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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

SHEEP AMONG THE CRocKERY.-A very
amusing incident occurred few days since
in Cincinnati, illustrative of the natural M
stinct of one sheep to follow another: :,,a A
small drove was coming up the street, and
when they arrived opposite the Gibson
House, the foremost one made rush to go
into an alley, but man suddenly coming
out, somewhat frightened the sheep, and 1t
deviated slightly from the true course, dart
ing into lamp store followed blythe whole
flock. The crowd, anxious 10 witness the
sport, instantly blockaded the door, so that
there was no mode of egress for the uncer-
emonious visitors, and as the lamp store
was too contracted to suit their peculiar no.
tons, and wishing to regain their liberty as
speedily as possible, they saw noeother
means of escape but through the window:
One of them made break and leaped
through the show window, upon the pave.
ment, demolishing in The progress, glass
ware, china, &c., with an alacrity truly
praiseworthy. The crowd Immediately fell
back from the door, and allowed free pas
sage, but every sheep jumped through that
hole in the window. .
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

Gse The Melbourne Argus says :-"In
this, the richest colony in the world, The
males out number the females 10 the enor-
NOUS extent of about fifty-seven thousand!''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

o.. A lady who was visiting one of the
churches in New York. commenced singing
the hymn which was given out, when the
sexton crept softly TO her and told her that
in that church the choir done all the sing
ing. The lady afterwards, remarked to a
friend that the church had better strike
rom her liturgy "Let the people praise
thee, oh Lord, let all the people praise
thee p'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
The city of New York Asleep.

The following from the Nsw York Ifi-
bune is in the best vein of Dickens :-"ltls
curious to see the circulation of great city
commence in the morning-the great city
that had roared itself to sleep. True, there
was feeble pulse all night the cars beat
I to and fro; a carriage now and then gave a
flutter, but after all there had been a quiet
hour. About half million Of the people
had been lying 'on dead level for four or
FIVE hours; some on pillows of down and
some on curb.stones some beneath sliken
counterpanes and some beneath the great
blue quilt of heaven. Queer figure they
make in the minds eye, to be sure-~4OO, :
| 600 folks, more or less, lying in tiers or
rows, FIVE or six miles long--lying three or
four deep. In the cellar--that is the ''prim-
/ tive formation first floor, second,
third, and so on up to the garret. Three
hundred thousand people snoring-what 4
concert ! Two hundred thousand people
dreaming. Two hundred thousand people
in red night-caps. one hundred thousand in
white, and here and there one trimmed with
lace, Fifty thousand curls twisted up in
papers, giving their owners an appearance
| of having made pillow Of cigar lighters
Twenty thousand curls hanging over the
backs of chars or tossed upon tables. How
gently Time touches such people; they nev.
er grow gray at all Ten thousand people
weeping, and now and then one dyingydy,
ing in his sleep dying in a. dream And
then the getting up is ridiculous enough
though going to bed-shoutds we say i're-
| tire in these refined times '--is, a solemn
| piece of business, whether people think of
it or not. But tie getting up, the waking
up, is funny enough for farce-its process
lis species Of gradualism. Here's one who
has slept like a top for nine solid hours,
and now he begins TO wake; first its half
Iurch and long breath and yawn; then
an arm is thrust out, then a footS the mus
cles are waking up. Next, the rattle of the
early wagons strikes his ear hearing is
! coming to- Then bis tongue moves uneas-;
lily; taste is returning. Last, his eyes open,
one after the other-then half close, then
open again, and the mans awake-awake
all over-awake for all day. There's an
other, sound asleep this minute, and Mishe
shakes himself like huge Newfoundland
springs up percussion, and the thingi'Is
done the fellow hasn'ta sleepy halr about
him. Snowy quilts that have just risen and
fallen with the soft bosom beneath, begin
to grow uneasy. The sweet sleepers are
waking, so we'll draw the curtains and leave
them to their toilette. Bundles of rags in
dark, damp corners toss and tumble there's
something alive underneath. Out it comes
more rags. Misery makes no toilette, and
there are no curtains to draw" We 4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

o. A French surgeon has written dis
course TO prove that the more patient
cries and groans during asurgical opera
ton, the more likely he ia to survive It.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

e. Would man wish to offend his
Efriends-lethim give them advice Are
you desirous to be universally hated, avoid
ed, anddespised. the means are IN your
power! ave have but to advise, and the
consequences are inevitable. y SIS s,...r,;i
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

A W1rrY FELLow.-The great Duke Of
Marlborough, passing the gate of the Tow
er, after having inspected that fortress. was
accosted by an ill-looking fellow, with
GLOW do YOU do, my Lord Duke? be-
lieve your Grace and have now beenn
every jail in the kingdom :" g izA
+ II believe, friend" replied the Duke
with surprise, "that this is the only Jail
have ever visited"
every like" replied the other; 'but |
have been in all the rest.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

GGr A young man in California, whose
friends at home had neglected TO write to
him for long time, adopted the expedirnt
of sending letters to various business men
in the neighborhood, inquiring the prices OF
land and stock, what he could buy a hand
some farm Of 200 or 800 acres for, &C., in.
timating that he has large sums to invest
By return mail he received no less than
seven letters, all anxiously inquiring after
his health, when he was coming, &C., and
has received three or four every mail since,
including some very warm ones from an
old and very cold sweetheart
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

bS- The best board in the world for dys-
peptic young ladies is said 10 be tho ,oash-
board. 1t gives them strength of muscle
an exuberance of spirits, a good appetite for
their meals, and sppercedes the necessity
ofpalntng their faces. :,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

Ne- Cowardice consists, not in having
fear but in yielding TO it. In well-order-
ed minds, fear is .he sentinel that wakes up
courage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

O. Montesquieu says never listen to
calumnes, because if they are untrue Irun
the risk of being deceived, and if they be
true, of hating persons not worth thinking
about.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

A Coon JoKE.-The city authorizes Of
MarysSille. California. recently passed All
ordinance for the removal of outside stairs
in that city. While the Council was in
session a few days subsequently, the stairs
leading TO The Council Chamber were re-
moved, and the digni6ed members Of that
body, according to the Herald, were COM
PEELED to 'shin' down the posts Of the
-hnildinc. lgol ge-lac l.-ol .ael. .l.aa i.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

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SURE RECEIPT FOR HAPPINESs,-One OF
the weakly merchants of our city, whose
death the past year was universally mourn
ed, often told his friends an anecdote which
occurred in his own experience, and which
was recommended to all those who desired
to enjoy serene old age, without allowing
their wealth 10 disturb their peace OF mind.
He said that when he had obtained his for
tune, he found he began to grow uneasy a.
bout his ipecuniary affairs, and one night
when he was about sixty years of age, his
sleep was disturbed by unpleasant thoughts
respecting some shipments he had Just
made. In the morning he said to himself,
-'This will never do; i'll allow such thoughts
to gain the mastery over me, ! must bid
farewell to peace all my life. | will stop
this brood of care at once, and at a single
blow" Accordingly he went to his count
ing-room, and upon examination found he
had $500 in money on hand. He made
out list of his relatives and others he de-
sired to aid and before he went to bed a
gain he had given away every dollar OF the
thirty thousand. He said he slept we'll that
night, and for long time after his dreams
were not disturbed by anxious thoughts a.
bout his vessels or property.-BOston Tran
script. f,s,,., i
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

tTHE WANDERING JEw.-The first explic-
il and authentic mention Of the Wandering
Jew occurs in the Latin Works OF Roger de
Wendover, Monk of StaAlbans, who died
in the year 1887. And Matthew, of Pari',
Benedictine Monk, fthe same Monastery,
confirms the statement, and relates that,
at great Episcopal ConvocatiQn at st. Al
bans. in the year 1928, an Archbishop Of
Armenia Major also appeared and deposed
through his interpreter "a Knight returned
from the Holy Land) that he knew the
Wanderer well who had often held converse
with him and eaten at his table. The cause
of this terrific curse was thus explained':-
When the Jews were dragging Jesus forth
to crucifxion, Cartaphilus, then porter in
the hall of Plate, struck the Saviour with
his hand, and in mockery said, Hasten,
Jesus, why dost thou linger" And Jesus,
looking back, said to him, 81 go, indeed, but
thou wilt wait until Ireturn." Atthe time
of our Lords cruclfxion, Cartaphilus was
thirty years DID, and when he attains the
age of one hundred years always returns to
the age of thirty thus doomed to perpetual
life in alternating between extreme age and
renewed youth, After the death Of Christ,
when the Catholic faith had gained ground,
CartaphiIus was baptised by that Ananias.
who baptised the Apostle Paul, and then
took the name OF Josephus.
The Wanderer Of Ages is man of holy
conversation, of circumspect demeanor, and
awaits with fear the awful day OF judgment.
He refuses all gifts, being content with food
and clothing; and rests his hope of saliva
ton on the plea ofignorance; and also on
the last prayer ofthe Saviour, ''Father for
give them, for they know not what they
do.n .ssa z
Such is the substance of the history re-
corded by Matthew of Paris, who, as well
as Roger de Wendover, makes no comment
whatever on the statement Of the Armenian
prelate.
The next notice of this singular person
age occurs in the Chronicles of the Four
teenth Century, where he appears under
the name of Isaac Lakedion. In the SIX
teenth century we find mention OF the un-
happy man, and a narrative OF h's famous
interview with Cornelius Agrippa, the Ma
gician. We next hear of him at Hamburg,
and then at Strasburg and thirty, years af-
ter he appeared in Brabant, where his per-
N and manners are fully described in the
far-famed Brabantine ballad. In the year
1864, he was seen at Beauyals, in France,
coming from mass; and he subsequently
appeared at Venice, Naples, and Salaman-
ca: and lastly at Brussels on the 22d OF A.
pr:l. It'll. ...
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

o. A quait old writer defines egotism
to be- suffering the private |, to be too
much in the public eye"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

S& Judclous maxims ought to be kept
in view, and frequently analyzed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01

VIRTUE ITS OWN REwARD.-Every man,
under God, has his destiny in his own
hands. If he will be virtuous, he may be.
If he is virtuous, he cannot but be happy.
Like the suffering Redeemer, he may and
will be "a man of sorrow and acquainted
with grief;" but his consolation shall flow
like river, and his righteousness and hap
piness shall roll like the waves of peace
full sea following one after another, until
they bear him to the bright and beautiful
land beyond the tomb. Reader art thou
poor? art thou tried by thine in6rmities
art thou prosecuted by enemies? Still
Hope on, hope ever, be the motto of thy
life. Still be virtuous, and your triumph
shall be certain, do rot know single
young man who started with me in life,
guided by virtuous intent, who has failed
Of success. Many of that class are scatter
ed to and fro in the earth Fierce blasts
and pelting storms beat upon many ofthem
to this day, but every one of them now liv-
ing who has been virtuous, has won for
himself good degree IN his sphere; and
many shall rise up and bless the hour when
those young men were born.-Harry Wood
land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
Discomfort.

How universal it is. How few there are
ready to say u am contented." Go where
you will, among the rich or the poor, the
man of competence or the man who earns
his bread by the daily sweat of his brow,
you hear the sound of murmuring and the
voice of complaint. The other day we stood
by cooper, who was playing merry tune
with an adze round cask. "Ah p sighed
he, 'mine is hard lot--for ever trotting
round like dog, driving away at hoop.'
"Heigho!" sighed the blacksmith, in one of
the hot days, as he wiped away the drops of
perspiration from his brow, while his red-hot
iron glowed on his anvil, 'this is life with
a notwithstanding and frying ones self
over the fire." 30, that were a carpen-
teri" calculated shoemaker, as he bent
over his lap-stone "here / am, day after
day, working my soul away in making soles
for others, cooped up in little seven by
nine room.' III am sick of this outdoor
work" exclaims the carpenter, boiling and
sweltering under the sun, or exposed to the
inclemency of the weather, ''if ! was only
a tailor p' 'This is too bad," perpetually
cries the tailor, a'to be compelled 10 SIT
perched up here, plying the needle all the
while--would that mine were more active
life.' "Last day of grace--the banks won ;, Z
observation-disclosures won't pay--what shall
| do." grumbles the merchant, 81 had ra.
ther be truck horse, dog, any thing T.
Happy fellows groans the lawyer, as he
scratcheshis head over some perplexms
case, or pores over some dry record ;''haP-
py fellows had rather hammer stone than
cudgel my brain on this tedious, yexatIous
question" And through all the ramlhca--
tons Of society, all are complaining Their
condition-fndlng fault with their partIcu-
lar calling, "IffI were only this, or that
or the other, Ilshould be content," is the
universal cry "any thing but what am
Happy for us if we could but learn that
"Godliness, with contentnent, sgreat gain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
POEiTRY.

LETT. 81, Down and Talk Together.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-02-01
The Power Of Habit.

John B. Cough, the temperance advo-
cate, addressed an immense audience in
Exeter Hall, London, few weeks ago.
and produced a deep impression. We clip
the following from London paper OF De-
cember Cd:
The orator went on to combat the notion
that habit can be broken off at any time ;
and he did so by series Of vivid illustra-
tions one of which produced intense ex-
ctement. .
Il remember riding from Buffalo to the
Niagara Falls, ard said TO a gentleman
What river is that, sir'' That, he said,
lis Niagara river.' well, it is beautiful
stream, said 1; 'bright, and fair, and glas-
sy; how far off are the rapids' Only a
mile or two,' was the reply. is it possible
that only mile from us we shall find the
water in the turbulence which itmust show
when near the Fals3 You will find it SO,
sir, and so / found it and that first sight
of the Niagara 1 shall never forget. Now,
launch your bark on that Niagara river; 1t
is bright, smooth, beautiful, and CLASSY
There is ripple at the bow; the silvery
wake you leave behind adds to your enjoy
ment. Down the stream you glide, oars,
sail, and helm in proper trim, and you set
out on your pleasure excursion. Sudden
/ ly some one cries out from the bank, Young
men, ahoyp What isit2' The rapids
are below you 'Ha ha! we have heard
of the rapids, but we are not such fools as
to get there. If We go too fast, then we
shall up with the helm and steer to the
shore we Will set the mast in the socket,
hoist the sail, and speed to land. Then on,
boys don't be alarmed there's no danger.
Young men, ahoy therep What is it'-
THE rapids are below you. 'Ha ha we
will laugh and quaf'; altthings delight u.s.
What care we for the future |? No man
ever saw it. Sufficient for the day is the
evil thereof We will enjoy life while we
NAV we will catch pleasure as it flies
This is enjoyment; time enough to steer
out of danger when we are sailing swiftly
with the current Young men, ahoy p
What is it ? Beware, beware! The rap
ids are below you Now you see the wa
ter foaming all around. See how fast you
pass that point! Up with the helm! Now
turn Pull hard d!---quicK| quick '->Puii ioi
your lives ,--pull till the blood starts from
The nostrils and the veins stand like whip
cord upon the browl Set the mast in the
socketl hoist the sail All, ahl it is too
late, 'Shneking, cursing, bowling bias
pheming, over they CO. Thousands go over
the rapids every year, through the power
of evil habit, crying all the while, When |
find out that it is injuring me l will give 1t
up" ~
In concluding, the speaker warned young
men, IN very impressive language, that
they could not even by penitence, amend
ment, and long life of religion and useful
ness, wash out the stain OF early dissipa-
ton. nor always Danish the accusing spec
tres that would rise even IN their holiest
moment
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
NEW EXPRESS ROUTE.
American Express Company,

ct. LOUIS AND GALENA, MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
WYE are now running semi-weekly Expressto and
w from st. Louis to Hannibal. Quincy, keokuS;
Burlington Muscatne. Rock Island, Davenport aho
places to Gaena. Our arrangements
with the steam packets AFFORD US facilities FOR the se
and speedy transportation OF bank noes, specie PACK
ages boxes and bales OF goods the COLLECTION ana pa!
men, of notes and accounts and the purchase Of good
on orders &c.. &c. trtl.ty messenger viii accom-
any each Express provided with al iron SAFE for Inc
security of valuable packages entrusted 70 hs ea.e care
Orders for The purchase Of goods, Sc. from Gleni
and other points on the route viii have prompt atten
ion and packages returned by the first messenger
Packages VIII be called for and delivered at st. Lon
without charge for carriage. Messengers will leave
TUESDAYS and Fridays Of each week. AT Galena We
connect with Burbank x Co. to II. Paul. Also 10 1hi
cago Buffalo, New York and ali the principal eastern
eitcis. LIVING sTON, FARGO d Co.. Prop'rs.
RENWICK & son, Agents,
sept 1-.o-3m Davenport, Iowa.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
Chicago and Mississippi Railroad.
ae> rssg --s=sz 5fFFssssts1
u ssa i:sssR

s. 6 Y l - 55s3s.sI
PASSENGERS for Bloom ngtJii, Springfield. Alton,
and st. Louis, will find the route via L. Sale to be
the Speetliest now now open TO the public and not
subjected the usual delays of the River. BY taking
the CHICAGO IL ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD Z. La
Sadie the lLLINOISCENTRALR 10 Booip-
ington. ard the
CIfICaGU & EyISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
to Alton and 81 Louis, passengers are taken through
Without delay in Is Hours.
This route st. Louis Mississippi River Is THREE
HuspRsp MrEs and time FORTY FOUR HOURS.
Stage Connections
Are made at III omington with Peoria, PektD and U r
bana; at Springfield with Bardstown, Petersburg and
Havana: nj Yirdcn with Wayers; at Carnyille with
Hiiisboro Van Burensburg, Vandaiia and Salem; u;
Brighton with Greenfield and Scottyille; and at Alton
with IerseyYilic, Carro,lton, Edwardsyie. Highland
ard CARLYLE The trains also connectut Srrinned with
the Great Western Railroad, for Decatur Terrs H. ute
Jack sonvilie and Naples.
Hassengers arriving u, st Louis. will connect with
Steamers for the Missouri, Ohio. and Tennessee Rv
ers, and ais with Steamers for Memphis, Vicksburg
Nateilez and New Orleans.
~ Passenger Trains leave Bloomington at A. NJ.
and 30 p. NJ, the arrival of the Trains from the
North.
r Tickets con be procured of A. r, LANGLEY.
Agent III Ia Sails for any point ON the Chicago Mis-
sissippi Rail Road.
Z. KEALING, SuptC Il MRR.
June ath. 1854 ~
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
N0TICE!!

,niLD BAKER having p,rrh...A -,
ahd leased the stand of w. r. IIiidrs,h - ,Daenees
nounee an. That they intend to carry on tbs
,hs "a All its branches-apd will be in ressi,. -
mn % OF ever.th ng embraced in the Hsrd-s.aI;SoH
Tber nl ,..iii,i iail stock Of Iron, Nails, &c.
men,s ca,,Ie oeine unsurpassed and their arra.~.
1s o. the Establishment and The pubis i.
ware hose N Tor purchasing equal TO ssy HsrS
81 ilo'se North OF st. Louis or Weat or Chy .As.y
respectful. solicit share Of public sdd
Dave,nox. g, - CHILD d EAKHn
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
CIR OC T. r. | l. 5 !,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL!

store ON the corner of Front and Perry sts, oppo,
site Messrs. Burrows 81 PIetiynan's milf where WIN
be found a choice assortment OF Groceries fro'
Wooden ware. Nails Glass, White Lead, oakum, hos-
in &c. &c. all Of which y be sold low FOR eash o.
trade. I,
Dealers in the above articles viii DO vel 10 can az"
Attention will be paid to receiving storage, FOR
warding and selling Of merchandise and produce
Dayenpori. July "a, ls53. j. NJ DALZkbL y i,Ro
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
WHO WANTS A met
MARBLE WORKS

TIME undersigned would respectfully snnounce Il
/ the citizens of Davenport and vicinity. and to al
those wishing to purchase MONUMENTS to the mem
ory their deceased friends, that they be supplied
by calling at his shop Main st.. between First and
Second west side, where he viii be pleased to farnsl
CUT STONE of every descriptions, low as it can be
bought In the Western country.
Italian and American Marble for Monuments, HEAL i
and FOOT STONES. Also u superior article ofFREf
STONE, &c, veis cheap. w. w. KENNEDY.
Davenport, June y. ls53-e5
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
Strange Developement.

AIiENTlFlC Hen re daily hrn., II. @f+@'
and the march Of Ploxrss. - ;taa, -
tha. D,, gI % pss.ed %
before the PUBLIC the greatest have bnosshs
We.1orn,9t nr.s Of Eme rson's Americnn 1Hss:,t. Hs:,t.
prevent HAIR mo. r. .sfn erhs 70. B1lDsss. and =
s ~. rres i00 in large Bottles % ssAaA
ooia Dy ail the Druggists in Dayennnr,
81 af suporie, s.,s. : CO. p,oprstors.
sept ~, le54-trw- an SS SisveianA, 0hio.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
y'HE subscriber has received from the Eastern and
Southern Markets large aud well selected stock
goods of all descriptions, In common use, consisting
oi Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Glassware, Queensware, Buffalo Robes,
groceries, Dried Fruit, Cotton Warp.
Carpet Chain, Picking Yarn Cut Window Glass,
C. s. T. |. & Knnawha salt Hardware,
Xets aud Mill Saws. Iron all kinds, Steel assorted.
Castings, Nails, all kinds, Grindstones.
Woodenware, Live geese feathers, Pitch & Oakum.
Sole and Upper Leather, Wall Paper,
Willow Baskets Paints and Oils, Dye Siu6s, &c..
viii h will be sold at small advance for Cab. As !
inie fd keeping every thing in common use persons
inc several articles obtain them Front Street
at Il Brick Store opposite the Mills Davenport Iowa
une 9, ISj3-2g J. NJ. BOWLING.