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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

THE AMERICAN MERcHANT.-The Amer
ican merchant is a type Of restless, ad-
venturous, onward going race and people.
He sends his merchandise all over the
earth; stocks every market; makes wants
that he may supply them; covers the New
Zealander with Southern cotton woven in
Northern looms; builds blocks of stores in
the Sandwich Islands; waps with the Fee
jce catnibal, sends the whale ship among the
icebergs Of the poles or to wander IN soll-
tary seas, till the log-book tells the tedious
sameness of years, and boys become men !;
gives the ice of northern winter to the
torrid zone, piles up Fresh Pond on the
banks Of the Hoogly, gladdens the sunny
savannahs of the dreamy South, and makes
life tolerable in the bungalow of an India
Jungle. The lakes of New England awake
to life by the rivers of the sultry East, and
the antipodes of the earth come in contact
at this "meeting Of the waters" The white
canvass of the American ship glances in ev-
cry nook of every ocean. Scarcely has the
slightest intimation come of some obscure,
unknown corner of a remote sea, when the
captain is consulting his charts, in full ca
reer for the "tera incognita. ."--Hunrs S
.MerchaaiS' .Mdgazine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

A LYON AMONG THE RATs.-It is stated
that one Emanuel Lyon, the inventor of a
noted magnetic powder, whose singular
property is that it destroys vermin, but is
quite harmless in its effects on the human
system, has offered the common coun-
ell of New York to rid the city of rats-not
only the houses but also the common sew
ers-for 100000 and afterwards to keep
the city entirely free from rats for ten years,
for $4,000 per annum. Should a contract
be completed between this and January
1852, he offers to give approved securities
that he will pay, after January, 1853, ten
cents for every rat delivered to him. He
feels certain, that all the dogs and rat-traps
in the city would not catch ten thousand
during the second year of his labors, or, af.
ter that, even one thousand year, during
the terms of his contract.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

~ The natives of Australia formerly be-
lieved that after death they were changed
into some animal, but now they think that
they return to earth white men. "Never
mind" said one of them, about to be exc
cuted at Melbourne, ri jump up white fel-
low, plenty of sixpence." Many ofthe con-
stellations are believed to have been in for
mer times black men, now translated to the
heavens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
can thay it again, for l've haid il wonh.

@- A small piece of paper or linen just
moistened with turpentine, and put into the
wardrobe, or drawers for single day, two
or three times year, is sufficient preserv-
ative against moths.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

~ The Turks believe that after Adam
was driven out of Paradise, he did penance
by standing nine hundred years on one
leg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

es- "Fathsr, what does the printer live
ons "Why, child !" Because you said
you hadn't paid him for four years, and still
take the paper" "Wifs, spank thst shiId. |"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

as= Somebody advertises in New York
paper as follows: "Wanted one or two boys
to attend liquor store. Must know the
business, and come well recommended."-
We are afraid it will plague the advertiser
to get just such boys as he asks for; for, as
general rule, the longer the boy has been
acquainted with the liquor business, the
poorer the chance that he will be able to
come we'll recommended.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
II, p, Eskridge,

nEALER in Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c New ST.,
~ Stauuton, Virginia, below IL, J. s. w. B. Crawford
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

s5- Fights in grog-shops are now called
spiritual knockings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
P, Bayne,

REALER in all kinds Of Groceries, Coufectonaries,
~ Fruits, &C., Beverly Street, Stauuton, Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

nEALER in Drugs, Medicines. Paints, Oils and Dye
IL Stus, Beverly Street, Staunton, Virginia, one door
w est of b. Crawford's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
DR.. Patrick C. Irvine

HAVING settled in Staunton respectfully offers his
II professional services to the citizens OF the place and
vicinity He may be found at his Office four door a.
Dove the Virginia Hotel at all hours, except when pro-
dsssoMally engaged.
Staunton, April %, 1S5l.--3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
A, NJ. Simpson,
E, MI. Cushing,

DEALER in, and Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes,
~ Beverly Street Staunton, Virginia-oPposite the
Post Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
DR.. r, A. Berkeley,

OFFERS hs'professiona services to the citizens Of
Stsunton and the surrounding country Office at the
late residence of his father.
Staunton, April Is, lS5l.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
John H, McCue,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Staunton, Virginia. Courts:
n Augusta, Nelson, and Rockbridge Bounty Land
Claims entrusted to him will receive prompt attention
9j- Office on Augusta Street, immediately above the
Post Office Corner
Siaunton, Dec. 25 lS50.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
a. J. Dsakins,

OEALER in Staple aud Fancy Dry Goods, Beverly
~ Street. StauntOn, Yirginia-old Stand OF COwne x
Deakns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
Robert CoWan,

DEALER in Books. Stationary, Fancy Articles. &c,
~ New Street, Stauntou, Yirginia,-one door North
OF B. Crawlord'S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
William Chambers,

DEALER in Books, Stationary. Fancy Articles, Sc
~ ia the Stone House, above the Virginia Hotel, New
Street Staunton, Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
D. Reanner,

GENERAL FORWARDING AGENT and
VI COMMISSION MERCHANT, Scottsville, Virgin
Ia deyoes his undivided personal attention TO receiving
GooDs, MERCHANDISE AND PRoDucE;
and to sales of Produce consigned to him.
April 2, l95l.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
William Brown,

William Brown,
IMPORTER, MANUFACTURES AND DEALER IN
wATUIEHSs FINE JllWELGEs
SILVER, PLATED WARE AND FANCY GOODS,
276 Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
os- Sole Agent for the Perifocal Spectacles.
November 6, lS50.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
William B. Johnson,
E, Thomas Albertson,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Waynesboro', Virginia
A Practises in the Courts Of Augusta, Ahemare and
Nelson. Office on Main Street, near Gibbs Hotel
Nov %, lSI9.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

George E. Price,
nEaIE2 in all kinds of Hardware and Cutlery, Bev-
- xrly Street Stanton, Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

DISCOVERED AT LAsr.-A correspondent
of the Leicester Mercury, having heard
that prize had been offered for rhyme to
the word month hopes that the following may
be judged successful:
lispins girl sat on her fatherr knee
trying 10 rhyme the little word month;
And she aughd as she said I'll let you thee
can bhay it again, for l've haid il tsonth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
THOMAS BUTLER.
G. X. HARPER.
c. N. KINNEY.
Harper & Kinney,

DEALERS in Drugs, Medicines, Pants, Oils and Dye
AZ Stuff, Beverly Street. Staunton, Virginia, one door
West OF Breckenridge s Cowue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23

\ PERRIN & RIpQEwAY,
Commission and Forwarding Merchants,
Staunton, Virginia.
May Z, 1881,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
J. y. J. WHITE.

J.F.J, WHITE. SEP. JONES
White & Co.
DEALERS in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, North
~ East Corner of Beverly and New Streets, SIauaton
Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-07-23
Davis A, Kayser,

UdVIS a, AayS6r,
DEALER in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, South
~ East Corner OF Beverly and New Streets, Staunton
Virginia.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-15
NEW PROSPECTUS
OF THE
Il Il &c A M ERIC N !.
TO Mechanics, npenlors, and Manufacturers

sc EN- TIFIC MERIcAN.
10 Mechanics, Inoenlors, and Manufacturer
1NHE Publishers Of the Scientific .1nerican re-
j spectiully give notice that the SIXTH VOLUME
of this valuable journal, commenced on the DIST
OF September, offering valuable opportunity for
all to subscribe who take an interest in the pro.
gress and Development Of the Mechanics Arts
and Manufactures Of our country. The charac-
ter OF the Scientific american il too well known
throughout the country to require detailed ac-
count OF the various subjects discussed through its
columns.
il enjoys more extensive and influential cir
culatlon than any other journal of its class in
America.
1t will be published weekly, as heretofore, in
Quarfo Form, on fine paper, affordng, at the end
Of the year, an ILLUSTRATED ENC YCLO.
PEDLa, Of over FOUR HUNDRED PAGES,
with an Index, and from Five to Six Hundred
ORIGINAL E.NNR.aYLNGS, described by letters
Of reference; besides vast amount of practical
information concerning the progress Of SCIE.N.
TIFIC and MECHA.NIC.4L I.MPROYE-
ME.NTS, CHEMISTRY, CIVIL ENGINEER
ING, MANUFAC TURING in it's various
branches, .aRCHITECTURE,. MASONRY, BOT.
.ANP,-n short, it embraces the entire range OF
the Arts and Sciences
1t also possesses an original feature not found in
any other weekly journal in the country, viz. an
Official List Of PATENT CLAIMS, prepared ex
pressly for it's columns at the Patent Ofice,--thus
constituting it the ".7MERIC.4.V REPER TOR
or INTENTIONS"
TERMs-S2 a-year 81 for six months
All letters must be post paid and directed to
MUM g. CO.,
Publishers Of the Scientific American,
1913 Fulton street, New York
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-15

1rEDtCAL DEPARTMENT OF HAMP-
I'M DEN, SYDNEY CCLLLN3E, RICH
MOND, VA.-The thirteenth Annual Courss Of
Lsctures will com&snce on Monday, the l4th OF
October, 1850, and fGhntinus until the LIT OF the
ensuing March The commencement for comforting
degrees will be held about the middle or March.
b. L. BoHANxAN, M. D., Prof Of Obstetrics
aud Diseases Of Women and Children.
l.. w. CHAAsxRLAyNE, M. d., Prot. OF Mate
ria Medica and Therapeutics.
3. MAuris, M. D., Prof of Chemistry and
Gas. Bxll Gssos, M. D., Prof. Of Surgery
=" cA AT r. Jsassoa, M. D., Prof Of An.to-
Dawn ri. Tucsxs, M. d. Prof. of Theory and
ractcs of Medicine
AnrAux e. PsricoLAs, M. D., Demonstration
The study Of practical Anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
triding expense.
Clinical Lectures are regularly given at the Col
Isxs lnlrnary and Richmond Almshonse. The
ln6rmary. under the same roof with the Collegt
ind s8biect TO the entire control Of the Faculty,
a rtirneg well filled with medical and snrgiea
csassr ~ furnishes pecaiaE feeslitIss i2r cIinlca
insfruction. Many surgicA Operations arspsv
fbrmed in presence Of the Glass; and the students
being freely admitted to the wards, enjoy, under
The Guidance Of the Professors, unusual opportu
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms
diagnosis. aud treatment Of disease.
Expensss--M Articulation fee, IS. Professors
kesa. tl05, Demonstrator's fee, So Graduation
Tke price OF board. including fuel, lights, ant
servants attendance. is usually ~ 10 ~ Pc
week.
The catalogue, &C.. containing fuller 'nforma
ton concerning the institution, w De ,i
70 those applying for it, or spec'hc inquiries VII
be answeree bv letter Address.
S. MAUPlN, M. D.,
Oct Dean OF the Faculty.
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REEBE's NEW YORK HATsiI.
FOR CALIFcRNIA, via cHAGREs.

WITHOUT DETENTION At PANAMA.
YNHE United States Mail Steamship Company
VIII despatch the splendid doube-engine
steamship GEORGIA, on Wednesday, Dec. IL,
at O'Clock, p M, from the pier, foot OF Warren
street, North river, New York, with the Govern
ment mails and passengers for San Francisco
and intermediate ports.
The connexion at Panama will be carefully
kept up, and passengers for San Francisco are
guaranteed that they will not be DELAYED ut Pana.
ma beyond the usual stay in port
The books are now open, and passage can be
secured at the following rates
FROM NEW YORK TO CHaGRES.
State-room berth SlOO
Standee berth, forward saloon 80
Steerage berth, found bed g. separate table so
FROM P.f.N:aJM.a TO san FRANCISCO.
State-room berth 5000
Steerage berth, found bed & separate table $50
FROM NEW YORK
Stafe-room. Stamdee. Storage
TO Charleston or Savannah s25 500 SD
TO 70 New t1sy' osle.n. IS So So g
Freight to New Orleans 30 cents per cubic foot
Freight to Havana will be taken in limited
quantity at reasonable rates.
Passengers for Chagres will be transferred at
Havana to the new and splendid steamship PA
ClFIC.
To secure freight or passage, apply at the Office
Of the company, II West street, corner OF War
rem steet, to M. o. ROBERTS.
SPECIAL NorIcE is given to shippers by this
iine, that the company have prepared u form Of
bill of lading adapted to their business, which will
be furnished to shippers on application at the
company's Office, and with which they are re
quested to provide themselves, as no other form
Will be signed by the agents Of the company. All
bills Of ading must be signed before the sailing o
Vesse. Dec 7, 1850.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-15

WINE Subscriber returns his thanks to the
il public and the old customers Of S,MMs & Sow?
and informs them that tn + GROCERY AND
WINE HUSl less heretofore carried on by them.
is oontiued by EpwARp SsnMs he has added a
full and fresh supply Of the ines. TEAS, BLACK
has also on hand full assortment Of the 6nea,
WINE, and will be sold at the lowest rates
amongst which will be found loo baskets Of ths
choicsat brands of Champagne, Hook, and Clars'
Wines. Of the pursss kinds,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-15
THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION

uservtaud state Agricultural Society.
y n pREAL TO THE MEMBRRs or THE MARYLAND
n SrArE AGRIcuLruRAL SOCIETY We desire
nj YOU should bear in mind, that on the %5d:
gath. and 25th days Of October, your Society VIII
hold its annual Exhibition and Fair al I've city o.
Baltimore and we appeal TO you, one and all, 70
bring for exhibition tfereat portions OF your stock
fhs products of yopr orchards and 81 your gardens
Don Il presume that any animal, or proauct, you
NAV own il inferior to others that will be here,
and be thus deferred from bringing them, as u Is
only by comparison that the relative merits OF any
thing can be determined. The safer presumpuon
for YOU to arrive at, will be that what you nav
Il ~ pood. If not better than that of others, and
That Il behooves you to CALAMITY enter the 'ist OF
competition If defeated honorably, and the h'sh
character Of the Judges is guarantee that you
can I've defeated ia no other way, you VIII ENJOY
the luxury Of knowing that others were more ell
tied TO success than yourself
And while we address you to bring such articles
as are properly in your department. we crave per
mission to solicit your interest,", 10 ihuucc you'
vices and dnugLiers TO bring whatever arpertaIns
~ fL.;y neculsr departmens embroidery, house
hold manufactures, the products Of the DAIRY ana o
The poultry yard, preserves, domestic e.'ies' eovec
fiors and above all things, to come hemsfiprs, a.
,c,tiot uo.an, and the BEAUTIFUL Celebrations Of he'
taste and genius, no display can DC perfect
To the Manutacturers Of agricultural hnpsemtnti'
and Tools, we would say, that interest anu patrl
otsm both combine to enJoin upon you the pro-
prielv Of making grand exhibition OF your ma
chinery of all kinds, from our present advices'
We are led to believe that the assemblaye OF farm
ers and nlanters, and Of distinguished strangers
from most OF the States of the Union, wiil De
greater than upon any former occasion here o.
elsewhere. We therefore say to the .1g'rcn.tnr"'
ympien,snt makers and Mechanics OF the Cned otoes
male I matter of pride to display your machl-
nery at our exhibition, and vie with each other IN
having the best and largest assortment on the
ground. Such ambition is laudable--is worthy OF
American genius. and should be cherished oy Inc
American heart.
Az Editors with whom we exchange VIII con-
fer a favor by copying this notice.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-15

rrJE SUBSCRIBERS, Direct Importers of all
J. WOODEN GOODS, have just received per
Ships. "C;ulnare," +" Orion. - and g Somerset, y
from liverpool, their fall supply Of PLAINS,
KERSEYS, WHITE and COLORED BLANK
.ETS. WHITE, RED, BLUE and GREEN
FLANNEL BLANKETlNG, Guernsey Shirts,
Kilmarnock Caps, Scotch Bonnets, &C.. Sc, ex-
prsssly suited to our Southern Planters trade, and
10 nm inspection Of which, they confidently in
vite all who visit the Charleston Market.
C. e. f.. l.. KE.RRiSON & Co,
200 King st., northwest cor, King IL Market SITS.
Charisston, Sept g.
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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF The STATE of
SOUTH CAROLINA.
TUE Annual COURSE OFLECTURESi in this
Institution will commence on the first Monde.
in November next, on the following branches;
Anatomy, by ]. Hobrook, NJ. D.
Institutes and Practice of Medicine, by 5 Hen
ry Dickson, Nj. ID.
Surgery, by f. Geddings, NJ D.
Physiology, by James Moultrie, M, D.
Materia Medica, by Henry r. Frost, NJ. d.
Obstetrics, by Thos. @. Prioeau, M. D.
Chemistry, by c. U. Shepard, M. ID.
Demonstrates OF Anatomy, ST. Julian Ravenel,
M. ID.
Dr. D. ]. Cain, Physician to The Marine H"7-
ptal aud Clinical Instructor. Lectures twice n
week on the Diseases Of thut Institution.
DR.. T.. b. Flagg, Physician 10 the Aims House.
Lectures twice u week on Diseases.
Demonstratiye Instruction in Medicine and Sur
gerry at the College Hospital
HENRY r FROST, NJ. D., Dean.
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A short time past we published sor,e statistics
relative to the number OF soldiers supplied from
the different States To the revolutionary war DE-
Bow Commercial Review gives some tables re
latve to this and other subjects Of equal interest
which we copy.
l. The number Of soldiers furnished by III.
American States during the revolution, and tn.
population Of each State in 1890 and in lS47.
2. Principal battles Of the revolution, their sew
eral dates, ommanders-in-chief, ard losses on
each side.
3. Amount of continental money issued cup.
port tho war and the estimated cost in specl
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r. IFE INSURANCE.--Brtish Commercial
/ Life Insurance Company, established in 1920,
and empowered by act OF Parliament, for the In
surance Of Lives and Survivorships, and the en-
dowment Of Children, &c, &c, CAPITA l.
THREE MILLION DOLLARS!
If J-Ofice Sd story Colonization Buildings,
near Jackson Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, WASH
inton city, d.
M THOMPSON. Agent
October 81, 1SJO--dtf
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WILLIAM TUCKER, MEanHANr IAlLo

WILLIAM TUCKER, MERCHANT TAILOR,
w fof the late firm of Lane e. Tucker,) would
eal the attention of his friends and the public gen
era;,y to hs stock Of Goods now opening, which
has keen selected by himself from the largest I'M
porting houses in New York, and by far the great
est variety and richest styles ever offered IN TINS
city. Strangers respectfully and earnestly So
lictted to give me call and examine my stock oe-
fore purchasing. az am confident 1t Will be TO
their advantage,
And would especially call the attention of OF.
6cers. both Of the army and the navy, to the TACT
tina. am prepared to execute all kinds OF uniforms,
notice and at moderate prices, warranted, both in
the cutting and making departments, equal TO any
establishment in this country.
w. #. tenders his sincere thanks to his numer-
sus friends for their long and continued patronage
aud hopes. by the same diligence anu aueuno' 70
business, to merit a continuance or the same
All orders promptly executed.
sep NO--3tw3w-d&trv
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Any person who will send us four subscribers
for ak months, at our regular rates. shall be en-
titled to one copy for the same length Of time or
we will furnish
10 copies for 8 mos, SO Is copies for - mos. 40
10 do ~ Is % do - 2s
Southern and Western money taken at par for
subscriptions; or Post Office Stamps taken at
their full value.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-15

DRESS COMBS.--We are just opening an
| J other and prestier assortment of those hand
some Rope and Chain pattern Shell and buffalo
Dress Tuck Combs; prices from $40 $40 each.
Also, 300 different, patterns Spanish Dress FAM
Laccs from Is cents To $40 each.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-15

GEoRcErowN COLLEGE, u, &,
THE. CLASSICAL EXERCISES this Col
| Isgs will be resumed on the 18th instant.
sept r. SD JAMES RYDER, Pres,
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October 81, l95O--df

WILL be opened at Mrs. S. Parker 5, on Sat
w urday, 23d inst, at 10 o'clock A. M. in the
new store under the National Hotel, rich assol,'
ment Of Winter Millinery, consisting Of Hats,
Caps, Head Dresses, Feathers, F'Iorences, Rib
bons, &c &c PARKER'S