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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

VICE PRESIDENT BRECKENRIDGE. John Z.
Breckenridge. the Vice President of the United
States, is q nephew of the Rev. Robert J. Brecl-
inridge, D. d. of Kentucky. The reverend uncle
of the Vice President is great controversial
ist. splendid debater, and if he had followed the
law instead of the gospel, would have led SEN
mates as he has the church. So much is the
said uncle given to discussion, that he would be
a fighting parson if he were not a praying one.
1t so happened few years ago that the uncle
and the nephew were candidates for office-not
the same otfice-n the same district, at the
same time The Doctor was up for the conven-
ton to amend the Constitution, and John Q. was
running for the Legislature They were candi-
dates Of opposite parties, and were therefore in
danger of coming into collision. One day they
were on the stump together, and the reverend
Doctor took occasion to deprecate all feelings of
hostility between himself and his nephew, who,
he said, was always successful in obtaining what
ever office he sought; and mentioning several
instances in illustration, he added: "And during
the war with Mexico, regiment was raised in
Kentucky, and as soon as it was known that Mr..
Breckenridge was appointed to its command, the
Mexicans made peace" Young Breckenridge
did not wait for his turn, but exclaimed at once,
IF uncle Robert had been appointed, they would
have been fighting till this time"
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END OF TIE WORLD AT HAND,-Paris is very
much excited by an astronomical controversy al
which all do not laugh! The two most eminent
astronomers, one of France the other of Germany,
are arguing whether the world is to come to
to an end on the thirteenth Of Juae nert! All
the scientific world it appears have long been
uneasy at the approach OF a comet to our earth F.;
and though it is conceded by the diSbelievers
that the contact must take place in June next,
they argue Cor Mons Babinet, the French as
tronomer, for thom,) that, as comets are but at
mospheric affairs, it will not materially affect
u.s. The German, on the contrary, says that it
will not merely be the passing of "a gentleman
who smokes" but that its centre is solid fire,
and that the surface of the earth will be turned
into sea of fiery lava, by his formidable cigar
The millennium of course, is to turn out a tic
ton, and Mr.. Brauum will hardly have time to
get well Of bis bilious fever.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

ABD-EL-KADER's CAMEL-The Courier de Ly
ons states that crowd assembled q few days a.
go at the station of the Mediterranean Railway
in Lyons, their curiosity being attracted by see.
ing an old camel, lame and covered with sores
but having on it a rich oriental housing Ii wa.
under the charge of two Arabs and sergeant
of the African chasseuers. This animal was
born on the same day as Abd-el-Kader, and has
constantly followed the fortunes Of the Emir,and
it is to it that Add el.Kader and two of his wives
owed their escape in an encounter with the
French when the animal was severely wounded
1t was some time back attacked with a cutane-
Gus disease, and the Emir has now sent it to
Paris to be placed under the care of veterinary
surgeon. 1t made the journey from Broussa TO
the place of embarkation by easy stages, and it
is hoped that the care which it will experience
in France will enable it to return perfectly cur
ed to the Emir and his family
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lours, Nc- -
Messy Creek Academy, FeJ., 1857.

RIPE SrRAwBERRIEs.-The National Intelli-
gencer says: Not one of the least remarkable
things likely to grace the evenings celebration
of the coming inauguration will be the vision of
ripe strawberries raised in Washington. We
have seen sample Of them, and certainly for
size and perfection of appearance, they can hard
III be exceled by the best fruit in the height OF
the season. The occasion will be indebted for
this variety to the industry and skill of Mr.. How
lett, gardiner and florist, corner Of New Jersey
and New York avenues.
1--WE were also shown young branches of
cranes in Mr.. HIS. conservatory quite well adj
yanced, and that bid fair to attain weight at
maturity of at least three pounds bunck-
Young tomatoes also appear on some of his
plants. Considering the severity of the season
and the short time Mr.. II. has had wherein to
urge these growths they are certainly remarka-
hleD
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POETRY.
Better Late than Never.

Better Late than Never.
Life is Il race where some succeed
While others are beginning;
'Tis luck at times, at others speed,
That gives an early winning.
But if YOU chance to fall behind,
Ne'er slacken your endeavor;
Just keep this wholesome truth in mind
'Tis better late than never.
Ifyou can keep ahead, tits well,
But never trip your neighbor;
'Tis noble when you can excel
BY honest, patient labor.
But, if you are outstripped at last,
Press on as bold as ever;
Remember, though you are surpassed,
'Tis better late than never,
Ne'er labor for an idle boast
0fvictory DER another,
But, while you strive your uttermost,
Deal fairly with brother.
Whate'er your station, do your best,
And hold your purpose ever;
And if you fail to beat the rest,
'Tis better late than never!
Choose we'll the path in which you run,
Succeed by noble daring;
Then, though the last, when once tits won,
Your crown is worth the wearing
Then never fret if left behind,
Nor slacken your endeavor;
But ever keep this truth in mind
'Tis better late than neverl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

DUEI11NG IN GREAT BgrAIN.-lt appears by
late complaint of Lord Cardigan before the
House of Lords that aggreved parties in Great
Britain are not permitted under any cireum-
stances to resort to duels for satisfaction. Lord
G. has lately been assaied by publication OF a
staff officer His only recourse was to appeal
for protection to the Commander-in-chief. This
appeal was the more necessary as his only re-
dress for the articles of war are so stringent on
duels that the loss of commission and imprison-
ment would follow as the result of q challenge.
Lord Panmure, the Secretary of War, in express
ing his opinion of the conduct of Lord Cardigan
in the matter, highly approved OF his not resort
ing to a challenge
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

LUCK IN LEIsURE.-The ship Samuel KusseI,
with valuable cargo Of teas, silks and spices,
sailed from China for New York some Tune
since. BY stress of weather she had a long
passage of about 100 days which, OF course null
ifed the sale, the time for the arrival OF the
goods having expired. After the departure from
China. and before she reached New York, the war
broke out, by which means her cargo on arrival
wa, worth between $4,000 and $4,000 more
to her owners than it would have been If she
had made her trip in the ordinary time. In
other words, if she had made quick voyage,
she would have caused n loss to her owners OF
100000. The last place of detention was in the
ice at Norfolk, when her situation for time
was very critical.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

DANGEROUS CURlosITY.-An accident which,
though comic enough, might easily have had a
truly tragical ending, occurred the other day
at Madame Tussaud's Exhibition. y medical
student who examining the guillotine in the
Chamber of Horrors, took it into his head that
the sort of yoke which fits down on the shoul
ders of the criminal, to hold him in his place
would not be sufficient to confine person who
struggled. His curiosity on this point led him
to wait till the place was empty, and actually
put himself in, letting down the yoke. He soon
found that he was unable to lift it, and it at once
flashed across his mind, that the sharp axe which
was suspended over his neck could not be very
firmly fixed ort would not fall Gas it does) with
a touch lie was afraid to struggle lest the sha-
king should bring it down and at once deposit
his head in the basket of saw dust below him,
into which his eyes were of necessity looking
Having stayed some time in this plight, be
was overjoyed to hear the approach of visitor
whom he suppliantly implored to release him.
"I'm thinking" said the gentleman "a Scotch
visitor of the metropolis to his wife, ''he must
be hired to show how the thing acts, and
think we had better not Interfere" So the
luckless student was left till NJ. Tussaud came
in, and made fast the axe before releasing him.
The axe has been removed and laid by the side
to prevent future accidents.-Lond0n Wee6ty
Re1iSter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

A Ton OF SILVER IN A BEDsTEAD.-A CORES
pondent of the Journal Of Commerce, in writing
to that paper an account of late visit to the
Egyptian Pasha's palace at Alexandria, says
Our guide led us to the sleeping apartments OF
the Pasha and there under the lofty ceiling, in
the centre of the room, stood the bedstead of the
luxurious Lord of Egypt, and all of Of solM siIcer
weighing one tor This was the assertion OF
our ,lragoman, confirmed by the testimony Of
the officials of the palace and after a careful
examination by our company we could not de-
tect the deception if there was one The mint
value of this ''chunk" woud be over forty thou
sand dollars
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

In 1874 plowng match was got up at Lis
bon. under the patronage Of the king, and in tho
presence of the royal family and principal no.
bility. The Portuguese plow is composed Of q
beam fastened to a yoke at one end and NOR
ticed TO n cross piece at the other end, so as to
form share below, pointed with iron, and a
handle above There is scarcely any mould
board. The contest was between this rude in
strument and good specimens of English ond A.
merican plows The trial was fair, and in the
judgement OF the assembly the Portuguese plow
clearly won the day.--Hoa. Charles B. Had
,1orE
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Artificial Milk is said to be used extensively
in Paris, and is made by putting certain weight
OF bones with q little meat; with six times the
weight of water, in Papin dgester. Being seal
ed Theoretically. and raising the height to l4o
degrees F., in forty minutes, from stopcock,
white liquid comes out 1t is nutritious being
kind of broth, but has really none OF the chem
cal properties of milk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

SHE ALWAYS MADE HOME HAPpY.-A plain
marble stone in the churchyard bears this brlet
inscription; "She always made home happy" +"
This epitaph was penned by bereayed hus-
band. after sixty years ofwedded life. He might
have said of his departed wife, she was beautl-
full, and accomplished, and an ornament to soci-
ety. and vet not have said she made home hap
py. He might have added, she was Christian
and not have been able to say-"She always
made home happy" What a rare combination
of virtues and graces this wife and mother most
have possessed How wisely she must have
possessed her soul How sef-denying she must
have been! How tender and loving How
thoughtful for the comfort OF all about her !
Her husband did not seek happiness in public
places, because he found purer and sweeter en-
ioyment at home. Her children, when away
did not dread to return, for there was no place
so dear to them as home. There was their
mother thinking for them and praying for them
and longing for their coming. When tempted,
they thought of her. When in trouble, they re
membered her kind voice and her ready sympa-
thy. When sick they must go home; they
could not die from their dear mother This
wife and mother was not exempt from the cares
common to her place. Size toied; she suffered
disappoints and bereavementS; she was afflicted
in her own person, but yet she was submissive
and cheerful The Lords will concerning her,
was her WILL and she passed away, leaving this
sweet remembrance behind her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

ST, NoRAH.-St. Norah was poor girl, and
and gentle, she seemed to love everything she
spoke to; and she prayed to St. Patrick that lie
would give her good gift that would make her
not proud but useful st. Patrick out of his own
head taught st. Norah how to boil potato
A sad thing, and to be lamented. that the secret
has come Gown to so w.-Punch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

In the negborhood where we once lived, q
man and his wife were almost constantly quar-
reliDg during their quarrels their only child "a
bow was generally present, and, of course, had
caught many of his fathers expressions One
day, when the boy had been doing something
wrong. the mother, intending to chastise him,
called him, and sad "Ccme here, sir. What
did YOU do that for7" The boy, complacenty
folding his arms, and initiating bis fathers man
ner, replied "See here, madam, don't acish to
hare a1u aoor0s acith you
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

According to authenticated certificates, it is
established that among men one in every twen-
ty- five stammer, while among women only one
ia every twenty thousand are troubled with it.
Very ikely-the stammerng tongue is one
that is simply 'balky for want OF regular dri-
ving"-its that accounts for the milk in the CO.
cnannt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18
DIR. Kane,s Veteran Dog.

In DR.. Kane's journal, under date of Dec. 22d
1858, occurs this humorous description OF "Olu
Grim" favorite Newfoundland dog. At this
time the cold was so intense that bottle OF
Monongahela whiskey, of good stiff proof, froze
under Mr.. Bonsall's head -"Old Grim was
character, and snch peradventure may at some
time be found among beings ofa higher order,
and urder a more temperate sky. A profound
hvpocrite, and time-Server he so wriggled his
adulatory tail as to secure every one good gra
ces and nobody's respects. All the spare NOR
sells the castof delicacies of the mess, passed
through tire winnowing jaws of Old Grim'-an
illustration not so much of his electicism as his
universally of taste. He was never known to
refuse ANYTHING offered or approachable and
never known to be satisfied, however prolonged
and abundant the bounty or the spoil. Grlm
was an ancient dog; his teeth indicated many
winters, and his limbs, once splendid tractors
/ for the sledge were now covered with warts
and ringbones. Somehow or other, when the
dogs were harnessng for a journey, 'Old Grim
was sure not to be found land upon one occasion
when he was detected in cast-o1t barrel, ne IN
continently became lame. Strange to say, he
has been lame ever since, except when the team
is away without him. Cold disagrees with
Grim; but, by system Of patient watchlngs at
the door or our QecK-nouse, acco'hP"nieo "
discriminating use of his tail, he became at last
1.-The one privileged intruder My, seal skin coat
has been his favorte bed for weeks together.-,
Whatever love for an individual Grim expressed
bv his tail. he could never be induced to follow
him on the ice after the cold darkness of the
winter set in; yet the dear good old sinner
would wriggle after you ON the very threshold
of the gangway, and bid you good bye with
deprecatory wag of the tail which disarmed re-
sentiment. His appearance was quite character,
istc; his muzze, rooted like the old fashioned
gable of Dutch garret window; his forehead
Indicating the most meagre capacity of brains
that could consist with his sanity of a dog; his
ewes small; his mouth curtained by long black
dewlaps; and hide u NANCY russet, studded with
chestnut burrs if he has gone indeed, we 'ne,er
shall look upon his like again SO much Tor
odd Grimn"
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BosroN FEMALE PuYsIorANs.-The Boston
Medical World states that there are not far from
twenty female physicians in that city, several
of whom are in excellent business. They con-
fine themselves generally to midwifery and the
diseases of their own sex. Their success in the
former branch tends to establish them firmly in
families
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

AN ErFEoTUAL PEAoEMAKER.-Am married gen.
tleman. every time he met the rich father of hi:
wife, complained to him of the ugly temper and
disnosition of his daughter. At last, upon one
occoson the old gentleman becoming weary OF
the ornmbngs of his son-in-aw, exclaimed
sYon are right she is an inpertinent jade, and
if hear any more complaints of her will dis
inherit her. The husband made no more COM
p1ainte
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somnambulism of a Lady in Love.

French journal OF Lyons (tne 'oalnI Iuo'
lione'D tells the following singular story
ssA Young gentleman of that city was married
recently to lady with whom he had been, from
childhood. very much in love. Like all family
matches in that country, the parents were the
principal movers in the matter; and the bride
would. in anv case, mechanically have consented
-('staking the bit into her teeth," if at ALL after
the ceremony. whereas in our country, it is be-
fore t.) In this case, she simply made no obec-
tion. and the enamored husband did all the love-
making. in hopes of more fiattering return,
with time and patience.
But the time wore on, and the honeymoon
was over. and there was no sign of reciprocity
of tenderness Her manner was still submissive,
but cold His pride. for o while, prevented his
confessing it to Others, but finding it insupport-
able Mt last. he went with his secret to his mo-
tber-in-law. Her daughter did not love him
The mamma Quietly opened choice little eb-
ony box, and produced l. bundle OF letters-t9re-
letters, she said they were, and written by his
wife Ready to dash his brains ont with the
discovery, he sat still for the usual speechless
and paralysed moment and so gave time for the
explanation.
They were addressed to himself! The reserv'
ed and timid girl had written them before hei
marriage, but in fits Of sOmnambutasm, to which
she was subject. She was herself wholly una
ware of the fact Her mother had watched her
however-had carefully taken the letters and
preserved them, and there they were-a secret
leaf, taken unsuspected from the innermost noS
of his wiie's heart.
But it might not always be so safe to somnam'
bulze!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

COLONIZATION OF YIRarNIA.-The New York
Herald says that the Hon. Mr.. Thayer, the lead
ing spirit in the organization of the Kansas emf
grant aid societies Of the North, has in conjnnc-
ton with some enterprsing individuals resolv-
ed upon the practicable experiment OF great
Northern Emgrant Aid Society, TOR the reliet,
resuscitation aud regeneration of Old Virginia.
We are inclined to think the Herald manufac-
tured the story to "astonish the natives" down
here, as no sane man would seriouely attempt to
aboltionize Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

A Cute RED MAN AT Lafayette, lndiana,th the
the other day, an encampment of copper col
ored critters" became so disgusted or tired at
the constant staring or poke nose" operations
of crowd of female pale.faces that the old
chief suddenly raised up his hand to attract the
notice OF all and excamed,in his best English.
"Ugh ! one Iajia get small por !" The pale-fa,
ces mizzed, and the old man laughed "lioo
hoo.n in very loud voice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

PRINTERS IN Decentralization. Packer,
the Democratic nominee for Governor of Penn
sylvania, is a printer by trade. The two United
States Senators and the Chief Justice of Penn
svlvania, were also formerly printers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

The Washington Union, in an editorial article,
mentions that that establishment printed, during
the late Presidential campaign, ten thousand dol
lars worth of documents and distributed them,
and for these not one cent was ever charged or
received
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

There are in the English language 20.5oO
nouns, 10 pronouns,9 200 adjectives, 5000 verbs,
SO intersections, &c. In all, there are about 40
900 words.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

Two HUNDRED YEARS Aao.-In the year 16-
81, a man was prosecuted in London for selling
coffee as nuisance and prejudice in the
neiehborhood."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

''Zounds, fellow!" exclaimed choleric old
gentleman to very phlegmatic matter of fact
person, II shall go out of my,wits." "Welyou
won't have far to CO. said the phlegmatc man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

Leigh Hunt was asked by lady, ut dessert, IT
he would not venture on an orange. Madam,
should be happy to do so, but | am afraid
should tumble off,"
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There are about zoo clergymen in New York
city and Brooklyn. Sc are Episcopal lol Pres
byterians, &c,
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Buwer Lytton, in his Glasgow speech, re,
Gently, commencing labor to the young students,
said that the genius that would realize the pala-
ces of Aladdin must still be the genius of the
lamp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

Sincerity does not consist in speaking your
mind OH all occasions, but in doing SO when Sic
lence would be censurable and falsehood inexcu-
sable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

HOOPER ON Hoops.-Hooper, of the Montgom-
cry (Ala.) Mail, is alone responsible for the fol-
Last Friday evening a gentleman of this city
was accompanying two ladies to the Panorama
Of the Arctic Expedition, when, in crossing Mar
ket street, he stepped on hogshead hoop, which
flew up (as hoops pW dog and struck him across
his not very handsome nose.
Good heavens, ladies = he exclaimed, (which
of YOU dropped that!"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

Every liquor shop in Monroe, Georgia, has
been closed The citizens raised Slooo, bought
them out and shut up their doors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-18

sEEpy IMpUpENoE.-A bottle-nosed loafer went
into one of our barber-shops the other day, and,
after being shaved, handed the proprietor red
cent, upon which he was informed that the price
Of shaving was sixpence. Loafer replied very
coolly II know it. and that (pointng to the
cent? only lacks five cents of it! You amt a
eoinr TO stand for half a dime!' There was no
anneal to this ludcrous view of the case. Bar
ber said he was satisfied, and his customers roar
n1 with lanrhter.
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PAPER HANGINGS,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL,
HOWELL &c BROTHERS,
M. 2GN Raliinnre Street.
opposite hanover 81
BALTIMORE

Opposite Hanover street,
BALTIMORE,
rTNAKE great pleasure in announcing to their friends
L and the public generally, that they are now IN
their New Store where they offer the richest and most
desirable Stock of PAPER HANGINGS AND BOR-
DERS ever offered IN this city.
The Stock embraces French and our own manufac-
ture in great variety, and of all the different grades
Wholesale DeaIers supplied on favorable terms
Ss Orders from the country punctually attended to-
Feb 2j, lS57.-Smo.
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Here is very good domestic toast May
your coffee and slanders against You be alike
without grounds"