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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-09

FlsurowN BrSY.-'rhe famous suburb,
Fishtown, is again the mart oi Il brisk trade
hot this time in fish, but in WatermelonS.
Quite number of dealers are always upon
the wharf, during business hours, and the
ie.,t loads which arrive from various poin;s
on the river nn sooner yet to the wharf than
they are bought and unloadcd in double
quick time Daring the continuance OF the
season--some four or FIVE wcck>--ishtown
will "lool; up"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-09

THE WEATHER continues very hot and dry.
The fields, gardens and pastures IN all THIS
ncshborhood, have suffered much Tor the
want of rain They look parched and burnt.
The thermometer stood yesterday, in the
shade. at noon. at $50 Yesterday afternoon
heavy clouds gathered and we had some
rain, with lightning and thunder. We hope
the showers have been general aad that
enough rain has fallen To revive vegetation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-09

ANOTHER GHEAr NErEOR.--lt VIII be,
srrn, by correspondence and newspaper ex-
tracts which we publish elsewhere III to-
days Herald, that another great meteor has
been witnessed in the southwest. equal to
II not surprising, the wonderful meteoric
phenomenon which occurred on the 10Th OF
July. We have accounts al the appear
ance Of this last meteor from Knoxville
and Nashville, in Tennessee; Caroline coun-
ty, Iirgini2; Buncombe county, North
Carolina; Cincinnati, Warren county Chil-
hcothe and yellow Springs, i'll Ohio, aud
Plttsburg Prnnsy lvania. 1t appeared on
Thursday evening last. the I'd instant. and
MAS visible for but an instant: from halt II
second TO ten seconds is the range OF estl-
mates. Oar Knoxville correspondent de-
>>rlbes il as being about fifty times as large
aud more brilliant than skyrocket, with a
"!Iot apparently three hundred yards, anu
throwing of the brightest ScmtiIlationS. tie
Thinks 1t must have been much more daz-
ing than the meteor OF the 10Th OF July, al
which he had read descriptions in the Her
AID. Sngularlv enough, both he and our
Virginia correspondent witnessed the memo
Fable display of shooting stars in lS32, aud
'hey agree that they did not compare In splen-
aor with this phenumenon.--N !. HSFaf0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-09

-. PRACTICAL WISDOM OF " A>ulSGroN.-Mr.
''AIlach, the editor Of the Washington Even
ing Star, writing from, Harper Ferry, speaks
M follows oi>ome of the evidences OF the man
,''r IN which the work OF surveying WAS done
T.? Washington in his early days:
" hen engaged III engineering lower down
III" FNer-that is between llarper's Ferry
"1u "eorgetown-i have not untrequently
""nted up aud found beech marks, made
.. the hand Of Washington himself. their
POSITION being SO distinctly and accurately
indicated In his notes Of his surveys (stll!
preserved rs that there WAS no mlStaking
"eiT paternity In all, hundreds, IL may
Oe' OF civil engineers, have labored over the
routes Of Wa>hington's original survey OF
Tie Potomac in the last thirty-three or tour
years, and one and all. they will testify
mat the evidences; remaining OF ms protes.
s'ona lator>, prove his remarkable method
III all things, a> unerrngly as his subsequent
glorious military and civil history
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-09

CtrTUATlON As 4 TEACHER WANTED.--
- \ YOUNG LADY, a Graduate of the "Eal-
ley Female Institute" Winchester, VA, who has
taught several sessions. wishes to obtain II Siua
ton aS Il TEACHER ora TUTOR in some private
family. She is competent TO instruct IN the Eng
lisL Branches usually taught. ana can furnish
testimonials Of qualification, if required
Address. stating tr:mS,
Miss MARTHA q. LAWREI,
,u., --an2,& Winchester Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-09

By JOHN L. CREIG HTON-AUcTIosEER.
GALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
y FURNITURE AT PUBLIC AUCTION
On Tacsday nerf, the l4A inst, at 10 O'Clock, A. ~,
will be sold at No. II west side Royal street. be-
tween King and Prince streets, variety of HOUSE.
HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, such as
Mahogany and other Chairs, handsome Rocking
Chairs, Wardrobe, Book Case, Sofa, Lounge, DIM
ing and other Tables, Looking Glasses, Marble
Top Sideboard, Wax Flower Vases, Mantle Orna-
mentS &C.; with all the smaller articles not neces
sary to enumerate, beside general assortment Of
Kitchen utensils. Terms cash upon delivery.
mo 4-aots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-09

Cry CorxcuS. YEsrrrDAY.--'The City
Council was called together yesterday after
noon, 10 take into consideration tie proposed
action of the Board Of Public Works OF the
State Of Maryland, III determining to force
upon the Directors of the Chesapeake and
DINO Canal. an Increase in the rates oI toll,
on canal navigation. No quorum was pre-
sent in either Board, and the Councils adj
journed over until to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-09

I1OR HIRE-A SERVANT GIRL for the re-
l. mainder of the year, accustomed to house
work (iv 26-cotfi CHAS. $. TAYLOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-09

~ HALE CHESTS very superior Oolong Black
~ TEA. retail price only soc. per pound, re-
ceived this day and for sale by
aug & !. +. DOUGLASS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18
PRIVATE. SALES
TWO VALUABLE FARMS;

In NELSON w., rsOs SSAHC.
THE subscriber wishing to move South onerS Ior
i sale privately. his farm, known as M AhIlN, .
MILLS lying the waters OF Rorknsn river, near
the junction of the two streams-Nortn ana south
prongs-adioining the lands of Garrett W. Martin,
James Baily and James M. Harris, containing about
800 Acres, This farm has on it an excellent two
House, Lumber House, Ice House, Doctors Office,
Blacksmith Shop Tobacco House, Stable and all 9TH
er houses and is of the best stands for
merchant in the county. The land is well adapted
to Wheat, Tobacco, Corn, &c. as the present crop
will show. This property is within two hours ride to
either the O. Il A. r. R. or Va. G. r. r. depOts.
will also sell the farm on which l reside, about
miles distant from the above, adjoining the lands of
j. J. Coleman, Francis Allen, Rev. B. M, Wales and
others, containing about 700 Acres. This land is
well adapted to the usual crops grown in this section
and particularly to 60 or 70 acres now
down in clover and timothy, and other lots sown in
timothy this fall This farm is considered one of the
finest tmbered farms in this section lies well for cul-
tivaton and kind to improve. The Improvements
sist of two story BRICK HOUSE, now being built,
good Office, Smoke House, Tobacco House, Stable,
and other out houses. There is vein of copper
ming through this place, which has been opened at
one point.
Both of these farms are convenient toChurches and
Schools.
Any further information desired will be given by
the subscriber.
P. S-There are 400 or 500 Acres of excellent
Farming Land, adjoining the farm which l reside
that can be purchased at fair price, which the sub
scriber would sell along with his.
My address is Martins Mills, Nelson Co., Va.
Oct. 80, $50. HUDSON MARTIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18
Constipation or Costiveness.

No one of the many ills flesh is heir to- so prev
alent, so little understood, and so uch neglected as
sedentary habits it is regarded as slight disorder
Ut too little consequence to excite anxiety while in
reality 1t is the precursor and companion of ma
ny OF the most fatal and dangerous diseases, and un
less early eradicated it will bring the sufferer to an
untimely grave. Among the lighter evils of which
Costiveness IS the usual attendant, Headache,
Choc, atism Foul Breath, Piles and others of
like nature, while long train of frighttu diseases
such as Malignant Fevers Assesses, Dysentery Di-
arrhea, Dyspepsia, Apoplexy, Epilepsy Paralysis,
Hysteria Hypohondriasis, Melancholy and Insanity,
hrst indicate their presence the system by this
farming symptom Not unfrequently the diseases
named originate in Constipation, but take an indie
pendent existence unless the is eradcated in
early stage. From ali these considerations it follows
that the disorder should receive immediate attention
whenever 1t occurs, and person should neglect to
get box OF Cephac Pills on the first appearance of
the complaint as their timely will expel the in
sdlous approaches of disease and destroy this dam
gerous foe to human life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO COnsunlptives.

TINE Advertiser, having been restored to health II
Il a few weeks by very simple remedy, after hav
ng suffered several years with severe lung affection
and that dread disease, Consumption-is anxious te
make known to his fellow sufferers the means OF cure
To all who desire it, he will send copy OF the pre-
scrption used ree of charge with the directions lol
using the same, which they will find sure cure To'
ComsdnaptS ton, asthma, Bronchitis, dc. The only
object of the advertiser in sending the Prescription
to benefit the afflicted and spread information when
he conceives to be invaluable, and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, 1t will cost them moth
ing, and may prove blessing
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad
dress REV EDWARD A. WILSON.
Williamsburgh, Kings county, New York.
of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18

FUR CHILDREN TEETHING,
which greatly facilitates the process of teething by
softenlng the gums, reducing infammation-wil al
lay all pain and spasmOdic action and is TO REG u
LATE THE 30 wells.
Depend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to YOUR
selves, and Reliefand Health to your infants.
We have put up and sold this article for over ten
years, and say in confidence and truth of it. what
have never been able to say of any other medicine
never has it failed in single instance to effect
CURE when timely used. Never did we know an in
stance OF dissatisfaction by who has used it.
On the contrary, all delighted with its operations
and speak in terms of highest commendation of its
magical effects and medical virtues. We speak in
this matter WHAT WE DO KNOW, after ten years ex-
of what we here declare. In almost every instance
where the infant is suffering from pain and exhaus-
ton, relief will be found in fifteen twenty minutes
after the syrup is administered.
This valuable preparation is the prescription of
one of the most Experienced and Sklful Nurses IN
New England, and has been used with never-failing
success in thousands of cases.
1t not only relieves the child from PAIN but invig
crates the stomach and bowels, corrects acidty and
gives tone and energy to the whole system. 1t will
almost instantly relieve Gripping in the Bowels and
Wind Collie, and overmore Commissions, which, if not
speedily remedied, end in death. we believe it the
best and surest remedy in the world in all of
DYSENTERY and DIARRHEA in Children, arising
from teething or from any other cause. We would
say to every mother who has child suffering from
any of the foregoing cOmplaints-do not let your
own prejudices, nor the prejudces of Others stand
between your suffering child and the relief that will
be sure-yes, absolutely sure-to follow the use of
this medicine, if timely used.
tB Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle None genuine unless the facsimile of CUR
tbs & PERKINS, New York. is on the outside wrap
per.
Sold by Druggists throughout the world.
Principal Office, No. IL Cedar St., Y.
Price only 25 cents per bottle. -AH
For sale by DIR. W. B. YOUNG, Staunton.
I.,ra 7ulf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18
LIEE INSURANCE.

TFTNHE VIRGINIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Il is now fully prepared for business, and the at
tention of the public earnestly called to the import
of its objects This company, under its charter,
divides eighhs of its prots every three years,
among the policy holders, thereby giving the assured
the advantages of the mutual system, with the pledge
of perpetual Capital Stock of 100000 and the ad
ded security that its Stockholders have permanent
moneyed interest in conducting its affairs with pru-
dence and economy.
The Charter requires that one half of the Capital
Stock and Earnings be invested in Bond and Mort.
gage unincumbered Real Estate, worth double the
amount. III ...tss
The chief object of the company to aid in retain
ing at home the immense amount of money which
goes annually from our State for Life Premiums to
Northern Companies. That money will be loaned to
customers foe term of years, at legal interest," and
disbursed in midst.
Endowments and Annuities granted. Life and
term Policies issued low rates other good Com
panies. Slaves insured for year, for term of
voars
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18

~ COUGHS. The sudden changes Of our climate
are sources of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL. and AsFHMAT-
&c AFFECTIONS. Experience having proved that SIM
pie remedies often act speedily and certainly when ia
ken in the early stages of the disease should
at once be had to "Broaon's Bronchial Iroches" or
Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough Irritation of the
Throat be ever slight, by this precaution more
serious attack NAV be effectuay warded off. PUBLIC
SPEAKERS and SINGERS will find them etfectual fol-
Strengthening the voice.
90 See advertisement
Nov. 81, 1660-6mo.
| THE USE OF DR.. HOSTETTER'S STOMACH
BITTERS, for Dyspepsia, Flatulence Heaviness Of
the Stomach any other like affection, is second to
none in America abroad. To be able to state con-
fdenty that the "Bitters" are certain for dys
pepsa and like diseases, is to the proprietors
of unalIoyed pleasure. 1t removes all morbid matter
from the stomach puries the blood imparts renewed
vitality to the nervous stem giving it that tone and
energy indispensable for the restoration of health
The numerous Acknowledgements of It's superior ex
cellence and beneficial results have assured the pro-
prietors that it cannot but prove great cure to the
afflicted and lm art vitality to the thorough system
| eY See advertisement in another column.
| noo ShO- 1poo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18

DOOKS.-R. COWAN has just received from
ID Philadelphia the largest stock of BOOKS AND
STATIONERY ever offered for sale in this place.
Among them all the English, Latin, Greek and
French School Books in general in this region
country. Also large assortment of Episcopal Pray
Books in all styles of binding from Is cents to So
Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Baptist Hymn
Books assorted binding; Bibles in every variety OF
binding from rs cts. to $14; Poems and many other
kinds of Gift Books, with fine Illustrations and bind
ings; Albums, Portfolios, &C., &c. Drawing Paper,
Bristol Boards, Drawing Pencils, &C., Cap, Letter
and other varieties of Writing Papers; Tissue Paper
Tracing Cloth and Tracing Paper, Bonnet Boards
Ink from six different manufacturers; Musilage, Liq-
uid Glue Square and Oval Slates Metallic States Ink
stands, Pens and Penholders, Blottng Paper. Wrap
ping Paper, forty to fifty thousand Envelopes; fine
assortment of Pen Knives; Quilts, Crayons for wri
ting the Blackboard; Blank Books in every varie
ty; Pocket Diaries for 1861 very large assortment
Port Mones several very neat styles for ladies
Thermometers.
Among the great variety of Books are the follow
ing SCOTS Novels, Irvings Works, Carlyle's Els
says, Cuskeys Political Text Book, latest edition
Debate between Lincoln and Douglas Recolections Of
a Life Time s. G. Goodrich, Sermons by Rev. S. AID
Olson Alexander d. D Forty Years Familiar Letters
of Rev. j. w. Alexander, d. D., Proxies Fool Of
Quality the Biblical Reason Why, Family Religion
by Rev. B. NJ Smith, D. D.. the Captives of Abs
Valley Twyman Hogue, or Early Piety Illustrated
Plantation Sermons; Pallissy, the Huguenot Potter
NEMESIS; the Marble Faun; Beuah Rutledge
Campbell's History of Virginia. &C. &c.
FANCY ARTICLES Among the Fancy Articles are
some beautiful Parian Ornaments and Bronze Stat
ueS.
Stanton Oct. Is, 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18

~ HEADACHE is the favorite sign by which ma
ture makes known any deviation whatever from the
natural state OF the BRAIN and viewed in this light it
may be looked on as safeguard intended to give
tlce of disease which might otherwise escape atten-
tlon till too late to be remedied and its indications
should never be neglected. Headache may be CLASH
he'd under two names, viz:-Symptomatic and lido
pathlc Symptomatic Headache is exceedingly COM
mon and is the precursor of great variety OF dseas
es. among which are Apoplexy, Gout, rheumatism
and all febrlle diseases In its nervous form it is
sympathetic of disease of the stomach constituting
sick headache, or hepac disease constituting bilious
headache, OF worms constipation and other disorders
OF the bowels as well as real and uterine Affections
Diseases OF the heart very frequently attended
with Headaches Anaemia and plethora are also atfec
lions which frequently occasion headache Idiopath
ic Headache is also very common being usually dis
tinguished by the name Of nervous headache, some
times coming on suddenly in state of apparently
sound health and prosrating at once the mental and
physical energies, and in other instances it comes on
slowly. heraded by depression of spirits or ascerby
of temper In most instances the pain Is in the front
of the head, over one both eyes, and sometimes
provoking vomiting under this class may also be
named Neur0lga0.
For the treatment of either class of Headache the
Cephalic Pills have been found sure and safe RENE
dy, relieving the most acute pains in few minutes
and by Its subtle power eradicating the disease of
which headache is the unerring index.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18

So Over excitement, and the mental care and
anxiety incident to close attention to business or stu
dy, are among the numerous causes of Nervous
Headache The dsordered state of mind and body in
dictate to this distressing complaint is fatal blow to
energy and ambition. Sufferers by this disorder can
tacks by using OF the Cephalic Pills. whenever the
symptoms appear. 1t quiets the overtasked brain
and soothes the strained and Earring nerves, and re
lakes the tension of the stomach, which always
companies and aggravates the disordered condition
of the brain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18


NATIONAL HUMILIATIoN.-The events of the
last month, says the New York Journal Of Com.
maerce, have Inundated the American Republic
before the whole world. For the honor of the
nation we might better have experienced Sc
we're naval defeat, or sad reverse on battle
field. The voice of the executive at Washington
has already lost half Of its power. We can al
most hear tho suppressed taunts and jeers of Eu-
f0pean despots, in response to our demands for
the redress of indignities suffered abroad, OF
depredations upon the rights of orr oltisens.-
The "stars and stripes" anee rent asunder, we
Immediately sink to the position of second
third, or fourth rate power, and from the Cans
das to the lower extremity of the South Amer
can continent, there will be presented sorry
spectacle OF the working of our much-boasted
Republican system. 10 the dreary prospect,
there is not a citizen who does not feel person :
ally Inundated. The tyrants OF the old world
will take courage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

THE AMALeAMATIoN OF LANGUAGEs.-There is
growing tendency in this age appropriate the most
expressive words ofother languages, and after while
Cephalic, which is from the Greek, signifung "for
the head" is now becoming popularized connection
with Mr. Spaldings great Headache remedy, but it
will soon be used In a more general way, and the
and many others whose distinction foreign wo, DIS
has been worn away by common usage until they
seem ''native and to the manor born"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18
New York, Dec. 4, 1850. No. 81

FUGITIVE SLAVE.-There is fugitive slave,
Il who calls himself BURLEY CARTER, confined
in the county Jail of Pendleton county, whose height
is feet inches black, medium size, has good set
of teeth, has down look, converses badly, walks
rect. and is perhaps 25 26 years of age has scar
the left side of his neck behind his ear about two
inches long-looks like incision with knife and
also on his right knee. under the cap, about
a inches long, caused. perhaps, by fall some
sharp substance has marks on both sides of his chest
produced by the application Of the scariicator. Had
when committed to Jail, brown frock coat, drab
pants, SLOUGH hat ana brogan shoes no vest. Was
arrested and committed Jail the 9th day of No
vember last. PHILIP PHAUS, JR.,
Dec IL 1s60-et Tailor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18

VIRGINIA AS MEDIAToR.-The New York
Journal of Commerce appeals to Virginia to acl
as mediator in the present crisis:
In the discussion and adoption of every inn
portant national measure, Virginia has ever beer
found in the right place, or not tar from it. She
took the lead on the question of abolishing the
Slave trade, as the debates in the Convention
that made the Constitution will show. She bore
her full share in the Revolution, and in the
work of forming the Constitution and gathering
the original thirteen scattered and separated
colonies into one great State. In the great null.
LITIGATION struggle of 1928 she was ready to
act part worthy of her position and renown.-
She sent one of her ablest sons, the late Mr.
Leigh as commissioners, or sort of ambassador
to South Carolina, who pleaded in a mastery
manner, In large assemblies of the impetuons
people of the Palmetto State, the cause of the
Union.
This same mission she has again to perform
and exert her just and honorable influence over
the people of all the extreme Southern, or Got
ton States" She can do what no other State
can do. And one may address to her the lar
guage that was addressed to the Hebrew maiden
that bad been exalted to the throne of great
monarch "Who Enoaoeth aohether thou art come
to q kingdom for such a time as thas?"
1t is true, Virginia, has no Watkins Leigh in
these days; she has no James Mcdowell, who
would so well have performed such mission
But has she not Hunter, Millson, a McFar-
land, Boteler, Rives, Bocock, Stuart, and
MANY other able and prudent men who are III
for this missions Certainly she has, And she
has a Winfield Scott, who has won as many au-
res as peacemGker as be has as General; and
this is saying much. Blessed are the s'peaoema-
kers." The greatest of all blessings is theirs
the Savior of men being judge. Let General
Scott unbuckle the sword and go down and talk
with those fiery children of the ardent South
We cannot doubt his willingness to undertake
the mission. Let him go let many 90. if it be
necessary. And may God bless their noble mis-
sion, and save this people from committing the
rash and dreadful crime of national suicide.
In the mean time there is great work to be
done at the North.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-12-18
Ayers Cherry Pectoral.

MY DEAR SIR If you feel uneasy about
WI your South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia
PAR by buying READY MADE CLOTHING, the
cheapest and best in market, at sn =.
THE RED FLAG STORE,
Opposite Beck's Restaurant
Staunton, Nov. 81, 1860.-Vin. copy. Ilka
Augusta County Court Clerks Office to witt.
ESTRAY.-Taken up by DR.. N. M. Hit, near
IL Greenvllle in this county, the 18th day of
November, $780, of the following description. viz
Steer of red color, one-haf the tail white, crop
off the left ear and slit in the same-supposed to be
two years old last spring, and appraised at $40.
~ ~ hstaza- Extract-Teste,
Dec. A, 1860. WIN. A. BURNETT, u. U.