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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
Benefits Of Drought on the Soil.

A drought acts upon the moisture in the earth
as follows: During dry weather continual 9.
vaporation takes place from the surface soil,
above that supplied by rain and dew, which cre-
ates vacuum $50 far as the water 10 the surface
soil is concerned that is at once filed by water
rising from the misunderstanding deeper and
deeper as the drought coutinnes and the mois.
ture is exhsled-a circulation of water in the
earth the reverse of that which takes place in
wet weather. This progress to the surface OF
the water in the earth, manifests itself strlkiDgy
in the drying up of springs and wells, and
streams which are supported by springs. ~
Not only is water thus brought to the surface
Of the earth, but also all the water holds in so.
luton. There are salts of lime aud magnesia, OF
potash and soda, or indeed whatever the subsoil
or TOD strata of the earth may contain. The
water on reaching the surface il evaporated, but
leaves behind its lime and potash, its phosphates,
silicates, carbonates and salts-all indispensable
to the growth Of the vegetable products of the
farm. Rain water, as it falls, will dissolve bot q
very small portion of some of those substances;
but when it sinks into the earth, it then becomes
strongly imbued with carbOnic acid from the de-
composition Of vegetable matter in the soil, and
thus acquires the property OF readily dssolylng
minerals on which before it could have little ef-
fect. =.
Several experiments tried by Prof Higgins, go
to show this action of Drought in bringing mine
raj waters from depth TO the surface OF the
soil. In one place he placed solution of chlo-
ride of barium in the bottom of glass cylinder,
and then filled it with dry soil. After long ex-
posure to the rays of the sun, the surface OF tie
soil was tested with sulphuric acid, and gave
copious precipitate of sulpbate of baryta. Chic.
ride of lime, suphste of soda, and carbonate OF
potash, were Experimental upon in like manner,
and upon the application of proper tests, the sur
face Of the soil showed their preseLce in large
quantities, drawn up by the rising of water from
underneath, as in the case of drought
The parched earth-all vegetation dwarfed
and withered by the heat-seems suffering under
curse, but it is only an affiction tor the pres
ent-"a blessing in disguise" for the future
''The early and latter rain" may produce at once
abundant crops, but dry weather is needed to
bring to the surface from the depths of the earth
where else it would be forever unemployed, food
for the future harvests. It's Natures ordinance
for keeping up the fertility of the cultivated SOIL
| - G0n1try Gent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

The Archbishop of Dublin tells OF horseman
who having lost his way made complete CIR
Gle; when the first round was finished, seeing
horses hoofs, and never dreaming that they
were,those of his own beast, he reJolced and
said, This at last, shows me that am IN some
trackp When the second circuit was hnlshed'
the signs Of travel were double, and he said,
.Now. surely am in beaten way;" and with
the conclusion of every round the marks in
creased. till he was certain that he must be in
some freouented thorougtare but all the while
he was riding after his horses tail and deceived
by the track of bis own error. 80 fe~is with
men who ride hobby.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

THE PRINTING OFFIoE.-"A well conducted
printing office is the best of schools. Go with
me to the Executive and Legislative Depart
ments of the Government and will point you,
in each of them, to some of the most competent
and useful public officers who started in life as as
Printers devils. Gross the ocean, and we VIII
find such men as Guizot, DeTocqueville, and
Lalnartine of France, Lord Palmerston, d. lsra-
eli and Macauly of England, have all distinguish
ed themselves as journalists. Let young men
especially look to these high examples and rest
satisfied with nothing short of positions in the
front rank of society. This can be attained only
by the most indomitable industry, perseverance
and study, and by strict regard to truth, hon.
estv and virtue. Never for moment think 1t
disreputubls to labor. Honest toll, however
humble, never yet dsgraced any man; but too
many, we IRE sorry to say, suffer disgrace rather
than work for livelihood"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

The railroad between Kingston aud Rome, in
Georgia, if it is not one-horse concern, Is .
mighty slow team. A friend OF ours rejoicing IN
the name OF Tick-a telegraph man, too-wss
riding upon the lightning train on TINS roau,
when he spied negro toddling along Win q
pack on his back. In the exuoerant generosity
of his nature, Tick screamed out: 'Hailoa, uni
town. The polite and gstening African touch
ed his beaver and replied Beg pardon, massa,
bnt can't mus Git dar soon, and hadn't got de
time to sparr When he met Tick in Rome a
short time Afterwards he expatiated warmly upon
the merits of the safe road. Said he: 1T is the
cheapest road in the United States-you can ride
on it all day for dollar y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

MISTAKES IN PER CRNTAGE.-Mistakes are Of
ten made by persons not business men in calcn-
lsting per centage. If merchant marks his
goods for sale at retail at DO per cent. advance,
and 39 per cent. be afterwards deducted from
the market price, he sells at cost, (becanse 30 lS
per cent. of $1,50 is exactly 30 cents, the proh5
marked ON $1) 1.-The sells goods at 20 per cent:
above cost, and deducts per cent from the bill
for cash, his profits are lS per cent, and not
90 per cent, as some persons at frst sight would
suppose. Goods have been some times sold ata
loss through mistake. ls
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

A Pennsylvania editor talks about "challeng-
iua Mr.. Buchanan" We don't see why anybo-
DIV except an officeholder should demand salts
faction from the old gentleman. By his late let
ter declaring his determination not to be can
didate for re- election, he has giren satistaction
to erery man in the countryside officeholders
only excepted.-Lou. Jour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
The ssHells'' of New York...A Peep at
Them.

In no city in the United States is the Sabbath
day so desecrated by public amusement as IN
New York Amusements OF the vilest kind,
and intended to decoy not only the youth from
the path of principle and rectitude, but men OF
maturer wears, many of slender means, too, who
cannot resist temptation. l allude to Sunday
evening concerts, of grossly miscellaneous ma.
ture. These musical entertainments are given
in pumberless places throughout the city, the
most conspicuous of which will be found in the
Bowery and Broadway. rc-
Now for the programme of performances
First, you pay an admission fee OF ten cents, ano
are ushered into q large hall, in which are
placed numerous tables and chairs, all arranged
the same as at any fashionable restaurant
These are occupied chiefly by young men, vary,
ing in age from 16 to 20 years. a large bill
of fare Of drinkab!es, with the different prices
attached, are hung promiscuousy upon the walls
such as brandy, ten cents; smashes, ten cents
gin, six cents; rum grinders, six cents; cham
Dapne, two dollars cigars, six cents. Fine look
ing girls and women, dressed as harlots alone
know how, for the purpose of extorting orders
for cigars and drink from the incautious and too
pliable, are constantly moving around with be-
witching smiles and winks and by making them
selves very agreeable and conversant, add large
quantities of grist to the bar mill.
A stage is erected in the rear OF the hall, up
on which appear several male and female singers
Also. an orchestra of eight pieces. These per-
formances go on without any fall of curtain til
midnight. The orchestra performs polkas and
quicksteps, and the singers indulge in comic
songs and hornpipes, occasionally jnterssperseC
with ballad, such as "Thon art gone" or y
would | were boy again." During all this
drinking, smoking laughing, talking, and flirting
are going on among the audience. When al
is ended, young men go home, after hayinDl
spent perhaps, every shilling OF their weekly
or daily earnings; rise 10 the morning witt
feverish and stifled senses, no appetite tor
wholesome breakfast, merely cup OF COTE
carried to the lips with an unsteady hand, tn
nerves having become unstrung with the pre-
yious nights debauch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 80, 1859.

he left for the settlements, after promising the
Indians, however, be would return in a few
months, and leaving his children as hostages fol
the redemption of his promise.
In month afterwards he was in Charleston
s. O., and there he sold his peltries and received
for them and for his Spanish coin, bills of ex
change on banks and banking houses in Genoa
He concluded he would then travel by land tc
Boston, and sail to Europe from that port. h
had gone as far as the county of ---, in Vir.
ginia, when he was attacked with ''old fashion
ed" bilious fever, at the house of tobacco plant
er named Haynes, who was the grandfather Of
that illustriols person who once said to Mr.. JEFF.
ferson, "My name is Haynes, and am offl"-
The writer of this truthful history denies that he
is related to that family.
Well, Carlo, Tor Charles) had long SPELL and
perhaps would have died, but for the tender and
assiduous nursing of the daughter of his host,
whose name was Betsey. He recovered at
length, but in recovering his health, he lost his
heart; the fair Betsey had "won it," Ito use o
favorite sporting" expression) Carlo exhibit
ed his bills on Genoa to the father, and he con-
sented to the marriage. They were married, and
to sail from Norfolk, the happy couple secured a
passage, dUu III u COuuie VI HouluS were HdpPiiy
settled at Ajaccio, in Corsica, where Carlo Bou-
naparte had purchased handsome estate with
his $4,000. He no longer fiddled or danced, OF
blew the bugle or beat the drum, but set himself
up as gentleman of Greek and Italian extrac-
tion, and the representative of a noble but de-
cayed family. He died in the both year of his
age universally respected, leaving but one son
and no daughter This son bore his fathers
name, and was the father of Napoleon l., and
grandfather of the present distinguished Empe-
ror of France. Mrs. Betsey II. Bounaparte sur
vived her husband but few years. She never
visited America, but continued to correspond
with her relatives In this country. Quite a
number of her letters are now extant.
This brief history proves that the great Napo-
leon had an American lady for grandmother,
as we'll as Gen. Garibaldi, and every other dis
tinguished man who has made any noise in Eu-
rope, Asia, South America, or Hayti, for the
last fifty years.
If the incredulous doubt the truth of our sto-
ry, we will be constrained to publish some of
Mrs. Betsey II. Bounaparte's letters We can
get them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

ToAps AND BEEs-Toads are very useful to
the fsrmer and gardener, and it Is "a pity that
they are not equally so to the bee-keeper. The
inseetivorous propensities that incline them to
swallow beetles, moths, and caterpillars, untor-
tunstely lead them to eat bees and not the big
fat drones alone-those fussy old fellows, that,
like some biped animals of higher order, make
a great din and do little-but the industrious
little workers, that come home laden with hon
ey or pollen are taken in, aud no question asked.
His toadship sits quite still, and whenever O
poor little bee comes within reach of his long,
flexible tongne, there is quick snap, and, pres
to, the bee is gone.
Not content with catching bees on clover
heads, and among the flowers and grass, toady
becomes impatient; he marches up to the bee
hive, and woe betide the poor, wearied bee that
drops short of the alighting board when ne is
BY We once had two hives placed close to the
ground, and with alighting boards that were
easily accessible to the toad, he chose to jump
little. One morning there were two middle
size ones seated on one of the alighting boards,
like centres. op each side of the entrance, and
they exacted toll from every bee that attempted
to enter. and the toll was like that levied by the
the old robber barons of the Rhine; it was all
they had, and themselves too. ;,
The other hive had great, fat oyergrown oio
fellow, playing the part of King Crane. The
way he took down a bee showed that he was an
adept at the business There he sat, squatted
on the board, with head close to the entrance
and his big google eyes sparkling. Miss Bee a.
lights. The great mouth is opened, the tongue
thrust out, and as quickly drawn back, and with
it the gatberer of honey. Some minutes were
devoted to the study of this trait in the toads
character, and then they found themselves taking
an involuntary flight over fence. The hives
were raised after that, and toads less encouraged
to stay in that vicinity.-Ohio Farmer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

The Petersburg Express says the following is
letter recently received by clergyman in that
city through the Post Office:
Riverent Sir forbid the Bands of Marrige
between Edwoord Bluitt and Mary Ann Howell
the reason is he is under age, aud she Have got
husband alive and she went away from him,
He is in Carralina, and she is with her unkel,
80 you can not Marry them sir and Dursent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

KEEP Coon CoMpANY.--I Intercourse with per.
sops of decided virtue and excellence is of great
importance to the formation of good character.
The force of example is powerful; We are crea.
lures of imitation, and by necessary influence,
our habits and tsmpers are very much formed on
the model of those with whom we Familiarity as
sociate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

Coon CoNsoIRNoE.-A good conscience with
in will be always better to Christian than
health to his navel, and marrow to his bones I;
it will be an everlasting cordial to his heart; it
will be softer to him than bed OF down. a
good conscience is the best iooking-glass OF
heaven. Ctldvorth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

Dearer, Yet Dearer, Art Thou Love to Me-
Dear Laura when you were lovely young miss,
And was your dutiful swain,
Your smiles could exalt to the summit OF bliss.
Your frowns would o'erwhelm me with pain.
You were dear to me then, love-. but now you're my
wife,
1t is strange the fond tie should be nearer,
For when am paying your bills. on my life,
You seem to get dearsr and dearsf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

A TERRIBLE BArrLE.-One of the most terri
BILE battles of history was fought in 1914,r'one
glorious summer day at Bannockburn" in SCOT
land. The English army of 100000 men, under
Edward II. was totally defeated by the Scots,
10000, under Bruce The loss of the English
was 154 earls, barons and knights, 700 gentle
men, aud upwards OF 10000 common soldiers
This vast slaughter was effected by battle axes,
swords, spears, and other weapons of the feuda
and neighboring eras. Robert Bruce, with his
own hand, destroyed large number of men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

A bowlder weighing about two pounds was
found under the shirt bosom of colored indi-
vidual arrested in row. On being questioned
as to how it came in his possession, he exclaim-
ed with look of blank establishment: Oats
lust what I'd like to know how that internal
dornick got inter my buzum. 'spect some dem
niqgsrs must have frowd il dar."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
POETRY Y

Serenade.
Breezes of the summer night
Gently fan the roses,
On her damask cheek so bright,
Where soft grace reposes.
Co. and ask the tulips cell,
Wander mid the willows green;
Go embrace the meek blue bell,
While guard the lilliy's queen.
Daylight, linger yet awhile,
Blissful is the watch keep,
Linger mid the flowers and smile
While guard my loves soft sleep.
Tell the violets to fling
Incense towards this hallowed tower,
Tell each bird upon the wing
An angel sleeps within this bower.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

It is said that Gov. Wise is about issuing q
book to be entitled the Complete Political Let
ter Writer.'- Exchange.
A more taking work would be his own biog-
rapby under the title OF The Finished Letter
Writer.,-ABany Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

An Irish corporal, who now and then INDUCED
in q uoggin of right good poteen, was thus ac-
costed by his captain, whilst standing at ease
"Pat what makes your nose SO red"
p "Plase, yer honor" said pat, II always blush
when spakes to an officer"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

Z lVERY AND SALE STABLE-HOR-
Il SES AND MULES.--We have leased for a term
OF years the commodious and convenient Stables at
tached to the National Hotel in Saunton, where we
intend 10 keep constantly on hand tor sale the finest
Mules and Horses which can be procured. j. s. By
ers, whose experience and qualifications as horse
dealer is we'll established will select from the Ken
tucky and Virginia stables the best stock which can
be found As our busines is to be of years no
pains will be spared to obtain and keep the public
patronage.
We will also take horses livery. County GUS
tom solicited Drivers are invited to stop with u.s.
We will keep the best quality offorage &C., and atten
tive ostlers. j. >. BfEkS q w.
Stannton June % 1S59-Viu COPY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

REMoRsE.-He that will not fee from the oc-
casions aud allurcments of sin, though they may
seem ever so pleasant to the eye or sweet to the
taste. shall find them in the end to be more sharp
than vinegar, more bitter than wormwood, more
deadly than poison.-Brooks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

Did understand you to call me puppy,
SIR" "Yes sir, called you spuppy." Lucky
for you. The insult is too small to notice; but
had you called me dog, an old dog, l would
have knocked you down."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

accept lock of my hair" said an old bach
elor to a widow handing her large curl. "sir,
you had better give me the whole wig" Mad
am, you bite hard, but pray don't risk breaking
your beautiful porcelain teeth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

A western editor having published long lea.
der on hogs, rival paper in the same village
upbraids him for obtruding his family matters
upon the public.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

Howard Paul, in Patchwork, speaks Of man
whose i-luck was SO proverbial, that If he had
fallen upon bis back be would have broken his
nose,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
The Worlds Great Exhibition Prize
Medal Awarded to C., Never.

For his Too PionOS, London, October 10th, 1901.
~ MEYER respectfully informs his friends and the
I . public generally that he has constantly on hand
PIAN0S. equal to those for which he received the
Prize Medal In London in 1851. He has received du-
ring the last fifteen years more Medals than any other
maker from the Franklin Institute, also, First Premi-
ums in Boston, New York and Baltimore. All orders
promptly attended to- and great taken in the
lection and packing the same
Warerooms, No. 722 Arch Street, below Eighth,
south side, Philadelphia.
PhadeIphia, july 26, lS59.-3mos
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30

TMPROYED INSTRUMENT FOR SUR
i VEYING AND CALCULATING AREAS.
This instrument is highly recommended by
A. T. Bledsoe, Prof Mathematics, University OF a.
Mai Thos II. Williamson, Prof. Engineering, Va.
Military Institute.
Rev. Charles Phillips, Prof Civil Engineering, Uni
versity of n. e..
4" w. I. Walters, Prof. Mathematics, W. +. college,
II. SNYDER Prof Mathematics, H. s. College, We.
" B. Craven, President Trinity College, n. Q.
" P. c. Wills, Prof. Math., r. M. College, We.
L. Turner, Prot. Math., Richmond College, Va
Jas Curly, Prof Nat. Phil and Asst, Georgetown Col
Edward r. Fristoe Prof Math., Columbian College,
d.
t, R. Council, Prof. Engineering, Georgia Military
Institute.
Prof A. d. Bache. Supt. u S. Coast Survey.
Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott. Col PhilipSt Geo. Cooke,
A. L.. Nelson, Prot. Math. Washington College,,
j. L. Campbell, Prof. Phys Science, Wash. College,
L. L. Holiday, Prot. Nat Science, Hampden Sidney,
Chas. w. Eackley, Prof Astrony Col. College N Y.
VIM. O. Peck, Prof. Math. Col. College, N. Y City.
Richd H. Bull, Prof of Civil Eng. University OF the
A. E. Church, Prof. Math. U, S. M. Academy, West
Charles Davies, Prof Higher Math. Columbine Col
lege.
City.
James F. Kirkwood, Chief Eng Water Works,
Brooklyn, N Y,
and many other gentlemen of scientific attalnments
have lot of these instruments on hano ana LOT
sale. JAMES NJ. LlLLEf' Patentee.
Staunton, May 10. 1889
VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD
Y SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.-MAIL AND PAS
sENGER TRAIN GoING EAST.
Leaves Stauntou, daily, 4O Ill
waynesbOrO daily daily, t.. St;; ;;'..'.'''''7l4 IN
Leaves Seauutou daily Except SundayO at. .2.45 m
Passes Waynesboro, daily going West at. AZ m
Frsight Train apitk Passenger Cur Attachsd,
GONG WEST.
Leaves Wsynesboro' Monday at.........:. $50 m
Wednesdays and Fri
Leaves Staunton for Jackson's River on Wed
days and Fridays at. .9.lo III
GoING EAST.
Leaves Jscksons river Thursdays and
Saturdays at....; ......;. .o1o q N, M
Leaves Stauuton same days for Greenwood at m
i" Mondays for Waynesboro at 4.45 IN
Mail Train going East connects at Gordonsville WIN
Orange and Alexandria Tram for Washington, Baltl'
more, &c. Mali Train going West connects at Gosh
en- with Stages for Lexington; at Mlllboro Tor warm
Springs; at Jackson's River for Covington, White
Sulphur, Lewisburg. &c.
| Through Tickets can be procured at Staunt0n te
Alexandria, Washington, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Pitts
burgh GAINESVILLE Louisville, st. Louis and all i'm
pO' ''-' p''1 : - TRoS. DoDAMEAD, Gen. supt.
Richmond, July II, 2559--tc.
T lVERY AND SALE STABLE-HOR.
IL SES AND MULES.--We have leased for a tern
OF years the commodiOus and convenient Stables at
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Stanntor Spettator,
JOS. A. WADDELL,
I; , WApDELL' > y I; L.',izy ~ fr0prie'0f''
TERMS.

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Larger
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A genius sends Us some lines commencing
Arabella OrE
Is ripe and meller,
And goodness -
Can't she love teller.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-30
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GLASS PRESERVING CANS PERFECT
NT AT LAST.-I have just received and will keep
on hand during the season. (being sole agent for the
manufactured new style of GLASS PRESERVING
CANS, Just patented. with glass tops to screw on,
which we think combines all the merits without the
disadvantages of the best Cans heretofore in use and
must take the place of all Others They operate upon
the same principle as Spratts serew-top tin Can the
only objection to which has been the material OF
which it is made and which is entirely obyiated In
the new Can. An examination will be sufficient TO
show it's merits and all interested Invited to call
and see them GEO. Z. PRICE.
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