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A Singular Bird.

There is in the garden at Regents Park, Lon
don, blain- hooking, sombre bifd,a native of New
Holland, called the brush turkey, whose habits of
rearing its brood are among the most remarkable
in the history of animal instincts. The bird is
thorough chemist, and constructs for itself pat
eht incubator, on chemical principles, by which
it matches its eggs in scientific manner, without
the tedious sitting to which other birds submit
This bird ,at present, occupies part of the great a
eiaff ON the south side of the gardens,on the right
after entering the gate from the road. It is not
very striking bird in its appearance. The upper
surface of the adult male, its wings and tall is OF
of a blackish-brown at the base, going into silver
gray at the ends. The skin of the head and neck
is Of deep pink, verging red and thinly sprin.
kled with short, dingy hair. The waffle is OF
bright yellow, shading off into red. In size 1t is
nearly that of turkey.
In general habits this bird is ,thing remarka-
BILE it is in the reproduction of the species that its
anomalous proceedings are manifested. IT is be-
lever in fermentation and co-operatiou, tor when
the breeding season arrives, number OF the birds
enter into partnership, and collect huge heap OF
vegetable matter, which is allowed to ferment till
it forms hot-bed. Several weeks are pertlnently
employed in forming this heap, but when once
formed it does duty for several years, new matter
being added at the top as that beneath rots away.
In collecting, the birds use only the foot; the bill
is not used at all. The surface Of the ground sur
rounding the hot-bed is thus cleared of every leaf
and blade of every scrap Of vegetation being
added to assist In the ferriehtatlon.
when this pyrarndcal mound of green stuff has
had sufficient time 10 heat, and when 1t is just at
the the proper temperature for Matching, the large
eggs are inserted, not side by side, but planted at
regular intervals from each other and stuck into
The tasty, smoking heap perfectly upright, the
large m end downward, and at an arms length be,
low the surface. They are then covered up and
left till Matched. Whether the chickens have to
firht their way through the warm, ''artlficial
mother" :" or whether AS Mr.. Gould was informed,
the female remain in the neighborhood, is ques-
iion not yet settled there is no doubt, however,
that in either case Nature has provided tor the
safety of the Young, and that all its instincts ate
adapted TO the circumstances ofits birth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

A BEAUTIFUL LEssoY.-What beautiful les
son this simple circumstance, related in the fol-
lowing teaches us. We clip it from an exchange
and have forgotten the authors name. How few
such hearts are 10 be found in this word:
"There were many little occurrences which
suggested to ne, with a great consolation, how
natural it is to gentle hearts to be consderate and
delicate towards any inferority. One Of these
particularly touched me. happened to stroll in
to the little church when marriage was just con-
cluded, and the young couple had to sign the reg
ister.
'.I'he bridegroom, to whom the pen was hand
ed first nade rude cross for his mark the bride,
who came next, did the same.
"Now, had known the girl when was last
there, not only as the prettiest girl in the place,
but as having distinguished herself in the school
and could not help looking at her with some sur
prise. She came aside, and whispered to me,
while tears of honest love and admiration stood in
her bright eyes:
".He's dear good fellow, Miss, but cannot
write yet; he's going to learn of me-and ]
wouldn't shame him for the world'
..Why, what have to fear, when there was
this nobility in laboring mans daughter ?"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
WASHINGTON COLLEGE,

FINHE next Session of this Institution will open
IL ON the second Thursday (Sth) September,
and close 3rd July next. Catalogues exhibiting
the course of instruction and the standing OF the
students during the past session, &C., Sc, will be
cheerfuliy sent to all requesting them, by Prot.
Campbell, Clerk of the Faculty. The Tuition
foe is forty dollars per auuum. The best Board
ing can be procured at $3.50 per month.
FACULTY.
George Juukiu, d. d., President and Prot. OF
Mental and Moral Science, Logic. Rhetoric, &c.
Mai. ID. H. Hill. Cincinnati Prof. of Mathemat-
les and Military Science. ..
John l.. Campbell, A. NJ. Robinson Prof OF
General and Agricultural Chemistry and Astron-
James ]. White, Prof of Greek Language and
Literature.
Junius NJ. Fishburu, A. NJ Prot. Of Latin and
Modern Languages.
Lexington, Va, July 27, l653.-tlstS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
SPRING MILLINERY,

yINIIE subscriber invites attention to a COMPLETE
Il srocx of SPRING s. SU.UliER .HiL~
LLNTRF GOODS, which will be sold by whole
sole or retail
STRAW BONNETS Trimmed, and&D
SILK BONNE'rS made to order, i'll SMALL gS5szS
or large quantities at short notice.
Prompt aud special attention given to orders
from the country. y. I. bAh!ON'
100 AEaia Street, Richn.ond, YIyinic,
March ?, 1S53.-6l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

THE REMAINS OF PIzARRo can still be seen
at Lima, in Peru. A traveller has lately describ-
ed them thus: descending few steps, en-
tered small place some twenty feet long, quite
liobt and whtewashed, ,and which smelt and look
ed 50 much like comfortable wine cellar, that
caught myself more than once looking round for
the bin and bottles In an opening in the wall, |
noticed what appeared to me to be collection of
dirty rags close inspection proved that this was
all that remained of the conqteror Of Peru. lie
has still on the same clothes and shoes he wore at
the moment of his assassination. Of course his
BODY is nothing but a skeleton covered with dry
flesh and skin, so that no features are discernible
The body is covered with what was once white
linen swathed around him; but the dust of centu-
ries collected upon t.had turnedit to light brown
colour, and it almost pulverizes when touched.
The BODY is placed on narrow piece of plank in
sloping position, and has been placed in that po-
sition. merely to put it out of the way The folks
in Lima do not think anything of the remains Of
DOOR Pizarro and dare say little money judi
ciousy invested, would procure for anv curiosity
hunter. the whole stock Of his remains"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
POETRY
The Contemted Man.
FROM THE GERMAN OF JOHANN MARTIN MlLLEl

FROM THE GERMAN OF JOHANN MARTIN NiLLE
Why need strive or sigh for wealth.
1t is enough for me
That Heaven hath sent me strength and healtl
A spirit glad and free;
Grateful these blessings to receive,
sing my hymn at morn and eve.
On some, what floods of riches flow!
House, herds, and gold have they;
Yet life's best joys they never know,
But fret their hours away.
The more they have, they seek increase;
Complaints and cravings never cease.
A vale of tears this world they call,
To me it seems so fair;
1t countless pleasures hath for all,
And none denied share.
The little birds, on new-fedged wing,
And insects revel in the spring.
For love of us, hills, woods and plains,
In beauteous hues are clad;
And birds sing far and near sweet strains,
Caught up by echoes glad =.
''Rise," sings the lark, ''your tasks to ply;"
The nightingale sings "lullaby."
And when the golden sun goes forth,
And all like gold appears,
When bloom o'erspreads the glowing earth,
And fields have ripenng ears,
think these glories that | see
Ny kind Creator made tor me.
Then loud thank the Lord above,
And say, in joyful mood,
His love, indeed, is Fathers love,
He wills to all men good.
Then let me ever grateful live,
Enjoying all He deigns to give.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

WITHOUT A SHIrLINe.-The Washington f
waning Star relates she following incident :-"Not
iono since tile President in anaftetnoon ride with
his estimsble lady and female friend ,was brought
ND by the gate upon the Columbian turnpike, on
fbe oypposite side Of the Potomac. His cnachnan
searched his pocke,s in vain for the requisite sN-
Iing. The President searched his; but alas not
solitary shilling had they among them! 'fhe
toll gatherer, who is at times annoyed by the
FRANKS of fast folks passing his gate on their way
10 the trotting course, without 'holdhg up to pay
toll, began to think ofcosng the bar upon the car
riage, when the driver informed him that the gen.
tleman inside was the President of the United
States, and the gentleman inside made it all right
by promising to pay the shilling when next he
should venture to ride on the Virginia side."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
Ro,,se andLot for Sale.

WILL sell privately Lot lying Oh the Lex
n ingtun road within three quarters OF mile OF
Staunton, containing about q ACRES, and has
ON it a comfortable new FRAME BUILDING,
two stories high, fine stable aud other suitable
out buildings.
Messrs Imboden & McCue are authorized 10
sell the said property and will show 1t to any one
who may desire to see 1t. ~
July lG, l853.-tE.
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Notice.

INTENDING to GO North shortly, we would
respectfully request those of our friends lndeOt
ed to us, to come forward Immediately and settle
their accounts up to the lst OF July.
GOODMAN s co.
n. B.-Bargains in Summer Clothing may De
expected, as we desire to close out hetnTe the al
season commences. GOODMAN 4 co.
Staunton. Aug. 10, lS53.-M. cOpv.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
BY j. A. 4 l.. R. WADDELL.
TERMS.

90 The "SPECTaTOR' is published oncea
ssek, at Too Dollars q gear, Tpdid IN Gdeanee;
Or Too Dollars and Fifty Cents if delayed beyon!d!
the expiration of the year. No subscription will
BE discontinued but al the option Of The Editors,
sRtI all Grrearages are paid.
O. AL communications 10 the Editors by mail
must be post paid. or they lcM not be attended to.
a1- .aDVER EASEMENTS Of thirteen lines
Tor less, inserted three times for dollar, and
t,centyvire cents for each subsequent continuance
Larger advertisements inserted IN The same proper
tion A liberal discount made to those ,cho adrer-
ti,s By the gear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
Plank. Plank,

U HAVE on hand and TOR sale, about $4,000 or
Il $4,000 feet of good inch PINE PLANK
also. about % 900 WHITE PINE SHINGLES
aud lot of Poplar Weather boarding, all OF which
7 will sell low for cash Call on the subscriber a
Buffalo Gap. lSAAO kOuhho'
Nav lS, lS53.-4m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
TYLER s. DAVIS,

Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,
AND DEALERS IN ALL KINDS or PRODUCE,
SCOTTSYILLE, "a,
nETITRN thanks t. their friends for the pa
Ee tronage with which they have heretofore
favored them, and beg leave 10 remind them that
they still keep constantly on hand large and
well selected stock Of
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,,
suited to their trade and solicit the continuance
Of former patronage, assuring them that all Goods
snd Produce entrusted to their care VIII be ior-
wsrded with all possible dispatch.
Scottsvile, April l3, lS5..-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

CIvrLrrY Is FoRTUNE.-Civility is fortune
in itself, for courteous man always succeeds In
life, and that even when persons Of ability some
times fall The famous Duke of Marlborough Is
case in point. 1t was said Of him, by one Gu
temporary, that his agreeable manners often CON
verted an enemy into friend; and by another,
that it was more pleasing to be denied a favor by
his Grace; than TO receive one from other men.
The gracious manners of Charles James Fox
preserved him from personal dislike, even at q
time when he was politically the most unpopular
man in the kingdom. The history of our own
country is full Of examples OF success obtained by
civility. The experience of every man furnishes,
if he will but recall the past, frequent instances
where conciliatory manners have made tho fbr-
tunes Of physicians, lawyers, divines, politicians;
merchants, and, indeed, individuals Of a.! pur
Suits In being introduced TO stranger, his affa,
bility, or the reverse, creates nstantaneously 4
prepossession in his behalf, or awakehs ancoh-
sciously prejudice against him.
To man, oivility is, in fact, what beauty is to
woman it is a general passport to favor letter
Of recommendation written in language that ey,
cry stranger understands. The best oi men haye
often injured themselves by irritablity and cons-
quent rudeness, as the greatest scoundrels have
frequently succeeded BY their plausible manners.
0ftwo men, equal in all other respects the cour,
teous one has twice the chances Of tortune.-
adelphia Ledger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
AUGUSTA SPRINGS
ST.EGE EE.eE.

A STAGE COACH will =<SNcSMN
N leave StauntOn for the Au- SrssSaf PIP & ssssA
gusta Springs every Monday ,4s-ASh%--@-1sl'..''
"Wednesday aud Friday mornings, during the
Springs Season. at s o'clock, and return tic a.
,ernate evenings Passengers conveyed on rea-
s,pable terms. Office in Stauuton at the rglnla
I'LL b. SilUMATE.
July 20. lS53-lm.
Fass- Richmond Wing copy | month,
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DRS. LAIRD & TRllIBLE

yJvHE firm of DIR. A. T. Laird s Co. being dis
Il solved, we, the undersigned, propose to carry
on the Drug Business, at the old stand, Virginia
Hotel Street,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
under the style and firm of Drs. LAIRD & Trim
ME.
DIR. Trimble, the junior and active partner,
hatters himself that by diligence and unceas'ng
attention to the APOTHECARY, he will be a
BILE to give entire satisfaction, to each and every
patron of the establishment.
All orders promptly executed, and packages ior-
warded to any point on 4 Stage Lane;
A. r. LAIRD,
G. B. TRIMBLE.
Staunton, April 6, 1858.
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TO TEE PUBLIC.

II HAVE. now for sale ine London and Geneva
Il Watches, in Gold and Silver Cases; those
wishing real fine article can get supplied at low
prices by giving me All early call.
r DAVID S. BEAR.
Staunton, June %, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

o.' DO any Of tho young men who practi, =
slandeting their neighbors, ever remember that
they have sisser2 Or if they have no sister.
will they not recol!eot that their mother was
woman2 Then ask themselves how they would
like to hear the coarse remarks the indecent things
said about them which they apply to Others. Re-
member, young man, when you thus speak of fe.
male virtue and loyeliness,t some one else may
be saying the same about your mother or sister,
Then bride your tongue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
list RECEIVED,

rCIIE latest style of Jewclry-GaiI and see the
Il finest assortment oh Bracelets, f'ockets, Breast
Pins, Fiuger- Rings, and Ear Rings and other ar
tices nice Tor presents u D. nH'-A"'
StauntOn, Jane %, 1853.
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suReEoN DENTIST.

DR.J. U. l.. FEEMSrER has returned IL
~ Staunton where he will remain until the Isl
Of October next.
MAY / | lS53.-jm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

&C. 1t is popular delusion to believe that an
editor is public bellows, bound toputf everything
md every body that wants to use him.
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NOTICE.
SELLING OFF GREAT BARGAINS.

NxTE have still made greater deduction in our
w prices, to enable us to sell out our Stock OF
SUN.NER CLOTHING They must and
sbaIl be sold to make for our anticipated large
stock of Fall G9ols. Persons in want OF any de
seription of Summer Clothing, will find 1t greatly
q. their interest to call first on
~ ''' STEINER s. BROS.
n B-Our accounts to the lst of July are all
u,de out. and we would respectfully request our
friends to settle quickly. D \ phoo'
Staunton, July 27, 1888.
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x1T TITTD EN,. BIoal, Tllru's Ext, Ext. Co
II ninp LAIRD s T&IMBIE.
S,aua,oa. Aus. ~, 1919
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

0D- When Audubon arrived in the city of Gin
cinnati his poverty was so extreme that he hum
bly, requested of a drayman to pull few hairs
from his horses tail. The novel request was
granted, and these hairs Audubon manufactured
into rings, which he disposed Of fer few cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
The Climate Of Countries.

Although Edinburgh, in Great Britain, Is sitrs
ated ten degrees further north than the city oe
New York, It has much warmer climate in win.
ter, and the heat and cold never attain to such
tremes. The climate Of England is, to the ma
jority Of our people, mystery. The island -
situated between so and SIS deg north latitude,
and it has milder climate than any We enjoy In
the latitudes Of 40 and 45 deg. The British Isles
are situated In tie path of warm ocean currents,
which flow across the Atlantic and beat upon and
circulate around them. The wild Orkney Islands.
which are situated in SO deg min., have warmer
winters than we have in New York, which is sit
uated about II deg. further south. In the city Of
Glasgow, the mean temperature in the month Of
January is 3S deg and it has never been below
zero but twice in forty years. and then only deg.
fjr two days In INST, in the Shetland Isles, in
latitude 60 deg min., the mesn temperature in
January is 40 deg. In many places ofthe United
States, ranging from New York to Maine, in lat.
As deg, the mean temperature is deg. below ze-
TO- INST is only deg. colder than Constantine
pie, in January, and no country in Europe, nor the
world, perhaps, enjoys the mildness of climate Pc
culiar TO Great Britain and Ireland. This must
have wonderful effect upon the health and or.
ganization Of the people. The cause is, as We
have stated, generally attributed to the currents
OF tie gun SlItan oite pitiVeoPhci, ho"c'cI, NJ
tributes the genial warmth to moist breezes from
Africa, which come over the Atlantic, crossing the
equator. In Russia, Moscow is on the same line
with Edinburgh, yet its temperature in winter Is
at least l3 deg lower. The climate of England
is moist and wet To foreigners accustomed To
clear skies, it is disagreeable. The atmosphere is
cloudy in simmer. and this is one reason why il
is not so warm as in other countries in the same
northern latitude. Were it not for the warm O.
cean currents and the warm breezes, the coasts Of
England would be ice-boand, and many of the
plants which now flourish there as evergreens
would be unknown.
On the northern coast Of oar conlinent-in north
ern Oregon-the climate is much warmer in win
ter than in places on the same lines of latitude in
our Eastern States. II is believed that currents
from the orient flow over the Pacific and wash tho
Oregon shores, as the gulf stream Of the Atlantic
does the British Isles Daring the past winter
the thermometer ranged at II degrees above zero,
and the p.aires were green all the time, except
when covered BY occasional snow storms. The
farmer is not compelled, as in the Eastern States,
to depend for the winter slstenance of his cattle
on hay raised the previous season his cattle can
Craze there throughout the whole year, and wild
flowers may often be plucked in the months Of
January and February. Scientific american.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24
Standing at Church Doors

1t is common practice, when congregation
is dismissed, to see a line of young gentlemen,
ranged along the curb stone, staring impudeutfy
at every female that comes out and often indulg
inp in impertinent remarks that cannot but be
heard by those who are the subjects of them
Very rarely there may be todnd. among the mob
of dandies and ounces, husband, father or broth
er whom unavoidable circumstances have prevent
Ell attending church, and who is waiting to &c
company wife, daughter or sister home.
Such. of course, we do NOT censdre. But as
scarcely one in ten belongs to this class; as they
form in fact, the exception mot the rule; we shall
speak of those. who indulge in this custom, with
out reference to such. II is the addle headed sads
with high shirt collars and canes, averaging about
seventeen or eighteen years of age, who form the
great mass of these impertinent spectators. that
we would hold up to public reproof. Where are
the fathers OF these young dandies? Where is
the wholesome rod which Solomon recommended!
Where is the police?
Only refined female knows how annoying it
is to run the gauntlet of these immature boys
Nor do they spare anybody. The matron is just
as much at their mercy as the maiden; the plain
face as subject to remark as the beautiful one the
poorly dressed open to impertHence as the more
richly attfed One female meets sneer as she
passes, because she does not happen TO please the
fancy Of some young fool while the cheeks of an
other are made TO tingle by his Eosd and insolent
admiration. Ever where the lady escapes with
out verbal insult she is stared out of countenance
and has no resource, except TO drop her veil, hur-
nv on and escape into more respectful atmos-
nhere as fast as possible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-24

PARTY Observation-Disclosures nicknames
have always been natural result of party organ
izations, bat we question whether any age has
been so prolific of them as our own. In New York
we have the euphonious titles of "IIunkers," !"
'Barnburncrs," 'Hards," ''Softs," '.Siver
Greys," and ''Woollay Heads" But it is in
Maine that the most startling novelties of nomen-
clature have developed themselves. We. have
read OF meetings held lhore of "Ramrods," )" and
''Ant-Ramrods." and to crown all we have a
"Salmon Party" and a"Haddock Party" There
is mysterious obscurity about these titles,and we
cannot attempt eucidation. All we know is that
Gov. Crosby was "IIaddock" last year, and is
now charged with being Salmon" Pillsbury,
before the Bangor Convention was supposed to be
..Iladdock,' bat since his nomination is charged
with tie enormity of being nothing short of Cat
Fish" 1t requires more profound piscatorial
knowledge than we can claim to demonstrate the
differences between these various fnny politicians,
but we should think that party supported by
such worthless ought, by all means. to make q
handsome nett gain.-.Ne,c Bedford Mercury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-28
BILLIARDS.

BILLIARDS BILLIARDS IN BROOKLYN-THk
ID Montague Billiard Hall Rooms containing twelve ia
largest the city Of Brooklyn devoted
TO this fashionable amusement: all admirers OF this
recreation should visit them; New York cannot boast
OF an ythng TO compare with this establishment An
are nos from the above TO Toynbees restaurant.
THOMAS T0YNBEE, p.,u-i.....
JOSIAH HOPKINS, itVpr'e'ors'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-28
THE MILITARY.

Alta MEETING OF TIE WELLS AND PROVOST
"A Guard" AFTER their parade Thursday, 2ith NOV,
the resolutions offered and adopted by tae
unanimous vote ofthe corps
That thanks being due hereby rendered
to the following gentlemen their donations for
aston of the annual target exeur
sion OF the Eushwek viz. employers, Wells
4 Provost; X. nay, Philadelphia d. r. Provost, San
francisco: Chales Baekus, Bushwick; samuel Rumery
Portland; Charles Weed VIM. A. Mead Co., May Clan
brech Colonel Morse and westerye and Bogart Mo ant
Backburne Howell Reeve E. A: Hopkins, Spsrkman 4
Truslow r. w. Boden, Curtis Akerley, VIM. Ii. Weed,
Barnhsrd Mayer; Peter Hanmore Newburs John Jordan
Alex Campbell Mr.. Mathews smith Pine and last not
warehouse.
Resolved That thanks be- and hereby are rendered
10 the of his grounds for target
practice, 60 generously offered by him
the judges acting upon the occasion
namely; General A. X. Hay PhiladsTh a Colonel Morse
Mount and John b. Wels, Esq our thank are es
pecay the able in which they discharged
A D. MoCAUGHIN, Captain.
ID. MtRPHy. Orderly Sergeant.