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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

FACTS IN BRIEr.-Out Of every thousand men,
twenty OF them die annually. The number of in
habiants Of city country rs renewed every ~
wears. The number Of old men who die in thecold
weather. is the number of those who die IN warm
weather, as seven to four The men able to bear
arms form fourth of the inhabitants Of a county
The proportion be:ween the deaths Of women and
tta, Of men is 100 to l0S The probably duration
of female lives is sixtv but after that period the cal
cuation is more favorable to them than men. One
half Of those who are born die before they attain the
age of SEVEN Among 3,i25 who die, it appears By
the registers that there is only persons of 100
years Of age. More old men are found in elevated
situations Than in valleys and plains
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

ORreIs OF THE TERM PRoTEsrANT-The dispute which
had existed between The Emperor Charles and Pope Glenn
enl VII having subsidized, the latter obtained The promise
of imperial help against the hsuds Of heresy which were
breaking in upon the Church from all quarters second
diet was convokeda Spires, in which the interest Of The
emperor succeeded far revoke by maturity votes
The unanimous decision of the former diet; and he forbade
any departure from the Catholic faith and discipline W
general council ssold be assembled. The decree nj the
second diet passed abuu three years after the fne
and was very i'll received by the eecor oSaxony and 9th
er Lutheran princes. They conceived that's resolution
unanimously passed was Of much greater foc' than
one passed afterwards only bya majnry. Accordingly
they entered their prues against the decree of the emperor
and his majority and resolved to maintain the ecclesiastical
code they had established From the circumstances of this
protest the refmprs and their civil supporters were after
wards denumnaed Protestants.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

EVEN WITH llIM.-One OF the conductors on 'he
New Haven Railroad. whose speech smackIng "' 'lle
French or German accent, subjects him to an occa'
sional quiz from the passengers, was wished "a nap
py New Year, by one Of them, during the trip on
New Years Day. "Oh tank you sar, meray Christ
mas, April fool, Fours July, aud all re rest was his
reply.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

A MUSICAL CAr.-There is family residing at South
Boston who have which is exceedingly fond oi mu'
SIC and almost invariably herself beside any me'n-
Der Of the family when they commence playing the piano.
few days snce when the family were engaged IN ano-
he part Of the house. they heard sounds proceeding from
the piano. and repaired the parlo where, much
to their SURPRISE Tabby dscove red seated On the Pa
no stu with her paws upm the keys, making them play
in double quick time, evidently much delighted with her
first effort and also greatly the edifca"n OF the family
No soner however, did the mistress Of the house appear
than puss very politely resigned her seat but has since
resumed her attempts, seemingly with determination TO
acquire knowledge of SO desirable an accomplishment
RUston Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

WRIriNG AND GLASS AMONG THE RoMANs.-The learn
ed Scalger long ago asserted his belief, that the Romans
must have had cursre handwriting. of which, however,
no pruuf has ever been found until comparatively recent
date But within few years, the Ausrans in improving
The channel of the Danube upon the towing path cut
by The river in the time Of Traan, and there in cavern
found the original Day books of The Roman overseer of The
work. viz: boards Of woud with hinges each set enclosing
TWO or four pages and containing The names OF the quarry
men and wages due to each, all written in running hand
idencay like that ofmuden times except that the clerk
seems To have been but ordinary penman. Another
learned writer unlike Scager wrote quite work, TO prove
that the Romans were moi acquainted with the use of glass
for a,indo,rs and doubtless demonstrated to his sat-
islacliun when 10! within the year, glass Dindows pre-
csely like our own have been discovered in Pompeil!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

0o- Jenney says, that after her trip from Wilmington
10 Charleston she does no. wish to DO night in gale
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

aS- Mr.. Lvnton lately made a communication to
the A<iac Society Of London, descriptive of a mode
of punishment, peculiar to the criminal code OF The
Celestial Empire. A Chinese merchan, accused and
convicted of having killed his wife, was sentenced to
die by the total deprivation of sleep The execution
took place Annoy, in the month al June last. The
condemned was placed in prison under the survell-
lance of three guardians, who relieved each other at
every alternate hour, and who prevented him from
taking any sleep. night or day. He lived thus for
nineteen days, ,whou. having slept for single minute.
Al the commencement ofthe eighth day, his suferngs
were SO cruel that he begged as a great favor that
they would kill him by slrangualion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

Swedenborg saws that, .'huugh the virg ns he saw in
heaven were beautiful. The 1coes were neomParaby more
beautiful and increasing IN Deau'y everm"re'
That is certainly encouragement tor the girls to get
married. What girl would willingly remain single in this
world a. the expense of her beauty in the nex'Erdnge
Paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

sHERE's TILL YE. JEMMY."-An Irishman had
been sick for long time, and while in this state
would occasionally cease breathng,and be apparent
iy extinct Tor some time, when he would again come
to- On one of these occasions, when ne had just a.
wakened from his sleep Patrick asked him
"An' how'll We know, Jenny, when you're dead
you're after awakin' up ivery time y
Bring me glass o'grag, and say to me: Here's
till We, Jenny, and if don't raise up an drink, 'her
bury met"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29
AsY8gylT TUBAa g. s@lsNTaFae.
AGRICULTURAL Geology NO s.

Fsldspar is composed offour oxydes-silex, al
umina clay, iron, and potash; slick predomnates.
Of quartz in all lis varieties, it is almost the entire
element; of fejspar, i. is The principal alumlnous
or clay soils contain frequently twice as much siiex
aumina The quantity Of iron and potash IN ieid-
par is small, not often over Two three per cent
Il appears then .ha, sand is composed Of two OK
ydes or chemical combinations again combined by
The same agency. Fedspar or clay Is composed Of
four oxydes, also combined by chemical affinity, 10
form compound still more complex than quartz or
sand. The quartz and feldspar are combined by
mechanical mixture to form rocks and soils.
il hence follows that in these two elements Of
soils, quartz and feldspa, sand and clay, are not
less than six combinations Of ultimate principles, or
oxygen and metals all by chemical affinity, and two
combinations a. leas. Those compounds forming
those two elements. These six chemical Compounds
again compounded by chemical agency, are then y.
niled by mechanical mixtures to form rocks and
soils
Quartz and fedspar cot only the essential ele-
ments of soils, but also among the most important
minerals in the arts Of civilization. The principal
material of glass s quartz; that of porcelain. feldpar.
The presence of potash soda, some alkaline cub
stance acting as lux, is indispensable in the manu-
featuring of each Of these important articles ofdomes-
tic economy.
After performing the important agency Of prodae.
ing yegetaton-of course furnishing our wheat, our
corn, our beef, and our pork-quartz Of porous
character constitutes the French burr, for changing
grains into four PuIverzed quartz cemened BY iron
into sandstone, forms grindstones, for sharpen
ing the axes and chisels Of the mechanic and tho
knives and scissors of the bousekeeper. For some
animals il is essential to the process of digestion
fowls cannot live without it.
Everything, animate and inanima.e; every pro-
duct of nature and Of art; every human being in g.
very position aud condition of life.he sturdy fam
er, the busy mechanic, the industrious housekeeper,
the delicate refined lady, The polished gentleman, the
enlightened teacher, the wise statesman, and the
noisy politician: in word, everything which has
physica! existence bears visible testimony to the ne-
cessi,y of this inpnrant element Of mountains, rocks
and sois-ofq quartz, sand-"a common stone"
Experiment: Shake a tumbler, containing little
newly y-slaked lime and some WATER let the tumbler
stand till the lime settles and the water becomes
clear; pour The wafer into another tumbler aud
blow into il air from the lungs through quill or
pipe-ste; the clear becomes turbid with white
fakes or sediment, by the carbonic acid from tho
lungs uniting with the lime N the water forming .he
carbonate Of lime-Josiah Holbrook.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29
A JEWISH WEDDING.

Married in this city OH Wednesday last, by J. c
Jocelyn, ESQ., Mr.. Meyer LEWISTON, and Miss lherss'
Hirsche, both formerly of Cincinnati.
After the ceremony had been performed by Esquire
JoceIyn, The rites of the Jewish Marriage ceremony
were performed, MIR. Wolfe, of Louisville officiating
This ceremony was interesting and imposing. The
certificate of marriage, the VOWS, prayers and bene-
diclon were repeated in the Chaldalc language BY
the parties
The frs. ceremony being closed, the bride with.
drew, followed by the ladies present MIR. Wolfe
then commenced the exercises, according TO The Jew
ish mode, by offering up prayer, whlch was re-
sponed to in order by the members ni the faith pres
en, prayer followed by the brother OF The bride,
and The bridegroom placed under canopy to re-
celye the bride The bride then coming in, followed
by the ladies present, and being placed beside the
bridegroom, the marriage ceremony was then read (;
grace was said over glass of wine, which was given
to the bridegroom who sipped from it, when it was
passed to the bride In passing the ring on the BRIDES
finger, the bridegroom said "Behold thop art holy
to me with this ring, according 10 the law Of Moses
to the <raeleS." He then crushed glass under his
heel thus indicating The strength of the ties that bind
him to his bride, explaining more fully, that the
pieces shall be as easily pul together. and The glass
made whole again, as To change his affection for the
one 10 whom his VOWS are plighed. Then the mar
rage certificate was read aud the father OF the BRIDE
groom came forward (an old gentleman, Of three
score Years, whose blindness prevented him from
seeing the object Of his sons love and source OF hap
piness,) and pronounced a benedicton over glass
OF wine which lie passed to the bridegroom and ladies
and the relatives, when the whole company adjourn
ed to tie dinning. ng.room.--.Nso Albany Bulletin.
SHENsToNE AND THE RoBBER.-Shenstone was
one day walking with lis Della Miss Wilmot)
when rather unpleasant intruder rushed on, Of the
thickei and presenting pistol to his breast, deinan-
ded his money. Della tainted, while Shenstone qu-
ey surrendered his purse anxious to see the back
ofthe man as quickly as possible. The robber seized
the money, threw his pistol in The water, and imne-
dately decamped. Shenslone ordered his foot-boy
10 follow him al distance, and observe him whi,h-
er he went In short time the lad returned and
informed his master that having traced the man TO
his house, he peeped through The key hole ct the
door, and saw him throw the purse 10 his wife, aud
then taking up two of his poor childre one ON each
knee he said he he'd ruined his soul to keep him from
starving and Immediately burst into flood OF tears
Having learned that he was laborer, reputed to be
honest and industrious, bu, oppressed by want aud
large family, Shenstone went to his house, when the
man kneeling down at his feet mplored mercy
The Poet 20, only forgaye him, but furnished him
with employment. as long as he liyed.-C Chambers
Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

e. The Chaldeans and Egypusns' year was da:-
ed from the su;unpal equinox.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29
7, VA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY %, 1851.

her fall-,he horse reared-and down came his heavy
ofupon my Mary!
II cannot tell you what followed. ! saw them rise
round on every side. There cries but knew 'ha'
piercing shrieks drowned them. ssw bood-fed oiooo
upon my dear childs facet had sprung 10 her ere 'he
horse had hardly moved, and seized her from oeneath
him. and all connected with The place rushed TO my siae.
"But she-,he bsau.iful-she, my dol-:lte and nope
moment before so full Of joy had clasPed 10 my
hear, corpse!
"Ay she was dead dead. like everything to me that
should be full of life-dead, and lived!
IL know no more-no more " said the poor maniac, as
he wiped his dry eyes, as if there had been enough TO
wish away 81 could have ~ept once, but now my eyes
are dry and have tears to shed. Men tell me mat
she lies besides her mothers grave and that tor many
hours they could not separate U.S. but remember not
that it was so. But they brought here to this dark
place, and shut the bright light, and viii not let me
listen 10 the song of birds, smell the fragrance Of the
flowers they chain me down, ay load me with double
manaces as these. When they have barred the doors,
ah! they close them to my Mary. see her now,
with The red blood streaming down her pale facedon't
lie, lie zee il-away! away"
And with tear Of real piey, and after obtaining the
location Of The graves, turned from him, and the
massive doors again closed and barred upon the
"NIANIAc Clown
lloRssBAcY RIDING IN MADElRA.-The Hon John A.
Dix in his recent work. "A Winter in Madeira" gives
an amusing account of horseback riding at funcha For
80 ceats an hour fine horse be hired at any livery sta
be together with attendant who follows IN foot;
and when you desire ride fast he catches hod Of your
hurse's tail and is drawn along In this way he prevents
you from running away from him. MIR. Dix says that the
horses SOON become accustomed these human appendage
and that the fellows have way of making the horse go
fast or slow as they DESIRE in spite of the rider MI Dix
saws that for ladies' this association uf hurse and driver
great convenience They need other attendant. He is
always ready render any iance If the Nurse loses
shoe he has hammer and nails in his pocket 10 replace IT,
1t is not easy fancy ludicous spectacle than Ia
dy riding through the city at full gallup with man hang
ing 10 The tail Of her hse but such are Of hourly
OCCURRENCE in Fuacha and the eye becomes accus
toned TO them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

e. swell, Charley" said an anxious parent 10 an
urcha OF some three years, on Christmas day, "what
did you find in your stocking this morning." sFind
father" replied the hopeluI, "why found big hole"
The father give the boy one cent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29

And with tear Of real pe,y and after obtaining the
location Of The two graves, turned from hin and the
massive doors again closed and barred upon the
MMANIAc CLOWN"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29
The leading cities of the United States rate thus un

Louisville, Buifao and washington are aoOu1 24oU0
each.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-06
MECHANICAL.
3 FINE WATCHES AND FINE

"a JEWELRY.-CHhRLE A. EVARD,
Gskaz6 Wa'eh-MoIer and Jcweiler, LYYcHBun3 }.
VA.-1he subscriber feels grateful for the very b.
era patronage extended 10 him. and would re-
speciinlly inform tie citizens of Lynchburg aad
the surrounding country. that he Is receiving the
largest and finest Of the above articles
thar he has offered in this market. The fol-
lowing comprises a portion Of his stock, such
Fine gold and silver hunisman and plain cnsed
Watches. warranted Is carat and 10 jewels, the f.
nest offered in this market, made by Jos. Jon
son; Gold fob, guard and breast Chains, Seals and
Keys, Ear Rings and Finger Rings, of various
kinds; Breast Pins; Loekets; glass Bracelets Cuff
Pins; Necklaces gold and silver Spectacles; Table
and Ten Spoons; Soup and Cream Ladies'; Silver
Forks and Butter Knives plain and set Silver
Combs gold and silver Pencils; fine silver Boquctte
Gases; gold and silver Thmbles; pocket silver and
pearl Card Gases, and many other articles too nu-
nierous to mention. All he asks is call as lie
feels confident that he suit both in quality and
price.
~ He also repairs Watches and Clocks, in the
best manner and on the most reasonable terms.
He invites those who has work done of that kind to
give him tfinl as from his long experience in
that branch Of his profession, he feels certain thar
he will fail give satisfaction his customers.
tTS- Old Gold and Silver taken in exchange for
anything in my line. CiiAS. A. EvARD,
May 22-ts doors aboBe Exchange Corner.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-06
"A sADDLERY and Harness

ENA MANuFACTORY.-T The subscriber takes
X this method Of informing his customers
and the public generally, that he is manugac-
turing and viii keep constantly on hand, large
and general assortment Of Saddles, saddebnes,
Brides and Nartingnles, from the plaincst to the
finest patterns. His assortment OF Carriagc, Wag-
on aud other Harness. will be found to be of supe-
rior workmanship and good materials. A supply of
Trunks, Carpet Bags, Sadder's Materials, and
cry nrtice 10 be found in such rstnblishse n,s Ire
lattcrs himself will be found npon examination in
his stock. He solicts call from all desiring to
purchase. trusting that hsexpericnce, faithful work
manship and determination to please, will secure
sales. Repairing in all the above branches will be
promptly attended 10.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-06
a RE.iOVAL.-Thc subscriber thank

* REMOt subscriber. thank
n tul for the liberal patronage heretofore ex
GAsxxstended to him. would respectfully infurm
his ttends and the public generally, that be has
moved his Watch and Jewelry establishment to the
house one door above MIR. John kinnier's and OPP
posiic RumLough's Big Red Hat," where he has
on hand IA neat and well selected assortment of
MATCHES AND JEU'ELRY of the latest
styles. All in want of articles in his line
ncstly requested to ca and examine his stock.
he is determined to sell on the most reasonable
terms. A good assortment ofSilver Ware constant
ly on hand, manufactured by Mr.. Henry Silver
thorn, which will be sold as low as cen be bought
elsewhere. EDW. W. VICTOR.
n. b. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired at
the shortest notice, and reasonable terms. The
highest price paid for old gold and silver.
APP p24-ts T.. Wv.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-06
"a ATTME SIGN OF FHE RED

~ BAT-FALL FASHIONS ron ISL
The subscriber has received the fall fashions of
fine Dress Hans, and Is prepared furnish those
who may favor him with "A call, without any enco-
miums on his own manufacture. Call and examine
ior yourself if my hats can be ccIpsed in beauty,
quality or price
Aue ol-,s IAC0R RIrMPOTrGH
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-06

N. Lopez, executed; P S vap vecbten,
delivered to Captain Platte; Andre Con
zalez, in prison; Somers, n Orleans. par
doned; Capt Lopez, in prison; Julio Her
ren, detained here; A Kelly and w s.
Hanves, liberated
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-06
DHsaADELPHTA mARSEEamd

II HON WOKh.-J NIRLIHEIiSA 4 son
300 B0,ght !Shcd, Ph&odd1hn, furnish nil
kinds Of Marble and Red Stone Work, consisting
OF Marble Nantes, Monuments, Fonts, Head
Stones, Flooring lyle. and all kinds of Front work,
&c. Orders promptly executed aud WORK warrant
ed asufDst breakage transportation.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-06
! IRON y BRASS FOUNDRY.

q E5sON & DssAss FOUNDRY.
* s. MACHINE AND TOBACCO PRESS
W FACTORY The undersigned respectfully
inform the public thst they have added addition
al amount Of steam power to their establishment and
are now prepared tn execute any work in the above
line in u style not inferior to any in the State.
They keep constantly ON hand. all kinds ofCast-
ings. and would ask particular attention 10 their
bcraiif,,l assortment Of PLAIN AND FANCY
CRATES, STOVES, &c.
They offer their services for the manufacture of
all kinds of Machinery; such as Horse Power Mill
Gearing, &c. Ali kinds Of Plo~s, together with
many other Agricultural Implements. are krpt con-
stantlv for sale. They manufacture Wheat fresh
ing Machines of the most approved patterns, at tho
large Brick Foundry, Main Street, below the Frank
lin Hotel. J.T. & q. s. DlUGCiD.
March 2-lv
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-06
B ATTziESlGN OF TEE REsE

~ IlAT-FAI.L FASHION FOR 1871
The subscriber has received the Fab Fashion of
Gcntlcmcn's fine Dress Hats of the latest ard most
approved style, and is now prepared to furnish his
friends and customers and the public generally,
with an article of Hats that cnnt be surpassed in
the State for beauty, quality and price, and most
cuIncstly sociis call from oil the llat-wearirg
community, rs hc intends spare pains
pcnsc in milking up his work, in such manner us
to eclipse all former cgort in the production Of ,hc
silk Hat. Hekceps constantly on hand large as
sormcnt Of all the various STYLES and qualities Of
HATS AND CIPS for wholesale or retail. All
hc asks is call. Insure sales, the articles win
recommend themselves Call ut the sign of the
Bine HgI Aus IS-ts NM. STITZER.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-06
ENAsNlONAELE TAiLOEszNG.-.

T. Having received our Fa3 and IriHier FaA-
ions, prepared to carry on the TAI
LORING BUSINESS in all its branches From
1ur past experience We are satisfied that clothing
nude by cannot be surpassed in beauty of lit OF
cxrellcncc of q pra p'apslp; and we viii wprrdnt
our work to fit well in nll eases.
We beg leave TO return thanks 10 the public
for the liberal encouragement heretofore extended
TO us. aud ask n continuance of the same.
~ Shop opposite the Big Rcd llar.
Sent 99--ts PAGE < CULLEN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-06
AW PARTNEiIsEIIP.

IL signed having this day formed partner
sip IL the practice Of Law. win attend % ull busi-
mes. ceah,lcI 10 them in the countes Of Bedford.
Campbell. Amherst and Appomatox, and the Cor
poratioo 81 LynelIbGrg.
~ 0aicc opposite George NJ Rucker, Main
street, Lyuchburg, Va.
JOHN o. l.. GOGGfN.
Julv iE-ts FREDERICK w. PAGE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-06
IUO CARPENTERS AND House

l. BUILDERS.-0n hand large and well Sc
lecied stock of Building Materials. such as RIM
morticc, stock, closet and door Locks, fast loose
and Parliament Butts, in addition 90 n general as
sor,ment Of Carpenters Tools and Cabinet Makers
Materials in great variety, all of which is offered
very low. Sep Its a. NiNSTON.