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PROJECTION FROM LIGHTNING,

<lHE subscribers offer their services to the public gen
i orally, and feeling thankful for the kind patronage
heretofore literally bestowed on them, take TINS
method Of informing them that they are prepared to
erect the shortest notice the best and latest
LIG H r lNG r o D s.
These Rods have been approved by all the scientific
men in the Country and the Points the best aud most ex-
pensive extant being made Of Copper and heavily pa'
ted with pure Silver which adds greatly to the security
the Rods afford by the Points being really ana Perma
neatly bright thereby at all times constituting sure
and safe conductor Of Electricity.
The subscribers warrant them to be perfect Light
ming Conductor in every particular and caution the
REFER TO Mark Byrd, Woodstock; John j, Al
ien Charles Moore, Mt. Jackson; Walter n Newman,
New Market; Bowman & Sybert, Harrisonburg; Maj,
II. Grattan, John Craun, ar, Mt. Crawford.
June 6 lS55.-tf.
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SOUTHERN PR0TECTaNN
INSU RA N c L COM 2 A N Y
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Capital, nearly SlOO, 900.

Il GhVV3VVOS
AND CONSTANTLY LNCRE.ASi,NG! -!
TJ,HE Charter of this Company offers more favorable
advantages to the farmer and Others than any other
Comnany chartered in the State, by lnSurng WITH or
vitbout n premium note II the applicant prefer, he
can paw the fll amount of the premium IN s@sh o.
effccting cash Insurance for two years Nse in>s q
saves eighth OF the amount he would oherlse nave
TO paw or by becoming member and giving small
aamouat charged by Stock Companies, when insarins
from wear 10 wear This is the advantage resulting
from The combination Of the Cash and 1IseI frtnes-
ole. ,,. ..;,s,
This Company commenced Issuing Policies against
,o.s or damage by fire. cn the 10th day of March Sol
snce which time over six hundred have become
members of the Company and increasing their bus
ness daily and feel grateful for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon the Company thus lar anu Tor its datter
ing prospects of future usefulness. The Directors nope
and believe that by prudence caution, and rigid sys-
tem of economy they will establish Tor this Company
reputation for cheapness and safety, not surpassed by
any Company in the United States.
fan differences in settlement of losses may DC deer
mined by three disinterestcd ArbtratorS OF the County
where such loss happened, to be mutually CHOSEN oy
the insured and the Company
Directors.-H. w. Thomas, Chas. T. Stuart .. ,.
Masters, Geo. A. Tavenuer, W. ID. Massey, w. l.
Harper Il. II. Hl James 7. Close, Christopher Neae,
Henry Shackelord, Sholto T. Stuart Edward Sangster
Officers.
H. w. Thomas, Pres. On. E. STUART, Counsellor
w. ID. MASSEY, v. Pres. GEO. A TAvENNER, Treas
JAMES Il. Close, Secretary.
Dy- Applications for Insurance can be made 10 oA
Agent at Staunton - II. bhO" ~, AGENT
June Is. IS55.-ly.
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The PREACHER AND OLD RoBiN.-In the pul
pit, Dr.--was never at loss tor subject. Christ
was the theme of his disc0ure 1t was feas; TO the
soul TO listen to him. lie did not omit doctrna sub
jects, but he was pre- eninently practical preach
era preacher that never descended TO low OF
inappropriate illustration. His delight was to
dwell upon the doctrines of grace, and the office
of the Holy Spirit in converting, sascilylns, and
preparing sinners for heaven.
At the time to which now alude, his SUBJECT
was-the esprit as a teacher and Sancilier. -
He had been describing the place which the OF,
dinances have in the Christian system, and as he
alluded To the great mistake of depending upon
these instead Of Christ, he stopped short, looked
round upon the attentive audience, and said
"Brethren, when wishio get a most Ceeiing senst
0 he value OF religion, of the OF a ce,s to God
and a preparation ior heaven, go (pointing with
his linger) to yunder cabin. 20 there often and
converse with old Robin and though he is ipro
rant of b0Oks-caR rot even read, is scarcely able
10 participate in the external ordinances of religion
vet sit at his ieet and learn Of Jesus | had
rather have bis simple tailh-his childiike trust
his experience Of the enghieuing and teaching
influences of the Holy Spirit. than all which can
he gathered from any other sosTce."
Old Robin was poor ignorant slave. He was
,oo old and decrepid, and diseased, to work and
he settled down in little hut by the chapel
where. when he could net provide for himself
the families and the students OF the seminary
supplied his necessities, 1t was to that humble
dyelliup that the emnent divine went to learn
the power and beauty OF religion. Thiher ais,
went many young sodier OF the cross 10 learn
the value of the Chrstian faith, and it was
school which taught lessons no less important
than tho "Schoo of the Prop6ets," for here wa;
Christian faith. and patience, and The "teachng;
of the Spirit" practically lllustraled.-Westerr
EpiscopqIian.
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AWoRD in TME.-"In nihe-Conferenc
when Elder P. was Presiding Elder, there were
three brothers, all preachers and no, generally
considered very bright. One had been examined
and had gone out for the conference to pass upon
him. Elder p, as presiding officer, rose to give
his opinion. "Brethsren," said he" ,"these SIS,
all of them, are we'll meaning n,en--they're good
men-I hope they're good christians; but there's
no mistake about it they're all of them got very
soft place in their heads somewhere" Turning
his head little, he met the indignant eyes of the
two other brothers fastened full upon him. With
out changing muscle, he raised one hand to
emphasize his words, and with a curious expires.
sion Of countenance, stealing on, he continued -
"And to tell The truth about it my bretheyep, who
ha mt who-ba'nt 2"
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The subject Of impression at first sight was be-
ing talked over at The supper table, when the lady
who presided "o'er the cgps at tea" said she al
ways formed an idea Of person at first sight, and
generally found it to be correct.
"Mamma, !" said her youngest son ina shril yoice
that attracted attention Of all present.
swell, my dear" said the fond mother, "wha'
is it?"
III want to know" said Young America, "wha
was your opinion of me ,chen you first saD nae?"
Preserving the Peace.--Giving cross ehile
Jam.
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Great Indunamsnts in Clothing.

@ KAHN s CO., for the second time received con-
y. siderable supply Of Ready made Clothing. owing
the rapid sales we have made at the beginning of this
season; and as this fact proves sufficiently the popuar
,y of our thoroughly fashionable and excellent Stock we
confidently call again the attention OF all to the most ad
vantageos BARGAINS which we are always ready to of
70, TO our friends and the kind public Therefore
and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere aud
you may be certain not to leave our stand without your
.ntir, Satisfaction and the resolte viii to call again.
S. KAHN s. CO, lst Clothing House
West from Woodward House, aud
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sTAUNTON SPECTATOR.
RYJ. A. Il L. WADDELL, Jr.
II s..

h,-Taes SPECTATORS is published oncsa 'esek,
@, oo Dollars year If paid adrance or Itoo Dol
Jars end Fifty Cents if delayed beyond The expiration Of
she year. Nosubscription ,o be Gtme
option of te Editors, until all arrearages are Peta:
o. Accommodations 10 tie Editors ~ naG:t "'St
be post paid or theg tciU not be attended to.
1DIERTTSEMENTSo of thirteen lines Cor less,)
Bourgeois type, ten lines (or less, Mnon type'n
serted three times for dollar, and 'oentyre cents
for each subsequent continuance. Larger Gdrertse-
;ments in serted in the same PropOrtioa. ,
Albera discount made TO those tcho advertise oy ths
yedr.
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garden FRulr TnEEs.-If you have any
fruit trees in your garden whose bark is filled
with mess, or become rOssy, scrape them, and give
the body Of each tree painting with mixture
comprised in the proportion Of | gallon OF soft
soap, b. of -four of sulphur, and quart Of salt,
to be well mixed together and applied with white
wash brush. Next spring early, (or now, if the
ground is not fruzen,) dig in around each tree, 2
inches Deep as far out the limbs extend. "a dres:
sing of we'll rooted manure gallon, or of bone.
dust, gallon Of ashes, quart of salt and ono
quart Of plaster The effect of this treatment will
be to greatly improve the health and appearances
of the trees, improve the quality Of The fruit, az
we'll as increase the productive capacity OF the
trees. The boss dust, ashes, sa!I end plaster
should be raked 10.
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OccUpArIoN-Whata a glorious thing il is for
the human heart! Those who work hard seldom
yield themselves entirely up TO ancied or real sor
row. When grief SETS down, folds its hands and
muurnfuIly feeds upon its own tears, weaving the
dim shadows that lille exerliun might sweep
away into the funeral pail, the strong spirit is
shorn of its might, ,and sorrow becomes uul master.
When troubles flow upon you, dark and heavy.
toll not with the waves-wresile not with the
torrent, rather seek by occupation to divert the
dark waters that threaten to overwhelm you into
thousand channels which the duties of ife al
ways present. Before you dream off those wa
tiers will fertilize the present and give birth to
fresh flowers that may brighten the future-fow-
sSs that will become pure and holy, in the sun
shine which peneirates to the path of duty, in
spite of every obstacle. Grief, after ali, is but a
selfish feeling and most selfish is the man who
yields himself to the indulgence of any passion
which brings no joy to his fellow man.-.Mrs.
finn S. Stephens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-27

MILITIA OF THE UNITED SrATEs.-From
document from the War Department laid before
the House of Representatives,, 1t appears that the
Militia in the States and Territories amounts to
file large aggregate of .479 ,725 men,. This does
not embrace the militia Of the State OF Iowa or OF
The Territories Of Oregon, Washington, Nebraska,
Kansas. aud New Mexico. from which, we pre-
sume no returns have been received. The returns
do not appear TO be at all complete, as the estimates
of the force of some Of the States are based upon
data furnished several years since, in one instance
thai of Delaware-as as far back as 1877. IT IS
probable that the whole militia force of The pnted
States at this time is not less than 3,O00oUo OF
men. It would be interesting to know what por-
ton of this immense force is composed OF regularly
uniformed and drilled volunteer companies.
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A LARGE FAMILY.-A correspondent of the
Vermont Republican, on The way to Montpelier,
found in the cars family which attracted much
interest 1t was man and his wife, accompanied
by fourteen children Of their own, the eldest but
thirteen years old
Among them were two setts of twins The
father was 40 and the mother 80 years old, and
they have buried one child,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-27

CABBAGEs.-The value of casbages for breed
ing, especially dairy stock, is probably greater
than is usually supposed, The field cultivation
farmers of Great Britain. The am, unit of nutri
ment matter which is capable of being raised Fl ON
an acre of land under cabbages, is cump paratively
with mos. other crops, very large, and with an
extended knowledge OF this fact, the cultva,
tion oft will probably be much extended. The
land requires TO be rich, deep, land somewhat moist
The rows should be at least thirty inches apart
and the plants not less ,han twenty -iour twenty
six inches. The two best varieties tor field cul-
tivation. ara the Drumhead and the York.
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To the early part of the eighteenth century, a
farmer was Gonde nned to suffer the extreme pen
ally of the law for cow stealing. His wife called
tu see him few days previoIs TO his execution to
take last farewell, when, she asled m:
"Ny dear, would you like the children to see
you executed {" e..
No" he replied sssgbat must they come
for
"That's just like you," said his wifi, ,"you new
er wanted the children to have any enjoyment"
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SupERsrIrIoN IN FRANcE.-One Of the super-
stiions in France is, that fire kndled by light
ming cannot be extnguished. and he who attempts
to extiuguish it will die within the year. The
Mayor Of country village lately had to argue
with his constituents on the subject during the
conhagration ofa barn. He could only prevail
upon ten men to assist him 10 pouring on water.
The Insurance Company interested madea pres
ent of FIVE francs to each Of those ten men foT
having arisen above the prejudces of ignorance
and an inadequate education.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-27

LADIES' DREssKs.-M. de Trobriand, in the
Courier des Etats Unis, speaks Of lsdy, now in
Paris. who wears upon one dress fourteen hundred
metres Ia metre is over yard and a quarter) Of
fringe trimming. Fourteen hundred metres!--s
full mile, that is to say, the dimensions Of raes
coursel If it were not for something to attach the
fringe to, the robe itself might be omitted without
Inconvenience. He says also that young lady
ia New York city has adorned single dress win
seven hundred and fifty yards OF ribbon!
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why is the Devil perfect gentleman ?-Be
cause the "Imp of Darkness" can't be Imp o'-igh
(mpolite.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-27

The SOUTHAMPTON TRAGEDY.--The Peters:
burgh Express of the 10Th contains further par
tcnlars of the murder of Capt. 6. w. A Newsom,
in Southampton county. The difficulty originated
Thursday night the 18th, at the residence OF DR.
Parker. A young medical student, named Cal:
houn Barret, in order to avenge some insulting
remarks made use Of by Captain Newsom, while
intoxicated to lady in the party fired pistol al
him, the ball grazing his side. Captain N. then
barred his breast, and told Barret to fire again
that he was unarmed but Parret declined. saying
he would wait until he was ARMED. The parties
then separated, but captain Newson sent mes,
sage to Barret that he ''must prepare 10 die, for
intended 10 shoot him at first sight. On tuesday
morning, Capt. n. started in his buggy, with a
servant, for the Seaboard Railroad Depot, intend
ing to take the cars for Portsmouth. Upon near
ing DR.. Parker's residence, which is immediate
ly upon the road leading TO the depot, young Bar
ret came out of DR.. P's office, and percelving
Captain Newsom approaching, with the muzzle
of gun projecting from the foot OF his buggy
supposed he intended TO execute his threat. lie
Immediately returned to the office and seizng a
double barrel gun, hastened out. Capt Newsom
instantly raised his gun and leveled II at the
young man. but the latter being the most expert
of the two fired first, the load striking Capt. n.
Oh the back of the hand, and so disabling 1t, that
he was compelled to change hands, and while
in the act of doing So young Barrett again iired,
the load taking effect in the right eye OF Capt ~,
who instantly fell, exclaimng''l am dead man,
and never spoke afterwards. Young barrett as
not been heard from since the occurrence. IL is
stated that Capt. Newsom is the third son of the
family that has fallen by the hand of Others
His brother James Newsom, was killed IN the
famous Southampton insurecion. Another broth
er. Nathaniel Newsom, removed to the Western
country few years ago. and was shot through the
head and instantly killed by man ior some im-
aoined insult.
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VOTING AMERICA.

A TTENTION,-E. NJ. Gushing Co. have a little
Of everything to suit the taste in the way OF nice
goods for ChrstInas. Call soon.
Stanton, Dec. 10, 1885.
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HouELY WoMEY.--We like homely women.-
We have always liked them. We 90 not carry
the oecuIarity far enough 10 include the hideous
or ocsi,iye ugly, for since beauty and money are
the onIy capital the world will recognize in woml-
en-, they are more to be pited than admired oot
we have chivalric, enthusiastic regard tor plain
women. We never saw one who was not MOD
est. unassuming and sweet tempered, aud have
seldom come across one who was not yirtuous, and
had not good heart Made aware early in life
of their want of beauty by the sighted attentions
of the opposite sex, vanity and affectation never
take root in their hearts and in the hope o' sup
pIyinp attractions which capricious nature has
denied they cultivate The graces Of the heart In
stead Of the person, and give to the mind those
accomplishments which the world so rarely ap:
preciate in woman, but which are more lasttng'
and in the eyes of mea Of sense, more highly
priced than personal beauty.
| See them in the street, at home, OF IN the
church, and they are always the same, and the
smile which ever lives upon the face is not forced
there TO ascinate. but is the spontaneous sunshine
reflected from kind heart-a flower which fakes
root in the soul and blooms upon the Ips.inspring
respect instead ofpasson, emotions of admiration
instead Of feelings of sensual regard. Plain wo.
men make good wives, good mothers, cheerful
homes and happy husbands, and we Fever see
one hut we thauk Heaven that it has kindly crea:
ted women Of sense as well as beauty, for it 10 in
deed seldom female is found possessing bath
To homely women we. therefore, lin our ''tile''
in respect; the world will extend the same cour.
tesy 10 beauty.-San Francisco Golden Era.
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G. M. COCHRAN. .IR.,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Staunton, Va, willpyactise
n in all the Courts holden in augusta and in the sa
peror Courts Of Rockingham and Highland Office in
he ofthe Court house formerly occupied BY Messrs
Niche & Robertson.
Stauutou, Sert. %, 1858.
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CoNruBrAL IEFELIcIry.-A young woman of
Martha's Vineyard, who waS married 70 man on
the "sea girt ise." Nantneke'' re,s'nec n1ne
short time since, because he would'nt give 40 III
the butter she wanted. ~
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have lost my appetite, said gigantic Irish
gentleman. and eminent performer on The trench
er TO Mark Supple. 81 hope" said Supple, "no
moor w man has fund it, for it would ruin him in a
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STATISTICS OF ENGLISH AND FRENCH AGRI-
cULruRE.-So interesting statistics relative to
the agriculture of France and England, were
oiven in lecture delivered few days since in
Cornwall by NJ. Ride la Trehonnais. ln Eng
land, out Ct 50,oo0,oOO acres cultivated, lo,ooo,-
900 are sown TO wheat or other cereal crops, while
in France 5O,000,000 were cultivated for that
purpose. The average growth Of wheat per acFe,
in England. is quarters and in France only 3:5
quarters; while the produce of English land Is
e3 As. per acre and that of France fl rs per
acre. the number of sheep grown in each coun-
try is about $4,000, 600, and the wool produced
about GO 900 tons; but owing to the difference in
average, there is something less than ! sheep
per acre in England and only abopt OF sheep
ner acre in France. In France there are annually
slaughtered 100000 of cattle, the average
weight of each being cwt; while in England
there is not half The number slaughtered, but tbe
avearge weight is cwt.
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THE CENTRAL SAVINGS BANK.

I INTEREST will be paid deposites at the rate Of
i per cent per anuun, all sums remaining on de-
posite one month longer, fractions of month not to
Be counted in reckoning interest Deposites will be
pa;d 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 con-
sidercd by the Board of Directors.
Office at the Store OF ]. Brandeburg Y Co..
II NJ. BELL, Pres't.
G.. X SNAPP, Vice Pres't.
JOHN BaANDEBuRo, Treasurer.
NJ G. HAEMAN,
A. j. CARRIER,
NJ. II. NIoCuE, Directors.
]. III. McCuE,
WM. H. WAITS,
Staunton, Oct 81. 1S55.-ly.-Vind. copy ly.
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aTTEMTroDT THE wHOLE,
WIN. CHAPMAN.

U gery having returned to Augusta, resumes the psc
ti,e Of his profession Persons wishing information as to
qualifications are respectfully referred to the Faculty
Post Office address, Cline's Mill or Mt Sidney
March s, ISS4.-(ehd Sep. 81
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The Detroit Harald furnishes the following {:
|A fashionably dressed lady entered one of our
churches few Sabbalh's since, and after three
Intellectual attempts 10 effect an entrance into one
OF tn. .pews, abandoned the effort, and left the
house in disgust"
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ROMANCE AND REAIlTY.-The Sandusky Re-
gister narrates the following affecting story In
the Lunatic Asylum at Columbus, Ohio, is pair
Of insane lovers Mental anxiety of peculiar
character is supposed to have deranged tue intel
lect OF the young man, who was sent to the Asy-
lum some time ago cured it was hoped permanent
ty, and sent home While at home he fell deeply
in love with young girl, who returned his deyo-
ton, and they became tenderly attached 10 each
other But unhappily, the malady returned upon
the young man he was separated from the object
of his and sent back to the Asylum. Left to
herself. to muse upon her bereavement. and the
sad destiny of her lover, the mind of the girl
became also affected, almost, as it might seem.
from sympathy-and it was not long before she,
too, was irnmpred within the walls which sheltered
him. They are both there now. Occasionally
they seemed to have recovered their reason, and
are permitted to hold interviews with one another.
In one of these, the poor girl begged her lover to
marry her, but he replied with melancholy real
enough to bring tears from the liSleners.-"1 ou
know that we cannot be married Ellen; we are
unfit for that happiness unfortunate creatures
that we are!"
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NATURE AND ARr.-Upon examining the edge
Of very keen razor with microscope It VIII ap.
pear as broad as the back Of thick knife; rough
uneven, full of nolcbes and furrows. An exceed
ingly small needle resembles rough iron bar. =
But the sting of bee, seen through the same In
slrument, exhbts everywhere a polish most a
rnazngly beautiful. without the least flaw, biem-
ish or inequality, and it ends with point too fine
to be discerned. small piece OF exceedingly
fine lawn appears, through microscope, like
hurdle or lattice, and the threads seem coarsel
than yarn with which ropes are made tor anchors
But silkworms's web appears perfectly smooth
and shining, and everywhere equal. The small
EST dot that can be made with pen appears, when
viewed by the microscope .an irregular spot. rough
Jagged and uneven. But the little specks on the
wings or bodies of insects are found to be most ac
curately circular. So great is the contrast between
the works of God and man.