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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

TERRIFIC THEoRY.-Professor Silman men
tlons the fact, that in boring the ariesian wells in
Paris, the temperature Of the earth increased al hs
rate Of one degree for every fifty feet towards the
centre. Reasoning from causes known to exist. he
says:
That the whole interior portion of the earth or
at least great part of it, is ocean Off melted rock
agiated by violent. winds, though dare no, affirm
1t, Is still rendered highly probable by the phenom.
ena OF volcanoes. The facts connected with their
eruption have been ascerained and placed beyond
doubt How then are they TO be accounted for?
The theory prevalent some years since, that they
are caused by the combustion OF immense coal beds
Is perfectly peuriie and is entirely abandoned All
the coal in the world would not afford fuel enough
Tor single capital exhibition Of Vesuvius We
must look higher than this, and have but little
doubt that the whole the action of electric
and gavanic principles which are constantly in op-
Grafton in the earth.
Lyeli does not regard the theory as founded ON
any sufficient data, which teaches the doctrine that
the Whole earth is n mass of melted rock except \
crust OF few miles in thickness, as outer COVERING
True, there over three hundred active volcanoes
known 10 exist; but these are more likely 10 be-
strictly local and limited in their extent downward
and literally, than the outlets Of one continuous
mass OF liquid minerals, reaching from tho earih's
centre 10 the base Of these volcanic cones Profess
sor Slllman encourages The comforting opinion that
the fragile shell on which we ljve is from one to two
hundred miles thick, and little likely TO burst as.
sunder and let drop into the boiling iron and
granite.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

TRUTI STRANGE, &c-Ertraordinaru Cir
cun,stdnce--Tbe last Hannibal Journal has fear
full story, 10 the effect that Mr. WeatherfoId,
sign 10 cheat the commonwealth out of some 81 200,
which he collected, left the money in the care Of
his wife, part in silver and part in paper, with the
declaration that he would be gone several days,
and enjoined upon her that she should permit no
10 stay all night at the house during his absence
cat night traveller rather an aged man, ap-
piled for entertainment The woman, at frs, re-
fusing under Instructions of her husband, was final
y persuaded 10 permit him to remain. About IL
or IL o'clock, the same night! some persons deman-
ded entrance into the house, and upon being permit
ted 10 come in they found to be disguised as ne
groes, and Immediately demanded of the woman mo
ney, which they said they knew was in the house.
She handed them the paper money. They told
her there was also silver money, which she must
surrender. She replied that she would 90 up stara
(where the traveller was lodging, and get it, She
informed the old gentleman of the state OF things
below. He told her 10 take one of the two pistols
which he had-to put the money into her apron,
with the pistol concealed behind it, and when eli.
ther of the robbers forward to take it, TO fire.
and he would save another of them with the re.
naming pistol. She did as instructed, and one Of
the fell dead at her feet. The old man fred
and killed another and the third made his es-
cape. Upon examination, it was found that the
guilty husband had fallen by Tie hand of his o,cn
lc!te hus is IL that mysterious Providence e.
ven in this world, meets out punishment to those
who transgress His laws"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

Coon RULEs.-Keep your room well ventilated.
Close rooms generate disease. Many constitution
Is undermined from such confinement
Throw off your feather beds and lie upon straw
or even the floor, if you have nothing better. The
cheap cotton mattresses make a good bed and
healthy one. Feathers bad to lie upon at any
time, and more particularly in the summer season
Use cold water freely. Wash yourselves thor
oughly with it every morning. A little salt put in
the water, just enough to give it a briny taste, will
keep the pores healthy, and strengthen and invigo-
rate the system.
Eat lightly, especially if your habits arc of Sc
denary character. Do not eat in hurry but mas
ticate your food well before it is deposited in the
stomach. This boiling down provisions, anaconda
like, is most destructive to the digestive organs A.
void too great an indulgence in high living as il
is caled-Plair food is the best.
! Let every man, women, and child, keep n little
puverlzed charcoal in their bed rooms and on reii.
ring at night, let them put as ruch of as can be
laid on sixpence in their mouths, and work it a.
! bout among the teeth with the tongue; and it will
not be long before their will be no decayed teeth for
the dentist 10 fill with amalgam or pare gold either.
Rise early in the Morning, take exercise enough
to make your breakfast relish well, and You will
feel fresh and vigorous for the days labor Upon
rising IN the morning, extend your arms out and
force them back gently. This exercise will expand
the chest, strengthen the lungs, and operate as a
guard against pulmonary disease
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07
Romance-A son Of Lsuis XVI. in America.

The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser tells mar
velOus story this subject with apparent cOnvic-
tion which is therefore entitled at least TO be re-
peated especially as if true, the circumstance may
have an important relation 10 the future history Ut
France and Europe-since it reveals the existence
here OF representative of the elder branch Of the
Bourbons-whom the editors say they personally
know.
Ii has been the general impression that the eldest
son of the unfortunate Louis XVI died in a dun
geon some time in June. 1895, a short while after
the execution of his father bat our Buffalo contem-
porary thinks there is evidence of such fact in
existence which would be deemed conclusive i'm
judicial investigation. Alison we are told, is yery
vague in regard 10 the matter, and likewise Sir
Walter Scott. Some time last year, (lS4S) we are
told, very old gentleman, native of France, died
in Louisiana, where he had resided since or before
The commencement. of the present centu<y. On
his death bed he is reported to have stated that he
was employed - convey out If France :h5 younu
Dauphin, and deliver him into the hands of the
Northwestern Indians of this continent. A report
OF The child's death and burial was spread while
he took charge of him ne proceeded to New York
city. and thence 10 a tribe OF Indians then deem
ed far in the interior. There he found half breed,
who was chief of wealth. and a strong Catholic
To him he committed the child To bring up, with
out, however. giving him any knowledge of the
chlds origin, but under the seal Of the solemn
oath that he should not reveal the circumstances
under which he was received. The child was a
doped into the family of the chief according to the
Indian custom. The account he gives of himself
without The least suspicion of the present surmises
respecting his origin, is, that previous to his tenth
or twelfth year his life is perfect blank without
any consciousness OH his part of having existed pre-
vious to that time. He was gentle, but serious
and becoming early impressed with the truths of
Christianity, entered into holy orders, and has from
that time to this been a missionary among the In
dians. In the fall of 1871, Eve are next told) he
entertained the Prince de Joinville, who, notwth-
standing the remoeness and out of the way charac-
ter of his place of residence, sought him ont, and
treated him with great attention, giving him the
place Of honor next to himself, much to the sur
prise of his suite, who could not understand the
reason of the marked civilites. On The return of
the Prince TO France, Louis Philippe sent to the
obscure missionary an autograph letter, thanking
him for his attention to his son, and accompanied
this letter with donation truly royal.
We shall probably soon know what reliance can
be placed in the strange romance.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
-sefoe-
COACH MANUEAOTORY,

1EyHE. subscribers have located themselves oppo-
- site the Bank, in Staunion, and intend manu-
featuring all kinds Of work in their line-such as
Chariotees, RockawayS, PhastOnS and BusgicS,
In the most fashionable style, OF the best materials
and on terms TO suit the purchaser. Especial at
tention given TO all kinds Of repairing They deem
it unnecessary to say more, as they have commenc
ed business with determination 10 make GOOD
WORK, and the public shall have no cause of dis
satisfaction on their Part-with this assurance they
respectfully solicit portion Of the public patron
age. HARDY & MARSTELLER.
N. B.-Cash paid for dry Spokes, Hubs, Ash
and Poplar Panks. Sept. 10, 1648.-ff
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07
THE ATTACHMENT
The following excellent story is told Of an Ala
bama sheriff and pretty widow:

The following excellent story is told of an Ala
bama sheriff and pretty widow:
Court was in session, and amid the multiplied
~ which crowded upon him at term time,
he stopped at the door Of beautiful widow, on the
sunny side Of thirty, who by the way had often be-
slowed melting gances upon the sheriff aforesaid.
| lie was admitted, and the widow appeared.
HE confusion and delight which the arrival Of the
vsiier had occasioned, set off greater advantage
than usual the captivating charms of the widow NJ.
Her cheeks bore the beautiful blended tnts of the
apple blossom; her lips resembled the rosebuds upon
which the morning dew yet fingered her eyes
were like the quivers Of cupid, the chances Of love
and tenderness with which they Were filled resem-
bling arrows that only wanted fine beau (pardon
the pun) TO do full execution. After few common
place remarks:
"Madam, said the matter of fact sheriff, 81 have
an attachment for you"
deeper blush than usual manled the checks
OF the fair widow. With downcast eyes, whose
gances were centred upon her beautiful feet, half
concealed by.ihe flowing drapery, gently pattng
the floor. she with equal candor replied
''Sir the attachment is RECIPROCAL
For some time the sheriff maintained an as.onish-
ed silence a. last he said
"Madam will you proceed To court 2"
Proceed to court ~ replied the lady, with
merry laugh then shaking her beautiful head, she
added: mo Sir though this is leap year, will
not take advantage of the license therein granted to
my SEX and therefore greatly prefer that you should
proceed to court!'"
"But, madam. the justice is waiting''
"Let him wait | am not disposed 10 hurry mat
ers in such ar unbecoming manner and besides
II, when the ceremony is performed, I wish you to
understand that prefer minister 10 justice ii
he peace"
MADAM" said he, rising from his chair with
solemn dignity, 'there is great mistake here My
ahguage has been misunderstood The attach
neut of which speak was issued from the office
If Esquire C; and commands ne to bring YOU
instantly before him, TO answer d contempt of court
n dlsobeying subpoena in the case of Smith VS..
Jones!'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

GEAcE.-A Mayor Of a certain cOrpOTation pre-
siding at great dinner, when the cloth was remov-
ed looked all down the table for clergyman 10 say
grace, but observing none there. gravy got up and
said: There Is not ono clergyman present thank
Eod ~,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07
Il. THOMAS ALBERTso4y,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
.AYNESRORO,- VA

-. =. W NJ n I'oDOtO, Y M
DRACTiCES in the Courts of Augusta, Abe
il marie and Nelson. Office in the room lately
occupied by Col. George Baylor, where he may
be found at all Dimes, uuless when absent on pro.
Sessional business.
Nov, %, l84S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

A CUNNiNG LAwYER.-A Lawyer in Ireland,
who was pleading the cause of an infant plaintiff,
took the child pin his arms, and presented it Ia
the jury, sulIused with tears. This had great ef
feet, ill the opposite lawyer asked, what made him
cry? "lls Pinched me-" answered the little in
nocent The whole court was convulscd with
laughter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

VoUcHER-A man once went to purchase a
horse Of Quaker.
VIII he draw well asked the buyer
Thee will be pleased to sec him draw said Ne
hemah.
The bargain was closed, and the farmer tried his
horse, but ne would not stir He returned.
That horse will not draw an iuch -
u did not tell thee he would draw. frjend.' said
the Quaker, Il only remarked that thee would be
pleased to see him draw and 81 should ] 8, but he
would never crafty me in that respect
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07
STAUNTON SPECTATOR
NOTICE.

We arc 20 often called upon to give space in our col
umns matters Of no public conccrumcnt, in which
few Individuals only arc interested and for which
receive NO have concluded that here
After we will charge for such publications, as follows:-
To announce Candidate for Congress S. 90
for State Senate S 90
:" for H. Of Delegates SO
.4n Military Notices, half rates Of Advertising
NO charge for communications calling on persons
TO- become Candidates.
The above charges in all cases will be strictly ad-
hcrcd to.
ID, ia.. r-f Editors Spectator.
.-.rI STEVENSON GElGER,
Editors Vindicator.
February Z, 1919.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

NEW Al2lDIYAL
OF Porto Rico and N. o. Sugar, best N. o. Mo
" lasses in Bbls., prime Rio and Laguira Coffee,
Loaf Sugar and Rice, half Barrels, Measures and
Clover Seed Sleeves, Shad and Mackerel, best In
perial Tea-also small Tierce Of old Holland
Gin, not bad TO take.
N. BIN addition, Five Boxes Of Cheese.
Dec. 90. JOHN BRANDEBURG,
Opposite Va. Hotel.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07
CLEAR VIlE VRACH.
A. M. SIMPSON

vISHE subscriber has just returned from the North
u with an entire new stock Of GOODS in his
line, consisting in part Of the following:
Rai:ins in ,oi,oic, half and quarter Boxes, Lo,cer
than eucr sold in this market, almonds, Palm Nuts,
Pccans, Flbcris, English Walnuts, Chestnuts,
F:ys, Pruaes, Dates, SultanG Raisins, Citron,
Curants, Sc, Sc, with large stock of
Groceries = Fancy articles,
and his usual supply of CONTEMPORARIES
ofhis own manufacturing, all Of which he can sell
at very reduced price for cash, short cred
it to punctual customers.
M. CUSHING,
No. 8, Cheaper Side.
Staunton, Dec 6, 1S4S.-Dem. copy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

Lesson FOR ScoLDiNG WITHSTAND dare
say you have scolded your wife very often, New
man." said once.
Old Newman looked down, and his wife took up
the reply
"Neyer to signify-and ifhe has, deserved ~"
"And dare say, if the truth were told you have
scolded him quite as often"
"Nay," said the old woman, with beauty of
kindness, which all the poetry in the world cannot
excel, how wife scold her good man, who has
been working for her and her little ones all day -?
1t may do for a man to be pevsh, for it is he who
bears the crosses Of the world but who should
make him forget ttem but lis wife And she had
best for her own sake--for nobody car scold much
when the scolding is all on one side"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

The GAME LAws.--It has been proved by expe-
rlment that four-and a-haif rabbits will consume as
much food as one sheep, while probably they de-
stroy as much as they consume. 1t has also been
proved that where game is preserved at all strictly
the damage it does TO the crops of the farmer ex-
ceeds the annual amount paid by him for the whole
OF the general and local taxes to which he is sub
Jecled In some parts they not allo,ced even
TO keep dog, and are afraid To keep cat, lest it
| should be found in game preserve. So much for
the game laws they affect the farmers. In Three
years, from 1897 to 1880, SOP persons were con-
vlcted OF offences against the game laws in Eng
land and Wales. In 1913, one year, there were
4,o29 IN lS44-5, and to May, 1916, period of
tweny-e'ght months they amounted TO 1872, or
1854 per annum; being increase Of 355 per an
nun over those of 1913, and nearly double those
from 1927 to 1880. In ten years, from 1888 to
$40, there were forty-two nquests on the bodies
Of gamekeepers killed in poachng affrays; while
there were seven in 1914 alone. "The prisoners, -
says prison chaplain, "have no idea that they
have been guilty Of any criminal act.' s'The most
fertile source of crime in my neighborhood," says
Or James Graham, sis connected with the preser-
walton OF game" For days trcspass, one mag
lstrate can inflct fine of 40s or two months i'm
prIsonment-no matter whether the man shall have
takec any game or not. If five persons together
are convicted, he may fine them Is, or mprson
them tor three months, with hard labor; or if 2
trespasser refuses TO give his name only, whether
apprehended or not, he is liable to the same pun
ishmcnt Lastly, it is to furnish sport for not more
than 4OOO persons (the number who take out game
cerfcates.) that nearly 5000 of our countrymer
are annually imprisoned; that crime is increased
justice outraged, and large annual expenditure in
red.-Rtormer's almanac, London for I849
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07
SECOND SUPPLY.

DaVis a. Kayscr
HAS just received second supply Of
u Jennie Lind Nett Handkerchiefs,
Sky Blue French DeLaines,
Steel Beds and Clasps,
Purse Twist,
Belt Ribands,
Heavy Tweed's PULLED,
Cloths and many other goods.
Staunton, Nov. 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

WATCHING DAUGHTERs-.Tbe women Of Poland
have watchful eye over their daughters, aud make
them wear little bells on their persons, TO denote
where thov are. and what hoy are ab,ui
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

CHEAPEST SPELLING-BOOK
IN THE MARKET.
THE UNITED STATES SPELLING-BO0K,
REVISED EDITION..
A THOROUGHLY revised and much imProv-
"A ed edition Of the above popular School Book
from a new set Of Stereotype plates, printed on
COED paper and substantially SourG, has just been
published by the subscribers, and is offered to the
Trade in any quantity, at very low rate. Orders
addressed to us will receive attention.
MOSS s. BROTHER,
Booksellers s. Stationcrs,
No l2 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia
&6V Teachers and others will be particular TO
ask for the Revised Edition.
Philadelphia, Jan. "a, lS49-7w.
New Fall and Winter Goods.
'INHE undersigned has just opened an entire new
= and substantial stock of
Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Caps, Quecnswarc, Hard.
ware, Groceries, &c,
embracing all the useful articles in daily demand,
and of such variety and prices as 10 render them
attractive to dealers.
Prime extra and No. White Lead, Flaxseed,
Tanners and clarified Whale Oils, all of which
will be offered at very low prices for cash, or in
exchange for all kinds of country produce.
THOMAS STRiDER.
Adjoining Valley Hotel
Staunton, Nov. |.
SOth October, 1S4S.
Cloths, Cassimeres, and pes'ings,
AT THE SIGN OF THE STRIPED UMBRELLA.
ERESH lot of French and English Black Cloth,
IL Do. do. Olive Green, very handsome and
cheap.
DO. do. Olive Brown, do. do.
Pilot and Beaver Cloths, from SOC to S. per yard.
Doe Skin and Fancy Cassmeres, great variety.
Black Velvet, Satin and Fancy Vestings all kinds
and prices. COWNE s. DEAKlNS.
Staunton Nov. l., lS4S.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-09-02


We published the other day article from the Boston
Courier. (Nr. Wsbsters organ. wing Of course) expo
sing onsst" Johns perdious ntrgues against the Sod
ike" II seems that Mr. Davis and his friends stand
mute" Suffolk" by the second article copied below
from the Courier, seems determined to inhict upon him
the punishment Of psns forte ct dara II is said there
are some interesting and curious facts which will be
elected before this matter is dropped Why Lunt who
VIGOROUSLY incompetent for the place OF district ator
ney Of the United States, selected instead Of some
candidates who, ii appointed, would not have been the
laughing OF the Boston bar may be disclosed in the
Of these developments. Fair play Abbott Law
demands that the budget should be opened before
his nomination comes before the Senate Then, on his
nomination and Lunrs we doubt not the affair will be
ripped up il the Sage OF Marshfsld sticks to his word
but will be in secret session. and the public will lose
their share OF the fun Rumor has il that il is decided
the Smonpares that Winthrop shall not be re elected
Speaker that is to say, if the wings should have votes
enough to carry their object, which is very much
hta1
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AN APPEAL FOR PRorEcrIoS the proceedings Of
the British Parliament OF july 49, we find the following

petition from Mr. Colin Mackenzie resident IN
Camden town, which Of very peculiar character and
me IKE o. which, perhaps, had never been presented 70
he contracted marriage which had turned out very
uniornnae iot him-ls lsughl-by which he became
acquainted with the evils Of that state. Renewed laugh
teri he was led TO the conclusion that the fertile
source OF domestic unhappiness was marriage settle
ment which gave TO wife power her husband
lLaughterl And in consequence Of the Independence
which IL placed her In, she defed him. against all the
vows she made on the altar, and did all OF things
which she ought not to do loud lsugherl The petl.
toner stated that in consequence Of the practice OF
riage selemenn IL was necessary employ lawyer 10
draw them, who IN that way Obtained great influence
over the parties and frequently Under preence Of being he
adviser OF the husband, became something than
legal adviser to his wife ILaughter1 The petitioner
nnav prayed long other things that the good old system
i nndnfui and runaway wives. toh, oh, and cries Of
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE


September a n. m.
The two parties now fully Organized "a, ~. a.
preaching battle that is be fought in the oi,v p,h
claim the victory usual and one usual also will -
disappointed. Without considerable change ho~ay-,
since the last election. the wings be defeated
The Beard OF Health have found IL necessary to provide
scows collect and convey away the fish which are found
dead in great numbers in the harbor om Federal hill
down to the fort The mortality attributed the refuse
nom the chemical works and manufacturing establish-
ments, which has only Of ato 1t b said been deposited
there The fish may be used advantage for manuring
land Tor which purpose they in paces caught In
scnes.
AFTER hne days rain, yesterday the wind during the
night shifted to the west and have most dolishtl
weather The streets all activity, and our wholesale
and retail merchants both fairly into tho tall CAM
paigna more agreeable and profitable one than thar
which is before the politicians
Our summer wanderers beginning 10 return 10 the
ciy-a looking well. with additional sparkle 10 the eve
and more lively hue to the cheek and prepared for both
pleasure and business.
BALTIMORE MARkEr-Nothng doing In hour Today
Howard street held at 80 Is with buyers at IS Iat No
change In whea-suppy light with sales at So Ox GENTS
for good to prime reds white l ITO cents The supply
OF corn Is very light and this, with the favorable news %
Europe and good Demand has caused IN advance Of or
cents-we quote sales white IS 70 oents and yellow
W cents Sales oats Is 30 cents. Whisky IS oents.