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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
GEN TAYLOR NEVER sUnRENDERs.

"Crttenden, who was recently shot al
Havana,is nephew of John J. Crittenden
u. S. Attorney. He was at first supposed
to be his son. The son is now consul a
Liverpool. It was he who, in the Mexican
war, carried the message of his commando
to Santa Anna, "Gen. Taylor never surren
ders."
! We TAKE. the above from the Mobile Herald
with the view Of correcting az error wIdre-
ly prevalent, that General Taylor himself il
was who uttered the sentiment their attrib-
uted to him, and also to settle question as
to its authenticity, raised by writer of the
press of this city who has, again and again,
through the columns of the sheet he writes
for. said it was en- invention of his own,
drawn from his Imagination "to embellish
an extra"
As to its auth cnticity we have the assu-
rance of Col. Crittcndcn himself, the bare
mention of which IS sufficient to remove any
doubt that may exist from the declaration
of newspaper romancer, who boasts OF
having published to the world an untruth'
1t was during the Mexican w.r, whilst en-
ioying the hospitality of Col. Crittenden's
tent, that we induced him to relate to US
which he did with the reluctance of mod
esty which is a Distinguishing trait in his
characteristic manner in which Santa An
ma came to be so answered land it was thus:
He was a volunteer aid on the staff Of
Gen. Taylor at Buena Vista. On the after
noon of the 22d, before the battle opened,
or shortly after-we do not recollect exact.
ly which-the Colonel was sent to the enc
my by General Taylor with written an
swer to demand to surrender. He was
conducted to and through the camp blind
fold, until in the presence of Santa Anna,
when the bandage was removed and the
despatch delivered.
Having heard its contents through an in
terpreter, the Mexican chief addressed Crit
tenden, and asked: "Is General Taylor
mad Look at my army, sir When you
return inform him of my strength, and ne
must surrender"
The interview took place on an emf
nence commanding view for miles in ev-
ery direction. Around them was a staff
gorgeously equipped, and, numerically, a
little army Oh ilseH' i"en'y '"oNN
men-cavalry, infantry and artillery-were
on the plain below. In the far distance was
the American force; not over four thousand
effective men, without single heavy gun.
"The sight" said Colonel Crittenden,speak-
ing to US, ''was imposing; the tremendous
disparity of force was discouraging, and l
own had misgivings as to the result OF
the impending conflict; but knew the stuff
our men was made of,and determining that
Santa Annals trick Of array should have no
effect apparent to him, said: Gen. Tsy-
lor never surrenders.
This is the history of the celebrated re-
ply. Its publication can in no wise detract
from the renown of the departed hero to
whom it has been accredited, and is but
simple justice to gallant gentleman who
loved and rev cred him.-.E. 0. True Del
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
JENNY LIND A BRIDESMAID 1.-The Night

JENNY LIND BRIDESMAID The Night
lngale has been singing the epithalamium
of Margaret Atkinson and James Mason, who
were married at Saint PauPs Church, in
Lewiston, near the Falls, on Sunday, the
14th inst. And who are jamie and Maggie
Mason The editor of the Buffalo Courier
tells the whole tale in very amusing style
We are sorry that we are obliged to abridge
it in the least degree. He says that Mar.
garet was for long time servant in his
| family and her uniform fidelity, ,uprightness
good nature, intelligence, r1odesty, and qui'
ct cheerfulness, secured for her strong
feeling of regard from all who knew her
Margaret has withal handsome face ofhel
own and passable figure. She is also
neat and tidy in her appearance, and it was
therefore no matter Of surprise that MIR
Jimmy Mason, and one or two other
chaps, should have pulled the door bel
now and then, and equired If Miss Marga.
ret was home Mr.. Seaver says he had
suspicious of Master Jimmy, all along, and
his perseverance had been crowned with
"great success" by changing "the local
habitation and name" of Maggie into the
more formidable one of Mrs. James Cope.
land Mason. During the summer she has
had charge of part of the rooms at the Cliff
ton House near the Falls; and among the
rest those occupied by Jenny Lind, whose
sterling good sense could scarcely have fall
ed to discover the many good points in Mar
caret's character. On Saturday last Maggie,
in the most strictly private and confdenti'
al manner possible, communicated to Miss
Iind's maid the fact that on the following
day she was to be married, and the maid, as
in duty bouud, communicated the same to
her mistress. 81,
No sooner was this done than Jenny, with
the kind heartedness that is one OF hel
marked characteristics resolved that she
would be mistress of ceremonies of the hap.
py occasion, and Immediately took Marga-
rreet's part in it under her own supervisor
From her the "fair bride," received pres
ents of beautiful earrings ,breast-pin, gloves
fan. wedding bonnet, &c., &C., and by hel
she was decked out for the interesting Ger
emony. This completed, Miss Lind read tc
her and to her future husband that beau
tiful chapter of Holy Writ, wherein are
set forth the peculiar duties towards eacf
other of those who are about to enter the
married state. Miss Lind then ordered he
own carriage, and taking into it her com
pap1on, Miss Armansen and Miss Maggie
started for Lewiston, followed in anothe
carriage by Mr.. Otto Goldsmith and th'
happy Mr.. James Copeland Mason. Ar
rived at Lewiston, they proceeded to th'
Episcopal Church, entered, walked up t.
the chancel rail, and there, Miss Lind ON
ciating as bridesmaid and Mr. Otto Gold
smith as groomsman, were united in hol.!
wedlock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
scHooL-BoY DAYS OF WALTER SCOTT.

A correspondent of the Worcester spy
who seems to be perfectly familiar with th
literature and authors of Great Britain, give
some particulars concerning the school-boy
days of Scott, which will be new even tt
those who have read Lockhart's Life. The
writer says:
ga venerable ancestor of mine, whose
native place was the ancient town of Kel
so, in the famous shire of Roxburgh, in the
redoubtable little realm of Scotland, was
first enlightened in the mysteries of the A
B, C, by Mr.. Whale, professor OF letters,
who at the same time counted among his
pupils Walter Scott and ".Jamie Ballen.
tyne" who, in manhood's years, became
Intimately associated in the relations of au'
thor and publisher. This MIR. Whale, ac-
cording to the traditions received and be-
leved by me, was minus one eye, but the
remaining one was rs potential in produ-
cling papitation in eile hearts Of his pupils.
as is that green one, which scatters the ter
rors of its rays into the night of Greek su-
perstition. The glare of this eye was some
times of extraordinary force, derived, 1t
was reported, from passions that were STIR
red to their depths on account OF Mrs.
Whales extensive use, or rather abuse, oi
the disgusting narcotic, laudanum.
When attending MIR. Whales school,
Walter Scott usually wore leathern cap,
close buttoned cloth Jacket, woolen pants
of a coarse material, and he leant upon a
crutch and stick to assist him In his pain
full locomotions. Youth is period of sell
fshness it is only when benevolent reason
emancipates us from its essential egotism,
that we learn to respect the rights, feelings
and misfortunes of others. Walter Scott,
the lame boy, dld not obtain the considera-
ton from hia compeers that Walter Scott
the poet did from the world his awkward,
painful movements amused them and pro-
voked their Tidicule and day by day would
they follow him on his "homeward way" "
pointing the finger of mockery at him, and
shouting "cr'pp7e Wnnie." Spirited and
stout though lame, the insulted boy would
often hurl his crutch at his tormentors, and
woe to him who felt its onward force.
Without his timber friend, however he be-
came immovable, and on this account he
became double object of ridicule; but the
kind little girls always restored it to him; =;
and his gentle maiden aunts, with whom he
resided, generally rescued him from his
rude assailants.
What strange thing is life This dull,
lame boy that Mr.. Whale used to look down
upon with his single eye, s. whom the little
pumpkins used ojibe for his ungainly step,
became, in time, the man whose fame the
world was scarcely large enough to COM
pass, whose footsteps were music to his
friends, whose kindly word and smiles were
his dependent's daily blessings"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
THE POWER OF KINDNESS.

How much is comprised IN the simple
word kindness One kind word, or even
one mild look, will oftentimes dispel thick
gathering gloom from the countenance OF an
afectionate hus band, or wife. When the
temper is tried by some Inconvenience OIL
triAing vexation, and marks of displeasure
are depicted upon the conntenance; anc
perhaps too that most "unruly of all mem
bers" is ready to vent its spleen upon the
innocent husband or wife,-what will 6
kind mien, pleasant reply accomplish
Almost invariably perfect harmony and
peace are thus restored. These thoughts are
suggested by the recollection of a little do
mestic incident, to which was silent
though not uninterested spectator During
the summer months of 1884, | was spend
ing several weeks with happy married
pair, who had tasted the good and ills OF
life together only twelvemonth. Both
possessed many amiable qualities, and were
well calculated to promote each others hap
piness. My second visit to my friends was
of weeks duration, in the month Of De-
cember. One cold evening the husband re.
turned home at his usual hour al nine o.
clock, expecting to find warm fire for his
reception, but instead he found a cheerless,
comfortless room. His first thought, nc
doubt, was, that it was owing to the negli-
gence of his wife-and, under this impress
sion, IN rather severe tone, he said, "Thls
is too bad to come in from the office cold,
and find no fire; | really should have
thought you might have keep it." | sat al
most Notwithstanding for the reply
| we'll knew it was no fault Of hers, for she
had wasted nearly all the evening, and al
most exhausted her patience, in attempting
to kindle fire. She in moment replied
with great kindness, "Why, my dear,
wonder what is the matter with our stove
We must have something done tomorrow
for have spent great deal oftime IN vain
to make a fire." This was said in such a
mild, pleasant tone, that it lad the most
happy effect If she had replied at that
moment when his feelings were alive tc
suppose neglect, 81 don't know who is tc
blame; have done my part, and have been
freezing all the evening for my pain. Il
the stove had been put as it should have
been, all would have been we'll enough. u
This, said in an unamiable, peevish tone
might have added 'fuel to the fire." and
this little breeze might have led to more Sc
rious consequences but, fortunately, hel
mild reply restored perfect security. The
next day the stove was taken down, and the
difficulty, owing to some defect in the fue
was removed. What will not kind word
accomplish
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VOL. XAtHl,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
NO. XLVI.
PUBLIC SPEECHES.

Gov. Seward concluded his argument in
the Michigan Railroad Conspiracy case on
Monday afternoon, and was followed by Mr..
Van Dyke. Tie argument of Gov. Seward
was rriuen out, and is understood to be al
ready in the hands of the printer.
Gov. Seward is one of the most laboricus
pains-taking lawyers in the country. He
never speaks upon any subject without very
-carefuf preliminary preparation, extending
not only to the line of argument to be fol-
lowed and the points to be made, but to the
language used, and the particular form to
be given to every statement. This practice,
we apprehend, is not very common with
American lawyers The great body ofthem,
in the first place, do not expend any great
amount of study upon any part of their cas-
es, except the facts involved, and many OF
the hardest students expend their labor
upon the thoughts, rather than the words OF
their arguments.
Rufus Choate, the great Massachusetts,
lawyers one of the remarkable exceptions.
It is said that he never makes speech OF
any kind without having first written it out
and committed 1t to memory. His legal ar
guments are subjected 10 the same laborious
preparation. The same thing is said to be
true of Edward Everett. ALI his orations
bear marks OF the most careful finish, espe-
cially in language s the formation OF senten-
ccs. Both these gentlemen are gifted with
all extraordinary power of memory. 1t is
said that Mr.. Everett will read;over long
address twice, and then repeat it very near
ly rer5atim. Mr.. Calhoun prepared all his
speeches with a wonderful degree of labor,
and seldom said anything in the Senate
Chamber, which he had not first carefully
considered and shaped in his study. MIR.
Webster generally speaks from full notes,
in which the skeleton of the speech is care
fully developed and all statistical state
ments, quotations, &C., distinctly set down.
He generally relies upon the moment for
language and construction of sentences; but
occasionally, when be desires to make
passage especially strong and imPressive,it
is written out at full length.
1t is very common to look upon all this
preparation for aspeech, as
drawback upon the ability and credit of the
orator, but it really enhances both. There
are very few men in the world, who can
make good speech, without any previous
thought or preparation whatever. They
may say smart things, and put them togeth-
er in pleasant way, but if the subject is
one of any importance, they cannot great
ly enlighten or instruct an audience without
thinking about it,and studying it themselves.
This preliminary studying is really COM
plilnent to the audience, and should be So
regayded.-N Y. Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

t5- The London Times is showing kt-
tie Justice towards America at last-Rof
many thanks to it, since 1t comes per force,
and not of its own good will or disposition
to deal fairly with us. We quote from the
paper of the 2nd ult., the following extract
from an article on the subject of England
and America:
"On the other hand, 1t is beyond all de-
nial that every practical success of the sea-
son belongs to the Americans. Their con.
signments showed poorly at first, but came
out well on trial. Their reaping machine
has carried conviction to the heart of the
British agriculturalist. Their levolvers
threaten to revolutionize military tactics as
completely as the original discovery ofgun-
powder. Their yacht takes class to itself.
Of all the victories ever won, none has
been so transcendant as that of the New
York schooner. The account given of her
performances suggests the inapproachable
excellence attributed to JUPITER by the an
cient poets who describe the King Of the
Gods as being not only supreme, but hav-
ing none other next to him, whats frsti :"
1.-THE America" whats second ?'-
Nothing" Besides this, the Baltic, one
of Collins line of steamers, has "msde the
fastest passage yet known across the Attain
tic" and according to the American jour-
mails, has been purchased by British agents
"for the purpose Of towing the Cunard res-
sells from one shore of the ocean to the 9th
er." Finally, as if to crown the triumps of
the year, Americans have actually sailed
through the Isthmus connecting the two
continents of the New World, and, while
Englishmen have been doubling and grud-
ing, Yankees have stepped in and won the
day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

ADVICE TO THE MEDDLESoME.-A cor
respondent Of the Philadelphia Ledger, who
signs himself "Som ebody," asks: docs a
nybody know somebody' If they do, !
wish anybody would tell somebody to tell
ANYBODY to mind nobody's business but his
own. And then everybody would get along
much better, and feel more pleasant, if no.
BODY meddled with what was nobody's busi.
ness but his own" Very sensible and good
advice, but which could not be driven into
some people with sledge hammer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

THE SHOP GIRLS OF PARIs.-The follow
ing is an extract from "French Gleanings,"
by Ike Marvel,and is lair specimen OF the
sprightly style which pervades the whole
work:
"But if it be good philosophy to bear
meekly with the chatterings OF the shop
man i: it is doubly so with the shopgirls.
"The high-heeled shoes, and high-head
gear, that turned the soul of poor Laurence
Stern, have indeed, gone by, but the Girls.
settle presides over gloves and silks yet, and
whatever she may do with the heart-strlngs,
she makes the purse-strings yield. You
will find her in every shop of Paris-except
those of the exchange brokers, where are
fat middled-aged ladies, who would adorn
the circles of Wall street-there she stands,
with her hair laid smooth as her cheek, o.
yer her forehead-iu the prettiest blue mus
lin dress you can possibly imagine bit
of narrow white lace running around the
neck and each little hand set off with the
same-and a very witch at bargain. He
who makes the shop-girls of Paris bate one
lot of price, must needs have French at his
tongues end.
There may be two at time, there may
be six, she is not ashamed; she has the
same pleasant smile-the same gentle cour-
tesy for each, and her eye glances like
thought from one to the other. You may
laugh-she will laugh back /; you may chat
she will chat back i; you may scold-she
will scold back. She guesses your wants
there they are, the prettiest gloves, she
SAYS, in Paris. You cannot utter half sen.
tence, but she understands the whole; you
cannot pronounce so badly, but what she
has your meaning IN moment. She takes
down package upon package; she measures
your hand, her light fingers, running ovel
yours-QueHe jollie petite main She as
sists in putting pair fairly on !-and how
many pair does Monsieur wish
But one !-ah, Monsieur is surely
Joking. See what pretty colors-and she
gathers cluster in her fingers; and so nice
a fit-and she takes hold of the glove upor
your hand.
Only two ah, it is indeed too few
and so cheap. Only fifteen francs for tht
six pair-which is too little for Monsieur
and she rolls them in paper, looking yo'
all the time fxedly in the eye. And there
is no refusal; and you slip the three piece
of money on the counter, and she drop
them into a little drawer, and thanks yo'
in way that makes you think, as you g
out, that you have been paying for tn
smiles and nothing for the gloves"
es- DR.. Johnson, speaking of a well-dess
ed lady, says "The best evidence cal
give upon this subject is, that one can new
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
John Fl. TIGCue,

ATTORNEY IT Law, Staunton, Virginia Courts:
Il Augusta, Nelson, and Rockbridge BOUNTY Lana
Claims entrusted To him III receive prompt aticntIon
9y- Office on Augusta Street, iumedai'': above the
Post Office Corner
Staunton Dec. 25, lS50.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

e An abolitionist was lately sentenced
to be ducked undsrthe town pump of Hon.
city, Alabama, and then ridden ont ~ -
place on a rail. As the sentence was -
carried into effect, he entered his DIS
against the proceedings as follows 8 81
"Gentlemen, call you to witness, tn,
the whole thing is done without my consent
and rather against my feelings and wishes. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

LunrcRous M1srAKR.-Acurious instance
of unapt quotation is afforded by tomb
Stone in the neighborhood of London, erect
ed to the memory of pious and irreproac;h-
able young lady, who died, quite suddenly,
in her twentieth year; after informing the
reader of which facts, the inscription con-
cludes with the words "Frailty thy name
is woman |"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

&C. The St. Louis Republican says that
one thousand to fifteen hundred men are
now employed on the different sections OF
the Pacific Railroad. The work is progress
inc rapidly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

&- The Order of Odd Fellows now claim.
leS.ooo members in this country, and 1000
Lodges. During the past year there were
80, 600 limitations. Receipts for the year
about s 225 eco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

e. The venerable James Montgomery,
TIE Christian poet of England, will be eigh-
ty years of age on the 5th of November
next, on which day the citizens of his ma
tive town of Sheffield intend honoring him
bv the erection of statue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
William 3. Johnson, i,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Staunton, Virginia-Prac-
tises in the Courts Of Augusta, Rockbridge Rocking
haa sAd Albemarle.
o. Office on Beverly Street, one door West Of the
Eagle Hotel.
Stsuaton, Jan. %, 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
John 3. Watts,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Staunton, Ya-Practises
n iu The Courts Of Augusta, Rockingham aud High
lasd, and will give strict attention To all business en-
trusted to him in his profession.
Stanntop Au~ g. IS5i.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

IGNORANCE OF GREAT PHYSICAL TRUTHS.
How few men really believe that they So
iourn in whirling globe, and that each day
and wear of life is measured by It's revolu
tons, regulating the labor and repose OF
everv race of being. How few believe that
the great luminary of the armament whose
restless activity they daily witness, is an
immovabe star, controlling, by its solid
mass, the primary planets which compose
our system, and forming the gnomon OF the
great dial which measures the thread OF llie
the tenure of empires and the great cycles
of the worlds change. How few believe
that each of the millions of stars-those at
oms of light which the telescope can hard
10 descrv-are the centre of planetary sys-
tens that may equal if not surpass our own?
And how very few believe that the solid
pavement of the globe, upon which they
nightly Slumber is an elastic crust imprls-
oning fires and forces which have often
burst forth in tremendous energy, and art
at this very instant struggling to escape
now finding their way into volcanic fires
now heaving and shaking the earth-Dow
upraising islands and continents, and gath
ering for that final outburst which is to
usher in the new heavens and the new
earth, ''wherein dwelleth righteousness. y
Were these great physical truths OBJECTS OF
faith as well as deductions of reason, we
should lead better life than we do, and
make quicker preparation for its close
.Norih BRITISH Rrriw.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01

mz A western editor has married girl
named Cburch-and says he has felt hap
pier since he joined the Church thah he ever
aid before.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-01
D, Reanner,

GENERAL FORWARDING ACCT and
VI COMMISSION MERCHANT, Scotsville, Virgin
ia devotes his undivided personal attention TO receiving
Goops. MERcHANDIsE AND PRoDucE;
and to sales of Produce consigned to him.
April 2, l95l.--6m.