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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
THE SECRETS OF THE AMERICAN HORSE TAxRR.

THE SECRETS OF THE AMERICAN HORSE IAMRR.
The Buffalo Advertiser intimates that II Is
cognizant of the peculiar secret possessed by MIR.
Rarey. the celebrated horse-tamer now in Eng
land, and employed so successfully BY him ID
subiupating the most vicious and unruly OF the
equine species. The principle, il is thought, Is
doubtless the same as that now in use by horse
breeders and horse-trainers in various parts OF
the country, and consists mainly in kind treat
ment, in subduing the fears of the animal, and
accustoming him to unusual noises and objects.
Bat there are other influences, somewhat OF
mesmeric character, and employed as adJuncts,
to ensure the more complete success ol the
borse-tam such as caresSes, the use OF drugs
agreeable to the horse, scratching in parts not
easily reached by the animal itself, giving food
or water after long ahstiDence has oceasioned
hunger or thirst, the ,qrefu use OF various tones
of the human voice, &c.
The chief secret, however, according TO the
Advertiser, which paper has the authority for
its statement from those who understand and
practise the art, consists in raising one OF the
fore feet of the horse, doubling the knee. and
keeping strap around the fetlOck, fastening the
foot close to the arm or shoulder. The nurse
then stands upon three legs. Having next put
on surcipgle, pass long strap or rein through
the suroingle, and fastening one end OF it around
the fetlock OF the other fore foot, attach the
other to the surcingle after the animal is thrown,
SO closely as to deprive it of the use Of the limb.
In this item the treatment may be varied by
fastening the second tetlock to the arm or shoul-
der after the animal is down."
This plan, says the Advertiser, is successfully
pursued by many skillful horse-breakers in
Western New York, and the horse yields TO the
necessities Of the case his spirit Of opposition is
broken. .r,.t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

i, HOTEL L1FE.-Dr. Mackay, in letter to the
London News, speaks about hotel life as follows
In England. the newly married couple take &
house, furnish it, and live quietly at home. Ii
the cities of America, tor the rule does not ap
ply to the rural districts-they take apartments
at the hotel, and live In public. The hotel sys
TEN is equally we'll adopted. 1t saves trouble,
annoyance and expenses but at what a cost
of the domestic amenities! To eat 10 public
now and then may be desirable; but for ladies
to take all their meals every day, and all the
year round, in the full glare OF publicity, to as.
sociate datiy-almost -hourly-with strangers
from every part of America and of the world
These are certainly not the conditions which t.
an Englishman's mind are conducive to the true
happiness and charm of welded life.
And it is not only tie influence of this state
of things upon the husband and wife to which
sn Englishman objects, but its influence upon
the young children who play about the corridors
and halls Of such mansions, and become prema
turely old for want Of fresh air and exercise
and over knowing tor the experiences they ac
quire and the acquairtances they contract. Per
haps fast people may consider such objections
to SAVIOR Of 'old fogyism;' perhaps not. Th'
system is peculiar to America, and therefore
strikes the attention more foreibly than if i
were common to the civilized world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

HoNARARLE CONDITIONS years ago, in
what is now flourisbing city in this State, liv-
ed stalwart blacksmith, fond of his pipe and
of his joke. He was also fond of his blooming
daughter, whose many graces and charms had
en>nared the affections of susceptible young
printer. The couple, after q season of billing
and cooling, engaged" themselves. and nothing
but the consent Of The young lady's 'parient"
prevented their union. To obtain this, an inter.
view was arranged, and Typo prepared little
speech to astonish and convince the old gentle.
man, who sat enjoying bis pipe in perfect con-
tent. Typo dilated upon the fact Of their long
friendship, their mutual attachment, their hopes
for the future, and like topics, and taking the
daughter by the hand. said 81 now, sir, ask
your permission to transplant this lovely flower
from its parent bed"-but his "pheeliDks" over
came him, be forgot the remainder of his rhe-
torical flourish, blushed, stammered, and finally
wound up with-"from its parent bed, into my
own" The father keenly reished the dscom.
future of the suitor, and after removing his pipe
and blowing cloud, replied well, young man,
| don't know as have any objections, procided
that you marry the gal .tirstW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

TELLING TALES OUT OF SOHooL.-The Wash
ington Star, in its notice Of the Presidents evee
on Tuesday evening, says:
The clear bracing atmosphere last night sent
the bellies of the metropolis to the White House
with rosy cheeks of Natures own touching up.
By.the.way, d lady friend was so good last night
as to hint to us valuable receipt, being nothing
less than an infallible test by which bachelors,
and benedicts too, ii they have any curiosity,
may distinguish genuine color from that bought
at the shops. Thus, if the lady's ears are of the
same roseate tint as her cheeks, or measurably
so, the color may be set down as natural, and
not otherwise, as nature never perpetratess the
anomaly of giving pallid auricular appendages
and brilliant compiexions to the same wearer.
Small chance there will be, however, of ap-
plying the test now that the Star has betrayed
the confidence and published the secret OF its
"lady friend" for the consequence will be that
ladies who do put artificial color upon their
cheeks-if such ladies there be-will hencefortl
pay the same attention to their "auricular ap-
pendages" and SO bribe or. bind them to secresy
N. Y Com.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

A FAMILY SUPPORTED BY EAGLES. -Luckombe,
in his Tour through Ireland in 1779," says
I'm most of these mountains (he MacGillycad.
dy's Reeks in Kerry are numbers OF eagles and
other rapacious birds. have been assured that
some years ago, certain poor man in this part
of the country discovered one of their nests, and
that, by clipping the wings OF the eagets, and
fixing collars of leather about their throats
which prevented them from swallowing, he daily
found a store of good provisions in the nest
such as various kinds of excellent fish, wild
fowl, rabbits, and hares which the old ones
constantly brought to their young. And thus
the man and his children were well supported
during hard summer, by only giving the garb
age to the eaglets to keep them alive"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

MAN WITH LIGrNlNe RoD.-A person resi-
ding in the Twentieth Ward (says the Daily
News has exhibited the strangest phase of mo
nomaua. Although sane, and accounted man
OF strong sense upon other subjects, he has not
ventured into the street for many weeks, during
a rain storm, without lightning rod attached
to him. 1t is an iron rod about five feet in
length, with trio of prongs at the top, and so
bent that it hangs or hits upon the crown of his
hat, where it is fastened, with the upper end
rising some ten inches above him and the rod
running down his back outside. being held to its
place by a band about his waist The lower
end stands out an angle of forty degrees, like a
monkeys tail, SO Us to convey the electric fluid
some distanc, should he be struck while walk
ing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
NO. XIII.
Life of an Ex.Editor in Texas.

George W. Kendall writes from his Texas
home the following characteristic letter. 1t was
not meant tor publication, but the Boston friend
to- whom it was written cannot forego the temp.
tation, and it appears in the Boston Post:
| Thanks to early hours, constant exercise in
the purest air in the world, clear conscience,
and an occasional glass of old Bourbon whiskey,
which was distilled before the invention Of
lstryclInine, l have grown young again, here, at
my frontier home among the Texas mountains
feel like new man, as it were-in short, like
q cat-bird.
One may, perhaps, wish to learn the mode and
manner of my life heresways; let me enlighten
you. Three days In each week usually pass at
my rancho here, three or four miles from New
Braunfels, with my family; two days spend at
the Estancia, place of mine, 80 miles west, and
where my focks of sheep are pastured, and the
other two am on the road backwards and for
wards my conveyance an old Jersey wagon,
with two trusty horses. There is one gap of
miles on the road, without house, and anoth-
er Of 10, yet the way is not lonesome. / never
pass it over without seeing an abundance OF deer,
turkies, partridges and the like. carry along
side of me double-barreled gun, Sharpe's RI
fe, and one of Colts revolvers, and some kind
Of game is sure to grace my wagon both going
ana coming.
Ny sheep now number some 5000, and finer
focks You never set yo1r eyes upon; in May
hope to count upwards of 1000, as my lambs
come in April. have, besides; fine gang of
brood mares, besides some 40 cows, and like the
elder Mr.. Norval, to feed my fooks and increase
my store is now my constant care.' Did not
once tell you that had much rather see my
lambs skipping upon the hills and playing in the
valleys, than to witness the pirouettes and en-
trechats of the best corps du ballet that ever ex
listed. Ii did not say as much to you it is new
ertheless true. have seen good deal in my
day, Jim-the world, the elephant, &C., bus new
er saw anything which afforded SO much real
enjoyment as my focks when doing well. And
since | have been here on the spot in person,
now nearly two years, have had extraordiDa.
ry good luck. have not lost two per cent. Of
my sheep per annum, and when / tell you that
20 per cent. is the average loss the world over
you may well imagine that my success is re.
l never sell eve, or anything that
produces. have pastursge for 10000 sheep
and any number of horses and cattle, and
to see all this space covered is now what am
working for. don't bother my head q moment
about Kansas, or Bro. Brigham, or politics Of
my kind-don't care who is President-fea
Tod and hate the Indians-am Indifferent about
Walker and the devil-try to keep my feet warm
ind head cool-and smoke my pipe, in peace
with all mankind. What do you think ofitf"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
A Gun of Bitters.


Thoughtless people would have the world
made up of sweets they would expuDge bitter
substances as useless. When, however, we look
into natures sbratory, We see that bitters have
not been made in vain. The consumption Of Bit
ter substances by the human family is SO great
that it can only be compared to the demand for
sweets. Bitter substances. like sweets, can be
extracted from great variety Of plants growing
in different parts OF the earth
The purest bitter principle is yielded by tho
quassia tree, so called after q negro named Quas-
81, who used il with remarkable success in curing
malignant fever which prevailed at Surnam.
Nearly all he bitter plants are called tebrifuge,
from their power to cure fever. 1t is not, how
ever, in ll-heath that btters are solely used, but
in ordinary beverages, which are not absolutely
essential to support life. The principal bitter
used in England is well known to be derived
from the hop plant; in Germany it is from worm
wood in Italy it is from absinth. In the latter
country we see men smoking their cigars, and
if leisurely conyersing, they drink "bottled abb
sinth," which to an English palate, is so bitter
as to be perfectly nauseous. In the Leyant they
eat sort of gourd or bitter cucumber. Some
of the Biblical interpreters think that this Is the
plant spoken of in the second book OF Kings,
chap. 8, yer. 30.4I, on tasting which TOR the
uISI lillc pcopio cASioiihSo w SSiiSn", tpSiS
is death in the pot" but on being mixed with
meal there was mo harm in it." In Scotland
they dry and chew the roots ofth bitter vetch;
these roots are also put into their whiskey. The
bitter vetch is reputed to have the power of al
lying hunger and thirst for alengthened period;
but in London the "evening topers' drink Bit
ters in the morning to stimulate the appetite.
There are great many other bitter plants us
ed in various parts of the world. In Sweden
the marsh sedum, or wild rosemary, takes the
place OF the hop; and in. North America they
have plant called Labrador tea, which affords
more bitter infusion than the China tea used
| 10 England. Among the other numerous btters
we must not forget the chamomile, the bitter OF
which is said to be the only remedy for night
mare. Marmadale turnip-tops, and many other
things are included among the bitter food which
we eat and relish. i
| 1t is not little remarkable that young peo-
| pie have a dislike to anything that is bitter,
while elderly persons generally prefer bitter
things. This is just as it should be; for as life
advances our spiritual self would seem to require
sort of grease to the wheel, a resin to the bow,
and this is well supplied by bitters. rs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

How TO SAVE YOUR SoLEs.-It consists mere
ly in melting together tsllow and common rosin,
in the proportion Of two parts of the former to
one of the latter and applying the preparation
reeking hot, to the soles OF the boots or shoes
as much of it as the leather will absorb. One
substantial farmer declares that this little recipe
alone has been worth to him more than the
price of five years subscription to the newspaper
publishing it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

1t is impossible to avoid the use of terms of
art An author, while discussing the Corn Law
question, was heard toinqnire what price thread
was published at and printers boy, just re-
turned from delivering letter, declared that he
found the place out at last, "but it was at the
top of the house, and he had to open halt q
quire of doors before he could get to it."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

A New CoUNTER-BLAsr TO ToBAooo.-Two
distinguished clergymen--Rev. Drs. Tying, Epis-
copalian, and Cox, Presbyterian-ha taken
recently very strong ground against the use Of
tobacco. DR.. Tying, we understand, pronou1cos>
cigars to be the "Devips plsythngs." DR. Cox
goes still iurther and, in old King James, style,
pytalism, with concomitant dirt inetfabls." L
has been we'll observed that if the Devil could
be killed by hard words, DIR. Cox would be q
dead shot.-N y Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

A pointed discussion is now going on as to
''whether the Bible should be revised or let a.
lone" There may be some propriety in revis-
ing it, but we guess it is sufficiently "let alone"
already.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

The Duke of Cumberland told DR.. Price that
he had read his pamphlet on the National Debt
with much delight, and sat up so late to finish
it that it almost blinded him.
"Rather strange" said the author, ''that it
should have such an effect ON your royal high
ness, for it has opened the eyes of almost every
body else"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

A woman in Court was testifying in behalf Of
her son, and swore that he had worked on a
farm ever since lie was born. The lawyer, who
cross. examined her, said: "You assert that your
SON has worked on farm ever since he was
born2" II do" "What did he Go the first
year2" HE MIXED" The lawyer evaporated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

t, and, after the cloth had been remove
,ade a few appropriate remarks, concludil
sentiment, in response to which the di
lished guest delighted the company by d.
ing the annexed beautiful poem:-
John and Jonathan.
Said brother Jonathan to John,
"You are the elder born,
And can bear another's hate,
But not your slightest scorn.
You've lived life of noble strife,
You've made world your own,
Why, when follow in your steps,
Receive me with groan?
l feel the promptings of my youth,
That urge me eyermore
To spread my fame, my race, my name,
From shore to furtherest shore.
feel the lghtnings in my blood,
The thunders in my hand,
And must work my destiny
Whoever may withstand.
"And if you'd give me, brother John,
The sympathy crave,
And stretch your warm fraternal hand
Across the Atlantic wave,
I'd give it such cordial grasp
That earth should start to see,
And ancient crowns and sceptres shake
That fear both you and me-"
Said brother John to Jonathan,
"You do my nature wrong;
never hated, never scorned,
But loved you well and long.
If children Of the self-same sire,
We've quarrel'd now and then,
Twas only in our early youth,
And not since we were men,
And if with cautious, cooler blood,
Result of suffering keen,
sometimes th;gk you move too fast,
Mistake not what mean.
I've felt the follies of my youth,
The errors of my prime,
And dreamed for you-my fathers SON
A future more sublime.
And here's my hand, It's freely given,
StTtlCu IL v cl
And wish you from my heart of hearts
A higher life than mine.
Together let us rule the world,
Together work and thrive
For if you're only twenty.one
Pm scarcely thirty-fve.
"And have strength for nober work
Than e'er my hand has done,
And realms to rule and truths to plant
Beyond the rising sun.
Take YOU the West and the East,
Well spread ourselves abroad,
With trade and spade and wholesome laws,
And faith in Man and God.
"Take you the West aud the East!
We speak the self-same tongue
That Milton wrote and Chatham spoke,
And Burns aud Shakespeare sung;
And from our tongue, our hand, our heart,
Shall countless blessings flow,
To light two darkeued hemispheres,
That know not were they CO."
Our Anglo-saxon name aud fame,
Our Anglo-Saxon speech,
Received their mission straight from Heav' n
To civilize and teach.
So here's my hand, | stretch it forth;
Ye meaner lands look on
From this day hence there's friendship firm
'Twixt Jonathan and John %
They shook their hands, this noble pair,
Ard ,,,ar tho tsalectric cbainD
Came daily messages of Peace
And Love betwixt them twain.
When other nations, sore oppressed,
Lie dark IN Sorrows night,
They look to Jonathan and John
And hope for coming light.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

CURE FOR PoLYGAMY.-Punch say that Presi-
dent Buchanan need not throw away powder
and shot upon the Mormons. Let him send
them fashion books. The necessity of crinoline
will destroy polygalny. 1t will render Brigham
Young himself unable to support more wives
than one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

Speaking of lions, said hard.shell preacher,
discoursing OF Daniel in the den of lions, There
he sot all night, looking at the show for moth
ing it didn't cost him red cent"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

Lord William Poulette was said to be the au-
thor of a pamphlet called "The Snake in the
Grass" A gentleman abused in it sent him q
challenge. Lord William protested his inno-
cence, but the gentleman insisted upon denial
under his own hand. Lord William took up
pen and began-"This is too sartefy that the
book called The Snake
satisfied your lordship has already convinced
me that you did not write that book"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10
staunton Spsttator,
Jos. A. WADDELL,
I b,Cn %APpEsih'u ARD EMsihk'uEYY, ~ fF0prie'0r''
TERMS

~ The "SPECTATO IS published once a '0eee
NJ T,ro Dollars and fifty Cents gear aOlch may be
DISCHARGED 6y the payment Of TirO Dollars at any time
gtiin he year No subscription eeW be discontinued
Jut at the option fs Eaitors until all errsGra9es are
ADJ DVERTESENENTS Of ten lines Cor lsss,) inserted
three times for one doar and tWeRtVe cents for saed
subsegueat contiaUaAce Larger
ils the same proportion
IBsrJ dscount made TO those aoho adusrtiss By the
yeGr. IL, 6s
Professional Cards not ercsediRg sevsn tnes wS De
tnsspsb for one gear for SIS 0O-6 months f0r 80 W.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

Rivol said of Buttons son, who was very
dolr, that he was the worst chapter OF his faith
er's Natural History.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

TTAVE now on hand amost splendid supply OF ital-
ii ian and American Marble, which they are manu-
featuring into Tombs, Monuments, Head ana foCt
Stones, Table and Bureau Tops Alsosome ofthe very
neatest and most chaste patterns for Cemetery purpo-
ses with Lambs and other designs, carved to lay on
the top Pastery Paint and Muller Stones, CONSTANT
ly on hand Having had long experience in the bus
iness and worked in the most difficult and delicate let
ter carving with great success they feel assured that
the taste Of the most tastidous be pleased at their
work.
They have recently opened branch of their estab-
lshmeut in the town of Harrisonburg, where one OF
the partuers is ready and prepared receive orders
All demands promptly attended to.
Stauuton, April % 1856
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

AL apertisRg for less time ttaR months, 'g.sS
BE- CHARGED for at the usual rdtesSl % per square To
he frst three Insertions and tVsHyTs cents T0r eacH
subsequent issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

nI0O REV ARD Runaway from the subseri-
SlUU Der, on Sunday night, the 4th INST, my h
ER0 MAN named Davy. He is about 81 years
old feet or inches high color black, and straight
front een worn little short, eyes set pretty deep IN
his head. purchased him some time In September
last, Of James McCQmb, Of Tbs county WIN give
the above reward of fifty dollars i delivered 10 me-
or secured in Jail so that get him. ,,,,,,,,,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

DEEDE 4 MENDENHALL, LAND AGE WIS,
ID will selec, and enter Government Land with ash
or warrants, make investments, loan money (at west
ern rates pay taxes and transact general Real Es
tate Business throughout the Northwest Address
BEEDE Il MENDENHALL,
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-10

CTOyES! STOVES Nv. j. POINTS has 3
y full assortment of Cooking, Parlor and Box Stoves
and Coal Buckets, and TIN Ware of all kinds
Stauuton, Oct. ~, 1856.