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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-04
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The Polk Wright majority Of the Members o.
our State Legislature held thei, Caucus oD' fnday
evening last TO select candidates for the State
Offices to be filed this week-Senator Bockee IN
the chair. AzARIAH c. FLAec was virtually re-
elected Comptroller Of the Finances and dEsRf
SroRas, Commissary General. JoHs YAK buren,
ftae favorite grandson Of New-York) was made
Attorney General On place of Geo. P. Barker,
who declined rejection By the close vote Of a
to 46 for Rufus w. PeckhaIn, also Of Albany.
HpoH Haley of Suf,lk Co. was made Surveyor
General, by SO to 40 for Sidney Lswrsnce OF
Franklin. MARrIsvAs BvREv and WILLIAM &.
BouoK were made Regents Of the University
without opposition.
But the great feature of lie Caucus gas the
prostration OF SAMUEL YoUNc and Thomas FAR
kIMeros, the present Secretary OF state ano
Treasurer. They were turned out as leaders OF
the Barnburner faction by moot vigorous anc
determined exercise Of power or the part Of Inc
odd Hunkers.' This had been threatened, az
against Young, for some time, bat We did not
believe the Croswell and Coming Clique had the
perve tn put their threats in execution, They
have done it, however and on tho second ballot
nominated NATHANIEL S. BENTON Of Berkimer
for secretary-a gentleman greatly inferior, alike
in reputation, experience and ability, to Col
Young. We Rave suspiciou that this left
handed blow will be parted by another, and that
Col. Young, By losing the post of Secretary Of
State, will have gained the far more responsible
and desirable pne of United States Senator for
six years ensuing, which Mr.. D. S. Dickinson is
fondly dreaming as good as bagged by himself
A day or two viii determine.
Mr.. harrington Of Tioga, the defeated Treasu-
rer, is man of talent and character, though q
bitter Radical. He was personally liked, and re
spec.ed in the Legislature, where his now success
full competitor, Benjamin Enos Of Madison. prov.
ed himself one Of the most unmtigatcd black.
guards ever eeen there.--Bu. this change will
make no stir, while the displacement of Colonel
Young, by bis own party forms an era in the pc.
litics OF our Siate.
AS matter Of reference, we give the votes
in Caucus for euch Office. Every Member Of
the majority was presert--except Senator Cham
berlain of the Sixth.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-04

LUSArIcs,-The sixth annual rspcyt of The ]. ma.
nc Asylum OF Ohio gives the whole number OF ps-
'eats 10 the institution IS 81. Their occupations
~ yht;s
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-04

~ The Courier and the Frentg .Nirror have become
involved in bitter personal winch we had no
thought OF noticing unit, The latter fit Saturday 10 re-
MARI in substance TINT
Mt Raymond Eo Tie Corriel 'mrtish country lad
whom Mr.. Greeley, little tnD out oi cuf-
10y. took INTO aus office, and taught hu how 10 be para
graphiSt, SSc. DC.
THIS extremely unjust Mr. Raymond. and undeSgnedy
We eupoy man TO write for The Tribune ont OF
charity amy has fair claim charity, we en-
deavor discharge far ube but II ne needs
charity he would be likely write require. MI
Raymond New York the completion OF ms Col
ese than four yenrs md WINS employed by
(1efoe The Tribune started contemplated be-
cause of the ability and evinced his contributions. IN
year, previous to The Newly orker We paid him bu u
moderate s4nry because had little for him to do and ROT,
becn,se he could Anerwa,d we uceascd as
our expanded and he had been receipt from OF
81 eco per FOR months before he left of his
choice. because he offered NJ ever bet
worth hs salary than TIM H. Raymond ,rcndy,
intelligent and ndelagnbe; wishing To qui, work while
ANY rennned bcone We differ widely opinion many
topics but there few connected with the New
York Pres whose would now prefer to Mr. Re-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-04

--E a PLEA FOR WOMAN: Being a Vlndcution
of the importance aud Extect OF her Natursl Sphere
of Action: BY Mrs. HUGo REID: With 40 intro
duction by Mrs. C. NJ KIRKLAND. e Mary Cayersl
mas just been issued by Farmer X Dsggers. The
subject is one OF profound Importance, and is daily
Caring on the public attention. NIrs. Reid's essay
is direct. plain and forcible and viii command
jers. We wish the publishers had seen fit 10 give
them better paper and printing.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-04

10" "The Wonderful Adventures of BARON
MUNcHAusEN. including Tour ,hroughihe United
States in 1903" have justbeen publishedby Farmer
& Daggerp, 80 Ann-street. The Baron's reputation
as the most abominable Of liars is worldwide.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-04

We present Z synopsis Of The BIil to organize q
Territorial Government il oTegor, IS aElenaed II
COMMITTEES Of ne Whole and reported TO tie doISs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-04

tSs- '7'lc Nh Boys Of The Slostes "a tho Of
spirited Wing yocaIists, who trcversed ali the neigh
boring Counties of NewYorls and New-Jersey
throughout the late contest, singing Wing songs at
Conventions and town meetings, will give Bail Al
the Apollo on Monday evening Of next week They
long worked faithfully and freely for The Good
Cause, and we trust those Wings who attend Balls
will see that this ono is crowded The tickets cost
bur dollar. (See Cardl
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-04

r- TaE VINO ALnAsAe.-The third edition
- ,h;s nssful Register is row ready.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-04

The WIG Members met the same evening
and nominated with entire unanimty-
For u s. Sexaior-JoHN C, CLARK, Chenongo
ESr Sseretdryef State--ARCtI. MCINTYRE. Albany
Ccaptrolisr-SAMUEL y. RUGGLES. Nsw-Yoyk
Attorney General-B. DAVIS NOXEN, OnonGnga.
Trsasurer-JUDSON w. SHERMAN. Aleeany.
Cersmissarv Gsne-7i-ISAAC TELLER, Duchess.
snrpevor Gen,ral-EByyARD UODD. Washington.
Regents Of the JAMES STEVENSON, Albany,
rafpcrsftp SDUpLEY SBlDEN, New-York,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-04

Azariah T.. Fiagg, of Albany. ~
H. J.. Red6eld, 10; I'D Ferguson &; others o. y
For Treasurer. :,
BENJAMIN Enos. ......-50 Thomas Harrington, %
Fbr .9t,orncy General: =.
John Van Buren, 47 Rufus W. Peckham 10
For Sarreyor General
Hugh Hesey50 80. Blank |. Sidney Lawrence AZ.
For CorrissarD General:
Henry Storms (iucunlbenV unanimously.
For Regents Of tie Uaipersitg.
Martin Van Buren,, WIN. G. BoucG, lin place of
WIN. Campbell, deceased, and Joseph Russell, re-
signed)- unanimousy.
The Caucus then adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-04

p a baltimore Jan so. VIM Patton. aged g; james L.
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.

At meeting of the Stockholders Of the Vir.
g'nla Female Institute, held in Staunion on Sat-
urday the 9TH instant, for the purpose of organic
ing the company, the following gentlemen were
elected Trustees, Wis Rt. Rev. WIN. Meade, A.
II. II. Stuart, esq, Rev. +. T. Cas,leman, N.
Z. Kinney, esq, William Kinney, esq, DR.. F.
Il. Strbling, Thomas ]. Niche, esq.,, John H.
Peyton, esq. and Robert S. Brooke, esq.
The Board have since proceeded to complete
their organization by electing the Rt. Rev. VIM.
Meade, Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia, Pre-
s'dent, and appointing Geo. Eskridge, ESQ.,, Sec
rotary, and j. b. Breckenridge, esq.,, Treasurer.
We understand that the subscriptions to the
stock now amount to near ten thousand dollars,
and that they will very probably reach fifteen
thousand.
The buildings are to be commenced immedi-
ately, as will be seen by an advertisement invit-
ing proposals for the work, in another column.
The location selected for them is beautiful and
commanding one, in the west end Of town.
Stanton is certainly taking a fresh start in the
world. We have never known any thing like
the spirit of enterprise and improvement which
now animates all classes Of our citizens.-And
indeed we can see no reason why it should not
be so. What with our fine location, the magnifi-
cent Public Institutions located among US, and
our admirable Seminaries of learning, we should
OF verify be dull and spiritless people if we
did no. begin TO think something of ourselves.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26
ARMY WORM.

The Harrisonburg Republican, in reply to off
inquiry in regard to the alleged appearance of the
Army-Worm in Rockingham. says 1--WE as.
sure our friend Of the Spectator that if 1t be
misnomer, the mistake cannot properly be charged
to US. We received our information personally
from several intelligent farmers, who all concur
red in styling it the vertable "Army- Worm,"
whose ravages are so much dreaded. This worm
did not cut the roots of the grain, but trimmed
the stalks completely, and travelled with rapidty
from field 10 field, in the sections of the county
where it appeared"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26
INCHOATE RIGHTS.

The intelligence that the Mexicans were about
to cross the Rio Grande, which came at first as
rumor OF doubtful truth, is confirmed by the last
advlces from Texas. 1t is said that their object
Is TO carry into effect the resolution of the Mexi
can Government to extend their boundary as far
east as the Neuces. There is an intimation in
one OF Inc Texan papers that application had
been made or would be made to our Government
Tor troops to drive back the invaders.
The "Unlon' at Washington, in alusion 10
un's in'imation, expresses the opinion that 'the
Texans themselves SHOULD collect their own yo-
lnnteers and march 10 repel the Mexicans from
their bordeEs.' What becomes of the ;ncboote
right over Texas which MIR. TYLER claimed as a.
gaInst Mexico in case analogous TO this! When
we took occasion not long since 10 inquire of the
official journal whether the present adminstra.
ton held the same view on this point an air of
ailronted patriotism assumed and we were
told that an American could not condescend TO
answer such question.
bnt we nave the answer nOw-and more in an
aspect OF humiliation than with a look Of conde-
scenslon. 'slf the troops of Mexico" saws the
ofhclal journal, shave crossed the Rio Grande il
would be better for Texas TO clear her own con-
Times at once, than wait for the movement of our
REGULARS. We hazard nothing in saving that
such' 100, would be the decided preference of
"our own Government. We had understood, in
deed, that such was also the determination i'm
ieXas, II the Mexicans should be found hover
ing In the country between the Rio Grande and
me Neuces. We do not mean to say that, if
''lhe TEXANS should be found wanting to them
"selves, we should suffer hostile foot to tread
her legitimate soil, as as her Congress- and
'her convention hare ratified our propoyitions.-
"Ihe United States will never be found wanting
I'm what she owes to her own high character, or
''to the best interests of her friends"
The boasting at the end of this paragraph does
not conceal the backing out of the beginning
Both are done with wretched grace. We will
venture here the guess tina, If annexation is not
finally defeated it will be because England does
not choose to press her purposes in that quarter
with the energy and decision which have charac.
terlzed her steps thus far in the business. Whe-
Their she Will relax or not we leave those to iudge
who know most concerning the probabilities on
that point.-BnN. .7Elericnn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26
--------------------
"LIGHT HOUSE IN THE SKY"

ln giving description of the National O5ser-
vatory at Washington, which bears the modest
title of "Depot of Charts and Instruments. the
National Inellgencer says:
alt is impossible to refrain from single re-
Election on The Inconsistency which often marks
the course of party in regard 10 public men and
measures /; for, whilst President Adams was de-
nounced for recommending in 1925, just such an
institution, and Virginia and all the chvalry Of
the South were invoked by the Richmond Enqui-
rer, and other influential prints, to rise up and OPP
pose to the death the mons.rous proposition, here
has been the very thing executed under ito its
credit be it spokeD) Democratic rule, and not a
whimPer Of disapprobation of the act has been
heard In all the land of strict construction from tho
Potomac 10 the Pee Dee"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26
COUNTY COURT-MoNDaY.

JEFFERSON KINNEY, ESQ.,, was reelected Clerk
of the County Cour, Of Augusta on Monday last.
There were upwards of thirty Magistrates on the
bench and the vote was unanimous. This speaks
well for the fidelity and ability with which Mr..
n. has hitherto discharged the duties of his office,
and his general acceptableness as an officer.
All the old Cons,ables of the County were re-
appointed, except Mr.. WILLIAM II. BELL, of the
Middlebrook district, who is succeeded by Mr..
BENJAMiN +. LARsw.
The following gentlemen were recommended
by the Court to the Executive for commission as
Magistrates :-ARcHER NJ. MooRE, JAMES b..
cHANAN, THEopHILus GAMBLE, JAMES r. BELL
JACOB kisER, SHELTON S. ABNEY, VIM. HARRus,
SAMUEL ID. CRAWFORD, JR., JOSEPH d. CRAIG,
and CLINTON G. MILLER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26
A STRANGE REVELATION.

The following remarkable statement is made
by the Washington correspondent, of the New
York Herald-a paper in which we generally
place very little reliance, but which has been
heretofore often quoted by our opponents as reli-
able authority against the Wings. Its certainly
curious development, and if IL be true, will make
some noise in the world
at may not be known, but such is the fact.
that Col. Polk was, before the assembling of tho
Baltimore Convention, an aspirant for the Vice
Presidency Himself and friends, during last
winter, regarding it to be settled that Mr.. Van
Buren, would receive the nomination, opened a
correspondence with the renowned sorcerer of
Lindenwad, and his friend, the modern Cato.
In this correspondence, it is said, the President,
that Is, conceded with Mr.. Van Buren, in his
view on the Texas question, and promised large
favors to the clique now centered at Albany. In
order, also, 10 make sure of the nomination, Col.
Polk prepared letter. it is asserted, against Tho
.4nneaation Of Itrns, and, in company with Cave
Johnson, went to the Office of the Nashville U,,io,,
and asked Harris to insert it. This, when he
was acquainted with its contents, Harris refused
to do. In the meanwhile, other counsels prevail
ed, and MIR. Folks opinions underwent a radical
change. But it is furthermore said, that a COPY
of this letter. properly authenticated, is in possess
sion of the modern Cato, together with other let
tiers from MIR. Polk on various subjects" -Virg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26
DoRRlsM AND DEMOCRACY.


1--WE do not see," says the N. Y. Journal Of
Commerce, show any Intelligent man ,cho Ia,
examined the subject, can come to any other con.
clusion than that Dorrism is inconsistent we will
not say with the prosperity, but even the exist.
ence OF republican institutions for any consdera.
BILE period Of time."
While making this observation the paper SO
speaking declares its conviction that the Demo
cratic party, SO called, as body, do not approve
Of Dorrsrn.
Ii Is a little strange that Of two convictions en-
pressed IN as many sentences the one should
show clear and sound judgment, and the other
an ignorance Of facts, or dimness of perception,
altogether remarkable. The Intelligence which
marks The first opinion would seem 10 be strange
~ at variance with the paipable mistake in the
second.
There is scarcely prominent man in the Polk
party who has not avowed himself a favourer Of
Dorrism. The second officer Of the Administra-
ton. MIR. DALLAS, has sought public occasions
Tor the declaration of his sentiments on this sub
ject, and has predicted that DoRR would be raised
| by the Democracy to high honours. Gen. JACK
SON and Mr.. VAN Buren, have written letters, and
Mr.. BANCROFT has vented transcendentalism in
behalf Of Dorr and his principles.
| The Providence Journal records prediction
"that in less than two years anti-ren,ism will he
ga cardinal principle of the (Democra,ic] party
"for anti-rentism is as legitimate consequence
"of Dorrsm as Dorrism is of Locofocoism; and
''already it has received the sympathies Of the
"men who lent the first helping hand to the Dorr-
sites OF Rhode Island.''
1t is difficult TO say how far the tendency will
go which has developed Dorrism in the regular
process of its unfoldings. What we have to
hope. however, is, that when the worst has come,
4 the renovating change will be at hand, TO make
all things better-.american.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26
LETTER FROM MIR. CALHOUN.

The Hon. JOHN G. CALHOUN, in reply to let
ter from the citizens of Mobile, inviting him to
visit that city, addressed them long letter in re-
lation TO the important matters that came under
his charge whilst Secretary of State. With re-
gard to Oregon he says:
'The absorbing character of the negotiation i'm
reference to Texas did not so engross my atten-
ton as to neglect that of Oregon. AS soon as
the former was sufficiently despatched, and the
business of the Department brought up, entered
on that. left it in an unfinished state, and, as
is still pending, am at liberty TO speak Of
the course took in reference to it; but trust,
when 1t comes to be made public, it will not be
less successful in rnee.ing your appreciation and
mat OF the country generally. 1t is subject not
without great difficulties; and l feel assured
shall be Pardoned for expressing hope that j.
may be conducted by those to whose hands it is
entrusted 10 finish the negotiation so as to bring
it to successful and satisfactory termination,
and thus avoid an appeal to arms. Neither coun-
try can possibly gain any thing by such an APP
peal, or can possibly desire it, if it be honor
ably avoided
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26

u would advise those in want of elegant
furniture, and particularly such as may wish to
supply themselves Sin weddng-haste," to call at
the ware-room of our townsman, Mr.. A. d. Chan
dler. 1t is his intention, we understand. to keen
always on hand large supply of Furniture, of
every description, and we feel sure fren the spe-
cmens of his workmanship we have seen, that
there can be no inducement hereafter to send a.
broad for such articles, wheiheras regards quality
or prices. An establishment such as Mr.. Chandler
proposes to keep, is something new among us.
and we consider it but an act Of justice to his
Iaudabe enterprise thus TO call public attention
TO il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26
DEMOCRACY

On Friday last, might have been seen on board
the boat going from Washington to Acquia Creek
an old gentleman who had been for upwards of
twenty years a Clerk in one of the Depart-
moments at Washington, on a salary of $1,000
per annum, and who has just been removed from
Office. On this salary the old man, by the strict
est economy, managed TO support wife and sew
erai children. Remaining so long in one Office,
ne mas become almost machine that is incapa-
PIE OF being worked but in one way. Knowing
no otner business bnt the one of which he has
6eeh oePrived-he is too old TO learn, and must
look forward TO life OF grinding poverty for him
self and famiy-his children too, will probably
be deprived OF the blessings of education
,, no charges Were brought against this old man.
lie had not neglected his d1ties or brawIed in
politics, and yet he was turned oct. And this is
democracyH '
While on this subject, we will mention tina,
Mr.. Joshua Poythress, Custom Honse of;ner
at City Point has been gOillo,ined by the newly
made Collector Of this Port.
Mr.. p. is worthy man, and has been in oace
ever since Mr.. J. Q. Adams administrator
PefersJuyg InteMaencey.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-06-26

manent reduction Of the debt of the Company
was $4,000 90, whereas the amour, was 81 ,s2S,.
Is so applied.
l4th. The Board think it right and proper a.
gain TO call the attention Of the Stockholders to
the fact, that the Valley Turnpike Company en-.
tered into contract with the Messrs. Pennyback-
ers, on the l2,h day of December, 1889, to con.
struct six miles Of the Valley Turnpike Road, and
In consideration of their having subscribed and
taken 432 shares of the capital stock of said Com.
pany, amounting to $lO,S00, the said Compa-
ny guaranteed to the said contractors all the stock,
so subscribed for by them, which may remain in
their hands not disposed Of on the LIST day Of May,
1916, to be worth S75 in the hundred a, that time,
under which guaranty the Company may be liza.
bic for an indefinite amount over and above the
amount now reported, depending upon the worth
OF the stock at that time, and the amount of the
stock then remaining in their hands uadisposed of.
18th. Notwithstanding the necessity of repair
ing the bridges herein referred to- the Board is of
the opinion, unless some unforeseen accident
should occur, that the Company can keep the
road in good repair, pay the interest upon its en-
tire debt. and reduce the debt not less than 5 900
the ensuing year. All Of which is respectfully
submitted. JOHN w. RICE,
Pres. y r. C..