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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
ANOTHER ISLANDER REFUTED

At a meeting in Philadelphia, on the 23rd ult.,
came up the recent charge of the Democratic Re
view that Gen. Taylor ordered copies of the Holy
Bible to be used at Buena Vista for wadding. This
SANDER was refuted by the following letter:
October 25, 1S49.
DEAR SIR: The slip you sent me to-day, with
your note, charging Gen. Taylor with having or
dered Bbes to be used by his troops for cartridges
and wadding at the battle of Buena Vista" is too
absurd to merit serious contradiction. The troops
In Mexico were always well supplied with ammuni-
fion ready prepared for use and were under no ne
cessity for that purpose. The SANDER carries its
antidote upon its face, TO the mind of every one
who knows anything Of service ammunition. There
were some Bibles in the Spanish Language received
IN Mexico from the United States for distribution
among the Mexicans, and some of the officers of
Gen. Iaylor's column assisted in their distribution
accordingly. This is the only fact | know about
these Bibles.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
g. III. CROSSMAN
Major, United States Army
DIR. CHALorER, late Assistant Surgeon VoIligeur
Regiment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
ou-yve copy tho following correspondence from
the last Harrisonburg Republican:
HARalsoNRuR0 October d 1913.

oo-We copy tho following correspondence from
the last Harrisonburg Republican:
HARR,soNBURG, October IS, lS4S.
Hon. A. III. III. Stuart:
Dedr Sir You are already aware that the
Wings of Rockingham have had procured Silver
Pitcher, to be presented to you testimonial oil
their high regard for the eminent services you have
rendered to the Wing cause in the District OF
which you are the Elector, and more especially IN
the county of Rockingham.
This, sir, is a tribute from the Wings OF Rock
ingham in which they united as proper, though
feeble, expression of their gratitude, and their ad
miration of your talents statesman, and faith
full patriot 1t was expected that you would have
been here during our last Superior Court, at which
time it intended to present it to you in person;
but professional engagements elsewhere prevent
cd your being present, and having learned from you
that it will not suit your convenience to be here for
some time to come, the Rough and Ready Club of
Rockingham, have selected me as the President Of
their Club, TO convey it to you in such manner as
might deem most suitable; l have, therefore, con-
rcluded to send it by the stage. And l. in discharge
Of that duty present it to you in the name of the
Wings Of Rockingham County. And permit me,
sir to express my qualification, at being the honor
ed individual who has been selected to discharge
this pleasant duty.
am yours. very respectfully,
1. HARDESTY, P. r. s. R. C. &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08

4 lVER PILIS.-These Pills, discovered by
- DIR. MLane, and which bear his name, were
first used in his practice. In few years they
attracted the attention Of other physicians and
thence passed into general use. For curing all dis
eases Of the liver, they act with certainty and reg
uIarliy. The patient soon feels the removal Of
disease, until he is well. The effect is almost ma
gical and after swallowing drugs and medicines
of another description, the sufferer finds himself re-
lieved at once. Diseases Of the Liver are very com
mon in this country. and are as frightful ia their
character, as they are frequent in occurrence Are
you troubled with any Of the numerous complaints
which originate IN disased state of the Liver q
Purchase DR.. MLane's Pills, and be relieved at
once.
Prepared for the Proprietor and sold wholesale
and retail by j. KIDD & CO.
No. 60, Wood street. Pittsburr. Pa.
For sale also by ESKRLDGE s. CUSHING,
Stanton, IA.
GS- ~ B.-Purchasers will please be particular
and inquire for ''Dr. .MLanc's Liver Pilb," and
take no other.
Nov. s, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
Groceries, zaNrasc0re, Boots,
Shoes, Elects e. C0DS,
LAND FOR SALE.

WE offer for sale Tract Of Land containing
$50 ACRES, lying in the county Of
Pulaski, OH the northwest side of New River, six
miles from the Court House, two miles south of
the main stage road about
Ss5 AORIMS
are cleared and under fence, and the balance heavi-
ly timbered, with portion Of fine Pine. There
is comfortable
Dwelling House,
Kitchen and Stable on said place, finely watered and
well adapted TO the grazing business, and the soil
equal to any for all kinds of grain. For further par
ticulars we refer any person or persons wishing to
purchase TO Lynch A. Currin, Clerk of said coun-
y. We omitted to state that the Rail Road pro-
posed to be constructed from Lynchburg TO the
State of Tennessee will pass near this place.
CHARLES OWENS,
ANTHONY OWENS.
Pulaski Co., Va, Oct Is, lS49.-4w
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
M ORE NE'SVERMIFUGE:
1I1 Read the following testrnnnial nc To tho .:al

M ORE ABOUT ANE'SVERMIFUGE:
-'A Read the following testimonial as to the val
ne of this great medicine for worms:
"Ihls is 10 certify that purchased one vial of
M'Lane's Worm Specific some two months since
l administered two spoons full to son of mine,
about years old, and | have no doubt but that
there were upwards of 1000 woIms passed from
him, measuring fIom one quarter Of an inch to two
inches in length. G.. w. HOLIDAY.
Dec. 9th, l847."
Prepared for the Proprietor and sold wholesale
and retail by j. KIDD s. co.
No. 60, Wood street. Pittsburg. Pa
For sale also by ESKRIDGE g. CUSHING,
.Staunton, ia.
GJ-N: B-Purchasers will please be particular
and inquire for "Dr. .MLGnc's Worm Specific,
or Vermyuge," and take nothing else.
Nov g. 1913
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
O BIT U "A Az

DIED. on the Goth Of September at the residence of
ms father near Grccnvilc, Augusta county, Va the
rev. DAVID Z. HuMPHRIEs. aged 81 years. His dis
ease was consumption ofthc lungs under which he had
iabored tor more than year.
Mr. IL: was born aud brought up in the congregation
OF Bethel OF which his father has for many wears been
Ruling Elder. During a revival of religion in this
Church IN the year 1885, the Of Is he made pub
nc profession OF religion He prosecuted Of
liberal studies at Washington College, in Lexington,
IN this State and studied Divinity at the Union Theo-
logical Seminary and at both those institutions
the respect aud esteem of both Professors students
tic was licensed to preach the gospel in August ls46,
ny The Presbytcry ofLcxngton, who entertained high
hopes OF his future usefulness Shortly after his lccn-
sure nc to labor stately at several places the
county OF Appomatox, where he continued to preach
most acceptaby, as it is believed, for nearly year
But he aborcd yond his strength and was attacked
with hemorrhage ofthe lungs lie ntcrmittcd and re-
sumed his work. but length compelled to cease
and IN hope OF rcganing his health spent the winter
proved ailing, and he home die where he
began to live, both naturally and spiritually and from
heavenly life.
DIED, on the 22d day of September, Mrs MARCIA
RET HuMPhRiEs, aged 96 years She the grand.
mother of the above named David ID. HUMPHREYS and
although was not apprchended that her end very
near when the people assembled attend the funeral
Of her grandson they found her lfeless lying
IN the it'll his and the same funeral sermon was
made to apply TO them BOTH
Mrs Humphrics was born in the year 1851 in Chester
county Pennsylvan but while very young, removed
INTO Adams county. Her maiden name Finley
Her father brother to President Finley, the Col
legc OF New Jersey. She was bereavcd other mother
at the age of twelve years At the age IL she hoped
by the grace of God that she had been enabled to de-
vote herself to his service and this age she made
public profession of religion in the Prcsby Church
about so years. She married Mr.. David Humphries,
and at the age of 10 Virginia. and has resi-
aed IN the bounds OF what now the Church of Bethel
and OF which she has been member since its first
organization. She has therefore resided the
spo nearly SO years brought up large and respeGta-
oe FAMILY, hvcd " years widow, and now rests be-
side the remains of her husband.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.

mis- istitu,ion being now fully organized is
ready to receive deposites, and to pay interest
on the same, at the rate of two per centum per an
mum where the deposites are Withdrawn in four
months, four per cent per annum in case the depos
lies remain longer than four and less than twelve
months, and hve per cent for twelve months and
longer. The Directory meets regularly on Tues
day at 4o'clock, r M. in each week. Notes offered
tor discount must be left with the Treasurer ON
Tuesday before the Board meets. Stockholders are
notified to pay TO the Treasurer ten dollars on each
share at once. The weekly contributions are to be
paid every Tuesday-25 cents on each share.
by order of the Board.
BENZ. CRAWFORD, PREs'T.
RoBERr CowAN, Treasurer.
Nov. |, iS4S.-6w.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.

w are large dealers in these goods, and invite
attention to our stock OK Knives and Forks
Pocket and Pen Knives, Razors, Locks, Stirrup
Irons, Bride Bits, Trace Chains, Log Chains,
Best Warranted Axes, Cutting Knives Mill Saws,
Siiters, Coffee Mills, Spades and Shovcls, Pitch
Forks, &c, very low WHITE s. CO.
Staunton, Nov. J. 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
Highland County Court, October Term, lS4S.

Highland County Court, October Term, 1913.
I'm the matter of James Wey's nuncupative
u Will at the relation Of Scynthia Wilson.
The summons awarded in this case, at the Au-
gust Term of this Court, having been returned by
the Sheriff Of this County, that Robert Wiley
whom it is said is the Father and heir at Law of
the said James Wiley, decd, is "no nhabitant Of
the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that he "has
known agent in this County, or this State, upon
whom this summons can be served !" and it appear
ing to the satisfaction Of the Court that The said
james Wiley departed this life without lawful is
sue. and thai the said Robert Wiley his Father, is
no inhabtsut Of this Commonwealth Il is there
fore ordered that at the next February Term Of this
Court the Court will proceed to hear such evidence
as may be adduced in support of said nuncupative
Wil--also any that may be offered in opposition
thereto-and il is further ordered that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Siauuton Spccta-
tor once week for four successive weeks, in order
that any disposed to oppose said nuncupadve Will
may have an opportunity so to do.
A Copy-Teste.
A. STEPHENSON, Jr., Clerk.
! Nov. J., 1S4S.-4w
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
44,790 50,6S3
1890
Folks majority

these five counties are unofficial Moreover.
in all Of them except New Kent, while the MAORI
ties believed to be correct the number Of votes
correspond with the number given in 1910; the
number now given not having been published, with
in our knowledge
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08

PATIENT NtlAiDIOI NiSSo
HAYNES EXPECTORANT, do. Carminu-
~ tive Balsam, do. Nermfuge, do Hair Dye,
Cherry Pecioral, Ga new ar,icc) Wistar's Balls
Cherry, Townssnd's Sarsaparilla, SC.
Also large supply of Columbian Ink, in bottles
large and small, for sale by
ESKRIDGE & CUSHING.
Staunton Nov T. lS4S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08

Iii stated that, in the Northern part of Penn
sylvania, where the Democrats are in favor of Free
Soil, the Con gressonal Committee made mis-
take, and put the wrong "Life Of Cass" into the
neighborhood.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
ECCLESIASTICAL.

IT, The LEXINGTON PREsBYrzRY will NEE,
at Lexington on Thursday 10Th November, at / /
o'clock, A. NJ, for the purpose of Installing the
Rev. WIN. s. WHITE, Pastor Of Lexington Church.
j. A. VAN LEAR, Stated Clerk.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
MAR RIED.

Ou Thursday the 18th ult., by the Rev J. H. Bowen,
MIR. JAMES LonR, to Mis-, elizabeth SMITH, all OF
this county.
on the 25th ult, at ST. Pau.s Church, Goocb land by
inc Rev. Mr.. Wilmer, MIR. RoBERr III. KEELING. Of
Hichinond to Miss CAROLINE A, daughter Of William
Salmon. Esq, Of Goochland.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
TRUST SALE,

IN pursuance Of a Deed of Trust executed to the
subscriber on the 18th day of February 1913,
and of record in the Clerks Office of the County
Court of Augusta, will be sold 10 the highest bid
der for cash, on the goth day Of November next,
at the residence Of Martin Snyder. in tho Coun-
ty of Augusta, the following described
Real and Personal PROPERTY,
to wit certain tract parcel of land containing
9aO ACRES
more or less, being the same conveyed TO the said
Martin Snidtr, by deed bearing date 10Th ofSep
TENDER, 1897 will more fully appear in the
Clerks Office of the County ofAugusta, said deed
executed by Andrew Y Lockrdge and Christian
Anderson.-Also another tract or parcel of land
containing
1G1 A0D@So
conveyed to said Martin Snider by Robert D. Nc
Cutchen and wife, bearing date October 9, 1887
Also the following PERSONAL PROPERTY.
viz:
Sir head IF Horses, namely, Bay Mare years
old, Gray Mare gears old, Gray ,Mare
years old, Gray Mare years old, .Sorrel Mare
5 gears old and Bay Stud Colt gears old 10
head Of Cattle, namely, 5 Cons, 6 Steers, and
Bull, also t,oo year old Heifers, and 5 ycaIings;
80 head Of Sheep; 10 Hogs; running gear Of q
Wagon, and gears for Horses; | CarryaH s
Nc Cormict Ploughs, 8 Shovsl PLoughs Wind
mill; | Self Blacksmith Tools Feather Beds,
Bedding and Furniture; 5 BcdsieGdS. riz
French Post, and 4 small Bedstcnds Walnut
Dining Table; ] mahogany Dining Table
Corner Cupboard; TIN Safe; dozen of Wind
,or Chairs; 2 large Kettles; 2targe Pots . Ovens;
| Skillet; Plates, Dishes, Knices and Forks, Sc,
and all other property now in possession ofsaid Sni
der, together with all the increase of said Mares
and other stock above named.
Acting as Trustee, such title to the above prop
ery only as is vested in the subscriber will be made
10 the purchaaer.
WASHINGTON SwoOPE, Trustee.
November J q, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08

. ,Neyer marry but for love, !" says William Penn,
~ ms reflections and Maxims, "but see that thou
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
AUCTION SALE
BY .AlOMiINIS1 mr. A1HOlASo

PURSUANT to the last will and testament of
Il the late j. w. Beers, decd we, as Executor
and Executrx, will proceed to sell at Brooksville,
on Wednesday the 9th day Of December, To the
highest bidder, all the personal property belonging
to the late j. w. Beers estate, consisting of IS
Bedsteads, % Feather Beds, rs hair and moss
Mattresses, Brussels and Ingram Carpets, Sofa
Sideboard, Oil cloth Carpets, and large
quantity of useful and ornamental Furniture, Kitch-
en- Furniture, Farming Utensils, SC. Also. head
Of Horses, 20 head of Cattle, among which are
some very superior Mich Cows, 40 head of Sheep,
Riding Carriage, Buggy, Carryall, Wag-
gon and Gear, 400 barrels of Corn, crop of Hay,
Oats, and many other articles.
The sale will commence on the day above stated
at 10 O'Clock, unless the weather should be unfavor
able; in that event it will take place the next fair
day, and continue from day to day, until all is Sold
TERMS.-On all sums of ST. and under, cash !;
all over that amount credit of 9 months will be
given, the purchaser giving bond with approved
personal security.
WILLIAM BEERS, Ex'r.
SARAH GAMBLE, Elk of
the late j. w. Beers, decd
Brooksvle, Nov. s, IS4S.-tds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08

RROOMS, Tubs and Buckets, and Sugar Box
= es, full supply on hand and for sale cheap.
WHITE & co.
Stauuton, Nov |, -lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE,

fESEiE subscriber as Executor Of his father John
III. Poyton, decd, and the Attorney of John
Cochran, will expose at lubic auction in the town
of Staunton, on the 9Th OF November next, vaiu-
81
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
Tract OF EamSs,

lying In the County OF Augusta, about miles from
Staunton, containing 81 ACRES.
Ii is tract formerly belonging to VIM. w. Cur
Iey and by him sold 10 NJ. Blair and by Blair TO
Peyton and Cochran.-lt is bounded by the lands
Of Bethuel Herring, EnoS SwiDk and ohers--is in
pretty good condition. well watered and has on it
good LOG DWELLING Kitchen, Smoke
house, Barn and other necessary out-buildngs.
Mrs Currey not having relinqushed her right Of
dover, the land will be sold subject to the same.
Terms.-Ono-thrd Cash, the balance in 2 and
years. the purchaser executing satisfactory bonds
bearing interest from the date
JOHN l.. PEYTON, Ex'or, &C.
Staunton. Oct 25 1SlS-tds
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
@uaMe Cowpasture lands
iYOiG SALE

u
BOB SALE
4 WILL proceed to sell on the premises, on the
LIST day of March, lS49, to the highest bidder
a valuable TRACT OF LAND, late the proper
ty of James Hughart, decd, lying in the county
OF Bath, on the Cowpasture river and FREQ Turn
pike road, twelve miles east of the Warm Springs
The tract contains between
800 and 400 Acres.
and has on it good Dwelling House and Barn,
with other necessary buildings. Also, three other
Dwelling Houses on different parts of the place
A large portion of the land is River bottom-fine
gar orchard, and tolerable apple orchard. The
terms Of sale will be one third of the purchase
money down, or within 80 days; the balance in
two annual instaments, secured by bond and good
security. Any person wishing to examine the
resides on the land. good right and all necessa-
ny attention will be given by
ANDREW STEWART,
Adm'or. Of James Hughart, decd.
Nov. |, 1913.
WILL likewise offer for sale at the same time,
the Farm on which reside two miles further
up the river, containing 400 acres, possessing like
advantages too numerous 10 mention, any persons
wishing to purchase will examine for themselves
Terms Will be accommodating.
Nov. |, 1913.
o. The Valley Star please copy and send &C
count to the Spectator Office where payment will
De made. A. S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08
VOTE OF yIRCINIA-ls44.

Counties. CLAW. Pol
Accomack $50 AZ
Albemarle 9l2 &c
ALLEGHENY IA Is
Amelia l59 n
Amherst 45l DC
Augusta 1893 &c
Barbour 22l DC
Bedford GAL 6S
Berkeley 663 SIS
Brooke 427 81
Buckingham $40 SO
Braxton 1856 Is
Cabell 2S7 81
Campbell S33 65
Caroline 476 46
Carroll l2l &c
Charlotte 337 Sd
Clarke lW "
CuiPePer $50 ~
cumberland 2I4 ~
Dlnwlddle Z/O 81
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-08

DR.: CHALorER, late Assistant Surgeon Votigeur
Regiment.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

an old fellow, but he stopped me for my
name--it's the; habit, you see, TO enter
names rs welf--and told him Davis, says
|, and sswhere are you fronts says he,
putting on his spectacles. "Chicago," says
land he opened his book and turned to
the index for the letter c.. "Walk inside
the door, Mr.. Davis says he, 'till look o
minute and down he runs his fingers a.
long the entries. ''Whatr place did you
|sayP says he. Chicago says |, looking
at the pictures; and down he runs his fin-
ger again. Chicago! Chicago! where is
that, Mr.. Dayis?' says he. Out in illinois,
says land he turned to letter I, running
,biS6nper down il the same Wy !'IIlhafst
, IA. ,1v.s, suys Nc, Il
find seats.p And went on looking at the
pictures, and he went on hunting and re-
Epeating sChicago and Illinois, but at last
he gave it up. 'Well,' says he, 'Mr.. Da-
Wis, suppose you're entitled, but l've kept
this door for eighteen hundred and forty
years, and you're the first man hailing
from them places, that's passed me yet, by
thunder ~ 90
Mr.. Davis got better after this, and if
any body should disbelieve this story, or
think that it wasn't ''honest John," who
wns the dreamer, they may just dream
themselves--of the other place--that's all.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

IHE FRENcHMAN AND THE SKUNK
We cannot refrain, says the Knickerbocker,
from recording an accident, (which we heard
depicted by q friend, French gentleman,
whose unostentatious but princely hospital.
ity adds (what oneecould hardly deem pos.
siblej even new charm and grace to the
lovely banks ofthe Saint Lawrence, along
the most delightful reach of that most re-
splendent stream. a.as. s.a
g 1t ees twanty year, said he, since zat
| was in New York, and 60 up one nigh,
in z upper part ofde cite ('twan 'most in
decoutres, to see a frande. All! oui!
Wen l COM by de dooryard, l see SOM
ting-I know not what he ees, but sought
he was leetle rabbet; but he war ver' tame.
| 60 up softly 10 heem; 'Ah, ha!' say te
myself. Il 'av gots you!' So l strike hin
big stroke Wis my ombrel on his neck, All
hal suppose wat he do? B a-ah! HI
strike me back in my face wis his
cannot tell! Vat you call him? 1t was a,o
He s-m-e-l-l so yo,
cannot touch him-and | srow myself il
de pond up to my necks; but it makes nj
use.
smell sser wee eek! did not go in z
room wiz my frande. | dig big hole to pu
my clo'es in de ground: it not cure zem
| dig zem up: bah!--it is de same! | Pu
zem back-and dey smell one year till ze,
rot in de ground. Il ees factP
And SO it pas fact; for no man bor
OF woman could ever counterfeit the feye
of disgust which distinguished the graph
delineatioR Of that sad mishap.