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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13
EXTENSION OF THE LOUISA RAILROAD

~.
The Charlottesville Advocate in noticing the
speech made by DR.. Sheppard at the Harisonburg
Convention, says that although Gordonsville was
settled upon by the Louisa Rail Road company,
In preference to Charlottesville, on account of its
ahording shorter access to the Ohio, yet that
was not at the time the ONLY reason. There were
other motives of preference. One was that by
extending the road to Gordonsvile the counties
of Orange, Greene, Madison and Rockingham
would have their means Of access to market i'm
proved.-Another, that there was a strong feel
ing in Charlottesville against the road.-And a
third, that Gordonsville was in the direct route
10 Fishing Creek, at the mouth Of which it was
proposed to strike the Ohio. The first of these
reasons Qhe Advocate says) was a good one, and
the object has in good degree been accomplish
ed. The second was based upon temporary
obstacle which is now, it trusts, entirely re-
moved.-And the third, it argues was wholly
nnsound. On this subject 1T remarks-i'The
reason and the only one gned for making
Fishing Creek the terminu s, tina, it was the
nearest point upon the Ohio; But this idea has
long since been abandoned, and no terminus is
now advocated, higher up the Ohio than Parkers-
burg. Fishing Creek is about two hundred miles
above Guyandotte, and passengers could be con-
veyed by Rail Road. from Guyando,ie to Rich
mond or Baltimore in as short time as from
Guyandotte to Fishing Creek by Steamboat
Ii then the terminus on the Ohio which oriqi
nally decided the question in favor of Gordons-
vile and Harrisonburg, be itself abandoned,
where is the wisdom of adherng to decision
which was based upon error2"
The Advocate strenuously urges upon its fell
low-citizens the necessity of taking immediate
action on the subject, if they wish to retain those
advantages which nature has placed in their
hands.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

The people of Cumberland have held meet
ing in opposition to the call of Convention t.
amend the State Constitution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

The indictment for libel against Ex-Governor
Thomas is expected to be tried during the second
week Of next month at Washington. The curl
osty mongers anticipate rich treat on the occa-
sion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

Petitions are in circulation in Frederick county,
asking remedy of the Legislature, in the shape
Of a tax or otherwise, for the evil suffered by
farmers in the killing of their sheep by halEfed
dogs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

The Rockbridge Superior Court adjourned to
meet on the 18th of this month.-The Star states
that Judge BRowN is to preside.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

Mr.. Charles Aisqui.h, of Charlestown, JEFF
ferson county, was killed by an accidental ex-
plosion Of his gun while out hunting few days
ago. He was worthy citizen and has left a
wife and three children.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

Since the foregoing was prepared for the press
another arrest has been made--another character
has been introduced into this terrible drama--in
the person OF youth scarcely eighteen years of
age. The offence charged is aiding and abeuiBg,
We ferbear TO mention bis name until farther in
vestgation. His unhappy parents are sincerely
10 be commisersted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

The last accounts from the Coast Of Africa,
state that the fever was ravaging the British
Squadron there. The sloop-of.waT Eclair, re-
Gently returned TO England from the Coast, has
lost sixty men, including her commander.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

MIR. FRANKLIN i. GEIGER was appointed on
Thursday last, by the Hastings Court of Staun.
ton, Commissioner of the Revenue for the Corpo-
ration, in the place of Mr.. ROBERT B. SINCLAIR,
deceased.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

CEoRss FRKxMAS, the free man Of color, chargi
ed with being engaged in the outrage of the 2sth
Of August, was tried before the Superior Court
ON "Wednesday of last week and found guilty.
Counsel for the Commonwealth, Tn. J. MicHis,
esq.-for the prisoner, THos. J. STUART and VIM.
u. HARTMAN, esqrs.
On Monday the prisoners Johnston and Free
man were brought into Court to receive their
sentences. The Judge depicted to them in strong
language the enorm,y Of their crime, and the
justice Of the punishment about to be inflicted
upon them. Johnston was sentenced to forty
two years. Imprisonment in the Peni,en,iary,
and Freeman to be hanged at the same time with
his other guilty accomplces, jim and George, on
the third Friday in December. In passing SEN
tence on Freeman, the Judge exhorted the un-
happy culprit, in feeling manner, to prepare, by
suitable repentance, for the awful change which
awaited him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

GEORGE W. SPooNER has been appointed Proc
tor of the University of Virginia in The place Of
Mr.. Woody.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

gaiost the removal, and setting forth the evils
which he thought he foresaw therefrom.
What occurred immediately after Gen. Jack.
sons return 10 Washington reserve for another
letter. A CALM OBSERVER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

+. S.-The citizens of Albemarle have held a
meeting in favor of extending the Louisa Rail-
Road by way of Charlottesville, Staunton, &c.
to the Ohio notwithstanding next week,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

The Baltimore American of Saturday last SAYS
Within day or two past some twenty thou
sand bushels of Indian Corn have been taken for
shipment to Liverpool.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13
FLOUR MARKET

The news by the Caledonia caused an advance
on Flour Of fifty cents barrel in New York
In Baltimore it rose from 1918 to $3.50, and
holders were Indifferent abou, selling at tina,
price.
FLOUR, in New York, moderate business
transacted at Sc ID Sc lS.
Flour, in Richmond, 1878.
PORK MARKET
The Lynchburg Republican of Thursday lass
states that it is requested to say that the Pork
market will open at that place at s5,5O--and that
engagements can now be made there at that price.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
Supply good-prices of Beef from SO to 81 75-.
Hogs, in Baltimore, bring from SIS 10 to SIS 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13

ington. in tuoenty hours more he was in the cap
itol, and his Cabinet and every body else could
not have been more astonished if a mine had been
sprung under the city.
The reason assigned for this sudden movement,
was the Presidents i'll health. 1t was not even
specious reason. He was not i'll a moment af-
ter he left Boston, nor after he returned to Wash
iDgton. The true secret Of his sudden return was
MIR. Van BureD's change Of views on the removal
Of the Deposies. From the moment that change
was announced 10 him, he was restless and un-
easy, and unwilling to proceed further. He fl
nally became violent, and insisted upon return
ing Immediately to Washington. All who were
about him endeavored to dissuade him heTefrom,
and Mr.. Van Buren, among tho rest. He yield
ed Tor moment, and proceeded to Concord. He
said the Deposltes should be removed from the
bank before one week. He was imperative and
memorable. RESPONSIVENESS were unavaling. In
one day he was in New York. In one more day
he was in Washington; rather rapid travelling
Tor an invalid. The sight of band of Indians
with tomahawks never excited him so much as
did the immediate prospect then of putting his
foot on the neck Of the "Bonster," as he called
the bank. He was full Of fire and energy. Mr..
Van Buren, accompanied him. He would not let
him leave him; though Mr.. V. b. would gladly
have done so; for he dreaded to encounter Mr..
mcLane, whom he had so urgently pressed into
the front rank OF opposition. No man was more
sincere and honest in his views than Mr. Nc
Lane. He bad, it was said at the time, and be-
iieve il, prepared, al the suggestion Of Mr.. Van
Bn'en, strong and able paper, demonstrating a.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07
THE roLrrrcAL PLACEMENTS.

The political elements are qsite calm just nov.
We do not know tina, any persons--other than the
Of5ce-holders and o fee-seekers-are much inter
ested 10 the movements of the Peoples Admins
tration just now. Every and then we hear the
fall of the ponderous are, and of goes head
much to the delight Of the hungry patriots who
swarm around the palace in search ofPrey. CoLT.
MAN. the patriot no presided over the "Demo-
cratic Association" in the absence ofJoHs c. RvEs
and succeeded in having the resolutions of cen
sure passed against Major LEwis, as was predc.
ted by the letter which published last week
from the the Baltimore Patriot, has been appoin
ted TO fat Office. This is nice work for the ''dog
days"-perhaps as the Fall approaches, we shall
find the work Of dscapttation done--and then
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07
A FEMALE SEMINARY.

We take great pleasure IN directing the atten-
ton of the public to the advertisement of tho Rev.
john BosGs, the esteemed Pastor OF tho Plesby-
terrain Congregation in this place, who proposes to
open 4" Female Seminary" on the LIST Of Septem-
Der next. We are much pleased that Mr.. Bogss
has determined to undertake the establishment of
thi. Seminary in Msrtinsburg-an Institution Of
the character which he proposes to establish is
much needed here, and We have no doubt that
under his direction, aided as he will be by compe
tent and accomplished assistants, a Seminary will
young ladies tho opportunity OF obtaining most
thorough education in all which pertains TO the
cultivation of their intellects, the care of their
morals, and the accomplishment of their manners.
We take occasion here to appeal to the parents
and guardians of Berkeley County, to look well to
is offered to them to give to their daughters,
upon moderate terms, as thoroughs an education as
can be obtained in the best American Institutes.
Parents who wish to learn the particulars of Mr..
Boggs' plan and mode of instruction, can do so, by
calling at bis residence. Mr.. B. is a gentleman OF
able experiences in the instruction of youth. There
is no town Virginia better ad pied to the location
of Seminary such as Mr.. b. proposes to establish,
than Martinsburg. The community is moral--ths
people plain, hosptsbe, and intelligent-the health
of the town Notwithstanding in the most gem
teel families can be obtained on very moderate
terms. Embrace then this favourable opportunity
to educate your daughters-it is by far the
greatest and most enduring legacy which you can
leave to them. Who that looks at his child, bear
ing the impress and image of deity himself, can
hesitate one moment upon his duty to that child
There lie an active principle, an emanaton from
the great Author Of our existence, in bondage ia
the breast ofevsry one--ne power short of omnPo'
tence can sKtingush IT, nor can its deliyersnce be
accomplished in any other way than by the powel
and force OF education. Look to it, parents--look
1t, gusrdisns--thers is no time DO lost--thsti
for improvement isyoutk"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07
rnWrUnArcu ADDarss.

We had the pleasure of listening on Thursdsy
evening last to an Address on Temperance, deiiv-
sred in the "Club-HOuss," by DR.. THos. ScHsEs-
IT, the intelligent Editor Of the Hsgers,own
Pledge. We hsd never before had the pleasure Of
bearing the Doctor "hoId forth" upon the subject.
though we were prepared, from the notices which
we had frequently seen Of his efforts, and from
our knowledge of him through the week., visits Of
his jealous and interesting journal to Office, to
expect On able address from him, and we're not
disappointed. We were much pleased to see so
many ladies and gentlemen present, and we are
sure there would have been many more, had not
the notice been so limited. We wish indeed the
whole community could have heard this address
appealing il did by the force Of argument, the
beauty Of diction and the eloquence Of feeling to
the mind. and hearts Of all who feel interest ir
exterminsting the demon Of intemPerance from
our land. The subject is deemed by many thread.
bare and anintsrestns, but TO US it is not so--we
cannot how il can be unintersstng as long a.
there is a single individual left within the awful
and degrading fangs of intsmperance. Who is Sc
cure from its desolsting influence a, long as they
usef Have we fathers brothers and friends who
within the reach and influence Of this degraded
vice then let US arouse from our slumbers, and
grid armor for the fight. Have we
childfenf-then let US cast our eyes away into the
distant future and immsgine them now busily epga-
gsd the active theatre of life-yes, lot US think
of them nor, and commence in the days of their
youth and innocence to place before their eyes the
beauties of temperance, and to impress solemnly
upon their hearts the evils and desoatons of intern
peranee. We may be called "to pass to that
bourne from which no traveller returns" before our
children have entered upon the cares and busy
scenes of life-and if SO, nothing can be more con-
soling to US in our last moments than The belief
that they enter life guarded against rice which is
the parent of all others.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07
ruu AcRrcurrunAI. SOCIETY.

A resolution was passed at the meeting Vi the
Berkeley County Agricultural Society, on Satur-
day last requesting the Editors Of the papers pub
lished in this County allow limited space in
their columns each week for such selections Of
Agricultural matter, embracing essays, &c..as may
be approved and sanctioned BY the Executive Com.
mitiee Of the Society. We most willingly give
of our columns to the Commute, and shall be most
happy at any time to contribute any aid which the
use of our columns may afford to the advancement
Of the noble undertaking which has been commen-
ced to promote and carry forward the Agricultural
I'm pro.ement' Of Berkeley County.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07
AN INTERESTING INCIDENT.

We find in late number of the Philadelphia
" Christian Observer" an interesting letter from
correspondent of that journal, making an excur-
sion through Tennessee. We clip from this letter
the annexed interesting incident connected with
the death of the celebrated Capt. LEWIS, who, in
company with Capt. Clark, some years since made
an expedition to the Rocky Mou ntans and Oregon,
and with whose travels the inielligen, reader is
familiar.
The letter says:-
CAPT. LEwIs'-In a poor region of
country, near the S. w. corner of Maury
county Tennessee, spent one night, in
a new county called Lewis. 1t was con-
stituled, perhaps, at the last sitting of the
Legislature, and so named IN memory of
Captain Lewis, who was associated with
Captain Clark in the exploring tour to
Oregon during Mr.. Jefferson's admins.
tration. He died within the limits of this
county OF Lewis, a great many years ago,
and under circumstances that proclaim
the vanity of worldly fame. After the
expedition, though honored by his coun.
try and government for his enterprises, he
fancied that he was neglected. This
preyed upon his spirits, and occasoned
seasons of mental alteration. At one
time, in passing through this poor region
perhaps from Florence to Nashville, in
company with two persons, in the capaci-
ty ofservanis, one a spaniard, he put up
Tor the night at Grinders old stand. The
husband was absent. The family occu-
pied one cabin, and Capt. Lewis the 9th.
er. The two servants went to the stable
to lodge. 10 the night, the lady heard
the report of pistol liz the room in which
Capt. Lewis was lodging. In short time
some one at the door plead for water, but
the lady feared to open her door. Next
morning Capt. Lewis was found dead not
far from the house. 1t was believed then,
and now generally, that he shot himself.
But his family feared there was foul play,
and suspicion rested upon the servants,
especially the Spaniard. So closed the
career ola man who had somewha, dis.
tinguished himself in the history of his ma
lion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07
INTERESTING FACT IN oRNI-
THEOLOGY

Our attention has been recently called to the ex-
uaordinary number OF Barn SwaNo1s, which eve
ry evening, at this Of the year, congregate
and take up their nightly abode in the Willow
Grove, Immediately Fact of our town. Shortly af-
ter sunset these birds may be coming in dis
persed gangs from every quarter OF the Heavens,
and after circling through the air for some fifteen
or twenty minutes literally obscuring the declining
light Of day by their numbers, they are observed
TO light upon the branches Of the willow trees keep
ing up for some time chatering noise, whose uni
ted sound bears striking resemblance to the dash
ing of an impetous waterfall During their aight,
whilst high up in the cir, they remind you ut one
moment Of my RAIDS of bees swarming, and at anoh-
er of diminutive moats floating in countless pofu-
sion through the atmosphere. With the earliest
dawn they of again the next morning, extend
ing their daily fight, doubt hundreds OF miles
distant from this place to returs with exact pune
tuality in the evening to this, their favore roost
What may be the peculiar attraction which brings
them to this spot in such vast and remarkable guam
titles. ia a mystery to US. We understand il has
been their habit for several yesrs Psst-srriving
here about the middle of July and leaving about
the last of August-their departure is sudden and
complete that after single night not one OF them
is to be afterwards until tho succeeding sea-
son. II would be idle attempt to place any es'
innate upon their numbers One will speak oil
them "a embracing several millions--auother will
convey his impression of their quantity. by the
elsmstion, "lhat he would not have before be-
lisved, that the whole world contained a. many
barn swallows" and another that they ,urpas,
those immense Aocks of pigeons which weigh down
acres OF the Torres. in the valley Of the Mississippi
The air seems to be truly the home Of the swsl
lows; they eat drink, and it is said sometimes
even feed their young, on the wing. and surpss
all other birds in the untIing rapidly OF thei
eight and evolulions. In winter they emgrste L
tropical climatesa few days being sufficient to pas
from the arctic to the torrd zone. The beak
short, broad at base very much Hsttened, and yer
deeply cleft, forming large mouth, well adapted 1
the purpose of seizing pinged insects, which cor
sttute their accustomed food, And doubt W
are under heavy obligations to this interesting Al
my, stationed near our town for their destruction
millions Of noxious insects, which would otherwis
be source of great annoyance to our persons
Comforts and Of immense injury to grain field
Let the hand OF the naughty and mischievsOu
nfehin, bs stayed in every effort ut their distu
tgncs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07

falls, Is liable to suffer from severe cold,
although the atmosphere sround aim new.
'er falls below moderate temperature !;
and although no actual deposition Of dew
may take place upon his skin. This Ell.
feet mus, arise from the constsn, lowering
OF temperature OF the skin by radiation.
Ia military csmpalgEs the effects Of BIZ
youackIng at nigh, appear to be general.
" admitted 10 darken the coapleaion.'
lie bale de bivousc is ian effect quite recognised
Hale term which expresses state of the u,
which makes an impression upon the compile Sieu,
rendering il tanned and burnt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07

The Sixth Number Of the admirable Lectures OF
Dr.. Lardner on. "Science and Art, to which we
have so frequently directed the attention of our
readers, contains a Lecture on Lunar Influences,
from which we make the following interesting
extract In addition to the influences treated of
in this extract, the same Lecture discourses upon
the supposed influence Of the Moon on Births, Mem
tai arrangement, Shell-Fish, &c. &c, to which we
intend at another time to refer. DR.. Iardner
snaaLa Tina.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07

0o-The attention of Farmer. and Miller. ia di.
rectsd to the letter of Mr.. WILLIAM +. ConPros,
under the head of Georgetown market"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07

ey-The Farmers and Millers' attention is called
to the advertisement of Ross & CARROT, 10 another
column,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07
Col. EDWARD COLSTON /,

AND. w. McCLEARY, Nominated & cleo.
ISRAEL ROBINSON, ( ted Vice Priests
ALLEN C. HAMMOND.
DANIEL BURKHART, elected Treasurer.
HARRISON WAITE. Recording Secretary.
JOHN 5. HARRISON, Corresponding Sec'y,
The Society then proceeded TO this election Of an
Executive Committee-w hereupon the following
persons elected:
CHS. J. FAULKNER
JAS. S. BROWN,
ID H. CONRAD, >Executiye Commit
ED, PENDLETON,
ADAM SMALL,
On motion ofC. j. Faulkner,
Resotred, That the following committees be APP
pointed with instructions to present their reports
at the Annual Meeting, in October next.
LIST. Committee to prepare and present an anal
ysis of the principal soils of this county. Also, TO
present a report, exhibiting the different proper
lions Of carbonate of Lime in the several rocks Of
the county, with specimines of each kind-Dr
| f. Boyd Pendleton, DIR. Richard McSherry, DR.
Ebenezer Coe, DIR. John S. Harrison and William
Dorsey.
I'd. Committee TO report on the value, as an
agricultural manure, of the Irapertine or deposto
mari, which is found in such large quantities in
several sections Of this couniy--James S. Brown,
George II. Mcclure, Andrew w. McCleary,
Philip G. PeDdleton and Dennis w. Harrison.
I'd. Committee to report on the value OF LINE,
as manure, adapted to the soil and production OF
this county-Edward Colston, Edmund Pendle-
ton, Henry G. Small, Francis Peters and David
III. Conrad.
4th Committee to report on the best varieties OF
Redand White Wheat adapted TO the soil & climate OF
this county-James II. Robinson, Allen G. Ham
mond, James l.. Cunningham, Jacob Hamme,
William 7. Snodgrass, Israel X. Janney and John
Nj. Small
5th Committee TO report on the best varieties
of Indian Corn adapted TO the soil and climate OF
this country, &c., upon the most judicous mode
of cultivating that crop--Daniel Burkhart, ifar-
rison Waite, Levi Henshaw, 1illotson Fryatt,
Thomas Brown and Adam Small.
9Th, Committee to report on the comparative
advantages of deep and shallow poughing-A-
fred Ross Jacob Reese, George Lemon, Reming-
ton b. Kownslar and Samuel ID. BryaIly.
It'll. Committee to report on the advantages or
Disadvantages of Fall ploughng tor Spring crops
james l.. Campbell, Thornton Henshaw, John
c. Small, Samuel d. Campbell and Jacob Van
doren, Jr
18th. Committee to report on the adaptation OF
our Slate and Mountain lands TO Sheep Husban-
dry--Robert V. Snodgrass, Moses 5. Grantham
and Israel Robinson.
On motion Of @. J Faulkner,
Resolred, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be published in the Gazette and Republican.
Adjourned until 4th Thursday in October, NEXT
EDwD. CoLSTON, Prea
DAsIEL BuRKHABr Seey,