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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-03-20

1860. 1860
MANTILLAS! BUSTERS! SHAWLS!
TO MERCHANTS AND BUYERS IN GENERAL
JOS. BICKERTON & co.,
| IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS,
1873 BALTIC, ST., SECOND DOOR EAST OF LIGHT,
| w sive stock of
| Lace Mantlas Lace Talmas
| Shawls, Busters, So
Lace Bournees, Lace Points
| Lace Shawls. Lace Piccolominos,
Busters Shawls
One of the largest of the kind in the country and thu
largest South of New York. Our prices will conform
to the lowest market value, and buyers will find it de
cidedly to their interest to
GIVE US CALI
March Is, 1s6o.-amo.
| NIRGINIA:-AtR Rules held in the Clerks Office
| of the Circuit Court OF Augusta county March
9Th, 1850, Isaac Burner, Plaintiff;
AGAINST
Zachariah Johnston, A. B. Melhorn and Jno A. John
| Ston, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to enforce Judgment ien
on the land of H. Johnston for debt of A B. Mel
horns.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the De-
PENDANT A. B. Melhorn is not inhabitant of this
Commonwealth 1t is ordered that the said Defend.
ant do appear here within month after due publ
cation OF this order aud do what is necessary to pro
tect his interest. Teste
March s. 1860. F. KINNEY, Cpk p. t.
VIRGINIA At Rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, March
9Th, 1860, Ebenezer Leonard, Plaintiff; ~
AGAINST
Samuel Good and Henry Cupp, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to enforce vendors lien
on land sold by said Cupp to said Good.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the De-
PENDANT Saml Good is not inhabtant of this Com
monwealth: 1t is ordered that the said Defendant do
appear here within month after due publication of
this order and do what is necessary to protect his in
terest. Teste. f. KINNEY CPk n 4
March g., 1860. Be st
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NOTICE..

/ s NOTICE.
| T DESIRE to call the attention of Southern
| Il Cotton and Wooden manufacturers to my estab
! lishment in Baltimore, Nd for the manufacturing Of
Cotton and Wool Cards, being the only establish
ment South of Mason and Dixons Line
also manufacture sLeather Bands" with Patent
Machinery of nv own invention. Also LEATHER
HOSE of superior quality, all made OF the best Odk
Tanned Leather and warranted equal to any made al
the North Also general assortment of articles used
| by Manufacturers, Machine Shops Rail Road Loco
motive Builders, &c. JOHN II. HASKELL,
| SO South Eutaw St., Baltimore Md.
Feb. IA, 1S6O-3mo.
/ NALF SKINS, &c.-Just received and for sale
~ low doz French Calf Skins. Also Lining,
Morocco Pegs Threads Lasts of all kinds, Boot Trees
Nails, Bristles, and a general assortment OF Shoe
| Tools. GEO. E. PRICE.
Stanton, March 6.
r OW PRICED OVERCOATS-We have on
IL hand few Common Over Coats which we will
dispose of at low figure Also lot of Trunks, to-
gether with fine assortment of Clothing all OF winch
will be sold cheap for cash. ROAM ABBY,
| North Wing of Va. Hotel.
Staunton, January II, 1s6o-vind copy
DLASTER.-We have on hand large quantity
i ready Blue Windsor Plaster which we
will sell for $l1 SO per Ton of 2000 lbs, far cash on de-
l50ery, will exchange for Wheat or Corn dehveren
at the Staunton Steam Mills, at fair market prices.
Feb. 7. s. A. RICHARDSON, Supt.
MENTAL NOTICE.-Wm. Chapman has re-
Virginia Hotel, and opposite Brandeburgs Corner,
and adjoining Rankin's Daguerrean Gallery, where he
will be pleased to see his friends and Customers
Staunton, JAM 81 1860.
PLASTER am now receiving 800 Tons of the
I hest Windsor Blue Plaster, ever brought to this
market-whch will sell low for Cash or Country Pro-
duce Call at the Freight Depot.
Saunton Jan "a. lSG0-3m w. BURKE.
TTORSE SHOES.-5O kegs Horse Shoes. 1000
Ii lbs best quality Nail Rod just received and for
sale low by GEO. T. PhlCE
Stanton, March g.
MUSHROOM SPAWN for sale by
lM ---'-. p II. TROUT & COZ
Staunton, March s, 1850. sg a
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IL OF deed of trust and by direction Of the bene-
hcary in said trust, will SELL on the 3lst dug Of this
Month, a desirable HOUSE and LOT in the town of
The house is large and in very good repairs good
lot attached to it, with Stable, Smokehouse and other
necessary out-bulldings, Possession given immed-
atey.
TERMS:-Acting trusteeI will only convey such
tte as Is vested In me, but believe it to be good
March 49, 1860. II. II. ROBERTSON, Trust
DUBLIC SALE.-Hayng sold my Farm and
Il Mill, will offer for sale, Thursday the 29th
Of March, 1860, or Horses, very nne Cattle,
Cows, Farming Utensils of various kinds, l Apple
Mil, Road Wagon, Plantation Wagon, broad
tread and quantity of Household and Kitchen Fur
niture.
Terms made known on day of sale. aL
March Is, 1860 ROBINSON HANGER.
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JOHN NEWTON, Trus.

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-I will SELL on
~ the premises, Monday, the 2ad day of AprjI
next, Tract of LAND, on Walkers Greek, adjoining
the lands of John Price John Weaver. &C.. contain
ing about As Acres. The improvements consist of
CHopPING MILL, DWELLING HOUSE. &c. The land is
sold by virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court of Au
gusta county, in the case of John Glover VS. James
Bolen
TERMS :-One-third in 6, one-third in Is, and the
remainder in "a months from SALE. r. TURK,
March 6, 1860. S. A. c., Con'r.
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INKUST Ef1,S SALE Of VALUABLE PROP.

fINKUSTEi c,S SALE Ut VALUABLE PROP
Il EkTY.-By virtue of deed of Trust executed to
me by Oyerton Gibson and James W. Gibson, on the
Goth day of August, 1858, and duly recorded in the
Clerks Office Of Augusta county Court, and for the
purpose therein stated shall, Friday, the 18th
Tract of Land, containing about 10 Acres, adjon-
ing the lands of VIM. Caldwell, Dr. Dod and Others
near Thinking Spring Church, being the same land
now in possessiono OF said Gbsons; and also the fol-
lowing personal property:-2 NEGRO BOYS, one
named Charles aged about IS years. the other named
James aged about 10 years. at date of deed 10 head
of Cattle, bay Horses. grey Horses, sorrel Hor-
ses, fourhorse Wagon, and one two-horse Wagon
The terms will be made on the day of sale. The I'll
tie to all the property is deemed unquesonable but
trustee will convey only such title as is vested in
me by the deed aforesaid. W S II. BAYLOR,
March l3, l96O-ttS.-V. cOpy, Trustee
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'KTNKUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE.-
i BY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me on
The 18th day Of January 1872 by James Shultz, and
recorded in the Clerks office Of The County Court of
Augusta, will sell, the premises, to the highest
bidder for cash. on Vednssdag, the 18th yof March,
The Tract contains 20 Acres, situated on the June
ton Valley Turnpike about three and half
miles South of Greenve, in the County of Augusta,
and adjoining the lands of Ballard Smith. There is
on the land comfortable Dwelling House and Barn /,
The title is believed be unquestonabe, but selling
as Trustee, will convey with special warranty
Sale at II o'clock NJ
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DLASTER.-1 now receiving 300 Tons OF the
I best Windsor Blue Plaster, ever brought to this
market-whch will sell low for Cash or Country Fro
duce. Call at the Freight Depot.
Staunton Jan "a. lS60-3m w. BURKE.
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Napoleon's War Horse.

Everybody has seen copy, in some form,
Of the famous painting, NAPOLEON crossing
the Alps, and everybody doubtless rcmcm-
ters the nobc-looking white horse in the
foreground, which bears upon his back the
young general Of the army of ltalv, who
leans upon the neck of his rearing stccd. and
points to the long lines of soldiers climbing
by tortuous paths the steep and rocky passes
of the Alps. This horse is not mcr, artist
IDEAL, but was intended a. portrait of Ma
polcon's horse Superb. This beautiful ami
NAL was light gray Arabian, abont Is 3-4
hands high slightly, but compactly built,
possessing remarkable intelligence and great
muscular power, combined with nervous
active temperament, and strong, vigorous
constitution.
Superb was a great favorite with Napoleon
and accompanied him in many of his most
successful campaigns. In 1913, during the
disastrous retreat from Moscow, he was cap
tured by the Russian general Orloff, who
kept him at St Petersburg till 1884, when
he was presented To the father Of NJ. Tour
miairc, then manager of the impcrial circus,
a passionate lover and accomplished trainer
Of horses, and well known for his devoted at
tachmcnt to the memory Of the great Napo-
leon. Gen. Orlof, in presenting the horse,
said, "Jaequcs T9urmiaire, YOU were greatly
attached 10 the late Emperor of the French,
and your attachment honors YOU. You are
known To bc IL tayOrte of horses; and salts
fed Of the care he will receive at your hands,
tn YOU | confde this, my greatest fayorte.-
superb is too slight for my use | have
grown too heavy for him. To sell him to
strange master is fate to which | cannot
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Mi9tella
The ShOemaker's Daughter,
The Village Parsons Choice.
Br CHARLES J. MOVES.

II was sabbath eve is sweet and bcauti-
full an eve as ever shune out of heaven with
it, serene, full-orbcd moon and frosty twink
ling stars. The vast, stainless vault with
on fleece or sIcek of wayward yapor to tell
its connection with the things of terrestrial
being appeared one immcasurablc sea of ney-
cr ending blue while many golden band
of stars and planets gcmmcd night : curtain,
forming as II were, mighty host of asri-
rant. 10 celestial glory Full-orhcd and
tranquil, the lovely satellite of Earth sailed
among them, and as she smiled from her
myriad studded resting place, who would
have doubted her ahility,to portray the in
iallihlc wisdom II umnipotent excellence or
shake the wavcring pillars of man 5 immor-
tai reason One ot those nights it was
when the humble tenant of earth. gazing
upward through the uniathomahlc realm Of
ether, needs neither IA knowledge of the Co
pcrniean theory 10 tell him Of the worlds
that clustered there. lausing not but ever
rolling onward in their course, each It's own
centre, and Vet all yielding to ONE majestic
point, the throne ot Omnipotcnce, nor the
eye of fancy 10 behold scene of beauty IN
everything around.
Such an eve rested on the small but bcau-
tlial village OF id.
Ii Mas midwintcr and natures fitting
garb resting On the tr,r tors, made them
appear like some aged way yiarcr in this NOR
tai waste, wandering fricndlcsS and alone
while their gorgeous, glittcring garments,
kissed gently by the dancing moonb,ams
spoke Of the wizard loyelinesr Of EIysium.
Near the banks of small riyulet that
passed through beautiful rolling country,
diversified with meadow lands, green helde,
and Wild ,unshorn woods and wandered prat-
ting on it's way beside the quiet village,
stood a humble, yet neat cottage overlooking
the Bosom OF the frozen river, as blue as
steel vet as transparent as a polished mir
rur, and encased in It's mantle of snow flash
ing like a casket of diamonds, ailording a
scene no less enchanting than that untolded
in the vast panorama Of springtime or sum
mer.
\ thin, blue smokc-wrcath curled up from
a single chimney, and the bright lustre of a
genial fire, linked with the feeble glow Of
solitary lamp, shone inyitingly forth into the
silent night, despite the spotless curtain that
guarded the window
Within were two occupants, the one n
man in the middle Of lifc's realm. the other
a beautiful maiden of nineteen summers, with
soft blue eyes, complexion as white as ala
baster, checks as blushing as midsummer
roses, and profusion of rich, golden ring
lets that fell like mass of wavy silk upon
the neat collar of her habit.
- Alice, what thought you of the sermon
this afternoon ?" at length asked the former,
looking up moment from the paper which
he had been attentlycly pcrusing
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English Bacon.

\ correspondent asks for information in
regard to the method Of curing bacon in En-
gland. We should he clad if some of our
English friends would give US an article on
this suhiect-especially as TO the best method
suited to this climate
One method with which we are most famil-
lar is as follows. The hogs are scalded and
dressed as in this country, but are not allow
ed to freeze. When cool and firm, sav in "a
10 80 hours, they are cut up. First the head
is taken off close to the ears the body is
then split down the middle and laid on a ta-
Bile. The ham is then cut from the side by
the second Joint of the back bone. The
sparr-rih is then taken out. Sometimes the
shoulders are taken off at the first Joint next
the shoulder, in other eases they are cured
with the sides without being taken off. The
hams are rounded of and all loose fat and
flesh meat cut away.
The sides are termed '.flitches. y They are
well rubbed with salt and placed on stone
bench from whence the brine can drain awav
As soon as the salt is all melted. say in three
or four days, they are again rubbed with salt,
to which a small quantity Of salt-petrc has
been added. They are kept covered with salt
for from three to four weeks, according to
the size of the hog and the temperature of
the weather, If it is very cold, and the hogs
are large, they are sometimes kept in salt for
five weeks. The hams are treated in the same
way, except that they are sometimes allowed
to remain week longer in salt. and are rub
bed with larger quantity of salt-pctre than
the tlitehes. \ pound of salt-petrc to hog
weighing 400 lhS, is the usual quantitv-the
greater portion being used On the hams and
shoulders. Care, of eonrsc, should lie used
to have every hole in the knucklcs or around
the bones well filled with salt, and an extra
quantity of salt-pctrc.
W hen the tlitehes have been in salt the
proper time, they are taken out, rubbed dry
andhung up over the kitchen to dry When
quite dry and firm, say in a month or six
weeks, they are taken down and slowed away
in malt or some other dry substance. The
hams are treated in the same way, except
that they require more time to dry. The
room should not be too warm. The checks
are cured in the same way.
In many parts of England, as in this coun-
try, the bacon is smoked. In this We have
had no experience.
In Hampshire, the hair, instead of being
removed by scalding and scraping, is singed
off by burning with straw, and to this it is
thought the superiority of Hampshire ba-
con- is mainly due.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-02-03

SECTIONAL HATRED. 1t is the frequent as
scrtion of some of our Administration pa
Iers, and of speakers like Mr.. Gushing, that
the free States are inflamcd with violent
hatred If the people Of the South. On this
point the New York Erening Post well re-
marks:
1.-The evidences of hatred are all on the
other side Here, in the free States, the
southern citizen travels unmolcsted, comes
and goes at pleasure and without danger, ex-
presses his opinions with freedom, declaims
in favor of slavery, and is quietly allowed to
convert as many as he can TO the doctrine
that it is benign and benefcent institution.
He il not mobhcd for this nobody proposes
to lynch him; nobody suggests a coat of tar
and feathers, or an airing on a rail, as a rem
edy for his ease no vigilence committee
waits upon him to bid him leave the State
within twcnty-four hours. Everywhere he
meets liberation, good nature and hospitality
let a man 20 from the free States to the
south. and he IL treated as Powers and Gran
ralc and DIR. Case were trcatcd-hc meets the
cato mine tails; he encounters men ready
for him with buckets of tar and bags OF
feather. or he is suddenly elected from the
State, with the hint that if he remains be-
yond twentv-four hours he remains at the
peril of his lifc-a threat of murder.
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Stating the object of her visit, she bade the
woman to accept of a five dollar bill The
sorrowful mendicant was greatly surprised
and with tears in her eyes, she blessed the
generous donor for her gift. A moment she
stopped to enquire eoncering the sad woman +
a fairs, and then she turned to go. At that
moment, however, the door opened, and
Mr. Varnum, the minister entered The
young preacher was no less surprised than
the aged recipient, at the gift of the magnan-
imous maiden, and ere he departed, he too,
gladdened the poor creatures heart with a
similar amount
After leaving Mrs. Henderson the young
preacher accompanied Alice to her dwelling.
At first the conversation was warm and earn
est, but at last it Gagged At length the
former broke a silence of some moments.
Alice, said he, in low ,tremulous tone,
Il have subject to speak to you about OF
more interest than any other to me. am
an orphan Thus far since first set sail on
life's tcmpcstuous ocean, have wandered
Ser the trackless deep alone But | am
weary, and would find companion to cheer
me on. Many have seen who would gladly
accept this place, but like them not And
now | would ask you if you would be that
companion ?"
For moment the girl spoke no answer,
and she gazed long at the snow before her
But after a silence, she raised her eyes to the
face of her companion, and whispered a sim
pie word.
There was but one, and yet in the dim fu-
ture, that single word painted on the young
mans vision u tale of happiness.
Spring time came with its birds and flow
crs, its grassy lawns and perfume laden zeph-
ers, and the good people of G-d had
assembled IN the small church, to witness a
simple ceremony. Henry Varaum led the
shoemaker's peerless daughter forward to the
alter, and ere long the work was accomplish
I'd. The village belle had became WIFE
Alice Pemberton had became Alice Varnum.
One by one her friends blest her and DEPART
ing, were joyful at the scene they had wit
messed. Mary Hoffman alone was vexed and
disappointed, and as she viewed the lovely
couple, she wondered that she had not been
fool enough" to follow her companions ad-
vice.
Years passed happily away, aud the par
sonage was the home OF peace, love and
charity. And now, kind reader our simple
tale is done. A word more and we part, and
il those who read this reflect upon and profit
by our fair hcroine's conduct the writer will
feel amply compensated. But while you
may contribute to the benighted and desti-
tutc other ciimes look carefully about you
to see il there are not those in your midst
worthy Of the gifts you bestow, ever remem-
hering As did Alice Varnum and her noble
companion, that
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Westphalian Hams.

The justly celebrated Wcstphalian hams
are cured in pickle prepared as follows
Boil together over a gentle lire six pounds
OF good common salt, two pounds of pow
dered loaf sugar, three ounces of slltpetre,
and three gallons of spring water. Skim it
while boiling, and when quite cold, pour it
over the hams, every part of which must be
covered with the brine. Hams intended for
smoking, will be sufficiently salted in this
brine in two weeks though if very large,
more time may be allowed. This pickle may
be used repeatedly, if boiled, and fresh in
gradients added. llams, before they are put
in the pickle, should be soaked in water all
the blood pressed out, and wiped dry. Much
Of the excellence of the ham is depending on
tie smoking. This should be done in such
a manner that tho ham shall be cool and
perfectly dry throughout the whole opera
ton. If too near the fire, they will be heat
ed, and their flavor injured il the building
be too close, the hams will be wet, and taste
as ii dipped in pyroligenous acid. At Ham
burg, where large quantities are prepared,
the hams are smoked IN the upper story of
high buildings, while the fires, which are
made of oak or maple chips, are made in the
cellars. In passing through such length
of pipe to the chambers, the smoke becomes
cool and dry; and the flavor of the hams is
excellent. Hams intended for summer use,
may be kept IN any way where they will be
dry and cool and secure from the fly or bug.
Washing with lime or putting in bags of
coarse cloth, one ham in each, is praetised
by many. Some keep their hams through
the season in the smoke house, making a
smoke under them once or twice week.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-02-03

ANOTHER KIND OF A GAIA gentle.
man doing business on Main street was
presenter with beautiful kitten. Yes
terday a couple of young ladies. one Of
them named Julia, happened into tho
store, and of course kitty, a. kittens and
babies always do. came in for an immense
quantity of endearments and careyes.
"Ob, my what sweet, darling little
kitty! What is its name:'
1T has not been cbristened yet.
"Oh, dear thing! Do call it Jalis-
won't YOU
II should be happy to do So" said our
gpllant friend, "but it amt that kind of
cat!"
Kitty was deposited on the floor in .
twinkling. and couple of young ladies'
were seen looking round for good place
to faint.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-02-03

1eferred Matter.

On the 9th of January inst, Mr.. Iuerson
of Georgia, in speech in the U. S. Senate,
said
The Senator from Ohio charged him with
having advocated, in l848, while member
of the lower house, the doctrine of popular
sovereignty. He admitted it; but ne had
repented and recanted his error. He now
regarded it as the duty Of Congress 10 protect
by enactment slaUcry IN the Territories, and
denied the right Of Congress to proiubit Stare
ry therein. MIR. Iverson denounced Douglas
and The Northern democracy generally, as
occupying position as Objectionable as that
of the Wilmot proviso Republicans. He
wished the Charleston Convention to adopt
an unmistakablc platform, asserting and
carrying out to the fullest extent the Dred
Scott decision. He thought the Northern
democracy generally were unsound. having,
in their State Conventions, California not
excepted, sustained the doctrine of popular
sovereignty. The old Wing party, which,
twenty years ago was as sound as the present
democracy, had been swept away, and moth
ing was left of them, except Edward Everett
Robert c. Winthrop and few other, whose
declarations were mere sound and fury, sig
w itil Il
the Senator'S on the other side had denied
by their votes, the right of property in
slaves
Mr.. Doolttlc said he supposed he was the
single exception referred to. He desired to
say that in his opinion property in man
rested only upon the laws of the sovereign
States, and not by virtue Of the Constitu
ton.
Mr. Iverson said he was sorry to find not
one honorable man on that side who would
recognize property in slaves. He concluded
by referring to Mr.. Seward's irrepres-iblc
conflict doctrine, and regarded the election
of democrat to the Presidency as necessary
to a preservation of the Union. Ifa Black
Republican President were elected, he would
advocate a dissolution of the Union.
We commend these sentiments to the no.
tice of those who believe that the South re-
quires us simply to dcnounce the John
Brown invasion. These sentiments are now
held not by Mr. Gvcrson alone, but by nearly
all the Southern democratic leaders. They
indicate the point to which the Northern
democracy and the Northern Union meetings
are expected to come. 1t is ...SaUery unre-
aricted-Sarery PROTECTED IN all our
4Nat,ona{ TsrrHories-0R WE WILL DIS
SOLVE THE UNION"