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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

Vegetation has been greatly revived in this
neighborhood by the abundant rains which have
fallen within the last three weeks.-The mea-
dows and pasture-Gelds, which had literally been
burnt up by the long drought are now clothed
with the fresh luxuriance of Spring, and the late
Corn especially, has improved most astonishing
ly. Many Of the farmers, should the frost keep
oil few weeks, will probably realize full half
crop of this indispensable erain-wbile the.fne
fall pasture will go far to help out the general de-
fciency of the Hay crop. Besides, number Of
them, we are glad to learn, have most provdent-
jy sown an unusual quantity of Tumips. These,
as the season has been so favorable, can hard
Iy fail to succeed, and will add largely to their
stock Of food for their cattle.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28
From fho New Orlsans Bee, Extra, Aug lS, noon
I TEXAS AND MEXICO.


TEXAS AND MEXICO.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT or TRoops-RE-
QUESTION FOR MEN ON OUR GOVERNOR
THE CALL RESPONDED TO.
We hasten to lay before our readers tho i'm
porant intelligence We have just received, rea-
tive to the movement of troops for tho purpose Of
protecting the newly acquired territory of Texas,
from the dangers of projected Mexican invasion.
General Gaines, now in our city, having re-
ceived authentic information to the effect that
TEN THOUSAND Mexican troops were within eight
days march Of General Taylor, who is posted at
St. Joseph's Island, Immediately despatched
messenger to Governor Mouton, at Pass Chris
tiaD, claiming a requisition of TWO REGIMENTS
OF VOLUNTEERS, (of ten companies each) one to
| consist OF Infantry and one of Rifemen; and
two companies OF Artillery, with eight field
pieces. The requisition wac Immediately grant
ed, and will be put forthwith into execution
| The two Volunteer Regiments are to be sta
toned at the Forts and Barracks on the Gulc,
subject TO the orders of the Government; and the
United States troops at present in garrison at
! those stations are TO be immediately transferred
| to Texas. The two Companies of Volunteer Ar.
tiliery will leave on Wednesday, the 2Olh inst,
on board the steamship Alabama, together with
four companies of United States troops, 9th
| ioS''0h'' ih'dntry.1 Two vi which are expected
tomorrow morning, from Pass Christian, under
Captains Moore and Holmes
The above information may be relied upon as
authentic.
The New Orleans Picayune of the 18th instan,
states substantially the facts contained in the
above, and adds
/ We understand that tho whole Of the artillery
force OF the ci,y-a most effective aud well-arn.
ed corps-have volunteered their services, and
that they have been accepted. Our gallant uni
formed infantry companies are not, in the mean
time, istlessly resting on their arms: calls fol-
meetings OF the officers of the Washington Resi
ment and Louisiana Volunteers may be seen in
our paper to-day.
In fact, the question will not be "Who will bt
suffered 10 remain at home 81 but, "Who viii
be permitted to enrol themselves amongst them
the defenders Of their countrymen beyond the Sa
bine % Before to-morrow's sun ascends III,
meridian, the draft, in mercantile phrase, will b,
honored, and were it numerically ten times tn,
amount which it is, it would be met with the sam,
alacrity and rood will
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

There was much excitement prevailing in Lex
ington, Ky, at the last dates, in consequence of
the publication there OF an abolition newspaper
by MIR. Cassius Nj. Clay. On the 18th inst. a
meeting was held for the purpose of adopting
measures Tor the suppression of the paper, at
which committee of three was appointed, who
addressed a letter to Mr.. g., requesting him to
discontinue the publication of his paper. MIR.
Z. having refused to do so, another meeting was
called on Monday last, the result of which is
yet 10 be known.
p. S.-We learn that the press has been storpcd
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28
TROOPS FROM OLD POINT.

The Barque Bachelor of Richmond, (owped bv
Messrs Haskins e. Libby has been chartered by
the Government to transport troops from Fortress
Monroe 10 Texas. She dropped down James
River Thursday evening, and will probably 90 to
sea from Hampton Roads this day or Tomorrow.
1t is supposed she will convey about 200 men.
Rich. Wig. .aug. %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28
1'"F'
0cjElliott has been arrested and committed for trial
A MELANCHOLY OccUnRgNcE IN GALLArrN

TENN.-lsaac Goodall, Esq, a Wing member Of
the Tennessee House of Representatives from
Smith county, was killed in Gallatn on the 9Th
nit, by MIR. Charles Pele Lewis of that place.
The unfortunate affair, report says, grew out of
a jesiing remark about Polk stalk upon tar
wagon in the street-Goodall joculariy remarked
'there's Polk stalk must come down." at the
same time throwing small rock at it, Mr.. Lew
IS Immediately drew pistol and shot him dead.
Both men, though differing in politics, were in
innate and on friendly terms, till that awful mo-
ment, which sent one to a dread eternity, and
compelled the other to escape with fellow cTea-
lures blood upon his head Lewis has not been
taken.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

We learn from the Lexington Observer tina,
the large bagging factory, rope walks, &C., of
the Hon. Henry Clay, near that place, were en-
tirely consumed by fire, together with fifty tons
OF hemp and small amount of anuiactured ar
tlcIes, on the morning of the 9TH instant. The
loss is stated to be from seven to eight thousand
dollars, five thousand of which, we are Glad tn
learn, are covered by insurance in the Lexington
Ai'na otlices.-The fire was supposed to be the
work of an ncendiary.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

DEATH OF Rev. j. f.. JACKSON have the
S sac tidings oil the recent death by apoplexy, at
henderson, Kentucky, of the Rev. Johannes K.
Jackson, formerly Pastor of the Episcopal Church
OF Winchester, in which station he abored for
many years most diligently and faithfully. We
have no doubt proper tribute will be paid TO
the memory and services of this eminent divine,
by some friend familiar with his life.-Winches-
Ter Repubkcan
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

The New Orleans picayune of the 9Th inst
says 1--WE hear that the weather was extreme
ly warm when The Dragons left for Texas, so
hot that three of them fell from their horses dead
before crossing the Sabne-al from being sun
struck. The weather was cooler. however, by
the time they had reached San Augustine and all
were moving on well and in excellent spirits. -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28
FATAL AND DISTRESSING EVENT.

We record with painful regret most tragical
occurrence that took place last evening about six
o'clock, on Pennsylvania avenue, near Fuller's
Hotel !; when, on account Of some misunderstand-
Mr.. John G.. Rives,) William II. Kendall, Ga son
of Mr.. Amos Kendall,) and Josiah r. Bailey,
the party first named shot Mr.. Kendall dead on
the spot, and severely shattered the left arm Of
Mr.. Bailey, By two discharges from one of Colts
revolving pistols. Mr.. L. then made his escape,
and had not been arrested at nine o'clock. There
are so many contradictory stories in circulation
respecting the circumstances of this melancholy
affair that we purposely refrain from giving any
of the reports that have reached in regard TO it,.
Nat. Int, .7ug. 10.
o. Elliott has been arrested and committed for trial
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

u negro woman died at the residence of
MIR. A. ii. S,TLINcToN, in Bath, a few days ago,
at the remarkable age of lls years. The fact of
her age, we understand, is pretty clearly made
out.-She belonged to the estate of Mr.. Sitting
toms father, and had been charge to the family
for near thirty years.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

The various ports on tho Lake frontier have
recently been visited by Com. Morris, of the Ma
Wy, and Col. To,ten, of the Army, to collect the
necessary information to enable the War and Ma
Wy Departments to submit to Congress CON-
plete plan for its defence, and to select Naval
Depot for Lake Erie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28
----
FLOUR NTApKET

Some twenty thousand barrels Of Flour have
been taken in New York for the English market,
in fulflment Of orders brought out by the last
steamer. There has been advance in price in
consequence of these unexpected purchases, but
they have given greater firnness to the market.
The Liverpool Times represents the weather
in England as having been exceedingly unfavora-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28
A MOB MISUNDERSTANDING HARDIN

friend just from Frankfort says that that
city was thrown into great excitement one day
last week. Secretary Hardin had sent to his
care, from near Bardstown, country girl to learn
the nlllneF's business. He put her in brothel
intending, as is supposed, TO pollute her there
The citizens of Frankfort found out Mr.. HardiD's
base intentions, and drove him out of the CITY as
they would some common scullon. 1t was hard
to keep his back free, we learn, from a coat of
tar and feathers. They served him right.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

Rev. DR.. JuDsoN.-This DISTINGUISHED mis-
sionary from the East is daily expected in his
native land. He has been absent about SO years,
during which time he has translated and written
with his own hand, the whole Bible in the Bur
NAH language
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

The Hon. Edward Everett, the late Minister
to England, will return to this country with his
family in the Boston steamer, which leaves Eng
land on the 9TH proxmo.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

The North Eastern Boundary SURVEYS are about
being finally concluded A line thirty feet wide
was cut through the forest, and casi-iron monu-
menis four feet above ground, erected at regular
intervals
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28


Extract Of a letter from Austin. in Texas, to
the editor Of the New Orleans Picayune, dated
the 23d of July, and received by the nail of Tues
day evening:
1--WE have literally complied with the terms
proposed by the United States. Although many
citizens do feel great uneasiness on the subject Of
boundary, the resolution Of our Congress and our
ordinance in Convention yield the settlement of
that question to your Government. without re-
strichon. The boundary to the Rio del Norte is
not only indispensable to our safety and repose,
but 10 the United States Government. rte old
boundary t0as the Neuces, and its line is within
thirty miles of San Antonio. The distance thence
TO the Rio del Norte varies from two to three
hundred miles. 1t is unsettled and uncutivated,
except Immediately on the bank of that river.
And unless we occupy that river, there is no To-
cality for slaves west of the Colorado, which is
the finest country we have for cotton, sugar. Stock
the ordinary farming pursuits, and health COM
blned." "We thought it better
for Texas to occupy that position before annexa-
lion. and a citizen of the United States generous
ly offered to furnish provisions and munitions Of
war for the enterprise. Our people were eager
for it, when, to blast these hopes, the Presidents
treaty with Mexico and his proclamation for an
aTniistice made its appearance, admitting dispu-
ted boundary, which Texan had before al
lowed to be questioned"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28
IOWA ELECTION

An election was held in the Territory of Iowa
on the 9TH instant, for Delegate TO Congress, and
pursuant to an act Of the Legislative Counci)
to Test again the popular sentiment with regard
TO the acceptance of a State Government, with
the restricted boundaries prescribed in the act of
the last Congress. The returns indicate the re-
election of A. G. Dodge 10 Congress, but the a.
doption Of the Constitution is doubtful.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

RlcH.-The Nashville Union reprobates the
publication OF Gen. Jackson's letters TO Maj
Lewis on the ground that such publication is
wholly inconsistent with proper regard for his
memory" and not pleasing to those "interested
in his reputation" thereby assuming the decided
ly rich ground that General Jackson's reputation
will be injured by its being known that he disap-
proved of, and was sorely vexed by the conduct
of hr. Polk. 1t seems TO us that it is Mr.. Folks
reputation and not General JaCkson's that the
Union shows such soicitude for.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28


The Hon. HENRY CLAY passed through Lew
isburg on Thursday evening last, on his way to
the White Sulphur Springs, where he intended
to remain about fortnight. As he alighted
from the public coach at MIR. ]. Frazier's Hotel
(says the Chroncle) he met with several of his
acquaintances-among others the Judges of the
Court of Appeals-and thence was escorted by
his ancient and venerable friend, Judge Brooke,
to the Lewisburg Hotel, and after spending few
moments only in conversation with those of the
citizens who had known him before, entered the
coach again for the White.
"What mysterious power (remarks the Chron-
icle,) what magic resides in name. Though
the stay Of this distinguished parsonage, in our
midst, continued only for few brief moments,
numbers of our citizens, with the profoundest Gu
rlosity depicted in each admiring countenance,
were seen approaching the spot where he stood,
that they might but look even upon the tall and
commanding form of him, who has so long been
tower of strength in the councils Of his country,
and whose undying fame has gone forth to every
nation and people beneath the ample circuit of
the Sun. Despite all the idle abuse and base de-
traction of his enemies, which have howled a.
round him, as storm, for so many years, HEN
Ky CLAY IS great-great in the spontaneous
veneration of the people, paid to transcendent and
nobly-directed genius; and no where, we pre-
sumo, within the limits of his native State, at
least, can he meet with more enthusiastic admi-
rers, than among the good people of Lewisburg
and old Greenbrier. We feel confident that we
do but echo the voice of hundreds of our citizens
IN this region when we say to this great man
thrice welcome TO small spot of that glorious
country thrice saved from impending ruin, by his
pairiotiOri and sta, eonrousiIfp.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

The New York Mirror gives notice that its
editors have secured the copyright Of the Letters
Of Mr. Willis according to lar, and will hereaf-
Ter hold any one responsible who infriDges the
law and their rights by copying them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

EMIGRATION TO LIBERrA.--We learn from the
New York Sun that number of intelligent CO.
Iored people in tina; city talk of sending out
committee 10 Liberia TO examine the condition Of
the country, and, if found advisable, to select
site for colony. Liberia is now to the coored
people what the Western territory was TO the
whites some years sgo--a land promise. When
they once get knowledge of the great advanta-
ges secured to themselves and families by set
Ting In Liberia, few will remain in the United
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

The Norfolk Beacon states it as rumor that
orders have been sent by express vessels to the
Mediterranean squadron to repair to the Gull of
Mexico, and also to other naval stations, announ-
cling an expected declaration Of war by Mexico "a
gainst the United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

slave girl of w. ii. Hodgson, of Georgia,
was brought before Judge Dewey, of Northarap-
ton, Mass. on the 18th instant, on a writ of Ha.
beas Corpus. She decided to stay with her mas
ter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

RonrRr NJ. HUDSON, esq. Qormcrly of this
county,) delivered funeral Grafton in honor of
Gen. JACKSON, at Fincas,le, by appointment, Of
his fellow-citizens, OH the 18th instant. The
Valley Wing speaks very favorably Of tho effort.
1t says-"liis speech was plain, concise and ele-
giant, and well delivered, comprehending in the
briefspace Of half an hour all that was pertinent
to the occasion. He made no illusions Of a par
iizan character, and while he displayed TO the
hes. advantage the public services of Gen. Jack
son TO his country. he Gid, not seek to build up
the fame Of the old hero by any allusion dispara
ging to those great leading spirits who have al
ways stood opposed to him in politics.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

The Millerites Of Providence became 80 outra-
geousiy rowdyish at meeting they held on
Thursday evening, that number Of them Of both
sexes, the preacher included, were lodged in the
watch-house, and in the morning were fined and
sent 10 prison.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

The 9th District is decidedly Wing, and was
lost by running two Wing candidates. Their u
nied vote was G,655, while that of Mr.. Martin
the loco candidate was but 1860.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

A Washington letter, published in the Balt-
more Sun, says
''Fve thousand stand Of arms and a large
quantity of ammunition have just left our arsenal
for Texas, and another order for ammunition will
be despatched in few days"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

bic 70 the harvest from excess of rain. Prices
had consequently risen from IS. TO IS. per quar-
ter, and it was thought that an extraordinary de-
mand for foreign grain would spring up, unless
the weather became better. The Times remarks
that "Even with iiue weather, it is believed, so
low are the stocks, that the recent advance will
BIO maintained; and if the worst apprehensions
are realized, Wheat, in less than month from
this time, may be at $685. or even COS. per quarter.
Independence is to be placed in the accounts from
the Baltic ports, the produce of Wheat in the dis
ricss where it is most extensively grown, is like
ly to DO very deficient" We, however, in the
United States, have so often been deluded with
false hopes of foreign market for our wheat,
that such representations do not much affect us.
Still it is we'll that our farmers should be inform
ed Of them. lfproft is to be realized, ii is more
just, and more conducive to tho general interest
that it should be realized in their hands, than in
the hands of spectators.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28
The Dayton (Ohiol Western Empire of tn

The Dayton (ohio) Western Empire of the
18th, says:
The barn of Mr.. John G.. Cline of Jefferson
township, in this county, formerly of Rocking
ham, Va..) was destroyed by lightning on Wed.
nesday night last. FIR. Cline has been truly un-
fortunate the present season, having lost four
horses in the spring, in addition to his present
loss Of an excellent barn, 25 tons of hay, 400
bushels Of wheat, 200 bushels of rye, $50 bush
els Of oats, 100 bushels of barley, large wa
gon, harness, carriage, and in short all his farm
ing utensils. The whole loss is not less than
$500. Misfortune has certainly laid heavy
hand upon Mr.. Cline.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

AN EXTRA SsssloS.--The Philadelphia Inqui-
,rer says
We hear it rumored on pretty good authority,
that should Mexico declare war against tho Uni
ted States, the Presiden: will Immediately call
an extra session Of Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28
KENTUCKY.
Iocos.

The Congressional Elections in Kentucky have
resulted in the choice Of seven Wings and three
Locos.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

The LONDON Times takes exception to the tone
OF the Edinburgh Review on the Oregon ques-
ton. We referred the other day TO the article in
the Edinburgh which proposed arbitration as the
best means of settling the question i'm contro-
versy, and intimated its willingness to compro,
mise on the torty-ninth parallel as the boundary
line. The Times considers that the language of
the Review is calculated to do great mischief, to
misrepresent the facts of the case, to lower the
lone OF England In the controversy and dilfuse
abroad false notions Of the real value of the Bril-
tlsh pretensons. "We are bound, however TO
acknowledge" says the Times, "that the Edin-
burgh Review stands alone in this country in
the avowal OF such an opinion on the Oregon
question; and on this side of the Atlantic it is
scarcely necessary for to protest against its i'm
accuracies and fallaces. We shall proceed, how
ever, to expose such Of them as our limits per-
nit us to notice, and we trust they will nowhere
be mistaken for the views of the people of Eng
land"
The following paragraph is from the article in
the Times
"The 49th parallel west of the Rocky Noun
tains has never been mentioned in any treaty, nor
is 1t connected with any natural division of the
country. 1t is the prolongaton of our frontier
east OF the Rocky Mountains which the Ameri-
can Commissioners proposed to prolong to the
Pacific, for the avowed purpose of approprating
10 themselves all the lands watered by the Co
!umbia-that is by far the largest, most fertile,
and most accessible portion Of the whole terrific
ry. That offer totally rejected by the Br-
ush Cabinet, and the possession of the north
bank OF the Columbia has been sine qua non in
all our negotiations ever since Ball. finer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-28

hEEN'-The Providence Journal, speaking of
The dissatisfaction shown by the Radical wing of
The bocofoco party at the appointment of Mr..
McLane to the Court Of Great Britain, because
he is favorable to the Tariff policy, keenly re-
marks that they ought not TO complain, since Mr..
Polk first offered tie mission to seyeraf MULTI
ers, tue friends Of Mr.. lcDg6fe, uho declared Mat
ne feH q greater interest in tie prosperity Of Nan.
chester than of Boston.