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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-03-17

CoNGREss.-We assure our readers that they
would not thank US for occupying any space with
Congressional doings. They are not only bar
rem of interest, but too often discreditable to
the actors and to the country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-03-17
~I Rrotbar wr;t;na g.

% A Brother, writing from Pleasant Gar.
den Division, GuilfOrd County, says: "Tbe
cause of Temperance in our section Of country !,
prosPering finely, even beyond the most san
guine expectations of its friends. Our Division
has initiated ten this quarter, and there are moro
names on hand to be attended to-"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-03-17

S A wag, who was at a political meeting
one day last week, upon returning home told his
mother that there was no Spirits at Squire
BIS to-day-not a drop to drink, but the SPIRIT
OF TIE AGE was thar, mother I"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-03-17
~~~A%N

% The Baltimore Sun has been enlarged and
improved. 1t is now one of the neatest. rs il
has always been the best nesOs paper in the coun-
try.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-03-17

If any Lady or Gentleman wishes to use a No.
l article of COLOGNE, they will be sure to find it
at T. F. PEscUD's; highly scented and approved
by the great Master of Toilet Ceremonies, Dor
say, himself. But don't take our word for it
go and buy a bottle, and we know Won will be
Of the same opinion with "a.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-03-17

o. One George W. Jones, Of South Carolina,
published a Card in tina Edgeield Ad-
denouncing Philip S. White, Esq, (who
is at present l%ecturing in that State, } as an Ado,
litionist; that he had heard him, some two years
ago, give expression to strong Abolition senti-
ments. Mr.. White called on Jones, when he
reached his location, and as the result of the
conference, j. publishes another Card, stating
that he had been mistaken, and publicly retrac-
ted the charge. We suppose this was the best
the fellow could do; but, would it not have
been more magnanimous in him to have become
certain that he was stating the truth, before ma
king SO grave a charge against a distinguished la
borer in the Temperance cause-a cause which
Jones processes to have at heart. To stab, anC
then apply a healing plaster, is a poor way o
doing justice to a friend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-14
NOTICE.

As Executors ofthe last viii and Testament OF
IA Robert Wilson, decd, we VIII or @ lpr SAFE
at public auction, on the premises, o" Friday tne
10Th day of August neat, the lands directed Gy
said Wilson to be sold, lying about a miles North
west of lexington, adjoining the lands of John A.
Cuminps, Esq, and others, containing about
$40 ACRES,
all fine limestone soil, well adapted to the culture
of Grain or grass, with never-failing branch OF
pufe water passing through the place, and a line
spring in every field. There is great deal OF
fine timber of every description on the land within
short distance of three excellent Saw-Mllls, all
of which are on the road leading to Lexington, and
all down hill to haul, being also convenient 70 Lex
ington and the terminus of the North River Canal.
The place is very desirable one to any person
wishing to engage in the lumber business: Lum-
Der is now in great demand, and commands high
price. It is very rare that place combining so
many advantages, comes into market
Terms made known on the day of sale.
Persons wishing to purchase will be shewn the
land at any time by either ofthe subscribers.
SAM'L. r. MOORE, Ex,ors
THOS. S. MOORE, i'N>
.July Ia. lS52.-tds
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Sale of Harper's Ferry Lots.

TN Wedsesday the Let day Of September, 1907:
" in pursuance Of orders from the Secretary Of
War, viii be sold at Harper's Ferry, Va, certain
portions of Land belonging TO the Uhitet States at
tina. place. The sale will be made in lots accord
inc 70 pan recently made by S. Howell Brown,
Surveyor Of Jefferson County, Va, which will be
exhibited on the asy Of sale, and which can be
seen at the Ordnance Bsreau Of the War Depart
ment AZ Wasa,ipytoss, and in the Office Of the Su-
nerintendent of the AIraosy at BarYef's Ferry.
Trims Of ale-Oae- Gmsh cash, payable on the
day of sale, and the remainder In two equal install
ments at one and two years from date OF sale. If
the whole amount Of eachinstalment shall be pune
t,,ally paid when the same shall fall due, no inter
est sIaII be charged thereon otherwise Interest at
the rate of six per centum per amman ss'all DO
charged on such instruments from the date OF szie
until the final payment thereof.
Workmen employed at the United States Ar
mory will be allowed to purchase not exceeding
two lots on the following terms, VIZ:
One-foufth cash. and the remainder at one, two,
three and four years without interest," provided they
agree that all amount equal to theone-twelfth part
of each annual instalment shall be deducted from
their monthly wages. -
If ariy WORKMAN should cease TO be in the EN-
ployment of the Government, he will thence Tor
ward on instalments remaining due on property
purchased by him be subject to the same condi-
tons as other purchasers.
N. B.-No deed of conveyance for any of the
lots will be made until the price thefeofshall have
been paid in full. -
Harper's Ferry, Va, JUNE l8, ls62.-ts.
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CLASSICAL SCHOOL,

YuNHE subscriber will open school tor instruction
IL in the classics sciences and modern languages
at Tinckliug Spring Church, Augusta, on '" gu
nesday the first of September next. Inis sonvI,
is intended chiefly for the improvements Oh inc yUut,
of his charge; but scholars from distance VIII NC
boarded either in the family the SUBSCRIBER y. ~
other respectable and christian families ,'eai 'nT
school, The course of instruction VIII embraces d.
that is usually taught in Academies OF 'ne nlsnss'
class. The school will be brought haoituany
under christian influence, and prayer anu :he
study of the Scriptures will be part Oh It's uaiiy
exercises. -,
The subscriber may be permitted to say WIN
regard to his fitness for the office OF teacher, that
besides the usual professional education OF the ffes
byterian ministry, the nature OF whlch Is wen
known to the public, he received course vi M
struction at Hampden Sidney College, ana 1 a!so
took the highest degree in the University Oh VIZ
ginia-that of Master of Arts-and mas had ioul
years experience in the business OF instruction. ds
teacher of classical School, Numerous references
of the highest responsibility might be gwen a,
mong the Professors of our learned lnstltutiohsao
the gentlemen who were pleased when ne was
formerly engaged in teaching, to express the hlgn'
est qualification with his success III the manage
ment of their sons and wards. But the SUBSCRIBER
believes that this is wholly Unnecessary. :,
The terms will be lower than IS usual IN SCHOOLS
of this grade, because the chief object OF the enter
prise is not pecunary advantage, but the promotion
of liberal christian education The tuition will bt
in every case $50 for the term of ten months ant
board may be obtained in the best families OF tn
neighborhood at about So, per month, both to bt
paid semi-annually. No scholar will be received
for less than five months The months Of July ant
August will be a vacation.
ROB'T l.. DABNEY.
Fishersvlle Post Office, Va.
July Id, lS52-4t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-14
WATER TELEGRAPH.


T,IIE subscriber having purchased the right to
L erect Broye's Patient Water Telegraph in
the counties of Augusta, Rockbridge Botetourt, Ro
anoke, Allegheny, Bath, Highland and Pendleton,
is ready to dispose of rights to either of the above
Counties or single rights to individuals for their
own use.,, :,
This exceedingly simple and cheap invention
cannot be recommended toe highly to the public
for its great labor saving in conveying water from
springs to farm houses. 1t needs to be but known
to secure its universal use in all situations to which
it lis adapted. Persons who have them in use would
not abandon them for treble the cost.
A line of 100 yards wire will cost about SIS, all
the materials for which with directions and right
to use can be had of G.. E. Price, Hardware
Merchant Staunton, or of the subscriber in Coley
Town. SAMUEL PARENT.
June 80, 1852.-2met s. 4meot.*
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PUBLIC SALE Or, LANDS
In THE COUNTIES OF
Rockingham and Augusta.
@eOG


TN pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Il Rockingham, rendered at the May term, 1867,
in the suit of Maria Burgess, widow of Samuel
w BURGESS. and Guardian of Matilda j., Julia
A. and Bazzel B. Burgess, against James a. Bur
gess. Peter Wise and, wife and myself and wife,
will sell, on the premises, ON Tuesday, the SO %
August. the farm in Augusta cohnty, 2 miles West
of Mt Scion, adjoining Staubus and others, con-
tanning -
22O Acres.
A more beautiful and level lying and better corn
farm, cannot befound in Augusta county. North
river and North river Gap road runs on
one side of It. 1t has on it all the ne
cessary Buildings, Orchard, &c. About GA2
$50 acres cleared. :.
Also, on the following Thursday, the 9Th of Au-
gust, will sell, at the late residence of >. w.
Burgess, the Home Farm, containing
327 Acres.
adjoining James Fulton and others, in Rocking
ham county. miles West of Paul's Mill. Upon
this farm there is SAW-MILL just put up.
which cuts admirably, with sufficiency OF TIM
Der on the farm to engage the Saw-Mill for years
All other necessary buildings, with an excellent
ORCHARD of selected fruit about l6O acres
~ 49,
cleared
Also. on the same day and place that the home
tract is sold. will sell another tract of
$50 Acres,
living about one mile Southwest of the Home
tract, adjoining Robert Black and others; UPGT
this tract, there is good HOUSE, STABLE
and ORCHARD, with about 40 acres cleared.
All of the above clear lands are under good fen
cling the balance heavily timbered.
AS none of the Heirs or Widow desire to purchase;
of these lands, tits, hoped that purchasers VIII
feel free to examine the lands, which will be
shown with pleasure by James Fl. Burgess or the
undersigned.
Possession of the first and last described tracts
can be had Immediately land also of the home tract
to put in fall crop, and full possession shortly
thereafter. 900,
One-third of the purchase money will be requlrt-
ed on the days of sales or 90 days thereafter with
interest; the balance in five equal annual payments
but may be deferred for years if the interest is
promptly paid All must be Satisfactorily secured
Further conditions on days of sales.
JOSIAH S. ROLLER,
June 80, 1926. Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-14

STAUNT0N MALE ACADEMY.

UyHE. 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. WIN. G. CAMPBELL
Mr.. Campbell has been long and tavouraoiy
known in Western Virginia as most competent
Instructor and Disciplinafian of youth. Conten-
Mating a pef,nanent connection with the Academy
his interests as well as public spirit VIII guarantees
diligent and faithful effort to satisfy all reasona
Bile expectations. al ., ,,c.
The Academic year will commence on the ioth
dav of next August and close OH the 10th OF june,
1853 It will be divided into two sessions, OF nve
months each, with no other vacation than the
usual Christmas recess. ~ .. i,
All the usual branches of liberal English ana
Classical Education will be taught.
TERMS OF TUITION:
Ordinary English course per year of 10 ,oo ~
The same men Mith Chemistry, Nat. philos-
ophv Rhetoric, &C., &c. 10 w
Latin and Greek Languages, Soo ~ ~
Contingent fee for incidental expenses, oo
Arrangements for instruction in French ana Uer-
man can be provided if desired for which an extra
charge will be made. -. :, A..
Pupils will be charged from the time of entrance.
mo ueQuCuOH luduO lUl iOoS liiiiO OAOSPe y
of sickness, and no pupil received for 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, complete
list of those preferred will not now be given. is,
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,
Latin and Greek Readers,
Davies Arithmetic and Algebra,
Diapers Chemistry and Nat. Philosophy,
Mitchel's Ancient and Modern Geography.
Books may be had in Staunton on reasonable
terms. i -.
Boarding is furnished by genteel families intown
at $40 month, which covers all charges. Board
ers will be subjected to such regulations while out
of School as the Principal may prescribe topromote
their health and mental and moral Improvement.
For farther particulars, apply to the Principal or
to the undersigned. b. M. SMITH,
WIN. FRAZIER,
Committee of Trustees
Staunton. June %, 1852.-tlstO.
o. Waterman s. Observer copy and send act
to this office.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

WILL be sold at public auction, to the highest
w bidder, for cash, on Thursday the 18th day
of July, 1852, at the Store house lately occupied
by SIMON HILB. in the town Of Waynesborough,
large and beautiful assortment of Goods, consist
ing of
Cloths, Cassimefs, Ladies Dress Goods, a large
selection of fine Prints, Ginghams, &C., Cotton
Cloths, Oznaburgs and Drillings A large and
desirable stock of Mems and Boys Summer
Wear, and in short, every thing usually kept in
Dry Goods Store.
Also, fine lot of READY MADE CLOTH
ING, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, &C.,
&C.; :.
Taken as the property of Simon Hilb, to satisfy
two Executions in my hands against him, one in
the name of Langsdorf VS. Hilb, and one in the
name of Goldstine s. Brother VS. Hilb,
JAS. /. A. TROTTER, DIS.
Il, q, For l.. WADDELL, S. A. G.
July 7, 1852.
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A CARD.
JAS. q. CALLIS0N, E"
Practical Surveyor and Notary Public.

r HEREBY announce that hold myself in read
mess to transact any business intrusted to meas
Surveyor or Notary Public.
My surveys and divisions of land when appoint
ed commissioner, are'valid and legal, and shall
be strictly correct. Having educated myself ex-
pressly for surveyor, and that too in this county
for life, the public can Judge to the course will
be likely to pursue. My fees shall be moderate,
and as charge no mileage, persons at distance
will fare as we'll by writing to me, as if they con-
fered in person, or were of my own ycinage. AL
though have been surveying in the upPer, end OF
our county for five years, am not much known
in the lower end. would not decline an acquaint-
auce can generally be seen at our monthly
courts.
can further accommodate the people by draft
ing and certifying the acknowledgement of deeds,
the assignment of Bounty land claims, &c:.&c
Address Middlebrook, Augusta County Virginia.
JAS. H. CALLISON.
June so. 1887
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-14
VALUABLE LAND
FOR SALE.

T,HE subscriber offers for sale, privately, the
L tract Of land on which he now resides, lying on
both sides Of the main Valley Road leading from
Amsterdam to Buchanan, in Botetourt County
This tract contains
14S Acres.
The land is of good quality and wen adapted TO
the growth of Wheat, Corn, Oats and Grass.E.
The Improvements upon the place consist Of good
Dwelling House, Barn and 9TH .zA
p purchase Uas I small farm, will find few ;iiE
Of the same size, superior to this now -
offered for sale in the county. Another farm ad-
joining this is also for sale, and any person wishing
to get large farm can purchase both for reason
able price. There is good water and sufficiency
of timber on both places.
The two together would make about $50 acres.
The terms viii be made known on application 10
the subscriber. ISAAC KESEER.
June %, 1S52.-4t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-07-14
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND jEwELRY
-aaIeS
DAVID s. REAR.

rs now receiving from Philadelphia and Balti-
L more, the largest and best selected stock Of
Jewelry,
ever brought to this market, consisting in part Of
Extra fine Gold and Silver Watches. from (1n
IS to 5000; fine Marble and other Clocks. dS.ik
Fob and Vest Chains, Ladies and Gents Breast
Pins, Finger Rings, Gold and Silver Pencil Cases,
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold and Silver Thin
bles, Port Monies, Silver Table and Tea Spoons,
Plated do, do, fine Gold Pens, Chronicles, Cas-
tors, Fruit Baskets, Flutes, Spy Glasses, Pen and
Pocket Knives, Revolvers, Pistols, Rifles, Shot
Guns, Gard Cases, Extra Percussion Caps, Cuff
Pins, Butter Knives, Silver Ladies', and all other
articles kept in the best Jewelry Stores.
o. Watches, Clocks and all kinds Of repairing
done at short notice, and in the best manfer, and
Warranted.
Stauntoh, May 10, 1852.
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NEW STAGE LINE
From New Market, via Luray and
Fauquier Springs, to Warrenton.

HAVING obtained the mail contract, will from
IL this date, commence running regularly com
Portable Concord, built Coach, -omIa
from New Market to. Warrehton, &&
connecting with F. P. SAwYER's E&- n
line to Alexandra, Washington, SC. By this con-
veyance. passengers leave New Market ONION
days, Wednesdays and Fridays, at o'clock, A.
NJ, arrive at Warfentch same day BY o'clock,
P. NJ, and at Alexandra, Washington and Balti-
more, next day by o'clock, P. M.-retdming.
leave Warenton on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays at O'Clock, A, NJ, arrive at New Market
same day by o'clock P. NJ, in time for the Stage
going up or down the Valley. The Cars are now
running within ten miles of Warrehton. Travel
e will see that this is the shortest route from the
Valley TO the Nothcrn cities.
.4 WIN. A. SAMUEL, Pro'r.
June l6. lSJ2.-:3m. s43a ~
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DESIRABLE TOWN RESIDENCE.

n OFFER for sale the property in Staunton late
the residence of Judge Briscoe G. Baldwin.
Thereare two lots containing together about four
fiths of an acre and constituting of the most de-
sirable private establishments in the town.
Possession will be given on the 10Th day of No
vember next.
To purchaser giving satisfactory security for
the principal, and paying the interest annually
will give credit Of five or even ten years if de-
sired.
Ifnot sold privately before the lst day of Octo-
Der it will be offered on that day at public auction
Persons having claims agains the estate will
please present them to me without delay.
JOHN b. BALDWIN,
E.x'or Of b. G. Baldwin.
Staunton, July IA, 1852.
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The stockholders in said company are hereby
notified that the President and Directors have or
dered dividend of twenty nine cents on each
share of stock held by the old stockholders and
further dividend of s. per cent. on the whole cap
ital stock of the company, which is equivalent to
81 81 on each share of stock held by all the stock
holders Unfortunately. These dividends will be
paid at my office in Scottsville. For the accomo-
dation of such of the stockholders residing West
of the Blue Ridge as may not find it convenient to
come to Scottsville, will meet them in Staunton
at the Virginia House on Tuesday the 18th day of
September next.
WIN. M. WADE, Treas.
July Id. lS52.-tl4S
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AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY
StauntOn, Va.

vTNHE year of this Institution just closed has been
l. one of remarkable success, and an increased
corps of teachers and the addition of valuable il
Illustrative apparatus, it is hoped will render the
next year still more successful.
The duties of the Seminary will be resumed on
Monday, August 10th, and the year will terminate
the middle Of June following. Pupils should be
here OH the previous Saturday, in order that all ar
engagements being made, punctual commence,
ment may be had for their benefit and our mutual
comfort.
For circulars and full information Apply to
VIM. B. BROWNE, Principal
Staunton, July 7, 52-tl5A.-Vind. copy.
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Agent for Locating Land Warrants.

g A. WASHINGTON, Attorney at Law and
-. General Land Agent, MIDDLEPoRr, Iroquos
County, Illinois.
Having been engaged for the last IL years sa
above, and in locating Land Warrants, buying and
selling land, &c., from actual resurveys OF the
Government lands made by himself, offers his ser
vices to the public. He is in district Of Country
presenting at this time wide field for speculation
in the wild lands of the government, about 81
miles south of Chicago, and the head Of Lake
Michigan, IS miles from Lafayette in Indiana, and
IS from Jalett in Illinois, and at an intermediate
point between the Wabash and Erie and the
illinois and Michigan Canals. The Eastern Branch
of the Illinois Central Rail Road, passing in the
immediate vicinity of these lands and under con-
tract, 1876 miles of which to be completed by the
LIST of May 1853 healthy, well watered and
well timbered country, unsurpassed in fertility of
soil and market facilities Persons having Land
warrants would find it to their interest to locate
them. ~
The warrants should be endorsed, with a gener-
al power of Attorney to locate for the warrantee,
DIES cribing the warrants by their respective num-
bers and the number of acres corresponding to each
number, to the undersigned, who will be thankful
for patronage and will locate to the best advantage
for the warrantee, and annually pay the taxes.
BY an act of. congress making land warrants as
signable, it, will be perceived that the locator has
to pay as fee to the Register and Receiver of the
office where located, the sum of Sd 90 for 100,
acres for 80 acres, 81 90, and for 40 acres 81 co.
For l6O acres $1,000,
!" 80 (" $50,
I" 40 {" S so.
So it will be perceived that the person employ
ing me, will have to inclose me for
l6o acres $l4U,
so " $50,
40 6" 600,
which will cover every expense.
REFERENCES.
Col. Geo. c. Washington, Georgetown,D. C.
Theodoric B. McRoberts, Washington, DC.
Richard Burgess Esq, Land Agent, Wash. D. C..
Hon. Hugh Hudson, Jaliet Illinois,
Hon. Jessie o. Norton, do, do,
Gardner F. Fletcher, Middleport Illinois,
COL Henry Troup, do, do.
,June %. IS52-ly,
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE,

T'TIE subscribers would respectfully inform the
l. public that they are now prepared Cat the
room formerly occupied by Mr.. c. H. Ball as q
Confectionery Establishment to manufactIfe and
,ss, sell BOOTS AND SHOES, of ev-..A.
, cry description, made in the iieatestl \
&style and ofthe best materials. ~
They have also on hand a large and well select
ed 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 a large supply Of the best
materials. They hope by Strict attention to bust
ness to receive share Of public patronage.
80 H. s. j. FAUST,
Opposite the Spectator Office, Main street.
Staunton, julie 80, 1852.
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N Office /.

WE are now running daily line Of Stages from
w Staunton to the Natural Bridge. =. -,
Leave Stapnton at 81 A. NJ. and arrive at the
Bridge by 81 P. NJ, the same, days-giving full
time to see the Bridge before returning.
Leave the Bridge at ay-light the nextmorning,
and arrive at Stanton, dinner, in time to con-
meet with the Stages for Charlottesville and Rich
mond or for Winchester and Baltimore.
Fare from Stanton to the Natural Bridge So SO.
To those wishing to visit the Bridge and return,
we will give ticket up and back for S. 90. :,
VIM. P. PARISH SEQ.
Staunton, June 81 l852AV. g. NJ.