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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27

The UNION JAoK.-The origin OF the name
"Union Jack" of Great Britain, carried by the
Admiral of England, has been the subject of
some recent discussion in the newspapers, on
both sides of the water. We find an explanation
given of it, in very neat and elegant double
card, published by the Mercantile Marine Service
Association, of Liverpool. Within the fold of
the card, is exhibited the progress Of the Ma
tional Flag. Upon opening the card, the Flag
as at present worn, appears. Upon raising the
red cross of St. George and turning it over to
the left upon one of the two square pieces OF
white paper, which enclose the whole, the ORR
ginal standard of England is seen, red cross on
white field. By then turning the cross OF st.
Patrick to the right, upon similar square piece
of white paper, which it crosses dagOnally, We
have the original Irish Flag. Between these
two, there appears the standard of Scotland,
namely, St. Andrews Gross, white and diagonal
on blue field. By replacing the Irish cross
upon the Scottish flag and over that the Eng
lish, we get the entire "Union jack" as it be-
came fcally arranged, upon the eventual nnion
of the three kingdoms.
The account given of the name by the Liver
pool Association seems to us to prove them bet
ter seamen than philologists. They tell us that
by the union of the red cross Of st. George with
the flag of Scotland, sis made the Jack, as or
dered by royal ordinance in the year 1906, by
James the First.
He always subscribed his name Jacques !"
and this, in conjunction with the union of two
crowns is supposed to have originated the term
Union Jack.'n This seems to US very unsatls-
factory. We have no present means of disputing
the fact, that 1.-The most high and mighty prince
James, as he certainly was addressed by bis
contemporaries, did sign himself Jacques" )" but
this appears to be no reason for calling the flag
sIook Ia ma
pronunciation OF the two words. We rather
think Dr. Worcester, in his late Incompatible
Dictionary, gives the truest account Of it. He
says Of it, quoting from authority-'The word
jack is probably derived from the sur-coat, or
Jacques (or jack of the soldier, which in the
middle ages was usually emblazoned with the
red cross of St. George" The flag, therefore,
was probably called Jack, long before the time
of King James, and, after be came to throne of
Great Britain, the united flags of England and
Scotland were naturally called the Union Jack.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27

SINGULAR REsr1rUT1oN.-Th Lyons journals
have the following: m. L., a wealthy mer
chant at Lyons, France, lost, about three years
ago, pocket-book containing three Thousand
francs, and though he offered liberal reward
for it's restitution he could not hear anything a.
bout it. He soon forgot the matter, but three
days ago he received box containing 3,45(
francs, in notes and gold, and this letter: Sir
1t was who three years ago found your pocket
book. was then poor fellow, in search, like
Jerome Paturot, of social position. / at first
thought of giving it up to you; but reflected
that the money would not make you richer thar
you are, whilst it might enable me to prosper iu
life. And SO capitulated with my conscience
But promised myself to repay you in the event
of God browning my efforts with success. This
is what now do. Here is your money, and the
interest it would have produced yon if invested
am now tolerably we'll off, having prospered in
business. ] am married, and have child six
months old. have given your Christian name
to the little fellow, for though you have unwit-
tingly been my benefactor, do not the less fee
indebted to you, and l bless your name every
dav'n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
2. III. TROUT & co.

I II. IIlO z I W W.,
A RE now receiving a large stock of Drugs, n
IN Medicines, Paints, Oils, &C., which NJ
they bought direct from the manufacturers and "a
importers, and are able to sell pure articles ON
favorable terms. Their stock of SURGICAL IN
STRUMENTS is very large, embracing all instru-
ments needed for town county practice. Also the
largest supply Of FANCY ARTICLES Brushes, Fine
Perfumery. &c., ever brought to this market.
Staunton March e. $780,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27
NO. XIV.
The WIFE OF W WAsHINGToN.-TalkiDg about
Washington, the New York Conservative gives

TIE WIFE OF WASHINGTON.-TalklDg ABOUT
Washington, the New York Conservative gives
the following:
1t is strange the world should have thought
and said so little of the sose of such man. We
have sought in vain for those minute records OF
her history which might crafty curiosity and
who can repress desire to know something
more than is written Of the being who shared
so largely the affections of Washington? Whose
image he bore in his heart through the long per-
ilous years of the great struggle She should
have been noble and beautiful. We gaze on the
mastery drawing of Stearnes, and singing out
the bride, we find that she was. 1t is touch
ing picture. 1t opens new Washington; the
pencil of the artist has poured new rays of light
on history, and the bridal picture, in the old
church, will, hereafter, live fresh in our fresh
in our memories.
The following words are all the painter has
furnished for our guide
Marriage of Washington"
"The place is Parish Church of St. Peters,
county of New Kent, Colony of Virginia. the
time January 6, 1859. Within the railing
stands the officiating clergyman, Rev. DIR. Mos
som, in full canonicals, and about to pronounce
the words, Will thou take this woman, &c.-
Washington stands in front of him, dressed In
scarlet velvet coat. The bride in white satin
robes, and a group of ladies' and gentlemen in
the beautiful costume of the period completed
the group. On their right are Governor Din
widdie and suite, with ladies, naval and militia
ry officers, and the elite of the old Virginia aris-
tocracy. On the left are seated the brides faith
or, with her two children. Behind them stand
Lord Fairfax, with his suite, and ladies. The
artist was assisted by G. W, P. Custis, Esq, in
the study for this composition"
But waves OF almost a century have drifted
by, and borne the fair blushing bride and her
lover to the tomb. Their dust has, long since,
mingled with the genial soil of Mount. Vernon
and, hereafter, if we would find memorials of
them, we must seek them there. And the time
never will come when their home and final rest
ing place will not send thrill Of pure feeling to
every generous heart,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27

TTNANNERY.-I have this day associated my son,
J. VIM. B. Gallaher with me in the Tanning busi.
in the town of Waynesboro and the business will
hereafter be conducted in the of II. l.. GALA
HER Il SON.
Persons indebted to my Tannery are hereby notified
to forward and SETTLE aud those having claims
against requested to present the for pay
ment. Ny sou, Wm B. GalIaher, will always be found
at the Tannery and is authorized to settle for me-
a The highest Cash price will be paid for hides
SKINS and bark at all times. Fl. L. GALLAHER.
WaHnashnrn' Oct. 4 l254.-1Y*.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27

Misery often wears mask Of smiles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27

nR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL Il
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Staunon for the last four years, would
respectfully inform his friends and the public gene
rally, that he still continues to practice Dentistry all
its various branches with the strctest regard to du
rability and usefulness @ a--
Office on the south-side of Main Street opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton, Nov 80, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27
DE FORREST, ARMSTRONG, & co.
DRY GOODS MERCHANTS.

so & 80 Chambers ST., N. Y,
w oud notify the Trade that they are opening
w weekly, in new and beautiful patterns. the
WaznsattG Prints, also the Anaoskeag, a New Print,
which exces every Print in the Country for perfec-
ton of execution and design in full Madder Coors.
Our Prints cheaper than any in market, and meet
to.
Jan. 81, lS6o-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27

NTHEAT WANTED.-The Staunton Steam
w Mills Co. will pay the highest prices in Cash
for Wheat. Farmers wishing to dispose of their
crops will probably consult their interests by bring
ing samples to S. A. RICHARDSON, Supt.
Nov. Is, 1889.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27

ssTHE BELLE OF THE SOUTH .',-six
J. doz. Skeleton Skirts, of all Makes as follows
"Thomsons,'' s'Sherwood's." s'Moran's," and the
Belle of the South" which is considered the most
graceful skirt now in use.
The above Skirts have just been received and will
be sold as low as possible.
.- PIPER FUNKHOUSER
Staunfnn Mar e. 1RR0-Vin c0nv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27

VIRGINIA CASSEMERES.-We have. just
received large supply of Virginia Cassimeres,
made in Cufpeper county, suitable for Gents Spring
| Suits Call and see, them. TAYLOR l. HOGE.
| Staunton March IL. 1861.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-27

DLUSH A ND VELVET VESTINGS.-10
Il patterns elegant Plush and velvet Vestings and
| 10 patterns fine Fresh Silk Mixed Cassimeres
Just received at D. A. KAYSER'S.
Staunton. Nov. %. ----
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23
Public Meeting in HarriSon-ReT. John
A. MilliamS, -

[ t. IF RI u T.E
] We ask 4 perusal Of the Harrison coun-
ty affair, 10 which a Northern Methodist
preacher has exposed the true sentiments
of his Church. 1T will be remembered
that The Rev. Mr.. Arthur, in his speech
On Thursday night last, stated thst4the
reason Northern Methodist Preachers
were not allowed to hold slaves was be-
cause they were liable 70 be called to
preach III Bostons New York, and other
non-slaveholdng PORTIONS Of the Onion.
The. system Of removal works hothsways:
the red hot John, Brown Methodist preach
ers Of the Erie, Ohio, Massachusetts, and
New York Conference may, and NO doubl
are frequently removed tof the Western
Virginia Conference. and put to work to
preaching to negroes Qasrg-Is not
the Rev. W1LLIAas one Of those Northern
chaps who has been sent here, and has
-noAsyet learned the policy IF keeping Hi
mouth closed On proper occasions. Hi
must learn the.s tact ',.zof the preachers
of thes Northern Church, Or he viii fine
Is Jordan hard road to travel"
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23
Sad Actideat.


We regret tofearn that Miss Emma
Newman met with an unfortunate ac
.cident on Fridaysev evening, the 9Th inst.
She was in town and had started to
return homeon horseback !, about dark,
In company with her brother and an
other gentleman After proceeding
d mile BIZ 30 her horse became fright
ened, and ,lspringing suddenly, threw
her of, and broke her leg Just above
the ankle Her friends Immediately
removed her to the residence Of Mr..
David Long, where she received eve
~ attention. Dr. Shaw was called
iii to reset the fractured limb, and We
learn that she IS now doing as well
as could Be expected. - aadepsa4le'nt
72ep,t5zicdas.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23
| a<sunday school Advocate, =

Il III a4 4
] VIII Father Newcomer Brother Ar
thur dare deny that the above named
Y sAapoeate" Whichshey circulate amongst
the cliarsn ofthis town. is an Abolition.
EincendiarY paper 81. II they deny this
fact, viii one ofethem be kind enough 70
produce TO usa copy of that paper Of Che
date ol November 9Th, 1859 containing
i picture and story Of tie sale.of Joseph?
This number Of that paper has been
shown3io us prtvuteig, and we are author
lied ID speak q il, but nos permitted 70
retain the paper. and hence cannot pub,
li5h, the story Of chs sale Of Joseph
/ |, We pronounce the 4 Sunday School
Advocate" used in the Northera Methodist
Sunday School insthis town, an Abolition
paper, and We call upon 3. WI Newton,
ofthe Eaaaula Republican, and the Rev!
r.. 4. arthur Of the Northern Metho1
dist Church toproduce said paper for
ttheinapeotion Of the public, and We call
upon the people 10 demand and examine
thatpaper Let US have many numbers
Of i, and particularly the uumber Of No
yember 18th. 1859, containing the PFC
tire a5ta sale Of JOSEPH. 1 4
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23
rUBLrc NOTICE.

] attended the Northern Methodist
Chnfch III this Place, and heard the
Rev. Nh. ARTHun deliver his lectures.
defining the position Of his Church
|apen 1.-THE Question of Slavery. To
bic first lecture ! will make no exceps
tion. dfheifad iectnredfor, or against
Slavery. IwonlI remained silent,
But ID his second lecture lie made
some refercncesto the Southern Meth
Hodist Church. 10 which take the fol-
lowing exceptions: first, he said that
the Southern Church was a new or
ganization md gave to herself the
name'of South !; Ills 4 deny Sec,
endly. Inc said that the Slavery Guess
ftion did not divide the Church; this
affirm, AS / except to what Mf.
ABrHuR called the facts ID theabove
cases, 9if / were I'd remain silent, this
community would have alright to be-
lieve that / cencnrred I will there
fore give what Ibeliveto be the facts
upon those two propositions at the
Southern Methodist Church IN this
place next WEpNEspAY, l25th inst.
Eat.night. Wedid not commence, pr de-
sire this controversy !; we love peace
tive can have Il without the sacrifice
E5of principle, but duty requires up to
defend whats we believe to be the truth
|of history. We only. ask the public
Ito give as a hearing, and then judge
s.. KELLY.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23
K ANAWHA5 VALLEY STAR.
flItnra aanaratioirs. ).

4 Ii ~ ) 4
curse all future generations.
!, Let ittnot be supposed that We are IN
dnlging our fancy il drawing this pie
tufe. We present II as the collnterpart
Of that dra@a BY Mr.. HICKMAN. So1surel
as these States Of the South shall Be
forced out of the Union. and an attempt
shall be- made TO subjugate Them go
surely will they throw open their ports
TO Great Britain, and all the rest follows
as necessary consequence. We shall
get better goods and deal with more hon
est nen.H We shall make what loans we
wish. and keep up a standing army J.
which shall be AN eterpaf menace to the
North. 1t IS not worth. while to tell US
that Great Britain is committed to aboli-,
ton. Great Britain is committed to her,
own interests. and to nothing else. She
owes everything that she 81 to slavery,
and she knows Il. What was she before
the daysIof her Indian Empire, and what
is she now? What was she before the
days of War; and BoLTos, and what has
she become since p: Psha I. Great Bril-
tain would jump at an alliance with these
Southern States. Let it not be supposed
that we desire TO see such state Of
things. you'd imply a military des.
-potism, land az ruler who could lead
.armies17not a militia general, but some
man bred from youth 70 war some C1R.
sAR or NAPoLRoN. But let Mr. HIcKMAE
be assured such d state Of things win in
eyitably result, from any attempt of his
ihdomitable ls,o00,O0O to subdue our
8 900. ooD. They don't mean ID be sub
dued By him. Marx that.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23
Reyg,R. i. Arthdr, |

IOf the Northern Methodist Church. con.
cladsd his lecture last Thursday night.
He proved that his church regarded sla.
very as 4 N great evil, \ and was bound
to exert herself for tle extirpation Of sh-
very. Altogether sitlecture Thursday
night was tie most thoroughly anti-sla:
very speech We ever heard il Virginia
Wemay HAYS more to say of the lecture
hereafter. We have not time for further
9comn5ents this week.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23
Nersr Run AMay..

q Rev. r. a. Arthur stated in His lee
tsrd last Thursday night, tha. the ne
groes Mo belong 70 the u. :. Church,
North, eserrun a,gay Our readers, no
doubt, remember numbefs of negroes,
who were bright lights in the NOrther''
Church, who disappeared and are now il
Canada. Those negroes either run
.away, 4 orelse oeai off on the underground
RAILROAD Perhaps brother Arthur dom
think a negro runs away I when be
goes on that Railroad. ID
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23
I, me Irr,Bfsssible Conflict. :

FRASKrosr, .KY., Dan. II e assius a
CLAY addressed vast maltidue from the.
portico of the State House. the doors of
which were closed against him. He
avowsd himself sd emancipationist. and
rindieatsd Mr Seward No Disturbance
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23

- rs
= day by human. inEy rI { 8 ~, !.
beloved country. as slavery was "a sbitsilsS
@ q as before 3, me birthday q our indie.
iia s,,,s.. u1 = noEn must sAks
VI sono.,sred aOlsss - go. ,sso's array can
10 y Nor can slavery 81 conu !. saa
though all the Rofthern States are can. -.
n q ing : IRON their cvn fresides. Ii
olr ministers IMlsn g DO good on The
sls'eI guss.'ons tney must go Where il
=. ilenss, ~. s,ey snouad lorm no fulsihR
!, fy, Pfeoluue 'nelr access 70 the alass.
npaes'.
Here then, the design Of the writer |,
to affect revolution incur social s.a I.
civil institutions. by tact. tt;ek {, ", -a3
,sn, IL tbs M Is "A ,,rrI, ssesssss IS
sla;. -, Il ~. snIeugl h
s''s', ln'n's.sy NAYS ine'r ossc'plinsso
Woraeu ana formed that they can gan
access TO the slavetholder and ~.
What for To- preach Christ ,,a.ts. r.
crucifed? To- teach The rsl.,iya ds, ~
enjoined upon master and slaye,.s ,ss,,...
Fin the Bible Mol What then "
beFthe object? To free The. alsys s,l s
his, master. Should ANYONE doubt,h;..
let him read what the editor ol .hs N.
York ghrtsisan Adaoepis Saw s ID.
journal Of the last Of July-spe.t;;.. 8. ].
the Baltimore Conference. he e; ss,. hes :
1.-THE Methodist ministr, q n 81. ~
der ed the way in The batlls Of tSs ~ tsDI-
eral Conferences against Southern ~
slavery encroeehments. They arr,;d p..z I
one of their own membsfs under appeal
i2 p aee0 nm. slsEe-eoldsr, not by ipats
sama session ibes' ta ms1rlagge, AT The
South to keep slavery os,sof ~ S.ass s; NE
pacy, and succeeded. through IN f,bos..
memorable events lby which the unity of
+. Amss aS M saln , was sacrificed iof
Ellie leaders and bays s; asy ~. Msrs :, among
| line Of the consequent bs,tles% - is0s' I.
Can there BE- doubt i t,Ys LII :.
any one as 10 the ultimate DESIGNS i - !.
| preachers belonging 10 tba R.I,;.a,. s.. u.
II 80 j. yran,s go SG"'g I.,' N0riA
such an ONE = .s'as.n =
REV lam 4 rolIfn. ,... lD,as y
moro Lender. s. he Gans,., 60. -. -.
IindianaSoiis 10 1855. Hes.ys - 90 :
"I wish il understood. ii lbe oo,,.t
/ that theresaFs hotftNo psrtiss here. n .rs
l a,'s $ u 1879, genuine :! Southern party
4 H. ~
cl.;ms frssls and holsI. I. :. 49, ~,
1.-The General i Conferences !, rndi,p nm,
/ that the ministers II ne Baltimore ! AID
border conferences, are mot esnuip.
Southern nen-that there Is bat one par
Esty,F5a Northern parfy--tbat they belong
& t-.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23

ia boasting 81 tho numbers Of his
Church. on Thursday nighllast: she Rev
.aIr. Arthur stated thu. they had SO. ooO,.
900 members 10 India, What .
uhopper.
The Rsv. gentleman also stated tina
the Southern NJ &. Church eSpunged q
matters concerning slavery from theii
III 1855. The General Confer.
encs. did not meet ii 1856. Here is an,
other hlunder. We cannot believe tha
me gentleman j. well posted on datessant
figuree.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23

MARX HM.-Ar. Longworth, of
Cincinnati, has sent TO Mr.. Sherman.
the Repnh ican candidate for Speaker
a present Of 200 bottles Of his famous
IUatawbh wine 81
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23

CeRN N: KENTucKy. The assessors
III Kentucky and the Secretary Of the
board of agriculture report q corn
crop Of $50, 100000 bushels. Adj
uniting this estimate to be correct,
and the valne Of the crop wonld %
about S13o, 0oO, 900
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23

]. Jas BAp SELL. On "Wednesday last
the Republican association OF Chicago
fred one hundred guns in honor Of.
tie eleetioasof Shermdn. as Speaker.
It appears uhat some one sentsa dis
patch I'd Chicaho announcing the cleo
ton. and not until they hadswasted
all their powder did the Republicans
find ont that they had been badly
IS sold. 3
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23
your obedient SERVANT,
:. g G .MEMINGEE

BY Mr.. PRRTLow2-T That the committee
on military affairs enquire into the expe-
diency Of appointing Commissioners to
visit each Of the slayeholding States, to
urge the establishment of a joint armor
for the manufacture of arms and NUM-
tons Of war--eaeh State 10 contribute to
The cost of maintaining said armory in
same ratio as their federal strength in the
House Of Representatives. s IT,
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23

Al Nortl,syn Methodist preacher. BY
iie name of b aniel Worth, has been CON.
miiied III North CaEslina, for circulating,
HELPER : book Tile punishment fosthis
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1860-01-23

TIfR LEeisLATURE seems to Be pro
crossing alovly, A bill u before
fhat boay for the Kanawha RiveE.=s
Tie ri Rbill il being laid over hIom
J. .Ia5 10 day We may expcetIsome
n IIiibe ii fsgard to II soon. 5.s