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Professor Rarey.

We mentioned few days since, that Profess
or Rarey, brother of the horse tanner who has
recently attracted so much attention In Europe,
intending being present at the Ohio State Fair,
now in session at Sandusky. The st. Louis Re-
publican gives an account of tanning expert
ment recently performed by him in that city:
The spectators were shown vicious mare in
deed, wild black vixen, by her proprietor, who
described her unamiable character in terms the
farthest conceivable from fattery, and offered
$25 to any man in the crowd who would sit up
on her back for five minutes. A gentleman
asked If saddle might be used. Answer
"Yes, but you must put it on, for l cant!-
Soon negro driver volunteered, was accepted,
and started to procure q saddle. Meantime
young Irishman, named Michael Burns, applied
fer the lucrative privilege. 1t was granted him;
and he wariy succeeded in bridliDg the mare
He then mounted, and did it handsomely, and
stuck tenaciousy for ten or fifteen seconds only.
He unhappily clung to the bride as be was help
essly thrown, and thus fell at the enrsged crea-
ture's front feet, which were instantly upon him.
He was twice struck in the skull, was severely
wounded, and narrowly escaped death. a deep
and horrible cash was inflicted upon the lett up.
per portion OF the scalp, aud his nose was bro-
ken. Very properly the directors refused to
rlSk d SlllllldE vi WOfoc 1iokSuy1 ono sAS
negro arrived with his saddle, the wild steed
was at once led from the ring, amid loud cries
for Professor Rarey to mount her. The Profes
sor announced that he would re exhibit the mare,
tanned, but would not at once attempt to ride
her for the wealth of the State. He lamented
the rashness which had caused SO sad an acci-
dent.
During the dinner interim we strolled to the
tent of the Horse Tanner, where were the black
shrew and her owner, Mr.. Bernard S. Bradley.
molly Long, he bought six months ago OF
farmer of Highland, Ill. She had killed per-
son who attempted to ride her at Highland, and
was now still unbroken, though seven years old.
Mr.. B. and all his jockeys, and other profession
al horsemen, had vainly struggled to manage
her. ~
During the afternoon exhibition in the ring,
the vicious mare and Professor Rarey entered
the arena, completely subdued. The Professor
sat upon her without saddle, and even stood up
on her back while he addressed the spectators.
Her proprietor also rode her. Rarey was loudly
cheered and complimented on all sides for his
unquestionably genuine success. The reporter,
who was a witness to the tanning process in the
instance of this hitherto intractable animal, says
that, with many others, he is perfectly satisfied
that the Horse Tanning Rareys have the correct
and efficient system. 1t is beautiful one, TOR
it is based upon faith in the thoroughly noble
nature of even an apparently malicious and ma
| lignant animal.
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GREAT DECLINE IN VorINe PoPULAT1oN.-The
Atchison (Kansas) Champion has the following
brief articles in reference to the Unprecedented
decline in the voting population OF the towns IN
Kansas, from which the "Lecomptonites' de-
rived their chief support:
Sad Accident 0uer Too thousand Four
Hundred Persons Smothered-Sdd News from
Southern Kansas.-It is our painful duty as q
nublic journalist to record the most heart rend-
inc and terrible occurrence that has ever come
under our notice. That the reader may UNDER
stand the nature of this catastrophe we give the
details. r %
Last winter there existed in the county OF
Johnson. Southern Kansas, two populous cities,
Oxford and Shawnee. At the December elec-
tion these places polled vote of 2,4O0, or about
/ 200 each; Oxford the greatest number. On
the ID instant an election was held in Kansas,
the result of which has already been kindly for
warded to Mr. James Buchanan, an anti credit
and anti-paper money advocate, who lives at
Washington. At that election these formerly
populous cities castan aggregate vote OF lou Ok
ford polling 20 and Shawnee III. VI these
votes SO were proposition rejected.
We were at first at a loss TO know what caus-
ed this great falling off, but strange foreboding
of something dreadful, together with an anxiety
to lay before our readers the earliest intelligence
impeled us to dispatch special messengers to
Oxford and Shawnee, to ascertain II our pre-
sentiment was true. The couriers returned late
last night, and our worst fears are confirmed.
| 1t is well known that Oxford and shawnee
contain but seven houses each. The inhabitants
are advocates of the doctrine of Phalanstery.-
In order TO accommodate the large population
within their limits, which as their vote shows,
Amounted to over 1000 each, their Inhabitants
were compelled to sleep 1000 in each bed! AL
tbouph this custom answered very well during
the winter, it was attended with dreadful results
in the summer, as the sequel shows. Only 100
inhabitants of those devoted places remained !
The rest have every one been mothered to
death, and thus paid the penalty of their folly in
sleeping 1000 in bed.
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CITY HOTEL
Corner Royal and Cameron Streets,
ALEXANDRIA VA,

SAMUEL HEFLEBOWER,P Proprietor.
j. J. RoBERTs, Sup't. A. w. DEAEL Clerk.
TIME above is 6rst-cass Hotel. Persons travelling
Il to and from the Springs will find it pleasant
place to STOP g@ Omnibuses always in readiness OF
the Depots.
Alexandria March o. 1858.
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nR. III. s. EICHELBERGER OFFERS
IL his Professional services to the public He will
be found at his Drug Store.
Stanton July s, '58.
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VOL. XXXV.
MISCELLANEOUS.
JSo. ID. INsoDEN. GEO. w tNboDhN'
INBODEN & BRO,
ATTORNEY s AT LAW,
STAIfNTDN. VA,

TIME above Law firm is dissolved SO far as practice
in the County Court of Augusta is concerned in
which Court the senior member being Clerk Geo. w,
Imbodeu alone will practice but when the interests Us
rendered in all the other Courts and the partnership
name will be used in recepting for oil claims placed
in their hands, as heretofore.
Aug. 3, '5S-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-28

DR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL IL
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Saton for the last four years, would
respectfully inform hs friends and thepublic generally
that he still continues to practice Dentistry in ell it's
various branches with the srctest regard to durab
ty and usefulness.
Office on the sOuth-s, Main Street, opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton Nov 90 1854
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GEO. NJ. COCHRAN. JAMES COCHRAN
~ COCHRAN & COCHRAN,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
STAITNTON VA

WILL practice their profession IN all the Courts
w of Augusta and the Circuit Courts of Bath and
Highland. Strict attention will be given to oil bus
ness entrusted to their care.
Aug. "a, 1858.
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POW ELL HARRISON
II M HANGER.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, STAUNTON, VA,
XNTILL 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.
Stauntou, Dec. so, 1857.
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DIR. PHILLIP NJ. CLINE,
FISHERSYILLE. VA

ID ESPECTFULLY tenders his professional services
II to the public. When not professionally engaged,
he may be found at his office, adjoining the residence
of P. Schmucker.
Fishersyille March g. 1883
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.IEy " H. STUART. B. BALDWIN STUART.
A XH pUNEPS SHIp

LA w PAIC I N ENSIIlE.
TTAVING associated my son B. Baldwin Stuart
with me in business, we will hereafter practice
law in all the Courts hedin Staunton under the name
and style of ALEX. III. III. STUART IL SON.
Particular attention will be given to the ColLEcrtoN
OF CLAIMS.
The senior partner will also regularly attend the
Circuit Courts of Rockingham and Rockbridge and
the Court of Appeals at Lewisburg. ,
ALEX. H. H. STUART.
Staunton Aug. 81, 1858.
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Staunton Spettatur,
JOS. A. WADDELL,)
L. WADDEL,L, Jr., 1
RICHARD MAUZY, J
TERMS.

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subsequent contRuaace Larger advertisements inserted
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Ieral discount made to those soho advertise By the
year.
Professional Cards. not srceeding seuen laeS oi1 be
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Ladies', and Gents,

ICE-CREAM SALOON.
TINE subscriber has fitted up Ice Cream Saloon,
Il to which the Ladies and Gentlemen Staunton
aud vicinity are respectfully invited.
StauntOn June ~, 1858. WIN. Il. MOUNT.
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r. l.. DOYLE,
4 tf0Fn0T at Law Staunt0U. "

NOTiCE.--0ur Accounts all drawn off up TO
IN the lst of July last All persons knowing them-
selves indebted to u.s. either by account or note, Will
please come forward at once and make payment.
TAYLOR i HOGE.
Staunten, Sept q ls5S-Vind. copy.
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STEEL HOOPS, BRASS AND RATTAN
- do Combs, Buttons, Shetland Yarns of all colors,
Belts, Velvet Ribbon. Friuges, Spool Cotton, and
great variety of notions just received at
PIPER 4 FUNKH0USER.
Stauntou Aug 81. 1855
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]. TURNER, PROF. Of NJ SIC {,
n. STAUNTON, VA.-Teaches Piano, Guitar,
Flute Violin, Brass Bands, Orchestra, &C.. also Bal
lad Singing Pianos Tuned in the most accurate man.
ner--warranted Persons wishing to buy Pianos will
do well 10 consult A j. TURNER before purchasing,
as selection made by him may be fnlly relied upon.
Residence opposite Presbyterian Church.
L lS5--1y
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MACHINE AND HARNESS OILS; AL
H so LAMP OILS ofevery kind, for sale by
DR.. II S. ElCHELBERGER Il BRO
O. LII.
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- CELLING OFF AT COST.-The undersigned
- being desirous of reducing their present Stock Of
Goods TO make for New Fall Stock will sell at
Cost for Cash until the lst of October. Persons IN
want of Goods will find it to their interest to give
o call. BUMGARDNER Il MCCLURE.
Greanville Apo IN 1s5s
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TXTRACTS FOR FLAVORING ICE
u CREAM, CAKE, &C., for sale by DIR. H. 5.
EICHELBERGER Il BRO, such as Rose, Vanilla,
Orange, Strawberry, Lemon, Pine Apple, Nectarlne,
Peach, Pear. Celery, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg also Es-
sences of all kinds for the same purpose.
Sfannfnn- InlY IL. 1855
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that mean assurance who can impeach the

that mean assurance who can impeach the
integrity of a political organization without
the shadow of testimony TO sustain him,
when the ink is scarcely dry that records
the corruption and Disgrace of four repre-
sentatives in Congress-, every one OF whom
Is member Of the same political ascocistion
to which the senator by his late speech Is
entitled to be considered worthy member.
T We shall have much more to say upon
this subject of public expenditures; we in
vite the strictest scrutiny into the past acts
and policy of the two parties-we dread no
investigation, and if we can inculcate with
our opponents strict regard for truth, we
defy all opposition, whether in the honeyed
phrases of kehtucky's sincere senator, or
the reckless assertions of his coadjutor from
Illinois. .e r
While upon this subject We should like
to know when it was before this that senator
Douglas could be silent under such attacks
upon the integrity Of the democratic party?
We have yet to learn that he has raised his
voice in the defence Of the party he claims
to be as much attached to as in days gone
by. He knew that all these statements
were false, and yet be does not consider
them Of sufficient importance to deserve
his-ootice. Having done injustice to Mr..
Buchanars administration during the last
session Of congress and since its adjournment
upon another great and exciting question,
i, could ne. be expected that he would vim
dicate its integrity upon any question:; but
to one 50 tenacious Of being recognized as a
democrat, and claiming all the virtue and
psser pertisent to the association, We did
suppose that he would be induced TO defeud
the organization as represented by Gen.
Pierce's . administration from attacks which
he-knew wire false and unjust.
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| schooled her grief for the time into q sud.
den and sacred submission; and when the
! officers were called into another room to
partake OF the smoking viands she had pre-.
pared, they found her collected, unchang ged
in manner and serene in countenance. The
officer from whom the news had SO rudely
burst, was lost in admiration of her conduct
and was often heard to say, subsequently.
that he venerated woman the more for her
sake.
Towards night the trio departed, thanking
the kind woman with greatfui hearts for
her courtesy. They found their horses rea.
dy saddled, and were forced to the conjec-
ture that Madam Pie-pont had herself, per
formed the duties of hostler.
Gen Washington kindly took her hand
before he mounted his charger, and ad-
dressed her tendsrly and affectionately.-
Tears came to the eyes of his officers as
they listened; but though an increasing pa
lor spread over the widows face, she mur-
INJURED,
81 am thankful, thankful to my God, sir,
that he has deemed me worthy Of demand
ing my first born in this glorious struggle;
he was ready Sir, ready fer life or death"
But when they were gone, and she re-
turned to the silence of that lone house, the
mother wept exceedingly bitter tears. Draw
me the curtain before her sacred anguish
Fairwel old Pierpont house, with your
carpet Of mallows, and old fashioned pots
standing upon the stoop. feel sad at the
thought that | shall never again See its open
door wreathed with vines, whereon hung
clusters of lu1uriating grapes; nor its win
dows, or the lower floor, all opened, with
their curtains of snowy muslin floating with
a dreamy, undulatins motion in the pleas
ant breeze.
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Brigham Young is said to be worth SO,
100000 besides having control of all the
church property in Utah. That latter ex-
ceeds in value all the rest of the property in
the territory, and is exempted from taxation
by the territorial law A correspondent of
the New York Tribune says, in writing from
Salt Lake City:
"In my strolls have been astonished at
the number of deformed persons who are
visible in the streets. ! have never walked
half mile without meeting hunchback or
a cripple. am informed by Mormons that
the cause of the assemblage of such people
in this territory is the claim Of the first pre-
sidency of the church to the possession Of
the power of healing all diseases and curing
all dsformities by the laying on of hands
On referring to the published dscourses of
Young and Kimball, L find repeated in
stances in which they assert thatit has de-
,scendsd to them from the Apostles of our
Saviour, but can hear Of no instance in
which they have attempted to deceive the
public by pretended cures Most Of these
deformed unfortunates are Welsh and Eng
lish. who have spent their al in journsying
to Zion." - w So 81.
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THE WONDERS OF LiGHr.-Not only does
light fly from the grand "ruler ofthe day."
with velocity which is 4 million and half
times greater than the speed Of cannon
ball, but il darts from every rejecting sur
face with like velocity, and reaches the
tender structure Of the eye so gently, that,
as it falls upon the little curtain of nerves
which is there spread to receive it, it mparts
the most pleasing sensations and tells Its
story of the outer world with minuteness
Of detail and holiness of truth. Philoso-
pliers once sought to weigh the sunbeam
they constructed a most delicate balance
and suddenly let in upon it q beam Of light.
The lever of the balance was so delicately
hung that the fiuttering of fly would have
disturbed. Everything prepared, the grave
men took their places and with keen eyes
watched the result. The sunbeam that was
to decide the experiment, had left the sun
eight minutes prior to pass the ordeal. 1t
had flown through nnety-fivs millions Of
space in that short space Of time, and it shot
upon the balance with undated velocity;
but the lever moved not, and the philose-
pliers were mute.
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FLY BlrTEN.-1n the last volume of Ran
dal's life of Jefferson, the following anec-
dote is given as related by Mr.. Jefferson:
while the question of Independence
was before Congress, it had its meetings
near livery stable. Its members wore
short breeches and silk stockings, and with
handkerchief in hand they were diligently
employed in lashng the flies from their legs.
So very yexatious was the annoyance, and SO
great an i1npatente did it arouse in the suf
ferers, that it hast ened, if it did not aid, in
inducing them to promptly affix their sigma
lures to the great document which gave
birth to an empire republic.
"The anecdote had from Mr.. Jefferson,
at Monticello, who seemed to enjoy it very
much, as well as to give credit to the inhu-
ence of the flies. He told it with much
glee, and seemed to retain a vivid recolec-
ton of the severity of an attack, from which
the only relief was signing the paper and
flying from the scene"
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EanatiCism in EgyDt.

The following account of the great fanatic
close Of the Moohedie Nebbc festival in
Egypt, is from the "Memcir and Letters OF
the late Thomas Seldom, artist q work
lately published in England:
This morning the Sheikh rode over the
PROSTATE bodies Of the fanatics. After wan
dering about the fair with Fletcher, we met
a Mr.. hieutenantl Burton, who, kaowing
the Arabic language thoroughly has taken
the dress. Finding the door Of the Sheikh s
house open, We went in and found q great
many Europeans there, with a crowd Of
Arabs, kwasses. dervshes, and men and
boys Of all nations. Seats were ranged on
each side for the Europeans We came in
at about eleven, and had 10 wait more thar
two hours before the Sheikh arrived. Du-
ring the interval number OF jugglers and
serpent-taners performed their evolutions.
Two men, very wildly dressed, went through
some very bad sword and buck'er exercise
Then men came in with pointed iron spikes
about fifteen inches long, with large knob
Of iron at one end, garnished with short
chains. These they stuck in the corners Of
their eyes, and twirled them round then
they dug the pointed end against their heads
and bodies; then q man sat down and they
placed the pointed end on his omach,
" "uiist man StoOu upon II, ticn iiley Ialu
four or five on the ground, point uppermost,
and the jugglers walked on them they then
brought in the skewers, and thrust them
through their checks and arms, and through
the flesh on their di,s-havng stripped to
the last.
1.-The performance began now to be very
disgusting; they foamed at the mouth, and
seemed TO be intoxicated, falling back into
the arms OF those behind them, apparently
fainting. One man howled, srowled like a
lion, and ravcd like maniac This conti-
nued for some time, when the serpent men
came in with the asps round their necks, and
then some Of the fanatics rushed on the
snakes and tore them with their teeth, and
when four or five men held them back, they
struggled fearfully and tried to bite them
As tue banners now appeared, the lower Or
der of them lay down side by side on their
faces, while the others, the better dressed,
took them by the legs and shoulders, and
pressed closely together.
by the time that a compact mass was
formed, half a dozen turbanned dervshes,
with long sticks, rushed in over them, and
the Sheikh on horseback, a man leading his
frightened horse, who trod heavily, like one
pacing through a bog. He swervsd and trod
on one mans head and on the legs of others.
The Sheikh sat lying back, as if stupefied
and in pain, dressed in a huge green turban,
and supported by dervish on each side
Some of the men were | fled up, as if hurt,
and all seemed to be in, or 10 sham, an in
toXicated ecStacy."
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Wagon Mandatory.

UyE subscriber respectfully returns his thanks the
Il public for their past very liberal patronage and
takes occasion to say that he has enlarged and newly
fitted his Wagon Shop, at his old stand Columbus
ST., and is prepared to make and finish the
plete and durable Farm Wagon offered in this market.
He guarantees that sensible shall be troubled
with "enntdrrdssn.eDf in deciding upon the
ricrity of his Wagons. He imports material from
New Jersey Missouri with which to msead the pub
lie but relies upon the native timber of the north
west. Having taken the Diploma at the County Fair
for the best Farm Wagon in every respect he is pre-
pared to make more of the quality If desired.
WM PALMER
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THE NEW YORK BAKERY
RY NHEIIER & 1,SnN

1HE undersigned would respectfully inform the nha
L btauts OF Ottawa aud vicinity that they now
prepared furnish the choicest variety OF Crackers,
Butter Soda, Lemon, Boston Oyster. Abern-ha,
a~d Water Biscuit. Also Bread Cakes, Brown Bread,
Pies, &c, &c in good variety. Confectionery OF the
choicest selection, constantly hand. Ali kinds Of
Fancy and Wedding Cake made 20 order.
The subscribers having spared no pains eyre'se IN
fitting up wagon for the convenience and accpBlmDta
on or eir customers and the public generally
able furnish snythin. in their tine those who de-
sire TLos- wishing the New York Wagon cali daily
will please send their orders the Y. Y Bakery,
the Post Office
rT-Rcmeubcr the place, in Hossack-s Block, next
door of the Meat Market, Main Street. Send in
your orde7s and they viii receive promP; attention.
J. n WHEELER rset:l Jos siaPS1S.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
PLEASE LOOK AT THIS.
Carriage Repository,
OTTA W.. HLINOI

The Alvord Carriage Manufacturing Company have
Just replenshed their stock of Carriages and Buggies
from their Idntyoctory an Connecticut, which makes
US large and fine assortment of Barouches
livery and Business Buggies, with Elliptic Spring and
concord style, also Sliding Seat Bugges Light Spring
wagons with two seats &c, all made Of Connecticut
timber, by the best mechanics and in tie most durable
manner-all warranted, which selling at very
low prices To our old customers wish 10 express
our thanks for their liberal patronage and to all
that ntend to merit the confidence OF the Public
We have shop attached to our Repository for doing
all kinds of Carriage Eepairr at short notice and
the best manner. Store on Main Street.
Ottawa, July 3, ISIS H. W. JONES, Agent.
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Nj l /. l. l y L Il J..
MISS MINER

"OCLD inform the ladies of Ottawa and vicinity,
w that she has now received her stock Of SPRING
MILLINERY GOODS, all OF which have been selected
with great and she will he happy TO have ladies call
and examine them, whether they wish 10 purchase
not.
She hopes by strict attention - business, and 'oec
prices, merit liberal share OF patronage. apiI