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III. Calhom's Vie,cs of the Mexican W1r

Mr.. Calhoun's opinion of the war is Swallowed
forth In the following extract of letter called ont
by resolutions in relation to his course, adopted by
his fellow citizens Of South Carolina
'.What my opinions have been fully ex-
planned as to the course took in reference to the
Oregon question while under discussion but such
is not the case in reference to the Mexican 1t was
hurried through, without affording an opportunity
for explanation and now that we are involved il,
war, the sense of duty that would have compelled
free and full expression Of my objections to tho
course OF policy by which we are involved in il,
compes silence now, when it can be of no avail
and might tend TO retard its speedy termnation-a
consunnation which all who love their country
must desire"
AT the time the proclamation of war passed both
Houses, Mr.. Calhoun declared that she could pre-
vent the war if he could only persuade the Senate
to postpone the question hours"
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WOMAN KILLED BY HER HUSBAND AT
HER OWN REQUEST.

The following extraordinary case occurred short
time since at Wurtemburgh; we find it related in
late foreign journal:
Adam Gayring. man sixty four years of age,
OF honest and upright dealings, loved and respected
by all who knew him, presented himself on the 9Th
ult before the authorities at Heidenheim, and sta
ted calmly that he had just killed his wife His
declaration was Immediately taken. as follows =
MY wife" said he. las every one knows. has
been suffering for long time from Illness and at
times the pains she had to endure were such rs to
affect her reason; she lattery gave up all hopes of
recovery, and continually repeated that not only
was life torment TO her, but that she feared that If
died before her, she would be reduced to misery.
This morning, after had read together the 4ih
chapter of the Book Of Judges (they were devout
people and read the Bible every day she requested
me TO drive nail into her temple, as Jael did to
olsera, as such death seemed to her short and
easy, and would put an end TO her sufferings; she
forgave me beforehand for the act, of which she
absolved me before God and man. nail. she
said, would not cause great hemorrhage, and
would make but slight wound. AS soon as am
Dead she added, you can close the wound, put
me on clean cap, and no one will know anythinu
at all about it, After long resistance Continued
Gayrlng) gave way to the wishes of my wife, |
took nail and began to drive it into her left tenn
pie with hammer, but the nail was too weak and
the point, instead of entering, fattened itself on
the BONE then took small drill, but was equal
ly unsuccessful. My wife grew impatient, and
requested me to kill her at once with the hammer.
which accordingly did, by knocking in the skull.
The body of my wife is at my house, where you
can examine it at your leisure.'
The magistrate Immediately proceeded to the
house with medical man, and Gayring under
strong guard. They found the body dressed, upon
the bed. On the left temple there were two wounds.
and the right side OF the skull was knocked in as
low down as the temple. Beside the bed was a Ia
ble on which was bible, the nail, drill and ham
mer alluded to. On the ground was basin of wa
ter, in which the murderer, according to his own
declaration, washed his hands before presenting
himself to the authorities.
Gayrinng is now in prison he is perfectly calm,
and convinced that he acted we'll in fulfilling the
wishes OF his wife by putting end to her suffer
Ings Some Wurtemburg papers state that the in
habitants of the village of Gussenstadt. where the
murder was committed, left their work as soon as
they heard of the murder and spent the day in the
church. fasting and praying for the soul of the de-
Dortc1
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(YA
THE MORAL OF BURNS POETRY.

We know Of nothing more strongly illustrative
of the good effect of the poetry of Robert Burns
(says an exchange paper) than the following ancc-
dote, which is related in the February number of
the Knickerbocker:
sin the grenader company Of Scottish rcgi-
ment, forming part of the British army i'm Spain,
We're two pr,va'es; known among their companions
as the 'twa frlens from the steadiness Of their mu-
tual attachment, and otherwise much respected for
proprlety OF conduct. In one of the last skirmish
es that took place among the lower Pyrenees, when
the British soldiers drove their opponents from one
entrenched height to another, to the very confines
OF the sacred territory one Of the 'frens' received
severe wound in the thigh. During the few
weeks the troops were in cantonmeut, previous to
entering France, the wounded of the, rsgipent Law
IN church, and among them the Individual now
mentioned. His friend, in the intervals of duty.
afiectionately watched over him. On one occasion.
while visiting and cheering the sick of his own
company, the narrator, finding himself placed with
IN few feet of their bed, but in position where
he remained unseen, could not forbear stoppinu tn
admire the behavior Of the 'twa fricns and as he
confessed, his heart even melted TO tears on hearing
their conversation. Jamie, said the wounded man.
Il feel sac strang the day, that fain would hear
you read to me- Il am most willing , replied his
companion, 'but fear we can get nae books here.
ana It's Tar to my quarters We ken, dinna like
W iea'e YOU LOOK, was the answer, sin my
knapsack, there are twa books there-the Bible and
Burns poems If we read, continued he, looking
up TO his friend with grateful smile, Il dinna
muckle care which you get But, seeing his COM
panon look grave, and rather dispeased the patient
Immediately added, ooh. dinna think Jamie. | I'M
dervalue the Word o'Truth or wad compare the
divine VII ony human production but what mean
Is, that in my present condition, my mind, when
We read Burns, wad be sure to turn on something
gude-ior his descriptions are sac clear and sac
sweet, that they bring iher days and ither places
70 mind; my pains forgot. my thoughts wander far
knowes, gowans, and glnting burn and oh ia
ME, think upon my mither, and upon JEANNE
and my heart, a the same as WIZ the Bible, rises TO
God, through whose kind providence hope to re-
turn, never TO leave them nor Scotland mairr No
wonder the soldiers mingled their sobs and tears to-
gether at this touching spectacle"
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TALE BEARING.

Never repeat story, unless YOU arc certain it is
correct, and even not then, unless something is TO
be gained either of interest to Yourself or for the
good OF the person concerned. Tatng is mean
and wicked practice, and he who INDUCES in it,
grows more fond Of it in proportion as he is success
tul iryou have no good 10 say Of your neighbor,
never reproach his character, by telling that which
is false. He who tells you the faults of others in.
tends to tell others of your faults and so the dish of
news is handed from to the ether until the tale
becomes enormous. A story never loses any thing,
is wisely remarked but on the contrary gains in
proportion as it is repeated by those who have not
very strict regard for truth Truly. '"thc tongue
is an unruly member, full of deadly poison"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20
TIE HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY

The cavalry regiment Of Col. Humphrey Mar.
shall, mastering 1000 strong, are represented as a
body of most martial men. They are generally
athletic young men, riding splendid horses, and
their picturesque dress imparts to them a romantic
appearance. The hat particularly is very fanciful.
1t is drab beaver with broad brim, orhamented
with several gold stars, and looped up with gold
lace in the three cornered fashion of the Revolution
They all wear their boards unshorn, with boots,
over the legs of their trousers, reaching above the
knee, armed with huge spurs on the heel, and fac
ed with red mOrOccO--.N. q. DELTA,
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LACONIC EPISTLE.

Lord Brougham's son, who is yet minor, and
consequently dependent his father for support has
been noted somewhat Of late for his attention to
young actress of the French Theatre. His father
recently wrote him the following laconic epistle:
eff you do not quit her III stop your allowance"
To which the son replied
eff you do not double it III marry her."
The son will enjoy a seat in Parliament when he
becomes Of age
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20

We are informed in the Union that SO astonisLod
and rritated was Mr. Richie, at the appearance il,
that paper few days ago, of the quasi editorial ar
tcle on the Ilver and barbor bill, that Immediately
upon seeing 1T, he addressed note to the "UnonD
oice' saying III any manuscript articles appeared
again without his knowledge, or direction. he should
cut all conneXlon with the editorship of that pa
per."-.4terdndrio Ga=ettc.
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE,

Il NOW offer for sale the HOUSE AND LOT
= in Gallowstown, where John Cousins lived
The House has been put in good order is convcn.
iently arranged, and has good Garden lot attached
Possession may be had about the first of September
when the lease Of the present tenant expires Terms
may be known on application to me.
JOHN MCDOWELL.
Staunton, Junc 1S. 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20

MIR. Calhoun's friends are getting restless and
uneasy, and feel DESTROYS of opening the campaign
early. They will probably commence with an or
gan in Rlchnond--so. at least, it is said. In the
mean time, portion Of the Party in Virginia are
even against the Wings. We shall have Erorno
goolc & Go. against Hunter. Seldom and that no
litical sect--.4LeEaHdriG Gazette ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20

CLERICAL VITA DISTINGUISHED CLERGYMAN \
few weeks since, being requested, in one of our
churches, to open the services with prayer but not
having been invited to preach declined saying that
"if his friend was going TO do the moving he might
whet his own seville ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20
STAUNTON ACADEMY.

HiS SCHOOL will be opened again on the first Of
w september next, under the management of l..
AIuhLL ana JOHN j.. CAMPBELL, Esqrs the latter
SILeah ocng Professor of Languages the former of
etncnetcs. Entertaining full onGdcnce in BOTH tho
patronage. " F0
July 30. 1Sd6.-h,r
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LOOK HERE!

1--WE undersigned is suthorzcd to purchase for the
use OF the Western Asylum, three hundred Bar
Ies Extra Supcrhnc flour, for which cash will be paid
Those desiring to sell would do well TO call on him as
he will make contract earlier than the goth August
SAM'L. NJ. WOODWARD.
July ~, 1916. Steward Western AsvJDno
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20

1t is remarked that women must have their ,rifLs
while they live because they make none when they
die. In such case what would become of the old-
bachelors
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20

An Irshman in writing letter to his sweetheart
asking whether she would accept Of his love not,
writes thus of you don't love me, plaze send me
back the letter without breaking the seal"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20

''i will not kill thee" said stout quaker whom
a hlghwayman had stopped on the road. "'but will
hold thy mead under the water till thy breath de-
parts from thy body"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20

1t was remarked of Themistocles that he prefer
red marrying his daughter to a man who lacked
wealth, rather than one who lacked sense, Had
all fathers been Of this opinion. what lot of fools
the world would have been spared.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20
POETRY :.

i " IL i IL
MAN WAS NOT MADE MOURN.
There is voice which haunts me still,
Where'er on earth | be;
In lonely vale, on lofty hill,
And on the distant sea-
hear it in the silent night,
And at the break of morn;
And aye it crieth-dark OF light
Man was not made to mourn
In every stream that seaward flows,
That voice sautes mine ear;
In every wind that round me blows,
Its thrilling notes hear
In ev'ry sound of Natures heart,
The cheerful or forlorn,
This ever bears the better part
Man was not made to mourn!
The sun that glads the summer noon,
The light that blesseth all.
The myriad stars, the quiet moon,
The showers from Heaven that fall,
The flowers that in our meadows grow,
Our mountain paths adorn--
All, all, in their own fashion show
Man was not made to mourn
All Nature cries aloud-but man
Regards not Natures voice;
Perverteth her bengnant plan,
Her workmanship destroys
From her fair book the BRIGHTEST naoe
With impous hand has torn,
Yet still she cries, from age to age,
Man was not made to mourn
gentlest mother! may thy child
Ere long thy lesson read
Embrace thy precopts, loving, mild,
Thy fraternizing creed
Then shall the blessed end be known
For which he has been born
And all shall feel from zone to zone,
Man was not made to mourn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20

RE-NoMiNATED.-The Wings Of tho Eigh-
teenth Congressional District of PENNSYLVANIA have
nominated the Hon. Andrew Stewart for re-elcc-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20

a LADY's heart is said to be like fiddle because
i; is played on 10 the best advantage by a beau.
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AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY

WILL commence its session on Tuesday the
first day of September. Its friends may rely
on the same thorough organization and course Of
instruction as heretofore. prompt attendance at
the opening of the session secures special advanta
ges TO the pupil. r.. w. BAILEY.
August 8, 1876
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-08-20
STANTON SPECTATOR.
By RENTON HARPER.
Il f. r. MS

TIE II MS
90 Tas "SPECTATOR' is published once a
eceek at Too Dollars year, If paid in. aorance or
Too Dollars and Fifty Cents If delayed beyond The
pirdtion the year. No subscription TOLL be discon
tinued, but option ofthe Editor until all
ages are paid.
%. All communications TO the Editor by mail must
be postpaid, or they toiH not be attended 10.
co. ADVERTISEMENTS Of thirteen lines Tor
tsss) inserted three times for dollar and f,cenfy
foe cents for each subsequent continuance: Larger
advertisements in the some proportion AH6eraI dis
count made TO advertisers by the year.
Mr.. v. B. PALMER, American Newspaper and Ad.
vertsing Agent in the cities Of Baltimore
New York aud Boston. has been appointed Agent for
receiving aud forwarding subscriptions and advertise
this paper, at his Offices in those cities respcc
lively, viz:
BALrrMoRE, Southeast corner of Baltimore and Cal.
vert Streets.
PHILApELPHIA, No SO Pine Street.
New YoRK, No. 30 Ann Street.
BosroN, No. IA State Street.
o. In view Of frequent and necessary absence from
home during the summer, the Editor has engaged the
services &C his brother, Mr. GEORGE HARPER, as an
assistant in the editorship of the Spectator. All
hdcntal communications with the Office WILL therefore,
at such times, be held with him-Hc bcspeaks for his
assistant the kind consideration of his readers.
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SPRING sUPPLY,
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, DYE.STUFFS &c.

ilE Subscriber is receiving his Spring Supply of
- DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS DYE
ofUFFS, &c, from New York, which he will contin-
ne TO sell he has heretofore pledged himself TO do
low as can be bought in any other market either by
wholesale or Retail His stock is very large and fresh
and OF the best quality. JOHN X HART
Scottsyillc, April 2, 1876.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-27
A. n,

Professor Of vocal and instrumental muste.
Residence at the house formerly occupied %
the LAND OYrtcE.
TEfms-For scholars AZ their W fea-
denfes, Piano Forte with vocal music three
lessons per week, per month, gs 90
For single scholar, 3 lessons psr week,
per quarter 25 90
Fortbs same, attending tescber'g res.
idepce, per mo. Sc per quarter, 20 on
Scholars residing in the country, within
eight miles from town and furnishing The
teacher with conveyance, a single scholar 3
lessons per week, per month SIG 90
FeT quarter, so 90
I fheteacbe: IL desired 10 furnish binseif
@tb conveyance, an extra charge Of So per
month viii be made.
a liberal tednftioE 10 make 70 families hav.
ing more tl,an one pupil instructed.
The same charges or instruction on the
guitar.
dec 20 90 Iaas
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-27
Cheapest and Best Goods
IA nAtr1M nnItaE

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49, a..y. p.aa. ax,.s, ar tatsst stat
N'y 'Vga'+' aug -
assorted az Ffeheh w. hatt MUMMY :
nouah LIZ w. q, liz tt"s az isd gamssIiss snrs
sd tas.s !, , : bi \ sttinsst blns astsissfa :
Saf, gg5 aa1i5aadss FaaEv snttanaaas broad
a4t,tan dsmask he'd tisks. brown linen, net.
INV ! tshita ana btnwn table etaiFs. Cant6n,
a,sSnsts Hsbbals. melsskin cashmere. btael
Ainasa. staaa r,trasiaB. aasbttad Easiisb
piaga, tissrbsd dsmesifs, nBbiaaSbBs
a. saddle t~anFsts, roiefsd aambties, black
h !. 4att5b v~atvsts, extra Hua black
siit fish ff6sbs. Carsaia and corded skirts.
r.m elastic susnpndafs, black silk travats.
furniture prints. Madras Handkerchief, La
dies Stockings Of all kinds, mems hslfhose.
Ladies night caps, children do, matfass bind.
tuss, wofsted do, e6atdo, worsted serge white
aud euIUfed hlut gloves, cotton umbrellas
b]onbets and bonnet rl0gohi linen po5om
hittI, sue eemos Nspe" anu "''"" ""S'''S
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-27
EDUCATION ON CHRISTIAN
PRINCIPLES.

pkINJiFItbEt
Atontiougs Classical and Commercial Boat
ding and DAY school The Rev John
Hufite tats President Or Franklin Cpt=
legel Rector 70 commence on the Isl
January tB4B.
The course On instruction At this in7titea
Hon, will embrace, in the English and elassi.
uai department, minute and critical attention
10 composition, ]6i1tpii1a and phd1t5sg ~ hlI IT,
branches, The application Of the rules Of
pfdRUdR In the structure and scanning 81
Greek aud Latin verse, is REGARDED rs an exc
erEise indispensable toward d thorough
knowledge and appreciation Of the beauties
uT ancient poetry,
tshatl be ds we'll the never ceasing desire
aud Gaze NJ The rector and his assistants. 20 to
labor Ia the most important trust committed
to them, that their pupils, may, together with
irreproarhahlt moral and religious con
duetaeuutfe we'll merited fephtatioht Tor
souHH, useful, practical aud accomplished
scholarship. Az able professor, a native oE
Hungary with others 10 Be emplayei 1T ne
e]esaarvi will give Instructions in the French
. German and Spanish languages, also In
algebra, Ftlimrlry4 ttigunoHtstrY, [plain
and snherteall Theoretical and practical
surveying, linear drawing, Architecture and
Landscape painting.
The rector grounds hia hopes NJ continued
Patronage and liberal supp trt by ~ en-
ghlenad public, OH the successful sxpea
rIehta nF A quarter Of a century IN this teuna
fv aud Eutope@nn the strongest rec9mmer-
dalItns from distinguished citizens Of Louis
fana. and The Cafelinas and above all, on The
LARRY tested progress OF bis pupils, In moral
literary and scientific Improvement.
Particulars as 10 discipline, course VT stu
dies, vacations 80, &ca may Pc pbtained by
application to the Rev. Johh Bufke, Baton
Rouge.
1'Faaa on futfttN for day pupils IN The e-
smphtafy branches Of an English education
[spelling, reading, writing and arithmetic.
TanKs petbaHs soc, per month, Ell tRRics and
mathematics, stv paLbAas per month, modern
t,anJuases with other studies BtBttt nUttAus
per month.
rntE h Ii bizhop OF the Dibhese OF La, The
Rev Francis l. Hawks, y y rector Of Christ
Church, New UfieRus, The Rev, Daniel Y
Lewia. rector VI Grace Church g. Francis
vile, The Rev w D lacy, d u rector Of the
Southern institute, ufyodhE ladies, Jackson.
La, Natshitoches, the Hon, Y q CsmphEllf
Gen. p A Morse, James Taylor aud Charles
Bultafd, Esus.
Alexandria. John X Btgee, ESD Dr.. ia.
wilson, upelousas, Judge Over9ah, Hon, OR
King &c. &c.
Dohaldsonville. Judge Nichols,
Hiton Rouge, y u Avery, ESD &c.
The Prospectus Of the Boarding School
&c. will be issued In a few days,
y The teacher Whose services have been
engaged. speaks French with the 1uenov and
correctness Of a wall edoeated native Of
France. I
December i3th, 1915,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-27
BEAL & SON.

Dealers in groceries, provisions, b arHWat
shoes sc, would inform their customers an
the public generally, that they now have an
viii continue ID keep On hand 4 complete as
aaftnent Of the above articles, which The.
are determined 10 sell as low for cash A
they can be had IN this place.
GROCERIES 81 PROVISIONS.
Flour. whiskey, bacon, lard, Havana, ant
Rio coffee. brown, white aud loaf sugars
family and scented soap. black and cayenne
pepper. Aiizpiee and cloves, hBtmsgs, CHINA
mon. ginger. salefBtts, mustard, starch, fine
and coarse salt, sperm and star candles, rice,
tmpefiat s]unpawief and black teas, pickles.
sardines. snuff. cigars. tobacco, indigo, olive
oil brandy, gin. rum, annesetta, wine and eiz
Der vinegar, B]tonghtnn's buffers,
HARDWARE &c.
Gait and wrot nails, Ames' shovels and
spades. trace. log and dog chains, Carolina
haes. Collins axes and hatthets, hammers
saws. bot and strop hinges, screws, tacks
hfads. augers. chisels mill and hand saw
Hiss. door. chest, cupboard and padloeks,
curry combs, table, POCKET and butcher
knives, iron and brass plated spurs, hand SAD
and dog Sfuns, shears and scissors. planes
aud plane bits. squares, rules, drawing
knives. pitchers, siBe knives and thread
avis, fasps, shoe lasts, cork screws, reWter
and brass ]fuszetz. iron and britannia table and
ten spoons. iapan'd waters and GandlastieFF,
tea fettIes and coffee mills, hand ahd cross
"a ws, shaaig aud plated bride bits, ladies
and swimmers, frying and dust pans, steel
yards. wire brass and haife sleeves, wash tet-
lies aud pots nf various sizes, g%ttddles,
4attae pans, spiders, ovens. door hooks aud
iapan'd bellows. lamp black, shoe
backing and brushes. cotton. wool and playa
ing cards. water and we'll buckets, axe htlves,
t]pelers. WashboardF, tubs, churns, cocoa Dip
par+. tin buckets and cups, pans. lanterns, oil
pots, lamps, plates, tunnels, rope and twthes
assorted siges, uakum, fsh lines and hoods,
sugar boxes, needles thread, buttons. hooks
and eyes, tooth brushes, combs, shaving
brushes, lead pencils and points, co.
ogne, pocket books and purses, german and
oilet glasses, german hafps, letter and fool.
zap paper, iah, waters, and steel pens, pow.
LEI shot. Iett, eobpefas. saltpetfe. salts salt
.ada. whiting, sulphur, and %GaHifhgf.
BOOTS g. SHOES.
Calf boots, seal and water proof do, cal
.ewed braganH, seal and. kip do, seal kipdo
or boys. ladies' seal bfoganE and gehtletBeh'B
%lipppfH daa. And ne fne and good an assBrt.
nent Of glass aud ofuekery ware az there's
Il town, al Of which we offer At the very
prices for rash.
We win also kerp on banda supply Of
saints. oil and btas hes
OCT 1 no 30 lB45