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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-01

The THIEF AND THE kING.-A Hin
doc thief was once convicted and con
demned to die, but he hit upon the follow
ing eXPedient 10 escape tie penalty Of the
laws. He sent for the jailor, and told
him he had q secret 10 disclose 10 the king,
and when he had done 50 he would be
ready to die Ths king sent 10 him 10
know what The secret was. He told hlm
he knew the aFt OF producing trets thai
would bear gold. The king accompanied
By the prime minister and priest, came
with the 2hief TO a certain spot, where he
began his incanta1ions. The thief al
length produced q piece OF gold, declaring
that if plaRledsit would produce a tree.
every branch of which should bear gold.
But" said he "'this must be put in The
ground by person perfectly honest l
am not so, and therefore pass II 10 vour
Majesty -
The king replied-"When | was boy
| remember taking something from my
father. which although a trife, prevents
ny beng 2 proper person. pass II there
fore 10 my prime minister"
The latter said-aI receive the taxes
from the people, and as am exposed 10
many temptations, how can be Periectl,
honest! / therefore give il 10 the priest
The priest pleaded that he received The
sacrifices, and was equally exposed. At
length the thief exclaimed: Il know not
why al four should not be hanged, since
no one Of Is Is honest -
The king was so pleased with the in
genuity OF the thief that he granted him
pardon.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-01

IarD.-This puzzling name Is derived
from the town Of Tarifa, ~ the rao,I1h ol
The Straits OF GIoraitev. Il was ihe last
stronghold when lhe Moors disputed witll
the Christians; aud when the former held
possession of bosh The pillars OF Hercnles.
Il was here that they levied contributions
for vessels entering the Medit,e--arrar.
whence the generic name.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-01

At a meeting on Monday evening, the
Boston beard OF Alderman .took back
thhir resolution not 10 allow Daniel Web
ster to speak in Fanenil Hall, and adopted
unanimously a resolution granting him
the use of the hall at such time as he
may select. They also adopted resolu-
lion inviting the President to visit Boston.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-01

Lord Brougham has deferred his inien-
ded visit 10 the United States for the pres
ent- He had previously announced from
has place in the House of Lords his inien-
non 10 come among US in the Spring
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-01

- A Washington letter IL The New
J ork Journal Of Commerce states that
tire GoreTnmeal has coGntermaDded the
order for iae sailing Of the steam frigate
Susquehanna 10 the East Indies, and ihat
IA view of lie Cuban movement she Is 10
be ietaiped Tor purposes nearer home
his IS the finest steam frigate In our ser
wee. and one of the most powerful, and,
Il - believed, the swil,est Ia the world.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-01

ANECD0TE oF PATRICK HESRr-Whea
the celebrated Patrick Henry, OF Virginia,
was near the close Of life and in feeble
health, he laid his hand on the Bible. and
addressing an old friend, who was with
him-"Here Is book said he, ~worih
more Than all others ever printed; yet Il IS
my misfortune never 10 have read IL with
proper attention and feeling till lately -
About The same time, he vToie TO his
daugaleT-''I hear i Is said me Dtists
have claimed me The thought gives me
far more pain than the appellalion Of
Tory! For l consider religion Of infiR-
Itely higher importance than politics; aud
| find much cause 10 reProach myself. ihzt
have lived so long and given no decided
and public proof Of my being Christian.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-01

HPage's Acknowledgements Car, was
;Tied al Washington on Saturday, and tie
Telegraph says. under the circumstances.
the result has been 70 the satisfaction Of
eTybOdy. An accident, which, IN the
course OF two years experimenting had
not occurred, happened shortly before
starting, and c1used some misgiyings IS 10
the success. Two Of The cells IN ihs bat
terry exploded, n such q situation tina, If
repairs had been made ii would have been
necessary 10 postpone. However. wilh
ihis dImInailou OF power. The Doctor de-
termined 10 60 ahead. aud started the car.
II ran backward and forward, > lew humid
red rods, al the rate of about ave. or SIX
miles per hour. The day was clouds and
uRproPinogs.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-01

t|1-Il IS said that a pair OF pretty eyes
are the best mirror for q man 10 shave BY.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-01

Hon. Henry Clay reached Louisville,
KY, on Friday night last, on the steamer
Peytona, from New Orleans. He was in
fine spirits and improved health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
: 10 LAND BUYERS.

IN pursuance Of decree of the CFcuit oonn Tor
L Augusta County, rendered At the june lesm'
1851. in the case Of Porterfeld's widow and ID
ministfatrx, us Portereld's executors ana o'hefs'
the undersigned, the Commissioners therein naHeo'
will, ON Friday The 10Th day Of .augua. 1891 up
On the premises, offer for sale to the highest oldoeI
that most beautiful and desirable TRACT Of
LAND, known as "Soldier's Retreat" lying on
the South River, in Augusta County, adjoining Inc
Lands Of Braxton Davis, Charles Patrick and 9TH
ers. This Tra,t of Land contains between
Four and Five Hundred Acres,
with every improvement that can be desired. A
GOOD STONE DWELLING HOUSE, with
wings of Brick, fine large Barn, Negro quarters,
Orchard, &c., and was, for many years the resi-
dence of the late Gen. Robert Porerheld. A sur
vey of the Land will be made and plats OF It may
Se found in the hands of John Wayt, Esq, OF
Waynesborough, and the undersigned, in Slaunton,
bv the 18th inst. Such Tract of Land as the
one now offered has not been in market IN this
County for many years. 1t is within four miles Of
Waynesborough, through which town the Central
Railroad will pass-the society in the Neighbour
hood is good and, in word, it possesses every ad-
vantage that can be desired.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-fourtb of the pur-
chase money will be required to be paid in hand,
and The balance in three equal annual payments,
the purchaser giving bonds with approved personal
security for the deferred payments, and the legal
title to the Land TO be retained as ultimate security
ROBERT. KINNEY, I comm,r.
HENDERSON NJ. BELL,
July 9, 1876.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
STAUNTON FOUNDRY.

re,HE undersigned continues to furnish at short
Il notice CASTINGS Of every description, at
his foundry in Staunton.
lie keeps constantly on hand
Hathaway Cook Stoves,
Air Tight do do,
Box and len Plate do,
Mill and Saw Mill Gearing,
Thrashiug Machine Casting,
Mould Bourds, great variety,
Wagon Boxes, &c, &c.
Having the patterns on hand, can furnish at
all times, any particular piece OF the Stoves that
may by accident, or otherwise, be broken. Gus
toners are invited 10 give him call sand they
shall find The terms reasonable and prices low
All work warranted. A liberal discount made for
cash; also discount made 10 Merchants or others
who purchase by the quantity. Thankful Tor past
support he asks a continuance OF the same. OrdeIs
by mail promptly attended To.
ALBERT. j. CARRIER.
Stanton, July %, lS5l.--tf.
PSI have MAIDS arrangements with Messrs
BRYAN s BRADLEY, by which persons puTehas-
inc the DeIano ut New York Premium Plough OF
Castings from me, will not be held liable for an IN
Engagement of the Livingston Plough pa cut
These Pluughs can be obtained at the Blacksmith
Shop of Mr.. NM. WOODWARD, near the Western
AsvIum. A. j. q.
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The James River and Kanawha Hotel,
AT PATTONSBURG, BOTETOURT co.

rENHE subscriber would inform his friends and the
IL public generally, that he has leased the above
Hotel for term Of years, from Messrs LeitwIch
& NlcMalh, the propretors and that ne Will be
prepared, al all times after The 9Th OF August TAT
which time he will lake possession. if not soonel J
To accommodate any number Of Boarders, besides
the travelling public. The building is entirely
new-jus, being iinished-it is four storles high,
and in point of size, elegance and commodiousness,
is perhaps the most spIandid that can be found any
where IN the Valley. 10 travellers On the Packet
Boat. (Which will soon be running,) he would beg
leave TO say, il advance that it is more conveniently
located kuI their accommodation than any other
Hotel being just at the end of the Bridge, on the
same side OF the River along which the boats pass
and some % or 30 yards from the towing path.
His TABLE will be furnished with the best
that the country can supply his BAR with the
chosest Liquors and his ROOMS with the best
of Beds His stable also is large, and will be
attended by an excellent OSFLER. He is de-
ermned, IN Short to spare neither pains nor ex-
pense to accommodate and please ;-and he hopes
that his long experience as landlord, with the SUI
perior inducements that he is persuaded he has
in his power to offer, will ensure him large share
OF the public patronage.
SAMUEL DARST.
IuIv % 1851 fit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
LAND FOR SALE.

PURSUANT to the provisions ofa decree d
l. the Circuit Court Of Bath, pronounced on The
22nd day Of April, 1851 for certain purposes there
in specified, the subscriber, as Commissioner, wilt
offer for sale TO the highest bidder, upon the prem
Uses, on Thursday the 3rd day Of July next cer-
tain TRACT OF LAND, belonging TO The es-
tate Of the late Andrew Stewart, deed, containing
together with three undivided interests about
36l ACR ES.
of which about 100 Acres are cleared and tho ball
ance we'll ti,nbered. The principal Improvements
are a comfortable DWELLING HOUSE and 4
good Barn. This Land is on the Main Road les9-
ing from Lexington to the Warm Springs and with
in fonr miles Of Frazjer's Alum Springs; place
of considerable resort during the Summer and one
which affords good Market for all the supplies
which may be raised on The Farm.
II lies on both sides Of the Cow pasture River.
and although not in very good condition at pres
ent, having been much neglected for sometime,
is susceptible of being much improved, with but
little expense and would amply repay the labour'
and expense bestowed upon it. It is deemed IN
necessary to 90 into any farther description OF tno
Land, as it is presumed that those wishing 10 put
chase will examine for themselves.
TERMS.-So much money will be required IN
hand as will defray the cost Of the suit for the de-
cree and the expenses Of the sale and the residue
upon credit Of six, twelve and eighteen months.
the purchaser executing bonds with approved per
sonal security and The title to be retained until the
entire purchase money is paid.
HENRY STEWART, Comm'r.
June II, lS5l,-4t
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-5GGS@
IN pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court o.
Augusta County, made al The June term 1901
in the case of Paterson's Ex'rs against patterspn's
heirs, we will, as Commissioners, offer al Pubic
Sale, on the premises. on Friday The 10Th Of .du
gust 1851 that valuable tract OF land lying IN Inc
County of Augusta, on the South River, known
as the late residence Of James Patterson decd. II
contains about
30S acres,
and adoins the lands of John A. Patterson, the
Williams tract, and others. On the farm there Is
comfortable BRICK HOUSE, an extensive Barn
s. other necessary out houses. The land is IN good
t ate of cultivation, the fencing il good state o
repair. There will be before the day Of sale Sur
vey made of the land and the qusnllIy ascerlalned
exactly and il will be sold by the acre. About one
hundred and eighty acres ofhe tract are cleared and
the balance is well imbered. Any person wishing
to examine the land will please call On James rat
terson or joseph Gongwer, who resides adjoining
the land and will take pleasure in showngl
TERMs-Equal annual payments OF one,two and
three years, commencing the first of Sept, at which
time possession will be given, the purchaser giving
bonds with approved securily-lhe nlle to be re-
tanned as ultimate security until all Of the purchase
money is paid up.
We will as commissioners under the same decree
offer at public sale on Saturday the 10Th Of august
1851, in the town of JVaynesboro' on the premises,
lot of ground lying in said Town adjuiningthe lot
Of John j. Bell and near the Rail Road. Terms
the same as those of the tract Of land
We will also, as Commissioners under said de.
cree, offer public sale, The day of the august
Count, in the town of Stanton, SIX LIKELY
SLAVES, consisting of one Man, two Women and
three Children credit of IL months given,
the purchaser giving bond with approved security.
SAMUEL c. BOYERS, c.,r,o
JAS. A. PATTERSON, '
July 9, 1851 ids.
gsas- Harrisanburg Republican copy At and for
ward account 10 this office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

VNHE, next session of this School will commence
l. on Monday the lst day of September next, and
close the last Friday of June 1852.
The establishment of this school has grown Out
of the demand in this section of our country fOf
school of high order, which might be relied on
to furnish thorough academical education, on
religious basis, and al reasonable expense 10 ins
largest numbers-one which might raise The stand
ard of scholarship in lhoroughness of preparation
for full classical and scientific course, and at the
same time prepare young men, who do not contem'
plate regular college course for an Intelligent ex'
ercise Of their duties, in any department OF human
enterprise.
TERMs.-Classical and Mathematical course
per 10 moths Soo OO
The higher branches Of English S24 w
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and $50,
Con,iooent fund ST. 90
Boarding including every personal accommodation,
can be had in the Village and vicinity, and in the
best families at from S. Sc to 81 Sc per month
A number Of boarders can be accommodated IN the
family ofihe Principal.
The handsome and extensive Building-the Lii
brary, Globes. Maps Sc. with which the next
session will open, will furnish, every facility ior
thorough training and ripe scholarship.
The community in which this school is located
for sound morality and religious influence is an
surpassed in the Stale.
Address the Principal, al Brownsburg, Rockorldgs
Co., Va.
July 9. IS51.-4m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

HAVING concluded to devote my Whole ssten.
u ton to my Farm in Albemarle, offer FOL
sale nv FARM Lying within the Counties Of Mel
sun and AIbemarle. This place lies within eight
miles Of Howardsville, . furnishing village imme.
diaiely on the James River and Kanawha Canal
and only one mile distant from the Howardsyille
and Rockish Turnpike; one of the best graded
roads in the State. The Tract comprises
461 AoR Els,
240 Of which are cleared and in good state o.
cultivation, being admirably adapted to the culture
of Tobacco, Wheat, and Comm a word, par
taking Of the soil which pervades the celebrated
Redland district of Virginia On it are also 40 OIL
so Acres Of excellent MEADOW LAND-the
balance being in Timber, chiefly of oak and chest
nut of large growth and excellent quality.
The improvements consist of substan- IL
tal Frame House, suitable for the fIf5a]i
accommodation Of large famify-the out Esi&
buildings are of the usual description, comprising
an excellent Weaving and Store-house, Tobacco
houses, Overseers' house, &c., SC. There 10 also
attached to the Farm an excellent
GRIST AND SAW-MTLL,
with constant supply Of water, which with the
abundance of timber on the place, and it's coaligu
iiy TO market, render it good location for Milling
purposes. Adjacent to The House is a large and
well fenced Garden, and an excellent Orchard Of
several hundred Apple, Peach and other fruit
trees Of superb quality. A spring ofexcelent wa.
Ter is within few steps Of the Dwelling.
There has been discovered on this place several
deposites of Gold, which have been washed TO q
considerable advantage-also specimens of Silver,
PIumbago and uther minerals have been found.
There is al present growing On the place, a crop
of Tobacco, Corn and Oats.
II is not expected that any one would be willing
to purchase before viewing the property, therefore
| would inform those who are anxious TO obtain q
desirable FARM, that my son residing on the
premises, will show them the place.
The Terms will be made accommodating.
~ My address is North Garden, Albemarle
County, Virginia.
July 2. IS5l.-8t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
What Cooley Says Of Them.

WE noticed in our January number the Dixon
w WATCHES, approved at the Chronoms-
ter Board, at the Admiralty in London, every one
Of which is stamped and warranted. We have
purchased one, good reader AYE, bought it, tor
jewellers do not give watches for notices; and this
therefore, is free will offering to the merit Of
these very remarkable time pieces; and we hearth
" recommend them to all those who wish to know
the thine of day." We understand that the Cen
trail Railroad intends TO purchase these watches fos
their agents on the road. We would advise Them
to it.E.March No. Ladies' Book.
WE have been appointed sole agents in Staun-
ton for the sale of these fine Dixon Walches,-
Also, on hand, "a large assortment OF other WATCH
rs, JEwELRY,& sc.
SlauLton. June Is, 1851. -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
IRON HOUSE.
JOHN N. GORDON & som,

LAVE recently opened large house adjoining
A their Grocery Store, No. "a, Main Street, for
the purpose Of charging their business in MErALa
Of all kinds usually sold In this Market; and now
offer for sale, Succeeds, american Hammered, A.
,nercan Rolled and English Iron, Round, Fiat
and Square, of all sizes American, Russia, and
English Sheet Iron Hoop Band, Ova', and Half
Round Iron Broad Iron for Ploughs, Ground Wag-
on and Cart Boxes Horse Shoe Nail Rods, made
of Sweeds Iron English and American Bis,ered,
Cast, Shear, German, Round, Octagon and Spring
Steel;
Plough Plates and Mould Boards
Cut Nails and Spikes Of all sizes, from the best
Factories Tin Plate of all kinds Sheet Zinc.
Spelter, and SpsIter Solder, BIockTin In Pigs and
Bars Braziers Sheathing and Bar Copper, Sheet
and Bar Lead, and Wire of ali sizes; together With
their usual supply Of GRocEaIEs Of all kinds.
Richmond, June Is. l85l.-6w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
Sale Of Valuable Naked Greek Land.

PURSUANT to decree of the Circuit Court
4 of Augusta pronounced al the last June Term
of said Court, in cause therein pending, in which
Newton Rankin and others, are Complananis, and
Rober, Rankin and Others. are Defendants, shall
on the premises, on the 23rd day of August next.
if fair, If not the next fair day thereafter, Sundays
excepted, proceed to sell that valuable
TRACT OF LAND,
lying and being in Augusta County. on Naked
Creek, which Land belongs to the Heirs OF Sam
uel Rankin, decd, and is supposed TO contain
about 345. Acres. | will sell said Land all
together, or in parcels, which ever may be thought
best on the day OF sale.
TERMS.-So much Of the purchase money to
be paid at The time OF sale as will be sufficient to
defray all costs and charges attending this suit up
to the day of sale, and the Gusts of sale; of the re-
naming amount, e-third thereof to be paid IN
six months from the day Of sale, and the balance to
be paid in annual instruments of one two and three
years from the day of sale-the purchaser to exc
cute bond with approved and good security for the
deferred payments and the legal title to be retained
as ultimate security until the whole ofthe purchase
money is paid.
Thuse wishing the Land aforesaid can call on
me living near it, and will willingly shew it.
BENJAMIN WELLER, Comm.
Julv q lS5l-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
Augusta Female Seminary,
STAUNTON, VA.

rENHE duties of this Institution will be resumed
l. on 25lh August next, under the direction o. o,
Rev. VIM. b. Browne. Competent assistants VIII
be engaged as they may be needed, and every e*ef'
ton will be made to carry out the design OF the m
slituton in furnishing thorough, solid and praG''-
cal education 10 young ladies'.
TERMS.-Scientifc and Literary course lnelI'
ding the Latin, SIP To SIS; other languages eacll
$40, unless more than one is taken; Music, piano
and use OF instrument 500 2; Guitar il alone, S2o
Drawing and Painting $40. ~. ,,,,,
Boarding in respectable and genteel families rom
So to $40 per month. - ;,
For further information and for circulars apply 70
the prpcial in StaunIou. after July LIST, or 10
REV b. NJ. SMITH
S,aunton, June II, lS5l.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
Commissioners Sale Of Valuable
TOWN PROPERTY.


EpY virtue Of decree Of The Circuit Court Of Au'
ID gusta county, rendered at the June term, ~
81. in the case OF Ann E. Gushing, widow and ad
NIX Of Merrill Cushing, g. al, vs Edwin M. Cust-
ing g. al, will offer at public sale, in front OF the
Eagle Hotel, in Staunton, on Thursday the TN
day of August, 1851, that very commodlous and
valuable
BRICK HOUSE AND LOT
adjoining and for some time attached to the Eagle
Ho,el-lhe Ice House and Lot cut off from the
said Brick House Lot in the life time of said Cush'
ing-ard very valuable Out Lot containing a
bout.
IL acres,
living on the Valley Turnpike, short distance
from Staunton and adjoining the Toll house lut.-
The Outlet will be sold either in whole or dl-
vided to suit purchasers, as may be deemed best on
the day of sale Possession of the House ana Lot
will be given in January next.
TERMS OF SALE-So much of the purchase
money in hand as will be sufficient to defray the
costs of sale, and the remainder in six, twelve and
eighteen months, the purchasers to execute bond
with approved personal security for the deferred
payments, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security, until the whole purchase money IS paid.
w. H. HARTMAN, Com'r.
July 9, l85l.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
JULY z, 1851.

DRECKENRIDGE g. COWNE, have yet in
ID Store desirable stock ofthe following goods,
which they will sell at very reduced rates. in order
10 close Out their Summer Stock. Persons not yet
supplied will do well to call
China Silks, fine quality and handsome styles.
Pink, Blue and Mode Colored Bereges,
Berege De LANES and Linen Mouslines,
Melaiin Tissues and Esmaraldas, Of .various
styles,
French worked Capes and Collars,
And rich assortment ofthe finest RIbands ever
offered 10 this market, esrs
Ladies' Morocco and Kid Slippers,
ALSO
A fashionable lot of SUMNER CLOTHING. ready
made. for Gentlemen.
Main ST., Stanton, July 2, 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

THHE undersigned offers for sale the tract Of
L land upon which he resides, lying on South
River, about nine miles from Waynesboro', and
six from Weir's Cave. 1t contains about
504 ACRES,
and is so situated as to be suitably divided int
two parcels Two hundred and thirty acres arc
in cultivation, 200 of which are fine River bottom,
and the remainder well iimbered and the whole
well watered. The Improvements consist, Of .
good two story BRICK BUILDING, with
every necessary out house convenient. Purchasers
will call and see for themselves. :
SAMUEL KENNEDY.
June 25 l85l.-tIS.