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MISCEL L A n Y.
NV First Lesson i'm Gambling.

Where there are great collections OF people,
there are always bad and foolish people among
them. 1t was so at Bridgeport where the State
Fair was held, few weeks ago. Outside the
grounds, behind or within tents or booths, were
many who gambled, and led others to do so.-
Now it is very simple thing to gamble, so sim
pie, and often it appears so fair, that many boy
is led to take the first step before he knows 1t
There was behind one of the oyster stands
circle of men and boys; on the ground sat
poor, degraded, dissipated man. poorly clothed
and looking sick and weak. He held in his
hand several iron rings, and before him was a
board, with large nails driven it, which stood
npright. A clear faced, bright eyed, handsome
little fellow, stepped up to him. he was Just
such boy as is prompt at,day school, and al
ways has his lesson at Sunday school. He show
ed this in his face as he stepped up to the man
and said, "What'S that for3"
"Give me cent, and you may pitch one OF
these rings, and if it catches over nail, III give
you sac cents"
That seemed fair enough, so the boy handed
him a cent and took ring. He stepped back
to stake, tossed the ring, and it caught on one
of the nails.
"Will you take six rings to pitch again for
six cents?"
"Six cents" was the answer; and two three
cent pieces were put into his hand, and he step.
ped off we'll satisfied with what he had done, land
probably not having an idea that he had done
wrong
A gentleman standing near, had watched him,
and now, before he had time to look about and
rejoin his companions, laid his hand on his
shoulder. -, :,
"My lad, that is your first lesson in gambling"
"Gambling, sr?"
''You staked your penny, and won six. Did
you not 2"
''Yes, did"
'You did not earn them, and they were not
given you; you aoon them Just as gamblers Uan
money You have taken the first step in the
path; that man has gone through it. and you can
see the end Now l advise you to 60 and give
him his six cents back, and ask him for your
penny, and then ctaud square with the world an
honest boy again.
He had hung his head down, but raised it
quickly, and his bright, open look, as he said,
"I'll do it," will not be forgotten: lie ran back,
and soon emerged from the ring, looking happier
than ever. He touched his cap and bowed pleas
antly as he ran away to join his comrades
That was an honest boy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
THE CHIEF GOING HOME.
Punch,s Charge on the Jury.

The subioined "charge" was not written for
the present time, q fact which is evident from
that other fact that we cut it from an old tile OF
the Lancaster Intelligencer, into which 1t was
copied from the London Punch about fifteen
years ago. Notwithstanding the antiquity OF
the document, we consider it, in some respects,
"model" charge-it, at least, possessing the mer-
it of leaving the jury unbiased in their dellber-
ations on verdict:
GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY: You are sworn in
all cases to decide according to evidence; at
the same time, if yon have any doubt, you are
bound to give the prisoner the benefit OF 1t
Suppose you have to pronounce on the guilt or
innocence of a gentleman accused OF felony
You will naturally donbt whether any gentle
man would commit such ofences-accordlngly
however strong may be the testimony against
him, you will, perhaps, acquit him. Ihe evl-
dence of your own senses is, at least, as credible
as that of the witnesses; il, therefore, your eye
sight convince YOU that the prisoner Is q Wen
dressed person, you have right to presume his
responsibility and it is for you to say whether
a respectable person. would be likely TO be guilty
of the crimes imputed to him. In like manner,
when you see shabby-looking fellow IN the
dock, charged, for example, with sheep-steallng,
the decision rests with you, first, whether or mol
that individual is rag9putiin, and, secondly
how far it is probable that man OF that descrlp
tion would steal sheep. Of course, as has been
before said, you will always be guided by the
evidence; bat then, whether the evidence Is
Trustworthy or not, is matter for your private
considerations You may believe it ityou choose,
or you may disbelieve it; and whether. gentle'
men of the jury, you will believe it or dlsbeileve
it, will depend on the constitution OF your mlnds'
If your minds are so constituted that you. Wish
to find the prisoner guilty, perhaps you VIII oe-
lieve it; if they happen to be SO constituted that
YOU desire to find him not guilty, why, then,
very likely, you will disbeieve it. You are TO o
free YOUR minds from all passion and prejudice II
YOU can, and in that case, your judgement VIII
be unbiased but if you cannot, you VIII return
a verdict accordingly. 1t is not, strictly speak.
ing. for you to consider what Will be tne elect
of your verdict; but if such consideration
should occur to you, and you cannot heiP at
tending to it, that verdict will be influenced oy
it to certain extent. Yon are probably aware
that when you retire, you will be locked up un-
I'll Won confrive to agree You may arrive at
unanimity by fair discussion, or by some Oh you
starving out the others, or by tossing up; anu
YOUR conclusion, by whichever OF these process
es arrived at, will be more or less IN accoraance
with your oaths. Your verdict may be right
it is to be hoped it will; it may be wrong; IL Is
70 be hoped it will not. At all events, gentle
men of the Jury, you will come to some conclu'
sion or other unless it should SO happen tnaI
YOU should separate without coming TO any,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

POETRY
Written for the Times.
Thou Canst not Keep her Death.
RY MATILDA,

BY MATILDA.
The following beautiful lines were written up-
on the death of a most lovely Sister. How heart
touching and true to life, none can fully appre-
ciate, but those who have passed through like
irving affections. A depth of feeling and pure
christian resignation is breathec in each line,
such as none can pen, but she who feels the
pointed shaft. Reader, have you lost loved
one whose spirit was knitted in thine2 With
the humble spirit of Christian fortitude, say
Lord let thy will be done on earth, not mine. "
Thou canst not keep her death, thy swelling waves
May sweep moment Ger our darling's heart.
Thy shadowy wing may DER her pure heart droop
And her loved form be to thy bosom prest
But still still our treasure is not thine,
The doors of heaven unfold to take her in
Where flowers of light and beauty ever bloom
And life is free from sorrow and from sin:
Bright in that land her gentle brow shall beam
Crowned with the leaves of joy that never die,
Thy sting is lost o DEATH thy victory gone,
She fades from earth to blossom in the sky.
O God, thank thee for the blessed hope
That fills my bosom in this hour Of pain,
The dear, dear hope, that what lose on earth
Will soon be gathered to my heart again
If tits thy will, take her to thyselt,
But let me feel our parting is not long
lay my hand in thine, trust in thee
To give me strength, 0 help me to be strong,
Aye strong in thee, for am very weak,
And faith oft droops her pinions In the dust
And hope looks faint upon the road of life
And all seems hard, but still in thee trust.
Yea, though thou slay me, calmly as child
That leans unfearing on its mothers knee
And looks up ever to her loving face,
Thus, thus, my Father do look to thee;
send thy comfort and thy peace TO me,
Pour on my heart the healing oil and wine
And let me say what ere thou dost decree,
Lord let thy will be done on earth-not mine.
Take her, but whisper to my bleeding heart
That she is sheltered in thy house above,
So shall the arrow that thy justice sends
To wound my soul be winged by pure't love-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

A POLITE BoY-The other day we were RI
ding in crowded cars. AT one of the stations an
old gentleman entered, and was looking around
him for seat, when lad ten or twelve years
of age rose up, and said, Take my seat, sir
The offer was accepted, and the infrm old man
sat down. "Why did you give me your seat :"
he inquired of the boy, Because you are old,
sir, and am boy" was the quick reply. The
passengers were very much pleased and gratiti-
ed For my part, wanted to seize hold OF the
little fellow and press him to my bosom. 1t
was respect for age which is always praise
worthy,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

WALKING INDICATIVE OF CHARAoTER.-Fowler
says: \ short and quick step indicates brisk
and active, but rather contracted mind, whereas
those who take long steps generally have long
heads. Those who stuff or draw their heels,
drag and drawl in everything; while those who
walk with springing, bounding step, abound in
mental snap and spring. Those whose walk is
mincing, affected, and artificial rarely, if ever
accomplish much; whereas those who walk
carelessly, that is, naturally, are just what they
appear to be, and put on nothing for outside
show. Those who in walking, roll from side to
side, lack drectness of character, and side every
way, according to circumstances. In short, ev-
ery individual has his own peculiar mode of
moving, which exactly accords with his mental
character, so that, 50 far as you can see such
modes, you can decipher such outline of charac-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

A Foe IN PAR1s.-Between six and seven o.
clock IN the evening of the 10th ult. dense
s.. sOo noUerad the streets of Paris The darkness
wa was so complete that pedestrian could not dis
tingnisb n an object at short distance from him.
IN Some streets it became impossible for coach
,oon - contnue their course. In others, coach
mem en were w obliged to descend from their seats
On1 ,ead their horses, calling out at the same
t;roo ro 20 avoid n collision with others. The au-
thnrities tl, commanded that policemen should be
placed at short distances from each other' hoid-
inc lighted torches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

A letter was received in New Orleans direct
ed to the biggest fool in New Orleans" The
postmaster was absent, and on his return one
OF the young clerks in the office informed him OF
the receipt Of the letter.
"And what has become of tY" inquired the
postmaster.
"Why," replied the clerk, 81 did not know
who the biggest fool in New Orleans was, and
so | op-ned it myself"
"And what did you find in it9' inquired the
postmaster.
"Why," replied the clerk, nothing but the
words, "thou art the man."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

CORRECT ESTIMATE OF GRANDMoTHERs.-Rev.
DR.. Tying, of New York, recently delivered a
lecture upon "Old Women" in which he gave
tour grandmothers" the following compliment:
"Nothing," said he, sis more respected in pri-
vate family than the old grandmother who sits
in the centre of its circle. would not give up
the worth of my children's grandmother in my
house for the best and handsomest yOung wo-
man in the land"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING.-I am

ENALL AND WINTER CLOTHING..l am
Il now in receipt of my FALL AND WINTER
CLOTHING, to which would call the attention of
my friends and the public generally. Well assorted
in every quality and style of Clothing with prices that
cannot fail satisfy, he expects fair share OF the pub
lie patronage. o,,,o
An examination oflny CLOTHING, HATS 4 CAPS,
and the complete assortment of FURNISHING
GOODS, will make conviction sure that for quality,
style and cheapness, the Clothing Establishment OF
the undersigned cannot be beat j. POLLlTZ,
Rooms Corner of the Virginia Hotel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
Fine Groceries for Southern Families.
ACKER, MERRALL 81 CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO THos. HOPE & CO.,
,RRALL s. CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO THOs. HOPE & GO,
No. 1872 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YOKE


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Established 1S20.)
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CHAMPAGNE-M Sutaine, Moet Chandon and
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HOOK WINES-of Johannesberger Marcobrunner,
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SEGAKS-ofa all the choicest varieties Elegantes Re-
galas Couchas Operas Pressed ard Communes.
FOREIGN FRUITS-of all kinds, Raisins, Almonds,
Prunes, &c.
HAMS AND T0NGUES-Bu Burlington, Virginia and
Westphalia Hams, Smoked and 'fckled Tongues
GOSHEN BUTTER-in Firkirs, Tubs and Stone
Jars.
FOREIGN PICKLES-Sauces, Catsups, Sardines,
Capers, Olives, &C.
PRESERVES and West India and Domestic
And full and general assortment OF every variety OF
FINE GROCERIES,.
New York March T. 1S57-1yr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
BURNING Corn FOR FuEL.-The Chicago Tri-

6une says:
I'VE used to hear that among the wonders OF
'the West tlSRractice, in times of little prices
and much hog burning bacon on the river
steamers as the Shk kepest fuel, was not the least
Latterly we have supposed that western men
had out grown the necessity of what would or
dinarily be criminal waste, but a gentleman who
has just returned from trip on the Illinois Cen
tral, tells US that ct Kankakee, only few hours
ride from this city, he found man burning good
sound corn-in-the ear in his stove. Inquiring
the reason of what was to him shameful, he was
told that while poor coal was worth 30 cents per
100 lbs. at the depot, unthrashed corn was dull
at % cents for the same weight"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

PAR ALL OvER.-A poor emaciated lrishman
having called in physician as a forlorn nope
the latter spread huge mustard plaS5eI' iit aat
capped it on the fellow breast ..;6 Ia' noa nlti
fearful eye, looking down lres upon IT. siti 1o
ther, docther, dear, it strikes lne th"' IL Is uai'
Of mustard for so little mcte."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

Louisville Journal pens the following para
graph:
Except to few practical observers, the per.
sonal aspects of men seldom announce their real
quality. The most daring and unconqueraole
Wills often lie concealed beneath an almost girl
ish exterior while many burly fellows, who
look as if they might be the dynamic sentres OF
the universe, can't draw long breath without
leaning against post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

An old lady, of much experience, has noticed,
that when three children of different sexes are
produced at birth, there is invariably either
one more boy than girls, or one more girl than
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

A gentleman was speaking the other day OF
tbe kindness of his friends in visiting him. One
old aunt in particular, visited him twice year.
and STAYED six months each time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

A jolly old doctor said that people who were
prompt in their payments, always recovered in
their sickness, as they were good customers, aud
physicians could not afford to lose them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

PREFERENoE.-To fond mother, whose chill
dren were at the time making themselves disa-
greeable, gentleman observed: 81 have de-
cided preference for bad children, madam. -
"How strange And pray, for what reason z"
said she. because they are always sent out of
the room.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

"Why are you like an annual, my darlingS =
said a saucy lover binding his arm around Har-
riet's waist.
81 can't say. WhyW
because you are so handsomely bound"
'Indeed," said Miss Harriet "Why, then,
am like law book2"
Really can't tell v
because Pm bound in calf"
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The Turks have proverb that the devil
temps industrious men, but idle men tempt the
devil
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
OCERIES, CONFECTIONERIES, SC.

(T JOHN B. SCAERER begs leave to say to his
old customers and the public generally that he is now
in receipt OF his Spring supply Of GRocEREs, CoNFEc-
TIoNERIEs &C., which have been bought low consider
ING the present state of the market and which will be
sold low for Cash. or short credit to punctual
toners He has on hand great variety Of Fancy Ar
cles, TOYS &C. &C., to which he would call the atten
uon of the public. Thankful for past avors, he prom
ses that no pans on his part shall be spared merit
q continuance of the same.
Stanntnn Anril l5. lS5I.-1Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

The editor of newspaper down east has been
bled to improve the circuation--of his paper,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

A wag says that q Miss is nowadays, IN cir
cumference, las good as mile."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

OOOD NEWS FOR THE AFFLICTED,

~ OOD NEWS FOX The AfFLIClED'
U -DR. PULLER'S COMPOUND TOLU.-Thea a.
bOve preparation is ofthe most prompt and efficient
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tonS of the Throat and Chest that be resorted to-
This medicine has tendency of allaying the Cough,
healing the Lungs and Stomach and produces free
expectoration without the cough In Its use no dele
teous effects need be apprehended, while frequent
ly effects q cure like charm.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail by
JOHN FULLER, NJ. D.,
Halifax street, Petersburg, Va.
For SALE wholesale and retail, by LAIRD LINK,
druggists, Main street, Staunton, and W. W. KING,
WayneSboro' Ap ~, lo0I.-Iy.
u EROSENE Oils, DISTILLED FROM
IN COAL, (NoT EXPLOSIVE. Secured By Letters Pat
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USE can be had of the undersigned also of the Whole
sale Oil Dealers aud Druggists in the city ofNew York,
and of the authorized Local Agent of the Company In
in this place. AUSrENS,
General Agents, Kerosene Oil CO.,
No. so Beaver Street, N. Y.
~ Local Agencies granted on application as a
boye Orders should specify the description OF lamp
or machinery for which the oil is wanted.
June 3. lS57-ly
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What commodity is always afforded at cost
the lao.
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j. NJ. HANGER,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA,
WILL practice in all the Courts held in StaunOn,
w and in the Circuit Courts of Albemarle and
Rockingham Office in the brick-row, in the rear of
the Courthouse.
StauptOn Doc On 1877
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03

I7ASHIONABLE HAT n CAP STORE
L The subscriber, (neaily opposite the Va. Hotel)
FE7 keeps on hand large assortment of HATS "a
E8 AND CAPS, of all descriptions, from the -
finest to the most common. He will also
manufacture any kind Of Hat to order. He pledges
himself to give general satisfaction in regard to quail
", style and price All kinds Of FURS purchased at
the highest market price WIN. SHR1.
Stanninn Oct Ia lSh1.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
From Norris DC Wills Home Journal.
John Anderson. NV 10.


This exquisite ballad, constructed by Robert
Burns out of different and somewhat exception
able lyric, has always left something TO be wish
ed for and regretted: it is not complete. But
who would venture to add to song Of Burns
As Burns LETT it, it runs thus
John Anderson, my jc, John,
When we were first acquent,
Your locks were like the raven,
Your bonnie brow was brent;
But now your brow is bald, John,
Your locks are like the snow;
But blessings on your frosty paw,
John Anderson, my jo.
John Anderson, my jo, John,
We camb the hill thegither;
And mony canty day, John,
We've had WI ane anther:
Now we maun totter down, John,
But hand in hand we'll go,
And sleep thegither at the foot,
John Anderson, my jo.
Fine as this is, it does not quite satisfy a con-
templative mind when one has gone so far, he
looks and longs for something more-something
beyond the foot Of the MU Many reader of
Burns must have felt this; and it is quite proba-
BILE that many have attempted to supply the de-
ficiency; but we know of only one success iE so
hazardous an experiment. This is the added
verse -
John Anderson, my jo, John,
When we have slept thegither
The sleep that a maun sleep, John,
Well wake WI ane anither
And in that better warld John,
Nae sorrow shall we know;
Nor fear e'er shall part again,
John Anderson, my jo
Simple, touching, true-nothing wanting, and
nothing to spare; precisely harmonizing with the
original stanzas, and improving them by the fact
of completing them. This poetical achievement
is attributed to Mr.. Charles Gould, gentleman
of our town, whose life has been chiefly devoted
to the successful combination of fgures-but moi
figures of rhetoric. The verse was written some
years ago, but it has not hitherto found its way
into print yet it we'll deserves to be incorpora
ted with the original song in any future edition
of Burns Poems and we hope some publisher
will act on this suggestion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
POWELL HARRISON,

EY All LAW.
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
MILL practice IA the Courts of Augusta and High
w land.
~ He may be found for the present at the Office
OF the Hon. A. IL. II. Stuart.
Dec @ 1857
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-03
IEw sEGAR AND TOBACCO STORE

Y OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL, and adjoining
Kamerers Jaagely Store.To the lovers of the Weed,
and chewers of T0bacco beg leave to announce that
have opened a SEGAR AND TOBACCO ESTAB-
LISHMENT at the above mentioned stand whereat all
times, NAV be found SEGARS ofall the most admired
Brands, ofimported and 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 lustihes
me in saving, that can supply all demands, and ad
minister 10 the taste of the most iuveerate tobacco
chewers and smokers. hope my many friends will
give me trial. and their kind support, in my endeav
or to establish myself here promising them strickland
faithful attention TO business.
WILLIAM BARKMAN