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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
Oct. 22, 1856. ROBERT COWAN.
FARM FOR SALE.-Tbeun.

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-The un-
dersigned, in consequence of the illhealth of his
family. will sell his Farm, (privately,) containing
the village of Churchve, joining the lands of G. NJ
Cochran and others. Any one wishing to buy, will
find it to his advantage call, as am determined to
sell and will sell u GREAT BARGAIN. Immediate APP
plication is desired SAMUEL MYERS.
Oct 90 lS56.-tE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

i COST FOR CASH !-WIlTE 4 PAT
N TON have this day resumed selling their large
and desirable STOCK of GOODS AT coSr FOR CASH.
AS one of the concern intends retiring the lst of
January il is important that stock be reduced as
much as possible BY that time. We ask, therefore, all
in search of BARGAINS, to call and give us an opporu
nitv to prove what we say. We will still charge goods
to prompt customers at small advance on the cost
StauntOn Nov ID, lSI6.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

TERMS good LANYARD situated in the neigh
borhood of Green Bank, in the county of Pocahonas
together with 80 Acres of Land, about 20 ofwhich
is cleared The buildings consist OF good story
DWELLING HOUSE, and out-houSes. There is
iirst-rate BARK MILL and BARK HOUSE attached
TO the property. AMOS Il. CAMPBELL"
Huniersville PocahOntas CO., Oct. 90, lS56---3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

A HAPPY MARRAGE.-A dozen years ago:
Mr.. X, young gentleman of high family and
ample fortune, was riding upon one OF the quays
when he was so unfortunate as to run over
poor workman, who soon after died from the
effects of the injuries lie had received. Mr.: 4.
was greatly grieved at the accident, and has,
tened to make to the family OF the poor man all
the reparation in his power. He gave the wld-
ow life income and charged himself with the
education of her child, little girl seven years
old. Marie, the child, was pretty and intelii'
gent. and Mr.. Y forgetting the future OF work
mans daughter, placed her in first class school;
In few years Marie became beautiful and
accomplished young lady. When it was too
late her benefactor discovered that it was i'm,
possible for such a creature as Marie to descend
to tho level of Ler parents. He was himself
very ugly man and had found his lack OF good
looks an obstable in the way OF his contracting
marriage suitable to his rank in life. lie, there
fore determined to remain bachelor, and leave
his entire fortune to his young Protege, and who
ever She might choose for a husband. he in-
formed her of his intention, and questioned her
as to who she would like to marry. The result
NAV be defined. She asked for no better nus,
band than himself. Mr. X. was much surprised
At this ayowal, which his modesty at flrst Sc. Sc
down to the account of gratitude, but he flnaily
determined to be happy Benedict ana 1le
marriage was solemnized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

The amount of cormon salt in all tne oceans
/, estimated by Schafhautl at 3,o5l,3 ,342 cubic
geographical miles; or about five times more ;r
thsS t the mass of the Alps, and only one-thlrd
iess Ina than han that of the Himalaya. The sulphate
of lS's soda % equals 63aG4486 cubic mesor is equal
=, t tH tbs mass Of the Alps. The chloride of mag
nesium nc 441 ,s11-sO cubic miles; the lime salts,
100 s9o. "A cubic miles. He supposes the mean
depth to be about 800 metres, as estimated Gy
Mnpmboldt. Admitting with Laplace that the
mean depth is from four to five miles, which Il is
more probable, the mass of marine salt VIII De
mora mora than double the mass of the Himalaya
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
mo All. WHOM TT MAY CONCERN. :

mo ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. -
1 The books accounts and notes of the late firm OF
WATTS & RICHARDS have been assigned to us for
the benefit of the creditors of said concern Persons
indebted to said concern must pay up forthwith, US
longer indulgence cannot be given.
Persons having claims against the said firm, must
report them to us forthwith the trust by its terms,
is for the benefit only Of those who report their claims
10 us within NINETY days from the 18th day of October,
1857. HAkMAN BELL,
S,ounfon Oct 1S56-tf Trustees,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

A TTENTION Persons having HIDES, either
N green dried, will do well to call upon the un-
dersgned before disposng of them. Large small
lots purchased at all times and the Cash paid for them
on delivery to the undersigned at StauntOn
CUSHING i WATTS,
Aucti0aeegS and General agents.
Stanntnn Nov u 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

IJONEY SuUCK.-A SUPERIOR Article Of very
1 i mildsTobacco, just received and for sale by
R0BT. j. GLENDY,
Staunton Feb 90 1856. Per C.. Il. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
KAMERER &c FLAIG,
WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELLERS,
STAUNTON, VA.

SIAONION, 10
YNHANKFUL for the liberal encouragement bestow-
ed upon them, respectfully inform the public that
they have Just received from the North an extensive
variety of WATCHES, JEWELRl, &c. which they
offer for sale accommodating terms, and they invite
the attention of dealers TO their stock feeling confident
that satisfaction, in all cases, viii be given.
A large assortment of fine Gold and Silver Watches
Silver and Plated Ware Jewelry, Specacles &C., con-
stantly ON hand
rc5y@ Particular attention paid to repairing fine
Watches StauntUn, Now ~, 1S56.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24
SALE--A VALUABLE HOUSE 4

Il L0T.-Having by an exchange of property, be,
come the owner of the House aud Lot now occupied
by Benjamin Crawford, Esq, on New street. in the
town OF Staunton, will, Sat1day, tile 2Ih Of De-
ce5er 1856 offer for sale in front of the premises the
said HOUSE AND LOT. As the sale will be peremp-
tory and without persons wishing to purchase
a commodious and comfortable private residence, will
have the opportunity of doing credit OF one, tw"
and three years (without interes will be gwen, the
purchase money to be divided into three equal annual
payments THUS j. McGI-L,
By HUGu W. SHEFFEY, his Attorney.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

NJATCHEs.--16O GROSS MATCHES, compris-
1l ing all the various qualities-wood boxes, with
and without sulphur-paper boxes, with and without
Matches. than which there are no better.
For sale by H. d: GLEND1,
Staunton Nov 1956 Per- c. T. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

w j. POINTS hoping, by close and assiduous
w attention to business 10 be rewarded with the
patronage of liberal public, willnvitey your attention
10 the following Goods
Brittania Ware, Block Tin ware,
Painted Toilet Sets, Family Hardware,
Wooden Ware Willow Ware, ~
And an endless variety of Plain Ware, aofwhch will
be sold LOW CASH.
~ 2 Doors West of Union Hall.
Sfnnnfnn Oct 90 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-24

EOR SALE.-FIRST RATE SODA F0UNTAINi
Il with all the necessary apparatus; which will sell
low for cash. JAS. G. LAIRD,
Staunton, March 81, 1856. Druggist Chemist.
g MOKING OBACCos-SO bbls prime old
- Lynchburg Smoking Tobacco just received and for
sale. RO q. GLENDI,
Staunton June Is. 1856. Per G. 4. COCHRAN
Eastern times., 1856-03-06
An old Relic of Pioneer Life.

A correspondent of the Genesee, IN. w
Republican, gives the following history of the
first cradle for the first white child born west
of Utica, which is still in existence and in ac-
tive operation at this time, i'll the possession
and employment of its original occupant; who
also has the clevis and pin that attached the
first team to the first plow that broke the first
ground west of Genesee River for wheat.
In I7s6 Capt. Horatio Jones, who sold John
Jacob Asior his first bear skins and who had
been prisoner among the Indians, brought
himself 10 anchor on the fats northeast of
Geneva village in Ontario county. His wife,
the companion of his tolls, his travels, and his
privations, became the mother of bright,
well formed son. That son still survives and
resides in Moscow, and is the doting father of
an infant two years old, who is rocked in the
same cradle that sooihed and quleted his first
ingress into this progressive world. Dur
ham boat had found its way into Seneca river,
had been stranded, deserted, and become d.
Iapidated. Capt. Jones, equipped with lump
line, hatchet, hunting-knife and cane, (tor he
had injured one of his legs and was lame,) }
sler scratching through the brush, and wad-
ing the swamps, at length reached the desert
ed boat and detached sufficient material TO
form the new furniture. The next day
brought the cabinet work into shape and a
cradle was known on Geneva flats, and occu-
pied too. In it were rocked the sixteen chill
dren of Capt. Jones, and the eleven Of his son,
| Col. Wm. w 1t has also been lent to the
neighbors, and even the Indian pappoose has
enjoved its luxuries.
Eastern times., 1856-03-06
Uariittp.
On Exemption from Consumption.

1t is by no means uncommon to hear it re-
marked with reference to particular person,
he or she is not consumptive person., as if
there were any peculiar circumstances which
indicated pre-emptive right 10 exemption
from the malady. Now, although it is true,
that individuals who present the Characters
tics Of what physicians term 'strumous dia-
thesis'-'a scrofulous look'-exhibit more fire.
quently unmistakeable evidence of tuberculous
disease, yet it is not exclusively confined to
them.
The fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes,
waxy and transparent skin, with the blue veins
coursing under it, and the soft peach-like
bloom, may Indicate, but too truly, victim
of this dreaded disease but it is found also in
those of the raven locks, the dark complexion,
and the bilious temperament. Rank and po-
siionin life are no protection; indeed ii is
in the extremes of the social scale that we find
it most common and yet, the middle grades
cannot be said to be free from it. Stature af
fords no guard against its inroads, the tall and
the shor. being equally subject to its assault.
Sex does not shield the individual, nor age
prevent its development. The learned and
industrious are found in its ranks equally with
the indolent and ignorant. Habits Of life and
occupation may protect us to great extent,
but they do not necessarily exempt US, while
some of these actually beget predisposition,
or increase our liability TO its advances.
Ii behooves every one, therefore, TO be
watchfuI of its approaches, and to note, with
jealous care, the slightest indications of its
commencement or existence.
All persons are jealous of the suspicion OF
consumptve disease, and many young per-
son becomes seriously, if not irrcmediably af-
fected, before they will admit the probability
of the symptoms which manifest themselves,
indicating anything more than general debili-
ty, which may be removed by some change Of
life, some fortuitous alteration of circumstanc-
es, OF recourse TO change of scene and air
Thus fallacious hopes are engendered which
are doomed to be bighted by the slightest cas-
ualty. For an attack OF illness may excite the
latent disease TO develop itself with frlghtful
rapidity. 1t is difficult to bring the young to
exercise that scrutiny of themselves, or that
necessary discipline over their modes Of dress,
habits of life and pursuits, which is necessary
for the effectual detection and prevention OF
the disease this only heightens the response
bility of the parent and guardian, and adds tc
the obligation of the conscientious physician
Medical Specialist. -.rr-r
Eastern times., 1856-03-06

NIAGARA FALLS IN WINTER. The Buffalo
Express publishes a communication from a
correspondent at Niagara Falls, describing the
present beauties Of the Falls. The following
is an extract
The spray, drifting over the adjacent
shores, has transformed the commonest objects
into shapes of such fairy-ike beauty as is elsc-
where only conceived in dreams. All things
are enveloped in cleaning ice. The islands
are laid with pavement as pure and as solid
as The most stainless Parian. The rocks that
shoot up from the far depths of the Preclpice
are hooded and wrapped in vast breadths Of
ice, like monks doing homage to the genius Of
peace. The trees are bowed down to the
earth with their snowy vestments, like wor-
shipping choir of white-robed nuns. Every
where but in the immediate channel of the
swollen and surging river the Ice King reigns
supreme. Under his magic touch nature il
Eastern times., 1856-03-06
"Bin, do put your foot II the batter!"

"Bill, do put your foot in the batter!"
Just as you say, Maggy,' SAID I, aud with
out the least hesitation put my foot in the
pan of batter and went 10 bed.
Next Joe Brown told his story
My wife had already retired to our usual
sleeping room, which adjoins the kitchen, and
the door of which was ajar. Not being able
to navigate perfectly, you know, made a
dreadful Gathering among the household furni-
ture. and my wife, in no very pleasant tone,
bawled out 3a4& e@EgM F..
do break the porridge pot!''
No sooner said than done. seized hold
of the handle of the pot, struck it against the
chimney jam and broke it into thousand
pieces. After this exploit l went to bed, and
got curtain lecture till was fast asleep
It was now Tim Watson's turn to give an
account Of himself, which he did with very
long face as follows:
My wife gave me the most unlucky COM
mand in the world, for as ! was blundering
up stairs in the dark, she cried out
Now, Tim, do break your neck y
."I'Il be cussed if | do, Kate" said 1,
gathering myself up the best wayI could-no,
I'll sooner foot the BILL
'And so, landlord, continued Tim, here's
the cash for you. But, by jingo, this is the
last time I'll ever risk five dollars on the COM
mand of my wife,
Eastern times., 1856-03-06
The three jolly Husbands.

Three jolly husbands, out in the country,
by the names of Tim Watson, Joe Brown, and
Bill Walker, sat late one evening, drinking at
the village tavern, until, being pretty well
corned, they agreed that each one, on return
ing home, should do the first thing that his
wife told him, IN default of which he should
the next morning pay the bill. They then
separated for the night, engaging to meet next
morning and give an honest account of their
proceedings at home, so far as they related tC
the bill. 4fEA 91 NiinoA
The next morning Walker and Brown were
early at their posts, but it was some time be-
fore Watson made his appearance. Walker
began first
la = You see when ! entered my house the
candle was out, and the fire giving but glim
merine of light. lcame near walking into
nan of batter that the pancakes were to b,
made of in the morning. Ny wife, who wa
y sdreadfally out Of humor, said to me sarcasti
Eastern times., 1856-03-06
Home Manufactures.

We intend do all work well as it is done anyV here
aud as cheap in proportion 10 quality.
Weare planning Boards, panks, Deck Joist, Clapboaris
&C. well and cheap it is done anywhere else
We also planning Mouding Of all descriptions and can
furnish them by the foot, plane them for others We
also manufacture round Bausters of different sizes,
der, and keep them on hand for sale.
We also prepared for Planning, Throating and Fit
ting ships Knees, Turning Saucheons making Plugs and
saving Wedges for Pankng Launching and for Treenais
at short notice.
Doors Sashes and Blinds of sizes, constantly
hand and for sale. Also Planking Launching and Tree
nail Wedges and Plugs for sale
With good machinery, good stock, good workmen, and
prompt attention. prepared 10 custom work, and
think satisfy reasonable public that deserve
share of their patronage. Call and see
SCOTT MORSE i co.
Eastern times., 1856-03-06

About thiriy-fve years ago there resided in
the town of Hebron certain DIR. T., who be-
came verv much enamored of beautiful
Young LADY. resident in the same town. The
Doctor ,yas n strong and decided Presbyterian,
and his lady-love was strong and decided
Baptist. They were sitting together one
evening, talking of their approaching nuptials,
when the DR.. remarked =
Il am thinking, my dear, of two events
which l shall number among the happiest of
my life'
And pray, what may they be, Dr.' re-
marked the lady.
'One is the hour when I shall call you
'wife' for the first time.'
And the otheri'
1t is when we shall present our first born
for baptism
What sprinkledr
Yes, my dear, sprinkled.'
Never shall child of mine be sprinkled ,
But mine SHALL
They shall be, hey'
Yes, my love-
We'll, sir, then can tell you that your
babies won't be my babies. So good night,
sir
The lady left the room, and the DR.. left the
house. The sequel was that the Dr. never
married, and the lady is an old maid.
Eastern times., 1856-03-06

On, THESE WOMEN 1T appears young
women in the Limerick Union Workhouse
were in the habit of getting tickets for castor
oil, which they only wanted to put in their
hair, and Dr. Gore knew this so we'll that he
used to mix asafGiida with it, so as to break
them off it. Mr.. NJ. Sheeby said that the girls
were too bright for DR.. Gore, for when they
got the stuff they would put it in bowl of
water, and the assafeIida would fall to the
bottom, while the oil would rise to the top, and
then they would put it in their hair
Eastern times., 1856-03-06

o man immortal Live for something. Do
good, and leave behind you monument OF
virtue that the storm of time can never destroy
Write your uame in kindness, love and mer-
cy, on the hearts of thousands you come in
contact with year by year, and you will never
be forgotten. No, your name, your deeds,
will be as legible on the hearts you leave be-
hind, as the stars on the brow of evening
Good deeds will shine as the stars of Heaven.
Eastern times., 1856-03-06

ANEcDoTE OF FRANKLIN. On one occasion,
while DR.. Franklin was in the Legislature of
Pennsylvania, he was busily engaged in some
matter jus. as the chaplain was about TO pray.
The preacher waited for the doctor to cease
his attention to the object of his pursuits and
attend TO him, but finally the preacher spoke
and said, If the Hon. Philosopher will give
his attention, we will pray Franklin, with
out raising his head, replied, pray d,oay.'
Eastern times., 1856-03-06
How We got rid of Moths.

A year since we had occasion 10 store lot
of furniture, with considerable amount OF
wooden garments, carpets, bed-clothing. &c
As the house necessarily used for storing was
infested with moths and cock-roaches, we had
some fears on the account, but we procured a
pound and half of gum camphor, and packed
all woolep materials in a single close room,
with large Jumps of the camphor in several
places. The room was then closed up tightly
and left till few days since. On opening it,
we found it still filled with a strong odor OF
camphor. The Jumps Of gum, which were
about the size Of a hens egg, when put in, had
now lost about half Of their bulk, and not sin
gle thread Of any cloth in the room had been
injured by moth or insects.
One thing surprised US not little; The cell
ing Of the room was literally covered with
thousands Of moths, though none were found
elsewhere. The dollar expended in getting a
large amount of camphor, probably saved US
from many dollars loss, since Bit of stair car
pet ard an old fur muff, which were left in
another room with some furniture, were entire
ly DESTROYED Am. Ag.
Eastern times., 1856-03-06
Seamless Coats,

A correspondent of the Boston Post, writing
from Winchendon, young manufacturing
town in Mass, thus speakes of an article of
seamless coats now beirg manufactured ia that
place. If the coats prove to be the article that
he says they are there will be demand for
them. The writer says of them = EFfE 4
Not seam in them, as true as you live, and
yet they are perfect in shape and complete in
detail. They are made Of felt, and are of the
sack pattern. The body and sleeves are made
separate, then fitted together, after which the
coat is dried in shape upon a copper man, whose
body is filled with steam, and the coat is ready
for the trimming. The felt is all made by ma
chirery, and is even as pilot or anv other heavy
cloth, and lis strength is superior. These coats
are not yet in the market, as enough are first
making TO supply the anticipated demand
About twenty operatives throw off from fifty to
hundred of these cuais daily. The process
is an invention BY Mr.. 5. NJ. Perkins, of EImi-
ra, N. Y, but ii is at present owned by com
pany composed Of gentlemen in New York and
Boston, of whom Mr. ID. w. Gitchell is agent
here, gentleman whose ingenuity, strength
ed by former association with types, eminenlly
fits him for his position. The whole machinery
of the concern has been made under his eye,
and does him credit. 1t is contemplated To
make ladies' cIoaks, shoes, horse blankets, and
many other articles, by the same process and
ot the same material.
Eastern times., 1856-03-06

RossNI's WIr.-He had accepted an inyi-
tation 10 dine with certain lady, whose din
ners are known to be on a most economical
scale. The dinner offered to the maestro
formed no exception to the general rule, and
he left the table rather hungry. Il hope
you will soon do me the honor to dine again
with me, said the lady to him as he was TAX
Ing leave of her. immediately, if you like,
replied he.
Eastern times., 1856-03-06

SCoTT MoRsE < Co. under the necessity Of calling
all those indebted them by account, whose
of credit has eXpre make immediate payment to
enable them to their immediate and pressing labil
ties. Don't say s'We will pay the interest-they don't
need % We do need and must hare princ cipIi and in
erest to do justice creditors and ourselves What
would you do, your creditor told You you did not need
your pay and did not pay you Could you buy your
bread and pay your debts we in the condi-
ton Therefore, you need pay to do justice to US and
yourselves. All notes and accounts OF more than three
Years standing, with others, will be left with some
collect who will call personally, unless there
special agreement the contrary. So About this time
look out tor a sTORM!'
Bath, Jan Z, 1856 ..# 1y30
Eastern times., 1856-03-06
TIFF s,ME suB,EcT-BYA YOUNG LADY.

Dear ain't it nice o, what charming snow
How sweet it falls-so feathery, soft, and white
Scene of fenchantment, fary-like and bright!
And how the winds romanticaIly blow
o, 'front.' we have glorious sleigh ride now /?
With lovely BELLS the dearest little horse
And Harry, he viii 60 with me, of course,
And we will gallop-Lord can't tell how
Wen have the ride! We'll have splendid dance
Aud supper, too, and some Of that mulled wine
And afterwards, his dear, devoted glance,
Aswe come back by moonlight so divine
Aud then one pleasure must ne'er forget
'Twould heavenly be il we could but just upset!
HGrrah!
Eastern times., 1856-03-06

Fierce blasts, chill airs, like those of coquette;
Canadian noses blue, and frozen toes
Sidewalks Of glass, o'er which the walker goes
Shamhling along, in agony's cold sweat
Iceland's snow drifts, into which you fall,
At suHocaton's risk. aud sadly feel
The aend rheumatic through your vftals steal,
While furious drivers your lingering bawl;
The basIn's water all field Of ice; -- rf
Holes In your boots, that ne'er had holes before
Expensive slegh-rides, called by school girls nice;
The juggling bells, the bank that tips you Ger
And then to feel that folly, frost, and flaw
Are but precursors of splashy thaw
Ugh!
Eastern times., 1856-03-06
The happy marriage is when two person

The happy marriage is when two persons
meet and make choice of each other, without
principally regarding or neglecting the circum-
stances of fortune or beauty. These may still
love in spite of adversely or sickness the for
mer we may in some measure defend ourselves
from. the other is the portion of our very