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MBlDNDUS SgRApSo
Funny Scenes.

The Ferry boat between this city and
Camden last week, was the theatre of
all occurrence not very often witnessed
under the circumstances. On Friday
at noon, the day being little pleasant
and the lady passengers. which by the
way comprised only as enjoying the
scenery of the Island. Pretty soon
shout was heard.
'Mien Cot! Men Cot! wife is going
to be schick.' ..'
Instanter the ladies all rushed into
the ladies cabin. and sure enough there
sat florid specimen of Il Swedish wo-
man, enduring the incipient pangs of
parturiion with great patience. The
husband was speedily turned ont of the
cabin by tho ladies one of whom kept
watch at the door while others made
prepai alton to receive the expected
stranger. Of course we cannot enter
into the details of this subject for we
were on the outside observing the hus-
baud, who begged for admission. .
oh mein Coll he shouted through
tho door. Keep stiff upper lip Kat
rina, ,ont be schart, Oh mein Co,!'
and he danced around the deck in fe.
yer of excitement. ......... ..
1t was impossible to quiet him, until
In few minutes, one of the ladies in
formed him tho without granting him
admission that it was all over
'Ish it boy or gall :? he shouted.
1T is girl said the sentinel, anxious
for little amusement. ......... ......
oh donder!' was the vexed reply.
No matter, gall is better as no.
tin m'0
It's a boy again said the LADY,
'Vos ish it changed-vos it gal vuus,
and now a leetle boy
No
Thousand tuyfuls! vot ish it den2
There are two--a boy and girl.-
You had better procure carriage wher
the boat lands
Oh dat ish goot! Dat ish better a.
goot, boy and gall init one job
Katrina ish pumkins, always knew
il.
And tho happy husband disappeared
in search Of cab TO conduct his famil,
homeward. a
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Protestant Americas Book for the Times!
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HISTORY OF ROMANESNI.

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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-03

ABSENCE OF MIND.--I once heard OF
q clergyman who went jogging along
the road till he came to turnpike
what is to pay?' PAY, sir, for what?'
asked the gatekeeper. why, for my
horse, to be sure your horse, sir !
what horse? Here is no horse, sir. -
No horse! bless mo-" said he sudden
ly, looking down between his legs, 4
thought l was on horseback Lord
Dudley was one Of the most absent
men l ever met in society. One day
he met me in the street, and invited me
to meet myself. "Dinc with me to-
day, and | will get Sydney Smith to
meet you" | admitted the temptation
he held out with me, but said was
engaged to meet him elsewhere. An
other time, on meeting me, he put his
arm through mine, muttcring, 81 don't
mind walking with him little way
I'll walk with him as far as the end of
the street." AS we proceeded together
w. passed. "That is the villain" ex-
claimed he, "who helped me yesterday
to asparagus, and gave me no roast"
He very nearly upset my gravity once
in the pulpit. He was sitting i,nmedi-
ately under me, apparently very atton-
tive, when suddenly he took up his
stick, as if he had been in the House
Of Commons, and tapping it on the
ground, cried ont in a low but audible
whisper, Hear, hear ar!"--,Syd1,ey
Smith.
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FANCY PRINTIN&.

) We have supplied ourselves with all the
materials necessary for doing fancy work ~
such as Gold and Silver Bronze, lRed, Blue
aud Green lnk--tine glazed Paper! Of various
hues, Sc, and we have the reS,nsi,e skill
and experience to use them to Advantage.
Orders Tor fancy Labels, &c. will DE promp,
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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-03

a Coop REAsoN.--A grand Jury 10
the South ignored a bill against huge
negro, for stealing chickens, and before
discharging him from custody The Judge
bade him stand reprimaDded He con.
Guided as follows
"You may now go John; (Shakipp
his foger st him. let me warn you new
or to appear here again"
John with delight beaminq from his
big white eyes. aud with broad grin.
displaying a row Of beautiful ivory re.
Piled; I'LL. ... .....
IL wouldn't hin dis iimo Judge, only
tho constable fotch me-
Bob, that's a fine horse you have
got there what is no worth 7"
"Tbree hundred and fifty dollars"
"Not SO much az tbat?"
Eyes, every cent Of it, and another
fifty on top oft"
care you sure T.
Eyes, III swear to it,"
"All right"
"Wbat aro you so thunderin' iDquioi.
tive for ~
"Merely for assessing purposes; am
assessor for this ward. and only wanted
to know what you rated your nag at.'
II haze been witily said. tlrst IN rail.
road accident, absence ofbojy is bettor
than ptess0se of miOd.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-03
MorgantoWn Marble Works.
SHEETS, HARRISON & co.

Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Marble,
Mamgtacturers Of Monuments, Tomb
stones. Headstones, &c.
Have established a Marble Factory in Nor
gantown, and are prepared to finish Grave
stones of every description, on the shortest
notice and most reasonable terms. Their
work will be done in the most approved
style, as they employ none but the best OF
workmen. Persons wishing to purchase a
splendid article of the kind will do well to
give them call. All orders, either by let.
ter or otherwise. promptly attended to. Shop
on Walnut street, near Front.
Morgantown, Jan. 20, 1855. If
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-03
Iron and Hardware Store

NHE SUBSCRIBER would announoo =, "a.
~ public that he has just received a, ,bs
Commercial Buildings, Morgsntown, Va. large
aud general assortment of -
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
:, Consisting in part of Mill, Cross.cut Hand and
lemon saws; Broad, Hand, and choppinr Axos.
,n ~. Hammers, Adzes, Augurs, Braces and
Bitts' Gouges, Chisols, Planes, Rules, squares.
Suagos, Spirit and Plumb Levels; a great var,
Sty OF Door and Window Fastenincs; TIL and
Chest Locks; Brass, cast and wrought Butt ana
strap Hinges. A fine assortment Of EG'geT~
Table Css1Ic,.u II
scissors, Shears, Razors, &c !; Hand and Hench
wees, Smiths Vices, Anyis, Below. Stook ana
Dies; Screwplate; Files, Rasps, lEneliSb. Ger
man and American Steclj Guns, Gun.locks Ana
Sun-parreis; wall, paint, cloth and hair Brushes.
Brass and Bell-metal Kettles, together with "a,
riety OF other articles which will sell WH0r' q
SALE oR RETAIL, at ,prcos which cannot fail
AS he does business on the ssReady Pay,, s,,-
em' ne adds no extra per cent. for bad debts =
Iron and Nails. 4 ;!:. " = s' s.n a.,
Prising all the various size o r Iron and NaiIs,
his own manufacture and of tho best onaI;,v
+. III. OLIPHANT. W
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-03
The American Platform.

The following are the platform and prin-
ciples OF The American Organization, adopted
by the National Council at philadelphia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
SalaaaOzA's Patent

Grain and Grass-se9a Separator.
T5yfIS Machine was invented and patented by
4 G. B. Salmon, of Illinois, and, wherever it
has been exhibited, has taken precedence Of all
others for cleaning Grain and Grass Seeds.
The First Silver Medal was awarded to the in
~enlor at the Worlds Fair in New York, and the
first prize at the New York State Fair in 1852.
1t has been adopted by the Richmond city Nlllers,
who recommend it as the best machine known for
separating cookies and other impurities from wheat
1t will separate any two seeds of different size or
weight, is simple in its construction, and easily
kept in order. 1t is peculiarly adapted to farmers
uses as it requires but little power to work it, and
cleans grain more perfectly than any machine now
in use.
1t can be furnished at the following prices, viz :
For farmers Machine that will clean Is to
80 bushels per hour, $50
For farmers Machine that will clean 80
to so bushels per hour, 35
For farmers Machine arranged for horse
power) that will clean 80 bushels per hour, so
For Miller's Machine that will clean 80 to
80 bushels per hour, IS
For Mller's Machine that will clean so to
rs bushels per hour, 100
For Miller's Machine that will clean l25
to 80 bushels per hour, $50
For Miller's Machine that will clean $50
to 200 bushels per hour, 200
Address RO. Nj. ANDERSON,
Commission Merchant, Richmond, Va
n. B.-County Rights will be sold on reason
able terms.
Feb 2S, 1855. r. NJ. A.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
watches, Clocks q JeweTrv.

TIME 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, Guld Lockets,
Gold, Coral and JET Crosses. Also, great yar-
ETY. of Finger Rings, plain or set with Diamonds !;
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold Pencils and
Pens, all of the best quality.
Also, a 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 Knives and 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 my stock of watches, both Gold and Sill
yer, defy competition as regards quality and
quantity, am prepared to sell them by the single
watch, or dozen, that persons can be sure of be-
inc suited with watch out of my extensive
stock. All | ask is trial to convince persons (;
1t will be much to their advantage to purchase
from me. guarantee all goods sell to be what
they 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.
Cid Gold and Silver bought or taken in ex-
change, and the highest price given.
Nav IL, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
SCOVvE7g

HAVING secured from Robbins u BeDD' tne IMana
IL facurcrs, the exclusive right to sell IN inc
IF augusta, Rockingham aud Rocbridge inc 'ri. az :,
Corn and Cob Crushcr known as the LITTLE uiaSd,
am prepared 70 furnish them promptly at 'n9 @
prices, adding freight and expenses ms MN n"S
tanned more sudden celebrity for dong us wILh WIZ,
extraordinary and certainty than any o'hei ,S
chine offered to the Agricultural worlu. ~ cJ
argument to show that the advantage OF hasis
ground, when and where wanted, free from mus. H..
acdity would warrant the outlay for one OF these
much time and trouble also being saved WINE ho S' I
of tolls alone will repay the cost OF the mil III very
short time.
These Mis- are guaranteed in ecey respect. ,,.,,
No. is warranted to grind with one morse 1n
els per hour, price at factory 41 NO. 3, 10
price $50; No. A. 90 bushels, price 500, o. aon nIs
suitable for Stock feeding They can DC easiy reE"'a
ted to grind fine coarse are remarkably SIMPLE ~
constructions and complete, ready Tor use
machinery An opportunity will be offered on wOut'
days to witness them in operations winch aiO"o "i'
ed TO secure large demand.
will also again receive orders tor furnishing oT ny
crop PENNOCR'S CELEBARIED WHEA1
DRILL, with Grass Seed and Oats Sower II desireo'
of which have sold large numbers IN this county. Far
" attention requested from those VINO arc IN WANT Is
there is sometimes delay with late orders. ~,
Also Snclair'S Famous Stra,r, Cntt9' ana re.'''oc"
Corn SheLeywthc very best articles Of the kind in use
GEO. f. PRICE, Hardware Dealer, =,
Opposite Cushtng's, Staunton, va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Saddle and Harness Furnishing Store

vENHE subscriber has removed his establishment
i to the Store on Augusta Street, between the
stores of Staples s. Martin and Brightwell s.
Hope, near the Railroad Depot, where he has on
hands splendid stock of Saddlery Find Ca
lngs; Trees of all styles; Bits; Stirrups =-ssass
assorted Spurs of best quality Harness Mount
ings of every description; Stage Harness Mount
ings; Stage Harness Wagon do; Stage and Draft
Collars; Coach do; Buggy do; Scotch do; Eng
lsh Bride Fills, and domestic do; Whips of eve
ry description Trunks in great variety; Hand
do Boston Valses; Carpet Bags; Bonnet Box
es Hat Boxes; Ladies' Fancy Work Boxes Fly
Nets; Ear Tips, and Hoods Canes ofevery style;
Wood Mats; Hog Skins Morocco Skins; Patent
Leather; Enameled do; Fancy Bride Fronts;
English Web; Roller and Union do; Rein Web;
Three Cord Silk and Thread ; and in short every
article in this line Of business.
He is also constantly manufacturing Saddles,
Brides and Harness of every description, by the
best workmen in the Valley.
He especially invites the attention of country
Saddlers to his stock of materials before purchas
ing elsewhere.
He will give personal attention at the Store
when not engaged as Jailor of the county.
II. E. BRYAN.
Staunton, March 81, 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
DIR. L B. WRIGHTS
Unfailing "sorofnleus Antidete,"
A SAFE AND SPEEDY CURE for all diss
UuSS3 ITISIIIH tIUHI
IaIpyTPJ'rV OF THE RT,OOD.

- eases diiSl'iS NUN
PMPURiTY OF THE BLOOD,
of whatever form or name. Unlike most other so
called remedies that are daily advertised and COM
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this medicine has been prepared with the utmost
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standing. Owing to the frequent and accumula-
tine cases of scroiulous nature, and the utter In
ability of the Faculty 10 treat it successfully, DR..
Wright spent, during ten years of his life, all his
leisure hours from his practice, in study to dscov-
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disease. At length, having satisfied himself that
he had succeeded. in 1916 he commenced the use
of the ..Scrofulous Antidote" in his practice with
the most remarkable success. Since which time
its fame has. without the aid of advertising in the
newspapers, spread far and wide. Reports of its
wonderful cures have gone from mouth to mouth,
until the demand for it, combined with the earn
est solicitations of his friends, has induced him to
offer it to the suffering throughout the country.
In SO doing, the Doctor would remind those suf-
ferng that it is prepared by him personally, and
contains nothing but what is
PURELY VEGETABLE,
and calculated to act directly upon the blood,
cleansing it from all impurities, and by It's magic
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A treatise on '.Scrouous Diseases can be had
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