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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22
pENNSYLvANIA-Onc o, The works

YLVANIA.-On of the works
oiin'ernai improvement, Comple:cdby Penn
sy!vania, though less generally known than
some others, IS amongst the most slupendous.
both IN magnitude and in the cost OF cOnstruc-
li"n, on record. A traveller, referring TO il
SAYS:
'ilannibaFs passage over the Alps and
Napole0n'S road over the Simplon, cannot
nut esteem trifies, in comparison with this
victory obtained by the peaceful State of
Pennsy lvaria over the Alleghanies. The
entire length of the route is three hundred
and ninety four and IA miles. You leave
Philadelphia by the Columbia Rail road
which extends 81 5 miles then pass III
3D. miles upon the second division of the
Pennsylvania Canal, along the Susquehan>
nah and Juniata them cross the summit of
the Allegheny by The Portage Rail road,
30 I'D miles and complete your course by
The Western Division OF the Pennsylvania
Canal, lO4 miles in length. And this work
gigantic as II is, is but little more than hall
" hat the State has achieved, us such, in her
purpose Of internal Improvement, and is less
THAI third 0fall that has been dune,in the
State, by public authority and By stock com.
panies. Will il be believed that this single
state has more than 1900 miles of canals and
ran roads, and that she is still projecting
and will no doubt, soon execute more, She
is not satisfied with having expended from
the State Treasury twenty-five millions 0i
dollars. w hal noble example OF energy
IN extending the trade and developing the
physical resources OF stately Would that u
hundfedth part Of the zeal had been shown
by this, or any other State, in the devotion,
ment Of her moral and Intellectual resour-
ceS."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

| hey not fear " corruption in ,het body ,
May moi "harg".r and Intrigue" defeat The
viii Of the people fiere az well as in the
House! May not minority candidate be
elected Tico President, and in certain centin-
genc;es, President by this course? /. thew
really lear an election by the House. why
have they wilfuliy, and with no earthly rea
son. so acted TO increase the chances Of
deyolving the election Of Vice 'res,ien; on
the Senate? Either their fears are feigned. or
they deserve 20 ls reGuked for cour;ing the
very perils against which hey warn he poo
rle.-Lynch6. TIrg
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

Ha,ism Rail Rood Tannc!-This sta
pendoas undertaking, il is expected, will DO
completed in about SIX weeks. The tunnel
is already through The mountain four hundred
aud seventy FIVE feet on tie north side, and
sixty on The south, ana aboui sixty lee; mere
remain to hc cut before the woriImen meet
This tunnel, when completed, will nc t!.s
largest, though not the !onges: ia: The world,
and cut through rock Of as hard and fin.
texture rs can any where be found The
open Cut on either side Of tbs tunnel is al
'r,oS; terrific ~ gaze at from The etl-e of tho
summit Jao: are Though solid ioc:;
deep. Tie work Is prosecuted Under The d.
rccion Of Air. RuUer, tie able ana ski'iul
superintendent, light and day. when con~
rIe!ed, connected with The adjoining see
merry, it will form one o? the grandasi an.
most romantic sights 10 be found Or The face
OF The Giobc-A'c,c iOrh Times
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

Is this true The Washington Mirror
states that mechanic cannot obtain emrloy-
ment on any Of the public buildings, IL he
IS known at any time 20 have expressed an
opinion against the present administration.
u Tins - true, we would ask il there is
more complete GespoIiSn in Turkey ban i,
these United States, So far as The influence Of
The government can be orougL 20 bear upon
public opinion: 1t is another illustrate ~
The truth, which is every day forcing itself
more and more upon public attention, that
the firms of free government are not at all
incompatible with the existence OF The most
grinding tyranny.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

Capt Ross thus points out how the inha-
bitHnts Of the Polar regions discriminate
night and day; "You will, perhaps, wonder
how we could make each day ~ hen the 10
tai absence Of the sun had placed us in per-
peiual night. The whole face Of nature was
indeed completely changed 10 us ; but il was
lar from being gloomy as you would ina
gine. A considerable twilight about noon
denoted the retnrn Of day and in clear ca :
'her beautiful arch of red light oversprcad
the horizon to the south for an hour or two
before and after noon. Great care was Is
ken, all the while the sun was under the
horizon, TO keep regular hours forour meals:
and as the day shortened very gradually, we
did not feel The approach of the shortest day
though We were moi sorry when il passed"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22
From lie lharlo.issniN. -Alrocate

Gen. Harrison passed through this place
on Tuesday last, on his way 70 visit his
daughter IN Richmond lie remained in
charlottesville only sufficiently long iar ,he
mail 10 tie opened and to dine. Hewas cal.
led upon 10y number of friends, wi,bov,
distinction OF rarly-and was pyessed TO STAY
and visit Monticello and the University
lie expressed much anXisty TO ia so, hui
was compelled 10 decline on account Of The
necessity IF an ca,ly return 10 Ohio. 10 re.
sumo the duties Of his Office there 'Fboss
VINO ha'i the pleasure If waiting upon lin
we're highly pleased with lis plain and unns,
Ien;aiious manners and Conversation. which
were characteristic Of the Old Virginia re.
publican gentleman. lie appeare; in GOOD
health and has much Younger appearance
than we anticipated
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

= IT1tn guards IA" Pci, and sdncifes the line"
a y, ",cho is he ;" what hath he done
His coun,ry's highest need Ia gain
" \ prize that should lie only won
by hearts and hands without II stain"
Thus do the siares Of party leign
Ev ignorance their hate TO mask
And patriots answer with distiain
What no american should ask.
"W no is hc:" let The dead awake!
Did Shelby's lips the truth disguise?
Hath Davies vuinly fought and spnke?
Doth falsehood blast their memories
Bid Erie's gallant chief arise.
Whose kindred feelings warmly gave
What Noble spirits dearest prize,
The unSough, tribute OF the brave!
"Who is he :" do they ask again?
Call then the shade of Madison
Aud ask then il he won in vain
The confidence Of Jefferson
Did Wayne and Snyder falsely own
he trust and honor 10 him due p
Ihesepro9tS have been and stilGre Eno,cn
And others, all as proudly true.
It " no is ls" Hank comrade speaks
Hrins lDHneSS OF his fame
w nat! hear VIC with unblushing cheeks
The echo Of your Johnson's nance
w hn 10 the glorious contest ''canc,
"The brare and prudent 10 obey
And honorng him We now deiame,
Shared in his tolls, and own'l his sway
"Nho is lie ;"-once, when envious foes
Dared 10 imreuch his virtue tried.
That friend in his defence arose,
And SANDER meanly shrank aside;
When not rOice :he truth denied
That he "above suspicion stood
With all who felt an honest pride
To vndicute The brave and good
"Who is he:" let the rescued West
In tones ut gratitude reply
" he man whose valour stands confessed,
''Through all our strife for Liberty!
BY whom, from savage butchery
- Releas d thousand bosoms glow'd;
From whom The conquered enemy
" Felt nought but uid humlne beslow'd"
" " no is he :" one, whose mind and sword
Were still victorious 20 the last
One, who, " hen peace her JOYS reStor'd,
Sought not for honors 10 the past,
But. like the Roman, when he cast
Aside The helmet for the plough,
In honest toll his days have pass'd,
Ard honest blessings crown his brow.
Who Is he" Sound the answer far!
Wide as the onvious taunt is thrown
The man "i!lusiriuus still in war,
Gin peace BELOVED wherever known"
True To his country's good alone
That country viii assert his fame;
And by her brightest honor, own
! Tbs matt HARRISON may claim!
august 24th, 1886. %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

Delaware is not only the smallest state
in the Union, but venture TO say, has
the smallest house of worship and con-
gregation. At Cantwell's Bridge, a pref
ty little village on the main peninsular
road, about ten miles this side OF Smyrna,
is Friends meeting house, built OF
brick, only about twelve feet square.
Small as it is, it has all The appearance
outside and in. usually found in those of
larger Dimensions. The congregation
consists Of enc man. He is a respecta-
bic farmer, living four miles distant, but
attends regularly twice every week, and
Sits out the usual time alone | under
stand he is bachelor unless he takes
TO himself wife, he, therefore, need
not fear any of those unhappy divisions
that so frequently disturb the peace OF
religious societies. and so recently des-
troyed that to which he belongs.
. looked in upon him a few Sabbaths since
but so intent was he upon his devotional
meditations, that he did not observe INT
until the Meeting was broken up, and
then found him quite social, though
e solitary being. Phil. Nc,cs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

the Chaplain was not little surprised
to find that no material part Of his dis
course had escaped the notice of his
watchful auditor. Many other instances
are related equally striking. to show the
good effects produced by admitting these
unhappy persons to partake Of that wor-
ship OF God, to which they had been
accustomed in their better days.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

VirtHous POreriy.-lf men did but
know what felicity dwells in the cottage
of virtuous poor man-how quiet his
rest-how composed his mind how free
from care how easy his provision how
heaithful his morning how joyful his
heart-they would never admire the
noise, the diseases, the throng of pas
sions, and the violence Of unnatural APP
petiles, which fill the houses of the lux
urious, and the hearts of the ambitious.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22
WA NTEB

a rrR1 RATE CHAIR MAKER,
will End constant employ and the
highest wages, upon application to the
subscribers. They also wish to pur-
chase from ore 10 two thousand feet Of
INCH POPLAR, and one or two loads
OF good Hickory s Maple, suitable for
chair stufs
ARMISTEAD 6, HOLMES.
Stanton, Sept 70, 1866
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

Philip Duval, Esq. OF 1azoo, AIiss:s-
siPPi, Formerly OF this State, and some
wears ago one Of the editors Of the Rich
mond Compiier,) FIJI IN dael with 1fr.
Cunningham - YaEoo. On the 18th ult.
being shot through lie head the first
Gre. MIR. Cunningham made a narrow
escape, The bail CT Eis antagonist graz.
ing his clothes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

PopnlatiOn.-"How is it, Patrick i"
said the Doctor, whose wife had Just
presented him with two additional 'lit.
tie responsibilities '-"how is it that
since SO many children are born in this
city, our population does not increase ~
Sure and I'll tell you, dochtor-when
you help EN- bringing child into the
world, you contrive TO send the mother
out-but my old woman will be match
for YOU"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

Calumny finds facts and dlstorts them,
searching and probing a slight blemish,
until it appear TO become an incurmble
wound. The calumniator, always awake
and never weaTied, like the parsonage
described in holy writ, may be- seen
walking to and fro, selecting the fairesl
fruits of human excellence, with hard
hand, and voracious appetite, TO pluck
down and devour.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

CO II is not generally known, that a strong
de'"chmeHt OF United STATES troops is now
encamred in the feXian territory, at Ma
cogdoches. ItUO hundred Deserters from
Gen. GAINES army were at the Head Guar
ters of the Texian forces The Texan au-
thorites, with professions ola willingness
not TO prevent their apprehension by tie L
S. forces, had refused 10 deliver them up.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

a jocose cogpie.-An accepted suitor
one day walking with the object of bis
affections hanging on his arm, describ,
ing the ardency OF his affection, said,
chow transported l am to have you
hanging upon my arm - Upon my
word, " said the lady, you make US out
to be very respectable couple, when
one is transported. and the other hang.
ing"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

lIrNRy ii. MoRrErr, OF Washington
city, Is the Commissioner, appointed by the
President, 10 gather information respecting
The present state and prospects Of Texas.
lie was, by the last adyices, at Brazor:a.
We have never seen his appointment an
nounccd in any Of The WASHINGTON papers
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

Before prop osing 10 marry young
lady, consider ii she has qualities you
would esteem In an intimate friend II
she has not, never dream your love will
last, though she is as beautiful as an hou-
ri Beauty is a fascinating object, but
who ever selected friend for his or her
beauty Mrs Hnle.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

The Geneva Gazette says that Graham,
the sawdust eater, is lecturing in Albany.
We would advise him TO get class OF
printers. no body of men, on an aver
age have more need Of acquiring the
art Of living upon light substances than
those who are engaged in the "preserya-
tive art. - CompiIer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22
ISAAC HARRISON,

ALL persons having claims against the
late arm will present them to Messrs.
Rhodes s.. Smith for payment, and those
indebted to them, will please make pay
ment TO the same.
|. HARRISON, 81 Co.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

c;-ft used 10 he ,naXinl thai we shouli
Judge man by the company that he keeps
II Col Johnson IS too immoral ard corrnbt
for The people of Virginia to vote for hir., as
FiCe President, whaterc we TO think Of Mr.
Van Buren, by whose intrigues Johnson was
nominated in COO, ~ricr with himself, ia
stead of Vim. c K.,.s!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

4 Hard Case.-A woman, whose
husband was in the pehitentiary, emu
merating bis suiferiuqs, said, "He is al
lowed no visiters on Sunday, and ,coTse
than hGi, he is obliged to go 10 church,
which the poor fellow has never been
accustomed to-"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

A sIcN.-The Bangor Me 'vhig has
ho'sted The Harrison banner in place OF
the Webster. This is the course for New
England, for in nothing is the interest OF II r.
Webster 50 much Involved, and lis rcpat,,
lion advanced, as in coming out nagnani-
me sly for DC Peoples Candidate
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

"In our country" exclaimed an Italian,
in our country, sir, we have The ever
burning Yesuvius"
" Have you, indeed" replied son Of A.
mer;ca, land in our country we have the
Falls Of Niagara, which would put it out in
five minutes
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22
CORN MILLS.
-TI

THOMAS & co. Nate Thomas g.
George have received by the recent
arrivals. large assortment of the above
article. Also, CoTroS HOES, BRIGHT
I',"UEs, IIALTER CHAINS, SC, which
they offer ios sale or thei. usual terms.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

An attorney brought an immense bill
to lady for some business he had done
for her The lady, to whom he had
once paid his addresses, murmured at
the charge " Madam, " replied the limb
Of the law, "I had mind to convince
you that my profession is lucrative, and
that ] should not have been bad
rnalch.n
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

Whence is it that mau is seldom a.
bic to relinquish his animosity against
those whom he has injured? Is not this
Fictitious resentment kind of compro.
mise with the uneasness Of his sensa-
tionsl An effort to persuade bis injus.
tice that the victim is the aggressor,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

The Cincinnati Evening Post states The;
Harrison's majority in Ohio will not he !ess
than 20 coo
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22
HSOErE'Es q.
From The Franklin Repository

Who is General Harrison ?" The guess
ton Of his enemies referred TO Johnson,
Lyle, and all unprejudiced witnesses
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

In the house Of correction at Boston,
there are 300 women in one room, who
work iutustrioysly and aercr fGIkt
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

Three brutes were accused at New
FORK on Tuesday Of beating :hcir wives.
In two OF the cases IL wives rclcotcj,
interceded and got thei. worst halves of,
without punishment. Nv the other case
the wife, ike a sensible woman, consent
cd 10 part with her lord and master FOR
- months, IN foil persuasion shat a
little pi"csI-c &. Aem@ering stone, wonl5
destroy his fondDess foy I-.n;ae..;.g ner.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

Bleeding q! lie Nose.--Bi bleeding at
The nose, if It be ever SO violent or mo-
trarted, may Dc petma"ent'y stopped Nv
The individual using SOME 91itcd dried
beef, which hes been efaled fine with
nutmeg or other crater. in tEe same
wev that he could take suuiF; two q
three pinches are said to &c Sufficient t.
stop anv fit Of bleeding
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-22

:. T.1lM euar.. Me pc,l, end ,anelitie. a. l,e.n
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-06-09
THE TRIAL OF ROBINSON.

The New York papers are filled with
reports Of the testimony in the trial OF
young Robinson, indicted for the murder
Of Ellen JewetI, in April.
The trial commenced on Thursday,
before Judge Edwards in the Court of
Oyer and Termner. Since this melan-
choIy affair, the press has teemed with
the most exaggerated statements and the
case of the prisoner has been represent
cd as entirely hopeless. The testimony
so far as published, and it is the main
Testimony on the part of the prosecution,
is alto gethcr crcumstantial, and comes
from the mouths of persons not to be
trusted on all occasions Some Of the
evidence Is extremely contradictory in
essentia points, so much so, as to impair
its faith with candid mind, and hence
it is not improbable that the prisoner may
be acquitted.
Among the counsel engaged in his be-
half are OGDEN HOFFMAN and HUGn
maxwell, two Of the most eminent ad-
vocates at the New York Bar. The
lutuoi VI lhC Jouhe ""h 10 SSoto" oS|'oS
him during the trial, a venerable and re-
spectacle citizen, from Durham, in Con-
necticut, and his appearance, with that
of the son, arc represented as truly at
iecting.
On the second day Of the trial, a scene
of tunult and confusion occurred un-
known in the annals of Court Of Law.
As early as o'clock in the morning, an
immense concourse of people assembled
near the City Hall, and when the high
Constable arrived, from five to six thou
sand persons composed an almost i'm
penetrable mass AT the opening Of the
Court, the confusion was such that the
Judges dared not take their seats, until
the Sheriff had procured his possee, to-
gether with thirty additional constables.
But this did not alarm the multitude, and
the uproar became so great that the
Mayor was sent for, and all proceedings
were suspended. After consultation, it I
was deemed advisable to clear the room
Of all except those within the bar. With
great difficulty it was accomplished, and
at half past 70 the Court commenced
business. PROP. Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-06-09

pected. The news Of an engagement
with the Indians is not confirmed. The
report that Powell is with the Creek In
dians is not entitled to credit.
Brig Gen. Beal, with 500 men, re-
turned on the 2lst of May, after having
secured Macon and Chambers counties,
during which he had brush with the
Indians, in which he killed two and took
eight prisoners. He lost one man.
Burning of buildings continued. An ex-
pedition had left Columbus in a steam
boat to attempt the dslodgment of the
Indians at Roanoke.
The latest advices from Columbus are
to the Gath. They state that there is
not sufficient quantity of arms and
munitions of war to make an attack upon
the Indians in that neighborhood.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-06-09
| II f Nj S.

SANTA ANNA is said to have been at school
in Baltimore at the Catholic Seminary.
james Brooks, Esq. the correspondent Of
the Portland Advertiser, has returned from
his European tour.
GEy. IIARRlsoS has been nominated as a
candidate for the Prcsidentship by State
Conventions, in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana,
Maryland, Vermont, Kentucky, Delaware,
New York, New-Jerscy, Connecticut, and
Maine. His success is confidently predicted
by calculating politicians.
The anniversary of American Indcpen-
dence is to be celebrated in Bristol, Il. |. J.
r. BULLOCK, Esq. is to deliver the oration.-
There is to he n celebration also in Warren.
The citizens of New Bedford have had a
public meeting, and appointed committee of
arrangements for celebrating the day.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-06-09
BRIGHTON MARKET Monday, June 6
(Reported for the Boston Pa,riot)

AT market 22l Beef Cattle, 20 pairs Working
Oxen. A Cows and Calves, 300 Sheep, and 300
Swine-30 Beef Cattle unsold.
PRIcEs-Beef CatHt-Last weeks prices
except fer the best Cattle were not suppored.-
We quote Il few pairs extra and very fine at Sis;
first quality at 46s 49s cd; second quality at 40s
Cd a AS; third quality at 35s Cd n 39s.
Working Oren-We notice few sales, viz
60, 20, So, and sos.
Co,rs and Caipes-Sales at 20, %, "a, 2s,
33. 81 and SAC.
Sheep-All at market were sold at about $5
so, EACH
S,rine-Sales as foow;-One lot selected at 8
and &c; one entire lot at "a lc; one selected
lot large Barrows at Sc; one at 7 l-2c, and one
at ii at retail; large Hogs Sc; Shoats 9
and IOc.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-06-09
TIIEINDIAN WAR.

Advices from Charleston to May 28tb,
state that Gen. Scott had arrived at
Augusta from Savannah, on his way to
the Creek country. Active preparations
were going on in Augusta, and in every
part of Georgia, for the campaign-the
three thousand Georgians, drafted some
time since, had been ordered by the
Governor to take the field A company
Of T.. S. troops had arrived at Augusta
and another from Norfolk was hourly ex-