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Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates Of
Packages in the above Splendid Lotteries will
ceive the most prompt attention, and official
count Of each drawing sent, Immediately after IL IL
over, TO all who order from us.
Address J. & c. MAURY, agents,
June Ia Alexandria, Va.
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To be sided l6E inches and moulded IL inches.
Each of the pieces is intended to form two pieces
to work l4s inches siding, and inches moulding,
nett dimensions; an allowance is made of inches
in the moulding way, that the heart Of the piece
may be taken out if deemed proper, and the con-
rangement.
All the aforesaid Live Oak kcelson timber shall
have grown not more than twenty-five miles from
the sea, and shall be free from all defects which
may impair the good quality for the purpose for
which il is required; to be got out straight the
siding way, and by sweep curying inches in
As feet, the moulding way.
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straight and free from all defects.
NAVY YARD, BROOKLYN, NY
CLASS No. l.
Lire Oak timber, (by the cubic foot.
Live Oak keelson pieces for frigate of the LIST
class two sets y as follows:
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Class No. 9.
Lignumvifo per ton.

To be Of the best quality Of St. Domingo Lig-
numvite, TO be straigh, and sound, and free from
checks, and not less than 3 feet long.
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Tickets Sl0-Halves S6-Quarters 81 so.
Certificates Of packages Of 25 Whole tickets $50 90
Do do of25 Half do 65 90
DO do of25 Quarter do 81 50
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GOO feet pinch black walnut plank, good and dry,
IL to l6 fee. long, IL to Is inches wide.
100 feet la-inch black walnut plank, good and dry,
l2 to Is feet long, IL to Is inches wide
100 feet lI-inch black walnut plank, good and dry,
l2 to l6 feet long, IL to 10 inches wide.
$50 feet lt-inch black walnut plank, good and dry,
12 to Is feet long, II to l8 inches wide.
400 feet l-nch black walnut boards good and dry,
10 to IA feet long, IA to "a inches wide, equal
quantities.
400 feet a.nch black walnut boards, good and dry,
10 "a feet long, IA TO "a inches wide, equal
quantities.
$50 feet finch black walnut boards, good and dry,
IL to 10 inches wide.
200 feet black walnut veneers, 8 feet long.
Glass No. H.
Mahogany, (board msasurs,) per one hun
dred feet.
100 feet 3snch mahogany, 10 to IA feet long, II to
l6 inches wide, equal quantities.
100 feet finch mahogany, 10 TO Ia feet long, IL to
Is inches wide, equal quantities.
100 feet 3-inch mahogany 10 to IA feet long, IL to
l6 inches wide, equal quantities.
$50 fee: 2nch mahogany, 10 to IA feet long, 10 to
"a inches wide, equal quantities.
300 feet Pinch mahogany, 10 to IA feet long, 10 to
"a inches wide, equal quantities.
100 feet l3inch mahogany 10 to IA feet long, 10
"a inches wide, equal quantities.
200 feet Iz-inch mahogany, to IL feet long, one
third IL to Is inches wide, one-third 10 inches
wide, one-third "a inches wide, equal quantities.
$50 feet l-inch mahogany to IL feet long, one
quarter IL to Is inches wide, one-quarter l8
inches wide, one-quarter 90 inches wide, one
quarter "a inches wide, equal quantities.
$50 feet s-nch mahogany, 10 to IA feet long, Is to
20 inches wide, equal quantities.
100 feet linch mohegany, 10 to IA feet long, Is to
9Oinches wide, equal quantities.
200 feet Il and Pinch mahogany, 10 to IA feet long,
Is to 20 inches wide, equal quantities. 81
100 feet assorted mahogany, crotch veneers, feet
long. y
900 cubic feet African mahogany, in the log, not
less than 10 feet long, 26 to 80 inches square.
CLASS No. IL.
Maple, board measure, per 100 feet.
100 feet Maple Joist, x 4, 81 x A, and x 3 inch
es, equal quantities. t''Hi
25 feet Maple Veneers, 3 feet long, assorted.
Gip,Ior honr1 gne1eqrrp nor M
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The Dutch have taken NoY\anM

'I>HESE are the times in which men look for the
u doings of the world and general information, 10
the Press, which is, by the-by, the true path finder
for business men, as well as those who wish to make
every Penny count most for themselves. This be-
ing the order of the day, the undersigned wish to
keepwith tho current, and at the same time give
the reader good hint which path to travel to make
his money count most A few good reasons will
satisfy the reader at once why it is that they can
and will sell any gentleman suit of Ready made
Clothing, from the commonest every day suit, to a
fine Sunday and superfine wedding suit, cheaper
than any other establishment In the first place,
then, they are able to sell cheaper than other
establishments, because they are well acquainted
with their business. They buy and sell for Cash,
and know when and where and how to purchase
their goods. "Goods well bought are half sold"
Even if they had no advantages over any one in
their line Of business, they still undesel them,
because they require large profits to make up for
large expenses. They attend TO their business them
selves, and therefore incur but small expenses, COM
paratively speaking, in carrying on the same. They
sell their Goods for Cash, and therefore require no
large profits to make up for loss sustained by credit
sales. No one will doubt that The Cash system,
together with small profits, is the best mode of deal
ing and most advantageous to the purchaser. III
any one doubts this, he will be convinced of lis
truth by calling at the CLOTHING AND VA
RlETY STORE, Corner of the Virginia Hotel,
where ne VIII ma large assortment of all Kinds
ofReady-made Clothing, for Menand Boys wear,
such as Cloaks, Over Goats, Frock, Sack, Business
and Dress Coats, Pants and Vests of all descrip-
tions, Wooen Under shirts and Drawers, all kinds
of Shirts, Collars, Cravas, Handkerchieis Gloves,
Caps and Hats, together with some fancy articles,
all of which they will with pleasure exhibit for ex-
animation to those who call upon them. Their pri-
such will Salty every one that this is the
place to bny Fall and Winter Clothing. The sub
ScrlberS take this occasion tender q the Dublic
their thanks for the liberal patronage which they
have thus far received, and respectfully solicit
continuance of the same
FRANK s. CO,
Corner Room, Virginia Hotel Buildings
Staunton, Oct 10, lS49-3m
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FROM THE DEAF MUTE.
JEPMTHAH's DAUGHTER.


Homeward the conquering chief returned,
Enriched with spoils, with honor crowned
Each matron's eye with welcome burned.
And virgins danced around.
But one might trace cares anxious limo
Athwart his face, and on his brow;
Ofjoy the hero gave no sign,
For he had vowed vow.
Ere yet to battle he had gone,
To Heaven the pIightcd promise sped;
Before the smoking altar stone,
The solemn word was said:
''To God the arbitcr of fate,
III he propitious prove, shall burn
The first that issues from my gate,
To welcome my rcturn.''
All, fatal pledge! For now appears,
Mid choirs of dancing maidens wild,
Singing, and smiling through her tears,
His own-his only child.
Rous'd TO passion of despair,
The chief his princcly vcsiurc tore;
Then wcpt, that shea child so fair,
Should greet him home no more.
"Daughtcr," he cried, 'thinc accents fall
Upon my heart, 4 crushing load
That vow never can recall,
Which dooms my child to Cod
"Father," the noble maid replies,
"Fulhll thy promise ;-as for me,
Gladly for God thy daughter dies,
Since he has smiled ON thee.
"Grant me but this-brief space to rove
With these, in mountain wilds apart,
In melancholy songs to prove
The burden ofmy heart"
The father yields the maid rctires;
The mountains echo to her cries;
And when the allotted time expires,
True to her word, she dies.
All Mizpeh heard her sad farewell,
And wcpt and walled around her tomb,
And, yearly, israel's daughters tell,
On Gilcad's hills, her doom.
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CCYOBEE 10Th. lS49.
BRECKENRIDGE OLD STAND,
CORNER or NJ dJN 4ND ~ 1J'EP GRIP 4, I,J,c,


rENEE undersigned are pleased to give notice, that
they are now in full receipt of their FALL
AND WINTER stock of New and Fashionable
GOODS, which comprises almost every variety and
style to suit the fancy and necessities of their friends
and customers, and feeling well assured that their
assortment variety, Sly and cheapness will COM
pare with any of the season. respectfully invite all
in want of Goods TO give them an early call Their
stock consists in part of the following desirable
Goods.
FOR LADIES'.
Rich Black Gro dc Rhine Silks for Dresses and vcsics
all Wool French Cashmercs Figured and Satin
striped Mouselaincs, all WOOL Silk warp Poplin De-
81 i2 CTS. to s % Blue, Maroon Cherry and Ciar-
ret Colored Lyon Esc. Moorhair Plaids and Satin
striped do, Green, Clarret, Maroon, Cherry and Blue
Tibet Mcrinoes, Solid Black Nouslins, Solid Colored
Mouslin all wool, expressly for Chdren's Dresses
Black and Fancy Prints, Shawls, Hosiery, Kid and
Silk Gloves, Ribbons, Laces. Eigings French York
cd Collars and Capes, &c, &c.
FOR GENTLEMEN:
general assortment of Superior Black and Fancy Co
lored French Cloths and Cassimcrcs Silk and Satin
Vestings, Swansdown and Plaid do Fine Cloth and
Eur Caps, Hats of the newest style and finest quality.
Also large stock of Ready made Fine Dress Sack
and Over Coats, Pants and Vests, SURPRISING sly
cut and make any heretofore offered to the public,
and having been bought ofthc responsible Houses
IN Baltimore and Philadelphia, will in every case be
warranted to the purchaser
We are also supplied with our usually large as
sortment of Hardware, Queensware and Groceries,
and continue our arrangements by which we are
enabled to supply our customers at all times, bills
OF Hardware TO order, warranting at the same time
every article to please or no sale.
We have also in Store Linsey's, Satinetts,
Carpetings, Table Linens and Sheetings, and most
other Goods, suitable for Family purposes, heavy
Brogan Boots and Shoes, Gum Over Shoes, Sc,
&c. COWNE & BROOKE.
Staunton, Oct. 10, l849.
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OVERLAND TRAVEL TO CALIFoRNIA.-A cores
pondent of the New York Sun, writing from Cali
tornia says:
'"I'hs gold excitement has caused an immense a.
mount otsuilering. Agenleman who recently arrived
overland, informs me that there are at least eight
thousand teams, with four persons to each team, on
the road-32, 900 persons. His company started
with eight wagons, only one of which was brought
through For distance of one hundred miles they
used hams tor fuel. They started with SIC, 900
woIih of property but were obliged to throw away
Sl5,OOO worth of it in order to get along themselves
and save their lives. They lest nearly all OF their
cattle and mules for the want of grass. He thinks
that S2,UOO, GOO would be low estimate FOR the
loss in property, provisions, and animals on the o.
vsTand route alone. Gold should be abundant to
defray such losses''
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The FoRGIvING FATuER.-Somes wear ago, a
kentsh heiress eloped with young marine, and &C
compauied by confidential friend 10 London, the
parties were married. The next day, the happy
par were surprised at percelvlng the carriage ofthe
Iady's father drive up TO the house The Old gen
ileman soon entered their apartment My children
said he, Il come not to upbraid you. opposed your
union for no selfish motives. My daughters happi-
ness was all that ! had in view; and as once
thought Enormously hope) that | could no better
promote it than by refusing my consent TO your
marriage; so am now convinced that could not
more efeciuaily destroy it than by continuing my
resentment How many foul blots in The page Of
domestic life would have been avoided irall parents
had acted with the same kindness and prudence as
the Kentish squire.
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PANTALooNs, THEIR GENDER AND BECOMING
NEss.-MTs. Swsshelm, the editress of the Pitts
burg Saturday Visitor, thinks that the wide skirts
of women are impediments in rural exercises as she
has often felt in walking through wet grass, get
ting over fences, and cambe7ing round rocks She
does not, however, approve of her sex wearing the
Pantalcons, and says, very emphalicaly ''It would
be too humiliating to be met and mistaken for man!
We should grcatdea rather be arrested as sheep
thief We shall use all our influence TO preserve
mans right to his pantaloons inviolate. They
ought TO be his and his only; for they are too ugly
for anybody else to wear"
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G5- A country parson who was not over prompt
iy paid by his parishioners, entering The Church
one Sabbath morning, met one of the most wealthy
of his flock, and asked the loan OF dollar
'Certalnly," said the man, at once handing owe.
the coin.
Dominic put it in his pocket, and preached his
sermon in most capital style; and on coming down,
handed the identical dollar 10 the man from whom
he had borrowed it.
'Why," exclaimed the lender, "you have not
used the money at ALL"
cit has keen of greatservce tome, nevertheless"
replied the parson, 81 always preach so much bet
ter when have money in my pocket"
The hint was taken, and the balance of his sal
airy was got together on the following day.
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BRITISH ERoN.-We have seen letter from
London which mentions the sale ofsixteen thousand
tons of railroad iron for tie United States, at Is
2s 81. per ton-an aggregate cost of half million
of dollars. Delivered in this country it will cost
about SIS per ton. The road for which il has been
bought is not named. Every pound Of this iron
ought TO have been furnished from our own mines
and by the labor Of our own people, and no doubt
would have been, had the tariff Of 1916 imposed Il
specific and reasonable protective duty on the for
eign article.-Baltinoe ,2ncrica,.
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FRESH GROCERIES.

7 HID. Porto Rico Sugar,
| hid. n. O. do.
hid. Superior White Sugar,
| Box double Refined Loaf Sugar,
| Box I'd quality, Loaf Sugar,
] Band Pulverized do. do.
Terce Sugar IIonse Moasses,
IL Bags Laguira, Green, Rio s. Cape Coffee,
Adamantine and Mould Candles,
Rifle Powder and Bar Lead,
Half Chest of Superior Black Tea,
Nutmegs, Cloves, Camphor, Ground and Grain
Pepper, Cinnamon, SC.
just received and for sale low by
A. j. DEAKINS,
Old stand of Cowne s. Deakins, op. p. O.
Staunton, Aug. | lS49.
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NEW GOODS
AT THE OLD STAND OF GREEN & co.

VTNHE subscriber respectfully announces to his
Il friends and the public, that he is now receiv
ing and opening his Fall and Winter supply of
GOODS, selected with great care in the Northern
Cities to which he invites particular examination,
feeling assured that he can please in style, auay
and price. His stock embraces IN part the follow
ing articles, viz
FOR GENTLEMEN.
Super. Blue Black Brown, Gray, and Drab Beaver
and Pilot Cloths; Black, Brown, Cinnamon, Drab aud
Olive French and Eng. Cassimercs; Superior Blue,
Black and Fancy French Cloths aud Cassimeres
Black Satin, Fancy Black, Brown and Drab Silk and
Cashmere Vcstings; Black and Fancy Cravats Black
and Colorcd Kid and Beaver Gloves Superior Silk,
:nferino aud Lambs Wool Wrappers and Drawers,
&c, Sc, SC.
FOR LADIES.
Superior Black Gro dc Rhine, Chameleon Checked and
Figured Silks and Satns; Superior Maroon, Drab,
Green, Brown anil other coored Nierinoes; Printed
quality Black, Brown, Maroon and Drab Australian
Cloths aud Alpaccas; Extra Super French Capcs'
from ~ i-2 cts to SO Embroidered aud Plain Mode
and other Shawls French Cloakng Cloths and Fan
,cy Figured Fannels for Sacks Handsome Scarfs and
Neck7ties in great variety Fancy Coiored vevets
and Satns, for Bonuets; Genuine Thread, Mcckn,
and Black Silk Laces, (beautful variety y Black
Silk Mitts so cents to + so, also Kid and Beaver
Gloves, (lned;) very large assortment of Bonnet
and Mantua Ribbons, &c, sc.
FOR EIOUSEKEEPERS.
Black and Brown Cotton and Linen Shcetings, Mar
settles Quilts, Spreads Blankets, Fanncs, Lnseys,
Tickings, Furniture Dimity. White Goods, Frmges,
Calicoes, Carpetng Rugs, Mats, Sc, &C., with many
other articles unnecessary to enumerate.
DO not forget so call at GREEN & Co.'S. Old
Stand, where you will always find the cheapest
and prettiest goods.
N. B.-Always on hand large stock of Hard
ware, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
Il. n. GREEN,
Successor to GREEN s. Co.
Staunton, Oct. 8, lS49.
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DIR JOHN FRANKLIN II ever Il man was made
Industrious by the devotion of WIFE this person.
OH John Franklin, may claim that distincton--
we have seen, as doubtless our readers have seen
also, several letters from Lady Franklin. called
forth by The per!ous and almost desperate condition
IN which her husband was supposed TO be. in his
adventurous expedition towards the North Pole
and all those letters have indicated so strong feel
ing OF conJugal affection, with so much of feminine
propriey, that however strongly our interests NAV
have been enlisted for the bold and daring man. we
are Tree TO confess that our sympahes have rather
cleaved TO the true hearted woman She has he
come the prominent parsonage. IL the brave navi-
gator should fail, he fails in noble undertaking;
his memory viii! be honored he will be classed
with those who, for the general good, and for ma
tional glory, have put their lives in per-exalted
men who rank above the standard of their race.
But 1t is gratifying to know that favorable intel
ligence has boon received, giving reason to hope
that Sr John Franklin and his companions, what
ever may be the success of their explorations arc
In safety. We cannot but join in congratulations at
this. The civilized world will rejoice TO know it,
Yet while we join heartily in these Fluctuations and
give indulgence TO earnest hopes that the best ex-
peclaiionS may prove true, il may yet be allowable
to say that much of our soliciude for the husband
is derived from the excellence of the wife Tho
world might spare Sir John Franklin, as it might
spare any man but it cannot afford to spare the
women who know how to mako heroes of men,
Bait. AMERICAN
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Santa ANNA.-N Lecero, published in Panama,
says that information has Just been received from ia
maica stating that Gen. Santa Anna is Iaboufing
most earnestly to return to Mexico. Once there,
he will have himself proclaimed Dictator, will an
nul the treaty of Querelao,and renew with the
l.. States. II SAYS also, that he has sent $780, 900
10 distribute among his partisans. and is making an
effort to obtain 500 IrShmen to land at Iampeco
and join mis- party there, which is very numerous.
NJ o. Pic oct 10.
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WATER MELoN RIND PREsERvgs.-W When tho
rind becomes linle transparent in the brine, put
it into fresh water, tor day and night changing
the water several times; then boil it tor one hour,
very fast, ia fresh water, cover with grape leaves 10
green them. Take them up and drop in cold wa
Ter enough to cool them quickly; then weigh, and
10 each pound of rnd add two pounds Of sugar, and
boil it rapidly, with few pieces of ginger. When
done, they are very transparent add, when cold,
few drops essence Of lemon.
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ADMIRABLE ExAMPLE.-George Washington
when young was about 10 go to sea as a midship-
man everything was arranged the vessel Law OBJ
poste his fathers house, the little boat had come
on shore TO take him off, and his whole heart was
G Genl on gong. After his irunk,had been carried
well, and saw the tears8burs,ing from Ter eyes,
However. he said nothing to her; but he saw that
his mother would be distressed if he went, and per
haps never be happy again. He jus; turned round
to the servant and said, $50 and Tell them to fetch
my trunk back. will not 90 away to break nv mo-
theirs heart" His mother was struck with his de-
clsIon and she said to him, George, God has PRO-
missed to bless The children that honor their parents,
and believe he will bless you"
There are many men whose names will never
60 down to history, who think very lightly Of a
mothers feelings or opinion.
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A oossw's sroRY--IIow RAisED.-Mothcr Hop
kns told me that she heard Green's wife say that
John Harris wife told her that Mrs Howe heard
the Widow Barnes say that Capt. Weeds wife
thought that Col. Haven's wife believed that Miss
Lamb reckOned that Sam Dunham's wife had told
Spaldin's wife that she heard John Nuggets wife
say that old mother Goose told her that Mrs Ami
Mas heard Granny Crane say that she had no doubt
il was a fact. Now who can dlsbeleYe T.
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STATUE OF CEsAR.--A correspondent of the Ma
tiora Era, writing from Berlin, gives the follow
irg description Of a (ull-length statue Of Caesar,
found in the ruins Of small villa in lialy:
"Ihe celebrated Roman was not broad full
faced, and rather pelhodc gentleman, as some mod
ern painters have Imagined but lean, rail sinewy
man, with wrinlled face. and projecting brow
Before you see the name, you feel that you gaze on
man who left his mark upon his age. The face
is not without a resemblance TO that Of our South
Carolina statesman, John G. Calhoun"
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FAsHioNABLE MANNERs.-There is set of PEG
PIE whom cannot bear-the pinks of fashionable
proprety-whose every word precise, and whose
every movement is unexceptionable: but who,
though versed in all the calegories Of polite be
haviof, have not parcai of soul or of coYdiality
about them. We allow that their manners may be
abnndantly correct. There may be elegance in ev-
cry gesture, and graceiuness in every position not
smile out place, and not step that would not
pear me measurement or the severes scrutiny. This
is all very fine; but what want is the heart and
galety Of social intercourse--the frapkness tina,
spreads case and animation around 1.-THE eve that
speaks attabiity to all, that chases tmdty from
every bosom, and tells every man in the company
TO DE confident and happy. This is what conceive
to be virtue of the teXtand not the sckening formal
I:y OF those who walk by rule, and would reduce
The whole human life TO wirebound system of mis-
cry and constrant-Dr Chalmers Sermons.
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THE LESSON OF DEATH.-You have never seen
person die, baron. You have never passed the
twelve hours of long night beside the bed ofdcath;
you know not what it is to contemplate, by the
lllckering lamp, face which, few hours before,
smiled upon you with love; TO look upon motion
less and frozen lips which said 10 you-"Child! |
love you l''to hold in your bdrniug hand a frozen
hand which iew hours before was placed on your
head and covered you with lis protection; you know
not the vast lesson contained in these few hours,
what reflection and maturity they bring 10 the
thought, what resignation they convey TO the soul
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EMAxcIPAuoN-NIai. Wood, late Of Darien.
(Ga) at his death freed ali his Slaves, one hundred
and fifty in Number, and left $1,000 for the purpose
Of paying their expenses 70 Liberia