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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
A Beautiful Sketch.

We are indebted to writer in the Chica-
90 Journal for the following sketch Of do
mestc scene that. cannot fail to touch
chord in every parents heart:
yesterday we saw wagon loaded with
wheat coming into town-nothing strange
in that, certainly. And man driving the
team, and woman perched on the load
beside him, and child throned in the wo-
vans lap-nothing strange in that, either.
And it required no particular shrewdness
to determine that the woman was the prop
erty-personal, of course-of the man, and
that the back-eyed, round-faced child was
the property of both of them. So much we
saw-so much we supposed everybody saw,
who looked, 1t is fair inference that the
wife came IN to help her husband "trade
out' portion ofthe proceeds of the wheat,
the products of SO much labor, and so ma
nv sunshines and rains. The pair were
somewhere this side-a fine point of obser-
vation, isn't it ?-this side of forty and il
is presumptive, if blessed like their neigh.
bors, they left two or three at home "tc
keep house," while they came to town
perhaps two girls and boy, or, as it is i'm
material to US, two boys and one girl
Well, follow the pair; in and through, until
the wheat was sold, the money paid, and
then for the trade. The baby was shifted
from shoulder to shoulder or sat down up
on the floor, to run off into mischief, like a
sparkling globule of quicksilver on mar
bic table, while calicoes were priced, sugar
and tea tasted, and plates "rlng." The
good wife looks askance at large mirror
that would be just the thing for the best
room, and the roll Of carpeting Of most be-
coming pattern, but it won't do, they must
wait till next year. All there $ music in
those next years, that orchestras cannot
make. And so they look, and price, and
purchase the summer supplies, the husband
the while eyeing the little roll Of bank notes
growing small by degrees and beautifully
less. Then comes an "aside" conference,
particularly cofdential. She takes him af-
fectionately by the button, and looks up in
his face-she has fine eyes, by the by-with
an expression eloquent of "do now-it will
please them so" And what do you sup
pose they talk Of? Toys for the children
John wants drum, and Jane doll, and
Jenny book, all pictures, "jist like Susan
so-and-sos." The father looks nonsense,
and feels in his pocket for the required sill
yer, and the mother having gained the
point, .hastens away, baby and ALL for the
toys. There acts the mother-she had half
promised, not all, that she would bring them
something, and she is happy all the way
home, not for the bargains she made. but
for the pleasant surprise in those three
brown parcels. And you ought to have
been there when she got home, when the
drum, and the doll, and the book were pro-
duced-and thumbed, and cradled, and
thumped-wasn'tit it great house! Hap
piness is so cheap, what wonder there is
no more Of it in the world"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
THE STAUNT0N SPECTATOR,
BY L.. n j. A. WADDELL.
TERMS.

m- The "sPECT4TOR" is published once a
j,eeE nj Tiro Dollars gear, If paid in adrance,
or Too Dollars aud Fifty Cents # delayed beyond
shs erpIation Ofthe gear. No Subscription 'ciu
Be discontinued bat al the option Of the Editors,
tnta all arrearages are paid.
NJ al COMMUNICATIONS 10 the Editors By mail
must be ost-paid, or they avU not be attended to.
o. .aDVER TTSE.uE.NTS Of thirteen lines
Tor less, inserted three times for one dollar, and
f,centyfiee cents for each subsequent continuance
Larger advertisements inserted Ia the same proper
tion A liberal discount made to those 'cho adrer-
tist bu The qear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
POETRY Y
From the ". Y Tribune.
The Peoples Candidate.
"Scorr leads the Column! Forward"

BY w. l.. HUBBELL.
who leads the Column?' Who but he
Whose name is linked with Victory!
Who but the Hero who has won
An hundred battles-losing none!
Who bat the Chieftain of two wars,
Triumphant with the stripes and stars!
Who wounded, scorned the bitter pain,
And bleeding, charged the foe again.
WHO leads the Column?' Ask of those
Who nobly met their country's foes
At Chippewa and Lundy's Lane,
Nor met their country's foes in vain.
Go where Niagara's roar has We'd
With Battles dark ensanguined tide,
From San Ulloa's castled walls
TO Montezuma's princely halls,
At Cerro Gordo's bristlng pass,
Or glorious charge at Contreras,
At Churubusco's awful fray,
Chapultepec, or at Del Rey,
Or whereso'er our flag hath won,
And ask, Who foremost led the van 2
WHO leads the Column?' Tis not he
Who fears to meet the enemy;
For many daring, bold advance,
Against the foeman's quivering lance,
And many 4 blood-red battlefield
Where deep-mouthed cannon loudly pealed,
And many stealthy ambuscade,
With feoman of the forest glade,
Attest how brave that heart must be
That ever leads to Victory!
WHO leads the Column?' Is it he,
Proud Champion of our Liberty,
Who nobly deems whate'er betide,
War as his duty, Peace his pride!
Bears by Nations proud acclaim
The Great Pacficator's name,
Who first in War the Victory gains,
And welcomes dove-eycd Peace again.
'ScoTr leads the CoumnP Harkl that roal
Re echoing back from shore to shore,
Those wild huzzas that rend the skies,
Are but nations warm replies.
'ScorT leads the Columnp Is there one
That will not now his armor don,
And charge amid the battles van!
SCoTr leads! Hmrah On! Freemen, on
.Ne,c Haren, July Is, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
New HampsIlirc Tcst.

Hon. George M. Dallas and many Of the
Democratic papers have accused the Wings
Of keeping the religious test in the Constia
tutioii of New Hampshire. The following
resolution, unanimously passed at the Wig
Stale Convention held at Concord on We'd
hesday, for the purpose of nominating E.
lectors, gives direct contradiction to the
assertion:
"Resolved, That we believe 1t to have
been the design Of the founders of the Gov.
crnment to make America the asylum of
the oppressed but never to the subyersioh
Of its distinctive character; that it be the
refuge alike from religious and political op:
preston, and that within its boundaries civ.
il privileges should be unabridged by reli-
gious opinions, therefore we, the Wings Of
New Hampshire, are, as we always have
been, decidedly in fauor of boiling the reli-
gious test from our Slate Constitution,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
A Daring Runaway.

The Memphis Eagle of the 21st inst.
gives the following account of an interview
between runaway slave and planter II
Fayette county, Tenn. 1t appears tha
Mr.. Core, the planter alluded to, while rid
ino in one of his fields, saw stout, able
bodied negro approaching him from the
woods. Mr.. Core awaited his approach
thinking he belonged to one of his neigh
bors, and had been sent upon some errand
He came boldly up to Mr.. Core, and the
following conversation ensued:
Your name is Mr.. Core. l am runa-
way and have long wished to have con-
versation with you. do not fear being
apprehended. | am we'll armed, (exhiblt-
ing to MIR. C. a splendid brace ofpistols
and bowie knife But I have long want
ed to see YOU. In the first place. wish to
pay YOU. as your negroes have been feed
inc me for several months, and | have
plenty of money, pulling out of his pock,
ct, as he spoke, large roll of bank notes.
and I assure you Inever murdered any man
to get it. got it by robbing houses in
Memphis, (namlng many houses here, and
exhibiting to MIR. c. large bunch OF false
keys.)
MIR. Core doubted the propriety of attempt
ing to arrest him, as he was alone Du'
concluded he would question him about two
lunaways who had been gone sometime,
and asked the negro if he knew them, and
when he had seen them. The negro prompt
ly replied that he did know them, and vol
unteered to assist lIr. Core in arrestlng
them. and told him if he would meet him
alone at the same place the next day. ne
would carry him where he could arrest both
of the negroes, as they had been very
troublesome to HIM and he wanted TO gel
rid of them.
Mr.. C. promised to meet him at the place
and time appointed, hut instead Of going
alone, he took with him his overseer and
another young man, and secreted them
armed with double barreled guns, in the VI
cinty of the place Of meeting. AT the aP-
pointed time, the runaway made his aP-
pearance, but instead of finding Mr.. Z. a.
lone, found the two gentlemen with their
guns levelled upon him. He at once sur.
rendered, and gave up his weapons, begged
them not to tie him,as he wanted to be TAX
EN-, and was tired of staying out, having
been in the woods near five years; that he
belonged to gentleman in Alabama; that
he would still go, with them and show
them the two negroes, as he had promised
They concluded to trust him, and all four
proceeded in company to an old, deserted
cabin hard bv. Upon approaching the cabin
our hero informed his captors that the two
negroes were in it-that there was but one
door and no window-that if they would
suffer him to approach the cabin first as soon
as he entered the door. they might close up,
and thus capture them with his assistance.
They agreed to this plan, and he proceed
ed cautiously towards the cabin: and, as ne
entered the door, beckoned to them to rush
up. They did so, but 10 and behold! they
perceived back window, through which
their prisoner had jumped, and mounting
the overseers horse made good his escape.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15

rENfIE next session of this School will open CT
the lst day of September, and close the last
Friday in June, 1853.
Terms.-Classical and Mathematical
course per session of 10 months, $50 90
The higher branches of English, S24 w
Arithmetic, Geography and Eng. Gram
mar commenced SD OU
Contingent Fund. 81 so
BoARD-including every personal accommoda-
tion except light, can be had in the village and Vi
ciniy. and in the best families, at from S65 to SIS
per Session. A number ofpupils can be accom-
modoted in the family of the Principal.
Address the Principal, at Brownsburg, Rock
bridge County. Va.
July ID. lS52.-3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15

ding that eff he could just see that man up
thereby himself he'd be bound they could
make trade, and that no man could afford
to raise chickens for less than six bits.
The members bought his fowls by po-
ny purse, and our friend left the Capitol,
saving as he went down the stars,
We'll, this is the darndest toughest place
for selling chickens that ever came across
sure. ."-Spuit of The Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15

RlTcu1ElsM.-New events often require
Now words to describe them, as our Loco
foco brethren have used Galph'nism to de-
scribe the paying of debt ordered to be
Maid by Locofoco Congress, we suppose
Rifchieism will be suitable term to describe
the gift of $4,000 to reward veteran
Locofoco partisan, We think it the richest
term out Ohio State Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
McINT0sH'S
HOWARD HOUSE,
(LATE wHEATFIELD HoTEL,)
Corner of Baltimore and Ho,card Street.

SINHIS 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 hun 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
aud the travelling public generally.
JOHN MCINTOSH, Proprietor.
Baltimore, July I, l652-5m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRV
-TSEGl
DAyED y. BEAR,

HOW IVVCINIII8 IIOIII
more, the largest and best selected stock OF
Jewclry,
over brought to this market, consisting in part OF
Extra fine Gold and Silver Watches. from (y{A
S. to 5000; fine Marble and other Clocks, ,aS:5sa
Fob and Vest Chains, Ladies and Gents Breast
Pins, Finger Rings, Gold and Silver Pencil Cases,
Gold and Silver Spectaclcs, Gold and Silver Thim-
bes. Port Monies, Silver Table and Tea Spoons,
Plated do, do, fine Gold Pens, Girondoles, Gas
tors, Fruit Baskets, Flutes, Spy Glasses, Pen aud
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.
G5- Watches, Clocks and all kinds of repairing
done at short notice, and in the best manner, and
warranted.
Staunton. Nav 10, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
ng5, Hon. John P. Hale has not former

@S, Hon. John P. Hale has not formerly
acceped the nomination rendered him by
the Pittsburgh Convention, but will not de-
cline it. He neither seeks nor refuses the
Presidency, but allows his name to be used
merely for the purpose of keeping up the
organization of the party to which he be-
longs, and OF which he is now the standard
bearer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15

A. s NJ. HIRSH having employed superior
W. workman in repairing WATCHES, CLocKs,
JGwELRY, Sc, Sc. are now prepared to have
work done in that line of business at lower rates
than ever before done in this section of country.
Ali work warranted for II months.
They keep on hand large stock of Watches at
small profits. and warranted for one year. They
also offer for sale Jewery ofevery description, and
other articles pertaining to a Jewelry and Variety
Store. Remember the place.
G. s. NJ. HTRSH,
at the Post Office Corner
Staunton, Aug 4, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
Staunton Sky Light
Daguerrean 6sRlEe2'y.

'SNiE subscriber has just opened his new Dag,
L. uerrean Gallery, opposite the Spectator VI
flee, where he will be happy to see all who are al
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 faest re
suits Of which the art is capable The very great
advantage of sky-light 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
H.. 10 sreatly preferable. }, KEAGf.
"'C.', S,ann,o, ,'H"ly 2S, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

aTNHE subscribers would respectfully inform the
Il public that they are now prepared Cat the
room formerly occupied by Mcssrs. Jones s White,
one door East of Mr.. A. J. Deakins' Store) to
s, manufacture aud sell BOOTS AND 1sse
kE1 SHOES of every description, made p ~
&-in the neatcst style and Of the best SSSH
materials
They have also on hand large aud 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 bus-
ness to receive share of public patronage,
III. < j. FAUST,
One door East Of \. j. Deakins' Store.
Staunton, June 80, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15

CHANGE.-"How do you like the new
furniture, carpets, &C., my dear ," SAID
wife to her husband, on his return from
voyage, "don't YOU think Pve made great
change for the better?" every pretty,
verv fine indeed, my dear" said Benedict,
feeling his elnptied purse, but how much
change did you take to make it ?"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15

}G- The Bangor Me-. Mercury says the
custom of gentlemen taking the head of
the pew in church, came in vogue in the
early settlement of this country, when it
was necessary to carry muskets to the place
of worship, as defence against Indian de-
predations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15

&5> Vast numbers of grasshoppers are
said to have arrived recently from Canada
at Sackett's Harbor, across the river st.
Lawrence. The water was covered with
them for considerable distance. They
must have travelled, with the aid of the
wind, over three miles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15

Great bargains ln h'arasois'
~ s. NJ. HlRSH have on h,;nG a large stock o
eE. PARASOLS, which will be s9ld very 10"
Call and see. 80,
ss.!asa.i0n, Jely Ia ls5&
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15

g. So necessary is fun to mind, that
late philosopher says if you should build
schools without play-g grounds nobody would
get beyond short division In q Life time,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15

laa Grieve if you find you have let pass
an opportunity of doing the smallest kind
ness ID might have been the occasion Of
rNuch good,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
Insurance Company
OF THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA,

CHARTERED MARCIl II, lC"~'
Capital $4,000, pdh pO,cer TO increase As
same 10 S2oe, 600.
rCHIS Company, having been duly organized,
n is now ready to receive Applications and Is
sue Policies. and offers to the citizens of Virginia
the inducements of home Company for tine safe
Insurance of all kinds of Property, Merchandise,
Sc, at fair and equitable rates. The directors as
sure the public that this Company will be con-
Quoted with view to permanency, and on the
strictest principles Of equity, justice, and close
regard to economy and the safety of the Insured.
JOS. 5. CARSON, President,
C.. S. FUNK, Secretary,
o. f. BRESEE, .Aclomry
Dirsctors.-Joseph 5. Carson, James Reley,
I.loyd Logan. VIM. l.. Clark, James I'll. Burgess,
n. w. Richardson. John Kerr.
N1- Office on Pccadilia Street, near the Valley
Bank, Winchester.
The attention of Farmers and persons owning
country property, is particularly called to this op
portunity of securing themselves from loss by fire.
at very small cost.
@3- Agent for Staupton and Augusta County
and vicinity, GEO. T.. PRICE.
Staunton. Aug. II. 1Sj2.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
NORRIS s JACKSON,
Late of Viroin.a.

July Il, lS52,-ly. Proprieiors.
James e. Norris, who is well known to many
of the business men visiting the city, lately inthe
Hardware house of James }. Duncan s Co., ,Twitt,
Brother, s. Co., and formerly proprietor Of the
Virginia Hotel, ST. Louis, will have the manage
moat of the House, assisted by polite and cOmpe-
teut persons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15

Gg- A bachelor having advertised for a
wife to share his lot, All Inquirer" solicit
cd information as to the size of said lot,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
C0NGR ESS HALL,
TFhird and Chestnut Streets.
-~>SGoc
7

-~-SSE1c@-
PmLADELPHIA, July |, 1852.
TEVIE subscribers take pleasure in in!orming their
a. friends and the travelling community general
" that they have this day taken possession ofthat
well established and iavorably known hotel CON
G7sESS EaALa., Third aad Chcsnat Streets.
They have hsd the house thoroughly repaired, and
all the modern Improvements introduced, and fdrn-
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 Omnibusses leave for every part of the
city every few minutes, their head quarters being
within one square of the House.
The subscribers are determinedto to spare no pains
in making this a convenient and comfortable home
to the traveller.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
PRESBYTERIAL HIGH SCHOOL
At Brownsburg, Rockbridge Co., va.
OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
Rev. w. w. TRIMBLE, A. NJ, Principal,
Mr.. w. s. NJ. GAY, lst Assistant Prof,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
To the Interest Of the People,

.N6c is The time TO arGl yGrsclres Of The 0,lrantcg
ofc SLiiJM SilrcrsNijh and Watch-naker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-15
REMOVAL.

1k kEinVp AE1s
EoR the present, have removed my SIooh W
E OE CInnu "a door west OF the old corner.
on Com, IHoDo WS o., hare shall sell all my
DRYGGODS ,..,.,.
at rc::nga cost, 60. cash rendering my r;o ,,ls a
tssi hrors, earnestly solicit from my '''i''-
call 70 get bargains.
JOHN BRANDEBURG'
Staunton. june 80, lS52.-3m.
Medical Notice.
DIR. J. H. TS0N,
HAVING located at Wayuesborough. respect
HI fhily ten,srs his professional services to the
public. ~
WanesboA,ush, ynnc g, iS%s,--lt,
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BY w. l.. HUBBELL.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-07-15
From, 81. Locis.

Sr. LpuIs, July l3.-Thc funeral obs..
quics last night, in memory OF Henry Clay
were the most imposing solcmnity. TIE
procession was composed of Military and
Fire Companies, and several Benevolent As.
sociations, Free Masons and Odd F. lows
altogether forming one o. the largest de-
nions,rations ever made in this city. Dur.
ing The whole day business was suspended,
and the, entire city exhibited scene OF
gloom ard mourhiRg. Stores all hung in
black, and observance of the melancholy e.
vent very general. tnrortrnetely. as the
procession started a severe thunder storm,
with heavy rain, burst upon the city, aud
marred the eject. The rain lasted ali night,
in consequence Of which the address was
postponed until this evening.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-07-15
The ksnir War.

Bosros, July 6th.--Ry. arrivals at New
Bedford, we have accounts from the Cape oi
Good Hope to May7. The Sixth Regiment
had sharp encounter with large force o
the enemy, in which the latter were finally
routed, with large number Of killed. An.
drea Bothnia, leading Hottentot, has been
indicted, and is to be tliedfor high treason.
Gov. Csthcart had beer thrown from his
horse and badly injured, but was recov ring,
aud intended To lead force Of ,Ooo men in
to the enemy's country.
Sandilki, the chief Koffir rebel, had again
sued for peace, but Gov. Ca.hcart replied
that he would make no peace with the KasiTs
this side of the river Kei, apd there appears
to be no doubt that II is the intention 10
drive the Kaffirs into Central Africa, and
annex their lands TO the English Colony -
The old game.l
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-07-15
TKLE0RAPHIc mTRIIroENCH.



WoRcssrER, Mas, July e,--The State
rree Soil Convention assembled To dsy AZ
worcester, snd was attended BIZ about 200
o. the leading freesoilers ofthe State. Hon.
John =. Hale was present, and was greeted
WIN much enlhuslasm. Stephen G. Phil
ups presided, assisted by large number Of
iYlce-Presidenis. A long series Of resolution.
was adopted, approving Of the National Con
yentlon 70 be held at Pittsburgh; deelaring
DIR. Hale the first, and Senator Chase ,bs
second choice for the Presidency. sdon,ine
kOssuth's Intervention doctrines; in favor g,
internal Improvements by Congress; the al.
clifton ofslayery in the District Of Columbia.
and an immediate repeal Of the fugitive slave
law; denOuncing slavery and the democratic
and whig parties; declaring ths fTsesoil par.
y as the party OF Union, constitutional law
Of freedom and progress, ana opposed sec
tlonalisnl, secession and disunion.
Letters were read fr I'M Hon. Z. L. Keyes
Hon. Horace Mann, Hon. Charles Alien,
Hon. Joshua r. Giddings, Hon. Charles
Sumner and Hon. Salmon P. Chase, de.
nouncing the democratic andThig platforms
and recommending third ticfet.