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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-29
1ST ESTIM MAILS

1yTESTIM ON IALS.6e
The proprietor is willing that his assertion
shall be the only certificate of the virtues of this great
cdy for CONSUMPTION nor has lie room to publish in
the columns of newspaper the hundreds, ay, thousands
of certificates which have been voluntarily protfered him
by those who have been cured by it. The of tes
mony in his hands, from the citizens of CINCINNATI and
those too of the first character and responsibility, is al
incredible. short extract from several of these
certificates is given below.
HJThey are published entire in pamphlet FORM and
may be seen in full by calling upon the Agent.
8 8 q 8 q
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-29
TOBACCO! TOBACCO!

A CHOICE lot of Peters, Elves, Just received, and
"A warranted the same heretofore sold by Frank Smith
& Co. ~ '32t@ ~ FELLOWS & YOUNG. I
Sept l2th, lSiS. 9isl n FtthEE 3HJ fg4 jltf5 800
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-29
SPRING OF 1850!
!Doi,m q. 1aartf,t s. Brothers,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
MAMMOTH CLOTHING
EMP QRIuM +, g. ..
No. lis, NIain-Strect, st. Louis, Mo.

nor the approaching spring manufacturing the
~ largest and most complete assortment of CLOTH
ING offered in this any other city, which feel
confident is and made Iii superior style any other
stock offered in the West. From the long expert
that have had and the many advantages that
possess in purchasing, manufacturing, etc., feel per-
fectly assured in pledging ourselves "a, ~
To sell lower than any other House.
Merchants, by looking through stock, will find that
they purchase low be bought any
house. We will pledge ourselves to duplicate any bill.
From the long experience (sixteen years) in the whole
sale and retail trade of ST. Louis certain that
goods are much better adapted the of the
population than any stock manufactured 49,;
'"''AH' IN THE UNITED STATES; - ,''
We have this made great improvements and addi
tiOns to Store, have three large stories
I'll CROWDED WITH FRESH GOODS, a3
Merchants who have never kept clothing will do we'll
to try it, as will pay better profit and leave fewer
nants than other style Of goods. Nv 49,
The great advantage in our goods Isl that they
cut that garment will fit person varying several inches
in size We will guarantee in every bill sol, that there
will be single article but what will Mt and please. II
is common thing for every merchant say THAT he will
sell lower than his neighb0r, but we only it, but
are determined TODD As proof of it, refer to
thousands Of the shrewdest purchasers that visit the city,
that I'VE sell to regularly. f@ u bHGnolgsI 79R9''
A goods ordered, packed at the lowest cash prices,
and those that do not please can be returned. e INV
We have but one store in the city, : -. ~: ~. =.
i'', !, IT'S No. u.s. Main Street NY
Merchants visiting New York will always find at our
house, No 113, Broadway large and complete stock 1T
lower process than other house,; IiU0i1IGl ant6tl
JOHN T. MARTIN f<IVBROS.s fl
March 9th, 1850. ,26.tf ;.f4.. ~
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-29
MOFFATS
Life Pills and Phoenix BitterS.

These Medicines have now been before the
public for period Of FIFTEEN YEARS, ana
during that time have maintained a hgh charac-
tor in almost every part of the globe Tor thelr ex-
feet health to persons suffering under nearly every
kind of disease to which the human frame is liable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
THE WIT OF DIFFERENT NATIONS.

IRISH wIr-Once when the lord lieutenant was
riding in the Phoenix Park, with Sir Hercules
Langrishe, he complained of his predecessors fol
leaving il SO wet and swampy, Langrishe replied
''They were too much occupied in draining the resi-
of the Kingdom"
Three Hibernians were travelling together on fool
at night tired and hungry they asked the distance
10 their point ofdestination Three miles was the
reply. "Good luck to you, replied the spokesman
sthats only mile apiece for u.s."
An Irish cab diver was presented with shilling
at his journeys end, s. grumbed loudly at the small
ness Of the fare. "Faith," said he, ''it's not put
ting me off with this ye'd be, fye know all" The
travellers curiosity was excited. "What do You
mean 2" "Faith that 'ud be telling" Another
shilling was rendered. "And now," asked the
gentleman, "what do you mean by saying If you
knew but ala" "That drov yer homer the las.
three miles without lynch-pin."
A beggar woman ia the country followed gen.
tleman, to his great annoyance, for about mile and
on bidding him good bye, had the modesty 10 ask
him for ga little sixpence" "For what" asked
the gentleman, "what have You done for me ?"-
"Ah, the sure, haven't been keeping yer homer in
discoorSes"
ScoTcH wIT.-The national wit Of the Scotch
is altogether different from that of the lrish Indeed
the ScOtchman is not witty SO much as satlrlca Ii
he perpeirates pun or joke it often carries sting
with it. He may raise the laugh, but see if it is
not at somebody's cost. The following is good j.
usiration meeting Of the elders of certain
kirk had assembled for the purpose Of determining
about the position Of stove, which was TO be erec
ted for the purpose Of warming the building on Sun
days. After considerable discussion, an old man,
who had an opinion-"In an humble opinion" he
said, "the stove should be plated in the pulpit for
it is by far the couldest place Il, a. the kirk"
ENGLISH wIT.-The English are not famous for
their wit. The national stock consist rather of a
set of conventional sayings, which men agree to
laugh at, than of those rational coruscatons Of wit
which distinguish the Irish character.
AMERICAN wIr-American humor mainly con-
ssts in strong exaggeratons,an is ludicrous chiefly
from its incongruiiy. The Americans, by pitchfork
ing together The most odd and heterogeneous ideas,
force you to laugh in spite of yourself. This kind
of burlesque humor has already become their ma
tional type; its best specimens are to be found in
Sam Sticks and Major Downing letters. The lu
dicrous is lower order Of humor than the witty
1t is difficult however, to define in what the differ
ence consists, and men generally agree to laugh in
their own way, without de6ntions.-Elisa Cooks
Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
JAMES e. BROWN,

Wholesale and Retail Saddle and Trunk Maker,
No 80 South Fourth Street, between Market& Chest
nut Streets, Philadelphia.
NHE attention dealers and others is invited TO his
Il assortment of Saddles, 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 Rivcted Iron
Frame Trunks, Lady's Dress Trunks, Bonnet Boxes,
Wood Trunks, of different qualities; Vaces, ofvari-
Gus style and prices; Velvet Tapestry and Brussels
Carpet Bags, Enameled Leather Bags, Lady's Trav-
Cling Bags, Satchels &c., &C., all Of which he offers
at low prices for Cash, or approved paper Orders
thankfully received, and promptly executed.
December 10, lS49 ON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
TERENCE McVERDANr.

A TURKISH Love AFFAIR-The modern laws
of Cos do not reward female chastity, but they
discounlenance in very singular manner, any cru
city in females towards their admirers. While DR..
Clarke was on that island an istance occurred, in
which the fatal termination Of love affair occas-
ioned trial for what the Niohammedan lawyers
called "homicide" by an intermediate cause. The
case was as follows
A young man desperately in love with girl of
Stranchio, eagerly sought her; but his proposals
were rejected. In consequence of his disappoint-
ment, he bought some poison and destroyed himself.
The Turkish police instantly arrested the father Of
the young woman, as the cause, by implication Of
the mans death under The fifth species Of homicide
he became therefore amenabe for this act of sui
eide. When the cause came before the magistrate
it was urged literally by the accusers that "if he,
the accused, had not had daughter, the deceased
would not have fallen in love; consequently he
would not have swallowed poison consequently he
would not have died but he, the accused, had a
daughter, and the deceased had fallen in love, and
had been disappointed, and had swallowed poison,
and had died." Upon all these accounts he was
called upon to pay the price Of the young mans life
and this being fixed at the of eighty piastres,
il was accordingly exacted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
wNT, p. WrLsTACH,

No. 2S3 NORTH Third Street, Philadelphia,
Wholesale Importer, Manufacturer and Dealer in
Saddlers Hardware, Carriage and Harness Fur
niture, Saddle and Carriage Trimmings, &c.,
KEEPS constantly on hand. rich aud extensive as,
n sortment of SADDLERY HARDWARE, and
through the medium of their home journal invites
the Merchants ofthe Valley Of Virginia to call and see
him before purchasing elsewhere He offers his Goods
at such prices as will not fail please his
Remember his place of business is No. 25 l-2 North
Third Street, Phadephia.
December 10, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
\ MACINTOSH. WIN. F. WHITE
MACINTOSH & WHITE,

Wholesale LADIES' Boot and Shoe .Han'gdcturcrs,
No. IS, South Fourth Street, Philadelphia.
M & w. are extensively engaged in the Manu-
lfl 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 Phadel
pha can they suit themselves better, either it re-
CARDS the quality of their Goods. or the terms upon
which they prepared aud determined to sell them
Call and see them at their Old Stand, No. Is, South
Fourth Street, Philadelphia.
December 49, lS49.-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
g. DO LEWIS

No. 8, South Fifth Street, Philadelphia,
Importer and Dealer, Wholesale & Retail,
in Wines, Liquors and Segars.
CONSTANTLY on hand, large and well assorted
u stock which is offered in any quantities on moder-
ate terms, comprising
NIederia, Sherry, Port, Lisbon Sicily, Tenerf NAL
aga, Champagne, Claret, Hook, Sauterne and Barsac
Wines.
Old Pale and Dark Cognac Brandies; Jamaica and
ST. Crox Rum Holland Gin Irish, Scotch and Monon-
gahela Whiskes; 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, 1850-02-13
IR1sHMAN,s LETTER. FROM CALIFORNIA.

As every thing from California is "important,"
we offer no apology for pubising the following
letter, kindly furnished by our washerwoman,
whose sweetheart went out, some fourteen months
ago, to dig up "forten" fo- himself and Biddy {:
SAN FRANsIsKY, Dec. lst, l849.
BIDpY DARLAs'-l've been 10 the mines, bad
luck to 'em. For siven weeks, Biddy, acushla,
sarched the bowels of terry rmer for goold and all
qot was the dissenterry, by rasun Of workin on an
empty stomach The devil thing to ate for brek-
fist, the same for dinner, and ditto repated for sup
per, all all the time throwing up mud an water, is
mity Weakening for the insdes. Pitaytees was
dollar pound, and no mate to be had but gristley
bares, which is tuff customers. In cowld wether
the crayturs | name the gristly bares) comes down
from the nountns, with their arums extended as if
they wantd to bid ye welkim but the moment
they're fornenst ye, they grab ye, the trayhorsan
squaze the breth o life out ov you. Some ov the
boys that went out in the same ship wild me found
goold galore, but the devil as much as the vay of
weddn ring, Biddy, did Terry get for his thrub-
BILE. The black luck was on me, darln, for lawn
We, dacent, modest colleen. as ye are, TO kunthry
where the wimmin are the cutler of dirty copper
kettle, and have no dry goods on their backs,
savin your presence, Biddy, than mother Eve had,
before she turned manly y-maker and introduced the
fashion Of vegetable aprons
got back from the mines fornt ago, and
most unfortunit 90 it was for me that iver wint
there. Here am in San Fransisky, knockin about
without rap. What's TO become ov me, Biddy,
mavourneen, the saints only know. Only to think
that sn0uId 1ave the comfortable oerIn had swa-
ping the strates of New York, to come to this hay
then kuntry, where the strate claiming is done by
burds, and drinking gambling, speculation, and
shooicde is the only fashionable amusoments.
Yi'l see it stated in The papers, that the diggers
are finding goold in quarts. Biddy it's lie Ia
base, disgracefu, onchrstian lie! niver seen
lump of goold yt that would fill gill measure.
Couldn't ye raise subskipshun, Biddy, among
the strate swapers, 10 pay me passidge back? III
was only back in New York, dead or alive, Pde
never lave it while grass grows and wather runs.
Your loving,
TERENCE McVRRpANr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
Hats, Caps, Ladies' Rich Furs, Beaver BOnnets' &c
WILLIAM II. BEEBE & CO.,
l3S CHEsNUT ST., PHILADELPHIA

l3S CHEsNUr Sr., PHILADELPHIA
TJAVE on hand large and superior assortment OF
III FINE GOODS, in the greatest variety in their
line Of trade and offer them TO Merchants and Dealers
generally 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 call VIM. II. Gardner, late of Richmond, Va,
;s associated in the firm of w II. Beebe Co. and will
take great pleasure in waiting his Virginia friends
December 49, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13

0o- The following description Of the burial of a
seaman, Mr.. Macaskey, on desert island, we
find in letter to the Pittsburgh Gazette. lis beau
ty and pathos richly entitle it to attention:
"Upon hearing these particulars (of the wreck
of the Brig Alfred in the Pacific near the GalIipa-
gos) the Three Brothers Immediately set sail for
the place, but head winds and battling currents de-
tanned us six days. When we arrived, two boats
and fourteen men were sent on shore to search for
the persons left on The island. After searching five
hours without success, we were on the point of re-
turning to The ship a, this juncure was attracted
by foot prints in the sand 10 cump Of low bushes,
under which was the dead body of your son. We
buried him in the sand, and filled his grave with
coral from the beach. Noprayer was audibly said,
nor a word spoken, but the rough sailors that sur
rounded his grave, each shed manly tear to his
memory, which was all they could give We turn
ed away with sad hearts and left him, with nought
but broken oar 10 mark the lone spot where we
laid him."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
STAUNTON VA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 49, 1850.

would have rendered him visible; yet he was re-
ported to be seen from the masthead. on the lth.
Amid various occupations and amusements, the
shortest day came on almost unexpected, and the
seamen then watched with pleasure the twilight
gradually Strengthening at noon. On the 2oth Of
January, none Of the fixed stars could be seen at
that hour by the naked eye; and on February lst
and I'd, the sun was looked for, but the sky was
wrapt in'tnist; however he was perceived from the
maniop. Throughout the winter, the officers, at
the period of twilight, had taken regular walk Of
two or three hours; not proceeding, however, fur
ther than mile, lest they should be overtaken by
a snow drift There was want Of objects to di-
versify this promenade. A monotonous surface Of
dazzling white covered land and sea the view Of
The ships, the smoke ascending from them, the
sound Of human voices which through the calm and
cold air was carried to an extraordinary distance,
aloHY gave any animation TO this wintry scene.
On March 10Th, the general attention was turn
ed to the means of extrication from the ice. By
May 18th, the seamen had so far cut it from around
the ships, as TO allow them 10 float but in the sea
it was still immoveable. By the middle of June,
there were channels in which boats could pass yet
throughout this month and the following, the great
covering of ice in the surrounding sea remained en-
tire, and kept the ships in harbor On the End of
August, however, The whole mass, by one Of those
sudden movements to which il is liable, broke up
and Aoated out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
To Southern and Western Merchants, &c

To Southern and Western Merchants, DC.
CILvER -Forks--Table, Medium, Dessert
y Tea, ster, and Pickle Spoons-ITable, Dessert
Tea. Gravy, Mustard and Salt. Ladles-Soup, oys-
ter. Sauce, Sugar and Cream. Knivcs-Ice Cream,
Fish, Cake, Butter, Fruit, Dessert ,
Tea Sets of various plain to richly chased,
and ofeyery variety of form. Odd pieces made to
match. and broken sets completed Silver warranted
standard. .. 49,.
plated and Britannia Ware, of latest patterns con-
stantly on hand and for sale at 49,
WILSON'S Silver Ware Mandatory,
S.W. corner 5th and Cherry sts., Philadelphia.
December 10, ls49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
LrPPINCoTT, TAYLOR & 90.
Celebrated Wholesale and Retail
Clothing Warehouses.

(The largest assortment IN the United States,)
New Warehouse, South west corner of Fourth and
Market Streets.
Old Stand, l9S and 200 Market Street, abope Sirth,
Philadelphia,
VXTHERE the largest assortment ofREADY- MADE
w CLOTHING can be found in this market. Their
stock is always fall 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 at 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, 1850-02-13

PREpIcTIoNs FOR ls5O-Should the following
predictions come true (but we have no faith in such
ihings)-the popular song of "there's good time
coming" will be verified before another year has
passed over our heads. The Sultan Of Turkey, and
the Czar Of Russia, however are exceptions:
"A German newspaper recently published a
prophecy by Benedctine monk, who. died in lS47 f,
the purport of which is that the present year, $780,
will be one of unusual prosperity. The different
Sultan will be poisoned Aboul Medih had best take
care,) and his empire will become christian. Rus
sia will suffer much from warlike nation of the
East. A German Prince will found an eastern em-
pte. Grain. fruit, lentils and other vegetables will
be SO plentiful that the barns will be unable 10 con-
tain them. The disease of the sweet potato will
everywhere cease, and old men will not remember
such year of fruilfulness. The wine Of this year
will surpass that Of the year Of the comet"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
POETRY.
TO MY LITTLE DAUGHTERS SHOE,

TO MY LITTLE DAUGHTERS SHOES.
Two little rough worn, stubbed shoes,
A plump, well trodden pair;
With atriped stockings thrust within,
Lie just beside my chair.
Ofvery homely fabric they,
A whole is in each toe,
They might have cost, when they were new,
Some fifty cents or so.
And yet, this little worn out pair,
Is richer far TO me,
Than all the jcweled sandals are
OF Eastern luxury.
This mottled leather, cracked with use,
Is satin in my sight;
These little tarnishcd buttons shine
With all diamonds light.
Search through the wardrobe Of the world!
You shall not find me there,
So rarely made, so rarely wrought,
So glorious apair.
And why? Because they tell Of her,
Now sound asleep above,
Whose form is moving beauty. and
Whose heart is beating love.
They tell me of her merry laugh;
Her rich, whole hearted gee;
Her gentleness, her innocence,
And infant purity.
They tell me that her wavering steps
Niiflong demand my aid;
For the old road Of human life
Is very roughly laid.
High hills and swift descents abound;
And on SO rude aw way
Feet that can wear these coverings
Would surely 60 astray.
Sweet little girl, be mine the task
Thy feeble steps to tend;
To be thy guide, thy counsellor,
Thy playmate and thy friend
And when my steps shall faltcring grow,
And thine be firm and strong,
Thy strength shall lead my tottering age
In cheerful peace along!
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STAUN TON SPECTATOR.
TIE Z NJ S.

a+ se"SPECTAT0R''isp publishedoncsa ,csek,
d. Too Dollars year, paid IN adOanee, 9r "' ioo
zion of he usar No subscription ,oiIbe discontinued
bui at the option othe Editos, unl alisrrsaaeSa are
paid. ,.,t.,;,,,S,
be post.pa,d or they toillnot be attendedto' H.
6r- 1DVER TTSEMENTS Of thirteen nnes lor
inserted three times for one dollar ana taoenty
foe for each
pertiseents in the same proportion NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
made TO Gdusr tisers sby the year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13

BLACK LKAp.-The lead from which pencil
points are made, comes from the principal pIumbago
mine in the world. at Bofrowfale, Cumberland,
England. 1t is situated on hill, and instead Of
being worked continually, like other mines, sopen
ed only once year, when sufficient quantity is
taken out to supply the world for the year to come:
and it is again closed with strong doors, bars and
locks, until the next annual supply is reaulied.-
From the lime of Queen Elizabeth it is said that
all the fine pencils in the world have been made of
the black lead from this mine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
NJ. BELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA

apRACTISES in the various Courts of Augusta,
4 Rockbridge, Bath and Highland. Prompt at
tention will be given to all business entrusted 10
his care. Co,.,
Office in the white building opposite the OoTr'
House, next door to John n. Hendren-where nc
may always be found during business h'urS' eAceP'
when professionally absent.
May 2, lS49.--tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
Phila. Dry Goods Emporium,

ECHEII, NAIUC E1 W OV'3
IMPORTERS & WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Foreign & Domestic Dry Goods,
No. I2S and l30 ". Sd st., abore Vest Side.
rIEEp At all seasons complete assortment Of FOR
n EIGN & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS On hand, a.
daped to the trade of all sections Of the country and
adequate to any demand that may be made upon them
They invite the attention Of Southern dealers ana es
pecisfy the Merchants Of the Valley Of Virginia to an
exominaton of their Stock satisfied that they will lind
il to their interest to deal with them.
December 10, lS4y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
WRIGHT & KING.
Clothing Rooms, No. 1876, Market st, above 4th,
Philadelphia.

WHERE at all times can be found a complete and
w extensive assortment OF
Ready-M Made Clothing.
They specially invite the Merchants Of the Valley
of Virginia to give them CALL promising to furnish the
best articles in their line upon such terms as must COM
maud and secure their patronage. They manufacture
CLOTHING to order upon the shortest notice, and will
be happy 10 respond all suitable calls from the coun
try to that effect
December 10, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-13
ERASMUS D. WOLFE. JESSE E. fEfioN
Wolfe & PeytOn,

Wholesale Dealers in Foreign s. Domestic Dry Goods'
No. SO, MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
JkTE would respectfully call the attention Of South
w ern Dealers to our well selected STOCK ., ,,o
chased for CASH and will be off TO customers upon
the cheapest terms We extend specia invitation TO
the Merchants of Virginia pay visit at onr house,
No. SO Market ST., Philadelphia
Dec. l9. lS49.-6m.