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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
Internal Improvement Convention.

The following resolutions were, adopted
by the late Internal Improvement Conven.
ton, IN Union. Monroe County,:
Resolved, That the time has arrived when
Virginia, if she would retrieve her declln-
ING fortunes and save herself from the bur-
den of perpetual taxation, must boldly, with
confidence in her own energies and with 4
firm determination, strengthened by prop
er State pride, not to be thrust aside by
Younger and more enterprising States, re:
solve to contend for her Legitimate share OF
the trade of the great valleys of the Ohio
and the Mississippi.
2. That, in the opinion Of this cohven-
ton, the burden of taxation, now sensibly
felt by the people of this Commonwealth,
can only be thrown off by the completion
of the works of internal improvement, in
which the State has already made large in.
vestments, and by promptly forming ad-
vantageous connexions with the channels
of commerce and the thoroughfares of trav'
el in other States.
8. That, in view of The railroad cpnhee-
tions now being formed in Ohio, Kentucky,
North Carolina and Tennessee, the vast IN
terest OF Virginia in her works of internal
improvement imperiously demand, that the
shall, at an early day, complete the Virgin
ia and Tennessee railroad to the Tennessee
line, and, by railroad connected with her
improvements already commenced, unite
the waters of the Ohio with those OF the
Chesapeake.
4. That in the opinion Of this Conten-
ton, the State should adopt the policy of
lending money to the various internal imr
provement companies, having unfinished
works of the first importance, tor their com,
pletion-sali companies to be required to
pay the interest and redeem the principal
of the money so loaned, in the fnanner pre-:
scribed by the New Constitution in respect
to the State debt, and TO give mortgages on
their respective works for the purpose OF
securing the payment of principal and IN
terest as aforesaid. i.
S. That aid, upon the foregoing plan.
should be granted to the James River, and
Kanawha Company for the completion Of
the Canal to some point at or near Coylns-
ton, ior Clifton Forge,) and TO construct
railroad, from such point to the Ohio Rlv-
cr, to the Central Railroad company for the
completion of their road to Covihgtoh or
Clifton Forge; to the Virginia and Tennes,
see Railroad company for tie completion OF
their road to the Tennessee and to construct
branch to the line of the road from Gov
ineton to the Ohio; to the Danville, the
Southside, the Manassa Gap, and the Or.
ange and Alexandra Companies. for the
completion Of their respective works: -,
6. That there should be NO discrimina-
ton by the James River and Kanawha
Company, in respect to charges on freight
and travel, passing over their road to or
from either the Virginia and Tennessee
road, or the Virginia Central road.
7. That it be recommended to the Gem
eral Assembly So to amend the charter Of
the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad Conn
pany, as to authorise the Board of Public
Works to subscribe for three-fifths Of their
capital stock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
STAUNT0N MALE ACADEMY,

yEVHIE undersigned, on behalf of the Trustees,
IL take pleasure in announcing to the public that
this Institution will be re-opened under the super
intendence of Rev. WM. q. CAMPBELL.
MIR. Campbell has been long and tavonraoiy
known in Western Virginia as most competent
Instructor and DiseIplinarian Of youth Con'em-
plating perlnanentconheXion with the Academy,
his interests as well as public spirit Will guarantee
diligent and fathful effort to satisfy all reasona-
bic expectations. ,
The Academic year will commence on the 10th
day of next August, and close on the 10th OF June,
1858 1t will be divided into two sessions, OF fve
months each, with no other vacation than the
usual Christmas recess.
All the usual branches of liberal English and
Classical Education will be taught.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Ordinary English course per year of 10
months $40 OO
The same with Chemistry Nat. Philos
ophy, Rhetoric, &C., sc. $50 00
attn and Greek LANGUAGES. $50 90
Continpent fee for incidental EXPENSES, 50
Arrangements for instruction in French and Ger
man can be provided if desired, for which extra
charge will be made.
Pupils will be charged from the time ofentrance.
No deduction made for lost time except by reason
OF sickness, and no pupil received Tor less period
than five months, unless by special agreement with
the Principal.
In the great variety Of Textbooks now existing,
it is very difficult to secure entire uniformity in
the Academy. Desiring to avoid involving pa
rents in the tax of new school books, q complete
list of those preferred will not now be given tits,
however, highly desirable that pupils according to
their respective departments Of study should be
provided with the following:
Bullion's Eng. Latin and Greek Grammars,
s Latin and Greek Readers,
Davies Arithmetic and Algebra,
Draper's Chemistry and Nat. Philosophy,
Mitchell's Ancient and Modern Geography.
Books may be had in Staunton on reasonable
terms.
Boarding is furnished by genteel families in town
at $40 month"; which covers all charges. Board
ers will be subjected to such regulations while out
of School as the Principal may prescribe to promote
their health and mental aud moral improvement.
For farther particulars, apply to the Principal Of
to the undersigned b. Nj. SMITH,
VIM FRAZIER,
Committee of Trustees
Staunton, June 90. lS52.-tlstO.
G3. Watchman s. Observer copy and send act
to this office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
FRESH & FASHIONABLE STYLES,
Matches, Gl0rAS, .S(ege!Ty sc
SIGN or THE WATCH.

GEO. B. WRIGHT invites the attention OF
u his friends and the public to his large and
beautiful stock of goods, purchased in New EIi
York and Philadelphia, consisting partly Of kSi
fine Gold s. Silver London s Geneva Watch 1--4I
es; Gold Fob, Vest and Guard Chains; Seals and
Keys Fine Brilliant, Pearl Garnet and Jet Breast
Pins; Ear Rings; Finger Rings Cuff Pins Pen
ellis; Lockets Bracelets; Vest Hooks; Studs; l.
worry Tablets; Gold and Silver Specks, large as
sortment, TO suit all ages; Gold aud Silver Thin
bles; Fine Gold Pens and Holders; Coral Neck
laces and Armlets; Port Monies Card Cases; Mu-
sic Boxes Pen knives Chess Men Tooth Brush
es I; Thermometers.
ALSO-Silver Table, Desert, Tea, Salt and
Cream Spoons Sugar longs Butter Knives La
dies; Pickle HALVES and For&s; Albata Spoons s
Forks and 6ue assortment Of Clocks
Gc- Sole Agent for the sale Of Dixon's celebrat
ed London Watches.
Os- Watches and Jewelry repaired promptly S
neatly and warranted. Old Gold and Silver tax
en- in exchange
Remember the place, SIGN of the Golden Watch
GEO. b. WRIGHT.
ST, t,unton April 2l 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
POETRY Y
Endurance.

Endurance.
If thou faint in the day of adversely thy strength
small.-Prov. xiv. TO-
Faint not beneath the burthen, though it seem
Too heavy for thee, and thy strength is small !;
Though the fierce raging of the noontide beam
On thy defenceless head untempered fall.
Though sad and heartsick with the weight of woe
That to the earth would crush thee-joumey on
What though it be with faltering steps and slow,
Thou wilt forget the toll when rest is won.
Nay! murmur not, because no kindred heart
May share thy burthen with thee-but alone
Still struggling bravely on, though all depart;
Is it not said that "each must bear his own? 2"
All have not equally the power to bless;
And of the many, few could cheer our .ot;
For ''the heart knoweth its own bitterness,
And with its joy stranger meddleth not"
Then bo not faithless, though thy soul be dark;
Is not thy Masters seal upon thy brow?
Oft has his presence saved thy sinking bark,
And thinkest thou He will forsake thee now?
Hath He not bid thee cast on him thy care,
Saying He careth for thee? Then arise!
And on thy path, if trod in faith and prayer,
The thorns shall turn to flowers of Paradise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
SSaunton Sky Light
&eaSNeTTeaIa Gallery.

'S'IIE subscriber has just opened his new Dag
L uefToan Gallery, opposite tho Spectator OF
ice, where he will be happy to sec all who are a
all Interested in the beautiful art of Photography
Having fine sky and side lights and every 9th
facility, he is prepared to produce the finest re
suts of which the art is capable The very grea
advantage of sky-light is known to all who have
given any attention to the subject Entire salts
Faction given in all cases, or no charge
Pictures taken in all kinds of weather. Darl
dressing greatly preferable. j. KEAGY.
StaunOn, July 2S, 1852
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY
--ns4r1sS-
DAYSse $. HEAR,

Is now receiving from Philadelphia and BaItl-
Il more, the largest and best selected stock OF
Jcygciry,
ever brought to this market consisting in part of
Extra fine Gold and Silver Watches. from "a
rs to 5000 fine Marble and other Clocks. SIS
FOB and Vest Chains, Ladies and Gents Breast
Pins. Finger Rings, Gold and Silver Pencil Cases,
Gold and Silver Spectacles Gold and Silver Thin
fbies, Port Monies, Silver Table and Tea Spoons,
Plated do, do, fac Gold Pens, Girondoles, Cas-
tors, Fruit Baskets Flutes, Spy Glasses, Pen and
Pocket Knives, Revolvers. Pistols, Rifles, Shot
Gums, Gard Cases, Extra Percussion Caps, Cuff
Pns, Butter Knives, Silver Ladies, and all other
articles kept in the best Jewelry Stores.
NJ- Watches, Clocks aud ali kinds of repairing
done at short notice, and in the best manner, and
warranted.
Staunton, May 70, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
THE STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
BY l.. IL j. A. WADDELL.
TERMS.

n,- The "SPECTaTOR" is published once a
..Oeek. al Tipo Dollars a gear, # paid in Gdrance.
or Ti,o Dollars and Fifty Cents3 delayed beyond
the erpiration Of tie gear. No Subscription aoilI
Be discontinued bit al The option Of the Editors,
until all a,reGrageS are paid =,
Gcj- .aU communications TO tie Editors By mail
must be postpaid, or they piR not be attended to-
o. .4DYER EASEMENTS Of ttsrteen lines
(or less, inserted three times for one dollar, and
f,tentgtice cents for each subsequent continuance
Larger advertisements inserted IN the same proper
ton A liberal discount made to those arho adcer-
Else bu the qear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
NTcINT0SH'S
HOWARD HOUSE,
(LATE wHEATFIELD HoTEL,)
Corner Of Baltimore and Howdrd Street.

'E'IilS HOTEL has lately been enlarged and
improved in every department, rendering ii
decidedly Que ofthe most comfortable Hotels in the
City, and the Proprietor, ever ready to accommo-
date, pledges himself to spare no pains to render
every one comfortable that may favor him with a
call. To the patrons of the old House, he returns
his sincere acknowledgements for their very liberal
patronage, soliciting a continuance of their favor
and the travelling public generally.
JOHN MCINTOSH, Proprietor
Baltimore. july7, lS52.--!jn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
NEW BOOT AND SEOE STORE

sNNHE subscribers would respectfully inform the
IL public that they are now prepared (at the
room formerly occupied by Mcssrs, Jones s White,
one door East of Mr.. \. j. Deaiiins' StOre) to
.,ss, manufacture and sell BOOTS AND .rss,
N& SHOES of every description. made $#S
'Nn the neatest style and of the best gss-
materials.
They have also on hand large and well select
I'd stock of Northern work which they will sell
very low.
They would particularly call the attention Of
the public to their own work, as they have pro-
cured from the North large supply Of the best
materials. They hope by strict attention to bus-
ness to receive share Of public patronage.
Fl. < J. FAUST,
One door East of \. J. Deakius' Store.
Staunton, June 30, 1852
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08

Great Bargains 5Ba k'aE'asoFs.
~ & NJ. HiRSH have on hand 4 large stock OF
O' PARASOi.S, which will be sold very low
Gail and see.
Stanton, July Il, 1889,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08

g. 1t is thought that the annexation OF
the Sandwich Islands would be followedby
an appropriation to defray the expenses OF
suppressing the volcano of kirauea as an
incendlary irruption.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08

'E>HE next session of this School will open on
the lst day of September, and close the last
Friday in June, 1853
course per session of 10 months, $50 90
The higher branches of English, S24 90
Arithmetic, Geography and Eng. Gram
mar commenced SIS 90
Contingent Fund ST so
BoARD-incudng every personal accofnmoda-
ton except light, can be had in the village and vi
cinity and in the best families, at from $65 to SIS
per Session A number of pupils can be accom-
niodated in the family of the Principal.
Address tt Principal, at Brownsburg, Rock
bridge County, Va.
July Ii, lS52.=3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08

A. s NJ HIRSH having employed superior
W. workman in repairing WATCHES, CIocKs,
JEwELEY, SC, &C., are now prepared to have
work done in that line of business at lower rates
than ever before done in this section of country
All work warranted for II months.
They keep on hand large stock of Watches at
small profits, and warranted for one year. They
also offer for sale Jewelry ofevey description, and
other articles pertaining to Jewelry and Variety
Store. Remember the place
G. s NJ HIRSH,
at the Post Office Corner.
Staunton, Aug 4, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08

Nsp Happiness is not in cottage, nor
palace, nor in riches, nor in poverty, nor
in learning, nor in ignorance, nor in passive
life but in doing right, from right motives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08

A VALUABLE THING WITHOUT CAUSING
rot To OPEN YOUR pURsE.-Which will
you do-smile, and make your household
happy, or be Grabbed, and make all those
young ones gloomy and the elder ones mis-
erable' The amount of happiness you can
produce is incalculable, if you show smIl.
ing face, a kind heart, and speak pleasant
words. Wear pleasant countenance let
Joy beam ir your eyes, and love glow on
your forehead. There is no joy like that
which springs from kind act or apleasant
deed and you will feel it al night when
YOU rest, at morning when you rise, and
through the day when about your BUSINESS.
=. A smile--who will refuse smile,
The sorrowing heart to cheer.
And turn to love the heart of guile;
And check the falling tear? ~ a
A pleasant smile for every face,
ls d tits blessed thing;
Ii will the lines of care erase,
And spots of beauty bring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08

ScANDAL-"I hold it to be a fact" say.
Pascal, "that if all persons knew what they
said of each other, there would not be foul
friends in the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
NORRIS s JACKSON,
Late of Vir6inia

July Ia, lS52.-ly. Proprietors.
james f. Norris, who is well known to many
of the business men visiting the city, lately the
Hardware house of james J. Duncan s CO., ,Twitt.
Brother, s Co, and formerly proprietor Of the
Virginia Hotel. st. Louis, will have the manage
ment of the House, assisted BY polite and compe-
tent persons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
MARRYING i'm lest.

II is rumored that on Wednesday event
ing last, young gentleman OF lthica, and
a belle Of our village, went through the mar
riage ceremony as farce, the person ofil-
ciating not supposed to he Justice by eth,
er bride or groom, Rdmor says that they
each slept alone that night; but judge Of
their CONSERVATION the next morning on
finding that he mock marriage was real
one, and the mock ceremony also real, as
was proved by the magistrate presenting
the bride with marriage certificate. The
groom. rumor further says, took it terribly
hard at first, but like all sensible people,
both parties. at last concluded, as it was on
ly fastening matters d little, to stand it, and
SO thew hitched teams and commenced op-
erations as man and wife.-Ei,aira Rep.
We were tbld last week of similar in.
stance. A very beautiful lady of this city,
was pavlhg visit to some friends at dis.
tance, where social party was given in
compliment to her. One of the guests of
the evening, young gentleman, had evil
IDENTIFY become struck with the fair one al
luded to, and when some one proposed a
marriage in Jest, he displayed ready will
lingness to 60 through with "the ceremo-
n.y." provided the before mentioned lady
would act as the bride. Well, the play, as
the lady supposed it to be, was enacted, and
the pleasures of the evening continued,
when all at once it "leaked out" that the
acting clergyman was clergyman ''de tac'
TO-" and that the two had been really mars
ried. In this case the groom did not stake
it hard" but signifed his willingness to a.
bide by it, but the lady declared most We,
hemently that she "wouldn't staid II" and
became quite angry at her friends, who, it
seemed knew that the gentleman who mar'
ried them was real clergyman. Inc re-
suit was, the two became very intimate,
and if Madam Rumor tells the truth, are
soon TO re-enact the "play," but this time
give it the interest of reality Troy Pos'.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
CON GRESS HALL,
Taird and Caesmut Streets.

PHlLApELPHn, July l, 1852,
SB7HE subscribers take pleasure in informing their
n friends and tho travelling community general
y that they have this day taken possession ofthat
well established and hvorably known hotel CON
GRESS HALL, Third Gad Chemut Streets.
They have had the house thoroughly repaircd.a and
all the modern improvements introduced, and turn-
shed in 4 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 ofbusi-
ness, the Exchange, Custom House, and many 9th
ef public buildings.
Lines of Omnibusses 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
I tn tla or
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08

inc dust, shall rise the freed spirit to end.
less life. Thanks be to God who giyeth 9s
this victory of an assured hope through
our Lord Jesus Christ. Utl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08

8g, The hay crop of the United States,
this year, is about one-thrd below an av-
erage, but Of better quality than last year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
REMOVAL

kSEtf5sSS -Asb
NOR the present. have removed my STOCK
n OF GOODS one door ives. OF the old corner,
ON Court House Street, where shall sell all my
DRY GOODS
at prime cost, for cash rendering my thanks ior
past favors, earnestly socit from my friends
call to get bargains.
JOHN BRANDEBURG.
Staunton, June 30. lS52-3lo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
TO the Interest of the People!

N6w is tie time to Grail yourselves ofhe adcantag
cfa skiU}M S;irersmith and Watch-mdser.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08
PRESBYTERIAL HIGH SCHOOL
At Brownsburg, Rookbridge Co., Va,

OFFICERS.
Rev. w. w. TRmBLE, A. NJ, Principal,
Mr.. w. 5. NJ. GAY, lst Assistant Prof,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-08

1st Cor. 18th, 19th.-If in this life only pt
haze hope in Christ, 'oe are OF all men
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-07

yVNHE undersigned, a committee Of publications on
Il the part Of the Muscogee and Russell Agricul-
tural Society, respectfully invite public attention
to the following prospectus of MONTHLY
JOURNAL, to be published in this city under the
auspices OF the above named association.
The work will be devoted to the interests of .1g
riculttre and Horticulture, Domestic and Rurat
Economu. Under these several heads will be in
cluded all that concerns the culture of crops, the
Improvement of the soil, the management Of the
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard,
and the house keepers department. In their con
nexion with the interests of the soil, the other in
dustrai pursuits Of the land, will receive their ap
propfiate attention.
The "SOIL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision Of CHARLES A.PEABopY
esq and Col JAMES M. CHAMBERS. MIR. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally distinguished as
a practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col Chambers is one Of the most intelligent and
successful planters in the South. They will be
assisted by an able corps OF contributors, among
the practical farmers and planters of the land
Each number will contain sixteen pages OF
auarto size, printed with new type on sup rior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers the
ONE DOLLAR PER .a.N.NU.N,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-07

Sugar Plantations.
manufacturers of Railway, Bar, Round Ribbon
and Rod Iron
Wheel, Axle, and Spring Makers
Engine Drivers, and Persons connected with In
Locomotive generally.
Engineers, and Captains of Steam Vessels.
Managers Of Stationary Engines.
Lumber Dealers and owners of Saw Mills.
Veneer Cutters.
Owners of PIanIng Machinery.
Corn MilIers and Persons connected with Boiling
aud Bran-Separating Machinery.
Farmers and Persons using Grain Smelling and
Threshing Machinery.
Bull Workers, Carvers Engravers, and Ornamen,
Makers in general.
Persons employed in the Manufacture of Gas.
Mixers of Copper and Lead Tubing.
Linen and Straw Paper Makers.
Ship Owners, Harbor Masters, and others inter
ested in Dredging Machinery.
Well Sinkers
Astronomers, Philosophers, and others using Phil
osopbcai Apparatus and Instruments.
Miners Engineers, and other interested in Pump
ing Engines
Persons Interested in Canals and Aqueducts
Warehousemen, and DINERS, using Hydraulic
Presses, Dynanometric Cranes Jack Screws,
Common and Feed Cranes.
Workers in Metals and Alloys.
Tin Plate Workers.
Spring Manufacturers.
Wheelwrights, Clock Makers Horologists, &c.
The publishers have expended large sum of
money to get original drawings of machinery in
practical use in this country, and have procured
almost every work on the subject, whether pnb-
lshed in England, France, or Germany, the most
essential parts of which being comprised in this
Dictionary, render it as perfect and comprehen
sive as possible. The publishers have endeavored
to great economy in type, so that each page of
the work contains at least four times the number
of words found in ordinary pages of the same size
| This has also secured to each plate working-draw
ngs of ample size and clearness, so thata Mechanic
may construct accurately any machine described.
| The publishers are, in short determined, regard
less of cost, to make the work as complete pos
sible and it is hoped every DESTROYS to obtain
the work will procure il 40 issued in numbers, and
thus encourage the enterprise
The work will be issued in semi-monthy num-
bers, commencing in January, 1850, and will pro-
gress with great regularity.
The whole work will be published in 40 num-
bers at IS cents per number, and completed with
in the current year, 1850. liberal discount will
be made to agents.
Any one RENTING the publishers $40 in advance
shall receive the work through the post office free
of expense.
Notice TO Proprietors Of Newspapers throughout tho
| United States and Canada.
IL the foregoing advertisement is inserted five
times dur;r, the year, and the paper containing it
sent to US, copy Of tie work will be sent gratis
| in payment.