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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19

The KENTUCKY Prison ON FIRE !-GT$at
Excitement "A letter to the New York Tri.
bune, dated Frankfort, August 81, gives The
particulars Of the bursting out of flames If,
The Kentucky prison on the previo;is NIGHT:
about 10 O'Clock. There were in the prison
more than one hundred and sixty convicts
The flames spread SO rapidly through the
workshops that there seemed but one way tc,
save The lives of the prisoners. and that 10
open the cells and allow all to leave the nri-
son walls. The young men of the CITY rail-
ned al once, repaired To the arsenal, broke il
open without ceremony, took out four or fivo
hundred stand OF arms, orgaDizeth and pb,
themselves under the command of the Cover.
nor he imPlorIng cries of the PRISONERS for
relief grew more and more earnest EvirS
building within the walls was in Aa,nes
cept the building containing the cells snd tho
provision house. The reservoir which suh.
| Plies the city with water had been par,ialiv
cleared out ON Friday, and the water WAS hot
lex on until the alarm was given, and tha
flames we're permitted 10 move on unchecked
me Governor arranged his men, entered the
prison and addressed the convicts He told
them II they attempted to escape every fi,aH
would be shot. They fell upon !heir knees
ana begged but 10 be delivered from the b,,rs
fid deaih that threatened them and they would
submit TO anything. Just as the Governor
was aboui TO open the doors 10 the convicts:
supply OF water was obtained, and The ef.
gines began TO play upon he building con-
tanning the cells. The Governor then left as:
SurIng the prisoners that they shonid be res.
cued If the building could not be preserved
fortunately for all, they were successful IN
preserving the building above named. and Il
| keeping the prisoners within their cells. No
thing saved of the machinery or materials s
the workshops.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19
Messrs. Thomas NJ. Peters J
and John NJ. Jackson. {

| Our neighbor of the Vrginian wants I'd
know why we are not out upon Gov. Polk
for his letter to Kane OF Philadelp bia-we an
swer, because we endorse every word in that
letter. Is our neighbor answered .-Lynch-
burg Republican.
| You endorse every word in Folks ietteF
to Kane, do you, neighbor, Then, you are
in favor, in the imposition of duties, of afford
ing 'incidental protection to home industry"
by discriminating duties. And we will show;
consequently, that you are no "democrat," by
The testimony of your own party in Virginia.
In The winter of 'S43, a resolution was a.
dop'ed by the General Assembly of Virginia,
and was voted for by every Locofoco member,
,ns'ruchng our Senators and requesting our
Representatives in Congress "io oppose and
rote against any tariff achich is mol SOLELY
FOR REVENUES And to show tina, ,hev
designed, by the use of this language. to exL
clude the idea of discriminating duties in ia.
vor of even ''incidenlal protection to home in
duairy," we call your attention TO the doc
trinc enforced in the .4ddrcSs of the Virginia
Locoioco Convention, held in the city of
Richmond, in the winter of the Saline year;
(lS43,) and which may be regarded as an ex-
pansion and calculation of the principle EN-
bodied In the resolution above referred to-.
Alter explaining what it means by ssFree
Trade" the Address, sanctioned by the Con-
ventioh, who thus gave il the stamp of de-
mocrdcy, declares that the government is
bound, to "discriminate against protection.''
ant that discrimination in favor of protection
as .fdgranfiy iniquitous and unjust"
Now, neighbor, either the LocofOco Staig
Convention of 1913, which aflirms that we
are bound TO "dscriminate against proe ctibn,''
and that sit is flagranly inquitous and un.
Just TO discriminate in favor" of protection,
did not know what democracy is, or else. as
we above asserted, neither James k. Polk.
nor you, who ''endorse' his letter, in which
the principle is broadly asserted that govern
ment ought to discriminate so as 10 dprb,ect
home industry" have any right, SO far as this
question is concerned, TO the appellaton of
democrats Nay, you are both good Wings
Tor you avow unqueslionably the Wing
doctrine.
The truth is, however, the Locoloco nsrtv
have no fixed creed on the Tariff question, if
they have on any other They are bouhd
together only by the determination TO oppose
wing measures, without having any substitute
to offer for them, upon which they can agree:
and, If Polk should unfortunately be elected
and with large ma critics i'm both houses of
Congress TO back HIM, even if, for the show
OF consistency, they should SHghi1y modify
the tartlof 1912, they will leave the trinciple
V protection untouched and in full yeor:
They dare not attempt its overthrow-rof
they know we'll that it would result in iheii
own.-tyhch Pirgin'an.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19
BOOKS AND STATIONARY
DRTNExER & MORRIS.
SUCCESSORS TO
S M 7 r II AND PALM Err,


RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
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extensive assortment of STANDARD AND Mis-
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or the latest and most approved editions used in
the Colleges and Schools in Virginia and North
Carolina.
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order, for BANKS, CLERKS OF Courts, MrR-
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BOOK b ING,
OF every description executed in the best manner
and upon liberal terms.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS AND OTHERS are invited
TO examine the largest and most extensive assert.
ment in Virginia.
MEMBERS OF THE BAR.
We have just published an essay upon the act
OF the General Assembly of Virginia, passed
April Bird, 1888, entitled ''an act amending,he
Statute of Limitations" with preliminary in
quiry into the law of New Promises under the
"Slatute of Limitations" by WIN. II. Joynes,
OF Petersburg.
Richmond, August Is, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19
BOOKS! BOOKS!!
NEW AND CHEAP CASH BOOK STORE
r. o b ERT cow AN

n ~ - II II i T. o w "A N
HAS REMOVED his Books and Stationary
to the new building one door north Of Messrs
Crawford Cochran, where he hopes all those
who have SO often wished for book store in
Staunion will call and give some tangible evil
dence that they were sincere in such a wish. He
has now on hand good assortment of School and
Miscellaneous books +; and will by the LIST of
September have his assortment greatly enlarged
lie has just received supply of books. &C.
from Philadelphia, among which are the follow
Ing Debate between Rev. A. Campbell and Rev.
n. L.. Rice, Boardman the Apostolical Sue
cession, Hetherngton's History Of the Church of
Scotland, 9th Vol. Macaulay's MiscelIanies, The
Book that will suit you, Baird's Religion in A.
merca, Miss Leslie's Complete Cookery, Goth
edition, with improvements, supplementary re-.
ceipts and new appendix, Sketches of Life in
Texas by Seatsfeld, Sketches of American socie-
ty, by Seatsfeld, Polk and Dallas Songs,er,
Blank Books, Foolscap and Letter Paper, Silver
Pencil Cases. fine Sealing Wax, Afoat and A.
shore, new Novel, by Cooper,
CLAY LETTER PAPER.
The Sd Supply of The "Ya1icr Kirers,"
Verplanck's illustrated Shakespeare, Pictorial BIZ
bic No. 5.
Staunton, August 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19

far from having any persona: objection to TIT
annexation of Texas, / should be glad to see
it, without dishonol-without war, with thu
common consent of the Union, and upon just
and fair terms. do not think that the sub
ject of slavery ought to affect the Question,
one way or the other. Whether Texas be
| Independent, or incorporated in the United
States, do no, believe it will prolong or
shorten the duration Of that institution. IL
is destined TO become extinct, at some distant
day, IN my opinion. by the operation of the
inevitable laws or population. It would DO
unwise to refuse a permanent acquisition,
which will exist as long as the globe remains;
OH account of temporary institution.
In the contingency Of my election, to which
you have adverted, if the affair of acquiring
Texas should become subject Of consilera-
ton, should be governed bv The state Of fact
anG the state of public opinion existing at the
time might be called upon to act. Above
all, should be governed by the paramount
duty of preserving this Union entire, and in
regarding it as do as the great
guaranty of every political and public bless
ing, under Providence, which, as free peo-
pie, we are permitted 10 enjoy.
] arn gentlemen, respectfully,
Your obedlent servant,
N
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19
Terms Of the Spectator.

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or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ifdelayed be;
t"e expiration OF The Year. No subscription will
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times for dollar, and twenty five cents for
each subsequent continuance Larger advertisements in
the same proportion. liberal discount made to advcr
tisers by the year.
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delivery Of afidasits.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND sEGAR
s r @ II Z.

FHNHE subscribers have commenced the manu-
- factory of Seears and Snuff, at the Store
lately occupied by Benz. Crawfor g. Co. in
Staunton, Va, where they intend to carry on the
business, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
They will always keep hand large stock
of Segars, Manufactured Tobacco, and SnufIs.
Also the usual variety Of Articles kept in To-
bacconist Establishment Merchants are invited
10 give us call, as we are determined to sell on
liberal terms. Orders from distance promptly
attended to. G.. r. COCHRAN & co
March 7, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19
II e N R Y CL A 7.

Ii A /.
Net fallen mo rs well the tall
And pillarcd Allegheny fall
As well Ohio's giant tide
Roll backward in its mighty track,
As he-Columhia's hope and pride,
The slandcrcd ard thc sorcly tried,
In his triumphant course sink back.
Star Of the West! million eyes
Are turning gladly unto him;
The shrine Of old idolatrics
Before his kindling light grows dim!
And men awake p, from a dream
Ofmctcors dazzling to bctray.
And bow before his purer beam,
The earnest Of a better day.
lie is not fallen seek 20 bind
The chainlcss aud unbiddcn wi ind,
Oppose the torrents needless course,
And turn aside the whirlwind's force
But dream not that the mighty mind
Will bend before the blast of hate,
Or, quail at dark and causelcss i'll -
For, though all else be desolatc,
1t stoops not from its high estate
4 Marius midst the ruins still
He is not fallen every breeze
That wandcrs o'er Columbia's bosom,
From wild Pcnobscot's trees;
From ocean shorc-from inland seas;
Or where the rich magnolia's blossom
Floats snow like on the sultry wind,
is bearing onward to his car,
An homage to his lofty mind
A need the fallen never find
Apraisc which Patriots only hear!
All hail the hour is Fastening on,
When, vainly tried By SANDERS flame,
Columbia shall behold her son,
Observation-Disclosures laurel gone
AS from the flame of Babylon
The angel guarded trial camel
The slandercr shall be silent then
His spell shall leave the minds Of men,
And higher glory wait upon
The Western Patriots future name.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19
THE DoRR sYMpN TIMERS

The bocoioco mass meeting in proyidence. III
" called 10 symPathze with the Dorrites for The
Imprisonment of their leadef, took place on We'd
nesday' 4th inst Delegations were present from.
MaSsachpsetio and New York. As was sn.
ren . f maj an attempt might be made 10 re-
rae, OoTf rom prison, Gov. Fennsr 81 Rhbas
ls'and' had the Peniteniiary guarded, and tto1Ss
unuef arms IN various parts Of the civ. N5
Sucn attempt, however, was made, and The mr.,
ceedings OF the day passed off quietly: F'O
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19
Vol. xxi.
A CAR d..
ALEXANDER s. HALL,

"A L e K "A N D e n S. II "A L L,
WOULD most respectfully Inform his custom /.
" ers that their account, will be made up to the
first Of July, and rendered 10 them as early as
practicable, when he fully expects that all will
call and close them. as he is DESTROYS according to
his usual practice Of closing his books every six
months as nearly as possible. Attention there
fore to this notice is important to the mutual in
terest of all.
July l9 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19
A VALUABLE FARM
AT PU xIC AUcrro N

I N obedience TO decree Of the Circuit Superior
Court OF Augusta County, pronounced in the
case of Mish Mish and others, we. Com.
missioners appointed for that purpose, will. on
The 23d October next, on the premises, sell at
public auction, TO the highest bidder, tina, valua.
BILE tract of land belonging to The estate of the
late George Mish lying near the town of Mid
dlebrook, in said county of Augusta, containing
five hundred and six,y-one acres
This tract OF land is well improved, is in high
state OF cultivation, and is well worthy the a,ten.
ton of purchasers.
Terms OF sale-So much Of the purchase mo.
ney as will be sufficient to defray the charges and
expenses of sale, will be required in hand, the
residue in four equal instalments, payable in six,
twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months. the
purchaser giving bonds with sufficient security,
and the title will be retained as ultimate security.
Possession will be given on the first day of April
Next reservlng TO the present tenant the right 10
reap and take off The fall crops.
WIN. KINNEY, ,
A. u. II. STUART, SComm'rs.
DAVID FULTZ, }
September g. 1874.
O-The Rockingham Register will insert till
day of sale and send account 10 this Office
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19
P @ u IN l = o

S-Ihe following beautiful and soul stirring line.
from the pen of j. G. Whittier, well known as poet
were FIRST published in the year 1890. They wcr,
true then, they are true no,c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19

Inc New Orleans Pcayune learns verbally
rem Mexico that the Mexican authorities were, at
last dates RECRUITING sailors rapidly for The Next
can navy IN all their ports on the Gulf. The rate
o, wages was SO high as to tempt the cupidity Of
English, and even American sailors, from whom,
thus far all the recruits bad been made.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19

d. SNOW y IN AUeUsr-The Cincinnati papers stafs
inr curing The storm on Tuesday week ;ast,
large hakes Of snow fell al intervals -U''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-19
BROWN, TAYLOR & TUCKER,
(FORMERLY BROWN & TAYLOR,)
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
AND GROCERS,


Ss%,s n +' rsssis %' RICHMOND. VA.
A TrEND to the sale of Tobacco, Flour, Jpncaf
"A and Merchandise generally.
They will keep constantly on hand general
assortment Of Groceries, to which they would cal
the attention Of Country Merchants and others.
= Their Warehouse (being that formerly occupied
by Peyton, Deane and Edwards is near the Ca
nal Basin, one of the most advantageous location.
In the City.
The united efforts Of the members Of the firm
will be used to afford satisfaction to those who
may entrust business to their care.
Liberal advances on Consignments in hand.
REFER TO
SroRM, DrBoIs & Co., New York
CALEB Core Philadelphia.
LEWIS WEDB. Richmond
WYATT CARDwELL, Charlotte Coui fhousc.
WM KINNEY, Staunton, Va.
MAYO CABELL, Nelson Co. Va
4. Judge III Sr. GEO. TucKEn, University Va.
- Richmond, Feb. Is, lS44.-if
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-12-05
OUR "ELORIFICATIONS."

On Thursday evening last ,ourtown--
atleast the Democratic portion of it
was brilliantly Illuminated. Many of
our Democratic friends from the coun-
try were present, and participated in
the transactions Of the evening, which
were conducted in a manner highly
creditable to the well-known peacea-
bic habits of our citizens, generally, land
in manner, too, as little calculated as
possible, to disturb the peace of our
Wing citizens. To be sure, the wings
were not, in fact could not be, pleased
at what took place; but we are not a.
ware that they were personally insulted
by the Democrats.
At about s o'clock, the lighting of
candles commenced; and in a few
minutes, the evening being perfectly
calm, and the "regions above" being
somewhat cloudy, the windows of the
Democratic citizens presented most
brilliant appearance. Many of the
houses were splendidly decorated,
with wreaths Of spruce-pine, &C., a.
round which candles were burning at
convenient distances. Taken altogeth-
er, we We're pleased with the taste,
spirit, manner Of conducting the pro-
ceedlngs.
A procession was formed, iregularly,
early in the evening, which, with the
Woodstock Band, and "Glee Club, +"
composed Of several young Democrats
of Winchester, marched through the
town, and halted opposite the mansion
Of DR.. WuaDER, from the porch of
which Capt. WILLIAMS deferred a
pertinent address to the large and res
pectable assemblage. The procession
then adjourned 10 the "TEMpERANcE
HOUSE, where a supper had been serv-
ed up in fine style. And after dispo-
sing of the fire balls prepared for the
occasion, on the common, The process.
sion quietly dispersed, and went te
ther respective homes.
an On Friday : ming, pursuant to pre-
vians notice, the citizens ofEdinburpl
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-12-05
WING SINCERITY.

!" Prescription Itself to be prescribed"
No candid man, who has noticed
the changes that almost daily take place
in the political world, can fail 10 be
convinced of the utter insincerity Of
the leaders Of the defunct coon party,
in the professions and declarations
which they make to secure popular ia
yor. In 1910, the practice of turn
ing men out Of Office, on account of
their political sentiments, we were told
by Senator Preston, was Itself TO be
prescribed But when they got pos
session of the government, and the
public Offices We're at their disposal,
the gulllotine of prescription was let
loose IN manner more reckless and
merciless than was ever before known
in the history Of the government.
But new chapter in the history OF
the anti-proscriptive whig party, has
been revealed since the defeat of their
champion, HENRY CLAY. They have
not now the power of prescribing
public officers; but, in their madness,
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-12-05
From Forney's Plaindealer.
UP SALT RIVER.

Make way for Salt River, the trains moving
Push on with the Farmer of Ashland
Come, clear up the track, and letall the Cooas
Push on with the Farmer Of Ashland.
We've heard the last sound Of that same old
We've had the last sight Of that same old
Coon,
Wen ne'er meet again by the light Of the
Push on with the Farmer of Ashland.
Our hurnbugs are all ended, our songs are all
sung,
Push on with the Farmer of Ashland.
Our legs are all weary, cur knees are all
sprung,
Push on with the Farmer Of Ashland.
We've heard, &c.
Our barrels are all bursted, our cider IS fed,
Push on with the Farmer Of Ashland;
Our gourds are all broken, our Coons are all
dead,
Push On with the Farmer of Ashland.
We've heard, &c.
Our hopes are all faded, cur hearts are all
broke,
Push on with the Farmer Of Ashland;
We've been licked by cid Dallas, and poison
ed by Polk
Push on with the Farmer of Ashland.
We've heard, &c.
Then up to Salt River with cid Harry Clay,
Push on with the Farmer Of Ashland;
His sun has gone down-so the people all say,
Push on with the Farmer Of Ashland.
We've heard, &c.
Steer free of the snags, and keep up a hard
stroke,
Push on with the Farmer Of Ashland;
For the people have chosen their man-Jlmmy
Polk,
Push on with the Farmer Of Ashland.
We've heard, SC.
They have put our man, Harry Clay in a
fright,
Push on with the Farmer of Ashland;
They have vetoed his claims, and they've
Polked out his sight.
Push on with the Farmer Of Ashland.
We've heard, SC.
Then raise the sails higher, and rattle away,
Push on with The Farmer of Ashland.
Wen tarry no longer to hear cur doom
Salt River will echo its doom too soon
For there we are bound by the light of the
moon
Along with the Farmer Of Ashland.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-12-05

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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-12-05

TERRIBLE We lean from sever
al of our exchange papers, that, since
the election of JIMMY POLK many
of the whig merchants and tradesmen,
in the large cities, have suspended bu-
siness, and say they will be ruined !
Now it is impossible that the success
merely of the Democrats could have
produced so sudden and adverse a
change IT. their fortunes. The unvar-
nished truth is, they had bet largely on
the result Of the election, and lost =
That is no doubt the reason, (and it is
a good one, why these gentlemen have
suspended business. And now they
try to get up panic throughout the
country, and, if possible, make the
people believe it is all owing to Folks
election. Well, perhaps it may be at
tributed to that fact. Had he not been
elected, they would not have lost their
money, that is true. Poor fellows J.
we pity them-but il can't be helped!