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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17
M I SCELLA A NY.
The Commodore,s ssCross.n

Commodore Skinner was among the first
prominent men in our navy who have become
professed Christians. He was baptized in adul,
years by Rev. DR.. Ducachet, then of Norfolk
now OF Philadelrhia. Soon after entering the
church, he was sent to sea in command of q
squadron. The sacred first day Of the week
came round in its due course. What was the
new disciple to do? Must he desert the colors
of the Redeemer? Must be break one of Gods
express commands? And yet, religious worship
on board ship was then an unknown thing
Chaplains had never been appointed by govern.
ment-and, moreover, the previous life of the
Commodore himself had been so full of all the
irregularities and ungodliness so usually distin-
gushing scattering men, that be was conscious
his first appearance as a Christian would be
greeted by his irregular companions with 9
good -natured but bitter smile and shrug of de-
rision. Doubtless, this reformed and penitent
man prayed much for help from. above
at a suitable hour, on Sunday morning, q
quiet message was delivered to the officers of the
other ships, to this effect Captain Skinner
will be glad to see yourselves, and as many oi
the men as can be spared, on the flagship, at
II, A. NJ, for Divine service" The hour struck
The officers were assembled in uniform. The
men were duly arranged. All was ready but
the reader who was to oficiate. A slight smile
passed from man to man as it was suggested that
the jovial Commodore intended to read prayers
in person. He came up from his cabin, and
stepped firmly toward the desk. The service
was performed with impressive reverence. A
volume of sermons was produced. The text of
one of them was announced. Its sound struck
upon the deepest chord in every heart; for they
all knew him to be an honest, sincere, and un-
finchiDg man. It was from Rom. l.: 1871
am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ"
A pious loud, manly tone Of voice made its
utterance solemn and forcible. Not the slight
est sound was heard among the subdued audi
ence. The sermon was pursued to its close.-
There was many serious and reverent face to
be seen when it was concluded: but the smile
and the sneer had passed away. Since that
time improvements have been made in regard
to religious service in our navy, but it may be
doubted whether any occasion of worship on a
man-of-war since, has combined more circum-
stances of impressive solemnity, and genuine,
heartfelt devotion to Christian duty, than this,
which was, perhaps, the very best. Honor to
such examples as the one here set! The incl
dent is worthy place in every Christians
memory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17
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GREAT EXCITEMENT AT THE
CLOTHING HOUSE OF
II A COB POII.ITZ

.f Il II Il Il
(BRANDEBURG's OLD srAND.)
ETHOUGH the Great Eastern has met with serious
J. accident, yet my large and well selected stock of
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING will abundanty
show that my cargo of Goods did arrive safely, and
includes the greatest variety of WELL FINISHED
THING ever brought to this market.
My present stand, at Brandeburg's old Corner
and Opposite the Va. Hotel, gives suficiency
of room to show to my customers as nice stock
of Clothing be exhibited this side of Baltimore
and which / will sell at Baltimore City Prices.
The public invited to examine my stock, before
purchasing elsewhere, at least all those who consid
er that "a penny saved is penny made"
JACOB POLLITZ,
Brandeburg's old stand, Opp'te Va. Hotel.
Staunton Oct IL 1859.
T,ANNERY.- II have this day associated my son,
i Wm B. Gallaher with me in the Tanning busi-
in the of Waynesboro and the business will
hereafter be conducted in the of 81. L. GALLA-
HER q SON.
Persons indebted to my Tannery are hereby notified
TO come forward and settle, aud those having claims
against it requested to present the for pay
ment. My son, Wm b. Gallaher, 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. b. L. GALLAHER. i
Waynesboro Oct 4. lS59.-1y*.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17
How TO SToP QUARREL.-Yieldin pacifi

How TO SToP A QUARRRL.-Yielding pacif
eth great offences.-Eccl. K. 4.
If knowledge is power, so also is kindness
there is weight and influence in kind words aud
kind deeds. An angry man went to q neigh
boris house to pick quarrel; he was invited to
eat some peas; and finding 40 opposition be
soon left. After while he came again, and the
good woman went out and offered him piece
of pie 1t was kindly done and kindly meant,
and so there was DO quarrel. The remedy is
simple, and it is worthy thought by those who
may be similarly tempted. An angry man is for
the time without reason, passion rules, and it
is better to treat him kindly than to attempt to
reason or even to reply to his hard words
Treat him kindly; and if he will not be psci6ed,
let him have all the talking to himself, and he
will soon get tired and ashamed, and leave you.
Possess your soul in patience; never contend !;
never give harsh word. Be kind and forbear-
ing, and you will have no quarrels, for yielding
pacifeth great offences
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

When reflect, as frequently do, upon the
felicity l have enjoyed, | sometimes say to my
nelf that, were the offer made to me, would en-
gage to run again, from beginning to end, the
same career of life. All / would ask should be
the privilege of an author, to correct, in q Sec
ond edition, certain errors of the frst.-FranE.
lin
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

AN ARMY OF SMoKERs.-It is estimated that
there are two hundred thousand smokers in the
city of New York, who consume two cigars
day, making the total consumption of four hund-
red thousand per day. These, at an average of
four cents, amount to FIVE million eight hundred
and forty thousand dollars annually.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

A pert young lawyer once boasted to an old
member of the bar, that be had received two
hundred dollars for speaking in certain law
suit.
"Pooh p replied the other, 81 received double
that sum for keeping silent in that very self same
case ~ t ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

Pleasure, like quicksilver. is bright and shy
If we strive to grasp it, it still eludes Us, and still
glitters. We perhaps seize it at last and find il
rank poison. asa ee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

Oft what seems tride, mere nothing by
ITSELF in some nice situations, turns the scales OF
fate, and rules the most important actions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

| SINGULAR INFATUATIoN.-The New Orleans
Delta says that well known planter in Iouisi-
ana, and possessing wealth, recently went to the
city in search of amusement, aud directly visited
the museum of Signor Vannuch. A giantess,
Miss Sarah Morehouse, was exhibiting herself at
that establishment, and to her the planter rails
ed his eyes--indeed he was obliged to raise
them, for she was seven and half feet high, and
his feet were only five. The planter at once
[ loved the giantess, and spent money in purchas
ing tickets to the museum. The treasury rejoic-
ed, but the giantess did not reciprocate the atfec
.ion. On the contrary, she declined his offers of
marriage three times. This coyDess the unsuc-
cessful man attributed TO the influences of Sig.
VanDuchi, and he accordingly determined to re-
move her from the sphere of the showman's in
fuence.
Stratagem was necessary, and was unhesta
tingly used. The giantess was induced by some
pretence to enter carriage, which was then
driven away. After going some distance the
planter jumped in, and the vehicle whirled on
its way again. The giantess listened for few
moments to her victims tale of love, then qui-
etly opened the door, dropped him in the street,
whence he was taken with dislocated should
er to hospital, while she returned to the mu-
scum; but her nerves were 80 much shattered
that an operatic apology was made, in order that
q peaceful sleep might remove the memory of
this rough course OF love.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

why should potatoes grow better than any
other vegetable Because they have eyes TO
zee what they are doing. y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

Society, like shaded silk, must be viewed il
all situations, or its colors will deceive you.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
P. III. TROUT g. CO..

A RE now receiving large stock of Drugs, 0
IA Medicines, Paints, Oils, &C., which
importers, and are able to sell pure articles on
favorable terms. Their stock of SURGICAL IN
STRUMENTS is very large, embracing all instru-
ments needed for town county practice. Also the
largest supply of FANCY ARTICLES, Brushes, Fine
Perfumery, &C.. ever brought to this market.
+ Staunton, March 6, 1860.
DIAPER HANGiNGS.-I have just received
i from one of the largest manufactures of Paper
Hangings in the United States great variety OF
samples of the latest styles of Wall Paper. Per-
sons wishing to procure handsome papering at rea-
sonable prices are invited to call and examine my
samples, and order any they may select direct
the getting here IN few
void the necessity of keeping large stock hand
and. consequently will be able to sell for small pro-
fts-more particularly, to cash customers.
Stauntor, Feb. %. Il. COWAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

Let but the standard of this Constitutional
Union Party be committed to the hands of John
Minor Bolts, and the people will rally around it
fans, and what is far more important to the
uture welfare of the country, that will ensure
success. PUBLIUs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17
Staulttoa Sgfftatot.
JOS. A. WADDELL,1 aa
kicMAnb Ii MARREhl, Mz,UzY,. Is, froprietors. tors
TERMS

Il, Ths"SPECIATOR"s is published once a sOeeE
at T0o Dollars and fifty Cents year, seAich mag Be
discharged By the payment of THO Dolars at assy time
uitbin the gear. No subscription wi Be disconfiaued
but at the option Of the Editors, ,until GllGrrsGragss
paid. t So 49,. s rs
..ADVER7ISEAENTSo of ten lines Tor Tess, inserted
three times for dollar and tOenty cents each
Larger asserted
IN the same proportion. @
liberal discount made to those aoo advertise the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
FOR GOVERNOR.
GABRIEL HIRSHl
FOR LIEUT.. GOV.

FOR LIEUT.. GOV.
WILLIAM sJONASi +.
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 Worid, ye.
GABRIEL HIRSH, one of the largest stockholders
in the concern for the purpose of rater
nal feeling with all mankind has extended IT as TAR
the city of Staunton where it is performing some
of the greatest achievements of the age in the way OF
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 even surprising the operations Gable are
the .CHlNESE JUGGLERS,' on exhibition at ms
window. where the prettest in the country is al
ways to be found engaged in Repairing Watches
a The "a ,ooo offered some time since. Is stillin
to be handed over to any one who will bring forward
superior workman in his line. G. HIRSH.s
Stsuunton. Oct 19, 1858-tf
CONFECTIONERY ESTABLISHMENT!
CHOICE VARIETIES
FOR THE SEASON AT THE STAND
FORMERLY OCCUPIED BIZ
VIM. r. MOUNT, Main ST., staunton, Va
MAGNUS S. CEASE
WOULD respectfully call the attention of the cit
Wv zens of Staunton and vicinity to his large and
receiving and opening consisting of Water Sugar and
Soda Crackers. Pcnlcs, Raisins Figs, Currants Cit
ron, Dates, Prunes, English Walnuts, Filberts, Al
monds, Ground Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Lemons Oranges,
Sardines, and Candies of every description
Also FANCY GooDs, FRENCH CANDIES, CAKES AND
TOYS.
W 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
solicits share ofpatronage.
eW Candy sold at Wholesale and RetGS1. E
SStauntOn. Nov g. 1859.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17
DE FORREST, ARMSTONCs, Il co.
DRY GOODS MERCHANTS.

so & 81 Chambers ST.. N. Y,
M ould notify the Trade that they are opening
wv weekly, in and beautiful patterns, the
WGnasutt0 Prints, also the Anoskeag, New Print,
which excels every Print in the Country for perfec
ton of execution and design in full Madder Colors.
Our Prints cheaper than any in Market and meet
ing with extensive sale. Orders promptly attended
to.
Jan. 81, 18e0-1y
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| yolved, his white plume has ever shone, where
blows fell thickest "amid the ranks OF war;" and
his lion heart has never quaied or his proud
crest been lowered in the presence of foe
But is it not reasonably subject of modification
to every patriot who cherishes the great cardi-
nal principles to whose advancement Mr.. Bolts
has devoted q lifelong service, that whilst like
his early friend and illustrious compeer, the Ia
mented Clay, he .sscorns and defies hisenemies, u
the ungracious and uDgrateful attempt is now
made to ''aoound him in the house Of friends 20
In vain are these political malcontents at the
widespread and dearly earned fame of John M
Bolts, asked point to the passage in his polit-
ical record to which they can object without
|sef-stultlfcation. If it be impolitic to tell the
people the sohole truth, openly, boldly and fear
Lessly upon all occasions, then is he impolitic.-
Ii it be rash to denounce the usurpation of en-.
delegated power when practiced under the aus
pices, and sanctioned by the authority of pop
ular idol, then is he rash. If it be imprudent
to stem the torrent of popular prejudice, and to
proclaim the great consents alive and Oonstitu-
tional principles upon which the Constitutional
Union Party of the country is based, amid the
hurly burly of widespread panic and mischiev
ous political excitement, then is he amprudent a.
booze all laoang maenl ai
The recent cheering demonstrations of a
healthy reaction of the public mind in all parts
of the country against the mischevous sectional
parties that have lately divided the nation, and
which promises to place in the ascendant party
founded upon the national and conservative ba-
sis of those great principles Of which Mr.. Bolts
has been the ablest, the most uncompromsine
and the most untiring defender, has naturally
centered 1pon him the ardent hopes of hundreds
OF thousands among the conservative and union
loving masses of the people in every section of
the Union.
And patriot hearts are deeply stirred
And patriot tongues proclaim, ..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

ROUND AND ROCK PLASTER.-250
VI tons BLUE WINDSOR PLASTER. For sale
by P. N. POWELL & CO.,
Oct. 25. Union Hall Building
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

Il kinds of Castings made to order atthe Staunton
Foundry, by A. J. CARRIER Il co.
Sep. l3 1859. .-.....-..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

DOOTS Il SHOES.-The largest variety OF Boots
ID and Shots hand, to be sold at a small advance
on cost, at ]. POLITICS
Staunton, Oct. IL, 1859. Clothing House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-04-17

nR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL 4
~ MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
70 M nd iop sne aS' @
rally that he still continues practice Dentistry in al
its various branches with the strctest regard to du
rability and usefulness.
Office on the south-side of Main Street opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton, Nov .29, 1854.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-11
From the Woodstock otandard.l
THE "GRAND MASS CONVENTION

The Bellows Falls Times thus speaks of
the action of the Mortified Convention in
passing the resolution advising the Republi-
can State Committee TO call the next State
Convention as a Mass Convention
I" 1t was not legitimate action. That Con-
vention was called expressly to elect delegates
to Chicago. and when that work was done
the business of the Convention was complet-
ed. We do not see why it would not have
been Just as proper to have gone further and
made the nominations for State officers"
Without at this time entering into a dis
cussion as to either the proprety or impro-
priety of delegate conventions, we wish to
say that we fully agree with the Times. The
Mortified Convention was called for an ex-
press purpose that purpose was distinctly
mentioned in the call. viz the election Of
''four delegates to the National Republican
Convention, 70 he held at Chicago on the
18th day of Nav, A. D. 1850, to nominate
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Pres
idency of the United States" No other
business was hintet at, and in our obtuse-
ness we supposed none other would he tran
sacted With equal prOprletv, as the Times
saws, the nominations for State Officers might
have been made.
As it is, the Committee are only 'adyis-
ed" to call a Mass Convention the Brattle-
boro CONVENTION instructed them to call a
Delegate Convention Whether they will
be governed by the action of the Mortified
Convention or the Brattleb0ro Convention
remains to be seen. Were We a member Of
the Committee we should not hesitate long
in deciding which was the most binding on
n
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-11
CHARLESTON CONVENTION
ADJOURNED.
NO NOMINATION MADE.

The Harmonious Democracy have fzzled
out at Charleston. Having demonstrated, de-
claimed, yelled, hooted and applauded for ten
days, till they were hoarse having built
platforms and pulled them down and used
the pieces to knock each others brains out :;
having voted and countervoted, resolved and
re-resolved, laid down principles and then
repudiated them, having bolted and unboIt-
ed, having voted for and against men till
half of them no longer knew which side
they were on and began TO run away. what
was left of the body seem TO have determined
to adjourn as the only way toavoida complete
disntegratiOn So the Convention is adj. to n
place where the forces at Washington can be
a little nearer the members, and for time
which will allow the wesried managers TO
take rest for another struggle. Verify mod
ern democracy is a great institution The
patriotism and self sacrificing spirit of its
representatives must command the respect Of
the world! The n. Y. Herald is no doubt
right, when it says that all this racket about
platforms at Charleston is bOsh, humbug-
that the real struggle is to determine which
clique shall get the best chance at the four
hundred millions of dollars worth of patron
age to be distributed from Washington with
in the next four years.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-11
THE VOTES.

The wav in which votes in the Charleston
Convention have been reported may need
word of explanation to some Of our readers.
The Electoral college, which casts the actucI
votes for President and Y President consists Of
as many Electors as there are Representatives
and Senators for all the States-each State
appointing number equal to the number OF
Representatives and Senators which it is en-
ntled to have in Congress. At present that
makes in all three hundred and three-two
hundred and thirty-seven for the Represent
atiyes and sixty-six for the Senators. The
Charlesto Convention consisted Of twice as
many persons-two for each Electoral vote
making six hundred and six persons in all.
Nevertheless. in voting, two persons from
each State were reckoned but for one vote,
90 as to make the votes in Convention agrees
with the votes Of the Electoral college. OF
course wherever there was division in the
votes from any State 50 that single delegates
differed from their fellows, half r0tes would
appear.
Bv rule of the Convention-one which
obtained in several former Conventions-two
thirds Of all the votes were necessary for
one man to effect his nomination. This
required 2O2 fall votes and though the
seceders carried out of the Convention fifty
or more votes, the same number, VIZ. 202,
was required to nominate in the body which
was left. Douglas on the last ballot got but
1914.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-11

tween New York and Aspinwall. Bnt the
Sonora was Paradise Lost compared with the
| Baltic. Though the officers were gen,ls-
manly and attentive. vet the fare was ahom-
inable The bread was sour. almost without
exception the butter Oilv and rancid. and
the tea Of the meanest quality. Dissatisfac-
tion and grumhling were universal. and we
all diSemharked at San Francisco with the
hope that our lot wonl1 never again he cast
on this vessel. The first want after landing
SCENE to he full swing Mt good bread and
good butter and a cup Of good ten.
| am told it is no uncommon thing for he
t-othed damsels to make the voyage 10 CALI
fOrnia alone. 10 meet and marry their part
ners. This is much better than 10 require
laborer or mechanic, or tradesman in small
business, to ruin himself bv a voyage 70 and
froWsNew York An instance was related to
me ola Young lady who made such an expe-
ditiOn and arrived fortnight before she was
expected The steamer made .he landing in
the night. AID our enterprising bride, with
out using the forrnalitv Of sending her card
in advance, stepped ashore elrly in the morn
ing, inquired the way to her contemplated
home. and entering unceremOuiously, sur
prisad her about 10 be beatified swain eating
n tranquil breakfast She sat down with
him 70 hasty meal, and they proceeded
straightway 10 the parsons, and were we'd
dad. Several years have eapse {. and a hap
pier pair does not live in California In
other instances where women have come out
on the same errand, they have found the OBJ
iect Of their devoted affection resting in the
silent grave. And IN some cases they have
encountered a fate ftr worse.
California supplies more phenomena in
marriages and divorces than any other coun-
try in the world. | have been told OF mar
rage which recently took place, and which
was arranged by letter before either partv had
seen the other The man lived here. and the
lady in Ohio. A correspondence was opened
between them, and they exchanged rhoto-
graphs. He could not leave his business to
look up a wife. and 80 thev agreed to un-
ion, the bride to come to California to con-
summate it, 1t is said the marriage proved
a very bcppy one.
Yours, &c, MAGPIE.