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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
FRESH & FASHIONABLE STYLES,
Watches, Clocks, sIesUei''y sc.
SIGN OF THE WATCH.

Geo. B. WRIGHT invites the attention OF
W his friends and the public to his large and
beautiful stock of goods, purchased in New ENl
York and Philadelphia, consisting partly OF tGl
fine Gold & Silver London s Geneva Watch h---'
es Gold Fob, Vest and Guard Chains Seals and
Keys Fine Brilliant, Pearl. Garnet and Jet Breast
Pins Ear Rings Finger Rings Cuff Pins; Pen
ellis; I.ockets Bracelets; Vest Hooks; Studs; l.
Vory Tablets; Gold and Silver SpecSs. large as
sortment. to suit all ages Gold and Silver Thin
bes; Fine Gold Pens and Holders; Coral Neck
lacos and Armets Port Monies Card Cases Mu-
sic Boxes Pen Knives; Chess Men Tooth Brush
es thermometers.
M.SO-Silver Table, Desert, Tea, Salt and
Cream Spoons Sugar longs Butter Knives La
dies; Pickle Knives and Forks; Albata Spoons
Forks and 4 fine assortment OF Clocks.
ey- Sole Agent for the sale of Dixon's celebrat-
ed London Watches.
e5- Watches and Jewelry repaired promptly s
neatly and warranted. Old Gold and Silver TAX
on in exchange.
Remember the place. sign of the Golden Watch
GEO. b. WRIGHT.
Staunton, April 81. 1852.
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POE TRY

''The soul Of melancholy gentteness."
There's not charm, this world affords, SO formed
to win and bless;
A grace that tells of native Heaven-like female
gentlenes,
IT'S not the bloom of woman's cheek, to pass so
soon away .
But loveer tint, her hearts soft hue, in ever
sweet display.
We worship first at Beauty's shrine kneel, flat
ter, and ADORE
Our idol fades, our worship fails, and youths wild
trance is o'er;
The light, that on her altar shines, is but earth's
meteor flame,
Not, kinded at the skies, to burn, through every
change, the same.
Then that pure appetite of soul, all yearningly,
comes on >
We long for moral increments, when passions
thirst is gone.
The fever of the heart is o'er,-its vague delrium
And woman, gentle, kind, and true, its healthful,
dream at last.
Though wit may charm, from female lips, and
mirth elicit praise,
Though song, and dance lead prison'd sense in
sportive Beauty's maze.
These are but Summer flowers that fall, and leave
the stem all bare,
While no reviving Spring returns with bloom and
fragrance there.
Oh! could be as have been,-and meet, in life,
again,
The outward graces that have led me captive in
their train,-
They'd be as circling trinkets now, all bright, but
valueless,
Without the central pearl of price,-the gem Of
gentleness.
ELLENDALE, VA. w. B. B.
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STAUNTON MALE ACADEMY,

TvEiE undersigned, on behalf OF the trustees,
Il take pleasure in announcing to the pubic that
this Institution will be re-opened under the super
intendence of Rev. WIN. g. CAMPBELL.
Mf. Campbell has been long and favouraoiy
known in Western Virginia as most competent
Instructor and Disciplinarian of youth. Contem-
plating permanent connexion with the Academy
his interests as well as public spirit will guarantee
diligent and faithful effort to satisfy all feasona
BILE expectations. &C.,,
The Academic year will commence on the 10th
day of next August, and close on the 10Th OF June,
1858 1t will be divided into two sessions, OF nve
months each, with no other vacation than the
usual Christmas recess.
All the usual branches of liberal English and
Classical Education will be taught
TERMS OF TUITI N.
Ordinary English course per year of lo oooo
months S2O w
The same with Chemistry Nat. Philos-
ophy, Rhetoric, &c., &C. S23 OO
attn and Greek I.anouaqes $50 90
Contingent fee for incidental expenses, 5O
Arrangements for instruction in French and Ger
man can be provided if desired, for which an extra
charge will be made.
Pupils will be charged from the time of entrance.
No deduction made for lost time except by reason
of sickness, and no pupil received for less period
than five months, unless by special agreement with
the Principal.
In the great variety of Text books now existing,
it is very difficult to secure entire uniformity in
the Academy. Desiring to avoid involving pa
rents in the tax of new school books, complete
list of those preferred will not now begiven. It's,
however highly desirable that pupils according to
their respective departments Of study should be
provided with the following:
Bullon's Eng. Latin and Greek Grammars,
Latin and Greek Readers,
Davies Arithmetic and Algebra,
Draper's Chemistry and Nat. Philosophy,
Mitchell's Ancient and Modern Geography.
Books may be had in Staunton on reasonable
terms.
Boarding is furnished by genteel families in town
at $40 a month, which covers all charges. Board
ers will be subjected to such regulations while out
of School as the Principal may prescribe to promote
their health and mental and moral improvement.
For farther particulars, apply to the Principal or
to the undersigned. b. M. SMITH,
WIN. FRAZIER,
Committee of Trustees.
Staunton. June 23, lo52.-tlstO.
o. Watchman s Observer copy and send act
to this office.
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EtIliOpiR,

Bavard Taylor, writing to the New York
Tribune from Khartoun, the capital of E.
gyptian Soundan, describes his ride down
The Nile. He says:
Here, where expected to ride through
a wilderness, find garden. Ethiopia
might become in other hands the richest
and most productive part of Africa The
people are industrious, .peaceable, and de-
serve better masters. Their dread OF the
Turks is extreme, and so is their hatred.
stopped one evening at little village on
the Western bank. The sailors were sent
to the houses to procure eggs and fowls,
and after long time, two men appeared
bringing, as they said, the only chicken in
the place. They came up slowly, stopped,
touched the ground, and then laid their
hands on their heads, signlfying that they
were as dust before our feet. Achmet paid
them the thirty paras they demanded, and
when they saw that the supposed Turk had
no disposition to cheat them, they went
back and brought more fowls. Travellers
who 60 by the land route give the people
an excellent characterfor hospitality. | have
been Informed that it is almost impossible
to buy anything even when double the val
ue of the article is rendered; but by asking
for it as favor, they will cheerfully give
YOU whatever they have.
On the third day saw the first hippo
potamus. The men descerned him about a
quarter of mile off as he came up to
breathe, and called my attention to him
Our vessel was run towards him, and the
sailors shouted so draw his attention =
GLOW IS your wife, old boyi" "Is Sour
son married yet Z" and other like exclama-
tions. They insisted upon it that his Curl
osity would be excited by this means, and
he would allow US to approach. l saw him
at last within hundred yards, but only the
enormous head, which was more than three
feet across the ears. He raised It with a
tremendous snort, opening his huge mouth
at the same time, and more frightful mon
ster never saw. He came up in our wake
after we had passed, and followed us for
some time. Directly afterwards we spied
five crockodiles on sand bank. One of
them was a grayish color and upwards of
twenty-five feet in length. We approach
ed quietly to within few yards of them,
when my men raised their poles and shout
ed. The beasts started from their sleep and
dashed quickly into the water, the big yell
low one striking SO violently against the
hull that | am sure he went off with the
headache.
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Hot SuMMER.-ln IT'S it did not rain
once from the month of April to the month
of October, in France. The crops were
burnt up, the rivers were dried up, and the
theatres were closed by decree of the Lieu
tenant of Police. The thermometer mark
ed So degrees Reaumur (11S of Fahren-
beit) In gardens which were watered fruit
trees flowered twice. In 1723-24 the heat
was extreme. The highest temperature
which man can support for certain time
varies from 40 to As degs. (1O4 TO 113 of
Fahrenheit.) Frequent accidents, however,
occur at less elevated temperature"
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WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY
-rsIs%
DAVID =. BEAR,

rs now receiving from Philadelphia and Balti-
more, the largest and best selected stock OF
Jewclry,
ever brought to this market, consisting in part Of
Extra fine Gold and Silver Watches. from IsSs>
As TO 5000 fine Marble and other Clocks, IS
Fob and Vest Chains. Ladies and Gents Breast
Pins, Finger Rings, Gold and Silver Pencil Cases,
Gold and Silver Spectaces. Gold and Silver Thin
bles, Port Monies, Silver Table and Tea Spoons,
Plated DO, do, fine Gold Pens, Girondoles, Cas-
tors, Fruit Baskets, Flutes, Spy Glasses, Pen and
Pocket Knives, Revolvers. Pistols, Rifles, Shot
Guns. Card Cases, Extra Percussion Caps, Cuff
Pins, Butter Knives. Silver Ladies'. and all other
articles kept in the best Jewelry Stores.
Oc,- Watches. Clocks and all kinds of repairing
done at short notice, and in the best manner, and
warranted.
Staunton, May 10, 1852.
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StauntOn Sky. Light
Daguerrean Gallery.

'y'HE subscriber has just opened his new Dag
ucrrean Gallery, opposite the Spectator Or
flee. where he will be happy to see all who are at
all interested in the beautiful art of Photography
Having fine sky and side lights and every 9th
er facility. he is prepared to produce the finest re-
suits Of which the art is capable. The very great
advantage of sky-ight is known to all who have
given any attention to the subject Entire salts
faction given in all cases. or no charge.
Pictures taken in all kinds Of weather. Dark
dressing greatly preferable j. kEAGf.
Staunton. July 2S. 1852.
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE,

VyIiE subscribers would respectfully inform the
IL public that they are now prepared Cat the
room formerly occupied by Messrs. Jones s White,
enc door East of Mr.. \. j. Deakins' Store) to
s. manufacture and sell BOOTS AND rss,
W{ SHOES of every description. made yRS
VAIN the ueatest style and Of the best' a.
materials.
They have also on hand large and well select
ed stock of Northern work which they will sell
very low.
They would particularly call the attention OF
the public to their own work. as they have pro-
cured from the North large supply Of the best
materials. They hope by strict attention to bust
ness to receive share of public patronage.
III. < j. FAUST,
One door East Of \. j. Deakins' Store.
sStaunton, June so, 1852.
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nemocratic machinery in Motion.

The Concord IN. H. Statesman supplies
sketch of the machinery in operation at
General Pierce's headquarters for the man
ufacture of Democratic enthusiasm, and the
guidance of the faithful throughout the land
We insert portion, that Our Whig friends
NAV perceive the character of the agencies
with which they have 20 contend IN the
present campaign:
"There are probably at least five hun.
dred men in New Hampshire who, should
General Pierce be chosen, expect to have
prominent political stations abroad, saying
nothing of as many more who are on the
lookout for the crumbs to be cleaned from
commissions as Postmasters and other small
offices within the bounds Of New Hamp-
shire. The Loco Focos Of this State are
born with an instinct for office, and it new
er dies out-and should such an event take
place as the election of Gen. Pierce, they
will on the 4th of March, 1853, be as plen-
tiful and troublesome at Washington as the
flies of Egypt. II
the prominent politicians OF the State
More or less of them are constantly coming
and going, and they regularly elect Pierce
and King, almost without struggle, at
each meeting of the club. Strangers ar.
rive in the course of the, day at Gass's, are
taken into the meeting, and not only name
the States going for them, but the precise
maiorities BY which they will be carried
The most active correspondence is kept up
with all parts of the country-three-fourths
of the tocofoco lawyers here and their stu
dents having thrown Coke and Blackstone
to the dogs and taken to writing, either tor
the newspapers or for the eye OF the WIRE
pullers scattered over the land. The New
Hampshire Patriot is issued daily, and for
the sole purpose of sending to the remotest
portions of the United States, and in quick
succession, the mass Of trumped up letters
and other matter in behalf of its Presiden-
tial candidate. The faithful arc bleeding
themselves and setting N motion the ma.
chinery by which copIously to bleed others.
Messages are constantly being transmitted
to Washington full Of suggestions as to the
mode of procedure to be adopted through.
out the country, and some one or more Of
the expectant ambassadors and cabinet min
listers now residing in this town are con.
stantly upon the wing. No means will be
left uninterrupted by these men to defeat
Gen. Scott, and we invoke the Wings o.
the whole country to be on the alert
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18
THE STAUNTON SPECTATOR,
BY l.. e. j, A. WADDELL.
TERMS.

es- The SPECTATOR" is published once a
Neck. at Too Dollars year. If paid IN adrance,
Or Tivo Dollars and Fifty Cents If delayed beyond
ths expiration Of The year. No subscription te'a
Se discontinued bit al the option Of The Editors,
antd all arrearages are pad, =,
@y- .4A ronsss,nications 10 The Editors by n'ail
tn,t be POSTPAID, or they aeW not be attended TO.
no .ADVER TTSE,NEIN'TS Of thirteen lines
gof iess,) inserted Three times for one dollar, and
S,centyt cents for each subsequent continuance.
Larger advertisements inserted m The same proper
Sion A liberal discount nude to those arho adre'-
Rise by the year.
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REMOVAL.

JNOR the present. have removed my STOCK
II OF GOODS one door west of the old corner,
ON Court- House Street. where shall sell all my
DRY GOODS
n, prime cost, for cash Tcndering my thanks for
past fayors. earnestly solicit frum my friends Il
call to get bargains
Staunton, June 80, lS32-3ln.
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e. The year 1852 is the 76th-77th of
the independence of the United States !;
the 6,565th year of the Julian period (: the
5612th- 18th since the creation according
to the Jews; the 2,6O5th. according to Var
no, since the foundation of Rome the 262d
since the era of Ebonassar, which has been
assigned to Wednesday, the 26th of Feb
ruary, of the 3065th year of the Julian pc
riod, which corresponds, according to chro-
logists, to the 747th, and according to
astronomers, to the 746th before Christ ;
the 262sth year of the Olympiads, or the
1st year Of the 66Oth Olympiad, beginning
in July, 1852, if we fix the era Of the Olym-
piads at IT'S IL years before Christ, or at
or about the beginning of July of the year year
1898 of the Julian period; the 1868 -69th
year (of twelve lunations) since the Hegl-
ra, or flight of Mahomet, which, as Is gen
orally supposed, took place on the 9th July
IN the year 621 of the Christian era
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MoINT0SH'S
HOWARD HOUSE,
(LATE WHEATFIELD HOTEL
Corner Of Baltimore and Ho,card Street.

IHNIIIS HOTEL has lately been enlarged and
improved in every department, rendering it
decidedly one ofthe most comfortable Hotels in the
City. and the Proprietor, ever ready to accommo-
date. pledges himself to spare no pains to render
every one comfortable that may favor him with a
call. To the patrons of the old House, he returns
his sincere acknowledgements for their very liberal
patronage, soliciting continuance of their favor
and the travelling public generally.
JOHN MCINTOSH, Proprietor
Baltimore, July7, lS52-5m.
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DecLINEs.-A letter from Hon. John L.
Hale appears in the Boston Commonwealth,
in which he comes to the conclusion that
he ought not, and caunot accept the nomi-
nation for the Presidency, if offered to him
nv the Pittsburgh Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18

MA Democratic meeting at Morgan
town. Monongalia County, Va, has endors.
ed the action of Gov. Johnson. in the Jor-
dan Hatcher case. What will the South
Side Democrats say to this movement on
The mart of their allies?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18

n s. NJ. HIRSH having employed superior
W. workman in repairing WATCHES, Clocks.
JEwELRY, &c., &C., are now prepared to have
work done in that line of business at lower rates
than ever before done in this section of country.
All work warranted for IL months.
They keep on hand large stock Of Watches at
small profits. and warranted for one year. They
also offer for sale Jewelry ofevery description, and
other articles pertaining to Jewelry and Variety
Store. Remember the place.
G.. s. NJ HIRSH,
at the Post Office Corner.
Stamton, Aug. 4, 1852.
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NORRIS & JACKSON,


July Ia, lS52-ly. Proprietors.
James F.. Norris, who is well known to many
of the business men visiting the city, lately the
Hardware house of James ]. Duncan S, Co, ,Twitt,
Brother, s. Co., and formerly proprietor of the
Virginia Hotel. st. Louis, will have the manage
ment of the House, assisted by polite and compe-
tent persons.
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REMOVAL.

vTNHE subscriber. about to remove his establish
IL ment to one of the Store Rooms, one door be-
low THE UNION HALL BUlLDING,' takes
shis method Of informing his friends, that he is
sRaking arrangements to open the largest assort-
ment of Boots and Shoes ever seen in this
market. His Increased facilities Tor making every
description Of customer work (always warranted)
enables him to assure his friends that they can be
Accommodated at the shortest notice.
The change in his business requires large ad-
daion to his capital and he hops his customers
Ayill be prepared to answer his bills now ready II
be rendered to Jaly lst.
4. NJ. SIMPSON.
Staunton, july II. 1852.
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CONGRESS- HALL,
Third and Chestnut Streets.

PHLADELpHIA, July |, 1852.
VNEIE subscribers take pleasure in informing their
IL friends and the travelling community general
y that they have this day taken possession of that
well established and fayorably known hotel CON
GRESS HALL, Third and Chestnut Streets.
They have had the house thoroughly repaired and
all the modern Improvements introduced, and furn-
shed in style of elegance which will at once rem
der it unsurpassed for comfort and convenience.
This is decidedly the best located house in
the city, being in the immediate vicinity ofbusi-
ness, the Exchange, Custom House, and many 9th
er public buildings.
Lines of 0mnibusscs leave for every part of the
city every few minutes, their head quarters being
within one square of the House.
The subscribers are determined to spare no pains
in making this convenient and comfortable home
to the traveller.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18

lG. Men lose much by beng too commu-
nicative in their matters Of business. The
great laconic philosopher, Burke, says
keep shady; and you see aquarter on
the ground put your foot on 1t"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-18

r5NHE next session of this School will open on
the LIST day of September, and close the last
Friday in June, 1853.
Icrms-Classical and Mathematical
course per session of 10 months, $50 90
The higher branches of English, $24 90
Arithmetic. Geography and Eng Gram
mar commenced SD w
Contingent Fund, 81 30
BoARD-including every personal accommoda-
ton except light, can be had in the village and vi
cinity and in the best families at from S65 to $75
per Session. A number ofpupils can be accom-
in the family of the Principal.
Address the Principal, at Brownsburg, Rock
bridge County. Va.
July IA, lS52.-3m.
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IT, A man can't help what is done be-
hind his back, as the loafer said when he
wa. kicked out of doors.
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Great IsargnEns i'm Parasols.

g. < NJ. HiRSH, have on hand large stock OF
~ PARASOLS. which will be sold very low
Call and see.
Staunton, July ID. 1852.
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esr He who has not his hand open, has
hi. heart shut.
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To the Interest of the People!

.N6c is The time TO aral yourselves Of the adrantag
of sk;lBM Silcersmith and Waich- maker.
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PRESBYTERIAL HIGH SCHOOL
At Brownsburg, Rockbridge Co., Va.
OEEICERS.

OFFICERS.
Rev. w. w. TRMBLE. A. NJ, Principal,
Mr.. w. 5. NJ. GAY, lst Assistant Prof,
2d Prof
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1852-10-13
SPRING & SUMMER
Fashions for 1852.

THE subscriber having returned from the
Il North, is now receising the most superb
stock of Goods in his line that has ever been
brought TO this market. They were purchased
after close inspection ly himself, and will be
found TO he of excellent quality. Gentlemen can
be supplied al bis establishment with the very
best materials for Coats, Pants, Vests, and in-
deed for alltheir apparel-and al moderate pri-
pes. Those wishing 10 purchase are invited 10
examine his stock.
He has also supplied himself with the Latest
Fsshioas and is prepared to cut in the hes, style
Of the New York 'failors. He is confident that
he can furnish work that, for taste in cutting
and elegance of fit. win compare with any in
this Stale or elsewhere. He viii keep constant
" on hand the best Of workmdlR and will spare
no pains to give his customers entire satisfaction
With grateful Acknowledgements to his friends
and the public for past favors, he respectfully So
licits continuance of their custom.
LEVIN. CARMICHAEL.
April g.. 3D.