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

The OLDEST MAN IN AMERIcA.-Georee Buck
hart, living in Marian county, KY, is one of the
most extraordinary men of the age. and is perhaps
the oldest man now known to be living. He is one
hundred and fourteen years old was born in Ger
mantown, Pennsylvania, and has lived for several
years in hollow sycamore tree, of such large di
mansions as to contain his family, consisting of a
wife and five or six children, bed and BEDDING.
cooking utensils, SIC.
The exploring agent Of the American Bible So
ciety' In his travels III Kentucky, recently found
him, and also saw several respectable gentleman
who had spent one or more nights with him in this
singular home. He processes to hold to the Luther.
an faith, being of a German family, and received
the Bible with peculiar manifestations Of gratitude
What life for one man to spend! What lono
train of events has marked this century, through
which he has drawn the thread Of existence
Tic Society Record, for MAY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06

KILLING TME.-NVe have just remarked man
on the other side of Broadway walking up pensive-
ly and alone, to whom the sudden acquisition OF
wealth has given the power and the inclination to
''glve up business" and to edo nothing" for the
rest of his life. All! whether it be "the toni OF
not, 1t IS evidently the hardest work in the world to
do nothing. We know OF at least bakers dozen
of persons, in our own range of acquaintance, who
are trying TO "kiil time," skill time" How they
will pray one day for the life ofthe time they would
now kill! DO you remember Charles Lambs de-
scrpton of his sensation being emancipated from
his daily labor at the India House? "Itwas like
passing from life to eternity. 1 wandered about
all is holyday there are no holydays." Think OF
this, thou man of sudden wealth and If it shall SC
chance that thou hast been ta!low chandler in thy
days of usefulness, make clause in the bill ofsae
that shall reserve to thee the right of still assisting
at the factory on melting -Knickerbockcr
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
Aseady-zmad dc Clothing,

consisting in part, of Fine Cloth Frock, Dress and
business Coats of all colors; Silk, Cotton, Tweed
Summer Cloth and Jeans Coats Black Cloth and
Fancy Casssimere Pants, great variety Of Sum
mer Pants; Black aud Fancy Satin Silk and Plaid
Vest, and every article for Gentlemen's underwear
Without individually opposing anybody, we offer
our Goods cheaper than ever sold in tho town of
Siaunon. and comparing in prices with any other
establishment in the State. Our connections in
Baltimore and steady receipts throughout the sea
son, enable us TO have stock well assorted we
therefore most earnestly solicit the patronage ofthe
citizens OF Stanton aud County of Augusta, and
beg leave to inform them that they would do well
TO call and examine our stock before purchasing
elsewhere
93- Store Room in the Basement of The Virginia
Hotel, next door to the Law Office of Baylor s.
Conner. WALDEAUR s, POLLITZ.
Staunton, May 9, lS49.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
POE TR Y.
THE SONGS OF YoRE.

Alas! the good old songs of yo,o
Have gone quite Cut of date
Surpassed by sold Virginia's Shore"
And the "Nor,h Car'lna State"
No more are heard the pleasing notes
Of"Comng through the Rye"
But turn you where you may, you'll hear
'Susanna, don't you cry"
To sing the song of CLONE, Sweet Home"
girl could not be led;
Bat ask her for some "lavor.e tune"
She'll strike up "Uncle Ned;"
Then finish off wish "Buf1alo Calls"
Or else with "Dearest Mae -
Forgetting that she ever knew
Some more heart breathing lay.
Oh, give TO mo the songs of yorc,
That come warm from the heart;
That make each pulse ihrob with delight,
And bid the passions start.
Sing me the songs of ''Hours there were,"
l'll crave not what belongs,
To the list of "niggcr"-ps haw IL mean
Questionable songs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06

The American Peace Society has passed unani
mously the following vote "'rhat the Hon. vii
liam Jay, OF New York, President the Hon. Isaac
Collins, Of Philadelphia. Vice President. and the
Rev. Charles Brooks, Of Boston. Chairman OF the
Executive Committee, be delegation to wait on
the President of u. States, to urge on him the ex-
pediency ard importance ofnserling 'the arbitration
clause in all our future treaties with foreign ma
tionsv
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06

The Sources OF THE NILE.-The problem of
the positions of the sources of the Nile which du
ring SO many ages has eluded all inquiry seems at
length in fair way of being solved. The Rev.
MIR. Rebmann, of the Church Missionary Society.
who is resident near Mombas, on the east coast of
Africa four degrees south Of the EQUATOR has recent
ly penetrated about 100 miles inland, where he
came to an elevated table land and saw before him
lofty mountain named Kilimajaro, the summit of
which is covered with perpetual snow In the
course of last summer, Dr. Bialloblo,zky left Eng
land on an exploratory journey into Eastern Africa
and it is precisely in the above mentioned direction
that he purposed seeking the Of the Nile, in
accordance with the hypothesis of Dr. Beke, the
Abyssinian traveller, at whose instance his journey
has been undertaken. The discovery of Mt Kill
manjaro Promises well for the success Of the enter
prise, as there is reason TO regard it as forming
portion of the "Moun,ain of the Moon )" the SHOWS
of which according to Polomy, give rise to the
Nile. The expenses ofDr. Baloblozky' 3 journey
are betrayed by subscription, raised among the
friends Typographical discovery.-London Paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06

The MUTATION OF TIME.-Oliver Cass joss. of
Bangor, has pehlioned the Maine Legislature. that
his son, Martin Van Buren, Joss, may take the
namc OF Lewis Cass Joss. The advice given 10 a
snip owner by late worthy ship-masier Of this vi
clnl'y; never , name vessel for a living states.
man." should be cherished by this father. The
new name will not unlikely in after years. prove as
unsatisfactory as the old.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06

The ANCIENT BRiroNs.---In lecture az Abor-
dare the Rev. J. Grliliths has declared 1t a. fact,
that tho Welsh language had been preserved so
pure that the Briton Of the time Of Julius Caesar
might converse with case with the WeIshman OF
1910
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06

MUNIcIPAL.-The trial Of Dunbar Eastman, in
dicted for ''cruelty 10 dog" in setting fight IN
operation between a couple Of those animals, result
cd in his conviction, and the Court sentenced him
TO pay fine Of $50 Boston Transcript.
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WHAT Is LIFE BUT SHApow?-The venerable
Dr. Prime, who was passenger on board the stea
tner Empire, which recently sunk, preached on
Sunday in the church of Mr.. Stevenson, CHS SON.
in-aw,) ut Williamsburg, from the text, in Sam
uel, GAS live there is but step between me and
DEATH" After speaking of the uncertainty of life,
and the necessity of preparation for that eternity
which no one knows how soon he may be called to,
he briefly alluded to the awful scene on board the
steamer Empire in which he had been participant
The Express says:
"He spoke of the beautiful setting sun which
shed lis rich lights upon the water and the shore as
the vessel left her berth at the dock and sped upon
her way-,he delightful starlight evening upon
which they moved upon the waters of the noble
Hudson, Till meeting with the calamity under which
too many had occasion TO realize in all It's force the
truth Of the text
Mr.. Prime is a stout-built, heavy looking man,
apparently about sixty years agehis full flcrid
face, grey hair, and yet strong, steniorian volre
gave power to his words which rendered them i'm
connection with the theme, of the deepest interest
TO the audience.
'Ilad you seen me, said he, on Thursday night,
hanging by a lame arm TO the rail of Steamboat
the water beneath me, and with the other arm drar-
glng my beloved wife from the danger that envel-
oped her-yielding 10 her for Il moment the slight
toothold that myself had-but, her strength becom
ing exhausted throw her. with desperate effort.
TO the upper deck, and then crawled up myself TO
where she was-if you had beheld me and others
in that appalling scene, you woold, indeed, have
thought that there is little between us and e.erni
y."
The venerable speaker resumed his discourse
which was truly powerful and impressive one.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06

"RETURr,NG Coon FOR EvU,"- Mr. Macrcady
has sent 81 900 10 the Mayor Of New York. TO be
distributed among The Decesstous relatives Of the
persons who were killed or manned at the late As
Tor Place Riot.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
Tobacco, Segags, Sc, Sc.

@ES
CON BOXES Manufactured Tobacco, embra-
cOO cling every variety of quality and price,
viz: | h., h., S. IS. and Us.
$4,000 Half Spanish Segars.
$4,000 Yellow and Brown Spanish do
$4,000 Superior Principe Segars.
10000 Fine La Norma do.
10000 Large and Small Regaa do.
5000 Havana Chroots do.
10000 Havana Imported do.
20 Bbls Fine Virginia Smoking Tobacco.
200 Doz Fine Cut Tobacco.
10 Boxes Assorted Pipes.
9 Bbls. Pipe Heads.
100 Doz. fne Snuff Boxes, assorted,
$50 Reams Wrapping Paper.
Letter and Writing do.
5 Gross Bonnet Boards.
Boxes Mob. Ink.
Rappee, Macabau and Scotch Snuff.
Merchants and others will find in this stock great
Inducements to purchase, as we are determined ia
sell on the lowest terms.
G. T. COCHRAN & CO.
Stanton, April Is, 1S49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06

"a Good Wife, is unavoiJaby crowded out this
week. Columbus Enquirer.
Very ungaIlant, Mr. Enquirer a good wife.
be crowded at all.-.N O. Pic.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06

SHREwD NEGRo.-The king Of Dahomy, in
the interior of Africa, said TO be the largest negro
seller OH that continent, annually dsposing of &c,
600 to $4,000. He makes aunul slave hunts
His subjects are completely under his control, and
not one can hold any property, but with his permits
sion, and then, at the death of the holder all re-
veris TO hun. His body-guard is an immense army
OF many thousand women-perfect amazons, who
never leave him, and are answerablc for the safety
OF his person.
MIR. Cruiksbank, as agent of the British govern
ment, recently endeavored to get his consent to a
treaty for putting down the slave trade. He adj.
mltted the force of the reasons. based on humanity
but like white dealers, placed the question in lis
pecuniary view. The great source of his revenue
for the support of his government was derived from
the slave trade; how then could the crown of Emo
land expect him to give it up for the paltry consd
Grafton which it had offered He was very adroi
not to commit himself in conversation
This monarch has arranged a vocal telegraph by
lines of posts, by which intelligence is conveyed
l25 miles in one hour.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
THE PLACE FOR BARGAINS!
The Baltimore Clothing Store.

THE undersigned take pleasure in informing all
who are in want of cheap and good Clothing,
that they have opened in the town Of Staunton, a
large and well assorted stock of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
DON'T ALL SPEAK AT ONCE!
House and Sign Painting, Paper
HANGING &c.

FENIlE subscriber would announce TO his friends
- and the public that he is now out upon his
own hook, and will take great pleasure in waiting
upon his friends in this and the adjoining Counties
He tiatters himself that from his long experience
in the above business his work will compete with
any done in ibis Country. All work entrusted to
him will be done with neatness, durability and de-
spatch. Give me call before engaging your work.
GEORGE A. ARMENrROUT.
Staunton, May 9, lSl9.-6m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-06
n, (vA.) WEDNESDAY,, JUNE 6, ls4s.

and tho exemption is attributed, perhaps erroneous
y, not 10 the mode Of life differing from that of a
civnized one but to hereditary organization.
The sky grew more angry as the day declined /;
The setting orb in crimson seems to MOURN
Denouncing greater woes at his return,
nao ADDS new horrors TO the present doom,
10y certain fears of evils vet 10 come
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

beg that you will give yourself no unneces-
slry trouble on my account"
81 shall not consider il any trouble" said
Miss Lanson. but rather pleasure to see
that your meals are Of good quality and pro-
perry served"
Edith now bid her good morning, and az
ter giving directions to a porter TO go for
her baggage and convey il 10 her new lodg-
ing, she proceeded to the shop where she
was TO take her first lessons 10 the art Of
dress making
Everything went on quite smoothly for
moro than a week Edith had been absent
one night, for the purpose Of attending
party. when she as usual met Lanson. Miss
Lnnson, when she found that she was pre-
pairing to go, very much regretted her in
tended absence, and tried to persuade her
10 remain at home, as she said her brother
was going TO one Of the grand parties he
was in the habit of attending, where he cx-
pected TO see a lady he was so much pleas.
ed with that she shouldn't wonder il he
married her she should therefore be quite
alone ill late hour. Edith excused her.
self by saying that she had promised her
friend to spend the night with her
Concluded ncIt peek
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PATENTS.
American and Foreign Office.

and Agency for the o. States Patent Office, Washing
ton, No. % STATE STREET, BOSTON
HNHE subscriber, by appointment from the Com
Il missioner OF Patents, is agent Of the U. 5. Pa
tent Office for receiving and forwarding 10 the same
models, specimens or manufactures, to be patent
ed deposited therein, which will be sent free Of
erpense and risk and with despatch. He will prepare
Caveats, Specifications, Assignments, and all the
necessary Papers and Drawings for Patents will
make researches into American and Foreign
works. to test the validity of inventions, and rem
der advice ON legal aud scientific matters, respect
ing the same Patents secured in Europe and 9th
or countries.
BY application to this office inventors are saved
the time and cost Of a journey to Washington
and delay there, as well as all personal trouble in
obtaining their patents. They also have the adj
vantage Of verbally explaining their inventions, and
of consulting in respect to them; matters, IN general
Of paramount importance in order 10 oJdiR CORRECT spe-
eijicdtioas and claims. The experience of sirteer
years practice extensive collection of rare works
decisions, &c. on mechanical subjects the patent
Laws, and patents Of different countries, collected
at much expense during the long time this Office
has been established, together with accounts
here kept of inventions patented at Washington
enable the subscriber to afford TO inventors, desir
Gus Of procuring Patents, assistance and infonna
ton which in other respects might be difficult O.
attainment.
II. II. EDDY, Civil Engineer
Sept l. lyl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

HIRED GIRLs.-Heads Of families NAV
contribute much TO The welfare and virtue
of society, without going beyond their own
households. The domesiics in their EN-.
ploy present a claim TO kind consideration
which too many overlook. An Eastern pa
per says:
young women compelled 10 go ont TO
seryice-to hire in other peoples families
to do house work, are too generally kept at
distance. They are not permitted 10 sit
with The mistress or her children and what
is frequently the consequence We are
social beings, and must have socioiy il we
cannot find good, we are apt 10 take up with
bad; and the consequence too often is deg
radiation aud ruin. Why not permit your
hired girls, when work is over, 10 sit in the
same room with you and your children
There they might learn what is good and
useful, and go out into the world to make
virtuous and happy wives and mothers. and
bless you for your kindness and consdera-
tion. A little culture and regard might,
and no doubt would, save much degrade.
ton, crime and misery. None Of us know
what may I've the future lot Of our own chill
dren. They may at no very distant day DO
hired domestics or apprentices, and as we
would they should be treated, so should we
treat those whom necessity or misfortune
has thrown into our employ"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

CULTivATE YOUR BUMP OF TUNE.--ES-
cry woman who has an aptitude for music
or singing, should bless God for the gift,
aud cultivate il with diligence; not that she
may dazzle strangers, or win applause from
crowd, but that she may bring gladness
TO her own fireside. The influence Of mu-
sic in strengthening affection. is far from
being perceived by its admirers; sweet
melody binds all hearts together, as il were
with golden chord il makes the pulses
beat in unison, and the souls thrill with
sympathy. But the music Of the Preside
must be simple and unpreiendng it does
not require brilliancy OF execution, but Ten
derness Of feeing-a merry tune for the
young, a more subdued strain for the aged,
bu, none Of the noisy clap.irap which is so
successful in public. Il is a mistake TO
suppose that to enjoy music requires great
cultivation; the degree of enjoyment will.
Of course, vary with our power of appre-
citation, but like all other great influences.
il is able to attract even the ignorant this
is what the poets taught when they made
Orpheus and his brethren the civilzers Of
the earth. In cases where musical instru-
ments are not within our reach, we may
modulate our own voices, and make them
give forth sweet sounds we may sing those
simple strains which require neither teach
ing nor skill. but which, il they truly come
| from one heart, are sure TO find their way
! TO another.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

How TO HAVE Coon "HELP." I'VE have
observed that persons much addicted 10 COM
planning OF servants, and to dismssing them
for real or imaginary offences, seldom find
their own condition improved by the change.
On the part Of employers, the habit Of fault
finding too often but aggravates the evils Of
neglect or disobedence on the part of SER
wants, aud those employers will seldom be
pleased who show no disposition TO be pleas
ed. Il is human nature 10 act unamiaby to-
wards those who render us unhappy. There
are but very few obdurate persons, who will
not be more moved and swayed by pleasant
smiles. and words of kind encouragement,
than by long lectures on the duty Of "help,"
or perpetual yolleys Of censnre Il is ever
bad policy, it is unjust, 10 have quick eye
to errors, and slow one 10 good actions.
And in families, as in States, those govern
best who govern least, and rather by invis-
ible influences. and the circumlocuions Of
discretion and charity, than by harsh au-
ihority and unmasked force. In fine, in the
domestic circle, affection must be law, and
servants must come within the circle OF
deep and generous regard.
". " Journal of Commerce
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

CULTIVATE YOUR BuMr OF FIRMNEss.--
Man should be frra woman should be
frm-all our decisions and doings should
show frmness and reason. What can we
effect by airiiling, vibrating coursel Does
any one know Of man who became rich
or happy, on account Of there being no de-
pendelce TO be placed in him We pre-
sumo not. Firmness Of character carries a
man through the world easily, aud makes
him respected by all, gains for him good
name. and sheds around him nnumerable
blessings. Without il he is despised by his
friends, led into thousand snares by his en-.
emies, eniiced from virtue by those he least
suspects. and finally may commit crimes for
want of firnness TO resist The allurements Of
vice. Firmness Of character stamps the
demeanor with something more than AMI.
NAL. 1t raises man above the groyeling
earth, above temptation, above all petty feel
ngs Of the heart. II is the main compost
ton OF Merchant--the necessary accom-
plishment Of a Priest-the making Of
Judge--and finally, the security Of all men,
aud pretty women.
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UNIVERSAL HIST DRY
Creation of the World,
HON. ALEXANDER FRASER TYTLEn

HON. ALEXANDER FRASER TYTLER,
Senator Of he Cble0e of Justice, and Lord Commits
ioaer Of Jsticidry IN Scotland and former Profess
or Of Civd History, and Greet and Roman AHtiqif.
ties in The University Of EdiHburg.
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WoMAN's LovE.--A man who struggled
with malignant disease, approached that
crisis in its stage on which his life seemed
10 depend. Sleep. uninterrupted sleep might
ensure his recovery. His anxious wife,
scarcely daring to breathe, was sitting by
his bed her servants, exhausted by con-
slant watching. had all lel her. Il was
past midnight door was open for air
she heard. in the stiffness OF the night, a
window open below stairs. and soon after
approaching footsteps. A moment more.
aud man with his lace disguised, entered
the room. She instantly saw her husbands
danger, and, anticipating the design OF the
unwelcome intruder. she pointed TO her hns-
band. and pressing har finger upon her lips
TO implore silence. held out TO The robber
her purse and keys. To her surprise. he
took neither. Whether he was terrified, OF
charmed by the courage OF affection, can
not be known. He lei the room. and with.
out robbing house sanctifed by such
strength Of affection, he departed
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