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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

NEwsfAPERs.-The reading of good and well
conducted newspaper. even for a short time Of one
quarter OF year brings more sound instruction and
leaves deeper impression than would be acquired.
probably, at the best school in twelve months
laIk to the members of a family who read the pa
pers, and compare their information and intelligence
with those who do uol. The difference is BEYOND
comparison. paper
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

10 PREVENT HORSES RUNNING oFF-When the
icean9crS ride one or more together on horseback,
and wish to dismoun and leave their horses 70, any
length oime they tie he head ofone horse to the aiF
OF the other, and tie head ofthe second to the tail os
former In this reserved condition they can make the
no progress and il they move at all they can oaIy 90
in circle.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28
BE AID AND 0ONSulDlSiG go
GRAND ARRIVAL OF RElDY-NADE CLOTHING.

vINHE proprietors of The Baltimore Cheap Cloth
ing Store, will challenge any other establish
ment in their line of business, that they will sell
any kind of Cloihing 25 per cent. cheaper than
can be bought between this place and New York
Gentlemen will do us the favor TO call and exam
Inc our stock of WINTER CLOTHING before
purchasing elsewhere, which they will find to their
advantage.
Our stock consists in part of large assortment
fOvercoats-Clpaks-C Dress, Frock and
Sack Goats, of different colors-C assinetand Tweed
Coats-Fiae Black Doe-skin and Fancy Cassi-
mere Panis-COrduroy. Black and Fancy Cassinet
ditto-Blsck and Fancy Vests-Woollen, Plaid
and other kinds Of Winter Vests-with general
and full assortment Of fancy dress articles usually
kept in Clothing Store, such as Undershrrs.
Drawers, Shirts, Cravats, Hapdkerchiefs, Bnots'
Umbrellas, Silk and Fur Hats. and splendid
stock OF Caps. Our sincere thanks are due to the
public for their kind patronage, and we solicit
continuance of The same.
n. B.-We want 500 customers to buy our
Winter stock Of Clothing.
o. Store Room in the Basement Of the Virginia
Hotel next door to the Law Office Of BAYLOR g.
COiner. WALDFAJJR & POIJJTZ
Stanton, Oct. "a, 1549.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28
FOR IzoUsEKEEPERs.
Yhe dutch have taken No\\anA!


sTHESE are the times in which men look for the
- doings of the world and general information, TO
the PTess, which Is, by theby, the true path finder
tor business men, well as those who wish to make
every Penny count most for themselves. This be-
ing the order ut the day, the undersigned wish to
Keep with the 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 al once why it is that they can
and Will sell any gentleman suit of Ready made
Ciothlng ttom the cUmmonest every day suit, to
fne Sunday and superfne wedding suit cheaper
than any other establishment. In the first place
then, they are able TO sell cheaper than other
establishments, because they 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 it they had advantages over any one in
their line of business, they still undersel them
because they require no large profits to make up for
large expenses They attend TO their business them
selves, and therefore incur but small expenses, com
paratlvely 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 If
any one doubts this, he will he convinced of its
truth by calling at the CLOTHING AND VA
RtETY STORE, Corner Of the Virginia Hotel,
where he will find a large assortment, Of all kinds
ofReady made Clothing, for Menand Boys wear,
such as Cloaks, Over Goats, Flock, Sack, Business
and Dress Coats, Pants and Vests of all descrp-
lions. Wooflen Under shirts and Drawers all kinds
of Shirts. Collars, Cravats, Handkerchief, Gloves,
Gaps 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 pr-
ces are such as will salty every that this is the
place to buy Fall and Winter Clothing. The sub
scribers take this occasion to tender 10 the public
their thanks for the liberal patronage which they
have thus far received, and respectfully solicit a
continuance of the same
FRANK & CO.,
Corner Room, Virginia Hotel Buildings
Stanton, Oct. 10, lS49-3m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

MILK DHr.-An English writer, in Treatise
on Milk. relates in his recommendation of milk a.
an article Of diet, that the town Of Kendall in En-
gland, where moe milk is used in proportion to the
inhabitants, tiiaD any town in the kingdom furnishes
more instances Of longevity. and fewer deaths a
thong children, than in any other iowa
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

Ooop FOR MEcHaNrcs.--A liquid glue has been
invented ~ England, having the advantage of le-
ing stronger than the ordinary glue, and always
ready, and will unite wood, iron and plaster.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28
NEW GOODS
AT TIE OLD STAND OF GREEN g. co.

NHE subscriber respectfully announces to his
= friends and the public, that he is now receiv-
nag and opening h,s Fall and Winter supply of
GOODS, selected with great care in the Northern
Cities, To which he invites pariicuar eXamina ton,
feeling assured that he please in style guality
and price. Ills stock embraces part the follow
ing articles, viz:
FOR GENTLEMEN.
" po, ca nack nrDw cray and Dr'S Beaver
Olive French and Eng. Cassimcrcs; Superior Blue,
Black and Fancy French Cloths aud Cassmeres
Cashm re vestings; Black aud Fancy Cravats Black
and Coored Kid aud Beaver Gloves; Superior Silk
Msrino and Lambs Wool Wrappers aud Drawers
FOR LADIES.
Superior Black Gro de Rhine, Chameleon Checked and
Figured Silks and Satins; Supcrio Maroon, Drab
Green, Brown and other colorcd Merinoes; Printed
Cashmeres and Mouselaiucs Of superior style and
quality; Black, Brown, Maroon and Drab Australian
Cloth. and Alpaccas; Extra Super French Capcs
from =, 80 ~ each Extra super FRENCH Collars
and other Shawls French Cloaking Cloths and Fan
Figured Fianncls for Sacks Handsome Scarfs and
and Satins, for Bonnets; Genuine Thread, Mecklin,
and Black Silk Laces, (beautifi,l variety;) Black
Silk Mhts. 90 cents to s | so. also Kid and Beaver
Gioves, (iined; very large assortment Of Bonnet
and Maniua Ribbons, sc SC.
FOR IIOUSEKEEPERS.
BLACK and Brown Cotton and Linen Shcctngs Mar
settles Qailts Spreads, Blankets Flanucs, Liuseys
Tickings, Furniture Dmity White Goods, Fr,nges,
Calicoes, Carpetng. Rugs, Mats, Sc, &C., with many
other articles unnecessary to cnumcrate.
Do not forget SD call at GREEN s. Co.'S. Old
Stand, where you will always find the cheapest
and prettieSt goods.
ware, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes
II. N. GREEN,
Successor to GREEN s. Co.
Staunton, Oct. 3. ls49
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

GIVE me kiss, my charming SAL"
A lover said 10 blue-eyed gal
y won't" said she, "yOu lazy elf,
'ocre'c UP your lips, and help yo,Jr.eJ"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

A RTLic.-There is an an,iouated volnpe in ,I,e
library Of Congress prayer book, we believe
ted by CaAlon. ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

e5- A Frenchman hearing garner Boosting of
MS house as five stories shrugged MP his shoulders
With the remark three story t,co he high
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

The DOC pIsTEMpER.-Iay your dog down.
and inst before the hind legs on each side aud over
the lungs put on about ;ea-spoonul Of spirits Of
teTPentine. This will make the animal almost u al
for While but in forty eight hours he will be-
sound and well.--P. Il. Utay.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

Dc WOoens can 10 prevented from shrinsjoo
in the following way ''Wash in very hot water
and do not rinse them Luke-warm or tepid waite.
cooses them TO contract or 'ehr;nk'"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

A NEW ARTICLE OF FUEL.--Our attention was
drawn few days since to load at the door of
citizen in Albany. which in appearance resembIed
unburnt bricks. Upon inquiry we found that it was
an article OF fuel manufactured in the vicinity OF
Newion's Corners few miles out of the city, from
swampy piece of low land which furnishes an ari-
Gle much resembling peat We learn that this
muck peat is thrown into a mill and ground then,
pressed in the shape of bricks for the purpose of tho
roughly drying, when it is ready for use 1t ia
considered 10 he quite as cheap as hard coal, and
preferable TO either coke coal for gratcs there
being gas smoke from it. Thousands Of tons
have already been taken from single acre in the a.
bove vicinity, aifording nice profit TO the owners
and manufacturers Troy Budget.
0C- The distance TO which cebergs float from tho
polar regions lhe opposite sides Of the Line, is
very different. Their extreme limit in the north.
ern hemisphere appears TO be The Azores north lat
itude 42o Bat in the o. her hemisphere they have
been seen, within the last two years. OF the Cane
of Good Hope, between latitude $50 and 500 One
of these was two miles in circumference and $50
feet high. Others rose from $50 to 800 feet above
the level of the and FOR every solid footseen a.
bove their must be at least eight feet below water
-LyeWs Ccology
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28
NOTICE.
Fresh Fruits, &c, sc.

FLOWER VASES, Punpents. Port Monies.
Combs, Hair and Tooth Brushes. Powder PnGs.
Gard Cases, Port folios and every variety Of Toi-
let articles Also great variety Of FANCY goods,
suitable for presents, can be had by calling al
ESKRlDGE s. KfNNEY'S
Oct. n, 1919. Next door to Il. Crawford
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

ROOIS AND SHOES.--On hand and for sale,
Case Superior Water.p proof. Cork sole
Boots, a new article. Also Mems medium and
coarse Boots. in great variety. Bows Boots. all 81
zes. some very fine; Brogans all sizes and prices
Children's Shoes. all sizes and qualities Gentle
mems, Ladies' aud ChIldren,s Cum Over shoes
Call and examine before you buy. Old stand Of
Cowne & Deakns. A. j. DEAKINS
Staunion, Nov. 7. 1S49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

4 IOTTON YARNS-From a 10 20, Chest dual
ny2 Cotton Batting, Candle Wick and Wrap
ping lwine-Also, Weaver's Reeds.
Vc'0oSs II, iS49. WHITE e. co.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

lust RECEIVED, Case superior HATS.
(newest style, French Shape) Also, a new
style OF CAPS, Black Brown and Green California
HATs, for Men and Boys Mems and Boys Cloth
Caps; Glazed Silk Caps.
Sssuuton, nov. 7, ISio.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-28

EHILDREN'S BOOTS.-A fresh sunnIv g
very small, prime Boots, for boys of 4. 6. 10
and IL years ofage. Who would miss the chance
now Offered at III. J. CRAWFORD'S.
Staun:on, Oct. IL, 1S49.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17
Our Hamilton Correspondence.
HaMmrov CoLL,cr, Oct,

HAMILTON COLLEGE, OCTOBER TO- 1917.
II. Death and Funeral Of Professor Cafiin.
We called upon last Saturday, to attend the fu
neral cf Marcus Cstln Professor OF Mathematics and
Astronomy in Hamilton College. He died on Thursday
evening at his residence, after short illness-lsss
than two weeks
Professor Cstlin has been connected with this nsti
tuition for eighteen years, all which time he has hlsd
his Office with honor and perfect subtraction lie united
himself ~ith this college In 1s25 and graduated In
1871.
For few years he principal Of . school in New
jersey from which place he called TO tutorship In
Hamilton aud soon after made professor His cob
lsge life marked for punctualty In attending upon
all its duties and for fruitful application lie
known to excel his class In Mathematics which branch
If science has been his study through life and
his "ruing psssionm In death. In 1867, he was con-
peced with Professor Pierce Of Harvard and Professor
Strong Of Rutgers In conducting the Mathematical
Niscelsnyn Respected as . citizen, beloved as q
teacher, the community and college deeply his
loss
he died Christian at the age OF forty four iu the
midst OF HE usefulness aud worth In the removal %
such from life the Immediate sphere Of his action
not only beresved, but the country loses earnest
promoter Of eiencesnd that too Of the order
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17
The Hotels.

ARRIVALS DEPARTURES.
John Howard Ryan. London; VIM Phillips, Boston !;
j. l.. Clark, do MIR. and Mrs n. Campbell, Montreal ;
VIM. Milford, Cleveland General Talcott and lady,
Washington John MoReynolds, Detroiti Lieut. ID. H.
Msury. u. s. A John Simpson, Canada Mr.. Temple,
U. M James w. CArweli, ". c.; Doctor Daniels
ard daughter Savannah John ~ Buck and lady,
Virginia; Robert w. wood and lady, Wilmington, y.
& J. W Cunningham, N. q. A. Munscn, Utcs s.
q Hand. baltimore; Major w. w. Chapman, U. A ;
Col q. Lanmsn Harrisburgh; Doctor Marcy. Hart
ford; Mr. and Mrs II. II Ives, Providence; Capt Cul.
Ium, u s. A CeBt Alexander. do Capt Perce and
lady British Navy; Hon d. w Cose, Philadelphia
Nj AID Mrs Croeder, Savannah; Judge Wayne and
lady, do Hon Pratt, Prsttsville; General Church
hill, u. s. A., among the arrivals at the Irving
House.
&. Bradford Phila.; II. Lsthrop, Mass r. Campbsll,
Baltimore; w. Lynch, u. s. N; Stokes, Phila.; A.
w. Terry, Va; ". II. Hare Va G. c. Nelson, Raleigh;
C. NJ Nichols. New Orleans; IL Mason, u. s. ", have
arrived nj the American Hotel
u Collier, Binghsmton; J. Bschus Phil. c. Cay,
Richmond, Va y. &. Grimm, u. 8. " Edwin '. Ad-
AIMS, Boston; q. b Reed, do Capt Bassstt New Lon
don; Chns &. Adams Conn. VIM. Ward Boston; John
Owen England N Toole, Washington, have arrived at
the Actor.
NJ Bcpch, Washington; DIR. Chamberlain, Boston;
T Nash. Va y. Ripley, wiseonsini II. Ely Ohio d.
q. Kensbe, Ala ID. ID. Clamp, u. q A.; \. Watson,
Phil occupy apartments at the Howard Ilstel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17
Circular instruc lions 60 Collectors "a other
Omcers OF the Customs.

IHtAsVEf DfFAhINfNfi Vct 10, IofV.
In consequences Of questions submitted by merchants
and others asking in consideration Of the recent sle
ratons Of the British Navigation Laws, on What foot
Ing the commercial relations between the United states
snd Great Britain will be placed and after the first
Of January next the day which the rscent act of
the British Parliament goes into operation the De-
psrtDept deems expedent at this time, TO issue the
foowing general instructions for the information OF
the officers Of the customs, and others interested
First In consequence ~ the alterations 81 the Bril-
Itch navigation laws above referred TO British vessels
from British other foreign ports, will under exist
ing lsws) after the LIST Of January next be allowed TO
enter In our ports with OF the growth manu-
fscture, or production Of any part OF the world
Second Such vessels and their csrgoes Gill be adj
nitted, from and after the date before mentioned
the same terms to duties imposts aud charges, IS
vessels Of the United States and their csrgoes,
W. NJ. MEREDITH, secrstsry Of ths Treasury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17
The California Emigrants.

ON BOARD THE ssniNo ~ rHE foRr OF kEsLEio.i
..
have TO announce the death Of one Of our pssssn-
gers, who declined going in the Laura Ann" IL Mr..
William H. Thompson). and had taken passage on an
English bark In this port called the Seymour, bound
for Nsparaiso from whence he intended going to San
Frapcisco. He had been quite unwell for some time.
Yesterday, he passed our vessel, to 90 the sey
mour" which was TO sail Immediately. But the wind
being unfavorsble the captain could not sail and
TO pay vessel Witt; and. while with us, II
mepced to rain and he could not return 90 his vessel
ti nearly 10 o'clock ?. NJ. when he did return, he
found MIR Thompson dead and laid out lie vas buried
in the afternoon the beach, opposite to where the
vessel IL anchored His funeral vas attended By all the
chips company; and they placed small cross, with
his name On 10, at the head Of his grave.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17

I-cprpiApIsu AT CHrtsrA, Mass AND DEsrRUcrtoS oy
PnoprRrr FIRt.-About IL o'clock last night. the
steam plsbing mill % w. q Clark vas again set on
Ere during the temporary absence OF the watch and
totally destroy ed with it's stock amounting In value
81 COOS insured TO the smonnt ofaoout 81 900
The house Of MIR Morrison in Shurtlef street. was set
Gre but was timely discovered. The unfinished
block cf houses Chestnut street set are but
vas te,n in season TO prevent q conhsgration Mr.
Clsik received notice tive months ago that his
table, hmsnt would be burned unless he deposited SUM
Of money In certain place. which he refused TO do
aud set watch, but was not disturbed until Saturday
morning. The house Of MIR Morrison. on Essex street
costly. and had never been occupied. The
fire evidently Minded by knocking hole through
the easing in the rear attic The damage TO the pro-
petty from ~ 600 60 1900 Insured at Brighton
for $4,000. Mir Dsrling's loss, whose house was on
B,llingbsm street, vas about slfeo. Insured. The
mot caring and perseverng incepdiarism vas shown
Clsrk steam planning mills Mir Clsrk's loss vas 50 oe0
insured 50 eco at the New England Mutual Free
man Reed occupied part Of the building. for the
me- ufsctufe OF boxes. Loss machinery stock and
b.xes from 81 200 TO 800 injured $500 at the Fee
Pies Mutual Fire Insurance Office Boston. A. r.
lourg manufacturer Of plumbs and levels loses up
wards Of 81 600 In stock manufactures dies patterns
&c. No infursnce. Samuel Jopes, Manufacturer OF
ssfes, bad $500 worth Of stock tools. &c OF which
about $3.50 worth Is saved John Bridge. engaged In
turning, SO loses about 500. 4 W. BOsworth NOV
on his way TO California;. loses mortisng and tenon
machines 60, TO the amount Of $3.50 No insurance.
& g. Sargent who was getting out ssshes and wpdo ss
for the new Univereaist meeting house, loses some
81 600. Others lose all amounts In lumber tools 30
= Boston Mail. Oct is
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17
Covv, Calender for This D.v

ComMoN PLrAs-PsRr Mes lac, zbl. 1883, 81, 80. So
1b3 ~ 81 u.s. III, 1856, 1911 1sp, l73 1877. 2l 40
Part q s. Sc iO2 lo4 log, los no, ia 100 12l 90
26, 16, "a, 38, 90, $50, "a, ~.
s. rrsior CovRr-Issvs oy Fscr Nos. 90. 122, g. o,
1b 10 CO. Ile 22 217 as las, 1Os 23s % S. 400 $50
256 zb6, 100, 60 100, 2e5 2e6 2s7 loA l0b Al ls Ia
So 81 ST. ILL., co. S. 6s, 20, es2 So So 81 131 a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17
City telllgence.


The Sparks Light Guards proceeded yesterday morn
ing to Staten Island on target excursion This COM
psny, which is commanded by Captain Hutton consists
Tenth ward They are q fine set Of fellows
a fine military company consisting OF the members
si hC'e mo H. passed shs Herald once yes
troop Of the German (thrd) Huzrsrs returned last
evening from pistol shooting. IL appeared from the
target that this fine body OF cavalry can hit their man
The Joseph Light Guards, Capt. C. A. Boras, shot,
j. CsImsp. oliver cup; second, by Maurice Downing,
silver watch; third by M Nsddy, gold watch fourth,
by J. Consoy, gold pen and pencil Nth, by James
Cannon, silver medal sixth, by Ed Bevins, gold
pencil.
THr Nrw YoRK VOLUNTEERS. The survivors Of the
New York Volunteers met last evening at Central
ball to consider the propriety Of accepting the invita-
tion Of General chandler, Of the American Institute
to attend the Fair in q body, and mustered stronger
their return from Mexico. Forty members attended,
and they unanimously resolved TO accept the invita-
ton as may be seen by reference to our advertising
columns. These brave fellows will march on Thurs
day morning. at 10 O'Clock, from Central Hall, to
Castle Garden
FIHIworKs AT THE Fam. Last evening at 10 o'clock,
splendid fireworks were exploded on the Battery for
the Amusement Of the visiters at the fair. The chill
dren, both boys and girls, were highly delighted
sors OF T,MrrRA'cE-GRAsD DrIsoS, srarr oy N.
Y-At the regular annual session of the Grand Divi-
tion held in this city the following officers elect
ed:-wskeman n. DikemSn, Of No 81, O. w. P; VIM.
s Dllinshsm, of No: 4 q. w. A Thos. Edgeriey, Of
No I, q s.; joseph Holden, Of No, 2 A, q s.; John
A. May, CT No. ., "a r.; Rev. w stopford, OF No o,
q Chap; John &. silyey, OF No 1ss, q. Con. Jabcs
Turner, ofNo II, Sen.
CAsp,T ron rBr PnysrDrrr On Saturday last. q
fpendid Brussels carpet containing 900 yards at 80
per ysrd shipped from this city for the reception
room ut the White House, in Warrington. The ma
tsrsl having been purchased at one 81 the eminent
hOuses Of this city. sent to the Apollo Rooms to
be matched and joined. The pattern was rs Gne ss
the material was rich.
Ta, Hupso, R,vrR R.nro.p Since the opening Of
tbis railway TO Roger Hook peekskil) the steamers
Armenia aud Joteph Bekbsp have reduced their fare
nearly half but the railroad appears to carry the
majority Of the between this city and Sing
Sing The progress 81 the read will increase the
petition tie trains and the steam which only
make trip day while the railroad ma kes three.
supDrr IiLNs..-A man, named James Stewart, was
brought 20 the station houec early Monday morning
having fatn down In ht In the street aud cut his
bead in n ssrious manner. He vas taken TO the aims
house for the purpoe Of being sent to the hospital