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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL ROAD.

The Baltimore American of the 18th, contains
the annual report of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Road Company, which represents its affairs to be
in very prosperous condition. The receipts of
the company for the year ending the 30th ult on
the main stem amounted to S73S, SOB IL, being
an excess of about eighty thousand dollars over
the receipts OF the preceding year, and giving an
income OF nearly 81 per cent. on the capital.
The net earnings on the Washington branch a
mount to $4,000 65, which is nearly six per
cent. on the capital. The dividends to the State
upon her investments in both roads, including
the bonus upon passengers on the Washington
branch, falls little short of nine per cent. We
observe that the usual result has attended the re-
duction OF charges for passengers on the Wash
'ngton road-an increase of the company's re-
ceipts.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
MIR, POLK AND THE CONSERVATIVES

The correspondent of the Baltimore Pa,ro,
handles MIR. Polk without gloves" for his con-
servatlYe letter 10 +. U. J. Smith, which copcili
ated that party and brought them into adhesion
WIN The dlscordant elements OF Locoloco abs,rac-
lions. That correspondence, says the intelligent
writer oil the Patriot, when published, will show
lhat James Is. Polk, who has SO vehemently. and
with the most iervent horror denounced what he
denomlnated "a bargain and sale" between John
Quincy Adams and Henry Clay, entered himself
Into regular bargain and sale" business, with
class OF politicians and voters, not belonuinu to
ms own party proper, for the purpose of securing
his election 10 the Presidency and further. Thai
alter receiving tie overtures and COMPLYING. in
black and white, with the requirements PROMISED
10 MIN, and then receiving tie benefits that were
to accrue to him from said bargain, he coollv
turned his back upon and cheated outright those
with whom he made il!
President Polk has served the Conservatives
as badly as the white man did the Indian with
whom he had been cunning and sho, turkey
and a crow, who said, when a division of the
"spolls' was to take place, ''now you take the
crow and III take the turkey, or I'll take the ,ur
Key and you may take The crow ~
The "Comservatives," with whom Mr.. Polk
made the bargain, are left with the poor alterua.
1--WE OF the Indian who, with great force of truth.
exclaimed to the white man, 'You no saw turkey
10 me once!'-CharicstO,cn Free Press.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
DEERFIELD POST OFFICE

We are surprised to learn that the Deerfed
PostOilice in this county has been discontinued
by the Postmaster General There are few moro
important country Offices in this region, and its
discontinuance must infict serious evil upon
large and Populous district Of counHy--little less,
from it's peculiar location, than total depriva-
ton of all mail facilities. We hope however,
that the Postmaster General has acted under some
mistake or misapprehenson in regard to the mat
ter and that the office will be restored as soon as
the facts are made known to him. We would
urge upon those interested therefore, to see to it
that this is done.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
TENNESSEE.

The Legislature Of Tennessee assembled at
Nashville on the 9th instant. Brookin Campbell
was elected Speaker of the House, and II. M.
"atterson, Speaker of the Senate. The ballot
ting Tor the latter officer continued three days.
The Senate stands 10 Locos to 10 Wings, and il
seems that the Locos desired to elect John A.
Gardner, esq. but no Wing could be 90. TO vote
Tor him. and not voting himself, majority C3)
could not be had. MIR. Gardner was then with
drawn, and Mr.. Watterson elected. The obiec-
ton to MIR. Gardner, taken by the Wings, was,
That he was one of the thirteen Senators who, in
lS4l, refused to go into the election of United
States Senator. There were, in the two DAYS.
over 100 baIlo,tinss.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23

The Edict of the Emperor of China, issued at
the request of the French Plenipotentiary, and
tolerating the Christian religion, is published at
length in the Missionary Herald for October. 1t
states that the Chinese government never has
sought TO prohibit the Christian religion, but only
TO punish the vice and crime which were commit
ted by persons who used that religion as cloak.
All persons, henceforth, whether Chinese or To-
regners, who create no Disturbances and do no
wrong may profess the Christian religion if they
please; but if they resume their former ways,
they will be dealt with according to the laws
The Edict concludes thus:
With regard to the French, and the subjects of
other foreign nations who profess the aforesaid
religion, it is only permitted to them to build
churches at the five ports opened for foreign COM
merce, and they must not improperly enter the
inner land to diiuse their faith. Should any Of
fend against the regulations and overstep the
boundaries, the local officers, as soon as thew can
appTehend them, shall Immediately deliver them
over 10 the consuls Of the different nations to be
punished; but they must not rashly infict on
them the punishment of death. This is in order
to manifest tender regard for the common peo-
pie, so that the wheat and the chaf is not con-
fusediy mixed together, and that reason and law
may be equitably administered. That which is
requested is, that the good and honest professors
OF the aforesaid religion may be exempted frons
punishment; it is reasonable, therefore, that a
respectful memorial be presented, entreatino that
by the Imperial favor the above suggestions NAV
be carried into effect.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
SENATORIAL ELECTION

The election of a Senator for this district. TO
supply the vacancy occasoned by the resigna.
ton of John I'll. PEYToN, Esq. it will be seen has
begun to produce some stir. One candidate is
formally announced, and another gentleman is
called upon, who, we know, has many ardent in
his favor, and anxious to bring him out. Others.
Too, are spoken Of, and from what we hear in
private circles, the probability is that there will
be several others in the field. Those who re-
member the unpleasant difficulty in which the
Wings of the District were involved three wears
ago. and which was only compromised by in
ducing MIR. PEYToN, who had then declined
reelection, to consent again to be a candidate, we
hope will be disposed now to use their influence
TO prevent its recurrence. This, it seems to us.
can only be effected by determining at once upon
a Convention. There is general disposition. at
this time, we believe, among the Wings OF An.
gusta, to act with the utmost liberalty and kind
ness towards their brethren of Rockbridge, and
TO concede 10 them the Senator, on fair and lust
principles, if they so desre-but if the canvass
is to be conducted in the irregular manner it has
been hitherto, and candidates are left to take the
field on individual solicitations, it is clear to see
that there ran be TO concert, and that distraction
and division will be inevitable. 1t is time that
we should stop these unpleasant collisions a.
mong friends.-They always leave behind them
feelings and influences more or less unfriendly to
the interests and harmony of the party.
We would suggest, therefore, that before any
excitement is gotten up in favor of particular can
didates, measures be taken to arrange Conven-
ton of Delegates from the two counties. 1t will
now be work Of no difficulty, and as Monday
is our Court, we See no reason why Delegates
might not be appointed at that tine-iaking care
that each section of the county shall be repre-
scented In those appointments--to meet similar
Delegates from Rockbridge, at such time and
place as the Wings of that county may Designate |
Should this suggestion be approved, it will be an
easy matter to give notice over the county Of the !
proposed meeting on Monday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
CLAY STATUE.

we have been regues ted, on behalf Of the La
dies, TO call upon the Collectors for the CLAY
STATUE, in this county, to close up their colec-
:ions. The iime is approaching when our Dele
gates to the Legislature will leave for Richmond,
and as they will afford convenient opportunity
Tor transmitting the funds, il is thought desirable
that the Collectors should avail themselves of il.
We understand that there are sums in the hands
OF number Of them through the county and in
some places ii is believed that the business has
as yet been but partially attended to. The number
of Collectors appointed, from what we Learn, has
been great hindrance 10 the work. One has
been waiting upon another, or operating only par
TALLY III bounds which any one of them might
have taken in charge and attended to efficiently.
Among all the Collectors appointed in Saunton,
we have heard Of but one Lady who has done
any thing, and probably she has confined herself
TO what she supposed to be her own appropriate
limits We are satisfied, however, from the
known spirit of The Ladies, tina, word only is
suflicient.-Their noble enterprise is now certain
oil consuinmaiion, notwithstanding the iibes and
Jeers OF the enemies Of the llustrious Statesman
and Patriot whom they have undertaken thus
suitably TO honor; and the Ladies of Augusta
will not fail to do their part. Wewould respect
fully suggest that the Collectors of The town have
meeting, ascertain among themselves what has
been done, and settle upon plan of operations,
and their work may then be readily accomplished.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
AMERICAN MANUFACTURES.

correspondent of the Philadelphia American.
speaking of the articles exhibited at the Fair of
the American Institute, in New York, SAYS of
the dry goods
The specimens Of bleached sheetings and shirt
lngs of the James Mills and of the New York
Mills, are to lover of domestic manufactures
worth visit TO the fair. For purity Of color.
evenness Of thread, and al! the good qualities of
cotton goods, they perfect. There are also
specimens of satinels from the Fall River w orks
of great beauty. The colors are better than most
OF the imported ones, for which they are often
sold. The Muslin de LANES from Pawlucket
are equal in all respects to French, even to labels
all OF which read "Parls," (Rue de Humbug
should have been added) for they need no foreign
names to recommend them. specimen of Cas-
slmere from the Middlesex Works of Lowell,
Will not suffer in comparison with the finest Ger
man or English goods of higher price, whilo
broad cloths of Ware and the cheap coaiings from
numerous mills, will defy competition from the
low prices any where. The samples of such
goods are small, but quite creditable. sample
OF South Carolina Oznaburgs compares very "a
vorably with the low priced unbleached goods of
the North.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
sTAUNToN POST. OFFICE

The number Of letters sent from this office from
the Let of July to the LIST Of October instant, a.
mounted TO 5,6l4, being an average Of 81 letters
per day. and making an aggregate Of 2a,456 in a
year. There is no register kept of the letters re-
ceived at the office. The amount of postage
which accrued for the quarter ending June 30
the time when the law reducing the rates of pos
,age took effec,-was $i93 80; amount for the
quarter ending Sept. 80, 1910 sl-making diff
ference Of SlS2 SO.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
~ The WytheviIe (va.) Wbio publisbes

~ The Wytheville (Va.) Wing publishes
villain by the name of JOHN RIGHT, who seduced
and abducted from that town young and beauti-
ful girl, about Is or l6 years of age, named Mar
garet E. Curry. He is represented to be pro-
fessional gambler, who had been dashing about
in that neighborhood during the summer, in con-
siderable style, and that he has wife in Tennes-
see whom he abandoned some time ago. Right
is travelling with his victim in a .wo-horse ba-
ronche, with top to it, driven by likely mu-
latto man. He started in the direction of Lynch
burg or Richmond, but may probably have chang
ed his course.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
THE TEXAN DEBT ASSUMPTION.

we alluded some time ago to the probability,
which is almost a certainty, that some measure
VIII DO brought forward at the next session of
congress To advance sum Of money to Texas,
on condition that She transfer her public lands to
the United States.
The Charleston Mercury objects, in advance,
TO any such measure. Ii argues tina; the assu,np-
ton Of the debt OF Texas nigh, have been made
one OF the conditions of annexation !; for the pow
er 10 annex new States to the Union must evil
dentiy include the power to fix and settle the
terms OF annexation. The agreement i'm such
cases would bear some analogy to a treaty be-
tween independent Governments, by which ri.
ther might s,ipulae to pay some specified SUN
10 secure some valuable advantage. But when
once State is admitted into the Union without
any condition precedent of an assumption of it's
deo's, II Is conienJed that the General Govern
ment mas no power to undertake such AN assump-
lion. alt is clear" says the Mercury, ''that if
ConSress can assume the debts of Texas under
'neSe circumstances, it can assume the debts of
all The other States. 1t is indeed alleged that
there Is difference in the case of Texas that
places 1t by itselt-inasmuch as she will pay for
The assumption OF her debts by an equivalent i'm
the public lands. This may be admitted, as a
question oil value, but 1t does not alter the case
ne value OF lands, or any thing else, is just what
the buyer pleases 10 give Tor them. The power
to make bargain implies the power to make a
pad as we'll as good one, and the power to traf-
he with the States for their land, implies also the
power TO traffic with them for all kinds of public
property"
| The argument is further illustrated by re-
terence to Maryland and Pepnsyl vana--Sta,es
which have no public lands, but whose works OF
| Internal Improvement are valuable; and it is
urged that the principle upon which Congress
could assume the debts of Texas, in return Tor q
transfer OF her lands, would warrant with equal
force an assumption of the debt of Maryland, on
condition OF surrender of her interest in heu
works of internal mprovement.-BaR. finer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
GEORGIA RIGHT SIDE I'm

Inc result OF the election in this State 4. HI
" gratifying to the Wings. The returns ind;css,.
The triumphant election of Governor Crawco,S ="
Chiet Magistrate, his gain over the highest poll
eieotor' IN II counties, being 1896 votes.
Inc wings VIII also have majority on Joint
ballot in the Legislature. Let other S,a,a.J g.,
low the noble example Of Georgia, and the VIII,
banner with the glorious principles emblazoneS
thereon, which has been too LONG perm;,,ad ~,
the apathy Of the Wings, to trail in the duo, .,,
yet wave In triumph over our country. The So.
vannah Republican thus notices this Splendid vic.
Tory: "Well, the battle has been hard one. hn,
the result Is glorious. Georgia is redeemed. The
unends OF good Government have triumpbed.
The Democratic majority of 1914, has been over.
come majority OF Wings have been returned
i" the Legislature. The good people of the State
rejecting the embrace of Republican VIRGINIA,
on the one/hand, and Federal Massachusetts ON
The other, have nobly resolved to stand upon their
own merits, and to sustain the economical and
.aoi'iess administration of the present tried and
faithful executve.-From the mountains to the
standardization the Savannah to the Chattahoo-
chee-'he voice of the people has been heard in
tones not TO be mistaken Let the people rejoice.
Inc occasion is one which calls for more than
an ordinary exhibition of feeling. The pride. the
honor, the credit, of the State, have been sustain
ed-iet the triumph correspond in dignity and
moderation.'
The Richmond Enquirer of Tuesday acknow-
lodges the defeat of its party, in the following
paragraphs:
"A friend informs us, that passengers by yes
terday's cars, who have travelled from Columbus.
through the State of Georgia, seem to think that
there is no doubt of the reelection of Crawford.
by about 1000 majority, and of Wing majority
on joint ballot.
This tallies with our own impressions. and
we cheerfully allow to the Wings this little
crnmb OF comfort in the midst of their unparalleled
ed disasters. y Petersburg Int
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
THE TARIFF.

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Journal of Commerce writes, under date of
18th instant
1t is now matter of certainty that the course
of the President and of the Secretary of the
Treasury, in regard to the Tariff, will be such as
will give entire satisfaction to the advocates of
free trade. Their recommendations will 90 to
the full extent of The propositions laid down by
Mr.. McDuffie in his late letter. The minimum
principle and the specific duties are doomed to
utter extinction. The message of the President
and the SecrelaTy's Annual Report will settle this
matter, far as they and their influence are con-
cerned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
POLK AND BACKENSTOS

We quoted statement from the ST. Louis Re-
publican, that Gen. Hardin, at the head of the
Illinois troops. had arrested Backenstos, the
leader of the Mormon cattle stealers. The St.
Louis American, of Monday evening, says
We learn that, on Thursday, the attorney gen.
eral OF the State Of Illinois, when Gen. Hardin,s
men were drawn into line, presented Mr. Back
enstos commission from the President Of the
United States, as mineral agent of the United
States Tor The district of Illinois. There is some
'hing IN this matter more strange than is to be-
seen by superficial glance.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

The steamer Great Britain arrived at Holmes s
Hole at 10 O'Clock on Monday the 18th, with the
loss OF her iOremast. Great fears were entertain
ed for her safety in consequence of the violent
storm on the Sunday night previous, and of re-
port that she was seen on Monday morning with
signals of distress. The Great Britain left I.iv-
erpool the eth. Her news was carried by
express 10 Boston, and issued in an Atlas extra
on Monday evening.
Cotton was dull wheat brisk, and prospects of
large importatlons from this country. The wea-
Their had not been favorable, and the crops were
defective, including potatoes. Not only was
this the case in England, but to a considerable
extent on the Continent.
THE ne,c american Mnister-We understand
that the Hon. Louis MLane is progressing most
fayorably In his new position at the Court of ST.
James. We anticipate the best results from the
Hon. Gentleman's mission TO this country. None
more than ourselves desire TO see the bonds of
friendly and commercial intercourse between the
United States and England closely cemented
Our friend, Richie, of the "Unon,'' thinks 9TH
erwise, however. "Nous peJrnns'
The IRON trade continued brisk. owing to the
requirements of the new undertakings and Rail-
way Bars were consequently much sought after.
The Irish Collegiate Bill is again being revi-
we'd in all the intensity and vruIence of discus
sion by protest, on the part of the Irish Catho-
lie bishops and Archbishops, against the meas
ure.
The state of trade in the manufacturing towns
is encouraging and satisfactory.
THE Contnenf.-The continental news is with
out much interest. The King Of Saxony had
opened the Diet in speech which reflects his
anxiety respecting the recent occurrences connect
ed with the religious movement. The Prussian
Government views the Able Ronge, with the same
suspicion as before, and he was prevented from
sleeping In Mannheim, when he passed through
1t. The Queen and the Queen Mother have ar
rived at Madrid; and, although the capital was
quiet tears OF an outbreak existed. Switzerland
Is IKE snolhered volcano-an explosion may
be looked for
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23


The PoTATo-RoT, of which so much complaint
has been made in this country, has, we are told
by our European correspondent, made its appear
ance in France. A Professor of Agriculture and
Rural Economy in the University of Liege, Chas
Morren, ascribes the disease TO parasite mush-
room' extremely thin and prolific. He paricu-
Idrly describes it, after having closely studied
the whole action of this botyydis. The French
Government has taken measures for proper in.
ves!jgation Of the evil.
Mr.. William Cammack, a very skilful and
successful horiculturist Of this District. antici.
Pa'eo 'he french savan in this discovery, and
mentioned TO us, nearly year since, that he was
convinced the disease arose from parasitical
plant, the roots Of which penetrated The potato
and caused the mischief complained of. Evil
oences OF The existence Of this paraslical de-
S'Ioyer may be perceived by any one who exa.
mines diseased potato after il has been cooked.
Nal. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23

u The people of Brooke county have held a
meeting on the subject of the call Of Conyen-
lion to amend the State Constitu,on.-'rhev are
in favor of equalzing representation on the white
oasis' and OF extending the right of suffrage and
reforming the County Court system. They at
the same time expressed their deep interest in
the cause of Education, and urge upon the Leg
lslature the establishment of Normal Schools in
connection with our Colleges, and more extern
sve common school system.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23

" 1t may be well to remind all persons in
'erested that the Lots and Lands in Augusta
county, returned delinquent fos nen.pay ment of
Taxes, and upon which the same remain unpaid
will be sold by the Sheriff, at the Courthouse,
on the first day of the October cour,-Monday
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23

Catholic Priest who was tried in Indiana
some months since, and convicted Of a rape upon
female Of his church, has been proven to be in.
nocent by the confession Of those who caused
him to be prosecuted. Sehmole, German.
whose wife was the alleged victim, confessed the
conspiracy, and that he had inundated his wife
to swear against the accused. The Priest, mann
ed Roman WeinzoelpbIin,) in reply TO pronosed
efforts to obtain his PARDON prior this discove-
ry, objected to them, on the ground that liberty
and life were OF no value TO him without his GOOD
nsme.--Rtehmond Times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23
THE MACKENZIE PAMPHLET

While the Injunction is operating in New. Y ork,
prohibiting the sale of Mackenzie's Pamphlet, a
BRISK trade is going on in the article at JERSEY
city, opposite New York. The dealers there al
tract attention to their by the saucy placard
-"No injunction in Netu Jeysev"!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-23

Capt Klause, of Philadelphia, announces that
he has discovered that the river Amazon is navi-
gable for steamships from its mouth on the At
lan'ic to Lima, in Peru, and within eight miles
Of Callao, one Of the principal ports on the Paci-
fc. A long account of his expedition is given in
the Grenada Chronicle.