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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
For ihe Spectator.
Houst or DftrGArEs, !
March iofh 1858.

.hessrs Editors 1T 10 known to you that the
names of several eontlemen have been suggested
through the press in connection with the Office Of
Commissioner of the Board Of Public Works for
TIE SECOND district. Most prominent amongst
those named is losEpH SGGAR Esa, OF the Coun-
ty of Elizabeth City. Mr.. SEGAE has been most
warmly urged by leading Internal Improvement
men, irrespective olparty, and from various por-
tons of the State. % become candidate for this
most responsible Office. am Informed by Mr..
SEeAR. that after mature delberaton. he has con-
s,nted to yield 10 the wishes Of his friends. and
will in short time announce himself to the PEG
pie of the district.
1t is with great satisfaction chat am authorized
10 maks known this determination to you, and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

g- Our citizens have enjoyed rare and move
pleasure during the last week in viewing Rossiter'
great picture of the Captive Israelites by the Rv
ers of Babylon. 1t is painting of the highes
order Of the art, and at the same time of such q
character as to be appreciated by the simplest taste
In connection with the picture, the concerts o.
Madam DuRANp and Signor NovELLI have af
forded pleasing variety to the entertainment
These vocalists have high reputation and exhib-
it far more than ordinary cultivation and skill in
their art.
A full audience evening after evening attested
high appreciation for the fine arts by our COM
nfunity. The exhibition goes hence to Lexington
and we are sure that the literary and artistic taste
of that town Will give it cordial and profitable
welcome.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

through you to the people of Augusta, by whom
doubt not the announcement will be hailed with
sincere pleasure
MIR. SEGAR's claims on tho people of Augusta
for unanimous vote, cannot be strengthened by
anything can say. His fame as the great leader
Of the Internal Improvement party Of Virginia has
penetrated every quarter Of the Commonwealth.
Coming from lower tide-water County, por-
ton of the State proverbially opposed to all i'm
proyements, he has with moral firmness and
patriotic devotion TO bis country worthy Of a Ro-
man Senator, com5aited and overcome the preju-
dces Of the people Of that region, and made many
Of them the ardent desoied friends and supporters
Of the great cause he had espoused. | DO not hes
itate to express the conviction, after three years
service with him on the 1Cor of this House, du-
ring the most critica! and momentous period in
the history of Internal Improvements, that we are
more indebted to Joseph Segar. than to any one
man living, for the triumphant success of the
statesmanlike policy lie has so manfully sustain
ed with his high talents and perseyeriug industry.
The Counties through which the Central Rail-
road passes owe him debt Of gratitude which
will be but partially discharged by their vigorous
and united efforts to elevate him to the important
office his friends seek to place him in; and trust
that Augusta, actuated by that lofty patriotism
which has heretofore distinguished her people in
rewarding faithful public servants, will come fer
ward and unanimously cast her vote for him.
Respectfully, j. d. IMBODEN. .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
The SCRAMBLE FOR THE SPolLs.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Philadelphia North
Americen s,pe

The SCRAMBLE FOR THE SPolLs.-The Wash
ngton correspondent of the Philadelphia North
American says:
1t is thought probable that Col. McNair, Of
Kentucky, will be assigned the post of First AS
sistant Postmaster General, though COL Many
penny is a formidable competitor. Judge Bow
i'm, of Missouri. expects the place of Commission
er Of Indian Affairs, but Col. Benton entered to-
day formal protest against the appointment
cola Bullion" claims TO have conceded to him
the right 70 designate all persons for offices within
his district Nevertheless, it is asserted that Au-
gustus Linn, ant-Bentonite, will be made Coleo-
Tor at ST. Louis. Benton is violently &ictatorial.
Mr. Garter, of Ohio is moving for the office Of
Commissioner of Patents, with fair prospect Of
success. The contest for the Judgeship of the
Supreme Court is waxing fierce and strong. The
principal candidates are Messrs. Downs and Eus-
It's, Unionsts, and Campbell, of Alabama, anti
Compromise. Col. Wheeler, of North Carolina,
will probably be appointed Auditor for the Pest
Office Department. There is evidently very great
dissatisfaction existing among the Southern Union
lists, for the reason that Howell Cobb was not in
cluded in the Cabinet. agreeably to the terms Of
the arrangement under which Mr.. Toombs was
elected Senator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
literary Notices.

The ScHooLFELLow.-The March number Of
this delightful little Magazine for young persons
has oeen received. Il is published monthly by
| C.. NJ. SAxroN, No. l32, Fulton ST., New York
at one dollar a year.
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Life anu Letters of Mr.. Justice Story Indian
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The SOUTHERN EcLEcrEc.-Tais is the tite
ofa publication just started at Augusta. Georgia,
by Mr.. j. H. FIrrEN, formerly Professor iii O.
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composed chiefly ofselections fro:u the best Euro
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

es- The IYestern Vrginian says that the muir
der reported to have been committed at the Ka-
nawha Salines, was investigated at the last term
of the county Court of Kanawha, and resulted in
the discharge of Romine, the alleged murderer,
the evidence being insufficient to justify the court
in sending him on for further trial. The flesh
found in the e-place, and supposed to be that Of
man, turned out to be the skimmings of soap
pot. which the old woman had thrown into the fire.
The bones, &c., found, were said to be those of a
hogs head One Of the witnesses, Romina's
daughter, testified that her sister, "several days
before, while rummaging among the pots, pans.
&c., came across said hogs head, and saying
darn you, you sha'nt trouble me no more threw
it into the fire place"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
: = Tie following are the items for which Co

gress lave made appropriations for fitting up the
White h,,use for President Pierce:
For repair,1g he Presidents manson-inclu-
ding cleaning. painting. white washing, extending
the east wing of Offices, tor carriage house, &C.,
seten thousand three h,nt.drtd dollars.
For heating. vcntiatng fal.'ting the walls and
ceiling the rooms, and the pu,,1ha;'e OF hooks for
the Presidents library, !,geaty-nst hs'DScnd dol
lars
Fer reilrnishlng the Presidents Hous,.: 10 he
expended under The direction Of the President, in
addition TO the proceeds of the sale Of such of the
furniture and equipage of the house as may he out
of repair, t,centyfue thousand dotars-in all only
sirtu-one Thousand, three hundred dollars
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
For The Snectntor.

Mesns Editor;.--We are really sorry TO find
that our communication of last week has had more
than the desired effect. We simply wished the
ladies tn permit US 10 pass them on the "plank
walk" without compelling us to step out into the
mud. 1t seems, however that. either from plque
or same misunderstanding Of the matter, they yield
to US the whole way. and take to the street them
selves. Now, we are bachelors, and lest this af-
fair should interfere with our matrimonial schemes.
we beg leave to assure the ladies that we only de-
sire fair ''divde," and are willing and anxious
that they shall share the beard with US.
SEVERAL GENTLEMEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

THE RArLRo4p REcoRD.-We have received
the first No. Of publication with this title, a
journal of commerce, banking, manufactures and
statistics,n quarto form, published weekly at Gin
cnnati, for Three Dollars per annu,n, payable in
advance.
E. D. MANSFIELD, Esq, the Editor,is gentle
man of high talent, and established literary repu-
tation Business Communications to be addressed
to J. A. s. U. P. JONES, Publishers, Cincinnati
Ohio.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

INTERCHANGE OF CouGTEsTEs.- Handsome
notes at parting have been exchanged between
President Fillmore and his late Cabinet. ne
Secreteries speak of the innumerable proofs afford
ed them Of the enlightened and comprehensive re-
card for the hest interests of the whole Union
Given by the Prssident-and of the unbroken har-
gony which prevailed in the Cabinet, and be-
tween him and ali It's members.
And The President. in return. ascribes the sue
ross Of his Administration chiefly TO the wisdom,
harmony, fidelity and ability of his counsellors.-
The cordial unanimity of the Council board, he
saws. has not only advanced the public service,
but has been to him at all times source of unal-
loved satisfaction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
.--.-::..a..s.sTAUNTON: aas.----

s,- We are requested 70 announce that tire''
w. surrrr, Esq. win no, be candidate for re-
election 10 the Senate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

0S- Wehave received copy of the vaIedictory
Address of Prof. BAcHE to the Graduates of the
Jefferson Medical College Of Philadelphia, with a
list OF the Graduates, Fifty three of the number
are from Virginia, and two of them from this coun-
ty-Messrs Henry J. CHUncHMAN and THro-
poRE Y. L. DAVIS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

o. In letter from Col. Benton, contained in
an address of the Democratic members Of the Leg
slature Of Missouri, To their constituents, the Col
one says that he will be in the field for reelection
to the Senate Of the United States at the next reg
uar session.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

o. The letter of'our Richmond correspondent
was intended for our last paper, as perceived from
the date, but owing to some arrangement in the
mails did not reach US in time. The letter from
Mr.. Sheffey, also, requesting US to make the an
nonncement inserted at the head ofo columns,
was POST marked on Saturday the 5th, but did
not come to hand till the following Wednesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16
For the Spectator.

.Nessr, Ed;tors:-{ scarcely know how to adj
dress you, am so utterly confounded and aston
ished. Can really be upon the soil of the "Old
of her sons? Am | citizen Of enligrt ,ned Staun-
ton And do not my eyes deceive me, when l
read in your columns. in the columns of '.The
Spectator" Messrs Editors communication adj
dressed to the ladies and signed by 'Several Gen
temen?'' Alas 'tstrue, & nty tits 'tistru Would
for the honor of your sex, it were not So Shame.
shame upon you gentlemen CD to take up the pen
against isl am not an ultra "Woman's Rights
woman Messrs Editors, Tor even strong minded
woman''-yet,
"You know ain woman,
And when think, must speak" "
Since we have no longer champion among the
Lords" we must cen fight our own battles
And what is this great complaint against us =
The gentlemen torsooth. for fear Of muddying
their boots, wish the ladies to yield them the
"plank walk" Can this be credted2 Surely
gentlemen you jest. You wish TO try our amia-
blity. Would that could think So. Look at
the Knights of old gentlemen Why, any one Of
them would have been willing, nay anxious, to
wade through the streets of taunton. even after
tree days. rain regardless Of his "boots, to gain
smile from woman. But you, recreants that We
are, would push rudey by us, upon those narrow
panks. to the detriment of cur aces and brocades.
or else (what would be far more agreeable to u.s.
allow US the right of walking in the muddy street,
whilst you saved your boots upon the walk. o
Temporal Q .Norest Now. hdies, something
must be resolved upon--ge will call meeting.
and five have not physical strength enough 70 roll
fIcso gentlemen from the plank walk into the very
mud, with with they are afraid Of selling their
little hoots. we must take some decisive measures,
and perhaps like the "Merry 'Vives"-"e exhibit a
bill in the Parliament, for the putting down of
men," A LADY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

Or The office of the Spirit Of Jefferson, al
Charlestown, was destroyed by fire, on Friday
4th inst. The loss of the proprietor is estimated
at $1,000 Tho property was insured to the a
mount of $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

90 Two ofthe members Of the new Cabinet,
Marcy and Gushing, are natives of Massachusetts
two. Guthrie and DAVIS, of Kentucky; two, 0nmp-
bell and McClelland, Of Pennsylvania; and one,
Dobbin, Of Nurth Carolina.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

o. We are requested to say that a meeting Of
the voters of the Waynesboro' district will be held
at Waynesburo', on Saturday next, to nominate a
candidate for magistrate to supply the vacancy oc-
casioned by the resignation Of JOHN WAyT Esq
The election will be held on Saturday the 26th
Of March.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

O.. The last accounts represented Mrs. Cass az
extremely i'll, and no hopes were entertained Of
her recovery. The General had arrived at home.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

G5-See the lettor Of our Richmond correspondent
for an interesting description of THcEARAy, the
ceisar2tei English noTolist
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

o. Kossuth's alleged proclamation lately dis
tributed at Milan was forgery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

THE MISUNDERSTANDING the exhibitions
now to be seen in New Orleans is the skeleton Of
a monsrous reptile called The Zeuglodon." dug
up two years ago in Washington county, Alabama,
the territory of which state imbeds many flsslized
remains of ante-dimvian animals. The Bee of
that city. says. 1--WE had the pleasure yesterday
of witnessing the huge skeleton of this monstrGus
Misunderstanding its vast length along tor ialiy
one hundred feet end. at the same time. OF listen
ing to learned and interesting account OF It's Gs
coverv from the lips Of Professor Koch. The
Zeugiodon must have been equal in size to ten or
twelve of the largest crocodiles that during the
present period repose in the muds Of the upper
Nile Il was an amphbious animal, exceedingly
voracious. armed with tail capable Of crushing
an elephant at blow, and with immense strength
If -. Jaw. From the geological stratum in which
III the . homes ere found the Zenglodon must have
lived liz, anterior 10 he epoch of human existence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-16

Honse.-A bill providing for elections by the
people for the appointment representation, the
qualification and privilege Of voters. the meeting
Of Electors Of President and Vice President. and
prescribing rules for costested elections, being the
special order of the day, was taken up and consid-
cred. Thursday, the 4fb of May. was fixed upon
for the election Of members of the General Assem-
bly,. After considering the bill for three hours,
its further consideration was postponed.
The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-22
Husbands and Wives.

Mrs. Dennison, in one of her editori-
ais for the Boston Olive Branch, pre-
sents the following striking contrast, be-
tween two homes and two husbands
Il wish could see pleasant face
when | come home, Tired Yes that's
always the cry. Inever get tired-oh,
no Customers to please--claims to
overhanl-accounts TO cash upl Hush
shall hate that child. Now; walk the
floor, and spoil him. Bill, hunt up my
slippers. Mary, Araw up my rocking
chair. Other men have these things
ready for them. There's Saunders, he
takes comfort. His wife is as hand
some as she was the day she married,
If there's anything ! hate, its faded
woman. Light the lamps, and give me
my newspaper. If ! cant read here in
peace, I'll 60 over to Saunders"
"Mary, dear, how tired you look
Give me that great strapping boy. No
wonder your arms ache. Oh, never
mind me. ! am always o. X. at home,
you know. Take the rocking chair
yourself, and just be comfortable. Amt
tired ? Why, yes, ANA little, but
then I've feasted on fresh air and sun
shine to-day, which you have not. Be-
sides, don't have such lump Of per-
petual motion as this to manage.
Bless my soul--bow do you live
these hot dayss Never mind the room I!
every thing looks well enough-you in
cluded-except that you are looking a
trihe better than well. How do you
manage TO keep so young and pretty,
bonny wife!
Well might the smiling answer be,
the freshness and fullness of my bus-
bands love, keeps my heart green"
The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-22

IL is only shallow minded pretendors
who either make distinguished origin n
matter of ncrsonal merit. or obscure or
i,;, n matter or por,opai reproach.-
Taunt and scol,inr at the humble con-
Jition of early life affect nobody In this
country but those who are foolish enough
to indulge in them, nnd they are snihc-
ientlv puni,bed by the publisLed rebuke.
A man who /. not ashamed of himself
need not be ashamed of his early condi-
,ion
IL did not bappen 10 me TO be born
in log.cnbin. hut nv elder brother,
and sisters were born in n lop.cabin.
raised among the snow drifts of New
Uampsbire At "A period 40 cnrly that
when the smoke first roso from its rude
chimney. and curIed over the frozen
hill. there was no similar evidence Of a
white mans habiia,ion, between il aud
the settlements on the rivers Of Cana
The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-22

SPEcINESs or YOuH WoHK.-Ev.
cry mechanic capable Of doing a good
job, every professional man skil.ful in
his profession, every man d whatever
lawful occupation, Is proud Of exhibiting
specimens Of his ~ork, with one er-
ocpi,on. The rumsoller alone, support
ed as be is by the laws Of the land IN
bis employment, never points 10 the
specimens Of his work and says, did
H. The drunksrd may wallow ia The
gutter before bic door The wife may
die broken hearted, and the children be
driven to bssghry Or crime bot al'ho
these " iobs" may be turned out accord
Jog 10 the most approved patterns con
lemplated in bis license, yet be will al
ways d,ny hiI ieork.
The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-22
Hhy. Haifn.

Whenever YOU find a man that hates
babies, you eill hc ,aic IN hating him.
No one that does no, deserve 10 be
shunncd or di.likeA ever shows an an.
iipalhy to babies WIS, hsse little
creature With a cotton ii head, that
can only manifest is JOY by Smiles.
kicks. aud an inarirula,e gutElc that,
in anguish. cannot tell the scat OF is
pain, but mus, endure mar,yrlom While
You arc guessing out the source OF It's
Rgonies, that has the heliest OF all elalms
on human synrpNth,cs--aissr helpless
ness utter dependence What hate
the thing which YOU yourself werc, and
from which you would never have grown
10 mans estate, II your parents had cee"
like YOU IA baby -haior fic oo u -
Even dogs love hnhics, and viii suffer
them TO besiridc them, pull their cars,
and buffet them 10y the hour, without
responding TO their annoynnc"s with
even growl Mothers, II you happen
to know any male hipod that d'sl'kcs
the species in it. infancy, don't If you
can help il. suffer him TO marry one OF
your female friends or acqunnlanecs.
he sure he will make n sour, morosc,
icy-hoaricd husband.
But what shall be said OF baby hating
womcny We have known some OF that
married ones, that had babies,
and did hate them, and, as we verify
believe, would have gladly put them to
bed for the lasl time, where they would
require neither rocking nor porngor'o--
under the sod. Yes, VIC have known
such --coufound thcml
II there be any spinstcr who harbora
in her virgin heart distaslc for the
fruits of matrimony, may she never have
an opportunity of raising any, but bo
left blooInless, budless, and unproduc-
tive, beyond he range of loves sun
shine, aud never have hor sens'biiitics
warmed by kiss, mn embrace, or even
n chuck under the chin.
The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-22
sid over them like water over duck. /.

sid over them like water over a duck $
back
A, length be boldly described, in the
PLANES, hind Of language, the appear
nnoes Of the last day" aud what would
be their condition when that came.
Suppose" said the preacher sud
denly, and then paused" that this
were the day.
lie saw that some Of the women be
came little idgety, and nudged the
fellows into attention.
"Suppose," repeated he, eleyating
his voice, that this day Gabriel should
blow his trumpet r.
At this moment the little negro show
ed he was "trump," and from the top
OF The lofty pine loud and clamorous
blast overwhelmed the audience. The
women shriekcd, the men rose in great
surprise, the horses tied around the
camp neighed, reared and kicked, while
the terrified negroes changed their COM
pleSion to dull purple color. Never
was alarm, surprise and astonishment
more promptly exhibited.
Lorenzo Dow looked with grave but
pleasant attention upon the successful
result of his experiment, until the first
clamor had subsided, and some began
TO estimate the character of the artific-
ial angel, and were about TO apply lit
tie hickory after the pine But this
suggestion was arrested by the loud and
solemn tones of the preacher, who look
ing very firmly into the faces of his dis
turbed audience as he leaned over them
to continue his discourse, and impress
sively remarked;
And now, if little negro boy with
Tin horn on the top of pine bush can
make you feel so, how will you feel when
the day does come 2" AMEN.