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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08
Anv,cp GRArrs.-Respect grav hair e.pecioll,

ADVICE GRATIS. Respect gray hair,especially
your nwn-I.ock up the piano when Won are
,.,ir- o,jt of town.- Estimate man according
70 his worth, and not according 10 what he is
worth to you bills are chickens that always
come home to ro"St.-Io be candid, speak of
the present as though they were absent; to be
charitable, speak ot the absent as though they
we're present. -Puhch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

The FRENCH RAILWAY SwINDLE-ihe New
York papers contain additional accounts Of the
arrest uf Louis Grel,t and AuguSle ParOte. who
are charged with swindling one of the ROtlis.
cllilis out of 81 100000, in shares OF the Great
Western Railway of France. The Herald's re
porter having converSed with him, says:
Louis Greet acknowledges that he has been
in the employ of the Northern Railway Conpa-
nv. chartered September 25, 1885, that lie has
s. l.eculated with many others ut the Partisan Ex-
Change, but has not been fortunate. "To cover
my l,sses," said he. ii have Used shares belong
ing to the Stockholders, it is true. but do not
think that am more guilty than the Roths-
childs who persecute ME so cruelty now, or Per-
reire, Mires and Mlillaud, who are now the
great inen of the day, and have made their for
tunes by speculations. Eighteen months ago, a
person by the name ot Guerin Succeeded in EN-
bezzeling one thousand shares OF the company
where was employed. Mr. Rothschild kept
the tact u secret, although Guerin was known to
travel in Italy and the U. States. d had sever
al houses built at Chapelle st. Denis The
money which had with me when arrested Is
IN no way the proceeds Of any enibezzemcnt; it
has beell lent lie 10y several relatives. Us | an
able to prove. Ii amounts to %, l60 francs,
which the agent who arrested me look us ais"
my watch and chain, which bought twelve
years ago II am guilty." added Grelet, of
breach OF trust, and OF having followed the ex-
ample OF thuSe who surrounded me. The let
ter which had written to my mistress which
has alsO been taken from nle, ) 0ws that | have
not the large amount of money that the agents
of RuhSchilds suppose had for in that letter |
apologise tor not having taken her with ne, on
account OF my poverty"
Auguste Parote who is under arrest, we found
quite depressed in mind; he protested his inno-
ceuce most streuuously. He was dealer III
.orses in Paris, and INDUCED occasionally in
stock Speculation; and it WAS at the change that
lie became acquainted with Grelet, buying from
nim aud selling for his account stocks of the
Northern Railway Company, without knowing
that they CAME from q FRAUDULENT source. AS
soon i> was aware of the fact" said he, II sold
all my property and left, with my wife, for the
United STATES Tor fear Of being implicated.
thought myself perfectly safe here,is had com
.nited no crime, and depoSited part Of the mon
ey 10000 tranc,) at the banking house of Mr..
.jelnont. Tii, has cen seized. and alsu To-
UUU francs in bills, which had in my portfolio,
and 81 900 in gold Even 10000 francs rhe sa-
wings ot my vile, had been taken from her
trunk"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

CHURCH PoI1rIcs.- Alton Qllinoi) paper
states as one of the effects of two churches in
that CITY becoming political as well as religious
sanctnores that some of their members are get
ting into very worldly ways. "One pew-owngr
in Rev. Mr.. Haley'S church offers 10 bet his pew,
elgbly situated, and valued at $lO0, against n
pew in tie Rev. Mr.. Nortons church, on the re-
suit of the general election in November.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

The new cent piece recently finished at the
United States Mint. Philadelphia, is the size of
fc old half-cent. and is composed of tiity-seven
parts of copper, at nickel, and one of zinc.
1t has a light appearance, with q faint red tint,
and is in beautiful contrast with the American
silver and gold pieces, and will not, as the old
cent did, tarnish them BY contact. The weight
of the new is only seventy-two grains-that OF
he present copper cent is ,ne hundred and six
ty-eIsht,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

WHAT ARE TmNGs CoMIHG To?-One Of or
New England contemporaries states, (Says tie
Philadelphia Pre,byteriar.) on a late Sabbath
evening, whilst the pastor of certain church was
preaching hot political sermon, one of his
hearers, not thinking it for edi6cation, took up
his hat and rose to retire, when the congrega-
tion imediately saluted him with storm of
hisses."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

Religious liberation in Turkey. notwithstand.
ing the violent opposition Of the fanatcal Turks,
is proving reality. Since it was established
LOG Christian churches have been repaired or
constructed. The Sultan alone contributed g..
600 for one building in the island of Candia. AID
in fact every thing is done 10y his Government
and himself to c,nciliate his subjects and im.
prove the condition Of tie emp ire.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

PLEASURES OF INSECT LlFE.-Insects generally
must lead truly jovial life, Think what it
must be to lodge in lily Imagine palace of
ivory and pearl, with pillars of silver and capi-
tails of gold, all exhalng such perfume as never
arose from human censor. Fancy again the
fun of tucking themselves up for the night in
the folds of u rose, rocked to sleep by the gentle
signs of the summer air, nothing to do when
you awake bat to wash yourselves in dew
drnn. and to tall to and eat Your bed clothes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

GnRErr SruARr.-rais celebrated portrait
painter once INST Il LADY in the street in Boston,
who saluted him with
"Ah. Mr. Stuart, have seen your miniature.
anl kissed il, because it was so much like you!'
And did it kiss you in return z"
"Why, no."
Then madam" replied Stuart, 1t was not
at all like mel"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08
Example. of the Power of Music.

When Madame Malibran, the celebrated ltal
ian songstress, from frigate's deck sang "Kule
Britannia" to the sailors of an English fleet, SC
thrilling was the effect of the patriotic air as
performed by her matchless voice, and 80 Wild
and delirols an enthusiasm was awakened III
those hearts of oak, that the discipline OF the
service could not he maintained: and. WHEN u
became necessary for her TO go on shore, 1t was
with the greatest difficulty. so extreme was the
confusion and so many desired to assist. that II
boats crew CO; Id be selected to hear from the
ship the well nigh adured freight.
At the battle of Quebec. in 1859, while the
British troops were retreating in great disorder,
the General complained to a field officer in Fra
zer's regiment of the bad conduct OF bis corps.
Sir" said he. with great warmth, lyon did very
wrong in forbidding the pipers to play thl'
morning; nothing encourages the Highlander
so much on the day of action. Nay, even now
it would be of llSe" LET them blow a. they
like, then said the General, IF it will bring
back the men," The pipers were then ordered
TO play IA tavorite ir; and the moment the
Highlanders heard the music. they returned to
their duty with tile most cheerful aacrty.
An instance not less remarkable than the a.
bove is mentioned by Sir John Malcolm, in his
history of Persia. A Persian chief Of Kurdish
tribe who remained several days with the Brit
ish Mission near Kermansllah, in lS0l, had in
his train Jester who possessed very versatile
and extraol dinary talents. One day, upon the
march, tle fellow addressing the English envoy.
said you are no doub; very proud of the dis
cpine you have established among your Persian
servants, who march in yonr front in as regular
style a. your own soldiers. How long. sir, ha>
it taker you to introduce this order among my
conntrymen
"Abont six months" was the reply.
Now" said he, IF you will permit me, yon
,hall see thar will. in less tmn six minutes, de-
stroy all that you have done in six months"
Leave being granted. he rode near the Persian
hor<emen. who Were leading the state horses,
and who had strict orders not to leave their
ranks. lie had noticed that they were almost
all OF the l. and Fylce tribes, whose chief res
ilence is among the mountains of Louristan, and
he began to sing, as If 10 himself, but in loud
and clear voice, a song which commenced, "At-
+ end to me, ye sulls of Louristan, sing Of the
deeds of your fprefathers."
Before he had finished the song, to which ali
were listening with attention. the whole caval-
cade was thrown into confusion by the kicking
of horses, the Persials having broken the line of
march and crowded around to hear him more
distinctly.
The Jester laughed heartily at the success OF
his joke, and said to the envoy: "Do not be dis
tressed at the fate of your fine discipline; have
heard of mar. who with nothing but the song
| have just sung, collected an army and made
himself Il king"
Such is the sway of the enchantress Music
over the children If nature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08
POETRY Y

= = -
The Union Forever.
Perish the hand that would destroy
The temple of our sires!
Perish the heart that hopes for joy
In its consuming fires!
Let not the monster be forgot
Who dsres to light the fame,
But curse him with traitors lot,
And with traitors name.
Our fainting hopes refuse to die,
Our tottering bulwarks stand,
And Freedoms banner still floats high,
Ger uni,ed land
The stars that gem the azure fold
May cease awhile to shine;
But tremble not the arm that holds
The fagstaffis Divine!
While the dark raven bodies despair,
And still our fear renews,
The noble eagle high in air,
His onward way pursues.
He breads not there the tempests wrath,
Though all its thunders roll;
But scars above the tempest's path,
Exulting to the goal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

In the Republican Convention that nominated
Col. Fremont, gentleman from Ohio opposing
his nomination, asked, "What has he done ~
Thaddeus Stevens replied, He has killed two
grisly bears!"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

When is n man four-handed animal9 When
he doubles his fists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08
Staunton Spectator,
BY j. A. & l.. WADDELL, Jr.
TERMS.

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

You will never tiud friend if you seek one
without failing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08
JOHN TYLER. wN. q. TYLER.
TYLER e SON,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

136 Cary Street, RICHMOND, VA.
I0HN TYLER having associated with him in the
81 Commission Business his Son, WIN. H. TYLER. the
business will hereafter be conducted under the style of
Aug l. 1856. TYLER 4 SON.
THE subscriber takes this method of saying to his
/ friends who consign Produce to Tyler L Son, or
request orders to be filed that having for The past
thirty years heen actively engaged in the purchase and
sale of Tobacco Uheat -Four. Corn, Bacon, Butter,
Lard COper Seed and srery description of Merchandise
aat,ers himself to be able to give satisfaction as his
particular attention will be devoted to this portion of
the business. JOHN TlLER.
REFER TO
Vim. Withrow, jr., r.,....................Wa Waynes6oro
John J. Bell do.
A. NJ Mosby, Staunton.
II. j. Crawford, Observation-Disclosures. do.
And to leading business and farmers generally.
sy-Consignors please state County and Post Office.
Richmond Aug Is, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

HERRINGS.-We are receiving 100 whole
j L and half barrels prime No. CGpt and Gross
Herriugs, at reduced prices.
j. BRANDEBURG & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

E>OR SALE.-A Good FAMILY CARRIAGE, al
Il most new. on reasonable terms. Apply TO the un-
dersigned at Mt. Sidney Augusta county.
April l6, 1856 McCUE Il PARKINS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

DHILLIP THE SECOND.--H of the
i Reign of Phillip the Second, King of Spain, by
VIM. IL. Prescott for sale by R0BT. COWAN.
StauntOn Ian % lS56
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

ITONEY SHUCk.-A SUPBRIoR Article of very
i J. mild Tobacco, just received and for sale by
R0BT. j. GLENDY,
Staunto,, Feb 90 1855 Per G.. Il. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

JAKE NOTICE. Having determined on leaving
Il Staun;on, | shall. from this time forward until
leave, sell my goods AT COST, preferring to carry
the money than the goods ]. NJ. NELSON.
Stanton, July =, 1876.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

THOMAS STAPLES, IoaS 5. MARTIN, JAS. E. roMpXISs.
STAPLES. MARTIN &c 90.
GROCERY AND FLOU II MERCHANTS,
STAUNT0N, VIRGINIA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-08

E. G.. &c w. d. TOMPKINS,
~ ENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
" Opposite the -Four Shsds,) Basin BANK, RICH
M0ND, VA, solicit consignments Of Flour, Wheat.
Tobacco Corn and Produce generally, and give their
prompt personal attention to all business entrusted to
them. Richmond, Aug. Is, 1S56.-6m
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-05-23
PITY.

As blossoms and flowers are sirewn ap-
on the earth by the hand Of spring, as the
kindness Of summer roiueeth IN pelfection
the bounties Of harvest, 50 the smiles Of pity
shed blessn.gs on the children Of misfor-
tune
Reisho pi'ieth another. recammenae,b
hiniself hut be @-E : zzitttilo III compass ION
deserrelb it not.
The butcher relenteih not at the bleating
OF the lanb, neither is the heart Of the cru
el moved with distress.
But the tears Of the compassionate are
sWeeter. than the dew drops falling from.
roses on the bosom of spring
Shut not thine car therefore aoa;nSt tte
cries Of the poor, neither harden thg l,east
against the ealamities of tie innocent.
When the iatherless call ppen thee, when
the widows beari is sunk and she ilnploreth
tie assistance With tears Of SORROW, o PITY
her atHielion, and extend thy hand 10 those
who have none to help thela.
hhen tboa seest the naked Banderer os
The street, ',shigsring with cod, aud desii-
iaie Of l4biiasion, let bouaty open thine
heart, Leo Lis wings Of charity shelter tleel
from deatL, that tiline ewn soultaay live.
Whilst the poor man groaneiiri Oh the
bed Oh sickness. whilst the unfurtnna,e Ian
gaish in ihesh horrors of a dungeon, or the
hoary bead Of age lifts up feeble eve 10
ithee tor pits, q foE calst shoa riot in su-
perau"us eTiicynirnfs, regardless of theic
wants, unteeling Of their woes.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-05-23

Aas more potent Charms for good than that
at which kaeel slAhonedaa aevotees in the
city offheiF pr ophets lie said lie had neyer
touched q card since that memorable game.
that tbe thousand dollars that be tAel
risked was tl'e SUM total Of savings for many
toilso'ae years; but tlrt the staEea it, aud
played the game With perfect conviction
Of success.
Dan'or had sought Iiln cut, and KEEP, up
ri9ae aequaintaace ever since: aud Mrs.
i)antou could new travel tie world over
With her husband without fear, FOR he had
iorswoFn eainbling from that neyer-to-be-
forgotten night.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-05-23


was glad Hoorah Hail Colunby Why
| felt Ike growing. Speaking Of growing,
puts mo in mind Of our Rooster--that big
one what the General used to show US some-
times. Confound it, wonder what has
become Of ita I wonder II II has died, and
been gathered to its fathers, Or if any one
has hooked ii! or what Is The reason that
we don't get to see il no moro Oh, if /
could see that Rooster agin
| am too much affected to write any more
now, 50 Mn. Editer, farewell for . while
till can write agin-
Truly yours,
A DIAIECRAT.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-05-23

GTA young fellow eating some Ches-
hire cheese, full Of shippers, at tavern one
night, exclaimed:
snow have done as much as Sanpson,for
have slain my thousands and tensof thou
sands
sYes,' retortcd another, 'and with the
same weapon the jaw bone Of an ass
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-05-23
BENTON AND FREMONT


There is a story afoat. which, whether
true or not, is too good to be lost. 1t runs
thus. Col. Freeanoni, after writing his famous
ePistle 10 Robinson, the bogus Governor Of
Kansas, procesded 10 JOIN his redoubtable
fatherin-law, Old Bullion, in Washington
city. Alter the interchange Of salatations,
tie very pefceptible cloud which had gath
cred or the brow oftde veteran politician
relieved iisslfin The following fash of graph
ic interrogation =;
*WeA, sir, | perceive from the prints, SIR
from The prints, siF-rihat you lave been
nominated for the Presidency"
10 which the Colonel meeLly and blandly
responded;
';Soine too partial friends, sir, have taken
that liberty With my name, no doubt on your
account. thinking that my connection with
you would render me acceptable 10 the Amer
.icsn people.
sizes, sir,H tlundefed Old Bullion, ano
donbt Of il sir; no danbt Of it. But when
these parties learn, SIR, that / am opposed 10
the nomination, they viii drop you, sir, ike
bot potato, sir--iike hot po-ia-to, sir.''
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-05-23

CDR Filkins, sou say yoa know the de-
fendaat-What is his character
For what, SIR spreeiug or integritya'
For integrity.
We'll, alll can say about Jones is that
il he Is honest, he's got queer way Of
showing it,
sitbat do youmean by that''
'Just this-that the night before he
dimes on turkey, somebody's poultry coop
is always broken OPEN
That will do, MIR. Filkins.'
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-05-23

WThe young lady that fell in love has
just been pull,d out By the daring fellow
who successfully struggled with the world.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-05-23

Gz-"Pat, what are you digging theres'
digging the ground, SIR"
81 don't want my garden dug up in that
manner; what ale youdigging that enormous
hole for,''
'sBckasc, sir, ye tould ma yistbcrday that
.ye was goin' to get a post of honor from the
government, and that holes for " to put it
in"
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-05-23

LA couutrynlan entered Mr.. Whip
pies Dagucrrotype Saloon, Boston, few
days since, aud wished daguerrotype Of
his uncle.
81 can do it, sir: but where is hea''
Oh, he's aead,a was the simple reply
shut I've got description Of him in an old
passport
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-07-03

70 see thasI did not escape. Ny oxen and
wagon were taken possession Of, and with less
than five dollars in my pockets. was fore TO
take the mex! boat and leave the country.
In conclusion, l declare that l have been
and am laW-abiding and peaceful man that
my mission to Kansas City was one perfectly
lawful and proper, and that 90 far as know, l
am driven out Of the Territory only because Of
my political OPiniOns--my desire To make Kan
saS Free State. My case is not ssOlitary ore.
Every man Of my opinions, who falls into the
same hands is liable to the same abuse and
this, to Kansas, is called Law and Order"
(Signed) G. II. BARLOW.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-07-03

of the territories be permitted to organize their
own institutonS-WithOut the interference Of
armed hordes Of Border Rufians9 Shall Law
or Rspins reign upon the frontiers? Shall
freedom Of speech be maintained in the nations
Senate? The men Of the North will not be
doubtful when such questions are pressed home
upon their conscience. But they will rise up
in an unbroken PhalaDx for Plighted HOuor,
for Justice, and Law and Right, and Freedom
and Fremont.
With such cause as the Republican Party
is bearing in its arms, no party could fail Of
success. As true as Freedom is divinel As
tears of suffering can move mems hearts! AS
that the God Of Freedom and Mercy and JUS.
tice is still the God OF the Universal so true
it is that the republican cause must triumph
in this great contest! From every battlefield
of The worlds history--Wherever civilization
has made an advance over barbarsm--Wher.
ever Freedom has put to route her ancient foe
there come cheering voices full of encour-
agement TO the soldiers Of Freedom in this con-
test. "our cause is just, our union perfect" 4"
Leader.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-07-03

Convention. says that We are party Of ''isms'
all combined into one ism, which is Patriotisa.
The Democrats declare that we 20 in for fu-
sion; am for Fusion-tbe fusion Of one man
with one Woman-of Col. Fremont with Jessie
Benton, but not for the fusion Of celibacy with
Poligamy, Of James Buchanan with Brigham
Young We don't want a Shaker President
This fall We want an electiOn-four years ago
we had no election for nothing has been elected
for Frank Pierce has been no President They
say We ride a "WOoly horss"--wel, il we do
We are sure Of Ous thing, and that is he can
run.
They give many names, but We can triumph
under any sPpeTlatOn-and one name they
never can give US whilst James Buchanan lives
the name Of FsGsraiiSt. When Col. Fremont
went out to California and found that State rev.
olu!iOnized, be led on the Freemen under
banner on which " as the white bear, under it
conquered aud made that far west State the
home Of freedom, and now with the white bear
Of the free north, we will grasp the Black Bear
Of Slavery. We hear great deal about old
Buck" l like to see a real buck but not
buck in name only. l like a buck standing
proudly BY the side Of bis doe, but don't like
one with the dough in bis face At Philadel-
phia we inaugurAtsd the party of Young A.
meriea"--not the Young America led on By
SOule and others of that class of flibu.tsrs
but thatWhich can grapple with material diff.
culIies--Which can build railroad across our
domain 10 the Pacific, and will not fear to un-
dertske to dig out the St. Clair Flats, or re-
move distractions from the channel at St. Lou.
is. And this party Of Young America, with
Fremont at it's head will win in The course
that is now begun !-Leader.