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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, &C.

~ g. Nj. HIRSH have just received fine as
w sortment of fancy Mantle, Brass, Parlor,
Alarm, Eight day and Thirty hour Clocks-Also,
variety of Gold and Silver Watches, and fine
lot of Jewelry, The Clocks and Watches war
ranted 2 months.
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and all work per-
tanning 10 the business done in the best manner
and at the lowest prices and warranted 2 months.
Staunton. Dec 8, 1852.
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Dental Notice.

HAVING availed myself ola course of lee
Il lures the last winter at the Dental College,
Baltimore, ! now offer my professional services to
the public. respectfully refer all persons wish
ing information as to my skill, Sc, TO the faculty
of the Baltimore College. may be found at the
late residence of Col. Harnsberger, near Mt. Sid
ney. WIN. CHAPMAN.
March 2, 1857.
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NORRIS s. JACKSON,
Late of Virginia,
Luz D,oor;ofoYs
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEwELRV
-GsZaS -.
DAVID s. BEAR,

rs now receiving from Philadelphia and Balti-
Il more, the largest and best selected stock Of
90. JeweIry, ...,.n
ever brought to this Market consisting in part of
Extra fine Gold and Silver Watches, from Oh
So to 5000 fine Marble and other Clocks, sS.,A
Fob and Vest Chains, Ladies and Gents Breast
Pins, Finger Rings, Gold and Silver Pencil Gases,
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, RevoNers. Pistols, Rifles, Shot
Guns, Gard Gases, Extra Percussion Caps, Cuff
Pins, Butter Knives, Silver Ladies', and all other
articles kept in the best Jewelry Stores.
co. Watches, Clocks and all kinds of repairing
done at short notice, and in the best manner, and
warranted. So.
Stanton, May 10, 1852.
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Steiner & Brother

HAVING .eceived, a few days since, fine lot
ia of DRESS .A.NDLOOP OYER CO.ATS,
and it being late in the season, they having been
detained on their way, we have determined. in
order to reduce our stock, to sell at cost. We,
therefore, invite all in want of BARGAINS to
call on us, in the Stone Building, one door above
the Va. Hotel. -
Stanton, Jan. IL, 1853.
P. S.-We would respectfully, yet earnestly,
request those who are indebted to US, either by
bond or open account, TO come forward and settle
the same. ). y BRO.
Jan IL, 1858.
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NOAkE wAL1zER & &C.,
Manufacturers and Dealers in
CEOT'sHEN G.,

WHQLES ALE AND HET ALL,
80 and 80 Centre Market Space,
BALTIMORE,
Invite the attention Of buyers to their present excn
oiye and varied stock Of
READY-BIADE CLOTHING.
The quality and style ofthe Goods are unsurpassed
by any establishment in the United States; as many
years experience and the possession of superior fac
ties enable them to supply the -
VERY BEST ARTICLES
AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.
Dealers from the South ana West will find stool;
assorted TO suit their respective markets.
Baltimore, April 81, IS52.-iy.
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a MILLER Wanted.

Z WILL give constant employ and liberal wa
gcs for / 2 or 8 years, for good MILLER,
one that can come well recommended for homes
ty, industry and sobriety-no other need apply.
4 single man would be preferred-an early appli-
cation is requested, sc.
OHIO WILLIAMS, Sr.
Marlborough Mills, Bath CO., Va,
March 2. 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
Removal.

TIME subscribers have removed to the Store
Il Room, in the Union Hall bGiIding, on Main
Street, where they invite the attention of their
old friends and customers to the largest stock of
GROCERIES,
ever brought to this market, and which they offer
for sale at prices locer than erer before sold in this
place.
JNO. B. BRECKENRIDGE s. son.
Staunton, Feb. %, 1858.
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=. G.. EAy.e & brother,

HAVE now in store good supply of FAMILY
Il GROCERIES, viz: Boston Table Syrup,
P. R. and n. o. Molasses, p. r. Sugar, Loaf,
(the hard flint, )Pulverized and Crush do, Ground
Ginger, Pepper and Cinnamon. Bakers Cocoa,
Black and Green Teas, Mustard, Sal Soda, Gloves,
Mace, Sc.-ALso, Cotton Yarns, Candlewick
and Candles, Nails, &C., &c.
Stanton, Feb. l6, 1858.
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New Miscellaneous Works.

New Miscellaneous VVOsHs.
r Kenmore CooPER'S Works COM
S' plete;
Old Red Sand Stone, by Hugh Miller;
Footsteps the Creator, BY Hugh Miller,
. First impressions Of Eng land and its people, by
Hugh Miller; ,,.r
Scenes and Legends of Scotland. by Fl. Miller;
The Alhambra, by Washington Irving;
Tales of a Traveller, by Washington Irving;
Book of the Hudson, by s.
Odd Fellows Manual
Pocket Diary;
History of Pendennis, by Thackeray;
Luck of Barry Lyndon, by g
for sale by ). Ii. COLEMAN
Staunton, Feb. 2, 1853.
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Daguerrean Gallery.

TUNHE undersigned has moved his GALLERY
n on the corner between the Eagle and Virgin
ia Hotels in font Of the Spectator Office, "where
he may be found at all times ready to walton the
Ladies and Gentlemen. He tiatters himself he
can give to them as fine Likeness as the art can
be made to produce. II. j. RANKIN.
Stanntnn March 2 1873
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
PS0N & WOOD,
IMPORTERS OF
Brandies. Gin, Wines, Cigars, &c.,

No. 81 SourH STREET. BALTIMORE.
The following BRANnEs, &c.. in Custom house stores
'Hcncssy' v,r;ons "a. Segnett,'
'Martell.' ;a,n~as
GrN-Weesp, Anchor, Schcdam Pine Apple.
ScoTcB WHisKEY.-Paisley, Isiay & Campbelltown.
WiNEs.-Port, Madeira, Sherry Tencrife, &c. ,na-
merous brands and various grades.
Baltimore, April 81, lS5l-ly*.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
Goodman & Co.

W7E respectfully request all who know them
w selves indebted to us, to come forward and
settle, as our bills are all ready and money is
wanted.
P. S.-Our stock of winter clothing is yet well
assorted and will be sold at satisfactory prices
Gall and see. e. co.
Staunton, Feb. 9, 1858.
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Silver Plated Goods, New Stock.

IUST opened, at No. III West Main Street.
- choice assortment of Silver Plated Tea, Table
and Dessert Spoon. Table and Dessert Forks, But.
ter Knives, Napkin Rings, Salt and Mustard
Spoons, Casters very rich, Salt Cellars and Mus
tard Pots, for sale very low; Also fine stock OF
Table Cutlery, which will be sold at low prices
JAMES d. b. EVANS.
Richmond, Feb 9, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

;bnn, and sections ,rv.lve and twenty -four, (east
Of the river, in township ninety, ofranSc twenty mne'
Townships eighty one, eighty two' anu e's"'' '"'''
of range thirty ~
Townships eighty one, eighty two ana eigh'y 'nree'
Of range thirty one.
Townships seventy six, seventy seven, eighty two,
and eighty three, of range thirty two.
Townships six, seventy SEVEN seventy eiSht,
seventy uinc eighty, eighty two aud eighty thee, Of
range thirty three.
Al the Land Office at CHARLTON, commencing on
lfpnGGv the centieh day of july neIt for the dspo-
sal OF the public lands within the limits of the following
named townships and fractional townships, viz:
North Of The base line, and west of the fifth pineipa!
meridian.
Fractional township sixty seven, binding on the MIS-
souri, line, OF ranges eighteen nineteen, twenty twenty
one twenty two, twenty three, twenty Jour- ana '"eh
~ five. -.
Fractional township sixty on the Missouri line,
and townships sixty eight sixty nine anu seventy Vi
range twenty six. 49, -.
Fractional township sixty on the Missouri lne'
and townships sixty eight and sixty nine, Oh range
! twenty seven.
Fractional township sixty seven the Missouri line,
and townships sixty eight and sixty nne Oh range 'weh
| " eight.
| enty one, of range twenty nine.
| Township seventy four, OF range thirty.
| At the Land Office at DUBUQUE, commencing on
Monday the tlcety seventh day Of June merit, Tor the
disposal of the public lands situated within the under
mentioned fractional townships adjoining the northern
boundary of the State, viz;
North ofthe base Hae, and toest Of the tym principal
| meridian.
Fractional township hundred, in ranges tve' SIX
seven eight and nine.
Lands appropriated by law for the use OF schools, mil
tay, and other purposes, together with those swamp
and oyerfowcd lands, made unfit thereby Tor cuitiVa
tion, if any, which shall be selected by the State a
thortes before the days appointed for the commence
ment of the public sales respectively under the act en-
titled SAN act to enable the State of Arkansas and 9TH
et States to reclaim the swamp lands within their linn
it's" approved September Is, 1850, 1eH be excluded
from the sales.
The offering the lands will be commenced on the
days appointed, aud will proceed in the order 10 which
they advertised, with all convenient DESPATCH until
the whole shall have been offered, and the sales thus
closed but sale shah be kept open longer than two
weeks, and private entry Of any OF the lands will
be admitted until after the expiration ofthe two weeks.
Given ander my hand at the city of Washington, this
first day OF February Ammo Domini thousand eight
hundred aud fifty three.
BY the President:
JOHN WILSON, Acting
Il
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
Hauling.

WYE can furnish quantity of HAULING to
w the Depot at Mechum's River. Persons
DESTROYS of obtaining such work are requested to
apply early. B. s, j. S. CRAWFORD.
Staunton, Feb. 90, 1857
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
Insurance Company
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA,

q. NI1AhIEhED uhIsOl1 - iOoS'
Capital $4,000, with po,cer to increase the
same to 500, 600.
THIS Company, having been duly organized,
is now ready to receive Applications and is
sue Policies, and offers to the citizens of Virginia
the inducements of home Company forltte safe
Insurance of all kinds Of Property, Merchandise,
&c., at fair and equitable rates The directors as
sure the public that this Company will be con-
Quoted with view to permanency, and on the
strictest principles of equity, Justice, and close
regard to economy and the safety Of the Insured.
JOS. s..CARSON, President,
C. S. FUNK, Secretary.
,.,..f... o. F. BREESE, .4etuary 81,
Directors.-Joseph S. Carson, James P. Rieley,
Lloyd Logan, VIM. L. Clark, James H. Burgess,
N. w. Richardson, John Kerr.
o. Office on Piccadilla Street, near the Valley
Bank, Winchester.
The attention of Farmers and persons owning
country property, is particularly called to this OPP
portunity Of securing themselves from loss by fire,
at a very small cost.
o. Agent for Staunton and Augusta County
and vicinity, GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton Auo II 1S52-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
Notice.

vENHE subscriber having received the appoint
Il ment of Commissioner, by the County Court
of Augusta, at the January term last, to settle the
accounts of Executors, Administrators, &c., in
place of C. NJ Loving, resigned, will attend to
such applications as may be made to him for that
purpose. SAMUEL CLARKE, Comm.
Staunton, March 2, lS53.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
IL. R. REMEDIES.

Matter will Remain in or affect the System
,chile 1t is under the Influence Of
IL. h. REMEDIES.
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF, INTERNALLY AND
EXTERNALLY.
External Pains, e
ruE MOMENT IT is APPLIED EXTERNALLY; IT
STOPS ALL PAIN.
H CURES
Rheumatism, Neuralgla,.
Lumbago, lie Deloreux,
Gout, Spralhs ana otraliis,
Paralysis, Distorted Limbs,
Sick Headache, Painful Swellings,
Cramps and Spasms,
INA FEW HOURS.
Internal Pains.
FEW DROPS OF RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
Taken internally will stop the most distressing
Mains of Diarrhea, Cholera Morbus Dysentery,
and instantly soothe, arrest and allay the most
violent Cramps, Spasms, and Commissions.
r. r. RELIEF
The very moment it is applied, it stops pain,
arrests disease and removes It's cause.
r. r. RELIEF. GINS
CRIPPLES LEAP FOR JOY
The aged the infrm, and the crippled. instant
" feel the effects of Railways Ready Relief; 1t
reiuvinates old age, renders the stiff jointed supple
and active, infuses life and strength in the sore,
weak and disabled limb, removes all pain and
soreness from the joints and muscles and strength
ems. and makes sound and whole, the weak, In
firm and crippled.
r. r. RELIEF
COUGH CURED IN FIVE MINUTES!
Railways Ready Relief cured a gentleman in
Five Minutes, of a severe fit of coughing. The
gentleman had not slept for two nights 1t was
applied externally and internally.
r. r. RELIEF.
RHEUMATISM.
An aged gentleman was troubled with kheu,
matism for six years. Sometimes his feet would
swell three times their natural size; he suffered
the most excruciating pains. He was relieved IN
FIVE MINUTES after using r. K. Relief
He has not been. troubled since.
r. r. RELIEF ,...
CURED YOUNG LADY WHO HAD BECOME ALMOST
4 MANIAC, WITH
NEURALGIA.
It stopped the pain in five minutes. She has not
been troubled since she used up the first bottle.
r. R. Relief cured a gentleman who had the
Wandering Neuralgia, in few days. First it
was in his head, then the shoulders, then the bow
els-he became frantic with pain. Railways
Ready Relief instantly stopped the pain and the
use of the Regulators and Resolvent in connection
with the Relief, in one week made perfect cure,
GROUP.
R. r. Relief has cured hundreds of children
of Group in from ten to fifteen Minutes.
R. r. Relief has cured thousands of Ladies and
Gentlemen of Sick and Nervous Headaches, By
rubbing tho head externally, and taking half tea
spoonful of Relief internally.
Price of r. R. Relief, 25 ceps, 30 cents, and
81 per bottle. Each bottle to be genuine must
bear the fac-simile signature of RADwAY y Co.
Sold by Druggists everywhere. ar.l.
o. For sale by 7. p. EsxalpeE, Agent, Staun-
ton. Va.
January 26, ls53.-tIlAug.
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PLASTER.

y1yHE subscribers will keep PLASTER regular
Il ly on hand at the Medium River Depot, in
Albemarle County, for SALE
WIN. P. s. J. II. JARMAN.
March 2. lS53.-2m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
IRnMl FROM

II C. KYLE g. BRO, have now in Store a
go large supply of assorted Bar Iron, of the best
brands, which will be sold very cheap.
Stsunton, Feb. 9, 1853
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

A VERY superior article Of Port Wine, and
"A Brandy just received and for sale by
T. P. ESKRIDGE.
Staunton, Feb. 90, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
BY the President:
JOHN WILSON, Acting t,.
Commissioner of the General Land Office.

NOTICE TO PRE-. EMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled TO the right pre- emption 10
any Of the lands within the townships and fractional
townships above required to establish the
same to the satisfaction OF the Register and Receiver of
the proper land office, and make payment therefor as
soon as practicable after seeing this notice, and before
the day appointed fox the OF the public
sale of the lands embracing the tract claimed other
wise such claim will be forfeited
JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

IT,. in their line. In addition to the, above
they are getting UP some OF the hilesi .nsa LEAD I
Stones with the most appropriate "e'''e' e'ei 0'
fore offered in this market. -
All orders from the country punctuaiiy a''eid-
ed to-
August A, 1852.
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CONGRESS- HALL,
Third and Chestnut streets.


PHILADELPHIA, July |, 1852. p,
TVIIE subscribers take pleasure in informing their
IL friends and the travelling community general
ly that they have this day taken possession ofthat
well established and tayoraby knOwp hotel CON.
G&ESS HALL, T1d'dnd Chestnut Streets.
They have had the HOUSE, thoroughly repaired and
all the modern Improvements introduced, and fgrn-
ished in style of elegance which will at once reh-
der it unsurpassed for comfort and convenience.
This is decidedly the best located house in
the city, being in the immediate vicinity Of bust
ness, the Exchange, Custom House land many othr
er public buildings. .,.i,.
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
to the traveller.
NORRIS s. JACKSON,
Late of Virginia,
July IA, lS52.-ly. Proprietors.
JaInes e. Norris, who is well known to many
Of the business men visiting the city, lately ;nthe
Hardware house of James J. Duncan s. Co., ,rwitt,
Brother, s. Co., and formerly proprietor of the
Virginia Hotel, ST. Louis, will have the manage.
ment of the House, assisted by polite and cornpe-
tent persons
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
Railways Ready Relief,
Railways Renovating Resolvent,
RadWaY,s Ready Regulators,

The use of which will in all cases
INSTANTLY STOP PAIN, QUICKLY CURE DISEASE
AND ALWAYS PREVENT SICKNESS. -
No Pain or Sickness, or Disease, or UnheaAhll
Matter ,viu Remain in or affect the System
anhiLe 81 is 1rader tie Influence nf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
Notice.

FEyHE subscribers intending to make change In
IL their business in the Spring, with that view,
and in order to meet some engagements into which
they have recently entered, it becomes necessary
for them respectfully to request allpersons ndebt-
ed to them by note or otherwise to come forward,
settle up and pay off as far as possible. AS they
have been indulgent heretofore they hope this re-
quest will not be disregarded.
MOSDY s. TAYLOR.
Stanton. Feb. 16. -tf-Eind. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

Oh lorelgn ana uomeS-
tic Marble, out of
which they will man.
ufacture on the most
approved ard work
n ankle manner, Mon
anents. Tomb Stones
Nantes and Table,
Tops, ard every other
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
MARQUIS & KELLY'S
MARBLE WORKS.:
sTAUNT0M, VA.

'gHHE subscribers have just been to the North
d and laid in an assorted and superior quality
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
REMOVAL.

WHITE GOODS--A GREAT VARIETY
w Needle Wrought and Embroidered Mus
Inns, Edgngs, Grapes, Nets, &C., for sale cheap
at J. e. KYLE s BROS.
Feb. l6, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

4 AM authorized to sell prirately, a TRACT
OF LAND, lying in the county of Nelson,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-04-26
AlleCdOte.

Ola mother Bender was pious, bu,
poor. In the midst other extreme want,
her trust and confidence was in Col. 1t
was late one chilly night in the autumn
Of the year, that two rather wild Young
men were passing neal her little cottage
on their way home. One Of them had
under his arms some loaves Of bread,
which he had procured at the village
store. A faint light Aickcrcl from moth.
cr Bcnler's easement. Said the one
who had the loaves, 10 his companion.
LET US have some fun with the oil wo.
man."
"Agrecd,' said the other.
They approached the window, saw the
old lady upon her knees by the hearth,
where few cmbers were smouldering in
the ashes. She was engaged in prayer
They listened, and heard her Offering
earnest petitions Tor bread. She was en-
tirely destitute OF food In lurlherence
of their fun, ono Of them with the loavcs
climbed softly up to the roof Of the cot
tage, and dropping one loaf after the 9th
er down the chimney.-As they rolled
ou, upon the hearth they caught the old
lady's eye, and in the fullness Of heI
hear, she exclaimed, THANK the Lord
bless the Lord for his bounty" "But lh,
Lord didn't send lhcm," shouted q voice
down the chimney. eyes he did she cii
ed undaun,ed, the Lord sent them, bu
the Devil brought them.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-04-26
THE VATICAN.

This word is often used, but there are
many who do not understand its import.
The term refers to a collection Of bull.
dings on one Of the seven hills Of Rome,
which cover a space Of 1900 feet in
length, and 1000 in breadth. 1t is built
on the spot once occupied by the garden
Of the cruel Nero.
1t owes its origin to the Bishop Of Rome
who in the early part Of the sixth CEN
tury, erected an humble residence on its
site. About the year 1850, Pope Eusc.
MUS rebuilt on magnificent scale. In.
nocent II, King of Arragon, in 1905,
Clement V. at the instigation Of the
King of France, removed the Papal See
from Rome to Avisnon, when the Vati.
can remained in a condition Of obscurity
and neglect for more than seventy years.
But soon after the return Of the PontlG'
cal Court to Rome, an event which had
been so earnestly prayed for by the poor
Petrarch, and which finally took place
in 1873, the Vatican was put into c
state Of repair, again enlarged, ami ii
was thence forward considered as the
regular Palace and residence Of the
Popes, who one after another added fresh
buildings to it, and gradually enrichcJ
with antiquities, statues, pictures, and
books, until it became the richest de
pository in the world.
The library Of the Vatican was com
mcnced l400 years ago. 1t contain:
10000 manuscripts, amongst which are
some by Pliny, St. Thomas, St. Charlie:
Borromce, and many Hebrew, Syriac
Arabian, and Armenian Bibles.
The whole Of the immense buildings
composing the Vatican are filled with
statues, found beneath the ruins Of an
cicnt Rome, with paintings by the mas
ters, and with curious medals aud an
tiquities Of almost every descriptions
When it is known that there have beer
exhumed more than 10000 statues from
the ruined temples and palaces Of Rome
the reader can form some idea OF the
Vatican.
The Vatican will ever be held in ven
Grafton by the student, the artist, and
the scholar. Rafael and Michael An.
gelo are enthroned there, and theil
throne will be as endurabIe as the love
Of beauty and genius in the hearts Of tht
worshippers.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-04-26
Discovery Of a Cave.

Several weeks since Mr. VIM Dilworh
discovered in the woods, on the farm on
which he resides IN Pocopso" township,
a cave, quite mis!criously situated. He
was out in the woods for the purpose Of
pointing out certain timber which he
wished 10 have cut down, when his dog
attracted his attention to an apparently
singular hole in the grourd, which. on
examination proved 10 be = cave Of rc.
cent construction.
The cave was excavated in the side
of the hill, about six feet square, and Of
sufficient height to permit a man TO
stand ia it erect. The earth thrown out
from the cave was carefully covered
with leaves, as if not to bctray the un.
derground retreat. II was entcrcl by a
trap door from the top, the door of which
was carefully constructed and securely
hung with strap hinges, and when shut
was even with the surface Of the ground.
This door was covered with leaves. In
the front Of the cave there was II small
aperture, as if intended TO admit the
light.
There was nothing found in The cave
but an ordinary covcrlet, which was
quite damp from the moisture Of the
ground. The cave was located in the
midst Of very large tract Of woodland
and remote from any dwelling or pub
lie road. To whom docs this mysteri
Gus dwelling belong? Was it intended
for the residence Of some hermit, who
wished to absent himself from society
or did it belon. TO some band Of plum
dcrers who wished to sccrcte their sto
len booty in this place? Most likcl!
the latter. The boards from which tn
door is constructed, and the hinges, W
learn are identified as belonging to per
sons in that vicinity, from whom the
had oeen stolen. A pick, shovel ant
other tools have been found in the vi
cinity of the cave, which also belong t.
people in the neighborhood, and wcr
doubtless stolen TO be used in diggin
out the earth.- Westchcster Record.