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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07
So 90
$3.50 rs

$3.50 rs
Here is display of the fashionable lit,
erature" in which MIR. Secretary Dickerson
INDUCES himself and his clerks, at the pubs
Inc expense. l wish the gentleman from
New York, (Nr. Cambreleng,) who aided
in cencocting tho report from which have
just quoted, would inform Us what sppropri.
ate relation" the books and reviews just men
toned have "to the naval service?" But
what means the item "one-fo of A udu
bon's Birds ?" Why, sir, under stand that
neither OF the four Secretaries being willing
"to take the responsibility "as a unit
they agreed to divide it! The cost IL the
PeuPle is The same; il all GENES from the
''public Golfers" And the mode of doing
the thing proves that the Secretaries felt thai
It's expediency and prepriety were question,
able l have read somewhere, perhaps in
Sterne's works, an incident which most hap
PLY illustrates this transaction. AsI recol-
iect the story the Abbess OF Andouillets, and
Margare'!s, novice, made little journey
together, in vehicle drawn by mules. AS
the evening approached, they were deserted
by their muleteer, when ascending hill.
The mules presently became stubborn, and
stopped. The travellers were greatly alarm
ed, and, in their dilemma, the novice said
that there were two certain words W hich she
bad been told, would forco these animals ON
the moment they heard them /; but then the
words were sinful. The novice was urged,
and she gently whispered the words "bouger'
and "fouier." The abbess, in her distress
turned casuisi, and said they were only We.
nial or slight sin. which might be divided ;
and by taking half, and leaving the rest, or
ny taking II all, aud amicably halving il be-
twixt yourself and another person, would be,
come diluted into no sin at all! Therefore,
my dear daughter, continued the Abbess, |
VIII say 5ou; and thou shalt say ger and
thou shalt say fou, and will say ter Ac.
cordiDgly, the Abbess giving the pitch note
bou, Margsretta responded ger; Margaretia
continued with fou; and The Abbess lrawi-
ed out ter; but still The mules stood. They
do not understand US, cried Margaretia: but
the devil does said The Abbess. And, 4 think
Mr.. Speaker, that these reforming Secre,a.
ries will find that they are understood in their
pa tent mode OF reform, and particularly, that
the People will not be gulled into The appre-
val Of an unauthorized expenditure by di.
vIdIog IFS amount among the Departments.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07
Correspondence ofthe Newark Daily Advertiser.
PHILADELPHIA,M May 10Th. 1888.

PHILADELPHIA, May 10th, 1888.
The two Assemblies are proceeding qui.
etiy.-Fhat in the first church (New SchnoD
has appointed Messrs. Bogue, CIeyeIand
i1ardiey, and Darling, committee 10 make
minute report OF the proceedings and &C.
cuFrences attending The convection Of The
TWO Assemblies: and anoiher committee has
been appointed to prepare letter 10 the
chuFches. e
Inc usual rules have been adopted for The
Government Of the Assembly, g. il proceeds
IN all respects on The principle of being The
constitutional body. The Rev. John BIsrch-
ford 10 the temporary clerk. Tho following
resolutions were adopted on Friday:
Keseiysd, That the resolutions adopied By
the late General Assembly discountenancinp
the operations OF the American Home Mis-.
sionary and Education Societies be and The
same is hereby rescinded.
Resolved, That the General A ssemblv re-
cognize with devout gratitude to God. the
eminent usefulness oi those societies TO the
Church and the world, and cordially COM
mend them 10 the continued confidence and
patronage Of our churches.
The other Assembly, sitting in the 7tb
Church, also proceeds with entire harmony
Mr. X. ). Breckenridge has presented Sc
RES OF resolutions, Of the old School Conyen-
Iion' relative TO perfec,ing the reform mea.
49, " shS "A DOdfO OIL EOY6IYn
Missions, Tracts and Sunday School books
&c.
Messrs. Breckenridge. Mott. Cooley, Gull
6erison, ID. Elliott, Matthews, Preston.
Dickson. Auchincloss. Denny. Jno. Elliott,
w. Maxwell, Boil, Rees and j. Chamber
lain, have been constituted COMMITTEES to
report plan for :he pac.fieaiion of the
church, SO as to preserve, as far as practical
Ole, lis present entire organization, 10 all its
geographical extent
The usual religious solemnity--ihe admi.
nistration Of the Eucbarist-was observed on
Sabbath afternoon.
The following resolution has been adopted
by the Assembly in the First Church.
ResoIosd, unanimously, Tha, this body
are willing TO agree 10 sny reasonable mea-
sures tending 10 an amicable adjustment of
the difficulties existing in the Presbyte teri.
an church, and will receive and respectfully
consider any propositions which may be made
for that pur pose.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07

@- Secretary Woodbury. is jeerea a good
deal oy the newspapers for giving up sala-
~ OF $4,000, TOR judgeship worth but 8 I4OO.
II is thought the Secretary plainly indicates
by this step his opinion that the Admins
tration is 10 sink, and that it is time for him
TO betake himself 10 . place Of safety. =.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07
MISSOURI.

Elections for Governor and members OF
Congress and tho Stale Legislature, take
place in this State IN August. The 81, Lou
is Republican says the prospects for the
Wings were never so bright before. Let
tiers from all parts 81 the State speak ofgreat
changes in public opinion.
What consumnsation would il be, il Mis-
souri, cou Id throw off the yoke, and expunge
the great Expnnger himself!-- Whig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07

es- The fredericksburg Arena says
"Our advices from Washington go to con-
"firm the rumor that Mr.. RIvEs has quilted
"the Administration He has certainly
been abused enough by tho Sub>Treasury
mon 10 make him quit; but his leaving has
been so reluctant and gracsless, as 10 deserve
no credit. His conduct rather wears the an.
psarance of having been kicked of.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07

&c The Wheeling Times states that both
the delegates elect from Monongalia are
Wings. We havoprivste information to the
same effect, and we presume there is no
doubt sfihe fact. This secures 10 the Wings
a majority in the Legislature.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07
Hanghan's Cnse.

This case was again taken up in Judge
NichoIss's Court, on Wednesday-4S fres-
holders appeared under the Tcnire Eacias
awarded, Of whom only two were selected ns
Jurymen-making with those previously
admitted only in all. A motion was then
made ny The prisoners counsel for change
OF 'he penue-but the Judge preferred 10
ISSUE new pen're for 60 freeholders more,
10 be reiurnable 10 day.-Rich. Enquirer
Of Friday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07

A Company is forming at Harper's
Ferry for the purpose of pur chasing land
in the west, and settling upon it. Som e
$50 600 are proposed to be raised, &c.
This may be good plan for emigrants,
but we opine they had all better STAY 10
Virginia. The Valley of Virginia is
quite good enough.-WIN. VrRe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07

Negro Suffrage an Conneciicut.-A mo-
lion IN The Legislature Of Connecticut 10 OK
puDge The word "wbiie," from The State Con-
sttu'ion, so as 10 permit negroes 10 vote
has been rejected by vote Of 1863 10 SO.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07
MAJOR Gen. WINFIELD Scorr.
Athens, Tennessee.

From the Globe Of Thursday Night.
Copy ola letter from the Secretary of War
TO the Governors Of Georgia, Tennessee
alabama. and North Carolina.
Department Of War, May %, 1888.
SIR l have the honor TO transmit here
with to your Excellency a copy of a
proposed arrangement with John Ross
and other chiefs and headmen of the
Cherokee nation. now in this city.-
Your Excellency will perceive in these
pr oPosals that the Government, while i,
seeks to procure the cooperation Of the
delegation in the peaceable removal OF
the Cherokees, has carefully abstained
from compromising the rights and inter-
ests ofthe States concerned in the exc.
cut'on of the treaty. 1t is not supposed
that 1t will require SO long a period as
two years to remove the remaining Cher.
okees to their new homes west of the
Mississippi; but whatever term Of time
may be necessary for their comfortable
emigration, the Department relies upon
the generosity ofthe States interested
not to press their claims SO long as thew
are satisfied that due diligence is used
by the agents Of the nation TO effect this
desirable object as speedily as practica,
Bile.
Very respectfully, your most OBJ tserv':.
]. II. POINSETT.
To the Governors Of Georgia, Tennes.
see, Alabama, and North Carolina.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07
THE UNITED STATES AND THE cuEnokEEs
From the Globe of Wednesday Night.

From the Globe of Wednesday Night.
Copy Of a letter from the Secretary of Ipar
to Wojor General Scott, dated
DEPAR1ME EMIT OF WAR, May %. 1888.
Sir: You will receive herewith. a
copy ofproposals made by the Depart.
ment to the Cherokee delegation now
IN this city, which it is believed will be
accepted by them. You are therefore
hereby authorized TO enter into any a.
greement with the agents of the nation
for the removal of their people. The ex,
penses attending the emigration OF the
Cherokees are now fully ascertained by
past experience, and it is presumed yeu
will 6nd no difficulty in making such
an arrangement as, while it will secure
their comfortable removal in the man.
ner most agreeable TO their chiefs and
head men. will effectually protect the
interests of the United States, and pre-
vent all unnecessary delay or useless ex-
penditures.
Whether the removal Of this people
is to be continued by the military force
under your command, or to be conducted
by their own agents, care must be taken
that 1t be carried on continuously. and
as speedily as may be consistent with
their health aud comfort. 1t must COM
meAee in that part ofthe territory which
has been granted or sold by the States to
whose jurisdiction it belongs, In order
that the several proprietors of the land
may be put in possession Of their estates
with as little delay as possible. These
proposals have been laid before Congress
for the purpose of obtaining such legisla-
tive provisions as they require but it is
not intended thereby to retard tn. exc
c ution of the treaty, and you will there
fore pursue the measures you have al
ready adopted. until the agents of the
nation are ready to take charge of the
future emigration OF their people. nor
will you then permit any unnecessary
delay in their operations.
Very respectfully your most obi ser VT
J. r.. POINSETT.
MAJOR Gen. WINFIELD SCOTT.
Athens, Tennessee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-06-07

@- Gen. Jesup and his aids have ar
rived at Washington from Florida.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-11
MISCELLANEOUS.

GREAT ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.
The following account Of the remarkable ec!lPte OF
the sum- visible in this country the afternoon OF ues
day. tho 18th of September next is abridged from lha'
in the American Almanac for the present year
This ecpse-the fifth and last Of the singular series
OF five large dissertations of the SUM- visible to US IN
seven years-wi be annular in the Territory OF WIS
cousin in the District ut Columbia and throughout or III
some Dart Of thirteen Staes-v'z hroug hou Michigan,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland
throus OHIO and Virginia with the exception OF The
Southwest part OF each-in The Western and Southern
p.r,s Of New YDrk-in the Northeastern part OF Illinois,
Indiana, Kentucky, and North Caroina-and in the
county Of Fairfield, in the Southwest part Of Connecti
cut.
The path Of the central eclipse first touches the earth
at. Point situated in the unknown region. near the
North Pole, and little east of the meridian OF Green
wich in few seconds 1t atains lis greatest norm la
tude (SS); whilst for the hrs! eight minutes 1t rapidly
advances towards the West until it go west Of that
meridian The path of the centre then passes in south
by east direction the whole extent OF the Continent
lying North Of the United States: it passes little
TO the West Of Hudsons Bay, the territory OF the
Hudsou's Bay Company, the Western part Of Upper
Canada aud Lake Superior thence the North
east part Of the Territory Of Wisconsin and OF the State
Of Michigan, the London District of Upper Cana
da and Lake Ere thence across the Northeast part Of
the counties OF Cuyahnga and Cnumb'ana, and the
Counties Of Gesuga and Trumbul in the Northeast.
ern part Of ONO thence across the Southwest part
Of the counties Of Mercer, Butler and Bedford and the
counties OF Beaver Allegheny, Weslmoreand and So.
msrset in The Southwest part Of Pennsylvania: thence
the part of the county of Allegheny. in
the western part Of Maryland; thence the
ties Of Morgan, Berkeley Jefferson Loudon and Fairfax,
in the Narheaser" part of Virginia. thence tbs
coun,ies Of Prince George Charles and 81 May. th.
Southwest pst of Maryland; thence across The Che,a-
peake Bay, and the county OF Accomac, the Eastern
CT N;-~iuia 10 he ,h,l--s:- r-.- L;-to ami;
nutea afterwards it viii leave the earth, point sta
a,ed in latitude 34' NORTH longitude S. VERY near
lyD after having continued on the Earth H. d l-2 M,
aud described circuit of about 5000 English miles.
The path of the centre from lake Superor 10 the At
sntic Ocean, for every mirxts Of absolute time will be
fulluYs:
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from the Crauiord Rrpub'iron Extra }
INTERESTING DISCOVERY.


BucYRu, Aug. ID, 1888.
Mr. Abraham Hahn while engaged with his work
ha nds in ezcava,ing mill race about ot mule east
Of Bucyrus yesterday, at the distance OF from 10
feet below the surface of the ground, discovered the
skeleton of Masodon, in reclned position
The history of this genus ct animals IS involved ~
mystery No tradition Of human record furnishes evi'
dences of is existence at any period But that II once
lived and walked upon the earth is aoundanty proven
nv thu and almost entire specimens OF It's or
ganc remains that been discovered in various parts
OF North America and which have excited the wonder
and sslonishmen. of the naturalist and antiquarian.
From The peculiar structure, and the immense size OF
its bones it have been animal Far exceeding IN
size and strength any SPECIES of quadruped races now IN
existence The place where this skeleton was found,
very near the dividing ridge between the Northern and
Southern waters of the State, in wet, spongy soil The
bon,s were in fine state of preservation.
The upper jaw and skull homes perfect in all their
parts as formed by Nature. The under jaw was accl'
dentaly divided in removing il from the earth
This is the on y instance in which the skull OF the
Mastodon has been found in state OF rrrserva'ion and
furnishes the only specimen from which correct ldr1s
be obtained respecting that massive and singulary
shaped organ.
Some idea may be formed Of the rank this monster
held among the beasts Of the forest, when clothed with
skin and flesh, and nerved with life from the following
dimensions Of some portions Of it, which have been res
I'D from
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-11

Much dimnuton of the light during the continuance
of the eclipse, is to be expected but very con'lor
rabe depression of the thermometer w be n"epa sm"
lion bv ref.ctnq the solar rays will he nearly II mol
wholly destroyed 1t is however, M" impossible lhat
the planet Venus Notwithstanding her great distance
from the Earth may be seen by the naked eye a 81,
The grenpst observation, she viii then be II w ~
w of the Sun Perhaps also, one OF the io'io"-
ing bright may be n'gn In
the southwest Lyra in the east Altar rather low III e
soubrssi Spica in the southwest Anlares IN tue SOUTH
Tic nIoncs Mercury Jupiter and Saturn will be above
the horizon but too near the Sun 10 be seen
Communications of observations made on tins eclipse
in any part of the United States, or OF the British pos
sessions in America with the lai,udes OF the places OF
observation will be very acceptable They may be di
rected to this city, the Editor Of the Astronomical part
of the American Almanac.
The eclipse. with the exception Of small part OF the
Northeast of Asia, will be wholly invisible To any con
,inent but America.
Boston, Aug. 81, 1888.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-11

BY drawing curved line map, through the places
having the above ATTITUDES and long,udes and other
lines parallel thereto at the distance of about 2O En-
rlish miles thcreffom the lines Of the path Of the cen
trail and of the Northern and Southern boundaries Of
the annular eclipse, will be seen The width of tbs
Ring varies usual in different parts Of the Earth but
il will everywhere be very great. The width Of the
ring in the United States, during the last annuar eclipse
February l2lh, 1881, 20 English miles; but on The
18th Of September NEXT in consequence Of the Moon
bsng then at her greatest possible distance from U.S. the
width OF the ring will be six times great less
than 400 miles, extending from The county of Fairfield in
Connecticut, to Raleigh in Carolina. Notwlhsand-
ing, however, this great extent the eclipse will be
annusr in Massachusetts, in any part Of New England
except the county of Fairfield The eclipse of Feb 1881
annuar in the counties of Nantucket and part Of
Barnsabe; but an annular ecpte has not been visi-
bic IN Boston since April Sd, 1891 The next central
eclipse Of the Sun in the United States which will han
pen May Goth, lS54) will, however, be annuar in this
State, and in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine
On the 10th Of June, 1906 the Sun in this city was to.
tally obscured for FIVE minutes; another total eclipse will
not be observed in any part Of New England or Of the
Middle Siaes during the remainder OF this century or
in any part o! the United States until August 7h 1869
The last in this country happened Nov 3O,h 1884 it
was total in part Of Arkansas, Mississippi Alabama
Georgia, and South Carolina. In Beaufort S c., near
Savannah il central and the DURATION there of total
darkness, as observed by the writer, min 40 2
The eclipse of April 25ih, 1876, will be very large
in Georgia and Florida, and probably total in Cuba or
Jamaica.
According 10 The tables Of Besse and Burckhardt.
the principal cities TO which the eclipse Of the 18th of
September will be annuiar, Baltimore, Buffalo,
Detroit, Harrisburg, Norfolk, Philadelphia Pittsburgh,
Richmond, Rochester, Toronto (U Canada), Trenton,
Petersburg, Wheeling. Washington, New York, &c
but the last situated the line of The Northern
boundary OF the Ring, that it will be So should the
latitude Of the Moon, given by the tables be too great
by only eight seconds Under any circumstances, the
Ring at New York will be of very unequal width, and
will be many times broader on the northern than on the
southern side AT the approach of the centres
of the Sun and Moon the distance Of the centres will
be, at Buffalo 4S seconds at Philadelphia A. at Rich.
mond %, at Baltimore IT, at Detroit 10. whilst at P,
burgh and Washington The centres will very nearly
coincide and the Ring be of equal width entirely around
the Sun.
The eclipse, according to the above tables will take
place a. follows-the elliptcity Of the Earth being
consdered i3OOth and the semi diameers of the Sun
and reduced according to the theory Of Do Seour
in the mean SOLAR O'clock time Of the respective cities
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-11
~ obedience 10 two Decreta Orders of the Circuit

uS obedience 10 two Dccretal Orders of the Circuit
\ superior Court of Law and Chancery for HenHco
unity and the city of Richmond, pronounced on The
3 and o7, days of February 1888 in the suit OF Jo-
shua Doing plaintiff, against Daniel G HndnoII Robert
FERGUSON and Lucy, Ann, his VILE WIN, ~. wren wren
niroor Of Claiborne L. Thomas, deceased and the said
William D. Wren, in his right and Claiborne iiud'
nall, William G. HutnaII, and Martha Ann hudnal',
infants under the age of twenty years, by John 10
binson their guardian I'D hem assigned by The Court TO
defend them tins suit depending therein, dciehdahs
shall ou Tuesday, the Iolh day ct September next
ISIS at o'clock F. NJ offer for sale, on the premises
tn the highest bidder, public auction on cf"o'l OF
six twelve and eighteen months, the nan acre lot ana
the improvements thereon, in the bill mentioned, IL
being The lot. &c which Claiborne l. hoInas Ilvea
Al the tiTe of his DEATH and the lo &c, on which MIS-
Ann Thomas now resides. subject 10 the r'eh OF dover
h,e, -, the said Ann Thomas The widow OF Claiborne
+ Thomas deceased. Bonds with approved security
will be required Of tie purchaser The title to the pro.
r' W. d. WREN, COmmr.
A., % 32-ids
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-11
TEFE ETNA
FFRE Insurance Company

A RE continuing to take risks in Town and Country,
"a on Dwelling Houses. Stores Manufactures. Minis
and other Buildings and on Furniture, Libraries Wear.
ing Apparel Stocks of Goods Machinery, and the
Stock of Mills and Manufactures. well az on n0''
other descriptions of insurable property The terms
will all cases. be made favorable can be obtain
ed at any other good Office. Applications to be MACE
either personally or by letter. to the Agent in Richmond
JOHN o. LAY,
agent at Richmond.
THOS X. BRACE,
President .Eina Insurance Company
Tup subscriber intending for the future to devote bis
undecided attention 10 the subject Of Insurance. thinks
il nroper TO add that EVERY loss which has occurred
during his agency of the Etna Office for the last )"
years, has been Literally ADJUSTED anG se'e' " man,
The satisfaction Of the parties insured.
sgent .Etna ha.urnnee Company
Feb. 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-11
"TE. origin of Mn: .Juleps. d"

"Tfs origin of Mn: Ju!eps.'
"Bchold this cordial Jucp here,
That hu,ncs md dances in his crystal bounds,
With spiriis oil balm aud fragrant syrups mIAd!
Not that Nepenthcs, which the wife oil Ihono
In Egypt gave TO Joye horn Helena,
/. of such power to stir up joy as .hs,
To life friendly, cool 10 thirst. ,,n, couys
'Tis said thu; ,he gods, Olympus OF ola, sorh.,
(Ani WAC, the bright legend proi"nes' Win u"'
One night mid their rcvcls by BaccEns were t''u
That his last butt of nectar Somewhat hae III" o"''
R,, data, mined 20 send round the goblet once more,
rrb,v .r.J TO tho firrr immcfiHls iurn
+, con,,,;ny daught which, till drinking were DER,
ShopId Gas, every wine ever drank IN the shade
G,nva Ceres herself bihe yielded her corn,
And tho spirits thai lives in each amberhueh gram
And which iIs, had its birth from the dews OF The mofn'
Was taught to steal in bright dew drops again
Pomona whose choices, offruits on the board,
Were scattered proiusely ~ every ones rc'ch,
When called on Il tribute % Gull from the bonrd,
Expressed the mild juice Of the delicate peach
The LIQUIDS ERE mil led, while Venus looked on
With chances r,usht with sweet magical power,
Tint the honey of ybIa e'en when they were gone,
Has ne yer been missed in the dfausht hom That hou
Flora ,hen from her bosom of frasancy shook,
And with roscate fingers pressed down IN the oo"i,
All arpynr aud ic n N il came from the brook,
The herb whose should flavor The whole.
The drru-ht was delicious, each god did cScltm,
Tbou-h something wanting they all did tewai,
But JrLrr the drink ofimmoTlas became,
When love himself added inndiul OF hal.