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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

A"NovEn IDEA"-A lady once borrowcda die
tionary OF an acquaintance returning it, she was
asked how she liked it. "Oh," replied the fair
one, 'the words arc beautiful, but don't think
much Of the story"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

On Sunday, a lady called to her little boy, who
was tossing marbles on the sidewalk to come into
the house. Don't you know you shouldn't be out
there, my son? Go into the back yard if YOU
want to play marbies-it is Sunday. "WelI. yes.
But amt it Sunday IN The bdck yard Mother ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

Hints TO LADIEs.-Men of sense-I speak not
to boys of eighteen 10 fiveand-twenty during their
age of acknowledgement who are worth the trou-
bic of falling in love with and the fuss and incon-
venence of being married TO, and to one who might.
after some inward conflicts and course, perhaps.
OF fasting and self Humiliation. submit 10 fulfil those
lll-conlrived vows of obedience which are contract
ed at the altar-such men want not dolls for their
companions and women who would suit such men
are just as capable of loving ervently, deeply, as
the Rngettns, full of song and sentiment, who
cannot walk; cannot rise in the morning cannot
tie her bonnet-strngs fants if she has TO lace her
boots; never in her life brushed out her beautiful
hat; would not, for the world, prick her delicate
fingers with plain sewing; but who can work hard
er than factory girl upon lambs wool shepherd
ess dance like dervise at Almacks; ride like
fox-hunter, and, whilst every breath of air gives
her cold in her fathers gloomy country house. and
she cannot think how people endure this eli
mate. she can go out TO dinner parties in February
and March with an inch of sleeve and half a-quar-
ter Of boddce.-.4rs. Thompson.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

"A WILD ANIMAL SUCKED BY A WOMAN
we noticed the fact at the time, that while Raw
mond & Warnings Menagerie was at this place
some SIX weeks since on exhibition a Bengal I'll
gress belonging 10 it., gave birth to a cub the male
parent of which was lion. While in New York
the other day, we Were informed by gentleman
connected with the Menagerie that the little cross
breed is alive and growing fnely--a woman in the
city, who had lost her child, having taken it to
raise at her breast We are told that Romulus
and Remus, the founders of Rome. were sucked in
infancy by wolf: but we never heard before of
woman adopting young ferocious animal. and suck
ling II as her own child! The step-mother to The
hai-lion and haif-ger, keeps her charge in bureau
drawer and in the morning when her husband gets
out OF bed, he takes the little sharp clawed fellow
out, and places ii in the bed with his wife TO sue
kle! When hungry, the little fellow makes a ter
rble racket, and seems half crazy to get at the
breast from whence it draws its sustenance!-
Though 1t shows every sign of attachment and
fondness for lis foserdam, should advise her to
wean it as soon possible. This curious cross breed
is a male, lis head and foreparts being the COM
pleie lion the name already beginning to show it
self; while the body is striped, and bears full re-
semblance to the tiger-Easten State Journal
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

writer on swearing, remarks, that an oath
ifon woman's lips is unnatural and incredible.
and nc would as soon expect bullet from a rose
bud.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

He cannot know the human heart,
Who, when weaker brother errs,
Instead of acting Mercy's part,
Each base malignant passion s,irs.
Harsh words and epthets but prove
That he himself is in the wrong
That first he needs brothers. love
To nerve his heart and guide his tongue
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

Some concliating words soon relieved him of his
terror. The awful visit Of the minister OF police
had terminated-could it be credied-in an invita-
ton TO breakfast with him the next morning.
Judge if he failed in his appointment; Judge il
he was not surprised beyond all measure of aston
ishment, when the minister politely asked whether
he would accept so triflng post as that of COM
mlssaire general of police of the Isle of Elba, with
we know not how many hundreds OF francs per
annum, with half years salary i'm advance. and
all travelling expenses paid The little condition
added that he must quit Paris Directly for the post
had been too long vacant, and there were reasons
which demanded his immediate presence at Elba
How he contrived 10 accept with any gravity, with
out broad grin upon his face, can never be known
He could certainly have bounded 10 the ceiling but
by good fortune happy instinct, hel sa. cunvul-
Slvely casping his hair with both hands, and so
anchored himsefto the ground.
OFF he started the very next day, happier than
Sancho Pan2a, to the government of his island for
his post virtually constituted him the governor of
Elba. Nor was this stream of good fortune half
exhausted. For Immediately on his arrival he was
appealed to for decision, between two rich and RI
val capitalists, both DESTROYS Of undertaking TO
work certain mines lately discovered in the Island
One offered him large share i'll the future profits
the other large sum of ready money.
Our governor decided for the ready money.
When gallant man renders service he does
not run and proclaim 1t Immediately. Fouche al
lowed few days 10 transpire before he waited on
Pauline He then alluded to the appointment he
had made; he hoped she was content with the
manner in which he had provided for her client,
Dubois
'.Dubois Dubos!" said the lady, 81 know of
no Dubois''
The whole affair had entirely escaped her mem
ory. Fouche assisted in recalling it.
ooh, true" she said, ''ihe brother of nv cham
bermaid well, did you give him any little en-
ployment2 what did you make of him?
Fouche saw his error, bit his lip, and let the sub
ject pass.
That very evening messenger was despatched
to recall Dubos-and home he came : but with
"money in both pockets"-a little capital of solid
francs. Poet as he was. the man had sense: he
did not spend but invested it, and the revenue ena-
bled him TO assume the life and bearing of gen
tleman. We leave him prospering aud TO prosper.
1t is said that Fouche did all he could TO keep
the story secret But Pauline discovered the truth
and was malicious enough to disclose it to Napo-
leon who more than once jcsted his minister on the
governor of Elba.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
TO A VERY SHORT LADY.

You're exceedingly short that Denies
But providcnt Nature is not in the wrong;
No matter how much you are lacking in size,
1t is more than made up by the length Of your tongue.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

a philosopher was once consulted as TO the best
method OF destroying ones enemy. and he answer
cd; 'Make him your friend"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
A PLAN

About sxty-fve to scventy-five pages pc
month. or about two pages for every weekday
and four for every Sunday.
Go-Paste this on the inner cover OF your Bible.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
ALABAMA POETRY.

The present Legislature Of Alabama is certainly
Inc most poetlcal body which has ever convened in
TINS country. In recent numbers of the Montgom-
cry journal we find some specimens, which we
copy.
Judge r., of Tuscaloosa, saw two young ladies'
meet at The Exchange one evening-they, 'cordin'
TO custom, snapped kisses. This SO walked the
sleeping lion IN the gallant Judge that, rushing to
ms room, he seized his-pen, and thus ''ncrated ="
You may talk Of your gems hid in fathomIcss ocean,
vi MOWERS whose sweetness is wasted on air.
None OF these ever filled me with half the emotion,
AS seeing that kiss at the foot of the stair.
Love never designed that on lips of the fair,
= mere nature has lavishcd her riches so free,
ISIS should be lost IF you've any spare,
For charitys sakc--oh, divide them with me.
The Clerk Of the House, finding these lines ac-
Complying bill introduced by the member from
tuscaloosa and desiring to recall him to sierra
ilrma," sent him, by the doorkeeper, the follow
ing:
Fe Judge! and possible you're running after misses
anu ieehng queer because you two damsels swap
II this is your morality would not give a "cuss'
For the virtue that is led away by seeing she folks buss
The following is from the venerable" chair
man OF the committee on enrolled bills:
The fair, the fair I pray you near,
Forget it not this is leap year
BE active. then, and do your part,
And You shall gain your suitor's heart.
Should he back out do you back in
Press hard your suit and you shall win
Take my advice, neglect il not;
In four years more you'll be forgot
Ihe gentleman from was at the Taylor
meeting recently held in Montgomery The pa
trioiic emotions OF his mind caused his pulse to
beat with such continuity of vivacity.' that
one Of the bands of his right hand glove was
''busted" of
The gentleman thereupon sent TO his ducinea
the mangled glove with the following lines:
TO -, WITH A GLOVE.
Lady, do not send my love
You stole that long ago
But send my right hand glove,
On which dear lady sew
The bands which did not hold as true
As that which binds my heart TO YOU
Do rirl
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

ERRrNG BRorHER.-Would you throw brick
bat at friend who had fallen overheard? Would
you gather stones and pile them on a bank that had
fallen on brother2 Would you throw keg of
powder TO friend who had fallen in the fire .
Then why heap words of reproach upon him who
had erred from the path of duty? Why denounce
him and spurn him from your presence? Can you
be a stranger to the human heart-you who have
so often fallen?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

GERMAN iEAsT.-The yeast prepared by the
fiungarians will keep whole tweivemonth Du-
ring the summer season they boil quantity of
wheaton bran and hops in water; the decoction il
not long In fcrmenting, ard when this has taken
place they throw in sufficient portion of bran TO
form the whole into thick paste, which they work
inio Oas, 'hat are afterwards dried by slow heat
When wanted for use they are broken, and Boiling
water is poured upon them. Having stood a pro
per time, the fluid is decanted, and is in fit state
Tor ieavtening bread.-Johnson's Encyclopedia Of
.lsyicui!we
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
WITH A GLOW

Lady, do not send my love-
You stole that long ago
But send my right hand glove,
On which dear lady sew
The bands which did not hold as true
As that which binds my heart TO you.
DO this, dear girl, and expect
My hearts first, best Chcpultcpec
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

low TO OBTAIN NEW VARIETY Or PoTAToEs.
The Ogdenbnrgh Republican says, 'sWhen The
vines are done growing and turning brown, the seed
Is ripe; then take the balls and string them with
large needle and strong thread, hang them ir drv
place where they will gradually dry and mature
without injury from frost. In the month of April
soak the balls for several hours in water, then
squeeze them TO separate the seed from The pulp
When washed and dried they are fit for sowing III
rows in bed we'll prepared in the garden They
must be attended to like other vegetables and when
about two inches high they may be transplanted
into rows. As hey increase in size they should be
hliied. In the autumn many of them will be of the
size of a walnut and from that TO pea. In the
following spring they should be planted In hills,
placing the larger ones together. They will in the
second year attain their full size, exhibiting several
varieties OF form, and may then be selcctci TO suit
the judgment of the culiivator.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

n Russian CroesS-M. de Tiszkie,v;os ibs
richest landhclder in Russia Lithuania died 4 short
time since. The St Peiersburgh paper inform us,
that he had left to his three sons 2O9O VILLAGES;
containing more than 10000 serfs. and in ready
money lO,OO0,O9O crowns and that it was this
gentleman who was said TO have refused the hand
OF MS daughter to Duke Alexander Of N'irtemberg,
who afterwards married Princes Marin d,Orlc,1s
iiIS daughter married Prince Sapicha and had 9.
UoO,OOO crowns for her dowry A letter from ST.
Petersburgh says :-"'This gentlemais property
comprised 40 extensive domains, on which there
are 10000 families of peasanry reckoning in then,
o0,og0 males In money. he possessed 5000
wv ", rosn Horns, In French money amounting to
II ,6OO, O00R He had six children. Of whom ibre9
sons besides his daughter survive him The eldest.
according to the laws OF Lithuania inherts the
whole OF this immense wealth. He, however, has
assigned onc-fourth TO be equally divided between
his two brothers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
REV. r. w. BAILEY, PRINCIPAL.

mas BAILEY continues her instructions in the Music
'snd French Departments.
Miss ELizABErH BAILEY, from Portland is engaged
TO instruct classes in Drawing and Painting.
Miss CoRNELIA II. SToCRBKIDGE, from Bath, Name,
soH be connected ic,M The school at The opening She as
hpelt Mss Bailey approved teacher, and tciH 6e
reclaimed If The patronage Of The school WW Justify A.
The Course STUDIES embraces liberal Educa-
ton as prescribed in the best institutes of the
country. The English studics-cmbracng Grammar,
Rhetoric, and English Compost onsarc continued thro'
the whole term of the young ladys residence at the
Seminary.
The ACADEMIC YEAR commences on the first Mon
day Of September and closes the last week in June
yAcATIoN, July and August.
The Academic year is divided into fUo sessions Of
fue months each The first session closes the first
of February and the second the last of June There
is no pacaiion betceen them. few days of recess
]y given at Christmas.
Pupils may enter at any time, and are charged from
the time they No deductions made for alb
sencc unless of sickness strict necessity.
This Seminary has been in successful operation FOR
five years under its present organizationwith steady
patronage, which has averaged about so pupils.
The building lis large, commodious, and centrally
placed in hcathul and quiet Town in the fruitful al
ley of Virginia.
The whole arrangements secure TO young ladies the
best protection in family discipline, united with efficient
progress in mental education.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
EXPENSES FOR SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.

Scientific and Literary Course, per Scs-
sion of five months from Sl2 to S Is
Latin and Greek, either or both, 10.
French, 10.
If two or all the above languages are ia
ken, the whole charge for them is Is.
In no instance, however, is charge of
more than S25 Session made for any
selection, or all the aJOre named branch
together.
Former pupils may join any single class
in the Scientific aud Literary for
S IS per Session, and in this she will
be required to submit written compost
tions with the class monthly.
Incidcntals for Rents, so cents.
The pupil is liable to other charge ex-
cept in the Music DEPARTMENT.. For
Lessons on Piano Forte and in vocal mu-
sic, with Of Piano, $40.
Lessons Guitar. if added to Piano, $40
if alone, $40.
Drawing and Painting, 10.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
ANCHol
LAGUIRA COFFEE.

Il Uol received 1000 pounds of Prime quality
Tor sale at very small advance for Cash
J. BRANDEBURG.
oePt' 10. Opposite Spectator Office
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

The Small Po1 is said to bo raging in y. York
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

Q00 BUSHELS prime White Corn for sale
by DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Stanton, Sept g, 1S47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
TEE
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.
B. B. MINOR, ESQ, Principal
Board of Trustees.

RI. Rev. Nm. Meade Pres.
Req. II. T. CdSueman,
-Aler. III. III. Stuart,
William Kinney
Tnos, j. Niche.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

LIFE IL Misunderstanding of the "advance OF
civilization and the ''march Of improvement"
writer from Mexico says :-..Ths has become
quite an American town." and in proof of the fact
he adds
Gone hears English spoken at every step: il
is becoming quite fashionable with the natives
was surprised at hearing so many Mexicans speak
It, Some, too, are learning the strongest parts Of
the language, such as oaths and other delicate plr
SeS' was very much amused tho other day &c
near a beggar boy, who had heretofore bcured il
Castlan. but desirous Of keeping pace with the
march of improvement, had evidently been takirn
lessons of some volunteer, and now he bers in J,,De
English, thtis: Give this poor blind b'hoy hi
for he is one efHe bhoys, and d-n his eyes if hs
is anything else!" ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

Pride is an ingredient that is never found in ex-
allied human nature. 1t is mixed in the cornposj
ton OF fools. a man who has mind 70 cnltivate
and heatt to improve, finds time 10 be proud
Chesterfield, having been informed by his nbv.
sician that he was dying by inches. thanked Hos
ven that nc was not tall by foot as Sir Thomas
Robinson ''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

Y BOXES and Cask Of Cheese, of superior
. quality, in store, and for sale by
Nov. 10. !. G. RTDGwAy
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

one OF the Editors of the New York Courier, at
present IN Washington, says in late letter
81 sect stated with great cxplicitness in some Of
Ine rev YORK papers. that j. Q. ADhMs has de-
clared himself in favor of annexing the whole If
Mexico, as certain TO hasten the abolition; Of slave
ry know this Fumcr to be untrue; Mr. Adams
has said. eDphatlcally End repeatedly. that he be-
!ie7ed the absorption Of all Mexico to be inevitable
but never that it was in his view desirable The
use that has been made Of his rurnored declaration
renders lis correction proper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

BOARDING
Boarding in respectable and gentecl families can be
procured for from SIS to S 10 per month
PAYMENTS
The bills for tuition payable in advance, at the
close of the Session settled by bond bearing
from the commencement of the Session.
August 49, 1917
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
Just ReceSyed,

1O BOXES fine Tobacco, TO retail at 25 cts.
W part Sun Cured.
July Is. G. T. COCHRAN & co.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-13
FLOWERS.

For five ycnrs there have mt been 80
many flowers in blnm so early in the sea.
SIN no nj this time. We noiicc many fully
expanded now that scldom open before
May. The beautiful little Anemone caro-.
l"iana gladdens the eye with its swee,
blossom, while the moro robust Pslmonaria
rirginic6 Displays iis rich clusters Of blue
f"wers. Fcronia md Flora having united
u ben"sify the wMhs aud graves, what u
jny",s May-day the children will hive dan
cling over Natures Anwer-psm'd carpet ri
green-if rude old E.ius let mot l.nsc con.
trnry winds mud storms 10 mar the an,ici.
pnted pleasnrs. Blessed days of childhood
How they brighten in the distance!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-13
Chr Gazette.
PEOPLES CANDIDATE.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Two poctical communications find place
in our columns this week-all others arc
rejected.
The essay upon "Circumstan Cos" is en-
tirely too abssruse; no new ideas are elicit.
d, nor old ones confirmed. To write a
good essay ono thing is highly necessary
viz, that the author should have some
knowledge Of the subject upon which be
treats. However, the article is very
Prettily worded aud bears the impress Of
some mind. which We cannot but think
hos ventured beyond its depth.
DISCRIMINATION of Jerusalem" has long
since mingled with the elements from which
il vas originally produced. The transIa.
Tor should no, have deferred his request
gill this late day.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-13

O11n . debate that came Oft u the
Court House last week upon the consonan-
cy Of Secret Associations with the Chris.
tian Religion md a Republican, form 81
Government, We understand that the speak.
ess, with one exception, NIL got upon the
side lavoring such Associations, mud, like
the Kilkenny cnis, completely used up one
another. ~ had fully made up ms mind
% unite with the Odd Fellows" said a
irie,m next mmning, .bus now s'cear IN
never jim . Secret Association cf an!
kindm
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-13
FROM MEXICO.

New Orleans papers have been received
to the 10Th, giving dates from Tampico to
the 9TH.
Padre Jaurnutn has been routed end Ia.
ken prisoner nj Zacuan,apan, with all his
force, by the Americans. Several Mexi.
cans were killed, md the town reduced C
ashes.
Dates from Yucatnn have been received
to Feb. 18th, giving details of atrocities
committed by the Indians. The savnges
murdered thirty-onc persons principally,
womeu and children, aud were about to ut.
tack the city Of Becauchen. The city 81
Csusenase was taken by the lndians mud
burned. A rkirmish tnk plncc near Tox
mense. The Yucn,ccos ,riu,nphed q, Chan.
saxasuset, putting to rmsc the sassges.-
Twenty whites were killed.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-13

FRANCE AND RE:aLuTIoy.-hn impor-
liant tlinneiil consideration arises out q! the
revolution in France. Should its effects
re practically extended to other parts 81;
the Cd World. the Republican spir, sue
cessiall. RECOMMENDING other governments
the financial nay be as grea, ns the polit-
zeal revolution. The n. York Herald has
some remarks on this subject, from which
we extract the following:
"Whnt will l,cco,ne al the immense deb!s
If ,hrse na,ians. and what will be the posi-
ion o. thc holders of these claims? The
hnuse nf Rnih,chlds has recently made i'm
mensc loans ,othc French Government, und
!. is BY no means improbable bu, these aud
a!l other debts will lie rcpudia,ed-cnncel-
led by the new government. Ii is highly
necessary that Republic should commence
clear Of debt; that its system Of taxation
may be economically arranged md cstab-
lished upon n proper basis, und We are pre-
pared To see every vcs,isc of tho c'aims
against France swept entirely away. This
may produce another financial aud com.
mercal revolution 10 Europe, the effect Of
which may he al the mos. disastrous nature.
We may be upon tho eve Of a revolution
in the finances aud commerce Of the world
that will change the whole course ofirade."