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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-12-02
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City aud county OF New York.
BE il remembered. that on the 9th day
OF October, Ammo Domiu, one thousand
eight hundred and 6ity.four, before me,
Redlord \, Na,kiuson. commissioner for
the state OF Texas, appointed by the Gov
ernor and under the laws thereof, resident
the ciiv of New ofk, duly commissioned
aud sworn TO take Acknowledgements aud
proof of deeds and other writings ia the
state OF New York, To be used or recorded
IN the state OF Texas, and TO administer
oaihS and athrmalious, and 20 take deposi
tons in ihn Ct ii state of New ork, 20 be
used within the state of Texas, appeared
Robert ]. Walker and I Butler Sing, who
are personally known TO mo to be the indi
yidnal~ described in and who executed The
annexed instrument from themselves, said
Walker and King, to l.. VI, Peasc, 'ovef'
nor OF the state OF Tesas, aud the said X.
J. Walker and r. Butler King, then and
there acknowledged to me tina, they eSe-
cuted, signed, sealed aud delivered the same,
as their free &c, aud deed, for the purpose
and considerations therein mentioned.
IN testimony whereof have here
to set my hand aud affixed the seal
IT,. $. of office on the 9th day OF October
in the year of oar Lord, one thou
sand eight hundred and ATTY four
4. \. WAtkl\SoN,
Commissioner, DC, 10 broadway.
[ilerc fellows cory OF the &C, to incor
porate the Sussex Iron Company, together
with the supplementary acts thereto ana
the certificates of the President and Secfe-
iary of said Company that the requirements
of the ~ aud 81 sections Of supplement had
been compiled with by said Company
Statement Of the present condition aud f">
tre prospects Of the SUSSEX Iron Com
pany Of Ner Jersey:
Old Stock, -l4oW ~
Preferred Stock. a"u"" ,,....,. ~,
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-12-02

SrArr OF NV JrRsry.
|, Thomas 5 Allison. Secretary Of state
Of New Jersey, do hereby certify that Rod
man NJ, Price, Esq, who hath signed the
foregoing certificate, was at the time OF the
doing thereof, aud now is, Governor OF the
State of New Jersey, duly elected. commis
stoned, and sworn. and that the signature
thereto is in the proper handwriting OF the
said Rodman NJ. Price.
In testimony whereof, have here
r, unto set my hand and affixed my
| - 81 seal Of office, at Trenton, this l@th
day OF October, 1851
TilOS. $. ALLISON,
Secretary OF State.
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Know all men by these presents, that !,
T.. ". NJ King, OF the city OF Memphis, N
the State OF tennessee, for value received,
in pursuance of the provision. OF the l2lh
section of the act Of ,hs Legislature 81 the
State of Texas, approved 2lst December,
1853, "to provide for the construction OF
the Mississippi and Pacific railroad do
hereby transfer and assign TO +. ". Pease'
Governor Of the State OF Texas, aud to his
successors in office, eleven thousand nine
hundred and ,weu,y shares Of the capital
stock OF tho Mechanics Bank oil Memphis,
in shares Of twenty I've dollars each, stand
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-12-02

To which add increased
,aiu. Of resi- estate ,ef.
elus,v. Of The town Of
siarhor- ownri hy the
Company, a. the f.snl, n
enlarged uprseimnsl, NJ
least,
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THE TEXAS REPUBLICAN.
ONLY Two Dollars and a Half 4 Year!
Il. W. ]. OF q % T. RV.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

TEN MS
voyTyS,s RrruHIfc,si Is Issued weekly At TWO
poIIAKS AND 4 HALF per annum if paid In
ivanee Il paid within sit months, Three Dollars
Il ,ytnent he delayed until after the SIX months the
80, ~ IN he -Four Dollars. Single copies One Dime
Advertisements Al persquare, Of lines or less
AL 80 cents per square se,evrry subseqer Insertion
Liberal discount made for yearly advertisement
Announcement Of candidates, Ten Dollars
Twelve PER cent will be charged on Advertisements
No, paid in sAance'
All obituary notices over one square. Will be charged
A. advertisements
ery- Letters addressed to this Office must be pre-.
aid
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Asret- and estimated profits
rid estate. s3ia 500 90
Personal properly, intudine
stock held by the tom
r'ny and undouhid drhi-
dur them AFTER drduriina
nil debts due by them, a1,n0 %
Minimum nett profit on the
deliver, OF 3plso tons u
railroad iron. a. per rom
tract, al $40 90 p~s Ion,
cs.h, sier de,luctinT IN,
creased onlay caused
therhy. sao,o U ="
Minimum melt profit on %
600 tons II ing iron and
paint, fr,sn 10000 tons
II TFahs linit- irnn owned
by the Company, accord
ing 10 experiments and
sales already m~de OF
,uch iron au.i paint nsd-
by the Company, l.iMnn o,
----si 5-2 800 "
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sex Iron Company preferred stock 10 worth
largely above par. There has been over
$3.50, 900 paid in and invested IN their pros
perry by the Company. which has been
greatly augmented in value by the discov,
cry Of 'new mines, and especially the
franklinite and by various important pub.
lie Improvements. First: The " Morriss
canal, " passing through the property of the
Company, and within few feet of the
furnaces running from Jersey city, opposite
New York city, to PhIllpsburg, on the
Delaware river, opposite Easion, go as TO
reach the market Of New York, distant
only 50 miles from the furnaces, and at
Easton by the union there with the Lehigh
canal and Delaware division of the Penn>
sylvanin canal, connecting with the city Of
Philadelphia and also with the grea: lie.
high coal region OF Pennsylvana. This
Morris canal cost over five millions Of dol>
lars, and has been greatly improved since
our property was purchased The Lehigh
canal aud Delaware division cost over ten
millions OF dollars. Second; The Morris
and ESSEX railroad, finished last year thro'
the property OF the company, and passing
within few feet OF the furnaces, with the
Stanhope depot on our grounds leading
from Jersey city to the great Lackawana
coal fields of Pennsylvania, has cost over
two millions Of dollars. Third. The rail
road from Philadel phia to Trenton finished
this year, cos, three millions more, giving n
direct connection with Philadelphia by rail.
road in addition to that previously existing
by canal, so that this property enjoys the
benefit of direct connection with New ! ork
and Philsdel phia and the great coal regone,
both by railroad and canal, constructed at
cost of not less than twenty millions of
dollars. No furnaces in the United States
possess greater advantages for easy and
cheap transportation, both by railroad and
canal, Tor coal, iron ore, aud limestone. to
the great markets of the country with the
improvements still progressing must be still
further largely enhanced in value.
The town of Stanhope, which is princiN
pal'y owned by the Company, and land in
It's immediate vicinity owned by them,
amour, TO 400 acres, and all their lands TO
nearly 1000 acres No estimate has been
made of the valuable patent right for the
manufacture OF franklinite iron and paint,
which the Company has right to use free
Of all charge EDWIN POST,
President OF the Sussex Iron Co,
New York, Oct 9th. 1851.
The signature to the preceding statement
is daily attested before Il. 4. Waikiuson,
commissioner of deeds Tor the State OF
Texas. in the city OF New York.
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nave consiaeteu 'he report o' ru""'
os', Ptesiden, OF inc SUSSEX IRON ."m"
pany OF New Jersey da,ed 'he o'i, oil yes
tober, isol' as u the preferred STOCK oil 'na'
company an" Tue ce'uuu"'o VI "o"',''' ~
Price. Governor OF said state, attached to
It, and am OF t''e clear llnioh 'nat 'a' sa'o
preferred stock, AS goou par STOCK 'u'iy
satisfies the requls'lon OF 'he i-'h see"'h
OF the act passed ny inc h's,s'a,o'e OF
Texas on the 2ist p'cemnet' zoo pro-
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-12-02

have esamlued the foregoing report Of
Edwin Post, President Of the Sussex Iron
Company OF this State dated October 9th.
1854, and am acquainted with the property
of said Company AZ Slanhope, aud the value
of the Frauklnlie ore, aud concur fully with
said report in opinion of the value Of the
stock. RODNAN W. PRICE,
Governor Of the State OF y. Jersey.
Trenton, October ! |, 1881.
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Here follows copy OF the charter Of the
Mechanics Bank OF Memphis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16
MOSSY CREEK ACADEMY,

JED HoTcHKlss, Priu. and Prof ofNat. Sciences
w. A. BARTLETT, A. B. Prof. of Languages and
Elocutlou.
JOHN GARBER, Prof. of Mathematics.
G.. Nj. PACKER, Tutor.
TENHE second session Of this Institution will COM
u mence on the first Wednesday ofSeptembel
next under the direction aud control of the above
Board of Instructors. The success of the Institu-
ton during the past year is sufficient guarantee
of the competency of the instructors then cOnnec-
ted with it, and the new incumbent being grad
nate of the University of Virginia, bears ample
testimonials to his qualifications.
Pupils will be prepared for advanced classes in
College or the University, and those intending tC
teach common schools will receive special instruc
ton for that business.
The School is situated in pleasant portion o.
Augusta county, at distance from any village
The buildings are new and cOmmodiOus, incu
ding a large Academy Building and an extensive
boarding house.
Terms for the Scholastic Year Of 10 Months.
PRIMARY Misunderstanding, Read
ing, Writing, and Composition, $1,000
Elementary Arithmetic, Geography, sc, l2.0t
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT.-Arithme &C.
ography, Grammar. &c., l5,0t
Algebra, Philosophy, Chemistry, &C., 20.0C
MArH. and Glass. DISCRETIONARY,
Surveying, Latin, &C., 25.0(
Greek, French, German and Italian, 5000
Board at the boarding house connected with
the Academy including washing fuel Sc.
for the Session, $1,000
Bills payable one half in advance and the othe
half at the middle of the Session.
Applicants can address the Principal at Mossy
Creek, Augusta county, Va.
Jnly 20, lS54.-t6Sep.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16
STAUNTON ACADEMY.

VNHIS old and long established School will COM
H. mence its session on the LIST day Of September
next. The Board of Trustees have the pleasure
of announcing to the former patrons of the Acade-
nv and to the public generally, that they have
secured the services of LytIelton Waddell, Esq,
as Principal Mr.. Waddell'S former connection
with the Academy, and his widely extended rep
utation as a scholar, and eminently successful in
structor of young men in all the branches of fin
ished education, is the highest guarantee the Board
can offer of the claims this Institution has upon an
enlightened public.
The Board are now engaged in making extern
sive repairs and additions to the Academy build
ing and fitting it up for the residence of the Prin-
cipal and his family, and with accommodations
Sufficient to board and lodge number of students
so that gentlemen from distance sending their
sons or wards to the Academy may feel assured
that their comfort and morals will be as seduous-
" cared for under the eye of the Principal, as il
they were his own sons.
All the branches of a thorough English, CLASH
cal and Scientific Education will be taught in the
Academy. As preparatory School to the Uni.
versity aud Colleges of the State, we confidently
recommend it, as equal to any other in the Com
nonwealth.
Terms made known on application to the Prn-
cipal. VIM. Nj. TATE,
JAS. A. COCHRAN,
Staunton, July IL, 1854.
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LOOK OUT FOR BARGAlNS!!
NOW is the Time To Save Money.

WHEELER & LEOPOLD take pleasure IL
w informing the friends and patrons OF thel
establishment and the public without distinction
that they have recently returned from the eastern
cities, with large and beautiful assortment
CLOTHING FOR SPRING & sU.n.nEt
WEAR. Their stock consists of Fine English
and French Cloth, Dress and Frock Goats, Inc
French Cashmere and Tweed Goats Linen Goats
of every description; Black and Fancy Doeskir
Cashmere Pants, Linen, &C.. Black and Fancy
Silk and Satin Vests, Marseilles, Bomoazlnes
Linen, sc. sc.
A full assortment of BOYS CLOTHING
Also, Trunks, Shirts, Cravats, Gloves, Silk and
cotton Cndershirts. Umbrellas, Drawers, &c
Their stock has been manufactured IN the most
Fashionable STYLE and substantial manner, and
they will sell good and well made clothing al
such prices as will more than realize the eHpec-
taiion of the public. Their Clothing Is cut IN
the latest style or otherwise to suit the taste OF
customers.
The people are honest, the people are wise,
Some people are large, some smaller In size;
And every gent and spry lad in the land,
Resolves to have Clothing substantial and grand.
The people want Clothng-they want to buy
cheap,
Then call at WELLER & Leopold's and just take
apeep;
The large and cheap Clothing Store easy is found
It stands on Main Street where goods do abound ;
Then hasten, good peopla-pray do not delay,
From Spectator Office just over the way;
You will find us all smiles, oblging and kind,
Clothing in abundance and cheap you will find.
Remember the place, doors of the new Post Of
flee. and 6 doors west of Woodward's Hotel.
Staunton, April 10, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16
THE STAUNToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
wotches. ClOcks 81 JeweIry.

VNHE, subscriber has just returned from the
Il Northern cities, where he has taken grea'
pains TO select and purchase for cash one OF the
cheapest and largest stocks of Gold and SILVER
Watches ever brought to Stanton, all of which
will be sold very low. wholesale or retail. WIN
a large assortment Ct Gold Neck, Curb and Fob
Chains Fine Mosaic and Cameo Breast Pms
and Ear Rings; Gold Bracelets, Guld Lockets,
Gold Coral and Jet Crosses. Also, great varl-
ETY. of Finger Rings, plain or set with Diamonds
Gold and Silver Spoctacles, Gold Pencils and
Pens, all of the best quality.
Also, general assortment of Silver and Plated
ware. consisting of Ladies, Cream and Sugar
Spoons. and longs, Table and Desert Spoons and
Forks. Butter and Pickle Knives and Forks, Cake
Baskets, Casters, Cream Pitchers, Candestlcks,
and every thing in the Watch and Jewelry line,
all of which am determined to sell cheaper than
can be bought elsewhere. | am satisfied with
small profits and quick sales.
As for my stock of watches, both Gold and Sll,
yer, defy competition; as regards quality and
quantity, I am prepared to sell them by the single
watch, or dozen, that persons can be sure OF be-
ing suited with watch out of my extensive
stock. All ask is trial to convince persons;
1t will be much to their advantage to purchase
from me. guarantee all goods | sell to be what
they are represented, or the money will be re-
funded. Please save this advertisement and call
at DAVID S. BEARS
Cheap Watch and Jewelry Store, Main Street,
Staunton, Va.
Old Gold and Silver bought or taken in ex-
change, and the highest price given.
May IL, 1854.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT!
Exhibition of Goods !!

The Chinese Chunks are IN Port ,cith Ccrgo o.
Rare CmiOs:ties, ,chich no,c produce great
Excitement IN the mind Of the People!
THE subscriber would respectfully announce to
the citizens of Staunton and Augusta county,
that he has on hand very large assortment OF
Fancy Articles, consisting in part as follows =
Undersleeves, French Worked Collars, Chem
isetts, Ribbons; a splendid assortment of white
and coored Kid Gloves, Pic Net Gloves, Hosiery,
all kinds of Gloves, Laces, Gimps, Buttons. etc.
Also, very large assortment OF CLOCKS,
gold and silver W,4TCHES; and Jewelry, such
as Earrings, Finger-rings, Breast-pins, Watch
Chains and Seals, Ladies' Chain Hooks, and a
good many other articles too numerous to mention.
He will also continue TO keep all kinds of mu-
steal Instruments, Pocket Books, Trunks, Carpet
Bags, Valices, Guns, Pistols, ETC., etc.
He also keeps great variety of Wall Paper,
Window Blinds, Fire Screens. Bordering, etc.,
etc. Wall Paper from IL l-2 to 81 so per bolt.
As my Goods have been bought in the cheapest
and best markets, and mostly for cash, ain sure
that can sell them little cheaper than the
cheapest store in Stanton.
N. B.-Parasols, Fans, and good many sum-
mer articles will be sold at Gust.
Give him call and Judge for yourselves. He
will be sure to give general satisfaction.
Staunton, June %, '54. MASON HIRSH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16
Compound Depurative Syrup,
FOR THE CURE OF


Obstinate Eruptions of the Skin PmpIes or Pus-
tules on the Face; Bles which arise from an
impure habit of body Scaly Eruptions; Pains
in the Bones; Chronic Rheumatism; letter;
Scrofula or Kings Evil White Swellings
Syphitic Symptoms; and all disorders arising
from an impure state of the blood, either by a
long residence in hot and unhealthy climate,
the injudicious use of Mercury, &c.
n. B.-This Medicine has frequently been found
highly beneficial in chronic Coughs, or Colds OF
long standing.
DOSE FOR GROWN PERsoN:-One teaspoon
full three times day, morning, noon and night,
taken in glass of water. One ounce OF this ex-
tract added to fifteen ounces simple syrup. produ-
ces A mixture equal to pound of the Compound
Syrup Of Sarsaparilla, which is prepared by the
formulas of London and Dublin colleges. The
bottle to be shaken before using, and the dose
made less for children.
o., 1t frequently happens that. after taking the
medicine for short time, the eruptions appear to
increase this is proof that the medicine is driv-
ing the disease to the surface, and is by no means
to be discontinued, (Which has been too often the
case. but is to be continued until cure is per-
fected If tie medicine should affect the bowels,
the dose must be lessened, as it then passes OF,
and its effect is partially lost. OBSERVE! none
are genuine without the written signature OF the
subscriber, accompanied with label on each bot
tie, to counterfeit which is forgery.
o. Prepared only by GEORGE w. OAKE-
LEY, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, North
Fifth Street, Reading, Pa.
TO- For sale by Il. P. & j. B. EsKRTDGE,
Druggists, Staunton, Va.
February q, lS54.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-16
Classical and Mathematical School,
at Barterbrook, Augusta co., Va,

VENFIIS School will commence its third session
IL on Monday the 2lst OF August, under the
charge of the subscriber, "a graduate Of Washing
ton College, Va, and will continue until the 2lSt
day of June, 1855.
The school was established by the Rev. Robt
L. Dabney, D. D., and lately conducted by Mr..
J. n. Craig. Its course embraces all the branch
es usually taught in academies.
Its pleasant country situation and the strictly
moral tone Of the community around, offer to pa
rents and guardians peculiar advantages for their
sons or wards, and a safe guarantee of a healthy
moral influence on the minds of the pupils.
The subscriber hopes. by close attention to
the mental and moral training Of the scholars, to
fit them for College, the University or the bust
ness of life.
TERMS.-For classical scholars, So per mo. !;
for English, 81 per month. Board can be had in
pleasant families in the immediate neighborhood
at from s. to $3.50 per month.
References.
The Faculty of Washington College and Rev.
w. s. White, ID. D., Lexington, Va; Prot. Geo.
f.. Dabney, Richmond, Va. Rev. Geo. ID. Arm
strong, d. D., Norfolk. Va; Maj. ID. II. Hill,
Davidson College, n. e. .
]. d. MORRISON.
July %, lSjt-t2lStAugt
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HIGHLAND ACADEMY.
Classical and Mathematical School

Fs'HE next session of this institution VIII coI'1
mence on the LIST of September next, and
continue until the last OF June, embracing perl
ud of ten months, under the care and supervision
Of Jacob ]. Hill, Esq.
Mr.. Hill has had an experience Of several years
in conducting Classical and Mathematical Schools,
and has had the superintendent Of this Academy
during the last session of ten months, and from
his studiouS habits and close application, has CIV
en- entire satisfaction, which has been eyinced by
the liberal patronage extended by the public.
This Academy has been in successful operation
for the last three years, and is, what it was de-
signed, school preparatory for college. Few
places in West Virginia have such local adyanta-
ges as Monterey, for Classical and MathematI-
cal SchoOl-being entirely free from the biighung
aud demoralizing influences that are unfortunately
thrown around the student in larger towns
1t is situated in beautiful section of the State,
on the dividing ridge between the James and 70
ionac Rivers-with climate remarkably pure
aud healthy, and surrounded with population
that will compare fayorably with other sections oil
the State, in point of intelligence, virtue and mo-
rality.
Parents would consult their own interest and
that of their children by selecting such situation
for their education Good bos.sding can be obtain
ed for So or SIS per month.
For further particulars apply to the Principal at
Monterey, Highland county, Va.
References.
MONTEREY, VA.-A. Stephenson. Esq, J. ?
Sucker. Esq, w. w. Fleming, Esq, Geo. n.
Kenney, Nj. ID.
FRANKL1N, vA.-Col. J. B. Mooman, A. S.
Norment, Esq.
LExrNeroN, VA.-Rev. w. S, White, Facul-
ty of Washington College.
WARM SPRINGS, VA.-Wm. ii. Terrlll, Esq,
S. A. Porter, Esq.
A. SEYBERT, Chr'n Board of Trustees.
Monterey, Highland CO., Va.
lnlv - lS54-tlsiSep.
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THE PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL,

=
Established By the Presbytery Of Lexington,
At Brownsburg, RoGkbridge co., Va,
WILL be re-opened on the lst of September,
w under the management of the Rev. JAMES
GREER, A. NJ, Principal, aided by competent as
sistants Pupils will be prepared for advanced
classes in College and the University. The meth
cd of teaching Latin and Greek will correspond
with that pursued at Washington College and at
the University of Virginia.
Terms for The Scholastic year Of ten months.
In the Latin, Greek and higher Mathemat-
les, $40 90
In the advanced classes in English incu-
ding Philosophy, Astronomy. &c., 80 90
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and English
Grammar commenced, 25 90
Boarding, including room furnished. wash
ing, light and fuel, from $50 to 100 90
Bills payable one half in advance and the other
half on the lst of February. Applicants may ad-
dress the Principal at Brownsburg, Rockbrdge
county, Virginia.
Those wishing to know the character of the
School are referred to the following gentlemen,
viz beverly II. Wexford, M. D., Fredercks-
burg, Va Rev. S. B. Wilson, D. D., Hampden
Sydney, P. E. co., Va; Rev. VIM. S, White,
ID. D., Lexington, Va; Rev. VIM. H. McGuf-
fey, ID. D., University of Va. Rev. Geo. Junkin,
ID. D., Washington College, Va.
July IL, lS54-tlstSep.