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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-21
NOT so PEACEABLY EITHER,

The following notices of outrages perpetrated
at the polls in the city of New York, at the late
electlon' appeared in the Tribune of that city the
next day-a paper which we do not receive.
OUTRAGES YESTERDAY.
In all the Wing Wards, and Election Districts
in our city, there was no trouble in voting yester
day, though great pressure at the Polls, and
much delay in voting.
Once during the day, there was disturbance
in the Second [Loco) District of the First Ward
caused by an Empire Clubber, but it was quickly
quieied. This is as il has uniformly been dur.
Ing the twelve years that we have voted in this
city.
On the other hand, in several of the s,ropp I,o-
co foco Districts the Wings had no chance at all
AT the First District poll of the Twelfth ward, a
most respectable citizen, who voted the Native
county ticket with Polk and Dallas. was mt ont
OF the voting room for quietly remonstratipo with
the Inspectors for the reckless manner in which
they allowed illegal votes to be taken. and callino
their attention to the law on The subject MI
IL. Mott, most respectable Whip. was badly
used by man named QuiD, who was arrested
but bailed Immediately.
In the Sixteenth ward, there were several .u-
mults, and the Native Inspector of the Fourth
District was obliged to flee for his life. Our in
dormant saw him escaping, while savage fellow,
with an axe on his shoulder, was blocking the
doorway. Our friends were beaten away from
The polls in several Districts, while the thousands
o. Illegal votes were pouring in. More to NOR
row.--N. J. Tribune Of Tuesday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-21

FRe.-We regret to state that the large brick
dwelling, owned and occupied by OIL. worthy
Trend and ie'low-clsizen, MIR. George Conrad, Of
this place, was destroyed by fire on Wednesday
morning last, together with LARGE amount Of
valuable property Of different kinds, which it
was impossible 10 remove from the fury of the
flames. The, fire was discovered and the alarm
raised about o'clock, and although our citizens
repaired promptly to the spot and labored active
ly, yet it was found utterly impossible to do more
than save the surrounding buildings from the ire.
MI Conrad's loss amounts to some $4,000. The
fire was acknowledgements Req.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02

knocked up dance" and kept il up until
"your deponent" cannot say what hour; for, be-
ing man Of discreet habits, he retired between
one and two o'clock TO dream of Henry Clay,
Wing principles and Wing ninmphs. Saturday
was spen, by Mr. Clay in viewing the Town and
calling on some Of the citizens. Ate O'Clock he
visited the Fair Of the lst Presbyterian Church,
whore be was received with am appropriate ad-
drees delivered by the Rev. Mr. Leyburn, the
Pastor ofthe Church. Sun6ry presents, the ham
diwosk Of our fair towns-women, were gwen to
and accepted by him with that charming courtesy
which characterizes the man.
Alta o'clock in the afternoon, MIR Clay was es-
corted to the City Point Depot by the officers of
the Clay Club, where, in company with the COM
miitees Of Norfolk and Portsmo ushx no took tho
cars and departed from Petersburg.
Thus ended the visit Of the Great Statesman
OF the Union to the Cockade Town. 1t was one
Of unmixed pleasure to all who saw him. In
consequence Of a mistake as to the day Of his ar.
rival here, many persons from the country came
to Petersburg on Monday aud Tuesday Of las,
week and. hearing that Mr. G. would not arrive
until Thursday evening, were obliged to return to
their homes, where, at this busy season of the
year. herprescnce was required. In spite, how.
ever, of the bad weather, large number Of oul
country friends came in on Thursday evening
and remained until Sunday morning
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

The following is an extract from the last
OF series of communications to the New
York Evening Post, the leading Locoloco pa
per in New York, signed VEro, on the sub
Ject of annexation. We commend il 10 the
serious attention, not Of Wings, not of Loco.
focos, but Of the American people Whatever
may be the political biascs of the writer, he is
a man of enlarged views, of right feelings, and
true Patriotism
"Fhe annexation Of Texas is fraught with
evil, inasmuch as it impairs, If it does not Ut
terly destroy, The moral tone Of our Gorern-
nent. This republic was founded with very
lofty neutrality-suspicious. at the outset as
wel-lounded as lofty. Equality and Justice
are no unmeanlng words. Men, whose SUI
periors, whose equals perhaps, all things con-
sldered, the world has never seen, undertook
10 hold up to their fellow beings the model
OF Government for admiration and for imi-
tation We have assumed superiority over
The establishments both of The Old and the
New World. But how are these high vaunts
TO be sustained? The faith and honor of
nearly one fourth of the Union is sunk under
a mass Of extravaganza and folly, only equal-
ed by the rank knavery with which il was
accompanied, and we propose now 10 enter on
a career Of riolence and conquest. Is or is
this no! calculated 10 weaken our affections
for our institutions No Government can
long exist in the face Of the contempt of
the world, aud nothing is so likely to ex-
cite contempt as when magnificent promises
are followed by paltry performances. A spi-
ri ot harmony, good order, religion, and JUS
dce-JUsTIcE not merely to ourselves, but TO
ALL MANKiND-is essential 10 a republican
form Of Government. 1t is idle TO suppose
republic can rest upon force or fraud A
Government without armies, based only on
the affections of the people, mus: cultivate
those affections and those virtues from which
the affections spring Change the scene :;
breathe spirit of violence, injustice, agrees
sion, and contempt of right, and your social
family becomes horde of bandit!-this I'm
ion sinks to the level Of the cut-throat repub-
lies of South America, and perishes amidst
the scorn and exccrations of mankind''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02
NOBLE SENTIMENT.

We select single paragraph from Mr..
Clay's noble speech at Washington, n. G.
u am a Wing. am so because ] believe
the principles of the Wing party are best a
dapted to promote the prosperity of the coun-
try. seek to change no mans allegiance to
his party, be il what it may. life of great
length and experience has satisfied me that all
parties ann at the common good of the coun-
try. The great body of the Democrats, as
well as the Wings, are so from conviction
that their policy is patriotic. J take the hand
of one as cordially as of another,-for all are
Americans ] place Country far above all
parties, Look aside from that, and parties
are no longer worthy Of being cherished"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02

To prerenf moulding in Books, Ink, Pasfc and
Leafhcr.-Collectors Of books will not be sorry
to learn that few drops Of oil of lavender will in
sure their Libraries from this pest. single drop
of the same will prevent pint Of ink from mould
mess for any length Of time. Paste may be kept
from mould entirely by this addition; and ieatheris
also efIectually secured from injury by the same
agency.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02

"What do you ask for this article 20 inquir-
cd Obediah Of a young Miss. "Fifteen shl-
lings." Ant You little dear - ''Why,"
she replied, blushing, "all the young men tell
me SOP
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02
IrOm ihe R1Leirh Rcrisi.r

During MIR. Clay's visit here, as well as at other
points Of the State, several Loco Focos frankly
gave in their adhesion to Mr.. Clay, and told him
plainly, that they could no longer hold out, bu,
would vote for him il they lived.
THE TEXAS QUESTION.
We have reasons for stating that Mr. Claws opi-
mons on this all-absorbing subject, will be
speedily communicated to the American people
THE OLD COON TREE'D.,
When Mr.. Clay made his appearance at the Bar.
becue, on Saturday last, there was such tre-
mendous rush towards him, that VIC really feared
he would be smothered or tranpled under foo, by
the enthusiastic mass. At length, seeing the dam
ger he was in, he made for a tree, and bracino
himself against it, he said wirh his inimi,abe
pleasantry-"Ah! said he, you have freed the
old Coon at lastw-Such an uproarious shou,
as followed this remark was never heard be.
fore.
MR.. CLAY'S PROGRESS.
AT every Depot, Except one or two in the strong
Locofoco counties through which he passed. .
on his way TO this city, crowds were assembled
TO greet him, 10 cheer him, 10 take his hand, Ia
wish him God speed, TO invoke blessings on his
head. Wherever. as was almost universally the
case, there were Ladies in the crowd, Mr.. CLAW
descended from the Cars, was introduced and
entered briefly into conversation. AT Goldsbo.
rough, the assembagc numbered about 500 per
sons. MIR Clay was received and briefly address
ed by the Hon. WIN ri Washington, and after
all who desired had been introduced, some hun
dred or two persons sat down to handsome din
ner prepared by Mr. Borden. At Weldon, it is
supposed that nearly 1000 persons We're present
g. f. Moore. Esq. addressed Mr.. Clay in eio-
quent terms, to which, in all such cases, he
briefly responed. splendid Supper was here
provided, after partaking of which, Mr. Clay
and suite, with several other gentlemen, repaired
by invitation, to the hospitable mansion Of Col
Andrew Joyner, about miles from Weldon
where The whole large party was elegantly enter
tanned I'll after breakfast next mornnr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02
N A U n IN o 81 g.
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1914.
HENRY CLAY The TEXAS QUESTION.

The subjoined Letter from HENRY Clay.
on the Annexation question, cannot fail to ex-
ert powerful and ssu,ary influence on pub
l'c sentiment. He meets the tremendous is
sue which has been SO suddenly sprung upon
the country for selfish and party purposes, in
his usual bold and fearless spirit, and disposes
oil 1t IN calm, dispassonate. and statesman
like manner. Immortal honor to the man
say we, who, (o use his own memorable
words,) "'coald rather De RIGHT than be PRE
sIDENr" There is no fear, however, bu,
that the country will sustain him ,riumphant-
y, in the position he assumes.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-07

FoR ALL PARENTS As wEbL AsCHIJ-
pRES.--No human being. however exal.
ted tis rank and fortune, howeverenlarged
and cultivated his understanding, can long
be happy without pursuit. Lille is
ladder, ON which we climb from hope In
hope, and by expectation, strive 10 sscepd
to enjoyment; but he who fancies he has
reached his highest hope in m SCRABBLE in.
deed, or who enjoys the utmos, OF his
wishes; for many who have been most
successful in their respective undertakings
have given their gloorniest description OF
the emptiness Of human pleasure. Ihu
pursuit alone can yield true happiness;
and the most trfiing object that has pow.
err to fascins,e the hopes Of man is worthy
Of his attention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-07

VU.GARlSMS REFINED.

Vulgar. "Takine the rag off the bush. !"
Refined. Removing the delapidaied lin
en- from off the infan,ile tree.
Vul. "Money makes the pot boil"
Ref. The precious metals cause the
cauIdron 10 effcrvesce.
Vul. "Mouey makes tho marc 60.
Rec Tho circulating medium compels
the female nag to absquatula,e.
Vnl. "a fool AMI lis money issoon
parted"
Ref. The partnership ex sting between
q simple one and his small change 10 spec
dly dissolved.
Vul. "Whas is bred IN the bone can-
not come out Of tho flesh"
Ref. That which is matured in this
ossifed substance, cannot emansts from
the carneous man.
Vul "Tell the truth and shame the
devil"
Ref. Proclaim wha, il yeracious and
cause dia ba'ous 10 blush,
Val. Each dog has his day"
Ref. Each masculine of the canine
species is entitled TO the possession If ons
dlurnal reyolutlen OF tho earth.
vul. "Does your anxious mother know
you arc out"
Ref lsyour soliiicious msternsl guar
dian aware that her offspring 10 abroad.--
Quiz.ing Glass.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-07

THE FATE OF THE APOSTLES. The
following brief history of tho Apostles,
we have never seen 10 popular PUNT Ill
a day or two ago. 1t may be new TO
those whose reading has lot been evan
geical, 20 know that.
St. Mathew is supposed to have suffer
ed martyrdom, or was slain with sword
a, the cIty of Ethiopia.
ST. Mark was dragged through The
streets Of Alexandra, in Egypt, till he ex
pired.
ST. Luke was hanged upon an olive
tree in Greece.
st. John was put in caudron OF boil
ing oil at Rome and escaped deaths tte
afterwards died natural death at Ephe-
sus, in Asa.
st. James the Great was beheaded at
Jerusalem.
St. James the Less was thrown from
pinnacle. or wing of the temple, and then
beaten to death with fuler's club.
ST. Philip was hanged up against pill
lar, at Herapols, city of Phrygia.
St. Bartholomew was fayed alive, by
the command of Darbarous king.
ST. Andrew was bound TO cross,
whence he preached to the people until
he expired.
St. Thomas was run through the body
with lance, at Coromandel, ia the East
Indies.
ST. Jude was shot to death with arrows.
St. Simon Zealot was erucihed in Per-
STA.
st. Matthias was first stoned and then
beheaded.
ST. Barnabus was stoned to death by
the Jews at Salina.
St. Paul was beheaded at Rome, by
the tyrant Nero.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-07
ON B. SMITH, NJ. d.
Baltimore, Maryland.

Coal TAR AS A PAINT. This article,
which is abundant and cheap, has long
been used successfully as an economical
pant, particularly for iron. A cores
pendent Of the American Aerculturist
says: 81 think it would be well TO call
tho attention of farmers to the use OF coal
tar as a paint. The tar produced in coal
gas works is used extensively in England
for painting fences, out buildings, &c.
and is being introduced in this country
also. 1t mover alters by exposure to the
weather, and one or two good coats will
last many ysars. II is the cheapest and
best black paint that can be used. Our
buildings are painted with it. all our appa.
ratus also, and even the wrought iron pipe
we place in the ground is coated with It.
think if its advantages we're fully known
it would be generally used throughout
the United States. The Government
soak the bricks used in building the fort
a. Throg's Neck in this tar, which rem.
ders them impervous to water: and posts
painted with i, are protected from rot,
when in the ground, as effeciua2y as II
they had been charred."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-07
CouRrsHrp OF BAsHFuL CLERGYMAN.

CoURrsHrP OF BAsHFUL CLERGYMAN.
The Rev. John Brown, of Hsddington,
the well known author of the Self Inter.
preiing Bible, was man of singular
bashfulness. Ia token Of the truth OF
this statement need only state that his
courtship lasted seven years. Six years
and halt passed away. and the reverend
gentleman had got no further forward
than he had been the frs, six days.
This state of things became ntolefable !:
step in advance must be made, and Mr..
Brown summoned all his courage for the
deed. Janet" said he, as they sat one
hight in solemn silence. we've been ac-
qusinted now for six years an MAR, ard
Pse ne'er gotten kiss yet; dye think |
might take one, my bonnie girl2" Just
as you like, John only be becoming and
proper witt" sSurely, janet; we'll ask
a blessing"
The Blessing was asked. the kiss was
taken, and the worthy divine, perfectly
overpowered with the bsslul sensation,
most rapiurously exclaimed, "Oh, woman,
but it IS gude-we'Il return thanks"
SIX months made the pious couple man
and wife, "anJ," added his descendant,
who humorously told the tale, ga happier
couple never spent long and useful lite
together"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-07

Corn BREAD. Polly" in the
the Western Cutivator, gives the follow
ing recipe for making corn bread:
Take as much corn meal as you wish
cooked, scald it we'll, by pouring boiling
water over it and stirring il thorough.
ly; then mix /, TO tho consistency OF bat
ter, with milk; # it is pretty rich II won't
hurt it; but mind the mixing part; that u
is thoroughly done, the more the better
Put in one egg, teasPeon'ui OF sa'sefa
tus and a tablespoonful or more OF I'tu'
Mix the whole thoroughly 'eg t6er, u''
the ingredients are entirely incorporated
thronph The whole; mind, say, tho NIX
ing, the more the better. las 40" to D.
baked as usual, abopt three quarters OF an
hour. and you will have the finest corn
bread you ever ate.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-07

BycKwHEAT CAKES. As this is the
season for Buck wheat Cakes, the follow.
recipe will at this time be valuable to
those who are leud ofthem: friend. who
has tried the experiment, says il makes
decidedly better cakes, with halfthe trou-
BILE necessary in the usual mode ofraising
them with yeast. Eothree puss Of buck
whea, -four, mixed into batter. add ono
ieaspoonlnl of carbonate ofsoda. dlssclv-
ed in water, add one ditto oil tartarie acid,
dissolved 'in like manner--irst apply tho
carbonate, stir the batter well, and then
put in the acid-thus the use Of yebst IL
entirely superseded, and cakes "as light
as feather" are insured. 'One greet
advantage IS that the batter is ready for
baking as soon as it is made.--Colun5,a
Spv.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-07

GAMBLING FOR DEArU.-A Pusilist
named Shelton, after days pleasure a,
Hams,ead. England, gambled away his
money aud clothes, and then tossed with
hi. companions to see which should hang
hlm.eIi; the lot again fell upon Shelton,
who actually borrowed sixpenee TO pur-
chase the hsltar. and then fulfilled h's
engagement. A w4tchman came up 81
the moment, and cut him loose, for which
service the poor fellow was knocked down
by Shehon in the excess OF his indigna-
tlaE for the interference. #
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-07
HE WILL NEVER MAKE A MER.
CHANT.

| 4 gentleman from the country placed
his son with a merchant in-----street. -
For a time all went on well. At length
lady went to the store Ia purchase elk
dress. and the young man waited on her.
The price demanded was agreed 10. and
he proceeded to fold the goods He dis
covered. before he had finished. flaw
in the silk; and pointing 1t GU, 10 the lady
said, madam, | deem il my duty 10 tell
there is fracture in the silk" Of
course, she did not take it.. The met.
chant overheard the remark, and immedI-
ately wrote 10 the father of the young
man. 10 me and take him home. For"
said he, "he iciH nerer mnkr merchant. F"
The father who had reposed confidence
IN his son was much grieved, and hasten.
ed to the city. to be informed Of his def
ciencies. "Why will he not make
merchanti" asked he. "I,ecauss he has
no tact; only day or two ago, no told
lady, voluntarily, who was buying silk oil
hun, that the goods we're damaged; and
lost the tho bargain. Purchasers must
look out for themselves. lithey cannot
discover flaws, il would be foolishness Of
me TO tell of their existence3" And is
,ha, ali his fau,7" "Yes, he is very we'll
in other respects" answered the mer-
chant.
Then love my son better than ever.
aud thank you for telling me Of the mat.
ter. | would no, have him another day
in your store COR tie world. "--Portland
Tribune.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-07

A TERRIBLE TIME oval, there's a
row over there to our house"
"W hat on airth's the matter, you IT.
tie sarpiuI?"
"Why, dad'sdrunI, mothers dead the old
COW has got a calf, Sal's got married and
run away with the spoons, Pete hasswatl-
ler'd a pin, and Luke's looked at the Au.
rora Borax TIL he's got the detirlum TRAN
giles. That amt all nuther."
what else upon airthl"
"Rose split tho butter pot aud broke
the pancakes, aud one Of the Maltese XII
Tens got her head into the molasses cup
and couldn't get 1t out aud 0, 90, co. now
hungry am"
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p0NNI0A u {
SLEEPING AND WATCHING.

Sleep on, baby, on the floor.
Tired Of all the plsying,--
Sleep with smile the sweeter for
That you dropped swsy IN!
Onyour curls' full ro5ndne.s. stand
Golden lights serenely--
One cheek, pushed out by the hand,
Folds the dimple inly:
Little head and little foot
Heavy laid for pleasure.
Underneath the lids half shut,
Slants the shining szure -
Open souled Ia MONDAY sun,
So, sou lie and slumber!
Nothing esil, having done,
Nothing can cucumber.
T. who cannot sleep as we'll,
Shall sigh to view youi
Or sigh further TO foretell
All that may undo you
NAY, keep smiling little child,
Ere the sorrow nesreth,-
Twill smile rool Patience mild
Pleasures token wearetl..
Nay, keep sleeping, before loss;
Ishall sleep though losing
As by cradle, so by cross.
Sure is the reposing.
And God knows, who sees Us twain,
Child as childish leisure,
am near as tired Of pain
As you seem of pleasure
Very soon too, by his grace
Gently wrapt around me.
Shall show IA calm face,
Shall sleep as soundly,
Differing in this, that you
Clasp your play,hings sleeping,
While my hand shall drop the fes
Given TO my keeping;
Differing in this, that
Sleeping, shal be colder,
And in waking presently.
Brighter TO beholder!
Offering in this beside
Sleeper, have you heard me
Do you move, and open wide
Eyes Of wonder toward me y
That while |, you draw aithal
From your slumber. solely
Me. from mine, an angel shall,
With rev.ilia holy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-07

CARRYING HOME ONES OWN WORK.
venerable ledy of celebrates phvsi-
can N Boston, one day cas'irg her eve
out Of the window observed her husband
in the funeral PROCESSION of one OF his late
patients, at which she exclaimed, ii do
wish my husband would keep oui of such
process ens--it appears too much like
tailor carrying home his workr