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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
DIR. JAMES JOHNSON,
DENTAL SURGEON,

WOULD respectfully inform the citizens Of
w Staunton and vicinity that he has returned
and may be found at his room at the Virginia Ho-
tel where he will continue to perform all operations
on the Teeth, necessary to their preservation and
Beauty. Artificial ones inserted from single
tooth to full set, Sc.
RErEaENcE.--Rev. +. II. Castleman, Rev
JOS. ID. TYLER Rev. j. C.. Wheat, DR.. A. Il. Laird
Col. John B. Baldwin and Jas. A. McClung.
Staunton, April 9, lS5l.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
Ready-Made Furniture.

HAVE on hand $4,000 worth Of Ready Made
L Furniture, that must be sold this Spring;
Side Boards from $40 to S45,
Bureaus f" $40 to $40,
Sofas $25 to $40,
also, cane and wood seat Chairs, and a quantity
of other furniture that am determined to sell al
the lowest rates. Call and see it.
A. d. CHANDLER.
March IL, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
N 0 I'll E.

A T meeting of the President and Directors of
IA the Middlebrook ard Brownsburg Turnpike
Company, held on Thursday, 26:h ulmo, it was
ordered that End quota of two dollars per share
be required of each Stakeholder.
BY order Of the Board,
PRESTON II. LINK, Sec'ry
of NJ s. b. Turnpike Company.
March ~. lS52.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
Plantation and Mill for Sale.

OFFER for sale Tract Of Land lying on the
South Fork of Rockfish River, in Nelson Conn
ty, adjoining the lands Of James Woods, Esq, MIR.
Samuel Woods and others, containing by old sur
vey between
FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED ACRES,
a considerable portion Of which is Rockfsh low
groundsand branch fats. The balance is all arabic
high land of good quality-indeed is very superb
or. The low grounds and branch fats fine mead
ow land There is on the tract an ample supply
oftmber, and one or two very desirable rock quar-
res.
The improvements consist Of = Mill, propelled
by Rock fish river, built in modern style, with
castiron machinery, and two pair of stones-the
basement story of stone; good Saw Mill good
framed Barn, Corn Houses, Stables, Tobacco Houses
Negro Houses with brick chmneys. small
DWELLING HOUSE,
Ice House ana other necessary ca. ho1ses, an
Apple Orchard ofexeellent winter frr't
Rockfsh Valley is situated at the Eastern base
of the Blue Ridge Mountain, is high and roman
tic country alike remarkabl. or its beauty, health
fulness and f Utility and the tract now offered for
sale has long been regarded among the most deslra
BILE in that section of country. IL is distant from
Howardsville on James River, and the Canal,
about eighteen miles from the contemplated De-
not on the Railroad now in progress from Chariot
tesyille. across the Blue Ridge, to Saunton, only
eight or ten miles; twenty miles from the Univer-
sity of Virginia, and about fifteen from Stanton.
The terms will be made to accommodate the pur
chaser, and good bargain may be had by early ap
plica ton to James Nj. Harris, Esq, who resides
m the land. He may also be addressed by letter
directed to Greenfield, Nelson Co., va.
JOHN l.. HARRIS.
November %, ls49.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
M. R. CnlIen,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Stanton, Va, Practses
n IN the Courts OF Augusta, Highland, Pendlcton'
Rockbridge, Rockingham and Nelson. Office i'll the
house formerly occupied by Jno l.. Peyton, ESQ., OPP
positc the Court house.
Oct. Is 1851 Nv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
A CARD.

nR. T. ]. McGILL offers his professional service
- to the citizens Of Saunton and its vicinity. Office
for the present, at his residence, lately occupied D.
Mrs Heiskell, opposite Mr.. Lytteton Waddell's.
Dec % 1851 I'm,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
James Cochran,

A TTORNEY AT Law, Stanton We. Practice
n in the Courts of Augusta, Rockbridge, Pendlcton
Bath, Highland, Albemarc, Nelson aud Rockingham,
Office in the room formerly occupied by h. M. Bell
Esq, and nearly opposite the Court house
Nov. 5, 1851 -ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12

S0lEIlABl&@ g y INSgFlsR
RESPECTFULLY tender their thanks to the
~ friends and the public generally, for the very
liberal patronage they have received since they
have been in business, and suc. attention 10 their
took Of
Confectionery and Groceries.
which they have just received and are ready to re-
tail ON terms the most accommodating Among
their variety are
Candies, Of all kinds,
FIGS, Prunes, Dates and Raisins,
Preserves and Pickles, great variety,
Apples, fine lot, Ea ria
Toys, all kinds,
Dye Stuffs generally, az
GROC CERES
Best Coffee and Sugar,
Fish, Cheese and Crackers,
Muasses, fine article,
ALSO
FLOUR, best quality-wholesale or retail.
Fresh Ale, a new article,
Best quality Baltimore ALE,
Cider Vinegar,
and great variety ofo:her articles not necessary
to enuinera,e. Let it suffice to say, that we have
on hand an extensive variety of ouch articles as are
usually kept nthe best establishments of the kind
and that it is our determination TO sell at short prof
its. In addition our BAKERY will still be kept
in operation. and Bread, Of best quality, furnished
as usual. Call and see.
OYSTERS served up at short notice.
Staun,on, Dec. 8, lS5l.--3t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
Charles III. Saupe

INFORMS The subscribers to his Bathing E.s-
4 Enlistment, and The public generally, that his
Baths will be open on the 18Th or 18Th inst
He has already received and opened supply
uf
CONFECTIONERY AND FRUITS
ofall kinds, aud offers them for sale IN the corn
err room of the old Bell Tavern. lie will be pleas
ed 20 receive share Of the public patronage.
April 7, 1852,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
John B, Watts,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Staunton, Va.-Practise
n in the Courts Of Augusta, Rockingham aud High
land and will give strict attention TO allblsiness en-
trusted tohim in his profession.
Stanton Aug. 6, iS5t.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
Rail Road Shovels.

ndIl lIUdU HUVVVln'
.efss-
DOZ. round and square point RAIL ROAD
SHovELs, just received.
"A LSO-
Cast Slee for Drills, Rod Iron, Safety Fuse, Stone
Sledges, &c., GEO. +. PRICE.
April 7, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
TO PASSE GERS.
From Staunton to Richmond for $3.50.

IN and afrer Monday the 18th inst., our Coach
" will leave Ssaunton daily at O'clock A. NJ,
NMTa arrive in Sco,tsvlle by night
3@aA sup and go aboard the Packet,
G-0A. -&- SES&and reach Richmond to dinner
next days.
Returning, leave Richmond al P. NJ, arrive
at Scotisvile next days by l2, and to Staunton
same night by Top. NJ.
Fare only $3.50 between Stanton and Rich.
mOnd.
Office at the Eagle Hotel Staunion. Va.
s. w. FICKLiN g. CO.
N. B.-We are also running to Charlottesville
daily. by P. NJ, for SO cents & tn the terminus
Of the Rail Road at Woodvie kor IS cents and 10
Richm"nd for 81 90. FICKLlN & co.
April 81 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
ATTENTION FARMERS!
DRILLING MACHINES.

THE subscriber is engaged in the manufacture
i OF Rohr's Celebrated Drilling Machines, and viii
be ready to furnish them at any time when called on
These Machines have been fully tested and obtained
the premium awarded by the Agricultural Society.
is simple in its construction and will be furnished al
the Mandatory in Bridgewater, Rockingham County
welias In Augusta Botetourt Roanoke and Bedford
]. 8. R0HR.
June Is, lS5i.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
n. J. RANKIN,

IL. j. RANKIN,
DAGUERREOTYPIST, occupies room O.
~ yer The Store of Mr.. A. j. Deakns. LIKE
NESSES taken in the best style of the art, and in
all kinds of weather. Satisfaction given before
leaving the room, out if the individual returns and
sits again an extra charge of Fifty Gents will be
made AS also in all cases when the cash is not paid
ER- Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call
Saunton, May ID, 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12
DR.. Briscoe B. Donaghe,

HAVING located permanently in Staunton, offers
his professional services TO tho citizens of the town
and surrounding country.
Gs- Office opposite Eagle Hotel.
Doc. "a, lS5l.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-05-12

THE undersigned as attornies in fact of the
l. widow and heirs of john Bowyer, decd, of.
fer for sale that splendid Farm called "THORN
HILL" situated in the County Of Rockbridge,
two miles Southwest of the town Of Lexingtun.-
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-07

The following extract of letter, dated Paris !st
uary 9th, (says the n. Y. Post,) gives an accOun'
the narrow escape of an American gentleman We
known in this city, FROM the terrible massacre y"
4th of December: -
1.-The Rue Montmartre was crowded with peep.
looking on; many were going into the bouls'g Ssr
the sidewalks, and walking along with the SOO 5.
These sidewalks are very wide, being uP"aaIL',f h.
thirty feet from side to side. / followed on WIN
soldiers and people, thinking there was no Gangs
far from the barbados. Every window and D''v.a
was crowded to the top of the houses WIN ~ n1
women and children. / continued TO walk ol .nL
within sight Of the first barricade. Suddenly snS
gun fired in the distance; the soldiers d. Jrr
wheeled round, facing us, and opened ien 1nnr
fire, not only the barrcades, but to gu! a
on the windows, balconies, and spectators OH w Il,
walks, for half mile. Those who were on III"
walks with myself, turned and ran for lIie' 5,r
"My first impulse was, to bounce into SoH w 4,
or window, but l found them all closed vi" sn,n;
shutters up and fastened. AS L ran my co"PI M.
stumbled and fell after another, until lounu ii.
self running alone; bullets struck the nous ots,
hail /; tile musketry roared without momeH bI,l.
mission; the whole street appeared TO De III IT, N b
as far as l could see. l observed the WaiA' s,p,
marked with numerous lines like chalk maFhs'
ed by the bullets fired at persons down and "UoJ il
many persons iell their hands and Knees an Z:
in endeavoring to get up, would fall again a,Tkag
close to the houses as possible, the buIe.s " MT
the windows and walls within few lncneS u r,lL.
{" Many people were stretched out on un. 0
some of whom had to leap over. My sllep SSsck +:
gan to fail me, fearful should not getI t all
Rue MontmaTtre. / reached it, however, d. ,r d
here most horrid sight was before me. N We si
the head Of the street, the walks, as well as
were covered with well dressed persons IN ,be s
singy, stretched out with their feet TOWARDS "cas
ders, as if they fell while running they Ia5 ngo1
ed for mile down the street, and not lVlr gssussa
running there but myself made another t aeSP BIT
effort, jumping over and running between ,onnj al
les, till came near a corner, which ran IOs NJ
sunk down, out of breath and out OF dange wbci
hat and clothes found covered with PlasIIni,es NJ
had been Knocked off the houses by the bu Tbs ps
escape uninjured was most providental. ,.t i 5sng
morning went over the ground to see %nor reupes
had been done. The houses were Literary PI bass
with bullets One double door when m1 Ifour Ba'
in my flight the day before, Counted my S,om ten :
let marks and on each window shutter n If :. mix
fifteen holes, and in like manner fornear nd"
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-07

There is knitting machine in operation in
Philadelphia which knits three hundred and eighty
stitches at each turn of small crank, which crank
may be easily turned by hand, from one hundred
to one hundred and fifty revolutions per minute,
making from forty to sixty thousand stitches per
minute, or about three million per hour.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18
Cold weather-.The Poor.

The saturatingrain of day before yesterday,
with its mild wind, was succeeded at night by
bitter cold. Yesterday morning, the grou nd
was frozen hard, and stormy wind seemed
to pierce to the bones. This reminds US
what preparations are to be made for the re-
lief of the suffering poor this winter! There
was much restitution the early part of last
winter, but it was happily relieved in great
measure, by the efforts of an association
formed for the purpose, who by means of a
course of Public Lectures, obtained funds SUI
ficient to diminish great deal of suffering
similar or some other method, should be
adopted without delay. Start the ball, and
the Journal will lend good aid to keep il roll
ing on.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18
The Canal.

The Canatwill doubtless be in full opera
ton from the Lake 10 Evansville by the LIST
of April. Such at least are the prospects
now. In view of this fact, we have already
called the attention of this public, to the mat
ter of providing accommodations for the inn
mense trade which will, on the completion
of this canal, pour in upon us. As we heard
a citizen remark yesterday, it is doubtful
idea of the effect Of this canal en- the business
of our city. AS community, we do not APP
pear to realize its Importance. As business
men we seem to place certainly too low an
estimate on its trade, and the Importance of
having the necessary accommodations to pro-
perly manage it. All along the line of the
the probable effect of this improvement on
Evansville, more than do our own citizens,
and they express unmitigated surprise that we
are not erecting warehouses to accommodate
its business.
Indeed, we shall be in the condition oil
Terre Haute, when the Canal was opened to
that point. For two years, they. had not the
proper warehouse Accommodations, of course
to the great detriment of business, aud the
consequent injury of the business interests
ofthe city.
What is doing in Evansville, in view Of the
speedy opening of this great artery of COM
merce ! Literally nothing, with the excep-
ton of the building of two or three canal
boats. Not warehouse is going up. Not
single improvement of sny nature. to take
care of or assist the business Of the Canal
If our own capital be all engaged in other
matters, We should invite capital from abroad
and offer it inducements for coming here and
providing that which we are unable to do
ourselves. We are sure capital from abroad
might ing handsome interest if invested
in matters connected with the business OF
this canal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18
Frs. Prior Discharged.

Mrs. Prior, the aceompIice of her husband
in the passage of divers counterfeit bills in
this city, some three weeks since, was
yesterday brought before NJ. s. Johnson, Esq.
Master in Chancery, on writ of habeas COR
p-s, and the Prosecuting Attorney required
to show cause why she should remain in
custody for the offence charged. Her coun-
sci, Mr.. Chandler, contended that the legal
existence of Mrs. Prior was merged in tina;
of her husband, by marriage, and that she
could not legally be made felon Cor acts
committed in his presence. a felony COM
mitted by the wife in the presence of the
husband was held to be evidence presump-
tive of coercion on the part of the husband.
Mrs. Prior was accordingly discharged.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18

INTERESTING SUIr.-Messrs. Spaulding
and Rogers have commenced a suit at Baton
Rouge against the corporation of t. at place
for illegal seizure and detention of the Float
ing Palace for exhibiting without city IL
cense. They refuse to give security to await
the result, and have aba ndoned the boat to
the authorities, by advice of counsel, and will
institute a new suit every day while the de-
tention continues. They rely on the opinion
of one of the Judges of the U. s. Supreme
Court, of most of the State Judges, of the
Attorney General, and prominent legal
gentlemen of the West, who contend that
the customary license of the Floating Palace
exempts her from taxation for State and mu-
nicipal licenses on the navigable waters CT
the United States.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18

~ The vincennes Gazette. after giving
the names of the recently elected officers OF
the E. and |. Railroad, thus pleasantly con-
cludes:
We do certainly feel grateful to our liberal,
public spirited felow-citizens of Evansville.
They have monopolized the road -monopo-
lied the directory, and are irving 10 monopo
lie the whole OF Southern Indiana. Go il
gentlemen-you'll soon have to abandon
your river and ditch, and come to Vincennes
and take railroad to get away from home.
We are happy to inform our readers at
distance, that even after the above notice
Evansville still continues growing.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18
Nn hash Produce

We learn from a gentleman just from the
Wabash, that the produce coming down this
season from the Wabash valley, will proba-
bly, greatly exceed in amount that of any
previous season. There will not in all likeli-
hood be so much grain brought down, ct least
from the Lower Wabash, as the corn crop
was lighter than usual there, and traders have
bee n limited in their operations. On the up
per Wabash, New York iS making a great
exertion this year to secure grain for ship
ment by canal. There are men even at
Terre- Haute, purchasing largely of wheat,
with the intention of placing it in ware
houses till the Canal opens in the SPRING
But the principal capital Of the Wabash, is
this year engaged in pork. Immense quasti.
ties of pork are already awaiting shipment
at points along the Wabash, and the ship.
ments of that article will far exceed those Of
last year. Boats are olready in demand, bu
1t does not seem profitable for them to visi
the upper Wabash before January, as unles:
they have up freights, no matter how grea
their down freights, the trips are not yer,
profitable-and up freights are scarce belor,
that time.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18

REPRINTS OF ENGLISH BooKs.-A gentle
man in this country recently sent copy OF
Lord Byron's works as a present to his broth
er in Ireland by the hands of gentleman
going thither; but, on arriving at Liverpool
the book was seized by the British custom
house officers, and condemned as a piratical
print, Notwithstanding the duty was rendered
them. 1t is stated that the English law and
practice upon this subject are inflexible, and
that no reprint of an English copyrighted
book of any kind is admitted into Great Brit
tain upon any terms. Those of which the
copyright has expired are, Of course, admitted
freely.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18

EUROPEAN IGNORANCE OF AMERICAN PoLf-
rIcs.-The ignorance OF European" jour
nalsts and even statesmen, in relation 10
american affairs, has long been proverbial.
We find another txemplificaton of it in the
comments of leading French paper, the
paris La Siecle," upon the death OF ID iniel
Webster. 1t says that "his finest oratoriral
triumph was in 1880, when he opposed the
oiious theory Of the notification Of the debts Of
the particular States" This is pretty rich,
but is not equal to that which follows, viz:
+"In 1886 he presented himself as candidate
for President, against General Jackson, whC
came formard for the second time, and was de-
feated." This is fair specimen OF the
manner in which the European papers are
posted up in American matters, and yet they
discourse OF them as if they were well in
formed.-[ Lon. Times.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18

@WHILE trying a case IN Boston last
winter, touching patent for awater wheel
where Rufus Choate, and Mr.. Taber, of AL
tany, were on one side, and AR Webster on
the other, the latter, says the Post, closed d
letter thus:
"HaLf-past o'cloct-Cssdt T'aber; Coate
sequitur, an queitione juries, Crastiao de.
''Taber is learned, sharp and dry,
Choate, full of fancy, soaring high.
Both lawyers of the best report,
True to their clients and the court;
WHAT sorrow doth a Christian feel,
Both should be .6roien on a ,clteeL"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18

@A' 'brilliant" young miss, discoursing
on poetry the other day, burst out in the fol-
lowing hifalutin st ain: "Poetry, sir, in my
opinion is harmony. 1t is the voice of the
angels, the music of the spheres, the royal
harp OF love, the parent of purity, the benign
instrument OF charity. Poetry breathes
sweetly in the majestic symphonies of roreas;
the seas echo its music, and the waves, as
they roll onward, without cessation, in chro-
mltic scales express its very soul. Poetry
to me is Observation-Disclosures, my dear,
where didyou purchase that love OF hatp
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18
MIA RUBBER
Machine Rplfing

TIME experience Of the last i've years has gincd for
4 this Beln.,. the confidence OF the consumers this
together with the that greet improvements have
been made IN the quality, warrants the Manufacturers IN
ass.rtii TO be superior 10 leather or anything else
for aiiop Belts (nore especially Tor heavy main
Belts. for the followi ressons-
J. The perfect equality Of width ard thickness which
IL will retain.
?. No danger of heat under SEQ degrees Fahrenheit
Injuries is aud i. remains flexible any Degree OF cold
g. IL is of great strength aud durability. does lot slip
the pulies consequently gain of power Is nbianed
and. when adjusted to machinery does not require alter
dion. as il The with leather. orany other
l. In wide Betting, the cost is much below that OF
leather, or any ot,it =.
Ir ?. largo ertmeni always hand ard furnished
Of given lengths. at the shortest notice. by.
-deeH1552 BABCOCK BROTHERS.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18

IMPORTANT TO STEAMBOAT OWNERS AND
OTHERs.-A decision ofimporance t. steam
boat owners and to those having liens on
boats, &C., was rendered by Judge Caldwell
on Saturday, in the District Court. The
point is briefly this-that the bona fde pur-
chaser ola boat for value, takes the boat clear
of all liens of boats d,bts which originated
out of the State of Ohio, unless the party
claiming the lien brought home notice of his
claim to the purchaser.-Cin. Com.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18

The PANORAMA OF IRELAND still attracts
large audiences at the Apollo Hall. The
young Minstrels are fully sustaining the high
reputation they have won in the larger cities
of Louisville, Saint Louis, and other places
which they visited. The Painting itself We
need only say is magnificent, and will in
terest everybody who pays it visit, Darticu-
larry the lover Of the rich, beautiful and ro-
mantle scenery Of Erin's Isle.
Each one of the interesting family per.
forms its respective part to admiration;
the "rich brooue' chimes melodiously with
the "speet accent" in streaks of drol, quie
humor, wit and fun. There will be an exhi.
bition this afternoon at reduced fare for chill
dren, and in the evening at the usual rates
Every is going to the last one.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-12-18
Ed. JOURNAL.

SCARCITY OF SILVER IN ESGLAND.-There
is a great complaint of an increasing scarcity
of silver change in England, although the
mint had issued small silver to the extent of
ElSO,0O0 since the LIST of July last. The
Qneen had issued proclamation declaring
that silver in the colonies shall not be legal
tender for payment of sums exceeding 40s.-
Silver coin had hitherto been used i'll many
of the colonies for large payments. This
proclamation was doubtless intended to pre-
vent the large export of silver coin.