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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

BOARDING HOUSE LAWN Il recent suit in the
Court of common Pleas at New York, Judge VI
shoeffer charged the Jury, that if man keeps
boarding house, and his lodger suffers his bill 10 fall
in arrear, and is desired to leave for non payment,
he is bound TO do and if he does not the keeper
of the house has right to use such reasonable force
as is necessary TO get rid of him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

LADIES' CoLLARs.-The Philadelphia Times
says that the young ladies having taken 10 wear
standing collars, now supply themselves from their
brothers assortment.
We saw or two ladies' in the streets yester-
day, says the editor, with collars stiff they could
not turn their heads to look round at the beaux and
we are told that lady's was found in the Wal
nut street Theatre, yesterday morning, evidently
cut oil by the too great stiffness of the standing COL
lar of some in the fashionable crowd of the night
before.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

FATTENING IloGs.-A writer in the German
town Telegraph says: Zone of the best articles
have ever experimental with in laiteninS swine, is
molasses. By mixing saccharine matter with corn
or barley mush, can a;ton my hogs il one halfthe
time which is consumed by my neighbors who III m
up their noses with neliable and unGsguiscd CON
tempt aimy ''ulra book farming faeties" The hoo
greatly likes food that abounds in saccharno matter
or in acids. lie will faten on meal swettened. or
meal acdfed; and ali, at loss to decide on which
the more rapidly.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

To PEEysNr New EARTHERN-wARg FRou
BREAKING. Plunge it in cold water, and heat till
the water boils; then the vessel from the fire
and suffer the water ADD ware 10 become cold. The
glazing on brown or oarihe0-ware may he preserved
by adding handful Of rye wheat brand while tho
water is boiling. Glass lunbcrs, lamps, and other
utensils tiat require frequent washing, should Va
thus treated before they are used
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

INSIDE or THE OysTER.-Open an oyster, retain
The liquor in the lower or deep shell and if viewed
through microscope, it will be found TO contain
nutlludes of small oysters covered with shells and
swimming nImby abOUt-one hundred ard twenty
OF which, in a row, would extend but one inch
Besides these young oysters, the liquid contains a
variety of animacuIe, and myrads of three distinct
species of worms, which shine in the dark like
glow-worms. Sometimes their lights resemble blu
ish star about the centre OF the shell which will be
beautifully luminous in dark room.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21
i2lAAlO AMID OONSlDlAiG 8 3
GRAND ARRIVAL OF READY-MADE CLOTHING.

YNHE proprietors of the Baltimore Cheap Cloth
- ing Store, will challenge any other establish
ment in their line of business that they will sell
any kind of Clothing % per cent. cheaper than
can be bought between this place and New York
Gentlemen will! do us the favor TO call and exam
inc cur stock of WINTER CLOTHING before
purchasing elsewhere, which they will find TO their
advantage.
Our stock consists in part of large assortment
of Overcoats-C oaks-Cloth, Dress, Frock and
Sack Goats, ofdfferent colors-C assinetand Tweed
Coats-Fine Black Doe-skin and Fancy Cassi
mere Pants-Corduroy, Black and Fancy Cassinet
"ditto-Black and Fancy Vests-W oollen, Plaid
and other kinds of Winter Vests-with general
and full assortment of fancy dress articles usually
kept in Clothing Store, such as Undershiris,
Drawers, Shirts, Cravats, Handkerchefs, Boots.
Umbrellas, Silk and Fur Hats, and splendid
stock of Caps. Our sincere thanks are due to the
public for their kind patronage, and we solicit a
continuance OF the same.
n. B.-We want 500 customers TO buy our
Winter stock of Clothing.
- 90 Store Room in the Basement of the Virginia
Hotel, next door TO the Law Office of Baylor &
Conner. WALDEAUR & POLLITZ.
Staunton, Oct. "a, 1S49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

CURE yoR5wELLrNG OF THE THRaAr m ,,oos
=, axe OF '4oasses one hal pitt and tea spoon-
inch long. McltiL over me fire. and when il is
cold or in liquid sta,o drench the hog with it;ard
nine tunes out OF .en it viii be found 10 have the
desired effect Ny hogs were affected with this
disease during The past year and found TIE above
To be effective when all else fliled-- Farmers
RegisLcr
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

How TO TRADE.-lt is standing rule with
shopkeepers, when asked for article which is not
in their stock, to offer something resembling it,
Thus we once heard countryman iuquirng at a
village store for a moving scythe. ''Sorry sir"
replied the pert youngster behind the counter, 'we
have scythes, but we've got some first chop
penknives." The following circumstance, related
in Scotch paper is of the same nature:
A vender of buttons, buckles, and other small
ware, who occupied small shop at the head of the
stree, in Glasgow, in which, ere while, the notable
Bae Nicho Jarvie domiced noticed country
luut standing at his window one day, with an un-
decided kind of wanting 10 buy expression ON his
face, and inquired whether he had .'any pistols to
SELL" The shopman had long studied the counter
logic Of endeavoring 10 persuade customer Is buy
what You have for SALE rather than what the custo
mer may call for. "Man," said he, "what DO the
use of pistol to yon2 Lame yourself, an may be
some ither body wit You should buy aue;
see. there's ane an its dear as pistol just
stop am OPEN finger, about hae sax wee holes, and
blaw in at the big ane and we can hae any tune We
like. after wee while's practice; besides. you'll may
be baw tune into the heart u some blithe lassie
thatl bring TO you the worth o. thousand pistols or
German flutes ither." 'AIan," said the smpe,on,
81 am glad that met WIZ you the day-just tie't
up" and paying down the price asked, and bidding
guild day, with significant nod of the head re-
marked, it'll not be my taut gin We ge,na an OPP
portuni;y of riding the broose at my wadGing, sin
We hae learned me 10 be my ain pper."- Runts
.Nierchants' .MdgaSine.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

READY VITA boy having been praised for
his quickness ofrepy. gentleman observed, "when
children 50 keen in their youth, they are nener
ally stupid when they advance in years" "Uhak
Uery sensible boy you mist hare been, SIR" re-
piled The child.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

IS Horn tells us story of wag in Gotham.
who seeing man drive a tack in 4 card through
The letter L Of the word ''Boston' printed on it,.
seized the Iatter's arm and exclaimed. "Why, what
are You about? Don't you know that laying ter
upon Tea IN Boston, once raised great muss
there 2"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

AssAYING METALs.-I'he assaying is Ike most
curious and scientific of all the business in the mint
The meters take the gold dust melt it, and cast i.
into bar, when il is weighed accurately and a
piece is cut of Tor the assayer. He takes it, melts
1t with twice It's weight of silver and several times
It's weight in lead. Ii is melted in small cups made
OF bone ashes which absorbes all the lead; large
part OF the silver is extracted by another process,
and the sample is then rolled on, TO thin shaving
coiled up, and put in sort of glass vial called a
marass with some nitric acid. The mattresses are
put in furnace, and the acid is boiled some time.
poured of, new supply put in. and boiled again
ms Is done several times, till the acid has extracted
all the silver and other mineral substances leaving
the sample pure gold. The sample is then weighed
and by the difference between the weight before as
saying and after, the true value is found All the
silver over and above five pennyweghts for each lot
is paid for by the mint al its true value. The gold
after 1T has been assayed is melted, refined, and
being mixed with lis due proportion alloy is drawn
into long strips, (not unlike iron hoop for cask
the round pieces cut out with sort of punch, each
piece weighed and brought TO right size and put into
stamping press, whence ii comes forth a perfect
coln.- Scientific american.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

NETTING BRIoEs.-New people, except build
ers, are aware of the advantages of wetting bricks,
before laying them. 4 wall twelve inches thick
built OF good mortar, with brick well soaked, is
stronger, In every respect than one sixteen inches
thick built dry The reason Of this is that if the
brcksare with water they will not abstract
from the mortar the moisture which is necessary to
crystlllzaton, and the contrary they will unite
chemically with the mortar, and become as hard as
a rock. On The other hand if the bricks are put
up dry, they Immediately takeal the moisture from
The mortar. and leave it too dry TO harden and the
consequence is that when building of this descrp
ton is taken down, or tumbes down Of its own ac-
cord, the mortar falls from it like so much sand
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

GG>'I spend as much in that house as any man."
said loafer addressing crowd who witnessed his
ejcctment from Cincinnati coffee house yesterday.
CAS- much what ?" inquired malicious scamp in
the crowd. GAS much Of my time, sir " was the
triumphant reply.--.N o. picayunc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

o. Some 'qnecr fish" at ST. Louis, in allusion
TO the ''b for the benefit Of married women, "when
before the Missouri Legislature. asked if it would
not be better for the members TO do something for
the benefit Of the single ladies and not trouble them
selves so much about other mems wives.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

VINEeAR-Many families purchase their vine
gar at very considerable annual expense: some
''make do" with very Indifferent article and oih;
ers, for want of little knowledge and less industry
90 without. 1t is an easy matter, however, 10
BE at all times supplied with good vinegar, and that
too, without much expense. The juice Of one bush
ei ofsugar beets, worth twenty five cenls and which
any farmer can raise without cost, will make from
five to six gallons Of vinegar, equal TO the best made
of cider or wine. Crate the beets, having first
washed them and express the juice in cheese pres,
or in an other way, which a little ingenuity caa
suggest, and put the liquor into an empty barrel :
cover the bung with gauze and set il in the sun and
in twelve fifteen days it will be fiji for use14r
mer'S ,4dCocGtc
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

o. Mrs. Darlington says she has received an in
vitalion to a sqUa,c rec. The old lady expresses a
fixed determination TO attend, having longed for an
opportunity to witness an Indian dance.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

ROOTS 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 Bows Boots. all ST.
yes, some very fine; Broga6s 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 If
Cowne s. Deakns. A. J. DEAKJNS
!Stsunton, Nov. I, 1S49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21
AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC.

Tnos. j. AvERETr ON Sailing PoRK.-The
present notion is, that meat must not be sailed until
1t turns cold and have known some people, when
Strengthening hogs. when the weather was warm,
to watt after killing them, from twenty four to thir-
y six hours, TO get rid of the animal heat, Before
sailing. Now, whilst it is PROFESSIONALLY wrong,
in such weather To pack warm, there can be no ra-
onal objection TO sailing warm meat, as we thereby
get rid of the animal heat more rapidly. and the
salt dssolves, and ''strikes n'' more readily. NV
rule for twenty odd years. has been to have nv pork
slightly sailed, as as can have it cut OUTLAY
it thin, with the salt upon it, until the next day,
and then pack it with plenty of salt. Since adopt
ing this course have never had ''spoiled meat.O
except now and then piece from insects and one
year from trying the experiment of hanging part
of my meat only forty eight hours after sailing Cut
ting out the meat while warm, requires a Sharper
knife and more care; and twice handling and salt
my, after cutting out, gives little more troubles but
that is not worth considering, when we look to the
comforts OF sound old bacon. The course here adj
vocaied, is not only bes, in warm weather, but it is
equally advantageous in ertrene cold weather For
all experienced house keepers know that frozen meat
VIII not take salt until it thaws, and it probably
spolls more readily after thawng than recently
slaughtered meat.-SOlthern Planter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21
NEW GOODS
AT THE OLD STAND OF GREEN 4 co.

TIME subscriber respectfully announces to his
n friends and the public, that he is now receiv
ing and opening his Fall and Winter supply of
GOODS, selected with great care In the Northern
Cities, TO which he invites particular eXamination,
feeling assured that he please in STYLE quality
and price. His stock embraces IN part the follow
ing articles, viz:
FOR GENTLEMEN.
Super. Blue, Black, Brown, Gray, aud Drab Beaver
and Pilot Cloths; Black Brown, Cinnamon, Drab and
Olive French and Eng. Cassmeres; Superior Blue,
Black aud Fancy French Cloths and Cassimcres
Cashmere Vestngs Black and Fancy Cravats. Black
and Colorcd Kid and Beaver Gloves; Superior Silk,
Mcrino and Lambs Wool Wrappers and Drawers,
&C., &c., sc.
FOR LADIES.
Superior Black Gro dc Rhine, Chamclcou Checked and
Figured Silks and Satns; Superior Mareca. Drab
Green, Brown aud other co!ored Nierinoos; Printed
Cashmeres aud Mouselaines of superior style and
quality; Black, Brown, Maroon and Drab Australian
Cloths and Apaccas; Extra Super French Capes
from SO to 8 IL each; Extra Super Fre2ak Collars,
from ~ l-2 cts to SO Embroidered Hdc
and other ShawIs; French CloakilS
cy Figured Flanncls for Sacks Hang, aid
Ncck-tics in great variety Fancy WWclvcts
and Satins, for Bonnets; Genuine Thread, Mccklin,
and Black Silk Laces (bcautiirl variety;) Black
Silk Mts, 80 cents to 5 | so, also Kid and Beaver
Gloves, Qined;) A very large assortment of Bonnet
and Manua Ribbons, SC sc.
FOR IIOUSEKEEPERS.
BLACK and Brown Cotton and Linen Shcctings, Mar.
Tickings, Furniture Dimty, White Goods, Frmgcs,
Caicoes, Carpetng, Rugs Mats, &C., Sc, with many
other articles unnecessary TO cnumeratc
DO not forget so call at GREEN & Co.'S. Old
Stand, where you will always find the cheapest
and prettieSt goods
N. B.-Always on hand a large stock of Hard
ware, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
Il. n. GREEN,
Successor to GREEN s. Co
Staunton, Oct. 8, lS49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21
STANTON SPECTATOR.
ny L. & J. "A. wADDELL.
r T. Il NJ S

o. The "SPECTATOR"isp ublishedomcea ,eeek,
at Too Dollars year, If paid IN adUance, or itco
Dollars and Fifty Cents If dclayed beyond the erp"a
tion Of the year No subscription oiHbe discontinued
but at the option ofth Editor until aarrearagesd are
paid.
N5- Au communications to The Editors dy mottmusf
be post pa,d or theu toiil not be attended to.
CO. ADVERTISEMENTS of thirteen lines (or
inserted three times for dollar, and toenty-
fve cents for each subsequent Larger adj
rsrtisements in the proportions. Aiiberaid
wade to adoertisers by the gear.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21
The Black Emperor of BHayii.

Soulouque, or Faus,in lst Emperor Of IIay,i, is
very fine negro about fifty years old, and of very
large figure His physiognomy is mild even when
he orders an execution. His principal passion is
the luxury of the toilet. Several times day he
changes his costumes or uniforms. His epauleues
and coat trimmings are of immense size they were
madein Paris expressly for him. Being very excel
lent cavalry officer, he is fond of American horses,
upon which he likes to parade
Ii is wei, understood that he knows neither how
TO write nor how TO read He is full of prejudice
against those who are acquainted with this ordinary
knowledge, and he says often that he does not wish
to have anything TO do with that ''cursed pen"
which makes the whites so able TO deceive the poor
negroes. sis it not unfortunate" says he ''to see
al nnnest man tried for having put his signature up
ONE piece IF paper, which spe.i;s il, peases!"
ooulouque is not only ignorant. but also supers-
iious Priests are in favor with him, with the only
condition that they will na,er his passions, and al
low HIM to practice the awful supersttions Of the
Cob and Vaudan." The only minister orregun
who has been living on good terms with him, is a
Jesuit, named L. Able CesSan, who is said to be
very rich
The most influential man near Faustin /, is a
negro named PapuloI, sorcerer 10y trade, and the
only one authorised by law to perform "Wangas"
He and the great presteSs ef "Vaudan,' are the
private counseors of the eX- President and present
Emperor. They are the two pillars of tina, awful
barbarian free masonry imported from the shores Of
Africa. Who would believe that during the last
year, human sacrifices had taken place in ilayt, il
those facts had not been sworn 10 by men Of respec
| liability, residing in the country?
The Etdt major of the Emperor is very numer-
GUS. They may be compared to quantity ofeech-
es, sucking the 5ood Of the country. There are,
among this body, co.Unes who cobblers by trade
ana generals who are cooks. Poyoyo, the comman-
der of the Genie, is an old negro from Marlnica,
who stammers, and knows moi even how TO Gem
mand his troops As for the soldiers, they are more
like herd of animals than body Of men. They
are covered with rags, aud they receive go'srdil
Ia dollar a month, when they get it. No food or
roo: is allowed them; they sleep in the open air in
their hammocks.
The private guard Of Faustin l., called by the
inhabitants The Big Boo,s," although they have
shoes, is body OF butchers, ready TO obey. at any
time the bloody will of their master. They are
commanded by three brothers, named Vlilhes, Ser
nadotte and Ocean Anne--a trinity of mmrdererS,
whose actions are atrocous AS for the magistrates
OF The island they the dshonor Justice as well
~ the darkness of their arrests as for their i'm
beciliiy.
The press of Hayti is a nameless concern. The
language used by The publishers and their reporters
rs certain ratois, which is not even comprehensi-
bic TO themselves.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

EHlLDREN'S BOOTS-A fresh supply IF
very small, prime Boots, for boys of4, 6. 10
and IL years ofage. Who would miss the chance
now offered at u. J. CRAWFORD'S.
Staun:on, Oct. IL. 1910
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

lust RECEIVED, ] Case superior HATS,
(newest style. French Shape) Also, a new
style orCAPS, Black Brown and Green California
HATS, for Men and Boys Mems and Bows Cloth
Caps; Glazed Silk Caps.
A. J. DEAKINS.
Stanton, Nov. 7, 1S49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21
JAMES III. SKINNER,
.A1E1E0l@Nl@T All lLAWo
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.

SIAUNlON, VIRGINIA.
DRACTISES in the Superorand Inferior Courts
Of Augusta, the Superior Courts Of Rocking
ham, Rockbridge, and Albemarle, and in the u. S.
District Court for Western Virginia
OFFICE, next door to the Court House, in the
Brick Row.
May 2, lS49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

95- Why is the letter ID like fallen angel 3
Because by its association with evil, it becomes a
devil,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-02-22
Touching Story,

Hon. A. H. Stephens, of Ga. in recent ad.
dress a, meeting in Alexandra, for the ben
eft Of the Orphans Asylum and Free Schools
of that city, related The following anecdote:-
poor lirte boy, in cold night in June, with
no home or roof TO shelter his head, no pa,er-
nal or maternal guardian or guide. TO protect
and direct him on his way, reached al nIghtfalI
The house of rich planter, who took him in.
fed, lodged, and sent him on his way, with bis
blessing. Those kind attentions cheered his
hear, and inspired him with fresh courage. to
baille with the obstacle of life. Years rolled
round. Providence led him on he had reached
the legal profession his host had died. the
cormoran,s that prey on the substance of man
had formed conspiracy 10 get from the widow
her estates. She sent for The nearest counsel
10 commit her cause 10 him. and that counsel
proved TO be The orphan boy years before well
coined and entertained by her and her deceased
husband The simulous of warm and tenac-
ious gratitude was now added 10 the ordinary
motives connected with the profession. He un.
dertook her cause with will not easy 10 be re-
sisted; he gained il the widows estates were
secured to her in perpe,uiiy and Mr.. Stephens
added, with an emphasis of emotion that sent
its electric thrill throughout the house, That or
phan bog stands before you ="
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-02-22
Made n Mistake.

Our friends P. and S. one evening at the house
of an acquaintance, some young ladies, for whom
both gentlemen entertained tender feelings. In a
spirit of frolic ofthe young ladies blew out the
lamp, and our two friends, thinking it favora-
BILE moment to make known the state of their feel
ings the fair object of their regard, moved seats
at the same instant, and placed themselves as
they supposed by the lady's side--but she had al
so moved, and the gentlemen were in reality seat
ed next TO each other As our friends could not
whisper without betraying their whereabouts, they
both gently took, they thought the soft, little
hand of the charmer and when after while they
ventured to give tender pressure, each was en-
raptured to find it returned with an unmistakable
squeeze 1t may we'll be imagined that the mo-
ments flew rapidly, in this silent interchange OF
mutual affection. But the rest wondering atthe un-
usual silence of the gentlemen one of them moi ise-
lessly slipped out and suddenly returned with a
light--there sat our friends P. and S. most loving
ly squeezing each others hand-and supreme de-
light beaming in their eyes. Their CONSERVATION
and the ecstacy Of the ladies may be imagined.
but not described Both gentlemen sloped, and
P. was afterwards heard to say that he thought all
the while SIS hand felt hard !-Gloucester News.