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What Makes q Man.

A man never knows what he is capable OF
until he has tried his powers. There seems to
be no bounds to human capacity. Insight, en-
ergy and will, produce astonishing results. How
often modest talent, driven by circumstances to
undertake some formidable work, has felt its
own untried and hitherto unconscious power
rising up to grapple and to master, and after
wards stood amazed at its own unexpected sue
cess.
Those circumstances, those people, enemies
and friends, that provoke US to any noble under
taking, are our greatest benefactors. Opposition
and persecution do more for man than any
seemingly good fortune. The sneers of critics
develop the latent fire of the young poet. The
anathemas of the angry Church infaine the zeal
of the reformer. Tyranny, threats fagots, tor
ture, raise up heroes and martyrs, who might
otherwise have slept away sothful and thought
less lives, never dreaming what splendid acts
and words lay baried in their bosoms. And
who knows but the wrongs of society are per-
mitted, because of the fine gold which is beaten
out of the crude ore of humanity2
Here is the truth worth considering. Are
you in poverty9 Have you suffered wrong2-
Do circumstances oppose you2 Are you beset
by enemies? Now is your time. Never lie
there depressed and melancholy. Spend no
more time in idle whining. Up like lion
Make no complaint, but if difficulty fight you,
roar your defiance. You are at school, this is
your necessary discipline, poverty and pain are
your masters-use the powers God has given
and you shall be master at last Fear of failure
at first is discipline. Accept the lessons trust
the grand result up and up again; strike and
strike again, and you shall always gain, what
ever the fortune of to-day's or to-morrow's
battle.
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NO. XXXVI.
Unhappy Married People.

A contemporary gives advice to unhappy
married people," class of beings who, we trust,
form but small minority of the community
But the experience of our contemporary would
seem to have been extensive. We quote for the
benefit of whom it may concern
1t happens seldom that two human beings are
so exquisitely adapted to one another, by nature
and education, that they can acquire the art of
living happily together without both being COM
PEELED to make painful sacrifices of habit, taste
and feeling. After the glow and delusion of the
honeymoon are past, each has to learn that the
other has faults which were not perceived be-
fore; each has to discover that the other is fall
lible and limited human being-not an angel,
not hero, not saint. Each has acquired, in
their previous course through life, bundle of
those obstinate things called habits, some of
which are sure to seem unreasonable and un-
wise, and none of which can be laid aside with
out an effort. Each has formed strong attach
ments, and, perhaps, strong opinions. The hab-
its conflict, the opinions clash, and unless each
of the mated two cherish the true spirit of
friendly compromise, unhappiness is certain to
follow quick upon the tumultuous Joy of the es
pousals
Generally, this spirit of mutual concessions is
not acquired Immediately. The art of living to-
gether justly and joyously is one which is in-
trlnSlcally dlmcult, ana upon Wnlcn Ine ap-
pointed teachers of men throw but very little
light If tenth part of the genius and toll
which have been wasted upon questions of met.
aphysics, had been expended upon calculating
the laws relating to the human temper, we
should, by this time, probably, have reached inn
portant and definite principles, the knowledge
of which would greatly smooth the path that
leads to married happiness. AS it is, we have
all to solve the great problem unassisted, and to
learn the secret after many months or years of
experience, more or less bitter according as our
own natures are more or less reasonable One
error, we find, is cherished by nearly all unhappy
married people, namely: each thinks that the
fault is all on the other side. The husband
takes it for granted that all would be we'll with
them if only his wifS were little different from
what she is, and the wife feels sure that perfect
happiness would be the instantaneous result if
only that husband of hers were not quite so un-
reasonable. In almost all cases this opinion is
erroneous. There cannot be a quarrel unless
both are in fault. There can seldom be per-
manent estrangement without previous fault on
both Sides"
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HOTEI,

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THIS we'll known establishment, now presents
i largely additional facilities, for the accOmmOda-
ton of the travelling Public. Mr.. VIM Il. Peyton
retains his connection and associates with him, as
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. VIM. Jordan, formerly
of the Lexington HOTEL and recently OF the Rock
bridge Baths. The style of the new firm is
JORDAN g. PEITON.
The proprietors have secured corps of efficient
and accommodating assistants, who will unite with
them in paying every attention to those stopping at
the Hotel Capable and faithful servants are also
provided to ensure the comfort of guests The table
will continue, heretofore, to equal that of any Ho-
tel in the State.
The proprieors would also call special attention to
the fact that by the erection of NEW BUILDINGS,
already commenced, they will have at command 30
Additional Rooms, by means of which they will
be enabled to afford greater comfort to transient
guests and to accommodate families wishing to spend
the summer in Staunton. Connected with the Ho-
tel are extensive Stables, under the management Of
Byers Co., well known for their experience and
efficiency in this department. Horses will be taken
on Livery, and Horses, Buggies and Hacks, Will be
afforded to guests on reasonable terms.
In conclusion the Proprietors pledge themselves to
spare no pains to continue and increase the present
reputation of the House and to an appreciative
public. WIN. JORDAN, lpnonDs
WIN. H. PEYTON, Aof Ae
n B-The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this
House, also the office of ADAMS de cos EXPRESS.
JORDAN & PEYTON.
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MORE SLEEP-We have read q statement,
written by DR.. Windship, the 'strong man."
who recently lectured at the North, of rules, by
the observance of which he obtained his re-
markable strength and muscular power. To one
of these rules in particular, as being that which
men are most prone to violate, we call special
attention. The Doctor says he takes ten hours
sleep out of twenty -four, and he advises every
body to take at least eight hours rest nightly
We are convinced that most of the i'll health in
the community is due to lack of sleep more than
to any other cause. Rapidity of eating, lack
of exercise, heated rooms, over anxiety of mind,
and other causes, contribute to the i'll health and
abbreviated lives of our city population, but the
going to bed too late and rising too early we be-
lieve to be productive Of more sickness and pre-
mature deaths than of these or all of them COM
bined. DR.. Hall, in his Journal Of Health, con-
ours fully with DIR. Windship as to the necessi-
ty of longer sleep than the majority of men al
low themselves. Indeed we know of no respec-
table medical sanction for the shortening the
term to six or seven hours. We know very
many men who are rarely in bed before mid
night, yet are up alway by six o'clock in the
morning. Such men are exhausting their vital
force, prematurely. They never can reach the
limit of three score years and ten, much less live
far beyond it, as almost every man may by ta
king care of himself.
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GROVER & BAKERS
NOIsELESs FAMILY
MACHINE.

THE undersigned Clergymen of various denomina-
i tions, having purchased and used in our families
.sGROVER & BAKERS CELEBRATED FAMILY
SEWING MACHINE" take pleasure in recommend.
ing instrument fully combining the essentials
of good machine. Its beautiful simplicity ease of
management, and the strength and elasticity of its
stitch, unite to render it machine unsurpassed by
any in the market, and which we feel confident
will give satisfaction to all who purchase and it:
r Rev. o. Il. TIFFANY, ID
Rev. G. J. BOWEN,
Rev. JONA CROSS, "
Rev. JOHN McCRON, D. D., f"
Rev. W T. D. GLENN, :"
Rev. W. Ell. CHAPMAN, "
Rev. R. c. GALBRATH, Govanstown Md,
Rev. j. NICK. REILEY, Frederick, Md,
Rev. T. E. LOCKE, Westmoreand co., Va,
Rev. W. A. CROKER, Norfolk, Va,
Rev J. F LANNEAU, Salem, Va.
Rev. Rev G G. AAEGELI IdYaI 3D. Charleston, s c.
Rev. A. A. PORTER, Selma, Ala.
Rev. J.J TWISE, Speedwel, S. C.
Rev. b. B. ROSS, Mobile, Ala
Rev. J. L. MICHAUX, Enfield, N. C.
Rev. A. c. HARRIS, Henders IN, n c.
Office of Exhibition and Sale
1s1 BALTIMORE ST., BALTIMORE.
W SEND FOR CIRCULAR. SCI
May 8, lS6O.-1y.
MUSICAL STORE,
MAIN STREET. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
. FREY SI ROBINSON
HAVE opened Store on Main ST., (old Post Of
Ii ice,l where they will keep for sale, PIANOS,
FLUTES, HIOLLNS, GUITARS, BANJ0S, SHEET
MUSIC, STATIONERY, ENGRA HLNGS, de-, de-,
and respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends
and the public generally.
PIANOS.-0ur stock of Pianos is selected princi-
pally from the well known and most reliable factory
of NUNS Il CLARK, New York, whose instruments
have never been surpassed in tone and durability
since their establishment commenced operations
(thirty five years ago. We have made arrangements
with other Factories for supplying with Pianos,
casionay retaining hesprviege, however, of return
ing them, if found unworthy our recommendation.
Persons purchasing from u.s. therefore, will never run
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.
Trly oe
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The Zouaves of the Revolution.

At this time it may be interesting to our nu-
merous readers to know that there were Zou-
aves in the war of Independence. The extract
of letter, written by young soldier in the
Connecticut army, to his parents, which fol-
lows. states the fact:
sDEAR PARENTS Our company arrived here
last night, very late, hungry and tired. Train
ing is good deal harder than Old Squire Fell
tells OF. If he'd marched fourteen miles day
for three days and carried his prog, besides
Fathers old French war fusee, calculate he'd
not been so encouraging to Us boys. / don't
find fault, mind, only wish to let you know
that we are not on a May party.
"At Milford Tavern we were Joined BY two
companies of soldiers from New Haven and a
company of queer fellows as Jake calls them.
from the Southern colonies. They are rifemen,
and are commanded by Colonel Cresap. They
don't use any beds, as we do, but sleep right on
the ground, all in row, like Indians do. But
their antics in military exercise are of the Gu
riousest kind. They load and fire their rifles
lying fat on their bellies. After that they tan
gle themselves all up in a knot, and look just
like porcupine, with their guns sticking out
all over them. But the wondermost part of
their actions is their hitting a mark. Any one
of them can hit small potato at forty rods dis
tance. You never saw anything like it. When
we get to camp will write more about these
rihemen, who would amuse the girls if they
could see them cut their antics"
The rest of the letter is of a private nature,
and uninteresting to the public. If it is agreea-
BILE would like you to publish the extract, and
oblige descendant of the writer.
j. s. PRATT.
The company described in this letter is also
allOded to in Moore's Diary of the Revolution,
as follows:
"AUGUsT z, 1775 On Friday evening last,
arrived at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on their
company of rifemen, consisting of one hundred
and thirty active, brave young fellows, many of
whom have been in the late expedition under
Lord Danmore against the Indians. They bear
in their bodies visible marks of their prowess,
and show scars and wounds which would do
honor to HOmer's Had
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FOR GOVERNOR,
GABRIEL HIRSHi
FOR LIEUT.. GOV.
WILLIAM ION 4

NOTWITHSTANDING the failure of the Atlantic
IN Gable to come up to the expectations of some oi
the knowing ones of the Old and New World, yet
GABRIEL HIRSH one of the largest stockholders
in the concern for the purpose of cultivatg rater
nal feeling with all mankind, has extended 1T as faI
the city of Staunton, where it is performing
of the greatest achievements of the age the way
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 the Cable are
the CHINESE JUGGLERS," on exhibition at his
window. where the pretest in the country is al
ways to be found engaged in Repairing Watches
and Jewelry.
a The 81 ZOO offered some time since, is stillin
the hands gentleman in Staunon ready
to be handed to any enc who will bring forward
a superior workman in his line. G. HIRSH.
StSuunton. Oct 9. lS58-tf
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POETRY.
Early Rising.

Early Rising.
BY JOHN G. SAKE.
"God bless the man who first invented sleep!"
So Sapcho Panza said, and so sayI;
And bless him, also. that he didn't keep
His great discovery to himself; or try
70 make it-as the lucky fellow might
A close monopoly by "patent rightp
Yes-bless the man who first invented sleep.
q really can't avoid the iteration;)
But blast the man with curses loud and deep
Whate'er the rascaPs name or age, or station,
Who first invented, and went round advising
That artificial cut-of-Eary Rising
"Rise with the lark, and with the lark to bed"
Observes some solemn sentimental owl
Maxims like these very cheaply said;
But ere you make yourself fool or fowl,
Pray, just inquire about the rise-and fall,
And whether larks have any bed at all
The "time for honest folks to be abed,"
Is in the morning, if reason right;
And he who cannot keep his precious head
Upon his pillow till tits fairly light,
And so enjoy his forty morning winks
Is up to knavery or else-he drinks
AHo"Pooh, WIZ SuuS aUous Iue OedSOuS, Sdlu,
1t was glorious thing to rise in season,
But then he said it-lying-in his bed
At 10 o'clock A. M.-the very reason
He wrote so charmingly. The simple fact is,
His preaching wasn't sanctioned by his practice
'Tis, doubtless, well to be sometimes awake
Awake. to duty, and awake to truth
But when, alas nice review we take
Ofour best deeds and days, we find, in sooth,
The hours that leave the slightest cause to weep
Are those we passed in childhood, or asleep
'Ts beautiful to leave the world awhile
For the soft visions of the gentle night;
And free at last from mortal care or guile
To live as only in the angels sight,
In sleeps sweet realm SO cozily shut in,
Where. at the worst, we only dream of sin
So, let US sleep, and give the Maker praise;
I like the lad who, when his father thought
To clip his morning nap by hackneyed phrase
Ofvagrant worm by early songster caught,
Cried, ''served him right it's not at all surprisin
The worm was punished, sir, for early rising"
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WIrE.--This good Saxon word (soVs) is after
all, the dearest and most sacred word in the
whole vocabulary of love- Around it clusters
all that is most beautiful, chaste, and permanent
in the tender passion. Into whatever forbidden
paths the heart of man may wander, still it must
return, at last, to the hallowed name of pite for
consolation and rest. ANY other relation be-
tween the sexes, however alluring to the imagi-
nation, Invariably ends in wretchedness, in
shame and degradation.
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RELIGION IN DAILY LIFE.-Religion is not q
perpetual moping over good books. Religion is
not even prayer, praise, holy ordinances. These
are necessary to relgion-no man can be relig.
ious without them. But religion is mainly and
chiefly the glorifying of God among the duties
and trials of the world; the guiding of our course
amid adverse, winds and currents of temptation,
by the starlight of duty and the compass OF di-
vine truth; the bearing Us manfuly, wisely,
courageously, for the honor of Christ, our great
Leader. in the conflict of life.-CG7y.
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sVIRTUoUs CHILDREN."-A good-tempered,
well-mannered child, is one of the most beauti-
full and blessed things of earth-the divinely hu-
man bud of a divinely Towering humanity. If
children knew how much, by pleasant courtesy
to one another and cheerful obedience to their
parents, they can command of admiration and
love, they would surely cultivate good behaviour
and delight in it. In the social economy of the
Chinese, irreverence towards parents and the
aged, is regarded and punished as the most cul-
pable act of childhood. Hence the universal
modest and humble department of Chinese
youth. They are not accustomed to nicknames
and chickering's among themselves, and their in
tercourse with their elders is always deferential.
These admirable habits of childhood, encouraged
and cultivated by all proper consideration on the
part of their parents and society, as well as by
fundamental edicts of the State, seldom forsake
them in maturer years.
Honour thy father, and thy MOTHER is one of
the Divine commandments, and the just punish
ment of childish irreverence towards the aged,
may be learned from the history of the children
who Knocked Elijah. First of ALL let children
honour their parents-and if they honour, they
will love and obey them. Let them avoid evil
communications and evil companions. Let them
keep their hearts and their tongues pure. Let
them be sincere and honest Let them speak
the truth always-no matter what the tempta-
tion to falSehood, speak the truth-truthfulness
in childhood is the chiefest of jewels.
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"What's in dress2" says popular writer
Sometimes great deal, and sometimes a pre-
cous little.
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The following question is suggested to de-
batting societies.
(which is the happiest-a negro at dance or
a hog in mud hole 2"
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gentleman who did not trust to his memo
ry, wrote in memorandum book,
Must be married when get to town."
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Says an astronomer to bright eyed girl
when talking of rainbows:
.'Did you ever see lunar bow, Miss9"
81 have seen beau by moonlight, if that.
what you mean," was the sly rejoinder.
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"Good morning, Mr. Grumn; what is the
news, to-day 2" 'Oh, there is no news my wife
was sick yesterday, and didn't go out; no news
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81 curse the hour when we were married I"
exclaimed an enraged husband, to his better
half. To which she mildly replied: Don't, my
dear, for that was the only happy one we have
seen u
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Economy is one of the chief duties of State
as well as of an individual. It is not only a
great virtue in itself, but it is the parent of ma.
ny others. 1t preserves men and nations from
the commission of crime and the endurance of
misery. The man who lives within his income
can be just, humane, charitable and independ-
ent. He who lives beyond it becomes, almost
necessarily, rapacions, mean, faithess, contempt-
ible. The economist is easy and comfortable; !;
the prodigal harrsssed with debts, and unable to
obtain the necessary means of life. So it is with
nations. National character, as we'll as nation
al happiness, has, from the beginning OF the
world to the present day, been sacrificed on the
altar of profusion.
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young lady says the reason she carries a
parasol is, that the sun is of the masculine gen.
der, and she cannot withstand his ardent CLAN
ceS.
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Una, get down on your hands and knees a
minute, please"
"Why, what on earth shall do that for pet 2''
"Case want to draw an elephant9"
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The character and development of conscience
depends greatly upon the education we receive.
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TNANNERY-I have this day associated my son,
l. VIM. B. Gallaher with me in the Tanning busi-
in the of Waynesboro and the business will
hereafter be conducted in the name of H. L. GALLA-
HER Il SON.
Persons indebted to my Tannery are hereby notified
TO forward and settle, aud those having claims
against it requested to present the same for pay.
ment. My son, VIM. B. Gaaher, will always be found
at the Tannery and is authorized to settle for
Public patronage is solicited for the new concern.
"a The highest Cash price will be paid for hides,
skins and bark at all TIMES. II. L. GALLAHER.
Waynesboro' Oct a. l85Q-1vx
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GREAT EXCITEMENT AT THE
CLOTHING HOUSE OF
IT COR POT,T,TTZ

(BRANDEBURG'S OLD STAND.)
THOUGH the Great Eastern has met with serious
i accident, vet my large and well selected stock of
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING will abundantly
show that my cargo of Goods did arrive safely, and
includes the greatest variety of WELL FINISHED CLo-
THING ever brouA to this market
My present stand, at Brandeburg's old Corner
and Opposite the Va. Hotel, gives sutficiency
of room to show to my customers nice stock
of Clothing be exhibited this side of Baltimore
and which l will sell at Baltimore City Prices.
The public invited to examine my stock before
purchasing elsewhere. at least all those who consd-
er that ga penny saved is penny made.''
JACOB POLLITZ,
Brandeburg's old stand, Opp'te Va. Hotel.
StauntOn Oct. Ill. 1859.
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