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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-09

WAR STEAMERS For THE SPANISH
Govern MrNr MesSrs. MauIdslay. Suns
& Field have contracted to make four
pair Of engines of 400 horse power each
pair, for the Spanish government, at an
estimated cost nf se200 900 for he whole,
Messrs. John Penn 4 Son have also cor.
Illacted to make two pair OF engines, of
$50 horse power each pair, and Messrs.
Miller. Raveuhill Il Co., two pair of en-
gihes of $50 horse power each, for the
same government Messrs. Wieram are
building a war steamer. and Mr. Green
aud Blackwell, anu,her OF the same
class, 10 he fitted with their engines
/ in this country. The other steamers for
the 500 hmse power engines are IN their
stocks in Spain, and be soon ready
for their reception. The government Of
Spain are at the present time. greatly in
crsasing the royal navy Of that country
-Phila. Ledger.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-09

THE ADvALoREM SYSTEM Paul Tri.
con. an extensive hat dealer at New Or.
leans, has been arrested on a charge OF
passing goods through the Custom House
under false invoices. in three distinct Of
fences, He was held To bail in the sum
of$l5, 900.
JENNY LIND is reported as having left
Compenhagen for Lubbock nn the 29th oi
June. leaving in the hands of the pres
deut OF the temperance society 1000 rix
dollars, to be distributed among converts
from ihtemperanCe.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-09

The SLAVERY QUEsTIoH-Ike Defeat Of the
Compromise The Condition of A6airs.--The
defeat of the compromise or omnibus bill, has Civ
en- rise to some hard words crimicatiuns and re-
examinations. and threats Of disuiion in the Sen
ate When we See the spectre of desolatoa
assuming more tangible shape, aud holding tue
sword of destruction over this great Uuon We
shall probably place more reliance upon the pro.
phetic declarations of excited Senators aud cun.
cude that the Uniun really is IN some dangsr un.
iii then we shall still haye implicit confidence in
the good sense anu practical wisdom of the Amer.
ivnn people and believe that they will put down
every attempt to destroy tile uni0n Of the States.
Men, disappointed in having eonle private scheme
adopted, are very apt to become excited and luok
at things. ''Gs through glass, darkly" S, far Us
Texas is concerned the Union hardly owes her
that consideration which even South Cnrulina a
patriot State in o,hsrtlnys could ob,aiu Ilnm the
| Government, and when we know that other eZ.
trems Southern States are not united in lleir de.
cla;utious ufdisuuian, we mny conclude there s
very l;tllr danger from that quarter; So fur rs
the fdn'iits If tho North are concerned. they are
hardly worth passing notice.
Tue reiggrapbic reports Of Iasl weeks proceed
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c,r.d.,,hlo ey,i,,mcnt If lpr.r.,y,iie,s a,e f.,
be lsli,.y,.j lind III. ,,l,n uIour late President
,ybosr i,ss i.uo,v 81, s.v.r.Iy Ct been support.
.Js.i, shorid E,ye bc,,, Ev ile fi.l,ls of the
u,.io,. ,be l,,icn,ty wunld have been settled
some tine .iLce. mud members Of Congress wouId
p,oLa..l, have been a, h.ine receiving he con-
sro,nlulais Of ihrir constituents Tor their wisdom
and spi,il ofE,rLcan,nrt and moderation. As /, is,
we nrc about " bee We were When the comUit-
tee of lhitrcn wrle avpoinlrd We have DO
criujnuions to make Sage Scnatols lhouyht
,hry sayy a difference between the two plans OF
adjustment When there ren'ly existed none OF any
couseoucn,e q. uud lie r, suit has been tint ii AT.
temmius to do oo much at once, they nll To du
anything
During the excitement rcSdl,iig from this mn.
expected defeat several u,tempts We're made IN
put Ia mIln sons niher plail Of adjustment
! l,ut ,yilluut .tuch ,ttrggsu Tu.lay il ia uryll.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-09

CAuUnr AT LAST BY telegraghic de.
spatch from Z4nesville, we learn that Mr.
Young. who was convicted nf horse steal
ing at the last term ofour Court and who
broke Jail before sentence was pronounc
ed, has been arrested.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-08-09
Tbs Gantuster @a3rtte.

REuUupION OF TERMS.
eaNerths terms Of the Gazette will be as
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29
IcrpEncs.-The following vivid and truthf

IcEBERos.-The following vivid and truthful
description was given by sailor in the service the
Hudson's Bay Company. In Hudson's straits we
savior they were counled-thirty-fv icebergs in
an evening" when we were outward bound; there were
more counted homeward bound. The first saw was
about 200 feet high the ships mast head might be
100 feet high. have sometimes seen them toppe
over the top parts are melted by the sum- and run
down as they lhaw in channels, and so the iceberg
capszes. The first saw like the tower of London
moving OH the water, only the real Tower here was
fool TO il in size. have seen icebergs remen-
dous size, and looking as if one church seeple was
piled upon another. A high iceberg looks as II II
carries clouds on its top and in going along in a
dark night it makes clear atmosphere about it
mile or mile and half of, it shows like white
mountain of light The grea! care is to avoid ice
bergs; for small pieces OF ice don't care if we run
against them. have known an iceberg 200 fathoms
1900 eet) under the water, and the computation is
that i, is one-third above the water. In the sunlight
you can see an iceberg twenty miles sa, gering
just the same as you see windows lighted up here
bv the sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

MErALs-Moses took the golden calf and made
the Israe,es drink it. If Moses made the gold be-
come quid-and the reading would indicate that
he did-it is more than chemistry can accomplish at
the present day, without heating the metal, and in
that state it could not be drunk.
The obelisks al Rome are composed OF solid pieces
OF stone 90 feet high, as hard as metal. The French
put one of these in front of Louis Phlppes palace
and engraved few words upon its surface 1t took
six ses of the hardest and best tools that could be
procured, and three weeks constant labor to accom-
plish this; while the ancient obelIsks are covered
with inscriptions and characters, made upon them
before the use of iron was known. Their tools were
probably made of copper, hardened by process un-
known to us; and the engravings and characters on
those ancient obel;sks are yet fresh. The edges oil
the raised characters not even worn by the wealth
err; but are so fine and sharp that they will cut per-
sons finger by passing it over them.
In Egypt, travellers have seen and secured bronzed
knives which were perfectly elastic. The old Hin
doc sabres will cut three or four times better thar
the English sabres. The Arabs brought into Eng
land sabres which were worth, and for which they
received, their weight in gold. Composed OF suPe
rior metals, and receiving the finest fnish swords
manufactured in the East have been made to spill
asunder fine silken handkerchief while floating in
the air.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

A MELANCHOLY END.--In such world as this, no
Young man anywhere safe 10 his virtue and salvation
who is not impressed with the fear of Cod and whose SET
tied habits are not those of watchfness and prayer, and
faith in Christ least of all is he safe in such place
California Let the following, which we find in late
letter from that country be warning 10 young going
hithe as well as Indictment to prayer generally for all the
Califonians.
"a most melancholy instance of the weakness of some
young men, when the restraints and support of friends
removed occurred last evening. weldressed young
man was seen very drunk lying on the ground; and a
couple of boys we have with took him to shelter IND
medical aid was rendered him but he died and was buried
No one knew him. He had an Of gold in his pock
ct, note book and Bible. To-day he was recognized
by these relics, as young from Binghamon N. Y.
the pride of the village, noble, generous, and gifted He
drank gambled his money away and drank deeper drown
his trouble The friends who had claimed his effects as
his administrators showed his bible here tonight 1t was
mnion edition, with gilt edge and iucks. In one place
was beautiful card, on which written, 'Remenbe'
uour friend and - In another card, worked with
worsed. and mounted with silk rbbon such as we see
in ladies' books as ornaments-he motto was, II sister,
prayers go ,cih yo 1t affected me TO tears What Car
be expected of such young men, whom there too many
there but intemperance and suicide? Ifyou have friend
who is anxious TO come to California and he is not mar
Of stern virtue, he had better stay at home."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

BARN CELLARs.-A good cellar under barn Is
important on many accounts. We now name one
advantage which is not often alluded to-the room
obtained is the very cheapest that the farmer can pro-
cure. Cellars are costly in ces-blt farmer who
is about building barn has all the materials Tor
cellar on his own farm, and usually near the spot
where the barn is TO stand.
Now his common farm laborers can do the prlncl-
pal work on the cellar, and at odd jobs when busl-
ness is not pressing Not much skill is required 10
Law cellar wall-one master workman for few
days will be the whole outlay for acellar 80 feet by
4O This cellar needs no distinct roof-it is well
covered by the barn over it. How can any farmer
obtain so much valuable room al so little cost!
If he would not have his cows or his hay a single
foot below the ss of his barn, he may have lils
hogs there, or his carts and wagons. 1t would pay
cost to have a cellar for these if nothing else.
But how is farmer to keep quantity of loan
through the winter, to throw under his cows wher
occasion requires, in order to keep the place where
lbey stand clean and wholesome He can keep j
nowhere but in cellar. The same may be said o
his roots intended for stock.-JMass. Ploughman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

EXPANDING THE CHEsT.-Those in easy circum-
stances, or who pursue sedentary employments with
in doors, generally their lungs but little, breathe
but little air into the chest, and thus, independently
opposition, contract wrechedly narrow small chest,
and lay the foundation for the loss Of health and
beauty. All this can be perfectly obviated by little
attention to the manner of breathing. Recollect the
lungs are like bladder in their structure, and can be
stretched open to double their ordinary size with per-
feet safety, giving noble chest and perfect mmunl-
ty from consumption. The agent, and only agen! re-
quired, is the common air we breathe, supposing,
however, that no obstacle exists external 10 the Chest
such as tying it around with stays, or tight cresses
or having shoulders lie upon it. On rising from the
bed in the morning, place yourself in an erect pos
re, with your chest thrown back and shoulders en-
tirey off the Chest now inhae or suck in all the
air YOU can so as to fill the chest to the very bottom
of it, so that no more air can be got in; now hold
your breath and throw your arms of behind, hold
ing your breath as long as possible. Repeat these
long breaths as many times as you please. Done in
cold room is much better, because the air is much
denser, and will act much more powerfully in ex-
parding the chest. Exercising the chest in this man
ner, it will become very flexible and expansible, and
will enlarge the capacity and size of the lungs-Sci-
eniifc american.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29
POE TR Y
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
TO A BEREAvEp FATnER.

She is an angel now!
Weep not, dear friend, that ere the rust oil tune
Had gathered o'er thy bright and priceless GEM
A hand divine hath riven the casket ialr
And placed thy radiant jewel IN the Skies
To shine forever in = SavIourS crown
Dost thou catch
The spirit " hspcr of that gentle voice
NI.tbinks the air is stirred with yiewless plunle',
That culver round thee, while unto thine ear
There comes a strain like music heard IN dreams'
Or soft and low as Kolian Tyre;
And this the burden Of its melody
Dear Father do not weep
The ioy Of santed spirits now is mine
roam the fields of light with those who keep
Bright watch where Heavens golden portals 'hine'
Oh! 'hs sweet to be
A splcss well er mid its radiant bowers
To Join the seraph song Of Harmony
To breathe the incense of its fadeless flowers
To dwell no with pain
To shed no tesrs-to feel no parting breath!
Dear Father! do no, grieve for me again
I am so blest bless the hand of death.
Turn with unwavcrng trust
From the green earth-bed where my body lies;
Thou didst but lay its covering in the dust;
Thy child yet lives-wil live beyond the skies
There we shall meet
On YES believe it-meet to part no more
I'll welcome thee with Heavens Angelic tram,
And lead thee to the Saviour we adore
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

WArr.-A young man (says Sir r. Kane) wanting
TO sell spectacles in London, petitions ~ corpora
ton to allow him to open little shop, without pay
inc the fees of freedom, and he is refused. He goes
to Glasgow, and the corporation refuse him there
He makes acquaintance with some members of the
university, who find him very intelligent and permit
him to open his shop within their walls. He does
not sell specaces and magic lanters enough to oc-
cupy all his time he occupies himself at intervals
in taking asunder and re-makng all the machines he
can come at. He finds there are books ON meehan-.
les written in foreign languages be borrowsa die
tionary, and learns those languages to read those
books. The university people wonder at him, aud
are fond of dropping into his little room in the even
ngs to tell him what they are doing, and to look at
the queer instruments he constructs. machine in
the university collection wants repairing, and he is
employed. He makes it a new machine. The steam
engine is constructed; and the giant mind of Watts
stands out before he world-the author the indus
trial supremacy of this country, The herald Of new
force Of civilization. Butwas Watt educated Where
waaube educated! Al his own workshop, and in the
bes! manner. Watt learned La,inwhen he wanted it
for hissbusiness. He learned French and German /,
but these things toos,no ends. He used them to
promote his engineering plans, as he used athes and
| levers. a.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

Msssrs. Editors Twelve months ago, urged
upon the Wing party of Virginia the importance of
holding some time last Summer Convention for the
purpose of having full organization Of the party.
NV suggestion passed by unheeded and dropped into
oblivion. We were told by the Richmond Wing.
that ifthe Whig party would only do their duty, that
the prescription of that old and faithful servant who
had been in public life for thirty years, would meet
with rebuke from the people, for this unwdrranta-
ble act of prescription Well, what has been the
suit of our eecton-instead OF the Wing party wres-
no the power from the hands Of the dominant party,
they by their supneness have suffered them to add
some ten or twelve to the large majority they had
when they committed their high-handed act of usur-
nation. Can any rejecting man in Virginia believe
for one moment that il the Wing party had done their
duty, that this state of things would now exist The
Whig party can carry Virginia, if they choose to do
so. Jfthey will only concentrate their votes upon
their most available men, and suffer no divisions 10
enter their ranks.
If is the intention Of the Wing party to suffer
the State to go by default at every election, It would
be far better 10 dissolve the party at once than that
it should be held together by such slender thread
as now binds it. We have Wing President at the
head of the nation, and it was important that we
should have sent one of our party TO sustain him in
the principles which we profess instead Of an oppo-
nent to thwart him in all his acts for the good of his
country. call upon all the Whig papers of Virginia
10 take this subject into consideration, and act ac-
cordinoy. do not wish it 10 be understood, that
accuse the Richmond Wing Of intending to deceive
the people of Virginia. but that paper has had an in-
nression made upon it, that has not been realized by
the result Of the last election. A WHlG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29
AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC.
ORIGIN OF COAL.

The immense beds OF bituminous coal found In The
valley of the Ohio fill the mind with wonder. Age
after age, successive growths OF plants, springing up
in the same region, were entomoed beneath thick
strata of shale to the depth Of more than lOUO iee
while beneath the whole lay the bed OF an ocean
Aoored with fossil salt. Indications OF coal are found
at intervals, across the great valley, from the Ae'
ehanv to the Rocky Mountains. 1t is found near
the surface in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois and
Missouri. and without doubt may be found beneath
the extensive territory deposes which form the SUBJ
stratum of the great prarss in the central and north
ern narts of the Western States. As low down as
New Madrid, on the Mississippi, coal was thrown
nm from beneath the bed Of the river, by the great
earhouake of ISl2-a sufficient proof oil its contln-
uaton in the most depressed part OF The great valley
Iba. the cool is of vegetable orgI5 no one who has
read much on the subject pers,falg examined the
coal beds, will deny Time was when it was con-
sdered peculiar mineral product, formed IN the
same manner and a, the same time, with the rocks
that surround it. The product of lis chemical anal
ysis, being altogether vegetable, and the artificial ior-
nation of coal from wood by Sir James Hall, have
siIenced all doubts on the subject. The only mys-
terry now is, how such vast quantities of vegetable
matter could be accumulated and grown on the spot
where they were buried. That they grew in general
on the surface now occupied oy Inc Coai appears Cet
tain from the perfect state in which the most delicate
leaves and stems are preserved Had they been trans
ported by currents Of water and especially from any
distance, it is hardly possible that they should not
have received more damage. The cimatea that period
must have been more humid than at present, as many
of the plants are of those families which now grow
only in tropical climates, and as the laws of nature
never change this may be deemed correct inference.
Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

HoNEY-Honey is according to Mr.. Milton, who
has lately published treatise on bees, in England,
universal specific and among its other valuable prop
critics, he declares that i: prevents consumption, and
states that that destroyer Of human life is not known
in countries where honey is regularly taken as an
article of food. Those who have less faith In 'ne
specific, may perhaps attribute the cause to dlherence
of climate rather than to honey Inc i'alian Si"ge''
it is also affirmed, are greatly indebted TO money! ou
their practice is to sharpen it win lew drops o
ALBANY Culiuator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

Force OF HABIT.-ln illustration OF the maxim
that habit will reconcile us to almost everything, Sir
George Stanton relates that he visited man in India,
who for some crime had been sentenced to sleep for
seven wears on bedslead without any mattress, the
whole surface of which was studded with points OF
iron resembling nails but not sharp as to penetrate
the flesh Sir George saw this man in his fifth
year, and his skin was then like the hide of hinoc-
eros, but more callous. At that time he could sleep
quite comfortably on his bed of thorns, and rather
liked it, He said he should continue it from choice
when his time was up. 1t is rather tough, though
getting use to such things
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

An INpIGNITY-A medical man who had just come
from setting the broken leg Of Arab, gave the lo
lowing anecdoe The patient complained more OF
the accident which had befaen him, than thought
becoming one of his tribe. This remarked to hlm,
and his answer was truly amusing. "Do not think,
Doctor, should have uttered one word OF complaint,
if my own high-bred COLT in playful kick, had broke
both my legs; but to have bone broken oy % otue
ofa ackass is too bad, and will complain 1Ssetc@-
ps of Persia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29
STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
TERMS.

M The "SPECTATOR' is published O"cea Vss%, -
Too Dollars gear, If paid in Gdvance, or A"C - -
sna Fyfty Cents dc,ayed beyond the Srpra0" q e ~.
No subscription tcillbe discontinued 6"f az "''
IEdito, s. until allGrreGrGgeS are Faa'a' :,
o. An Communications to the Edt0f'' 0g ma' ""''''
postpaid, or they llnot be ats"aeG TO- ,,,.
e. ADVERTTSEALENT'S Of t''el1e '."ss cor N'sl
inserted three times for dollar and trentre cents J0'
each subsequent continuance Larger daeer'S.me.S ''
same proportion a liberal discount "0o 70
the year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

True AS rREAcHING-Some one very justly remarks
that lhe faithful discharge of the editorial outes is GER
tain to arouse the active hostility Of muudes bu! is like
" to make few active friends. The champion of the pub
lie interest," however efficient and successful may be the
service he renders rarely inspires any individual with the
feeling of personal obgaionwhe there may be tens OF
thousands approve, there may not be ten who Will 'hlnS
of rewarding."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

g5- A gentleman observed to Henry Ersklne, who
vas great puns!er, that punning was the lorest ot
wit. 'lt is so," answered Erskne, sand therefore
the foundation of all wito
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

SCRATCHES IN HoRsEs.-Wash the effected parts
thoroughly with warm soapsuds rub them severely
with cob; then apply beef brine.-One application
will usually effect cure. fyou will rub well the
parts that are usually affected every day, with coo'
Won seldom need do anything more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

A LITTLE RYE.-A western girl after giving her
lover hearty smack. exclaimed; "Dog my cat II
you hahn. been taken lille rye, old hos."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

9Th purse had better be empty, than filed
with another's money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

c. When is sugar like pigs eye? When 1t IS
in hogs head
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29

e. To lake out grease spots, Gu. them opt with
scissors,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-29
STAUNTON vA WEDNESDAY, MAY 49, 1850

and parson came up together-now we go down-down
down. The voice ceased-a shudder ran through MS
iron frame, and the wretched criminal was no more
Democratic banner., 1850-12-30
AMERICAN HOTEL,

On Vine sired, betpeen Main & Second, 81. LOUIS
The above Hotel, rebuilt, thoroughly rem
ia ovated, reGtted, and furnished with entire
Ll.lnew furniture, with large and convenient
additions, as opened by the subscriber for the
accommodation Of transient and permanentb board
ers, on Wednesday, the 10th Of September.
The location is desirable, being situated in the
centre of the most extensive mercantile portion Of
the city, and equally convenient to the Levee
The house, with its new additions, contains large
and airy rooms, sufficient for the accommodation OF
two hundred guests, with dining room of sufficient
size to seat comfortably the above number.
It is the determination ofthe proprietor, to make
It equal in every respect to any house in the city,
and hopes by the ~strictest attention to the best in
terests Of his guests, 10 merit a liberal share Of pat
ronage.
ME- ~. GEORGE WOOD.