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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02
SAGACITY OF A DOG.

We take the following from the Trinity,
California, Times 1t certainly records one of
the most remarkable instances we have ever
heard of, of canine 'sagacity' as it is called,
but which, in this instance seems more like
the exercise of the same reason with which
man is gifted, but the exclusive possession of
which he arrogates to himself.
VIM. Dredge lives about five miles from
town, at the base of the mountains which tow
er north ofn 4 short time after midnight
on the morning of Wednesday last, ho was "a
reused from his slumbers by the mournful
howl of dog. No menace on his part could
rid him otthe presence OF the strange intruder.
The dog continued to walk around the cabin,
still repeating his dismal moaning and how
ling, occasionally making efforts to effect an
entrance through the closed doorway. Sur
prised ard somewhat alarmed at this singular
demonstration, Mr.. Dredge at last hastily dres-
sed himself and unbolted the door, when a
large mastiff rushed within. The dog at once
caught hold of his pants and employed every
gentle means TO induce the gentleman to ac-
company him outside. Dredge's first impress
sion was that the animal was mad, and yet SO
peculiar and earnest were the dumb entreat-
les, that he finally yielded and proceeded With
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02

A WAY TO KEEP EGGs.-During long voy-
age 10 SouthAmerica it was noticed how fresh
called upon for his secret. He said as he pur-
chased his stock, he packed it down in small
boxes-rasin boxes-and afterwards, about
once a-week, turned every box but the one out
of which he was using. That was all. Ihe
reason of his success is, that by turning the
eggs over he keeps the yolks about the middle
of the albumen. If still, the yolk will after a
while find its way through the white to the
shell, and when it does so, the egg will spoil.
Hens understand this fact, for they, as is well
known, turn over the eggs upon which they
set at least daily.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02
VOL. 2.--NO. 46.

table spoonful of yeast, stirring them well
together, and bottle for use. The corks must
be well secured. The drinks viii be in high
perfection in four or five days. This is a very
refreshing and wholesome beverage, and ono
which may be largely partsken of without any
unpleasant results even in the hottest weather.
Those who make use of old cider, will find
this much superior as common field beverage.
Telegraph.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-07-02
OH GIVE NOT UP TO SORROW.
BY EDGAR W. DAVIS.

BY EDGAR W. DAVIS.
Oh give not up to sorrow,
And never know despair
Let hope light up the morrow,
With all its holy cheer,
Why should we mar the moments
That past us swiftly fly,
By cruel, dark forebodings,
When joy itself is nigh?
Though dark misfortunes meet US,
And friends and fortune fail,
And many objects greet us,
To tell the sadden'd tale
Let's view it as our share of toll,
That's nobly to be borne
And light will be the burthen,
Howe'er the heart was torn.
oh give not up to sorrow.
And never know despair
Let Hope light up the morrow,
With all its holy cheer
He who can light the darkness
Win every care disarm-
The storm of life will rags to-day;
Tomorrow brings it calm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-31
For the Spectator
Time ard the Town Clock.


Editors Spectator How does 1t happen .hal
our Town Clock don't go; and that when u does
go,it don't 70 right; and that when goes fish''
it don't give the true time9 -, =,
The time kept by the Central Ra'iroad IS salu
to be regulated by that kept at the natlotal o.
servatory at Washington which cannot dihei
more than eigAt minutes from the true time al
Staunton and yet there is generally dil!erenoe
of at least fifteen minutes between the lown
Clock and the Railroad time. =.
Would tNot be well for our Town authori'les
to have it ascertained precisely where the Town
of Stanton stands upon the worlds mass. NS
Latitude, and more especially its Longitude,
If we knew our exact Longitude we could ev-
cry day have the means Of keeping time ana II
we could not be allowed to catch up with wash
ington city we would know how far to keep re-
spectfully behind her. -,
1t is rather pleasing incident to get 10 tne
Depot twenty-three hours and htty-nlne minutes
before the train leaves and to be told that II you
had been minute earlier you could have gone
day sooner. | have tried it and 1t Is astohsh'
ing how little felt conforted by aScertainlhs
that according to the Town Clock the tram Jus'
gone would not leave for at least ten nllnuteS
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Stauntoa Swttatur.
STAUNTON, VA.
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 81. 1856.
Blue Ridge Tunnel.

On Monday morning last, at an early hour, the
workmen in the western end Of the Blue Ridge
Tunnel perforated Il hole, about two inches IN
circumference, tlsoUgh the mountain, and, IL
the language OF Gen. Gordon, daylight now
shines through the Blue Ridge" This event
caused great joy an the part Of the workmen
and every one OF them Immediately laid down
their tools to spend Tie rest of the day in q
frolic
SO accurately had been all the calculations
made BY Col. Crozet that the augur holes from
both ends of the tunnel were only half al
inch distant from each other, when they met, and
the length of the tunnel us computed by meas
urement on the outside, over the top OF the
mountain, and as accurately measured inside
after the perforaton, was less than six inches.
The draft at Tie pesioration is strong enough
to extinguish light on the eastern side.
Col Crozet, Mr.. Kelley, Mr.. Alexander, Of
the Charlottesville Jeiersonian, Qo whom We
are indebted for these tactS,) and several other
gentlemen were in the eastern tunnel soon aitei
the hole had been cut through when several
toasts, pertinent 10 the occasion, were drank in
whiskey and cold water.
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DIED.,

On the 22d of November, 1856, near Houston, Mis-
sissppi after illness of two days, of congestion Of
the brain, CHARLES, only son of Cyrus b. Baldwin
Esq, aged about years.
MARIETTA T., daughter of William N. Logan, for
merly of Augusta county, Va departed this life the
25h of September 1885, at the residence of JAS Hoge
in Wvthe county, Va.-aged 16 years and % days.
Marietta being early taught the principles Of Chris
anity home and at Sabbath School alsoher father
being great friend to Sabbath Schools-at early
age she sought and obtained the pearl of great price
under the ministry of the Rev. +. NJ Tanning In DC
ober 1855, she connected herself with the church. and
she lived jealous Christian, until she was called up
on to leave many warm hearted friends and the church
below to join with friends and the church triumphant
in heaven Marietta lovely girl, and loved mos
by those wEo knew her best. Her friends mourn, bu
mot as those who have no hope" May the good Lord
bless her friends and may they meet her in heaven,
Guest Station Wise CO, JonN II. HoGg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-31

On Tuesday, the 23rd inst, the dwelling
house of Mr. James A. Frazier, at Jennings
Gap, in this county was destroyed by fire, and
q small negro child was consumed in the flames
All the family were from home, and the child
had been left fastened up in the house by Its
mother A negro man returning with team
was the first to discoyerthe fire. lie burst open
a door, but the whole interior Of the dwelling
was in flames. We have heard no estimate Of
the pecuniary loss.
On Thursday night last, between II and o
clock, the residence Of Mrs. Mildred Nelson, on
Christians Greek, six miles from Staunton, was
also destroyed by fire. 1t is supposed that the
fire was communicated to the roof by . spark
from the chimney The family barely escaped
with their lives. \ few articles OF parlour fur
niture were saved, but everything else, includ-
ing wearing apparel, was consumed. There
was no insurance, and the loss is probably five
thousand dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-31
100 ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND Fo,

OUU SALE-Having determined to 60 to the West
the undersigned will offer for sale the well known
FARM on which they reside, situated on the Turn
pike road between Waynesboro and Fishersville-
This highly valuable property embraces two tracts ~
inc together one containing SEQ Acres, the other 49,
and will be sold separately or together as may best
suit purchasers In the offer for sale of this land those
who may wish to purchase are presented with an op.
nortunity of supplying themselves with OF the most
valuable and desirable farms in the Valley Of Va. 1t
is situated within 215 miles of the Depos OF Waynes
boro' and Fishersville-s conveniently supplied with
fine Timber contains some fifty or sixty acres of Mead
ow unsurpassed in the county, and is watered by a
hold and constant stream that its way through
the middle almost from one extremity to the other
The improvements are substantial and abundant
Two fine Merchant Mills and three or four Churches
are within 215 miles of the place and the society is
moral and agreeable Come and look around foryour-
selves There is fine young Orchard on the premis-
es ANDREW A. STEELE
Doc "a 1s56.-tf SAM'L II. STEELE.
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Jso. HunrEL and W. W. MCGUIRE, Esqs., comm'rs.
10000 TIcKETs-3,2so pRIzEslll

MORE THAN ONE PRIZE TO EVERY TEN TICKETS
NOVEL SCHEMEl.!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-31

EXECUTOR'S SALE OF a LU \ Is u 10
IL MILLS AND REAL, ESTATE.-By virtue of the
last will and testament of John Roller decd, shall
proceed sell TO the highest biddersin the town OF
Mt Crawford on TurSday tie 18Th day Of February,
1851 that valuable Mill known as. MT CRAWFORD
MILLS. The Mill House rs large and has three run OF
Burs l Chopper, Plaster Mill, Corn Crusher and Saw
MILL ana is located the Valley Turnpike, and in on
of the finest wheat, growing sections In the Valiey
Virginia 1t has suficency OF water to run the ma
chinery at all of the year. and is capable OF ma
king from % 40 barrels of ourper day. The repu,
aton Of the -four made at this mill has been as good
it be. There is Miller's House. Stable and a.
bout acres of land attached This desirable property
is u miles from Stanton, and s from Harrsonburg,
the terminus of the Manassa Gap Railroad.
Also, at the same time and place, a lot contMnng
One fourth Of an Acre, situated In the towDW MI
Crawford land lot at the South end OF Mt. Crawford
containing about Acres This lot is considered very
valuable ON account of its contiguity to town. Also
an improved lot on hcSouhwest of the Valley Turn
pike, containing about Acres 1t has on it Il tolera
BILE Dwelling House, Cooper Shop, &C. &c.
Also at the same time will be offered for sale tract
of Land living in North River Gap, Augusta county
supposed to contain 1--WE Thousand Five Hum
bred Acres. A small portion of this land is cleared
and has on 1t several Dwellings. 1t could be made
one ofthe best Stock Farms the country fimproved
Also, tract of land near Pleasant Grove Church
known as the "Whiize Land" This tract contains o.
bout 40 Acres onehalf of which is cleared, and the
other half in fine timber.
Also tract of land adjoining the lands of Hammond
Hahn and others, containing about Is Acres. This
landi of good quality, and very heavily timbered. II
is considered very valuable.
Also, lot of land lying on North River, supposed
to contain Acres, Srhich there is fine mill seat
and water power. ft f.
Also, another lot of land, adjoining the lands Of
Samuel Slusser and others, known the "TutwileI
Land,s and containing abont Il Acres This IS con-
sidered valuable, on account of its fine timber.
The sale of the above valuable Real Estate will be
commenced on the day above named, and continued
from day to day until the wholeis sold. Accurate sur
veys will be made of all the lands except the Mountain
Land, which will be sold in gross.
Also, at the same time, will be sold~a number Of
Shares of Stock in the Valley Turnpike Company.
Ley Terms will be easy and accommodating and
made known on the days of sale.
p. S. ROLLER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-31
VALUABLE FARM FOR sALE.-By vir.

Y tue Of a Power Of Attorney, this day executed to
me by Robert Mcclure, sr., shall proceed, on the
premises, Saturday, the 10th day Of January, 1857
10 offer at public auction, the valuable FARM on which
said Robert Mcclure now resides, containing 142 A.
cres, and adjoining the lands of Robt Snapp, David
Fuitz, Chesley Kinney, and Others and lying about
three and half miles from Staunton. The land is
consist of a very comfortable DWELLING HOUSE
Stable, and other out buildings There is an Orchard
of yonug Apple Trees on the farm. more desirable
and productive small farm is rarely offered in market
and as the sale be made without reserve fair
chance for good investment is presented.
TERMS OF SALE Enough in cash to pay costs Of
sale and debt which binds the land, amounting to a
bout Sl700, and the balance in one, two and three
years; bonds with good security to be given for the
deferred payments or the vendors lien retained there
for. HUGH w. SIIEFFEY,
Attorney in fact for for Il. Mcclure, ST..
Dec. 10, ls56.-tds.
~ Rockingham Register copy and mark cost.
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3 80 prizes amounting to ........ S2C4 900
Whole Tickets SO, Halves 50, Quarters s2H

The 5O7 Prizes decided in the usual manner
The 5000 Prizes of $40 are determined by the last
figure of the Number that draws the $4,000 Prize
For example, if the Number drawing the $4,000 Prize
ends with No l. then all the Tickets where the num-
Der ends in will be entitled 10 so. If the Number
ends with No g then all the Tickets where the Num-
Der ends in 2 will be entitled TO $40, and so on to O.
Certificates of Paekdges will be sold at the following
rates, which is the risk:
Certificate of a Package of 10 wholes, $50
+" 10 Halves, 80
10 Quarters, ..........10
Orders for Tickets can be addressed either to
S. SWAN q CO., atlanta, Ga.
or S. SWAN, montgomery, ala.
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Plan of Swan Il Co.'S Lotteries.

10000, Numbers corresponding with those on the
Tickets are placed in one Wheel. The Prizes are
placed in another Wheel. a Number is drawn
from the Number Wheel, and at the same time Prizt
is drawn from the other Wheel. The Prize drawn is
placed against the Number drawn. This operation is
repeated until all the Prizes are drawn out.
IN ORDERING TICKETS enclose the money tc
our address for the Tickets ordered, receipt Of
which they will be forwarded by first mail.
The List Of Drawn Numbers and Prizes will be for
warded to the purchasers Immediately after The draw
ing.
~" Purchasers will please write their signatures
plain, and give their Post Office County and State.
"a" Remember that every Prize is drawn, and pay
able in full WITHOUT DEDUCTION.
Ny All Prizes of$1000 and under, paid Immediately
after the drawing-other prizes at the usual time Of
thirty DAYS, in full without deduction
Accommodations strictly confidential.
Prize Tickets cashed or renewed in other Tickets al
either office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-31

NTOTICE.-The subscriber wishes TO employ three
~ men, with families of sober, steady habits to
settle on and improve his mountain lands. Three
crops ofgrain will be given for clearing and fencing
any number of acres they may WISH and stipulated
sum, Per acre for all they may clear over and above.
The land produces all the different kinds of grain and
is Il superior soil for Irish potatoes.
ANY person wishing to look at the land will find
accommodating and obligng guide in the person OF
David Lack, who will accompany them in my absence.
There are already some improvements on the land,
though of an inferior quality The land lies convent
ent % different Churches, Mills and Schools Good
testimonials will be required for habits Of temperance
honesty and industry. Call and see!
THOMAS o. SlTLINGT0N,
Crab Bottom Highland county, Va.
Dec "a, 1S56--6ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-31

RAILROAD CoLusIoN-A serious collision oc-
Cured on the Virginia Central railroad, last
Thursday morning, between the hours of IL and
u o'clock, by which five negro men were badly
injured. The accident seemed to have been one
OF those in which no one is to blame. BY L late
change in the running schedule the trains COM
ing East and going West meet at turnout three
miles East of GordouSville, and there pass. The
Western train, under the command OF Captain
Gooch, waited the appointed time, and thon
started for Gordonsvle. The Eastern train,
Capt. Swift, left Gordonsville at fifteen minutes
past / | o'clock, and would have reached the
turnout in time but for the fact that the train
was heavy one, aud Capt. Swift was detained
few minutes to take OH passengers. When he
got under way, surprising that he would reach
the turnout in ample time, he was running down
at the rate of twenty miles an hour and did not
discover the Western train till nearly upon il, as
it was then in cut and curve, about two miles
and half from GordonsvSle.
Capt. Gooch, on the western tran was stand
ing on the platform, and hearing the whistle OF
the approaching train, immediately put down his
brakes, and awaited the result Having nearly
succeeded in checking his train, Capt. Gooch
stood to his post, until the approaching train was
nearly upon him, when he leaped off and was
followed by his ''brake-hands," none of them re-
ceiving any injury. As quick as thought, the
eastern train dashed iuriou>ly upon the western
one, knocking it back about twenty feet, and
crushing two of the coaches, as well as breaking
both engines slightly
BY this collision five negro men were badly
injured. Three of them had their legs broken
another had his leg and foot crushed, and the
fifth had his jaw bone broken. One OF them has
since died.
The most remarkable fact connected with thi:
&C .ident is, thatnota siugle white person wa,
seriously injare,l. Ga the train going West there
were seventy white passengers and sixty ser
wants, and on the train coming East, there were
about the same number of passengers, white anC
black The Engineer on the Western train, Mr.
John Horton, jumped off just before the collision
took place, and received a slight bruise. Mr.
VIM. Harris, the Engineer ON the Western train
stood to his post, and received no injury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-31
$50 Prizes amounting to. .s2O4 900

$3.50 Prizes, amounting to.............. s%O4,ooo
WHOLE TICKETS, $40; Halves, So; Quarters, "a.
5000 Prizes of $40 will be determined by the last
figure of the Number that draws the $4,000 PIlZe:-
For example, if the Number drawing the S4o Trlze
ends with No J. then all the Tickets where the Num-
Der ends in will be entitled to $40. If the Number
ends with No. 9 then all the Tickets where the Num-
Der ends in will be entitled TO & 80, and so ON to O.
Certificates of Packages will be sold at the following
rates. which is the risk oo
Certificate of Package of 10 Whole Tickets. go
"e' 10 Half =" ... 80
10 Quarter go. Is
Address Orders for Tickets or Certificates OF Packa-
go N''''N' y S. SWAN & CO., Atlanta, Ga.
or S.sSWAN, Montgomery, Ala.
Dec 3, 1856.
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Dec. 81, 185s-tds, Ee'or. Of Il Role1 decd.
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the world Hence its extraordinary and unheard OF
popularity Mr.. Bonner the Proprietor ofthe Ledger,
employs the best talent in the country and by SO do
ing makes the best paper. Such writers as Fanny
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4 -D,MiNisTRAT0R's SALE will, On II

A DMINISTRAT0R's SALE will, on the
n 9M day Of January, 1857, at the late residence of
Fenel Anthony, decd, two miles west Of Deereld, Of
fer at public SALE all the Personal Property of said
decd, consisting in part of twohorse Wagon, one
horse Wagon, nearly new and good Horse, Cows;
Pl9ughs, Harrow, and all of the Farming Utensils;
Beds and Bedding; Household and Kitchen Furniture;
lot of fine Russia, Beaver, Musk, Coon and Lambs's
Wool Hats, OF the most fashionable and latest style;
a quantity of unfinished Wool Hats, together with
large lot of finishing material TO which the attention
of iaters is particularly invited Also, all the Hat
ter's Tools Blocks, Hoops, &C.; one large Lead or
Pewter Kettle and one large Copper Kettle Terms
accommodating. j. BECK, Admir-.
Dec. "a, 1S5G.-3ts.
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YIALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT FOR

Y SALE.-In pursuance of a deed of trust, made to
me on the - day of October, 1885, by Thomas /. Gas
teman and Wife will proceed, on Saturday. tile SlSt
day of January 1857, on Main street, in the town of
Stanton, to offer for sale the valuable HOUSE AND
LOT recently occupied by Mr.. Castleman: There are
Seven Acres of ground attached to the house. The
may be deemed best on the day of SALE plan of the
premises and of the lots, as they may be laid off will
be ready for inspection at my Office prior to the day of
sale.
TERMS OF SALE SO much in cash MS may be re-
cessary to pay the costs of the balance in three
equal annual payments, with interest payable annually
on the whole amount from the day of sale. Bonds,
with good security, to be given for the deferred pay
meus and the vendors lien to be retained for the pur-
chase money is paid, as the purchaser may prefer
HUGH VI. SHEFFEY, Trustee
n B-The creditors of Mr.. Castleman will file with
the undersigned the evidences or statements OF their
debts. HUGH W. SHEffEl.
Dee o. lS5G-tds.-Vind copy.
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Mothers look TO your little ones, when, from over
eating or other causes they become troubled with Bow
ell Complaints, Worms, or Cholera Inantum, and be
admonished by the first symptoms All these diseases
if not promptly attended to, may destroy their lives
The best remedy known for these diseases is DR. SAN
FORDS INYIG0RAT0R, which will, after few do
SEES drive away the disease and restore your darngs
to playfulness health and activity Otherwise coffin
might have been their doom. BE warned in time
When your children complain of loss ofappetie, and
look salow and bad, try the lNyIGoRAToR.
Dec "a lS56.-lm0.