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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22
AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC.
THE GREAT STAPLE OF THE SOUTH.
ruE Operatives OF earAr BRlrAN.

The importance of cotton to Great Britain can
scarcely be oyer-esmated. A failure OF the crop, in
this country, would prove fearful calamity to ibon-
sands and tens of thousands Of human beings on the
other side of the Atlantic. No two countries on fhe
face of the globe have so deep an interest ~ each
other, or are so thoroughly bound together in COM
mercal or business point Of view. lew iacts will
render this quite apparent. In Lancashire, no less
than f,co millions of souls are dependent, directly
| indirectly, upon the cotton trade and manufacture.
| In Yorkshire, one million four hundred thousand
In Lanarkshire, yfue hundred thousand or about
four millions OF souls in the three districts! Inc
reader will a: once perceive the immense lnHuence
which cotton may be said TO exercise upon the des-
TIMES of large portion OF the human iamhy. no
failure of the potato crop fearful disaster for Ire
land, as has recently been illustrated But potatoes
are grown IN various parts of the earth and many ar
.cIes can be used with advantage as substitute
The failure of the wheat crop in England is also
serious disaster; but wheat again is grown in abun-
dance in all regions of temperate latitude, and thus
The deficiency in Great Britain is speedily supplied.
II is not so with cotton. There is no. known sub
sute, while the great bulk of this staple that is man
ufactured by the millions of operatives TO whom we
have lust alluded, is the product otthe Southern
States of this Union We have already seen thatthe
rapid increase of consumption compared with the
production, has had tendency to advance the rates
to an enormous extent IL this increase should con-
tnue, and if in some future year the should fail
wholly or to very serious extent the effect upon
the manufacturing districts Of Great Britain wouldbs
truly distressing Under these circumstances, We
cannot wonder at the efforts of the statesmen and
philanthropiss Of England to discover some new cot
on-growing region, some region that might be re-
sorted 10, in the event of difficulty with this country
or the failure of our CROP correspondent OF the
Washington Union, slluding to hisimporant subject
holds the annexed language:
@This state of affairs has become perilous. The
increase of capital and the improvements in mach,n
cry have brought England to position in which she
can work up more cotton than is grown, ahl Pro-
duce more cloth than is wanted. The muisipllca-
ton of manufactures in the United States and IN E-
rope is constantly narrowing her markets and while
her ability to manufacture is greater than ever, there
is less demand for her services IN this position the
supply of cotton threatens be less than is actually
required by all countries, leaving England but small
of what she requires TO maintain her home
trade"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22
A ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.

IN New Y ork, in 1896, my store was in Maiden
Lane, within three doors Of the store ofJohn Mowat
an extensive dealer in shoes. His foreman was John
Purser who sat behind the counter stitching shoes
and waiting on customers as they stepped in, One
day corpse was found in the dock, at the foot OF
the street. The Coroner took the jurymen from the
neghborhood, and among them Jno. Mowatt and his
foreman, John Pulsue The corpse lay on a table in
the centre of the room. Some of the jurymen re-
marked that as soon as John Pulsue looked on the
corpse he started turned pale and looked as going
to faint. He rallied, however, but his subsequent
movements occasioned some curious remarks. The
Jury having rendered verdict of death by drowning
we're discharged. Mowatt turned TO look for his
| foreman, but behold he not there. We stepped
out of doors and saw him high up in the street, on
half run when he quickly turned corner. All sorts
of INQUIRIES were made, but nothing could be heard
of him. This with his turning pale at the first view OF
the corpse, occasioned some strange surmises among
the Jurors for many days afterwards. John Mowatt
was bachelor Of thirty-five, and Pulsue had seen
about thirty summers.
On certain day, about one month thereafter, a
lady in deep mourning stepped into Mowatl's store
and asked for pair of shoes. While John was try
ing how the shoes fitted the lady inquired, "Y ou had
a man in your store, John Pulsue by name-what
has become of himi sYes," says Mowatt "but
what has become of him would give good deal
10 learn" He then related the story above stated.
'Strange," replied the lady, "And you have mol
seen him since Yes you have seen him." replied
the lady. 81 certainly" said Mowa, "would not
contradict lady of your appearance; but have not
seen him to my knowledge" "Well then," says
she. 81 am John Pusue and that subject on whom
we held the jury was the corpse Of my husband =
My family name is Randall. was born in Phila-
dephia married against the wishes of my parents)
John Conner, sober, industrious man, BY trade a
shoemaker. We lived happily for two years. lie
took TO drinking reelected his business, once struck
me, while in liquor. We had no family, so resolv-
ed while we were stitching shoes together, to learn
his trade and leave him. made a passabe
shoe, when assumed the male attire, came to New
ork, and you gave me. work as journpyman. The
rest YOU know" John told the present narrator
some days AFTER that on hearing this he was dumb
| founded.
"Wel, madam" says John, ''what are your plans
for the future? :" Says she, 81 have not formed my
plan" "Well," says John, 81 liked you as jour
neyman, and when foreman, was pleased; sup
pose now we go in partnership for life" In forty
| eight hours thereafter they were married She was
fine looking woman, and might have passed for %
This perhaps, is The first instance on record of a
woman's sitting coroners juryman, on the corpse
of her husband. The above is simple tale OF truth
was witness TO all the acts.-Laurie Todd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22

more than any thing else then the best government TOR us
is that which affords the greatest number OF onces ano lne
most frequent chances for election II we live 10 Sec
ton of the State where land is productive but smut ou'
from Market and go in for our sectional agricultural In
eres exclusively then want constitution which VIII
give Us the power carry out our systems or internal I'M
nrovement at the expense of the whole State II we hold
the opinion that the Deity owns upon our country because
Of The institution Of Slavery and conscience mpes us
to eradicate this institution from the State at all hazards
ue will send delegates to our convention pledged to abolish
slavery in the State and if we 60 into convention holo
it to be our chief duty and highest privilege to carry out Inc
most democratic doctrines will abandon the OLD epuo
lie and establish pure democracy al once But H. on inc
contrary we desire only establish republic or the best
kind we will regard government not as means actively
to carry out our local. temporary and ever uctuatng poll
cy, but at the best as necessary evnecessay only to
enable men 10 live in society, and To enjoy in society their
life. liberty and property, undsturbed by the powerful the
violent and the unjust. live could do this, am sure we
would all be very glad to do without expensive thing
as the best Of human governments Hence you Will hnd
in the course of these essays that am strongly opposed 10
all active local legislation such collateral temporary sub
iects as for instance internal Improvements, which turns
the government into an expensive stock jobbng con-
cern Let us have men and States to progress in trade
wealth. science and morals, by their individual and joint
efors-by means of their private instituonsstimulated
BY their own interest," undsurbed by the government and
only aided by the in that peace order and JUS
tice preserved by its strong arm.
The government will have always enough to do to make
good laws for the peace and order of society TO administer
and to execute them faithfully while the people ought not
only to be satisfied but oevey happy such the
business of the republic be well DONE If our constitution
by its artificial checks and balances limits the powers OF
the several branches and officers, and confines them within
their appropriate spheres if the Executive and Legislative
officers are returned frequently to the people, and the peo
ple take care to elect who capabe honest and
faithful to the Constitution without too much regard to
temporary issues and without being deceived by false is
there good code of municipal law, and judges
capable and pure in the administration of those awswe
have in state Of peace all the elements of perfect political
prosperity and every of innocent enjoyment and pros
perty which can be desired by good citizen.
STEELE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22

ts ADVANCE OF HIS coMpETiroRs.---A letter "o'i
Holt county Missouri, says
The emigants rolling on BY hundreds '0wa'0S osl-
orna, from every quarter of the world each STRIVING 70 Dc
foremost in the race All modes of travelling are adopted.
Yesterday we saw sturdy Scotchman pushing hundred
mounds Of baggage ahead on something which had the ap
peaance Of wheel barrow and indeed ne passed up 'e
hills with rapid s,rdes far OutsrpPing the OK and mule
teams 1t was perhaps, two o'clock when he passed mere
and he said he had left ST. Joseph that morning distance
Of twenty miles well laid on and two '0r '"e
teams, in the present state Of the roads,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22

FEMALE DocroRs.-The Legislature, we see 1t
stated, has chartered college for the medical edu-
cation of females in Philadelphia, which is to be
opened next October This is probably the first col
lege of the kind that has ever been organized. ElIz-
abeth Blackwell, NJ D., is talked of for the Chair oil
Surgery. If anything could make surgical opera
ton pleasant TO ones feelings, il would be when
performed by one of that sex who, since the fonnda'
ton of the world, has been accustomed to probing
the heart and feelings of men so sensibly and pleas
Philadelphia Ledger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22
POETRY Y.
A AVERY GRAVE HExoRTATIoN TO A BACHELOR
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

~ GRAVE HExORTATION TO A BACHELo
believe you isn't married, Joe;
You doesn't know the sweets
Yich waits upon that happy stare
Ven man and woman meets
The bosom's warm emotions, Joe
The drops within the eyes;
The nice vash'd things, the darn'd stockings
And all them tender ties.
You don't know vat it is, Joe,
Vile lying in your bed
To gaze on careful Yoman's form,
Vile the breakfast thingsis spread
Ven you don't want to get up Joe;
The kiyer feels so nice;
And she says, "haye another cup,
And this here t'other slice"
Vile the fire is burning bright, Joe,
And all upon the chair,
Your linen, and your drawers, Joc'
Is hanging up to air
axes every heart, Joe,
Vat is not made Of steel.
Ifthey can look upon that fire,
And not warming feel.
Oh! very few, indeed, Joe'
Knows ven taey're truly happy;
Ven the baby is fetched in, Joe,
"To kiss its lazy pappy."
''You little teney, peney thing
Its mammy-tum and eat her;
You blessed babe ;-it was so thweef
1t tould'nt be no thweeter."
''You dod, blessed angel you
tpulls its pappy's hair
Take fingers out ofpaPPy's cup
Don't cry then, thweetest-there--
Oh, fie to spill all Pappy's tea
You naughty, ducky, dandy,
You owney, doney, roguey, posuey'
Thw eet as thugar candy"
All, Joe there are some moments ven
The sternest hearts viii culver;
Just let that baby spill your tea,
Vile you're beneath the kiver
Vun little hand within your hair,
The t'other in your cup;
Don't Wonder if we then should feel
Aswe could "eat 'em up" w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22

FIoME.-Home is genuine Saxon word; word
kindred to Saxon speech.bu with an import common
to the race Of man. Perhaps there is no other word
in the language that clusters within so many and so
stirring meanings, that calls into play, and powerful
" exci,es, so many faculties of our being. "Home,"
say but the word, and the child that was your
merry guest begins 10 weep. "llome,"-pay but
its tunes and the bearded soldier, that blanched not
in the breach, droops, sickens and dies "Home'-
murmer but its name, and memories start around it
ha: put fire in the brain, and affections that almost
suhocate or break the heart, and pictures that be-
wilder fancy with scenes in which JOY aud sorrow
wreste with derious strife for possessions of the
spirit "Home,"-what does it not stand for, OF
strongest OF most moving associations for child,
hoods grief and gadness, for youths sports, and
hopes, and suerings, and passions, and sin-or all
that frightened or dimmed the eyes-for all that
convulsed or tranquiized the breast-for fathers
embrace, or for his death bed-for mothers KISS,
or for her grave-for sisters love, or brothers.
rriendshp-for peace in the light of life, or fear In
the shadow Of perdition.-Reu. Henry Giles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22

TIGHr LAcING-An inquest was held, day OF
two since, at the Lunatc Asylum in Boston, on the
body of lady; and the verdict returned, was 'dled
of general debility, supervening on tight Iacng and
insanity" Her figure was what is called genleel
and her vanity on this point led her to tight laclng
which was, in part the cause of her death Her IN
sanity was of harmless character, and she was ca
sily managed, if permitted to make and wear head
dresses of an extraordinary height. While wearing
one OF these towering ornaments she considered her
self the queen of the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22

QUITE PopULAR.--Some of the New ork
dancing masters have introduced new cotllllon,
"Kssing Coslillion." the peculiar feature of which
is you Kiss the lady as you swing the corners. All
the beaux like il, ard so do the bellies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22

To Boil PoTAToEs-Score the skin OF the potato
with knife lengthwise and across quite around and
then boil the potato in plenty of water and salt, with
the skin on. The skin readily cracks when it is
scored and lets out the moisture, which otherwise
renders the potato soapy and wet. The improve
ment Of the poor pota.o.by this psshod of boiling
them is very great eN '.ss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22

O. The whole culinary sppsratus Of the Assyrlaa
Kings, has been discovered BY Mr.. LAyerd, NimreA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22

EvpsuM AFTER MANURE. Whether plaster should
he mixed with guano or not is moot point among
farmers.
The opinion Of the majority is perhaps adverse
to the mixture. In combining them large amount
of carbonate of ammonia is transformed into sulpaats
which is not so ready and quick to yield up opants
that soul of vegetable creation, viz ammonia. Tbs
carbonate as contained in pure guano will bear the
deep poogng at SO .hSnsss sh, il many 70.
;ur = 6xed salt, will, when deeply inhumed and dis
solved by rains, continue its downward course, Or IN
the parance offarmers, sink; whereas, the unmixed
volatile salt ascends from the bottom OF the deepest
practicable furrow
The question then Of mixing this paragon Of ma
uures with plaster Of Paris must have, in the minds
of intelligent cultivators, an important connection
with the intended depth of ploughing and deposit Of
the article.
" One thing may be considered as fixed beyond con-
,roversy, viz: that where guano or any putrsscs"t
manure has been used either as a top-dressing or
covered by plough or harrow. plentiful applications
of gypsum should tollOO.-Gor. Of the $. Planter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-22

The AxE-The other day was holding man
BY the hand as firm in its outward texture as leather
and his sunburnt face as nAexibe as parchment; ne
was pouring forth trade of contempt on those Peo-
nle who complain that they can find nothing to do,
as an excuse for becoming idle oafers.
Said !, "Jef, what do you work ati You look
hearty and happy, what are you at |" "Why," said
he, 8" bought me an axe three years ago. that cost
me two dollars thai was all the money lhad, went
to choppiug wood by the cord, have done nothing
else and have earned more than six hundred dol
lars. have drank no grog, paid no doctor, and have
bought me little farm in the Hooser State, and shall
be married next week to girl that has earned two
hundred dollars since she eighteen. My old
axe shall keep in the drawer, and buy me new one
to cut my wood with" :.
After left him thought to myself "tha' axe"
and ano prog.n They are two things to make man
in this world How small capital! That axe -
And then farm, and wife! the best OF all =
Weekly Messenger
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-07-10
FOR THE AFFLICTED.
Banning's Patent ROdv Brace

THIS celebrated PATENT LACE, or BODY BRACE, is
an efficient relief to persons laborng under the follow
ing ana other analogous maladies and symptoms Asthma.
Consumption, and other diseases of the Iungs-Spna Cur
VaIures-Bronchits and other affections of the ThroaLoss
0 Nolcep Diseases Scrotuous Swellmgs Distortions,
rheumatism, Neuralgia, Headache Want OF Sleep Palpa.
t!on OF the Heart Disodeed Circulation the Blood Kid.
ey AIectons numbness and GOODNESS of the Extremes
Raii' alcuIt, or suspended MenstruaonPalsy Govt,
falg OF the W omb, LeuchOrhoe Whites Dropsy Piles,
Cohstlpahon, Whered and Decayed Limbs Weakness of
in the Back, &c &c ~ ~
following certificates viii show what is thought Of
~. bahnmgs Patent Lace, &c, viz:
IRON FfCt mon, and other Physicians of Nelc York.
me Undersigned have examined DIR. Bngs novel views
vi e eGnahca pathology ofmany affections of the vice.
ra, and believe them highly Interesting and worthy The ser
GUS attention Of the medical profession.
E@lenttne Mott MD. j. carney Rodgers,nfI1
rr d1sT Rd B. g gs;ah Nd .; NcLs9n, 5Gb
merry OF Wehersfeld Conn ' "
Thirteen years ago sustained loss of voice. which for
years was almost total Subsequently my voice was
continued weak and indstnct. One year ago Commenced
the use of Dr. Bannngs Brace and have fond yery
and decided advantage from it, increasing the ease Of speak
once or twice. almost every Sabbath should scarcely AT
tempt the service at all if had constant application
the principles OF Dr. Bannings Brace which from nv own
knowledge OF its certain utility in my case cheeriny re
Aug; 5, 1916. CALEB J. TENNEY.
chased the right of this iaramed Patent Lace or Body
Brace for the County of Worcester and are now ready 10
SELL and apply the instrument to patients either AT Their
MAIN STREET They will sell the right to make yend and
use the said Lace in few and few only of the towns Of
TINS County, on terms very advantageous to the purchasers
All the above mentioned diseases and many more of a
slmar nature the undersigned have, with their MAGNET
~, or EIECTROPA1HlC REMEDIES, treated very sue
cessiuy and will continue do so, either with or without
the application ard expense of the said Lace or Brace as
patients may prefer The Instrument light neat and
easily adjusted, and can be by gentleman or lady
without the least pain Inconvenience The public is in
ved to call and examine the article at their said Office
where all avors in their line will be thankfully received and
an explanations, to the said Laces and the Magnetic
remedies, gatuitousy given. References to many cases
cured and others now under their treatment in this region
given to any application j. C. KNAPP
Worcester, Feb 6, 1850. ar
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NASHUA HOTEL.
LINCOLN SQUARE, WORCE'


- n ME subscriber has taken the above named house
$50 / formerly known the Lincoln Square Hotel il
A has been thoroughly repaired and efted in every
spec enlarged by the addition of several large and
venen rooms and IS furnished throughout with entire New
Furniture equal to any house in this city.
The Nashua Hotel is delightfully."- situated for Summers
residence opposite the Worcester and Nashua Railroad Sta
Being in the immediate vicinity of the Court House it
offers advantages uymen and others doing business
with the Courts and public Offices
The subscriber that by giving strict attention his
duties to merit share of the public patronage.
1Attached the Hotels alarge and commodous Stable
for the accommodation of horses and carriages.
A. J, PUTNAM, Proprietor.
Worcester, April II, 1850. dwl6tf
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Electro Plating and Gliding.

-, DVUN FLATES Of vallous patterns.
E subscriber is now prepared Gid or Silver all kinds
Of Jewery, Watches, and any other article usually gall
yanzed lie also Keeps onhad Cup Batteries Of Copper for
gliding and sVerng and is prepared furnish different
kinds OF Batteries for Gliding and Medical USE with Books
OF instruction which families will find to be very useful
Also Porous Cells, Zine Cylinders and Plates, Platinum
Slips for Galyanc Batteries obstruction piyen on Tb
era terms, tI
He Is also manufacturing Of the and handsoneat
Door Plates and Numbers for houses that has offered
70 The public OF silver Plate ofderent patterns and Glass
Plates Of various kinds. wv
Or The subscriber continues do lob work In Copper
Tin Sheet Iron, and Lead; Copper Pumps Set Kettles Cop.
per Boilers timed se.
The above work done In workmanike manner for Cash
on dettUery ofkhe goods. VIM. LUCAS, Hf
June IL dtf rear 0(l3 Centrdi-st, WOyccSfer.