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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
WHAT AN JDEAi

A late writer on kissing very properly remarks,
that the abominaoe practice of ladies kissing each
other is peice of wanton and unprovoked cruelty
sheer waste of Heavens good gift, miserable frit
terlng away of what was designed for better pur-
poses 1t Is absolutely wicked, and ninety nine ca
seS in hundred 1t Is done for other purpose than
to annoy and make wretched the poor things, who
stand with their hats in their hands, and dare not
so much as open their watering mouths, for fear of
soldering their bosoms
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
TEMPERANCE

The augusta Temperance Union" convened at
hlddlebrooh, pursuant to adjournment, OH the 9TH
December last
The meotiDg called TO order by the Vice
President, Rev. "A. +. LUDDEN, and opened with
prayer. After which, the several reports of the
Societies represented were handed in, read and ac-
cepted, when, on motion, the business was sus-
pended, that the Convention might avail itself OF
the unexpected favor of an address from DIR. HAR-
RIs, who entertained his audience very much 70
their satisfaction
The Committee appointed at a previous meeting
reported Constitution ard Order Of business
which, after some discussion and amendments were
adopted.
Officers were then elected for the ensuing year.
which resulted follows Col Samuel Elarnsbar-
ger, President Geo. w. Taylor, Secretary aud
.. Hutchens, Treasurer But before the election Of
officers it was resolved 'hat Committee Of three
persons be appointed TO address all the Societies n
the county" That Committee was appointed ac-
cordngly, and the places Ut which they were to
deliver said addresses attached to their names re-
spectively.
Zion Church was then selected as the place for
the next meeting, and the first Saturday IN MARCH,
AS the time for that meeting. After which on mo
ton, Committee was appointed TO invite speakers
TO address the association at that time and place
&. Beard, DIR. Warwick and G.. w Taylor, were
appointed on that Committee.
1T was then Resolved. That the Secretary pub.
lish so much Of the proceedings of bis meeting as
he may deem proper.
The Convention, on motion, then adjourned, ,
with prayer
A. p. JUDDEN, President.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25

Mutual CoNsoLATIoy.-An old clergyman
who had an old tailor as his beade or officer for
many years, returning from neghboring sacra
ment, where Thomas was in the constant habit of
attending him. after thoughtful and silent pause,
thus addressed his fellowtraveler, the ministers
man :" Thomas, cannot well tell how it is that
our church should be getting thinner and thinner,
for am sure preach as well as ever did, and
should have far more experience than when first
came among you" 'lndeed," replied Thomas.
''old ministers, nowadays, are just like old tai
lors for am Se,u as well as ever did. and
the cloth is the same, but it's the cat, sir-t's the
ne,c cut ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25

a lady by the name of Morris, the wife of Ma
jor Morris, had the courage TO descend in diving
bell, at Plymouth. While under the water she
wrote note 10 her father, (which concludes with
the following lines:
From Belle, my dear Father, you've oft had line
But not from a bell under alter
Just now only assure you Pm thine
Your dutiiul, diving, aficctionatc daughter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25

CAN BLIND MAN WRITE WILL "A petit
ton has been presented to the Judge OF the Second
District Court of New Orleans, to set aside the
Will of the late Judge Martin, of Louisiana, on the
ground that being blind he physically incapac-
ltated from making Geographic will. 1t will be
recollected that Judge Martin bequeathed the whole
OF his estate, some half million of dollars to his
brother, and the VIII was stated to have been com
priSed i'm four or five lines
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25

The flower beheld the star above,
And longed to reach its airy love
But longed in vain. The dew drop fell
Into the rich and fragrant bell,
And then the star was imagcd there,
As though it dropped from upper air,
And glancing down from heaven had com,
To seek on earth kindred home
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
LAND For SALE.

>HE 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 Staunton, and adjoining the lands of VIM En-
gleman, George Paris, and Cheslcy Kinney. On this
land is never failing Spring, though small, and
mother part OF the land more suitable for building il is
confidently believed we'll Of water can be obtained on
5fteen or twenty feet digging The exposure of the
land is chiefly South and East and is pbc of be-
ing made pleasant place. For terms apply to the sub
scriber the land. HENRY Mailman
April 30, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
OuR FATHER

The most beautiful, touching, grand. yet simple
piece of composition in our language, is the Lords
prayer Of the sixty-nne words it contains, all
but five are from the Saxon. So are the words
home, wife, child, mother-indeed all the words
expressive Of tenderness
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25

CoINcIDENTAL DEATH OF HUSBAND AND WIFE.
"A woman named Sabrine DAILY, aged about 10,
who residedin Cross street, died this morning.
During her illness her husband was indefagable in
his attentions to her, and seldom left her bed side.
But the moment she expired he left her room.
eyincing great agony Of mind, and went into ano-
Their and lay down on the bed and expressed wish
that he also might die Immediately and be buried
along with his wife. And in ten minutes after he
also was corpse. In the course of the day an in
quest was held on his body, and the surgeon who
examined 1t was Of opinion that the immediate cause
Of his death was congestion of the brain.-.N Y.
Journal Of Commerce.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
THE LAST MESSAGE

The Message which was sent by the President
to both Houses of Congress, on Saturday the 18th
inst being unimportant, we decline publishing it
but that the reader may form some idea of its cha
racter, we make the following extract from the
Washington correspondence OF the Cumberland
(Nld) Civilian
Like all his messages it is full of a vigorous
prosecution OF the war and-tea and coffee He
says In effect ''MeXico commenced the war-but
give me tea and coffee. 1t is my unalterable pur-
pose to prosecute it with the utmost energy--bnt
give me tea and coffee. The worst state of ,hinps
which could exist in war with such power rs
Mexico, would be course of INDIGESTION and mac
tvlty ON our part-but give me tea and coffee.
want some more Major Generas--but give me
tea and coffee. want some more Brigadler Gen.
erals-but give me tea and Coffee | want author
lty to appoint volunteer officers in the place of
those who die or resign-(he says upwards of one
hundred have resigned, which is certainly a con
vnclng proof of the popularity of the war, } but
give he tea and coffee. | want men and money
and all sorts of things, but above all want tea and
coffee" Verify, this Administration will be re-
nowned In future history as the '.Iea md Cofce
DEMONSTRATION" This eternal cry of Tea and
Coiiee reminds me OF the sailors letter dom,
forget the pgtail."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
The Washington correspondent of the Nor,

The Washington correspondent of the North
American tells the following good one.
There is an anecdote told in the political circles,
winch deserves to be chronicledAs the story goes,
1t appears that of the recent reception even
lngs at the White House, the President took oc,a-
sion to express in presence of a mixed company,
great anxiety for the termination of the war; and in
such terms as TO elicit Suggestions and opinions from
those around him. Mr.. Wescott, who besides be-
ing an lnveterate wag, has recently inmortazed
himself by satrlcal letter to MIR. Secretary Mason
which would docTedt to Butler, and which the world
ought to see, for its keen and ppngent w.t. happen
ming to be near by, replied that mode had suggest
ed itself to his mind by which he was confident the
war could be most expeditiously closed. Selling
upon this hope as dying man does upon straw,
the President eagerly inquired 'what is it, sir what
Is ~ to which the Senator from Florida, after
pauslng sufficiently long 10 attract general attention,
answered. 81 ocould send Robert J. Walker 10
.heT,co to manage their Finonces" / believe
His Excellency did not solicit the advice of any
more oil his constitutional advisers during that
ing
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
RE M @ V AL.
E. DOOLEY.

~" DOOhLA5
II 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..
Il. Cochran s. Co, opposite Messrs Isaac Paul s. Co.,
where he solicits share Of public patronage. To
his old customers he returns his thanks for past
favors, 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 WELL to call
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 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.
tie 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, in twenty four hours.
Staunton, October s, lS46.-6m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25

The New Haven Register mentions remark
able instance OF curiosity manifested by a well dress
ed person IN that city few nights ago. Having
lost something on the side walk, he knocked at a
door and obtained light to look after his missing
property. Several paSsers by, one after another,
as they came along offered TO assist him in his
search, and asked him what he was looking for.
lie evaded reply, and conjecturing that it was
something valuable, the people loitcred around to
see found. After an hours search, the man ex-
claimed that he had got it! What is it2 cried sew
eral in breath It's cent replied the man lit
tie ashamed; didn't care any hing about ii. but !
wanted to see where the darned thing went TO.
What key do you prefer ?'''said young musi-
cal lady TO her ad.nirer
''Well Pm not particular, he replied, "Su-key is
good and SO is Wits key"
why IS sharP-nosed woman like the great wall
Of China
Because If crossed, you are apt TO find Tartar.
The New York Tribune understands that the
Secretary OF the Treasury has received bids for
twelve millions Of the new loan, which is ali that
he needs at present
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
.BsySE ReCe6Ued,

R ESLEY & cos Garden Seeds, warranted
n" fresh. Just received and for sale by
THOMAS p. ES<RIDGE.
Stanton, January n, 1S47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
PLUMBE
National Daguerrean Gallery
PHOTOGRAPHERS FURNISHING
nEPA'ES

WARDED the Gold and Silver Medals Four
~ First Premiums, and Two Highest Honors at the
National, the Massachusetts, the New York, and the
Pennsylvania Exhibitions respectively, for the most
splendid Colored Dagucrreotypes and best Apparatus
ever exhibited.
Portraits taken in exquisite style, without regard
weather.
Instructions given in the art.
large assortment of Apparatus and Stock Away on
hand, at the lowest cash prices.
New York, 25l Broadway; Philadelphia, 1876 Chest
nut ST.; Boston, rs Court, and IS Hanover SITS. Bal
timore 2O5 Baltimore ST. Washington, Pcnnsy lyania
Avenue; Petersburg, Va, Mechanics Hall Cincinnati
Fourth and Walnut, and 76 Main St. Saratoga Springs
broadway; Paris 1877 Vicillc Rue du Temple; Liver
,,ool, 80 Church st. June i8 1876
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
- = N II II'1''A'' IVoIU
G.. w. TAYLOR, Secretary.

1t is stated that provision has been made Gor for
trying the passes between Vera Cruz and Mexico
viz: Pucntc Naciona. Plan del Rio. aud Ccrro
Gordo.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
ANCHOR
Just Received,

30 REAMS Wrapping Paper; Smoking Tobac--
q co, Of all qualities; Rappee, Macabau and
scotch SnuGs; full assortment Pipes, Reeds, sc.
G.. T. COCHRAN s co.
January 81, 1s47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
AXES AXES!

4 FEW dozen Collins and Petersburg celebrated
IA Patent Axes, warranted to stand the test for sale
by PAUL & RIDGWAY.
November s. 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
SILK HITS.

A FEW Cases superior Fashionable SILK HATS,
IA at unusually low prices for cash.
PAUL s. RIDGWAY.
November 5, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
CANDLE MANUFACTORY,

'INHE subscriber respectfully informs his f;oa d
n the public that nc has provided himself xy;tI dc
necessary apparatus for Moulding Candles in H., .ne
est and most expeditions manner. He will he III ".
upply families at the rate of IL 1-2 cents 70
The quantity-say so 100 weight, and wbcrn az, ny
Iaiioty and Wick furnished he will mould for q
per 100 lbs '0r 30
re VIII continue the BUrcHBRiNe BUSINESS as usual
s Hs puisT Nit is now in full operation PLAisrEs
ground on the shortest notice
stanton. April ~ 1s1b John II Asst
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
wool HITS.

SIX dozen Mems and Boys, for Servants at retail
~ for seventy five cents. For sale by
PAUL s. RIDGWAY.
November 5, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-25
WANTED.
Groceries.

lust received 30 bags prime Rio Coffee; 3 hogs
u heads Molasses; do. N. o. and p. r. Sugars
Sc, for sale low by PAUL RIDGWAY
November 5. 1916.
Der liberale beobachter und Berks, Montgomery und Schuylkill Caunties allgemeine anzeiger. ([Reading, Pa.) 1839-1864, 1847-11-02
s5abr9. ., gaa,se Siant. A26.
t. N2G. Stemsta0 ocm q. 9sopet1ber. 1SY7.
Qamfcacc Stasai,aatcr 10.
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-05
NETWORK TRIBUNE.

ts.,,rrr,oS The Smithsonian
a 40 far advanced 80 TO eir.et uoen .uensoa
T-ss IA, wing is nov nearly com ,,,ss esisce
OF sod ifs most Impressive 80 Se;y sngsgsd In
,ofe,,or Henry % nov here eDo u oeess "a th In
- ,oent OF the puo lshns department =, -
sn,asion he Will issu- number Of , - knox
vii MAKE positive ID lions - 'ns yy..tcr,
80 s,ooss mr. The work 90 'he s..s - .ss
.suso -. ,e.4v ADD viii be read WHO pioOuuo
,.,as, 4, est.bllshes and important 49, 10 zoe
hi.,ory Of nen These roonsneh 80. a' 49, 49, 80
rooelgs.ve evidence Of ne Ise' 'us. =, -.
- r~eeced 10 this land ~ fsee ~ ,lDi " mem
-. ..v.ss.L CLAM "A suit is non pending
4 - ,.ur,. Of Maine which. n decided 10 i1vor 81 the
,,a who said 20 b. az oticei Ia the bftsn army
s,i.ts Tho die large tract d ler1 10 hcnneoec
,,,y Llscoln and Somerset N The amount OF &5Oy0
-. 40 siod farms John DAVIS kse formerly oil
Ansus,s but now Of WsshiDgtoa Ciiyis claimant bot
M. cs'r MOI jointly With Weoiier ort 10 ennct WIN
III Ihe Bana1r states tho extent Of these Gains u te
COR tract 1--WE miles long BY one vide Ia fis<ion
another fifteen miles long snc oEe wide commencing 90
Kennebec river. 10 Fairfield embracing me srsst 10"
Farms and running through smthhelo ana Asiest y
the sandy riyer tr4e, OF tuo miles 10 bowdOD az q
webster, bes.ses largo tracts Ia Windsor sDd Aiea
Boston Atlas
WEpDIsG ~ CHURCH. aite an event IN the
bynencsI world occurred yesterday afternoon 10 the
marriage Of John j. Csrrutbers ID. formerly OF bon
,,s.It 10 Mrs Clsrisss widow II The late Paschai
Books Tue marriage took place IN ne Second Con
rre.stons Cosrch OF which Dr.. G. y pastof) ~
oclock-snd vas performed - Rev. DIT. CnickefiDs
one hour before tbs appropriated time ihs spacious
house YVES well alec with toe fair sex-snd when The
time arrived the lover door, galleries entry and side
xsIk were 81 . with curious people There was ~
lack Of witnesses Fifteen hundred Al iess were CROWD
"a 10 and about the house. Portland Argus 2.
VERMONT INSANE AsYLuH AT the commence
mani OF the usst year there were 29l patients. I'D
mltied during the year l35 discharged, ~, Of whom
"a were restored - Present number 81 patients
3O4 Since the Insiiuton wss hrst oponei ~ niV'
.rak.o Of s benefts 5o3 have been restored % fea
an aud as foiness The Of income over TIE e
psnslturs Of the pas, year 10 sAf -.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-05

The proprietor OF the Eectuary than ~ years ago
was afflicted with the Piles induced by sedentary habits
while pursuing his cole studies, and for I'd years suit
fered much from this complaint The neclenc, o most
oil he medicines used ~ him. and the absolute injury
csrsed BIS some induced him 90 investigate PROFESSIONALLY
the nature and of this complaint snd N possible 20
discover areredy which some rearce might he piced
medical SCENTS designed ard prepared 90 act IN accord
.nce with correct pathological IDEAS of The disease which
which DO d intended 10 remove. .,
The Eectuary Is composed of twenty ditereht .ueies
come VI which are recognized n the Matera Medica
and a. set are but tte known tO the medical pubic nAt
ernerencc which Che best test of eFefytlns has ia
this combination they have proved prominently n'eiu
Th.. medicine asl contains several extracts, obtained
from vegetable productions, ~ which the blood ~ more
efecuav renovated. and a the various secretions Inn
proved fltn hv any of the preparations NJ e.s-pha
tnn he has been able tO maze recommend Tie rec-
tuary contains medic mes which are powerfully ue.t
mined 90 the surface, removing con-es eut1ht ~"
circulation. aud creating natural and heay actpn on
che skin. aud iu This way Plies are euieo-naneiy oy re-
moving the causes which produced congestion, turning
the current Ut the circulating tud from The centre 90 the
surface and thereby preventing efectuay snd peuna
nentv AN undue determination of blood 20 the lower
ton % the bowels That % does this eiectuay the FRO
puef0f j. convinced by long continued personal expert
meats and Dee has had the happiness 0 witness The same
.tut,ry results on thousands who have consulted hum.
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
EStefna. Applications, DO tha form OF eschaouc UNI
menfs powerful isrIrgent ontuent' sAyesi &c are ho
oniy dissgrecab'e but oentmes highly uiarous agra
waiting maferaly the complaint and moi unne4leni pro
ducns NAL rnsnt ulcers. Troublesome structures and ln
carabe hstua Applications OF this character cannot Pc
regarded safe loaE we cannot kno" precisely i9e
1ng experience in the treatment Of this disease have
raad lie single Cerste with cold water rsed ordered
a h. directions viii al the purposes that can re-
s1 from external application with tins Advantage mat
sod. ~ho'essie and RETAIL by WYATT 4 KETCHAM
llf Fulton-st. Dr. A. Uphan. lah bowefy, y \ and by
druggists generally throughout the United States and Can
sdss Price - hox.
NoricErhe genuine Eieciuary hes TIE written sna
with a pen o. 6msod
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-05
coSTyENESS.

Tn. afss4fr mAalv caused 1Y frfal. cement p- me
. .rf he castro liaes of the stomach TO "a n-Af
49, Il av.re-sfa. intset. scarcely see enc without
~. .lf.r 1.s The almost unusual use ci violent p4i..-
~. ss.-a-s ID ATE yeas which sgsravNe trd increase
he vr-v 1is-ases thew profess Oh cure ~ person can
dose u violent n-I-aIlFe medicine ttltD-- ..tt-- .
.tIsch and bowels veasrr ard mofe critical si-i
Ian before t4kil. DO. hence tae numerous Us ,Il-t or
cctirerss- piles ard dyspepsia Dr. pnAin El-1L
s-t. hv imrarfirg strength and tule fo me -
r-r-. and lo1utsrscts the poisonous effects ~ ine AS
such Gallon eI. arsenic, Do mercury - ........-r-
DISEASE or THE STOMACH AND BOW ~.
nysrfrsfa. l~nIsrsrioS tsu kIECrloN 90 rpop
These diseases result from inability OF the sisifc Juice
al the stomach o dissolve the food, ard weaknes on th-
oh sr oi fna stomach On tase uq lad -ri A --s
been dissolved t1e gastric juices Having tsreitai1ea
The cause df fhs the next object when htut.f
presents itself ree-fIuE uind s bow t1 cure IT, IAN
g be- effected ~ pills which merely purse lr sol"
III and bowels ard where only .ctQu - rIe.lel uf n
,.eakea.n. O. farther axsf0l of TIRE very members tt.
-sr.. The d-sset We think every rli 41l BENZ VII
answer no. Can 81 effected 1y examining me system
with violent mineral rcisous. such AZ mercury pils'c
I'D OF arsenrt PrerrsierUus ln the extreme % cure
dvsp-rsa or infig esfcn, every nflter - me stcmic
mus. b rlrsed and gfhened with u~ine care ana
CAUTION che gastric 1ce mast BE rlrreo ara a.. l9 DC
n0rs lgf he driven from fhs blood. Or qhans fe,il'
s-r e tht only medicine thar uiil effect flIs -
GREAf MEDICINE FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS.
Dr. rrhsm's Eeciufry viii BE- iound on tia to oe ne
only medicine yet discovered tos curing pti-ncs iA
crert cunsrrlr 1n. decline, and genera pfustfiiiln
of the nervous system Is invEorsfus elects on ne
human frame truly surprising. ard innsi Re VII
before using b. soon zone strong and iefe pQ-h n 1a1
o.. two d."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-05
DUTCH BULBoUs ROOTS.

IHE $ bSLEIoEA d IlsI I-crlf1l V-e q Nc t1esi
collections OF Be bous Roots ever n ported the varIs
ties Of ysc nths N.rci.us and Tulips selected By
hisef with especial reference % their suitable ness Tor
room culture and they cannot "a. % eve general sAs-
faction, for better bulbs cannot - sro~l
Lady ana others vii consult thcir own inter-
~ calling hi previous % selecting elsewhere as
bis rrces viii also h- founc frcm . % - Per cent lover
zn those of any other ir The CITY he nas also
very choice sssortent Of Hyscnth Classes ard Pos
s1re Of which al1 perfectly unique and cs1nqt y obtained
elsewhere Del ~ selected i-r him - friend who visited
Europe ssf summer he onY socts an Inspection Ct le
articles be feels assured tlai hey vi = 51nd rep
resented JAMES HpsJ. - Broadway.
-meoi fTiuce-st-