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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
Aaw Partnership.
BAYLOR & KCINER.

TR>liE undersigned have formed Co partnership
in the practice of Law in the various Courts
of Augusta, Nelson, Albemare and Rockingham
counties. Business entrusted To them will receive
the most prompt and diligent attention. Offices at
Saunton and Waynesborough Staun,on office first
door south Of Hugh w. Sheilcy's office This of.
flee will always be occupied by one of the firm, and
on Court days by both.
GEORGE BAYLOR, JR.,
ABSALOM KOINER
August 1S 1S47-6m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
G. W. MCLEAN, late Of the U.s.N

Sold wholesale and retail by WYATT & KETCU
AM, III Fulton Street, N. y, DR.. +. BERKELEY
Staunton, and ~ Druggists generally throughout the u
nited States. Price, s box.
July i5 lS47.
N. B.-The genuin Elcctuary has the written sig
nature thus o. a. Upham, NJ. ID. IThc hand is
also done with a pen | " ~ -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
NOTICE..

NHERE will be a petition presented to the next
House of Delegates, praying for the removal
OF the Toll off that portion of the Free Road from
Staunton to Buffalo Gap
Sept. 90 lS47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
INFLAMMATORY DISEASES
Capt. e.. W. .NcLcan's Certificate.

. RAILWAY, June Is, IS47.
have been afflicted for years with the Pics and
nave tried without anything like permanent benefit
almost everything assuming the maine of a remedy /
had, as matter of course, lost all confidence in medi
cine. Under this feeling induccd-not without
reluctance, confcsS-to "Upham's Ecctuarv
and having used for about three weeks accordino m
the directions laid down, find my surprise as
wei as satisfaction that every symthom Of the disease
has LETT me. l think il due alike to Dr. Upham and
myself to make this statement ~
G.. w. MCLEAN late of the n G NJ
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
NJO1HIUJ9,
NEW STYLE DRESS GOODS
FOB LADIISo
SIGN OF THE STRIPED UMBRELLA

k,GfPTlAN Poppals, rich and handsome ar
-A1 ticle,
French Mouslins, all wool, late style,
Genuine French Merino,
Sat' StrIp,,d Cashmeres, patterns,
ChangeabIe NIohair Lusres, new article.
Mohar Plalds Raw Silk Plaids.
Solid Cold Ihbit Cloths, s. Mouslins cheap
Black Ihbit Cloth for mourning,
flaln Black & Fig'd. Silk, Warp AIpaccas,
Satin Striped AIpaccas,
Bombazne and Blue Black Silks.
New Style Plaid and Worsted Silks.
variety of English Mouslins, from is. to
% cts. per yard,
large lot OF new style Mourning and other
CalicOes
Large variety of Cloth, Angola cold. Cash
mere, Wool & Zephyr Worsted Shawls.
&c, &c., all of which we will sell low.
Oct. ~, 1871. COWNF, & DFAKINS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
NOTICE.

If ia our duty az Executors OF John III. Peyton.
deceased, to collect the bonds due his estate
Persons indebted will therefore obge lis by coming
forward and settling their dues at once or suit will
be immediately brought.
We will lend considerable amount in bonds.
JOHN l.. PEYTON,
VIM NJ. PEYTON, Executors
of j. III. PEYTON, decd.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
A CERTAIN CURE FOR PILES
iDlo 40 UIPIlAM9S
VEGETABLE ELECTUARY,
AN INTERNAL REMEDY,
INVENTED BY
DIR. A. UPHAM.
Ter YHOuSu,,d pprsoms

THAT have used DIR. UPHAMS ELECTUARY,
Il Tor the Piles, Chronic, Dyscntcry, Intammatory
Diseases, and severe Costivcncss, have given their
tiicatcs OF cures made by its use, when all other rem
edies have failed and the propretors pr. par
cd to offer
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
to any persons afflicted with Piles and all diseases Of a
similar nature, or which found in conjunction with
the Piles, If is not effected by the use of DIR
UPHAM'S VEGETABLE ELECTUARY. IL is an
iSTERNAL REMEDY, not an external application and
Will cure any of Piles either bleeding or blind
internal or external and the only thing that will
There is mistake about it. 1t is a positive cure
speedy and permanent 1t is also convenient mcdi.
cine to take. and improves the general health in re-
markabc manner, il is very mild in its operation and
may be taken in cases of the acute inflammation
without danger All external applications are in the
highest degree disagrccabc, inconv cnicnt and often
sNe ana from the very nature Of the disease tempo
rary IN their effects. This medicine attacks the dis
case at ITS source aud removing the cause renders the
cure certain and permanent
EXPLANATORY DISEASES
, Although the Elcctuary originally prepared for
the cure OF Piles, yet it has proved itself to be med
cinc lar superior To all Others all diseases of AN in
hanmatory character, with determination of blood to
any particular part organ. In inflammation and Con
gestion OF the Liver and Spleen; nflammaons Sore
ness ana liberation OF the Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys
and Bladder; lnlammutory and Mcrcurial Rbruma
tism, IL rs the best medicine discovered
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF i "A N ID.

10y virtue Of decree of the Circuit Superior
- Cour, of Law and Chancery, for Nelson
County, OF the day of October, lS47, pro-
nouuced in the case of Benjamin Hughes. A. Tharp
and wife, and Nancy Hughes. against Nicholas l..
Martin and William Faber, Executors OF John NJ.
Martin. decd, and Benjamin NJ Perkins, surviv-
ing partner of b. NJ and III Perkins The under
signed commissioners of the court appointed for
that purpose, will on Saturday the 20,h day OF
November next, on the premises on the Head Wa
tiers of Rockiish River, near the lands of Breckin-
ridge Hughes, in the County of Nelson, expose to
sale to the highest bidder, the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
A VALUABLE ESTATE
1n HOckbridsc,
70 IL S ALE.

Slaves, Stock, Farming Utensils, Household
Furniture, &c.
Rf virtue Of decree pronounced by the Circuit
Superior Court of Law aud Chancery, for
Rockbrdge County. on the 18th day of September
last. in 4 cause therein depending between James
u. Paxton, Administrator, with the Will annexed
OF Jane Walker, deceased, and others, plaintiffs.
and William White, Trustee, and others. defen.
dants, the undersigned will proceed, on the 24th
ddy Of .Noccmber ncrt, to sell at Public Auction,
upon the premises,
TRACT or LAND,
lying and being Hays creek i'm said County.
within three miles of Brownsburg, and four miles
of the North River it being the same tract of land.
of which Alexander Walker died seised, and on
which his family has resided, since his death.
This tract contains between
500 g 600 A0&lNSS
the quantity, however, will be made known on the
day of sale 1t is situated in fine nephborhood
the best region of Rockbrdge, and is one of tho
best upland farms in Virginia the soil being of thai
dark brown character which always indicates great
feriy.-Therc are
Two Dwelling Houses
on the premises, with all necessary out houses, Sc
1t is needless, however, to specify further details,
as the tract is well known and persons desiring to
purchase will doubtless examine it before tho sale
which they are invited to do.
AT the same time and place will also be sold,
several young and valuable
S L A " z S,
of both seNcs.-Also quantity of Stock, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Utensils, Sc, Sc
TERMS or S.aLE
The Real Estate will be sold for Cash i'm hand
sufficient to pay the expenses of the sale, and for
the residue ON credit of one, two and three years
N t,ft,,
with approved security and the title retained as
ultimate security. The Slaves and personal prop
erly, will be sold credit Of six monlhs-the pur
chaser executing bonds with approved security bear
ing interest from the day of sale
The sale will commence at the house of Col. A.
Is Walker on the premises at | O'Clock, A. NJ
The sale of tho land will be in gross and not by tho
acre.
A. III, III. STUART,)
j. ID. DAVIDSON, : Commits
WIN. WHITE,
Lexington, Oct. 20, lS47.--tds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
= Acres and Poles
81 .gcres lss,G 2S Poles.

distance about three miles
The Terms of sale for the House and Lot. and
FOR the last mentioned parcel of Land, will be one
third of the purchase money in hand and the resi-
due IN two equal annual payments; and for the
small parcel of Land, one half will be required in
hand, and the residue in twelve months thereafter.
the purchasers giving bond with approved security.
and the title to be withheld till the purchase money
shall b" fully pad.-As there is a lien on the said
House and Lot to secure the payment of $50 due
the Academy, with interest from the LIST day of
April, iS47. Any person inclined to purchase may
DC enabled on application to Alex. S. Hall, the
treasurer to arrange this claim so as to continue
the loan on paying the interest The property will
be Shown to any requiring to view it, on applica-
ton to StNJTFJ CJARKE
NOV ), 1917. EX'r. Of WIN. Clarke, decd.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
TR.lCT or Ll.VD

willcd to William Hughes, with contingent re-
mainder to Benjamin Hughes, by Moses Hughes
their father. The purchaser to have possession
this fall for seeding and full possession on the first
day of January next. This Tract OF Land being
mostly bottom land, with a
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
There is NO reason 10 be sick ;

by the Of Dr. Woods pleasant, and all events,
harmless medicine they Keep themselves in a sound
and vigorous condition without trouble. All persons of
bilious or nervous temperament of weak scrotu-
lous habit, prcdisposcd to Dyspepsia suffering with
il in its worst form-troublcd with Liver complaint of
any kind, pcstcrcd with other cruptions
afflicted with Diseases of the Heart Piles, Rhcuma
tism quamish Stomach, Sick Headache, the wiul rel
les of life Of excess, Hypochronda, Dependency
Flatulcncc, Neuralgia, or any Of these DREADFUL
INFLlCTIONS.
Sold wholesale and retail by WYATT & KETCH-
AM, l2l Fulton Street, n. ", DR.. f. BERKELEY,
Staunon, and by Druggists generally throughout the
United States Put up and sold in large bottles at S
July Is lSI7.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
Comfortable DWELLING Mouse

on it, and in fine neighborhood, is very desirable
for a small farmer. The terms of sale will be for
so much cash as will defray the expenses Of sale,
and the balance a credit of six, twelve and
elghtecv months in equal instalments the purchas-
er 10 give bond with approved security. and the
title to be withheld for ultimate security of the
purchase money. The title is believed TO be I'M
questionable, but acting as commissioners, we
shall sell such title only as by the said decree we
authorised To sell
GmAS; PERR0W, Com'rs.
October 20 lS47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
The Press, the Clergy, and the Faculty.

Many of the members Of which professions have been
compelled speak in its favor, by witnessing great
rirf,es the effects it produced their friends, and
in some instances, themselves.
II is generally received, and correct opinion that
"thc world grows older il grows wiscr.' Persons who
have tested the qualities of these bttcrs
that at least, they have grown wiser for where they
used TO think that they must wait for illness pros
them before they could have any scrvccabc aid
in getting their health restored, they understand
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
THE PRESERVATIVE OF
HEALTH.

TURING all Of the year, aud in all climates
~ may truly be found in superior and highly cs
tccmcd vegetable preparation made OF materials which
the world universally commcnds, and called
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

Scottsville, Sept. Is, lS47.-tf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-30

e :SS SHERIDAN e:y .s'eSa ! Fl
VII po:ys!y sail !: above her rc:su:G day
nodssion: apply on board 9El;sP, Yhs sOs Of Wal
Sheridan md all Il: h 81 oes I..s
x11 FOR LIvERPOOL.-The New Liue.-Resular
D:stt: sn ouES oF Ti %Esf CABLING
FIR freight or passage having splendid large and comfora
rooms cabin apply captain board pier No.
a. "'''','' Of s %9SsSHStI MNrURN. South ST.
The new pa iss snip 1000 tons burheu
Capt John Bdon w,ll the Queen Of the West
sail 90 her ,rgulsr dny 2lsI Of October s2e re
Az FOR LIVERPOOL Only regular packet of the
Tif tit c '"
Cs w .s s,s on tine oh
to s SaF ss
foo. Of Mai Msiden-lans. or to JOSEPH MeMYRRAY,
and {Son LIysIpooI PEI BLACK Bali Line q Packets.
TFs Tt ySs racket :hD will
passage apply 70 Captain arSsr on board c foot Of Beck
MI :''ift iii viii
BIZ :sP & ssa
TF R4aTs Task z 81 sHt sN b.: s:
PRESCOTT, GROTE CO, Bankers, London, which
will paid the various branches throughout Great
ROCHE. BROTHERS K CO,
No. 3, Fulton street, New York,
next door TO the Fulton Bank
Only authorised passenger agents for the Old Black Ball
Line nj Liverpool packets au23 re
Asnx FOR NEW OkLEA NS.--ousana ana New
U32\ York Line Of PacketsThe splendid fast sailing
kspacket ship HUDSON p. Page master, is now load.
ing and will positively sail September 49, her regular day
For freight passage having handsome furnished
%ssa,s apply on board SIS south Of %
Agents in New Orleans, j. Woodruff x Co. who will
promptly forward all goods to their address
The packet ship Oswego Capt ngersol will succeed the
Hudson. spd sail hsr vsgnlav dav au2i
AxfxS ONLY Re GULAR LlNEOF PA. KEIS EOH
MX&\ NEW ORLEAN5.-The following well known,
fast sailing and fayonte packet ships have
daos for cabin s.eersge pas
sensep and will ostvey sail advertised, passage free.
VIZ -
The sILAS HOLMES, Capt. Berry, Monaa y, Aug 3oth
The SOuTHERNER. Capt Palmer Sep emder 9th.
The HUDSON, Capt Page, September 18TH
Persons wishing proceed to New Orleans will do well
to by either the above packets they are ali
first class ships, commanded by in the trade
and will sa punctualy their appointed days To
an26 wei T. TAPsC OFT ss south st.
M Capt BroTa ISp5s; Sfh W.
us8rc BOYD l. HINCKEN. oilers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-30
Switzerland.

letter from Berne OF the 7th inst, sayss-The pro-
ceedings OF the liberal party here deserving Of all
praise Although having decided majority In the diet
and although sees preparations openly making by the
Catholic cantons 10 resist s authority II proceeds with
cslmness and moderation which Is not only praise
worthy, but which WILL sssured be found at las
TO be the most polite well the wisest course
Tho committee Of seven, after ten days OF examine
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-. MOANING LINE FOR ALBANY AND
z ...ssaa-u.Es TROY and Int diate Landings.

s.,s,sss,izuyas Troy and Iptsrm.diate Landings
.tkSS<ss1k1 Brcaklasi and Dinner board the Boat
The low pressure steamboat TROY Captain A. Qorham.
will leave the steamboat pier foot Of Barclay street. Mondays
Wedne sdnys, and Fridays o'clock A. M Return
iBg the opposite days
The Steamer NIAGARA Capt H. l.. Kellogg, will leave
the Steamboat Pier foot of Barclay Tuesday Thursday
aud Saturday half past six o'clock A. 3D. returning the
opposite days.
= Fare so Gents.
For passage freight apply board. y. b. Hall
he off, ~ 'Ls wharf jv2O
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-30
THE NEW YORK HERALD
ESTABLi9HME
north-wsst corner OF Fulton and Hassaa -.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT. PROPRIETOR.

DAILY HERALD-EVcry day, Price cent? p0f c0py-U
q PEI annum--paynble in adysnce. -
WEEKLY HERALD-Every Saturdsy-frcs ~ csnss
HERALD FOR EUROPE-Every Steam Packet day
IN advance Subscriptions and will
received by Mrssr. Gaynani, arue yiyisane, sri,
ANNUAL PICTORIAL HERALD-Published on the
lat Of January Of each copies sxpence each
EMBELLISHMENTS at the usual price.-always cash in
advance should be written in PLAIN legible
The Proprietor will be responsible for ero that
may in them -
PRINTING Of all kinds executed beautifully and witt
despatch.
All letters communications by mail, addressed to ths
establishment be paid the postage will BE- %
ducrr fr,m the rb.criptnn mobev rsmittsd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-30
State of Mexico

Correspondence Of the London Times
MExico, JuNE 29.-General Scotts unexpected delay
ut Pueba (wherc he still remains has occasoned some
important changes here. Santa Anna has Withdrawn
his resignation and In degree recovered his asoen
dancy Troops have arrived from many OF the Internal
departments, ana the force assembled here b esti
mated less than 900 men, with more than cor
responding train of artillery Had General scott
pushed on from Cerro Gordo he might have
occupied the city without firing shot but he has 81
ven the Mexicans time from their panic aud
the capital OF the MSntezumas will not be surrendsred
without a title. The American Generals operations
have however been conducted with prudence, Tor the
more we learn number and condition OF his forces
the less they appear to the occupation OF 80
sxtensye iins OF country that from this to Vera
ruz Bv Withdrawing the garrison OF Jaapa, and lea
wing onIy n small force In possession OF the heights
winch command Puebla, he can now muster 10 900 men,
Tor The attack on this city. Considerable delay has
been occasionei by the attacks Of the guerilla parties
tween Vera Cruz and Jaiapa spanish priest, named
Jarauta has given unexpected energy 20 these bands
and guisbed himself personally ON various occs.
sions The clerical and tary characters do not seem
TO considered incompatible either In Spain or here
indeed, the nrst Mexican inrurgent Hidago was vii.
lage priest One guerrilla intercepted despatch from
the american Secretary at War Mr. Marcy TO General
Scott dated April 80 which contains the following pas
sage
This government has received hints that part Of the
State OF Vera Crus we'll Others Is disposed
revolt against the central II this true,
use every means In your power to excite this spirit
taxing at the same time the utmost that tn. United
States should not appear TO be implicated this would
give rise To charges against when nsgo-
tatons for peace are commenced II you think proper
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-30

M USIC TAUSHT, moderate terms, by lady who
vl has had considerable eyperience In teaching. She
teaches the Loeean system which greatly approved Of
in Europe. Terms, Three Dollars per month
line addressed to A. b. at the Herald ofce shall be az
tended w iva pfss
DAINTNGS-A small collection Of aud good Paint.
ings by the old in perfect order and handsomely
framed for sale Liberty Two or three hne hlso-
real pictures landscapes Sc May be seen every day from
0 till o'clock. au26 Jot'rc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-30

UEHfIhere eppeafs % he TWO different cIassts
~ in N-w York Do you know what makes class looks
much superior 70 the ohe ANSWER That's fact that has
Tor the difference certainly is the CLOTH altogether
Why nolet tell yon, class buys shirts
ly mechanical they consequently m beautifully The other
class don't care two 'w ney any SHIFTS or not
there frsthe sells magnificent for So and
them T. e. Opposite Herald office. Established 1875.
NIL rrr
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The most RECENT inttIUBrhce TOM FOrtlga II by no
satisfactory "a this popular party The represen
tatives Of the Csbra faction stu remained In power
and disposition was ovirced by the Queen to yield
that Difference TO the authority Of the Allied Powers
the wishes OF her subeots which alone lead
the permanent disqualification Of Portugal The de-
fences OF 0porto being dismantied and General
Conoha Withdrawing the spanish orces by way OF
Vgcrom the Portuguese terrtoty The Duke OF saldan-
bs mad dispersed his army OF operations and pro-
ceeded 10 the northern provinces with view conci
ate oonhdenoe and restore the Qneen'a authority.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-01-30

prices were, and are higher. A sale late on Satur-
day of 55l head, very heavy at 81 and subsequent
ly 300 head, heavy at 1895; s. generally asked.
The sales heard of yesterday comprised only about
$50 head, wagon, drove and by railroad at 1857 "a
1896. Prouisions-We have yet but few sales OF
Pork to report--l00 brls good country packed Mess
at SO; so brls. do. at s TO- 100 do. do. at y 1929
Holders now generally ask 81 for city packed, but
some small lots country be bought at s III 5O.
sale reported yesterday Of 100 brls. good Mess at
Sl0.375; 40 brls thin Mess at S 10. In the absence
of sales do not attempt TO quote Prime he only
sale of Bacon reported is Is 900 lbs Sides on private
tcrms-understood TO have been above5cts. Wequote
Shoulders at 80, Sides 5aa5i cts, Hams, common %
and sugar cured S cts. The sales Of Bulk Pork pub
lie are the product of 300 hogs, country cured at
cts, hog round; 10, 900 lbs Hams, Sides and Shout
ders, country, at a, 34a27 cts.-rather below the
general Market 10000 lbs slop fed at same; l50O00
lbs hog round at cts; 10000 lbs. Shoulders, city
cured at 81 cts; 1900 pcs, do at 81 cts; $4,000 lbs
do at same 1000 pcs and % 900 lbs. Sides at a cts
5000 lbs hog round, from wagon at a cts. Sales OF
Green Meat from the block Of $500 pcs. Hams at
81 cts; 5000 pcs. do at SS52S; 500 do. at $5ObI
1900 do at So cts; 900 pcs. at $3.50; l3OO pcs.
Shoulders SO cts; 1900 do. do. at cts. The sales
of Lard reported amounted up TO Monday night, to
2l66 kegs, So7 brls and so ties. OF the kegs, 3oO,
No. country rendered. sold in three lots at q. cts;
PAL do at 81 cts the residue, part city, at o. cts
the so tcs and so brls. at o. cts; IL brs at
g. cts; 81 do, country, at 65d6i cts 81 do. NO. 2,
at s. cts; $50, gut, and 800 $50 No, and residue
No. y at cts The price is firm at cts. for good
No in round parcels, and 81 cts. for No. u Irregu-
lar and small lots selling at lower figures. sale
yesterday of 1000 kegs No. | at g. cts.