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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03
NOTICE

-
rs HEREBY GIVEN, That the Dubuque Mutual Fire
Insurance Company has been incorporated under the
provisions of of the General Assembly of the State
of Iowa. entitled can Act to authorize general IncOrpO
houses stores Shops other buildings, house hold fur
niturc, and other property of its members.
The capital stock Incorporated consists OF the deposited
premium notes of its MEMBERS subject to assessment TOR
losses and expenses
Two and a hafper cent the amount of the deposit
premium is actually paid in when the articles OF In
corporation signed and effected by every
member, and the remainder is to be paid whenever the
Directors shall make said notes to OsS
cs and expenses.
The association commenced its corporate existence
the Goth day of Apr lS4S which will expire the Goth
day of April 1868, but subject to renewal by unanimous
of the members for like period of twenty years.
The officers of the company consists of board of twelve
directors be elected annually the first Monday in
June and President Secretary and Surveyor appointed
by the Directors.
c. H. BOOTH, Presden.
J.C. WEATHERnY, Secretary.
c. H. Booth, J: ?: Farley, James l.: Langwor'y, j. c.
Weatherby +. " Goodrich Richard Benson, WIS Gil
Ham, Jno. &. Shields p. A. Lorimer, W. Lawthcr, Peter
NAPLES, and NJ. Mobley.
SARSAPARILLA, PILLS, POWDERS, &c
T HAVE on hand large supply of Townsend's sarsapa
ra, Moat's Pills and BttcrS, Wrlght's, Bragg's, and
Smiths and Lees Pills, and Kueckelhaus' Worm Pow
ders These articles warranted to be genuine, and will
be sold cheap. Il. +. GILLESPIE.
March 5th, 1e49
PAINTS, OILS, vARNIsH, &c.
HAVE, and shall constantly keep hand, large
supply ofthc following articles, VIZ: Linseed Oil sps
Turpennc, pure White Lead, Copal and Japan Varnsh
| Chrome and Paris Green, Chrome Yellow, Lamp Black,
Venetian Rcd, Litlargc Spanish Brown, Paint Brushes
and al! articles used for Painting, which will sell cheap
| for cash. +. f. GILLESPIE
March l1th, 1S49. .r
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Land Warrants.

IL to the undersigned. App's
uaat % VIM. JOSHUA BARNEY.
4. !, 81 / ~ Agent for Robertson e. Holland
Dubuque, Iowa. e' 7 r'' WAL" Ttec',
October 3Ist. 1870 OFT .t ..gi s...sy'..rf
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Drugs, Medicines, Paints.
-. always on hand large stock of Drugs, Medicines
Paints Oils, Dye stuffs, Spices, Soaps, Window Glass
Brushes, Irvine, Wrapping Paper, Fancy Articles &C.
which will warrant to be Of the best quality.
Persons want of any articles in line requested
to call asl am determi med to sell them very cheap.
Dubuque, March5th, lS49. 2-1y. =
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Dubuque, Nov. 30, 1S49
Notice to all whom it may concern.

WYE have this day sold to PETER VARIES our entire
w Stock of Merchandise; and take this opportunity
or otherwise that will expect all such accounts due us,
to be paid forwith and any parties having claims against
u.s. presenting them at p Waples counting room, will
have them Immediately paid -
NAPLES r. ZTRKI,E.
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10 California Em1igramts.

TTNIIE PHOENIX INSURANCE COMPANY have reduced thc
i special premium for travelling risk, from and
half to and half per cent, payable only The
premium for residence in California being the same al
in other parts of the United States
II. A. & T.. H. SMITH,
March 6, 1859. 26-tf
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$4,000 FRUIT, TREES.
NEW GOODS!
NOTICE

WHOM MAY CONCERN, FROM THE RISING THE
Sun GOING THEREOF.
TTNIE undersigned would respectfully their sim
l. thanks to the public generally, for their very lib
er,l patronage and free of their dime No. A. for
the last years. and trust by honest and strict at
tenton to business cheap goods, end plenty of hc to
merit continuance of your kind favors.
We have spliced the Post-Otice department TO the old
Al, which adds much to her sZc convenience, and
comfort: and while have been making these extensive
arrangements, have not forgotten to enlarge mo-
ncy bags and safes in proportion. &c. come along with
your yellow dirt and NexcdnS, have still room for
of the same kind. We now receiving Fall and
Winter
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-07-03
Dubuque City Mills.

TO FAKMEKS.
FARMERS will find ready sale for Wheat, at the high
IL est market price, in CASH at the Dubuque City Mills
NADEAU, ROGERS 4 co.
Duhuuuc. Sent. 5th. 1910. -.{mS.
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TOBACCO! TOBACcOu

TOBACCO! TOBACCOM
"A CHOICE lot Of Peters, r;,os ...
& Co. 80 '" Isi,i sodb ny Frank Smith
Sept 18th, 1910. ~ H'7'i'o"s g YOUNG
Csiof" and for sale by "''' ""ha'h SODA in
arr2 - :,
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For California;,

Of maerssned have this day sold their entire Stock
ls opportunity of informing those Who arc ;ne,a
sei by note or otherwise that we viii expect ,'
e nvd 10 6e PAD iortowith, at the counting room 49,
paid VIII" VIII DO promptly
Feb. 90, 1850. 24-4t " nhoIHERS.
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G. ID. Sullivan 81 Co.
WATCH MAKERS AND JEWELLERS.
SUCCESSORS TO JApARD & co.,
NO. Main street. Saint Louis, Missouri,
II EEP constantly on hand large assortment of Gold
II and Silver Watches, French and Yankee Clocks,
Gold Pencils Gentlemen and Ladies' Breast Pins, Gold
Lockers Gold and Silver Spcctacles, Rings, Gold Guard
Chains, &c. &c.
Silver Table, Desert and Tea Spoons, manufactured and
for sale low Watches and Clocks carefully repaired and
warranted to keep time.
Sept 5th, 1S49. LILY.
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Ouininc and NIorDIline.

SEuIHlnC 6nU NOfpnInc.
A SUPPLY Of the above articles on hand &
IA for sale lowby
II. +. GILLESPIE.
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esty ana QeHcdcy OF gIrlhood were mere traps
Courtship is represented as heaven Of enioy-
Inent; be sure you prolong his until the last day
Of his life, if you live SO long.
II ID no uncommon thing for newly married
people 10 do like children, get sick on sweet
meats; then after the fair wife, for want Of some
thing else to do, has twined her arms around
sdear Charles neck, until it is WEAKNESS to both;
she places herself upon his knee and kisses his
"beautiful eyes" by way Of variety There is
no time Of Q womans life when the want Of
some regular pursuit is so much felt as Just at.
ter marriage. 1t is generally the time she has
least to do, and it 10 the very time when pur-
suit Of absorbing interest would save her from a
world Of mistakes and misery. The husband
has q great deal to tkink. about Now. that he
has . wife to provide for, his business becomes
doubly interesting. If she was doing.any thing
before this, she ID sure to quit it-she goes to
board, or ifshe keep house, her furniture is new,
her family small. She has clothing enough
made mp for ayear. No sewing, no visits to
nnntuamakers nothing to think about but her
Charles; and nothing 10 do but caress him
ssliye Ter him. !" Well, the Great Creator, when
he mAde woman, did not make her for this pur-
pOSe I'D mi make her for this purpose alone
11f net make her for an appendaee 10 man
g. creature 70 lore and be loyed," and nothing
elce. HesRaye her Ill the faculties Of mind and
bcdy that belong 70 j distinc( and separate exis.
eenee, All these faculties, save the one Of iop.
~ lying do!mant--thnt one, from over
bee0nBeS I kind III oveYgrown muShroon,.
~ u nature isperyertcd, and misery Is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
M.9RD WIRE STORE.

VNHE Subscriber has on hand, and is receiving
l. frequent additions to very extensive Stock OF
Goods in his fine, which he offers atVefy moderate
prices. He invites Tie attention Of mechanics, bull
ders and Farmers to The extent and variety With
the cheapness Of his stock, consisting in part Of
Locks for doors ofvarioas kinds, very low, locks
for Cupboafds, Stills, Chests, Closets, Pad, &c
Hinges ofiron and brass;a kindsand sizes. Screws,
Nails, Grads, Taeks, Bolts, &c. Hardware, from
ordinary to the most superior kinds; Tenent. Key
hole Compass. Webaid Fellow Saws; Mill, Cross
cut, and Circular Saws. Knives and Forks, Ivory.
in sets of 81 ps. also large variety by the dozen;
Pen, Pocket, Butcher, Carver, and Shoe Knives;
Sver.pIated, German. Britannia and Iron Spoons.
Scissors and Shears Razors and Strops. Chopping,
Broad and Hand Axes Hatcheis, Hammers, Al
gers, Braces and bits, and Bits separately. Brass
and Iron Andirons Shovels and longs; Candle
sticks, Shovels, Spades and Forks; Steel Of all
kinds, Rud and Square rolled iron in various sizes.
'CairyslI tire, Eli ptic Springs and Axes, Trase
and Halter Chains. Blacksmith Bellows, Ahyils,
and Hammars Jack-screws; Screw-Plates; Stir
rups, Bits, Saddery ofvarous kinds; Pistols Guns,
&c. Together with great variety of articles too
numerous to mention. 6. e. PRICE.
Staunlon, January %, 1850.
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A L Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chan
"A Gerry held for Augusta county on the 9th OF
December, l849.
Samuel Hansbarger, administrator ofRobt. Hans
barger, decd, and John ShuIhate.-Plaintltls.
AGAINST go
Major Dowell's Administrator, and Abraham Vines
and others, the Devisees and heirs of the said Ma
jor Dowell, Dec'd.-Defendans
On motion of the Plaintiff it is ordered that this
cause be referred to Master Commissioner Hendren,
who is authorized 10 take ac't of tile teal estate
MSj5 bo@el, The testat6r aid ancestor of the De-
fendanis died seized and possessed, present con-
dtion and who are in p 'ssession Of the same: And
further to state an account Of all the debts the said
Dowell owed at the date Of his death which bound
his lands, to WHOM the same row due, and their
respective prorites the value Of The various parcels
of land, and which of them should be first sold and
the order in which they could be most conveniently
parted And the said Commissioner is authorized
10 convoke the creditors Of said Dowel before him
by order of publication.
Extract-Tresie.
CHAPMAN J. KINNEY, d. C.. s. C.
Jant,afy 80, 1904.
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Eamd and Servants for Sale.

an "Wednesday the 20lh day of February, 1850,
" the subscribers will 6fferfdr sale at the late resi-
dence of Rachael Logan, decd, the whole Of her
estate, consisting of Land, Servants, Horses, Cows,
Sheep and Hogs; Farming Utensils; one Family
Carriage some Household Furniture; some Grain,
Hay, SC. The Tract of Land containing 2Os
Acres, isstuated On the road leading from Green
willie to Statht0h, aid is a desirable one. The
Hedses are comm0diohs and the 'Bsth isgooa.-
There are two streams Of water passing through
the Farm, affording an abundance Of Meadow
Land. The Negroes are all good, and can be sold
privately. If not sold privately, they will be offer
ed for sale oh that day, Persons DESTROYS to pur-
chase such property will do well to visit the prem
Uses.
Terms for the Land.-0ne third in hand, and the
balance in two payments; titles retained I'LL the bonds
mature shd'payment is made. Tie purchaser will
pay for all necessary papers. -, .a,
Terms for Servants Cash, or bonds with good
personal security Terms f0r the other property
made known on tie day ofsale. .. 5 ..,.>.
ROBERT LOGAN,
VIM. Nj. LOGAN,
Executors of Rachael Logan, decd.
February6 6, lS50.-ids.
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"A CHRISTMAS SUPPLY.

ITIHE SUBSCRIBER has Just received fresh supply
l. of Contectionnies, fruits, Toys, Sc, Sc:,
consisting in part Of the following articles, VIZ:
Candies, of every variety.
ALMONDS, ENG. WALNUTS, DATES,
RAISINS, GROUND PEAS, PRIMES,
FILBERTS, PALM NUTS, FIGS,
CHESTNUTS, PECON NUTS, APPLES,
Brandy Peaches, Pickles, Preserved Ginger, Crack
ers, Cheese, Candles, &c., SC.
ALSO-A fine lot Of Eldorado, and Jones' ID.
Lump Tobacco, Cigars Of every kind Smoking
Tobacco, with Porter, Ale, and Cider, and in short
every other article usually kept in a Confectionery
Establishment, all Of which are for sale low by
SAMUEL STEREING.
n. B.-Fresh and Picked Oysters, re-
ceived daily from Baltimore, and for sale by tile
Plate, Can, Half-Can or Pint. S. S.
Stanton, Dec 26, lS40
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rHu PEOPLE HAVE CALLED

TA6 F6VF46 k43A - = OkS046O
And 1. Paul and T. Burke have Answered,
ID. aid si'i isil isls:, 4 \ ' BsTe
,& ~ LIGHT ACCOMMODA-
TfON STAGE, from Winchester to Stanton, in
hours less time than the mail has usually made.
They are thankful for patronage received and the
MANY expressions Of kind feelings on their, behalf,
and now in turn must call and pend upon thePso-
pie to sustain them, promising to run on as Icing as
wanted, notwithstanding we are threatened with
determination, and vengeance is declared against
The Union Hotel, Of Winchester, while ever
a coach is running from her, from whence they
think said Coach emanated. True, it has, mainly
because The Coaches Of Parish, Peyton, Kemp 4
Co., were frequently forbidden to take passengers
from said House, Offering them to Their office and
starting place. -, r,,,..
Ye who have long wanted the accommodation
Stage, give us proof Of your works. Call at the
Union, Winchester, and Nc Chng's, Staunton, en-
JOY comfort and plenty at reasonable rates, and take
seals in Coaches from Winchester every, Monday,
Wednesday s. Friday, fnom Staunton, Tuesday,
Thursday s. Saturday. Fare through 81.
ISAAC PAUL,
THOMAS BURKE.
January 80, 1S5o.-tf
EW ISAAC PAUL, Proprietor from Win
chester to New Market. .
me- THOMAS BURKE, Proprietor fofn
New Market to Stanntor,
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DY virtue of an amended decree rendered at NE
- last Term Of the Superior Court Of Augush,
In the case of McCue Is. MeCpe, shall sell to he
highest bidder, 10 the town Of Lexington, Va, Oh
Saturday the 23rd day Of February next, the Tac.
Of Land in the proceedings mentioned lii being The
same whefeon The Defendant John McCue resided
for several years. Ii is located about four fniles
Southwest ofLe1fngton, in delightful neghboi-
hood, and contains about
eco or 3o4 ACRES.
About two thirds cleared and in good state ofeui-
tvation, large portion being we'll set in clover
The Woodland Is finely titnbefed. Tie improve
ments are plain but substantial, consisting olive
comfortable LOG HOUSES, BAN, Stone Spring
House, &c. There are several Springs Of good
water on the Tract, one very convenient, to the
Dwelling house. 1t is unnecessary to go into De-
tails ofihe advantages enjoyed by the residents Of
,eiis neighbofhood, their proximity to The Jamss
River Canal, and Lexington, with lis College, Mil.
itary Institute, Academies, &c., secures to theih
numberless benefits, rarely to be met with in Viz
ginfa. :,
The Terms are, one fourth in hand, and the bal
ance in four eqhal annual insiaments, the purchaser
executing bonds therefor, with approved personal
security, and the legal title to he retained until The
whole purchase money is paid.
Possession given on The Est day Of March Of the
entire premises, reservrg 10 Tie present tenant the
right TO reap the crop now growing. The Land
will be shewn TO. any one by Mr.. Keller, who "a
sides upon it. Sale positive.
-. JNO. ID. IMBODEN, Comm.
January %, 1s50.-ids.
D0 Lexington Gazette and Rockingham Reg
lister insert ids. and forward account 10 this Office.
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REAL and PERSONAL PROPERTY FOB SAGE.

I WILL Offer my farm and Mill PROPERTY 'pIi;
vately Until the 18th of March next If sold
before that time due notice will be given and If moi
sold will on that day, offer it at public auction
without reserve. There are on the land two good
'tenemenis, and it will didn't Of being divided into
two or three parts, so as TO make ole Tract of 80 OF
go ACRES with a good Brick House and, other
Buildings, and another: Of about IS or 60 ACRES,
including the Mill and Saw-mill with good Dwell
ing house and all other Necessary out Buildings
On the 'safe day4 will also offer variety Of per-
'sonai 'prdperiy-Horses, Cattle, Hugs, Farming u
tensiIs, Grain in The, Ground and Household furni-
lure, &c. ROBINSON HANGER.
January 30, 1s50-tf. :, ,
gw- Rockingham Register and Tenth Legion
copy times and forward accounts to Spectator or
6ce
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

LADY MINERS IN CALnoRNIA.-A young man
from Maine, in California, writing to his friends,
says that his party found, near tho Sacramento,and
almost thirty miles from any other digging, t%oln-
,slligent and beautiful young ladies', with no aten-
dart except an old grey headed negro, who they
had euticed to accompany them, and who Is the ser;
yatt6fthe father of one Of them. The eldest OF
these girls is not twenty. II seems their magma
tious had become excited by the gold stories which
they had heard, and they had determined to try
their hands at making fortune. The old negro
was past work, and was left in the camp during the
day to look after the household affairs, and keep
watch while the girls pursued their mining opera,
lions When the party reached their campfire old
darky was alone in it, but the girls came in during
the DAY, and received their visiters Hospitality
They expressed no fear of being molested or rob
ted, and said that they should leave for home when
they had accumulated $4,000; they had already
gathered $1,000 They were from Florida, and
The youngest ran away from school 10 enter upon
the EXHIBITION.
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UNION E@TIkba
Winchester, Va.

WILLIAM D. GIEKESoN, respectfully H.
w forms his friends and the pab!ic GENERALLY,
that he has leased the UNION HOTEL, Win
chester, where he will use his utmost exertions 10
afford to all every comfort that be found at any
Hotel in the Valley, and solicits share ofpasron-
age.
MON Hotel to S!aunton, principally By day light
leaving Winchester on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, at o'clock, A. NJ, the same day, and re-
turns on every alternate day, Sundays excepted.
January %, ls50.-3t.
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LAND AND MILL FOR SALE.

T WISH TO SELL my Land and Xiii the
L County of Augusta, adjoining the lands Of James
Brown, widow Baylor and others. and situated on
Smoky Row Greek near Hebron Church, four mics
from Staunon. The tract Of Land contains 1O3
Acres, more or less twelve acres Of fine Mead
ow. The Mill is in good repair and is in a state
for manufacturing Wheat-one pair Of the best
Buns in the State and a'psir Of Choppers. III do
not sell privately before the Cd day ofApril next,
will Then offer the same at Pnolic sale, and if moi
sold on that day will rent the Mill and Miler'ls
house separate from the Farm, and the Farm will
'' ''"''O N''' JONATHAN sHURLEy.
Janusfy 80. lS5O.-3t.
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ssmOo,h, Hillside, 4Thatched, SrrOabie'
n.1r. ROAD suRscfsIPTIoN PAPEK.

The subscription paper referred 10 in the caption
and in the last Spectator was neither intended TO oe
ambiguous nor circulated secretly. ltasked direct
ly What, it meant, a law giving authority !" tne
Comfy iC6urt TO levy the tax therein mentioned,
and was intended to be circulated throughout the
whole County, and presented to the Legislature, as
soon as signed ~ three flhs of the freehold voters
Of the County, and not before, which was deemed
equivalent to vote at the polls ana AVOIDING NE
trouble. When printed, few copies were taken
by two gentlemen from the country and one by a
gentleman in town, and some signatures obtained;
gu, it being believed that there was not suiiicen!
time to obtain the number required in order to ground
the action Of the present Legislature. these papers
were withdrawn and the object abandoned. Under
the circumstances, it would be difficult TO find a
motive distinct from the public interest which could
have influenced any one No such subscription pa
pers are known to have been in circulation since
Tie Withdrawal alluded to, nor are any intended TO
20 circulated 't0r Signatures or presented
SEVERAL CONCERNED.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

VIRGINIA. At Rules held in the Clerks Of
fee of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, Monday the 9TH
day of January, 1850,
Henry Eidson-Plaintiff,
AGAINST :. -,
William Kinney and Briscoe G. Baldwin, Elk 'ofs.
Of the Estate Of Nancy Kidney, decd, and 9th
ers-Defehdants, ..,>
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendants, John w. Sttiblihg and Magnils
w. Striblihg, not having entered their appearance
and given security. according TO the act of Assem-
bly,, and the Rules Of this Court, and it appearing
by satisfactory evidence that they are hol inhab
tants of this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered, that
the said Defendants do dppear on the first Monday
in April next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff
and that copy of this order be forthwith inserted
in some newspaper printed in Staunton, for two
months successfully, and posted at the front door
Of the Court house.
A Copy-Teste,
N. C. KINNEY, c. c:
January 80, lS50-5n.
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NoTioE-cAsiz STORE.

THE undersigned. DESTROYS Of enlarging his bu.
u siness, win offer his entire stock Of
WELL SELECTED GOODS,
after the 18th inst, at greatly reduced prices, FOR
CASH AND CASH oNLY-at which time he is deter
mined 10 close his Books.
All persons having open accounts with him, are
respectfully and earnestly requested ocall as early
as possible and close them by Bonds or otherwise.
He is in hopes that his old customers will continue
to deal with him. as he is determined to make it 10
their interest as we'll as to the interest of all to do
-, 49, WILLIAM KYLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

L OFFER FOR SALE, asmall but valuable
Il Farm six miles from Staunton, on the Middle
brook TOAD, and adjoining the lands Of P H. Edison,
and John Sworizel. Sem, decd. This tract con-
tSihs about Is ACRES, one half cleared and IN,
der good fences; the balance heavily limbered -
There are small dwelling house, good new barn
and other out buildings Also an orchard of various
thriving and bearing fruit trees hroth lotto II A
ores Of meadow, Two good springs, and a sepa
rate stream sufficient for profitable carding ina
chine or tilt hammer. Come and see. >,
JOHN ENGLENfAN.
January 30, l85O-3t
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INDIANA LAND FOR SALE.

T OFFER for sale Trac. Of Land Tying in ii.
L Virginia Settlement, Montgomery County, Iu-
diana, containing 200 Acres--abOpt 70 well
improved, the balance well 'timbefsd. This Land
is Of the finest quality and is well adapted ograin
or grass-it is well watered and there is a never
failing spring within thirty steps Of The house.
It affords handsome situation for. improvements,
being convenient 10 fine Merchant Mills, and with
in half mile ofthe State road leading from Indi-
anopos to Charlottesville 3S miles from the for
mer and 7 from the latter. ltioins the Lands Of
John Porter, from Bath County, Va. and is id The
midst of a settlement Of emfgTants from Augusta,
Rockbridge and Bath Counties. :.
Apply to the subscriber, Wilsonyille, Highland
County, Virginia. MICHAEL WISE.
January 9, lS5O.-5w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

RoBiN Ro6sr.-For two weeks past millions up
on millions of Robins have been nightly roosng in
the ieghborhood Of this place and many of our cit
liens and persons from distance have been taking
them by the hundreds and bags full party OF
four or FIVE gentlemen took near four bushel on
"Wednesday evening last. We are informed the
number does not apparently diminish.-Hihsboro'
CO.. .Ne,ps JAM IS.