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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

An exchange tells of an editor who went
soldering and was chosen Captain.
Zone day at parade, instead of giving the orders
"Front face, three PAGES forward" heexclamed,
Cash, two dollars year, in advance"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

A Coon REASON .--Francis Egerton Duke Of
Bridge Water never would let any one come to
himVhe would always 60 to them; for SAID
he, if they come to me they may stay as long
as they please, if / go to them can stay as long
as | rlnasa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

sILLUsRArED with cuts, said young urchin
as be drew his jack knife across the leaves OF
his grammar, 'filustrated with cuts, said the
master, as he brought his birch to bear upon
the shoulders of the witty urchin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

A MEMBER of the Legislature now in session
at Indianapolis, who had bbeel 'coughed down
on several occasions offered resolution instruct
ing the doorkeeper 10 buy twenty bottles OF
cough medicine for the use of the members.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
Marriage In High Life.

The marriage of Prince Napoleon ofFrance to
the Princess Clotilds, daughter Of the King If
Sardinia, was celebrated at Turin, at halfpast ten
o'clock, on the morning of the Both of January.
At half past one Of the same day the bridal par
ty took their departure for Paris, where they
arrived on the Bird. ult A correspondent of the
London Daily News says that profound indiffe-
ence appeared to have been the characteristic of
the reception on the part of the public. He de-
scribes the Princess as "a pretty GIRL" but look
ing pale and embarrassed. LIZ N
Prince Napoleon is the third son of Jerome,
ex-King of Westphalia, and was born in 1922.
Jerome's first wife, it will be remembered, YVES
Miss Patterson of Baltimore, by whom he had
son who is now living in this country. Re-
pudiating this lady, in obedience to the command
of his brother, the Emperor Napoleon, he after
wards married the Princess Fredrica of Wurtem-
burg. This Princess had two sons, the eldest of
whom died in .1S47. The survivor, Prince Ma
poeon, has been noted for his dissoluto habits
and Democratic tendencies. Upon the accession
of Louis Napoleon to the throne, in 1851, he re-
tired to private life, and being schooed into
some change Of his politics he was soon after
wards declared heir presumptive to the French
crown. On the breaking out OF the Russian war
be was sent to the Crimea, and was present st
several battles. Falling sick, on being guilty of
some impropriety--it is uncertain which-he
was recalled to France, and supernteDded the
Worlds Exhibition at Paris. Upon the birth of
a son to the Emperor he again retired to private
life until June last when be was made Colonial
Secretary. 1t is said that he has made an effi
cient and useful officer, one of his latest acts be.
ing an order tor the discontinuance ofthe French
African slave trade. e-A
The Princess Clotilda is not yet sixteen. She
became acquainted with her husband only three
weeks before the marriage. Her mother died
in January, 1866, and her departure from her
fathers roofis almost like q second maternal be-
reavement to his little children. Yet her mar
riage is most welcome to her fathers sdbjects.-
We cannot undertake to describe the magnificent
bridal equipments, which cost 34S, 900 francs.
The father of the bride is stated to be on the
eve of marriage with Russian Grand Duchess,
the widow of the son of Eugene Beauharnois,
who was the son of Josephine. The Grand
Duchess is the eldest daughter of the late Empe-
ror Nicholas, and was born in 1919. V
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
ihIUAN TANUI uUI
AND
NOTIONS.

OUR warehouse, which we built expressly for our
own USE contains six floors, each 80 l60 feet,
we keep, require it's entire occupancy. No house ip
any Of the Northern Cities jObbing goods to the
try can present the combined advantages to the
country merchant stock is not only large, but
obtained upon conditions which Will defy competition
We contract with the Manufacturers for all the A
mericau articles we SELL aud send buyer Europe
regularly twice year. to select Foreign goods
We enabled thereby to offer great advantages in
prices as we'll to get up stock at all times replete
with the newest and most desirable goods.
Merchants in good credit are invited TO examine our
stock when they next visit Baltimore, and they viii
promote their own interest by doing So
Orders by mail carefully executed when accompa-
MED by satisfactory references.
Baltimore Feb. 8, l859-ta$I0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

LIspIYa.-Conversing one day with a fashion
able and pretty belle, the facetious Mr.. SprigSs
observed that Ladies lisped who wished to be
kissed The young lady had before spoken un-
affectedly, but now replied tho I've heard
thay.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

The Duck Trade OF Virginia has fallen off
greatly. During.the winter of '56-'57 there
were over one hundred thousand ducks killed
near to Norfolk; ninety-nine thousand of
these fell into the hands of the hucksters aud
were shipped; the whole number-ffty thou
sand pair-prodnced the sum oftwenty. y.ivethou!
sand dollars. This winter the number killedo
will not exceed ten thousand, five thousand pair
of which, owing to a scarcity of canvas backs
and the poor carcasses of the red heads, sprig
tails, black ducks, &C., will not bring over two
thousand dollars, showing falling Oft OF twen-
three thousand dollsrs in the duck trade Of '5S
-'59, when compared with the cold term OF
winter before last. These figures are given from
reliable data and show conclusivey that while
some may suffer during the rigorous cold of
severe winter, still there are essential benefits to
be gained. o, s1l aa sdi.y -losqsg aam o1asf
I Nothing establishes confidence sooner than
punctuality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
A good Rale.

"'Tis well to walk with cheerful heart
Wherever our fortunes call,
With friendly glance and an open hand,
And gentle word to all.
Since life is thorny and difficult path,
Where toll is the portion Of man,
We all should endeavor, while passing along,
To make it as smooth as we can."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

A LoAFKR took fish in the market-house and
slipped it under his vest. The tail hanging down
so as to be seen, the Grst man he met sug.
gested to him that he should either wear lon
ger Jacket or steal a shorter fish.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

AN UpsTARr BEAsr-A negro boy was dn-
wing mule, when the animal suddenly stopped
and refused to bulge. wont go, hey3' said
the boy. Feel grand, do you9 | suppose you
forgot your father was jrckassl' .1 lt5-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

In the anatomy of the hand, we find that the
.nuscle bv which we shut it, is much stronger
than that by which we open it, and this holds
trpe as TO giving and receiving.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

GUARD AGAINST VULeAR LANaUAaB.-There
is Ms much connection between the words and
thoughts as there is between the thoughts and
the words; the latter are only expressions of the
former but they have power to react upon the
soul, and leave the stain of their corruption
there. A young man who allows himself to use
one vulgar and profane word, has not only
shown that there is foul spot upon his mind,
but by the utterance of that word, he extends
that spot and inaames it, till, by indulgence it
will pollute and ruin the whole soul. Be care
full of your words as well as your thoughts. If
you eau control the tongue that no improper
words are pronounced by it, you will soon be a.
ble also, to control the mind, and save that
from corruption. You extinguish the fire by
smothering it, or by preventing bad thoughts
bursting out in language. Never utter q word
any where which you would be ashamed to
speak in the presence of the most refined female,
or the most religious man. Try this practice
for little while, and you will soon have COM
mand of yourself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

DURING the Revolutionary war, when drafts
were made from the militia to recruit the con-
tinental army certain captain gave liberty to
the men who were drafted from his company,
to make theeir objections, if they had any,
against going into service. Accordingly, one of
them, who had an impeachment in his speech,
came forward and made his bow.
"What is your objection2" said the captain.
Il ca-ean't &c" said the man, because | St.
st-st-stuttsr."
"Stutter !" said the captain, "you don't go
there to talk, but to fight"
cay, but they'll PIP put me on gg-g-g-guard
and man may go ha-ha-half mile before
can say ~h-wh-wh who goes there!"
"Oh, that is no objection" replied the captain
''for they will placesome other sentry with you;
be can challenge, and you can fire."
"Well, BIB but may be ta-ta-taken and run
through the bib. body, before can cry qu.qu-
gu quarter l'
This last plea prevailed; and the captain
laughing heartily dismissed him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

He that cannot forgive others, breaks the
bridge over which he must pass himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

The YOUNG LADIES OF AUsTRAL1A-The
young ladies of Australia are in many respects
remarkable. At thirteen years of age they have
more ribbons, jewels and lovers, than perhaps
any other young ladies of the same age in the
universe. They prattle, and very insipidly too,
from morning till night. They rush to the Bo-
tanical gardens twice week, to hear the band
play, dressed precisely after the frontispiece in
the latest reported number of lie Toilet. They
wear as much gold chain as the Lord Mayor in
his State robes. AS they walk you hear the tin
kle of their charms and nuggets, as if they car
ried bells on their fingers. The first time l Wis
tied the theatre, | sat near q young lady,
who wore at least half dozen rings over white
gloves, and who if bare mosquito bitten should
ers may be deemed beautiful, showed more
beauty than ever saw young lady display be-
fore. Generally, the colonial damsels are frivo-
lous, talkative, aud overdressed. They have in
brief, all the light, unenviable qualities OF Eas-
tern women. They excel in tfnesse. l heard of
young lady, who, wishing TO make dilatory
gentleman, who had been for some time hover
ingsabout her, definitely propose, had her boxes
packed and placed conspicuously in the hall of
her fathers house thus labelled "Miss P.
jackson, passenger per 'Archimedian Screw, for
England" 'If that does not bring him to
book" she was heard to declare to her mother,
"l'll get Fred to thrash him!" That is an Incl
dent for comedy.-Letter.f from Melbourne.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

vile, Augusta comfy, where he is now prepared to
manufacture every description of Copper, Tin and
Sheet Iron Work, such as Still Worms, Copper Ket-
Ties of every description Spoutng Roofing Tin Ware
Sheet Iron Ware, Stove Pipe, &c, sc. warrant ali
work done by me, and promise 10 sell LITTLE CHEAP
ER than amy one else Old Copper bought for cash or
work. AUG. A. GRUBERT.
GreenyilIe Nov l6 '5S-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

A HAY FIELD ANEoDorg.-An old gentleman
who wss always Dragging how folks used to
work in his young days, one time challenged his
two sous together, to pitch on a load of hay as
fast as he could load it.
The challenge was accepted and the hay
wagon driven around, and the Trial commenced.
For some time the old man held his own very
creditably, calling out tauntingly, more hay,
more hay.'
Thicker and faster it came. The old man
was nearly covered still he kept crying-'Inore
lay more hay y until struggling to keep on
the top of the disordered and i'll arranged heap,
it began first to roll, then to slide and at last OF
it went from the wagon, and the old man with
it.
What are you down here for 2 cried the
boys.
4 came down after hay answered the old
man, stoutly.
Which was literal fact he had come down
after the wagon load, which had to beapitche
on again rather more deliberately.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

1O0 NEGROES WANTED will pay IN
lUU Cash the highest market prices for able-bo-
died YOUNG NEGROES for the Southern Market,
and win pay more than those that pretend 10 pay
Richmond prices Persons having such for sale viii
find 1t to their interest to call on me before selling
Address me ct Wsynesboro', Augusta county. Va.
JOHN B. SMITH.
Wsynesboro', Nov. Is, 1S5S-6m*-Vind. copy.
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Stamtun Spettator,
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Daid
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three times for dollar and tweatyfUe cents for each
Larger advertisements inserted
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liberal diseoaa! made to those saO advertise By the
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subsequent issue
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New Copper ana
TIN SHOP.

THE uu dersigu n 9 d
Il would respectfully
inform the citizens of Au-
gusta and surrounding
country, that he has o.
pened a new COPPER x
TIN SHOP, in Green
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

Fast men, like fast rivers, are generally tn
shallowest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08
HUaH W. SHEgFEY. JAS. BUMGARDNRR, JR
Western Virginia z
MARBLE WORKS, ~ A
AT STAUNTON llH 5
- -
AARRl lSCNBUR0. TNM@ /
MARQUIS & KELLEY. -

DR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL s
II MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Staupton for the last four yesrs, would
respectfully inform his friends and thepubhc generally
that he still continues TO practice Dentistry in all its
various branches with the strctest regard to durabil
ty and usefulness.
Office on the south-s, of Main Street. opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton, Nov. ~, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

A LARG LOT OF GENTLEMEN'S TRAVEL
N ing She Wis for sale cheap at the Clothing House
OF J. P0LLITZ.
Stauntou, DC ~, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

DADWA III . hLADl kELIEF, InOupsOn Eye
IA Water, Garging Oil, ,Puters Tolu, Little's White
Oil, Turf Oil, &c, &c, &c For sale by
Stanton, Seb s. 1889 p Il. TROUT Co.
physicians eau always be supplied with full
assortment of Medicines of the BEST QUALITY at
DIR. Ii. S. EICHELBERGER'S.
Staunton, Jan. 25, 80
. CEMPLES INFALLIBE BAKING POWDERS.
y P. Il. TROUT 4 CO.
Staunton, Feb. !, 1859.
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nIPES.-Nine thousand Powhatan Pipes supe
i rior article also, q full supply of q common ar
tice in store and for sale by R ]. GLENDY,
SLannton Nav 5. '5S. Per G. Z. CocHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-08

Nothing establishes confidence sooner than
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
vOLUME--NUMBER $50.
THE BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN.
We copy the following letter from "Harpcr's


Weekly:
DALLAS, N. c., Sept 20, 1859.
Messrs. Editors l see you publish an extract
from correspondent of the Charleston Mercury
in your last, giving an account of Mr.. Henry, an
old Revolutionary soldier, who had given to the
correspondent personal incident of the Battle OF
Kings Mountain. From the lips of the venerable
patriot have some facts relative to the "Mecklen-
burg Declaration of Independence on 10th of May,
1775" which may be of interest to those who are
anxious be fully satisfied to the truth of that
declaration, SO honorable to the "Old North
State
Mr.. Henry, whom the correspondent rightly re-
ports as now living in BuDcombe County, and as a
lawyer of eminence, states expressly that ne was
present in Charlotte, on the 10Th and 10th of May,
when the Declaration was made, and youches his
character for its authenticity. Mr.. Henry lived
at that time with his father, on the Catawba River,
in CASTOR County, formerly part of old Tryon, about
twenty ues west of Charlotte. lie states that,
the meeting being called at Charlotte, his father
concluded to go, and allowed him to accompany
him. They travelled in a small wagon, starting ON
Wednesday, 10Th. They did not go all the way
on that day. but stopped at Mr.. MCrearys, near
Tuckasege Ford; and on Thursday, the goth, pro-
ceeded to Charlotte, distance of twelve miles.
When they arrived the people were gathering in
from all the surrounding country and commenced
He recollects we'll M'Knitt Alexander and Nh
Polk as active participants in the meeting. The
meeting lasted nearly all night and the resolutions,
though passed, were not published until next day
(Frday.) His father and he were present the
next morning when oaths were administered to the
parties present, either committee men or as
pledges to each other, he does not remember which;
and that this incident is vividy impressed on his
mind, and the circumstances attending it, by the
fact that at this tme-being young, about fourteen
years old-he knew nothing of legal or judicial
oath; and when the oaths were being administered
he listened attentively, but could not understand
the import of the ceremony, and went to his father,
who was in another part Of the room, to inquire
what they were doing, and his father replied that
they were swearing" and he told him, "No, for
he had listened to them, and they did not say any
bad words" His father then explained what the
nature of the oath was. Mr.. Henry also relates
that he remembers we'll that their tavern bill was
paid with sixteen coppers, when they went to leave.
l have all this from a nephew Of his, who has
just been to see the old veteran, and elected these
details among many others, interesting to every son
of the ''Old North State" We have doubt,
Messrs. Editors, that "Hawks History" will put
this controversy at rest; but in the mean time let
'honor be given to whom honor is DUE"
Very Respectfully, ID. s..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
A coNFL1cr w1rH PIRATES.

The story of an extraordinary and fearful en-
counter by the officers of ship with n desperate
gang of eastern pirates, whom they were convey
ing from Singapore to Bombay, is told. 1t ap-
pears from the report of the London Times that
Capt. Correpy, of the British ship Ararat-a bark
of about two hundred and ninety tOns-had just
landed a batch of Bombay convicts at Sangapore,
and was to take back return freight of Singa-
pore and Penang convicts to Bombay--twelve
men in each place. The Ararat was about to set
sail upon her hOmeward expedition, when the
Queens steamer Elk, Capt. Mcclure, steamed into
Singapore with two piraticai junks in tow, which
had been caught prowling about the China Sea-
There were ffty-two prisoners on board, and
Capt. Correby informed that he might have
the conveyance of them to Bombay as soon as the
formalities of trial had been gone through, for Of
their guilt there was no doubt. Fifty were con-
demned to transportation and handed over to the
Ararat. On the 10Th of June the vessel sailed;
but stopping at Penang, twelve convic:s more were
taken on board, making the whole number of des.
peradoes seventy-four.
On the 28th of June the weather was stormy,
that the captain and mate remained on deck;
but while they trying to catch nap they
were suddenly awakened by tremendous crash
and shoutings. 1t was apparent in a moment that
the convicts had broken loose. They stabbed
the sentry to the heart and rushed aft to seize the
officers The captain and mate in the meantime
had procured their weapons from the cabin, and
for while kept the ruffians at bay. The latter
fought with marlinspkes, blocks and holystoncs,
and the officers with revolving pistols 1t was
pitch dark all the time, for as soon as light
brought it extinguishcd by the pirates. The
ship rolling fearfully, and abandoned by the
sailors, who had taken refuge in the rigging.
1t is not the least remarkable feature in this des
peratc scene, says the Times, that the captains
wife, who board, quietly loaded and reload
ed her husbands pistols, and handed them up to
him through the cuddy-light. At length the cap
tain determined to advance; but this was to he
done with the greatest caution, for if any OF the
pirates could have succeeded in conccaling them
selves so as to get behind the guard they ad-
vanced, and obtain possession of arms, the case
might have become desperate indeed.
After an hours hard fighting the pirates were
driven to the top-gallant forecastle, and there
charged with the bayonet, and killed or forced
over the bows When lights were procured, and
the loss on the side of the pirates asccrtaincd
out of sixty who had come on deck, twenty-eight
were dead or missing Some were wounded be-
sides. A more desperate struggle for life says the
Times has seldom taken place, and Capt. Correpy
may well be proud of victory to which his own
bravery SO largely contributed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
NEWS ITEMS. &C.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct 31.-Three squares of the
Third District were nearly consumed by fire on
Saturday night, leaving seventy families houseless
There was killing frost in various parts OF
Louisiana and Mississippi on Sunday morning.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 29.-The Office of the New
port (Ky) Free South, newspaper with Repub-
lican proclivities, mobbed last mig .and the
'forms' Of the paper scattered in the street.
A company has recently been formed in Mobile,
Ala, for the purpose of fostering the culture of
the grape During the few months of their ex-
istence company, they have purchased eighty
acres of land, twenty Of which have been planted
with the Catawba grape. The vines are growing
in most fourishing manner.
MEMPHIS, Oct. 30.-Ex-G Governor James c.
Jones, of Tennessee, died here on Saturday.
In New York on Thursday last, $4,000 North
Carolina State Skies, sold at S913.
FRATRICIDE.-We learn that on Saturday last
Mr. James White of Ed@ecombe county, was shot
in the neighborhood of Scotland Neck, Halifax
county, by his brother, Mr. Jerry White.