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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29
-S A 70 ~ IN O Ns@
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER %. ls47,
WING NOTICE.

Owing to the inclemency Of the weather, the at
tendance of Wings at the Court-h house on Monday
last was small, and the Wing meeting proposed to
be held then, was postponed Till the 4,h Monday in
January.
The Wings of the County are earnestly request
ed to meet then. as important subjects will be
brought before the meeting.
MANY WING VOTERS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29
''What's that you say7" said Mrs Partington,

whats that you say" said Mrs. Darlington,
raising her brows and Peering over her specta-
cles, ''sent Castings and Piiiotrs 10 The .Meri-
cans! Well, now, I declare that's worse than
sending Sanity Anna" Hero Mrs P. went on
with her knitting, and continued, (sotto eocc y
"Seut Pillow to Mexico2 Well, now, If that
amt givin aid and comfort then don't know
wonder what Mr.. Richie will say to it?"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29
VIRGINIA LEGISI,hTURE.

Mr.. SHErFEY, presented the petition of Jacob
Ruff and other citizens of Augusta county, for an a.
mendmeui to the law relative to the free road from
Staunton to the Eastern base of the Warm Springs
Mountain so as TO make one section of the road up
which toll is charged, free road as well as the
residue thereof-En Dec 21
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

Thirteen Years. WIoyL for Bible.-In the
year 1872 the wages Of laboring man were less
than four cents day, while the price of Bible at
the same period was $50. 4 common laborer in
those days must toll on industriously for thirteen
long years, if he would possess copy Of the word
of God Now the earnings of half day win pay
the cost ola beautifully printed copy Of the sacred
Oracles' What cOntrastl What an illustration
Of the power Of the press
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

The citizens of Augusta County are requested to
purpose ofeec,ing Delegates to & -CCN,seion, to
be held in Richmond on the 23d Of January next
on the subject of Internal Improvement
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

MIR. VAEsLYcK, the Razor Strop Man, has
been in our town for several days past, selling his
StroPs and other ''notons" Mr.. V. is said to he
partner Of the celebrated Smith, and appears TO
be equally successful with him in disposing Of his
articles, specimens Of which have been presented
us, and upon examination are found to be of most
excellent quality
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

CoUNrERFETs.-The Richmond papers state
that counterfeit fifty dollar notes on the Farmers,
Bank Of Virginia, purportipg to be issued at Wythe-
vile, are in crcuation.-One Of the readiest means
of detecting the counterfeit bill is by observing that
on the face Of the note so appears six times, while
it is not the case with the genuine note.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

Melt little isinglass in spirits of wine, adding
thereto about fifth part of water and using gen.
tie heat; when perfectly melted and mixed, it will
form transparent glue, which will unite glass so
fast that the fracture will be hardly perceived
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

90 The National Intelligencer of Monday last,
announces the death oRthe Hon. JOHN FAIRFIELD.
one of the U. S. Senators from Maine, and former
iy Governor ofthat State. lie died at his lodgings
in Washington on Friday evening, the 9th inst.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

Hon. John w. Jones has resigned his seat in
the Virginia Legislature, on account of i'll health
An election to FIJI the vacancy win be held on the
second Monday in January
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29
CHRISTMAS.

"To every thing there is season, and a time
for every purpose under heaven" Christmas is
the season for JOY and gadness, the time for unver
sal good will. In its inequalities draw nearer
to our friends and forget that we have enemies.
10 the prosperous it is season of thankfulness, to
the poor one of hope.
May we express the hope that readers have
rightly appreciated the blessings of such season,
and that they have enjoyed, in its best sense, a
merry Christmas. If they have, we wish them,
with greater confidence, a happy New Year.
The New York Herald OF Saturday says-"We
understand from authentic and reliable source,
that there is every probability Of an ambassador of
the highest rank being sent from this country to
the court of Rome instead of an inferior mission, as
was first proposed, and that Chief Justice fancy
may be the ambassador, with an outfit Of nine thou
sand dollars and salary of nine thousand dollars
year, provided he will accept the appointment"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

The Baltimore American states that the CITY
Assessors have just completed their work of asses
sing the new property erected within the CITY linn
its during the present year. According to a para
graph i'll the Argus, their returns show that 1859
new houses have been erected this year, the asses
sed value of which is upwards of two millions six
hundred thousand dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

The first annual meeting of the Virginia Histo-
ricai Society under its new organization, was held
IN Richmond on Thursday the 10th instant The
Hon. w. Z. Rlves was elected President for the
ensuing year. On taking the Chair he delivered
an Address, which is very highly spoken of by the
Richmond papers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

AS the bloom of woman's cheek fades. fbe
bloom other heart ought to incresso.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29
PUBLIC MEETlNGN

MANY WING VOTERS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08
Dr.. SWAYNE'S
COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHEERI.

10 A Truly Wonderful Cure '-1 -,
Dr.. Swavne-Dear Sir In October last VII"
engaged with Mr.. Joseph Smith, IN sa"'nl'
near WaynesbuIg. was attacked with cout'
from being exposed at night. which gradually ID
creased, attended with splitting Of blood and {"
we're pain in the breast, loss Of appetite, fever o.
&C., which was scarcely supportabe. pas
family who were wholly dependent on my exc =.
tons for support, yet was Obliged to leave F1y "
siness and return home. was then ATTENDED "
several Physicians, but still grew worse, unIl ~
medical attendants gave me up as incuraoe' III.
sequently, my wife observing in one Of the PS
prints an advertisement of DR.. Swaynes 90.
pound Syrup Of Wild Cherry. procured mT Isr.
bottle from Francis Mcclure, your agent III Ill
istown, which relieved me. continued VIZ .,n,n
had taken five bottles. am now able 10 I0 =,
to nv work again. write this 70 otter yOS
sincere thanks, and you are at liberty 70 L. s-r;as
known. so that if any human being 10 sun; r.
as | have been. he may have recourse 10 y0'
valuable medicine. Yours, ovNE.
Lewistown, Pa. JOHN T. DoI .nd
Be not deceived by the many sPur'ou,. .,d
worthless preparations Of Wild Cherry US, he
into notice by ignorant pretenders, but sec n"beh
signature of DR.. Swayne is on each oot''e'
is the only guarantee against imposition; ~ .oun
Prepared only by DR.. Sw n: W. "A a,
of Eighth and Race streets, PhiladelPnis' II ths
sale by respectable Druggists IN nsa''
principal towns in tho United States suAW6
For sale in Clinton, N. o., oy on"
GARDNER, Druggists and AposheeSn''
Sept 3, ls4r-[5l-6tistt cIn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08

on down beneath that smooth surface DER
Which we were 80 gently drifted by the sue
cessive breezes of Heaven, never more to rise.
hut to serve as food and nourishment for the
indomitable reptiles of its bosom.
Here he heard the sound of music, and
springing upon his feet, stood for moment
entranced. 1t was the harmonic notes OF the
guitar, mingled with soft strains OF SWEEP
female voice, bursting suddenly up IRON at.lu
the old ruins, and swelling upon the evening
calm in elloes of the most bewItchlng meiooy'
He hurried to the main entrance OF the OLD ca
thedral, and looking up beheld inez stanolhg
upon an elevated part OF the oulldihs' AZ nls
appearance the music died away, ana Tie IN
strnment fell and dangled loosely at her side,
and as she turned with sepulchral step and
moved slowly down declining wall as if to
approach him, the eye of his imagination pic
tured around her spectral form the golden halo
of eternal brightness. She paused near the
ground at the edge Of a luttlng buttress, and
partly concealing herself in the thick vines
that had grown over It, turned and looked
down upon him with seraphc smile OF un
utterable tenderness He would have claspet
her to his osom, but he dare not lay an earth
| Iy touch upon the hallowed robe of one from
the world of spirits. He could only pour GU
his sinking soul in one solemn appeal that sh'
would speak to him, but she could not, TO
the seal of eternity was upon her lips.
O, lovely spectre of my beautiful lnez, sa1
that you will be my bride in death, it will o
pen to me the portals of glorious eternity
and ere long will be with you.
The conflict of his feelings were too great
he tottered back and supported himself agans
the wall. In the transport OF her JOY, she ex
claimel-
0, what devotion, and how have wronge
thy fidelity.
She could bear it no longer, and descending
to the ground approached him and threw he
arm around his, She called him-Antonlo,
am indeed thy living Inez; but he answere
not Q, Antonio, say that you know me, an
again will be thy bride on earth She mo
we'd him gently, as if to arouse him, and h
sank helplessly upon the ground, Prostrahn
herself at his side, she graSped his hand, bu
it was stiff; she pressed her cheek upon hi
pale brow, but it was cold, and his form wa
: lifeless. The bitter feelings OF self-repFoac
, rushed back upon her for a moment like
alpine torrent-she uttered faint shrek, an
burying her face in his bosom, gave vent
the widest lamentations 1t would be trlte
dwell upon her after story; it was like all ott
er tales of love, sad, and melancholy. St1
! gradually pinned away, and at last died the VIZ
tim of her own folly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08
DISTRICT COMMITTEES
From OCTOBER, 1916, TO OCTOBER, 1847.
NAMES OF COMMITTEE.

o. o, NAMES OF COMMITTEE
l John A. Taylor, John Mutt, Thomas
J. Armstrong.
2 James Cassldey, Murphy V. Jones,
VIM. Mckenzie.
3 Daniel S. Sanders, Montesque w.
Campbell, Richard Beasley.
Frederick A. Moore, Jonah G. McFar-
land, Obed F. Alexander.
David K. Futch, Joseph M. Foy, Da-
vid S. Saunders.
6Charles H. Alexander, J ohm D. Jones,
Alwyn Nixon.
FLAMES S. Newton, William Newton,
Simon S. Grissom.
s David Legwyn, James Andrews,
Richard Sudbury.
9 Ezekiel Chadwick, Jedediah Cara
son, John w. Hines.
lO| Mathew Bradley, Spicer Padgett, Jep-
tina Meeks.
IL John Shepard. Samuel Player, Thon-
as w. Player.
12| Etherton Henderson, Isaac Rochelle,
Amoa Wooten.
Is Edward T. J. Pigford, John Giddens,
William Newton.
ID Thomas Lee, John Fillyaw, Thomas
Murray.
Is Teachey Wells, Owen Johnson, AL
bert G. Hall.
l6 William Rivenbsrk, Timothy Riven.
bark, Lemuel Bowden.
III 1sham Armstrong, Richard Bowden,
Thomas H. Ashe.
l9 Jere. Hand. John Bradshaw, Robert
G.. Ormshy.
10 Robert L. Sharpless, David Murray,
Owen Murray.
2ORobert T. Henry, John D. Larkins,
John Henry.
2l Owen Alderman, Cornelius Murphy,
Daniel McAIlister.
% James McDuffie, Alfred NJ. Moore,
Hardy P. Brinson.
% James F. Groom, james Moore, Ma
than r. Groom
"a John McAuslan, Simon Lewis, Patrick
Montague.
25 Fletcher H. Bell, Samuel ]. Walker,
Michael Register.
&c James +. Bland, John Costin, John
Eakin.
27lThomas Malpass, Charles B. Meal.
lister. Noah Gerganns.
28lW ashington Collins, VIM. r. Moore
Richard l.. Bordeaux.
90 Alexander Henry. Chas. Bannerman
Nell H. Murphy.
30 Lewis Highs,nith, Noah Highsmith
David Wells.
81 Nicholas Fennell, John Z. Devane
James Harrell.
80 Hugh T. Cos.in, Bryan Newkirk
James Murphy.
80 William S. Larkins, James Mcintyre
Benjamin G. Moore.
81 David NJ. Lewis. Benjamin Morgan
Henry w. Taylor.
IS Hector McAllister, Bryan Scott, Thos
HI. Williams.
So John Jones. jr., Samuel S. Herring
Samuel II. Bell.
81 Arthur Bordeaux, John A. Finn, Jas
M. Finn.
80 Isaiah Pridgen, Francis NJ. Pridgen
John F. Pidgen.
80 Alfred Beasley, Daniel ]. Morgan
Thomas J. Skies.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08

Balance of Irade.-The New York Jour
nal of Commerce, explains in the following
few words, fallacy in regard to trade, which
obtains even yet in the discussion of some of
the economists, on the necessity of the ex-
ports and imports balancing each other. The
Boston merchants have shipped in the last
three months, 1886 tons of ice, costing no.
thing. The books of the Custom House,
when the proceeds of this ice are brought
back, will show so much balance against the
country. We export cargo which costs no.
thing, and import in payment cargo of val
ue For doing such things, and for generally
bringing back more than it carried away, trade
was accused and convicted of impovershng
atoms. One would think that anybody could
nave seen through such delusion; yet our
highly respectable race did not see through it
until some fifteen years ago. Er. paper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08

Manufacturing al notwithstanding to
Mr.. Appleton, an extensive manufacturer, the
manufacturing capital of Lowell has realized,
from its earliest investment to the present
time, an average profit OF ten per cent. That
capital is at this moment estimated at sl2, ooo,-
900. What cotton plantation has done this
in Mississippi Labor is more difficult to OBJ
tain, and higher now than formerly, although
the number of factor es has vastly increased
The number of females in the factories is
1915, and of males, 3,34o. The average wa
ges of females, clear of board, per week, is
So CO., of males, 81 80. The total raw cotton
consumed per week, is 200 bales, or 81, 400
per annum The Merrimack Company is the
argest-its capital is 100000. Some of the
companies have only 100000 invested.
~ Y Jour- of Commerce.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08

Presentation ofa Sword.-On Saturday eve
ming last Sword, which had been procured
by the citizens of Raleigh, was presented to
Lieut. Francis T. Bryan by Duncan K McRae,
Esq, in the Senate Chamber, and in the pre-
seRce OF very large and brilliant assemblage
The address OF Mr.. McRae is spoken of on
all hands as eloquent, in good taste, and be-
coming to the occasion The reply of Lieut..
Bryan was brief, but. like the report of his ar
tillery at Blena Vista, to the purpose The
Sword was presented to him as a compliment
on the part of our citizens for the bravery he
displayed on that memorable OCCASION. It
was nobly Won amid blood and carnage; and
long MAY he live 10 wear it i-&oadord
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08
ORDERS NO 3.

ORDERS No 3.
Headquarters 3Oth Regiment N. G. Militia
lat October. la47.
THE companies composing the Upper Bsttal'
ion of this Regiment are hereby ordered to parade
at Long Creek, on Saturday. the 18th day OF Ne
vember, for Inspection and Review.
Commissioned. non.commissionta officers ana
musicians Of said Battalion are hereby ordered
appear at Long Greek on Friday, the 18th day "
November next.
The companies composing the Lower Battalion
are hereby ordered to parade at Wilmington on
Saturday, the Goth day of November next, iOf In
spection and Review.
Commissioned, non.commissioned officers snO
musicians are ordered to parade at Wilmington
on Friday the 10Th day of November.
Officers drill at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Lines formed at IL A. NJ.
Commanders of companies will b p'sPsi"
with annual returns.
Upper and Lower Battalion. Court MaE'A
held on days of Review.
By order.
ROB'T G. RANKIN.
Col. CONG. s0th Reg't. No M
JoHx J. HEDRIcK, Adjt 3'N
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08
stockholders' Nee ting

Office is hereby given that the Annual
~ Meeting ofthe Stockholders of the WHINING.
ton and Raleigh Rail Road Company, will B.
holden at the Office of the Company oa Thurs.
day, the lth day Of Novemhe-, le47.
BY order of the President.
JAMES 5. GREEN. sec'y.
October G, ls47 Att.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08

On motion, ordered that these proceedings
be published in the different newspapers Of
the town. From the Minutes.
L. H. MARSTELLER, Cl'k.
The Clerk requests each Committeeman
who may see this to inform his fellow Com
mittee-men thereof, and proceed to act without
further notice.
October g, lo47-l4.lt
Chronicle and Commercial copy one time.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08
SADDLERY, HARNESS 4

THE Subscriber has just returned from Il.
North with additions to his extensive assor,,,"".
Of Saddles. Brides, Harness, Trunks, &c, &o
which is offered for sale on favorable Tenn. e.,
Cash, or on short time to prompt customers w
Those indebted whose notes aud accounts Ar. -
long standing are respectfully requested 10 c's
and settle. GUY e. HOTCHKT>S
N. B. Particular attention paid to repairir.
and making Saddles and Harness 10 order
October 9, ls47-f4
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08

NKs. c. M. PRICE respectfully inform, H..
90 Ladies of Wilmington and its vicinity ,S Is
sne mas removed to the new dwelling on Foa. lat
street. between Chestnut and Princess street. '
trst door North of the Odd Fellows S. 81 aua
where she Is prepared to make up LADITs
DRESSES IN the neatest and best style. n,o aS
very low terms. upon
She respectfully tenders her thanks 70 a..
Ladies who have heretofore patronized he, ""s
solicits continuance of their custom, Snd
October 8, Is47-(4
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08

Dreadful Mortality-The St. Louis Re-
veille, of the oath alt, says -" A gentleman
who took cattle to New Orleans on the steam
er Hard Times, the last trip that boat made
from this port, returned yesterday on the Tai
ma. He states that shortly after arriving at
New Orleans the yellow fever broke out a
mong the crew of the Hard Times, and that up
to the date of his departure. thirty three, inclu.
ding the captain. first clerk, and several other
officers, had died The mortality is truly
friphtful'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Grocery g. Provision Store.

ENHE UNDERSIGNED has commenced
business in the Store lately occupied by
E. Peterson, next door to Murpby's building,
on Waiter street, and solicits the attention of
buyers.
NOW IN STORE.
bbls. Mountain Dew Whiskey, I've
ry superlor,)
5 do. Imperial Gin,
S Go. New England Rum,
do. Domestic Brandy,
10 do. Sugar,
do. White powdered Sugar,
do, Snuff; 2 kegs SalEratus,
qrt. cask Malaga Wine.
DAILY EXPECTED TO ARRIVE.
SO bags Coffee, (assorted quaIi,y,)
boxes Tobacco,
10000 Segars, Zine favor,)
3 chests Tea,
10 J bbs. family Beef, Every choice,)
10 bbls. new and old Ale, Tgar,
500 lbs. Woolsey l. Woolsey's Loaf Su'
90 bbls. Flour,
10 boxes Starch,
10 do. Soap, 90 boxes Cheese,
10 bbls. Apples, large size,)
S do. Irish Potatoes,
10 boxes Soda Biscuit,
bills. Crackers.
Nuts, Fruits. &C., &C.,
And general assortment Of articles connected
with the Grocery and Provision trade.
My friends in the country ara requested to
send in their orders.
GH Commission business transacted, and
goods forwarded on favorable terms.
Oct. 8, l847.1 WIN. A. GWYER.
WWHITE LEAD, Paints, &C., Chrome Green,
wv Venitian Red, Chrome Yellow, Linseed
Oils, Crone Yellow and Green in Oil, Train Oil,
Whiting Spanish Brown, Window Glass
For sale by LIPPITT & WILLKINGS.
October 8, IS47-[4
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08

4 Singular question,-A correspondent of
Major Noah's Weekly Messenger and Sun
day Times, journal published in New York,
presents a singular question, to which the
journal gives singular answer. The cores.
pondent asks whether the question has ever
been mooted, that the 25th day of December
was not the birth day of Chrst"' TO this
the Messenger and Times gives the following
answer:
{" 1t could not have been. The thermome-
ter in Jerusalem, in December, seldom or ever
rises above rs degrees; consequently the shep-
herds who made the annunciation could not
have been tending their hocks by night
John was three months older than Jesus His
birth is known to have been in the spring,
consequently Jesus must have been born in
the latter end of September Christmas was
not kept till 200 years after the death OF
Christ TT Bait Cipp. =
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08

The editor of the Shawneetown Democrat
proposes to Palmerston new way of cancel
ling the debt due from Illinois to the citizens
of Great Britain. He wishes an English army
sent over here to fight with one to be raised
in Illinois, with the understanding that, if the
English are whipped, the debt is to be con-
sidered paid We have no doubt that the
people of Illinois could discharge their States
Indebtedness sooner in that way than in one
more honest=[ Louisville Journal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-08

FROM THE PLA1Ns-Indian Attack-A
letter dated August 10, written beyond Pawnee
Fork, states that Capt. Smithson's company
was attacked on the first day of August, near
the Pawnee Rock, by about four hundred In
dams, in which the Indians lost, it is thought,
some six or eight killed and as many woun-
ded. The Indians succeeded in running off
twenty -four horses, which broke loose when
the Indians made their charge. No loss sus-
tanned on our side. By the same letter we
learn that the measles have been very preva-
lent in this company, and retarded their pro-
gress very considerably. Two have died of
the disease.-St Louis ReuelNe