****************** The People's Press Batavia, Genesee County, New York State August 6-1825 # 2 Died. In this village, on the 30th ult., William GANSON, aged 3 years and 7 months, son of Mr. Wm. H. WELLS. His death was occasioned by accidentally falling into a vessel of boiling water. In Clarkson, on the 20th ult., Mary Ann BAILEY, wife of Samuel S. BAILEY. * Lost, On the 3d inst. between U.P.B. Monroe's tavern, and the village of Batavia, a gold KEY and SEAL. The subscriber will pay a generous reward to any person who will return the same to him, at this office. B. BLODGETT. * Batavia Academy. The Rev. James COCHRAN, A.M. from the University of Glasgow, in Scotland, Most respectfully announces that he has undertaken the charge of this Institution. The Academy has been closed for a short period, but is now re-opened, with a fixed determination on the part of its Conductor, that in all its concerns Moral and Literary, the best satisfaction shall be given to Parents and Guardians of youth. Patronage is solicited. * $20 Reward. Stolen from the pasture of the Subscriber on the 4th inst. a dark Bay Horse, eight years old, thick mane and foretop, near hind foot white, white spot on the hips, blind in the off eye, which cannot be discovered without a close examination, and lately shod all around. Twenty dollars will be given for the apprehension of the thief, and return of the horse, or ten dollars for either. Francis H. BROWN. Royalton, Niagara Co. * Entertainment, B.R. BROWN, has taken the Tavern Stand formerly occupied by L. BROWN, in Bethany, on the new-state road from Buffalo to Genesee Bridge, his house is commodious and in good repair. His bar is furnished with liquors of the first sort, and he hopes by unremitting exertion to be able to extend more comfort and convenience to his guests than is usually to be met with at country taverns. The situation of the country is extremely pleasant, the water is of the purest quality, and he invites his friends, the passing traveller, and the public generally to give him a call. Good yards, stabling, and the first rate pasturing can be had. Bethany. * Notice. A number of Stone Masons can have constant employ, and receive the highest wages through the season, by applying to the subscriber at the Culvert on Oak Orchard Creek. David CANFIELD. Shelby. * Goods. S. FINCH, gives notice to the Community that he has lately received an elegant and extensive assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Paints, Oil, &c.&c. All of which he will sell for Cash or Produce. Credit to good men. Batavia. * Shaving & Hair Dressing. A. CHADWICK, ever grateful for past favors, informs his Customers and the Public generally, that he continues the above business at B. HUMPHREY's Tavern, where as usual he will pay prompt attention to all calls in his line. To those who have delayed payment for one, two, three or more quarters, he pays his particular respects, and would insinuate that punctuality is the life of business. Batavia. **CASH paid for lone fine human hair. * New Spring Goods, William DAVIS, has just received a large and fashionable assortment of Seasonable Goods, which he offers for sale very cheap. Batavia. * J.S. Billings, has just received and now offers for sale cheap, at the Store formerly occupied by B. BLODGETT, a few doors east of Thompson & Russell's Tavern, a general and well-selected assortment of Dry Goods & Groceries, adapted to the season. The Public are respectfully invited to call and examine for themselves. Batavia. * Public House. C.M. RUSSELL, at the well known Stand lately kept by Thompson & Russell, in the Village of Batavia, informs his Friends and the Public generally, that by recent arrangements he continues the above establishment on his individual account; and hopes by strict attention to business to continue to receive a share of patronage from his friends and a liberal community. His Bar shall at all times be supplied with the most choice liquors, his rooms and bedding ever kept sweet and clean, and his table spread with the most healthful food a fertile country can produce. His Out-houses, Stables, and Yards are convenient, in good repair, and he employs no Ostlers but such as are steady and attentive to business. The Main Daily Albany and Buffalo Opposition, together with the Stages from and to Rochester, Lockport and Attica, arrive at, and leave this Stand on their several routes, where, on application, seats can be obtained to either of the above places. * Dissolution. The copartnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, is dissolving by mutual consent. Wm. R. THOMPSON, C.M. RUSSELL. Batavia. * Timothy FITCH, Attorney at Law has removed his office to the room under the Advocate Printing Office, a few doors east of B. HUMPHREY's Hotel. Batavia. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************