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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

The RHINE.-A foreign correspondent of the
Boston Atlas, speaking in Of his recent letters
of the Rhine, eXclaims -
chow can give even a faint idea of the beau
ties OF this river! Notwithstanding all | had read
and heard OF them, was not prepared for the real
lty. have passed the Hudson many times and am
constrained To admit our North River, the Rhine OF
America, is no match for the Rhine of Germany
setting aside the wonderful works OF art and indus
try OF ancient and modern times, and the associa.
tons OF the latter Where our Hudson presents
half dozen miles Of scenery like the vicinity OF
West Point, the Rhine has fifty of such. The
most lofty and precipitous mountains, crested by
the ruins Of the old castles, frown you on either
side, for Il hundred miles in extent, varied with
beautiful cities, towns and hamlets, many beautiful
cathedrals, chapels and monaseres, the river max.
ing various windlngs among the mounains-some
rising abruptly, nearly perpendicularly from the
river, others gently recedlng, the sides of which
are cultivated for the grape.
Ii Is surprising 10 see the extent of the grape
cultivation i'll France, and especially ON the Rhine
where the best wine in Europe is made. The sun
ny sides OF all the mountains along the Rhine
where n human foot can stand, are covered with
vines, each cultivated with the greatest care plant
ed In hills, and trained short a stick five feet in
height You will see miles in extent OF the vine
yards; and along the steep sides OF the hills terra
| ces OF stone masonry, and steps, which must have
taken years Of labor, extend from the water to the
SUBMITS, at regular and close intervals, on which
the grapes that produce the best wine are grown
the immense extent OF the vineyards in this coun-
try may be imagined if one knows the quantity Of
wine drank. 1t is used as freely as water, and in
great measure supersedes it. The common wine
of France and Germany (being the pure juice o.
the grape as is every other kind, and quite unlike
the poisonous compound sold in the United States
costs very little 1t possesses not more than hal
the alcohol of cider, or the pernicous effects of the
latter, and where the wines from the pure crane
are commonly used, and none of the strong liquors
you will find but rarely any intoxication. | saw
but five cases during my stay in Paris Of two
| months -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

A writer in Hunts Merchants Magazine, esti-
mates the supply of coal from the Anthracite mines
OF Pennsylvania, at 2,SG0 900 tons, which at Al
per ton its average price at tide water, amounts in
value to 81 100000 -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

The Hon. S1LAs WRIGHr died suddenly a
canton, New York, on the morning Of the 27tI
ult., ct aPopIexy, aged about So years.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

W The War Department has Gale for five more
regiments oil volunteers to be drawn from the following
States two regiments from Kentucky, two from Ten
nessee' ana one from Indiana. These regiments says
the w ashington Union, expected TO be rapidly
raised and promptly placed in the public SERVICE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

Sampson Peter vs. Jacob Copenhaver and ais
appeal from decree Of Augusta C. S. S. Affirm.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

:. et- The Stockholders of the Baltimore and Obi
railroad have accepted the Virginia law, and mad
Wheeling the terminus Of that road
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

1t is estimated that thirty thousand baskets O
peaches arrive in Philadelphia and are disposed of
every day during the height of the season.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

W we would call the attention of our readers
10 the communications of 'Rockfsh," to be found
IN another part of this paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

Ten. Patterson has presented the State of Penn
sylvanIa with two brass cannon, captured at Cerr
Gordo.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

The Chinese spend annually sE9O,OO0.OOO for
incense to burn before their id0ls-about five shil
iIngs for every man, woman, and child in the en-
pre
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

10 The number Of deaths by yellow fever IN New
orleans on the 24th utimo, was forty. nine
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08
WHAT HAS THE WAR COST Us2

The Gettysburg (Pa.) Sentinel contains series
Of ably written articles on the policy of the pre-
sent war with Misunderstanding with reference
To the cost Of the War, the editor says:
What has the War cost us2 One Hundred and
Twenty Millions Of Dollars! $l2O, OOO,OOO! Is
this great sum? Is it loss to us Could we
have made any use of ito
With the interest of $3.50, 600. we might
found National Gallery, that would rank with
the British Museum as the British Museum does
with the Cabinet of Pennsylvania College.
The famous "Garden of Plants," founded and
endowed at Paris by Rchilieu in the times of
Louis the Fourteenth, and which is the greatest
In the world, did not cost, from then till now, as
much as three months of the Mexican war.
With $l2O,000,0O0. School house and Church
might crown every hilltop from the Penobscot to
the Rio Grande, and teachers of knowledge and
righteousness might do their mission OF good, with
out money OF price for any one.
| With Sl20,OOO,OOO, we might connect every
town in the land by railroad, and the Magnetic
Telegraph might be made to stretch its magic
wires along every thOroughfare from the Atlantic
| TO the Pacific.
With $l2o,OOO,oOo we nigh, build such a
Navy as the world never saw, and carry on such q
commerce as Venice, in her palmiest days, never
dreamed OF our flag might float ON every breeze
our sails wh'en every sea, and our name be heard
and feared in every harbor between the poles
With Sl2O,OO0, 900, we might feed every pool
man, clothe every beggar, and relieve every dis
tress, not once only but always, as long as tn,
population of the Globe did not exceed 100000,
uoo Starvation, poverty and famine, need neve
hnd a toothod on EARTH
And more, with $l20OOO.OOO. we might Civ,
the Bible and tell the tidings of our holy Faith, tt
every Heather land, to every foreign nation, an.
to every human soul.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-07-23

Eu4E
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-01
Isy Hodges, Roy ~ PuIHianl,
commissioners, SALE

PLANTATION, CORN, FODDER. COWS, &c,
q 7 dUCTION
pY virtue OF a decree OF The County Court of
ID Henrico, pronounced on The l3ih day Of Sep.
tember, 1889, will be sold al public auction,
(lctth0ut rssrrc, on The premises, on Friday, the
18th day Of October, ls47, the plantation now
occupied by Robert NJ. Pulliam, lying and being
road, ona ami one-ionrlh miles from The city OF
Richmond, adjoining The lands Of Ihos. B. Car
ter, Ado!ph Dill ana others, containing abonl o56
acres OF land, on which there is a good dwelling,
with seven rooms, a large barn, corn house,
kitchen, ice house, &c also. an orchard ofabout
800 apple and peach trees, (of choice variety
wine-sop and lowry apples with n well OF fine
waller. Said land is level, Of clay bottom soil
and susceptible Of Inc highest stale OF improve
ment-aboul iwo-lhirds OF which is well wooded,
with oak and pine timber, 1000 cords Of wood
Could be cut of Of said laBd.) The neishbor.
hood is desirable and The situation as healthy as
the mountains Of Virginia. Said land is admit.
ted by all 10 be the most desirable in The neigh
borhood. Terms one.lhird in cash and the bal.
ancc in Two equal payments OF II and "a months,
with bonds bearing interest from day OF sale and
a dce. Of trust TO secure the deferred payments.
Will be sold al The anne lime and under The
same decree, for cash, about thirteen acres OF The
same tract, enclosed by Adolph Dill, ESQ.
SAM'LT I. PULLIAM,
BARTHOLOMEW SLADE,
commissioners
Also, al The same Time, October 18th, Is47.
will be sold for cash, all The household and kitch-
Ell furniture, farming utensils, $50 bbls. corn. fod-
der, hay, cows, &c, Sc.
HODGES, ROY Il PULLIAM,
Sept. 22-d&ctds Anclioneers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-01
EOR SALE

A t PUBLIC AUCTION, 10 the highes, bid
II der, alOfange Courthouse, on MONDAY,
the 25.h October, that being Court-day, between
500 and GOO acres Of LAND, the most valuable
part OF the "FRESCATI ESTATE" There
are about 225 acres cleared; there are two fields,
which contain about 40 acres OF the bes, land
on The original tract, now richly taken in clover;
and there are 45 acres in lots for tobacco, in the
finest state for The planter; The remainder is in The
best kinds OF timber, such as locust, some ches-
nut, oak, hickory, and all the usual growth of The
Southwest mountain land. II is we'll walered.
There are no Improvements on il except tobacco
pens. There is a beautiful cite for a dwelling
house, elevated, but easy Of access, and level on
top.
| will sell il as a whole tract, Git would makes
delightful homestead or | am willing 10 divide
it so as 10 suit purchasers, provided they will take
i; all. The fencing is principally Of locust and
chestnut. The situation is a desirable one, as il is
believed thai the Louisa Railroad, when extend
ed, will pass by il.
TERMS OF Subtitle land to be sold for one
third OF The purchase money paid down in cash,
and a credit Of one, Two and three years for the
residue of The purchase money, in equal install
menis, secured By bonds, with approved personal
security, and a deed OF trust on The land 10 secure
the payment of the bonds as they become due.
FRANCES I. BARBOUR,
Exccuirix and Devisec OF The late
Judge p. P. Barbour.
ORANGE " Auo RI 1917 odds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-01

EXTENSIVE STOCK.
Fall and Winter Dry Goods.

WARREN, FARlSS & BROWN have recuived, by
w recent arrivals from New York and Boston, much
the largest stock Of goods they have ever before had the
pleasure of offering, consisting in part Of
Rich Brocade and Fancy Silks, from as cents 10 50
per yard
Rich Satin Striped and waiered Black Silks
Spun Silk and Merino Plaids
Satin Plaid Lama Cloths
Satin Plaid and Striped Cashmerrs
Rich Embroidered Cashmeres and Mouslins
Plaid mohair LustIes; PLAIN Mousllns, all colors
Printed Cashmeres and Mouslins, from Is. 10 Il. Cd.
French merinos. all c0lors; Mourning Cashmeres
Bonlbazines and Silk Warp Alpacas; Plaid Alpacas
White Embroidered Grape and Thibet Sbawls
Broche and Printed Cashmere Slawls, very cheap
Brk and Mode Col'd Thibct Shawls, silk fringe
Rich Embroidered Capes and Collars, large and select
assortment
White and Colored Embroidered Muslin Robes
Linen Cambria landkerchiefs, &C., &c.
Also, a large assortment of G~entlemen's Goods-yiz:
Black and Col'd French Cloths and Cassimeres
English and American Cassimeres, all qualities
Rich silk and Cut Velvet Vestings
Wooden Velvet do.
Cravals, Gloves, Suspenders, &c, In great variety
We would ask particular attention TO our supply Of
NEGRO CLOTHiNG-viz:
Baltimore PULLED Kerseys; Lowell Plains
Heavy Pulled Satinetts; Kentucky Twills
Mallory & Thompson's Jeans; Virginia leans
Plain and Plaid Linseys; Fiannels
Dufil, Twilled and Domestic Blankets
Bleached and Brown Sheetings and Shirtings, Cotton
Oznabures. &C., &c
To all Of which we invite the attention of purchasers,
both Wholesale and retail.
WARREN, FARIsS & BROWN,
Sept. al-c4t No. e5, Main 81.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-01
VALUABLE LANDS AND MILL FOR
CATE

THE subscriber has returned 10 Virginia, and, hay
j. ing deiernined 10 remove To the Wrsl, IL now pre-
pared 10 dispose of his Lands in SIotSylvania county.
SNOW HILL, his residence, is Two miles South OF
the Court house, and II miles South west Of frrder-
ickshurg, and viii he sold IN Tie whole or part, 10 suit
those treating fUr il, In tracts Of $50 and $50 acres, or
thereabouts.
Snow Hill proper contains upwards; of 500 acres, and
is one of the most highly improved country seats in
this portion Of Virginia, embracing 4 commndions
Dwelling, ont houses &C all descriptions, Rarns, To5ac-
CO Houses, Stables, Ice Houses, Ice and Fish Ponds,
Orchards, young and tnifty, OF all kinds OF choice
fruit 4 large aud productive garden, well aud neat
iy enclosed. and springs and fixtures about them, IN.
lplior TO noac In VTginia; all under recently repiifrd
fcncing aud gates; some Of the latter of which are SUI
prrior, heing built nj I cost of $40.
The MILL il upon The River 20, n never. falling
stream, two pair Of stones, and In good order, and
connected with II IS some 53n acres OF Land, well tia
berrd, the arabic part Of which is productive, as the
growing crops evidence, and adjoins Snow Hill.
The 2l0 acre tract alluded III Il ON the West side OF
the road from Snow Hill, The improvements on II con-
sisting re n comfortable dwelling house, yard and gar
den. well enclosed. kitchen, ice and meat house, Ice
and fish ponds, and a large and new h~larksmiIh's shop.
If MOI previo,..ly disposed Of, the abuve property will
he sold 10 the highest bidder. III tracis 10 suit purria-
sers, at Snow liili, on Friday, tho 9Th October next.
ny Sale positive, and without reserve.
Al the same time and place, MEADOW VIEW, the
late residence OF A. Parker, deceased.
The residue OF his lands on the South side Of the
River Pc, will he disposed Of alsO.
I shall be pleased to show The Property 10 all persons
desiring tn purchase. sTAP. ~CkUTl.uFiELD.
Sent 2J-CtdS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-01
VALUABLE CHARLES CITY LAND
FOO OATE

THE subscriber offers for sale his FARM-"INDIAN
FtELDS"-in Charles City comfy, living On the
Main road leading from Charles City Court. house TO The
city of Richmond, three miles from The former place,
and about t~hirty-five from the latter. II is in a mile
and a quarter Off public landing on James river, and
three quarters of a creek n~avieable for vessels drawing
five and 4 half 10 six feet Of water. This farm con-
tains six hundred and tWrnty aerco, shs~4 hundred and
aiIty Of which are cleared and in cultivation, the rest
well wooded and heavily timbered with oak and pine,
hut principally with oak. Nearly all the cleared land
il The James river soil, easily cultivated and improved,
and finely adapted to the growth Of wheat and corn
There are ON the place all necessary houses. The dwell
ling house and kitchen want slight repairs-all the other
houses are In good condition. The nelghb0rhood 10 az
good as any in Virginia, and ihckly settled. IL is
deemed unnecessary to describe "Indian Fields'' more
particularly, AS il Is well known, and those wishing to
purchase will doubtless view the premises for them
selves, which they are invited 10 do.
The terms, and any further information. will be at
forded BY the subscriber, on the place, or by letter, d.
rected 10 him, at Charles City Court. house, or by appli-
cation to John NJ. Gregory, ESQ.,, of the city q Ri0.
mond. WM. TYLER.
Slant T-rHf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-01
AUCTION SALES,
ELLA HILT,
AND HALF OF ELK ISLAND.
xHrIII- NJ AEEEnEn Eln SAI,. .

AND HALF or ELK ISLAND.
WILL DE OFFERED For SALE, at public auc.
w lion, on the premises, on THURSDAY, The 7lh
day Of October.
This Estate contains nbont 1900 acres, of which
500 acres are low grounds of The hest quality, and
about The same quantity Of high land, Of great fertility,
IN cultivation. The dwelling house new, large and
landsomr; the farm buildings IN excellent order; a firsl
i:ue gri.t aud saw mill. Situated on James River, so
miir. above Richmond. The freight of Il bushci oil
wheat is only ) cents, aud OF II HID. Of tobacco rs cents.
For further particulars. reference is made TO 4 former
advertisement.
TERMS.-One-fonrth OF the purchase money cash;
the balance in three equal annual insralmtnts, with in.
terest from the day Of sale. A bond with a deed Of
trust on the properly will be required for the deferred
payments.
All necessary preparations for sowiR. 4 crop OF wheat
will 20 on I'LL The day OF sale: after which, every flcili-
~ Will be afforded 10 the purchaser.
II WIN give me pleasure 10 show the property 10 any
one who desires 10 examine il.
My address Is Carersvillr, Cumberland co., Va.
PEYTON HARRISON,
An0 m -cttJ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-01
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
a Nab arm

ON JAMES RIVER, NEAR c~ooEHLaND =. ~.
u Y virtue OF a decree az Tie Court Of Iinstings for the
ID city of Richmond, in ChancerY sitting, pro-
nounced on the Ilth day Of August, lSi7, In two suits
against Kean, Garland and Others, . the other, Calls
guardian ngalns; Calls, Garland and othrrs," The un-
d%ersigned, who was thereby appointed 4 Commission.
er sur the purpose, will proceed 10 sell, IL nnbIic ailc-
ton, at Goochiand Court house, on MONDAY, the 18Th
day of October, lsi7, lhat being Court day,) at The
hour Of O'Clock, II. 81, that valuable Farm, In the
county nf Gonchland, on James river. about "a miles
above the city of Richmond, called Kamscnika, con
tanning about 730 acres, n map and survey of which
will be made, and exhibited II the sale. IL IA now Ia
nanted uat TO sir. John Thomson, IT,, Of GoochIand
Court house, who will IN doub: show il IL any enc dis.
posed To purchase. This farm sdjoius The well known
sslare called "Ieaverdam," owned by the heirs Of
james Pleasants, OF Maryland, and Corbin Warwick
Esq of this city. the soil of which, like theirs, can be
made equally fertile.
The terms Of sale for the above property will be-
one third IN cash, balance in equal instruments at one
and Two years, for bonds or negotiable notes, interest
added, secured by j trust deed.
w. C0ODIN Commissioners.
r. S.-Persons at n distance may attend this sale
with the positire assurance, that this property will lie
sold p;iAont yoerre. w. GODDIS,
Sept. 2i-ctds commissioner.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-01
lLnck7S Office,
WALL STREET.

Great Excitement on Val Street.
T UCK has added another prize OF SIC, 600 10
IL his list OF Capitals, and had to return the
same TO The Managers, ID. PAINE g. CO. for
The want OF a purchaser. Thus i, is adventures
lose The big Capitals by not purchasing ofLUCK.
This is The third CAPITAL recently received 10y
LUCK, two of which were sold 10 his city Gus
toners, viz:
Whole 9 p SO, $4,000 returned.
Quarter i IS 80, 5000 sold.
Drawn Nos. of Grand Consolidated Lottery, 80:
60 "a % 81 10 81 SO Q 81 ST II ~.
Whole 0 81 So, 5000 rc,nrned.
"IT NEVER RAINS, BUT POURSw
r STILL ANO Their PRIZE SOLD!n
Drawn Nos. OF Maryland Lorery, Glass l2S:
Is dS So % 81 80 9 S IL ID 60 4.
Halt Ticket 4 80 As, 800 dollars, which is
worth having.
bAND ANOTHER PRIZE SoLD!G
Drawn Nos. If Delaware Lottery, Glass 232
3 60 So ! 6 4G 50 % 90 % 40
Whole 3 26 So, sold and paid by LUCK.
The Grand Prize ri 10000 Dollars said!
The same cry is heard on the reception of every
dra wing of The sale of some big Capital, by one
or another of d. PAINE g. cos Vendors.
Drawing of Grand Consolidated, Extra, No. 80
II 81 IS % GO ST. 9 GO 10 10 % II 80.
Ticket II 81 IS, the Grand CAPITAL Of &c, 900
dollars sent from this agency 10 Petersburg, Vir-
GINA, and there sold.
Half 9 10 81, a small prize OF 100 dollars,
sold also in The above, and paid by LUCK.
Persons who buy Lottery Tickets, should re-
member that LUCK sells under .. PAINE &
CO.; and they should not iail 10 purchase in their
Lotteries, as the above unprecedented LUCK
will convince every one of theirs being the only
Capital Prize Lotteries.
Drawing OF Susquehanna, Glass No. a.:
Ga 70 / "a Is II % ~ G5 So Is 70
Numbers 40 70 10, prize OF $1,000 sold and
paid by LUCK.
1893, 90 Of 1000, &c. IS numbers, 10 drawn,
tickets 81. For Capitals call at LUCK'S.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-01
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND IN
POWHATAN.

+ y pursuance Of Il decrsc of rowhalan County Court,
! IA Cliancery sitting, pronounced on the 5h day of
april, 1911, in the case Of James J. Bin(ord, a. J. Hin
ford and J. J.. Bacon, merchants aud partners, trading
under tho ifm Of Binfords & Bacon. and others. pain.
tiils, against VIM. u. Archer, defendant, the Indersign-
ed. appointed by The said decree a commissioner for
that purpose, will, on SATURDAY, the End day Of Or
loher, ISi7, proceed 10 sell, on The premises, IN said
county, at public auction. TO the highest bidder, a GER
tain Tract or parcel of Land, which was conveyed NY
T.. J. Archer and Martha w. his wife To the said VIM.
u. Archer, In tnst, for the benefit OF said Binfords &
Bacon, and others, by deed dated the first day nf Feb.
ruary, loi5. and duly admitted 10 record in Powhaian
1915. The said lrart or parcel Of land Is described in
the said deed a. situated IN the county Of P0whatan, Oh
the waters OF Fine Creek, containing, by survey, nine
hundred and seventy. one acres, he The same mors 0r
less, and bounded by the lands nf Seth Iiaicllrf's Estat.,
II. g.. Saunders, Ro. x. Dabney, +. Ronald aud A. Cos
by and others.
The above described tract Of land lies about two miles
10 The Norlhward Of Powhatan Court.honse. IL has
upon II a dwelling house and oIi-r buildings aud inn
prnvrments, and is said la be remarkably well wooded
and walered. There il upon the property n spring
which IL thought 10 possess valuable mineral properties
TERaiS-One third cash, The balance in two equal
annual instruments, hrariDg inlereSt from the day Of
sale. Bonds with approved security will be required
far The credit pas nients, and the title withheld until
The whole purchase money shall he paid.
II found ,xpedi~nt 0i the day of sale, the said land
will then lie divided Into such and Il, Iaany parcels rs
shall suit uichasers, and be- in the judgment of The un-
d~rrsigned judiciols and proper
Sept. ld-cids JOHN s. CAsKiE. com'r.