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The Retirem emit or Mr.. Wade.
FfoM pse NJ Y. Tribune.

From pse ". y. Tribune.
The retirement of Mr.. Wade from public
life leaves Mr.. Sumner the "Father of the
Senate" 1t is rarely this honor falls upon
30 young a man. Mr.. Sumner entered the
Senate at an early age, and has served con-
tinuously. General Cameron, Of Pennsyl-
vania, might be awarded this honor If we
merely took the earliest date of service. He
entered the Senate in 1845, while Mr.. Sumner
was elected in 1851. He has therefore only
served ten years in that body, having re-
signed to 60 into Mr.. Lincoln's Cabinet before
the close Of his second term. Mr.. Sumner
now enters upon his fourth term, and If he
should live till its expiration he will have
given Massachusetts quarter century of
Senatorial labor.
When the Thirty-second Congress assem-
bled, on the 1st of December, 1851, five new
Senators took the oath Of ofiice-Mr. Fish, of
New York, Mr.. Geyer, OF Missouri, and Mr..
Wade, OF Ohio, as Wings; Mr.. James, Of Rhode
Island, as a Democrat and Mr.. Sumner as
Free Soiler. His name stands out in odd-look-
ing small capitals, along with those Of Salmon
p. Chase and John p. Hale, as the only three
"Free-Soilers' on the list. Looking back
through the eighteen years that have elapsed,
it seems poetic significance that he should
have been among the Senatorial pioneers
of Republicanfsm. 1t was a distinguished
Congress in some respects. Henry Clay
had set its hand upon him. Douglas
was there from Illinois, young, fresh, aud
hopeful. Bayard sat in the seat Of his fathers.
| King represented Alabama. Hamlin, recall
citrant Democrat, was impatently waiting
| to break his chains. CAss aud Seward were
Senators. In the House were Stephens, and
Toombs, and Breckinridge; Andrew Johnson,
from Tennessee; Thaddeus Stevens, from
Pennsylvania; and Joshua R.. Glddings, from
Ohio. The parties were siugularly divided.
There was the great Wing party on the point
OF d1sorganization by reason of its cowardlce
on the slavery questions; and the great Demo-
cratic party, menaced with its Free Soil seces-
sion. Here and there we had doubtful.
iimid gentlemen, who didn't know
which way TO g., and allowed
himself to be called "Unionist.n A
few such men as Rhett, Hunter, aud Butler
of Sonth Carolina, boldly avowed their SYM
pathies with treason, and claimed to be
States Rights men, Between Dsmooracv
and Whiggery there was nothing but truce,
Their names were scarcely useful as party
} designations. The only Congressman really
r bold in the expression of their convictions
. and who foresaw the real question of the
future, were the three men who oalIad N an
selves Free Sellers" and the seven Senator,
4 who foreshadOwed rebellion bv thair JaHo
Q tion to Estates Rights"
Mr.. Wade came into the Senate whan h.
> was passing the meridian of life. He ha
Q given his rlper years TO the country. I'D
: leaves IL an oid man, upon the verge OF tina
!. ''three score and ten" by which the Psalmis
8 numbers the years OF man. He was th,
}. representative OF the progressive, earnest
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radical sentiment Of the West, Just as Me.
Sumner Is the type Of the scholarly, philo-
sophiosl, and cultivated radicalism OF the
Rsst. He was q modern New Rugland Puri-
tan, strengthened and broadened by the rude
experience Of Western. pioneer life. native
OF Massachusetts,, like Mr.. Sumner, he sought
the West when he came to manhood and for
forty years he has been prominent and
dominant leader in Ohio politics He has
thatvigor Of character with which men love
ing strength and tsnacity. They call
him "bold Ben Wade I" and "bluff Ben
Wade - and ''honest old Bsnl'' seeing
in him o true descendant Of the men who
established New England, and fought for
liberty in the early days of the Revolution,
and brought 10 Massachusetts something Of
the spirit of Cromwell. When the treason OF
President Johnson led our friends to feel that
1t might become necessary to seek sue
cessor by the process OF impeachment, two
Republican Senators were deemed fitted for
the Office. In calmer times we have little
doubt that the Presidency of the Senate would
have fallen upon Mr.. Fessenden Of Maine; but
the danger ahead, the necessity of perfect
assurance Of fealty to extreme radicalism,
our bitter experience with the reoreant John
son, controlled the judgment of disap-
pointed and troubled party, and led to the
selection Of Mr.. Wade. This compliment
shows the real value of the man to the Re-
publican party. He will not be remembered
as the President of the Senate. He was not
psrliamentarian, nor logoian, nor skilled in
refining phrases and constituting odd points of
law. He was simply "bold and bluff Ben
Wade" from first to last. Grave Senators
have sometimes been restless under his
rude decisions, but they felt that if disaster
came, and the safety of the Republican party
should rest upon him, as its President, he
would be as true as the rocks of his native
Massachusetts.
And now that ne goes from us, retirement
must be welcome to one of his years and
labors. We wish him peace and happiness,
the rest that must be sweet after 80 much uu-
rest the love, the confidence, and the admi-
ration of his people. 1t will be mauy years
before we have truer Senator than ''old Ben
Wade" With characteristic zeal he tells us
that upon leaving his position as Senator he
will give his best efforts to accomplish the
ratification of the suffrage amendment by Ohio.
He can crown life of integrity and honor by
no nobler effort. Long may it be before it
come to him to pass from his career of noble
and intrepid service to the rewards of higher
and purer life.
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PHILADELPHIA, January rs, 1857
Messrs FARREL. HERRING q CO.,

1fO. oaO Ouobnub bbEoek
9entlemen:-On the night of the 18th inst, an
is well known to the citizens OF Philadelphia
our large and extensive store and valuabls
stock Of merchandise, No. 902 Chestnut street
was burned.
The fire was one Of the most extensive ana
destructive that has visited our city for many
years, the heat being so intense that even the
marble cornice was almost oblitersted.
We had, as you are aware, two of your valu-
able and well-known CHAMPION FIRE
PROOF SAFES; and nobly have they vindi-
Gated your we'll. known reputation as manufao-
turers Of FIRE-PRooF SAFES, II anyfurthsr
proof had been required.
They were subjected 10 the most intense heat,
and IL affords as much pleasure 10 inform you
that after recovering them from the ruins, we
found upon examination that our books, papers,
and other valuables were all In perfect oondi-
ton.
Yours. very respectfully,
JAS. Il. CALDWELL q 90
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THE ONLY SAFES EXPOSED TO THE
FIRE IN CALDWELL's STORE
WE'RE FARREL, HERRING & GO.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Is, 1883
Messrs. FARREL, HERRING co.,

No. 69 Chestnut street.
Gentlemen:-On the night Of the 18th instant
our large store, 9. w. cornerof Ninth and Ches-
nut streets, was, together with our heavy stock
of wall papeH, entirely destroyed by fire.
We had one of your PATENT CHAMPION
FIRE-PROOF SAFES, which contained our
principal books and papers, and although it was
exposed to the most intense heat for over go
hours, we are happy to say 1t proved itself
worthy Of our recommendation. Our books
and papers were all preserved. We cheerfully
tender our testimonial to the many already
published, in giving the HERRING SAFE the
credit and confidence 1t justly merits.
Yours, very respectfully.
HOWELL q BROTHERS,.
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A Significant Resolution in Congress.

a 6lBnllchut htSUlhtiOu III OOhSlOSSs
From the ~. Y. Herald
The resolution upon Spain and Cuba which
unanimously passed the House of Representa-
tives on Tuesday has something of the true
republican ring about it, The sting which 1t
contains referring to the liberties OF Spain is
an admirable prelude to the sympathy ex-
pressed for Cuban patriots in the last half of
the resolution. The further resolution
authorizing the President to recognize the
independence of Cuba at the proper moment
Is what we have been advocating for two
months past. The Cubans are bent upon
obtaining their Independence, and there is no
doubt but they will succeed much quicker
than the Spanish leeches may imagine. The
sympathy EXPRESSED by General Grant in his
conversation with General Reynolds is very
opportune, and coming on the same day with
the House resolution, shows how strong the
current is setting in favor of Cuba.
It Is evident that the happy moment is APP
preaching when we shall commence at the
right end Of the national reconstruction pro-
blem by STRENGTHENING up our foreign matters.
We must repay Spain for her kindness to US
during our struggle for national existence.
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STILL ANOTHER.
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. IL, 1853.
M Mesgre FARRELL, HERRING n no

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. IL, 1853.
Messrs. FARRELL, HERRING q CO.,
No. $40 Chestnut street.
Gentlemen:-I had one Of your make Of safes
in the basement OF j. E Caldwell & Co. g store
at the time Of the great fire ON the night
Of the 18th instant. 1t was removed from
the ruins to-day and on opening it
found all my books. papers, green
backs. watches. and watch materials, ETC.. all
preserved. feel glad that had one of your
truly valuable safes. and shall want another OF
your make when get located.
Yours, very respectfully,
... +. L. KIRKPATRICK.
aH with ]. 4. Caldwell 81 Co.,
No. 8l9 Chestnut street.
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SPIRIT or TIE PRESS.

EDITORIAL orrEIoEs oY THE LEADING JoUREALs
UPor oURRBrr TcrIos-CoMPnED EVERY
DAT FOR THE EvBRwe VKLEeRAPH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

Mr.. EDITOR Were you to inform stran-
ger who had never visited Staunton, and had
heard Of its rapid growth, besides its large
Schools and Asylums, that we had no regular
market place, he no doubt would be astonlshed
at the announcement OF such a fact | ven-
ture to say no town in Virginia, and [ might
say without fear of contradictions none in the
once United States, of equal population, is with
out Market House
learn. once upon time, they had regular
Market-House, which now stands at the corner
Of Frederick and Water Streets, in a dilapida-
ted condition, owned by private gentleman
and rented out for carpenter shops, &c. The
town authorities IN their multitude Of council,
| understand, deemed it wise to SELL ac,uated
perhaps by outside pressure 1t is to be hoped
that the present authorities, who are sworn out
and out reconsfructionist may regard it p.udent
to reconstruct the old Market-House or con-
struct another, so we poor housekeepers can
have place to resort for something to eat
without running to every Grocery in the large
town of Staunton for cabbage-head or some
thing else, and often, by the time we get around,
after talking with friends in our peregrinations
aud attending to the public Invitations to buy
something else from the proprletOrs of the dit
ferent stores it is too late for our dear wives to
give us our dinner at the usual hour, and this
lnterferes with our business arrangements, puts
the old lady out OF humor, hurrleS the cook,
and bohers things generally, so We have to
swallow our meals hurriedly, leave home in a
bad humor-have not THE to take Whit or
kiss the madam, and confusion the balance of
the day-al for the want of Market-House.
Please let us have Market-House.
Pro Bono PUBLIco.
More at another time, perhdps.l
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For the Spectator
A Remarkable old Document Found in the
Tale of Tub,

Mr.. EDITOR IL have in my possession, a
mong some other ancient writings, very Gu
rious order. 1t was found by meas it NIGH
have been by anybody else-in the Tail of @
Tub, and from positive indications was once the
property of certain jonathan s. Dlou, oi
ST. Patrick s, Dublin
As we'll as can judge, this wiring is about
200 years old, which is a very respectable an.
tiquity 1t occurred to me that it might be a
matter of interest to you, and that by cnmpar-
son you might get up some ideas favorable to
the great progress which has been made in civ
ization these two centuries past. The order
reads thus
ITO all Mayors, Sheriffs, Constables, Hang
men, &c: Whereas, we are informed, that A
b remains in the hands Of you or any of you
under the sentence OF death We will and COM
mand you upon sight hereof, to let the said
prisoner depart to his habitation, whether he
stands condemned for murder, sodomy. rape,
saeriege,. ilicert, treason, blasphemy, &c, for
which this shall be your warrant And If you
fail hereof G-d-mn you and yours to all pos
terity. And so we bid you heartily farewell.
Your most humble Mans Man.
EMPEROR PETER F"
Isn't it curious paper Mr. Editor? How
much those old people had to learn, that we
give this order-tub and ALTO the Virginia
Academy of Arts and Sciences, as they are
making start in the world, that it might en-
courage them and direct further researches in
to tubs, tanks, bureaus, cuddies, portmanteaus
and the various holes and corners at present in
the sole possession of old rats perhaps, inno-
cent of the existence of prying grimalkins
Very respectfully.
JOHN LIVELY.
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POetru.
To a Young Man of the Period.
BY PRACTICAL YOUNG LADY.

You need not ask to press my check
Too cheeky that would be by far
lis useless, sir, to sing, each week.
Ths lam your own and guiding star.
l know no lane but Drury Lane,
Where we should meet when clocks strike
nine;
And what's the use you stupid goose,
vi calling me your Valentine?
You need not buy silly sheet
OftlnsePd note. stuck O er with doves.
Where ldiotic creatures meet
To tell, in trashy verse, their loves.
Fam not mild. raw schoolgirl now,
To gush with rapture at a line;
So, It's no use, you stupid goose,
To send me now Valentine.
Saint Valentines worthless saint
To deal in naught but scrawls and rhymes;
We cannot live on cakes and paint
In these expensive modern times.
Loves offering now should take shape
Substantial solid, sound and fine;
But tbs no use, you silly goose,
To post me as your Valentine.
On many things you might expend
our money with much better state;
And If pound on me you spend,
Don't that same pound on paper waste
A box OF gloves, scent-case fan,
A brooch, bracelet, gems that shine
There d be some use, you dear old goose,
In sending such a Valentine!
Think, ere your mony you invest
On Cupids, darts. or senseless dove,
He loveth best who payeth best
For useful presents to his love.
"What tpresent should you send PPM plain.
A plain gold ring is in my linel
There be some use, you dear old goose,
In such solid Valentine.
a Once a Week.
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WHANN'S
RAW BONE sUPER-PHOsPHATE

VNyE again offer to the people of Augusta and
w adjoining counties, this GREAT FEK-
TILIZER for all crops, and would be entirely
unwilling to recommend to you any article, in
which we have not IMPLICIT CONFIDENCE.
| We have made careful inquiry, and fully be-
notice; one that combines Pernaanency of Effect
upon the Soit aoth the most vigorous action upon
the qaoavi,ag plant that has been most satisfac-
torily TESTED BY YEARS OF TRIAL, with
standard of quality that is not only guaranteed
but which is now higher than before; and that
it is in Short all its proprietors claim for it. The
ingredients of WHANN'S RAW BONE SU-
PER-PHOSPHATE are Raw Bone, Guano,
Sulphuric Acid, Potash and Soda all subjected
| to thorough chemical analysis before they are
purchased No inert substances are used. The
Phosphate is WARRANTED FREE FROM ADUL-
ITERATION, and Is offered to Farmers as thor
| oughly reliable article honestly prepared. and
exceled by no other manure.
During the past season. the reports from all
sections of the country regarding the experience
of farmers with Whann's Phosphate have been
of the most satisfactory kind. On Wheat, Oats,
Corn, Potatoes and, in fact, on every crop with
which it has been used, testimonials from farmers
assert that it has more than fulfilled their expec-
tatlons. Worn-out lands have, by its use, become
productive. Used alongside of Peruvian guano,
barn-yard manure and other phosphates, it has
almost invariably excelled them all.
This Fertilizer has been successfully and salts
factorily tested on SPRING CROPS-especially
on Oats and Corn. By calling on us and exam
ing circulars and testimonials, you will see at
once that it will be to your interest to TRY IT.
Mg~ We give few testimonials showing the
high appreciation the farmers of this county have
for the worth of this valuable and reliable phos-
phate:
We, the undersigned, used Whann's Raw
Bone Super-Phosphate on our Wheat crop last
wear and experienced NUMBER ONE YIELD from
its effects. We have used it again this year in
LARGER QUANTITIES, and our present prospects
are fiattering. We believe it to be equal if not
superior, to any Fertilizer we have seen.
1t is an elegant stimulant for grass
JOHN MCCLURE MATTHEW PILsoN,
John J. LAREw, JOHN A. ENGLISH,
JAS. BUMGARDNER, DAVID SPEcK.
Ma- We could give any number of Certificates
and references, but deem it unnecessary, and will
only add that we sold last year-foa Cash-ONE
HUNDRED AND TEN TONS; and if we
could have extended the time to four and twelve
months, as other fertilizers in the market were,
we could have sold two hundred tons, if not dou-
bled the amount sold and we have not had one
person who used it to say, that has not splen-
did prospect for fine crop from it.
For further particulars, prices pamphlets, and
to see the article, call at Ware house. near the
railroad, Staunton, Va
MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER,
Agents for Augusta county,
N. B.-We have made arrangements with I,
& G. E. SCHMUCKER, at Fishersvile, and 4.
II. ANTRIM, at Waynesboro, who will keep the
article for sale. Nc q b.
Staunton, March 23-Sm
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Farming Implements !
GPITLER & MYERS,
DEALERS IN

CPITLER & MYERS,
= DEALERS IN
Implements. Machinery
FARMING AND GARDEN TOOLS,
HARDWARE, WOODENWARE, FER11L-
IZERS, FIELD SEEDS, &C.,
are now receiving and opening large and well
selected assortment of Goods at their warehouse,
Near Rail Road Depot Stunnton, Va.
Their agricultural implements consist in part OF
Reapers and Mowers, Threshng Machines,
Hay. Straw and Fodder Cutters, Corn
Shelters Hay and Grain Rakes, Hay
Forks Cider Mills, Drills Corn
Planters, Cultivators, Plows
and Harrows, Farm Bells
Grindstones &c.
Their large and we'll selected stock of Hardware
is new and direct from manufacturers and inn
porters. which they are offering at prices which
cannot fail to please, embraces, IN part.
Nails, Horse Shoes, Shovels and Spades, Grain
Scoops, Hoes, Mattocks and Picks, Forks, Gar
den Rakes, Locks, Bolts, and Hinges, and Build
ing Material Of every description, Carpenter
Tools, &C., &C.
Also a fine assortment of CUTLERY, such as
knives and forks, pocket knives, pruning and
budding knives
They also have cooking stoves, and fine as
sortment of iron and steel.
They have woodenware of every description,
such as buckets, tubs, water kegs, field cans,
churns, &c. :,
The public are invited to give them call, and
see their good as they are guaranteed In every
respect, and are offered at very low prices, as
they were bought for cash and can be sold low:
They are determined to build up trade and all
who are in want of goods in their line-especlally
parties who are building, cannot do better in the
State than to buy of
SPITLER & MYERS,
Near r. r Depot Staunton Va.
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Fr3xit Dc Ornamental Trees.
NURSERIES,.

= TANNEHILL & WHEAT, Propretors.
We will have ready for sale this Fall, large
stock of desirable fruit trees of the popular vari
eties, consisting of Apple, Pear. Peach, Cherry,
Apricot, &c Our apple are years old from the
graft, and our peach year from the bud-each
$40 per hundred.
We would suggest to those intending to pur-
chase not to delay sending their orders, but to
send them in at once, and have the trees reserv-
ed, as they will then be sure of obtaining the
kind they desire.
N B.-Send for Descriptive Catalogue, con-
tanning an account Of varieties and list Of prices.
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RLOWS! PLOWS!!L
4 wish to call the attention of &N

FLOWS! PLOWS!!-IN
wish to call the attention of NY
farmers and the public to my azz2kk k.szfEza=s.
LIVIN STON PLOWS-Nos. l, 3, 4, 8, and
6; all of these numbers will fit the old Bradley
Castings in every way. made at or near Midway,
Rockbridge county. l also make a very superb
or hillside for two horses, and will have very
good one-korse in time for fall plowing-single
and double shovel plows of superior style.
Having carried on the Plow business in South
Western Virginia for l6 successive years, and a
part of the time very extensively, (my sales be-
| ing three thousand plows per year,, but having
met with misfortune, my operations at present
will be somewhat limited But if cannot re-
gain my fortune, | am determined to secure a
Reputation for making the best plows and of deal
! ing honestly with my customers. L have made
the plow my study, and can make and fit up any
kind of patterns, and would refer to Mr.. w. A..
Burke's as srecimens having fitted up all his pat
terms and stocked all his plows which have given
general satisfaction and by close attentiont to my
| business hope to merit a portion of your patron
| age Shop-adjoining Staunton nursery imme-
diately on Va. G. r. 4. All repairing done in
the very best manner and with dispatch. Cast
ings. Lumber and Produce taken in exchange
Orders addressed to w. J KELLER Staun-
ton, will receive prompt attention.
You will find all Of these Plows for sale at
BAKER BROS, near Rail Road Depot.
| NAV 26-1yr
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NUMBER XXXVI.
A Child's Prayer.

Saviour, Thou art ever near;
Thnu my simple prayer wilt hear;
And | plead thy promise kind,
EARLY seek, and We shall fnd."
l am vile and full of sin;
Jesus, make me pure within;
Lead me 70 the healing food,
WASH me in thy precious blood.
Lord, | want to be Thy child,
Make me gentle. meek and mild;
| would pure and holy be,
Teach me how to come to Thee.
When l go to work or play,
Be Thou with me day by day;
When | seek my little bed,
Let Thy wings be over me spread.
Saviour. hold me lest I fall,
Deign to hear me whilst I call:
Oh regard my humble cry
Save me, jesus. or die.
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" The circulation of the ssSpEcTAToR"
is about as great as the combined circuia-
tion of both the other papers published in
this place, and has as many subscribers in
this county alone as are contained in the
whole list of either of the other papers.
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Professional Directory.

nR.R.P p. REESE has moved his Office to
I'D Main street nearly opposite Wayt & Bros
drug store. Has had an experience OF over IL
wears in the profession, and given special atten-
tion to the treatment of diseases peculiar TO 1e-
males Will give prompt attendance TO caiis IN
town and country.
Office hours from to l o'clock, a. m and to
- ~ feb16-6m
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12EctiO71 Dc Commission Houses.
vHyHE OLD ESTABLISHED
Auction House.

We have removed our Auction House to the
Wharf Row, 2 doors north of the bridge, on Au-
gusta street. where we propose conducting on an
enlarged scale, the
AUCTION and Commission Business,
in all its branches.
Consignments of all kinds are respectfully So
licted We will attend to the sale OF all KINDS
of property in the town and country.
Reonlar sales at auction every Wednesday and
Saturday evening at our Store Room, and every
Saturday morning in front of the Court House
We refer, by permission to any Ge,atte1,sG,' IN
Ancusta county. PECK s. CUSHING,
ian 14-tf Auctioneers.