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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

AN ANXIOUS TRAvELLER,-A letter came to
the Post Office yesterday, which would seem to
be on desperate and toilsome mission, judging
from its appearance and declared object. ia
phet in search of his father did not travel fur
ther, or was transferred from pillar to post Oft
cner, than this letter is doomed to. 1t is post
marked "Toledo," and addressed "to an honest
Man, Chicago, Ill.," and on one corner marked
ssImportant." At the Chicago Office it was
marked across the face in large print, "Missent"
and ''No such man in Chicago" and then direct
ed to st. Louis, Mo. St. Louis sends it to
the Cincinnati Office endorsed, "Give it to the
Special Agent; there are npne here. Doubtless
the Local Agent of Cincinnati will be the prop
er person to whom to deliver. If not, please
hand over to some Railroad Conductor" 1t has
been mailed to the New York office, with the
Cincinnati recommendation to the Penny Post,
to- "search Wall street for the owner" If un-
successful in New York, which is very likely,
it will travel hither and thither until about the
commencement of Congress, when it will find its
way to Washington. Some new member OF Oon-
gress will be green enough TO suppose it was in
tended for him, and claim possession OF it, Ii,
by some unfortunate accident, it should not
reach Washington until near the close OF the
session, it will be doomed to still further travel
for the atmosphere of Washington is said to be
fatal, in short time to anything pure. 7eH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

One Of the hardest trials Of those who fall
from affiuence and honor 10 poverty and .obscu-
rity. is the discovery that the attachment of 30
many in whom they con6ded was pretence, q
mask to gain their own ends, or was a miserable
,hollownoes Ie stnaif ". g1n r.tB stl b.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

. A young lady down South, It is said, purloin.
ed roller from one of the printing Offices and
wore it to church for 6ustlei We never be-
fore heard of using an ink roller to make up .
<o,.,a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

y Women have more power in their looks thsn
men have in their laws; and more power in
their tears than men have in their Judgments
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

We should educate the whole mind--tne oody
the head, the heart; the BODY 70 act, sne
head to think, and the heart to leel. e,sc,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

Kissing pretty girl "down South" young 3
.ontlsman asked her twhat made her 80 sWeeef
soh !" she replied, in utter innocence my tatn-
is q sugar planter" sI $40 4g3 iiiw i, goIl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

81 When is a sample enoughf When you take
away the o; It is then ample. 49,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

THE LAST OF THE HOUSE OF TIMoUR.-The
King of Delhi and his family have now finally
disappeared from the scene. On the Bird of Dec
they were carried on board the Magera, which
Immediately steamed down the river on her way
to the Cape. The King is accompanied by two
of his wives, his son, and his grandson, the only
members of the race alive, except one or two
still in arms. The old man seemed thoroughly
content, stretched himself upon his pillows, and
asked two of the officers their rank in the YES
sell. Two hundred years ago the agents of the
East India Company stood before this mans an
cestor, then the absolute ruler of 1oo,ooO,oooo
of people, with folded hands, begging permls'
sion to exist at single town upon the coast
AS the natives say, it was the fOothold granted
to giant. The extinction of the houses leaves
but two Mussulman sovereignties OF the first
class in existence in the world. One OF these
is tottering, and if Mshometanism as creed is
not deolining-it certainly increases in India
its temporal power would appear to be rapidly
passing away.-London paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

/, nunctusl man is very rarely q poor man,
and never man of doubtful character or creed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

The man who travels thousand miles in a
thousand hours may be tolerably quickfooted /;
but he isn't touch to the woman who keeps
up with the fashions. t,,as
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

CHARACTER BETTER THAN CREDIT.-We often
hear Young men who have credit means, dole
fully contrasting their lot with that OF rich
mans son. Yet the longer we live the more we
are convinced that the old merchant was right,
who said to us when we began to live, "indus-.
try, my lad, is better than ingots of gold, and
character more valuable than credit" We could
furnish if reed were, from our own experience,
a score of Illustrations to prove the truth OF his
remarks. InRll branches of business, in all av-
ocations, character in the long run is the best
capital. Says Poor Richard, 1.-THE sound OF
YOUR hammer, at FIVE in. the morning, or nine in
the night, heard by creditor, makes him easy
for six months longer; but if he sees you at the
gambling table, or hears your voice at tavern,
when you should be at work, he sends for his
money the next day" What is true OF the
Young mechanic is also true of the young mer-
chant or young lawyer. Old and sagacious
firms will not long continue to give credit for
thousands of dollars, when they see the purcha-
SER if young man, driving fast horses, or loung-
ing about drinking saloons. Clients will not in
trust their cases to advocates however brilliant,
who frequent the card table, the wine party, or
the race course. 1t is better in beginning life
to secure reputation for industry and problty
than to own houses or lands, if with them You
have no character.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

UsEDuoA1ED OarrIos.-owls sitting In judg-
mert on the light.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

u Why Is whispering breach ofgood manners
Because it is not aloud. Z a ,sa ,dgrosIs
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TESTIMONIALS OF EScsLLENcE FROM
THALBERG,
STRAKOSCH,
and G.. SATTER.
As also from of the most eminent Professors and
amateurs in the country.
VIM. KNAKE & CO.,
l, 5, 5 and North Eutaw Street,
and No. 207 BALTIMORE ST., between Charles Light,
would respectfully invite the attention of the public to
their well assorted stock of
GRAND AND SQUARE PIANO FORTES,
which, for beauty of finish, power, and sweetness OF
tone and elasticity of touch have been by Judges pro-
nounced unrlvalled Every Piano guaranteed for five
years, and privilege of exchange granted at any time
within six months, If not entirely satisfactory.
Terms Liberal. A call is respectfully solicited be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Pianos taken in exchange, hired tuned and repaired
WM. KNABE & co.
NTOTICE.--The undersigned would respectfully
~ state that he has now taken charge of WILLIAM
KNABE K cos. PIANO FORTE SALES-ROOM
No. 20- Baltimore street, between Charles and Light
streets. Having had thirteen years practical expert
ence in the manufacturing of PIANOS, he aatters
himself that he understands the various qualities
cessary to constitute superior Piano Forte in tone
and durabihty-a knowledge only to be acquired by
experience. He would therefore, be pleased to serve
his friends and the public generally in the selection
of instruments to suit the taste of any customer The
usual guaranty given with every Piano sold. Fol
particulars write for the circular Of the Factory.
LEOPOLD GOEPEL,
At VIM. Knabe Il o's-Safese eaB.,~ -
No 2O7 Baltimore St, hetSeen Charles and Light
Baltimore. Feb. %, 1859.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

A SSETS ON Ist JAM, 1859, AMOUNT
N ing to 81 SGT ,920! Has transacted business
successfully nearly forty years. and during that peri
cd has paid losses amounting to 81 ,26S, ,60760.
This Company insures at as favorable rates and
rules the hazard will permit. for fair profit and
liable indemnity
Losses equitably adjusted and promptly paid.
Applications solicited and policies issued by
ALEX. F. KINNEY, Agent,
Circuit Court Office, Staunton, Va.
Eok 2moc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
'sHARp.-Ass you a skillful meohanici'

1eB, SIT,
what can you make2"
'Oh almost anything in my line."
"Can you make devil2'
"Oertainly-just put up your foot, and I will
split it in three seconds. / never saw chap
in my life that required less alteration"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

VIE, Augusta county, 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 to sell LITTLE CHEAP
than any one else. Old Copper bought for cash or
work. AUG. A GRUBERT.
Creenyille Nov 16 '5S-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

t0O NEGROES WANTED.-I will pay in
lUU Cash the highest market prices for able-bo.
died YOUNG NEGROES for the Southern Market,
and will pay more than those that pretend to pay
Richmond prices. Persons having such for sale will
find to their interest to call on me before selling
Address me at Waynesboro', Augusta county, Va.
JOHN B. SMITH.
Waynesboro' Nov 16 1S5S-6mx-Vind COPY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

ALEX H. II. STUART. B. BALDWIN STUART.
LAW PARTNERSHI
HAYlNG associated my son B. Baldwin Stuart
IL with me in business, we win hereafter practice
law in all the Courts held in Staunton under the name
and style of ALEX. I'll. III. STUART II SON.
Particular attention will be given to the COLLECTION
OF CLAIMS.
The senior parner will also regularly attend the
Circuit Courts of Rockingham and Roekbridge and
the Court of Appeals at Lewisburg. I
ALEX. Il. Fl. STUART.
Staunton, Aug.Sl. 1853.
HUGA W. SHEFFEY. JAS BUNGARDNER, JR.
LAW NOTICE.
FTNHE undersigned have formed partnership in the
Il Practice of Law, in the various Courts held IN
Staunton. They will attend promptly to all business
conhded to their Especial attention paid TO the
Collection of Claims.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY win practice in the Courts OF
Highland, Bath aud Rockbridge, and in the Court OF
Appeals. HUGH w: SHEFEE1,
JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR.
Staunton, Dec. Z, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
New Copper and
TIN SHOP.

THE u n de RS ig n e d
Il would respectfully
inform the citizens of Au-
gusta and surrounding
country, that he has O.
pened a new COPPER &
TIN SHOP, in Green
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
HUsA W. SaEFFEY JAS. BUsGARDNER, j

DR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL &
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Staupon for the last four years. would
respectfully inform his friends and thepubc generally,
that he still continues to practice Dentistry in all its
various branches with the regard to durab
ty and usefulness.
Office on the south-s, ofMsn Street, opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

DADwAY'S READY RELIEF Thompson's Ey'
G Water, Gargng Oil, Pullers Tolu, Little's Whit,
Oil, Turf Oil, &c, &C., &c. For sale by
Staunton. Feb. 8. 1859. P. d. TROUT & Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
CITY HOTEL
Corner Royal and Cameron Streets,
ALEXANDRIA VA.

j. j. RoBERrs, Supt. A. w. DEAHL, Clerk.
TTNHE above is 6rst-class Hotel Persons travelling
i to aud from the Springs will find it pleasant
place to stop. az Omnibuses always in readiness al
the Depots.
Alexandria March "a 1855
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

A LARGE SUPPLY OF COMBS. HAIR, TOOTH
IN and Nail Brushes at
Staunton, March /, 1859 Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

DHYSICIANS can always be supplied with ful
4 assortment of Medicines of the BEST QUALITY at
DR., Ii. S. EICHELBERGER'S.
Staunton, Jan. 25, 80
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15
MISCELLANEOUS.
Pianos Pianos!! Pianos!!!

NOLD MEDALS IN THREE SUCCESS
Vt sve years at the Maryland Institute besides first
premiums at Fairs in Philadelphia, Washington and
Richmond.
TESTIMONIALS OF EXCELLENCE FROM
THALBERG,
STRAK0SCH,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

A j. TURNER, PROF. MUSIC, IVES
~ LEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE--Teache Pi
ano, Guitar Flute, Violin &C.. &C.. Slso, Ballad Sing
ing. IustIucts Private Glasses Tuesday and Thurs
day evenings. Pianos Tuned in the most accurate
manner. Persons wishing TO buy Pianos respect
fully invited to call at my honse opposite the resi-
dence of Col Geo. Baylor and examine the specimen
ofMessrs. VIM. Knabe Co.'s celebrated Instruments.
Staunton Jan. 25. 1859.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
Miscellaneous.

Senator Broderick has formally denied in
the Senate that he compared the Cuba eau.
Gus of Democratic Senators to convention
of robbers
Though General Cass is able to attend tc
his department and duties, he is subject tc
frequent attacks of Inconsistencies, which
disable him for days. After this he goe.
about again apparently as well as usual
These signs of failing are regarded with ap
prehension by intimate friends-his good
constitution and temperate habits have ena
bled him to resist these attacks thus far.
General Qmtman left sugar estate, the
income of which ranges from 100000 to $780,
600. 1t goes to his daughter, wife of Lieut.
Lowell, Of the Water Witch.
Deacon Adam Poe, son of Andrew Poe
who had the famous hand to hand battle
with tie Indian, Big Foote, and cousin tc
Edg'r A. Poe, the poet, died lately at Raven.
ma, Ohio.
A paper in Auburn, Alabama, has spread
its flag with the name of Henry A. Wise, Of
Virginia, upon it for the Presidency.
The Investigations of the charges against
the Rev, DR.. Daily before the church com
mittee at Indianapolis, has closed, and re-
suited in his suspension until the meeting of
the Conference to which he is attached. He
has rendered his resignation as President OF
the Indiana University. The charges against
him are of the most serious character
drunkenness, lewdness, deception.
Five or six miserable men and women were
recently discovered in kind Of cave which
they had dug for themselves in a vacant lot
on Twenty-ninth street, New York. They
were sent to Blackwelrs Island as vagrants
Thomas Connery, who murdered his bro.
ther in Baltimore few weeks since, has been
arrested in New Orleans.
The report that Fred. Douglass daughter
was about to be sold as slave in Tennessee
is not true He has no daughter in slavery.
The New York doctors are having long
and animated discussions as to the death OF
Mr.. Whitney, said to have been occasioned
by the perforation of his windpipe by tube
used in applying nitrate of silver, by DR.. ii.
II. Green. This barbarous burning out of a
mans throat seems to be the only treatment
known for bronchial difficulties.
The Vermont Legislature having refused
any further grant for the completion of the
pellier held a meeting, and resolved to raise
the required amount themselves. In a few
days the required sum, $4,000, was forth.
coming.
Mr.. Gerard Stuyvesant, a ellknown cit
izen of New York, died recently at the age
of fifty four Mr.. Stuyvesant was descend
ant Of the old Dutch Governor of the same
name. Being one of the three heirs among
whom the bulk of the late Peter G. Stuyve.
SAINTS property was divided, he enjoyed, says
the Evening Post, during the last ten years
of his life, very large fortune, which he
dispensed literally in acts of kindness and
hospitality.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

CEssIoN OF THE FEEJEE ARCHIPELAGO TO
ENGLAND.-The most important piece of news
says the Sydney Herald of Dec 2, which has
been made public during the past week, is
that Of the Feejeeon Archipelago having been
ceded to Great Britain. The cesson was
made so long ago as the 18th of September,
but it did not transpire until Thursday last,
several days after the arrival of the John
Wesley, by which vessel the treaty of cession
is reported to have been brought on to sgd.
ney by the Consul, Mr.. Pritchard, en- route
for London. This archipelago is decidedly
the most extensive and valuable in Polynesia
1t contains an estimated area of more than
2000 square miles. Its climate, although
tropical is salubrious-its soil most fertile
Already it produces spontaneously and abun-
dainty many of the most valuable Of the
plants of Commerce. But not hundredth
part of its valuable land is yet under cult
walton,
For cotton country it is peculiarly adap-
ted; and there are over 100000 Feeieeans,
who, if they could once be made to feel GER
tain of enjoying the produce of their labor,
would speedily send forth q large supply OF
this vegetable fleece. The growth of cotton,
and its first preparation as a raw export, re-
quire very little manual labor and no agri-
cultural or mechanical skill. 1t is sngularly
suited therefore to the capacity of such a
people as those islanders Over and over
again, and for years past has the Herald
urged upon the British authorities, imperial
and local, the importance of establishing some
protectorate authority over the Archipelago
in question. 1t is to be hoped that they will
not now suffer it to slip through their fin
gers
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
Extraordinary Robbery in Ohio.

Robberies and villainies of every conceiva
bic kind continue to be so frequent and va
rious throughout the States that they are too
common place, from their very frequency, to
deserve mention in formal letter, of cores
pondence. A late robbery of $4,000, which
occurred few days ago in the county town
of Coshocton county, Ohio, deserves to be
made an exception for the extreme bolduess
of its perpetrators. 1t is doubtless mention
ed in some one of the summaries of tele-
graphic news, now on the way out to San
Francisco, by preceding mail. A person
who communicates an account of the robbie
ry TO Cincinnati paper, says the County
Court had been in session on the day of the
robbery, examining three persons charged
with burglary. Some sixty or seventy wit
nesses from the neighboring villages had been
subpened by the parties accused, and to al
low them to return home the same evening,
the J udge issued an order to the Treasurer
to pay them their atte dance, wlich requir-
ed the attention of the Treasurer in his office
until ten o'clock at night, about which time
a man entered and asked concerning the taxes
on a certain piece of property in the town of
Newcastle. Mr. Thatcher turned about to
consult his records, when the man threw over
his head large shawl which was a signal
for two accomplices in waiting outside, who
rushed in and first gagging the Treasurer
afterwards bound him hand and foot. The
keys were then removed from his pocket
the safe opened, and the above sum carried
off. Mr.. Thatcher was pinioned in a most
inhuman but etfectual manner, and thrown
into a box in one corner of the room, where
he laid in the most excruciating agony for
period Of eight hours When found, he was
nearly exhausted, his head lying in pool of
blood, which had, from the effects of the gag
flowed in great streams from his mouth and
nostrils.
A reward of S5.OOO-for the apprehension
of the robbers, and vigiant search for
them by the officers of the law. have failed
so far to elicit any trace of the Offenders
ST, Louis cor. Bulletin.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

The Princess AND THE PHYsIcIAN-Few
ring the Autumn of IS can fail to remem-
Der the violent illness Of the beautiful Prin
cess c., which suddenly withdrew from
the brilliant social circles of that city their
fairest ornament The means by which that
illustrious lady was restored to health, when
given over by all the faculty in Rome, is not
however so generally known. She owes her
life, and is ever prompt to acknowledge the
obligation, to the most distinguished physi-
clan of the age, Dr. Thomas Holloway
That extraordinary man happened to arrive
in the "Seven-hilled City" just at the crisis Of
her disorder, and was Immediately summon
ed to her palace. lie found the Princess in
sad condition. During an evening drive
through the Campagna she had been smitten
by the fearful malaria which sometimes arises
in poisonous clouds from the adjacent marsh
es The consequence was violent bilious
attack, terminating in jaundice. The lovely
face which had dazzled all eyes, and eclipsed
all rivalry at ball and banquet was yellow
as saffron, and the eyes which had kindled
love and admiration in a thousand hearts were
duller than lead. In feeble voice she in
quired of the doctor what could be done for
her, at the same time protesting that if the
hue that now tinged her skin were to remain
after her recovery she would rather die than
live. Smiling OF the pardonable vanity Of
one whose queenly beauty was the theme of
every traveller who visited Rome, he told her
cheerfully that her life and her loveiness
were both safe. His prediction proved true
Under the influence of his irresistible Pills,
the yellow suffusion began to pass off and
day by day, like a star bursting through a
cloud, her beauty was re.developed. With
in six weeks it was announced that the Prin-
cess would soon gladden. the eyes of her ad-
mirers at an evening festival to take place at
her chateau at Tivoli in honor of her recove-
ry. 1t may well be supposed that the Prin-
cess would willingly have displayed her
gratitude on a magnificent scale, but this DR..
II. would not permit. He refused to receive
anything save a mere souvenir and she pre-
sented him with a most appropriate one 1t
was double miniature, set in emeralds and
diomonds, one case representing the Princess
as she lay upon her sick bed, despoiled by
disease of all her charms, and the other con-
tanning her likeness as she appeared at the
fete in the full bloom of restored health and
beauty. The memento was accompanied by
note in which were these words, "Whenev-
er you look at the two pictures, imagine, if
you can, my boundless gratitude" 1t may
well be supposed that DR.. Holloway treasures
this delicate tribute to his skill, among his
choicest sovvenirs.-"Courie Del PopuLo,'
Rome.