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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-22

STARVATION RocK.-In passing down
the Illinois Canal, had distinct view Of
the celebrated Starvation Rock" as it is
called, SO named from The fact that con-
siderable number of Indian warriors, when
pursued by their more numerous and pow
erful enemies, ascended to its top which is
fat, and about 200 feet from the ground
The top of this rock can be reached only by
a narrow passage, like stairway, all other
parts around it being perpendicular from Its
base. Here these poor Indians, who did
not foresee that their descent could be as
easily prevented as the ascent Of their en-
emies preferred death by starvation to the
more cruel tortures of their savage foes, who
watched for them at the base of the rock.
The fat top of this rock is broad enough to
contain several hundred men. 1t stands in
the valley of the Illinois River about 100
miles southwest of Chicago. Terrible in
deed was the situation of these unfortunate
Indians. The clear skies smiled above them;
soft 5reezes famed them and they looked
down on the green and beautiful valley,
and the gentle moving waters OF the llli-
nois, but all in vain. They could not as
suage the death-pains of starvation, nor
quench their burning thirst. Dreadful stu
alton; but here they died and left their bones
to bleach beneath the bright and beautiful
rays Of Western sun. Never shall for
get my feelings as gazed on this rock, and
thought of the brave warriors who died on
its summit.-Jomaai Of G. W. Lucas.
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NORRIS s JACKSON,
Late of Virpinia.

July IA, l852.-ly. ProprieIors.
James f. Norris, who is well known to many
of the business men visiting the city, lately in the
Hardware house of James J, Duncan s. Co., ,Twtt,
Brother, S Co.. and formerly proprietor Of the
Virginia Hotel. St. Louis will have the manage
mcnt of the House, assisted by polite and compe-
tent nCrSOnS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-22

The POWER OF ExAMpLE.-A boy once
went to ragged school, and had his face
washed; and when ne went home his neigh
bors looked at him with aston;shmeht.-
They said, 'that looks like Tom Rogers,
and vet it can't be, for he is SO clean. y
Presently his mother looked at him, and
finding his face so clean, she fancied her
face was dirty, and forthwith washed it
The father soon came home, and seeing his
wife and son clean, thought his face very
dirty and soon followed their example. Fa-
ther, and mother, and son, all being clean,
the mother began TO think the room looked
dirty and down she went upon her knees
and scrubbed that clean. There was fe-
male lodser in the house who, seeing such
d change : III her neighbors, though her room
and her face looked very dirty, and she
speedily betook to the cleaning operation
| likewise. And very soon the whole house
was, as it we're, transformed, and made I'll
dy y and comfortable, simply by the cleans
ing Of one ragged school-boy.-Spcech Of
j. PANE, Esq, London.
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WiteEleFaft in Oldcn Times VS.. spir.
btual Rappings.

Those who are inclined to visit our Pill.
grim ancestors with objectionable repl oach
for their Belief in witchcraft, and in conse-
ouence of entertaining such belief, forget
that in this respect they were not singular
for belief in witchcraft was almost uni.
versal in Christendom in that age. During
the 18th and 18th centuries, the belief in
astrology, magic and witchcraft was gener-
al Throughout Europe. That period may be
regarded as the epoch of magicians, sorce.
rers. exorcists, and inguisitors. FROM the
year 134s, the belief m magic began to play
a very important part in the affairs of En-
rope, and during upwards of two centuries
we read of frequent and most horrible stake
murders. During this time an infatastIon
"a monomania seemed to have seized the
people-many pretended to exercise the art
of witchcraft, and had to pay fearful pen
atty for their conduct.
1t is stated by Del Rie, that in three
months of the year 1915, five hundred per-
sons were executed at Geneva. Upwards
of thousand perished in this way in the
diocese of Como, and on an average hum
dred were executed there annually. In
France the number of executions is scarce
ly credible. We read of 1900 persons
being accused of dealing i'll forbidden things
at one time, and the records of the parlia-
ments of Bordeaux, Paris, and Rouen, are
filled with accounts of such trials. Germa-
ny, too, exhibited an eqlally lamentable
picture of human credulity and persecution.
At Wartzburg, in 1927, during space OF
two months and halt, there were twenty
nine successive autodafes-on which occa-
sion there were 157 persons accused OF
witchcraft and burnt at the stake !! 1t is
established that during the two years, from
1927 to 1929, nearly 10000 persons were
condemned to death in Germany, the COM
mencement of the 18th century that the
epidemic madness known as Vamperism,
appeared in Germany.-BOs'On Journal.
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q. What meaning and unique express
sion was that of voting Irish girl, who
was rendering testimony against an md d.
ynInal in New Orleans court, short time
since "Arrah, sir, Pm shure he nlver
made his mother smile.' There is bog
raphv of unkindness in that simple SEN
fnnfe y
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CONGRESS- HALL,
Ts,ird and Chestnut Streets.

PHILADELpHA, July |, 1852.
y1JIE. subscribers take pleasure in informing their
d friends and the travelling community general
ly that they have this day taken possession otthat
wei, established and favorably known hotel CON
Gl2ESS EgALL, Third AID Chesnm Streets.
They have had the house thoroughly repaired and
all the modern Improvements introduced. and furn-
ished in style of elegance which will at once rem
der it unsurpassed for comfort and convenience.
This is decidedly the best located house in
the city, being in the immediate vicinity olbusi-
ness. the Exchange, Custom House, and many 9TH
er public buildings.
Lines of 0mnibusses leave for every part of the
city every few minutes, their head quarters being
within one square of the House.
The subscribers are determined to spare no pains
in making this convenient and comfortable home
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-22
REMOVAL.

REMOVAL.
TOR the present. have removed my STOCK
u OF GOODS one ,or west of the old corner.
on Court House Street, where shall sell all my
DRY GOODS
a prime cost, for cash. rendering my thanks for
past iavors. earnestly s.dicit from my friends Il
call II get bargains.
JOHN BRANDEBURG.
StiuntDn June 81 lS52-3nr
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-18

md d gree among manl,ind-.alI Of which. without
one dissenting objection, pronounce this Ointment to
be GOOD
As day by day it unohtrusivcly extends its sphere
Of action along the borders of our vast country and is
circulated throughout its extent ne evidences of its
power and new proofs Of is eff, acy are continually
developed. Three millions of boxes applied to dis
ease within the last four years have established the
astounding TACT, beyondthe power of cavil or cont
dicton, that is TNFALLBLE in the cure of all Tu-
mors, Ulcers, Sores, Burns, letter Piles Scrofuls
Erysipclas, chhains, scald Head, sore Eyes Cunsy
Group, Rheumatism, Broken Breast Ague in the Face,
corns, &c II completely restores the Insensible PER-
sPIRATIoN and by this opens those avenues by
which nature intended to expel the morbid matter Of
the ody.-thus is the system cleansed. the blood p
rfed; and the health restored
II ha power to cause all external sores, ScrOfuL
Gus HumOrS, and Poisonous hounds TO discharge
their purid natter and then heal them tits rightly
terme' All Healing, for there is scarcely disease
external or internal, that it will not benefit ] have
used 1t iorthe last fourteen years for all the diseases
OF the chest consumption and liver involving the ut
most danger and responsibility; and declare before
heaven and man, that not in single case has il fail
ed to benefit when the patient was within reach of
mortal means.
J. McALISTER. l41 Fulton.st., ,NewYork Sole Pro-
prietor. A. 4 S HENDRY, Agents for Ohio. -
Sold by Il. L SIocum and Otto W. Kraemer, Lanc.,.
ter; H. Kalb, Rushville; WV Reed Carroll; M. Camp
bell Pckerington: Leonard and Brother, BASIL A. +.
Mitthoif, Lockville; Samuel Bartlett, Winchester; j.
Endsey, Lithopolis +. Geohegan, Baltimore; Civ.
pool, New Salem; ]. and S. Henbee, Amanda: Daniel
Hawkin, Sugar Grove; Ashbaugh and Beery. Bremen.
October 90. 1851 26
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-18
d.. IIOwc'S shaker SnrSnp,ri,In

.
MORE EVIDENCE. Another remarkable cure
| lVlB'READIr 1T. ca 1t is from young lady resid
ing in our city. CERTIFIoATE.
CINcINNATI February7, lS5l.--Ths is to certify
that my sister, Mary &. Belman, was attacked with
disease. in her hip more than three years ago. which
rendered her utterly helpless that she compeil-
ed to keep her bed All hopes Of her recovery were
daspaired Of Some Of the most eminent physicians
of Covington and Cincinnati attended her. all Of whom
declared her case hopeless one. Passing by nr.
Howe's Depot, an idea suggested ITSELF that to try
one bottle OF his Shaker Sarsapara could d. no harm
Accordingly purchased one bottle and before il
tents were entirely used she received benefit was
induced to try another, and another; before the last
used she was nearly recovered. Now she has
pain walk, and has the entire use Of her limb.
To Howe's Shaker Sarsaparilla attribute this eec-
tive cure II sbu few months since since she COM
menced taking it. (Signedl c. BELATAN.
Cincinnati Daily ConnttfcidL
Remember this wonderful and astonishing cure was
effected by the OF three bottles only ofDR. S. D
H0WE'S SHAKER SARSAPARILLA, THE GREAT
SPRING AND SUMMER MEDICINE.
Bear in mind il purifes the bloodsnd prevents dis
cases It is the only Sarsaparia that acts upon the
liver Kidneys and blood at the same time, which rem
ders taltogether valuable to every Parcu-
larly Females
Dr. Mussey, Professor in the Ohio Medical College,
says the Shaker preparations truly valuable, and
recommends them to the public The sick and aflict.
ed, are requested to call and obtain pamphlet, and
purchase bottle Of this valuable Family medicine.
No Mercury--no Mineral-nO Poisonous Drugs in
the Shaker Sarsaparila. Remember, it is warranted
obe pur,ly and entirely vegetable, and as Female
and Family medicine il has no equal
rI'Be sure you enquire for DR.. SD. Howe's ShA-
ker Sarsaparia, and take no other .r...
Quart Bottles 81 per bottle, six bottles for $5
For sale by DR. s.. d HOWE, Proprietor No. I,
College Hall, Cincinnati, to whom all orders must be
addressed, andbyla M.Z. KREIDER. Lancaster.
KREIDER & Co. Logan.
.lr 9@l -at.t L. HYtE, Amanda. : 7'ru
April TO- 1851, sm49
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1be Gantastrr ea;rttt.
Evening March 10 1882


FREEcH TEMPERANcE.-ll may appear
strange tha: in q counlty where wine il
almost a common beverage. drunkenness
is rare, but such appears To be the fact
if we can rely nn the statements 0f THUR.
Low WkED. editor If The Albany Evening
Journal. Whiting from Nice. under date
Of Jan l0ih. he thus speaks Of the ab
Sence Of drunk keuness among the Freucl
people, where wine Is freely used:
"Crussing Frauce in one tection
from Boulogne lO Nice, we have Iravelr,
500 miles as pleasantly aud quietly a.
You travel along the Valley Of the Con
neciicui River. have not even seen
through all the cities aud towns, The slight
est dis rider ar even III will. Nor hav,
], in all these places, dnriug FIVE weeks
seen tiye drunken persons. luleed.
cannot rcmeRher hut uue decided case
And yet every body drinks VINE. SIM
alsI drink brandy. but seld,m T." rxces'
There is an absence here. hnwrver, u
all those attractive MIXTURES aud Fix
ingS' known at home as punches.
',juleps." "cnbbleIs." cock tails" &c
&c. which beeuie our young men nut
habiis that 50 often end IN ruin. Her
there are few rummerieS, and consequent
y. few ruwdies."
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-18
TIE TELEGRAPH LINE.

usuNh
I TITLE s DRESBACIS have received at their
IL old stand, on naia Street, full assortment of
~ u A\D INiEK GOODS,
And are daily receiving additions to their stock, de-
termined throughout the to keep on hand
\ tiiMPl,EEE ASSOKTMENr.
The public are invited to call and examine their
stock The utmost has be used in its selection:
the latest styles have been purchased the lowest pr
ces have been paid and it is certain that the citizens
of this and surrounding counties at this establish
ment. find the
BESr QUALITY OF GOODS.
And obtain them upon as reasonable terms as at any
other establishment in the Western country. In this
assortment the public will find full stock,of
DRY GOODS GROCERIES, g. QUEENSWARE.
Embracing all the usual varieties Of Cloths, cassi.
meres satnetts, shirtings, calicoes drlings, Sc,
cotton Yarns, battings and candle-wicking,
Imported and domestic carpeting,
fine assortment of Blankets,
Ladies'. Gentlemens and Boys Boots and Shoes,
Coffee Teas, sugars and spices.
They have also just received to their former stock
fine assortment of the best and latest patterns Wall
Always on UANp,
fine assortment of Flannels, Stocking Yarns and
Blankets from the Cirelevie Woollen Factory which
will be sold at manufa turer's prices
WANTED at all times, all kinds oI Country Pro
dure, for which the hshes market price will be paid
" - VEtY nv VinE\r~
That this establishment dsposes of their stock at the
most nable rates ard keeps on hand the most ex
celen assortment willbe testified to by all their
old customers.
For the very liberal patronage hitherto received
tho propriet RS return their thanks and respectfully
soIIcita call from the public generally before pur
chasing elsewhere as they are determined to SET
the best quality and latest styles of Goods at the
lowest rates. LITTLE 4 DRESBAC CHS
Lancaster, November o, 1851 ~
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NEW GOODS! NEW GOOD,


liam 4 LRTCR. ,.e
VNTOULD respectful inform their customers and
w the public generally that thev have Just receiv.
ing at their old stand, directly opposite he TaLnadge
House, very large and well selected stock of Spring
and Summer GOoas, which they will sell either for
cash country produce cheap any house in Ohio
FoR THE LADIES' They have large lot OF the
latest style Dress Goods such as silks silk Tissues
Bareges, Emb'd muslins. Linens. Lawns, Alpacas. De
Lanes Ginghams, Caicos, &c. f.
They also have almost every grade and description
Of Bonnets, Ribbons Flowers, ,Shawls Parasos Gloves
Netting, Lsces and Hosiery.
FoR THE GENrLENEN-They have well selected
stock OF Cloths Cassmeres Sattinets, Tweeds Jeans
Summer Wear Vestings, Cravsts, Boots, Shoes and
every kind of Hats.
Their stock Of GRO OCERIES. QUEENS WARE
Salt Cotton Yarn, Wicking and Batting is heavy and
Of good quality . stheil
If you want good bargains give them call, prices
stock is such as can't help but please and their
made to suit the times.
Lancaster, April -. 1850
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MACHINE FoUNDRY.

n DEvoL B co. are prepared to furnish allkindu
M Of Steam Engines, upon short notice and
At Cincinnati and Pittsburgh prices.
Also all kinds Of Mill Gearing Hoisdag Screws,
Regulating Screws, Jack Screws Fullers Screws and
Cider Screws. . -
Mill Spindles of cast iron or wrought.
Bales and Drivers, &c. &c. rnr |.
They will also furnish the Parker Wheel to
suit any head Of water and with either iron wood
SHAFT. Also, the Atkinson Wheel fit up as above
The patent the Parker Wheel has expired and con-
sequently they can be had much cheaper.
They also continue to make DeVOes Threshing
Machines, and keep lot constantly on hand; war.
ranted the best in Ohio
All the above articles will be made with especial
care and by the best workmen, and WILDE warranted
All kinds OF repairing done upon the shortest notice
| They also keep constantly on hand ALL KINDS OF
CASTINGS, usually kept in Foundry. Thy have
completed their front shop. that those who call
can examine their work I''
| They are also at this time manufacturing the lie.
fell Cook Stove, which received the first Premi
at the Ohio State Fair at Cincinnati last Fall am
will keep them constantly on hand. -.s 81. t,r
The known quality of the work doue at this estab
ishment Tor many years past the best gara ntee tina
in future the subscribers will labor to desire the pa
tronagt of the public. They invite examination
Lancaster, May %, 1851 G. DEVOL & co.
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A LRTTER FROM MEAomER.- gentle
man in New York has received letter
h"m Mr. Mragher. dated Hobart town.
August % h. 1851 Mrs, Mitchell aud her
children had arrived there IN excellent
health. M. Mitchell had taken farm.
upnn the proceeds ot which he intends
10 support his family. O'B,pn and his
c"mpan'"ns are we'll; but feel intensely
the death like existence which they are
dmmrd tu drag out in that recrptice of
dregs and oulcasls of English villauy.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-18

A GAMBLER LYNcmED - Scene on The
MiSs'SsjPPi We learn that gambler nj
the name ur WILLIAMSON suffered by the
penalties of Lynch Law at Hickman n
few days since at the hands ul the passen
gers Ut the steamer ST. Paul II appears
that patty nIreturned Cnlifnrnians star
ted fur ST. Louis on the boat from New
Orleans, but as the hoat was about leav
ing port police officer came nn hoard
aud cautioned the passengers tn be ware
Of gamblers aud pickpockets during the
trip. at the same time infnrming rhem that
'everal nf the fraternity were on the boat
This made the Callinrnians extremely
cautious, and wary Of the approaches Of
their fellow passengers.
Some distance above Memphis. this
man, Williamson. who had tied every
means To ingraiate himself with the Cal
ifnrnians. aud finding every project fail
ed. attempted tn induce nne ofthe gold
diggers tn Visit a state room in which ho
said female disguised in male apparel
was concealed. This effort alsn failed,
but finally he was persuaded To visit vs.
state rnnn ntry bottle Of fiue brandy,
He drank some of the liquor. which al
mos, Immediately maze him sick. aud he
rushed into the cabin crying out that he
was poisoned.
II appears that the liquor had been
drugged with morphiue. The Calilmni
an, after his recovery from the effects nf
the drug. attempted t" shoot Williamson
with pistol, and pursued him allovrr
the boat. The Captain inierfered. aud
pac'6ed the passengers. by telling them
he would set Williamson IN share the
first convenient landing. The hat stop.
ped at Hickman, aud the passengers then
l"uk the law in their own hands, and
se'z'ng their victim proceeded To the
w"'ds, tied him up To tree and gave
him @1'y secea lashes on his bare back
aud turned him loose. Our infnrman,
stated that every blow brought The blood
from %the pnnr wretch, whose screams
could be- heard a mile.
Tho man who was thus summarily deal,
with was represented tn be rather tall and
genteelly dressed. with a scar on the eud
nf his nnse, as if a small piece had beer
taken nf This fully answers tho descrip
li"n Of gambler Of the name of JET
Williamson" who is we'll known in th
city, having formerly livcl here. Louis
rifle Journal. & s--t
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EMiGRANTs ON The lsTmMUs. .-Some
of the passengers by the Empire City.
which arrived at New York on Saturday.
have returned from Panama, being una
bile 10 find passage from that port tu
Cal'frnia. They report five Thousand
passengers waiiing "n the Isrhmus. aud
more an their way. M doubt a grear
humber Of them viii have to return To
I" New York. owing to the scarcity and
high price of proyisions.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-03-18

HoUDnN's WASHINGTON. The aad ca
iasirophe at the capitol of the United
States NJ Washington. in tho burning Of
the Congressional Library. aud ils inval
uable works in literalure and art. has n
larmed the Legi stature of Vire,nia. now
met !" general assembly, fur the safety
"f tho marble statue of Washington, nov
sheltered within the walls ni their capi
t0l. Tho comhus'ihlr character nf this
edIfice has led t"the fcar TIM, this pr.
ci"us work of art--,his nu,iysl..d flc
simiie "f Ihs illus,i,nua am nf V,r,iH,a
might ba losl forever, should 6rs ,ak,
place 10 their capitol.
] have observed movrmen, mods in
the Senate al Virginia appointing com
mitlee to enquire intn this object. aud
their report recommend the erection u
fire pruWf structure for the reception u
the statue. scc"ding To plan suhmi,I.,
by the architect of The Virginia Wash
isgt"n Monument" (Mr M'lIs) and hi
making the necessary appropriation.
This is n wise movement. EH tho lns
of this statue would he irrrparablv il !
the only correct likeness ol the ilustri
Gus dead. 1t is the statue that alI ou
SrtislS refer I" when they are engaged il
the WORK Of representing the statue.
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Death or Ljbertv.

W7ASthe cry when the cars arrived at Sharks
w ROs0 McELROY ,BILTINGHURST has
constantly on hand large assortment of
Boots and Shoes,
Which will be disposed Of at the lowest prices "a
all who may favor them with call. Work made a,
all times upon the shortest notice.
They would alsosay to the Ladies' of Lancaster and
vicinity, that they keep hand fine assortment o
shoes for them, which will be found equal to any in
the city for beauty and durability. 80.
The Conquer Crimping lIachipG,' most excel
lent and convenient article is also kept on hand fol
sale. McEIR0Y& & BILLINGHURST.
Lancaster, October 3, 1851 %
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Dissolution of Partnership.

TNHE Partnership horctoforn existing between f.
l A. Shriicr and Jacob ShriIerunder the firm name
oI SIlEFFER Il SON, was dissolved by mutual con
sent on the 18th inst. The books and notes are left
in my hands for settlement to whom all claims are
to be paid by whom all debts will bo settled
Those indebted are requested to call Immediately and
settle their accounts, either by cash or note.
The TANNERY will he carried m in future by the
undersigned, who respectfully solicts a continuance
Of the former custom. Always kept on hand a large
stock of Leather, Upper Calf Kip, Harness Skirtng
Sole, &c. Cash at all times paid for Hides for which
the highest price viii be paid,
JACOB SH.EyFIR.
Lancaster, sept lS, 1851 90
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Singular LdW III is stated that, At
the late session oi the Delaware Le9sla.
'ure,a law was passed declaring that
children Of mauum'iird slaves shall moi
become free as herrrufnre, IN arriving Al
a cerrain age. bat shall be held in slave
~ as lnng as lheY live.