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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

OLIVER SMITHS WnL-Many years ago Oil
yer Smith, an old bachelor, who resided in one
OF the towns in Hampshire county, Mass, left
the bulk of his property to be managed by trus-
tees until it should amount to 100000, when
one half the income was to be annually given to
twenty-one boys who should faithfully perform
certain conditions of the will; one-fourth TO
eighteen girls; one.eighth to fifty -four young wo
men for marriage portions, and the remaining
eight to the same number of INDECENT and de.
serving widows.
The required sum will be reached in October
next, and accordingly, about $1o,s0o will here
after annually be Distributed among the boys
about $515 apiece, making quite prize for
those who are lucky enough to secure it; and as
this distribution is TO be an annual thing, an ar
my of boys will in time be furnished with
handsome sam to start life with. The sum Of
$5,400 will be distributed among the girls-$300
apiece; $2,700 for marriage portions, making
$50 apiece, which will pay for many of the nec-
essary ..fixings !" and the same sum $50 apiece)
to the widows. The trustees of the fund are an.
Dually elected, like all other town officers, and
the principal of the fund is mainly loaned upon
real estate in the various towns Of the county.
We are unacquainted with the prescribed re-
quirements for obtaining the prizes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

THE MONSTER STEAMER GREAT EASTERN
Our readers will remember that our London cor
respondent mentioned in a recent letter that Mr.
Lever, the protector OF the Galway line of steam
ers had made the handsome offer of 800, 900 Il
the Great Eastern company for the privilege OF
running that marine monster on her first trip
from Galway to America. We are now in pos
session of information, through a private des
patch received by the Jason, to the effect that
sue will sail from Galway on the 18th of this
month, and her destination will be New York
and not Portland. The Great Eastern will touch
at ST. Johns, leaving there mail, her dispatches
for the press, and such passengers as may be
bound there, and will proceed directly to New
York, where she may be expected to arrive a.
bout the Oath INST, or thereabonts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

DIAMOND Cur DIAMOND. -Burleigh the New
York correspondent of the Boston Journal, re-
lates the following incident:
A little incident took place in New York a
short time since that | will put in this place
We have a noted gentleman in New York whom
| will call I. He is q member of one OF the N.
Y. clubs Opposite to him was another person,
who one evening sported an elegant diamond
ring. 1t dazzled T. He wanted it, but the
owner seemed to care little to part with it,
Yielding at last to the importantly of T., the
the ring was sold for the sum OF $780,. 1t pass
ed to 7. amid the titterings and suppressed mirth
of the crowd, which did not escape the quick
ear of T. He knew that both the ring and the
purchaser were sold T. said nothing. The
next day he called upon jeweler, and learned
that the ring was paste and worth about $50
He called for some real diamonds, and among
them found one not unlike his ring of paste T..
made bargain with the jeweler for the use of
the real diamond. He pledged $1,000, the
price of the diamond. He gave $l0O for its use
for time. He had the paste removed from the
setting and the real diamond putin its stead
Thus armed, he appeared among his associates
at night, fourished his ring, and seemed to be
in high g!ee, to the astonishment of his chums,
who believed he had been sold. But the advan-
tage was with t. He talked about ''tool and
his money" &C., said that if any gentleman
present had a $1,000 ring that he wished to sell
Tor $500 I. knew where purchaser could be
found. Bets were freely proposed that the dia-
mond was not real. One man bet $1,000; so
did another; and two bet $500 each; and all
were taken by I. Umpires were chosen, the
money and the ring put into their hands, the
test applied, and all said the stone was dia-
mond of the first water, and was worth not less
than $1,000. 7. quietly put the $4,000 in his
pocket and went his way. He carried the dia-
mond back, recalled his $1,000 paid for the use
OF the stone, and with the paste ring in his hand
went back to the Club at night The man who
had sold the ring was at the Club waiting, for
he wanted to regain the ring. He had sold it
for fun. He knew all the time it was real dia-
mond. He never had any false jewels. He
could tell real diamond at any time, by its Pc
culial light. He would not do so mean thing
as to cheat his old, dear friend, I. And. he
knew that T. would let him have the ring
back But 7. was stubborn; said that the sell
ler was cheat and now that he saw the value
of the ring, wouldn't undo what he had DONE
at length, T. agreed to restore the ring on the
payment of $500, which was joyfully paid
But the matter came out, and all parties came
to the conclusion chat when diamond is to cut
diamond" some more pliable, and one less sharp
than T., will be selected for the operation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20
POETRY.
Going Out and Coming In.

Going Out and Coming In.
In that home was joy and sorrow,
Where an infant first drew breath,
While an aged sire was drawing
Nigh unto the gate of death.
His feeble pulse was failing,
And his eye was growing dim,
He was standing on the threshold
When they brought the babe to him.
While to murmur forth blessing
On the little one he tried,
In his trembling arms he raised it,
Pressed it to his lips, and died.
An awful darkness resteth,
On the path they both begin,
Who thus meet upon the threshold,
Going out and coming in.
Going out unto the triumph,
Coming in unto the fight
Coming in unto the darkness,
Going out unto the light,
Although the shadow deepened
In the moment of eclipse,
When he passed through the dread portal
With the blessing on his lips.
And to him who bravely conquers,
As he who conquered in the strife,
Life is but the way of dying
Death is but the gate of life
Yet awful darkness resteth
On the path we all begin,
When we meet upon the threshold
Going out and coming in.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20
Seeing the Elephant.

A friend relates the following circumstance as
having occurred at Frankfort, KY.
In seems that on the day in question, me-
nagerie was expected in the city, and the people
were naturally on the alert for the approaching
sights-an interest in which, the sequel shows,
his honor, the Judge, keenly participated, not
withstanding the court was held on that day,
though not exactly as usual. In the progress OF
the mornings business, q case of continuance
arose, which the Judge was not at all inclined
to favor. The lawyer in charge having urged
his plea with all the ingenuity and ability at his
command, was at length in the aot OF yielding
the point in despair, when a brother lawyer,
especially up to snuff, rose and whispered into
his ear that the neDagerie had arrived, and the
elephant would swim the river Frightening
with hope, the witty lawyer at once drew him.
self up defferentially, and addressing the Court,
said:
May it please your Honor, | have this mo-
ment learned that the Great American Menage
rie has reached the city, and the elephant will
immediately swim the Kentucky riverl The
people, am informed, are already thronging
npon the banks to witness this extraordinary
feat"
The hit was palpable The intelligence of
Buohanan's election could hardly have wrought
a more wonderful change in the bearing of his
honor. His stern couutenance at once relaxed
into the most genial complacency, and in gen.
erous excitement he remarked:
"Gentemen, grant this continuance and ad
iourn the court. never have seen an elephant
swim river, and | am an old man--it isn't
likely III ever have better opportunity. The
courts adjourned"
The last thing our friend saw of the court it
was making for the river at speed never con-
templated by the Life Insurance Company
Verify there's 20 resisting the elephant!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

morning distinguished military gentleman who
was walking on Boston Common was repriman-
ded by policeman because he suffered his dog
to enter the water. There" said Dogberry,
"don't you see the sign-'Dogs not allowed in
the water Sundays'" "Yes," responded the
colonel, shut that's very lliterate dog-he
can't read" The policeman was confounded /;
and 1t was Tot till one OF the detectives pointed
it out that he saw the military mans joke.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

/ Wait for Thee.

The hearth is swept-the fire is bright
The kettle sings for tea;
The cloth is spread, the lamp is light,
The mullins smoke in napkins white,
And now wait for thee.
Come homo, love, come; thy task is done;
The clock ticks listingly;
The blinds are shut, the curtain down,
The armchair to the fre-side drawn,
The boy is on my knee.
Come home, love come, his deep fond eye
Looks round him wistfully;
And when the whispering winds go by,
AS if thy welcome steps were nigh,
He crows exultingly.
In vain-he finds the welcome vain,
And turns his glance on mine
So earnestly, that yet again,
His form unto my heart strain,
That glance is so like thine.
Thy task is done-we miss thee here;
Where'er thy footsteps roam,
No heart will spend such kindly cheer,
No beating heart, no listening ear,
Like those who wait thee home.
All, now along the cross walk fast,
The well-known step doth come;
The bolt Is drawn, the gate is past,
The boy is wild with joy at last
A thousand welcomes home!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

ANEoDoTE OF GEN JACKSON. North
Carolina Advocate, published ar Raleigh, IN lis
issue of 2lst ult., gives the following anecdote
of General Jackson, in illustration OF his extra
Ordinary knowledg of human nature:
''He Is no Judge of Preachimg."-Here is a
characteristic anecdot. of Ger. Jackson, not be-
fore published, and conveying useful hint 10
critics upon sermons. Ii was given to Gov. Eli
lis by President Buchanan, during his recent
visit to North Caroiaa, aad We repeat 1t by
memory as it was told by Gov. Ellis, in an ad-
dress to the students Of Trinity College at the
late commencement:
When President Jackson appointed MIR. Buch-
auan Minister to Russia, the friends of a certain
gentleman solicited for him an appointment as
secretary OF legation. Although the qualifica-
tons of the gentleman were unquestionable, and
his friends numerous and influential, General
Jackson pertinacously refused to give him the
appointment And be explained his refusal to
Mr.. Buchanan by saying, "He is no judge of
preaching" SHOW is that 2" asked Mr.. Buch-
anan. why" said Jackson, "l attended the
Methodist church year or two ago, and heard
a most able and eloquent sermon by DR.. Durbin.
1t was the logic of the Gospel set on lire by the
fervid zeal of devotion to Christ The effect
was very great upon the congregation. All were
awed into silence anu reverence, ana l lelt as
though stood before the awful majesty of the
eternal God. As passed from the church this
gentleman for whom the appointments is solicit
cd, joined lne and broke upon the solemn feeling
the sermon had inspired, by saying, "The preach
er has given us a very poor sermon; nothing
new in it, only mere defamation" ''Sir," add
ed the old General, that man is not 6t for Of
fee, he is not to be trusted, because he is no
judge of preaching"
And General Jackson did not appoint him to
the Legation of Russia. How lie was to infer
disqualification for the office for the want ofjust
views of sermon the President did not explain.
But the future history of the man proved the
instructive foresight of Jackson iuto character
Upon Mr.. Buchanan's return from Russia, he
called upon the President whose first words af
ter the salutation, were, 81 told you that man
was not be trusted, because he was no judge OF
preaching, and sure enough he has been untaith'
ful to the trusts reposed in him." And 80 it was
the gentleman had becume guilty of breach
of the principles which are dear to man OF
honor and integrity.
This incident gives US an interesting glimpse
of the peculiar character of General jackson,
and is quite suggestive to persons who make or
hear criticisms on sermons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

:. THE ENGLIsHMEN IN PARIs.--The Paris let
ters state that during the recent festivities sew.
eral American flags were displayed, but not an
English flag was seen, although the number of
Englishmen in Paris is five times greater than
that of Americans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

1t is said that five million acres OF French soil
are devoted to grape culture, producing annual
ly over G,00O,000 OF gallons of wine at an av-
erage cost of ten cents per gallon. From its
cheapness it is the almost universal drink of the
people. In Paris it is computed that each inhab-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

An article from the Placerville (Cal) Observ-
ca says that the bush known as "chappare" are
about the size of a large pea, ard that when
they come to maturity, instead of opening in a
quiet sort of way, they do SO with a report like
pop gun, shooting the seeds ten or fifteen feet
into the air
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

DIDNT TAKE ANY oE IA little girl, after
returning from CHURCH, where she saw colec
tion taken up for the first time, related what
took place, and, among other Things, she said,
with all her childish innocence, That man
passed round plate that Lad some money on il,
but she didn't take any.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

Mrs. Smike says the reason children are so bad
this generation, is owing to the wearing OF gai-
ter shoes instead of the oid.fashioned slippers
Mothers find it too much trouble to unite CATERS
to whip children, 30 they go uDpunished; but
when she was child the way the slipper used
to do its duty was caution to snakes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20
~ LASS PRESERVING CANS PEkEECI

n LASS PRESERVING CANS PERFECT
ST AT LAST.-I have just received and will keep
on hand during the season, beng sole agent Tor the
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 screwtop Tin Can, the
only objection to which has been the material OF
which il is made, and which is entirely obyiated In
the new Can. An examination will be sufficient to
show its merits and all interested are Invited TO call
and see them. GEO. L. PRICE.
Stanntnn May IL lS50-Yin. Copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

STARCH PoLIsH-Take one ounce of sperma-
ceti, one ounce of white wax melt and run it
into thin cake on plate A piece the size of
quarter OF dollar, added to quart OF prepared
starch, gives beautiful ustre to the clothes, and
prevents the iron from sticking
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

A New York mercantile house held an unset
tied claim of long standing against lame duck
"out West;" and hearing he was becoming swell.
to-do," sent there claim on to Western lawyer
to collect. In due time they received reply,
which etfectually laid any hope they might have
entertained of receiving their money. 1t ran in
this wise: "Gents: You will never get any spon-
dulick from bill Johnson. The undersigned call
ed upon him YESTERDAY, and found him with ma.
ny tile, his feet upon tie naked earth, and not
clothes enough upon him to wad gunl" We cal
that an expressive smile
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

Why cannot deaf man be legally convictedS 2
Because it is not lawful to condemn man with
out hearing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

When oxen refuse TO work equally as well
on either side or when they pull off against each
other, yoke them on the side you wish them to
work. and turn them out to feed in that way
they soon become accustomed to it, and work
afterWard on either side
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

"Can't you credit me, Mr.. Butcher, for little
meat this morning9" mo, you owe me for that
already on your bones."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

APAr1ANDER angling in the rain was observed
to keep his line under the arch of a bridge
Upon being asked the reason, he replied, Sure,
an won't the fish be crowdin' there to keep out
nv tha wet We spalpeenY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

Good temper is the philosophy of the heart,
a gem of the treasure within, whose rays are re-
fected on all outward objects; perpetual sun
shine, impartng warmth, light and life to all
within the sphere of its influence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

Every wooden leg that takes the place of q
leg lost in battle, is a stump speech against
war. s,ft . -of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

Kindnesses are slowed away in the heart, like
rose leaves in drawer, to sweeten every OBJ
iect around them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20
EPIGRAM.

A little stealing is dangerous part,
But stealing largely is noble art;
'Tis mean to rob hen-roost of hen,
But stealing millions makes us gentlemen!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

"John, did you ever bet on horse race9"-
"No but I've seen my sister Bet on an old mare.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

Many woman who knows how to dress her.
self, knows very little about dressing a dinnsri
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

THE LARGEST. MOST ELEGANTLY FURNISH
ED AND POPULAR COMMERCIAL COL
LEGE IN THE UNITED STATES.
SrupENTs IN ATTENDANCE FROM NBARLY EVERY
STATE IN THE UNION.
LIVERY YOUNG MAN should write for one OF
~ those Large and Beautiful 0rnamented Circulars
representing the External and Interior View of the
BALTTMORE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, Pen
manship &c., which will be sent by return mail, free
of Charge with Catalogue containing List of Students
Terms of Tuition Opinions of the Press on our new
system of Bookkeeping, etc.
FACULTY.
E. K. L0SIER, Principal-Lecturero on the Science OF
Accounts, Business, Customs, etc.
j. NJ. PHILLIPS, Professor of Bookkeeping and
Commercial Calculations.
q. b. DAVIES, Associate Prof of Bookkeeping.
N. G. JOHNSON, Professor of Penmanship.
s. 7. WILLIAMS, ESQ, Mercantile law.
REV Z. Y. REESE, ID. D.. Commercial Ethics.
TRUSTEES
Hon. John P. Kennedy, Hon. Joshua Vansant,
Hon. Thomas Swami, VIM. ii. kelghler Esq,
Jacob Trust Esq, William knabe, Esq
The time usually required to complete the full
course from S to IL weeks.
Large Circulars and Catalogues stating terms &C.,
sent BY mail free of charge. Address 49,
E. L0SIER, Baltimore, Md.
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VOL. XXXVI.
gtauntoa Spettator,
JOS. A. WADDELL, on.,.,or.
l.. WADDEL,L, Jr., froPrhee"fS'
RICHARD MAUZfs
TERMS.

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IN tie same proportions. .
Professional Crds no. srcesdsng ssrea Is"ss rsSS %
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YxrHEN ARE GOOD TIMES COMING 2

IXTHEN ARE GOOD TIMES COMING ?
w When the people of Virginia turn their at
tention to Home Industry: HENRY HUGHES taxes
this opportunity of ofreturning his thanks TO the
public for their liberal patronage and wouldEES
inform them that he has just received hneas-S NJ
sortment of Material for the manufacture OF
Ladies', Misses and Children's BOOTS and SHOES,
and Gentlemen's Boots, Caters and Shoes of every
variety, with ueatness and dispatch, and hopes by in
dustry and readiness to please, to merit the public
patronage.
: Stannfnn Aprll 81. 1855.
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The WerId'S Great Exhibition Prize
Medal Awarded ta &, Never,

For his T.so PioaOs, London, October l5th, 1881.
~ MEYER respectfully Informs his friends ana tne e
IL public generally that he has constantly on hand
P14gOS, equal to those for which he received the
Prize Medal IN London, in 1851 He has receivedd du
ring the last fifteen years Medals than any other
maker from the Franklin Institute, Also FIRST Prem-
INNS in Boston, New York and Biltimore All orders
promptly attended to- and great care taken in the Sc
lection aud packing the same.
Warerooms, No. f22 Arch Street, below Eighth,
south side, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, July &c, l859.-3moS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

Here is white rose that has not faded
through two hundred years-the white rose sent
by Yorkshire lover to his Lancaster sweet
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-09-20

REMOVAL AND NOTICE
MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS
WILL please bear in mind that my STORE ROOM
w is now opposite my FORMER STAND, and
deburg. decd. l have on hand and will sell
them WITHOUT REGARD TO COST very large
stock of CLOTHING, comprising yet general as
sortment previous to the close OF the season. Come
and secure bargains.
Clothing at greatly reduced prices.
Stannton July l2, lS56-3t j. POILITE.
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Il livery AND SALE STABLE-HOk-
IL SEES AND MULES.-We have leased for q term
of wears the commodious and convenient Stables at,
tached to the National Hotel in Staunton, where we
intend 10 keep constantly on hand Tor sale the finest
Mules aud Horses which can be procured. j. b By
ers, whose experience and qualifications as horse
dealer is well established, will select from the Ken
lucky and Virginia stables the best stock which can
be found As our busines is to be one OF years no
pains will be spared to obtain and keep the public
patronage.
We will also take horses on livery. County Gus
tom solicited Drivers are invited to stop with US
Wewlll keep the best quality offorage &c and atten-
tive ostlers. y. D. b1Eho O. w.
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If this fair rose offend thy sight,
Placed in thy bosom bare,
Twill blush to find itself less white
And turn Lancastrian there.
But if thy ruby lip it spy,
As kiss it thou may'st deign,
With envy pale twill lose its dye,
And Yorkshire turn again.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
HARDWOOD &c GRAVES,
FASHIONABLE TAILORS, IA
SDDDOSite the Marble Yard, w

Main ST., staunton, Fa'
VITOULD inform their friends and the puohc gen.
wv erally that they are now prepared to execute
work entrusted to them in the neaest and most FASH
ionable styles. o,,u
AS they have had the practice of six years as CUT
TIERS they feel confident of pleasing all who may
favour them with their custom, aud they hope by
prompt attention to business to merit liberal share
of patronage
Stanton, Sep. 8, 1889.
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COACH FINDINGS have just received a
I J supply Of Rims, Hubbs, Spokes, Shafts, Buggy
Sticks and other findings which will he sold cheap.
WOODS 4 GILKES0N.