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THE TEXAS QUESTION.

The House Of Representatives, to-day, passed
a resolution to terminate the debate in the Com
mittee of the Whole on Saturday next, at two
o'clock
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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-01-21
COL. BENTON's POSITION.

We annex verbatim report Of Colonel Ben
tons remarks made in the Senate on yesterday,
and which we understand were prepared by
himself for the press. After perusing his re-
marks five times over, we must confess that we
are unable to understand his position. The
non-committa policy has become, of all others,
the most odious and unpopular that can be
adopted by politician aud from the fearless
sad indomilsble character heretofore maintained
by Colonel Benton, the course he now sees
proper 10 pursue, could not have been anticipa-
Ted by the People of the United States. Ii is
the first time, we believe. that he has ever
finch ed-the first time that he has ever mani.
tested limidity, a doubt as 10 consequences, a
hesitation and dread TO speak out boldly and
clearly his wishes and his purposes.
The hour is up; the time is past; no longer
will the advocates OF annexation waste breath
in irultless appeals 10 men who dare NOT come
isr,h with heads erect and frankly avow Them
selves in favor of this great measure. Those
who not for il now, must have design to
defeat IL; no farther calculations can be basod
on their patriotism no reliance whatever can
be placed upon their future conduct
The immediate anne xationists cannot include
Colonel Benton among their number. He has
NOT even minated his purpose 10 waive the
consent Of Mexico, or TO dispense with his anti
slaveey quaih eaton:
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THE CHARLESTON BOOK

,JorEk's NEW NOVEL, "The wyandott.r
LoR- vosauas, price 50 cents. ssp5
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06
WE'LL PIT.

Prentice of the Louisville Journal is "hard 70
beat" in any department Of the .'writing ine,'j
but as paragraphist he is unapproachabIe. He
thus hits off the exhortatons which the Execu-
tive mouth-piece occasionally sends forth 10 im<
Fortunate ofice-seekers:
The Editor Of the Government Journal very
pathetically begs the Office seekers to consider
that the number Of officers is very limited He
thinks that they will not find fault with the adI
ministraiion ''if they will only consider His
feeling exhortaiion is exactly like that Of the
piper to his cow
''There was piper had and had no hay 10 give
her,
And he sat him down and played tune, consider
COW, consider"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06
FEEDING CATTLE:

A late English paper states, that at the
Clithare agricultural meeting. communica-
ton was read from Professor Playfair, which
contained the following facts worthy the at
tention of every farmer in cold climate.
"Heat is an equivalent for food, and by
knowledge of this fact, we may enconomse
the latter very considerably. We know that
cattle iatten much more slowly in winter than
in summer; the reason being that part of the
food is expended in the production of the me-
cessary heat. Lord Dacre was kind enough
10 communicate TO me an experiment of his;
on lO0 sheep in the open air, and another
lOO in the same space with sheds TO retire in
to at pleasure. The first LOT eat 25 pounds
of sweeds (turnips) per day, the latter only
20 pounds; although this lot, with 5 pounds
a day less, had gained on an average, 2
pounds per sheep, more than the other, at the
conclusion of the experiment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06

The New York Morning News of Monday
says: "A most singular movement is apparent
In the late advices from England, and indicative
oil the progress of events. 1t is the conversion of
canals into railways. The Earl of Fowls heads
the movement, and meeting of the proprietors of
the Ellsmere and Chester Canal, who have form
ed confederacy with the Birmingham and Liv-
erPoo, the Shrewsbury and Montgomeryshire,
and other canal interests in the NORTH for the con-
version of their canal possessions into railways,
In conjunction with the promoters of the Worces-
ter, Shrewsbury, and Crewe, and Shrewsbury
and Trent Valley Union Lines, so as to furnish
complete system Of railways to the districts
west of the Grand Junction, between Chester on
the north, and Worcester on the south, was held
at Chester, when the propre,ors confirmed the
arrangements made by the committee for carry
Rs e9 n wR Rs , nftonnSfd conveJsoas Of he
ny to be called the Shropshire Union and Canal.
This is proof positive of the supplantIng of ca
nails by railways.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06
The city of New York contains 366, 1855 inha-

The city of New York contains 366, 1855 inha-
bitants. The Sixteenth Ward contains 4O,323.
In 1925, the whole population was l66,O95.
In 1910, the Sixteenth Ward was erected, with
22.273 inhabitants, almost doubling in five years.
Compared with the Leading cities Of the world,
New York now takes rank as the sixth. Ii we
embrace Brooklyn as the suburbs of New York,
(says the Baltimore American,) which it really
is, inasmuch as Its population is composed of
those who do business in New York, and move
over there for CONFERENCE.-The population of
Brooklyn being now 59,925-the population of
New ork proper would amount TO 1885, 10 souls,
and give New York the fifth rank in the CONNER
cial world.
The valuation of property in New York is
1896, 727,l43.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06
"INpEPENDENT CATHOLIC CHURCH.

1t appears from the Cincinnati Gazette that
the movement in Germany is about to be follow
ed in Cincinnati, by the establishment of an in
dependent Catholic Church. The Gazette says
1--WE understand there is a movement in this
city to establish an independent Catholic Church,
in accordance with the avowed principles of the
Reformation now in progress in Germany. A
city German paper contains call for pastor of
new Catholic Church. IL is understood that the
subscribers 20 this Church are numerous, and
the main object Of their association is the estab-
lishment OF Catholic Church, independent Of The
Pope and Bishops."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06
A MYSTERY OF PARIS.
The following strange story is the subject
of very general discussion in Paris -

The following strange story is the subIec,
OF very general discussion ip Paris =
"Madame c., wife of mercer who has
lately been successful in railway operations,
has been for length of time enamored of
play and during the past winter she lost al
most constantly. Her husband at last refused
TO pay sous Of her play debts, so that the
lady gambler was often in difficulties. She
returned home few nights since, after having
lost large sum at lansquinet, and remained
up bordering by what means she could con-
trive to discharge her obligations. Whilst
thus occupied, she heard noise in an adioin-
ing closet. She rose at once, and opening the
door, found the eldest servant of the family
endeavoring to pick the lock of an arn,oire a
gfdcc, in;which she kept her Jewels. The
man was thunderstorm at the appearance of
his mistress, and prayed her most earnestly
not to inform against him. An idea sudden
ly occurred to Madame c.. "Listen to
me-" said she. at is you who have already
robbed me on several occasions the act /
have caught you in proves it. You will be
sent to the galleys if inform against YOU.
There is one way of escaping. | want TO-
OOQ francs. You have quantity of picklocks
in your hand. If You open your masters
safe and take out that sum for me, and no
more, shall say nothing about what have
seen to night" The condition was hard, but
he man consented. Scarcely, however, had
ne introduced one of the instruments into the
ock of the safe, when LOUD defamation was
,eard, and the man fell 10 The ground dread
ully wounded by a ball from a pistol, which
VI. C had got fixed inside to prevent rob-
'ery. nj. c. arrived in minute after,
md was the first to lift up the man, who still
lad the picklocks in his hand. The commits
AIRY OF police being sent for, received from the
hiefa full statement Of what had happened, and
emoved him to the hospital st. Louis, where
he lies in great danger. Madame c., who
lenles most strongly the truth of the mans
declaration, has withdrawn TO her family"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06

farmer lately turned his sheep into lot oc-
cupied by some cherry trees, which had sent up
shoots from the roots; the consequence was, that
the sheep partook OF the leaves of these shoots,
and were seen staggering about the lot and tum-
bling upon their heads. Many of them died,
when their stomachs were found to contain large
quantities OF these leaves, which, all know, a
bound with Prussic acid, fatal alike to man and
animals. 1t should be known, too, that the
stones and twigs, as well as the leaves of the
peach, also contain prnssc acid, and are poi
SoDous.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06

A PEARL.-'rhe Nashville Banner states that
an orphan boy residing near the mouth Of the
Cumberland river, who obtained scanty living
by fishing, recently picked OPP small white
stone, which he kept for its beauty. genlleI
man who accidentally caught sight Of il, saw
that it was pearl; and told the boy, who was
willing to sell it for few pennies, not to part
with il, as it was very valuable, and could be sold
for enough to pay for his education. 1t was ia
ken to a jewellers, and ii is said 10 be worth at
least $500. 1t is now in Philadelphia, and is
3-5th of an inch in diameter. weighs eighteen
grains, and is without flaw or defect.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06
REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE.

gentleman Of Winchester-a member of the
Bar-beng on visit to the Capon Springs for
the benefit of his health, had remarkable dream
on the night Immediately preceding the great fire
at this place. He dreamed that fire had broken
out in Winchester, and that Taylor's Hotel and
all the buildings East Of that establishment, in
GLIDING his own residence on Market street, had
%foe ifs next ds y and T5a h65as lis mind Is
as exempt from the influence of superstition az
that OF any other man, he nevertheless found II
impossible either to coax or drive the phantom a.
way. He left the Springs on Wednesday, the
day after the fire, and upon arriving here was hor.
rlied to find how striking was The co-incidenca
between the dread reality Of the case, and the
trightiul revelations of his nocturnal visiier. So
TAR as his own residence and the buildings he:
tween it and the tavern were concerned, We are
happy to add, that although they were in danger,
they escaped entirely uniniured, and his dream
therefore in relation to these happily turned out
TO be "nought but dream."-Efin. Virg. III
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06
A@HH@|b TUBE
THE CHARMS OF AGRICULTURE.


Agricultural pursuits in the open air, in the
breath of heaven, amidst works which God
has made, have the most purifying and ele-
waiting influence on the heart and mind.
Who that has a heart i'm his bosom can look
abroad upon our hills covered with trees, our
pastures covered with focks, or our valleys
and plains laden with Hood for man and beast
and not think and feel how grea, God is q
Who can behold the meadows orhamented
with flowers, and reflect that the wide spread
prairies, the solitary wilderness, nay the
whole earth is strewn with an infinite variety
Of those most lovely objects, arrayed with
inore beauty than was Solomon in all his glo-
ry, and his heart not be softened into sense
OF that boundless love which has made such
provisions for our enjoyment, and for the
qualification of pure and refined taste /?
Who can see the sun rising in his glory, as
all good farmers are wont TO do, or behold
him sinking in his gorgeous position--who
can look upon the magnificent heavens, which 4
can only be seen in the country, and not feel
awed into reverence before him who made
them all, and exclaim as did the shepherd of
Israel, "When ! consider the heavens, the
work Of thy hands, the moon and stars which
thou hast ordained, what is man thou art
mindful ri him, or the son Of man that thou
visitcst tim.' Who can listen to the Charm
oi the'e3flicst birds as they dart from their
nests and mount 10 the topdost twigs at dawn,
md not join their Notes Of grateful praise to
,im who notices the sparrow's fall, and
whose providential care extends to all his
works. And where shall we learn Dur de.
'endence on Divine Providence so effectuallv
$ in an occupation where his visible presence
Gems manifest in his imparting the influence
4 the sun and the showers in such stcces-
ion as 10 crown with success the labors of
ur hands-who withholds the needful bless
,gs only so long as is necessary to make us
Eel that 1T is God who gveth the increase'--
ris
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06

Simple Cure for Stammering.-Mr Wakley, at
an inquest ne held yesterday, stated that few
days back the summoning officer told him it
would be useless to call one witness, lad, bes
cause he suffered so excessively that he could
barely artcplate the shortest sentence in half an
hour. MIR. Wakley, however, had him called
and telling him that, as shot could not be discharI
sed from gun without powder or air. so words
could not come from the mouth unless the lungs
had their pow der, viz air. He told the lad 10
nhale air, or draw in his breath strongly, and the
lad having done SO, Mr.. Wakley asked, "Can
you talk now :" The boy, to the surprise of the
jury, answered Immediately and gibly, Eyes,
can. Sir, very we'll" The Coroner added, that
inhalation or sef-infatlon of the lungs with air,
was sure remedy for stammering, and though il
had been discovered long ago, the faculty had
not until lately, and even then only few of them;
caused it to be practised as remedy for defec<
tive Northumberland paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06

TUE New EMPIRE IN CALIFORNIA is to be found
ed by the Mormans from present appearances.
They to leave Illinois in the spring, and go to
California, but this is not publicly told. They
have had three emissaries out exploring the
country. and they have returned. The sites for
their fugitive cities, it is said, are located, and
they are delighted with the idea of settling there
Tin California; and establishing an empire of
their own, which they will undoubtedly do
They are more united now than ever.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06
p O - IN B & o



rom "Sopgs in the Night'-a beautiful volume
ID poetry, recently published By Mr.. Perkins
on.
Where burns the fresidc brightest,
Cheering the social breast9
Where beats the fond heart lishtest,
Its humble hopes possessed?
Where is the hour Of sadness,
Which mirth's gay checks adorn!
Pleasure is marked with flectness
To those who ever roam,
While grief itself has sweetness
AT home-sweet home
There blend the ties that strengthen
Our hearts in hours Of grief
The silver links that lcngthcn
joys visits when most brief;
There, eyes in all their splcndor,
Arc vocal to the heart,
And glanccs bright and tender,
Fresh cloquencc impart;
Then dost thou sigh for pleasure,
o! do not widely roam,
But seek that hidden treasure
At home-swcct home!
Docs pure religion charm thee,
Far more than aught below?
Wouldst thou that she should arm thee
Against this hour of woe9
Her dwelling is not only
In temples built for prayer,
For home herself is lonely,
Unless her smiles be there;
Wherever we may wander;
''""is all in vain we roam,
lfworshiplcss her altar
At homc-swcct home
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06

An extraordinary surgical operation IN case
Of liver complaint was lately performed by DR..
j. P. Tarbell, Of New York. by opening the side
of the patient and removing the diseased portion
Of the liver. The patient was middle aged
man who had suffered severely for many years,
snd latterly had given up oil hopes Of recovery.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06

STRONG EvIDENcE.-The New York Tribune
says: "We saw fugitive slave few days ago,
who alleged that he was assisted TO escape by
Della Webster and Mr. Fairbanks. This would
seem almost Sufficient 10 settle The question of
their particiPancy in the offence with which they
were CHARGED
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06

Life Journey.-Consder heaven as your
home; yourself as on a journey TO it; the
affection you meet with as a course Of d;scip-
line to prepare you for it and the treasures
you may possess as given to defray your ex.
penses on the way, and TO enable you to do
something for those who do no, enjoy yoyy
blessings
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06

The Nashville Union says :--"Every informa-
ton we receive, shows that there has been more
sickness in Tennessee this summer than has pre-
vailed for ten years. 10 many counties it has
been fataI-but at present health is becoming re-
stored every where"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06

REASON FOR LOVING IRELhND.-An aristocIatc
Irish absentee, speaking of his native country,
said it was an execfabIe place in fact, the only
thing worth owning was the whskey. "Yon
mean to say, then" said waggisb friend, 'thas
with all her faolts you love her siiH''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06
JON ES' HOTEL,

AxNESbVEkOO0H, Wa.
MRS. M. JONES,
EORMERLY Of the Waynesboro' Hotel, has
u removed to the Brick House, on the opposite
side Of street, and few doors below, (known
as DR.. WaddelPs old stand.) This house, en-
larged and improved by the liberal proprietors,
promises comfortable quarters to the traveller.
Old John Bridget, is the OsiIer.
u The Stages of Messrs. Parish e. Co.,
breakfast and dine here.
Waynesborough, January Q, ls45-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06
A CHEAP BREAKFAST.

son Of Erin, at Schenectady, heard the
breakfast bell ring on board of canal boat
just starting out for Buffalo. The fragrance
of the viands induced him to 60 aboard.
Sure, captain, dear, (said he) an what'll
we AKA poor man for travelling oil yer Elegant
swan ov a boat
Only cent-and-a half a mile and Goupd.'
replied the captain.
AN is II the vittals we mean to find, sure >!
Yes; And II You are going along 60 down
TO breakfast
Pat didn't wait to be told second time,
but having descended into the cabin and made
a hearty meal he came again on deck and
requested that the boat might be stopped.
'What do you want TO stop for p inquired
the Captain.
'How far've we come, jist asked Pat.
'Only little over a mlle'
Pat ,hereupon handed the Captain two
cents, and coolly told him that he believed he
would not go any further with him, as judy
would wait her breakfast not knowing that he
had breakfasted out
The joke was so good that the Captain
took the two cents, ordered the boat stopped.
helped Pat ashore, and told him tina, should
he ever have occasion to travel that way again
he should be most happy to carry him.
The BLESSINGS or CHRIsTIANlTY.--A beauti.
iul writer says that Christianity enters the hut of
the poor man, and sits down with him and his
children; it makes them conented in the midst
OF Prlvations, and leaves behind an everlasting
blessing. 1t walks through cities, amid all their
pomp and splendor, their imaginable pride and
their unutterable misery, purifying, ennoblng,
Iedeeming angel. 1t is alike the beautiful cham
plon OF childhood, and the comforting associate
OF age. 1t ennobles the noble, gives wisdom to
the wise, and new grace TO the lovely. The pa
'rlot, minister, poet, and eloquent man derive
sublime power from its influence.
A creditor is said TO be a comfort When he
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-06

A creditor is said TO be comfort. When he
calls upon you for his due you know he has
come for't.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-07-28
Notice

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The p1rH,s interested ia Tie batter ui he dccno
nh"'r published. are hereby u.uGrd lint on We'd
uc,dny. ubc S~IXIEENTH day ofJuIY Is45 nj
no" uOice ct jacob ( f. zluch. Auamcys. in lho
r''y ct Wheeling. 10 The state nI Nsrpinin; ard upre.
ni'cr At 'he same place by udjuur mrn,s from imo
'" umc. ~ shall he ruund necessary. | Will proceed
'' receive >urh proper proofs II The mailer referred
in ne hy the aforesaid decree. as may be produced
he'"fe me, ard Ia sake nnI state the accounts re,
g"ired icy SAID decree, and make report thereof In
he Conn.
AM an persons having claims iirGin, The re-
atty Of the sn"i ismcl Upi,Cmf Nc, cuscd. are
hereby nout'cd Ia cumc IN uud prove their ~ d
rlf ms hei"r' mc ai'hr sind Office Of jacob 4 Ftz-
hugh, ON NJ re.oro W,duc- das thc THIKrILTII
t"y of July 1915. he day T., RE ~p,rcmptonlv
hN'd for lLni r%uta.c, or Ihcy viii Toe exrluded
rom Oh tcu,fl OF sa,d d,ctcc. AMI HEY are furhct
unified. tAht before being ndmlu,d crednurs. they
Willie equTcd 10 pay of secure aoc"rJIur 10 saii
iccrcc. their IeusupaLie 49,
t.-..4U 4. < X soils Tor ltil.
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JOHN X B%OTSFORD,

JOHN X BOTSFORD,
NO ~, WATER ST, WHEELING.
u AS Just received lrom'the East a very
al large anl general assortment Of J. oroEs,
SoGARs, TOBACCO, GHoCgRIEs, sc, among winch
nre
. halt pipes seigneu & Dupcey's Alb proof
Brandy;
or cask old Hennessey do;
| halt pipe Holland Gin, f@avorite brand
or c,sE Port Wine, superior qualiy;
ar do Madeira do, DO do
5 Coz MuScaI Wines;
D do Clarct Do first quality;
. 30 Cherry C0gnaC, superior qusIilJi
6 do Lemon Syrup;
2 do W 81 india Peprei Sauce
5000 Regain Sfgars;
2OuO Imperial CaI1durcs do;
5000 Principe do, ii, 81 aHd 81 qualities
A large quanuy Of hat Spanish aud Cons
mon DO;
90 gross GOish'S Matches;
TOBACCO. a large anil general assortment
at The most lagOJIic brands;
Mrs Millct'S fnC Cut Tobacco
SOAP Every description and quality manu-.
faciurcd ny Hyde q SOUS, Baltimore
30 drums Figs;
several boxes Pine Apple Cbecsci
Toge,hrt with n scncf1l assortment Of Gro
I%crries all of lhc very best qnaluy, winch wti
bs solid as low as they oaG be had west of ln'
mountains. leo -