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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

~ We had severe frosts in this ne:ghborfood
on the nights of Saturday and Sunday last. which
killed the more tender garden vegetables gent raj.
ly, in low situations, and it is feared have also
injured the rye and forward wheat, which we,e in
blossom. few miles from town, we understand
'ha' the corn was cut down, in some places, TO
the ground.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

Two Of the Dorrites, Messrs. Bosworth and
Heath, took the oath of allegiance the night
of the 10Th, and were released from the Peniten-
tiary Of Rhode Island. The Hero of Chepachet
is now left almost without companion in con-
fnement.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

The Maine papers say that on the 9th inst,
the Lakes were still covered with firm ice, while
the ground in the vicinity was covered with snow
from two to four feet in depth The ice in the
large lakes was not expected to break up before
the 25th OF the month.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

me United States, to occupy, military, the ports
and Important positions Of the Oregon, and TO
capture the numerous American merchantmen
and whalers. We far from desiring war,
but it becomes us to examine carefully the vari-
GUS chances which either party has Of success.
although we would almost dare to affirm that
Great Britain will yield, as she has always done,
I'm HE presence OF the menacing attitude of her
rival. But it is an historical fact that every time
Great Britain has yielded 10 America, some ad-
vantage has accrued to France. The treaty of
1888. by which the Cabinet Of st. James recoe-
nised the independence of the United States
caused us to recover possession of Senegal, delv-
cred us by an English Commissioner residing at
Dunkirk, and restored 20 Spain, our ally, the
Florida and Port Mahon, which Great Britain re-
talned nearly century. We trust that the ex-
ample Of the treaty of Washington in 1919 will
equally bear its fruits"
woman was found in room in Glasgow,
sitting IN corner nearly liieess, with the door
bolted. She had been there "a days, having, in
consequence Of difference with some other fam
NY, locked herself up with the view of starving
herself to death. When found she was sadly e.
macia,od. 1t is the opinion Of medical gentle
man who visited her, that she must have passed
through course of fever, otherwise she could
not have existed so long.
SWITZERLAND.
The New Zurich Gazette announces tina, a
>N"'J '"S ~0'Niuucu al buCeTne Ou tnc SOu ultl-
mo- between the Commissioners Of the Govern
ment oil Lucerne and those of the cantons of
Berne, Soeure, Basic Champagne and Argau, rel
alive to the setting at liberty the prisoners. The
indemnity to be paid for their release is stipula-
ted at 35o,O0of, of which Berne is to pay OoOOf,
Soleure 100000, Basic Champagne 35,OOOf, Ar
gau 2OO,O00f, and the other cantons 90, OOOf
The contracting parties expect that the Diet will
pay l90,OOOf, SO that Lucerne will receive in all
! 50O,000f.
Our private correspondence from Berne of the
10th uit, announces that the storm which threat
ened the government of that canton was dissipa-
lea Tor the present. The authorities had exerted
themselves to produce that result.
Affairs in Switzerland are in statu quo The
terms OF the amnesty have been arranged, and
Lucerne has promised to discharge her prisoners
kumors prevail that the federation is about to be
divided into the Catholic and Protestant Can,ons
The amnesty referred to will cost the Other
CantonS 500,OOOf.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29
LATE FROM MEXICO.

The New York Journal Of Commerce Of I'uss.
day, p. M. has the following intelligence from
Mexico. If correct. it will take from Mexico all
just cause for war with the United States on thu
ground Of the annexation Of Texas.
We learn from Capt. Baker, of the bark Fal.
mouth, which lett Nlatanzas May 9th. that tina
English mail steamer from Vera Cruz arrived a,
Havana 18th inst, with dispatches for Mr.. Craw.
ford, the British Consul, advising him thai tho
boundary line of Texas had been defined and set
tied, and her Independence guaranteed by con.
venion between England, France and Mexico.
Accounts by the same arrival state that Santa
Anna has been reduced to the alternative of tho
ten years Punishment, or trial for maladminis.
tration.
The above intelligence must have left Vera
Cruz on the 2nd or 3rd inst, which is ten davs
later than our previous advices.
This joint guarantee Of Texan Independence.
with specification Of boundaries, s a more def
mite form of the proposition sent to Texas from
Mexico some weeks since, per Br. friyate Euri.
dice. The Texan government objected to that
proposition, that it specified no particular bouna
dairy; but minated that if this objection were
obviated, and liberal boundary specified. the
proposition would be presented TO the people for
adoption or rejection. simultaneously with the
Annexation project. We presume the line has
been placed pretty far West, in the hope of in.
ducing the Texans to acquiesce; but it will be in
pain,--they are almost unanimous for Aunexation>
and Annexation will be the result
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29
.S N a % 81 IN Ns-
THURSDAY, MAY, 90, 1915.

~ The Report of the Virginia Chassis came
to hand too late for insertion in this paper 1t
shall appear i'm our next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29
Correspondence OF the Sentinel.
JACKSON, April %. Is

JACKSON, April %, 1916.
SiR-The Executive appointment of United
States Senator has justly excited public inuurv
as to whom opprobium should be applied in the
Withholding from the Hon. Jacob Thompson the
Executive appointment; and upon inquiry,
learn from reliable sources that Gov. Brown for
wafded the appointment enveloped in a letter ad-
dressed TO Hon. r. j. Walker, who, without the
authority of the Governor, has withheld the ap-
pointment, notwithstanding the messenger and
letter were in the city of Washington several
days before Mr.. Thompson left.
asked the Governor if Mr.. Walker had not
suggested different indiriduai as Senator in his
(Mr. "aiker's) letter of resignaion.-The Gov
ernor replied that that was priU0te matter, and
declined answering. Now, the simple story is,
Gas is easily seen) that Mr.. Walker desired an
other Individual appointed Senator, and because
his iavorlte had not received the Executive ap-
pontment, he took the responsibility of with
holding The appointment, and thus TO ihwart the
Executive In his effort TO serve the State, and
thereby cause the State to be unrepresented in
the Senate of the United States. The seyerest
condemnation is justly due to any man who will
thus miSSeTve the State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

several OF the States have adopted the plan OF
Ienuhg ont their Pententiares to those who will
lege of working the convicts. This plan is said
10 DC In operation In Neutrality-suspicious. it sue
ceeds weIl-aso in Illinois, where the State. in
stead Of getting in debt, clears $4,000 by her
?enlientiary. In this case, it is stipulated that
the conVicts shall be confined to manufacturing
neinP, cotton cloth, &c.--so as not to interfere
with the mechanical Iabonf Of the State. The
same system is pursued in Loaisiana.-Tphig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

The New JERSEY METHODIST CONFERENCES
The New Jersey Conference, at its last session
at Mount Holly, passed resolutions against the
plan of separation of the Methodist Church re-.
commended by the last General Conference
The vote in the New Jersey Conference, was IO4
to 2. In the Baltimore Conference similar reso-
lulions were passed by large majority.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

The Massachusetts Baptist Abolition Society
has been abolished. The object of its establish
ment having been accomplished, as its friends
say, by the separation which was brought about
by the decision Of the Baptist Board of Foreign
Missions, and the final separation of the North
ern from the SIave-hoding Churches.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

The PRESBYTERIAN CONVENTION. con-
vention (new school,) sitting in Philadelphia,
have adopted the following articles IL. That
the institution Of slavery, existing in these U.
States is not sinful the part of civil society.
2. That slavery, as it exists in the IT, States, is
not a sinful offence. Sd. That civil Government
is not bound to abolish slavery in these u. States.
a. That it is not agreeable to the word of God
Tor any person Intentionally to induce those held
IN slavery to rebel against their masters.
Baltimore CEpper
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

TExAs.-The Washington Union, speaking Of
the recent intelligence from Texas, says-"It is
now reduced to the certainty of a fixed fact, that
Texas tciN accept the terms Of annexation pro.
posed in the resolutions of the American Con.
nreSS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29
SWITZERLAND.

The affairs of Switzerland continue in a doubt-
iui Stale. The check received by The free corps
before Lucerne has not discouraged the Radicals
VINO Will not renounce their design of destroying
the federal compact of 1915. Berne, Vaud, So
ieure, Argau, and Bale-country entertain TIE pro-
Ject oil separating themselves from the Confeder-
a'ion, and constituting together Helvetic Re-
public, one and independent. The Lucerne con-
quefors, lar from showing desire for pacifca-
non, envenomed things by initiating Liberal yio-
renee; while the menaces Of foreign Powers in
crease the evaporation of both parties. Letters
rom Zurich state that the Diet was closed on the
ga ultlmo. Most Of the foreign Ministers had
lett tor Berne, but the French Ambassador and
.ne Sandman Minister had repaired to Lucerne.
me Diet had given full power TO the Yorort to
disDand partly, or entirely, the troops now in the
,ederal service; or, if necessary, to replace them
oy others and in case public peace should be
seriously menaced by illegal acts, to devise such
measures as ii might deem expedient for the
maintenance of order and tranquility, either by
disPosng OF the federal forces now under arms
or calling out others.
a letter from Rerne announces that the storm
winch threatened the Government of that canton
was dssipated for the present. The authorities
had exerted themselves to produce that result
ihey promised TO proclaim an extensive amnesty
ai the next meeting of the Grand Council for all
lhose who had joined the free corps against Luz
cefne. Military precautions were likewise taken
against any popular disturbances.
Another letter from Berne states that popular
assembly, hostile to the Government, was 10 have
been held in that city on the 2st!l u!imo, and it
was considered highly probable tina. it would be
ioiiowed by revolution similar 10 that of Vaud
The inhabitants had resolved to form themselves
INTO nationa! guard, for the protection of their
persons and property.
On the Goth ultimo, the Graud Council of the
Canton OF Lucerne, by an unanimous vote, rati-
heo the treaty relative to the ransom of the pri-
soners. The indemnity 10 be paid for their re-
lease is stipulated at 35O,OOOf, of which Berne
Is TO pay 100000, Soleure 100000, Basic Cam
payne $4,000, Argau 2O0,OOOt.. and the other
cantons 25,oeOf. The contracting parties expect
that the Diet will pay 100000: by that Lu-
cerne will receive in all 500 ,OOOf In return,
LuceTne promises full and complete amnesty
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

The Flncastle Democrat dominates Gov. James
Mcdowell as next u. S. Senator from this State.
by the way, how comes it TO pass that the VAL
ley Star passed by its own distinguished coun-
lyman ?-Lynchbwg Virginian.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29


The Official organ at Washington promises
to be quite communicative and entertaining in re-
gard to Executive matters. 1t is no. content
merely to foreshadow or announce the fortbcom
ing acts Of the political drama, but it introduces
Its readers behind the scenes, and even discoses
the secrets of the "Green-room." The following
is one of its late paragraphs:
ale (the Presidency works from ten TO twelve
hours in every twenty-four holds two cabinets
week: sees visiters two hours every day, when
the Cabinet is not employed. He is also in fire.
quent communion with his Secretaries. His cor
Tespondence is very heavy. His care in looking
over every letter which he receives is far from
being nconsderabe. Letters of recommends
ton are pouring in upon him in favour of appli
Giants for Office. The other day he had to appoint
Tour officers In one of our principal towns. For
one OF them there were not less than thirteen can
dldaes, each of them backed by numerous friends.
The President had to wade through the budgets
OF letters which each one presented to his consi-
deraton."
Here wo have some precious disclosures! APP
piicatons for Office pouring in upon the Pres
ident! Not less than thirteen candidates far one
office, each backed by numerous friends The
President wading through budgets of letters all
about the division Of the spoils Now, verify, is
not this rather humiliating picture Of the bust
ness and employments of the Chief Executive of
the Nation! Instead of devoting his time to the
great interests of the country-the momentous
questions of peace war which are now pressing
upon us--it is mostly taken up in balancing hairs
between the claims of friends for Offices that are
not vacant, but which must be made so in order
to provide rewards for his partizans! But, we
are not disappointed in all this.-It was what
we had right to expect from restoration of
the SPoilsmen to power, although we did not
anticipate their doings would be SO early and so
unblushlngIy paraded before the country, in all
their disgusting details and secret workings, by
the official organ of the Executive.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.

The annual Convention of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church OF the Diocese of Virginia, common
ced its session on Wednesday last in this place.
The Right Rev. Bishop MEADE, and the Right
Rev. Bishop JOHNS, and an unusually large num-
Der of clerical and lay deputies are in attendance.
The services of the Convention were opened by
sermon from the Rev. Mr.. ADIe, of Leesburg.
Religious services are held at six and eleven o.
clock, A. NJ, and at night. The Convention, as
usual, has attracted very large crowd of stran-
gers from various parts of the State.-Flsd. Her.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

knowedges the necessity and the wisdom Of
maintaining the national honour untarnished but
~hiic that can be effected by mild and pacific
means, all must concede that peace is the dictate
as well of sound policy and true patriotism, as of
humanty.-Rich. Wig.
From the Columbus Enquirer
"THE WAR cry
III our judgments could be controlled bv the
language and manner of MANY of our worby De-
mocratic friends, we should be forced to the con.
ciusion that Wal at this time, would prove to
be national blessing. We admire the stout heart
and the iron nerve that can 'look upon blood and
carnage with comPosure,' when stern necessity
renders state Of War imperative but wa
envy not the man who 1ippantly speaks of War
as destraoIe to him, for such expressions betoken
an indifference to human life and happiness-an
enml.y with all men, at home and abroad. IL
may be easy enough to whip the British, and the
MeXicans, and the Brazians too-bnt in the
deadly strife that must ensue--when arm to arm
foes contend, our brothers. lfe-blood will make
red our mother earth, and incarnadine the waters
OF many seas. Their bones may bleach in 70.
reign land, or rest in the deep ocean. The fate
OF such is far preferable to the desolaton of the
wlves-ihe mothers-he daughters and sisters at
nome. This deplorable result, with all the ruin
Gus concomltanis that inevitably flow when ma
lions arm and array themselves against each O..
Iher' and make the sword the arbiter in the adj
Jus'men' oil their contentious, must be firmly and
quietly submitted to, when national honor and
Inc happiness of the people, require il. That
sGch an exgency may arise, is but too evident.
we trust, IN doubt, that the Administration NAV
SO conduct as to avert the calamities with which
we we are threatened. Should England and the U.
states disturb the Tepose of nations, it will be at
heavy charge upon the commerce of the world,
and TO The entire prostraton, for time of the
cotton planting interests Of the South. Ii is true,
ihlS southern ruin would not be less disastrous
10 me great Manufacturing power Of Great Bril-
taE-for without our Cotton, the industrial pur-
suits and the Government Of England would have
to submit to a revolution in less than twelve
months.
As yet, we have not perceived the slightest oc-
casion Tor War. Our foreign difficulties are
the consequences Of the indiscreet conduct of our
rulers, and we are confident these may be AMIGA
bly, and honorably adjusted, by wise, temperate,
but firm counsels, without an appeal to the dread
resort.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29
Yours, respectfully,
JOS. S. IEAKE.

The Vicl.sburg Wing thinks that no Democra-
Tic paper will dare to denounce lIigh-handed an
ACT a as that attributed to Mr.. Walker; but thinks
That DR.. Hagan, if alive, would speak of it as it
deSerYese-Rictmond Times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

APPoMlrTox. The first term of the Sune,;o,
Court, for the new county, was held last Mon
day. We understand that Judge Wilson ap4
pointed John r. Bocock, Esq, Clerk, and Dam
lei A. Wilson, jr. Esq, Commonwealth's Attor-
Dey.~~-Du. Adp.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

Accounts from Antwerp represent that port as
swarming WIN emIgrants seeking passage to
this country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

The bill for the call of Convention 70 amord
the State Constitution of New York, has been
approved by the Governor and become law.
The question is to be submitted to the people at
the general election in November.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

The North Carolina Institution for the Educa-
tion oil The Deaf and Dumb has gone into opera
ton, under the superintendent of our late towns
man, MIR. WILLIAM ID. Cooke. The Raleigh
papers speak with great satisfaction of the skill
and ability displayed by Mr.. Cooke, and the en-
couraging prospects of the school,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

" There was very pretty military Display
at the Muster of the 32nd Regiment at New
Hope, on Friday last. The two uniformed cem.
panies attached to the Regiment-Capt Baybr's
Infantry, and Capt. Miller's RGes-were Joined
by the Stanton Lit Infantry, under the command
of Capt Baldwin, and the Cadets of our Acade-
my under their Instructor, MIR. Campbell-thus
forming together quite handsome battalion
The companies were allowed 10 drill separately
from the Regiment, and although the weather
turned out unfavorably, they performed great
many eyolutions, much TO the qualification and
delight of all present. The Cadets--(we hope it
will not be considered invidous in us to saw
were the attraction of all eyes there, as thew
had been the day before at Spring-Hil.-T
smallness Of the size of many of them-too
small almost, one would think, to handle Their
muskets-and their soldierly bearing, and great
accuracy and precision of movement, could not
fail TO awaken feelings of admiration and intel
est In every beholder. We understand that the
Cadets had contemplated attending the Muster Of
the 93d Regiment on Saturday, but the heavy
rain through which they had to make their way
home from New Hope, rendered ii impractcabld
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29
TRUE SENTIMENTS OF WAR AND peace

NJ II 1sI11N 11-IT1N rs OF WAR AND PEACE.
The Hon. J. S. Calhoun distinguished
name in Georgia-having taken charge of the
editorial department Of the Columbus Enquirer,
takes occasion TO express the sentiments of a
patriot and philanthropist in regard to our Fo.
reign relations. No man Of just feelings, but ac-
knowledges the necessity and the wisdom Of
maintaining the national honour untarnished but
while that can be effected by mild and pacific
means, all must concede that peace is the dictate
as well OF sound policy and true patriotism, as of
humanity.-Rich. Wig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-29

" Convention Of the Northwestern Coun-
ties, on the subject of the action of the last Legis.
la'ure In regard to the application of the Bali
more and Ohio Rail Road Company for right Of
burg to-day. The delegations appointed by the
counties which conceive themselves aggrieved,
appear to be numerous; and the feeling of dissa-
tistactlcn among the people strong and general.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30

latin at my scrape, and the pickle | wur
in, that gin to git rily, when all at onst
seed one of these slick critters, from
town, rite in among EN-, holierin' wus
than the loudest.
'Old Jones said he'd chaw You up,
did he ? SAYS the town Teller, 'peH, he
aEays keeps his 'cord.'
That mint billed over grabbed
his slick har, and may be | didn't gin
him scissors Jest as was maxim him
chawed specimen, some fellar hollor'd
ut,-'don't let old Jones in with that ar
rifle" l didn't hear any more in that
ACKNOWLEDGMENT couldn't got near
enough 10 SINCE my coat tail. | jumped
through that winder as easy as a bar nd
go through n cane brake; and cuss me if
| couldn't hear ,lhe grit Of old Jones'
teeth, and smell his glazed powder, until
| crossed old Mississippi
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-30
The Arab Roy nnd the 1.ions.

The Baron dc Bodc, in his recently
published Travels in Lurislan and Ara
bistan, states that among the reeds and
marshes which environ the ruins of
Shush, lions are still found in great num-
bers, and the Arabs were full Of the sto.
ries of their ravages. An old man Of the
party, with vehement gestures and con-
siderable volubility, detailed personal
adventure:
when lad, of eight or nine years
old, | was sent he said, zone day by my
parents to scare away birds from plan
ia,on belonging TO us, which lay close TO
the river. AS was sitting in Grail hut
of rushes, | suddenly espIed loness
making her way towards my place OF
concealment. Ny liver melted into wa
ter a, The sight, Gighc alb shud, } and be-
came like one ransliSed. The animal
stopped short, then couched, and rolling
on The sand, appeared quite unconsc;ou.
of an intruder. Although | trembled like
Il leaf, this afforded me some respite; bu,
presently, became aware of the approach
Of another lion through the rushcs, by
the tremendous roaring which preceedc'
him. They met. aud apparently on We
friendly terms, and fot some time the,
gamboled like dogs together. But | iel