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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-27

AGENCY FOR CLAI MS.-Messrs ELDREDGE
"A PLATT, and STEWART, late of Wall, now Will
liam street, New York, have extended branch of their
Office TO Washington for transaction of public business
viii be under the charge of of their
bef-Charles II Stewart, legal gentleman of thirty
years experience in his profession and eleven in the adj
Vocacy OF public claims As guaranty to the confidence
OF the public, Mr. Stewart has been favored with the
honas OF officers OF the general and other
public gentlemen, before whom his advocacy lay, showing
MS skill in preparing his his diligence, know
edge OF business tact of advocacy, and uniform
would not be becoming here allude further those,
but Eidredge, Patt and Stewart solicit persons who
qulte the Transaction OF public business peue their
cular with these testimonials foot and they will find
higher passports confidence be presented nor
better guaranty for success be reasonably demanded.
Without entering into detail Edredge Platt and Stew
art viii attend to pablo business of every Wash
insion, and through their Office in New York. business
IN that city also Their charges will be moderate and pre-
arranged For attention they pledge their established
acle WIN the habits OF life matured in business aud adj
vocacY assuring those who may try them that what their
testimonials show done Tor others they will do for them
ana tat they will always be found their post this city
as well during the $ the siungs of Congress
Letters to be postpaid
- ELDREDGE, PLATT ~ STEWART.
ofhce in Washington the house of John Mason,
es j. northwest corner OF and 18th streets in New York
~ william street. first floor.
either office.
Dec. 6-d3ms
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THE COLUMBIAN,

L1PIsCOPAL Juvenile hooks In great vnriety.-Ju-
Il venile books children OF every age gift hooks
veni albums of every kind prsyer.books and Bibles,
with and without clasps, velvet and morocco; beautiful
papeterie boxes TAYLOR & MAURY, .
Dec % New bookstore, 9th street.
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Change of Arrangement
THE public hereby in formed that from and alter this
date, the Baltimore, Captain Rogers, VIII stop
Marburys wharf instead of Cbapman's Landing, as
heretofore. G.. MATTINGLY, Agent,
Dec FL .iiI.'. Ill. l't
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-27
Transportation OF Stores.

THE subscriber loaded and fired the musket times
minutes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

RY virtue of decree of the Circuit Superior
~ Court of Law and Chancery for the County
OF pocahontas, pronounced on the day of May
1913, in cause therein depending in which Will
liam w. Wolfenbarger, who sues for the benefit of
the Executors of John McNeel, is plaintiff, and
Robert Kerr and Others are defendants, the under
signed, as Commissioner named in the decree a
toresald. will proceed, on the LIST day Of August,
1913, at the Courthouse of said County of Poca-
honIas, TO sell at public auction to the highest bid
der, upon credit Of six, twelve and eighteen
months, three several tracts or parcels of Land w.
ing and being in the said County of Pocahontas,
adjoining the lands of David w. Kerr and Frede-
rick Philips, being the same Lands which the said
Robert Kerr conveyed in trust to Joseph Moore by
deed bearing date on the 9th day of February
lS43, and of record in the Clerks Office of the
County Court of Pocahontas. The purchaser will
be required to execute Bonds with good security
for the payment ofthe purchase money, and the le-
gal title will be retained as an additional security.
WILLIAM III. TERRILL,
Trustee.
July 5, lS4S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
FEVER AND AGUE CURED by the use

FEVER AND AGUE CURED by the use
IL of DIR. MLane's Liver Pills-lhe following
letter from highly respectable gentleman of West
Union, Parker Co., Ia, is triumphant testimony in
favor of this really great medicine Those who
suffering under this affecting disease can find
immediate relief and speedy cure by the use Of
DR.. M'Lane's Liver Pills.
"WEsr UNION, Parker Co., Ia,3
Nov. 18th, lS47.
"Messrs Kidd s Co.-About one year ago re-
ceived of your agent lot of DIR M'Lane's Liver
Pills, which sold Immediately, and wish another
supply as soon as possible. When received these
pills was myself suffering from an attack of Ague
and Fever, but by the use of these pills alone, |
have been completely restored 10 health believe
them to be the best remedy for bilious complaints
have ever known.
JONATHAN HGUGHAM"
Prepared for the Proprietor and sold wholesale
and retail by J. KIDD s. CO.,
No. 90, Wood street, Pittsburg. Pa.
For sale also by ESKRIDGE s. GUSHING,
Staunton, Va.
o. n. B.-Purchasers will please be particular
and inquire for .'Dr. .WLane's Lirer Pills." and
take no other.
June 81, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
NJ A K r lie ID.

On Thursday evening the Doth ut., by the Rev. A.
r Ludden, MIR. JoHN CALDWELL, 10 Miss ELIz ApETH
BARE, all of this county.
On the Goth Of June, by the Rev r. N. Davis MIR.
JAMES CAY of Bath county, to Miss Susan III. LIGHT
NER, Of Highland county.
On the 25th of June, by the Rev. Benny Tallman
MIR. ABRAHAM KELLER, formerly of Pennsy lvania TO
Miss MARTHA A, daughter of MIR. Moses Arbogast, OF
Pocshontas county.
Onihe 29th ult, by the Rev. T. T. Castleman, MIR.
George H. HUDSON, TO Miss MARY SLANKER all OF
this place.
On Saturday the 18th ult., by the Rev John T. Tab.
Ter, Mr.. VALENTINE BowERs, 10 Miss ELLEN REX
Road, all OF Highland county, Va.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
JULY q, lS48.
NEW SUMMER GOODS.
and
FALL I'm PRICES.
WHITE 4 CO..
July 5, 1913.

WILL open this week, purchased recently at
the Eastward for Cash, about 60 PACKA
GEES of GOODS, suitable to the season. amonp
which the following will be found Brown and
bleached Sheetngs and Shirngs, from rs to
l2-4; 7-S and A Osnaburgs; 81 Table Diaper
very cheap; brown and bleached Drillings SAITH
nets; Tweeds Silk Warp and MohaiT Alpacas.
from 25cts TO 81 60; Rice Cambrcs blue. DUR,
pie and fancy Prints; plaid linen Lusires Veil
Bareges; hew dress Bareges Bonnet and Sash
Ribbons; Picnic and silk Gloves and Mitts Erin
ges, &c, sc.
.4Lso, case Panama Hats, and case fine Boots 8.
Tubs and Buckets; Sugar Boxes Brooms and
Brushes; Nails; ! and | in. Strap Iron: Cotton
Batting; Hay Forks; Shoves; Straw Knives I;
Sauce Pans; Steelyards and Balances, &C., &c. /;
~ pieces of new style "A Window Paper, elegant
patterns; Umbrellas, very cheap, Mems coarse
Shces.-Besdes large lot of GROCERIES. to
wit: Rio and Laguira Coffee; Brown and Loaf
Sugars at very low prices best Molasses Choco-
loie; Rice Teas, Sc
The above goods were bought extremely low and
now make our assortment very complete; and we
shall from this day offer the whole at prices asto-
nishngiy cheap for Cash, or to pay customers, with
especial reference to clearing out, so as to present
our Fall Stock entirely new. Persons from dis
lance wanting large lots Of goods will find it pecu-
lary to their advantage TO buy Of us.
July 5, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
ISAAC PAUE. az co.

MI AXE Acknowledgements for the liberal patro-
Avn mage they have received at Staunton, and So
llclt It's continuance for Mr.. THOMAS STRIpER to
whom they have sold their entire stock of Goods.
Said Strder has lived with Mr.. Paul at Winches-
ter for several yeaTs.-The public will find in him a
faithful agent in the Commission Business, and a
liberal dealer in Produce. He has also general
stock OF Merchandise for sale easy terms to suit
purchasers.
All persons indebted to l. Paul s. Co. will al
their earliest convenience make payment to V. J.
Brown, who remains with Mr. Strider.
ISAAC PAUL s. CO.
July 5, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
ANOTHER GALL UPON TIE
LADIES.

VINE subscribers have just received third sup
ply of those elegant and grateful Perfumes
prepared by that Prince Of perfumers, Eugene
Roussell. They warrant all to be genuine.
out feel 1t unnecessary those of their friends who
have used them can testify 10 their inimitabe quail
tiles
Edes Hediosma, Persian perfume; Ext. Ge-
ranIum; Ext. Magnolia Ext. Verbeine; Ext.
verbena; Patchouly, pure Gen. Taylor's Per
aume; Perfume de Jenny Lind. o. Call at the
Golden Mortar.
ESKRIDGE & CUSHING.
July 5, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05

ISAAC PAUL, with best facilities, will give
his entire and constant attention to his general
business at Understanding and forwarding
foods and Produce of all kinds with Dispatch
there ne always has in store for sale prime stock
OF GROCERIES, WINES, LIQUORS, Sc ,
Sc Orders from punctual dealers will be careful
ly filled on the best terms. The last very great
flood did not reach the floor where his consigned
goods are always placed is no danger,
therefore, OF goods being injured by feshets unless
higher than was ever known His arrangements
for paying freight in the Cities and on the Rail
Roads are and always have been full and perfect
July $, lS48.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
Sale Of Wheat. 80

Ply Write Of trust deed executed to the under
signed by James Beard on the 9TH of Janus-
~, 1913, shall proceed to sell, on Saturday the
t1th OF this month, on the land where he lately re-
sueo! belonging to WIN. Crawford, near Parnas-
Sus, ior cash, the WHEAT cut from IS acres OF
new ground, the one half Of the Wheat cut from 7
acres and the one-baF Of the Rye cut from IS
'cigS; WIN. ID. ANDERSON,
Jury o. lo4o' Trustee
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
NOTICE,

TNHE County Court Of Augusta at its June term,
lS4S, having appointed me Committee to
take charge of, and manage the estate of John Nc
Cue, person non compos mentis, till he shall be
capable of managing it himself, hereby give no
tlce that no contract made by with him. without
my sanction, whereby to charge him with the pay
ment Of any money or other thing, will be recog-
nized.
JOHN ID. IMBODEN,
June Is, lS4S.-ot Committee
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
LOOK SHARP !!

REING very much annoyed by persons who
- are not content to pass through the lot ON
which am building, in peaceabe and quiet man
ner, but won,only destroy the young trees growing
there. and carry of plank shingles and every thing
of the kind they can lay their hands upon, hereby
give notice that will in future prosecute as tres
passers, to the utmost extent Of the law all persons
whether they be children grown up depredators
who go upon the premises at any time without my
permission for so doing.
j. ID. IMBODEN.
June %, lS4S-3t
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Caution To Yress,0ssers.

I1NttE undersigned takes this method of inform
ing those persons who have been in the habit
of shaving the bark from the trees in his grove on
the hill, south west of the Court house, and of
shooting at mark against the trees, and then chop
ping them to get the bullets out that he will pros
ecute with the utmost rigor Of the law, all who
may hereafter be guilty of such trespasses
ALEX. Ii. III. STUART.
July s.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
M0@@IS & GO0D8
M'DOWELL'S CORNER,
Near the Post Office,

s r 4 Q VT 0 N, 7 A.,
A RE now in receipt of a large stock of NEW
IN and FASHIONABLE GOODS, and would
respectfully invite their friends and customers both
in Town and Country, TO favor them with call
they have no hesitation in saying that they can
do as well for them as any other establishment in
the place. They are at all times ready and will
ing to buy any kind of Country Produce that they
can turn into Cash, and will allow the best prices
May 10, 1913. Dem. copy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
@ q Z UARV.

Departed this life, in the town of Buchannon Lewis
county, Va, on the Goth of June, MARY ELIZABETH
infant daughter OF MIR. William Balsly.
But just returned from the tomb of the mother Of This
infant MIR Is has been called upon TO conssn to the
cold and cheercsS grave all that remained of his little
family lie is consoled, however, by the anticipation
OF joining them again in the Paradise Of God-IComM.
DIED, in this place, Thursday last, JouN w Es-
LEY, infant son of George W. and Catharine Campbell
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
NOTICE.
READl READ!-Dr. M'Lane's vermifuee

FAD READ DR.. M'Lane's Vermifupe
tor exPelling WORMS Astonishing Cure
feeiing 1t TO be duty due to my fellow beings,
lay before them fact which took place not lone
since; Last iaii called on Messrs Hyrold s, Co.
OF Wlilamstown, N. y, for some Worm Medi
cine, and thoy recommended DIR. M'Lane's Verrni-
fuge, or Worm Specific. | took bottle home and
gave dose to child about six years old. and to
my great astonlshment it brought away So worms
soon after gave another dose to the same cbiIJ
which brought away about so more, maxine, son.
100 worms in about IL hours. have given 10 y.
Their OF my children very elEectualy, and can cheer
fully recommend ii TO all.
JAPHET G. ALLEN.
AmBoY, July 2Sth, 1877.
Prepared for the Proprietor and sold wholesale
aud retail by j. KIDD & co.
No. 60, Wood street. Pittsburg, Pa.
For sale also by E!SKRIDGE s. GUSHING.
Stanton, "a.
1G-N B.-Purchasers will please be particular
or Vernrifuge." and take nothing else.
July S, fS48.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
TRUST SALE.

10y virtue ola Deed executed to me by Peter
~ Sheets, of record in the County Court of Au-
gusta, and for the purposes Of said deed, will pro
coed, on "Wednesday the Goth day of July next, on
the premises, TO sell the tract OF land now occupied
by John Argenbright, and which descended to said
Peter Sheets from his father, John Sheets, decd
containing about 134 ACRES, adjoining the
lands of VIM Root, Philip Hulvey and Robert
Reed. The quality Of the land is good, large
portion OF which is well timbered, and there is a
sufficient supply Of water OH i,-Persons desiring
to see the land may do so by going upon the pre-
misses, or by calling upon Philip Sheets or Robert
Reed before the day of sale.
Terms Of Sale.-One fourth in hand and the bal
ance in three equal annual payments. The exac.
quantity of the land will be ascertained by survey
before the day of sale.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, Trustee.
June 81, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05

w ANTED,-a situation in Dry Goods or
Grocery Store, by young man. resident
Of Winchester, who has had some experience in
business there. For particulars reference is made
to STRIDER & BROWN,
June 2S-[dem. copy At Valley Hotel
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05

Tho Harrisburg (Pa.) Telegraph, in noticing the
boastngs of the locooco papers at the detection of
one OF two Wings at Carlisle, with whom, by the
bye, is classcd Gen. Foulke, who has always been
leader in the democratic ranks,) says:
eff the Castles find matter for exultation in
such acquisitions, we have no objections. We Will
accept them an offset for upwards Of too han
drcd in this county. who went for Polk and Dallas,
but who have already openly ayowed their support
Of Taylor and Fillmore, with Judge BUCHER. the
distinguished Chairman of their State Committees
for many years, at their head!!! Ii the Cass pa
pers have any more such changes to chronicle, we
hope to hear of them. Have they heard that JOHN
COoPER, Esq, of Danville, one OF the abest ana
most influential leaders Of the Polk and Dallas par
~ at the North, has taken the stump for old
Rough and Ready with zeal and effect2"
The locofocos are parading the names 81 some
dozen papeIs-papers which have always been
more abolition than Whig-gathered DIP from all
the States of the Union, as an evisence that the
nominations Of Taylor and Fillmoe are not hearth
ly responded to by the Wing press. How will
this rule work when applied % their own side 2
In the single State of New York we can point to
40 locOfoco papers which openly denounce Cass
and will not support him under any circumstances.
The locoroco papers, all over the country,
pIating upon the declaration o! Gen Taylor, "that
he was sensible of his defects and thought others
more capable than himself Of filling the Presiden-
tial chair" Possessed of the brazen impudence of
the Evil One, those INSCRIPTIONS Editors are in
sensible to the noble and refined feeling of
modesty-and in the vain and sef-ini]ated Gen.
Pillow, they can doubtless see to admire, than
In the unassuming manners and retiring disposition
of Washington himself, who when, called upon to
fill the Presidential chair, gave expression to senti
mens Identical with those which are now condemn
ed in Gen. Taylor. To follow out the course OF
their reasoning, Gen. Washington was unfit for the
Presidency and none but Pillow could ever pro-
perly aspire to that distinction Torchigh.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
A ALU ABLE Far NJ
At Public Sale

-e0e~-
RY authority vested in us by a&cree OF the Cir
~ cut Superior Court Of Lavand Chancery Tor
Augusta County, pronounced IN the cause oil
Thornton Berry, Plaintiff, aid Jane L. Bell, &c,
Defendants, we shall, on friday the 18th day OF
August next, the prehses, proceed to sell to the
highest bidder, tho
TRAIT OF Land
formerly owed IS James Crawford, decd, and for
several wars past, in the occupancy Of Thornton
Berry,
,rIs tract of land is situated in said County of
Augusta bounded on the one side by Middle Ri
ser, with Lewis Creek running through it. 1t
contains upwards of
400 Acres
by very ancient survey, and will probably hold
out much more. 1t is well watered, with large
proportion of first quality low ground has suff-
cient supply of timber, with toerably good Dwell
ling House and other Improvements is situated in
one of the very best neghborhoods for intelligence
and morality and, altogether, is one of the most de-
slTable farms in the county.
TERMS.-One fourth OF the purchase money
In hand the balance in one, two and three years
the purchaser giving bonds with good security for
the deferred insalments, and the title retained un
iii all the purchase money shall be paid The pur-
chaser will have the privilege of putting in fall
crop. and full possession given on the lst of Jan
uary next.
Mr.. Berry, who resides on the said land. will
show it to any person wishing to purchase
NIGH. K. TRoU;T, com'rs,
July 5, lSAS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
LOUISA RAIL ROAD.
NOTICE TO CONSTRUCTORS.

SEALED proposals will be received. on and af-
~ ter the 18th inst, and until the 9th day of Ju-
ly, at the Engineers Office in Charlottesville, for
the Graduation, Masonry. Superslrucure. Sc, of
the Louisa Rail Road extension from Charlottes.
vile westward to the 30lh mile Station, distance
of miles. The work to be completed by the lst
day of January, 1850.
Proposals will also be received for the Masonry
(l4OO perches) in the Piers and Abutments of the
Rivana River and Moore's Creek Bridges, to be
finished by the LIST day of November next.
The right to require the work west of Charottes-
vile TO be completed at early day is reserved If
employment is furnished to the contractors to the
end of the year Plans, Profles and Specifications
for the above work can be seen upon application at
the Engineers office, charlottesville
w. A. KUPER, CHI Eng. l.. r.
June 5, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05

Tom THUMBS INTENDED.-There is now ex
hibiting in Havana, female dwarf named Ritilla
fifteen years Of age and only thirty one inches high
full of grace and intelligence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
TRUST SALE.
~0NS6-


PY virtue Of Deed of Trust executed to me by
~ Philip Hopkins and wife, and dated the Isl
day of December, 1874, shall proceed, OH Monday
the 9th day Of July next, in front of the Post or
fice. In the town OF Staunton, to sell for cash the
following tracts or parcels of Land. The first lying
on the waters of the Little River of the Calf Pas
ture. in the county Of Augusta, adjoining the lands
OF Alexander Crawford. - Armstrong, and -
Dunlap, and containing by estimation
300 ACRES,
being the same tract of land conveyed tn said Hon
kins by Edmond Edrngtor, by deed dated the 5ih
day of August, 1922.
The second, also lying on the waters of the Lit
tie River OF the Calf Pasture in the county of Au-
gusta, near the lands of James Berry, John Wat
cob, and Samuel McCutchen, being the same tract
of land heretofore conveyed to said Hopkins by
John Crawford and wife, by deed dated the 18th Of
December, 1891
will sell the foregoing tracts of land by the a
cre-the surveys to be made after the sale-on the
following terms: So much as may be necessary to
deiray the expenses of sale TO be paid in cash. and
the balance In six and twelve months. Bonds with
good security to be taken for the deferred payments
Acting as trustee shall convey such title only
as is vested in me, although it is believed the title
is good.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, Trustee.
June 81, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
Robert COwaN

II AS just received the Pictorial Brother iona
than for the Fourth of July, lS4S; Major
Jones' Sketches of Travel. Also, some music for
the Piano and Guitar.
June 2S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05
TO THE PUBLIC.

HAVING purchased of ISAAC PAUL g. co
their entire Stock Of Goods, the subscriber in
tends TO continue the business of Receiving and
forwarding goods as heretofore, and will constant
ly have in store general assortment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD
ware, BOOTS, SHOES, HITS,
caps, &C., Sc,
which will be disposed of very low either for cash
or country produce of all kinds. He most respect
fully solcits the patronage Of the former customers
and Of the public generally.
THOS. STRIDER,
,AJoiniHg palley Hotel
Staunton, July 5, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-05

The cheapest, quickest and most comfortable
I FAVE Staunton at II O'Clock, NJ, in Char
- lottesvillea at 8. p. NJ. Leave Charlottesville
after resting four hours,-breakfast at junction in
time for the Richmond cars, and arrive in Wash
ington next day at 5, in time for the Baltimore cars
From Stanton to Washington in less than 80
hours FARE THROUGH, $40.
o. Tickets at the stage office of Messrs Parish
s. Co.
&C. more liberal allowance of baggage is now
made to all persons between Siaunton and the June
ton, Richmond &c, &C., by special agreement
with the Stage Co., and they may always rely on
being carried promptly
G. r. MASON.
Supt. Trans. l.. IL. r. Co.
June, +, iSIS-G