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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-24
NEW CONCERN.

IENElE undersigned would most respectfully in
- form their friends and the public generally,
that they have this day associated themselves to-
gether for the purpose of transacting general bus
mess In the town Of Scotsville, under the styIe
and firm of
MOON & DAVIS.
at the stand lately occupied by r. A. Moon, upon
main Street, next door TO Dyer's Hotel.
earnestly request the attention of those buy
ng tor cash and barter to stock of
dry Goods lsssd Groceries.
generally-al of which are well laid in, and in
every way suited TO the market and we feel conf
dent they will please all.
Protesting only to sell for cash or its equivalent
we are satisfied that offer those buying up
OH the terms specified inducements not often pre-
scented.
We will take great pleasure in receiving, for
warding and selling on commission, the produce Of
our friends and others, who may favor MS with their
patronage--pledging undivided attention to thei
interests, and guarantee that they shall i'm ever,
respect, be pleased.
We will purchase Flour, Wheat, Corn, Corr
Meal, Oats, Bacon, Butter Lard, Barrel Slave:
and Hoops, hhds. Hoops and every thing else of
fered worthy of note-ether for cash or barter
ishing to realize small profits from large sales
we most respectfully invite the trading community
70 give us a call
r. A. MOON,
w. r. DAVIS.
Scottsvillc, Sent Is lS4T
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Yours, with the utmost expression of thankfulncss
CORNELIUS SPUR.

EcRAMoNT, BERK Co., (Mass.,) Nov. %, 1897.
The above certificate tells simple and truthful sto
ry OF suffering and relief of which, physician and
witness in the case, chccrfully endorse.
DR.. CHAPMAN
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I'll e N r Y 3 A r. e.,
IN A II T, @ %

y y L l. y &s
A I TIL r SIGN OF THE BEAR
WOULD barely announce to the public that
he has received the
Spring and Summer Fashions.
and desires persons wishing neat fit in their gar
ments to give him call at the Sign of the Bear -
where he hopes to be able to render complete salts
faction to all 30 those who are now bare need not
bear that baroness, for he is not only ''rea,y - but
willing at all times torender such aid to bare man
as will prove to him that he is not Bear,-but
barely informing the bare where they can be served
Stanton, March Is, IS4S
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Handsome Family .yTansion.

2o ieot by 81, containing s large commodious
hooms.-bullt of choice material and finished in
the best manner. The grounds around are hand
some and susceptible of being made lovely place.
Inc outhouses correspond in material and work
manship with the residence, and convenient and
sufficient for every useful purpose and ADEQUATE To-
the wants Of large family. The water is close to
the house, which is spring, pure abundant and
unfalllng. ANY gentleman desiring private re-
treat In the Valley, here find an intelligent
community, health, good schools, and every pTiyi
lege that can administer to his comfort. A new
Frame barn has been built on this land, within tho
last year, OF ample size and approved fashion
IL desired the family residence, with few acres
OF land, will be sold separate from the farm.
Also
n Flee .gcre Hot or Land.
bordering on the corporation line This is beau.
'liul lot, and the most of it fine meadow.
Also
Flee E'OaC7s Lots.
all adjoining each other. On one of these lots
mere are comfortable Frame Dwelling House.
Stone Spring House, and two springs of excellent
water.
ALSO
Wood Lot, 81 Acres, two miles from Waynes.
borough, sufficient to supply the farm with timber
for years.
If the above property is not sold privately before
thursday the LIST day of June next. it will be Of
fered publicly to the highest bidder ON that d.v =
Terms of sale will be made known on the dav ~
sale. Persons in want of such property are res
pectfully invited TO call and view the premises
Bargains will be offered and terms liberal
VIM. CLARKE.
Waynesborough, April s. lS4S.
o. Rockingham Register copy
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TAILORING.
LA%MSM FASHIONS

1%AM &SH YA&AIWNS Re
TIME undersigned bcgs leave to inform his
a aud the public generally, that he has employed
Mr. James O'Rcar, Gan experienced and competent
hand in the art of Cutting, &c.,) recently the
Eastern Cities, the foreman Of his shop some of
the best workmcn to aid him. Having recently recc-
we'd all the latest
Spring and SasAs31ler Fashions
from New York and Philadelphia, he is prepared
TO execute all work in his line in the superior
style and at the shortest notice.
MIR. Rear's merits in his line Of business not
surpassed The subscriber has neatly fitted up his
shop and made every other arrangement
business more enlarged and much improved ale
He is pleased to acknowledge his gratitude for the
mer patronage OF his friends and generous public, and
respectfully solcits continuance of the same. Per
sons are respectfully invited call and examine his
work and Fashions, specimens of which always on
hand one door West OF VIM. Kyles, Esq, Main ST.,
opposite the Post Office.
d. w. ARNOLD.
Staunton, March Is, lS4S
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NOTICE.

N order to carry into effect contemplated change
ia my business, | now offer my Stock of Goods
at very reduced prices. Those who want cbeau
Goods had better call on me before making their
purchases.
J. B. BRECKINRIDGE.
March %, 1S4S.
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WINCHESTER AID POTOMAC
r IL r O A D.

HNHE Passenger Tain will leave Wincheste
= every day at 9 O'Clock, A. NJ Sundays ex
cepted) BY order,
j. GEORGE HEST, Agent.
October 20, 1S47.
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TO PAINTERS AND BUILDERS.

WE now offer great inducements as we are in
receipt of large stock Of Paints. Oils. Glass.
White Lead, (dry s. in oil Linseed Oil, (by bbl.
and gall Spirits of Turpentine, Litharge. &c. &c.
Call and examine our stock at the Sign Of the Go,
den Mortar, next door to NJ. Cushing's
ESKRIDGE & CUSHING.
April 26. 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-24
One Hundred Acres.

adjoining the town Of Waynesborough. This land
is in the highest state of cultivation, having for
several years spared no labor or expense, in ienc
ing, manuriDg and otherwise improving it, until il
is now Just in a condition TO yield good profits
The buildings consist of n
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-18
SKETCHES OF CHARACTER.

NELsoN.-l1uman nature is very fTail. No man
ever mad stronger sense OF il under the influence
OF a sense OF justice than Lord Nelson. He was
loath to infIict punishment and when he was OBJ
lIged, as he called it, 'sto endure the torture of
seeing man logged" he came out Of his cabin
win hurried step, ran into the pangway, made
his bow to the General, and, reading the articles of
war the culprlt had nfringed said, s'Doaiswan
do your duty" The lash was instantly applied
and consequently, the sufferer exclaimed, 'Forgive
me. Admiral, forgive me!'' On such an occasion.
Lord Nelson would look round with wild anxiety.
and If all his officers kept silence, he would say,
'What none of you speak for hm2 avas,! cast him
off 5" and them add, to the suffering cuprit, sJack
IN the day of battle remember me! and he became
good fellow IN future. A poor man was about to
be fiogged-G tdndsnan-and few pitied him. His
offence was drunkenness AS he was being tied
up, lovely girl contrary 10 all rules, rushed tho'
the officers, and. falling on her knees clasped Mel
sons hand, in which wee the articles of war, ex-
claiming, "Pray forgive him, your honor and he
shall never offend again" ''Your face" said the
Admiral, sis security for his good behavior. Let
him go; the fellow cannot be bad who has such
lovely creature in his care" This man rose
TO be lieutenant
EnsKINE.-"He had, )" said Dr. Croy ga morbid
senslbility 10 circumstances of the moment, which
sometimes strangely enfeebed his presence of mind
any appearance of slight in his audience;
cough, rude laugh, or whisper, has been known
TO dlshearten him visbly. Aware of this infirmity
an attorney, wise in his generation, has been known
to plant man of drowsy appearance and habits be-
meath the Judge, directly opposite the place where
Erskine was accustomed TO address the jury A.
greeably to his instructions, and nothing 10TH the
sleepy hind would make hideous ordnance, and
give way TO the utmost expressions of WEAKNESS in
the midst OF impassioned sentences. pause Of
effect would be broken in upon by a dreadful yawn
and splendid peroraon be interrupted by a litter
In the second row, and the cry of silence from the
ushers, at the too plain indication of snore. Frs,
kline could not withstand the torture, but sat down
abruptly"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-18

the next and to each succeeding fall he sat down,
and then would rise and apply his in the inter
mediate current.
| Still there was hope that he would come near
enough to the pier to jump, but in moment it was
gone Another that he might jump upon the rock
near the bridge, but the current dashed him from
II under the bridge, breaking the mast. Again he
rose on the opposite side. Taking his oar and
pointing his boat towards the main Shore he cried,
had better jump from the boat?" We could
not answer, for either seemed certain destruction
Within few rods Of the falls, the boat struck on a
rock-turned over and lodged. He appeared to
crawl from under it, and swan with the oar i'm his
hand till he went over the precipice.
Without the power 10 render any assistance
Tor half an hour watching strong man struggling
with every nerve for life. yet doomed with almost
the certainty of destiny TO immediate and awful
death, still hoping with every effort for his deliver
ance-caused an intensity of excitement I pray God
never again to experience
write too hurriedly for publication, but have
stated all we have seen or known respecting tho
n, or boat, and from which hope you will be a
ole TO CLEAN so much for publication will lead to
the discovery of the man.
The unfortunate man, it is ascertained, was
RICHARD LEEDoM, of Buffalo
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-18
A GOOD SERMON.

We have heard story of the elder Dr. Beecher,
now Of Cincinnati, that is said to be true, and is
worth putting into type, as illustrating the truth
that we never can tell what may result from an APP
parently very insignificant action. The doctor once
engaged 10 preach for country minister, on en-
change, and the Sabbath proved To be one exces
sively stormy, cold and uncomfortable 1t was
mid-winter, and the snow was piled in heaps all
along in the roads, SO as to make the passage very
difficult. Still the minister urged his horse through
the drifts ill he reached the church, put the ami
NAL into shed and went in. AS yet there was no
person In the house, and after looking about, the
old gentleman-then young-took his seat in the
pulpit. Soon the door opened and single individ-
ual walked up the aisle, looked about and took a
seat. The hour came for commencing service. but
no more hearers
Whether 10 preach TO such an audience OF not
was now the queson-and it was one that Ly-
mann Beecher was not long in deciding He felt
that he had duty TO perform, and he had no right
to refuse to do ii, and accordingly he actually went
through all the services, praying, singing, preach
ing, and the benedicon, with only one hearer.-
And when all was over no FASTENED down from The
desk to speak to his congregation, but he had
departed.
A circumstance rare was referred to occasion
ally, but twenty years after it was brought TO the
doctors mind quite strangely. Travelling some
where in Ohio the doctor alighted from the STAGE
stepped up 10 him, familiarity calling him by name
81 do not remember you," said the doctor 81
suppose not" said the stranger 'but we spent two
hours together, in house. alone, once in a Storm"
81 do not recolect it, sir" added the old man (;
"pray when was it,"
''Do you remember preaching, twenty years ago,
in such place, TO single person % eyes, yes,
said the DOCTOR" grasping his hand, 81 do. and in
deed, and if you are the man, have been wishing
to see you ever since" 81 am the man. sir, and
that sermon saved my soul, made minister of me,
and yonder is my church! The converts of the
sermon are all over Ohio,'
So striking result made no little impression
upon the old veterans mind. He learned that the
man was at the time a lawyer, who was in the
town on business, and tired of Sunday morning
at a country hotel, went in despite Of the storm
to church, to hear that sermon. The doctor often
tells the story, and adds: 81 think that was abou,
as satisfactory an audience as ever had p Boston
Bee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-18

Man doubles all the evils Of his fate By nonds,-
ing over thom n scratch becomes wound q,
shgm an injury jest ansIusuli and n smsll peril
great danger.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-18
RICHARD SEWELL,
NO. 3I5 BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE,

NO. 3l5 BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE,
WOULD respectfully call the attention of the
w Merchants of Stanton and the surrounding
country to his large and desirable Stock of
DRY GOODS
embracing all articles usually kept in an extensive
wholesale establishment, as follows:
325 pieces assorted French, English s. American
Cloths.
$50 sc assorted Beavers s. other cloth for over
coating.
$50 60 assorted English, French s American
Cassmeres.
400 &c assorted Sattinetts.
splendid assortment of Vestings at prices to
suit all customers.
500 pieces Plain s. Fancy Alpacas.
Is cases Brilliantine and other rich dress goods.
so " English, French S, American prints
50 bales White, Scarlet Green s Yellow Elan
nels.
90 sc Blankets, assorted
$500 Shawls, some rich and splendid.
A complete assortment of Cambrics, Jacine.s,
Swiss and other white goods, with large stock of
Bleached and Brown Muslins at Factory prices
Deeming ii unnecessary TO further partcularise,
respectfully ask an examination of my stock and
pledge myself to show as desirable an assortment
as any house in this city elsewhere, and sell up
favorable terms.
Baltimore, Sept. 20, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-18

A GrNUs.-We find in the Wheeling Gazet;e's
account of an enthusiastic Wing gathering at Eliz-
abeth'own, the following, respecting the remarka-
bic powers of Mr.. T.. NJ. 2. Rose:
Loud shouts for Mont Rose brought this extra
ordinary young man upon the stand and ne perform
cd the feat OF composing and singing at the same
time song illustrating the principal events of the
evening and eulogistic of our candidate. General
Taylor, Mr.: Stewart his speech, and of the Wings
OF Marshall. 1t was perfect in rhyme, measure
and accent, and contained some admirable hits, and
yet not line of it had ever been written or COINED
we presume there is not man living who posses
ses this extraordinary faculty to the same degree
that Mr. Rose does. This capacity was attributed
10 many of the ancient bards, but they had but a
single theme and often drew largely upon old songs
nor were they confined TO rhyme while MIR. II.
takes any theme suggested rhymes and sings, and
mat loo with point and force rarely attained by
composers at leisure.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-18
HAMPDEN SYDNEY COLLEGE,
Medical Department.,
RICHMOND. VA.

RICHMOND, VA.
TJNHE ELEVENTH ANNUAL COURSE OF Lee
TURES in this Institution will commence on Mon
day. the Odd of October S4S and continue to the 10Th
Of March.
join CvLLEN, NJ. D., Theory and Practice Of Mcdi-
cine.
r. l.. BoHANNAN, NJ. D., Obstetrics and Diseases Of
Women and Children.
l.. w. CHAMBERLAyNE, NJ. d., Matcria Mcdica and
Therapeutics.
SOCRATES MAUrIN, nj. D., Chemistry and Pharma-
cy.
CHARLES BELL GIBSON, Nj. D., Surgery and Surgical
Anatomy.
CARTER p. Johnson M. D., Anatomy and Phisiolo-
BrS,AMIS f. LocKErr, NJ. D., Demonstration of
Anatomy.
In addition to the usual Lectures, Medical and Sur
gical Ctniques will be regularly given the College
lnfrmary and Richmond Aims House, to which the
students will be admitted free of expense In these in
situations the student will have opportunities of obscrv
ing the diseases incident to the South and Of
very many surgical operations.
The study of anatomy may be prosecuted with the
most ample facilities and with very ting expense.
Naturalization ticket, SIS
Professors fec, los
Practical A atomy, 10
Graduating zee, 25
Board, including fuel, lights servants attendance,
&c be obtained cheap in Richmond any city
the Atlantic scaboardsay from SO S per week.
S. MAUPIN, Nj. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
August 30, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-18
JUST KECEEV.ED.

OlO BOXES Manufactured Tobacco, embra-
NV cling every variety Of quality and price,
put up in To-, h., h., h., S lbs. and ~ lbs.
lump.
10000 Superior imported Segars, various brands,
and Of quality not to be surpassed.
10000 Fine Spanish Ssgars.
10000 Havana do.
$4,000 Principe do (part fine quality.)
$4,000 Lord Byron, Zine Havana)
5000 Peon Segars.
10000 Trabucos do.
5000 Minerva do.
5000 Gen. Taylor do
5000 Large Plantation do.
$1,000 Small do do.
$4,000 Fine Regalia do.
$4,000 Half Spanish do.
10000 Common do.
PAPER.
$50 Reams Wrapping Paper.
90 do Ruled and Plain Cap Paper.
so do assorted Letter Paper.
80 do Patent envelop do.
4 Gases M. s. N. Ink.
A Bales Cotton Wrapping Twine.
| Doz fine Tobacco Knives.
S Gases Scarfallati Smoking Tobacco.
ALSO
China Pipes, Segar Cases, Snuff Boxes, Rap
pee, Macabau and Scotch Snufs, New York fine
Cut Tobacco, 1000 Reeds for Pipe Stems, Dbl.
Pipe Heads, 10 bbls. fine Smoking Tobacco.
The advertisers would call the attention of Mer-
chants and Dealers to their large stock feeling CON
fident they sell them as good bargains as they
can purchase elsewhere.
C. T. COCHRAN s. CO.
a' Staunton, April 10, lS4S.
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care you drunkard2' said the Recorder. YES
terday, to hard case, who was brought up before
him Tor being as blue as indigo the night before
"Why, Pm drnnkard,' ~ said the prisoner. "but
not an ultra drunkard'
What do you mean ~ said the Recordcr-"f
don't understand this distinction"
linen suppose you would understand me.''
said the prisoner, elf you had asked what my poll
tics are, and that should reply--im Wing, but
not an ultra Wing"
Tho Recorder remarked that the noise and con-
fusion was so great, he could not be heard.--.E o.
Delta.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-18

~, ~ QUAKER WoMAT's SrRMoN.-My dear friends
There three things that very much ,ro'Is
at. The first is that children should he so f,sl,
as 10 throw up stones, brick bats and cI,bs ;nf'
irut trees, to knock down fruit fthev would onI,
let 1t alone. it would fall itself The second l.
eh e men should go TO war and kjl one another
u tney would let one another alone. tliey would
ule themselves. And the third and les, Thing
winch ! wonder at is. that young men should bs
SO unWise as to go after young women for if thew
after them ~ NO'"o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-18

The difference of opinion should never destroy
friendship nor any social intercourse.
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RENO WE.
RENO WE.
APRIL 10, S48.
Boot s. Shoe .VNsaaEf0CI9sl.
Composite the Virginia HoteL)

sINHE subscriber informs his friends and the pub
- lie that he intends to manufacture
BOOTS & SHOES
cheaper than have ever been manufactured in this
market.
Best stitch or channel Boots, Sc 90
Peg Boots, 500
Footing Boots, 400
Mems Calf Shoctees, from 9 so to 8 90
Ladies' Calf Shoes, so
He has just received from Baltimore the best Sc
lected Calf Skins the market will afford His
work will be of the neatest and latest fashions
An assortment Of Boots and Shoes always on hand.
DEWITT G.. HARRY
N. B.-Reparing done at the shortest notice and
in the neatest style. D.C.H Ii.
April 10, lS48.-tf
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sTAUNYON, (vA.) OCYOBER IS. lsAs

But our humorous functionary has long since
''shuflled off his mortal coil"
where be your gibes now? your gaubols? your
songsE your flashes OF merriment that were wont
to set the table in roar ?-quite chapfallen"
Washington .Ne,cs.
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POETRY Y.
COMMON THINGS.

COMMON THINGS.
The sunshine is a glorious thing,
That comes alike TO ALL
Lighting the peasants humble cot,
The mobiles painted hall.
The moonlight is gentle thing
1t through the window CLEANS
Upon the snowy pillow, where
The happy infant dreams.
II shines upon the fishers boat
Out on the lonely sea;
Or where the little lambkins lie,
Beneath the old oak tree
The dew drops on the summer morn
Sparkle upon the grass
The village children brush them off,
That through the meadows pass.
There no gems in monarcls' CROWNS
More beautiful than they,
And yet we scarcely notice them,
But tread them off in play.
Poor Robin on the pear tree sings,
Beside the cottage door;
The heath flower fills the air with sweets
Upon the painless moor.
There are many lovely things,
AS many pleasant tones,
For those who sit by cottage hearths,
AS those who sit on thrones.
The following exquisite sonnet of Bryant is APP
propriate to the season:
Ay, thou art welcome, heavens delicious breath,
When woods begin to wear the crimson leaf
And suns grow meek, and the meek grows brief,
And the year smiles as il draws its death.
Wind of the sunny south, oh still delay
In the gay woods and in the golden air,
Like to good old age released from care,
Joumcying N long serenity away
In such bright, late quiet, would that
Might out life like thee, mid bower and brooks
And dearcr yet, the sunshine of kind looks,
And murmur of kind voices ever nigh;
And when my last sand twinkled in the glass,
Pass silently from thou dost pass.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-28
Sheriff., Sale.

DY virtue OF an AIias venditioni exponas issued
ID from the office OF the Clerk of the Va derburgh
Circuit Court in favor of Margaret McAiee and
aginst William Tratton, will ON Monday the 18Th
day Of January l845 at the door OF the Court House
IN the city of Evansville, between the hours of 10
o'clock M, and O'Clock NJ Of said day expose to
sale public auction and Outcry the rents, issues
OF the following described real estate to witt the
South west quarter Of the South west quarter and
the south east quarter of the south east quarter of
section Number twenty eight in Township Number
seven, south of range Number eleven west contain
ing eighty acres; and should no person offer or bid
for said rents, issues, and profits sum sufficient to
satisfy said execution, interest and COSTS will at
the same time and place proceed sell at public
ton, and oucry the tee simple OF said described zeal
for the satisfaction OF said execution interests
ana costs thereon
dec 20-pi-Sl JOHN ECHOLS, S. v. c.