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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

A critic, malignant enough to tell tile truth
says that the most awkward thing in nature is a
woman trying to run. They can't do it. They
are not running institution, except with their
tongues If there are two arrangements in the
world that were never made for heetness on
the pedal, they arc women and ducks
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

A blind-hand-organst III Rochester, n. Y,
who went about the streets of the city with
puny and pale little daughter, has jus. fallen heir
to an estate in Wales estimated TO be worth n
million Of dollars A prominent legal firm in
Rochester is now engaged in making out the
necessary papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

A letter from New York on the 10th says
"The most decided novelty which | have seen
for long time encountered to-day in the streets
of Brooklyn. 1t was splendid team of moose
deer harnessed to a light wagon and travelling
at a very fair pace. The eccentric driver had to
ply the whip frequently to overcome the timidi-
ty OF the animals which otherwise performed all
the functions of horses to marvel"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

A lady is said to be beastly beautiful when et-
tired in full set of sable, otto, and lynx skins
1t is remarkable thing, in connection with this
subject, how much sooner the weather sets in
"btter cold" to those furnished with handsome
furs, than to those not so fortunate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

We were born in hope we pass our childhood
in hope; We are governed by hope through the
whole course of our lives, and in our last mo-
mcnts hope is fattering to US and not till the
beating of the heart shall cease, will its benign
influence leave U.s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07
A New Tyoy of Paying a Subscription.

A correspondent of the Lagrange Wing gives
the following amusing account of the way q
farmer was taught how cheaply lie could take
the papers. The lesson is woi5h pondering by
good many men we "wot OF.
"You have hens ut home, ofcourse Well, |
will send You Inv paper one Year for the pro-
ceeds of a single hen for one season, merely the
proceeds. 1t seems trifing, preposterous, to
imagine the products of singae hen will pay
the subscription; perhaps it won't, but l make
the offer"
"Done!" exclaimed farmer B; Il agree to
it, and appealed to me as witness in the af-
fair.
: The farmer went away apparently much elat-
ed with his conquest, and the editor went on his
way rejoicing.
Time rolled around, and the world revolved
on its axis, and the sun moved in its orbit just
as it formerly did, the farmer receiving his pa
per regularly, and regaled himself with the in
formation from it. lie not only knew the affairs
of his own county, but became conversant upon
the leading topics OF the day, and the political
and financial commissions of the times. His chill
dren delighted, too, in pcrgaing the contents OF
their weekly visitor. In sion Se said, ''he was
surprised at the progress of himself and family
in general information"
Some time in the month of September, hap
pened up again in the office, when who should
enter but our old friend farmer B.
"IIow do you do, Mr.-?" said the editor,
extending his hand, and his countenance lit up
with bland smile take chair, sir, and be
seated fine weather we have9"
"Yes, sir, quite fine indeed" answered the
farmer, shaking the profered "paw" of the edit
or, and then short silence ensued, during which
our friend B hitched his chair backward
and forward. twirled his thumbs abstractedly,
and spit profusely. Starting up quickly, he said,
addressing the editor:
"Sir, D, have brought you the pro-
ceeds of that hen"
1t was amusing to see the peculiar expression
of the editor as he followed the farmer down to
the wagon. | could hardly keep my risibles
down.
When at the wagon. the farmer commenced
handing over to the editor the products of the
hen, which. on being counted, amounted 20
eighteen pulets worth a shilling each, and q
number of dozen OF eggs, making in the aggre-
gate, at the least calculation, $3.50, so cents
more than the price of the paper.
mo need" said he, "of men not taking a
family newspaper, and paying for it, too don't
miss this from my roost, yet have paid for a
years subscription, and 90 cents over. All folly,
SIR there is no man but can take a paper; it's
charity, you know commences at home"
"But," resumed the editor, 81 will pay for
what is over the subscription. did not intend
this as a means of profit, but rather to convince
you will pay for"
''Not bit of it, sir a bargain is bargain, and
am already repaid, sir-doubly paid, sir. And
whenever neighbor makes the complaint did,
will relate to him the hen story. Good day,
gentlemen"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

a wicked wag of lawyer,in one Of our coun.
try courts, recently scandazed the bench by
putting the following query to the professional
brethren why is udge-like necessity2 q
The members Of the bar then and there present
quickly answered, Because he knows no law
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

Not long since, a certain quack was addressed
by one OF his patients as follows:
doctor, how is it, that when we eat and
drnk tha meat is separated from the drink"
aWhy, III tell you" replied the quack; sin
the neck there are two pipes; one of them is to
receive meat and the other drink At the top
of these pipes is lid or clapper, and when we
eat this elapper shuts up the drinking pipe, and
when we drink it turns back upon the meat
pipe" u.
me that clapper must pIay sharp ecAen ace eat
pudding and mltk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

IMPORTANCE OF WITNEss.-~A Cincinnati
paper tells pretty good story of Frenchman
and his Jealous spouse at one of the hotels of
that city. The lady INDUCED herself continual
" as soon as coseted with her mispronouncng
husband, in ..ystericJ upbraidings for his imag-
mary delnquencies in ogling the ladies at table,
and at last things grew so bad that the follow
ing denouement transpired. The lady let off as
usual, with much emphasis:
Monsieur however, had reached the culminat-
ing point of human endurance, and he retorted
in a very vehement roulade of broken English,
interlarded with French expletves, until the
fair one seized his case OF razors in an apparent
" desperate determination to commit suicide
Selling her arm with one hand he pulled the
bell rome violently with the other, summons
which was speedily answered. for the walters,
whose organs of inqusitveness are usually well
DEVELOPED, had been religiously listening outside
of the door. to what was going on within As
soon. however, as one entered the chamber, our
gallant Frenchman relinquished his hold of the
lady's arm. ;.
teeth. ayou shall cut your troat eh? tres bten
YER goot. now you cut troat so quick as you
like lfais has Won leetle witness as you cut
him Yourself. All, all, ma chere. sacre if you
want cut your troat, cut him right away"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

The value of the real and personal estate of
the United States is reported for the year 1856,
by Mr.. Secretary Guthrie, at $l1, 31Z6l1, ,672-
lars The total population is 26, 1854, ,912 souls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07
Coaee--Its Cost and Culture.

1t is believed by many that coffee can be cul-
tivated in some of our Southern States as sue
cessfully as in Brazil, Java and Jamaica. If So,
it is high time that some OF our planters were
entering upon its culture, as it costs our country
Sl5,5O0, coo annually for the bean OF this plant,
The Coffee tree lives to great age, provided
the land is kept well drained. The tree begins
to bear when three years old, and is at its full
bearing when seven years old. The tree is al
lowed to grow in height from six to seven feet;
the top branches are pruned off when the tree
is five years old, so that by the time it is seven
it resembles a spread umbrella. Each branch
droops downwards, and thus gives the pickers
good chance to pick the berry. The coffee tree
in Brazil bears two crops each year, the large
crop in the spring and the small one in the fai}.
The first crop is picked when the berry Is red,
resembling cherry. The second crop is gene
rally small, and allowed to remain Oh the tree
until fully ripe and dry. This crop, cured in the
husk, is far superior in quality, and is called
"pearl Coffee :" the blossom is beautiful, small
and tender. 1t remains on the tree from three
to four days. If the weather is warm, with
showers during those few days, the cropis sure !;
if cool at nights, it often fails. When the berry
is taken home from the field it is carried 10 the
mill-house The mill consists of three small
rollers. The berry is put into hopper and a
constant stream OF water falls ON the roller du-
ring the time the mill is at work. BY this pro-
cess the outside hull is taken off and the berry
is separated from it, and the coffee falls into a
brick tank, where it is washed perfectly clean,
and put on place covered with tile or brick
raised in the centre that the water may drain.
1t is then taken to the curing loft where il is
turned four times day. Then by putting it
through large tanners, the inside hull comes off,
and leaves the berry ready for hand picking for
market.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

A sENrIMENr.-7he Ladies.-May their vir-
tues exceed even the magnitude of their skirts,
while their faults are still smaller than their
bonnets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07
Rurial of Sir John Moore,

The following letter in the last Southern Lit
erary Messenger from G. P. r. James, Esq, sets
happily at rest the question, started not long
since by the Criterion, as to the authorship OF
the "Burial of Sir John Moore" 1t turns cut
just as we expected, that the French version OF
the Monody, given in the July number, was but
,the the imitation of the English original:-
BR1rIsII C .NsrLArE. RIoHMoND.l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

The Methodist Church North appropriated to
missionary purposes for the year 1857, sums a
mounting to S25O,000. Of this amount, $780,
900 are devoted to Home, and S73,157 to For
eign Missions. Africa is their chief field, re-
ceving S27, ,757; China ana Germany receives
each $4,000; India, $500; France and Tur-
key, $4,000 each; South America, $500 !;
Central America $4,000; Norway, Sweden and
Denmark, $4,000. The domestic fund is divid-
ed: to the population speaking English $685.
900; to the Germans, $4,000; to the Indians,
1O,35O; to the Scandinavians, $1O,50o; to the
Welsh, $3.50; to the French, S1,100.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

The Dutch are as famous for their bulls as the
Irish 81 be lost two cowsh," said Mynheer,
unit Won wash calf, unit two wash bull
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07
Staunton spettator,
BY j. A. & l.. WADDELL, Jr.
TEE !

~" Tie "SPECTATOR" IS Published once a areek
at Taco Dollars yea" if paid m adsaace. 7toO Dot
lars and ffty Cents if delayed beyond tie expiration Of
the yelp Nc subscription OW be discontinued 6at at
tie option Of e Editors until aN arrearages are PAID
ADVERTISE,NEN7S Of ten lines (or less,) inserted
three times for doar and t'ceRtyoe cents TOR eac
subsequent coatisualce Lerger nSereh
IN the same proportions.
A l6eral discount made to those ,oAO adoertiss 6y tie
gear NJ
Professional Cards not ercesiing segsn lines, aciH be
aqe.ts5 f,, oDA ,,eap for S5 OO6 months for S. co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07
At the Convent of Poor Clares (Brussel) the

At the Convent OF Poor Clares Brussels) the
nuns never lie down, but sleep upright. VI
went" says the author of "FlemisE Interiors"
sup q narrow, corkscrew, stone staircase, into
their cells, and saw their extraordinary beds;
they consist of hard and almost cylindrical
mattress, stuffed with straw, about three feet
long, at right angles to which is fixed an equally
hard and upright mattress of straw, (pa1ttaSSe,)
to support the back There isno pillow, neither
are there sheets, and only one small, thin blan-
ket A basin aud ever of water stood on the
ground, and the sleeping habit hung on 2 peg
behind the door, There was no other furniture.
A small window opened on the garden, and the
honeysuckle which enbowered it gave some
thing of cheerful aspect to the denuded little
dormitory. They rise at halfpast o'clock, are
allowed only five minutes to wash and dress, and
go down to chapel, where they pray and medi-
tate till haf-past g. when their first mass is said;
this is always at fixed hour, and is followed by
one and sometimes two more. After these, they
remain at chapel till half-past II. Their first
meal, which they call dinner, is at half-past y,
and consists entirely of herbs, vegetables, rice
eggs, &c. Butter, cheese, milk, and what they
call lait 6attu, milk and eggs beaten up) they
also eat, but not at lent seasons. Their second
and last meal is at Z and consists of dry bread
anu uOllcSIlC UeeI. lHo oloIols Wv WY 'iihS
for hemselves-washing, mending, sweeping,
securing, &c. The rule of the lay-sisters is
slightly less severe in every particular, but even
this is escetic enough to starte most secular per-
sons The sister who showed us the mysteries
of the house was a very pleasant, amiable look
ing woman, Of about tlirty-fve. She had pc
culiarly calm, holy expression of countenance,
and expressed herself perfectly satisfied in the
life of which she had made choice, now about
fifteen years since The discipline they observ-
ed, she said was good for the soul and body
too 1t seems they are removed from house to
house to prevent too great an attachment to one
locality. She and her lay-sister were sent a
short time ago on mission to England, and this
was another considerable grievance to her; but
she said she kept her trouble to herself, and ac-
cepted it as one of the acts of submission to the
will of her superior to which her rule bound her
The first night they arrived in London, when
they put up at the hotel, they were shown into
room where the beds were OF course, horizon
tai This was a difficulty which had not occur
red to them, and they made up their minds to
adopt the same position as the rest of the world
but no sooner had they tried it than they found
it impossible to sleep; accordingly they relin:
pushed the attempt and taking the mattress of
the bedstead placed it half upright against the
wall, and had reason to be perfectly satisfied
with their ingenious expedient.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

NJATCHES.-A few gross of Pollock's German
Nj Matches-a superior article for family use, for
sale. IL. j. GLENDl,
Stauuton July 16 1856. Per. c. 7. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

YTONEY SHUCK.-A SuPHRIoR Article of very
/ Il mild. Tobacco, just received and for sale by
ROBT. j. GLENDY,
Staunton Feb 90 1856 Per c. T. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

9 MOKING OBACCOs-8O bbls prime old
- Lynchburg Smoking Tobacco just received and tor
sale. RO. VI. &LENOA,
Staunton June Is, 1856. Per C. T. COCHRAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

CORN SHELLERS.-Ih have now in store sup
u ply Of Pennock's celebrated Double Shelters, be-
eved TO be the best in also Single Shelters for
sale low GEO. L. PRICE.
Staunton Nov 10 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

WIN. A. STERREIvr, MERCHANT TAI
wv L0R invites attention to his assortment of Fall
Goods which he has now on hand
Staunton Oct. II, 1885.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

TOR SALE.-FIRST RATE SODA FOUNTAIN
& with all the necessary apparatus; which will sell
low for cash. JAS. e. LAIRD.
S,ounton March Of 1885, Druggist Il Chemist.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

EOR SALE Good FAMILY CARRIAGE, al
L most new ON reasonable terms. Apply to the un'
dersigned at Mt. Sidney, Augusta county.
AnTil 16 1856 MCCUE Il PARKINS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

A NCHOR BOLTING CLOTHS, of superior
N quality, on hand and for sale by
B. & ]. S. CRAWFORD.
ctorpton Fob OF 1S56-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

TXQUISITE IA few 2Olb boxes of the erqrisite
T. brand of TOBACCO, to which wish TO call the
attention Of those In want of a PRIME ARTICLE.
r. j. GLENDY,
Staunton Oct 15 1856 Per G. L. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

Il PIPER K FUNKH0USER'S.
Staunton, April 90, 1885, near the National Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

BOOTS AND SHOES.-l0 Cases and Trunks,
ID embracing all the sorts in use; also 90 Sides
SOLE LEATHER, just to hand and for sale casaE:
WHITE & PATTON.
Staunton October l, 1885,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

DOBES.-A beautiful lot of Silk, Berage and Tissue
II, Robes, at PIPER Il FUNKH0US
Staunton, Apri 90 1856. near the National HOte
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

CALL SOON.-A few sets OF nice FU KS-cheap
~ for cash. r, oo
Deerheld Oct 90 1896.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

COFFEES.-6O bags prime Rio, Laguyra, Old Ja-
" va, and Maricabo Cofees, in prime order, by
j. BRANDEBURG CO.
Staunton Oct % 1886
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

SAhT.-2OO sacks Ashton and 200 sacks Marshall
~ SALT, direct from New York in store at low pri-
ces: j. BRANDEBURG co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-07

The following extract from Bob Ruly epistle
in the last Literary Messenger is specimen ot
the lively and amusing talent which the writer
possesses in the line which he has chosen to ex-
ercise his genius. We should like to hear again
and again from Bob:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-30
The spanish- Mexican Imbrogiio.

Madrid duly 81 corr sponoence OF London Times.
Inc hives entertained that Senior Lsfrsguss visa 10
hnoid might lead 10 amicabe adjustment OF the quar-
between Me,co ein are is 20 be feared Al 40
ena Ha Jnol Conference has been found impo'sVte 70
reoAcD NE frtnao7s # btu parties TIE point mmedi
a'y AZ issue % ttA OF oompcnsati n The sufferers by
we ouueges which are tie origin Of the dispute scnof
ioa insr on such CONVERSATION bong al once consented
70 senior laragua, deoying that this demand 10 jGsded
by ibe law Of nations the commo. pypcloles OF cscs
oernnee acctdss 10 " uutl the result OF be judicial IN
vestfnon o. present foiag on la bis couhiry shall shos
on vhom the bame really ress A neither party be
induced 70 Stir from bis position al rego,iaon In Madrid
must be considered As terminated s1d Il Ia probable III
Senor bfrsgus will lesve Spain without delay ard that
Lord Howden viii no longer postpone bis proposed depar
ure
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-30
TRADE OF CALCUTTA AS EFFECTED BY
THE AT1TINy

FROM the ian on nue- (ciiy tlcle), July is
The csnfile aivice. oul 0alct "a . I'eie
nj radon N the ~ budness siBce the psvoos
NAL Vim, no,vithstsnding the Of the mutny
trsnsacious In the va iodf ket stated 20 De
gong a. usual perisd = perfect psic ha1 pre-
peDded win p-,b ~ ,ns English regi.
rnep the inhabitants bsd bar 10 the greatest sp Jrehen
siep thai the Bsrrscpo-" oop~ vel a. he native 10
fsntry IN Fort WIN MIGHT -ie aod all the Euro1e,ns
had armed hem,elves Many bal csntn 'ed watch pg
shi after ME bt. and families bad taken
fuge 90 boa,d In tee rve, The pogua Ion Of
Cacutta however, unlike taoee OF the Interior toms
consbs for part, OF industrious persons, -hD
carry No weapons and II felt therefore, that there
wn lees dsoser Of spscts OF the 'srele such q.
had led 70 some OF the chief atrocities Of Nserut
and Delhi Daring the arrival ~ tue worst news
Dd The slightest symptoms OF dhturbAncs hal
occurred, ans before the departure OF the ma
troepe wee daily arriving from nsnra' Bombsv ADD
ksrgoon and al apprehension had subsded The ne -
OF the defeat Of the Insurgents oute nrlhi, where they
are stated 70 bs,t great dlso esnz anon coupled
With be FACT Of The Lucknow mutinosrs having windrawn
from Uvntors on dsovefng The prepa- made for
tDfm had greatly aided IN re.toring con 6depce
Mt however, that the lieut. napt overpot Of Asra n.i
issued prorlsmauon Offering 10 don 10 the NUT
bad been received Win much Indignation the ste) being
refsroed a. mos, inindicious Aahoush the sense Of
drfer bad ben di'psled At Cacuua va. likely 70 be
bons beiere business -o1lH revve n wA siu compi~,lv
n rand ond failure ,cs h,gnain0 IN N, Basar
g. cor Coo han been s,o 60 GO 600 and verr Ss son,
cation. nov oanns IN Hicds Ssn 1ai 10 ,yr.s.sss
of ns insgr>ction t usd,r crcvpsssao,, b. ,sr,
great espeS4ait hs gess had ~ Jss.sror, n
a7Gfo0 4 puvrre-i ,reasvrs ssdriy ne ehJL Of ,ga.h
ssas ottnts.d Delhi
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-30
THE CATHOLICS IN INDIA TO BE CON.
VERIFIED.


Seine months ago seved a litter from Catholic
~ p sssirg for Information certain points
trg toe Cs,bscx OF British ln1s and tneir relations with
che oomp.nys government Our correspondent s.ured
s that rteDton Of influential catholics home
% make var the ard o. Directors, the Board OF
G. ntr,l and her wsiesy Fverument 90 be ,s Of their
brethren IN India and he toll that could render
useful aid by suppll Ing liberal members Of Parliament
ord other Influential pafues IN the three kinKd with
Che fullest Information every hee, In which Indian
,.oc are Interested In the trs place, then. have,
a the psr Of the Catbo 81 tbs Dre~deucy, 70 thank
fnc rep.emen Who have literally undertaken 10
~ those who csnnot hello themselves and secondly, we
endeavor 70 place believe The pubic as ces ny sod a.
rn.,sry The Of the Catholics Of toe Msd'as
tfcfT ncy We viii leave 10 our esteemed lniempora.
gcs NJ Benga Rvald The BJnbsy Coo'ic Erdmtner,
dDe i@S, fC- which they much better 1ued. Of
representing e sae n Othoc Affairs In the nther pres
ebces, and v thereby be the better able 10 speak
., confidence when have only b deal With questions
within our own knowledge