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IDEAS OF JOHN QUINCY ADAMS ON
DESDEMONA AND LEAR.

Some twenty-five years ago, John Quincy
Adams wrote series of articles on what he
termed the misconceptions of Shakespeare upon
the stage" From one oil those papers we make
the following eXtract-
1--WE never can sympathize much with Des-
demona or with Lear, because we never can
separate them from the estimate that the lady
is little less than wanton, and the old king
nothing less than a dotard We can sympa-
thize with the love of Desdemona?- ?--ihe daugh-
ter of Venetian nobleman, born and educated
to a splendid and lofty station in the communi-
w. She falls In love and makes a runaway
match with a hlackamoor, for no other reason
than that he has told her braggart story Of
his hairhreadth escapes in war, For this she
not only violates her duties to her father, her
family her sex, and her country, but she makes
the first advances. She tells Othello she wish
ed Heaven had made her such a man, and in
forms him how any friend OF his may win her
by telling her again his story On that hint,
says he, spoke; and well he might. The
blood must circulate briskly in the veins of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-07
BRATTLEBORO, W.: JULY T. 1860.

their sentiments in congressional action. So
long as slavery is claimed before the world as
highly benignant, elcvating and humanizng in
stituion, and as having Divine appreciation, it
will receive at the hands of the moralst civil
ian and theologian the most free and unninch-
ing discussion; nor should its indicators vince
in the combat which their claims invite. In this
discussion, it is tue, as in other topics of ex-
citing debate, wide latitude and license are, at
times, indulged, but it seldom or never exceeds
in severity the terms of apprehension on this
subject which were long since INDUCED by
Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Mason, and,
in later times, by Mcdowell, Faulkner, and
their worthy compcers. all Of Virginia, whose
information and opinions, on this as well as
other subjects, the people of the free States
have not yet learned to disrespect. We insist,
however, that there is no such matter presented
in the testimony or existing in fact, as is more
than intimated in the report, that even the abo-
litionists in the free States take courses intend
ed. covertly, to produce forcible violations of
the laws and peace Of the slaveholding States,
by the body of the people in the free States
We cannot join in any report tending to pro-
mulgate such view, as we regard it unfounded
in fact and i'll calculated to promote peace, con-
fdence or tranquility, and departure from the
legitimate purpose for which the committee was
appointed. J. COLLAMER,
]. X. DOOLITrLE.
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conferred on the Commissioners, or how ap-
prdisals should be made of animals or other
property taken for the public good, lively de-
bates have sprung up, but upon the cxpcdiency
of adopting the most stringent and energetic
measures to extermnate this terrible scourge
from the Commonwealth, there has appeared to
be great unanimity
In the present state of public sentiment no
person will purchase, either for breeding pur-
poses, or for beef, or for the dairy, and no far
mer will take as gift, any animal from an in
fectcd herd. What, them is the value of such
herdP What can he done with it? Let those
answer who complain of the course that has
been adopted in Massachusetts,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-07
STRANGERS YET.
Strangers yet!

Strangers yeti
After years Of life together,
After fair and stormy weather,
After travel in far lands,
And touch of welded hands,
Why thus joined? why ever met?
II they must be strangers yet.
Strangers yet!
After childhood's winning ways,
After care, and blame, and praise,
Counsel asked, and wisdom given,
After mutual prayers to Heaven,
Child and parent scarce regret
When they part-are strangers yet.
Strangers yet!
After strife for common ends,
After title of old friends,
After passion fierce and tender,
After cheerful self-surrender,
Hearts may beat and eyes be wet,
And the souls be strangers yet.
Strangers yet!
Strange and bitter thoughts scan
All the loneliness of man!
Nature by magnetic laws
Circle unto circle draws;
Circles only touch when they met,
Never mlngle-strangers yet.
Strangers yeti
VIII il cvermore be thus
Spirits still impervious?
Shall we ever fairly stand
Soul to soul, as hand to hand?
Are the bounds eternal set
To retain Us strangers YETI
Strangers yet
Tell not love ii must aspire
Unto something other-higher;
Col himself were loved the best,
We're mans sympathies at rest;
Rest above the strain and fret
OF the world Of strangers yeti
Strangers yet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-07
AN ENGLISH LADY OF RANK AS THE
WIFE OF a BEDOUIN CHIEF.

"lIadji," the Syrian Correspondent of the
Boston Traveller, sends the following account
of the freaks OF an English lady of rank and
beauty, who has lately become the wife of a
Bedouin Chief:
"At the hotel of Mr. Rarey found most
singular specimen of the English woman, who
seems to emulate the character of the famous
and once powerful Lady Hester Stanhope-
known as Lady Digby; she exctes the mirth
and ridicule of the natives, but as the wife of
Sheikh Miguil-the Bedouin Chief of Damascus
she wiells a powerful influence among the
Bedouins of the desert. Possessed of an ample
fortune, Lady Peterborough, once the favorite
of the Court of ST. James; after her fall and
divorce, the wife of Russian Nobeman, and
then of Il Greek Prince, she established herself
in Damascus few years ago. Here she pre-
vailed upon a noted Bedouln Chief to put away
his wives and live with her. They spend their
winters in town and their summers in the des-
ert, where she visited the old wives of the
Sheikh, taking with her many beautiful presents
to appease their wrath and jealousy.
She has frequently been in the desert, habited
in the one loose robe of the children of the
sandy waste, bare-footed and bare-headed. In
Damascus she wears the long white sheet, which
covers her figure, but lives in good English
style, still retaining the luXures of civilized life,
and Il French maid. Her constant attendance
upon Protestant worship, when in town, gives
travellers frequent opportunities of seeing her;
and being a majestic woman in appearance, and
still retaining traces of wondrous beauty she
always excites attention and inquiry. hear
that she has lately had her marriage with the
Sheikh legalized by the Cadi of Damascus, and
recorded in the British Consulate.
Her lord and master possesses nothing in
face or figure to attract woman of cultivated
taste Small in stature, darker than mulatto,
with SMALL piercing black eyes, and walking
with the staggering gait of the Bedouin, he
disappoints every one who sees himi for one
would naturally expect to see something in the
appearance of the man which would account for
this singular freak Of an English lady of rank
and fortune, in choosing for terself husband
from among the rude sons of the desert. But
such expectations are far from being met at
sight of this most inferior specimen OF the
Bedouin race. This interesting couple are now
en- route for Europe, where Lady Digby hopes
to educate and ciyilize her tawny spouse"
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A FAIR UNDFRsrANDING.-Som years ago,
a young man from just across the Connecticut,
who was attending our village academy, became
sadly infected with the notion that all our mai
dens were in love with him, While in this
state Of mind it fell 20 his lot one evening TO
see Miss IL safely to her fathers domicil.
On arriving ct the door, the lady invited him to
enter. lie dill so. After few moments con-
vcrsation he arose TO leave and as Miss H.
was showing him to the door she innocently
enough remarked that she would he pleased to
see him again. Here was an occasion for the
exercise of Jonathan's courage and moral prin-
ciplc. Expanding himself 70 his tallost height,
with graceful but determined inclination of
the head, he replied II should be happy, Miss,
to coll as u E,ielld but not as teller"
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Quilp and his wife had bit CT connection
the other day. ~ own you have more brlion-
cy that l." said the woman, "but have the
better Judgment "Yes," said Quilp, "your
choice in marriage shows that!" Quilp was
informed that he was brute,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
The Democratic Nominees.

AS will be seen from the proceedings of the
Convention, the Democratic party isa hopeless
wreck. The adoption of the majority report led
to the secession of nearly the entire South from
the main Convention, and the result is two
Democratic tickets-Douglas & Fitzpatrick, and
Breckenridge Il Lane.
It is to be regretted that the Seceders did moi
take time for more considerate action. Their
endorsement of the sound and able statesmen
John Bell and Edward Everett would have rem
dered the defeat of Lincoln and Douglas both 81
most certain. AS it is, neither wing of the De
mocracy can hope for success. Douglas will in.
lure Lincoln at the North and Breckenridge al
the South, and the last hope of the country rests
in the probability, that divided Democracy
and weakened Republican party may give a
majority of electoral votes to the candidates Of
the Constitutional Union party-the only ma
tional organization of the country.
In our immediate circle the Democrats are as
much divided as they were in the Convention
and we should judge in about the same proper
ton. We would exhort all parties, however
to give up party attachments for once, for the
good of the country, and come up in the spirit
of patriotism to the support of Bell & Everett
They are good men and true, and upon their
success every thing that we hold dear depends
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
Fine Gold Pen.

We are indebted to Messrs Todd and Rey
nolds, 1s1 Broadway, New York, for an elegan,
gold pen and silver holder, presented through
Mr.. John W. Meredith, their agent at this place
Mr.. Meredith has a supply of these pens, put NJ
in every style of ebony and ivory desk holders
also in silver and fine gold cases, warrented one
year. We can safely recommend these pens as
the best we have ever used 10 point of beauty
and tinish-quality of gold and fineness OF points
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
Outside Speeches.

During the session of the Democratic Conven-
ton at Baltimore, last week, the two factions
into which the party is divided INDUCED every
evening in various demonstrations in Monument
Square. The Douglas men congregated at the
residence of the Hon. Reverdy Johnson, on the
Square, in front of which sundry champions OF
the Little Giant held for tn to the crowd; and
the Gilmor House, nearly opposite to the former
was the head quarters of the Southern Seceders
and their sympatbizers. On Wednesday even
ming, the crowd in front of the Gilmor House
succeeded after repeated calls in bringing out
Mr.. Yancey, of Alabama, who made a briefspeech
from the balcony. At the same time Mr.. Nor
ris, OF Illinois, advocated the claims of Mr.. Doug
las from the other side of the Square. Other
speakers followed on both Sides the crowd sway
ing backwards and forwards from one to the
other. The most caustic anti-Douglas speech of
the evening was made by Mr.. Hunter, of Louisi-
ana.
He said there were men on the Committee of
Credentials whom he would no. permit to cross
the Threshold of his house. He felt himself de-
graded and unnamed when he went before the
Committee to contest with traitors from his
State who protested to represent the people,
He was in favor of the Union-he loved the
Union-'but if it is only to be maintained ct the
expense of the constitutional rights of the South,
he would not give a chaw of tobacco to pre-
serve it." He thought that if one-half of his
delegation had the right to enter the Convention,
ii was strange that the other half was denied the
same privilege.
Abiding to Pierre Saule's mission to Spain,
the troubles in which he involved himself and
the Government, the speaker paid doubtful
compliment to the ex-Minister. He went on to
say that himself (the speaker) and others with
similar views, had done everything to keep
peace. Overtures upon overtures had been
made, but finding it but waste of breath longer
to plead for union of sentiment, nothing more
could be done. 1t was necessary to leave, the
Convention. A voice asked-"Why then did
you come back?"] The speaker CURLY replied
flor motives that you are unable to compre-
bend or appreciate" One fellow, he said, from
his (be speaker's) delegation had boosted that
Louisiana could be carried by 10000 majority
for Douglas. If the same s'fellow," remarked
Mr.. Hunter, had declared that Douglas could
carry the State by $50, 900 he would have spoken
with an equal degree of truth. Everybody
knows the fellow, and all very well know how
10 believe his asseverations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
New Book,

We have received from Messrs Sheldon & Co.,
New York, through Mr.. R. Oowan, the second
volume of the Oakland Stories," by the Rev
George B. Taylor, of this place. This volume
is called 'Cousin Guy" It is published in
uniform style with the former one called
''Kenny," and is no donbt equally attractive in
every respect. No juvenile books lately pub
lished have been more generally or more heartily
approved. A third volume called claiborne
is in press. The price of each is 30 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
Desperate ARRAY Between Editors.

A rencontre took place in Lynchburg, on the
23rd inst, between Messrs. George and William
Hardwicke, of the Daily Republican, and the
four Messrs. Buttons, of the Virginian, on ac-
count of the publication of severe personal
article in the latter paper against the gentlemen
first named. Some fifteen or twenty shots were
fired. Mr.. Joseph Button was instantly killed,
and Mr.. Robert Button received very danger
Gus wound. The Hardwickes are under arrest.
They are unhurt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
ga Stray Colt OF a Cou,ct ,,

A comet with very long ''caudal appendage'
was very plainly visible to the eye on Friday
evening last, between eight and nine o'clock, in
the northwest. 1t was observed by many of our
citizens, ourselves among the number. Having
seen no mention of a contemplated visit from one
OF those erratic strangers, we suppose it must
have been "Stray colt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
Car Coupling.

John D. Imboden, Esq, has purchased an in
terest for five years in the Railroad Car Coup
ling lately invented and patented by Messrs. L.
& W. II. Waddell, of this place. All persons
who have examined the invention pronounce it
admirably adapted for the purpose it is designed
to accomplish. By the use of this Improvement
the cars become self coupling, and can be de-
tached by simply elevating lever, even while
in motion. The arrangement is free from com
plication, and much more convenient and safe
than the present mode of coupling cars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
ROCKtNGHAMIANn

VALUABLE ROCKINGHAM LAND AT
fUbLiC AUCTION by virtue of a decree OF
the Rockingham Circuit Court, rendered at It's May
term, 1860, In the name of VIM. Patterson Guardian
&C., vs. Mary A. Devler and Others shall proceed to
SELL at public auction, the farm lately occupied by
JAS H. Deyler dec'd d., on Monday the 6t1 day Of Au-
gust next, the yaluableiTRACr OF LAND, lately own
cd ny said decd, lying on Spring Greek, in Rocking
ham county, containing 2O7 Acres. About 125 A
cres OF the farm is cleared and in good state of Gull
ovation; the balance is well timbered with a fine
growth OF Pine and Oak. The farm is conveniently
situated to Mills Churches of different denominations
Schools. &C. there being saw mill within few
hundred yards, and Touring mill within half mile,
and Messy Greek Academy three miles off, The farm
Is good and susceptible of high state of cultivation.
1t Is now nearly all sown in grass and every acre can
be cultivated.
The Improvements are BRICK HOUSE, LOG
BARN, Stable and other buildings. There Is good
ORCHARD of excellent fruit that seldom fails to bear
The farm is watered by Spring Greek running through
lit-aways afording water enough to turn machinery,
with lane running to it that furnishes for all
the farm. There is well of excellent water that new
er ails IN the yard, and the creek close by the
house. 1t is deemed unnecessary say more as per
sons wishing to purchase will examine for themselves
The land will be shown to any person desiring nc
view it, by Henry Heatwole or Solomon FL. Patterson
living close by.
TERMS :-One-fourth of the purchase money to be
paid in six months from the dav of SALE with interest
from date; the balance in one, two and three years
though, If desired the purchaser can have longer in
oulgence, by the prompt payment OF the Interest,"
The purchaser to give bond and good personal secur
ty and the title to be retained ultimate security
VIM. PATTERSON, Com'r.
June 10, '6O.-tds.-p. +. $500.
TTUSTEES' SALE.--As trustees of Nicholas
i c. Kinney, the undersigned will sell Satur-
day, the 7th day July next, at the late residence Of
the said Nicholas G. Kinney, in the town of stanton
large amount of Household and Kitchen Fur
niture, consisting In part of Beds, Bedding and
Chamber Furniture. Chairs, Tables Carpets, Bureaus
Wardrobes. Table Furniture, Silverpate, Chinaware
Bookcase, Books, Piano Clock, Sofa, Lounges. &C.
&c. Also variety of furniture for Pantry, Store
room, Cellar and Kitchen also Cutting box, two
saddles and Brides &C., Also one Pew in Trim
ity Church, Staunton.
We will also sell, on Monday, tile 23rd day of july
next in front OF the Sherlfs Office Saunlon, l2C
Shares of the Stock of the Jacksous River Turnpike
Company-the par value of which is 500 per share.
TERMS All sums under S5, cash; ON all sums oi
IS and more credit of six months will be given, ne
gotable notes well endorsed with interest ADDED to
be given by the purchaser.
HUGH W. SHEFFEY, }m.,.
A, f. KINNEY. { trustees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
A Rear Ril.ed.

On Sunday, the 18th inst, a large black bear
made his appearance in the Mint Spring neigh
borhood of this county, about five miles from
town. The people turned out and succeeded in
killing him, when he was found to weigh $50
pounds Where he came from and what induced
him to come into 'the settlement" at this time
of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26
Population of Stanton.

The population of Staunton, as shown by the
eighth census enumeration just taken by Major
}. B. Watts, United States Deputy Marshal, il
pective of the pupils in Augusta Female Semi
nary, Virginia Female Institute, Wesleyan Fe
male Institute, and Stanton Male Academy =
Including these the population is over four
Thousand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-06-26

Several personal difficulties occurred at Balti-
more last week between members OF the Demo-
cratic National Convention. Col Hindman and
Mr.. Norton, of Arkansas, had fight III the
room of the Committee on Credentials, and
Messrs. Whitley and Townsend, of Delaware,
came into collision at the Maltby House. Mr..
Whitley is a member of Congress, and with
Senator Bayard seeded from the Charleston
Convention, but went to Baltimore where Mr..
Townsend appeared to contest his seat.
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Important Notice.

It is very important that all accounts due this
Office on the LIST of the present month, shall be
settled as soon as possible. Subscribers who
pay up between this time and the 1st of July
next, will be charged at the rate of 81 per an
mum; otherwise the full price of $3.50 will Dc
charged, as we shall then be subjected to the
trouble and expense of employing agents. Dis
tant subscribers, upon taking receipts from Post
masters may remit by mail at our risk. a.
Nav %, 1860.