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THE Pooh Suspicious Tailor tC
suspected customer:) "Make you coat sir
Oh, yes, sir, with the greatest pleasure There
just stand in that position, please, and look right
upon that sign, while take your measure! (The
sign reads Terms cash, only.")
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

An editor in Missouri announces that the pub
LEGATION of his paper will be suspended for SIX
weeks, IN order that he may visit St. Louis with
load of bear-skins hoop poles, oak bark, picked
catfish. &C., which he has taken Tor subscription.
He is bound to raise the cash on them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

H1GH BErTING.-The London correspondent
Of the Spirit of the Times states that Davis, the
"Leviaihan English BETTER" paid 5000 900, lost
on the Newmarket alone, and stated that if he
should lose he was ready to pay over the same
amount on the Derby, "without making face"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

FEMALE LAwYERs.-Mrs E. Oakes Smith is
out in letter favoring legal practice for female
She says that Emma c. Coe has begun Practcin!g
at the bar in Philadelphia. Elizabeth Young Is
about doing the same at Lowell, Mass, and she
has protege at Mansfield, Mass, who she intends
G,r the same profession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

He who would have friends, must show him
self friendly. True; and when man complains
of having no friends, he ought to ask himself the
question. whether he is friend to any one.
The doors of the Temple ofFlattery, are so low
that it can only be entered by crG;oling.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

The REcLAIMABLE.-Many true heart, that
would have come back, like dove to the ark. af-
ter its first transgression, has been frightened be-
yond recall, by the angry look and menace, the
launt, the savage charity Of an unforgiving spirit,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

P0ETR Y =.
a ReautITul Poem

The first thing in the way of business. that our
hands touched on last Monday morning was the
charming poem on "My Brother" Hardly had
the morning risen through its first hour of sun
shine, when. as we were wondering how much
of the gentle Sabbath would attend our toll through
the busy week. this delicate and fragrant breath
brought its sweet refreshing to our hearts.
The fair author is but seventeen years Of age.
A highly gifted friend, whose eyes are always O.
pen to the tokens Of genius, and whose heart is
full Of the music of poetry writes US privately a
bout her. The facts of the letter are touching
and while delicacy forbjds ourusiug several things
named in it. we may yet state, that the circum
stances with which this child Ofgeuius has strug
gled, are such as to move any heart to deep feel
ing.-Eds. Souihern I imes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

He who combats his own evil passions and de-
sres. enters into the severest battle OF lie; and l
he combafs successfully, obtains the greatest vic
tory.--Koslay
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

A lot of fellows went on deer hunt the other
day in Arkansas, and in less time than three hours
captured three girls and woman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

MUSICAL ABILrTIEs.-Never set yourself up
for musician, just because you have got drums
in your ears nor believe yourselfa school teacher
merely because you have pupil in your eye.
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STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
BYJ. A. (E L. WADDELL, Jr.
TER MS.

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year.
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You may CLEAN knowledge by reading, but yor
must separate the chalf from the wheat BY think
iuu
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April, 1855.

WHERE MOSQUITOES CONE FRoM.-A wri
Ter on entomology, discussing about these summe
pests, thus handles the subject:
81 he mosquito proceeds from the anlmalcua
commonly termed the 'wiggle tall took bnw
of clean water and set it in the sun. In few days
some half dozen wiggle-tails were visible. These
continued 10 increase in size till they were abou
s. 6th of an inch in length. As they approached
their maturity they remained longer at the surface
seeming to live in the two mediums-air and wa
ter Finally, they assumed chrysalis form, arc
BY an increased specific gravity, sank to the bottom
of the bowl. Here, in few hours, ] perceived
short black furze, or hair, growing on every side
of each, until it assumed the size ofa minute cater
pillar And thus its specific gravity being counter
acted, or lghtened, it rapidly foated 10 the sur
face, and the slightest breath of air waited it a
gainst the side of the bowl In very brief space
of time Afterwards, the warm atmosphere hatched
out the fly, and it escaped, leaving its tiny house
npon the water. How beautiful, yet how sim
ple
After the water had gone through this process
found it perfectly free from animalcule.
therefore came to the conclusion that this wigge
tail is species of the shark, who having devour'
ed whole tribes of apimacule, takes to himself
wings and escapes into different medium to tor
ture mankind. and deposit eggs upon the water to
produce other wiggle tails, who in turn produce
other mosquitoes.
Any man who has "kept house," with els
tern in the YARD, has doubtless observed the same
effect every summer. Open your cistern cover
any morning in the mosquito season, and
millions of them will fly up in your face. Close
the windows of your room at night at the risk o
being smothered for want of air, being careful Al
the same time previously to exclude every mos
quito, and 90 to bed with a pitcher of that same
ciserr water in rhe room, and enough will breed
from it during the night TO give you any satisfac
tory amount of trouble. In fact, standing by q
shallow half siagnant pool, in midsummer
day, you may see the wiggle tails become perfect
ly developed mosquitoes, and they will rise from
the surface of the wateI, and fly into your face
and sting you. What it is necessary to know al
this day is-has there yet been discovered any
positive exlerminatur of that internal pest, and
disturber of NIGHTS slumbers. the mosquito2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

We should like to know how many spoke'
there are in the wheel of fortune?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

The man who "retraced" the past, is supposed
to be harness maker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25
DRvSrEsvrss.-Watson, an old Puritan divine,

DRUNKENNEss.-Wat an old Puritan divine,
! thus wrote of this crying sin
''There is no sin which doth more efface Gods
image than drunkenness. 1t disguiseth person
and doth even unman him. Drunkenness makes
him have the throat of fish the belly ofa swine,
and the head of an ass. Drunkenness is the shame
of nature. the extlnguisher Of reason, the ship
wreck of chastity ,and the murderer of conscience
Drunkenness is hurtfnl to the bodY-the cup kills
more than the cannon causeth tropsies, ,catarres,
apoplexies; it fills the eyes with fire and the legs
with water, and turns the body into hospital
But the greatest hurt it doth is to the soul; ex-
cess of wine breeds the worm ofconscience. The
drunkard is seldom reclaimed by repentance; and
the ground of it is partly because by this sin the
senses are so enchanted, the reason so impaired,
aud the lust so infiamed and partly it is judicial
the drunkard being so bespotted by his sin, God
saith of him. as Of Ephraim, ''he is joined to his
cups, let him alone, let him alone, let him drown
himself in fire."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

When the day "breaks" what becomes Of the
fragments?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

Srrr11Ss A D,spurE.-In Dr. Clark's life and
times of Bishop Hedding the following anecdo'e
is related: =,
MIR. Heddng sat between the two men, and the
wife of each sat beside her husband. They began
to talk over the subject Of dispute, reatng 10 the
division of some property,) when one OF them sud
denly warmed up and called the other liar. In
stantly both started at each other; the females
screamed and general alarm ensued. MIR. He'd
ding proved himselfequal to the awkward emergen-
CIV. He rushed between them; seized each by
the collar of his coat; and with his herculean
frame and strength, held them at arms length, lace
to face, but unable to strike each other. They
struggled for moment, but found themselves as
though clutched in the jaws ola vice. Holding
them at arms length he commenced to Lecture
them in round terms. From
the hearing Of this entire lecture there was no es
cape, and they writhed under its whitening pow
er. When they were somewhat calmed, MIR.
Hedding suddenly exclaimed, "Let US pray" and
kneeled down, bringing the two men with him to
their knees upon the floor. Still retaining his
grasp, he prayed for them in most fervent and
powerful manner. When he had closed, he shook
the one he held by his right hand, saying 'Pray
brother, pray" Soon he commenced praying and
weeping, confessing his sin and beseeching God
and his brother to forgive him. When the first
had concluded, MIR. Hedding shook the other, and
called upon him 10 pray He was the most pug
nacious Of the two, and it was hard work for him
to clear his throat so as to give utterance to words
ga thousand frogs seemed clogging his speech =
but he at length broke through his difficulty, ant
prayed God and his brother to forgive him.
| When he said "Amen," Mr.. Hedding relnquish
ed his grasp, and then all rose to their feet
"Now Shake hands, BRETHREN" said he, "and live
as brethren, and love each other as long as yor
live" They Immediately embraced each othe
and almost as quickly settled their dispute.
Il The two men ever after lived on the
heat terms of fraterna and Christian fellow ship.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-07-25

SUNDAY DREssISG.-We are often struck with
the power of memory exhibited by ladies who GO
to church regularly on Sundays and weekdays.
Is it not, indeed, something superhuman which
enables woman. after she has passed an honr
and half in church without ever lifting her eyes
from her prayer book, or letting them wander
from the preacher, to describe to you the toilette
of every lady in church, without emitting the
smallest details? She will not forget either their
gloves or their collars she will never give TO one
lady the lace or the ornaments of another. Not
only does this require great perfection in the pow
ers of memory, but singular and phenomenal de-
velopment of the sight, for the ladies who sit at
her right or her left hand, or behind her, will not
bo omitted any more than those who sit before her.
She will have seen them all, she will have re
marked all the details of their attire, even those
which are the most insignificant in appearance,
without having been once caught turning her
head, and without having exhibited sign of be-
ing engaged with anything but her prayers.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-03-16
Cssptatss #. f. Hssast.

We learn that the President has tender.
ed to Captain F. E. Hurt, Of the fourth
regiment of artillery. the position of Pay
master, in the U. S. Army, with the rank
Of Major. We are much gratified at this
intelligence, not only as it recognizes in a
substantial manner the Captains long and
meritorious service in the Army, but because
Captain Hunt is one of those officers, who,
in consequence of their friendship and sym
patay for the earlier settlers in the Terrific
~, were marked out as objects of Nanny
penny's calumnies; and the President, by
offering him this promotion unsolicited
and unexpected-give US guaranty that the
acts of the Commissioner of Indian affairs
are powerless, for harm, with men deserv-
edly high in Office and in the estimation of
the people. DIR. Mannypenny's attempt
10 asail the integrity of the army officers is
rebuked in this elevation of one he endeav-
ored to break down; and the rebuke is as
pointed as it is just, and if Mannypenny
had one spark of manliness remaining, he
would retire from position he has too long
disgraced, and from an association where
his conduct is at once appreciated and con-
denned
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-03-16
What's Sss a. Veazsses

The :. Kansas Free State Party" was
the nsongrel result Of the coalition of the
Freesoil and abolition parties. Six months
ago such party was not heard Of, and now
like the mushroom it has sprang upon US
in night, and unfurled its standard to the
public gaze. At that time there. were
three distinct parties in Knnsas,-the pro-
slavery, the free soil, and abolition parties,
and it was difficult to Judge which of the
two first named parties hated the latter the
most. The free soilers protsssed to enter
tain as great an antipathy towards tie
abelitionists, as the pro-slayery men, but
now we. find the two lovingly blended to-
gether. and operating. conjointly to the
same end. When the party had been in
existence some time, it was found that il
did not weFk well, that people were rather
too suspicious Of this party of day, that
their name was not so euphonious to the
ears of those they wished to win. to Their
cause as they imagined, that despite the
care and caution exercised in the .celdiiaa
process. people could still discover, unu,is-
taxable signs of the operation, that not with
standing the white-washing course to which
their principles were subjected, they had
forgotten the other ssntences, inikeiEcsrs %
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-03-16
Ossc of .Namssy-Des,aSes.

t'The plat OF the survey OF the reduced
military reserve was made under the direc-
ton of. Captain F. E. Hunt, 4th Artillery;
and while, under his direction, the town OF
Weston, on the opposite side of the river, in
Missouri, and the adjacent lands in the
river were placed on the plat, the new town
of Leavenwoith, was, / cannot doubt, in
tentionally omitted. Fl .Mamnypenny's re-
port, Er. Doc. no so. ppsS5., Sc. 9..
Mr.. Mannypenny has acquired for him
self such notorlety in the way Of stating
things as facts which have ne existence
save In his ossp desires OF Imagination,
that it will surprise no one in this section
of the country when they are told that the
above statements is not true. The only
surprising thing about it is, that this ceiebra-
ted writer of fiction should have been gull
ty of this misstatement when the charge,
even il true, would amount to nothing, and
where his deception is so easy Of exposure.
The fact is that 'sthe new town of Leay-
enworth" was not omitted-either inten-
tionaIly or accidentally-on the plat Of the
survey of the reduced military reserve, as
anyone may see on referenceto it; but was
PLACED there by the surveyor; was there
when the plat was sent to Washington;
was there when Mr.. Mannypenny said it
was emitted. and is their now. In regard
to that man We are forced TO the conclu-
sion that he cannet or Will not write truth
ebout things little or great, material or inn
material. s2
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-03-16

.fATTEKTIoN SQUkTrERs.-On Monday next,
the pro-slayery party Of this Representative and
Council District, meet at this place to nominate
candidates. We hope there will be a full turn
ont, OF the opponents Of the abolition, freesoil
and free State party. "Come let US reason to-
eether," and rally our forces in selecting the
strongest men, so that at the election, We can
all give long pull, strong pull, and pull ale
together. The coming election is the most i'm
portant one we shall have for years. Let us all
be prepared to adopt as our watchword, every
thing for the cause and nothing for men, and a
triumphant victory will perch upon our banner.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-03-16
For the Kansas Herald.
Free BHGttC SENte Party EE
posed, "sKz5<ss O1e the
CRs.sAef." -,

1st, yer. Pasl Pry to the Negro Steal
ers greeting 80 - Gss.... -. -.
2. And the NegroS Stealers came ,tagether
in council, and they consulted long and
earnestly together. ;. - -. - ~
3. And about the eleventh hour they dis
persed, each man going his own way; and
a handful of scraps were gathered up af-
ter the multitude were satisfied,
A.. And. 10! and. behold! certain signs ap.
peared 10 Leavenwoxth al. that time.
5. The Negro Stealers remembered the
days of ssuenty-sir, and when they met
one another, they threw ther arms about in
divers ways, and spake unto one another
saying: Have yoI seea ,MepAeasl Whai
&ephens2 n. d. Stephens! Yes, I sav him
at Donglas; and then they took one anoth-
ers hands, and squeezed the middle finger
vith the thumb, so that each one cried out
in agony of spirit, "&ephen -frnold Doug
Las!!! So: 80 .es1
6. And again the Negro Stealers assem-
bled in council, and they were exceedingly
,croth, for they supposed an .4rnold was in
their midst. ....5 -, So.
z. But they were blind, SO that they
could not see, andEwo not that they were
possessed of deuils. Printer IS
8. And they made neD signs and words,
hard to interpret, so that they might not be
known. 81
9. But Paul was with them and they
saw him not. He knows all their doings,
even the thoughts of their hearts.
10. And this. is, the Interpretation of
the new signs password is" We
love our coalntry;" The sign of recogni-
tion-Place your right thumb an the arm
hole of yoar vest; a member of the lodge
answers By the reverse Of has; then, your
right thumb IN your rest pocket; the answer
the reverse. The following copfab then
ensues:- Where haue you 5eeaa2 Nit far off
What did you see2 sap sights, -
IL. And they accused Mac, their
mighty chief, of evil deeds in the eyes of
the Negro Stealers.
r.. And he arose, mighty in his inno-
cence, and spake unto them in loud voice,
saying: -.
ls. Verify, verify, say unto you, ye
Negro Stealers, ye lie, and can smite
every mothers son of you, ye herd of dogs,
ye dirty elders, ye lying Pharisees.
ID. The Negro Stealers trembled.
Is. And Mac departed, leaving them
quaking with fear.
1el6. Now therefore. Oh Negro Steal
ers, warn you TO take heed lest. ye fall
upon stumbling block.
{ II. Verify, verify, say unto you, Mac
was your light In the darkness, and ye
have. bid that light under bushel.
H. Now therefore. woe and lamenta-
ton viii come upon you, and ye shall be
licked up as chaff by fire.
19. Thus endeth the second epistle to
the Negro Stealers by
PAUL PRY.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-03-16
GRAss HorprR FA1Ls.-This town recer

Grass HorPER FALLs.-This town recently
located at the Falls on that beautiful stream
known as Grassshopper, about 20 miles from
the Mo. river. It is located in one Of the best
portions Of Kansas, in good timbered section.
There is a splendid mill site at the place, and
large mill now being erected, the timbers for
the dam and mill have been all ready week or
two. Persons desiring to. locate in the interior
will fnd this very desirable place. A store
with general assortment would do q splendid
business at this thriving town.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-03-16


FzasF BoRx. ne splsndid sstszzasr Sonora
was the frstsboat that passed up this season
Great excitenento oe ecarse existed, and crowds
rushed to The levee- Even our justice court,
whfek was 8 session at the time adjourned !;
and al hanss judge and inrg, lawyers and Wit
|nesses went down q lie liseF, to manifest their
delights e 1zznsssise tie 1rst arrival ct oar
wharf fsr tks zaee kon ths top of cur
pew Zee buiidl ), tie of shs Kansas Her.
aid was auttsring in the breeze, while from the
Leaysnworth House might Be seen aosting Ii
ths afr, the stzvs md stripes. Our tswa pres
sented as spipstsd ~. business ike appear
ance. Il great change had marked its progress
since last fail - ---.e-7s-7z-4
The sonosa is eonna1isdb BY The very prince
OF ssteambostmen, Capt. Bzk. 5ozxsox, and in
asoa5ce presidss eur ola snd ssfaened friend
THOMAS L CaAWFoED, one Of The most po--
lite md Accommodating gentlemen that runs the
western waters, and u1thal, i great fasorite
among the ladies. The Sohora Is safe boat
commanded BY experienced and gsntIenaniy Of
fcers, and viii run As regular packet daring
the entire season, between st. Louis and s.
Joseph. See adyertisepent.
Observation-Disclosures is called to three
Prociam&tions Of Gov. Reeder In this paper,
establishing the 18th election district fixing
the Judicial districts the tines and places ef
holding the supreme courts, and providing for
the election.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-03-16

DoEIPHAN CITF.-Doniphan City is located
on the Missouri river near the mouth of Inde-
pendence creek, and is well situated for COM
manding the trade Of large and populous
country. 1t has many advantages for building
up large and commercial place. The country
back Of the town is well hmbered, with several
fine running. streams, and rich soil. Improve
ments are going on at tn. time rapidly. 4 public
sale Of lots takes place on the premises the 10th
April next. A good ferry boat is at the place.
We would say to those who want to make in
vestments in town property attend the sale.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-03-16

BoLDNEss OF FREEsoILERs.--Here-ab
some Of them say they hope the day is not far
distant, when they will be able to put every pro-
slavery man in Leavenworth across the Missouri
river. LEIB has gone East, and it is supposed,
he is acting under instructions where to dir eel
emigrants. An agent is located in this place to
direct how many is wanted here to carry this
District. But their calculations will all be in
vain Mark that!
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-03-16

r PAwNEE.-Pawnee has. been selected as one
of the places for holding the Supreme Courts.
1t is located Just below Fort Riley, on the Kan
sas river, and is destined to become place Of
considerable Importance. Two sales Of lots
will take place, one on the 10th Of April, and
the second on. the 18th May next. See adv.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-03-16

The RIrER AND WEAIHER.-The river is in
good nzsigable order, having risen about four
feet, but Is now failing. The weather looks
BIKE winter is again upcn u.s.. On "Wednesday
,Isst IRE bads slis HI ElI l,t snow. : s.Er .-.slE
$. The splendid steamer Lucas will bedoWn
this morning. Persons wishing To- ogoto St.
Louis esnno. get a better toat.s -