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SALT,WHITE LINE & WATER LIME
~ Eept constantly on hand by
May 90 STREAToR, DAILY Il CO,
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RROCHA LONG AND SQUARE SnAw WIS
~ large assortment Of Brocha Long aud Square
Shawis entirely new patterns, selling cheap and very
EAST Call soon ifyou want good and for little
money. May II l. DAY.
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WALL PAPER and WINDOW HANG.
w INGS, new supply aud beautiful patterns, iusf
received SID selling cheap. 49,. -
May 80 STEEAToR DAILY a. 90
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y AEEP SHEARS--Wi!lsoI' best Sheen
~ Shears just received by
May 90 SIREATOR. DAILY A co
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belts character. IndieeztoH, complaints epf
lrpe and other fits, coughs consumption III its early
low srieits. sexual incapnciiy, feminine weakness.
Rickng Of the skin, symptomat!c Of paralysis. rhei-
man neuralgia. tumor, cancer, diabetes, lassituds
and debility, diarrh and all OTHER diseases OF the
DREAMS OF respiration, the iypr tnkidneys, the sto,
ach ncryes, or TIE muscular fibre, pDerrngly
cured by this proraI alton. II is to the naeres en6i
or EeeGs of disease. what TN, alka is to acid; II
neutrali2es them with an absolute cert0nty, while al
the same tine regulates the seeretions, remoycs obs
sructicns from the bowels, creates appetite, rencws
bodily vigpr, aud rcScnertes every animal function
Such tho mature, such the effects of DR.. Roback
famous SCANpINAvIAN RLoop PURIFIER, which, taken
in connection with hs BLoop Pitts, will not.onlx
o5iiteraie the most painful diseases. but preveit
their resurrection, and lengthen life beyehd lis 6fdl-
nary SPAN
druggists, etc., Of rcgnlnrasents or OF Dr. Roback
sole proprietor and manufacturer. Cincinnati.
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Boot Shoe and Leather Store:

= EADY MADE CLOTHING, can at sIf II
LII times be found at very low prices
Mayt29 STREATOR, DAILY 4 CO.
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Guardian sale OF Real Esfa fe.
On the 2sM dav of June, 1856.

by virtue Of order of sale issued fccn the Pro-
bat Court of tile County of Portage and TO me diret
cd shall offer for sale at Public Auction on the pre-
miSes, r.
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pLATED. .EtVAR.--Spoons, Forks knivca
&c. DO notbuy inferor article when you can get
the best by callingat A BAIRD d Co
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Astonishing Recovery OF Mr.. MtcuArL 0.RRIEs
from Gravel and Disease OF the Bladder and KiThcss
Mr.: o'EEEN, when FIRST seen by me, had heavy de-
posit Of sediment in lbs ure much pam In Ills back.
with pain shooting around his hips into lis bladder
and fprrcd tongue dgren! thirst. He would drink
In q hdnrs two gallons Of water. Appetite sone yell
low appearance Of the eyes, and re1uced from 100
pounds n flesh down to 100 pounds.
HEAR what MR.. o'RRiES SAYS.
Ny BAEssEp DocToR:--Yonr inv aluable advice Kind
attenton, and the miraculous power OF your Blood
Purifier and Blood ills have made perfect cure OF
my mary complaints. People who have complain ts
smiior TO mine, call TO SEQ me every day, and hats
beea written to several times regarding your new
method of curing diseases OF the blood. and diseases
OF the bladder and Kidneys, &C., &C., by four new
medicines. 'IF = ~ ~
i have always given TIE most eneotsaking renIiee.
because You were so successful IN curing my ease
which every doctor who saw me pronounced inc1rable
was considered stdeail's door by all who eaw me :
except yourself, who amid the wrecks Of dsease
one sland of hone. and on that you caused the snn-
shine Of reieft6 pour its behccnee from which eefs
minated the good health now enjoy. How thh: ] IS
otherwise than grateful to you for y0nt advice
and whole souied Gttontf TONES which 20h poured
out to me while Sick free do the waters flint run
in the riyers, Can say more7 You have eufNd me 81
my complaints, andI thank you ffom my heart
Afectionately yours,
MiGHAEE osRRfRN,
II < 49, -
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GfI- ID EPAiRINC done on Short Notice by cx-
GE&sssy IL perenccd Work men. Those having fine
Watches that need repairing will do well to cali at
ABAIRD e Co.
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NIOLINS. -- Accordeons, Violin Bows,
' Strings, Keys, Bridges, Rosin, &c.
. RAIPOR, ~
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DISEASES VANOJJISHED

.
a FTER years Of per-:
IA study analysis and ex-,
iment, Hr. Roback, the
eminentSwedish Physician
succeeded In producing q
medicine from the mo1nl
tain herbs ofhis native land;
which acts directly upon
the causas Of disoase i'm the
blood, and ~ restoring tho
corrupted fountain of iifo
to n condition of health and
purity, expels disease from
Sthe system wherever II may
4 u y
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WULOW BASKETS g. WAGGOSN
w - Ill ly.at HATCH'S.
HEAT UP THE INSTITUTION,

RIRD CAGES-A nice and cheap article
~ HATCH's Drug Store.
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[ OLD PENS.--We have large lot from
" the best Manufacturers. Call and try them
RIA BAIRD IL Co
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JbWELRY & SILVER WARE

SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES
~ DC. Those wishing the best article will do wen
TO call Ot A RAlRD tE 90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
eth. Gray Mar. i. .h. Better Horse"

Yhe application Of this proverb is well known.
but not SO well the story on which It is founded.
A gentleman, who had seen the world, one day
gave his eldest SON span of horses, chariot, and
basket of eggs. "Do you," said he to the boy,
"trave upon.the high road until you come to the
first house in which there is married couple. II
you find that the husband is the master there, give
him one of the horses. If, on the contrary, the
wife is the ruler, give her an egg Return at
once if you part with horse, but do not come
back so long as you keep both horses, and there IS
an egg remaining"
Away went the boy full of his mission, and +,
just beyond the borders of his fathers estate, 10
modest cottage. He alighted from his chariot
and knocked at the door. The good wife opened
it for him and curtsied. "Is your husband al
home ?" mo-" but she would call him in from
the hay field. In he came, wiping his brow
The young man told them his errand "Why,"
says the wife, bridling and rolling the corner of
her apron, 81 always do as John wants me to do;
he is my master amt you, John? Then" :"
said the boy, al am to give you a horse; which
will you take ?" III think, !" said John, Gas how
that bay gelding seems to be the one as would suit
me the best" "Ifwe have choice, husband" :"
said the wife, 81 think the gray mare will suit us
best" "No," replied John, "ihe bay for me he
is more square in front, and his legs are better ("
Now" said the wife, 81 don't think SO the gray
mare is the better horse and shall never be con
tented unless ! get that one." "Well." said
John, elf your mind is sot onlt, P give mp; we'll
take the gray mare" "rhahk you," said the
boy; "allow me to give you an egg from this
basket; it is nice fresh one, and you can boil it
hard or soft. as your wife will allow" The rest
of the story you may imagine tn. young man
came home with both horses, but not an egg in
his basket"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

The "Goldcn AEGEAN excellent San Francis
90 paper gives the following routine Of an editors
life in California First, gets up at len in the
morning-dresses himsef-puis on his hat, in
which are si, or seven bullet holes, and goes to a
restaurant for breakfast. After breakfast, starts
to the office to look over the papers, and discovers
that hs is called scoandre in one of them, liar
In another, and puppy in another. He smiles
at the prospect of having something to do-ills out
and despacaes three blank challenges. "a ream or
two of which he always keeps on hand ready
printed, TO save tine)-coRmences wrlllng a
leader, vixen. as the cluck strikes eleven, large
man, with cowhide in one hand and a bowie
knife in his bel. walks in and asks him if his name
i,-? He answers by knocking the intru-
der down two pair of stairs with chair AT
twelve o'cuck finds that his challenges have been
accepted, and suddenly remembers that ne has
little affair of that nature TO settle at the beach that
i,y at three o'clock-goes out Kills his man =
then comes and dimes on stswed grizzly. Starts
for the office; while going there, gets mixed up
in street row. and has the heel of his boot shot
off by accident laughs to think how beautifully
il was done-arrivss at his sanctum, and lnds an
internal machine on the tablo-knows what it is,
and merely pi,ches it out Of the window-writes
an morsI rsform. and then starts for the theatre-
attacked on the corner of dark alley, by three
m.n-kills tv. of lhem, and takes the other 10
IN. station house. Returning 10 the office at E.
leyen O'Clock st night, knocks dswn man who
attempt, TO rob him-kills deg with piece Of
paving ssone-gsis rnn over by a cab, and has the
tail of his coat slit With the thrust of knife, and
two bullet holes put through his beaver as he steps
within his own door-smes at his escapes writes
until two o'clock, aud then 'turns in with the
h,ppy CONSCIOUSNESS of having two dues 10 hyh.
the ne1l day."-F'amily Magazine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

EXPLAINING A WIHE.-The following curious
circumstance is just now creating some merrnent
in commercial circles. A Yankee captain, whose
cargo was consigned to Messrs. Barring & Co., had
the misfortune to lose his wife, who was on board
with him, on the voyage, and being reluctant to
throw the body overheard. resolved upon bringing
her to England, there to receive proper sepulture.
portion Of his cargo consisted of oil of cinnamon.
The captain t9 sufficient quantity, and placed
the body in it Jus eventually embalming it for
the remainderH the voyage. On arriving at the
port of London, tho Yankee captain called upon
the parties to, whom the oil was consigned, and
requested to know how much he was to pay for
the quantity of oil he had used. He was astounded
at being told that The value of the oil was $500,
and that he must Immediately pay over that sum.
Of course this was out Of the question, and the
captain was soon afterwards arrested for that
amount, but was bailed by Messrs. Barring, who it
is reported, have satisfied the owners.
The custom authorities, having been made ac-
quainted with the circumstances, refused to allow
the cinnamon oil to be landed. The Yankee cap
tain will have to take the oil back to America,
and there dispose Of it. The oil is used for fla
voring pies and pastry, and perfumery London
.News.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

The RoAD TO RUIN.-The theatre is often
called a school of morals. but the vast majority
who enter IFS walls ind it school for vice. A.
mos Lawrence testified that of the young nsn a.
mong his early associates who frequented the the
atre, not one prospered in worldly point of view,
or came to good end. Such testimony might be
multiplied indefinitely. A recent incident pub
lished in one of the New York papers, ,sillustrates
the influence Of theatres upon the ac5bfs behind
the scenes:
''Among the twelve who wore punished for
drunkenness was one-a female-who.e history
is truly melancholy, though by no means unusual.
She is not yet old, and was once pretty, cobrted
and admired by all, she was born in the South,
of wealthy parents, and her early years were
blessed with all the privileges of one in her sitgz
alton. Her education was thoroughly compleiss
and she early gained good reputation as WIZ
ter. She soon evinced passion for the stage-a
passion 50 uncomfortable that, despite the enrea-
ties of psrents and friends, she became an actress.
In this sphere she was very successful, and after
time made her appearance on the boards in this
city, where she created no little .furOre. Her ap
pearance was always hailed with enthusiasm, but
after time her fame and fortune began to wane.
She tell, as many of her profession had done be-
fore, victim to drink! Becoming daily worse,
no manager would run the risk of engaging her.
For time she gave evidence of an intention To
reform, but tn. terrible passion predomnasing she
again fell. The former lovely woman, talented
au,horess and tine actress, sleeps tonight vaga-
bond in tho Tombs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
Education VI. Money.

The following anscdols, from the Peoples Or
gan, refers undoubtedly to the Hon. jacob Cola
mer, now in the United States Senate, and fer.
merly Postmaster General:
II remember" says the late Postmaster Gener-
al of the q. States, ''the first time visited Bur-
lington, w., as Judge ol tho Supreme Court. |
had left it many years before, poor boy. At the
time left there were two families of special note
for their standing and wealth. Eachof them had
4 son about my own age. was very poor, and
these boys were very rich. During tho long
years Of hard toll which passed before my return,
had almost forgotten them. They had long ago
forgotten me.
Approaching the court house, for the first time,
in company with several gentlemen of the bar, |
noticed 10 the court house yard, 4 large pile OF
old furniture about 10 bs sold at auction. The
scenes Of early boyhood with which was sur.
rounded prompted me to ask whose it was. Iwas
told it belonged to Mr.. J. "Mr. J remember
a family Of that name, very wealthy; there is .
son too can it be he"
| was told that it was even o.. He was the
son of one of the families already alluded to. He
had inherited more than had earned, and now
his own family was reduced TO real want, and his
furniture was that day TO bs sold for debt. |
wen. into the court house suddenly, yet almost
glad 1 was born poor. was soon absorbed in the
business before me. One of the first cases called
originated in a low, drunken quarrel between MIR.
H. and Mr.. A. Mr.. H., thought |, that 10 ia
milar name. Can il be2 In short, found that
this was the son of the other wealthy man referred
to. was overwhelmed with establishment and
thanksgiving -astonishmeat at the change in our
relative standing, and thanksgiving that was not
born to inherit wealth without toll Those faith
ers provide bes! for their children who leave them
with the highest educa!isn, the purest morals. and
the least money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
SOUTHERN PROTECTION
IN SU URANCE COMP A N Y
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
CApBTAU, naaply 100000,


IND CONS T.4.NTLY LNCRE.aSL.NG!!!
TI1HE Charter of this Company offers more favorable
i advantages the farmer and others than any other
Company chartered in the State, by insung with or
without premium note If the applicant prefer, he
can paw the full amount of the premium in cash or by
sfecting cash insurance for two years, the insured
saves of the amount he would otherwise have
to paw or by becoming member and giving small
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from year to year. This is the advantage resulting
from the combination of the Cash and M'tuat Prtnct-
pie.
This Company commenced issuing Policies against
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since which time six hundred persons have become
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mess daily and feel grateful for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon the Company thus tar and tor IT'S naer
ing prospects of future usefulness The Directors nope
and believe, that by prudence, caution, and rigid sys
tenn Of economy they will establish for this Company
reputation for cheapness and safety not surpassed by
cav Company in the United States.
Al differences in settlement of losses may be deter
naed By three disnterested Arbtrators of the County
where such loss happened to be mutually chosen Dy
the insured and the Company
Dlrectors.-H. w Thomas, Chas E. Stuart . ,.
Masters, Geo. A. Tayenuer, w. ID. Massey, w. l.
Harper, T. T. Hill, James T. Close, Christopher Neae'
Henry shackelford Shoto L. Stuart Edward Sangster'
Officers.
II. w. THoNAs, Pres. Gu. E. STUART, Counsellor
W.D. MASSEY, v. Pres. Gro. A. TAVENNnR, treas
JAMES T. CLosr, Secretary.
~ Applications for Insurance can De made to oar
Afsat at Staunton J. II. BkOWN NJ Agent
JHas lS. l555.-ly.
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rh. nodeI Widouer.

He begins to think of No. before the weed on
his hat loses it's first gloss. May be seen assisting
young girls to get seat in church, or ordering
carts off dry crossings, for pretty feet that are
waiting to pass over Is convinced he was never
made to live alone His children must be looked
after, or, if he hasn't any, he would ike 10 De
looked after-himself. Draws deep sigh every
time dress rattles past him with female IN II.
Is very particular about the polish Of his boots or
the fit of bis glove; thinks he looks very interest
inc in black. Don't walk out much in public
with his children; when he does, takes The
youngest! Revives his old taste for moonlight
and poetry pIties single men with all his heart;
wonders how they contrve to exist? keproves
little John for saying "Pa !" SO loud, (when ne
meets him in the street) Sets his face against
the practice Of women going home "alone and un-
protected" from evening meetings. Ie'is !ne
widows his heart aches for 'em! Wonders which
of all the damsels he sees he, he shall make up ms
mind TO marry. is sorry he shall be obliged to
disappoint them all but one ! Has long since pre-
ferred orange blossoms TO the cypress wreath
Starts some fine day and reinishes his house from
garret to cellar; hangs his wifes portrait in the
attic, (shrouded in old blankets,) and marries
playmate of his eldest daughter!
TnE MODEL WIDsw-She wouldn't wear
her veil up on any account. Thinks her complex
ion looks farer than ever, in contrast with her
sables. Sends back her new dress because the
fold of Grape on the skirt isn't deep mourning
enough. Steadily refuses to look in the direction
of dress coat for-one week. Wonders if that
handsome Tompkins who passes her window every
day is insane enough to think that she will ever
marry again Is very fond of drawing off her
glove and resting her little white hand on her
black bonne., thinking it may be suggestive of an
early application for the same. Concludes 10 give
up housekeeping and try boarding at hotel
Accepts Tompkin's invitation to 'attend The chill
dren's concert" Just to please little Tommyl-
Tommy is delighted, and thinks Tompkins is a
very kind gentleman to give him so much candy
and so many bon bons. His mamaa begins 10 adj
nit certain little alleviations of her sorrow, IN the
shape of protracted conversations, walks, rides,
calls, Sc.
She cries little when Tommy asks her if she
ha. not forgotten to plaut the flowers in certain
cemetery. Tompkins comes in and thinks her
loveller than ever, smiling through her tears
Tommy is sent out into the garden to make "Prstty
dirt pics" 60 the utter demolition Of new rock
and trousers, and returns very unexpectedly to
find his mammals cheeks very rosy, and 10 be
tossed up in the air by Tompkins, who declares
himself his "new, new papa!"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
Th. L.xisn or Homer.

Napoleon used to say, "That of all the orders
that had ever been created, either in ancient or In
modern times, there is not one which has been Of
such advantage 10 ito founders as The Legion Of
Honor. 1t lis my handwork and my masterpiece.
No one, either now or in future days, can dispute
my right to the glory Of founding il. | am
indebted to it fer more than hafmy victories"
Napoleon stated what was perfectly truth. Tho
hope ofobtaining the cross has been the parent of
incredible acts of valor, many of which are still
unknown to the werld. Here is one among Others,
a chef d. escradsn he used to take particular de.
light in relating.
In the course of the night which preceded the
battle of Auseritz, one Of his brigadiers wagered
his watch with one of his comrades that he would
gain the Cross of Honor the following day. In
fact, in brilliant charge against very superior
force, he penetrated the enemy's squadron, killed
Ave men with his own hand and carried of a
standard. He was covered with blood, especially
on his face, the only visible part of which was his
eyes. As he was returning to his regiment the
Emperor met him and said -
"You have done enough for one, my friend, go
and get your wounds dressed"
The brigadier, wiping his face with the flag he
had captured, replied 10 the Emperor
II am not wounded, Sire. 1t is not my blood
which you see, but that Of your enemies"
Napoleon, delighted at this answer, said:-
81 make you marehat des togis, (quarter-mas-
ter) and confer upon you the Gross OF Honor"
The most singular circumstance in this affair is,
that the moment when the brigadier was thus re-
coDpsnseG, his comrade with whom he had wag-
cred hi, watch arrived wounded by pistol shot,
which had been fired at him by general officer,
whom he brought as prisoner to the Emperor.
''Another Cross of Hnnor," said Napoleon.
laughing. eff things go on in this way | shall
either have to suppress the Order, or to decorate
the whole army"
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A REMARKABLE CLMArE.-The climate Of
the Khasia Mountains, which lie northeast from
Calcutta, and are separated by the valley Of the
Burampooter river from the Himalaya range, 10
remarkable for the inordinate fall Of rain-the
greatest, it is said which has ever been recorded.
Mr.. Yule, an English gentleman, established the
fact that in the single month August, lS4l. there
fell 264 inches of rain, or twenty-five. feet, Of
which tweveand half feet fell in the space Of
FIVE consecutive days. This astonishing fact il
confirmed by two other English travellers, who
measured thirty inches ofrain in twenty four hours,
and during seven months above FIVE hundred inch
es. This terrible rainfall is attributed to the abb
ruptness of the mountains which face the bay Of
Bengal. and the intervening fiat swamps two hun.
dred miles in extent. The district of the excess
i've rain is extremely limited. and but few de-
grees further west rain is said to be almost un-
known, and the winter falls Of snow 10 seldom ex.
ceed two inches.