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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

FOR SALE OR RENT.-The large and com
IL nlodious Brick WARE HOUSE, situated opposite
to the passenger Station House of the Central X.
in Stanton.
The building is 60 feet long 50 feet wide, two and
half stories high, and very conveniently arranged
for large Grocery and Commission business.
1t is built in the most substantial manner, the walls
being nearly two feet thick and The floors sustained by
stone columns ALEX. ii. II. STUART.
SIMPSON +. TAYLOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

VXTAGON MAKING.-The subscriber has open
w ed Shop at his residence near the Valley Hotel,
Staunton, and having employed skiful hands is pre-.
pared to execute any Kind of WAGON MAKING
WORK, in the best manner and on reasonable terms.
He will also continue to follow his trade of CARPEN
TER, and orders in that line will be promptly attended
to- Patronage is respectfully solicited.
~ All kinds of produce taken in exchange for
work. JOHN GREGORY.
Stounton March 10 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

NIATTR ESSES! MATTRESSES IL
INI have in the hands of my agents, GUSHING &
WATTS, Stanton, and Messrs. Bunibgardner d Nc
Clure Greenyil!e large supply of HAIR Shuck, and
Seagrass MATTRESSES Orders for any description
of Mattresses Cushions &C., shall have the promptest
attention For reference regards the cheapness and
quality Of rly work, would give Messrs. kayser &
Stribling. Address II. w. WALLACE, 4
Yancey's Mills Albemarle Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
ONE OF THE BEST STORE STANDS

squed having determined to retire from ihs Aercan-
tife business, oilers his very valuable STORE STAND
AND PROPERTY for sale, privately, ct Churchyille
zen, IFilson d Bear, aud is known TO be one of the
lest Country Stands in the Vdliey IF Virginia There
can be sold yearly from S10QoOto $4,000 This prop
erty is situated in good and wealthy neghborhood,
and on one Of the most public roads in the county OF
Augusta, * miles from S;apptqnI with q large
DWELLING E1UsE, (tlitchen and Dining Room in
the basement a good Stable Smoke House, and q
good. neyer-faing Well of water in the yard, with a
good Dairy attached, and all other necessary Build
ings, lsa
The Mail passes through Churchve every day. and
post-oiice is in the place. The highest recommend
atoms can be given in regard to the Stand. Any far
Their description is deemed unnecessary, as any wish
ing to purchase will examine for themselves For any
farther particulars, call on or address
It. n. LINDSEY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY.

WOOD LAND FOR SALE.-The subscri-
w beers offer for sale about Forty-Seven Acres Of
Land belonging to the estate of DR.. A. Waddel decd
situated three miles from Staunton near the Parkers
burg Turnpike, and adjoining the lands of Geo.
Snapp David Dull and Others Some fifteen acres are
cleared and under cultivation and the remainder is
cred with growth of excellent timber. The quahty
of the land is very good. J. ALEX. WADDELL
JOS. a. WADDELL,
Staunton, June 4, 1856. Executors.
A T COST FOR CASH Invite PAT
N TON have this day resumed selling their large
and desirable STOCK of GOODS AT COST FOR CASH
As one of the intends retiring on the lst Of
January it is important shat stock be reduced as
much possible by that Time We ask, therefore, all
In search of BARGAINS to call and give opporu
nifty TO prove what we say We will still charge goods
to prompt customers at small advance on the cost
Stanton, Nov. ~, 1885,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
Chgrchvi,Ie, Augusta county, Va.

Dept. lui lovp,
r AND FOR SALE will offer from this day,
l. my STOCK FARM, containing FIVE HUNDRED
NINETY ACRES, more or less. One hundred a
ores are good Meadow, and more can be made. One
hundred acres are Bottom Land, and about three hun
bred acres in Grass the balance in Timber.
Also, the FARM On which nov r6sidl, containing
FOUR HUNDRED ACRES, more or less; all tillable
land except about forty acres. There are good Sui
phur Spring on the premises, known as CrawfOrd's
Springs.
will offer all this property privately until the first
of October next and, if not then sold VIII offer it at
public sale, the day of which will give due notice.
June 4, 1855. ALIEN. CRAWFOKD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
JOHNSrON. sURCICAL q

nR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL 4
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Santon for the last four years would
respectfully inform his friends and :hepubc generally
that he still continues TO practice Dentistry in all its
various branches, with the strctest regard TO durabi
" and usefulness.
Office on the south-si Of Main Street, opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton, Nov. 20, 1874
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
KAMERER &c FLAG,
WATCHNiAkERS AND JEWELLERS,
OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL,


STAUNTON, VA.
THANKFUL fer the liberal encouragement bestow-
ed upon them, respectfully inform tine public that
they have Just received from the North an extensive
variety of WATCHES, JEWELRY, &C., which they
offer for sale accommodating terms and they invite
the attention of dealers TO their stock, feeling confident
that satisfaction, in all cases, will be given.
large assortment Of fine Gold and Silver Watches
Silver and Plated Ware, Jegrelry, Spectacles, &C., con-
stantly on hand
rsgs Particular attention paid to repairing fine
Watches [Staunton, Nov. -, lS56.-t
NJ j. POINTS hoping. by close and assiduous
w attention to business to be rewarded with the
patronage of liberal public, Invite your attention
to the following Goods
Britannia Ware. Block Tin Ware,
Painted Toilet Sets, Family Hardware,
Wooden Ware, Willow Ware,
And an endless variety of Plain Ware, all ofwhich will
be sold LOW FOR CASH.
10y Doors West of Union Hall.
Stanton Oct. 90, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

ESTATE j. u. E.-The
u undersigned, having taken the administration of
this estate, ask of all persons having claims against it
of any kind to present tie same to us properly
theniicated, for settlement.
Our desire is 10 ascertain promptly the real condi-
ton of the estate and ask of the creditors
able opportunity to do So upon the that it is
our purpose 10 press the settlement rapidly pos
sible. NJ. q. HARMAN,
JN0. b. BALDWIN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

MEM BOOKS !-Headeys Life of Washington;
~ Arctic Explorations by Elisha Kent Kane, NJ D.,
U. S. "; Perversion: or the Causes and Consequent
ces of Infdelty, by Rev. W. j. Conybeare, NJ A.;
Widdifeld's New Cook Book Liberty and Slavery by
Bledsoe; Theodcy by Bledsoe; Simpsons 0bsteteric
Works; Smiths Practice of Surgery Bread to Ny
Children, by Mrs. Ellen Key Blunt; Irvng's Life or
Washington 3 vols.
Stanton, Oct. 90, 1856. ROBERT COWAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

~ u
IMPORTER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Anerican and Imported
GU N S &c p IST O LIS,
BOWLING and Fishing Tackle; Table and Pocket
u Cutlery; Walking Canes; Belts and Port Monies
Percussion Caps, Gunpowder Patent Shot Balls, Pow;
der Flasks Pouches and Belts, Bird Bags Nipples and
Wrenches Washing Rods and Tieklers; Dog Chains
and Collars Gun Makers Materials, &c, &c. REyoL-
vERs AND FIVE SHOOTERS at Manuiacimrers prices, to
the trade =. ~ iiEhLAND'
No. 1872, Main street, opposite Eagle Square, Richmond.
A DIPLOMA of the first class, was awarded by
the Virginia Mechanics Institute Tor the promotion of
the Mechanic Arts TO SAMUEL SUTHERLAND of
Richmond for case of GUNS, PISTOLS ana RIFLES, ex
hibited at the Exhibition of Articles of American Man
ufacure, held in the City Of Richmond, on the 10Th
day of Nov. 1854.
Richmond May7 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

L>OA RENT will rent or sell ON REASONABLE
II TERMS a good LANYARD, situated in the neigh
borhood of Green Bank in the county of Pocahontas
together with so Acres of Land, about 20 ofwhich
is cleared The buildings consist OF u good story
DWELLING HOUSE, and out-houses There is
frst-rate BARK MILL and BARK HOUSE attached
to the property. AMOS. Z. CAMPBELL.
Huntersyie Pocahontas CO. Oct 80 lS56--3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

CO.PARTNERSHIP.- We have this day as
I ] sociated with us in the BOOT AND SHOE busi-
ness PAUL KCRTY, who will give his particular at
ention to the retail department. The business will be
conducted under the style of H. & j. Faust Co. Our
friends and customers respectfully informed that
we shall continue to furnish them with the very best
hemem and city-made Ladies' and Gentleman's
Boots and Shoes at fair prices.
Staunton, August 49, 1856.
N. bail persons indebted TO the firm of II. & J..
Faust by note or account will please come forward and
make prompt settlement. Ii. X D. FAUST.
August 10, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

lust TO HAND
81 hhds. No. n. o. Sugar,
4 hhds No. p. r. doY
8 hhds No. n. o. Molasses,
y 4bbls Golden Syrup, =
bbls. each A. b. and G. Coffee Sugars,
4 Ibis. Stuart's Crushed Sugars,
obbis Pulverized Sugars,
Al hays best Rio Coffee,
Few bags Java and Moca Coffee, e<s3 +
100 SACKS Marshall Salt,
20 Kegs Nails. &C., &c., &C., X, -
Al, ~ which will be sold CHEAP PoR CASH.
ALEXANDER, MONTGOMERY d co.
Deerield, Oct. 22, 1896.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

T'O ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. -
L The books accounts and notes of the late firm OF
WATTS l. RICHARDS have been assigned to us for
the benefit of the creditors of said concern Persons
indebted to said concern must pay up forthwith, as
longer indulgence cannot be given.
Persons having claims against the said firm, must
report them TO us forthwith the trust by its terms
is for the benefit only of those who report their claims
to us within ninety days from the 18th day of October
1857. HARTMAN l. BELL,
Stauuton Oct. %, 1S56.--tf Trustees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

DATENT MEDICINES McMunn's Elixir of0-
i plum, Husbands Magnesia, Henry's Magnesia,
Paynes Expectorant, Aver Cherry pectolal Statlers
Expectorant, Bakers Biters, Hooaand's German Bit.
Carriers Spanish MIXTURE Wistars Basam Wild Chez
ry, Concentrated Fluid Extract Buchu Norwood's
Tncture Yeratum Verde just received and for sale by
Staunton, Oct. 81. 1855. JAS. G. LAIRD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
lTALUADLE FARM FOR SALE.-The un

VALUABLE FARM FOR S4ALE.-The I'M
dersgned, in consequence of the ill-health of his
family. Will sell his Farm, (privately) containing
THREE HUNDRED l. TEN ACRES and lying
the village of Churchville joining the lands of G. NJ
Cochran and Others Any one wishing TO buy, will
find it to his advantage to call, as am determined to
SELL and will sell GREAT BARGAIN. Immediate APP
plication is desired SAMUEL MYERS.
Oct 20, lSJ6.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

ITO THE LOVERS OF GOOD TOBACCO!
Il JOHN b. EVANS has received at his old stand,
immediately opposite the Old Post Office, fine and
choice lot of TOBACCO, which he is prepared to sell
at from cents to 50 per pound.
Also Pipes, Pipe-stems, Snuff Boxes Backing
Matches, Ink, &C., &c.
Stnnntnn NnY LIZ 1Sh3
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
NHEAP FURNITURE FOR CASH.

NHEAP FURNITURE FOR CASH.
~ 80 fine Sofas, Divans and Tetes;
Marble-top and plain Bureaus;
Cottage and Jenny Lind Bedsteads;
Wood and Marble Centre Tables;
any quantity Of Parlor Tables, Rocking Chairs,
from . 10 - dollars
Cane and Mahogany Chairs;
and large quantity of other Furniture always on
hand at the lowest rates f,r cash.
The new style Metallic Cases always on hand,
A. ID. CHANDLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

OUR FALL AND WINTER STOCK OF
" GOODS are now opening, embracing full and
complete assortment, suited 70 the wants Of almost
cry one Our goods have been selected with great
care and will be sold TO cG as well prompt custom
ers on the best terms. We respectfully ask ON exami-
nation of our stock, being satisfied they will please
J. BRANDEBURG d CO.
Stanton, Oct. 90, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

DERFUMERY FOR THE TOILET.-D-
Il Orsay Cologne; Farina do; German and Harri
sons do Citronella Water; Verbena do Meheur
do; Orange and Portugal do. Also general assert
ment of Lubins and other Extracts-too numerous to
mention For sale at JAS. &. LAIRD'S
Drug and Chemical Store.
StauntOn, August 49, 1856.-TOwn papers CODY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

A TTENTION !-Persons having HIDES either
N green or dried, will do we'll to call upon the I'M
ders,gned before dsposing of them. Large or small
lots purchased at all times and the Cash paid for chem
ON delivery to the undersigned at Staunton
CUSHING & WATTS,
A9ctioneers and General AGENTS
Stanton Nov, IL $50.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

NTOTICE.-Th undersigned are now closing up
~ their books to the LIST day of July, 1856, and
would beg leave to say to those interested, that I'll
counts due them must be settled by note otherwise
BY the lst day of january next.
KAYSER & STRIBLING.
c.aurto, Ocf . 1S56
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

Richmond. Sent. 8. 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21

JAMES L. GILLESPIE still continues to do
q all kinds of Plain and Ornamental PAINTING,
GRAINISG GLAZING, PAPER HANGING &C., on the most
reasonable terms.
~ Letters business addressed to him at Staun
ton, Va, will receive prompt attention.
July 9. 1S56.-1y
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-04-09

NJ In our porqnbulaions l,i city, the other day
John lad, al No. 10 snploy s,fo9.. ,,4,oli;,
nedalae PROPRIETOR escorted U ,Ha lSy s,s 81
and gorgGnls Furniture nanuAelured by tactical qecan
aiswcrabG 6r T. that there are few places IL country
ys ssaGs Sd bette, q9 sa con 20 e OUR
chaser risk He as carried on business ia our CITY
most aneeu riro Witch dsGoates ha houses h ~ lhl
tSa l IN M, odoinG siaes wRo purchase CONSIDER
ahc. ii Is folly Of people 10 80 TO- hiadglphH, who. they
IONS Tao ~ MI " Smiley street,
az THAT competition IS the ito of tIndc no persgls
doubts apd iihey d2 e yelt to e s9e n
stall doing in tr ahoa l', Boots and Shoes can be nogs
setliS them ~ and what Is us caise Of all hisY Why
s Psenis Of H. sHbs a% o. g q
sware Tat nav shoe been opened A. n S9 We
iGg owe PtiSn iSr cash. fuse wo wish egpvgqe them
solves OF nv MET e ~ ine ~, Y Th"t,
IS another tom Of hnFnrangn 70 t' public, la n TINT "'l
}. w. BlaNlE.
JONES X co, Of thu gIisSUBNr ONE PhlUii
ngs II @ III =, 3s.f Sst yspiod and inshot-
I rs slpIk 81 So aySs sopsUo6 syet one is sS
seiSn ny sSs% ~ s he so S so bSy oa
M p9i3hls yayG must US ake el g a gaSaS ia ere
WY he sP msnr 1 s iii Gan INV NTH tHe fu as
srSnoe 81 ssins S%o6 aLSo az a Sa T Of Il
plce; iso ,ba XXI oum III psv' sS pJh w Viii la nnJe ~
r9r q tne m2s as1ona6lo ADD nes a9asr; ~ p
Market, @bovesIAth, Ne; 2S0;, ~, p.,.a.,.,in
JONbs x Co. Fh'HusIph"'
| IL CLARKs IMPROVED lloAMoNy MAcHlNg AND GRAIN
CHA ER.-Abrln Cmk q, Ingenious and experienced ,
I1ler, has invented valuable liolnnonl NIL aud G,ah
possessing decided ynIngGs all others inw M
IL he driven ly horse power md IL well cal
1ulapd to ALL persons who iuHy wish 10 engage III tho
loliinny business. W. Witnessed this rmchne IL ogen-
iM DAYS ago bound II To perform It's work admir-
ably A number Ut scientific Euuuipn have called tu
II, nd unhgsntngly PRONOUNCED 1t to no OF the mos
perfect aud dio Igichles that has under their nu
ticu, We would advise mllersHud others call aud exam
D for themselves. As proof of it, utility an the estimation
which 1t lrld, append tho following certificate from
gentlemen we'll known this cnInuniy The uuderasLeu
inyo witnessed Tho operation Of Ab3ai C9rks HomiiOny
MIL II Performs its work npiily mud WE'LL The, are, o.
commend 10 cXcJlGni and durable nn0hnr. Jonah
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-04-09
For tho Delaware Republican.

VIM. IL. Boyd, esd, OF N. Y. city, wen and
favoTably known IN the compilation aud puhli-
cation Of series of Directories in the States
of N. York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, intends
cauyassing this city for general and business
Directory, to comprise the names, residences,
business and place of business of all persons
Of age, to which win be added Classified
Business Directory, each business being ar
ranged according to its proper business head
ing also brief historical sketch, population,
State, county, and city governments, Masonic,
Odd Fellows and other societies, fire depart
ment, police, ward boundaries, n street direc-
tory, list Of hotels, stage and railroad routes,
and largo amount of useful and interesting
information for the business man, farmer, me-
chanic, citizen or stranger, and never before
issued. Such work, containing as it will, so
great Il body OF matter, is intended to take the
place of the work published some four years
since by Mr.. j. 4. lIoad. There has recently
been canvass made of the city Tor what pur-
ported TO be u directory, but which we find up
on inquiry, is TO be nothing more than list Of
advertisements bound in book form, to contain
such cards as are paid for, as advertisements
only, without any information whatever respect
ing the residents or business of the citizens at
large. The public must readily perceive the
inutility of snch u work as book of general
reference. The proposed work Of Mr.. Boyd s
will, however, contain all that is necessary to
make perfect Directory, and will fill the vac
VEN caused by the want of such u valuable as
sistant. We have been shown specimen OF
one of his Dircctory's Of Trenton, N. j., which
is by far superior to any work Of the kind We
have heretofore seen, and we have no hesita-
ton in saying the work for Wilmington will he
alike creditable to him us the publisher and to
the town.
We hope the public, and especially the bust
ness community, will cooperate with Mr.. b.,
AMI encourage the work by liberal subscriptions
and advertisements. MIR. Head will be the
agent for the work. For terms, &c., see al.
| vrrtiscmcnt in another column. X.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-04-09

WHAT POOR MANS WIFE OUGHT TO Dr. The
minority of young women, indeed, enter the
married state wholly unfit to discharge the ini-
porttnt and responsible functions of their new
office. The consequence is, that we find them
at open war with their husbands before they
have been married fora month. The art of
g making home happy' is not understood by
them Exceptions, of course, thefe are /; but
the majority lack cleanly and tidy habits--hab.
its of order, and habits oipunctuality. When
children cluster about them, their work is more
uliiicnlti but large number lose their inilu
rnce over their husbands before the difficulty
Is Increased by these maternal troubles. II is
mere thoughtcsness. They are out gossiping
and liling when they ought to be preparing
for their husbands return from his work. The
man comes hons from the field or the factory
to find In untidy room, and no symptoms Of
preparation for the evening meal. His wife
has made no attempt to smartcn herself; and
nus irst growl of disappointment, in all prOba-
Dlllty, is responded to by u suky face and q
sharp tongue. II may almost he laid down as II
ruie That the man returns home, after his days
WORK more or less in i'll humor He is tired,
hungry, and thirsty, and has, perhaps, had to
endure some hard rnbs in the course Of his days
labor He has been rebukcd and threatened
wtil dissmlssal, Justly or uniustly, by his task
masters orhe lHs qulrrelIed with his comrades,
or ne mas had bad weather to encounter, he
has broken or damaged his tools, and been al
together unsuccessful in his work. lie goes
home out of humor with the world, but still
hoping to find comfort and consolation where
he has right to look for it. lie is disappoint-
ed, and he is ut no pains to conceal his disap-
pointment. Tile wife excuses herself and re-
sehts his qnerulousuGss. There is an end 10
the happy, quiet evening he had promised him
sell And IL hG does nat hct,ke himself to the
pot house, he sulSs in the chimney corner,
smokes an unsociable pipe, and wonders he was
such aiool as TO marry.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-04-09

Milford-T. Heacock.
Denton-W. M. Warner.
Greensboro'-W. E. England, T IS. Williams.
Clary.
Talbot. ]. Quigley, J. 4. Brian.
Easton-J. Hill, W. T. Quinn.
Centreville-T. W. Shippers, Z. L. Cooper.
Kent lsland-F. B. Harvey.
Sudlersyllle w. b. Walton, l.. d. Nc
Clintock.
Kent Circuits. M. Cooper, W. Hammond.
Millington-J. Allen, J. i. Du Hammell.
snow Hill District-Presiding Elder--H
Colclazer.
Seatord-J. Pasterflsld.
Federalsburg-R. II. Kemp.
Dorchester-J. b. Quigg, A. NJ. Virgins.
Church Creek-H. Sanderson.
Black Water. q. Gregg.
Cambridge. d. Nelson.
Cambridge Circuits. O. Painter.
Quantico-G. A. Phebus.
salisbury. Hough, G. w, Fisse.
frincess Ann. A. Massey, ii. L. Johns.
Annamessex-A. Freed, 4. l.. Poulson.
Accomac-J. +. Chaplain, S Powers.
Northampton-J. W. Hammersley.
| Newtown-J. Smith.
Snow Hill. s. Lame.
Berlin--C. Shock, h. ID. Hazard.
| Worcester-S. Dobson.
Lewes-J. Hargis, ]. j. Nelson.
Georgetown-A. Wallace.
Laurel-W. Merrill, Il. Irwin.
j. A. Roche, transferred to New \ ork East
Conference.
q. d. Bowen, transferred to Upper Iowa
Conference.
Geo. R. Crooks, transferred to New York
East Conference.
Samuel Pancoast, transferred to Lower Iowa
Conference.
G. W. Brindle, transferred to Lower Iowa
G. D. Carrow, Superintendent Emissions at
Buenos Ayres.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-04-09

The CnANoELLOR.-Thc sudden and lament
cd doccasc of Hon. Kelsey Johns, who, for st
many years filled the office OF Chancellor Of The
State, and was distinguished for the leg Il
ability, patient labor and inlleXib.e rectitudt
with which he discharged the duties of his Of
flee, renders the appointment of his successor
an Important and delicate duty.
The powers exercised BY the Chancellor are
varied and highly responsible in their nature
whether sitting alone in the Court of Chancery,
us President Of the Orphans Court, or as Pre-
siding Judge of the Court Of Errors and APP
pcals, he holds an influential position. In the
first two relations his discretionary power is
very great, and for its proper use and adminis-
tmton demands sound Judgment and ripe
legal knowledge united with experience in the
practice OF the different Courts in the State
As gentleman eminontly possessed of these
qualifications, and fully competent to discharge
the duties OF The vacant post, George Is. Rod
ney, Esq, has been named by several mem
bcrs Of the Bar, as well as by others who have
long known him us II man and n lawyer, and,
without intending the slightest disparugGment
of the claims and abilities Of other gentlemen,
whose names have been suggested in this CON
nection, il is believed that his appointment by
the Governor would give as general satisijIc-
ti0n to tiia public AS any that could be made.
MIR. Rodney has u lucrative practice, which,
in compensation far outwoighs the emoluments
Of tho ChanccllOr's Office, but should the APP
pointment be offered 70 linn by the Governor.
it ishopcd that he may be prevailed on to aC-
cept it. KQUIrAS.