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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-30

JOHN STROUD. JOHN STROUD, JR,..,wM sTRoUD
JOHN STROUD & CO.
14o COMMON Street betsoeen CarOndeket and Baroane
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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-08-08
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

VIRGINIA. AT Rules held in the Clerks Of
flee of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
,Chancery for Bath County, on Monday the 9Th
day of November, lS49,
Ewing IIughart-Paintif,
AGAINST
Alexander Jameson, William Jameson. Jas. Dun
lap and Rachael Dunlap, formerly Rachael jam
eson-Defendants
The Defendants. not having entered their appear
ance and given security, according TO the act of As
semby and the Rules of this Court, and it appear
ing by satisfactory evidence that they are not in
haoltanis oil this Commonwealth: Ii is ordered that
said Defendants do appear here on the first Mon
DAY III February next, and answer the Plaintiff
oil and that copy Of this order be forthwith pub
lIshed IN some newspaper printed in Staunton, for
two months successfully, and also posted on the
front door of the Court house of this County.
Copy-Teste.
CHAS. l.. FRANCISCO, Clerk.
November 81 lS4o-2m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

PURSUANT TO decree of the Circuit Superb
= or Court of Law and Chaucery for the Coun-
~ OF Pocahon,as, rendered at the October Term,
lS49, the undersigned, Commissioner, by said
decree appointed, will proceed, ON the LIST day Of
January, 1850, (that being Court day.) to sell
in front Of the Court house of Hun,ersville, the
Land in the said decree mentioned, situated in the
North part of Pocahontas County, and in the occu-
pancy Of Benjamin Lallman, and adjoining the
Lands Of Jacob Gum and others. containing by es-
timation 1919 Acres. II is situated in an auree-
able neighborhood and well adapted to grazing and
agriculture. Said Land will be sold on credi, OF
six, twelve and eighteen monlhs, the purchaser
giving bond and security and lien will be retain
ed upon the land as further security.
The title TO said Land is no doubt unquestiona.
BILE, but acting as Commissioner, shall only con.
vey such title as isves,ed in me by virtue of said
decree. THOS. j. BRADFORD, Comm.
December 5, IS49-3Ods.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
EDUCATION.


NJ RS. LEROY p. DANGERFIELD purpo-
A'A SEES opening near the Warm Springs, Bath
County, Va, School for the Education III Young
Ladies. All the usual English Branches will Do
taught, together with French, and Music on tho
Guitar. Particular attention will be- given TO tho
domestic instruction ofyoung Ladies'. Terms for
board, and tuition in the English Branches, will DO
500 per session often months-payabe, $50 in adj
vance, the balance at the END of the session. Thin
includes all expenses excepting Books and Station
AIRY, which parents and guardians are expected to
furnish. For French and Music, an extra charge
of $40 each. will be made. The School will b
under the immediate supervision of Mrs. ID. and
young Ladies will be treated members Of her own
family.
The location is healthy and accessible, being mid
way between the Warm and Hot Sprngs-Daily
Stages passing the door during the Summer season
and Tri- weekly in the Winier-so that parents Or
guardians may see their children OF wards, in case
ofsickness, without delay. The School will COM
mence about the 10Th Of September and continue
until the 10Th of July. making July and August
the vacation months. She begs leave TO make tho
following references
Rev. Il. II. 'CAsrLEMAN, Stanton.
Col A. S. GRNy, Harrisonburg.
Gen. S. III. LEWIS, Port Republic.
MIR. G. G. BUTLER, Principal of the
Rappahannock Academy.
DIR. ARCH. P. SrRUTEER, Bath Court-houss.
August Is, l849.-tf.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
THRESHING MACHINES
M.gR ID WIRE STORE.

'6NHE subscriber having rented, temporarily, the
Brick-honse near the Virginia Hotel, Stanton,
formerly part of the Old Bell Tavern, is having
II fitted for the reception of stock of HARD
WAKE. purchased and on the way from the East
ern Markets, which he expects receive about the
10Th inst.
His stock will comprise all articles in the Hard.
ware line. both useful and ornamental. particularly
an extensive assortment of Tools and Materials for
Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Blacksmths and 9th.
Ell Mechanics.
lie invites the especial attention of Builders and
Contractors TO hsstock of building materials, which
they will find large aid general at moderate prices
10 Country Merchants he will be disposed to
sell upon the most favorable TERMS and invites their
examination Of his stock as he will endeavor 10
make his prices such as 10 secure their patronage
The Farmers will find many things new and USE
fui never before offered in this market
Believing that good stock of Hardware is de-
manded by the wants of the community he hopes
by sTlc attention 10 merit and receive the patron
age of the public.
GEORGE E. PRICE.
Stanton, Oct II, lS49.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
co A1MIssIoNERs S SALE

n pursuance TO decree Of the Circuit Superior
Court OF Law and Chancery for the County of
rccahontas, rendered at the October Term, lS49,
The subscriber, Commissioner by said decree ap-
pointed, will proceed on the LIST day of January.
1901, Chat being Court day, to sell in front OF the
Court house Of Hun,ersville, the Land in said de-
cree mentioned, situated in the North end of Poca
hontas Co., and adjoining the Lands of W. Light
ner and others, containing by estimation 100 A
cres' This Land lies in good neighborhood and
is Likewise adapted TO the purposes of farming and
VIII DC sold ON credit Of six, twelve and eighteen
months, the purchaser giving bond and security and
lien Will be retained further security uf the
purchase money.
The title 10 this Land is good, but selling as
commissioner, shall only convey such title as is
vested in me by virtue OF said decree.
WIN. j. WOODDELL, Comm.
December 5, lS40-3Ods
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
Valuable Land in Market

sNHE subscriber offers for sale. his Plantation :.
part of which is in and adjoining the town If
jackson, Cour miles from the junction the Canal
and McAdanized road, con,ang about I2O A.
crcs. Say fifty Acres of the Land cleared and in
cultivation, part in clover. The balance we'll
aimoered' and part of it is fine tobacco Land
mere is large TWO STORY HOUSE, Ki,ch-
Ell, narn and other necessary out-houses and Black
smith shop There is also a large Double Cleared
saw MIL on 1t, in good repair and in fine coun-
Try for timber. The situation is fine for Mer-
chant Mil or any kind of machinery as the Water
Power is fine. Any person wishing to purchase
would DO well TO call and examine for themselves.
as mere Is chance for great bargain Payments
made to suit purchasers
ACHILLES M. HAYTH.
Jackson, Botetonrt County,
December 5, IS40.-3t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
DR.. BeaCh's American Practice of Medicine and
Family Physician.

THE BOOK FOR THE PEOPLE.
INHlS work treats Of the diseases of men, and
n children on reformed or eclectic principles. 1T has
been recommended by the most celebrated physician:
IN both hcmisphcrcs and splendid Gold Medals ard
cd the author by nine soueregns of Europe who have
pronounced IT the most correct and Scientific Practice
and as cmncntiy designed for Families and Physicians
This practice is taking the palm, and promises
supplant the mineral and depetive treatment. Com
Piete in one volume, with numerous engrayings.
AJSO,-Dr. Beach's Medicine Unparalleled medi-
cIncs Tor every disease incident to the human Family
These medicines, adapted to all ages constitutions eli
mates and seasons, and suited every variety and stage
OF disease are prepared Of the very best ingredients
this and foreign countries.
For further particulars respecting DR.. Bcach's Book
and Medicines, see Pamphlets, which may be obtained
gratis of the following
AGENTS.-WRgN & FISHER Stanton: and b. F.
GRAHAM, Grccnviiic.
01sJ. McALISTER, Sole Proprietor. Grand De-
pot, lfl Fulton street, New York.
M1fth I. 1910
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
R0CKBRIDGE LAND FOR SALE.

RY virtue of decree pronounced by the Superior
Court of Rockbridge on the 18th of Sep,em-
Der, lS4S, in accuse therein pending, between A.
ID. Me'calfe, Plaintiff and WIN. Cash, Defendant,
shall proceed to sell at public auction, upon the
premises, on the 18th day Of December next. two
tracts or parcels of Land, lying on'the South River
in said County, adjoining each other, and the Lands
Of Henry Mackay's hers-Juhn NlcCown and
Thomas Paxton, and containing
$50 A0@lMSs
being the same tract purchased by VIM. Cash from
A. ID. Metcalfe.
On this tract there is fine SAW MILL, and
good Improvements The tract is well tilnbered
and well waered and is altogether desirable prap-
erty.
TERMS.-Cash in hand sufficient TO pay the
expenses of sae-and for the residue ON credits OF
3, IL and lo Notwithstanding from the purchaser
bonds with sufficient security and withholding the
tile until the purchase money is paid.
One of the tracts contains l04 Acres-fhe other
235. Ifdesred they will he sold separately The
sale will be in gross and not by the Acre, and will
commence at IL o'clock, NJ
j. ID. DAVIDSON, Comm.
Lexington, Nov. Id, lS49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
LAND SAlLlAo

n pursuance of decretal order of the Circuit
Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Au-
gusta County, made in the cause of Joseph G. Eel
ers creditors against said Fellers' heirs and repre-
seRtaliyes, j shall upon the premises on Thursday
the 2Ota day of December next, proceed to sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, all that Tract
OF Land of which said FelIers died, seized and pos
sessed, containing about l65 ACRES, lying and
being in the County of Augusta near the South
River, adjoining the lands of JohH Koiaer, Gideon
Barnhart and others. The said land is of good
quality and has on it comfortable two story Wood
en- DWELLING HOUSE, Barn and other out
houses. The widows dover right is directed 5y
said order to be sold with the land The purchaser TO
have the land unencumbered
TERMS OF SALE.-The costs of sale in
hand, and the balance in three ins,aImens of equal
amount the LIST in six months from day Of sale, The
End in twelve months after the falling due of the
LIST, and the 3rd and last in two years from same
period, the purchaser giving bond and security for
said instruments and the title to be retained as ulli-
mate security.
The lands will be shewn to any one desiring 10
see them by the family of Mr.. Feers residing on
the premises.
RO. HANGER, Commissioner.
November Id, l849.-tds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

x-fsZE-~ health, but ceases when We
are sick should be the Of every TO that
tits not checked Life cannot be sustained without it,
IL is thrown of from the blood and other juices the
oody: and dsposes by this means. onearly 1.-THE lm
furities withnus. The blood. by this means only /,
works itself pure.
Would you give .physic to vNsror the pores! Or
would yon apply something that would dot his upon the
sarace, where the obstruction actually cxsts Weld
not this be common sense? Aud yet know of no ply
STEFAN who makes any external application TO effect it.
Inc reason assign is, that medicine within their
knowledge is capablc OF doing it. Underthesc crcum-
stances present to ply aud all Others prep
ation hat hasthis power in its fullest excnt il is
nc Ahsfer's AH Healing Ointment, or the tporid's
Sdipe. Ii has POWER to tore on the
iee on the head, around old upon the chest in
shortupon any part othc body whether diseased slight
~ or severely When the Precipitation is restored il
has powerto penetrate TO the lungs liver any other
part the human system, and to act upon them IL
thcy be diseased separate the irritating morbid
particles therefrom, aud cxpcl them to the surface
IL has pooer to cause all external sores, scroiulous
diseases, poisonous wounds to discharge
their putrid matter aud then heals them.
tits remedy that sweeps off the whole catalogue of
aud the entire cutclc
healthy function
tits remedy thatforbids the necessity of so many
dcleterious drugs taken into the stomach.
tits remedy that ethcr sckcns gives inconvcncn
or dangerous to the nesncs any otherpart of the
body
is capable otproducing all these great results sgrcat
value in restoring the circulation Of the fluids
when checked or dcrangcd by cold or other causes Ii
and defends the surface from all arrangement
OF its functions, while keeps open the channels for the
blood to void all its impurities, and dispose OF all Its
uselcssparticcs There is n remarkable harmony and
cooperation between this medicine and the various lunc
tons
CAurIoN.-Nonc genuine unless the Proprictor's
name be written with pen every label, and 4 500
will be paid for the detection any countcrfetor Of the
name or Ointment
0j- JAMES MoALISTER, Sole Proprictor-Prin-
cipa Office III Fulton street New York.
For sale by WREN s. fisher, Staunton and b. F.
GRAHAM, Grccnvillc; McC;ufic g. Co.. Midway; H..
M. Darnali Waynesboro'; Cock and Graves, HILLSIDE
ro', Alhcmarlc Co.
March 4, 1919.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
10000 ACRES OF LAND
FOR SALE

'H>HE undersigned, as Agents and Attorneys in
fact for NiKarod Dent, will sell privately and
in parcels to suit purchasers the above quantity out
of body Of $4,000 Acres, lying ia Randolph coiln-
ty The title TO this Land is unGuestionabe, being
acquired under decree of the Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for said County, pronounced in
1912, under the authority of an act Of the General
Assembly passed March 30, 1887. These Lands
lie East of Beverly, the County seat of Randolph
and near the Parkersburg road. Full plas and ev-
licences of title in possession and great bar
gains will be given. Particulars, terms, &c, NAV
be known by application at the Spectator office, or
by letter, postage paid to the subscribers.
l.. WADDELL,
). w. CALHOUN
StauntoD, July a 1S10-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
TO CONTRACTORS.

EALED proposals will be received at the Office
~ of the James River and Staunton Plank Road
Company, in Scottsville, until the 18th day of De-
cember next, for the graduation of IL miles of said
road Bids will also be received for furnishing the
lumber for "a miles from (Scottsve to Brooks
vile, all the lumber to be of White Oak or Pine.
For each mile there will be AZ 24O feet of plank,
and 1850 feet of stringers. (Superficial.)
The work will be paid for in current Bank notes.
There will be the usual reservation of 20 per cent
on the monthly estimates. Specifications of the
above work can be seen application at the Office
in Scotlsville after the 9Th of November.
r. LINDSAY WALKER.
Eng. JAS. River and Staunton P r. Co.
November Id, lS49-tdl
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
Plantation ana win. for Sale.

7 OFFER for sale Tract Of Land lying on the
South Fork of Rockfish River, in Nelson Coun-
ty, adjoining the lands of James Woods, ESQ.,,
Mr.. Samuel Woods and others, containing by Old
survey between
FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED ACRES,
considerable portion of which is Rock6sh low
grounds and branch flats. The balance is all ara
BILE high land of good quality-indeed is very su-
perlor. The low grounds and branch flats fine
meadow land There is on the tract an ample
supply of timber, and one or two very desirable
rock quarries.
The Improvements consist Of Mill, propelled
by Rockiish river, built in modern style, with cast
iron machinery, and two pair of s,ones-,he base
ment story of stone a good Saw Mill, good framed
Barn. Corn Houses, Stables, Tobacco Houses, Ne
gro Houses with brick chimneys, a small
DWELLING HOUSE,
Ice House and other necessary out houses, and an
Apple Orchard of excellent winter fruit
Rockfsh Valley is situated at the Eastern base
of the Blue Ridge Mountain, is high and roman
tic country, alike remarkable for its beauty health
fu!ness and fertility and the tract now offered 70,
sale has long been regarded among the most desira
BILE in that section of country. It is distant from
tiowardsvllle on James River, and the Canal a
bout eighteen miles from the contemplated Depot
on the Railroad now in progress from Charoltes
vile, across the Blue Ridge, to Siaun,on, onl,
eight or ten miles; twenty miles from the Univer
SHY OF Virginia, and about fifteen from Slaunton
The terms will be made to accommodate the pur
chaser, and good bargain may be had by early ap
pllcation to James Nj. Harris, ESD, who resides 81
The land. lie may also be addressed by letter di
rected to Greenfield, Nelson Co., "a
JOHN l.. HARRIS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
TRUST SALE.

by virtue of a deed of trust executed 70 me on
~ the 9th Of March, lS4S, by Mathew Wilson.
Jr.' Tor The benefit of Thomas Huichins will pro-
coed to sell to the highest bidder for cash, al the
residence OF said Wilson, on Saturday the 22d OF
December, the following property in said.deed men-
toned. TO wit
One Negro Man, named Albert 1 Sorrel Mare, |
Gray Mare, Gray Horse Colt, ] Bay Filly, 3
Far OF Horse Gears, ! Livingston Plough, !
Woodcock Plough, Wagon, 4 Beds. Bedseads
and furniture, Split bottom Chairs, Cupboard
Furniture, consisting of ! Dozen Silver Table
Spoons, Dozen lea Spoons, Dishes, Plates
&c, SC; Eight-day Clock
FL DAUGHERTY.
November %, IS49-tdss.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
IgINIs CUTLER wo

A VERY Superior Assortment Of fine and com
In mon Cutlery, will be found at the Hardware
Store, Comprising every variety in Table Cutlery,
from ordinary to the finest Ivory handle Knives and
Forks, Caryers, SteoIs, &c. Also Silver plated,
German silver, Britannia and Iron Table, Tea and
Desert Spoons, &C., &c. All Of " hch will be sold
very low.
GEORGE f.. PRICE,
Near Virginia Hotel.
November %, 1919
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
The Latest style Of Hats and Caps,

lust opened, every variety OF Hats and Caps
~ ola superior quality; Hats from S 10 50; Gaps
FROM % cts. so cts. rs CTS, ST. 81 25. ST so, TO
the finest Otter for So 80 also, Perl Water proof,
Santa Fe, Rough and Ready and Glazed Hats,
Northwestern, Black and Brown, Men and Boy
sizes, cheap indeed. Call opposite the Post Office
at ID. NJ. HUFFMAN'S.
Stanton, Nov, IA, lS49.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
10 Physicians, Druggists and
Country Merchants.

nR j. N. Keelcr and Bro. most respectfully solicit
- attention to their fresh stock of English French
German and american Drugs Medicines Chemicals
Paints, Oils, Dye Stus, Glasswa Perfumery Patent
Medicines, &c. Having opened Store No. 294
hiarketSt with full supply Of Fresh Drugs and Med
icines, we respectfully solicit Country dealers
inc our stock before purchasing promising
and all who may feel disposed to extend to their
tronase, to sell them genuine Drugs and Medicines
as liberal terms any other house in the Clty and TO
faithfully execute all orders to and
with dispatch.
One OF the proprietors being regular physician az
lords ample guarantee OF the genuine quality of all ar
Giles sold at their establishment.
We especially invite druggists and country merchants
who may wish to become agents for DIR. KeeeyS Cete-
GRATED Family Medicines, STANDARD and popular rene
dics.) to forward their address.
Soliciting the patronage of dealers, respectfully
remain,
j. N. keller & BRO, Wholesale Druggsts,
No 29i Market street, Philadelphia.
September 49, lS49.-lY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
LATEST ARRIVAL.
WMo Go SNlslgNIsT1go

ON THE coREER OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE,
HAS received beautiful assortment of Dyv
IA Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Cans.
HardCare, Queensoare, Sc, Sc, comprising ev-
cry variety Of GOODS usually found in this mar
ket. He deems it unnecessary 10 say any thing
about prices, styles, variety quality, is usually
done through this medium, believing those interest
ed to be the best able to discriminate He earnestly
golicts call from his friends and the public, feel
ing confident that there is no one that can offer
greater inducements to purchasers.
StauDton, Oct II, IS49-H
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
$50 BNWARIDo
KEEP a SHARP LOOK OUT!

II AN away from my fathers, in the County Of
- Nelson. On Sanday night the 4th Of Novem-
der, Tin the absence of my father and "a
myself, without any provoca,ion, my 40
man NATHAN, with the avowed <4Gy~
Intention ofgoingt to Ohio, and Ihave TN
no doubt he is now on his way hi,h- M
or. l will give Fifty Dollars Re- 60
ward for his apprehension and delivery to me in
Nelson County, or will give Twenty Dollars to
any person who will lodge him in any Jail in the
State OF Virginia so thaiL gcthim or if taken out
OF the State aud delivered to me II will give Que
Hundred Dollars. Nathan is about % or 80 years
old, of yellow complexion, (but not mula.tu, }
abouts six feetIiom two TO four inches high, Il sun
posc,) tolerably steut made, strong and active, is
quite an intelligent negro, rather slow Of speech,
little inclined To be huafse, but very distinct piau
sibie and impressive in his remarks; he can read
some and am not certain that he cannot wIite a
little. think it is not improbable that he has pro-
cured free papers he doubtless has had this trip
In contemplation for some time.
THOMAS p. FITZPATRICK.
| November Id, lS49.-6t.
e. The Parkersburg Gazette will copy six
weeks and mark cost at,the foot of the advertise
| ment.