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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15

PEcuLrARIrIEs OF DISTINGUISHED PUBIIc NEE.
A Washington letter writer, in describing the
peculiari,ies of some distinguished public men,
says:
1t is interesting sometimes to see the dineren'
ways in which individuals got out OF the same Oh
leinma Mr.. Calhoun IS not often at q loss LOT
word. but occasionally one sticks in his throat !"
the RECOMMENDATIONS. like Macbeth's linen IN
such case he gives petulent twitch or TWO at
his shrt-collar, and runs his bony fingers through
his long gray hair till it fairly bris,es again Web
ster, when bothered for a word, snarled up IN a
sentence, almost invariably scratches the inner cor
ner of his left eye, carefully with the third finger
of his right hand. Failing in this, he rubs his
nose quite fercely with the bent knuckle OF his
thumb As dcrnier resort, he springs his knees
apart until his legs resemble ellipss, then Plung-
ing his hands deep into his pockets. he throws the
upper section of his body smartly forward, and the
word is bound 10 come Gen. Cass, In a similar
predicamcnt, passes his hand rapidly along tho
lower edge of his vest Mr.. Benton sinks his voice
so that the remainder of his sentence is uninte'iigl
BILE. Mr.. Mangum is violent, and the obduIaie
word is supplied by "Occk hook shoe ;" MIR.
johnson, Of Md, Crit,enden and Mr. flanagan,
are never bothered they "speak right on anu
their drafts upon the Presidents English are never
Gishonored.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15

MARTIN DUnALpE.-Respecting this once dis
tinguished citizen of Louisiana, whose death w7s
lately announced s.Nota Bene," in his last letter
to the Concordia Intelligencer, furnishes the fol-
lowing interesting but painful particulars:
''Among the recent deaths here, notice one that
scarcely attracted passing remark, yet he wasa
man who, twenty years ago, stood at the head OF
society-Martin Durable. Born Of an influential
and ailluent family in Attakapas, extensively con
nected, augmenting his hereditary fortune by sue
cessiil investments, married to daughter of the
Hon. Henry Clay, who was then at the zenith OF
his popularity and power, Mr.. Durable was on all
sides courted consulted, and caressed. But re-
verses overlook him; city property rapidly ran
down his wife died his friends diminished with
his fortune and at the commencement of the Mex
lean war, this man, rich, SO popular, and
SO honored, found himself obliged, for subsistence,
to follow our march with few packages Of mer-
chandze. He recently embarked trading
schooner at Tampico, to return home. The dead
ly fever of that coast swept of every one OF tho
crew but small boy, and when the vessel, alter
beating about in the Gulf finally made the bar OF
the river, with signal of Distress the captain was
found dead pallet, and the unfortunate Durable
by his side in the last agones, and no medicine, n"
water. and scarcely ration of food on board
What an illustration of the vanity and vicissliudes
of life ="
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15
Augusta Female Seminary

VINHE friends and patrons Of this Seminary are
Il informed that Rev. SAMUEL MATTHEWS, has
now entered fully on the duties of his office, and
takes the place formerly occupied by me in the
School Rooms.
Under his immediate direction, the public may
be assured, the School will assert new claims to
their appreciation and patronage.
The arrangement is ON the part of the sub
scrlber necessary to his own health, and therefore
TO the interest of the School. My labors will still
lie IN the same community where many proofs
Of confidence have laid strong claim To my re-
spect aud grattude-and where may hope still
to render acceptable service in another sphere of
duty. II. w. BAILEY.
Staunton, Oct. Is, lS4S-R.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15
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POE 7 r Y.
THE EAGLES SONG.

Pm away, away TO my mountain home
My wing is unchecked and free,
Where the wild winds the peaks roam,
And the avalanche slides from its dome,
oh, that is the flight for me.
can watch the sun when he first awakcs
From his bed far down in the wave
When Backward his coral mantle he shakes,
And all unpinioned his journey takes
Alone through the blue concavc.
can tread where foot hath nc'cr trod before,
Nor the arrow been looscd from its culver;
And the sound of the dashing surge in its roar,
When il reaches me there, shall seem no more
Than the flow of silvcry river.
And far below shall the lightnings play,
In the vapors that float at nv feet;
While I-oh, with me it shall ever be day
And I'll pierce every cloud that shall dare 10 lay
Where the my keen glance cannot meet.
Oh! would not be chained TO the sickly earth;
Its groves arc too changing, far,
And its but of cphemeral birth,
Oh! I'd rather be yonder alone in my mirth,
And sport with the changlcss star
Then away, away TO my mountain home:
My wing is unchecked and free,
Where the wild winds the snow peaks roam
And the avalanche slides from its icy doom,
Oh, that is the flight for me
And captive heard in his lonely cell
His song, as he rushed to the sky,
And he felt his spirit within him swell,
And his clanking chains around him fell,
While the eagle swept proudly by.
But he brcathed not sigh and his voice was clear
AS the breeze of Summer night
"Soar on proud bird, to thy native sphere!
Soar on-thou art but stranger here,
Away from thine Alpine height
eyes, joy go with thee, thou kngly bird
Speed on in thy sunny track
must linger here, where no voice is heard,
Not song of love, nor gentle word,
To WOO me to gladncss back
"But would not give for thy pinion free,
The hopes that within me burn.
Oh no! for they whisper of rest for me,
Where the captive his CALLING chain may flee,
And JOY to his soul return.
"Thcn away, away thine airy height
Thy journey will soon be DER
Thou wilt feel the slumbcrs of deaths dark night
While shall plume me in glorious flight,
ormy home on the spirit shore.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15

PALrAGLE IIIT.-A very good hit at the sillv
practice OF getting up meetings of passengers and
passing resolutions thanking the captain Of the YES
sells Tor their good conduct during voyages, appears
IN one OF the New York papers. 1t is in the shape
OF card, ''sgned by all The passengers" thanking
the ''captan and horses" of a canal boat, for the
agreeabIeness OF their voyage from Buffalo to Alba
ny and especially for their safety in terrible storm
that arose, which, flashing the waters into fury :"
and threatening every thing with destruction never
Tor moment disturbed the captain and horses. who
maintained their equanimiiy amidst 1t all with as
toOlshlng presence Of mind.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN FEMALGs.-The Eng
llsh girl spends more than one half of her waking
hours in physical amusements, which tend TO de
velop and invgorate and ripen the bodily powers.
She rides walks drives, lows upon the water, runs
dances, plays, sings, and jumps the rope, throws
the ball, hurls the quot, draws the bow, keeps up
the shuttle cock, and all this without having it for
ever pressed her mind that she is thereby vast
ing her time She does this every day until 1t be-
comes habit, which she will follow up through
life. Her frame, necessary consequence, Is
larger her muscular system betor developed; her
nervous system in better subordinaton; her strength
more enduring, and the whole tone of her mind
healthier. She may not know az much at the age
Of seventeen as does the American girl-as general
thing she does not-but the growth other intellect
has been stimulated by no hot house culture and,
though maturity comes later, it will last proportion
ably longer Eight hours each day of mental APP
pcation for girls between ten and nineteen years,
or ten hours each day, as is sometimes required at
school, with two hours for meals, for religions
duties, tho remainder for physical exercises, are
nough TO break down the strongest constitution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15

CoLToN's "LAcov."-Ths remarkable book
was written upon covers of letters and scraps of
papers Of such description nearest at hand :;
the greater part at house in Princes street, Soho
Collon's lodging was penuriously furnished Sc
cond floor and upon a rough deal table, with
stuInpy pen, our author wrote. Though benefc-
ed clergyman, holding the vicarage of Kew, with
Petersham, in Surrey, Cotton a well known
irequenter of the gaming table; and suddenly dis
appearing from his usual haunis in London about
the time of the murder of Weare, in 1928, it was
strongly suspected he had been assassinated 1t
was however afterwards ascertained that he had
absconded, 10 avoid his creditors and in 1928, II
successor was appointed TO his living. He then
went to reside in America but subsequently lived
in Paris, profcssed gameser; and it said that
lie thus gained in two years only the sum OF g25,-
600. He blew ont his brains while on a visit to
friend to Fontainebleau. in l832-a bankrupt in
health, spirits, and fortune.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15
MARBLE YARD.

'HNHE Subscriber has just returned from New
York, where he purchased quantity Of
ITALIAN md AMERICAN MARBLE.
suitable for HEAD STONES, TOMB-TOPS.
MONUMENTS, MANTELS, &c, and he takes
this method Of informing the citizens of Augusta
and the adjoining counties that he has opened a
Marble Shop at the old Bell Tavern where he will
execute to order and with neatness and despatch
any work that he may be called upon to do. The
charges will be moderate, and persons desiring such
kind of work are requested to give him a call as
he assures them no one shall be dissatisfied either
with his work or price.
JOHN KELLY
Staunton, Oct. 4, 1913.
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celebrity, and he says it also gave him credit with

celebrity, and he says it also gave him credit with
tailor.
got suit of clothes and some shirts-a clean
shirt. Any shirt was great, but clean shirt-O
God, what luxury! Thousands of cards were
left for me at the Gardens. and men came to see
the bridge from all parts Of the kingdom. I first
built the mil, which is the most popular psten,
ever taken in England. The coffee not and many
other small patents, take exceedingly we'll The
drainage of Iixall- Meadows is the greatest triumph
| have yet had in England. The carriage bridge
FOR Earl Talbot is most majestic and wonderfully
beautiful thing. Dukes, marquesses earls lords
&c. and their ladies', are coming TO see il from all
parts. have now more orders for bridges from
the arlstocracy than can execute in ten wears, if
would do them. Indeed, | have been so much
among the arisocracy Of late, that what will, hioh
living, being so sudden transition from starving
have been compelled TO go through a course of
medicine, and am just now convalescent Ofcourse
any thing built precludes the possibility of ia
king patent in England, but its merits and value
are beyond all calculation. A permanent, beauti-
ful and steady bridge may be thrown across q river
halt mile wide out of The reach of floods and
without anything touching the water at a most in
considerable expense. The American patent is
well secured at home know. | shall continue TO
build few more bridges Of larger and larger spans.
and one of them a railroad bridge in order that I
may perfect myself in them so as to commence fair
when reach America. have great many more
accounts OF my exploits since ] came to Stafford :
but must defer sending them until next time. |
beg you will write me, for now, since correspon-
dence Is opened, shall be able 10 tell YOU some
thing about England. | know it well | have
dined with earls, and from that down-down-
down TO where the knives, forks and plates are
chained to the table for fear they should be stolen
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15

AN AMERICAN NEwsPAPER.-A recent wr,t9'
thus briefly tells wha; an American newspaper
should be I'll should teach the people their true
interests and duty their duty 10 themselves, TO
their children, to world struggling for freedom,
and searching for an example Of pure and perma-
nent republic. BY it let the people be taught that
the advantages Of free government are not in rs
name, but in the Pcrmanence and purity of its in
situations and that it is made secure only through
the general and equal intelligence Of the people
They have ever been awake to its call. either 10
good or evil let it speak to them in the sublime
accents of truth, and its lessons will be needed and
rcmembered.N
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15

4 JEWEL or 4 WoMAH.-We saw lady al
Strakosch's great concert on Saturday evening last
who had nineteen rings upon her fingers and thir.
teen bracelets Of different descriptions upon her
arms which were barred to the shoulder and very
handsome. Her hands were snail. white and beau
tiful Some Of the rings contaucd diamonds of
large size, and whenever she moved her hand. it
appeared to be in blaze Of light. This gaily
decked lady q subject Of admiration TO some, Of
envy to others, and Of pity 10 a few. Her fan was
expensive, and secured TO her waist by Il heavy
gold chain. She wore earrings and a brea .t-piD
Altogether she presented ;he appearance Of walk
ing jewelry store, and as such, we regarded her
the most valuable woman. literally speaking that
wc had ever seen hiiq Ciiy Item
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15

I'm Iron Key Bug Proof Bctstead is among the
new inventions at the Castle Garden Fair. It il
said to be as great an improvement on the screw
Deds,ead as that was on its predecessors The rails
arc fastened by an iron KEY. bv which the joinis
are perfectly frightened. leaving not the slightest
aperture for bugs-a desideratum which no farther
Continuance has been so entirely successful in at
tanning. 1t is said TO DO perfectly bug proof II
can also be taken to pieces and put together with
much greater ease and facility than sny other in,
vcution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15
CHEAP GROCERIES.

% BAGS, Rio Coffee. 10 bags sup Iaquira
w Coffee, 5 bags old Java Coffee, 2 hogsheads
Molasses. good, 8 hogsheads brown Sugar, part
prime, bbs pulv'd and crushd Sugar 500 lbs best
loaf Sugar, 500 lbs. Spanish sole leather 100 sacks
Liverpool Salt, 20 sacks Ground Alum Salt, Dye
StuHs, of every sort. Pepper, Alspice. Nuimegs
Cinnamon, Camphor, Borax, Starch, SalIEratus,
Cloves, Salt Petre, &C.. &c
n JOHN BRANDEBURG,
, Oct II. Opposite Va. Hotel
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CHEAPER THAN EVER
ar THE BALTIMORE
0lLU9ElsIINGt Depot

FRANK s. CO., would again call the attention
u Of the citizens of Staunion and vicinity to their
large and superior assortment, Of
Ready-made Winter Clothing,
which they are determined TO dispose of for cash
at the lowest possible rates. Those who want any
thing in their line, will find it greatly to their in
terest to give them call before purchasing else
where. Their stock consists in part of every vari-
ETY. of COATS, such as Over, Dress, Frock and
Sack do, all manufactured of the most fashionable
and durable material, P.4.NI.4L o O.N;S and
VESTS, of the most choice patterns, made in the
most fashionable style and of the best material.
ALSO.-A large assortment of Shirts, Shirt
Collars, Bosoms. Handkerchief, Pocket and Neck,
Of erery material, GIores, Suspendcrs. Hats, Caps
Boots and Shoes, for boys or men, Umbrellas, Hair
and Leather Trunks, Carpet bags, Sc, SC.
Call at the room of the Virginia Hotel
and you will find Frank s. Co.'S, Clothing Depot
N. B.-We have an assortment of Brass Clocks
which we will sell low for cash.
Stanton, Oct. %, lS4S.-4m.
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JUST RECEIVED,


OlO BOXES Manufactured Tobacco, embra-
put up in To-, h., h., To-, lbs. and IL lbs
Jump.
10000 Superior imported Segars, various brands,
and of quality not to be surpassed.
10000 Fine Spanish ssgars.
10000 Havana do.
$4,000 Principe do (part fine quality)
I5,OOO Lord Byron, Zine Havana)
5000 Pelon Segars.
10000 Trabucos do.
5000 Minerva do.
5000 Gen. Taylor do.
5000 Large Plantation do.
$4,000 Small do do.
$4,000 Fine Regaa do.
$4,000 Half Spanish do.
10000 Common do.
PAPER.
$50 Reams Wrapping Paper.
20 do Ruled and Plain Cap Paper.
SO do assorted Letter Paper.
80 do Patent envelop do.
a Gases M. s. N. Ink.
4 Bales Cotton Wrapping Irvine.
boz. fine Tobacco Knives.
S Cases Scarfallati Smoking Tobacco.
Also
China Pipes, Segar Gases, Snuff Boxes, Rap
pee, Macabau and Scotch Snuffs, New York fine
Cut Tobacco, 1000 Reeds for Pipe Stems, | Dbl.
Pipe Heads, 10 bbls fine Smoking tobacco
The advertisers would call the attention of Mer-
chants and Dealers to their large stock, feeling
fdent they can sell them good bargains as they
can purchase elsewhere.
C. T. COCHRAN s. co.
Staunton, April 10, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15
TOBACCO,

TUST received 80 Boxes Manufactured Tobac-
~ co, Of the most approved brands, PIT up in I
10, ~ h. is TO- and 5lbs Jumps, for sale at retail
or by Box at the lowest prices for cash or country
produce. JNO BRANDEBURG,
Opposite Va. Hotel.
Stauuton, October lG, lSiS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15

lamartino is 4 Wit as well as poet. When ho
was on the stairs of the Hotel de Vile, attempting
to remove the red flag, the mob shouted, The
head of Lamar'ne !" 'My head, citizens ?" said
ne, would TO God you all had it on your shoulders =
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15
PRONUNCIAMENT0.
ATTENTION., THE WHOLE!

hOlNC NOlANILNl U
ATTENTION, THE WHOLE!
b. BRECKENRIDGE s. Co. respectfully
~ inform their friends and the public that they
are now receiving Large and well selected Stock
of
Staple and Fancy Goods,
recently purchased in the New York, Philadelphia
and Baltimore markets at unusually low prices,
and which they propose to sell at small profits for
cash or on reasonable credit. Having fitted up
their Store room in tasty and somewhat elegant
style, they cordially invite their far friends to call
and look at their goods in their line, which shall be
shown with pleasure, whether they purchase or
not. All the undersigned want of the public is TO
give them call and not pass them by, and they
will sell them goods cheap with ga perfect freality"
Country Produce at fair prices taken in exchange
for Goods.-Cotton Yarns furnished to merchants
at Factory prices; large stock assorted Nos. con-
stantly on hand.
j. b. BRECKENRIDGE,
JAS. G. MAUPIN.
Staunton Oct A. lS4S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15

SToNz CUTTING MAcHSg-The New Londot
chronicle says that there is now in operation st
New Haven. Il machine which even in ns present
imperfect stage dresses stone at the rate of square
foot in one or two minutes, and with two attendants
and limited amount Of steam power. does the work
OF more than one hundred men. IL said to be iis
invention Of Massachusetts man.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15
PUBLIC GARDEN.

'E'HE subscriber having permanently locate him
self as a Gardener, near Stanton, will be pre-
pared to furnish in proper seasons. Asparagus. Ego
plants, Tomatoes, Peppers, Rhubarb, Cabbage
plants and choice collection of Flowers.
WIN. II. EBDON.
Dec. %. 1S47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15
New FaM s. Winter Goods
CHEAPER THAN EVER.

ZONE and look, whether you buy or not for
~ you will find good assortment of Staple and
FA NCX DRY GOODS, a large and well Sc
fered at the lowest prices for CASH. on the usual
credit to punctual customers. Particular attention
is requested 10 my stock of Cloths. CaSsmeres and
pestings, Hats, Caps Boots and ShocS-and to an
assortment of beautiful CALICOES.
If you wish TO lay out your CASH advantageous
ly, call on A. S. KINNEY,
Main Street, opposite Cushing's.
October | |, 1S4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15

SELLERS COUGH SYRUP.-Just receiy-
~ ed another supply of the above popular remedy
for Coughs, Colds. SC.
Also, Sellers LIVER PILLS and VERMI-
FUGE. f.. BERKELEY.
Aug IS, 1913.
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Nothing can be well done ;" says Dr. Kitchen.
CT, chat is done in hurry" Except catching
heas." adds The London Punch
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
-oefee-
COACH MANUFACToRX.

OOAOa N1ANUEACT
-9aI@S
HHNI1E subscribers have located themselves oppo-
u site the Bank, in Staunton, and intend manu-
featuring all kinds of work in their lne-such as
Chariottes, ROckaways, PhaetOns and BuggieS,
in the most fashionable style, Of the best materials,
and on terms to suit the purchaser. Especial at
tention given to all kinds ofrepairing. They deem
1t unnecessary to say more, they have commence
ed business with determination TO make GOOD
WORK, and the public shall have no cause of dis
satisfaction on their part-with this assurance they
respectfully solicit portion of the public patron
age. HARDY s. MARSTELLER.
N. B.-Cash paid for dry Spokes, Hubs, Ash
and Poplar Panks. Sept. Is, l64S.-tf.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-10-28
New WORK,

EXAMINATION Of the doctrine of the Re.
Surrection, and other subjects herewith con.
nected by the Rev. Charles p. Turrentine late of
The tennessee, and now of the Arkansas Confe.
renee, NJ. f.. c.. South.
Ihe above will contain 400 pages, 8 mo-
Price 81 80.
Persons wishing to obtan a copv of the frs,
edition, will do well 10 forward their names 70 tb
"u'hor AT Little Rock. or give them to any of the
members ., m OF the Arkansas Conference, of the N.
E. c., South. ''''
Little Rock, June 10, lS4S.-lS-tf.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-10-28
FERRY NOTICE.

EBA l no attention TO new humbugs, as 1o7c eS-
r. taIisSsd Eerrics--cut roqds-ne1c 6riages
aud He0 nigh cuts. Keep the old well established
aud plain road to the VAN BUREN Ferry
where you will find good new ferry boats-expe-
rIenced. careful and obIiging ferry-men and
charges rs cheap as the cheapest. Drovers will
find his the best and safest point to cross stock at
on tho Arkansas river. They will also find a
good lot, Immediately at the Ferry landing. for
their accommodation. The farmer, bv crossing
at this ferry, can have the advantage of the Van
Buren, market, whore the highest prices are paid
by the merchants, for all kinds Of produce.
J. NJ. GLENN.
Van Buren, Sept 26. lS47.-34-tf
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-10-28
s s E75gV 8 . = ;
we .,1.. 9. s7AI s.5 s. sEz4 aNIeaasH IS

~ cine ever discovered. Children VIII cry for the
Lozenges and eat them readily as sugar candy.
DR.. English in Broadway, New York, cured two
children Of fits by using these Lozengcs, after trying
several other medicines without benefit lie has used
them n his practice nearly Twelve months in one
hundred cases and always with the best success He
says that he has cured four cases of worms with only
one box. lie also cured one boy with single dose
that had been suffering with fits nearly years. For
sale by K. STEVENSON, Van BureD,
WM. b. SUTTON. Fort Smith,
JAS SUTTON, Fayetteville, Arks.
Februa ~ -, Il iS.-52-iy