davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01
Staanton gpettator,
--.---->-~--- -lNlN-~-N-"~7-11'7@ = = y =
JOS. A. wADDELL,
L. WADDELL, Jr;, Prophet
RICHARD MAUZY,
TERMS


~ The "SPECTATOR'' IS published once areek
at THO Dollars and fifty Cents gear echieh may Be
discharged By the payment Of 7ipo Dollars at any time
qcihin the gear No subscription acin be discontinued
out at the option Of the Editors, ena all arreardges are
paid.
ADYER ERTZSENENTS of ten lines Tor lesS,) inserted
three times for one dollar and tsceatyce cents for saed
subsequent Continuance Larger inserted
iM the same proportion. :,
liberal discount made to those aOhO aaeertse By the
gear. IN,
Professional Cards. not erceediag secen lines aclE be
inserted for one year for IS OO6 months for SS 90
One square (teahaeS) i ysar; ;........'.'ss w w
..............6 6 months. .............oV W
(" .......S e" ...............30O 0O
Tico squares s......1 L gear dr................l2O II 10
:" .............6 6 months. ..........-..oo w
.............S ............'',oo - 00 00
Three squares. gear w VV
q ............6 s. months hS.............IO 90
" ............3 ................I = W
One third column. ......1 gear W
'' 6 months. .............12O 90
........3 ..........S W
one coiU1aR ............1 gear. ...........o % W
Z" ..............6 6 months. .......... .5O W
AU adgertisin1 for less time hGe three months, ac~
be charged for at he Usual ratesS1 90 per square Jor
the first three Insertions, and Centyoe cents for each
subsequent issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

COTTON YARNS.-5OO lbs Cotton Yarns, from
Y No. TO l6, for sale by
Anil
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

WIN. A. STERRETT, MERCHANT TAI
wv LOR invites attention to his assortment OF Fall
Goods, which he has now on hand.
StauntOn Oct. II. 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

A NCHOR BOLTING CLOTHS, of superior
N quality, on hand and for sale by onn
B. & j. S. CRAWFORD.
S4o,otor Eah 1876
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

VTESTINGS.-We especially invite gentlemen to
v examine our stock of Fancy Silk. Satin, Silk Vel
vet and Marseilles Yestings before purchasing else
where. j. BRANDEBURG u W.
Stannton Anril 90 '5T
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

"ATS--HATS. Hats of all styles qualities and
III sizes, in Cashmere, Beaver, Cashmerette ana
Straw sold cheap at j: fVIlI rs
StauntOn April Is, 1857. Ciothing house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

JOHN. NJ. RoYALL, q. +. SNoDGRAss,
of Richmond. OF Botetourt
DOYALL Il SNODGRASS, COMMISSION
h MERCHANTS, Richmond, Va.
Richmond, Feb 2S 1S57-ly.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. received and for sale low,
II so Barrels of No. Clipped Herring well as
other fish, STAPLES, MARTIN q Co.
Staunton, April 90. 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

TINE TEAS.-A full assortment of the finest
II Green and Black Teas that has ever been brought
10 this market. STAPLES, MARTIN u co.
Staunton April %, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01
II. M. HANGER.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA,
WILL practice in all the Courts held in Staunton,
w din the Circuit Courts of Albemarle and
Rockingham. Office in the brickrow, in the rear OF
of the Courthouse.
Nov 10 lS56-lyr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

A LEXANDRIA DRUG STOR Ed
IN HENRY COOK 4 CO., No. SO sarepta w
Hall, King ST., have just received large as "A
sorment of the choicest varieties of Garden Seed,
which they are prepared to sell wholesale or retai
low prices Orders by mail promptly attended to. at
Alexandria, Feb. 2S 1S57.-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

CLASS. GLASS.-A large lot of Window Glass
VI various sizes, for sale by
LAIRD 4 LINK, Druggists Chemists;
Feb. IL. 1857. Otauhtou, 20.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01
10 0TTU ERN NANITFACTURES., 80

GO OUTH Il X N MANUFACTURERS
y FITZPATRICK u EURNS, FAIRv1Ew Cor
TON WORKS. near the Canal Basin Alexandria, Va,
manufacturers of -patentspring hair cotton,
husk and moss; Cotton Yarn, tYarn,) Cotton Twine,
and Cotton Bats Warranted of the best quality, and
sold at Northern prices.
Alexandria, Ap 30, 1s57.-Sm(tJy22)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

ROCERY AND CONFECTIONERY
U STOREl-WM Z. MOUNT is now in receipt
of a Lrqe and aueH selected Stock Of GROCERIES,
CONFECTTONERLES, FRUITS, dc, to which he
respectfully invites the attention of the public feeling
assured he offer INDUCEMENTS topurchase of
him. if they will call and examine his Stock.
Stounton April 1887
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

FURNISHING GOODS.-A large assortment
Il of Furnishing Goods, of the best materials al
ways on hand and sold low at j. POLLlIAS
StauntOn April is, 1857. Clothing HOUSE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-07-01

CTONE WARE tnll assortment 1N Gi S0 Sr0ne
- Ware for sale by STAPLES, MARTIN W.
Staunten, April 29, 1857.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
G02g2GUI5GAG8Do
For the Register.

+ vi lHC ieeSiSteI'
GETTYSBURG, Adams County, Pa. }
Pennsylvania College, July 80, 1857.
DEAR UNCLE AND AUNT, near Shepherdstown
While we pass this vale Of tears,
Well make our joys and sorrows known ;
We'll share each others hopes and fears,
And count brothers. cares our own"
With an emotion Of sympathy read
your last letter in which you communica-
ted the death OF one who was dear TO me,
and whom esteemed highly. The sad
report of the translation of j. HAMME
KEPLINGER from time into eternity impels
me to make few remarks in reference 10
the deceased.
J. Hamme Keplinger was yet youth,
and not yet, according TO the judgment Of
man, mature for The coffin. He was ta-
ken suddenly and Unexpectedly in The
flower of his years, and in the expectation
of future usefulness both 10 himself and
to the world. This teaches US that God
in his infinite wisdom does not prefer The
death of the old and feeble, nor that OF
the sinner, but that he rather chooses
those who live in obedience 10 his law, in
order to transfer them from this transitory
world of trials and affections to place
where pleasure in perfection is. II ii
would be permitted TO us TO behold them
there, our souls, enraptured with wonder
and aslonishment, would naturally in
quire WHO are they 2" And sudden
voice would say
oThese are the saints, belov'd of Cod
Washd are their robes in Jesus blood"
The brightness of their glory would
urge us 10 eXclsim
"Brighter than angels, 10 they shine
Their glories great, and all diyine"
Both cases have recently been display
ed in ihe dispensa,ion of Divine Provi-
dence. In preference to the hoary head
ed old man, God has taken a youth, who
was an example Of early piety and moral
conduct, and one worthy TO be initiated
both by young and old. In estimation
above feeble and sinful being, He has
visited our College and removed one out
of our midst who was one of the strong.
est in body and most Jealous laborer for
the Gurtherance and advancement of chris
tianity !hs, our fraternity could exhbet.
In searching all animated creation round
we can find no being that can say, when
death calls "come," "no will not go )"
but
Death calls our friends our peighbors hence
And none resist the fatal DART
There is sufficien, evidence to believe
that the deceased youth has gone TO the
blissfuI regions where the crown of right
eousness is obtained, and just men sre
made perfect. He has gone
"To the blessed abode where he is near and
like his God"
]. Hamme Keplinger, as understand,
had shortly before his summons given his
vow 10 be follower of the Lamb, and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
skeleton Of a Fashionable Sermon.

The following, from the Knickerbock-
er, is a well-meriled burlesque on the
slyIe of diecourses TOO common IN these
days from dandyjack graduates, anxious
TO show off their slight smatierlng OF SUI
perfical learning, without knowing how
10 properly apply it: 49,,
Terf.-"And he killed a fatted calf"
H.troduetion.-Not necessary 10 say
much about the Prodigal Son, for nearly
every wealthy family has specimen OF
It's own, and needs no enlightenment on
The subject. Divide the subject into Eve
heads
lst.-Speak of the calf, and inform
your hearers how a calf should be fa,,ed.
Give bin all the milk Of two cows, ex-
cept tin cup full now and then Tor the
baby. Here you can make some learned
remark about the milky-way, the belt OF
Jupiter, and Lord Ross's telescope.
2d.-He killed the fatted calf, but not
only the Scriptures, but Josephs and the
Fathers are profoundly silent on the ques-
ton hooC he killed il. AS this was more
than thousand years before the invention
of gunpowder firearms, the presumption
is thai the old man didn't shoot the cri'ser,
but pitched into him with club-ior
clubs are very ancient Institutions.
sd.-ExPlain why the old gentleman
instead of a cay, didn't kill shofe---
make one.horse barbecue and have
real time of H.
Inform your hearers what the
word calf means when used in Hebrew
Greek, Latin, Choclaw or Lockjaw.
5tH.--Dwell patheiically upon the mel
snchoIy degeneracy Of the present age'
evinced by the fact that fathers, nova
days, instead OF treating runaway son 10
s.Ia,ted calf" are pretty apt TO treat him
to "has,y plate of soup" made from
the hide of lhe calf's maternal progenltor.
Conclusion.--Throw in little geolo-
gy; talk learnedly about "grdpe'cake
and "transition cOngIomeratt." Wind
up the discourse with most eloquent, al
lecting appeal TO the consciences of your
hearers on the Durham breed Of cattle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST 15 1857

10 see them in the world that is to come.
"Oh what words can paint the fears, when
from our friends we sever,
Perhaps to part for months-tor years-Per-
haps to part forever"
can yet place before my eyes the i'm
age of the deceased youth, his very coun-
tenance and his very words. remem-
Der well the time when we used 10 meet
on the road from school, and the kindness
which he was always showing toward
me. All this remains Indelibly on my
mind. For
"Kindness by sec ret sympathy is tied,
And noble souls in nature are allied"
Your obedlent nephew,
Fl. |. II. L.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
HOWARD ASSOCIATION !
PHILADELPHIA.
Imp Ortant Announcement.

no all persons afflicted with Sexual Diseases,
l. such as SPERMATORRHEA, SEMI
MAJ, WEAKNESS, IMPOTENCE, GONOR-
RHGA, GLEET, SYPHILIS, tho Vice of
ONANlSM, or SELF-ABUSE &c, &c.
The HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view
Of the awful destruction Of human life. caused
by Sexual diseases, and the deceptons prac-
tised upon the unfortunate victims of such
diseases by Qnacks, have directed their Con-
suting Surgeon, as a CHARITABLE ACT
worthy of their name, TO give MEDICAL AID.
VICE GRATIS, to all persons thus afflicted,
who apply by letter, with description Of their
condition, Gage, occupation, habits of life, &c, }
and in cases of extreme poverty and suffering,
to FURNISH MEDICINES FREE OF
CHARGE.
The Howard Association is a benevolent IN
stItution, established by special endowment, for
The relief of the sick and distressed, afflicted
with ''Viruent and Epidemic Diseases 1t has
now surplus of means, which the Directors
have voted to eXpend in advertising the above
notice. 1t is needless to add that the Associa-
ton commands the highest Medical skill Of the
age, and will furnish the most approved modern
treatment
Just Published, by the Association, Report
on SpermatorrhHa, or Seminal Weakness, the
vice of Onanism, Masurbation or Self-Abuse,
and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs, by the
Consulting Surgeon, which will be sent by
mail, Gin a sealed enveIope,) FREE OF
CHARGE, on the receipt of two STAMPS
for postage.
Address, DR.. GEO. r. CALHOUN, Con-
suIting Surgeon, Howard Association, No.
South NINTH Street, Philadelphia, Pa. BY
order of the Directors.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary.
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President
June 6, 1857. 29-ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
BELL HANGING.

VQHE undersigned has large supply oi
( Bells and Fixtures, of the most aPPro-
we'd styles, which he will hang at The
shortest notice, and guarantee all work
done. Also, some frsl-raie Silver Door
Plates, Door Springs, Window Loeks'
&c. L. NOhAND.
Charlestown, December 27, 1856. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
G303G8 9O8sgg::25: 8 z & .
BE KIND.
BY c. PILLlsON.

Scorn not the man that asks for bread,
Nor drive him from your door,
But think that fortune yet may frown,
Aad you, yourself, be poor.
With friendship treat the poor mans
child,
And check the falling tear !;
His soul will echo back the voice
Of kindness 10 your ear.
Seek every place where sorrow dwells,
In cot, or festive ball,
And with kind and generous smile
Promote the joy of all.
Let not the power of wealth destroy
The sympalhising mind,
Nor Natures noblest voice be hushed,
Which says to alI-BE KIND !
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.

This Company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by fire on the 10th day
or March, 1884, since which time over thirty
five hundred persons have insured and become
members of the Company. Having trebled our
business during the past year, we feel CRATE
full for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far, and for its fattering
prospects Of future usefulness. The Directors
hope ana believe that by prudence, caution and
a rigid system of economy, that will establish
Tor this Company reputation for cheapness
aud safety, not surpassed by any Company in
the United States.
All differences in settlement Of losses may
be determined by three dsinterested Arbitra-
tors OF the County where such loss happened,
to be mutually chosen by the insured and the
Company. Losses promptly adjusted and
paid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
SOUTHERN PROTECTION
IN 5 JR AJGG co MPA ny
L5~ Capital orer 100000 and constantly in
creaSing. 81;
ALEXA XANDRIA, VA.

iIiih CHATTER oi TINS Company offers more IA
[ yorahle advantages to the farmer and 9TH
ers than any other Company chartered in the
state, by iusuring with or without a premium
note II tue applicant prefer, he can pay the
full amount of the premium in cash or by ef-
1ectlng cash insurance for two years, the ln-
sured saves one-eighth Of the amount he would
otherwise have to pay; or by becoming a mem
ber and giving small premium note, THE IN
sURED SAVES NEARLY ONE HALF OF THE AMOUNT
CHARGED BY SToCK COMPANIES, when insuring
from year to year. This is the advantage re-
snliing from the combination Of the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15

Two young lrishmen happened TO get
into an aGray, in which one Of them as
knocked down. His comfade ran up 10
him, and cried out,
POUNDS, Dennis, an If you be dead,
cans you sp0ke ?"
I'm not dead, but spaeheless, said
the other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
why People do not 60 10 Meeting more
Frequently.

The Holyoke Mirror considers this
subject, and arrives at the following con-
clusion. There is much truth in the Mir
ror's remarks, and some oveIwise people
who think they can see further through
milestone than others would do well TO
give heed TO them:
"The most casual observer can not fail
to see,as he enters any OF our churches, THAT
il is not the poor that assemble there, but
these known in New England as the
"well 10 do" class. The great body Of
the community, the bone and sinew OF
the town, tie women who spin the cot
ton, and the men who strike the iron, are
no! there. We hold that there are rea-
sons for their absence which can be re-
moved. We go TO church "dressed up
too much. We rake and scrspe all we
can together TO 60 TO the tip of fashion, as
though we were bound for tie opera or
ball room, instead of the house Of God.
In our minds, the idea Of "going 10 meet
ing is insensible with "wearing Of our
best duds." The man who earns but
one dollar or one dollar and fifty cents
day, is as proud as he who receives five
dollars for The same time, and consequent
ly stays al home rather than 90 to meet
ing not dressed up like the rest OF them.
We sometimes hear The remark that
those who go 10 church are not 10 blame
On account Of those who stay away from
it. We do not believe this TO be true.
On the contrary, as we have already
shown, they are just the ones often times
most 10 blame.
Again, we do not like the present sys-
tenn OF pew-reniing, because il operates in
The same way upon those who are feeble
and unable, and are yet as proud as any
body else. The rich can pile up large
6Onus, and thus secure the most desira-
BILE seats. Other people consider the
back and side seats as inferior ones and
places Of degradation, and will not occu-
py them unless their love of worship over
comes their scrUples. Let us have bews
OF the same value, and then dfswIhem by
lott is good Bible meihod--lhen
one in The church will not represent The
aristocrscy, and another the opposite"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15

SOme Of the citizens Of Abingdon, Va.
are about forming company Tor the pur-
pose Of working coal vein recently dis
covered in Washington county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
DIRECTORS:
OFFICERS {:

II. w. THOMAS, President.
T. b. ROBERTSON, Vice President.
W. ID. MASSEY, Treasurer.
w. u. HARPER, Secretary.
JAMES T. CLOSE, ,.4ctuGy and General Agent.
81 Applications for Insurance can be made
to our Agent at Shepherdstown, Va, who will
also promptly give any further information de-
sired. EDWIN q. LEE, .4gent.
June l3, 1857. 3O-6m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
LIN ES.
BY C NJ. C.

Yes, she is dead. Deaths cold white
wings
Are folded round her brow;
And she is sleeping where no care
May e'er disturb her now.
l did not think when last gazed
On her familiar face
So soon 'twould wear the shadow pale,
OF that dark, silent place.
Where all who cast ife's garb aside,
Lay down and are at rest;
| did not think so soon the sod
Would lie upon her breast.
But thus il is her soul has fled
Far from eallh's changeful shore;
God grant it sweetly resteth now
Where hearts are sad no more.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15

Four USEFUL MAxIMs Never regret
what is irreirevably lost.
Never expose your disdppoinimenis TO
the world.
Never complain Of being ill-used
Always speak well Of our friends. bu,
Of your enemies speak neither good nor
evil.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15

Cold gives ready passportto any gate
exceP, TO Heavens.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15
FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES.

~~~-SA D@SS S~1 @'9A@~@ S~@ A4h~
IiHE undersigned has just received a
4 supply of Fresh Drugs and Medicines,
among which are Calomel, Corrosive
Sublimate, Blue Mass, Sub-nitrate Of
Bismuth, Benzoic and Citric Acid, Sui
phale, Citrate and Carbonate Of Potash,
Wood Napthra, Ch'oro(orm, <~Ea
Fowler's Solution of Arsen- ALESl33M
'S, "ho1 o9'om, 9r.n,. r19n'9, R; G,rbon.': ca%. @
of Soda, Iodide Of iron, Surphate Of Gin
chona, Glycirin, Aqua Amonia, Castor
Oil, Olive Oil, Hoffman's Anodyne, Sui
phuric Ether, Extract of bark, Citrate Of
Iron, extract Of Gentian, extract of AGO.
mite, extrac: Anthemid, extract Cannats
Ihdicus, extract Jalap, extract Colocinth,
&C., also Brandy, Whiskey, &C., for me-
dicinal purposes only.
June 27 +. &. WILLIAMS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-15

nRESS GOODS AT COST.---W
IL have lot of Dress Goods and light
CaIicoes which we are selling al Cost.
Also lot of Glass Jelly Jars for sale.
July Is Cameron d otd'ey'
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-04-23

BLAeENAnNG-Some days ago. the \. Y.
Herald made applications % The SeeTetaTy Of the
Navy, Nr. TOueev, to allow ronm for two Of its
reporters on board the ship Eh;eh Vas to be
sent ont 20 assist IN laying the international tel
egraphie cable Taia, Slr. Toooey, for god
reasons, Refused, not wishing 70 show sny fAyor
70 any PAPER, or IN any way to ernbaIrass the
expedition vith such functiOnaTisso on board.-
Ever since his refusal, Bennett has been busyat
WORK defaminz the good name Of the Secretary,
and as on Al other occasions. Whers he cannot &C.
compdsh his purpose4earrying on sort Of black
mail wAs. But it seems that neither Bennett or
his articles are in good demand, judging from
an iselr. which we notice IN the reports Of the
n Y Publishers Trade Sales He Is decidedly
sinking below par:
At the Publishers Trade Sale, the other dag.
the -RsmOiyso 81 JaEals Gordon Bennet;, aud
HI, T.,a<s," vol. l9 mo, 4is pages, price SI,-
25, sold At 1SI cents, and lev bidders