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NO. 10.


Beyond all question, it is the unaltera.
bic constitution Of nature, tina, there is eff.
licacy, divine. unspeakable efficacy in
love. The exhibition Of kindness has The
power to bring even the irrational animals
into suhiectinn. Show kindness to dog,
and he will remember il; he " iii be CRATE
full; he will inialliably return love for
love. Show Kindness to lion, aud YOU
can lead him by the name, you can thrust
your hand into his mouth; and YOU can
melt the unnamed ferocity of his heart into
an affection stronger than death. In all
Gods vast, unbounded creation, there is
not n living and sentient being, from the
least to the largest, not one, not even The
outcast and degraded serpent, that is IN
sensible to acts Of kindness. lflove, such
rs our blessed Sviour manifested, could
he introduced into the world and exert its
appropriate dominion, it would restore
state of things more cheering, far brighter
than the fabulous age Of gold it would
pluck every poisonous root; il would
hush every dscordant voice. Even the
inanimate creation is not insensble TO this
divine influence. The bud and lower and
fruit put forth most abuudantly and beau.
tfuIy where the hand Of kindness is ex-
tended for their culture. And if this
blessed influence should extend itself over
the earth, a moral Garden of Eden would
exist in every land; instead OF the thorn
and briar, would spring up the fg,ree and
myrtle; the desert would blossom and the
solitary place be made glad.-Dr. Upham.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-27
a WORD no 'CsFE sLUGGrsa..

lose this day by lettering be the same story
Tomorrow, and the next more dilatory;
The indecisinn brings its own delays,
And DAYS are lost smentng over days.
Are you in earnest Seize this very minute
What you can do, or dream you can. begin il;
Bollness has genius, power and magic in it;
Only engage, ard then the mind grows heated
Begin it, and the work will he completed = GGtte
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-27
now I'D FIVE AND ElCw TO DEE.

So live, that, when thy summons comes to Join
The innumcrahe caravan that moves
To the pale realms Of shade, where each shall tax,
Ills chamber in the silent halls of death,
Thou GO not, like the quarry slave at night,
Scourgcl to thy dungeon; but sustained and
spothcd
BIZ an untal'crng trust, approach thy grave.
Like one who wraps the lrapcry oi bis couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-27

Cood!-A capital story is told of
Judge Tappan, one Of ou senators in
congress, who is unfortunately closs
eyed
A numhrr Of years ago he was Judge
Of anewIy organized county court, in The
eastern part Of this state.
In those days Of primitive simplicity,
Or perhaps poverty, the bar-rcom of a tsv.
ern was used rs courtroom, aud tho
stable as ajaV. One day during the ses.
sion Of the court the judge had occasion
to severely reprmand two Of the layers
who were wrangling. An odd looking
old customer, who sa, in one corner list
ening apparently with great satisfaction 10
the rrrroorand presuming on oldacquain,.
anre aud the Judges well known good
humor sung out, Give it tn 'em Old Gin.
hlrt eyes who was that 2 inquired tho
Judge. 1T was this ere old hoss. an.
swr,ed the chap raisins hinSelfup. 'Sher.
ir,' observed lie Judge, with great gravi.
ty. take tina, old boss and put him in the
siablc.'-oaio Sfeifspla,.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-27

A clergyman who is in the habit Of
preaching in different parts Of the country,
happened to be a, an inn, where he obser-
we'd horse-iockey trying to take in an
honest man, by imposing upon him
broken winded horse, for sound one.
The parson knew Tie bad character of
the Jockey, and taking the gentleman
aside. told him to be cautious Of the per.
son he was dealing with. The gentleman
finally declined the purchase, and the
iockey, quite netIed, observed 'Parson,
had much rather hear you preach, than
see YOU privately interfere in bargains
between man and man, in this way
'WCtt, replied ttTc PEF.on, IL you had
been where YOU oughIto have been last
Sunday Won might have heard me preach
Where was thatN inquired the Jockey.
In the State Prison. returned The clergy
man, LHicer1a'iN.
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in his agonizlug and almost supernatural
efforts, was still nearly keeping up with
US and had not yet fallen astern. 1t would
have been his last chance of life but it
failed him. The deck was with the
dashing waves; the captain foot slipped
and he fell into the lee scuppers with vio-
lence, stunned for moment, and severely
bruised. When he rose To his feet, the
wretched sufferer was far astern, be.
yond the reach of any such aid
Slill the boys unearthly scream,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07
srAUNToN AND JAMES RIVER ROAD.

II will be seen that the stockholders of the
Staunton and James River Turnpike company
have determined to men,oralze the Legislature
for an increase of the capital stock of the compa
ny, Tor the purpose Of enabling them to Madam
ize their road. This is a measure so Imperative
'y called for by the wants and interests of the peo
pie Tor whose benefit the road was intended. that
1t would be an idle waste of words to labor to en-
force 1t upon their attention. They have had the
subject but too sensibly addressed to their peck
cts, tor years past, in the onerous tax they are
under in marketing their produce, to need any
argument, certainly, to be convinced of its impor
lance. We look, therefore, with confidence, for
The Jealous and hearty cooperation of all. whe-
Their stockholders now or not. The enterprise
VIII undoubtedly require effort, great effort,
on our part, TO accomplish it, with all the help
we may reasonably calculate upon from abroad !;
but it is the only hope which is presented to us
OF lettering our condition.-Its alphabetically the
llfe-boat Of our drowning fortunes-and we mus,
take to it, earnestly and eagerly, as for our SAL
vation.
We shall print, Immediately, any number of
copies of the Memorial that may be desired. and
we respectfully invite the cooperation of active
friends Of the enterprise, whether in this county
or elsewhere, in putting them into circulation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07
ISTHMUS OF TCHEUANTEPEC.

1t aPPears that SANTA ANNA, previous to his
departure for Vera Cruz, issued special edict
regarding the contemplated canal for uniting the
Pacific with the Gulf Of Mexico by the Isthmus
of rcheuantepec. The following embraces its
substances:
Whereas the survey of the route has been COM
Pleted, and every thing ready for commencing the
important undertaking of uniting the Atlantic
with the Pacific by the Gulf Of Tcheuantepec,
the Mexican Government is DESTROYS to assist The
contractor, Don Jose Garay, with all the means
at Its disposal, we lave deemed it proper to de-
cree as follows: prison capable of accommo-
dating over three hundred convicis is to be built
under the direction of the contractor for the con
templated canal; the judicial authorities of the
departments of Vera Cruz and Oajaca are required
to send to the said prison all persons found guilty,
In order that they be employed in digging and
working on the said canal. The convicis are to
be clothed and maintained by the contractor.
Ne,O Orleans Bulletin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07
Hon. a. ii. III. STUART.
RUNAWAY COME RACK

Mr.. Thos. X. Collins, one of our citizens, says
the Hannibal (Missonr) Journal of the Sd ult.,
returned home on Wednesday from Canada.
bringing with him his servant David, who ran off
last fall or winter. The boy had been but short
time IN Canada, when he found that he had gain
ed nothing by running off. He found that he had
10 work harder than at home, and only got the
promise OF five or six dollars per mon,b-less than
he could earn here for "pocket money!" and
then had great trouble by sueing, &c., to &c.
what he earned. The snow, too, and cold of that
bleak northern climate, appalled, him, and made
him wish himself at home, where there was sun
enough to grow tobacco. He wrote repeatedly 10
his master to come for him, promising most So
lemnly, il he would jus. bring him back, TO be
one OF the most faithful servants living in future.
Mr.. Z. at las. took pity on him and brought him
home.
David says that Capt Barnett's man, Oh aries,
and several others belonging to Messrs Glascock.
Garrard, Beebe, Rackliffe, and others, are at or
near where he was, and are all anxious to return.
In fact they would return in spite Of the efforts of
the abolilionists to detain them, if they had the
assurance that their masters would not "send
them down the river"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07
MR.. ADAMS ON ABOLITION.

Mr.. Adams was lately waited on by commit
tee OF Aboltionsts at Pittsburg, urging him 10
meet and address them. He declined to do so,
and expressed an opposition to their measures,
which we had not expected to see him avow; but
his expression of opposition TO their schemes is a
poor remuneration for his own course in Congress,
so well calculated TO disturb the harmony of the
Union and give strength and encouragement to
the abolitionists themselves. Mr.. A. also ayows
himself opposed to ,he passage Of laws for the
abolition of slavery in the District; because sla-
very existed in the District before it was brought
under the power Of Congress, and ought not to be
the District" He believes, however, this con-
sent viii be obtained He declares further, that
he believes slavery will be abolished" whether
Peaceably or by blood, God only Knows" he says,
and adds, "but by whatever way, let it comet ~
Take all that he says and put it together, and the
South may well say, "thank you for nothing,
Mr.. Adams" 1t may well regard him as an
enemy, and fanatica one at hat.--Compiier.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07
rs IN A " ~ IN @N
THURSDAY, DECEMBER \, ls43
WING STATE CONVENTION.

The Wings are beginning to move in the ap-
po'nimens OF delegates to the State Convention
proposed to be held in Richmond on the 22nd of
February, for the purpose Of forming an Electoral
Ticket, and appointing delegates to the National
Convention. The Wings of Portsmouth have de-
'ermlned to send twenty-five delegates, and our
friends in Jefferson have appointed delegation
OF upwards Of eighty. We would respectfully
suggest whether it would not be we'll for tho
Wings of Augusta to take action on this subject
at their next Court. We certainly intend to be
represented in the Convention and an early
movement may serve to stimulate our brethren in
other counties.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07
Life TN NeW York.-The New York cores.
pendent of the National InteIligencer writes:

The female dynasty is gaining ground. men,
toned in previous letter that a Ladies' Custer
Shop was opened in Newly ora, and Ladies'
Reading Room projected. The atteris since or.
gained and about going into operation, and
meantime another masculine privilege has gone
over TO the ladies. A Club BowGng .qHey has
been established in Broadway, near franklin
street, most luxurious in all its appointments
carpets, ottomans, dressing rooms, &c. The fam.
lilies subscribing are Of the most fashionable
cHquts, and no male foot is suffered TO enter this
gynecian gymnasium-the pins being set up by
girls and the attendance exclusively feminine
The Injuries remaining to our sex up to the pre-
sent time are fencing and boxing--the usu1pations
Of which are probably under consideration. The
fashion you would suppose would scarcely gain
by masculinifying, but the ladies are wearing
6roadctoM eioahs for a beginning. There is anoth-
er article Of male attire which they have long
been said TO wear occasionally, but am incredu.
ious. Seeing would be believing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

The first appearance of OLE BULL, the celebra-
ted violinst, is thus noticed in the New York
Herald:
Extraordinary Sensation al the Park THEATRE
OIe Butts Receptfon-One of the most extraordin.
AIRY excitements that we ever saw in the musical
world In this country, took place last evening at
the Park Theatre. The celebrated Ole Bull, the
greatest artist on the violin in the world made his
first appearance before an American audience. 1t
was tempesi-a torrent-a very Niagara of ap
Plause, tnmult, and appreciation, throughout his
whole performances. The house was craspmed
from top to bottom, with one of the most fashion
able, scientific and critical audiences that we have
ever seen.
We cannot describe Ole Bulls playinr-it ia
beyond the power of language. Its effects on O..
thers may be Indicated. Some Of it is uneartbly
his heavenly passages work on the feelings
and heart Till the very tears flow. Others il makes
vociterous. mad, and terrible in their applauses
At the close of some Of his wonderful cadences,
the very musicians in the orchestra flung down
Their Instruments, and stamped and applauded
like madmen
This extraordinary being--this Ole Bull--will
produce an excitement throughout the republic
unlike any thing that ever took place in our day.
He's young---unmarred-tall and elegantly form
ed-as beautiful as Apolio-with an affection.
ate simplicity of manner that w ms all hearts
and all souls. He is the most extraordinary be-
ing-the most perfect genius in his art that ever
yet crossed the broad Atlantic, and rose oa the
bright horizon of the new world.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

J he Cincinnati Atlas notices in very favorable
terms new patent apparatus now in in that
city for rendering lard by steam. The Lard, in
leaf and strip, is thrown into large wooden vat
some ten feet in diameter, where it is thoroughly
melted by a volume Of steam being poured upon
1t. It's then conveyed to another vat underneath
the water thoroughly evaPorated, and the melted
lard drawn off into kegs and barrels. Two men,
with this apparatus, can render one hundred and
fifty barrels per day.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

A6emdrIe Distriet.-The Lynchburg yirginian
states that Mr. Goggn, in preparing for the contes-
ted election, recently obtained copies of the polls
certified by the clerks of the several counties. and
that the copy Of the poll from Madison makes
Gov. Gilmer's majority but 377 instead of 1OI,
as heretofore reported If this return be correct,
MIR. Goggin is elected by majority of 4! 1t
would be rather singular, however, if there was
error in the first report, that it should have esca-
ped detection SO long.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07
SrAusros, Nov. as,h, ls45.
Hon. a. II. II. Stuart,

Dear Sr'-in consequence Of what passed beiween d
yesterday, before assembled county men, in tho
Court Hoase, have come to town this morning with Mr..
letter referred to that OCCASION for the pur.
pose OF furnishing much Of il relates TO the dsa.
greeabic controversy between you and him for pubca
ton in our town paper Of agrceably 10 your
requisiton holding the original subject your nspec.
tion as guaranty that the Transcript true hope
however, that will for suggesting a. the
personal friend OF each OF you that in order make %
fair ISSUE should have conference; and If W. 80
agree prepare for publications from the document, in
your posse and statement, which will epa.
Bile the public to judge understandngly between you
wait for your reply at the Eagle Hotel, and am vsry
respectfully, your friend and obi. servt. =
ID. w. PATTESON
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

The Hon. JOHN ]. CRIrTENDEN arrived n
Wheeling on Thursday afternoon on his way tc
Washington. The Gazette says
Due notice having been given that Mr.. C. had
consented to address the Clay Club, at an early
hour the City Hail was filled to overhowing by
good men and true. When Mr.. Csttenden was
announced, the Hall rang with the shouts Of ouI
was every moment manifested. Mr. C's. speech
throughout, was the happiest effort to which we
ever listened being replete with sound and un.
answerable argument.
Mr.: C.'s illusions to Harry of the West were
peculiarly eloquent and well timed, and were re-
ceived by the assemblage with tremendous and
long continued cheering.
Alter MIR. G. had concluded, and received un-
bounded applause, the Club, on motion, gave
three laundering cheers for HARRY CLAY. and
then adjourned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

The NAvY.-We learn, says the New Orleans
Courier, from an authentic source, that all the Of
hcers Of the navy on leave Of absence, have re-
ceived orders to repair without delay TO the North
ern ports and report themselves. This movement,
so sudden and unexpected to the persons concern
ed, has given rise 10 many and divers commenla-
ries. 1t is presumed that these orders are general
and embrace all the officers belonging to the ser
vice now on leave.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

TEA IN NoRTn CARoIINA.---The editor of the
Richmond Enquirer has received letter from a
Mr.. Newbill Pickett, of Granville county, N.
G. in which he says:
81 have procured the seed Of the Chinese Tea,
SO much used In America. It's genuine, natures
perfectly well in our climate, and can be raised
in abundance, with very little troubles
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

The session of the U. s. Circuit Court, Chief
Justice fancy presiding, was commenced in this
city yesterday.
we understand that the Grand Jury found
true bill against Captain John Y. Nicholson, late
OF the llarkaway, charged with having commit
ted rape upon Miss NJ. A. Potts, in June last,
on the yoyag, from Liverpool, Miss p. being a
cabin passenger on board his vessel. The com.
plainant appeared before the Grand Jury. fNi-
cholson's trial is now going on
Richmond Compiler, Non. 28
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

Massacre Of Mssionayies.-A letter received in
Paris from the Rev. Mr.. Libois, Procurator of tho
Foreign Missions at Macao, China, states that
his lordship Dr.. Imbert, and Messrs. Chastan
and Mauban, The former Vicar Apostolic, and the
two latter French missionaries, were beheaded in
the kingdom Of Corea, in Asia, in the month of
September, 1889. Seventy christian natives were
also beheaded, and one hundred and eighty were
stranged,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07
american Man,factures-B-itish Frauds.

american HdnydchreS-BritfM Frauds.
IL Is stated that American Cotton fabrics are in
such high repue in the East Indies that the Eng
lish manufacturers have got to counterfei,ing the
American stamps, with view to impose their
own goods on the Indians; and by way of help.
ing the fraud, and confounding the distinctions
which have hitherto existed in the fabrics ENGLISH
merchants have actually imported for the same
markets large quantities of American cottons, and
put the British stamps upon them. 1t is to be
hoped that the Rev. SYDNEY SMITH will ret to
hear Of !Asse yasaliess Of Jhy a IND
on our OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, however, that we
think he can give them lick too much, but mere
iy because we like to see justice equally disribu
ted. The reputation of cur manufacturers is as
much their capital, as is the money which they
have invested in our State Stocks that of British
subjects; and is greater violation of morality
to rob the one than the other of their just dues.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

PAY THE PRINTER.-The consequences TO Bank
rup,s Of negecting to pay the printer, are clearly
seen in the annexed paragraph from the Missis-
sipian:
'sThe Bankrupt Court was opened in this city
on Monday last. But few of the last applicants
had paid the printers; and the consequences was
that the necessary proof Of publication was not
made, and the cases were scratched from the
docketu Wv
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

The Baltimore American says:-Anangements
have been made by the Post Office Department
for the conveyance of the Presidents Message, by
express, TO This city and elsewhere along the
principal mail routes. Whether the message will
be delivered on Tuesday or later, must depend
upon the organization Of the House.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

U1t is stated in the Eastern papers that
there is hardly Cotton Factory in New England
which is not now in full operation. Some of
them are running day and night, with two sets of
operatives, to enable them to fill orders for EXPORT
What happy exemplifcation of tho wisdom of
the great Wing measure, the Tariff, which the
Locoiocos are so anxious to destroy! Instead of
buying, we are seling-instead Of running in
debt 10 foreigners, we are bringing them in debt
TO us--and, as consequence, the hard dollars of
which wo had been well nigh drained, are re-
turning, and the whole country begins 10 wear
the appearance of reviving prosperity.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

An enthusiastic Wing meeting was held in
Philadelphia, on Wednesday evening of last
week. in which the name of John Sergeant was
presented with reclamation as their preferred can
didate for the Vice Presidency, on the tickle, with
Mr.. Clay.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

The Wings Of Hardy have appointed delega-
ton Of about 200 10 the Y Dung Mems Mass Con-
veniion at Baltimore. They have also appointed
delegates 10 the Wing State Convention.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

Inc last Texas papers state that President Houston
at public entertainment given 10 him by the people Of
Houston gave the lie direct to the reiterated charges
brought against him both in Texas and in this country
being an Aboonst, Of mcdating treason connying at
the supremacy Of Mexico, and colonial yassaagc to Eng
land
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

"" The Richmond Wing states that line of
steamers IS about to be established between that
city and New York.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

CoNGREss.-Parties in the House Of Represen.
tatives, are supposed to stand ihus--Van Buren,
loi' Calhoun, Johnson, &c. SO, Wings 69-va-
cancies 10, including Mississippi.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

Gov Shannon, Of Ohio, has made a formal endorse.
ment Of the Democracy of Capt Tyler.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-12-07

Tie Washington Spectator calhoun paper) is
now polished dsily. Mr.. Rhcit is said 10 be the
editor.