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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1860

waiting here whose time is probably valuable.
Then passing chair, she added, s'be seated, sir
you look tired"
II am tired, indeed" was the reply.
81 will take the scarlet bunch, and these red
camelias, and this white cluster"
"But, sister, you cannot afford it."
"Yes can Godfrey Horton is rich."
The old man bit his lips.
sThink," said Jenny, 10 low tone, ''if YOU
love him, how much it will grieve him if be
should discover this deceit"
Nonsense Well, will tell you how tc
remedy it. Lend me some money out of the
housekeeping funds" ~
49," thought the old man, ''she is house
keeper. Miss Laura always gave me to under.
stand tina. that was her post'
Laura steal from my father!"
"Then don't preach"
'.Mies Jenny" said servant, entering at that
moment.
Jenny left the room, and Laura turned over
the gay flowers, while the old man pointed out
their various beauties, his eye in the meantime,
running over the distracted hair, shabby dress,
and lazy position, whilst he mentally contrasted
them with JsDny's neat attire.
'Not.decided yet2" said Jenny, returning af-
ter short absence.
mo. Come here"
II can't Father has sent me home calf's
head, and am afraid to entrust it entirely to
Margaret. must superintend the dinner, make
a pudding, and the parlors must be busted, and
there is my white muslin to be finished"
Before would be the drudge you are!'-
cried Laura.
"Drudge nonsense. have plenty of time
left for enjoyment. and father cannot have q
comfortable home if some one does not superin-
tend these things. When marry you may do
1t" and she laughed merrily.
Gas if should not marry first" said Laura
There, have chosen all / want"
''Shali call again for the changer" said the
pedlar. q shall be happy to place the Misses
Summers on my list of customers"
Eyes, call again."
So the pediar took up his basket walked
home, threw aside his wig, beard and disguise,
and wrote an offer of bis hand and heart to Miss
Virginia Summers, which was accepted.
Laura Summers had two sources of profound
speculation
One is "Why did Godfrey Horton propose to
Jenny instead of me9" The other 81 won
der why that old man never called to be paid
for those exquisite fowers2"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

Says an astronomer to bright eyed girl,
when talking of rainbows:
ibid you ever see a lunar bow, Miss9"
Il have seen beau by moonlight, if that's
what you mean," was the sly rejoinder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

Fanny Fern lately said: at one-half of the
girls only knew the previous life of the men they
marry, the list of old maids would he wonder
fully increased" But the Boston Post asks; "lf
the men knew, Fanny, what their future lives
were to be, wouldn't it increase the list of old
maids still further 2n s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

"That's part of the sinking fund.-" as a chap
said when his pocket book went to the bottom
of the river. .,..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

Truth FOR WIvEs.-In domestic happiness,
the wife's influence is greater than her hus-
bands; for the one, the first cause-mutual love
and confdence-being granted, the whole COM
fort Of the household depends upon trifes more
immediately under her Jurisdiction. By her
management of small sums her husbands respec-
liability and credit are created and Destroyed
No fortune can stand the constant leakages of
extravagances and msmanagemeBt; and there
is more spent in trifes, than women would
easily believe. The one great expense, whatev-
er it may be- is turned over and carefully reflect
ed on ere incurred; the income is prepared to
meet it; but it is pennies irnperceptibly sliding
away which do the mischief and this the wife
alone can stop-for it does not come within
mans province. There Is often unsuspected tri-
fes to be saved in every household. 1t is not
in economy alone that wife's attention is 80 nee
essary, but in those nicities which make we'll
regulated house. An unfurnished cruet stand,
missing key, o buttonless shirt, soiled table,
cloth, mustard pot with its old contents sick
ing hard and brown about it, are severally moth
ings; but each can raise an angry word or cause
discomfort. Depend ON it, there's a great deal
OF domestic happiness in we'll dressed mutton
chop or tidy breakfast table. Men grow sated
of beauty, tired of music, are often wearied of
cOnv nversation-however intellectual-but they
can always appreciate a we'll swept hearth and
smiling comfort. A woman may love her hus-
band devotedly-inay sacrifice fortune, friends,
family, country for him-she may have the ge-
MUS OF Sappho, the enchanted beauties of an
Armida but, melancholy fact if with these she
failed to make his home comfortable, his heart
will inevitably escape her. And women live so
entirely in the Affections that without love their
existence is void.
Better submit, then, to household tasks, how
fboxy hn 70 taorp
doom yourself to loveless home. Women of
higher order of mind will not run this risk; they
know that their feminine, their domestic, are
their first duties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

Fun is worth more than physc, and whoever
invents or discovers new source of supply de-
serves the name of public benefactor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

A gentleman remarked, after hearing young
lady execute fantasia on the piano: "She
promises WE'LL" 'Yes," replied another, s'like
all her sex; she promises well, but her perform
ance is very poor"
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Brandeburg's old stand, Opp'te Va Hotel.
StauntOn Oct. IL. 1859.

T>ANNERY.-I have this day associated my son,
l. VIM. B. Gallaher with me in the Tanning busi-
in the town of Waynesboro and the business will
hereafter be conducted in the of e.. l.. GALA
HER Il SON.
Persons indebted to my Tannery are hereby notified
10 come forward and settle, aud those having claims
against it requested present the for pay
ment. My son, VIM. B. Gallaher, will always be found
Public ana - 70 asv concer
"a The highest Cash price will be paid for hides,
skins and bark at all times. Ii. L. GALLAHER.
WaYnesboro'. Oct q la5Q-lvx
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

crusty old bachelor says he thinks it is wo-
man, and not her wrongs, that ought to be re-
dressed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

A young lady being asked by politician
which party she was most in favor of, replied
that she preferred wedding party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

Nothing is more odious than the face that
smiles abroad, but flashes fury amid the caresses
of tender wife and children ~ .iff ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

ALON LIN La LIN Il ILL.,
THIS well known establishment, now presents
i largely additional facilities, for the accommoda-
ton of the travelling Public. Mr.. VIM ii. Peyton
retains his connection and associates with him, as
Proprietor and Manager, Mr.. Wm Jordan. formerly
OF the Lexington HOTEL and recently of the Rock.
bridge Baths. The style of the firm is
JORDAN g. PEYTON.
The proprietors have secured corps of efficient
and accommodating assistants, who will unite with
them in payug 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, as heretofore, to equal that of any Ho
tel in the State.
The propretors would also call special attention to
the fact that by the erection of NEW BUILDINGS,
already commenced, they will have at command 80
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 tor 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 Propretors pledge themselves to
spare no pains to continue and increase the present
reputation of the House and to apprecative
public. VIM JORDAN, ln-
N. B.-The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this
House, also the Office of ADAMS d cos EXPRESS.
JORDAN Il PEYTON.
Jay on AZ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

The spire of very fashionable church is usu-
ally the only thing connected with it that goes
toward heaven.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

are now in receipt of the largest
i and best assorted supply of Tobacco ever offered
to dealers in this section ofthe State and damong other
choice brands, we have hand large supply of the
Natural Bridge. R. j. GLENDY.
Staunton, Aug. 8, So Per G. T. Cochran.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT AT THE
CLOTHING HOUSE OF
JACOB POLITE.

(BRANDEBURGs OLD sTAND)
rTNHOUGH the Great Eastern has met with serious
Il 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
THING ever brought to this market.
My present stand, at Brandebnrg's old Corner
and Opposite the Va. Hotel, gives suficiency
of room to show to my customers nice stock
of Clothing be exhibited this side 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 ga penny saved is penny made"
JACOB POLLITZ,
Brandeburg's old stand, Opp'te Va. Hotel.
lot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

Have the courage to cut an intimate acquain-
tance as soon as you are convinced that he lacks
principle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21

Tranquil pleasures last the longest. We are
not fitted to bear long the burden of great joys.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21
DE FORREST, ARMSTONG, q co.
DRY GOODS MERCHANTS.

80 4 81 Chambers ST.. n ",
: \ T7Glid notify Ibe Trade thai they are opening
w nsekiq, ~ oew and bean..,i pa terms the
4 a,asutta irtutS ,ise he Amoskeag New Print,
rel, eXceis eSely rin' 10 ne G uasry for perfec-
ION of execution and des,gn tuil Madder Colors.
ur Prints are cheaper than an, market, and meet
ing with extensive sale. Orders promptly attended
to.
Jan. 81, lsf0~-ly
DENCH FLAMES, kc.-We have just recelv-
ID ed direct from the Factory. good stock OF Bench
and other Planes WUODo UlLkESON-
StauntoD, June 2, 1850.
WATER COOLERS-A superior lot just re-
w ceiyed and for salt by L.. b. WALLER
Staunton, May Is, 1860.
-CURGICAL INSTRUMENTSs-A large as
y sortment for sale by P. II. TROUT Il co.
Staunton, July 10, 1850.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

2. III. TROUT & CO.,
A RE now receiving large stock of Drugs,
"A medicines, Paints, Oils, &C., which "
they bought direct from the manufacturers and IL
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 or county practice Also the
largest supply of FANCY ARTICLES, Brushes, Fine
Perfumery. &C., ever brought to this market.
Staunton, March s., 1866
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Choice Books for the Season.

~ Messrs. GOULD & LINCOLN deserve the
hearty thanks Of the American public for the pubca-
tion of so many works of solid and enduring merit.
The Catalogue of their books comprises not tew of
those ach the scholar, ehseologian, and the Christian
aooud place IN the very first ramk"-N 4. Reuieso,
July, 1860.
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MI CTltlenden Oh the PfesfdentlaI EIeC.
tiOn.
Hon. ]. J. Crittenlen made a speech at
Louisville, KY, on the End inst. He compared
the candidates as follows:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21
ABE LINCOLN.

and honest man. He married Kentucky girl.
and that is wholesome influence Laughter
and applause.] | am told that he is a Kentuck-
ian himself, which is another salutary fact. Mr..
Lincoln may be very honest, worthy man
but, in political point of view, be must be re-
garded as the representative of party that has
made him its leader. he is the Republican
leader and, like all political leaders, he must O.
bey the party that brought him into existence
or be put down and crushed out by it.
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VIRGINIA HOTEL

GOULD &c LINCOLN.
NO. SO WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON
july 81, 1860.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-06-29

Court Martial which made so much noise at
the time. On his return from Mexico he
was chosen to the kentucky House of Rep,
resentatives. In 1851 he was chosen to Con-
gress from the Ashland district, and served
two terms. His eulogy on Henry Clay frs,
made him known to the country. He was
offered the ministry to Spain by Pres. Pierce
but declined the honor. In 1856 he was
nominated and elect,d to the Vice Presidency
of the United States. He is now member
elect to the Senate from Kentucky.
Joseph Lane, who is nominated for the
Vice Presidency On the same ticket with Mr.
Breckenridge, is fifty-nine years old, having
been born in North Carolina, Dec ii. 1901
His family emigrated to Kentucky while he
was an infant, and when he was fifteen years
of age he went to Warwick County, Indiana
where he became a clerk in a mercantile
house. In 1922 he was elected member oil
the Indiana Legislature, serving in that ca
pacity, with occasional intervals, till 1876
When the Mexican war broke out he resign
ed his seat and enlisted as private. He
was, however, soon chosen Colonel and af
forwards received from President Polk 4;
commission as Brigadier General His con
duct during the war was honorable, and a
the battle of Buena Vista he was third il
command. In lS49 he was appointed Gov
ernor of Oregon. In 1851 he was chosen
delegate to Congress and, on the admission
of Oregon, he became one of her Senator's
Boston Journal.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-06-29
Presidential Prospects.

Now that the national conventions are
over, people will naturally be looking about
to see what the prospects of success Of the
several candidates are. We share in this
common curiosity. And to begin with, We
consider it certain that LINCOLN and HAM
LIN are the only candidates that can be elect,
ed by the people. The great Democratic
struggle must now be to prevent an election
by the people and throw it into the House
of Representatives. This fact, while it en-.
corrages the Republicans, should make them
more jealous and determined to elect their
candidate by the people.
We suppose that Douglas will be called
the regular nominee here at the North, which
in fact he is. But without the prestige of
success which tie nomination of united
and harmonious convention would have Civ
en- him, what can he do =? Parties are too e.
venly balanced in this country for the Doug
las party to afford to lose llS votes in con
ven,ion. and quite number of them from
the New England States where it is supposed
the Little Giant will "run" if anywhere Be-
sides, Douglas has just strength enough in
the South to divide the party there, and with
the Bell and Everett ticket We may expec,
some of the South to have two e!ectora
tickets in the field. Had Douglas been ncm
mated by two-thirds vote of harmonious
convention he would have been strong can
didate as it is We do not consider him So
perhaps he is the weakest of the three
However, We expect good deal of brag anc
buster from his supporters, but it will a
mount to nothing.
Breckenridge. as candidate for the Pres
dency is no better than Douglas. To be
sure he will have the support of Mr.. Buchan
an. lie will have all the custom house ant
post Office gratu,tiey, but that will only helI
kill Douglas, without giving success to thu
Breckenridge and Lane ticket. Power fo1
harm is all that is left the Democratic fac
tions. They may defeat choice by the peo
pie, but their own success is ont of the lues
ton
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-06-29
The Cattle DiSease..The Extra Session.

1t is thought by Gov. Hall that the acts
passed by the recent extra session of the
Massachusetts Legislature in reference 10 the
cattle disease, an abstract of which will be
found IN another column, and the action that
will undoubtedly be taken on the same sub
Ject by the Legislature of New Hampshire.
now in session, will do away with the necess
ty OF All extra session of our Legislature
Gov. Hall is fully aware of the interests that
would be involved by the introduction Of the
disease into this State. and it was for this
reason that he personally visited the I.egis-
lature OF both Massachusetts and New Hamp-
shire, and held conferences with the commit
tees appointed to take the matter into con
sideration and while he does not at presen
deem it prudent to assemble the Legislature.
we can assure the public that should any al
tered state of facts require it, lac will prompt
ly issue proclamation for an extra session.
We append two sections Of an act now IN
der consideration by the Legislature of New
! Hampshire, which relate to the transporta-
ton of cattle:
SEC. Il. Whoever shall drive or trans
port any cattle from this State into any place
West OF Connecticut River, the State of
Maine. or the British provinces. before the
first day of July, 1861, without the consent
of the Commissioners, shall be punished by
fine of not exceeding five hundred dollars,
or by imprisonment in the county jai. not en-
ceeding one year.
SEC. Is. Whoever shall drive or trans
port any cattle from any other State into this
State before the first day of July, 1861, with
out the consent of the Commissioners, or
the written permission of the selec,men or
mayor and aldermen of the towns or cities
into or through which the same shall be
driven or transported, shall be punished by
fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or
by Imprisonment in the common Jail not ex-
ceeding one year. Prorided, howrer. that
nothing in this section shall prevent the
transportation of cattle by railroad, to mar
ket, from the State of Maine or Vermont, or
the British provinces. until the commissioners
shall forbid Woodstock Standard.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-06-29
The Democratic Nominees,

We condcnse the biographies of the gen
tlemen who were nominated for President
and Vice President by the two branches of
the Democracy assembled at Baltimore. as
follows:
Stephen \. Douglas i, A. years old, hay
ing been born in Brandon, Vermont, on the
23d day of April, 1913. His father died
when Stephen was but two months old his
mother still lives. He entered cabinet
shop in Middlchurv at an early aye, but af,
ter several months, was obliged by ill health
to return home, when he became student
in the academy. He went to Canandaigua
New York, with his mother, who had mar
ricd again, and began the study of law. In
1881 he removed to Cleveland, Ohio, and
from there to Jacksonville, Illinois. lie was
first employed as clerk to an auc,ioneer
and afterwards kept school, though studying
law at the same time. In 1884 he was adj
mitted to the bar, and soon gained lucrative
practice. At the age Off he became Attor.
ney General. In 1910 he was chosen Secre.
tary of State, and the next year was made
Judge Of the Supreme Court. In 1913 he
was elected to the national House of Repre-.
! sentatives. In 1917 he entered the United
States Senate, where his subsequent career
has been we'll known to the public.
Benz amin Fitzpatrick on the same tickle,
with Mr. Douglas, is So years old, having
been born in Greene county. Georgia, June
80, 1902. Having been early left an orphan
he emigrated, in 1915, to the valley of the
Alabama river, near Montgomery, Ala.
where he has ever since resided. He receiv
ed whatever education the vicinity could
supply, studied law, and was admitted to
practice in 1921. lie was soon chosen So
licitor of the judicial district in which he liv
ed, and held the office till 1929. His health
then compelled him to relinquish his profess
ion and settle upon farm. In 1910 he was
Presidential Ecctor in 1871 was chosen
Governor of Alabama, and was reelected il
1913. In lS4S, and again in 1852, he was
appointed United States Senator, to fill va
cancies occasioned by death. In 1856 he was
chosen to his present term of service in thai
body.
John c. Breckenridge, who heads the tick
ct constructed by the seceders from the Dem
ocratic Convention, is in the 10th year of hi.
age, having been born at Lexington, Ken
lucky Jan l6, 1921. He was educated al
Center College, Kentucky, and studied Law
at the Pennsylvania Institute. He was ad
mitted to the bar at Lexington, but soon af
ter emigrated to Burlington, Iowa, where h.
remained but short time, returning to Lex
ington, his present residence. He served a:
major of infantry during the Mexican war
and was Gen. Pillows counsel during the
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-06-29
Windsor County.

In Proc;orsville on the llth. an Irish child
named Headly, about SIX years of age. died
from the effects of bruises received from an
other Irish or French child, in small fight
some weeks before.
Mr.. \. \. Adams of Cavendish was badly
hurt recently while throwing belt on its
drum in his shop. His right arm was drawn
over the shaft, and the head OF a set screw
struck between the bones of the wrist. tear
ing out a portion of the lower bone next the
hand, ard seyrring all the cords upon the
under side of the wrist. except one.
At meeting of some of the military au-
thori,ies of the State. in Woodstock. recent
ly. a brigade muster was decided on, 10 be
held in Burlington. probably.
/ Mr. William Town of Reading, in taking
down barn, was badly injured on Tuesday
of last week. \ broadside of the building
accidentally fell. striking Mr.. Town on the
head, severing the skin and :ntegument>.and
laying the skull bare for several inches. and
also badly injurins one hand. He came near
losing his life. but is row doing we'll
Mr.. Samuel VIM of Jacksonville. was
drawing rails one day last week, when they
caught at one end in such a manner as 10
strike him on the head. knocking him against
a stump and 50 badly injuring him that his
! case is critical