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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY,
Not present.
SfGunfOn, Va

The examination Of the pupils connected with
TINS Institution took place on Thursday and Fri
day of the past week. The exercises of eact
day were Witnessed by visitors, and it is source
oil some regret that on the last day the number O
relatives and friends OF the Young students was
so great that all could not be comfortably accom-.
Inodated In an age, when il has become com.
mon TO lavish lndiscrjminate and eXtravagan.
compliments upon schools Of learning, however
undeserving they may be, il is not little refresh.
ing TO ind an institution conducted that praises
/ bestowed upon II are founded in rigid truth and
will bear the test Of the most severe scrutiny.-
Inc recItations Of the pupils in this Seminary
were such as TO convince all who attended, that
Tie accomplished instructors had succeeded i'm So
curing the only truly valuable object in such en-
terprises. NO students coulG have recited as did
these, who had not applied 10 their studies steady
deliberate and perseverig labour such exer,ion
as VIII make not merely snowy and fascinating
girls, but well instructed and valuable women
Where all acquitted themselves so well, it would
seem almost lnvidious TO distinguish, yet wo can
notdeny ourselves the pleasure Of briefly noticing
the class in algebra. This admirable study. so
well adapted to the purpose of training and dis
ciplIning the mind, and Of giving to it habits of
close and accurate thought, has been introduced
III this SEMINARY with remarkable SUCCESS The
equations solved were by no means easy; they
were selected without discrimination, and the
proof was complete that the young ladies had not
merely applied rules which they did not under
stand, but that they had seized upon the prnci-
pies involved in this beautiful science DAN
blgne's noble history Of the Reformation present.
ed another siudy-the recita,ons upon which
were deeply interesting. The course of instruc-
ton upon which The pupils were examined is
complete, and the music by which the exercises
were occasionally varied, was such as TO prove
mat 10 This department most sedulous attention
has been given.
AT about half past one o'clock on Friday, the
examination was closed, and the pupils united in
singing farewell ode, written by one of their
number-unaHected and simDle--yet full of pa
ihos. This song so thoroughly enlisted the feel
Ings OF the young students who were about 10
part, that they could not, without difficulty, COM
plste Il; and the last sianza WAS almost lost amid
sobs and tears of genuine emotion. Let the
friends OF this institution rejoice-it is already,
and IT will continue TO be, blessing to all who
partake of It's advantage Conn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04
i Fl T. w HIG POLIO
AS CONDENSED BY MIR. CLAY

g a sound National Currency, regulated by the
VIII and authority of the Nation.
An adequate Revenue, with fair Protection
to American Industry.
"Just restraints TO the Executive Power en-
6racing further restriction on the exercise of the
Veto.
"A faithful administration of the Public Do.
main, with an equitable distribution of the pro-
ceeds OF the sales of it, among all the States.
An Honest and Economical administration
OF the Government, leaving Public Officers per-
iect freedom OF thought, and of the right Of sulT-
rage; but with suitable restraints against i'm
proper Interference in elections.
I" An amendment Of the Constitution limiiino
the Incumbent Of the Presidential office to sim
gle ierm.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04
WING ELECTORS FOR VIRGINIA.

Dist. ROBERT H. WHITFIELD, of Isle of Wight
JOHN Il. SHELL, of Brunswick.
HENRY P IRVING, Of Cumberland.
90 JOSEPH X. IRVING, of Amherst
5GEORGE II. GlLMER, of Pittsylvaua
<' 6VALENTINE w. SOUTHALL, of Albcmarlc
JOHN JANNEY, of Loudoun.
EDWARD T. TAYLOE, of King George.
9RALElGH r. DANIEE, of Richmond City.
10 MOREAU BOWERS, OF Williamsburg.
-' IL ANDREW HUNTER, of Jefferson,
&c ~ ALEXANDER ii. ii. STUART, of Augusta
Is WILLIAM b. PRESTON, of Montgomery.
Ia ANDREW s. FULTON, of wythe,
&c is ALLEN t. CAPERTON, of Monroe
no avoJ5rfNE Il. SMITH Ut Harrison
Ia JAMES M. STEPHENSON, of Tyisr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04
THE DETERMINATION OF MEXICO.

The Spanish journal published in the city of
New Iork-ihe "Noiicjoso de Ambos Mundos''
OF Saturday morning. gives the text of des-
spatch from Senior Bocanegra, the Mexican Fo-
reign Minister to General Almonte, which reach
ed the latter gentleman on Thursday, by way
Of HAVANA This despatch was forwarded
after the arrival of Mr.. G.. l.. Thompson
at the city of Mexico, on his mission from the
Government OF the United States; and was for
warded by way Of Havana, expressly to meet and
contradict any rumors that might be set afloat in
this country, Of willingness on the part Of Next
co to assent TO the annexation Of Texas.
Senor Bocanegra informs General A!monte, in
the most emphatic terms, that Mexico will never
assent to The annexation---tIat the government
and The nation are immovably determined to resist
the project and reject all proposals for its consun-
nation, whether accompanied or moi by offers of
compensation. And General Almonie is au,hori-
zed and instructed to contradict, in the most for
NAL manner, any assertion or ntimation Of a DIFF
ierent character.
The despatch is dated May 30.
The Notcioso announces the arrival i'm New
oTk OF Don Jose Gonzalez de la Vega, bearer of
desPatches 10 General Almonte, containing full
instructions on the subject of Mr.. Thompson's
mission.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04
MIR. PEYTON'S RESIGNATION

In our last paper, the appointment of THOMAS
- NICHE, esq. to the Office Of Commonwealth
attorney Tor Augusta county, in the place of JOHN
Al. PEVToN, esq. resigned, was announced. We
now learn from friend, (having been absent
from town at the timc,) that upon returning into
the hands of the Court the Office which he had so
long and so ably and faithfully filed, MIR. Pay
TON delivered short but pertinent and touching
'aiedictofy. lie said 1t was just thir,y-two years
since he had been honored by the Court with the
aPPointment-that In casting his eyes along the
eench' he perceived but single magistrate who
was present on that occasion. He recognized,
however, the sons, the relatives and friends of his
former friends; and that alike from the fathers
and the sons, he had received tokens of conf
dence which had gratfed him through this LAPSE
OF years. His great purpose, he said, had al
ways been to protect the rights of the Common
wealth, and perform the duties of an officer Of the
Court; and he thanked the Court for their forbear-
ance when he had erred, and for their uniform
confidence and kindness towards him.
After MIR. Peyton took his seat, L. WAppEL.
ESQ.,, member Of the Court presented the follow
ing minute, which was adopted by unanimous
vote, and ordered to be spread upon the records
AUGUSTA County CouRT, ,
LIST d0y Of the June Term, 1874.
JOHN Fl. PEYToN, Esquire, who has acted as
Commonwealth Attorney If this county for
thlrty-two years, having on this day resigned the
SAID Office, the Justices Of the county in full ses-
sion at their June Term, do, with unanimous con-
sent, express their high sense of Mr.. Peyton's
long and valuable services. They add willing
testimony to the distinguished ability, fidelity and
zeal, with which he has guarded The interests of
the Commonwealth within the limits Of the coun-
y-to his imparlaity, prudence. and frmness
rs public prosecutor. and to the commendable
courtesy which has marked his intercourse with
the Court, as becoming public officer and repre-
sentative OF the Commonwealth. And il is the
VIII OF the Court that this testimonial, as an adj
dit'onal tribute OF respect. be spread upon the re
cords.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

Mr.. Benton, in letter published in the Mis-
sourian, speaks of the nominations of the Demo-
cratic National Convention at Baltimore ~ the
result OF an intrigue, which has nulIi6ed the
choice OF the people, and the rights of the people,
and the principles Of our government, in the per-
son OF Mr.. Van Buren.''-Yei he acquis Messrs.
Polk and Dallas Of all participation in it, and
says that neither of them should be injured or
prejudiced by it. We suppose, then, that he will
GO for them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

SCOT-SvlLLE AND STAUNTON TURNPIKE.
AT a meeting ofthe citizens o. Scottsyille. held
at the Eagle Hotel on the 18th Of June. 1914. TO
take into consideration the subject of a Macad-
I amzed Road from, that town to Stauntop. the
meeting was organized by calling John b. Hart.
Esq. to The Chair, and the appointment of John
s. Martin Secretary.
Whereupon the following preamble and resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
whereas the trade OF an extensive region of
country west Of the Blue Ridge, which heretofore
found market in the city of Richmond, Is be-
coming diverted to Baltimore in consequence
chiefly of the bad condition of the Stanton and
ocousvil!e Turnpikc-that road having become
almost impossible in the winter, aud being inca
paole from the nature Of its soil, of receiving
permanent Improvement from the unasssted Ell
torts oi the Stockholders, whose heavy ANIMAL
expenditures produce no percep,ible beneht-and
such change OF trade being detrimental to the
revenue OF The Commonwealth, and highly in-
curious to many OF lis citizens, il is proper that
all who feel an interest in arresng it should unite
In representation Of their wishes 10 the Leyis-
lature-'Iherefore,
Reso'red, That'a standing committee of nine
disappointed, whose duty it shall be to correspond
with all who are willing TO unite in an effort to
procure aid from the Legislature for the purpose
Of Matchmaking the Staunion and Scot,svilIe
turnpike, and whose duty shall also be to collect
the necessary information to he laid before that
body.
Whereupor the chair appointed Geo. w. Ram
do'ph. DIR. G. ID. Payne, Jno Tyler, w Ma
SON. Ihos Staples. Peter G Hogg. f II Moon,
Matthew Blair, and on motion, the Chairman
was added to said committee
Resoiced, That we recommend TO the citizens
OF Richmond, 1.-THE counties OF Augusta, Rock
ingham, and all others interested, the appoint-
ment oil like committees for similar purposes
hesoiUed, That it will be expedient for the
friends Of that Improvement to assemble in con-
Iven'ion at some convenient point prior to the
session of the Legislature.
Resoired, That the Secretary transmit TO the
Editors of the Richmond Compiler, the proceed
lngs OF this meeting with the request to publish
,hrin' and that the Richmond Enquirer, Richmond
wig, Charlottesville Advocate, Staunton Specta-
tor, Rockingham Register and Lexington Gazette,
be requested to publish the same in their respec-
tive papers.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JNO. b. HART, Chm.
). MARTIN, Secretary.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

cauon' and should We have the pleasure OF find.
ing In you concurrence Of opinion. we hope that
you VIII cooperate with us in the efforts we are
mak,nS 20 concentrate the excrtons Of all inter.
eseo, IN order that the petition which il is in con-
temptation to- present to the next Legislature may
carry as much weight with i, as possible.
Respectfully. &c.
GEORGE w. RANDOLPH,
JAMES w. MASON,
JOHN TYLER,
JOHN b. HART,
PETER G.. AOGG,
r. II. MOON,
THOS. STAPLES,
GEO. B. PAYNE,
MATHEW BLAIR.
:, To Messrs. Bernard Peyton, II. w. e. J.
Fry 20, Kent, Kendall e. Atwater, Workman,
meGruder q Co.: Webb. Bacon g. Co; Blair q
Drockenorough, Brown. Taylor g. Tucker, Shields
u Soherville, Alfred Il. Harris, John ]. Faris 4.
Co. II. G. TomPkins e. Co, Fleming James g.
Co. Wadswor,h, Turner & Co, Jno. N Gordon.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

Gov. Dom SGNTENoED.-By passengers who
arrived yesterday morning from Rhode Island, we
learn that Thomas w. Dorr, CORNER woud-be
Governor of that State.) was on Thursday sem
fenced by the Supreme Court, sitting at Newport,
10 the Stale Prison for lile.-A nice ed6ce for the
accommodation Of State offenders was erected "A
the head of the Cove, Providence, five or six
years ago, at a cost OF $4,000. There Governor
Dorr will take up his quarters in solitary confinel
ment, with hard labor,-which in that Prison
chiefly consists in making paper fans,-uness he
smeuid see mt to petition for pardon, and swear
allegiance to The existing government, in which
case he VIII probably be discharged. There. is
no vIndictive feeling towards him on the part of
ihe government or people of Rhode Island, but
lhey are determined that the laws shall be sus-
armed and that persevering transgressors shall
81 '""'
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FOURTH OF JULY.

I'VE hope that those of our fellow-ci,izens who
are disposed to celebrate the glorious anniversary
OF our National independence in a rational and
patriotic spirit, will not fail to pa,ronize the La
DIES DINNER, to be given in the beautiful
grove oil tho Virginia Institution to-day. The
arrangements, we doubt not, will all be tasteful
and comfortable; and the presence and smiles of
the Ladies will be enough Of themselves to ensure
the good order and endowment of the ,omnanv
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04
THE SCHOoLMATES' ADIEU,
sung at he -annual Examination Of the augusta
Female Seminary, June %, 1914

Written by Miss ANNE MARIA NJ. CLARKE, one o.
pupils Music composed by Mrs. BAILEY.
Swift the wings Of time have borne us
Through long scholastic year
Mid our pleasures rich in blessing,
Who the last farewell can hear9
But alas, II must be given,
Dearest friends on earth must part,
Let us lift our thoughts TO heaven,
Ask for grace TO soothc each heart.
U, the moment still draws nearer,
Now the time has come to part
Who can bear the tic to sever,
Which has bound us heart TO heart?
No, that tic shall FER be broken
Though VIC are doomed to part
Feelings, that cannot be spoken,
Will remain in every heart.
Deep engraved on mcm'ry's tablet
Arc the scenes Of pleasures past
In our bosoms we will cherish
Them, so long as life shall last.
When before our affairs knccling,
Well invoke the God of love
That since here VIC must be severed,
We may meet in heaven above
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

The Philadelphia Sentinel, paper that sus-
famed Harrison in lS40, now goes for Polk and
Dallas.-paNeD Star.
Not exactly SO, Mr.. "Star;' that paper sssus-
fained' MIR. Van Buren,. 1t is true it never
joined in the general ribadry of the Van Buren,
press against General IIarrson-but was con-
Quoted with fairness and dignity. For that rea-
son 1t may have been mistaken for Wing paper
oy some who act on the principle that by throwing
mud enough, some Of it must stick.
DO you take! as Ollapod says.-Terb. San.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04
The National IntellIgencer, in alIusion to In

The National lntellIgencer, in allusion to The
caumnies so studiously framed and diffused a.
gainst Mr.. Clay, advises that no serious notice be
taken OF them--which is undoubtedly the best
course to be pursued with regard to such shame
less fabrlcations. TO undertake grave refut,.
lion of false charge, one is obliged to suppose
that some, cognizant of the facts, may believe il
TO be true. The lbels on Mr.. Clay would be
i'ited up out of the depths of their own infamy
by such supPosition. The Intelligent er saws:
Seriously, upon the experience of nearly forty
years near and constant observation of the ac-
IONS and motives of Mr. Clay, we take upon our
81 Ives to assure the younger friends of our pro-
lession, who have not enjoyed the same advan-
,age, that The man does not live no can tInly al
lege any thing TO inpeach in the slightest degree
me honor, the integrity, the manIness, or the
dIsinterested patriotism Of the great Statesman Of
The West. HE is not man TO be defended a.
galnst such twopenny inventions, as base natures
Only can conceive, and weak minds only give
credit to. Such calumnies, unanswered. fall
harmless at his feet He lives and breatbes in
an elemen, above their level. His very counte-
mace bellies them:
For in those lofty looks is close implied
Scorn oil base things, disdan Of foul dishonor
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

The Enquirer has been authorized by Mr.. Call
noun to say that he disapproves of the Disunion
sentiments. or the expression Of them, (Which, is.
does not appear.) recently made by The public
meetings in South Carolina. We do not doubt
but that the publication OF these sentiments is
vastly unpleasant at this junrture, to the Hon.
Secretary of State. 1t furnishes a strong confir.
nation of the truth of Col Bentcn's charge, that
these men are intent a dissolution of The u
mon, and that the late Texas Treaty was design
ed TO promote that reasonable scheme 1t con-
vinces the people of the truth Of that ckarge and
being premature development, made by the very
men Implicated, there is TO possibility of escape
Uhig
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a Washington correspondent of the New Yorl
Exnress Mriias-

a Washington correspondent of the New York
Express writes
An extra session Of the Cabine, was held YES
'erday' (Iune 22d,) at which the question, it is
rumored, of an extra session of Congress- w,S
hXed upon, or at least debated, and the first of
October was assigned for its commencement. 1t
IS further rumored amongst the Tyler men tina,
three members Of the Cabinet-Messrs Calhoun.
Mason, and Nelson-have made their continu.
ance In the Cabinet the sine qua nsn OF the with
drawal OF the President from the campaign as a
candidate. Contrary TO my usual rule of believ-
ing rumors these come in such shane that am
forced TO believe the substance of them true.
That the extra session of the Cabinet was held. I
Know to be true; that the Tyler men believe the
objects TO have been what l have stated, know
also.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

AN EXCELLENT DlsTfNcrIoN-The Editor Of
the Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer, in a very able ex-
position Of the duty of Southern Wings in the
present contest, says: "Others may range them
selves under the banner Of Polk, DaDiss and
Texas. We array ourselves under the standard
bearing on It's ample folds, Clay. FreiinghuyseD
and the United States "--.8kr. Gaz.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

~ The past week has been quite an "Anni
versary week. among the Literary and Benevo-
lent institutions in onr town. AS yet, we have
had no account Of the examinations in the Aca-
deny, and in the school of Mr.. PowKns; and as
we were not at homo when either Of them was
held, we must rely upon the friends of each to
furnish a report Of them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

Meetings have been held in Botetourt and Al
Ieghany counties TO appoint delegates to the Con-
ven'ion which is TO meet at Lewisburg on the
18th OF August next, for the purpose Of demand
Ing OF the Legislature vigorous prosecution of
The James River improvement westward, or the
removal of the restrictions upon the Baltimore
and Ohs Rail Road Companv.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

The Washington Globe of Saturday states that
Mr. Bib declines accepting the office of Secre.
tary of the Treasury. His office of Chancellor
Of Kentucky it thus appears is not to be thrown
away for the honor of short service in Cant.
Tyer's cabinet.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

Closer draws the chord Of friendship.
When sweet home appears in view.
When by early scenes surrounded.
Scenes Of lovc--the first we knew.
Anxious friends there wait to greet US,
la whose hearts affections dwell,
Home they call us--we mast meet them;
Teachers, classmates, all farewell.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

. The Polki,es and Disnnionsts of South Caro-
lima propose to call Convention Of the slave
holding States at Nashville, in August, ",o take
INTO consideration the question of annexing Tex
as to the Union, if the Union will accept it !; or,
u the Union will not accept it, then of annexinu
Texas to the Southern States"!
And that the Convention request the President
to "call Congress together Immediately; when
the final issue shall be made up, and the al,erna-
yves distinctly presented to the Free Suites, Ell
Their to admit Texas into the IInion q, ~ n,o,ooa
peaceably and calmly to arrange the terms of
dissolution of tho Union
These propositions appear in the Columbia
"Sonth Carolinian," (Mr. Calhoun's organ for
the cenire.)
MIR. Benton knew what the Democrats Cor this
wing Of them,) were about when he charged them
with medita,ins ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the Union
IThig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

The Disunion men of Soutb Ca,orin, anooar
TO be cooling down. They have probably had a
hint from head quarters that they are going too
fast. Mr.. Calhoun disapproves of the meetings.
al ms time; Of course they must be postponed.
- Whig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

Inc New York Tribune says: "Hon George
McOute has resigned his seat in the u. S. Sen
ate He goes with Mr.. Pickens into the Leqis-
ature OF South Carolina, there 10 carry tn, ough
Jaw 70 'oT an horfhern Manufactures brought in
ed"
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WHEAT CROP.

The Farmers generally in this county are in
the midst Of their Wheat harvest. The crop we
believe is quite good one at least we have
heard but little complaint.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

ARREsT.-The Baltimore American says An
individual named Charles II. Torry was Yesterday
arrested by officers Hays, Zel & Co. of this city,
charged with heipg fugitive from justice from
the State of Virginia, from which he is alleged
to to have stolen six negroes, the property of MIR.
bushrod Taylor, of Winchester. He was COM
mitted by Justice Gray TO await the requisition
oil The authorities of Virginia. He was also fully
committed Tor trial here upon the charge of having
stolen, about the 9TH of this month, three neoroes
The property Of Mr.. IIeckrot,e of this city. The
negroes are represented to have been taken to.
wards Pennsylvania in each case. This is The
same individual who created such stir in Anna
po'is' Md, at the meeting of the slayeholdinq
there some time back.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-04

NO nomination for the Vice Presidency was
made by the Democratic Tyler Convention. The
Madisonan says the Committee to whom the mat
ter was conided have the subject under considera-
ton and that the result will be made known uere
long"