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BRANDRETH'S PILLS.
acrimonious HumOrs the cause and onIy cause of
all PAIN and Distress in the Body.

DAN is the warning given by the nerves that there
Il are acrimonious humors in the BODY No man ever
had an affection of the lungs but it from Acrmon
Gus Iiumors having settled there. No man ever had
pam IN the head affection of the heart but il was
produced by the presence upon those parts Acrimonious
iumors So with Rhcumatism-it is the Acrimonious
muscles So with dyscntery-the Acrimonious Humor,
have settled upon the membrane of the bowels
aggravated In most by the retention Of Hard Feca
matter In those important organs There never was a
pam or distress any part of the body (unlcss was
produced by acccn) that not occasioncd by the
presence OF Acrid Humors. Ii is these humors which
have to be expelled and by doing the Pain or dis
tress is sure to be removed TO do this with certainty
the Brandrefh Pills must be used. They are as inno-
cent as bread yet all powerful the remover of the
cause OF sickness may be taken any time OF day or
night without alteration in diet or fear of colo
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NOTICE TO VOLUNTEERS.

To the absent Volunteers Of the .augusta Company
GENTLEMEN: You have volunteered your
-" services 70 serve during the existing War with
Mexico-and you are earnestly requested to report
yourselves forthwith to the Stage Agent at Staun-
ton, to be sent to Richmoad Immediately, as we
hope we will not be compelled to use force TO make
you fulfil your engagement to the Government.
X. HARPER, Captain.
II. III. KINNEY, LIST Lieut.
" f.. GEIGER, LIST I'd 1t.
w. III. HARTMAN, Cd I'd 1t.
NAMES OF THE ABSENTEES.
JESSE WOLFE, Wayuesborough.
DOUGLASS BENNETT, near Staunton.
SAMUEL SMITH, Brownsburg.
b. MCGRURY, Staunton.
DAVID HAMILTON, MiddlebroOk.
JAMES III. VANDEvER, Lewisburg.
JOHN STREET, do.
JOHN FARRoY, near Staunton.
January Z, lS47
Non COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE AUGUs-
IA VoLUNTEERs.-FirstS Sergeant, q. w. Allen
I'd, Charles III. Ball-3d, J. w. Dunlap-4th
VIM. Blackburn.
First Corporal, w. o. Bickle-2d, Lewis H.
Clarke-3d, o. Lavell-4th, b. f. Imboden.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-07

The larger portion of the Berkeley Company,
Capt. Alburtis arrived in this city Yesterday, and
were marched into quarters. Capt. Bankhead's
company were mustered into service Eno,,rer
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-07
Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry,
THE GREAT REMEDY FOR coysUMpr,o,
(From the Fall River Monitor Anr;11sAe


(From the Fall River Monitor April 1867
VTNHiS Medicine, prepared by long experienced and
Il skilfu physician, tested aud approved by a great
number of intelligent discriminating and respcciabIe
persons in various parts of the country now received
and used with entire confidence and with great success
oy those afflicted with pulmonary complaints. Ii is al
SO recommended valuable medicine for other dis
eases such colds coughs and particularly diseases
w"osc tendency is to consumption. Should its efficacy
nuc as ~ has thus far been proved in various obsti
0 '''es IL VIII indeed be most invaluable medicine
o., 49,, osaa,oro Knapp, Of Crown Point n. Y in let
, august %, 1916, says: ''In the of my
Po -. w .s's vicinity, have tested in some good de-
gree nc goou qualities Of Wistar's Basayo of w lid Cher
III Y g complaints, and now wish TO procure
(From the Boston TravcIIcr,
Batsan Of Tpild Cheyry.-Wc pubIsb a. H.. -
mandatory letter from Vermont, of ,;s ,,oiJ ';
cine. Though avcrse to the free use of ,ncI;a; /,
especially Of tho patent medicines Of the dsv @ anu
had such opportunities to know Of the bcneGc;. q,
OF this balsam friends and acquaintance that S
are constrained to regard it very valuable romcT
LOT coughs, colds, &c
/. w remember. positively, in case, palm of
Ies. cures as produced by this invaluable remedy
DC sure 10 get"Dr. Wistars Basam Of Wild Cherry
4. PC care'ui and get the genuine DR.. WISTAR'S
PhNohM Or Wild CHERRY. None genuine I'M
toss signso ~ ,; BUTTS. Address all ordcrsto SETH
W.FOWLE, Boston Mass
Fos sstc by DR.. BERKELEY and A. D. WREN
Stanton. ~ - ~ ~ -'i
January 7, 1917.
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this preparation are strongly concentrated ali the
Il Medical properties of Sarsaparia, combined with
the most potent simplcs Of the vegetable kingdom and
ITS successn the restoration health
those who had long pinned under the most distressing
chronic maadies, has given it exalted character
nishing as it does evidence of its intrinsic value
and recommending il TO the afflicted in the alict-
ed only can know 1t has long been most important
deslderatum in the practice of medicine obtain a
remedy similar to thsone that would act the liver,
stomach and bowels with all the precision and potency
OF mineral preparations, without any Of their dele
tcrious effects upon the vital powers of the system
The attention of the reader respectfully called To
the following certificates. However great achieve
ments have heretofore been made by the of this in
valuable medicine, yet daily experience shows results
still more remarkable.
The following certificate exemplifies, in most re
markable manner the great medicinal value of the Sar
saparllla In q severe case OF Scrofua.
ELIzABETHpoRT, N. j., April I'd, 1916
Centiemen-TweIvc years ago was attacked with
a swelling about the ankle, which gradually extended
upwards, increasing in extent until the leg entire
~ envelopcd IN disease which proved to be sipcas
or Salt Rheum. The itching and burning times were
almost insupporablc. The skin cracked, and some
times water discharged freely, at other times bloody
water and pus My sufferngs finally became severe
and the limb much diseased that ampu alton was re-
commended as being the only means likely to preserve
my life. A few weeks since heard of re.narka-
Bile cures performed By the of your Sarsaparilla
and Immediately resolved giving trial. the result
oil which, am happy TO say is cure of the disease.
used the Sarsapara in connection with the Salt Rhcum
Remedy, and the purifying the blood and system
generally, while the other DESTROYED and removed the
disease from the surface, performed what l had sought
Tor in vain from every other My general health
is better than has been for many years, and attr-
butte IT entirely 10 the of your Sarsaparila This
statement is made for the benefit of all afflicted as have
been can therefore conScientioisy recommend them
to do have done, believe your SarsaparIa will
not only relieve them of their sufcrmgs but cure them
OF their disease.
Yours truly and sincerely
ELIZA SMITH.
For further particulars and conclusive evidence of its
superior value and efficacy pamphlets which may
be obtained of Agents gratis
rod Igpt1 htrA II IN g
100 Fulton st, corner of William, New York.
Sold also by DR.. T.. BERKELEY, Staunton, Va, and
by Druggists generally throughout the United States
Price Is per bottle. Six bottles for S..
% The public respectfully requested remcm-
Der that il Sands Sarsaparilla that has been and il
constantly achieving such remark able OF the mos
difficult class Of diseases TO which the human frame
subject therefore ask for Sands Sarsapara and take
no other.
! October %, 1916.
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WANU A lGlLl9
I A Y E r n A n ID f A X Nj
FOR RENT.

I Will lease for a a term OF wears that we'll
known property in Bath County, called Green
tatey, situated on the Warm Spring and Harri-
sonburg Turnpike, thirteen miles East of the Warm
Springs. ASA Tavern stand, it is believed TO have
no superior between Staunton and the White Sui
phur, except Cloverdale and Galatians The i'm
Provenenis, both as to the Dwelling House and the
Out houses, Barn, Stables, &c &c. arc upon lib
eral scale and of excellent quality. Water is CON
yeyed into the yard by pipes from an unfailinc
Spring.
The Farm consists of 800 Acres, of which about.
LOO are cleared and in cultivation % Acres Of
GOOD Meadow, and 20 Acres well set in Clover
ne fences are In excellent condition and the renter
VIII be required to leave them in like order at the
termination of his lease
There is new BRICK STORE-fIOUSE OF,
lease. Wv " '
POSSESSION can be given on tho FIRST or March M;
to which time the premises will be shown by Col
Allen now resident at Gre m Valley
JAMES A. FRAZIER
Jennings Gap, Dec. 10, 1Sf6-H
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-07

A VAlkWA lD1hlG HAiGEI
FOR KEsvT.
I n obedience to decree of the Circuit Superior
Court Of Law and Chancery for Augusta Coun
ty pronounced on the 18th November, fS45. in the
case of Nathan Lofflus, Sc, VS. Daniel BRYAN. &c.
shall as Receiver of said Court, on the LIST of
January next on the premises, proceed to rent for
one year, TO the highest bidder, the
TRACT OF LAND
formerly belonging to the Estate of Ralph Lofitus,
decd, lying ON the Middle River, in said County
OF Augusta, adjoining the lands of Capt. Samuel
Crawford and Others, containing upwards of
Three Hundred Acres.
This tract is tolerably improved is very productive
and in pretty good state of cultivation Posses
sion will be given the first day Of January, lS47,
and will be required Of the renter the 3lst of De
cember Of the same year, with reservation of
right to the now tenant to enter, reap and carry a
way the crop now growing Bond and approved
security will be required OF the renter, with such
conditions and stipulations as to guard against the
commission of waste, and proper cultivation
of the farm ROBINSON HANGER
December IL, 1916.
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NEW BOOKS.

E'HE Southern Church Methodist The Amer,
can inductive Spelling Book; The Alps and
Tue Rhine, by J. r. fIeadey Infantry Tactics
Also, variety of Games and other articles suitable
for Christmas presents Just received and fr sale by
ROBERT COWAN
Stauuton. Dec 10. 1916.
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SANDS SARSAPARILLA


FROM AN IMPURE STATE OF
THE BLOOD OR HABIT OF
THE SYSTEM, VIZ:
Scrofuta. or Kings EvI, Rheumatism, Obstinate
Cutaneous Eruptions, Pimples, or P,stules on
The face, Blotches, Biies, Chronic sore eyes, Ring
-Worm or letter, Scald Head, Enlargement and
Syphiltic Symptoms, , Soiatic1, or L~m5@so ' 7;
and diseases arising from an injudicious use Of
Mercury, .ascites, or Dropsy, Erposure or In
prudence in Life; also, Chronic Constitution
al Disorders, Sc.
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Valuable Negro Cor Sale.

WILL be sold at auction, for cash on Saturday
w the ODD day of January, in front Of the Bell
Tavern In StauniOn, an uncommonly valuable Man
Slave. about 30 years of age, stout and large beev-
ed to be perfectly healthy, and capable of doing any
kind Of work. Any wishing to see him will
call on the undersigned.
NICHOLAS K. TROUT, Trustee.
January 7, IS47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-07

We have had in operation at this place for the
last week and feel hcstarcy in saying that per
iormance has met the appreciation of all who witnessed
its astounding effects. We have made an arrangement
with Mr.. F. r. Geiger, of this place, to- superintend
the sale and putting them in operation in this of
the country, several of which are now ready with
suficiency of Pipe
Communications made to IIollingsworth & Danner;
Middietown, Va, or f. II. Gciger, Stanton, Va.
County Rights for sale on reasonable terms. ..s.e
HOLLlNGSWORTII s. BANNER. <
Slnnnf0n Nnv
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-07
BENSON'S PATENT
w AFTER r A M !.

RENSON'S PATENT WATER RAM, for
- raising Spring or other water for supplying
Towns or Farms BY means of this Ram, persons
gallon Of water per minute, with small fall, can
have portion of it, or any other water, raised to
his house or barn, through small leaden pipe.
This Ram can be driven by branch water and raise
spring branch water to the house at pleasure by
turning a stop without any arrangement of the
Ram and is very simple and easy To keep in order
the valves being faced with leather and easy of
access, can be replaced by any farner-iherc being
no other part that can wear
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-07
LOOK This WAY FRIENDS I!

A IL persons having Prospectus Of the "Sooasville
Il iimes " will please send il in forthwith. 70 PETER
= HoeG, SCOTS Ferry. Albcmarlc County, Va.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-07
ERTIFIC A I'VE s

Z T. II I I r Z \ I T. =
My DEAR SIR Il have your Water Ram in
operation, and decidedly of the opinion il will
swcr all the purposes for which il intcnded-and
that the extent CT its utility yet scarcely conceiv
cd As TO its durability and cheapncss clearly of
the opinion that Tar exceeds thing of the kind that
has ever fallen under my obvscraton.
JNO. w. RICE.
was also present and witnessed the operation of The
alter Ram and fully concur in all that DIR. Rice has
said of its utility and Importance.
JAMES POINTS.
concur III tho above statements
ALEX. il. H. STUART.
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Just Received.

A LOAD Of nice Butter, in rolls and frkins. and
few bushels of very nice dried Peaches. peal
ed and cut, Cherries, Apples and Vinegar. For
sale by H. MAY.
Stanton. December II, 1876.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-15

the manufactures and capitalist by a tariff un-
equal unjust, and Oppressive TO the poor. making
distnTiions between classes Of industry and char
term exclusive privileges In the speedy repeal
of ihe law creating the independent treasury sys
tenn they would unsettle the constitutional curren-
lev, expel from circulation the precious metals,
and force the government (which, under the op-
Grafton of this SYSTEM and in the midst of war. has
managed its fiscal affairs with ease and safety,)
to become suppIiant for loans to irresponsible
and unprIncpled banking institutions ?
To preserve our rights, and retain the power
now administered by the democratic party, it IS
necessary that should promptly prepare for
the coming elections. Experience has shown US
that by means of a national convention, our party
can in the most efficient manner select its candi-
dates for President and Vice President Through
out the vast extent of Union there will neces-
sarily be conflicts as to the choice of men-sec-
tional feelings and local preferences These dl'
visions of sentiment will be reconciled by the de-
| Iiberauons of a national convention and, in the
place of dissension, harmony of feeling and
concert Of action suc:ecds-at once the presage
and means Of victory. Similar results will also
attend the nomination Of governor and Lieutenant
governor by the State convention. -. .
In some of the States of the Union, our broth
rem have already held meetings preparatory to the
election in 1s48 Shall the democracy Of the
{" Banner State " hold back In the darkest hour
of our party, Missouri besitaed nor fnltered
but has shown her devotion to democratic princi-
Piles, and her zeal in the cause, by overwhelming
maioritics. Another field Of victory is before US!
Let US then unite organize, and rally to the res
cuel Let the democracy of each county at the
earliest day which may suit their convenience,
hold either meetings in townships OF in mass
and send delegates TO the State convention. The
meeting ofthe Sth January last, after much dis
cussion, liked the day for the convention on the
fourth Monday in March mezt On that day,
then, let US assemble and organize for the canvass
lost BY negligence and apathy, but let us give
force, direction, and success TO our strength, by
union and concert. ..,..g.. .. 81. ..
JEFFERSON CRY, Aug. 14th, 1s47.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-15

VERA CRUZ, August 81, 1847.
| 1ENrIEMEN:z We last evening had an express
from Orizaba. with single despatch under date
of the 25th nstant giving US the important lnfor-
mation that part of the Mexican forces, under
Gen Valencia, had been completely routed by
General Scott, and that column under the I'M
mediate command of Santa Anna fell back upon
the CITY. The action took place at San Angel-a
place some six or eight miles southwest from the
capital-on the 20th inst. -
AS soon as Santa Anna found himself IN COM
narrative state of personal security, ne despatched
a flag to General Scott, requesting suspension OF
hostIiies until time should be afforded for formal
action on the subject of propositions intlmatlng,
at the same time, the readiness OF the government
to receive those brought by Mr.. Trist. The min
lister of foreign affairs also Immediately wrote cir
euIars, published in the Diario O6cial calling an
immediate session of Congress, with the object OF
taking these propositions into consideration.
|. . If the Yankee army had been one of Visigoths,
greater alarm would not have been created by
their approach; and the government nave oeen
driven and whipped, and all parties scared into
the measure that common sense has failed in IN
ducing them to take long ago, without coercion
Il is an excellent sign that the Mexicans value
their ca pal so highly and the best results are 10
be expected from this exhibition OF shade OF real
and becoming pride t@
Whether Gen Scott decided to drive them to
desperation, by advancing at once upon the city,
or to lay upon his arms keeping it at his feet We
have not learned Our next express: which is
anxiousy Unexpected, will tell and hope TO inform
you by the next steamer that joint commissioners
arc en- gagged in arranging terms Of peace. God
grant that their efforts will be early successful,
and am full of hope that such will be the case.
The despatch which contains the intelligence
which now give winds up with this unqualified
declaration: "Peace will positively be The result"
The steamer Fashion starts Immediately for
New Orleans, and if there were any further news
have no time to write it. There is, however:
nothing except some unpleasant intelligence from
Alvarado, to the effect that small party of guer-
ilas had entered the town and cut off two three
out of less than a dozen, of the marines stationed
there as a cusom-house guard. From Campea-
chy we have nothing new.
The health of the city improves daily, but it is
yet very dangerous for strangers 10 come here
Two naval officers, who have been detained here
a few days waiting for a steamer, are very ill
one Of them, in all probability, fatally So l do
not give their names, as it might create unensiness
in their families. Yours, respectfully,
INDICATOR.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-15
Shocking Occurrence.

On Monday evening last CorOners InqnestTa'
held in this City over the dead body Of Mr. LeihaN
Norwood, q citizen Of this County The verdict
Of the Jury was, that the said Norwood came 10
his death. byea wound inflicted OH the LETT SIDE O
his neck and throat, with knife, by Henry "at
son. II seems that the deceased was struck On'
once with the knife, but The blow severed leading
artery-2-the blood poured and spouted from W'
wound, and he sank down and died in less Than
minute. Mr.. Watson made his escape, and D"
not thus far been taken. 9seal 'aaE ..... ''
We learn that The parties had been drinking
and that from jesting and laughing at each 0lns'
they proceeded to hard words and then TO blows
We believe That nine-tenths Of the evils and crlr,
which afflict and disgrace humanity, may be Ira'S4
to the improper and immoderate use OF ar0eD'
spirits. soa'-< ''".- -'a'5-~
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-09-15
Unfortunate Affnfr.

| We understand that considerable excitement ex.
lists in Greene County, in this State, growing out
of Wedding Party which was given some two
or three weeks since There were, it seems, about
thirty persons at the wedding, twcnty-sx of whom
were seized with violent sickness soon after; and
one gentleman, Henry B. Holmes, Esq and two
negroes, have died. The death of Mr. Holmes is
deeply regretted, as he was useful citizen and a
most excellent man.
Physicians, we learn, differ as to tho cause Of
this sudden and dangerous sickness, some ascrib-
ing it 10 vegetable poison, others to arsenic, and
others hazarding no opinion at all. Those it is
said, who did not partake Of the custard escaped,
clearly leaving the inference that it contained the
ingredient, whatever it was which produced the
sickness; and in addition 10 this we learn that
gentleman who sat znext to a young lady was
Slightly affected though he did moi partak" Of The
cuslard, bu, she did, and afterwards playfuy put
her spoon in his cup, and in that way he got
very small quantity of it in his mouth. The BRIDE
we understand was very sick. but the groom es'
capped, as he was somewhat indisposcd before
supper was served, and ate but liule. All who
were sick were very thirsty. as we understand,
and were constantly calling for wafer Thai looks
like arsenic. '...'
We aIIude to this unfortunate affair only as
matter of news, and with wish to wound the
feelings Of any The family at whose house The
Wedding took place, is respectable and above 'u''
picion indeed, the guests, as we'll as the family,
belong to the best circles in the County. The
wretch who could deliberately poison an assem-
blagc Of people on so happy an occasion, for the
purpose OF making sure of his victim, deserVeslO
be consumed in furnace "seven times healed.
We hope the guilty creature will be hunted out
and brought to condign punishment.
We are glad to learn that James G. Edwards
Esq the respected Commoner> from Greene, who
was at the Wedding and among those who were
struck down with violent sickness, is now conValr'
cent and will, in all probability, entirely recOFe'