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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

RICHER THAN PRAIRIE "BoTToMs. "a certain
lot in London is estimated to be worth at the
rate of four million taoo hundred thousand dol
lars an acre! But estimating by the rent in a
fairly similar manner, there is lot in New
York worth at the rate of si1 million dollars
an acre
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

TRICKS OF MIsERs.-Danel Dancer the Gel
ebrated English miser, when he had $4,000 q
year, used to beg pinch Of snuff from all his
friends, and when his box was full, bartered its
contents for tallow candle. But his parsi-
monious ingenuity appears contcmptblein COM
parison with that of the Russian miser, who
learned to bark that he might avoid the expense
of keepinp q dog
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

THE SuRz CANAL.-The French and Egyp-
tian governments seem to be most anxious to
promote this great and useful undertaking, but
the English government is said to regard the
project with disfavor according to some, for
political reasons; according to Others. because
the feasibility and utility of the proposed canal
are much questioned by English engineers Of
note. Another party Of engineers have been
sent to Egypt lately, however, by the English
government, to examine all the details again,
and report accordingly. 1t is believed that
these gentlemen are inclined, as far as their in
vestigations have gone, to coincide with tho
European Commission, and that their report viii.
be favorable. If such be the case, it is believed
that the Sultan's irman to commence the works
will be Immediately granted, and the stock
promptly subscribed. 1t is calculated that it
will take six years to complete the work, and
that it will require on outlay Of between thirty
five and thirty-six million dollars.
An estimate has been made that this great
work will shorten the route Of American vessels
to the East Indies $500 miles, and of course, as
slime is money" will prove desirable in an e.
economical point of view, to our own, as well as
to the commerce of foreign nations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

HOOPS AS LIFE PREsERvERs.-At the burning
of the John Jay on Lake George, there were no
ladies drowned who wore hooped skirts, as the
skirts filled with air, and prevented the wearers
from sinking until assistance was afforded. This
is O well authenticated fact.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

TExAs.-Texas contains ninetynine counties.
1t is supposed some twenty more will be or
ganized at the next session Of the Legislature
Sugar lands in Texas can be obtained at from
three to eight dollars per acre. Galveston has
six thousand population; San Antonio seven
thousand Houston six thousand; Brownsville
five thousand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

"Redect. my brethren," exhorted chaplain,
that a wbosoeyer falls this day in battle, sups to:
n;aht IN Paradise" The fight began, the ranks
the ea P essa sn to hs s ass thee erse yhs
sunner su in Paradise. "True, my son, true" said
the chaplain, shut never eat supper"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

The editor of 8 paper in Schenectady in des-
cribinp the effects of squall upon canal boat,
savs That sswhen the gale was at its highest, the
unfortunate Tao craft keeled to larboard, and the
eaptsin and another cask Of whiskey rolled O.
yerhoard.n lli.l 80
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

EpIroRsHIP- have known very learned
gentleman to obligingly bring US contribution,
with the remark that as we were OF course con-
tinualIy occupied it must doubtless be quite an
accommodation to receive good article once
in o while-and on examining the good" article
in question we have found three gross gramma-
tical errors, divers sins of awkwardncss, and two
words mis-speled, in the first and second SEN
tences A lecture, which will bear printing as
it is delivered, is an exception; and, in u WORD,
there are very few men, who have not served q
regular apprenticeship to the types, who can SIT
down and without shalt or let" express their
thoughts readily and fuently in writing. Yet
with all this we daily meet with gentlemen, VINO,
because they have made an occasional nat ID
friend, or have elaborated drawling story or
poem in some incautious paper,talk daringly and
dashingly of journalism, and graciously inform
us how they would make things ny round II they
were only editors.
Singular-every man, no matter how stupid
lie is,always seems to be morally convinced that
if everything else fails, he can either manage
small farm or edit apaper-and experience shows
that where there are hundred educated young
men capable of successfully practising protes-
sion. there are not more than one or two who -
really enough of genus,a scholar and man OF
practical sense to make good editor. In fact,
though all the world reads papers, there are very
few out of the business who have ever taken the
pains to acquire much information relative TO IL
and the natural consequence is, that its DIM
culties are appreciated.-Phila. Bulletin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

It is an inexplicable fact that men buried in
=, ~ oysiancbe - of snow hear distinctly every
word uttered by those who are seeking for them
while their most strenuous shouts fail to pene-
trabe even few feet of the snow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24
Helm One Another.

A man very lame, was little to blame,
To stray far away from his humble abode;
Hot, thirsty, bemired, and heartily tired,
He laid himself down in the road.
While thus he reclined, q man that was blind
Came by, and entreated his aid:
Deprived of my sight, unassisted tonight,
shall not reach my home, Pm afraid"
"Intelligence give of the place where you live
Said the cripple" perhaps may know it:
In my road it may be, md Jyou'U carry me
1t will give me much pleasure to show it.
"Great strength you've got, which, alas have
not
In my legs so fatigued every nerve is;
For the use of your back, for the eyes that you
lack
Nv pair shall be at your service"
Said the poor blind man, "what wonderful
plan,
Pray get on my shoulders, good brother;
I see all mankind, if they were but inclined,
May constantly help one another"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

A BEAUTrrUL EXPERIMENTAL beautiful ex-
perimeat was recently exhibited in England, by
gentleman named Laurent Several plants
were made to flower almost instantaneously:
"The plants to be experimental upon, Sc
lection of geraniuns and rose tree were placed
in two deep boxes Of, to all appearance, common
garden mould, and having been covered with
glass shades or bells, each having small hole IN
the top, which was at first plugged, NJ. Herbert
proceeded to water them, if We may use the
word, with some chemical amalgam, which,
acting upon other chemicals already in the
earth, for it was evidently, and, indeed admit
ted, to be, prepared for the purpose, caused
high degree of heat as was evinced by the rising
Of steam or vapor within the bell. which was
allowed in some measure to escape through the
hole alluded to, and, indeed, by the feel OF this
vapor NJ Herbert appeared to regulate the heat
necessary to effect his object In about flve or
six minutes from the commencement OF opera
tions, the buds on the geraniums began to open,
and within ten or twelve minutes they were In
full bloom, and the blossoms distributed amongst
the ladies present The experiment with the
rose.tree was unsuccessful, NJ Herbert alleging
that it had only been in his possession about
half an hour, and he had, therefore, not had SUI
fcient time to prepare it. From this 1t Will DO
seen that the whole of the operation is not SO in
stantaneous as would appear to themere locker
on at the moment of blossoming; but, neyerthe-
less the invention may prove useful to those
who wish to deck their boudoirs or drawing
rooms with flowers before nature brings them
forth in due course, and in which, by the by,
she is this wear somewhat tardy."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

A BOYS IDEA.-Schoolmast little
boy, what is your name9" Little Boy-'Jule.' y
choolmaster-"Oh, no your name is julius
Next little boy, what is yourss" Second Boy
-ssMy name is Bilious"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

Cowper was certainly a Freemason, as he
wanted to erect lodge in some "vast wilder
ness"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24
JOHN TYLER. wS. H. TYLER.
TYLER & SON,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

l36 Cary Street, K1CHMUNU, II
TOHN TYLER having associated with him IN the
81 Commission Business his Son, WM. II. TYLER, the
business will hereafter be conducted under the style OF
Ano 1S56 TYLER 4 SON.
rTNHE subscriber takes this method of saying to his
friends who consign Produce to Tyler 4 Son, or
request orders to be filed that having for the past
thirty years heen actively engaged in the purchase and
sale of Tobacco Wheat, -Four, CorR Bacon, Butter,
aters himself to be able to give satisfaction, his
particular attention will be devoted TO this portion OF
the business. JOHN Tf LEk
REFER TO
VIM. Withrow, ir.,.................Wa ir., .Waynesboro'.
John ] Bell do.
A. NJ Mosby, .........................S Staunton
] Crawford - do.
And to leading business men and farmers generally
ssy"Consignors please state County and Post Office
Richmond Aup 1876
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

HOUSEKEEPING will give to intellect, to
Immortality, to religion, and to all virtues, the
honor that belongs to them. And still 1t may
be boldly affirmed that the economy, taste and
skill and neatness in the kitchen, have great
deal to in making life happy and prosperous.-''
Nor is it indispensably necessary that house
should be filled with Injuries The qualihca-,
tons for all good housekeeping can be displayed
as we'll in small as large one. A small house
can be more easily kept clean than palace.
Economy is the most needed in the absence OF
abundance =, -,
Taste is as well displayed in placing the dish
es on pine table, as in arranging the folds OF a
damask curtain.
Skillful cooking is s.readily discovered in a
nicely baked potato, or respectable johnny
cake as in brown sirloin or brace OF can
vass backs.
The charm of good housekeeping is in the Or
der, economy, and taste displayed in attention
to little things, and these little things have
wonderful influence.
A dirty kitchen and bad cooking have driven
MANY o one from home to seek comfort and
happiness somewhere else.
Domestic economy is n science-a theory OF
life which oil sensible women ought to study
and practice. None of our excellent girls are
fit to be married until they are thoroughly edu-
Gated in the deep and profound mysteries OF the
kitchen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

LAUaH1Na.-Commend 70 us good hearty
laugher-one that explodes the vowels without
''let or hindrance"-that rings the changes, on
the q, Q, i, o, u, and y, and wakes the echoes If
their are any asleep.
This may not be exactly according to D'Orsay !;
it may be decidedly vulgar; if so, it'll not be
the very first time that diamonds have been
found in the dust.
We just heard one of those good: wholesome
laughs, and a hod-carrier was the author ofit.-
Ten to one, he is an honest, generous fellow, who
carries, besides his hod, such thing as heart
about him, week days and Sundays. 1t was no
hollow, ghostly laugh, but round, full, human
explosion, with body and soul to it; that one
cannot help liking, whether he will or not.
A man may "smile and smile, and be VII
lian :" not 50 with your hearty laugher. But
a simper, that diffuses sickly moonlight over
the face, and chuckle that lodges in the throat,
and reddens the face, and shuts the eyes, are
our abomination. We nn abide regular Leath-
er Stocking laugh, still, deep hearty and noise
less, that shakes the frame like an ague, and is
only INDUCED in upon special occasions. 1t IS
Ike dinner for one-not social to be sure, but
then comfortable and endurable. 1t is conta-
gious witha, and altogether luxury of laugh,
If one knows how to enjoy it.
Bnt the most musical of all things, is the free,
ringing laugher, OF childhood. No frost in it,no,
guile in it, it should be classed with the song OF
bird, and the murmur of brooks. 1t speaks
the vacant mind"-not the thoughtless, but the
care-free mind, before the heavy strings OF this
harp of life, are wound over and over, for the
graver, sadder notes of the time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

DIAPER AND good su pply
L ofCap and Letter Paper and Envelopes, jus t re-
ceived by ROBT. COWflN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

SMOKING BACCOs-80 bbls prime old
= Lynchburg Smoking Tobacco just received and for
sale. kO u GLENDf,
Staunton J,pe 1s 1856 Per G. T. CocuRAy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-01-30

SENATE

D,fcrTci Proceedings OF Monday
Mr. AMBLER, from the Commtte. for Courts Of ius
tcc reported the following bills To amcnd the 25th and
Sad sections OF chapter l22 OF tho Code Of Virginia
amend the 18th section Of the passed Nav ~ lisa
entitled concerning the OF the circuit courts
To change the times ct holding said courts Ia the
18th circuit.
The following resolutions OF inquiry we're offered:
by Mr. WESr-of Incorporating Joint stock eompa-
ny the aud three iNhs principle to construed
turnpike from New Mntnsvilc, wcrci county, to Middle.
bourn, Tyler county.
BY Mr.. SrEENROD-oi placing the real estate of the
La Belle Iron Works Company the footing
property.
by Mr. TATE-rclative 10 increasing the allowance to
clerks OF circuit courts.
by Mr. PARkS-of increasing the capital stock of the
Coal River Navigation Company, and providing for =
State subscription to the Tor the purpose compile.
ting the improvements and navigation OF Coal river
By Mr. TALEW Elliot authorizing the Roanoke Val.
ley X X Company to mortgage their road in order Dor
money for the of their debts and the
of ears. Sc.
Mr. JOHNSON presented the petition ct the Mayor aud
Common Councimen of the city of Liberty PRAYING for
an extension OF the corporate limits of said town Refer
red to the Committee on General Laws.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-01-30
DIED,

Amer sir long weeks of the suffering almost
hitting which borne with eykness and
the ~ maturity Ia Northumberland county
liih cohcr
tllenfy aud Mary Lansdell. HENRY
the urst born Of his devoted father and moth
whilst enduring feelings almost by grief
at this sad bereavement here Of
the most lovely Of children He loved who
snrS HIN for his charms disposition
manners lie the hnest and noble
lt was repeatedly said Of him. with features
handsome; h@ eounenance Intellectual
pressing Innocence gyey and pleasure his disposition
c most anhbe, sweetest and best
uee therefore pleasing AID agreeable all who
general remark concerning him what child little
Clay w. lie was indeed Of the ARREST brightest
but he pucked from midst for
cline being too for arh and fitted only for Heaven
God Whose designs
Of and proper take this much object Of affection.
anctou, his almost parents most severe Of
all trials II indeed truly henrreDing h,m their
darling whom they had loved prtlsi
hloIJ suffer De DID, and finally give up to
hid forever from their hereafter though
they ~ drst nconsoa they reconcile themselves
tate Hnd 10 the will ~ AlM-r Providence that
viii uabe them TO bear loss, which their dear clds gain
they 10 the willingly submit their
that the evil TO come" darling gone bosom
~ our Heavenly Father forever TO be bliss
hope meet him again. when SEPARATION will be
say, then,
Thou 10 the grave, hut
When tud Thy ransom, aud guardian and guide,
lie licc and took thee and will thee,
Where death has sling, since ill.,. Saviour has died"
Halifax. January, $50. D.. A.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-01-30
SENATE.

TUESDAY, Jan. 80
communication received from the Governor of
the Common wealth. submitting for the consideration of
the General Assembly communication fron the Pre.i.
dent OF the Board OF Visitors OF tho Va Military Inst
tute enclosing the reports OF the semi exanna
ton ot the Cadets requesting the attention of the g
laure to the wants of the Institution &c Laid on thu,
table and ordered to be printed
communication also received from the Goyeruor
snelo>nga statement of the condition OF the Monticello
Bank on the LIST inst.
\ message received from the House of Delegates
by Mt POWELL announcing the passage OF a bill.
BILLS REPORTED.
Mr. LOGAN. from the Committee ON general laws re-
'rted senate bill forming the county of - out of
portions of Lee, Scott and Russell
Mr.. DENEALE, from tho Committee ON Roads &c
reported inc ini'o"ig Senate bills: AppropHang So 5uO
to complete the Lcwsburg aud Msrams Bottom Turnpike
10 authorize an extension OF the Va and Tenn K In
Richmond, and to authorize AN independent Comnanv u,
construct railroad from Richmond to Lynchbury ON fail
urc OF the Va and Tenn r. r. Co. To make said xten
sion to incorporate the Fncasc and Covington and Ae
ghany Turnpike company; incorporate the Edinburr
aud Winchester aud MoOreield Turnpike company to a
orizc the Board o Public Works construct railroad
sons Bridge aud Purgotory Mountain Turnpike compa.
Mr. LOGAN from the committee on general laws pre-
sented also tine following bills: To amend and re-crract
the lot and I'd sections of passed Jan 10th 1908
entitled an act to incorporate the Trustees in the lower
parish Oi Nansemond for certain purpose therein mention.
ed to incorporate the Writ Institute in the county of
Ohio Va TO place tile real estate OF la Belle Iron Works
company on the footing personal property and House
bill TO amend chapter lOl oi the code
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolutions of enquiry were offered:
by Mr.. JOHNSON-oi amending the 35tb ebsnter n,
the code require the Clerks of Courts TO furnish
the Commissioners OF the Revenue of the several counties
with lists ot all DEGREES tor the sale lands where the title
Is retained and of all DEGREES confirming reports OF such
sales together with the OF the purchasers and to
require the Commissioners of Revenue to transfer such
lands to THE purchasers aud to them Unnecessary
DAY.
On motion OF Mr.. FLOOD the Senate proceeded To IN.
execution OF the order Of the day bill authorizing
loan to the Virginia and Tennessee railroad company
The subject was debated by Messrs FlooD JoHNsoS
and CAMPBELL in favor oil the BILL and CArLErr uLD and
WHrrE in opposition.
Pending the discussion, motion of Mr. LOGAN the
Senate adjourned
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-01-30
MEETING At PIrTsYLYANIN CnTRr unI,sr

At convention OF delegates Tor the Fifth Congressional
District held at Pttsylvaa Court House on Monday the
2lst OF January 1856, Danl Mari ESD OF Campbell was
called to the chair aud L. NJ Shumaker E. was appoint
ed Scceary.
The object OF the meeting explained be the election
OF delegate To represent this district the National Con
vrtion OF the American Party be held ON the 22i of
February next in the city oi Philadelphia; Whereupon on
motion, the Hon Thomas = Fournoy unanimously an
pointed delegate to said Convention aud VIM Martin
Esq, of Henry appointed alternate.
The following preamble and resolutions were then offered
by Elisha +. Keen read To the Convention and unan-
mously adopted
Whereas, The American party, in National Convention
assembled at Philadelphia, in June last adopted series
OF resolu lions, proposed and sanctioned a La. of fed
eral action:
Hcoice, That the American pasy OF this
District, cordially endorse and approve the platform OF
principles adopted by said Convention u sound national
and conservative.
Rcsoirsd, That while pretermt any expression Of
preference for any individual II candidate for the Prs.
dpcv i the OF this Convention that our
To the National Convention assemble at Philadelphia on
22ni February be and il hereby instructed to vote for no
nial such candidate who does abide by and i'm good
FAITH sustain the Philadelphia platform. it now cx-
its
Rc''ired That copy of these proceedings signed by
the President and countersgned by the Secretary be sent
to the Danville Register for publication
On motion the Convention adjourned
ID. MARI, PresidrnL
l.. VI. SHUMAKER SscTefdTV.