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Caught the Panic.

A tall lank, Jerusalem sort of fellow, pretty
well under the influence of Mr. Alcohol, was OBJ
served swinging to lamp post on Fifth street
last night. He was talking quite loudly to the
aforesaid post, when guardian of the right
approached him.
"Come, sir, you are making too much noise,'
said the watchman. eee o
"Nolse who's that said noise 2" asked the
post holder, as he skewed his head and en-
deavored in rain to give the watchman q sober
look r9
1T was me, replied the watchlnan as he ex-
posed his silyered numbers to full view.
"You and who in the d are you? 1t
taint me that's making Of the noise. No, sir.
It's the banks. that's making all the noise
They are breakin', crusbin', and q smashin'
of things to an Incredible amount. Noisel It's
the bankers that are making of the noise
They are cussing', and rippin', and stavin'
all round. It's the brokers' that are maxim
of the noise. They are bollerin', an yelpin',
and schreeching', like wild injuns, over the
times, that worsers everybody but themselves.
No, sir re it aint me that's maxim of all this
noise"
"You are tight as brick in new wall" said
watchy, amused at the good nature Of the indi
vdua.
"Me tight! Who said am tight9 No, sir
You are mistaken. IT'S not me that's tight. It's
money that's tight. Go down on Third street,
an they tell You there that money is tight
Go into the workshops, an you find money is
tight. Read the newspapers an yon'll hnd out
that it's money that's tight NE tight2 I've
got nary red, but Kanawha and the d
couldn't get tight on that. No, sir, I'm not
tight"
'Then you're drunk"
"Drunk! Stranger yer out of it again. The
worlds drunk. The hull community is q stag
germ round, buttin' their heads agin stone
walls and skinnin Of their noses on the curb
stone OF adversely. Yes, sir we're all drunk
that is, every body's drunk but me. I'm sober,
sober as q police judge on rainy day. i amt
drunk; no, sir stranger, amt drunk"
"What are you making such fool OF yourself
for thenW
"Foola sir, Pm no fool. I'm distressed. I've
catched the contagion. I'm afflicted"
"Are you sick9"
Exactly" ~.
"What's the matter with you7'
"l'ue got the panics."
'The what2"
"The pancs, cir it's agoin to carry off this
town. | tried to escape by hard drink but it's
no use. The panics have got me, sure as can
be-"
The watchman more amused than ever, ten
dered his sympathy, and, what was better his
aid, to the panic stricken individual In the
course of half an hour he had the pleasure of
putting him into the door of his boarding house,
and pointing ont to him the best remedy-a
soft bed and long slumber.-Cin. Times
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A Generous Will.

The munifcent bequeSts in the will of the late
John E. Thayer, have been frequently referred
to. They are in the highest degree creditable
to his memory. The spirit is conspicuous in the
provision that he made for his intended wife, in
case he should die before the day fixed for the
marriage The following is the codcil which
contains it:
Whereas, am engaged to be married to Miss
Cornelia Adeline Granger, on the second day OF
October next, but knowing the uncertainty oil
life, and wishing in case should die before that
time, to make ample provision for her as long
as she shall live, having for her the most sincere
affection and regard, do therefore, in case
should decease before am married to her, give
devise and bequeath to my brother. Nathaniel
Thayer, the sum of two hundred and fifty thou.
sand dollars, upon the following trusts, uses pur
poses and limitations, viz To pay over to the
said Cornelia Adeline Granger SO long as she
shall live, all the income that shall accrue and
be received upon the above named sum, taking
therefore her own sole and separate receipt
whether she be single or married; and the same
shall not be liable in any way for her debts OF
those of her husband, if she shall be married, OF
of any one else. And at her decease, the q
mount thus held in trust shall be paid, over tc
the trustee or trustees who are to hold by my
will, the rest and residue OF my estate, for the
benefit of my son, and for other purposes, upor
the same conditions, trusts and limitations as the
rest of my estate is held.
Now, in case | shall be married to the sale
Cornea Adeline Granger, and she shall be liv
ing at my decease, then, in that case, instead O
the provisions made for her in case should de-
cease before am married to her, give to my
brother, Nathaniel Thayer, the sum of FIVE hun
dred Thousand dollars, upon the same trusts, u
ses, purposes and limitations, viz; To pay ove
to her as long as she shall live, the income upor
the sum above named, instead of the first ant
at her decease to pay over as above directed, tt
the trustee or trustees who are to hold the res
and residue of my estate.
This is in addition to house furniture, horses
carriages, wines, stores, plate, &c.
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How TO GET TO CoNGREss.-The following
story is told by the Mobile Tribune OF Judge
Hawkins, the present representative to Congress
from the State of Florda-a man, by the way,
briinful of genuine wit. During the war with
the Florida Indians he commanded volunteer
company. On ore occasion they fell upon q
party Of the enemy concealed in swamp. Tho
captain sprang upon log, with more yalor than
discretion,) waved his sword, and cheered his
men to the charge. Just then he was shot down.
One of his officers ran to ask if he was much
hurt. mot very badly" said Hawkins, lust
about enough to send me to Congress Tho
prediction has now been verified.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-25

A Ioye TINE TO WAIr-In the middle of the
ffteentb century the Count OF Logrono was made
nrisoner by the Duke OF Burgundy. He ram
somed his life by the surrender of immense es-
tstes conditioned, however, that they should
NOT he sold. and that after four hundred years
thav sbonld revert to the heirs of the Count
For this long time the estates have been enjoyed
bv tho heirs of the Duke and the ultimate rights
of the heirs of the Connt have been Kept In view
and recognized. The four hundred years have
expired, and the arrangements have ,e oeen made
for the transfer OF the property Ilie heirs OF
the Duke have offered TO pay 2o,ooo,ooo francs
for the clear title TO the property.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-25

CURE FOR SrAMAERlNe.-At every syllable
pronounced, tap at tie same time with the fin
ger. BY SO doing the most inveterate Stammer'
er will be surprised to find that he can pro-
pounce quite fuently, and by long and constant
practice, he will pronounce perfectly we'll This
NAV ma be explained in two ways, either by asym,
natbetic consentaneous action of the nerves OF
voluntary motion in the finger, and in those Of
the tongue, which is the most probable; or ii
nav he that the movement of the finger dis
tracts @ the attention of the individual from his
sneecb. and allows a free action of the nerve:
concerned in articulation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-25

USE OF CoRN-A yankee passing through the
Miami valley, made this inquiry of young farm
er, who had just been replenishing the inner
man with a drop of cousolation-I say, mister,
what is the staple product of this ERE section of
country
Corn, sir was the repy-Corn; we raise
here seventy bushels to the acre, and inanufac-
ture it-hic-in'o whiskey, to say nolhing-hic
of what is wasted for bread"
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doors above pt. UuurIes HOteI
Richmond, March 2l, l857-1y

L EyREDERICK HEFFLEY, ER
i and dealer in Stoves, Tin, Sheet Iron and Cop
perware, No 32 Main street. four doors below the St.
Charles Hotel Richmond, Va, keeps constantly on
hand large assortment of Cooking stoves, aad the
tSs most nopuar Stove in EXISTENCE gsrrsptsS
to operate in the most perfect manner.
N B.-All orders for Guttering, Spouting and Roof
ing, in the city or country, will punotpaly attend
cd TO. [Riohmond, Feb 28, 1857 7.-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-25

Carelessness in harvesting, and neglect in sto-
ring roots so as to preserve them Outing cur se-
we're winters, have prevented the increase OF
their culture more than any untavorabeness In
our climate, to their perfect development. The
sum of the whole matter may be thus briefly
stated Harvest early handle carefully remove
all leaves store in cool, dark, dry plaos' saie
from severe frost.-Homestead.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-25

D1srNTRRMENT OF TIE MgDIoI FAMILY OF
FLORENCE. R.-The London Morning Post has an
interesting letter from its Tuscan correspondent
giving an account of the dsinterment OF the
celebrated Medci family of Florence, who for So
long period were the absolute rnlers OF that
country. We make the following extract:
When Louis XIV in his childhood asked his
tutor if Kings ever die, We are told that "Quel,
ouefos. Monseigneur." was the cautious aud
courtly answer. Last week, however, the Flor
entines had an opportunity of satisfying them
selves of the undoubted fact. The whole dynas.
tv of the Medici was disinterred. 1t was found
that the wooden cofins in the vaults OF San
Lorenzo were moulding away, so orders were
given to have them replaced, and the whole
family. from Giovanni delle Bande Mere, and his
son the first Duke Cosmo, to John CASTOR the
last of the royal house, all, about sixty in num-
her the seven soveregns, with their wives,
children. brothers-all in short that have ever
been consigned to the tomb at San Lorenzo
with only two exceptions, were removed from
the old. preparatory to being placed IN new Col.
fins OF these coffins some twenty were opened
for the first time. Eleanor of Toledo, the Wife
of Oosmo the First, the husband OF the lii-taleu
Blanca Capello, were fresh as If they had only
Yesterday Oeen placeu III IhS seP"ioNS'
thew have lain for much more than 200 years
Indeed. the wonderful preservation OF the corpse
of Francis seems to strengthen the theory that
he died from some strong arsenical poison. Ihe
work was performed, with the greatest care and
decorum, under the inspection of the Advocate
ReSio. the chief government architect, ana tns
Cbeyalier Passerin, person of great antiquarl
an knowledge attached to the grand ducal arch
ives Grand dukes and grand dutchesses, princes
and princesses, were all found in the state cos
tune of their day-Giovanni dele Brande Mere
the warke piogenitor of the race, with the
Numbering skull in helm-the sanguinary bnl
saeacious Cosmo, with his dagger by his side
| (perhaps the same that struck Garzia D-eaci
with a medal bearing an effigy OF himself al
| tcketed and labelled with the most mercantile
precision; for these merchant princes, to the
subtility of politicians, joined the precision Of
red tapists. and carried their habits of CONNER
cial regularity down with them into the very
grave. A strange thing it was to look on the
octnal features Of the men who had filled Italy
with their fame two and three centuries ago; on
the Cosmo who had quenched in blood all thai
remained of Florentne and Sienese freedom,and
his descendants; ON him who would ride upon
summer evening to Arcetri, and chat with Gall
leo on another who exchanged presents OF mon
tepulciano and ale with the Protector; on thlrc
nols about the destiny of his own State,
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PHILLIP R.HEfsW,
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ENAGLE FOUNDRY, Cary street, between Pearl and
Ia l5th Richmond, Va, manufactures Locomotive
Engines Tenders, Railroad Cars, and all descriptions
of Railroad Machinery, Stationary Engines Of any re-
quircd power also, portable Engines, with decided
improvement over any others heretofore made (from
to 40 horse power wheels and per cut above SC
well adapted to farming purposes, getting lumber, DO,
with improved Circular Portable Saw Mills attached
of 1st I'd and 81 class Mining Machinery, Grist and
Saw Mill Machinery, Forgings and Tobacco Factory
Fixtures of every kind also, Brass and Iron Castings
made to order. P. RAHM.
Richmond Feb Z, 1S57-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-25

Ifa few drops of the liquid matter obtained
by the condensation of the air of foul locality,
introduced into the vein of dog can produce
death by the usual phenomena Of typhus fever,
what incalculable evils must it not produce oil
those human beings who breathe it again, rem.
dered fouler and less capable of sustaining life
with every breath drawn Ventilation and
cleanliness will do all, so far US the abolition of
tbis evil oOcs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-25

mantle. oruRss or sARDINEs.-An English pa
ner says tbse large quantities of sprats are week
Iv cent to London, from the East Coast of Scot
land, to be manufactured into Sardines. Young
behring's are said to be also used for this pur-
pose
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-25

At late trial, the defendant, after hearing o
witness, jumped up and said
"Them allegations is false, and the alligator
knows it"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-25

Franklin particularly endeavored to convince
young persons that no qualities are SO likely to
make a poor mans fortune, as }rugality and an
te0rity. was never discouraged, says he, by
the seeming magnitude of my undertakings, as
have always thought, that one man of tolera-
BILE abilities may work great changes, and ac-
complish great affairs among mankind, If he first
forms good plan and cutting off all amuse-
nents and employrnents that would divert his
attention, makes the execution OF the same plan
his sole study and business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-25

THE WAY TO BE HAPPY story is told OF
two travellers in Lapland which throws more
light on the art of being happy than whole
volume of proverbs and aphorisms. Upon We.
ry cold day in winter they were driving along
in sledge wrapped in firs from head to foot
Even their faces were closely covered, and you
could hardly see anything but their eyebrows,
and these were white and glistening with frost.
At length they saw poor man who had sunEen
down benumbed and frozen in the snow. I'VE
must stop and help him" said one of the travel.
lers. "Stop and help him." replied the other,
"you will never think Of stopping on such day
as this. We are half frozen ourselves and ought
to he at our journeys end as soon as posi-.
ble." "But cannot leave this man to perish, y
reioined the more humane traveller; VI must go
to his relief" and he stopped the sledge.-
"Come," said he, "come and help me to raise
him." "Not J." replied the other; u have too
much regard for my own life to expose myself
to this freezing atmosphere more than Is neces-
sary. | will sit here and keep myself as warm
as / can till you come back" So saying he res
olutely kept his seat, while his companion hast
ened to relieve the perishing man whom they
had so providentially discovered. The ordiDa-
ry means were used for restoring consciousness
bu, the traveller was so intent upon saving the
life of fellow creature that he forgot his own
exposure, and what were the consequences
Why. the very efforts which he made to warm
the stranger warmed himself. He had the sweet
consciousness of doing benevolent act, and ne
also found himself glowing from head to foot by
reason of the exertions which ne had made
And how was it with his companion who was
SO much afraid of exposing himselft lie was al
most ready to freeze, notwithstanding the efforts
he had been making to keep him warm! The
lesson to be derived from this little incident is
obviously Y Observer.
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BURR & ETTENGER,
SPRING INFORMATION

arge stock of Guns, Pistols and Rifles. am now
IL opening large variety of single and double bar
rel guns of superior nish also splendid variety OF
Powder Flasks of Dixon's make; Shot Belts and
Pouches of the most approved Styles fine Game Bags
Wad Cutters, Dog Calls and Collars, Ely's Water
Proof Central Fire Caps, Wash Rods complete, Gun
Wads, &c.
Also, Colts Repeating Pistols, Aliens Revolvers,
and every description of Pistol now in use.
Guns stocked and repaired with neatness and des-
patch.
JAMES WALSH, Gun Importer,
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JANE EYRE's OpISIoN.-l know that it women
wish to escape the stigma of misunderstanding,
thew must act and look like marble or clay
cold, expressionless, bloodless for every appear
ance of feeling, of joy, sorrow, friendliness, anti
nathy. admiration, disgust, are alike construed
by the world into the attempt to hook hus-
band. Never mind well meaning women have
their own consciences to comfort them after oil.
Do not therefore, be too much afraid Of show
ipg Yourself as you are. affectonate and good
hearted do not too harshly repress sentiments
and feelings excellent in themselves, because You
fear that some puppy may fancy that you are
letting them come out to fascinate him; DO not
condemn yourself to live only by halves, because
if Won showed too much imitation some Pragma-
tcal thing in breeches might take it into his pate
to imagine that you designed to dedicate your
life to his inanity. rH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-11-25

RryEr1r OF A KIND REPRooF.-A colporteur
in Wisconsin writes 81 went into grogshop
where the whiskey seller wanted no books as ne
could not afford to buy. His three little girls
and boy came in, and asked him if he did
not think it would be well to buy some books to
counteract the bad examples they saw in that
room. He was little angry, and asked what l
meant Urging him not to be angry, told him
that those who came there to drink generally
used language that he could not wish his chill
dren to use, and inquired if those children in
the village who used bad language do not give
their parents trouble at home. He looked at me
a moment and said, 4 don't think much of re-
Iigious folks, but yon are honest to come to
mans house and talk as you talk to me; you
can't expect to sell Us books, after telling us we
are so wicked replied that God would take
care of that but that the truth spoken in love
would seldom give offence. He was entirely ig
norant of the operations of the Society, and
swore that nobody could get dime of him bn
colporteur. He bought a book for each of hi
children, and one for his wife. l had to reproy'
him several times for swearing, and he .SmI. :. !.
ted it was wrong. On Sabbath he aStenoea Tue
school house where ! prssshed."
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k1cnARD Il MhGRSaih' hI'UzYY, ~ rr0pFis''r''
TERMS

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discharged By the payment Of Tpo Dollars at any time
githin The year No subscription pU be discontinued
6ut at The option Of tie Eat0rs until all arrsarages are
ADVER TTSENEV7.S often lines (or less,) inserted
three times for one dollar and cents for saed
subsequent continuance. Larger lnsertss
IN the same proportion. :,
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year. >. IN /,
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NREAT REDU CTI0N IN

lNREAT RED UCTION IN
NJ the price of Hats and Boots.
From is to 20 per cent sayed by
buying from J. II. ANTHONY,
Columbian Hotel Building.
Moleskin Hats of best quality,
So so; do second quality, SO 90;
Fashionable Silk Hats. 81 80; Fine
Caltskin sswod Boots. So so; Con-
gress Cater Boots, 81 25; Fine
Caliskin sewed Shoes, 50 25.
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To ascertain the weight of horse-put your
toe under the animals right fore foot.
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A Yankee Riding an Arabian Horse.

A correspondent of the New York Times, wrl-
ting from the banks of tho Nile, describes rlqe
on an Arabian horse IN the following style:
81 dressed hastily. boiled q cup OF coffee ana
and egg in rapid style, and was in the saddle
without delay Being in the saddle means scnies
thing here, assure you, for Turkish saddle IS T.
bout as much like aG American saddleasa Iurkle
like an American. You ait between two uPrgns
boards, we'll padded, the one behind you beng
! high enough to support the small Vt the back.
Your feet rest in the shovel stirrup, which is
well described by its name. ltisapiece OF sneet
iron. fiat and turned up at the sides, about foot
long, by six inches wide. The points curve OUT
ward. On this the entire foot rests, and tne
points answer the purpose of spurs But tne
difficulty is, that the inexperienced rider Is uslpg
his spurs constantly, for he cannot keep the
points of the stirrup ont of the borses sides OF
tore legs. and the horses of Egypt are merry ana
furious. Hence, but for the saddles, which WIN
not let one be thrown off, fresh rider stands
poor chance. Ny first experience was on the
plain of El Kab, plain ten miles by three, iey-
ell as q floor, and hard as rock, without oiadg
of grass or q sign of vegetation on 1t. here
was not afraid OF run. My first attempt 70
mount was unsuccessful. The point OF the sur
rup struck the horse as get my foot 10 u, aDa
out flew her heels among q crowd OF ARABS, one
of whom was effectually foored by the blow
But managed to climb Oh, and was off iiKe
thunderbot. The first mile was tremendons.-I
never saw anything like it in horse riding. !
thought of Bob, the black boy who taught me
to ride in my childhood without my ia.neIs
knowledge, by putting me on horse, back WIN,
out saddle or bride, and driving the horse roano
q pasture field. How wished | had no saddle
or bride now. Every touch of the rein seemed
to madden the mare. and every leap broke my
back across the villianous board, while 1t drove
the stirrup into her fore legs. The second miIe
was better. began to get the hang OF the sur.
rups ahd learn how to hold my feet; ana tne
third passed in studying the use OF the rem
found that touch with my little hDger was
enough to guide her. Her sense was as deiicale
as q iady's mouth could be, and my rough mana
on the rein had nearly killed her. After TINS !
was all right. 1t was exhilarating, glorious, 70
feel the splendid animal under me, every nerve
quivering, every limb in active, graceful motion
TO see her fine eye rove over the plainsIIo zee.
her burst of spirits, as touched my. finger 10
the rein and she was away like the wind.
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j. II. ANTHONY has made ar
rangements with of the best makers in the city o
Philadelphia to supply him with handsome and sub
stantal Cafskin sewed BOOT, which he will sell at the
unprecedented low price Of Three Dollars and a
Half
Richmond, Feb %, lS57-ly
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MISCELLANEOUS.
AMERICAN HOTEL,
STAUNT0N, VA,
MRS. MARY A. BROWN,

THIS new and elegant Hotel is now open for the re
4 ception aud accommodation of visitors.
The Propretress the public that every effort
will be made to please her guests.
The Stages of HARMAN, BROWN Il CO., arrive
and depart from this Hotel where their only Office Is
to be found.
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