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NEW MUSIC-

NEW MUSIC.
lust received the following pieces Of New Music,
d at the old established Store, two doors east of
18th street, Pennsylvania avenue.
W. FISCHER.
Oh, come to me-by F. A. Rawlings.
Forget thee '--by Jane Holman.
My happy home-by J. Blockley.
The promised hour-for the guitar-by G. Fl.
Derwor
Sound, sound our horns--from "Amelie"-for the
guitar.
Corinthian Waltz.
Souvenir de varsovie valss-by A. Henselt.
LAragonaise valse--by ID. F. E. Auber.
Gabr,eskys six polonaises--arranged for two
flutes.
Eerbignier's airs-from La Dame Blanche, do do
Wiess' studio on modulaton--for the flute.
Walkers airs--from La Bayadere-arranged for
two flutes. oct 26
CAPTAIN MARRYATT's NEW WORK.
~ Travels and adventures of Monsieur Violet in
California, Sonora, and Western Texas, by Captain
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Also, the same work in the original French, i'm
ported from Pals by f. Taylor.
Ireland and the Irish, by J. G. Khol, author of Rus
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thirty Years among the Players in England and
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Scenes and Scenery in the Sandwich Islands and
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JUVENILE BOOKS, for youths of all ages
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hand and for sale by + TAYLOR
Among which are many ones just received,
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Sedgwck's, Miss LesIie's, Mrs Hollands, and
others.
Also, small lot OF French Juvenile Books Just i'm
ported direct from Pars fine collection of the most
esteemed writer's in poeuy and prose- both Enrls
and American, beautiful edons-many Of them 6 no.
illustrated, others richly bound, for Christmas and
New Years presents.
Portfolios Drawing Books, beautiful English Bi.
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Pencil Cases Gard Gases, &c &C all al the lowest
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EARTHENWARE CHINA, AND GLASS
IL THOMAS PURsELL Importer, has the pleasure Of
informing his friends and the public generally that he
has just received by late arrivals from Liverpool and
| other
lib packages of the above articles of the new.
est patterns and shapes
Ivory handle and other Knives and Forks, in sets
OF 81 pieces, and separate
German and Britannia Table and Teaspoons
Walters
Plated and Brass Candlesticks and Shutters and
Trays
Looking-glasses, Casters, English and American
Tea and Coffee sets
Coffee Urns, covered and uncovered Pitchers sc
Astral, Hall, Side, Liverpool, Solar, and Read
ing Lamps and Wicks, of all sizes
Also, Southworth's Patent Lard Lamp.
All of which will be sold, wholesale and retail, as
low and on as good terms as at any other establish
ment.
Goods assorted in the original packages, Pipes in
boxes, Window Glass of assorted sizes at very low
prices, Stoneware at reduced factory prices.
The subscriber has the agency of Britannia man
ufactory, which enables him to sell these artcleslt
reduced prices. He solicts call from his friends
and the public generally at his store on pennsyl
avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
nov 2s-eolm THOMAS PURSELL.
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CHEAP LIBRARY for Families or Schools, con-
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All the volumes Of the same size, and bound
uniformly and handsomely, and put up in neat book
case of three shelves with lock and key.
Price for the set, including the book case, 500,
oct 40 +. TAYLOR.
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II Press.
The Eneid of Virgil, with English notes, critical
and explanatory-a Metrical Claws, and and His
torcal, Geographical, and Neurological Index. BY
Professor Anthem. volume. THIS day received
by F. TAYLOR.
dec 2-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01
TEXAS-ANNEXATIoN.

The Madisonan Of Thursday says--"We learn
that Gen. Houston has at last openly declared
himself against annexation. Wehave been long
expecting ths-conscquently we are not disap-
pointed in the slightest degree possible. We are
happy in the belief, however, that he does not
possess sufficient influence to thwart this great
national measure
The New Orleans Pcayune mentions the re-
ceipt OF two private letters from Texas, a day
later than those published, aud which were writ
ten at the latest hour to be in readiness for the
steamer in which it is stated that President Jcnes
had returned to Washington (Texas,) and that
the u. S. Minister, Maj. Donelson, had been
treated so cavalerly by him and his Cabinet, that
he spoke of Withdrawing from the seat Of Gov
eminent TO Galveston. This intelligence is re-
presented TO be from sources 80 direct as to leave
no room 10 doubt its accuracy.
President Jones, we learn from other sources.
does not consider it compatible with his duty or
his oath of office 10 take any step which looks TO
The overthrow OF the existing government, or the
annlhilation of the nationality of Texas. No
proclamation for converting Congress had conse-
quenlly been issued by him, nor is it probable
that any will be. Ii the measure is 10 be con-
summated, therefore, at this time, it will have TO
be done by the people themselves, in their sover-
eign capacity, irrespective of the existing author
itles-or, in other words, by Revolution. Whe,h-
er this can be accomplished peacefully, and with
out boodshed, must of course depend upon the
strength and numbers Of those opposed to it,
We confess that we are not free from apprehen-
sions on the subject especially if The opposition
should be headed by Gen. Houston, and counle-
nanccd by the Government.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01

grafton and settlement, for we should soon have
had population on the soil capable of defend
ingit. But the Democracy have their own way
oil doing business, and they will heed no coun-
sci. They can brook no opposition to their
wishes, and even the calm suggestions of pru-
dencc, upon the gravest matters affecting the
peace or honor Of the country, are habitually de.
cried by them as so many proofs Of the want OF
proper feeling of patriotism. il not Of culpable
sympathy with foreign nations.
Weil-we shall see when the tug of war comes
who are the Pa,riots.-However rashy and UNI
necessarily we may think We have been involved
in it, we will vouch for it, that no true Wing will
be found wanting in his duty to his Country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01
THE OREGON QUESTION.

The intelligence from England, to which we
devote considerable space in this paper, in refer
ence TO the Oregon question, is startling and war.
like. The declaration OF Mr.. Polk, in his Inau-
gural Address, that our claim to that territory is
clear and unquesionable, and that nothing re-
mains but for our people TO enter in and possess
1t, In connexion with the bill for its immediate
occupation which was so near passing the last
Congress, it will be seen has alarmed the British
Government, and preciptated affairs into pos
ture which will render the adoption Of some meas
ure, Tor the immediate and decisive settlement of
the controversy, indispensably necessary. 1t is
perfectly manifest, from the development Of SEN
fment In the British Parliament, that they are as
firm and decided in the conviction of the Justice
oil their claim as we are of ours, and that they
are equally determined TO maintain it. Nothing
is 10 be hoped, therefore, from farther neroti-
alton on the sublect-and the only alternatives
presented are, reference 10 some friendly
power, or war. Whether reference TO an ar
bitter be practicable, however, in the present
temper of our people, (shouid Mr.. Polk even
be disposed to IT'D we confess is rather doubt
full. But, be this as 1T NAV, we can stand
QUIZ bo lOHSSi Oh iht TueSi'OD' we must either
arbitrate our claim, or maintain it with the sword.
The issue cannot be averted. We may push on
our settlements, but every movement Of the kind
will be met by Great Britain as so many hostile
demonstrations against her, and thus collision
will be inevitable.
This is indeed startling prospect in view OF
the unprepared and defeneeless condition of the
country, and one which, as we conceive, has been
most unwisely and eauseessy brought upon rs.
There was no necessity for preciptatng the
question at this time. We had nothing to gain
by it, bat every thing to lose. Oregon was GER
tain to be ours by the inevitable progress Of emf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01


Fredcrck-Congrcss: Bedngcr $50, Lucas 49e. II
OF d. j. F. Wall S45, James Gather SlO-Car.on sol
Loveu I5i.-Wall and Gather, Wings, elected1a gain
Of two
Jcfierson--Congrcss Lucas 473, Bedingcr 1876 III
of ID. W. F. Turner and b. T. Towncr, Wings elected
ockingham-Congrcss No opposition MIR. Tay lor
Senate: Dcnealc 679, Cootcs 49S. H. of d. Mar,z SIS
kcrtley EOS, Bare GIT.
Richmond city-Congrcss: j. NJ. Bolts 646, Seldom
Dem. 1903. Senate r. c. Stanard elected H. of d.
Lyons COL, Brooke Ais. Majority for Lyons 1856.
Hcnrco-Congress Bolts 1853, Scddon 49, H. of ID.
MRae, Wing, elected.
Observation-Disclosures majority for Congress- about
800. Winfrcc, dem. elected to Ii. of ID.
Acknowledgements Irving IT'S, Lcake CID II. OF
d. Southa!l 1874, b. Brown $50, Randolph SCI, T..
Brown 314-Frec School 1893, No School ST..
Fluvanna-Congrcss: Hill 239, Hubbard 49, H. of
d. Stilman 24l, Wills 40.
Norfolk county-Congrcss Whitfield w. 23l, Akin.
son d. 22S. II. of ID. Watts and Happier wings elected
Norfolk borough-Congrcss Whitfield $50, Akin
son 274 II. of ID. c. w. Newton, wing, elected.
Petersburg. w. Symc elected TO the House Of De-
egates by majority Of 81 H. a. Garland, demo-
crat.
Pr Georgc-Danic, d. re- elected without opposition
Dmwiddic-Thompson d. reelected. -
Montgomcry-Ed mondson d. clected-Whig loss.
Thompson reelected without opposition to the House
Of Delegates.
King Gcorge-Congrcss Newton 1913, Hunter u.s.
Senate : Lewis W. 1872, Smith d. ll2. ii. of d. Wal
lace elected.
King William-Dr. Halves d. elected.
King & Quccn-Gancs d.
Stanord-J. j.. Chinn d.
Standardization d.
Hanovcr-Brown d.--a loss.
Lousa-.Gordon d.
CoocLland--W. ID. Lcakc d.
observation-disclosures and Cold wings.
Bath-John U. Dickinson d. We believe there was
no opposition. This is wing loss.
Berkcley-Congress Bedinger Al Lucas 1885, BoaI
and Campbell, wings, elected to House of Delegates
Bedingcr is no doubt elected to Congress.
Charles City and New Kcnt--Iacy w.
Nottoway W.
Nclson--Cabell w.-IrYng's majority for Congress
lO7.
Amherst Powell d. Irving's mai. 30.
Accomac-J. II. Gusts and W. ii. Ii. Gusts, demo.
crats elected.
Northampton-Ycrb elected.
Elizabeth city & Warwick -Chesman d.
Glouccstcr-R. Jones d.
Fairfax--Moss d.
Buckingham-Bocock and Flood elected
Mlntyre, Ellzcy and Taylor elected dele
gates. Congress Pendlcton 1877, MCarty SIS.
01-RePort says the Wings have carried the Morgan
Delegate, but have lost the two Hampshire Delegates
which we expected to gain.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01
LATER FROM MEXICO.

Advices from Vera Cruz TO the I2th ultimo
have been received at New Orleans.
Mr.. Shannon, the American Minister, had re-
Tired to Tacubaya, and was expected TO take his
departure for the United States in a few DAYS,
the Mexican Government having formally noti-
fed him that it could no longer continue diploma
tic relations 18th the United States.
The British frigate Eurydice arrived at Vera
Cruz on the morning of the 10Th instant from
Galveston. with dispatches, which were immedi-
ately forwarded to the capital.
An American squadron, consisting Of the fri
gate Potomac, soop Falmouth, and briggs Fairfield
and Somers, was spoken at sea on the 18th ult.,
bound to Vera Cruz.
The papers of the city Of Mexico and of Vera
Cruz continue 10 be occupied almost exclusively
with tho subject of Annexation. The official pa
per, Ell Diario del GOJerno, OF the Sd instant, an
nounces that i, is in possession of certain move
ments on the part of the Government of a warlike
character, which il is constrained to withhold from
the public. as secresy is the soul of military ope-
ratons but expresses hope that the speedy and
successful Issue of these operations will soon re-
lieve the public curiosity in regard to them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01

Let those who are 1attering themselves that
England is becoming generous in her Tariff, com
pare the old with the new Canadian Tariff. The
effect Of the latter will be equivalent 20 an en-
barge upon nearly every article produced in Wes-
tern New York. When our locofoco agricultu-
duce is very nearly prohibited from entering the
Canadian market. they may perhaps feel less dis
position than they did during the late Presiden-
ta canvass to cuogise free trade, and 10 advo-
cate the free Introduction of English manufactures
into ibis county Rochester Democrat
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01
EXTRA SESSION.

An extra session Of Congress is talked Of, in
consequence Of our disturbed relations with Bra
I'll. 1t is stated by the correspondent Of the New
York Herald that "important dispatches have
just been received by the Department of State
from Mr.. Wise, our Minister al Brazil, relating
to the recent insult given by that government to
himself, our Consul at Rio, and to the Comman-
der Of our frigate Raritan, who, it will be recol-
leced, had seized upon the slave vessel Porpoise,
with her cargo of slaves and specie, but which,
from the threats of the Brazilian government, he
was forced 10 reinqush.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01

The Fredericksburg Herald remarks that ru-
mors have prevailed for some time past that Mr..
Ellsworth. the Commissioner of Patents, was
about to be removed from Office, or forced TO re-.
sign. We would fain hope that the report is
groundless, for his removal would be a public in
jury, regretted by the great body of the Manufac-
turers and Agricuturists, with whom he has
made himself great lavorite by his valuable re-
ports. His expulsion from Office, however effect
ed, we believe will be an unpopular act, and de-
servedly so.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01

The elections have resulted much more unfa.
vorably for the Wings than we expected In
stead of gaining in the Congressional elections,
we have most probably lost two districts, the 9th
and the 9Th, (New,on's and Goggin's. i'm the
lst District, A. Atkinson, loco, is believed to be
eiected-in the 9Th, Seldom beats Botts-Gen
Bayly is no doubt elected in the 7th-R. NJ. r..
Hunter in the sth--Bedinger in the lOlh-and
ST. Leake in the 9Th. The only Wing certainly
elected is in the 9th District. We think il more
than probable also that we have lost our ascen-
dency in the House OF Delegates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01
low

The People Of the Territory of Iowa, 10 whom
the Constitution recently formed by Conven-
ton for its State Government was submitted for
their appreciation, have rejected the same by a
majority Of some $500 votes. a new Conven-
ton must, we presume, be called, and new Con-
siiiution framed and submitted to Congress, be-
fore that Territory can enter the Union as a Stale
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01

RAILROAD lRoN.--In consequence Of the large
number of railroads now in progress in Great Bri-
tain, and other parts of Europe. the price Of rail-
road iron is higher than at any former period.
The latest quotation is Ga los. This price,
while with oar import duty it offers high en-.
couragement TO the manufacture of the article in
this country, imposes heavy tag en- railroads
now I'm progress among us.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01

Thornton II. Freeman, the former Postmaster
at Canoton, in Missouri, has been found guilty
OF robbng the mail, and sentenced to the Peni-
Tertiary for thirteen years. He has wife and
family In Carroll county, and respectable connec.
tons. who are deeply wounded a, his criminal
conduct,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01
DISTURBANCE AT The UNIVERSITY.

Inc Richmond papers state that there was quite
serious riot among the students Of the Virginia
University, at Charlottesville, recently, which
resulted In their all leaving the College. For
some 'ime past there has existed among the stu
dents band of"Caathumpians, who were in
the habit Of going about at night blowing horns
and acting In disgraceful manner. One of the
Professors, w. E. Rogers, denounced the mem
bers CT the band in of his recent, lectures, and
that night his house was surrounded and the win
dows broken. After that other Professors who
reprobated the course of the students were treated
In shameful manner. Their houses were assail-
ed at night, the College building was deiaced,
and attempts were made to blow up the old trees
around the building. The Police were finally
called In, and afterwards the military.
a meeting Of the students was then held, and
resolutions were passed pledging their honor that
restored.-fhe Faculty replied that they must
have some more tangible assurance than mere
resolutions, but agreeing to the proposition if The
names OF the students were signed to the resolu-
lions. This was not done, and subsequently an.
other meeting was held, similar resolutions pass
ed and the same reply was given. Most Of the
students have left.
UFWe learn from a communication in the
Charlottesville Advocate of Saturday that the
measures adopted for suppressing the late riots
and banishing their authors and abettors from the
precincts Of the University, have been successful,
and that tranquility has been restored, and the
lectures resumed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01
TOWN ELECTIONS IN NEW YORK

The Wings of the Empire State have done bet
ter in the recent elections than they have done at
any time since l640.-They have carried ma
iority of the towns Of the State. The Albany
Journal says the Wings last year elected 4O6
supervisors, against $50 democrats, and II ADOLF
tionsts and natives. This year the tables show
465 Wings, rs democrats, and natves-mak-
ing nett Wing gain of ninety
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01

THE CALIFORNIA SroEy.--In connection with
this subject (says the Commercial Adversely
the Great Western brought us distinct and un.
qualified denial Of the Santa .qnna story in all its
particulars. Wegive it verbatim from London
paper of March -
Sir Robert Peel believed the statement TO be
utter ~ tcithout foundation. "Sir, ! sec a great
many reports spread abroad with reference to ',he
undermining ambition of Great Britain," but |
rather think they ofiener circulated as pali-
alton of the ambition OF others than Of The British
Government. Loud Cheers. ] can also answer
Tor the late Government upon this point, as find
no trace whatever Of such correspondence, re-
peat It, the report is utterly destitute of any foun-
dation.''
Lord Palmerston. son the part of the late
Government, take the liberty of assuring the
honorable gentleman they neither in 1887, nor in
any other year, offered 5000, 900 dollars, nor any
other sum, for any Mexican por.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01
WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN.

The Washington Globe, Of Friday, in some
expresses its "solemn conviction that we shall
"soon again be called on to take up arms agains,
"our former and only adversary" Great Britain
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01

The Madisonan of Saturday afternoon says;-
owe learn that the appointment of Minister to
England has been offered to Mr. Elmore, Of S.
c.. and that he has declined it on account Of other
engagements requiring his personal attention in
South Carolina
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01

1t is announced officially, in the Madisonian,
that The Hon. w. II. Stiles of Georgia, has been
appointed by the President Charge d'Afrares to
the Court of Austria, and the Hon. A. Dayezac,
Charge d'Affaires to the Haoue.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01
MEXICO AND TEXAS.

We know not how far there is truth i'm the re-
port that Mexico, at the instance Of the British
Government, has proh.red to Texas the acknow-
iedgment OF her Independence on condition that
she reject the proposed annexation with the u.
States. III such proiler has been made we agree
with the Globe that Mexico can have no cause of
war with the Uu,ed States for proposing to ad-
nit Texas. "'rhe recognition of the indepen-
dence OF Texas" says the Globe, "undoubtedy
would establish fact utterly defeating the pre-
text which is supposed to justify declaration of
war against us by Mexico. 1t would show that
there was no motive the part Of Mexico for
withholding the recognition of the independence
which Texas has achieved, but 10 prevent the u
nted States from turning il TO advantage by treat
ing with Texas. And what rich, has Mexico to
inhlbit the United States from treating with any
independent Stale, TO promote their common in
iereStsl"
Another report has obtained some currency TO
The effect that England and France have united
IN a Joint proposition not only to guarantee the
Independence OF Texas, but also to pay of her
debt on condition that annexation with the United
States shall not take place. This rumor is doubt
less exaggerated far beyond any real basis. One
result however of these statements will be TO
make annexation more sure. If Texns left to
her own action, should prefer to remain separate
and independent, ii would be well. Her freedom
oil choice would be respected. But every act of
interference by an European power-every de-
"'ohe"auon ny oiPiomacy intrigue or any other
sort OF influence, 10 defeat annexation, whether
emana'ing from designs of aggrandizement on
their part or from jealousy of the growing power
OF The United States, will have the effect of
strengthening and concentrating the determine
tlon OF this country 10 carry its point at every
hazard. AS between Texas and ourselves we
could be forbearing; but the interposiiion of
foreign power presents an adversary to whom
nothing will be yielded. Such, we take it, is the
temper of our people at this tme.-BaH. .amer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-01

In Massachusetts fbero are no less than one
hundred and twenty towns utterly destitute IF a
grog hop.