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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05
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scorcuMEN AND scorer MUSIC

The following incident shows that Scotch music
will make . Scolchman do anything when out of
his own cUuntryc
"A gentleman who was first rate performer of
Scotch music on the violin, spent winter at Elk
eter, and of course became acquainted with
the musical dietanti of the place During one
day with professor, the conversation turned upon
Scotch music, and strong argument arose as to
lis bearing competition with foreign music The
Scoiciman whom we shall, for the present. desg-
nate the Fiddler, Insisting that, when properly
played, nothing could excel it; the professor, ON
the other hand, insisting that ii was only fit for
barn yard.
''Pl tell you what" says the Fiddler, Cpl lay
you wager Of 60, that, if party of Scochmen
be got together, I'll make them shed tears one
minute, sing The next, and dance the third"
Dome said The Professor land if your music
is capable of that, | will not only pay you the Is
with pleasure, but will be convinced that il is the
most enlivenng, pathetic and best music in the
world"
The difficulty arose as to getting ali opportunity
tor trial. But this soon obviated by a third
party informing them that party of young Scotch
men dlned at The Old London Hotel, on The ami
versary of Burns birth day. This was a capital
opportunity for the Fiddler--for these young men,
being principally raw boned, overgrown Scotch
lads, who had recently left their own country to
carry tea in the neighborhood, were the very ones
upon whom he was sure to hit.
All OelhS HOW arranged, ana tho utmost secrecy
oeing agreed upon inc eveniul day was anxious
,o0hea 'of' AZ 'etg'h IL came and me Fiddler
ana rroiesSor by an introduction TO one OF The par
- ~ On '''''' ~ '''o '',''e': "''o "e'e
WE'VE ai'oSeler SAT down, ana rlShl merry par
ty they Were. The Fiddler was not long in per-
ceivinU that he had rot annn RIGHT musical set .
and he waited patiently TILL they, were fit for any
'hihg. AT length he gave wink to the Professor,
VIZ t on'e t'olVSeu '''"' MS '''t'iu s"ouiu favor
..dan;,ai ,, oo;oI ~, ,"'e Vt" t'o WYNN"
III" ;'I;, 10y we W ''o'o P"i'5.
loss RI E;i,, ",'u 81" wei. , e,
'uo'o' '''"'o wi '"' .'''' 'u''e'
mere h'"''" 10 'heh '"a' ava
ana Played IN most solemn and pathetic manner.
nat wae'"i '"ne' SAID great big, raw
ooned you'n 10 MS next mei@hDor.
III Is 'ha'' sandy. mere mickle III mat tune,
man. IL reminds me o ane mats gane; Jamie
at the same Time giving deep sigh, and drawing
his hand over lis long, gaunt lace, 10 hide the tears
which were lrickIing Gown HIS cheeks.
ne iddier' win his Keen eye, soon perceived
mat before ne got through me second part OF the
,nhe lie would nave Them an In The same mood
lie therefore threw his whole soul into the instru-
ent' prayed me '"ne as ne mad never done before,
ana as lhe ias' i9n oars OF Tie tune dled away IKE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05
FOR FEoUsEKEEPERS.
'Nhe Dutch have taken WoA\anAl

SI>HESE are the times in which men look for the
dolngs of tho world and general information, 10
the Press, which.s, by the-by the true path finder
for business men, as well rs those who wish TO make
every Penny count most for themselves This be-
ing the order of the day, the undersigned wish TO
keep with the current, and at the same time give
the reader good hint which path la travel make
his money count most. A few good reasons will
satisfy the reader al once why it is that they can
and will sell any gentleman suit of Ready made
Clothing, from the cOmmonest every day suit, to u
fine Sunday and superfne wedding suit, cheaper
than any other establishment LIN the first place,
then, they able TO sell cheaper than other
establishments, because they we'll acquainted
with their business. They buy and sell fer Cash,
and know when and where and how To purchase
their goods. Goods well bought are half sold.''
Even if they had no advantages over any one in
their line of business, they still underSel them,
because they require large profits 10 make up for
large expenses They attend TO their business them
selves, and therefore incur but small expenses
paraiively speaking, in carrying on the same. They
sell their Goods for Cash, and therefore require no
large profits to make up for loss sustained by credit
sales. No one will doubt that the Cash system,
together with small profits, is the hest mode of deal
ing and most advantageous to the purchaser: If
any one doubts this he will be convinced of lis
truth by calling at the CLOTHING AND VA
RiETY STORE, Corner of the Virginia Hotel,
where he will find large assortment of all kinds
ofReady made Clothing, for MeRand Boys wear
such Coaks, Over Goats, Frock, Sack, Business
and Dress Goats, Pants and Vests of all descrip-
,ions, Woolien Under shirts and Drawers, all kinds
of Shirts, Collars, Cravats, HandkerchiefS, Gloves
Caps and Hats together with some fancy articles
all of which they will with pleasure exhibit for ex-
animation to those who call upon them. Their pri-
such as will Salty every that this is The
place to buy Fall and Winter Clothing. The sub
scribers take this occasion to tender 10 the public
their thanks for the liberal patronage which they
have thus received, and reSDectiuily solicit a
continuance of the same.
FRANK s. CO,
Corner Room, Virginia Hotel Buildings
Staunton, Oct. 10, lSl9-3m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

HERE LITTLE, AND THERE 4 I.irTLE-Tmpres
slons are made on children, as on rocks, by con
slant dropping Of little influences What can one
drop do You can scarcely see it fall; and present
ly II rolls away, or is evaporaed you cannot. even
with microscope. measure the little indentation it
has made. Yet il is the constant repetition of this
trifllng agency, which burrows, ard at length hol-
lows ont the very granite
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

o. Were it possible to penetrate the deep mvs-
cres Of wedlock, it would probably be found that
i'll a vast many-perhaps majority Of Eases. mat
rlmOnlai Discussions arise from difference Of opn
ion on matters Of not the least consequence and to
which the parties are totally Indifferent.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

very celebrated Scotch divine says "The
world we inhabit must have had an origin that
origin must have consisted in cause; that cause
must have been intelligent that intelligence must
have been ultimate tina, ultimate power must have
been supreme aud that which always was, and is
supreme, we know by the name Of God.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

~ II cannot be denied that the needle is an in
sirument OF more value than the sword. the rcyolv-
ing pistol. or even the Big Gun" Of the conquer
or OF California being most potent in keeping wo-
man out Of mischief
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05
NEW GOODS
At THE OLD STAND OF GREEN 4 CO..

VINHE subscriber respectfully announces to his
- friends and the public. that he is now recev-
ing and opening his Fall aud Winter supply of
GOODS, selected with great in the Northern
Cities, to which he invites apartlcularexamnation,
feeling assured that he please in style, quality
and price. His stock embraces part the follow
ing articles, viz:
FOR GENTLEMEN.
Super. Blue, Black Brown, Gray, and Drab Beaver
aud Pilot Cloths Black, Brown, Cinnamon, Drab aud
Olive French aud Eng. Cassimcres; Superior Bec,
Black and Fancy French Cloths aud Cassincrcs;
Black Satin, Fancy Black. Brown and Drab silk and
Cashmere Vestings; Black aud Fancy Cravats Black
and Colored Kid aud Beaver Gloves; Superior Silk,
&c, &C., SC.
FOR LADIES.
superior Black Gro de Rhine, Chameleon Oh cckcd and
Figured Silks and Satns; Superior Maroon, Drab,
5reen' Brown AMI other coiorcd hicrinocs; Printed
Cashmcrcs and Mousclaincs of superior style and
quality; Black, Brown, Maroon aud Drab Australian
cloths and Alpaccas; Extra Super French Capcs,
from So to $ IL each Extra Super French Collars,
from II l-2 cts to S3; Embroidered and Plain Mode
aud other Shawls French Cloahing Cloths and Fan
cy Figured Flanncs for Sacks Handsome Scarfs and
Neck ties, in great variety Fancy Co'orcd Vclvets
and Satns, for Bonnets Genuine Thread Mccklin,
and Black Silk Laces, beautiful variety y Black
Silk Mitts, 90 cents to i I 80, also Kid and Beaver
Gloves, (lincd; very large assortment of Bonnet
and Mantua Ribbons, &c &c.
FOR FEoUSEKEEPERS.
Black and Brown Cotton aud Linen Shcetings, Mar.
Tickings, Furniture Dimy White Goods, Frmges,
Calicoes Competing, Rugs, Mats, &c. Sc, with many
other articles unnecessary to cnumcratc
Do not forget SO call at GREEN s. Co.'S Old
Stand, where you will always find the cheapest
and pretest goods.
N. B.-Always on hand large stock of Hard
ware, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
II. n. GREEN,
Successor 10 GREEN & Co.
Staunton Oct. S, lS49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

HoGGIsn.-An irshman writing from the west.
says that polk is 50 plenty that every third man
you meet is is hog"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

LoNG SPEEcHEs.-'rhe London Despatch, in
abiding 10 the GuHi;um speeches made in Parlia
ment says; "O,seldom speaking Cromwell! whose
vocation was by no means talk, but who made Eu-
rope tremble Ireland orderly, and England great,
how need we wonder that true worker should
seek 10 get rid Of chattering parliamentary magpies
and pray the "LOrd 10 deliver HIN from Sir Harry
Vanes !" o, silent Washington. who could con
quer the mighty and found the greatest empire in
the world. but whom D'israeli could confound in
uiterance! o, taci,urn Brutus. who could even
make Rome iIIusrlOus, and delete Carthage from
the worlds map, bot could not outspeak even the
rawest of reporsl Have we not fallen on evil DAYS
and evil toHgucS2"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

RErUDLic The present military establish
meni of France is 503, 900 men-4O. 900, however,
were TO be discharged previous 10 October 40 900
more will receive an unlimited leave of absence.
without pay; and previous to LIST January So. 900
more will he reduced in the same way. In this
mode the Minister of War says that, by LIST Janu-
ary 1880 the peace establishment will be reduced
10 100000 men. A peace establishment of only
100000 men for Republic founded on the rights
of the people and general suffrage Surely France
SHOULD he called The model -epublc.-,Ne,e Or
teams Bulletin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

(1;- Good breeding formerly made gentleman.
Now, brass pair Of moustachcs and tailor,
makes one Time works wonders.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

A GENTLEMAN.-Show me the man who can
quit the brilliant society of the young TO listen to
the kindly voice of age-who can hold cheerful con
verse with one whom years have deprived of It's
charms-show me the man who is as willing TO
help the deiomed who stands in need of help as if
the blush OF Helen mantled on her cheek-show
me the man who would more look rudely at the
poor girl in the village than the elegant and well
dressed lady in the saoon-show me the man tho
treats unprotected maidenhoodas he would the heir
ess, surrounded by the powerful protection Of rank,
riches and amily-show me the man who abhors
the libertine's gibe, who shuns blasphemer the
traducer his mothers sex; who as he would
a coward the ridlcuer OF woman's foibles or the
eXposer of wonanIy eputatlon-show me that man
who never iorgets for an instant The decacy the
respect that is due 10 as woman in any CON
dtion or class-show me such man and YOU shall
show me gentleman-nay you show me better ;
you shall show me true chrStian.-Gi!eS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

DECORATING GRAyEs.-It is beautiful Cath
Ole custom, which prevails in some of our cities,
but particularly in New Orleans, ofdecorating with
flowers the graves of the dead, on what is known
as All Saints Day. The festival which called
forth this custom has existed from time immemori-
al in the Catholic church, and it is observed with
great regularity. AT once Impressive and touching.
Tor 1t cuiilvaes fond recoleciions of the loved and
lost, and by it death is shorn of its sharpest siings
1T leSes to the living, that Forgeiiulness does not
always grow with the grass around the tomb bu
that Memory, the dew of tears upon her flowers,
shall offer yearly garland the coffin Of the dead
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

woman in London lately bit off large portion
Of the ear Of another, and swallowed il! There is
need. suppose, to have her bound over TO keep
the piece.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05
B U SIN ESS DIS.
JAMES I'll. SKINNER.

A1H1EO1&NlSN AN iLAWo
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
pRACTISES in the Superiorand Inferior Courts
= of Augusta, the Superior Courts of Rocking
ham, Rockbrdge, and Abemarle, and in the u. S.
District Court for Western Virginia.
OFFICE, next door to the Court House, in the
Brick Row.
May =, 1919.
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81 TAUNTON SPECTATOR.
BY L. & J. "A. wADDELL.
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made TO aduertisers6 By The year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

CAMoMILE.-A few roots of this plant should
have place in every garden. Not only are its
medical qualities highly valuable, but lis presence
among vegetables is supposed to be lEgis of pro-
lection against many diseases TO which they are
subject 1t should be transplanted into warm and
rich soil, early in the spring, and be assisted du
ring its early development, by copous maturing
and frequent pressure. When plants. late in the
season exhibit symptoms of decay general debiI-
ity, the planting OF small root of Canomile in
their vicinity is frequently the most speedy and eff
cacious remedy that can be applied. The odor. or
aroma, dil'used by this plant. is also known 10 be
highly repeent to many kinds Of aligerous insects
and its presence among those species Of plants and
vegetables infested by such enemies, will protect
them more eHeciua!ly than almost any other agent
known, and at comparatively small expense.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

The Kent News says tha' }. n. GoIdborough. Of
Talbot Co.. Pa, raised The present year. on LOT
Of ~ acres, 81 bushels Of wheat TO the acre
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

81 wouldn't marry an eastern man if had 10
live an old maid all my life" exclaimed buxom
country lass. "Wby not ~ demanded an astonish-
ed companion. because every paper you pick up
contains an account Of the failure IF die eastern
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

o. BY a calculation, it appears that allowing 81
years for generation, and reckoning 5.2S7 years
from Adam 10 the present time, that llJ thousand
millions Of human being; have existed on the EARL,
since the system Of our globe commenced
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

DESPERATE PRocEEDING.-Ata certain farm
house, where we were slightly acquainted lived
large headed youth, who had been employed
as help" to assist in the usual work about the farm
Said youth bore the cognomen of Josiah, and was
unfortunately possessed of an enormous appetite
We say unfortunately, for be it known that the
good dame who superintendent the domestic matters
OF The establishment was rather close and of a saw
ing nature, and saw with horror what inroads Joe
was making upon her larder. She therefore prov-
ded The plaines f6od and finally Joe's principal
dish was bean porridge. Notwithstanding it was
bean porridge often for breakfast dinner and supper
Joe never murmured, for there was enough of ii ut
length the beans began To diminish in quantity, till
at last they were like angels visits few and far be-
tween. 1t 50 happened That Joe came as usual TO
dinner and, as usual, found his porridge ready but
woiully deficient in regard to beans. The old lady
watched him as he slowly stirred The compound with
his pewter spoon, when suddenly he started mp and
laid aside his jacket, then off came his vest he then
slowly unburoned his shirt Wristbands
"Why, joe" exclaimed the dame who had re-
garded these proceedings with the utmost astonish-
ment, "Joe. what on arth are you going to du 90
Dol" said Joe. with desperate air, "why Pm
goin' to dire for u bean!"
1t is almost needless to add that joe having prov
ed that he 'knew beans" never after lacked a full
sapply.-Sprit Of The Times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05
A SERMON ..As 49, A sNR,roN.

ne Rev. DR.. Dodd lived within few miles of
CaWoridSe (England) and had offended several stu
gents oy preaching sermon on Temperance One
DAY some OF them methim; they said one to another:
''Here's Father Dodd--he shall preach MS a ser
mon" Accusing him with "Your Servants"
"Srs: yours, gentlemen!" replied the Doctor
They said, 1--WE have Il favor to ask of you, which
mast be granted
| The divine asked what it was?
10 preach sermon was the reply.
"Weii, SAID he, ''appont the time and place,
and will''
1.-The time the present the place That hollow
tree" (poning TO it,) said the Students
| cts an imposiiioni" said the Ducor-"thero
ought 10 be consideration before preaching''
'lf you refuse" responded they, ''we viii put
| you into the Tree ~
Whereupoa the Doctor did as desired asked of
them his text
/ "Malt!" said they The reverend gentleman
/ commenced =
Let me crave your attention, nv beloved
am little man, come at a short warning to preach
short sermon, upon short subject. 10 thin con-
greSation, In an unworthy pulpit. Beloved, my text
Is Malt" cannot divide ii into sylables, il be-
Ing but monosylian9e, therefore, must divide it
into letters which find my text to be four-MALr
M, my beloved is mord-A, is mlegorical-L, is
tdtcrmt-T, is theological.
LIST. The moral teaches such as you drunkards
good manners therefore NJ. my masters-A, all of
you-L, leave Oft, iippIing.
"a. The allegorcal is, when one thing is spoken
and another thing meant, the thing spoken 'Inalt, ,
the thing meant the oil ormat which you r,Is,icks
make Nj, your masters-A, your APPAREL, your
llberty-T, your trusts.
Sd. The theological is according to the effects it
works.whlch are two knds-the first is this world ,
the second the world 10 come The effects it works
in thus world are, an some, NJ murder-in Others
A, aduliery-m ALL l., Iooseness of lie-and par-
ticuloriy IN some II, treason In the world to come
the effects of ii NJ, msery-A, anguish-L
lamenlation 7, tormen,-and thus much for my
text "Malt."
Infer LIST. As word Of eXhoriation NJ my mas
ters-A, all of you'll, leave Oft, tipping.
I'd. word for conviction Nj, my masierS-A,
all of you'll, look for-'T. torment.
Sd. word for caution, take this: A drnnkard
is the annoyance Of modesiy--the spoer of civil
iy-ihe destroyer of reason-ihe brewers agent
ale wiie'S bcneiactor-the wiic's sorrow-hs chill
dren's ;ronble-his neighbours scotia walking
swlll tuba picture Of beast--a monster of a
man."
The "younr 'uns - il is sunposed left
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

MEcHANfcs.--Onc of our contemporaries very
Justly remarks Next to farmers, mechanics are tie
most numerous and most important class of the
community. Whatever promotes their interests, Of
course, promotes the interests Of the public They
mcnts 10 become men ofscicnce and of sound knowI-
edge. Every mechanic, in every operation, brings
INFO Use some principle OF science which Of course.
it is his interest and convenience 10 understood
Every apprentice boy, no matter how assiduors. or
how rigorous his employment, if he sps nds few
minutes daily in useful reading and o'ner modes or
improvement, is certain to become u man of future
influence and responsibility. Th2t apprentice who
seeks most assiduOusy the interests Of his employ
or. promotes most clicctually his own interest. "A.
I. Farmer and ,NcchaRic
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

IMMENSELY or CREATIoN-Some astronomers
have computed that there no less than rs OO0.-
600 of suns in this universe.-The fixed stars aro
all suns, having, like sun, numerous planets re-
vOlvng round them. The Solar System, or that
10 which we belong, has about 30 planets primary
and secondary, belonging to ii. The circular field
of space which it occupies is in diameter three
thousand siG hundred millions Of miles, and that
which it controls much greater.-That sun which
is nearest neighbor to ours is called Sirius, distant
from our sun about twenty-five billions of miles,
Now if all the fixed stars are as distant from each
other as Sirius is from sun if our solar sys-
tenn be The average magnitude of all :he systems
OF the IS millions of suns, what Imagination cau
grasp the immensely Of creation Every sun of
the - millions, controls a field OF space about TO-
000.0O00O0 miles in diameter.
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School Books, stationary, ~ &.
.STOTRCE.

ESOOTS AND SHOES.-On hand and for SALE
~ / Case Superior Waterproof, (Cork-sole)
Boots, a new article. Also, Mems medium and
coarse Boots, in great variety Boys Boots, all ST
res. some very fine; Brogans all sizes and prices ;
Children's Shoes, all sizes and qualities Gentle
mems, Ladies' and Children's Gum Over Shoes
Call and examine before you buy. Old stand Of
Cowne g. Dcakins. a. J. DEAKINS.
Staunton Nov 1910
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1HE IUNGs.-On examination tho lungs will be
found full of innumerabe little holes like Il sponge
These holes are the little cells into which the air
enters when we breathe. So great is their number
that they have been calculated to amount TO
lIO,OUO,OOO, forming surface thirty times great
or Than The human body every Of these cells is
provided with net work of blood vessels, by means
OF which the blood is brought into immediate con
tact with the air over every portion other surface
When this great amount is taken into consideration.
we shall a; once feel how necessary il is to supply
pure air 10 the lungs with every breath draw.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-05

ELOWER VASES, Pungents, Port Monies,
Combs. Hair and Tooth Brushes, Powder Pulls,
Gard Cases, Portfolios and every variety Of Toi-
let articles Also agrcat variety Of FANCY goods,
suitable for presents, can he had by calling at
ESKRIDGE & KINNEY'S
Oct. 81, lS19. Next door TO B. Crawford.