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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

Too Proud TO BEG.-It is said there are
thousands of worthy citizens, men and wo-
men, in New York-as there are. no doubt,
hundreds in Baltmore-who are too proud
to beg, or let their circum> ances be known,
and are, therefore, silently pining in secret
destitution. The Mirror says the pawn
shops only tell their sad story:
First 60 the luxuries-the supcrfluous
furniture-the silver ,poons--the spare CO
thing-the jewelry, even to the bridal ring /;
and then the bedding tie tables, the chairs,
and so on through the whole inventory OF
articles that can be dispensed with, while
life is retained. To accommodate this in
born and inaienabe American pride, the
pawn shops are provided with stalls, so that
the melancholy bar!ering may be done with
out exposing the poor victim Of that "pecu-
liar institution" to public shame. The a.
mount of business at these establishments
within the last three months exceeds all
precedent. Watches, gold pencils, and sill
yer spoons have been pledged by the bush
els, and every nameahe and unnameable
article of furniture and clothing. A friend
of ours saw poor woman at SIMPSONS one
day last week pawning her nndrr clothing
to raise a shilling to 90 TO market WITH
Another had cut up her bed and made ii
into pillows, which she had pawned for a
similar purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

e. King Kamehamaha Judging from a
private letter from the Sandwich Islands,
must be royal monarch. The letter says
"He loafs around the town of Honolulu
peeps into a tavern, and is ready to take g
.iip' with any body that asks him. Ht
Mt worth red cent, land auctionecrs won
AXE his bid al on auction J"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

MISUNDERSTANDING in this world
is so fatal to the development OF the intel
ectua powers Of the young as what are
commonly called expectations. Take two
boys of the same age, and as nearly as may
be of the same capabilities. Inform one
that he is heir to large fortune, which,
one day or other, must come into his pos
session tell the other that he has not SIX
pence 10 depend on; but must thrive by his
own exertion-and ten years afterwards
there will be mighty difference between
them. You will find one has wrapped up
his talent in a napkin, while the other has
laid it out at interest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

NAPOLEON on PHYsIcIAYS.-NapoIcon is
said 10 have remarked Of society Of ply
sicans who made scientific efforts to find
the soul: They do not believe that man
has a soul, because they cannot find it with
their disseciing knife"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14
STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
RYJ. A. & l.. WADDELL, Jr.
Il L X NJ s .

sy- The "SPECTiTOR" is published once 'reek
q! Tso Dollars year. paid in Gdcanee, or itco DoI,
lars and Fifty Cents if delayed beyond tie expiration q
he year NJ subscription oi be discontinued 6 Gt e
option of ths Editors, until all arrearaSes are pad
cy- All COMMUNICATIONS TO the Etitors 6y ma'! m"s'
Ss post- paid or then triH not be attended TO-
IDVER TTSEJIENTS of thirteen lines (or less
snsertea three times for dollar, and Twenty-Five GEMS
for each Subsequent continuance. Larger advertisements
sAserted IN he same proportion.
isersl d,coant made to those ,cho adcertise by h'
Sssr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

A Curious BIRD.-Few persons have
ever heard of the Campanero, or bell-blrd
of Demerara 1t is of snowy whiteness
and about the size of a jay. A tube nearly
three inches long, rises from its forehead,
and this Gealhery spine the bird can fill with
air at pleasure. Every forr or five min
utes, in the depths Of the forest its call may
be heard from a distance of three miles
making tolling noise like that ofa convent
bell.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

SPONGE BUSINESS AT KEY WEsT.-A
correspondent at Key West, Florida, a lit
tie town situated upon the sandbank island
of that name, says the sponge fisheries OF
that district are becoming very important.
The fishermen have realized $50 900 for
what they have collected among the Flori-
da reefs and inets during the past year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

THE WHITE ANT OF INDIA.-The fol-
LIVING account of the white ant Is commu-
nicated by Dr. Scudder, of Madras, East
Indies:
Zone of the most destructive little crea-
lures in India is the white ant, which is a.
bout half the size of our American black
ant. 1t Is impossible to preserve wood
floors if they can get at them. They will
90 through walls, even to the tops of the
houses, and destroy the tlmbers there. 1t
is said that the queen ant is always to be
found in the nelghborhood of house in
tested by white ants, though not nnder IT.,
and that her destruction causes that Of her
subjects. Many years ago, DR.. Carey IN
variaby dug up the ground in the neigh
borhood of any building so infested, and
killed the queen, and the plan proved IN
every instance successful. The queen ant
is singular creature. She is found in a
very secluded spo: Of the nest If we dig
into the ant bill, we shall find many rooms,
sometimes hundreds OF them, where the
ants make their home. If we dig near the
centre, we shall find a room shaped like two
saucers put together. Within this, lies the
queen. She is like white worm, some
what transparent and grows to the enor-
nous size of mans little finger. TO this
body is attached the natural and small hand
of the small ant. All around her room are
very small entrances about the size OF a
pins head, and at each of these doors Is
stationed a sentinel TO guald her from any
insect intruders. These sentnels are very
watchful, and if disturbed. they show their
little nippers, and if in their power they
will cut their enemy into two parts as with
a pair Of scissors. The queen hes quiet
not being able to move her great body, and
If she were, she could not get out OF her
palace. 1t is said that the ants bring her
food and supply all her wants. While she,
month after month continues TO fill up her
little world with her mischevous little
BROOD"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

~ An IriShman who was ncar-sighed,
and about to fight duel. insisted that he
should stand six PAGES nearer to his antag-
onist than the latter to him, and both were
to fire at the same time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

e An inveterate bachelor being asked
by a sentimental young miss, why he did
not secure some fond ones company IN his
voyage on the ocean of life, replied, ~
would, if | were sure such an ocean would
be Pacific" Prudent old bach
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

! The fairies made her labor llght 1or her'-
She sold her fish and, when she came
home. found little water running from
the spring, fire alight in the courtyard,
and piece of bread beside it. She made
some water hot, crumbed the bread into it,
ate her hot sop and fell asleep.
Next morning she awoke very thirsty,
but there was no water. The little cellar
er was at her elbow to remind her that she
must 60 fishing and marketing before she
breakfasted She fell at one into great
rage. 81 WISH" she thought to herself, ii
wish you were-where the pepper grows"
AT once she felt the elf upon her nose,
where he began to punish her with thick
bristle, beating her cheeks and tickling her
nostrils so that she half killed herself with
sneeZing.
."Wait bit. madam" he cried. "Pll
teach you poItencss. Where the pepper
grows, indeed I'll pepper you"
Swanhlda .fshed and went to market,
where two of her rejected suitors saw her,
and came up at once, to buy some OF her
| fish and to mock her. So the EeXt year
passed the sultorS came one after another
ieering at Swanhilda. She took every day
TO market basketlul of the finest fish. and
in exchange carried home every day, so
much money. that ste was after all little
comforted But she was compelled to put
the money by, and live on the spare diet
that the cellarer provided. And while she
was thus humbled, Swanhilda saw that a.
mong all the old suitors who mocked at her
IN her day of disgrace, there came one who
approached her always as of old, with
blu>hing reverence, and honored her as
much as ever, though she was reduced TO
the condition of fish-wiie. Her heart
then sotened and she understood the worth
of love- Therefore, at the end OF three
years, she consented to marry this young
knight. The produce Of her marketing in
which the faries had always helped her to
success. amounted by that time to vast
sum, so tha she had no difficulty in obey
inc the rest Of the directions Of the little
celarer, who had been made her maj or-do-
mo by the fairy queen. To every one OF
her old suiiors, rude as they had lately
been in recognition Of her own former rude
ness, she sent many fair words and costly
gifts. BluShing with maidenly humility
and modesty, she was led to the altar by
the suitor who had loved her with true
devotion, and to the friendly faries who
attended at her wedding she made her last
promise, which she kept faithfully. 1t was
never to ride any more Barbary horses, but
to amble on a palircy as gentle lady
should.
1t Is instructive to compare the grace
and delicacy of this legend Of the Tanning
of Shrew with the apparent roughness
of the people among whom it is current
Household UordS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

Ns= Napoleon's hat once fell off at : re-
view, when young lieutenant stepped for
ward and picked It up, and returned it to
him. Thank you, captain" said the En-
peror "In what regiment, sire p retorted
the Lieutenant as quickly as possible. Ma
roleon smiled. passed on, and forthwith had
the lucky youth promoted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

Ge"Music has charms to soothe The saw.
age breast" !" is a quotation from Cong-eve's
tragedy The MournibgBrldc.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

GG- Tommy Doddy makes a very fair at
tempt indeed, at joke. He says that Ed
gar Poe used 10 drink strong tea to excite
him to poetical inspiration. Tommy says
it is no wonder that 7 should make Poe a
DOcI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

A MENDICANT LENDING FIVE HUNDRED
DoLLARS.-The Buffalo Republic, Fec. |,
saws "A well known gentleman doing bus
mess and residing in the upper part Of the
city, had occasion few days since to make
loan of $500 and applied to one of. his
friends for assistance. His friend happen
ell at that moment to be "short,' was una
! bic to accommodate him, bn offered TO ac-
company him TO the house Of worthy Ger
man in this city, where he had no doubt the
desired object could be effected. The two
accordingly proceeded to the house OF My
neer,' where our friend stated his object,
and having satisfied the German in regard
to ''u>ancc," security, &c, a we'll hlled
stocking was brought out, and the S300
forthwith counted down and placed IN his
hands, accompanied by the remark, 81 lend
you five hundred ,ollar more 1t you want
en-" This generous offer was declined,
the Transaction was closed, and as our friend
turned TO leave, the door opened aud in
trooped d the three or four ragged children OF
the money lender with baskets on their
arms, whom the borrower at once recosniz-
ed as Irregular customer" at bis house. and
who had Just that moment returned from his
larder with their customary supply OF cold
vIctuals-(or the boarders.
FANNY FERN DAGUERREoTYED.-She is
full forty, is Fanny. Sports curls like
girl of seventeen. They are auburn-po-
etcally so. Has keen, flashing eye
Nose between Grecian and Roman, rather
thin and rather good looking. Cheeks with
good deal-quile too much-coloring.-
Comes of rouge. Bad taste, but no bu>i-
ness of ours. Lips we'll TUNED, and indi-
cative of frmness rather than of-sugar.-
Chin handsomely cbseled. Whole coun
tenancc oetokens woman Of spirit and
high nature generally. Form fine. Chest
a model. Not surpassed. Carriage grace
fui and stateIy Iy.-Rither tall, and emphat-
ically gentnel. Pretty foot. Ankles 10
match. Hand small Likes to show It,
Dresses in the cut-and-dash school. Fond
Of ribbons, laces, millinery, &C., generally.
Talks rapidly. Is witty and brilliant cut
ting la>hful. Proud as Lucifer Fond
of fun. Hates most of her relations
Treats her father and Nat, almost bruteiul
ly. Has three as pretty girls as ever wore
curls. Is proud of them, and justly. Is
heartess. Is frt. Lives in clover. Is
worth $4,000. Got by pen and ink
When passing the streets takes eight eyes
out of ten. On the whole, wonderful wo-
man is Fanny.-BoSloa Dispatch.
rs. A wag observes that he looks under
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

A INDUSTRIOUS GUN.-The largest cam
non in the world is in Bajapoor, India, and
weighs forty tons; seat in the interior ac-
commodities five persons, without much
crowdng. 1t is formed Of mixed metal, OF
which there Is said to be some portion OF
gold, and considerable quantity of silver
Upon being fired off as salute on one oc-
caslon, though not charged with more than
half the weight of powder which its cham
Der could contain, the conclusion was aw-
ful; it shook many of the buildings to their
foundations, and the terrified inhabitants, as
the reverberation rolled along, expected to
see the domes and towers, survivors OF for
mer shocks, come tumbling about their ears.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

arzs A wag observes that he looks under
the marriage head for the news Of the n' ak.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

TIE Ice TRADE.-Six million dollars is
invested in the ice trade IN this country,
giving employment totem thousand men lo'
part of the year. Boston last year ex-
ported one hundred and fiity-sx thousand
five hundred and forty tons, and New York
20 600 tons. The most OF this was sent to
the Southern States New York city alone
consumes about $50, 900 tons annually.
PAPER "WIpERs" IN JApAN.-An officer
of the English expedition to Japan writes :
81 had an opportunity of seeing paper used
instead OF pocket handkerchlels, although
the latter article is in use when the heat
opprcsses. ventilation not being attended to.
Two hours of our time make one hour Ja-
panese the day begins at six in the morn
ing and ends at six in the evening"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

ig- The man who "earns his bread be
fore he eats it )" who, while procuring tn
means of ample subsistence for himself an
family is at the same time beneiittlns tn
community in which he lives, will perns
the following. as all readers should do, wit
an acknowledgment of the well-expresse
truths which it contains
1.-The noblest men know on earth,
Are men whose hands are brown with toll =;
Who, backed by no ancestral graves,
Hew down the woods and till the soil,
And win thereby prouder name
Than follows kings or warriors iame."
"The working men. whate'er their task,
Who carve the stone or bear The hod,
They bear upon their honest brows
The royal stamp and seal OF God
And worthier are their drops Of sweat
Than diamonds in a corunet.
Good bless the noble working men,
Who rear the cities of the plain;
Who dig the mines, who build the ships,
And drive the commerce of the main:
God bless them for their t"iling hands
Have wrought the glory OF all lands"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-02-14

le> The Railway Advocate tells the fol-
loving good story at the expense OF one OF
the supper ten" of New York :-Mr.-'
is one of the "merchant prlnces," of the
Empire City, and though living in one OF
the most spacious mansions on the fifth
Avenue. his entire family consists of him.
self and his wife. Meeting friend from
the country one day he invited him up to
view his house. The friend was shown the
gorgeous rooms with tasselated floors and
magnificent frcscoed ceilings, and finally
was taken into the lower rooms, IN one OF
which he found small regiment of colored
servants seated at bountiful dinner. On
his return home he was asked if he had
seen Mr.. So-and-so' "Oh yes" "What
is he doing now?' "Well, when saw him
he was Keeping a Niger boarding house on
the Fifth-avr"
Butte record., 1855-10-27
JONES, TOBlN g. CO..
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS,
Corner If Saneone and Sacramento SIS
San Francisco.

Corner # Saneome and Sacramento SIS
San Franciso0,
A RE now prepared to offer to the trade a
"A large and well assorted stock of desira-
Die all and Winter Goods received per recent
nrrivais, comprising Bonnet Ribbons. black
md colored Yeiict Ribbons, white and black
six Blonde Laces, Jaconet and Swiss Inser-
tous and Edgings; Ladies embroidered Col
lars, Sleeves and Chemisettes; Thread Fig
iDgs and Laces English black Grape. au1 a
general variety Of the latest styles Of NH u
cry Goods, Laces and Embroileries Also
Lodgers. " Wcstenholms and Barnes & Sons
Pocket hniles, Cissors. Eazors and Razor
Srop-; Buttons Of all descriptions, Threads
Needles, Pms and Bindings; Combs and
Brushes Of all kinds; ladies' and childrcn's
Hosiery: Indies aud gen,lemen's Gloves and
Hludkerchiefs; Zephyr Worstod. Trimmings
nud Braiis, India Rubber Balls; assorted toys;
Babies Wax Dolls. and assorted China Dolls
Game Bags, Shot Belts and Pouches. Porte
MONIES; Envelopes and Letter Paper; assort-
ment Of Pertumery; Yankee and German No
tons, &c sc
All Of which win be sold at the lowest rates
for cash.
y b - New Goods received by every
steamer cct2Q-3m
Butte record., 1855-10-27
STOLEN.

IN the night Of August 18th, from the Hon
&Scut House. y miles north Of Marysvile a
small sized California mare. SAID mare is
light dun or claybank color, has Maj John
B1well's mark and brand, and is somewhat
advanced with foal. With her was taken a
Spanish saddle, nearly new, bride, riggel
with chains at the bit, with hair reins.
Any one giving information that viii lead to
the detection Of the thief and recovery of the
property, Will be literally rewarded on appH-
cation to the Honeut House, or to Frank Bird
sells stable, Marysyille
al8-4I c. ". STILES.
Butte record., 1855-10-27

~ Z WOULD, most respectfully, call the
w attention Of our country and CITY
friends to our very large and choice stock .:
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND 81,
SHOES, &c, which We have been re Pay
coiyiug within the last month, most Of t.
which were selected by one Of the partners il
New York. consisting in part, Of
Plain figured & rlaid,C.otbs and ca.smers,
silks. Printed and Enbroid-
Colorcl Narcclines an5|cTe7l table ceyeIs
sarins .NHte and cold B!an-
Black, figured & plain tets,
silks Embroidered muslin
Printed Linen Lawns Collars and sleeves
French Jncouets aud Chemiscttes and sleeves
Lawns il sets,
Printed Organdie Mus Lace < Muslin slctyes,
ius, NouTning collars.
Spring De LANES and Embroidered l. l,dAfs
Uhallles, Jacouet aud Swiss
French and American, Trimmings
Giughams, t3anis and RUaics
Jacouet 4 Swiss mus Ladies' and chi dren's
Inns Hosiery Of all kinds.
Nainsook & Paris mus-,hid Gloves N Felt Mits
lin. ibounets and Ribbons
French. English, nC,rarasal's & Umbrellas
American Prints Fable Damask & Nap
Irish Linens and iawn-t kins,
New York Mills mus IL }rowshng Of every va
At, 81 81 81 and 10 riety
Sheetiugs, Heavy Ducks & drills,
Linen sheetings and fickings, cottonados,
Pillow Linen. Kentucky Jeans,
Embroidered Lace and ~ bite i coloroI Flan-
musius curtains, nels.
silk, wool and cotton Drucrets, Mating, Sc
Damlsks.
We wish to call particular attention to our
stock Of
SUEJIGER CLIO THING
just getting out from New y ok, lnauulGctur
ed to order for Us
Country merchants can be supplied with all
kinds Of heavy goods, atSan Francisco jo5biug
prices We 20 Ia for "quick sales aud small
profits" We shall continue to get out some
thiug new by every steamer, and would be
most happy to have all give US = call
WALKER IS WILSON,
Wes. sleol D. near second.
Marvsviue
y. B. Particular attention paid toorders
Butte record., 1855-10-27
Notice to Justices of the Peace.

State Of California sc
County Of Butte
The Justices of the Peace elect, in the
several Townships in the County Of Butte, viii
meet at the Court House, in the town Of Bid
well. on Monday the 5th day of November, A.
D. 1855, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. to elect two asso-
ciate Justices Of the Court Of Sessions, in and
for said County.
By order Of the Hon. Jos. E. N LEWIS,
County Judge.
Given under my hand at the town Of Bid
well, this the 18th day Of October, A D. 1865
MILES CHAPLIN, Clerk,
n50 Per \. E. GRIFFITHs, Deputy.
Butte record., 1855-10-27
Ie8al 5Loittca.
G II Crosette.

State Of California; G Il Crosette.
County Of Butte, ".
Bidwou Township g. Fargo, & Co.
The People Of the state Of California to A.
Fargo * Co. Greeting You are hereby com
maudei to 7ppear before me at my office in
Bidweu on the 6th day of November, y. D.
1888, at ten o'clock A. NJ 70 answer tie COM
plaint Of c. Il Crosette, claiming SllG.50,
balance due for printing and advertising,
when judgment viii he taken against you for
the above amount with sis and damage, if
you fail to appear aud answer
Given under ny hand TINS Oct 18Th 4.
1853. " s Stafford.
oet20 Justice Of the Peace
Butte record., 1855-10-27
RUN HERE EVERYBODY
LQHN IOLBERGV

JDIN LOLDL HIrII
EE0ULD respectfully inform the citizens
~ Of Bilweu saa vicinity. that lie is
Hrepared TO 10 all kin Of work in his line Of
business in , workmaul.ke manner, with dis
34tca. AID on reasonable terms. Having al
says on hand large assortment Of dry Iuu-
Der, he IS ready to make 70 order. DOORS.
WINDOW SASH, TABLES. ROCKERS. &c,
ALL KINDS OF CABINET WORK. and in fact
anything appertaining to his business
IS B thard Iaales set, and repaired
Shop on Charles street. below Hess 4 Lar
combs Brick Store. B.dwcli 4atf
Butte record., 1855-10-27
? r o c l a III q { o n =.
eI 0Co REWAEn.

NA AEREAS one STEWART KELLY stands
w charged by the Grand Jury Of Edorado
county with the crime Of murder, committed
on the - day Of -, 1873, on the body
Of one Daniel C. Howe, and whereas, said
Stewart Kelly je still at large:
Now. therefore, by virtue Of the power in
ne vested 10y the laws Of the state, hereby
orfer
A REWARD OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
tr tie apprehension and conviction Of said
s.ewart Kelly.
~ Witness my hand and the great
(rs } seal Of the state Of California, at Sac
TO- rameuto, this. the 25sh day Of Sep
~ tenber A D. loj5
JOHN BIGLER.
ATTEST: ] W DENVER, Secretary of State.
By ". H. r. WOODS, Deputy.
DESCRIPTION Said Kelly is represented
(. he a man Of about five feet ten inches high,
slim made, smooth face, light hair, weighs
from l50 to 1860 pounds, is from twenty to
twenty-five years Of age, has sore eyes. q down
expression Of countcnauce, and speaks fluent
j. Had On when he left, a check shirt, pair
of miners overalls, straw hat and old SHOES
Butte record., 1855-10-27

State Of California, ! In the district court of
County Of Butte. 5 ninth judicial district.
The people of the State Of California, pltf.
rs John II Harper, defendant.
TJNO the Hon. II. p. Dangerfeld, Judge of
Z the Ninth District Court Of the Ninth
Judicial District. and to ". L Sexton, -
District Attorney Take notice that an ap-
plication will be made to his Excellency, John
Bigler, Governor Of California for the pardon
Of the said defendant, John II. Harper, who
was convicted in said Court at the December
term, A. D., 1853, and sentenced to seven
years imprisonment in the State Prison, for
the crime Of Grand Larceny. committed in
said County and that said application viii be
made and presented by the undersigned, as
soon as the law will permit.
Dated at Chico, Butte County, this 30th day
Of august, A. . l655.
seE22 46 st JOHN T. N CAULEY.