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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
R0CKBRlDGE LAND ROB SALE,

Sf virtue of a decree pronounced by the Superior
Court OF Rockbrdge on the l5h Of Septem-
Der, io40, in cause therein pending, between A.
ID. Metcalle, Plaintiff and WIN. CASH Defendant
shall proceed to sell at public auction, upon the
premises, on the 9th 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 Alackay's heirs-John McCown and
Thomas Paxton, and containing
$50 A0Lal@S9
being The same tract purchased by VIM Cash from,
A. ID. Mecalie.
On this tract there IS line SAW MILL, and
good improvements. The trac. is well timbered
and well watered and is altogether desirable prop
erty.
TERMS.-Cash in hand sufficient TO paw the
expenses OF sale-and for the residue on credits OF
o. ~ and Is months-taking from the purchaser
bonds with sufficient security and withholding the
tltle until the purchase money is paid.
One OF the tracts contains l04 Acres-the othe,
go. ltdeslred 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. Ia, lS49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
AANGo AZ ARIGVEON.

I N pursuance of a decree OF the Circuit SuDe-ior
I" Court OF Law and Chancery for Augusta Coun
iy, rendered on the 9Th day of June last, in the
case David Hull rs. Alexander Laporte and 9th
ers, shall on Friday, the 23rd day of November
next, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, at public
auction, on the premises, the Tract Of land on
which the said l.aporte resides. The Tract con-
tains about 200 ACRES, and has on il Dwell
ing House, Barn and other Improvements. Ii is
situated in the Great Calf Pasture nineteen miles
from stanton and two miles from the Warm Spring
Turnpike.
IERMS.-So mach OF the purchased money as
VIII deiray the expenses of Sale, will be required
In hand. and the balance upon credit fisk, twelve
and eighteen months, the purchaser executing bonds
with good security
JOS. A. WADDELL, Comm.
October, 81, I849.-tds
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
EEoGSc and EIoa dor Sale.

sSY virtue ola Deed of Trust executed TO me by
NJ John Gregory and wife, on the Sh of Novem
Der. lo4I and duly recorded in the Clerks Office
OF tie Corporation Court of Staunton, shall. on
Saturday the Sh day of December next, in front
of the Post Office in Stanton offer for sale at pub
lie auction, the HOUSE AND LOT mentioned
IN the Deed The property is situated on Augusta
Street, in the Northern part of the town near the
Valley tioel and is the same formerly owned by
Abram Teabo, decd. The,title is believed TO he
good but the usual conveyance, only, will be made.
Terms of sale, Cash
JOS. A. WADDELL, Trustee
November 7, lS49-tds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
SJOggIOLgo

THE undersigned expects in about two weeks
- from this time, TO take trim TO North. ,yost-
efn Va, on business Of importance to himself, and
1t has just occurred TO him if any Of his friends and
acqualntances have any business in that recion
which he can attend 10, he will take pleasure in
accommodating thom-he expect TO be absent a.
bout two weeks.
REUBEN d. HILL.
stsunton, Nov. IA, lSl9.-lt.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
Stock Transportation on the Louisa Rajl:rOa0
9z.s. e:'i sfs'1z; ,sls.l i,

fENElE owners Of Stock are hereby notified that
provision Is made for receiving OF Stock ON the
Cars at ShadweH NEls, to be transported from
thence to the place called the Junction on the Rich
m0nd, fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad. on
every MONDAY, Wednesday and riday evening.
1t would be well for Drivers of Stock 10 write
on to Mr.. Edward j. Timberake, Depot Aren't al
ShadwoIl, where there is Pest Office. Netters 70
be PostPad) for day two al least previously TO
the arrival of the Stock giving notice of the lime
when The Stock is expected TO arrive at Shadwell.
with the number Of head and descriptions of S,ock
&. Il. MASON,
Superintendent Transportation Lorisa b. r.
November Z, l849.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14

HuNTEas.-A large party Of sportsmen from
cold Virgnny," passed through this place on Sun
day last, on their way 10 the mountains. Should
each man kill his buck, we guess they would hard
iy have vensOn enough TO feed the poor hounds that
accompanied them upon the excursion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
Nj A r r led,

On the Cd inst, by the Rev. Joseph T. Phelps, Mr.
G. H. III. BURGESS, (Printcr,) of Lexington, To Miss
SARAH A. W., daughter oil Mr. John McAlpin of Bath
CO., Va.
On Tuesday 9th, by the Rev Van Eman Mr. JAMES
Slaves, of Highland CO., TO Miss MARY W., daughter
of MIR. Samuel Vance, of Bath county Va.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
LAND BOB sAM1so

WILL be offered at public auction, on Saturday
The ist of December next, certain TRACT
OF LAND, situated about three miles North of
Staunton, Augusta County, Va, adjoining the
Bear Wallow Farm, (known generally by ihe name
OF Iapp place. containing about l25 or l2S Acres.
i he improvements are comfortable Brick Dwell
ling, with someother uthouses The CREATE part
OF the Land is cleared and in state of cultivation
The Terms, time Of possession, Sc, will be made
known on The day of Sale by the
EXECUTORS of Lewis Mowry, decd.
November 7, 1S49-tds
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14

New CoNcERNs.-By reference to our adver
Using columns it will be seen that two establish
ments ofrathera novel character for our town, have
lately gone inta operation. See advertisements of
Messrs. CLARKE s. BALL, and Mr.. GEORGE E..
Price.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
Staunton, Nov. T, 1870. " '-'-' ~
FRESH ARRIVAL OF WATCHES, JEWELRY, &C..
AT ONE DOOR WEST OF NJ. CusHING's.

'ENfi IL undersigned has just returned from Phila
deIphla with large ard elegant assortment of
PATCHES, JEIHELRY,
and other articles in his line, which will be sold
lower than ever, and to which he invites the atlen-
ton OF his friends and the public generally.
His stock consists in part of fine Gold and Silver Watch
cs; Gold Neck, Fob and Vest Chains; Ear and Fin
ger Rings, Breastpns Miniature Cases CT old and sill
yer Pencils and Pens, Lockc,s, Bracelets Clasps
Keys, Studs, Slides, Sc Also, Silver Table Des
sert and Tea Spoons Sugar longs Butter Knives.
Salt Spoons, Spectaclcs, Thermometers, Magnets
microscopes, spy Glasses, Penk6ivcs, Pcrumcry,
Fancy Articles &c, SC.
sEG Clocks, Watches aud JeweIry repaired
and warranted GEORGE b. WRIGHT.
Staunton, Nov ,1S49
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
LAND SATlao

n pursuance of a decretal order of the Circni;
- Superior Court Of Law and Chancery for Au-
gusa County, made in the cause of Joseph G.. Eel
lers' creditors against said Feers' heirs and repre-
sentalives, shall upon the premises on Thursday
tho 2Oth day OF December next, proceed to sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder all that Tract
OF Land of which said Feers died, seized and DOS
sessed, containing about 1S5 ACRES, lying and
being IN The County of Augusta, near the South
Rlver, adjoining the lands of John Koner Gideon
Barnhart and Others The said land is of good
quality and has on it a comfortable two story Wood
EN- DWELLING HOUSE, a Barn and other ont
houses. The widows dover right is directed by
said order TO be sold with the land the purchaser to
have the land unehcumbered.
TERMS OF SALE.-I'he costs OF sale IN
hand, and the balance in three instruments of equal
amount tue LIST in SIX months from day of sale, The
Ind In twelve months after tie falling due of the
LIST, and the 3rd and last in two wears from same
period, the purchaser giving bond and security for
SAID instaments and TIE title 10 be retained as ui-
mate security.
The lands will be shewn to any one desiring 70
see them by the family of Mr.. Fellers residing on
the premises.
70. HANGER, Commissioner.
November IA, lSi9.-tds
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
YVES z EggRTy ASwxgyTgg

Office is hereby given, that on Saturday the
- LIST day of December next the court of Direc-
tors will proceed to appoint an additional Assistant
Physician. Applicants will direct their testimoni
ais to ''the Superintendent of the Western Asy
lum'' Bv order of the Court.
NICHOLAS. G. KINNEY, Clerk.
StauEt0n, Nov. Z, ISi9-tdm
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
. ESVgILEe Nc.
AT ONE DOOR EAST OF NJ. cusHING's.

'iiE subscriber has just received frem Philadel-
phia and Baltimore a large and well selected
STOCK OF JEIVELRY,
CONSISTING oil line and plain Gold and Silver Watches
Breastpins, Finger Rings; Gold, Silver and Gill
buckles Ear Kings, Bracelets Slides, Collar Buttons
Gold and Silrer Speciaclcs, Gold and Silver Thin
bles, hnc Cold Watch Keys, G old and Silver Pencils
Gold Pens, Pen and Pocket Knivcs, Por; Monaic
Souvenirs, Silver and other Cases Silver Tuck Combs
Darts, Coral, Pocket Books, Purses. new article of
Percussion Caps, Pistols, Steel aud Gilt Fob Chains
Pencil Poine, Scissors Shields, Goggles Shawl pins.
alargc assortment Of Silver Ware, CONSISTING in part
OF Butter Knives, Tea and Table Spoons Forks Mays
run baskets C"ndiesticks, Casters, Tea and Coffee
Sets Chronicles, Canes, Whips Clocks and all OH
er articles usually kept i'll the best Jcwclry Stores
lnG Watches, Clocks aud Jewelry carefully
repaired and warranted.
DAVID S. BEAR.
Staunton Nov T. 1870
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14

WATER WoRKs.-The pipes so bitterly com
planned of in our paper short time ago by ''Tax-
Payer" as obstructing the sidewalk on the Nc
-Adamlzed Hill, will soon be mbedded in the earth,
the ditch having already been dug preparatory to a
further extension of the Water works
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
South EE.sG Eu.ses fos. SgEe.

A S Agents and Attorneys in fact for David C.
~ Sanderson of Mississippi, the subscribers still
offer for sale TRACT OF LAND in Floyd
County, Virginia, containing about
1900 AORl@So
II lies twenty miles south of Christansburg, twelve
miles west of jacksonville, and within ten or ff
teen miles OF the line of the Southwest Rail Road
The Land is rich, well watered and adapted to the
production Of Tobacco, Corn, Wheat and Grass
Aoou, one hundred acres are cleared. The lines
are all well established and the title of The Drason
owner is derived directly from the original paentee
l.. s. j. A.. WADDELL.
Staunton, Va, Noy. Z. 1870.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
10 E1a9sd Buyers.
$50

4 ny one wishing to buy Tract of $50 "a.
CRIES Of good Land, well improved, with
IN miles ofSaunton, having upon it a Mill, Saw
mil, &c, and water power for any sort Of machin-
cry, will find it to his advantage to confer with
j. ID. lMBODEN.
% Address Stanton, Va, for particulars.
November IA, lS40-6m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14

AUGUSTA MARBLE.-We learn from Mr. Ti;1 n
of the "Valley Marble Yard" that he has lately
received various communications from the North,
requesting information relative to the marble found
in this County. We have reason TO know that
Northern capitalists watching the progress of
affairs in this section of country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14

TENT ERANcE-Rev B. NJ SMITH will preach
sermon on the subject of Temperance in the Pres.
byterian Church, on Sabbath evening next, al half
past 3 O'Clock, p. M. The public, and especially
the young people, are Invited 10 attend.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
The Latest Arrival apd the Greatest bargains at
70. e7E. EEETET.Tg,G,7;S

On 0loin Street, Opposite Tie Post Office,
WHERE may be found Goods of The la,cstaqo.
ny for Ladies and Gentlemen. Ills FIJI
AND WINTER Gooos are Just opened. and he is
ready TO accommodate those in search of GOOD lar-
gains as the stock has been well selected in Ibo
baltimore and Philadelphia markets. and il ena.
bee hin j to oder the greatest bargains in the Coun
y. ne foods need no putting as they show i,r
public generally, is to call and examine and ,bnr
will not be disappointed '''J
Terms as usual. County Produce taken in ex.
chang for Goods. Call and see.
Stanton, Oct. 81, 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14

New HoTEL.-Mr. Jos. N. WOODWARD has
recently purchased the property on Main Street.
owned and occupied by Mr.. B. F. POINTS, with
view to the establishment. of another Hotel
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
Land, ANA EsfGl Earoperey for sale.

WITH view of removing to the West.I wish to
sell my FARM, lying on the South River.
containing about 80 ACRES, on which there is a
MIL and Saw Mill. Also, IS Acres of land near
'he town OF New Hope, about 80 or GO of which
are wei numbered. II not sold before the Eth dav
OF December next, will offer the South River tract
on that Gay, at public auction, and the New Hone
land on the next day, the 18th All the above
mentioned land is worth the attention of land BUYERS.
ROBINSON HANGER.
Nov. 7, 1S49-tds.
% Rockingham Register insert 5 times. and for
ward account to this office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
THE MAR KET PRICES.
WINCHESTER MARKETS.
Heck Ending Nov. s.

=
FLoUR-S6 a Sc so.
HERRiSos-$5 20 a 8 so.
SHAD-S7 so a s 90.
BAcoN-6c. per Id.
WHEAT-90 u 95c.
OATs-37c.
CoRN-60 a 7oc.
RyE-62 l-2c.
LARp-6c per lib.
PLasrEs-$4 80 per ton.
FEATHERs-So a 32c.'
lRoN-$l al I'D per ton.
BEEswAx-20c per Id.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14

DC. some months since, an account was publish
ed of the kind attention paid bv Rev. DR. Parker
IN China, to some Catholic Missionaries who had
been banished from Pekin, by order of the Empe-
Tor OF China. They arrived in Canton after a great
deal of suffering, where they were received by DR.
Parker, who took them from the hands of Kyinc.
giving his own personal security, that they should
,eaVe the country, until which time they were kind
qy entertained by DIR. Parker, at his own house
where some of them died. Last June. DIR. Parker
received from the Propaganda valuable gold med
al In token Of the gratitude Of that body for his kind
ness to their Missionaries. On one side of the med
al lsa likeness of the Pope, and the nscriptionPi
us TX. Z. M. A. iii. Juis Municipal Restitutor.''
On the other side figures REPRESENTING 'sNIosos
and the children of Israel" and Che inscriptons
CONSTITUTES, Magistras, per Hibus, Deul: XVI'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14

:. KENTUCKY N-JUDIcIARY.-The
Kentucky Constitutional Convention has arrived at
Sone practical results in relation to the Judiciary
follows: W ~ 90
l; The Court of Appeals is to consist of four Jude,
Us eiected by the People-thrce to constitute quo
T. The four judges TO be elected in four districts.
one In each, and 10 serve for eight years Ofthose
grst elected, one is t. 90 out in two years one in
tour; one in six; and one in eight ycars-to be de-
termined by lot.
g., The judges to be removable by vo,o of i,,o
Thirds Of The General Assembly for any offence moi
impeachable. NV
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
a'tg"sta County Cont Clerks Office, 70 ,cl:

s8"g"sta COu"ty Court CLERKS Office, To ,cit:
1885,. BSTNAYS.
'ENAKEN up by George Crawn, ofAugusta Coun-
ty. on the 10Th day Of October, 1919, a
BLACK STEER. with crop off the rieht ear.
white belly end of the tail white, and white star
IN the forehead supposed 10 be three years old next
Spring, and appraised to Sl3. Also WHITE
HElFER, with 4 crop of the right ear, and slit
IN the same, and an under keel in the left ear and
supposed to be three years old next Spring, and APP
praised to So
Can Extract from the records.)
Testc.
w. ID. TROUT, d. c.
October 81, t6i0-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
lPU -ELLIU GAIlrao

WILL offer for sale at public auction, in front
- OF the Post Office, in Saunton, on Monday the
Zoih OF the present month, (it being Court day )
Bay Horse, eight or nine years old ; 2 large Ovens,
and various Books, belonging 10 the Estate of Geo.
Patterson, decd. Terms made known on the dav
Of sale. John PATTERSON, Executor.
November I, lS40.-3t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
~ CY1ECE.

WIN. BLACKBURN holds bond Of mine for
about $25 which ! do not at present, 1ecol-
iect TO have executed to him or any one else, and
hereby caution the public not to trade for it, If tic
3ond be legal, have unsettled accounts against said
Blackburn to offset it, A. JORDAN.
Nov. Ia, 1S49-3t&
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
2G0{h SseSjn.g-st.

'ENHE. Courts Of Inquiry for 1910, will be held as
4 follows =
ISL battalion at Bears. on Thursday 22nd Nov.
End Battalion, at Mt Scion, Friday 23d Nov
hcgmentaI, at HamricI's, Saturday 2ltb Nov
Hour of meeting o'clock, A. NJ
BY order Of the Colonel.
JOHN l.. PEYTON,
November 7, 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
NEW TALL & WINTER GOODS,

NEARLY OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE,
AT THE OLD STAND OF COwNE & DEAKINS
S14UNTON, "a.
--oto-
A !. DEAKINS respectfully invites the atten-
ton ot the Ladies to the following Goods,
viz:
Rich Chameleon Satin Dcchcan Chameleon Polio Dcsoie
Blue Green Scarlet French Mernos Blue, Green,
Mode, Nizcrinc Blue and Embroidered Black Nous
I'm dc LANES, Gall priccs,) Black Blue, aud Brown
Aipaccas; Chamcion Lustrcs Black erode Rhine for
dresses and yezites I; Plain and Embroidered Paris
fheis Tor Cioaks and Sacks; Colorcd Florcnccs for
Ln'ngs; White aud Mode Satins, for Bonncts; So
STACK and Mode Colored Thbet Shawls, with Fringe;
CI1'n and WOODEN Shawls, III great variety Black
an1 oo'ored Gmps and Fringcs; Velvet Trimmings;
Beltings; Rich Neck Ribbons; Bounct Can and Man
tau Ribbons Worked Capcs and Collars Artificial
Fiowers; Kid, Silk and Wooden Gloves ell sizes !:
Wooncn Cioaks and Hoods for Children and Misses
Sc, sc. ~
81 Please call and examine and compare prices
Stauuton, Nov. Z, 1919
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14
$50 I2lAWAi&!
KEEP a SHARP LOOK OUT,


PAN away from my fathers, in the County of
- Nelson, on Sunday night the 18th of Novem-
Der, Gin the absence of my father and -
myself without any provocation, my sMrN
man NATHAN, with the avowed cSEay~O
intention ofgoing to Ohio, and Ihave TEN
no doubt he is now on his way thith- w.
er. will give Fifty Dollars Re g.
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 that get him. or if taken out
of the State and delivered To me. I will give One
Hundred Dollars. Nathan is about % or so years
old, of yellow complexion, (bui not mulatto. }
about SIX feet from two TO four inches high III sup
pose, tolerably stout made, slrotg and active, is
quite an intelligent negro, rather slow of seech,
lyle inclined TO be hoafse, but very distinct plau-
)rble and Impressive in his remarks; he can read
some and am not certain that he cannot wite a
little. think it is not improbable that he has pro-
cured free papers as he doubtless has had this trip
" contemplation for some time.
THOMAS u. FITZPATRICK
November ID, lS49-6t.
s.sS~ The Parkersburg Gazette will copy six
weeks and mark cost at the foot of the advertise
ment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14

a M. SIMPSON returns his sincere thanks
=, TO his friends and the public generally for
their patronage, and hopes by strict attention 10
business and Willingness to please, to merit con-
iinuance OF The same. He has inst returned from
Baltimore and Philadelphia, where he has purchas-
ed handsome stock OF materials for the manufac
Of BOOTS AND SHOES, Of every description {;
French Caliskins, very superior article for Boots
French and Italian Lastings, for Ladies' Caters
Moroccos and Kid Of all descriptions, for Ladies',
MISSES ana children wear; also Cork Soles, for
Ladies' Winter Shoes; all ofw which will he maJs
10 order at the shortest notice and in the neatest
style. Orders from distance promptly attended 10.
M Ladies' White Kid Shoes made to order,
for Weddings and Parties. at q short notice.
Saunton, Oct. "a, IS49.
~ Rockingham Register copy three months.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14

RAILRoAD.-We understand that the Board of
Public Works, upon the application of the Directors
of the Louisa Company, promptly Subscribed the
States three fihs upon the amount otherwise sub
scribed. 1t is further understood that meeting
of the Directors will take place in Staunon, of
which, notice may be expected, and that the road
will be let out without any unnecessary delay
We entertain no doubt now of a wan, of means, and
calculate upon steady progress OF the great
work to IFS certain and successful termination
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-14

SCHooLs.-The various Schools Of our Town
are now in full tide of successful operation. The
"Virginia Female Institute" Rev. Mr.. PHILLIPS
"Augusta Female Seminary" Rev. Mr.. MAT
THEws; "Kaorama," Mrs. SHEFFEY "Staunton
Academy" Messrs GAMBLE & JOKES; Mr. "Pow-
7ers'" School, and host Of elementary schools are
all Furnishing. Stanton presents rare attractions
TO those i'm search of education