davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-06-06

90" Music hath charms ~ and 81 variety is the
spice of ife,s' are both precious gems-compound,
double distilled extracts from the wisdom of ages
concentrated essences of proverbal philosophy-in
fact there is no chance of knowing half of their
value or one fourth of their merits. That he played
on harp of thousand strings is also generally ad-
mitted and most potently believed in. Il is, so o
speak, fixed fact.
Considering therefore, that although music hath
charms, sill, "variety is the spice of lfe," and a
harp of thousand strings is capable of producing
great variety of musical tones. in which respect it
differs from the organ which has been charming the
public ear for some time past considering all these
things. we say it is painful TO reflect that that organ
plays but three tunes and half, with iddy ,jiddy-
jong, as marches along, and ring ting, ting, as
the Dutch gals sing, and SO forth.
Music is a branch of the fine arts, which we know
nothing about and respect accordingly, hence this
philosophical dsqusition embracing /" Shakespeare
and the musical glasses" and squirting at Upper
and other stuck up asses for, if the said M F. was
not and is not conceed donkey we don't know
anything about it.
But 10 return 10 subject, if we have one Talk
ing about music and sweet sounds, it has seemed 10
us that there are few, if any, more beautiful lines in
the language than those of Byron -
lis sweet to hear the watch-dogs honest bark
bay dsep-mOuthed welcome a we draw near home
Is sweet to know there is eye will mark
Our coming, and look brighter when we come
Away in Savoy and the Bavarian Oberland nearly
every little mountain valley every secluded highland
village sends out Its humble adventurers far off imi.
tators of the troubadours of the middle ages. and
they are found in every cline; beneath the shadow
the Russian Kremln, in the streets of the poor Irish
hamlet, in the towns and cities of the farthes west
nay, even on the shores of the distant Pacific plvng
their hereditary calling, people apart, unknowing
and unknown. What may be their hopes or ambi.
lions, their joys or their sorrows few enquire and
still fewer care. 1t is more THAI probable that what
ever their inner life may be- its best Thoughts turn to
their mountain homes, to which they hope sometime
to return-hope that sometime an eye will mark their
coming and look brighter when they come-some
aged parent perhaps some other, it may be dearer
than ALL Who knows? We do not, but when in
clned to day-dreaming, we have allowed our magin-
alton to figure out some humble story, foolish enough
and commonplace enough, but for that touch of ma
ture which makes the whole world kin
we beg our serious readers to consider all this
stuff nonsense, as is, and pass it over if they choose
We must be foolish at times
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

DEATH OF JOHN NJ. CLAyToN.-We regret to
announce the death of Hon. John NJ Clayton,at
his residence in Dover, Delaware, on Sunday
evening, the 9th inst. Mr., Clayton has been SUI
fering from illness for some months past. When
Congress closed its session he was so ill as to be
detained in Washington for some time. Recoy-
ering he returned to his home, but has eversince
been suffering with occasional periods OF SEEM
ing couvalescence. Only a week or two since
it was announced that he was much better, and
the hope of his entire recovery expressed. Mr..
CLAYTON has been long in public life, and was
held deservedy in high estimation as a saga
cious, prudent aud conscientious statesman For
many Successive years, excepting short inter-
regnum in which he was Secretary OF State I'M
der General Taylor's administration, he has re-
presented Delaware in the United States Senate,
and was at the time of his decease still a mem
Der of that body. With the exception OF Cen
Cas- he had, we think, held longer connection
with the Senate than any statesman now mem
Der of it. During his connection with General
Taylor's administration the famous Clayton and
Bulwer treaty was concluded a treaty that ha:
been much attacked, but which Mr.. Clayton al
ways defended, and the American construction
of which has been but lately conceded by Great
Britain. Mr.. Caytons qualities of mind were
vigorous. but not of the kind to attract attention
by their brilliancy, his temperament was clam
mild and conciliatOry, and perhaps no American
statesman who has passed through so long q
term of public life, excited less OF persona
enmity towards himself
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

The WuEELBARRow WAGEH.-Ihere Is moth
ing like a good joke TO wind OFT serious bust
ness. and certainly one of the best jokes of the
season taken in al its length and breadth, is the
recent exploit of Ben Perley Poore, in wheeling
his barrel of apples from Newburyport to Bos-
TON Whether we regard it as simply heroic
eyploit-bod original and startling, defying
that pettv couventionalism which has decided
that gentlemen in society should not wheel bar
rels of apples;. whether we look upon it as a
merely physical exertion, bearing very hard up
or one who, even in the passes OF the Alps or
the deserts Of the East, was never tried SO sore
"; or whether we see in it plain northern en-
dorsement of the dignity of free labor, we must
regard it as being beyond allquestion, one of the
"pluckiest', and most "brick-like" exploits on
record. It is cheerful in other respects, 1t has,
thanks to the unparalleled name OF the wheeler,
given rise to an entirely new crop Of puns,y and
quite hasveSt OF jokes--a matter for congratu-
lation at any time, and especially at time like
the present 1t has been styled one of the Di-
versions Of Perley-the penance of the Fillmour-
ner-and q Poore business. Finally, it has given
all Boston something to make fuss over, 10 call
out the s'nnliingtary" on, to make speeches, and
perhaps to sindulgen in, even more extensively,
If we are to suppose that Mr. Poore's significant
hint, that lie expected to be very dry when ne
reached the fremont House, meant anything
What sight it must have been to see the old
stager pushing his barrow along amid the cheers
of ten thousand Yankees-the "sogers' follow
ing, enlivsning the scene with martial music. all
the town dignitaries on hand and q good time
generally speaking, looming up in the distance.
Remarkable people, those Bostonians. In con-
cluson, we would remark to those among our
contemporaries who comment on this as a silly
exploit. that we trust that none of them have,
during the past campaign, been guilty of anything
siher.- Philadelphia Balietin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

TaE PATH OF THE OCEAN TELEGRAPH.--A
Washington letter states that Lieut.. bergman,
who was sent out by the Navy Department, IN
the ship Arctic, to ascertain the depth, by sound
ings, from Newfoundland to Ireland, with rete-
renee to the practicability of submarine teie-
graph, has submitted his report, together with
the maps and charts, to the Navy Department
which will be published in the reports aceompa-
nying the Seeretary's Annual Report. tits very
brief and to the point, He starts out by making
soundings every thirty or forty miles, varying
from one hundred fathons to two thousand ana
seveuty-fve fathoms; no place beyond the latter
figure-that being the deepest point. In almost
every sounding he brought up various kinds OF
curioSitieS, such as shells of every description,
gravel. quantities Of mud, &C., all of which have
'Ieen deposited in the Smithsonian Institute.
On his return he made the same experiments
of souudngs with the same success. No where
did he find any distractions or impedments IN
the way, and establishes clearly and conclusive
ly, and beyond the shadow of a doubt, in his
Judgment, the practicability and feasibility OF
the submarine telegraph between these two
points He says, | understand that the whole
thing can be accomplished in ten days after eve
rything is in readiness. During the month OF
July, in his Judgment, is the time it should be
done lie further says that the wires wouid
sink down in soft muddy bottom, and that moth
inc could possibly interfere with them. This
settles beyond all question the practicabihty oil
connecting the two continents by submarine
telegraph.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
DIED,

At his residence, near Deer6eld Augusta co., on the
nth of October last, Mr.. 7. r. ANTHONY, aged about
40 years.
At his residence, near Deerfed Augusta CO., on the
Goth of October Mr. ROBERT DUNLAP, the s3rd veal
of his age. He was consistent Christian for many
years.
Departed this life, at Glendale, Ya on the 18th
November, in the goth year of age, WILLIAM BUcH
AHAx, third son of w. B. and Ellen q. buchanan.
A nobler purer spirit never yet returned, from
earth, less sullied to its God.
Found dead on the Back Mountain, in Augusta coun
ty October 18th, GEoRGE w. GoRDoN in the 22nd yeal
of his age. The jury of inquest found that he died
from ,he effects of over heating and by too much ex
eriion" May this solemn event in the providence O
God be warning to the young acquaintance of the
deceased He was young man of talent, and greatly
beloved By all who knew him. Although no relation:
attended his funeral, there were many weeping
riends j.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
DAVIS, PAIN IlILLER.

Ny Dear Sir II desire 10 state few instances OF
good resulting iron, the use of the Pain Killer The
first case that shall mention i'll which performed
cure WAS that of servant boy who had his right hand
severely scaded by the falling ofbong oil omit was
in few days perfectly cured by the application of
mixture OF Cream and Pain Killer as directed in such
cases Then my girl was cured OF an obstinate Cough
Lastly ] shall refer TO mysef-I took the medicine
not from any confidence had in it; on the contrary,
took it with great deal of fear-howeyer, must own
that it several times relieved me of cold in the chest
and it cured me of Feyer--ot pain In the knee--and
am ulcer in the mouth In addition to the above case
of Cholera was brought 10 my notice. coachman was
attacked with this disease and medicines kept for this
complaint were gwen TO the man without any effect
and as the last resort when he was cold and speech
less the Pain Killer was administered, which threw O
warmth into the system and revived his sinking ener
GYM short the man restored.
Il. w. CHILL, Calcutta, India
Sold BY all Dealers IN Family Medicines, and by
JAS. G.. LAIRD and J. G. NJ. MERRrLATr, Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
MARRIED,

On the 18th inst. by the Rev. George A. Shuey, neal
the Valley Mills on Middle River Mr.. ROBERT p. GEEAv
Err to Miss HARRIET C. AREHARr-all of this county.
By the Rev. VIM. Brown, ON the 18th inst, Mr.. Ben
JAMiN WELLER, jr., TO Miss ELIZABETH BoYERs, daugh
ter of Sam'l Boyers, Esq,-all of this county.
On the 18th, at Lebanon White Sulphur Springs Au
gusta county, BY the Rev j. j. McSlohan, of Richmond
Mr. JONI Il. ANDERSON, of Clay Springs Hanover CO..
TO Miss MARTHA A. HASKELL
BY the same, at the same time and place, Mr.. JAS
S. SMITH, of Lexington, Rockbridge CO., TO Miss FRAN
cEs A. ID. HEIsEILL.
In Trinity Church, Staunton, Va, on Tuesday even
ing November 11th 1856, by the Rev. Phillip Slaugh
ter. NATHANIEL p CArLErr to Miss BETTE 7. BRECK
IYRIDGE, daughter of the late John b. breckenridge
both of this place
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

The INEQUALITIES OF MoEMoNIsM.-lhe I'M
moralities OF Mormonsm, and the hateful effects
which even its own leaders are forced to admit,
result from the beastly system of polygamy, and
are strikingly exhibited in recent speech OF
Brigham Young. Whining women dlscontent-
ed wives. and unruly families are the smaller
troubles which the prophet admits have grown
to magnitude that induces him to threaten an
entire disruption of the family ties, such as they
are, of his debauched people. Yet, it is the peo-
pie supporting such institutions, with the man at
their head who delivered this infamous dis
course. that are asking to come into the Union
as a sovereign State, and will be admitted as
such, unless the moral sentiment of the nation IS
aroused 10 restrain the commission OF the out
race The absolute power of refusal to admit a
State is invested in Congress by the Constitu-
tiou. and If there can ever arise case in which
the exercise of that power would be justitiable,
this certainly is one. :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
SCHEME.
ITO Prizes, amounting to- $3.50, so
Whole Tickets $50; Halves $40; Quarters $500.
ApDrOximatiOn Prizes.

The two preceding and the twosucceeding numbers
to those drawing the first 222 prizes will be entitled to
the sss approximation prizes For example, II ticket
No. 1880 draws the 100000 prize those tickets num-
bered l124S l1249 1881 and l125s will each be emit.
tied to $500, and according to the above scheme
If ticket No. should be drawn, the approximations
would BIO 2, B. 299e9 aud 10000 If ticket No. 10000
should be drawn the approximations would be 2!sgs,
29999, and 2. If ticket No. or 29999 should be
drawn, the approximations will be on the same princi-
pie. ~
In the above scheme there are 10000 tickets mum.
bered from to 10000. There 222 full Prizes ard
SSs Approximations, making in all ,ll0 Prizes.
The numbers from TO 10000 corresponding with
the numbers the tickets, printed separate slips
of paper rolled up and enclrced with small tin
tubes and placed in Glass Wheel.
The amounts of the different egg full Prizes, similar
" printed and encrced are placed in another wheel
The wheels are then revoycd and number is drawn
from the wheel Of Numbers, and at the same time
Prize is drawn from the ott err Wheel by boys whoare
blndfolded. The Number and Prize drawn out are O.
pened and exhibited to the audience, and registered
by the Commissioner the Prize being placed against
the Number drawn. This operation is repeated until
all the Prizes are drawn out The drawing is then
printed and after comparison, the Commissioner GER
titles to its correctness.
- All orders for Tickets or Packages in any Of the
Maryland Lotteries, will receive prompt attention, and
the drawing mailed to all purchasers Immediately az
ter it is over.
Address T. II. HUBBARD & CO., 49,.
'3-5 No. 50 Payette ST., or Box, No. 30,
@'t Baltimore, Maryland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
= q S. SWAN & CO., atlanta, Ga.
or g. SWAN, Montgomery, Ala.

SELLING OFF--SELLING OFF..F0R A
= SHORT TIaE ONLY-TO LEAVE THE PLACE.
Intending toleaye in short time will sell the balance
of my DRY GOODS at less than cost. | respectfully
invite the public to call and examine for themselves,
and they will find that they money by buying
of me. The stock of Dry Goods yet on hand is new,
and the best goods are yet to sell.
Mrs. Smith has vet some nice BONNETS, which
will be sold at less than the cost, and much below
their Value also large assortment of Silks, Millinery
and Ribbons-all of which, with variety of other
goods will be sold ut much below cost close out
TERMS Cash, on the delivery of the goods; or 1
will sell on liberal credit to responsible persons by
giving me well endorsed negotiable note for all sums
over 80; under that amount cash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
81, ALEX'R. HILL, 4Hl
No. l27 Main Street, Y0N
~ RICHMOND VA

TTAS lust received another Case Of LADIES AND
i'll GENTLEMENS BOOTS, SHOES AND GAIT.
ERS manufactured expressly for him by the celebrated
Boot and Shoe Maker, of Paris that is Mees de has
imported materials of the best quality for the manufac
ture of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of
every description He also keeps always on hand the
best of Baltimore Philadelphia and Eastern work, and
thus, with his own manufacture and his imported
work, his assortment will surpass any other house IN
have shipments Of goods made TO him every month ;
SO that he will hereafter be kept regularly supplied
with the best of and ALL the latest styles Of French
Boots and Shoes of every kind He has Shoes in this
case for Ladies that entirely m this part OF the
country, and he invites the ladies to call andsee them
as they are something extra.
Richmond Oct lS56
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

Dyspepsia is the bane of ones life souring tho dispo
sition, making enemies of best friends causing
clouds to gather in place sunshine, entirely chang
ing our whole disposition, so that we scarce know Q
10Y or real pleasure or lind sunny ray in our exist
ence But there is mine of wealth and pleasure fol
tn dyspeptc if he can only get bottle of DR. SAN
FORD'S 'INVIG0RAT0R, which will make food di
gest sleep refreshing, and cause him to bless the ben
efacor of so many who know pleasure,no sunshine
or aught but sorrow and pain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
Staunton, Nov. s, 1856

Staunton, Nov D, looo'
lust TO HAND
O hhds. No. N. 0. Sugar,
4 hhds. No. l p r. do,
5 hhds. No N. o. Molasses,
bbls. Golden Syrup,
4 bbls. each A. B. and G. Coffee Sugars,
4 bbls Stuart's Crushed Sugars,
" bbls. - Pulverized Sugars,
40 bags best Rio Coffee,
Few bags Java and Moca Coffee,
100 sacks Marshall Salt,
0kegs Nails, &C., &c, &C., q
All of which will be sold CHEAP FOR CASH.
ALEXANDER, MONTGOMERY co. 3
Deerfeld Oct %, 1856. u
wv J. POINTS hoping, by close and assiduons
w attention to business, to be rewarded with the
patronage of liberal public will attention
to the following Goods:
Brittania Ware, Block Tin Ware,
Painted Toilet Sets, Family Hardware,
Wooden Ware, Willow Ware, -
And an endless variety of Plain Ware, all ofwhich will
be sold Low FOR CASH.
esye One door below the Marble Yard
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
J. Ii. ANTONE'S
LADIES' FANCY
STORE.

Now since we've seen. what 81. Nick from afar,
Did bring to children, in his tiny car,
We now will see whats always kept on hand,
Z At J. B. Antone's that well known stand.
To please good children, Antoine s the man,
And thev 10 pl.ase him, must do all they can,
( For he with trouble and great care,
For them these street. things did prepare.
Cav lads and merry ma'dens
5I Come listen to my song,
And if you'd like To sing IT,
The tune is "Luc5 Long.
OH! take your time, my darllngs,
But let that time be soon; 9
And quickly 90 for whatyou want
To John 3. Antods's saloon.
You'll always find there, whenyou 60,
Whateyer's in his line,
And You'll confess it when you do,
BIS His stock is choice and fine aaf
OH take your time, my darlings,
But let that time be soon,
And if YOU canno. go, why SEND
To John b. .4ntoaes SaCoon.
IS He keeps the best of Candies,
And every thing that nice
In Winter, Cakes and Cordlals,
In Summer, Creams ana ice. .N
& Oh take your time, my loveiies,
& But let your time be soon,
+ B, To 90 or send for what you want
To John b. Antoae's Saloon.
Preseryes-the besi ofJellies,
And Fruits most rich and rare;
Pine Apple, Orange. Lemon,
And Citron-all are there
Oh take your time, my earnings,
And let that time be soon,
For what you want you'll always lind
j. At John q. Aatoaes Saloon.
And also for the holidays,
(You know they re jsnsr at hand,)
He has the best assortment
Of"BoN-BoNs" in the land.
Then take your time fair Ladies,
To please your children, soon
Drop in and buy them Christmas Toys,
At John B. I4ajoaes Saloon. g
And what will please the Misses,
8 And tits to them sing,
He keeps the sweetest KISSES 9a
a5 Except--the real thing!
Then take your time. young Gallants,
But let that time be soon
sr You'll always please the Ladies
At John B. Aatoa1S .SaloOa.
And now, word at parting. ,-i.i~;1
IT'S John b. Antoine can make
4 Young Gentlemen and Ladies'
THE Best OF EMBEDDING CAKE =
Oh take your time young Lovers
But let your tins be soon
To wed, and buy your Wedding Cake
At Join B. i1aatOaG's Saloon! %.
Staunton Nov. 8, 1856 ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

VOTE OF VIRGINIA.-The vote of 1871 counties
at the late election has been received. The
Democratic majority is 2S,54l. There are sew
en- counties to hear from. The Democratic vote
is 5,746 greater, and the American vote 16, 1873
leSc than i'm ISM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
THE MARKETS.
STAUNToN PRICES.
Corrected for tie SpectQtOr bY Staples, NQrtiR eE

STAUNT0N PRICES.
Corrected for tie Spectator By Staples, Martin d Co
CORN MEAL, ................. DUCTS.
GRAIS,-Wheat. (Red,) Sl.l5; White, 1920 Corn
56c.~-Rye, 55c.-0ats, 25c.
SgEDs-Flax, 500.
BurrER,-Firkin, lG@1sc.-Roll, 1920.
BACON, .......... .A@
PLAsrER-Lump, Sl2 Ground, SIS,
SALr-Ashton, S3H.-Marshall, $50. Alum,-S21a
CATTLE MARKET.-BALrIMoRE, Nog l4.-The Of
ferings at the scales about 500 head, which is
rather less than was at market last week Of the Cat
tie offered 30 were sold for New York. and the balance
$50 head were taken up by Baltimore butchers at
prices ranging from s3l21 TO S25 the hoof equal
to S6.25@S.25 net, aud averaging $3.62A gross
These figures are about the were obtained last
week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
SWAN G. COS LOTTERIES.
Southern Military academy Lottery!

OIACp n. ~ b. N IIII1
To be drassa IN the city Of Noble, AlaJdn'a, n
public, ON WEDNESDAY,, December
10, 1856, on tile plan Of
A SINGLE NJ MIXERS!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
CaURCa DEDICATION.

rTNIIE Evangelical Lutheran Church, of this place.
| viii be Dedicated on Sunday, tie S0M inst. The
Rev j. A. Scss, NJ, of Baltimore, will preach the
Dedication Sermon. Religious services WILDE contin-
ued in the church for several days
Staunton, Nov. 10, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.


sFg- A PERFUMED BREATH.-Whatlao
or gentleman would remain under the curse OF disa
greeable breath when by using the "BALN or IH9u-
SAND FLowsDs as dentrifec would not only rehae
it sweet but leavethe teeth as white rs aaoas'er =
Many persons do not know their breath is bad anuue
subject is delicate their friends will never menuon
ii. Pour single drop OF "Bam' on Your tooth brush
and wash the teeth night and morning. my cent
bottle will last a year. sa r,
A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION may easily be &c,
Qured by using the 'BALx OF THOUSAND FLOWERS.
II viii remove tan, pmpes and freckles from the sh
leaving it of soft and roseate hue. Weta toweIPo"l
ON two or three drops, and wash the face mgnt anu
morning.
SHAVING MADE EASY.--Wetyour shaving orusn
in eitherwarm or cold water pour two or three drops
of "BALM OF A THOUSAND FLOWERS, rub inc pear" =
we'll and il will make beautiful soft ather, nucn ~
cilitating the operation OF shaving, Price oniy ft
cents Beware of counterfeits. None genuine unless
signed by w 2. FETRIDGE CO.
Franklin Square, New York.
New York, Sept. 24 1S56.-6mos.
n.y. HELMB0LDS HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
EXTRACT BUCHU, prepared directly accordng 10
the Rules of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and IS the pes'
and most active preparation which can be MADE loi
the cure of Diseases of the Bladder, Kidneys, Gravel
Dropsv, Weaknesses, &c. Read the advertisement IN
another column, headed GA Revolutions Certan.-'lc-
tory is ours
Sept. "a, lS56.--lyr.