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MORE OPPOSITION.

SINCE opposition has become The life of trade
~ The undersigned has determined To run as cheap
as the cheapest, and. that will not suite ne Will
run little cheaper than the cheapest. He has
commenced the HOUSE, SIGN, AND ORNA.
MENTAL PAINTING, PAPER HANGING
AND GLAZING on his own huok.and with the
aid Of his friends and the public he hopes to mer-
il q full share Of The public patronage. lie has
the experience of twelve years at the business and
he flatters himsefiha, he can please any one who
NAV favor him with lherwurk. Old Chairs paint
ed up in style that will be as good sa when
new. File can he found at his Ship in GaInws town,
near theValley Hotel. All persons having work
toilet will please give him call before closing
their bargain with some one else
r. b. THOMAS.
S,aunton, February l9, lS5l.-tf
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BEDDING FOR SrRAwBERRIEs.--It is an
excellent thing to cover the ground around
your strawberry plants. II keeps the soil
light, warm and moist, keeps down the
weeds, and keeps the fruit from being COW
cred with sand. The Prairie Farmer says
'The English use straw-hence the name
strao5erry. Oflate, spent tan-bark is much
recommended; and where plenty, is no
doubt frst-rate article; we have seen it
stated somewhere, that it is apt to flavor the
fruit. This would be fatal to it, if true to
any great extent. Saw-dust-which, by the
way, is frst-rate manure-would be I'M
exceptionable, and would be far better en-
ployed in mulching lands than in floating
down creeks, or going off in smoke to the
clouds. Let those who live near saw-mills
look out for the saw-dust-it will pay for
hauling"
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pEwARE OF COtNTERFEITs.

(EATE BAIIEf q nj 0HIV
1856 Chestnut Street. Philadelphia.

l36 Chestnut Street. IhiMdethtd'
m,or,rs and rs atches Jewelry, Sill
yer Ware, and Fanny Goods,
nFFER 10 the public an ext. i've assortment OF ev-
" ,r, thing ~ their line, 10 which th, are con-
stApt!, making additions b, every arrival from tsroI
ars. and yari, assortment OF Plated Sheffield are,
consisting in part Of Rich a'''n' Tea Set'' Cohee
and 'rra Uru', Ep,rgnes, branches, &c
Silver Ware, every description, kept constantly On
hand or manufactured 10 order at The shortest notice.
mauuac,or, Of the same being aideh d 10 The store.
They ,specalIy call The ATTENTION Of the P.o 70
their choc and varied assortment OF London Liverpool
a,J G.nry. " achcs from the factories Oft Cooper
NJ j Tobias & Co., Hyd. Sons also, from the crie'
bra.d establishment Of jules Jarg' psop, sCopenhagen'
English, French, aud American J,we'ry 'oiever, de-
,crrpiIon Dr.; e.
grr Rings
Turquoise, Pearl, Garnet. Ruby Emerald, and Coral
Sets
Marble, Flint, Bronze Statuary, and Paintings on
Metal and Porccaln from the hands Of celebrated ar
tYts.
Strangers visiting the City, are respectfully invited
10 visit their establishment.
Particular attention paid 10 the repairing " ~S''
PhiIadrlphia, May 20, lo5O.-ly
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The Franklin Paper Mill.

an 9th street. near the Petersburg Depnt, Rich
" mond, Virginia, is in good order. managed by
superior paper maker. and is turning OUT Printing
Paper, (for news) single and double medium, en-
velope and wrapping paper, equal in quality and as
low in price, as any mandatory IN the United
States.
On hand. good assortment of Cap and Letter,
fancy colors, for pamphlet covers; Manila. of va
rous sizes. "a first rate article for packing news
papers, &c., blue ard brown cotton yarns paper,
Sc.
Orders for any description. Of any weight and
dimensions. executed al The shortest notice.
U- Wanted. Linen and Cotton RAGS, 10y
which the cash will he paid IN delivery at The MILL
or remittancesmade as directed
March l9. Is5l.--St.
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WAYNEsBoRoUGH
DUG lhEElIp0DMTIo

NTEsSRS. WHITE s. CO., are now recei-
IVA wing and opening in Waynesburongh, a
large and carefully selected stock Of u
Drugs, Medicines, Paints. Oils. Dye Es9
Stuffs, and all the Patent Remedies of
the age. K3
The necessity and convenience of
such an establishment TO the citizens and those re-
siding in the vicinity Of Wavneshoro', must he
manifest TO everyone. We, therefore. hope thai
by keeping A FuN assortment. Selling fo" and
strict attention to business 10 be amply sustained
by the public. ,, On
Next dIoo below John Wayt, Esq
November %, lS49.
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REMOVAL.

,u,HE Subscriber has removed his BAkb W.
SHOP IN one If The front r'"ns OF the w
o;,;o Intel. where he viii bp happy I" wall up
g his friends and customers al all hours n'efa'
;na ' rnnnnu ppchng. &e .prarlisrd as ,rfr'"p'f
sIs', attend HI sick. under The direction I"
P"VSc''"' G. lIARNAN SAUPE.
I,,u,rv [. IS5l.-tf.
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.gT yEyE OLD NT.9.VD,

6 doors aboes The Store Of B. Crmyord's, Esq }
rlSHE undersigned continues 10 carry on The
Il COACH-MAKING BUSINESS in all lis
various branches. He 10 thankful for patronage
heretofore received, and hopes from his long expe
rience and personal a,lenin.,o merit continuance.
He has a variety of Carriages on hand Of every
description used in this country.
o. Repairing done IN the best manner and al
reasonable prices.
He has also connected with his Coach Mnnufac
tory the Saddlery business and will keep cum
slsn,ly on hsndand for sale, Saddles and Harness
of every description, Carriage Trimmings, harness
Mounting, " hips. Saddlerers, Carriage Springs,
Axles, Sc, Sc Call and see.
JUDSON Mccoy.
Slaunlon, Aug. 81, le50,-lf
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DISSOLUTION.

'JNHE partnership heretofore existing under
the firm Of Brown s. Fulks has this day been
dissolved by mutual cnnseni.
All persons indebted 10 the flrm are requested to
settle their accounts with little delay as posi-
bic.
Either f,he parties are authorized to use the
n,,ne uf,he Arm in settlement Of the business.
VACHEL j. BROWN,
JOHN G. FULkS.
March |, 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-30

Rose CUTTINGs.-One of the best meth
DDS of securing the success of these, is to
stick the cutting an inch into clean river
sand, with properly prepared soil about an
inch below to receive the roots as soon as
they strike. The clean sand prevents the
wood from rotting. A correspondent of the
Horticulturist succeeded with this, when ev-
cry other mode failed, and says he does not
lose one in twenty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-30

81 A husband and a wife, being much
at variance, referred their quarrels to Mr..
Howels. Each accused the other, and both
declared themselves to be without blame.
MIR. Howels heard them very patiently, and
then said, My judgment is this i: Let the
innocent forpive the guilty.
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ENCOURAGE YOUR OWN MECHANICS!
A. M, SIMPSON,

kAs AVA, SAAFAA - Jaw
y ESPECTFULLY informs the public that ne
IL hasjus received from Baltimore large sup
ply of Material n his line. such as Lass, Newest
Style, and Jery handsome Gum III
Over Shoes, with Guia Percha bot VI
toms, a new and spendid article. Ia
French Calf Skins; Morocco and tSs
Kid all descriptions Fine l.asllngs for Laa
dies CATERS; FTauche for do. varions coIors.
new article While Kid for Wedding Shoes
Sc, &c., which he is prepared to Manufacture
into BUTTS, Shues. &C.. in style that cann" fa'l
to please. All work warranted.
In addition to the work done in his own shop, he
has added a handsome slock OF
BOOTS, SHOES, &C.,
of Northern make, which hs will sell at reduced
prices. for cash, VI ON the usual time.
gg- Ladies' White Kid SHOES made to "r-
der. for Weddings and Parties, at short notice
Staunton, Sept. 20, 1851.
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ETIeUETTE.-So punctilious are the peo-
pie in Boston, that some time ago. an ex-
quisite who was drowning, declined receiv-
ing assistance from man who had sprang
overheard to help him, lisping out as he fl
nally sunk-"You will excuse me, have
not been introduced to your
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-30

@s- Judge Buckner of Kentucky, has de-
cided against the law of that State taxing
insurance companies of other States having
agencies there. He says the law conflicts
with that provision of the Federal Constitu-
ton which declares that "the citizens of each
State shall be entitled to all privileges and
immunities of citizens in the several States"
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Stanton March /, 1851.

| beg 10 say that for reasons ofmy continued fee.
bic health have been advised to quit business. |
return my grateful acknowledgements 10 the public
for The liberal patronage bestowed On Brown 4
Fulks" and respectfully invite continuation Of
it to my late. partner Mr.. Fuks.
VACHEL J. BROWN.
Stanton March s. 1851.
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'UyHE undersigned takes this method Of inform
Il ing The public tina, he has in his employ ba-
ker of the first order, one who dies up baking
brown. and that in the future he will always keep
IN hand supply of fresh bread for thnse in want OF
The same aIsn cakes of every descrp ton, kept on
hand and furnished TO order.
CHAS. Fl. BALL.
N. o. Persons wishing 10 subscribe fur bread
will lei me have their names and it will be sent TO
order.
Saunlon, March &c, 1851. c. Fl. B.
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NUNNERIEs.-A petition, signed by three
thousand ladies, has been presented to the
Pennsylvania Legislature, requesting legis-
lative enactments restraining and control
ling the establishment of nunneries within
the bounds of the State. twas referred 10
the Committee on Yice and immortality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-30

l-The use of white paint as cosmetic,
renders the eyes week, painful and watery;
it produces pimples on the skin, attacks the
teeth, destroys the enamel, and loosens them.
1t heats the mouth and throat, and infects
and corrupts the saliva. 1t penetrates the
pores of the skin, and finally affects the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-30

o. In some experiments by Dr.. Edwards,
on Frogs, it was found that enclosed IN Plas-
ter so as to exclude the air, they lived six
weeks. They have also been kept TOR three
years. enclosed in plaster, but in cellar at
low temperature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-30
Daguerreotypes for 81 so.

XYTALDER g. GREENE. Daguerrean Artists
w at the Virginia Hotel wunld ann"uced uher
public that they will remain in Siaunion but
short time, and having facilities of getting stock
at greatly reduced prices, they are thereby enabled
to lake pictures at Nonhernprices, or from 81 5O
upwards Portraits taken as usual by an original
process in few seconds time without regard 10
weather and warranted moi 10 fade. Always on
hand an assortment Of Guild Lockets and Breast
pins, Fancy Bnok Cases and Miniature Cases sui
table for sending through the mails, the postage On
which is but a trifle.
T.. w. Valdez.
n. NJ. GREENE.
Siauoton. February 49, 1851
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n O r. &C Il .

Being now the snle proprietor of the late con-
Germ of Brown and Fulks will continue the bus
iness at The old stand. ! take this occasion to ad-
verlse tina, will he happy to see persons in search
of the hest articles in my line. am assured that
my goods and prices. aud my disposition to please
and accommodate cannot but meet with their ap
probation should be doing injustice to The public
and my own feeling were not 10 add, that am
thankful for past patronage.
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Claiming at Reduced Prices.

pOIJ.ITZ s. CO..will from this time dis.
d n,se ,fihpir remaining Stuck of Winter Clo-
,bur n, re lucrd prices. Those in want of any ar
,icl- in their line will please call "lmmedialsly if
not s"oner."
February l9. 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-30

O. The bound of the tiger, when spring
ing upon his prey, is OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ding, as it is said, to the distance Of one
hundred or more feet; 1t is from its spring
that the animal gets his name. He, as it
were, ''Shoots himself at his prey;" and tt
ger, in the Armenian language, signifies an
arro,c-the name also given the river Tigris,
on account of IFS velocity
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CO. The Albany Knickerbocker tells of "a
young man who recently died in that city
Of disappointed ambition, as he "wanted to
wear high shirt collars and his mother
wouldn't let him.
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~ AL the principal mercantile houses
of Richmond, will send out an agent by the
next steamer to make arrangements for OBJ
tanning their goods henceforth direct from
ENGLAND
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THE KENT COUNTY MASSACRE.

HAvRE DE GRACE, April 18th, 8 r. M
There has been great excitement mere ~
day, in consequence of the ARRIVAL o. an 1i-
icer from Charlestown, who immeaia'eiy
proceeded 10 arrest man named Nlcnolas
Murphy, on the charge of being one OF the
murderers of the Cosden family, at the
GEORGETOWN Cross Roads, i'll Kent county.
II will be remembered that man, nam
ed Thomas Drummond, was arrested in Ce-
ell county about the first of March, on sus-
nicion OF having been connected with the
murder, and lodged in Jail, where he has re-
manned ever since. The evidence against
him was, that on Wednesday evening, 26th
the day of the massacre, he disappeared
from the neighborhood suddenly and with
out assigning any cause for his departure.
and could give no satisfactory account OF
his movements during the interval.
He alledged that he lodged at the house
of man by the name of Ford (who lives
in the neighborhood of Black Bird on the
night of the murder, which declaration Ford
corroborated, but stated that Drummond did
not arrive at his house until late hour OF
the night. One of the pockets of his pam
falcons bore the distinct impression OF
bloody handl Murphy, the man arrested
here to-day, came forward and testified that
he and Drummond were out together on the
afternoon and night of the murder, hunting
muskrats.
Drummond, notwithstanding this testimo-
ny was still held for further examination,
and has now confessed, declaring that Muir
ply, Shelton, Ford, Stills and Taylor, are
the parties who committed the bloody out
rage. They have all been arrested except
Shelton, and the officers are in pursuit
of him. This is not the same Shelton, the
miller who was among the first arrested
Ford is the same man who testified at the
examination that Drummond did not reach
his house until after midnight.
learn from the officer who arrested Muir
ply that Drummond declares that he had no
hand in the matter himself, and that the on
ly object of the band was plunder-that his
guilt only consists in knowledge Of the
conspiracy before the deed was committed.
Webster, the uncle of Mrs. Cosden, who
has so long rested under the suspicion of
having been the instigator of his dreadful
tragedy, seems to be in no manner imphca-
ted by the confession of Drummond, who
intimates that if some of the Cosden family
had not escaped and given the alarm, it was
their intention to have followed up the work
of plumber and blood, and that other families
would have been massacred the same night.
Murphy, on being arrested, appeared to
be the least concerned of all the crowd as
sembled Ford and Stills have been lodged
in Jail at Elkton.
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acquisitions Va Central Railroad
Ess.s, 49, s5,zitzs5
gs ~ ~ 49, \ SsfSS.

SUBSCRIBERS lur the extension ol The Virgin
- ia Central Railruau from Nayneshrough +"
S,auntun are required 10 pay into the Bank ut The
Valley in Virginia Al Slaunon--in addition to calls
Of January, February. April, May, June, Jmly. An
gust, September, October November and Deceul-
Der, 1850. amounting 10 sixty dollars per share
The sum of per share On first day Of February
IS per share the first day of March, and s. pei
share on The first day of April. 1851.
By order Of the Board of Directors
J. GARRETT, Sec'ry.
January !, ls5l.-tf.
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q Be above the opinion of the world, and
act from your own sense ofright and wrong.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-30

Alcohol. Spirits of 'Turpen'ine, Orange Sheac, very
fine, Black Pepper, Venitian Red &c. Extract
Of Lemon, Vial Corkscrews, Nit. Silver, Pow
dered Opium. Sulp. Morphine, Blue Mass, Flake
Mama, Sc, SC.
E. BERKELEY.
Staunton, April g, 1851.
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"Here's a health to the fools, your pa
tients, said celebrated English physician
to another.
Thank you, my dear sir, was the reply;
'let me have all the fools, and you are well
come to the rest of the practice"
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7 OFFER for sale Tract Of Land lying on the
South Fork of Rockish River. in Nelson Conn
~. adjoining the Iauds of James W"nds. Esq, Mr.
Samuel \Vnnds and others, containing by old sur
vey between
FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED ACRES,
considerable portion Of winch is Ruckllsh low
gronndsand branch flats. The balance Is all arabic
high land Of good quality indeed Is very .superi
or. The low grounds and branch flats fine mlrad
uw land There is on the tract an ample supply
oftimber, and one or two very desirable rock quar-
ries.
The improvements consist of Mill propelled
by Rock fish river. bulli in modern style. with
casiirnn machinery. and two pair of sIonrs-thr
basement stury of stone: gond Saw Mill good
framed Barn. Corn inrses Stables. Tubacc" Houses
Negro Houses with hnrk chmneys. small
DWELLING HOUSE,
Ice House and other necessary oui- houses. and an
Apple Orchard ofpxcelIent w!nlef fruit
Rock6sh Valley is situated at the Eastern base
of the Blue Ridge Mountain, is high and rnman
tic cunnry, alike remarkable h,r It's beauty, health
fulness and fertility aud the tract now Uttered for
sale has long been regarded among he most desrn-
BILE in that sectiun Of counr,'. II is distant frum
Howardsville on James River, and The Canal.
about eighteen miles from The contemplated de-
pot on the Railroad nnw in plogrpss from Chariot
tesville, acruss the Blue Ridge, tn Stanton. only
eight or ten miles twenty miles from the Univer
sify of Virginia, and about fifteen from SlaunIon
The terms wl. be made to Accommodate the pur
chaser. and gu"d bargain may be had by early ap-
pca linn To James VI. Harris. Esq. who resides
on The land. Fle may asu he addressed by letter.
directed 10 Greenfield, Nelson Co.. ia.
JOHN l.. HARRIS.
November %, IS49.-tf
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FOR RENT,

a LARGE ROOM opening M the street, IN
~ convenient pafi pf The lawn. and suitable W.
Shop or Office Enquire at this once
March IL, 1851.
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X4HITE WASH BRUSHES.-Jusi received
w large lot by E. BERkELEi'
April 2, 1851.
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DYWgS and .EEedicineS.

rTHE subscriber is now receiving his
u SpYngsnppIy Of DRUGS AND {
MEDICINES. lie returns his thanks '8
to his friends for past favors. and begs sfIIa
leave to inform them and the public aSsg4
generally, that he believes he can lliisIr
Still supply them with every thing in.A#S9
his line on as good terms as they can be HytGR
bought elsewhere. He has just recei- sAA
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@r Perhaps the most remarkable instance
on record of the power of memory, is one
related of William Lion, strolling player
of England, who wagered crown bowl of
punch that he could repeat the contents Of
one number of the Daily Advertiser, pa
per crammed with advertisements, from be-
ginning to end. The next morning, not
withstanding the total want of connection
between the paragraphs, the variety of adj
vertisements, and the general chaos which is
prevalent in any newspaper, he repeated it
from beginning to end, without the least
hesitation or mistake.
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PUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

sbv virtue of authority vested in rs BY the last
ID will and testament of Samuel Finley. decd,
we will nroceed To sell at Public Auction. on the
PREMISES. on Tuesday the 20lh day Of May next.
all The Landed Estate. belonging the EsIaie ni
H.. ,iu Ihu &, Ill M,inu
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ANEcDoTE OF PATIcK HENRY.-When
the celebrated Patrick Henry was near the
close of his 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, ''worth more than all others
ever printed; yet it is my misfortune never
to have read it with proper attention and
feeling till lately" About the same time he
wrote his daughter---w hear it is said
the Deisis have claimed me. The thought
gives me far more pain than the appellation
of Tory! For consider religion ofinfnite-
ly higher Importance than politics; and l find
much cause to reproach myself that have
lived so long and given no decided and pub
lie proof of my being Christian
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Bread Bread!! Bread!

Slaunton. February 10, 1851.
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FARMS FOR SALE.

December IS. lS50.-tds.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

Then weep not when the lhrobing pulse is
still; wien The forehead turns 10 an icy
coldness; when the eye grows dim and
CLASSY; shudder not at the sable robes Of
mourning, nor atlhe open grave! But can
all this bea Is il not a superstitious, vain
|imaginingl Does it not contradict the
principles of philosophy, truth and reIig.
ion? Is it possible for a spirit--''an i'm.
material subslance''-zto exert even more
than giant strength Is The nee Of ghosts,
goblins and spectres revived again! There
must be some delusioil in those spirit voices
that ere heard. They make a he'll! of
heaven, q heaven of hell; they form a hall
way; house. n parga.ory, where departed
souls remain 10 do penance foralheir sins on
earth. We may be pleased with these
communings,apd be startledat their strange
exactness; bu, still we cannot but think
that there. is some fantasy, something TO Us
inexplicable, which would unfavel all sE,e
mystery. Pleasant as the reality would
be, philosophy and religion alike condemn
it. We wait with anxious expectation the
rolling away Of the clouds that envelope
this secret working; until then we will
rest assured that these troubled spirits ire
NOT messengers from God. 4, l., ,5..sf =
s WAsHiNeroN, Pa, March1s5l. ~, ,.gT