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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
THE STRICKEN ONE.

The SINtChGNs ONh'
ale brea,h'd-
But not the breath Of buma. life.
Alike all time, abhorr'd all place,
Shuddering he shrunk from natures face,
" here every hue that charnl'd before,
The darkness Of his bosom wore"
They sought his dreary cell and called him forth
They told him he was free-he linger'd still
They babe him breathe the air and tread the earth,
And be once more the sovereign of his will.
They told him he was now o'longer bound
To time and place, others best might deem;
But there he stood unmoved or gazed around,
As one Just waken'd from some hidcous dream.
They pade him speak, for speech now his own;
They caim'd no more dominion o'er its use;
They ask'd him where the power of thought was gone
Now they had cast the long worn fetters loose
They told him winged coursers were at hand
To bear him swiftly to the arms he loved;
And marvcl'd he should still in stupor stand,
AS one who feard perditiou if he moved.
They pointed to the hills which Fancy's flights
So oft had crossed, in dear loved scenes TO roam,
And urged him now TO scale their barrier heights,
And be hi mself again--the lord ofhome.
They spoke of eyes, whence tears had long been shed,
At sight Of him would sudden cease to mourn;
They told of hearts, whence pleasure long had fled,
Would call her back to greet his glad return.
They picur'd her, whose prayers so long seemd vain
Now on her knees in grateful transport cast;
They ,aid, TO hear his well-known voice again,
Would make her own her God kind at last.
They plead for those whose youthful mirh repressed
Whose sports had anguishd his bright smile withdrawn
Impatient now to have their bonds released,
And shout his welcome once more on the lawn.
They said the Sun would give to them more light
A lvelier spirit dwell upon the air
Each flower and shrub assume hue more bright,
The very locks rejoice to know him there.
They told him Fame had only slept awhile,
But soon would hail him in her paths again
Soon on his career in favor smile,
And more than compensate his years OF pain
They said that Wealth wonld move to hinr the tdo
Just cbbing out TO gather spoil the more,
And in returning flood hiring shiPwrsekd d pride
To take again her station the shore.
They told him troops Of friends would crowd his hall,
And whisper gentle fatt'rics to his ear;
| That Memory would not dcign the past recall,
So bright the future would to Hope appear.
But he stood stlll, as one VINO uar u not Ieel
A joy revive, whence all had long been wrung;
And he was mute, as deaf to all appeal
OF words that spoke long forgotten tongue
They led him forth, for Nature would revive,
They thought, the love ardent in his breast;
They knew twas there, but was 1t yet alive
Or dead no sign, no motion now contest.
They show'd around the wondrous works Of Art,
For these, they knew, his genius once could scan,
And strovc 10 rouse within some dormant part,
To animate his outward form OF man.
But strove in vain, tho all unsucd still
Within were Nature gifts, and Arts rich store;
Crushed, gone forever was the power of Will
To call them forth-to give them action more.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23

2 PorAro Ror.-We copy the following letter ad-
dressed by Charles Richardson to the Committee
on Agriculture, Of the Maryland Agricultural Soci.
ETY., dated Baltimore Co., Oct. 10, le49;
Gentlemen, AFTER three years constant attention
to the SUBJECT, fla,ler myseIfI have discovered the
cause Of the potato rot. The rot is caused by the
deposition OF the egg, and the destruction Of the
pih or heart Of The vine (by consequence the circu
atiDg capilares) by the larpa Of an insect. This
insect is Of the clrcuio or weevil genus as there
are many species Of the curcuo in this state iIT
distinction, have called this the CrcuGo .nagnG.
The first deposition Of the egg is from the 9Th ia
10Th ofJune, Qhis accounts at once for the acknOS
edged fact, that very early planted potatoes suffer
little with rot, if they do not altogether escape it
and why2 Simply because they have their growth
before the vine is poisoned by the insect.) have
seen no eggs deposited later than 20h August Ten
days after the egg is deposited it hatchesihe lsrTa
is then very small. The egg is generally placed
in the vine ab0ul Ten or fifteen inches from the root.
The larva always eats downward, but seldom gees
below the surface 0f the earth il feeds for four or
five weeks, it then ceases to eat, and, If may use
the term, cocouns, and undergoes its me,am0rpho-
sis; the lafva is about line and a half in length,
perfectly white with brown lead. II completes
its change in about three weeks if this is early in
the season, it leaves the vine, mates and deposits
it's eggs; if late in The seasm, it remains quifscen,
in the stalk il. as all other varieties of the curcu
lo, hibernates in the ground. this day had the
honor Of exhibiting to the agricultural committee.
the potato in the different stages of the rot both in
cpent and perfect. The diseased capilarifs in The
vine and in the lnbes-the destruction in the vine
by the course Of the larva-its exuvia, as also The
curculo, in its perfect state.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23

0a- The only exclusive bedslead manufaciory in
the United States is presumed to be that Of Messrs.
Clawson s. Modge in Cincinnati, which has been
established about nine years and now does bnsi-
ness averaging $50, ,0O0 per annum. The building
is Of brick and is 100 feet long, 70 wide and five
stories high. One hundred and thirty hands are
regularly employed. who BY the aid Of excellent
machinery driven by steam, turn out l25 bedsteads
perday or about 81 500 each year
ranging in price from $l.75 to $50. In their manu-
factory nearly 9000,00 feet ofumber are annually
consumed. The business extends over the South
and West, but New Orleans is the greatest market,
next to which ranks The home market. In the last
two years the home demand has been over SiO,-
000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
MES e. BROWN.

Whoiesalc and Retail Saddle and IruRk Maker,
No. So South Fourth Street between Market s. Chest.
nut Streets, Philadelphia.
JNHE attention Of dealers and others is invited to his
i assortment OF Saddles, Brides, Saddlcbaes, Col
lars, Whips. &c.-Also to his superior article OF
TRUNKS, viz Sole Leather Trunks, Solid Leather
Steel Spring Trunks, Of light weight; Riveted Iron
Frame Trunks Lady's Dress Trunks. Bonnet Boxes,
Wood Trunks, ofdlifrrcnt quaties Valices, ofvari'
Gus style aud prccs Velvet Tapestry and Brussels
Carpet Bags, Enamellcd Leather Bags, Lady's Trav-
eling Bags, Satchels, &C., &c all OF which he offers
at low prices for Cash, approved paper. Orders
thankfully received, and promptly executed.
December 10, lS49 GIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
MISCE L l. A N Y.
AN EXTRAORDINARY SCENE.

Everybody has heard of the Ragged Schools, land
most people know that Lord Ashly is their princ;-
pal promoter. Now, there is what is termed the
London City mission, established for the purpose of
supporting Ragged Schols and employing mission
aries to reform people living amongst US OF humble
callings and of all ages One of these missionaries
is MIR. jackson, Of the Rag Fair and Rosemary lane
district. His house is open To all WIN chouse to
visit him in search Uf advice and assistance and
between June and December, lS47, SO many as q
343 calls upon him were made by children and
Young persuns. People acquainted with the neigh
borh,od To which Mr.. Jacksun's zeauus, pious, and
philanlhropic aburs are confined will not be surpris
ed 10 learn that he is termed the Thieves Mis-
sionary," distinction Of which he is doubtless, by
NO means ashamed, and one which he has been al
much pains to obtain. lie is, in fact, n the conf
dence uf Ihe thieves Of Londun-a confidence prof
liable to them tn him, and to the whole comnu-
nifty
The fact that half dozen pick. pockets occa-
sionally drop in and take lea and pray with him
and his respectable family, or that he, is moral
man and christian, goes openly into dens of nfa-
nv. and iamiliarizes himself with sin in its most
sckeung shapes (and theseare tacts is not SO sirk
inc as is the evidence of the existence OF such coO
outlaws, and such deliberate crime, as thuse TO
which we ailude.
1t occurred 10 Mr. Jackson, upon the receipt of
Lord Ashley's speech, spoken in the House OF Com
mons, in June last, ,ha, some ofhs young friends
might desire 10 emlgrale sat the expense OF Inc
Government" but noi after tho manner in winch
culpriis usually leave the mother country lie ac-
cordngly put The question 10 one Of them; 'heanswer
was. Il should jump at it," Thus encouraged
he made further inquiry among his wicked associ-
a,es, and shortly afterwards, Nj. Jackson was sent
for by number Of thieves Judging in court ada
cent 10 the dis rct, called Blue Anchor Yard. He
went, and they expressed themselves extremely
desirous to know whether any hope could be held
out of their obtaining an honest livelihood, howev'
er humble, in our culunies instead of continuing
TO pursue their course in this country, from when
they found il now almost an imp,ssibliiy to extH-
cate themselves "It wou,d." said they, ''be cap
ital thing f chaps like u.s."
Of cou Sc lhe matter was seriously discussed'and
we ask any thinking man, whether scene more
interesting can be imagined than that wherein the
moral and religious champion stood, surrounded oy
the lawless gang of cast-aways, the miscreants'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
TO Southern and western Merchants, & c

To Southern and Western Merchants, &C.
ClLYER Ware.-Forks-Tabe,M Medium, Dessert,
- Tea,Oyser, and Pickle. Spoons-Table' Dessert
Tea. GRAVY, Mustard and Salt Ladles-Soup, Oys-
ter, Sauce, Sugar and Cream. Knives--ice Cream,
Fish, Cake, Butter, Fruit, Dessert.
Tea Sets, ofvarious patterns, plain to richly chased
and ofevery variety Of form. Odd pieces made to
match, and broken completed, Silver warranted
standard.
Plated and Britannia Ware of latest patterns, con-
stantly on hand and for sale at
WILSON'S Silver Ware Mandatory,
S. w corner 9th ind Cherry sts., Philadelphia.
December l9, ls49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
O. dfo rhlNWISc

No. 8, South Fifth Street. Philadelphia,
Importer and Dealer, Wholesale d Retail,
in Wines, Liquors and Segars.
CONSTANTLY OH hand, a large aud well assorted
ate terms, comprising
Mederia, Sherry. Port, Lisbon Sicily, Tenerf NAL
aga, Champagne, Clarct, Hook, Sauterne aud Barsac
Wines.
Old Pale and Dark Cognac Brandies; Jamaica and
ST. Croix Rum Holland Gn Irish, Scotch and Monon-
gahea Whiskies; Wine Bitiers, (of very superior
qualitys) London Brown Stout, and Scotch Ale; Ii
quors Sc, and the finest brands Of choice Havana Sc
gars.
A II orders promptly and carefully executed.
December 10, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
LIPPlNCoTT, TAYLOR & 90.
Celebrated Wholesale and Retail
Clothing Warehouses.

(IHe largest assortment in the United States,)
New Warehouse, South west corner of Fourth and
Market Streets.
Old Stand, 1913 and 300 Market Street, cbore SiIt,
Philadelphia,
vxrHFRE the largest assortment ofREADY MADE
w CLOTHING can be found in this market. Their
stock is always full and complete, and they are there
fore always prepared, either in Summers heat or
Winters cold'' to supply every demand upon mem
Their motto is Superior Goods at fair prices and they
would therefore respectfully solicit the Merchants oi
the Valley OF Virginia to give them call on he next
trip to Philadelphia.
December 10, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
STAUN TON SPECTATOR.
II f. r NJ s

s.. The se"SPECTAT0R"is pu6lishedonceG Deek'
az Too DJl!ars gear, If paid in adranee, or itoo
Dollars rna Fifly Cents fdeLayed beyond the erpTG'
ton of he yea No subscription trll be discontinued
ba at the option oths Editors, until aIiarrearGSes are
psid. ,,.,.,a;,,,,,s,
o. All COMMUNICATIONS 10 The Edltofs6y mai1m"sl
be post pad, or they tpiLinot be attendedto.
Sy- ADYER rISE NEVIS of thirteen tnes cor
Inserted three times for one dollar and trenty
ye csats for eech Larger al,
cerLisements in e same proportion Atlosfui@'Se0''
made 10 dpsrtiserS6y the gear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
NJ. BEiA.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA

nRACTISES in the various Courts of Augusta,
Il oRnckbridge, Bath aHd Highland. Prompt at
.on.ion will be given to all business entrusted 10
his care. -. n 5,,.,
Office in the white 6uilding opposite Che Court
House, next door to john \. Hendren--where ne
may always he fund during business hours' except
when professionally absent.
NAV 2, lS49.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23

How MAN FEELS WHEN HE'S HUNG-ftanglng
though death which has prevailed more univer
sally than any single mode Of execution, is death
from which the imagination revots. This vulgar
error Louis, the eminent French professor, seeing
that the Paris criminals were some nstants IN dying
while those at Lyons bung lifeless mass the mo-
ment the rope was strained by their weight, learned
from the eXecutioner the trick of the trade which
spared his victims Struggle. In flingng them from
the ladder, he seadied with one hand Tire head land
with the other impaired to the body rotary move
ment, which gave the neck wrench. The verlia-
hle Jack Kelch, Of the reign of James H., who has
transmitted his name to all inherltors VI his Uffice,
was said by his wife to alone know how 10 make
culprit "dIe sweetly )" though his assistants could
manage to get through the business tolerably well
too. An immense number OF persons, recovered from
insensibility have recorded their sensations and a.
gree iha, an easier end could not be desired. An
acquaintance of Lord Bacon, who meant 10 hang
himself was cut down in the last extremity and de-
cared tina, he felt no pain, his only sensation being
that Of fire before his eyes, which changed first 10
black and then sky-blue, affordng source Of plea
sure. NIontague, hanged in France during the re-
ligious wars and rescued at the inercess0n Of Iu-
renne, complained that having lost all pain on the
instant he had been taken frum light Of which
defed all description. Another, who escaped by
the breaking of The cord said that after seconds
suffering, fire appeared, and acruss il most beau
tiful avenue Of trees Henry w. ofFrance senthis
physician to question him, and when pardon was
talked of, the man answered cudly that it was not
worth the asking. The uniformity Of the descrip-
tions render it useless to multiply instances. They
fill pages Of every book of medical jurisprudence-
All agree that the uneasiness is quite mornsntary
that pleasurabe sensation Immediately succeeds:
colors Of various hues start up before the sight, and
these having been gazed on fur trivial space, the
rest is oblivion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
POETRY,

01- The following lines are from The pen OF an ac-
complished gentleman who was for time patient
at the Western Asylum at this place, and express
the forebodngs Of his mind previous TO leaving the
Institution. 1t will be gratifying to all who read
them to know that the authors fears were not real
lied, and that he is now in the bosom Of his family
restored to health and enjoying the confidence and
esteem of large circle Of intelligent and polished
friends.-[ EDS. OF SPEC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
Hats CAPS, Ladies' Rich FUS, Beaver BOnuetS, &c
WILLIAM III. BEEBE s. CO.,
I2S CuesNrr Sr.. PHILADELPHIA.

l3S CHEsNUr Sr., PHlLADELPHlA'
TJAvE on hand large and superior assortment o
III FINE GOODS, in the greatest variety in thei
line OF trade and Offer them TO Merchants and Dealers
generally, at fair and moderate prices They especial
v solicit the attention of the Merchants Of the Valley
Of Virginia 10 their splendid Stock and trust that OF
their visit to Philadelphia they will not fail to give
them a call. Wm II. Gardner, late oil Richmond, va:
is associated in the firm of w IL. Bcebe Co. and viii
take great pleasure in waiting his Virginia friends
December 10, 1919.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
,opN MACINTOSH wM. +. WHITE.
MACINTOSH 81 WHITE.
JVholcsaIe Ladies' Boot and Shoe yNanutact,uers,

No. Is, South Fourth Street, Philadelphis
MI & w. are extensively engaged in the Manu-
lfA T.. facturc of LADIES, MISSES, AND chill
DREN'S BOOTS IND SHOES in all their yarie-
ties and keep awa hand full supply TO answer
the demands oftrade. They invite the attention Of
Country Merchants TO their extensive stock, satisfied
that at no other establishment of the kind in Phadel-
pha can they suit themselves better, either as itr
CARDS the quality Of their Goods: or the terms upon
which they are prepared and determined to sell them
Call and see them at their Old Stand, No. Is, South
Fourth Street, Philadelphia.
December 10, lS49.--6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
ERASMUS D. WOLFE. JESSE E. PEYToS'
Wolfe 4 PeytOn,

Wholesale Dealers in Foreign & Domestic Dry Goods
No. SO, MARKET STREET, PHILApEtPHIA.
WE would respectfully call the attention ol South
w crn Dealers TO our well selected stock OF Fo-
reign and Domestic Dry Goods. They have been pur-
chased for CASH. and will be off 10 customers upon
the cheapest terms We extend spectral n' iia,ion to
the Merchants of Virginia topay visit at our house,
No 80 Market St Philadelphia
Dec 10, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
PhiAa. Dry Goods Emporium,
ECHEL, RAIGUEL & Co.,

IMPORTERS s. WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Foreign q Domestic Dry Goods,
No. l2S and l30 NJ Sd ST., abore Hest Side.
TTEEP at all seasons complete assortment of FOR
n EIGN & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS on hand, a.
daped to the trade of all sections Of the country, aud
adequate TO any deeand that may be made upon them
They ite the ateation Of Southern dealers. and
neeal tae Merchants of the Valley of Virginia 10 an
examination Of their Stock satisfied that they will ind
il 70 their interest to deal with them
December 10, 1919.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
WRIGHT & KING.
Clothing Rooms, No. l]F, Market ST. above lth,
PHILADELPHIA.

yXTHERE at all times can be found complete and
w extensive assortment of
Ready-M Made Clothing.
They specially invite the Merchants Of the valley
of Virginia TO give them call promising TO furnish the
ia their tte upon scn Terms as mus conf
mand and secure their patronage. They manufacture
CLOTHING 10 order the shortest notice. and Will
be happy respond all suitable calls from the coun-
try to that effect
December l9, 1919.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23

o. Guano was first brought TO the United Sistes
BY Colnmodore Thomas Ap. Cptesby Jones, sif'
ginian and an officer Of the navy about twenty-five
wears since. He (and not those who now claim ii)
il entitled to the credit Of introducing the article.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
wM. p, WELsTACH,

NO. 2Sa North Third Street, Philadelphia,
Wholesale Importer, Manufacturer and Dealer in
Saddlers Hardware, Carriage and Harness Fur
niture, Saddle and Carriage Trimmings, &c,
HEEPS constantly hand. rich and extensive as.
IN sortment OF SADDLERY HARDWARE, and
through the medium of their home journal, invites
the Merchants Of the Valley Of Virginia TO call and see
him before purchasing elsewhere He offers his Goods
at such prices will not fail TO please his customers
Remember his place of business is No. % l-2 North
Third Street, Philadelphia.
December l9, lSi9.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
PRINTS ONLY.
LEE e. REV 5 L L r (,

n OtuaT SIlVVtf W" N0IN
Print Wayeho,se-estabHshed IN l643. for the sale
Of Printed CaEcoes enchtsirehr-dt lolo prices.
r EE & BREWSTER cOnfne their attention exclu;
IL siyely 10 the purchase and sale ot American ana
Foreign Prints Their facilities enable them TO DC lne
largest purchasers the United States ana secures 10
over any other Houseand to which the attention OIL
Merchants is respectfully solicited
December 20, lS49.-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23

or,- The amount fguano sold in Richmond City
this season is stated to be eight hundred tOns---
nearly all of which was applied TO land seeded 10
wheat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
JAMES I'll. SKINNER,
NTBO8NlNT 4 An ltAWG

A1N1HOlSNlNG AE NA W9
STAUNrON, VIRGINIA.
E>RACTISES in the Superiorand Inferior Courts
II Of Augusta, the Superior Courts OF Rocking-
ham. Rykbridge, and Albemarle, and in the U. >.
District Court for Western Virginia.
OFFICE, next door to the Court House, In the
Brick Row.
May 2, 1919.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
caEsEBRoUGH, sTEARNS & co.
SILK GOODS.

81, .Ntssau St, Opposite Post Office, 1Ne'o York
Importers and JObbers OF French india German and
Italian Silk Goods Of every variety.
A LSO complete assortment OF British anu Ameri'
n ran Fancy Goods suited all sections of trade IN
the United States aud comprising the most Fashiona-
bic Styles TO be found in the New York Market
December 26, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-23
DR., Robert ". Robertson

HAVING located on Chrisitn's Creek: at the
IA residence of his brother tenders his profession
al services to the neghborhuod and the public gen
orally He may he found at home At all h0"rS OK
cspt when professionally engaged.
September 10, lS49.-6;n.