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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

WoMAN's VoicE.--fIow consoing to the mind
occupied by some heavy sorrow, is the voice OF an
amiable Woman Like sacred music, it mparts
10 the soul feeling of celestial serenity, and, as
gentle zephyr refreshes the weary senses with its
soft and melliAuous tones Riches may avail much
IN the hour of alllicon the friendship of may
alleviate for time the bitterness of woe but the
angel voice of Woman is capable of producing a last
Ing effect on the heart, and communicates sensa-
ton of delicious composure which the mind has
never before experienced, even in moments of its
highest felicity.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04
POETRY.
FROM THE NATIONAL ERA.
THOUGHTS OF HEAVEN.

No sickness there,
No weary wasting Of the frame away,
No fearful shrinking from the midnight air,
No dread of summers bright and fervid ray
No hidden grief,
No wild and chcerless vision of despair
No vain petition for swift relief,
No fearful eye, no. broken heart are there.
Care has no home
Within that realm of ceaseless praise aud song
Its tossing pillows break and melt in foam,
Far from the mansion of the spirit ihrong.
The storms black wing
Is never spread athwart celestial skies!
Its wang blends not with the voice of spring,
As some too tender fow'ret fades and dies.
No night distils
Its chilling dews upon the tender frame;
No moon is needed there the light, which fills
That land of glory, from its Maker came.
No parted friends
O'er mournfu recoliections have TO weep;
No bed of death enduring Love attends,
To watch the coming of pulselcss sleep!
No blasted flower
Or withered bad celestial gardens know
No searching blast, OF fierce descending shower,
Scatters destruction like ruthless foe!
No battle word
Starlles the sacred host with fear and dread,
The song of peace Creations morning heard,
Is sung wherever gel.minstrels tread!
Let us depart,
If home like this await the weary soul.
Look up, thou stricken one; thy wounded heart
Shall bleed no more at sorrows stern control.
With faith our ghide,
White-robed and innocent, 10 trace the way,
Why fear to plunge in Jordans rolling tide,
And find the ocean of Eternal Day?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

Hints ON ETIQU ETTE.-In all your associations
keep constantly in view the adage, ''too much free
dom breeds contempt
Never be guilty Of practical jokes if you accus-
tom yourself to them, it is probable you will become
so habtuated as to commit them upon persons who
will not allow of such liberties | have known a
duel 10 arise from slap on the back.
If there be another chair in the room, do not offer
a lady that from which you have just risen.
Always suspect the advances OF any person who
may wish for your acquaintance, and who has had
no introduction circumstances may qualify this
mark but, general principle, acquaintances
made in public place of amusement are
not desirable.
The essential part of good breeding is the practi-
cal desire to afford pleasure, and to avoid giving
pain. Any man possessing this desire requires only
| opportunity and observation to make him gentle
| man.
| If in public promenade you pass and repass per
sons of your acquaintance, 1t is only necessary TO
salute tlrem on the first occasion.
DO not affect singularity ofdress by wearing any
thing that is conspicuous TO demand attention
and particularly avoid what believe must cab
the ruffian style.
Let presents to lady be characterised by taste
mot remarkable for intrinsic value.
| Except under very de cided circumstances, il is
both ungentemanly and dangerous TO cut person
if you wish to rid yourself Of any ones society,
cold bow in the street, and particular ceremony in
the circles of your mutual acquaintance, is the best
mode of conduct to adopt.
! Never introduce your own affairs for the amuse-
| ment of company /; it shows sad want of mental
cultivation, excessive weakness Of intellect re-
collect also that such discussion cannot be inter
esting to others, and that the probability is that the
most patient listener is complete gossip, laying
the foundation for some tale to make you appear
ridiculous.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

SINGULAR PRUDENCE.-There are two men,
Jones and Wood, in prison in New York. under
sentence of death--which was, in fact. to be exc
cuted to-day though, ii appears, that the punish
ment of the first named was yesterday, somewha;
unexpectedly, conmuted by Governor Fish to i'm
prisonment for life. On the day before, when moth
ing was of course known of the Governors in!en-
ton, some charitable soul sent into these men in
their cell dish of strawberries, which it is said
they refused to paake Of out offear of the cholera.
-PhilndcIpI,ia .4merica,,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

FoRTUNE's CHANGEs.----A few days since a
young gentleman related TO us the following: He
said that his mother was speaking in the evening,
at the social home circle of fortunes changes. and
remarked, "that in her glFlhood, at a social party,
where there was music and dancing. young, blue
eyed light-haired boy asked her TO dance She re-
fused, and thought him rather presuming as he was
the son Of Blacksmith, and she the daughter of
Capt. - a Militia Captain. There was differ
ence in their social position. That boy is the pres
ext GOCernor of .Uassachuseffs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

GooD-It is said that Mr.. Gushing, on being
asked 30 dine with Mandarin Lin, discovered on
the table something of which he ale exorbitantly,
thinking it to be duck Not speaking Chinese, and
wishing to know what il was, he pointed TO it, af-
ter ne had finished, saying TO his host interroga
lively, "Quack, quack, quackP' The Mandarin
with equal breviiy, replied, with a shake Of his
head, Glow, WOW, wow" Mr.. Cushing's feel
ings can be imagined.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

Mr.. Emerson says that no wan has an original
idea after he is thirty. Rather dlscouragng idea
this, in these days Of progress. Maria Edgeworlb,
with fuller measure Of gratitude to Heaven for It's
Intellectual as well as its other bounIies, wrote a
few weeks since, shortly before her death :-"Our
pleasures IN literature do not, think, decrease with
age. Last first Of January was my eighty second
birthday. and think that from books bad as much
enjoyment last year as ever had in any year IN
my lifeV
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

ST. PArmcK's RgLIc.-A gentleman travelling
in Ireland short time since, was DESTROYS seeing
some Of the sanity relics belonging TO a convent;
and on being shown by priest two apparently very
old scus. one, that Of child, the other seemingly
Of grown person, asked 10 whom they belonged.
when the priest replied, "1'he larger one was that
of ST. Patrick the smaller one was that Of the same
saint when a boy.o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

REvoLTING ScENE.-The Montreal Courier of
the 9th inst gives the particulars ofthe execution of
Sarah Thomas at Bristol, on the s inst, for the
murder of Miss Jeffries, ard her confession of the
deed. 1t says: The final scene was of the most
revolving character. The prisoner, instead Of
being resigned to her fate, contested it with the Of
fcers and literally had to be carried to the gaows
and executed amid screams for life, which did not
cease until the fatal bolt was drawn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

Az ARrru1 DoDoER.-A negro in Cincinnati
being taken before the Mayor for some small Offences
pretended to be seized by the cholera and in great
distress. Some medicine was procured BIN, and
he was released. As soon as he got outside the doors
he put his thumb to- his nose, twfled his dgis, and
ran fast his legs could move, which was abous
the quickest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04
STAUNYON a. WEDNESDAY, JUIY tsAe

felt and proved its ,roth. If lone dwell not there.
Joy Is also stranger, and il lore hath his home in
that house, "a word. look" may drive il far away
Thomson The poet Of nature, draws the picture of
happy family,
where friendship fall cSerts her softcst power,
Pcriect esteem, cnvencd by desire
!nefisble, ard sympathy of soul;
Thought meeting thought, and will preventing will
win ooundiess confidence for nonght but love
Can answer love, and render bliss secure"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

A So8gLY AFFLICTED HUsBASp-W eouesiion
whether of alictiou has ever occurred similar
to that of man in Louisville, who according TO the
Courier, lost his second wife by cholera on the 18th
inst. his wife having died Of the same disease only
a month previous.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

| The following story, while il exposes an instance
Of imperial tyranny and strict police peculiar 70
| Russia, also reveals trait which is common O.
| nough in female characters everywhere:
A young widow the Countess c.. was deeply in
love with young officer of the horse guards The
Countess had an immense fortune in land, or rather
slaves, but the will Of the Emperor hindered her
from sharing it with her lover. The chaste N ch-
olas had forbidden her marriage. You are aware that
il is next to impossible or Russian 10 convert his
wealth into ready money without the permission of
the Emperor. The moment the latter perceives
that any of his subjects is soaking for resources
which he can carry with him TO aforeigncountry the
autocrat interposes his supreme will, and attaches
the proprietor to the SOIL like serf in the old fe-
dial times. Estates be alienated only bu uirt,e
Of cice whoever has been ruined by gambling or
debauchery is permitted TO sell his property, because
after the settlement of his debts, misery prevents
his escape from his master.
The Countess, who knew this, borrowed largely
under pretence of lavish expenditure. She bought
jewels, diamonds, all the costly uxures ola young
ard beautiful woman. Then, after having amassed
enough out of Russia to live upon comfortably. she
resolved TO depart secretly with her young officer,
abandoning TO her creditors s. to the imperial confis
cations her annual revenue of two thousand rubes.
All requisite measures were taken with prison
ers precaution, with wonderful patience, with adj
mirable persistence. Like Laude, the lovers were
encompassed by a prison five hundred leagues
round, and had million inhabitants for spies.
single paltry motive caused all 10 be discover
cd The young officer had feigned illness for
year; by force of dosing his stomach with vinegar,
and in]aning his eyes by gazing the sun. he had
become really consumpiive and almost blind. By
TINS MEANS he so far imposed upon the Russian po-
lice as to obtain passport, under pretext Of going
to restore his health at the springs of AK la Cha
pelle. Once armed with this passport, he makes
every preparation for his departure A servant OF
course must accompany him; this servant was no
other than the Countess in disguise. A livery had
been made for young slave of her size, dark col
ored wig ordered for bald head friend.
All had been triumphed overall, except an emo
ton of feminine coquetry which the Countess could
not overcome. The livery fitted her quite we'll, but
the wig spot her looks. At three leagues from
St. Petersburg, she dotted the wigs at four leagues,
the police officer whom they met found her too pref
ty, to be and solely because the passport ran
ian officer and his servant" and because the ser-
want looked suspicious the policeman arrested the
whole party, and despatched his prize to ST. Peters
burg.
The lady was banished from court, the officer
exiled and the chaste Nicholas awarded nation
al admiration by al! the husbands in Russia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

HuN11IrY. celebrated John Wesley, being
rather superci,liously asked by nobleman, what
do you mean, sir, by the humility Of which you
preach 50 much 7-laconically replied, That humil'
ity, my lord, is but thinking The truth Of yourself
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04
Tobacco, Segars, &c., Sc.

IobaccO, oegars, Sc., &c.
0nN BOXES Manufactured Tobacco, emtra-
VUO cling every variety of quality and price,
viz: l To-, ] h., IS IS. and rs.
$4,000 Half Spanish Segars.
$4,000 Yellow and Brown Spanish do.
$4,000 Superior Principee Segars.
10000 Fine La Norma do.
10000 Large and Small Regalia do.
5000 Havana Chiroots do.
$4,000 Havana Imported do.
20 Bbls. Fine Virginia Smoking Tobacco.
200 Doz. Fine Cut Tobacco.
10 Boxes Assorted Pipes.
2 Bbls Pipe Heads.
100 Doz fine Snuff Boxes, assorted,
$50 Reams Wrapping Paper.
Letter and Writing do.
S Gross Bonnet Boards
S Boxes Mob. Ink.
Rappee, Macabau and Scotch Snuff.
Merchants and others will find in this stock great
inducements to purchase, as we are determined to
sell on the lowest terms.
C. T. COCHRAN s. co.
Staunton, April 10, 1649.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
THE PLACE FOR BARGAINS!
The baltimore Clothing Store.

VNHE undersigned take pleasure in informing all
who are in want of cheap and good Clothing,
that they have opened in the town Of Stanton, a
large and well assorted stock IF
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04
Iseady-nnade Clothing,

consisting in part of Fine Cloth Frock, Dress and
Business Goats of all colors; Silk, Cotton, Tweed,
Summer Cloth and Jeans Goats; Black Cloth and
Fancy Casssimere Pants, great variety of Sum-
mer Pants; Black and Fancy Satin, Silk and Plaid
Vest, and every article for Genilemen's underwear
Without individually opposing anybody. we offer
our Goods cheaper than ever sold in the town of
Staunion. and comparing in prices with any other
establishment in the State. Our connections in
Baltimore and steady receipts throughout the sea
son, enable us 10 have our stock well assorted we
therefore most earnestly solicit the patronage OF the
citizens of Stanton and County of Augusta, and
beg leave to inform them that they would do well
TO call and examine stock before purchasing
elsewhere
o. Store Room in the Basement of the Virginia
Hotel, next door to the Law Office of Baylor s.
Conner. WAIDEAUR g. POLLiIZ
Staunton, May 9, lS49.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04
The DNscA Settlement .4he0etl
GREAT ARRIVAL or
READY MADE CLOTHING.

vINHE world has been humbugged for years by a
= set fellows who cry Cheap Chap Cheap |!
and at the same time are making from SO TO rs and
100 per cent. profit. But the time has arrived when
stop is TO be put to- such course Of business. The
great law that regulates trade, is that of
Supply aud Demand,
consequently, as the supply of an article increases,
it matters not whether that article be Flour or Iron
Lumber, Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Caps,
or READY MADE CLOTHING, the price is
necessarily brought down. The subscribers take
pleasure, therefore, in informing their friends and
the public generally, that they have Just received
large and well selected assortment of
READY-TMADE CLOTHING,
consisting of Goats, Pants, Pests, Shirts. D,mccrs,
Caa,ais. Iiandkerchies. Gtoocs, Suspenders, Hats,
81 al kiads, Boots, Shoes, &C., SC.
Call and see us, aud we will suit YOU no matter
whether you want suit of ''Sunday best" or 'sEv-
ery-day wear" as we have all kinds, and at every
price. FRANK s. CO.,
Corner Room, Virginia Hotel Buildings.
Staunton, June 20, l849.-3m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04

Ho that has trade has an office Of profit and
honor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-12

preaching Identification Of tho roll party With the
party of the North furnished by the extrsorns nary
NOV. ments Of the proniurnt American The
Prev Mt Van Buren, diy leads the attack on
the South. MIR. webter supports ths wtimot proviso
In the Senate. Colonel Brnton Of Missouri the tyos
~ well - the fsvors Of fh~ rude Western SETTLERS has
within III. hat month I'd his position az oil
lar az the ssvthoding interests and has
cay insueuatsd his adhesion "a the tree so by
Orstorical s%ssnlt Mr. calhoun Of uupAralielsd
frr city Most sik ndcapt of all IL the late
tiop Of Mr. Clay That MASTER OF CON promise shows
by his last propagation what no considers edis In
the pre,ent crisis He has just advanced project for
the gradual abolition Of slavery In bis native State Of
Kentucky
Even before these phenomebs Of the last few mouths
sppvarrd. the representatives OF the Northern aud
Northwestern States In the central Legislature had
shown Themselves concious OF . movement proceeding
outside. which Was releasing them from their obgs-
lions 20 the old parties In spite of the vehsmsn
position q Mr. Calhoun aud the Sout-era delegates,
the fimot proviso absolutely prohibive OF slavery
was inserted the law which nised
Oregon into dependent government ~alifornia now
presses for prov ioDal constitution and the North
VIII doubt in the session of Congress,
attempt to append the clause to her charter IL
they succeed the principal Ia settled aud will certainly
he sPphed s all the dependencies IF The oted States
That such decision Is the doom OF slavery, shall
take an early opportunity Of showing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-12

Hysvv e~rrptr-e OyssArIes "A stranger prsseutd
. drsft, purportpg IN be drawn the Nsrch.n,s'
Bsph Of Ne. Work for 81 800 81 the eouaters II the
BsptinF and fpsui snee pany aud ths hechssics'
Bsrk OF this city on Tuesday last abe pay nent az
hieh refused By both. lie appears. ho~rv-r 10
have I'm medsfey snsr 70 the szsb-thtovn BANK,
where he stated that he had called the bank upou
utop vhich "a vs- drs-p fov pay msnt but II beirg
after hsphipG hours the President }. Palmer. bad
doftvd - good ad,ied bin 10 With u TO the bank
81 Eizsb. thiovn and bu-psss transactions p>ssed
eontsntly bstveep them they would doubtless psy a.
". succeed IN bi. object BY ob'anipg . certiaeass
81 deposit for $3.50 the sumerset Co Bank, whore
be ,s'd be lad note TO psy. and the balance, 81 $50
In billie and the crrhcsts enc.o~ed the Somes-
sstto Bank on the spot On presentation, hovever,
the neat DAY. If the dan of the Merchants Dask II
Nsv orb u found that IL vas forged ssd the
Whole story Of course false Ne~srk a. u Dsslv "a
,9f,str, September 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-12
Common PicsA.
NFEtFAL TEkN.
H.. La. I-u.>A


Before Judge Ipgrabam-
Rrpr 1f.-Hsrmau TisAer - Motion granted With
out prejudice TO any motion the part Of dsfsndAn
on he subject Of costs
Gr,ev 80 D,iats. - Order a. refer granted.
Nsys Gri,~od J. Motion granted. will leave TO
def, bdspt TO TO vsssts the order further an
davits
Chamberisin -4Ssms Order that reeever assigu
and deliver to def ndant all the estate and property
def. pdspt which he the ssid receiver scquirsd By
virtue 81 the as,iennent made TO him by defsndsst
Ch,ds sdsa. Roe Order 60 set aside judxrr-ut and
erseuttp; cot Of motion 10 sbds event. dssndant 20
stpulste not 10 and IN answer In ten days
Before Judge Ul.hcsGer.
Hsii>ek 70 Ross 81 al - This cause summed up
THE Oorppg after Witch the Judge charged that the
trst question The Jury had DID the pro-
psrty In disputs belong 90 the piAiata' The bill Of
sale, appears expressly recognizes the mortgage TO
Ro,s therefore there d,ubt that By either the
rule 81 Law empress ccntrsot the rights Of ds
fsndsnt we're TO be pros.oted and therefore the de-
PENDANT IL untitled 70 verdict for the property cover
cd By the mortgage He hosor next called the at
tepticn nf the jury 20 the evidence sd5uoed by both
psrtiss end Init tor thin 20 ssy whether the mort
ease covered the soods In suit; 40 the paint6 hai
risht 70 msibtsin his action The jury found verdict
fer . defendants
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Tur LArs Frss IN CI~crv-au.-Ths Cincinnati DE-
patch 81 the 9th instsut gives the following LEE OF the
sufferers BY the dr- In that city on that day -
Martin Apshuts a Co . machine shop ioss est-
mated 81 so 0oo-insuranss 5000. r Du6y's coffee
house. shsde-;' Icss the stock ssd bulldog sbost
5000; partial tnsursnee Csabaus lard oil factory.
loes ses hpovp CouseIiy's sheet iron aud cooper
,nishins sstsbilshnsns; loss - 0oo-so iusursoss.
williams Lossrls sheet iron shop; icss estimated 81
sI@o n. Miler's large frame building occupied by
several fniiies dsstroys1loss In furpiture consider
able white Btsknsiis Blacksmith chop; ioes sboss
Si2ce- no insurance Jefferson Hou.s eli dsstroy-d-
nev building; lose about SIS 600 900 insurases.
Martha Apsbuts Go . carpenter shop: ell destroyed
-loss not kpovp. H. 0rastmans Tailoring estsblish-
ment; deetroyed-lcss nee kuovu. Shoswsksr shsp;
loss shout $500 p. Nevssess's Lafsyests Tavern;
deeSoyed-loes estimated ~ $500 Mechanics Ha4
eoIee house; loss about $500. The four last paneA
we're In the Jefferson House block. Robert Eaasst
eoee hcurs buiidibs uch damaged oss about -
Hove's grocery store; damage 10 building Esd seesk
great-partlsl Insurance loes NOT sscsrssineA y.
kurpbys shoe store; Lost sil-no Insurance. sssslsv
b Ke,lys sheet iron shop; icss about sSo-ns issSr
rance Bsilsys bakery destroyed; icss n saitdtss,
sfoch and furniture about - 800 partial issusssssl
Alsro's nshosssy mill slightly daoas~d isjasy -
we rsSrst 70 learn that several sseidests happened
durip9 the progress Of the ere asA palsfui puaos v
sacat that fireman 70 soppo~ed 10 have esvishel r.
the flames. nss vith Arsaas's has was -
enter the Lafayette House - carry ous ese1a,
vbes chimney TN, and he vas net s~es atsv ~s~ls
end is stiii ss,a to be sissipe. We uu-A thss 49,
painful report may prove ustrua The w.ssAsics CO.
eipe net 9th accident vh,ch disabled 10 se~ss-
non but ths ne~bers u the csnpAsy az 80 rslas
their labors en- that acceant
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THt sar rsprc Ccsrsrr- EnssrslsSssr For some
tee veshs past there have been rumcrs In clsosls-
zion relative To case 81 emh~ssemsnt on bcesf the
schooner Cecil b~ionsins 70 the San Pedro psoy
The fsct ss har - ve cso A-certsin them fol-
lows bile the weasel cas- lying OF the spanish coast
engaged In diving for tbs on board the spanish
nivate San Pedro supsciop- arused THAI Of
the appvopr,stpg part Of the tres
sure 70 their o~n ON the arrival 81 the vessel ~
bstmcre. the mate and oo- Of he v.re arrested
~ the ips'spce o. 49, captain. and lodged In jsii
hey ver- subssqver.y r.l~ss-d on ball Three others
of The cree ver~ a.rvard arrested and ssaioss too
Peter human spd Aibrs Finp~y the sraod jury have
returned pv~e~ptm-sts. A part OF the money zee
found some NJ the parties Interested The matter
vss brought b~fore the u D,ssrict Ceurt satuv-
6sy The cse- -i,l be tried this -sek. vhep the fall
fActs ~iu BE- eiictted - Bshs~sre Psfrssf, SEPT TO-
ros CALiyosra = Three vessels cleared to day foe
California, Wis the ships carthage aud Ahbar, and
bars hs-< The art ase carries 20 CON pl~t- bald
Tugs o. " bricks 100 bones rsi-fatus Ac rhe Akbsr
carries isrr quantity - lumber esal cement paas,
&c The bsrk hi-f carries buildlpg materials, 10
B.sse~ Trsse,ier, Sepsesbes 10.