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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

FATE OF THE APosTLEs.-St. Matthew, the
apostle and evangelist, is supposed to have suf-
fered martyrdom, or to have been slain with q
sword at city in Ethiopia. St. Mark was
dragged through the streets of Alexandria, in
Egypt, until he expired. St. Luke was hanged
upon an olive tree in Greece. St. John was put
into cauldron of boiling oil, and escaped death
he afterwards died natural death at Ephesus.
St. Peter was crucifed at Rome, his head down.
wards, at his own request, thinking himself un-
worthy to die in the same posture and manner
as his blessed Master. st. James the Great was
beheaded at Jerusalem. St. James the Less was
thrown from a pinnacle or tower wing of the
Temple, and then beaten to death with fuller's
club. St. Philip was hanged up against pillar
of Metropolis, city of Phrygia. St. Barthole-
new was fayed alive by command of barbar-
Gus king. St. Andrew was bound to cross,
whence he preached to the people until he ex-
pired. St. Thomas was run through the body
with lance at Ooromandal, in the East Indies.
St. Jude was shot to death with arrows. St.
Simon Zelotes was crucfied in Persia. St. Mat
thias was first stoned and then beheaded. St.
Barnabas of the Gentiles was stoned to death by
the Jews at Salonicai. St. Paul was beheaded
at Rome by the tyrant Nero.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02
POETRY

From the Epsning Post.
The Silent Cable.
The cable the cable!
When will it be able
To break this long silence of deathg
What if it be found
That the poor thing is drowned,
And cannot recover It's breath?
Or perhaps it keeps mum,
And pretends to be dumb
Just like the old crow in the fable:
1t takes gentle fattery,
And not 'sault and battery,
To make people communicable.
But, (the figure to change,)
1t need not seem strange
If this turn out poor speculation;
For the cable was frail
And quite likely to fail,
Or go into, at least, liquidation.
Indeed, it had failed
Before the ships sailed;
Twas completely "s1ound up" as we learn,
When it left the Green Isle,
Though it foatsd awhile,
It soon proved sinking concern.
And now we begin,
Though its "ships have got in,''
To see it is really "ashore."
Alas! for the cable!
It will never be able
To make both ends meet any more.
Well, it isn't much matter,
For if it could chatter
To believe it we ne'er had been able;
For since Ananias,
There's nothing been nigh US
That stretchss and lies like that cable.
Besides, is it right
Thus TO work out of sight
In fishing for strange information,
By mysterious plunges,
The way they get sponges9
'Tis species of deep -diuin-ation.
Yet, we honor the gents,
Who bore the expense;
They knew that their shares, when they got 'em
Represented no doubt,
What would soon be paid om,
And speedily go 10 the bottom.
Mr.. Field is hero,
And "dum spiro, sperO"
Will serve very we'll for his motto,
He has dropped q long line
Won't the wire make sign?
For if it don't answer-it ought to.
But hush here it comes,
And thus the word runs:
"Dear Jonathan--Will you excuse it9
This delay is oil wrong,
But my pen Is so long
Pm but just finding out how to Hughes it."
Nsu York, Septensbsr 10, 1858. G.. F. d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

PRAoTIoAL JoKING.-In certain fourishing
village down Eastward where fourishes lit
erary institution, gentleman took one Of a
family of infant puppies, and, gaining entrance
into neighbours house before the folks were
wide awake enough to know what he was about,
chucked the little creature among litter of kit
tens of like tender age Puss made no distinc-
ton between the stranger and her own offspring,
and he on his part took kindly and confidently
to his new nurse. Great was the astonishment
of the household when it was discovered (as
they supposed) that their cat was the dam of
puppy The news of so portentous birth
spread over town like wild6re. People came in
focks to see the sight The fortunate possessor
was offered FIVE dollars for the little monster,
but declared that lie would not part with it for
five hundred That the case might not fail OF
due authorization two physicians OF the first
responsibility were summoned to inspect and re,
port upon it. They jointly and severslly scruti-
nised the animal, and found that it was certainly
puppy, having all the characteristics of the
dog race, except the paaos. Those were pro-
nounced to resemble cats claws The perpetra,
tor of the joke couldn't hold in any longer
The cat was out of the bag in twinkling, and
if the doctors outlive the memory OF their essay
in comparative zoology they will be more lucky
than most victims of "Sell."-Ne@ Beaford
(Mass) Mercury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02
The Horse of Edmund Burke,

At the recent Horse Fair in Springfield, Mass.
Edward Everett, in the course of an address, re-
lated the following anecdote of the celebrated
Edmund Burke:
In the decline of Mr. Burke's life, when he
was living in retirement on bis farm at Beacons,
held, the rumor went up to London that he had
gone mad and the fact that was stated in sup
port Of this rumor was that he went round his
park kissing his cows and horses. A friend, q
man OF rank and influence, hearing this story,
and deeming it too important to be left uncor-
rected, fastened to Beaconsfeld, and sought an
interview with the view of ascertaining the truth
of the rumor. Entering into conversation with
him, Mr.. Burke read to him some chapters from
his Letters on the Regicide" His friend i'm
mediately saw that. though the earthly tene-
ment was verging back to its native dust, the
lamp of reason and genius shone with undimin-
ished lustre. He was accordingly more than
satisfied as to the object of his coming down,
and in private interview with Mrs. Burke told
her what he had come for, and received from
her this pathetic explanation: Mr.. Burke's only
child, a beloved son, had not long before died,
leaving behind him favorite horse, the CON-
panion of his excursions of business and pleasure,
when both were young and vigorous. This ia.
Burke, the father, into the park, with directions
to all hi, servants that he should in every res
pect be treated as a privileged favorte. Mr..
Burke bimself, of course, in bis morning walks,
would often stop to careSs the favorite animal.
On one occasion, as he was taking his morn
ing walk through the park, he perceived the
poor animal at distance, and noticed that he
was recognized by him. The horse drew nearer
and nearer to Mr.. Burke, stopped, eyed him
with the most pleading look of recognition,
which said, as plainly as words could have said :
81 have lost him, too :" and then the poor dumb
beast deliberately laid his head upon Mr.. Burke's
bosomI Struck by the sngularity of the occur
renee, and by the recollection of his son, whom
he had never ceased to mourn with grief that
would not be comforted, overwhelmed by the
tenderness of the animal, expressed in the mute
eloqaence of holy Natures universal language,
the llustrious statesman for moment lost his
self.possession, and, clasping his arms around
the neck of his sons favorite animal, lifted up
that voice which had caused the arches of West
minister Hall to echo the noblest strains that ev-
or sounded within them, and wept aloud Sir,
this was seen, this was heard by the passers by,
and the enemies of Burke, unappeased by bis
advancing years, by his fading health, by his
domestic sorrows, made it the ground of q
charge of insanity. Burke is gone; but, sir, SC
help me heaven, if were called upon to desig.
nate the event or the period in Burke's life that
would best sustain a charge of insanity, it would
not be wheD, in gush of the holiest and purest
feeling that ever stirred the human heart, be
wept aloud on the neck of dead sons fayorite
horse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

A FABLE.-A young man once picked up
sovereign lying in the road. Ever afterwards as
he walked along he kept his eyes fixed steadily
on the ground in the hopes of finding another
In the course of long life he did pick up at
different times good amount of gold and sill
YER. But all these years, he was looking for
them he saw not that heaven was bright above
him, and nature beautiful around. He never
once allowed his eyes to look up from the mud
and filth in which be sought the treasure; and
when he died rich old man, he only knew this
fair earth of ours as dirty road in which to
pick up money as you walk along.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

F.pp,o.r,oN OF DIAMONDS of the most
our;nns siohts in Paris is said to be afforded by
% visit ;J to The vast workshops Of NJ. Bourguignon
where the whole process of transforming few
Grains Grains Of T dirty. heavy looking sand into dia
eTond md Of the purest water, is daily going on,
With, nth the avowed purpose OF deceivng everybody
but IT, the buyer. The coloring matter for imita-
t;na t emeraids, rubes, and sapphires is entirely
Mineral. and has been brought to high perfec-
tion by NJ. Bourguignon. Many operators are
EMPLOYED, whose business it is to polish the col
ored stones and line the false pearls with fish
scales and wax the scales Of the roach and dace
are chiefly employed for this purpose. Iney
must be stripped from the fish while living, or o.,
the elistening hue, so much admired In the real
pearl. cannot be initiated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

don't care what man professes-"hoao does
he liue?" There is volume in the question.
Profession is nothing. Men should be measured
by their actions. Deeds are more eloquent than
words. 81 feel FIVE dollars for the man; how
much do you feel ?" was the practically express
ed sympathy of the kind-hearted Frenchman,
when neighbor was in trouble. That's the
test How much do we feel when we talk g.
Talking is easy. Words cost nothing, and fur.
nsh the warp and woof of some most glorious
friendships! Such friendships are like some
mems libraries, beautiful in gilt and to be ad-
mred, but not for use.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

ADVANTAGE OF A LONG Foor.-There was a
foot race by women in Iowa city, Sept. Goth, the
prize for which was silver cake basket. The
distance was one hundred yards, and there were
seven entries. Miss Handy and Mrs. Gross led
the field handsomely, and they ran SO even,
breast and breast, that when they came in the
judges were of opinion that it was desd heat:
Indeed, on measuring their tracks as imprinted
on the score, the heels OF both were found ex-
actly parallel, but Miss Handy's foot extending
by reason of its length, four inches in advance OF
Mrs. Gross, the prize was given in her favor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

ABOUT GRLs.-The best thing about girl is
cheerfuness. We don't care how ruddy her
cheeks may be, or how velvety her lips, if she
wears scowl, even her friends will consider her
Unlocking; while the young lady who illumin-
ates her countenance with smiles, will be re.
garded as handsome, though her complexion is
coarse enough to CRATE nutmegs on. AS per-
fume is to the rose, SO is good nature to the love.
". Girls, think of this.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

A scheme is said to be on foot to introduce
bees from Brazil into this country. The varie.
ty is the enchu, which is of the wasp family,
about the size of the house fly, with the head
black and the body yellow. 1t builds hive,
about three feet in circumference, for itself, on
the branches of trees, making it of a papery
material.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

COULDN'T HELP Ir.-Atter marriage cere-
mony had been performed in one of the churches
in Adrien, Michigan, the bride, when receiving
the congratulations of her friends shed tears, ac-
cording to the established ridiculous custom at
the sight of which the groom followed suit with
a copious flow of the briny fluid. After his
friends succeeded in calming him, he said he
couldn't help it. for he felt as bad about it as she
AL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

1t seems paradox, but it is nevertheless
fact. that the more deadly and destructive war
is made, the greater the economy of human life
the more certain the missile, the fewer the
number on the death roll. Gunpowder with
musketry and cannon destroyed the use Of de-
fensive armor-yet battles are now gained with
less loss of life than in the days of the long bow
cross bow, and the deadly hand.to.hand encoun-
for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

WALKING ON THE WATER.-At Amsterdam
there has been regatta of young men who walk
the water in shoes called podoschapes. A Herr
Ochsner has just accomplished the feat OF walk
ing up the Rhine from Rotterdam to Cologne,
where be arrived on Sunday, the 22d August,
having started from Rotterdam on the 10th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

The danger is ever with us that we refer our
actions, thoughts and feelings to the idollzed
standard of public opinion. We believe too
mncb in association and too little in ourselves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

IN OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL, and a4joSRin0
Ramersrs JaaceLry Store.To the lovers Of the Weed
and chewers of Tobacco, beg leave to announce that
have opened SEGAR AND TOBACCO ESTAB
LISHbfENT at the above mentioned stand whereat all
times may be found SEGARS of all the most admired
Brands, ofimported aud domestic manufacture, with
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco of the very best kind,
practical experience of many years in the above bus
mess, and thorough knowledge of the same, usti6es
me in saying, that can supply all demands and ad-
minister to the taste of the most inveterae tobacco
chewers and smokers. hope my many friends will
give me trial, and their kind support in my endeav
or establish myself here promising them strickland
faithful attention to business.
WILLIAM BARKMAN.
Stappton Nav % 1874
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

An Iowa paper estimates the quantity of Chi.
pese sugar cane grown in the western part of
that State this year, as sufficient to make mil
lion gallons of syrup.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

Agur said, Give me neither poverty nor rich
es' And this will ever be the prayer Of the
wise. Our income should be like our shoes-if
too small they will gall and pinch US but if too
large, they will cause US to stumble and to trip.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

ITO THE PUBLIC.-The subscriber respectful
i ly informs the public that he is now in the occu-
pancy of the House occupied by John B. Scherer and
that hereafter will be opened at his house RESTAU
RANT and that persons from the country, and other
places, can at all times be accommodated with PRO.
VISIONS, for themselves and Horses, &c.
Mr. j. B. Scherer will give his personal attention to
customers WIN. .WHOLEY.
Staunton, Ap. 2S, 5S.
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The Mobile Republican says it feels warranted
in saving that Mr.. Crittenden, the leader of the
American party, has expressed himself as ex-
ceedingly desirous for Douglas success in Illinois.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

he loves you better who strives to make you
good, than he who strives to please you.
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POWELL HARRISON.

! EY All LA w,
- STAUNT0N, VIRGINIA,
WTILL practice IN the Courts of Augusta and High
wv land.
~ He may be found at his Office, adjoining the
SheriRs Office.
Dec Y 1887
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II M HANGER

ATTORNEY AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA,
M ILL practice in all the Courts held in Staunton,
w and in the Circuit Courts Of Albemarle and
Rockingham. Office in the brick-row, in the rear OF
the Courthouse.
Staunton Dec 80 1857.
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DIR. PA[d,L,,!TR2, o,E + I, !, !, IT2, "a, ! + QLINE,

ID ESPECTFULLY tenders his professional services
III to the public. When not professionally engaged,
he may be found at his Office, adjoining the residence
of p. Schmueker.
Fishersyile March g 1858
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

A CARD.-DR. TH0S. II. KINNEY having To-
IN Gated In Saunton offersh professional services
to the citizens of the town aud country. When not
professionally engaged he may be found during the
day at his Drug Store and at night at the residence
of his father, Mr.. Jefferson Kinney.
Nov 4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-02

FRESH AND PURE SPICES.-For sale by
DR.. YOUNG.
Long Pepper Cinnamon, White Ginger,
Black Pepper Cloves White Mustard,
White Pepper, Alspice, Black Mustard,
Ground Pepper, Nutmegs, Celery Seed,
Turmeric, Mace.
Staunton, Sept. IL, 1883.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-02-04

In the Senate Feb. Sd, the vote rejecting the bill
in lieu Of Mr.. DAVIS bill to increase the capital
stock of the State Bank was reeOnsidered, and
passed over informally Mr. DAVIS stating he would
introduce bill in lieu which he thought would
meet the approval Of the Senate.
The bill to reOrgsnize the Chanoery Divisions Of
the State, making three additional ChancellOrs,
passed the third reading
Mr.. HEIsKELLs bill to prevent the sale of spiritu
Gus liquors to slaves and free persons Of color was
rejected.
In the House Of Representatives., Mr.. ESTES prOpo-
SitiOn to change the Constitution to make the
Secretary and Treasurer of State, and the Clerks
and Masters in Chanoery elective by the people was
passed the third reading yeas Al, nays g.
Blr. PoLK's motion to reconsider the vote Of jan
usry til, rejecting Mr. CoPELAND's proposition 10
change the Constitutional provisions in regard to
the formation Of new counties, was taken up and
rejected.
The senate's charter of the Mississippi Railway
Company bill assuming that a railway will con
meet itself with the contemplated levee improve
msnt from Memphis to the Kentucky line-was
ooncurred in.
Mr.. BULLoCK's bill to abolish, &c, and establish
District Cbancery Courts was considered on the
second reading, whereuPOn Mr.. B delivered a
speech; and then the bill vas passed the second
reading.
Mr.. sHREwsBURT's bill to repeal the usury laws
Mr.. BICKEELL's bill to amesd the book debt law
and Mr. DoBsOSs bill to authorize sherif to collect
the reveuus-wsre seversIly considered, sud in
definitely postponed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-02-04
From tEs Rome (Ga.) Courier and Statesman, Jan %
TREMENDOUS CONFEDERATION IN ROME.

TREMENDOUS CONFLAGRATION IN ROME
As half past two o'clock this afternoon a fire broke
out in the buil ding occupied by Bowman, as Rela
Grocery Il was a wooden building and the fam, S
apresd rapidly Hundreds Of our citizens we're soon
on the spot and fought the devouring elements like
rnen-but we had no IRE engine organized
Coupauy-not even a Hook and Ladder Company.
which in this instance would have been OF eminent
service To reslaried in the middle ofthe square,
and it 8 read b ways, until it consumed the en-
tire square, mel ding Nort0us store, and the TX
change Bullulng on the extremes.
We do not know who was insured A large por-
den Of the goods in the stores burnt were saved,
tholgh in a damaged condition.
The following were The buildings burnt: X. $
Eortou's store and back stOrehOuse-mOst Of the
goods saved in damaged condition. LumPkin s
Myers family Grocery; TURNKEY * Bakers Drug
Store: A. P. NeeId's Tailor Shop; UndarFoods
Grocery; the building occupied by Bowman, where
the fire broke out; the Office occupied by Drs. Woo
ten & Gregory; H. 4. Smiths Book Store-nO in
purauce; n j. Om5ergs Merchant Tailor Shop
Jonas Clothing store; Sanders Bro. 8 Dry
g PODS and Grocery Store Morris k0hn's Dry Goods
and Clothing Store, with d. s. Printup's and H. A.
Grrtreli's Law Offices above; the building occupied
bv UnderV GOD & Smith a Law OflCe-Dr. Under
wood and Fred. COOper-Law Office, and the EN-
change Building, containing the Post Office, (mOst
of the import ant papers we're saved;) Burnetts Gro
Gerry Store Hughs Dry Goods Store, and the 'S0Utt-
en- 4 AdDsr5iSer" Office.
The ERE was stopped ST the Exchange Building by
die extreme e1erIons and daring, earnest efforts o.
our Citizsus
The fire is still burning at half past five, but no
farther suread is buildings on
The onposits side Of The street caught but put
out Most Of the goods we're removed 10 the street
The Choi:e Hotel narrowly escaped
The loss may be estimsted from seYeniy-hYe 70
one hundred thousand dollars.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-02-04

f vrue, an &c gf the O. neal assembly Of me STATE
- ut Ieuues-es The underlined q sell o. pubic suc
the court dolss gatr ia the J0su OF N--hyis On
e sutl DAY = FsDIuarJ, 1873 credit one tyo, AID
lIr5u ysars, about
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-02-04

~ Notwithstanding the very disagreeable
weather, there WAS very good audience at the
Gaieiy last night to witness the imPersOnatiOn Of
Irish character by the Florences, in Ireland as il Is
and MTssbisrouI ANNE. In these pieces as in those
Of Tuesday night, Mr. and Mrs. FLORENCE e1hib
tied remarkable talent for this species Of comedy
and won the enthusiastic ap plause Of their auditors
Tonight these popular artistes appear in three
orraIlent pieces