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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
LOVE OF COUNTRY.

The Able de Jisle relates Of ain Indian,
who, amid the splendor of Paris beholding 4
banana tree in the 'Jardn DIES Planles, bathed
it with tears, and seemed for moment to be
transported TO his own shore
The Ethiopian imagines God made Ills sandg
and deserts, while angels only we're employed
in forming the rest of the world.
The Maltese, insulated, OH "a rock. dfs6ns
guish their lands by The appellation;
'Fhc flowers Of the world
The Javanese have such an affection for ths
place Of their nativity. that no ADVANTAGES cafy
lnduce mem, their agricultural tribes in part1y
cuiar, to quit the tomb Of their rathers.
The Norwegians, proud oftheir barren sh51I
mis-, 'nscribe upon rix dollars. Spirit, fov5
atty, valor and whatever is honorable. lei tiS
world learn amongst the rocks Of Forsse$
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How IT WAS DONE "A Loco friend gives
us the following instance of the political hon.
estv Of one OF the Liberty" party. There
were twelve aboiitionisls lin one of the cohfity
towns who were Wing in sentiment. Fearing
they might upon reflection cast their vote for
Wing candidates, he visited each one and OBJ
tanned pledge that they would vote the Bir-
ney ticket When the day of election arrived
they fulfilled their pledge, but he who had
been so active in exhorling his friends to be
consistent, voted the straight Locofoco ticket;
and now boasts among his Loco friends of his
success BMfaLo Commercial adUcrtiser!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
AN ELEGANT DESIGN.

While Washington, after serving his coun-
try faithfully for many years, lived in retire
ment at Mt Vernon, Mrs Won Berschel, an
intimate friend of the family, presented Mrs.
washington on her illuslrious husbands birth
day with an elegant fancy piece, designed and
executed by herself The bust of the hero was
well painted, and the likeness tolerabIy well
preserved. Near il were the Three Sisters OF
whom the first appeared to be occupied in spin
ming the thread of his lfe--the second in winding
it-and The third was withheld by the strong
arm OF the Genius Of Immortality from apply
ing to 1t the fatal shears-whlle Fame from her
adamanthe rock, snatches the thread, and bears
1T OIL into eternity. II was beautiful and
appropriate tribute on the Presidents birth
day The following lines were inscribed be-
meath the picture
m n van the sisters ply with busy care,
I 20 reei OIL years from Glory's deathcss heir
On, Iai, lhings may pass-His Fame shall never die,
'''Soueo from FATE 10 IMMoRrALtTY.
Hartford Journal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
A PILGRIM RELIC.

The New York Courier saws that the Con
necticut Historical Society has had recent
windfall, which SO pleases the members that,
Judging from the exhulta,ion over it in the
Hartford papers, one would almost think they
looked upon their good luck as very nearly a
compensation for the loss of the election. 1t
comes in the shape of the identical Deal Ches,
formerly owned by Elder Brewster, the cele-
brated companion of the Rev. Dr. Robinson
and the rest of the Pilgrims who landed a,
Plymouth in 1920. The chest was brought
over in the May Flower, and is identified not
only by It's original marks, but by other sat
isiactory testimony. 1t has always remained
in possession of the lineal descendant of the
Elder. 1t passed from him into the hands of
his son William Brewster, thence into the
possession Of his grandson Joseph Brewster,
and afterwards into the possession of his great
grand daughter Ruth Brewster, who married
Mr.. William Sampson, and removed to West
Springfield in Massachusetts, where she died,
lew years since, al great age, in the family
OF Henry Day, from whom Dr. Robbins pro-
cured it. 1t is made of Norway Pine, and
was probably procured in Holland.
Those who have seen Weir's great painting
of the departure of the Pilgrim Ship from
Holland, will recollect the figure of the vene-
rable Elder Brewster as one of the most pro-
minent and most striking of the groupe on the
deck OF that vessel, and we by no means mar
vel at the great interest attached TO the well
authenticated relic, or wonder at the good for
tune the Historical Society of Connecticut
consider to have fallen upon it in the posses
sion OF such treasure.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
nEouEsIs ro REtIGIoUs soCIE1fEs.


We observe that the Synod Of the (old SCHOOL,
Presby terrain Church, which convehed az Norfolk
a few days ago, adopted series OF resolutions IN
opposition to the prayer Of The Menoiial, to be
presented to the next Legislators, praying The
passage of a law granting The privilege to hei'.
gous Societies OF holding property, given OF DO.
queathed to them, under suitable limitations and
restrictions. The fate of the application would
| have been very doubtful even had al! the Reli-
gious denominations united in the application:
there will be of course very little prospect Of its
success. il. instead of being thus united, Of
tho most numerous and influential of them are
opposed to it.
We observe, too, i'm the Richmond papers, d
challenge from the Rev. DIR. Plummer to Messrs:
VIM III. mcfarland and James Lyons, esq. who
had been appointed, at the last session OF the
Episcopal Convention of the Diocese of Virginia,
to prepare memorial to the IegislatIte on the
subject, to discuss the eapcdtes,cy Of the proposed
lac, in that city, during the first week in Decem-
ber-Dr Il. proclaiming his decided hostility to
the application.
DIR. Plummer seems 10 be of the impression
that the law would be dangerous innovation up.
on The uniform policy of the State hereto!ofe, and
tina, 1t will have a tendency to mperil religious
liberty. We confess we are unable to perceive
the possibility of such result-tkough 1t the
challenge should be accepted by Mr.. Lyohs OF
MIR. Maciarland, or by the Rev. DIR. Styles, Rev:
DIR. Waller, Rev. Mr. Woodbridge, Or Rev. DR..
Empie, to either one of whom it is extended in
the event that Messrs. Lyons and Mcfarland de-
cline the discussion, we shall probably avail our
selves ut the occasion to become more enlighten.
ed on the subject.
Na-~ememter that. Mt the Education Conyen-
tior 'e'i in Richmond, several winters ago, DR..
Plummer very decidedly and eloquently opposed
an application, then proposed to be made to the
Legislature, for the enactment OF law requiring
the Bible TO be made a textbook in the Primary
Schools, sustained by the Literary Fund; and his
leading objection to that proposition grew out of
his hostility TO all legislation ON matters purely
OF religious concern, as dangerous in its tendency
and pernicious its results. We thought at the
time that there considerable FEASIBILITY In
his reasoning, and we think so still but really
we cannot conceive what latent danger can, by
the remoiest possibility, Turk in law, which, Ii
milling the amount of money that may be held by
any one denomination authorizes board of truss
tees to hold, within that limit, such property as
may be given or bequea,hed to that denomnailohs
for literary, scientific or charitable purposes.IAWe
shall listen to DR.. Plummer's argument, however;
(should he make one,) with great pleasure-for
we are satisfied, if he shall even fail TO win us
TO his opinion, shall be both INSTRUCTED and
delighted by his ability, learning and eloquence.
Ly,,ch6urg PirginiGn.
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M I s. @ lA u "a A " z o
A BAD BA Z G AIN.

The following occurred in one of the towns
OF Massachusetts not far from Rhode island
II is compound Of rum and benevolence, aope-
lite and cunning, high aud low depravitv, such
= as seldom comes TO light.
Husband, what do you think have done
TO day?' said Mrs. G. TO the keeper of a cour-
try store, where the drunkard's % be Joyful
was still sold, upon his return to dinner.
Il cannot possibly tell, my dear; dare say
something clever.
well, | never did such thing before, but
the man looked so pitiful, ] thought would
encroach upon your wardrobe, little, for
once, as knew you could well supply the
poor creatures wants without any inconven-
fence to YOURSELF
II on have given away one of my coats,
suppose; hope you didn't make mistake,
and give my go to meeting one, did your
'Oh, no, gave away one of your shirts.
He said he'd none, and he called to beg one
SO gave hun one, and he went off as happy
"es If had given him a COW. don't know
when have seen such smile of ioy at so
small gift
'Given shirt" ! should like TO know
who there is so poor as to be without shirt
-Sisi 'Ns-r Jc'v,Ns - a. $1,000. noun
of, and don't believe but he has shirt as
poor drunkard as he is.
Tom Jones there, don't believe but it
was Jones; have heard you describe him.
and it was him know He looked cunning.
and that smile Of his seemed half ioy, half
fun, and if was Irish, should say the other
half Sapage.'
'Very like it was Jones, for he has been in
the store TO day.
'tias he ? and had hea short Jacket on. and
holes in his pants, and miserable shoes with
out stockings"
sJust so'
'he is the very man. Had he bundle, or
had he put his shirt on? p
sHe had bottle, as usual, but saw no
bundle and did not notice whether he had a
collar or mol p
His bottle! well, hope you did not fill it
Tor him, for that would seem like the story in
the paper lately where the wife told tile hus-
band she would supply the drunkard's family
ont OF the house, as long as he supplied the
rum from the store. Did you let him have
any !"
ANY what my dear, moasses or vinegar ?
4 OH have no objections to nv selling him
any thing ne will pay for ?
sYes have. you know have, ] would not
sell him rum for pay, and you may trust him
for any thing else. l wish you would let him
have molasses. His wife would be clad of
that. But did you let him have any rnm?'
yes my dear, did. He seemed SO feeble,
and wished that would let him have little
sHow much p
sHalf piht y
Hall pint! enough to make him get drunk
and ne will lose his shirt before he gets home,
and might as well have turned him off with
out 1t. Well now, husband, let me know. do
you trust Jones for rum p
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
AN INFAMOUS SLAVE SHIP CAPTURED.

The notorious Spanish slave brig BolIodue, was
captured by II. B. Nj. brig Albatros, on the 10th
OF August in the neighborhood of Galenas. She
has made twenty-five or twenty-ihfee successful
voyages, and during that time has been capthfsd
three times, each time condemned and cola. and
every time bought by the slavers. She was built
at Baltimore. and sent from that port to the colony
OF Liberia with emigrants, and sailed for Havana
with cargo of slaves. Her capture caused
much excitement among those engaged in this in:
famous traffic, as her Sailing qualities were SO re-
markably good that tfo,hing on the coas: in the
shape of sailing vessels it was supposed could
oyertake her.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05

The following editorial remarks are from Will
mer q Smiths European Times. 1t will be seen
that the charges brought against certain persons
in England of interfering with the recent cleo,
TONS In this country are publicly admitted TO be
true. The article commences by stating that the
init Corn-Low League is again in the field, its
operations having been suspended on account of
abundant harvests and revival of trade most
successful meeting was held at Manchester on
the 24th October. Its funds are stated to be so
ample, that no call for contributions will be made
this year. The article then says:
by the way, some interest has been excited
here at the growlings which boom across the At
ianlic, IN connexion with the Leagues distribu-
ton of its pamphlets during the contest for the
Presidency. How far Messrs. Golden, Bright
q GO. are justified in busyng themselves with
the domestic politics Of another country we ill
not stop to inquiries but certain it Isl that they re-
gard the leading statesmen of the American II.
Mon, as pursuing, in their "protec,iye'' views
the most deusive Policy. America. thew con.
tend, beyond any other country has most TO naip
by free trade; and 'protection," which is only a.
Eother word Tor taxing the whole country i'm fa-
yor oil peculiar branch Of trade, or a particular
district, cannot work well for The interests of the
American people generally. Such are their views
In distributing these tracts and pamphlets, for do.
ing which they have been liercely assaled by a
portion OF the American press. About the mere
party distinctions Of the candidates, thew care
nothing. Whether the Wings or the Locos sue
coed, is TO them ii matter of indifference. and
they are equally regardless of the local questions
which separate the competitors for the chair of
Washington. Free trade with all Tie countries
OF the world, is their only lmpeIlinr motive
We offer no opinion as TO the Correctness or ofher.
wise OF this theory. Our province is merely TO
state facts leaving our readers TO draw the infer
ence for Themselves.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
a HARD WJSTFg.

The ensuing winter, according 70 prophecy in
various quarters, will be very severe, And We
see by the French news Of the Britannia that NJ .
hHago. the distinguished Partisan Philosopher.
has made similar prediction. II would be well
10 prepare for such winter, whether il comes or
not. The benevolent should, therefore, do ali
they can to shield the poor against the snfTerings
which such severe weather muet, IL It comes, oe,
casion.--Riel. Compile.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
NORTH AND SOUTH.

III the subject were not too grave for mirth, it
would be amusing to observe the opposite hopes
entertained by the Democracy North and the De-
mocracy South, of the political blessings to be
reaped from the success of their united exertons
in elec,ing Mr. Pok--the Tariff candidate of
Pennsy lvania and the Free Trade candidate of
South Carolina. Hear them: Nat Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05

Yellow Butter in winter is made by posting in
the yeilt Of eggs near the termination Of cburn-
ing. This also makes very fine and sweet but
ter 1t has hitherto been kept great secret by
many, but It's great value requires publicity. IN
many places it is usual TO substitute little finely
scrsYed carrot for the egg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
EM1GRANTs FOR LIBERIA.

The schr. Chipoli, Capt. Manning, sailed from
Baltimore to Liberia few days ago, carrying
between sixty and seventy emigrans, under the
auspices Of The Maryland Colonization Society.
OF this number, thirty were manumnied by Mrs.
Wilson Of Kentucky, and twenty-seven by Mrs.
Tompkns Of Virginia. The rest were from Ma
ryland.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
sTfrNrN

Advices have been received at New Orleans
from the city of Mexico up to the Cd instant
The Chamber of Deputies have refused to vote
the loan required by SANTA ANNA TO carry on the
campaign against Texas. Amajority of the COM
mittee to which the subject was referred, reported
that the Executive should be authorized TO obtain
loan Of three millions of dollars. Subsequent
ly the Chamber refused, by vote of Al to II, to
entertain the proief dc loi recommended by the
committee. The members opposed to the loan
maintained that, to save the Republic from en-
barrassments and dangers with which she was
menaced, there must be complete change of
Ministry.
The New Orleans Picayune says
We are confirmed in the belief that Santa An
ma does not carry with him majority of the best
disposed part of the republic; but this portion of
the Mexican population appears disposed to in
sst as strongly as any. that Texas must be reco.
vered. They make this point of national hon
or; but in our humble opinion il is more the die
tate of national pride than of any reasonable
expectation of success. Those best informed in
Mexican affairs think revolution inevitable
many that The train is already laid, and that the
explosion will be heard Immediately.
The Minister of Finance, Trigueros, has re-
signed his position. Gricvous charges had been
made against him, and he had previously en-
pressed his desire to retire from the adm:nistra-
ton, but the wishes of his associates in power
induced him to remain. Senior ID. Francisco has
been appointed Professionally Minister in place of
Senior Trigueros.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05

The two Mexican war-s,eamers, the Montezu-
ma and Guadalupe, and the brig of war Santa An
ma, sailed from New-York, where they had been
for some time undergoing repair, on the a4th ult,
for Vera Cruz. The Mexican Minister, General
Almonte, is, Still n New-York.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05

The magnificent danseuse Taglioni has signed
an agreement with an adventurous speculatot
from New York, MIR. Ttenk, by which she on
cages to accompany him to America, and play iii
all the States and in all the theatres which he
shall appoint. Mr.. rrenk is to pay all travelling
and other expenses, and share the produce WITH
Mdlle. agliohi.--guaranteeing to her only mi!
nimum benefit of G5000 So great is the desire
TO see the Taglioni beyond the Atlantic, that tho
American is thought to have made an excellent
bargain.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05

How can those Editors sleep quietly, even d.
mid the tranquilzng effects of victory, who. du-
ring the late excited canvass, stigmatized Mr.:
Clay as a gambler, drunkard, swearer, Sabbath
breaker, dueilist, murderer, debauchee, and every
thing that reckless cslumny could invent to de.
stroy his moral character. Does not the sss,ill
small voice" of conscience haunt them in theii
dreams ?--Rdleigh Register.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
AN ELECToR FOR GOV. CAss.

The Detroit Advertiser of Monday last, says il
hears that one of the Electors in Michigan s. has
already signfied his intention of voting for Gov.
Cass." We have heard, says the Buffalo Com.
mercial, rumors of like intentions TO bolt from
the support of Polk in other States than In Mich
ilgan Mr.. Polk was no,otously nominated by
fraud upon the democratic republican doctrinc
that majority should rule.-N ]. Annerieen.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05

The late crop Of potatoes in Ireland is found I'd
exceed the produce Of any year on record. The
abundant growth of this vegetable has surpassed
all expectations; and the poor mans harvest;
which is now but opening, exhibits in the small
Unable root
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
II A U N IN O Ns-
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1914.
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Journal Of Commerce says that President
Tyler will urge the Immediate annexation of Tex
as in his opening Message to Congress, and that
he has strong hopes of carrying the project in-
to execution dtrlng the short remaining portion
of his Administration.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05

Newbury, at the recent election, and voted for
Henry Clay, who voted for Gen. Washington
when he was chosen President. They were Ben.
jamn Colman, aged SO; Silas Little, aged 81, and
Aaron ROGERS, aped S9.-Bnstnn AiLns.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
From the Montreal Gazette.

So far as we can Judge from the American pa
pers, OF which the majority that we see, being
from the New England States, are in favor of Mr.,
Clay, the Presidential election is going decidedly
In favor of MIR. Polk. This is very important
event 1t decides the opinion of the democracy
oil the United STATES in favor Of the relaxation Of
their commercial system, and the admission of
foreign that is of British manufactures, without
reference to the protection of the domestic pfodu-
Ger. in its results it cannot fail TO have most
important influence on the relations between Ca
NADIA and the mother country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05

a 'aise friend is like shadow on dial,
wn nc. appears in fine weather, bot vanishes
at the approach Of cloud.
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Terms Of the Spectator.

,W-THE SPECTATOR published once a week, by
hESroN Harper, at Two Dollars year, paid in ad-
vance or Two Dollars and Fifty Gents if delayed be-
yond the expiration ofthc year No subscription will
DC but at the option ofthe editor until all
arrearagcs are paid.
v0-Aii communications TO the editor by mail must be
postpaid, or they will not be attended 10.
Advcrtiscments of thirteen lines (oriess insert
co nrce times for dollar, and twenty cents for
each subsequent continuance Larger advertisements in
tne same proportion liberal discount made to advcr
Users by the year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05

PORK.-This article is now selling in our
market at 81, which it seems will be The settled
price. Sales are slow, in consequence of the
westheJ,--Lyrc6buyg rirs,
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The Lexington, Ky. Observer of the 2Oth ha6

the following paragraph:
A meeting Of the friends OF Hon. HENRY Clay
will be held at the Cont House, on the second
Monday in December, next County Court day, TO
adopt suitable means of testfying their unshakeh
confidence in, and their tindimins!ed attachments
to the great Statesman and pure Patriot.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05

Let us add to the above glance at how the .e-
suit is regarded abroad. 1t is thought that the
success of the Free Trade candidate will be par
ticularly acceptable in all countries which find
market in our country for their products. The
Montreal Gazette, high Tory paper, claims the
result as decision "of the Democracy in favor
of the admission of British Manufactures with
out reference to the protection of the domestic
producer"
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A WORLD LOVEAT HOME.
BY }. ,. REYNOLDS.

by J. ,. REYNOLDS.
~~>S~~~>~>~~~~,~~>-~>><o
The earth hath treasures, fair and bright,
Deep buried in her caves,
And ocean hidcth many a gem,
With his blue curling waves.
Yet not within her bosom dark,
Or meath the dashing foam,
Lies there a treasure cquallng
A world of love at home.
True, sterling happiness and joy
Arc not with gold allied;
Nor can it yield pleasure like
merry home freside.
] envy not the man who dwclls
In stately hall or dome,
If mid his splcndor he hath not
A world of love at home.
The friends whom time hath proved sincere
IT'S they alone can bring
A sure relief to hearts that droop
Meath sorrows heavy wing.
Though care and trouble may be mine,
As down life's path ! roam,
III heed them not while still have
world Of love ut home.