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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

TORTURE IN SwIrzERLANp-Astrange crcum-
stance has just taken place at Herisau, the capital
of Inner Aprenzell, in Switzerland, showing how
much, in these countries of old liberties, civilization
is behind hand in some matters. A young girl of
l9, some months back, assassinated her rival. Her
lover was arrested with her, and. as she accused
him Of the crime, both were put to the TORTURE
The girl yielded 10 the pain, and confessed her
crime the young man held firm in his denial; the
former was condemned to death, and on the 7th Of
this month was decapitated with the sword in the
market place Of Herisau. This fact is itself start
ling one, but the details are just as strange. For
two hours the woman was able to struggle against
four individuals charged with the execution. After
the first hour, the strength Of the woman was sill
go grea, that the men were obliged to desist. The
authorities were then consulted, but they declared
that justice ought to follow its course The strug-
gle then recommended with greater intensity. and
despair seemed to have redoubed thewoman's force.
Al the end of another hour, she was at last bound
by the hair to the stake, and the sword of the exc
cutioner then carried the sentence into effect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

WHAT OUR FINE FRUITS HAVE SPRUNG PROM
The peach originally was poisonous almond. Its
flesh parts were then used to poison arrows, and i,
was for this purpose introduced into Persia. The
transpanting and cultivation, however, not only re-
moved irs poisonous qualities, but produced the d.
licous fruit we now enjoy.
The nectarine and apricot are but natural hybd.
daion between the peach and plum.
The Cherry was originally bery-like fruit ,and
cultivation has given each berry separate stem.
and improved its quality. The common msIzard
is the original of mos, Of the present kind Of cher
res.
The common wild Pear is even inferior 10 The
choke pear, but still, BY cultivation, it has come y
rank among our finest fruits. r
The Cabbage originally came from Germany.
and is nothing more than the common sea kale.-
Its cultivation has produced the present cabbage,
and its different acelimatings the different kinds
while its hytadations with other similar plants has
produced The auliflower-.4nerican .4gIeultur-
nLs{
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

A BETTER MAN THAN HIS BRoTHER.-Tb Phil
adelphia Spirtof the Times vouches for the correc-
ness of The following
"On Thursday last wedding party arrived from
the country consisting Of the bride and groom, the
brother of the latter, and several friends. They
put up at one Of our public houses, and in the
ing,he prelminaries having been all settled and the
clergyman in attendance, the ceremonies were a
bout to begin, when the groom manifested some
dissatisfaction. The bride, seeing this and being
high spirited, showed as much independence as the
lover. In the midst of the confusion which ensued
the brdegrooms brother stepped up to the bride and
said, "Since - won't marry you, I'll marry you
myself, if you have no objection" -
"None in the least" said the bride, "T always
took you for a better man than your brother, and
am now fully convinced dit."
The knot was al once tied and much qualification
was expressed at the finale Of the affair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC
PATENTS GRANTED.

In respect to the distribution Of the inventions
now annually patented in tho United States, 4 fev
facts may not be without interest. During ,he
years l847 and ls4S, out Of IS patents granted.
the State of New York received 38l or almost az:
actly 33 per cent. Of the entire number; Of thsss
the city Of .Ne,o Fork alone obtained ia, or IS
per cent of those granted 10 the State, and Is per
cent. of all which were obtained in the whole U.
MON. New York city is, therefore. doubtless The
focus, where inveltiyeegenius is concentrated and
acting with the greatest intensity.
In the same two years, PENNSYLVANIA received
III patents, or Is per cent. of the whole number
granted and of those Of the whole State. Ph;ladxL
Ftia received IS, or 81 per cent.
In the same time, Massachusetts, obtained llf
psients, or l2 per cent. If those of the Union and
Boston had 81 of that number, or 81 per cent. .!
those given to the State.
Ohio obtained SO; Connecticut 72; and Msry.
land 80; Of which last number Baltimore alone had
"a, or 72 per cent, being a larger proportion Of
those Of her State, than that Of any other city 10
the Union. -
From thrsit appears that the three States, New
York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts,, have with
in the last two years contributed exactly 60 per
cent of all the patentabe inventions Of the country
And these three are fhe States in which mechanes'
institutes and mechanics fairs have been longest
established-that Of the Franklin Institute of Phil.
delpha having led the way in 1926.
In l647 the total number of patents granted 10
the 10 Southern States was only 65; Of which
number Maryland received l3, or exactly one-fftA
Of the whole. f-g1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

SCRAP FROM CoLMAN.-At the farms and az.
ricultural shows, MIR. Colman finds exercise fos
his organ Of wonder. Lord Yarborough's GO,OO0
acres Of plantation and 600 tenanls-eighteen thou
sand bushels Of wheat raised in one year by ons
man-stacks of grain containing 800 bushels, and
barley stacks, one, fifty four yards long, and Others
forty Eight in height, with width proportional.-A
"This," cries our agricullurist, "is farming With
witness" He represents the farmers wives and
daughters, as well as the nobesse at the fairs and
shows, as not only taking interes. in all these mat,
tiers, but actually inspecting the implements and
che cattle; and showing the remarkable points d
the animals like experienced breeders Of live stock
"Some of them are really such, and also comps,i.
tors for the premium" Many ladies' Of the high
est rank, take deep interest both in agriculture
and politics; and one lady of rank is represented u
have introduced him n person to the farm offices %
her husbands estate the stables, houses pig
sites and barn-yards, explaining all the modes q
management with the most perfect understanding.
At Ayre, in Scotland, Mr.. Colman was shown soms
Of the best farming he had ever seen. At Falkirk
Tryst, the largest market in the world, he reports
having seen "between sixty and seventy thousand
sheep, and from forty to fifty thousand head of cat.
,e, with horses innumerable" The farmers gen.
orally are represented as extremely rich and intel.
ligent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

THE UNIoN-It is stated, in letter in one OF
the journals, that DR.. Bethune, of Philadelphia, 1e-
livered an eloquent lecture in Washington, few
evenings since, in the course Of which he gave
glowing eulogy upon the value Of the Union, and
wound up by the exclamation, God palsy the arm,
that shall be raised 10 renore the first stone Of this
glorious Un,on" For nearly five minutes the
building shook with the plaudits of the audience
and for a while it seemed as if his lecture must
there end Near him was Mr.. Colcock, of South
Carolina, who disgraced himself by an in1amma.o-
ry dissolution speech during the early efforts 10 Or
ganzs the House. And while the cheek Of almost
every other person guwed with enthusiasm and ap-
probation at the sentiment so eloquen,ly uttered by
Dr. Bethune, his alone paled with confusion and
fear.-Boston Jour
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
POETRY.
MORNING MEDITATIoNs.

pY THOMAS HOOD.
Let Taylor preach upon morning breezy,
How well TO rise while night aud larks are flying,
For my part getting up seems not 30 easy,
BY half, Z" lying
What If the lark does carol in the sky,
Soaring beyond the sky to find him out
Wherefore am TO rise vt such fly?
I'm not trout.
Talk not to me OF bees, and such like huns,
They smell of sweet herbs at the morning prime
Only lie long enough, and bed becomes
A bed Of time.
To me Dan Phebus and his cares are nau5ht,
His steeds that paw impatien,Iy about,
Let them enjoy, say ], as horses ought,
The first turn ont.
Right beautiful the dcwy meads appear,
Besprinkled by the rosy fingered girl
What then, il prefer my pillow dear
To early pearl.
Nv stomach is not ruled by other mems,
And grunbling for a season quantity begs-
Wherefore should miser rise before the hens
Have laid their eggs.
Why from comfortable pillow start.
TO see faint 1ushes in the east awaken!
fig, say !, for any streaky part,
Excepting bacon.
An carly riser Mr. Gray has drawn,
Who used 10 haste the dewy grass among,
To meet the sun upon the upland lawn
Well, he died young.
With chairwomen such early hours agree,
And sweeps that earn beimes their bite and sup,
But Pm no climbing boy, and will not be
All up-allu up.
So here I'l lie, my morning calls defcrring,
Till something nearer TO the stroke Of noon;
A man that's fond precociously Of stirring,
Must be spoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
G. do LEWIS

No. 8, South Fifth Street. Philadelphia,
Importer and Dealer, Wholesale q Retail,
in Wines, Liquors and Segars.
CONSTANTLY on hand, a large and well assorted
" stock which is offered in any quantities on moder-
ate terms, comprising
Mederia Sherry Port Lisbon, Sicily, Tenerif. Nal
aga, Champagne, Claret, Hook, Sauterne and Barsac
Wines.
Old Pale and Dark Cognac Brandies; Jamaica and
ST Croix Rum; Holland Gin; Irish, Scotch and Monon-
gahcla Whislies; Wine Btters, (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 l9, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
JAMES E. BROWN,

Wholesale and Retail Saddle and Trunk Maker,
No. 80 South Fourth Street, between Market Chest
nut Streets, Philadelphia.
INHE attention of dealers and others is invited to his
i assortment of Saddles, Brides, Saddebags, Col.
lars, Whips, &c.-Also TO his superior article Of
TRUNKS, viz: Sole Leather Trunks, Solid Leather
Steel Spring Trunks, Of light weight; Rveted Iron
Frame Trunks, Lady's Dress Trunks, Bonnet Boxes,
Wood Trunks ofdilferent qualities; Valices ofvari-
GUS style and prices; Velvet Tapestry and Brussels
Carpet Bags, Enamellcd Leather Bags, Lady's Trav-
elling Bags, Saches, &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, 1850-02-06
To Southern and western Merchants, &c

To Southern and western Merchants, &c.
culver Ware.-Forks-Table, Medium, Dessert,
- Tea,oyster, and Pickle: Spoons1,Tabls, Dessert
Tea. GRAVY, Mustard and Salt. Ladles-Soup, Oys-
ter, Sauce, Sugar and Cream. Knives-Ice Cream,
Fish, Cake, Batter, Fruit, Dessert.
Tea Sets, of various patterns plain to richly chased
and ofevsry variety OF form Odd pieces made 10
standard.
Plated and Britannia Ware, Of latest patterns, con-
stantly on hand and for sale at
WILSON'S Silver Ware Mandatory,
s. w corner 9TH and Cherry sts., Philadelphia.
December 10, ls49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
LfPPrNCoTT, TAYLOR & 90.
Celebrated Wholesale and Retail
Clothing Warehouses.

(IRe largest assortment IN The United States,)
New Warehouse, South west corner Of Fourth and
Market Streets.
Old Stand, 1913 and 200 Market Street, abous Ssrfh,
Philadelphia,
VXTHERE the largest assortment ofREADY-M MADE
w CLOTHING can be found in this market. Their
stock is always full and complete and they are there
fore always prepared, either in Summers heat or
Winters cold' 10 supply every demand upon them
Their motto is Superior Goods at fair prices, and they
would therefore respectfully solici, the Merchants Of
the Valley Of Virginia to give them call on theI next
trip TO Philadelphia.
December l9, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
STAUN TON SPECTATOR.
T E r NJ S .

hy- -Tae"SPECTATOR"i pubtishedoncsG tcsek,
si Too Dollars year, # paid in aduanee. or !too
Dollars and Fifty Cents Vdelayed beyond The erpirG
ion Of hs gear No subscription ,cllbe discont'n"sd
bss OIL option othe Eo, until aliSrreGrage' are
paid.
Be- post pn,d, or they triliRot be attended TO.
CO. ADVES TISE NEVIS of thirteen lines (or
lsss inserted three times for dollar, and trenty
FOR sash
ssGds 10 Gduer rtisershy theyear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

DowH OF THE ELDER DUcK-The down Of the
Elder duck is one Of the most singular and curious
products of nature it is beautiful and soft, and the
best non-conducter that is known. II is so firm
and elastic that quantity which can be pressed
between the two hands. will form garment which
is little more than the weight Of few feathers, but
which retains more heat Than blanket. The re-
sort of these birds is the wild cold region of the
North. The God of Heaven has provided its down
for the benefit Of the inhabitants Of those cold re-
uinus
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

SINGULAR FREAK OF NATURE.--1he fable Of l.
phis and Ianthe, which forms one of the most srik
ing tales in Ovid's Metamorphoses, was probably
true after all. Just such thing has happened in
the State Of Massachusetts. A petition was yes
terday presented to the Legislature the part Of an
individual in the town of Chilmark, stating that he
has child fifteen years old which was born fe-
male apparently and christened ReLscca, bat that
recently it has manifested itself TO be Of the male
Sex. He therefore petitions tina, the name of this
androgynous offspring may he changed to Wiilian.
We are informed that this account is perfectly cur
rect, and the instance presents Of the most curl
ous cases in physiology. Truth is stranger than
fictiun-Boslon Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
,RN MACINTOSH. WIN. F. WHITE
WACINTOSFI e. WHITE.

Wholesale Ladies' Boot and Shoe yManyfact,Hsr',
No. Is, South Fourth Street, Philadephia.
nj s. w. are extensively engaged in the Manu-.
fI. facturc of EADiES, MISSES, AND Chill.
DREN'S BOOTS and SHOES in all their varie.
ties and keep always on 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 Philade
pha they suit themselves better, either as II re-
CARDS the quality Of their Goods the terms upon
which they prepared and determined to sell them
Call and see them their Old Stand No. Is, South
Fourth Street, Philadelphia.
December l9, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
Hats, Caps, Ladies' Rich Furs, Beaver BOnnets' &C.
WILLIAM II. BEEBE & CO.,

lSS CHEsNur ST., PHILADELPHIA'
VVAvE on hand large and superior assortment Of
III FINE GOODS, in the greatest variety IN iheir
line of trade and offer them TO Merchants and Dealers
generally, at fair aud moderate prices They especial
IL solicit the attention Of the Merchants OF the Valley
Of Virginia 10 their splendid Stock and trust that on
their visit Philadelphia they will not fail 10 give
them n call. Wm II. Gardner, late Of Richmond, Va,
is associated in the firm of w. H. Bcebe Co. and will
take great pleasure in waiting on his Virginia friends.
December 10, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

SrMpLE REMEDY TO PURIFY wArER.-lt is not
so generally known as it ought to be, that pounded
alum possesses ::the property of purifying wa.
ter. A large spoonful ofpulverised alum sPrinked
into hogshead Of water, (the water stirred round
a! the ,ine,) will, after lapse ofa few hours, By
purify it, that it will be found to possesses nearly
ali the freshness and clearness Of the finest spring
water. A pailSul, containing four gallons, may be
purified by single tea spoonful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

BUTTER MAKiNo.-Those who only make
small quantity Of butter and Of course do not churn
every day will find the following important: When
the cream of each day is put into the jar OF pot ln
which it is kept, let the whole be ti,Ted together
hhorvusaiy ffthis is not done, the cream Of each
day will remain in layers as it is put in and the low.
er strata will become Sour and bitter, and when the
churning is dune, will taini the whole.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
WRIGHT & KING.
Clothing Rooms, No. l3R, Market ST. above 4th,
philadelphia.

WHERE at all times can be found complete and
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 must COM
mand and secure their patronage. They manufacture
CLOTHING to order the shortest notice and VIII
be happy 10 respond to all suitable calls from the
try 20 that effect.
December 10, lS49.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
STAUNTON, VA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 1850

CuRIos,rIEs OF ART.-'rhe royal palace of Slut
gart abounds in curiosties and magnificent works
of art, of the most eccentric kind. In one of the
sleeping apartments is necessabe or toilet box,
worth at least 5000 gulders, (about IL. .5OOf) and
bed which was made for Napoleon Bonaparte,
which cost 10000 francs. When you cross the
threshold ofone ofthe salodns,a whtespaniel springs
barking at the door, being moved by clock work
and spring. Another clock represents female
figure made in porcelain the full size Of life and IN
natural colors. The mouth OF The figure is open,
displaying IL front teeth, all numbered from 4 to
l2. In the morning at o'clock, these teeth have
disappeared and the mouth is toothless. At o.
clock thel lady takes tooth from box on her right
and places it in her mouth at 8, she adds another
and thus she continues to add one after another,
,il at o'clock in the evening all are in. All o.
clock she takes away one, and thus on, until q in
the morning the jaws are once more toothless.
The clock is wound up once in days. A Bar
omeieris so arranged that, when it portends rain
little man runs out Of house with an open UNI
brea in his hand, and when it is abOntto snow he
comes out with cloak on, and an approaching thun-
ders!orm the little man announces by coming forth
with prayer book in his hand. These indications
take place IL hours in advance Of the impending
change There is also clock in one of the rooms
representing little man who takes apinch of snuff
every hour and sneezes number Of times, cores
ponding with the hour. In the library there is
copy Of Buttons Natural History in "a volumes TO-
lio, which is printed on pure white satin, while the
illustrations are embroidered on it in fos silk There
is saloon in the palace, so feet long and "a broad.
the floor Of which is covered with one mirror, 50
thick and solid that you can dance on it. This mir
ror was presented from the Emperor Alexander to
his sister, the late queen, and cost two millions Of
silver roubles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

SENDING TO CHINA roR BisLEs.-The Agen,
of The American Bible Society in California writes,
there are so many Chinese 1ocking TO the coast Of
America, attracted as all others by the gold that
he has sent to China for Bibles in that Language,
to supply these immigrants
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

Tx Plassip-fhe parsnip, says the ~ E.
Farmer is hardy plant, and the yield under good
cultivation, is very large. This root is sweet and
nutr,ousand is doubtless Of the moet valuable f"r
stock. Id the island Of Guernsey, England, this
root is cultivated very extensively for all kinds o.
stock, and with excellent success. II grows to
large size, sometimes attaining yard in length.
We hope that more attention will be given to the
parsnip. that its true value may be better known:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

KossUTH.-A letter writer in the London News,
says, "What an extraordinary reputation this man,
Kossuth. has left after him. From Orsuva to Vi
emma, by wafer or by land, there hardly ever pass
ten minutes in the day that you do no, hear men
iion Of his name and in Pesth, where the sale Of
his portrait is capital offence, the Magyars club
together to purchase single copy at exhorbilant
prices, and tear it into fragments which are shared
between them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
PRINTS ONLY.
LEE e. BREW 8 T E r,
a Cedar Street, New York.

Print Wareho,tss- established in lS4S. for the sale
of Printed Caiicoes Exclusively y-dt to,o prices.
Tea BREWSTER confne their attention eSciu,
II siyely 10 the purchase and sale OF American ana
Foreign Prints Their facilities enable them 10 DC 'ne
purchasers in the United States and secures 10
their establishment advantages in asSormt nj and Prees
over any other House,and to which the attention OIL
Merchants is respectfully solicited.
December 26, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

A LONG Per- HotDER.-.On Saturday after
noon an operator in the Eastern telegraph office in
this city says heN. Y. Tribune succeeded in writ
ing direct to Halifax, y. S., distance Of nearly
one thousand miles of continuous wire. This is the
creates, dstarce that any telegraph has yet worked
intelligibly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

&C. The receipt of The Erie Exten,Ion Canal, for
the year about closing, exceeds that of last year
ceipls some Sc, 6,000-amounting, AS they do, to &c.
600 and upwards. The prospects Of the Canal are
highly encouraging.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

Poverty ror cRiME.-Gov. Fish, in his inau-
gural message, says that out of 746 confined on
Blackwells Island at one time during the past year
upon the charge of vagrancy, 220 were there from
the effects Of "poverty, sickness or desitutioD."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
wm. p. wILsTAcH,

No. 2Sl North Third Street, Philadelphia,
Wholesale Importer, Manufacturer and Dealer in
SaddIers' Hardware, Carriage and Harness Fur
niture, Saddle and Carriage Trimmings, &C.,
TEEPS 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 elsew here. He offers his Goods
at such prices will not fail to please his
Remember his place Of business is No. % l-2 North
Third Street, Philadelphia
December 10, lS49.-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

GRiss.-To cause good supply Of grassis The
foundation of all good husbandry, and should be ths
first and last object Of every good one who desires
to be successful and prosperous farmer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

TIE PopE's DILFMMA.-That the Pope is in a
quandary. wherever else he may be, there is no
manner of doubt. "To go, or-not to CO." that is
the question with him and it is the same with the
old philosopher's. "to be or not 70 be.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

Female UkItERsfTY IN GeRMANr.-Itis is said
that certain learned ladies of Hamburg are about to
form University for females in that city, and have
extended call to the celebrated Prot. ForbeL oil
Zurich, 10 take charge Of professorshp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
AENDERSON NJ. BELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
'STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.

N1RACTTSES in the various Courts of Augusta,
u Rockbridge, Bath and Highland. Prompt at
'.sntinh will be- given to all business entrusted to
his care.
Office in the white building opposite the Court
House. next door to John n. Hendren-where ne
may always be fund during business h'urs, except
when professionally absent.
NAV 2, lS49.-tf.