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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

s@ Martin Luther gave this account
Of an order which bears very decided
resemblance in many respects to the
present organization. In Italy there was
q particular order Of Friars called Fra
tres Lgnorentie, that is, Brethren of 10.
norance, who took solemn oath that
they would neither know, learn or un-
derstand anything at all, but answer all
things with Nescio, 81 know nothing"
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

aA- The only fountain in the wilder
ness of life where man drinks of water
totally unmixed with bitterness, is that
which gushes for him in the calm and
shady recess of domestic life. That is a
sweet idea. But where is to be found
the ''calm and shady recess :" We ans
wer, "like angel visits-few and far
between ~
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

p@- 1t is reported of certain osten-
tatious lawyer that he is never without at
least dozen cases on hand. 1t has been
aseertained, however, that they consist
of lot of old bookcases.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

Da- The latest case of absence Of
mind, is recorded of q lady about to
"whip up" some eggs for sponge cake.
who whipped the baby, and sung Watts
cradle hymn to the eggs.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

rR "Well, Jane, this is a queer
world ~ said cara sposa to his wife, at
breakfast the other morning "A sect
Of women philosophers have just sprung
up in France"
"Indeed !" said Jane, with, surprise,
''and what do they hold 2"
''The strangest thing in nature" said
be, "their tongues y
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

1a There is an old lady in Troy so
full of sympathy, that every time her
ducks take bath in the mud gutter, she
dries their feet by the fire to keep them
from catching cold
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

be- After clergyman had united
happy pair, not long ago, AN awful silence
ensued, which was broken by an impa-
tent youth ezclaiming:
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

HEALTH.-An indispensable requisite
for business as well as amusement, which
young men spend the greater part of
their time in damaging, and old men the
greater part Of their wealth in repairing.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

pD- DR.. March says there are seven
millions of pores in the body of man
of ordinary size. Whether this includes
the "pour" down the neck is not men.
toned We shall send boy down on
telegraph and ascertain.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

"The sand in the hour-glass reminds
us not only of the swift fight of time,
but also of the dust into which we are
one day to crumble.''
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21
The Cid Man.

The old maH !esRoJ ca Il friendly sian.
With a totterins step and slow,
AZ he picked his way of 4 Sabbath morn,
To the church where he loved to 20.
Ills hair vas white and he scarcely knew
A friend ms he passed him by
so.ecbie and frail was his memory now,
And 10 dim was his ciouded eye.
He sat in home-rnads castr at church,
In front Of the preachers stand,
And listened, rs if in pleasant dream,
To The words Of a better land.
The sunlight fell on his silver locks,
And biz white hair turned TO gold
And faiscied suniigh, s5one frur. heaven,
ON the hear, Of that pilgrim old.
t'ui the autumn leaves have fallen now,
And the old man sleeps below
We never shall see him pass again,
With his toitering step and slow.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

I@ Why is an old maid like Sebasto-
pol: Because she is mot yet taken. :"
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

The staiely beech and maple
To the hill side group Withdrew,
Where the old oak, vast and rugged.
In his simple grandeur grew.
There the pines, with solemn voices,
Speak the oracles Of late,
And the wainuis. like old wardcrs.
Guard The arehway of the gate:
And the spectral Lombard poplars,
Stately as old giants stand.
Wasting with the woes Of exile.
Slowly in foreign land;
While the aspen, all a-ifemble
With trouble never told,
Seeks the sweet acacia, sway ing
With lis fringing bloom OF gold:
And the ellns above the threshold
nrane the old and lnossy caves;
And The naples feel the sunlight
Streaming On their silver leaves.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

There is too much truth in the follow
ing:
Where money is, there is the devil,
and where none is, there he is twice over.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

E- There is in the hospital, at Paris,
a grenadier sergeant of the seth regi-
ment of the line, named Tourville, who
has become deaf and dumb In conse-
quence of the sensation produced by the
explosion of a bombshell within few
feet of him in the trenches at Sebastopol.
s@ Bachelors are rot entirely lost to
the refnements Of sentiment, as will be
seen by the following toast, offered by
one of the much abused fraternity at
celebration
LADIEs-Sweet briers in the garden
of life.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-07-21

"Don't be so unspeakably happy %
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
SalmOn's Patent


ygyHIS Machine was invented and patented oy
IL G. B. Salmon, of Illinois, and Wherever y y
has been exhibited, has taken preceoehce Vi oil
others for cleaning Grain and Grass SEEDS.
The First Silver Medal was AWARDED 10 we M
ven,or at the Worlds Fair in New YORK, ana .ne
first prize at the New York State Fair In 1872
1t has been adopted by the Richmond city Mliiers,
who recommend il ss the best machine known for
separatno cookies and other impurities from wheat
1t will separate any two seeds OF different SIZE or
weight, is simple in lis construction, ana easily
keptin order. 1t is peculiarly adapted to farmers
uses, as it requires but little power TO work IT. anu
cleans grain more perfectly than any machine no"
in use.
1t can be furnished at the following prices, VIZ
For Farmers Machine that will clean 10 TO
% + h vi d n r',,' bour $50
For q Farmers Machine that will clean 80
to so bushels per hour, %
For Farmers Machine (arranged tor horse 80
power) that will clean 80 bushels per hour, oo
For a Miller's Machine that will clean 81 to
50 bushels per hour, %
For Miller's Machine that will clean 81 to
70 bushels per hour, -, ioo
ia fV hashals nsr hour $50
For Mifler's Machine that will clean lou
to 200 bushels per hour, o,, ~oo
Address RIO. nj. ANDt.hoON,
Commission Merchant, Richmond, Va.
N.B.-County Rights will be sold on reason
able terms.
Feb. %, 1855. II. Nj. A.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
Watches, Clocks & Jeweiry.

iUNHE subscriber has just returned from the
Il Northern cities, where he has taken great
pains to select and purchase for cash one of the
cheapest and largest stocks of Gold and Silver
Watches ever brought to Staunton, all of which
will be sold very low, wholesale or retail. With
LARGE assortment Ct Gold Neck, Curb and Fob
Chains; Fine Mosaic and Cameo Breast Pins
and Ear Rings; Gold Bracelets, Gold Lockets,
Gold CORTLAND Jet Crosses. Also. great varl-
ETY. of Finger Rings, plain or setwith Diamonds
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold Pencils and
Pens, all Of the best quality.
Also, general assortment of Silver and Plated
ware. consisting of Ladies, Cream and Sugar
Spoons. and longs, Table and Desert Spoons and
Forks. Butter and Pickle Knivesand Forks, Cake
Baskets. Casters, Cream Pitchers, Candlesticks,
and every thing in the Watch and JeweIry line,
all of which am determined to sell cheaper than
can be bought elsewhere. | am satisfied with
small profits and quick sales.
AS for nv stock of watches, both Gold and Sill
yer, defy competition as regards quality and
quantity, am prepared to ellthem by the single
watch. or dozen, that persons can be sure of be-
ing suited with watch out of my extensive
stock. All ask is trial to convince persons
It will be much to their advantage to purchase
from me. guarantee all goods sell to be what
thew are represented, or the money will be re-
funded. Please save this advertisement and call
at DAVID S. BEARS
Cheap Watch and Jewelry Store, Main Street,
Staunton Va.
Old Gold and Silver bought or taken in OK
change, and the highest price given.
Nav IL. 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
a New and Wonderful Discovery
GODDWEN'S
CELEBRATED PAIN PLASTER,
FOR THE CURE OF Al

Rheumatic and Neuralgia Affections, Affections OF the
Hip and Leg, Pain in the Loins, Sun Pain, Weakness
or Pain in the Chest Spinal Affections, Headache, NC
THIS celebrated and invaluable Plaster was
i by JAMES w. GOODWIN, in the year 1853
After having been afflicted with the most acute pains in
the back and lons and having tried every remedy sug
gesed by the most eminent physicians as well as those
found in the advertising columns oil every newspaper that
came within his reach and those advised by his friends
and thought of by his acquaintance, without obtaining
the slightest relief he was induced by the intense ooa
ly anguish which he suffered to devise some means Tor
himself whereby he might be freed from that severe and
insupportable torture which was fast undermining ms
constitution and mparng his mental ygor and activity
When almost despairing of success and in daily aPpre-
henson that the disease had assumed an ncuraDe char
acter he discovered this plaster His relief was instan
taneous and miraculous.
The medical properties Of these pasters are purely
botanical and the undersigned relying upon his indvid'
ua experience for their extraordinary virtue, in offering
them to the public, feels the fullest confidence that the
will be found most speedy and permanent reei ior ali
the diseases above enumerated.
MANY testimonials could be exhibited of the pre- emf
nent efficacy of this plaster but the marvellous results
wrought by hemare alone relied upon as sure critic
ron of their well deserved merits.
DIRECT IONS.
Before the application of this plaster should DC mod
cratey heated-as we have found it to produce more
soothing effect in the extraction OF PAIN and when warm
il should be applied Immediately over the seat OF the
disease In cases of headache the plaster should be ap
piled to the back OF the neck-especay IN cases OF
nervous headache.
REFEREN NOES.
NElsoN-Wm Faber, A. Fortune, Mrs. Vaughan,
A. j. Aistrop, Geo. A. Ryan, Samuel Page, Col J B..
Hargrovc Mrs. Gen. Loving, Dr. Jas. R. Elsom, Col
B. Harris VIM. Cheatham, Seaton A. Loving, Capt
Martin, Capt w. NJ. Harrss, Col. Joseph Shelton,
Jno B. Spece, Attorney at Law, Orville Loving Clerk
Nelson Superior Court, Mayo Cabell, Lemuel Turner
Dr. ]. A. Forbes Albemarle; Col. John Bass, South
Carolina Peter G.. Camden, ST Louis, Mo.
Price 80 cents. For sale by I. P. J. b. EsKRIDGE,
Staunton, Va.
not 1874
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
DER. E. FEA MI MILLS
elaborated Drawing & Healing SalVe

DR.. H. being Inuentor and Sole Proprietor.
E,ROM the great popularity this Salve has &C
a qured, wherever it is known, and from the
satisfaction given in every case in which 1t has
been tried, he feels encouraged 10 extend it more,
so that the public generally may have an opportu
nifty of receiving similar benefits. Those who are
troubled with Tetterworms, Bone Felons, Pains
in the limbs or joints, Burns, Sprains, Blood Boils,
Flesh Wounds, Eruptions on the skin, Ono mat
ter of what character caused by an impure state
of the blood, will find it to their advantage TO use
his Salve. II will also cure the Scrofula. White
Swelling, Cancers, Warts, and various other all
ments. 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
y. 1t is now for discerning and intelligent pub
lie to decide whether or not, have complied with
the custom of thetimes by attributlng to it sana-
tive qualities which it does not possess. Since
lS47 it has made more than $4,000 cures-if you
buy the Salve and observe the directions it will
cure yoa. By procuring DR.. E. Hammill's Uni
versal Drawing and Healing Salve, the mother can
put it on her infant Of two weeks old with safety
lit is as gentle as lamb and as powerful as a
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. J. B. EsxRIDGE, and O..
G.. MoRRIs, Staunton /; ANDREW HoUcK, Harri-
sonburg J. J. s. A. G. BRowN, Bridgewater.
Aup 2 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
A SToCK OF
$4,000 Worth of Winter Clothing
Enn Gold

HAVING laid in this season a stock of Clothing
AA unusually large, in fact larger than this mar
ket at the present hard time justifies, and having
still very large and well assorted stock of Cloth
ing on hand, we are determined, in order to reduce
il, to sell at prices (without regard to cost which
will be little cheaper than ever clothing was sold
before We mean to sell at Baltimore prices, for
cash, and for cash only. Our stock is bound to be
sold, and must go, in order TO meet our payments
Therefore we beg leave to draw the attention OF
our friends and the buying public at large to this
advertisement. We wish all who want to buy
bargains to give US call, and you will find us ex
aetiy as we represent. Country merchants who
may want to buy large quantities, will find our
prices little below Northern wholesale prices.-
We do this only in order to reduce our heavy stock.
GOODMAN, ROSENWALD s. co.
Adjoining Bare & Sterrett, Va. Hotel Building.
100 suits of Negro Clothing at prime cost, in
order to close them out. e., w. y w.
Stanton, Dec. 20, lS54.-V. and M. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
40! FOR THE UNITED STATES
GHNTEHNNG STORE.

CrTEINER, BROTHER * Co. have Just opened the
- most splendid and useful stock of READYMADE
CLOTHING ever offered to the people Of the Valley
of Virginia. The exquisite patterns for weddings
and parties to the substantial article for negro
be found at this establishment They have spared
tastc pains expense to maintain their motto OF SEX
eelsor'' in the Clothing business Indeed, they have
purchased with view to selling cheaper than the cheap
est every article in their line. Their stock is unusual
ly large the competition great and hence it will be
desideratum to shove off clothing at small profits, in
der to get rid Of their stock which consists in part OF
CoATs.-Black, Blue, Green and Brown French Cloth
Frock Goats; fine Blue and Black Coats Sack Coats of
all eolors great variety Of Business Coats Fancy o.
vercoats from 81 so to $780, fine Black Cloth Over
coats Black Blue and Brown Overcoas; Lambskn and
Fell do; Black and Blue Pilot Cloth Overcoats Black
and Fancy Sattinctt Frock and Sack Coats
PANTs.-Tweed Pants black doeskn; black and fan
cy Sattnet from 81 to So; black and fancy Cashmere
and others too numerous to mention.
vEsTs-Black Satin and Fancy Silks; Silk Velvet
and Plush, from So so to S black cloth and fancy cas-
simere Plaid and German Vests.
Boys CLoTHINe-The largest and best assorted stock
of Coats Pants and Vests, fit boys four years old and
elder, ever brought to this market.
NEGRO CLoTHINe.-A large and well assorted stock
FURNISHING Goops-White linen and fancy Shirts;
knit Shirts and Drawers; silk Neck & Handker-
chiefs Stocks, Suspenders, Umbrellas, Carpet Bags,
Pistols Jewelry, Gloves, Hats and Caps Trunks, and
every other article be found in first class Clothing
Hall All they want is call from the public, to con-
vince of the truth of what they say.
Staunton, Oct. H. 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
DIR. HOOFLAND's
CELEBRATED GERMAN BTTTERS,
PRBPAKED BI
DIR. C.. MI. JACKSOM,


Their power over the above diseases Is not cxceled,
if equalled, by any other preparation IN inc Cned
States, the cures attest many cases after skui
physicians had failed
These Bters are worthy the attention Oh lnvahas.-
Possessing great virtues the rectcatlon Oh diseases Oh
the Liver and lesser glands exercising the most search
ing powers in weakness and affections OF tne dgesuVe
organs, they arc, witha, SAFE certain and pleasant.
READ AND BE CONFlNCED.
The philadelphia Saturday Gazette' says OF d.
HooFLAND's GERMAN BTTERs:
''It is seldom that we recommend what are termed
Patent Medicines, to the confidence ana patronage OF
readers; and therefore when we recommend Dr. Hooi-
lands German Bttcrs, wish 10 De distinctly under
stood that we are not speang of the nostrms of the
day that nosed about for bref period and then tor
gotten after they have their guilty race OF mischief
but of medicine long established, universally przed
and which has met the hearty approval OF the faculty it.
self"
'Scotts Weekly said, August 20
cdr HooFLAND's GERMAN BITTERs, manufactured
by DR.. jackson, are now recommended by Of the
most prominent members of the faculty as an article OF
much efficacy in cases of female weakness Persons OF
debilitated constitutions will find these Bers advahta-
geous to their health, know from experience the
MORE EIIDEN CE.
John G.. Moore, Esq, of the Daily News, said Octo-
Der 3lst:-
"Dn. HooFLAND's GERMAN BrTTERs.-We are try
ing this renowned medicine for stubborn disease OF the
bowels, and can with truth testify to its eficacy we
rived more benefit from the experiment than we derived
previously from years ofaopahc treatment athe hands
of our first physicians"
Hon. C. ID. 'Hinelne, Mayor of the City of Camden,
N. j., says:
"HooFLAND's GERMAN BITTERs.-We have seen
many atterng notices Of this medicine, and the source
from which they induced to make inquiry res
pccting its merits. From inquiry persuaded to
use it, and must say found it specific its action upon
diseases of the liver and digestive organs, and the power
full influence cxert upon nervous prosraton is really
surprising 1t Gains and strengthens the nerves, bring
ing them into state of repose, making sleep refreshing
'If this medicine was more generally used, we are
satisfied there would be less sickness, from the stom
ach liver and SYSTEM the great majority of re-
al and imaginary diseases emanate. Have them in
healthy condition and you bid defiance TO epdemics
generally. This extraordinary medicine would adj
Wise our friends who at all ndysposed, to give it
trial- will recommend ITSELF 1t should in fact be in
every family No other medicine can produce such ev-
licences of merit"
a1S- For sale wholesale and retail at the GERMAN
MEDICINE STORE, No. 100 Arch street, door
below Sixth, Philadelphia and by respectable dealers
generally throughout the country.
5 Sold in Stanton by 7. p. s. j. b. EsKRIDGE, and
LAIRD & TRIMBLE Druggists
Sent Of lS54.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

PURSUANT to decree Of the Circuit Court
of Bath County, rendered on the 18th day OF
October, 1854, in the case of Mary G. Frazier
guardian, &c.. plaintiff, against Virginia Frazier,
and others, Defendants, will, on The 7tA day Of
.Apra, 1855, at the late residence of james p.
Frazier, decd, near Green Valley in Bath Coun-
ty, proceed to sell at public auction, the real es-
tate of said Frazier, consisting of the home place,
containing about 296 ACRES, and between Z
and 800 acres of contiguous wood land, and a
tract of 30 acres of unimproved land, In the SIS
terick draft in said County. Somuch OF the pur-
chase money as may be necessary to pay the costs
of the suit, and expense of sale, will be required
in hand. A credit Of one, two and three years
will be given on the residue of the purchase mon
ey, in equal instalments Bond, with good per-
sonal security, will be required, and the legal IT,
tie retained as further security. The title Is be-
lieved to be unqueStionabe.
ANDREW DAMRON, Comm'r
March 7, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
pIIRLlC SALE.

DY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the sub
I'D scriber, by WIN. Nj. Keeran, bearing date
the22d day of January, 1858, and of record In the
Clerks Office of Augusta county, will proceed
to sell a: public auction, for the purpose mention
ed in said deed, on Wednesday The 2Sth day o.
March neat, the following property The House
andLot in the town of Waynesborough, on which
said Keeran resides, one Cow, one chest of Mill
wright's Tools, and all the Household and Kitch-
en- Furniture, and other personal property men
toned in said deed. will convey such title to
said property as is vested in me by said deed
Terms of sale-cash for all sums Of five dollars or
less all sums above five dollars credit of three
months will be given, the purchaser giving bond
and approved security.
GERARD B. STUART, Trustee.
Feb. 81. lS55.-tdS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
% AUyyhom il NAV Concern.

Jan. 81, ls55.-3m,-Rcp. and Amer. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-28
SPRING SALES, 1855.
NnDDIN
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
PUBLISHER AND WHOLESALE DEALER IN
: Books. Paper, Stationery, and Piano Forte',
WOULD invite the attention of COUNTRY
w DEALERS visiting the city to make their
Spring Purchases, to his large and genteel assort1
ment of Goods appertaining to his trade, which
will be sold upon the most reasonable terms:
Worcester's PIANO FORTES and Princes
NJ. is sole agent for the sale
of the above celebrated Instruments, which are I'M
rivalled and unsurpassed, and sold atmoderate prl-
ces.
o. A general assortment of Musical lnstru-
ments and Musical Merchandise.
Having Bindery attached to his Book Estab-
lishment, he is prepared to manufacture, to order,
every description Of BLANK BOOKS, and ex-
ecute binding in every variety style.
O1- All orders from the country will meet prompt
attention, and be executed as faithfully as II the
purchasers were personally present.
A. NORRIS,
Feb. %, 1855. 81, Main Street.