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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

Alta debating society in Schenectady the
other night, the subject was;
(which was the most beautiful production
girl or strawberry!"
After conducting the argument for two nights,
the meeting adjourned without coming to con-
clusion-the old folks going for the Strawberries
and the young ones for the girls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

Men are born with two eyes, but with one
tongue. in order that they should see twice as
much as they say. The same is also applicable
to boys and women.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

1t is very erroneous imputation upon one
of our prominent politicians that ''he drinks
hard" There's nothing in the world that he
can do easier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

Some great genius has made the astounding
discovery, that the centre Of gravity may 10
found in Quaker meeting
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

aShske where is Shon :" o representative from
Dicberland was heard to enquire of his little
son. s.Down in the meadow shooting Shay
birds NIT stone," was the pert reply.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

Wheat although considered by some as ma.
tive of Sicily, originally came from the central
table land Of Thibet, where 1t yet exists as
GRASS. GRASS with small, mealy seeds. Rice was first
brought from South Africa, whence it was ia
ken to India, and thence to Europe and Ameri'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

SIT was the saying of Sir Robert Peel, 4 never
knew man to escape failure in either body OF
mind, who worked seven days in the week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

What did the cat say when she looked out
the window when the Ark got aground
SIS that ay.a-rdt ?"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

"We have to pay for everything" as q maj
said when musquto, after voluntary sere
made, sent his bill into him.
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How old are youa' said magistrate to o
German arraigned before him.
Il am dirty
sAnd how old is your wifea"
Mine wife is dirty
sTben. sir. YOU are very filthy couple, and l
wish to have nothing more to do with you."h
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JNNA ~N~N---N~
to the following Goods:
Painted Toilet Sets, Family H8rdware' Hardware
Wooden Ware, willow ware, -,
And an endless variety of Plain Ware, allofwhlch will
be sold LOW FOR CASH.
HSy~ Doors West of Union Hall.
Stauntou. Oct, 30, 1856
nR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL 4
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permaneny in StauptOn for the last four years. would
respectfully inform Lls friends and thepubhc generally
that he still continues to practice Dentistry IN all ltS
various branches with the strctest regard to duraol
Office on the south-s, of Main Street, opposite the
old Spectator Office.
StauutOn Nov. ~. 1854
no THE PUBLIC.-The subscriber respectful
ly informs the public that he is now in the occu.
nancy 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 aesGmmooateo Win rNo
Mr. ]. b. Scherer will give his personal attention to
customers WM WH0LEY.
Stauntou, Ap 2s, '5S
REENLEE DAVIDSON, ATTORNEY
&T AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC AND COMMITS
SIONER IN CHANCERY, LEXINGTON, YA-Prac-
tces in the Courts of ROckbridge aud the adjoining
counties.
80 Particular attention paid to the Collection of
ofClams.
OFFlce-with his father, J. D. Davidson, Esq,
Lexington, April Z, 1SjS-ly
A j. TURNER, PROF. OF MUSIC. {.
a. STAUNT0N, YA.-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 VIII
do well 10 consult A. ]. TURNER before purchasing,
a selection made BY him may be fully relied upon
Residence opposite Presbyterian Church.
Nov. IL, 1S5.-ly
T AW FIRM-IMBODEN 4 BROTHER.-The
i 4 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. IMB0DEN,
Jan. 6. lS5s-6m G. W. IMB0DEN.
NOTICE.-PersonS in want OF full suits OF Clothes
~ can't do better tnan call upon HENRY BAKE,
who has very fine assortment OF French Cloths Gas
simeres and Vesngs, which he offers at reduced pri-
oes lStauntOn, Nov. Is, 1851.
nSNABURG, Heavy Twill Twill Linens, Cotton.
~ AIDES, Cloths, and Cassimeres, can be found all
right at PIPER Il FUNKH0USER'S.
Staunton, April 2S, SO.
HATS ! HATS The largest stock Of Hats ev
Il er brought to this market will be sold at the
lowest rates by GABRIEL HIRSB.
Stanuton, May 12, '5S.
DAPER HANGINGS-8OO pieces Wall Paper
i Just received and for sale by
Staunton, April 7, 1865. RObERT COWAN.
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POETRY Y
7 Miss thee Dear Sister.

For the Spectator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

II AW FIRM-IMBODEN 4 BROTHER.-The
i 4 undersigned have formed u partnership in the
practice of the Law One OF them may be found at all
times in their office in Staunton.
j. d. IMB0DEN,
Jan G. lS5s-6m G. W. IMB0DEN.
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NIOTICEs-PersOns in want OF full suits OF Clothes
~ can't do better tnan call upon HENkl BAKE,
who has very fine assortment OF French Cloths Cas-
simeres and Yestngs which he offers at reduced pri-
oes. lStauntOn, Nov. Is, 1857.
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DIAPER HANGINGs--SOO pieces Wall Paper
Il just received and for sale by
Staunton, April 7, 1855. ROBERT COWAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-22

HATS HATS THE largest stock Of Hats ey.
Il er brought to this market, will be sold at the
lowest rates by GABRIEL HIRSH.
Stanuton Nav 12, '5S.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22
AUBURN, PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA MAY %, 1858
A Russian Baby.

In the life of Russian peasant there is
period anterior to all tunics, mantles, and
even sheep skins, during which they lead
kind OF mummy life, only unlike the Egyp-
tian, it is the first instead of the last stage of
their existence; for the Youngest children
are always swaddled and rolled up tight in
bandages, SO that they can be conveniently put
away without risk of getting themselves into
mischief or danger. On entering one of
their houses, an enthusiastic traveller thinks
he has come upon some pagan tribe, having
their idols and penates, with the heads well
carved out, and the rest of the body left in
block. He looks curiously at one laid upon
a Shelf another hung to the wall on peg, a
third sung over one of the main beams of
the root, and rocked by the mother, who has
the cord looped over her foot. "Why that
is child!' cries the traveller with feel
ing similar to that experienced on tread
ing toad which was supposed to be a stone.
"Why, what else should it be!" answers the
mother. Having learned so much in SO
short time, the inquisitive traveller wishes
to inform himself about the habits of the
creature; but his curiosity being somewhat
damped, by the extreme dirt of the little
figure, he enquiries of the parent when it is
washed. "Washed!' shrieks the horrifed
mother, "washed! what, wash child. You
would kill it," discouraged alike from per-
sonal Investigation Of the subject, and from
inquiry, he turns TO the elder children
When freed from its bandages, the child's
education begins at once, and is wholly Of a
practical character. He-or she, for it is the
same with both sexes--makes his first slrug-
giles in life by tloundeling in the sand or
mud in front of the house, clad in coarse,
ragged shirt, and nothing else. Being taught
by stern experience to shun, if possible the
Charybdis of mud he falls upon Scyla, in
the shape of a lean, long legged pig, which
is always prowling about on the chance of
something to eat. Looking upon an occa-
sional tumble as one Of the natural evils of
life, and therefore bearing no malice against
his heavy and sometimes inconvenent com
panlon, he begins to initiate the pertinacious
diligence with which that animal takes every
thing into his mouth, rejecting only what is
abeolutely impossible. Having SO far finish
ed his education as to distinguish between
the evil and the good, in matters of palate
at least, he is promoted to the privilege of
the family meals of black bread and "stchi,"
or cabbage SOUP and to the dignity of an
old sheep skin
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22
California Land CMces.

Three additional land offices have been
established in California, which increase the
full number to six Tie districts as arrang-
ed by the President. stand as follows
No. l. humboldt District, including that
portion west of the Coast Range, and north
Of the line dividing townships seven and
eight. n...
No. Q. Marysvillc District, including all
east Of the same range, and north of the
line dividing townships seven and eight.
No. 8. San Francisco District, includ NO
all west of the same range, south of the
line dividing townships seven and eight, and
north of the first standard parallel north.
No. 4. Stockton District, containing all
east of said range, south of the line dividing
townships seven and eight, and north of the
third standard parallel south.
No. 5. Visalia District, including all east
of the same range, south of the third stand
ard parallel south, and north of the eighth
standard parallel south.
No. 6. Los Angeles District, containing
all the residue Of the south part Of the State.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22
NUMBER RI, 81.

expenditures Of the government, moved that
the bill be postponed until December next.
The friends of the bill strenuously opposed
the motion, but it was finally carried by~A-
vote Of twenty-five to twenty-five.
The Senate had passed the bill for the ad-
mission of Minnesota by vote Of 48 to 8.
No action had been taken in the matter by
the House. r4
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs
have instruced their chairman to report re-
solution directing tho President to take i'm
mediate steps for abrogating the Clayton
Bulwer treaty. afk
\ Mexico.
Letters received from Vera Cruz of late
date, state that, with the sixteen officers,
leaders in a projected Santa Anna movement
in Mexico, who were arrested on board the
British steamer Dee, at Tampico, on the 2lst
OF March, letters were taken with them tend
ing to show that Santa Anna had entered
into an arrangement with Spain to subject
the Mexican Republic and to establish a
monarchy or to make it foreign depen-
dency.
The arrival of the steamer from Vera
Cruz at New Orleans on the 18th Of April,
brings Mexican intelligence that Gen. Osollo,
acting in behalf of the Zuloaga Government,
had t; ken the city of Guadalajara, captur-
ing the entire Government of Juarez. Osollo
was on his way to the city Mexico, and would
probably be declared President of the Re-
nnhic
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22
The Gate Of Paradise.

Twas evening and the gentle Eve,
Still lovely as the morn,
Sat in the glorious moonlight
With her lovd eldest born.
Twelve summers ripened on his cheek,
And glowed within his eyes
"Tell me-" he said, "dear mother,
The tale of Paradise"
Tomorrow, when the morning sun
Doth first begin to rise,
Then will l lead you on your way
To the gates of Paradise"
The morning came and as she went
She said in accents low:
"Now shall you learn and tell to me
What long I've wished to know.
''First, see if from the eastern gate
The flaming sword has gone,
And if the presence of the Lord
From the garden is withdrawn.
Trace every winding pathway 5.
That once used to tread,
And see if all my lovely trees
And all my flowers are dead
"Then go you to the well-spring, Cain,
Where was wont to lave
My burning cheeks. and stoop to taste
Its cool, o'erfowing wave
Deep in the shadow of the fount
My statue saw there,
With no vesture but it's innocence
And overshadowing hair.
"When you are there, my dearest one,
Fail not to look and see,
If still remains the rose-bush
Once planted there by me;
So planted, that the chrystal well
Reflected leaf and flower,
And could see the image
From the window of my bower.
''Look-look you there! the garden
On yonder distant swell:
O lovely spot! my happy home!
Still, still love you WE'LL"
She knclt upon one snowy knee,
With lifted hands and eyes,
While her young son fed swiftly
Toward the gate of Paradise
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22
MOUNTAINEER HOUSE.

IA THIS we'll known Tavern Stand, on ~
C:iu the Sacramento Road, 64 miles south ::jA
Of Auburn, having been purchased from the for
mer proprietors has been thoroughly RENTED ana
ble Hotel for Travellers and Tcamsters. An ex-
cellent TABLE will always be kept; the BAR
furnished with superior LIQUORS, and the
STABLING good and commodious. No pains
will be spared to render guests comfortable, and
those who may extend their patronage to the
house. may be assured of finding well kept and
pleasant Hotel. "a WIN. MULLEN
Mountainecr House, April l7-2m ~
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22
Alfalfa...Chile Glover.

The Committee of the California State
Agricultural Society in their late report say
1t is certain, that on large districts Of our
country, when other grass crops dry entirely
up before the month of June, alfalfa will,
when well rooted, continue green the year
round, yielding three hay crops annually, and
affo,ding a full pasture, equal in richness to a
grain field. This crop seems designed by
Providence for our peculiar climate. Whilst
it makes good hay, good pasture-srring
summer fall and winter-it, unlike the native
club or cas- 'ern red clover, has its seeds Sc
curely encased, as the rich burr clover Of
our southern counties, but is superior to that
in the absence Of its prickly burrs. The
principal advantage of this clover consists
in its capacity to send its roots to water,
however deep and thus draw sufficient mois
ture to keep green throughout the dry season.
Our visiting committee found, at Mr.. Cam
eron's farm, on Feather river, that the roots
Of this clover had penetrated to low water
marx, depth of over seventeen feet. This
crop, however, is said to have this popularity,
which should be well understood, that when
once well rooted, it cannot be cxterminated,
and Of course no other crop can be cultiva-
ted on the same land.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22

The MILLERIrEs AGAIN MovlNG.-The
Newark (N. J) Advertiser says some Of the
leading Second Adventists, in that city, have
again set period for the destruction of the
world-protcssing to have discovered the
errors of their previous calculations, and to
have finally ascertained the exact TRUTH
They regard the recent financial depression,
and the prevailing religious excitement, as
signs of the last days. BY the next arrival
from Europe, they expect to hear Of the
destruction of the city of Rome, and this
will portend the conflagration Of the world
next summer. +tH 3a of
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22

A new novel, Mabel Vaughan, has been
issued in San francisco, which thc6scrar.
mento Cnica pronounoes good. .fv4
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22

Don't run about and tell acquvintances
that yon have been unfortunate. People do
not like unfortunate people for their acquain-
tances.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22

TnE BRrIsI NoRrn AMERICAN COLONIES.
There seems every reason to feel confident
that the Colonies of British North America
are not only seriously contemplating the
peaceful severance Of al! direct political con
necton with Great Britain at no very dis
tant day, but that the English Government
itself is not at all indisposed to an ultimate
amcable relinquishment of her sovereignty,
and the erection of the whole North Anne
riran Colonies, including the Bermudas and
West Indies, into one Independent nation of
about three millions of people. This of
course is not the acknowledged object of the
proposed union, but it is perfectly under
stood.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22
The Use of Snails.

In tie provinces of France where the vine
is cultivated, snails of large size abound.
They are gathered by the peasants, put in
small pens for few days, salt water thrown
on them, to cause them to discharge what
ever the stomach may contain-then boiled,
taken out of the shell, and eaten with a
sauce. They are considered luxury by the
vine -dressers.
Cataract on the eye can be cured by ap-
plying drop of clear water taken from the
live snail, by piercing what might be termed
the tail of the snail shell with a pin. This
application has the effect Of eating off the
substance that grows over the sight of the
eye. relative of mine was thus cured; the
sight was totally eclipsed Of one eye; by ap-
plying this water two or three times a day,
for some time say two or three months, the
sight was restored, and remained good. This
was prescribed by physician as last re-
sort Correspondent Scientific Americam.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22

Two IMPORTANT HARBoRs DIscovERED.-
The Russian naval expedition under Count
Putatn, which was last summer commission
ed to make explorations letween the mouth
of the Amoor and the japanese and
Chinese seas, reports having discovered
on The coast of Manchooria, opposite the
island of Madsmia, (Jesso), two harbors ca
pable of affording protection at all seasons
to the largest fleets in the world. They
were named St. Vladimir and st. Olga. A
river, which empties into one of those har
bors, was named Avvacum after the inter
prefer to the expedition, priest who was for
many years attached to the mission iu Pc
kin. At Nangasak, Putiatin negotiated a
supplementary treaty with the japanese,
which allows, among other privileges, the
the residence in Japan of a Russian Consul,
with his family. The expedition at last ac-
counts in the Chinese waters, was watching
the progress Of events before Canton.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22

BOILING QUARTZ IN MERCURY. = Some
miners at Angels Camp, Calaveras county, az
cording to the Sonora Democrat, have tried
the experiment, to limited extent, of boiling
their auriferous quartz in mercury and are
so highly grati6ed with the results
that extensive improvements are projected
with view to constitute the boiling process
as much fixture in quartz mining as the
mill itself. Some are sanguine Of the brilliant
results to flow from the adoption of the inn
provement, and important revolutions are
predicted for the future.
The experiment can be tested in any open
iron kettle; a broad or fat bottoned one is
preferable. When covered with sufficient
water the mercury will not waste, as many
suppose. The proper material, to test is
tailings from a MILL and the period named as
the proper length Of time Is continue the
boiling is two hours.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22

"Now, George, you must divide the cake
honorably with your brother Charles."--
"What is honorably mother!" 1T means
that you must give him the largest piece."-
"Tben mother, L rather that Charley should
divide IL" l.n.-
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22

SINGULAR PHES oMkNo oN.-The steamboat
Pike, on her downward trip from Red Bluff,
when in the vicinity of CoIusi met myriaIs
Of flies, which filled the air, almost dark
ening the atmosphere They were collected
toghether in large swarms, and IN one or two
instances were mistaken, in the distance, for
the smoke from an approaching steamer
They were much larger than the ordinary
houseAy, and were somewhat beetlelke in
appearance. Such phenomenon has never
before been observed id that section Of tie
country by the 'oldest Inhabitants"
Sacramento Nsitor.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-22
Arrival of the John L. Stephens.

The John L. Stephens arrived on Saturday,
the 18th inst. bringing the mails and large
number Of passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-03-30
PERSONAI.

go. Capt. Ward, L. 5. A, is at the National.
go. Hon. Francis w. Pickens Of South Caro-
lima, is stopping at Willards' Hotel.
go. Albert Smith once defined a muR az soft
thong which holds a lady's hand without sousey-
ing u.
80. Littel's Living Age, hitherto published in
Boston, hiss p: ssed into the hands OF Stanford 4
Delisser Of New York.
p. We are requested, says the Richmond
Wing by the friends Of Mr. Bolts to state on
his authority that he is not and has never enter
tanned the least idea of becoming a candidate for
the Mayoralty OF that city.
zee. The Massachusetts Senate, at last accounts.
were engaged In deciphering 4 letter from Hon
Rufus ChOate, which n has been guessed relates
10 the case Of Ella, injured at the time Of Burns
rendition. We presume the Senate is sill sitting
49,. Hon. ID. w. Bishop, Of CT, was SUNNI n
ed home last week by the dangerous Hines. of
his child. His friends In this CITY will b. yIad
10 learn that the child is recovering and thai Mr.
Bishops return may be looked for shortly
&C.. The New York correspondent OF The
Charleston IL c. Courier says tLst the LETTING of
his theatre by Mr Button for religious purnosas
has turned his attention to serious things and
that at his request prayers lave daily been pul
up for him at the religious meetings.
The New Orleans Picayune questions the
truth of the assertion of DR.. Bacon tina more Tan
puages are spoken la New York than ia any OF her
city Of the world, and puts in claim In behalf
OF New Orleans. Pic. triumphantiy asks If Con
go, Choctaw, Cherokee and Seminole are in use
In Gotham,
.... MI Moore, Of the New Yo'k Historical
Society, says the correspondent OF the Richmond
Wing, Is engaged on a life OF General Charles
Lee, Of fatal Monmouth memory. He Is In pos
session OF some startling facts connected with the
private history and secret motives Of that strange
and cratic officer, which will make a deep SEN
sation In literary and historical circles.
-. The New York pspers, we see are in con-
uoseIsy whether Mr. Benton is III in bed or up
and hard at work upon his Z" AbridQmentf
Either may be said To be true, as Mr. b who
seems determined TO die in harness. has we
near, Tor the last week alteTnated almost hourly
between his couch and his writing desk ne
has brought his " Abridgment Of the Conore.
sional Debates" down to the close OF Main Van
Buren's administration, and has entered upon
that Of Harrison and Tyler. r0"