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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

SOCIAL REVOLUTION IN IRELAND.-The regen-
Grafton of the Emerald Isle" proceeds quietly,
but with extraordinary rapidity. Only ten years
ago, the country was shaken to its centre by po,
litcal agitations. Some of its most beautiful
districts were in a deplorable condition. The
people were not ooly suffering the worst ills OF
destitution, but divided intn factions which con-
tended for supremacy, with all the fierce zeal
inspired by faDaticsm. The hopes Of the Irish.
man were not fixed upon his native land, but
far away ocross the sea. The tide ofemigration
rushed from ireland as if the Island had been
desolated by curse. But the political aglta.
ton which came to a head in l848. subsided at
ter the banishment of MITCHELL Meagher, and
the other leaders. The passage of the "encum-
bered estates act" had powerful effect in the
liberation of estates from heavy burdens ard
more equally distributing the soil among men Of
all classes and creeds. Agriculture and other
branches Of industry have received strong i'm
petus. The wages of labor have increased
Many of those who emigrated during the dark
and troubled times, prior to 1S49, have returned
to their native land. Ireland is now improving
in every respect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

THE GREAT END OF SocIErY.-Property con-
tinually tends to become more vivid idea than
right. In the struggle for private accumulation,
the worth of every human being is overlooked.
The Importance of every mans progress is for
gotten. We must contend for this great idea
They who hold it, must spread it around them.
The truth must be sounded in the ears of men,
that the grand end of society is to place within
reach of all its members the means of improve
ment, of elevation. Of the true happiness of man.
There is higher duty than to build aims houses
for the poor, and that is, to save men from be-
ing degraded to the blighting influence Of an
aims. house. Man has right to something more
than bread to keep him from starving. He has
right to the aids, and encouragements, and
culture. by which he may fulfil the destiny of a
man; and until society is brought to recognize
and reverence this, it will continue to groan un-
der its present miseries. Claiming.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

The BEST TREATMENT FOR Girls" Young
ladies are naturally susceptible; but when they
have opportunities of comparison and choice
mongst great number, they are far less likely
to tall in love imprudently than when their
choice is mure limited, and generally an eractly
that proportion. 1t you wish girl to do tool
isb thing, the right way to bring il about is to
shut her up in country house, keep her from
coming ont as long as possible, invite no gen
temen, and give her no opportunities OF speak
ing to anything masculine alb We The rank OF
handsome footman or athletic game.keeper.-
King-ley's Honoria is t,y no means an impossi-
bic or improbable example. Brought ir contact
every day of their lives with variety OF gen
tlemany and cultivated characters, Ms well as
Others, young ladies are apt to form finer Judg
ment of men than when they see them at rare
intervals, and few Of them. under which circum-
stances they are apt to appear either angelically
or diabolically fascinating.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

We have some funny stories about the freshets
in the West. but here is one from the Memphis
Appeal which is a trife ahead of any OF the 9th.
ers: The Kate Frisbee on her last trip had
among her passengers gentleman OF Bolivar,
who was going to see friend of his, fifty miles
up the river. His business was this: One day
last week he saw nondescript sort of article
floating down the Mississippi near his planta-
ton: it resembled miniature Noah's ark, with
the hull knocked of. Curiosity led him to board
it, when he was astonished to find himself in the
store of friend residing fifty miles up the river
The contents were not greatly injured. de nee
the store to the shore, and started OIL TO- let MS
trading friend know where he might ind hls
lost place of business"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29
NO. xxx.

In the hearing of an Irish case for assault and
battery, counsel, while cross-examining one
of the witnesses, asked him what they had at
the first place they stopped att
-Four glasses of ale."
"What nexta"
1.-TWO glasses Of whiskey."
"What nexta"
"One glass of brandy"
"Wbat next2"
"a fight"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

CAUTION TO EMeRANTs.-There is said to be
an organized gang of swindiDg land brokers In
Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota, who
rob the emigrants by selling them counterfeit IT,
ties to lands In Iowa there are already detect
ed sales of land to the amount f$l00,0 900, under
these fictitious titles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

STRANGE AND REVOLVING CusroM.-A recent
communication to the Indian Office from the
Superintendent of Indian Affairs at San Francis
co, reports strange but slockug custom that
prevails among almost oil the Indians of Califor-
MIA. This is that Of burying alive. When
widow dies and leaves young children, rather
than trouble themselves with their support, the
tribe to which she belonged will bury the or.
phans alive. The superintendent states that he
will use all his efforts to put an end to this cru
81 practice, but it has been impossible to pre-
vent it entirely as yet, even on the government
reservations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

EDIrINe IN TIE EAST INDIEs.-In the account
of the trial of the ex- King of Delhi, we read:s
"The court was occupied the whole of the
eleventh day with the examination Of q person
naned Chunse, formerly editor of native pa
per entitled the Delhi News, conducted on g
novel principle-the editors duty being to write
it to his subscribersn eff a ~ .. 80
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

1t Is said that one of the editors of the Lewis
burg Chronicle, soon after commencing to learn
the printing business, went to see preachers
1subter. The next time he attended meeting he
was considerably astonisbed at hearing the min.
ister announce as bis text: Nv daughter Is grev
eIlsly tornented with deyi.Y - y. .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

AN ADVENTUROUS VIRGINIAN.-Mr Ficklin, a
native OF Albenarle county, has rendered very
valuable services to the army in Utah. We
have frequently seen his name mentioned in
connection with exploits demanding great cour
age and endurance. The following, from the ar
my correspondence of the Baltimore Exchange,
will be read with interest:
IAN arrival Of more interest to the army
which occurred to.dsy, is that of Mr.. Fckn,
who was dispatched with party of men soon
after our arrival here last fall on an expedition
to the Northwest among the Flatheads for the
purpose of procuring horses. His journey ex-
tended nearly to the frontier of British Ameri-
ca, and has not been wholly unsuccessful; Il
considerable number of animals have been Sc
cured for the ensuing campaign. He has lost
but one of his own animals, and even that was
eaten by himself and party. He at leugth be-
came very much Strengthened for provisions,
aud at one time laid himself under obligations
to Digger Indian for small quantity OF wheat,
which the Indian had somewhere found among
the Jesuit missions in that region. A pint of
this served as q ration per day-not for horse
but for man. This Mr.. Ficklin is young man
who has the energy and endurance of bar OF
steel. He is graduate of the Virginia Military
Institute, and does honor, not only to his State
and her military institution, but also to West
Point, from which that institution is legiti.
mate ramfcaton. He formerly belonged to
Magraw's surveying party, when, with q few
revolvers hung from his waist, he used to thread
these mountain valleys alone with as much un
concern as if they were city streets. On the
breaking up of the surveying party he offered
his services to the army, and they were gladly
accepted. He says that the Flatheads have lost
great many of their horses during the last
year from distemper."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

WORTH TRYrNG.-The French Gazette Medi-
icsl states that charcoal has been accidentally
discovered to be cure for burns. By laying
piece of charcoal on the burn, the pain subsidies
at once. By leaving it on for an hour the wound
will be healed. 1t is certainly worth trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

Some queer revelations are sometimes made
in courts. Last week, in Philadelphia, one By
rum sued Lloyd & Go. to recover 1864 for
work called Kane's Arctic Expedition. The ev-
idence showed that Kane had nothing to do with
the book, and that it was in fact cheat through
out. 1t was proved that an engraving OF pic
ture representing the Advance as stuck fast IN
the ice, was copied from an old picture in the
life of Capt. Lewis Cook, with the exception OF
the ice, which was put in according TO Byrums
fancy that the portrait of Sontsg, one OF Kanes
officers, was copied from the likeness of an old
highwaymsn in the Police Gazette, and the oc-
cultation of Saturn from an old geography, &C.,
&C. The book, nevertheless, gave immense sat
isfscton to the public, who bought thousands of
copies, ard it was puffed at round rate in most
of the newspapers to which a copy was sent.
The jury made the publishers pay.
He who tells you the faults OF others intends
to tell others Of your faults.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

THE ANGLO FRENCH ALLIANoE.-Jerrold wss
in France, and with Frenchman who was en-
thusiastic on the subject of the Anglo French
alliance. He said that he was proud to see the
English and French such good friends at last
Jerrold-"Tut !! the best thing know between
France and England is-the sea-" Hree
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

To cure the headache, in Mexico they give q
teaspoonfnl Of rum, poured into the ear! The
head should be bent down on the side from
which the pain proceeds, (says Thompson, the
Mexican traveler.) and, after receiving the fluid,
the patient should remain quiet until the pain
subsidies, which is usually in three or four min
ufaa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

A bright and beautiful bird is hope. It will
come to Us amid the darkness, and sings the
sweetest cong when our spirits are saddest and
when the lone soul is weary, and longs to pass
away, Il warbles it's sunniest notes, and tightens
again the slender fibres Of our heart that grief
has been wearing away.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

= The PRICE OF WooL.-The Cincinnati (0hio)
Price Current says that dealers in wool seem
inclined to wait until it is brought to market,
instead of visiting the various points to pur.
chase. 1t is thought that the prices of washed
will rule from 20 to 35 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

a A man named VIM. Simoock, of Washington
county, Pa, recently lost his wife in the morn
ing-was arrested by the constable at IL o'clock
married his second wife before highland
followed the remains of his first wife, in COM
pany with the second, to the grave the day af-
ter. t.--
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

On few occasions recently, gang of pick
pockets have adopted the plan of making excur.
sions from New York to Staten Island. One
who is a good swimmer falls overheard, to gath.
er sympathizing crowd, so that his accompli.
ces can operate. This was tried, on Tuesday,
on board the Hunchback. The captain having
hesrd of the dodge, let the fellow remain In the
water till lie was nearly drowned. No arrests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

A quaint writer observes that at seventeen,
with reference to her beau, a woman inquiries
which is he2 At trenty. grown more ambitious
soho is he2 At twsnty .fve, the world having
produced its effects, what hashs3 But at thirty,
despair, where is he? Is it true, ladies2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

Let you be ever so pure, you cannot associate
with bad companions without becoming addict
ed to some of their bad habits. Evil company
is like tobacco smoke--you cannot be long in its
presence without carrying away q taint of it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

A dandy wishing to be witty, accosted bell
man as follows: ls.a
"You take all sorts of trumpery in your cart,
don't you9'
"Certainly-jump in"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

DEEP SEA SouNpINGs Until recently the
depth of the ocean and character of its bed have
beep concealed from human observation ever
siuce its waters were separated from the dry
land. For ages many efforts were made to solve
these problems, but without success, until Lieut..
John NJ. Brooks, of the United States Navy, was
| fortunate enough to hit upon contrlvance
which has etfeclually removed obstacles in the
way of their solution, until his invention, deem.
ed insurmountable. And now that practical
result of incalculable value to the whole worlo,
due mainly to the revelations of his lead, IS on
the eve of accomplishment, (the laying OF the
Atlantic telegraph it is due to him that pub
lie attention should be directed to the agency
which his invention has had in encouraging the
projectors of this grand scheme to prosecute the
work
We learn from Lieut.. Maury that until the in
vention of Brookes lead, it never had been as
certained whether the pummet had ever reach
ed the bottom. This Coubt has been complete
" removed by Brooke's contrivance, and the
depth of the ocean appropriated with sui
| ficient accuracy for all practical purposes. Nor
was it known whether there might not be cur
rents over the bed of the ocean of sufficient
strength to prevent stationary position 10 the
telegraphic cable or abrading agencies there, ad-
eouate to the destruction of the wires. The
lead has established the fact, that the water
which covers the bed of the ocean is in state
of perfect tranquility. and soft cushion there
provided, upon which the wires can safely rest
| free from all danger of disturbances from any
source. Is it, then, an improbable supposition
that but for the discovery of these facts, due en-
tirely to Brooke's invention, capitalists never
would have invested their capital in an enter
prise involved in so much uncertainty, ard in
the execution of which so many unknown OBJ
stacles were to be encountered2 Nor can it be
believed that the Government either of this
country or of England, would have lent their
aid to an undertaking which, but for the reve-
lations of the lead, would have been justly stig-
matized as visionary and unworthy of serious
consideration -TDi0n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

UNREMITTINa KINDNEss.-"Call that a kind
man." said an actor, speaking Of an absent &C.
quaintsnce; "a man who s away from his tam
lis and never sends them farthingl Gall that
kindness!" "Yes, unremtting kindness" 'sr-
rold reped. ,f.f-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

The safest bank in the world for depositors is
Davy Jones' locker. II has been computed that
there are eight hundred millions in gold and
Jewels at the bottom of the sea, on the route
between England and India.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

A Leavenworth, Kansas, paper relates ter
rible accident as having occurred in one OF the
principal streets of the place. One of Its chiet
officials was almost killed by-an accidental DIS
charge of bis duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

FEcUNpIry OF FLIEs.-rbe flies are beginning
to hecome numerous and troublesome. The
streets and the houses will soon be full of them.
The ingenuity of man has not yet invented a.
GENTS that can destroy them as fast as they come.
Nor is this to be wondered at, when it is known
that from single fly more than two millions of
these pests are produced in one summer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

While an officer was bowling, n cannon ball
passed over his head aud decapitated soldier
who stood behind him. "You see" said the Of
ficer to those near him, "that man never loses
ANYTHING BY poteness."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

FoRoE OF LIGHTNING 1t has been proved on
one occasion, says the Scientific American, that
a flash of lightning must have struck the church
ST. Georges, Leicester, England--wlth force
equal to more than 1000 horse power. SIN
gle horse power is equal to raising $4,000 pounds
one foot high in one minute. The force Of the
lightning therefore, was equal to SS4,O00,OOO
hounds raised one foot high in one minute
This is equal to the power OF our largest steam
ers. having "a engines of 800 horse power each.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

A minister who had received number Of
calls, and could scarcely decide which was the
best, asked the advice of faithful old African
servant. who replied: "Msssa 60 whar dar's de
most debil.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

"You are very handsome" said gentleman to
a lady. "Ah 2 so you would say If you did not
think So" "And so you would think" answer :
ed he. "thouQh do not say So"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

.what ugly child is that under the window,
Sussn2' 'Why it is mine," replied Mrs. ).
10 call the dear, beautiful, pretty little creature
ip. and let me kiss her !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

There are at least two thousand people, OF
both sexes, from other States scjournDg in lndi-
ana and Illinois, for the express purpose Of get
ting rid of their wives and husbands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

A gentleman with large six,shooter in his
hand was asked.
us that horse pistoll"
"No" lie replied, "It's only Colts"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

If any Of the pretty young girls would liketo
have fine moustacbe upon their upper lips,
thew shall be indnlged just as soon as ours has
time 70 erow.-Prentice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

"Every heart" says Longfellow, "has its Sc.
cret sorrows, which the world knows not, and
oftentimes we call a man cold when be is only
sad"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

Alively Hibernian exclaimed, at party where
Theodore Hook shone as the evening star, "Och,
Master Theodore, but you're the hook that no.
body can bate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

There Is town in Michigan where the church
bell is rung every day at ID O'Clock, for the peo-
pie to take their quinine, as they have the ague
all around.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

. "This Is too grave a matter to make hght of,
as the whale said to the man who was dipping
the oil out of his head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

The English Mexican BuDdhoiders recently
held meeting aud endorsed Gen. Houston's
ban of a protectorate. This is one ofthe exfia-
ordinary signs of the times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

no THE PUBLIC.-The subscriber respectful-
Il ly informs the public that he is now in the oecu,
puncy OF the House occupied by John u. ScheTeI 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 PKO-
VISIONS. for themselves and Horses, &c.
Mr. j. B. Scherer will give his personal attention 10
Gus .omers WM. WHOLEY.
Sst.,ntnD An 90 "a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

1say, printer, do you take Manhatton money
"No."
"What's the reason-ain't it good2
eyes"
"Why don't you take it then1"
because we can't get it!"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

The love Of ruling aud tile love Vt accumula.
tion are the two furies which torment mankind
beyond all Others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

A MONSTER OMNIBUs.-The largest omnibus in
France is 10 be found in the small town OF Ca.
vaillon, and the origin of it is somewhat singu-
lar. The proprietor Of an extensive silk spin
ming mill 10 that place employs about so wome-
or young girls, most of whom belong to the sur
rounding villages, and are in the habit Of spend
ing the Sunday with their family. For that pur-
pose they were accustomed to start on Satur
day evening and walk distances varying from
to u miles, and return on the Sunday evening
more fatigued than by along days work. In OF.
der to remedy thatinconvenience, their employer
had this omnibus constructed, which has tive
rows of seats, one over the other, and can con.
tain about 60 passengers. When the mill is clio
sed on Saturday evening, four strong horses are
attached to it, and it conveys the females t.
their respective villages and on Sunday evening
proceeds to collect and bring them back.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-29

REENLEE DAVIDSON, ATrORNEY
VI AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC AND COMMlS
SIONER IN CHANCERY, LEXINGTON, YA-Prac-
tiees in the Courts OF ROckbridge and the adjoining
counties.
s7y@ Particular attention paid to the Collection of
of Claims.
OFFtcg-with his father, j. D. Davidson, Esq.
I.nrinntnn Anril z. lSaS-lY
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nR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL =

nR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL 4
- MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Saupton for the last four years. would
respectny inform Ls friends and public generally
that he st continues to practice Dentistry in all its
various branches with the strctest regard to durab-
ty and usefulness.
Office on the south-s' of Main Street, opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton Nov 2g, 1854
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j. TURNER, PROF. OF NJ USIC,
N. STAUNT0N, VA.-Teaches Piano; Guitar,
Flute Violin, Brass Bands Orchestra, &c; also Bal
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do well to consult A. ]. TURNER before purchasing,
as a selection made by him NAV be fully relied upon
Residence opposite Presbyterian Church.
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