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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
SHIRT, SrocK AND Hosiery WAREHOUSE.

DAVID A. HERRICK, No. 70 Maiden Lane and
Liberty street, would respectfully solicit the attcn-
on of dealers visiting this market his stock of arti
clcs in the above line, which will be found on exam
nation, full and extensive, and worthy of the early
attention of buyers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
PUBLIC SALE
OF V.QLU.4RLE
REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

-efss-
VIRGINIA Ats Circuit Superior Court of
Law and Chancery, continued and held for
Augusta County, at the Court House thereof, on
"Wednesday the Sd day of June, lS47.
William ii. Bell-Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Porterfield A. Heiskcll, Hugh w. Shelley and
others-Deiendants.
IN CHANCERY.
On motion Of the Plaintiff by counsel, and for
reasons appearing to the Court, it is adudged or
dered and decrced. that Hugh w. Shelley and Mo
ses III. McCue, either of whom may act who are
hereby appointed Commissioners for the purpose,
do, after advertising the time and place Of sale for
four weeks In the Staunton Spectator, proceed to
sell to the highest bidder, the premises all the
Personal Property embraced i'm the Trust Deed
executed by the defendant Heskell. to the defend
ant, Shelley. dated the 18th day of November.
1916, also. all the said Heiskell's right and inter.
est in the Tract of Land upon which he now re-
sides, known by the name Of the
Lebanon White Sulphur Springs,
subject to the claim of the vendors lien for the pur
chase money still due, which right and interst was
also conveyed by said Trust Deed said sale of Per-
sonat Property, to be made on a credit of six
months. and Of the interest in said Tract of Land,
on credit al SIX, twelve and eighteen MONTHS
Said Commissioners taking from the purchasers
bond, with good security, for the purchase money,
and that he report his proceedings to the Court in
order to final decree.
A copy-Tcste.
n. G. KINNEY, c. A. c. S. Ct
iN'pursnance of the preceding order, shall, on
Friday the 10Th day of August next, at the resi-
dence of the said Porterfeld A. Heiskell, proceed
to sell the property hereafter enumerated as rcur-
ed by the provisions of said order. Sale to COM
mence at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and if not concluded
on said day, will be continued on the next succeed
inn, J,y
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
UMBRELLAS AND PARAsoLs Ey MAcu,Nrpv

UMBRELLAS AND PARAsOLs BY MACHINERY.
GEORGE J. BYRD, Manufacturer, $50 Pearl street
would invite the attention of purshascrs to his ycry
large and splendid assortment of Umbrellas Parasos
Parasolettes and Sun Shades of every description
and quality at reduced prices for cash approved
credit. Merchants who have been in the habit of
purchasing at Philadelphia, elsewhere, will find
it to their advantage to call before making their pur
chascs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
SALAMANpER SAFES.

RICH s. cos Improved Patent Double and Single
Salamander Safes, warranted free from dampness,-a
decided improvement "the Original Wilder's
Genuine Patent" References to upwards Of eleven
hundred merchants, bankers, and others, who have
Rich and Co.'S. Safe in For sale by A. S. Mar
vim, l3S l-2 Water street, N. York, Agent for the
manufacturers.
Also, by Lewis M. Hatch. 100 Meeting street, Charles
Also, by Isaac Bridge, 76 Magazine street. N Orleans
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
Vn@0N tSlLME gia.lla&ts
PORTRAIT FAINTER,

A NNOUNCES, to the Public that he has RE-
"A MOVED his Studio and Exhibition ROOM to
the store room recently occupied by Mr.. A. 5. Kin
ney, opposite McClnng' Hotel, where, he IS pre-
pared to receive orders, and execute work in the
best style.
May 81, lS47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
SALAMANDER SAFES.

The Original Wildcr's Genuine Patent Double and
Single SaIamandcr Safes, warranted free from damp
S1LAS G.. HERRING. Manufacturer and dealer i'm all
kinds Of Iron Safes, 1879 Water street. corner of De-
pcystcr street. Jones' celebrated Cbangeablc Bank
Lock for sale ut manufacturers prices.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

POkE WINE, West India Honey Vanilla
Bean, and American Mustard, received and
for sale by THOS p. ESKRfDGE,
July z Al 'hc sign Of the Golden Mortar
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
WILLOW GROVE
FARM, AND MACHINERY
FOR SALE.

vTNI1E Farm formerly owned by Christian Bear
u sem. decd, is now offered for sale by The
heirs. This farm adjoins the village Of Church
vile. some n miles N. West Of S,aunton, ON the
road leading from Saunton, by way Of Jennings
Gap, to the Warm Springs. and is well known as
a TAVERN STAND. This tract con
tains about
S4G A0l&iASo
all of which is good tillabe land. About $50 A.
ores of which are cleared and under good fence,
and in an excellent state of cultivation. Such
fields as are not in crop well set in clover.
lis AWBlsS
OF this property are well TIMBERED. There
are about 40 or 50 Acres of prime. Bottom Land,
and about or 10 Acres Watered Meadow. There
is on this land an ORCHARD of choice aqcRe
and well selected Fruit Trees. The i'm EM&
- provemenis consist of large and ~
nffm comfortable FRAME Dwell >eN
E-AHA LING HOUSE, with a We'll of excel
lent Water in the yard convenient, with all the
necessary out houses. such Barn, Stabling, Car
rage House Sc. This Property would do to di-
vide conveniently.
There are ON the Land another comfortable
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
MACHINE AND HAND CARDS.

JOHN WHITTEMORE & CO., Manufacturers of
Cotton and Wool Hand and Machine Cards, and deal
in articles for manufacturers. Office, 216 Pearl
street.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
BEWARE or oouMrnRFg1rs.

TIC gtNNtNc BT'ldTcth TVS c0n Dc ODtdtned At &c
fotto,tmg btaccs.
William Kyle Stanton: w w, King. Waynesho,
Ioush William - Bell, Churcbgillc p a HsiekeIl
Lebanon White S0phnr Springs , X Cyrclc, Par
nassus " Mcssor NTH. Mt Solon; Tyre maup,n
Mt Sidney lance NJ. Stout. New Hope; r. & W .
Whitmorc, Nj, Mcridran Is r Graham, Greenv,Ile
JAS Guy, BccTfcld McGufIo & Co. MIDWAY
Col w r. Alicp Green Valley, Bath Co John u
Dickinson, Mllborough Sprines; Erswfosd. & Co
Warm SPrIngs. and Henry Miller, Cedar Creek w
VI Douglas, Mt SoIon Hobb5 & Taylor. Valley Mills
August ,, 1877
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

UMBRELLAS, PARAsoLs, AND PARAsoLErrEs.
HALL & BONNIE, manufacturers and wholesale deal
eIs 10 Umbrellas, Parasols, and Parasoettcs, Sun
Shades. &c. Also importers and dealers in Umbrcl
la and Parasol Silks, Gingbams, and Furniture of all
Kinds, No. " Cedar street, William.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
sEHsE RcCciUcd,
BRANDRET'H'S PILLS,


ITTHEN constant exercise cannot be used from. mn
w cruise the occasional of opening medicine such
as RyandrcDs Un,oeysai TegctqJb Pills, IS absoutel,
required hus the condut Of the BLOOD, the fountain,
Of life kept free from those impurities which vvould
prevent IT'S steady current ministering health ".hys
morbid bumors prevented from becoming mixed with
u. ~ IS nature which IS thus assisted through the
Daily o these Pills viii be injurious bccsuse
the longer they used the less required IN produce
operation They arc The only medicine known
which possess thus quality. Reference can De given 70
some Of ON most respectable citizens whom they have
cured Of Consti tuiiCnal costiycrc~s
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
PHRENOLOGIsrs AND PUBLISHERS.

FOWLER WELLS, No. l3l Nassau street, publish,
at wholesale and RETAIL works the Sciences of
Phrenology, Physiology. Physogomy, and Magnet
ism. Professional examinations made when requir-
cd. The Cabinet or Museum is open and free to Wis
tiers day and evening.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
FLOUR WANTED.

JENIiE undersigned wishes to purchase for tue use
Il oflthe Western Asylum. 400 BARRELS
EXTRA SUPERFINE FLOUR, TO be. deliv
cred in parcels, and paid for in cash, on delivery
['The Flour to be inspected by the Inspector when
delivered. y 80. e. -
S. NJ. WOODWARD, S. w. A.
July 90
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

YOB SANlE9
a HANDSOME northern made Carriage. in
good repair Also, a Barouche, which may
De used with one or two horses--boh of which will
DC SOLD low Tor cash, or on time. Apply to
August ~, l047. A.. S. KINNEY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
STATIONERY, Account Books AND PAPER.

STATIONERY, ACCOUNT Books AND PAPER.
RICH & LOUTREL, 81 William street, New York.
importers of French and English Fancy and Staple
Stationery OF every variety Manufacturers and
dealers IN Account Books and Papers Of all kinds.
Cold Pens, Letter Copying Presses, Notarial Seal
Presses, Manifold Writer'S, Domestic Stationery of
every variety, and all other articles sold by station
ers, Tor sale by in quantities suit purchasers al;
the lowest possible prices. Country merchants will,
James " Rich, w M. LoutreI, 81 William street
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

Account Books, PAPER, STATfoNERy. &C.
DAVID FELT & co, Ststioncr's Hail. 245 Pear,
street and % Wall street, New York and 81 Char.
and wholesale and retail dealers in Account HooLs
Paper, and every description Of Fancy and StsnIe
Stationery, &c, suitable for the city and country
trade 10y
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
SALE OF
VALUABLE LAND.

WILL offer for sale, by way of Public Auction
on the premises. OH Saturday the 2Sh Of n,
gust, inst, the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
NOTICE.

In the abssncc of my wife, Mrs. n Thompson
will attend to receiving the Ladies in my Bath!
ing Establishment. All necessary attention Will
be given by my servant women. Abby Kennedy.
July %. CElAS. ii. SAUPE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
STATIONERY, PAPER. AND RI,up Roov.

FRANCIS Il LoUTREL, II Maiden Lane importers
Of Stationery and Paper manufacturers of Account
Books, Manifold Letter Writers, Gold Pens Copv
ing Presses, Croon Inks, &c large stock Of Blank
Books, Paper and Stationery for country trade all
so, Books for country Clerks, Courts Banks. jnsn.
rance Companies and others. All orders by mail III
receive prompt attention.
Francis & LoureI. n Maiden Lane
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
Music AND Piano FoRrEs.

c. HOLT, Jr. 1856 Fulton street. ID door east Of Broad
way, is extensively engaged in publishing Sheet Hlu.
sic and keeps also hand the publications OF all
the principal publishers in the United States. A
work on the Violonccllo--thc Granite Songster,
all the Songs Of the Hutchinson Family in book, for
from S $50 to $500 Flutes, Guitars, Accordeans,
violins, &c. Instruction Books Strings, Bows, and
all kinds Of musical merchandise. wholesale and
tail. Orders with money good reference will be
attended TO, and goods forwarded any part Of the
country.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-04-23

in mourning, and thus have evidenced their
sofro,o at such a sad Catastrophe. Snppose
Gen. Benton had been in Gen. Sco,i's stu-
a'lon, would Thea have rejoiced at bis sue
ces'f ceriaiby not They would have loft il
pass without attempting to arouse public At.
,ention.
What position can Corwin occupy in Mi.
matsr9 II is u fact well known to .verv in.
dividual in Tho United States, that he, In :.
long TRADE of abuse in The Senate orlhe Uni.
ted States at IFS last session, opposed The war
in every senses Of tho word, and wen, for
Withdrawing cur troops from Mexico. Can
ne, with any show Of consistency, land and
reIoIse over the SUCCESS of Gen. Scotta II
would seem to us not; but since federalism
has variety of strings 10 its bow he may even
attempt il.
1t is true, that the whig party are not all
opposed TO the war--no, tho heart of ,om.
who have been associated with tha. party.
burn with patriotism, and are willing 10 Law
down their life for the good of thoir country.
Judging from present Appearances, Gen.
Scott d Tom Corwin will be rival candidates
ior nomination TO the Presidency--how. wa
ask, can the wings who are opposed to Tho
war, vote for Gen. Scott, who is now encsu.
ed in that wara or how can those who arc in
favor Of it, vote tor Corwin, who has public.
ly declared himself opposed TO IL! II an.
pears to us, there is dilemma here. which
VIII be hard 10 got over. Upwards of mil,
lion copies efCorwia's anli-war speech, have
been distributed through tho u. S.--whlo
hundreds The whig party are exultna Ut
The The success ofGen. Scott, over Santa Anna.
Ashland Democrat.
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TARIFF IN THE MEXICAN PORTS.

|
The National Intelligencer is perfecttv ;u
fog. hscarcely knows how 10 steer il.
misguided ship amid the breakers whiek
surround it. lfit abuses the war, and the
manner Of conducting il, why ,hen comes
glorious victory TO silence its batteries. If.
sf'sr indirectly sanctioning, it should repro.
bate the levying Of American dutios in the
Mexican ports in cur possession, why then
comes Major General Scott, without. any in.
slructions from bis Government. undertnkino
TO establish "iemporary tariff Of duties,, BY
virtue OF his own military powers. Is lie an
usurperf Is he arroganting a power which
does not belong 10 hint, If fnet-if he has
,ne "a victor OF conquered port, may legitimate.
" levy daties for any purpose whateyer--if
he has the right to do it under tho laws Of
war, why surely the "commander-n-chiefo Of
the army and navy ofthe United States" az
'ne president of the United States is 30
charged and SO called by the constitution il
sell, a tortiori adept similar regulations, and
raise contributions for for carrying on the
war, IN the conquered ports. of Mexico
General Scott wisely provides, in his sea.
eral order, which we publish this evening
tha, "tho tariff So eslablished(by himselfj
will bs continued until the Instructions
OF the government at home shall be rn,do
known in the case" His tariff, of course
VII DO superseded by the long considered
and ant well-dgesIed regulations from tho
treasury Department, and sanctioned by
this President, and transmitted TO the army
ana navy by the Secretaries of War and Of
the Navy. But this suu p,tionn Of power
on tho part ofGsneral Scott is SO palpable.
if we may believe The list received versios
ofthe National Intslliigeacer, ,ha. We ara
curious to see in what nannerJ oseph Sur
face viii be able to escape Gom the dilsmm.
IN which ho has been pleased to place him
self. SO long as it was an administrat;sn
measure, why it was wrong, bu. now /, i.
measure of Major General Scott, i, NAV
be all rlght--'he old story, porhaps, or Tho
lawyer and the farmer "THat alter. he
cassa II 10 your bull ,ssict has sored nv
or.-- Washingion Union. ass -
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rhe .cot,rse ot, General Washington:

~ =
"Thcrs was ne declaration Of war, by ths
Bafbary States against this country, bui
merely acts Of dspredation, similar to those
Of Mexico against the United States; less in
fact, on the rpart@|e4f Algisrs,in breach Of pub.
the lpaftsf Mexico. 7 What did kresident
Washingtongdois He 6tsd catans expedi-
tien agaiast Tripoli before Congress could
actnpon the subject. He communicated TO
that bedy ihs hostile acts Of the lBarbary
States, and upon,, that with our declaring
var, Congras enacted that war existed by
thshostile act Of those States, and provided
means Of attack to he used until peace
should take place. Under thai act the war
was conducted by the President, and our
gallant nnyal, heroes ,sIs1 glotiousl isrmins-
$;~a.r
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BANk1Se.--We believ. ,ha, every State in

BANKING.--We believe that every State il
tlte Union will ultimately awken TO the evil,
OF banking, and will suppress il by consliiu
tional provisions. Two new States, lows
and Wisconsin, have led the van Of this re,
formation; and we doubt not that the benefits
Which they will derive from this wisdom al
'he "plaencemeni of their career in the
c'hisaeraey, will stimulate their older, as
"ei' as 'he'r Younger sisters, to follow theil
example Massachusetts, flooded with
corporation, and peebaps some other States
Ia similar condition, may resis, this sauta.
ry influence. But we may safely predic,
that in every State whose Corporations do
not control political action, both p,iva,e and
corporate banking will ll.fnally fall. The con-
situations of Iowa and Wisconsin declare
that no banks ofissus shall be established
within those States. Each Of these consti.
tutlons also declare that the legislature
shall not authorize, by general or special
law, any institution with any banking priyil.
ageS, or confer such privileges upon any per.
son or persons. If next prohibits any cor.
Poratlon. institution, or person within the
State, from issuing paper money of any des.
cr'ptlon; or any corporation from receiving
deposits OF money, making discounts or buy.
ing or selling Of bills of exchapge, or doing
"any other banking business whatever" 1t
then prohibits within the State any branch or
agency OF any bank of the United States, or
OF any State or territory within or without the
United States. 1t prohibits the circulation
wi.hln the State, amy paper money issued
Without the State, under ten dollars after
lo47, and under twenty dollars after lS49
ihus each of these state prohibits, within its
limits, all banking, domestic or foreign. all
paper money of domestic issue, all Of for
s'gn issue under large denomination after
certain other period. =.
These wise provisions, strictly enforced.
viii exempt each Of these States from the
commercial fluctuations which have been go
INJURIOUS to the banking States, will render
'oid and silver coin their only circulation,
md project their agricultural population, and
more especially the poor and ignorant Of all
'ort'ons ofthe community, from the frauds
i counierfeits aud insolvent bankers. Coun.
erfelt notes, and the notes ofinsolvent banks
re always imposed upon the agricultural
.o,pnla'lon, and the poor, especially women.
ne commercial and mechanic population,
specially the former, are required, BY their
uslness, TO investigate that machinery now
complicated, 'lhe money market;' and
ence they generally learn in time TO protect
'emselves, the condition of banks, and also
10 distinguishing marks ofgenuine and spu.
ous notes. Another and great benef, of
lese wise provisions, will be the protection
fihe landholders from those fluctuations
hich never farl, in the banking States; to
'ad their estates wilbsnortgases. In Mas.
lcbuset's. seven esshts of all The farms in
10 State are morigaged to two or three mon.
corporations; fact which ought TO ok.
its attention in every State, espe cially in
Ledger.
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The following appears in several federal
papers, It is the best possible proof of the
+, necessity Of having Ii. Generalin Mexico:
" ScorT AND TAYLOR Dissati:fdction.--
The Tanpico correspondent Of the 81. Lou
9 is Republican, writes 18th Of March. &C.,
believe mentioned in my last letter, that
/. a good deal efdssatisfaclien is both felt and
expressed by Gen. Taylor and his trends, at
behind ii command Of an interior fort. Tins
,feelag has greatly extended itself through
.eu. The army, and there is now regularly Or
! ,gallizea scorr party, and TAYLos party
! This state Of things is sgreatly to be regret
I ,ed, not only vfaccOunt Of the dettimen' it
must prove to the public service, but from
the friendly relations that haveteeors existed
/. between these two distinguished military
chieftains. -SteubeapilIs Union. aBr'a 7a.a,4I 7
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IN CHANCERY.
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.
John s.. Martin

THE said Sarah Martin Is hereby notified thzt on the
goth day of April I947, the said John g. Martin died
In the Clerks office Of the Court Of Common Pleas FOR Put
nam county. Ohio his petition against ths said Sarah
MARTINI Che prayer Of which is that the said John g.
TN may he dverced from her the said Sarah Mra
And the said Sarah Martin 10 further ne6ed dcpss
lions In this cause will be taken by petitioner at the Office
OF Justice tho Peace tn and ver
.... Tewnship, Hancock county Ohio on the
dayor le47 between the hours eight o.
clock. A.H, and eight o'clock, ,. w., or saldday n
raib 8stis By JOHN ,. AcKEFMAN, 50
.ia.., Aw'y ysr Petitioner.
April 20, Js47. \ 5siFw
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ONO CANAL LANDs-From the Receiver
at Lima we learn, verbally, that The sales OF
the lands at his office, during the month Of
March last amounted to nearly five thous-
and dollars. He also states that this is usu-
ally the dullest month in the year and that
the above sales AMOUNT 10 more in that one
month than they had done for several months
before together; and that the sales were to
actual Sc ulers only.uo9 MS ois&
The principle Of q selling to actual settlers
has now been in oppsration snly about eight
or ten weeks, aud already il dscloses the
astounding TACT that the sales have Increased
by thousands, and that too in the poorest
part Of tho season; thus fully justifyiay the
anticipatons Of its friends, s,--Here the State,
through the operation of correct principle,
realizes thousands, from class Of purchas-
ers, who under the old system had always
contributed leazt iri their sales. And why
is this so?g kisltrue that the price has been
reduced 33 cents on the dollar Of the ap-
appraised value. But this alone could not
lhave affected this change. Ills because the
Imam with small means caA now go 10 the
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NOTICE.

A T eur instance an attachment was this asy
"A issued by Charles GnisiHgsf a Justice sf the
peace Of Blanchard Township. Putnam Ceunty,
against ths property and effects OF Christian
Smith. an abscending dubior efsaid County, d.
ed thisthird day Of A Aprii, IN he yssr one thou
and eight hsnhred and forty seven.
JOHN COX.
Sie DAVID cox
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They GIVE II up.-The more candid por.
tion of The Whig press, after having read the
correspondence of tie war department with
Gems Scott and 1aylcr, are homes, enough
TO confess that in cage of disaster, the ad-
ministration are not 10 blame. 80 fat from
it every effort has been made TO give success
10 the campaign. The New York CONNER
eial Adveriser-strong Wing as i, is says.
"Wc may as well remark kers, once for
all, that in our judgment the correspondence
goes far 10 exhonerate the department frem
the charge Of neglect or unnecessary delay.
Commendable efforts seem to have been
made TO comply With the requests Of Gen.
Taylor, but these efforts we're continually
baffled or retarded by one cause or another
which no diligence could entirely over.
come.-Cleapeland Times.