Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-03

| and though in Europe, men nave lot HosI Pat' d
bandoned the fashonn some paris oil tney are sill
worn. A strange fashion in the time OF Shakespeare
prevailed for men to wearthem and also roses stuck
in the ears; and although the great Bard censure:
the folly of wearing earrings, IN one the portraits
supposed to represent him. each ear is adorned WIN
this et1eminate ornament
In the East Indesa small jewel,in form resembling
rose. .adorns one nostr of even the poorest Maaba
woman and those of the fair sex VINO accompanied the
Indo-Anglican army from India to Egypt some years
ago, wore very large rings of silver in their noses
In Persia and Arabia these are also common, and il
is considere piece Of gallantryto salute the SEQ
ra-pai nled" mouth of lady through the large ring
Gle il by suspension from her nose. They also wear
little bells of precious metal fastened to their feet
which tinkle as they walk trip along so that lii
erally, like The lady in the Dursury tale "with rings
on the fingers and bells on the toes" the ladies have
music wherever they CO. -
When we turn to the savage races, we shall find
this desire carried to ridiculous and even monsrous
extent In some, the head of a newly born infant is
squeezed into disproportion between two pieces
of woodland tatooing and redochring take the place
of rouge and pearl powder; in others the are en-
larged sufficiently 10 admit plates Of oyster pearl-fsh
as large as saucers. In order 10 introduce the i'm
mense earrings. an ncison is made through the ear
and flament, formed of cocoa nut leaves tightly
rolled together, is thrust into the opening. This fila
ment is gradually enlarged till it has stretched the
oriice to two inches in diamaier. The perfection
required being then attained, the wound is allowed
to heal, and the ear may then be ladened with any
amount of ornament The ear Oft European lady
would be regarded with contempt by these Eastern
fashionables of both sexes, for men well as wo-
men wear the ear loaded with coins, jewels, flowers,
or any thing they procure valuable in their eyes
as ornaments. But amongst some OF the Indian tribes
the noblesse alone allowed the privilege Of hav-
ing an ora6ce through the ear of more than three
inches in diameter while the lower orders are re-
sricted TO that size. In the Sandwich Islands the
inhabitants enlarge the incison 10 such an extent
that the ear is frequently dragged down 10 the waist
THE LOVE OF HoME.-It is only the shallow
minded pretenders, who either make distinguished
origin matter of personal merit, or obscure origin
matter of personal reproach. raunt and scofing at
the humble condition Of early life affect nobody in
this country, but those who are foolish enough 10
indulge in them, and they are generally sufficiently
punished by the public rebuke. man who is not
ashamed of HIMSELF need not be ashamed of his ear
ly condition.
1t did no, happen to me to be born in log cabin,
but my elder brothers and sisters were horn IN log
cabin, raised amid the snow drifts of New Hamp-
shire, at period so early as that when the smoke
first rose from its rude chimney, and cured over the
frozen hills, there was no similar evidence oil White
mans habation between it and the settlements on
the rivers of Canada. It's remains still exist. make
it an annual visit carry nv children toit to teach
them the bardships endured by the generations ' bio"
I,ave gone before them. love to dwell on Inc Ten
er recollectons, the kindred ties the early affections,
and the narrations and incidents, which mlnge with
all know of this primitive family abode. weep
10 think that none of those who inhabited it are now
among the living and if ever fail in atfec!lonate
yenera,ion for him who raised it and defended It a.
ganst savage violence and destruction, cherished all
the domestic virtues beneath its roof and through the
fire and blood of seven years revolutionary war, 10
serve his country and to raise his children TO con-
di,ion better than his own, may my name and the
name Of nv posterity, be blotteG forever from the
memory OF mankind !-Daniel Webster.
A Curious RELIc-A Mr.. Thompson, who is
composi,or in the Courier Office in this city, has in
his possession very interesting historical relic-a
small embroidered cambria pocket handkerchief,
which was used by Charles J. upon the scaffold, and
which is stained with his blood il came originally
from John Fenwicke, who was major OF cavalry IN
Cromwell's army and in that capacity was required
10 be present al the execution of the unhappy mon
arch. The relic passed from his family TO that OF
Jacob Lyell, whose wife emigrated to New Jersey
near The close of the l7h century, and was connect
ed with the Fenwcke family. She gave 1t to her
daughters, who kept it with the greatest care and al
their death passed into another branch OF the lam
y, and has finally come into the possession OF Mr.
Thomson. lis authenticity seems 10 be clearly
traced and proved beyond doubt. The handkerchief
is of small size, and the figure of the Scottish thistle
is embroidered around the edges. Upon one corner
is very small figure of crown II is as large as
a Jollar-the others smaller. The linen is con-
siderably discolored by time. 1t seems 10 have been
roned, but not washed-.N Y. Post.
BARGAIN HUNrING-lf there is one thing that wo.
men love more than another it is bargain hunting'
Only make the dear souls" believe that you are sac-
rifcing" cambrics and laces at 30 per cent below
prime cost, and they will buy whole cart loads oil
The trash, whether they want it or not There are
men in town who have made fortunes by just running
themselves two or three times ayelr, and by "selling
off" their entire stock by order of the assignees.-
Indeed it is an axiom with our dry goods men that
ladies will never enter shop so long as remunera-
ting prices are asked. On the contrary. only make
''lhe angels" believe that you are going to The dogs
and that you are giving away your goods, "in order
TO close the store on the first Of next month" and
down they will come upon you in droves. and for
the qualification of buying shilling apron for nine
pence, will give whatever you may ask for any thing
else you may offer. Like owls, women delight to
haunt "runs"-a ruined haberdasher in particular.
A MODEST CLERK.-A young lady, with mind
intent on shopping, entered store on certain oc-
casion, and addressed lresh-looking rosy checked
youth, desired to know if he had any nice silk hose
aCertainly, Miss" replied he, and Immediately the
counter was strewn with The delicate articles Alter
selecting pair, she looked up very innocenlly and
enquired
"How high do they come, -
The clerk blushed, turned in all sorts OF cool''
bmt spake not word. She gave him look ol sur
prise, and repeated her question. Again the you'h