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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27
wAYNEsBoRoUGH
DRUG iAEIlP0@IJ1Mo

MESSRS. WHITE g. CO., are now receiving
w and opening in Waynesborough, large and
carefully selected stock Of Drugs, Med n
icines, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs land all ee
the Patent Remedies of the age.
The necessity and convenience Of such
an establishment to the citizens and 91ED
those residing in the vicinity ofWaynesboru', must
be manifest to every one We, therefore, hope thai
by keeping A Full assortment, Selling lo,c and
strict attention to business 10 be amply sustained by
the public. ,e A. S. WHITE & CO.,
Next door below John Wayt, Esq
November %, IS49.
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Stock Transportation on the Louisa Railroad
!gss $3.50 - -

TINHE owners of Stock are hereby notified that
provision is made for receiving Of Stock on the
Cars at Shadwell Mills, to be transported from
thence to the place called the Junction the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, on
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening.
1t would be we'll for Drivers Of Stock TO write
on to Mr.. Edward J. Tmberlake, Depot Agent at
Shadwell, where there is Post Office, (letters to
be post-paid for day or two al least previously to
the arrival Of the Stock, giving notice of the lime
when the Stock is expected to arrive at Shadwel,
with the number of head and descriptions of Stock.
C. r. MASON,
Superintendent Transportation Louisa R. R.
November Z, lS49-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27
The latest style of Hats and CAPS.

lust opened, every variety of Hats and Caps
ofa superior quality; Hats from ST. to So; Caps
from IS cts, so cts. rs cts. ST. 81 25, 81 So to
the finest Otter for Sc so; also, Perl Water proof
Santa Fe, Rough and Ready and Glazed Hats,
Northwestern, Black and Brown, Men and Boys
sizes, cheap indeed. Call opposite the Post Office
at d. Nj. HUFFMAN'S.
Stauaton, Nov. ID, ls49-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27
FRESH ARRIVAL OF WATCHES, JEWELRY, &c.,

THE undersigned has just returned from Phila-
delphia with large and elegant assortment Of
PATCHES, JEWELRY,
and other articles in his line, which will be sold
lower than ever, and to which he invites the atten-
ton of his friends and the public generally.
His stock consists in part of fine Gold and Silver Watch
es; Gold Neck, Fob and Vest Chains; Ear and Fin
ger Rings, Breastpins, Miniature Cases, Gold and Sill
yer Pencils and Pens, Lockets, Bracelets, Clasps,
Keys. Studs, Slides, sc. Also, Silver Table, Des-
sert and Tea Spoons; Sugar longs, Butter Knives,
Salt Spoons, Spectacles, Thermometers, Magnets,
Microscopes, Spy Glasses, Penknives, Perlumery,
Fancy Articles, &C., &c.
n@- Clocks, Watches and Jewelry repaired
and warranted. GEORGE B. WRIGHT.
- Staunton Nov T. lS49
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27
II. N. GREEN

HAS Just received the following articles which
IL will he sold low-vs: case superior Mole
Skin and Buena Vista Hats; 2 Bales each OFFS,
"A and 90 Brown Cottons and A Osnaburgs
500 yds low priced Saiinetts, and GA Pulled Lin
sey a lot 10 and IL A Mackinaw and plain Bed
Blankets; lot of superior Negro Blankets, very
cheap; Bale of Tickings from l2s to 20 cts per
yard bale Cotton Batting and Candlewick.
Siaunton, Dec l9, l849
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JANUARY %, 1850.

E$OWNE s. BROOKE. have Just received
" new supply of the following articles: 3 dozen
Ladies' Colored Kid Gloves, doz Ladies' White
Kid Gloves, Gen,lemen's White Silk and Black
Kid Gloves, Mazarine Purse Silk, Cherry Color
ed Purse Silk. &c., Sc.
Staunton, Jan. %. 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27
FOR SALE OR RENT.

A VALUABLE HOUSE, and Lot in New Hope
N The Lot contains about three Acres and the House
IS good two-story Brick Building. There are
also on the lot a good Barn, Granery aud other out
houses-also well Of good water. Apply TO Joha G..
Barger, Esq, residing in New Hope for terms, &c.
GEORGE SHAFER,
January 9, lS50.-6m*.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27
GUNS! GUNs!!

lust received a lot OF Guns, consisting Of Rifles,
% Double and Single Shot Guns, Of various quail
tiles some real Twists and will all be sold very low
Also few Revolver and other Pistols Gun stocks,
Nipples and Worms, Flints, Caps. Sc. Sc.
GEORGE Z. PRICE.
January Is. 1850.
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WINDOW GLASS.

T,HE SUBSCRIBER offers to furnish to Bull
l. ders. Merchants, and others, Baltimore Glass
of the different qualities, at Baltimore prices adding
the freight, and will allow such discounts upon the
prices as can be had in the city, according to The
qualities purchased.
Call and see before ordering. or purchasing.
GEORGE E. PRICE.
January l6, 1850.
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JEWELRY, &C.,
AT ONE DOOR East OF NJ. CUsHING's.

TIME subscriber has just received frem Philadel-
l. pha and Baltimore a large and well selected
STOCK OF JEITELRY,
Consisting of fine and plain Gold and Silver Watches
Breastpins, Finger Rings; Gold, Silver and Gilt
Buckles Ear Rings, Bracelets. Slides, Collar Buttons
Studs, fine Gold Guard and Fob Chains, Lockeis,
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold and Silver Thin
blcs, fine Gold Watch Keys Gold and Silver Pencils,
Gold Pens, Pen and Pocket Knives, Port Monaie,
Souvenirs Silver and other Cases, Silver Tuck Combs
Darts, Coral, Pocket Books Purses, new article Of
Percussion Caps, Pistols Steel and Gilt Fob Chains,
Pencil Points, Scissors, Shields, Goggles, Shawl Pins;
large assortment of Silver Ware, consisting in part
of Butter Knives Tea and Table Spoons, Forks, Mugs
Fruit Baskets Candlcsticks Casters, Tea and Coffee
Sets, Chronicles, Canes, Whips Clocks, and all 9TH
er articles usually kept in the best Jewelry Stores
EB- Watches, Clocks and Jewelry carefully
repaired and warranted.
DAVID S. BEAR.
Staunton, Nov. Z, 1S49.
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How will YOU Have Them

N CUSHING has made a permanent arrange
1Tk' ment to receive FRESH OYSTERS reg
ularly during the winter and will be pleased to serve
,hem up for his friends and the public generally in
any way they may DESIRE Also constant supply
Of Picked Oysters.
November 81, lS49.
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SALE OF BOOTS AND sHoEs.

< BOXES, Thick sole for Men;
- 8 do, Kip and Calf do;
2 do, Youth and Boys, cheap;
2 do, Water proof, double sole, for Men;
do, Cork Sole;
8 d., Coarse Brogans for servants, all sizes;
2 do, Fine Calf and Kip Shoes, do. do;
2 do, Buffalo and Gum Over shoes for Men
and Boys, al,d every thing necessary to keep you
warm and dry in winter. Call quick and make a
selection, opposite the Post Office, on Main Street,
where you can always get the best bargains.
d. M. HUFFMAN.
Staunton, Nov. Ia, l849.
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NEW BOOKS.

SKETCHES Of Virginia, Historical and Bio
~ graphical. by the Rev. VIM. II. Foote, d. D.;
Life OF Mahomet, by Washington Irving; The
Queens Necklace, by Dumas Sartain's Magazine,
for February just received and for sale by
ROBERT COWAN.
Staunton, FEB. 10, 1850.
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Clothing at Reduced Prices

WE invite the attention of the public 10 our
w WINTER STOCK OF CLOTHING,
which we desire to sell off, in order to make room
for new stock of Spring Goods Wehave on hand
Servants Goals, as low as So 00-and all other
sorts of Clothing which we have considerably re-
duced in price.
Call and see, and convince yourselves Of the fact,
that you can buy of the undersigned cheaper than
any where else.
WALDEAUR & POLLITZ.
Staunton, Jan. 10, 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27

SUBSCRIBERS to the Stuck of the Louis Rail
~ Road, under the act of March 5, 1649, are re-
qured to pay into the Bank of the Valley in S,aun-
ton five dullars per share the LIST day of January
and Five Dollars per share on the LIST day Of Feb
ruary, 1850. BY ordar Of the Board.
JOHN GARRETT, Treas.
December I2, 1S49-tf
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AIp01EIsIlAOARIl@s9 lzIALlho
-eNeS
ESKRIDGE & KINNEY,

STAUNTON, vi,
DEG leave To inform their customers and the
ID public, that they have just received from New
York and Philadelphia their Fall supply of
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye.Stnffs, Window
Glass, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Fancy
Articles, &c., &C.,
which they are determined to dispose of at the low
est rates, for cash. in exchange for country Pro-
duce. The only thing we ask to insure sales is an
examination ofour stuck.
N. B.-Physcians' orders put up with despatch
al Ricbmond nrices. and Medicines in all cases war
ranted. ESKRIDGE s. KINNEY.
Next door to B. Crawford's.
Staunton, Oct. "a, l849.
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mp .aHsler's AH-healing Oiatment
OR WORLDS SAVE. :

The preceding figure il
given TO represent the IN
SENSIBLE PERSPlRA-
TON. It is the great f.
for the inn
purities Of the body. twill
be noticed thata thick clou-
dy mist ssuesfrom allpoints
Of the surface, which indi-
Gates the wonderful process
going forward within. This
Precipitation flows uninter-
ruptedly when we are in
h aalth huf re ases when we
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27
BARE s. STERRETY,
Merchant TailOrs. %

e. :
GRATEFUL TO their friends and the public for Il e
~ liberal patronage they have received, would re-
spcctully that they have just received the
finest stock OF GNafE
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTIEGS,
ever brought to this Market and which having been
purchased in Philadelphia by ofthe firm, on advan.
tageous terms they prepared to make into ev.
cry variety of garment for gentlemen's wear, at tho
shortest notice.
They have also received the FALL AND WINTER
FASHIONS fer lS49 and feel warranted in saying from
their experience in business that all work executed by
them will be done in the neatest aud fashionable
style. ~. 80 ... - ...,srs,s
N. B.-BARE & s1EsRErr hare purchased in the
Northern Market, handsome variety Of 49,,
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
of all kinds which they will sell prices which cannot
fail please, and the workmanship will be warranted
ALSO-SHIRTs, BosoMs, CRAvArs, SrsPENpEas,
&c, &c Call and sec at the Brick building above the
Virginia Hotel.
Staunton, Oct. II, 1919. l"-a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27
South Vest Land for Safe.

A S Agents and Attorneys in fact for David
"A Sanderson of Mississippi, the subscribers still
offer for sale TRACT OF LAND in Floyd
County, Virginia, containing about
1900 A0Di4So
II lies twenty miles south of Chrstiansburg, twelve
miles west of jacksonville, and within ten or fif-
teen miles Of the line of the Southwest Rail Road
The Land is rich, well watered. and adapted to the
production of Tobacco, Corn, Wheat and Grass
About one hundred acres are cleared. The lines
are all we'll established and the title of the present
owner is derived directly from the original paentee
l.. & ]. A. WADDELL.
Siaunton, Va, Nov. 7, 1e49.
VIRGINIA. Rules held in the Clerks Of
fee of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for Augusta County, Monday the 7th
day of January, 1850,
Henry Edson-Plaintiff,
William Kinney and Briscoe G. Baldwin, Ex'ors.
of the Estate Of Nancy Kinney, decd, and 9th
ers-Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendants, John w. Strbling and Magnus
w. Stribng, not having entered their appearance
and given security, according 10 the act Of Assem-
bly,, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing
by satisfactory evidence that they are not iDhabi-
tants Of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered, that
the said Defendants do appear 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 Staunion, for two
months successfully, and posted at the front door
uf the Courthouse
A Copy-Teste,
N. G. KINNEY, C. c.
January 80, lS5O-2m.
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BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY. :
< !:
F R E S H A RRIVA LIS.

A M. SIMPSON returns his sincere thanks
a. to his friends and the public generally for
their patronage, and hopes by strict attention 10
business and willingness 10 please, to merit con
Linuance of The same. He has just returned from
Baltimore and Philadelphia, where he has purchase
ed handsome stock of materials for the n,anufac-
Of BOOTS AND SHOES, Of every description !;
French Cafskins, very superior article for Boots;
French and Italian Lastings, for Ladies' Caters
Moroccos and Kid Of all descriptions, for Ladies,
Misses and Children's wear; also Cork Ssles, for
Ladies' Winter Shoes; all ofwhich will be made
TO order at the shortest notice and in the nestest
style. Orders from distance promptly attended 10.
BE- Ladies' White Kid Shoes made to order,
for Weddings and Parties, at short notice. 40
Staunton, Oct. "a, lS49.
E4- Rockingham Register copy three months.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27
NOTICE.

HAVING sold ont my stock Of goods shall feel
II greatly obliged if all who have open accounts
would call and close them up by note.
J. b. BRECKENRIDGE.
Staunton, Oct. 81, ls4a-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27

"M. 6. S'rERRETT, on corner opposite the
" Post Office, has very large assortment Of
Shoes and Boots, at low prices,
December 20, lS49.
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Ieac Establishment
COACH MANUF ACYORY.

THE undersigned having bought the interes. d
L JAMES MARsTELLER, in the concern Of Han
DY & MARsrRLLER, beg leave to inform the pub
ic that they have increased their Stock, and will
continue to manufacture all kinds of work in their
line-such as
Chariotees, Rockaways, Phaetons,
and Buggies,
in the most fashionable style, ofthe best materias,
and on terms 10 suit the purchaser. Especial a.
tention given to all kinds Of repairing. From the
specimens Of work sent from our shop, we fattes
ourselves tohase given satisfaction, and win, de-
termination to merit continuance of the liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed, the undersigned
pledge themselves to renewed efforts 10 please
Shop near the Bank. asl ssf7
HARDY g. BROTHERS..
May Is, l849.
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THRESHlNG MACHINES.

DOR the construction of all kinds Of Machinery,
L we have Shop near to or Carriage Manu-
factory, where we are prepared 10 build
THRESHING MACHINES
and to do all other work apperaining to MachinIs,s
~ HARDY & BROTHERS,.
Staunton. May Is. I849.-tf.
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EN@1DA@o@s slsGADss &1os
WHOLESALE AND RETAIN.

YYVHE subscribers have received their full stock
l. oSTOBACCO, SNUFFS AND SEGARS, which
added to their stock Of home manufacture, enables them
to offer Engagements to purchasers deal with them
The choicest brands Of Tobacco will be found q
their establishment, together with every description OF
Segars, both imported and home made. No pans or
EXPENSE will be spared to render every satisfaction 10
those bestowing their custom on their
Merchants and others will find il TO their to ex-
anime stock before purchasing elsewhere
C. T. COCHRAN 60
Stanton, Oct. II, IS49-
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To Land Buyers.


NOTICE TO WHITE LABORERS ON
~ THE ROAD.-A few more left of those
Stout Stitch Downs, and Extra heavy Brogans, at
HUGH j. CRAWFORD'S.
Staunton, Feb. 6, 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27

FTNO HOUSEKEEPERS- having ad-
L vanced TO an unreasonable price, have ar
ranged to meet the difficulty. by substituting FIRST
rate Gunpowder Tea, put up in . 10. packages at
Is cents each. H. j. CRAWFORD.
Staunton, Feb. 6, 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rail Road.

Superintendent transportation Louisa Il. K
November Z, l849-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-27
TIE BKANDRETII PILLS.

september 10, ls49.-1y.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-24

CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES
Let II be remembered that Braadreths Vegetable Uni
gersat Ps have been before the citizens OF the
United States for nearly six years, and used by hun
aIeds Oh thousands! They are so we'll known that it
nse9 scarcely be mentioned that they Purgative
Medlclne SO Justly balanced" that the experience
oil century has proved that they may be taken
IN any dose zee according to Natures requements-
have been used in every variety of deranqements Of
the human body and yet, when properly used, new
er alied 10 restore 10 health except in those cases
commenced with.
Experience has taught that Brandreths Vegetable
Universal Pills remove all corrupt humors from the
body in easy, safe and eflectual manner PRODUCING
no effect but what will finally conduce to the perfect
publication of the Blood, and thereby cure the disease
whatever name it may be Called and give perfect
health to the whole system
NJ BRANCH, Richmond Va.
Only authorised wholesale and retail agent,
No. east Main street, corner opposite Old Market.
Country Agents and Planters can be supplied at New
Y Tk prices. jell
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-24
REWARE OF IMPOSITION.

The greater the value Of any discovery, the higher
it is held in the esteem of the public and SO much in
proportion is that public liable to be imposed upon by
the spurious limitations of ignorant, designing and dis
honest men, who, like the drone in the hive have Meth
er the ability nor inclination to think or provide for
themselves, but thrive and uxuriae upon the earnings OF
the deserving.
The extraordinary success attending the use of DR..
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry in diseases Of the
lungs, and the many singular cures it has effected,
have naturally attracted the attention OF many physi-
clans, as well as the whole fraternity OF quacksand
caused unprincipled counterfeers and mitators to
palm off spurious mixtures OF similar name and ap-
pearance of the genuine Balsam. Some are called
Syrup of Wild Cherry and Tar" Cherry Syrup,
Comfrey," and sundry other compounds to which
they attach long string OF Puffs" But of such nos
Wild Cherry alone that performs the cures Let eth them
not deceive you. The genuine signed l. BUTTS.
SETH w. FOWLE. Druggist, 1873 Washington
street, Boston, Mass the sole proprietor ofthe original
receipt for the manufacture of the genuine medicine
and supplies both wholesale and retail, and OF whom
agencies can be obtained
None genuine unless signed 81 Butts on the wrap
per. For sale by Gaynor g. Wood, Alex Duval, and
Purcell Ladd & Co., Richmond, and Druggists every
where e l9-eo3t
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-24
THE TINES TERMS.
The Texas BoundaYV-Mr. Berrien'S Speech.

L ne IeC0S DOUnddfy-NHT. DeTTteHS speech
There is no statesman in our public councils,
whose lead the body of the Southern people would
more confidently follow, than Mr.. Berrien, of
Georgia. We insert, to-day, very able speech
of that Senator's, on the subject of the Texas
boundary. He argues the obligation of the United
States to respect the claim of Texas to the Rio
Grande as her boundary, with greater force than
we have seen it elsewhere maintained. But, in
view of the serious embarrassments that must en-
sue from leaving this boundary question open, he
contends that it is the duty of Congress, and
would highly conduce to the welfare of the South,
to have such settlement of the dispute as is pro-
posed in the Compromise. His remarks on this
point, in the latter part Of his speech, are well
worthy of attention. For ourselves, we have not
doubted that the provision of the BILL in relation to
the Texas boundary, was one OF its wisest fea-
lures Engrafted upon the provision establishing
the territorial government without any restriction
against slavery, it settles most vexatous dis
pute and avoids two dangerous results, one or the
other of which is likely to ensue, if this bill shall
fail The first of these results is, the immediate
organization of New Mexico as State, when her
Indian and mixed population woudbe empowered
to decide the question of slavery. The second is
conflict between Texas and the United States forces
in New Mexico, who are doubtless instructed, if
Texan troops make their appearance, to act upon
the Presidents "opinion'' that the United States
" ought" to remain in possession Then there
is third danger, of no mean importance, in Ben
TONS proposition to make the lO2d degree the
boundary of Texas. The disputed portion of New
Mexico, it should not be forgotten, is not really
wanted by Texas. She has gone on perfecting her
title to it as we'll as she could, but it is we'll UNI
derstood that she wishes to sell it out No propo-
siton has been suggested which adjusts the whole
matter on better terms for the Southern States than
that of the Committee.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-24

RockBRDGE Going AHEAD.--The value Of the
Internal Improvements projected in this county is al
or is dollars an acre, now readily commands from 20
to IS dollars and some sales have recently been made
at higher prices Land never can be lower in Rock
bridge than it is now, and when Plank road and
Canal are completed its value must be very considera
bly, enhanced Shrewd men abroad know this, and
consequently have had great influx lately OF far
mers desiring to purchase here, from Rockingham
and Jefferson, and from sister State ofPennsyva-
MIA.
Our Medicinal Springs, too will soon draw their
usual quantum of strangers into midst. We un-
North at the celebrated Alum Springs in this Coun-
ty.--Ler. Gazette.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-24
CITY AFFAIR
We learn that Gen. Twiggs, passed through
Richmond, Saturday, on his way to Washington.

eg Our esteemed correspondent "A. B." has I'M
willingly called down upon himself the chdings of the
gentle AMPLY his playful illusions "to the brass
instrument players who wake up the children, and the
echoes, in the neghbourhood of Centenary Church. late
of nights" But this is not ALL We have yet another
rod in pickle" for him. The structures Of A Lis
tener" the subject, will be given tomorrow
We can only hope that A. B." may be enabled 10
show that he has soul "keenly atuned to concord
OF sweet sounds" Unless he make this apparent, he
will find himself in rather an unenvabe musical d-
emma.
To the Editors of the Times:
MEssRs. EDITORS: If music has any charms for you,
wish you would vindcate the band that delighted the
ears of many of citizens Thursday night, and
whose music is assaed by one SO dead to the in
huence of sweet sounds that may presume he prefers
the melody of a snore to that Of a syren.
regret that there should have appeared in your pa
per an article which is calculated to mpugn the good
taste of citzens-or ofone of them-tor hope
he is alone in his opinion and still more regret that
the audabe and successful effort of skul band should
be deprecated by who has music in his soul but
trust it will not deter the able performers from fire.
quenty gratifying those who enjoy their serenades
The one at which your correspondent growls, gave
great delight to many fair listeners. ANN.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-24

A good joke is told of the Bolts Barbecue in
Powhatan When the guest of the occasion had
announced, in his usual emphatic manner, with a
knowing look at the fair portion of his audience,
that he was a candidate for nothing except matri-
mony, an old gentleman in the crowd exclaimed,
so that all the ladies' could hear: "Ah we'll, |
reckon you can be elected to that-it takes only
one cote" That one, however, as some of our
bachelor contemporaries may be competent to tes-
tify, is sometimes hard to get