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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-01
TEsE
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.
b. 3. MINOR, ESQ, Principal
EEOarG of 'Ea.upSsecS

-efoe-
RI Reu. HIM. Meade Pres DR.. r. T. Striking,
Reu Il. T, CasHen,an, N. C.. Kinney
A!er. III. III. Stuart, X. S. Brooke,
WiHidm Kinney James Points.
Ihos. j. Niche,
TNHlS Institution will be opened on the LIST day
Il Of November in the spacious and handsome
building just erected for its accommodation, in the
town Of Staunton. 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. $l2O 90
Primary or Preparatory Department, en-
bracing photography, reading, writing
and the elements of geography and arith-
metc, 20 90
All the branches of English, so 90
Making Board and Tuition in English,
Sc, $40 to $50.
Any one Ancient or Modern Language, $40 90
Music the piano, guitar and harp, each, 40 90
Use Of instruments, 90
General exercise in singing, in which the
whole school will be expected to engage,
Cncluding 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 TO make the Inst-
tuition of the highest order His efforts will be
constantly directed to imparing to the pupils sound
instruction, and TO training their characters, espec-
ally those Of the boarders, under the most salutary
moral and religious influence.
November 3, 1917.
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We Rcver Gee tear in the eye, says celebrated
writer, but we are reminded ola warm heart.
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o. Mr. Forrest, the celebrated Tragediao. has
announced HE intention 10 Withdraw from tho STAGE
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MosT SINGULAR OccURRENcEs-Capt Martin
Lund, Dane by birth, who was well known in
this city, left here about eighteen months aoo in
ttSe schr. independence, loaded with merchandise
iof Me:ican port, upon a speculation. He went
10 the Rio Grande, sold his cargo, and after takino
on board the receipts, which amounted to three or
iour thousand dollars in specie he again put to sea-
A norther coming on he was obliged to put into \
hostile Mexican port, when his property was con-
iIscaied and his person put into close confinement
Ills trends hearing no news direct from him. and a
rnmor being IN circulation that his vessel was lost
with all on board, they supposed of course thai
ne was dead. a succession was opened in the pro-
per Court, his property sold the succession closed
and the proceeds paid over to the supposed widow.
The vile about SIX months ago married a younc
lawyer of this city. Three or four DAYS since. to
the wonder OF every one, the long lost, but verita
bic Capt Lund, arrived in this city in propria pey
soma lie finds quite an alteration in his affairs.
both pecunlary and domestic. This may give rise
to some interesting discussions of the law.-.Ne,c
Orleans Bee
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Mas. BAILEY continues her instructions in the Music
' and French Departments.
Miss ELzABErn BAILEY, from Portland, is engaged
to instruct classes in Drawing and Painting.
Miss CoRNELIA II. SroCKBKIpG e, from Bath, Maine,
1oH be connected ich The school at the opening She
tpeu Miss Bailey, is approved teacher and tciH be
reclaimed If the patronage Of The school icu Justify it,
The CoURsE OF STUDIES embraces liberal Educa-
tion prescribed in the best collegiate institutes of the
country. The English studics-embracing Grammar,
Rhetoric, and English Compos,ons-arc continued thro'
the whole term Of the young ladys residence at the
Seminary.
THE ACADEMIC YEAR commences on the first Mon
day Of September and closes the last week in June
YAcATIoN, July and August.
The Academic year is divided into tpo sessions Of
foe months each The first session closes the first
of February and the second the last of June There
is uacaton betreen them. few days of recess
ly are given at Christmas.
Pupils may enter at any time, and charged from
the time they enter. No deductions made for alb
unless in of sickness, strict necessity.
This Seminary has been in successful operation FOR
five gears under its present organzation-with steady
patronage, which has averaged about so pupils.
The building is large, commodious, and centrally
placed in heathul and quiet Town in the fruitful al
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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Nothing IS more ridiculous ;hoa 70 be serious =
bout rifles, and 70 be trrg about serious n,a,,ars
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PRESS ONwARD-The mystery of Napoleon's
career was this-under all difficulties and -dscour
agements to ''press on" 1t solves the problem of
all heroes it is the rule by which to Judge rightly
oil all wonderful success and trumphal marches to
fortune and genius. 1t should be the motto of all
nigh and low, fortunate or unfortunate SO called
press on" never despair, never be discouraged.
however stormy the heavens, however dark The
way, however great the difficulties, or 50 repeated
the failures, ''Press on" If fortune has played
false with thee to-day, do thou play true for this to-
morrow. Let the iooshness of Yesterday make
thee wise to-day.
If Thy affections have been poured out like water
on the desert, do not sit down and perish on this.
but ''Press on'-a beautiful oasis is before thee.
and thou mayest reach it if thou wilt. If another
has been false to thee do thou increase the evil
by being false TO myself. Do not say the world
has lost It's poetry and beauty it is not so and e.
ven II 1t be so, make thine poetry and beauty.
by brave, a true, and, above all, a religious life.
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EXPENSES FOR SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.

Scientific and Literary Course, per Ses-
sion of five months, from Sl2 to SIS.
Latin and Greek, either or both, 10.
French, 10.
II two or all the above languages
ken, the whole charge for them is Is.
In no instance however, is charge of
more than $s25 Session made for any
selection, or all The a6OUe named branch
es together.
Former pupils may join any single class
in the Scientific and Literary for
s per Session, and in this she will
be required to submit written compost
tons with the class monthly.
Incdentals for Rents, so cents.
The pupil is liable 10 other charge ex-
cept in the Music DEPARTMENT.. For
Lessons on Piano Forte and in vocal mu-
sic, with of Piano, $50.
Lessons Guitar, if added to Piano, $40
If alone, $50.
Drawing and Painting, 10.
BOARDING
Boarding in respectable and geutcel families can be
procured for from IS to $40 per month
PAYMENTS.
The bills for tuition payable in advance at the
close Of the Session settled by bond bearing interest
from the commencement of the Session.
August 49, lS47.
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BRANDRETH'S PILLS.

Y OW SPIRITS, caused by the presence of i'm
~ pure humors in the blood. Health is the state
of body and mind which renders mere existence 2
blessing; any thing short of this is disease and is
caused by the accumulation of morbid humovs ir
the blood, and other juices by neglect Of vegetable
purging. The cure is very simple: open the ma
tural drains Of the body which nature has provided
for the carrying out of all its impurities and health
will be sure TO follow. This can be accomplished
without any Inconvenience, by the of DR.. Bran
dreth's Vegetable Universal Pills, which are known
oy the experience Of thousands 10 perfectly cleanse
the blood from all foulness, remove 10y moruiS
affection, and renovate weak and enfeebled consti
tutions in perfect health and vigor.
BEWARE OF coUNTERFEITs!
The genuine Brandreth Pills can be obtained at II.
folloWing places:
William Kyle. Staunton; w. w King, Wayncsbo
rough; William III. Bell Churcbvic; p. A. Hciskcl
Lebanon White Sulphur Springs; j. r. Cyrcle, Par
nassus; II. Mcssersmith, Mt. Scion Tyre Maupir
Mt. Sidney; James NJ. Stout, New Hope; ID. & w
Whimore, Mt. Meridian B. F. Graham, Grccnville
Jas S. Guy, Dccrfield; McGufn, & CO., Midway
Col w. Fl. Allen, Green Valley, Bath Co. John
Dickinson, Millborongh Springs; Crawford, & G.
Warm Springs, and Henry Miller, Cedar Creek; W
VI. Douglas, Mt. Solon: Hobbs s. Taylor, Valley M
April II, 1919.
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MAD DOGS. MAD DOGS!.

IN obedience TO an order of the Common Council
of the Corporation Of Staunton, making it my
duty to give notice to the Citizens concerning mad
Dogs, which can be seen by reference to the pro-
ceedngs of The last meeting ofsaid Council, here
by notify the Citizens Of the Town, that in order
10 prevent the mischief from spreading, they will
confinc or destroy their Dogs.
S. T.. CLARKE, Sergeant.
March, 20, 1913.
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MIR. A. M BARNETT: As you are no, an |

M X. A. M. BARNETT: As you are not ar
Az inhabitant Of the Commonwealth of Virginia
you will please take notice that Friday the 2lsi
day OF April next at the store house Of George w
Hull. in the County of Highland, we shall proceed
to take the dispositions Of Peter Hull and others,
and on Monday the first day of May next the Of
ice OF the Clerk Of the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for Nelson County, we shall
proceed TO take the dispositions of Morris Harvest
and others, which depositions are intended to be
read as evidence in cause row depending in the
Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for
Augusta, in which we arc plaintiffs, and yon and
William Guy, administrator of WIN. M. Hodge.
decd, which said Hodge was formerly a partner
of yours under the firm Of Hodge s. Barnett, are
defendants ffrom any cause the said dispositions
should not be completed the day aforesaid their
taking will be adjourned from day to day till finish
ed. GEORGE w. HULL,
JOHN b. BRECKENRIDGE,
late Merchants trading under the firm Of Hull
s. Breckenridge.
March Is, lS4S.
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FIR ON THE STATE OF .NEV YORK
DIR. MLANE'S VERMIFUGE.

.messrs. j. Kidd s. Co., PiHsb,ug, Pa.
In the month of June last, we received 6 doz. of
".H'Ldne's .4monia Worm Specific, !" all of which
we have sold, and now wish further supply as
heretofore. We frequently receive packages from
New York by Express, and presume there would
be no difficulty in forwarding by this mode to at
Rochester from Pittsburg. Yours truly,
POST & WILLIS.
Rochester, n. Y, Feb "a, 1S47
Prepared for the Proprietor and sold wholesale
and retail by j. KIDD & CO,
No go, Wood street, Pitsburo, Pa.
For sale also by ESKRIDGE s. CUSHING,
Staunton, "a
0G- N. B.-Purchasers vii! please be particular
and inquire for "Dr. yN'Lane's Worm Specific on
perniifuge," and take no other.
April IL. 1913.
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August, 1SA7.
CHAIRS! CHAIRS!
None need complain for want of Seat

rINlIIS is to make known to those in want Of good!
= comfortable and well made CHAIRS, that
have commenced regularly the manufacture OF this
article-ffom the common to the better and best ar
tcle in this line and from the facilities afforded
me by possessing the fine Water Power formerly in
the occupancy of the " Institution, can manufac
turc and sell them lower than they can be purchas
ed generally. My materials for manufacturing Ma
hogany, Cherry, Sc, laid in at cash prices
CANE-BOI'rOM & INFANTS CHAIRS
of every description, at all times made to order
wholesale and retail
Those at distance wanting Chairs for retail,
can be supplied on liberal terms. specimen Of
my manufacture may be seen ut the Furniture
Ware House of n. ID. Chandler, next door to the
Post Office and ut the Ware Room of Geo. ID.
Lancaster, the manuacory
A. II. MELROSE.
August Is, 1S47.-tf
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A LIST OF LETTERS
April 5, 1913

~ EMAINING in the Post Office at Staunon,
IA Va, on the LIST of April, lS4S:
A.-Joseph Aleger, John Aisirop, Richard w.
Atkins, Thomas w. Armstrong
B-Jno. Bancr Eliza J. Bailey, G.. NJ. Bur
net, Mary Brown, Franklin Burns, John Bush,
Amanda Brown, Fanny Brown.
C.-Wm. Cenuy, Mary f.. Crow, Hatch
Clark, Sandy Coaly, John Canaday, James Car
ter.
D,-Dinkle S, Rogers, James f. Davis.
T1-John T. Fabush. Eleanor A. Foutz, d.
Fshburn, ID. Fouiz, J. Finney, Jacob /. Fisher.
G.-Wm. Grass.
A-Edgar w Harrison, VIM. 5. Hanger,
Christiana Hunter, Fl. G.. Hitzel, Joseph Harrison,
Comfort Harden, w. b. Hyde, Nancy Hyden,
Reuben Hay, Tucker Halter, George Hill, Jacob
Hamburg.
& K.-Ihomas johnson, Jacob KilIlam,
Noah knapp, Henry knear.
L-John Lewis, James II. Lewis, John Lam,
WIN. Leedy, G.. G. Ludlow.
NE. Moo re, Mary Mitchell, Chloe Mar
shall, James Meensey, Margaret Miller. VIM Mar
tain. Margaret Moore, Samuel Myers & Son. Geo
c. b. MITCHELL Ann Morris.
Yy-Abraliam Nevins.
P-Joseph Perkins, Edmund b. Pearson, ia
cob Pitman, WIN. X. Piper, VIM. T.. Powers, A
Price.
R-Nancy Roop, Caroline Rhine, Washing
Rick, Irving Reed.
S.-Thomas Smith, Pbillis Smith, Jas Smith
John Stuple, Daniel Sanger, Geo. Shaver, Henry
Smell, James ID. Station, 6. II. Ii. Stapleton, Ma
ry A. Speck, Henry Speck.
IT, v.-Sarah Throgmortop, T. II. Tucker
! Jacob Van Lear.
w. L. Walden, Joseph WengcT, Lich.
Wilson.
Up. w. Young.
nc5-Theso Letters will be sent to the Dead Lei
Ter Office if rot taken out before the LIST Of July
| IS4S.
Three cents postage must be paid on transfer
Newspapers before they can be sent.
y. G.. BROOKS, P. NJ.
| April 3. 1855
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10 the Ladies'.

EXTRACTS for the Handkerchief; Verbena
AN Geranum and Patchouly Toilette and Fan
cy Soaps; Oleine, Phocome and Bears OIL. pure,
for the Hair; Cologne, Lavender and Orange
Flower Waters,-just received and for sale by
ESKRlDGE s. CUSHING.
March 90 At the sign of the Golden Mortar.
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The Shenandoah Paper Manufacturing Company.

The Charter of this Company having been IA
Sorably reported upon and passed BY the Legisa-
ture of Virginia. it is due to the community that
full and concise statement of its features objects
intentions and engagements, be laid before them
that those disposed TO aid participate in an enter
prise useful in itself, and SO highly beneficial to
the community, may do So Understandings.
The Corporation entirely distinct as n body
from the purchasers of the Gulf Mill Property, ex-
cept as purchasing lot and so much water power
from them as may be necessary for their specific
manufacturing operations-whch the said propric-
tors of the Gulf Mill Property agree to furnish in
elusive OF lot for Factory, al rate equal TO rent
OF ten dollars per annum for each horse power re-
quisite for driving the Factory--and to take the
principal, which would be $l66 per horse power,
in stock, in the Company. This is rate of only
about one fifth, or fire hundred per cent less than
che cost of Water power at Manayunk, Lowell,
Lawrence, Trenton Patterson, the great seats of
our Eastern manufacturing establishments. AL
though the propretors of the Gulf Mill property
are, and must be at very heavy outlay of cash
capital in the purchase, and will be in the improve
ment and development of the water power necessa-
ry for the Factory yet they put the power thus
low 10 the Shenandoah Paper Manufacturing Com
pany, to encourage them in the opening and com
mencement of manufacturing Improvements in this
great Valley.
No part, therefore, of the funds or stock subsori
bed in this Valley, will be diverted TO the purchase
os, or improvement of Water power or lot for Fac
tory. But every dollar will be strictly and faith
fully applied to the erection Of Factory-purchase
of machinery, and to form business capital for the
Company, as may be seen by Section 9th of the
Charter
The expense of the factory building,
forebays and water wheels, is estima
ted at $4,000
The expenses Of sixteen rag engines and
four Cylinder and Foudrineer machines,
and all the other apparatus and fixtures,
about $4,000 dollars, and will require
about 100 horse power for operation, 1000
A business Capital not exceeding 10000
will be requisite, $4,000
Forming capital Of $4,000 besides the
water power, $4,000
The machinery will be capable of manufacturing
upwards of 5000 lbs. Of paper per day-or about
100000 worth per year. And although this a
mount may seem large amount, yet when we
consider the vast daily consumption of paper in the
United States, we should be inclined rather to in
crease the capacity of the mill, than to fear want
of.market for the paper, market for a large a
mount of what shall be able to manufacture is
already engaged. Those disposed to take stock in
the Company, can do so by applying to the Editors
Of any of the papers published in the Valley, to
Robert L. Brown John II. Strider, of jefferson
county, or Hiram Ellis, General Agent of the Com
pany.
April ~, lS4S-2t
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One HElln.esrcal 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 fenc
ing, manuring and otherwise improving it, until it
is now Just in condition to yield good profits
The buildings consist ola
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SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,

comprising general assortment of such Goods as
suited 10 the season and this market consist
ing in part of every variety Brown and Colored
DOmestics; bro. and bid. Sheetings from to IL
qrs. plaid and striped Cottons for dresses great
variety Tweed, mixed, plaid and striped goods for
men and boys summer wear, very cheap; Nan
kins Checks Tickings; domestic and imported
Ginghams English, French and American Prints,
a great variety French and English Cloths );
Cassimeres, Cassinetts and Kentucky Jeans; Silk
Tissues, Barages, printed Lawns aud Muslins, and
various new styles Ladies' Dress Goods; black
and colored Alpaccas and Mousns; bro Linens,
plain and figured Irish Linen Cotton and Linen
Diapers Linen Camb. Handkerchiefs; Hosiery
Gloves s. Mits silk Hands Umbrellas, Parasols,
&c, Panama, Leghorn s Palm Leaff Hats Ladies'
Palmetto, Florence Braid * Straw Bonnets-Nlisses'
do; Boots and Shoes Groceries Glass and
Queensware-all Of which have been selected with
great care for this market, bought principally for
cash, and being willing to sell at small profits we
flatter ourselves we offer purchasers induce
ments at least equal to any other establishment In
this market.
MOSBY & TAYLOR.
April 5, 1913.
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VALUABLE TANNERY, FARM
AND
Town Property for Sale.

'HE. subscriber, having resolved to remove to
the west, has determined to sell his property,
IN and adjoining the town of Waynesborough Au.
gusta county, Va, as follows, viz:
One of the most Complete Tanneries
to be found in the valley of Virginia For labor sa-
wing and convenience its arrangements are unsur-
passed The buildings consist OF Large Shop
and extensive Bark House adjoining, "a brick leah.
er Store House, with 40 Watts and selfacling wa
ter works to supply every portion of the yard with
water, Bark Mill of tine latest improved patent,
and other fixtures contributing greatly to facilitate
business. II is located on the great highway from
Eastern to Western Virginia, is backed by a rich,
thriving and healthy country, and the patronage
for many years has been liberal, uniform and prof.
table,
The Tan Yard will be sold apart form the Farm
IT desired, and to any person embarkng in the bu-
siness, great advantage will be derived from
the opportunity of procuring the stock now in pro-
gress of tanning.-The stock is large, of hides,
leather and bark and bark can always be had in
quantity to supply the yard, in exchange for lea,h-
err An improved town Lot, contiguous to the
yard, with dwelling and out-houses sufficient for
family, will be sold with the yard il desired.
1t rarely occurs that property Of this character
comes into market
lie also offers his FARM, containing upwards
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LAND FOR SALE.

rs'HE subscriber intending to leave Virginia, Of
ID iers for sale, the promises, his Land,
which lies miles southeast Of MddlebrOok, in
good and convenient neighborhood, possessing al
most every local advantage that could be desired,
containing
s9G agEEsES,
about so acres are cleared, the balance well tim
bered, and has on it a comfortable House. good
Barn and some other buildings. neyer-failing
Spring Of the best water near the house. Also, a
falling stream Of water running through the
centre Of said tract, with a good meadow watered
by said stream Also, choice fruit Of almost every
kind. This land is well adapted to the growth o
all sorts Of grain and grass.
IL not sold privately before the 10Th day Of JUNE
next. it will on that day he sold at auction.
TERMS.-One- third in hand, the balance il
two equal annual payments, the purchaser giviul
bond and approved security for the deferred pay
ments JOHN FRENGER.
; April >, lS4S.
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Handsome Family .sNissSo,s,

% Ieet by SO, containing 8 large commodious
Rooms. built of choice material and finished in
the best manner. The grounds around are hand
some and susceptible Of being made lovely place.
The out-houses 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 10
the house, which is spring, pure, abundant and
unfang Any gentleman desiring private re-
treat in the Valley, can here find AN intelligent
community. health. good schools, and every prv-
lege that can administer to his comfort A new
Frame barn has been built on this land, within the
last year, of ample size and approved fashion.
lfdesired the family residence, with few acres
OF land, will be sold separate from the farm.
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BEWARE OF coUNTERFEITs
NEW GOODS.

rHNIIE subscribers beg leave respectfully to an
IL nounce to their customers and the public gen
orally, that they receiving their supply of