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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
800 A0fllASo


two-thirds Of which are cleared !; the remainder is
finely timbered. 1t is situated in bend of the Rv-
er, which forms more then halfits boundary, lies
well, with a southern exposure and about 40 Acres
Of Bottom. The greater portion Of The land is rich
and in fine condition much Of it is now in clover
and produces remarkably well any of the products OF
this country. 1t is within IA miles of tho James
River Canal, and small keel-boats carrying from
so to 60 barrels of -four, run in two or three DAYS
from the FarIn to Lynchburg which place is 40
miles di5snt. It's Improvements are very comfort
able consisting of the usual buildings necessary to
comfort and farming Apublic road leading to- .ex-
ington, which is fine country market, runs by the
farm, and an excellent arch bridge now being com
pleied across the river near the house on the said
road, makes the farm perfectly accessible at all
times, The farm is very desirable ono, and the
undersigned wishing to sell in order to settle up his
business, it can be had on very liberal terms. 1t
will be shewn by his son, who lives on it. Ad-
d.ess-LcXngon, Virginia.
n. HARRIS.
LIay Is, 1S40-tE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
GREAT BARGAINS
NOW OFFERED IN SUMMER GOODS, At
D. NJ. HUFFMAN'S.

On Main ST., opposite Post Office,
WHERE may be found Ladies and Gentlemen's
w SUMMER WEAR. suitable for TIE season
and times, just opened, and being very late pur-
chase and well selected STOCK OF GOODS
enables him 10 offer great inducements to those
who wish to purchase and better bargains than can
be had in the county. All he asks is to call and
examine for yourselves, and you will not be disap-
in exchange for Goods at Market prices. Call
quick and avail yourselves of this opportunity.
Stanton, June 6, IS49.--tf.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
Classical and English School.

FNliE subscriber will open School in Waynes-
borough, on the 2nd day of July. He will
teach the Latin and Greek Languages, and the u
sual branches OF an English Education. The price
of tuition for the Session of FIVE months will be Sl5
Persons wishing TO send requested TO apply i'm
medately. d, w. Il. RICHARDSON.
Waynesbcrough, June 6, iS40.-4t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
The Book EinsIcry of the
TS2.syS7eSGx Insulation

is again in operation and prepared TO execute
with despatch, and on moderate terms all kinds
plain and fancy work. 49,. -
=, An assortment OF Blank Books, such as Day
Socks, Journals, Legers, Sc. will always be kept
on hand. j. c. NJ MERUIAT
May 23, lSl9.-3t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06

G3- The sale of Mr.. DAVID KERR's valuable pro-
perry which was postponed, will take place on
Saturday the 23rd inst. Sec advertisement
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
LOOK egX' THESs
MOUNT VERNON FOR SALE.

TSNIiE subscriber offers for sale this well known
Tract of Land lying in the County of Angus
Ia, on the main Lexington Road, one and fourth
miles above Greenvile, adjoining the lands of John
Brownlee, Samuel Finley and others. This Tract
Of Land contains some
1855 A0IRIAS9
all of which are in good state ofimprovement, pc
cullarly adapted to the growth Of Corn, Wheat and
Oats, and allording as much Meadow Land as far
mers generally desire, which is of very superio.
quality. But few Farms in the Country offer as
many inducements this. The Dwelling House
iS Iorun nd
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
THE LATEST ARRIVAL.

Il UST received a fresh supply Observation-Disclosures
consisting in part Of the following articles.
ORANGES, ALMONDS,
LEMONS, PALMNUTS.
FIGS, ENG. WALNUTS
PRUNES, PECANS.
DATES, FILBERTS,
RAlSlNS, GROUND PEAS,
together with supply of CANDIES and other
Coniectonaries Of his own manufacture, all of which
will be sold low for cash, or on short credit to
prGctual customers.
-. M. GUSHING.
ALSO-Pickled Oysters and Sturgeon.
Staunton, May %, lS49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06

NoRTn-wEsTERN VIRGINIA.-The Wheeling
Times states that Mass Meeting is to be held in
IradeIphia on the l9lh Of this MONTH for the pur-
pose If taking the initiatory Steps for general action
upon the subject Of Convention TO amend the State
Constitution.
The questions Of reform may he al embraced
under the following heads
Equal Representation;
Amendment Of the County Court system
Universal suffrage, and election Of the officers
OF Government by the people.
Many Of the prominent men Of that section Ofthe
country are expected to be present and address the
meeting.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
LAW NOVICE.

n addition TO the Courts held in Staunton the
"A subscriber regularly practises in the Courts of
Nelson, and will hereafter attend the Superior
Court Of Rockingham. His duties as Commission
in Chancery do not conflict or interfere with his
general practice an Attorney. a.
]. n. HENDREN.
S,aunton, May %, lS49.--Im.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
At PUBLIC .MUO1EIUiNo

Az iSGl5lLID AUO1EIUNo
-.O.
'E>IIE subscriber will offer for sale on Tuesday
- the 18th day Of June next, on the Plantation
of William S. Jackson, decd, near Old Provi-
-dence Church, all the. Personal Property belonging
20 tho deceased, consisting OF Horses, Cattle, tw
Wagons Zone new,) Ploughs, Harrows, Sc, SC
At the same time NEGRO MAN will be hired
out till the 25lh Dec. Terms made known on the
day Of sale. MATTHEW PHSON.
" Adm'or. Of w. S. jackson, decd.
May so, fS40-2t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
ROCKBRIDCE LAND FOR SALE.

TENIIE undersigned offers for sale his FARM "
d ing on the North Fork of the James River.
three and a half miles north ofLexington 1t con-
tains about
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
THE LATEST ARRIVAL OF
NEW GOODS.
-sZsG
BrcckeMridgc's Old Stand,
MAY lGWlE9 lGA0o


HE undersigned are now receiving their large
""u '@'"'o"'D'o assortment oi
SpfiBS ana summer Goods,
to which they repcctfuly invite the early a,,ention
of the citizens of the county and town boning ir,n
the several advantages under which thew havs been
purchased; to give satisfaction to all who may favor
unnn H., ~, ."n 10y orc eote'"eu " sol,
SsaIar ~ H. '.'i'S 'or oaSn, oi 10 punc'uai
n,r, re % 'au usual 'lo. he'e STOCK CONSISTS IN
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
GREEN DRESS GOODS.

EREEN s. CO., have just received supply
-" OF. very handsome GREEN BARAGES, and
MOUSELAINS-also French Worked Canes,
Black Silk Mtts, common and superior Black Silk,
Cold. Kid Gloves, TO which they invite the atten-
ton of Ladies.
Staunton, May 80, 1649.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
N0ZELWIMa

4 LII persons having claims against the estate
OF w. ). jackson, decd, are requested to pre-
sent them TO me properly authenticated. and those
Indebted are notified to come forward and pay what
they may owe.
As tbcFe may be deficiency Of assets, il is i'm,
portant for all interested TO attend to this notice as
II VIII Eo relied bar all claims which are
not presented i'll due time.
MATTHEW PII.SON,
Ad'mor. OF w. S. Jackson, decd.
May so, 1924. ''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
"A JOTrBcysaaan TaBncr and
Gurricr Wanted.

ygNIIE subscriber wishes 10 employ by the year, Il
a Jorneymau Tanner and CUrrier. To one
who can furnish the necessary recommendations OF
workmanship, industrious and steady habits-libcr-
al wages will be given.
JAMES BOGGS.
Franklin. Peudleion CO.. Va,
June 6. IS1g-lm.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
NOTICE.

a S the undersigned will discontinue tho sale of
"A Liquor, they will in order to close of at once
their stock on hand, offer it by the Barrel, at great
~ reduced prices. Their stock consists. of Whis-
key, Rum, French, Apple and Peach Brandies,
Malaga, and Madeira Wines. Purchasers will dc
well to avail themselves Of this opportunity TO Sc
cure the great bargains offered them. -
BROWN s, -FULKS,
Opposite Morris s. Goodies.
Staunton, May l6, lS49.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
FAMILY FLOUR.

GWOOPE'S Family Brand" (Sopcrior. } for
~ sale low for cash. WHITE & co
Stanton, June g. 1910
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
OUR SODA FOUNTAIN

Us now in operation and we are prepared to fur
y nish our friends aud the public generally with d
delightful glass Of Soda Water.
WREN s FISHER
Staunton, May 9, 1870
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25
New YoRK, Oct. 6, p. NJ.

Dreadful Mipr,ck Loss Of One Hun
dred and Fifty Liues.-I learn from Bos-
ton that the British brig St John, from
Galway, Ireland, for Boston, struck a.
gainst the Grampus Rocks on Sunday
morning last, abou, 8 o'clock, and sunk
almost instantly, having broke in pieces.
By this painful calamity it is estimated that
about one hundred and fifty passengers
found a wateyy grave. The captain, crew
and ten passengers were saved BY floating
on'pieces Of the wreck. Twenty Ave Of the
dead bodies were washed ashore and pick
ed up on Monday morning. The captain
thinks that the loss Of life. is not so great,
but-others saved believe it cannot be less
than above stated,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

Fun on the Clermont.-The Lee County Delegation
to the Rapids Convention were the getters up Of
some fine fun, in which the Des Moines Delegation
heartily participated. Some Of the quaintest modes
Of overcoming the obstacles to the navigation in
the Mississippi were introduced and discussed, to
the great amusement of nearly all present. On their
return they kept it up. very well got up parody
on "susannah don't you cry,' was composed by Mr.
Perry and sung by him and others on board; and
while the boat lay here Thursday night, the song
was sung as serenaie out Of compliment to sew
eral Of our citizens. Stripe Of wit visible in
all the proceedings Of that memorable occasion.
Maj. Gaines has accepted his appointment Of
Governor Of Oregon.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25
PFintePs Festival.

On wednesday night the aPress-Gang'' Of St
Louis gave their visiting brethren Of the crafts
handsome festival. We understand the supper was
drst rate. The Wit and song, - usual, on such oc-
casions, made it IN Intellectual a well 10 corr
poresl feast. They adjourned about -four O'Clock
on Thursday morning without being either essrsS
or out Of rssisfer. 80 they say.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

The Message Bird.-This most capital musical
work should be in the hands of every lover of har-
mony. Its chastely written letter press-prose and
poetry-with several pages ofthe best music in eve
~ number, makes it most desirable work for
every performer, who would keep up with the pro-
gress Of the musical art. The work is ably con-
Quoted by NJ. 5. Brockelbank and Co., New York
City. Il is published semi-monthly, and each num-
Der contains Is large and handsomely printed quar-
to pages. The whole is afforded at the very low
price Of u SO per annum. We believe J. +. Abra-
hams is agent in this place.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

was our intention have given sketch OF some OF
the sights which under observao both at D.
venport and st Louis. We also intended to give
count Of Col Beaton great political speech At the Mass
Meeting Of last Thursday afternoon with other
items but space 10 30 occupied prevent from
so doing this week.
By the Republican of Monday We have New York
dates ITO last Saturday evening O'Clock. There
was decided improvement in the demand for
Flour. Wheat, owing to the amount on hand, was
likely to fall shade. Corn is in good demand at
81 to 81 Ia
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

A declaration has been made in Montreal in favor
of annexation to the United States. In five hours
after it was drawn up, it signed by 800 Of the
first merchants, landholders and professional men,
including two members Of Parliament and two Of
the Queens Council.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25
The Burlington Boy. have arrived safelY in Cali.

The Burlington Boys have arrived safely in Cali
fornis. A great number Of letters:fron them was
received on Monday last. The one from Frank
Brooks which We publish to-day will be found in
teressing. It may allay the fears Of some to state
that Gen. Smith has put 100000 At the disposal Of
a. officer to make provision for those who are des-
titute and who had not yet arrived in California
Provisions are 70 b sentto meet the suffering on
the way.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

We received by last nights mail the
Jackson Southron. containing the pr oceed-
ings Of the Mississippi State slavery con-
ven'ion. Chief Justice Sharkey presided
over its deliberations. The convention
passed resolutions favoring the views set
forth in Calhoun's address, and recon-
mend that convention Of the slavehold-
ing States be held at Nashville on the first
Monday in June next. So says the
Louisville Journal of,he l5th.-.Mw Era.
TROUBLE WITH THE SPANISH MINIS
TER.-The Washington correspondent Of
the New York Herald, says:
There has been more trouble worked in
the State Department, as far as l can
learn. The Spanish Minister, M. Calde-
ron de la Barca, has had smart cores
pondence with Mr. Clayton, about Span.
'sh lady, abducted from Cuba, BY an Anne
rican vessel, in September last, and
brought 10 Philadelphia,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

Vist to Mr. Benton.-Most Of the Iowa delega.
ton paid their respects to Mr. Benton at his rooms
during the sitting of the Convention. Nothing very
striking occurred that heard Of except that that
great man condescendcd to express surprise and to
congratulate the delegation on their being so well
dressed. We suppose he may have thought As an
old lady did aaway deown east' that the people of
Iowa event on all fours and were all covered with
hal
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

The Oswego is a first rate boat. No Hotel can
get up better dinner than is served up every day
on board this boat.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

Mr. Brison Woods, clerk Of the Highland Mary
No. >, will please accept our thanks for package
flate papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

The Telegraphc wires were out of order beyond
Louisville yesterday.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

The beautiful new three boiler boat Of Capt. r. A.
Reilly, the Minnesota, came up on her first trip on
Tuesday evening last. She is bound to be . popu-
lar packet. Capt. R. is favorite on our river.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

The 'Hggins Family'' gave very satisfactory
Concert in the Congregational Church On last Fri
day evening. They intend to travel east, where we
bespeak for them the route full houses and plen
ty Of dimes. They are deserving of patronage.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

Pomdrede's Pdnordmd.-We visited Poma re de's
Panorama Of the Upper Mississippi, during our late
visit to st Louis. We followed the canvass from
re mouth Of the Ohio up the west bank to the Falls
~ g anthony and then down the east bank ssto the
Mac. ri h., Ginning" with considerable satisfaction
Tn. rive, to,s in this vicinity looked quite natu
raj, and Burlington. IS she is-''e pref
test Of them all. o, course, the painting Is lar
from being perfect, but 1. Is ne'e''"..' "A
seeing a. wonderful specimcA " ~'A'"S
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25
From Elofids

The Tallahassee Sentinel of the I'd inst
contains the following letter from General
Twiggs commanding tile United States
troops in Florida, addressed to the Cow
ernor Of that State. II corroborates all
the other authentic intelligence we have
recently had from that quarter-that the
Indians are DESTROYS Of peace, and have
no disposition TO enter upon hostili.ies with
the citizens Of Florida:
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DIvrs1os, }
Tampa Bay, Fla Sept. 2l, ls49. !
Sir: | have the honor to inform you
that on the 18th instant had an interview
with the Chiefs Of the Florida Indians at
Charlotte Harbor. They disclain, for the
nation, all disposition unfriendly to the
;.rh;tes; say the recent outrages were un-
know, to the nation, and were perpetrsted
BY few o,n laws, who deserve punish
ment, and who VIII, he surrendered 10 our
justice some time in the course O: the
coming month. Under these circus. STAN
ces | entertain the hope that security and
confidence will soon be secured to the
citizens. l am, sir, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
D. E. TWIGGs.
We observe that the Hon. Thomas
Brown, the new Wing Governor Of Flor
ida, has entered upon the duties of his
office. In all Executive order dated on
the LIST instant he directs the discharge of
the volunteer troops which his predeces-
sor had called into service 10 operate
against the Indians, assigning as a reason
tn, reior that the Government has assum-
ed the responsibility Of depressing the hos
tilities Of the Indians, and has ordered TO
the frontier military force fully adequate
for the purpose. We hope soon to hear
that quiet is entirely restored to Florida.
L National Intelligence, 10Th.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25
The River TeWns.

All the river towns above the Lower Rapids, owe
it to themselves to gather and forward to this place
Immediately statement Of the trade Of their sew
eral localities. It would be WE'LL not only to give
the amount Of tonnage Of their imports and exports,
but also the estimated value Of the articles. The
their general report after the LIST Of Novem
Der as possible. Every river town should be rep
resented in that report, and as an opportunity is
now afforded, we hope some merchant or postmas-
ter in each place will attend to the matter without
any formal appointment. These statistics should
be sent to Mr. VIM b. Ewing, chairman of the COM
mittee on statistics, in this place.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

INsURAScE.-We would call attention to the AZ
vertisement of the Protection Insurance Company
Of Hartford, which may be found in another column.
This company is so we'll established for its prompt
itude in making up all losses that have heretofore
been sustained, amounting since its formation to
many millions of dollars, as to need only the state
ment that Branch Of it is in successful operation
in Burlington to for it wide spread patron
age. Mr.. LYMAN Cook is Agent for the Company
in this city.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

That Wall Pdper.-As papering the walls Of rooms
is coming into fashion, we requested to invite
those in want of first rate article to call at Abra
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

We are indebted to Mr. A. J. Lucas of Iowa City,
for late st Louis papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

Bill Lyon was hung at stockton, California, in
July last, for burglary, theft and disturbing the
peace. Summary justice OF this Kind is quite FREE
quent in California. II they had little less, and
we Of the states little more Of this "evenhanded
justice,. il might ~ better for both parties The
leniency in the stsses is more n'ischievous, than
the extreme and speedy punishment Of Offenders in
California.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

". arc sorry,in making up their statistical table
NJ IN. h, sincss transacted in Burlington the past
the ittee did rot carry out the estimated
value NJ the articles embraced in their report
Even Congressman Ca 'or" oe'ef es'"s'e o'
the distractions of which we compain' oy having
placed before them the value IN do'afs ana cents
of the goods imported and exporte> than ~ simply
stating the amount of tonnage alone.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

The District Court is now in Session in this City,
Judge Geo. H. williams, presiding. It opened with
an unusually full docket, and several important
cases will come up for trial. The murder case from
Lee county will attract full Court room.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

OHio LEolsLAruRE.-The Senate Coz. Sis'' " ~
members; ls Of whom are wings; Is loco io'o'
and free soil. The House consists of - men-
bers; 81 ofwhom are wings; 81 loco focos; free
soiers and two jndepe ndents.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

Nep Goods sc.-Not having space to particular
ize, would call attention to the new advertise
ments in this weeks paper.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

France and England will act together against
Russia, should the Turks need their assistance.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

Hon. Mr. Calhoun 10 preparing for publication =
Treatise on the Elementary Principles Of Govern
ment and the Constitution of the United States.
Hon. Mr. Webster u also preparing for the press
= History Of Washington's Administration. Books
from such men on such subjects will be nvaluable.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-25

The Memphis convention Of Southern Delegates.
who meet to secure the Mississippi terminus Of the
Pacific rail road at Memphis, assembled on Monday
last.