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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
NONSUITING A CRFDPTOR

There was a certain lawyer on the Cape long
time ago, the OILY one in those 'dggins," then and
tor aught know, at present. He was man well
to do in the world, and what was somewhat sur
Pflsnig In limb OF the law, ayerse to encourarinp
litigation.
One day client came to him in violent raue
"book here, Squire" said he, chat ERE blasted
shoemaker down to Pigeon Cove has gone and sued
me Tor the money for pair Of boots owed him ,,
did the boots suit you 2" ooh, yes-Pve got
em on-iust rate boots" ''Fair price % ooh.
yes" Then you owe him the money honestly %
Course" "Weil, why don't you pay him ?''
"Why, cause the blasted snob went and sued me.
and want 10 keep him out of the money if kin y
1T will cost you something" Il don't keer a
cuss for that" How much money do YOU want
to begin with" ooh ten dollars will do" lis
that all Well, here's X, so 90 ahead ;" and the
client went ont very well satisfied with the benin
ming. Our lawyer next called On the shoemaker
and asked what he meant by commencing legal
proceedings against NJ. ''Why )" said he. .f
kept on sendlh' to him for money till got tired
knowed he was able 10 pay--.and was 'terroined
TO make him. That's the long and short of il -.
"Well," said the lawyer-"he's always been a
good customer to you, and I think you acted too
hastily. There's tri6e to pay on account of your
procecding-but think you'd better take this five
dollars and call 1t all square" "Ccrtan-sonire
If you say so and darned glad 10 get it :" was the
answer. 30 the lawyer forked over V. and kent
the other. In few days his client came along and
asked him how ne got on with his case Rapid
lyH' cried the lawyer-''we've nonsulted him
he'll never trouble you" Jerusalem that's
great )" cried the clleut'''d rather Gin fifty dol
lars than have had him got the money 70, them
boots "-Sp'ra Of The Times,
LIsERrr.--We like Bbrko's IDEAS Of liberty
lie says "Nlen are qualified for civil liberty in
exact proportion to their disposition to put chains
upon then own aPPetites; in proportion as their
love OF justice Is above their repaclty in proportion
as their soundness and sobrety Of understanding ia
above tnsn vanity, and presumption in proportion
Of tho wise and good, in preference to The Aattery
Of knayes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
HEALTH.
HIGHLAND SPRINGS, ALLEGmANY co. V

The fame Virginia has acquired by the many bcauti-
iui retreats OF the Valley aud the
try Is destined notwithstanding their number and the
measurable blessings conferred upon mankind by the,
virtue OF her many mineral Springs; be increased
both by the discovery of Springs and the brpp.
into notice OF others already POSSESSING iron
critics OF different character from those hch have be-
come distinguished for their medicinal properties
In travelling few days since in the county of lie
ghanv, was graticd to learn Of the diScoycrv of a
chalybcate Spring upon the land of Mr. John Sh;,mnte
he spot has been long known one where mineral
water might be obtained by excavatine for small oua
cs which have oolcd third the rock have been used be-
the afflicted IN this ncIghborhood for number of
aud experiencing the most beneficial results from its
use they bnvc often begged the proprietor TO open the
TERED from pursuing this Ny the great number of
Springs III mountains, and the large expenditure of
money 1T would require. Believing however from the
representations Of nyads who have here found rcI,cf
after using without effect the waters of all the other
Springs that II contained Some property or some
one IN larger proportions than any of the other Springs
nc determined to for the purpose Of
ing what Quantity of water might be obi ainctl and niue
t his surprise and pleasure ho found VEN of
able size which sent forth large volume of water of the
same character with that hitch had oolcd hrourb b,
rock Not being Of the different sust anccs com
Prising It, Mr. s. has sent bottle TO Professor Rogers
OF the University of Virginia to be analyzcJ He sip
poses, however, that Iodine of its largest prr
olcntS as the water has been OF signal service
OF ScrouIa The beautiful and commodious buildings h
tins place; the remarkable purity Of the atmosphere
ana The unsurpassed scenery o;e surrounding country
together with the rare virtues Of this wonderful Spring
must In few years make this place OF favorc resort
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
ANECDOTE OF GEN. Taylor.

i he following anecdote Is communicated by r
correspondent OF The Montgomery (Alabama) Jour
nal and rs one of tic most touching incidents we
have ever met:
The General had OCCASION to visit Point Isabel
aitef the battle Of Bueua Vista /; and the Captain
OF tie steamboat had reserved suite Of state rooms
tor the Generals accommodation. There weIs
several sick and wounded vo lHnteers on the boat
err route for ~ Orleans who had 10 take the wayfare
incident to crowded boat and particularly so on this
occasion Gen. Taylor soon saw all this, and AZ
once ordered these tobe placed i This state room,
and Propes attention paid them. 1t was rather a
cold rainy day, when this occured The deck
hands aud many others the boat did no; know
Gen. Taylor. The wind blew high and the fire
men had fgscd sail in front Of the bolets tn pro
ect themselves from the rain and under this sail
there were some old mattresses here Gen TAYLOR
lard down and went to sleep. At supper time grcat
inquiries were matte Tor the General and servants
sent OIL TO look hum up. But he conld not be found
~ las some one going below. inquired of fireman
1t he had seen anything Of such and shch man.
the brennan said no, but added. "there Is a clever
Ola teiiow asleep there, under the sail In front Of
the hfe :" VI vas Gen. Taylor. Yes. sweet indeed
must nc the sleep Of such man. who has the hear
TO chdhge places with the poor sick soldier TAYLOR
dld on this occasion .-such humanity stands out In
bold relief and greatly mingltes the evils iuciden.
10 war
The Hon. Edward Bradley, Representative
elect 70 the next Congress from The western dstrct
Of Michigan. died in the city Of New York o.
Thursday last
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
CASH FOR NEGROES.

Vg>ffE subscriber is anxious to purchase large
Il number of NEGROES Of both sexes-sound
and likely. Persons having Negroes to dispose of
will find it to their interest to give him call be-
fore selling. He will pay the very highest prices
EG Letters addressed to me at this place will
be promptly attended to.
JOHN MOORE, Jr.
MAY l3, IS47-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
POET X Y.
THE COURSE OF TIME.


srASIsH POEM.
O, let the soul its slumbcr break,
Arouse its senses and awake,
To sec how soon
Life, with its glorics glidcs away
And the stern footsteps of decay
Como stealing on.
How pleasure like the passing wind,
Blows by, and leaves us nought behind
But grief at last;
How still our present happiness
Seems. to the maynard fancy, less
Than what is past
And while we eye the rolling tide,
Down which your flying minutes glide
Away so fast;
let us the present hour employ,
And deem each dream Of future 10Y
Already past.
Let no vain hope deceive the mind
No happier let us hope to find
Tomorrow than TO day.
Our golden dreams of yore were bright
Like them the present shall delight
Like them decay.
Our lives like hasting streams must be.
That into one cngulphing sea
Are doomed to fall
The Sea Of Death, whose waves roll on,
Der king and kingdom, crown and throne.
And swallow all.
Alike the rivers lordly tide,
Alike the humble rivulets glide
To that sad wave;
Death levels poverty and pride.
And rich and poor sleep side by side
Within the grave.
Our birth is but starting place,
Life Is the running oil the race,
And death the goal
There all our steps at last are brought,
That path of all unsought,
Is found of all.
Long ere the damps of earth can blight
The cheeks pure glow of red and white,
Hath passed away;
Youth smiled, and all was heavily fair:
Age came, and laid his finger there,
And where are they?
Where are the strength that Knocked decay,
The step that rose so light and gay,
The hearts blithc tone
The strength is gone, the step is slow.
And JOY grows WEAKNESS and woe
When age comes on.
Say, then, how poor and little worth
Are those glittering toys of earth
That lure us here;
Dreams Of sleep that death must break,
Alas before it bids wake,
Yc disappear.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
NO. 4 Sil ad and Herring.
Hauling for WacOners.

4 WILL give So per ton for hauling Pig Metal to
Winchester and S. SO TO Scottsville Wagon
ers who wish TO be employed in this business may
find it to their interest TO call on Paul & Co., at
whose Store large supply of Metal will always be
kept on hand ready for market.
A. ST. C. TURK.
May 6, ISl1.-6m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
CHEAP TU&NI1.W&Is
Notice 10 the Public.

Until the completion of the Virginia Hotel,
~ which is now being erected on the site of the
Washington Hotel, the undersigned will accommo-
ate their friends and the public generally at the
Bell Tavern. They believe their arrangements
will be such to give comfort and satisfaction to
those who may call
WILLIAM H. CARRIER,
MICHAEL g. HARTMAN.
Staunton, April %, IS47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
sJUSt Received.


HAVE justreceivea 1000 lbs. Cotton Yarns as
sorted Nos; 1900 fbs. Rio and Liguira COT
lee, and Chest Superior G. p. Tea, &c. &c.,
which they ofieriupon fair terms.
5uiy 1, 4S47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
A TAILOR REMOVED.
B0LTING-CLOTHS.

lust received, a fresh lot of the "IIot Anker
" Brand" of Boiling Cloths. Those in want of
the article will do well to give us call before they
buy WOOD g. BANNER.
Winchester Depot, March %, IS47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
MiLroN.-When Milton was going to St p,ul,.

MiLToNWhen Milton was going TO ST. Paul's
school in London, at one OF the public eyamina.
tons, the subject for poetica composition happened
to be on our SaviouT's first miracle the turning of
water into wine at the marriage feast Foios were
written and handed in on the subject When IL
came to Milton rs turn TO hand in his poem, from
which not much was expected, he merely wrote
on slate one line
The conscious water saw is God, and blushcd"
The Judges looked at each other in establishment
the laconlc beauty fthe line. and simple sub.
Unity OF the idea, were striking. After bestow
ing eucomlums upon The more elaborate produc-
tons. according to the merits, they awarded the
prize to the future bard of Paradise Lost"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
Il A lilo r I N G..
SPRING AND SUMNER FASHIONS.

Ty>HE undersigned bcgs leave to inform his customers
L and the public generally, that he has employed
MIR. James O'Rear, Gan experienced and competent
hand in the art Of Cutting, &c.) recently from the
Eastern Cities the foreman Of his shop aud of
the best workmcn to aid him. Having recently rccc-
we'd all the
LATEST FASHIONS
from New York and Philadelphia, he is prepared
to execute all work in his line in the superio
style and at the shortest notice.
Mr.. O'Rears merits in his line Of business not
surpassed. The subscriber has neatly fitted up his
shop and made every other arrangement continue his
business more enlarged and much improved scale.
He is pleased to acknowledge his gratitude for the for
patronage of his friends and generous public, and
respectfully socits continuance of the same. Per-
respectfully invited to call and examine his
work and Fashions, specimens Of which always on
hand one door West of VIM. Kyc's, Esq, Main ST.,
opposite the Post Office.
d. w. ARNOLD.
Stanton, May I. lS47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
PERILS OF FALSEHOOD.

In the beautiful language of an eminent writer.
'when once cOncealment of deceit has been practic
ed In matters where all should be fair and open as
the day, confidence can more be restored any
more than you can restore the bloom to the grape
or the plum which you have once pressed in your
hand" How true is this and what neglected
truth by great portion of mankind! Fasehood
is not only one of the most humiatinr vices. but
sooner or later it is most certain to lead to many Sc
rlous crimes. With partners in trade-with part
ners In llic-with friends-with lovers-how i'm
portant is confidence! How essential that all guile
and hypocrisy should be guarded against in the in
tcrcourse between such partes How much mis-
cry would be avoided in the history of many lives,
had truth and sincerity been guiding and con:roll-
ing motives. instead of prevarication and decet!-
ANY vice." said parent in our hearing, few
days since, any vice. at least among the raties of
milder character, but falsehood Far better that
my child commit an error, or do wrong and CON
tess 1t, than escape the penalty, however severe,
by alsehood and hypocrisy Let me know the
worst, and remedy may possibly be applied
But keep ME in the dark, let me be misled or de-
celved, and it is impossible to tell at what unpre-
pared hour crushing blow, an overwhelming ex-
pose, may come"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

The Washington "Uuon" in reply to an article
Of the National lntellIgencer, denies that the Ad
mlnlstratlon considers, or ever have considered
California and New Mexico aa annexed fo the IT.
nited States. Now, If the president did not IN De
ceHbcr last regard those territories as part of the
United States, we beg Of his organs to ex plain
TO us exactly what he meant when nc congraula
ted the country In his annual message rpon the
recent rapid extension Of ovr territorid limits -
1.-The did not mean California and New Mexico.
we pray some Of his friends 70 tell Va what on Garth
he did mean. The tnth IS, the functlon1rcs at
Washington did CONSIDER those territories as al
ready portion Of ther political heritage, but they
were scared away fIoru the sPois ny ,hs Indignant
voice OF the nation ike rrl'aIe ffom an 1ntss'
cd caTcass.- Bo5toE .4l,q5
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18
STANTON SPECTATOR.
BIZ BENTON HARPER.
Il f. Il MS

90 The 'SPECTATOR" as published once
Too Dollars and Fifty Cents II delayed beyond the
erptya,or Of the year. No subscription ,piif be dis
conhnued but at the option Of the Editor until all ar
vcaredges are paid.
o. AT communications 10 the Editor by mail must
be postpaid, or they toiU not be attended to.
90 ADVERTISEMENTS of hhirteen lines Tor
inserted three times for dollar, aud f,oe"fy
fue cents for each subsequent continuance Larger
advertisements an the proportion hoe'dt dts
count made to advertisers by The year.
Mr. w. B. PALMER American Newspaper aud Ad-
vertsiur Agent i'm the cities OF Baltimore Philadelphia
New York aud Boston, has been appointed Agent for
receiving aud forwarding subscriptions and advertise
mcnts for this paper his Offices those respcc
lively, viz:
BALTIMORE, Southeast corner of Baltimore aud Cal
vert Streets.
PHILADELPHIA, No. 50 Pine Street.
New YoRK, No. 80 Ann Street.
BosroE, No. Ia State Street.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

stances mother. looking very red Il do not believe
MIR. Graham was in his SENSES when he made it.
Il thought said the elderly cousin, with sheer
that the mind must be both base and weak which
could give cTedence to such a srrmise'
| Dear mamma y said Constance. do not he dis
composed; am very well contehted-I shall moi
be quite portionless BRIDE Constance here held
out her delicate white hand to mel affected not
| to see it.
My dear Miss Graham said, do not believe
me so cruel and selfish as to wish to plunge you in
to poverty
Il thought you said that your income was suffi-
cent for every comfort remarked the STRIPPING ne
phew.
did not condescend to answer him. but continu
ed: mo, Constance, tho it breaks my heart to do
so, give you back your freedom. saying in the
pathetic words of Haynes Bayly, May your lot i'm
life be happy, undisturbed by thoughts of me n'-
was Just making for the door, leaving Constance
looking more Niobe than IIebe. when Temple said -.
i think the party had better remain till | have read
the codioiR'
re seated myself in amaze, and Temple forth
with read, that the tesator, being convinced that
he had received no benefit from the cold water sys-
tenn, revoked and rescindcd his legacy TO il. be-
queathing the same to his beloved niece Constance
Graham.
Constance! dear Constance.' exclaimed in
the sofiest of tones. But Constance looking mel
ther like Hebe Niobe but as stern and severe as
Medea. then attacked Temple is it leeal.' |
said, only to read part Of WiIlP
4 read every word Of the Will, he replied. 'and
having greatly fatigued myself by so doing, trust
that 1t was perfectly legal to refresh myself with
glass OF sherry before | read the codic'
was going to utter some future remarks, when
Consance's mother said Good morning Mr. Chill
ton ! IN tone of voice which left me no alternative
but to echo her leave taking, and descended the
stairs, pursued by smothering laugh from the par
ty IN the drawing room, returned home in very low
spirits, and entered my adventure or rather, mis-
adventure, in my diary, deducing from it this vaua
BILE piece of advice to gentlemen in search of for
tune Never believe that VIII is concluded Till
you have inquired whether there is any codic to it,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-18

FQhI WINE, West India Honey. Vanilla
Bean, and American Mustard received and
ior sale oy THOS. P. FSKRtDGE,
July * AZ the sign Of the Golden Mortar
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IYhaL has been seen.

BATTLE OF MoNrEREY. September 81 , 20,
%, lS46-,hree days hard fighting between
Gen. Z ,chary Taylor with three thousand men,
and Gen. Ampudia with twelve thousand
men, resulting in the capilulaton OF the City
loss OF the Americans in killed and wound
ed-Fire H,mdred
BATTLE OF BuENA VisrA.-February 22d
23d, between Gen. Zachary Tayer with five
thousand volunteers, and 'Saltu Anna com.
nanding q .Merican force Of tlcenty thousand
nen-resul,ing in the total overthrow of the
enemy-oss of the Americans in killed and
wounded Sepen Hundred!
FALL OF VERA Cruz, and the Castle OF Ul-
loa, March 29th, lsi7, after several days bonn
bardment OF the town by Gen. Scott with four
teen thousand men-loss Of the Americans in
killed and wounded One Hundred!
BATTLE OF CERno GoRDo-April Eth and
18Th, two days hard fighting, between Gen.
Scott with twelve thousand men, and Santa
.qnna commanding a picked Mexican force Of
t,oenty thousand, resulting in the overthrow Of
the enemy-loss Of the Americans in killed
and wounded Too Hundred and Fifty.
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FRENCH PAPER HANGlNGS,
.. JVLNDOW SHADES
IT "


GOLDMAN HART, 243 Broadway, opposite the
- Park have just received in store per the lae ar.
rivals from France their assortment Of Paper Hang
ngs and Borders, which for variety and styles are
un urpassed. They have been selected in Paris by
one Of the firm, and comprise the newest patter $
for pail rs, bed rooms and halls, embracing new de.
scrip,ions in gold silver and fresco, particularly
adapted for rooms IN this city.
Their stock Of Window shades are now also com.
plctc, having been selected and painted by the most
celebrated artists in Paris and consist ng of the new
est designs aud at prices lower than have heretofore
bcci offered.
s. d II. would also beg to call the attention Of
families to their stock of Upholstery Goods, which
will be found 10 consist Of every article in their line
embracing the lest selected assortment of materials
for furniture covering and Window Curtains, with
Trimmings, Comics, &c, to correspond.
Wholesale dealers supplied on liberal terms.
N. b. This establishment always closed on Sat
utdsys. july 24-tf
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LLOY DIS
ROUGH AND READY.
SAND SOAP,
...> AND "..
pA8AgR8.

+ FOR CLEANSING, WHITENING, AND
BEAUTIFYING THE HANDS.
TT LLOYD has ingeniously succeeded in in
IL. venting Compound of such delightful
nature as to render the hardest and toughest skin so
fair, and decately white.
Ladies' Riding. Gardening, or Painting, and Gem
t,cmen Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Cricketing,
Rowing, &C., or any amusement or exertion preju-
dcia to the hands, will find tho improved ROUGH
AND READY WASH BALLS and TABLETS
Pleasingy efcacious in removing all hardness stain,
relness, and all other cutaneous disfguremen pro
venting and rendering the skin soft, fair and plable
From the nice combination Of Balsamic ingredi-
cnts introduced into tho composition, they form q
fine Creamy Lather, with the hardest or Sea Water,
which renders them very desirable for Salt Water
Baths. They produce the most softsning and re-
treshing sensation and will be found an excellent
substitute for the Flesh Brush.
They are highly recommended to Captains Of
Ships, Merchants, and all who trade with foreign
countries, they will retain their virtue In any eli
mate. For sale by CHAS sTOTT.
Drug. 4 Apoth,, corner Of nh 4 Pa. su.
may l2-f