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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10
Cheapest Wholesale and Retail
CLOTHING EMPORIUM,
Main st., one door East Of the "Spectator Of
fce," StaD,ton W. Ft
STEINER & BROTHER.

STEINER d BRUIHER, fas
- RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and
q the public in general, that they have just re-
ceived the largest and best assortment Of l.8
Fall and Winter Clothing,
ever brought 10 this market, all of which has been
selected with the greatest care in regard to quail
ty and price. They assure their friends and Gus
toners that they can not be suited better in any
establishment in this State. Their head-quart-
ers Of Fashionable Clothing is established andwell
known, so it needs no comment The workman
ship of their Clothing is as good at the very best,
as the whole of their stock is Of their own manu-
facture, and superintendent by one Of the frm.-
Purchasers will find it to their advantage to visit
the above named Establishment. as they still hold
their old motto of quick sales and small profits
10 give the public an idea Of thor stock they
enumerate part as follows; p ~
French and English Dress and Frock Goats of
all colors, Business, Frock and Sack do Fancy
Cashmere do, Beaver and Pilot Oyercoats.
Blue Blanket and Felt Goats, Drab Felt, and
Beaver do, Black and Brown Cloth and Beay-
or Oyercoa!s, and a variety of Others, together
with nice assortment of CLO.4KS
PANTS,
Black. Blue. Blue Black and Brown Cloth Pants.
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants, Black, Blue
ard Fancy Sattinet do.
VESTS.
Black and Fancy Satins. Fancy silk, Blue Cloth
and Cashmere Vests, Cashmere, Plaid, Wors-
ted and Cotton Vests, great variety.
A large assortment ofthe very latest style.
HATS AND CAPS. Pig
Pocket and Neck Handkerchiefs, Silk, Wooden
and Cotton
UNDERsHIRrs AND DRAWERS. no
large assortment of white Linen Bosoms, Shirts
Trunks, Umbrellas, Suspenders and various 9TH
er articles generally kept in Clothing Store.
Also
An assortment Of Pistols, Pistol Flasks, Percus-
sion Caps, &c., Sc. iai
BoYs' CLOTHING,
A large assortment of all qualities, in every style
and price
STEINER s. BROTHER thankful for the past pat
ronage received, hope through their accommoda-
ton and good treatment, to have the continuance.
of their old customers, and large increase of new
acqr aiatances. 5e
r. TO please all well try, hs
Who come to lis to buy.
So come at once to the Cheapest Clothing Empori-
UNI of Steiner s. Brother, Main street, one door
below the Spectator Office. M
StauntOn, Oct. Is, 1852.
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: THE STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
TEN THOUSAND

PURCHASERS wanted, for thenew and splen-
Il did Stoke FILL g. WLNTER GOODS,
lust received from the Eastern Cities, and now
nan;nor OF +ha etora of
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DOES ANY BODY DOUBT IT!
If THEY DO, SINGLE CALL WILL CONVINCE
THEN OF THE FACT, THAT
Bare & Sterret's

If THEY DO, SINGLE CALL WILL CONVINCE
THEN OF THE FACT, THAT
Bare & Sterret's
Is the place, and they are the men to make Gen
tlemen's fine Clothing-a large and beautiful stock
of material which they have just received and
opened. They deem it unnecessary to enumerate
but will just state that their stock is full and com
plete, embracing
CLOTHS, cAssMEREs AND vEsTINGs,
of every variety of style, quality and color, all o
which they are ready, willing and waiting to make
to order, after the most approved style, and OF
terms that cannot fail to please. They are also
in receipt of fine lot of furnishing goods, snch
Shirt Collars, Shirts, and Cravats, Gloves, Silk
and Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs, sc. To theil
friends who have so generously sustained them
they return their sincere thanks, and invite them
and all who wish to purchase really superorgoods
at fair prices to give them call at their old stand
Virginia Hotel buildings.
Staunton, October II, 1852.
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OFHARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, G
Andrew Johnston e. Co.,
At the sign Of the Gross Cut Sac No. II Maj" ST.
RICHMOND VIRGINIA.
IMPORTERS and Dealers in English, German,
Il French and American Hardware, Cutlery,
Guns, &c. Merchants, Farmers and Mechanics
visiting our city will please call and examine our
large stock of the above goods before making their
purchases elsewhere, as we import direct, asd buy
domestic goods exclusively of the Manufacturers.
No effort shall be wanting on our part opease all
who may favor us with their patronage and we are
determined to sell as low as any house either here
or elsewhere.
ANDREW JOHNSTON S, C.
Sep. /, 1S52.-4m.
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Augusta land for Sale.

yTNHE subscriber offers for sale on accommodating
Il terms small farm, containing about
$50 Acres,
known as part of the Wilson farm. This land is
situated within about one mile of Middlebrok lad
joining the lands of Messrs Mesh and Carson
The Improvements are goood LOG ISssA
HOUSE, Kitchen, Barn, Sc. The l5TEesS
land is of good quality and well adapt ssAl
ed to the culture of all kinds of grain and well
worthy of the attention of persons wishing to buy
a small farm. Mr.. Smiley who is living on this
land will show it to any one wishing to purchase.
My terms can be known by applying to Mr.. VIM.
or ArchibaldSproul,o or addressing me at Lexington
Va. WILLIAM WHITE T..
Oct. 90, 1921.
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Notice.

GENERAL LAND OFFIcE,2
Oct II, 1852.
Numerous applications having been made to this
office on the subject, it has been decided, on full
consideration, to recognise assignments of Land
Warrents. when executed before two witnesses,
and acknowledged before Notary Public in all
cases, however, to be accompanied by certificate
under sel from the proper authority Of the offici-
al character Of the Notary, at the time of taking
such Acknowledgements, and of the genuineness Of
his signature.
The instructions ofthe 23d March last will there
fore be regarded as SO amended.
Very respectfully,
JOHN WILSON, Comm'er
Nov 10 1852 -lOt
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.Ofice.

VgVIIE subscriber has removed his Saddlery estab-
d lishment to the Post Office corner, where he
is manufacturing, and has on hand, every thing in
his line. as usual >. &. CLARKE.
Stanton, Nov 8, 1852.
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1O00O REGALIA Segars, $4,000 Havana
AOOOV do, assorted brands, 10000 old Prin-
cipe Segars, $4,000 Spanish DO, 100000 Halt
do, so Gross Matches, 1000 Pipe Stems. so Bar.
rcls Smoking Tobacco 300 Reams Wrapping
Paper, assorted. c. COCHRAN s co.
Stanton, Nov 8, 1852.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE

NENTRE POINT PLACE, the residence Of
" the undersigned, situated in the most pleas
ant eligible and healthy position in SEWER cou-
ty, is now offered for sale on liberal terms. The
tract contains about GOO acres of excellent tilla-
Bile land, about 220 acres of which is under fence
well watered and in high state of cultivation.
Seven pubic roads diverge from this point which
renders 1t one OF the most desirable places for
Public House and Mercantile establishment in
South Arkansas. There are now at this point
two stores and Post Office, and the country ad-
lacent is the most densely populated portion of
the county. The Improvements are large
Dwelling House, several Tenant Houses. two
Store Houses, Tan Yard, Mill, and threshing
machine, with all the requisite out buildings. and
in good repair. To any one desirous of purcha-
sing one of the most eligible business points in
South Arkansas, in the midst of a prosperous COM
munity, rare opportunity is now offered
The purchaser, if he desires it. can have on
fair terms the growing crop and the stock
For terms and further particulars, enquire Of
the undersigned on the premises.
JOHN RUSSEY.
Centre Point, June 25 1851 l25tf
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16

A WONDERFUL MAN.-Richard Arkwright, it
would seem, was not beautiful man; no romance
hero with naughty eyes, Apollo lip. and gesture
like the herald Mercury; plain, almost gross bag
checked, pot-bellied Lancashire man, with an air
of painful reflection, yet also of copious free dges
ton; man stationed by the community to shave
certain dusty Boards in the northern parts of Eng
land at halfpenny each. To such end, we say,
by forethought, oversight, accident and arrange
ment, had Richard Arkwright been, by the COM
munity of England and his own consent, set apart.
Nevertheless, in strapping razors in lathering of
dusty boards, and the contradictions and contus-
ions attendant thereon, the man had notions in
that rough head of his spindles, shuttles wheels,
and contrivances playing ideally within the same;
rather hopeless looking, which, however, he did
at last bring to bear. Not without difficulty. His
folks rose in mob round him, for threaten
ing to shorten wages, that he had to fly, with
broken wash-pots, scattered household. and seek
refuge elsewhere, Nay, his wife, too as learn,
rebeed; burned his wooden model of his spinning
wheel resolute that he should stick to his razors
rather-for which, however, he decisively, as thou
wilt rejoice to understand packed her out of DOORS
o reader what historical phenomenon is that
bag-cheeked, pot-bellied, much-enduring, much
inventing barber! French revolutions were a
brewing; to assist the same in any measure, i'm
perial kasers were impotent without the cotton
and cloth of England; and it this man that had
to give England the power of cotton.
T. Carlule.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,

HNHAT at SAFE of Lands for the non-payment
l. OF taxes due thereon, held at the Court
House door in the town of Washington, in the
county of Hampstead, in the State OF Arkansas,
pursuant to lawful notice given by the Sheriff Of
said county OF Hampstead, and In conformity
with the laws of said State, on the first Monday
of November, A. d., 1S4S, being the sixth day
of said month; William H. Etter purchased Of
the then Sheriff of said county OF Hampstead,
the following described tract or parcel OF land
situate in the said county of Hampstead, which
said tract of land was listed assessed, and sold
as the property of E. Chappell, and described as
the South West quarter of the South East quarter
of Section twelve (12) in Township twelve Q2)
South, of Range Twenty-six (26l West; contain
ing forty acres for which the said Etter paid the
said Sheriff and Tax Collector, the sum OF two
dollars and five cents,-being the amount of taxes,
penalty, aad costs due thereon for the years A. d.,
1S47 and 1S4S,-and took from SAID Sheriff and
Collector; a certificate of purchase for the same
that afterwards. on the 9th day of November,
A. D.. 1s4s the said Etter for value received,
assigned the said certificate of purchase to the
undersigned, by whom it is now held, and who
is entitled to deed for the same from the Sheriff
of Hampstead county Now therefore, notice is
hereby given, to all persons who may be con-
cerned, or who can set up any right, title, or
claim. to the above described tract or parcel of
land, SO purchased as aforesaid in consequence of
any llnoinidltyi HIeSuldii. VI Sy IN
nected with such sale, or for any cause or defect
whatever. that in conformity with the act of the
General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, in
relation to 'Tax titles'' the undersigned will APP
ply to the Circuit Court of Hampstead county,
at Court to be holden at the Court House of
said county, in the town of Washington, on the
seventh Monday after the fourth Monday OF Sep
tember A. d., 1852, for confirmation Of title In
and to said tract or parcel of land, so purchased
as aforesaid and all persons interested are hereby
notified to appear at said time and place, and
show cause, if any they can why the title to
said land SO sold as aforesaid, should not be con-
firmed according to law.
EZEKIEL NANCE.
Washington, March II, 1852, 11:6
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
TO Planters & Merchants.

TNHE undersigned has on hand and for sale at
Il Collinsburg, Bosser Parish, La 100 bales Of
heavy Cotton Osnaburgs. From 500 to 2jOO pair
of home made russet Negro Shoes. From 80 to
so Cotton Gins, warranted to perform well.--
Twenty Bois d Arc Wagons, both for horses and
Oxen, with wooden and iron aXes, plows of any
Goods and Groceries. A superior and heavy lot
of Ready-Made clothing, both for summer, fall
and winter wear. Planters and merchants are
particularly requested to call and lay in supply
of the above articles as will sell them cheap
as they can be bought in New Orleans, and on
time to suit their growing crops. Orders will be
punctually filed for any of the above enumerated
articles
J. B. GILMER.
~ n. B.-Goods, Groceries cash paid for
CoU Hides or Pelt,ies, good article always re-
qured. J. B. G.
June 26, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
BOUNTY LAND CLAIMS.

Ky recent Act OF Congress, Bounty Lands
ID are granted to officers and VOLUNTEERS in tbe
military service of the United States in the war
of 1912, or any of the Indian wars since 1890
also to commissioned officers in the war with
Mexico. In case of the decease of the officer or
soldier the land can be obtained by the widow
or minor children.
The undersigned, acting as general Land Agent
Will attend promptly to procuring Bounty Land
warrants for those entitled to them, and locating
II deslred having general knowledge of the
lanos In the Red River Land District, he will be
able to make choice selections. All letters of
inquiry, postpaid, will be promptly answered
and instructions given. if desired.
DANIEL f. WILLIAMS.
Land .4gent
:. Washington, Arks., Nov 81, 1850. A7.ts
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16

The following is the valedctory article of an
editor out West:-"The undersigned retires from
the editorial chair with tEe complete conviction
that all is vanity From the hour he started his
paper to the present time, he has been solicited to
lie upon every given subject, and can't remember
ever having told wholesome truth, without di-
minishing his subscription list, or making an ene-
my. Under these circumstances of trial, and hav-
ing thorough contempt for himself, he retires,
in order to recruit his moral constitution.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,

II WHAT at a sale of lands and Town lots for the
l. non-payment of taxes due thereon, held at
the Court House door in the town of Washing
ton, in the county of Hampstead in the State
of Arkansas pursuant to lawful notice given by
the Sheriff and Tax Collector of the said county
OF Hampstead and in conformity with the laws
OF said State, on the first Monday of November
A. d., 1880 being the sixth day of said month
Ezekiel Nance, purchased of John B. Sandeiur,
then Sheriff and Collector of said county of
Hampstead, the following described parcel OF
land or Town lot, situate in the town of Wash
ington, in said county of Hampstead, which said
lot or parcel of land was listed, assessed and sold
as the property of S. B. Davis, and described
as Lot number two (2) in Block number three (30
according to the plat of said town now of record
In the office of the Clerk of said county OF Hemp
stead, for which said Lot the said Nance paid
the Sheriff or Tax Collector the sum of one dol
lar and forty EIGHT cents, being the amount of
tax, penalty and costs due thereon from the year
1S4S to 1850, inclusive, and took from the said
Sheriff and Collector certificate of purchase for
the same, which certificate he now holds, and
upon which he is entitled to deed. from the
Sheriff of Hampstead county. Now therefore
notice is hereby given to all persons who may
be concerned or who can set up any right. title
or claim to the above described lot, or parcel of
land, so purchased aforesaid, in consequence of
any lnformality, irregularity or illegaity con-
nected with such sale, or for any cause or defect
whatever, that in conformity with the act of the
Legislature of the State of Arkansas in relation
to TAX titles" the undersigned will apply at
the Circuit Court of Hampstead county. at a
Court to be holden at the Court House of said
county, in the town OF Washington, on the
seventh Monday after the fourth Monday of Sep
tember, A. D., 1852, for confirmation Of title in
and to said lot parcel of land, so purchased as
aforesaid, and all persons interested are hereby
notified to appear at said time and place. and
show cause, if any they can why the title to said
lot so sold as aforesaid, should not be confirmed
according to law.
EZEKIEL NANCE
Washington, March II. 1852. 11:6
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16

VERY TRUE-When we hear men and women
speak lightly of the industrious part of the COM
munity we feel just like tracing back their gene
alogy We have done so in several instances, and
you will be surprised at what we learned The
most aristocratic man of our acquaintance is the
grandson OF fiddler the proudest woman the
daughter of a washerwoman. 1t betrays lack of
good sense to condemn, or look with contempt on
any virtuous person, however poor he or she may
be. The wise and good respect and love good
ness, wherever it is found, in all its beauty and
effuloence.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16

II ANYWAY from the camp of the
1C subscriber, near Washington. on
the night of the 2lst of October. a.
Negro Man named Danid, about 30 IN 7
years of age, of light copper color FE/
about . feet 10 inches high, weighs
about l6? pounds has one or two small s..
1ne lei. slae OF his neck and is inclined to be bow
and maa on when he left white wool hat
bnlonoed 10 Wt VegIo clothes The Negro formerly
Tlct, South Carolina will give the abova LIS rs
ward for his apprehension and confnemsnt :,
any Jall so that can get him. Anv informat;am -,
regarding him may be addressed TO the snbScr;har
at finevllle r. o., Bossier Parish. La.
ALLEN VANCE.
Giving, Little Rock, publish to amount Of s.
and charge this office. "'''o"'i'o vi %
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
Bishop Otey on Spiritual Rappings.

We find in the st, Louis "Sgnaf' the following
letter spiritual rappings," from Bishop Otey,
of Tennessee:
Columbia, Tenn, .AprH 81. 1852.
DEAR SIR: have this moment received yours
of the 2lst inst, asking me for my experience
and Impressions in reference to what are called
spiritual manifestations" rappings, etc, and
which for some months past have created consid-
cradle interest and curiosity in many parts of our
country. [ have to say that, last November,
while stopping at the Burnet House, in Cincin-
matt, was present at some very curious and mex
plicabe exhibitions, made it would seem, under
the directions or through the agency OF the Ms
ses For, their mother, and other persons being also
present. Upon careful consideration of all that
| Witnessed and of all that wrote down at the
tme-tor | made copious notes OF all that tram
spired| came to the conclusion that had wit
messed the most adroit and clever piece of trckery
at which it had ever been my fortune to be pre-
sent; OF that this exhibition presented new. sin
guar and at present ineXplicable modification of
what is popularity termed naesn,erism. With the
facts before me, including the apparent artlessness
and simplicity Of the actors In this case have
not been able to come to any definite CONCLUSION,
but my mind remains in that state OF dublety
which have indicated above.
With regard to the use of my name by the con-
verts to this strange development of human cum
ning or spiritual revolutions have to say, that
have g ven no authority for such use. While the
exhibition was In progress at Cincinnati, ire
quently observed to others that it was too serious
a matter to be laughed at; that thought it was
the province alike of christian truth and phioso-
ply to investigate and to expose iaacy, fraud and
deception where they were fully established, and
make the conclusions which enlightened reason
would warrant. 1t was from taking this position,
and declaring my determination to examine fur
ther and more rgidly, if the opportunity should
ever present ITSELF that my name probably was
ofnH with
II there be any truth in these pretensions.
shall know it before great while: as was prom
ised revelations to be made here in Tennessee, and
to myself oen Alone which, SO far as am concern
ed, will settle the question of the truth or false
hood of these spiritual manifestations" at once
and forever. For they promised from spirits,
that feel sure are not ~lying spirits" When
hear anything from the quarter indicated, you and
Your readers shall have the full benefit of the
knowledge OF the fact, whether | shall allow you
to share in the profits of the communications, in
other respects | will not say
You may if you please, publish this, if you think
it will subserve the cause of truth
Very respectfully, your friend,
JAS. H. OTEY.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
VALUABLE LAND FOR SAFE

VIE undersigned offers for sale on accom-
l. modating terms, 1900 acres of choice and
valuable Land, situate in Sever county Arkap-
These lands were selected in 1886. are Of tho
pest quallty OF upland, and are located in de-
For terms, &c, enquire of w. Fl. Etter ~
Washington, or the subscribers at Little Roct ."
WATKINS & CURRAN
January 2s, 1852 S.,s
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
JOHN FIELD,
TTORNEY AT LAW

D ESIDES at Washington, Hampstead county,
n Arks, and will regularly attend all the courts
in the counties of Hampstead, Clark, Pike, SEWER
Lafayette, Union and Ouachita, and will attend to
the collection of debts in any part of the State
Business entrusted to him will be promptly at
tended to.
JAN 49, 1914
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
BRITT'S HOTEL,
WASHING TON, ARKANSAS

w AOl1INU Wv, hLChhANOLlC.
TNhe subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
i and the public, that he still continues busi-
ness at his old stand, where he has supplied HIM
self with every thing necessary for the accom-
mediation of the travelling community. His house
is commodious, the rooms well arranged for fam
lilies, and his table well supplied with the best
the market affords
His stables are large, bountifully supplied with
provender, and attended by careful ostlers.
He pledges himself that nothing shall be want
ing on his part to render comfortable all who may
be pleased to give him call. His charges will
be as moderate as those of any other house in the
south as an evidence of which he refers to the
following
RATES
Boarding per month";. $40
Boarding and lodging per week,,...s3 so
h" day.. ...75
Single meal, ....... ............2o
Lodging. 80
Keeping man and horse all night. 81
Keeping horse per week. S3
GEO o. BRITT.
Washington Oct 80, 1S45.-7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
EXPERIENCE.
BY MAJOR PATTEN, U. S. A.

BY MAJOR PAllEN, u ,. A.
About the world Fve journeyed much,
Pve travelled far and near,
And my experience is such
As YOU shall shortly hear.
I've seen the worst-Pve seen the best,
Of $50 called human kindly
Where all are brsily inquest
OF what they never find
Eve known a man who robbed the poor,
And yet was rich himself,
Who drove the beggar from his door,
With silver on his shelf
Eve seen the Judge who justice sold,
Have heard a gamester pray;
And knew wife who did not scold
Upon a. washing day.
At last I've seen, just turned fifteen,
CA blossom partly bloom)
Who really did not care, ween,
To be a woman grown"
Again, I've seen Seedy maid
(Oh, Godfrey! be it sungD
Who did not seem the least AFRAID
At being reckoned young.
I've known a LAWYER plead cause
Who never sent a bill,
And knew doctor, mot OF laws)
Take his prescription pill.
I've known tradesman tell the truth,
I've heard parson swear,
And knew hackman once, in sooth
Who charged but lawful fare.
I've known parson play at whist,
Who would not play at loo;
And known an abolitionist
Who did slave pursue;
To lavish on his offspring wild,
A miser hoard his gold,
And seen mother leave her child
For stranger hands to hold.
I've seen maiden who had slid
Who had modest air,
And seen a belle who (seeming) did
Not know that she was fair.
Once on a railroad twas my lot
To get passage free"
And on steamer once l got
A decent cup of tea.
And have seen, once in my life,
A husband. be IT known,
Who did not treat his neighbor's wife
Some better than his own;
And also seen-Tll be don't wink
As gentle as can
Sometime ago, it was-I think
saw an honest man.