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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28

THE Witty OoNsoRIpr.-Two countrymen
were to draw lots to serve in the militia. The
president of the ballot had been earnestly solici-
ted to save the youngest, and had promised to dc
So. In order to keep his word, without any ap-
parent partiality, he put two black tickets into
the box, and said to the men:
ssHe WHO draws the black ticket is to serye.-
You draw first" said he to the man he wished
to 20.
This man, suspecting some trick from the un,
usual method of balloting, drew his ticket and
Immediately swallowed it.
"What have you done9" said the President,
fare you mada"
"Sir," he replied, "if the ticket have just
swallowed is black, the remaining one should
be white, in that case | must go; but II have
swallowed the white ticket, my comrade will OF
course draw the black one. You may easily
know the truth"
The president was thus obliged to let both es-
cape, to fulfill his promise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28

1t has been suggested by some one that mat
rimony might be very appropriately styled, ''mAt-
ter-of-money."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28
FOR GOVERNOR,
GABRIEL HIRSH I
FOR LIEUT.. GOV.
w" IT A M ION A

WILLIAM JONASl
NOTWITHSTANDING the failure of the Atlantic
IN Cable to come up to the expectations of some of
the knowing ones of the Old and New World, yet
in the concern, for the purpose of cultyatng fater
nal feeling with all mankind, has extended it far
the city Of Staunton, where it is performing
of the greatest achievements of the age in the
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 of the Cable.
the "CHINESE JUGGLERS,' ON exhibition at his
window where the prettiest in the country is al
ways to be found engaged in Repairing Watches
and Jewery.
- The o. 900 offered some time since. Is stillin
the hands responsible gentleman in Staunton ready
to be handed over to any one who will bring forward
a superior workman in his line. G. HIRSH.
Stsuunton. Oct. 19, 1S5S-tf
CONFECTIONERY ESTABLISHMENT
CHOICE VARIETIES
FOR TIL E SEASON AT THE STAND
FORMERLY OCCUPIED By
VIM. Il. MOUNT, Main ST., Staunton, Va
MAGNUS S. CEASE
NTOULD respectfully call the attention of the cit
w izens of Staunton and vicinity to his large and
en- irely new stock of FALL GOODS, which he is now
receiving and opening consisting of Water, Sugar and
Soda Crackers PcnIcs, Raisins Figs, Currants Cit
ron, Dates, Prunes, English Walnuts, Filberts, Al
monds, Ground MUS, Pecan Nuts Lemons, Oranges,
Sardnes, and Candies of every description
Also FANCY GooDs, FRENCH CANDIES, CAKES AND
Tors.
~ Wedding parties furnished at the shortest no.
tice, and on the most reasonable terms.
Also Fresh Peaches, Lobsters, Pickles, Catchups,
&C., &c.
He will sell on reasonable terms, and respectfully
solcits share of patronage.
n8F Candy sold at Wholesale and Retdil.
Mo-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28

No man can be sound in his faith, who is un
sound in his morals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28

THE Lovers PUzzLR.-To learn to read the
following, so as to make good sense is the mys-
terry:
thee read see that me.
Love is down will I'll have
But that and you have you'll
One and up and you if
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28

A QUIET PARLoR INMArE.-Miss Fuller, in a
late letter from Europe, mentions having become
acquainted with Doctor Southwood Smith, the
well known philanthropist. ''On visiting him, >
says the lady, 1--WE saw an object which I had
often heard celebrated, and had thought would
be revolving, but found, on the contrary, an a.
greeable sight this is the skeleton of Jeremy
Bentham. 1t was at Bentham's request that
the skeleton, dressed in the same dress that be
habitually wore, stuffed out to an exact resem-
blace of life, and with portrait mask in wax,
sits there as assistant to DR.. Smith, in the en-
tertaiment Of his guests and as the companion oi
his studies. The figure leans little forward
resting the hand on stout stick which Bentham
always carried, and had named 'Dapple.' The
attitude is quite easy; the expression of the
whole mild, winning, yet highly individual. Il
is well known that Bentham, in order to oppose
in the most convincing manner, the prejudces
against dissection of the human subject, wlled
his body to the surgeons, and in codicil, sub
|sequently written, made final bequest of his
skeleton to his friend, DIR. Smith.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28
A Woman Soldier.

friend OF mine recently called at the Pen
sion Office, for the purpose of ascertaining if the
name of Robert Shurtleff could be found on the
public records as a soldier in the Revolutionary
War. The Commissioner expressed his doubts,
but an examination was made and there the
name was found. as belonging not only to sol
der but also to pensioner. Among the rare
| volumes to be found in my friends library, q
wish could say mine,) is one giving the history
of the person who bore the above name, but
whose real maiden name was Deborah Sampson
1t is entitled ssThe Female Review, or Memoirs
of an American Young Lady," and was publish
ed in Dedham. Massachusetts, in 1897, and the
following are the leading facts in the history oil
this remarkable woman
She was born in Plympton, Plymouth coun-
L ty, Mass, Dec. II, 1850, and was descendant
of Governor William Bradford. Her education
al advantages were limited yet she manifested a
love for natural philosophy, and when fifteen
years of age, four days before the battle of Lex
ington, had fantastic dream, about battle in
which voice told her to go forth to encounter
the enemy, which dream undoubtedly had an in
fluence on her subsequent life. In her nine
teenth year she became a school teacher, and
continued in that employment for two years; as
she advanced in life she became visionary
when twenty lone years of age, by way of a frol-
ic, she dressed herself in mans clothes and cut
up some questionable capers and soon after that
time, in 1881, was mustered into the military
service at Worcester, Mass, by the name as g.
bove mentioned, of Robert Shurtlieff. From
Worcester she went to West Point, and there
received the uniform of soldier in the light in
fantry she marched to White Plains, and with
her company engaged party of Dutch cavalry
at Tarrytown she was at Yorktown, and per-
formed arduous duty during that siege; in skir-
mish with the enemy she was twice wounded,
and lay for time in French hospital; she was
one of the detachment sent to subdue the In
dians on the Northern frontier; she marched
with fifteen hundred men to Philadelphia to sup
press mutiny among the American soldiers,
where che was taken sick and confined to hos
pital, and where she was discovered to be wo-
man. After her recovery, in the garb of gen.
tleman, she performed a tour into the mountain
ous region of Virginia; and while on hunt for
bufaloes with the Indians, at night, in an In
dian camp, she shot through the heart an Indian
whom she suspected of evil designs; and after
returning to the East, was honorably discharged
in 1888 from the army, and resumed her female
attire. She subsequently married, and while
bearing the name Of Deborah Gannett, was re-
warded for her services both by the State OF
Massachusetts, and the General Government, and
died April 27, 1827,-it having been believed
that her wounds were the immediate cause of
her death. The book from which these facts are
taken belongs to Col. Peter Force, who has pub
lished in the Historical Magazine ample evil
dence of the truth of what is here recorded
Chas. Lanman to the NJ Y. Observer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28

TNANNERY.-Ih have this day associated my son,
i VIM. B. Gallaher with me in the Tanning busl.
in the town of Waynesboro and the business will
hereafter be conducted in the name of b. L. GALA
HER SON.
Persons indebted to my Tannery are hereby notified
10 come forward and settle, aud those having claims
against it requested to present the for pay
ment. My son, VIM. B. Gallaher will always be found
Public natronaae y, soc;ied for the new
~ The highest Cash price will be paid for hides,
skins. and bark at all times H. l.. GALLAHER.
Wayneshoro' Oct. a. 1S5a.-ly*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE

i Charlottesville. The Capital of the Company is
large and well secured and its business conducted on
the most prudent principles Lives of Slaves insur-
ed at the lowest rates. Apply to
HUGH W. SHEFFEY, Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28

am also Agent of the CHARTER OAK LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY, one of the most substantial
and prudenty conducted Compass in the United States
The widow the late John H. Brown received through
me 80 800 the amount of the policy her husbands
life. HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
Dao
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
HARDWOOD &c GRAVES,
FASHIONABLE TAILORS, -
R0nOsife the Marble Yard, NJ

OppOSIt6 tNe .uUTUEe WU, W
Main ST., stanton, Va.
VNTOULD inform their friends and the public gen.
w erally that they are prepared to execute
work entrusted to them in the neatest and most fash
ionable styles.
AS they have had the practice of six years as CUT
TIERS fhey feel confident of pleasing all who may
favour them with their custom, and they hope by
prompt attention to business to merit liberal share
of patronage.
Stanton, Sep g., 1859.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-11-08
Fruit Cans ! Fruit Cans !

NJ ORRET'S Patent seif sealing ard self
VI testing airtieht Can. This can Was ex,
trn-ively used lar. year, and have made dill,
ig=n, inquiry az 10 It's worth, and found il 70
be f;.yoritc. because easily closed, perfectly
alright, and easily opened. 1t Is Impossible
t. c.as2 this ran Il nvt perfectly a;Ttight. and
when zee clo5ed you have positive proof
tia, ], i alright. vii insure all fruit seal
ei il this way in cans that are s5.aiI Be-
sure yyu cal as the sign the BIG COFFEE
POT. j, |. WALLIS.
z. :. NC paa3s great mistake last year,
by altering i cans. because there were ma
ny air holes could not discover. that wbcn
taken home :hey could not be closed, and
therefore III, can condemned.
Le1istown June 10.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-11-08
in this section Of the country.

In addition - his fyrmer stock. he has had
q large arrival Of new, suitable for fail and
winter trade, which is decidedly CHEAPER
THAN EVER. Il is only taking Up time
and space to enumerate prices-the best way
to find that out is to call and see fer your
selves. Nothing charged for showing goods.
His stock of HOME MADE WORK is large
and not to he surpassed in quality. Work Of
all kinds made to order on the shortest notice
and on reasonable terms. REPAIRING at
tended to at all times promptly.
Our customers will please bear in mind
hat our terms are strictly CASH. Small
profits will not suit TO charge. All goods
must be paid for before delivered. and where
they do not suit money will be refunded.
Sept. q, 1860.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-11-08
TREES OF AL K,nns
FRESH GROCERIES,

Sugars, syrups, Cofees, Rice Tse,
Honey, Canned Peaches. Fjckjes. kjs'''
Ounces, Preserves, Jellies. e.,
Which we wiA ofer at lowe; cash p,ic.
4 FELIX has Just returned from ,ba .;,-
~ with . large assortment Il Grocoris:s
Provisions, pared and impaired Peaches Cbs,'
ies. Prunes, Ralsins, Figs, Oranges, Lamons
wiki host ef things in tho cantec,iIna,n
line. You will also find at Felix's Ysr;s,s
Store, a splendid ass ,rtcd vf China Manu-
Ornaments, snch as Vases, Cups. and sauce.
Tea Sets, and large assortment Of Toy,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-11-08
Estate OF Esther Zook. deceased,

NOTICE Is hereby given that letters
= testamcntary have been granted to the
subscriber, residing in Union township, On
the estate of Esth- Zuok, late Of said town
ship. deceased all persons indebted to said
estate, are requested to make immediate pay
ment and those who have any claims will
please present them, duly authenticated, for
settlement.
oct6-6t* JOEL Z0OK, (P.) Executor
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-08-09
A Fortune for a Pictu,e.

A Paris correspondent for the Boston
Traveller writes as follows
We have just now in Paris Baron lie.
once de knyff, Of Antwerp, a gentleman
quite celebrated throughout Europe as
being the owner of Rubens' "Jnpitcr
and Antiope,' one of the three paintings
by that great master which bear his sig.
nature. 1t is not only an admirable
painting, but it has never been profaned
by " restoration" The moment it was
known, Baron de Rothschild went to see
him, and asked him to sell his Jupiter
and Antiope," Offering $50 900 for it
Baron de knyff told him he had n OF come
to Paris to sell his pictures. The next
person who called was Lord Hartford
who offered $4,000 for his picture
The Baron made the same reply to him
Baron de Rothschild having heard TIM,
Lord Hcrtford had attacked the pictn~e
returned and offered $4,000. The Bel
gian repeated the picture was not for sale
The Duke de Luynes next called ; he Of.
cred SOU, 900 for the Jupiter and An
tiope,' and when he heard the Baron,s
answer (Which was the same given to
Baron de Rothschild and Lord HertfordS
ne said :" Baron, what will you take for
your picture?" The Baron replied
Duke, the picture is not for sale at anv
price Lam rich, and I do not wan,
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-08-09
An "Anbig nous" Decision.

The Democrat yesterday labored to
prove that the bred Scott decision is very
Ambiguous" to say the most Of it, end
not at all opposed to Popular Sovereign
~. Does it think the following from
that decision very Ambiguous p
The Constitution Of hca United
States recognizes Slaves as property, aud
PLEDGES THE FEDERAL GovERSMrSr
TO PROTECT IT."
But here is Judge Douglas opinion Of
the ambiguity Of the bred Scott decision,
aud We presume he is pretty good auth.
ity with the Democrat just now, quite as
good as Reverdy johnson. Ia his New
Orleans speech, made December, 1856,
Douglas said:
= in common with the Democracy
OF Illinois, accept tie decision ofMe ST.
prense Court of'Me United States in The
bred Scott case as an duthoratiue ear.
position Of the Constitution. Whatever
limitations Of the Constitution, as OK.
pounded by the Courts, impose on the
authority Of a Territorial Legislature, We
cheerfully recognize and respect in con-
formity with that decision. Slares are
recognized as property, and placed on an
e9nal footing ~iM all otter property-
Hence the o~mer Of slaves--he same as
the orner Of any ether species ofpropcrty
has a right to remoue to Territory
aad carry his property wiM him"
The Democrat is merely trying to ex.
plain away the Inconsistency Of the forty
thousand Democratic votes in Louisiana
resolution Of the Douglas Baltimore Con-
vention, where it is said certain matter
has bee" decided by the Supreme Court.
1t is trying to make its readers believe
that, contrary to this resolution, the Ger.
tain little matter has not been thus decid-
ed. We had always labored under the
impression that the Democrat, when an
decentralization organ, accepted, as Pres
ident Buchanan did, the bred Scott de-
clsion as reputation of the SOU; tier
Sovereignty docrine. 1t perceives by
the above extract, that Doug ias himself
does so when he is speaking in the South
-Dau. GazcUe.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-08-09

~ The honesty of "Old Abe - is
well illustrated by the following from a
correspondent Of the Newark New Jer-
sey) Aaeertiser:
Twill tell youa Lincoln anecdote which
l forgot when writing to you the other
day. 1t is connected with the personal
interview with Mr.. Lincoln l then de.
scribed. My business ct Springfield on
that occasion was connected with lobby
affair in reference to the Illinois Central
Railroad, perfectly Legitimate, and l was
anxious for those whom represented to
enlist Mr.. Lincon's services before the
then sitting Illinois Legislature. will
not say what fee l was authorized to offer
him, but enough be it to disclose the
grounds on which he declined its &C.
ceptance. excuse me-" he substan-
italy said, "from hearing the details,
since l comprehend the scope of your
suggestion. have adopted an invaria,
bic rule to have anything whatever
to do with engineering affairs that belong
to the Legislature. Having been we'll
known member Of tina, body is to me an
argument strong enough to object to any
attempt at personal influence there but,
besides this, | hardly think such things
strictly professional. | have long since
turned the matter over aud over in nv
mind, and without censuring any body
who thinks or acts differently, l, for my
part, think it is the best way to keep
aloof from such things"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-08-09
pa Sherman NJ Booth, late editor Of
kha N Luz ga L.. D.. L..1 -

pa+ Sherman NJ. Booth, late editor OF
the Milwaukee Free Democrat, aud who
has been in custody Of the L. s. author.
'''es in that city, for several mouth, past,
suffering Imprisonment on conviction of
having helped to rescue the alleged slave
OF Mr.. Glover from the Federal officers,
several years ago, was on the l,t inst,
taken by force from his place Of confine
ment in the Milwaukee Custom House.
by ten armed men, while the L. S. Mar.
shall and his deputies were at dinner.
aud no one but the keeper present. The
party rushed up s'airs to Booths room,
silencins the keeper with threats Of VIC.
lence, unlocked the door aud took Booth
out, locking the keeper in. \ carriage
being in readiness, the party proceeded
with the prisoner into the country. Nc
blood was shed.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-08-09
The Radical Abolitioni,t,.

W. W. Chapman, J. G. Harrington
and Otis Simmons, who denominate
themselves Central Committee, have
announced that "thcre will be Conyen.
ton of radical Abolitionists, at Syracuse.
New York, on the third Wednesday
(loth) OF August, to nominate candi-
dates tor President aud Vice President
OF the United States; also, to nominate
candidates for Governor and Lieut.. Gov.
ernor of the State" And they invite
"ths women and children of that and
other States, who occupy radical posi-.
lions on antl:slavery and temperance, to
attend and take part in this Convention !"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-08-09
sabbath School Books Published by this
House.

The Anniv ersary and Sunday School Mu sic Book, No.
j. contains 81 tunes and hymns Price cents each 2
a"iiafs per hundred The Anniversary and Sunday
school Music hook No. :. contains 81 tunes and hymns;
price cents each dol. per hundred. The Auuiyer-
sary and Sunday School Music Book, No. g. contains
6U tunes and hymns price AGENTS. each dol Der humid
The Anniversary and sunday School Muse book No.
= Is aoW ready' contains ~ tunes and hymns: price
cents each, = doll per hundred. The Anniversary
and sunday Music Book, combining Nos l and
with several additional pieces, contains IS Tunes and
hymns, price cents each, dois. per hundred The
Revival Penny Music BOOK, Nos | and ;, No ! co.
tains io tunes and ny mns price cent; No contain,
80 tunes ard hymns price cents each. dolls p.r 100:
postage one cent each. The Sabbath school Bell con.
tans Isl tunes and hymns; price IL cents each dolls
per hundred, postage two cents each; elegantly bound
~ cents each. ID dollars per hundred. Con rreyatoma
sngingan eight page tract,rice % cts per den *
dollars per hundred. 10y ~
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-08-09
SALE OF SWAMP LANDS.

By virtue Of authority in me vested will offer
at public auction. at the Court House door. in
Upton, Cedar County, Iowa, between the hours
OF twelve and four I. N. OF Saturday the eight
eenth day of August next, four forty acre tracts
Of swamp land, in said county, described as fol.
lows. viz: The North East Of the South West. the
North West Of the South last, and the South
East Of the South East, Of Sections Eighteen,
township eighty one North OF Range four
West; and the South West of the South Fast NJ
Section thirty four township eighty two North, ,,f
Range one West Of the fifth Principal Meridien
With the appurtenaRces therenntv belonging
Terms OF sale IN accordance with the Ia vs. Of he
state. regulating the sale of swamp lands there.
in. ROR,TI:nWI
Drainage Commissioner.
Covers Ferry, June 7, 1850.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-08-09

Which they are determined to sell as cheap as
can be purchased anywhere in the city for CASH
Our motto ia quick Sales and Small Profits"
Amy orier from the country Will he promptly
attended to; as much SO as ii the purchaser was
present.
Mr.. hoch having en- engaged in the Lumber
business for the last nine years in this City, fat
tiers himself that he will he able to render com.
Ilete satisfaction to customers. Give us call
before purchasing elsewhere.
MusCatine, Iowa, April lSt 1850
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-08-09
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE AT
GREAT BARGA!NS'

MADII NlSlJs
Now is the Time to Invest.
I'VE Undersigned offers to the public the fol
l. lowing desirable aud valuable property, at
very low rates and easy terms.
j2O acres of choice prairie land in Delaware
county, Iowa:
800 acres in Tama county:
$40 acres partly improved in Cedar county,
delightfully."- located and designed for a grain
and stock tarm,within 2 miles of the county seal
Also. $50 acres Of timber land;
Also, 800 valuable Town Lots, in Starts
Addition:
For particulars as to price, terms and locality,
inquire Of the undersigned, or OF II G. PiATr,
Office in the basement Of the new court house:
J. H. STARR:
Upton, February 9th. lsGo-6
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-08-09

~ Tho Char lesion Mercury says Of
the press Of South Carolina:
There are III the State Of South Caro-
ina thirty seven newspapers, and of these
there is not one that takes any part in
national politics, that does nc. support
the nomination Of Breckenridge aud