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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

CLoAKs-FURs-CRINo -SLEEvEs.--The
folio wing from New York letter, giving an
account of the Fall and Winter Fashions, can
scarcely be read without chill in view of the
"hard times :"
An accidental visit to one of the largest es-
tabishments in this city, was repaid by the
sight of one of the most costly and elegant
clOaks we have ever seen, made to order for a
lady in New Orleans, and already packed, so
that perfect view of its shape could not be OBJ
tanned 1t was very large, and ample in size,
without sleeves, but with sort of berthe,
trimmed with lace fifty dollars per yard. The
velvet of which the cloak was composed, was
not embroidered, but the lower part was orna-
mented with fringe nearly as costly as the lace,
the heading alone being nearly half yard in
Depth With such materials as these, the price
easily mounted up to two hundred and fifty dol
lars.
At the same house, elegant opera cloaks are
made of silver plush, and the hoods trimmed
with silk cord and Ohennele tassels. Opera
cloaks of white cashmere are very striking,
trimmed with black velvet in shallow scolops,
the spaces being filled with handsome black
three tasseled buttons.
For concerts, they have new shawl made of
fine silk plush, and representing tiger fur, chin
chilla or ermine.
A good deal is already said of the extent to
which furs will be worn this season. Immense
preparations are being made by the large deal
ers, and some enormous sales have already been
concluded The largest and oldest of these
houses sold $4,000 worth to merchant from
St. Louis the other day, and $685. 900 worth to u
retail dealer in this city the day following
Thisfrm has introduced superb Russian Cloak,
which is creating sensation in Paris, and if
made of costly sable would be worth $3,500.-
Generally, however, they are made in dark
mink, and can be obtained for $3.50. This is
too expensive to supersede the "Fichowruse," ="
or cape, which will be worn the same shape as
last season. Mutfs, also, will still be worn
small
The wide sleeves so fashionable at present,
are now dstended by crinoline as we'll as the
skirts, preserving an entire uniformity ofappear-
ance.
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Dad is growing Old, John.

Ay, Dad is growing old, John,
His eyes are getting dim,
And years have on his shoulders laid
A heavy weight for him.
But you and are young and hale,
And each stalwart man,
And we must make his load as light
And easy as we can.
He used to take the brunt, John,
AT cradle and the plow,
And earned the porridge by the sweat
That trickled down his brow;
Yet never heard we him complain,
What'er his toll might be.
Nor wanted e'er a welcome seat
Upon his solid knee.
But when our strength came, John,
And sturdy grew each limb,
He brought US to the yellow fields,
To share the toll with him;
But he went foremost in the swarth,
Tossing aside the grain,
Just like the pillow that heaves the soil,
Or ship that sheers the main.
Now we must lead the van, John,
Thro' weather foul and fair
And let the old man read and doze,
And tilt his easy chair;
And he'll not mind it, John you know,
At eve to tell us o'er,
Those brave old tales of British times,
OF Grand dad and the war.
Pve heard you speak of a'am, John,
'Tis gospel what you say,
That caring for The life of US,
Has turned her head so grey,
Yet, John, do remember we'll,
When neighbors called her vain,
And when her hair was long and like
A cleaning sheaf of grain.
Her lips were cherry red, John,
Her cheek was round and fair,
And like ripened peach it swelled
Against her wavy hair;
Her step fell lightly as the leaf,
From off the summer tree,
And all day busy at the wheel,
She sang to you and me.
She had a buxom arm, John,
That welded we'll the rod,
Whene'er with willfnl step our feet
The path forbidden trod;
But to the heaven of her eye
We never looked in vain.
And ever more our yielding cry
Brought down her tears like rain.
But that was long ago, John,
And we are what we are,
And little heed we, day by day,
Her fading cheek and hair;
Ah, when beneath her faithful breast
The tides no longer stir,
IT'S then John, that we most shall feel
We have no friend like her
Sure there can be no harm, John,
Thus speaking softly Ger
The blessed names of those, ere long,
Shall welcome US no more.
Nay hide it not-for why shouldst thou
An honest tear disown?
Thy heart one day will lighter be,
Remember it has flown.
For Dad is growing old, John,
His eyes are getting dim,
And Ma'am is treading softly down
The dim descent with him;
But you and are young and hale,
And each s stalwart man,
And we must make their paths as smooth
And level as we can
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

How TO TELL COOP TEAoHER-A gentle
man from Swampville, State of New York, was
telling how many different occupations he had
attempted Among others he had tried School
teaching.
SLOW long cid you teacha" asked bystand-
er.
swell didn't teach long, that is only went
to teach"
"Did you hire out2"
"Wal, didn't hire out I only went to hire
out"
"Wal, give it up for some reason or 'nurther.
You see travelled into district and inquired
for the trustees. Somebody told me that Mr..
Snckles was the man that wanted to see. So
| found Mr. Snickles-named my object-intro-
duced myself-and asked him what he thought
about letting me try my luck with the big and
unruly gals and boys of the district. He wanted
to know if realey considered myself capable,
and told him wouldn't mind his asking me a
few easy questions in 'rithmetic and geography,
or showing my hand writing. He said no, never
mind, he could tell good teacher by his gait.
'Let Inc see you walk off a little way" said
he, II can tell just as well as if had heard you
examined" says he.
'sHe sat in the door as he spoke, and I thought
he looked little skittish, but was considera-
bic frustrated and didn't mild it much, so |
turned and walked on as smart as | knowed
how. He said he would tell me when to stop,
so l walked till had gone far enough-then |
'spected suthin' was to pay, and looked around.
Wal, the door was shut; and Mr.. Snickles was
gone"
"Did You 60 back2"
"Wal, no, didn't go back"
"Did you apply for another school9"
"Wal, no, didn't apply for another school," !"
said the gentleman from Swampvile. "Irather
judge my appearance was against me-"
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MISCELLANEOUS.
AMERICAN HOTEL,
STAUNT0N, VA,
MRS, MARY A, BROWN.

NHIS new and elegant Hotel is now open for the re-
i ception and accommodation of visitors
The Propretress assures the public that every effort
will be made to please her guests.
The Stages of HARTMAN, BROWN CO., arrive
and depart from this Hotel where their only office is
to be found.
Staunton Jan. %, 1S57.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

There will always be this important difference
between coquette and woman of sense and
modesty, that while one courts every man, every
man will court the other
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

A Dutchman thus describes the New Workers.:
Fine people, sez he; 'dey go about der streets
oil day scheating each oder, and dey call dat
pusiness.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

A wayward son of the Emerald Isle left his
bed and board, which he and Margaret, his wife.
had occupied for a long while, and spent his
time around rum shops, where he always man.
aged to count himself on hand, whenever any.
body stands treat Margaret was dissatisfied
with this state of things, and endeavored to get
her husband home again. This is the way She
did it it:-'Now, Patrick, my honey, will ye COON
backp No, Margaret, won't COON back
And won't you COON back for the love of the
childerf No, not for the love of the childer.
Margaret 'Faix, thin, will ye COON for the
love of meself2' 'Niver at all. Way wild ye.'-
AN Patrick, won't the love of the Church bring
ye back9 The Church to the divil, and thin
I wouldn't Margaret thought she would try
one more inducement. Taking pint bottle of
whiskey from her pocket, and hSiding it up to
her truant husband, sb0 sad: Will ye come for
swered Pat, unable to stand such-a temptation.
ITS yerself that always brings me home again
we've got such winnin' way wild YET
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PoLITENEss.-The following Correspondence
recently took place between tailor and debt
Or
Sir-Your bill having been long time stand
ing, beg it may be settled forthwith.
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To which the tailor received the following re-
ply:
Sir:-I am very sorry that my bill should
have kept standing so long. Pray request it to
sit down. Yours, T..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

ITONEY SHUCK.-A SUPERIOR Article of very
i'll mild Tobacco, just received and for sale by
R0BT. J. GLENDY,
Stannton Feb 90. 1856 Per C. 7. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

A kiss, says an ingenious authority, is like the
creation, because it is made of nothing, and is
very good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

RATS IN NEW YoRK-RAT CATcHERs. There
are in the city of New York..millions of rats, and
so rapid is the increase that they are becoming
exceedingly troublesome. The female rat has
usually her first litter of young ones when she is
six months old, and she has, on an average, ten
at each litter, and eleven litters during the year.
AS each of her young begins to procreate when
it is six months old, five of her itters have been
breeding for longer or shorter period before
the year is out, and it is thus calculated that, on
an average, the progeny of single pair of rats
equal 370 year. Rats may be useful rs scav-
engers in certain localities but they destroy
vast amount of property.
There are only two public rat-pits in the city,
though there are number of private ones. At
the principal of the public pits, which is kept by
Harry Jennings, there are on average five hun
dred rats killed every week, or altogether 10000
a year. Those who keep pits pay sixpence each
for all rats that are brought to them. The rats
are caught by professional rat-catchers, or by
stable boys butcher boys and others. There
are only four professional rat.catcbers in the
city; one of these on an average catches 40 rats
every night.
To do this, they use certain oils, which attract
the vermin. Sometimes they use ferrets, but
they do not thrive in this country. One gentle
man, who brought thirty ferrets to this country
within twelve month, has now only one alive.
all the rest having died of commissions induced
by climate or some local cause. Most of the
rats are of the large brown Norway species
though occasionally vessel arrives with q host
of the black kind on board-N Y. Sun.
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NEW SfIOES.-The subscribers have just re
~ ceiyed a new assortment OF Ladies' Shoes.
PIPER Il FUNKHOUSER.
Staunton Aur 8 1851,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

UANO.-We are now receiving lot of prime
(T No. Peruvian Guano, direct from New York.
~ j. BRANDEBURG Il co.
Staunton Aug 26, 1S57-Yind. copy.
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TTNOBACCO.-Justre received 35 boxes ofg good sound
medium Tobacco, which can sell at a moderate
price these times. II. ). GhENOl,
Stannton Nav 27 1857 Per G. 7. CocHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14
Facts and Curiosities for the Young.

A swarm of bees contain from 10000 to 90.
600 in natural state, and from 10000 to 40,
900 in hive.
Sponges are believed to consist of excitable
flesh, full of small mouths, by which they absort
and eject water.
The sloth does not advance above 100 yards
in day. 1t is two days in climbing and de-
scending tree.
Insects breathe through holes or pores on each
side of every segment of the abdomen, called
spiracua.
The gall-fy forms the gall nuts on trees and
plants by its eggs and young and the CAD fly
does the same in the skins of cattle.
| A healthy liver weighs nearly four pounds,
but diseased ones become four or five times
heavier.
The human brain IS the twenty eighth of the
body, but the brain of horse but the 4OOth.
The human body, in healthy state, is gene
rally at 50 Fahrenheit.
The heat of an oven applied to dead human
body, for - days, reduced il from 100 to twelve
pounds.
The earth is believed to increase in heat de-
gree in every fifteen or twenty yards in depth.
Mercury for thermometers is purified BY agi-
tation in bottle with sand, and then by strain
ing it through leather.
The waters of the Red Sea appear to be thir-
ty-two feet higher than the Mediterranean
the Gulf of Mexico is twenty-eight higher than
the Pacific.
Count Rumford, by boring a cannon within
water so heated it by the friction that he made
it boil, and actually boiled piece of beef in it.
The sea is to the land, in round millions of
square miles, 100 to 40, or as four is to one.
The narrowest part OF the Atlantic is more
than two miles deep. In other parts it is one
and half miles.
Insects are found in slate and flies and ants
in amber.
Earth is eaten as bread in several parts of the
world Near Moscow, hill furnishes earth of
this description, which will ferment when mixed
with flour.
Astronomy and Geometry were brought into
England in the year 1920
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

nriyate letter that the following resolutions
were passed by the board of councilmen in Can
Il. Rsso1ped, By this council that we build a
new Jail. ..,, ,. e
the materials of the old Jail: -,
3 Resolped, That the old Jail be used until
Conld Dublin or Cork beat that?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

II COST.-We have few patterns OF beautiful
~ Bereges to be closed out at cost.
KAYSER, STRIBLING & co.
c.o,.to, Jrlv 1857
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Paddy was summoned to court for refusing to
pay doctors bill;
Jndee-Why do you refuse to pay9
Paddy-What for should | pay9 Shure, did
he Give me anything but some emetics, and the
niyer one could keep on my stomach, at all,
at all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

TSiSH! FISH! !-Just received, fresh supply
of new Mackeral, put up in kits and half barrels
also few barrels of Herrngs which we viii sell low
for cash. STABLES, MAhIlN u w.
Staunton Sept 16, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14
A Bit of Romance.

Ten years ago young Engshman ran away
from London, where he was highly connected,
came down to Liverpool, took ship that was
up for New Orleans and in due course of time
landed in this city, with light heart in his
breast, and between one and two hundred
pounds in Bank of England notes in his pocket
He had been a maucis sujet at home, and what
between wine and women, had managed to
squander large fortune, besides involving him.
self seriously in debt. He had taken the pre-
caution to provide himself with letters of intro
duction 10 respectable parts in this city, and by
this means he soon formed the acquaintance of
a young lady, who by the death of her father,
had Just been left sole heiress to large estate.
A warm attachment soon sprung up between
the two, and our young Englishman, one fine
day made formal tender of his hand and heart.
The answer he received was the following: IL
love you and will marry you, but only on these
conditions, and these only-In the first place
you must stop drinking I'd, you must pay your
debts; Sd, you have squandered one fortune you
must set to work and make another" The
lover entreated, but the lady was inexorable.-
Just then the gold fever broke out, and our he
70 determined, without loss Of time, to try his
fortune on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. He
sat down, wrote letter to the lady, in which
he announced his determination, assured her of
his uDalterable affection, and begged her to be
faithful to him, and without further adieu start
ed for New York and took ship forSan Francisco
via the Cape. In California he led tor some
time dissolute and wandering life, and finally
Joined the unfortunate expedition which Raous-
set de Boulbon fitted ont for the conquest of So
nora 1t was known that he was among the
few who escaped to tell the fate of their heroic
leader, but nothing farther was heard of him or
anything his whereabout that we know of until
last Saturday, when friend of his in this city
received telegraphic despatch from him, stat
ing that he was one among the fifty persons
saved from the "Centra America" and brought
into Norfolk by the bark "Eloise." The dis
patch further stated that the writer had $780,
600 in gold, which was in the hands of the purs-
err, but that it was luckily insured for its full
value in London Office We learn that the
lady to whom he was engaged is still un-
married. and it would not be strange if, in the
course of human events, we should be called up
on to indite paragraph with that fashionable
heading, marriage in High Life."-New Or
leans Bee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

MENTAL NOTICE.-WM. CHAPMAN hasre
moved to Staunton. He will be found at Dr. AR
THURS Office four doors from the National Hotelwhen
not professionally engaged in the country
Stauntou April 8, lS57.-tG
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

r IGHT.-I have just received another supply OF
i 4 those superior GERMAN MATCHES that never miss
R. J. GLENDY,
S4o,n4o, Cont g. II COcuRAS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

TRONi IRON ia large stock of all kinds OIL
ron and Steel, for Farmers and Mechanics use, for
sale by " W. hhHNHDi'
Stanton Sent O. 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

DEKIN TEA COMPANY.-Iha havej just receiv-
i ed from the Pekin Tea Company, fine aSsort,
ment of TEAS warranted to be genuine article OF
the most delicious flavor. Please try 1T for yourself.
Sianntnn Sent JIG. 1851. WM. ". MOUNT.
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ROUND PLASTER.-Just received 10 tons
(J of pure fine Ground Plaster, from Alexandria,
and for sale for cash only by
STAPLES, MARTIN & co.
Staunton Sept 90, lS57-Vind. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

TINE SMOKING TOBACCO-Justr received
II On extra fine article of Smoking Tobacco for sale
by JNo. Is. E' AND
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-02-06

We call especial attention to the sale advertised
by Col 10. M. Dye of his fine and desirable land
on the Russellville pike mile from the City
limits The land has been devided into 8 lots, Of
from 80 to 40 acres each, with wide streets dsvid
ing them, and making them all conveniently access
sible from the pike
These lots will be sold on oae, two, and three,
years time, and in this purchase will we believe
be found an investment that will doSble itself in
five years. at any reasonable price now. The
convenient size OF these lots, their situation, soil,
timber; their vicinity to or owing and prosperous
town, al. oonspire to render them the most certain
articles of profit to the speculatcr, and most de-
sirable as suburban homes. Such a chance to
buy ''H,tIe farm" near town may never again
occur, and every one who wants such place
should attend this sale,
There will also be sold some horses mules hogs,
cattle, corn, &c, &C., aud or 70 negroes will be
hired oil, for the balance Of the year.
Sale to take plale 18th and l4th Feb, inst.
Read the advertisement.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-02-06

REMEMBER TIE Grand Ball to be given next
tuesday evening, by Eagle Fire Co., No. 2,
a, Fowler's Hall. This ball will doubtless, be
the most elegant and attractive we have had
for many day. There will be good music.
bOuntilu supper, and scores of beautiful ladies';
and it must therefore, Of course, be decided
sIccess. The strictest good order will be main
tanned, and every other means taken 10 make
it entirely agreeable to all who may attend
psny in thorough equipment, and is, there
fore. one towards which all may contribute
with clear conscience. We hope TO see ev-
CRY body there who can go, and couple of
dollars TO represen, every body who can't.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-02-06
NOTICE..

Owing the embarrassed condition Of the former
tax collectors account with the ctJ Of Carksvils.
the City Council has directed me TO exnmins Tho
tax receptr of Bll who have them, in order to as
certain the precise amount Of taxes collected. 1t
would facilitate matters very much If those whs
have paid their taxes would leave at Nixon 81
Baiiey's for me memorandum, showing lst.
when the taAes were paid; 2nd. the amount as
sessed against them; 3rd. TIE amount Of the in =
terest deducted; 4th the amount actually paid.
will commence my investigation immediately,
and those who will not do me the favor Of comply
ing with the above request, will please have their
receipts ready for examination when l call .on
them, T.. WITHERb, G,
Jan. 90, ST.. 3w
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-02-06
IN CRANCERY AT GAINESVILLE,
John +. House, sdm'r, &C.,
Call of Stock.

A call Of per cent on the stock of the Memphis,
GAINESVILLE and Louisville Railroad, was this day
ordered by the Board, payable on the 18th Feb,
next. We respectfully ask promptness as the
board intend TO press the work as fast as means
can possibly be raised will sayte the stock
holders that they get interest on their stock
from the payment Of Che same. Those who paw
promptly are thus protected against the tardy aud
delinquent.
am also authorized 10 sell a limited amount Of
our city and county boEds. These tnds bear
. per cent interest," payable semi snunsIy in New
York Tor at home if the buyer desires il Tho
rate of discount u: which the yare now offered will
pay pr cent. besides the exchange Of pr ct and
compou nd Tnterest at months
We hope sofie Of our citizens will embrace ihis
opportunity of making this sale certain and prof.
tabls investment GUARANTEED by the decisions
Of the Suprem Court Of our State.
w. B. MUNFORD, Prest,
Ian "a 1887