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MISCELLANEOUS.
GROVER & BAKERS
NOISELESS FAMILY
SEWING MACHINE

THE undersigned Clergymen of various oenomlna.
J. tons having purchased and used IN our IaI4es ~ u
"GROVER & BAKERS CELEBRATED FAMILf I
SEWING MACHINE" take pleasure in recommend
ing it as instrument fully combining the essenuais
of good machine. It's beautiful simplicity, ease OF
management and the strength and elasucity OF it'
stitch, unite to render it machine unsurpassed py
any in the Market and one which we feel conhoen'
will give satisfaction to all who purchase ana use IT.
Rev W. q. LANEY, Baltimore, Md,
Rev. o. h. TIFFANY, D. D,
Rev. C. j. BOWEN, ~ 's
Rev. .JONA CROSS, gail.6
Rev. JOHN McCRON, D. D.,
Rev. W T. d. GLENN,
Rev. w. II. CHAPMAN, 's
Rev. F. S. EVANS,
Rev. R. C. GALBRATH, Govanstown Md,
Rev. J. NICK. REILEY, Frederick, Md,
Rev. T. E.. LOCKE, Westmoreland co., Va,
Rev. W. A. CROKER, Norfolk, Va,
Rev. JOHN PARIS,
Rev. j. F. .LANNEAU, Salem, Va.
Rev. C. A, LOYAL,
Rev A. A. PORTER, Selma, Ala
Rev. J. J TWISE, Speedwen, S. G.
Rev. B. B. ROSS, Mobile, Ala.
Rev. J. L. MICHAUX. Enfield, N. C.
Rev. A. c. HARRIS, Henders IN, N. G..
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
FOR GOVERNOR,
GABRIEL HIRSH I
FOR LIEUT.. GOV.

w 4AlA4EAINl - O4N 11oI
NOTWITHSTANDING the failure of the Atlantic
IN Cable to come up to the expectations of some OF
the knowing ones of the Old and New World, yet
GABRIEL HIRSH, one of the largest stockholders
in the concern for the purpose of cultivatmg frater
nal feeling with all mankind, has extended 1T far
the city of Staunton, where it is performing
of the greatest achievements of the age in the
exhibiting at his old stand, on Main Street, the
largest and most complete STOCK OF GOODS ever
brought to this market. The greatest wonder, how.
ever SURPRISING the operations of the Gable.
the .'CHINESE JUGGLERS,'' on exhibition at his
window where the prettiest man in the country is al
ways to be found engaged in Repairing Watches
and Jewelry.
The "a ZOO offered some time since, Is still in
the hands of gentleman in Stanton ready
to be handed over to any whe will bring forward
a superior workman in his line. G. HIRSH.
Stsuunton Oct 49, 1858-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

ARrKMAs ON ABRAHAM-The following racy
burlesque is from the pen of "Artemas Ward,
of the Cleveland Plaindealer:
There are several reports afoat as to how
''Honest Old Abe' received the news of his
nomination, none of which are correct. We
give the correct report.
''The official committee arrived at Springfield
at dewy eve, and went to Honest Old Abe's
house. Honest old Abe was not in. Mrs. Hon
est Old Abe said Honest. Old Abe was out
splitting rails. So the official committee went
out into the woods, where, sure enough, they
found Honest Old Abe splitting rails with his
two boys. It was grand, a majestic spectacle.
There stood Honest Old Abe, in his shirt sleeves,
a pair of home made suspenders, holding up a
pair of home made pantaloons, the seat of which
was neatly patched with substantial cloth of q
different color. Mr.. Lincoln, sir you've been
nominated, sir, for the highest office, sir--
'Oh, don't bother me, said Honest Old Abe, i
took stent this mornin' to split three millions
rails afore night, and don't want to be poster ed
with no stuff about no convention till get my
stent done. rve only got two hundred thou s.
and rails to split before sundown. | kin do il
| if you'd let me alone and the great man went
right on splitting rails paying no attention to the
committee whatever.
1.-THE Committee were lost in admiration for
ed one of Honest Old Abe's boys whose boy be
vast Pm my parents boy shouted the ur.
chin, which burst of wit so convulsed the com
inittee that they came very near gin in eout
completely. In q few moments Honest Old ABB
finished his task and received the news of th,
nomination with perfect self-possession. 81
then asked them up to the house where he re-
ceived them cordially. He said he split three
thousand rails every day, although in very poo
health. Mr.. Lincoln is jovial man and has
keen sense of the ridiculous. During the even
ing he asked Mr.. Evarts, of New York, why
Chicago was like hen crossing the street -
Mr.. Evarts gave it up. Because, said Mr.. Lin
coin, old Grimes is dead, that good old man !
This exceedingly humorous thing created the
most uproaring laughter. And as an evidence
that be is a statesman as well as wag, it may
be stated that during the evening he profoundly
observed that governments are governed toe
| much,' and that 'an honest man was the mobiles
work of God.''
We should like to know, in this connection, !;
q man who can split three thousand rails day
| isn't statesmans"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

Aunt E. was trying to persuade little Ed.
dy to retire at sun-down-
"You see my dear, how the little chickens GO
to roost at that time."
Eyes, aunty," replied Eddy, ''but the old hen
always goes with them."
Aunty tried no more arguments with him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
Farm LIZ.

No occupation can be more favorable to the
cultivation of those qualities which are the
charm of the domestic circle, than the life of q
farmer. He is much more at home than is DOS
sible with any other man. How many are there
in our cities who only see their families at
evenings or on the Sabbath! They live for
their business, and this, from its location. takes
them from home early and late. How many,
from the same cause, forsake house. keeping and
huddle into boarding houses and hotels, where
the charm and beauty of the family, as God
constituted it, is entirely lost and children fall
under thousand unfriendly influences that
would never touch them at home. With the
best arrangements wealth could command in the
city, it is well nigh impossible to keep children
under the influence of their parents, so that they
shall have distinct family character, and bear
the moral as they do the physical image of their
progenitors. Parental influence is dissipated
amid the varied social influences to which they
are subjected from their earliest DAYS.
Ninety-nine failures in q hundred among most
business men in the city, tell q tale of the per-
plexities and sorrow, the corroding cares and
anguish of mercantile life. I. How can father,
goaded with these anxieties, from the beginning
to the end of the year, do justice to his children,
even if his business allowed him to be with them
part of the timea He is not in frame OF
mind to superintend their education, to perform
fathers Office. 4sqa ~
The farm preserves che family in its integrity,
The home has in it that charming word, and
that more charming thiDg-the fre-side, around
which parents and children gather, and where
the bright and cheerful blaze upon the hearth is
but a type of the fame of love that glows in ev-
cry heart. The parents have been drawn to-
gether, not by sordid motives of wealth or. the
ambitious desire of social display, but by the per-
sonal qualities seen in each other. The glory of
the 6reside to the husband, is that the wife is
there: and to the wife, that he is there who is
the bead of the woman, and the bond of that
home circle. Here they gather at morning, and
at evening and at noon. Their board is almost
always surrounded with the same circle, and
here they spend the long winters evening to-
gether. fa3s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

1t is vain to hope to please all alike. Let a
man stand with his face in what direction bs
will, he must necessarily turn his back upon half
the world
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

Why is the bridegroom more expensive than
the bride2
Because the bride is always gicen asoag. and
the bridegroom is usually sold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

( A Western paper, chroniclng the lamentable
occurrence of staging attached to church be-
ing blown down, very feelingly says
I'VE are happy to state that over twenty per-
SONS were brought suddenly to the ground safe
and one man, Mr.. Wilkins, got his neck broke.
Mr.. W. was an estimable young man. and the
father of a good many children, besides large
farm we'll stocked. He was fatally injured
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

The Bishop of Reiz thanked the bishop of Lis
eux for having consecrated him. =
SIT is for me-" said the latter, "to thank you.
was the ugliest bishop in France until you
were elected"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

The influence of woman, either for good or 9.
vii, on the heart and mind of man, is omnipo-
tent. Vain are the struggles to resist it. In
misfortune it tempers the energies, in prosperity
| it adds grace to him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

An appropriate name for "Honest Abe"-
Abe-o clifton.
Question-How many States will Bell carry
Answer-Ten, see. Uennesse)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

The confidential friendship of two bad and
cunning men is generally an injury to others,
and no benefit to themselves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

A young man becoming engaged recently,
was desirous of presenting his intended with a
ring appropriately inscribed but, being at losa
what to have engraved on it, called upon his
father for advice.
"Well," said the old man, "put on, when this
you see, remember me.'"
The young lady was much surprised, few
days after, at receiving beautiful ring with this
inscription:
"When this you see, remember father I"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

The highest and most characteristic glory OF
all earthly beauty is to make US aspire to
heavenly one; and woman is great in proper
ton to the ideal SIZE suggests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

Mr. Merryman Lathrop says, when he went
on the steamer to California, they kept the
Vpksna wors near an the the and when they
out of eggs, the ship lay too.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

A gentleman praising the generosity of his
friend, Observed
"He spends his money like water"
'Then, of course he liquidates his debts" re-
Joined wag.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

In 1882 the wages of Factory girls were 12
cts. week, and calico was 81. 90 per yard now
calico is from to 10 cents per yard, and the
wages of factory girls six dollars per week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

A cook expected company and was at loss
how to entertain her friends. Her mistress
said Chloe, you must make an apology" LA
mssus, how can / make it2 got no apples, no
eggs, no butter, no muffin to make it wid."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

The young queen of Portugal lately asked her
husband at dinner what wine he Preferred
'Port-you gal was the reply. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

Most persons are particularly spiteful against
those foibles in others which they themselves
have. They remind US of monkey scratching
and grinEing at the mimic monkey in the glass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

A crusty old bachelor says he thinks it ia
oonssn, aud not her wrongs, that ought to be
re-dressed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

Nothing is more odous than the face that
smiles abroad, but flashes fury amid the caresses
of tender wife and children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

MUSICAL STORE.
MAIN STREET. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
FREY Il ROBINSON
IAVE opened Store Main St., (od Post Of
IL fce,l where they will keep for sale, PIANOS,
FLUTES, HIOLLNS, GUITARS BANJOS, SHEET
MUSIC, STATIONERY, ENGRA HLNGS, &c, de-,
and respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends
and the public generally.
PIANOS.-Our stock of Pianos is selected princi-
pally from the well known and most reliable factory
of NUNS L. CLARK, New York, whose instruments
have never been surpassed in tone and durability
since their establishment commenced operations
(thirty five years ago. We havemad arrangements
with other Factories for supplying with Panos
casonay retaining the.prviege, however, of return
ing them, if found unworthy recommendation
Persons purchasing from us, therefore, will
any risk, have determined to sell only good in
struments, on most reasonable terms
SHEET MUSIC. "A great variety of the latest
publications constantly hand. Instruction books
for all instruments The usual deduction made in sup
plying Schools and Music Teachers. Arthur's Pat
ent Elastic Music Portfolios Music sent by mail.
Orders from the country, promptly attended to.
G. T. FREY, Prof. of Music.
J. ROBINSON.
Julv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

RAILROAD WIT-Engineer Stone, or as he was
more generally called among his acquairtances,
"Old Rock" who runs on the east end of the
Peoria and Oquawka Railroad, is natural wag,
quick at repartee and dry as chip. One day
Rock met with lot of the st. Louis, Alton and
Chicago Railroad boys at Peoria Junction, snd
they stepped into Sam Emorys for social glass
of ale. Conductor Hedges, of the st. Louis
Road, as sort of sentiment, gave, "Old Rock,
otherwise Stone, perfect brick ~ "That's very
good" exclaimed Stone, "Here's to old Brush,
otherwise Hedges, perfect stick" The next
that was seen of "Rock" he was pursuing
'two- forty" gait towards his engine-Hedges,
with stick, close on his rear.
This is not quite as good as the repartee Of
Nick Denton; while Division Engineer on the
Illinois Central at festival several years ago in
De Witt county, a fellow named Jack R. gave as
sentiment-"The tsoo Nicks-Old Nick and
Nick Denton" The tables came down with a
chatter. Nick rose as grave as judge. When
the noise bad subsided, he said he fully appre-
cated the honor conferred upon him in being
named in connection with Jacks most intimate
friend He hardly knew how to requite the
kindness, but as one good turn always deserves
another, he would give-"7he too .Jacks-Jack
r. and Jackass" Jack r. collapsed and the
| company went into Mysteries. er-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

Never purchase love or friendship by gifts
when thus obtained, they are lost as soon as you
stop payment.
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"When this you see, remember father I"

BEAUTY DEFINED.-Ths Home Journal is re-
sponsibe for the latest and best definition Of
beauty that has dazzled the brains of the wisest
philosophers. 1t says:
"Beauty, dear readers is the woman you love
whatever she may seem to Others
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

The stick of type hath more of might
dHU IT. SHdII DdCL6r IOWerS 10 UuSJ
That laugh at siege or cannon ball"

And it shall batter towers to dust
That laugh at siege or cannon ball"
Printers have an honorable employment and
one that the first men have filled an occupation
which is, to all who will be true to themselves
in its pursuits the path of honor an eminence.-
Lord Erskine was Printer franklin was a
Printer! Beranger, the celebrated French poet
was Printer Theirs, the distinguished
French historian, was Printer. Printers have
become our State Governors, they take seats
with our Senators, and as leading editors, have
controlled the destnies of nations.
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral.

TO THE LADIES.--15O white and colored
Il SHAKERS, from No. 8 to IL, at 3715 cents. rs
Boxes white black and fancy Ruches, some as low as
l215 cents. Fancy Bonnet Ribbons, per yard l211
cents Shaws, Mantillas, Parasos, Needlework, &C.,
very low at GOLDENBERG'S
staunton, April 10, 1860.
g UMMER The season having
~ advanced, offer, from this day. splendid as
sortment OF Silk, Grape and Straw Bonnets, Flats,
&C., at greatly reduced prices.
Steunton, June 5, 1860. D. ]. GOLDENBERG.
nPODELDOC SOAP For making Rora
" backs Compound Chemical and Toilet Soaps,
for sale by DR.. II. S. EICHELBERGER.
Staunton, April 8. 1860
q CERMAN LAGER BEER GLASSES for sale by
III l.. B. WALLER,
A Ii kinds of Iron Machinery fitted up at the work
"a Shop of the Staunton Foundry.
Sep.13, 1859. A. J. GARBEh Co
LNOR Hats, Caps, and every style Of Gents Furnish
r ing Goods call at J. POLITICS
Stanton, Oct II, 1859. Clothing Ho'ssus
NOAL OLA splendid article, at
~ DR.. w. B. YOUNG'S.
Staunton, Nov. 1.
COFAS-A new lot Sofas, just to hand, very cheap
y Staunton. July 10. '59. A. CHANDLER.
T>RENCH China, Dinner and Tea SETS for sale by
IL E. B. WALLER.
Staun}on, April II, 1850.
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An exchange thus pathetically describes the
fainting of young lady:
Down fell the lovely maiden,
just like slaughtered lamb;
Her hair hung round her pallid cheeks
Like sea weeds round a clam!
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SINGULAR AFFAIR.-Some six years ago,
man came to this place, or rather its vicinity
calling himself Heriff, and has since then worked
for numerous gentlemen in the county, as day
laborer. Although of rather dark complexion
no one ever supposed him to be akin to the de-
scendants of Ham. After living here sometime
he won the affections of quite q pretty white
girl whom he married. Things went on quite
prosperously for some time, two children glad
dening the happy fathers heart, when, alas
his felcitous existence was unexpectedly termi-
mated. A negro man, in town, seems to have
conceived the idea that all was not right with
Herif, and that he bore the indications of being
more closely connected with the sons of Afric's
burning sauds, thar is countenanced on Southern
soil, and communicated this idea to gentleman
who upon seeing him, Immediately recognized
him as the same individual once belonging to q
gentleman at or near the Hot Springs, in Bath
county, and from whom he had run off, The
gentleman was informed of the fact, and on the
2nd inst he arrived here, in company with some
one who could substantiate his claims. He met
Heriff in one of our stores, and informed him
that he had come for him and claimed him as
his servant He seemed rather indignant, upon
receiving this unpleasant piece of Information,
but after few words. he acknowledged his true
character, and accompanied his master home.-
Lewis6ury (Gresn6rier county Chronicle.
FORBIDDEN FRU1r.-M. Noel, French agri-
culturist speaking of the introduction of the po-
tato into France, says:
sThis vegetable was viewed by the people
with extreme disfavor when first introduced,
and many expedients were adopted to induce
them to use it, but without, success. In vain
did Louis XVI. wear its flower in his button
hole. and in vain were samples of tie tu5ercle
distributed among the farmers they gave them
to their pigs, but would not use it themselves
At last Parmentier, the chemist, who we'll knew
the nutritive properties of the potato, and was
most anxious to see it in general use, hit upon
the following ingenious plan: He planted good
breadth of potatoes at Sablons, close to Paris,
and paid great attention to their cultivation
When the roots were nearly ripe, he put notices
around the field that all persons who stole any
of the potatoes would be prosecuted with the
utmost rigor of the laws and gendarmes were
EMPLOYED to watch the field day and night, and
arrest all tresspassers. No sooner were the new
roots thus forbidden, rs it were, by authority
than all persons seemed eager to eat them, and
in fortnight, Notwithstanding the gendarmes
the whole crop was stolen, and without doub
eaten. The new vegetable having been found
to be excellent food, soon after cultivated il
every part of the kingdom"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

ERRORS IN SHOEING A HORsE.-Crippled anl
hoof bound horses are becoming more and more
common where they are used on hard roads
and the methods of shoeing adopted by many
| blacksmiths to prevent lameness, in the opinion
of the writer, only increase the evil. Usually
shoes are made with the nail holes too near the
toe. This leaves the heel unsupported, and
throws the strain, in travelling and pulling, a.
bout midway between the heel and toe, which
is the weakest part of the hoof. Often, wher
the shoes are removed, the sole of the foot il
found torn lose from the hoof at the heels, leav
| ing sores called corns. This is more common
with heavy wide.hoofed horses, though the
same style of shoeing will produce it in all.
| Burning the hoof with the hot shoe, to fit il
| to its place is often practiced. A number oil
years. experience has taught me that this should
not be done. When horses hoof is properly
trimmed, the sole is less than q quarter of ar
inch thick; burning will crisp and destroy th,
life of the seam, causing the sole and hoof tt
separates. This is followed by sprawling ant
rottenness of the hoop, lowering sole, tarniDf
up of the toe, and general ill-shape of the foot
and the horse becomes clumsy cripple.
Horses likely to become hoot. bound generally
have small tough, horny hoofs, of rapid growth
but, with proper care, they may be kept fire,
from lameness. If the shoe be not properl,
fastened near the heels it causes the shoe to in
Iclise forward, the sole becomes hard and dead
the heels contract and the frog is injured
Lameness must follow from the action of TIN
coffin joint being retarded.
To keep the foot in its natural shape the sho'
should be made to fit wide at the heels; tn
''cak" should stand square, inclining little out
ward The shoe should be nailed we'll back to
wards the heels, say from an inch and quar-
ter TO two inches from the calks, thus securing
its solidity from heel to toe. When the foot i
in its natural, shape, as strong nail hold can b.
had at the turn of the heel as anywhere abou
the hoof.
! The clip, or outward projection from the sho
used by many is worse than useless. The hoo
| is weakened by the notch made to receive it, ant
| is injured by the burning given to fit it in. B,
this treatment horses whose feet have been worl
short at the toe, have often been lamed by crisp
ing the sole and affecting the quick, causing it Il
tester in few days after shoeing. After
borse's feet have been thus maltreated, it viii
most generally take from six months to a year
proper care to restore them to sound condi
tion.
! A shoe properly put on should remain from
! ten to fourteen weeks. If horse is shod often
er than once in two months, there will not b
sufficient growth to afford solid hold for tn
nails. NJ B. KERK, Dearborn county, Indiana
american Agriculturalist.