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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23

lum Journal, neat little paper published by the
inmates of the Insane Asylum at Bratileboro',
Vermont. In order that it may be perfectly un-
drrstood it may be well 10 state that the Journal
claimed 10 be the organ Of Cray Mans par
ly" in the late Presidential canvass. and that il
had Ticket of its own flying al its masthead.
1--WE understand that several Of the SANE peo
pie have become insane in consequences of betting
on the late elections. We challenge any of the
sane world TO point out single instance during
the late political campaign in which one of the
Crazy Mans party was so foolish as to resort &c
the 'black-leg's Argument"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE
Appointed 10 visit The State Institutions at Santon
January lOU, 1915.

The Undersigned, Committee, appointed by a
Resolution of the Senate, passed the 18th day of
December, 1944-''To visit the State institutions
at StauDton, and report the condition of those In
situations TO the Senate" having performed that
duty, beg leave respectfully to
REPORT
That. on the Goth day Of December last, they
arrived at Stanton, and on the same day made
known to the Superinendents, Presidents and
Boards Of Directors, that said Committee were
then prepared to carry into effect the provision of
the Resolution Of the Senate.
Whereupon, the President and Directors Of the
LunaIic Asylum caused 20 be delivered to the
Chairman of the Committee, through the Super
intendent Of said Asylum, the following order of
the Court Of Directors:
meeting of the Court of Directors of the Western
Asylum, at Stanton, December the 2ist, 1874: The
Court OF Directors, being apprscd that committee Of
the Senate Of Virginia will reach Staunton the course
Of the ensuing week, for the purpose of inspecting the
condition and Of the State Institutions csta
bshcd here and being DESTROYS that such examination
(thc propriey Of which has been often and urgently
pressed upon the Lcgislature) should be full and
pcte possible and that the report thereon should
vcy to the representatives OF the people, and 10 the poo
pie themselves, true and accurate statement of the
don OF the Western Asylum, and just view Of the
character II has answered under its present Supcrntcn
dent place Of refuge for the unfortunate persons for
whose relief il was established: Therefore,
ordered That the Superintendent Of the Western
Asylum DC directed to provide and offer to the Commit
tee, on their arrival, all such facilities as will enable
them to accomplish their object the easiest and most
ccctua ana satisfactory manncr to exhibit TO them the
condition OF the buildings and Of patients now under
his infinitely and thoroughly TO explain 10 them
rs fully time and circumstances will permit the mcdi.
cal and moral system he has Instituted for their ard
to what extent il has been justified by results and esne
caly expose to them full, precise detailed view of
the finances Of the Institution Of lis expenses for the
alton and improvement of the buildings grounds
and other public property under charge for subsst
snce comfort, medical and moral treatment Of the pa
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23
.S ia UN IN @ Ns-
THURSDAY, JANUARY %, Is45.

Awe are indebted to John G. FrLroN, Esq.
for pamphlet copy Of the Report Of the Com
mitiee appointed by the Senate, to examine tine
State Institutions at this place. The Repor,
speaks in terms Of unqualified praise of the man.
agement Of the Institutions. IL will be found i'm
another part Of this paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23

The Special election in Roanoke county to ill
ed by the death OF Col. Aaron Barnes, which took
place on the 9th instant, resulted in the choice of
Mr.. II. Frantz, he receiving 1Ol votes, and N.
Burwell 81. The candidates were both Locos.-
MIR. Franiz took his seat on the 18TH
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23

CJ'The w ashinglon correspondent, Of the Rich
mond Wing, says it is understood that Mr.. Polk
the brother Of the Presden; elect, has been nom.
mated by Mr.. Tyler as Charge TO Naples. AS
one good turn deserves another, perhaps Mr.. Ty-
Ter hopes to be favored in the same way, when
the new Administration comes into power, either
in his own person, or in the person of one of his
sons.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23

'ance.-we call upon the People. then. 10 rebuke
this restless and insosnt spirit OF Faction which
would dare to inflict so vital stab upon our
Republican system. merely because it cannot be
made to bend at once TO its will and purposes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23

81 One of the proIessed principles of The
Democratic party is, tina, all power should be
brought as nearly as possible into the hands
OF the people, and that the offices of govern
men, should generally be made elective by
them; and they gain no small advantage over
the Wings among the ignorant, or unobscrv-
ing OF their practices, by miSrepresenling them
as averse to this principle, because Of their
opposition 10 the doctrine Of the republican
equality OF The cilizens-or, in other words,
because, Gas they say,> they are Aristocrals.
These are their professions, but their acts are
wholly different things. The Raleigh North
Carolina,) Register thus notices circum-
stance, in point, which has just occurred in
the Legislature of that State 4:
'The bill to provide for the election of Lieu
tenant Governor by the people, in the same way
and at the same lime that the Governor is now
elected, was rejected just before the session clos
ed-every Democratic Senator voting against it,
This hill was introduced for the purpose of ena
bling the people to choose presiding officer of
the Senate, and thus preventing another such de-
lay in the organization of that body as occurred
at the commencement Of its late session, on ac-
count of a tie between the two political parties
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23

~ a call is made in the Virginia Advocate
on John H. Gilmer, esq. Of Charlottesville, to
permit himself TO be run candidate for Con-
gress in the place Of Mr.. Gogsin, the present re-
preventative who declines d recollection,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23

The treaty with China concluded by Mr.. Cus!-
ing, was ratified on Thursday, by a unanimous
vote Of the Senate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23

o. The proceedings Of the Ladies Of Pcndcton in
reference 10 the Clay Statue, shall appear in next
paper
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23
RHODE IsLAND.-DoRRlsM.

This prosecuted little commonwealth, to-
wards which the great principle of non-inier-
Terence by the States with the municipal or
domestic concerns of each other, SO Jus, in
itself and so essential to the peace aud har-
mony OF The Union, has been openly contemn-
eel and violated under the sanction OF the So
called Democratic party of the country, we
observe has just administered pretty severe
rebukc TO its intermeddling neighbor, New
Hampshire. Mr.. CRANsroN, from the COM
mittep appointed by the lower house of the
Rhode Island Legislature on the Resolutions
of New Hampshire, in relation to the impr-
sonment of Thomas w. Dorr, reported the
following Resolutions, on the 10Th instant,
winch were adopted:
" Whereas. certain resolutions of the General
Assembly of the State Of New Hampshire, in rela-
ton 10 the trial and Imprisonment Of Thomas w .
Dorr passed on the 27lh day Of December, 1914,
have been transmitted by the Governor Of that
State to his Excelrncy the Governor OF this State,
and by him have been communicated to this
General Assembly, and it appears, from said re-
solutions, that the same are 10 be communicated
to both Houses OF Congress, and to the Cover
hors OF the several States and Territories
ReSoIred 6y This General assembly, That said reso-
iutions, mssked as they by the grossest false
hood, ignorance, aud iinperiinence, are at once
disgracelul to the Legislature OF New Hampshire,
and insulting to the government and people of
Rhode Island
1hertfore Resoiped, That the Secretary he in
structed to return said Resolutions to The Cover
nor OF New Hampshire, accompanied by copy
OF these resolutions, and that his Excel.ncy the
Governor be- requested TO transmit acopy Of these
resolutions to each Of the Governors OF tho States
and territories of this Union, and that our Sena-
tors and Representatives be requested to lay the
same before their respective Houses of Con-
gress."
IT certainly well becomes New Hampshire
To take the lead in this war of the Democracy
against The institutions of Rhode Island, while
1t retains in its own Constitution property
qualification for holding Office. and Religi-
Gus lest! But consistency of principle, or
any principle Il, all indeed, is matter of small
moment with the Democratic party, aud can
never he allowed la stand in The way of lis
succcss.-'rhe late Presidential canvass album
dainty shows that ii is governed more by la
tIiude than opn,on--by policy, than reason.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20
ELECTION IN MEXICO.

The candidates for the presidency in Mexico ap
pear from the newspapers to be General Jose Joaquin
de Herrera, the acting Prcsident Valentine Gomez
Faras, the chief of the federal party; Luis Coma
ga Cueyas, the present Minister of Foreign Affairs
General Paroles, and Manuel Gomez Pedraza.
Those whose names appear most conspicuous
are Herrera Pedraza, and Cuevas. The election
was to have taken place the LIST inst; but from the
extent of the country, and the imperfect state of the
communication it scarcely possible to obtain the
full return before the 18th nstant-especally from
the extreme points of Sonora, on the Gulf of Cali
fornia; from Chiapas, in the direction Of Guaiema
la; and from Yucatan. The election, too, it is be-
eved would not be final until it had passed through
the process of selection by some central tribunal in
the capital. But in this extraordinary republic, the
constitution is so constantly changing, that it is diff
fcult to know what its provisions at the present
time.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20

promised no only higher prices for their WOOL but
prices and ady mnrkets for all the products Of the soil
Yet any one remember hen the agricultural interest
was In more intense state depresson wool sold
for lessf-when labor It's products were loweri The
cannot be remembered Do the wings dispute these
Folks administration He threatens say they Ito reduce
the tariff consequence one VIII venture TO give
what thing is worth But this assertion grateful
the psrsans OF whgery Is conadcted by the Tact The
princes for whose special benefit the present
ishmens--are smuggling into the country larger
quantities than Of the cheap South American wool
and making larger dividends than IN any former period
OF their With these facts before ire
stbly led TO believe that there is something wrong
where They cannot altogether result from the influence
which MIR Folks administration exeHs the country;
but rather from inequalities Of the present high
tariff law II should be framed TO add to the profits Of
the farmer well the profits OF the
the profits of labor ell TO the profits OF capital We
ask the reemen If this the true American systemP
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20

We have received another interesting letter from
our regular correspondent from Lake Superior.
He was, on the 2Sth July, en- route for Galena,
Illinois, and was about to wend his way to New
York. In this long letter, which we are compelled
to lay over till tomorrow evening" our correspond.
ent touches again on the copper region of the
west, which is exciting so much interest in the
newspapers Rich as is that mineral region, he de-
clares it to be his candid opinion, from the mos
critical observations he has been able to make, "tha
the whole country has been overrated" He says
that copper is found scattered over the country
equal in extent to the tap-rock hills and conglome
rate lodges" &c. "Bui the difficulty so far, seems
to be, that the copper ores are too much diffused
and that no veins, such as biologists would term
permanent, have yet positively been discovered
We shall give the whole letter, however, to-mor'
row, with its numerous details.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20
THE coJNAGE.

We are indebted to the Treasury Department fol
the following abstract of the total amount of coinage
viz:
In eagles, S55,0O0; in half eagles, 900; in
quarter eagles, s5,737 50-tota in god sl9l 1877 so
In half dollars, 1000; in quarter dollars, Sl5
600; in dimes, sl29 900; in half dimes, s49, OOO-to-
tai in silver, S264,O0O.
In cents, S3,343 CT.
Total value of the coinage of the month Of July
last, $459,0Sl II.
Total number of pieces of gold coined, 34,Ol5.
Total number ofpieces Of silver, 2,4720OO
Total number Of cents coined, 1874, 1867.
Total number Of pieces coined, 2,640362.
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:
THE DELAWARE OUTRAGE.

Extract from letter addressed to Washington, dated
"DELm N. ", Aug. II, lS45.
"The coroner's jury is still sitting. Proof is
fast coming out Some ten or twelve have con.
fessed their participatonwere there at the death OF
Steele) armed, and in disguise. One man has boast.
ed that he was the individual that shot Steele.
"We have now thrty-three prisoners in all, and
are daily making additions to the number. The
Jail is full, and the courthouse is full We have
two chiefs; but the principal one Is not arrested
at caps the climax of atrocity, that they should
have selected such victim as Steele so universal
" beloved as he for qualities Of the heart and
mind--so courteous, and so manly. He anticipated
the result In view of its probable occurrence, h,
had arranged all his matterssuch as settling witt
every one, aud placing his affairs in such way tina
it would give no trouble TO others to settle them
eve arrived upon the ground about thirty min
utes before he expired. He retained his senses L
the last, and babe us all an afectionate farewell"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20
From the Albany Argus.
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

The following well-deserved tribute to the eficien
cy and tone of the War Department, we quote from
the Charlottesville (Va.) Jeffersonian
ave never knew the War Department under bet
ter organization than it is at present From the
Secretary down. every person is actively and vigor-
ously employed in placing the deences of the coun-
try in secure position. At all times the War De
parment is a very important position; beginning on
The confines of Nova Scotia, along the Canada lines,
to the far West, along the seaboard reaching TO the
Gulf of Mexico chain Of forts, POSITIONS and de-
fences are to be guarded and placed in state to
sist attack. At this time, however, when menaced
with war by Mexico, the movement Of very large
force towards Texas in mere materials and provis-
ions, is no small effort The aborious habits Of
Governor Marcy--the quickness and despatch of all
his movements--his persevering industry and sue
cessfu administration of the department, give him
high claims on the confidence and goodwill Of the
country.n
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20

We have received frequent complaints from our
Southern friends, of late, on account of delay in
receiving the "Union;' which is occasioned by our
keeping the paper open to very late hour, as to
present the public with full and carefully-prepared
returns from the elections The western mail reaches
us at 9 p. M and we must either lose the southern
mall or be day behindhand with our election
news As soon as the final result of the late cleo
tons is received, the difficulty will be remedied
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20
THE EXAMINATION OF W. R. ELLIOTT.

The melancholy catastrophe which has hiled TWO
...osc,able families in this city with mourning has
,xeited so profound an interest and anxiety through
on this community that we have deemed 1t our duty
20 Law the testimony which has been submitted 70
,bs examining court, in considerable detail before
opr readers. 1t is not our province to discuss the
question, and pronounce any opinion. The merits Of
,bs case are submitted to higher tribunal man our
own. We are perfectly willing that the scales OF
ins,ice should hang and unaffected by any syl-
j.hle that we could utter. IL is even question
ybe,ber the press should undertake. to state the
facts of the case, as they appear in the evidence be-
fore the court But certainly it is the duty of the
n,ess to take no part in any discussion, and to ex-
nre,s no opinion of the guilt or innocence of the
accused
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20

DONE ron--John Mclean, Of Ohio, was NOM
mated by the native American convention Of Mas
sachuseits which met in Faneul Hail. for the office
Of President of the United States, and his name
now appears at the head Of the organ Of that party.
The Boston Journal has also manifested its prefer.
ence for Mr.. Mclean.
The New Bedford Mercury rcpubiishes the nom
nation Of Henry Clay candidate for the presi-
dency in 1913, with great enthusiasm. - Constitution
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20

TBE MExtcAs pocumENrs.-The Baltimore American
the between the dates Of the report Of
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs to the Chamber Of Deputies
Of Mexico The head line the date the 2Gh July
the being 2is The last 10 the true date OF the
document We have later of the proceedings Of
the Chamber the propositions Of the Mexican minister IL
was enormously stated that the documents had been
ceived in Washington last evening"" Sunday The
fact is as stated another part OF the caption eve
these ION Monday evening" as we twcre
ntenarinp to 70 press
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20

tssrThe twenty-sixth annual meeting Of
the Columbia Baptist Association will be held, by
appointment, at the First Baptist Church on Tenth
street, in this city, commencing on Thursday, the
2lst inst, and continuing three days.
The public are respectfully invited.
Aug 90
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20
TERMS, &C., PER SESSION or TEN MONTHS.
By n. Green, .Auctioneer.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUCl
v TlON.--On Friday, tho 22d instant, shall sci
on the premises, at o'clock p. M, valuable
building lot in square 527 in the Northern Liber-
ties, ON 4th, between and streets fronting SO feet
on 4th street, and IS feet deep. The lot ia hand
somely situated, and in a rapidly improving part of
the city, and must be sold. Title good.
Terms one-fourth cash; balance in 3, 6, and 8
months, for approved endorsed notes, bearing in
terest.
AGREEN,
Aug. 20-N Auctioneer.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20

GENERAL PosT OrFIcE.-The zeal and activity Of
the Postmaster General have no cessation. What.
ever may be the filling off Of the revenue under the
new law, il will be found, by his report that he has
in the same ratio reduced the expenditure in trans
porting the mails, and in giving every facility to the
rapid transmission of letters. The whole system ia
undergoing the most sauary reform.-.M Y Sun
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20
g. l.. LEWIS,

ATTORNEY AT LAW cENThEviLLE. VIRGINIA,
T,on,;nues the practice of his profession in the
various courts He regards the report that he
4 about to change his residence ~ somewhat fsbu-
Ious. Any business, therefore, in the line Of his
profession shall receive prompt, efficient, and satis-
factory attention.
Aug. l4-d3mif.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20

MIR. Brockenbrough is in West Florida, and we
learn Mr.. Cahell is there also We have letters
from the East and West, stating the majority Of Mr.
Levy over Major Putnam will be increased in sew.
eral counties by MIR. Brockenbrough over Mr.. Ca
bell. Whieery has the 'galloping consumption" il
Florida; but like those afflicted with that disease i
don't seem to know it is near its end.
Tallahassee Floridian .Ang O.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20

CLEARING OUT BRUSSELS CARPETING,
~ very chesp--We have on hand about 900
Yards Of Brussels carpetng, which we will cell at
Al per yard to close them out. Persons in want Of
cheap carpet will find thcse goods great bargains
Angus, i6---if6t d. CLAGETT eco.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20
PLEASURE TRIP TO PINEY POINT, OLD
POINT, AND NORFOLK.

r BY request, the steamer
49, OCEOLA will make another
An cheap trip to the abovenamed
- a. places on Saturday next, the
22d instant; leaving WASH
ngton at II o'clock, and Alexandra at hafpast IL
O'Clock; returning, will leave Norfolk ON Sunday
evening at O'Clock, and arrive at Washington next
morning. Persons whose business prevents them
from leaving for longer time, will find this TO Dc
cheap, healthy, and pleasant trip.
Passage and fare TO Piney Point, ana returning
o. Norfolk, and returning, &S,,, So
| Aug. 20-d
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20

The President of the United States made visi
of inspection to-day to the General Post Office. W.
undertake to say that he found everything in good
order
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20

Hos. EDWARD EyERETT.-We learn from pri-
vate letter, that the Hon. Edward Everett and fam
lily have taken passage in the Liverpool steamer for
Boston, Of September 4th.-.M Y. Courier
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20
MRS. GENERAL CARRINGToN
VIII open, on the Isl day Of October nert IN he city d
Richmond,
A SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES'

THE central and healthy situation Of this city, its
i great and growing importance in wealth and
population, the refinement and hospitality Of its pol
ished society, with il easy approach from every
section Of the country, recommend il a. favorable
place for school of the first class. Mrs. C.'s de-
sign is, to engra, az far a. she can, on Christian
principles and solid learning, all those accomplish
ments which embellish society, and add to its hap
piness. Mrs. c. has engaged experienced teach
ers for the several departments of her school-re-
serving to herself the vigiant suporintendence of
the whole, and the maternal care and management
Of the young ladies.
Mrs. c. is in faith Presbyterian; and, though
warmly attached to the doctrines, worship, and dis
cpline of the church, she 10 no bigot, and has no
wish to use any influence over her pupils for the
purpose Of proselytng, but will earnestly endeavor
10 incucate those cardinal doctrines in which all
Christians agree.
Mrs c. might refer to many persons Of influence
throughout the Union, who have long known her;
but she deems such course of Questionable pro-
priety. To do 90 without permission, might be
deemed impairment To ask that permission, might
compel concession reluctantly accorded; -all that
she can do, 10 prefer general request to those
who know her well enough to feel an interest in her
success, to lay her claims fairly before their ac-
quaintances. To ask more, would be at once incon-
sistent with her wishes and principles.