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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22
BosToN, Sept Id.

BosToN, Sept ID.
The Temperance Conven lion decided
to carry the Maine Liquor Law agitations
into their primary political meetings, also
to raise million OF dollars for the pros
ecutIon of rum sellers. The speakers
on Tuesday evening. were DR.. Lees, of
England, the Hon, b. Storer, of Cincin.
natl. and others.
The Conve ntion adjourned sine die.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

lNTEREsT.-A penny, says Gregories'
Commercial Dictionary. at 5 per cent.
simple interest, for 1900, years, amounts
to shillings and 8 pence half penny.
but at compound interest il would be a
larger sum than could be contained in
100000 of globes, each equal to the
earth IN magnitude, and all Of solid
gold. 500
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

A SINGULAR FAcT.-That Ottumwa,
a place numbering over 500 inhabitants,
has nota '.groggery" 10 ii! This is the
first time in its history tha, j. has been
without. n
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

An arrival at Belfast, Me-, reports
the seizure Of the schooner Gazette, of
Maine, and three other vessels o. Fox
FGrt-by British vessels, it is presumed
off the Fishing station.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

PETERsoN's LADIES MAGAZINE for
October has arrived. The matter as US.
ual is good, and the steel engraving of
the "Unconscious Sleeper" is very fine.
The Fashion Plates are beautiful.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

GoDEY's LADY's Book for October
is on our table. A beautiful and useful
Ladies' Book it is-always welcomed
with praises by the fair sex.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

DEATH OF ADMIRAL CocKBuRN.-The
steamer Atlantic brings intelligence oil
the death of Admiral Cockburn, who was
signalized during the war Of 1912, with
Great Britain, by certain outrages com.
nilted by the troops under his command
in the waters of the Potomac and Chesa-
peake. ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22
St. Louis Testimony.
OATH BEFORE, THE MAYOR.
STATE OF Missouri, L.
H-.... e 2 SSs

County Of s.. Louis, IS.
BE II REMEMBERED, tina, on
the 9th day of May, A. ID. 1853, before
me, the undersigned, Mayor of the city
of ST. Louis, in the county and State
aforesaid, came personally David M.
Smy,he, who upon his oath, says tina,
the following statement is true.
In testimony whereof / hereto set my
hand the day and date last aforesaid.
JOHN HOW, Mayor.
Soc. NEWMAN, Register.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

LARGER STILL!-JoHN A. NEWMAN,
Of this place. has placed on our table a
Tomaloe which weighs t,co pouads!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

IA vessel has arrived at New York
from Havana, bringing The enormous
quantity OF seven millions of cigars, or
1000 full boxes.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

EThere is an increased majority in
favor of the Maine Liquor Law, in the
Maine Legislature. Nothing else is set
tied.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

DoN'T forget the Agricultural Meeting
next Saturday. See the cal in another
column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

n James G. Hall, dange sly
wounded al Cincinnati, few days since
by DR.. Ames, is recovering. He is said
to be out Of danger. :
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

Liverpool, with 100000 inhabitants 10
yet without. daily newspaper.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

II The arrest of Hinton, the mail
robber, took place in Los Angeles, Cali
fornia.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22
ARRIVAL OF THE
" L A q A R A .
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 2.

LFERPooL, Otpt. &.
The weather has been unfavorable for
agricultural pursuits, and is still unsettled.
Accounts from the French agricultural
districts are favorable. Breadstuffs are
feverish. Brown e. Shipley quote -four
and corn active and advancing. Provis-
ions unchanged The weather was less
favorable. ..
The latest news from he East is less
favorable for speedy adjustment.
A dispatch from Athens, dated Goth,
states that the crops in Egypt are almost
totally destroyed by an earthquake.
The war party in Turkey has gained
the ascendency. The question is COM
plicaled, thus giving Russia new cause
for postponing the settlement.
A better feeling is manifested by the
Turks towards England and France,
who accuse the allies of COW ardice.
1t is rumored that Turkey is willing
to have the Principalities formed into in.
dependent States, under the protec ,orate
OF the four powers. Turkey continues
her ornaments.
The Russian Consul General Of Egyp,
has been recalled, in consequence of ia
voring Turkey.
There is to be change in the Turkish
ministry as soon as the crisis is over.
FRANCE.
The Emperor and Empress are still
at Diappe.
|. is thought there would be another
reaction in breadstuffs.
There has been slight outbreak in
Rouen.
BELGIUM.
A riot has occurred in consequence of
the high prices of grain.
Attempts of similar disturbances have
been made at Ghent and Brussels. Ii is
believed the government. would not pro-
hibit the export of corn, and would TEN.
porarily open the ports if required.
Public meetings have been held in
Sweden respecting the increase in the
price OF corn.
Two more war steamers have been
ordered 10 Smyrna.
Russian commercial affairs remain un-
changed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-22

II John w. Davis, of Indiana, has
been appointed Gov. of Oregon Terrific.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-03

kindness of the government, which thus
confers upon them, free Of rent, home,
when by a reverse of circumstances, they
are in need of such provision. 1t some
times occurs that the widow and children
of an officer who has fallen in his country s
service are thus made easily comfortable
for life by being housed in these grand old
halls, where they may live In style that
suits their taste and means, surrounded by
elegant grounds, and everything to please
the eve and promote the health, though
there is nothing of it all they can call their
own"
1t is very much the same with the rich
est and greatest among men. What can
they have but what they eat and drink and
put on +? They may gaze on their parks
and fountains, and so may the deer that
browse in them and the beggars who look
through the gates And when they die,
there is the end of it. Still lis fine thing
to be the owner of such grounds as these,I |
have not doubt.
And so l returned to the city, musing on
what had seen and felt during the day.
had dined in the palace of the sovereigns
of England: had trod the courts where Hen
ry VIII. and Edward vi. and Charles L.
and Cromwell and Charles III. and William
III. and others of the royal line had feast
ed, and asked myself, is any one OF them
happier or higher than if he had never been
monarch of England ?-IrenGuS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-03
aKuleaess, Properly Rebuked.

A Mrs. Blank, of Kuteville, Pennsylva'
mia, few months ago, sent much elaoo'
rated satin quilt to Queen Victoria. An
acknowledgement of the same was recelv'
ed from Colonel Pbipps, the Keeper OF the
Privy Purse, who informed the lacy that
though, as rule, the Queen declined tc
receive presents from any quarter, owing
to the vast number that had formerly been
offered her, yet, In this instance, to show
her interest in the productions of American
ladies, she had been "graciously pleased
to make an exception; and the gull! was
accepted accordingly. So far all was we'll
Some time after, however, the quilt-givel
writes an epistle to Queen Victoria, detail
ing the great expense which had been IN
CURED IN the manufacture of the quilt, and
intimating that the maker thereof had fully
expected to receive from the Queen an e.
quivalent, either in money or in some 9TH
er form. The next steamer brought re-
ply from Colonel Phipps, ard draft upon
Edwards, Sanford s. Cos Foregn Express
Office for twenty pounds sterling. Co..
Phipps' letter we have read; 1t is couch
ed in terms the most polite, though it is ev-
ident enough that he was quite aware OF
the nature OF the act which called it forth
"Her Majesty" he said, had directed him
to apologize for the delay which occurred
IN sending the money. That delay had a
risen solely from the fact that her Majesty
had not been aware until the receipt OF
Mrs. Blanks letter, that she was willing to
receive anything in return for the article
Her Majesty, in fact, had supposed that the
quilt had been designed as present. Her
Majesty further directed him (Col. PhiPpss)
to cause Mrs. Blank to be informed that II
was contrary TO her Majesty's rule to re-
ceive presents, and that the exceptions
which had been hitherto made in favor oi
American ladies could not be repeated.
1t would be waste of words to say, that
this transaction, so far as Mrs. Blank oil
Kuteville, was concerned, was disgusting
ly and dsgracefulIy mean. Equally super,
duous were it to add, that the conduct oi
the Queen was handsome and LIBERAL
Meanness is not a characteristic OF the A
merican people, and We cannot but teel IN
dgnant that, at the only court IN Europe
for which the American people entertain
the slightest respect, the meanness OF an
American woman should become bye
word Doubtless the affair is standing
Joke at the Prvy Purse office for we OBJ.
served that the clerk who copied Colonel
Phipps' letter had not been able to deny
hmselfthe qualification of placing minute
point of admiration q over the syllable
"Kute" A lady requests US to wind up
this article by saying that if Mr.. Blank was
a party to this extortion, the Kutevilians
ought to turn out en- masse and give him a
ouilting.-Home Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-03
TREMENDOUS BARGAINS,
Ladies, if you want cheap Bonnet
CALI, ON MRS. SMITK.

SsHE will sell you the cheapest BOnnets in town
- as she is anxious to sell out her stock, Prof
its are no object-they will be sold bargaln-we
are selling off all our summer dress goods at re-
duced prices. Berage at shilling yard fine
Ginghams at l2s cents, yard wide; Painted
Lawns at l2s cents; Linen LusterS at shlllng
Parasolls at 81 so; lot of fine Fans; straw Hats
cheap; few more of those cheap linen Handker-
chiefs slightly imperfect, at l2s cents piece
Berare MuslinS at 25 cents, very cheap; ladies
Uadersleeves and embroidered linen CambrIcs a
fresh lot of goods from the North, by Adams Sc
lscted with care by our agent; white figured Swiss
for ladies' dresses colored and black silk trlnges
embroidered curtain Musains; black lace wells; a
lot cheap ladies Caters and morocco SlipPers,with
a variety of other cheap goods all of which will
be sold from % to 80 per cent less than usual
price for cash.
n. B.-Please take notice our goods are all
new and fresh-Call and look.
GEORGE w. SMITH,
Maine Street, one door below Union Hall and un-
der Viudcator Printing Office, StauntOn, Va
July Is, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-03
Nathaniel Macon.

The following sketch of Nathaniel Ma
con, the distinguished statesman OF North
Carolina, is from the forthcoming work OF
Col. Benton
Philosophic in his temperament, and wise
in his conduct. governed in all his actions
by reason and judgment, and deeply I'm.
bued with Bible images, this virtuous and
patriotic man (whom Mr.. Jefferson called
"the last of the Romans'') had long fixed
the term of his political existence at the
age which the Psalmist assigns for the Inn
it of manly life: "The days of our years
are threescore years and ten; and if by rea-
son of strength they be fourscore years. yet
is their strength labor and sorrow. for it is
soon cut off, and we fly away" He touch
ed that age in 1928, and true 10 all his pur'
poses, he was true to his resolve in this
and executed it with the quietude and IN.
difference of an ordinary transaction. lie
was in the middle of third Senatorial term,
and in the full possession of all his faculties
of mind and body but his time for retire
ment had come-the time fixed by himself,
but fixed upon conviction and for well-con-
sidered reasons, and inexorable to him as
if fixed by fate. To the friends who urged
him to remain to the end of his term, and
who insisted that his mind was as good as
ever, he would answer that it was good e.
nough vet to let him know that he ought to
quit office before his mind quit him, and
that he did not mean to risk the fate of the
Archbishop of Grenada. He resigned his
Senatorial honors as he had worn them,
meekly, unostentatiously, in a letter OF
thanks and gratitude to the General Assem-
bly, of his State, and gave to repose at home
that interval of thought and quietude which
every wise man would wish to place be-
tween the turmoil of life and the stiffness
of eternity. He had nine years OF this
tranquil enjoyment, and died without pain
or suffering June 29th, 1897 characteristic
in death as in life. 1t was eight o'clock in
the morning when he felt that the supreme
hour had come, had himself full-dressed
with his habtual neatness, walked in the
room and lay upon the bed, by turns con.
versing kindly with those who were about
HIM, and showing by his conduct that he
was ready and waiting, but hurrying moth
ing. It was the death of Socrates, all but
the hemlock, and in that full faith OF which
the Grecian sage had only a G llmmering
He directed his OWE grave on the point o.
a sterile ridge, (where nobody would wish
to plough, and covered with a pile of rough
Alnt-stone, (Which nobody would wish tc
build WITH deeming this sterility and the
uselessness of this rock the best security
for that undisturbed repose of the bones
which is still desirable to those who are IN
different to monuments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-03
A Fast Age.

The following Is too good to be lost. 1t
illustrates one of the peculiarities of this
"fast" age:
An old lady in Cincinnati had a large
quantity of Bacon shipped to New Orleans,
where she was going herself to buy sup.
plies. She stipulated with the Captain of
the steamer that he should have her freight
provided he would not race during the trip.
The captain consented and the old lady
came aboard. After the second day out
another steamer was seen close astern,
with which the captain had been racing
all the time) and would every now and then
come up to the old lady's boat and then fall
back again. The hig ghest excitement pre-
vailed among the passengers, as the two
boats continued for nearly day almost side
by side. At last, the old lady partaking of
the excitement, called the captain and said,
"Captain, you amt going to let that thar
old boat pass US, are you" why, /
shall have 70, madam, as agreed not to
race" "Well you can just try little, that
won't hurt" "But, madam, to tell you tha
truth, did," "Gracious, but do try It
little more-see, the old boat is nearly even
with US" and loud cheer arose from the
passengers of the sold boat" 81 can't
raise any more steam, ma dam, as all the
tar and pine knots are burnt up" "Good
gracious, what shall we do; see the old
boat Is passing US. Is there nothing else
on board that will make steam ]" "Noth-
ing, madam-eh; eh, [as if new idea had
struck him. ] except your bacon." Throw
in the bacon, shriekedthe old lady, 'throw
in the bacon, captain, and beat the old
J,oatb
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-03
Troubie among the Spirit Rappers.

The New York Tribune announces that
the Spiritualists ION the Rochester Plat
form,) are to hold convention at Farming
ton, ILL.,, on the goth of August. 1t seems
that there are dissensions among these apos-
ties of humbug, which must be settled by a
convention. They, like politicians, have
their platforms and their strifes. Some
hold that the Spirits who communicate by
means of "raps" are all evil spirits some
that only the good have free use of their
shadowy knuckles and others that all sorts
-'black spirits and white,-blue spirits
and gray" have an equal right TO spin their
yarns to mortals.
A MIR. Everett writes TO tn, Spiritual
Telegraph that Spirits make themselves
visible to the bodily eye in Dover, Athens
county, Ohio, and also play music, cure
diseases, and talk in plain audible English.
What queer century we live in Mr..
Everett continues:
"ln conversation with the spirits upon
the subject of theology, they instruct us
that the first and the last, the fundamental
doctrine, is the belief in the existence, the
worship and love of God; and of love to
one another, and to all mankind, without
restriction and that salvation is the total
remuneration of error and wrong, and the
reception of truth, love, justice and wis
dom; that to be righteous, We must think
and do rlghteously; that the Bible is not
precisely the book that many have suppos-
ed it to be, but that from the beginning to
the end 1t is mostly compendium or his
tory of the mlnistration of angels. or those
who were once inhabitants of this earth"
The Tribune accuses the Spirits of steal
ing bad poetry already in print, "a worse
offence, we think, if possible, than writing
it and rapping it out as their own compo-
sition also Of passing off their own doggerel
as proceeding from the spirits of Byron,
Coleridge, Shelly, SC. Greedy says some
of these compositions would put the teeth
of a mill saw on edge. We don't doubt it.
The whole theory of these rappers is SC
directly in the teeth of common sense, that
it might well set on edge, or even knock
out altogether, the teeth Of every thing
We rather think from the tone of Greely' s
article, that he has sold out most of his
"spiritual'' stock, before the market go
still lower. Doubtless he will shortly in.
vest in some fresh humbug. We begin tc
consider him more knave than fool drop.
ping as he does ism after ism as they begir
to dwindle and grow unpopular. He care,
not, SO long as the excitement causes hi.
paper to sell, but drops his friends with a.
little ceremony as rats desert sinking ship
All, Greedy, beware of ingratitude. Hars
on to the lantern-j jawed fanatics whom Vol
have helped to create.-Rich. D,spaich.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-03
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P0ETRY
The Lords Prayer.--An Acrostlc.


Or Lord and King who reign'st enthronedo on high
Father OF Light! Mysterious Deity!
Who art the great AM-the last, the first
.irt righteous, holy, merciful and just
In realms of glory, scenes where angels sing,
Hearen is the dwelling place of God our King.
Haliowed thy name, which doth all names transcend
Be thou adored, our great Almighty Friend,
Thy glory shines beyond creations space,
Named in the book of justice aud of grace;
Thy kingdom towers beyond thy starry skies;-
Kingdom satanic falls, but thine shall rise.
Come, let thine empire, o, thou Holy One,
Thy great and everlasting will be done,
Wiu God make known his will, his power display?
BE 1t the work Of mortas to obey.
Done is the great, the wondrous work Of love,
On Calvary's cross he died, but regns above,
Earth bears the record in thy holy word
rs heaven adores thy love, let earth, o Lord
IL shines transcendent in the eternal skies,
Is praised in heaven-for man the Saviour dies.
Ia songs immortal, angels laud his name,
HeGcea shouts with joy, & saints his love proclaim.
Gre us, oh Lord, our food, nor cease to give
Us proper food, on which our souls may live.
This be our boon to-day, and days 10 come,
Day without end, in our eternal home
OtT needy souls supply from day to day,
DAILY assist, and aid US when we pray;
Bread though we ask, yet, Lord, thy blessing lend,
Ind make US grateful when thy gifts descend.
FOrgire our sins, which in destruction place
Us-the vile rebels of rebel race.
Or f0llies, fruits and trespasses forgive
Debts which we ne'er can pay, or thou receive.
rs we, oh Lord, our neighbours faults o'erlook,
We beg thou blot ours from thy memory's book;
Forgire our enemies; extend thy grace
OR souls to save, e'en Adams guilty race
Debtors to thee in gratitude and love,
Ind in that duty paid by saints above.
Lead US from sin, and in thy mercy raise
Us from the tempter and his hellish ways;
Not in our own, but in His name who bled,
IHio thine ear we pour cur every need.
Temptation's fatal charms help us to shun,
But may we conquer through thy conquering Son.
Deicer us from all which can annoy
Us in this world, and may our souls destroy;-
From all calamities which men betide,
Erd and death, oh turn our feet aside,
For we are mortal worms, and cleave to clay;
Thine tits to rule, and mortals to obey.
Is not thy mercy, Lord, forever free?
The whole creation knows no God but thee.
KiagClom and empire in thy presence fall;
The King Eternal reigns the King of all.
Po,cer is with thee-tO thee be glory given,
ind be thy name adored by earth and heaven.
Tie praise of saints and angels is thy own.
GiCrg to thee, the Everlasting One,
F0l erer be thy triune name adored.
.Ameai Hosanna! blessed be the Lord!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-03
HOodwinking the Pigeons.

Pigeons are much more INJURIOUS to the
gardener and farmer than crows, or any
other of the feathered tribe. Ii is said that
a pigeon eats its own weight of food In
day, and that principally of vegetable ma
ture. A new sown field of barley or peas
Is, therefore, glorious treat and will be
made short work Of by flock. The boys
and farm lads of Sussex follow a cruel and
strange plan of thinning nocks of maraud,
ing pigeons. Going to a garden or field
likely to be frequented by these animals
for the sake of plunder, they stick into the
ground small pieces of paper, twIrled into
the shape of funnel the pointed end down
most. Into each of these paper tunnels
they place single pea.
The boys having left the ground, the pi-
geons soon arrive, and commence looking
about for food; and seeing peas ready, as
they imagine, for the picking up, they pop
their head into the funnel, which, sticking
to them, they lift up and Immediately mount
into the air, as if with nightcap drawn O.
YER their eyes. Under such hapess Cir
cumstances they soar aloft in perfectly
straight line to the zenith till lost to the
eve of the beholder in the clouds. How
far the poor creatures thus proceed into the
heights of the atmosphere, it is impossible
to conjecture. 1t is certain they continue
their flight till nature is exhausted within
them and death relieves them from their
misery. Down they then sink through the
Welding air like bullet; and so straight
upward has been their course, that they
generally fall within few feet Of the spot
whence they took their flight. We do not
remember Of seeing this remarkable pecu-
liarity in the fight of the hoodwinked pig
con noticed by naturalsts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-08-03
FRENCH, GEAIsA4AN
AND NOM ESTIC DRY GOODS,


ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN
AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
oomurisinr all the new styles, and consisting In
part of
Broad Cloths, Plain and Fancy Cassimers. Drape
de Etc, Cashmeretts, Summer Cloths, IweedS,
Kentucky Jeans, Drillings, Linen for Gentle
men and Boys wear, Il full assortment, SIlk,
Satin and Marseilles Vestings, Plain Black
Silks, few patterns Of Black Figured Silks,
Fancy Dress Silks, Embroidered, Figured ana
plain Swiss Muslins, Chally Bereges, Berege
de LANES. Printed Lawns, Jaconets In varle'
Nv EdOinps and Insertings, Cambria, Swiss
Edgings and Insertings. Collars. Undersleeves.
Chemezetts, wide Black Silk Lace, Silk Erin
ues, all colors and widths Bonnet and Neck
Ribbons, Kid, Silk and L.isle Gloves, good
assortment of Silk Mitts, White Grape ShawlS,
Irish Linen. Brown and Bleached pa Sheet
ing, Table Diaper, Toweling, Silk, Silk warp
Flannels. Brown and Bleached COttonS, all
widths and quality, Oil Cloths for Tables and
Floors. CarpetinGs, Straw Mating, Nankeen,
Nankeen and Brown Osnaburgs. Plaid Domes-
tics. Checks, ParasOls and Umbrellas, Hosiery
Silk HandkerchieS. Cambria Handkerchets,
at all prices, from 81 cents to 81 3O.
DEAKlNS & MERRITT,
Opposite Post Office.
Stauuton May 4, 1858.
N. B.-A fine assortment of Plain Black be-
race, Alpaca aud Bombazines, good assortment
of half mourning Goods u \ NJ