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Polk may have placed himself upon tho platform
OF Wing policy as respects the Tariff.-and wha,
though the more subordinate questions Of Bank
ana Distribution, may be capable of postpone
ment without vital mischief to the public inter.
ests-these are but some of the measure. for
which the Wings, as party, have contended-
the mere results of their principles, not the prin-
c.p'e' themselves. They are the constitutional
party OF the country-laboring to maintain and
preserve all the checks and balances OF our Re-
publican system, and especially to prevent the
concentration Of the powers Of the Government
In the hands Of the President. They are, more
over, the Conservative party of the country-op-
posed to all that is injurious or destructive, whe-
'her IN social or political principle, or govern
mental policy-to Agrarianism, to Dorrism, and
the whole batch of pernicious and disorganizing
doctrines ard principles which are breeding so
much mischief in the land, by arraying one class
OF citizens against an"..c:. and fomen,inp an an
cry spirit Of discomfort and lawlessness. which
threatens to carry away in its course every safe
guard Of individual right and public liberty.
These are the features which, in our view, most
plainly mark the difference between the two grea,
parties which now divide the country, and that
they could have been overlooked by Mr.. Garland
seems to us impossible. Our conclusion there
fore, is, and We think it not unreasonable one,
that Mr.. Garland perceives the dangerous excess.
es into which Modern Democracy is running the
country, and is anxious to avert them; vet wants
the moral courage to come over boldly and take
his place in the Wing ranks. If this conclusion
be correct, we hone he will determine that "a
''the Mountain cannot go to Mahomet," he will
come to the "Mountain." The idea of forming
new party is utterly preposterous.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

"" We are indebted to Messrs. Greedy and
McElrath, Of New York, Tor the first number of
DR.. Lardner's Popular Lectures on Science and
Art, which they now have in course of publica-
ton. The subjects discussed in the number be-
fore us are--The Pleurali.y of Worlds, The Sun,
EcliPses, The Aurora Dorealis, and Electricity.
We have rarely gotten hold of any thing more
interesting and attractive. The work is beauti-
fully executed, and will be completed in ten or
twelve numbers, in the course Of six months
The lectures are considered the most valuable
that have ever been given to the public here on
the subjects discussed. Price, per number, 25
cents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08
THE Constructive MILEAGE.

1t is indeed remarkable that one of the first
acts under the present administration was the
snnotioning Of constructive mileage to Senators
notwithstanding the promises of economy by Mr..
Polk in mis- inaugural. That the people may see
this chlselling proceeding in its true light, we
tell them that grave Senators are paid thousands
OF dollars for mileage not one foot Of which they
had travelled The session of the late Senate
closed one day, and the called session commenc.
ed the next, all the Senators not newly elected
being on the spot; and it was assumed that all
were entitled to mileage as though they had been
the Capitol Some Of the Senators, we are
pleased to hear, refused to take the money thus
allowed; which in some cases amounted TO up
wards of S16O0.-Compier.
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SUPERIOR COIRT

The Superior Court for Rockbrdge closed its
session on Saturday last. Among other business,
several criminal cases Of interest and importance
were tried. The case Of the Commonwealth VS..
Henry b. Mccoy, for Perjury, resulted in YER
d'c' OF acqulttal. Samuel Barley, also tried for
the same offence, was acquitted. The prisoner
was defended in very able manner by Messrs.
stuart and peterborough, and the prosecution
conducted IN his usual vigorous and mastery
style, by Thomas j. Niche, Esq. The case of
the Commonwealth VS.. Jas. II. Mooney, for steal
ing negro boy, the property of Samuel Pauer-
son OF bIownSourg, was tried on Saturday last.
For the Commonwealth, MIR. Niche. For The
prisoner, Messrs. Stuart and Dorman. No little
ingenuity was shown by the prisoners counsel,
in his defence. The jury did no, agree.
There will be special term Of The Court in
August nezs,-Leringfoo Gazette, April %.
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increascd-to speak land protest, as tho UNDER
signed now does, against the annexation Of Texas
to the United States, and against all its ccnse-
quences. The Mexican Republic will employ in
opposition to this measure her power aud her re-
sources; and trusting in the business of her cause
does not fear to give assurance that, whatever
may 90 the result she will preserve the honor
which at any cost she ought to defend in the very
grave matter under consideration.
With this view the undersigned requests his
exceiiency Senor--- to give this protest its
proper direction, and at the same time TO accept
the assurances Of his most distinguished conside-
rauon. LUIS G. CUEVAS.
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OREeoN EMIsRATIoN.-We understand that a
large number of emigrants are congregated at I'm.
dependence preparatory to their emigration to Or
egon. There are two separate companies orsan.
lied, and they will start about the Goth of April
They number about one thousand persons, and
have good supply Of wagons and animals. All
the houses in independence were filled, and a
large number were encamped in tents in the vi
cinity.
Al st. Josephs, in the Platte country, there
was another large company, with about two hun
dred and twenty wagons. They expected to star,
about the same time as the company from indie.
pendence.
Another company, with about thirty-five wa
CONS, was assembled at another point on the river.
1t was supposed that considerable accessions
would be made to these companies before their
departure.
Lieut.. Fremount is about to start on another
exploring expedition beyond the mountains and
one hundred and fifty young men were at Inde-
pendence engaged to 60 with him. They were
furnished with mules and equipped for their Jour
ney. The rush of emigration beyond the Rocky
mountains Will be very great, and those who ex-
pect to join the company should repair to the
frontier immediately.-The companies are very
particular to preserve the character of the expedi-
ton. No person is permitted 10 Join an emigra-
ting company until he has undergone an exami-
nation, and If he be criminal, refugee from
justice, or man Of infamous character, he is ex.
cluded-N. Louis Ne,D Era, .apri! Is.
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The New York Journal Of Commerce denies
the statement that our Minister, Mr.. Donelson,
was treated with discourtesy by the Texan go
vernment. 1t expresses the opinion also that MIR.
Smiths mission TO England is one of mere cour-
tesy and justice, to that power, which has al
ways taken lively interest in the welfare of
Texas, to explain the grounds upon which she
feels disposed to accept of the proposed annexa-
ton TO the United States, and that it is not I'M
dertaken with any view, as has been supposed, to
Illustrate that measure.
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From the Baltimore American.
GEN. CAMERON.

Previous to the election Of this distingu;sh.a
friend Of American Industry TO the Senate Of tho,
United Statss by the Legislature of Pennsvlv..
MIA, several members of that body addressed .
letter to him, propounding the following oues.
lions;
"Are you in favor of the Tariff of ls42 and
If elected to the United States Senate, will YOU
sustain it without change!
''Are you in favor Of the Distribution of thu
Proceeds of the Sales of the Public Lands and
it elected will you support this measurei''
The following is Gen. Cameron's frank and
"nequivocal reply.
HARRISBURG, March IL, ls45.
EentIemen--I have received your note of this
GATE, IN which you ask my answer to questions
touching certain points of National policy. Your
position as members Of the body to which the
CONSTITUTION has conided the election of the TO
personalities In the Senate of the United States.
authorizes you to PROFOUND these questions. and,
In my opinion, requires that should frankly AM
swer them. have no difficulty in making INV
reply. Wy
on the subjects to which they refer, have lona
since matured and avowed my opinions. DuripsA
the recent Presidential election, the Tariff Of
l942 was much discussed. The Democrats mar.
~ OF this State took decided stand in favor of
this measure. The leading interests of the State
are involved In its preservation. The people.
without distinction OF party, concur in desiring
that its provisions should remain unaltered. and
regard any attempt to change them as hazardous
to the interests Of American industry. Support.
ed by the Democratic party of the State in INV
views, and feeling the importance of the measure
TO Pennsylvania, have no hesitation in declar.
ing that am in favor Of the Tariff of Ie42. and
II elected to the Senate of the u. States. will
sustain it without change.
The amount received into the Treasury from,
the public lands, will not, for many years, be Of
much Importance. Whether the proceeds OF such
sale should be distributed among the States, is a
question that, in my opinion, will not for a long
period be OF much practical moment. The pub.
tic lands are held in trust, however for the bene-
nj OF all the States. In my apprehension, the
best application that this State can make Of her
share In that trust, would be it's employment i'm
tho discharge of the State debts. am ther.Tore
In favor Of the distribution of the proceeds Of the
public lands, and, if elected, will support that
The failure of the Democratic members of tho
Legislature to unite on a candidate may have in
duced your desire TO learn the sentiments of tho
various gentlemen placed in nomination. This
reply is merely repetition OF long entertained
and often expressed sentiments. They are given
without reserve, and in the spirit Of franRness
which l desire always 10 characterize my con-
duct.
have the honor to be, with much respect.
SIMON CAMERON
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Wonders Of Gafuanism.-The Algeimene lei.
tung' German paper, received by the Cambria,
gives long account Of the creation, by palyan,
lam, OF an egg, and its subsequent Matching, pro.
ducIns fine, live bird, Of perfectly unknown
species, and without feathers. This feat was
performed by Professor Getting a. Brpneberk,
after fourteen years spent in experiments The
Editor of the German paper says he had seen the
bird thus produced and remarks:
"Ihis most astonishing result has almost upset
our previous notions Of natural philosophy and
the governing laws of animal organism. As we
gazed upon the featherIess bird hopping about
and feeding upon the seeds given it, we began to
doubt the reality Of our own existence, or that Of
any thing about us!"
Such is the triumph Of this woodworking,
science.
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IS II A U 81 IN Ns@
THURSDAY, MAY 8, ls45.

" The District Court Of the United States
for the Western Distric. Of Virginia is still in
session at this place. In tie case of Jones, late
postmaster at Claysville, Hampshire county,
charged with feloniously beaking open letters
ana taxing money 'herefrom, a no!e prosequi
was entered--we suppose on account of the con-
unued absence OF material witnesses on the part
OF the Prosecution-and the prisoner discharged.
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RIO DE JANEIRO.

Advices have been received at PHILADELPHIA
from Rio de Janero up to the 10Th of March.-l5
days later than previous advices. Every thing
was tranquil. The difficulty which existed be-
tween the United States and Brazilian Govern
ments, in reference to the brig Porpoise, had been
amicably adjusted through the interpositon of
our Minister, Mr. Wise.
In commercial affairs the greatest activity pre-
vailed. Flour held out firm aspect, and the
last sales that had been effected, were at advance
ed rates--say $4,000 cash, equal to $4,000 cre-
dit, for Richmond; $4,000 cash for Columbia
Mills; and l4l500 credit for Baltimore. In fret
hands there were 5000 barrels, and the entire
stock may be set down at $4,000 barrels, and
further advance was anticipated. American Cot
tons were in good demand, and shipments OK
"Brandywine," had been closed at saving prices !;
Coffee continued very scarce, and the market was
bare of descriptions suitable for the United States
and may be quoted at the following rates, 2N95O
3O2O0 for prime, and 2AS0O $1,000 for inferior
qualities.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

GRUB WoRms.-A person writing to the New
Genesee Farmer, says that after finding that the
grub worm was cutting off his corn and cabba-
ges at sad rate, he first applied ashes, ,ben
SCOT, then Scotch snuff TO the hill, hoping to de-
stroy or drive away the worm, but is was ali to
no purpose. He afterwards applied two table
spoonfus Of sak to each hill-placinp n 80 az
not TO touch the plant. The worms left ifnme-
diateIy.
In some cases salt may be an effectual remedy.
We have long known instances, however, in
which The application Of much larger quantity
had not the desired effect.
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have the honor to be, with much respect,
SIMON CAMERON

The Locos of Alexandra have held a public
meeting, and after courteously apprizing Mr.. Polk
that he has been elected President for the purpose
Of carrying out the wishes of his party, and has
no night therefore to consult his individual pre-
ferences, proceeds to denounce the appointment
of Mr.. Green as Collector of that port, whom
they represent as very obnoxious to them, and
to insist upon his dismissal, and the substitution
OF Daniel Radcliffe, who. they say, is the choice
Of the .unterri6ed Democracy" What Mr..
Polk will do in the premises, remains to be seen.
we imagine, however. no will not be moved
from his purpose by this brutum fulmen.-Cer-
tainy he will not, if he is worthy of the soubri-
quet, "Young Hickory"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

John S. Skinner, Esq. lately removed from the
office Of Sd Assistant Postmaster General, is about
to assume the editorial department Of 1.-THE Far
mers' Library and Monthly Journal Of Agricul-
ture," to be published in New York, by Messrs.
Greedy g. McElrath. Mr.. Skinner was the editor
Of the FIRST Agricultural paper published in the
United States, and, since his withdrawal from
the editorial chair, has frequently contributed to
the columns OF periodicals Of that class. We
have no doub, he will be literally paIonize5.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

GooD.-lt is said that Mr.. Gushing, on being
asked 10 dine with Mandarin Lin, discovered OF,
the table something of which he ate exorbitantly.
thinking it to be duck. Not speaking Chinese
and wishing to know what it was, he pointed to
it, after he had finished, saying to his host inter
negatively, "Quack, quack, qnack - The man
DARN, with equal brevty, replied, with shake
Of his head "Bow, WOW, wow" Mr.. Cushinp's
feelings can be imagined.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

Bill Ford, The notorious prize-fghter and now
an an oihcer in the Custom House, had fight in
water street on Saturday afternoon, and after
knocking down some half dozen men, was at
length secured and taken to the Tombs on a cart.
He was bailed out by some of his friends, and
has, we believe, returned to his duties under the
Federal Government. He was pardoned out of
the State Prison by Gov. Bouck, some time since.
". Y. Tribune
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

Lochja,o cured by ElectrieHy.-It appears that
remedy for this horrible disease has al last been
discovered. The New York Journal of Com
merce records cure by the application of eectri-
city.-The patient was young woman, in whom
the disease had been brought on by cold and IA
The electro-gaivanic apparatus was applied 10
both angles of the jaw, and had not made forty
revolutions before the complaint was entirely re.
moved,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

The Richmond Compiler we see fully endorses
the whiggery of Mr. Lyons. 1t states tina. he
declared in the canvass that if elected TO the
House Of Delegates he would represent the views
OF the Wing party, and announced to all Demo-
Gratis who might choose to vote for him, tina, if
they expected him to carry out their views they
would find themselves disappointed. He farther
stated that in the election of Senator, he would,
in no event, vote for Democrat; that he would
use all his exerons to secure the election of a
Wing; and that he would not inquire into the
past opinions of the Wing candidate for the Sc
nate as to the Annexation of Texas. but would
vote for him, presumDg that he would carry into
effect the joint resolution already passed, unless
that candidate should advocate The repeal of the
joint resolution, in which case be would MroD
a,cay his vote.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

In the House of Delegates last year the Wings
had majority of i2.-In the Senate the Demo
Gratis had MISUNDERSTANDING Wing majority
on joint vote of four.
This year the Wings have gained Senator in
the Pittsyvania district, and lost one in the King
George district and one in the Harrison district.
This will make the Senate stand--Democrats
Il, Wings II. In the House, they have gained
in Frederick, l in Morgan, in York, James
city, &C., and l in Taylor-fre; and lost in
Bath, in Buckingham, in Caroline, in Eli
zabeth City g. Warwick, in Mathews e. Mid
dlesex, in Mecklenburg, in Montgomery and
Pulaski, in Spottsylvania, l in Tyler, in
Wythe, in Accomac, in Cabel e. Wayne, 1
in Richie g. Wood, l in Fairfax, in Glouces-
ter, in Hanover, in Patrick, and [ in Mason
and Jackson-in all eighteen making clear gain
of thirteen, which with two expected in FLOYD and
GILES q Mercer, will make The Democratic majo-
rity l8 in The House and 10 in the Senate.
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The Kentucky Yeoman says that Mr.. Clay
has recently received some rich presents from
his friends. His debt of $4,000 to John Jacob
Astor, and to the Lexington Bank, of So, 900,
have both been paid off for him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

The Great Western, which sailed few days
ago, had the largest letter mail she has ever la
ken out. The postage will probably reach $4,000
The number of people on board was not less than
275.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

The Postmaster General. Il is stated, has abo-
lished the Offices of the ten travelling agents of
the Department, and five deputies.-By this some
S35, 900 per annum will be saved.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08
TEXAS MISSION TO ENGLAND.

We quote the following article from the New
y York News of Tuesday, and agree with that
Texas print, in the opinion that if it has guessed
truly the object of the Texas Minister'S mission
TO England, in surmising it to be to ascertain if
England will not outbid the u. States it is a
shabby affair:
"TEXAN SECRETARY OF STATE"
"Mr. Ashbel Smith, the Texan Secretary of
State, arrived in this city yesterday, and proceeds
or to Boston this morning, to embark on Thurs.
day In the steamer for England. 1t is difficult to
Imagine any other than object of such posi-,
haste speed on the part Of this functionary, on
The way to London-namely to ascertain from
England what terms they can get in the way of
money for their debt, as the condition of refusing
Annexation TO the United States If this is So
according to the general rumor, it is certainly a
very lndecorous and indecent proceeding, worthy
perhaps of some stock jobbing politicians about
the Government of Texas, anxious mainly about
scrip and place but it is not one likely to find
favor with the people of that country, whom all
accounts concur in representing as enthusiastic in
favor of their long cherished hope of coming into
our Union. If such is the object of Mr. Ashbel
Smiths extraordinary mission, we have little
faith, either in the idea that the English Govern
nent would like to venture so far as to rritate
the people ofthe United States, by bribing Tex
as to defeat favorite measure of our public poll
cy; or that, if she should do it, the peopk of Tex
as would ever tolerate such transaction"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

The Hon. Edmund Burke, late member of
Congress from New Hampshire, is said to be ap.
pointed by the President Commissioner of Pa
tents, in the place of MIR. Ellsworth, and will
enter upon his duties Immediately.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

The religious anniversaries in the city of New
York commenced on the 4ih of this month, and
will continue till the 9th.
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The New York Courier, speaking of the arri

The New York Courier, speaking Of the arri-
val of the Macedonian, says
She has been absent from the United sStates
twenty-one months and ten days, during which
time she has been cruising On the Coast Of Africa.
Tor the protection of American interests and the
suppression OF the slave trade. or her crew, of
upward OF 400 men, she has lost but one man bv
sickness, and has not had single case of African
fever The officers and men now in her have ali
returned in the enjoyment Of excellent health.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

"The Union" is the title Of the new organ o.
the Administration at Washington, under the
control of Messrs. Richie g. Heiss.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-08

one million OF dollars is annually expended in
the State of New York for the relief of paunerism
and that 100 IN new country where labor is we'll
paid, and provisions abundant. One person out
OF every twenty-six, it appears, by the report of
the Secretary of State, is pauper
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TExAs.-News was received at New Orleans
on the 24tl, from Galveston, that the President
OF Texas had issued his proclamation for con.
vening Congress on Monday the 10Th of June.
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II is rumored that Rev. II. u. Johns, pastor
of Christ Church, Baltimore, has received a call
to the Rectorshp of St. Georges Church in the
city Of N. York, made vacant by the decease Of
the venerable and lamented DR.. Milnor.-U. S,
Gazette.