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FROM THE ATLAS.

The regular engineer had been dis
missed by the owners from motives of
economy, and one Of the former fire.
men had been promoted to that office
with smaller salary, who had adj
vanced another Of the fremen to the
post Of the second engineer: 1t is
said that neither of those men were
well qualified for the Office, and their
conduct would seem to justify this
opinion.
Capt. Waite had about $4,000 en-
trusted to him, which wss lost !; he
secured himself and trunk on the steps
of the boat, until the roIe to which
they were attached was burnt Off
when still retaining possession of his
treasure, he swan to another part Of
the vessel, where he sustained himself
and property, until cabin passenger,
lady, floated near him, when he let
go his trunk, seized and sustained the
woman till she was saved.
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From The Cincinnati Gax.tta.

TEXAN BoBADILs.--Some time
since we published an expose, by
Messrs. Wilson and Postlethwaite, of
their expedition to, and return from
Texas. They bore little hard upon
a Mr. Chambers claiiRing to BE a
Texan Officer. Mr.. Chambers repli-
ed fercely, and bioDEsrLY claimed
that all editors who had published the
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From the Helena (Arkonsas) Journal.

rum thc 1ActoHo ''hu"S~s) COuSbue.
DIED, of congestive fever, at his
residence, at Richiand, near this place,
on the 3lst Of August, WILLIAM s.
WOODS. Esq, late Of Albemarle county,
Virginia. eldest son of Micajah Woods,
Esq. in the 23d year of his age.
The deceased was young man en-
dowed with an intellect of the first or.
der, and heart open to the most gener-
Gus feelings and the noblest impulses of
our naturesi and to the splendid endow-
ments with which nature had enriched
his head and his heart, were added in
the most eminent degree, the splendid
embellishments Of scientific and CLASH
cal education. He possessed, in supe.
rior degree, that elegant simplicity of
manners, that frankness and generosity
Of heart, that open, free, magnanimity Of
conduct, which endears Us TO all around;
and the worth Of which is most appreci.
ated and felt in the loss of them. Such
was the high estimation in winch his
worth and merit were held, that none,
whose residence has been so short a.
moDgst us, lived more respected, or died
moIe Iaiheoteo Dy more numerous cIr-
Gle Of friends. He was a member Of the
bar OF Helena, of which he was bril-
liant, conspicuous ornament-and to the
soundest Judgment and most correct rea
soning, be added that glow of imagna-
ton o. exuberaDce Of fancy W hicb threw
charm around all that it touched
None, from the respectability of his con-
nexion, the brilliancy of his talents, the
feelings of private friendship, or the
extent Of his requirements, could cherish
fonder hopes or brighter anticipations
Of future conference.-the emigrated to
this state last fall, and fell victim to
the too industrious and interprisihg spirit
which spur red him forward, FASTENED
and accelerated by exposure TO the in
clemebcies of an unfavorabIe season.
He has left father and mother, in his
native state, and Younger brother a.
mongst us, as ven as large circle Of
friends to m6Gtn his premature death
and his irrepsrable loss.
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BURNING OF THE ROYAL TAR

Destruction Of Ike steamer Royal Tar
of ST. John, N. B.. By fire, and loss o,
many iues.-This fine steamer, of 4OU
tons burthen. commanded by Captain
Reed, which has been plying the last
summer between ST. John, N. b., and
Portland, took fire on her passage to
Portland, at 2 O'Clock, p. M. on the
Goth u't' in Penobscot bay. within two
miles OF the Fox Islands, and was des-
troyed. The FIRE caught under deck,
and had got such an ascendancy before
1t was discovered. that the fire engine,
which was also under deck, could not be
got out on account of the intense heat,
which also prevented the men from
working the steam engine sufficiently
long to run her on shore. The revenue
cutter from Castine took off the surviv-
ing passengers and crew. 1t is thought
that as many as thirty lives are lost.
The Boston papers of Tuesday fur
nish number of painfully interesting
particulars, obtained from passengers
who have arrived in that city.
FROM THE BOSTON POST.
Communicated By Mfr. Fuller.
Immediately after she came to an
Choir, fire was discovered around the
whole space occupied by the boiler,
below the deck. Those who first be-
came aware of the fact, fled to the
boats. AT this time / was sick In nv
berth-my attention was first called to
the fact that something unusual had
taken place, by observing that every
person but myself had left the cabin.
When | reached the deck; 1 saw the
long boat, full of people, a quarter of
a mile to the leeward-they were row.
ing hard, and were soon out of sight.
The small boat, in which was Captain
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To the Editor. ofne Spectator.

GENTLEMEN--I lately received o
letter from DIR. ]. Williams, honorary
Oculist to the Kings of France and
Belgium, now in Philadelphia, re-
questing me to inform such as have
been deprived fsight, or whose vision
is defective, that he will give his SER
vices to them on application. To the
poor, upon producing certificates Of
poverty, without reward and to those
who can pay, that his charges will not
be more than they will be willing TO
satisfy. The certificates of his extra
ordinary skill are many, and entitle
him to the confidence of the public.
His character is highly respectable as
a man and Christian, and as an Ocu-
list he appears to have been more sue
cessful than any other who has been
in America. Humanity alone induces
me to request you to publish the con-
tents Of this note.
Very respectfully,
w. BOYS.
OIk ny
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Interesting 7fiai.-A case involving
matters Of great interest to the creditors
of the Bank OF Mary land, and the com.
munity. who have been SO alive to all
inquiries relative to the failure of that
institution, is now under trial in Balti-
more County Court. 1t is suit insti-
tuted by Mcssrs. Morris and r. w.
Gill, two of the trustees, against an a.
gent of the Bank. for the recovery OF one
OF two hundred thousand dollars. The
opening argument of the case, before
the jury. on the part of the plaintiffs
commenced yesterday morning by Mr..
Nc Mahon. Messrs. Williams and Mel
son are to follow for the defence-and
the argument. it is understood, is to be
closed by Mr.. Reverdy johnson. for the
plaintiffs.
We have been informed that the above
esse was not closed Yesterday afternoon
as was expected. The argument will
be continued this day at 10 O'Clock. by
Mr.. Nelson. on behalf of the defendant,
aad By Mr.. johnson in conclusion on
the part Of the plaintiff. The questions
fn controversy ere exceedingly interest
ing te this community .-Baltimore Amer.
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From the Peoples Press.

WONDERFUL ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
The story that l am about to relate
is one which has excited great deal
of feeling in the vicinity where it hap
pened, and is we'll worth a conspicu- =
GUS place in your paper. The facts as
handed to me are these On Friday
the 30th Sept. last, near the close of
the day, little lad about 8 years old,
by the name of George Parks, started
in pursuit of the cows. He made his
way along the path through piece of
woods of about half mile in length.
On reaching the opposite side of the
woods, he found his cattle and start
ed home. The drove consisted of
very gentle old cow, and a number of
young cattle. His mother told him
previous to his starting, to keep near
to the old COW, as she would conduct
him on straight course home. This
he was careful to obey but shortly aft
ter he had entered the woods on his
way home, walking by the side of the
old COW, he heard cracking in the
bushes, and on looking round, what
should he see but large bear making
towards him with all the speed and fu-
ry that those ferocious animals are pos
sessed of. At this critical period,
strange as it may seem, the boy pos
sessed presence of mind enough to
make use of his which
was to jump astride of the cows back,
and leaning forward, he caught her by
the horns, and in this perilous situa-
ton rode through the woods. The
bear seemed to envy him his elevated
situation, and fain would have pulled
him down. The cattle ran and roared
the hoy screamed-but all did not
terrify the bear ever and anon she
would come along side of our gallant
rider, growing and snarling and strik-
ing with her paws-and would have
torn him In pieces, but for the other
cattle, who would as often attack her
in the rear, and as she would turn to
give them battle, the cow would gain
On her some rods. She would then
leave the young cattle, and come with
all speed after the boy, which seemed
to be her whole aim. Several times
she rose upon her hind legs to take
him, and as often the cattle would give
her battle; and thus they followed
through the woods, until the bears
cubs came up, and the young cattle
turned upon them. The old bear took
their part, and the cow and her rider
had arrived at the door of the farm
house ere the Old bear could again re-
new the attack. The boy was almost
senseless with fright, and it was not
until some time after he had alighted
from the COW, that he was enabled to
report to his mother the why and the
wherefore. 1t is thought the boy will
hereafter prefer that some one else
should drive the COWS to- YARD:
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A noble Elephant--"that half rea-
soning BRUTE" as he is sometimes dis
paragingly characterized, was on
board the Royal Tar steamboat, and
when the flames approached him,
jumped overheard, and swan two
miles to neighboring island, where
he comfortably and quietly installed
himself in barn. He was followed
by little poney, also belonging to
the Menagerie. 1t is said in the let
ter to the Express, whence we derive
these facts, that the Elephant, after
being in the water, "made sign with
his trunk, to his keeper, to come to
him" We can readily believe it
Unfortunately it was not needed, and
the man, after securing round his per-
son several hundred dollars in specie,
finally sprung into the water, and was
seen no more the faithful Elephant
would have saved him.
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OBITUARY.,

DIED, on the morning of the 9Th inst.
at her Fathers residence, of pulmonary
consumption. in the 2Is. year of her
age, Mrs. MARGARET A. PEYroN, wife
of Mr.. Charles L. Peyton. and only
daughter of MIR. James Tate. Eulogy
is unnecessary: it is sufficient, that when
living, she was beloved by all who were
intimately acquainted with her, and es
teemed by those who knew her par
TALLY. During her long and painful ILL
ness, and in the trying hour of death,
she gave her bereaved friends the strong
est proof of her attachment to her Sa-
viour, and saving faith in his name.
Death had no terrors for her, and the
grave is deprived Of its victory. She
had been for many years consistent
and exemplary member of the Presbyte-
riau Church.
No sickness or sorrow or p,in,
Shall ever disquiet her now;
For death TO her spirit was gain.
Since Christ was her life when below.
Her sou! has now taken its fight,
To mansions Of glory above,
To mingle with angels Of light,
Aud dwell in the kingdom Of love.
-,+a lCoMMCNIcATED.
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CHICKASAw LANDS AND THE
TREASURY SPECIE ORDER.

CHICK ASAW LANDS AND THE
TREASURY SPECIE ORDER.
As the United States Telcgr apb, the Bank
Courier, and the New York Daily Adver-
tiser, have renewed the twice contradict ed
tale that The specie circular had been repeal
ed as TO all public lands in Mississippi, or,
according TO others, as 10 alfthe sales at Pom
totoc, we repeat again the contradiction. Il
would require the whole time Of an indivl-
dual, TO expose half the Misrepresentation
Of the reckless Opposition concerning tho
Treasury Department. That circular has
never been repealed or modified by either
the President or MIR. Woodbury., in respect
10 any lands belonging 10 Tue United States;
nor has II ever been Construed As ihapplica-
BILE 10 any lands owned and sold for the ex-
elusive benefit of The Indians, except in q
single case OF contract, made with The De-
catur bank before the circular wai issued,
for about S4OO, 900 worth of Alsbarris State
stock in behalf of the Indiana, and is hich the
Secretary consented might be taken and paid
in bills or notes at the Chickassw sales, if
the bank was willing 10 accept Of them, but
only 10 the extent Of that particular Contract.
We are fully authorized 10 state, that the
assertions Of any reckless whig correspond
ent, or any ~hig rumors To the contrary, are
utterly false.-Clobe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

A company of U. States Drssoons.
lately formed at the recruiting render.
vous at Shepherdstown. passed through
our town on Sunday last. under the COM
tnand of Lieut.. f. d. Bullock, the re-
cruiting officer. on their way to Win
chester, where it is probable they will
take winter quarters... CAarlesto,on Press.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

Among the articles lately exhibited at
the Fair Of the American Institute, New
York, was machine for working out
slaves. 1t is said that it will saw and
dress. from any kind Of plank, two thou
sand slaves day, and may be driven BY
six or eight horse power. The cost
Of it is from $500 to 1926.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

Female Education. POUR first
care be TO give your girls good physic
education. Let their early years be pass
ed, if possible, in the country, gathering
flowers in the fields, and partaking of
all the free exercises in which they de-
light. When they grow older, do not
Condemn them to sit eight listfess hours
of the day over their books and their
music. Be assured that haiti the number
of hours in real alteration to well order.
ed. studies, will make them more accom-
plished and more agreeable companions
than those commonly are who have been
most deliberately flushed, ih the modern
acceptation of the term. The system by
which young ladies are taught to move
their limbs according to the rules of art,
to come into room with studied diff
dence, and to step into carriage with
a measured action and premeditated
grace, are only calculated to keep tie
degrading idea perpetualIy present that
they are preparing for the great market
OF the world. Real elegance Of demean-
or springs from the mind; fashionable
schools do but teach its limitations, while
their rules forbid to be ingenious. Phi
losophers never conceived the idea of so
perfect vacuum as is found to exist in
the minds of young women supposed to
to have finished their education in such
ents.-F Foreign Quarterly Re-
rieU.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

The Seminole Indians landed at Key
Largo, about Is miles from Indian Key,
on the 9Th ult.. and burnt small vessel
lying of the Key.
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FIRE.-The splendid new Theatre
in Cincinnati, built e"4 owned by Jas.
II. Caldwell, Esq. of New Orleans,
was burnt down on the morning of the
2lst uftimo. Loss of the proprietor
about $40, 200.
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The engineer of the Wilmington and
Raleigh Rail road has invited proposals
for the construction of fifty miles of that
work.
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FINAL NOTICE.

ALL persons indebted to the rubscri-
Der either by bond or book account, are
respectfully requested to make pay ment
as soon as possible In no case can in
diligence be extended beyo the FIRST of
January next.
JOHN e.. Sewers.
Stanton, Sept. j, 1886.
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Ovea.sees.s or the Isoox.

The next meeting of the Overseers of
the Poor, will be held at the Bell Tav-
ern, IN StauHton, on Monday the 18th
of next month. Collectors, and others,
having business with the Board, are ts-
quired to attend.
BY order Of the President,
w. H; TAPP, cor.
October 27, 1896.
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Besides 100 Prizes Of 5000 S300-S200, &c, &c.;
amounting altogether TO O,iOO-Upwards Of one
million Of Dollars!
Tickets S20--halvcs $l0-quartcrs IS.
n package in this lottery contains % tickets, and
is warranted to draw least SOD nett, which will be
forwarded for $780, shares III proportion.
A certificate of package Of . whole tickets will be
forwarded for $3.50
Certificate Of halves, l2s
do quarters, til
Orders from this any other State, containing Cash,
or Prize tickets will he promptly attended to, if direct
ed TO D. S. GREGORY d Co., Managers. or 10
T. MONTALANT,
Agent FIR the Managers.
L. MosraLAsr, Agent for D. S. Gregory Il Co, for
the State of Virginia. sells Tickets in all Lotteries under
their management either by the package or at retail
IT, Every Saturday, splendid scheme is drawn at
Alexandria. Tickets generally $40: Capitals varying
from S25 600 to $4,000 Orders in those or any other
schemes will be punctuay attended to, if directed as
above d. S. GREGORY & CO., ifanagerS,
+. MoxrALAST, .2gcnt}or the Managers.
Ann 3 2G-uO
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MEEOPLE OF CHESTERFlELD-T subscriber
IL having been appointed Collector for the Hashing
tan National Monument for the said county most respect
fully and earnestly requests the good people thereof
COME forward in the true spirit of patriotism and graft
tude and contribute to this laudable and magnanimous
object without delay. 1t the duty of the Collector to
call upon each and every individual in the county; but
from their known lbcray generally, and from the kind
ness shown 10 him many occasions lie INDUCES most
sangunc hope that they will avail themselves of every
opportunity 10 meet him and subscribe their Names &c;
bv which, they will relieve him Of considerable trouble
and at the same lmc contribute to the erection of
Monument the memory of one of the greatest purest
and best of Men. GEO. w. COLE.
Aug 5 26-wtf
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A N REWARD.--l will give the above reward
nv 10 any one who will apprehend my Negro wo

$50 a1s Who viii T S s as'S: sys
man FANSY, if she is taken out of the State of Virginia.
and secured in Jail, so that get her again; SIS if
taken in the said State and delivered 10 me, Tap
palannock, in Essex county Fanny left inc about the
list of July of brown COLOR little above the middle
size, very intelligent, and when in the act of speaking
contracts her forehead into wrinkles, and shews the
whites of her eyes than at other times know of
no scars or other pecuartes by which she be dis
tinguished | purchased her of Dr.. A. peterborough
of Tanoahannock, and think it probable she may be at
or near the farm of his son. john in the county of King
William, where several of her children living; but
have some reasons 10 think she has left This State
RICHARD T. HUNDLEY.
App5 G6-w4w-
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POETRY
fFrora tao Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily C'a''e''|
THE GIFT FOR IS3I. a.,
opucY YET REMAINS ussrSG."

rFros tao Philadelphia Inquirer Da;iy c'HTf''
The Gin for 1897 promises tobo fully equal TO any @ some
Der Of that popular annual We have bec I rosayinss
the proof sheets of the cttcr press Iosy wo
LII ~ bi;hJ ,, The ;iie.n,h September! IL Is ~ en-
editorial case Hiss Leslie Que o. ' The title page which
titled, "Doro Ohea," in tho ground en-
represents sea seem, We asrectmen oi inc poe
,yurS, ~ FOND MEMoRY's MAGIC GLASS.
" - rs ErxRrTT.
VIII, :, fond memory magic glass,
With carrc., eye intent we gaze
,ni,bcrc in quick Succession. pass
Tho hurled Joys oil former days: =
W. Rad Lifa's folded leaves ugan, .
scenes tra, Of erstw loved so we'll
When rouu. Love wove his iioweiy chath'
And Rope her magic spell!
And Chihhood's happy home is There,
And Chi;Jhood's happy, careless hours:
lSan ~ prove mothers care
Meath Young I.cs radiant morning oowsHi
A reverend father hows him there,
Fe7vca: his gladstone child TO biossi
Brothers aad sisters join again
In Loves cuatard caIcss
Then when Time rolls his years nlons,
We rove the nowsry Paths OF youIhi
We list 70 Hopes deusive song
And deem her golden promise truth:
Brsh, beam the skies above our heHd--
Fair Ar the vales beneath our ieet--
Coward We rush with eager tread,
To scenes with joy rop!e.c'
The head-the dead-the penceful dead,
Come crOwding from the spirit land.
Again We list thc well known trend
Again grusp the friendly hands
We gaze each familiar face,
Loved in carly hour Of Pridcj
AMI Joy ous in the fond embrace,
We deem they have not iIed!
Thus when in Mcmcry's magic glass.
With lingering guncc ne Hnty gaze,
And there in quick succession pass
The lest, the loved, Of other days;
h2an 1.-Two those Seasons fair
Andovc thoss scenes we loved so Well
And weep when eatth's returning cure,
Has broke the sprit.speli!
Hartford, Frbruaru, 1886.
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Aug 3
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n m I,I !, CppINCS TIL c,bcoribor ,,koe This

a MELIA SPRINGS-The subscriber takes this
"a method Of rendering TO his friends and the public
generally his thanks for the liberal encouragement he
has heretofore received at the Amelia Springs under cir
cumslances BY means favorable to himself as pro.
wider or to the beneficial properties Of the waters.
The Amelia Springs have been so long place OF re,
sort to the uvads of the adjoining counties, and indeed
of the State generally that he deems it unnecessary TO
say any thing in recommc ndaon of the virtue Of their
waters but would refer those unacquainted with their
properties the beneficial effects resulting from the
use, those who have tried their efficacy Many such
the subscriber knows there are who have paid constant
and regular visits for 30 80 years. uninterrupted
ccpt during such intervals they unable TO pro-
cure accommodations at the place in the ghborhond
The proprietor has incurred considerable expense in
providing the necessary buildings for the accommodation
Of visitors and is engaged in building large and
commodous brick building, stories high on hi Oh and
salubrous spot and within $50 200 yards of the spring.
with the necessary stables outliouses and every other
convenience calculated render the place of COM
fort and pleasure The house will not be completed for
the reception Of visitors until the latter part of The
SON. but independently Of this, there other houses
heretofore used sufficiently commodous to accommodate
all who may feel disposed to visit the Amelia Springs
The proprietor has provided himself with good SER
wants and osllcrs, and will every exerllon in his
power to give satisfaction 10 those who may choose to
palronze him, and to render their visit both beneficial
and agreeable. FRS. A. WILSON,
July l. 16-w!)w
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IN for subscription to stock in the Green Wood Min
ing Company will be opened this day at Lynch's Cof
fee house; and at the Counting of Messrs Bell &
Somerville, on Gary street, for few days.
August 3. 26-f