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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16

IMPORTANT IYoEHTIoN-We learn from let
ter in the Union, from Rufus Porter, Esq. geL-
tleman well versed in the arts and inventions, and
formerly editor OF the Scientific .american, thss
Henry NJ. Paine, ESQ.,, has discovered and pracii-
cally tested an almost expenseless mode of decom.
posing water and reducing it to the gaseous stale.
BY the simple operation Of very small machine,
without galvanic batteries, the consumption of
metals or acids, and only the application Of less
than l-300th part of one horsepower, Mr.. Paine
produces 200 cubic feet Of hydrogen gas, and 100
feet OF oxygen gas per hour This quantity ofibese
gasses, the actual cost Of which is less than one
cent, will furnish as much heat by combustion as
1900 feet Of the ordinary coal gas, and sufficient
to lsupply light equal TO three hundled common
lamps for ten hours or 10 warm an ordinary dwell
ling huuse twelve hours, including the requisite
heat for the kitchen or 10 supply the requisite heat
for one hours power of steam. The invention ii is
stated, has been tested by six months operations,
applied TO the lighting Of houses, and recently the
applicability of these gases to the warming of hUns-
es has also been tested with perfectly satisfactory
results. steam engine furnace and parlor stove,
both adapted to the burning of these gasses, have
been invented and measures taken for securing pat
ents therefor. The only actual expense Of warm
ing houses by this apparatus is that Of winding MP
a weight (lIke the winding up of cock) once
day; and the heat produced may be as easily grad
uaied and regulated as the flame Of a common gas
burner. No smuke whatever is produced, iul
very small quantity of steam, sufficient u supply
the requisite moisture to the atmosphere.
This discovery, j: is contended by Mr. Porter,
removes completely the only obstacles which have
hitherto existed TO erial navigaIion-the difficulty
Of procuring hydrogen gas, and carrying supply Of
fuel and he considers it matter If tolerabe GER
lanty that man will be seen swiftly and safiy soar
ing in various directions before the first of May
next. In IFS application 10 steam power, it will re-
duce the expense to the mere wear OF machInery'
greatly advance the establishment Of manufactures
OF every kind, reduce the expense ofravelling, &c
while its application 10 the every day affairs Of life
and business, will produce the most remarkable re-
suits creating new in the ar's and in civilizs
ton. Such are the antcipations Of the inveniyfs.
Daily .Nsrs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
JOHN MACINTOSH. WM. f. WHIT
MACINTOSH & WHITE,

Wholesale Ladies' Boot aud Shoe .NanydctwerS,
No. IS, South Fourth Street, Philadelphia.
MI s. w. are extensively engaged in the Manu-
wi facture of LADIES, MISSES, AND Chill
DREN'S BOOTS And SHOES in all their varie-
ties and keep always 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 Phiade
pha can they suit themselves better, either il
CARDS the quality Of their Goods or the terms upon
which they are prepared and determined TO sell them.
Call and see them their Old Stand No. Is, South
Fourth Street, Philadelphia.
December 10, l349.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
JAMES e. BROWN,

Wholesale and Retail Saddle and Trunk Maker,
No 30 South Fourth Street, between Market & Chest
nut Streets, Philadelphia.
JNHE attention of dealers aud others is invited TO his
j. assortment of Saddles, Brides, Saddlebags, Cob
lars, Whips, &c.-Also to his superior article of
TRUNKS, viz Sole Leather Trunks, Solid Leather
Steel Spring Trunks of light weight; Riyeted Iron
Frame Trunks, Lady's Dress Trunks, Bonnet Boxes,
Wood Trunks, ofdifferent qualities; Valices ofvar-
Gus style and prices; Velvet Tapestry and Brussels
Carpet Bags, Enamelled Leather Bags, Lady's Trav-
elling Bags Satchels, &c. &c, all Of which he offers
at low prices for Cash, approved paper. Orders
thankfully received, and promptly executed.
December i9, lS49 ON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
IIPPfNCoTT, TAYLOR & 90.
Celebrated Wholesale and Retail
Clothing Warehouses.

1.-THE largest assortment n, The United States,)
New Warehouse, Southwest corner of Fourth and
Market Streets.
Old Stand, 1913 and 200 Market Street, abous Sirth,
Philadelphia,
XXTHERE 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 them -
would therefore respectfully solicit the Merchants Of
the Valley of Virginia give them call on their next
trip to Philadelphia.
December l9, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
g., IT. TI1ANMISo

No. 8. South Fifth Street, Philadelphia,
Importer and Dealer, Wholesale e. Retail,
in Wines, Liquors and Segars.
CONSTANTLY on hand, large and well assorted
" stock, which is offered in any quantities on moder-
ate terms, comprising
Medera, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Sicily, Tenerf NAL
aga, Champagne, Caret, Hook, Sauterne and Barsac
Wines.
Old Pale and Dark Cognac Brandies; Jamaica and
St. Croix Rum Holland Gin Irish, Scotch and Monon-
gahca Whiskies; Wine Bitters, (of very superior
quality } London Brown Stout, and Scotch Ale; Lii
quors &c. and the finest brands Of choice Havana Sc
gars.
All orders promptly and carefully executed.
December 49, lS49-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
To Southern and western Merchants, 81

To Southern and western Merchants, &C.
Culver Ware-Forks-Table, Medium, Dessert,
- Tea, Oyster, and Pickle. Spoons-Table, Dessert,
Tea Gravy, Mustard aud Salt. Ladles--Soup, Oys-
ter, Sauce Sugar and Cream. Knives-Ice Cream,
Fish, Cake, Butter, Fruit, Dessert.
Tea Sets of various patterns, plain to richly chased
and ofevery variety OF form Odd pieces made to
match, and broken sets 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 5th and Cherry sts., Philadelphia.
December l9, ls49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
Hats, Caps, Ladies Rich FurS, Beaver BOnnets &
WILLIAM II. BEEBE .S co,

1873 CHEsSUr ST., PHILADELPHIA.
JTAVE on hand large and superior assortment OF
IL FINE GOODS, in the greatest variety in their
line OF trade, and offer them to Merchants and Dealers
gencraliy at fair and moderate prices. They especial
" solicit the attention Of the Merchants Of the Valley
Of Virginia TO their splendid Stock and trust that on
their visit to Philadelphia they will not fail TO give
them a call VIM. Fl. Gardner, late OF Richmond, Va,
is associated in the firm of w H. Beebe Co. and will
take great pleasure in waiting his Virginia friends
December 10, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
wM. z. wrLsTACK,

No. 2Sa NORTH Third Street, Philadelphia,
Wholesale Importer, Manufacturer and Dealer in
SaddlerS' Hardware, Carriage and Harness Fur
Hiture, Saddle and Carriage Trimmings, &c,
TEEPS constantly on hand. rich and extensive as
n 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. 2S l-2 North
Third Street. Philadelphia.
December l9, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
STAUN TON SPECTATOR.
IT F. r NJ s .

~ se"SPECTAT0R"is publishcdoneea toeek'
a. Too Dollars year, if paid in advGncs, on itco
tion ofthe year No subscription tolbs discontinued
OUT at the option ohe Edto,s until aliarrearGseS ere
paid. ,.,..,
ry- Al Communications to the Editor s6y mGiimast
Ia post. pa,d, or theu toillnot be attended to-
No. ADVER TISEuENTS Of thirteen lines Cor
inserted three times for dollar, and centy-
Sue cents for eGch Larger al,
1ersements in Me same proportion. AliberGtdtsco"nt
made TO duertisersby the year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16

POETRY.
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
TO BETSY BELL.

Now Betsy Bell, why should you swell
w ith such toarerirg air?
Why thus look down, on all the town,
And frown upon the fair?
IT'S true, you're tall, but that's not all
You're ugly, big and bold;
You're bald and bare, and some cen dare
To whisper you are old.
Grizzly old Maid. you're much decayed,
(My pencil shall not fiatter,)
And one may guess, your style OF dress
Can never mend the matter
Your taste prefers, cap and spurs
To all the forms of fashion,
And you must own a heart of stone,
lnsensible topassion.
But, dear Miss Bell, the Muse shall tell
Your virgin boast and pride
How minds that roam find health and home,
And welcome by your side.
Reaso, bcguiled, like a lost child,
BY Fancy's false pretenccs,
Upon your lap just takes a nap,
And wakes up IN her senses.
The deaf and blind have found you kind,
The dumb, too, speak your praisesj
The tceather- ,Dise neglect the skies
To watch your varying phases.
All, all, speak we'll Of sou, Miss Bell;
Nature her favor shows,
Washing your face with earliest graee
And spanning thee with bo,Ds.
Now, Betsy, sure you'll frown 60 more,
Since lovers are not few:
At least you'll smile at morn while,
When Sol begins to WOO.
And Day grown old, with tints Of gold,
Perhaps may light thy face;
And silvcry Night may crown thy height
With "ornaments oil grace"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
WRIGHT & KING.
Clothing Rooms, No. l36, Market ST. above 4th,
phiIadelpbja


Philadelphia.
VNTHERE at all times can be found q complete and
wv extensive assortment of
Ready-Made Clothing.
They specially invite the Merchants of the Valley
of Virginia give them CALL promising TO furnish the
best articles in their line upon such terms as must COM
mand and secure their patronage. They manufacture
CLOTHING to order upon the shortest notice, and will
be happy TO respond to all suitable calls from the coun-
try to that effect.
December 10, 1919.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16

WHisxE as-Mrs Swisshelm, edtress Of the
Pi,tsburg Sunday Visitor, says: ga smoothly.
shaved Of beardless man meets Our idea ofmanhood
about as well as square shouldered shingle-shap
ed woman meets our notions Of womanhood." LIE,
grow the whiskers now, ye lords of creation here
is one lady at least, who does NOT "set her face a
gainst them"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16

DJ- The Gateshead Observer mentions having
seen, under glass shade the size Of lady's Thin
Bile, steam engine that might have served for a
cotton mill in Lilliput. The whole machinery,
fy-wheel included, stands upon two penny piece,
yet 50 exact is the workmanship, that when steam.
pipe is applied for their is no boiler, the engine is
Immediately set in motion, and works with admi-
rable precision
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
AENDERSON NJ. BElL,
ATTORNEY ar LAW,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA

sDRACTISES in the various Courts of Augusta,
Il Rockbrdge, Bath and Highland. Prompt at
seution will be given 10 all business entrusted 10
his care.
Office in the white building opposite the Court
House, next door to John n Hendren-where he
NAV always be found during business hours, except
when professionally absent.
MAY 2, l649.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16

eo- Umbrellas made 10 sell do not answer the
purpose in such weather as we have had lately
When tlown wrong side out, the sticks will snap
asunder and the umbrella is henceforth as useless,
as cast iron boots with hole in the toc But, such
umbrellas are great article TO lend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
ERASMUS D. woLFs. JESSE E. PEVr
Wolfe Il PeytOR,

Wholesale Dealers in Foreign & Domestic Dry Goods,
No. SO, MARKET STREET, PHILADELpHIA.
WE would respectfully call the attention Of South
w ern 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 special invitation to
the Merchants of Virginia pay visit at our house,
No. SO Market St, Philadelphia.
Dec. I9 lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
Phila. Dry Goods Emporium
ECHEL, RAIGUEL & Co.,

IMPORTERS s. WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Foreign 81 Domestic Dry Goods,
No. I29 and l30 NJ Sd ST., above Vest Side.
JTEEP at all seasons complete assortment of FOR
N EIGN s. DOMESTIC DRY GOODS on hand, a
dapted to the trade Of all sections OF the country and
adequate to any demand that may be made upon them
They invite the attention of Southern dealers and es-
oecay the Merchants of the Valley Of Virginia to an
examination of their Stock satisfied that they will find
it to their interest TO deal with them.
December l9, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
PRINTS ONLY.
LEE & REV S TIE r {,

Print Warehouses; established in lS43, for the sale
of Printed Calicoes srchGsiveiy-at to'c prices.
L EE & BREWSTER consne their attention exclu,
IA sively 10 the purchase and sale Of Amercan and an
Foreign Prints Their facilities enable them 10 oe he
sraesI purchasers in the United States and secures 10
their establishment advantages in assortment aud P'ceS
over any other House,-and to which the attention OIL
Merchants is respectfully solicited.
December 26, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16

8 0o~ A horse has been lately exhibited at Eaton,
above 90 hands high; it is half bred, and srec,.
men Of the most perfect symmetry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
JAMES III. SKINNER
AIEIEOlNlAY An ILAW9
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.

nRACTISES in the Superiorand inferior Courts
Il OF Augusta, the Superior Courts Of Rocking
ham, Rockbridge, and Albemarle, and in the U. 5
District Court for Western Virginia.
OFFICE, next door to the Court Hoese, IN the
Brick Row.
Nav 3, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
CONGRESS HALL.

10 SETBDIWAN1Fo
No. e3 CHEsNUr ST., & 81 SOUTH THIRD ST.,
PHILADELPHIA.
Dec. 10, ls49.-6m.
WYNN. 6. STERRETr, on the corner opposite
w the Post Office, has jus. received superior
article of Tea, for sale low.
December 20, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
Dr. Robert VI. Robertson

FFAVING located on Christians Creek, at the
residence of his brother, tenders his profession
al services to the ueghborhOod and the public gen.
orally. He may be found at home at all hours eX'
cept when professionally engaged.
September l9, iS49.-6a.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
cHEsEBRoUaH, sTEARNS & 60.
SILK GOODS.

81, .Nassau ST., Opposite Post Office, .Ns'0 York.
Importers and Jobbers of French India, German and
Italian Silk Goods Of every variety.
A LSO complete assortment OF British and Ameri-
"A can Fancy Goods suited to all sections of trade in
the United States and comprising the most Fashiona-
ole Styles to be found in the New York Market.
December 20, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
CLARK & WEST,

IMPORTERS OF, AND JoBBERs IN
sI,OTEIs. CASSIDIERES, VESTINGS AND TAX
LORS' TRIMMINGS,
15S, BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
TI>HE Merchants Of Virginia particularly invited
Il tocan ana examine their stock.
December %, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
BOLEV.4R CRRESTEA ",
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

STA UNION, VA,
SETILL attend the Courts of Augusta and the adjacent
w Counties.
Staunton, Nov. Ii, lS4e.-tE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-16
NEW BOOKS.
NOTICE.

HAVING sold out my stock of goods shall feel
II greatly obliged if all who have open accounts
would call and close them up by note.
]. B. BRECKENRIDGE.
Stsuntou, Oct. 81, ls49.-tf.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-17
From the Monroe (.Miss. Democrat.

We suppose that every measure embraced il
| the late compromise bill before the Senate ha
passed through the House in some form or other
Telegraphic reports give out, and from the con
fdent staggering of Northern Wing papers, W.
expected the South would be bued and beaten
down. 1t is strange, however, that Southern Jour
nails should applaud-strange, we say, when it is
remembered that Northern free-sosm in the con-
test has triumphed in each separate measure over
the honor, interest, and rights of the South
We make a statement, and challenge denial OF
it; we say that every demand made by the North
ern men upon their Southern allies, the submits
sionists, has been responded to. The admission
Of California and the kindred measures are but
another successful step toward fixing the South
in position Of utter servity to Northern demand
and aggression. With strong, and as it is to be
feared, growing party favorable to Northern ag-
gresson, in our very midst, the Northern poti-
clans shape their measures to meet the emergency
and gain their ends. Each step is new aggres-
sion and each aggression is signal for a new
concession. Each demand fnds some among us
ready to hail, advocate, and defend it. This, as is
natural, makes Northern aggression more bold, con-
fdent, and impudent. The policy of the submits
sion press absolutely invites aggression. Theyshow
the North that there among us councillors for
submission, and this is giving to the heads Of the
aggression double power to cripple and eventu-
ally to crush us. Where and at what point short
Of actual abolition this spirit Of submission will
cease in its work of servility, is question time
alone will explain.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-17
From the Columbus (Ga.) Times.

Mrss1ssrpPI-The gallant Governor John A.
Qutman, of Mississippi, has issued his proclama-
ton converting the Legislature of that State on
the 18th of November, to devise measures of
redress of the grievous wrongs of Congress on
her people. We copy the proclamation. Mis-
sissippi does not intend to wait for Georgia.
Her courageous Executive is ready to share his
part of the responsibility, and her Government
and her People will march pari passu with
Georgia up to the line of stern resistance. This
movement of Gen. Quitman will carry joy to
every Southern heart. Thousands upon thou
sands are chatting under the degradation to which
an Abolition Congress has subjected them, and
are eager to sgnaze their deadly hostility to OPP
PRESTON and scorn for those who advise the
South to lie down under it and wait until the
last nail is driven into the coffin Of the South.
We earnestly hope that Gov. Collier, of Ala
bama, will follow suit. We know that that State
is ready for action. Florida too is animated by
the same spirit Let Mississippi Alabama,
Georgia, Florida and South Carolina unite, and
the result of any conflict into which they shall
enter together will not be for moment doubt
full. Nor will they be alone. Arkansas is as
FESTIVE under the iron heel as any of her sisters,
and will join in the Southern hosts whose war
cry will be, "restore to US the Constitution as it
was, or we strike for Independence"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-17
From the Eicksb,trg lyNiss. Sentinel.

We learn that the Governor will convene the
Legislature at an early day. to consider the action
of Congress embraced in the bills passed relative
to California, the territories, and the slave trade in
the District of Columbia. For our part, in view
of the resolutions adopted with such unanimity at
the last session, we do not see how the Executive
can avoid doing so. A vast ma orty of the people
of Mississippi feel and know that our rights have
been most wantonly violated-that all has been
yielded which the Free-soilers demanded-and
that the time has come when we are to decide on
submission or resistance. The equilibrium Of the
Government has been destroyed, and it is from
hence forward in the hands of the Free-soiers and
Abolitionists. Their influence will grow daily
stronger and predominating, ours weaker. AS
well might we expect the ravenons wolf who has
Tapped the warm blood of its victim to reent when
hunger returned, from Il remembrance Of the last
repast, as to suppose that the fanatica hordes at
the North will be content at the concessions now
made, or that continued concessions will induce
them to respect our rights. He is traitor to the
South who persuades her that peace is to be pur-
chased by any such means. A few years hence,
we will be combating propositions to abolish the
two-ffths representation, and few years later,
movements to fix period to slavery by act of the
General Government. Our adversaries will then
be vastly stronger and we weaker than now. A
manly and spirited people should meet such ag-
gressons at the Threshold, and insist upon equal
ity in the Union, or independence out of it.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-17
From the Vicksburg (.NIiss.) Sentinel.

The few who were contending for the Constitu-
ton a short time since, and opposing the division
declaring their love for the Union, and urging that
it is better to acquesce in the course of Congress
than to attempt secession. These very men in the
South are responsible for the enactment Of the
Wimot Provso in the territories, and were at the
time Of declaring so much respect for the Consti-
tuition, aware that the Abolition Provso would be
applied to the territories unless the South as a unit
demanded the division by $500. And we venture
to say, that they have such an over quantity OF
love for the Union, that should Congress abolish
slavery in the States, or any where else, these
very men would do as old Richie has done, asser,
that it would be better to acquiesce than hazard
the permanency Of the Union. So it is seen, that
we have party Of men here in the South, who
contend that the permanency of the Union is para
mount to every thing else. Thus we see, the
doctrine Of State rights and State sovereignty cas-
under foot, and the consequence will be, our Gov
erment will Ultimately run into that Of consolida
ton and monarchy