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ARAB PaovEaBs.-If your friend is made of
honey, do not eat him all up.
Ii you travel through the country of the blind,
be blind yourself.
When you are the anvil have patience; when
you are the hammer, strike straight and well.
He who canrot take hint, cannot compre-
hend long explanation.
Take counsel of one greater, and one less than
yourself, and, afterward, form your own opin.
ion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

ONE OF JrRRoLp's BEsT.-At social club, to
which Jerrold belonged, the subject turned one
evening upon music. The discussion was ami
mated, and certain song was cited as an ex-
ouisite composition. "That song," exclaimed
an enthusiastic member, always carries me
away when hear it" Jerrold-looking ca
gerly round the table-"Can anybody whistle
it E"
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TROUBLE IN TIpPERARY.-A serious difficulty
occurred 10 the Senate Chamber, near the close
of the session, between Senator O'Flaherty of
Bally shannon, and Senator O'Rourke OF Ballyma-
hon. An act was under consideration, to ap-
point q day of humiliation and prayer, for the
purpose of arresting the progress OF sliding bogs,
in Ireland. The Hon. Phelim O'Roprke had, in
some-slight degree, overstepped the pfoprieties
of debate, and designated the Hon. Tooley Nc
Doodle as son of a-gun, and no better than he
should be. Upon this, the Hon. MIR. McDoodle
sprang to his feet, and exclaimed-"And if it's
mysilf's no better than should be, let me tell
the mimber from Ballymahon he's no better nor
that. It's an etarnal thaet he is, and villiaD,
aud baste of bogtrother." Upon this, the
Hon. Mr.. ORourke hurled his shialy at the
Hon. Mr.. McDoodle, which unfortunately hit
the Hon. Mr.. O'Flaberty in the pit OF the ston.
acb, at the moment when he was eating cold
potaty, and knocked him fiat on his back. The
Hon. member, as he fell, caught the eye of the
President, and exclaimed-"Mr. President, it's
mysilt has the floor, sir, anyhow, and | would
just ask the Hon. mimber il that shillaly was
intended to be applied to me-" The Hon. Mr..
O'Rourke was understood to say that he had
nothing to explain but that the shlllaiy might
spake for itself A duel was certainly expected.
But we are happy to say, that, by the friends OF
the parties, everything has been satisfactorily
explained. All the gentlemen having declared
that they have all unbounded respect for one
another, and agreeing to avail themselves of the
occasion to form a mutual admiration society,"
Boston Transcript.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

Tie heat is 10 oppressive and drought prevails
to such extent Sn certain localities of France,
that in spite Of the recent storms, water begins
TO get scarce. At Versailles, particularly,
where the flow of the Morly aqueduct is inter-
ruuted. water is sold at fabulous prices. Peo-
ple talk of its being o franc for little over q
quart, -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

A Spanish writ{r, speaking of lady's black
ewes. saws: They Ire mourning for the murders
they had committed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

ORIGINAL LETTER FROM GEN. JACKSON.
Boston Transcript states that the following is a
copy of an original autograph letter by Andrew
jackson, in the collection of Mr.. Fl. W. D. Bry-
ant, Of Boston:
''HERMITAGE, August "a, 1888.
"Dear Sir:-I thank you kindly for the peru
sal of your pious uncle's letter, which you were
good enough to enclose for my perusal.
"Should you live to see this pious divine, your
uncle, present him my kind regards, with my
prayer for long continued life of usefulness and
happy immortality. Say to him would long
since have made this solemn public dedication to
Almighty God, bat k!,owing the mretciedness
of this world, and how prone many are to evil,
that the scofer of religion would have cried out
hypocrisy has joined the church for political
effect
II thought it best to postpone this public act
until my retirement to the shades of private life,
when no false mputation could be made that
might be injurious to religion.
"Please say to him, l we'll remember the
pleasure had of taking him by the hand and
receiving his kind benediction, for which am
grateful. 1t would give me pleasure aoo in re-
tirement to receive and shake him by the hand
"Present our kind regards to your amiable
family, and receive for yourself our best wishes.
~ remain, very respectfully, t
Yours, &C.,
ANDREW JACKSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

!. AN INDIAN LovER.-Miss Bishop, the writer
of 'sFloral Home," who went to Minnesota rs o
teacher, received an offer of marriage from an
Indian. He came to her dwelling decked in all
his fnery-scsrlet flannel, rings. feathers, new
ly.scoured b-ass ornaments and bears claws
and through an interpreter announced to her
that she must be his wife. ltwss urged that he
had one wife. He replied, sail the band have
as many as they can keep, and have but one."
As an extra inducement he promised that she
should have the best corner Of his lodge hunt
by his side, and eat with him, while the dark
squaw was to hush the papoose, cook the TODD,
carry the game, plant and hoe the corn, and
provide wood and water. Miss Bishop, little
Ia fear of the 'green eyed monster" even If the
other claimant did hold an inferior position, de-
clined the distinction. The Indian then begged
dollar to buy shirt, and left with q naughty
air. Next day he was drunk. But Miss Bish-
ops associate almost Jared worse she had been
only few weeks in the country, and was iguo.
rant of Indian customs; young warrior, smit.
ten with her, called often; hoping to be rid Of
him, she gave him ring, he interpreted it as
token of partiality, and returned to take her to
his lodge; she modestly but firmly refused to &C.
cept his offer, and the next day be again return
ed with six young braves to compel her to 60
with him. Explanations and interference saved
her
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

Goethe says that every one hides within him
self something which, IT known would make
you hate him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20
stauaton Spettator,
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EProprietors.
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TERMS.

~ The "SPECTAT0R'' is published once a scesk
at T,eo Dollars and tty Cents gear, scich may be
discharged By tie Payment Of 7a'O D0tIars at ang time
.oiin he gear 10 subscription eoU Be discontinued
but at the QptiO" the Editors ~"tiI ata'reardges are
paid.
ADHERTZSEAENTS of ten lines (or less, } inserted
res times for dollar and ts0entyge cents each
Observation-Disclosures. Larger inserted
in tie same proportion.
liberal discount made to those qoho aapsrtiss By the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20
vanity of Great Men.

Men of the highest genius are often betrayed
by vanity, and the want of proper balance a.
mong the powers of their minds, into the perpe-
tration of follies nearly approaching the acts of
downright idiocy. We are told that the Duke Of
Wellington when he first saw Nelson, was lost
in amazement, and could scarcely be induced to
believe that he was the man who had followed
the French feet to the shores of Egypt with a
sagacity that astonished the oldest politicians of
Europe, and destroyed it in the bay of Aboukir,
SO childish so full of vanity, SO laden with friv
olity, was his ordinary conversation. From all
that has been said of Murat, no man would dis.
cover in the military top adjusting his laces and
his moustaches before mirror, and conversing
in the affected style OF the merest ballroom pup
py, the greatest cavalry officer in the world
To listen to the ordinary conversation of one OF
our own great military leaders, no man could
believe that he was the most renowned Captain
of the day. One of the ablest and greatest law
yers this republic ever produced was so full of
atfectation that, when about to speak in great
cause, he would dress up in riding suit, and
enter the Court, booted, spurred, and bespatter-
ed from head to foot with mud, to induce the
belief that the effort which he was about to
make. and which was to be the result of weeks
of intense study and reflection, was but the in
spiration of the moment. We once, ourselves,
knew Virginia Judge, who had been a very
eminent member of Congress and had few equals
at the bar in the whole Union, accused by his
associates of destroying all conversation where
YER he went, and monopolizing the whole talk,
which he confined to descriptions of his planta
ton. his overseers, his negroes, his brick house,
his OK, his ass, and whatever else he lived pos
sessed of; and when he had exhausted these sub
iects SO far as he himself was concerned, he
would then do the like favor for his brother
Yet the world never denied the actual talents Of
these men, but set down these little falings, un-
pleasant as they undoubtedly are, as eccentric
tiles of genius" ."-Rich, Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

ITO THE PUBLIC.-The subscriber respectful
4 ly informs the public that he is in the occu.
pancy of the House occupied BY John B. Scherer and
that hereafter will be- opened at his house RESTAU u
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. Scherer will give his personal attention to
customers VIM WH0LEY.
Staunton An 2S '5S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

MAY APPLE.-A beautiful, bright, mild, pure
wi article of Tobacco at moderate price, just
ceived and for sale by K. J. GLENDY,
Staunton NAY 5, SO. Per G.. T. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

OREENLEE DAVIDSON, ATTORNEY
\I AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC AND COMMIS
SIONER IN CHANCERY, LEXINGTON, YA-Prac-
tees in the Courts of Rockbridge and the adjoining
counties.
~ Particular attention paid to the Collection of
of Claims.
0FFIcE-with his father, j. D. Davidson, Esq.
Lexington, April z, lS5S-1y
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DIPEs.-Nine thousand Powhatan Pipes a supe
i rlor article also, full supply of a common ar
tcle in store aud for sale BY r. j. GLESDY,
Staunton Nav s '5S Per o. I. COCHRAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

40 BARRELS PORTLAND S1RUP; 5
lU do. n o. Molssses 80 sacks Jeffrey and Dor-
cey's Salt For sale by p. n. POWELL co.
Sfauntou June l. 1858,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

CODA WATER.-DR, YOUNG has his fine So.
- da Pountaurin operation, and has Pine Apple,
Strawberry, Vanilla, Lemon, Rose, Sarsapariila Up
per Ten and Cream Syrup every Saturday.
Staunton, MAY 10, '5S. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

0Um0sfTrEs AT THE HRRMITAGR.-A gentle.
man who recently visited the Hermitage, the
home of General Jackson, gives the following
account OF some Of the curiOsities he saw:
Prominent among the curiosities was wood
en- pitcher, both on account of the artistic skill
displayed and the celebrity of the tree from
which the wood was procured. II was made of
wood from the elm tree under which William
Penn made the celebrated Indian treaty. The
pitcher was made and presented by the coopers
of fPhiladelphia and, although it is not larger
than q common cream jug, IL contains seven
hundred and fifty slaves. The hoops, lid and
handle are of silver, the bottom is msgnifying
glass, by looking through which one is enabled
to see the joints, which are invisible 10 the naked
eye. 1
We will next notice sold Hickory" This is
tom, SO that when one is turned up the other
is turned down. 1t is, as its name implies, of
hickory; and what is most singular abont 1t, has
a natural handle. 1t is simply block about
one foot in length, with both sides followed, and
was cut on Long Island, from hickory sprout,
the parent stem Of which was severed by can
non ball 10 the war of the Revelation. The
next things are calamut Of stone, presented by
some Indian chief, whose name have forgot
ten; bayonet with large root grown round
it, found near the battle ground below New Or.
leans; the cup and saucer out of which General
Washington drank his last tea, and small piece
of candle, found in the tent of Lord Cornwallis
when he surrendered to General Washington
and closed the revolutionary struggle. The last
named article was given to General Jackson
with the request that he would light it on each
Fourth of July. Mrs. Jackson remarked that
they had failed to do this for several years, ow.
ing to its shortness.
We saw the gold medal presented BY Con-
gress to General Jackson, for his gallant and sue.
cessful defence of the city of New Orleans
Also, the handsome silver rose presented by the
ladies' of Charleston, s. G. This is to be dis.
posed Of in the same way that the golden snuff
box was, according to the Generals will.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

A. sTAGNToN' VA.NTeaches Piano, Guitar,
Flute, Violin, Brass Bands, Orchestra &C. also Bal
lad Singing. Pianos Tuned in the most accurate man.
lner-warrauted Persons wishing to buy Pianos will
do well TO consult A j. TURNER before purchasing
as selection made by him may be fnlly relied upon.
Residence opposite Presbyterian Church.
Nov II, 1S5.--1y
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NEW sEGAR AND TOBACCO sToRa

NEW SEGAR AND TOBACCO STORA
~ oPPosITs THE VIRGINIA HOTEL, and dd3Qlasny
KaaererS al0elry St0re.To the lovers OF the Weed,
aud chewers of Tobacco beg leave 10 announce that
have opened SEGAR AND TOBACCO ESTAB.
LISRMENT at the above mentioned stand, ,whereat all
tunes uay be found SEGARS of all the most admired
Brands of imported aud domestic manufacture, WIN
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, iustiies
me in saying, that can supply all demands and ad-
minister 10 the taste of the most inveterate tobacco
chewerS aud smokers. II hope my many friends viii
give me trial. aud their kind support, IN my endeav
or to establish myself here promising them strict and
faithful attention to business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

DR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL N
- MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
respectfully inform ms friends and thepubic generally,
that he still continues pcacce Dentistry in all its
various branches with the srictest regard to durab
ty and usefulness
Office on the south-s of Main Street, opposite the
old Spectator 0lice.
StauntOn Nov. 29, 1854
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ANDREW JAUkbON.
"P. ST. am so much debilitated that | can
scarcely WELD my pen."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

TRENCH BRANDY, PORT, SHERRY,
Il Madeira and Hook Wines, Holland Gin, Scheidam
Shcnapps, aX tYrs for medicinal purposes-by
DR. *, S. EICHELBERGER L BRO,
Staunton, March 3, '5S. Eskridge's Old Stand.
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NEW GOODsi-A great variety of NEW
IN GOODS just received. The Ladies, particularly,
are invited to call and zee.
D. A. KAYSER h co.
Staunton April z 1888
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WATER COOLERS.-A very superior Water
w Cooler, believed TO be the best made, on hand
and for sale. GEO. L. PRICE.
Staunton, June l5 '5s-yind copv
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TRENCH Work. large line of French
IL Worked Collars, Sleeves and setts of Lace, Mus
hn Pieqa, &C., for sale by
DAVIS A. KAYSER 4 co.
Staupton AnriI I
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-07-20

NrOTICE.-Persons in want of full suits of Clothes
~ can't do better tnan call upon HENRY BARE,
who has very fue assortment OF French Cloths Gas.
simeres and vestlngs which he offers at reduced pri.
oes. Staunton, NoE lS 1857.
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4 (NOokiNG STOYES.-AnOther lot Of superior
" Cooking Stoves, all sizes, from $40 up to $50, at
ID. w. KENNED1'S.
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Grenada Yalabusha county, Miss.
PRICES-Vegetable Extract Epileptic Pills, IS per
box or two boxes for S5 twelve boxes, S24.
tX" Persons out of the city enclosing a remittance
will have the Pills sent through the mall free of post
age.
,asr- All orders must be addressed, post paid, to
SETH s. HANCE,
los Baltimore Street, Baltimore Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-06-18

TVI VFT0
precedented low price Of S3.624 / have shown
them to competent Judges who pronounce
them the best Boots for the price in the Unit
ed States.
also have a splendid sewed CATER
Root, made of the very best French calf
skin patent leather, all of the latest style, for
$3.50.
Competition is out Of the question. All
ask is for gentlemen to come and see for them
selves. Terms positively cash.
N. B. As Fer my stock of Boots, will bet
500 to $50 that they are the best Boots at the
price, in a regular way, in the U. States.
jan 26-l2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-06-18
farmers Column.
Moving Machine VS.. scythe.

In a late number of the Country Gem
tleman the question is raised whether it
is more profitable for farmer to cut his
grass with a scytbe or to use moving
machine | consider my moving ma
chine as capable of doing the work Of
ten ordinary men with ease, using one
pair of horses. BY changing the horses
at noon, it will do the work of twelve
men, or cut twelve acres a day without
difficulty. The price of moving with
the scythe is about $3.50 per day. -
Board for man in moving time, with
Ave meals per day, cannot certainly be
estimated at less than fifty cents, making
the cost per hand amount to $500
Moving by machine (hircd) would cost
SO cents per acre, with board for man
and two horses, 81 per day;
10 men at 81, woald be $1,000
10 acres by machine at SO
cents, would be $500
Board for man and 2horses 100
Making a difference of cost in favor -
OF machine, per day, OF Sl4.00
There are also advantages attending
the use of the machine well worthy of
consideration. a farmer may now have
Ills hands at work in the cornfeld seve-
raj hours every morning cultivating corn
until the dew is off the grass and he
may have them all day in dull weather
when the hay does not make. When
the moving is done with the scythc, this
is Of course out Of the question
The result is that a well contrived and
well made machine will pay, if its owner
has work enough for it. If not, not.
In tho case Of the moving machine,
there are other considerations. The ma
chine, if stopped by bad weather, cats
nothing, and draws no wages; and its
use so far shortens the haying season,
that grass can, in almost all cases, be cut
when at its best. If the moving is done
by hand, some fields must generally be
left until the grass is losing both in
quality and weight.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-06-18
BY Hugh Bowling & Co.
AUCTEONEEEg!
REGULAR DAY 8 EVENING SALES

hENU LAX UGA q q E4ls1NG sEIES-
FENlE subscribers, determin to de-
Il vote their whole attention to the
Auction and Commission Business. respectfully
Inform the public chat they are prepared to re-
ceivcall goods consigned to their care for sale
at public auction; that no oxerdons on their
part shall be spared TO obtain The best prices
forthe same by fair and impartial representa-
tons and as they intend to confnc themselves
to a strict cash business unless otherwise Or
dored, those sending goods TO their sale shall
be settled with Immediately when the goods
are delivered to the buyers. Goods sent to
them for evening sales can be settled for next
morning, if sold. A regular evening auction
for the sale Of all kinds Of merchandise can by
this means be Of great service to the commu-
nifty, whose patronage is most respectfully So
licited by the public's obedient servants,
HUGH BOWLING & co.
Auctioneers.
Day Saics-Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday mornings, at 10 O'Clock, and every
evening ut o'clock, at the Store, No. J3, Var
mum Buildings, Louisiana avenue and at all
other times and places where their services are
required. sales on the Market Square, oppo-
site the Bank Of Washington, attended as usual
on market days.
Cash advances on consignments.
HUGH BOWLING & co.
Auctioneers.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 26-l2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-06-18
COUNTY ADVERTISEMENTS.
GET'FIIG OUT GRAIN.
AGENCYFO WHEELE MELICK& CO.'S
TNRESNER AND WINNOMER,

VgfHE most convenient, portable, easily work.
= ed. and perfectly operating machine for
thrcshing, separating and winnowing wheat
rye and oats now in use Though compara-
lively but little known here there are about
400 Of them in use in other grain growing
districts, all giving entire satisfaction.
1t is the machine (but much improved) that
obtained the First Premium at the Montgom-
cry County Fair atthc exhibition in 1855, and
ELECTED universal approbaton and wherever
exhibited at n working test in competition with
Others has always taken the Premium.
The two-horse machine cleans in the best
manner ready for market with 3 or 6 hands,
from $50 to 200 bushels Of wheat per day, and
the one-horse from 10 to 100 bushels; occupies
but little space; is easily moved from stack to
stack and readily put up.
For Farmers who raise from 500 to 1000
bushels Of wheat and who prefer to do their
work with their own force, no other machine
is SO desirable.
This machine IS lcarraated to give entire sat-
isfaction, or may be returned at the expiration
Of a reasonable time on trial.
refer to J. l.. buffet, who owns a two
horse machine; James Perry Wade, do, G,
Sherwood, do; Charles Spates, do, one-horse
and others in the lower section of our county.
Price Of Improved One-lIorse Thresher and
Winnower, including belts, wrenchcs, can, &c,
complete 90
Two-horse, do"......,...,............. 245 90
Two-horse power alone with beit..... 100 90
Two-horse Thresher and SEPARATOR. % 90
One-horse power alone with belt. ..... so 90
ge1- Freight from Albany added.
I19- Orders by mail promptly attended TO.
Machines delivered at GEORGETOWN. D. C. or
any point on the Railroad
JESSE T. HIGGINS,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-06-18

There is no substitute for hay equal
to The common millet, on farms where
a sufficient extent of meadow is already
established. Indeed, we believe it is
already admitted by Intelligent farmers
that for horses and working oxen, good
millat hay is more nutritious and better
liked by them than timothy hay. Millet
IS rapid growing crop, requiring but a
few weeks to mature in, and when
sown on light, warm, well-prepared
soil, will yield more hay per acre than
the best timothy meadows. 1t may be
sown during any leisure spoil from the
middle of May to the last of june, though
probably the best time to SOW the seed
is the first good moist season that occurs
after the middle of May. No crop pays
better for well-prepared, mellow soil
no attempt should be made to secure
from the same crop both seed and hay.
When it is desired to raise seed, half or
two-thirds of the usual quantity of seed
IS sufficient to sow. When seed is the
object, it rs much better to grow it in
drills.
For hay ii should be harvested while
the seed are soft, and before but small
portions Of the stems have turned yellow.
In curing, it should be exposed to the
sun, only so long as is necessary for it
to wilt; and expel the external moisture;
it should then be put up in cocks till it
Is cured, which in good weather will re-
quiro but short time.
Dlillet cut up and wet aud sprinkled
with little corn meal or wheat shorts,
makes as good food for mich COWS as
can be given them-thcy not only thrive
on it, but it will greatly increase the
quantity of milk. - Valley Farmer.