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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
GEN. TAYLOR AND THE LoCoS

1t seems that the Locos have determined not TO
allow General Taylor to run on the Wing ticket
lie will be apt to pay the due degree of attention
certainly to suggestions coming from such quarter
from men who sought to degrade and to censure
hm-irom men who would have raised civilian
over his head in spite of his great services--from
men who even now, if they dared are ready to pour
upon his head the walls OF their long pent up but
inexhaustlble wrath. Truly these are proper per
sons to take charge of Gen Taylor and to prescribe
to Wings the conduct proper to be pursued with
regard TO MN, to the Wings who defended him
from the first. who are willing to place the highest
confidence in hm--who were the first to sneak of
him as candidate for the highest office in the
world. We have no doubt the Old Hero is hicbly
Obliged to them for their kindness in taking charre
Of his affairs much 10 their own satisfaction. and
relieving him entirely Of the burden of attending to
them himself. 1t is possible, however, that he may
decline their services.
We believe our neighbors Of the Enquirer have
already convinced themselves that Cen TAYLOR is
no Wing, and thereby relieved themselves, no doubt,
OF most distressing dilemma. Can they not 60 on
little farther and pursuade themselves that he is
LocO!oco! The transition from one course of ar
gunent to the other, appears to us very easy.
RicL [fb;tc
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

LLUsTEATIoN.-"B Beneath its benign sway
peace and prosperity prevail. Freed from the bur
dens and mseres Of war, or trade and intercourse
have extended throughout the world. Mind no
longer tasked in devisng means to accomplish or
resist schemes of ambition, uS,Upaton or conquest
is devotng itself to mans true interests in develop
ing his faculties and powers, and the capacity Of
nature TO minister TO his enioyments. Jas. X
Polh's Inaugural address, March 4, as
If these were honestly the sentiments of Mr..
Polk in 1915. mighty and unfortunate change
has come over him since.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
[ Rich. MIR

RomGnces.-It is probable that of all the causes
which have injured the health Of women, the prn-
cpal has been the pr0digjOus multiplication OF 70
mances during the last century. From the cradle
to the most advanced age, they read them with an
eagerness which keeps them almost without mo
ton and without sleep. A young girl. instead Of
running about and playing, reads. perpeually reads,
and at twenty becomes fu! Of vapors, instead Of be-
ing qualified for the duties OF good wife or nurse.
These causes, which influence the physical
equality, influence the moral man. | have
known persons Of both sexes, whose constitu-
ton would have been robust weakened gradually
by the two strong impressions Of imprisoned VII
tngs. The most tender romances hinder mari
ages instead ofpromoting them. "A woman while
her heart is warmed by the languor OF love does
not seek husband hero must lay his laurels at
her feet The fire Of love does not warm her
heart; it only infsmes her Imagination 1Sssot
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
GIN STATU QUO.n

AN ADMIRABLE JoKE,-A New York paper
tells the following story of troublesome newsmon-
ger, whose only delight appears to be to gather up
every thing he can catch in the way Of news, and
start off To retail it about the streets and public
houses:
The ''late dispatches from the army" were an
nounced on Sunday, and true to his work K
entered one of his favorite haunts Yesterday morn
ing, with his customary interrogatory. He was
met by wag near the door
"Any 2" inquired X.
"NOt much"
"What is it ?"
"From the seat of war"
"Where's the army 2"
ooh, in .Statu Ono"
1.-THE devil it %
"Yes'-
''How long has it been there ?"
"Since the 9th"
"Thunder!" exclaimed k: and away
he rushed down State street. with the intelligence.
k met friend on the corner of the street.
to whom he impaired the information, sour arnu
had reached Stotu Quo'-whereupon the stran-
ger opened his eyes, and advised him TO call ON
$ He did SO, and long before early change
hour, it was pretty well known that our army
was in siatu quo!"
Our witty friend was congratulating himself on
having circulated this delectable piece of inGrma
uoh IOig before any Otner journal had the news, y
and was boasting of the fact to friend who asked
him if he knew where 'statu quo' was located
We'll, X didn't know what department Of
Mexico it was situated in. hut he had the news
right from the office, and it must be so.
''YOu'Te laundering fool, +" said the neighbor
"Why 2"
"Why Don't YOU know that "'in statu quo. ,
means in the same state or condition. and that it i.
a very common Latin phrasel"
K offered to bet a hat he was right. and
at the last accounts he was pouring over Dstur
! nails Map of Mexico, endeavoring. most assidu
| ously, TO discover the location Of 'Satu Quo"
FfeBTiNG QUAKER.-In the American war a New
York trader chased by small French priyatccr
and having guns, with plenty Of small arms it wa
agreed 70 stand brush with the enemy rather than be
/ taken prisoner Among several other passengers wa,
an athletic Quaker who though he witbsood every so
citaion TO lend hand, being contrary TO his rel
gious tcnets. kept walking backwards and forwards o,
the deck without any apparent fear. the enemy all In,
time pouring in their shot At length the vessels bav
board was manifested by fac French which was yer,
lookout unexpectedly spra tow ards the first man f,
jumped on board and graphing him forcbly by tho col
lar coolly said, Friend thou hast no business here
at the same time hosting him over the ships side
|
| There is a fine old gentleman now residing at Cam
bridge, who is at present the happy father of TWEEN
! ty-one children, all Of whom are livingl He ex
| poets 10 have one Cor every State in the Union.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

TaE ENeLIsH IDEA OF AmEFIcA-A correspondent
OF the Tribune says The Engshman's general idea
OF the United States is that the people in a rude
state OF semi barbarsm with 10 social refinement, and
grave digging, lean, lank genera Of aukccs wor-
shipping but one God, and he, Mdmmon; ready at
not fight at all to have touch of oob.Iay TO keen hi,
hand in in fine, poor degenerate ofshoot, from no
bic Stoch) living Struggling wccdy of life and
destined, some Of these odd days 10 disappear by a
sudden rot like Paddy's poiaoc. This is Mr.. Bnps
pretty solid conyiCtiOn-mOst unsocmuy translated In
plain EmglislI-of the "UnvcYsal Yankee Nation"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

How FARMER OUT WEST PRESERVES HIS
EGGs-A gallon pot is filed with eggs; and one
pint OF lime, of the consistency Of common white
wash, poured in, and the pot filed with water.
"A board IS then placed on the top, and the water
which is never changed. as well as the egps, re-
mains pure and sweet. This practice is the ons
most common in France, the inhabitants of which
to their love Of frogs aud sonp, add ALSO It
a very comnendabie taste for egus
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

Gen. Taylor's eldest daughter. the wife Of Chi
Jefferson Davis, had The queerest name for fenale
we ever heard Of, 1t being Thomas Jefferson FAY.
lor.
The oddly Of this name is thus explained BY 4
friend Of Gen. Taylor's The old General in his
younger days, tool! notion as Young men often do,
that he would get married, which he did and being
great admrer of Thomas Jefferson, he declared his
intention Of naming his first child after him In tho
course Of hum5n events, he became tie father OF a
beautiful daughter. True TO his purpose, as he
''never surreDders," he had her baptized Thomas
jefferson Taylor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

"A Smart Man Mr.. Wilhelmus Simmons, Of
Taghkanic. n. York. found large hornets nest
under the caves Of his barn, on Tuesday last, and
determined to destroy it. So he took some matches,
tied them to pole, and with them set fire to the
nest, and totally destroyed it. Unfortunately, how
ever, the barn was also burned, together with a
thousand bushels Of oats, large quantity OF rye.
hay. sc. Loss from $1,000 10 $780, no insu-
rance
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

THE shin Of fat Dog.-Would ye like to
buy dog skin, sir? If its good one | will
buy it. A good one-why it was taken off Of the
latest dog You ever saw, he was dreadful fat
oh. you never did see any thing like the was
as fat-oh, he was most mighty fat! But don't
know about fat dogs skins being 50 very good
have heard they were tender Oh--bIt wal
don't know as can say he was so darned thun-
deratiou fat arter all.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
wADSwoRTa, TURNER g. 90.
Wholesale Dealers in DRY Goods

NO. rs, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND,
w LII open this Fall as early as practicable, a
large stock ofFALL & WINTER GOODS,
OF unusual extent and variety; and they would re-
sPecttully solicit the Merchants of Augusta and the
sdJacent Counties TO give them call feeling con-
ndent that an examination of their stock will salts
" aii that oy making their purchases here, they
VIII reallze advantages not found at the North.
WADSWORTH, TURNER & co.
Richmond, Aug. IL, le47.-2m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

TEMPERANCE ANECDoTE.-Charlcs XII, king OF
Sweden, drank sometimes TO excess, to dis
turb his In of his drunken bouts, he lost
the respect which due 10 the queen, his mother
She retired to her chamber overwhelmed with grief,
and remained there all the following day.-As she did
not make her appearance the king inquired the
This being told him, he took glass OF Wine in his hand,
her, 81 have learned that yesterday, in cups, for
got myself towards you come to ask your pardon.
and TO prevent recurrence of such fault. drink
this glass to your health il shall be the last during
my life" He kept his word, and from that day never
tasted wine.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS.

| The facility with which some of our old build
ings may be torn down. and the bricks cleaned fol
use in new ones is some advantage; but in putting
up new buildings it is very desirable that they
should be erected firmly and substantially, with
regard to their perrnanence as structures. More
especially is this the case, now that our character
and style of building has become better, and tho
| brick manufactured here, more beautiful and du-
! rable than has ever before been made. To obtain
the requisite firmness in walls, ii is necessary that
| the best chemical combination of lime, sand, water
and burnt clay should be made. To do this the
manner in which this chemical combination is pro-
duced should be studied and practised by the work.
men, The following letter which we find in the
Cumberland Civilian, being from distinguished
chemist of the East, to gentleman OF that place,
gives more information on the subject than any
, thing we have seen, and we copy II in the hope
that the information it contains will be of service.
$40 make strong cement, the lime should be-
well slakcd before the sand is added, and the wa
ter should not be sparngly used. As chemical
combination is TO be obtained, it will require the
sand and lime to be in proper proportions, and the
lime being very slightly soluble, the mixture should
be made at least ~ 80 days before is used-if
longer it will only be better-In the mean time it
should be stirred frequently, and water added, and
if possible the brick should be made wet when put
into the work.
"By pursuing these directions, sci.e as well
as carbonate of lime will be formed, making to-
gether firmer compound than the original rock
of limestone, while the wettng of the brick pre-
vents it from absorbing the water from the mortar
and at the same time permits the process Of adhe-
sion between the brick and cement act.
"A wall of inches laid in this manner. Isl SD
pcriofto OF IA inches put up within "a or 48
hours of making the mechanical mixture. and de-
pending the chemical combination taking place
in the wall, which, in the absence of the proper
moisture it can never do.
GAS there is difference in the proportions Of
hydrates of lime produced from the different fam-
lies of limestone, ii is best to use one bushel of
sand for every half bushel of slaked lime Some
times Stake two, sometimes three bushels for one
but let the lime be fairly measured, and the same
with the sand, the labor being of no consequence
when we look 10 the object to be attained. Chem
ical combinations not the result of chance, and
good cement is chemical combination and
mechanical mixture. Remember the proportions
are bushe of slaked lime, l bushel Of sand,
and plenty of water"
Those who have houses to build ought to pay
attention to this subject, mortar improperly
mixed or in undue proportions is no better than SO
much clay.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

Mr.. CLAY has been nominated for the Presiden-
cy oy the Democratic Wing Young Mems General
Committee of New York. The following is the
resolution:
Resolred That in the designation of the person
for the Wing candidate for the approaching can
vasS, we have encountered no embarrassnents,
have met with no discordant opinions. and for that
high and solemn trust do not hesitate again to
inscrbe and blaZon our shields the much loved
and long honored name of Henry Clay.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
.NOfice Ia fhe 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 as to give comfort and satisfaction to
those who may CALL
WILLIAM H. CARRIER,
MICHAEL G.. HARTMAN.
Staunton, April 30 lS47.
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Aaw Partnership.
DIR. c. W, HARDIN.

HAVING permanently located in Middlebrools,
respectfully tenders his professional services
to the citizens of the town and vicinity. Office
one door west of Gardeners Hotel.
July %, lS47.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

The mind is full
OF curious changes that pcrplex itself,
Just like the visible world and the heart Gibbs
Like the great sca-(rst .tlo,rs and then retires;
And on the passions doth the spirit ride
Through sunshine and in rain, from good TO ill,
Then TO deep vice, and on back to virtue;
Till in the grave, that universal calm,
We sleep the sleep eternal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

a German volunteer who lately returned 10 Chi
caeo. from the war, boasts that he made $500 5u.
ring campaign Of few months, by punderino ths
bodies Of MeEicsns who had fallen in battle,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

POETRY.
THE SAILORS FAREWELL

BY siR WALTER SCOTT.
Farewell! Farewell! the voice you hear,
Has left its last sot tone with you,--
Its next must join the scaward cheer,
And shout among the shouting crew.
The accents which / scarce could form
Beneath your lrown's controlling check,
Must give the word, above the storm,
To cut the mast aud clear the wreck.
The timid eye dared not raise
The hand that shook when pressed to thine,
Must point the guns upon the chase,
Alust bid the deadly cutass shine.
To all i love, or hope, or fear.
Honor, or own, a long adicu!
To all that life has soft and dear,
Farewell save memory of you!
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Nj | S C Il j. l. A N Y.
AN EDITOR NOT AGENTLEMaN

Macracon, Of the Dayton Transcript, tells the
following good one, as part of his experience He
says:
We have travelled 1900 miles within the last
few days by land and by water The tavern
keepers, steam captains, sc, &C., have uniformly
chalked our hat and Indignantly refused to permit
us to pay way. In Short, upon the expansive
lake, in the packets hotels and floating palaces of
Lake Erie, we have had great ''free biow' and
have uniformly been regarded among the 'sdead
heads" This you will regard as very pleasant
and certainly very agreeable and advantageous way
OF travelling But there one free blow" we
received which came near knocking us into the
middle of next week. The incident is SO comcaI
that we will relate it, if the Joke is at our ex-
pense.
While on board one of the splendid steamers
which ply between Buffalo and Chicago, the fur
on our chin grew rather longer than was agreeable.
and we repaired to the barber shop on board to have
| 1t taken Off The fellow did it up in first rate
| style. After he had combed and oiled our head
brushed our clothes and slicked us up fine. we felt
| gratiiied,-pulled out dime and proffered it to
him as reward for his services. He drew himself
| up with considerable pompositv.
| 81 understands" said he ''dat YOU is an Edi-
tor?''
| Well! what oft said we
| "We never charge editors nofin" said he.
But my woolly friend, said we, there are good
many editors travelling nuw-a-days and such libe-
rality on your part will prove a runous business
.'Oh neber mind, said he, s'we makes it all up
off de gemmen.''
We inconlinently sloped
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
CASH FOR NEGROES.

VTNHE subscriber is anxious to purchase large
u number of NEGROES OF both sexes-sound
and likely. Persons having Negroes to dispose of
will find IL to their interest to give him call be-
fore selling. lie will pay the very highest prices.
E Letters addressed 10 me at this place will
be promptly attended to.
JOHN MOORE, Jr.
May IS, lS47-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

Mr.. DoBsoN the late locofoco candidate for
Congress in the Sixth District of Indiana, will, it
is said, contest the seat of his Wing opponent, Mr.
Dunn, who was elected by majority of twelve
votes,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

a WARN WIsH.-A poor widow woman was rela-
ting 10 neighbor, how fond her husband of having
good fire how busy he would make himself in fixing
ii that it would burn "Ah, poor dear man - she
continued, 81 hope he's gone where they keep good
GrnS
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CHEAP yUENI@WEN,
A. D. CHANDLER

PEGS leave TO Inform his friends and the public
- generally, that he has now on hand the largest
and best selected stock of Furniture he has of
fered in this market, and which he offers at lower
prices than heretofore for CASH, country produce or
good paper. Cali and examine.
gcy- Wanted in exchange for furniture, several
Good Horses A. ID. e..
Staunon. April 6, 1917.
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REV. r. w. BAILEY, PRINCIPAL.


MRs BAILEY continues her instructions in the Music
and French Departments.
Miss ELIzABErH BAILEY, from Portland, is engaged
to instruct classes in Drawing and Painting
Miss CoRNELtA X. SToCKBRIDGE from Bath, Maine,
trH De connected c,h the school at the opening She.
,reu MS Mss Bailey, is Grored teacher, a,d mil be
retained NE patronage Of e school tciH justify IL.
THE Course STUDIES embraces a liberal Educa
tion, prescribed in the best collegiate Institutes of the
Rhetoric, and English Compositions continued thro'
the whole term of the young ady's residence at the
Seminary.
The ACADEMIC YEAR commences the first Mon
day Of September and closes the last week in June
VACATION, July and August
The Academic year is divided into tro sessions of
free months tdch The first session closes the first
OF February and the second the last of june There
as no racdtOn beficeen them A few days of recess
ly are given at Christmas.
Pupils may enter at any time, and charged from
the time they enter. No deductions made for alb
sencc unless in of sickness, strict necessity.
This Seminary has been in successful operation FOR
five under its present organization-wth steady
patronage, which has averaged about so pupils.
The building is large, connections, and centrally
placed in hcalthiu and quiet Town in the fruitful Val
ley of Virginia.
The whole arrangements to young ladies the
best protection in family discipline, united with efficient
progress IN mental education.
EXPENSES FOR SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Scientific and Literary Course, per Ses-
sion OF five months, from Sl2 to SIS.
Latin and Gree, either or both, TO-
French, 10.
If two or all the above languages ia
ken, the whole charge for them is u.s.
In no instance, however, is a charge Of
more Than S25 Session made for any
selection, or all The abOue named branch
es together
Former pupils may join any single class
in the Scientific and Literary course for
S. per Session, aud in this case she will
be required 10 submit written compost
tons with the class monthly
| 1ncdenais for Rents, 80 cents.
The pupil is liable other charge ex-
cept in the Music DEPARrMENT. For
Lessons on Piano Forte and in vocal mu-
sic, with of Piano, 500.
Lessons on Guitar, if added to Piano, s 10
If alone, $40.
| Drawing and Painting, 10.
BOARDING.
Boarding in respectable and genteel families can be
| procured for from SIS to s 10 per mouth.
PAYMENTS
The bills for tuition payable in advance, or at the
close Of tho Session settled by bond bearing incrcs,
from the commencement Of the Session
August Is, 1917.
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We inconlinently sloped.

This reminds us of hit once made by the pre-
sent editor of the official organ. In 1887, partly
through his influence as editor of the Richmond
Enquirer. the loco foco Virginia Legislature re-
qulred the bank 10 report the business Of all who
owed them over 5000 dollars In the report of
one of the Richmond banks appeared, 'editor
$4,000" Everybody knew it was him. In
the report from the Wheeling banks there were
some whose business was not easily characterized
and who were reported as ''gentlemen" Mr.. r..
looked over the Wheeling bank reports, and shrug-
glng his shoulders, exclaimed drily, Il wish our
banks had been polite enough to call their editors
gentlemen. UheeHng Times.
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LATEST FASiIrONS

from New York and Philadelphia, he is prepared
TO all work in his line in the SUI Gror
style aud at the shortest notice.
Mr.. q Rear's merits in his line of business
surpassed. The subscriber has neatly fitted up his
shop aud made every other arrangement to continue his
business a enlarged and much improved scale.
He is pleased acknowledge his gratitude for the for
er patronage of his friends and generous public, and
respectfully solicts continuance Of the same Per-
sons respectfully invited to call and examine his
work and Fashions, specimens Of which always on
hand, one door West of VIM. Kylc's, Esq, Main ST.,
opposite the Post Office
ID. w. ARNOLD.
Staunton. NAV I. IS4T.
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VMN@N yLNHJMNps
PORTRAIT PAINTER,

"A NNOUNCES 10 the Public that he has RE-
Ia MOVED his Studio and Exhibition Room to
the store-room recently occupied by Mr. A. S. Kin
ney, opposite McClung's Hotel, where he is pre-
pared to receive orders, and execute work in the
best style.
May 81, i5A.