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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
NO. XLVI.
Effects Of HasIleesll.

Bayard Taylor, in one of his letters from
Egypt TO the New Yolk Tribune, gives the
following accounts of the feelings produced
by chewing hasteesh:
While in Egypt had frequently heard
mention of the curious effects produced by
hasheesh, preparation made from the can
nabts indica. 1t is used by the Turks to
throw them into an ecstasy similar to that
caused by opium, but is milder and less
dangerous in its effects. On reaching ST.
out, took occasion to buy some for The
purpose Of testingi it. 1t was sort of paste
made of the leaves of the plant, mixed with
sugar and spices. The taste is aromatic
and slightly pungent but by no means dis
agreeable. About sunset, took what Ach;
met considered to be large dose, and
waited half an hour without feeling the
slightest affect. ! then repeated it and
drank cup of hot tea Immediately after
ward. In about ten minutes, became con-
scious of the gentlest and balmiest feeling
of rest ealing over me. The couch on
which | sat grew soft and yielding as air;
my flesh was purged from all gross quality,
and became gossamer fIagree of exqufs-
ite nerves, every one tingling with sem
satIon which was too dim and soft to be
pleasure, but which resembled nothing else
so nearly. No sum could have tempted me
to move a finger. The slightest shock
seemed enough to crush structure so frail
and delicate as I had become. | felt like
one of those wonderful sprays Of brittle spar
which hang for ages in the unstirred air of
a cavern, but are shivered to pieces by the
bteath of the first explorer.
AS this sensation, which lasted but a
short time, was gradually fading away, I
found myself infected with tendency to
view the most common objects in a ridicu-
lous light. Achmet was sitting on one Of
the provision chests, as was his custom of
an evening. | thought was there ever any:
thing SO absurd as to see him sitting on that
chest; and laughed immoderately at the
idea. The tGrban worn by the captain next
put on such quIzzlcal appearance that I
chuckled over it for some time. Ofall tur-
bans in the world it was the most ludicrous.
Various other things affected me in like
manner, ard at last itseemed to me that my
eyes were increasing in breadth. "AchI
met" called out chow is this my eyes
are precisely like two onions.' This was
my crowning piece of absurdity. laugh
ed SO loud and long at the singular COM
parison had made, that when / ceased
from sheer WEAKNESS the effect was over.
But on the following morning my eyes
were much better, and was able to write
for the first time in week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
Staunton Sky, Light
Daguerrean Gallery.

TNFIE subscriber has just opened his new Dag
uerrean Gallery, opposite the Spectator Of
flee, where he will be happy to see all who are at
all interested in the beautiful art of Photography
Having fine siy and side lights and every 9TH
er facility, ne is prepared to produce the finest re-
suits of which the art is capable. The very great
advantage Of shy-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
dressing greatly preferable j. KEAGY.
Staunton, July %, 1852.
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o.. The following verse contains every
letter in the English alphabet, except "E."
1t is question whether any other English
rhyme can be produced Gn print without
the letter "E," which is letter employed
more than any other:
A joyiai swain may rack his brain,
And tax his fancy's might.
To quiz in vain, for tits most plain,
That what say is right.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
THE STAUNT0N SPECTATOR.
BY Il. Il j. A. WADDELL.
TERMS.

e,- The SPECTATOR" is published once a
yessk, at Too Dollars year, if pad IN adeancs,
or T,co Dollars and Fifty Cents # delayed beyond
The erp1ation otthe gear. No subscription ,ciH
Be discontinued but at the option Of the Editors,
sntI all alrearages are pald.
Isj, .4U COMMUNICATIONS TO the Editors By mail
,,sst be post paid or then ,cM not be attended to.
0,- .fDYER EASEMENTS Of thirteen lines
Tor less inserted three times for one dollar, and
f,centy,ics cents for each subsequent continuance.
L~ger advertisements inserted IN the same proper
tion. A liberal discount made to those ,chO adrer
ise by the gear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

@spOle Bull, the great violinist, has pur-
chased 10000 acres of land IN Potter
county, Pennsylvania, for the purpose Of
founding thereon colony Of his Norwe.
gian countrymen. The vanguard of the en-
terprise, consisting of some thirty hardy
looking men, had already arrived at Con.
dorsport, in that county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

The emigration mania in Great Britain
to the gold regions Of Australia still con-
tinues. The London papers estimate the
average departures per month, from the
United Kingdom, at between 10000 and
so, 600. London alone is sending out about
1000 emigrants per week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

The Stars.
Tide ct crede.
Think you those glorious orbs above,
There, rolling on, in light,
Through boundless ether onl y rove
10 decorate our night?
Think you, the myriad Stars that robe
The spacious vault of Heaven,
Hung but as lamps around this globe
Of earth, to Adam given?
Think you yon Moon, where surplus rays
Might gladden. other spheres,
For ours alone, her disk displays,
Alone, our darkness cheers!
Think you, the Sun but runs his race,
Fraught with prolific powers,
To waste upon unpeopled space,
Excess, not claimed by Our's2
Think you, this life-sustaining air
Is caverned for our use,
And lies, all hushed and stagnant there,
Till we require it loose?
Think you, its breath, that knows no bound
Save His, its Sovereign's will,
Is idle when there comes no sound
To tell tits blessing still?
Think you, the clouds, in partial shower,
But clothe our narrow earth,
Nor seek some far off world, to pour
Their surcharged bosoms forth?
Not so, proud Man, all nature cries,
Our Makers frugal ways,
The humblest flower, that blooms and dies,
His wiser thrift displays.
For e'en though that poor flower decline,
Its place is filled again,
To tell that doubling thought of thine
That nothing IS, in vain.
1t gives but back to mother earth,
Its elements while,
To rise again, renewed in birth,
On her broad lap to smile.
And thus, Economy divine,
So chary Of its own,
Would scarce have sent those lights to shin
For vain display, alone.
Far worthier Him, that map above,
When in its stars we see
More worlds, for his redeeming love,
His vast Eternity.
Va. W. B. D.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
MoINTOSK'S
HOWARD HOUSE,
(LArE wHEATEIELD HoTEL,)
Corner Of Baltimore and Ho,ca'd Street

V'HIS HOTEL has lately been enlarged and
IL 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, lo52.-5m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
CL0CKs AND JEWELRT
.->STs]
lAVHD =. BEAR,

rs now receiving from Philadelphia and Bslti-
more, the largest and best selected stock Of
yeweLry,
ever brought to this market, consisting in part Of
Extra fine Gold and Silver Watches, from IA
As to $500 fine Marble and other Clocks, 81
Fob and Vest Chains, Ladies and Gents Breast
Pins, Finger Ring, Gold and Silver Pencil Cases,
Gold and Silver Spectacles. Gold aud 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. Reyolvers. Pistols. Rifles, Shot
Guns, Card Gases, Extra Percussion Caps, Cuff
Pins, Butter Knives, Silver Ladies, and all other
articles kept in the best Jewelry Stores.
GS- Watches, Clocks and all kinds of repairing
done at short notice, and in the best manner, and
warranted.
Staunton May 10, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE,

yT>1E subscribers would respectfully inform the
IL public that they are now prepared Cat the
room formerly occupied by AIessrs. Jones s White,
one door East of Mr.. A. j. Deakins' Store) to
e,, manufacture and sell BOOTS AND rsa,
XHl SHOES of every description, madePE
sNin the neatest style aud of the best -
materials.
They have also on hand large and well select
cd 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.
H. 4 j. FAUST,
One door Fast OF \. j. Deakins' Store
Staupton lime 20 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
To the Interest of the People!

.Noo is The time 10 acol yonseices ofthe adcaatage
ofa stMfd Silrersn'ith aud Vatch-maker.
a. s. NJ. HIRSH having employed superior
Os workman in repairing WATCHES, Clocks,
JEwELRY, 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.
All work warranted for II mouths.
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.
Stanton, Aug. a, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

raNHE, next session of this School will open on
the lst day of September, and close the last
Friday in June, 1853.
Teims.-Cassical and Mathematical
course per session of 10 months, $50 90
The higher branches of English. S24 OO
Arithmetic, Geography and Eng. Gram
mar commenced Sl5 OO
Contingent Fund, ST 5O
BoARD-including every personal accommoda-
ton except light can be had in the village and vi
cinity, and in the best families, at from $65 to SIS
per Session. A number of pupils can be accom-
modated in the family of the Principal.
Address the Princi pal, at Brownsburg, Rock
bridge County. Va.
July IA, lS52.-3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
Insurance Company
OF THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA,
CHARTERED MARCH II, 1852.
CspiiL $500 ,cih po,cer TO increase The
same TO $500, 200.

same TO $500, 900.
VrHIS Company, having been duly organized,
l. is now ready to receive Applications and is
sac Policies aud offers u the citizens OF Virginia
the inducements of home Company for the safe
Insurance of all kinds of Property, Merchandise,
&c., at fair and equitable rates The directors as
sure the public that this Company will be con-
Quoted with a 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. 5. FUNK. Sscretay,
o. f. BRESEE, Aet'tTy.
Dircciors-Joseph 5. Carson. james P Rieley,
LLOYD Logan, VIM l.. Clark, James ii. Burgess,
N. w. Richardson, John Kerr.
eJ- Office on Piccadilla 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 flre
at a very small cost.
oS- Agent for Stauutou and Augusta County
and vicinity, GEO. II. FkiCh'
Staunton. Aug. IL, l952.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
.he lrdVeItT.
NORRIS s. JACKSON,

July II, IS52.-Iy. PfOprlet0rS.
James E. Norris, who is we'll known to many
of the business men visiting the city, lately inthe
Hardware house of James j. 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.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
CONGRESS- HALL,
Third aad Chestnut Streets.

--~6sEe-
PHILADELpHIA, July |, 1852.
UNIE subscribers take pleasure in informing their
d friends and the travelling community general
y that they have this day taken possession that
we'll established and favorably known hotel CON
GRESS HALL, THIRD and Chestnut Streets.
They have had the house thoroughly repaired and
all the modern Improvements introduced, anu turn-
ished 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 ofb busi-
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 determined to spare no pains
in making this convenient and comfortable home
to the traveller
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL
At Brownsburg, Rookbridge Co., Va.

OFFICERS.
Rev. w. w. TRIMBLE, A. NJ. Principal,
Mr.. w. 5. NJ. GAY, lst Assistant Prof,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29

Great Bargains in EarasOls.
a. & Nj, HIRSH have on hand large stock of
OS' PARASOL.S, which will be sold very low.
Call aud see.
Starmton, July IA, 1859,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-09-29
POE Y

For the Spectator.
The Stars.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-17
Natural Gisturu.
From IIarpers Magazine.
OSTRICHES---How they are Hunted.

The family of birds, of which the ostrich
forms the leading type, is remarkable for
the wide dispersion Of its members; the
ostrich itself spreads over nearly the whole
of the burning deserts of Atrica-the CasSo-
wary represents it amid the luxuriant vege-
tation OF the Indian Archipelago. The
DinorniS, chief of birds, formerly lowered
among the ferns of New Zealand, where
the small Apteryx now holds its place /;
and the huge Epyornis strobe along the
forests of Madagascar. The Emu is confin-
ed to the great Australian continent, and
the Rhea to the southern extremity of the
western hemisphere while nearer home
we find the class represented by the Bus
tard, which, until within few years, still
fingered upon the least irequented downs
and plains of England.
With the Arabs of the desert, the chase
of the ostrich is the most attractive and ea-
gerly sought OF the many aristocratic diver
sions in which they indulge. The first
point attended to, is a special preparation
OF their horses. Seven or eight days be-
fore the intended hunt, they are entirely
deprived of straw and grass, and fed on bar
ley only. They are only allowed to drink
once a day, and that at sunset-the time
when the water begins to ireShen: at that
time also they are washed. They take
long daily exercises, and are occasionally
galloped, at which time care is taken that
the harness is right, and suited TO the chase
OF the ostrich. "Aiter seven or eight days."
says the Arab, 'fhe stomach of the horse
disappears, while the chest, the breast, and
the Group remain in flesh the animal is
then fit to endure fatigue" They call this
training fectdha. The harness used for the
purpose in question is lighter than orGina-
ry, especially the stirrups and saddle, aud
the martingale is removed. The bride,
too, undergoes many metamorphoseS; the
mountings and the ear-haps are taken
away, as too heavy. The bi, is made OF a
came. rope, without throat band, and the
frontlel is also of cord, and the reins, though
strong, are very light. The period most
favorable for oStrch-hunting is that of the
great heat the higher the temperature the
less is the ostrich able to defend himself
! The Arabs describe the precise time as that,
when a man stands upright, his shadow
has the length only OF the sole of his foot
Each horseman is accompanied by SER
want called zemmai, mounted on camel
carrying four goat-skins filled with water
barley for the horse, wheat-flour for the
rider, some dates, kettle TO cook the food
and every thing which can possibly be re-
qured for the repair o! the harness. The
borseman contents himself with a liner
vest and trowsers, and covers his neck anc
ears with light material called hacuh
tied with a strip of camel's hide; his fee
are protected with sandals, and his leg
with light CATERS called trabag. He i
armed with neither gun nor pistol, his only
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-17

Its natural food consists entirely of yegeta-
Bile substances, especially grain and the
| ostrich is most destructive enemy to the
crops of the African farmers. But its sense
OF taste is so obtuse, that scraps of leather,
old nails, bits of tin, buttons, keys, coins,
and pebbles, are devoured with equal rel
ish in fact, nothing comes amiss. But in
this it doubtless follows an instinct for
these hard bodies assist, like the gravel in
the crops of our domestic poultry, in grind
ing down and preparing for digestion its
ordinary food.
There was found by Cuvier in the stom-
ach Of an ostrich that died in Paris, nearly
a pound weight of stones, bits of iron and
copper, and pieces OF money worn down
by constant attrition against each other, as
well as by the action of the stomach itself.
In the stomach of one of these birds which
belonged TO the menagerie Of George the
Fourth, there were contained some pieces
| OF wood Of considerable size, several large
nails, and hens egg entire and uninjured
perhaps taken as a deiicacy from its appe-
tte becoming capricious. In the stomach
Of another, beside several large cabbage
stalks, there were masses of bricks of the
size of mans fist. Sparman relates that
he saw odriches at the Cape so tame that
they went loose to and from the farm, but
they were so voracious as to swallow
chickens whole, and trample hens 10 death
that they might tear them in pieces af-
terward and devour them and one great
barrel of a bird was obliged to be killed on
account of an awkward habit he had ac-
qured of trampling sheep TO death. But
perhaps the most striking proof of the
prowess Of an ostrich in the eating way, is
that afforded by DR.. Shaw, who saw one
swallow bullet after bullet as fast as they
were pitched, scorching hot, from the
mould,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-17
HARRISBURG STEAM WOOD

TURNING AND SCROLL SAVING
l. SHOP.-Wood Turning in all its branches
in city style and at city prices. Every variety of
Cabinet and Carpenter work either on hand OF
turned to order.
Bed Posts, Balustcrs, Roscits, Slat and Quar-
ter MouIlings Table Legs, Newell Posts Pat
terms, Awning Posts, Wagon Hubs, Columns,
Round or Octagon Chiscl Handles, &c.
tS'- This shop is in STRAWBERRY AL
LEY, near Third Street, and as we intend 10
rlease all our customers who want good work
done, it is hoped that all the trade will give us
call.
ty' Tcn.Pins and Tcn-Pin Balls made to or
der or returned.
The attention of Cabinet Makers and Carpen-
tiers is called TO our new style of TWIST
MOULDINGS. Printers Rigleis at $ per 100
feet. w. o. HICKOK.
February Z, lS52.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-17
VIM. McCARTY, Bookseller,
RROADWAY, SUNBURY, PA.

UAS lust received and for sale, PurdonS Di.
Ill uest of the laws of Pennsylvania, edition of
1851, price only 5000. -, c..
Judge Reads edition of Blackstone Commen-
taries, in vols. vo. formerly sold at Slo,oo'
and now offered lin fresh blndns) at the To-"
price of 5000. c,;
Treatise on the laws of PENNSYLVANIA re-
.Dsc,ing the estates of Decedents, by Thomas +.
Gordon, price only $500 ---..,.-
Kossuth and the Hungarian war comprising
complete history of the late Strugs Tor freedom
of that country, with notces Of the leading chiefs
and statesmen. who distinguished themselves III
council and in the field, containing 2SS pages o'
interesting matter with authentic portraits ,,I
S,,,es with portrait, printed on broadcast and
,", on rollers after the manner of maps price
only only so cents. WashingtOnS farewell address
uniform style with the above
February, 81, ls5a.-u.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-17
SELECT POETRY.
FROM GOLD TO GRAY.

Golden curs, profuseIy shed
O'er he lovely, childish head
Sunshine, caught from summer skies,
Surely here enlangled lies,
Tossing to The light winds free,
Radiant clusters, what are ye
Types of Time that ripples now
Ia bright waveIels DER the brow
OF the hopes aud feelings blest
Dancing in the guileless breast,
Beautiful in their unrest
Sparkling joys and willing faith
Rising TO Loves lighiest breath
OF the future, seeming fair,
That may darken with the hair.
What are We, dark waving bands,
That, beneath The maiden's hands,
Sweep around heI graceful head
Fold DER fold of changeiul shade
Tonch the cheeks contrasted bloom
With The poetry Of gloom.
Offerings for lovers eye
Emblem's of Loves wiichery,
Round her heart that richly lies,
Shadows, while it heauliies F.;
krppsakes Love delights TO give,
Did each friend one iTess receive
Every shining trrss were lost,
For the maiden hath host.
Az but trouble, stories say,
Locks as rich hath worn away.
Wha, of this But friends grew spare
As the scant and falling hair
Wherefore send your pallid ray,
St,,,Ho # ,,tIl tt,,tiv,,l,y
Through the locks whose FURNISHED hue
Hath but seen Of years few?
Autumn leaves on Summer trees
Were less sorrowful than these.
Portions of lifc's trave.soil
Footprints left by Grief and Toll
Relics, too, of watchings late,
When one curl was too much weight
On the hot brows, bending DER
Some grave book of ancient lore.
IT'S the morning. Nature wears
For the hopes of younger years;
Aud the scorchng breath Of care
Thus can fade the brightest hair.
Hail TO thee, thou gIistening snow
Full OF placid beauty, flow
O'er the lurIowei brows that bear
LiGe's long story, written fair.
'TI> the white foam, cast aside
After Times recedng tide.
Yea, and pleasant types are ye
OF each moonlight memory
Shining from his faI.oll prime
To the old mans evening time.
More-ye are reflections shed
From the heaven above his head
Pale, but still assuring ray,
OF his nearly risen day,
Mortal may Thy hoary hair
Zen such glorious meaning bear,
That lis silver threads may be
Messengers of light to thee
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-17

Iron PAPER.-At the PnssIan Industrial
Exhibition, Count Renard, a large proprietor
of rouworks, exhibited shee, iron of such a
degree of ienuity, that the leaves can be used
for paper One of the finest sort the machin-
cry rolls is 7OlO square of feet, of what may
be called leaf.iron, from a cwt of metal. A
book binder of Breslan has made an album OF
nothing else, the pages of which turn as fex-
IDLY as the finest fabric of linen rags. As
yet no extensive application for this form OF
the metal has been found but the manager
says The material must precede the use for
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-07-17

An AUcIIoNEER ExcLAMED-"Why, real
ly, ladies and gentlemen, am giving these
things away" care you |" said an old lady,
present, swell, III thank you foI ,ha, silver
pitcher you have in your hand"
ma, what's that q said liitls urchip.
Shilling, my son. Won't you believe
your father ~
Yeth'm, bu, though, he was lying.
A man boasted that he once had brother
who was revolutionary hero ], came out
that the person spoken of was long on the
tread mill
"lF all the world were blind, what mel
ancholy sight it would be-" said an Irish
man