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ron THE SPECTATOR.
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA.

| go Ato. III.
The population of Liberia has increased rapidly
within the last four years, and may now amount
TO i've or SIX thousand. Besides many very valu-
able emigrants from this country, the entire popu-
a'ion OF some districts of country, united by pur-
chase, have become incorporated as citizens. Per.
maps thousand recaptured Africans have been set
tied In the Republic and made free men, and their
children placed at the public schools A vessel
with emgrans sails from Mex Orleans next month.
and tho "Liberia Packet" erlssto aaii from
BaltmoIe on ste i5sh Of in sly wiis>sa -Gd..i-
onal company
Inns Packet, built for the express purpose
by joint stock company, under liberal charter
from the Legislature Of Maryland, makes three
'rips In the year to Liberia. She is principally
owned and manned, and is designed eventually to
oe entirely owned, commanded and sailed by CO.
iored men. The facilities thus offered. togetber
with the independence of Liberia, will doubtless
induce colored men of property and enterprise to
leave TINS country, where they can enjoy but a
nominal freedom at most, and mmigrate to na-
tion oil their own raSe where they can be men
indeed
Inc inducements now offered to such and to all
are very great. BY the laws OF Liberia, each inn
migrant, on his arrival, receives town lot OF fire
acres OF land. fhe has family, the amount of
land is increased. The Colonization Society fur
nishes free passage in the Packet to all who are
unable to pay for it-supports them for six months
alter their arrival, by provisions, medicine and me-
deal attendance, and provides house for them to
live In for that time. During this time they be-
come accli'nated, can build, plant and gather n
crop, and afterwards support themselves. All re-
liable accounts concur in representing tho present
population as generally Industrious, thrifty, and in
comfortable circumstances. To industry, mild
climate and fruitful soil yield more than ordinary
rewards
Let the question be entertained by all, whether
IL is not the duty of intelligent white men to make
themselves acquainted with facts like these-and
10 communicate them to the free people of color a.
mong us-as we'll as 10 regulate their own arrange
mems when emancipating their slaves The
randolph negroes" have proved the sympa.hies
OF the Ohio abolltonists to be worse than slavery
Liberia invites on the ether hand-and her svmna-
thies may also be known without an experiment
X. w. BAILEY, Acs
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U. S. SENATOR FROM ALAn,n,

The election by the Legislature OF the State of
Alabama for Senator of the United States to fill
the vacancy occasloned by the expiration of the
term of the Hon. Dixon III. LEWIS. was brou1bt
to close on the 18th instant; when on the six.
teenth balloting, that gentleman was re elected to
serve for the term of six years.
The Letter which gives the result of this cleo
ton accompanies it with the following remarks:
"Ihis is viewed here as triumph over the Ad-
minstration party MIR. King was VIGOROUSLY the
favorlte OF the heads at Washington, as made
known through the organ there; and the especial
friends OF the President in this State were omen in
his advocacy. On the day Of election, "a CARD
appeared In the Democratic paper here, SIGNED by
many Democrats, accusing Mr.. Lewis of infideli-
~ TO the President, and demanding Of him a deni
al. None was given, and Mr.. l.. was elected
getting the vote Of majority Of the purity and
many Wings from the first. All those Democrats
who agree with Mr.. Calhoun supported him. and
tnumphod, with some Wing assistance. The
War and Conquest policy of Mr.. Polk has not
before received such rebuke as this, from such a
rter."-.Nationd H,teAigencer.
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NEW WINTER GOODS.

TUST received Mohair Coating, Blue, Black,
q Mixed, Fancy and Oxford Sattinetts, Black
and White Pantaloon Plads, Diamond Fancy and
Wool Black Cashmere, Mixed Doeskin, an extra
article, Highland Plaids, Gold Mixed and Fancy
Tweeds, Kentucky Jeans, Fancy, Silk, Merlin
and Merino Vestings, French Plaid and Manches-
ter Bingham, Worsted and Silk Serge, DO Pieces
Black and White, Blue and Orange, Purple, Mer-
rimac and Fancy Prints, Furniture Prints, Irish
Linen, all Wool and Canton Flannels, Cravats,
Scarfs, Silk Handkerchiefs, Cotton Cloths, Cot
ton Yarns, Sc, Sc, which will be sold to cash
and punctual customers at reduced prices.
JOHN BRANDEBURG.
December s, IS47.
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HE OMISSIONS OF THE MEssAGE--President
Polk, although apparently frank and bold with re-
gard to the war with Mexico, has omitted several
important matters in his recent message to Con-
gress Not word of explanation is yiyen in rela-
ton to the withdrawal of large portion of the
troops from Gen. Taylor, Immediately preceding
the battle of Buena Vista No apology or explana,
ton is made for the small force at the command of
Major General Scott, Immediately after the battle
Of Cerro Gordo. The policy OF tie Government in
refusing volunteers at one moment, and soliciting
them short time after, is not explained The ef
fects OF the admission Of Santa Anna into Mexico
is not limited at. The blunder of allowing Parades
to escape through Vera Cruz passed over without
word Of comment. In brief, the message is la
bored effort to elude the charge of having provoked
the war, and to prove that peace can only be secr
ed by the expenditure ofm millions and the sac
rlfice of more lives. The matter will soon come up
In detail before both Houses Of Congress-, when the
conduct and policy Of the campaign from first to last
will be analysed without fear or favor.--Ihh Inq
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MRs BAILEY continues her instructions in the Music
and French Departments.
Miss ELIZABETH BAILEY, from Portland, is engaged
to instruct classes in Drawing and Painting.
Miss CoRNELIA II. STocKBKIDGE from Bath, Maine,
tcd be connected tc,M The school at the opening She,
tceu Mss bailey, approved teacher and tcH be
retained " the patronage Of Tie school oiu Justify IL.
The CoURsE OF STUDIES embraces liberal Educa-
tion prescribed in the best collegiate Institutes of the
country. The English studies--cmbracing Grammar,
Rhetoric, and English Compositions continued thro'
the whole term of the young adys residence at the
Seminary.
The ACADEMIC YEAR commences on the first Mon
day Of September and closes the last week in juno
VACATION, July and August
The Academic year is divided into ftco sessions Of
flee months each. The first session closes the first
Of February and the second the last of June There
as vacation bet,ceen them. A few days of
ly are given at Christmas.
Pupils may enter at any time, and charged from
the time they enter No deductions made for alb
sence unless in Of sickness strict necessity
This Seminary has been in successful operation for
five years under its present organzaonwith steady
patronage, which has averaged about 80 pupils.
The building is large, commodous, and centrally
placed in hcalthfu and quiet Town in the fruitful Val
ley of Virginia.
The whole arrangements secure TO young ladies the
best protection in family discipline united with efficient
progress in mental education.
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ISC NY,
EcME.

What can be more beautiful than the following
passage on this subject from the fruitful pen of NJ
p. WILLIS:
Chow many thoughts and affections cling a.
round the word home The traveller as he wan
ders DER the rough pathway of some distant cline
calls to his recollection the scenes of his own love-
ly home; and beholds in Imagination, seated a.
round his own re-slde, his affectonate spouse and
lovely children, eagerly awaiting his return home.
The young man, as he arrives at an AGE capable of
"dong for HIMSELF" and starts out in the world To
seek fortune in distant State, casts behind a
long and lingering look at his early home and re-
members that ne has left there all the endearments
of his childhood and early youth kind mother
who had succored him in infancy, and watched
over him in childhood; an afectionate sister who
had been his guardian through youth, and solace
In afflcton; and the companions of his early DAYS.
still remain at his childhood's home and as he
wanders along DER hill and dale, in search of an
abiding place; as he encounters difficulties and
dangers across his path; as temptations intervene
and misiorunes arise, he is satisfied there is no
place like home. As the sea-faring mariner SKINS
o'er the brny tide as he is tossed to and fro upon
the foaming wave, in search of hidden treasures
that lay across the mighty deep; the recollectops
Of home in all its loneliness come up to his mind
and when among strangers and far from home in
some distant land, he sighs
Home sweet home,
There is no place like HoMEpo
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Sir Matthew Hale says: ''Be careful not 70 in
serruPt another when he Is speaking hear him
out and you will understand him better, and be a
bic to give him the better answer" This is good
advice
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How TO EscAPE DRowN1Ne--A Dutcb,nor
was relating his marvellous escape, when tbirtcea
OF his companions were drowned by the upse,,,rt,
of boat, and he alone was saved.
"And how did you escape the falo Of the roo, -,
asked one OF the hearers. ''''
I'd not go In te poat,'' was the bu,c5,,,,,.
placid answer.
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CHILDHooD's TEARs.-Scott has beautifully
embodied the Oft noted fact of tho transient n,,,,
of children's tears
"The tear down childhood's cheek that flows;
Is like the dew drop on the rose;
When next the summer breeze comes by,
And waves the bush, the flower is dry."
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ADVICE GRATis-One of our exchanges says
BE content as long as your mouth is full and
body covered-remember the poor-kss the pretty
gitls-dou't rob your neighbours henroost-never
pick an editors pocket nor entertain an idea that
he is going to treat--kick dull care to the deuce--
black your own boOis-sew on your IN BUTTE ms.
and be sure to take a paper and pay for it," Good
practical advice.
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-'.tender orphan child.

-'tender orphan child,
With scant and meagre fare;
On whom no friend e'er kindly smiled
Who has 10 mothers care''
Run and speak TO him. Invite him to your
house and look up some old clothes and shoes
They will be of incalculable service to him.
Poor widows and destitute old men-have you
none In your neighborhood? Have they plenty Of
food and clothing2 Are their dwellings cornforta-
Die VIII they keep themselves warm the com
Ing winter? Look at your "wood- piles''-can',
you spare few armsfull? DON'T give to make
yourself popular; don't spread abroad your liberal
ity in the public prints; but give heartily and
cheeriully. He who remembers the poor, will NOT
be forgotten in that day when the Almighty makes
up his jewels.-PUt. Bm
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Inc following beautiful seDtmen, was dr,,,.
Standing, at private fee among de first e.circlo
coloTeo elite OF New York, few evenings since
Heres to de colored far sec; dar face nsS5s -,
paint, dar head no funeryl,, "'9uS no
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

several distinguished medical gentlemen, of Ed
inourg, Scotland, have discovered an easier and far
more effective agent in producing insensibity than
Ether, which has been in use for some time. II is
called Chloroiorm, or the Perchloride of Formyle.
1t Is colorless liquid, and lis odor pleasant It
requires less quantity to produce the effect than
Ether, is much cheaper, has a more rapid and com.
plete action, is far agreeable and more easily
inhaled An Edinburg paper of the 18th nit
which has been politely handed us by Rev. 'hr.
ochnucker, contains an account of several cases
In which 1t has been used with the most complete
success by Prof Miller and Dr. Duncan. Tbev
are cases OF the most serious surgical operations
performed without any knowledge on the part Of
the patient, whilst under the effect OF the Choro.
form. There is but little doubt it will soon come
into general use in serious cases. Professor Simp-
son. OF Ebnburg has, since its discovery. applied
1t frequently to obstetric practice, and with entire
success Gettysburg (Pa.) Sentinel
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"My dear, feel quite unweIl this evening, and
sboold like something nice for supper"
"Well, what will you have?"
al think could take some buclwhcat cakes and
sausages."
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"If Christians must contend, says an eloouen,
writer, let it be like the olive and the vine-which
shall bear the most and best fruit; not like the as
pen and elm, which shall make the most noise in
the world"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

Somebody, who writes more truthfully than Do
eticaliy, says; Gan angel without money is not
thought so much Of, nova days, as devil with a
bag full Of guineas.N
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JOHN W. WRIGHT. NJ, D..
ID ID 81 ISL S N F.,

DIE NWISY9
p RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens OF
Stanton and vicinity, that he intends remain
ling In said place short time and will give atten-
ton to the practice of Dentistry.
Having received instructions from the first Den
fists in the country, and having had considerable
experience, he hopes TO please all who may re-
'9ulre his services. His office is in the house of
the Rev. >. Bowen, near the Methodist Church.
where he can be cohsulted.-Ladies waited on at
their residences if required.
Oct. 81, 1S47.
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1t is good sign to see the color of health in Q
mans face. 1t is bad sign to see it all coucenra
ted in his nose.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-29

Truth feareih nothing so much as concealment.
and deslreth nothing so much clearly to be laid
open to all. When it is mos: naked ii is most
lovely and powerful
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ro,,,. inooern writer very pihy re-
MARKS mat this title is now conferred on ali uh.
wear good coat OF clean slirt, 81 "Ns
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''Ain't it wicked to rob this heuroost. Jim7"
'"ThaPs great moral question, Gumbo-we
haint no time &c argue IT, hand down another pull
let"
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BENEVOIENCF

Do you believe it2
SIT is a little thing to give
A cup Of water to the poor
Or spare morsel 10 relieve
A famished stranger at the door,"
lfso, give and make happy The cold begins
TO pinch, but you are snug and warm How fares
your neghbor d?
"Who is my neghbor %
''It is he
Who shivers at thy door
Who pines in AFFECT poverty
Whose days of strength are DER"
WIN you assist him? Hug not your riches
with the miser's grasp-that wretch, who, as
Blair says, ''is first starved in this world then
damned in time 10 come" But open your hearts
drop your arms and speak out, ''Here, friend, is
something to assist you.''
Are there no orphans who are ll-provided against
the cold? To whom does that little boy belong
VINO mas gust passed down the street, with his
toes out of his shoes and his elbows protrudinr q
He is a
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DIR, G. W. HARDIN,

HAVING permanently located in MiddlebroolC
NJ respectfully tenders his professional services
70 the citizens of the town and vicinity. Office
one door west of Gardner's Hotel
July %, 1871
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EDWARD D0OLEY, TAILOR,
AT THE SIGN OF THE LAMB,
II E. r M S

MAIN STREET,
P ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
u the public that he has received the
FALL AND WINTER FASHIONS,
and is prepared to make to order any garment that
may be entrusted to him. He will endeavor, by
executing his work in neat and substantial man
ner, and according to the most approved style, to
merit share of the public patronage.
He returns his thanks to those who have here
tofore favored him with their custom, and hopes,
by diligent attention to business, to merit and re-
ceve continuance OF their support.
StauntOn. Nov. ". IS47.
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EXPENSES FOR SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.

Scientific and Literary Course, per Ses-
sion of five months, from s II to SIS.
Latin and Greek, either or both, 10.
French, 10.
If two all the above languages are ia
ken, the whole charge for them is 10.
In no instance, however, is a charge of
mere than $25 Session made for any
selection, or all the aboUe named branch
together.
Former pupils may join any single class
in the Scientific and Literary course for
So per Session, and in this case she will
be required to submit written compost
tons with the class monthly.
1ncidentas for Rents, so cents.
The pupil is liable TO other charge ex-
ccpt in the Music DEPARTMENT. For
Lessons on Piano Forte and in vocal mu-
sic, with of Piano, $40.
Lessons on Guitar, if added to Piano, SO
If alone, $40.
Drawing and Painting, 10.
BOARDING.
Boarding in respectable and gcnteeI families can be
procured for from SIS TO $40 per month.
PAYMENTS.
The bills for tuition payable in advance or at the
close of the Session settled by bond bearing
from the commencement of the Session
August Is, 1917.
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TEE
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.
B. 3. MINOR, ESQ, Principal
Board of Trustees.


-etee-
IT. Req Wm. Meade Pres. Dr.. r. z: !Shibiing,
Req. r. Z: Castieman, ". C. Kinney,
11ler III. N. Stuart, r. S. Brooke,
UiHam Kinney James Points.
IhOS. j. Niche,
T$EllS Institution will be opened on the LIST day
= of November, in the spacious and handsome
building just erected for its accommodations in the
town of Stanton. 1t will be under the manage
ment of b. b. MINOR, Principal who will be as
sisted by teachers OF the highest qualifications.
TERMS. for Session of 10 months One half
payable in advance, the remainder at the middle of
the session
Board, including washing, $3.50 90
Primary or Preparatory Department. en-
bracing photography, reading, writing
and the elements of geography and arith-
metic, 90 OO
ALL the branches Of English, 80 90
Making Board and Tuition in English,
&C., $40 to $50.
Any one Ancient or Modern Language, $50 90
Music on the piano, guitar and harp, each, DO 90
Use of instruments, 500
General exercise in singing, in which the
whole school will be expected to engage,
(including the music books) 500
These exercises in singing have been found to
exert very happy influence in strengthening the
voice, developing musical talent, affording variety
and recreation, and aiding discipline.
The Principal would not embark in this enter
prise but with the determination 10 make the Insti
tuition one of the highest order His efforts will be
constantly directed to impating to the pupils sound
instruction, and 10 training their characters espec-
ally those Of the boardeIs under the most salutary
moral and religious influence.
November 3, 1917.
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BOLTING- CLOTHS,

.TUST received, a fresh lot of the eliot Anker
~ Brand" of Boiling Cloths. Those in want of
the article will do well TO give us call before they
buy. WOOD & BANNER.
Winchester Depot, March Is, 1847.
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The FEMALE TEMPER-No trait of character
is more valuable in female than the possession of
sweet temper.-Home can never be made happy
without 1t. 1t is like the flowers that spring up in
our pathway, reviving and cheering us. Let a
man GO home at night, wearied and worn by the
tolls of the day, and how soothing is word dicta-
ted by good disposition! 1t is sunshine falling on
his heart lie is happy, and the cares of life are
forgotten. sweet temper has soothing influence
over The minds Of a whole family. Where it is
found In the wife and mother, you observe kindness
and love predominating the natural feeling of
bad heart. Smiles, kind words and looks, cha
Tacterlze the children, and peace and love have
their dwelling there. Study, then, to acquire and
retain sweet temper. 1t is more valuable than
gold 1t captivates more than beauty; and to the
close OF life it retains all its freshness and power.
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100000
Making a total OF

Thus we have furnished what we consider /,
important document, 'to accompany the Presiden,
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FEMALE DRESS.

We are iEclined to think that the female attire
OF the present Gay is, upon the whole in as favor
able state as the most vehement advocates for
what is c'Ved nature and simplicity could desire.
1t Is costume in which they can dress quickly,
walk nimbly, eat pentifully, stop easily, loll
gracefully, and, in short, perform all the duties of
life without lie; or hindrance. The head is left to
lis turSRsize, the skin to its native purity, the
waist at iisproper region, the heels at their real
level. ihe dress is calculated to bring out the
na'rss sirars, of the person, and each of them
has, oeiAr'as @esee. fair play Flounccs are
nice question We tke them when they wave
and how, az in veiy light materSal-musling or
cause or barege-when lady has no outline and
no mass, but looks like rccedng angel, or dissolv-
ing view, but we do not like them in rich mate
rial, where they flop, in stiff one, where they
oristie, and where they break the flowing lines Of
the Petticoat and throw light and shade where You
10 not expect them. In short, we like the gown
that can do without founces, as Josephine liked
lace that could do without whiskers but in either
case' 1t must be good one.-Quarierly Reuie,c
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= BOXES and Cask Of Cheese, Of a superior
quality, in store, aud for sale by
Nov. 10. J. C.. RIDGWAY.
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OOO BUSHELS prime White Corn for sale
~VV by DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Siaunton, Sept 3, 1947.
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Aaw Partnership.
BAYLOR & HOMER.

FHNHE undersigned have formed partnership
In the practice of Law in the various Courts
OF Augusta, Nelson, Abemarle and Rockingham
counties. Business entrusted to them will receive
the most prompt and dligent attention. Offices at
Staunton and Waynesborough Stanton office first
door south of Hugh w Sheiiey's office This Of
fice will always be occupied by one of the firm, and
on Court days by BOTH
GEORGE BAYLOR, JR.,
ABSALOM KOINER
August 49, 1S47-6m