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%. e.. Sterling s. co.'s.
VlAi2EIIlNlDGlMo
WORMS WdDEsNHS!!
OLEU.M CIIENOPODH COuPOSITUJN,
SAFE, EFFICIENT AID uNRtYALLEp YERMIFuGE.

OLEUM CITENOPODU COMP OSITUyN,
AsAfE, EFFICIENT AHD UNRIYALLgD YERMiFUGE.
ssITNHE opinion expressed by some writers, that
Worms are harmless inmates OF the intestinal
canal is most assuredy not founded observa
ton Chorca, epilepsy, bydrocephalus, emaciation,
commissions, mania paraly feycrs, dropsy and
variety OF anomalous disorders the immc
diatc consequence from the irritation of Worms in the
bowels and occasionally speedily disappear after the
expulsion OF the Worms. - Dr. Ebeyie'S Practice.
Testimonials of the and satisfactory
actcr, of the safety and efficiency of unri7 allied prep
araton daily furnished but when Published, they
rarely read forbear giving them publicity, be-
ieyug that its intrinsic value will prove its highest
commentator.
The ycrmifuge is prepared upon strictly scientific
principles and of the purcst ingredients; all possessing
acknowledged antheimntic virtues. TRY II and be
satisfied Of its virtues.
CERTIFICATE.
PACE Co., Va, Nov. 30, lS47.
hereby certify that have used o. G.. Sterling &
Co.'S Vermifugc among my children and have hest
fancy in recommending il to the public safe and
powerful medicine for expclng worms. The heads OF
every family ought 10 keep il in their houses.
ID. NJ. DOy8L.
Prepared and sold by J. CLARY, Harrisonburg, Va.
oi'Thc above matcbess Ycruifuge can he had at the
following places: ESkridge Cushing, Stanton y. l..
Graham, Grcenvillc; d. & w. whitnorc, Mt. Me
ridian.
March %, 1910.
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FRESH groceries.

EUST received and for salo low by the subscri-
~ Der, a lot Of GROCERIES,, consisting Of
Loaf, Brown and Crushed Sugars, Rio and Java
Coffee, Tea, Molasses, Salt, and superior article
of English Cheese. Call at
NJ. CUSHING'S.
Stauntou, May %, lS49.
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Splitting Blood.
- H. TOW Ms e ND -

ApTu
On. TowNsRNp.-I verify believe your Sarsaparilis
has been means, through Providence, of saving my
iife have for several years had bad Cough. IL DO.
eame worse and worse At last raised largo guam
titles of blood had night sweats and greatly debli.
tatcd and reduced aud did not expect to live. have
only used your Sarsapara short time, and there has
q wonderful change been wrought in 1 am able
to walk all the city. raise blood and my
cough has left me- You can well imagine that L arm
thankful for these results.
Your ohedient servant ''T-
WIN. RUSSELL Is Catharinoss
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BARE g. STERRETT.
Merchant TailOrs.

DAnE ~ 81 EktttE'l"I:
Merchant Tailors,
STAUNTON, VA.
YNHE undersigned beg leave to announce TO ,he,,
friends aud the public generally, that they have
associated themselves for the purpose IF carrying on
the '"
Merchant 3Mitorss,g Bssst,.ess,
They have on hand very large and gensr,l ~.
sortment Of Cloths, CassimeYes, Sattins,s. T;..-
Drilling, Light Summer Goods OF every kind A.
most beautiful assortment Of VsstiGss, Of 49,
shade Of variety; all Of the very latest stvhs snS
best quality all Of which will be sold at the low
est prices and made to order in the most asbionabI.
style. All work executed in our establishment.
will be warranted to give entire satisfaction.
A choice selection of Neck and Pocket Handler.
chiefs, Ready-made Shirts, Silk and under Shirts.
Suspenders, &C., Sc, all of which were selec,ed
this Spring in the Northern Cities, by II. Bar
whose known experience in the business is. a aim
cent guaranty to those who know him best,
We have also on hand an assortment ofResdy
made Clothing, which will be sold at the Lowell
prices.
We most respectfully solicit tall from one nh
all, binding ourselves to please all who NAV bondr
us with call at the New Store Room, adioininS
the Virginia Hotel. HENRY BARE.
WIN. A. STERRE14f.
Staunton, April Is, lS49
o. Vindicatar copy.
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New and Cheap Goods.
RROWN & FULKS have just received their
~ Stock of SPRING AND SUMMER

EOOOo, Consisting oil general assortment Of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard,oare, Queens
aoare, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c.,
which they will dispose of very low-and would
say TO purchasers that they will find il to their in
terest to give them a call and examine their Goods
and prices before supplying themselves elsewhere
N. B,-Stand opposite Morris s. Goodies.
Staunnen, May is, lS4Q.-tf
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That CoOG brink, Again.

IIvHE CARBONATED MEAD, can be had
n regularly during the Season, by calling at my
Confectionery opposite the Spectator Office Cons
and try it. b. L. EVANS.
Stanton, June 20, 1910.
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R0CKBRIDGE LAND FOR SALE

TIME undersigned offers for sale his FARM ly-
l. ing on the North Fork of the james River
three and half miles north ofLexingtor. 1t con
tains about
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tOur Ohedtent servant,
VIM. RUSSELL, Is Cathafino-ss
Femnie Medicine.

DR.. Townsends Sarsnparilla sovereign and speedy
for incipent Consumption Barrennes., ProsPsus
Uter Falling Of tho Womb Costiveness Piles, Leucor.
rhra Whites, obstructed dinicult Menstruaton,
lncontinence of Urine involuntary discharge thereof
and for tho general prostrson of the systemno mat
whether the result of Inherent cause, Produc
cd by irrcguarity illness or accident Nothing can BIO
prsing than its invigoratng effects tho hu.
frame Persons Of all weakness and lassitude from
taking become robust and full Of energy under
Its influence IL Immediately counteracts the nerveess
of the female frame, which the great Of
Barrenness twill not be expected of us, IN Of
delicate nature exhibit certificates of cures performed
but afflicted, that hundreds of cases
have been reported to Thousands of cases where
families without children, after using few bot
ties of this invaluable dicne have been blessed with
6ne healthy offspring
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500 CROCKS.-Best quality and assorted
wv sizes for sale by WHITE s. co.
June l3, IS49.
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To Mothers and Married Ladies'.

This Extract of Sarsaparila has been expressly pre-
pared in reference female complaints. No female who
TO suppose she approaching that critical
riod, The turn Of life" should neglect take it,
it certain preventive for any of the and
horrible diseases to which females subject this
time of life. This period may be delayed for several
by using this medicine Nor is it less valuable
for those who approaching womanhood, it is
calculated to assist nature by quickenng the blood
and invigoratng the system. Indeed this medicine 10
invaluable for all the delicate diseases to which
men subject.
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CAUTION.
Owing TO tho great success and immense sale OF DR.
Tcwnseuds SarsaparilIa, number of mon who
formerly Agents have commenced making Sarsapa
rills Extracts. Exirs Bers, Extracts Yellow Dock
&c. They generally put it up in the shaped bot
tles ana Of them have stolen and copied our
sdvorsemcnts they only worthless limitations, and
should be avoided.
Principal Office. 1876 FULTON Street Sun Buildng
~ " aud by all the principal Druggists Merchants
generally throughout the United States West Indies and
the Canadss.
For sale by DR.. f. BERKELEY, Stanton, Va.
November, ~, 1S4S,
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FAMILY FLOUR.

sSW0OPE'S Family Brandt (Superor, } for
~ sale low for cash. WHITE & co.
Stanton, June g, lS49.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-27
Ter,ns Of fine En0uIrer,

r-The Enquireri published DAILY Qor the city,
and SEMI. w EEKLY (forthe country.) For the Daily
seven dollars per annum and NJ the rate Of eight
i taken for shorter period than one year For
the Ssmi-W Weekly Ave dollars per anuum, and Ihree
dollars for SIX payable In advanceito N
IA okee or mited by mail post pad orSi1 DOLLARS
ma, annum at the end ofthe year.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
IN THE DAILY ENQUlRER-For one square OF
,Itnen lines or less first insertion MY cents and
ayrry succeeding insertion twenty-five eentsIn In
serted once a week, twice week, or three umos
week thirty seven aud halt cents.
in TBC SEMl-WEEKLY-one square OF sixteen
s =, M, first insertion rs cents for each continu-
unoe, so cents. sc, ,,,.
49, and in that proportion for advertisements
r. Greater leugth-except Lottery vendors ana Auc-
VI who are charged one hundred dollars (paper
included =. . accommodated ,,,,.
b adyance paw or satisfactory references to insure
execution.
~ All dues to this office may be RENTED per mail,
i, good and available Bank notes, at the risk of the
the postage Of letters being paid 6y the eri
t,ys-rhr postage oi single letter 10 scarcely Of any
account "a the the accumulation OF post
age IN an extensive business, which operates as a
ssrious tax upoa The Editors.)
ar All Obituaries and Marriages from tho country,
whenever the party's handwritings unknown al this
oce be authenticated by the endorsaton of the
Postmaster the neighborhood they will In no case
be published Every measure that has been taken TO
prevent np0stions and Quizzes, has proved heretofore
anavaing. We must therefore, insist in such case,
upon the communicatonbeing certified by the name OF
6 Postmaster. rritten on the back of the letter
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-27
THE sMITHFIELD CONVENTION

Assembled on Thursday, James C. Jordan,
Esq, Of Isle Of Wight, President, and Major S.
Wheeler Secretary. Every county in the dis
trict represented, save Sussex. On The frs. bal
lot General John S. allison, Of Norfolk, receiv-
ed the unanimous vote of the delegations from
Princess Anne, Norfolk City, Surry and South
ampton.
DR.. A. R. Smith, Of Norfolk county, received
the unanimous vote of Norfolk county and
Nansemond delegations. Isle of Wight was di-
vided
General Millson, who thus received decided
majority of votes, was subsequently declared
unanimously nominated as the Democratic can
didate for Congress. lie is one Of the strong
est men and most sterling Republicans in the
State. The Norfolk Argus says:
A better selection could mol have been made
A ruer man-one who has evinced greater de-
vo,ion 10 Democratic principes-is not 10 be
found in The District.
The proceedings OF The BODY were character.
lied by The Utmost harmony and good feeling, and
nothing occurred 10 mar The pleasure and con-
cilia;nry spiri, which pervaded the body. The
friends OF Dr. Smith oil Nollcih county, 1.-THE only
mpelilor OF Gen. Miilsun, advocated his claims
strenucusy; but as soon as il was asceraned
tha, Gen. M. had received The nomination, with
4 masnanmity and noble bearing which reflect
Inc highest credit upon them, they came forward
and pledged a cordial, hearty and enthusiastic
SUPPORT 10 him.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-27
RICHMOND TERRELL, Chairman.
yves Wx.-. A ! ass1s, ! sec'y..


IN cHANCERY : v,sci>iA:-!n Ho,toway County
Court, February lst, 1883;
John E, Indiana, Thomas a Robert A., Amer
Mary VI, Henry A. and Sldnor J. Robertson, infant
children # pasch ROBERTSON, d-eea.,d who sue Is
Saluda A. T. Robertson, their mother and frirIa,
and The said Saluda a. 4 III her rIgh; Maria Wat
son, John Roberts and Dolly his wife, Plaintiffs
against
William K. Jennings, administrator, with the viii
annexed, of Ann Robertson, deceased Alien and John
Robertson, aud Peter H. Robertson, defendants.
The compliments, by their attorney, tins day hled
their bill against the defendants and the defendant
Peter H. Robertson, not having entered his appearance
and gwen security, according Ia the OF Assembly
and The rules Of this Court, and appearing by
factory evidence that he y inhabitant OF tins
country; IL ia ordered, That The said defendant do ap-
pear here the fret day al The next April nf
this Court, AMI answer the blli Of the plaintiffs; aud
that copy of this order he forthwith inserted In
newspaper published III the city Of Richmond Tor two
months sucCrssivry and posted front door Of the
Court House nf this county.
A Copy. Testc.
Feb 6-cw2m F FITZGERALD.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-27
RICHMOND, VA, TUESDAY MORNING FEBRUARY a.

The declared intentions Of The Ministry /,
make every rerenchment compatible with com
pleIe efficiency in the various branches of ciy,!
moral and military departments of State, have
produced general satisfaction, which, with The
liberal free trade policy which they have deler
mined 10 uphold, will probably proloug lheil
tenure OF office 10 a more distant period than
they could have anticipated before opening Par.
lament.
;, Sir Henry Lyuou Bulwer, r. C. B., recently
English Ambassador 10 Spain, has been appoint,
cd TO succeed Sir H. Packenham as British Min
lister TO The United States
THr CHoLERA.-The ravages Of the cholera
continue abou, the same as when The Niagara
sailed
GOLD FEvER.-The California exci,emen, is
dying away.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-27

OF the President TO The Congress Of the United
States in June last TO Immediately establish a
Territorial government in California, and ex-
lend over her the fostering and protecting infu-
eIce Of the laws Of the Uailed S aes, did no.
meet with attention from that body: Therefore.
!. Resolved, That in the opinion oil this meet.
ing, it is the right and the duty OF the rhabant.
oil California 10 form provisional government,
which, while il aims TO advance the interests,
preserve the lives and property, and protect The
llehs OF The people who live under il, will not
Conflict with or injure he rights, which the gov
eminent OF the United States may have acquired
by the treaty OF peace.
q Resolved, That we hailed with Joy The INTEL
llsence that hencelorlh this soil was 10 be pro-
lecled by The flag OF freedom, and that this coun-
NY was 70 participate IN Inc blessings OF educa-
lion, liberty, and law; that we are ready 10 ac-
cep and abide by proper form OF territorial go
veTnmeDl, whenever the United States Congress
will youchsale US that mercy and consideration;
and that we deeply regret their inactivity in re-
gard 10, and their ignorance OF, our wants, which
has forced upon us The necessity Of establishing
a provisional government Tor The projection Of
our ffesides and lives.
8. Resolved, That we concur in the sentiments
and spirit Of HE meeting in favor OF provision
al government which was recently held in the
Pueblo de San Jose, and that we recommend 10
The inhabitants ot California that they hold meet.
inss and elect delegates 10 represent them in
convention to be assembled al the Pueblo lie San
Jose on Monday, The 4lh day OF March, lS49 al
10 o'clock, H., Tor the purpose of draushling
and preparing form OF provisional government;
and that, in our opinion, such form OF govern
meni, when prepared, should be submitted TO The
people, that they may determine by ballot whe.
Their they will or will not adoptIl.
Resolved, That in The opinion of,his meeting,
the duties which have been collected in the seye-
raj ports OF Upper California since the 18th day
Of August 1913, rshtlully belong 10 the people
oil this Territory as al thar date the ratification
OF The treaty oil peace between The Republics Of
Mexico and The Uned STATES Of America, which
occurred on The Both day u May of the present
year, was fully known throughout the entire SET
dement's Of this Territory, and rendered Inc con-
tinuance OF extraordinary military occupation
unnecessary, and OF Consequence annulied the
military contribution luies lha, existed during
the war.
Resolved That, in the opinion of this meeting,
the right OF any description ofaxaion exists only
IN the necessity o! mourning and detrayug the eX-
penses vi the government OF the people so taxed;
and as The United States of America have not es-
lablished any government over California since
lis cession by Mexico, therefore, such duties as
have been collected since me disarmament OF The
extraordinary military forces Justly belong 10 the
people 0; thus Territory, and should be claimed
tor or benefit by the governmen, we may sue
coed i'm creating
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-27
OYSTER WAR.

The Baltimore American learns from gentle
man Just arrived from The Eastern Shore OF Wiz
ginia. iha, serious collision took place, few
days.since, in the neighbornood Of Drummond'
town, between The ciliz-ns OF that section and
number OF depredaiors tom Philadelphia. Inc
facts are stated 10 be as follow:
"a feet Of some twenty boats from Philadei-
phia recently entered that quarter OF The Bay and
commenced taking oysi6fs iron the virginia
banks with dredging machines IN direct viola
ton of the known laws II the State, which pro.
hitir th.t mote OF taking oysters, under penal
~ OF $3.50, and in open defiance Of her local au
thories. The people whose rights were thus
invaded determined finally 10 take The matter in
their own hands and 10 drive the marauders from
iheir shores or aid the authorities in arresiing
Them. Accordingly, five small boats were manned
and armed with two pieces Of cannon; thus pre-
pared, the Virginians came upon the Phiadei-
phia feet, and an engagement ensucd, in which
one FISHERMAN was killed and mast OF one .!
their schooners cut away by q cannon shot The
fleet was then driven into The mouth OF creek,
where the Virginians succeeded il taking ninety
nj the party prisoners whom they conveyed To
Drummoldrown, in Accomac county where:
they were lodged in jail. BY some inornali'y
in The original warrant, the legal proceedings
we're quashed, but the magistrate had issued a
new process, aud strenuous eff,rs were making
10 bring the agsessors 10 justice In the course OF
The skirmish one OF the Vrsinians was shot, the
bail entering near The mouth and coming out al
the side Of the head, carrying away one OF his ears
Oar informant states that great excitement pre-
vailed throughout the ncighborhood OF Drum
mondtown.
"This is but one of many shameful ouirages
that have been perpe;raled in the walters oil The
Chesapeake tay, and il is time that some steps
should be taken 10 prevent their recurrence
Unless a stop can be put to the vicious practice
| OF dredging the ovs er banks u the Bay, The mos
valuable inhc Union, they will be rendered
worthless in the course Of few years. Inc
organization OF marine police with a SINAI
steamer 10 cruise in The Bay, would not only pre-
! vent the destruction of The oyster fisheries. bu
would also prevent the occurrence OF such scene:
! as The one We have iusl recorded"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-27
VERY HIGH COMPLIMENT.

A friend in the Legislature has kindly handed
to US the following extract Of letter from
Virginia member of Congress, who refers to
Governor McDowell's great effort on Friday:
"Houss OF REPRESENTATIVES,, Fcbr'y %.
"Gov Mcdowell has just concluded the most
splendid effort of the session OH the Slavery
question. For two hours he enchanted the
House; frequently melting the Oldest and most
calous TO tears. When his hour termina ed,
there were general cries oil, go on! 20 on ,"
and, by unanimous consent, he spoke near an
hour longer; during the whole Of which lime
you might have heard pin drop in any part q
the Hall II is the highest compliment that has
ever been paid TO member Of the House.
think the speech will tell here
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Majority for Powell, 4l6

On motion Of Gen. Banas, t was Resolved,
That Pauus Powell, Esq, OF Amherst be unan-
imcusy declared by This Convention, the Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress in The Fifth Con-
gressional District. This motion was carried BY
acclamaion.
Mr.. Winston, of Amherst, offered the follow
ing, which was unanimously adopted
Resolved, A The unanimous sentiment c' ms
Convention, that the high and magnanimous
course o. Gen. Robert A. Banks, entities him 10
the confidence OF the Convention and oil The Dls-
rict.
MIR. Pryor, of Albemarls offered the following,
| which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That this Convention extend TO The
Hon. Sheon F. Leake their cofoiai and en'ire
annroyal of the course pursued by him, while
The representative Of their Interests in Congress
and express 10 him their sincere gratitude for The
zeal, ability and success with which ne main
tained and promoted the cause OF The Democracy
| in the recen, Presidential contest.
2 Gen. BANKS said that as he saw Mr.. Leake in
the room, and we we're all plain men, ne hoped
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-27
THE PRESIDENT ELECT

Reached the Relay House, nine miles from
Baltimore, on Friday afternoon, and was receiy-
ed with great enthusiasm BY The Committees from
Washington and Baltimore, and some 1000 per-
sons from The latter city. He arrived in Wash
inston the same night at half past eight The
Union says:
AS soon as the whistle announced his arrival
a salute vas fired from the hill which overooks
the ravine through which the railroad runs =
When he entered the depot, be was received
with repeated cheers by an immense crowd. He
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-27
FREDERICK DISTRICT. : We undcrsla

;ha, Richard Parker, Esq, oi Jefferson was no.
minated by The Winchester Convention last
Thursday the Democratic candidate for Congress.
We nave no particulars. Mr. P. is gentleman
OF high character and fine sense.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-27
- - <C-c@2m john R CARY. &C.


"a aaS, T; MlrcHELL, and PHILIP H. JONES.
a.n take notice, tha, shall nroe.sd -, s,
hours of ", saih day of March next, between m,
Ts,srnhoS.. es and O'clock, P NJ. a, the
The it aay s9 in I'll. county Of Han
d.nes IN s Ea Winston and others to be rssd n sv
Court Of Ia sui now pending in The Creui, sun,1,o,
ssa, Ssa . Ssaa yss s Les.s
he o. the said Dispositions eanne and the
following ManSs DAY, they viii be eontnnsd nu ,Sa
un,il Completed and 30 continued, from day to.dsy
Fob. lt-etd ,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-27

Observation-Disclosures AT Rules held In the
ma rh Once of the Circuit Superior Court OF Law
N. Tor the county Of Gloucester, on Monday
"s ON DAY Of February, ls49:
WI n"mas Z. Baytop John R. J. stnbbleneid, John
Ia. n.uooeheid and sophronia StubbIefeid, the two
oay'op, their next friend, plaintiffs:
against
IA, ' ~ wolf Nancy Burton, B. Duiton, admns,ra-
pmh. lanes Z. Button, deceased, and Mary Jane, Co
n Ra, aaa A'mra Burton, infant children of Robert
Tbs A. deceased. Defendants.
coln,, ae'endants Nancy Burton, Mary Jane Burton,
Cd si. burton and Almira Burton not having enter.
In. , appearances aud given security according TO
a.. assembly aud the rules of this Court and it
hsba.s " satisfactory evidence that they arc not in
Dla,n',@s ~ .his Commonwealth. on motion of the
dslendan, " er attorney, Is Ordered that the said
eu sna, w appear before the Judge of our said Cir
day or ~. .oart Of Law and Chaucery, on the Ist
sa1 u ~, .ae asI term, and answer the plaintiffs, Bill
sons copy this order be forthwith inserted in
months and posted a, the from, door
Feb oc Copy-Tesle,
-e~<m JOHN r CAPy GO