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and worn mahship. The assortment consists Of sll
the most fashionable kinds.
HUDSON'S RAY SABLE.
CANADA SABLE,
STONE MARTEN,
ROYAL ERMINR,
RUSSIAN FITCH,
SIBERIAN SQUIRREL,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-11-13

The PUTNAM PHALASt. I'VE notice ne arrival
at the National Hotel, OF r. b. Strong, ESQ Of
Hartford, Conn. MIR. Strong 10 the Qusrtermasfer
have determined to make a pilgrimage 10 the
Tomb Of Washington In Deoem Der, and bis busi-
ness here To In his official capacity, to arrange for
the comfort Of the corps while In this city. The
fhalaEx will leave Hartford on the I'd, and win
reach this city about the 9th proximo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

DR.. Cumming, whose late publication, "The
Great Trbulation," is at present creating an ex
citement in the literary world, is thus described
in a late English review:
"His singularly handsome person, his brilliant
flow of poetic thoughts, his striking talents, and
his burning zeal, combine to make him one of
the most interesting speakers of the day. Mr..
Cumming is very small in person, not exceeding
five feet four or five iHches in height, with a
slender and graceful figure. His face Is one OF
the most beautiful have ever seen, for he is al
together too dimiEutive to be called strictly
handsome. His hair is of jet black, with q
soft waving curl upon it; his complexion re-
sembles alabaster, with deep damask color;
his forehead is high and finely formed, and his
eyes are concealed by invisible spectacles.-
His nose is aquiline, but not very large, and the
lower part of his face is as perfect as that Of
some Greek statue, with the addition of beauti-
full teeth. Altogether he is what his country
men call very bonnie chiel,' and he would
really be incompatible were he only magnified
His manner is very unassuming; be never puts
himself forward, but remains behind the other
speakers. While silent he has all the meekness
of tractle child but when he speaks he dis
plays all the vigor and energy OF young ca
olo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

The SECRET OF HAPPINEss.-The most com
mon error among men and women, IS that OF
looking tor happiness somewhere outside OF use
full work. 1t has never yet been found thus
sought; and never will be while the world
stands and the sooner this truth is learned the
better for every one If you doubt the PROPOSE
ton, glance around among your friends and &C
quaintances, and select those who appear to
have the most enjoyment in life. Are they the
idlers and the pleasure-seekers, or the earnest
workersa We know what your answer will be.
Of all the miserable human beings it has been
our fortune, or misfortune, to know, they were
the most wretched who had retired from useful
employments, in order to enjoy themselves
Why, the slave at his enforced labor, or the
hungry toler for bread, were supremely happy
in comparison.
Earnestly would we press upon young minds
the truth we have stated. 1t lies at the foun-
dation of all well doiug and well-beng 1t
gives tranquility and pleasure to the youth just
stepping across the threshold of rational life, as
well as to the man whose years are beginning to
rest upon his stoop-shoulders. Be ever engaged
in useful work if you would be happy. This is
the great secret.-Arthurs Magazine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

BEWARE OF MEN."-The following eloquent
passage occurs in the Baccalaureate Address of
Hon. A. B. Longstreet, President of the South
Carolina College, at Columbia, to the recent
graduating class: a~e
"Yoa are embarking upon a strange world,
my young friends. 1t banished Aristides, pois-
oned Socrates, murdered Cicero, and crucifed
the Lord of Glory. The spirits of Themistocles,
of Meitus, of Anthony and Ciaphis is still in the
world greatly subdued and law-bounG, to be
sure, bu. not extinguished. You may expect
therefore, at times, to be depressed by your RI
walls, condemned for your patriotism, and tor
mented fer your benefactions; to have your
confdenoe abused and integrity derided, and to
suffer thousand impositions in smaller matters
from those from whom you had right to expect
better things These are hard things to bear, say
you. They sre so my young friends and you never
Will bear Item as you should unless you take the
Good Book for your guide, and look daily to its
Author for supplies of strength sufficient Tor
your trial. Do this, and all will be well at last
With that Chart in your hand, now launch your
bark upon the troubled ocean of life and when
the squalls strike you, be at least as prudent g
the common, sailor, and be found at the helm,
with your chart before you, and your eye fixed
on Bethlehem 5 Star" u.
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Taa Speakers of Congress.

Is The following list of the distinguished rrsn
who have BEEN Speakers of the American Con-
gress since its first organisation, we find In the
Philadelphia Press:
The Speaker Of the first American Congress
was a Pennsylvanian-Frede A. Mahlonberg
aud he was reelected to that post in the third
Congress He was succeeded by Jonathan Day
ton, of New Jersey, the ancestor of the present
Hon. Wm L.. Dayton, of that State, who re-
manned in the chair for four years. Then came
George Dent, of Maryland, in the fifth; Tbeo-
dore Sedgwick, OF Massachusetts,, in the sixth;
Nathaniel Macon, Of North Carolina, in the sew
enth, eighth and ninth Joseph V. Varnum, of
Massachusetts,, in the tenth and eleventh, and
then Henry Clay. Mr.. Clay was model speak
er of the House. He began in that capacity
when just thirty four years of age, and served
in all about ten years. He occupied the chair
Except during part of the Thirteenth Congress
when Langdon Cheves was chosen to fill the
vacancy caused by Mr.. Clays resignation on his
appointment to act as one of the commission to
arrange the treaty at Client, and during his
absence in the second session of the Sixteenth
and Seventeenth Congress) until March Sd,
1926 After Mr. Clay, came John W. Taylor,
of New York, in the Nineteenth Congress, and
Andrew Stevenson, of Virginia, in the Twenti-
eth, Twenty first, Twenty y-second and part of
the IWenty-thlrd; Jonn Dell, OF tennessee, III
the Twenty fourth, and James K. Polk, of the
same State, in the Twenty fifth and Twenty
sixth. Mr. Polk was regarded as only seoond
to Mr.. Clay. His promptitude and integrity,
his impartiality and courage, endeared him to
men of all parties, during the most excited peri
cd in which he acted, and, no doubt, made him
prominent for the Presidency, which position he
attained in few yeaas after bis retirement from
Congress. He was succeeded in the Twenty
seventh Congress, by Robert M. T. Hunter, of
Virginia who was elected after severe struggle,
as Whig. Following Mr.. Hunter came John
White, of Kentucky, in the Twenty-eighth Con-
gress, and in the extra session which ensued,
John w. Jones, of Virginia. John W. Davis, of
Indiana, presined over the Twenty ninth Cons
gress; Robert O. Winthrop, of Massachusetts,,
over the Thirtieth Howell Cobb, of Georgia,
over the Thirty-frst; Lynn Boyd, of Kentucky,
over the Thirty second Nathaniel T. Banks, of
Massachusetts,, over the Thirty y-third; and Jas.
L. Orr, of South Carolina. over the Thirty fourth.
Mr.. Cobb was a very efficient and ready Speak
or, and the chair has rarely been flied with more
ability and impartiality than by Nathaniel p
Banks
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CHIEF JUSTICE MARsHALL.-John Marshall
was never more respected than when he was
throwing quoits, with his coat Oft, under the
trees. Affection was added to admiration, that
was ALL All felt what the bitter orator of Roam
oke did, when he said in the old Convention OF
1929. II know the goodness of his heart too well
to have supposed it possible that he could have
intended to give me pain. Sir, believe that
like my Uncle Toby he a0ould not eoen hurt a
fy" He never wounded anybody, believe, in
all his life. His bonhommie was perfect, and
endeared him to old and young. A thousand
anecdotes are told of it, as of his simplicity. A
gentleman informed me some time since that his
father, wien boy, had been clerk in one of
the courts and one day was sent rouud to the
Chief Justices house with bundle of law pa
pers. He was mere youth at the time, a cop
yist in the Office, and his juvenile mind had been
overshadowed by the renown and dignity of the
Chief Justice. He therefore approached the
square old mansion on Marshall street with
something very like awe, and knocked at the
door (there was no belly with no little apprehen-
sion of the august parsonage whom he Was a.
bout to see. The Judge came to the door him
self; and welcomed him into his study with a
smile, making him sit down while he examined
the papers. This ceremony performed, the aw-
fol parsonage turned upon the boy, whose fear
had now departed. The lips of the great func-
tlonary opend, hs stretched out his hand, end
uttered the terrible words, 'Your name IS Jeia
my II, is it not, my boy 2' 8 sYes, sir,
faltered the youth. We'll Jenny, continued
the Chief Justice rising with alacrlty, let us go
into the back gard and haue a game Of marbles !"
And the game was played accordingly; which
triumphed | did not hear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

POETRY.
The Pilgrim.

ss BY REV. C. T. BROOKS.
Yearning for scenes of promised rest
The weary pilgrim bends his way,
Where 3right the city of the blest
Shines in serene, eternal day.
In tb pure mirror, crystal stream +!
Soon shall these longing eyes behold,
Reaectsd, the celestial CLEAN
OF shining gates and spires of gold.
Ye rocky hills, that soar on high,
And stretch across my onward way
Your sunny tops cen now descry
4 The far-of gates of endless day!
A sound Of distant bells draws nigh;
On grove and stream the day grows pale;
Ohad wings, that / might fly
Far, far away Ger hill and vale!
Tie blissful thought his soul DER powers;
svf He faihts befors the engsbenlag road,
nd, sinking down amid the flowers,
Thinks on the city of his God.
Alas! the way grows rough before me;
My spirit faints; my footsteps fail
Come, gentle dreams steal softly DER me,
And watt me to the blessed vale!
He saw the gates of Heaven unfold,
And thus his shining angel spoke:
''Shall he the needed power withhold,
Whose word the burning impulse woke"
But golden dreams and fond desires
To coward hearts alone are dear;
A nobler strength high aim inspires,
And brings each lovely vision near.
The fair form fades at morning light;
The pilgrim grasps his staff once more,
Tolls on Ger plain and mountain-height,
And now is at the golden door.
And 10! like fond, maternal arms,
Wide open fly the gates of day,
And Heavenly harpings welcome in
The Pilgrim from his weary way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

CEL1BAoY OF WASHINGTON IRvINa.-InsteaC
of being "defect," the celibacy of Irving wa:
his crown of glory. Those who have studied
his writings have been struck with the remark
able transition from humor to pathos, from the
brOadest fun to the most meditative sentiment
which occurs between the tacetious history O
New York and the Sketch Book. Many, per
haps, imagine that this is accounted for by bis
loss of fortune But the feeling is too soulful fol
such an Interpretation. 1t had its origin in one
of those disappointmsnts of the heart which col
or all the subsequent life of true man. We
trust that now there is no want of delicacy in al
luding to the fact that the subject of Irving's
love died during their betrothal. We have
heard the last interview described by member
of her family; and to the sacred sorrow thus en-
gendered is to be ascribed much that is touch
ing and true in the sentiment of Irvings writ
ings; TO his featy to this affection, in no small
degree, is owing the continued sensibility which
kept his heart fresh to the last and, above all
that respect for and sympathy with the innate
and holy sentiments of humanity which be so
uniformly cherished and manifested in letters
and in lite.
Nor is this all. Time may have healed the
wound and reconciled the bereft to another re-
lation; but there intervened period of disaster
which drove his eldest brother 70 bankruptcy.
For his sake and that of his family of daughters.
Washington Irving continued single and took
them all home and became father to the chill
dren. Beautiful was their mutual devotion :
happy their congenial household, and Sunnyside
Is now bequeathed to them.
No one familiar with Mr.. Irving associated
the ldea OF cellbacy with him; he was always
IN domestic atmosphere; his nieces were like
daughters; his fair Deighbors his favorite COM
panlons; children the delight of his heart
with such free and fond affections he could, uD-
Ger no circumstances, lead the life of a single
man, as the phrase is usually understood. He
was oomesticated in families abroad; he was
the endeared centre of one at home: and one
OF the most beautiful aspects of his life, as well
as one OF the most honorable, is that selected as
exceptional, after the fippant habit OF those
VINO ignorantiy condemn what they have neth-
or the justice to examine nor the refinement OF
soul to conjecture may be an evidence of the
highest love and the most heroic self-denial-
Boston Transcript, Dec. 29.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

A Word TO THE BoYs.-I visited, a few
days since, our States prison. 1t was an awfu
scene. one should be unwilling to look upon
again. | cannot forget it if would. l seem te
see them still-that motley array OF all ages and
conditions Not word or even look at theil
fellows allowed, even under the eye of vigilan'
keeper ; and theC, as they were examined, march.
ed to their cells and locked up for the night, on
ly to pursue again that unvaried round of labor
for months and years, and some for life. Oh
how it made my heart ache. 1t was sad to see
among them youug men in their freshness and
vigor, doomed by crime to that wretched life
Old men, too, even with grey hairs, were there
not 'crown of glory" but badges of shame
were theirs. But, if possible, it was saddel
still to see among them, boys, one less than four
teen gears Of age, younger than ore Of my owr
little boys at home. And then thought if he
and other boys could once look upon such q
scene it would be a lifelong lesson to them.
questions and what do you think brought that
boy there2 1t was passion tenn
per. He commenced only 10 play, then got an
cry with playmate, and in The heat Of passion
dealt blows that took his life. "He did not
mean to do it, he said Probably he did not,
but his sorrow could not restorA life. An in
dictment was found. He plead gailSy, and now,
10 silence and in shame, the weary years that
should have gladdened the parents home, are
dragged on in those prison walls. Would he not
say to you, boys gooern your temapers
Another sad fact the warden relates OF
those one hundred and one convicts, all but sia
were brought there by the use of intoxicating
drinks. | would hope that not one of all the
boys to whom the Messenger speaks, ever touch
taste, or handle the destroying cup; but very
many of them, l fear, have not perfectly learned
that difficult lesson-to conquer self. Do you
ever think, when tempted to anger, to what ii
may lead 9-American Messenger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

A HARD-HEARTRD SoHooLMAsTER.-A Ger
man magazine recently announced the death of
"a schoslmaster in Suabia, who, for fifty-one
years, had superiutended large institution with
Old-fashioned severity. From an average, in.
terred by meaps of recorded observations, one of
the ushers had calculated that in the course of
his exertioas, he had given Oil 800 canings,
121 900 fvggings, 209, 900 custodes, 900 tips
with the ruler, 200 boxes on the ear, and "a
700 tas8s by heart. 1t was further clculsted
that lie had made 700 boys stand on peas, 5000
kneel on the sharp edge of wood, 5000 wear the-
fool's cap, and 1,700 hold the rod. How vast
lexclaims the journalisD the quantity thuman
misery inflicted by single perverse edqes.toH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10
Wintering Cows.

Almost every family, especially in the country
and the smaller towns, keep one or more COWS
for the purpose of supplying themselves with
milk and butter-both articles of prime neces
sity with every housekeeper. In this paper we
shall not speak of the care and management o.
large daries but rather of cases like those above
indicated where their owners do not often study
that close economy in feeding their cows, aud iI
disposal of their products, which may very prof
tably be given in large establishments But ev
erywhere, those who would have milk in winter
must not forget that succulent and nutritious
food is needed to keep up its flow. But Sigh,
dependence can be had on dry fodder alone, un-
less it be first rate both in character and quail.
ty.
Mich COWS should be stabbed, especially al
night and in stormy weather. This is too fire.
quently neglected-the mich cow receiving nc
better care than those not in milk, or the young
stock of the farmer This is mistaken policy
if milk is desired And from good cows, well
ted and cared for, it is more valuable than at a.
ny other season of the year. Good butter can
be made, and commands better price than at
any other season of the year. 1t will pay for
one COW or for scores, to keep them sheltered
end comfortable; all their wants as fully sup
piled as circumstances will allow.
Good hay may well form part of the winter
feed of COWS, but they need something more in
order to good supply of rich milk. Carrots
and other root crops also pumpkins and apples,
promote the flow of milk and the health and
thrift of the animal. Where these cannot be
had, the coarser grains, ground and mixed with
chopped hay or straw, or cornstalks, may be fed
to cows, or they may be employed in connection
with the articles first named. An occasional
change of food is much relshed by cows as well
as other stock, and promotes both health and
appetite Oats and barley, or oats and corn, or
buckwheat, or rye form good provender OF
meal for this purpose. Corn meal fed alone has
tendency to dry off the mllk-its greatest val
ue is for fattening rather than milk-making pur-
poses. Give COWS what good hay and well-cur-
ed cornfodder they will fully dispose of, and
peck or so of shorts and provender properly wei
or seasoned with little salt, and they will con-
tinue in milk as long as though roots were given
them, and yield milk of a richer character.
Regularity both in feeding and milking, is
necessary to the comfort and thrift OF the cow
Many, when their COWS give but small quanti
ty, milk but once day in winter. We cannot
commend the practice, and would not follow il
unless for the purpose of drying off our cows
1t is true they give less quantity at night than
at morning, but MIXED regularly, the nights
milking may be looked upon as SO much extra te
what would be obtained with milking once 9
day. Country Gentleman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

"Gentlemel of the jury" said an Arkansas
lawyer, "woud you set rat trap to catch a
bears would you make fools of yourselves by
andeavoring te spear buffalo with knitting.
needle9 No. gentlemen, am sure you would
not. Then, how can you be guilty of the gross
absurdity of finding my client guilty Of man.
slaughter for taing the life of woman ~ :.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

One day besgar-man, who had long been
known as the de-no-good of the place where he
lived, met another laden with two panniers.-
On being asked what was in them, and being
told that they contained rags and bones he ex-
claimed, SWELL, ihen, toss me in, for I'm nowt
else."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

WHAT A SooT oNoE HEARD AN ENGLIsHMA
SAY.-We Border Aduertiser) once heard q
Englishman giving his ostlsr orders as follows
"Enry, take the 'earnesss hotf the 'orse, sli
the alter hover is 'ead, and give 'in some Z
hand some hoats." 4zs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

Philips, the Irish orator, speaks thus feelingly
of his birth place.
''There were the scenes ofmy childhood which
reminded me how innocent wa and the grave
of my father to admonish me how pure l should
continuen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

A Mississippi County Court Clerk having is
sued marriage license for nice young man.
shortly afterwards received the following note
from him:
Steate of Mas July 5 1859
Mr.. Moody Piles let This matter steand ovur
until further orders the gal has Flew the Track
BY her own request and release my name off
this Bond If you pies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

A wee laddie was brought befoto, one Of the
GLASGOW bailie's, who asked, NV hers did you
learn so much wiokedness2" - y =
DO you ken the pump IN GlsssfoFd dsstrabt
H ssNo,n said Che bailie.
sWeel then, do yon Ken
Bfiegate e.
]: Yes, sure" was the rsp
I Wsel then gang there ana
5s Ike tor pla hanged Il ye pl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

ia Doctors wife attempted to move him by
Pr tears. "Ah| I" said he, "tears are useless
Aave analysed them. They contain little
phosphate OF lime, some chlorate of sodium, and
water"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

If a woman should overtake goat in mar
row lane, what singular transformation. would
ensue?
The goat would turn to but sD N, and the
woman would turn to go 1t!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

"Are theselpure canariesq asked a gentleman
OF bird dealer, with whom he was negotiating
for a ''gitt for his fair" 4 ssi
a"Yes, sir" said the dealer, con6dentally, 81
raised them ERE birds from canary seed.,,ss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-10

When lady sees master pig munching and
wallowing in ditch she ourls up her nose at
his nastiness. And lol when the same pigs leg
fragrant with sage and pstrarchal onions, smokes
on the board she sendeth her plate three times
Such is life.
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f.n Irishman being in church where the col
sction apparatus resembled ballot-boxes, on its
eing handed to him, whispered inthe carriers
ar that he was not naturalized and could not
nte. Il 8
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