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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-09

CcRIosiriEs OF rHE CENsvs-The county Of
Louderdals, in Alabama. is remarkable for many
things but not the leas, of its wonders is the fan
cy some of its people have tor names of portsntous
length. Little Master Smiths is j. w. TIA
=. c, R. <. Smith. which the census taksr hss
Kindly explained upon the margin, by writing the
iall name, or all the names. as follows: James
wesley Turner Hogan Anderson Gabriel Canton
Roger EOeneser Smith. The young gentleman
was month old when this affection was visited
upon him.
Miss House was three ysars old wbsn her "a.
rents responded for her. and gave the initials Of he,
nams or names a. follows; S.MC.J. Epr
House. Hero, also, we have the beneh. Of the
csnaus mans marginal notes. and learn that Sarah
Mary Cathariue Jane Elizabeth Deborah Frances
House accord with the parenis' notions ofsuphony.
5unly no more children could have been looked
for in these homes.
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STANTON WO0LLEN FACTORY,


prie,orshavingcompleted thelrOuildlngs
and provided themselves with new machinery
Of the most approved construction, are now ready
TO manufacture, in the best manner, end on the
shortest notice, the fabrics which are commonly
used in the country.
They will keep on hand good assortment OF
Linseys, Fulled cloths, Jeans, Kerseys, Casinetts
or Satnets and Stocking yarn, which they will
sell on moderate terms, or exchange for Wool al
the market value.
For the accommodationof farmers ihey will
manufacture such goods as may be desired, and
furnish all the materials except the woo, or they
will card WOOL. spin yarn, and full and dye cloths,
receiving payment in wool or money, as the Gus
toner may prefer.
The prices for manufacturing when the company
furnish every thing but the wool, will be, fol-
lows, according to quality, viz:
For Lindseys from II to % cents.
&" PULLED Cln,hes from 90 to so cents.
" Jeans and Kerseys from 20 to 80 cents.
&c Cassinetts and Sattnetts from 80 to As cents.
The prices of cardng the company furnishing
the oil in all cases will be six cents per pound pay
able in WOO cash on delivery of the rolls.
Ten thousand pounds of Wool wanted immedi-
ateIy.
d. w. KENNEDY, Sup't.
BENJAMN CRAWFORD,
WILLIAM w. DoNAGHE,
ALEX. RI. H. Sr,hRT, ) PrOprietors.
| April 8. 1850.
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE
,T,HE undersigned As Executors of the late Johr

'INHE undersigned as Executors OF the late John
"a RI. PeytoD, now offer for sale handsome and
valuable Tract Of Land. lying a mile and hall
from Staunton. immediately West OF the Land re-
Gently purchased Of them by VIM j. Shumaie-
llis Tract is part Of the old Montgomery Hal
estate. and contains ego ACES As--about lOU
Acres OF which are cleared and under good fence
the residue Is very heavily mbered. The Land
lies well and is susceptible of high cultivation and
is adapted to the growth Of all kinds OF grains and
grasses. The Dwelling House is large TWO
STORED LOG DWELLING with Stone
Basement, containing besIdes he basement Rooms
and Carrot. Two large Rooms on The first and three
on the second floor. There is never-f ling Spring
of Limeston wafer near the House, and also a
good Apple Orchard on the Land.
ne Terms will be made mos, accommodating,
and Il less Land is wanted, 100 Acresof the wood
land may be sold to adjoining Farmers without IN
jury 10 the Tract
End We also offer Tract of $50 ACRES Of
Land lying two miles from Siaunton, on the road
leading TO Mrs. Tayor's. Eighty Acres cleared,
and the rest heavily timbered-the whole under
good fence. No improvements.
Ord. We also offer 70 Acres lying on the Hebron
Church road adjoining the lands of a. p. Stuart
twenty Acres are cleared and the rest tlmbered.
This is very fine Land. Apply 10 John L. Peyton,
Stanton.
WILLIAM NJ PEYTON,
JOHN l.. PEYTON.
o. N. B.-The first named Farm will be for
rent il moi sold by the first Of April next.
March S, lS5l.-if
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DIR. e. II AMEGILL'S
Celebrated Universal Drawing and Healing SalVt

THE greatest blessing that man can inherit in this
Il life, is health II is old maxim and true one
'that sound health like good sight, the value is sci.
dom known until it is ost Il should be the aim Of
every man obtan. possblca pcrfrc, state Of h,sh
Life Cannot be enjoyed without it, 1t can be obtaned
DR.. E. Hammill's Universal Drawing and Healing
Salve has been triumphant, and in every case in
which il has been used, Pains, Strains, Tetierworm.
Boo Biles, Errispilas, Bone Felton, ScrofuIa White
Swelling, Neuralgia. Rheumatic Pains, Fresh Wounds.
Old Sores Burns, Scads, Cancer, Warts, and Corns,
and various other ailments. The thousands that have
used and be"n ben fit ted By lis heangquality, crate
fu for its aid III restoring them TO health daily
dering their testimonials, and cert caes of its virtues
from all parts Of the country What il has done for the
afflicted heretofore, it will perform for ali who may
il hereafter. Wherever it has used it has
never been found wanting There thousands in the
land who, If they knew its many superior qualities
would never be without it, spare il from their houses
The afflicted would hail il his thousands have already
as their deverer from pain, and rejoice in the perfect
enjoyment Of health. Let all the afflicted try il and find
q
1t can be obtained at Thos. p. Eskrdges Druggist,
aud Morris Goodies, Staunton Sterling & Son, and
A. Houck, Harrsonburg, j. j. T. A. G.. Brown Bridge
water Price s per Box. Be and ask for DR.. E.
HAMMILL's Universal Drawing and Healing Salye.
Staunton Feb 3. lS5I.-Iy.
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Ton THUMB AND JENNY LISD.-General Tom
Thumb is following in the wake Of Jenny Lind ey-
erywheTo. lie reached New Orleans jus, in time
for an interview, which the Delta describes as
follows:
The General knelt at the feet of tho Niphtp-
gale and kissed her hand very deyou,ly. He had
also macy little appropriate. Offhand compliments,
which he showered upon the fair Swedo with great
gallaniry, concluding by taking cut his beautiful
little iewHsd watch, which he offered to Miss
Lind as Keepsake. She respectfully declined the
offer, romarking that twas too small for her, After
the interchange Of mutual good wishes, the General
departed with many profound bows and kisses Of
his very small fingers. The General and Barnum
also had very tender scene at parting. The Gen
eral hoped Barnum would take care of himself and
not get too wild and frolcsome since no had got
from his Che generally control; and Banum enoin-
cd The General to give up cock tails and cigars and
lake the pledge; whereupOn the General suggested
to the EmpreSariO that he had humbugs enough on
hand, without undertaking that of teetotasm.-
They embraced and parted.
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'E'flE Co-partnership heretofore existing under
the firm of Brown s. Fuks has this day been
dissolved by mutual oonoen,.
All persons indebted to the firm are requested to
settle their accounts with as little delay as posi-
bic.
Either ofihe parties are authorized to use the
name of The firm in settlement Of the business.
FACHEL J. BROWN,
JOHN G. FULKS.
March | 1871
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THRESEYNc MACH
Daguerrcosypcs tor 81 80.

WALDER s. GREENE. Daguerrean Artists
w at the Virginia Hotel would ANNOUNCED ,olher
public that they will remain in Staunton but a
short time, and having facilities Of getting stock
at greatly reduced prices they are thereby enabled
TO take pictures at Northern prices, or from 81 so
upwards. Portraits taken as usual by an original
process in few seconds time without regard to
weather and warranted not to fade. Always on
hand an assortment of Gold Lockets and Breast
pins, Fancy Book Cases and Miniature Cases sui
liable for sending through The mails, the postage on
which is bu! trAe
f. w. WALDER.
n. NJ GREENE.
Staunton, T3brllry -, 1851.
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.AEEY BOOKS.

SBOETICAL DEPARTMENT. works
of Byron, Milton, Young, Dante, Tasso.
Burns, Mrs. Hemans, Cowper, Montgomery
Scott, Thompson, Willis, and Pollpck's Course OF
Time.
PROSE.-Life of Christ, Barnes Notes on The
Gospel, Acts and EpisiIe to the Romans. Prayer
Books, (beauiifulbinding) Psalms and Hymns (arge
and small editon) Bibles, Tesramenls, Here Lit
lie and There Little, Precepi upon Prpcept.
Shakespeare. (wiIh 40 iusIratons.) Sene's
Works. Letters from Ireland, by Charlotte Eliza
beth, Esop's Fables, R,bnson Crusoe, Don Quiz
olte. Edgeworh's Popular Tales, the Spectator.
British Essayisi, Knlckerbocker, New York. and
the Sketch Book by Irving, Domestic Economy
Domestic Receipt Book, by Miss Bppcher, the
Virginia Housewife, by Mrs Randolph. Miss Less
lies complete Cookery. the Grorga Scenes. Lift.
ofWm. Writ, and large and general assortment
of School Books. BlankBooks, Fools Cap. Letter
and Note Paper, Envelops, Sc, &c., just received
and for sale by
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ROCKINGHAM LAND
ZOE SALE.

E'flE subscriber will offer for sale at public Auc
liun on the 22nd day Of May, 1851. if mol
sold privately before that day. very Valuable
Farm. situated On she Shenandoah River adjoining
the Lands, OF Joseph Conrad, Dr.. Jennings and
others, containing about 700 ACRES. On this
Farm there lisa large body of superior PINE and
OAK TIMBER, which is rendered very valuable
on account of its close proximity to numerous Saw
mills. 1t also embraces fine body of River Bot
tom and UPLAND, now in fine state ofcuItvalion,
and susceptible of the highest condition ofimprove-
ment.
The locality and great conveniencas of this Farm,
rende! it most desirable pOperty-having upon il
various Springs Of The finest water, and is situated
in the midst ofsevera Flour mills and Saw mills
besides, upon it, there is one of the finest mill
sizes in the county.
1t IS located I'M neighborhood proverbal for intel
llgence. honesty and morality which is great in
dncemsnts to purchasers.
will also differ for sale all MY aiming Utensils,
go Il: E: Z: e: =; ...''
December IS, lS50.-'& -
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USRlViLLED LIFE.LIEE LIKENESSES.
A RE taken ia the latest style, with all the late
"A Improvements in the Art, by
R. y. RANKIN.

improvements IN lhe Ar, Dy
n. y. RANKIN,
from Philadelphia, who will remain in this place
for a few days only, for the purpose of furnishing
those who wish with an accuSPe likeuessof Them
selves or friends Those who examine his pictures
will see, that in..depth Of tone, life like expression.
beauty ofexecuton, and harmonious blending Of
light and shade, they are second 10 none in The
Country; and after receiving superior fiSsh with
solution of gold, are celebrated for their soft tone
and while they far ercel tbe Finest Painting, they
are equally as durable. The plates on which they
are taken are ofihe finest FRENCH MAEuFAcTURE
and no pains or expense are spared in getting them
up in the best manner by the use Of The gavanic
battery.
o. A full course of Instruction, or instruction in
all the lae Improvements in The Art,given on rea-
sonable terms.
o. Rooms open from s, A. NJ. 10 5. P. NJ.
during which hours The Ladies and Gentlemen of
this place politely solicited to cali and examine
specimens.
01- Persons taken sIngly or in groups on rea-
sonable terms.
10" Rooms at Mr.. j. N. Woodward's, Ea
gle Hotel.
R. J. RANKIN, Daguerrean.
Slaunton, Jan. 8. 1851 IT,
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The annals ofmedica science, affording as they do
ample proof ofthe power and value of many medicinal
agents. have furnished no examples ocompare with the
sautary effects produced by "AYRE,S CHERRY
PICTORIAL"
The remarkable cures of diseases ofthe Lungs which
have been realized by It's use, atested as they are by
many prominent professors and physicians in this and
foreign lands, should encourage the afflicted TO nerse
with the strong that the use ofthebe
ry Pectora will relieve and.ultimately cure them.
represent to the publicunsocited testimonials from
of the first in country upon whose iudp
ment and experience implicit confidence may be placed
DIR. PERKINS, President Fremont Medical col.
ege oil the most learned and intelligent ply scians
IN The country, considers composition Of rare ex-
cellence for the OF that formidable disease Con-
sumption"
Norwich, April &c, 1916.
DR.. }. G. Ayer-Dear able to the request
OF your agent, will cheerully state what we have
known Of The effects OF your CHERRY PICTORIAL,
and they have been astonishing indeed Mrs. Betsey
Streeter had been afflicted with and relentless
cough, which reduced her very low so low that little
hope could be entertained of her recovery Numerous
remedies had been tried without effect before the Cher.
ry Pectoral. And that has sured her. George Wat.
kInson, ESQ., had to our knowledge been afflicted with
Asthma, for eleUe gears, and grown yearly worse uu
til the CHERRY PICTORIAL has now removed the dis
case and he is as free from any of its symptoms as we
are. The Rev. Mark Dane had been so severely at.
tackled with the Bronchitis, 10 disable him from his
duties, and nothing had afforded him relief until MIR.
lhornng) carried him bottle of your Pectoral which
cured him at once, aud he ociates as usualin his
place. These are three Of the cases in which we have
known 1t successful but never to fail We have great
pleasure 10 Certifying 10 these facts and are respected
your humble servants
REV. DAVID THoRNING.
HON. JOSEPH BATTLES
Among the distinguished authorities who have Civ
en- their names TO recommend CHERRY PICTORIAL as
thbest remedy that is known for the Affections of the
Lungs are "The London Lance, !" madam Journal
OF Medical Science" Boston NJ Il and Surgical
Journal" Charleston Is. Co. Medical Review"
"N. Jersey Medical Reporter" Prof. Webster, Har.
ward College, Prof Bartlett, Iransy taaa tayersity
Of Medicine, President Perkins, Vermont ~ Id Col
lege DR.. Valentine Mott, New ~ {Fafker
Cleayeand, Bowdn College, Prof. kktterfl VIII.
loughby College, Ohio, Prof Braithw aite Leeds ng)
NJ dical School, Sir Richard Kane, Queens Colfege
Ireland, Prof Rosrnbaum, Leipsic.
The public have but 10 know the virtues and astonish.
ing success Of the CHERRY PECTORAL,o in Gu
ring diseases Of the Lungs when they will feel Sc.
cure from these dangers whenever this remedy can be
obtained.
Prepared byJ C. AVER, Chemist Lowell Massachu.
setts and for sale by EsKRIDoE KINNEY, Druggists
Staunton, Virginia
April 8. 1885,
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eESrLENESs.
sy mas. nxaAxs.

II thou hast crushed flower,
The roo, may not be bigAt,d;
II thOa hast quenehed lamp,
Once more it msy be lighted;
Ba, on toy heart or on thy lutte,
The string which thou hast broken,
Shall never in sweet soslud again
Give to thy touch a token.
n thou hast looSed bird,
Whose voice of song could cheer thee,
Still, still he may be won
From the skies TO MARBLE near thee;
Bu, il upoa the troubled sea
Thou hast thrown gem unheeded,
Hope not that the wind or the wave shall bring
The treasure back when needed
lfthOu hast bruised vine,
The summers breath is healing,
And i,s clusters yet may grow
Through the leaves their bloom revealing;
But if thou hast cup o'erthrown
With bright draught flcd-oh' never
Shall; the earth give back that lavished wealth
To cool thy parched lips fever
The heart is like that cup,
lfthoa waste the love it bore thee
And like tina, jewel gone,
Which the deep will not restore thee
And like the string Of harp or lutte
Whence the sweet sound, is scattered
Gsn,ly, oh, gently, touch the chords,
So sOoa forever shattered
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MORE OFsE0OSEYEO.y

SINCE opposition has become the life of trade,
~ the undersigned has determined TO run as cheap
as the cheapest, ant. IF that will not suite he will
run little cheaper than the cheapest. He has
commenced the HOUSE, sign, AND ORNA.
MENTAL PAINTING, PAPER HANGING
AND GLAZING on his own hook ,and with the
aid Of his friends and the public he hopes to mer-
itS full share of the public patronage. He has
the experience of twelve years at the business and
he fiatters hmsefthat he can please any one who
may favor him with theirwork. Old Chairs paint.
ed up in style that will be as good sa when
new. He can be found at bis Shop in Gallows town
near the Valley Hotel. All persons having WORK
to let will please give him call before closing
their bargain with some one else.
R. B. THOMAS.
Staunton, February l9, lS5l.-tf.
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eVeesv .ESg0bzSsEsasse asT.
MANUEACTORY


rsNHE undersigned having bought the Interest!
d. of JAMES MARsTELLEs, in the concern of
HRADY s. MARsrsLLgR, beg leave to inform the
public, thatthey 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 mostNashionablestyle ofthe best materials,
and on terms to suit the purchaser. Especial al
tention given to all kinds Of repairing From the
specimens OF work sent from orr shop we flater
ourselves to have given satisfaction, and with a
determination to merit continuance of the iher-
al patronage heretofore bestowed the undersigned
pledge themselves TO renewed efforts to please
Shop neal the Bank.
HARDY s. BROTHERS.
MAY l6, lS49.
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ENCOURAGE YOUR OWN MECHANICM
a, NJ. SIMPSON.

a. NJ. SIMPSON,
u ESPECTFULLY informs the public that he
AZ hasjus. received from BALTIMORE, large sup
ply Of Material his line, such as Lasts, Newes,
Style, and very handsome; Gum e1
Over Shoes. with Gulla Percha bot VI
toms, a new and splendid article. 'z.-E~sas
French Calf Skins; Morocco and g.
Kid. of all descriptions Fine hastings for Laa
dies Caters; Franche for do, various cours, a
new article; White Kid for Wedding Shoes,
&C., Sc, which he is prepared to Manufacture
into Boots, Shues, &c, in a style that cannot fail
to please. All work warranted
In addition to the work done in his own shop, he
has added handsome stock Of
BOOTS, SHOES, &c,
of Northern make. which he will sell at reduced
prices. for cash, or on the usual time
E- Ladies' White Kid Shoes made to or
der. for Weddings and Parties, at short notice.
Staunton, Sept. %, 1850.
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BEWARE OF CoUNTERFEITs.
BAILEY & co.
(LATE BAILEY & KITcHEN,)


Importer, and anuacturers of aches, Jewelry, Sill
YER Ware, aud Fancy Goods,
OFFER to the public exte i've assortment Of ev-
" cry thing in their line, to which tn. are con-
stanty making additions by every arrival from EuroL
large and varied assortment Of Plated Sheffield W are,
consisting in part OF Rich Walters Tea Sets, Coffee
and Tea Urns, Epergnes, Branches, sc.
Silver Ware, of every description, kept constantly
hand manufactured 10 ORDER the shortest notice,
mandatory Of the being attached to the
They especially call the attention Of the ID to
their choic, and varied Of London Liverpool
aud Geneva Watches, from the factories of Cooper,
WI Tobias & Co, Hyd, Sons; also, from the cele.
bratrd of Jules Jurgcnson, Of Copenhagen
English, French, and American Jewelry, oeyery de-
scrpuon
Diamond Sets, Bracelets, Breaches Ear Rings, Fin.
ger Rings.
Turquoise, Pearl, Garnet, Ruby, Emerald and Coral
Sets.
Marble, Flint, Bronze Statuary, aud Paintings on
Metal aud Porcelain, from the hands Of celebrated
lists.
Strangers visiting the City, respectfully invited
TO v,sn their establishment.
Particular attention paid the repairing Of atehes.
Philadelphia, May 80, lS5O.-Iy
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HOTEL FOR RENT.

I PROPOSE renting my TAVERN ESTAB-
LlSHMENT at the Warm Springs. Bath
Courthouse. The buildings are Brick. large and
well arranged, calculated to lodge about forty or
fifty persons-Slabling for fifty Iorses-an excel.
lent garden--a well of waller and Ice house on the
lot. | would furnish portion Of he Furniture
len Acres of Meadow, four or five Acres Of paslnre
land, and the privilege Of getting fire-waod on
my land cuse at hand, and some If The Servants.
or would furnish all the Furniture and Servants
The prospect for doing good business al this time
is flatering. A man who has experience in Hotel
keeping, with small family, and can cume recon-
mended for capability, honesty and sobrietv. I am
disguised to bargain with on liberal terms
w. GEORGE MAYSE.
Warm Springs, February 26, lS5l.-tf
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e5- Crest sensation has been lately csussd at
Florence BY an intended duel with pistols between
two countesses, in consequence Of political dis
puts. One Of these ladies had taken an ae,ivs
part In the war of Italian independence. and the
other was the wife Of distinguished diploma,ist.
The ecmbalants were on the ground, and the pis-
tola charged. when fortunately their husbands ar
lived, and Pu! stop to the affair.
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PATTERSON'S
s. TU.NIC COMPOUND.

WINCHESTER, June 3, 1850.
Having used Pattersun's Alternative and Tonic
Compound, both mysefand in my family, for the
lasteigh years, and having been cured Of obstinate
rostIveness AID sick head ache, 10 which | have
oeen for long time subject, take pleasure in IT,
commencing its use to others afflicted in the same
way.
have also used it for Cholic and Cholera Nor
nus the latter very violent, and Of which was re-
Iieved by il in very short time.
1t has proved equally ellicacous with different
members Of my family, and in many other cases
within my Owl knowledge.
Signed, J. H. KEMP.
New MARKET, Shen Co., May 80, 1850.
take great pIeasurein recommending Patlerson's
Alternative and Tonic Compound. | have no hest
atIon IN giving II as my opinion that this will he
found an excellent remedy for the various diseases
for which tits recommended, particularly Dysen.
iery, Dyspepsia and Liver Affections. | am no
physician, and Speak d,interesiedly. have u.ed
he medicine, and have experienced great relief
from :t-and notwithstanding the prejudices of the
Faculty, 1t has gained celebrity and popularity
which have called into exercise additional means
to supply the great and increasing demand fur it.
Signed, j. S. CALVERT.
0o- Prepared by JAMES F. PATTERSON
and sold, Wholesale and Retail, by Thomas P.
ksKRIDeE, Druggist. Slaunlon, Va.
June IL, lS5U.-ly.