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FATENT WHICH, Iosf.
Gentlemen The Coal that you furnished for the Patent
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] used the same kind which delivered nj my house
II proved in both cases highly satisfactory.
H. L. ELLSWORTH.
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A .Eo 4Na
raant,p G.h,p ali .lfaa tphsa6r "a
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
Vol. xii.
MARRIAGE Us INSANITY.


Few people are aware how much more in
sanity prevails among bachelors aud unmarried
ladies than among the married of both sexes.
We learn from the examination of very many
reports, that OF every five of all lunatcs sent to
American hospitals, three are unmarried, and
only two are married, and that almost all of
them are over FL years old. On the other
hand, II is pretty certain that in all the com
munily over Fl years of age, there are more
than three times as many in as ont Of wesl-
lock. Ii this be the case, then, the umarrl-
eG are more than four times as liable TO be-
come insane as married people. To make
this more certain, DIR. Jarvis of this town, has
written to gentleman in almost every town i'm
Massachusetts, and in some towns in Connec-
ticut, requesting him 10 count on the list of
voters in his town the married. and unmarried,
and widowers--and to give him information
oil the number IN each of these classes be-
longing TO their respective towns. We earn
estly hope his correspondents will be able
and willing to give him AN answer to these
points, and thus settle one very important
principle in lile-that marriage is great pro-
teciive of society against the awful disorder.
of insaniiy.-C Concord Fireman.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
VAIN REGRETS.

We are informed that MANY members of tho To-
co loco party in the ne:ghborhood Of this city,
speaking OF the probable election of James X.
FOLK TO the Presidency, canddly acknow lodged
party had triumphed, d frankly acknowledged that
they would have voted for Mr.. Clay if they had
anticipated the possibility Of his defeat. In Pitts
oufgh' also, we learn. vast numbers OF the locofo-
co party have publicly expressed thmseves in
slmilar terms, and, instead of the boisierous ex-
hlbltIons OF triumph and exultation which usual
ly follow great political victory such as our op-
ponen's have In ali probability achieved, gloomy
and portenious calm pervaded The whole city, and
II was was hard to tell which party was most as
founded and cast down, the wings or tho loccfo-
cos.
a more flattering compliment than such add
missions as the above, from our opponents,
could not be paid TO the wisdom and purity Of
wing principles, and to tie auknw lodged talents
ana ioi'y patriotism of their leader; and more
striking and melancholy commentary upon that
reckless and unhesitating submission 10 party
uiScipiine, IN opposition 10 the dictates Of their
own reason and Judgment cannot be imagined
Men who will thus bindiy adhere TO party
right or wrong" and yield implicitly to the die
iation OF political demagogues, as the members of
the loco foco party have done since the meeting
OF the Baltimore Convention in Nav last, do moi
deserve to enjoy the privileges and prerogatives
oil ireemen. In the present instance, our polti-
cal opponents will be compelled to witness the
waning prosperity of our country under the blight
ing influence of locofoco misrnle, and 10 submit.
In common with their wing brethren, to the inevi-
table pTostratlon OF their private interests, under
CALLING consciousness, which will add addI-
iional poignancy to their sorrow and regret that
their own suicidal hands aided in giving the death
b!ow, inflicted at the recent election, upon the
welfare aud prosperity of the Union, and their
own individual INTERESTS Wheeiing Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
THE LIONS OF PARIS.

MIR. Walsh, in one of his letters from Pa
rls says The present lions of Paris are the
two Egyptian Princes who Mehemet Ali has
sent to this capital for the completion Of their
studies. They are between eighteen and
twenty years of age. Their thirty young
companions, who are described as Of ..,he
first families of Egypt" will remain in the
same hotel, engaged In the same studies, that
the son ana grandson of the Vcerov NAV
have the benefit of emulation Most of them
speak French. a familiar acquaintance with
some of the Swans tn whom particularly
they consigned, will afford me o2porluni-
ty OF seeing and studying the strangers. A
soJourn of five years here for so many youth.
destined to ascendency i'll the politics of
Egypt, will not prove favorable TO the alleged
British designs and palpable British interests
in that region"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
THE WAY THEY MARRY OUT WEST.

western paper says that the arriva, of
iorty-one ladies, all at one lime, in Iowa, has
caused sensation. We think II should. Bu,
of the manner of ''payiDg addresses" and get
ting "hitched,o is what we want to come al.
II is said TO be done in business like way.
something i'll this wise: When u steamboat,
load of ladies is coming in sat the w!,arf,'' the
gentlemen on shore make proposals to the la
dies through speaking trumpets, something
like the following :-'Miss, with blue ribbon
on your bonnet, will you take mew "fIal-
loo there gal, with IA cinnamon colorcd shawl
II agreeable we will jine." The ladies' in
the meantime get ashore, and are married at
The hotel-she parties arranging themselves
as the squire sings out ''Sort yourselves! sort
yourselves" great country, that &c Far
Westo
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
FATHER MATTHEW.

The last number of the London INQUIRER
contains painful statement of the embarrass-
ed circumstances in which this truly philan-
thropic man is al present placed, and earnest
ly appeals to the friends of Temperance in
his behalf. The expenses connected with
The temperance movement in Ireland have
been heavy, and the debts which are now
pressing SO heavily on him have been incur
red in the service of the cause 10 which he
has devoted himself And being generously
supported for long time by his family, to
their own injury, he has become much embar-
raised, and some lime since he was actually
arrested III Dublin, for debts contracted in re-
iIevIng the wants and suaerings of the poor,
among whom he has chiefly labored.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
a HEROINE.

Although, in the late political contest, many q
poor man in this county was forced to succunb to
his Democratic task-naster, yetihere were some
noble exceptions--one of which we shall relate.
poor man, who has been W hig for years, in
the township of Sandyston, was threatened by
his landlord with summary ejectment from The
premises in his occupancy unless he voted for
Polk and Dallas. He hesiaed upon receiving this
edlcf,but his wife with that courage and fortiude
which ever anima;es the breast Of true woman,
determined that her husband should spurn the die
iaioh OF the petty tyrant. She accolup anied him
to lie polls herself, and did not rest satisfied till
he mad deposited his ballot for Clay and Freing.
hnysen. The gallant Wings of Sandyston right
ly appreciated the conduct of this noble-spi?ited
woman, and presented her with d new dress, as a
testimonial of their admiration. That humble
couple VIII not be permitted 10 suffer. Let thei:
would-be oPpreSsor look to himself.
SUSSEX ( ". j. Register.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
A SHORT STORY WITH A MORAL.

young Yankee had formed an attachment
Tor a daughter of a rich old farmer, and after
agreeing with his "bonnie lassie,n went to the
Old fellow TO ask lis consent. and during the
interview, which was an awkward one for
Jonathan, he Whitfield away at a stick The
Old man watched the movements of the knife,
and at the same time continued to talk up
on the prospects of his future son-in- law, as
he supposed, until the stick was dwindled
down to naught. He then spoke as follows :
II gu nave fine property, you have steady
naolts' good enough looking, but you can't
nave my daughter! Had you made some-
'hing, no matter what, of the stick you've
wni''ied awayj you could have had her-as
II is you cannot. Your property will go as
this stick did, little by little, Until all is gone,
ana your family reduced TO want. ] have
read your true character; you have my an
swern
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
EFFECTS OF KINDNESS.

am almost convinced that there never We,
was ain instance III which kindness has been
iairly exercised, but that it has subdued The
enmlty opposed to it. Its first effort may no,
succeed any more than one shower Of rain cali
reclaim the burning desert; but let it repeat
ediy she'd the dew of its holy influence upon
The revengefn soul, and il will soon become
oeauilhed with every flower OF tenderness.
Let any person put the question TO his soul,
whether, under any circumstances, he can de-
iioerately resist cr,i!inued kindness, And a
voice OF affection will answer, that good is
omnipotent in overcoming evil. If the angry
and rctenSeful person would only govern his
passions, aud light the lamp of affection III his
heart, that II might stream out in his features
and actions, he would soon discover wide
difference in his communion with the world .
The gentle would no longer avoid him
friends would not approach him with frown
The weak would no longer meet him with
dread; children would 10 longer shrink from
him with fear; he would find that his kind
ness wins all by It's smile giving them conf
Hence3 and securing their friendship er
G. H. MomgoDscry
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
FiLIAL LOVE.

1t is mentioned by Miss Pardoe, that
"beantiful feature in the character of the
iurks Is reverence for the mother. Their
wives may advise or reprimand unheeded, but
iheir mother is an oracle, consulted, confided
IN, listened to with respect or with Difference
honored, to the last hour, and remembered with
affection and regard even beyond tie grave''
wives may die" say they, aand we can re-
place them, children may perish, and Others
may be born to us, bu. who shall restore the
mother when she passes away, and is seen
no more 20
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28

"Hicu PRicEs.---A letter from Havana, dated
on the 10Th nitmo, states that American flour
was pouring in and found sale AT SIS barrel"
The above paragraph, which is going the
rounds, Is calculated, without explanation, to
m'sead the reader into belief that American
flour is selling abroad at exorbitant prices. 1t
ought TO be understood that American flour en-
iering the port OF Havana pays, upon its frs, en-
try, fixed duty of ten dollars per barrei, thu;
the height iIom the UuIied States Coinage duty
included) Is about seventy-fve cents per barrel,
and oiher charges twenty-five cents; SO that the
merchant realizes, who exports the -four from this
county upon houi at the above prices in Havana,
about four dollars per barrel oniy.-Nat. Ini.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
NEW YORK

1t Is not worth while to re publish our table of
returns from New York until the official vote is
ascerta'iied MIR. Poih's majority throughout the
OF New York the official returns give Mr.. Polk a
majority OF 1000. and Silas Wright, for Cover
nor, majority of $3.50. Folsom. the Naive
candidate for Senator. has majority of 1888,
and the Native Assembly ticket about the same
majority.
The above paragraph, which appears in the
Richmond Enquirer of Nov. 10, shows that the
Native Americans did not vote in body for MIR.
Clay, in tho city of New York otherwise he
would have had majority amos, if not altose-
Their sufficient TO have overcome the whole majo-
rily of Polk in the State, to say nothing of the
thousands of illegal votes which were cas-. in his
favor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
ANOTHER CANADA VOLUNTEER GONE TO
HIS LONG HOME

DIED, in this Town, on Friday, the sth instant,
Mr.. GRIEF DRUMmcND, in the 9th year of his
age.
Mr.. ID. was native Of Scotland, and onigra,
!s s 10 ms country more Than forty years ago..
"hen ne war broke out, he Joined that corps Of
youthful patriots, the "Petersburg Canada yo-
lunieers," and shared with them Tue arduous SER
vice which has conferred OH them imperishable
renown, and which has earned for the town which
sent them forth the proud title of the "Cockade
OF the Union" Mr.. Drummond was severely
wounded at Fort Meigs, and, if we mistake moi.
carried 10 the grave the ball which he then re-
ceived.
long acquaintance with Mr.. Dramuond ena.
bes us to state that, in all the relations of life.
theIe never lived u more unexcep;ionable man.
lie was brave, honest and generous and above
all hrm believer in the truths, and cons stent
praciiser OF the principles Of the Gospel He
was followed to the grave by Messrs. Scott,
Cheves, Pace, Burton and Clements, the only
surviving members of The Volunteers who are
ier In Petersburg; by the four, Volunteer Com
pahes .! Ike Town. aud large procession OF
citizens.
Peace ~ 10 his ashes - ,e!eyS5,irg INT
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
PORTER OUT. STRIPPED,

A number of persons have been fined and inn
prisoned at Baltimore for. Illegal voting: and
nearly as fast as sentenced Gov. Thomas pardons
them We also observe by Friday's .'Sun," that
he has pardoned notorious burglar, named Clark,
who was one of daring gang that infested the
City, and was engaged in several 5urglaries--
lie was tried al, the June term, and sentenced to
'ie penitenilary for seven years. In one of his
attempts to rob, he was shot, and was Obliged To-
have his arm amputaied. Many other pardons of
the same kind have been granted by Gov. Tho
mas.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28

The Wings have waged the Presidential fight
on true American principles, and with ,rue-leared
american men. Their policy is predicated on
peace, prosperity, and unity; their hopes have
rested on the intelligence, the virtue, and patriot
ism OF the people. If their hopes have been
blasted, and their policy conference.-the the prin-
cipies OF the former Democratic dynasty are to
be fastened on the country again by the election
OF MIR. Polk, and the country droops as before,
and goes down, as then, to the very brink of
bankruptcy and ruin, the Wings will have the
proud consolation of rejecting, in the hour OF ma
tIonal calamity, that they would have prevented
1t, but could not. The ties of party attachment
nave led thousands of honest men astray in the
canvass just over, and may perhaps lead other
thousands astray hereaier but we are mistaken
IN the American people if certain incidents con-
nected with 1t do not now open their eyes to the
dangers THAT threaten their civil, social, and rel-
gious Institutions. Ii they sleep, hereafter, it
VIII he indeed the dull, cold, sleep of death. -
They may wake. but 1t will be in the midnight of
Observation-Disclosures { Geo. Enq.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
THE MADISONIAN.

Mr.. Jones, learning That it had been reported
that his paper would be discontinued after the
election, assures his friends that "tbe resources
of the Madisonian are now more ample than ever
they have been since its establishment ; and that
under the next administration, its means and fa-
ciitfies ciH be SIN further increased" The ital-
cised part Ctalicised by the Madisonian) is meant
for the especial edifcation of near neighbor,
doubtless the Globe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
Terms OF the Spectator.

W-THE SPECTATOR rs published once week, by
Kssros HARrER at Two Dollars aycar, paid in adj
yoedthe expiration Of the year. No subscription viii
DC dscontinued, but atthe option ofthe editor Until all
srrearages are paid.
6Aii communications to the editor by mail must be
postpaid, or they will not be attended to-
acknowledgements of thirteen lines, (orlcss, insert
cd three times FOR dollar and twenty-five cents for
each subsequent continuance Larger in
the same proportion liberal discount made TO advcr
tisers by the year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28

HAPPY TURN.--At one of the country
courts, where an Indictment for an assault
had been preferred against woman for the
lll-usage Of her husband, who was superan-
nuated, his counsel, in the heat of declana-
uon3 happened 10 say that half the sex were
devils But seeing d number of genteei fe-
males IN TIC court, after very short PAUSE, he
went on--'but the other half are angelsi and
several of them are now presentn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
MICHIGAN

This State has elected three Polk men to Con.
gress, viz Robert McClelaud, reelected John
:. Chapman, TO succeed Lucius Lyon and Jas.
b. Hunt, reelected.
The L"coiocos have decisive majority in the
State Legislature, and will Of course elect Uni
yea states senator OF the same politics to SUCCEED
MIR. Porter, whose term of service expires mex,
March.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
A LoCo,s OPINION OF HIS OWN PATTY.

The following is all extract from an article
by o. A. Brdwnson, one Of the rankest Loco
focos in Massachusetts. Abiding to the Lo-
cos, he say -
"Wehage no, read, we have not heard during
the canvass, thus far, single noble sentiment
or single manly appeal. The whole canvass
has been conducted i'll a tortuous manner. bv
low and demoraIizing appeals, disgraceful to
the actors and deadening TO the public con-
sciencen
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28

though IFS overthrow were certainly assured.
AS lime advances the Wings will be better a.
BILE to ascertain their real position and the duties
growing out Of It. The meeting of Congress
next Monday will afford an opportunity for a full
interchange of views. One thing is cer,ain--the
Wings will do their duty.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
Ip O % II I8 & o
THE LAST SONG.

A,R--" or IN tie Silly night"
Roll up your gallant Gag,
II must no more wave DER us;
Our eagle shrieks DER hill and crag,
And dark clouds roll before us,
The struggles DERIVE shout no more,
Both helm and large arc rivcn;
On earth laid low--fcct to the foe,
And closing eye to heaven.
Wings! Of the gallant States
Whose thundcrs spoke for Harry
A brighter day your cause awaits,
a stouter blade 10 carry.
Their tsunts and jeers bcspeak their fears,
Their foreign power Wen humble,
Or see the walls OF Congress halls
Round shrieking frccmcn crumblc.
Cheer, cheer yc for the fray;
There's many gallant spirit
Who'll wipe the foul rcproach away,
They'd make our sons inherit
a little while, and Frccmcn's smile
Will light the land we cherish
And show the world flag unfurlcd
Whose tints will never perish.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28

The special election in isle Of Wight 10
supply The vacancy occasioned by the death
of Mr.. Holleman, has resulted in the choice
of S. E. Goodwin. The vote was, Goodwin
PIT, F. NJ. Boykin 179. Both Democrats.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28

The Mayo Mills in the town of Manchester.
the property of General Scott and DIR. r. fl.
Cabell; were destroyed by fire on Sunday
night week. Little doubt is entertained that
they we're set on fire. There was no in
surance
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
Inc Philadelphia papers publish the following
letter from Charleston, South Carolina, TO me.-
Camille house in PHILADELPHIA
CHARLESTON,

CHARLESTON, Nov. l3, 1874
The depressed state Of the cotton marke, has
completely killed business in this State this fall :;
hut notU that the prospect of Free Trade dawns
upon us. we hope for brighter times.
Tonight we have torch-l!ght celebration.-
We shall bury the Tariff, and raise to the breeze
The banner OF Free Irade. The South soon will
be restored 10 her usual prosperity.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28

The Hon. JOIN BUCHANAN, Chief Justice of
The State OF Mary land, died at his residence near
iagerstown, on Wednesday the 18Th, in the Ills.
year OF his age. He was very highly esteemed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28
TIE LATE CANVASS.

1.-THE reader is not already sickened enough at
the proAigacy with which tho late canvass against
the Wing party and Henry CLAY was conducted
Tho argumeu; saryns in every section, of the
Union, but the same suggestion Of, falsehood, the
same slandefs of M. Gays personal character.
and the same Misrepresentation of his public life,
the same psysesslon Of history. the same appeals
to the cupidity Of the mercenary. the prejudices
of the ignorant and the passions of the envious,
distng gushing i. every where-we can Increase
hrs nausea. We deem, it important to collect and
array these matters before the public, that par
~ excitement subsidies and the people recover
their judgment, they may visit with their froYns
the ne'arious agents Of The innumerable vllsin-.
les, which, while they have wrested the 'tue
voice Of the people, and placed the Government
in hands never intended by the legitimate suTraS
sans OF the Union, have thrown d;scredi: upon
he American name.-Iphfg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-28

Christopher North says it is no wohaes
women love cats, for both are grateful, and
both domestic, no. to mention that they botH
scratch