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The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1843-01-02
The Drunken Mother.


Cold Water Army, an interesting section of
the great temperance army that are now SO
successfully waging war with intemperance,
the great enemy of man. For the article we
are indebted 10 the Temperance Standard,
from which we learn tlat it was reCited by
little girl, at a temperance exhibition at Will
mington, July 5th, and that it is substantially
anarrative Of facts The recitation of it would
be capital exercise of the occasional meet
ings of the Cold-Water Army.
| have mournful tale to tell;-
There was a little bright eyed boy,
Whose face was always full of smiles,
Whose heart was always full Of joy.
His mother loved him as her life;
She was widow, and her son
Recalled an image to her heart,
A worshpped, though departed one.
That mother loved the drunkard's cup.
Nor thought of danger lurking there;
She slipped and slipped the treacherous draught,
And fell into the fatal snare.
Soon want and misery with them dwelt;
More cherries grew their cherries home,
One feeling always filed her heart;
That feeling was the thirst for rum.
The child grew sick, and sought to lay
Upon her breast his dropping head:
Alas! his pillow was the floor
The hard board-fioor his only bed.
1t chanced one morning stranger came,
By pity moved, to bring them bread:
The mother, drunk, lay on the floor,
And by her side the child lay-dead
No one had heard his dying cries
(And he had struggled hard with death,)
No one was there to wet his lips,
When, dying, he had gasped for breath.
The hands of strangers then prepared
The lifeless body for the tomb;
They left it clad in funeral robes,
And ready for its last, long home.
Awaking from her drunken sleep,
The mother saw the coffin there;
She saw, but uttered not word
She gazed, but did not shed tear.
Espying then the fatal Jug,
Which rested, empty, at her feet
She stripped the shrould from her dead child,
lind pa,oned for rum the oinding sheet.
o! what in earth or hell could so
Pervert a mothers ardent heart!
What is there in the drunkard'S bowl,
That can one spark of joy impart?
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1843-01-02

press my regret and ask your forgiveness for
being imprudent last night. Pardon me this
offence, and promise you that will never
get drunk again. The rebuke was eflectual.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

JAMES MONTGOMERY.

This sweet poet and truly good man is now,
we believe, nearly, seventy years of age; vel
his verse lacks none of the beauty and chaste-
ness OF expression which distinguished the
earlier outporings of his muse. Ii it has not
all the hre aud terseness of his more youthful
eitor's, their absence is amply attoned by a
higher ana more solemn cast of thought In
1873, being then on visit to England, VIC
spent two weeks with Mr. Montgomery at
Sheffield, IN the ambele and quiet family in
which, for the last thirty or forty wears, he
has been domesticated. He was then employ
ed m writing the Pelican Island,' the las, aud
perhaps the best of his larger poems Since
then he has had conferred upon him a life pen
sion of ESQ per annum. William Nv. was.
we believe, the donor; and never was the
bounty OF King more wor,hily bestowed.
ihe excellent old man was forcibly brought
20 our recollection on reading the following
imPromptu, transmitted to the editor Of the
otica Gazette by correspondent who receiv-
Gu It III manuscript from the author. 1t ex-
presses in simple language the piety which is
ever sPringing, as from natural fountain.
from the heart of the venerable bard:
IN AFFLICTIoN.
'Father-thy will, not mine be done,
Soprayed on earth, thy suffering Son.
So I'm his name Ipray;
The spirit fails. the flesh is weak,
Thy help IN agony seek
. take this cup away!
II such be notthy sovereign will,
Thy wiser purpose then fulfil
My wishes resign
Into thy hands r'y soul commend,
On thee for life or death depend
my VIII be done, not mine.
The Mount Sheffield, Feb "a. 1919.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

erance-Have you a vote? you have not
let US entreat each and every one of you to
get one. Now is the time. Hesitate not q
moment Put not off until tomorrow that
which ought to be done, TO day.-Remember
the cause in which you are engaged. Think
| when, hereafter, you shall hear this great work
spoken OF, how proud you will feel to be able
! to say,,"i, too, assisted in it.'' =. t,.,
We would propose to all Of you to unite in
forming Clay Club-both those who have
votes and those who have not. Yoa eau
there discuss matters of public interest, stimu-
late the weary, aud animate the timid Why
should not the work be commenced at once.
on can there compare notes, and consult up
Oh ihe best method of securing votes, at least
cost those ofyou who have none. The eyes
OF your country are on you. That country
hopes much, expects much, and will not be
satisfied with little, from you. Shall she be
l'i,s,apPointed' Never, as long as a. drop of
wing blood IS to be found in your veins.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE.

The Reverend Adophe Monod, in a treatise
recently noticed,glves the following as am Illus
tratlon of the benefits arising from the reading
of the Bible:
"lhe mother of family was married to an
lnhdel, who made "a jest of religion in the pre-
sence of his own children; yet she succeeded
IN bringing them up in the fear of the Lord.
one day asked her how she had preserved
them from the influence of father whose sen.
tIments were so openly opposed to her own !,
lhls was her answer: "Because, TO the author
lty of father, did not oppose the authority
OF mother, but that of COP. From their
earliest years my children have always seen
the Bible upon my table. This holy book has
constituted the whole of their religious in
structions. Twas silent, that might allow il
to speak. Did they propose question-did
they commit any lault---did they perform anv
good action--l opened the Bible and the Bible
ahsweredsreproved,o or encouraged them The
constant reading of the Scriptures has alone
wrought .f p R1ToEtgEY w ys sarRris9s YOU"
The Edenton Sentinel says there is small,
secluded district, named 'Croatan,' OH the coast
of North Carolina, separated from the main
land by marshes and the Croa,an Sound.
which is believed to be without parallel on
the globe. 1t contains about one hundred and
fifty Inhabitants, nearly all are members of the
METHODIST Church, and assemble for worship
every Sabbath there are but ts0o who drink
ardent spirits, and all, to a man, are Wings.
There Is not a store or shop, doctor, lawyer,
Justice of the peace, coroner, constable, or any
other officer of any kind. lfany difficulty oc-
ours among them, the matter is referred to
their friends, and they settle it. They live
like one family, and bros as seldom occur as
they do in The best regulated families
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
LEGAL ANECDorE

Wilson, of the Planters Banner, tells an an
ecdote of young lrishman who recently I'M
derwent an examination at Opeleusa, prepara-
tory to the practice of tile law Suppose"
said one of the legal gentlemen, "a man had
stolen sheep in ST. Mary and was taken in
ST. Landry, could he be prosecuted for it in
one of the intermediate parishes, if arrested -
eyes," said the candidate for legal honors
give us your reasons," said the lawyer
why" says Pat, 'because the law considers
that lie was Staying it all the way .''-He was
allowed to pass.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

INVOLUNTARY BALLooNING.-The Couyie,
aes Efds Oa,s of Saturday relates a curious
Incident which occurred near Paris, in conse,
quence OF balloon starlipg on its own hook.
Without the consen: Oft proprietor. A large
eoncourse OF ipeople had assembled 10 see an
Sronaut take fight for the upper air, but, un-
fortunately, before he took his seat in the car.
lhe Sreos'at got loose, and the graphing hook
'Which was dangling from the machine, hitcheG
INTO 'he lndescrlbables Of boy who was gaz,
lng oPeE!mou'hed at the ascending mass, and
carried him up willy-nilly. The Women. as :
matter Of course, screamed and tainted Inn,
the lad, who seems 10 have been hero in his
way. clasped the rope tightly with his hands
and feet, and with an awful rent in his. ofnre.
saIds, was introduced by his inflated compan.
ION INTO the upper circles. After short yov.
age, The balloon descended, and deposited The
little fellow safe and sound on terra firma
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

A large six feet yawhoo, who had his legs
run at least nine inches too far ihro' his breechs
es, with. a loaf Of ginger bread under his arm,
and as much in his fist, one end of which he
had just drawn from between his teeth, leaving
lIs, mouth filed, was met by gentleman ia
Natchez,, in the middle; of the street, of whom
he inquired in whining tone. Have you seer
nythlng OF dady /" Mop replied the gentle.
man. well darnation sieze daddy.I told hin,
he'd lose mep sail our hero CRYING as he pro.
ceeded, half bent, sticking. the gingerbread in
his countenance at an alarming rate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

'E>HE subscriber has received an additional SUP.
ply of MEDICINES, DRUGS and DYE
STUFFS, as follows:
Cham. Flowers, Gum. Arabic, Opium
Sulph. Morphine, Borax, Opodeldoc
Ground Pepper and Cinnamon
White Mustard Seed, Cloves, .Orris Root
Carb: Ammonia, Thompson's Eye. Wafer, &c.
VerdIgris, Extract Logwood, Indigo, Nader.
Also, handsome assortment of Cologne Wa
ter, Fancy Soaps, Seals Court Plaster, &C. All
of which will be sold on ACCOMMODATING terms
Also-One tierce of winter strained Lamp Oil.
Sept. z. E. .BERKELEY
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

4 GOOD oNE.-The Boston Post tells good
story of a gentleman who bought 6ne-look-
ing horse, but, on attempting to go over TO
Charlestown, found he could not prevail on
him to cross q jridge-a trick he had got.
He accordingly advertised him for sale, ceri-
flying that the horse was, sound, and sold for
no fault, "except the owner wished to leave
the city" If he had added tie words ''and he
couldn't" he would have told the whole
tors
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TERMS 81 the Spectator.

,WIhE SPECTATOR rs published once a week, by
vance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents il delayed be-
yond the expiration Of the year. No subscription will
arrcsrages are paid. >,
VrAl comnunications TO the editor by mail must be
Post-Pmd' or they will not be attended to.
acknowledgements of thirteen lines Tor less insert
ca three times for one dollar and twenty five cents for
sscn subsequent contnpancc Larger u
tiscrs by the year. = - ''1N '" ""''i
No,aces IN Bankruptcy be paid for before the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

BACKING ONES FRIENDs.-Dr. Alcott, wha
has written much and well too, on the many
injuries that women entail on themselves by
their modern style of dress, very Justly com,
plans shat many of our, little school girls
have no 6dckS 10 their seats.p, Tie wory
thy doctor. cannot assert the same thing .os
ours grown up bellies, for as Hamlet observes,
stheIe2s something too much of this,'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
SOUND SENTIMENTS.

Il
+ The clipper of Saturday has the following
remarks IN CONNECTION with the late fatal ARRAY
at Eiktqn, .The.sentments are worthy of all
accep'agtiqn;a the advice which they incul-
cate comme fAself to the favor and adoption
oi All parues -, So
.on mn he dc, death ssss is onsof the evil
VERSES to'degensra,tS8sp personal alterations.
The practice Of abusing tie private characters
OF opponents should be "reformed altocetberu
Low scurilirt9hGcs no converts, and is gross.
~ erroneous in principle. Violent exci,emen.
should be avoided as unworthy of Ireemen a.
like entitled to the exercise of opinion, and is
frequently Introductory to acts at which the
feelings revolt, We most ardently hone, that
the approaching political contest will be con-
Quoted III The papers, and at the ballot boxes
with that moderation and decorum which,
should characterize brethren of the same preas
American family SO tina, our State NAV be A.
bic TO boast, that in the struggle between two
powerful parties, the laws have been respected
and the courtesies Of life observed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

AFfLIcTloN,-"l feel" said Howard Mall
, com mat repeated Affections come not like
nsn!hipgs upon The scatched tree, blasting it
still more, but as the strokes of the scnlntor ~
, ,i marble block, forming it in the image Of
lie and loneliness. Let but the divine pra.
5ence be felt. no lnt s hard Let me but ser
ms hand, and no event is unwelcome.n wv
tally of vitality the life of his life, the great
motive power Of all exertion, the strengthener,
the CONSIDER, the stay, the great battle sword
that cleaves through the arinor of all adverse
ries, the conqueror that strikes down all ops
position, tramples on reverses, bursts open the
gates of the tomb, and treads upon the neck
of death
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
Ip @ ID II d = o


From the Tribune.
CLAY SONG-TO THE TRUE WHIGS
Come. here's a health ahealth to him.
The true and firm of heart
who, still, when Fortunes smiles grow dim
Acts the same manly part!
Somc men there arc. both near and far.
w no Gain would say us nay
But true men, like you men,
Will cling to Henry Clay.
Then pledge to him, whose lofty mind
Stoops not to selfish aims
Who ne'cr let's party fcttcrs bind,
What ALL his Country claims!
Fit champion he, TO guard the Free.
And guide them on their way
All true men, like you men,
Will honor Henry Clay
Though Clouds are lowering DER us now,
Api sen, we blush tona
Before toal Treason mcanly bow,
49,, That Thrift may follow Shame
The serviic throng are doomed ere long,
~ clcar.the numbered way,
For true men, like you men,
And noble Henry Clay.
Success to him whose long tried worth,
The need may well deserves;
VINO, Tor the right, stands bravcly forth
Nor from his course will swcrvc--
Let hcart and voice confirm our choice,
Nor distant is the day,
When true men. like you men,
Shall rule with Henry Clay.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
NICE DISTINCTIONS

There is an old anecdote told Of an Irish
man, who acted as Attorney in small case of
assault and battery. Larry O'Hallegau, the
prisoner, was charged with beating Lawrence
McCarty, and appeared to have either invued
or commanded Lawrence to come out of his
house to have the work performed 81 say,
yer Honor said the Attorney, ''before We pro-
cade TO give Judgment, I'd be after askin' one
question, and that iswhither did he say, Come
out here, McCarty,' or, 'McCarty come out p
There's no difference in the expression, but
there is a material difference in the eyes of the
law, Tor one is forcing a man out, and the o.
ther is leaving it to his own optionpo
Was he educated in the Virginia school OF
abstractionists, or under the especial care oil
the great Nuliifer2
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

HUsDAND.-The e,ymology of this word
may not be generally knowD. The head of 3
family is called husband from the fact that he
is, or ought TO be, the bund which unites the
house together-or the bond of union amonr
the family. 1t is TO be regretted that all huss
bands are not house bands in reality as well as
in name.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
FRESH GROCERAES.

rINHE subscriber has in store, and expects in a
Il few days 70 receive an additional supply of
FRESH GROCERIES, of which the following
will comprise part, viz:
500 sacks Liverpool fine Sal,
100 bags green Rio Coffee
80 do Laguifa do
100 tons Plaster
so sides "good' sole Leather
30 barrels Tanners Oil
100 Kegs Nails, all sizes, together with large
stock of brown and loaf Sugar, Tea, Molasses,
&c. &C., all Of which he is determined to sell as
low as they can bt bought in any market in Viz
ginia, for CASH or RoDUcE.
... ~. JAMES II. JUREY
Scottsville, Aug isl "a, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

81 really. cannot sing, believe me SIR wac
the reply OF young lady to an empty fop. ..
81 am rather inclined TO believe you arc
fishing for compliments. -, :,
mo slr,9 exclaimed the lady, 81 never FISH
in such shallow water"
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K.4EOK.4.VE.4 SE.YE.S:gEe Y.

vHNHE 23d session Of this Institution will COM
= mence on the llih OF September. The UNI
designed Trustees, under whose control and SUI
peIvsion the School will henceforth be conducted,
are happy to express their confidence in its merits
and take pleasure IN Recommending it ~ ..v Pc
tronage Of the public,
Lucas p. THOMPSON.
A. II. II. STUART, JOHN II. PEYToN,
WM. KINNEY, FIT. STRIBLING,
RoBT. S. Brooke, N. G.. KINNEY,
THos. ]. MIcHIE, JOHN CHURcHMAN.
Stanton, August ~.
~ The Lexington Gazette, Lewisburg Wing
and Lynchburg Virginian will publish the above
once week for weeks.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
Prccocity Produced By Edacation.-We be

Prccocity PRODUCED By Edacation.-- We be-
lieye The following belongs to John Neal:
The hot house system of education is do
ing wonders for the youth of our land, The
boy kicks off his diaper and frock, and Jumps
into. calf-skiu boots and a long tail frock.
He changes the nipple for a segar, and the
sugar teat for quid Of tobacco.
The girl is either baby or lady. She
makes one jump from her nurses arms into
her husbands, and OF course is finished
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
CANDY! CANDY!!
J. PEAsE & SONS
CELEBRATED COMPOUND CLARIFIED ESSENCE OF
HOARHOUNb CANDY

HOARHOUND CANDY,
For the cure of Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Irri-
ta.on Of the Throat, Group, Whooping Cough,
hs:hma, palpitation OF, the Heart, Liver Com
Piainl, Night Sweats, Difficult or Profuse Ex-
Pectoraton, and all Diseases leading to Con-
sumption and Death!
WIS pleasant medicine is formed by comb-
nation Of twenty-five different ingredients,
All celebrated for the cure of Colds, Coughs and
pulmonary Complaints; and by its combination,
II one OF these articles should be used separately
and afford no relief, in the Compound Extract of
,hoarhound they are so amalgan,ated, that the be-
neht OF the whole is experienced in one compound
'T N'
The subscriber has just received direct from
the Manufacturer and Proprietor supply of the
'ao0ve article, which will be sold for CASH
1t is not considered necessary TO inser.-cer,ii
Gates and recommends tons, MANY of wLich c,%h
be seen at my store. ~
+. BERKELEY,
Agent for J. Pease g. Son.
August 10. IVA"
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August 10.
DEMONSTRATING
r. e M ovAr.

I. -
THE subscriber respectfully informs his rr,ords
and the public that he has removed 90 The
new Shop on the corner of the old Wayne Tavcr,
lo,' and nearly opposite l. Paul g. Co.'S. Store.
iwmere all orders Tor work in his line will be thank
FULLY received, and promptly attended to. He will
MAKE MAKE Mahogany Side Boards, Tables, of all kinds,
mahogany Chairs Sofas, Bureaus. Secret.rios
&C. &C. IN the neates, most durable, and fashion.
aoie styie' and in all respects equal to the hes,
c'y work.-Also, Bedsteads, and plain work OF
u lie is. provided with neat Hearse, and
VIII make and convey Collins to any part of the
coSny. b. ,SLONECKER.
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PRESERVATION. OF CRAZE s.--Cut the grapes
from the vine, with one or two joints of wood
from below the bunch, and apply hot sealing
wax to the end when cut of, and seal it u3
closely, 50 that no air can enter the tissues.
communicating with the bunchs-1hey must
then be hung up by suspended cords, in cool
airy room, taking care that they do not touch
one another, and are not exposed to currents
of warm air, por where it is SO damp as ia
cause. them to mould, and they will thus keep
for months
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

Dry Goods, Groceries &c,
from the Northern Market, and datter themselves
that having made their purchases in view of the
pressing hard times, they are able to offer Goods
NOW, in every line, at PRICES MORE REDUCED, than
ever heretofore. Customers 20 be satisfied have
only to call,
Bonnets, Shell braid, Florence braid and other
: styles;
Super A Wesserlines, for Ladies' dresses;
Extra French brocade Cambrics, and Paris Lawns;
Parisiennes, various shades and colors
Earlston Ginghams, and Imperial Chaliies.;
Silks, Satins, Alpaca LustTes, and Mouseline de
Lame;
Blk. fg'd. and satin striped Pekn Grape dc Lame
Cacoes at 5, CAS-, and cents up to l5d. Tor yard
wides
Brown Cottons A and ca for 4 Sd, Cd and l03d
( Ladies and Chidren's Shoes, great variety;
! Gentemen's and Youths Shoes and Boots, to sui
| the season.
| May IL, 1S43.
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EGGs.--As the season for fresh eggs will
soon be over, some of ctr readers NAV
want to know how to preserve lot for fall
and winter use. Take new laid eggs and
rub them over with lard and butter, ;hen pacl
them III q. box or kog, with ,her small end
downward, and SET them in cool place, The
grease stops the pores Of tho shell and thus
excludes the air and by resting on the small
end, the yolk is prevented from reachiuf Tia
shell. In older, but no; SO efIcctual method
Of preserving eggs,is to pack them small end
downyarddss, III layers Of salt aDd keep tbem s.
cool cellar
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iAY @ IN e @ - y

M O. IN e @ @y
YHHE undersigned respectfully inform their
- friends and the public generally, that they
have associated themselves in partnership for the
purpose of transacting RECEIVING, FORWARDING
AND Commission BUSINESS, in Scottsvile and
Richmond.
The businesssat Scottsville, will be conducted
under the siyeAnd firm of
HOGG, WHITMORE, g co.
and at Richmond, under the name and style of
j. j. F.ARIS, g. co.
Having secured at both places large and suitable
lumber houses Immediately on the Canal, they are
prepared to receive goods and produce free OF
Drayage. Strict personal attention will be given
10 Receiving and Forwarding Goods or Produce,
and to the selling of all kinds of produce consgn-
ed to their care. ]. ]. FAIRS,
p. G. HOGG,
A. WHITMORE.
N. b. Weintend keeping on hand at all times
supply of the staple articles in the Grocery Line,
which we will sell low for cash, or barter for
country Produce.-Among other articles, we are
receiving the following
$50 Sacks of Liverpool Salt,
SO Bis. Herring and Shad,
Rio Laguira and Java Coffee,
Sugar, Molasses, Sole Leather,
Oznaburg and all kinds of domestic goods,
as we'll as general assortment OF articles belong.
ing to the Dry Good business And we hope by
strict personal attention to business, and cheaI
selling to receive share of the public patronage
H. HOGG, WHTTMORE g. CO.
Scottsville, May %, lS43--tf