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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

Josh was brought before country squire for
stealing hog and three witnesses being exam.
ined swore that they saw him steal it. A wag
having volunteered as counsel for Josh, knowing
the scope of the squire's brain, arose and adj
dressed him as follows: MAY it please your
honor, can establish this mans honesty be-
yond the shadow of doubt; for have twelve
witnesses ready to swear that they did not see
him steal it." The squire rested lis head for q
few moments upon his hand, as if in deep
thought, and then with great dignity arose, and,
brushing back his hair, said: 'lf there are
twelve who did not see him steal it, and only
three that did, discharge the prisoner. he is
innocent! Twelve to three! Clear the room !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

CURloUs AMUsEMExT.-The Thracians, as Sc
luecus in Antheneus informs US, had custom of
playing at hanging, for the diversion of their
guests, which was done in this manner "A large
stone was placed in the middle of the room, over
which arope hung perpendicular from the beam
above. Several OF them cast losts who should
hang. The man on whom the lot fell mounted
the stone with large bill-hook in bis hand
When lie had properly fastened the rope about
his neck, one of the company went forward,
pushed the stone from under his feet, and fsft
him hanging. II, in this situation, he was dex-
ferrous enough to cut the rope, all was well;
hanged and dead, to the great entertainment OF
the spectators
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

TIMELY ADvroE.-Man begins to die at the
extremities. Keep the feet dry and warm put
on two pair Of thick woolen stockings; 60 for
stout pair of winter boots and shoes; shoes are
better for ordinary, everyday use, as they allow
the ready escape of the odors, while they
strengthen the ankles by accustoming them to
depend on themselves. Besides, shoe COM
presses less, and hence admits of more vigorous
circulation of the blood. But wear boots when
you ride or travel. Give direction to have no
cork or India rubber about the shoe, but to place
between the layers of the soles, out to ont, q
piece of stout hemp or tow linen which has been
dipped into melted pitch. This is absolutely i'm
pervious to water-does not absorb particle
which we know the cork does, and after awhile
becomes ''soggy" and damp for weeks. When
you put them on for the frat time, they will feel
as easy as an old shoe and you may stand on
damp places for hours with impunity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

OLD SAWS WITH MODERN READINas.-Don't
count your chickens before they are Matched; :
Enumerate not your adolescent pullets ere they
cease to be uniform.
Sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
The culinary adornments which suffice for the
female of the race Anser, may be relished also
with the masculine adult of the same species.
Let well.enuugh alone Suffer healthy
sufficiency to remain in solitude.
Put beggar on horseback, and he will ride
to the devil Establish mendicant upon the
uppermost section of charger, and he Will
transport himself to Apollyon.
The least said, the soonest mended.' The
minimum Of an offensive remark is cobbled with
the greatest promptitude;;
nTis an i'll wind that blows nobody good
That gale is truly diseased which puffeth bene'
faction to nonentiry.
Lacking two ways for Sunday scrutinizine
in duple directions for the Christian Sabbath.
"A stitch in time saves nine The first i'm
preston OF needle upon rent obviateth nine
fold introduction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

A gentleman of nervous temperament once
called on DR.. Dwight, President of Yale College.
One of the doctors boys was rather bosterous,
and pestered the nervous gentleman somewhat,
whereupon he said to him, my boy, if you will
keep still while am talking to your father, I
will give you q dollar" Instantly the boy
hushed down, gentle as a sleeping lamb. At the
close Of the gentleman's remarks, he attempted
to leave without giving the boy the dollar but
dollar into the mans hands, saying, "You prom
ised my boy dollar for good behavior. Give
him that, as you promised. If, sir, we lie, our
children will he liars"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

During the personal canvass of Mr.. Garnett
among the electors of Stafford, England, he and
his friends calling at huckster's shop, found
only boy, who, having learnt their business,
went to the foot of the stairs, "Mother, here's q
mon as wants yor vote for him t'be Parlia.
ment man."-"Well," shouted the mother, "tell
him thy feyther's not in, but it he'll chalk his
name on th' counter, we'll inquire into his char
acter !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28
POETRY.
The Washington Monument.

The washington MOhuneuts
By GEORGE p. MORRIS.
A monument TO Washington
A tablet craven with his name
Green be the mound it stands upon,
And everlasting as his fame!
His glory fills the land-the plain,
The moor, the mountain and the mart!-
More firm than column, urn or fame,
His monument-the human heart.
The Christian-p patriot hero-sage
The chief from Heaven in mercy sent;
His deeds are written on the age
His country is his monument.
"The sword of Gideon and the Lord
Was mighty in his mighty hand
The God who guided he adoIed,
And with his blessing freed the land.
The first in war-the first in peace
The first in hearts that freemen own;
Unparalleled ill time shall cease
de lives-immortal and alone.
Yet let the rock-hewn tower arise,
High to the pathway of the sun,
And speak to the approving skies
Our gratitude TO Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

There is one small fact in domestic economy
which is not generally known, but which is USE
ful as saving time, trouble and temper. If the
candle be blown out holding it above You, the
wick will not shoulder down, and may therefore
be easily lighted again but if blown upon down.
ward, the contrary is the case.-.Scienti1ac Arti.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

DIVINE LovE.-On one occasion the Rev.
Rowland Hill was endeavoring to convey to his
hearers by variety of illustrations, some idea
of his conceptions of the divine love; but sud-
denly casting his eyes toward heaven, he ex-
am unable to reach the lofty
theme yet do | not think that the smallest
fish that swims in the boundless ocean ever COM
plains of the immeasurable vastness Of the deep.
So it is with me; can plunge, with my puny
capacity, into subject the immensity of which
l shall never be able fully to comprehend'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

A lady asked gentleman the time Of ~
He said he kept no watch and that in the morn
ing Chanticeer was his tmepiece.
II did not know" rejoined the lady, still now
that the fowl was so accurate croWnometer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

The wealth of the two great centres of Boston
and New York amounts to eight hundred mil.
lions of dolars-New York having $525,000,.
600. Boston S275, 100000 or a little more than
oue.half that of New York. The property OF
Boston is one hundred millions more than that
Of the city of Philadelphia, and nearly twice
that of Baltimore. 1t is said that Boston has
more property, per capita, than any other city
in the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

A professional beggar boy, some ten years of
age, ignorant Of the art of reading, bought
card to put on his breast, and appeared in the
public streets as poor widow, with eight small
children
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

What is that which, supposing its greatest
breadth to be four inches, length nine inches,
and depth three inches, contains solid foots-
a shoe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

How can five persons divide five eggs SO that
each man shall receive one, and still one remain
in the dishl One takes the dish with the egg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

Why are ladies the biggest thieves IN exis'
tencel Ans.-Becollse they steel the petticoats
bone the stays, and crib the babies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

Father want you to buy Inc gun.' A gun,
Willie! What are you going to do with gun i
'Oh, | am going to fight Tommy Day; he says
Susy Lake loves him better than she does me-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

A paper out West has for It's motto, uS'a, S -
will to all men who pay promPtly. De'o'eu W "
news, fun, and making money"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

There are some men whose oPPosition can oe
reckoned upon against everything that mas mol
emanated from themselves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

Although one swallow will not make sum-
mer, still, one pin malicously inserted in chair
will make one spring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

There is scarcely a man who does not inveign
against the scandal OF women, but they all OF
them listen to it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28
Staunton Spettator.
JOS. A. WADDELL,)
+ ki6n HA2PET5, nHS XIV ~ Proprie'0r''
TERMS.

~ The "SPECT,A TOR'' as published once q sOesk
ut Tero DotLprs and fifty Cents year. ackich may be
discharged By Ms gG"Set Of 4l0o D9ars at any tms
Bat at The option ofts Editors until alarearages are
paid.
ADTERTLSEKENTSo of ten lines (or less,) inserted
three times for one dOr, and tceatyve cents for each
Larger advertisements inserted
IN the same proportion.
liberal discount made TO those echo advertSs By the
year.
Professional Cards, not exceeding seuen lines sci be
nSerted for one gear for IS O06 months for IS 90.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

A FULL STOCK OF MEDICINES AND
IA DRUGS can be always found at my store, tor
Physicians and family uses.
DR.. II. 5. EICHELBERGER.
Staunton Oct 49, 1888
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28
DEyERCOMB's PREMIUM PLOUGH'

EYERCOMB'S PREMIUM PLOUGHS.
IL, Il would respectfully call the attention of Farm,
ers 70 my Ploughs, which am now manufacturing at
Churchyille, Augusta county.
lst The Improved Two and Threehorse Rever-
comb Selfsharpening Patent Plough
I'd. The Improved Livingston, known as the Vir-
giuia Plough.
Sd The Selfsharpening Double Shovel.
The above named Ploughs are deemed superior to
any ever used in this county by those who have tried
them.
Below append the Certificates of such gentlemen
as have tried them; they speak for themselves
Farmers who want Ploughs would consult their own
interest and do well toexamine my Ploughs. would
respectfully refer to Mr. A. j. CARRIER at Staunton,
aud 10 all who have examined used the PlOughs.-
Will keep supply on hand at Mr.. A. j. CARRIER
Foundry JAMES BARhLE1.
Churchville, Augusta CO., Aug 8, '5S-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

Why is love like a ducks legi Because 1t is
often hid in the breast.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

What is it you must keep after giving it to
another2 Your word.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

az SPRING HOOPED SKIRTS.--We have
had made to order lot Of the above popular
Skirts Cali aud see them.
PIPER 4 FUNKHOUSER.
Staunt0n, Nov. 2, lS5S.-Y copi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28
Staunton, May 28, 1866.

ITO THE PUBLIC.-The subscriber respectful
i y informs the public that be is now in the occu
pancl OF the House occupied by John b. Scherer and
that hereafter will be opened at his house Il RESTAU
RANT, and that persons from the country, and other
places can at Uil times be accommodated with PRO.
VISIONS. for themselves aud Horses, &c.
Mr. j. b. Scherer will give his personal attention to
customers. VIM. WH0LEY.
Staunton Ap. 2S, SIS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

nOCTOR JAMES Il. GILKESON-Hayug
~ located in StauutoG tenders his professional SER
vices to the public, He may be found when not pro-
fesSlOnally engaged, at the National Hotel
SlanntOn AnrIl /. IS5S--if
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28
kIRkWOOD HOUSE,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, ID. c.,
JOHN II. u A. ". KIRKWOUD
PeoPRIEToRs.
aShlngton. March y. ls5s-l

- HAW LS.-We would call the particular atten-
~ tiOr Of the Ladies our large assortment OF Stel
Ia. Ray S,ate, Double Mantle Long and Square
Shaws of the newest sIyla which weare selling very
low. ID. A. KAYSER K co.
stanton Oct 26 1855
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

AJl QdgsrtsiRg for less time than three months, So
be CHARGED for at the usual Tates$l 90 per square or
the first three Insertions and t'centyre cents for each
subsequent issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28
POWELL HARRISON.

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
STAUATON, VIRGINIA,
WlLL practice III the Courts OF Augusta and High
w land.
~ He be toaud a, ais office, adjoining the
Sheri.t'S office.
Dec. 9, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

TlNHORN'S EXTRACT COPABA IL SAR-
Il saparilla. A certain and ,eedy cure tor GOuOr
rhea Glee;s and Structures. For sale by
DR.. 7. H. u J. c. KINNEY.
Staunton Nov . lS5S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28
BURDETTS GALLERY.

NV HEN NCOtlas great mlnsICeI, lHe " I-Hru UI VIe
w North, sang bemoaningly-
'sWhat sblllfu mner eer would choose
To paint the rainbow's dying hues,
Unless to mortal il given
To dip his brush in dyes of Heaven
ne little Thought in his poetic dream that there was
then on the empire of the great Napoleon, boy born,
who, in quarter of century thence, would teach
men 10 .dp the brush in dyes of Heaven and seat in
the artists studio the light of day, as more finished
nner than ancient or modern schools could boast Of
As one of the disciples (of considerable eXperence)
of the immortal Dagnerre, desire TO let II oe known
as enduring us BRASS and more true to nature than
living marble; and to invite those who want nice
Pictures taken any style and at any price to visit
Iuy Northern SSyLight Gallery, Burwels Corner, uE
stairs.) No please, no pay. "Come one, Come all
both large and small" j. II. BURDETT,
Burwelps Building, Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28
CERTIFICATES.


We. the undersigned, Farmers of Augusta, who
have used MIR. BarEley's TwohOrse Revercomb Self
sharpening Plough take pleasure in recommending it
TO Farmers generally the best and cheapest rlough
now in use III this section OF country.
JOSEPH WILSON, SR.,
ABsALoN KNOWLES,
JACOB HANGER
We do hereby certify that we have used Mr.. Bark
lev's Double Shovel Plough, and have found 1t to be
the very best and cheapest Plough OF the Sind ever
used by us. We with confidence and pleasure re-
commend them to Farmers. JOSEPH WILSON,
Wa. B. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

DUTCHER KNIVES doz Butcher Knives
ID Just received and for sale bv
WOODS GILEESON.
S,aunton Nov 23 1858
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

STOYES.-A second supply of Parlor, Dining
. - Room and Cooking Stoves, the best patterns in
use, Just received and Tor sale low, by
Stauntou, Dee. IA, '5S. GEO L. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

STAVES AND HOOP POLES WANTED
y at the Stallnton Steam Mill. Apply 10
S. A. RICHARDSON,
StauntOn, Sept. Z, 1853. superintendent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28
i M HANGER-

ATTORNEY Al LAW, STAUNl0N, VA,
M iLL practice in al! the Courts held in St,dnton,
w aud III the Circuit Courts of Albemarle and
Hoeklngham. Office IN the brck-row, in the rear OF
the COur r-houSe.
StauntOn, Dec. 80, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28
NEW sEGAR AND TOBACCO STORE

~ OPPOSITE the VIRGINIA. HOTEL, aNd adj0inlNg
Kumerer'S Ja,Ceiry SOreTo the lovers of the Weed,
and chewerS of Tobacco beg leave to announce that
have opened u SEGAR AND TOBACCO ESTAB
LISHMENT at the above mentioned stand whereat all
times may be found SEGARS of all the most admired
Brands, oiimported aud domestic manufacture, with
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco fthe very best kind
practical experience of many years in the above bus
mess and thorough knowledge of the same, ustifes
me ~ ...iug that can supply all demands, and ad-
minister to ne taste of the most inveerate tobacco
ehewers and smokers. hope my many friends will
give me trial. and their kind support, in my endeav
or to establish myself here promising them astricand
faithful attention to business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

A LARGE lot OF BLACK FRENCH
N LACE Wells, from 81 to So at
d. A. KAYSER Il cos.
Stauntop Oct oS 1888
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

A LARGE LOT OF GENTLEMEN's TRAVEL
N ing Sht WIS., for sale cheap at the Clothing House
of j. P0LLITZ.
Stauutou, DC .l2, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

SALT PETRE, RED AND BLACK PEP
- PER, large supply, at
DR.. T. II. ( ]. G. KINNEY'S.
StauntOn, Nov. 10, 1888.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

SALT PETRE, GROUND PEPPER,
y SAGE and SPICES OF all kinds Tor sale at
DR.. H. :. EICHELBERGER'S Drug Store.
Stnnntnn Oct ~. lS55
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

DROWN AND BLEACHED MUSLINS,
ID Canton Flannels Drilhugs 0snaburgs &C.. at
D. A. KAYSER Il cos.
Ctar,tn,, Nat oc 1919
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

" WOODS d GILKES0N.
Stauutou. Nov. %, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-12-28

DIpES. Nine thousand Pow hatan Pipes, Supe
4 rior art Gle uiso, full supply of a common ar
ticle in store and FOR sale by r. j. GLENDI,
SStauutou May ,, '5S. Per C. Il. CocHRAN.
The Washington union., 1858-06-29
CALIFORNIA POLITICS.
[Corrcspo idence Of the Cnicn.l

FoIsoN, SACRAMENTO COUNTY, June 4, 1858.
Excuse the liberty take in sending you few remarks
upon subject which Of great Importance to the in
habtants Of distant States but Of great and vital i'm
portance to the great of the democracy of this
that s the farmers and miners who constitute the
life-blood OF the party.
1t is this the present United States district attorney
Colonel Della Torc appointed to the northern distct
by truly democratic President has lately called down
upon his heal the ire and bitter rcvcngcfu venom of the
backrcpnblican party and their allies by s indie
pendent ncorrupble aud fearless in rghteousy
doing his duty to the government and the people In
posing and bringing to light the most astonishing md
bareled frauds in relation to Mexican grants that ever
attempted in any country under any circumsta-
by any combination of men, We say combination
for the that believe II exists and included is
its ramfcations Fremont and all those who through
fraudulent system Of surveying, and including the
ecuo of Captain Folsom the illegal claimants of the
Icdcsdorff estate have nearly succeeded In fastening
their haneful grip upon scveneighhs Of the government
lands and also nearly onethird OF the richest and best
mineral lands in this State valued at millions and for
the honest of Colonel Della Tore IN this matter
and in his continuance in Office the people rcposc their
faith and incorporating honesty in the true democracy
of James Buchanan and therefore hope and believe that
the efforts and secret Vaccinations Of the enemies Of the
party and Of the rights Of the will be defeated and
afraid that the government may he deceived in
regard to the true position Of affairs in this State has
been the before by officers who ought to have been
Della Tore liz true to his trust und the republic.
Black-republcans and Brodercks few supporters IN
tend to make desperate effort to carry this State but
rout they lately received in Congress the Kansas
The Washington union., 1858-06-29
NEWS FROM OREGON.

Tho news from oregon announcing the attack on
Col. Steptoes command on the Snake river, the 10th
day of May, by 1900 Indians aud the loss by the for
mer Of fifty pryates, out Of three companies of
dragoons aud one of infantry, and two howitzers.
baggage wagons, aud nearly Gil their animals. is n
matter Of most serious import The disaster is seen
to have been very great in tho results of tho battle
We cannot doubt from the smallness of our force
and the great number killed. including Capt winder
and Lieutenant CASTOR, that most severe engage
ment has taken place aud its results, we fear, will
stimulate the savages 10 greater efforts hereafter
These border wars arc every day teaching MS les
son on tho subject of the proper course that should be
pursued towards the Indians of the interior, which
cannot fail to have its influence upon the country.
The Washington union., 1858-06-29
THE POLICE BILL.

BY reference to the proceedings of the City Coun-
Gil as published in the Union this morning, it will be
seen that the new police bill has passed both branches
and now only requires the signature of tho Mayor
to be law. The bill gives to the police force new
organization, and adds materially to its strength in
point of numbers. Its passage is the first step to-
wards the certain preservation Of good order on all
occasions The cordial cooperation Of tho different
branches of the city government, assures cur citi-
Gems that no means will be omitted to make Wash
ington model city in point of tho efficiency of its
police aud in the preservation of order.
The Washington union., 1858-06-29
JUDGE J. +. RYL-iND.
(rrcm tho S. Louis Republican, June IS.

[From thu 81 Lou Republican, June 2S.l
This gentleman recently nominated by q demo
cratic convention candidate for Congress in the fifth
district represented by Col Woodson At the first
convention of the delegates of the party it deemed
incxpedent to make nomination in opposition to the
present incumbent who, though elected y the American
party had acted upon every important question with the
administration party Az later period 1t dctermiu-
ed to hold another convention and though there
large minority Of the delegates opposed to the project it
decided that nomination should I've made This
not done without struggle. On the first ballot
Judge Ryland received Is votes; Gen. Reid. 26 votes
Mr.. Muir Of Cooper, 10 votes; and Mr. Field OF Petts
votes. On the fifth ballot the vote stood -Rysnd
"a Reid, 20 and Field, votes md he declared
to be the nominee Of the convention and Of the party
We learn. however, from the Lexington Expositor
Of Tuesday last that Judge Rylnnd has determined
be candidate This, presume, done after sur
vey of the whole ground and after bcing satisfied that
the democratic party perfectly willing TO endorse
the Of Col Woodson in Congress- by clcctng
him to the Office In adopting this Judge Ryland
has only tho eneafcd himself TO the democratic
party, and for the sacrifice thus made they will rcmc-
Der him hereafter. Col. Woodscn will now IL s pre-
sumed, have the field to himself, unless Gen. O. r.
Smith should be entered against him.