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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

Fun ON THE BENCH IN LoUlsIANA.-Speaking
of Grand Juries reminds me that the Parish
Court is now in session here, his Honor Kiah
Rodgers presiding-old Kye, or Ky" they u
sually call him. Old Ky was passing sentence
on criminal, and delivered himself as follows
"Prisoner, stand up! Mr. Kettles, this Court
is under the painful necessity of passing sentence
of the law upon you, Sir. This Court has no
doubt, Mr. Kettles, but what you were brought
into this scrape by the use of intoxicating liquor
The friends of this Court all kno,os that eff thar
is any vice this Court abhors, it is ntemperance.
When this Court was young man, Mr.. Kettles,
it was considerably inclined to drink; and the
friends of this Court knoWs that this Court has
materially very high temper, and ef this Court
had not stopped short of, and stopped the use
of intoxicating liquor, have no doubt, Sir, but
what this Court, Sir, would have been in the
Pententiary or its graoe!"
Another case was before the Court. An o.
verseer who had been discharged, brought suit
against his employer for the whole years wa
ges, alleging that he had been discharged with.
out sufficient grounds. "Old Ky" charged the
Jury as follows:
'The Jury will take notice that this Court is
well acquainted with the nature Of the case.-
When the Court first started out in the world
it followed the business of overseeing, and e
there is any business which the Court under.
stands, it's horses, mules and niggers-thougf
the Court never overseed in its life for less thar
$S00-and this Court in hoss racin' was always
materially gifted and this Court in running 8
quarter race whar the hosses was turned, could
alters turn hoss so as to gain Is feet in a race
and that on q certain occasion in the parish o.
West Feliciana, it was one of the conditions o.
the race that Ky Rodgers shouldn't turn nary
one of the h0sses."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

A Mr.. Hale, politician Of Franklin county /,
Virginia, says he never brbed vote but once.
He gave him bag of corn for his vote. The
election was for two Delegates to the Legisla-
ture On the election day the voter made his
appearance at the polls. He gave in his vote;
it was for Street. Muse and Hale. But said
the conductor, there are but two elected, and
YOU can't vote for three Never mind, vote
for Street, Muse and Hale said the voter
Cant cry it sir, unless you vote for but two;
Franklin only sends two representatives, re-
piled the conductor. We'll, said the man,
Street and Muse, then. If you won't let me
vote for Mr. Hale, can't help it, and SO bis
vote was recorded for Street and Muse. Mr..
Hale allowed that buying votes was not so prof
liable at last, as many might suppose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

A young lady, who affected disinclination
towards matrimony, wrote on pane of glass
some verses expressive of her determination new
er to enter into the holy state. A gentleman
who doubted the ladys resolve wrote UNDER
meath -ethe fair one whose VOW these scratched
lines betoken, wrote them on glass-she knew it
would be broken ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

A tubful of soapsuds, farmers should remem-
Der, is worth as much as wheelbarrow OF good
manure. Every bucket of soapsuds should be
thrown where it will not be lost. The garden
is a good convenient place in which to dispose
of it; but the roots OF grape vines, young trees,
or ANYTHING of the sort, will do as well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

An Irish guide told DR.. James Johnston who
wished for reason why echo was always OF the
feminine gender, that "May be because she al
ways has the last word"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

A large portion Of the swamps of Florida are
said to be capable of producing five hundred
bushels of frogs to the acre, with a!ligators 9.
nough for fencing. 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01
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"Like the swell of some sweet tune,
Morning rises into noon,
Nav gldes onward into June ~


Not that positive heart. coined love is univer-
sally lacking amongst married people-by nc
means. But where it exists, who would not
love to see little more OF the spirit and genius
of the first act carried through the performance
Not monotony, only consistency OF plan and
character. To be sure there are some glorious
exceptions some dear old 'John Anderson and
wife, (many we trust) who will go down. the
hill hand in hand, and sleep together at the
foot; :" and tits sight for angels to contemplate
Methnks they might bury them there, as they
did good old Moses on the mount, for It's about
as near the happy Canaan as we ever get IN this
world.
To see two people honestly and cheerfully car.
rying out, in letter and in spirit, every item OF
that divine insurance compact, which was to
meet lfe's ills double-handed, and grasp its good
double handed, to indemnify each tor every loss
and use all investments for mutual pleasure and
profit, the will of the one, the business of the
other; both lives spent in generous and in con-
slant exercise of that only element in human ma
ture which is akin to Gods grace, in subduing
pride, conquering self, and exhaustiDg the no
bier sentiments of the souls, indeed, a beau
tiful Episode in human selfshness and degene-
racy-proying itself the touch of higher hand
than mans.
But how many, think you, how many of all
the couplets we know, could be cited as exam
plesl Remember now, we are not taking the
slightest coguizance of that host of marriages
termed fashionable and convenient. In these
unmatched cases, as unlike signs give minus,
we look of course for small results. But It's the
happiness of our good, honest, well-assorted cou-
pies, we are solicitous about Those who, at
heart, have substantial love for each other; who
if they again had privilege of choice, would prob
ably make the same selection; yet, who give
themselves very prickly sort o time, from the
curious way they have OF showing their conju
gal affection. Not that they scratch and fight
or keep the "small weed" propensities in opera
tion. No-but in six cases out of twelve-what
an asbes-snufing, chimney-hanging, hundrum
sort of existence married life, per Sc, does get to
be2 Recourse must be had to the small adjuncts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

They have got fellow in Jail 10 Chicago for
swindling. lie dried snow and sold it for salt,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01


CURRENoY OF GREAT BelrAIN.-GoM.-The
pound sterling is represented by the coin called
the sovereign, whose legal standards are eleven
twelfths ior 916 2-3 thousands) fine, and at the
rates of 46 29-40 pieces to pound troy; equal
to 129 1.3 grains, or 0 256 10 ounce, not MAX
ing exact fractions. The coinage of sovereigns
commenced in 1916. Before that time the prin-
cipal coin was the guinea of one pound and one
shilling, (21s..) which was on the same legal ba-
sis, and which ceased to be coined when the eX-
act pound piece was introduced. Although the
term guinea is still in familiar use there, the &C
tual coin is seldom seen, and need not be further
spoken of except to say that tie pieces are so
much and so irregularly worn, that they can on
iy be taken by weight, their average fineness be-
ing 915 1.2. From 1916 to about 1851, the av-
erage fineness of sovereigns was 9l5 IL, with
great regularity. Since that date the fneness
has been more exactly conformed to the legal
standard, and is reported by US at916 1-2. The
average weight of the older. pieces is 0 256
ounce, and the value of $4848; new pieces 0
256 4, or 1913 l 5 grains, value 81 S6.3. There
are also half-sovereigns, and some double sover-
eigns have been coined.
,Siloer.-The silver coinage was also reformed
in 1916. 1t bears subsidiary relation to the
gold, being coined at higher rate than its true
value, in order that it may be kept in the coun
try to secure the purpose of change. Instead of
the shilling being worth "a cents here, (as the
twentieth part OF pound it is % cents for new
and unworn pieces and about % cents when
worn. The assay of new pieces is 924 2 thou
sands, (the standard being 9250 the average
weight of the new shilling lS2 IL ounce
There are also silver crowns of five shillings,
half crowns, forns of two shillings, six pences,
or half shillings, and pieces of four pence and
three pence current; besides these, (holiday mon.
ey, not currently the pieces of two, one and a
half and one penny, coined annually in small
sums Silver coins of England come here in the
hands of travellers and emigrants, not in the way
of commerce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

HOOPED SKlRTS.--Five or six varieties, also,
Ii Watch Spring, Wrapped and other Steel Hoops,
Rattan and Brass do, Parasols and Trimmings, new
styles and very large lot, at ..,-,
PIPER & FUNKH0USER'S.
Stannton Anril oS 1888
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

NEW CROP n. %. SUGAR, Sec.-We have
~ in store aud for sale low, superior article OF
new crop n. o. Sugar and Molasses also, good Porto
Rico and Cuba Molasses at greatly reduced prices
STAPLES, MARTIN co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

rapid rate started off on their errand of deliv-
erance. They proceeded for more than half
mile, through the silent, to0R streets, expect
ing to receive a volleyat rn, when they
came to house, appanr up and aban
doned. "This is the I" said the guide
At the noise of their footsteps the owner-Meer
Wajested Ali, Darogs of the Court-made his
appearance, and beg to stipulate for his prop
erty, but Captain ~ xsil demanded the imme-
diate production OF l4]ies, and, finding that
he was resolute, th6Daroga led him to an OBJ
scure apartment, where were two ladies In Ori.
ental costume in dark corner
At the sound of the voice-"Are you the Eng
lish ladies' ,aAd do you wish to leave this pace2"
those WHOM he addressed were not able to re-
ply to the Officer from excessive Joy, and for .
moment or two they were overwhelmed with
thankfulness and emotion. But there was 10
time to be lost. The Moulvie and his followers
were known to be searching for them. The
ladies, clad as they were, descended to the street,
and were about to be placed on the officers
horses, when a palanquin caught the eye of Cap
tain M'Neil in the court of The house. Just as
the ladies were getting into it q few budmashes,
with drawn swords, sailed out from an ad
joining house to attack them; but shot from
revolver and the bayonets of the Ghoorkas
soon disposed of their resistance, and six of the
Daroga's retaners being impressed as palanquin
bearers, the party and portion of the escort
moved .back as rapidly as possible to the
Ghoorka post, and the poor ladies were placed
iG safety. At the same time some other Chris
tians, Eurasians and defendants of Europeans,
were saved by the guard of Lietenant Boyle, and
were delivered out of the hands of their ene-
mics. 1t but just to say, however, that, al.
though the native Christian community was SO
lsrge as to form gu1j or quarter of its own,
containing perhaps 500 persons, there is no rea-
son to believe that the Sepoys persecuted or
murdered them. Most of them, fearing ill-treat-
ment, concealed themselves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

nR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL Il
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Saurton for the last four years, would
respectfully inform his friends and thepublc generally,
that ne still continues to practice Dentistry in all its
various branches with the strctest regard to durab
ty and usefulness.
Office on the Souths' of Main Street, opposite the
old Spectator Office.
StauntOn, Nov. 29, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

TERRINGS AND MACKEREL.-Weh have
in store aud for sale 25 bbls. New Cut Herrings
10 bbls new Mackerel p. n. POWELL CO.
Stanton, April Z, 1885,
~ KEGS OF NAILS, low for Cash, at
I'D KENNEDY'S Hardware Store.
Stauuton. April IA, So Under Union Hall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01
NEW SEGAR AND TOBACCO sTORl

NEW SEGAR AND TOBACCO STOR2
~ OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL, and adJ0tasRy
KlDaerers .aaelg Store.To the lovers OF the Weed,
and chewers of Tobacco beg leave TO announce that
have opened SEGAR AND TOBACCO ESTAB
LISHMENT Mt the above mentioned stand whereat all
times NAV be found SEGARS of all the most admired
Brands, ofimported aud domestic manufacture, with
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, ustihes
me in saying that can supply all demands and ad-
minister to the of the most inveterate tobacco
chewers and smokers. hope my many friends Will
give me trial. and their kind support, in my endeav
or to establish myself here promising them strickland
faithful attention to business.
WILLIAM BARKMAN.
Staunton. May 2s, 1856.
II HEROSENE OILS, DISTILLED FROM
IN COAL, mot EXPLOSIVE. .}-Secwred6y Letters Pat
sat-The different grades of these celebrated Oils suit
able for Machinery of all kinds Binnacle aud Family
USE can be had of the undersigned also OF the Whole
sale Oil Dealers aud Druggists in the city ofNew York.
and of the authorized Local Agent of the Company in
in this place. AuSTENS,
General Agents, Kerosene Oil Co.,
No. 50 Beaver Street. N. Y.
s5sy- Local Agencies granted application as a
bove Orders should specify the description of lamp
or machinery for which the-oil is wanted
June 3, lS57-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

TAR. SAMUEL McDANNALD OFFERS
~ his professional services to the public He re
sides at the residence of Mr.. Bailey Shunae, near
Hebron Church, Augusta county, Va.
Jan 20. lS5S-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

TNRENCH WORK-A large line of French
II Worked Collars, Sleeves, and setts of Lace, Mus
lin, Pieqa, &C., for sale by
DAVIS A. KAYSER & co.
Staupton April Il '5S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

A. fhTRSGR TTRSGR TATcscSss FkoE oS papo Guitar
Flute, Violin, Brass Bands, Orchestra &C. also Bal
lad Singing. Pianos Tuned in the most accurate man
uer-warranted. Persons wishing to buy Pianos will
as a selection made by him may be fnlly relied upon
Residence opposite Presbyterian Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-06-01

NEW GOODS!-A great variety of NEW
IN GOODS just received. The Ladies, particularly,
are invited to call and see.
D. A. KAYSER h co.
Stnnn+nn Anril 1893
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-03-25

The ScAsp1NAv1as REMEDIEs.-The fol-
lowing is taken from the South Bend Qnd.)
Register of Sept. 4, ls57-Hon. Schuyler
Colfax, N. c., Editor:
"we rarely allude to Patent Medicines
editorially, leaving them to speak tor them
selves in our advertising columns; but tt is
only sheer Justice to say that DR.. Roback's
Scapdinayion Remedies are performing
some ex.saosdinary cures in Northern and
Centrsi. Indiana. and really seem to be wor-
ths of:trialb y the afflicted. We have no.
iced il our Indiana exchanges, alone, &C.
|eousls of three or four remarkable cures ef-
fseted by them within the past month, GER
tiled to BY persons with whom We are vel
acquainted. And we select from thar the
following, because the signature WI Dc
well known to all our old citizens. Morris
Morris is one of the most valued n widely
known residents of Indianapolis, was for
many years State Auditor, and enjoys the
highest confidence of all who know him.
He has Just voluntarily published the annex
ed certificate in the Indianapolis Jouruok-
See Advertisement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-03-25

The "Springheld Republican" of Massachus etts.
s avs: 1T is the Queen of all berries. OF most mag
nificent proportions, exquisite flavor and delicate
texture"
Extract from the proceedings of the American
Pc mologica Society, held in Boston:
Mr.. Cabot, OF Mass: i wish TO inquire about the
New Rochelle Blackberry"
Rev. VIM. Cleft. of Slonington. states: 1.-THE New
Rochelle BiaCkbeiry has fmIted with me for the frs,
time this sea on; it taLfEs all its promises, pAieh is
all that need be said Of it. Coming just after Rasp.
berries, it ptolonss the season OF small fruits u
month or more, and il is q great acquis ition. II de.
serves q place in every garden
Mr.. Pine. of New York: "It is the most remark.
able acquisition; very sweet and delicious indeed,
aud The hardest plant possible"
Mr.. Maurice. of New York: at is very large,
tender and delicious. I think it is the greatest ae-
QUESTION we have had"
Mr.. Clark, of Copn: II never saw anything more
productive"
Mr.. Sacl, of New York: II can corroborate what
others have said
MI. Prince. of New York: at is a most remark
able acquisition of the Blackberry kind-very sweet
and delicious indeed q great bearer, and the hardi.
est plant possible"
Geo. Gabriel, Esq, of Stonington. Conn. ar has
fruited with me for the first lime tins season. II
iuiills all its promises, and deserves a place in
every garden"
Mr.. X nox. who has five acres in cultivation, ex.
hibited last season some of the fruit before the
Pittsburgh horticultural Society. The Pittsburgh
Chronicle says: "Mony OF our citizens visited the
rooms OF the Society with a view OF examining Mr.
KnOxs collection, and those who we've fortunate
enough TO see it expressed their admiration in nc
measured terms. The Society awarded the eIhibi
lion q diploma"
her, and accompanied with the Cash or a suitable
reference, whero the parties are not known. will M
filied-in the order in which they are ,eeeived.
NEwMAN'S B~IsCEpeop nv
| PLANTS for sale at the same pr ices.
JAMES WARDROBE
mare53w a, Fifth street, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-03-25

Hox. JoHx w. OKEY, PRESIDING.
THos. II. GEsIN, Judgment by cshfes.
VS.. for S505 20 and costs.
WIZ. WooDs.
ELIZABETH WooDs,j Judgment by default
VS.. for Sl4s 81 and costs.
RoBr. HrANY, Jr.,S 4
RoBr. HEAHI, sr.
Books. FULrox & Coz Judgment by de-
vs.. fault for $685.
r. C. FARRA& and costs.
REEFS FARRA.
PHrLo MEAD, Admir- Judgment by agree
vs.. m-nt VS.. Deft., for
REUBEr PERKINS. s7I,s7.
HUMPHREY ALrxASDER)
JoHs HUErsos, ct. ally
VIM. Chambers jr., appointed Receiver in
this case.
DANIEL C. LIST Decree for sale of at
VS.. tsched premises.
C. s. LAMApIN al.S
JOSEPH McCokAUeHr, ] Decree for ssle of
vs.. ~mortgaged premi-
SAMUEL A. TAYLOR.
DAVID C0ss. ct. al Decree for sale OF
vs.. ~mortgaged premises.
L. B. FAwcETT, ct ally
JAMIE HossaGE g. wife, Sale confirmed &
vs.. deed ordered.
GEO. w. DAVIS & WHEY
ALvAH MILLER, Admr., Judgment BY de-
VS.. fault VS.. deft for
PETER rALLMAs- S3I9,74 & costs.
JoHS g. HENRY BRosr., Judgment BY de-
VS.. fault VS.. deft for
SAMUEL DAVENPORT. \ s22I and costs.
PHILo MEAD, Admir-, Judgment by default
VS.. VS.. deft's for S3Sa.s5
THOs. FAwcEr1 e. e. costs.
Bro.
PH1Lo MEAD, Admr.) Judgement by de-
vs.. fault VS.. deft's for
Res &c. C; F F.ss.. & = 8 90 and costs
Ohio Life Ins. & Trust Co., Judgment VS..
vs.. defenders for
GEORGE PARKER, ct. al. Sl53,9S and
costs and decree for sale of mortgaged
premises.
WN. PATTERSON &)
WV. DELANEY, Judg. of Just. rever-
vs.. sed with costs.
WESLEY MtLHoRS
& GEO. MILHoRN.
VIM. w. WOODS, Decree for sale Of
VS.. mortgaged premises.
DENNIS LANG, Ell ally
THos. Fl. GEKIN,(
vs.. Judg by confession for
R. H O'YEIL, 81 Sl2s and costs.
Jos. M'MURRAY.S
PETER NEFF, Judg. vs.. Deft. FOR Sl55
MICHAEL AULT.i
Court then adjourned until the 18th Of.
April. 1858.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-03-25


COMMUNICATING by our fire.
.s~ide-pencil going at the usual pace
dreaming ourself farmer-some unfnish-
ed agricultural manuscript lying before US
growing very tired-baby is sleeping
wife reading Cooley, when in surprise we
were all brought to our senses by our favor
lite Saxe-Horne Band striking up a lively
Int just at our window. Dur pencil fell
the sleeping urchin walked with the cry of,
m-oo-sic, and We were all made glad. But
there. they are gone, just as we are ready
to appreciate; but gone, we suppose, to
gladden. some other tireside, and SO we re.
turn to our dreams. That Band is a good
institution.