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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

The PRopoRTIoNs OF THE FIGURE.-Nature
in the composition of the human frame, has SO or
dained that the face, from the chin to the hghes!
point of the forehead whence the hair begins, is
tenth part of tie whole stature the same proper
tion obtains in the hand measured from the wrist
to The extremity of the middle finger. The head
from the chin to the top Of the scalp.s an eighth
From the top of the chest to the highest point o.
the forehead is seventh From the nipples tC
the top of the scalp is fourth Of the whole stat
ure. If the length of the face, from the chin tc
the roots of the hair, be divided into three equal
parts, the first division determines the place oi
the nostrils the second the point where the eye
brows meet. The foot is the seventh part of the
are each fourth. The other members have GER
tain afinities which were always observed by the
most celebrated of ancient painters and sculpors,
and we must look for them in those productions
which have excited universal admiration. The
navel is naturally the central point of the human
body; for if a man should lie on his back with his
arms and legs extended, the periphery of the cir
Gle which may be described about him, with the
navel for its csnre, would touch the extremities of
his hands and feet. The same afinities obtain if
we apply square to the human figure; for, like
the contiguous sides, the height from the feet to
the top of the head is found TO be the same as the
distance from the extremity Of one hand to the
other, when the arms are extended. The stand.
ards according to which all admeasurements are
likewise deduced from the members of the body
such as the digit, the palm, the foot and the Gu
Bit rls
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

THE OTHER JoRDoN.-The Cleveland Plain
Dealer says that at Sabbath school not many miles
from that city, few weeks ago, reverend gen.
tleanm said, after exhortng them atfeciionately
for half an hour, and then by the way of giving
the pupils chance 10 contribute their mite 10 the
general glory Of the occasion, he requested them
to sing Jordon 10 him. expecting of course TO hear
s.On Jordon's stormy banks stand, )" when 10 his
surprise, the scholars with one accord struck up
"Jordon am hard road to travel"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

"I wonder what has Become of the snuffers q"
said Mrs. Johnson 81 have been looking for them
all the evening and can't find them high or low"
Nobody could give any information.
Alter while the hired Dutchman getting sleepy,
commenced pulling of his boots, preparatory to
poing 10 bed "All dis day." said he."I tink /
Got some little grabbe stones in my poot kess
I kit 'en out now He turned up his boot and
poured out the snufferS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
Husns,ery g,ss1sas,ery !

TsHE subscribers hare hands Quaatity of LOM.
l. BER Of every description, which they viii sell
On the usual terms. They will also nrnsh Lumber 10
order of aav kind and TO any oUnt Pla>tcring
y,th. can always be had at their Steam Saw NliH.
-~ WELLER & PARKiNS.
Mt Sidney, Sept. 20, 1858.
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STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
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The year. Nostbscrpton ,oiH be 6ut at the
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a;- Al Communications TO tie torsby mail must
be post paid or they ,oill mol be attended TO-
IDTER TISE1IENTSo of thirteen lines (or less,)
Bourgeois type ten lines Cor less Mnion tyPe IN
serted three times for dollar, and t,cen re cents
for each subsequent continuance Larger adrsrt'se-
a5eral discoua made 10 those oho adcertiss by the
ear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
FRESH ARRIVAL

Of Watches, Jewelry and Siirer Wae at !. "
.NEREDII'HS, opposite Wessrs. Z. + y
j. B. Eskridgs's Drug Store.
IrHE subscriber having returned from the North re
spectfu invites the attention of the public to th'
well selected stock Of the above goods, consisting
Watches Of the most approved Makers new and 6eaa'
hl styles of Diamond Ruby and Pearl, Mosaic cameo
and Lava Breast Pins Earrings, Finger kinss' Se
Also good assortment Of Jett goods so fashionable al
this time Silver Spoons, Forks and Ladies' and every
ether article in his line Of business Watches carefully
repaired and warranted Every article warranted as
represented or the money refunded
NnY i 1851.
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MARSHALL K. FULTZ.

7rroRNEY AT LAW, Staunton, Va, will practise
a,itb Conr,s of augusta county. Strict attention
wilIbe r;yen TO all business entrusted 10 him.
az n, NAV be found al present in the Office o! his
athcr, David Fultz.
Nov. l5, IS54.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

MELANCHOLY TAcr.-The New York Com
mercial Advertiser notes au unintentional joke in
that yery grave document, the Upited States
Treasury Report. viz:
We find in the enumeration among the -
which we do not import, but mar
ourselves, "vices Of all descrpti -afactnra &c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

"Root, hog, or die," is now rendered as fol-
lows, Penetrate the subsoil my porcine friend,
or early expect an obituary on Thy untimely de-
mise"
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.A Thing Of Bea.ty is n Joy Forever"

.sA Thing Of Beaaty IL n Joy Forevsr
Mr.. Bradbury, one Of the conductors OF tne
New York Musical Review, Thus writes on .he
death Of his child Kttie Lizzie, at the age o. hye
years. Was ever anything more toucningv
penned2 Fs
Kitde is gone Where2 To Heaven. An
angel came aud took her away. She was loSe'y
chlld-gentIe as little lamb; the pet OF me
whole family; the youngest Of them all. Du'
she could not stay with them any longer. one
had an angel sister in Heaven who was waiH"g
for her. The angel sister was with US only
few months, but she has been in heaven many
years, and she must have loved Kiitie, for every
body loved her. The IoveIiest flowers are often
soonest pucked. II lille voice sweeter ana
more musical than others were heard, knew
Kttie was near. If my study door opened 50
gently and silly that no sound could be heard. l
knew Kiitie was coming. If after an hours qules
play. little shadow passed NE, and the door
opened and shut as no one else could open ana
shut it, $50 as not to disturb papa" knew little
Kittie was going.
When in the midst Of my composing heard
gentle voice saying "Papa, may stay with you
little while? will be very stilI,' did not
need to look of my work, to assure me that It was
lmy little lamb You staid with me TOO long; Kit
tie dear, to leave me 50 suddenly and you arc
too still now. You became my little assistant
my home angel-my youngest and sweetest sing
ing bird, and miss The little voice that have 90
often heard in an adjoining room. catching up and
echoing little snatches Of melody as they were
being composed miss those soft and sweet
kisses. miss the little hand that was always
first TO be placed upon my forehead to drive away
the pain.' | miss the sound Of those little feet
upon the stairs. Imiss the little knock at my
bedroom door in the morning, and the triple, good
night kiss In the evening. | miss the sweet
smiles from the sunniest of faces. cagv
miss-oh! how miss the foremost in the liz
tie gronp who came out 10 meet me at the gate
for tie first kiss. do not stoop so low now, Kit
tie, to give that first kiss. miss you at the Ia
Bile, and at family worship. Imiss your voice in
IL want to be an angel" for nobody could sing
like you. miss you in the. garden; miss you
everywhere; but I will tryFhot to miss you 10
heaven. "Papa, if we are good will an angel
truly come and take us to Heaven, when we def
When the question was asked, how little did
think the angel was so near. But he did "truly"
come, and the sweet flower is transplanted TO .
mare genial cline. ii do wish papa would come."
Wait a little while, Kittie, and papa will come.
The journey is not long. Hewill soon be home."
1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

ODE ON THE SHAseHAD.-Cover,o of the Grant
county Herald. has been writing an "Ode to
Shanghais." The following is the first verse.
which is as much as our readers will be able 10
bear at once -
Feathered giraffe Who lent you wingsi
Who furnished you those legs?
How could such everlasting things
As those come out Of eggs!
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nm Notice TO Merchants, Esal
FARMER & OTHERS,f -

VISITING RICHMOND THIS Fall.
r WOULD most respectfully call the attention OF
this fall. 10 INV large and general assortment OF
BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS, CARPEI-
BAGS, V.aLISES, Sc.
all Of which have been selected by myself this season
with great care and mostly purchased for cash nat
ter myself that give great inducements 10 an IN
-,nt If Goods in INV line as any other house, either
North or South; either wholesale retail; by, the
package or dozenand certainly at prices that cannot
fail to please @ Call aud examine for yourselves at
ALEX. HILLS, No. 1911, Main St,
Richmond, Va, Manufacturer and
Dealer in Boots, Shoes, Trunks Car
pet Bags, valises, &C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

LTE.-For every one life has some blessing
some cup that is not mixed with bitterness. At
every heart there is some fount of pure water,
whose sweetness is some time or other tasted.-
Who is he that has not found in his path Of life
sume fragrant rosehush seeming all the sir with
its sweet perfume
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

al hope you will be able to support me-" said
a young lady. while walking out one evening
with her intended, during slippery state Of tho
sidewalks.
"Why. yes" said the somewhat hesitating
swain, with some little assistance from your ia
ther"
There was some confusion, and profound si-
lence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

VALUABLE MEDIcIHE-A Yankee d.
contrived to extract from sausager
which he says contains T.
original bark r. -~sto< has
nine!"s " po~erhltonic,
LIT: -:e whole strength Of the
90 .e calls 1t the "Sulphate os Ca
-4s anticipates great popularity for It,.
dc.neutaa aA sAloQney what do you say to the iu-
"Arrah auss Ars,yol gully or no, ruiIty?
t,l ,an tn mnsha, yer worship -, 80 c,n tell
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

WANTED ALL THE ITEMs.-At recent lec-
ure in this city the speaker, in order to enforce
the idea that the sense Of contract and opposition
of idea was often reached through the effect of to-
tai and embarrassing disappointment in the ex-
pected point of story, related the following an
ecdote. On the evening after conhagration in
the town of Andover, Massachusetts, the occu-
pants of the village bar room were setting about
the fire, each with cigar in his mouth, when
there entered farmer from the ''North Parish, !"
with the air of man who had much in his mind
to communicate. eyed ought to ben over to
the North Parish this morning, said he; there
was little the wust fire, guess, they've had
for twenty years in Essex county. Pettingell's
new barn burnt down hatter'n jerusalem Pet
tingell, he was off down to Newburyport with a
lode o hay, and there came a white owl and lit
there on the end o. the barn. Well, that air wild
Irish Paddy he's he'd over there-don't see no use
% havin' no sech good for nothin' shoat reound =
he went end got out Pettingel's ole kings arm to
shoot him, jest to please the children jest foolish
ness. Well, they expect some o. the waddin'
went up into the barn winder, OUT the hay emmy
how'n bout half hour the barn bust out all in a
lite blaze, burnt up moren twenty ton O. English
hay, and much as sixteen or seventeen COWS, aud
three o. Pettngell's horses they didn't get out
but Jest one old crtter, and he's most crazy bout
| it he's ben takn' ON wuSs than ever see; Pve
ben up there tryin' to cheer him up but he feels
dreffie bad, I tell ycou.' When this crcumstan-
tial narrative was concluded there was general
silence, the result probably of sympathy for Mr..
! Pettngell After the lapse of several minutes,
however, the pause was broken by dull, frosty
faced old fellow who had been staring ntently at
the Goals ever since the speaker had finished
Looking up with an unsasfed expression of the
face, he inquired, "JpeA, did they kill The o,ci?''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

A NOVEL ANswER.-A few Sabbaths since n
town in the vicinity of this city, teacher Of
Sunday School was engaged in questioning his
pupils upon subjects connected with their previous
studies in the Bible. At last turning to young
Irshman, a member of the class, he asked ,"What
Adam lost by the faIl!' Pat for q few moments
was apparently 10 brown study, but at last his
face frightened as he interrogatively replied -
"An was it his hat sir 2"-Boston Traveller.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13

Punch gives the following "take offer,. o.: she
absurd attempts to make scientific Prod'gles ot
children at an age when they are much better en-
ployed in playing blind mans bluf:
| NINE RATIONAL REcREATioNs-F0r the n.
m,isen,ent of and Instruction of the Young and
others, during Winter Epenings. 81. Take .
lumber and nearly ill it with water. Then IN
sert lump OF sugar in the water, and continue 70
stir it. In few minutes the sugar Will become
invisible. .a ass9 ue
2. Place candIestick, with lighted candle
! in il in the middle of a table. Mahogany IS sne
BEST but deal will answer the purpose. riace
an extinguisher upon the candle, and the apart
ment will be left in darkness, unless there aIe
other lights in it.
8. Fake kitten Cone of kindly disposition is
preferably and place it upon your lap. Stroke IL
gently for few seconds, and the animal Will %
be varied by -pinching bis tail. IN whieh CASE !"
will spit and jump down.
A. Let the cinders be thrown upon the hre, and
then take common hearth broom and carefully
sweep every particle of ashes and dust under the
crate Hang up the broom and sit down, and
pleasing display of tidiness will be made.
/ 5. Fake pair of scissors the size is inmate
rial. Obtain piece of white or brown paper SIX
Inches long and yard and half across. sPP
liz in two. You will find that no exertlon OF
strength will juin the severed parts together again
6. Place the palms of your hands together
crosswise, and, holding them somewhat loosely,
strike them on your knee. A sound will be pro-
duced somewhat resembling the chink OF money.
This is quite as good as having money itself,
which only leads to outlay and extravagance.
T. Take common ruled copy book, and at the
top of page let confederate inscribe Bounty
Commands Esteem,' or some other moral senti.
ment. Copy this on every line Of the page, and
when you have done show il to the company
This experiment is not only interesting in itself,
but leads to improve the handwriting.
8. Take the tumber Of water mentioned in the
first experiment, and show the company that the
glass is nearly full. Drink it off, and instantly
make them observe that the glass is entirely emp
ty. The success Of this feat depends upon its ra-
pidty. -
= q Go tn he'd
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LOOK Foa YoURsELvEs.-The Fairmont Vir-
gnan tells the following anecdote Of Rev. H. G..
Dean. of Iowa, recently elected Chaplain Of the
U. s. Senate, and formerly stationed in North
western Virginia:
While preaching one day at church situated
few miles from Farmont, he was annoyed by
the inattention of his congregation as manifested
in turning their heads to see everybody who came
in. Brethren" said he, sit is very difficult to
preach when thus interrupted. Now, do you lis
ten to me, and will tell sou the name Of every
man as he enters the church." Ofcourse this re-
mark attracted universal attention. Presently
some one entered. "Broher William Satter-
field !",calIcd out the preacher. while that "bro.
ther" was astonshed beyond measure, and endea-
yored to guess what was the matter. Another
person came in; 'Brolher Joseph Miller" bawled
the preacher, with like result; and 50 perhaps
in other cases.-After while the congrega ton
were amazed at hearing the preacher call out in
loud voice. "A little old man with blue coat
and white ha, on don't know who he isl
You NAV look for yourselyes!"
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R;.bmood. Sent. -, 1856.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-06-19
NEw YORZ, June I6. 1856.
CLEVELAND WOOL DEPOT

VHERE is no longer question or doubt in the minds
L OF those who are best acquainted with the advan.
tages the Cleveland Wool Depot offers for the sale Of
Wools of its Importance and.practicab lty.
Located, as 1t is, at the outlet Of the great wool
growing West, being Of easy access to woOl-growers
and merchants and within twenty -four hours ride Of
the most distant manufactures Of New Englandit nos
sesses great advantages.
Manufacturers, (exceptng those who are engaged al
spectators in wOos speak in the highest terms OF thi:
system and the many satisfactory letters We are recev
ing from our w0Ol.grOwng friends have stimulated Us
to Increase efforts make this house what should
be-a safe and reliable channel for the sale of their
wools 1t has surmounted all the difficulties and oppo.
sions that could well be brought against any enter
prise by class Of spectators opposed to it, and it
now has more and stronger recommendations than ever
We have spared no pains expense in making ample
arrangements for all who may wish to avail themselves
OF the advantages arising from this manner Of grading
and selling woOls Merchants and wool Growers, who
wish to realize on their woos on delivery at our derot
can be accommodated with liberal advances If desr,
ed sacks will be sent heretofore to those wishing to
send US their WOOL and Wool Twine for tying up heec
es, will be furnished at from l3 to 2Oc. per pound.
When several in one neighborhood wish US to for.
ward sacks twne we prefer sending to one address
Our customers in Illinois, and the Western States will
find that ordering sacks from will save them much
trouble and insure the safe arrival of the wool here as
our sacks are all numbered and stamped cleveland
Wool Depot" and after being filed by consignors, will
require no other marks.
We hope for liberal patronage, our charges are
low for handling and selling, and we promise our en-
ployers that undivided attention shall be devoted
to their interest. Very respectfully,
May Is. ls56-Sm. GOODALE Co.
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EUROPEAN NEWS
ARRIKAL or THEERIrSSox

Nav YoRE. June IS
The Ericsson arrived sbou. noon with LiV.
erpOOl dates TO the ssth ult.
News again rather meager.
The rev Russian loan is spoken Of. part to be
offered in London, balance in Hamburgh.
Denmark is putting her feet into an eff,e-
tive state.
The Spanish government says energetic
measures will be taken against Mexico, to en-.
force justice towards Spanish citizens,
Napoleon has under consideration a scheme
TO found Territorial Nobility and Algiers.
The Earl Of Eigin moved in the House Of
Lords for dispatches relative 10 the troops for
Canada.
This led to some remarks by Lord Claren-
dOn' expressing good feeling towards the Uni
ted States.
Great preparations are making to celebrate
peac9 on the Doth.
Palmer the prisoner, was found guilty.
TheEricson brings 400 passengers. She
left Liverpool early Sunday morning.
The steamer Persia is To be Withdrawn for
short time. with view to greater speed.
In discussion in the parliament, in reply TO
Elgn, Clarendon said Great Britain had made
ample apologies to the U. S. about the recruit.
ing business, but could not consent to recall
Champion ; that an offer had been made to re.
fer the Central American question to arbitra-
tion but that Britain was animated by the
most friendly feeling towards the U. s., not
wlthstanding language had been used in Con-
gress which if used in Britain would have been
denounced as tending to embroil the two coun-
tries and finally if, as Lord Elgiu had said,
five minutes would suffice to settle the business.
he would willingly meet Marcy midway on the
Atlantic.
The Sunday music question continued to
agitate the Metropolis, and several associations
have formed for holding Sunday music in the
Park, but Lord Palmerston and the Archbish-
op of Canterbury resolutely set their faces a,
gainst it.
Palmer, the prisoner has been sentenced to
death.
A project of joint stock company has been
started in Liverpool for building Railroad
from Costa Rica Punta Arneas and the Barna-
ca.
Emigration from Orleans steadily increases.
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HolIo'0ay's Ointment and PHs,-a certain
cure for Scad Heads.-Henry IL, Aaria 10, and John
Ames g. Of Apalachicola Florida, were all three af
fected with this disageeabe maady; Maria in partic
uar was in wretched plight with it, and although
there we're many remedies tried yet the malady did
not seem to decrease indeed the disease spread itsel
all over the surface of the head at the great annoy
ance of the parents aud discontinue of the child; the
blood of the others was equally impure At last the
parents put the three under course of Holoways Ont
ment and Pills. which cared them all in the space Of
nineteen days. Their health has since considerably
improved. These remedies are also wonderfully efica
cious in all diseases Of the skin ~
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ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.

New YORK, JIne Is.
The steamer Arabia arrived at her dock a.
bout 7 o'clock, She LIFT Liverpool at four o.
CLOCK P. NJ, on the 31st,
The steamer City of Baltimore from Phila.
dephia arrived out on the evening ofthe 28th,
Wth later news than by the steamer Persia.
The steamer Glasgow, from New York, ar:
rived out on the 18th,
Excitement in regard to American affairs in
England was on the increase.
The London Times in reference to the res
ignation of Padre Will, it seems as if demand
on one side and concession on the other had
reached their utmost limit, and suggest that
the United States should send to London
special ambassador or accledlt the present
minister with plentpotontiary powers to settle
the dispute amicably.
There is rumor to-day that Lord Elgin will
be sent as penipotentiar to Washington, -
Another rumor says Sir Henry Bulwer will be
the Envoy. On the Goth Bank of England,
and reduce the minimum discount Of five per
cent
Mr.. Dallas was invited to dine with the Judges
at Lord Mayors, but declined on account Of
bushes with Lord Clarendon.
A letter from Berlin says that strong party
in Prussia is desrous that the government, in
stead of following the example of Russia and
Sweden in regard to capitalization to sound
dues, should fall.
The new Russian loan, it is said, viii! amount
to one hundred mhlion roubles. The interest
is fixed at six per cent. The loan is principal
ly forthe construction of railroads in the inte-
rior.
The peace rejoicing on May 29th, in London,
passed off with great eclat. The papers are
full of the details.