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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-10-02

Some kill tie children as well as the worms, and
the only safe article that KILLS the porms and
not he children is made and sold by the said Com.
pany. II requires less proportionod DOSE and ls at
the same time more ,fficual in destroying worms
without injury to the constitution than any other
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
Brc,ss,sc OF THE YEAR IN vARious NATIONS

BEGIsSING OF THE YEAR IN VARIOUS n ATOMS.
The Chaldeans' and Egyptians year was dated
from the autumnal equinox. The ecclesiastical
year Of the Jews began in the spring but in civil
affairs they retain the epoch Of the Egyptian year.
The year of Romulus commenced in March, and
that Of Numa in January. The Turks and Arabs
date their year from the 10th Of July. Dremschild
or Gemschld, King Of Persia, observed on the day
of his public entry into Persepos, that the sun en-
tered into Aries and in commemoration of this for
tunate event he ordained the beginning Of the year
to be removed from the au.umnal 10 the verna e.
quinox. The Mexicans commence in February,
when the leaves begin 10 grow green. Their year
consists of eighteen months, having twenty days in
each the last five are spent in mirth and no bus-
Eess is suffered to be done, any service in
the temples The Abyssians have five idle days at
the end Of their year, which commences on the 10th
of August. The American Indians reckon from the
first appearance of the at the vernal equinox.
The Mahommedans begin their year the minute in
which the sun enters Aries. The Venitians, Flor
entines and Psans in Italy begin the year al the
vsrna equinox. The French year, during the
reign of the Merovingan race. began on the day on
which the troops were reviewed, which was the lst
Of March. Under The Carlovingians, il began on
Christmas day, and under the Capetians on Easter
day. Charles TX, appointed in 1864. that the civil
year should commence on the lst OF January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
THE OTTOMAN ARMY AND NAvY.--Physica

The OTTOMAN ARMY AND NAvY.--Physical
power rather than social amelioration is the prime
end ofthe present Government. The army and navy
are its great pride and constant attention. The reg
uar army consists of about 10000 men, but it is
now rapidly increasing by large conscriptions made
all over the country to resist the threatened aggres
sions Of Russia The pay Of the soldier is about
ninety cents per month their uniform is no longer
Turkish but consists Of red Fee cap, blue jacket,
and blue or white panaloons. The men are gener-
ally older than other European soldiers but yet ap
pear like stout, hardy fellows. Though they have
many European officers their field discipline is very
imperfect, and their march any thing but soldiery
They are well clothed, well equipped, and particu-
larly well lodged better barracks | have seen no.
where. The artillery is exceedingly well appointed;
its stock Of 6eld-pieces is immense, and constantly
increasing The very day Of my arrival every shore
was ringing with the first trials Of one hundred and
fifty new brass cannon. The Turkish navy con-
tains the finest and largest three deckers in the
world and its strength is at every short interval
reinforced by the launching OF some splendid war
steamer But the vessels are poorly manned /; their
crews are made up chiefly of raw conscrpts from
the country, who hardly know rudder from a
plough l-Scenes in the East.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10

THE DYING WORDS OF AN OLD EDIroR.-My
son, shall soon be gone and you will have the man.
agement of the concern. Never expect 10 sustain
your paper upon any other foundation than its merits.
BE prudent, temperate and upright. Work hard.
Be civil to every body, and particularly to your Gus
TONER'S If they call themselves your patrons, ]
wouldn't mind it Billy; let them call themselves
nabobs if they pease,so long as they pay for the pa
per; never exhibit that aristocracy which is part
of the original sin that is in ALL in such way, for
it will do you no good, my son. Above all things
never put it in the power of any man to say, "that
is your paper, we subscribe $40 to keep ii up" for
sure as you live, Billy, sooner or later something
will be printed that somebody wont like; and then
somebody will drop phssubScription to get your paper
down. One man will withdraw, or become little
water cruelty towards you because you are too severe
upon sinners and upon sin; and another because you
are not half Severe enough Another will give
20 u that half way support that is more injurious
than no support at all. and if your paper is heartily
praised by some old fashioned, honest hearted man,
he will reply in prudent and ll-balanced phrase
ology that he does not know but it is so, and he
does not know as it is So Every morning read the
fable Of the Old Man, Jack Ass and the little boy.
Never omit it Billy, as long as you llve You Will
have many things to encounter that are not agreea-
Bile. Anonymous letters OF an lmprudent character
burn at once never mention them 10 any body not
even to your wife, Where customer stops the
paper, do not betray your dispeasure by any extra
ordinary appearance be civil when you meet him
again. Never run about to pick up crumbs fcom-
fort nor ask any man what he thinks ofhis that, or
the other article in your paper, which you wrote
yourself, Billy. Be cautious in putting in your ad
vertisements lost good advertising customer
by placing another mans advertisement Of molasses
before his own With your good common sense
you will do well enough. The public respect you
for you. independence but you must remember
that there is the same difference between real and
acted Independence, as between the real nutmegs
and the articles manufactured at home. In a word
fear God and shame the Devil.-Erchange.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10

PAIRING OFrIN FIGHr.-"A Washington cor.
respondent thus relates capital anecdote, now
floating in Washington circles;
"You will remember to have read debate of this
session, in which the gallant Davis, Of Mississippi,
in speaking ofthe possible conflict of arms between
the North and the South, said, in substance, ''thas
if such thing must come let it commence in the
halls of Congress" This remark was the subject
of conversation in merry company few evenings
since, and some one turned TO Mr.. Winthrop, who
was present, and said: well, Winthrop, what
will YOU do in such case2 You come from Boston,
and can't fight!' Oh! said the witty Boslonian,
Il can arrange that without any difficulty I'll
pair off with Hilliard!'"
Pairing off in a fight is rich idea. We are in
favor Of il, decidedly.-.N. o. Bulletin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
LANES e. BROWN,

Uholesale and Retail Saddle and Trunk .Maker,
No 80 South Fourth Street, between Market Chest
nut Streets, Philadelphia.
TINE attention of fdealers and others is invited to his
4 assortment of ofSaddles, Brides, Saddlebags, 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, ofdifferent quaties Valices. ofvari-
Gus style and prices; Velvet Tapestry and Brussels
Carpet Bags, Euamelled Leather Bags, Lady's Tray
elng Bags, Satches, &c., SC. all Of which he offers
at low prices for Cash, approved paper. Orders
thankfully received, and promptly executed.
December 10, lS49 -6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10

TIE SuN-FLowER.-For fattening purposes.
this is one of The cheapest and best plants that car
be raised. The yield is abou, fifty bushels per a.
ere, which will yield fifty gallons Of oil, and flesa
hundred pounds of oil cake. They are especially
adapted for fa,tening beeves, hogs, fowls, sc.
Planting.-The ground should be well plough
ed and narrowed, and laid off in rows twelve inch
es each way, the seed being dropped in The angles.
The necessary quantity Of seed is from four to FIVE
pounds per acre. They should be planted in April.
The plants require no after culture. So soon as the
seed turn black the heads should be removed, whe.
the whole are gathered; the seed are easily failed
out. The stalks Of an acre ofground will yield ons
thousand pounds of potash, for which purpose they
can be burnt, and used in making compost. If pos.
sble, they should be grown upon swamp land well
drained this is necessary, as they rapidly exhaust
the land of potash. The seed can be bruised in 9
common cider-mil, and ii the oil be wanted, pres.
ed in the cider-press. The ,il burns with fragrant
odor. Most farmers will find this TO afford ths
cheapest and hest light. The leaves while green.
afford most excellent food for stock-.qmer. Farm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10

o. Extracts from letter to the Editor Of ths
Southern Planter, dated Albemarle, December 3ls',
1919.
81 send you few names for the Planter, wish.
ing you the fullest success The zeal and spirit Of
your late numbers are quite cheering. The good
resulting from well conducted work of this sort
is incalculable
"The guano seems almost the universal topics
the cholera was few months since-and augurs
well of the interest generally felt in agriculture
Certainly there must be strong desire for improve
meni, to canse such an extensive demand for %
costly an article. Never before was there so much
of intellect and energy devoted TO agriculture. and
their amount is increased with each new discovery
This has attracted public attention just at a Tins
when we may hope for steady supply on the bcss
terms. With our possessions on the Pacific, and.
especially, the gold of California-some twenty or
fifty ships go in that direction now where one went
two years ago, and guano will afford them return
cargoes. This incidental benefit may equal or sur
pass the gold trade--as, indeed il has often hap
rpened before this whole Continent almost having
been colonized by persons in search gold.
"The above hint as 10 return carg0es Of guans
may be worthy of the public notice. / have NOT
seen il mentioned, but admit it has been leading
inducement with me TO try it, and 10 hope for iis
full supply and continued use. Lieut.. Maury states
that $25 per ton is fair freight to California.--
One-third less would seem 10 be SO from Peru
We pay, then, for guano aoout three times The cost
of its transportation, which would be still less if
brought in the way have supposed. The demand
must be very great, ahd the competition will, 1
hope, reduce it TO fair price,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
IrPPTNcoTT, TAYLOR & 90.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Clothing Warehouses.

(IRe largest assortment IN the United Stdtes,)
New Warehouse, South west corner of Fourth and
Market Streets.
Old Stand, 1913 and 200 Market Street, abore Sixth,
Philadelphia,
VXTHERE the elargestassortment ofREADf MADE
w CLOTHING 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
Their motto is Superior Goods fair prices, and they
would therefore respectfully solicit the Merchants Of
the Valley Of Virginia to give them call on their next
trip TO Philadelphia.
December 10, lS49-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC
PRESERVATION OF WOOD.

At the National exhibition in Paris, had .hs
pleasure of conversing with Dr. Boucherie, and oi
seeing specimens of wood impregnated with SOLD
ton of phate Of "copper" by this method. He CON
fines the application of it to soft woods generally,
and exhibited. among other articles, work box and
secretary, made OF tree within three months after
it was cut, which prove the wood well seasoned ~
The color given BY the sulphae of copper is quits
pretty and peculiar, being in reddish and brows
sreaks, unlike the effect of painting After var.
nishing, the appearance is rich, and he says will b
permanent. He shows block, sawed in three sec
lions, but not disconnected, which had been buried
six years in fungus pit. II is Of pine and imms.
dately after being filled, the two side sections were
impTeated, (by meano of The natural action Of the
sap vessels Of the wccd he one with the deuto.
chloride of mercury, corrosive sublimae, recon-
mended by Kyan,) 800 grammes, Of l-5 per cent
strength the other with 800 grammes of sulphats
of copper, of 1-5 per cent The centre section was
left In the natural state and that impregnated With
the corrosive sublimate, equally and completely
rotten, the fibre destroyed, and the wood crumbling
into dust, while the section marked as impregnated
with the sulphate is perfectly sound and good. The
Doctor says that he has placed traverses and sleep
ers upon several lines of railway, and posts upOa
one line of electric telegraph for the government,
ana tnal all are SILL Sounu, tiouSn soHe HdVo UccH
in use six years. He receives constantly orders Ur
such work. For railroad traverses, the price 10
from ten to twelve francs per metre, (cube,) con-
tanning about ten traverses, two and sixtenths mo
tres long. The solution costs about eight sous the
traverse and handiwoods, the logs laid side by side,
(the large ends cut square by The saw and arrang
ed in the boundary lines Of square, inclning FROM
butt to branches. A trough, communicating with
the reservoir, is carried all round the square, above
the butts, and small ubes from this to each butt,
and in long trees to holes about the centre of the
trees, thus expediting the impregnation. The juno
tion of the tube is carefully packed with piece Of
cloth. The liquid advances through the tree at the
rate of about one metre in 90 hours, the railroad
traverses requiring 4S hours. The drip, after pas
sing through The wood, is nearly colorless. A saw.
cut round the tree, to the depth Of the sap wood,
with piece Of cotton tied in it, carries off the drip
from any part above it, This is led back to the
reservoir, and pumped up in it, to be used sgais
with new material-JMej. Hagner'' report to t1s
Secretary Of Var.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
g. dTo fh1AWISo

No 8, South Fifth Street, Philadelphia,
Importer and Dealer, Wholesale & Retail,
in Wines, Liquors and Segars.
CONSTANTLY on hand, large and well assorted
Y stock which is offered in any quantities on moder-
ate terms, comprising
Mederia sherry Port, Lisbon Sicily, Tcnerif, NAL
aga Champagne, Claret Hook, Sauterne and Barsac
Wines.
Old Pale and Dark Cognac Brandies; Jamaica and
gahela Whskies; Wine Bitters, (of very superior
quality y 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 10, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
POETRY.
on THE 6PECTL
FANNIE.

"Itwas a dream, and yet il told
No more than the reality"
OIL have had weary dream!
Me thought my footsteps ranged
Near FANNIE's quiet home again,
But all was sadly changed.
saw her mothers bitter tear,
Her sisters garb OF wo!
And when asked if SHE was ihofe,
Me thought they told me no.
They said her eye waved dim one day,
Her heart grew cold and still;
And then they bore her far away.
TO yonder church-yard, chill.
And now. they said, she softly slept
Low in the dark, damp tomb;
Then told me how her lover wept
His FANSrE's early doom.
But then me thought ! left the cot,
And 10 the church. yard strayed,
And wept beside the mournful spot
Where FANNIE's form was laid.
Her ftful dreams Of life were o'er;
Well might say, twas sad, and wcep;
For heart more true and kind and pure,
Was never hushed in dreamless sleep.
o. then an Angel came TO me,
And pointing 10 the sky,
Exclaimed, from Garth born sorrows free,
The loved one reigns on high.
Go bid her mother smile again
Go bid her lover weep no moro
For in q land exempt from pain,
She praises Him whom Saints adore.
o! tell me-did dream arighti
Has FANNIE left her home,
And gone TO dwell with Angels bright,
In realms beyond the tombe
Ifso, we all had best prepare
To take that journey dread
And pray that we may meet her there,
When weary life is fed. S. E.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
wM. p, wrLsTACN,

No. 2Ss North Third Street, Philadelphia,
Wholesale Importer, Manufacturer and Dealer in
SaddIers Hardware, Carriage and Harness Fur.
niturc, Saddle and Carriage Trimmings, &c.,
KEEPS constantly on hand, rich and extensive as,
n soItment 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 as will not fail please his customers
Remember. his place of business is No. Is l-2 North
Third Street, Philadelphia.
December l9, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
Hats CAPS, Ladies' Rich FurS, Beaver Bonnets,&
WILLIAM III. BEEBE & CO.,
lSS CHEsNur ST., PHILADELPHIA

IS5 CHEsNUr ST, T FHILADtLFHI"
TTAVE on hand large and superior assortment OF
II FINE GOODS, in the greatest variety IN tneir
line of trade and offer them TO Merchants and Dealers
generally at fair and moderate prices They especial
y solicit the attention of the Merchants of the Valley
Of Virginia 10 their splendid Stock and trust that on
their visit to Philadelphia they will not fa TO give
them a call Wm II. Gardner, late of Richmond, Va,
assocated in the firm of W. II. Beebe Co. and will
take great pleasure in waiting on his Virginia friends
December 10, 1919.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
To Southern and western Merchants, &

To SOUTHERN anu w tstOFII IHefOuaHtS' e0 q
CILVER Ware.--Forks-Table, Medium, Dessert,
- Tea. oyster, 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 Of various patterns, plain to richly chased
ord ofeverv 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, 1850-04-10
STAUN TON SPECTATOR.
TIE K NJ S

NJ Tie s"SPECTAToR''ispu publishedOncsa ,tsek,
at Tpo Dollars year, Pad an adeancs, or i%0
s;on he ysar No subscription willbe discontinued
but ttls option oht EdtO's, until aIarrearassSGre
psid. ,,.,t,no;lmnsj
As p5st- patd, or then lpiLlnot be dttendedto.
co. dDVER TTSENENTS Of thirteen 'lnes to'
Jsss inserted three times for one dollar ana tcenIy
fse cents for each
psrtissments in the same proportion
made TO Gdrertisersby the yeGr'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
WRIGHT & KING.
Clothing Rooms, No. 1876, Market ST. above 4th,

yNfaERE al all times can be found complete ano
w extensive assortment OF
Ready-Made Clothing.
They specially invite The Merchants OF the Valley
of Virginia TO give them CALL promising to furnish the
best articles in their line upon such terms as must com
mand and their patronage. They manufacture
or OTHIN 10 order upon the shortest notice, and will
be happy 10 respond all suitable calls from the coun-
try to that effect.
December l9, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
PhiHa. Dry Goods Emporium

IMPORTERS s WHOLESALE DEALERS in
Foreign e. Domestic Dry Goods,
No. 12S and 100 ~ Sd ST., above West Side
TEEP at all seasons q complete assortment of FOR
n EIGN & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS on hand, a
dapted to the trade of all sections OF the country and
by invite the attention of Southern dealers. and es-
pcciay the Merchants of the Valley of Virginia, to an
examination of their Stock satisfied that they Will hnd
il to their interest to deal with them.
December 10, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10

How 70 ENLARGE VEaErABLEs.-A vast in
crease Of food may be obtained by managing judi
ciously, and Systematically carrying out for Tins
the principle of increase. Take for instance pee.
Plant it in very rich ground. Allow it 10 beaf
the first year, say half dozen pods only. Re.
move all Others Save the largest single pea OF
these Sow it the next year, and retain of the pro-
duce three pods only. Sow the largest one thefsl-
lowing year, and retain one pod. Again select the
largest, and the next year the sort will by this time
have trebled its size and weight Ever afterwards
sow the largest sesd By these means you will
ge. peas (or anything else, of bulk of which We
at present have no nception-Erchange paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10

0o- "Where is the hoe, Sambo 2" "Widde rake,
massa." "Well, where is de rake? 2" Why, wild
de hoe!" "Well. wel-where are they both 2''-
"Why both together, massa-you pears TO be ber-
ry 'ticular dis mornln ="
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
ERASMUS D. WOLFE. JESSE e. PEfToN
Wolfe & PcytOn,

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 oil fo-
reign and Domestic Dry Goods. They have been pur-
chased for CASH. and will be off TO 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. lg, tS49.--6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10

Orro OF RosEs.-Uttr,and not Otto,is the prop.
er term. The rose leaves carefully picked and
fresh, are boiled in large copper vessel with lit
tie water. The steam arising is condensed in
still this forms the rose water 1t is distilled three
times. and then placed in an earthen vessel during
the the, night in stream of running water. takes
Gve Kindred weight OF rose leaves to produce one
drachm by weight Of the best uttr. 1t Is, hbwev.
er seldom procurable unadulteratod, and that sold
in The bazaars in India owes Its scent mainly to ssn'
da wood, from which cheap oil Is easily procur-
ed. The best u,tr is preserved in small bottles
made of rock crystaI.-Laermy Gasstts srs,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
REMOVAL.
SILK WAREHOUSE
UHEsEBRoUaH, STEARNS & 90

IMPORTERS AND JoBBERs OF SILK GOODS
Having removed 10 the Spacious and Elegant Store
No. 1872, BrOad,cay, Opposite Rathb,m's Hotel.)
RE now prepared to exhibit choice stock of Silk
"A and Fancy Goods, selected with great care from
the latest mportatons which, for variety and elegance.
they are determined shall not be by any house
in the trade.
They invite special attention 10 their extensive Shd,cl
Room which they have fitted up in superb STYLE and IN
which may be found the most brilliant attractions oil the
New York Market.
Straw Goods and Bonnets, Umbrellas and Parasois IN
great variety and complete assortment are also TO be
found in their establishment all of which are offered
apon the most favorable terms.
New York, March 20, lS5O.-3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
STAUNTON VA WEDNESDAY, APRIL TO- 1850

A health to them all-and particularly to the boys
who ate the oranges and guzzed The whiskey, on
the larboard wheel-house, on that pleasant spring
afternoon. Wilson g. Co.'s Weekly Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-10
JOHN IL. w A Il y 8 7,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

y,pDN e liberal support heretofore extended 10 me as
member Of the Bar, in the Courts OF Augusta Oo,s
.;t;sns Of Rockinsham Highland and Pocahoutas. TO
the first two in their respective Quarterly and Circuit
Superior Courts and to the other in their Circuit ou
perior Court only. Office in the Brick second
room from the North end, on the East Of the Court
house square, in Staunton.
Staunton, Feb 6, 1850.