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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-03-03
DRs.J. KERR 4 II. N. REYNOLDS,

~ having permanently located in Perrysburg:
town and vicinity, and hope by strict attention to
all calls to merit share of the public patronage.
Particular attention paid to chronic diseases. such
as Dyspepsia. Weakness of the Spine, chronic Liv-
er Derangements, and female Weaknesses of all
kinds.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-03-03

Prof. l.. +. Jones, Cincinnati Ohio;
T.. II. Stockwell,
Il. j. Wright,
II. F. johnson, Philadelphia, Pa;
Y. d. Hill Cleveland, Ohio;
B. A. Wright, NJ. D., Mexico. Wyandot CO., o.
H. REYNOLDS, NJ. D., Greenwich, Huron CO, o.
Oct. %, lS54.--3ltf
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-03-03

NOTICE is hereby given that petition will be
~ presented to the commissioners of Wood coun-
ty at their regular session praying for the To-
cation and establishment of county road, as fol-
lows: Commencing at the river road at or near the
quarter post between sections 13 and ii in Webster
township and to run north section line till ii in
tersects the McCutchenyille road.
Feb. 10, l955.--4Gw4 ..t . .
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-03-03
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NEW AND Y AL L a BL +.

The most powerful King the face of the globe
az ms supreme in the American Republic. The power
Of the crowned heads ct Europe sink into insuiAcdnce
when compared to American King.
European kings employ the power vested in them 10
tie riches uf the rich and lordy aud to reduce
:ter misery and degradation the poor aud depend
our American kiuE goes forth with equal willing
the lurdy mansion and the humble cabin ready
ALIKE administer relief aud to uisr health and happi
&C. the lofty and lOwly, the rich and the po,v.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-03-03

WAGONS FOR SALE.---I have on hand
w Five New Lumber Wagons, which ! will sell
CHEAP for cash, or Produce at market prices.
Perrysburg, Ohio. c. PERRIN.
A DMINISTRATOR' NOTICE.---N is
n hereby given that the subscribers have been
appointed and duly qualified administrators on
the estate of John Soleleather deceased, late cf
Wood county, Ohio. -
CHARLES SOLELEATHER,
JOHN SOLELEATHER.
Feb. 10, lS55.--46w3*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19

A BEAUTIFUL SENrlMENr.-An Irish school
ma ster, who whilst poor himself, had given gra-
tuitous instruction to certain poor children, when
increased in worldly goods, began to complain Of
the service, and said to his wife he could not at'
ford to give it any longer for nothing. She re-
Piled:
90! James, don't say the like o that-don's!
poor scholar never came into the house that
didn't feel as If he broagit fresh air from Heace'
with h;m-I never miss the bit give them--my
heart warns to the soft, homely sound their feel
make on the f1oor, and the door almost opens Of
itself 10 let them in"
A sentimen, SO beautiful could not fail to express
itself beautifully. The prosperity which contract.
ed his heart enlarged hers. Her love was moved
by it: it turned her sorrow into joy:
'sAs the great sun, when he his influences
Shed ON the frost bound waters. The glad streams
Flow to the ray, and warble as they f1ow."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19

SCENERY OF THE ScRIPTUREs.--A correspon-
dent of the Boston Transcript, who is rustcatlng
amid mountain scenery in New England, writes
''The Bible came out Of a mountain country
The book of Exodus, which, for poetic submlty
makes the coloring of the lllad pale, should be
read, if one would get the true commentary on
it, as DR.. Robinson read the sublmest passages OF
it, few years ago, among the cliffs OF Horeb,
overlooking the plateau where the gathered wan
derers saw the mountain quake and blaze. JOB
must be studied by an Imagination that can con
lure Idumean landscape and skies. There are
passages in the prophets which no annotatlons
could interpret to men that had lived on prairies
all their days. And the Psalms, especially, which
are dyed in all kinds Of scenery as well as IN the
most intense and varied experience of the soul
which interweave with their rapturous piety, I'M
acery and culors caught from the pastures oi
Bethlehem, the forests of Hareth, the caves OF
Adullum, the wilderness of Engedi and the noun
tain fastue.ses of Ziph-cannot yield the richest
of inspiration to formal reading, but must, many
of them, be set under influences of nature KIN
dred to those which help to kindle them, before
they will glow, and sing themselves anew. The
twenty-third Psalm should be read once in sight
of the Connecticut meadows; the nineieth, on a
hill, overlooking desert the eighteenth, during
thunder shower the eighth, under sparkling
frosty night sky the sixty fifth, after rain thai
breaks drought. Then the power of poetry, as
well as of piety, that is in them would be mani
fest"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19

LEARNING TO SPELL.--Bad spelling is discred.
table Every young man should be master Of
his native tongue lie that will not learn to spell
the language That is on his tongue and before his
eyes every hour, shows no great aptitude for the
duties of an intelligent, observing man. Bad
spelling is therefore dscredtable Indication
1t indicates blnndering mana man that cannot
see with his eyes open. Accordingly, we have
known the application of more than one young
man, made with great display of penmanship and
parade of references, rejected for his bad spelling.
Bad spelling is a very bad indication. He who
runs may read it. A bright schoolboy, utterly
incapable of appreciating your stores Of science,
art. and literature, can see your blunders. You
will find it hard to inspire that boy with any great
respect for your attainments. Bad spelling 10
therefore morti(ying and inconvenient defect
We have known men thrown into very prominent
positions SO ashamed of their deficiency in this re-
spect, that they never ventured to send letter
until ii had been revised by friend. This was.
to say the least OF it, sufficiently inconvenient.-
We say again learn to spell. Keep your eyes o.
pen when you read, and if any word is spelled
differently from your mode, ascertain which 10
right. Keep your dictionary before you; and in
writing, whenever you have the least misgivlng
about the spelling of word, look at j. at once
and remember it. Do not let your lazlness get
the better Of you.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19

Old Mr.. Russell was fairly caught in his own
trap. Hs was better known as Major Ben Rus.
sell, and being met by his old friend Bushy, he
was familiary saluted with hearty shake of the
hand and,
"How do you do, old Ben Russel?"
''Come, now" said Major Ben, "I'll not take
that from you-not bit; you are as old as am
this minute"
Upon my word" says Mr.. Bushy, 'you are
my senior by at least ten years"
"Not at all, friend Bushy and, if you please,
we will determine that question very soon-just
tell me what is the first thing you can recol-
lect 2"
"Well,the very first thing recollect,' said Mr..
Bushy, "was hearing people say, "1here goes
old Ben Russell"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19
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P Oct r Y


Spring, Summer, Autumn, Whnser'
Spring is lavishing her soft caresses
On the sober Earth.
Trees have shaken loose their wavy tresses'
Beauty hath its birth.
Hearts rejoice, and young eyes watch 'he sho"er
And the blossoms grow.
But there is no lasting Joy in flowers
For loved ones are below.
Summer cometh-with the green boughs waving
In the sun all day;
O'er the pathways which the grass Is Paflhs'
Glancing shadows play.
But the boushs wave over cold eyes sleeping
In narrow tomb;
And the shadows fall on dim eyes weeping
In the mournf1l room,
Autumn cometh--with its generous pleasures
And its ripened grain;
And glad eyes are gazing on the treasures
Ofthe field and plain.
Mellow fruits falling, late and early,
Scattered rich, around;
So the human form divine as surely
Drops into the ground.
Winter cometh-with its snow wreaths hoary,
Aud its icy gems,
Dropping from the trees that flash glory
From their diamond stems,
Glittering like the frost-work hopes OF morning
That like dreams depart;
And in fleeting leave first cold warning
To the glad young heart. !:
So we, with the sunlight on our faces,
Venture hopes as bright
Remembering not, that, in its angcl-traces,
Surely cometh Night.
Still we will enjoy the light OF heaven,
While we, living, may;
For as sure comes on the gloom wrapped Even
And at last-the Day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19

A CAPITAL JoKE.-We were told, a few days
since, the following piece of "skinning," as it was
called, and which is too good to be lost, showing
at the same time the straits certain class Of gen.
,leman are put to in making raise:
A we'll known scase" who was hard up for
money, meeting brother chip in the street, told
him if he would walk across the street, 60 intu
the front door of the hotel opposite, and in walk
int in be very lame in his right leg, but come
out in a few minutes and be very lame in his left
leg, he would make1 ''all right" with him some
time. Without asking why or wherefore, the
fellow did as requested, and the ''skinner," going
up to gentleman, remarked to him how lame
that man was in his left leg, who was just going
into the hotel. The gentleman said he was not
lame in his left leg. which the other insisted was
50. But to settle the matter, the skinner" i'm
mediately proposed bet Of $40 that the man was
lame in his left leg, which the gentleman accor-
dinghy took up. The money was posted, and IN
few moments out came the fellow, so desperate
ly lame in his left leg that he could scarcely get
down the steps Of the hotel, and of course the
gentleman lost his bet, though he could scarcely
believe his own eyes, for although the man came
out lame in his lett, he was perfectly certain he
went in lame in his right leg, but at the same
time he never imagined any collusion between
the parties. We have heard of many ways of
.sraising the wind" but this goes little ahead Of
all-.aLbanu Knickerbocker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19
new STAGE LINE.

IN and after the lst of JULY, 1855, we viii run q
" D1ILY LINE OF STA ES FIR NJ
ST4UNTON TO WINCHESTER, forming con-
nection with Woodward 4 Cos. daily Accommodation
Line of Four Horse Coaches from Staunton 10 LeXns
ton Natural Bridge Buchanan Sc, and with the Viz
giuia Central Railroad Staunton, from the terminus
Of which we are running daily line OF Four horse
Coaches to all the Virginia Springs
Rv this arrangement we are enabled to give through
tcIets TO ny Of the above named places of fare
ms low or lower than any other line.
Our Stages will leave Stauntou Immediately alter the
arrival of the Rchm5nd aud Alexandria cars IN the c.
vening arrive at Winchester morning Returning,
leave Winchester in the evening, after the arrival oi
the Harper's Ferry and Baltimore cars, and reach
Stanton next morning.
For seats apply at our Office at the American Hotei'
sy Woodward House. SldtHtou, Va.
HARTMAN s BROWN, Proprietors.
IS55 IF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19
SOUTHERN PROTECTION
CE COM 7 An I
AEEX ANDRIA, Wa.
CAPnTAI, nearly SEOO,OOO,


.1ND CONSTANTLY LNCRE.4SLNG!!!
fJHE Charter of this Company oilers more favorable
advantages 10 the farmer and others than any other
omnanv chartered in the State, by insuring with or
without premium note. II the applicant prefer ne
ean nav the full amount Of the premium IN caSh OF o
s6ectine cash insurance for two years the inSureu
saves Of the amount ne would otherwSe nave
4, nav; or BIZ becoming member and gYiaga 2 snau
uremum note the insured saves nearly one hal oil the
smount charged by Stock Companies, when nsnring
from wear 10 year. This is the advantage resulting
from the combination Of the Cash and Mutual Prnc'-
pie. po,;o,os ooo;,s+
loss or damage BY fire. the 10Th day OF March, 1904
aimee which time over six hundred persons have become
members of the Company, aud are increasing the Dus
mess daily and feel grateful for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon the Company thus tar and Tor It's natter
inc prospects of future usefulness. The Directors nope
and believe that by prudence, caution, and rigid sys
tenn Of economy they will establish for this Company
reputation for cheapness aud safety not surpassed py
any COMPANY in the United States.
All differences in settlement OF losses may be deter
mined by three dsnterested Arbitrators oil the County
where such loss happened, to be mutually CHOSEN Dy
the insured and the Company.l
Directors.-H. w. Thomas, Chas r. STUART o. :, %
Masters Geo. A. Tayenner, W. ID, Massey, w. l.
Harper T. T. Hill, James /. Close, Christopher Neae'
Henry Shackelford Shoto I. Stuart Edward Sangster'
Officers.
HW THOMAS, Pres. Gu. f. STUART, Counseior
WI MASSEY, V. Pres. GEO A. TAvENNER, treas
JAMES T. Close, Secretary.
@J- Applications for Insurance can be made 10 our
Agent at Stauntoa. }. H. bko"N, Agent
lime l3 lS55.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19

The London Medical Gazette gives the result
of numerous experiments with roasted coffee, pro-
wing that it is the most powerful means, not only
of rendering-animal and vegetable effluvla lnnoc-
uous, but Of actually destroying them. room
in which meat in advanced degree of decomposl
ton had been kept for some time was Instantly
deprived Of all SMELL on an open coffee roaster be
ing carried through it containing pound OF coffee
newly roasted In another room exposed to ef-
fluvum occasioned by the clearing out of cess
pool, so that sulphureted hydrogen and and am
inonia in great quantities could be chemically de-
tected, the stencil was completely removed with
in halfa minute. ON the employment OF three oun-
ces of fresh roasted coffee; whilst the other parts
of the house were permanently cleared OF the
same smell by being simply traversed with the
cofee roaster, although the cleansing OF the cess
pool continued several hours after. The best
mode of using coffee as disnfectant is 10 dry the
raw bean, pound it in mortar, and then roast the
powder on a moderately heated iron plate until II
assumes dark brown tint, when 1t IS Mt Tor use
Then sprinkle it in sinks or cess pools, or lay II
on plate in the room which you wish to have
purified. Coffee acid or coffee oil acts more read
ily in minute quantities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19

J,HE subscribers offer their services to the public gen.
crsly and feeling thankful for the kind patronage
heretofore so liberay bestowed on them, take this
method of informing them that they are prepared to
erect on the shortest notice the best and latest
LTG 81 4 NJ ] II q r o ID s.
These Rods have been approved by all the scientific
men in the Country and the Points the best and most
pensve cxtant being made Of Copper and heavily Plo-
ted with pure Silver which adds greatly to the security
the Rods afford by the Points being really aud perma-
neatly bright, thereby at all times constituting sure
and safe conductor Of Electricity.
The subscribers warrant them to be perfect LS9t-
ming Conductor in every particular and caution the pub
lie against imperfect Rods. BAKER LACE,f;
REFER TO Mark Byrd, Woodstock. John j. Al
len. Charles Moore, Mt. jackson; Walter n Newman
New Market; Bowman s. Sy6crt, Harriso9burg; Mal
r. Grattan John Craun, sr., Mt. Crawford.
June 6. lS55.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19
..Words gre yVind.n

Shakespeare, was great flcher from the Gesta,
but we have only room here to give the original
of his King Lear, with a few other selections il
lustratjng detached portions Of his plays. The
wise Emperor 1'heodosius had three daughters.
Wishing to discover which Of them loved him
hest he said to the first, "How much do you love
me? u, "More than myself" was the reply
Pleased with her affection, he gave her in mar
riape to mighty king. Then he came to the
second. and asked her how much she loved him :
GAS much as do myself" she answered. The
emperor married her to a duke. Afterwards, he
inouired Of the third daughter, "And how much
do ron love me?n "As much as you deserve,
and no moren was her somewhat pert response.
Her father thought an earl was good enough for
her. Some time after this the emperor was beaten
in battle by the King Of Egypt, and driven from
the land he had long ruled SO wisely. In his dis
tress he naturally thought of his affectionae first
born and writing an epistle to her with his own
hand. entreated her, in most pathetic words, TO
snccor him. Her husband was willing to assist
his father in law to the utmost his power; but
the unnatural daughter declared that five knights
only should be sent him, to remain with him nnT
Ill he could regain his crown. Iheodoslrs was
heavy of heart when he saw but five horsemen
ridnG towards him instead of the countless spears
that he had hoped soon to see brstling on the ho-
rzon: but he concealed his emotion, and wrote of
for aid to his second daughter. She was willing
TO find him food and clothing fitting for his rank,
dnrinp the continuance of his misforlune but
would not suffer her doughty duke" TO lead an
army into the field in his behalf. The emperor,
almost in despair, applied, last of all, to his third
daughter and she, shedding full floods of tears
when she heard of her fathers melancholy cir
cumstances, prevailed upon her lord TO raise va
liant host, by means of which Theodosius was
quickly enabled to resume the imperial purple
Grieyed that he had given her credit for SO little
affection, when, as he had found, it was the rul-
ing passion of her heart, he wlIed his sceptre to
his loving child.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19
AEREMARLE & BUCKINGHAM
SLATE QUARRIES.

WI E. ELLIOTT respectfully informs the citizens
w Of Staunton and ncighborhood, that he lntenoS
opening a SLA TIE YA RID near the Depot, Pc !,
StsaatOn, keeping constant supply oil > l. J T. ?
for Roofing any kind of Buildings The Slate from his
quarry is pronounced by the Welshmen he employs
and other experienced judges, not to be surpassed by
any in the world His experience since youth In
England, Wales and North America enables MN con-
denty TO assert that the States cannot be equaed IN
the United States. He is prepared to do any quantity
of Stating, warranted free from leak.
Orders received in Staunton by Messrs Staples q
Martin at whose store samples be and nfor-
nation given, &C., &c., or address w. f. ELLIOTT,
Charlottesville, which viii receive prompt attention
May l6, lS55.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19
IMPORTANT NEWS.

IN addition to our already very large and well assort
j ed Stock of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
we received two days ago another important supply OF
The finest kinds of CLorHING, made up in the latest
style, namek: Fine Frock and Dress Coats OF dier,
colors; Cashmere aud Cassinet Business Ioats ol
the incest patterns; every variety of fancy and other
Pants and Vests in every kind of stuff Besides this,
we have received a new and splendid assortment OF
HATS. In consideration of this extensive stock, we
are bound and promise to sell much lower prices than
any other house in Staunton afford Therefore good
bargains are to be had at ,. KAHN Y COS.
Sfannfnn Nav lG lS5S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19

O-was elected side Judge IN one o.
the country courts in Vermont. he was not very
well versed in eegal ore, go he called on friend
of his who had served as side Judge, TO make y,
some inquiries concerning the duties Of his office
To his nterrogatories the answer was: 'Slr,
have filled This important office several years, but
never have been consulted with regard to but one
question. On the last day of the Spring term,
i84-, the Judge, after listening TO three or four
windy speeches of an hours length each, turned
to me and whispered, C, amt this seat made
out Of rather hard wood p and told him rather
thought it was.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19
STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
pyI.A. AL. wADDELL, Jr.
TERMS.

n-Tne "SPECTATOR' is published oneeG '1eeS' ,es,
at fco Dollars gear paid in adUancs or !'cG Do ~
rs and Fifty Cents if delayed beyond ne erPat'otI, ,Gs
e year No subscription oil be discontinued ou5 az '"s
option of The Editors until all arrearases are Pa
M. Hu communications TO the Editors By raGI n'"s'
be post-paia or heu triu not Be attended to. ,
ADVER RTYSEME of thirteen lines tor .sSS,I
Bourgeois type or ten lines (or sss o" !gp. s%
serted three times for one dollar, and t'oey-
for each subsequent continuance Larger ""'''''
r.nts inserted IN the same proportion ,t
a libera! discount made TO aose 'oao Ga'erss W ''
ysar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19

How SHALL PRESERVE THE HEART | HAVE
WoNq-Endeayor to make your husbands habi-
tation alluring and delightful to him. Make it a
renose from his cares, home for his heart. In
yariably adorn yourself with delicacy and modes
ty. Let your husband suppose yon think him
GOOD husband, and it will be strong stimulus
to s his being So. Cultivate cheerfuness and good
humor. In the article, of dress study your hus-
bands tastes. Conceal his faults and speak only
Of his virtues. Shun extravaganza. Let your
home be your empire, your world: In its sober
Quiet scenes. let your heart cast its anchors let
yeur feelinqs and pursuits be entered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19

A New STYLE-DANDlEs, TAKE NoTIcE.-A
new style OF pants have been announced They
are made OF Marseilles vesting with white
ground and ueanderng arabesque of tulips and
other flowers chasing one another up and down
the legs and across the seat. They fit tight to
the skin and are full of pockets. They are drawn
close around the ANGLE in gather, and are called
.'string. bottoms" The architect is Crapo, and
the pair we saw could never have been got on
without melting the wearer's legs and pouring
them in
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19
Tho whole If the sums received by Milton and

The whole of the sums received by Milton and
his widow for the copyright of paradise Lost
amounted TO twenty three pounds and Mr.. Ro-
oers rave one hundred and five pounds for the in
dentare-the piece of paper signed by Milton.
containing the contract between the poet a. ana
bookseller! This interesting document Mr. ko-
gers has literally presented to the British Muse
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19
LAND WARRANTS

rCHE undersigned, residing at Chicago, Illinois, sells
i Warrants at the highest Chicago Prices, on con
mission of one cent per acre, and RENTS proceeds
promptly By return naGR.
Owners and Dealers will find il decidedly to their ad
vantage to secure the higher prices of the WESTERN
market By sending their Warrants (crefty assigned
IL, blank to the address of the undersigned, Box 1907,
Chicago, Illinois.
49, - ]. G. HAMILTON.
f,h;.aoo limo o0 1S55-3mif
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19
As Denis o'Farley was walking "right airly !"

As Denis o'Farley was walking "right airly,"
He came on his friend Pat Cole,
A post to be laid-Pat was using his spade
In removing the dirt for a hole
"Good morning, friend Pat, and what are you at,
That you make the dirt fly in that way?
What can you be doing so early this morning,
Arc you digging hole out there Say"
"Arrah ms dear Farley, you mistake me entirely
Said Pat, with a comical phiz,
"The thing Pm about is to dig the dirt cut,
And lot tAs hole be where il is."