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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
How Sal Disgraced the Family.

A traveller in the State of Illinois, some years
ago, came to lone log hut on the prairies, neal
Cairo, and there halted I'D He went into the house
of logs. 1t was a wretched affair, with AN emp
| ty packing box tor table, while two or three
old chairs and disabled stools graced the recep-
ton room, the dark walls of which We're further
! ornamented by display OF dirty tin ware and
broken deli article or two
The womaa was cfying in one corner, and the
man with tears in his eyes and pipe in his
mouth, sat on stool, with his dirty arms resting
On his knees, and bis sorrowful-looking head
supported by the palms of his hands. Not a
word greeted the interloper.
WELL" he said, "sou seem to be in an awful
trouble here; what's upa"
'.Ol, We are most crazed, neighbor," said the
woman; ''and we amt got no patience to see
folk now."
That's all right" said the visitor, not much
AIKEN back by his polite rebuff; ''but Can be OF
any service TO you In all this trouble"
well, we've lost our gall our Sails gone of
and left u.s." said the man in tones of despair.
"Ah, do you know what induced her to leave
you r. remarked the new arrival.
"Well, We can't say stranger, as how she'd so
far lost as to be induced, but then she's gone and
disgraced us,n remarked the afflicted father.
Yes, neighbor, and not as should say it as
is her mother, 0uC there Warnt pootler sai III
the West than our Sal; she's gone and brought
| ruin on us aud on her own head, now, . followed
the stricken mother.
| ''Who has she gone witha" asked the visitor.
| well, there's the trouble. The gal could
have done well, and might have married Martin
Lehoe, capital shoemaker, who although he's
got but one eye plays the flute in a lively man.
aer and earns good living. Then look what q
home and what life she has deserted. She
was here surrounded by all the luxury in the
county, said the father.
..Yes, who knows what poor Sal will have to
eat, drink or wear, now" groaned the old wo'
man. a
$ sand who is the fellow that has taken hel
from you to lead her into such misery?" quoth
the stranger.
'IWhy she's gone off and got married to crit.
ter called an editor IS lives in the village, and
the devil only knows how they are to earn liv
i ing!"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

HOME L1FE.-I home life is ellordered, the
children having according to age, working time,
play time, books, games, and household sympa.
thies, they will love home and find pleasure
there Give the little ones states and pencils
and encourage their attempts to make pictures
Drawing will amuse them when noisy plays
have lost their zest, or are unreasonable, and the
art will be- useful to them in after life. Have
them read to each other stories and paragraphs
of your selection, and save the funny things and
pleasant ones you see in papers and books, to
read to them at your pleasure. You cannot i'm
agine how much it will please them, and how
it will bind them to you. But choose we'll for
them; for the impressions made on tneir minds
now will last when the hills crurnble. Have
them sing together, and slug with them, teach
ing them songs and hymns. Let them sing all
day-like the brds-at all proper times Have
ttl.ln mutually interested in the same kind of
amusement and occupation, having specified
time for each, so that their habits will be orderly
Let them work together in the garden, boys and
girls both need out of doors Worthwhile the
parents eyes direct aud sympatbize, and their
loud voices blend in loving accord.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

A Printer seeing ballff closely pursuing an
unfortunate author, remarked that it was new
edition of the "Pureuits of Literature, unbound
and hot pressed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

A young man in conversation one evening,
chanced to remark, 81 am no prophet
ssTrue," replied lady, ssno profit to yourself
or any one else."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

Of truth, home without girl is only halt
hlest liz is an orchard without blossoms, and a
spring withont song. A house full OF sons is
like Lebanon with its cedars, but daughters by
the fireside are like roses in Sharon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

A witty young rascal, passing through the
town OF A.. in Alabama, not long since
wanted some whlskey, and knowing 1t could
onl, be oblaiped by physician, wrote himself
an ordel, sgnsngil with his own name, to which
learned NJ D. was attached. lie presented il
at the drug store of a gentleman, Who, though
unrecognized by him, proved to be an old &C
quain,ance.
.Hallo. F,ank, )" said he, when did you git
to be doct0r?"
"I'm not doctor"
"Why, what's this NJ D. to your name for,
then e.
Fraik saw he was caught; but determining to
make The best oi it, pnt on very Innocent look
aud ineeklg answered:
"OA that's fer Mighty Dsy!"
Oh course he got The hisky
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

A gentleman said TO his friend the other day
How do you like the new minister2"
First rate; +; he never NEEDLES with politics nor
religion" he replied.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

Perseverance, and energy are inseparably cor
nected with success in our undertakings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

death loves shining mark" Gentlemen
with red noses will take warning. sos 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

The husband who does not prefer his own
freside to any other spot on earth, Las no place
to be happy in.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

OVER DREssING.-The over-dressng Of Amer
ican ladies in the streets, at hotels, and IN the
churches, is subject of general remark among
travellers from abroad, as well as sensible people
at home though to little purpose, it twould seem,
as at no period has the love of display been
more conspicuous in our country. American
women are slaves to dress; it is the bane of their
life; aye, and Of the male victims, too, whose
lives are connected with theirs. Travelling
trunks, almost as large as small house, must be
carried about, filled with all sorts of inery, for
summer jaunt to watering places, and for win
ter visit to a city. The father or husband vainiy
demonstrates founced dresses and crinoline
must have ample space, and there must be va
riety, too, in the costumes,
ssHeaven save the ladies, how they dress ~
may we well exclaim. Why will they not be.
come more practical? Does the most fastidious
critic of female beauty admire young lady in
full toilette more than in simple dress If beau
titnl, there is need of ornament; if plain, she
would appear without pretension. We have
known ladies who have travelled through the
continent OF Europe with only small trunk to
contain their wardrobe, and they found won
derful relief in not having sstoo much to wear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

"Red, White aud Blue'' The red cheeks
white teeth and blue eyes of lovely girl is a
good flag as a young soldier, in the battle O
lie, need fight for.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

"Tm 10 the wrong" is said to be the most diff.
ficnlt sentence to pronounce in the English Ian
gnage. ~ s~r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

"You seem to walk more erect than usual, my
friend.'' -f 2
eyes, have been Strengthened by circum.
stances.'' aafb
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

/ Tie violin is the only musical Instrument evel
dignltied with title. Il is sometimes called Fd
die, D. D.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

ssWhat is the meaning of backbiter 3'' said
gentleman during an examination at school,e-
One urchin replied-s'P traps it be aea.'' ,..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

Refrain from bitter words; there is only q
differences OF letter between words and swords.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
LORD BRoUeHAM ON WAsH1NeroN.--Lort

LORD BRoUeHAM ON WAsHINaToN.--Lord
Brougham, III the installation address which lie
delivered to the University of Edinburg, referred
ro Washington in the following eloquent words {:
in Washington we may contemplate every ex-
ce!ence, military and civil, applied to the service
Of his country and OF mankind-a triumphant
warrior, mistaken in confidence when the most
4anguine had rIglli to despair; successful ru-
Ter ia al the dticu ties of acourse wholly untried,
directing the formation ot a new Government for
great people the first time rash an expert
ment had ever been tried by man-voluntarily
aud unostentaciously retiring from the supreme
power with the veneraton of all parties, Of ell ma
tioDs, OF all mankind, that the rights OF man
might be conserved, aud that his example might
never be appealed TO by vulgar tyrants. 1t will
be the duty Of the historian aud the sage to omit
90 occasion OF commemOrating this illustrous
rnan, and until time shall be no more will be q
test Of progress, which our race has made in wis
dom and virtue, be derived from the venerations
paid to the immortal name of Washington"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

CONE, IT WILL.-Manhood will come, and old
age will come, and the very last look you shall
ever cast upon your acquaintance will come, and
the agony of the parting breath will come, and
the time when you are stretched lifeess corpse
before the eyes Of weeping relatives will come,
and the coffin that is to enclose you will come,
and that hour when the company assemble to
carry you to the churchyard will come, and that
minute when you are put down into the grave
will come, and the throwing in of the loose dirt
into the narrow house where you laid, and
the spreading of the green sod it ALL all will
come on every living creature and in a few lit
tie years the people who now listen will be car
ried to their long homes, and make room for an
other generation. Yes, the day of final reckon
ing win come, and the appearance of the Son of
God in heaven, and His mighty angels around
Him, will come, and the standing of men of all
generations before the judgment-seat will come,
and the solemn passing Of that sentence which is
to fix you for eternity will come.
a s 1896 DIR. Chalmers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

When his cousin Charlotte Dunno was mar
ried, Jones said, ''It was Danne before, Dunno
while it was doing, and it was not Dunno when
it was done''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

The RELIGION OF PAYING DEBrs.-The follow
ing remarks from two contemporary papers, con-
tain lesson worthy of serious consideration:
ssMen may sophistcate as they please. They
can never make it right, and all the bankrupt
laws in the universe cannot make it right for
them not to pay their debts There is a sin in
this neglect clear and deserving Church disci-
pline as is stealing or false swearing. He who
violates his promise to pay, or withholds pay
ment of debt when it is in his power to meet
his engagement, ought to be made to feel that in
the sight of all honest men he is swindler.-
Religion may be very comfortable cloak under
which to hide but if religion does not make a
man deal justly, it is not worth having"
Good every word. So if you owe anybody a
cent? and have cent in your possession, go and
pay it, Ifyou have none, go work, dig, ditch,
plow, work any honest work, until you get it
and pay it out. You will breathe freer, sleep
easier, eat and digest better. You will honor
and love all men and women.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

A lady being asked her place of nativity, re-
Piled:
Il am so unfortunate as to have no native
place; am the daughter of a Methodist clergy
man"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

A clear stream reflects all objects that are up
on its shore, but is uDsullied by them so II
should be with our hearls-they should show
the effect of all objects, and yet remain unharIn-
ed by any.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
MISCELL A N Y.

For the spectator"
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-01-02
Standing Committees.

The following are the Standing Com.
mtiees in the South Carolina Convention
Committee to prepare Summary
Statement Of the causes aohieh justify the
Secession Of South Carolina. Messrs, c..
6. Memm,nger, f. ii. WardIaw, r. w.
Barnwell, J. L. Richardson, b. ii. Rut-
ledge, J. L. jenkins, Perry +. Duncan.
Committee TO consider so much of the
Message Of tie President of the United
States ns relates to the claim of the pro.
perty Of The United States within tho
hmits Of South Caroiina.-Aessrs. A. G.
Magrsth, l.. Al. Keitt, J. L. Carroll, w.
w. Hsriee, J. Ii. Wilson, A Q. Dunno
want, W. Ii. Campbell, j. p. Reed, VIM.
Hopkins, w. S. Lyles, E NJ. Seabrook, j.
}. Ingram, f. NJ. Clark.
Commitiee on Relations with .Slave,
ho!dtng ,StG.cS.-Messrs. Il. J. Withers,
). ii. Means, J. l.. Manning, John Town,
send, II. G. Young, A. Mazyck. L. NJ.
Ayor, w. D Wilson, I. Il. English, Sim,
con Thayer, r. j. Davant, Gen. ]. N.
Gsdberry, E. J. p. Bellinger.
Committee on Foreign Rela !ions.-W
7. Miles, J. ii. Adams, w. III. Gi,t, F.
ID. Richardson, l.. w. Spratt, WIN. earn,
! 1. l.. Gouriin, A. w. Burnett, 6. Mani,
gault, Edward Noble, J. s. O'Hear, j. d.
Pope, E. w. Charles.
Committee on Commercial and Postal
ArrangementS.-A.H Ii. Dunkin, Edward
McCrsdy, Ii. w. Conner, r. N. Gourdn,
J. l.. NOVEL;, T. ID. Wagner, VIM. Gregg,
j. j. Z. Smith, John jenkins, Williams
Middleton, A. IL. Brown. +. M. Ssabrook,
k. +. Simpson.
Committee on tie Constitution of the
Stah.-D. l.. Wardla~, j. +. Whitner,
+. j. Glover, Isaac w. Hayns, II. De.
rreville, j. A. Dargsn, Thos Thompson,
John Buchanan, A. G. Spain, ii. Mciysr,
T. q. Perrin, w. d. Johnson, j. b. Ker.
shaw. s $50
Castier.--R- G. Logan.
Deputy Cashier.--J. b. Pfo,sley.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-01-02
Important from Springf field.

Views of Mr.. Lincoln, Organ on Sci
cession.-SpringfelG, H., December 20.
The Springfield Journal of to day hs,
startling leader ca secession, which,
from the peculiar relations Of the paper
20 the President elect, ha. great .ignif-
canoe.
1t says that South Carolina cannot
dis'oIve the Union by the simple passage
OF resolutions or other passive demonstra-
l'ons. Her Federal officers may re.ipp.
and she may close her court, and post.
othces, but she cannot get out of this
Union until she conquers this Govern.
ment. While this Government enduer,
there can be no disuuon. If South Care
Ina does not obstruct the collection Of
The revenues at her ports, nor violate any
other Federal law, there will be no trou.
ble, and she will not be out Of the Union.
If she violates The law, then comes the
tug Of war. The President of the Uni.
ted States, in such an emergency, has
plain duty to perform. Mr. Buchanan
may shirk it, or the emergency may not
exist during his administration. If not.
then the Union will last during his term
Of office.
"li the overt act on the part Of South
Carolina takes place on or before the 4th
of March, 1861, then the duty of execu.
ting tie laws viii Gevolve upon Mr.. Lin.
coin. The laws of the United States
must be executed. The President has no
discretionary power Oh the subject. His
duty is emphatically pronounced in the
Constitution, Mr.. LucoIn will perform
that duty. Dsunion by armed force is
treason, and treason will be put down at
all hazards"
Thurlow Weed arrived at Springfield
on the 10Th, and was closetsd with Mr..
Lincoln for several hours. 1t is rumored
that MIR. Lincoln did not entirely ap,
prove Weeds programme, but insisted
on several important notifications, a.
mong which WAS that releaiye to the re-
cogni'ion Of slavery in hs-renitories.-
dc Is also reported as repudia,ing geo.
graphical lines Of division. The prog.
ramms, rs modified, will 10 taken 10
Washington by Weed and submitted to
the Republican leaders.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-01-02
Postal A Arrangements.

!. The following Ordinance, offered by
Chan:ellor b. +. Dunkin, has been pass
ed and ratified by the Convention, and
is now in force in and for the State Of
South Carolina.
We commend it to all citizens and TO,
postmas
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE PROVISIONAL
POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS IN SOUTH CAR.
oLINA.
Whereas the State Of South Carolina
owes it to her own cilzeus, and to those
Of ether States, that, as one Of the con.
tracing parties, she should not prevent or
interrupt the performance Of the pending
contracts for carrying and delivering Of
the mails, made by the United States
while South Carolina was one Of said
States.
We, the State OF South Carolina, in
Convention assembled, do declare and
ordain, andi: is hereby declared and or
dained, that the existing postal contracts
and arrangements shall be contiaued, and
the persona charged With the duties there
OF shall continue to discharge said .dolie
until postal tresty or treaties shall ,be
concluded. or until otherwise ordered by
+ this Consention.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-01-02
Appointments of South Carolina Con.
ference.

CHARLESTON DIsrRIcT-W p Mouzon.
F..
Cumberland Street, j A
Porter Trinity, + II Walsh; Bethel, w
ii Fleming Spring Street and City Mis-,
sion, j w Miller, w Hemmingway, sup.
St Andrews Mission--To be supplied.
Wa!ierboro-J ID w Crook, Penny.
S, Georges and S, PauI's Mission-A
Settles.
Pom Pom Mssion--P G Bowman.
Ashepoo Mission w Coward.
Combahee Mission-M L Banks, J A
Wood.
Bamberg-W Crook.
Al.endsle-L NJ Hamer.
Black swamp w Kelly, + Aud.
Prince Williams Mission-W w Mood
Savannah River Mssion---J II Coburn,
J w McRoy.
Beaufort Mission p Hughes
Button Missions Lizard, NIX Mill
ton.
Edisto aud Jehossee Missiou-C vii
son.
Missionary to China--B jenkins.
n MOO0, Il r.
Orangeburg Circuit--A d Stephens,
II b Tarran,
St Matthew Mission---To be Supplied.
Cypress Circuii--D w Scale.
Summerviile Mission--C Mcleod.
Copper River Circmt-A N Wells.
Cooper River Mission--G w Moore, j
l. Dixon.
StJsmes' Goose Cresk--To be supplied
st Georges w Huuo
Blaekyille Circu;t-W G. Connor.
RdiAo Fork MissionA-E A Price.
Bsrnwell Circuit-W w Graham.
Aiken Mission--E + Thwing.
Graniteville Circuit--M A McKibbsn.
Lexington Circuit--EJ Pennington, J
d. Mssssbeau. ~
MARros DfsrRIcr--A NJ Chreitzburg,
Pc.
Marion Station--T Mitchell.
Marion Circuit--J w Murray, one 10
be supplied.
Georgetown--C II Prjchard.
Ssntee Mission Finger, J III Tart.
Black River aud Pee Dee Mission "A
Erwin, G 4 Land.
Sanp:t Mission--J A Mood.
Waceamaw Mission--C Belts, d
Mcmillan.
| Conway boro .Citcait---G g II Wells.
! Conwsyboro Mission "A s Link.
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JUsr Now.--Ay, just now il any.
thing is 20 be accomplished in this com
mon everyday world Of ours, il must be
attempted just now for, what hav. we
10 do with tomorrow Ito morrow be
longs to eternity, and We are but the
subjects Of 10 day. II is true that We
must work Tor futsrity but .hen we
must start IL TO day. Providence only
can take cars Of results. not we. II man
wishes to live ussfulIy, be must live by
moments if he would enjoy life, he must
try for j. now. II bappiness be his aim,
his eager pursuit, why, then, now II Is
that he must seek il for to morrow has
nothing to give. a
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-01-02

State, sufficient number of copies Of the
Army Regulations, approved works on
courts martial, and said books of in.,ruc.
ton, for the purpose indicated
l6. That the following pay and rs-
tions shall lie allowed TO tho commits.
stoned, non commissioned officers, pri.
Yates, and musicians, while in the active
service of the State
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FOR THE ARTILLERY SERVICE

VI 'or"ge 'or each morse employed in said
service.
FOR THE ARTILLERY SERVICE
Each officer, non commissioned officer.
private and musician shall be allowed
the same pay and rations as are allowed
IN the Infantry service, with the addition
OF forage OF each horse employed in said
service.
Each Sergeant, Corporal, PrivatG and
Musician who shall he must cred into the
service Of the State shall be allowed two
suits OF clothes, two caps and two pair of
shoes, IN addition to the pay and rations
hereinb before allowed. The commuta,ion
value OF ea, I'll ration shall be 80 cents 4:
the conmuta,ion value OF forage for each
horse enrolled shall be $500
II. That The troops of this S.a.e when
IN active service shall in every respect be
Snbjec, to the discipline as specified in
AN Act for establishing Rules and Ar
uc!es for the government Of The Army of
The United States" approved April the
10Th. 1860.
Ina: the commissioned, non commits
stoned officers, prlvates and Musicians, of
every Volunteer Company, Troop, Bat
laii'on, Squadron or Regiment. which
'nsy bs raised and mustered into service
under this Military organization. sh all DO,
DO called upon during said service 40 vol.
untee's to perform any military or road
duty, nor sbsIl bs suffice. TO arces, for
any debt, contract. or obligation, after 10
ing mustered into service, and 70. ten
days altar being discharged from said ser
vice ; but shall be liable 10 perform in
their respective Cops all the duties now
required, or mich may hereafter be re-
CURED by tho Commander in Chief, or Of.
ficers in command Of s,id volunteer Corps
as are bereinhefore prescribed.
10. That all Acts and parts OF Acts
repugnant TO this Act be, aud the same
are hereby, suspended, so long as this
Act shall remain in force.