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The yu. this sweepsakc will take place publicly the ad
n An,us >,o the day which the viii be runthc
M AMI hour being first duty announced by advertisements when
. al the horses entered Will he allotted the
~ each class and on the 10Th day Of September by
r the result the will be- known, the prizes will be
hl holder OF the oi the winning horse in Class
.s prize nj thy thousand dollars, that OF the second
i've thousand dollars, &C. &c, IN accordance with the above
nmssicn OF 10 per 10 expenses will be deducted
M leyu,nl all plzcs
I irei information required will be afforded by the Secre.
n II. William arto, al the Offices above 10 whom all apP
% Cr a,cncie aud other be addressed
,,t and rsnianccS, either by hill he made. nj
winch numbered certificates VIII he forwarded as directed
catered for the above and all other import
,en together with schemes Tor sweepstakes III the forth
..,.,> Irrcr. Nc., ac., DC. June l9-e02n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-21
RACING SUBSCRIPTION OFFICE.
~ ID 1 II

,t rpeors beg to that they have opened cassr'
r .weepsi upon system which has obtained large
public support in England and elsewhere, by extending
does public large the interest Otherwise felt by iew
~ r,cng events, enabling all whether
s matters participate III the chance OF gaining
The result, prnporonably small risk As vii! b,
~ III, suaoied scheme, the subscriber Class 81
.an s't"' 49,, -
h irc be York (Ensland) sd August lS0Gi
/ .r, catered. First horse s5OOVV.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-21
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 2I. 1850.
which divide the different sections Of c country. IL en
To the thanks of the American people

which divide the different sections country entitled
To the thanks o the American people.
We have read in the Alexandria Gazette the lucid opinion
of Judge John W. Tyler in the much vcxed sil between
the Northern and Southern Divisions of the Methodist
Church in Alexandria II. DEGREES that those clali-
ing the Church South not under the statute emit
tied be made parties The suit and concludes as follows:
''Ile Court, therefore, without meanin. ID travel al" al
the record in this cause and without touching any matter
proved admitted by the plcadings is o the opinion
that the c"mplanants and the congregation whose ''l'''
they sue, together with their minister the hcneicif"s
under the deed of 1903 in the bill mentioncd thai the lfus
tee from the best and pures motives doubt have nev'
hecss failed 10 perform the trust and that s'ich aimFe ~
altanoun Ia refusal In act and that other trustees sh"a
be appointed"
The Court then appointed The Trustees prayed ior ny
the Methodist Episcopal Church, viz: Benoni Wheat, 'o'h
Wood William yecl William n. Ecrkcly Henry l.. "i'np-
son, John Shackeford and John 7. Creighton.
(The former trustees decided 10 allow ihe use
of the church to each congregation alternately but this ar
rungemcnt acceptable 10 The compainan's W h" nave
succeeded
The Court adjourned without rendering any decision in
the involving the right of the corporation To tax III"
branches Of the Virginia Banks in Alexandria.
JUNCTION OF ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC.
We earn from the New York Herald now thai the Nica-
ragIa Treaty has been ratified that within two or three
months company of cntcrprising Americans, Messs. =.
L. White, Chas Morgan, Howard and Son, AMI IofH''"s
Vanderbilt whom the right ccdcd by The NicaraSh
Government will furnish of transportation ny iad
and water Of passengers and merchandise, r" ocean 10
ocean Two fine steamships the Crescent City and Empire
City, will run between New York and san Juan From The
latter point Juan river and the lake al Nicaragua VIII
le navgatcd by steamboats, Of light draft 10 the town oi
Nicaragua distant II miles from the Pacific which VIII be
reached by means Of carriages. The steamship New UT
leans and Sarah Sands will with the Crescent 'iY
and Empire Civ, and regularly 10 San Francisco"
making complete connection between thai place ana New
York The company also building four steamships i"r
another company, who intend running them between The
Pacific end Of the canal when finished and san Francisco
This route will be 900 miles shorter than that by the 18Th
mus of Panama, and will furnish immense advantages to
the emigration and from the land Of gold.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-21
APPENDIX, containing quotations from the report q tie
hates IN the California Conreniion.
ON THE BOUNDARIES OF CALIFORNIA.

on THE BOUNDARIES OF CALIFORNIA.
Mr. tiwIx said, (pagc 1876 Of the report OF debates J
"If understand the gentleman from sonoma (Alr Sem
M he stated this morning that if we establish no bounda-
re- Congress will be forced admit US with the bonda
riss we now have admit the argument do not
oo, uoon H. that if 10 send consitaiionto
Congress they forced give us all OF the boundary that
we have described or that they forced 10 give il 10 US il
We do not describe it, think gentlemen are aborns un-
der crea, mistake in regard the power of Congress on
this subject when they assume that if we pronounce eer-
tain line the boundary of California it shall be the boun-
dary Notwithstanding any objection of Congress have
moi the remotes idea that the Congress of the United States
would give this great of boundary, 1t was eN-
pected that it should remain State. And when gentle
men say that they will give up inch OF i'c rac
c coast they say what they cannot carry out 80 lar a
am concerned should like six States iTon'ihs 0
the Pacific in California want the additional power III
the Congress of the United States OF twelve
OF four; for is notorious sir thar the State of Deawae,
smaller than our smallest district has much power IN the
Senate the State Of New York Is noi .s ,s
sage of bill through the House OF Rehesenla ,', -
make. law that bill has go through the senate ana ~
that body the State of Delaware has as much power as '
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-21
CUMBERLAND co,,xry- COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.


.le' Interested IN the foregoing decree of lli adnhsa
bt En'c and TAFT &e. same, WI please ase hs,
e hours r 10 al of that day. at my office. half mile he
ti| Court House lie taking OF the accounts tEere
NNt IiHr and place they will attend win their .ouCh.
w. %, Is enable The commissioner 10 execute tne
H. .t'" a.: him. II from any cause The accounts shouu
s 'el on lie have day, they will be kept open 10 the
*, s N'alh At "hich time the report will be made up
''~''a@'w IIEZ FORD. Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30
STAUNT0N W00LLEN FACTORY.

yE'HE popetors having completed their buildings and pro-
vded themselves with machinery OF The most sp-
proved construction. ready 10 manufacture, in tho
best manner and The shortest notice. the fabrics which
are commonly used in the country.
They wiIfheepon hand good assortment OF LiuseJs.
PULLED cloths. Jeans Kesys, Casneis or Sallnets and
Stocking yarn which they will sell moderate terms Or
exchange for Wool al The market value.
For the accommodation of Ibe farmers they will mans-
facure such goods may be desired, and furnish all the
materials except the wool they will cardwool, spin yarn,
and full and dye cloths receiving payment in wool or msa-
ey as the customer may prefer.
The prices for manufacturing when the company furnish
every thing but the wool, will be- follows, according to
quality, viz
For Lindseys from II to % cents.
I" Fnlled Clothes from % TO 30 cents.
Jeans and Kerseys from 20 TO 80 cents.
Cassinetts and Satlinelts from 80 to 45 cents.
The prices of cardng the company furnishing the oil Ia
all will be six per pound payable in WOO or cash
on delivery of the rolls.
Ten thousand pounds of Wool wanted Immediately.
D. w. KENNEDY, Sup't.
~ $ S;:;';' + + S:. 5 S::::s.
April 3, 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30

SKETCHES Of Moral Philosophy by Sidney Smith
- Goyer's Modern Housewife; Miss Beecher's Receipt
Complete Cookery Miss Lose's Complete House Book
Virginia Housewife; Personal Recoeciions by Charlotte
Elizabeth The Western World, by Nlackay The Hya-
cin,h, BY Mrs Grey Julia Howard by Mrs Martin Bell
Kennedy's Memoirs of Writ; Grahams English Sy1on-
ymes Red's English Dictionary BaWns fn,suiny,
illustrated Astronomy, cash price rs cents; any of ia'-
pes School Books will be sold for cash at their retail cat
alogue prices. no, ,oe,
Business Mems Almanac; German do; Dutch English
do Comic Almanac The Virginia Almanac, with TWO or
three other kinds will be received SOON: GOWNS,
S,aunton, Oct, 9, 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30
re CON TRACTORS.

PROPOSALS, under seal, are invited for the GIub6lng
Grading aud Draining. (accordlng to specNc5a'lonS'
which can he furnished to bidders after the Isl of Novem-
ber nsxi of47 lie Miles Of the Huttonsve and Hun
tersville Turnpike Road.
Bids are invited by the mile. and from any number oil
miles from one upwards and bidders are particularly re-
ouested to state Jetrecn which mposs their bids are IN
tended to apply They will also specify what asou ia W.
bev w make in their bids in case the width should ne
reduced to Is feet exclusive Of ditch on Sides and
Persons whose bids may be accepted will be informed BY
18th If December next.
TERMs-A deduction of 20 per cent. on monthly es",
.,e. md The Contractor is further required to give bond
and secury for the faithful performance of his contract
ny- Address, r. ii. KINNEY, Engineer for Board
Public Works. Stanton, Va
September %, ls50.-6t.
sssv- Republican indicator, Valley Star, Weston Sen
tine and Lewisburg Chronicle, copy times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30
stu .alsve and Kicking!
Tho largest and most SPLENDID assortment sTH
offered in this Town!
FRAK 81 co,

uEAyE lust received ,her Fall and Winter supply of
III READY-MADE CLOTHlNG, and now offer to
the public The largest and most carefully selected assortment
ever offered in Staunon They have been very careful in
pakpq their selections 10 pay strict attention to quality
of the nateras and the neaesi Durability and fashion
sf the workmanship and their entire stock they there
fore confidently recommend Our stock comprises in part
the following articles, Wis:
Fla. Black and Due French Cloth Frock and Dress Coats
English d. Black and Brown Cloth Sack Goats Drab
Clolh. and Seek Over Coats; Black Beaver Cloth Over
Coats Black Pilot Cloth Over Goats Blue Blanket and
Felt Over Co,ts Dnb Colored Over Coats of all kinds
splendid 10. of Black Cloth Cloaks, very cheap. !.
Tbpsth.r rih general assortment If Panlaoons, si= -
Back and Blue Cloth, and Cashmere Paa's Fancy
Cashmere and Cloth Pans Black and Blue Sattne
Pantalnns; Fancy and Blue Saiilnet Panal~ns
Together .cia rich and choice selection Of IcstS, riE
Back and Fancy Satin Vests Silk Velvet do, Plain
and Fancy heno Vests, latest style; Black Cloth d.
Cashmere do Plaid Wooden do. Satllnet do.
We have and will keep large and fashionable assert
menl Of Boots Shoes, Hats aud Caps. Also, Genemens
furnishing Goods such slime Shirts, Drawers Silk Peck
Ell and Neck Handkerces, SuspendeS, Stocks and Col-
lars also. Silk and Cotton Umbrellas Leather Trunks,
and many other articles usually kept in Clothing Store,
not necessary to mention.
The pubc in general are invited call and examine
stock of Goods which we will sell cheaper rates, than
similar articles can be purchased elsewhere.
We will be in receipt of fresh supplies throughout the
season. We will this Fallan Winter, have decidedly the
LARGEST stock of Clohing ever brought 10 this place.
We are determined to sell The principle OF Large sales
and small profits" t
Being with one othe largest Wholesale Cloth
ing Houses in the City of Baltimore, persons purchasing
will do well by calling before purchasing elsewhere
as they can be- supplied with every article in onr ne as
cheap as they can be purchased many of the Esser csi
Call and exsmne for yourselves. Remember the place.
Corner of the Virginia Hotel. FRANK 4 ".
Slaunton, Sept. III, lo5o-3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30
9,BLE LAND FOR SALE.
prvroNrA BoTToM.

orcrp sr sale the above TRACT OF LAND, ait
Notsd in the County Of Raleigh. on !he heau o. bIseS
;dga fork of Coal River, containing AVVV AZ F-''
hs and was located at very early day. aoou' ~ ye'
ro by Gen. James Breckenridge Oh DoIe'ou' anu "as
s,s3 as The most desirable tract in all that region OF
go, bnr one Of the very first locations. The whole
- ~, "a susceptible of cultivation, and is so nearly
lasl that j. NAV be poughed any ana every way "l'noa
Saicnltv From its locality 1t has many advantages ,hs
w -, i, the country 1t is situate Immediately a. t
H. ~ (;uyando,le Mountain which mountain Is u"''
80 ,nd is uninhabi,able and aoOunds with the SUI
mer range fur stock 10 be found in the world SI -
a. ;sonI only about AZ miles from the kans"na cav oN
aud 10 also contiguous to the FlTgina "tI I ~ -
Cna Mines, Immediately upon me PIGGI
distant from Raleigh Court houS n lin Ga resdv
NAE "oiN, L;bsst prices audllrOm the fact iha 1t Is
% ~ Inn Where the Ohio sed Virginia stock traders
800 in coSneton with each other, stock VIII Always iu
on oosv and ready market, at high prices ~
al T Sciles to market from this place VIII DC greatly
1asJ in very short time from the fact that the Legs
atits last seSson appropriated from the pubic IeaS
rr sum sufficient for the purpose OF cleaning ou' oue
river 50 as to make il navgab0 Tor at Doa's up "'
short distance of this place, and the SAID asO
provided for the construction OF Ua"
siph Courthouse TO the Kentucky llne ~heH ROAD ":
80 ,brnnoh This Land About 10 Acres OF TINS Lana Is
l,ored and no,r IN ctvdton small portion OF "hlch
in G,ass and is unsurpassed by any Meadow IN inc NSe
About 200 ACRES have been deadened ana IS no" uuei
going preparations Tor cuhVa'ion' au !" an r.
500 Acres under goud fence. The whole o SAD arm
well adapted to grass and may be made one Of the m0S
DESIRABLE GRAZING FARMS
IN Virginia There upon III Bottom containing between
400 and 500 Acres perfectly level ine dry soii' ana wei
adapted to either grain or grass. ,oc
There is upon The Farm three comfortable Luz {fNA
DWELLING HOUSES, guod well OF water IsssssM
and good springs at convenient distances rom Tue -
Houses There also upon and sTound said Land an mex
hausIible quantity of the finest Btuminous Coal IN Inc
world Upon the whole, it is one OF The most desiraSls
Farms Western Virginia the Land being pIodIG;e oi
se grain or gras-a ready market at home Tor all It's pro-
ducts, and in addition to this situated in the most beau
,C as we'll as the must healthy portion OF Western VIZ
gnia .,rrr,
which is really not more than half its value. Persona de-
airing to purchase would do well 10 examine said Land fol
themselves before purchasing elsewhere may generally
Ia found upon the premises, in the immediate neIghoc
hood and will take great pleasure in showing tue Land
-"' JOHN r. PEYTON.
Sortoroher lSS0-3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30
PATTERSON'S,
g. TONIC COMPOUND.
WINcHesrER, June 8, 1850.

WINCHESTER, June D, LOU.
Having used Patterson's Alternative and Tonic Com
pound both myself and in my family, for the last eight
years and having been cured Of obstinate cosveness ard
sick head ACHE 10 which have been for long time sub
ect take pleasure in recommending its use to others a
dicted in the same way.
have also used it for Cholc and Cholera Morbus, the
latter very violent, and of which was relieved by il in
very short lime
It has proved equally eicacious with different members
Of nv family, and in many other cases within my own
knowledge. Signed, j. H. KEMP.
New MARKET, Shen. Co., May so, 1850
take great pleasure in recommending Pattersons Alter
alive and Tonic Compound. have no hesitation in CIV
inc it as my opinion that this will he found an excellent
remedy for the various diseases for which it's recommend
ed particularly Dysentery, Dyspepsia and Liver Alice
tons. am no physician. and speak dsnleresedy. |
have used the medicine and have experienced great relief
from iand Notwithstanding the pejudices ofthe Faculty,
has gained celebrity and popularity which have called
into exercise additional means supply the great and in
creasing demand for it, Signed,
j. S. CALVERT.
nc Prepared by JAMES F. PATTERSON-and
sold, Wholesale and Retail, by THOMAS P. EsxRiDeE,
Druggist, Stanton, Va.
lime 10 1S50.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30
plantation and mills for sale.

OFFER for sale Tract Of Land lying on the South
Fork of Rockish River in Nelson County adjoining the
lands Of James Woods Esq, Mr. Samuel Woods and 9th
srs, containing by oldsurvey between
FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED ACRES,
considerable portion Of which is Rockfsh low grounds
and branch flats The balance is all arabic high land OF
good uuaity-indeed is very superior The low grounds
And branch flats fine meadow land There is on the tract
an ample supply of timber, and or two very desirable
rock quarres.
The Improvements consist Of Mill, propelled BY Rock
Ash river built in modern STYLE with casron machinery,
and TWO pair osonesthe basement story OF stones good
Saw Mill rood framed Barn, Corn Houses, Stables, Iobac-
"a Houses, Negro Houses with brick chimneys, small
DWELLING HOUSE,
Zee House and other necessary out houses and an Apple
Orchard of excellent winter fruit.
Rock6sh Valley is situated at the Eastern base OF the
Blue Ridge Mounain high and romantic country, alike
remarkable FOR its beauty heathfuness and fertility and
the tract now offered for sale has long been regarded among
the most desirable in that section of country 1t distant
from Howardsyie on James River and the Canal, about
eighteen miles from the contemplated Depot the Rail
rosdnow in progress from Charlottesville, the Blue
Ridge to Stanton, only eight or ten miles; twenty miles
from the University Of Virginia. and about fifteen fior,
Staunton The terms will be made to accommodate the
purchaser and good bargain may be had by early aPpca
ZION to James NJ Harris ESQ., who resides onlhe land He
NAV also be addressed by letter, directed to Greenfield
Mason Co., Va. -
JOHN l.. HARRIS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30
TT THE OLD ST.gND,

g doors above the Store of b. Crawford, Esq.,)i
ylNHE undersigned continues to carry on the CoACH-
Il MAKING BUSINESS in all its various branches.
He thankful for patronage heretofore received and hopes
from his long experience and personal attention to merit
continuance He has, variety of Carriages on hand Of
every description used in this country.
o. Repairing done the best manner and at reasonable
prices
He has also connected with his Coach Mandatory the
Saddery business, and will keep constantly on hand
and for sale Saddles and Harness ofevey description Car
rage Trimmings Harness Mounting, Whips Saddetrees,
Carriage Springs, Axles, &c., Sc. Call and see.
JUDSON MCCOY.
Staunton, Aug. 81, 1S50.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30
REDUCTION OF PRICES.

rEVHE subscriber determined from this date TO sell Uoods
at reduced prices for CASH, will offer greater bargains
than can be had in the County for the same money ifany
body doubts this let him her come and examine and hey
will be of an opinion as is an opinion that what he says
fact Come one, come al-there is nothing gained oy
dIen.ss a, so,h-his is world Of action, and to make
money gain reputation and exert happy influence, we
nust 10 ,ctvs, persevering energeewe must not qua,
at shaGsws-run from lions attempt to dodge-meR VINO
faint and quail laughing stock Tor angels oe'S AUG
.rns pa.s So oo.o s.iok and buy cheap.
d. nj. HUFFMAN,
Main street, opposite Post Office
P. s-Those having open accounts with me have them
ready for settlement those indebted to me VIII please ca
and close their either by cash or noe as am de-
,ermired to close up open accounts so be ready.
Stauntun, July 5, 1850. IL. NJ. H.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30
10 EIDU0TA@IlsSo

rVNHE undersigned having been appointed Commission
~ in Chancery by the County Court of Augusta Of
rs his services Executors Administrators, Guardians,
Trustees &c. BY provisions ofhe Code The accounts
Of Fduciares must be stated and settled before Commits
one Of the County Court without an order Of references
the Commissioner also has power a. the instance ofan Ex
scaLor Administrator to summon creditors before him in
order ascertain the of debedness of the estate
upon which he has administered At the instance oany per-
son interested he may summon the Fiducary to account
before him. and judgment creditor may obtain from him
summons to the debtor to appear before him and make
discovery, &c.
Any business entrusted to will meet with prompt at
tsnl'On Imsy be found at all times when not profession
ally absent, at my Law Office in StauntOn.
WIN. II. HARTMAN.
Stannton. Sent 4 $50 c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30
EAE'S
Compound Syrup Wild Cherry, Oarhound and LVerWOrt

For Coughs, Colds, AsiLnla Incipient Consumption,
Catarrh, Bronchitis Splitting Of Blood, and all
other Diseases Of The Chest and Lungs
offering this article the public do so with perfect con-
fdence having obtained The sanction OF the most prominent
Physicians of the City OF Baltimore where the article IS manu-
featured.
Unlike every other popular remedy we furnish home tesmo
ny from the valuable sources.
are also willing place the recipe in the hands OF any
Physician recognised gentleman oil good standing IN
the profession T.. ,e,, 1870
Sn-Aow congratulate you upon the success Of your
Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Hoar hound and Lverwo
one bottle of which purchased Of you and have been entirely
relieved Cough which me during hS d o bose
who are troubled with Cough pprehensve about their
lungs. SAMUEL FREY, FURNITURE hahu mIi
To JoES L. O'NEAL, Baltimore.
@ The above article be had of Messrs HARPER KIN
yEY Agents for the Stanton Any respectable Phys-
~ ~ j. l.. O'NEAL, Proprietor
septembcr 25, lS5O.-2m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30

ylNHE next session Of this School will commence on Inc
2nd day o: September next and close the last OF june
1851. handsome and commodious Brick edlfce Is now
in progress of erecton which will furnish the School with
verv sperior accommodations The course Of study VIII
qualify young men for advanced entrance in any OF our
best Colleges, or for any practical pursuits of life
TERMs.-In the Classical and Mathematical Depart
ment per session of 10 months, $50 co. English Depart
ment according to grade per session. SIS and $2ao1 Tho
hoe, families in the Village and vicinity Sc and 81 SO per
month. few pupils can be accommodated in the family
The community in which this School is located, in re-
gous influence and good morals, is not surpassed In he
Tfsy- Address the Principal, at Brownsburg, Va.
July "a, 1S50.-4m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-30
(LATE BAILEY s. KITcHEN0

1LATE DAILEY g kITCHEN,I
1876 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Importers and Manufacturers of Watches Jewey Silver Ware
and Fancy Goods
OFFER the public extensive assortment every thing
~ in their line TO which they constantly making add
tons BY every from Europe large and varied assert
mcnt Of Plated Sheffield are consisting in part OF Rich al
ters Tea Sets Coffee and Tea Uns Epergnes Branches &c
manufactured ORDER at the shortest notice. the mandatory
the same being attached TO the store
and varied Of London Liverpool and Geneva ach
es from the factories of Cooper Tobias CO.. Hyde
sons also from the celebrated Jules Jrgeh
son, of Copenhagen. ,..;ou
English French and American Jewelry Of every DESCRIPTION
nrouoise Pearl Garnet Ruby, Emerald, and Coral Sets.
Marble Flint Bronze Satuary and Paintings on Metal an1
Porcelain from the hands ofcelebfaed artists .
their establishment. .
Particular attention paid TO the repairing of Watches.
Philadelphia, May %, lS50.-ly