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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10
Staunton Sky Light
Daguerrean Gallery.

,g,IIE subscriber has just opened his new Dag
uerrean Gallery, opposite tho Spectator Of
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 slly-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 Julv % 1879
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

Cau;tal $50, 900, ecith pO,cer to increase the
same to $500, 900.
rU>HIS Company, having been duly organized,
l. is now ready to receive Applications and Is
sue Policies, and offers to the citizens OF Virginia
the inducements of home Company for the 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. S. CARSON, President,
C. S. FUNK. Secretary,
o. f. BRESEE, .4ctuary.
Directors.-Joseph S. Carson, James P: Rieley,
Llovd Logan, VIM. l.. Clark, James II. Burgess,
n. w. Richardson, John Kerr.
O;- Office on Piccadilla Street, near the valley
Bank, Winchester.
The attention of Farmers and persons owning
country property is particularly called to this OPP
portunity of securing themselves from loss by hre'
at very small cost.
@5- Agent for Staunton and Augusta County
and vicinity. GEO. L. PRICE.
Staunton, Aug. IL, lS52.-ly.
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GREAT ATTRACTION AT
RAYSSB 8 STRJ8AlMG'9
NEW FANCY STORE.

VNE have Just received direct from the eastern
w cities splssdA Stock of German, French,
English and American Fancy Goods suited to the
season, embracing the largest and most fashionable
styles of dress goods for Ladies and Gentlemen,
which have been selected with great care and pur-
chased under circumstances that will enable us
TO offer great inducements to purchasers.
Please call and examine our stock.
Staunton, Oct. 9, 1852.
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SlIeridanianas

MANY such anecdotes occur of Sheridan
as this which drops from Lord Holland, In
an allusfon to the Addington peace.
It was, in truth, made by the pressure OF
the finances, and by nothing else. "lt IS
peace," said Mr.. Francis. "of which ev-
ery body is glad, and nobly proud" Mr..
Sheridan, to whom | repeated these words
two hours after they were spoken, and who
affected not to hear them, in the course oil
not less than two hours, delivered them as
his own in the House of Commons, on
conversation for fixing the day for taking
the peace into consideration.
Lord Holland having resolved to move
an inquiry about sum of g4O, ,O0O granted
to the Duke of York in connexlon with the
Expedition to the Low Countries, he thus
describes what occurred:
81 had hardly given notice, when MIR.
Sheridan gave notice of similar motion IN
the Commons, and fixed day preceding
that which / had named. He came over to
Holland House, and procured from me all
the materials which / had collected, and
which he used without scruple. He even
repeated, word for word, and like lesson,
a long paper which had been confidentially
communicated to me, and which |, won by
his protestations of not divulging it,had i'm
prudently entrusted Such petty tricks, as
traits of singular character, may be worth
preserving but it is right to add, that the
fascination of his conversatlon,a ,and the mix
ture OF archness and good humor with which
he defended himself when detected or at
tackled for such articles, made all who
knew him, and many whom he injured in
more important matters than such triaes as
these, in some measure his accomplices, by
forging, winking at, and encouraging his
great and his little delinquenc'es."
And again, on the Union debate in 1900:
"Mr. Sheridan attended on the Union,
and spoke against it with his usual wit, ell
oquence, and effect. He was vain enough,
however, to boast of his imaginary descent
from Irish kings, and even to allege that
circumstance as personal motive with him
for opposing the surrender of the indepen-
dence of Ireland He was, he said, true
old .Milesian, which Mr.. Hare explained to
be member of Miles, the gaming club
in st. james street."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

&s= "Dear MOTHER" said delicate little
girl, II have broken your China vase r'
"Well, you are naughty careless, ,troub-
lesome little thing, always in mischief; 60
up stars till send for you."
And this was a Christian mothers an
swer to the fearful little culprit, who had
Struggled and conquered temptation to tell a
falsehood to screen her fault! With disap-
pointed disheartened look, the child obey
ed; and at that moment was crushed IN her
little heart the sweet flower of truth, per-
haps never again in after years to be reviv-
ed to life. Oh, what were thousand vas
es in comparison?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10
CONGRESS- HALL,
u,,,s.a ,,ya Gaessaut Streets.


PHILADELPHIA, July |, 1852
yvSuE subscribers take pleasure in informing their
Il friends and the travelling community general
IL that they have this day taken possession OF that
well established and fayorably known hotel CON-
GRESS HALL, Third and Ches'ed Streets;
They have had the house thoroughly repaired and
all the modern improvements introduced. and lurIi-
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 OF bust
ness, the Exchange, Custom House, ,snd many 9TH
er public buildings. o.,
Lines of Omuibusses 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 pans
In making this convenient and comfortable home
20 the traveller 1...o,1>>4
Late of Virginia,
July ii, lS52.-ly. Propreto'S'
James f. Norris, whe is well known to many
Of the business men visiting the city, lately lnthe
Hardware house of James j. Duncan Co., ,Twitt,
Brother, s Co, and formerly proprietor OF the
Virginia Hotel, St. Louis, will have the manage
me6t of the House, assisted by polite and cOmpe-
tent persons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

SINGULAR PREpIcTIoN.-The Natchez
Free Trader predicts that by the first Of
January, 1853, revolution will be in sue
cessful progress in the States of Zacatecas,
Tamaulipas, Chihuahua, and all the North
ern States of Mexico. The object will be
10 establish an independent confederated
Republic, similar to the United States. 1t
will be under the lead of Americans, though
nomInally under that of Mexicans. 1t WILL
be successful, and will have material
bearing on the destiny of the South, OF the
United States, and of this continent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10
II. G.. EVERETT,
TT0RNEV AT LAW
STAUNTON. '!

WILL PRACTISE in the County and Su-
w perior Courts of Augusta, Rockingham and
Rockbridge. Between the hours of s A. M. and
P NJ. he may be fonud at his Office, on Angus
ia ST., two doors South of Mr.. Wm. G. Sterrett's
Store. and at all other hours at his residence, on
Christians Creek, Augusta Go.
June l6. lS52.=lY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

A BRIDES REvENGE.-The other day, as
wedding party was ascending the steps
which approached one of our Liverpool
churches, the intended bride herself, owing
to some obstruction, or to an inadvertent
step, missed her footing, and fell. The
swain, unable, even at that joyful crisis Of
hls existence,t to conceal his vexation at this
little coNTRETEMps, exclaimed, pettishly,
"Dear me, how very clumsy !' The lady
said nothing, but she was observed to bite
her lip, and far darker and gloomier look
than beseemed the Court of Hymen was
seen to gather on her brow. She walked
deliberately, however, into the church; the
ceremony commenced; and everything pro-
ceeded in orthodox fashion until the impor-
tant question was put-"Wilt thou have
this MANI" sc. Here, instead Of whisper
ing, blushingly, soft affirmative to the
communion cushions, the fair lady drew
herself up cast whitening glance upon
her betrothed, and muttering The words,
"Dear me, how very clumsym sailed down
the aisle, and out of the church, with the
port of an offended goddess.-LUerpool
Paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10
Marine Armour.

The Buffalo Commercial, IN connection
with an account Of tlre efforts to recover the
steamer Atlantic, sunk some time ago in
Lake Erie, gives the following description
of the dress worn by the divers. and the
effects experienced by them IN descending
into deep water
"Tbe marine armour consists Of per-
fectly air-tight India-rubber dress, topped
by copper helmet, with clear, thick
plate of glass in front. The pipes which
supply and exhaust the air, lead from the
TOP of this helmet. The pumping requires
much labour, four, and sometimes six men
being employed upon it at the same time,
and compelled to work hard at that A
great pressure of air is experienced by the
diver upon his lungs, equal to seventy-fve
pounds to the inch, and very few individu-
ais could bear it for any length of time.
When first going into the dress, the sensa-
ton of oppression is very overcoming, but
passes away, in great measure, after en-
tering the water. When depth OF ten
feet is reached in the descent the dress
becomes entirely emptied Of air and col.
lapsed to the body, causing a pressure an
over the diver equal to the heft of ten
pound weight, except as to the head, which
is protected by the copper helmet. The
difficulty in breathing now becomes great
and painful sensation is experienced by
the diver, the jaws becoming distended, and
the head seemingly splitting. This contIn-
ues until after descending another ten or
twelve feet, when the pain is relieved, the
diver feels comfortable and experiences no
further inconvenience. When about sixty
feet below the surface, hundreds of the le-
gitimate inhabitants of the water surround
the diver, nibbling at their strange visitor,
as though he were "food for fishes" AT
ter reaching seventy-fve feet, all is per-
fectly dark-a black, impenetrable dark,
ness-and an electric flame plays around
the inside of the helmet, caused by the trlc.
ton of the pump. AT about one hundred
and thirty feet, the water is very cold. be-
ing in the present season within four or five
degrees of freezing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

THREE CENT PrEcEs.-The Philadelphia
Ledger says of the operations Of the mint
during the month-"The manufacture of
three cent pieces has been immense-2,
CSC, 800 pieces were coined, representing in
value $4,000. Last month, the coinage
of this very convenient little piece was O.
YER million and half, and the amount
then was thought to be immense. Large
as this supply is, it does not exceed the de-
mand. The Treasurer has now but few on
hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

Moo IS the time to arai yourselves Of He adrantage
ofa skdlful Siisersmith and Watch-maker.
q s NJ. HIRSH having employed a superior
W. workman in repairing WATCHES, Clocks,
JEwELRY, &C., Sc, are now prepared to have
work done in that line ofbusiness 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 a Jewelry and Variety
Store. Remember the place,
G. s. Nj. HIRSH,
at the Post Office Corner.
StauntoN. AnG. q. 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

a- Fanny Elssler was forty years old
when she created the great Juror IN the
United States, some sixteen years ago
She is now victim to the 'effects of an
ill-spent life" full of melancholy wrinkles,
left to rust out, while new and more attract
i've mettle wears the ephemeral glories and
attentions of the excitable public.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

iS- DR.. Harriet K. Hunt has addressed
a protest to the authorities of the city of
Boston against paying taxes on her proper
ty while she is denied vote in the elec-
tion of officers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10
Clothing Emporium in Staunton'
JACOB P0LLlTZ,
REGS leave to announce to his friends ana Gus
- toners that he has Just returned IRON the
North with larmn aSS1rtnnnnt of
Fall and Winter Clothing,

quirements of this market His stock comprises
larger assortment than heretofore kept IN tins mar
ket, and while he can warrant the workmanship W
be equal if not better than any other, tne PuD-
lie will find his prices to be exceedingly low, al
lowing himself to be outsold by no one; Pnrchas-
ers will be benefited by purchasing at small prohts
which trust will be made up by the extent OF
the sales.
respectfully invite attention to part OF my
stock enumerated below:
Coats.
Frock and Dress Goats, all colors, Business Frock
and Sack do, fancy Cashmere Business and
Frock Goats, Beaver and Pilot Overcoats, But
falo do. ,Kussuth do, beautiful article. Lambs
Wool do, Blue Blanket do, Drab, Felt and
Beaver do, Togas of Oil Cloth and Beaver,
Black and Brown Cloth and Beaver Overcoats
Pants,
Fine Black Doeslin CassmerA, Union Cashmere.
Fancy do, Black and Blue Cassinett, Fancy
do, Corduroy, Tweed, &C.,
Vests,
Black and Fancy Satin, Black and Fancy Sill
Blue Cloth and Cloth and Cashmere Vests in
large quantities
ALSO, large assortment of Hats, Gaps, Pock-
ct and Neck HandkerchiefS, Silk, WOolen and
Cotton Undershirts and Draws,a large assortment
of fine white Linen Bosoms, Shirts, Trunks and
various other articles usually kept in Clothing
Stores.
respectfully ask a call from my friends to ex-
anime my stock of goods, knowing that by SO do
ing they will see the advantage arising to them
BY buying at the Clothing Emporium adjoining
the Stage Office, Basement of the Virginia Hotel.
0S-The Fall and Winter supply is now OPEN
ing.
Staunton, Sep %, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

&ae "Old age is coming upon me rapid
ly," as the urchin said when he was steal
ing apples from an old mans garden, and
saw the owner coming furiously, with a
stout coWhde in hand,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10
McINT0SH'S
HOWARD, HOUSE,
(LATE wHEATFIELD HoTEL,)
Corner of Baltimore and Ho,card Street.

,JNHIS 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
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.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

"BRING IN THE APPLES "-The apple
may be called the staple fruit of New Eng
land. 1t ranks among fruits as the potato
among vegetables. A writer IN the last
number of the KnIckerbocker, says:
"The apple is the companion of the win
ter evenings, associated with cheerful
room, bright fire, pleasing tale, SCOTS
novels OR the Arabian Nights. Perhaps 1t
is nearly bedtime. Your eyes grow dim.
You are fatigued with study, with chess,
with checkers, with books; you sigh, you
yawn, you stretch your arm above your
head. All OF a sudden a thought strikes
you. Bring in The apples 1t is like mag
ic. The foot lights go up and the scene
b,phtensn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

q DR.. Howe, of Boston, estimates the
number of idiots in Massachusetts, at 1900,
three-fourths of whom are born of lntempe-
perate parents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

q Thomas Lippencott, young man
now living at the Commercial Hospital, has
injured one of his feet to such an extent by
the practice of wearing tight boots, that it
is necessary to have it amputated. The
operation will be performed on Saturday af-
ternoon.- Cincinnati Commercial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10
Tobacco.

ITO BOXES lb. Lump Tobacco, prime to re-
1AO tail at % cents Il pOund-just received and
for sale by LLOYD LOGAN & co.
Winchester, Aug. Is, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

@= Jenny Lind is said to be only the
wreck of her former self and is hardly rec
ognizable. Why did she gel married.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

PoINrED SERMoNs.-Many years ago
there graduated at Harvard University a
man by the name of Rawson, who settled
in the ministry at Yarmouth, on Cape Cod.
He used to preach very pointed sermons.
Having heard that some ofhis parishioners
were in the habit ofmak,ng him the subject
of their mirth at grog-shop, he one Sabbath
preached discourse from the text, "And
/ was the song of the drunkard." His re-
marks were of very moving character, as
many of his hearers rose and left the house.
A short time afterwards he delivered dis
course still more pointed: And they be-
ing convicted by their own consciences,
went out one by one" On this occasion NO
one ventnred to retire from the assembly,
but the guilty ones listened in silence to the
lash of their pastor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10
ARGE SORT M EN- T
OE FURNITURE.

NHAVE on hand at this time one of the largest
j asortments of furniture have ever offered in
this place, such as Sofas at % 30 and d -
dollars. Bureaux from 5 to $50, wood u
seat Chairs s. to S. per set, cane seat -.
Chairs $40 to SIS per set, Rocking Chairs 81 81
to SIS, and large lot of other furniture which
will sell at reduced prices.
Call next door East ofthe Post Once. Nam 81,
on A. ID. CHANDLER.
Staunton, Sept. 8, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

~ Every man thinks that Casar's wife
ought to be above suspicion, but he is far
less particular as to what Cesar himself
ought to be-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

es- Experience keeps dear school, but
fools will learn in no other.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
CLOTHING HOUSE IN sTAUNTON.
cow & co.

A DJOINiNG Messrs Bare s. Sterrett, Va.
IN Hotel Building, respectfully inform their
friends and customers, that they have just receiv-
ed from the North their stock of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

yVsHE POLITICAL Works of Byron, Moor,
Il Shakespeare. Milton. Young, Grey, BeattIe.
Collins. Tennyson, Longiellow, Cowper, ThOmp-
son, Campbell, Rogers and Hemans, for sale by
3 III. COLEMAN.
siauntoa, Sep. p, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10


To KEEP YoUNG.-No surer destroyer
of Youth, of youths privileges, and powers
and delights, than yielding the spirit to the
empire of ill-temper and selfshness. We
should all be cautious, as we advance in
life, of allowing occasional sorrowful expe-
rience to overshadow our perception of the
preponderance of good. Faith in good is at
once its own rectitude and reward. To be-
lieve good, and to do good, truly and trust
fully,ls the healthiest of humanty's con di-
tions. To take events cheerfully, and pro-
mote the happiness of o.hers,.s the way to
ensure the enduring spring of existence
Content and kindness are the soft vernal
showers and fostering sunny warmth that
keeps mans nature and being fresh and
green. "Lord keep my existence fresh
and green, would be no less wise prayer
than the one so beautifully recorded re-
specting mans memory. five would leave
a gracious memory behind us, there is no
way better to secure it, than by living gra-
ciously. \ cheerful and benign temper,
that buds forth pleasant blossoms, and bears
sweet fruit, for those who live within its IN
huence, is sure 10 produce an undylng
growth Of green remembrances that shall
flourish Immortality after the present sock
I is decayed and gone.-JMrs. Cowden
Clarke.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

CAUSE AND ErFEcr.-1nfnite are the
consequences which follow from single,
and often apparently very Insignificant,
circumstance. Paley narrowly escaped be-
ing baker. Cromwell was near being
strangled in his cradle by monkey here
was this wretched ape welding in his paw
the destines of nations. Henry the VIII.
is smitten with the beauty of girl Of eigh-
teen; and ere long 'the Reformation beams
from Bullen's eyes" Charles Wesley re-
fuses to 60 with his wealthy namesake to
Ireland; and the inheritance which would
have been his, ,goes to build up the fortunes
of Wellesley instead OF Wesley; and to
this decision of schoolboy (as Mr.. South
ey observes,) Methodism may owe its ex-
istence, and England its military, its civil,
and political glory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10

WE HAVE AN ITEM FOR THE LADIES'
A new bonnet has made its appearance in
Paris, originated by Madame Duhay De
Golberg, name famous in the firmament
of European fashion. The material is NEW
as we'll as the STYLE. 1t is made of the
skin of polished leather. Madame has Sc
cured a patent for her ingunuity, (the Home
Journal has learned and has conferred its
exclusive sale in England upon a dashing
mlllner in Regent street, London. The
Journal adds: The possession of these
bonnets has already become perfect FU-
RoRE to Paris; and the really beautiful way
in which the material is made subservient
to every style of weaier, from the truly CO.
quettish to the sornbre or demure, fully JUS
tifes that distinction" This new article
of dress is called the Dipthera Bonnet
We shall "keep an eye out" for the first
appearance here of the Diptheras. 1t will
be ga sight to see" when our ladies all get
to wearing feaihsr hats.-.Albany Alias.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-11-10
Character for tile Young.

Character is everything to the young, as
it is the surest means of success in life
It is better than the most ample fortune !; 1T
is better than the patronage OF rich and
powerful friends. A young person of es-
tablished character, of virtuous principles,
of good conduct though he be poor, and
left to his own unaided efforts, will rarely
fail to make way for himself in the world.
He may be assailed by misfortune, he may
lose his health oy fall into adverse circum-
stances, and so be embarrassed and oppres-
sed in his course but as general rule, it
cannot be questioned that fair character,
character for intelligence, virtue, and
worth, is the surest pledge of success in
life.
For many years have been accustomed
to watch with great interest, the fortunes
of the young IN their progress in life and
long since have | come to the settled con-
clusion, that in so far as success is concern
ed, whether in the learned professions, or
in the ordinary business of men, character
virtue, intelligence, well regulated mind
and heart. is of higher value than heirshlp
to the richest estate, than all outward ad-
tantages whatever. Such an estate, such
advantages, are apt to initiate with pride,to
lead to imprudence, to idleness and vice;
and where this is the case, it takes but a
short time to squander fortune and bar
every door to respectability and happiness.
But character, l repeat, never fails. 1t
makes friends and subdues enemies, creates
funds, opens the gates of opportunity draws
arourd its possessor patronage and support,
makes him sure and easy way,to wealth,
to honor, and to happiness.