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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06

"John," inquired domino of hopeful pupil.
'what is nailer" GA man who makes nails -
said John. Very good. What is tailor ~
Zone who makes tails" ooh, You stupid fell
lowW said the domino, biting his lips. man who
makes tails ~ eyes, MASTER" returned John. ''if
the tailor did not put tails to the coats he made,
they would be all .iacketsN
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06
STEPHEN GIRARD.

The following capital auecdote. illustrative O
the pecuarites of the late Stephen Girard of Phil
adelpha, is from the New Bedford Bulletin: we
have not seen it published before:
"Mr. Girard had favorite clerk. one who every
way pleased him, and who, when at the ape OF
twenty-one years. expected Mr. Girnd to cav
something to him in regard to his future prosnec,s
and perhaps lend him helping hand in slar,ing
him in the world. But Mr.. Girard said nothing.
carefully avoiding the subject of his escape from
minority. AT length after the lapse of some weeks.
the clerk mustered courage enough to address MIR.
Girard upon the subject.
81 suppose, sir, said the clerk, 81 am now free
and thought would say something In YOU as to
my future course. What do you think Ihad better
%"
''Yes, l know you are Free" said Mr. Girard,
land my advice to you is that you 90 and learn the
coOpeT's trade"
This announcement well nigh threw the clerk
OIL the track, but, recovering his equilibrium, he
said II MIR. Grard was in earnest, he would do so.
81 am in earnest" said Mr.. Girari; and the
clerk, rather hesitatngy, sought one of the best
coopers, agreed upon the terms of apprenticeship,
and went at it in earnest. "ln process OF time.n
the young cooper became master of his trade and
could make as good barrel as any other cooper
He went and told Mr.. Girard that he had qradua
ted with all the honors of the craft. and was ready
to set up his business at which the old man seem
ed much gratiiied, and told him To make three of
the best barrels he could get up. The young coop
er selected the choicest materials, and soon put in
shape and finished his three barrels, and wheeled
them up to the old mans counting room. Mr. Gil
rard said the barrels were iirst-raie, and demanded
the price.
''Onc dollar" said the clerk, sis as low as can
live by"
''Cheap enough" said his employer; ''make out
your bill and present it,
And now comes the cream of the whole. Mr..
Girard drew check for $4,000, and handing it
to the clerkcooper, closed with these words:
"Ihere, take that, and invest it in the best DOS
slbe way, and if you are unfortunate and lose it.
YOU have good trade to fall back upon, which will
afford you good living at all times"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06

private letter from London tells a tale at the
expense Of the lady of our Minister that is rather
good. 1t Is said she made purchase of shawl
and wore At home, leaving the old one to be sent
She soon paraded up Regent street, at high noon
the observed Of all. Much TO her surprise. upon
her arrival at home, her dressing maid saw upon
her shoulder ticket pinned to the shawl, reading
very chaSte for 40 shingsp'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06
Hauling for VVagOncrs.

II WILL give Sc per ton for hauling Pig Metal to
Il Winchester and s. 80 to Scottsvlle Wagon
ers who wish be employed in this business may
find it to their interest to call on L. Paul & Co,
whose Store large supply of Metal will always be
kept on hand ready for market.
A. ST G.. TURK.
Nav 6, IS47.--6m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06
B0LTING-CLOTHS,

IUST received, a fresh lot of the 'Hot Anker
- Brand" of Boiling Cloths. Those in want of
the article will do well to give us call before they
buy. WOOD & BANNER.
Winchester Depot, March %, lS47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06

tor to ''put her out of the car" He received the
open scorn of the company. His insensibility to
such scene of distress almost defies belief; and
yet this is, in every particular, an oer true tale"
Should HE ever read these lines, may his nmrbie
heart be softened by the recollection Of his bruali
y!
Again the poor benighted beauty raised her be
witching voice TO one Of the most solemn sacred
airs:
ooh where shall rest be found,
Rest for the weary soul ~
and continued her melancholy chaunt until we
reached the steamer Mt. Vernon, on board of which
we descended the magnificent James river, the
unhappy brother and sister occupying the "lades'
cabin" His was SORROW too profound for ordi-
nary consolation and no one dared to intrude so
far upon his grief as to satisfy his curiosity,
We were standing the promenade deck, adj
miring the beautiful scenery Of the river, when at
one OF the landings, the small boat pulled away
from the shore with the unhappy pair, route for
the Asylum at Williamsburg. She was standing
erect i'll the stern of the boat, her head still unco-
vered and her white dress and raven tresses flut-
tering i'll the breeze. The boat returned, and the
steamer moved on for Norfolk. They were gone
that brother with his broken heart-that sister with
her melancholy union of beauty and madness.
GLENvARLOCK.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06
MISC E l. l. A N Y.
FROM THE CHARLESTON COURIER.
THE BEAUTIFUL MANIAC.
"The fire that on my hos ON prcyS
Is lone as some volcanic isle,
No torch is kindlcd at its blaze
A funeral pile -

No torch Is kindlcd at its blaze
funeral pilc!'
In the morning train from Petersburg, there was
lady closely yelled, in the same car with cur
selves. She was dressed in the purest white wore
gold bracelets, and evidently belonged to the high
er circles Of society. Her figure was delicate, tho
well developed, and exquisitely symmetrcal and
when she occasionally drew aside her richly en-
brodered veil, the glimpse of her features, which
the beholder obtained, satisfied him of her extreme
loveliness. Beside her sat gentleman in deep
mourning, who watched over her with unusual so
licitude, and several times when she attempted to
rise, he excited the curiosity Of the passengers by
OBTAINING her in her seatl
Outside the cars all was confusion passengers
looking to their baggage porters running, cabmen
cursng, and all the usual hurry and hustle attend
ing the departure of railroad train One shrill
warning whistle from the engine, and we moved
slowly away.
At the first motion of the car, the lady in white
started 10 her feet with one heart piercing scream,
and her bonnet falling off, disclosed the most lovely
and yet most unhappy features we ever contempla-
ted. Her raven tresses fell over her shoulders in
graceful disorder, and claspng her hands in prayer
she turned her dark eyes 80 heaven! What agony
was in that lookl what beauty, toe, what heauenL,
beauty, had not so much of misery been stamped
upon it. Alas that one glance told the melancholy
tale
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06
Notice to 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 as to give comfort and satisfaction to
those who may call.
WILLIAM III. CARRIER,
MICHAEL q. HARTMAN.
Staunton, April %, 1917.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06
r ALL O r / N G..
SPRING AND SUMNER FASHIONS.

SPRING AND SUMNER FASHIONS.
TVNHE undersigned bcgs leave TO inform his customers
Il aud the public generally, that he has employed
Mr.. James 0'Rear, Gan experienced and competent
hand in the of Cutting, &c., recently from the
Eastern Cities the foreman Of his shop, and some OF
the best w0rkmen to aid him. Having recently recei-
we'd all the
s LATEST FASHIONS
from New York and Philadelphia, he is prepared
to execute all work in his line in the most superior
style and at the shortest notice.
MIR. o. Rear's merits in his line Of business not
surpassed. The subscriber has neatly fitted up his
shop aud made every other continue his
business on a enlarged aud much improved scale.
He is pleased to acknowledge his gratitude for the for
mer patronage of his friends and public and
respectfully socits continuance of the same. Per-
respectfully invited to call and examine his
work and Fashions specimens of which arc. always on
hand, one door West of VIM. Kylc's, Esq, Main ST.,
opposite the Post Office.
ID. w. ARNOLD.
Stanton, May I, 1917.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06

"----shc was changed
AS by the sickness Of the soul her mind
Had wandered from its dwelling. and her eyes.
They had not their own Iustre, but the look
Which is not of the earth she was become
The queen of fantastic realm her thoughts
Were combinations OF dsjointcd things
And FORMS impapable and unperccyed
OF others sight, familiar to hers"
Her brother, the gentleman in black, was unre-
hitting in his efforts to soothe her spirit. He led
her back to her seat: but her hair was still I'M
bound, and her beauty unveiled. The cars ratified
on and the passengers in groups resumed their
versation.-Suddenly a wild melody arose it was
the beautiful manac's voice, rich, full and inma-
bic. Her hands were crossed on her heaving DO
som, and she waved her body as she sung with
touching pathos
Shc is far from the land where her young hero sleeps
And lovers around her signing,
But coldly she turns from their gaze and weeps,
For her heart in his grave is lying
She sings the wild songs of her dear native plains,
Every note which he loved awaking-
All little they think, who delight in her strains
How the heart of the minstrel is breaking :"
Her brother was unnamed, and he wept as ool,,
man can 1Ccep. The air changed, and she con
tiDued
"Has sorrow thy young days shaded
AS clouds DER the morning fleet
Too fast have those young days faded
That ever in sorrow were sweet !?
If thus the unkind world wthcr
Each feeling that once was dear;
Come, child of misfortune come hithcr,
I'll weep with thee, tear for tear"
She then sung fragment of the beautiful hymn /:
"Jesus, lover Of my soul.
Let me to thy bosom fly
Another attempt TO rise up was prevented, and
she threw herself on her knees beside her brother,
and gave him such mournGul, cntreating look,
with pialntive 'save me, my brother save your
sister" that scarcely passenger could refrain from
weeping. We say scarcely, for there was one
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06
LATEST FASHIONS
CHEAP yU@NMGrW&R,
A. D. CHANDLER

"A. D. CHANDLER
DEGS 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 ever of
Tered in this market, and which he offers at lower
prices than heretofore for CASH, country produce
good paper Call and examine.
o. Wanted in exchange for furniture. several
Good Horses A. ID. G..
Stanton April s. lSi7.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06

| Again the poor benighted beauty raised her be
witching voice TO one Of the most solemn sacred
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06

The people Of South Carolina are taking stems
TO establish new paper in Washington civ. TO be
devoted TO the elucdatioD and defence Of Sontbeyn
rights and interests. In the establishment Of tbis
press they repudlate all idea of its being ased fol
party purPoses-especially for President makhFf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06

The Mobile Herald says that Riley, the com
inandeT OF the foreign company of runaways and
renegades from the Y. s. Army. who were made
prisoners at the late battles in Mexico, is not an /
rlshiGan, but an Euglishman
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-11-06
III Gard.

The subscribers beg leave to return their sin
GERS thanks for the very liberal encouragement
they have received from their friends since they
commenced business together, and take this
method OF informing them that they have Just
received from the city, the handsolncst and best
assortment of GOODS they have ever purchas-
ed, which, taken in connection with the fact
that they are now iower Than erer, induces them
to nope Tor continuance ofthc patronage they
have heretofore received, to retain which they
Will direct their unwearied attention. They now
have on hand splendid assortment Of Lawns,
French and Bingham, from Sd cts upward.
The best and cheapest lot of caliCoes they have
ever had together with Bareres, dc Lanes, Al
pacas, Ginghams; &c. sc. Summer wear for
men and boys with cloths, cassmeres and vest =
ings, all OF which will be sold low Persons in
want Oft above, or almost any article will find
it to lhcl advantage to cali before purchasing
elsewhere SHIPPERS g. CRAWFORD.
Cherry Hill, June Al.
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For 1Nc CccR Uhig.
The Tested Love.

in state y mansion near the Shore of
the Sassafras river, lived a wealthy plan
ter. His estate was situated in the most
fertile part of Maryland, and as far as the
eye conld reach it rested on rich woods
and highly cultivated fields.
it was calm, holy evening towards
the close Of Jnc-scated by an open
window was lovely Girl who had only
felt the breath OF eighteen summers.
Could You have read the heart of that
fair girl, you would not blame her for
the sadness of her brow. That day one
year ago, her lover had left with prom
ise TO return after an absence of six
months. Alas twelve months had pass
ed and still her heart was sad almost to
breaking. As she sat gazing down the
road that led to the mansion. her attrn-
ton was arrested by an ADVANCING horse
man, and hnr heart beat with hah hopes
that it was her expected lover, nor did
it heat less violently. when She rpcornis-
ed the mani Y form ofhim she had 50 long
looked for in vain Could You have
witnessed the meeting Of those who had
been separated for such length of time
the one thinking she had been forgot
ton-.the other fearing the consequences
of his long delay.
Yet Laura Simpson cOull not blame
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-11-06
VSE5tiga" E7:eI3C:.

| HAVE been asked ihc derivation and appli-
cation of the term cap paper. Cap as applied
TO paper is of modern use entirely. at least in
certain parts OF She United States Not more
than thirty years since WAS ST. familiar with the
phrase Foo,Cap, that distinctly rrcollect how
"cap' its Authorization grated on my rir, upon
first hearing II, as much as " phln for lurn-
pike, docs vet.
The question is thus shifted to what is the
origin ofthc phase ioolscop, as applied to wri
ting paper winch has born this mn 10 so lon.,
that us origin is lost TO most persons.
The kngs of England, from Edward j., if not
earlier, g'antcd various lnouOpnhcs either for
the support q! the government, or to enrich favo-
rites. One Of these was the exclusive right 10
manufacture paper granted by the first Cllrlcs.
On the finer kind was the species of notice of
the monopoly, Of the royal arms of England
! forming the water mark Vast sums were of
course made iom this exclusive privilege 10
make and ycnd an article eF such general U.s.,
A Il these monopolcs We're swept away by the
Parliament which brought Charles to the scafiold
ard in this particular case, by way of showing
their contempt for the monarch, they directed the
royal arms to be II ken from the paper as they
had already been from sign posts, public halls,
s c. substituting fool, with his cap and bells;
as the efiigy. This was done in 1919
Most Of the nanusc'i pts written between that
perlou ana lbOU, pear accordingly, AS Il water
mark, fool wearing the dress, described as his
cOstnme in the court Of the British monarchs
Cromwell when made Lord Protector, changed
the water mark by substilntinga dragon, grasp
ing in his claws arrows of fire, and afterwards
putting his coat Of arms i'll its place This still
occasionally appears.
Charles II, at the restoration, replaced tho
royal arms, and enlarged the size of the sheet.
which was much smaller than we see in modern
DAYS
in England, paper Of the size which the rrlmp
parliament ordered for the journals bearing the
iooscap etligy, is still in existence, and the title,
as in many other things, is still returned for or
binary writing paper, centuries after the reason
for ii has ceased, and now serves as il will serve
for ages to designate all writing paper in rdina-
ry use. as distinguished from paper designed to
be folded in the form of letters
The last class of writing paper has been re-
duccG greatly in length and wiGcncd somewhat
to adapt 1t tor convenient shape in folding, and
Still bears lis original name Of post paper applied
to II hom the mail or post by which letters wcro
conveyed 10 their address
So recent, has the United States made its
own paper that most of our early letters written
IN the Hest even so late as 500 bear the i'm
press of tho royal arms st Clair Elarmar, Wit
Nus"n, and Haynes letters arc all !ot. tins de-
scrrvt!on - Cis's .4arertyn.
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Cal LED
Hunts Liniment,

Is now universally acknowledged to he tho In
fallbe Remedy for Rheumatism. Spinal Alice
tons, Contractions Of the Muscles, Sore Throat
and Quinsy, Issucs, Old Ulcers Pains il, tho
Back and Chest, Aguc in the Breast and Face,
Tootl-Ache, Sprains, Bruises. Salt Rheun
Burns, Group, Frosted, Feet, and all Nervous
Diseases.
Mr. Stanton, Sir,-Seeing your advertisement
af Hunts Linirent, was induced TO try It's eff.
tccts on my son, who had been cripplci with n
lame back from an infant; and it. is with rrati
tude bear testimony to its wonderful healing
properties. My child who is now FIVE wears Of
age, is now in fair way of recovery
Yours, SC.
DENIMON c. MCPHERSON,
Post Office, Towncrs. Putnam Co.
| certify that am personally acquainted with
the above named child, and think the father
would be safe in saying that his son is almost
well. JAS. w. DYkMAN,
November 5, 1916 Deputy Post Master.
MY Dear Sir;-i received your note OF yei'er
1ay ush,hS my OPINION IN relation to hunts
ian E'' u" p, Il: H'af-
quently used it, can recommend il 70 Won rs a
aGc External Remedy, and in my oninion tho
est Eminent nav in ,,sn.
Verv trrIv aud rosrectG,u ..,,-
liz,
Col p;orre Van Cor,l,rd, crntar n, r
f,I, ,,,,,1 ~; ,ll a nt ~. o'o.i ."'"o''
- '''0 w w pnI curn
Yorktown January It,I, ~
GU. 7, ,'Nvom' ',n''''F nt'1' 'o'''
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HOVE, RS
First Premium Writing INK

This Ink has for long Willie become csab
IShed as a .\a'ionai article, and the lolluwn
testimonials from Washington City, prove ii
merits TO that distinction.
House Of Representatives,,
Washington City, February II, 1913.
state that have used the Ink during the
present session Of Congress, manufactured by
Joseph +, Hover, Esq. Of Philadolph and
have found ii to be an article Of most excellent
quality.
JOHN WHITE, Speaker Ho Rep
PATENT Office, Washington, ID. G.,
February 2i, Is IS
Sir-lour Black Writing Ink has been used
in this Office since October last, and is entircl y
approved. ! am, respectfully,
J. W. Hand, Chief Clerk.
Mr.. Joseph L. Hover Phlad
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Water Running up Hill.
Double Acting Hydraulic Rams.
Single do. do. do.
Double .Acting Force & lift Pumps
Single do. do. do.

The subscriber is still ready to supply the pul
lie with the right kind of machinery. lie has
introduced Double Ram of his own invention.
winch will lift water from a we'll, spring or res.
crvoir, any depth not more than 80 fl. bcneatl,
the lcvc! where it works, end then throw it to
any desirable height. This is an entirely new
invention, and produces the effect by the simple
impulse and conclusion of the water and atmos-
pheric pressure. There Is no rotary friction, n nd
nothing to wear but three simple valves; and the
cost is very little more than that the snrlc
ram, which; while It is much more complicated
throws only part OF the alter used as the prop.l-
ling power.
The SINGLE RAM is improved materially from,
those first used in this county
lie has also introduced "A donbc-actinr Fore.
and hit pump, ola very superior kind. 1t will
lift the water from any well Of any depth and
throw it to any height required, say to a bath
room in any part of Il house, or TO the garden in
vhe form Ola jot
Also, single pump, much cheaper than the
above, but which will only raise water soft. This
pump suits well IN towns and villages--it saves
the digging Of other wells, as one rood well by
the placing ofleadcn pipes from it to the places
where the water Id wanted, will supply dozen
families.
The above machines arc made Of durable ma
trrla!S, such as iron, "copper" brass and lead, and
are warranted.
On hand and for sale, patent frost protected
hydrants that will not freeze up, lead pipe Of all
sizes and earthen and cement indestructblc pipe
for conveying water long distances.
All orders and enquiries addressed to me at
Elhton, Md, will receive prompt attention.
J. l.. GATCIIEL.
y. d. The best references can be given on
nrplication--it would be expensive 10 give them
here have done work IN Plila., Lancaster and
Chester Co., Pa; New Castle CO., Del; WASH
ngton, d. c.; Fairfax CO., Va; ana in IIar-
ord Queen Annes, Kent and Cecil Cos Md;
and refer confidently to any man for whom
have ever worked, or to any one who has seen
NY cork, VIC,
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SQlSCG.

BY the frequent solicitations ola num-
Der my friends have consented to serve
as Constable in the Third Election Dis
tic, Of Cecil County. and | take this
method of informing my friends and the
public. that ! am nov prepared to attend
to the duties uI my office, both as Consta>
bic ard Collector. All business placed
in my hands " i'll be attended to promptly
and will endcavor to the utmost of my
ability 10 give general satisfaction.
ENOCH CROUCH.
EIklon. June Goth 1917.
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Farmers take Notice,

The subscriber would respectfully inform his
friends and the public, that lie is prepared at
the Providence Mills near Gilpn's Falls four
miles from the village of North East four miles
from the Brick Meeting House and eight miles
from tlkton, ia rn0nui"c IRE Wool into Cloths
Of the following description, TO wit; Broad Cloth
broad BIankctlng, Saltinctt, Linsey, Cotton and
Wooicn kcrscys, tlannels, Coatngs, and Pilot
Cloth Persons TO whom it wo Id be more con-
venient, may leave their wool at the stores OF
either OF the tollt wing named gentlemen, J, F,
Kirk, Blue Ball; r. l.. Thomas, North East;
VIM, Torbcrt, Brown s, Mcmtirc. Elkton; where
the Cl'tl or Rolls will be returned AS direct'd d.
Those who wish their wool made into Cotl. will
find it TO their advantage 10 send their wool in
MS soon as possib lie.
Cloth will be exchanged for WOOL feathers or
country produce. Those who will please to IA
vor him with their custom, may depend on his
best eudcarors to give satisfaction.
WILLIAM JOHNSON.
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.VrfScg,

TIE subscriber negs leave 10 IinIm his
r e,l. and the public generally. that he
.s nner aupon,ed Constable for i've Sd
e~.jan n srcI nfCecII county. and Is
..u ,-ppared ,n do all the business that
.sg ~ entrusted TO him. and hopes by
-rric, aueurirn 10 business, 10 mer, a
81 20 of public patronage.
pstsors wishing to place business in
a- a,d, can do :" nv leaving leir .ac-
... with the MAGISTRATES IN nv absence.
WM BRADFORD.
'p 81 1877