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The Plymouth pilot. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1851-1852, 1851-04-30

A writer in the Saturday Evening Post
says that a piece of narrow sheet zinc,
nailed round the bottom of bee hives, is
an cffectual remedy against ants. moths,
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"Oniy Me-"

The following pretty scrap is copied
from the ''Lldy's Book" where ii serves
as an introductios 10 some stanzas:
"A lady had two children-both girls.
The elder was fair child; the younger a
beauty, and the mothers pet. The elder
was neglected. while Sweet, (the pet
name of The younger,) received every at
tentiol that affection could bestow.-
One day, after severe illness, the moth
er was sitting i'll the parlor. when she
heard childish step upon the stairs, and
her thoughts were instantly with her ia
vorite.
is that you. sweet?' she inquired.
"No, mamma." was the sad, touching
reply. lit isn't sweet; its only me-"
The mothers heart smote her; and
from that hour, Only me- was restored
to all equal place in her affections.
NEWSPAPER EDITING.-The Baltimore
Sun descants upon this important subject
as follows: Hon. Mr.. Palfray, who com
menced editing the new Free Soil organ
at Boston. broke down in two days.
Like good many others who cut a fig
ure in this world, they find that when
they come to anything so REAL as news
paper editing. it is no go. 1t is much
easier for newspapers TO make great men
than 1t Is for great men to make news
papers. Whereupon Pike discourses in
the Kentucky Flag as sensibly as fish
in his proper elements in the following
strain: True preaching. Mr. Sun.
Many men suppose that they are qualified
to edit newspapers AMI guide the affairs
OF State, who are not competent TO teach
children the rudiments of the English
language. and they never discover their
error until after public opinion frowns
them down; it is also true that newspa-
pers make great men, who are totally
unfit TO make great newspapers. From
the press the most of our statesmen de-
rive their popularity, and the sum and
substance of their long winded speeches;
and still they have the vanity to believe
that the press is dependent upon them.
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LIBRARY OF NATURAL History.

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Questions of public policy, not merely afTec
ting the interests of our country, but involving
constitutional principles and even liberty it
self, are not unfrequenily decided at the ball
lot box. Yet multItudeS OF our cillzens pre-
sumo to exercise rhe pIerogative OF freemen.
without knowing what the duties and reSpon-
slbilltleS of freemen are. The poll liars OF our
State are annu ally welled 10y thousands of
voters, who have never given the Constitution
so much as single reading!
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TURNER'S liIsToRs OF TIE IloIIANn PURCHASE
OF WESTERN NLw NoRK.
with eight portrsits OF the early pioneers.
MAPS and PllteS, 100 PIP. s mo-, cloth or sheep
price So, so.
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OREcoN-Irs HIsroRY, CoxDrrroS PROSPECTS,,

OREGoN-ITS HISToRY, CONDITION PROSPECTS,,
GEOGRAPHY, CLIMATE AND PRoDUCTI0Ns,
with personal adventures among the Indians
during residence on the plains, bordering tie
Pacific while connected with the Oregon Mis-
SION, embracing extended notes of voyage a.
round the world. BY Rev. GuStavus Hines 535
PIP. IL mo-, sheep or cloth blnding--prlce Sl,25
In Oregon, the Author first employment was
an explor atory tour among the Indians OF the
Cmpqua River, which empieS into the Pacif-
y. The tour supplies us with some geograph
l;al information and mixed account of the
Indians OF that country. Mr.. Hines has the al
vantage OF a comparatively unsiudied field and
his book will be of interest beyond the limits
OF his missionary friends as contribution of
the local history of Orecon. Liferarn World.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12
EXECUTORS SALE OF LAND.

IN pursuance of the last Will and Testament OF
Andrew Crawford, Decd, we will on the 3rd
day of January, 1852 at the late residence OF said
Andrew Crawford, decd, offer for sale at public
auction, the several TRACTS OR PARCELS
OF LAND Of which the said Crawford died sez
ed and possessed containing in the aggregate,
CAST ACRES,
being in six different Tracts. all adjoining each
other, lying and being in the County of Bath, on
the Turnpike Road between the Warm Springs
and Mllburu' Springs, and one mile from the latter
and upon which is the BLOWING CAVE. A
considerable portion Of said Land is River Bottom,
and in fine state of cultivation, with all necessary
improvements thereon a gnod DWELLING
HOUSE, Barn., ard all other oui-bu'dngs, and
upnn the whole is very desirable property, being
in good neighborhood and convenient to MIL,
Blacksmith Shop, Church, &c.. and within short
distance of where the Central Rail Road must pass
if made to Covington. The Lands will be shewn
10 any one wishing 10 purchase by Mr.. Joseph
Burger, who resides adjoining thereto. The Terms
of Sale will be one fourth of the purchase money
in hand, the balance in one, two and three years,
the purchaser giving bond with approved personal
security and the title retained until the last pay
ment is made. WM. y. BUtUEh'
S. a. PORTER,
Executors ofsaid Andrew Crawford, deco
October |, S6l.-3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12
Valuable Pendleton Lands for Sale.

VYTUI, he offered for sale at public auction, on
w Thursday the Goth of November next, at the
late residence Of Adam Conrad, decd, in The
County Of Pendeton. Va, the well known and
VALUABLE FARM upon which the said Adam
Conrad decd resided composed OF several Tracts
and parts of Tracts, which incssively surveyed
contains about
500 ACRES,
a considerable portion well improved. The Dwell
ling House is comfortable, with Kitchea, Smoke
house, and other necessary buildings; goud Barn,
Wafer Grist Mill The Mill will shortly want
repairing but il one of the best sites for mill or
machinery of any kind. both rs to locality and the
stream of water that turns the mill; ii being a
spring branch the head Of which is not more :han
three hundred yards from the mill a never falling
stream always sufficient to drive any kind OF ma
chnery and also free from ice in the winter sea-
son. The unimproved portion OF said Lands is
covered with valuable timber of the best varieties
for plank. The said Lands will be sold by the
subscriber in pursuance of the last will and testa-
ment of Jacob Conrad. decd.
TERMS OF SALE One fourthiu six months
from the day of sale, and the balance in three equal
annual insalments, to be secured by bonds and ar
proved security, and the title withheld until all
the purchase money is paid. The title is believed
to be good but only such title as is vested in the
subscriber by the said will and testament will be
made. Further terms as to possession, &c., made
known on the day of sale.
SOLOMON HEDRICK, Adm.
de bonis non upon the estate OF j. Conrad, decd.
September II, lS5l.-tds.
c. Rockingham Register copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12

i OFFER for sale Tract Of Land lying on the
1 South Fork Of Rockfish River, in Nelson Coun-
ty, adjoining the landsof James Woods, ESQ.,, Mr..
Samuel Wounds and others, containing by old sur
FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED ACRES,
!" considerable portion of which is Rockfsh low
roundsand branch fats. The balance is all arabic
Ugh land of good quaity-indeed is very superb
r. The low grounds and branch fats fine mead
W land. There is on the tract an ample supply
oftimber, and one or two very desirable rock quar-
ries.
The improvements consist Of a Mill, propelled
by Rock fiji river. built in modern style, with
caslrcn machinery, and two pair of siones--the
basement story OF stone; good Saw Mill, good
framed Barn. Corn Houses, Stables, Tobacco Houses
Negro Houses with brick chimneys. a small
DWELLING HOUSE,
Ice House and other necessary ont- houses, and 4
Apple Orchard Of exceIent winter fruit
RocL6sh Valley is situated at the Eastern base
of the Blue Ridge Mountain. is high and roman
tic country, alike remarkable for its beauty, health;
fuIness and fertility and the tract offered for
sale has long been regarded among the most desIra-
BILE in that section OF country. II is distant from
Howarlsve on James River, and the Canal,
about eighteen miles; from the contemplated De-
pot on the Railroad now in progress from Chariot
tesvilIe, the Blue Ridge, To Siaunion. only
eight or ten miles; twenty miles from the Univer-
silly of Virginia, and about fifteen from Slaunton.
The terms will be made to accommodate the pu:.
chaser, and good bargain may be had by early ap
pIica lion to James NJ. Harris. Esq, who resides
on The land File may also be addressed by letter
directed to Greenfield, Nelson Co., IA:
JOHN l.. HARRIS.
November %, IS49.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12

GALL FLESH IS GRASS" Bishop Hughes,
in sermon to his parishioners, repeated the
quotation that "all flesh is grass The
season was Lent, and few days afterwards
he encountered Terence O'Collius, who ap-
peared to have something on his mind.
THE top of the mornin' to your river
ence, said Terence. "Did fairly under.
stand your reverence to say all flesh is grass
last Sunday ;"
"To be sure you did," replied the Bish.
op, land you're hereto if you doubt it.
"Oh not the bit do | doubt anything your
reverence says, said the willy Terence
"but, if your reverence PLACES, wish tc
know whether in this Lent time | could NJ
be after having small piece of bafs by way
of salad "'-Sharps's Magazine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12
TIE DocroR,s REvEsGE

Old DR.. Green (you knowed him, in course
every body knowed him. lived on Dig
by Neck. lie was reckoned to be skill
full man, and was known to be a regular ro-
tated doctor; but he drank like fish (and
it's actiliy astonishing ho" many country
doctors have taken 10 drink, )and, of course,
he warn't always very safe man in cases
where cool head and steady hand was
needed Though folks did say he knowed
plaguy sight more, even when he was drunk,
than one-half of them do when they are So
ber) Well, one day old Jim Reid, who was
pot-companion of his, sent him note to
come into town Immediately, without the
loss of one moment of time, and bring his
amputatiug instruments with HIM, for there
was most shocking accident had happen
ed at his house. So in come the doctor as
hard as he could drive, looking as sorry all
the time as if he didn't live by misfortunes
and accidents, the old hypocrite
"'My dear friend, said he, solemnly, to
Reid, and a-taking of him by the hand, and
giving it dolefuI shake-'My dear friend.
what is the matter? Who is hurt? And
what the devil is to pay now' How thank
full we all ought to be that the accident
hasn't occurred to one whom we all respect
so much as you
"And then he unpacked his instruments,
off with his coat, and up with his sleeves;
and with one hand pulls hair, out OF his
head, and with the other takes his knife
and cuts it in two to Prove the edge was all
right. Then he began to whistle while he
examined his saw, for nothing puts these
chaps in such good-humor as cutting and
slashing away at legs and arms-operating
as they call it-and when all was ready,
says he
"Reid,' says he, a-tapping him on the
shoulder, where is the patient?
"Well, ReiI opened the door OF another
room, and there was black boy a-holding
of duck on the table that had broke his
leg
"'There is case for amputation, doc
tor said he; but first of all, take glass
of brandy and water to steady your nerves.
He knows you,' says he. Hear him how
he calls out Quack, quack,' after you, as if
he was afraid to let you perform on him.
"Well, the doctor entered into the joke
as good-natured as possible; laughed like a.
nything; whipped down the grog; whipped
off the leg; and whipped up the knives and
saws IN no time.
"'You must stay to dine. doctor, said
Reid (for the joke was only intended to get
him into town to drink along with him y
and he stayed to dine, and stayed to sup,
and being awful drunk stayed to bed, too.
"Well, every time Reid saw him arter
that in town. he asked him to come in and
see his patient which meant to come in and
drink !; and so he did as long as the cask Of
rael, particular Jamaikay lasted.
"Some time after that, the old fellow sent
in bill for operating, making wooden
leg, medical attendance, and advice, per
order, for twenty-five pounds; and what's
more, when Reid wouldn't pay it, the doc
tor sud him for it to court and gained his
cause. Judge Halliburton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12
STAUNTON FOUNDRY.

rJNHE undersigned continues to furnish at short
l. notice CASTINGS of every description, a,
his laundry in Staunton.
lie keeps constantly on hand
Hathaway Cook Stoves,
Air Tight do do,
Box and Ten Plate do,
Mill and Saw Mill Gearing,
Thrashing Machine Casting,
Mould Bourds, great variety,
Wagon Boxes, &c., SIC.
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 to give him call and they
shall find the terms reasonable and prices low
All work warranted. liberal discount made for
cash; also discount made to Merchants or others
who purchase by the quantity. Thankful Tor past
support he asks "a continuance of the same. orders
by mail promptly attended to.
ALBERT. j. CARRIER.
Staunton, July 20, lo5l.-tf
PSI have made arrangements with hlessrs.
BRYAN & BRApIEY, by which persons purchas'
ing the Delano or New York Premium Plough OF
Castings from me, will not be held liable tor an In
Engagement of the Livingston Plough patent
These Ploughs can be obtained al the Blacksmith
Shop Of Mr.. WIN. WOODWARD, near the Western
Asylum. =. D. w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12
rREsBYTERIAL HIGH SCHOOL.
. At Brownsburs Rsekbidge Co Va.
OFFICERS
fE OFFICERS scss
Rev. w. w. rRIMsLE. A. M. Principal.
Mr.. w. S. NJ. Gay Is. Assistant Prof.


me-
sIyTIE next session of this School will Commence
L on Monday the LIST day of September aext, and
close the last Friday ofJune 1852 49,
The establishment OF this school has grown Out
Of the demand in this section Of our country f'r a
school of high order, which might be relied ON
to furnish a thorough academical education, on a
religious basis, and a. reasonable expense to the
largest numbers--one which might raise the stand
ard of scholarship ia lter.,ughRess Of preparation
for full classical and scientific course, and at the
same time prepare young men. who do mol cunien
plate regular cuege course for an intelligent eX.
ercse Of their duties, in any department of human
enterprise.
TERMs-Classical and Mathematical course
per 10 months $50 GU
The higher branches Of English S24 U0
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and
English Grammar Commenced SIS 90
Contingent fund 81 w
Boarding including every personal accommodation
can be had in the Village and vicinity. and IN the
best families at from So Sc to 81 So per month";
A number of boarders can be accommodated in the
family of the Principal.
The handsome aud extensive Building-the Ii
brary, Globes Maps &C., with which the next
Session will open, will furnish, every facility for a
thorough training and ripe scholarship
The community in which this sclool is located
for sound murality and religious influence is un-
surpassed in the Stale
Address the Principal, at Brownsburg, Rockoridge
Co., Va.
July 9. ls5l.-4m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12

ONLY A TRIFLE.-"That's right" said |
to my friend Simpkins, the baker, as the
Sticky looking widow of Harry Watkins
went out of his shop door with loaf of
bread which he had given her-"that's right,
Simpkins 1 am glad you are helping the
poor creature, for she has hard time of it
since Harry died, land her own health failed
her."
"Hard enough sir, hard enough; and
am glad to help her, though what gave
her don't cost much-onfy trifr, sir %
Chow often does she come"
"Only three times week. | told her to
come oftener, if she needed to, but she says
three loayes are plenty for her and her
little one, with what she gets by sewing"
"And have you any more such custom
ers, Simpkins p
"Only two or three, sir"
"Only two or three; why, it must be quite
a tax upon your profits :"
80 no, not so much as you suppose al
though it amounts to only riRe."
| could not but smile as my friend re-
peated these words but after left HIM, /
fell to think how much good he is doing with
''oniy a trife." He supplies three or four
families with the bread they eat from day
to day; and though the actual cost for a
year shows but small sum in dollars and
cents, the benefit conferred is by no means
a small one. A sixpence to man who has
plenty to seat and drink, and wherewithal
to be clothed" is nothing, but is something
to one on the verge of starvation. And we
know not how much good we are doing
when we give "Oniy a rjde," to good OBJ
iect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12
DR.. K. HA Nj MILLS
Celebrated Universal Drawing and Healing Salt

THE blessing that man can Inherit IL the
life, is health III is an OLD mtxrrn ana 'rue ose
"that sound health like good sight, the value 10 sel-
dom known until il is lost" II should be the aim OF
every man to obtain possblca peril state OF heah
Life cannot be enjoyed without IT, can be obian.d!
Dr. f. HammilPs Universal Drawing and Healing
Salvc has been triumphant, and cured IN every case IN
which il has been psed Pains, Strains, TetterMorm
Blood Bies, Errispiias, Bone Fellon, scrofaa White
Swelling, Neuralgia, Rheumatic Pains, Fresh " ounos,
Old Sores Burns Scalds, Cancer, Warts, and Corns,
and various other ailments. The thouss nds that have
used and been benefit ted BY its heagqusliiy crate
full for aid in restoring them to health are daily ten
derng their testimonials and certificates oil ITS virtues
from all parts of the country What has done Tor the
afflicted heretofore il will perform for all who may nse
il now or hereafter Wherever is has been used II has
never been found wanting There thousands IN Tho
land no, If they knew its many superior qualities
would never be without it, spare from their houses
The afflicted would hail il thousands have already
as their deverer from pain, aud rejoice ~ the perfect
enjoyment of health. Let all the afflicted try II and Ind
a - .
II can be obtained at Thos. p. Eskridge's Druggist
and Morris & Goodies, Staunton Sterling Son, and
A Houck Harrisonburg, j. j. e. A. G. Brown, Bridge
water. Price s per Box. BE sure and ask Tor Dr. +
HAMMrLL's Universal Drawing aud Healing SalSe.
Stanton, Feb. 5, lS5l.-iy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12

WEIGHTS AND MEAsUREs.-The follow
ing table of the number of pounds of vari
Gus articles to bushel, may be of interes
to our readers:
Of wheat, sixty pounds.
Of shelled corn, filty-six pounds.
Of corn on the cob, seventy pounds.
Ofrye, ffty-six pounds.
Of oats thirty-six pounds.
Of barley, forty pounds.
Of potatoes, sixty pounds.
Of bran, twenty pounds
Of clover seed, sixty pounds.
OF timothy seed, forty-fve pounds.
Of flax seed, forty-five pounds.
Of hemp seed, forty-6ve pounds.
Of buckwheat, fifty-two pounds.
Of blue grass seed, fourteen pounds.
Of castor beans, Fairgrounds.
Of dried peaches, thlrty-three pounds.
OF dried apples, twenty-four pounds.
of onions, ffty-seven pounds.
OF salt, fifty pounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12
REMOVAL.
BENIN TT & BEERS,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS.

THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and
the public that, for the want Of room at their pres
emf location, they will remove on the st day Of Sep
TENDER to the large and commodIous house No. l25
MaiE Street twelve doors below where they now are
and nearly opposite Messrs. r. & Cbas Ellis CO.
aud door above Messrs. Word, Fnrgnson 4 Banks
dale-where they will be prepared 10 offer the largest
and best stock Of articles IN their line they have ever
had the pleasure Of offering, purchased by the senior
partner OF house ia person mostly for cash-As
mong their stock may be found
5U00 lbs. Eng. Sub. Carp Soda, h
1900 lbs. Sanford's Ext Logwood,
5000 lbs best Ombro Madder,
600 lbs best Indigo,
80 bbIs Copperas.
go bbIs Alum. 25 bbls Fps. Salts,
500 lbs Blue Stone.
$50 Kegs Lewis White Lead.
90 bbls Spirits Turpentine,
1900 gals Linseed Oil,
81 bbls Blows No Castor OIL,
q bbIs Alcohol 80 and 95,
100 baskets Sweet Oil,
100 Boxes Va Soap,
400 gross Friction Matches,
800 Boxes Window Glass.
$50 lbs Nutmegs. SO lbs Blue Mass,
Is lbs Ilydriodaie Potash.
100 us SuIphate Quinine.
$4,000 genuine Havana Cigars,
$4,000 genuine Principe %
100000 Domestic "
25 bbls Bake's fire proof Paint.
80 bbls Spanish Brown. Venician Red
And large assortment of Combs, Brushes Perfume
ry Fancy Articles, sc. All the genuine and popular
Patent Medicines at Manufacturers prices.
All orders securely packed, neatly put up and prompt
~ shipped. ,
VIM. S. BEERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-12
EXECUTORS SALE
Of very Desirable Property in Albcmarlc Co, Va.

A S Executor of the will of the late Mrs. Mil
N bred NJ. Lewis, shall offer for sale, on Tues
day the 25lh Of November next, on the premises,
the Tract Of Land on which she lately resided,
containing, about,
$40 ACRES.
This land is situated on Ivy Creek, 6 miles above
Cbarotsville-5 from the University-immedi-
a,elv on the Turnpike Road leading to Siaunlon.
The Central Railroad passes Though il and de-
pot has been located near the land. II adjnns the
lands of WIN, w. Gilmer, DR.. John r. Woods,
and DR. NJ. l.. Anderson. The buildings are hand
somely situated and in first rate order for the recep
ton of family.
Ofthe superior quality of the land it is needless
to speak, considerable portion consists of frs, rate
Ivy Creek low grounds. The place is pleniifully
supplied with timber, wood and water, and is with
in half a mile of ola superior Merchant Mill. This
ia generally conceded to be one Of the pretties little
farms in the County.
Also, at the same time and place, will sell the
entire crops Of Corn, Wheat, Oats and large lot
oFsuperior Timothy Hay.
All the stock oiCATTI.E. Sheep and Hogs.
The Horses, including pair Of fine Carriage Hor-
ses, the Family Carriage, in exceen, order, Plan
tation Tools. and quantity of well kept
Household and Kitchen Furniture.
A small crop of Wheat will be seeded On the
land, and possession can be had Immediately after
the SALE
Terms will be accommodating and made known
at sale. NJ. l.. ANDERSON, Ex'or
Oct. Is, i95l.-tds. of NJ. NJ. Lewis, decd.