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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

been, on the contrary, accompanied by room for
such distinction?
AZ far as the affair will stand out to the world,
who are to know Of no mitigating circumstances
withheld from view, if there had been such, our
act has been-dispensing with consultation even,
not to speak Of waiting for application-to assume
an authority to annex our neighbor to us, dictate
the conditions, and prescribe time for their un-
qualified execution. Suppose the case of dissen.
slons in a neighborng feeble State, let il be Tex
Az the State prey to this last OF Affections, what
would be the impuiation in that case on the
strong neighbor, supposing him not to instisate,
yet availing himself of the debauchinc violence Of
such distractions, to accept the spoil Of the coun.
try!-How easily do such examples run into tina,
worst extreme, and how important it is, therefore,
'hat no countenance be given to public acts which
may tend IN any degree to their introduction.
The fact is but too notorious Of the general pre-.
vaence at this mcnnent Of the lust Of territorial
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT among nations. The disease
spreads every where. No island SO retired, no
people so inofrensive, as not to be threatened
with the visitation. Is not ours the duty, whilst
we exctaim not TO give color to accusation against
ourselves of the character of that we are so loud
to charged These remarks are deemed not inap-
proprlate to the subject, in view of the fact tina,
| Texas has given no ntimation in any known
form; certainly in no form which, according to
the usages oil nations, can give authority for a
proceeding so anomalous that Of our Govern
assuming, TO set on foot tho work of ncorpora-
tien. Not the charge Of irregular proceeding on.
ly, but Of incorporating pursuit of objects OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, will be melted against the rep
atation of the country, and with no occasion 70,
mourning them, as the opportunities are so obvi
Gus OF proceeding in concert, if annexation be IN,
real desire of the people in the two countries.
, The final conclusion of the Committee is Il
the effect that Foreign State, in its characte
of political organisation as sta,e,-if stipula
lions, terms, conditions be requisite TO the ad
mission.--can find no lawful passage or admis
sion through the power Of Congress tina, the ju
rlsdcton on the subject, far as there is any ju
risdlctlon, is an undoubted appurtenance to til,
treaty making power vested in the President an,
two thirds of The Senate and that the only mod
of accomplishing the admission of Texas lawful
ly, supposing this to be an event desirable an,
desired, is by the resolving of the present Stat,
oil Texas into its original elements of population
and Territory, which may, in these forms. as com
posing territorial region, pass through the ordea
of the treaty making power.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20
10 he Editor Of the s.uunton Spectator


have seen in yorr last number communication
signed North western Augusta" asking to say
whether Will suffer my friends to open poll for me at
Virginia. 49, "
should be false, Mr. Editor TO all the best feelings of
did not freely confess that feel both hon.
.sH and battered by call respectful, coming as /
s,I sane ~ oocs from respectable portion III my
'esow citizens of both political parties.
am sure my friends who differ with me in uo,;t;r.
oPo' ana VINO may have united in this call have NOT
oeen deceived as TO what is my true position on the po-
teal chess -board-Thcy know am sscycrv ;rchs, ;.
wHiG--that formed my political prucpic, yrhcr !
young man, In the school Of Washington, and that
have faithfully maintained them through a long life
b". they know aso prcsunc that while have claim.
cd integrity OF purpose for myself, have ever freely
conceded 10 them the virtue in fullest EXTENT
mat have never treated Sour differences of opinion as
differences OF prncplc'a that while belle ed them
mistaken, and have been found firm and consistent
IN my opposition, have never been wanting in that
courtesy to them which due honorable opponens
~ must not be expected OF me, by my friends that
VIII JOIN IN the canvassmy business is Of character
requiring my absence from the county will impera
lively forbid it-but were it otherwise WHY sbopld
20 among people so patriotic and Intelligent to solicit
their votes! They have known for more than FORTY
years, in every vicisstudc of fortunc--witb ali mv
faults and my merits if have any, they arc fully NC
iIn'cd-and they arc capable Of weighing me in,par.
uai.y' as am sure they will do ndugcnty.
III under these circumstances the good people of An.
gsta shall in their sovereign pleasure select me as ONE
oil heir Delegates shall feel honorcd by their prefer.
chce ana thankful for it, and being sustained BY such an
evidence OF their confidence, will faithfully devote nv
best energies to their service. ~
Very respectfully,
>n a c-.,r
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

1rrestcd on a Charge Of S,oindHng.-We are
informed that Mr.. John Wright, formerly an ex.
tensve Dry Goods dealer on Main street, was ar
rested in this City on Friday, and conveyed to
New York on Saturday morning, by officer A.
NJ. G. Smith, one of the Police of that City, on
requistion from the Governor Of that State ON
the Governor OF Virginia, on a charge Of swind-
ling, made by his creditors. 1t is understood
that his Indebtedness amounts to over $50, OOe
in New York, and the charge is made on the al
legation that he obtained goods to the amount of
$1,000 after his failure bere.--RichmoDd Compilsr,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

The Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson has been elect
ed to the Senate of the u. States Cor six years
from the 4th Of March, by the Legislature of New
York. The N. Y. American thus heralds the
result: "New York-the Empire State-is now,
so far as the United States Senate is conc erned
double-faced State-one vote for Texas, and a.
mother against it; that is, if Mr.. Dix be true to
what are assumed to be his views.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20
CHAPMAN JOHNSON Jr.
To Chas. II. Le,cis, Esqr. :

we are aware that the people of Augusta will have
wide range from which select Representatives to the
next House OF Delegates, but some of your friends de-
sire TO see your name ON the list of 'sgood men and
true already before the public. There is much spec
cuation as to the result that would not engage to
ensure your success in such conflict but may promise
You vote which for numbers and responsibility would
DC very gratifying TO you under defeat.
MANY VOTERS.
Staunton, Feb II, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

The Nashville Union untes with the Madiso.
man in taking e'Enquirer to task for its re-
marks In regard to the nomination of Col. Polk
as Charge to Naples. But the Enquirer proves
stubborn on their hands, and will not take back
word 1t has said. The Tennessee paper ex-
presses its regret, &c. and the Enquirer returns
the compliment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20
IS II A WNW @Ns-
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 90, is45.

~ We are authorized to announce the Hon.
William TAYLOR as a candidate to represent the
District composed of tbecoun.ies of Shenandoah,
Rockingham, Hardy, Pendleton, Rockbridge and
Augusta, in the next Congress Of the u. States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20
THE OREGON BILL.

The Oregon bill, it is confidently beliey.
ed, will not pass the Senate--several of the Lo-
cotoco Senators being opposed to it. This may
be regarded as fortunate, for war would inevita-
bly, ensue from it. The British Minister, MIR.
Packenham, it is said, has avowed his determi-
nation to demand his passports and 60 home, in
the event of the passage of the bill.
BY the way, with such probabilities of rup-
ture, what are we to think of the discretion and
patriotism of the ruling party in the House, who
are so ready to give occasion for it, and at the
same time neglect to make any preparation to en-
able the country to meet it! The fact is, the
whole movement is a rash and miscellaneous
party affair." without the least reason, or show of
public necessity, to justify it. Oregon is un-
doubleday ours Of right, and if things are only
suffered to go on quietly, as they have been doing
the possession Of it will be secured to us, in spite
of Great Britain, by the inevitable progress of
emigration and settlement. Why then precipi-
tate the question, and engage in a war for terri
tory to reach which our troops would have to pass
through vast, inhospitable wilderness; when,
by letting it alone, we shall soon have popula-
ton upon the soil. capable of defending itl
But letter-wrters at Washington have been
speaking, for some time past, of decided war
spirit among the Democratic members of Con-
gress; and as this is said to appear more in their
private conversations than in the public debates
which 60 before the people, there is ground to be-
iieve that there is something sinister in it,
There is assuredly no public necessity for a war
yet we can well see how the mad and reckless
course of the party in power may produce ONE
WHAT then, can be the motive} Is it to afford
lat jobs and contracts for set of hungry po!iti-
clans whom the incoming Administration NAV
find it difficult, if not impossible, otherwise to
provide forl Our National affairs have come to
pretty pass, indeed, if the peace of the country
IS to be deliberately sacrificed, and its blood
and treasure expended, merely to still the cries
and glut the appetiles, of the cornorants of
party. We should be loath to believe, however.
that any considerable portion of our countrvmen
could be actuated by motive SO wicked-nor do
we charge it; yet, be the origin of this war-fee-
ing what it may, it is unfriendly to the best inter-
ests OF the people, and ougt to be rebuked.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

0o-Thc following gcntlcmen have already signisea
their acceptance of the calls made upon them by their
friends to become candidates to represent the County of
Augusta in the next House of Delegates :-NArnANIEI
MAssiE, Esq, Capt. J. b. BALDWIN, CHAPMAN JonN-
SON, jr. Esq, and ERASMUS SrRlpLINa ESQ.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

The bill which has passed the Senate of Mis-
souri, for laying off the State into Congressional
districts is, it would seem, real gerrymander.-
One Of the districts has twenty three sides, ano-
ther twenty five sides. The New Era remarks
that this is caused by the awkward efforts of the
Locos to hook in and hook out particular coun-
ties. The Wings are placed in minority in
every district.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

e0-Wc are authorized to announce NArHASIEL Mas
SIZE, Esq candidate TO represent the County of Au
gasts in the next House Of Delegates
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

The Alexandra Gazette says-Sen. Almonte,
the Mexican Minister, has not been recalled, pro.
baby, as reported. He is understood to have re-
ceived instruction $50 ask for his passports" if
the Annexation Of Texas to the Union is con.
summated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

A row of unfinished houses in New York,
twenty in number, fell down on the 9TH inst, by
the force of the wind and the weight of the snow
that had accumulated upon the roofs and floors.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

Flour $s4,lS and Ss4,25-Cattle Sd, so and $3.50
Pork $5-Cloverseed Ss4,25-Flaxsced s. ,2O-Whs-
key "a cents-Plaster $3.50 and scarcc-SaIt S. $50
and $l,62. Sugars, Orleans, ID to 5 5-S-Cofee,
Rio, 6 Java a I-2.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

~ Three Wings are announced as candidates
Tor Congress in the Loudoun district-Col. John
M. McCarty, John A. Carter, Esq. and John S.
Pendleton, Esq A Convention is called to set
tie the difficulty.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

Hon. John w. Jones, the representative Of tho
Richmond district in Congress, and Speaker of
the House of Representatives, declines re-elec-
ton.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20
THE NEW COMET

Observations have been made at the Depot NJ
Charts upon this Comet during the only two even
ings since lis discovery that the weather would
permit. Its nucleus, we understand, is plainly
visible through the largo telescope. 1t is rapidly
coming into better view, and those who are en-.
rious TO see il may find it with common sby.
glass TO the southwest of Jupiter.--Nnt. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

V. w. Southall, esq. declines being a oandi-
date 10 represent the county of Albemare in the
next House of Delegates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

O"James X. Polk, the President elect, arriv-
ed at Washington on Thursday evening last, al
tended by his Lady, and few friends. They
were welcomed by National salute, and were
escorted to their lodgings at the National Hotel
by Democratic Committee of Congress, and
the Democratic Associations of the District.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

US. SENAToR.-The Hon. VIM. L. DAYTON has
been reelected by the Legislature of New Jer-
sey, u. S. Senator for six years from the 9TH of
March next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

The Partisan ladies have dropped that clerical
protu5erance so much in vogue of late wears.
leaving the full effect Of their dresses to yoIum
nous and stiff skirt. a decided Improvement.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20
From the Baltimore American, Feb. "a,

BY LAST NIGHTS SOUTHERN MAIL.
We have slips (by the Express maiD from all
the New Orleans papers, dated 9Th instant-be-
ing two days ahead Of the newspaper nails
They furnish the following important news:
MEXICO.
CONFIRMATION Of The Capture Of Santa .4nna.
The schr Water Witch, which sailed from
Iamplco on the Goth ult., arrived last evening
with papers up to the 22d ult. from Vera Cruz
The Minister of Exterior Relations announced 10
Congress on the 18th January, the capture of
Santa Anna.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

MI BLAcKFoRD, orr Charge d'Affares to
Grenada, arrived at New York on Wednesday
from Carthagena, in the brig Charts.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

cNulty the defaulting Clerk of the House of Repre-
sentatves, has been bound in the of SIT OOO
Tor his appearance at the next Criminal Court WASH
ingon on the second Monday in March, answer the
charge of cmbczzlement
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

The nomination of Chief Justice Nelson to the
Office of Judge Of the Supreme Court of the u.
States for the Circuit of New York. has been
confirmed by the Senate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

Mr. Calhoun, il is said, will not be able to re-
tain the place of Secretary of State under the
new Administration--such is the force of the
opposition against it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20
BALTIMORE MARKET.
RICHMOND MARKET.

Beef 81 and Ss5,75-Pork, $5-Clovcrsccd, 81 and
$4,l2-Fiaxsecd 81 80 and s ,35.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20
CLOVER SEED AND GRASS SEEDS

GLOVER SEED AND GRASS SEEDS.
The Lynchburg Virginian quotes the price of
Ciover-seed in that market at from $3.50 to o.
from wagons. Store price from 1926 to $3.50
per busheI.-Timothy 1926 and $50.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-02-20

Lewis Cass has been elected to the U. S. Sc
nate by the Legislature of Michigan.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
SPRING.

Gay and beautiful SPRING, is with us, above
us, and around us. 1t is our favorte season of
the year. Summers melting heat unneryes
and. prosrates the system--Autumn's falling
leaves and fading flowers cover us witba mantle
of choly-Wnter's chilling blast freezes
the blood;--but when Spring returns, with its
music OF birds and waterfalls, its baIny breezcs,
lis flowers fragrant with perfume and lovliness,
we always feel happy-hope fills our breast and
gladness sparkles around US. The white clouds
OF Spring, sailing through the ambient atmos-
phere like giants Of snow, are grand and bcauti-
tul TO lock upon. The birds of Spring, after re-
turning 10 their favorite haunts, leap and dance
from flower 10 flower, from tree 10 tree, making
The earth vega! with their joyous songs. The
flowers Of Spring are the sweetest and orlest
ofall the year, ar,--fresh, rich, fragrant, The bree-
yes OF Spring, sweeping from the southwest, are
the balmest that kiss the cheeks of beauty
Spring is the season of Youth and Hope. Be,
hold that boy rolling his hoop through the streets
see how lie leaps and bounds like deer! heal
his loud and joyous laugh! He is happy now
God bless him. lie isnow in the Spring of Life
he thinks not Of troubles--he dreams not O
clouds--he fancies that the winter of his being
is yet far away. But the transition fiom the
Spring of Youth TO the Winter of Old Age, /:
sudden and almost imperceptible To-day, the
warm blood of youth bounds wild and free thro
the veins--to-morrow wrjnkled and palsied ole
age will come upon US. And so it is with Spring
Scarce has the robins song died into an echo
before Autumn's leaves begin to fall--we plucE
the violet, and whilst we hold it in our hand
Winters icy breath blights and withers its beau
tcous leaves. How short is life! How swift the
seasons fly!
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
THE NEW TAX LAW.

The odous features of this law are daily be-
coming more apparent. 1t taxes farmers, millers,
cabinet makers, shoe makers, tav-
ern keepers, sc, &c, through every department
of industry, leaving Incorporated banking to 60
free. 1t is believed that the object of the law
was to assist in making banks, since bank stock
is not taxed, while every thing else is Many of
the leading whg prints are in favor of repeal,
and call upon their party to assist in SO desirable
an object, yet, be il remembered, this same whg
party made this odious law, They had the pow
er in the last Legislature, and as always has been
the case, they abused the confidence of the peo-
pie. Does any person believe, that it will bet
ter the matter by sending back the same persons
that made the law, to repeal it. Certainly not.
They are responsible for this odious and contemp-
tible law, as we'll as many others, and will have
10 abide the consequences. If the next Legis-
laturc is not democratic, it will be in consequence
of the gerrymandering that has been carried OH
by the last coon Legislature, and not for want of
the popular will. Mark it. We will publish the
directions Of the Auditor of State TO the Asses
sors in our ncXt.--XeaiG Thomas Jefferson.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23

The President, We understand, has issaed
circular TO The departments, requiring an exact
observance Of the laws in regard to the organi-
zation of the Offices, the duties and attendance
of the clerks; and TO enforce it, has directed the
absences TO be noted and reported. The gener-
al complaints of persons visiting Washington Oh
business with the departments of the delays and
expense TO which they are subjected, has rem
dered the interposition of the executive ncccs-
sary,
The circular also requires distribution of la
Dor among clerks proportoned to compensation
allowed, and provides for the suppression of the
injustice Ooo long tolerated) of making merito-
rlous and faithful public servants perform the du-
ties of such as may be found negligent or in
ompetent.-GIObe.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
TERRIBLE FERES!

From every part Of the country, VIC hear of
terrific conlagralions, and losses of immense a.
mounts of valuable property The long dry
season this spring, and the gales of wind togeth-
or, have proved disastrous 10 many parts of the
country. These fires, that have swept away in
amoment, the earnings and gatherings Of many
long years of toll and industry, demonstrate
the absolute necessity Of having every city and
town well provided with fire engines and buck
cts. Suppose fire should break out in the
town Of Cadz tomorrow, how could it be stop
ped? Our citizens might look on with folded
arms, and see their houses wrapt in flames, but
have no means at hand by which to cXtnguish
the flames We are told that there once was
an organized and we'll disciplined FIRE company
in town,--they paraded regularly, and were pre-
pared at the first tap Of the alarm bell, 10 drown
almost any fire. Why not organize again? If
the present engine is not in perfect order, Or moi
sufficient for any emergency, let subscription
be gotup forthwith, and new engine purchased.
There are several persons who are able, (and
we are confident they are willipgD to subscribe
literally towards such an object. Men may af-
feet to rost secure, because their property is IN
snred. The insurance money may, TO be sure,
build up many houses, but how would our citi-
zens like cncamping out in the woods until their
houses could be rebuilt? Now is the time for
.. ..o,,. NDNi
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-23
I'ala New Tax law.

We have heard from the country Tho past week
hut one universal condemnation of this whig tax
law, which is 10 operate so oppressively upon the
working mass of our State. We believe it owes
its paternity to Alfred Kelley, the father of the
rs section Banking Law, alias Sea Serpent, and
is worthy of its originator for greater aristo
crat, or one who cares less for the interests Of
the productive class of community. lives not in
this land of liberty, than that same Alfred. His
object, doubtless, in this oppressive taxation, was
to drive capital into nas mammoth banking
scheme; but, if we mistake not, it and other
equally odious laws of the last whig Legislature
will opon tho eyes of thousands of honest wings
to the principles of federalism as carried out, and
drive them into the ranks of the democracy,
whose principles and acts ann at meeting out
equal and exact justice TO al-the protection
and prosperity of the poor as we'll as the rich.
Mansfield Shield and Banner.