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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20
From the United States Gazette.
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Inc Globe, In recommending to the Admins
aration step in regard to Oregon which mus,
produce war, holds the following language:
"More than quarter Of a century of Joint &C.
cupa'ion OF our .erritory--then the establishment
oil exclusive jurisdiction, as is now the case
next reference TO the arbitration Of European
sovereign, to hold the British in possession of
TINS usurped jurisdiction for twenty-five years
more, as In the case Of Maine-,he British Co
Vernment lying in wait and watching like Wild
car Tor the coming in of its party by some chance,
las In The case of Harrison) TO catch some honest
friend like Daniel Webster in the State Depart
inen', ready to betray the country and give Eng
land all she. asks-he getting in return all he
Mants.'
There is straightforward sauciness, devil
may-care impression in the above, which leads us
to copy 1t as sign of the times. People mar
vel that the red-shrted men from New York city,
win small cannon in their rear, could have ac-
cess 10 the President of the United States, min
gle In the Inauguration pageant, and be hand and
grove with the chief officers Of the nation. But
umese movements are consistent with most else.
ne lie upon the floor of Congress, the bowie
KNIFE at The tavern, and the language which we
quoie above, that charges corruption and treason
upon Daniel Webster, all belong to such "A state
OF things We need not say that where thew
mature SO rapidly, there must be reformation or
ruin before long.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

WoMaN,s LovE.-ln the damp and gloomy
pilson OF terote, says the Philadelphia Gazette,
a mnere santa Anna Is confined-while former par
asIes nave deserted him, old friends cooled, and
those who shouted the loud riras to his honor
when In power, now cry "death to the tyrant -
there Is one attached and faithful friend who
sui shares his captivity, and strives, by thous-
and little acts OF kndess and affection, 10 soo,he
MS sorrows.-That friend is young ,oife What
a a mystery is woman's love--and what depths Of
'eeiihg are hidden In the wells OF her affection
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20
THE PUBLIC PLUMBER.

The Washington correspondent of the Tri-
bune relates the following story:
"Ihere are some pieces of fun and folly
among the Office seekers here. | was informed
by gentleman who knows the parties, that four
men were seen in liquor shop a few DAYS since
drinking together, who all averred that thew had
no kind of business here but to witness the Inau-
gura'Ion ceremonies. Hal: an hour afterwards
these men were exhibiting affidayits against each
others character, and of course in favor of each
ones own character: They all happened to be
after the same ofice.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

The palpable breach made in the Constitution
by Congress, in regard TO the mode of annexino
Foreign Territory TO the Union in the case of
Texas, is rendered still more obvious and embar.
RAISING by the condition stipulated TO receive her
as State. The Constitution requires the quail
fica,ion of seren years citizenship to enttle an
individual to sit as representative in the popular
branch of Congress, and citizenship of nine
years is requisite for a Senator. How then are
the Representatives Of Texas TO be received? Bv
what bubble or artfce are these plain provisions
OF the Constitution to be avoided or overcome :?
We should like to know
But again, there is another difficulty. What
is 10 become CT the foreign population which is
now entering Texas from Europe, or which may
enter before the final consummation Of the act of
annexation! Are they 10 be made citizens at
once, at the pleasure Of our new brethren, and
"enilled 10 all the privileges and immunities of
citizens OF the several States" although perhaps
not year or even a month in the countryl If
so--whai becomes of the uniformity in our Nat
uralizaiior Laws required by the Constitution
The Foreigner who, in The mean time, arrives at
one Of our own ports will have to undergo the u
sual probation Of FIVE years.--Where, then, is the
pIoPrlety or justice Of this When Louisiana
was annexed, it was brough: in as territory by
treaty, and Tie inhabitants went through the full
probation necessary 10 entille them TO citizenship
before it was admitted as State-Yet Texas,
with her mixed and rnongrel population--her Mes
tzoes and Iamboesf--is TO be invested with all
the privileges Of the Union in day.
Now does not all this cleariy chou, ,l,,t ia
power Of annexing Foreign States was not intend
ed 10 be given by the Copsiitoton 10 Congress
Bot we know that il is Of no avail 10 argue The
MIXED Plood', European and Indian, and Negro and
Indian w
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20
THE ENQUIRER AND THE NEW ADMINS.
TRATION

The Richmond Enquirer is evidently not salts.
fled with the course of the New Administration,
although its policy and cunning do not permit, it
plainly to say so. When the Inaugural appeared,
MIR. Folks position on the Tariff question was not
exactly comprehensive TO it; and when the.
Cabinet was announced, regret was expressed a,
,he omission oil the name of a distinguished in
dlvidual' whom it expected to see there Such
are the sly hints and giviugs-out that things are
not going altogether to the liking of the Enquirer.
Some more recent developments of this feeling
are thus noticed by its neighbor of the Compiler.
=" hat ii is all to come 10, however-or whether
any 'hng-must be left, we suppose, to tina, an
cient reso!ver of all the Enqurer's difficulties
"Nous Terrons"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20
The Lexington (Ky.) Inquirer of Friday saws

The Lexington (ky) Inquirer of Friday saws :
we learn with sincere and deep regret, that our
highly respected fellow townsman, Clifton r..
Thompson, Esq. was shot dead in the Court
House in Mount Sterling on Wednesday, during
the sitting of Court, by Henry Daniel, his brother,
in-law. Daniel was Immediately taken into custo-
dy by the civil authority and confined 10 Jail, and
as The affair will undergo judicial investigation,
we will forbear further comment.
Thus has fallen, by the hand Of violence, one
OF Fayette's most gifted, noble, generous and
honorable sons.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20
Easter Dny for Eighteen Hundred and forfy.

Easter Dry for Eighteen Hundred and Corfy-
fue.--There is discrepancy between the alma
macs tor 1915, and the rule for finding Easter, as
given in the Book Of Common Prayer. The al.
MANAGES give March % as Easter Sunday. that
being the day OF the full moon whereas the rules
in the prayer book say, "Eas'ef Day ION which
the rest depehdJ is always the first Sunday after
the foil moon, which happens upon or next after
the twenty-frst day Of March and if the full
moon happens upon Sunday, Easter Day is the
Sunday after" According TO This rule, therefore.
Easter Day for 1915 should DO March 3o-Ea-
ropean Times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20
THE NEW POSTAGE LAW.

The main provisions of this law are as follow /:
1. Single letters, lie. letters weighing half an
ounce or less, 60 800 miles for fire cents, and
greater distances for ten cents. Every additional
half ounce Cor part of half an ounce) is consider
ed an additional letter.
2. Newspapers may be sent by tie publishers
thirty miles from the place of publication, free of
postage For greater distances the rates are as
heretofore.
8. Printed circulars on cap or letter paper ore
charged two cents sheet for all distances
4. Pamphlets, magazines, &C., two and a half
cents for each copy sent of no greater weight
than one ounce; and one cent additional for eve
ry additional ounce. But no copy exceeding
eight ounces in weight can be transmitted. No
bound books Of any size can be sent by mail.
5. Members of Congress can frank letters, &c.
as much as they please, both in session and re-
cess, provided the package does not exceed two
ounces.
6. Private mail expresses forbidden on heavy
penalties. Persons sending letters by an unlaw-
ful mode are made punishable. Any person who
shan deposte letter at any place 10 be Carried by
Hna'eful means, is subject to fine of fifty dol
lars for every offence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

Mr.. Coleman, who invented the Nolian AZ
tachment, has received not six hundred thousand.
but three hundred thousand dollars, for his nyen.
tlon That will do, however. We learn tina, the
owners of The patent in New York, are getting
ready to supply any number of attachments that
may DC called Tor. We do not know that there
is any agent for the work in this city. but wa he
lieve there are several musical young ladies', who
play The piano great deal, and we'll, who would
like TO form afiachmenf.-PhiIa IL s. en-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

HOW TEXAS CAME TO BE "ANNEXED"
The following extract from the Correspondence
oil The Charleston Mercury, dated at Washington,
1o'h February, throws broad and glaring light
upon the hitherto to us impenetrabe mystery of
the passage of the "Annexation" Joint Resolu-
ton in the Senate:
"As to tho new Cabinet, my representations
may now be considered as realized, so far as Mr.
Calhoun is concerned. He has moi been Uttered tie
State department. Mr.. Buchanan is to take his
place. Mr.. Calhoun was not put in Office by a
party, or Tor party purpose, but by the general
voice OF the country, for objects prominently
national.-fle has made up most important issues
with foreign Governments, vital to the Southern
states; he is now in the midst Of Tic Oregon ne
go'iatIon 1t was not thought that President
.Dhose elevation he cordially aided-a citizen of the
South too-could have deemed it consistent with
ProPriety, duty or policy. 10 dismiss him from Of
.pce. But TEXAS, 1T WAS SAID, HUNG ON IT.
NEW ioRK COULD ONLY GAINED BY SACRIFICING
MIR. CALHOUN, and accordingly lie as sacrifced-
His friends are justly indignant" SC.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

Wines caught by raps.-it is said that the
Winnebago Indians catch their wives by setting
traps Tor them-ln other words, whenever young
lndlan takes fancy to squaw he leaves steel
trap in front Of her lodge at night If this is Ia
Ken In by the father the squaw is not expected TO
"put her FOOT in the matter at all--the contract
is considered settled !; if not, and the young man
deems The copper-colored fair one worth an extra
trap, he leaves two, sometimes three. Whenever
the trap or traps are taken III the marriage cere-
mony at once comes off,
in more civilized society the reverse is some
times the case-the trap is set by the other party
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

The U. S. Frigate Congress, Capt. Voorhees,,
arrived at Annapolis, on the 18th, from three
years cruise. She brought in the Master and
Crew of the Brig Montevideo, arrested by G. w.
Gordon, esq. American Consul at Rio, charged
with being concerned in the Slave trade on the
coast Of Africa.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

CAPT. NEwToN.-Almost the last official act of
Mr.. Tyler, was to relieve Capt. Newton from the
sentence Of the Court Martial. We are Glad of
this; for Capt. Newton is brave and gallant
officer, and distinguished himself in several ac-
tons in the last War; and although Military
discipline required that the Commander of YES
sci should be held responsible for every thing,
yet IN the stowage Of the Turpenline on board the
Missouri, Capt. Newton was not TO blame.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
~ The following is from an aged friend, who
is now we believe in his 18th year.-ED. SPEC
TAToR.
March 10. ls45.

DIR. Sir.--lt is said that to write letters TO our
friends, or to read letters from our friends, is a
good an,idote for melancholic idiosyncracy.
Alas, my dear sir, the latter is not within NV
power-so just sit down 10 scribble few lines
ny way OF Informing you that must have re-
course to the former, by way Of experiment, let
the elect be what it may. Be pleased to let me
tell You that my mind, tor some time past, has
oeen hiied with melancholy apprehensions on
seeing your useful Spectator literally inundated
with recommendations Of different gentlemen as
suitable characters to represent the good old pa
uiotic county OF Augusta in the next General
Assembly OF Virginia. No doubt these gentle.
men are all that their friends represent them TO
be, or at least have no disposition to controvert
It, But here permit me TO ask, what is to be the
result if the present number of candidates Give
beieve,) are continued in the field May il not
eventuate in the election OF a candidate or candi-
dates opposed in political sentiment TO a well
known majority Of The voters of the county !****
Well, in what way is such defeat TO be avoid
ed! Why, If you will pardon my presumption,
1 Will tell you what notions have entered nv
mind. Either let a Convention DO called Gas
Conventions are all the go Of la,e,) to select two
suitable characters 10 represent the county, which
selection the Convention shall make from the no.
minees, or from the county at large, as they NAV
deem most likely to unite the Wing party; or
let the candidates themselves held consultation,
and arrange the matter between them In NV
way OF thinking, such course of procedure on
their part would be productive Of more real honor
than can possibly be achieved by deieat--ior all
cannot be elected.
BE pleased to pardon this intrusion, and accep,
my best wishes for your prosperity and happi-
ness, &c.
old r. nj
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20
RICHMOND MARKET.

FLoUR-Sales at 81 I23 on the Basin.
"HEAT-Good red Wheat 95 a 97-stric,ly
prime white 100 cts. per bushel.
CoRN-3S 40 Cts per bushe.
PRovIsIoNs-BACoN: Smithfeld and CITY cur.
co. hog round, - cts; stock light. Baltimore and
Western hog round 81 g cts.; shoulders 81 a
81 Cts; joles l-S a 4 ] cts; stock light.
LARD: Smlthfeld cts; Baltimore No. 1, IL
a 8 cts.
BuTTeR-Moun,ain, wholesale. for common
from 10 to Ia cts. per h. and scarce. Fresh But
ter from 6 to 20 cts.
CATTLE-For Cattle from the scales, gross
weight, 80 SO 9 u.s.; a S SO, nett, according to
quality. MUTTON: cts. not sheared gross {;
he'' cents, according to qualty.-lloGs Sc
per 100 lbs.
CoFFEE-Rio a cents; St. Domingo "a So:
Laguyra Il; Java Q a lOa.
TEAs-imperal and Gunpowder SIS cts. a ST.
IS per h.; Black 35 SO cts.
SueARs-New Orleans Sugars AZ a Ga cts. for
inferior 10 prime; Porto Rico 81 a Is; ST. Crox
u q.
MoLAssks-Cuba % Cts. New Orleans &c a
%.
FLaxsEED-Si 20. Nodemand.
CLovERsEED-S4. Dull.
BEEswAx-27 cts.
OIL-WInter sperm 90 cts; whale A cents;
bleached do SIS; Linseed rs soc.
CoTToN-51 cts. per h.
COTTON 4ARNs-Richmond and Manchester
(Factory Prices) Nos. to l2, Is cts; Nos. I2 TO
~, ~ CTS.
CANpLEs-TalIow IOl; sperm "a 90.
bulls Patent l23 l3 Cts per ID.
FEATHERs-29 30 cts. per ID. for live geese.
FIsH-Herrings: No No. cut in first hands.
Some No. and 2gross Fish are on sale and NAV
be quoted at S34 for former and 50 673 50 for
latter. Shad: S63-price nominal, no sales.
Stock In first hands very small.
GIN-American 80 cts; Holland 81 Is NJ
per gallon.
liIDEs-Green to cts. per ID; Spanish III
lRoN-Pig, S27 to 30; Swedes 1871 per ton,
English S75; Tredegar (Richmond mandatory
$50 30; Up Country Bar S75 so.
PLAsTER-From the wharf 81 Basin Bank
$3.50. None arriving. Tierces of 500 lbs. ground
S1,90.
SALT-From the wharf 81 55; from store ga.
Stock on hand moderate.
Farmers Bank Stock 95
Virginia Bank do rs
Exchange Bank do : 100
James River and kanawha Bonds 998alOO
Six Per Cent state Stock 1O4 1O5
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

1ne Bible 4" GAina.-Rev. DR.. Bridgeman. in
a recent letter to the American Bible Society,
says:-
''Ihe demand for Christian books is increasing.
and doubtless will increase until the whole en-
pre- OF China has received the gospel. Repeat.
eddy, In the course Of this month, have dis,ribu-
ted more than two hundred portions of The Bible.
among the Chinese, before breakfast, and all at
the same spot, the door of our depository
DIR. Ball and myself have now arranged for a
daily morning and evening distribution Of books.
And we try to improve these opportunities, not
only to put the bread Of life into their hands. but
to sound the name of Jesus in their ears.''-N Y
Telegraph.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

Ch'nese vanity was never more amusingly ex-
hibited than in the Memorial sent by keying to
the Throne, giving an account of his negotiation
OF a treaty with the Barbarian Envoy Gushing.
lie speaks ofmany demands which Mr.. G. made
and which were rejected, some of them being
dilllcuit OF execution, others foolish demands,
the tenor OF others being meanly and coarsely ex-
pressed" He speaks Of The stupid Ignorance
OF the Envoy, &c. The documen, is long and
unimportant, but curious.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

Revival Of Rehgionin 1urhey.-Reverend Mr..
Goodell, in very recen, letter from Constantine
pie, says:
"Some sixteen villages have been recently re-.
ported to us, in each of which the Holy Spirit is
breathing upon a few individuals, and making
them living men. They are waking up to life
and happiness, which belong exclusively TO the
children of the light"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

AT The conclusion Of the debate, in the Senate,
on the Harbor Appropriation Bill, Mr.. McDufTie
rose and said, that she was so constituted by ma
ture as never to be afraid Of placing himself in a
minority; and he would here say, before the Sc
nate and the country, that by the vote just given,
carried by Democratic votes, he considered the
Jackson party az having BROKEN its COM
MON SEAL, and IL migM new disperse.''M
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

new bill providing for the completion Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal has passed the
House of delegates Of Maryland--but is though,
it will fail in the Senate. The bill valves the
liens Of the State in favor Of the new loans to be
created to complete the Canal.
0o-Contrary to expectation, the bill has passed the
Senate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

The Alexandra Gazette says: 1.-The story go-
ing the rounds of the papers concerning the me-
pbew Of the late John Randolph of Roanoke, is
entirely incorrect. The nephew, who comes in
possession of the property, under the compromise
concerning the will, is upwards Of fifty years of
age, is deaf and dumb, and is now resident a,
The Insane Asylum, near baltimore.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20
PENNSYLVANIA SENATOR.

Gen. Simon Cameron has been elected TO the
u. 5. Senate, in the place of Mr.. Buchanan, by
the Legislature of Pennsylvania. Judge Wood
ward was the caucus candidate, but the Wings
uniting with the recusant portion of the party he
was defeated. Gen. Cameron was formerly
Wing, and it is thought he has still good deal
Of the old leaven in him.
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= -, NIOVNI SIDNEY.
GJ-Ihc Augusta Democrat will please copy the abov,

CAPT. HARPER Permit through the Spectator
TO call upon GEORGE SEAwRIGnT, Esq, young man of
retiring disposition, Of great modesty one of the
most talented in the county, become candidate for
the House of Delegates He is every way qualified to
represent with credit himself and honor to the
county, and have doubt, Gas far as am able to as
certan that he will be elected he will consent to be
acandidatc We shall therefore expect him TO an
nouncc himself as a candidate forthwith.
A FARMER OF MT. SOLON PREC'T
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

Mr. Seth Levely, of South Hartford, Conn,
gathered the last season 40 bushels greeninp ap-
pies of superior quality from single tree, worth
30 cents bushel on the premises. There is,
says the correspondent Of the Cultivator, many
two acre lot in this town that Yields less profit
than the three square rods occupied by this tree.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

question. The act is resolved upon, and 1t will
DO contaminated. The sacrilegious hands which
have already made one breach in the Constitution
will not hesitate TO make any other tina, may DO
necessary to ihecomple,e accomplishmen, Of their
purpose.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

The Committee appointed by the House of
Representatives of Louisiana, to investigate the
Plaquemines frauds. have been engaged in their
iabors, and were expected soon to report. Mr..
Perkins, the Chairman of the Committee, an
nounced on the LIST instant that the Report would
disclose 'frauds of the deepest dye.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

Vno dfd ii !-Who changed the name of the
iron Revenue Cutter? 1t was long AGO announ.
ced that her name was TO be "John TuLr." 1t
was SO stated in the report of the Treasury De-.
Partment. Some of her furniture was also mark
ed "1yhr." On Friday last, however, it was
announced that her name was "George NJ Bibb. :"
Who changed il !-PiNsburg Aoe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20
IS II A U SS IN @ Ns~
THURSDAY, MARCH 90, Is45.

u We are authorized 10 announce the Hon.
WILLIAM Taylor as candidate to represent the
District composed Of the counties of Shenandoah,
Rockingham, Hardy, Pendleton, Rockbridge and
Augusta, In the next Congress of the u. States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20
NEW YORK ELECTIONS.

The spring elections for town officers in the
State of New York nre represented by the New
York Express and the Albany Evening Journal
as resulting very MISUNDERSTANDING large gains
for the Wings. Texas, and the frauds in the late
Presidential election, the causes assigned for
the changes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

new appointment of committees Of the Sc
nate has been made by Vice President Dallas.
Mr.. Allen, of Ohio, is placed at the head of the
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-03-20

IL is said that, in Iowa, the petrifying power Of
the soil Is most remarkable. The BODY of wo.
man, after having been buried five wears, is found
10 have changed to stone, so as to be broken like
marble. Birds, insects, and many other strange
region. ~ '"''0