Esq. James
Woodvile. Esq. Roanoke. VIM. Nj. Peytof, ESD,
Gen. Watts; Clarke, DIR. Randolph
April l. lS47
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FRESH ARRIIAI,i

GEOWNE s DEAK!NS have Just received an
additional supply of rich Artificial Flowers.
handsome Mourning Prints-Also, a variety Of
Furniture CalicoeS, which will be sold at small
advance.
They are also offering few very fine fashiona-
Die Bonnets at shade above cost in order to close
the lot.
June +. 1917.
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BOOKS! BO0KS!! BOOKS!!!
ROtlPrf GnAYann

III AS just received from New York and philadef-
~ phia, the following Books. Sc: Moneue' 5
History Of the Valley Of the Mississippi Harual
More's Works; The Works Of the Rev. Robert
Hall Handsome editions Of the Poeticsi Works Of
Burns, Scott, Campbell, Milton, Aenans and
CowRer Poems by Amelia. &c. Also, Fine Pen
knives; Silver Pencil Gases Ink Stands, a new
and beautiful article; Extra spperfine Note Paper
Envolops, Waters, Sc, in Jokes Gold and Silver
Paper; Portfolios, &c; The Architect, by VIM.
II. Ranlett.
Staunton. MAY 2l(lS4I.
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r e M OV A T.,

rSHI1E subscriber has removed his store to the
New House, on Main Street, opposite to Mr.,
Cushing's Confectionery and two doors West of
Mr.. Benjamin Crawford's Store, where he will be
happy TO see his friends, and is prepared to offer
them general stock of
DRY GOODS
GROCERIES, IL4RDW.ARE, HITS,
caps, BOOTS, SHOES, Sc,
at as low prices as they can be bought for in the
county, for Cash, Country Produce, or on the usu-
al time to those who pay punctually.
Being averse to the system of putting and the
trlckery of trade, he will endeayor 10 substitute for
them spirit Of accommodations, fair dealing and
low prices.
Persons sending orders for goods may rely upon
getting the article sent for on good terms as they
could il they were present.
a. S. KINNEY.
June 5, 1917
T. S.-For number of articles see Small adver-
tisenents.
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GRAZING LANDS FOR SALE,

/ HAVE for sale several superior Tracts of Land
admirably adapted for Grass aud Grain, in
Washington county, Va, viz: A Tract Of some
800 acres 6 miles from the Salt Works. of which
near halfisefearcd, and not less than 250 acres
well set in Timothy and Clover. 7'here are few
more productive Grass Farms in the State. All
necessary farming and family buildings arc on it
also Two Tracts. EACH of some 500 acres Of clear
ed Land, and several hundred of wood, and one of
them mProve1, within two miles Of Abingdon
Apply to Edward Ful;on. or
WYNDHAM ROBERTSON.
June 81, 1S47.-2ms
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NOTICE.

'RNtlE partnership heretofore existing under the
firm ofPAUL s. RiDGWAY, in Staunton.
is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and Josiah
Z. Ridgway has become, by purchase, the owner
OF the Goods, Wares and Merchandise of the said
concern, as also of all debts due the firms of Isaac
Paul s. Co., and Paul & Rdgway, and is also to
pay all debts due by the said firms except such as
may be due TO the said Isaac Paul. or contracted by
the said Isaac Paul for the said firms
ISAAC PAUL.
JOSIAH G.. RIDGWAY.
% March 10Th, l647.
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COURT HOUSE

Tor said county, will receive proposals for the same,
until the 10Th day of August next for building a
house of something near the following descrip-
ton To have 2 large Court rooms. Clerks Of
fees. Jury rooms, rooms in the basement story
-one for Sherifis office, the other three for wood
rooms The building to have good and subsian-
tal Rock foundation, the body OF the house to be
of Brick and covered with Tin. A plan of the
above mentioned Court House, Sc, will be left in
the hands of Maj. Jacob Lynch, Clerk of the
County Court.
Bond with approved security, will be required
from the contractor, for the faithful performance of
the work
JOHN NJ. PRESTON, ,
WIN. Y. c. WHITE. !, Comm'rs.
>. JOHN ID. MITCHELL.)
June IL, IS47-6t
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VIRGINIA :--Bafh County Circuit Superior
Court of Law andy Chancery, April 50, lS47.
James McCourt- Plaintiff,
AGAINST 80"
George X. Byrd and Thomas j. Rider-Defend
IN CHANCERY
This cause is ny consent refeted to Charles l..
Francisco. who is hereby appointed a Commission
er for that purpose with directions that he ascer-
tain and state the consideration paid by the plain
tiff to the defendant, Thomas j. Rider. for the
Bonds IN the Bill mentioned and that he also ascer
tai2 and state the balance due upon the judgments
OF James b. Campbell against the defendant. Tho
mas }: Rider, assigned to the defendant, George Il.
Byrd aud make report thereof, together with such
matters as may be deemed pertinent by himself, or
required by either of the parties to stated and that
said Commissioner is authorized to proceed in the
absence of either party having reasonable notice of
his primary appointment or adjournment shall fail
to attend him. =
Atcopy-Teste.
CIiARLESeL. FRANCISCO, Clerk.
The parties to the above mentioned suit are here
by notlfied.that shall proceed on the 18th day of
July, lo47, at my office at Bath Court House to
execute the above order of reference at which time
and place they can attend if they think proper with
such papers and testimony 4they may deem ne;
CHAS. L. FRANCISCO.
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PUBLIC SALE

ENHE undersigned, the Executors of Lewis
Mowry, decd, will offer for sale at the late
residence Of the said Lewis Mowry, four miles
North East Of Stanton, on Thursday the Doth of
July. lo47, all the personal property of the said
decedent, consisting of SLAVES, (arnong them
some likely men, women and Children a quantity
OF FLOUR, upwards of 1000 gallons of WITS
KEY, IA or 10 head of HORSES, about 20 head
of CATTLE, SHEEP and HOGS, HOUSE,
HOLD IND KITCHEN CURVATURE,
Farming Utensils, quantity of different kinds of
Grain, several Plantation Wagons, Cart, Horse
Gears, &C., sc.
Also, 10 shares of Valley Turnpike Stock, and
10 Shares of Stock in the New Shenandoah Com
pany.
The sale will be continued from day to day un-
til all is sold
Terms OF SALE.-For all sums of IS and un-
der the cash will be required ;over S. credit Of
nine months, the purchaser giving bond with appro-
we'd security.
ROBERT SNAPP, } Editors. of l..
JOHN KOlNER, s .Mo,cry, deed
July ], lS47.-tds
e5~ The Augusta Democrat will please copy.
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az Sll[NAMi iGATNEt

will be furnished when desired upon short notice:
The subscriber deems it unnecessary to saw auy
thing upon fhe subject of Bathing--to say nothing
OF it as luxury, those who have experienced the
cleansing. invigoratng and other beneficial effects
of Bathing, know how 10 appreciate it--aud the
want % such All establishment here, has been a.
source Oh regret not only to the citizens, but to the
travelling public.
The subscriber having fitted up his rooms at con-
siderable expense hopes to merit the PATRONAGE of
generous public.
The Ladies' Bathing Rooms viii receive the at
tention OF Mrs. ShUPE. and those for Gentletuen
will be attended to by the subscriber.
~ Entrance to the Ladies' Baths, opnos;,c
CARRIERS Tavern. and to the Genteruen's Hshs
opposite the building being erected for tho WIS
Hotel CHARLES 1T E.,rt4tgP,, nia
Staurtoh. May 81. 1S47. r.
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JUDSON MACoY

@AGGA-Nsg gAlG AIMS 8
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TO BUILDERS.

WE, the undersigned, Commissioners appoint
ed by the County Court of Washington, L
Superintend the building of q new
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BATHS! BATHS!, BATHS!!!

RAIHlNG ROOMS have deem fitted up by the
subscriber. at his residence, Immediately East
of CARRIERS Tavern in Siaunton, for the accoumo-
daton of Ladies and Gentlemen
u a WG s.
OF any temperature, from cold TO hot, will be fur
nlshed upon half hours notice
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-01
YOUNG LADIES, SCHOOL,
BUCHANAN, B0TETOURT COUNTY, VA.
REV. Jas. kleELR0Y & MRS. McELR0Y, Principals

KEV. Jas. MeELROY & MRS. McELR0Y, Principals
NJ r. s. MRS. McELROY, will open at Blu
A'A chanau. on the first Of May next, YOU'VE
LADIES' BOARDING ScHoor.. The number Of
Boarders will be limited to thirteen and the whole
school TO twenty-five. The health, comfort,
thorough education, true piety and refinement Of
the young ladies'. will be the objects OF the con-
slant aim and efforts of the Principals
Terms, per session Of five mcnhs--Boafd. wash
ing, fuel candle light, &C.. S65OO. Tuition. i'm.
Guiding English, Latin and French, sos Music,
extra. Payments in every case in advance
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IN COMMON COUNCIL.

Town of Staunton, on Tuesday, June 22d, 1917.
Mr.. Baldwin fiom the Committee appointed on
the 3lst day OF May last 10 enquire into the cond
ton Of the Water Works. and TO report what meas
ures ought TO be adopted by this boald in order to
their efficient regulation, submitted report, which,
upon the motion OF Mr.. Kinney was laid upon the
table.
Mr.. Kinney from the Committee appointed on the
4h day Of March last. TO report am Ordinance con-
corning the Water Works, submitted an Ordinance
IN the words and figures following, to wit
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FOR SALE.
Just Received.

"WSN FhFCCTNFU;
A SUPPLY Of DRY GOODS and GROCE-
RlES, for sale very cheap for cash-Good
SoSugar and Coffee at 50; loafdo. at Cd Gunpowder
lea az - ctss1o 81 % Salt S2.75; Cotton Yarn
at Factory prices, from the best Factories Bacon !;
SHAD and HmsISe; Hays; Dye StufSs, sc.
Stanton, June IL, 1917
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-04
CUSTOM HOUSE REGULATIONS.

The duties on imported articles required by law to
be paid on entering them at the Custom House, will
be found specified at the head of such articles, in ou
page of quotations. The following other regular
tons:
Memorandum. in all cases in which the in
voice or entry shall contain the weight. guam
tity or of goods, wares or merchandise now
eg he'd measured, or guaged, the same shall be
weighed guaged, or measured, al the expense OF the
owner, agent, or consgnee.
Drdcbdcks.-That, from and after the first day OF
December, 1896 IN lieu OF the bounty heretofore au-
thorlzed by law 10 be paid on the expectation oil
picked fish Of the fisheries Of the United States,
there shall be allowed, the expectation thereof,
il cured with foreign salt drawback equal IN amount
TO the duty paid the SALT and no more: TO be as.
certaned under such regulations may be prescribed
by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Credits. -Ail duties payable in cash-or,
Goods Wares aud Merchandise on their inporta-
tou may be placed in Public Stores under the are
| housing law, a<d duties paid when such Goods,
Wares, Sc, are Withdrawn thereirom (except Tor
re exportaion,) but If not claimed at the expiration
of year, duties and charges paid, are then to be
appraised and sold under the direction OF the Coiiec
tor of the Port.
Tares aHolced.-On sugar in boxes 10 per cent; in
casks II; in bags and mats 8. Coffee in casks rs IN
bags q and bales 81 Cotton in bales . and in ceroons
g. Cocoa in casks 10; and in bags /. Cheesein boxes
20. Indigo in ceroons IL; and in cases l5. Pepper
in bags2. Pimento in bags 3. And Figs in drums
10 per cent.
Leakage and breakage.-On spirits per cent
Ale Beer and Porter in bottles TO- Allother Liquors
in bottles per cent.
Restrietions.--No goods to be imported in vessels
less than 30 tons burthen. No Beer, die and Porter
in casks of less capacity than forty gallons beer
sure or if in bottles Of packages less than six Dozen
No distilled spirits in casks of capacity than
ty gallons wine measure, except Brandy, which may
be imported in casks in any capacity not less than l5
gallons.
Tbnnage dty.-On American vessels and the YES
sesof Denmark, Central America, Netherlands Ham,
burg Bremen, Lubcc, Prussia, Sweden, Norway, Old
enb,rg, Russia Austria, Brazil, Hanover, Papal Do
minions, Portugal, Sardinia, English Mexican and
Texian, from whatever port or place, free; and on
French vessels coming from Martinique and Guada.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-04

For every vessel, either drawing feet water or up
wards, or measuring rs tons custom house tonnage,
coming from the sea to the city of Baltimore, per
1901, '''' -. y ~
For every vessel OF like draft, from Baltimore
tosea, ...........' .'......... ....2 oo
For the months of December, January, February
and March, in addition to every foot such YES
sci draws, ..-........ 49,. 49, -
Belt enacted by the General assembly Of Maryland,
That every master or owner OF merchant vessel 60
ing to sea- whether sailing under coasting license
registered of the burhen of one hundred and twenty
tons and upwards shall be obliged TO receive the first
Pilot who offers to conduct pilot his vessel, and
shall continue the Pilot to the Capes, or shall
pay to him halfplotage; provided the said Pilot shall
speak or board said vessel above Fort McHenry and
shall be duly licensed to act as Pilot and provided
further that the Pilot who shall have conducted any
vessel from the Capes into port shall be entitled to
take charge of the vessel as Photo the Capes,
on her next voyage
SEC 2. Ind be IL enacted, That any master or own
er of merchant vessel sailing under coastng license
or registered of the burhen of one hundred tons and
upwards coming from sea, shall be obliged to take the
first Pilot who shall offer to conduct or pilot his YES
sell and shall continue the to the port OF destna
ton or shall pay to him half potagc; provided said
Pilot shall speak board said vessel before Cape
Henry Light House shall bear south, and provided
also the said Pilot shall have branch or license to
the destined port of said vessel
SEC 3 Ind be il enacted, That the owners Of all
vessels of the burthen of scventy-vc tons and up
wards, not exceeding one hundred tons, before going
to sea- shall apply TO the Board of Pilots for license
TO navigate the Chesapeake Bay and shall pay to the
said Board for such license the rate of six cents
ton and such license shall be good for twelve months
SEo.4 Ind be IL enacted, That the master of any
vessel for which license is made necessary, by the
preceding section, who shall navigate the same with
ont such license shall subject himself to receive a
Pilot upon the terms as is provided Tor IN the
first section Of this Act.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-04

Bills, Notes, &c., unslamped, are no evidences Of
debt.
Supplement to the Act imposing Duties on Pronis-
sory Notes, &C., from and after the LIST day Of
May, 1876.
All Deeds and Leases are required to be stamp
ed One Dollar. Bills Of Sale, where the amount
conveyed exceeds $500 and release of mortgage,
One Dollar.
Mortgages, with without covenant for the
payment Of the sum intended TO be secured, are re-
auired to be stamped according 10 the above SCALE
Where bond or note is given for the debt secured
by the mortgage, it is not necessary that such mort,
gage, and the bond note thereby secured, should
both be written on stamped paper.
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WHARFAGE.
All beyond the

SECTION |. Be ii enacted and ordainedby the May
or and City Council Of Baltimore, That from and
after the passage of this Ordinance all Goods, Wares
or Merchandise landed on the public wharves, from
or placed thereon for the purpose of shipment
posture for sale, shall pay the following Rates of
Wharfage for each and every day the same may
main thereon, or any less time, excepting, however,
Fire Wood and Lumber, the rates of which to be
accounted for the whole time allowed by Ordinance,
for the same to remain the wharves,) to be paid
by the owner or consgnee in event of their being
none the master of the vessel and all goods shipped
from vessel to another, nehalf price, also be
paid by the shipper owncr,or the master afore
eaid
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-12-04
REGU LATIONS
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.
Extracts from the Ordinances no,o in force

Extracts from the Ordinances noto in force.
1t is incumbent the Harbor Master to collect all
tonnage daily and whenever two days tonnage is due,
and the payments secured to his satisfaction, he
shall enforce the payment thereof in the same man
ner as other city dues are collected.
The sum of two cents per ton shall be, and is here
by assessed aud levied upon every vessel of sixty
more tons, arriving at the Port of Baltimore, which
by the laws of the United States, is required to
port and the Custom House. aud the collector
of the port shall be- and is hereby authorised to col
lect the same.
Also the sum of two cents per ton shall be, and is
hereby assessed and levedupon every vessel osixty
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CHOICE PROVISIONS.

UNHE subscriber has still on hand and for sale on
n pleasing terms, Of his own manufacture war
ranted to keep well in any climate, TO say:
Mess, Prime Mess, No. ] and Prime PORK
Mess and No. | BEEF; Beef TONGUES
BACON-Sdes, Hams and Shoulders, superior
quality
LARD-Family Lard, sealed up in stone jars;
also quantity of suitable Lard, in brls. and
kegs. for shippers, good; and
100 tierces city packed Prime Mess BEEF.
JOHN d. EARLY,
aug IA If No. 37l Baltimore-st
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roupe fUe cents per ton-when laden with other
than colonial produc,. On French vessels from
other ports and on all other foreign vessels Except
as above enumcratcd) coming from ports where Anne
rcans are permittedto trade inetyfor Cts per ton
On Spanish vessels coming direct from Spain . cts
per toni from Cuba 81 cts. per ton; oherPorts y