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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-03
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY.

The examinations in this institution common
ced on Monday of last week, and were continued
from day to day until Saturday evening. They
were OF the most minute and thorough character
In every branch Of study, the object being to af-
ford to parents and others Interested, full and
FAIR test of the actual state and pfogrese Of each
scholar. 1t was indeed severe and exhaustinu
labor both to the Teachers and Pupils, and al.
though not so attractive or entertaining, perhaps
to the casual visiter, as the more general exami.
nations usually are, they were well attended
throughout, and gave entire satisfaction.
on Friday evening there was al exhibition of
the Musical Glass in the Seminary, which drew
a very large audience. 1t was truly delightful
treat, and altogether creditable to the young La
dies and their accomplished Insructresses.
In the course OF the week a considerable num-
Der of excellent compositions were read, which
had been written by The Pupils during the ses-
sion, on subjects that had been assigned them, as
part of their school exercises.
At the close of the examinations on Saturday
evening, an eloquent and feeling address was de-
llvered by the Principal of the Seminary, Rev.
MIR. BAILEY, to the Pupils, and particularly to
those OF them whose connection with the Semina
ry was then about to close. 1t was repete with
wholesome and affectionate advice in regard to
their general conduct and their farther prepare
ton Tor the active duties OF life; and that it was
rightly appreciated, was abundantly shown by
many dropping head and fearful eye in the
youthful assembly.
A few remarks were then made by the Rev. b.
NJ. SMITH, on behalf of the Trustees of the Ins,i-
tuition; after which the public exercises were clos
ed with Prayer, by the President of the Board,
the Rev. FRANCIS MCFARLAND.
The remainder of the evening was spen! in a.
wardlng Testimonials of Scholarship, and in dis
trbutDg Tokens of Affection and Remembrance
among the Pupils, by the Principal and his AS
sistants.
The number under instruction in the Seminary
during the last.session was 65.-The next ses-
sion will commence on the first Monday in Sep
tember.
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LADIES' SUPPER.

1t will be seen by a notice in another column
that the Ladies have determined to add some
thing OF their own TO the handsome bill of fare
already provided for the FouRrH. This is very
considerate in them certainly, and shows Gum
grateful as we often are,) how much they think
of US. The thing itself too, how admirable in
its way! For what could be more refreshing to
the Soldier returning from the field "covered
with dust, if not with glory" and worn down
by the faiigues of the march and counter-march,
if not almost in state of collapse from the fire.
quent explosions of patriotic excitement--than a
good SUPPER; especially one prepared by the
fair hands, and swee;ened by the welcoming
smiles. of lovely Woman! Nothing, we are
sure, could be equal to it on the evening of 4th
OF July occasion-ercept, perhaps. plenty of ices
and no doubt the Ladies will think of then, also.
What say you, gentlemen soldiers and ci,i-
zens, shall we no, give them BENEFIrl
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PRESCRIPTION

The Washington correspondent Of the Balt-
more Patriot says :-"Mr. Folks removals in
this city already amount, it appears, to fifty per-
soDs-more than occurred at the seat of govern
ment from its foundation mp TO 1922 or from l84l
up 10 March last. And more, much more, is 10
follow. 1t is computed that his entire list Of re-
movals of al! kinds, thus far, is Gbove n Mousond.
ard the WORK still to go on" He adds:
"if in this sweeping work Of prescription, none
but bad or incompetent men were displaced. and
none but merltorious, capable men appointed, no
one would have the right TO complain. But such
IS not the case. Persons utterly incompetent,
Indolent, and Of disreputable character in great
number OF cases, are suffered TO remain in or APP
pointed to, valuable Offices, while competent. ac-
tive and meritorious clerks are dismissed This
every body knows TO be true. How then can
such conduct be expected to meet the appreciation
Of the people, who are honest in the main and
mean righl7"
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VIRGINIA FEMALE INST,TUTE

The examinations in the Virginia Female In.
stltute, under the care of the Rev. MIR. McEI,-
ROY, commenced on Wednesday OF last week,
and continued until Friday evening. We attend
ed aPortion of two days, and were much graft
fed with the evidences Of proficiency afforded by
the young Ladies in the studies in which they
were examined, and of the complete and tho
rough system of instruction adopted by the wor-
thy and talented principal.
This institution is no doubt destined to become
one of the greatest in the Country, being under
the patronage of the Episcopal Church of Vir-
GINA. With the whole State for its field, it will
be in no want of Pupils, when the necessary
buildings (Which are now about to be commenced, }
are erected for their accommodation.
On Monday evening Concert was given at
the Courthouse by the Pupils in the Musical
Department of the Institute, under the ins,ruc-
ton of Signor GEORGE. These exhibitions, al
ways attractive, caused perfect rush TO witness
them, and The room was crowded at an early hour
far beyond its capacity for comfort. The pieces
selected for the evening were from the most APP
proved masters, and many of them required
cultivated taste to relish them. We regre, that
our situation did not permit US TO hear tie per-
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LocoFoco lNcoMpErENcY AcKsow1Epern

Inc washington correspondent Of the Balti-
more fatrlot truly remarks, that in the appoint
ment OF the Hon. Louis McLane, as Minister to
England, 1--WE have an acknowledgment or the
part OF the Administration, and creditable one
also, mat In great questions of emergency, and
great dlihcultles, they must rely upon others than
extreme Locolocos TO guide the ship of State
safely through the Storm. Mr. Polk feels this.
and therefore relies upon the strong arm of Louis
McLane to help him out Of the Oregon difficult
Ties. Nomatter to what party Mr.. McLane may
nave, at one time or another, been attached, he
has always stood by the Constitution and the
Laws! tie opposed South Cardinals system of
Nulihcatlon. He opposed the removal of the
deposites from the place where the law had
placed them, and where they were pronounced
by Congress to be safe. He opposed the pariy
act OF the House of Representatives in the Mis-
sissiPpi case, and the New Jersey case. He OPP
posed the notification, by four of the States of
The law OF the land in relation to the election of
representatives to Congress by single districts
He opposed the Dorr revolutionary doctrines in
Rhode Island In all things, he is one of the
great conservative pillars of the Union, and Mr.
Polk has done well to call him to his aid in the
present emergency. 1t is. like the fact that all
members of the Locofoco party who are placed
upon the bench of the Supreme Court (where
they are out of the way of pollics) become
wings, and give Wing decisions, another evil
dence-and acknowledged by Mr.. Pok--,ha the
Government cannot be carried on except, in great
er OF less degtee, upon Wing principles. 1t was
hardly expected that Mr.. Polk would so soon ac-
knowledge the fact. But he has done so, and
let hin receive the proper credit. Some of his
parry are very angry at the appointment They
90 not Know, or Will not see, what is for the be-
neht Of the country,'
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formances Of the young Ladies, but we can rea-
Oily believe that they were entirely creditabe to
themselves and their interchangeable and accom-
plished instructor.
The Staunton Band. under the instruction of
Sisnor GEORGE, was also present, and took par,
in the Concert.-Their performances closed the
exercises of the evening. and ELECTED. we under
stand' very marked appreciation.
The number Of Pupils in the Institute during
the last session was about forty five. The next
session will commence on the LIST Of September.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC.

The negro Jerry was hung at Campbell court
house on Friday last, In pursuance of his sem
tence, tor the daring attempt, some months ago,
to murder his mistress, Mrs. Nlohr, OF this coun-
ty--an attempt the failure Of which seems to have
been almost miraculous. An immense concourse
oil persons witnessed the scene. We understand
That Jerry admitted the justice of his sentence,
and expressed deep coDtrlion for his crime. We
learn also that for some days previous to his ex-
ecution, he had declared, that his supposed con-
federates in guilt, (negro Harry and his wife
Sally.) who were convicted upon his voluntary
testimony, and, with him, sentenced to be hung,
are entirely guiltless OF all participation in the
murdeTous attempt and that his testimony a.
ganst them was false throughout. If they, in.
deed, be Innocent it will be fortunate that they
were resPited for thirty days by the Executive,
Gnstead of being Pardoned, as, from misinforma-
ton, we stated in our last paper -But we I'M
ders:apd that no credit is given to Jeuy's recent
declarations, and that public opinion is still, as
heretofore, decisive to their guilt, and equally
decisive as to the necessity Of in6icting upon
mem The penalty Of the law. This, indeed, was
rendered manifest, by the proceedings of a large
public meeting held at the county court house on
the day of Jery's execution, (but which have not
yet reached us,) in which the interference of the
Executive, in respiting Harry and Sally for thir.
~ days was strongly condemned. --Lynch'b. Vir.
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THE LAST MOMENTS OF GEN JACKSON.
Nashville correspondent of the New York Journal
OF Commerce gives the following particulars of the clo
sing scene in the life of Gen. Jackson
"From Dr. Esleman, who spent the day at the Hermit
aSe, and witnessed the affecting the old man
death, learned some OF the particulars, which now
communicate Early in the morning of the day (Sun.
day he became conscious that the spark of life was
nearly eXtngushed and expecting die before another
sun would SET he sent for his family and domestics TO
come ard receive his dying bcnediction His rem
1t Is SAID were full of affection and Christian resgna
ton HIS mini retained its vigor to the last and his
dying moments, even than his earlier years exhi
6ited ITS highest intellectual delight TO his family and
friends he SAID DO not grievc that about to leave
YOU Tor shall be better off. Although am afflicted
with pam and bodily suffering, they are as nothing COM
pared with the suerings OF the Saviour of the world
VINO was put TO death on the accurscd tree have full
hed my destiny ON the earth, and it is better that this
frame should go rest and my spirit take up
its abode with the Rcdccmer.''
Gle continued thus to address his relatives and friends
at intervals, during the forenoon, and as Dr. Esclman
rearked ms confidence and faith in the great truths of
religion seemed TO be firm and unwaycring than
any man nc had ever seen die He expressed desire
that Dr. Edgar, OF the Presbyterian Church. to which
he himself belonged. should preach his funeral sermon
and that no pomP or parade should be made over his
grave"
"" Gen. Jackson was born in the Waxhaw
Settlement, South Carolina, on the 18th March,
1857. lie was, therefore, in his 10Th year when
he died.
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PRICE OF WHEAT,

The Hagerstown (Md.) Torch Light states
that some Of the Flour Dealers of that neighbour
hood have been contracting for Wheat, to be de-
livered in August, at 81 per bushel. This is
said to be in consequence of information received
from New York, and is probably owing to the
apprehended failure Of the crops in Great Britain.
The last accounts, as will be seen from the fol-
lowing extract rom the European Times, were
very unfavorable to the prospects Of the British
farmer, and should these be confirmed by the
next arrival, an advance in the price of grain here
IS certain. The surplus Of last years crop in the
United States is no where large; and all accounts
concur in representing that there will be def
cheney this year in the crops Of the West, which
usually find an outlet through New York and
Canada.
"fhe protracted winter, and the cold unseason.
able sprlng-one OF the most cherries and I'M
seasonabe in the memory of that ubiqailous per.
sonage, the 'oldest inhabilant,' has caused the
corn trade TO look up in consequence OF the er-
curry Cooking down. FrOm The country lie most
unjauorabe reports arrive the low range of tenn
perature has done much mischief, and opinions
are already stouiiy advanced that the present
gears grain crops ,oiN not haT equal those Of The
last. In some districts the advance in the corn
HAS oeen as much as rs. TO IS. per quarter; In
others not quite so much, but in all improvement
has taken place.-A bad harvest, or even The
prospect of it, is most disheartening. The a.
mount of human misery which it produces is in
calculabie; it DISCREPANCIES all the operations of
trade, and there is not a man in business or out
of it, who does not, in purse or person-n meal
or III malr-experience the consequences of the
calamity. We hope for the best, and believe
that there is yet sufficient time for matters to
Ond hnft -, IL
terion of the general feeling.
1.-The American Provision market continues in
a healthy stale. The demand is fully equal to
the import, and every day increases the populari-
ty of the provisions from the Western World.
Beef has advanced in price, but buyers seem I'M
willing to pay the increased rates. The price of
American clashes with the price of Irish pork,
which has lnterered to some extent with the de-
mand. For cheese there has been much inquiry,
the price Of which is fast bordering on that of
English. Butter, however, is declining in value,
while lard, on the contrary, is improving"
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Mr. Richie, in order to show his excessive
grief at the death of Gen. jackson, shrouded the
columns of his paper, "The Union," in mourn
ing, for a whole week.-The circumstance is
thus sarcascally referred to by his rival for De-
mocratic favor, the "United States Journal -
"Erternai Grief.-Having never declared that
the election Of Gen. Jackson TO the Presidency
would be the greatest curse which could be fa
the country, we do not consider it necessary to
continue our paper in mourning for month after
his decease."
A hard hit but certainly a fair one
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-03
FREDERIKA BREMgR.-A CORRESPONDENT of the

FREDERIKA BREMER.-A correspondent of the
New York Express, writing from Stockholm,
says that Frede,iha Bremen, the charming author
of the Neighbours" and the rest Of that series
Of beautiful works descriptive Of Swedish life and
manners, is about to visit the United States. She
VIII leave about the first Of August, and coming
this country. The writer hopes she will be we'll
received, as she has "a passionate admiration"
for our republic and its free institutions. She
will be well received for her own worth, her love.
ly character, her beautiful writings. There
needs no condition precedent TO ensure her wel.
consolidation,
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IS II A u 81 IN @Ns-
THURSDAY, JULY ,, 1915.
VIRGINIA INSTITUTIONS.


The sixth session Of the Virginia Institution
for the education Of the Deaf and Dumb and of
the Blind closed on Thursday last. The follow
ing is a list Of the Graduates i'm the Deaf Mute
Department:
Slas Long, Henry county.
Mary Ann Bailey, Albematle.
Arthur I. Bailey, do.
4. j. Brightwell, Prince Edward.
Marshall Butcher, Lewis.
Mary Jane Grills, Montgomery.
John Burgis. Mercer.
Jane Roads, Page.
Emily E. Franklin, Kanawha.
Agnes S. b. Franklin, dn.
WIN. f. Gresham, King & Queen.
James Kerns, Frederick.
These were all State Pupils. and as the law,
in order to secure fair participation in the bene.
fits of the Institution TO every portion of the
Commonwealth, requires the selection of the
Pupils who are supported by the State to be
made equally from the Senatorial Districts, SO
lar as there may be applications, we have been
requested by one of the Visitors to publish list
VI oo DiSt'CsS NuIcu dS YET nave mad no Pu-
pills in the Deaf Mute Department. Those Dis.
trIcts are as follow.-From such as are marked
with an asterisk IL no applications are on file.
AZ Bedford and Franklin.
70. Spottsylvania, Caroline and Essex.
w. Isle of Wight, Prince George Southampton, Sur
ry and Sussex
SO. Mccklenburg and Halifax.
I'll. Buckingham, Campbell and Cumberland.
*l2 Accomac. Northampton, Elizabeth City, York,
Warwick and City Of Williamsburg.
*l3 Culpcper, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and
Green.
10. Tazewcll, Wythe, Grayson, Smyth and Carroll
40 Stafford, King George, Wcstmoreland, Rich.
mond, Lancaster and Northumberland.
SD Berkeley, Morgan and Hampshire.
81. Washington, Russell, Scott and Lee. .
*25. Norfolk, Nansemond, Princess Anne and Norfolk
Borough
40 Brunswick, Dinwidde and Greensvillc
~. Allegheny, Bath, Pocahontas, Botetourt and
Roanoke.
In the Blind Department, all the Pupils re.
main except two, who have not been under re-
gular course of instruction in the Institution, be.
ing over age.
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WEST POINT ACADEMY.

me annual examination Of the Cadets OF the
Military Academy a, West Point, closed on the
is'n UT. Inc graduating class numbers forty-
one and the entering class nine,y-,wo. Last
year, the graduating class did not exceed thirty.
The examination was conducted bv !. Road of
Officers, of which Maj. General Scott wa, p,..;l
dent, and the proficiency of the pupils was tested
bya vigorous inquiry into all the branches ,,.ghe
writer in the New York Courier, who attended
the examination, says:
II might instruct those who talk of the aristo.
cratic composition and tendency of this school Ia
see arrive, as am doing daily, the lads who ara
about to enter this year. There are some 80
warrants issued-and the greater humble: of those
who have obtained them, are already here
They constitute in point Of personal appearances
and apparel, the type Of every class in the COM
munity-irom the well dressed and carefully
tended darling OF rich parents, to the scan,ilv
clothed and hardly.used child of destitution. In
actual rags do some appear--in very coarse and
homey, though whole clothing, the greater mum.
Der come-whie few comparatively have the ex.
terror that denotes wealth. The same reception
awaits all-not from the Professors and Officers
only-but what is much more important and what
bespeaks the merit of the system-from the Ca
diets themselves. The very perfection of person.
al neatness and order in their carriage and attire
the old cadets welcome the new corners as thew
themselves were welcomed, not for the clothes
they wear or want, nor for the names they NAV
chance to bear, but from the feeling of brother.
hood, which it is one Of the blessed fruits of this
Institution to induce and to cherish--of hoiv
brotherhood of soldiers vowed to the service Of
their country, and to love, to trust, and to help
each other.
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A hard hit, but certainly fair one.
A REEINNINC

The Postmaster at Rome, Geo., (Dr. Patter.
sony lately appointed under the new Adminislra-
ton, has already been detected in frequent de-
predaions upon the mails, and also in robbing
the Office of Col. Hacket next door to him, in
which he obtained $1,000, and the Office Of the
Clerk Of the Court, in which he got about S95.
He has been set 10 prison.
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The Washington Union coniradics the story,
put IN circulation by the Washington corresponI
dent of the New Y ork Herald, about Mr. Polk's
having written an anti-Texas letter to Mr.. Van
Buren,. prior to the assembage of the Baltimore
Convention in May 1914, by which the former
gentleman was nominated to the Presidency. AS
the Alexandra Gazette remarks, ''these gratui-
tous ialsehoods do no one any harm but those
who originate them, and must bear the shame of
their detection.O
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-03

70 The senior editor of the Richmond Wing
has recently been among US stalking notes.
See his notice of the Western Asylum on the
first page of this paper. We regret that he did
not take a day to visit our other Public Insti,u-
tons.
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SCHOOL STATISTICS.

A friend who has been looking into the statis-
tics on the subject, informs US that there are (or
were recently not less than 400 young persons
under instruction in the different schools and in
situations OF our town. This speaks we'll for a
village whose whole population is not much over
two thousand. Assuredly "the schoolmaster is
abroad" and duly estimated, among us.
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MASONIC CELEBRATION.

The Anniversary of ST. John the Baptist was
celebrated by the brethren Of Cassia Lodge, and
the brethren Of adjacent Lodges, in Woodstock,
on Tuesday last.
The procession was large and imposing one.
numbering upwards Of 80. An Address suited
TO the occasion was delivered by Chas. II. Lew
is, Esq, Of Stanton.
After the Address, the brethren and number
OF invited guests dined at Mr.. Rinker's Hotel.
Rock. Register nj Saturddv.
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The Washington Union of Wednesday even.

The Washington Union of Wednesday even.
ing says:
"We had grand war of the elements this after
noon tor about 20 minutes, violent hurricane
heavy rain--and a shower Of haistones, some
OF them as large as pigeons eggs.'
The Charlottesville Advocate of Saturday last,
says "a furious storm of wind, hail and rain
visited our town on Wednesday evening last. A
good many ornamental trees, and several chimney
tops were blown down. 1t is said that the sold
est inhabitant" never witnessed the like here
abouts.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-03

The Locos In Alabama are engaged in vio-
lent intestine war--a large portion of the party
having rebelled against the nomination Of Col.
y. Terry for Governor, made by the late State
Convention. Judge Joshua l.. Martin has been
brought forward by the malcon.ents as the oppo-
nent of the regular nominee.
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A general meeting of the citizens OF Botetourt
county is to be held at their July Court for the
purpose of adopting measures to bring before the
next Legislature, in the most forcibe manner
the claims of the James River and Kanawba i'm
provement and Of the Southwestern Road.
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COUNTY AND CORPORATION 1Ev,rs

The County Levy in Augusta, this year, is rs
cents-Parish Levy so cents-total on the ,i,ha-
BILE $l,25.
The Levy of the Corporation of Staunton, for
all purposes, is So, so on each ,ithable,