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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-13

DIPLOMATIC MOVEMENTS His Excellency, Al.
Donelson, recently appointed U. s. Minister to
Prussia, as successor TO Mr.. Wheaton, arrived
yesterday at the City Hotel route to his destina
ton Inv ENGLAND
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-13

DISTINGUISHED DErARTURE.-The Hon. Daniel
Webster, whose arrival in the city was announc-
ed in yesterdays Herald left the Aston House last
evening, for Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-13

MUsIcAL.-We understand that Mr.. Templeton,
the vocalist, has arrived at Baltimore, from very
successful professional tour to the South and West.
He will be in New York in few dayss and viii
then give series Of concerts or musical enter
tainments. With the exception of Madame Pico's
concert, which was well attended last night, we
have had little in the way Of concerts since last
fall, when Templeton and De Meyer were both
in this latitude
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-13

STEAMSHIP MASSACHUSETTS leaves this morning
for Washington. She is in fine trim and in good
sailing order. Her appearance on the Potomac
May induce the government to purchase or char
ter her for the Gulf.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-13

Metallic Tablet Razor Strop, the most caro-
fully manufactured article extan and cd by
having used it Indispensable where comfort i required 10
shaving. AFor sale by @. SAUNDERS SON,
1T Broadway, opposite Howard Hotel
Portable Shaving and Dressing Casss-Ths
subscbe ASSORTMENT embraces every variety the above.
the articles contained ia them being Of Vie very best quality
q. SAUNDERS 4 son, III Broadway, !,
few doors above CourtlAndt !
Wright's indian Vegetable pills, In addi-
ton 70 their being one Of the best medicines 70
Astonishing -Four or I'VE said Indian Vegetable Pills. taken
nd the body ofthose morbid humor. which, II lodged tho
through the shoulder blades difficulty Of athng
lency swarthy yellow complexion and other symptoms OF
an inflammation or torpid state Of the liver.
Wright Indian Vegetable Pills also thoroughly Gle
the stomach and bowels of all bilious huors and other
purity; and therefore certain for cods dysete
cholera morbus and disorder Of the ntesne They
also aid and improve digestion and give health
and vgor 70 the whole frame, well drive diseases Of
every name from the body.
CAurIoNt should be remembered thar by the
Of Samuel Reed who sells medicine supporting be Indian
Pills Gay doors Of Market Balti
agent Of mine, neither guaranty
uine any that he has for sale. M
The only security against imposition 10 purchase from
unless he show certificate Of agency
York WILLIAM WRIGHT
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-13

the new Board viii equal the expectations Of our
citizens, and that by rigid and well adapted sys-
tern ofprudence and economy. they may be able,
at least, to very materially diminish our taxes and
assessments, and institute some new method of
reform in our municipal government, so much
neaflal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-13

can army. HIS dying moments were not cheored by the
presence Of family and friends he fell the field
OF battle where the soldier would wish TO die but his
valuable life was taken by the hand Of Mexican robber
and assassin
The nation where these things are Of every dsy oc
currcncc. calls itself civilized
From the New Orleans Bulletin, May Al
NO later information has been received from the army
on the no Bravo than was published In our second ed
uon o. saturday morning We have seen, however, q
number OF private letters which give clearer insight
into the state Of affairs From the best Information we
can get we do not anticipate any serious disaster to the
man body OF the American army The camp Of Gen
from himself and other officers of the army evncc no
apprehensions whatever We infer that X is entirely
imPrcgnaoe except to assault by greatly superior
tho Mexican soldcry have attempted to carry strong
mold by coup de aoin and, although hr from
placing the low estimate that's usually put on the cha
ssc.eI o. me Nexicsn io.ceswe do not believe they
CURED to storm brcastwork in the face Of heavy can
nonsde We doubt mot. therefore. that Gen Taylor viii
e ss,s 70 keep p: PM 4 he d end
With regard to Point Isabel we do not feel % conf
dent though that place is also we'll defended by nature
and Art ana you'd also receive, as We hope. ssasonabe
ever for the Mexicans TO make an attack on that place
and hthsy moved With any degree Of CELEBRITY after The
~ 70 which Captain Ihorntons company cut
Point Isabel a. we'll tho main cncampment would be
able to make gallant defence and require most skI
full and courageous attack from numbers greatly supe
rior. .tt
The following American vessels of war, and perhaps
others whsh we do not now recolec at present In
the ,s Gull and we may suppose are in communication
entire Gulf coast on learning that the Mcxicsns have
commenced hostilitics, viz the nag ship Cumberland
Commodore Conner the Potomac, Rarisan. John Adams
Flrt There i also quite strong naval force on the
Westeyn coast Of Mexlco, quite sucient we thuk with
the "a q American sestlen In California, y hAs poe
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
.SSW AW ~ 10 Ns-
THURSDAY, JULY 80, 1876.
REFORM CONVENTION.

A writer in the Richmond Enquirer, who signs
himself can Eastern Republican," and is endorsed
by the Enquirer as jealous friend of the move
mcnt objects both to the time and place Of holding
the proposed State Convention on the subject Of
Constitutional Reform. The season 9TH OF Au-
gust) he says is ''too hot" and Staunton s<too mac
cessibe compared with other towns, and belongs to
the well known Convention side Of the Blue Ridge,
where no salutary inluence can of course be exert
ed" He proposes, therefore, that the Convention
assemble in the Capitol of the State ON the 18th of
December next, and that every county be urgently
solicited to send numerous delegation posi-
BILE, not Of sectional ultraiss, but of patriots who
delight to contemplate the grandeur and glory Of
Virginia us one united whole-who can meet in a
spirit of forbearance and concession, and who NAV
compromise the vexed question of Representation
upon terms satisfactory both to the East and the
West.
We think it very apparent that the present ap
pointment must be failure, and if the Convention
is TO be postponed until the winter, Richmond
would undoubtedly be the most suitable place Of
meeting--while under other circumstances Staun
ton would be preferable and more convenient to tho
whole State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30

To believe that MIR. BUCHANAN was sincere when
he said that he ignorant of the search into the
private State papers and disapproved of it. But
does he condemn the crime by Keeping the crimi-
halls still on high salary? Why does he still re
main silent when such charges as MIR. CoLToN
makes are published in such a permanent and i'm
posing form! The charges are SO clearly made
and SO strongly supported that Mr. BUCHAHAN must
either clear himself forfeit the esteem of honora-
BILE men. Is there Senator who would conde-
sccnd to do, even against political opponent, what
MIR. BUCHANAN did to ruin the character of HENRY
CLYf III they would not do it themselves, let
them not be too hasty to heap pretormen, on him
who has done it.
Ii he will clear himself from the charges made
against him-that he betrayed Pennsylvania on the
Tariff IN the last Presidential Election--that he
still sanctions this British Free Trade party by sup
porting them through all their iniqnties under the
promise OF a Judgeship-that he did more than any
other man claiming to be man of honor would do
to injure the fair fame Of the great Statesman OF
our age, HENRY CLAy-tlat he encourages cor
rupon and villainy in his own Chief and princi-
pal Clerks by retaining them, with all their vii
lanies, about him. thus virtually approving the dis
graceful conspiracy of lngersoll against the name
and fame Of DANIEL WEBsrER-that he brought
the Country TO the verge of War by his nlamma
tory bravadoes in favor of the whole of Oregon
up to 90 4U, including his peremptory refusal tc
arbrate on any terms. and then deserted the Coun
try by surrcndering all North of 400, and leaving
all south OF that i'll the possible shape coult
be left in-,hat he now feels that he has bctraye,
the People and wishes to escape their verdict b,
being canonizcd into saintcd Judge if he trie
to clear himself from these charges, then it will b.
time enough to talk Of heaping high and holy hon
ors upon him.-But let not try to get rid OF
Presidential candidate by pensioning him off will
a Judgeship. Let him come before the People,
The more such men coming before the People tn
bettcr.-,Netp York JLiInlic
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
THE OREGON TREATY.

The New York Tribune gives full copy of the
Oregon Treaty, with Mr. Folks Message submit
ting the British proiler to the Senate and the ac-
campaigning documents. How and where these
State Papers were procured the Tribune does not
inform us. The English version of tho Treaty it
appears is correct-The free navigation of the Co
lumba river is pcrpctualiy, and not temporarily
surrendered, as the Democratic Press would make
us believe. The false pretence of the Union that
MIR. Polk in submitting the British proposition to
the Senate desired to be instructed not to accept the
offer is fully exposed, as also the subterfuges he has
had TO resort to in order to the wrath of the
valiant champions of Sd 40. Verify, Mr.. Polk has
involved himself, his friends, and his country in all
sorts Of difficulties and troubles during his short
term Of service.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
THE, FINANCES.

Mr.. JOHNSON, of Md, in the Senate on Saturday
the 18th, closed his speech on the Tariff with the
following important statements as to the condition
of the finances of the Government Congress had
appropriated $40, 69l this session and ST. ,957
600 in addition this morning.-The Naval bill was
to pass, appropriatiug $4.436,O0OS the Army bill
S6,SO3,OOO; the Civil and Diplomatic bill So, 470, :
GOO, and for the West Point Academy $l2' 900.
Then there was 81 100000 for the Post Office
more than was earned by the Department. Con
gress would have to appropriate at least .Gfty,fom
millions one hundred and eighty nine thousand dol
lars; and if all the public bills pass S6S, 766 66Si
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
DUTY ON SALT.

1t Is feared by some that an erroneous impression
may be made on the public mind by what we did
not say in relation to the duty on Salt in our last
paper. We freely admit that the duty on this art-
Gle under M'Kay's bill would be lower than
under the present Tariff, and we only expressed
surprise at its being taxed at all in Democratic
Tariff 1t was an enormous offence in the Wings
to ''aX the Poor Mans Salt" and why is it not
wrong in Democrats to subject it to duty equal
to oNE-FIFTH ofits cost? Why was it not placed
on the same footing with those other necessaries of
life, tea and coffee2
Taking the Liverpool Salt, the cost of which is
about twenty cents per bushel, the duty according
to M'Kay's hi! would be 4 or cents on each BUSH
ell. Twenty cents, however, is not the average
cost of Salt, some being imported as low as six
cents per bushel.
Our Neighbors Of the Democrat say the duty
is reduced by the Tariff one hundred per cent.
which, according to Gunter, would make it free
article
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
DEDICATION OF JACKSON HALL

The edifce erected in Washington by BLAIR s.
RIvEs out of the bountfuness of the public plumber
which fell TO their share as Printers to the Govern
ment, and which they have named after their great
Patron, was formally dedicated to the uses of the
Party, as headquarters OF 'the Democratic Assoc-
alton Of Washington city" on the late anniversary
of our National Independence. A most exiravagant
and fabulous Letter was read OH the occasion from
Blair & Rives, which seems to aim at the establish
ment of new mythology, of which JACKSON is the
deity.-it says that ''Mr. JEFFERSON sighed in
raia'-(and we may presume only sighed for
what General JACKSON accompGshed;;" and that
he it was who 'fully installed Democratic prnci-
pies in the direction of the Government! The Ad-
ministrations of MADISON and MONROE are not re-
cognized by it as worthy of the name Of Dcmocra-
tic. This is clear admission of the modern origin
OF the Party, and that it has no affinity with the
old Democratic Republican Party of the country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
THE RANDOLPH NEGROES

The Sidney (Ohio) Aurora, of the llth, saws
these negroes remain on Col. Johnson's farm near
PlqGa That paper condemns, in decided terms. the
conduct OF the citizens of Mercer in the late out
break, and insists that-''They should have made
their objections known before the land was pur-
chased, and not waited until they had drawn the
the blackstone $32 ,00O-and then raised an ann
ed force and refused 10 let them take possession OF
their property, as they have DONE We look upon
the whole proceeding outrageous in the extreme,
and the parcipators should be severely punished
What makes the thing worse, is the fact that a
number OF those who We're fiercest in their oppos-
ton to the blacks, oudest in their threats to shoot.
&c, were the very men who sold them land re-
celved wages for constructing the buildings, and
actually pocketed large amount of money for pro-
visions, not two weeks before the arrival of the poor
creatures, whom they have SO unjustly treated."-
Ricimond Times
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
SENATOR FROM MAINE.

The term of the Hon. GEORGE EVANS in the
Senate of the United States will expire on the
9TH Of March 1916, when he will retire from pub
lie life. We regret that personal considerations
will not permit him to remain in the service Of his
country, whose interests he has long faithfully and
honestly watched over. The Tariff of 1912 owes
its existence perhaps as much to Mr.. e. as to any
other man in the country, none having battled more
manfully for its adoption, or stood more firmly in
its defence. Nor is he a ''tower of strength" on
this question alone but in the discussions on all the
important qestions which have come before Con
gress he has shown himself to be a Statesman.
j. w. BRADBURY has been elected to fill his
Mace
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30

SANTA ANNA:-A letter from Havana, received
at the Boston Merchants Exchange, dated July
9TH, says that SANTA ANNA and Gen. ALMoNrE,
with others, were to embark at Havana in the next
steamer for Vera Cruz, or in British brig-ofwar
The American Consul at Havana had advised
Com. CONNER of this fact. Two late arrivals at
the South bring rumors nearly coinciding with tho
above. The New Orleans Bee of the 18th thus
notices one of them:
The revenue cutter .McLdne arrived in our port
on Saturday, bringing advices from Havana to the
"a instant. 1t was the general belief in Havana
That upon the arrival Of the English steamer of the
9TH instant for Vera Cruz, Gen. SANTA ANNA would
leave at once, with his friends ALMoNTE and Re-
JON, for MEXICO This determination on the part
OF the eX-President has been formed upon his re-
celving assurances that the Castle of San Juan do
Ulua would, upon his arrival, declare in his favor
1t was currently believed, from the language utter
ed by SANTA ANNA, that should he return to DOW
er, he would prosecute hostilites against the Uni
tea States with.the utmost vigor. The departments
OF Tamaulipas and Vera Cruz are both said to BIO
ripe for revolt
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
THE SPOLS SYSTEM.

In addition to the Presidential guotine, it APP
pears, the Democratic members of Congress are
armed with the power Of beheadiug office holders.
Read the following letter from the Hon. Augustus
Aurelius Chapman, who has been invested with
all the powers Of the Postmaster General in his dis
trict
DEAR SIR,-I received your letter some time
since relative to the appointment of Postmaster at
the Warm Springs, and awaited some time for the
arrival of the resignation of Mr. Crawford but that
falling TO come, | have determined to have the
change made, and have appointed Mr. McGuffin the
Postmaster at the Warm Springs. The depart
ment is kind enough to permit me, on all occasions,
to make any change desire in my district.
Respectfully yours, &c.
AUGUSTUS AURELIUS CHAPMAN"
This letter was addressed to DR.. peterborough,
at the Warm Springs, and explains the removal of
our former townsman, Mr.. JONI CRAwroRD, from
the office of Postmaster at that place
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30

01- The Richmond Republican thus concludes
some appropriate remarks on the subject of the
New Tariff bill-"France, the great rival of our
mother country in arts and arms, is giving us an ex-
ample of wisdom and sef-defence which we would
do well to initiate. NJ. Guizot, so long suspected
of an undue partality to Great Britain has pro
claimed, I'VE shall make no sacrifice to England;
Our MARIN is oar O,cn industry, our oaun trade
first and aboUe all. This must be our rule
There spoke the great statesman, who, while he
has ever shown an indifference to the mere martial
renowh which is so dear to France, and repressed
the morbid pride which has ever sought to wipe off
in new struggles the defeats Of ancient wars, has
proved himself true and unyelding when her sub
santlal interests are at stake-sagacious to perceive
and prompt to prevent, great and real danger to
her national independence.
why cannot America adopt that rule, and in
scribe it upon her banner, Om O,cn ind,astrv our
o,cn trade, first and ADORE ALL Why rush, from
the extreme of frenzed passion against Great Bri-
tain, to indscriminate homage and devotion, yield
ing to her fatal embrace the life blood of our secu
rity and strength 2"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
ACKNOWLEDGING THE CORN,

We received from our friend Mr.. GEORGE c.
BoURLAND, on Friday last, a bag of Roasting Ears
decidedly the finest we have seen this season.
even from the most forward gardens--for which he
will please accept our thanks. We had heard that
his crop Of Corn was hard to beat, and now we
know it. Prosperity and happiness attend him.
May every thing around him flourish like his Com
ej~ Senator Haywood. Of North Carolina, re-
signed his seat in the Senate on Saturday last-it
IS supposed because Of his opposition TO the new
Tariff bill.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
THE TARIFF PANIC.

The panic, it will be perceived by reference to
the proceedings of Democratic meeting held in
Philadelphia. given in another part OF this paper, is
not confined to the Wing party, but has seized the
Democracy of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Cameron, the
Democratic Senator from that State, declared it a
few days since to be no IVhig panic, and from the
number of petitions which have been presented by
him, are induced to believe that the people ue,
neraly of that State regard M'Kay's bill as do
their Representatives in the lower House-all of
whom, save one, voted against it,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30

HE NHIGs IN CONGREss-Thc session of
Congress is soon TO close, and we cannot refrain.
before we part with many valued personal and DO
llilca friends from paying an humble, but we think
a deserved tribute, 10 the noble-hearted Whios who
compose the minority in both branches Of the Ma
tlonal Legislature. We need not. and indeed
could not, make iuvdous distinctions where all
have faithfully performed their duty and exhibited
their patriotism and ability They have found
themselves Overp0wcred by numbers. but in talents
they have not been eXcellcd and such has been
their uniform, consistent course, that even their op
pOnents have acknowledged their merits and often
yielded 70 them praise. They have composed an
opposition as respectable, in all its elements as was
ever before made 10 any administration in this or a
NY other country-and this opposition has been con-
Quoted In Inc most honorable manner. No spirit of
mere FACTION has ever reared its head-but the
measures OF the party in power have been contend
ed against upon principle, and i'm connection with
inc great interests OF the country. There has not
been so much party hem as VIC sometimes sec
but what IS far better, have admired the fidcli
ty and veal with which the Whics have Stood b,,
the right and resisted the wrong-and their upfIincb
ing devotion to the great CAUSE, which we firmly
believe IS yet to prevail and ultimately truunb =
The Wings in Congress have their reward pIrc,-
dy--nOt only In their own conscicnces for dufv
performed, and in tic appreciation OF the Whios Of
inc unoE-but in seeing that, although in a mi
norlty, they have not been without that inG,,encc
IN legislation. in some instances. which rnifOated
d. Nast' II 1t did not prevent, evil. "--,Ncr. Cd..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
DEATH OF G. J. McNULTY.

The New Orleans Delta states that Caleb J.
McNulty, the former Clerk Of the u. S. House Of
Representatives, private in the Young Guards of
Mt. Vernon, Ohio, died on board the steamboat Al
hsnbfa. on the 10th instant. His remains were
buried with military honors at Helena Arkansas.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30

MIR. HEALEY, an American artist, has been en-
ployed by the citizens Of Boston to execute paint
ing of DANIEI. WEBSTER defending the Ashburton
Treaty in the United States Senate. The painting
is to embrace onethird of the members ofthe Senate
strictly true to nature and full length portrait of
Mr.. Webster Two years, it is supposed, will be
required to complete it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
NO GOVERNOR

we have strange announcement to make
we have neither Governor nor Lieutenant Govern
OF at the seat OF government, and the functions OF
the office cannot be performed by any other person.
me circumstance is brought to our notice by the
fact, that an effort has been made to procure pro
clamaion for the arrest Of one VIM cambridge
Epes, supposed to be the murderer of +. Adoiphlls
Muir, OF Dlnwidde county. There being no per-
son IN Richmond to fill the gurbernatorial office
the proclamation cannot be obtained, and this i'm
poItant mode of eXpedting the arrest is of no a
vail. The Lieutenant Governor we learn, has
gone to LewIsburg to attend the Court of Appeals !;
ana uoy; smith is said to be practising his profess
sion In Faulnier.= Richmond Times
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30
hLlNoIs Vo1rxrEEas.-Thc last nnlnbcr Of

ILLINOIS VoLUNrEERs.-Thc last number of
the Alton Telegraph says:
''Great dissatisfaction exists among the officers
and men attached to the volunteer forces from this
State in consequence Of the first officers in COLI
mand being selected at Washington, without con-
suldng the views wishes of these who arc TO bo
commanded. This dissatisfaction is general one
and without regard to party so much so, that we
learn remonstrancc has been gotten M. and very
generally signed. against such proceeding"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-30

The disease known as the ."rot" threatens Inc
destruction Of the entire crop Of potatoes In the vi
ciniiy Of Columbia Pa.