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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25
MISCELLANY.
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
TO THE YOUNG AND MARRIED.

The duties between man and wife are va
rious and important. They suppose the union
not of persons only, but also, and principally
of affections. 1t is not joining of hands, but
of hearts, which constitutes marriage IN the
sight of God. This alone brings and pre-
serves the sexes together, and both sanctifes
and perfects this most solemn and sacred
connection. But where this is wanting, the
mere consolidation of man and woman, in spite
of all the ceremonies in the world, is nothing
better than legal prostitution. The office
says, and with great propriety, that so many
as are coupled together otherwise than Gods
word does allow, are not joined together of
God, neither is the matrinony lawful.
See, then, that no motives ofinterest or con-
venience deceive you into notion that you
love one another while you do not 1t is not
the bare form Of vowing in the most solemn
manner at the altar, that can possibly give
sanction to falsehood, or render innocent such
meTcenary lies.
Trifle not, / charge you, in this awful in
stance, with the God of nature, truth, your
own hearts, and your own comfort! Surely
of all kinds and degrees Of prostitution, that
which screens itself under cover OF the law,
is the most criminal; and she who gives her
hand to the man whom she does not, In fact,
prefer to the whole world, is almost as worth
less 10 dill inteHtS anu uIpOSeS dS d COiiiilOH
prostitute. God never winks at the violation
of nature, nor suffers it to take place with
impunity. But this must be the case in ev-
cry marriage where mutual attachment is
wanting. And thatfamily is uniformly ours
ed with the most substantial Indebtedness,
where there subsists no love between the
heads Of it.
You, who are the husband, must treat your
wife with delicacy and discretion. Nothing
in nature is so endearing, SO winning, so cap
tivating, as tenderness; nothing creates aver
sion so soon, so strong, so inveterate, as rude
ness, Indifference, or disrespect. She is the
weaker vessel, and depends on you for protec-
ton and comfort, in all her difficulties. For
your sake, she has left her friends, her con-
nections, and all the world, and should she
meet with tyrant instead of lover, she may
repent of this day as long as she lives. New
er incense nor insuther; and as you wish to
keep your own temper and peace, ruffle not
hers, for crossness and asperity, especially
when they settle into moroseness and i'll ma
ture, are the qualities Of d savage, not Of a
christian. Never, on any pretence whatever,
squander that in dress, drinking,' or dissipa-
ton, which you should lay by for your famis
1y. BY all the laws of God and man, of JUS
tice and love, they have IN exclusive claim
on whatever you can earn; and every unnc-
cessary indulgence which you give apart from
them, is at their expense and injury. Con-
suit your wife, especially in all cases of diff
ficulty it is her interest as we'll as duty, to
give you the best advice she can. Never
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25
ION, (vIRGINIA,9 THURSDAY, JUNE 25 1910.

derstood to mean in 1922, whatit now means.
There can be no doubt that the society Of
which Mr.. Tarlton peasants was member,
and which in his publication in the Richmond
Wing, he calls the s'Humane Society OF
Richmond" and by this title Judge Catch,
who gave me the certificate in 1922, also de-
signated it, was the same of which Twas a
member. Mr.. Peasants was member in
1897, in l79I--Mr. Robert Peasants was
the President at the former period, as he was
when was admitted.
do not wish what have said above, to be
published, but have no objection that the
facts should be stated, and reference made to
me as having furnished them.
have written to friend in Congress, Mr..
Joseph Williams, of Tennessee, showing the
connection which existed between the Ham
iltonian county Corresponding Committee and
myself, and authorized him to make it public.
was about to make some further observa-
tons, when l was interrupted by party Of
gentlemen from Louisville, and must con-
clude by assuring you that am,
Very truly, yours,
w. II. HARRISON.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25

Gen. Harrison an .9bokionia.-The locos
insist upon this-and we admit that the Cen
eral will be an aboitionist of the first water,
after the 18th of March next.
He will abolish all snecures.
He will abolish all extravaganza in the
public expenditures.
He will abolish all hankering after 1lingly
power.
He will abolish all effort, on the part of
office holders, to make king of the president.
He will abolish this thing of specie cur
rency for The Office holders and Il paper cur
rcncy for the people.
He will abolish all attempts to raise large
standing army i'll the time of peace.
He will abolish all tyranny and oppression
upon the people.
He will abolish all efforts making to reduce
the wages Of the poor man, and to make the
rich richer and the poor poorer.
He will abolish loco focoisln.
He will in fine, be most thorough going
abolitlonist-such one as he was last war
when he abolished and demolished British and
Indians whenever they showed their faces.
Now, Messrs. Office holders, how do YOU
like Gen. Harrison's abolitionisn .---!S.e"bsn-
UiHc Gazette.
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from he National In, llir.ncsr.

The Wheeling "Times" expresses its re-
gret that we have seen proper to call the at
tention Of the President Of the United States
to the VIGOROUSLY fragrant abuses Of his time
and Office by the Postmaster Of that town. in
eiectioneeriDg and stumP-speaking, instead Of
attending TO the duties for not dischafging
which he is paid out Of the pockets OF the
People. The Times says that the bring
ing this conduct more directly to the notice Of
the President is the very way to secure the
Postmaster what he wants, and that he sends
every rebuke of the sort tbathcIeccives to the
high functionaries at Washington, to be fled
as evidences Of his title to better Office when
the post office at Wheeling becomes "too hot
TO hold him" We are by no means sure that
the Times has not in this case hit tho rail on
the head
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25
TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR.

The Spectator is published weekly, by
KENYON HARPER, at Two Dollars
year, if paid inadvance-or Two Dollars and
Fifty Cents, after the expiration Of the first
six months. No paperwil be discontinued
but at the option ofthe editor, until all arrear-
ages are paid. ADVERTISEMENTS, not ex-
ceeding thirteen lines Of printed matter, in
scrt three weeks for one dollar. Larger ad-
vertisements in the same proportion. A lib
eral discount will be made to advertisers by
the year.
lJ-Letters on business must be postpaid.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25

keep her ignorant of your circumstances this
has been the undoing of millions OF families.
The wife who deserves the name, Will never
fail to economize, when she knows that her
partners circumstances require 1t. BE not
much uneasy, though the world should some
times think she has her full share OF influence.
Women ofgooG sense seldom abuse their hus-
bands confidence. And you will see few hap
py families in which the wife is either aslave
or cypher. Mutual happiness is your mu-
,ual object yield therefore to one another
Be we equally yoked, is the command OF God;
let neither seek basely to throw undue weight
on the others shoulders. Suffer no interior
ence from any quarter whatever to interrupt
your harmony: you are connected for lite.-
Nothing can separate your fate in this world.
o, let nothing divide your affections. Regard
each other with the fullest confidence the
least spark of suspicion from either, must for
ever blast the comfort of both. There can be
no harmony where there is no faith.
A wife should not only love her husband,
but on every occasion show him all the atten-
ton in her power study by every means
to make his home comfortable and inviting;
where the treasure is, there will the heart be
also; and mans presence, as well as his
heart, will always be there most, where he
has most pleasure. And will venture to as
sert it as fact incontrovertible, that he who
finds his home paradise, will seldom STROLL
into the Wilderness of the world. While on
the other hand, a scolding wife and hot
house have driven many wretched husband
to tavern, where cards, women, and wine,
have sealed his own, and the destruction of
his family. In a word, be habitually loving
and kind to one another. Have no separate
secrets, nor allow yourselves any airs of mys-
terry; but open out your whole hearts to each
other. Conceal as much as possible one a
Mothers foibles, and cultivate habits of alia-
bility, forbearance, and good nature. Never
be sullen, or in pet with each other, espe-
tiallyin the presence of strangers. And, to
say all in all, love and live together as the
heirs of glory; and may the richest blessings
of Almig hty God be yourmutual portion both
in this world and in the next. Y.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25
GENERAL HARRISON'S REPLY.
Nnp-ru RrNn Lei Inna 1910

NV Dear Sir: When l received your letter
of the 18th April, | was very unwell with a
violent cold in the head, which terminated in
intermittent neuralgia, or sun pain, as it is
commonly called, which was so much in
creased by writing, that | was obliged for
some time to do very little in that way
When recovered, my unanswered letters had
increased to so fearful Il mass that have not
yet been able to get through it, even with the
assistance of my conscience keeping committee.
And although have adopted the method Of
getting rid of large portion of them by COM
hitting them to the flames instead Of the COM
mittee, such are the constant interruptions to
which / am subjected by constant stream
Of visiters, that l am able to make very little
progress in lessening my file. You have iii
the above my apology for treating you with
apparent neglect which it was impossible that
should do, as well from your high standing
in society, as from the regard | feel for you
in consequence of the long and intimate
friendship and connexion between our fami-
lies. But for these reasons, candor induces
me to say, that could never have brought
myself to answer the political part of your
letter at ALL am convinced that upon re-
Election you will yourself think that it was
totally unnecessary, for | cannot suppose that
my ptISOudl COili6AiOIiS III
native State could think that was less of a
gentleman or an honest man than those ar
dent politicians farther South, Stanly, Afford,
Legare, Dawson, King, &c. &c. They take
it for granted that could not suffer my Vim
cennes speech and others to be quoted by my
friends to show my opinion on the subject of
abolitionism, if did not hold those opinions
atlhis time-they have therefore treated with
scorn and contemplate charge Of my being IN
AbolitioDist, and truly assert that have done
and suffered more to support S6s8liern Rights
than any other person north of@AIason and
Dickson's line. | have had indeed, great
number of applications from individuals
(nine-tenths, at least, nay opponents,) requi-
ring me to reiterate what have said or writ
ten upon the subject of the U. S. Bank. Abo-
litionism, &c. | have declined to answer
them of late at all; amongst other reasons,
because it was physically impossible that
should do it, and as they all require my opiD-
ions in manuscript, particularly addressed to
the writers, they would not be satisfied with
my writing one letter and sending a printed
copy TO each. / was determined, however,
to avail myself Of the first favorable oppoTtu-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25

~ FEEDERIcK.--I'hc everlasting election
contest in this county is likely to be carried
through newspaper skirn,ish during the
Summer. Mr.. Byrd has appeared in the
Winchester Republican, for the purpose, he
says, Of correcting an error into which the
Editor had fallen. He denies that he reject
ed the proposition Of Mr.. Gather to refer The
contest to the people; but expressed his will
ingness TO do so if Mr.. G.. would agree tliat
the election should take place OIL the same day
with the Presidential election. 'rho Editor
thinks something further will be heard of the
matter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25

REMARKABLE ANEcDoTE.-The particulars
of the following very striking incident was
lately told us by friend, as fact falling
within the range of his personal knowledge,
and having the most perfect confidence in his
veracity, we scruple not to give it Us such to
our readers:
In seaport town on the West coast OF
England, some years ago, there was notice
given of a sermon to be preached on Sunday
evening, III dissenting chapel there. The
preacher was a man of great celebrity in his
calling and that circumstance, together with
the pious object Of the discourse-to enforce
the duty of strict observation of the Sabbath
ATTRACTED an overlooking audience. After
the usual predatory prayer and hymn of praise,
the preacher gave out the text, and was about
to proceed, when he suddenly paused, leaned
his head on the pulpit, and remained silent
for few moments. 1t was imagined that he
had become indisposed but he soon recover
ed himself and addressing the congregation,
| said, that before entering on his discourse, he
| begged to narrate to them short anecdote.
sit is now exactly fifteen years." said he,
| tsince was last within this place of worship !;
and the occasion was, as many here may re-
member, the very same as that which has
now brought us together. Among those that
came hither, that evening, were three young
men, who came not only with the intention
of insulting and mocking the venerable pas
tor, but even with stones in their pockets to
throw at him as he stood in his pulpit. Ac-
cordingly, they had not listened long to the
discourse, when one of them said impatiently,
''why need we listen any longer to the block
head throw but the second stopped him,
saying, ''let us first see what he makes of
this point" The curiosity Of the latter was
no sooner satisfied, than he cried, ay, confound
him, it is only as l expected-throw now"'
But here the third interposed, and said it
would be better altogether to give up the de-
sign which brought them there. At this re-
mark his two associates took offence, and left
the church, while he himself remained to the
end. Snow, mark my BRETHREN" continued
the preacher, with much emotion, "what were
afterwards the several fates of these young
men. The first was hung many years ago,
at Tyburn, for the crime of forgery; the Sc
cond is now lying under sentence of death for
murder in the Jail in this city. The third. my
brethern''-and the speakers agitation be-
came excessive while he paused and wiped
away the large drops from his brow-''the
third, my brethren, is he who is about to adj
dress you--hsiento him.. Title Watch Io,cer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25

Hard Ifmes.-T'he old saying is-"deliver
us from lady customers" A short time
since, three genteel ladies called in at large
VIII olesale dry goods house, and inquired for
ninepehny prints. The merchant asked them
to look and see if they could find any piece
they liked for ninepence in his assortment
The ladies after looking over 500 pieces Of
prints, some of them of very high cost, said
there was none that would suit.
Boston INcr. Jour.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25

The reception of General HARRISON at
the capitol of Ohio, through which he passed
on his way to Fort Mcigs, is thus noticed in
the Columbus State Journal of Tuesday last {:
GEN. HARRISON AMONGST THE PEOPLE.
The Peoples Favorite arrived in this city
on Friday evening last on his way to Fort
Melgs. He came down upon us without Civ
ing the citizens any time to prepare for his
reception-yet his welcome was warm and
enthusiastic, such as belitted free and intel
ligent people to give, and an unostentatious
Republican to receive. He was waited on at
his quarters at the National Hotel, by large
proportion of our population, land was enthusi-
astcally cheered by the crowd.
Before his departure on Saturday morning,
in answer to repeated calls made upon him,
he addressed the assembled citizens from the
steps of the Hotel in speech Of an hours
length. We were not in town, and can there
fore only speak the opinions of others, which
assign to this of-hand performance of the Old
Hero high order of merit. Like all his
work, it was well done, as his enemies will
long have occasion to remember, many of
whom were present and listened to his re-
marks.
At ten o'clock he left for the North, escort
ed several miles on his way By large caval-
cade of citizens-headed by the Mayor. On
taking leave, his Honour made short adj
dress in behalf Of the citizens, which was re-
sponded to by the General in the happiest
manner. The Band struck up Hail Column
bia, and with three hearty cheers his friends
bid him God speed.
| His entrance into Worthington, although
| they had short notice Of his approach, was
characteristic of the citizens Of that patriotic
town. He was met several miles cut by
large number on horseback, with sprigs of
Buckeye in their horses brides, each man
bearing in his hand a stout staff of the same
wood. Flags and handkerchicis waved from
the windows as he passed through the town,
giving evidence not to be mistaken. that the
Defender of the Log Cabins of the West still
reigned triumphant in the affections of the
People. From Worthington, the General
proceeded on to Delaware, where he spent
the Sabbath, and on Monday morning resum-
ed his journey for Sandusky, where he will
embark for Fort Meigs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25
Poetry
THE BRIDES RETURN.


She hath her wlsh,-for which in vain
She pinned in restless Dreams
@ il mother! is this home again!
How desolate it seems!
Yet all the dear familiar things
Look as they did of yore;
But oh the change this sad heart brings
This is my home no more!
left thee like the dove OF old
left thy parent breast,-
But on life's waste of waters cold
My soul hath found no rest!
And back the weary bird is come,
Its woes-its wandcrings DER;
Meier from the holy ark to roam
Yet to this home once more!
Oh Mother sing my childhood's songs,
They fall like summer rain
On this worn heart, that vainly longs
To be ALL thine again!
Speak comfort to me! call me yet
thy MARy'-as of yore;
Those words could make me half forget
That this is home no more!
Sit near me 4! Oh this hour repays
Long years of lonely pain;
| feel as if the old bright days
Were all come back again!
Ny heart beats thick with happy dreams
Mine eyes with tears run DER,
Thou'rt with me, mother! Oh it seems
Like home our home no more!
Oh home and mother ! can ye not
Give back my hearts glad youth!
The visions which my soul forgot,
Or learnt to doubt their truth!
Give back my childhood's peaceful sleep,
Its nameless hopes restore!
lafr
For this is home no more
Thou mourner for departed dreams I!
On earth there is no rest
When griefhath troubled the pure streams
Of memory in thy breast!
a shadow OH thy path shall lie
Where sunshine laughed before;
Look upwards to the happy sky!
Earth is thy home no more
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25

Lending Wives.-The farmers of the Up
per Alps, though by no means wealthy, live
like lords in their houses; while the heav-
lest portion of agricultural labor devolves on
the wife. 1t is no uncommon thing to see a
woman yolled to the plough along with an
ass, while the husband guides it. A farmer
of the Upper Alps accounts it an act Of Po-
likeness to lend his wife to labor for neigh
Dor WHO'S too much oppressed with work, and
the neighbor, in his turn, lends his wife for
few days work, whenever TIE favor Is re-
quested.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25

Remarha6lc--An exchange paper, in CIV
Ing an account of the sentence Of death pas
sed upon young man, says, Sic appeared to
feel unpleasantly."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25

"A Nc'c State.--A Richmond paper says
that MIR. Van Buren, has the honor Of adding
new State to tho Union--Me STATE gf Star
cation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25

az RELIEF ron NATcHEz--A meeting
was to be held in New York Friday evening,
to adopt measures for the relief Of the suffer-
Iers by the late calamity at Natchez.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02
THE ANNUAL TREASURY REPORT.

The annual Report of the Secretary of the Trra-
sury Ia Congress Is published IN The s number OF
tie Globe, hiling eight columns, space which we
Huot at present spare for II.
ca, most important points inthis document are
H. N {,
Oh e"nt' = state Of The Treasury. On this head
F"S'h e balance of money in The Tieasur,
tue = aVai'h December, 1889" Is statedat 81 $50
an The 3lst Of 'O''
3el. ,pn, .or ro,o,s es,,,,,,a1 >.
Ao'0''"' - nv w &c Of the next wear. THESE
necessary 'o ''io s''' to a." N least S3ll52 lO5 Of
are estimated to amount S2OOon 600 VIII he az
which it is computed tia, n,ai,,,, ,,,,,..sa. -
pended eihn that gear to' a.. ,,s "
Two millions aud Ih4lelourlis u, ''"''''''o '"e &c
dominion of Treasury Notes"
Ihifdia, TO mert ih's eKpendtn, - VIC '"s'o'"'
land sales and miscellaneous services ' e'''''eu
10 amount within the year 10 SlS,6D0.O1 '' WI"
The balance estimated to be IN The Treas, y" '.'e
list January. 1870, to constitute The sum 81 ''o
3S5 as Z" The efficient means Ion 1910. -,
Four,hib the amount Of imports aud exports. l NC
aneuat ii Exports for the year ending Sepiemh, r
80 1889 is tsiimated To have hfen sll9359oOO'
be ne AN excess over these OF s35 "i 50 s12es. o.
the whole exports only Sl740e,0C0 ~,te Il tote'g"
origin. Tlle Imports 10, the same period n'e es''-
MAJ ed to have amounted TO aboHi s 700 0o0, be-
ns an excess the large extent OF Si3 500 $50 over
those dvnas shc previous year lNat mt
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02
>s. 80. r1 l;ssGGs ANTS
EAlsT Esss AZ VI tuition.
savings Rnsth ~.
E..v'S'EsRsf NOW BEF

sUNHIS INSTITUTION. HAS = under the
in successful operation for siX Yea, TAR having
n u It prosperous etcnmstauces-not do, hat LA.
he, n lost, or IA debt due the Institution, bur e +,
been promptly paid. The Company eontuG $
receive doposltes, upon the most favorable tern
that is ipr any sum remaining with them under tout
months in teres thereon from the date OF deposie,
M three per ent. per annum--over -four, aud under
six months TO nr per cent, aud over six months, five
per cent per annnn
Depostes are generally paid upon application, but
the Company resei, etc themselves the light OF Ie-
curing two weeks.
Thosa wishing TO der ositc money, viii call upon
tie Cashier at his office, the stoe Of Turner
Burwell.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02

The ,Gale-The q 'e was pretty severe al Thorn
asian ON Monday, aud much damage was done To-
III, shirpir.g. Tne rhom sion Recorder states thai
tie Brig Zelaud Cap, Span 1lne, from New Or.
leans wa Saeo went asho,e ON Capt lsr Ell Snow :
Beach, of tie muuih Of Wesec"e beag iver thar
town. on Friday and blleed Nnbr ne Is atlarhe :
10 the m1sler. hs having three anchWs out. She
mad n cargo on board She heard over lie morn
Ing. and now remains complete wtrck. b"mg
we'd upon both sides. Size WAS o"uedby Me SIS.
WHlam MrLuon. Jess, Sleeper and Cherries No
Loou, nl 5 ,uth IhonlSIon. and $1,000 lns ntcd
upon er OF al The Georges Insurance Once The
sloop Washington went ashore III OwI's Head on
| NJ nuday. he crew were taken off hy - fishing
smack. Bangor Courier.