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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

DISCOVERY IN THE MANUFAcrURE OF LEATHER.
The Ohio Farmer mentions an important
discovery" in the manufacture Of leather, by
which the process OF tanning is performed in as
many days as it formerly required months
Leather, it is known, is formed by the union OF
gelatin, of which the skin is composed, and tan
min, substance found in the bark OF the oak,
hemlock and birch, and in q few shrubs like the
sumsc, &c. For tanning purposes immense
breadths of forest have already been destroyed,
and the supply of tannin steadily decreases,
while the demand for leather increases. Many
mineral and vegetable substances have been
tried as substitutes but without success, and tam
ners are obliged tn import hemlock from great
distance and at a constantly increasing cost.
It has recently been discovered, says the Far
mer, "that we have been growing spontaneously
in great abundance all over the country, in ev-
cry State and Territory in the Union, and we
believe all over Europe, too, hitherto almost
worthless and very troublesome plant, but which
contains an abundance of tannin." We are not
informed what the plant is, but the discoverer,
q Mr.. johnson, is said to have ascertained it's
properties after many years of careful study and
experiment. BY the new process he tans calf
skin in two and half days which formerly re-
quired from six to twelve months. The inyen-
ton has been secured by letters-patent OF the u
nited States, and measures are taking to secure
the same in Europe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
NO. XXXVI.
The Great ThelIusson Will Cause.

An appeal in this cause is now being argued
before the British House of Lords. The facts
are briefly these The will of Peter Thellusson,
London merchant, is dated 1895. He was
then possessed of 81, ,000, 900 in money and land-
ed property, bringing in $22,500 year. This
great fortune was all conveyed to trustees. 1t
was to accumulate until every man, woman and
child of the offspring of Peter, and alive or be-
gotten at the moment of Peters death, should
also be defunct. There were three sons and six
grandsons of this old merchant then alive. The
terms of the will enjoined that when the last
survivor of all the nine children and grandchil-
dren should yield up his breath, then the charm
was to end the great mountain OF accumulated
wealth was to be divided into three portions,
and one.third was to be given to each OF the "el-
dest male liDeal descendants" OF his three sons.
This extraordinary will was OF course contested
in the law courts, but finally the House of Lords
affirmed it's validity. ContemporaDeously, how
ever, with the suit to. set aside the Will, there
was cross suit to have its trusts performed un.
der the direction of the Court of OhaDcery, and
there were other law suits so numerous that
even equity lawgivers, not stiDgy of their wordss
are fain to describe them as various"
The last survivor of the nine died in February,
1866, and four new bills were Immediately fled.
The property is now to be divided, not into
thirds, but into moieties There is, however,
question raised as to who is entitled. Who
were the eldest male lineal descendants Of old
Peter Thellusson in February, 1856! There are
two who are eldest in point of lineage, and two
are eldest in point Of personal age. This point
is still sub judice. The London Times concludes
graphic leader on the subject by pointing out,
that whilst it is estimated that the accumula-
tions under old Thellusson's plan would amount
to from nineteen to thirty-two millions-"Ihe
Court of Chsncery has SO clipped and pollarded
his oak, that it is not much larger than when he
left it, 1t would be fit punishment for that
purse-proud, vain, cruel old man, to see that he
disinherited his own children only to fatten q
generation of lawyers; that be was the dupe of
bis own subtlety, and that his name, instead Of
being associated with the foundation of house
of fabulous wealth, is only known in connection
with an abortive scheme Of vulgar vanity"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

PAT DULL Boy.-"Ah, Pat, Pat!" said a
schoolmistress to thick headed urchin, into
whose muddy brain she was attempting to beat
the alphabet, "I'm afraid you will never learn
anything. Now what's that letter, eh 2"
''Sure and do not know, ma'am," replied
Pat. :,
"Thought you might have remembered that"
"Why mu'am9"
"Because it has dot over the top of it."
"Och, ma'am, mind it we'll, but sure
thought it was fly speck."
'Wel, now remember, Pat it's l."
''You, ma'aml"
"No no-not but ]"
"Not l, but you, ma'm-how's thats'
"Not |, but you, bock'ead."
"Och, yis faith, now | have it nam. 1oI
mean to say that not but you are blockhead.
Fool fool !' exclaimed the pedagoguess, al
most bursting with rage.
Just as you please" quietly returned Pat,
fool or blockhead-it's no matter, as long as
yer free to own it,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

An Irish woman confined in the House of cor
recton in New Bedford, lately received letter
from her friends informing her that her chill
dren were all well. In reply, she stated that
she "had not received so much consolation since
her husband ded!n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

A clergyman having preached several times
in q small town, in which he had not once been
invited to dinner, said, in seriously exhorting
his hearers against being sednced by the preva'
lent vices of the age: II have preached against
every vice except luxurious living, having had
no opportunity of observing to what extent il
was carried on in this town."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

Nearly all, if not all, tn, drinking saloons in
St. Louis. it is said, are furnished with straws
for sucking juleps, by one man, who sells them
for one and half or two dollars thousand from
about two acres of land, on which he grows rye
annually, he sells about twenty-four hundred
dollars worth of straws. They are packed also
10 barrels containing about $4,000 straws, and
shipped to New Orleans, St. Paul and the inter-
mediate places, and the demand is increasing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

"Patrick, you fool, what makes you stale after
that rabbit, when your gun has no lock on it 2"
"Hush-hush! my darling; the rabbit don't
know that"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

B,Rp's NEST SoUp.-Gourmands (says the Paris
correspondent of the Morning Herald) will be
Glad to hear that they have an opportunity OF
eating birds nest soup without going to China
for it. saw large basket of it in Cheyet's
window, this morning. The price is three hRI|l
dred francs (el2) pound!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

A country mayor promised to attend meet
ing, but broke bis engagement. When remon.
strated with he excused himself by saying that
he had been attending another meeting, and then
plaintively added, 81 couldn't come, you know;
can't be in two places at once; am not am
a,Libjous ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

RArs.-Some people believe that rats take q
tenth of the farmers produce. They are GER
tainly very destructive pests, both in town and
country; the person who would invent a GER
tain mode of destroying them would confer q
vast benefit on his species. The only approved
methods are to employ tar around their holes
and runs, and if possible to catch one of the en-
envy, tar him we'll and let him go, or so to balance
the top of barrel that it will turn easily, and
deposit the vermin in the water. Among the
volumes on our table, is the new London book OF
Francis 7. Buckland, entitled 'Curosities Of Nat.
ural History" in which we find two capital
chapters. On the subject Of traps he says:
''Tbe iron wire cage traps, and the common
hutch traps, are sometimes useful in houses, but
they soon lose their efficacy, because after two
or three rats are caught the Others lind out that
it is dangerous machine, and do not go into it.
The traps then do more harm than good, because
the rats smell the bait, come to it from all parts
and as we have seen, news flies quickly among
them, you get your neighbors rats as well as your
own into your premises They play around the
bait, but do not get in the trap; then, being
hungry, both the strangers and the original rats
of the place begin foraging about, and make
holes in the corn bins, cupboards, &c. The same
thing holds good with the fy.papers; it is true
you can catch some of the flies, but you get
double your share of flies in the room, as they
are attracted by the poison placed tor them"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
A Romance.

A paragraph is going the rounds OF the papers
relating how man, named Frazer, was recently
arrested near Baltimore, and committed to the
iail near Moorestown, N. D., from whence be
had escaped, when under confinement for coun-
terfeiting. The story is touched up with little
romance concerning sister of his, who is said
to have struggled hard for a livelihood in her
Younger days, but who is now great lady at
the Court of France-sll Of which is true.
This Frazer was once resident of our county,
He came here with Lucien Mnrat-son of the
illustrious Murat and the beautiful Pauline Bona
parte-nephew of the old and cousin of the
present Emperor. Lucien, assisted By this Fra
zer and French chap, whose name Ne cannot
recall, undertook to build ''city" on Indian
river, between Evans Mills and Theresa. This
was some twenty-three years ago. This trio
were precious set. Horse racing and cock
fighting were more industri0usly attended to-
than legitimate business still grist mill, q few
shops and store were put up, but in the end,
went down under the sheriff's hammer. Thus
began and ended the great city of Joachim. "
The old mill is still standing as monument OF
Lucien Murat's failure in this county. The.
wright who built the mill still holds an express
i've memento of Lucien in the form of 'promise
to pay" given for eighteen hundred dollars
worth of labor performed.
After our adventures left the county, Frazer
went to New York and got rich-Murat went
to Bordentown, N. j., married Frazers sister,
and remained poor. His wife actually supported
him by teaching school. Meantime her brother
continued to wax fat and fast. He became no.
ted as gentleman of wealth, leisure and pleas
ure, withouc giving thought, it is said, to his
relatives, who were then under the frowns of
fortune. The throw of the dice box of destiny
which gave France into the hands of Louis Ma
poleon, also gave peace and glory to Lucien Mu-
rat and his very worthy and hard working wife.
He is now one of the high dignitaries of the En-
pire, and she is one of the first ladies of the
Court. Thus, while the sister occupies the Ely
see Bourbon at Paris, the brother is awaiting
his sentence to serve in New Jersey State
Prison. So the 'play" goes on.- Waterto,ca
IN W Journal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

No doubt the editor of the Southern Mercury
is "a wag," but dog can make hundred bet
ter ones with bis tail any day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
Staunton Spettator,
JOS. A. WADDELL,
k,GMARn L; WAppEhh' hk'tiIY. ~; Proprietors'
TERMS.

u
rsy~ The "SPECTATOR" is publisked once aoees
at Tago Do5GrS md fty Cents gear 'cA1ch may os
discharged 5g The pqyneRt Of TsoO Dollars at a"y t'ns
,oithia Tie ysqr No subscriptions aoN be discontinued
bat at tie option etts Editors, until a|t9rearageS are
1DVERTZSEAENTS of ten lines Cor less,) inserted
tbrs times for one dOar and tVsnty0e cents each
Larger advertisements inserted
IN tie same proportion.
liberal discount mads to those 'cho adrerise 6y the
Professional Cards. not ercseding se0en lines, p be
asserted for one yeGr for So 00-6 months for s3 90
one square, (tealiaeS). )....1 gear: :...-.....sSV w
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AU qdosrtSiag for tess time than three months, sos~
be cQrged for at tie usual rateS$1 90 per square for
the first three insertions, and Centyue cents for each
subsequent issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

Bad Luck is simply man with b
his breeches' pockets and q pipe
looking oD to see how it will co
Luck is man OF pluck to meet
sleeves rolled up, working to r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

SARAH. OF MARLBOROUGH of the duch
ess' charms, when they were at their proudesi
height, had been So fondly priced by the Duke
her husband, as her splendid head of hair. One
day, upon his offending her, by some act of dis
obedience to her sovereign will" the bright
thought occurred, as she sat considering how
she should plague him most, that it would be
hearty vezation to see his favorte tresses cut off,
Instantly the deed was done she cropped them
short, and laid them where be must pass through
to enter her apartment; but, to her cruel disap-
pointment, he passed, entered, and repassed,
calm enough to provoke saint, neither angry
nor sorrowful, seeming quite unconscious both OF
his crime and punishment Concluding he must
have overlooked the hair, she ran to secure it.
It had vanished, and she remained in perple1ity
the rest of the day. The next day, as he con.
tnued silent, and her looking glass spoke the
change-a rueful one--she began to think she
had, for once, done foolish thing
Nothing more ever transpired upon the sub
iect until the dukes death, when she found her
beautiful ringlets carefully laid up in cabinet,
where he kept whatever he held most precious.
The duchess survived her illustrious husband
not less than twenty-five years, dying at the age
of eighty four, in 1774. The love she had for
the duke may, in no small degree, be imagined
from the following anecdote:
Though in her sixty-second year, she still pos
sessed some attractions, inasmuch that she was
sought in marriage by the Duke of Somerset
Her answer was highly characteristic, and great
ly to be admired Marriage is very unsuitable
at my age; but, were | only thirty, | would not
permit even the emperor of the world to succeed
in that heart which has been all my life devoted
tn .John Dnke of Marlborough"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

The Charleston Mercury says that its party
"is against all the isms." Especially patriotism,
we suppose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

my opinion there is no room for hope on youl
part, that the judgment now to be pronounced
will be changed, or that the pardoning power o
the Executive can be successfully invoked in
your behalf Iimplore you, therefore, in view
of the dread responsibilities which are 30 near
at band, that you will not for moment permit
yourself to be deceived by any false and delusve
expectation of the character referred to.
According to all the modes of estimating hu-
man probabilities your days upon earth are now
about to be finally numbered! You will in
few weeks, be called upon to pass through the
valley and the shadow of death.
1t is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of
the living God!
But we are taught to believe that He declares
His Almighty power chiefly in showing mercy
and pity. He has said in His word that through
the great atonement made by bis son the worst
of sinners may be ssved-that whatever may be
the degree or color of your guilt, you may be
washed and made clean by the blood of Christ
that none who call upon Him Alright shall fail to
be heard and answered, nor shall any knock at
the gateway of eternal life without the same
being opened unto him.
He accepted the conversion of q sinner, even
upon the cross. In the volume of His word
there is this one example of pardon in the latest
hour. "There is this one, that none msy des-
poir; there is BUT ONE that none may presume" !"
Humble yourself then under the mighty hand
of God, who by His providence has brought this
condemnation upon you, make full surrender
of yourself into His hands, and by the employ
ment of every moment of your remaining life in
acts of submission and penitence, seek to be pre-
pared for the great event which awaits you.
[The Judge then appointed the 17th OF Sep
tember for the execution of the SENTENCED
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April Z, 1S5S--1y
NTEM sEGAR AND TOBACCO sTORg

NEW SEGAR AND TOBACCO STOR9
~ OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL, and adjoining
Kenerers a,Cery Store.--To the lovers of the Weed
and chewers of Tobacco beg leave to announce thatl
have opened a SEGAR AND TOBACCO ESTAB
LISHMENT at the above mentioned stand d,whereat all
times NAV be found SEGARS of all 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, ustifes
me in saying that can supply all demands and ad-
minister TO the taste of the most inveterate tobacco
chewers and smokers. | hope my many friends will
or to establish myself here, promising them strickland
faithful attention to business.
WILLIAM BARKMAN.
Stannfnn May 2S 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

VIZ j. POINTS hoping, by close and assiduous
w attention to business, to be rewarded with the
patronage of liberal public, wilnvie your attention
to the following Goods:
Brittania Ware, Block Tin Ware,
Painted Toilet Sets, Family Hardware,
Wooden Ware, Willow Ware,
And an endless variety of Plain Ware all ofwhich will
be sold Low FOR CASH.
ssY- Doors West of Union Hall.
Staunton Oct 90 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

UNIVERSAL SUFFRAsE.-The New Orleans Bul.
letin has been lately Publishing a series of able
and convincing editorial articles, showing up the
evils and abuses of universal suffrage. The Ia.
test instance recorded by the Bulletin is that of
the pardon of notorious outlaw by the Gov
ernor Of Mississippi-his excuse for doing so be-
ing the fact that he was thus solicited by ma,
jority of the legal voters of the county in VIII
the criminal was convicted! CommentiH1
this case, the Bulletin says:
I'VE have further suggestion.
the popular principle is thus,ta
lecting coLvicts out Of
also be applied to-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

nR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL IL
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Saurton for the last four years. would
respectfully inform his friends and thepubc generally
that he st continues to practice Dentistry in all its
various branches with the strictest regard to durab
ty and usefulness.
Office on the south-s, Main Street, opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton, Nov 80. 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

ITO THE PUBLIC.-The subscriber respectful
i y informs the public that he is now in the oceu
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. Seherer will give his personal attention to
customers VIM. WH0LEY.
Staunton Ap. % '5S.
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POWELL HARRISON,

~ \ Il N1AVAN II LAI LIZ w,
STAUNT0N, VIRGINIA,
"uL practice In the Courts of Augusta and High
wv land.
=, sg- He may be found at his Office, adjoining the
Shert's office.
Dec. 9, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

nOCTOR JAMES ID. GILkESON-Having
~ located in Saunton, tenders his professional SER
vices TO the public. He may be found, when not pro-
REASONABLY engaged at the National Hotel
Stanton April 7, lS58-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

A J. TURNER, PROF. OF MUSIC,
IA STAUNT0N, VA.-Teaches Piano, Guitar
Flute, Violin, Brass Bands. Orchestra, &C.. also Bal
lad Singing Pianos Tuned in the most accurate man.
ner-warrauted Persons wishing TO buy Pianos VIII
do we'll 10 consult A. j. Turner before purchasing,
as a selection made by him may be fully relied upon
Residence opposite Presbyterian Church.
Nov IS5--Iv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

~ CHOOL FOR BOY YS.-WM. IL. WAD-
- DELLS SCHOOL will be resumed on the lst of
September, He expects to be in possession of the
schoolroom recently occupied by Miss Maria Clarke
Pupils will not be received for less than MONTHS
ness Terms per month, s2.5Q, with small assess
ment for fuel during the session.
Tniv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

r ARD OIL, LAMP AND FISH OILS,
IL Burning Fluid, Camphene and Alcohol for sale
by DR.. Ii. S. EICHELBERGER l. BRO.
Staunton, March g. 1888.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17
r.. L. DOYLE,
AttArnAY NJ Law. StaDDtn0. Va

M ILL practice in the Courts of Augusta, Rock
w bridge, Bath and Highland.
July 2g 1857
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

NEW CONSTRUCTED COAL OIL LAMP,
IN much more handsome, better and cheaper than
the old style. For sale by
DR.. T. II. K ]. C. KINNEY.
Staunton July 6, 1855 Wind. COPY
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j. MI. HANGER

j. M. HANGER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA,
NTILL practice in all the Courts held in Staunton
wv and in the Circuit Courts of Albemarle and
Rockingham Office in the brick-row, in the rear Of
she Courthouse.
Staunton, Dec. 80, 1887
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

Your case is another to be added to the long
catalogue of warnings against strong drink. The
besettng sin of intemperance has large share
in filing the prisons and penitentiaries of the
country. and in not few instances conducts its
victims finally to the gallows. While in custo,
DIV. Won on more than one occasion attributed
your own downfall to this potent seducer, and
as YOU passed by your dwelling place for the
last time on your way to the Jail, you pointed
to the house in which you had carried on your
traffic in liquor and said "that shop has brought
me to this"
In the awful situation in which you are now
placed. I feel that should be wanting in duty
towards you if failed to inform you that in
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-08-17

NTOTICE.-Personsi in want of full suits of Clothes
~ can't do better tnan call upon HENRY BARE,
VINO has very fine assortment OF French Cloths, Cas-
smeres and yestingS, which he offers at reduced pr
oes lStauntOn Nov lS 1877