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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
A Poisoned Valley.

A singular discovery has lately been made near
Batien, in Java, Of poisoned valley. Mr.. Alex
ander Louden visited it last July, and we extract
a paragraph from communication on the subject,
addressed by him to the Royal Geographical So
eiety:
at is known by the name Of Guevo Upas, or
poisoned Valley and, following path which had
been made for the purpose The party shortly reach
ed it with couple Of dogs and fowls for the pur
pose of making experiments. On arriving at the
mountain. the party dismounted and scrambled up
the side Of the hill, at distance ofa mile, with
the assistance Of the branches of trees and project
ing roots. When at few yards from the valley,
a strong, nauseous, suffocating smell was expert
encel. but on approaching the margin. the incon.
veniencs was no longer found. The valley is
about hall mile in circumference, of an oval
shape, and about thirty feet in depth. The bottom
Of appeared to oe fiat without any vegetation,
and few large stones scattered here and there.
Skeletons Of human beings, tigers, bears, deer, and
all sorts Of birds and wild animals, lay about in
profusion. Tie ground on which they lay at the
bottom of the valley, appeared to be a hard sandy
substance, and no vapor was perceived. The sides
were covered with vegetation.
sit was proposed TO enter it, and each of the
party having lit cigar, managed to get within
twenty feet of the bottom, where sickening nau-.
seous smell was experienced, without any Difficult
ty of breathing. A dog was now fastened to the
end OF bamboo and thrust to the bottom of the
valley while some OF the party with their watches
in their hands observed the effect At the expir-
alton of fourteen seconds he fell off his legs, with
out moving or looking around, and continued alive
only Is minutes. The other dog now left the COM
pany and went TO his companion; on reaching him
he was observed to stand quite motionless. and at
the end of ten seconds fell down, he never moved
his limbs after, and lived only seven minutes. A
fowl was now thrown in, which died in minute
and quarter and another, which was thrown in
after it, died in the space of a minute and half.
"a heavy shower of rain fell during the time
that these experiments were going forward which
from the interesting nature of the experiments
was quite disregardsd. On the opposite side oflhe
valley 10 that which was visited lay human
skeleton, the head was resting on the right arm.
The effect Of the weather had bleached the bones
as white as ivory. This was probably the remains
of some wretcbed rebel hunted toward the valley,
who had iaken shelter there, unconscious Of its
character. '
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

A MusIcAL OwL.-Jenyus English the nitu-
salst, states that he knew tame owl 90 fond OF
music that he would enter the drawing room Of an
evening, and, perched or the shoulder Of enc ofths
children, listen with great attention to the tones
Of the pianotorte, holding his head first on one side
and then on the other after the manner Of connvis
seurs. One night, suddenly spreading his wings,
as if unable to endure his rapture any longer, he
,Iiphted on the keys, and, driving away the in-
GERS of tn. performer with his beak, began to hop
about upon the keys himself. apparently in great
delight with his own execution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

VALUABLE MEp1cINE.-Tha following para
graph we clip from the Philadelphia Mercury.
in which it appears as P. S. to certificate to
the efficacy Of a certain patent cure all medicine.
1t is perfectly decisive Of the merits of the medl-
cine.
"P. S.-My uncle, Baechus Pottinger, was
afflicted SO long with the gout Contracted BY
living loo much on BEARS meat and alllgitors
epps] that life became burden to him. He took
only four boxes Of said pills, and his life was Z
burden to him no longer" Wct
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

Cur THIS oUr.-A correspondent of the Lon
don Literary Gazette, alluding TO the numerous
cases of deaths from accidental poisoning, adds !:
II venture 10 affirm, there is scarce even cot
tage in this country that does not contain an in-
valuable, certain, immediate remedy for such e.
vents, nothing more than desert spoonful of made
mustard, mixed in tumber and warm water and
drank Immediately. 1t acts as an emetic, is al
ways ready and may be used with safety in any
case where one is required. BY making this sim
pie an!idote known, you may be the means Of sa-
wing many fellow creature from an untimely
end,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

A Man OF BsNE.-Here 10 curious fact ksr
you. The flesh ofa living man once grew ints
bone. 1t seems hard to believe, but suppose IL
was so for in the Museum at Dublin, Ireland.
there is OF was, the skeleton Of one Clsrka native
Of the city Of Cork, whom they call the Ossi6ed
man, one the greatest curiosities ofnature. It 10
the CARCASS Of man entirely ossifed 10 his life
time, living in that condition for several years.
Those who knew him before the surprising alter
ration, affirm that he had been a man Of great
strength and ability. He felt the first symptoms
of this surprising change some time after debauch
till by slow degrees, every part grew into bony
substance except his skin, eyes, intestines, his
joints settled in such manner that no lgament hsd
its proper operations; he could not lie or rise up
without assistance. He had at last no bend in bio
body yet when he was placed upright, like statue
stone, he could stand, but could not move, in the
least. His teeth were joined, and formed int
one entire bone; therefore hole was broken thro'
them to convey his liquid substance, for nourish-
ment. The tongue lost its use, and sight left
him, sometime before he expired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
PROJECTION FROM LIGHTNING.

TIVE subscribers offer their services to the public gen
i orally, and feeling thankful for the kind patronage
heretofore so literally bestowed on them, take this
method Of informing them that they are prepared to
crest on the shortest notice the best and latest
LIG q II NJ ] NJ G r o - s.
These Rods have been approved by all the scienthe
sa in the Country and the Points the best and most ex
ys.sive extant being made of Copper and heavily pa
led with pure Silver which adds greatly to the security
The Rods afford by the Points being really and Perma-
neatly bright thereby at all times constituting sure
saa safe conductor of Electricity. So
The subscribers warrant them to be perfect Light
nsr Conductor every particular and caution the pub
Ne against imperfect Rods. BAKER s LACEY.
REFER PD Mark Byrd. Woodstock; JohuJ Al
les. Charlss Moore, Mt. Jackson; w alter n. Newman
New Market; Bowman s Sybert, Harrisonburg; Maj
II. erattan, John Craun, ST., Mt. Crawford.
lsha--tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

LITTLE lNJURIEs.-A man strikes ma viz
sword and infics' wound; Suppose, ins,.ad sf
binding up the wound I show it 10 eyerybod, "a
after it had been bound up, am taking OF the
bandage continually, and examining the dentb of
the wound, and making it to faster, ill NV limh
becomes greatly infamed, and my general healtL
is materially affected is there 4 person in tL.
world who would not call me fool'7 Now sueI
fool is no, who, BY dwelling upon iitta injuries.
or insults, or provocatious cause them to sqit,fe
and iniiame his mind. How much better were i
10 put bandage over tho wound, and never le4k
At il aalis.--JGmises.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

bevy Of little children were telling their faith
er what they got at school. The eldest got gram
mar, geography, arithmetic, etc. The next got
reading, spelling and definitions. "And what do
you get, my little soldier? 2" said the fliher to a
rosy checked little fellow who vas at that mo-
ment silly driving ten penny nail into \ door
panel. "Ms ?-oh, | gels readin' spellin', and
spankihgs"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

MAN OF CoURAaE.-Captain Barnabss
Wilkins was as great blusterer as Boabdil! Hs
was very quarrelsome, but he could never BE-
made to answer for his insolencs. One time .
comrade, whom he had offended, ordered him 70
choose his weapon-''the sword or pistol At thirtv
PAGES" Very WE'LL" said Captain Barna b,c
"l'll choose the sword at thirty paoes! Onss
he was brought on the duel ground. .Surren.
der!" he called out to his antagonist, in tones Of
thunder, though he shook like a leaf sNeverp
resorisd his enemy. '"Then I'll be more psasr.
Ous," said Captain Barnabas; "I'll surrender
nyself!"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
when does Educ.,ion Begin i,

A distinguished author has declared his convic-
ton that child learns more the frat year OF Its
life than any year afterwards. 1t learns TO meas
ure the distance of things with its eye to feel with
It's tiny hands, and to walk with its little feet
All its senses are then more keen and susceptible
to impressions than at any time afterwards. The
first period of, chld's life then is that of sensa-
tiunal education II learns 10 understand and to
initiate the passions represented in fathers rown
and the affection of mothers love, and still more
readily the play developments Of brother or
sister little older than itself.
As the more strictly intellectual education be-
gins, it will consist in drawing infereness from
little facts observed in the hours of play, quite az
much a from q dull lesson conned over and over
again at school, or beaten into lads mensry, but
quite uncomprshended by his mind.
The intellectual and moral atmosphere uhieh .
child inhales al home from the reasonings at fhs
tireside of his mother and father do perhaps moro
than anything else to give direction and clearness
TO all lis faculties in proportion as these things are
exhibited before it. because mere it gathers not on
ly instruction but love of knowledge, and thus 1t
learns how 10 educate itself.
Now if education thus early begins. where shall
we say that it ends2 We read once of young
lady who on the day she was to graduate and
leave school, gathered her school books together,
and making general bonfire of them all, sat
watching The smoke as it wreathed, and the flames
as they curled, till the books were entirely con-
sumed Then, as ifshe had performed feat
quail to that of Cesar when he burned his ships,
clapped her hands together in glee, exclaimlng,
"Now have finished my education!
Poor, silly child, she little knew how this rude
world was waiting to educate her bye and bye in
ito tolls and strifes and mysteries.
In word, true education begins with our birth
and concludes only with our existence, and they
will be- found the happiestas well as the wlsest
with regard to all life's joys and sorrows as so
many lessons given US by the Grea, Disposer OF
our desliuies Thus all existence is education,
training US 10 truly wise, experienced and sym
metreal character, and forming within Us the
germs of = higher life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

RELIGION IN CoLLEaEs.-In Nassau Hall,
Princeton, N. j. there are 327 students Of whom
81 professors of religion, SO candidates for the
ministry, and 2S sons Of ministers. In Washing
ton College, Va. there are II students. of whom
26 are professors Of religion, and 90 studying for
the ministry. Washington College, Pa, has 80
students, of whom 81 are professors, and 20 can.
didates for the ministry. In Davidson College,
N. c., are IA students, of when 2I are profes
sors, and " candidates. In the Ogletborpe Uni.
versity. Ca, are "a Students oe whom 90 are pro-
fessors, land II candidates Westminster College,
Mo-, has nearly 100 students, of whom over so
are professors, and Is candidates for the ministry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

POETRY.
Problem.

Problem.
In partnership we understand,
Two brothers bought piece Of land;
Tsco k,asdred acres. when surveyed,
Aud each fotu hundred dollars paid =
One end being richer than the other,
The elder said to the younger brother.
'l'll take the end that's not so poor,
And pay a half dollar more
Per acre, il you will agree
That that end may belong to me-" t-..
Towhich the younger thus replied,
81 will, if you'll the land diride."
Said he, 81 WILL" and at it went;
But after he some days had spent,
And found it had his soul perplext,
He called on his surveyor next
Who laborsd hard, but could not q'tte
Make land and money come out right ly
Then threw it down in grief and PAIN,
Declared he'd never Try again.
Since that this sum has Travelled round,
To see if any could be found
Who could divide this piece Of land,
So that each brother'd understand,
How much each one would have to pay
Per acre, in his own survey.
Now, reader, as it's come to you,
Take hold and show what yoa can do!
[Sat. Eus. Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

One of the best .t.sells" of the season was re-
Gently praeticed upon Cook,th editor of the Niles
Republican. a few days since he graciously fa
vored lady correspondent and published little
poem designed as a reprimand to dilatory beaux.
The poem is signed "Citsorca." Reverse the
signature and you have Acroslic take the hint
and read down the poem and you have "plain as
printing. pad. B. Cook is the Prince Of Asses"
-Charlesion Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
THE CEMTRAL SAVINGS RANK,

INTEREST will be paid deposites at the rate Of
per cent. per annum, on all sums remaining on de-
psste one month or longer, fractions Of month not to
b counted reckoning interest. Deposites will be
paid upon Is days notice. Discount day, Saturday
Notes for discount or renewal must be handed TO the
Treasurer on Friday evening, they will not be
siasred by the Board Of Directors.
oRce at the Store of j. Brande6urg & Co.
Ii NJ. BELL, Pres't.
G.. K. SNAPP, Vice Pres't
JoHx BxASDssURs, Treasurer.
VI. G. HARaAN,
A. ]. GARDER,
NJ. II. McCuE, directors.
j. II. McCUE.
WN. H. WATTS
Stanton, Oct. 2t, lS55.-ly.-vind. copy ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
EnR SAI,E.

TINE uadersigned offer for sale privately, their Valu-
i aAlo Tract of Land, containing 80 ACRES. Ii
hss on il large and commodious Dwell
LING HOUSE, with all necessary out build .sxszA
i,xs; also very large Bank Barn, large ss..M
Orshard with the most choice fruit In it-sss,,EA
A large portion of it is good and valuable l--A-
meadow and about 25 or 80 Acres of Timber. This
laad has it never falling lmestoae water. 1t is al
tsxsther fine home and in refined neiyhborhood.-
Asy one desiring small home would do well to give
- call. for are determined to sell low and give
fair payments.
For further information call aud said land
near Hermitage Post Office, Augusta County.
IL said land is sold BY Tuesday the first of April,
We will Offer it at public auction on that day.
ULRICK BURKHOLDER.
MARGARET BURKHOLDER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
Reahy-Wade Clothing.

N HIRSH & CO..are now receiving select stock
HI of Fall and Winter Ready Made Clothing, to an
examination of which the attention of their friends and
the public is invited. They have been purchased with
the care and with especial reference to the
wants of this community. Que Of the firm residing in
PHILADELPHIA enables them buy their goods upon the
best terms and of the best quality aud hence they can
ssr advantages TO the purchaser, not TO be found else
where They ask particular attention. this season. 10
their stock as they hatter themselves it is the most
f..hionable and durable ever offered in the Staunton
Market.
Rf.n,,on Oct % 1883.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

A good stsry is told of rustic youth and coun-
try girl, who sat facing each other at husking
party The youth, suiitten with,the charms of
the beautiful maid, vsnlured his passion in sly
looks and now and then touching her foot under
The table. The girl determined to make the
youth express what he appeared SO warmly to
feel, bure with these advances while in silence,
when she called out, "look here, if you love me
why tell me so; don't dirty my stockings"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

"What are you doing there janet"
"Why, pa, Pun going 10 dye my dol's pima
fore red"
''But what are you going to dye it with2
"Beer, pa"
'Bcer! who on earth told you that would dye
red?"
why. ma said yesterday that it was beel
what made your nose so red, and | thought that
"Eh !-ah wsll-humph Here, Susan.
take this child to bed I"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
VOL. XXXllI.
STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
RYJ. A. d L.. WADDELL, Jr.
TERMS.

~ The 'SP PEcTAT0R',i published onesa resS' eas
q T,po Dollars year If paid advanee, or Ttco Dol
lars and Fifty Cents delayed beyond The expiration Of
ths wear Nosubscription ,pibe discontinued ot al me
option of the Editors unti all arredrases are pad
8 3ct- Accommodations to the Ed,torsoy man ""''
Ss post paid they pvill not be attended TO.
= 1DTERTISEMENTSof of thirteen lines (or te's,|
bourgeois type ten lines Cor less Minton tJpe' an
ssried three times for dollar, and t,oenty ee'
fer each subsequent continuance. Larger adoeF''e-
msnts inserted IN the same proportion.
LIibera discount made 10 those toho advertise oy e
es0r. r-. ,Iar-f r... -.....
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

"What is the reason" said one Irishnan. ."t that
you and your wife are always disagreeing 2"
"Because, replied Pat, we are both of one mind
--she wants to be master, and SO do I''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
AAAAAHHNNPzT1P.

No name of nation or of place,
by these letters mean;
But ify you do them rightly trace,
And put each other in its place,
A word viii then be seen.
To know what word these letters spell,
Read your Bible, and that will tell
And whcp you've searched the Scriptures round,
1t only once can there be found.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

Here is a sentiment as beautiful as it is just !:
ale who forgets the fountain from which he drank,
and the tree under whose shade he gamboed in
the days Of hs youth, is stranger to the sweetest
i.Irsssicss Of the hunis heart"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

There are two things which ought to teach US
to think but meanly OF human glory the very best
have had their calumnaturs, the very worst their
pancgyris,s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

Doors FOR LADIEs.-The ladies of Boston this
winter have adopted the practice Of wearing wa
ter proof boots, high heeled and long legged
They have done wise thing. The sacrifice of
myriads Of le- -ey women may be traced 10 the ab
surd fashion of splaShing through rain and cold
with shoes scarcely thicker than wafer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

There is pork and lard shop up town that has
sign stuck up inside
ssNo whistng allowed while sausages are lying
on the counter J"
Sensible man, that, and his sausage' are dog
cheap.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

Good naners is The art Of making those people
easv Win whom we conIefse. Whoever makes
The fewss. persons uneasy, is the bsst bred man
lI'ths eBnPssJ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

"People will make anything now days Tor
as the countrymaa nid when he first
saw a msakey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
etonIo coode at white & Patton's.

BLANKETS, Flannels, Css'inets, Cloakins Cloths
ID Broad Cloths and Cassimeres, fustians' Lnseys'
Tiskngs, Brown and Bcachcd Sheetns' and Snr,mss
Manchester and Conmon Checks. Brown and bicached
Drills Linen and Cotton Table Linens Irish Linens,
rsvsliins'. Sack Elann.ls, spstsd rlana's', &s.
staxrssa, Oss 81, 1885.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

OFFERS hi. professional services to tbs ctizsa' OF
" St,nnton and svicnity Office o. haia'trset, one
der above the Woodward Hsa's
Stauats., Oct. IL, ioso.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

A chandler having had some candles sci o,
one bid him be Of good cheer, "for In short
tme," said, 81 On confident they will como to
lsit.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

Love i, too great happiness
For wretched morrals to possess,
For, could it hold inviolats
Against those cruelties Of fate
Which all fslicities below,
BY rigid laws, are subject to,
II would become bliss too high
For perishing mortality.
Translate to earth the joys above
For nothing goes to heaven but Love.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
J. HUNTER. N. &. hARhAS'

THE undersigned, having purchased and leased this
L well known Hotel, are now prepared to accommo'
date the former friends Of the House, and the public
Fenerally. They have made every arrangement neo-
ssary to the comfort convenience OF all who may favor
them with patronage. They have in their service,
polite and active servants aad careul and attentive
Oers They respectfully solicit share of,hc public
custom. 80 . 1i' w. J. HUNTER 4 co.
Staunton, Feb 81, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
NOTICE

HEREBY notify an persons indebted to the concerns
i ofC. T. Cochran & Co. and c. Il Cochran, by
bond or Otherwise come forward and make payment
All who may have claims either OF said concerns
will present them to for settlement. An early ad-
jsstment OF accoual either favor against the con-
Germs, is mos! earnestly desired.
WIN. G. STERRETT.
Trustee vf c. Il. Cochran.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

"Love" is beautifully described in the followir
atan13
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
DR., JOHN NJ. BALDWIN

philadelphia, Jan. 30. ls56.-6t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-09
CLEARFIELD, Pa, APRIL 0, 1855.
1--WE would not be offensive to our up-street

1--WE would not be offensive to our up-street
neighbor. He has our respect-our best wish
es for his welfare, and we desire to live upon
amicable terms with him. But he must not
permit himself either to pervert our language,
or misrepresent our plainly expressed senti-
ments. Neither practice is at all consistent
with that courtesy which should characterize
the intercourse of honoroble partizans, whose
conduct is to be scrutinized and judged by an
intelligent and impartial public. .''-RepWblieaa.
That is precisely what we have to say to the
editor of the Republican. We wish to have
the most kind fraternal Intercourse with him !;
and we feel disposed to practice the greatest
courtesy" exhibit the highest eerespect, .
and express ourselves in a manner that is not
.soffensive.'' The preccpts of the editor of
the Republican are good; but how does his
practice conform with them? Are his express
sions that we are s'endorsing an unmitigated
and wholesale falsehood," and giving curren-
cy to s.barefaced lie," either courteous, re-
spectful or void of offence? Are they such as
a man, who pretends to be our 'sneighbor'' and
alive upon amicablc terms with US, should
use? We leave it to s.an intelligent and i'm
partial public'' to decide.