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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25


~ Joseph X. Irving, esq. having been invited
by his Wing friends in Amherst to accept of a
public dinner, thus eloquently concludes his let
ter declining the compliment:
But even though our jus, hopes may be disap-
polnted-though defeat may follow defeat
though disaster may follow disaster;-stilI it is
our duty as patriots, to hope on, and struggle on
For the history OF free governments bears tesli.
mony TO the fact, that great party in opposition,
and out OF power, may prevent much of evil.
though 1t may not achieve much of good What.
then, is our duty, as patriots! Shall we disband
Shall we abandon our party name and organza.
tion, and with these, our principles Shall we
lower, In the face of the enemy, that glorious BAN
ner, under which we have fought SO long, and
which, though torn and tattered, still is fyioo q
NO! Shame to the recreant and the bastard, who
would suggest the thought! There are true and
faithful hearts, that shall rally around it still
and though we may hear no more tie voice of
our glorious chief along our lines, his kindlinq
spirit shall walk amongst US. In future conflicts,
SIT will rustic in banner folds-it will speak
In our trumpet voices;" and, catching the inspi.
ration OF his own high spirit our watch word shall
be, flight on! fight erer -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

~ The appointment of meeting on the sub
iect of Education, made Tor Monday last, was
entirely frustrated by the exciting character of
the proceedings in Court-We hope, however,
that another and an early day will be named Cor
it.-lf no other time should be suggested, we
would mention Wednesday next, being the first
day of the Federal court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

Ex-Parson Fisk takes bolder steps in "Pro-
gressve Democracy" than many of his coadju-
tors, but we doubt not his radical sentiments are
precisely those entertained by the bulk Of his par
ty. He is for an undisgused and practical COM
mentary upon Gov. Marcy's spoils maxim.
ROTATION in OFFIcE.-We publish commu-
nlcation to-day, because this press is free-not
because we agree with the doctrines advanced by
the author. We are in favor of removal from Of
nee for opinions sake il is of the first arti-
Giles in our political creed IL we had our way
In this matter, there should not be single fede-
ralst kept in Office twenty-four hours. II is
treachery to the Democratic party TO feed our po-
litical enemies.-U. S. Journal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

u The Britannia steamer arrived at Boston
on Friday ast.-The accounts she brings of the
British harvest are more favorable the weather
had been fine, and the melancholy forebodings
which had seized the public mind, were dispell-
ed. We notice no other news of particular in
terest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

u We understand that arrangements have
been made to commence the erection of the build
ings OF the Virginia Female Institute, under the
supervision and control of the architect, Edwin
nj. Taylor, esq. From the exterior views we
have seen OF them, we should think they will
present tasteful and elegant appearance, and be
quite an ornament to our town.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

~ Mr.. john Carroll. of Staun,on, has been
appointed Seal Master and Keeper of Weights
and Measures, by the County Court of Augusta,
in the place of Absalom II. Brooks. decd.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25
Correspondence of the National lu,ell;r,.c,,.
Nrw OaLrAr,. Sem, 8 ,sAs

- OHbsANS, sept. b, l645.
we ha1 TWO arrivals yesterday from Mexico,
one from vera Cruz and the other from Tampico.
both Mexican vessels. The advices 10 the 2ftb
nitlmo from the city OF Mexico give the new Cab.
met OF HERRERA, but ALMoNrE's name doe. not
appear among the members. HERRrR.,s election
does not appear to give satisfaction, but. ON The
contrary, great discomfort exists in the INV and
me Generals appear to be all quarrelling among
themselves. Private letters state that P.prn,s
who is at ST. Luis de Potosi, had proposed coirg
e, inc city and leaving his troops under General
riLAsoLA, but 1t created such a ferment that he
was oohged 10 remain, and commission or dem
u'a'on was sent in his place to represent the
s'a'e OIL 'he army to the new Government. When
tncy were ordered to march towards the Rio
ola mN .hey mad out six days. provisions, gen.
orally without shoes, but half clothed and desti.
'ute OF all the essential supplies for an army, and
win out little prospect of being able to obtain
them. They had demanded their arrears of nav.
and would not move until properly, or at least to
some extent, supplied with clothing and stores.
Every thing indicates new revolution as being
close at hand; and, though the Constitution Of
1924 may be re-established, it is more probable
1t VIII result in stronger Government, with
something in fact, though not in name, like die
tator at the head Of it. Some exaggerated re-
ports represent the force under Paroles at three
to four thousand men, but the most authentic es-
Innate 1t at fifteen hundred-such as they are.
Inc conducta expected at Tampco from st.
Luis, had not arrived, and it was feared PARE.
DEs may seize it for the wants of the army.
!.aIided Of Uur svith the United States had sub
sided at Pera Cruz, and it was no longer sub.
Ject OF conversation there or at the city of Mexi.
co. Congress had adjourned and of course with
out making any declaration of war; and the let
ters of acceptance by the members of the new
Cabinet understand make no allusiop to the for
eign relations of the country.
A messenger arrived in the vessel from Vera
Cruz with dispatches for Com. CONNER and for
Government. He goes to Washington with the
present mall A letter from Gen. TAYLOR ex-
presses great surprise at the war excitement that
was existing In this city, as he had no idea of
trouble from any Mexican force in that quarter.
infer from this that Gen. GAINES call for vo.
uneers was not founded on any advices from
Gen. TAYLOR.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

AT a meeting recently held in st. Clair county
Illinois, the Hon. JOHN REYNOLDS, late Governor
of that State, offered the following resolution,
which was unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the chair appoint five persons
to make report TO an adjourned session of this
meeting, on the propriety Of passing an act of
Congress TO authorize the President TO purchase
the Island Of Cuba, with the consent Of the
white population thereof
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM.

A meeting of the citizens Of Jefferson county
was held on the 18th instant, at the Courthouse,
to express their views on the subject Of the call
of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Hunter. esq. Chair
man. and A. J. O'Bannon Secretary. A Reso-
luton was offered by VIM. G. Worthington, esq.
that Convention was necessary and compatible
with their views, which was adopted unanimous
ly-and committee Of three, consisting of VIM.
Lucas, was appointed, to prepare suitable petit
ton to the next General Assembly.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

u Levi Woodbury., of New Hampshire, has
been appointed by the President an Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Court of the U. States,
in the place Of Judge Story, decd.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

~ Professor George d. Armstrong gives no.
tice in the Lexington papers of his intention to
commence course of Lectures on Agricultural
Chemistry before class of practical farmers, on
the 25th instant, D Washington College.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

The subscriptions in New York city, TO the
stock of The New y ork and Erie Railroad, alrea-
dy amount to Sl,900,OOO. This is more than
half Of the whole sum required to carry forward
the road to It's completion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25
ANOTHER CIRCULAR

Secretary Walker has issued another Circular
(but this time in conformity to an act of Con-
gFess) calling for information. BY the act refer.
red TO, the Secretary was authorized to employ
three OF the Government Clerks in collecting, ar.
ranging, and classifying, such statistical infoma-
ton as may be procured, showing each year the
condition of the agriculture, manufactures, do
nestle trade, currency and banks, Of the several
States and Territories.
1t is stated by the Union that the Circular
"has been generally circulated among The officers
of the Federal Government, as well as among
the Governors of the respective States and Terri
tories, the Presidents of Colleges, &C."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25
The Richmond Wing urges upon the neonle

The Richmond Wing urges upon the people of
that city the proprie,y of being represented in
the Louisa RAILROAD Convention which is to
meet at Harrisonburg in October. 1t regards the
work, however, as merely local one, calculated
to aid Richmond in its competition with Bal,-
more for the Valley trade.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

An adroit counterfeiter by the name of Capt.
j. w. Pollock, was arrested at Wheeling a few
days since. his trunk was found large num-
Der Of counterfeit notes of the Planters Bank OF
Tennessee
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25
.S II A U ~ IN Ns-
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER ss, 1916.

70 The District Court of the United States
for the Western District of Virginia will COM
mence its fall session in this place on the LIST of
October.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

~" HENRY G. GREENE was hung at Troy,
New York, Wednesday week, for the murder of
his wife. The murder, of which an account has
been published in our paper, was one of the mos,
cruel and unnatural on record. Before his exc =.
cuton he confessed his guilt and the justice of
his sentence, and seemed penitent and resigned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

u Education meetings have been called in
King William, Hanover, Louisa, and number
of other counties. There seems to be fair pros
pect Of a thorough expression ofpublic sentiment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

The Court of Appeals at Lewisburg adjourned
on Wednesday the 18th instant, after session of
about two months.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

Mr.. Henry Lee, Of CharlestowD, Va, lost his
life a few days ego by entering well in which
was foul air.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

1t is (says the Augusta Chronicle of Thursday
a source of unfeigned pleasure to us to announce
that train of passenger cars departs this morn
ing for Atlanta, the terminus Of the Georgia
Railroad. We congratulate the stockholders, and
all parties interested, upon this important result,
achieved through numerous difficulties and under
circumstances, at times, during its progress, pc
cuiarly trying. We have now Railroad, not
inferior to any in the Southern States, extending
l72 miles into the interior of the State, which
will in few months be extended eighty miles
farther 10 the Oostenaula river, making an entire
line Of two hundred and hfty.two miles of the
great line Of Railroad which is designed to con-
meet The Atlantic coast with the fertile valley Of
the Mississippi.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25

WIN. III. MAcFARLAND,
CHARLES +. OsBoR NE,
Henry l.. BROOKE,
JAMES E. HEATH,
Benz. y. Minor,
RICHARD b. GooCH.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-25
SpIendOr.

George w. MUNFoRD,
THo's NELSON, NJ. d.,
PETER V. DANIEL, Jr. :,
II. II. DANIEL,
THOMAS Ii. ELLIS,
GUsTAvUs A. MYERS,
JAMES A. CowARDIN.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-04-19
GIISDL@rlLLANNTUSo
G L OR G L D A NJ Err.
BY ELIZA G, PRATT,

) where's Georger said Mr., Damer--
stout isled farmer. with black beard an
, whiskers, and muscle enough in his ara
or two common men--as he entered hi
house one warm summers afternoon; an
ooked round among his group of sturG,
boys and gus, for Ihs one in question. Blu
he boy was missing.
Where's George, ss,!' repeated ,h'
man in louder tone; do you know wher,
The young rascal is, any Of ye!'
i guess he's up chamber, lalher;' said
sweet iule girl of six years, her eye filing
with tears, and her volce trembling as sht
spoke; / heard somebody going up rea
easy about two hours ago; shall call him
father! I'm sure George Wouldn't rur
4wayr
go away said MI Dsmer in soften
ed tone, 'ell him want him quick.
As the child went out, Mrs. Damer, laid
down her work, glanced at her husband
and, after hesllalng moment, evidently
uneasy, rose and went after her daughter.
But the boy was cot to be found, The
house was searched from cellar TO garret,
barns hunted land George, George echoed
from youngest to oldest, from The fathers
stenIOran lungs to the mothers mild, sweet
voice for she would have done any thing
TO save her boy from NrRShjng, which
she had good reasons TO expect from the
Storm that was brewing
always out 0; the way, said Damel
rIenching his fsLand rudeIy pushing Mary
aside from the door, already black 10 the
face with passion and his ewes 1ashinO FIRE
III teach the Young rascal lesson ht
Won't forget soon, il | once catch him. HID
MIN away somewhere with a book, III
warrant ye-lhalS always his cubshirkiog
clear Of every thing he can
,Dun'i whip him pow beg yoO;remem
5er il wa. only las, week You gave hin
,uch aoggIng, and-and--alI for nothing
- il proved, for he had done his work Iher
and tins morning he brought IN all lh'
wood and water Tor me, every bit Of it
he's more help to me than all the rest 0
he children put together
You needn't try to beg him OF, 'excIaim
I'd the man, he never was hogged hall
pnouch vet, The idle dog--bu, if ca,cl
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OFFICE OF THE DEMOCRAT,
Opposite ST. PAUL's CHURcH, MAIN-sr
TERMS:

The COZ UIbBEA DENOCRATWiR Jt
published eUery Saturday morning, al
IUO DOLL.ARS per aanum payable
half yearly IN adUGnce, or IicO Dollars
fUy Ceats,3notpaid within the year
No subscription wW be token for a shorter
period than sir months; nor ana diScOn
tinuance permiHed,mltii all arrearages
are discharged.
HDTERTTSElLENS not erceeding a
square loiH be conspicuoaSiy insertedai
one DoRwf for the first three Insertions
md T5centy,fUe cents for eUery snbse.
quent assertion. srp8 liberal discoua
made 10 those who GdUeHise By heyear|
LEI'YERS addressed on business, mast
be post paid.
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"'"'dl'J uCdI uILI' hIs DdntT Udu OTOugi
up the supper, hoping to find him lher
and yet almost fearing and trembling 10 Sc
hlm. She sat down the plate Of bread an
butter, aid elapsed her boy in her arm
Iand w0pt with him. He was her ravoriI
child, always gentle and afeclionale, W net
he could be, he was nevertheless i'll trealet
10y The laIher,and Of course the more doalet
uPon-lhe more loved by the mother
When he found she was crying the brave
uIlue fellow, with desperate effort, forced
back his tears, and winding his aceralec
arms around her neck, he kissed her anc
Irled to sootl her
Don't cry. dear mother, am not mucf
hurt said he, looking into her face, an,
rying 10 smile, but the wet eyeIids droopc
aud he laid his face in her bosom,
You do not deserve this, my noble bov.
she murmured, kissing his forehead, YOU
father will te sorry for it some Gay; yes
my child, God will bless you, and when
you are man, such as my hear! tells me
you will be, HE will think of this and weep
and ''em0le' and pray for 1t 10 his very
grave.
Il know it, mo her, told him So said
the boy, raising mis- hands, MS eyes spark.
ing with an uneauhly light but | AIN
glad Of 1t nov; 1t has opened new world
TO me--a light broke on me even while
was sIandng there, with tie whip playing
IKE a sc0FPIng about my shouIders'noiher'
mo'her' II aimos! dazzIed we with brInau'
cy''he mighty IuIure lay unroIIed like ag1eaN
sea Oe'ofe me- ami launched upon It's
BOSOM III Hood oI o'd' didn't tceI The
whip, | only thought OF hai-and then, ,and
,Fourlee,h nv SON. said She, ,,oEino
,n her how with asIonjsbmeu, for she hao
never heard laoou,oe like ina, from lin.
,eC,re
YES this morpinr I wac fourteen bo,
IN mpcb older nav mo,Lsr, said he y inn.
,,..v,,,r h;.. arm. (ror, h,. noel, l,..o1 ,o,l
NJ, .,,,,aely bo,n,ml =. he mrncd M.
,ros ,o,o,rIs ond cl.s,od his hands oo ~.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-04-19

We weep and uemble al the doom.
The dreadful doom, of death;
'Tis sad, amidst The fair earth's bloom,
TO yield This mortal breath
The brave may slernly bear the pain,
Thalsoon must pass away;
But .! 10 think that ne'er again
Dear friends with eager hands shall greet
Or fond hearts share loves converse sweet
O'erwhelms us with dismay.
'Tls true that trusting faith is told
OF worlds beyond The sky,
And few there are so blind or bold
AS dare such creed deny,
1t is not that an after STATE
Or dak or doubtful ssoms'
Alas! we shrjnk from future fate,
Because we may not brook the honght
That hours,wih IiCa's eachan'meul8 iraughl
Are unre,uruog dreams.
We Gnd each mortal bliss aiIoyed,
Each Smile Coreta.Is a tear,
Bu, sill, the breast would soon be cIoyeC
That never loil a fear
The beauty of the brightest beam
Is Geepenrd By the shade;
Fa;rest the stars in Iar>ness gleam-
The broll red sln at evenUhe,
assumes most imposing pride
In floating clouds lrrayed'
Perfection hath not reigned ON earth,
Nor ruled the human mlHd;
We pant not for dlvlrer worth,
Nor raplures more refined.
A mortal weakness makes US cling
TO mortal forms alone:
We feel we cannot codIy fling
On Lelhe's dark inslliaie stream
Tne charms Of IIfe's familiar dream,
Aud turn to scenes unknown.
'Tis this that i's The final hour
With mourn illness aud dread;
Loves tender ties and friendships powe
Avail rot with The dead,
And though we meet to part no more,
We may meet the same:
The things lha, linked our hearts Of yor
Are chains that death 5 cold hand divides
For npugh, I. hoaer reals a5Ides
nC ,b,s tprtastih C,,n,p
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-04-19

there amid all Ihe loveiGess OF gloriOu
summer day, lay that young boy, teastin
over lew worn and dirty pages Of an Of
i Spectator ! Tears were standing on HI
IPaIe but intelligent face. though his lip wa
~realhed with a smile, aud on a small han
as 1t lay on the grass, grasped neFvously tn
lowers, while mis- large beautiful eye turn
'u rapidly and eagerly from side to side o
'he mach loved page, lie was w'apl IN
world OF IdeaI but bnSsIul leeIlng' and tn
sgh' might have moved almost any hear
70 love ana admiration Tor the boy but
"o'y served 10 increase the ia'hers rage
George! George!
NO answer
"ha' are you mere Ior, you young good
I"rhn'hlhg scape grace, when you ought Il
ha in the turoin 6.ld :, rorLy Iu ,o,ol
Won bc,,er sir. oe, NJ ouick and oomo
here,
S1I rere vo.oo oosmo. ,rho no,
wac smiIl;oa aod woooi,o :, oos,,ou oaI
heaEd not syllable OF his fathers words
lie approached step nearer, brandlsh1g
Ihe whip.
Halo! say, what are you about sir!
You had better mind your father, can tel
.ye'
Mr.. Damer was now within a few steps
.o( his son, but so wIapl was the boy in lha.
dirty scrap Of book which one in ten
thousand o modem readers you'd scarcely
dare 10 look upon, much less 10 read-sach
a uXury was ii to that poor child 10 have
the mind Of thought and feeling laid opop
10 him, by the master pen Of Adison, which
Young as he was, he could spprehend, bu,
the QUE, world was, enlirelu r,s..,,,.;, 80.
'",'''"'' "', W I'"'' unconscious VI '"' ~
"''I" VI '''' ''"''' -,
q "'''| '"'"'s' '.'''U'' o''"'' "''''"'
4"''" % ''''' VI s"'"'"s' ." ','' a
'''' ""'0''''" '""'''''' 10 "I' J'I"'
was ''''"" "''0' ''o"' '''0 '0'' " Wv ""S
''' ''"p'" 70 ''' ''''' ""u "''' "o'''
''"e'" MS 'a''e' win morse "n'P ao0''
nm
oh, hIhorP
You rascal! YOU dop! shouted tie mar
with rury, as if all the demons eff he'll were
ct loose in his heart. The blows descend.
ID ,h,ck and las, upon his shoulders ant
,ack Of the innocen, chiI1; but after the
| list shrek, sfer the first exclamation, he
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-04-19

a Pleased expression, as he persued each
feature and line OF that benevolent
tounlenance. His hands were elapsed
aud he bent slightly forword-but q
moment he turned away and brushed a
ear from his eye, but still was silent.
'hfre was something IN that turn, that
ook which startled the chain of memory
IN the heart of Mrs. Damer. The moth
er awoke 10 her bosom,& srihed shrek
Ibursl from her lips
'll is--no! in cannot be--yes! it is
my son Georgep
Your own son, my molher-it is
your son, George Damer!' and the
grea'luI mother cIasped TO her heart
her beloved and long lost child!
Mary had heard The exclamation, and
stepping into the entry, Stood trembling,
hoping and fearing, as she saw the
stranger in her mothers arms.
But oh! with what joy, with what
pride did she look at hml With what
rapture did she, loo,Ay TO his arms when
she indeed found it was her brother!
My own siser-sweet ssern said
he, kissing her again and again, then
holding her off to look into her beauli-
fol fase faI MARY was the pride oil ihe
VIII Die vilIage-then enbraclng her a.
gain, I'LL they both laughed and cried
ogether in ecstacy Of that uathought Of
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