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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1847-05-07
Printed and Published by
COLLIER & PORTER.

TERMS.-THE CARROLL FEEE Pass is publish
I'd every Friday morning al Two DOLLARS per an.
nun. payable IN advance. or Iwo DOLLARS AND TIT.
TTcENTs Il not paid until the end Of the year. No
paper discontinued until all arrearages are paid.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1847-05-07

The Catholic clergy of France have joined is-
Ia petition demanding an immediate and total sls
oliton Of slavery 10 the French colonies, kss
khgen laid before The Chamber Of Peesa
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1847-05-07
TERMS oF ADVERTISING.

One square, fourteen lines or less,l three inser.
lions, si; every subsequent insertion 25 cents
Larger ones in proportion. A liberal discount will
BE- gwen 10 those who advertise by the year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
SEVER l. SMALL FARM S
FOR SALE.

FgNEiE subscriber has near two thousand acres of
- Land in the tract on which he resides, and is
desirous OF selling about onehalfo of this quantity,
to be laid Off into three or four Farms.
This Land lies on the South River and Back
Greek, commencing about three and half miles
above Waynesborough and extending up the river
and creek.
1t is not considered necessary to enter into a mi
mute description of the Land, it is presumed that
any one wishing to purchase will examine for him
self-But it may not be improper to say that the
soil is good, and the timber mixture of pine and
oak and hickory.
Upon one or twoof the Farms there will be toler-
ably comfortable Improvements, and one of them
adjoining the lands of f.. Kindig and j. Killian,
and is bounded by the South river for quarter of
mile.
The terms will be accommodating, and if the
purchase money is amply secured, indulgence will
be extended at the pleasure of the purchaser, upon
the punctual payment of the interest annually
G.. b. STUART.
October g, 1S46-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
LATEST FASHIONS
RE MO V AL.
d, DOOLEY.

4 ATE proprietor of the Emporium of Fashion,
- begs leave, most respectfully, to inform his
friends and the public generally, that he has remov
ed to the corner formerly occupied by Messrs. c.
t. Cochran s Co, opposite Messrs Isaac Paul s Co.,
where he solicits a share Of public patronage To
his old customers he returns his thanks for past
tavors. and TO the public at large he begs leave to
say, that if they wish their work done in the best
style, their garments to fit neat and we'll to call on
him; and if it is not true, leave the work on his
hands He will take all kinds Of country produce
in payment, and will work as cheap if not little
cheaper, than the cheapest Tailor in Staunton-He
desires all who have work to do, to call on him. and
see his work and his prices before giving it out.
He has just received the LATEST FASHIONS,
and he will continue to do regularly, as fast as
they are issued.-And he further begs leave to say,
that he will make at any time full suit Of Clothes,
when required, lii twenty four hours
Staunton, October s, l846.--6m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
TRUST SALE.

n order to carry out in part, the purposes Of
u conveyance executed to the undersigned by Da-
yid Kerr, dated the 30th OF October last and of re-
cord in the Office of the County Court of Augusta,
there will be sold for cash, at the residence Of said
Kerr, on tuesday the 10Th day of this month,
(January,) the following property
A LIKELY FAMILY OF NEGROES,
consisting of Woman aged about 81 years, aud
her five children, (the two oldest boys, the others
grls) two Colts, two years old, four Spring Colts,
twenty head of Sheep, and probably some other
desirable property.
The title is considered perfectly good, but acting
as Trustee, shall only give such title as is vested
in me by said conveyance.
NICHOLAS X. TROUT, Trustee.
January 5, 1S47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
CARRIAGES FOR SALE.

6'HE subscriber takes this method to inform the pub
lie that he has Oh hand at this time some handsome
BUGGlES, with and without tops, BAROUCHES,
CARR1 ALLS, and several second handed CAR
RACES and BARUUCHES, all of which he will sell
very low,-as low be bought any where else
Also, Carriage Harness of every description all Of
which Will warrant TO be made in the best and
OF the best material Orders from distance will be
attended to with promptncss.
90 Ailknds OF repairing done and at low prices
JUDSON MACOY.
Stanton, August 81, 1916
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
NEW BOOKS.

VE'HE Southern Church Methodist The Ameri-
can Inductive Spelling Book; The Alps and
the Rhine, by j. T. Headley Infantry Tactics.
Also. variety of Games and other articles suitable
lot christmas presents just received and for sale by
ROBERT COWAN,
Staunton, Dec. 10. 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
TR UST SALE


n pursuance of the provisions Of . Tn. NJ
executed by Henry Kiracofe and Wife. he.s;,',,,
date the 18th day of February, 1874, and of rso,S
IN the Clerks Office Of the County Conr. ~
Augusta, | shall for the purposes in said ,s,,,
mentioned si on "Wednesday the Sd day of February
io4i, proceed to sell the premises to the hirhcss
bidder, One Hundred Acres of the Tract of Land
conveyed in said deed of trust including the Build
ings. This arrangement is made with the consent
of the parties concerned
"A part of the purchase money will be required in
hand, the remainder in easy annual instalmen,s
The terms will be particularly made known on the
day of sale. W. '''0
This tract of land, and particularly the one hun
dred acres which is offered for sale is very desirable
and well worth the attention of those wishing 10
purchase tract Of that size. 1t is situated about
one and half miles north of Mount Scion, in said
County of Augusta.
The title is believed 10 be indisputable, but act
ing as Trustee, shall convey only such title as is
vested in me by said deed.
JOHN IRVINE, Trustee.
December 81, lS46.-Prs fee $500.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
LAND For SALE.

TIVE subscriber offers for sale about One Hundred and
Fifty Acres of Land fifty of which are cleared the
balance in timber. This land lies about three miles
West Of Stanton and adjoining the lands of VIM En-
glcmau, George Paris, and Cbeslcy Kinney On This
land is failing SPRING though SMALL and on A.
mother part Of the land more suitable for building il is
fifteen or twenty feet digging. The exposure of the
land is chiefly South and East and is susdcntbI If E
ing made pleasant place For terms apply to inc sn
scribcr near the land. HENRY 1ARTMHN
April 90. 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
CANE AND WINDSOR CHAIRS,
NEW SUPPLY.

'E'HE subscriber has just received a supply of
STATIONARY and FANCY ARTICLES.
winch will be SOLD on the most reasonable terms
such as
LetterPaper, Foolscapdo.; Quills; Steel Pens Red
Black and Blue Ink Ink Stands Motto Seals and
Waters; Visiting Cards and Card Cases Drawing
Paper and Bristol Boards; Pen Knives and Silver
Pencils.
=. Also, Cologne Fancy Soaps; Glenn's Shaving
compound; Guerlain's do; Razor and Razor Strops;
Shaving Brushes; Tooth Brushes; Hair Brushes
and Combs Fancy Boxes, SC.
f.. BERKELEY.
December H. 1916
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21

wv EAAHeV~ KAVUSE A
with all necessary out houses Spring house, IlIW8
and Smoke house, a large and convenient n
Barn with a Granary attached to il, and <AAszA6
excellent Orchard of choice fruit trees.
Inc greater part OF the tract is undulatng, without
being steep broken and about hundred acres
it are OF the first quality of Augusta land.
There are two ncvcr-failing Springs the Dwell
ing house, and others different parts of the tract
which afford an ample supply of water. The Meadow
is large and exceedingly productive and than
an acre of ii is liable to damage from frcshcts.
The location of the Springs and the woodland is
such as to make ii easy to divide the into two
three FARMS giving to each abundant supply of
Der and water
In point of fertility of SOIL saubrity of climate, adj
vantagcs of society and convenience TO schools To
church, and to market this estate is surpassed by few
if any in the county aud the subscriber confidently
recommend it to any gentleman who wishes to obtain
such combination of advantages for alteration
Any one DESTROYS of purchasing is requested to call
and examine the land for himself and he then
the terms of sale which will be accommodating.
April II, 1915. MOSES McCUE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
DRITGS AND MEDICINES.

DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
TUE subscriber is receiving his Spring supply Of
v DRUGS MEDICINES. PAINTS, OILS, DYE
STUFFS &c, from New York, which he will contin-
sell as has heretofore pledged himself to do,
low as can be bought in any other market, either by
Wholesale or Retail His stock isvery large and fresh
and Of tho beet quality. JOHN IL. HART.
ScottsYillc, April 9, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
FRAME TAVERN HOUSE.
LAND FOR SALE.

LAND FOR SALE.
w ILL be sold to the highest bidder on Monday
the 18th of February next, if fair, if not, the
next fair day, tract of land containing
1SG 104 A0IRlsSs
lying in the County of Augusta ten miles South of
Staunton, formerly the property of James Caruth-
ers, decd. and adjoining the lands of David Bell,
John Brooks and others. There are on the land
comfortable
DIV E. LING HOUSE,
good Orchard good Water, good Barn and other
convenient houses, and ten Acres of good Meadow.
The whole of the land is very level, and in good
state OF cultivation. Terms made known on the
day of sale. VIM. c.. BROWNING
December IL, 1885,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
WAlLJTA
I A V e r N A N ID FA r NJ
FOR RENT.

WILL lease for term of years that wen
known property in Bath County, called Green
Pattey, situated on the Warm Spring and Harri-
son6urg Turnpike, thirteen miles East of the Warm
Springs AS a Tavern stand, it is believed to have
no superior between Staunton and the White Sui
phur, except Cloverdale and Callahan's. The i'm
provements, both as to the Dwelling House and the
Out-houses, Barn, Stables, &c. Sc, are upon lib
eral scale, and of excellent quality Water is con-
veyed into the yard by pipes from an unfainp
Spring.
The Farm consists Of 800 Acres, of which about
$50 are cleared and in cultivation 25 Acres Of
good Meadow, and 70 Acres well set in Clover.
The fences in excellent condition and the renter
will be required to leave them in like order at the
termination Of his lease
There is new BRICK STORE-HOUSE on
the premises, but this will be reserved out Of the
lease.
possession can be given on the first Of March, up
70 which time the premises will be shown by Col,
Allen now resident at Green Valley.
JAMES A. FRAZIER
jennings Gap. Dec 10, fS46.-=tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
NOTICE..

TTNHE Partnership Of CaAwroRp s CocuRAS. cx-
Il pircs by limitation, on the list day of April 1876
Crawford takes the Stock of Goods hand and the
debts and accounts that have accrued since the st
of January 1916. Cochran takes the debts due on the
LIST January 1916, and will pay all claims against the
late firm We respectfully request old friends and
customers to make payment without delay.
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD,
GEORGE Nj. COCHRAN
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
WINCHESTER AND POTOMAC
CANDLE MANUFACTORY.

'FNHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and
u the public that he has provided himself with tbc
necessary apparatus for Moulding Candles, in the neat
est and most expeditions He will be able 70
supply families at the rate Of IL 10 cents pound n,
the quantity-say 90 100 weight, and where nc
Iallow and Wick furnished he will mould for g
per 100 lbs. " y"
He will continue the BUrcHER1xe y UsrSrss nc ,so.I
His GRfsT MfLL is now in full operation PLAIsTrv
ground on the shortest notice On
Staunton, April II, 1915. JOHN n. Asst
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
PLUMBE
National DNSHerri0sl GMIle7.y
AND
PHOTOGRAPHERS FURNISHING
n

A WARDFD the Gold and Silver Medals Four
"a First Premiums and Two Highest Honors at the
National, the Massachusetts,, the New York, and the
pennsylvania Exhibitions, respectively, for the most
splendid Colorcd DaSucrrcotypes and best Apparatus
ever exhibited.
Portraits taken in exquisite style, without regard to
weather.
Instructions given in the art.
large assortment of Apparatus and Stock always on
hand, at the lowest cash prices
New York, 25I Broadway; PbiIadelphia 1876 Chest
nut ST.; Boston, 10 Court, and IS Hanover Sts. Bal
iimorc, 200 Bati morc St. Washington Pcnnsyvan
avcngc petersburg, Va, Mechanics Hall Cincinnati,
Fourth and Walnut and l76 Main ST Springs
broadway; Paris, 1877 Yicille Rue dn Temple; Liver.
pool, 30 Church St. Junc is 1Sa6
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
A FINE ESTATE
IN MARKET.

TINE subscriber wishes sell the Tract of Land on
l. which he resides, situated in Augusta County ,
between the Long Meadow and Christians Creek
This tract contains
5gG A0RlAS3
about 200 Of which cleared and in a fine state Of
cultivation and the residue well tmber red
This land possesses many advantages which are cal
cuatcd TO attract the attention Of persons DESTROYS Of
bic investment of capital. 1t lies about midway be-
tween Staunton and and within short
distance OF the turnpikcIt is within three miles of
Thinking Spring Church, excellent hborhood
and convenient TO several Merchant Mills and Saw
Miis--onc of each nearly on the edge of the wood
land.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21

As the All Healing Ointment has been crc vco,,
terfcitcd we have given this Caution TO the public
that ono Ointment will be genuine unless the names Of
James McAlister' or James MchIister & Co- =, arc
wsITTEH with PBS upon EVERY label.'
NOW VIC hereby offer reward of g 500 80 be maid
on conviction of the constituted courts of the
STATES Of any individual
and Ointment. For sale by
June IS, 1876. A ID. WREE Sfaunfon
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
stMnspH Ensnsefyi0feyy.

JUST RECETTED
A COOP assortment Of Hats and Caps received and
~ TOT safe ny DAVIS A KAYSER.
October %, 1916.
The national whig., 1847-06-19

CO.'S. 8. Prentiss who addressed the Mssis.
sippi regiment at New Orleans, on the 10Th
instant, thus happily alluded 10 General Tay-
lor:
But there was another who claimed their
admiration and their gratitude, both Of which
the nation was spontaneously willing TO give
him-he meant the brave General by whom
they were there commanded, who had filled
The world with his fame, and who now enioyed
the unbounded love and the confidence of twen-
ty millions of people-the worth Of whom the
country knew not till this last year-the events
OF which developed his bravery, his coolness,
his courage and ability, and showed the nation
what treasure they possessed in him. Why,
ne was worthy OF Rome in the palmiesr DAYS
Of her Consuls''
The national whig., 1847-06-19
I, LLOYD,S
ROUGH AND READY
SAND SOAP,
TABLETS,

E FOR CLEANSING, WHITENING, AND
BEAUTIFYING THE HANDS.
TT LLOYD has ingeniously succeeded in in
Ill. venting Compound Of such a delightful
nature as to render the hardest and toughest skin soft
fair, and delicately white.
Ladies Riding Gardening, or Painting, and Gen
tlemen Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Cricketing,
Rowing, &C., or any amusement or exertion preju-
dicial to the hands, will find the improved ROUGH
AND READY WASH BALLS and TABLETS
pleasingly ecacious in removing all hardness, stain,
redness, and all other cutaneous Disagreement; pre-
venting and rendering the skin soft fair, and pliabe
From the nice combination Of Balsamic ingredi-
ents introduced into the composition, they form a
fine Creamy Lather with the hardest or Sea Water,
which renders them very desirable for Salt Water
Baths. They produce the most softening and re-
freshing sensation, and will be found an excellent
substitute for the Flesh Brush. s8 satts n
They are highly recommended to Captains Of
Ships, Merchants, and all who trade with fereign
,n.,y .v.a -;..,.. any oil
mate. For sale by CHAS. STOTT.
t Drug 4 Apoth, corner Of It'll 4 Pa. au.
may l2-tf + a8l
The national whig., 1847-06-19

nR. G.. A. Van Zandt's Health RestOra-
j tive Pills is medicine which not only cures
but prevents disease capable Of great results, and
equally calculated to be safely used for apparently
small ones We all know how dreadful and dan
gerous seated bilious disorder is and we are also
well aware of The seeming insignilcance of lis fra,
warnings or incipiency. The individual suffering
from slight pains in his chest back, or stomach or
from occasional nausea, dull headache extreme ner-
vousness, sleeplessness, trng prevaricaiion of ap
petite and other disagreeabe vistations so common
y and foolishly looked upon as unimportant, may
not know that these symptoms, treated SO contemp-
tuously the consequences of diseased state Of
the liver, which if not remedied, will lead either to
speedy death long tain Of unbearable ills which
are known by the following names Hypochondria,
mania, dizziness, slow fevers, epilepsy, asthma,
dropsy, rheumatism, chorasis, commissions nausea,
nervousness crapms, gout, pleursy, jaundice, rita
biity, and violence dyspepsia, Mysteries scurvy foul
stomach, dry coughs. ganduIar affections, colds, lin
gering throats various disorganzations of the
great intestine, structures and spasmodic complaints
internally ernptons, shorness of breath, heartburn
neuralgia, vital Inflammation, fatuence, gastric fe-
vers, &c.
Sometimes, too, there ensucs an irregular action
Of the heart. Take these pills and suffer no more.
WYATT g. KETCHUM,
12l Fulton st. N. Y, General Agents and sold
by CHARLES STOTT,
april 24--Gmo
The national whig., 1847-06-19

&3-An officer Of rank in the Indian army.
writes from Ferazpoor, that male child
about seven years Of age, has recently been
discovered by some police in the den Of a
wolf He cannot speak, and eats only raw
flesh. The boy is claimed by parties who say
they lost him four years ago, when ne was
three years old, and il is supposed he has
led a VOLTS life ever since. The magis-
trates still retained possession of this strange
founding when the letter detailing these
facts was written Henceforth we may be-
lieve in the legend of Romulus and Remus,
The national whig., 1847-06-19

We have intelligence from Zacatecas TO the
18th ult. The people Of that State were favo-
rable to American occupation. AT festival in
the city of Zacatecas Zacatecian gave, Sue
cess TO Gen. Taylor and the American arms'
Trade was dull At San Luis there were only
5000 men who were TO retire to Quesitaro on
the approach of old Don Zach. Mr.. Gentry,
who brings this news TO the Picayune, had
conversation with Gen. Taylor. The old Hero
expected to move on San Luis by the Isl Of
July, if reinforced. Some Of the clergy had
headed guerilla bands. Generally, says Mr..
Gentry. the people Of North Mexico were will
ing enough to become Americans.
The national whig., 1847-06-19

~ In reference to the praise bestowed by Mr..
Prentiss upon Gen. Taylor, at the New Orleans fes-
tiva of the 10th inst, Col. Davis remarked that i,
met with warm response from every volunteer
All who had had an opportunity of viewing his
duct and bearing in the difficult and trying positions
in which he was placed, were deeply impressed with
his calm wisdom, his keen sagacity, his unfinchng
courage and exhaustless resources. Upon this
theme the Colonel dilated with much eloquence and
feeling. At the termination of every sentence OF
praise Of Old Zach the crowd broke in with the most
iumultuous cheering.
The national whig., 1847-06-19

In the New Orleans National, which goes
for Gen. Taylor, nolens polens, we find the
following paragraph:
owe were much gratified recently BY
the visit to our office Of two officers of the
army, well known to fame, who came to
congratulate US upon the appearance ol
Gen. Taylor's name at the head Of our col
umns. They said they were unterrifed
Democrats, and did not intend to abandon
their principles or party, but they were de-
termined to support Gen. Taylor against
any other man started in the next Presiden-
tial contest; alleging that they considered
such course demanded Of them, by every
principle of justice 10 themselves and 10
their country"
The national whig., 1847-06-19
N CARIl

# 8. BECK would take this method Of notifying
I. his friends and public generally that he has re-
moved his house Fuynishing Store from Pennsyl-
ymia avenue to E street north opposite Rev o. b.
Browns, ,one square west Of the General Post Office
Having larger house and lower rent can and
wiH sell any and all kinds of House Furnishing
Goods cheaper than at any time heretofore. viii
try to prove this to any in want Of goods that
will give me a call sg.sr
N. b. Rooms for rent, furnished or unfurnished.
april 2I-3m
The national whig., 1847-06-19
NIGHT LINE.

FOR ALBANY AND TROY DIRECT.
From the foot Of Courtlandt street, New York.
Passengers taking this boat will arrive in time 10
take the morning train of cars from Troy west t.,
Buff.o, and north TO Saratoga and Lake George.
The low-pressure steamboat Empire, Captain
d. Macy, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at o'clock p m.
The lowpressure steamboat Columbia, Captain
w. Tupper on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri
days, at s o'clock, p m.
No freight taken after 5 o'clock. as a.a
For passage or freight apply on board, or at the
Office on the wharf,
may 10 If
The national whig., 1847-06-19

ag-On the 2lst July of last year, we no
ticed the reception by Messrs. Gregg, Hay.
den & Co., of one hundred dollars in bank
bills, with the remark, " This belongs 10
the Hartford Insurance Company-com-
ment is unnecessary" That letter was da-
ted, "Cheraw, July, 1852 A few DAYS
since these gentlemen received another let
ter, post-marked Z" New York, 9Th june,
enclosing seventy dollars, with the same
remark, being Of course another instalment
on some transaction where the writer had
been at fault, and is determined to make re-
Paratlon, We have only to say, says, the
charleston Courier, that this man must
sleep we'll o'nights,' and we trust he NAV
soon be placed in such situation as TO re-
celve publicly the need Of praise he 50
richly deserves,
The national whig., 1847-06-19

laints, Oils, and Paint Brushes, &c.
I The subscriber has just received large and
fresh supply Of PAINTS, OILS, &C., part Of which
are named below They are guaranteed to be pure
and good, and from the best manufactures. All
persons wanting such articles would find it to their
advantage to call, as am determined to sell lower
than similar articles can be got at any other place
in this city.
$50 kegs White lead
l20 lbs. Chrome Green
l20 lbs. Chrome Yellow
20 lbs. Chrome Red
100 lbs. Pure Verdegrs Nag
300 lbs. Red Lead and Iitharge
100 lis. Imperial Green
500 lhs. Venetian Red and Sp Brown in oil
309 lbs. Yellew Ochre in oil
100 lbs. Paris Green, dry
so lbs do. do. in oil
II large assortment Of Paint and Uhite Uash
Brushes.
400 lbs. Lamp Black, dry and in oil
10 lbs. Sp. Whiting
1000 lbs. Putty
200 Boxes of Window Glass, all sizes
s bbls. Lnseed Oil
bbls. Copal and Japan Varnsh
bbls. Sp. Turpentine
] cask bleached Lamp Oil, at rs cts pr. gall
Also, PURE PINE OIL, received fresh from the
mandatory every week.
CHARLES sTOTT, corner 7lh street
april 27-6mo and Penn. Av.