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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06
FIDELITY OF SERvANT-.a. Ro5ler Shot

FIDELITY OF SERvANT-.4 Ro5Jer Shot !
James Seguine, Esq, merchant at Deep
Greek, having a call of business at Ports
mouth or Tuesday, which required his abb
sence till the next day, ordered his trusty
man servant Charles, Gan elderly negro,) to-
occupy the room adjoining his store, during
The night. Before breakfast, next morning;
Charles was discovered busily al work cur.
rylng his masters horse in the stable of the
Crawford House, in Portsmouth ard being
nterrogaed as to what brought him 20 town,
laconlca!ly made answer that he chad sho.
a niger and killed him, some time in the
night, and had come down for massa 10 90
home and see bout it.'' 1t appeared upon
further enquiry, that during the night, two
stout negro fellows broke into Mr.. Seguine's
store to rob it; but Charles, being wide a.
wake seized his masters double barrelled gun
and shot one Of them dead with one of the
charges, and pulled the remaining trigger up-
on the second robber, but it missed fire and
he escaped. They were armed with bowie
knives and bludgeons, and would undoubted-
~ have murdered the faithful fellow if he had
not been provided with the means of de.
fence.-.Norfok Herald.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06
THE CLAY CIUR

fiad an interesting meeting i'll the Court
House, on last Saturday night J HOWE PEY-
TON, Esq, one OF the delegates to the BaltI-
more Convention of Nomination, was pre-
sent, and gave an interesting accoun: of The
proceedings Of that body. lie spoke of the
enthusiasm which prevailed in the Convention,
and the unanimity of Mr.. Clay's nomination.
In SO large body. he said. composed of men
from all parts of the Union. some difficulty i'm
the selection of a candidate for the highest
office in the nation, might have been expected.
But so far from this being the case. without
balloting, Mr.. Clay was nominated by accla-
nation. The North, without dissenting
voice, came up with enthusiasm TO the sup
port of Mr.. Clay, a STAKEHOLDER.
MIR. Peyton also spoke of Mr. Frelinghuv-
sen, and pronounced high eulogium upon
the public and private character of the
Wing candidate for the Vice-Presidency. In
the course OF his remarks, he alluded Likewise
to the Convention of Ratification, and paid a
handsome complimentto the ladies of Balti-
more, for the zeal and interest which thew
manifested III the Wing cause
MIR. Peyton also touched upon the subject
OF the annexation of Texas. The Locofocos.
he SAID, defeated in every election, upon the
great issues of Bank, Tariff, Sc, were will
ing 10 resort to any means which could pos
sIbly distract the Wing party. He had all
ways been, and was now in favor of annexa-
ton but he wished Texas annexed by none
but fair and honorable means-and he ex-
ceedlngly regretted that MIR. Tyler, impelled
by selfish designs, had brought up this great
national question, at so unpropitious time
The meeting was addressed also, by John
H. GIlmer, and Thomas Wood, Esq by the
former principally in regard TO Annexation.
In reference to this question, there was bu,
one opinion among all the speakers. They
were in favor Of Annexaiion-but intended
to countenance no political plots and intrigues,
and desired the annexation by none but fair,
peaceful, and honorable means Charlottes-
UiUe .AdrOcaie
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06

INDIAN WAR.-A letter received at IndeS
Pendence, Mo-, from the mountains, states that
at various times during the past Winter, the
Sioux Indians made inroads upon the Paw
nees, taking two of them prisoners, and des-
troylng one hundred lodges. Only three of
the Sioux Indians were killed. 1t is farther
stated, that all the independent fur companies
trading on the North fork of Platte, White
river and Missouri, have done well this sea-
son.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06
OREcoN.-The Western (Mo) Exposj,os

OREcoN.-The Western (NTo.) Expositos
of the 4th ul. says:
About five hundred Oregon emigrans have
passed through our town this week, on their
way to the place of general rendezvous. A.
mong the number, we notice one gentle man
who had five negroes, whom he intends TAX
ing with him. We understand that thew
were unwilling that he should sell them or
leave them in this state, stating to their n,as-
ter that they wished to go with him to his
new home-that if Oregon should turn out to
be slave-holding country, they still wanted
to be his servants-and if it should prove to
be otherwise, they still wished to live in his
family and serve him STILL Under these cir
cumstances, he could not hesitate to take his
old and faithful servants along with him;
which he intends doing
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06

Boacherie's method Of hardening Wood.-
Among the other curious things in the annual
report of the Patent Office, is q long describ-.
ton, translated from The French, of the pro-
cess discovered by M. Boucherie, for impreg-
mating wood with various saline solutions,
both Tor the purpose of coloring, as well as
preserving the wood-In this operation, the
inventor has availed himself Of the capillary
! Cor rather vascular) action of the living plant
TO carry liquids into every minute pore, and
effects the impregnation in most rapid and
thorough manner. In the older processes;
the inpregnation was facilitated by various
devices, in using the force pump or aimos-
pheric pressure, but in NJ. Boucherie's method
nature is made to play singular parts
cheated as it were-and the living plant is
made TO absorb chemical preparations instead
of its own sap. For instance: large pop.
lar tree, soon after il was cut down was pla-
ced with its foot in solution OF the pyroligc
nlte OF iron, the liquid selected by the inven-
Tor alter seven years of experienced and in
short time the whole tree was penetrated with
the solution The position Of the tree wheth-
er horizontal or vertical, is Of no consequence
as 10 ITS absorbing power; and the inventor;
found that 1t was not necessary TO
CUT the tree down, but that by boring holes I'M
the tree, and forming trough around these,
1850 P""u look place. Some
singular facts were also developed in his ex-
periments. He found that all kinds of trees
refused entirely 70 take op any vegetable So
luton, while neutral metallic oolutions wero
absorbed with avdity. He found, leo. ~,
branches oil trees, as soon as cut, began-pH N1:y
sorb air, and, by simple contrivance, 9Asrs
a'ned that freshly cut branch will absorb
i've times It's own volume of air. Among the
esuiis OF this process are, frst--that tho
wood is preserved from decay and the attacks
If insects, that wood may be prevented from
drinking that it is rendered almost incom-
'ustible; and that it may be, with great facil.
~, dyed to the very heart in a perfect man.
her. A most singular experiment was made
II which dyeing was effected within the wood
tseli. A magnificent blue wood was pro-
iuced, oy causing tree 10 absorb successive
y salt of iron and the Gussiate of potash
ne elements OF prussian blue. M. Arago ex.
llbIted to the Academy of Sciences column
If pear tree wood impregna,ed with pyrolig-
lite OF iron, as black and hard as ebony.
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FRESH SUPPLY.
Spring anA Summer Goods.

VpNHE subscriber has just received his Spring
supply of Goods, to which ne invites the at
tentlon of his friends and the public generally.
He deems 1t unnecessary to enumerate articles
or prices ;-sufice it to say, that his stock com
Prises a very general assortment of Goods a
mong which many beautiful articles, of the
newest styles, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear.
a. Nj. MOSBY.
Stanton, April Is, ls44-tf.
N. b. have on hand, supply of ready
made SUMMER CLOTHING. Also, a fine
assortment of HATS and SHOES.
A. M. MOSBY.
April Is, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06
lp O. u IN ll = o
THE BROKEN CIRCLE.

We mourn for the loved and cherished,
Called hence in her early bloom,
Like fair young flower, which perish'd
In the glow of its rich perfume:
We weep for the circle broken
For affections severed ties
And cmbalm every garncrcd token
OF the lost one in hallowed signs.
hut VIC mourn not in hopeless SORROW
Our darkness is not all gloom
For from Faith can our torn hearts borrow
light that illumincs the tomb:
And message of peace doth greet us,
From the loved ono borne to her rest
Though she comes not again to meet us,
We shall go TO her and s. blest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06

A hostile meeting took place on the ISL,
ui'imo between DR., S. Borland, editor of the
Little Rock Ark) Banner, and Benz. J. Bors
den' ESQ, editor of the Lille Rock Gazette.
Ihey fought in the Cherokee Nation, opposite
Fort Smith, with pistols, a, twelve PAGES. At
the first fire, MIR. Borden received The bali of
his adversary's pistol in the neshy par, of the
breast. DR.. Borland escaped unhurt They
both left the field Gas good friends as ever'o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06

The fact of the blockade of the port of San
Juan de Nicaragua by the British has been official
ly announced TO our Government at Washinu-
ton: New York paper, speaking oflhis move
meht, remarks
it will strike the careesss observer as curious.
that England should get up quarrel with Central
America, and send vessels of war to blockade the
lew ports she has in her possession. Is there not
something deeper in this than unsettled claims!
Suppose 1t should turn out that no treaty can be
made by which England will control the opera
tons OF the Gre madam Canal across the Jsthuns of
Darlen, and that quasi war with Central Ameri-
ca gives England the possession ofthe lake Nicara-
qua, the river OF the same name, and the port Of
81. Juan, through which junction between the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans can he readily made.
VIII not this quarrel with Central America explain
the movement Lake Nicaragua is 1913 miles in
length and 40 IN breadth, is connected with the
Atlantic by navigable outlet, and with Lake
Leon, only d2 miles from the Pacific control
OF that highway between the Atlantic and Pacific
to England is Incidentally valuable. Let us
Keep an eye In that quarter-and be not forever
asleep to our own interests, in neglectnc to watch
the movements of greatcommericial rival.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06

daiia TO Port an Prince to look after our commerce
and the interests of our citizens, afIordinr them
protection, If necessary. To remain there only
SO long as his presence may be needed, and then
to proceed TO Pensacola and report to Com,no-
dore Conner, if there; if not, to Vera Cruz and
other places till he is fallen in with, and then to
be governed by his instructions.
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Terms OF the Spectator.

- 0J-rHE SPECTATOR rs published once a week, by
krNroN HARPER, at Two Dollars year, paid in adj
vance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents if delayed be.
You'd the expiration of the year. No subscription will
be discontinued but option Of the editor until all
arrcsragcs paid.
0-Al communications TO the editor by mail must be
postpaid, or they will not be attended TO.
observation-disclosures of thirteen lines (orless,) insert
ed three times for dollar and twenty five cents for
each subsequent continuance Larger in
ahc proportion. liberal discount made to advcr-
tisers by the year.
QNoticesin Bankruptcy must be paid for before the
delivery Of afEdavits.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06
NEW GOODS

am now receiving par: of my Spring Goods
JUST purchased upon favorable terms in the
no'!nern Cites consisting of the usual variety,
"h,ch am disposed to sell very low for cash or to
sncn customers as pay promptly on the usual time
Oa'' anu See' II. G. BICkLE,
ST.. =, Corner opposite Post Office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06
BOOTS AND SHOES.

EC3 Gentlemen's and Ladies' BOOTS
~ and SHOES, of all qualities and
III 90 prices.
~ Also, Boys and Misses Shoes do.
And large stock of coarse Shoes, assorted
sizes. For sale at moderate prices.
Sept. 81. WIN. CRAIG
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06

OHIO SHAD.-'rhe editor Of the Cincinnati Atlas
says, wePartook on Saturday Of large excellent
Shad, taken from tho Ohio River at fhe Fill ~
Louisville. The fishermen say that for the last
two or three years an occasional small Shad HIS
been taken, and that their number is increasing.
Is il not probable that they will hereafter make
the western Rivers the place Of their annual re-
sort! Especially when they are sure to meet with
such cordial reception.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06
N o II Z 9 u .

'NHE subscriber will receive in few days a
general assortment of
ID IL Y G % % I'D s
from Philadelphia and Baltimore, together with a
general assortment ofHARDW ARE, QUEENS
WARE, SHOES and PALM LEAF HATS,
which he will sell at very reduced prices for
cash, or to punctual customers on a credit. Ires-
pectiully solicit an examination of my stock be-
foe purchasing elsewhere, as | am determined to
sell at very reduced prices.
WILLIAM KYLE.
Stanton, April 1S, 1Si4-f
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06

AT The recent Protestant Episcopal Convention
Tor the Diocese Of Mississippi, held in Jackson,
(ai which Bishop Otey attcnded,) the Rev. Fran.
CHS l.. Hawks, ID. ID. of Holly Springs, whittier he
recently removed from New York, was unan-
mously elected Bishop of that Diocese. II is ex-
pected that he will be consecra,ed next October.
during The sitting or the General Convention
at the city Of Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06

One argument for Annexation has not vet
been stated by PresidentTyler Should we get le-
gal jurisdiction over Texas, we might put the
screws to some of Van Buren's leg treasurers and
get back at least dividend on their liabilities.
Forum.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06
JUST RECEIVED,

A SNAIL STOCK OF DRY GOODS and
QUBESWARE, which | will sell low
ior cash, or to punctuaa customers on short time.
JOHN w. PITMAN.
Stanton, Feb. I, 1894.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06

goods, is ours Santa Fee, the capital of New
Mexico, Is ours: Governor Armijo is our
governor, aud subject TO be tried Tor treason
II he does not submit to us twenty Mexi-
can towns and villages are ours aud their
peaceful inhabitants, cultivating their fields
ana tending their focks. are suddenly con-
ver'ed, oy stroke of the Presidents pen, into
American citizens, American rebels. This is
TOO bad; and, instead Of making themselves
party 10 It's enormities, as the Presden, in
vites them TO do, think rather that il is The
outy OF The Senate To wash its hands of all
'his part OF the transaction by special dis
appreciation. The Senate is the constitutions
al adviser OF the President, and has the right.
II not the duty, to give him advice When the
occasion requires it. l therefore propose, as
an additional resolution, applicable to the Rio
Gel No-te boundary only-;he one which !
Will read and send to the Secretary's table
ana on which, at the proper time, | shall ask
the vote of The Senate. This is the resolu-
ton:
"Resotred, That the incorporation of the
left bank Of the Rio del Norte into the Amer
lean Union, by virtue ola treaty with Texas,
comprehendng, as the said incorporation
would do, part Of the Mexican departments
OF New Mexico, chihuahua, Coahuila, and
!amaulipas, would be an act Of direct agrees
SION on Mexico; for all the consequences of
which the United States would stand respon-
sible"
Having shown the effect Of the treaty on the
hio Grande frontier, Mr.. B. took ur the trea-
~ itself. under all its aspects and its whole
extent, and assumed four positions i'm relation
TO it;-namely
l. That the ratification Of the treaty would
be, of itself, war between the United States
and Mexico.
z That it would be an unjust war;
8. That it would be war unconstitutional
ly made.
a. That it would be war upon weak and
groundless pretext.
These propositions are all conclusively es-
tablished.
We have referred thus at length to Mr..
bentons speech, because it presents, as we
think, most conclusive and unanswerable az
gumenls agains. Mr. Tyler's Treaty, and
leaves Mr. Tyler without even pre,ence for
having dared TO conclude it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06

WI. walsh statesin one Of his letters that the or.
gan's's OF hve Of the great churches Of Paris, and of
lhe cahedras Of fifteen large cities of the interior
are O'nd-formerly pupils Of the Royal institutions,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06

The Bangor (Maine) Gazette makes mon.
ton OF an Apple which was grown in Exeter,
and which was produced by the process of
budding, one side of which is sweet and ,bc
other sour. Two buds, one of sweet frn;t
ana inc other sour, were united and inserted
IN the same stock, and grew into enc branch.
me result Of which is this annexation Of ar
PosI!es The line Of division between the t,po
Qualities is as perfect IN the apple as it WON'T,
DC II the halves Of two apples of the same size
were fitted together. 9'Ne
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-06
BROWN, TAYLOR & TUCKER,
(FORMERLY BROWN s.. TAYLCR,)

BROWN, TAYLOR & TUCKER,
FORMERLY BROWN s.. TAYLCR,)
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
AND GROCERS,
Edwin NJ: Taylor, RICHMOND, VA.
Beverly Tucker.
"A TTEND TO the sale of Tobacco, Flour, JTneai,
a and Merchandise generally.
They will keep constantly on hand a general
assortment Of Groceries, to which they would call
the attention of Country Merchants and others.
Their Warehouse (being that formerly occupied
by Peyton, Deane and Edwards, is near the Ca
nal Basin, one OF the most advantageous locations
in the City.
The united efforts Of the members Of the firm
will be used to afford satisfaction to those who
may entrust business to their care.
Liberal advances on Consignments in hand.
REFER TO
Storm, DUBoIs s. Co., Now York
CALEB Core, Philadelphia.
Lewis WEBp Richmond.
WYATT CARDwELL., Charlotte Coui fhouse.
WIN. KINNEY, Stauuton, Va.
MAYO CABELL, Nelson Co. Va
Judge II ST.. GEO. TUCKER. University Va.
Richmond, Feb 49, lS44.-f
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we published, about a month ago. a states
"eh' from New Orleans paper of sui.
commenced by woman who had been held
as slave IN that city for thirty years past, 10
recover her freedom, on the ground that She
was ireeborn, white, and of German paren-
.age'-She stated that she was Kidnapped from
.he residence OF her parents, in Hartford coun@
w. not tar from Baltimore, when she was
small glri, thirty years ago. 1t appears by
'ne Baltimore Sun that this statement is cor
iecb ana mat this poor woman has been held
III Infamous bondage for thirty years. Co,,
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Friday ,Ipru 20, 1914.
GEN ATE

The Senate, having organized, proceeded to the
Hal, Of the House of Representatives, preceded by their
,n;.ars :, attend the funeral of the Hon p. T. Bos
ssr late representative from the State Of Louisiana
And, having returned TO the Sena'e Chamber, ad-
iourned uni,l Monday next
rha Hopse met at ~ o'clock for the purpose Of at
,sndos The funeral Of the Hon + f. Bossler, late a
na",s:.o,s,ve from Louisiana The members of The
Senate being seated within the Hail. the funeral ser
wee was performed according 10 The ritual of the Ro-
man Catholic Church, by the Rev Mr. Vanhorseigh,
n, RYDER The corpse was then conveyed to the
Cam ressonal Burial Ground, accompanied by the
Members Of Congress, the President, Heads of De-
partments &c.
Having returned from the funeral, the House I'D
;ourned until to. morrow at ii O clock.
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be deceased the expression Of its sympathy on THIS az
fecng event and as testimony o. fespest 'of .n1
"o into mourning by wearing Grape On The lief. arm for
thirty days Il, ,,o,.s
will attend the funeral of The HIM. Peter Il bosser at
- o. clock NJ tomorrow.
m t:a,., IN ma,t n, H. o clock Nj Tomorrow
Ordertd, Tnata message be sent to The Senate 10 no.
nv ina, body o! The ath of Peter Bosser, late
ns C IN. representatives from the State of Louisiana
that his funeral Will take place from the hall o: THIS
m,se ,o.morrow at II clock Nj and that The Senate
he invited to attend the same
E,solrsd. That this House do nov adjourn.
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SATURDAY.. .7prH ~. 1874.
The Senate Was moi IN session le-duy.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Mr.. DROMGOOLE submitted a motion, providing
tina, all debate on the bill Tor the modification of the
Tariff should terminate in committee on Monday, the
9Th of May, and that the proposed amendments should
then be voted on
Mr. C. J. INGERSOLL moved 10 amend, by sub
stituting Thursday, aiay9
Mr.. BRODHEAD moved 10 lay The subject on the
table which was carred-nyrs - noes 20.
The House then went into COMMITTEE Of the Whole
MIR Hopkins in the Chair, and resumed the considers
lion Of The bill modifying the Tariff and 1t dis
cussed, until The adjournment, by Messls BELSER
BRODHEAD, SLlDELL, and others.
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RICHMOND, TUESDAY, APRIL 80.
TIE ELECTION.

1t is ealy in the day 10 speculate with absolute
certainty upon the full results of the election Of Thurs
day last. Various returns have already come in from
more than hall the Stnte-and we are extending the
Inst of killed and wounded. If had the disposition
TO conceal the fact It would be ridiculous to make the
attempt; but we have suffered several losses and the
majority in the House of Delegates is still doubtful
problem AS far advised. at the of writing
2 o'clock yesterday the account current OF gun and
loss stands thus:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-30

The Democratic Central Committee will address the
People Of Virginia soon as they ascertain the cir.
cums,ancss and result Of the recent elections
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Thus they stand and there let them STAND forever
in conflict and in contrast upon points Of patriotism
and of honor and of duty and verify they shall have
their rewards in their coun,fys estimation, and the
worlds renown ..
RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE.
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The following letter from Mr.. Clay TO the Editors
was forwarded from Raleigh the day Of its date, bu,
did not reach hands in time for pu5licat earlier
,han to-day.-[Na Int.
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Extract from the Letter OF In
slrlctions of Mr.. Adams 10
Mr. Forsyth, dated August
the l9lh, 1878
HiIferer their dcterinina-
iloa may be, the Spaniel Co
y-rrment riii be responsible 10
The U. States for all damages and
expenses mh,eh mag arse .from
me delay ar refusal o: SPAN TO
ra:Jy, and from N, measures 10
,h.ei tie United States may re
sort 10 rue efficacy 10 thsir rights
and that for The iademaities, 10
mhica they 'riil be Justly entitled,
fc- the violation Of .talth by Span,
the United States ,rit look 10 lHE
TERRITORY Wrsl or me SA-
n,,ru ?,