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Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02

BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO.,
Liverpool.
~ No. ~ Austin Friars, London.
or JOHN MUNROE 6S CO.,
26 Rue Notre Dame de VICTORIES, Paris.
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havrc
The owners of these ships will not be account.
esle lot god shver, bullion, specie, Jewciry, pre-
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex.
pressed. fSn Jant 2S--ff
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02
NEW GOODS. Bargains for c ASH.

Oct. 9-6m.
Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
nT-ss BALTIMORE AND OHIOEr.

Feb 7-tf Master Transports
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brought home lifeless heap. He saw
John so brought in, but with the eyes of a
madman his BRAIN, weakened by drunk
enness, never recovered from that shock.
Basket and barrow had been brought full
out of the pit hundred times and it was
almost noon before, from the bowels of the
very mountain as it seemed there came up
low moaning cry. my child, nv cblld P
murmured the mother. And the digging
became straightway even yet more earn
est, almost frantic IN It, speed and violence.
presently into The arms Of Alice little Har-
ry was delivered, pale and corpse-ike but
alive; and then shout as of an army was
set up by all the men.
They ding on until after sunset-long af-
ter they had abandoned all hope of finding
John alive. His body was at last found
It was placed upon the litter and taken, I'M
der the soft evening sky, down through the
beech wood home. Alice walked by its
side holding his hands in hers, speechIess,
and with dry eyes. She never knew un-
til her fathers death, how her dear John
was murdered. She used to wonder why
The old man shrank flom her, when she Wis
tied him, as she often did, in his sickness.
The poor widow is living now. though she
has suffered grief and want. Her daugh-
ter Jane has married field laborer and her
sons, by whom she is now well supported,
have never set foot in a PIT since they lost
thar fatbor
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the present day, the caves of Salsette and
Elephanta are as much frequented by bees
as were formerly the clefts of rocks in Pal
estne. In Europe generally the hive.bee
can scarcely be said TO exist in truly wild
state for although swarlns often escape,
and occupy cavities in buildings, vacant
space under roofs, and the like, they are
still partial to the precincts of the garden.
and never extend their offsets into remote
places among the recesses and assures cf
rocks. On the other hand, the hive-bee
cannot be called dome,ticated animal 1t
is happily, however, manageable insect,
and ever has been so, which is wise ar
rangement when We consider the utility Of
its productions.
1t is not generally known that the bee is
held in certain degree of veneration by
the Moslems. A strange superstition, too,
was once prevalent in our island respecting
bees, which is not yet extinct, namely, that
if the master of the family is taken serious
~ i'll, or dies. and The bees are not duly IN
formed Of the fact, they will be offended
and desert the hive
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

POETRY.
Parody on Ben Bolt.

o. The ensuing parody upon the old ana pop
uar song of Ben Bolt" is not only very good as
a parody, but it includes lesson that may reacf
the heart Of some young inebrlate, whom more Sc
rious. sJber cuunsels might fail to reach:
s.Oh don't you remember the boys, Ben Bolt,
The boys with noses 50 red.
Who drank with delight whenever they met,
And always went drunk to bed?
In the old grave- yard. in the edge OF the town,
In curners obscure and alone,
They have gone to rest. and the gay young sPFig
Have dropped off Une by one
"Oh! don't YOU remember the jug, Ben Bolt,
And the spring at the foot of the hill,
Where oft we've lain in the summer hours,
And drank to our utmost fill
The spring is filled with mud Ben Bolt,
And the wild hogs root around,
And the good old jug. and its whiskey sweet,
Lies broken and spill'd on the ground.
"Oh don't you remember The tarern. Ben Bolt
And the bar keeper. kird and true;
And the little nook at the end 0t the bar,
Where we swallowed the rum he drew!
The tavern is burnt to the ground, Ben Bolt,
The bottles are cracti'd aud dry,
And of all 'the boys whu 'spree'd' il there,
There remain but you and Il"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

CAPRICE OF A GREENLAND BELLE.-Saa.
bye. the grandson of the celebrated mission
airy Hans Egede, relates that young Green.
lander came to him in great distress ofmind;
inasmuch as the girl he loved would have
nothing more to say to him. The pastor
inquired if any quarrel or rjealousy had cans-
ed this capricious change of heart-was he
sure that the maiden had ever loved him.
There was no doubt of it for she had ac-
cepted presents, and eaten part of seals
head with him, and they had been betroth.
ed some time. "Tbe cause" said the
Greenland youth, with deep sigh, "is,
believe, simply this: went on board the
European ship, and among the other arti.
cles | took in exchange for my skins wa.
bottle of Eau de Cologne, which they told
me was very precious, and 1 sprinkled it O.
yer my clothes and in my hair thinking TO
please her. l had hardly entered the house.
when she flew into violent passion, and
ran from me, saying that stunk the whole
place, and that she never would be able 10
bear me again, or live with me- .'-Lires of
Missionaries.
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WIN. CHAPM

GRADUATE ofthe Baltimore College ofDer-
~ tai Surgery, having returned to Augusta. re
sumes his profession. Any person wishing intor-
Ina,on as to his qualifications is respectfully re-
ferred to the faculty, viz:
Chaplin A. Harris, NJ. d.. ID. d. s., Professor
of Principles and Practice of Dental Surgery.
Alfred A. Blandy, NJ. d. d. ID. s., Professor of
Operative Dentistry.
VIM. r. Right, NJ. d., Prof of Chemistry.
WASHINGTON R. Handy, NJ. D., Prof. of Anat-
Omy and Physiology.
Thomas E. Bond, NJ. D., Professor of Pathology
and Therapeutics.
Philip II. Austin. A. NJ. NJ. d. ID. d. s., Pro-
lessor of Mechanical Dentistry.
Post Office address. Cline's Mill or Mt. Sidney.
March 8, lS54.-ly
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DIR. HENRY ]. CHURCHllAN

TENDERS his professional services tn the cit
izens of Staunton aud the surrounding coun-
try.
Stauntoh, March Is. iSJ4.-tf.
trS- Office over the Post Cffice.
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BREviry is THE Soul OF Wlr.-George
w. Snow, having been unanimously lee
lected City Clerk of Bangor, made a speech
TO the electors. He said:
Gentlemen: You have given me all your
votes and give you all my thanks. ac-
cept the office, and wish you to accept the
thanks"
II is understood that both parties were
satisfied, and nobody yawned over the
speech.
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SfAUN'fON SPECTATOR.
BYJ. A, & Ii. WADDELL, Jr.
TIE II MS

o. The "SPECTlT0R" is published once
,c.sk, at Too Dollars gear, If paid in adreace,
Or Tso D,Ltars Gad Fifty Cents delayed beyond,
the expiration of the year. No subscription ~'a
be discontinued but at the option Of tie Editors
an!iL all arreGrages are paid.
o. al COMMUNICATIONS 10 Tie Editors by mat
INST be post paid or they cW rot be attended, TO-
NJ ADVER TfSE.HE.NTS cfhtrteen A"es
Eor less inserted three times for one dollar ana
ssssatyfvc cents for EACH subsequent continuance
{srrer advertisements inserted in the same proper
Son A liberal discount made 10 those acho adrer
f,se By the year.
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A Wrrry WIrNEss.-A gentleman

A Witty WITNEss.-A gentleman by
the name of Slaughter, living at a distance
from this place, being subpenad as wit
ness in case pending in our Circui. Court;
and being about to marry Miss Lamb.
writes the Court that he "cannot attend as
witness this Court, as he expects to SIaugh-
Ter a Lamb next Sunday. .'--.Momgomery
(.A11\ Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

@ A country schooFmastef, happening
to be reading of the curious skin OF an els,
phant, "Did you ever see an elephants
skim" he asked; II have !" shouted .
little "six year DID,, at the bottom of The
class. "Where'" he asked, quite amused
at the boys earnestness. "On The El,.
ptanl % SAID the boy with a most provo.
king grin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

GREEN PEAS FOR WINTER UsE.-The
lovers of green peas will be pleased to
learn that they can be preserved for winter
Use. by simply gathering them at the prop
er season for using them green, shelling
them and drying them in the shade, and
when well cured and perfectly dry, pack.
ing them away for use. When required
for use, they should first be immersed in
warm water for ten or twelve hours, which
will render them as tender and deliciously
succulent as when taken from the vines
The best method of preserving them, after
they have been thoroughly cured by the a.
bove process, is to put them into close Jars
or bottles. In this way not only green
peas, but green beans and. green corn may
be had the year round ~ Y Far q .Hec.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

Coop SENSE FAsHIoN-The New York
Times, in the course of an article under the
head Of "a Column of Talk for Young
Men on Small Wages has this plain and
sensible paragraph on the subject of dress ::
"Then as to dress-it is great nonsense
to say that all must dress fashionabIy or
lose caste. What is the fashion? Who
wears fashionable coat, and how Go you
know it is the fashion Tell us of one
substantial merchant one thrifty mechanic
one successful lawyer, or one gentleman
who wears it, and we will name ten OF each,
equally noted and successful, who do hot,
and ten fops whom you utterly despise that
do. The fashion in New York for men
inst now, requires clean, decent garment
and no patches on it-no more, no less
A lady might wear her grandnother's
shawl in Broadway. and not be noticed
The tlmid ones and those just in from 9TH
er cities and villages, alone are worried a.
bout their looks when they wear last win
ter's bonnet 10 the lecture or to church,
Let the young initiate The substantial and
common sensible, rather than those who
are keeping up appearance at sacrifice
II will be saving in this tem.'
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J. Nj. CONRAD,
na3oro1 ro,,o, ;csino Mcrnh aRt

Cary Street, 2nd door GbOrc Is, Richmond. ia,
NOES Commission business exclusively in the sale
~ Of Couatry ProSee and purchase ofGoods 10 order
He respectfully sooits eoussuueats, and promises all
the satisfaction which lac hope to render by dill
gent and faithful attcAton such Interests may be
confided to him. Liberal adv will DC aade pro
ducc in hand when desired.
Richmond, Sent. 2S, 1858. .--lv.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

Dg-"Mother,you mustn't whip me for run
ming away from school any more !" "Why"
Because my school-book says that ants
are the most industrious beings in the
world and Amt a tru-gni?"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28

9 Literature is fragHnentary, and vet il
deals in endless repetitions, showing how
cabined, cribbed and confined tie human
mlnd really Is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28
BRISC0E A. STUART,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STANTON. VA.

SIAUNIUN, a.,
WILL practice in all the Courts holden in Au-
gusta, and the Superior Courts of Rocking
ham and Highland. Office formerly occupied by
Mr. Peyton.
Staunton, Sept. %, l653.-tf
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MEDICAL.

'FNHE purest medicinal French Brandy. Port
Wire and Madeira Wine just received at
our Drug Store. LAIRD & TRIMBLE.
Staunton, May 81. tS5l
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g. "Shat your eyes and listen NIT me.
Veil, de first night Iopen de store, | counts
de monies, and finds it nix right | count
him, and dere be tree dollars gone and vat
does yer tink does den:
i can't say-what' ?
wv, did not count him any more, and
he comes out shoost right ever slnce.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-06-28
G. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
ATTORNEY At LAW,

STAUNTON. VA,
WILL practice in all the Courts holden in Au
w gusta and the Superior Courts of RIckng-
ham and Highland. Office in the rear OF the
Count house, formerly occupied BY Messrs Niche
s. Robinson.
StauntOn, Sept. %, lS59.-tf
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DENTISTRY.
A. III. ARTHUR, (Graduate,)

uAS removed to Bank Square, opposite the
N Woodward House, where he respectfully
headers his professional services to the public
Every description Of BLOCK TEETH and
single teeth, mouated in the best manner. Par
ticular attention paid to cleansing and regulating
childreu's teeth-chiidhOOd being period when
dental aid is of vast importance; aud all the va
rious operations of Dental Surgery performed with
strict reference to permanency.
Staunton. Nav 10. 1854.
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ALEX. GARRETT s. GO.
"hVLESNLS AMI oriNL
Grocers and Commission Merchant

No 40 Main ST. Richmond, VIgmia,
K EEP constantly on hand large and well Sc
"A lected stock of Groceries, Prompt attention
given to sales OF all kinds Of country produce,
Live stock, sc.
Nov. IL, 1862.
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II. iii. PENDLETON,

Commission and Forwarding Merchant,
Corner OF Cary and 1sth Streets,
RICHMOND, va.
REF&ENCEs.
Deakns s. Merritt, Harper s Brother. Bum
gardner x Mcclure, Jnha Larew. DR.. John Nc
Chesaey, DIR. WIN. S. Me hesuey, Augusta.
Kinney < Bruffey, Highland.
Kent s Carter, Wylhe.
Richmond, Jan. 25. lS54.-ly-
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AUCTION, COMMISSION AND FOR,
WARDIN1 HOUSE.
raw

HAVING rented the building now being finish
AA ed opposite the Jail, where by the 18th oI
February, 1854. may be 6uud Goods of all de
scrptions. Liberal cash advancements made On
conSiguments. Day and Night sales constantly
Staunton, Jan. Is, l654-tf.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

WRITE LETTERs-not only because they
will be gratifying to your friends, and will
induce them to write to you in return, but
by SO doing, you will learn to express your
ideas readily, and improve your style Of
composition. We have often met with per-
sons, who in conversation were quite intelli-
gent, and yet when called upon to write a
letter, could scarce compose respectable
sentence. Practice in letter writing is requi-
site, as in all other things. yet any one who
can write legible hand, may in time become
a good correspondent. Every young man
should engage in it as a means of improving
his style of composition and of acquiring a
habit of writing his sentiments in a compre-
hensiye manner.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18


USEFUL READTNG.-In no place in the world
is useful reading as much neglected, as in
California; yet in no place is it as requisite
as here. 1t would in manner preserve the
equilibrium of the mind, while in this land of
change and excitement, and prevent us from
making money our god Besides this, were
we to read more-we would not loose all
taste for literary pursuits, which most per-
sons do, who remain here any length of time.
Lately, a young man with whom we were
conversing, and who had recently been on
visit to the States, told us that returned
Californian, when in good society, felt like
one out of his proper element, and was una
bic to enjoy himself in intelligent company,
being altogether behind the age in regard to
general information.
Be careful, young men-you hope to show
out, when you return to your old homes
remember, that the gold you display. and the
jewels you wear, will not make up for your
coarseness of manners, or want of intelli-
gence,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

ADvICE.-Never give it unless it is asked,
or you are on the most intimate terms with
the person to whom it is given. It is seldom
well received, and for the simple reason that
it argues want of knowledge and reflection
in the recipient, besides being an egotistical
piece of assurance on the part of the giver.
If the people would only learn to depend on
themselves, mind their own business and
put their own resources and thinking facul-
ties in practice, they would seldom be led in
to the common impertinence of giving ad-
vice.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18
News. Facts and Fancies.

Of the entire length of Railroad in the
world, nearly one half is in the o. States.
The length of our Telegraph lines is more
than double that in all the rest of the world.
In BUENos AYREs, beef is only half cent
pound, and horses are SO cheap that even the
beggars travel on horseback.
By the mail leaving San Francisco on the
10th, upwards of 1000 newspapers and 5000
letters were sent to the Atlantic States.
The National Debt of Great Britain is over
three thousand eight hundred and twenty-five
millions of dollars; the annual charge for in
terest (Which is three per cent? and manage
ment of the same is one hundred and thirty
seven millions.
AUSTRALIA the last accounts from Mel
bourne, Cholera and dysentery were prevail
ing there to an alarming extent.
ADJoURNMENT.-The State Legislature adj
journed at IL o'clock, on the night of the 18th
inst.
FIRE.-On May 18th, destructive fire oc-
CURED at Yreka, Siskiyou County, which de-
stroyed property to the amount of $15O,OOO.
FAST LEGIsLATIoN.-Du the recent ses-
sion of the Legislature, there were one hun
dred and seventy-fve bills passed. Of these,
sixty were disposed of on the 18th inst.
REvIvING. shower on Wednesday af-
ternoon.
BEAUTIFUL.-The fiat north of town. adioin-
ing Lola Montez Hill,-it is now covered
with flowers of every hue.
TRAvELING.-The Robinson family are now
making professional tour through the South
ern mines.
BROKE JATL.-Frainer, who was committed
to Jail from this place ON charge of embez-
Element, broke jail on Saturday week, and is
still at large.
THE LYCEUM.-At the next meeting, Mon
day evening, the subject for discussion is
"Resolved, that Theatrical performances are
incompatible with the best interest of Cali
fornia."
STILL CoMING.-Upwards of one thousand
Celestials have just arrived at San Francisco
direct from China
SHARP.-The 'Hlast communication" from
Gov. Bigler to the Legislature. 1t came too
late for publication this week-nay give it
next.
HOURLY ExPECTED.-The steamers John L.
Stephens of the mail line, and the Sierra Ne
vada of the Nicaragua line, are looked for
with great anxiety, as it is expected that they
viii bring important news from Europe.
PREFAcE-A long preamble at the COM
mencement of book, often containing near
ly all the original matter in the book, but
seldom ever read.
A DISGRACE TO HvMANTrY.-Several of the
young men who hang about the Mexican and
Chinese - houses in town.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

Gg- When Pericles was comptroller OF
public monies in Athens, he was sitting one
day in very pensive and melancholy mood
Alcibiades, then youth, saw him, and de-
manded the reason of it. Pericles told him
that ''great sums of public money had pas
sed through his hands, and he knew not how
to make up his accounts" Contrive then re-
piled Alcibiades, "to give no account at all.''
We have frequently thought that many of our
State officers have been acting on this advice,
ior majority of those entrusted with public
monies, seem to avoid giving any satisfactory
account of their stewardship.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

FIVE MEN DRowNEp!-We learn from tho
Marysville Express, that coach left that city
on Friday Morning last for Shasta, with ten
passengers. In crossing Pine creek, sixty
i've miles distant from this place, five of the
passengers were drowned. We learn from
the agent here, that the creek was very high
at the time, and that the driver and remain
ing passengers escaped with great danger
and difficulty. The names of the persons
drowned were as follows Francois Senoir.
Edward Bonzat, Oufour, Michael O. Keef,
James Cahill.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

EDUCATION is companion
which no misfortune can suppress no claim
destroy-no enemy alienate-no despotism
enslave. Athome, pleasure abroad a re-
commendation and an introduction, lin soci-
ETY., an ornament. 1t lessons our sorrows
cheers US in dependency. 1t lessons vice
promotes virtue and fits man for becoming a
dweiler in that place where wisdom flows
from perennial springs, and where man shall
have no more need to be taught, but shall
know all things as they are.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18

News FROM THE STATEs.-In our last num-
ber we published the most important items of
news from the Atlantic States and Europe.
We hoped that before going to press we
should have received a telegraphic dispatch,
announcing the arrival of one of the Steam
ers now due, and also summary of the news
brought by the same, but have been disap-
pointed. The Steamers due are both fast
sailers, and it was confidently expected they
would have been in by the 10th.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18
Our Town.

Never since our first acquaintance with
Grass Valley, have we noticed SO much inn
provement as at present. The few remain
ing buildings on Main Street, built with clap
Boards, are being torn downsand new ones Of
good sawn lumber put up in their stead. In
other parts of town too, we see fine edifces
in the course of erection. On Main Street,
Mr. J. Lambert has put up large frame
1;'s.Iing house, which is worthy the enter
prise of its owner. In other places, houses
have been put up by Messrs. Norton. Lamb.
Dean and others, which are ornaments to our
town. We believe we can say with truth that
no other town of equal size in the mountains
can boast of as good buildings as Grass Val
ley. More families have located permanent
ly here than is common in mining towns.
The quartz business has proved to be a
profitable one, and it is expected there will
soon be other mills erected for the working
of lodges recently tested, and every thing in
dictates our continued prosperity. While such
lis the case, we regret to say that we have
persons amongst us who, by their opposition
to schemes necessary for the safety of our
town, and which are calculated to have a
healthful influence on society, are doing their
utmost to support the many nuisances which
still abound amongst us.
Last week, there was petition handed up
to the court, praying to have our town in
corporated. Although it was signed by more
than three fourths of the property-holders in
town, yet some, whose interests are identified
with the continuance of the pestiferous curses
which hang like an incubus on society found
means to prevent its being granted We be-
lieve some we'll meaning persons have oppos-
ed this measure, thinking it would be onerous
on account of taxation. To these, we have
nothing to say but let them remember that
the persons who have heretofore volunteered
their services to watch their property, will do
80 no longer, and if night watch is kept up,
the expenses must be paid which will amount
to more than the tax winch they so much
dread.
To those who have opposed it. lest the
abatement of these nuisances should affect
their pockets, we would say, your deeds will
not be forgotten. Our good citizens have
put mark on you, and will hereafter treat
you as your merits deserve.