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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

u The friends and customers of Messrs.
DRiNkER and Morris, of Richmond, will see by
an advertisement in this paper that the firm are
about to remove their establishment to more com.
modious qnarters.-We are truly gratifed that
the Merchants of our Metropolis still find en-.
couragement to cultivate acquaintance in this re-
gton, notwithstanding all the disadvantages a,
present exisling.-lf they will only unite with
US right heartily in the improvement of the Scots
VILE road, we can assure them that there will be
no lack of disposition in our fellow citizens to
open the most liberal trade with them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07
MIR. CALHOUN.

Ii is given out that Mr.. Calhoun has express
ed himself warmly and decidedly against Pro-
scrpfiOn; and, it is further added, that his friends
during the mex, canvass, will make opposition to
prescription one of the creeds of the party. This
will not suit the "Y Dung Democracy it is
probably thought that this division Of the party
will be, by the time action is wanted, so dwin-
died away, as not to require particular conces-
sions. Or it may be, that the ''Y Dung Democra-
cy," now clamorous, will make a virtue of neces-
sity, and failing to turn every body out for them
selves, may object, finally, to turning any body
out at all.-.4ier. Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07
NAVAL AND MILITARY MOVEMENTS

The Mobile Herald of the esd ut., says:-
ave learn from Pensacola that Commodore Con-
ner, commanding the Gulf Squadron now concen-
trated in that harbor, has received orders from the
Navy Department to repair Immediately to the
Texan and Mexican coasts with the vessels OF
war under his communicative whole squadron
will leave Pensacola to-day for its destination
The U. S. Steamer Princeton left Philadel-
phia on the 25th ult. for the Gulf of Mexico.
The End Regiment of Dragons under the com
mand of Col. ]. E. Twggs, were to take up the
line of march for Texas, from Fort Jesup, as
soon as they should be officially informed of the
acceptance of the annexation resolutions by the
Texan Convention.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07
TEXAS, ENGLAND, AND FRANCE.

Mr.. AsHBEL SMITH, the Secretary of State of
Texas, who recently went special mission
to the Courts of Great Britain and France, re-
turned to New York on Monday in the steam
ship Great Wesiern and is expected soon to take
his departure for Texas. The last Journal of
Commerce has the subjoined remarks on the sub.
ect OF his mission
"We learn that he has accomplished the OBJ
Jects OF his mission, which consisted neither in
obtaining loan nor in selling his country to the
French, English. or Dutch nor in procuring its
Independence instead of annexation TO the United
States. Texas has now no diplomatic represent
tative in Europe, except Mr.. Dangerield, who
we believe has some time since received an order
OF recall. principal object of MIR. Smiths mis-
sion, as we understand it, was to prepare the way
for closing the relations of Texas with European
Powers in a respectful and becoming manner
Those relations had been of the most friendly
character, and the Governments of England and
France especially had manifested cordial inter-
est In the welfare of the young Republic. That
they wished her TO remain independent rather
than be annexed to the United States, is beyond
doubt; but this is to be said 10 their credit,
that, In any negotiations they may have had with
Texas for this object, they have never, either of
them, proposed to reserve any peculiar advanta-
ges themselves beyond what should be enioyed
by other nations. This further should be said 10
their credit, that now, when they see that annex
alton is the will of the Texan people, fairly ex-
pressed, they abandon all further attempt at in
reference. And this, still further, may be relied
on, that they have and will exert themselves to
restrain Mexico from the iniatuation Of making
war upon the United States, which would only
serve 10 complicate affairs, without the possibi-
ty of preventing annexation. Mr.. SMITH ex-
presses his opinion decidedly that there will be
no war, not even with Mexico"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07
THE wEATHER-THE CROPS

A letter from one of the editors of the Lynch
burg Virginian, who is on tour in the country,
writing from Bedford, under date of the 28,h u!t.
says:
"'rhe drought still continues in this county.
In many parts of this and Campbell counties
there has not sufficient rain fallen to wet the
earth two inches since March. The citizens fear
that they will not make grain enough, their
wheat included, for bread. Corn, in many pla-
ces, is beyong redempton-one fourth of crop
is as much as most will realize. OF tobacco
scarcely any will be made.
People are now sending 90 and 80 miles TO
mill. Nearly all the streams in the country are
dry. Even "Big Otter does not afford sufficient
water 10 turn the mills on it, and they have to go
to Lynchburg for meal. The prospect is really
gloomy for the next year."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07
Correspondence OF the Boston Post.
NORTHAMPTON, July Id,

NORTHAMPTON, July Id, 1916.
I'm offer Of Marriage on Mount Tomas
party of pleasure were ascending Mount Tom
few days ago, well dressed man, furnished
with fishing tackle, accosed a lady, one of the
party, who had loitered behind her companions
to enjoy without interruption, the beautiful see
merry which lay along the rich valley of the Con-
necticut.
'Good morning, madam" said the fishermans
touching his hat.
Good morning, sir! replied the lady, with
dignity of manner which would have been consi-
dered perfect at the court of Queen Elizabeth.
1T is fine morning, madam continued the
gentleman; Il saw your bonnet at the foot of the
hill, and 1 thought | should like to marry the
lady who wore that bonnet. 1t struck my fancy
exactly, and have walked up here to ask you If
you would like to enter that blessed state with
me-.
The LADY was somewhat startled at the abrupt
ness of this proposition, and her first impulse was
to hurry on to her companions, but her dignity
and self-possession prevailed, and she quietly
turned TO the stranger and said, sit was a very
serious proposal to come from one who had never
seen her before
'But have seen your bonnet said he, 'and I
know you will suit me. lhave money. and a
good house at the foot of yonder hill. My wife
and children dead, and 1 am all alone. If
you cutlive me you shall have all my property
If you die first, you shall be well buried. have
just got new stone for the grave of my wife for
which gave twenty-six dollars. l buy all my
things for the house by the quantity. You shall
be well provided for in every thing. l don't
think you could do better
| The lady had much of the world-had
held command in the fashionable circles of the
Southland the 'chvalry' had Bonded the knee
TO her beauty and accomplishments, and the learn
ed to the intelligence and cultivation of her mind.
She had sailed triumphant and unconquered every
where, and to be thus waylaid and entrapped into
matrimony was thing not TO be thought of for a
moment; and so she raised her form to more than
its ordinary height, and giving additional dignity
to the inclination of her head, she bowed "good
| bye" to the fishing widower, and left him to be-
stow himself and his grave stones on some ono
else.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

votaries Of freedom; and in voluntarily agreeing
to take her place hereafter as sovereign member
of the American Confederacy, she has paid ,ri-
butte to the cause of popular government which
will command the admiration of the world.
From the date Of this ordinance Texas will
have acquired right to the protection of the u
nited States; and tho undersigned is happy to
inform you that the President Of the United
States has taken steps to afford this protection in
the most effective manner against future Mexican
and Indian invasion.
That the deliberations OF the Convention, thus
far distinguished by camness and prudence, may
produce Constitution for Texas as perfect as
her trials in the achievement of her independence
and liberty have been great and triumphant, is
the sincere hope of both the Government and
the People Of the United States: to the express
| sion of which the undersigned begs leave to add
the satisfaction with which he subscribes him
self, with sentiments of great regard for yourself
and the honorable body over which you preside,
your very o6edient servant,
A. ]. DONELSON.
| To the Hon. THos. ]. RusK,
| President Of the Convention, no,c tn session
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

A Russian Count. his Countess, and Children
Burnt Ahce by their Seyfs.--We have received
from Southern Russia the news of the tragicaf
end Of Count Apraxin, well known for his di-
vorce from his frs. wife. This gentleman who
treated his seris with unheard of cruelty, has, to-
gether with his second wife and children fallen
victim to their vengeance. The Infatuated peo-
pie surrounded his castle at midnight, and hay-
Ing Quilted 1t Of its CONTENTS bound the inmates,
and set fire-.to it,. The Count, who had freed
himself, attempted to escape, but was overpower-
ed and beaten to death by the savage horde.
The first wife of the Count Apraxin had married
an Hungarian nobleman, but the Pope would
not give his consent to this marriage, which be-
sides was not recognised by law, her first hus-
band being still alive. The catastrophe which
has taken place has now, however, removed this
obstacle, and the union having been sanctioned
by the Holy See, the Countess has been received
at the Court of Vienna and by the Prince Meter
nich.--Jour7ai Des DeJats.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07
OUR MINISTER AT BRAZIL.

The Boston Journal of Saturday last contains
of the Hon. HENRY A. WISE, which if correct
reflect but little credi, on that gentleman:
at appears from the account in the Journal
! that MIR. Wise has assumed an overbearng atti-
lude towards Mr.. Gordon, our Consul at Rio
and that he has even Ventured so far as TO assume
| the office of Dictator to that gentleman The
judicious and persevering efforts of Mr.. Gordon
TO throw every obstacle in the way of the Slave
Trade were in danger Of being entirely frustrated
by the impetuosty and recklessness of the Min
| lister. His course" says the Journal, sin re-
gard to the Porpoise, was exceedingly rash and
indlscreet-and his cavalier treatment of the Por-
tugese Government, is we'll known, and at one
time threatened to prove an interruption to the
amicable relations between the two countries.
| Indeed he sought to assume all the merit Of the
! investigation, and, if we are correctly informed,
| forbade the Consul TO send dispatches to the de-
partment of State, claiming the right to be, him
self, the medium of all consular intercourse with
the Government! This arrogant assumption OF
the Minister was treated, OF course, with the con-
tempt 1t deserved
In another instance the conduct of Mr.. Wise
was sllll more extraordinary, and furnished occa-
sion for much talk among the Americans, at Rio.
who united in condemning it. 1t seems that MIR.
Gordon, In the exercise OF his official authority,
after full inquiry, discharged an American sea.
man at Rio for disobedience and mutnous beha-
vor. The conduct of this seaman toward the
Consul was of the most insolent character and
such as fully to confirm the statement of the cap.
tain and mate of the vesse! in relation to his cha
racter. This seaman complained to Mr.. Wise,
and that gentleman, with his characteristic i'm
petuosty, Immediately enlisted in his service,
and became his agent in bullying the Consul.
lie even entered the consulate, and there, with
out permission of Mr.. Gordon, entered upon what
he called an examination of the case. MIR. Cor
don remained Silent spectator, while the wit
nesses whom MIR. Wise examined were permit
ted to indulge in the lowest personal abuse in the
presence of the clerks, shipmasters, and all 9TH
ers having business at the consulate.
A. the conclusion of the trial, which occupied
three hours in the middle of the day. Mr.. Wise
announced with becoming gravity that the Con-
sui was not justified in dischargng the seaman !
lie then endeavored, but in vain, to induce the
sailor to prefer complaint against Mr.. Gordon
TO the Department of Stale at Washington.
SIT is understood, in Rio," says the Journal,
''that the Consul has sent to the Department of
State statement of the whole transaction. All
the adyices from Rio join in giving Mr.. Gordon
great praise, for the ability and fidelity with
which he has executed his various and response
bic dutes.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

~ Some few presses at the North, opposed
to the annexation of Texas. are trying to get up
the cry Of "Rescind" in relation to the Joint Re-
solutions Of the last session of Congress. which
have now been accepted by Texas. But it viii
not do.-1'he Wings as party are opposed to
Reputation in every shape and form and no,
many of our opponents, it is to be presumed,
will be prepared to go for it, in the face Of their
open commitment to Annexation, merely for the
love Of the thing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07
From "The Union" Extra, July IS.
OFFICIAL.
Hon. A. ]. DoNRLsoN,

Hon. A. ]. UoNELSoN,
Charge G.9Gaires Of the Uniied States, &c.
Sia The Undersigned, President of the Con-
vention assembled at this place for the purpose
of forming State Constitution for the State of
Texas, preparatory to her admission as one Of
the States Of the United States of America, by
order of said Convention, has the honor herewith
to transmit to you properly certified copy of an
ordinance adopted by the Convention on yes.er-
day, July 4,h, ls45.
have the honor to be, with the highest res
pect, Mr.. Donelson's obedient servant,
THO. ]. RUSK.
CRY OF AUSTIN, RKPUBL,c OF Texas, July s,
lSi5.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07
IS N A W N IN @ Ns-
THURSDAY, AUGUST J, 1915.
o. We have frequently been reoues,ed Of

u We have frequently been requested of late
to re-pubish the story of ''THE CONVERTED Al
GERINE" which appeared in the Spectator num-
Der OF years ago.-It will be found on the first
page Of this paper.
IL The piece of poetry on the same page, ad-
dressed "ro My GRANDMOTHER" is said to be
from the pen of young Lady of this county,
1t is certainly very beautiful, and would do cred
it to Mrs. HEMANs herself If rightly ascribed,
we shall doubtless hear more of the author.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07
DELINQUENT LANDS.

The Richmond Wing states that it has been
requested by the Auditor of Public Accounts to
say for the information of all concerned, that the
lists oil Delinquent Lands, embracing the period
oil 1--we years, are nearly completed, and will
shortly be transmitted to the Sheriffs of The Sc
veral counties.-T'he Lands so delinquent are to
be sold at the September and October Courts,
according TO law.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

OREGON AND CALIFORNIA EMiGRATIoN.--The
Montreal Herald notices the arrival of Sir George
Simpson, on the 23d ult., from the interior OF
Hudson's Bay. He states shat the United States
citizens who had emigrated to Oregon were dis
satisfied with the character of the country, and
that Of six thousand who had arrived from time Ia
time, up 10 the month of March last, one thousand
had proceeded to California
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

James G. Birney has been nominated by the
abolitonsts for Governor of Michigan. The
Detroit Daily Advertiser, in announcing this no.
mnaton, quotes the following extract from let
ter written by Mr.. Birney to the editor on tine 9Th
of October last:
"ln remarking on the danger of Annexation,
expressed my opinion that now repeat-ihat
had but LITTLE fear Of it should Mr.. Polk be
elected Gut GOOD DEAL should Mr.. CLAY be
elected. placed my fears the ground that
Mir. Clay, as well as Mr. Polk, had oppressed HIM
self Jauorabiy 10 .6nnegation, and that he could
and would lead his party, while Mr.. Polk was in
competent to lead his" sc.
The Advertiser adds -
Such was the wretched and hypocrtical can't
as all now feel it. which MIR. Birney put forth,
and it had its intended effect. Anli-annexaton
votes enough were diverted from Mr.. Clay to
carry New York and Michigan for Mr.. Polk, and
he was elected. Annexation of course followed
And now, after all this, Mr.. JAMES G. BIRNEy
presumes to ask for the votes Of the freemen oil
Michigan!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

EMIGRATION TO THE u. SrATEs.-A letter
from Brussels, dated July 2, states that emigra-
ton from that country to the u. S. has enor-
mousy increased, and is still increasing. There
are professions of people from the interior com
ing to the sea board to emigrate thither, in such
large numbers, that there are not ships i'm the
harbor to convey them. Many of these emigrants
are in easy circumstances. Their industry, says
the letter, is proverba, and their character gen.
orally uneXceptionable.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

The London papers are calling upon Sir Ro-
BERT PEELE for a duty on "Indians." 1t would
seem that too many of them have been carried
there by our coun,rymen "for show."-If their
performances are any thing like those of the
company we had in Staunton, some time ago, we
do not wonder that the English people should
cry out for s'PRoTECTIoN."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

The Wings Of Louisiana have nominated Gen.
WIN. De Bays, of New Orleans, as their candi-
date for Governor, and Gen. EDWARD SPARROW
for the Office of Lieutenant Governor.
The Democratic convention have nominated l.
saac johnson for Governor, and Trasimond Lam
dry for Lieutenant Governor
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

The Hartford Comm Courant gives mar.
vellous account of man apparently dead from
! taking laudanum, being restored to life by the
application Of electricity. Itseems that the poor
man had taken two ounces Of laudanum as an
antidoto for his domestic troubles.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

The Grst and Saw-Miil of Maj. st. Clair D.
Kirfey on the Shenandoah river in Rockingham,
were destroyed by fire on the night of the 29th.
ult. negro man, who slept in the mill was
reused barely in time to save himself by Jumping
from one of the windows.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

The Buffalo Flour market has become perfect
'ly stagnant. Flour was offered al $3.50, and
Saturday week says:
Flour is as low as it has been for quarter Of a
century, and during the whole of that long period
it is questionable whether it has ever been less of
merchantable commodity. Although prices
have at various times ranged uncommonly low,
there never has been SO perfect siagnation as
at present. Owing to the general dissemination
OF correct information in regard TO the stocks on
hand, the current price at all leading points, and
the yield Of breadstufs from the interior no spas
modic action or undue specaakye fever can q
raised on the strength of5ytts 4Slg shall be adj
gone BY and if bfesss7s'ls now rule low or a ap,
Preciae with firm and rapid demand, it mus: be
owing entirely to legitimate causes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

w. II. M'Guify, of Ohio, has been appointed
to the chair of Moral Philosophy and j. b. Mi
nor, esq. to that of Law, in the University Of
Virginia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

The trial Of Henry G. Greene, for the murder
of his wife, at Troy, New York, has terminated
in his conviction. He is sentenced to be hanged
on the 10th Of September.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

give have had several fine showers during
the week, and quite steady rain through the
night of Tuesday--the best for months.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07
CITY OF AnSrIN.

REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, July S, 1915
certify the foregoing is correct copy of the
ordinance as adopted and signed by the members
o. the Convention on yesterday, July d, 1916.
JAS. ii. RAYMOND,
Secretary Of tie Convention.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

The Union denies that Mr.. Richie is one of
the persons named so discourteously by Gen.
Jackson, in reference to the purchase of the
Globe press, in his letter to Maj. Lewis, recently
published.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

The Washington Union mentions beautiful
machine invented by DR.. Page, Professor of Che
mistry in the Medical College of that city, for
communicating motion by means Of the galvanic
battcry-It is expected to answer the purpose of
propellDg railroad cars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

A BRIDAL PARTY DRowNED.-On the Ilth
ut, Miss Rosalie Huelbig, her mother, two sis
tiers, and Miss Dressed, were drowned in the Kas-
kaskIa river, Illinois. which they attempted TO
cross on their wayto Prairie du Long. Miss II
left home that morning, with bridal party TO be
married to Mr. u. II. kettler, who with his
friends was waiting al his residence, some miles
distant, 10 receive his bride.-Beinp alarmed at
the delay, he proceeded to the river, where he
saw the father of the young lady, who was on
The riverbank with The five corpses lying near
him. The father was nearly frantic with grief
The corpses were taken to the house Of the in
tended bridegroom, and the marriage festivities
gave place TO funeral rites
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

SUPERSEDING GAs.-The rumors Of a very i'm
teresting and astonishing discovery begin to be
circulated in Paris. 1t consists of furnishing the
means OF lighting, simultaneously, all the differ
ent highways which cross France in all sirec-
tons, by means Of simple iron wires connected
with electro magnetic machines. The utility of
this discovery is immense, as it will render the
roads as well lighted and safe as the most fire.
quented streets Of the capital. Several expert
meDts have already been made on the road from
Paris to a small town on the Havre road, which
were crowned with entire success. Gas light is
said to be nothing in comparison to that given by
.he above pIocess.--Epening Msrror.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

Among the property consumed by the late fire
in New York were the plates of the splendid
work Of AUDUBON, the orni,hologst. His loss
is estimated at 700, which is the more to be
regretted, as the edition issued was very limited.
They were the fruits Of years of patient labor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-07

A writer in the Richmond Enquirer proposes
Gen. Dromgoole as a fit person to succeed Mr..
Rives in the u. S. Senate.