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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-01-29
The Slave Schooner Advance and Slave
SehOOners generally.

The schooner Advance, of New Or,enns,
which we mentioned, last week, rs having
been seized AT Port prnya, 10y Commodore
Gregory, has arrived at Norfolk. The mate
and four Of her seaneu were sent home in
her but the Captain was not taken. This
case comes IN good time for the party jusI
now dominant wherewitlI to test their
strength aud their principles. There is no
branch of commerce IN which the great
democratic right OF Free Trade is SO out.
ragged by our laws as that, for being engaged
IN which the Advance was seized. Had
her Captain cOnteutud himself with the le-
gitiuate traffic permitted by the laws of his
country, he, instcnd of skulkiug abroad to
escape ielon's doom, might slow himself
IN Norfolk, nn honoured aud hnnuurable
citizen, aud his vessel, instead OF lying at "a
wharf OF that city awaiting couliscation,
might, MS proudly as any other ship, fling
her stars and stripes 10 the breeze, and await
her cargo. Aud this difference exists he
cause OF an absurd distinction in our laws
which makes that piracy ia one part of the
world which Is IA perfectly legitimate, hon
Durable mud most profitable irnde NJ home.
II the schooner Advance may rightiiilly aud
legally take cargo of slaves from Norfolk
10 New OrIeuns-a aud none but n few inn
practicable aud fnniical persons deny lhat-
there is no reason, in the nature of things,
why he should not take a cargo OF the same
SORT from the COast Of Guinea to the port of
Havana. To aiiix n penalty to this latter
speculation is, we contend, violation of the
first principle of Free Trudc.
But If the penalty annexed to the Foreign
Traffic YVES only intended as n measure Of
protection 10 the Domestic Trade, us we all
know Il was, the subject is still one which
calls for the hand of Democratic relorm.-
Protection is not Democratic principle,
aud the poriy will not be true TO itself ii il
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-01-29
TisE ANr.-sGAvExx BUGLE,

PsBHsHED EVERY SATURDAY, AT SALEN, o.
TRRxs.-$l,5O per annuin if paid in advance
<l,75 per annum if paid within the first six
mopths sf the suhschbers year
$500 per annum, If payment be delayed be-
yend ak months.
~We occasionally send numbers to those
who are not subscribers, bat who ARE believed
to be interested ia the dissemination of anti.
slavery trsth, with the hope that they will
other subscribe themselves, or use their inau.
ence to extend its circulation among thciI
friends.
EFr Camm uuications intended for insertion,
70 be addressed to MARtUs r. RoBiNsoN, L ltor.
Ali others to EMILY RoDtNsoS, Publishing Ag't.
.. J. HUDSON. PRINTER.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-01-29

We learn from The Southern Recorder that
a man calling himself hy tie name of George
W. Jones, oi Columbia County, proteySing
10 he negrO-trader, WIS arrested by VIII
liam Searcy and Thomas Jenkins, ne r
MontcalIo, Jasper County, or Friday night
last, with nine stolen negroes in his posses-
rion, aud four 0thers claimed by himself
One of the latter escaped ~ The Time of the
arreet. Jones has been lodged in the County
Jail and tie snyen negroes are yet unclaimed.
Five Of the iIceros-lhree men aud Two wo-
men-say they belong to Pierce Bailey, Of
Warren, living near Double Wells. AnO,h-
er to MIR. Morrison, of Hurts County.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-01-29

ant principles taught in the Scriptures--call-
ing me as I believed to state of sepernte-
ness from sinners-,o the path Of rectitude
aud holiness, never should have been an
abolitionist-I never should have LEFT pro-
slavery church--no should ever have be-
come comeoutcr. Hence the same Book
that you linve rejected, has Influenced me to
seek a true position, aud 10 endcavor to do
all the good could in the world. My mind
is yet unchanged. cannot 20 with you IN
your present moycmcnt-I must ugain dis
baud, for can no more fellowship your po-
siton, Than / could n pro-slayery church,
or n slnvoholding or fig ting religion
must stand uloOf from them all, and ny
whatever influence posses, must oppose
them all. You may attrbute this to my
weakness, and nny bring the power OF
your criticisms to bear upon my views II
you choose aud shall not complain
But hope you will never use my name,
and that il never will he used by any person
in any connection expressive of sympathy
for your present position Of sweeping oppo-
silion to the Bible, as containing principles
constituting rule of faith aud cNduct to
man. For cannot fiud in myself any rule
Of morality that has not been in the begin
ming clearly traceable To that source. Nor
eau find any philosophical reason why God
should not have made revelation of his
a, IN IN ,,,,, a, ;ci, sI,,,IJ ha =, "a ,lIiuo rul
of morality by which the race should he
brought into one Brotherhood; and il seems
to me that when Christianity is fully under
stood aud practiced, that this will he the re-
suit: willie if every Que is leit to himself for
a rule, there never will he union while the
world stands, touching the spiritual depart
ment Of mun's being.
From my hoy hood days | have been n
sincere aud unihltering ubolitionst-ior a
number of years ] have cherished in my
heart, aud practsed in my life the principles
of the peace cnuse aud niany other branch
es Of reform have been endeared TO me, and
have received my humble support. In all
these respects my zeal shall not grow cold
my energies shall still he employed in bring
ing on the good time when man shall he
redeemed from all sin and thrnii, aud stand
forth in oil the image of his God.
Therefore, though cannot go with you in
your present movement, | will labor with
you to carry forward those reforms that we
have had so long at heart, in every wny TINT
eau consistent with my views of right nc
lion-haying always n conscience void Of
offence both toward God aud man. | have
written enough for The present, and have
done it calmly aud in good spirit, aud be-
fore God am conscienciously sincere in the
views entertain.
Wiih deep and heartfelt regret, am your
Brother in the bonds Of our common hu-
maniIy. II. n. SELBY.
HARTHEGIG, Mercer Co., Pa Jan. |, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

TNHE subscribers are now prepared 10 ouel roI
Il inspection, large and varied assortment OF
ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN
AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
comprising all the new styles, and consisting In
part of
Broad Cloths, Plain and Fancy Cassimers; DraPe
de Fte. Cashmeretts. Summer Cloths, Tweeds,
Kentucky Jeans, Drillings, Linen Tor 1e9tle- li!n
men and Boys wear, full assortment =, SnH' IN,
Satin and Marseilles Vestings, Plain !;, blaeN
Silks. n few patterns of Black Figured silks,
Fancy Dress Silks. Embroidered, Figured and
Plain Swiss Muslips Chally Bereges, Berege
dc LANES. Printed Lawns, Jaconets In yarle'
ty. Edgngs and Insertings, Cambria, Swiss
Edgings and Insertngs, Collars. Uudersleeves,
Chemezetts, wide Black Silk Lace, Silk trln-
ges, all colors and widths, Bennett and Neck
Ribbons, Kid, Silk and Lisle Gloves, good
assortment of Silk Mitts. White Grape Shawls,
Irish Linen. Brown and Bleached "a Sheet
ing, Table Diaper, Toweling, Silk. SILK warp
Flannels, Brown and Bleached lotions all
widths and quality, Oil Cloths for Tables and
Floors, Carpetngs, Straw Mating, Nankeen,
Nankeen and Brown Osnaburgs, Plaid Domes-
tics. Checks, Parasols and Umbrellas, Hosiery,
Silk Haudkerchiefs, Cambria HandkerchietS,
at all prices, from g. cents to 81 80.
DEAKINS s. MERRITT.
Opposite Post Office.
Stauuton. May 4, 1858.
". B.-A fine assortment of PLAIN Black be-
rape, Alpaca aud Bombazines, good assortment
of half mourning Goods. u = NJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
John Howard Payne

The following anecdote is fold Of JOHN.
Howard Payne, the author of "Sweet
Home" who died short time ago at Tu-
mis-, in Africa, where he was Consul Of THE
United States, and from the well known
character of that singular geniusr the story.
does not seem improbable: :.
AT one fine he became an enthusiast for
the civilization of the Indians. He set out
on a mission to the Creeks and Cherokees,
in Georgia and Alabama. Il was about the
time of the difficulty between the govern
ment and the Creeks in relation 10 their
removal. The exciteinen: ran high, and
the State authorities had police agents with
their men, 'sssGpRed along the line. All
cefissaaascafian between the whites and
Indians was cut off. At this 6h1oftuhase-
period, Payne was found among the Creeks,
attempting to give them lessons on civilli-
cation and-the cultization Of the arts. AL
though innocent of any improper design,
and moved and instigatec by pure and phl-
lanthropic motives, he was nevertheless ar
rested on suspicion. Lem Jackson, sort
Of half.horse, half-alligator, was captain Of
the guard. Having no other mode Of con-
fining the poet-prisoner, they built a log
pen, and covered il with heavy logs, some-
thing like wolf-pen of the early pioneers.
He protested his innocence, and begged 70
be released, that he might return to his
"sweet home." But his appeal moved not
the stony heart Of Lem Jackson and his
semi-civilized companions. They deter
mined to hold himuntil they found evidence.
Night came on. The watcli-6res blazed
brightly. The guard amused themselves
first by playing cards and then by singing.
AT last Lem, who was the leader of the
sports, struck up "Home, Sweet Home."-
Payne could bear it no longer This was
an affliction too great for his sensitive spir-
it. He looked out through the creyices OF
the rude prison. In agony of spirit, he
criedA"Oh, gentlemen, save my feelings!
Impose on me any bodily torture your in.
genuity can invent; but save Osave J my
feelings. am the author of that song
Don't mock me BY slngingit now.' "You
wrote that song!" exclaimed Lem. "Now
boys" turning TO his companions. 'we've
cot him-we've ketched him in a lie, aud
will now punish him for both crimesl' A
court-martia was called. Payne declared
he was the author of'"Sweet Home" but
his testimony was disregarded, and he was
duly convicted, and sentenced to receive
twenty lashes the next day. AS fortune
would have it. superior in command reach
ed the camp before the verdict was execu-
ted rescinded the order. and discharged
the author, with the advice never TO med
die with the Indians again, and never at
tempt to get out of scrape by lieing In.
J:z,~ CJoIo ConJiue7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
Wholesale and Retail Clothing House
1sEo%
Goodman I& Co.,

ADJOINING Messrs Bare s. Sterrett, Virginia
N Hotel building, respectfully inform, them
friends, customers and the public in general 'nat
they have Just received the largest, best ana
cheapest stock of
Spring and Summer Clothing,
over brouobt to this market and which viii be
sold at cheaper prices than good clothing ever was
sold before. MI
COaTS.-Ourstockc consists in part FINE Blk,
Bhe and Brown English and French cloth dress
and Frock Goats, Blue, Brown and onTe French
Cloth and Cassner Sack Goats. Tweed Casslmer,
Summer Cloth. Silk and Liner Coats, &c
P.aNTS.-Black Cloth and Cassmer, fancy
Cassimer. Black and Fancy Sattinet, Summer
cloth. Corduroy. Linen and Cotton.
VESTS.-Black and Fancy Satns and Silk,
Silkplush, SummerclOth, White and Fancy Mar
SALES, Cassimer and German.
In addition to the above, we have on hand
Neck and Pocket Handkerchiets, Drawers, ChecK
and White Linen Shirts, Suspenders, Stocks,
Gloves, Socks, Collars. Pocketbooks, Pistols and
Trunks, and every other article usually found IN
Clothing Houses.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage recelv-
cd hitherto. we would respectfully ask'lts contln-
uauce, which we shall try to deserve it by tat aud
honorable dealing and strict attention to business
All we ask is fair trial and we are certain to
please you. uoODhAN y ~
N. B.-A few dozen panama hats very low
Staunton. April @, 1875.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
NO. xxxIv.

salaams as we passed. The poor little half
starved, half clothed wretchcs are Obliged
to exercise daily, ard often four hours at a
time. Most of the male inmates offiie'
place were perched upon the roofs, engass-
ed in flying focks of pigeons, which they
made to. advance or recede,. separate and
unite again, by uttering peculiar cry and
waving long rod with a flag on the end
of it. AT the gate we Dismissed the chob.-
drs wifi a gratuity, and I went home. !,
"The spider hath woven his web in the imperial
palac 49,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

FR1DAY.--The custom of making Friday
hangman's day, is quite modern in this
country. In England, formerly, very few
executions took place on that day. Tues
day or Saturday was generally assigned for
the purpose. In some portions of our coun-
try before the revolution the practice was
the same. Saturday was more usually as
signed for the purpose than any other day.
Richard Smith, who was convicted Of the
murder of Captain Carson, was hung on a
Saturday. The superstition which consid-
ers Friday Gnldcky, doubtless had its OIL
gin from the fact that our Saviour was cru:
CITED on that day. The belief in the ILL
omened character Of Friday is spoken of by
Geofrey Vinsauf in his lament for Richard
Cedr de Lion, who was killed on Friday.
Cbaucer refers to the same circumstance.
Cooper, in one of his sea novels, tells the
tale of ship called the Friday, which was
built on Friday launched on Friday, and
went to sea OIL Friday, to founder at once.
Among modern Friday disasters are those
of the British steamer Amazon which left
England on Friday, Jan. 2, 1852, on its
first voyage, and the Birkenhead troop ship,
which sailed the same day. The steamer
was burned, and most of the passengers
perished; the ship stranded, and several
hundreds were drowned. Other vessels,
which were commenced, finished, and sail
ed on other days, have also foundered but
their disasters, of course were not in con-
sequence Of ill luck in the day chosen for
important events in the vessels history.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

JAPANESE MARRrAGEs.-A very singu-
lar custom at the marriage of the Japanese
is, that the teeth Of the bride are made
black by some corrosive liquid. Theteeth
remain black ever after, and serve to show
that a woman is married or widow: AN
other circumstance is. at the birth OF every
child, 10 plant a tree in the garden or court.
ward. which attalns its full growth in as
manv wears as man requires to be mature
for the duties ofmarriage. When he mar
RIO. the free is cut down, and,the wood IS
~ .de into chests and boxes, to contain the
t oIotbes and other things which are made
sor the new married couple. The Japanese
NAV marry as often as they please; marri-
aces with sisters are prohibited but they
can marry any other relative.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

A Quick RErARTEE.-The following an
ecdote of Gov. Morris is related by cor
respondent of the New York Tribune:
He had high respect for Bishop Moore,
as man noted for his purity of character,
but not less for the retiring modesty of his
disposition, and the general favor I'M which
he was held. AS the story ran: A dinner
was given by some of Gov. Morris friends
when he was about departing for Europe
Bishop Moore ard his wife were of the par
ty. Among other things that passed in con-
versation, Mr.. Morris observed that he had
made his will IN prospect of going abroad,
and, turning to Bishop Moore, said TO him :
'My reverend friend, have bequeathed
to you my whole stock of impudence.
Bishop Moore replied:
"Sir, you are not only very kind, but
very generous; you have left me by far the
largest portion Of your estate"
Mrs. Moore Immediately added:
"My dear, you have come into the pos
session of your inheritance very soon."
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STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
BY j. A. & L. II. wADDELL.
TERMS.

o. The SPECTATOR" is published Oncea
week, at Too Dollars ysa', VPaid in Gd'ance;
or Ttvo Dollars and Fifty Centsg delayed beyond
the expiration Of the year No subscription ,c'
be discontinued bit at the option Of The Editors,
sntI all arrearages are paid, :,
AZ. an COMMUNICATIONS to the Editors by mail
,sst he most paid, or they ,cM not be attended to.
Ss- .4DVER ERTISE.MEIN'TS Of thirteen lines
for less, inserted three times for one dollar, and
t,ventyt tre cents for each subsequent continuance
Larger advertisements inserted IN the same proper
t;on. A liberal discount made to those .cho adrer-
tise by the year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

FREE.TRADE IN CoRN.-A letter from
Berlin dated the Sd June, says: "Among
the earliest subjects that will engage the
attention of the Zoll-Verein conferences
will be the reduction of the duty on iron.
(which the South German States, particu-
larly Wurtemburg, are preparing TO oppose
energetically,) and, even more urgently
than this the facllitation Of the internal traf-
fic in grain, so as, il possible. to obtain an
internal free trade in corn. The excessive
emigration that is now taking place from.
the south Of Germany 1--WE may with pro-
priety call it a Tentonlc exodus) is mainly
attributable to the dearness of provisions,
though there are Of course other troubles.of
political and social nature, which contrib.
ute TO fill up their cup Of bitterness to over
flowing. From Bohemia and Moravia We
hear Of hundreds offamlies constrained 10
subsist on grass and roots. In the Palati.
nate and Rheinhessen, formerly remark
able for cheap living the complaints of dear
provisions have become general: Potatoes
cost six times, hay five times as much as
they did thirty years ago. Even in Prus-
sia the price of corn (rye) has risenin some
parts to sixty thalers (es1 the wispe GA
bushels
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

A Coop SroRY.-John' Bunyan, while
in Bedford jail, was called upon by a Qua
ker, desirons of making convert of him.
Friend John, / have come to thee with
message from the Lord. and, after having
searched for thee in all the prisons in, Eng
land, am glad have found thee at last.
Ifthe Lord sent you, returned Bunyan,
you need not have taken SO much pains to
find me out for the Lord knows have
been here these twelve years
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

"GETrlNG UP STAIRS" "A hotel is about
to be erected in Albany eight stories high.
A person seated in an elegant arranged car
strikes bell to indicate the floor TO- WHICH
he desires to be conveyed, wbereupon by
means Of steam 'dnnny," they are eleva-
ted TO the proper terminus in double quick
time obyiatIng the difficulty experienced
in ogetting up stairs, : :.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

s5-The Census of Great Britain in 1851,
has Just been published in two thick vol.
umes. The number of people returned
were 21, ,f21,967, ofwhom 10, 1856, 047 were
males, and lO,735,919 females, thus gly-
ing the ladies the advantage. On the night
of the census 1924 were sleeping on bar.
ges, (vessels) 9,972 in barns, and s.276
in the open air OF under tents. The num-
her of families in Great Britain were A..
S1a, 1888; inhabited houses, 3.64s:s7,--
The towns, villages, Sci in Great Britain,
II, 15O. The British isles, 500; inhabited.
ms. Great Britain has upwards OF 81 mil.
lions. and Ireland upwards of 6 million, Of
souls. Anglesey, Jersey and Isle Of Man
have 5000, and Guernsey, Lewis, Syke
and Shetland over 10000. These num-
bers, however, rapidly des cend in the re-
naming islands from 10000 to 1000, 500,
400, 100, 40, 80, 20, 10; and, finally, at
Inchdalm, an appanage Of Fife, there is an
island with one man only on it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

EG- A Washington correspondent of the
Journal of Commerce says :-"Our Gov
ernment is obliged still to keep a sharp
watch upon the .filibuster movements. II
is well known that the fillibusters are bet
ter prepared now, than they have ever
been, for an invasion of Cuba; but they
will not make the attempt without some as
surance of indulgence from. this govern
ment, nor without such force as will give
assurance to the Creoles of success, in any
revolutionary attempt in which they might
participate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
TYLER s. DAVIS,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,

AND DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE,
SCOTTSYILLE, IA,
DETURN thanks to their friends tor the pa
IA tronage with which they have heretofore
favored them, and beg leave to remind them that
thew still keep constantly on hand a large and
well selected stock of
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,
s.;ted to their trade, and solicit the continuance
of former patronage, assuring them that all Goods
and Produce entrusted to their care Will be Tor
warded with all possible dispatch.
Scottsville, April IS, lS5s.-tt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

@s- Our boy Dick wants to know what
IS meant by the question he has seen in the
administration many rods make one a.
ere 2" He says that when he went 10
school, the master had only one rod, but
that used to make good many achers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

Novel PLAGUE.-Fleas are said to "a
bound to an extraordinary extent in, the
western corner of Charters township, Al
leghany county, over space of some three
miles, filling the houses and almost driving
the inhabitants distracted. Some have
succeeded IN driving them away by white
washing everywhere about their dwellings,
stables, &C., and strewing lime plentifully
alb nut; but others are still suffering from
this plague Pennsylvania Paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06
lines, Ey an Old FOgy

Pm thankful that the sun and moon
Are both hung up so high
That no presumptuous hand can stretch
And pull them from the sky.
If they were not, have no doubt
But some reforming ass
Would recommend to take them down
And lioht the world with gas!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

0o- John G. SAKE, the Yankee poet, let's of
the following stanza:
''Because you flourish in worldly affairs,
DON'T be naughty and put on airs
With insolent pride ofstation:
Don't be proud and turn. up your nose
At poorer people in palmer clothes.
But learn, for the sake of your minds repose,
That wealth's bubble that comes and goes;
And that all proud flesh, wherever it grows,
Is the object of irritation"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

POE TRY
The Life Guage.

They err who measure life by years,
With false or thourhtless tongue;
Some hearts grow old before their time,
Others are always young!
IT'S not the number of the lines
On Life's fast filling page;
'Tis not the pulses added throbs
Which constitutes their age.
Some souls are serfs among the free,
While others noby thrive;
They stand just where their fathers stood
Dead, even while they live!
Others, all spirit, heart and sense
Theirs the mysterious power,
To live, in thrills of joy or wo,
A twelvemonth in an hour
Seize then the minutes as they pass
The woof of Life is Thought
Warm up the colors-let them glow,
BY fire or fancy fraught.
Live to some purpose-make thy Life
A gift of use to thee!
A JOY, good. golden hope,
A heavenly argosyl
BenevOIence.
A benevolent man was Absolom Bess,-
AT each and every tale of distress
He blazed right up like rocket;
He felt for all who meath poverty's smart
Were doomed to bear hfe's toughest part
He felt for them in his inmost heart,
But never felt in his pocket.
Yet all said he was an excellent man;
For the poor he'd preach, for the poor he'd plan
To better them he was willing;
But the oldest one who had heard him pray,
And preach for the poor in pititul way,
Couldn't remember exactly, to say
He had ever given shilling.
o an excellent man was Absalom Bess,
And the world threw up its hands to bless,
Whenever his name was mentioned.
But he died one day, he did, and 0!
He went right down to the shades below,
Where all are bound, fear to 90,
Who are only good intentioned