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EXPENSES FOR SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.

Scientific and Literary Course, per Scs
sion of five months, from $l2 to SIS
Latin and Greek, either or both, 10.
French, 10.
II two or all the above languages
ken. the whole charge for them is 10.
in no instance, however. is a charge of
more than SS25 a Session made for any
selection, OF al The djoce named branch
IS together.
Former pupils may join any single class
in the Scientific and Literary course for
S. per Session, and in this she will
be required 10 submit written compost
tons with the class monthly.
Incdcntais Tor Rents, 80 cents.
The pupil is liable 10 other charge
cept in the Music DEPARTMENr For
Lessons on Piano Forte and in vocal mu-
sic, with OF Piano, SEQ.
Lessons on Guitar if added to Piano. SIC
If alone. $40.
Drawing and Painting, 10.
BOARDING
Boarding in respectable and gcntccl families can be
procured for from SIS to S! per month
PAYAEEIITS.
The bills for tuition payable in adv ancc. at the
close Of the Session settled by bond bearing interest
from the commencement OF the Session.
August Is, 1871.
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VOL. XIV.
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POET Y.
WE ARE GROWING OLD.
BY FRANCES BROWN.

We are growing old how the thought will rise
When glance Is backward cast
On some long remembered spot that lies
In the silence of the past:
Ii may be the shrine of our early vows
Or the tomb Of early tears;
But 1t seems like far-oif isle to us,
In the stormy sea of years.
Oh, wide and wild are the waves that part
Our steps from lis grcenness now.
And we miss the joy of many heart.
And the light of many 4 brow
For deep DER many stately bark
lave the wheining pillows rolled
That sleered with us from that early mark
Oh, friends. we are growing old
Old in the dmness aud the dust
OF our daily tolls and cares,
Old in the wrecks of love and trust
Which our burdened memory bears
Each form may wear To the passlnp razo
The bloom of liie's freshness vet,
Aud beams may brighten our latter DAYS,
Which the morning never met
But OH the changes we have seen,
In the far and winding way;
The graves in our path that have grown green
And the locks that have grown grave
The winter still on our own may spare
The sable 0r the gold
But we saw their SHOWS upon brighter hair
And, friends, we are growing old
We have gained The worlds cold wisdom now.
We have learned To pause and fear;
But where are the living ounts whose flow
Was a JOY of heart to hear?
We have won the wealth of many cline,
And the lore of many page;
But where is the hope that saw i'm tmo
But its boundess heriiage2
VIII it come again when the violet wakes,
And the woods their youth renew
We have stood in the light of sunny brakes,
Where the bloom was deep and blue;
And our souls might JOY in the spring time then,
Bnt the joy was faint and cold,
For ii ne'cr could give us the youth again
OF hearts that are growing old.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

There is more sunshine than rain-more ;oy than
paln-more love than hate--mOre smiles than tears
in the world Those who say to the contrary we
would rot choose for our friends or companions
The good heart, the tender feelings, and the pleas
ant disposition, make smiles, love, and sunshine
every where. \ word spoken pleasantly is a large
spot of Sunshine on the sad hoar;-.who has not
seen IFS effects? A smile is like the bursting out
Of the sun behind cloud TO him who thought he
had no friend in the wide world The tear Of af-
fiction, how brilliantly it shines along the dark path
of lie! thousand gems make milky way on
Garth, more glorious 'han the glorious clusters over
our heads.
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III e n IL Y B A IL T.
TAILOR,

WOULD barely announce to the public that
w after winter not JW-ren of employ, he is
now ont with the latest
Spring and Sg7BilllscT Fashions,
and desires persons wishing neat fit in their gar
mens to give him call at the Sign of the Bear"
where he hopes to be able to render complete salts
faction to all. So those who are bare need not
bear that bare ness, for he is not only ready,' but
willing at all times to render such aid to bare man
rs will prove TO him that he is not Bear ,-but
barely informing the bare where they can be served:
Staunton, May 27, lS47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

EFFECTS OF NOT KNOWING FRrNcH.-Not long
aiter the general peace, when all classes of Eng
llsh travellers, learned and unearned polished and
unpublished flocked TO the Continent in search of
the classical and the picturesque, one of these pill
grIns met companion sitting in state of most
woeful despair. and apparently near the last ago
MES, by the side of one of the mountain lakes of
Switzerland. With great anxiety he inquired the
cause Of his suffering said the latter, II
was very hot and thirsty, and took large dranrht
of the clear water of the lake, and then sat down
on this stone TO consult my guide book To NV
establishment found there that the water Of this
lake is very poisonous! o! am gone man
| feel 1t running all over me. have only few
minutes to live! Remember me to - LET
me see the guide book" said his friend Turning
to the passage, he read, "L'eau du lac est biea DO,
isson euse"-the water of the lake abounds in fish
''ls that the meaning of p" ''CertainIv" 81
never was better" said the dying man leaping up
with counenance radiant the sun on a fine
May morn Then extending his arm in the true
long bow style-''There's musce;" he cut sp-
ries of capers over the grass that would have done
honor to a Nestris. ''Wha would have become of
YOU" said his friend, ''if | had not met Won ?,,-
II should have died OF imperfect knowledge of the
French language"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10
Tailoring Establishment,
BAGGATNSg @AMG AIMS
TUDSON MACoX

wakes this method Of informing his friends and
~ the public generally, that he has on hand a
large and handsome assortment of
C.4RRL1GES and BUGGIES. BAROUCH-
ES and n OCK,HJV.9YS,
which he will sell as low as can be bought in any
of tie cites, of the same kind of work
C4RRL8GE HARNESS Of all descriptions.
md IR.1VELLLNCf TRUNKS always on hand
"a good supply OF Springs md .4rletrceS, Harness
and Carriage Mounting.
He is prepared TO do all kinds OF repairing at the
shortest notice, and at low prices. Also large
assortment, 50 dozen of
FANCY C.4.N,E MD ULNDSOR CHAIRS
MD ROCKING CH4IRS,
all of which he will sell low. Any person wishing
to purchase would do well to call and sec his stock
as ne is determined to sell any of the above articles
as low as they can be purchased elsewhere.
Staunton. April %, 1917
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10
PAY THE MECHANIC.

The rich man who employs the mechanic does
not know what Inconvenience, loss of time and ex
pense he exposes him to, by neglecting to pay an
undlspnied bill, on presentation. Without Goinu
Tar into the subject, let propose very simple
example, OF constant occurrence. a mechanic ,in-
derakes job for which his honest CHARGE is fifty
dollars. 1t Is done 10 the satisfaction of his en-
pioyer lie expects his pay on the presentation of
his bill Why should he not receive it? He has
been employed a week that job with two or
three Journeymen, besides furnishing the raw mate
rails. paying shop rent and other expensive contin
gencies. Why should he be asked TO wait six
months or year for his money! He must nav
his hands on Saturday. provide for his family du
ring The week. pay for his stock, and lay up some
thing against rent day. Is it reasonabe-is il inst
that his ready employer should ask him to wait for
his pay until his convenient time, when cash is not
scarce, when three per cent. Z month is not 10 be
had on the loan of money that belongs to Others or
which ought TO be appropriated to the payment of
honest debts, instead of sleeping and laitenng at
interest on posi- notes-or contributing to the artif-
clal wants OF his family-or gratifying a reckless
spirit of speculation in visionary stock Is it
righteous, is it Just. that man of supposed wealth
should do this, and leave the honest, hard WORKING
mechanic to the merces of small creditors, the i'm
portunities of journeymen and the rapacity of usu
rious eXtortioners Certainly not.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

The Pea Patch Island case, the title TO which is
in dispute between the State Of New jersey and
the United States, opened before the Hon
John Sergeant, the arbitrator, in Philadelphia on
Thursday. Mr.. Clayton led of, and during his
remarks some very ancient and curious papers
were Produced
Gone of these (says the North Amercan) was
nothing less than the original deed from KING
Charles H. OF England, with his autograph and
royal seal, TO his most dear brother James Duke of
York and Albany, afterwards James II y in which
the King conveys Newcastle and twelve miles
round about it, to the Duke for ten Thousand ysars.
in consideration of the Dukes yielding and paying
TO him to,V rabbH skins annually on each feast of
Michael the Archangel.
''Then came several deeds from the Duke, (af
forwards the King.) with his signature and arms.
to William Penn, in which, out of special regard
to the memory and many eminent and faithful GER
vices which Admiral Sir William Penn. fa;ner oi
the founder of Pennsylvania. had rendered 10 him
(the Duke.) for ten shiIlings, conveyed the same
property to orr Quaker progeni:or
'These deeds. after having been lost for nearly
two centuries, were ionad recently in the charter
room at Stoke Pngics. the seat of William Penn's
descendants. in England. The exterors of their
/ were black with age, but the signatures seals EN-
baz'nry. ami royal images the interior, were q.
! fresh and clear as though but two days instead oil
nearly two centuries, had passed since their delive
I ry."
The United States are now in possession of tn,
island The Hon. J. NJ. Clayton and the Hon
james n. Bayard, of Delaware. are counsel for thu
Government; Gen. John II. Eaton and the Hon
George II. Blbb for the New Jersey claimants
The United States claims the island under a gran
from the State of Delaware for the purpose O
building ratification, and the point in dispute i
whether the State of Delaware was the owner
Nat Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10
Il wns bnt natural dad everv trne hoarled Amer-

1t was but natural that every true hearted Amer
can should feel proud Of the spectacle presented by
his country two years ago. Then every thing
wore the smile Of promise Heaven blessed the soil
with abundant haryests and the people were cheer
full and happy. An evil and malicious fend alone
could fail to enjoy prospect so eminently pleasing
and yet our rulers were Discontinued. Their Gu.
pidty was fired whenever they turned their atien-
tion to Mexico. Burning with an unhoy lust to
appropriate the possessions of weak neghbor
they got up miserable preteXt for war, and I'M
derlook to sustain il with such logic as hypocrisy
suggests and the devil approves. The object Oh
the is conquest and the effect Of it has been
disturb the universal harmony, and to rend thous
anGs Of hearts with deepest agony. If Mexico be
annexed. she cannot reward us for the blood and
treasure. and sacrifice Of Happiness the attempt tc
conquer her has already cost us on the contrary
she will be a burden on the energies Of our Go
vernment and continual source of annoyance L
the people.-LofSyHe ,Journn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

An old fellow in New Hampshire brags Of hay
ing two Of the most tender hearted sons in the
world He says when he asks them to bring an
armfu Of wood do any little ''chore, they begin
10 CYU IN q minute.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

We learn from the Richmond papers that the
bridge over South Anna river Con the railroad from
Richmond TO frcdercksburg,) which was destroy
Cd
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

CoNsoLATIoN-"Arey you not afraid your wife
will get married again when you die ~
81 hope she may, as there will then be one man
in the world who VIII know how TO pity me ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

GENERoUs As BEAvE.--Soveral of Captain G..
NJ. Clay's company of volunteers, who were pris-
onors in Mexico, have published card, in the
course of which they say
''When Captain Henry made his escape, and
the Mexican commander, excited by that event,
gave orders for the massacre OF the Americans,
Capt Clay exclaimed, ''Kill the oficers-sparo
the soldersl" a Mexican Major ran to him. pre-
senling 4 cooked pistol to his breast He still OK
claimed ''I< mc--kill the olliccrs-but spare
the men-thcy are nnocent!" Who but G. Nj.
Clay. with loaded pistol TO his head, and in the
hand of enraged enemy, would have shown such
magnanimous selfdeyotion? If any man is enti-
tied to be called the soldiers friend, }" lie is"
The House Of Bishops Of the p. r.. Church, has
virtually affirmed Bishop Onderdouks sentence
Of suspension, by giving him leave 70 withdraw
his letter complaining of lis iegaIity, accompani-
ed by pretty distinct opinion that there is no pros
pcct at all of his resloTaon.-Ths course was a
dop;ed, by vote of II to G-the six being the
Bishops. who, on the trial of Bishop Onderdonk
originally, were in favor OF verdict OF not guilty
Two Bishops did not vote. each of whom, it is
said. would have concuucd with the majority
JVMg.
Why nv PIP rT.-Wo see an anecioto in tho
papers which furnishes reason why the famous
John Hancock wrote his signature to the Declare
ton OF independence III so large and bold hand
II is known that the British Government offered
$1,000 for his head. and according 20 the Maine
Cnliiyator. when he appended his signature 10 the
"Dccaration.' he did it as though he wished To
dash his whole soul into it, and rising from his
seat, he exclaimed: There, John Bull can read
my name without spcctaclcs-hc may double his
reward. ard set him al defiance"
81 declare in the face of day that this Govern.
'Incnt was not instituted FOR the purpose of often
"sIye war. No; it was framed 60 use its own Ian
'guagc) tor the common offence and general wei
care. which arc inconsistent with Offensive war
! 81 call that offensive wal which goes out Of ON
Gown limits and jurisdiction for tho attainment o.
'oijccs not within those limits and that jurisdle
f! 'uon.' --JouN HtNpoLrH ~ 1906
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

ENEMtEs-liave yor enemies? Go straight
on. and mind them not If they block up your
path, walk around tnem, and do your duty regard
less of their spite A man who has no enemies. is
seldom good Cor anything--he is made of that kind
OF mater Al which is 50 easily worked, that every
one hGs a hand in it.--A sterling character--one
WHO thinks for himself, and speaks what.hc thinks
Is always sure TO have enemies. They are as ne
ccssary to him as fresh air. They keep him alive
and active. A celebrated character. who was sur
rounded by enemies, used to remark :-''They arc
sparks, which, if you do not blow. will 90 out of
themselves" Let this be your feeling. while en-
deavoring to live down the scandal of those who
bitter against you. If YOU stop to dispute you
but do they desire. and open the way for more
abuse. Let the poor fellows talk-ihere will be a
reaction, il you perform your duty; and hundred,
who were once aenated from you, will flock tC
you and acknowledge their errors.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

Refer Tow alter & Co, S. X. Burkholder Co.,
II Black & Co, Baltimore; DR.. J. w. Rice, New
Market va. John j. Allen, Mt. Jackson, Va. ri. VI.
Brent Esor Cashier Valley Bank, Jos. III. Sherrard,
Cashier Farmers Bank, Winchester.
M Our agent in Baltimore will pay all frciRhts on
Goods ordered to our
winchester, Oct. !, 1916,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

Chloride Of Soda. is said. in the London Lancet,
a medical work. 10 be an efIectua cure for a burn.
II is stated in that Journal as an example that an
attorney, in attempting to put out the flames that
had attacked the curtains Of his bed. got his hand
burned and blistered but not broken. lie sent for
couple of quarts Of the lotion four ounces of the
solution to pint Of water, had it poured into soup
plates, wrapped his hands in lint, as no skin was
broken, and 50 kept them for some time. Mex;
morning he was so perfectly well, that only one
small patch Of burn remained, vet an hour had G.
apsed before the application 1t is added that the
same remedy is sufficient TO heal scalds and black
eve.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

"Thc Prayer Of Moses executed on one string!'
said Mrs. Darlington. praying, suppose, 70 be
cut down. Poor Moses ~ sighed she "executed
on one string well don't know as ever heard
Of any bodys being executed ttCO strings, unless
the rope broke; :" and she went on wondering bow
IL ccuId DO
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10

''Dear. dear said Mrs. Partington, "what bar
barous acts war does make men commit. even in
the present agel Why, it was only the other day
that a man in the Cambridge omnibus pointed out
the house where nc said General Washington was
G,,rrtercdw
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-10
NEW TAIL0R'S SHOP.
AMOS r. BALE

AILUS K. .BALsEs
WOULD respectfully inform his friends and
w the public in general, that he has opened Il
new
Tailoring establishments,
in Staunton, where he may be found ready and
willing. at all times, to do work entrusted to him.
in the most FAsHIoNABLE style. From his expe-
rience in the business, and desire to please all
who may favor him with their custom. ne hopes to
receive liberal share OF patronage
o. All kinds Of Country produce will DO taken
in exchange for work.
o. Particular attention paid to Cutting and Re
pairing.
05- Shop one door above NJ. Cushing's.
Sept. g, S47.--3m
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-19
OUR TICK EFT.

The harmony and conciliatory spir-
it which Characterised the proceed
ings of the Wing Convention, held on
Saturday last, in this town, augurs
we'll for the triumph of our candidates.
The Convention, in making their
selections, acted, we are sure, for the
best interest of the people.
Our esteemed fellow-citizen, M. NJ.
JACKSON, ESQ, would have received
a unanimous nomination at the hands
of the Convention nomination
which the people would have most
CpEERFuLLY RATIFIED-had not pro-
fessional and private engagements
compelled him 10 decline it and by
no one would he have been more
warmly and more cordially supported,
than by Mr.. WAsHBURNE, whom the
Convention, with great unanmity, Sc
lected for Mineral Point. We rejoice
that no iealousies or rivalries, among
prominent individuals in our party, Ell
Their here or in other portions of the
county, exist, to interfere with the
success of our nomination. We have
ticket that the PEOPLE-the mass
es of both parties, can support, and
n
which, we trust, will be TRIUMPH
ANTLY ELECTED.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-19

LIFE PRESERVES FOR THREsHERs The
Ohio Cultivator, in speaking Of injuries
from dust. to the lungs Of persons engaged
In threshing. gives the following receip-
as preventative of life
Take piece of the finest sponge, large
enough to cover the mouth and nostrils,
hollow it out so as to fit closely; tack a
tape string around the outside. long en-.
ough for the ends to tie over the top of
the head soak the sponge in soft water
and squeeze the water out with the hand.
then when ready tie il on tightly and
evenly, so as to cover the mouth and nos
.trls completely. You can breathe and
talk as freely through The sponge as with.
out it, Though it will trouble those who
use the filthy weed, and you can thresh
where the dust from the machine rises
like dense fog around the head, the
lungs being as free from harm as if YOU
were hoeing corn.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-19

GENUS MAMMOTH.-We have in our
office beet, weighing trenfy sir pounds.
and measuring thirty t,ro inches in cir
cumterencc. 1t is a blood beet, and so
transparency red, that it seems ,airlv to
blush for It's unseemly proportions. 1t
was raised by Mr., LUTHER OvERrox of
this town. Wegfrld ~. " Messenger.
We give it up. Fataer Overton." and
console oussuIf with the fact that the beet
that beat us SO badly, was raised in
Wing STATE, Wing, County, WING Torn,
Whig Garden, cultivated by Wing hands.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-19

DISTRICT COURT.

United ss' States Novnn.r. TERM.
Daniel Kennedy } =
This case, one of unusual interest,
(which was tried at the session of the Court
few weeks since, when the defedant was
found guilty, and new trial granted) &C.
cupled the attention of the Court during
the whole of Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week. lac defendant was charged
with setting fire to a barn in Grant coun-
tv. The trial was conducted on the part
OF the People by NJ. NJ. JACKSON, ESQ,
prosecuting Attorney, who depended en-.
tIrely upon circumstantial evidence,-and
defended by SAMUEL CRAWFORD, ESQ,
both Of which gentlemen addressed the
Jury with degree Of eloquence, candor,
ana fairness, seldom surpassed at the bar.
After the close of the arguments Of the
counsel, JUDGE Dunn charged the jury in
very lucid and distinct manner. during
which he paid higher compliment to the
learned gentlemen who addressed the iury
than we are capable of doing. The case
was submitted to the jury on Wednesday
evening, who remained out during the
night, and an Thursday morning returned
a verdict of not gui7iy.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-11-19

GTMost cheerfuly do we comply with
the wishes of our friends at Franklin, in
publishing the proceedings of the Clay
MEETING, held in that place on the 18th.
Although his elevation to the Presiden.
tial Chair is not needed to add laureIs 70
the wreath which already encirces his
brow, 1t Is not surprising, that at time
like the present, when the purest and best
man in the nation is needed at the head Of
the Executive Department, the name
of HENRY CLAY, should stand like
beacon light to the weather.beaten mar.
mer, pointing to the veteran Statesman
as the only refuge of safety.