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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

NV cane was my shellalah one villain reeled in
an instant with broken head, and the other,
though twice my size, sunk beneath an arm that
was nerved by humanity and duty. Assistance
soon gathered and on placing my prisoners in
in the hands of an officer, who should lie wound
ed and bleeding before me but the honored ia
ther of -! "Hah your sweetheart-the
pretty damsel you had half courted coming from
meetinga"
'sThe very same. took him home. when he
introduced me as the savior of his life from rob.
bers and murderers In less time than q ship
could sail to Cork and home again, was ju-
nior partner in wholesale store; and the love-
liest girl that has lived for thousand years
blessed me with her heart and hand. Thank
God, have been prosperous in my basket and
my store. Our children are blessing to US, as
hope they will be an honor to their country,
and we have enough for them and ourselves and
somewhat for the poor"
The stars that guide the wanderer right
Are virtue fair and honor bright,
Be temperate, steady, just and kind,
Then PUSH, and fortune you shall lind.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

A Moe PoINr OF LAw.-I heard this anec-
dote from gentleman long resident in Phila-
delphia: Two Quakers in that place applied to
their society, as they do not go to law, to de-
eide in the following difficulty. A. is uneasy
about ship that ought to have arrived, meets
B., who is an insurer, and states his wish to have
the vessel insured. The matter is agreed upon.
A. returns home, and receives letter informing
him of the loss of his ship. What shall he do 2
He is afraid that the policy is not filled up, and
should B. hear of the matter soon, it is all over
with him; he therefore writes to B. thus
"Friend B.-If thee hasn't filled up the policy
thee needn't, for I've heard of the ship" "Oh,
oh |" thinks B. to himself, cunning fellow; he
wants to do me out of the premium" so ne
writes thus to A.: "Friend A.-Thee be'est
too late by half an hour; the policy is filled."-
A. rubs his hands with delight; yet B. refuses
to pay Well, what is the decisions The loss
is divided between them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

THE LATEST INVENTION latest effort OF
inventive genius is cane the purpose OF which
is thus described:
SIT must be ovious to all persons who ride IN
omnibuses that some new means OF paying the
fare is demanded, thereby dispensing with tne
inconvenience of leaving their seats, treading on
crinoline, or otherwise rendering nncomtorta4le
those who are their fellow passengers ior tne
time being .., 90
three cent pieces. Each tire you push small
knob near the handle, the money for one ride is
made to project to the other end, whence it can
be- easily taken by the driver. With the major
ity of persons who have to ride twice day, it
only requires to be loaded once week, which
is done by unscrewing the bottom, and filling
the ferule with three cent pieces. 1t answers ID
every other respect the purposes of an ordina-
ry cane"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

CARRYING HOME BuNDLEs.-Many pople have
acontemptible fear fbeingse seen to carry any bum
die, however small, having the absurd idea that
there is social degradation in the act. The most
trihing as well as the most weighty packages
must be sent home to them. no matter how
much to the Inconvenience of others. This a.
rises from low sort of pride. There is pride
that is higher, that arises from consciousness OF
there being something in the individual not to
be effected by such accidents-worth and
weight of character. This latter pride was ex-
hibited by the son OF Jerome Napoleon Bona
parte. While he was in college he was one
day carrying to his room broom which he had
Just purchased, when he met friend, who. no.
ticing the broom, with surprise, exclaimed
"Why did you not have it sent home 7" "l am
not ashamed to carry home anything which
belongs to me-" was the sensible reply Of young
Bonaparte. Stanley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07
POETRY.
Building Upon the Sand.

Building Upon the Sand.
BY ELIZA COOK.
IT'S we'll to WOO, 'tis well to wed,
For so the world has done
Since myrtles grew, and roses blew,
And morning brought the sun.
But have care, ye young and fair,
Be sure ye pledge with truth;
Be certain that your love will wear
Beyond the days of youth.
For if We give not heart for heart,
As well as hand for hand,
You'll find you've played the "unwise" part,
And 'built upon the sand"
'Tis well to save, tits we'll to have
A goodly store of gold,
And hold enough of shining stuff,
For charity is cold.
But place not all your hopes and trust
In what the deep mine brings;
We cannot live on yellow dust
Unmixed with purer things.
And he who piles up wealth alone,
VIII often have to stand
Beside his coffer-chest, and own
'Tis ''built upon the sand"
'Tis good to speak in kindly guise,
And soothe whst'er we can;
For speech should blind the human mind,
And love link man to man.
But stay not at the gentle words,
Let deeds with language dwell;
The one who pities starving birds,
Should scatter crumbs as we'll
The mercy that is warm and true,
Must lend helping hand,
For those who talk. yet fail to do,
But "build upon the sand"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07
A Buck jumper.

Australian squatters in general are excellent
and fearless riders, mounting horses fresh from
the bush, untamed, unbroken, and full OF many
vices, particularly the formidable one of buck
jumping, in way that would astonish many an
English rough rider and steeple chase jockey
Mr.. F. was remarkable for his powers in his
way. He had large mob of horses on his run,
and they were generally notorious for their
buck jumping propensitities, and l remember
his accompanying me one day on my return
home fiom bis house to the diggings, mounted
on an animal Just driven into stock yard from
the bush. The forest here and everywhere else
in Australia, is covered with the blackened
trunks of trees of every size, that have fallen
victims to fire, and It's a usual thing for men
we'll mounted to take straight line across it,
leaping over such logs as practicable. We were
amusing ourselves in this manner, when we
came to one of the PROSTATE giants of the for
est which, although my horse was very good
one, I should never have attempted to jump, I.
and did not imagine F., on the little ill-con-
ditioned aoeed he was riding, should think OF do
ing. | was astonished, however, to observe
him dig his spurs into the beasts side. rush him
at it, and, as I anticipated, made clean SOM
mersault over the trunk of tree about four feet
high and fully as many broad-horse and man
absolutely turning in the air. F. was ac-
toned to this kind of practise Gas he broke in his
own horses) and knew exactly how to throw
himself off on one side; and, in this instance,
without quitting his hold on the bride, was on
the horses back again in an instant, and with
whip and spur urged him on to the charge a.
gain.
The same result occurred second time, and
now thought it really was time to interfere,
and not allow my friend to break bis neck with
out some remonstrance on my part. He mere
" waved his his hand, and said that he could
not afford to spoil his horses by sacrificing to
nay philanthropy, and ramming at the leap q
third time cleared it like a buck, observing
that had he not persisted in making him jump
the log, he would have been spoilt forever, and
of no use as stock-horse, but that now, in all
he would turn out well. This wasa
young animal, between three and four years Old.
Nothing can equal confirmed buck jumper IN
equine depravity, and he is rarely if ever thor
onphly cured of his vice. After the most quiet
and dociIe behavior for weeks and even months,
and whilst travelling at any pace and loosed
rein. the rider finds himself summarily elected
high up into the air, and thence over his
steed's head, by series of gymnastics, yciept.
buck jumping which some sudden caprice OF
olden recollections have caused him to execute.
He fixes his head firmly between his knees,
curves up his back and body into the shape OF a
ball erects his tail, and simultaneously makes
spring and kick that would unseat almost any
horseman either unprepsred or otherwise.-U
Eoss Sporting in both Henaisphers's. c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

Here is veritable marriage notice of the
'olden time" taken from the New York Week
ly Museum, June, 9, 1902. Adjectives in those
days were cheap and plenty:
"MARRrED.-On Monday evening last by the
Rev. Mr.. Beech, John Buchanan, Esq, to the a.
miable, adorable, incompatible, infexible, and
noD-parallel of her sex, Nancy Lucy Turner, both
of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

BEAUTIFUL MAGNNGs.-A recent traveller
gives an account that when he was walking on
the beach of Brazil, he overlook colored wo-
man with a tray on her head. Being asked
what she had to sell, she lowered the tray, and
with reverent tenderness uncovered it. 1t was
the lifeless form of her babe, covered with a
new white robe, with garland round the head
and flowers within the little hands that lay
clasped upon its bosom.
SIS that your child E" asked the traveller.
SIT was mine few days ago." she replied ;
shut the Madonna has it for her angel now"
"How beautifully you have laid it outa" said
he.
"Ah!n she added, cheerfully "what is that to
the bright wings she wears in Heavens"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

TIT FOR TAr-The Hon. Edward Everett,
when young man just out of college, was invi-
ted to give an GRAFTON in the city of Salem. AT
the dinner, Judge Story called up Mr.. Everett
by the following sentiment: "Fame follows sp-
piause where eoer ii Everet) goes" Mr.. Eve
rett rose instantly, and gave the following: "The
members of the legal profession However
high may be their aspirations, they can never
rise higher than one Story.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

NEVER GIVE Up.-What if you fail in bust.
ness2 You still have life and health. Don't
sit down and cry about mishaps, for that will
never get you out of debt, nor buy your chill
dren trocks. Go to work at something, ea
sparingly, dress moderately, drink nothing e1
citing. and above all, keep merry heart ant
you'll 20 right up in the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

A gentleman on circuit narrating to Lord
Norbury some extraordinary feat in sporting,
mentioned that he had lately shot thirty-threese,
hares before breakfast. "Thirty- three hares J"
exclaimed his lordship, 'zounds. sir then you
must have been firing at wig"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

JOHN BULL.-The expression John Bull COM
monty used to signify an Englishman, is taken
from Dean Swift's ludicrous history OF Europe,
wherein the people Of England are personifled
under that appellation; the sovereign of Aus
tria, Spain, and France, by those of Squire
South. Street, and Louis Baboon. ..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

LONDON PoLIoE.-Every policeman in London
walks about twenty miles day, besides attend
ing the police Office. The regulations for com
n1ncation are so perfect that lift were requisite
the whole force might be assembled together in
two hours.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

A Dublin paper, in describing human body
lately discovered in an extraordinary state of
preservation, in peat bog, near Mulingar, says:
at appeared to be that of a strong masculine
man. and exhibited no perceptible marks of vio-
lence, except that the head was severed from
the neck. lust on a line with the root of the
tongue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

English barristers have ludicrous habit of
identifying themselves with their client, by
speaking in the plural number:
"Gentlemen of the jury" said luminary OF
the western circuit, 'at the moment the po-
liceman says he saw us in the trap, will prove
that we were locked up in the watch-house in
state of intoxication."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

RESPONSIBILITY am utterly astonished
when think upon such treasure as the Cos
pel committed to such one as myself. 1t al
most terriies me when l think Of the awful res
possibility which lies upon an ambassador of
Obrist-that he has not only to watch for his
own soul but for the souls of others-not only
to account for himself but for others-and If the
people err through his misguidance, it will be
required at his hands. "Who is sufficient tor
these things 9"-Rsu. William. jackson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

THINK OF TH1s.-In every glass of water we
drink, we swallow millions of living creatures.
The smallest animal yet seen with o microscope
has been named the twilight monad,' which is
SO minute, that it is said thousand millions can
be contained in a single drop Of water. One Of
them is described as tiny speck of pellucid
matter, rounded in form, and supposed, from its
movements, and from analogy, TO be furnished
with single ciliuna, by the lashing action Oh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

A lester, in the court of Francis L., complain
ed that great lord threatened to murder. "lf
he does so,n said the king, II wish your Majes.
ty would hang him five minutes before" said
the iastar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

An old soldier, whose nose had been Topped
off by a saber cut, happened to give few pence
to beggar, who exclaimed in return;
"God preserve your eye sight"
"Why so2" inquired the veteran.
"Because, sir, was the reply, "if your eyes
should grow weak, you couldn't keep spectacles
before them." ss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

Brigham Young proposes to end the Utah diff
fculty by presenting wife to old Buck from
his harem. This is the only chance We see for
a Saint to occupy the White House during the
present administration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

If men would take as much care of their char
acters as they do of their clothes, they would
show fewer stains, nor would there probably be
so many holes picked in them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

How to make short winter. Get ninety
days' note discounted in a bank. Spring and
pay day will come round quite as soon as you
are ready for them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

Steel your heart said considerate father to
his son, for you are now going among some fas.
cinating girls 4 had much rather steal theirs,
said the unpromising young man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

EASILY GRANTRD.-A handsome carriage ana
pair was standing at the door of q fashionable
shop into which the ladies, who had alighted,
had entered, on the usual errand Of tasteiui e1-
penditure, and gentleman remained IN Ihe car
rage reading. "Ah, said one bystander" 70 Q, tne
other "thats something handsome now. now
| should like to be driver out in such an equip
age as that1" "Well," replied the other, ooolly;
''you have only to step IN at once, ana you VIII
be dricen out Immediately, warrant you f.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

SrEAM WHAT recent railway festival 10
Cleveland, in honor Of Mr.. John Durand' 'ne
following striking sentiment was gwen:
"Our mothers: The only faltnlui 'e"der',
who never misplaced the soitca.Y j 'a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

A beautiful inscription, it is said, may be
found in an Italian graveyard, "Here lies Etella,
who transported large fortune to Heaven IN
acts of charity, and has gone thither to enjoy it"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

A cotemporary, speaking of the report of gen.
tlenen's fashions, says: "There is not much
change in gentlemen's pants, this month" Very
likely.4T - ~ g';9 b rsf =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

1t is the small troubles that wear the heart
out. An elephant, that will face an army OF
men, makes an ingorious retreat before an ar
nv of gallinippers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

"Pray, Doctor, had your mother SOM" -
"Let me ses she had two daughters; but
whether she ever had a son, II really cannot
recollect" V
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aWhat's the matterl" asked the cook.
"Why, hang it." said he, "there are twelve
On 'em up there who couldn't snuff the candle,
and thew had to ring for me to do 1t"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

NEW CROP N. D. SUGAR, &c.-We have
~ in store aud for sale low, superior article OF
new crop N o. Sugar and Molasses; also good Porto
Rico and Cuba Molasses at greatly reduced prices.
STAPLES, MARTIN Il co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

A boy from the old country was recently ia
ken into a gentleman's family. One evening
after having been called up to the drawing room
he came down into the kitching laughing hear
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

MILLER WANTED.-I wish to let my Grist
wi and Saw Mill on the Shares. man with
small family preferred who come well recon-
mended For further particulars apply TO the under
signed. JAS. W. BYRD. '
Frankln Va Feb 10 1855
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

olaWuIOu' reU' ~, 4oOo'
A TTENTION, HOUSEKEEPERSG I'VE
N would invite particular attention 10 our stock of
SUGARS and M0LASSES, which we are determined
to sell at prices to suit all.
STAPLES, MARTIN 4 co.
S,anntOn Feb 1888
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DIR. PHdLsIR, P5,E i, Z ! ] r, NJ. QLINE,

ID DESPECTFULLY tenders his professional services
IL to the public. When not professionally engaged,
he may be found at his Office adjoining the residence
of p. Schumacher.
Fshersville, March 8, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07
T M HANGER.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA,
WILL 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 90 1897
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

T'OOTH brushes, HAIR DO, SOAPS,
Patent Silk Winders, Pomades, Hair Oil, and Fancy
Articles of every deScrlption-for sale by
DR.. H. s. EICHELBERGER 4 BRO.
.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

7 Aw FIRM-MBODEN & BROTHER.-The
IL undersigned have formed partnership in the
practice OF the Law One OF them may be found at all
times in their office in Staunton.
J. d. MBODEN,
Jan. 6, 1S5S-6m G.. w. IMB0DEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-07

r. L. DOYLE,
Attorney at Law, StauntOn, Va,
WILL practice in the Courts of Augusta, Rock
w bridge Bath and Highland.
July 90, 1857.
nINING-ROOM AND COOK STOVES
H. few very superior Dining Room Stoves; also,
constant supply Of those highly approved and une-
qualled Cooking Stoves on hand and for sale low.
GEO. E. PRICE,
Stanton. Nov. 4, 1S57-Yin. copy.
n ANDRETH'S NEW CROP GARDEN
IL SEEDS.-All varieties for sale by
JOHN w. GARLICK,
Druggist and Apothecary,
Market Place, Franklin ST., Richmond, Va.
March IL, 1858.
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KIRKWOOD HOUSE,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, ID. c.,
JOHN II. X A. w. KIRKWO0D,
PRoPRIEToRS.
Washington March "a, lS5S-1y
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13
Important to Miners, Travellers, &c.

Where is maady of deeper Importance, either in
l. medical or moral point Of view, to which the human
family is liable than that arising from impure
ncctons.
As medical man it is the duty of every physician to
look at disease It affects health and life and his sole OBJ
ect should be to mitigate far lies in his power the
bodily suffering. Human nature at best is but irai all
are liable to misfortune
OF all the ills that affect man. are terrible
than those of private nature. Dreadful il is in the
person who contracts IT, frghu ITS ravages upon
loathsome grave, it becomes of still greater Importance
when il is transmitted to to innocent offspring Such be-
ing the case how necessary becomes that every hav
ing the least to fear that every having the least
to fear that they have contracted the disease
should attend to it at by consulting physician
whose responsibility and education enables him warrant
safe, speedy and permanent In accordance with
this necessity DR. YOUNG feels called upon to state that
by long study and extensive practice he has become
feet master OF all these diseases which under the de-
nomination of venerea and having paid attention to
that one branch than any other physician in the United
States he feels himself better qualified to treat them
Syphilis in all its FORMS such Ulcers Swelling in the
Grons Ulcers in the Throat Secondary Syphilis Cutane
GUS Eruptions Uccratons Tetuary Syphilis Syphilis in
Children, Mercural Syphic Affections, Gonorhea elect
Structures False Passages inflammation Of the Bladder and
Prostrae Glands, Excavations, Tumors Potues &C. are
familiar TO him the most common things OF daily OBJ
seryation.
The Doctor effects in recent in few DAYS
and finds difficulty in curing those of long duration
without submitting the patient to such treatment will
draw upon him the slightest suspicion, oblge him to
Neglect his business whether within doors without
The diet need not be changed except in of
amaton There in California patients amounting to
two thousand in the past year, that could furnish
of this but these matters that require the incest
secrecy which he always preserves.
All letters enclosing So will be promy attended to-
Office hours from A. NJ, to P. NJ, Address
J. c. YOUNG. NJ. n.
Express Building.
Corner Of Montgomery and California sts., Wells
EXprpSs