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II marvellous efficacy in all complaints arising from
dgeon acidiy of stomach, unequal circulation de
blood 70 the head papaton Of the heart cold fee
cold hands, cold chs and hot flashes the body II has
gentle perspaon relaxing structure OF the lungs throat
But In nothing It's excellence manfes
and acknowledged than In all kinds and sages of
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THE For oUTWITTED.

In one ofour country taverns, a few'y years since,
there happened to be number Of respectable farm
ers clad in,ter usual habit, when spruce young
gentleman came in rugged in the highest style,
with watch in his pocket, who stfut,ed about
the room in great pomp, dangling his watch keys
and seals IN a ioppish manner. After swagger-
ing about the room for few inmates he cries ont
and challenged any man in the room to drop mon
ey with hun, one piece at time, and the man
whose Purse held out the longest should take the
whole and treat the company. None appeared to
accept his challenge, which only tended TO render
the fop more inflated with an idea Of his superiority
in wealth, and he became more earnest. At
length a rusty looking, but shrewed old farmer,
observed, iino one else would accept the offer he
would do it. ''lt's DONE" and Immediately call
ed upon a third man to hold the hat. The farmer
then put his hand into his pocket and took oul
what he called bungtown copper, and dropped it
in the hat. The flop Immediately dropped in his
second piece and the farmer feeling in his pocket
for another piece, but finding none, gravely OBJ
served u am beat, have no more you may take
the whole and treat the company"
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GENERAL WASHINGTON.

One Reuben Rouzy, OF Virginia, owed the
General about one thousand pounds. While he
was President one of his agents brought an action
for the money; Judgment was obtained and exc
cation issued against the body Of the defendant,
who was taken to Jail. He had considerable land
ed estate, but this kind of property cannot be sold
in Virginia unless at the discretion Of the person
He had a large family, and for the sake Of his
children, preferred lying in Jail to selling his land
friend limited to him that probably Gen. Wash
ington did not know anything Of the proceedings,
and that il might be we'll to send hin petition,
with statement os the circumstances. He did
so-and the very next post from Philadelphia, at
Ter the arrival Of his petition in that city, brought
him an order for his immediate release, together
with full discharge. and a severe repginand to
the agent, for having acted in such manner
Poor Rouzy WAS consequently restored 10 his fam
lily, who never laid down their heads at night
without aFst presenting prayers to heaven for
"theF beloved Washington" Providence smiled
upon the labors Of the grateful family, and, in a
few years, Rouzy enjnyed the exquisite pleasure
Of icing able to Jay the money, with the interest,
10 this II y gfeat man. Vi asnington reminded
him that NE dea. was discharged Rouzy re-
Piled the ebt of his family to the father of their
country, aad preserveg of their parent could never
be discta tged ; and the General, to avoid the
pleasing opportunity of the grateful Virginan, who
would not be denied, accepted the Tnoney--only.
however, % divide it among Rouzy's children,
which he Immediately did.
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ADULTERATED HguGs,

The law on this subject passed at the last ses.
sion Of Congress, is working wonders. 1t appears
that this new law provided for the appointment Of
an examiner Of Drugs at each custom house.
whose duty it should be to burn up or destroy ali
spurious drugs arriving for entry at any Dor. Of
the United States. The Astounding fact has re-
Gently been developed, that in Inc port of New
York alone, fifty nine thousand three hundred and
lightweight pounds of adul,erated drugs have
been condemned by the examiner, from tbs !0ta,
of July to the 23d day of December, and immense
quantities have been similarly pronounced upon
in the cities of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New
Orleans. In the FIRST named place one importa-
ton OF four thousand pounds of drugs is under ad.
visement, and the probability is, will be condemsr
ed as adulterated and improper for use.
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THE LOWER GLASSES.

Who are they? The toiling millions, the
laborng man and woman, the farmer, the me-
ehanlc, the Inventor, the producers Far from
it. These are natures nobiiity-God's favor
ltes-the salt of the earth. No matter whether
they are high or low in station, rich Or poor in
pelt; conspicuous or humble in position, they
are surely the "upper circle" in the order Of
nature, whatever the fictitious distinctions of
society, fashionable or Questionable decree
1t is not low-it is the highest duty privilege
and pleasure, for the great man and the whole
souled woman to earn what they possess, to work
their own way though life, to be the architects
oil their own fortunes. Some may rank the
classes we have alluded to as only relatively
low, and in fact the middle classes. We insist
that they are absolutely the very highest. If
there lisa class of human beings on earth, who
may be properly denominated low, it is those
Who spend without canning, who consume with
cut producing, who dissipate OH the earnings of
their fathers relatives without being any thing
in and OF themselves
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rs HE RICH:

Many sigh is heard, many aheart ia bro
ken, many a life is rendered miserable by the
terrible intatustion which parents often man
hest IN choosing life companion for their
daughters. How is it possible Tor happiness to
result from the union OF two principles SO dia-
metrlcally opposed to each ether in every point,
as much as virtue is opposed to vice! How
often is the first question W Inch is asked respec-
ting the suitor of the daughter, this" Is he
rich!
" Is he rich "--yes, he ahounds in wealth !;
but does not afford any evidence that he will
make kind and alectionate husband
" Is he rich ?'-yes, he has thousands fleet
ing on every ocean but do not riches take to
themselves wings and fly away? Will you
consent that your daughter shall marry man
that has nothing TO recommend him but his
wealth? All! beware; the gilded bait some
times covers the barbed hook. Ask not then,
= is he rich but ''is he virtuous?' Ask If he
has honor; and do not sacrifice your daughters
peace for money
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POETRY.
THE MARSEILLES HYMN.

Holmes, the poet, thus beautifully describes
the origin Of this renowned hymn, tia, has been and
is now so popular among the French people, from
the prince down to the peasant. 1t is an extract
from one of his recent poems:
"The city slept beneath the moonbeams glance,
Her white walls cleaning through the vines Of
France.
And all was hushed, save where the footsteps fell
On some high tower, ofmldnight sentinel.
But one still watched no self-enci1cled woes
Chased from his lids the angel Of repose
He watched, he wept, for thoughts of bitter years,
Bowed his dark lashes with Burning tears;
His country's suiferings, and her ehildren's shame
Streamed Ger his memory like forests flame,
Each treasured insult, each remembered wrong
Rolled through his heart and kindled into song,
His taper faded and the morning gales
Swept through the world, the war song of Marseles
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TMNOETALITY OF MAN.

Why is it that the rainbow and the cloud come
over it with beauty that is not Of earth, and then
pass away, and leave US to muse upon their faded
ioveliness2 Why is it that the stars which hold
their festivals around the midnight throne, are set
above the grasp of our limited faculties forever
hooking Us with unapproachable glory? And
why is Il that bright forms of human auty are
presented ioour view and then taken from lis,
leaving the thousand streams of affections to flow
back ipsn Alpine torrent upon our heart? We
are bo,!l lar higher destiny than earth. There
is a ieaiin where tie rainbow never fades, where
the stars will be spread out before us like Islands
that suinber on the ocean--a.id where the beauti
full beings that now PASS before us like visions,
will stay In cur presence foyeyer.--Prcnlice.
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SAN FRANCISCO.

This towa is not, IS generally supposed, hvors.
bly, situated either for commerce or for the com
Portable residence of man. II is situated upon 4
narrow tongue " an abrupt slopag mountain land.
so exposed to the 5roadside of the ocean that thu
wind sweeps in gale over il at all times, making
an effort necessary to keep your footing. The air
is on this account, Elled with fne sand. The
situation is analogous to Fort Hamilton, at tho
entrance of the narrow opening into the harbor Of
New York. The best position for the commercial
emporium of California, judging from the saaps.
would be at the confluence OF Tie Sacramento and
San Joachim, lfthere IS wafer enough to tloa.
ship But we understand the ground to he swami
py, and the water insufficient. gentleman has
laid out a town at the norherraost conner of tha
bay Of San francisco, at the entrance of the inner
bay of Suisoii, which hes between il and the month
OF the rivers just mentioned. that is supposed to
be the best position, all things considered.
All accounts agree as to the climate. it ismild
and free from the vcissitudes that make oprs sa
pregnant with disease. 4he Thermometer holds
higher range in winter than in summer. In
the rainy season November to March9 heavy
rains fall every filth day on an ayerape.
on the intermediate days the sky is BRIGHT
and the air balmy. Along the shore heayy
fogs render the mornings damp aud unpleasant.
but these do not reach the inner shores of the bay.
lnnumerable valleys open into the bay. which can
cot be surpassed in fertility and loyeliness, rrha
road to Monterey lies through nearly level val.
ley of rich land, little cultivated, and covered.
| shoulder nigh, with lnxuriant wild oats, the dis
lance being over one hundred ni.es CAPTAIN
Stoclton's purchase (sad to be over 10000 a.
cres) lies in the valley Of San Jose, where that
river empties into the bay. II there is spot on
this continent that may be called Paradise, thia
valley of San Jose is the place. The climate .f
Monterey is superior 10 San Francisco. Tho
most delicate constitutions will find here a safe
and genial atmos phere. and an even Temperature.
that lnset be felt to be appreciated Led.
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&. M, SIMPSON

u E1CRNS bis thanks To his fiicnds and the
~ public generally for The liberal patronage here
:etore received, and respectfully informs them that
he stll continues to manufacture al his Store, op-
pesite the Post Office,
Gensemens Boots and Shoes, all kinds.
Ladies' Shoes and Callers,
Misses and Chiidren's DO.
Ladies' Kid and Morocco Slippers,
Ladies' Leather and Walking Shoes,
Ladies Black and Colored Caters. va
iious patterns.
Misses Caters and Slippers,
Childrens do. DO.
Embroidered work made TO order and In tho ,zost
fashionable style.
Having on hand good supply o! Materials for
the season his work will be warranted.
Co Lades' White Kid Shoes made to order, for
Weddings and PARTIES at short notice.
Staunton, Jan. %, lS49.
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THE WIDOW.


A widow is dangerous thing.
With soft, black, shining curls.
And loo,eth more bewitching
I han host of romping girls;
Her laugh is SO delicious
50 knowing, clear, beside,
You'd never dream her thinking
Soon to become bride.
Her dress, though made Of sables
Gives roundness to her form
A touch Of something thoughtful.
Af9ewitciing, winning charm.
49, hen she sits down by you.
Vita quiet easy grace
A tear may fall unbidden,
Oh q smile light up her face.
Her voice is melodious--
And lutte like in its tone;
She sometimes signs. ''tis drsadfu,
To pass through life alone"
And then she'll tell YOU, you remind hsr
Of the lov'd one dead and gone
Your step, your form, your features;
Thas the widow will run on.
Oh, listen, yet be careful,
For well she plays her part
Her lips distill the nectar
That doth enslave the heart,
Be guarded, or she'll win you,
With siglls, and smiles and tears;
L faith she'll wear the brooches too.
And box your silly ears.
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Charles the II, a few DAYS before or after hi

Charles the II, few days before or after his
concealment in the oak, happened to seek refuge
in farmers house the mistress of which dressed
him like clown, and set him to turn the spit
His pursuers having an idea Of his being On the
premises, examined them very closely. and in
their search entered the kitchen. On their ap-
preach Charles looked round-which his mistress
Observing, she seized the basting ladle, and gave
the king severe blow on the back, saying to
him, very angrily, "iVhat do you stare at, yon
dog-Mhy don't you mind what you are about 2"
This reprimand furnished him with a pretext for
keeping his eyes fixed downwards upon the spit;
which attitude, together with the Aouncing hat,
efiectualy concealed him from the rocognisance of
his enemies History Of England.
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al once dreamed" said Pat, 81 was with the
Pope and he ax'd me wud drink? Thinks l.,
wud duck swim, and seeing the lnnishowen and
the lemons and sugar on the sldeboard, told him
didn't care if tux glass Of punch Co,cld
CT hot? axed The Pope--Hot, yer holiness, re-
Piled and be that he stepped down to the kitchen
for the billing water, but before he got back woke
straight up, and now lis distressing me that |
didn't take it cowld Portsmouth Journal.
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A clever fellow, who was passenger On mail
boat, from Louisville short time since--and who
was not in the habit of ''indulging"- found him
self somewhat undor the influence sold King Alp
Being asked how 10 the world be came to drink
so much, he replied: 'sWhy, the fact is, gents
-hic-that the river has got SO internal low,
that the Captain has forbid the use OF water as
beverage; there's none to spare.'
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A FINE PAssAGE-The celebrated Robert Hall
one day attended church, Nhere a young minis
ter preached on some public occasion. 1t so
happened, that the preacher met MIR. Hall after
wards, at dinner, al the house OF mutual
friend. The young man was very ANXIOUS to
10 hear MIR. HALLS opinion Of his discourse, and
very pertinaciously piled the great man with
questions respecting it. Hall endured the an
noyance Tor some time with great patience. He
did not wish to hurt the young mans feelings ;
but ne could not colscientiously laud ,nis ser
mon. AT length, worried beyond endurance,
he said: We'll, sir, there was one fine passage,
and liked it much, sir, much The young
divine rubbed his hands i'll high glee, and press
ed Mr.. Hall to name it. why, SIR replied
Hall, the passage allude to, was yo,u passage
from The pulpit 10 The aestry.'
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LADIES are very ford of keeping the door
knobs, spoons, plates, &c, in brilliant order
Now, if, instead of water, and chalk, and such
preparations, ladies will use camrhine ard rot
ten stone, far brighter, quicker, and more du-
rable polish can be obtained than in any other
way. Camrhine is the article used for producing
the exquisite polish OF daguerreot, Pc platts-al4d
nothing has yet been found to equal it.
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w, w. BAILEYD
SU RECON DENTIST,

WUULD respectfully tender his professional
services in its various branches, to the cti-
ssens of.gtaunton and vicinity. Operations conf
sded to his care, shall beattended to promptly, and
performed with as much ease 10 the patient as the
mature Of the case will allow Ladies waited on
,with pleasure attheir respective residences in case
4shay prefer it. Room at the Virginia Hotel.
CT REFERENcEs.-J. 3. Breckenridge & Co..
II. J. Crawford.
Staunton, Dec. 4, I64S.-tf.
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Characteristic OF THE SEx--I, is said tina,
ce LIBERATED English duchess, on being told that
she must be bed, or she would die. assumed the
usual prerogative Of her sex, and replied. 81 won t
be bled--and won't die"---and she didn't
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The keeper Of a grog establishment in Georgia.
has made known by advertisement, tina. he will
not. in future sell any liquor TO temperance men.
unless they should bring written permission from
their wives.
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A meeting Of the Sourpeymen Mechanics Of
Petersburg. Virginia, was held or the Goth ult.,
the object OF which was to oppose the composition
brought abopt by the employment of negro ms
chancs
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LADIES AT CHukcH.-Somebody says that fe-
males 90 to meeting TO look at each others bonnets
That's downright scandal! They 60 to show
their own
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1t is a curious fact that the most carnivorous
quadrapeds are more averse to devouring women
than men. The bears ofKamschatka follow ihs
women, when gathering wild fruits into the wosls
and, though most raracious animals, seleom ea
srlheF ilAy.A lhan rlhhng then IF .heiE l:ssA
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"Silence like poultice came.
To heal the wounded ear"

of the sick man for while, but presently thu froc
ing was resumed. The landlord camo up again
and said - Gentlemen ! wish you would make
leetie less racket--the man is dying" All
was row still--when atonce the door was opened
and Boniiaee popped his head in to say :--.Go a.
head now, gcntlemen--rnake as much noise as
you like. The man is dead!"
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'.Sho has given him a kick" is the elegant
phrase now employed to signify that lady has
reject gentIenan-or rather that gentle and
amlable animal has putt its bony foot against you
and moved you Fl aiew pace. tcwardsno,hogd
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The Rev. Sidney Smith, in speaking Of the
prosy nature of some sermons said '1'hey were
written as if sin were to be taken out of man. like
Eve out Of Adam by pu'tine hirs to aieep"
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NOTICE.-We so often called upon to give
space in our columns to matters of no public con.
Sernment, in which few individuals only are in
terested, and for which we receive no compensa-
tinn, we have concluded that hereafter, We will
charge for such publications, as follows -
90 announce Candidate. fo, Congress S. GO
&c s. for State Senate S 90
g 90 for II. cf Delegates 9 SO
al Military Notices, haf,ates Of .ddrertising.
.Noeharge for communications calling on persons
30 become Candidates.
The above charges in all cases will be strictly
edhered to.
L. & J. "A. WADpELI.,
Editors Spectator.
STEVENSON & GEIGER,
Feb. 3. Editors Vindcator.
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Whs, is the principle OF Artesian Wells? How
is it that the water rises from such great depths
such az 800 and 400 ite2 Who will answer7
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There are oaks in California which are ayar
green. The Indians thrive on the acoyns
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A certain Judge in Vermont used to charge the
Jury, that things OF a doubtful nature arc very
uncertaiun
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Never answer calumniator. lfyou will oaly
give rattesnake time enough he will sting him
Sc 1t and die of his own venom,
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II cannot choose but marvel at the way
In which our lives pass on, from day to day
Learning strange lessons in the human heart,
And yet like shadows letting them dtTart"
Miss LAkDoN
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THE nEATnEN AND THE PUBLICAN

There is a good deal of character in an anec-
dote just related TO us ola heather man and pub
lican in down eastern region. A party Of young
men were making merry in an upper room, when
the landlord camo up and said
"GentlemenI wish you would make little less
noise here, for there is man below who is vary
sickD
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ey- WILLIAM THOMSON, of the city Of
Baltimore, is our authorized agent,to receive sub
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III

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S
Fashionable Boot, Shoe and Cater
Mandatory.
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Youth and white paper soon take an imrrae
sioa.
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LATEST ARRIVALS.

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