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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26

DoUBLY CpEDITABLE.-An amusing
story, Illustrative of the religion of military
promotion, is told in the new work. entitled
"reminiscences Of an Emagrc5a .Mles'an.
can Irish half-pay Col. named Stack, OBJ
tanned an interview with the Duke of York,
seeking for promotion to the rank of Major
General. On being introduced 10 the Com
mahder.in-Chief, he was honoured with the
expression of the Dukes usual politeness,
and the customary question, "Well, Col.
what can do for yop;" 81 perceive, sir, -
replied Stack, "that there is brevet coming
out, in which hope TO be included. I am
the senior Col in his Majesty's service
"True, Colonel Stack; but give me leave 10
ask you Of what religion are you:" II am
Of The religion Of q Major General" The
Duke bowed, and Stack was gazctted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26
TOBACCO AND SEGAR STORE
Opposite the Post Office.

vTVdE subscriber has just opened in the room for
Il merly occupied by A. Nj. Simpson as Shoe
Store, new Tobacco Store, where he intends
keeping constantly on hand well selected stock
of Manufactured Tobacco, to which he invites the
attention of all lovers of the weed. He has on
hand the following brands:
Reed s. Nash's, Crumpton's, Eldorado, Pine Ap-
pie, Pearl s. Norwood, Lola Montez, Peyton s
Cos, Suter's, Wyat's, Esmeraldo, Shaw's.
ALSO A FINE LOT OF sEGARs.
Havana, Regalia, Rifles, Napoleon La Grant,
Principles, Lord Byron, Minerva, Plantation,
Lanorma, Jenny Lind, Spanish and Half Span
ish. A lot of superior Smoking Tobacco, Pipes,
Pipe Stems, Garrett's Scotch and Rappee Snuff,
Snuff Boxes, Wrapping Paper, Fools Cap, Let
ter and Bill Paper. Backing, Ink, Matches,
Sc, Sc The highest market price paid for
clean Rags. JOHN b. EVANS.
Staunton Oct l3 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26
Steiner & Brother

FNAVING received, a few days since, fne lot
EE of DRESS AND LOOP OVERCOATS,
and it being late in the season, they having been
detained oa their way, we have determined. in
order to reduce our stock, to soil at cost. We,
therefore, invite all in want of BARGAINS to
call on us in the Stone Building, one door above
the Va Hotel.
Staunton, Jan. II, 1853.
P. S.-We would respectfully, yet earnestly,
request those who are indebted to us, either by
bond or open account, to come forward and settle
the same. D. bho'
Jan. u. 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26
Drugs. Medicines, &c.

TNHOS. p. ESHRIDGE is now receiving from
IL New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore the
most extensive assortment of Drugs, Medl- ~,
cines, Oils, Dye Stulls and Fancy Goods IN
ever offered in this market, to which he IN
vites the attention Of the good people OF Staunton
and its vicinity. He pledges himself that if pure
Medicines, elegant Fancy Goods and low prices
will secure their custom, that none will 90 away
dissatisfied Call and examine.
Staunton, Nov 3, 1852
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26
Notice.

lAvING become sole proprietor of the Mossey
A Creek Paper Mil By purchase on the 10Th
day Of September, am now prepared to NIL or
ders for all kinds ofpaper at the shortest notice and
upon as good terms as any Vther Mill, ! Will pay
three dollars and fifty Gems per hundred weight,
delivered. for all Linen and Cotton Rags, or fair
price if send my team for them. Address
JACOB SANGER,
a.. Or S. Paul, my agent.
Mt. Solon, Va. Nov. II, l852.-5m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26
THE STAUNT0N SPECTAT Or
BY j. A. Il l.. IL. WADDELL.
TERMS.

O1- TIE SPECTATOR" is published once a
,gesk, at Tteo Dollars gear, If paid IN adrance,
or Too Dollars and Fifty Cents # delayed beyond
the expiration ofthe gear No subscription ,ciu
be discontinued bit at the option Of the Editors,
until all aIrearages are paid. &c
o. .4N communications to the Editors By mail
must Be post paid, or they cW not be attended to-
o. .ADVER R1TSE.NE.N'1'S Of thirteen lines
fOr less, inserted three times for one dollar, and
tocentytipe cents for each subsequent continuance
Larger advertisements inserted in the same proper
tion. a liberal discount made to those acho Gdrer-
use bu The uear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, &c.

~ s. NJ. HIRSH have just received fine as
w sortmeat of fancy Mantle, Brass, Paror,
Alarm, Eight day and Thirty hour Clocks--Also,
variety of Gold and Silver Watches, and fine
lot of Jewolry, The Clocks and Watches war
ranted y months.
Watches. Clocks, Jewelry and all work per-
taining to the business done in the best manner
and at the lowest prices and warranted II months
Stapnton, Dec s, 1852.
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UNSON Ea "A a. Il,
Staunton, Virginia.

raNEE large and commodiOuS Concert and Exhi-
bition room, in the Union Hall building, ca
pable of seating comfortably 400 persons, is now
ready for use.
Persons wishing to occupy the room will apply
to THOMAS p. EsSRIDGE, Treasurer of the Com
pany, at his Drug Store.
Ian u lS53=6t.
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r. % RAMMlNo
DA GyTEERRE EIaAyENY ST.

HAS made an arrangement at his old stand, by
aR which he has the advantages ola 5 K Y
LIGHT and will take pictures in the best man
ner & on reasonable terms, during any kind otweath-
er. Entrance to his rooms Immediately below the
ApOthecary Store of DIR. A. L. Laird s @.
Staunton AUG. is. 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26
New Books.

yTyHE Plantation and Farm Instruction, aegula-
a ton, Record, Inventory and Account Book;
Stories from "Blackwood ;" Lives of Wellington
and Peel Essays from the London Iim's, End
Series; Papers from the Quarterly ReyleY Mems
Wives, by Thackeray; The Book OF IS Srp6s' by
Thackeray:A Shabby genteel Story by Thtckeray;
for sale by RUB l. Oo"AN'
Staunton, JAM l2, 1853.
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EAge;Ssasss:,;s:.. 49,.
W SSSINS
POETRY
Religion.
BY HORACE SMITH.

=
Alas for human reason all is change,
Ceaseless and strange;
All ages form new systems, leaving heirs
To cancel theirs;
The future will but initiate the past;
And instability alone will last
Is there no compass, then, by which to steer
:. This erring sphere?
No tie that may indissolubly bind
To God, mankind
No code that may defy Times sharpest tooth
No fixed, immutable, truth?
There is there is One primitive and sure
Religion pure,
Unchanged in spirit, though its forms and codes
Wear myriad modes,
Contain all creeds within its mighty span;
The lore Of God displayed IN loce Of man.
This is the Christians faith when rightly read;
Oh ! may it spread,
Till earth redeemed from every hateful leaven
Makes peace with Heaven;
Below one blessed brotherhood of love,
One Father-worshipped with one voice-above
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26

dS An old topper bet that he could, when
blind folded, tell each of several kinds of
liquors. When brandy, whiskey, gin and
other drinks were presented to him, he pro-
nounced correctly what they were. AT
length glass Of pure water was given him;
he tastedit paused, tasted again. and again
considered, and shook his head. At last
said he, "GentlemeE, | give it up. | am
not used to that sort of liquor"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26

o. II never complained ofmy condition
but once" said an old man, "when my feet
were bare and had no money to buy shoes !;
but met man without feet and became
contented.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26
R ENaOYAL.

RR. JOHNSON nentist) has renDved his
~ Office to BurwelPs corner building .immedi-
ately opposite the Spectator Office, wheri he may
be found at all times, when not out professionally.
Stauntou, Sep. l5, 1852.
yENuE Works OF DANIEL WEBSTER, insx large
n volumes, for sale by
S. ii. COLEMAN.
S,sunton, Dee. l5 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-01-26

e. Locomotive Of the largest size. re-
quires 100 gallons Of oil a year to keep 1t
creased.
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October 6, lS52.-tf.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28
Charter Of the Lewisburg Savings Institution.

SECTION l. Be enacted by the Senate and House of Re-
presentati0es Of Commonwealth Of sansvania General
assembly met and hereby enacted by the authority of the
sams, That William Cameron, G. F. Miller, John Walls,
William Frck Peter Beaver, John Houghton Alexander
Ammon Thomas Hayes James S. Marsh, Eli Sifer Jona
than Nesbit, Alexander MCure John Gundy William F.
Packer David Reber George Schnab John B. Packer and
every other hereafter becoming members hereby
erected into body polite and corporate in deed and in
law by the name, style, aud title of THE LEwsBURa Saw
INGs INSTITUTION, and by that shall be able to sue
and be sued in all and tribunals and purchase have
and hold lands enements heredamens rnts goods chat
tells and effects of whatsoever nature kind and the same
At any time to SELL grant, and dispose of and make
cute and deliver all proper and legal convynces and
ances and to receive the samc and also make have and
use SEAL establish and put execution all such
bylaws ordinances aud regulations be necessary and
h to subserve the interests of the Institution being
tray to the Constitution and laws of this Commonwealth
of the United States orided That the clear yearly value
of the real estate held shall exceed the of
thousand dollars except such shall have been bona de
morgaged to the said Institution by way of security
veyed satisfaction of debts contracted the its
dealings.
SKcTIoN . That the business of said Institution shall be
to receive moneys deposit such as may
be agreed upon Pror1ed, That the said Institution shall
not in any for any purpose issue its bills in the
manner Of bank notes for circulation money.
SECTION j. That for the security of the depoors of the
said Institution shall be the duty of the persons named
the first section and such others may become members Of
the Institution to raise and pay capital of less
Twenty than One Hundred Thousand Dollars, in
shares of Fifty Dollars each which capital shall all times
be liable to the dposos for the Of their deposits
and the interest accrung thereon the shares be ransa
BILE on the books of the institution in such may
be designated by the laws of said institution
SECTION f. That the said corporation shall be authorized
invest its funds in public stocks of this State of the
United States in real securities the discount of of
personal securities Pociie That the rate of discount
which loans may be made by the said institution shall
exceed one-half Of one per centum for thirty days
SECTION s. That the business of said institution shall be
managed and conducted by directors be chosen
the hereinafter mentioned five of whom shall form
do business They shall choose from their
number President aud appoint Treasurer and such other
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28

officers may be necessary ptdient and the Ice
said institution shall be in the borough Of Lewisburg
SECTION g. THAI the President and Directors shall declare
dividends Of profits of said institution often they
deem proper and depostor shall have the right Of with
drawing his deposits any time if not exceeding twenty
dollars ten days notice if above that and not
ceedng forty dollars thirty days notice. and if above that
sum, on three months notice.
SECTION I. That the stockholders Of the said Savings
Institution shuNLe dciauaHy HaLe the debts sume,
which liability shall be enforced in the provided for
the enforcing the individual liability Of stockholders Of banks
by the act of the sixteenth day Of April Ammo DOmn ono
thousand eight hundred and fifty, entitled An Act regua
ting banks and any officer agent Of said Savings Inst
tuition who shall embezzc appropriate to his use
without authority any Of the funds of said institution shall
be deemed guilty of msdemeanor, aud conviction
thereof shall be fined in any not less than the amount
embezzed appropriated and shall be imprisoned in the
Union county prison for period not less than six months
than two years, the discretion of the Court
SECTION s. That the Treasurer shall give bond the
President and Directors of the Institution less
than five thousand dollars with suretes cond
toned for the faithful performance Of all the duties enoned
on him. He shall be the receiver Of all moneys Of the Insu-
on and shall dburse and pay the under such rules
may be established by the President and Directors and may
be removed at the pleasure Of the said President and Dcc
tors.
CECIloN u lu1t tnerC snail DC mecunH OF the mcm-
bers of the Lewisburg Savings Institution such day in the
month Of June next at such place majority Of the persons
named in this act shall appoint for the purpose ofsubscrbng
stock and for eectDg from among the members Drec
tors manage the affairs Of the said institution for twelve
months thereafter, and until election shall take place
and in said first election each stakeholder shall be entitled
vote for each share of stock subscribed by him Ali
future elections shall be held in such and at such
times as the bylaws shall provide.
SECTION TO- That the President or Treasurer shall make
statement annually Of the affairs Of the said institution
oath affirmation the Auditor General be laid by him
before the Legislature.
SECTION IL. That this institution shall continue for ff
teen far may be necessary
close its business and the Legislature at any time alter
or revoke the privileges hereby granted
W. Z. ScHEIL,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
TuO. CARSON,
Speaker Of the Senate.
hpprV'-l the twentieth day of April, Ammo Domin
thousand eight hundred and 6ftythres. WM BlGLER
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28
Increase Of Agricultural Fairs.

The increase of agricultural fairs
throughout the country, is one of the mos
favorable signs of the day. American
farming is confessedly inferior to that o.
Great Britain, SO that whatsoever tends tt
elevate it is public benefit, and should
be encouraged by all good citizens. The
greatest benefactor of his kind, it has been
said, is he who teaches two blades of grass
to grow where only one has grown before
The fairs, by the emulation they excite
among farmers, tend directly to this end
They are to agriculturalists what an ex-
change is to the merchants. Every novel.
ty is there produced, discussed and its
merits decided upon.
Consider what these fairs have done for
the breed of cattle, horses and other ami
mails. Ifthe few spirited individuals, who
first imported the best stock from abroad,
had, instead of exhibiting them at these
fairs kept them secluded always on the
farm, how little comparatively would have
been the good affected. The breed of cat
tie on that particular estate, and on one or
two neighboring ones, would have been im-
proved, but the great body ofsgricultural-
lists would have remained entirely ignorant
Of the advantages Of superior stock of
animals. The difference between Italian
farming, where no improvements have
been made for centuries, and the modern
scientific farming Of Great Britain, is 70
be attributed to the exchange of ideas
among the farmers of England, and the
want Of such an exchange among the far.
mers of Italy. A few fairs would regener-
ate the Italians.
Formerly, these fairs we're confined in
the United States, principally to the neigh
borhood of large cities. But now every
county in the State is establishing an agri-
cultural fair. Farming consequently is
being quickened to new life. The ven-
cradle jog-trot fashion of tilling the soil are
giving way under the stimulating influence
Of these assemblages, to new and improved
methods, just as cooked hats, queues and
powdered heads Of our grandfathers have
succumbed to the more sensible attire Of
existing generations. The old fogies in
agriculture are getting ashamed Of them
selves. The most incrcdulous skeptics in
scientific farming and good breeds Of cattle
are mortified when an agricultural fair is
opened at their doors, and they see with
their own eyes, how far they are behind
The age.
Give us agricultural fairs all over the
land. They will work miracles. What
the spinning jenny has been to manutactu'
rers, that agricultural fairs will yet TO tor
farming
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28
Men and Women Boarders.

There's no calculating the difference be
tween men and women boarders. Here
Mr. Jones been in my house these 81,
months, and no more trouble to me than
my grey kitten. If his bed is shook ur
once week, and his coats, cravats, love
letters, cigars and patent leather boots left
undisturbed in the middle of the floor, he
is contcnted as a pedagugue in vacation
time. Take a woman to board, and if it
is perfectly convenienD she would like to
have drapery instead of drop-curtains
she'd like the windows altered to open at
the top, and wardrobe for her founced
dresses, aud few nails and another shelf in
her closet, and bench to put her feet on,
and little rocking-chair, and big look
ing-glass; would like breakfast about ten
minutes later than your usual hour tea ten
minutes earlier; and the gong which shocks
her nerves so, altogether dispensed with
She can't drink coffee, because it's too ex-
hilerating; broma is too insipid, and choc-
olate too heavy. She don't fancy cocoa
English breakfast tea" is the only beyer-
age which agrees with her delicate spinstcr
organization. She can't digest a roast or
fried fish; can possibly pick out an
egg, if it were boiled with one eye on the
watch. Pastry she never eats unless she
knows from what dairy the butter came
which enters into its composition. Every
article of food prepared with butter, salt,
pepper, mustard, vinegar or oil bread
that is made with yeast, soda, milk, or
saleratus, she decidedly rejects. She is
constantly washing out little duds Of laces,
collars, handkerchiefs, ,chimisetts, and stock
ings, which she festoons up to the front
windows to dry; giving passers-by the
that your house is occupied by
a Jlanehisseute; then jerks the bell wire
for an hour or more for relays of hot
smoothing irons, to put the finishing
stroke to her operations. She is often af
dicted with interesting little colds and
inAuenzas requiring the immediate con-
ISOLATION of dose of hot lemonade or
ginger tea; choosing her time for these COM
plants when the kitchen fire has gone out
and the servants are on furlough. Oh
nobody knows, but those who've tried, how
troublesome women are! I'd
rather have whole regiment Of men boar
ders. All you have got to do is, to wind
them up in the morning with powerful
cup of coffee, give them carte blanche to
smoke, and night key, and the work is
done.-Fdnny Fern.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28
MUSICAL FEsTIvAL.-A Musical Con

MUSICAL FEsTIvAL.-A Musical Con-
vention is announced to take place at Har-
risburg, during the second week in Novem-
Der next. Several eminent professors and
vocalists from Boston are expected to be
present. The object Of the Convention
seems to be to arouse more general taste
for music among the people Of the interior
of the State, to disseminate information
with regard to the most approved methods
Of acquiring musical knowledge and skill,
and to direct the attention Of our interior
population to the improvement of their
musical taste. The convention will termi-
nate in grand concert.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28

The coolest inhabitant" of Norwich
Conu.-Eras.us Perkins, Esq.-died 10
that city on Tuesday, 18th inst, at the re-
markably advanced age of one hundred
and one years and eight months. The
memory of Mr.. Perkins was very good,
even in the last years Of his life, and
reached back in American history to the
times Of the French war, terminating with
the conquest of Canada by the British and
Colonial force.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28

"UNCLE TOMS CABIN" has become
almost worldwide in its currency and
fame. Hardly less than One Million cop
les of. it have been printed in various
countries, and the work of translation and
multiplication to-day goes on with unaag.
ging energy. 1t is nightly played at not
less than half dozen theatres, and attracts
crowded houses at the National in this
City, where it has been played exclusively
for term longer than any distinct con-
seriousness on our part that there was a
National Theater in this City. Songs
founded on its more affecting incidents are
beginning to be sung at nearly every house,
and We expect yet to witness Uncle Tom
transfgurcd in grand Italian opera-per-
haps with Mario as Uncle Tom, Grisi as
Eliza and the latest successful deJ"'ante
as the gentle Eva. We hear that Mr..
Hays, a painter in India, is preparing a
series of fifty pictures or scenes represent
ing the entire story from the first 20 the
last chapter. 1t is highly spoken Of by
those who have seen it; but how compe-
tent or how impartial it may be we have
no means of determining. 1t will in due
season be exhibited.-N Y Tribune.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28

APPLICATION FOR BASKs.-The applica-
tions for new banks to be made to the
next Legislature of Pennsylvania, exceed
in amount of capital, over six millions
together, about thirteen and three quarter
millions of dollots. This, under the rules
of banking, will form basis for currency
and bank crd6 PTS to the amount OF some
fifty millions Of dollars.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28

The Turkish Ambassador at London was
at public dinner, in company with some
Of the magna,cs of the land, but, of course,
drank no wine The President gave, as a
toast, in compliment to his Exeellency,
I. The Sublime Port and the Turkish Am
bassador." A waiter echoed it down the
table, "a supply of port for the Turkish
Ambassador"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28

Col. Fremont, as We learn from the ST
Louis Intelligeneer, has sufficiently recov-
cred his health to feel justified in starting
out to rejoin his company, and renew his
proposed trip across the plains. He was
expected to start on the 18th instant, and
would be accompanied by DR.. Ebers, Of st.
Louis, who has been engaged to make the
trip as hysician to the expedition.
The Washington Star states that there
are now surviving about fourteen hundred
revolutionary pensioners, all of whom are
regularly drawing their pay from the
Treasury of the United States.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28

THE ST. Johns New Brunswicker Of the
18th, has a report that federal union of
the British North American Provinces is
contemplated, and that measures for COM
p!eting the union will be submitted to the
Colonies at no very distant day. 1t is
added, also, that Lord Elgin's visit to
England is connected with the movement
Que bee was proposed as the seat of gov
ernment; each Colony was to retain its To-
cal Legislature, but the Colonial parlia-
ment was to be composed of the members
Of each Province, to meet at Quebec, and
pass laws for the general guidance of the
Confederation. 1t is also suggested that
a Viceroy will probably be appointed to
preside over tn, united Colonies, with
whom the Imperial Government will alone
hold correspondence. Each Colony will
choose its own Governor.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-10-28

Azariah Boody, Member Of Congress
elect from the Monroe district of n. York,
has resigned his seat. He is induced to
take this step because of the extensive
railroad contracts into which he has entered
and which he will be unable, as he had
hoped, to close before the meeting of Con-
gress. A successor will be elected in No
yember.