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to relieve nc from our own errors. Her aeet
despatched to these waters - visible siga Of
power and token Of what might be expected
If we dared 70 do justice to our offended Gem
.monwealth, and to demaad the fulflment of
treaty obligetions; the insolenoe of her official
press, the duplicity Of her statesmen, the GEN.
duct of her agents in this country, all point
the goverSnsnt at Washington to infexibae
6rmnsss as the only means Of meeting the just
demands ofsthe people Of the United States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-01

Genin win issue his Spring style or Gentle-
temens hats for 1850 on Saturday, March I. GENIN,
ia Broadway opposite st. Paul's Church.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-01

Dnvid's Spring style of Gcntsemen's Hat
wilbe Issued SATURDAY March 1856 salcsroom SOL Broad
way, second door from Duane street. ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-01

THAwED OuT.--We are delighted to state
that on Wednesday last, the day of our last
snow storm, the ice blockade OF the port Of
Baltimore was raised. and that four steamers
from New York, one from Boston and one from
Charleston went up and went in; and that on
the same day immense fields of ice were set in
motion down the Delaware, from above New
castle, which saves the expenditure of any
more money for gunpowder in blowing open a
track to philadelphia. Thus, the ship ment of
goods from New York, for the spring trade, to
our sister cities, need no longer be by the Jer-
sew railroads Welcome, thrice welcome, the
incoming spring.
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way, secOnd door Hom Duane street.
Remember, for Your spring Hat, You Must
Rem ernber bis price Ia but tour dollars
and durability. ''-
RtneDte that hs establishment is on the corner Of Broad
way and Fulton street.
r!n $1,000
A Case Of Paris Hats, for Gen tlemen Just
received By GENIN, 2H roadway,
Opposite st. PAuls church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

A KING DowN HAroHwAY.-One day when
the flagship of an American commodore was
lying in the bay of Naples, she was honored by a
visit from the King and royal family, with suite
who came in gilded barges, and the full parade
of royalty. The ship was dressed from deck to
truck in holiday attire: side boys were must ter
ed at the ropes, the marines presented, arms, the
guns thundered forth royal salute, and the
commodore welcomed his guests to the quarter
deck with the politeness beitting an officer Of
rank
One Of the suit, spindle shanked and gaud-
lily attired Neopolitan, strayed away from the
party, and cruising about midships, espied q
windsail, an object he had never seen before
AS it was fully expanded by the air he took it
for pillar, when it yielded to his weight, and
he disappeared below, heels over head, with
velocity that actually marvellous, as was his es-
cape from injury. The mishap CHANGED to have
one witness. This was veteran, tar, who ap-
preaching the quarter deck, and touching his
hat said respectfully:
Il beg pardon. commodore, but one ofthsm
are Kings has fallen dopn the hatchnay."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
splandid Houses in New York.

As affording some idea of the extent to which
the "merchant princes" OF New 1orK nave lh'
vested in private mansions it is stated that there
are at least dozen houses in that city when
cost from one hundred to one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, ,rivalling in magnificence almost
any of the royal palaces of Europe and inferior
only in point of magnitude. The Journal Of
Commerce thus speaks of several of them.
zone of our most elegant houses is that OF
Charles A. Heckscher, just completed, on the
corner of Fifth avenue and Thirteenth street
and which is said to have cost in the neighbor
hood of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars
although the building is of moderate dimensions
compared with some others, being thirty oy
sixtY-two feet, besides an extension of thrty-tve
by twenty-four feet, which forms the library ano
dining-room and viewed externally its appear
ance is not remarkably ostentatious. The in
terror finishing and decorations however, are
very superb. In the main entrance there is a
vestibue fitted for the reception Of ordinary visl
tors, and close by the staircase ascends through
an elliptical opening towards q stained glass
DOME Immediately beneath the latter, on 8
massive base, is Kiss celebrated bronze figure
of the Shepherd attacked by q Panther, and a.
mong other bronze decorations are duplicates o.
mantel ornaments possessed by Louis Napoleon
The mirrors are very massive, in curiously
wrought frames; the ceilings are arched into
strong relief, with groundwork of water colors
and the prominent points tipped with gold. The
walls are to be laid over with satin in heavy
folds The furniture is in corresponding style
of elegance, and consists principally of elaborate
ly carved oak. A number of articles, are We
neered with oaken crotchets IN the most exqu
site manner, so as to closely resemble choice
varieties of marble. The library case is almos
wholly OF oak, and has lofty arched ceiling
ventilated from the top and surrounded with
Tasso, Schiller, Goethe, and other celebrated per-
sonages. Other apartments are provided fol
various amusements, and all are fitted up with {
view to secure the greatest possible amount o
bodily comfort.
probably the most elegant dwelling in the
city is that of NJ o. Roberts, reputed to have
cost in the neighborhood of two hundred ant
twenty five thousand dollars.
"The residence of Moses Taylor is dwelling
fitted up in the most gorgeous style, not less thar
6fty-four thousand dollars having been expend
ed in four or five apartments. One of these wa
fitted up at a cost of from twenty-five to thirt.
thousand dollars"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

JUVENILE PHILOSOPHY Walking the other
day in tile streets, we saw little fellow fall up
on the pavement, on which he roared out most
Justify. Running to pick him up We wisely ap-
piled ourselves to cheer him with the comforta-
BILE consideration that it would be well to-mor-
row-"Poh, poh, my little man, don't cry, you'll
not mind it pin tomorrow" Upon which the
young sufferer surely unconscious OF the wit
and sense of his reply, said with tear in his
eye, and the cry Of pain hardly for a moment
repressed. "Then l won't cry tomorrow" A
discourse of an hour long coud not better eluci-
date the subject
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
POETRY.
Types of Life.

Types of Life.
BY HENRY T. STANTON.
saw star fall from its home,
In Heavens blue and cloudless dome,
To CLEAN no more.
1 saw wave with snowy crest,
Thrown from the Oceans stormy breast,
Upon the shore.
saw rose, of perfect bloom,
Bend fading, to its wintry tomb,
In silent grief
saw living oak, but now,
Touched by the Storm with shattered bough,
And withered leaf.
The star had shown thro' countless years
And shed its rays, like virgin tears,
So pure and bright,
That earth scarce knew the holy thrall,
And only sighed to see it fall,
And fade in night.
The wave had wandered to and fro;
With Oceans ebb, and Oceans flow,
From pole TO pole;
Till here, upon this nameless strand,
1t sunk beneath the thirsty sand,
It's final goal!
The rose sprung from fallen seed,
And smiled above the graceless weed,
To greet the sun;
But meath the winters chilling breath,
The lovely fow'rets race to death
Was quickly run.
The living oak, with noble shade
Had stood, the monarch of the glade,
Thro' ages long;
But rifted by the lightning's glare,
His sturdy arms white, and bare,
And were not strong.
And these are types of human lives!
Man lives little time, and thrives,
But withers fast
He sees thousand lovely CLEANS,
But wastes his life away in dreams,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
Avn EXTRAORDINARY MAN.

James Mcdonald was brought before the May
or on the charge of intrnding himself in the
house of DR.. Porcher, and refusing to go out
when requested. He stated that he was sick
and went to see the doctor to get some medl-
cine and it was supposed that he was under
the influence of liquor at the time. When asked
what he had to say in explanation of his conduct,
he replied that he had much to say, and pro-
ceeded to give brief account of his life and
travels, from which we gathered the following
particulars:
He has been musician, but is now pension
er. Was born in the city Glasgow 10 September,
1749, and served in the wars of Napoleon. He
Joined the army in 1904, and served under Jo-
seph Bonaparte in Spain. He was at the battle
of Corunna, Salamanca, and Talifario. Was at
the battle of Brandywine, where he was wound
ed in the hip, and had his leg broke. He was
also at the battle at Guilford Courthouse, and
lost his left eye at the battle of Cowpens, and
killed the man that wounded him. He was also
at the battle of Long Island, White Plains, Stony
Point, Kings Bridge, Trenton, Princeton, and
Camden. Was also at Lexington, where he was
wounded. Concord, and Bunker Hill, where be
saw Gen. Warren die in the arms of old Putnam.
He knew Jackson, and was intimate with him I;
and has son now living near Nashville, who is
eighty years of age. He gets $50 month as
pension, being pensioner for both the revolu-
tionary war and the war of 1872. He has been
residing in Boston since 1926, and is now on his
way to Mobile, for the purpose of bringing a.
way great grand daughter, who is "a years old,
to live with him and take care of him in his old
age Her name is Elizabeth Murray, and she is
q widow with two children. He is still stout
and robust for his age, and can walk twenty-five
miles day He still limps, from the effects of
a wouh Received at Lundy's Laue. He is now
1o7 years old, and still retains his sight in his
right eye, the only one he has, and never wore
spectacles He was married in Pennsylvania in
1850, and had two sons and five daughters; two
of whom. are still living, son and daughter
The surviving daughter is residing in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, and has been married three times,
and has large family. He says he has taken
an occasional soldiers drink all his life, but new
er to excess. He enjoys good health, and looks
as if he might live to be many years older. His
body and limbs have been mutilated with five
or more severe wounds, the one in the left leg
causing him to limp yet, it being some three
inches shorter than his right one. Such is the
story of an old soldier and most extraordinary
man, as we had it from his own mouth
Charleston Neus, October 81. .. .r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
A Barometer, Useful Investment for
Farmer.

The operations on farm are 80 much depen-
dent upon the state of the weather, prospective
as we'll as present, that the ability to foretell, or
guess pretty correctly what it is to be, is one of
the most useful qualifications which farmer can
attain. Some have attained to an ability Of this
kind which is not a little surprising, as they are
able to foretel the state of the weather for twelve
or twenty -four hours with great accuracy. Mis-
takes happen their weather prophecies but very
rarely. This ability is not of very frequent oc-
currence however, the most of men being liable
to make wrong guesses and false prophecies. A
little familiarity with the indications of barom.
eter would however, enable almost every one to
guess very correctly at the state of the weather
for twelve or twenty-four hours in advance. VI
how great use such an ability would e,especial-
ly in the season of drawing in hay and grain,
which would have been deluged with rain, had
they not been secured just when they were. 1t
must be evident that the saving effected in a
FEW such cases. in which the indications OF this
useful instrument have led to the avoidance of
considerable damage to crops of hay, grain, &C.,
would be sufficient to pay large per centage on
its cost, or might amount to more than its ORR
ginal cost. We deem it our DUTY, therefore, to
our readers, to recommend an investment which
is sure to prove profitable, as well as source OF
much satisfaction independently Of all regard to
direct peouniary profit.
If the considerations now presented should not
be sufficient to induce our readers or many OF
them, to procure barometer, they might be
more thoroughly persuaded of the propriety OF
SO doing by consulting the observations on this
subject to be found in Stephens Book of the
Farm.
The cost of barometer is from s. in plain
style, to higher prices, according to the style and
finish of the cases. 1t would be we'll if card
or pamphlet giving directions in regard to its
use. were always to accompany the instrument.
Some months ago we observed that Mr.. Wood
ruff, of Ann Harbor, Mich, gave notice that he
furnished barometers ia plain style at 81, with
printed card of directions and uses. AT such
price, or at any price, barometer will yield
much more than ten per cent on the money in
yested in it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
Fashion. Ia55..,56.

Time was when girls their bonnets wore
Projecting half yard before;
When beauty was thus hidden deep,
Twas something cen to get peep;
But now-oh woman's tickle mind
They wear their bonnets all behind;
While men their features hide with hair,
The ladies go with faces bare,
And fancy all admire who stare
So this will pass in history's page
AS English women's bare faced age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19
AN AGRICULTURAL HoAx-The following ru-
raj "sell" was originally from the Geauga co.

AN AGRICULTURAL HoAx.-The following ru-
raj "sel" was originally from the Geauga CO.,
Journal:
"HoRRrBLE MuRDER.-Timothy Hay, resi-
dent of Aurora, Portage county, was found On
the morning of the l4th, on his premises, with
his head completely severed from his body, and
otherwise horribly mutilated, having the ap-
pearance of being done with some sharp instru-
ment. An Irishman employed on the farm, who
is known to have had some difficulty with Hay,
is suspected he is still at large"
Many of the papers took it for genuine oc-
currence butsome editorial genius has carried
out the joke by adding the paragraph below:
"We learn from gentleman, direct from Por-
tage county, that Mr.. Hay, in spite of his iniu-
ries, has been completely CURED. He had a
narrow escape, however, and he solemnly reali-
zes the truth of the scriptural declaration, that
"all flesh is grass" The perpetrator of the act
was not an Irishman, as stated, but a Scyth-ian.
He is at present out on straw bail; neverthe-
less, from the horrible manner in which he is
said to have mutilated the unfortunate Hay, We
shall not be surprised to learn that heis no more
(mower p
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

A New WAY TO ACCOMMODATE BoABDERs.-
Most of our readers will remember how frequent
ly, u few months ago, inquests were held on the
bodies of unknown men found floating in the
river" Scarcely day passed without one or
more such inquests, and some days there have
been as many rs five. Almost without excep-
cion these men wero recognised, from their dress
and appearance, as deck-hands on the river, but
that was all that could be discovered concerning
them. There was generally nothing found in
their pockets except some tobacco, o pocket
knife or pipe.
For several months past there has been scarce
ly an inquest of this description held, and the
two facts taken together present quite signifi-
cant aspect Some circumstances which have
lately come to our knowledge, furnish the solu-
ton. About year and half ago a Spaniard
opened boarding house, on the eyee, near the
water-works' engine house. which was frequent
ed by great number of boatmen, principally
deck-hands.
We learn that it was q constantly recurring
circumstance for boarders to leave in very
mysterious manner; even their most intimate
friends not being aware of it until they were
missed The fact finally began to attract atten-
ton, and it was observed that the men who dis
appeared were never seen any more, nor even
heard OF.
AT length watch was set, and the keeper of
the house was seen at q late hour one night to
carry out a man in an apparent state of stupor,
and proceed to the river with him as though he
were carrying him to some boat. The watch
followed him, and saw him deliberately throw
the man into the river. An attempt was made
to arrest him, but without success and nothing
has been seen or heard of him since.
From that time to this but few bodies of un-
known men have been found floating in the riv-
er There can be but little doubt that the vii
lainous Spaniard gave his boarders drugged
liquors, and after robbing them threw them into
the river. We obtained this statement from an
ex-policeman of some note.-,St. Louis Leader.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

A KNOWING MAN.-Two friends were lately
speaking of certain New York publisher whose
kindness of disposition has been frequently arous-
ed to his injury, when one remarked :-'P. is a
noble fellow, and might have been rich, but his
heart is so kind that he never can bear to say
no to an application to publish Yes replied
the other, "a publisher must be no ing man, and
kno,cing man, or he will soon find himself an
oacinq man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

presume rather ironically, called jewel among
the ladies, now promise myself all the world,
and the rest of mankind, that as soon as posi-
BILE, shall have, or try to have, this jewel in
some we'll chosen hymenial diadem, whose
brightness and life-cheering emanations will dis
pei the gloomy darkness that anon gathers along
my lonely pathway, and shall cast their. glad
some rays afar down the vista of posterity.
UNUS POPULORUN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

"What's the matter, Uncle Jerry2" said Mr..
-, as old Jeremiah K was passing by, growl-
ing most ferociously. "Masterl" said the old
man "I've been luggin' water all the mornin'
for DIR. C.'s wife to wash with, and what dive
s'pose l got for it2" "About ninepence. y
"Ninepence; She told me the doctor would pull
O tooth for me some time!''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

A SUBSTANTIAL REAsoN.-Dr Cousin, having
heard the famous t. Fuller repeat verses on 0
scolding wife, was so delighted as to request
copy; but Fuller tole him, "a copy was needless,
as he had the original"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

PUNeENT.-It is bad sign when a preacher
tries to drive his logic by humping the desk vi
olently with clenched hand. His arguments are
Sc. fst-ical.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

We are to judge what is right t,prove all things
and hold fast to that which is good. The con-
science is a sacred enclosure, set apart and con-
secrated to the service of the Most High, and on
this hallowed ground the foot of man has no
right to tread
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

A LESSON IN HOSPITALITY AND HUMlLITY.-A
while ago young gentleman visited a venerable
man, dgnitary of the church, who, for special
reasons, lived on small means, at low rent, in
o quiet lowly mansion. Assuming that the oc.
cupant of such dwelling must have servants Of
all sorts, the visiter on retiring put his boots
outside the door to be cleaned, according to GUS
tom. Next morning on looking out of his cham
ber he saw his silver-haired host, in dressing
gown and slippers, coming quietly along the en-,
try, with said boots, nicely brushed and shining
like mirror, in his patriarchal hands. The as,
tonishment and modification of the guest may
be imagined. But let that pass. The thing tc
be considered is the noble old man, so ready tc
do what some foolish people would consider g
menial act rather than be wanting in hospitality
Christian gentleman as he was, at once dignifed
and meek, he felt as George Herbert sings:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

Never go to bed at ten leaving your wifs<up
till two, with sick baby and look pitchfotks
at her at the breakfast table, because that meal
is half an hour too late.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

Never hear ungracious structures upon the
conduct of woman, with a quiet SMILE instead
of saying in thunder tones, TT is false sir"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

The Universe, leading Catholic newspaper
in Paris, says In all the Catholic cities of
Germany, the statistical returns make it appa-
rent that the number Of Protestants is increasing
in fearful manner"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

| To no kind of begging are people so averse, as
serious ground for doing so. When there Is
none, this phrase is as soon taken in vain as 9TH
er monotonous words are upon light occasions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

Never wound wantonly the sensitive nature OF
the constitutional invalid; nor by rude jests and
sarcasms, send blush to the temples of modest
men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

A mans first care should be to avoid the re-
proaches of his own heart--hs next to escape
the censure of the world. If the last interfere
with the former, it ought to be entirely neglect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

Never turn deaf ear to woman in distress,
because you cannot see how you would be the
rainer by her bettered condition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-19

Never wear finer coat than the merchant
you owe for it, or the tailor whom You have not
paid for the making
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LAST winter, it is said,a cow hoated down the
Mississippi on a piece of ice and became so cold
that she MIXED nothing but ice-cream ever since.
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Never remind people Of personal deformity,o or
Of the relatives who have disgraced them.
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If done beneath thy laws,
4
Hallowed is toll, if this the cause,
The meanest work divine.

Were it proper to give the name Of the hero
of this incident our readers would recognise it
as that of one who by humbling himself was in
deed exalted, and whose memory is yet green
with the many who knew him but to love him.
Boston IracelIer.