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Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

MAXIMs FOR THE HEALTHY.-"S Solid
aliment thoroughly masticated, is far more
salutary than soups, broths, &c.
" Fat meat, butter, and oily substances of
every kind, are difficult Of digestion, often
sive to the stomach, and tend to derange
that organ and induce disease.
"Spices, pepper, stimulating and heating
condiments of every kind, retard digestion
and injure the stomach.
"Coffeo and tea debilitate the stomach
and impair digestion.
"Alcohol, whether in the form of distilled
spirits, wine, beer, cider, or any other in
toxicating liquors, impairs digestion, debili-
tatcs the stomach, and if perseyered in for
short time, always induces a morbid state
of that organ.
>" Narcotics Of every kind impair digestion,
debilitate the stomach, and tend to disease,
Simple 'cdtcr.is the only fluid called fol
by the wants of the system artificial drinks
are all more or less injurious; some moro
than others but none can claim exemption
from the general charge. aaa
"Gentle exercise after eating promotes
digestion more than indolent inactivity oi
rest. Violent exercise with full stomach
is injurious.
"Slcep soon after eating retards digestion
and leads to debility and arrangement o
the stomach. rT ia1
"Anger, fear, grief, and other strong
emotions disturb digestion, impair the func
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

SAM SLICK ON LAwYERs.-Few things
resemble each other more in natuT than an
old cunnin' lawyer and spider. lie weayes
his web into corner with no light to show
the thread Of his net, but in q shade like,
where he waits in his dark office to receive
visitor A buzzin', buzin', thot less fly,
thinkin' of nothin' but his beautiful wings,
and well-made legs, and rather near7slghted
withal, comes stumbling head over heels into
the net,
r al beg your pardon" says the fly. l
really didn't see this net work of yours; the
weather is so foggy, and the streets are SO
confounded dark, | am afraid I've done
mischief" 7a.5' I
T" Not at all,' says the spider, bowin -
"T guess its all my fault. | reckon had
ought to hung a lamp out; but-stay- t
move, or you may do damage. Allow me to
assist YOU" And then he ties up one leg,
ard has him as fast as Gibraltar.
p" Now, saJ- u,n snider, "my good friend
Ca phrase a feller uses wiicn iSvsy aesain' 10
be tricky, I'm afraid you've hurt yourself
considerable sum. l must bleed YOU
g Bleed me !" says the fly. +" Excuse me,
i am obliged to you; don't require it,
40, yes you do, my dear friend" and he
gets ready for the operation.
off you dare to do that" says the fly,
"I'll knock you down; and I'm man that
what I lay down stand on.
You had better get up FIRST" says the
spider, laughin', "you must bled; yor
must pay the damage" And he bleeds hin
till he gasps for breath, and feels faintin
comm on.
aLet me go, good feller," says the poo
fly, "and 1 will pay you literally"
Pay" says the spider "you miserable
uncircumcised wretch; you have nothing t.
pay with-take that )" and he gives hin
the last dig, and he is gone coon-bled t.
death.
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

ence in his early years. If rolling stone
gathers no moss, a rolling SNOWFALL gathers
a good deal of snow; and how much more
is moss worth than snowY The host OF
miscellaneous facts man thus acquires,
and the varied experience he undergoes,
afford broad and firm foundation to build
a fine superstructure of character upon
and, so there be no wear and tear of moral
principle in preparing the foundation, it
does not matter much whether man "comi-
menco life," as it is called, at twenty or
thirty or forty, even. DIR. johnson COM
menced studying Greek when he was seven
ty; and if man has leisure at that age, it
is better, perhaps, for him to commence his
education then, than to omit it altogether.
The old adage, Jack at all trades and
good at none," never originated on this side
of the Atlantic. The Americans have very
conclusively shown, that man can be Jack
~ I'LL ututteS, and SuUu du all. IHe lacI Is,
real live Yankee" Ono better opportunity
probably will offer for little necessary ma
tional hyperbole,) viii crowd more activity,
energy, and enterprise into new pursuit
that he may enter upon; will do more to
develop it, and draw out all the advantages
to himself it is susceptible of yielding, IN
five wears, than most old countrymen can
in their lifetime For this reason, versatile
ty, instead of rendering a man unfit for sue
cess at anything, is more likely to make
him successful at everything he undertakes.
An opinion prevails with many, that versa
tility and profundity cannot well be assocla-
ted together We very much doubt il
Brougham would have been more profound
lawyer or stateman, if he had left literature
science, and almost everything else alone
The great literary requirements OF Story
Legare, Choat, and others, did not prevent
tham from he;np 1,raflnn div vnrSed in thu
law. Caesar was none the worse genera
because he excelled as statesman, a writer
and an orator. Alexander Hamilton anC
John Hancock were none the worse states
men for being good accountants, and thu
former for being, beside, good general
We are inclined to think, as general thing
that versatility of talent is apt to be accom-
panied by unusual activity and industry
The versatile man thinks quicker and ha
( more mental life and energy, than the MAJ
whose thoughts are all concentrated upon tn
same objects, whose labors are all directed il
the same channel. Elasticity of spirits ant
versatility of talent generally hand in hand
and it seems wise provision of nature tha
they should for man with large endow
: ment of the latter requires the aid Of tn
S former to sustain him, and carry hin
a through the multiplicity of enterprises int
h which he is -Knichf' o0ther.
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

ANEcDoTE OF A RAyEN.-The following ac-
count of a ravens preference for canine COM
panion is given in the Saturday Magazine The
latter was a large otter-dog, and was kept chain
ed up in stable yard, where the raven began
by occasionally snatching morsel from the
dogs fecding-pan before he had finished his
meal.
As this was not resented, the raven always
attended at meal times, and occasionally took
away a scrap in his beak, beyond the reach of
the dogs chain, and then return with it, play
about, and hang it on the dogs nose and, when
the poor beast was in the act of swapping it up,
dart off with 1t. Atother times he hid the NOR
sci under stone, beyond the length of his chain
and then, with a cunning look, mounted upon
the dogs head. He, however, always ended by
giving the dog the largest portion, or the whole
of the scrap thus played with. The life of this
raven was saved by the dog who, seeing the
poor bird nearly drowned in tub of water,
dragged his heavy kennel till he could put his
head over the tub, when he took the raven up in
his mouth, and laid him gently upon the ground
where he soon recoyered.-Home GdSette.
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

CousININa.--A country gentleman lately
arrived in Boston, and Immediately repaired
to the house of relative, a lady who had
married merchant of that city. The par
ties were glad to see him, and invited him
to make their house his home, as he declared
his intention of remaining in that but a day
or two. The husband Of the lady, anxious
to show his attention to a relative and friend
of his wife, took the gentleman's horse to a
livery stable in Hanover street.
Finally the visit became a visitation, and
the merchant, after the lapse Of eleven days,
found besides lodging and boarding the gen
tleman, pretty considerable bill had run
up at the livery stable.
Accordingly, he went to the man who
kept the livery stable, and told him when
the gentleman took his horse he would pay
the bill
VERY good, said the stable keeper, q
understand you
Accordingly, in short time, the country
gentleman went to the stable and ordered
his horse to be got ready. The bill, o
course, was presented.
ooh = said the gentleman, 'Mr.-, m,
relative will pay this
Very good, sir said the stable keeper
please to get an order from Mr.. -,
will be the same as money
The horse was put up again, and dow
went the country gentleman to Long Whar
where the merchant kept.
We'll said he, Tn going now
Are your said the merchant, 'Well
good bye, sir
well, about the horse, the man says til
bill must be paid for keeping.
well, / suppose that's all right, sir
'Yes-wcll, but you know I'm your wife
cousin
YES said the merchant, Il know 20
arc, but your horse is not
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21
Stlttteo poetry.
THE EDITORS SONG.


The editor sits at his table
Writing as we'll as he's able
Paragraph, leader, and puff.
Ills scissors beside him are lying,
Whilst he is in agony trying
OF copy to furnish enough.
Toll, toll, toll
What weary life is mine,
Wasting the precious midnight oil
In leader, and column, and line;
Working from morn till night,
Working from night till morn,
OH why was the steam press made?
Or why was the editor born
Toll, toll, toll!
And whose is the gain when Won?
Whose are the trophies we achieve?
And for whom are our laurels Won!
To stand in the foremost rank,
OF each hard fought party fr"s',
To share the toll and only get
Abuse and neglect for pay!
Toll, toll, TOLL
What a thanxless task is ours.
To bake tho brcad and press the cheese
That Senator Jones devours
To st on a three-legged stool,
Whilst others have hair-stuffed seats,
To prepare the hash and cook the stew,
But never to taste the meats
Toll, toll, toll
AS the constan drop on the stone,
So this ceaselcss, endless work
Wears away body and bone.
Though the poet sputter and write,
Though the orator bully and brawl,
If it were not for the editors pen,
What were the use of it all
Toll, toll, toll
Christians, Mormons and Jews,
Is there man on this weary earth,
But grows richer by reading the news!
aJR Ri6sthserr Ri6sthse rreyijGf eyijGfhero yissdhsfgn anu .alu,,
And there isn't soul of them all
But grudges to pay for his paper
Toll, toll, toll
There's a row in the very next street,
Somebody's going to murder his wife,
And / must be off tout smtt.
Yesterday, just at this time,
Two policemen got choked in riot;
And so it goes on from morning till night
An editor never knows quiet.
TGets up, knocks his hat over his eyes, an
ushes out in state of distraction, g to pic
up an item. !" "l-MontreaL Pilot.
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

TIE LIFE OF A DoG-At Wood House, near
Baisco dog, the property of Mr.. David Irving,
was caught in a trap, which the game-keeper
had set to destroy vermin, and its foot was SO
much injured that Mr.. Irving ordered his servant
man to destroy the dog. He accordingly took
it into field for that purpose, and on his return
told his master that he had hung, drowned and
buried it. After having been in its grave for
three days and nights, MIR. Irving and his neigh
bors hearing the dog bowling went to the place
where he was buried, and finding that it had
nearly got out again, they cleared away the soil
and the dog got up, shook itself ran home and
is at present doing well Carlisle JouAa3.
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

Sheridan one day met two fops who thus flip
PANTY addressed him:
al say, Sherry, we have just been discussing
whether you are the greater fool or rogue. What
is your opinion, my boy2"
Sheridan, having bowed at the compliment,
took each by the arm, and instantly replied,
"Why, faith, am between them both.
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

To PRBsERvE APPLES. Pack them in salt.
In this way HASTINGS, of the. Knickcr6ocker,
says they have been kept for three years and
might be through all eternity, for the saline
particles so mix with the apples that you cannot
eat one of them without fancying that you are
chewing piece of Lots wife. 9o tia faa
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

A WESTERN Judge has decided that station
ery, umbrellas, overcoats and rubbers are not
property, but articles.ef miscellaneous utility.
The result is that goods have very rapid cir
culation in those parts. The strongest man is
the best off. Gentlemen who are little short
in trifes of this nature should sail for the West
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

z Creditors never annoy man while he is
getting upin the world A man of wealth
only pays his butcher once year. Let bad
luck overtake him, and his meat bill will
come in every morning, as regularly as
breakfast and hungry children.
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

TRUE AIM IN L1FE.-We ought to think much
more of walking in the right path than Of reach
ing ourend. We should desire virtue more than
success If by one wrong deed we could ac-
complish the liberation Of millions, and in no
other way, we ought to feel that this good Tor
which, perhaps, we had prayed with an agony
Of desire, was denied us by God, was reserved
for other times and other hands. s.-Channiag.
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

tional powers of the stomach, and deterio- |
rate the secretions generally. ."-Dr. Bcda- |
mont on Dig stion. s-s
Delaware State reporter., 1854-11-21

THEY GO ToGETHER.-Power- and liberty are
like heat and moisture; where they are well
mixed everything prospers; where they are sin
Gle they are often destructive, 9sl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
watches, Clocks & Jeweiry.

THE subscriber has just returned from the
n Northern cities. where he has taken great
pains 10 select and purchase for cash one OF the
cheapest and largest stocks Of Gold ard Silver
Watches ever brought to Stanton, all Of which
will be sold very low, wholesale or retail With
large assortment Ct Guii Neck, Curb and Fob
Chains; Fine Mosaic and Caaco Breas' Pins
and Ear Rings; Gold Bracelets, Gold Locke g.,
Gold Cora! and Jet Cr0sses. Also, grea. il
ETY. of Finger Rings, plain or set with DiamooAs {;
Geld aud Silver Spectao.nS, Gold PeuciiS and
Pens. ali of the hes. quIli.t.
Also, a general assortment of Silver and Plated
ware, consisting OF Ladies. Cream and Sugar
Spoons, and longs. Table and Desert Spoons aud
Forks, Butter and Pickle Knives aad Forks, Jake
Baskets. Casters, Cream Pitchers, Caudlesticks,
and every thing in the Watch and ,IeweIry line,
ali of which lam determined to sell cheaper than
can be bought elsewhere. am satisfied with
small profits and quick sales.
As for my stock of watches, both Gold and Sill
yer, defy competition as regards quality and
quantity. 7 am prepared TO sell them by the single
watch, Or dozen, that persons can be sure of be-
ing suited with watch out of my extensive
stock. AL 0Sk is trial to convince persons /;
+: VIII be mach to their advantage to purchase
from me. guarantee all goods sell to be what
they are represen Ted or the money will be Ie.
funded. Please save this adve. ,isement aud call
at DAVID S. BEARS
Cheap Watch and JeYelry Store, Main Street,
Staunton, Va.
Ola Gold and Silver bought or taken in ex-
change. and the highest price given.
MAY Il 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04

DR. n. HAHarEELL'S
Celebrated Drawing q Healing salva,

Celebrated Drawing q Healing Save,
DR.. Fl. being Inueator and Sole Proprietor.
gTROM the great popularity this Salve has ac-
Il CURED wherever it is known, and from the
satisfaction given in every case In which 1t has
been tried, he feels encouraged to extend 1t more,
so that the public generally may have an opportu-
nifty of receiving similar benefits. Those who are
troubled with Tetterwonms, Rone-Felons, Pains
in the limbs or joints, Burns, Sprains, Blood Bols,
Flesh Wounds, Eruptions on the skin, (no mat
ter Of what character caused by an impure state
of the blood will find it to their advantage to use
his Salve. 1t will a.sa cure the Scrofula, White
Swelling, Cancers, Warts, and various other all
meus 1t can be applied TO any part of the body
with safety. 1t will cure many diseases which
have refused to yield to other medicines more cost
ly. 1t is now for discerning and intelligent pub
lie to decide whether or not, have complied with
the custom Of the times by attributing 10 1t sana-
tive qualities which it does not possess. Since
lS47 it has made more than $4,000 curcs-if you
buy the Salve and observe the directions it will
cure you. BY procuring DR.. E. Hammll's Uni
versal Drawing and Healing Salye, the mother can
put it on her infant OF two weeks old with safety
it is as gentle as lamb and as powerful as
lion. This Save has been sent for from three hun
dred to five hundred miles, and is becoming very
popular from the numerous cures it has made.
For sale by II. P. s. ]. B. EsKRIDGE, and 0.
G.. MoRaIs, Staunton; ANDREW HoUCK, Harri-
sonburg J. }. < A. G. Brown, Bridgewater.
Aug, =, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
FACTS CANNOT BE DOUBTED.
LET THE AFFLICTED READ AND PONDER!

More than fire hundred persons in the city of
Richmond, Va., alone TESTIFY 10 the remarkable
cures performed oy
CARTER'S SPANISH 1ETxTUaE.
| THE great Spring Medicine and Purifier of the
Blood is used by hundreds ofgrateful patients,
who testify daily to the remarkable cures perform
ed by the greatest of all medicines, Carters Span
ISL Mixture. Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scroiula,
Eruptons on the Skin, Liver Disease Fevers. u
GERS, Old Sores, Affections Of the Kidneys, Dis
eases of the Throat, Female Complaints, Pains
and Aching of the Bones and joints are speedily
put to flight by using this great and inestimable
remedy.
For all diseases Of the Blood, nothing has yet
been found to compare with it. II cleanses the
system of all impurities, acts gently and efficient
" on the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the Di-
gestion. gives tone to the Stomach makes the
Skin clear and healthy, and restores the Consti-
tuition, enfeebled by disease or broken down by the
excuses ofycuth its pristine yigor and strength
For the Ladies, it is incomparably better than
all the cosmetics ever used. \ few buses of Car
ter's Spanish Mixture will remove all sallowness
of complexion, bring the roses mantling to the
cheek, give elasticity to the step, and improveth
general health in remarkable degree, beyond all
the medicines ever heard of.
A large number of certificates of remarkable
cures performed on persons residing in the city of
Richmond, Va by the use of Cater's Spanish
.Mrtme, is the hest evidence thatthere is no hmm
bug about it, The press, hotel keepers, magis-
trates. physicians, and public men, well known
to the community all add their testimony to the
effects of this GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER.
Call and see few hundreds OF the certificates
around the bottle
None genuine unless signed BENNETT s
BEERS, Druggists.
Principal Depot at BENNETT s. BEERS,
No l25 Main Street, Richmond, Va, proprietors.
And for sale by Il. P. s. j. B: EsERIDGE, and
LAIRD TRiMBLE. Stanton ;Wm. Withrow land
John r. Arnail. Waynesboro'; d. +. Graham,
Greenville: g. T. Antrim, Fishersvile; J. w.
Palmer, Hermitage; WIN. J. Hopkins & Co.,
Midway B. 0. Furgusson s Co., Craigsyllle
/. Rodgers. Buffalo Gap u. ID. Poe, Spring Hill;
+. s. B. Frewell. New Hope; Gold s: Carson,
Brownsburg J. w. Gilkeson s Co.. Fairfield
Mcdaniel & Porter, Warm Springs: j.. Z. Low
ry, Mller's Mills. and by Druggists and Country
Merchants everywhere. Price-Sl per bottle, or
six bottles for S..
May 8, lS54.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
FALL FaAEsnSYARE s..

ESTE are now in receipt of fresh stock of
w Goods, consisting OF Pocket and Table Cur
LERY, of various patterns; Gus and Pistols. a
handsome assortment; Building Materials, such
as Locks, Hinges, Screws, Nails, &c., a large as
sortmeut; Tools of al descriptions, for Carpen-
ters'. Blacksm:ths', Aiachinists' and Farmers
use together with general assortment of For
ejgn and Donest, Hardware, suitable 10 the
wants of the City and Country Trade. Also, a
large and fresh stock Of SADDLERY HARDWARE,
consisting Of Bits, Stirrups, Buckles, Sc. Coach
Materials, Springs and AXIes. Patent Leather,
Hog skins, Serge, Webbing, Whips, SC.
Our purchases have been made direct from the
manufacturers in Europe and America, upon ia
yoyable terms.
Having had the experience of the last 20 or 80
years, of the wants Of the country trade, we Hat
ter ourselves upon keeping the best assortment of
Hardware, suitable to the demands Of the Virgin
ia, Tennessee and North Carolina Merchants, 10
be found in any one house in the United States.
We most re pc ,tfully invite an examination of
stock and prices, By Merchants and others visiting
this market, feeling tho assurance that we can
satisfy even the largest class Of customers.
SMITH s. ROBERTS,
Importers of Hardware, No %, Pearl Street.
N B.-Alwayso on hand an assortment OF" Nay
lor's" Cast Steel and ''.Anchor" Boiling Cloth.
Richmond, Aug. 30, 1851
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-10-04
Compound Depuratiye Syrup,
FOR THE CURE OF

l.
Obstinate Eruptions of the Skin Pmples or Pus-
tules on the Face; Bies which arise from an
impure habit Of body; Scaly Eruptions; Pains
in the Bones; Chronic rheumatism; letter
Scrofula or Kings Evil; White Swelings
Syphiltic Symptoms; and all disorders arising
from an impure state Of the blood, either by a
long residence in hot and unhealthy climate,
the injudicious use Of Mercury, Sc.
n. B.-This Medicine has frequently been found
highly beneficial in chronic Coughs, or Colds Of
long standing.
DOSE FORA GROWN Person: One teaspoon
ful three times day, InUfning, noon and night,
taken in glass of water. One ounce of this en-
tract added to fifteen ounces simple syrup. produ-
ces a mixture equal TO pound of the Compound
Syrup of Sarsaparilla, which is prepared by the
formulas of London and Dublin colleges. The
bottle to be shaken before using, and the dose
made less for children.
Gg- 1t frequently happens that, after taking the
medicine for a short time, the eruptiohs appear to
increase this is proof that the medicine IS drlv-
inc the disease to the surface. and is by no means
to be discontinued, (Which has been too often the
case,) but is to be continued until cure Is per-
fected If the medicine should affect the bowels.
the dose must be lessened, as it then passes of,
and its effect is partially lost. OBSERVE! none
are genuine without the written signature of the
accompanied with label on each bot
tie, to counterfeit which is forgery.
G;- Prepared only by GEORGE w. OAkE-
LEY, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, North
Fifth Street, Reading, Pa.
Try For sale by L. P. s; J. B. EsKRIDGE,
Druggists, Stanton, Va.
February %, lS54.-ly.