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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

Missouri Iron MOUNTAINS Professor
SilIiman, and +. Shepherd, Of New Haven,
recently made neurological exploring
tour in Missouri. The first named gentle.
man, in his college course of Lectures
just closed, stated the following facts ia re-
gard TO the Missouri iron mountains, as
communicated TO the New Haven Palla.
dInm:- -" There are two Of these noun
tains, he said, situated not far distant from
each other, and forty Or fifty miles west Of
the Mississippi. One Of thcm | under
stood INN 10 say, was about 700, the other
about 300 feet in height; that IL, above the
surrounding plain. The iron with which
they abound is peroxide, consisting of
twenty-eight parts iron, and fourteen parts
oxygen--thus constituting very rich ore
OF iron, As you approach either Of these
mountains, and before YOU yet 10 them.
you find Jumps and masses OF this form OF
iron scattered much ike the stones Of New
England. Advancing You find the masses
10 larger numbers AMI greater size. and So
on up q the mountains Till you approach
their submits, where you find one yasi
Gaping 10 the mountain Of these rocks
and stones, whose depth has never been
explored! OF course how far they no.
down VIC do not know, nor what proper
ton Of the substance Of these mountains
10 iron, but We perceive the quantity there
10 be immense, almost beyond calculation:
enough, ! understood the professor 10 say,
to supply the whole human race, even
under the present yust consumption of iron.
with that metal, for nges 10 come. The
base and sides of the mountain arc thick.
y and beautifully wooded; even after You
come 70 the immense cappings with which
The mountain is rounded of. you find the
Trees every where shoot up among these
rocks, although you can discover scarce
race Of SOIL"
EXTRAORDINARY RUINS. - The Nation.
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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-12

What glorious world this would be. il
all its inhabitants could say, with Shaks,
peare's Shepherd; 'Sir, am true Ia.
borcr; | earn that get; get tina, wear;
owe no man hate; envy no man's hnppi.
ness; glad Of other meas good; content
with my own
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13
MIR. poLK,s INAUGURAL.

The Inaugural Address Of the new Presiden,
is, in the main, much less exceptiona5le than we
had expected.
His sentiments on the subject Of the Union
of the right Of majoriies to rule only in subordi-
nation to the Consitulion-and the protection OF
Home Industry-especially commend themselves
to our approval, as they are known to be in oppo-
sition to those Of many who aided in his election.
In regard to the latter subject, he reiterates the
views expressed in his celebrated letter to Mr..
Kane, which some Of his Tennessee friends were
disposed TO treat as forgery, but which the
Northern Democracy relied upon as making him
"as good Tariff man as Mr.. Clay"
The pledge he gives to require Of all public
officers strict performance OF duty, and particu-
lary TO enforce rigid accountability upon COL
lec,ing and discussing agents, will also be hailed
by the country with sincere pleasure.-There is
scarcely any thing more dreaded, in the practical
administration Of affairs than a recurrence of
the "picking and stealing" which were SO rife I'M
der the rule of Mr.. Van Buren,.
These are some of the 'crumbs of comfort
which we CLEAN from the Inaugural, and if Mr..
Polk will only make them good, whatever may
be our differences of opinion upon other subjects,
we shall cbeerfully accord to his Administration
all the credit it deserves.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13
INSTRUCTIONS TO SENATORS.

Inc Locofoco papers generally profess to have
high veneration for the doctrine of instruction.
and they lose no opportunity of visiting any vio-
laiion of it on the part Of Wing with the Sc
verest denunciaiions. During the late Presiden-
tlal canvass, the charge was falsely rung through
the length and breadth of the land, tina, Mr.. Clay
had acted in open contempt of instructions in
voting for the Bankrupt law and recently, while
the Texas question was pending, Mr.. BARROW, of
Louisiana, and Messrs. RIvEs and ARCHER, of
Virginia, were held up, in most indignant terms,
to public reprobation, (although not instructed
Tor opposing, what was assumed to be, the known
VIII OF their constituents. Now all this might
appear well enough, il there was any thing like
consistency in the conduct of these censors.-
But, as there is not even decent sembapce of
It, when the violation of the principle enures to
the benefit OF their own party, we are bound to
conclude that there is sincerity in their profess
sions. We have had repeated instances of this
In times past; but our business now is with some
OF recent occurrence. There were not less than
FOUR Senators who voted for the Texas resolu-
lions AGAINST positive UirfuaI instructions,
namely-ALLEN and Japan of Ohio, HAYWOOD
OF North Carolina, and the recreant MERRIcK, of
Maryland.-4e who expects to hear a word of
censure upon their conduct from Locofoco lips
Not we, certainly. The boot in these cases hap
pens to be upon the proper leg; and although RI
gid principle would seem to require their condem-
nation, still the circumstances GO far, in the eyes
OF these arrogating, self-constituted "priests of
Republicansm," to palliate the offence and make
1t quite venial one. The constituents of those
Senators desired them to do wrong, and they pre-.
ferred to disobey them and do right. Such at
least we may suppose to be the reasoning, if in
deed they degn to reason at all on the subject,
of these eternal babblers about ss,he sacred and
invaluable right OF the constituency to instruct
their representatives" &c.-A "righi," neverthe.
less, which they show by their practice, must al
ways be taken and understood, as regulated by,
and made subordinate to, the present views and
interests of I.ocofocoism!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13
THE NEW CABINET.

We arc not surprised at learning that Mr.
Folks selection Of a Cabinet has given displeas
ure to many strong interests among those wht
contributed to his election. Mr. Calhoun.
friends are displeased that their Chief is bowed
out without compliment, and that no man O
his State or school has place In the Cabinet
ExGov. MARCY does not represent the heart o.
the party In this State, aud is by-oone politician
The selection OF CAVE JOHNSON as Posl-Inaste
General is most unfortunate. With Presiden
from State larger than Tennessee, il could
hardly be expected that d Cabinet Minister should
be taken there too. But we would have gladly
welcomed to this post friend OF Cheap Postage
even from Texas. Cave is the deadly enemy Of
this reform, and one of the blindeSt and bitteres
partisans ever in Congress.
MIR. BUCHANAN for Secretary Of State is a ere.
ditablo selection. He will fill the station with
dignity and ability, though lie means to make all
possible capital for the succession out of Texas
and Oregon by showing the roarers how he dare
bully Great Britain. Mr.. BANCROFT, though a
Scholar rather than Statesman, will, we trust,
discharge his duties acceptaby. lis Just twelve
years since he apostatized from The Wing party
because he could not get nomination for Con
gress, and his promotion in the Loco Foco ranks
has been rapid.
MIR. WALKER we consider the weakest man i'm
the Cabinet, yet he has the second post. But he
has flooded the North with exaggerated state
ments of the vast amount Of Northern Manufac-
lures for which annexed Texas would afford a
market. and now he will food the whole country
with Reports, showing, after his fashion, that the
Protective System should be broken down, and
Foreign fabrics allowed to inundate the whole
land under low Revenue duties. His Texas let
ter was the basis of his dizzy fortune.
The composition of this Cabinet renders GER
tain the exclusion Of both Calhoun aud Van Bu-
rem from the fostering regard Of the new Admin
lstrdtlon. Whatever design there may be in it
it looks to the reelection of Polk or the desiona-
ton of Buchanan as his successfully. Y. Tri-
hume.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13
MEXICO AND THE U. STATES.

Gen. ALMoNrr, the Mexican Minister, 1--WE
learn from the National Intellgencer of Moudsy,)
has signi6ed to our Government the termination
Of his mission, in consequence Of the passage
OF the act for the annexation to the United States
Of the Province Of Texas. ale has addressed
letter to the Secretary Of State, entering solemn
protest, in the name Of his Government, agains,
that law, which he declares to be an act of ap.
gression the most unjust that modern history re-
cords. being, as he alleges. tho spolia,ion of a
friendly nation Of considerable part of its terri
tory.
"Ihe Minister has further asked for his pass
ports, ii being his purpose to leave this city for
New York as early as practicable, and there 10
embark for Mexico.
This step on the part Of tho Minister is, Of
course only what every in,elligsn, person knew
would be the necessary consequence of the pas
sage Of the act Of annexation.''
Gen. Almonte had forwarded dispatches some
days before, ESQ report sadly by express to New
Orleans, to be sent to Mexico, informing his Gov.
eminent of occurrences here.
a Washington correspondent Of the New York
Express writes that private letters received from
the highest sources in Mexico, state that the in.
slant the intelligence is received there, the Gov
eminent Of Mexico will declare War, and issue
letters Of marque and reprisal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

COVE are authorized to announce NATHANIEL MAS
srE Esq candidate to represent the County Of Au-
gusta in the next House Of Delegates.
Go- We are authorized TO announce JoHN B. BALDwIs
Esq as candidate to represent the County of Augusta
in the next House Of Delegates.
0o- We are authorized to announce ERASMUS SrRIB-
LING, Esq as candidate to represent the County o.
Augusta in the next House of Delegates
o. We arc authorized to announce CHAPMAN JONI
SON. Jr Esq. candidate to represent the County
Augusta in the next House Of Delegates.
o. We are authorized to announce JOHN NEWTON
Esq as candidate to represent the county of August
in the next House OF Delegates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13
NATURALIZATION LAWS

Mr.. Berrien made report, on Monday, from the
Committee on the Judiciary the subject of the
Naturalization Laws, which embodes the recent
investigations. The motion to print was oppos-
ed by Messrs. Dickinson and Sewer, and adyoca-
ted by Messrs. Berrien and Archer, the last OF
whom moved TO print 5000 extra copies.
Mr.. Woodbury. moved to lay the motion to
print upon the table.
Mr.. Barrow expressed his establishment at this
motion. He had himself introduced the Resolu-
ton upon which the report was founded, and he
wished now to see who it was who was in favor
Of conceaing the frauds committed upon the Bal
lot Box.
The motion to lay upon the table was sustain.
ed by all of the Loco Foco Senators, and los. by
vote of % to %. The printing of the regular
and extra copies was Then ordered by vote of
"a to %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13
WESTERN ASYLUM.

The new buildings are now fully completed
and fitted up for use, and there is room 10 accom-
modate some forty or fifty additional Female Pa
tients. All who have applied for apartments
heretofore, are therefore requested to bring on the
Patients Immediately; and others desiring apart
ments will please make known the fact to DR.. F..
i. STRIBLINc, the Physician and Superintendent
Of the Institution.
u Editors Of newspapers in the State may
render an important service to the afflicted and
their friends, for whose benefit this notice is in
tended, by giving it an insertion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13
TIE NEW CABINET.

Tue following Appointments were yesterday
madr by the President of the United States with
the advice and consent of the Senate:
Secretary of State, James Buchanan.
Secretary Of Treasury. Robert j. Walker.
Secretary IF War, lillian l.. Marcy.
attorney General, John y. Mason.
POSTMASTER General, Cave Johnson.
George Bancroft was nominated TO the Senate
in connexion with the above, to he Secretary Of
tile Nary, but that nomination was laid over by
the Senate until to-day Int Of Thursday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

provision was passed in the General Appro-
pllation law for paying to our citizens the install
ments Of the Mexican indemnity received by the
agents Of the United States, and alleged 10 be
mnapPlied, or not duly accounted for by them.
An Interesting par, of the proceedings in the
Semte on the last evening of the session was the
passage OF Resolution directing the allowance
TO TIN Hon. w. =. Mangum, President of the
oenat since the death of President HARRISON, of
a compensation equal TO that which the Vice
Presidnt, had he remained in Office to discharge
the duths Of that station, would have received
This Is icompliment (remarks the Intelgencer)
Justly dUtto that gentleman for his assiduous,
faithful, All impartial discharge Of the duties de-
voved upoi htn, and has been paid in manner
which canno but be most grateful to his own
feelings and hose Of his friends.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

Capt. Tyler closed his Presidential career by
pockeiing the River and Harbor appropriation
bill The bill contained many important appro-
PratIons for clearing out the Western Rivers, ex-
tending the National Road. improving harbors,
&C., &C., amounting in all it is said, to about two
millions of dollars. lie had put his veto upon
the Revenue Cutter bill, but il was passed, not
wisbstanding his objections, by vote Of 126 TO
81 in the House, and vote of forty to one in the
Sonate.-Ths bill brings the building of Reye-
nue. Cutters under regulation of law, which has
heretofore been left to the discretion of the Pre-
sdent.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

Henry Bedinger, Esq, of Jefferson, has accept
ed the call OF his friends to become candidate
tor Congress, and the friends Of Mr.. Lucas, the
late representative, it is understood are determine
ed that he shall not be thrust aside. We observe
also that an effort is being made to get up anoth-
or Convention 10 make a nomination. A meet.
Ing has been held at Winchester for this purpose,
at which resolution was adopted not TO support
any candidate who may be presented in advance
of or in opposition TO the nominee of the Conyen-
ton. The Republican says that the moderate
men Of both parties talk Of running James Nj. Ma
son.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

u The Polkites of Culpeper, at late meet
ing, passed some complimentary resolutions 10
VIM. Smith, Esq, (ex,ra,) recommending him
In pointed terms to James X. Polk as competent
and deserving to fill "some appointment, both u-
craiive and honorable" After enumerating his
party services, they wind up by saying that he
never sheathed his sword "until victory had
spread her golden wings over our waving BAN
ner." An appropriate figure ,hat-"victory IS
golden wings "-parlicuIarly in connection with
the recommendation that Billy shall have some
of the feathers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13
The Washington Globe of Wednesday has the
following article:
MIR. TYLER'S HASTE.

We understand that Mr.. Tyler mounted one Of
ncate 10 Texas that he. as President of the Uni
ted States, had made his election as to the alter
natives contained in the late act Of Congress,
looking to the admission Of Texas into the I'm
ION; and that he had chosen that alternative
which 1t is known could not have commanded a
majority in the Senate, and had rejected that
which carried the majority in the House up from
tWenty-ttvo TO fHy-sir.
Mr.. Tyler knows we'll that Congress- did not
intend 10 nrust the Discretionary power of the
act to his hands. He knows well that, if he had
appointed the commissioners necessary under one
OF the alternatives of the act, they would not have
been confirmed TO carry out his constructions
lie has, therefore, seized upon that portion of the
legislative enactment, which, if acceded TO by
Texas, may involve future difficulties in our own
Congress, and mar the concord now existing a.
mong the friends Of the measure, which can alone
insure lis happy consummation. He has taken
the alternative, meant by the law to be conferred
to effect the measure, from him, and given i, to
the Texan executive.
But, apart from all considerations of public
policy, what will the country think OF the proprie-
fy and decorum OF this attempt to forestaI the ac-
ton OF The chief magistrate chosen by the people
with an especa! eye to this question. and TO whom
none IT IL notorious The discretion Conided in the
act of Congress was intended to apply : Ii is
clear that, as Mr.. Tyler began his Presidential
career in virtue Of an accident that he means 10
take the benefit Of the whole chapter OF accidents
TO blend himself with results having their origin
in the councils Of Generals Jackson and Houston,
and which his inauspicious management has 90
far msrred in their progress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

The Globe says that the umbrellas used in the
Inaugural procession gave 10 the crowd the APP
pearance of ga Roman army covered with their
shields" The scarlet jackets Of the "Einpire
Club we presume must have suggested this
idea.--Thereis certainly nothing very military in
umJrelias t..
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rs IN A u 81 IN Ns>
THURSDAY, MARCH l3. 1915.

t. We are authorized to announce the Hon.
WILLIAM TAYLOR as candidate to represent the
Distrc, composed of the counties of Shenandoah,
Rockingham, Hardy, Pendleton, Rockbridge and
Augusta, in the next Congress Of the u. States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

The Boston Advertiser contradicts the report of
Capt. Partridge's deatb.-He is still living, and
engaged in his labors in the cause Of education a,
Bristol, Pa.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

Hlinois Legisiature.--A new finance and taxa
ton bill has been introduced into the Legislature
of Illinois, adapted TO the proposition Of the bond
holding creditors. Its fate is considered very
doubtful.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

Maj. Charles llunton Uoco) is announced as
candidate for Congress in the Fauquier district.
The Wings in that district will now have to re-
concile their differences, or make up their minds
TO be beaten.
" Since the above was in type, we learn that
John S. Pendieton, Esq. has received the nom-
nation Of the Wing Convention.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

~ We learn from the Carksburo Republican
that Judge DUNCAN declines being candidate
for Congress.-Unless Mr.. SUMMERS can be in
duced TO consent to run, another Convention will
probably have TO be called TO make a nomination
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

The entire delegation in Congress from
Virginia, including Mr.. Taylor, voted against the
cheap postage bill.~--Lerington Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

SUIcIDE.--We learn, with great regret, that
Lieutenant ROBBINS, Of the Marine Corps, de.
slroyed himself on Friday evening at the Naval
Hospital, New York; He was much distress
cd by the death of his father, the Hon. AsByR
ROBBINS, and was quite i'll a, the City Hall
thence he was removed, evidently in a deraDged
state Of mind, to the Naval Hospital.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

Messrs. IRVING and LEAKE, the opposing can
didaies for Congress in the Albemarle district,
had an ''encounter of wits" at Charlottesville, at
the last Albemarle Court. The canvass in that
district has opened with spirit.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

Mr.. Tyler left Washington on Thursday last
for his residence on James river.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

DR.. VIM. NJ. Gold and Capt. James F. Uar-
per have been nominated as candidates to repre-
sent the county of Rockbrdge in the next House
OF Delegates, by meeting of The Wings of the
County held at the Court-house
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

DR.. Syme and Col. Mcpherson have both
WITHDRAWN from the canvass in Greenbrier, and
Col. Elisha Callison has been nominated by a
Convention as the Wing candidate to represent
that county in the House Of Delegates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

Fatal DueL-The Columbia Is. CO. Carolini-
MAN says:-An affair of honor came off near the
Hampton Course, at Augusta, on Thursday, the
10th ult., between Maj. John Partlow, of Able
vile District, and John G.. Burton. ESQ. of New
berry District, S. C.-They fought with muskets,
at Ten PAGES, and Mr. Burton fell MORALLY wound
ed at the first fire. He was conveyed TO Hub
bard's Hotel, Hamburgh, and died ten hours as
forwards. Both OF these gentlemen had married
each others sisters, and the difficulty which led
10 This fatal result, is said to have originated in
private affairs, of which the public should know
nothing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

Under the NV Postage bill newspapers will be
allowed to 60 lee Of charge, through the mails,
for any dstane not exceeding thirty miles.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-13

EARLY SpRIsG.--Some Peach Trees have been
in bloom for week pas, in this neighborhood.
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Staunton, March -, 1915.