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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13

The New York Evening Post, locofoco pa
per OF high standing and influence, holds the fol-
lowing language in relation to the present scheme
OF Its Party for annexing Texas 1--WE have no
hesitation in saying that, in our judgment, Next
co has "rights" to better treatment than this and
as little hesitation have In saying that, if this
hasty and ill-advised course were to produce a
plratcal and Privateering war on our Gulf COM
merce, (by no means an unlikely event,) the
statesman who brought about such result would
stand in no enviable attitude before his country
the world And all this on, frie,t;Is Of the News
virtually admit, when they say that 'tlc consen,
OF Mexico ought to have been automatically Sc.
cured"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13
THE ENoUIRER AND rExAs,

The Richmond Enquirer, we infer from its
leading editorial in Thursdays paper, gives up
its Texas speculation as lost-a least for the pre-
sent. Addressing itself to the people of Virginia,
it says:
"fou are beirayed.--Th. Senators who pro-
fess to represent you at Washington, are about to
abandon Texas, and place you at the fee, of the
Abolitionis,s."
Aye-the old bug-bear-'he feet of the Abo-
litionists"! But how is this! The Enquirer
used to tell us 'srHE 2Isr RULE" was the grea,
shield of our defence against these terrible PEG.
pie; but now, since the Democratic House of
Representatives has repealed that Rule, it seems
that "7eras" is our panoply, and not word is
said about the Rule! Most marvellous, truly
But is there not something of the ludcrous also
in this conceit, Texas, one would have thought,
was rather too far in our rear to be shield to US
against the assaults of the Abolitonsts. The
Enquirer must be indebted for this new idea, GER
tainly, to the young soldier, who insisted upon
having his breast-plate sewed in the seat of his
breaches.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13

upon in justice 70 Col. n" to give 10 the .s,.,e-
menis'' Of the Wing. The truth is the object Of
the hnqalrer--however contradictory its state
ments concerning the expulsion of Col. r.. and
the election Of Mr.. Daniel in his stead-has been
uniformly the same, to wit: 10 mahufacture a
much political capital for the use of ts nsmo.r..
tic allies at the approaching Spring election An
possible-ihoueh it is to be made onlv bv -. Al
contradiction" Of ITSELF '"'
When, ON the 3lst Of last month. the E,o.;,.r
seemed to think that the longer a public function.
airy had been in Office tho stronger were his claims
to Its retention, it was then asserted that Col r.
"had been a member OF the Executive Council
Tor u TwENrY YEARS." But, when this vert
iac'--the truth Of which tho Enquirer "oueAt tc
know It 1t does motifs urged with great force bv
tie Wing as a reason why Col. X. should be dis.
placed to make room FOR one equally shonest.
faithful and capable and more needy, we are told
on the 4th instant, by that sa,no dnerrinp--never
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES press, ",hat Col. r.
never held any Office whatever, to which SALARY
was attached. until he was elected member Of
the Council Eight years ago"
Farther comment is unnecessary. have only
10 ask IN conclusion il, after this "fat conttadic.
uon OF Itself, the testimony of the ENQUIRER
W. be believed by any Jury Of twelve men in
'"e commonwealth! MADISON. Y
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13
For the Specfator,

CAPT. HARPER Ono year ago Temperance was tho
all absorbing topic in this community. 1t was acknoy-
lodged on all hands to he worthy the best efforts
ALL and Judging from the spirit that manifested by
those engaged in it, ii might have been supposed that
nothing short OF the total humiliation of the In
temperance would have satisfied them. But what a
change has come over the spirit Of their dreams
Months have passed by not only without meeting Of
our Temperance Society but without single word be-
ing heard publicly that subject To what cause may
this be attrbutcd Has all the good possible for ms to
do, been DONE is il owing to GOODNESS and inder-
ences Certainly it is not owing 10 the former for daily
we have ocular demonsrato that that change Of public
opinion has been brought about which will Justify
in disseminating efforts The vice is not vet as
detcstablc to the public eye il should be- nor will il
be made so by continuing treat il as familiar
Iy have been doing for time past Itbelonps
to that class of evils which the laws cannot reach and
which is the part of public opinion to correct Should
we not then call meeting aud that spirit again
TO action which achieved much good in fhis noble,
Phanhropc and christian cause and resolve not TO let
dc until IT has established permanent change in the
pubic mind IN regard TO this subject? We will not be
singular IN this In other portions OF country this
good work going oEwhcrc the great political excite
ncn hal caused it to be overlooked fresh impetus has
been given it. Shall then remain inactive without
reason? No Arouse Temperance men ofStauntoD, and
with united effort let sever allegiance to- King
Alcohol, and aid in spreading the blessings of Tempe
over our whole land
If any object let him speak OUT il not let us call
meeting and commence the work Of
TFMpERANCE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13
COMMUNICATIONS.
TO THE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA country.

TO THE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA COUNTY.
Fellow Citizens IL take this method of making
known to you that It my purpose retire from yous
IN the General Assembly at the close of the pre-.
sent session. This course, is known to some of my
friends, rs the one had marked out for mysclf last
spring. when elected by yon the House of Deleeatcs
had not indeed, expected intended to announce INV
Withdrawal at this early period, until had compile
ted my term OF service and returned amongst Won Rnt
seeing in the last number of the Spectator that nv rcs
pected colleague has announced his intention not again
DC candidate, and that the is in effect arca.
dy opened 1t seems but right and proper that should
AT once declare my purpose of withdrawing in order than
any gentlemen who may have it in view to become cam
1uatcs may not in any manner be embarrassed or dc.
layed by awaiting my decision.
MY chief object in addressing you this note is to saw
at shouid the Legislature adjourn time for roe TO be
at our February Court, will that occasion render 10
my constituents an account Of my stcwardship-but IL
With true regard,
Your fellow -citizen,
Richmond Feb. 3, 1915.
0S- The Augusta Democrat will please COPY
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13

Mn. EDiroR The time is approaching when the
people oil Augusta county will again be called upon to
seec men to represent them in the next House Dele
CAFES IL becomes them to pay that due regard to ia
lent, which they have often done before We are well
aware oil the numerous aspirants that now wish 10 be
honored with seat in the Legislature from the county
OF old Augusta; but must conurc them TO beware.
the dangerous consequences that ALWAYS attend those
petty nrgues, concocted for the purpose of personal
aggrandizement- they do amount TO the erhroyy
Oh ones iavore, they always produce an ILL be.
tween those who have heretofore been on terms of init
macy. Our highest aim (being nothing but common
1t, we would by wish to see any measure ADJ
yanced that would be detrimental to the welfare of a.
thcr portions OF the State The primary object of all
legislation must be the welfare of the whole and for
ms, every eiinformed legislator will contend; al
though becomes every legislator watch the
OF his constituents with Eagle eye, stand by them
with mistaken fidelity; yet he never could be Justified
in SO doing where others are ground TO the dust
We like always to see Of ability representing us
those whose minds capable of comprchendinp eyery
thng-who will let nothing daunt thcm-nothnp inn
pedc their progress, while they conending for th.
rights of Virginia frcemen.
Our county affords many who possess the qualifications
necessary to constitute good Representatives but there
is one Tor whom we have particular Preference
whose abilities well acquainted witIl-onc who
would be an honor TO his county well State-who
has neither sought wished be candidate for any
office unless at the bidding Of the pcoplewhose intel
lecual requirements must command the admiration of all
The to whom we alludc is CHAPMAN
JOHNSON, jun esq. Knowing that he could discharge
the duties OF Representative with unexceptionabc a.
bty, call upon him TO announce himself as candi-
date and let us know in due time, if he will consent
that his name may be placed before the people, If it is
are warranted in saying that the people Of Augusta will
never have cause TO repent their CHOICE and when he
returns to midst, can exclain sswel done thou
good and faithful servant" LANDhOI,DERS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13

as TO expect any thing Of the sort at this trne.-
He Rugged no such pleasing illusion as that
In This state Of things he was dssirous of see
ing the surplus set apart as a Sinking Fund, to
be applied TO the gradual extinguishment of tho
public debt as il fell due. The pars OF that debt
which is now redeemable is 1866, 9iSs-to which
add the nstalment that will become redeemable
this year, viz: S272,0 and we have an aggre-
gate, IN round numbers Of $685., 200, which we
may consider now due. Can we pursue wiser
policy than to call in and cancel this debit 1t
must be paid at some time; when shall we be
better able 10 pay it than now! Gentlemen re-
mind US that the holders of our bonds are per-
!ectiy content with the regular payment of the
interest and do not wish us to take up the bonds.
No doubt of it-none whatever. But 90 ask
your constituents what they think of the fIugalty
or OF tho prospects Of that man who is always
paying out interest-aye, borrowing money and
paying interest. Think you they regard such a
man as thriving and prosperousl Far otherwise !;
they viii tell you he is spendthrft and as
with individuals SO with communities of men,
with Commonwealth. The people, Sir, will
!e'l you that they no more regard public debt a
national blessing than they regard private deb,
an individual blessing. Both must sometimes be
contracted, but when the emergency is past, when
the debt has become due, and most especially
when the means Of payment are at hand, it cam
not be too promptly paid. We are now in the
enjoyment OF internal tranquility and of peace
with all the world. How long it may continue
thus who can tell If, then, this debt must at
some time be paid, what more propitious time to
set about it than the PRESENT. When shall we
be better able to pay it than now. am per-
suaded the great body OF the people are conten,
with the present moderate but efficient system Of
taxation, and believe there are few things the,
more ardently desire than to see this public deb
gradually but certainly paid off. 1t is for Ties,
reasons propose the establishment of Sinking
Fund
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13
McNUJTY'S CASE

The cashier OF the Mechanics Savings Bank of
Columbus, Ohio, denies the statement of McNul-
ty, the defaulting Clerk of the House of Repre-
sentatives, that he had S275O on deposite in that
institution. Messrs "A. Secor & Co., of New
York, in whose hands McNuiy alleged there
were $4,000 subject to his draft also state that
they have not dollar in their hands of such
funds. N
The Washington correspondent of the New
York CommercialsaysT~'Tbe sureties have, by
some means, not acknowledged TO be proper, OBJ
tanned possession Of tbe 1900 which the clerk
had on deposle in the Patriotic Bank of this city.
The Government will demand this money of the
sureties, in addition TO their bonds; and they will
also hold the bank responsible for it. The pre-
sent clerk was, therefore, directed 10 withdraw
the deposies from that bank, and have nothing
more TO do with it; whereupon, the president Of
the bank has written a letter saying that the
cashier paid the money without authority"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13
FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

SHELTON +. LEAKE, esq. received the nom-
inasion Of the District Convention, which met
at Charlottesville on the Sd instant, as the De.
mocra.ic candidate for Congress in the 9Th Dis
trict. Gen. Gordon. who was to be candidate,
whether nominated by the Convention or not, we
observe has withdrawn.
JOSEPH X. IRVING, esq. of Amherst, is the no.
minee of the Wing Convention, which met at
Charlottesville on the 4th instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13

MR. EpIroR Since it has been asccrtaincd that ono
or both OF our present representatives will decline re.
JOHN B. BALDWIN have had their ewes upon hin,
as suitable for that station The people of the
county are well acquainted with Capt. BALpwIS and
consequently know his high qualifications for the office,
when renders it unnecessary to specify them here
VIII merely say that he is not only able to come 10 right
himself but has also the ability to carry home
to the minds of others his own convictions -
IL he will become candidate and thus consent 10
make all the sacrifices necessarily incident TO long alb.
Will manifest their appreciation by his election
PLURIBUS UNUS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13
MILITARY CONVENTION.

The Military Convention assembled in Rich
mond on Monday the 2lst ult. About 40 dele
gates were in attendance. The Convention was
temporarily organized, on the motion of Captain
Ellis, by appointing Colonel Bigger, of the 18th
Regiment, as President, and Capt. Forbes Of the
Buckingham Regiment, as Secretary. Suisse
quently, on the nomination Of committee for
That purpose appointed, Col. John o. Mosby of
the 23d Regiment, the Senior Officer present,
was elected PIesdent-Co lonels Swami, Bigger,
and Burfoot, Vice Presidents-and Captains For
bes and Quarles, Secretaries.
The committee on resolutions recommended.
That there should be but one muster of the Mill
tia oil the line in each year, such muster to take
place in the month of May, on the same day
throughout the year, if practicable to be COR
Quoted In the same manner as now regulated by
law;
That the Governor shall be authorized to ap-
proPIlale Two thousand dollars per annum for the
purchase of wall and common tents i'm the propor-
ton OF four wall TO ten common tents, to be loan
ed to companies for encamping;
That the officers Of the Militia, and Volunteer
Companies of each Brigade, or of two or more
brgades combined, be authorized by law to form
an encampmen; for military instruction, to con-
tinue SIX days In each year, the time and place
within the Brigade or either of the Brigades, TO
be ixed upon by majority Of the officers pro-
posing such encampment, at meeting to be held
for that purpose; the senior officer of the encamp-
ment to command, and the whole to be subject TO
martial law. and the rules and regulations of the
United States Army during the encampment;
That each officer and soldier be paid fty cents
per diem for every day he may serve in such en-
campment, out of the Military Fund, herein be-
fore provided for; and that the field officers, ar
,ileIy and cavalry, be allowed fifty cents per day
in addition thereto;
That Volunteer Companies be permitted to
have honorary members, who by contributing 30
be exempt from duty, except in cases of need.
Several other propositions were made, and a COM
mittee appointed for the purpose of laying their
deliberations before the Legislature and urging
action upon them.-Ho Free Press.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13

The Richmond Enquirer seems to apprehend a
fearful and tremendous excitement of the public
mind, in case the Joint Resolution of the House
for the Annexation of Texas should fail in the
Senate. From the indications at the North we
think 1t not improbable that the agitation and ex-
cltement will be much greater in ihe event of its
passage. The cry is already raised there, that if
Texas should be brought into the Union, by Joint
Resolution, the act can have no efficiency or bind
ing force, and must be repealed. This shows the
utter fuiiliy of that method of Annexation, and
the fatal error Of those who, impelled more by
their passions than their judgments, would break
down every barrier of the Constitution which in
terposes even temporary hindrance in the way
of the attainment of their wishes. IfTexas is to
be annexed, let it, by all means, be effected reg
uiarly and constitusionally, by Treaty--and then
it can stand. mere ordinary act of legislation,
which it will be in the power of bare majority
of Congress to repeal, cannot secure the acquies-
ence of the people, prevent continued agitation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13

GAIT HARPER,-Wc believe none of the various
calls upon gentlemen announce themselves Candidates
to represent us in the next General Assembly of Virg
MA, have been fully responded nor it known whc
ther either OF present worthy delegates will
to run again Permit therefore, bring to the no.
tice OF our fellow citizens gentleman than whom we
Know OF none better qualified to his county in
representative capacity and whose sterling character
for honesty and integrity, place him high in the list Of
Augustas brightest jewels and render him worthy of
the support OF any OF her We alIude to CHAP
MAN JOHNSON, esq Will Mr.. johnson consent to
be candidate? Let us know through the next Spccta-
tor. COUNTRY VO'rERx
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13
LEXINGTON GAZETTE.

We observe that our friend o. p. BALDWIN, esq.
proposes TO associate with him in the editorial
conduct of the Gazette, S. G. HAMILTON, esq.
and that the paper is to BIO enlarged to its former
size. An appeal is made to the Wings Of Rock
bridge for increased patronage, to justify the en-
'erPrize, which we hope will be- promptly and Ii
berally responded to.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13

The Louisiana House of Representatives have
passed resolution by majority of twenty-four,
requesting their Senators and Representatives in
Congress to use their endeavors to have the Nat
uralization Laws so amended as to prevent fraud-
ulent voting.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13

JAMES +. PATTERSON, esq. was elected Clerk
OF the Corporation Court Of Stanton, on We'd.
nesday last, in the place of ERAsMus SrRlBLINe =,
esq. resigned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13

~ 1t will be seen that our other worthy and
efficient Delegate to the General Assembly, MIR.
FRAZIER, also declines a reelection. His card
will be found in another column.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13
New York Correspondence of the Nat. Intelligcncer
NEW YnpK Ian % 1QIk

Considerable sensation has been produced g.
mong our engravers by the news of discovery,
which is not only likely to affect their interests
10 great extent, but which, if generally made
known, must lead to consequences affecting the
paper currency of the civilized world, the impor-
lance OF which it IS hardly possible to exagse-
rate l am indebted to Mr.. CHAPMAN, the we'll
known artist, for an account of the invention, and
specimen OF plate produced through lis a.
gency.
Inc discovery consists in process by which
an elaborate line engraving of any size NAV be
so accurately copied that there shall be no per-
certIble difference between the original and the
copy; by which an engraving on steel or copper
may be produced from an impression of the print
the original plate never having been seen by
the copylst-and the copied engraving being ca
pable OF yielding from ten thousand to twenty
thousand impressions. The producer will under
take to supply Bank of England note so exact
lly copied that the person who signed and issued
1t should not be able 10 swear which was the
original and which the copy.
From ihe specimen in nv possession obtained
by this process, and which is copied from proof
engraving OF the head Of the Saviour, from the
burin oil vi. BLANCHARD, from the painting of
DELARocHE, should infer that these claims on
the part of the discoverer could be fully substan-
tiated. The most delicate touches are transferred
with perfect fidelity, and this after upwards of
four thousand Impressions from the duplicated
plate had been taken. The London publisher of
the engraving submitted one Of these copies, to-
ge'her with proof Of the original plate, to seve.
raj artists, painters, and engravers; and the OPT
mon at which they arrived was, that although il
was not difficult to distinguish the original from the
copy they toere so Thoroughly alike that any per-
son of practsed eye might suppose the two to be
from the same plate. the one being merely taken
with greater care than the other; they were pre-
ciseIy the same, line for ne and touch for touch
and this example completely established the
principle. They considered the invention the
most wonderful and the most unaccoun,abe thai
mad been made in modern times in connexion
with art.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13
- II A U 81 qH @ Ns@
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, ls45.

~ We are authorized to announce the Hon.
WILLIAM TAYLOR as candidate to represent the
District composed of the counties Of Shenandoah,
Rockingham, Hardy, Pendleton, Rockbridge and
Augusta, in the next Congress of che U. States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13

1--WE learn from the Richmond Enquirer
that Henry Van Buren,, esq, the late elected Del
egate from Bath county, has been appointed by
the Governor to the Office of Weigh.master of the
city Of Richmond.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-13
An association under the name of the "Uni.et

An association under the name Of the "United
Naturalization Society,"" has been recently formed
In this city, (says the New York correspondent
OF .he Na',onai lnteiiigencer the object of which
is TO use the most yigilant measures TO naturalize
foreigners as fast as they reach Shores in order
to build up foreign interest to counterfeit the
projects Of the American Republican party. They
have already petitioned the Legislature to do a.
way with the legal disabilities that prevent for
elgner from being made Governor of the State
Were not the fact otherwise, ahould have sup
posed that the formation of this society was ruse
on the part of some shrewd Native TO foment the
preJndIces against foreign interference ana infu-
once. Nothing could be more ill-advised than
me steps they have taken in thus making the
na19rallzaton OF foreigners an object to be sought
or by tnelf countrymeD here, thus keeping I'd
The distinctions Of birth, and giving apparent
cause tof nose Jealouses which have already led
elsewhere, based upon the one principle Of oppo-
si,lon TO foreign rule.