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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30
WHY THEY ARE so PROSPEROUS

The industry and thrift Of the people of
New England are proverbal, and they thrive
and prosper where those of more indolent
habits can barely exist. We find in the Ban
gor Courier the following article, showing
how carefully and admirably every season of
the year is turned to the best account.-In
what other quarter of the Union is it, tina: the
toiling farmer or fisherman Of the summer
handicraitsman
"The productive industry OF Massachusetts
is marvel to many people, and of course
leads TO frequent inquiries how it happens
A few facts recently brought before the pub
lie, serve in some measure TO throw light up
on the subject, and, what is better still, sug-
gest means of improvement 10 very many
people elsewhere.
"ln Essex county in Massachusetts, it is
ascer!ained, that nearly every farmer and eve
ry fisherman is a manufactures also-Those
mechanics, too, whose regular work is in
whole, or in part, suspended in the winter
have what may be called two trades.
'The farmer i'll Essex county. and his
whole family, delight in engaging in manu-.
features, He has, if nothing else, his shoe.
makers shop, where he and his sons work il
winter and stormy weather. His wife anc
daughters do their part in binding shoes, OIL
braidng straw, or making palm-leaf hats, Of
in the manufacture of some articles for the
market. The fishermen too have their trades
at which they work in the winter. The brick
maker and bricklayer are Otter found to be
skilful shoemakers or lastmaliers In thi:
way, private industry is made honorable
all keep themselves busy, and thus secure tc
all an abundance of the comforts of life'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30

She does not run with girlish eagerness in
10 new friendships, which, as they have no
Foundation in reason, serve only TO mul,iplv
and embitter disputes il is long before She
chooses, but then it is fixed forever, and the
first hours Of romantic affection are no, warm
er than hers after the lapse Of years.
AS she never disgraces her good nature by
severe reflections on any body, so she never
degrades her judgment by immoderate or i'll
placed praises; for everything violent is con-
trary TO her gen,leness of disposition and the
evenness of her virtues; she has a steady
and firm mind, which takes no more from the
female character than the solidity Of marbl.
does from its polish and lustre.
She has such virtues as make us value the
truly great of our own sex; she has all the
winning graces that make us love even the
weak and beautiful Of hers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30
A FACTORY GIRL.

The Kennebec Journal gives the following
description of the romantic adventures of a
New England "Factory girl"
"Miss Irene Nichols, daughter of Mr.. Ma
thaniel Nichols, of Monmouth, Kennebec CO..
while at work in factory in Dorchester,
Mass. some four or five years since, was Of
fered very liberal wages to go to Mexico, aud
engage in factory just established there.
She, with eight others, accepted the offer.
While there, she became acquainted with Fer
rera, the presen, revolving and successful
General, with whom she contracted marriage.
She made visit to her friends in Maine, las.
summer, during which: she received frequent
letters from Ferrera.-She left here in July
or August last, via New York, where she OBJ
tainec license and was united in marriage
TO Gen. Ferrera, by his representative, the
General not being able to leave Mexico-a
step rendered necessary, as the parties were
both Protestants, and could not be married in
Mexico, Catholic country. Ferrera is now
President of Mexico, having his head quarters
at the National Palace in the city, and this
Kennebec s'Factory Grip now "rerels in the
Halls Of the .Monieaumos"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30
From the Cincinnati Gazette of Jan. g.
HEART RENDING CALAMITY-FiRE AND
rnCc nU, IryCc

We are called upon to record most afllict-
ing calamity which occurred on Sunday NOR
ming last liz the town of Walton
Mr. Seymour F. Benedict whose farm is
situated upon what is called the New Road, in
that town, was awakened at about | O'Clock
from being suAocated with smoke. He rush
ed out of the house, followed by his wife and
a small child, when he discovered that the up
per part Of bis house, where were fue of tbs
children, was in flames. The eldest OF the
children. young girl aged Ia years, escaped
from the window of her room with her faith
er's assistance, drcadfully burnt.
Mrs. Benedict returned with the hope of
saving her children, her little one followed he
into The house, and had been in but mo-
ment when the roof of the building fell in
burying in the fiery ruins the mother and five
children, all Of whom perished. The young
girl that escaped from the window, died or
Sabbath evening from the effects of her burns
Thus, from this sad affecting dispensation
have the souls of the mother and six children
winged their way to the God that gave them
Mrs. Benedict lost her life from the impulse
of that affection which mother only car
feel
This sad affection was too much for III,
mental facul ties Of the husband and paren, le
bear--and Mr.. Bis now totally deranged
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30

.3bohHonists an Southern Prisons.---Scveral per-
sons from the North now in Southern Prisons
for assisting Slaves to run away from their mas.
ters. Thompson, Work and Burr-formerly stu
dents in DR.. Nelson's Mission Instute-are in
the Missouri penitentiary under sentence for II
years Rev. &. I. Iorrey, of Massachusetts, IN
the penilentidry Of Maryland for years; Della
A. Webster, Of Ferrisburgh, VI. in the penitenti-
airy OF Kentucky for years; Jonathan Walker,
OF HaEwIch, Mass. in prison in the Territory OF
Florida for - years; and Mr.. Boyd in the
penitentary of South Carolina, believe, for !
years. In addition 10 these the Rev. Mr.. Fair
bank, Methodist Clergyman is in Jail at Lex
ington, Ky. awaiting his trial on charge OF the
same character
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30
SET OUT TREES.

Don't neglect to set out one or more trees
the first opportunity you FIND. Posterty will
thank you for the bene(action, and embalm
your memory with blessings when other
more costly and magnificent mementoes,
reared with ostentatious vanity, perhaps, and
a view to the eulogium Of posterity, shall have
passed away.
Let the green tree BY the cottage door,
The rose in the garden bloom
With them shall the planters memory soar,
When he rests in the quiet tomb.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30

Some thirteen free men of color, who came here
on board of vessels from the free States of the
Union, were yesterday placed in confinement by
the Second Municipality police, in pursuance Of
the act forbidding free persons Of color to come
within the limits Of the State. Such an impefti-
neni interference with our internal laws as tina,
Of which Massachusetts has been guilty but tends
TO Increased vigilance the part Of our police 10
these matteTS.-N o. Pic.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30
THE BEST COWS.

You cannot be absolutely certain, when
you purchase heifers, that you will have good
cows, but by close attention you may acquire
the art of telling pretty accurately whether they
will prove good The first point Is the udder,
If this is not capacious, or il it has not tho
power OF becoming SO, she never will be .
great mixer Then the color of the skin;
this is important if you would have rich milk
it should be yellow, or rather mahogany
color; but you will want good teats to draw
the milk; large teats not standing close to-
gether are good sign. These are the most
important points.
| As to the form of the COW, you will not
choose large head and horns, for it costs too
much to support them nor long legs, to
make you hold the pail up from the ground,
and to require high fences. Long legs require
too much support; they are not good even
for travelling. Choose short legged animals
whenever you have the choice, whether cows,
oxen, horses or hogs. Choose slender necks
and tapering tails; straight backs aud broad
brlskeis, for such feed better and ere less LA
bic to disease. The cows body should bo
large in comparison with her head and limbs,
but it is not an object to keep very large cows
or oxen, or horses our farms, as general
rule.-Middle sized cows and those below il,
you almost always find better mixers than
large COWS are
in regard TO the color of The body, red or
yellow, or yellow brindle, is as indicative as
any, OF a good rich mixer. You cannot al
ways detcrmine,b any external marks, wheth-
er your heiier will prove good COW. After
trying her one summer, you, can tell better,
and you can then turn her off for beef if you
choose. On purchasing, you will have some
regard to color as matter of fancy. N obody
wants black COW white one and
though par-colored cows are endurabIe,
no white man buys skunk colored horse for
his own Keeping
Mild and gentle cows are better than irrita-
bic animals, and will be more ready TO yield
their milk.-By close scrutiny. you can de-
termne III some degree by the countenancs
and the motions Of the heller, whether she is
docile, yet very much depends on
her breaking. her treatment and education,
during the first season. Vicious treatment
will make any animal vicious (; still there is
a difference of character independent of e6u-
cation. Examine the eye and the face Of the
heiier; large mild eye, with yellow circle
or halo round it, is good indication. The
face should not be large, and the bones should
all be small in proportion TO tile body.
large chest is evidence of good lungs and of
a hardy animal The hips should be well
spread, for obvious reasons.
BY proper attention to selecting and breed
ing we may just as we'll have race of cows
that will yield ten pounds of butter per week
as five pounds. We know Of no neat stock
superior 10 our red Devon cattle such as
we meet with in all parts of New England
Massachusetts Pioughman.
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Terms OF the Spectator.

Ct-THE SPECTATOR rs published once week, by
KssroN HAnPER, at Two Dollars ayear, paid in adj
vance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Gents If delay ed be.
You'd the expiration of the year. No subscription will
be discontinued, but at option ofthe editor una
arrcarages are paid.
0J-All communications TO the editor by mail must be
postpaid, or they will not be attended to.
acknowledgements of thirteen lines, (orless insert
ed three for one dollar and twenty five cents for
each continuance Larger advertisements in
the same proportion liberal discount made to adver
tiscrs by the year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30
STATUE 70 HENRY Clay.

The Ladies Of Virginia are going on with great
zeal 10 collect means to erect a handsome statue
to HENRY CLAY in the city OF Richmond. They
have organized by appointing President, Vice
Presidents, and Collectors throughout the State,
and we understand that there is no doubt they
will soon send an artist 10 Rome TO execute the
design.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30

The Episcopal Seminary.-A correspondent of
the n. Y. Tribune gives The result Of the invest-
CATION recently made by the faculty of this ihsd-
tution, touching the doctIinaI soundness of the
students, He says that all the students were ex
amined, privately, and that four were found gull.
ty Of holding views contrary to the doctrines of
the Protestant Episcopal Church Of these foar,
one, Henry McVickar, Of the senior class, was
sentenced to be reprimanded two. Mr.. Donally,
Of New York, and Mr.. Watson, of Delaware,
were dismissed, and the sentence OF the fourth,
Mr.. Taylor, Of Connecticut, has not yet been pro,
nounced.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30
A o y la ID .
A1ExAMDER S. HALL,

WOULD most respectfully inform his custom
y ers thatther accounts will be made up to the
hrstof July, and rendered to them early as
practicable, when he fully expects that all will
call and close them, he is DESTROYS according TO
his usual practice Of closing his books every six
monthsas nearly as possible. Attention there
fore to wis notice is important to the mutual in
terest ofell.
July IaI 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30
FRESH SUPPLY OF
NEW g Olll@AIP GOODS
FRANKLIN II. aUIaER

ERANkLLN 7. GEIGER
HAS just received his supply Of Fall and Win
- ter Goods, which he offers for sale on the
most reasonable terms. His stock consists in
part Of new style Cashmere de Coss, De Ambro-
STA, plain and figured Alpacas, and large assert
ment of Calicoes. Shawls, Ladies' Dress Hdkfs.,
and variety of Fancy Goods. He has also the
very finest article of Cassimeres, Cassnetts, blue
and black Cloths, and number Of Sack and
Over Coats.
He has a large stock of GROCERIES, which
he can sell very cheap.
To the public he would only say call and exa-
mine, being satisfied that his prices will ensure a
sale.
Extract lockwood, Nader, Cinnamon. Rosin
Putty, Glass 8xl0 and l0x12, Salaratus, Nut
megs, Pepper, Allspice, 1000 lbs. Nails, 5000
lbs. Coffee, for sale low.
az Corn, Oats, Rye, Talow, BeeswaX, Gin.
sing, and every other article taken in exchange
Oct. 81, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30

ZEN. GREEN AND THE EXECUTIVE or TEXAS
we nave seen private letter, written by gem
t'eman residing in Galveston. who ought to be
acquainted with political movements in Texas,
which strengthens the rumor mentioned by us
yesterday that Gen. DUFF GREEN had met with
Indifferent treatment from the Executive of that
Republic. 1t was believed by the writer tina,
Gen. Green's eTequatur had been revoked. Capt.
Elliot, the British Charge, arrived in Galveston
from the capital on the 9th instant. He is re.
ported 10 have said that Gen. Green's difficulties
with the administration Of serious character,
though no is silent as to wha; they really are.
The British Charge and MIR. Saigny, the French
Charge, are said to be in joyous mood a, soine-
thing or other that has TRANSFERRED in the diplo-
macy between Texas and the United States. and
both of these gentlemen have stated that annexa.
ton is impossible for three years 10 come. The
source whence we have received these items of
intelligence imparts great weight and autheniici-
ty TO them. Something has gone wrong O.
PicaYunc.
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B y u . lAN do lsIIihno
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR .QTr L.aJV.
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,

WILL regularly attend the Superior and In
terror Courts held in Staunton, the Superior
and Quarterly Courts of Rockingham County,
The Superior and Quarterly Courts of Pendleton
County, and the Superior Courts of Nelson
county. All business conided TO him, shall be
strictly attended to, as the business of his pro-
fession shall have his undivided attention. His
office is next door TO that of Hugh w. Shelley,
Esq. nearly opposite the Courthouse aley--at
which he will at all times be found. (unless alb
sent on business) from Monday 10 o'clock A. NJ.
until Saturday 2 o'clock p. M. He may be
found at his residence near jennings Gap, every
Monday morning and Saturday evening.
Nov. %, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30

The city news of the day is somewhat scautv.
Zen. ALMoNTE, the Mexican Minister, is to leave
Tor Washington this week. He denies that any
one has been ''authorized" to declare that Mexi-
co will not resist the annexation Of Texas by all
the means, hostile or diplomatic, in her power.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30

TIE Branded Hand.--Proposals have been cir
culaled for publishing, at Providence, monthly
journal TO be called the "Branded Hand ;" the a.
vowed object being TO excite Northern sympathy
for abo!Iionists confined at the South for incen-
diary attempts. The title was suggested by the
branded hand Of Walker, now imprisoned in Flor
ida 1t It's, perhaps, a sufficiently good nano to
begin with but after week or two Of existence,
it may as well be changed TO ''I!te Burnt Finger"
~ Y Ere. Mr..
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FAIR HIr-We find the following paragraph
In the leading article Of the Globe devoted prnci-
pally to notice of Mr.. Yancey's Speech on the
Annexation ofTexas. Itmay cause some people,
in some quarters, 10 open their eyes, to find the
Globe talk thus:
"Bnt was not Mr.. Yancey wanting in the even-
handed justice with which he began his speech,
when emitting TO brand the spirit Of disaflecion
to the Union nearer home,-to which the prospect
of reannexing Texas had given birth Z Has he
heard oil no resoutions-no organization of meet
ings-no inflammatory aarangues, all governed
by the predominant sentiment "1tras toiM or
'effhouf me Union' He should have admins
tered rebuke TO this spirit OF revolt at one end Of
the Union, lest 1t might (although originating In
different personal interests) be considered as
tolerated cooperation with the same disposition
to desolve the confederacy which he had denoun-
ced at the other end.''
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
By and '0NM tie advice and consent Of Tie Senate
JANUARY I3, 1915.


JANUARY ID, 1915.
Andrew J. Donelson, to be CHARGE d'Afraites
OF the United States to the Republic of Texas.
Charles Graebe, of New York, TO be Consul of
the United States for the Kingdom of Hanover
and the Grand Dutchy of Hesse Darmstadt.
Alexander Tod, TO be Consul Of the United
States for the port of Alexandria in Egypt.
Robert L.. Mcintosh, to be Consul Of the Uni
ted States for the port of Touchoufou, in China.
Isaac Stone, TO be Consul of the United States
for the port of San Juan de los Remedies, Cuba
Gabriel G. Fleuro!, OF New York, to be Con-
sui OF the United States Tor the Island of Martin
ique.
Enoas McFaul, Jr,, to be Consul of the United
States tor the port of Laguna dc Terminus, Mex
James w. Wright, 10 be Consul Of the United
States for the port of st. Iago de Cuba.
James w. Barrett, to be Register of The Land
Office at Springfield, Illinois, vice Carrot Ekin,
removed.
George w. Womack, 10 be Receiver of Public
Moneys at Greensburg, Louisiana, vice G. p.
w omack, deceased.
Parker Dudley, TO be receiver Of Public Mo.
neys at Palmyra, Missouri.
Bella NJ. Hughes, to be receiver of Public Mo-
neys at Patsburgh, Missouri.
:. Sylvester w. Higgins. to be Receiver of Pub
lie Moneys at Detroit Michigan.
Seton w. Norris, to be Receiver of Public Mo-
neys a, Indianapolis, Indiana.
John Gardner, 10 be Register Of the Land o flee
al Winamac, Indiana.
Nimrod r.. Benson, TO be Receiver of Public
Moneys at Montgomery, Alabama.
Samuel Wise, to be Receiver of Public Mo-
neys at Iincennes, indiana, vice Thomas Scott
whose commission has expired
A. IL. Wildes, TO be Surveyor and Inspector
OF the Revenue for the Port of Ipswich, Mass.
James w. Roach to be Surveyor and Inspec-
tor OF the Revenue for ST. Mary's River, Md
George Hudson, TO be Surveyor and Inspector
of the Revenue for the port of Snow Hill, Md.
William Waston. to be Surveyor and lnspec.
tor OF the Revenue for the port of Accomack T.
H., Virginia
William Maxwell. TO he Surveyor and Inspec.
tor of the Revenue for the por, of Sunbury, Ga
benjamin Stiles, to be Surveyor and Inspector
OF The Revenue for the port of Hardwck, Ga.
! Marlin Russell, to be Surveyor and Inspector
/ oil the revenue for the port of Troy, New y ork
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Vol. xii.
p OLE IN Ig z o
r II e e r n I N q

BY JULIA A. FLETCHER.
Think gently Of the crring
We know not of the power
With which the dark temptation came,
In some unguarded hour,
We may. not know how earnestly
They struggled, or how well,
Until the hour Of weakness came
And sadly thus they fell.
Think gently Of the crring
oh do net laos forget,
However darkly stained by sin,
He is thy brother yet.
Heir of the sclf-samc heritage
Child Of the self. same God
He hath but stumbled in the path,
Thou hast in weakness trod.
Speak gently to the crring
For is il not enough
That innocence and peace have gone,
Without thy censurc rough /?
1t sure must be weary lot
That sin crushed heart to bear,
And they who share happier fate,
Their chidings well may spare.
Speak kindly to the erring
Thou yet mayst lead them back,
= With holy words, and tones of love,
From misery's thorny track.
Forget not thou hast often sinncd,
And sinful yet must be-
Deal gently with the crring one
AS God hath dealt with thee.
,SDciHI 1Tonjl,
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GrdsshoppeTS.--Capt. IIager, Of the bark
Marcelia, brought home a preserved grasshop-
per, of the size Of a mans thumb, as sample
OF an immense field through which be sailed
for five days. He fell in with the field Off
the Western Islands, and the presumption
was, that they were blown of from Africa.
The water was Heavily crusted with them :;
the grasshoppers filling the surface 10 the
depth Of some inches, and extending in the
course of the bark for four hundred miles.
Such an army must be worse than the Goths
and Vandals to contend with. They would
eat up every green thing for breakfast, and
change the most fruitful fields 10 a dcsolaton
in one hour. We regret that there are no
newspapers in Africa, to relate the line Of
march OF this terrible army, until, by some
strong wind or some want OF geographic
knowledge in their leaders, they were drown
cd In the blue sea.--oN. Y jour. Com
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The celebrated race horse seBlue Dick.o
died at New Orleans on the 9th inst He had
eaten largely of green food which caused lis
death
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!, N o II I q s.
VHNHE subscriber will receive in a few days
u general assortment of

general assortment of
I'D IL y g. % % ND s
from Philadelphia and Baltimore, together with
general assortment of II ARDW ARE, QUEENS
WARE, SHOES and PALM LEAF HATS,
which ne will sell at very reduced prices for
cash, or to punctual customers on a credit. | res
pectfully solicit an examination of my stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, as anu determined to
sell at very reduced prices.
WILLIAM KYLE.
Stanton, April Is, Ie44.--tf
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r. II. HENDERSON.
sHidd7ctotcn, Ohio, Nor. Is, 1874.

Poor Coon Foul play has caused him 10
miss his spring this year OH iot Of the vilest
and greediest rats that ever burrowed for
spoil /; and the way they will cat hole in
the Peoples granary before he can get anotli-
err good lick at them Is mournful to think Of,
However, the time wiil come ~ Y Tri-
bRne