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THE CHASE.


The following is the description Of a chase
related by hunter. 1t is full of imagery
and feeling:
But the widest chase ever eaw;n said a
hunter To me, with whom I was In the Iores,
several days, "was between a panther and a
deer in the open woods. They wefe not ff.
teen feet apart" he said, "when they passed
him. and such lightning speed he never before
witnessed. Though he had his rifle in his
hand, and they were but few rods distant
when he saw them, ne did not have time to
shoot before they disappeared neither OBJ.
served him, so intent were they, one on saw
ing his life, the other on taking it. Thew
came and went more like shadows than living
things. The mouths of both were wide open.
and the tongue Of the deer hanging out from
fatigue, while the eyes of both seemed start
Ing from their sockets, one from fear: and the
other FROM rage. Rapid as the arrow in its
night, and as noiseless, save the stroke Of
their rapid bounds on the eaves--.trey fled
away and the forest closed over them. Over
rocks, and logs, and streams, that slender and
delicate form went flying on, winged with
Tear; while so near, that he almost felt his
hot breath on his sides, he heard his foe pan,
after him''
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BEAUTIFUL EXPERIMENT.
coLoRs OF FLOWERS AND, PLANTS CHANGED ny FLAG.
ING THEIR STEMS ~ metallic SOLUTIONS.

coLoRs OF FLOWERS AND, PLANTS CHANGED ny pLAc.
ING THEIR STEMS IN metallic SOLUTIONS.
On Thursday, while making some invest;-
cations on the chemical forces of plants and
the circulation of The sap, we made some ex-
perimen,s, for seeing how far The color of
flowers was dependent upon tho various salts
contained In the earth, and which are taken
up by the forces which convey the sap,
We took a beautiful white rose, placed
The stem of it in solution Of the yellow
prussate oil potash, let it re;naiD there four or
i've hours. We then placed it in a solution
OF sulphate OF iron, where it remained until
! morning.
On examining il in the morning, we found
the petals changed 10 delicate primrose CO.
Tor, The leaves 10 dark 5lueish green, and
Inc wood of the STEM to deep blue The
VEINS in, the petals were also Of deep blue
color. The fragrance Of the flower remained
unchanged, and il looked as fresh as one that
was plucked at the same time, and which had
been KEEP! in vase of water.
| Tbs rationale of these singular changes
seems to be as follows: The prussiale of
potash Is taken up by capillary attraction,
and distributed through every part of the
plant, The same is the case with the sui
| Phate oil iron. AS soon as the two solutions
a'e I'm CONTACT. the iron aching as re-
agent, re"ives the Prussian blue, which forms
The base OF Prussiate Of potash This beauti-
inl experiment can be tried by any one, care
being taken that the solutions are not too
strong.
;. The effects noted ABOVE will not take place,
| II the solutions are mixed in vessel before
using. The experiment. may be varied, by
using any metallic solutions, the resulting CO..
Tors OF course depending upon the salts made
use Of Gin. .9iias.
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WORTH KNOWING.

friend Of ours, told us the other day, rather
singular incident. He had in his yard,
beautiful English Elder, which he set a great
deal OF store to, as it was the only one in the
place, and besides, it was very beautiful. For
several years past. the worms eat all the leaves
and the bloom as they come out and he
had serious idea. of cutting it down this spring,
as II was very disaereeable TO have his yard and
house filled with the worms IL occurred to him
that he would try and what effect Calomel
wonid have, and accordingly, he made an Incl.
sion in the fork Of the Tree, and put in some Ca
LIONEL. binding rag over it to keep the rain from
etfectlng 1t; and. TO his astonshment, not a worm
10 10 be seen on it. He also tried a Peach tree,
that was rather on the decline and, 10 his as.
tonishment. that has also revived and is quite
fonrishing. We hope he will give us full az
count Of his experiments, as it will be of use TO
these who are so much annoyed with the Cater
pillar.--Le,viSJurg O6serrer
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u farmer Of this county, having Suffered
some in the way of losing corn, lately SET a
bear trap in his corn CRIB, taking The precau-
ton to surround It's huge jaws with hay, so as
not to peril the life or limb Of any "varmint''
that might be caught in it. A week or two
since; his family were aroused from their
siumbers by the most appalling yelIs proceed
ing from the corn crib. The farmer and two
or three servants went to the spot, and there
lound a s'iive human" as nicely caught as
could be desired, and making "night hideous''
with his cries. His caplors thought at first of
leaving him there all night, but he begged
them so hard "lo do any thing with him and
take him any wheren rather than leave him
there, that they released him from his disa-
greeable situation and brought him to town.
lie is now in Mr.. Pery's trap, waiting the
operation Of the taw.-Leringion VA Gaz.
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GOING From HOME

When we see families, reared in the healthy
portions OF Virginia. surrounded by the omiorts
and conveniences of life, posting off to the sickly
regions OF the West, we cannot restrain the al
most involuntary expression, .;You a,e go;no
from home" Yon are overlooking the heal,hf1l
climate the fertile soil, the advantages of mar.
ket, the staid and peaceful order of society in
western Virginia. in your eagerness to reach the
iancled and delusive delights of an abode in ihe
Far West" Again. when after year or two,
we see The remnants of these families, two OF
three only, escaped from the fevers and chill.,
sallow and haggard. enerva,ed both in BODY ard
mind, with their little all of earthly means. wehd:
ing their way back TO their native spo,-,o the
scenes OF contenlment and peace before the evil
spirit OF western adventure entered amoDS Them
we can but say, "dear. very dear, have Won
paid Tor the whistle "'-(hariestor { Kana,via
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ELEGANT ExrRAcr.

where is story told somewhere, of one
who came back, after q long absence. 10 the
scenes of his youth. He had gone forth in
early adventure to distant lands, and the
hope of return had cheered his many wears
Of foreign toll usitil the noon of his life found
him drawing near once more the only SPOT
that he ever could call home His hear, beat
more and more quickly as the mountains
around the village arose in the blue distance !;
then, as he saw the spire of the VILLAGE
church, or the well remembered trees grown
old but still green and then as he entered the
cheerful street. Many dwelling was familiar,
though touched by time but among the
groups about their threshold and those who
met him OH the walk, there was no, a face
mai he knew, or that knew him. He passed
on through the abodes Of the living to the rest
ing place of the dead, and there he Iound
craven ON stones, many names that were writ
ten OH his soul. All whom he had hoped to
meet again, were gone, or were buried, or had
forgotten him. He was alone, stranger in
his early home. He paused To look around
him. There stood The venerable edifce with
IN which his young mind had been trained
70 learning. There was the green where he
had ieaptd and shouted with his fellows
There flowed the little stream from the shad.
cd spring which had so often slaked his thirst.
He followed the path deep beaten in the sod.
tie stopped and took one long cool draush,
his tears fell on the calm waters face he
lifted his hat from his head, breaihed a prayer.
anu departed 10 return no more.n
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SATISFACTION

A Detroit correspondent Of the New York
spirit of the Times writes, that by reading
Mrs. Caudle's curtain lectures he was remind.
ed of small yarn. Gan elderly gentleman
not far hence was fond Of seeking society
elsewhere than his wife liked. On one oc.
cason lnduglDg in this propensity, be re-
manned out the greater part of The night. On
his return home, the old lady naturally wish
ed TO know where lie had been and what he
had been doing. The old gentleman, being
somewhat under the influence listened with
great gravity, and after hearing it twice or
thrice repeated, mildly aud quietly fepled
'Hic, my dear if any body asks you isipem
you don't knop.''
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PEN AND INK skETCHEs.


The Boston Atlas has a correspondent in
England who is supplying it with aPen and
Ink Sketches" Of distinguished or remarkable
characters. The sketches are drawn with
spirit and freedom. We give The following
as examples !:
Yonder pale, but dapper looking gentleman
whose somewhat slight form is enveloped in
blue frock coat, .frogged from throat 10
wals!, aud who sports mus,achios and tip,
is Euiensteln, the celebrated performer ON the
Jews harp. strange and apparently in.
significant instrument, and disagreeable e.
nough ; at least to me, in most hands, or ra-
ther mouihs-bu: let our little German friend,
there, take IT between his lips, and you would
iancy that Iitama's band had arrived fresh
from fairy land,
$50 soft, so sweet, go dclicatcly clear"
are the tones produced By his fingers ends
That little box in his hand contain. his as
sor.ment OF ilarps; for when he gives con-
cert he uses instruments of different sizes and
tones, and these he takes up or lays down
with astonishing celerity-never once causing
jar or interruption in the melody. The ear of
royalty itself has listened 10 and applaudea
his music.
Du' wno Is mat lively little gentleman,
whom every body is shaking hands with, and
who shakes hands with every body in return |?
tie IS here, there and every where, cha,,ering
away delightfully."-, it would seem, and dispen:
sing smiles and arch looks in profusion.-
How his black eyes twinkle and what fun is
there in his face. He seems brimful and run
ming over with good humor, and looks as if
care never had OF could touch him. And
then listen to that pleasant allesan brogue.-
Reader, perhaps you have never hpard an
educated lrishman talk. Well, if so; you have
lost treat; for nothing in the world is more
delighiiuk excepting only the soft, melliHuous,
tripping oser-,he-tongue tat;le of a pretty and
well informed daughter of the Emerald isle
That natty dear "duck" of man, as the la
dies might say, is universal favorite every.
where. Heis at once poet, painter, musician
and novelist. He writes songs; sets them to
music, illustrates them with his pencil, and
then sings them as no one else can. Hurrah.
we have Rory O'More among ts. SAM Lo-
YER, beg to introduce you 10 the American
public. Mr.. Public, the author of the tale of
the "Grdiron;" and, ! can assure you, one
OF The most accomplished and really elegant
men whom you will ever have the good for
tune 10 know.
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1T SP0ILS A MAN TO MARRY HIM.

Believe, dear girls, this maxim true,
In precspt and in practice too,
That j, spoils man to marry him!
The creatures never ought togo
Beyond honey moon or so,
ii they survive that, they will show
That it spoils man to marry him
When first he knclt before your feet,
How soft his words his looks how sweet:
But it spoils II man TO marry him.
When once a late consent he'll wiring,
And get your fingers in the ring,
Oh! THEN he's quite another thing;
IL spoils man to marry him.
Have You fancy? you must drop it;
A will il may he ! you must lop it,
Before you think Of marrying;
And even if YOU venture then,
Select the very worst of men;
II not, nine chances ont OF ten,
Twill spoil the wretch to marry him.
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AGDI0wNT no

At the regular monthly meeting OF tho Far
mers' Club Of New York, on Tuesday, the
following matters were considered:
Among the subjects Of conversation was
the Preservation OF Peach Trees, as by tying
small bundle, Of tobacco about the trunk, .
little above the ground, the drippings from
which destroy the worms at the roots or
train oil poured round the trunk, or anthracite
coal ashes placed there. fancy was recon-
mended TO be planted around the trees az }
preventive against worms.--C Col. Travers, of
View Jersey, was Of the opinion that the Of
binary directions Tor killing the grubs about
the trees are unavailing. Digging and manur-
ing are The only appliances that he has found
successful. We came to The conclusion that
no very positive remedy 10 known. Person
al vigilance, and constant examination of tho
trees appear TO be the best reliance
Mr.. Knight, Of Washington city, made
some interesting remarks in relation TO re-
cent tour through the Southern Slates.-The
settlers from Duchess county who went to
Fairfax county, Va are said to be doing exceed
'ngiy well with their farms, aud are making
money, two dollars for one formerly made ia
inns State. A novel mode, of preparing ma.
nure was also described. Bv its applicotion.
the produce OF corn Yves trcblet
Hemp is now roiiei by the cid OF steam
III kentucky. Five minutes application of
steam makes the stem ready for the brake
me hbre - thought to be better and more beau
utai IMAM when water rotted. Specimens Of lin
enequa! to The Irish were shown by Mr. Knight
ln Mississippi and Alabama general asri-
culture was attracting much attention.
The hour oil conversation having elapsed,
tie regular question came up, the "Preserva-
ton OF Animal Food" new process was
described by Col. Clarke: Il is to place
meat IN stout iron vessels and exhaust them
OF air. Then the mixture or pickle neces-
sary to preserve ii, is admitted into the vessel
and completely fills up all the pores and OPEN
ings Of the meat. Il is said the plan has
been adopted extensively for the South Amer
icen market.
The directions for curing meats contained
in the Emigrant's Guide, comprehensive
work by MIR. Marshall were read, and other
references were repeatedly made to it as a
standard work
The Newbold and Ridgeway hams of New
Jersey, were spoken of as very celebrated.
So also those of Mr.. Pool.
Mr.. Campbell related some interesting exc
perin,ens he made in 1889, by forcing brine
into hams under an immense hydraulic pres
sure, which hams had been placed in cylu-
der, from which the air had been exhausted
IN no instance did the solution penetrate the
hams or make them salt, except in one par
llcnlar way, which is reserved for further ex-
ANIMATION and not yet made public. Other
remarks were made of some interest for which
we have no room.-.N. y True Sun.
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p@ u IN u y
I wxAL PRA1sn rHaH.
BY CAROLINE FRY.

BY CAROLINE FRY.
For what shall praise thee, my God, and my King .
For what blessings the tribute of gratitude bring
Shall praise thee for pleasure for health or for case,
For the sunshine of youth, for the garden of peace
Shall praise thee for flowers that boocd on my breast
For joys in perspective, and pleasure possessed
For the spirits that frightened my days of delight
For the sldmbcrs that sat on my pillow by night.
For this should thank thee: but If only for this
should leave half untold the donation of bliss
thank thee for sickness, for sorrow, for care
For the thorns have gathered, the anguish share
For nights OF anxiety, watchngs, and tears,
A present Of pain, perspective Of feafs
thank thee, bless thee, my King and my God,
For the good and the evil thy hand hath bestowed
The flowers were sweet, but their fragrance is flown,
They yielded no fruit they Ore withercd and gone
The thorn, it was poignant. but precious to me,
: Twas the message Of mercy, it led me TO thee
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IMP ORTANCE OF A COMMA

A western paper in correcting an error in a
previous number furnishes an illustration OF
me importance of placing comma in the
right place
'John Newland Maffit, says John Quincy
Adams, IS the most learned man in this ma
ton"
1t should read thus
"Joiin Newland Maflit says, JOHN Quincy
Adams IS the most learned man in this ma
ton"
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Terms Of the Spectator.

:, O0-rHE SftcrATol 10 published once a week BY
Assros HAnsss, At Two Doars year, If paid in ad-
yopd the expiration dfthe year. No subscrpton will
arrearaycs are paid.
W-An communications to the editor by mail must be
postpaid or they will not be attended to.
Advertisemcnts ofthiftccn lines, (orless Insert.
times for one dollar, and twenty for
subsequent Continuance Larger adSertiscmcntsih
Users by the year.
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LADIES, BoNYEfs-

patent has been taken ont in England for
an ingenious contrivance, by which ladies',
bonneis can be folded completely fat-ihus
affordiog facilities when travelling, and adj.
vanages for placing them away securely and
conveniently when not in use. These new
bonbets, IT is said, can be made in every shape
and Of every material.
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The London papers say ,ha. Thomas Hood
.hs celebrated author, (au,hor of the "Song Of
the ShiTt,') and famous no less for his serious
than for his facetious writings lis dead. He had
been long In declining state. a peneion was
lately awarded TO him by Government, bot was
transferred TO Mrs. Hood, it being then thought
that he was not likely long TO enjoy is,
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a dead blue bird vas found few days since,
clinging with its feet TO one Of The wires oil
Morse's Electro Magnetic Telegraph, few miles
from Washington City.--The body of the bird
was examined, and no shot ~oYnd, or wound OF
any kind, was discovered, sufficient to produce
death, which las led to the belief that it was kill
ed while perched upon the wire, some time du.
ring the operation Of the Telegraph, as i, were by
shock Of electricity.
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CORN PLANTER AND CULTJYAToR

We have just EXAMINED the model of anoth-
er new invention by one Of The citizens of
Winchester, Mr.. g. J. Wilson, of the firm Of
Wilson s. Funk. It is Almost ingenious Corn
Planter and Cultivator. 1t is so adjusted as
10 fprrow and plant two rows at any. distance
desired. and cover up the Corn as it proceeds.
1t can then be converted, by very simple re-
adjustment OF the parts, into a Cutiralor5
making four fUrrows, ana turning up The earth
in The most perfect manner.
=, This ingenious, machine can also be chang
ca 50 as to SOW WIsat in regular drills, ard
cover 1t up at once. For simplicity and per-
iect'on' we have seldom seen any thing like it;
and we understand from Mr. wilson, that il can
be constructed at very moderate expense
WincheSicr Bep. e., 49,
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FRA ~ II no USE.
INNOCENT AMUSEMENT
NOiD LlAISWlRlA HOURS

GAME of Master Rodbury and his pupils
~ The Game of the Kings;
The Strife of Genius BY lady.
Shakespeare, In new dress. A new game fol
evening parties.
Game of Pope and Pagan;
The game OF the Mansion of Happiness.--An in.
siructive, moral and entertaining amusement
The national game Of the American Eagle
The Pickwick Cards Invented by Samuel Wei.
ler for the entertainment fhis friends.
A grea. variety OF Dissected Maps, and Puzzles
Baltledores and Shuttlecocks
The Graces
Skipping Ropes, &c. For sale by
NASH s. WOODHOUSE,
1877. Main street, Richmond.
May s, 1916.
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Gen'ismen! | shall give you one ser,i-
ment. 1t is dis
"Amerique! the grand IeeieI republiuue vat
is begin TO deuil-up itselfo
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They who will abandon friend for one
error, knox but little Of the human character
and prove their hearts are as cold as their inda.
ments are weak
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"JohD, fear you are forgetting me,'' said
a bright-eyed girl TO her sweetheart, the 9th
er day.
eyes, Sue, have been for getting you these
two years"
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E PIG ( 4 Nj.

or HEARING A YOUNG LADY REeRErrrve HER EYES
BEING aLooDsnor.
Oh, why, dear Kate
DO you mourn your fate
That your eyes like your cheeks should be rnddv I,
For when eyes such thine,
Will kill they shine
NO wonder the weapons arc bloody
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slow does the razor cut? said barber
while shaving one Of his customers. @Pre,-
~ well, l should think, seeing as how you
have cut me in two places already.n
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STRAYED

PROM the subscriber, living on the Buffalo
= Gap road, seven miles from Stanton, on the
24th ult., B Az FIL L z, two years
old, well grown, a little white about two of her
feet-other marks not recolec;ed. Any inforpa-
uon In regard TO her will be thankfully received,
and all reasonable charges paid.
DANIEL WILSON.
June 5, 1915.
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Vol. xii.
NEW GOODS.

II USF received from the North, general az
- sorlment Of
ID IL r q q o ID 5
suitable for the Spring and Summer Season. De.
sides every article in the Dry Goods line which
may be called for, large stock OF
Hardware, Qaeens,oare, Groceries, Shoes,
Bonaefs, Palm Leaf HAS, Leghorn do,
and a general assortment of such
Goods as are generally kept in
this part Of The country.
All Of which will be sold low for cash or 10 pune
tual customers on short credit.
WILLIAM KYLE.
Staunton, May %, is45.-lm
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j OHN DAY.
HOUSE, SIGN & ORNAMENTAL PAINTER,

EoPECIFULLY informs the citizens Of
~ Stanton and its vicinity that he expects to
be in Staunion in the Spf7hs, and will undertake
PAINTING of any kind. He would state that
all work entrusted TO him will be done in the best
and most fashionable style, and at the shottes.
notice.
Feb. 90, lS45.
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JOHN ID. AMBODEN.
attorney sgt Laac.

STAUNTON, VA,
w I'll practise regularly in the Superior ard
County Conrts of Albemare and Augusta.
and the Superior Courts Of Rockingham. He
VIII give prompt and diiigent attention to all
business coniided TO his care and management.
4 IT'S once is tne FIRST on the new brick range in
FRONT of the Court House in Staunton ,ybero
he may be found at all times, when not in attend
ance on any Of the above Courts.
April IL, 1916.
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BARGAINS /! BARGAINS !!
RsxlsAaCNy Szs .EaiS.

WAS committed to the Jail of Augusta Couh-
w ty on the 18th Of January last, Negro W o.
tnan OF dark complexion, aged about fifty, and
about five feet two inches high. She has with her
a variety Of clothing, says She is free, and from
Abemarle County, and calls herself KiHg Brooks.
The owner is hereby notified to come forward,
prove property, &c., otherwise she will be dealt
with as the law directs.
JAMESON +. WILSON; Jail0r:
April "a, 1S45.--3m.
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I'll fellow has nothing when he gets mar
REQ, and the gal has nothing, is her things
hizen, or his things hurn ~