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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

EAA1E to the subscribers place, about 2 months
~ since, a STEER, about years old, with a
crop and slit in the left ear, red head and neck,
woody hair, and mixture of red and white hair
requested TO come forward, prove his property. and
pay all necessary expenses, and take him away.
ARCU'D. +. STUART.
Oct 81. 1879
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Comfortable Dwellings House
TRUST SALE.

RY virtue OF Trust Deed executed by Thomas
~ Sitlington of the County of Bath bearing date
the 9th of December, 1889, and of record in the
Clerks Office of the County Court of Bath, |
shall, to raise the money in said trust deed men
toned, subject to the credits allowed in the cause
of Sitlington Us. VIM. III. Allen and others. dec-
ded in the Circuit Superior Court of Bath County
at the last Term. and also for 81 300 paid -
day of May, lS47, on the Goth day OF OCTOBER
next, proceed to sell 10 the highest bidder for rea-
dy money, at the front door of the Court house of
Bath county. four several tracts or parcels Of
Land containing, in the aggregate, 1895 8crcs.
lying on the CoWpasture River in said county of
Bath. and the same on which said Sitlington now
resides, much thereof as shall be sufficient to
discharge the debt secured by said trust deed
Said Lands are situated Immediately on the river,
large portion arc low grounds and the title is be-
leved unquestionabe, but shall make to the pur-
laser only such title as is vested in me-
DAVID FUITZ, Trustee
August IT, lS47.-9t
POSTPONEMENT
The above sale is postponed until Monday the
22d Of November next ID. FULTZ,
October 20, 1917. Trustee
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HOUSE, LOT AND LANDS
For Sal

HVd
INHE SUBSCRIBER will offer for sale on the
the LIST Monday in December next, opposite
the Post Office, in the Town of Staunton, the
whole of the Real Estate of William Clarke.
decd, consisting of
GOUSlA g LOTT
with the necessary out houses, opposite the resi-
dence of Capt Brooke, and two pieces or parcels of
Land, situated on the Parkersburg road. The
first containing
s Acres and 9 Poles,
short distance west of the said Town The lat
ter containing
GO .gcrcs G,afJ IS Poles,
distance about three miles.
The Terms of sale for the House and Lot, and
for the last mentioned parcel Of Land, will be one
third Of the purchase money in hand, and the resi-
due in two equal annual payments; and for the
small parcel of Land, one half will be rcluired i'm
hand and the residue in twelve months thereafter,
the purchasers giving bond with approved security
and the title TO be withheld till the purchase money
shall be fully paid.-As there is lien on the said
House and Lot TO secure the payment of $3.50 due
the Academy, with interest from the LIST day of
April, lS47. Any person inclined to purchase may
be enabled on application to Alex. S. Hall, the
Treasurer, TO arrange this claim so as to continue
the loan on paying the interest The property will
be shown to any requiring TO view it, on applica-
ton to SAMUEL CLARKE.
Nov. 3, 1917. Ext of VIM Clarke, decd
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Clerks Office Of augusta County Court, to ,eh :.
ESTRAY.
TAKEN up by Isaac Farrow, of Augusta Coun-
- ty, on the 81 day of November. 1877. a Steer
about three years old, with Il red neck. mostly
white on the hips, marked with crop off the left
ear, and two Sits in the right ear one above and
one below, appraised to 50 80.
Extract from the rccords)
Teste.
w. l.. TROUT, d. c.
Nov. 10, 1917.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
@ z T. a M ID,

-e>r-e-
EQf virtue OF decree of the Circuit Superior
~ Court of Law and Chancery, for Nelson
County, OF the day of October, lS47 pro-
nounced in the case of Benjamin Hughes A. Tharp
and wife, and Nancy Hughes. against Nicholas L.
Martin and William Faber. Executors Of John NJ
Martin, decd, and Benjamin NJ Perkins surviv-
ing partner of ID. NJ and II. Perkins. The under
signed commissioners of the court appointed for
that purpose, will on Saturday the goth day of
November next, on the premises the Head Wa
tiers of Rockish River. near the lands of Breckin-
ridge Hughes, in the County Of Nelson, expose 10
sale TO the highest bidder, the
Tze.ECT' 0E E.H.VsD
willed TO William Hughes, with contingent re-
mainder TO BENJAMIN Hughes, by Moses Hughes
their father The purchaser to have possession
this fall for seeding and full possession on the first
day of January next. This Tract OF Land being
mostly bottom land with a
Comfortable Dwellings House
on it, and in fine neighborhood is very desirable
for small farmer. The terms of sale will be for
so much cash as will defray the expenses of sale.
| and the balance credit of six, twelve and
eighteen months in equal ipStaments. the purchas-
er TO give bond with approved security, and the
title TO be withheld for ultimate security of the
purchase money. The title is believed to be UNI
questionable, but acting as commissioners, we
shall sell such title only as by the said decree wa
are authorised to SELL
CHAS. PERROV. D.
JAS. GARLAND, LON Is.
October 20, lS47.
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STOW Els, &c.

'E'IlE subscriber has just received from the city
of Baltimore, large assortment of STOVES
of various patterns, such plain Stoves with pipe
Cast Iron Alright Parlor Stoves; Sheet Iron Air
tight Stoves with cast bottom and top; SANKEY'S
Parlor Stoves for wood; Cooks Favorites, with
full set of Fixtures and Pipe; and Ten Plate Cook
ing Stoves, with Fixtures; and also Maary's Pa
tent Coffee Mills an assortment of Brass Stew
Kettles Scale Beams aud Weights; Block Zinc !;
Japaned Ware; Tinplntes, Ga new article y Fur
naces; Coffee Toastors Lamps; Soup Ladies
Spittoons; Stove Backing; Swimmers, Ladies
and Forks, which he offers to the public at
fair prices. lie has also on hand large assert
ment OF TIN * COPPER WARE Of his own
manufacture. which he will sell low for cash or
country produce on time TO punctual persons
b. +. POINTS.
Staunton, Oct. 6, tS47.-f
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BEWARE OF couMTERFEITs 4.
The genuine Brandrch Pills can be obtained at u,
fDiIo,cing DIaces:

J
William Kyle Stanton; w w King, Waynesbo-
rough; William II. Bell, Churchvc; p. A. Hciskcll
Lebanon White Sulphur Springs; J. r.. Cyrcc, Par
nasSus; n. Mcsscrsmith, Mt. Solon Tyre Maupin
Mt. Sidney James NJ Stout, New Hope; ID. & w
Whfnorc, Nit Meridian u. +. Graham Grcenville
Jas. S. Guy, Dccrfcd McGufIin. Co, Midway
Col. w RI. Allen, Green Valley, Bath Co; John u
Dickinson, Marlborough Springs; Crawford, & Go
/ Warm Springs. and Henry MILLER, Cedar Greek; w
VI. Douglas. Mt Solon HoSb, {: Taylor, VALLEY Mills
Nov. }, 1877.
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Boots, Shoes, &c,

Boots, Shoes, &c,
of the very best maeral-a fine stock of which
he has just received from the manufacturer and
he feels warranted in saying, from his experience
in business, and the workmanship of the hands in
his employ, he will be able to furnish such an art-
Gle to his customers cannot fail give satisac-
tiOn-all he asks is fair trial; and he will remark
once for ali, that encouragement TO home indus
try" and to ''our mechanics" is far better
security for good work, than the cheap prices of the
northern cities. A. Nj. SIMPSON.
n. b. Handsome Boots OF his own manufacture
will be furnished at $5.-Wedding and other par
ties supplied at the shortest notice A. NJ. S.
August 10, lS47.
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August, 1SAT.
CHAIRS! CHAIRS!
None need complain for want of a Seat.

rENIIlS is TO make known to those in want Of good
IL comfortable and well-mate CHAIRS, that |
have commenced regularly the manufacture of this
artcle-from the common 10 the better and best ar
tcle iii this line and from the facilities afforded
me by possessing the fine Water Power formerly in
the occupancy OF the V. Institution. can manufac-
ture and sell them lower than they can be purchas.
cd generally. My materials for manufacturing Ma
hogany, Cherry. SC. are laid in at cash prices
CANE.-BOTrOM & INFANTS CHAIRS
of every description, at all times made TO order
wholesale and retail.
Those at distance wanting Chairs for retail .
can be supplied on liberal terms. specimen of
my manufacture may be seen at the Furniture
Ware House of \. ID. Chandler. next door TO the
Post Office, and at the Ware Room of Geo. ID
Lancaster, near the mandatory.
A. II. MELROSE.
! August 1S. 1S47-n
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nR. PRATT'S Patent Artificial Nipple, the
only ef1ectual remedy for sore nipples, with
directions for using For sale by
August IL, IS47. T.. BERKELEY.
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Clerks Office Of .augusta County Court, to ,ct
ESTRAYS.

FAD n1 -,
TAKEN up by George Barnhart, Of Augusta
Souniy, on the 23d day of October, IS47,
two f'strayss, first Specked Sided Bull. ear
marks not distinguishable, supposed to be three
years old, and appraised to SIS 90.
second, Dark Brown Steer, white face and
white back, with crop and slit in the right ear.
hole In the left ear supposed to be four years old
and appraised to 81 80
(Extract from the recortls)
TeSte.
Nov. 10, 1917
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FASHIONABLE SHOE-MAKING.

fri rENHE subscriber grateful for past
VI u favors, respectfully informs his
HSS friends and the public generally, that
~ he is prepared to execute and make
to order in the neatest and most fashionable style.
all kinds of
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DIR. SWEETSER'S PANACEA.

YNIS MEDICINE is warranted oath, not to
Il tain particle Of Caomel, Corrosive Sublimatc
Arsenic, Chloride Of Gold any dcetcrious minerals
The principle upon hch this medicine acts by as
sising and harmonzing with nature; drives all
foul acrimonious humors from the blood and body and
by assmilany with and strengthening the gastric Juice
OF the stomach il assists digestion in short there
vein. artery. muscle in the human body that
is not strengthened by the PANACEA and il also possess
scs the remarkable property Of removing mercury from
the bones and joints.
FOR ERUPTIONS OF THE SKIN.
Scurvcy, Scorbutc Affections, Tumors, Scrofr,,, mr.
Kings Evil, White Swelling. Fry sipclas Ulcers Can
Running Sores, Scabs aud Biics time and deter
mined pcrscvcra in DIR. SwEETsER's PANAcEA will
effect "
FOR INDIGESTION
Rejection Of Food, Nausea, Vomitnss Ncrvou, affcc
tons, Bilious complaints. Headache Palcness or Fc
male irregularities DIR SwEErsER PANAcEA will soon
elect cure but obstinate attended with grpipgs
lying PAINS the dose should be increased and the cure
VIII soon be effected Let the Patients fripbten
themselves with the idea that they weak to take
much medicine but bear in mind that this mildly opc-
rating medicine puts not weakness into the frame but
most certainly draws weakness out leaves strength in
ts piace and by giving composed sleep night and am
appetite to relish any food animatcs the whole frame
WIN vigorous action, clearing the mind and improving
the sight. f'O''"e
DYSPEPSIA OF FIVE YEARS DURATION.
accompanied ,ciM Nervous DcLil;iy cured by The
use Of
DR., SWEETSER'N piNaCFi
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.6HSS EgeCeiUed,

Al BOXES good sound Tobacco, to retail a
IkO 12t cts. CT. COCHRAN & co.
July IS.
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Three Hundred Acr,

OF which are cleared, the balance in its original
growth. This Farm is susceptible Of high state of
Improvement at very little cost; the soil being pecu-
Iary adapted to all the different grasses of our
country. producing fine Timothy, as any land
IN the Valley of Virginia, and the soil finely adapt
ed to Corn aud Wheat, and a considerable portion
OF fine Tobacco Land yet to clear. There is upon
this Tract fine Timothy Meadow, to which may
be added 20 or 30 acres and all can DO watered at
very little trouble; and could be converted into
valuable Stock Farm, which is now the most prof
table business in this country that can be engaged
IN. In addition TO the great adaptation of this
Land, to all the different grasses of the country,
(lUO acres of which is now in Clover,) as well us
All the different crops cultivated in country it
mas the advantage of fine mountain range for
stock OF every description from its peculiar situa
lion, having an uninterrupted range from the base
OF the Blue Ridge the cast. to its base on the
west. This Farm is situated in as healthy part of
the country as any in Virginia, and in neighbor-
hood enjoying good society, and within 90 miles
:, OF Howardsville James River, so miles OF
sScottsville, and within 10 miles of the Scot,svie
, Turnpike There is now charter for Turnpike
road form Howardsvie to the fork of Rockfish Ri
, yer, which is within miles of this farm portion
OF the road already completed and portion now
under contract and progressing as speedily as POS
sible--and the whole road, il is thought, will be
completed in the next l2 months.
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THE u MON.
CNTRONC,s PATIENT LAMrs.-At the amin ,nnnnl fair

CyTRONGS PATENT LAMps.-At the 2Orh annual fair
- OF the American institute Just closed the s,bscber
the medal for the best design lamps (stong
Patiently The superiority of these lam has now been pub
cy tested by the award OF Messrs Cox and Stonten
burg dealers in solar and other amps) committee on
lamps fully admitted be superior all Others now in
In addition this official announcement in behalf
permitted that of lamps was in con
use, day and night, in the managers ROOM during the
fair, giving great comfort and satisfaction an who were
employed in reading writing by its brilliant and shadow
less light; and refer Hon. f. Tamadge president Gen
Chandler, and 9th members of the Institute for the
RICHNESS of the above statement =
The Brooklyn Glass Company, SO long and avorably
known, furnish with the exception of the shades all the
glass used in our lamps.
Our sivercd work is supplied by J. Mitchell * Co. who
received the premium the last fair for very superior
workmanship.
The advantages of Sirong's Patent Lamps" are
lst These lamps casino shade.
I'd. Are free from smoke SMELL
3D. Will burn the cheapest OIL and give greater light
less expense than any lamp now in USE
4t Are more brilliant than camphne spirit gas with
out the same risks to life and property.
9TH Are not liable TO get OF ORDER easily cleaned
and warranted for year.
9th The hand lamps viii spin oil with the most care
less usage.
Manufactured solely by S. D VANDERHEYDEN 5ls
Pearl street, New York Warefoom, 30i Broadway
Chandeliers, bracket, hanging parlor and mante lamps
in every variety.
N. b. Solar and astral lamps altered.
Prices: Retail from SIS to S25 Wholesale per doz from
$4S TO $500
Terms Under $780, cash; over $780, 3d. CO. 80 days, on
satisfactory paper.
Nov 3-lm
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Words to think about.

rNO that the physician is often benefaclo would
be libel most palpaby false and unjust; but he may
also WELD his influence for evil and unfortunately such
often the case Many persons have had bitterly lament that
they have thus paid too Difference the opinions
those IN whom they have had unbounded confidence, and
have followed their advice in opposition their
tural reason and Judgment, which has urged them to
pursue opposite course. Physicians, class
generally liberal in their views candid in their opinions
particularly regards any apparent innovation upon their
practice. 1t is for this that deserving discov
cries in medical science find little favor their hands,
and it is the sole reason why the healing art has made but
vancing Dr. Christies gavanic articles openly
3 by ay h
admitted In the following statement the uncertainty
of physic and physicians painfully demonstrated 1t is
REMARKABLE CASE.
To Public / voluntarily make this statement
from feelings OF duty and gratitude In the month of Jan
with the painful rheumatic attacks. was attended
by Dr. Myrtle Of East Broadway and Dr. Nichols of Column
did get better, DR.. Stiwe, No SO Suffolk called
in, who salya,ed me with mercury, which left me in a
was attacked with violent fs and altogether ia a very
dreadful condition Having by this time lost all faith in
a4a I' ae EaIee'f
days after putting on the Belt there improvement in
my general health and my hearing decidedly better
In about six weeks had quite recovered my health and
for the past eight months my hearing has been perfect
have had no attacks of rheumatism and the slightest
symptom of fits and in altered person
have full confidence in stating that this result has been
is sP asd X N F e
(Slened) ANN MARIA HOLTON
Witness, Mrs. CYNTHIA RAYMOND,
No Goerck ST. New York city.
Every column in this paper might be filed with tes-
monials equally extraordinary.
CAUTION.
The great celebrity and of DR. CIRISTIE'S gal
vanc articles has caused them to be cointeeited by
sss pa YHfd IL pss asos
each city town, from whom alone the genuine articles
can be obtained. All sold elsewhere spurious and
worthless. No pedlars travelling agents will any
count, be employed.
All applications requesting further information regard
ing business with DIR. Christie, should be addressed to
d. G. MOORHEAD Agent-General for the U. s.,
No. lS2 Broadway, New York.
Only agent in Washington d. c.,
M. fl. STEVENS, No. l, Browns Hotel.
Nov. lS-MThNSif
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EsH-Sa FOR sALE OR RENT, that large commodous
E,J and we'll finished brick dwelling, situated on the
k1 east side of 9Th street, between and H. near the
Patent Office This dwelling is three stories high and
sIsts oil twelve rooms including the basement and kitchen
The paors the fret and second floors handsomely
finished with maniels Of Italian and Egyptian marble. The
basement dining IN comfortable apartmenD is also
furnished with mantepiece of Egyptian marble In the
yard there is large csern, capable of holding four
sand gallons of rain There is also convenient
bahhouse the premises and and wood
cellar IN front, under the pavement, which connects
with the basement The dwelling has many other
conveniences such requisite for large and gem
teel family, for which the house is wei adapted.
inquirers who wish view the premises, may call at
the residence Of the subscriber door the advertised
dwelling at his marble yard and rooms on E street,
near the Union office. THOMAS BERRY.
Nov. q diff
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.ON.OlNl ]

"The local levied by the different departments
which may be stated 900 more making aggre-
gate OF S2 900 600 which addition should be made
of So 600 900 or $4,000 more which is paid but
bezzed and therefore does find its way into the pub
lie treasury"
1t would appear from these statements that the Mexi-
revenue, internal and external, if faithfully levied
under a revenue system of duties, together with the
iscaon of the other internal taxes, would amount to
$780, 900 per annum; and if Mexico persists in pro-
longing this contest, all these duties and internal taxes
must be assessed and collected far practicable and
Mexico must be made to pay the expenses of the if
she persists in prolonging the contest, whenever
military possession is complete and effective
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E Subscriber Is just In receipt of fresh Groceries

IE Subscriber IL just I'm receipt of fresh Groceries
&c, selected with great care, and of prime quality,
which will be sold low for cash punctua dealers, and
deliverable in any part of the city, viz:
Teas-imperia, gunpowder, young hyson, and bacl,
Brown, loaf, crushed, and pulverzed sugars
Spices of different kinds
Cheese, butter, buckwheat
Maracaibo, Rio, and Java coffee
Rasins, in whole, half, and quarter boxes
Rice, mackercl, Maine herrings goldfish shad
Pickles, jeliies, preserved ginger
Salad, sperm, and whale oil
Wine and cider vinegar
Baskets, buckets, brooms, whsks
Cords, lines, mats &c.
]. T. RADCLIFFE,
Two doors above Odd Fellows Hall, 7th street
lG-3if
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TO THE LADIES.

T "THE LADIES FURNISHING STORE" Pennsylvania
"A avenue Miss M. A. MURRAY, agent, a fresh snppy OF
those beautiful Partisan and New York styles of WIN
TER BONNETS is just received, and will be opened for
sale Saturday morning. the 10th instant
Also, recently received rich and beautiful hemstitched
and mboidered linencambrc handkerchief and variety
of other seasonabe goods Bonnets made repaired at
short notice and in the very best style.
Nov. l7--d3~
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cabinet took instant to countemand the orders
Of Santa Anna. They felt the vast Importance Of Tam
pco not only port of entry, but as the principal out
lei TO the mining districts OF the northern provinces They
Immediately despatched General Garay to the
command OF that department. together with Gen. Urea
to assist in raising loan from the British merchants
place the garrison suitable state of defence Parrod
refused yield the command to Gaay, and fearing the
premature arrival of the Americans FASTENED the prepare
tons for his departure.
These preparations Mrs Chase watched with intense
interest and anxiety sending her messenger from point
to point to report the progress OF the work of destruc
ton, in order that she might convey exact intelligence of
the condition OF the place to Commodore Conner and TO
her husband who had then gone to Havana.
When Parrodi abandoned Tampico, Garay made every
effort to raise sufficient force iQ the neghborhood to
III and defend the garrison But Mrs. Chase forestaled
his movements by instantly despachng rusty messen-
ger to Commodore Conner inform him that the door
was Open and he had nothing to do but TO enter and take
possession Her letter TO the gallant Commodore closed
with these words If you come forthwith and take the
tide OF affairs at the food the town yours without the
firing of gun"
Without waiting for the arrival of the army Mrs.
Chase proceeded still further to win the title of "The He
rone of Tampco and to assert her claim to the honor
OF its capture. She caused flag staff to be erected
her house, and with her hand raised the starspan
gled banner OF the Union the walls of Tampco,
where it waved peaceful welcome to the American
arms as they marched in to a bloodless conquest
Thus through the courage, watchfulness, prudence,
and energy of single woman Parrodi, with 200 men
under his command, in the midst of community capable
post and to leave in the hands of the enemy, without
blow In Its defence the key to the richest provinces of
Mexico The only American loss sustained in the affair
was the private loss of Mr. Chase whose whole prop
thousand dollars If the United States government should
reimburse this loss It would be far less expensive con-
quest than Monterey, Vera Cruz, or Mexico
DRAWN Numbers susquchanna Canal Lot
~ terry, Glass 5l
22,2s 49, 49, 49, q, S. Co. 3D. Sc. 20. 49,