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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-29

The Richmond Times gives account of the
launch of an iron vessel for the u S. revenue ser
vice, from the ship-yard Of Joseph X. Anderson,
esq The vessel is called ''Polk," and is l2S feet
deck-26 feet beam, and 10 feet nine inches hold.
She is pierced for ten guns, and long gun amid
ships, and is to be supplied with two half beam ma
rine engines of fifty horse power each. 1t is said
to be the first iron vessel ever built in Virginia
The military companies OF Richmond and large
number of citizens were present at the launch, who
were Hospitality entertained after the ceremony by
the enterprizing proprietor Of the yard.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-29

a scene OF horrible butcllery occurred at Lancas
ter. Pennsylvania. on Saturday. A man named
John Haggerty, after shooting horse in the stree,
near his own house, went to the residence of Mr..
Meichoir Fordney, an aged and highly esteemed
citizen, whom, with his wife and child. he delibe-
rately murdered with an axe. Fordnev and his
wife. il seems, had been killed instantly the child
only hved few hours. The foul deed created in
tense excitement in the city.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-29

Snow fell at Albany and Utica, ". Y. on the
18th. The ground was covered to the depth OF
two inches.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-29
Co-A meeting of Golfers and Iron Manufactr

Go-A meeting of Golfers and Iron Manufactu-
rers was held in Richmond on the l3th which ap-
pointed committees to inquire into the state of the
Coal trade and Iron trade, and report their views,
to an adjourned meeting, of the effect likely to be
produced by the new Tariff upon their important
interests, in order that they may be laid before Con
gress. committee was also appointed to CORES
pond with persons interested in the Coal ard Iron
business in other States. The meeting was COM
posed Of members of both the great political parties
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-29

Or Education proceedings on Monday, unavoid
ably omitted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-29

In the Legislature, the Wings have a large ma
jority in both branches-l8 or 20 in the House
and in the Senate. The Wing majority for Ca
nal Commissioner, in the whole State, is not ascer
tained-but is supposed to he about 10000
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-29

NATHAN CLirroRD, Of Maine, has been appoint
ed Attorney General Of the United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-29

This gives IL wings, 6 democrats, and one in
dependent.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-29

IL. y. Levin, N. "A.
J. r. lngersoll, Wing.
Charles Brown, l.. +.
G. j. Ingersoll, l.. f.
J. w. Freddy, Wing.
j. w. Hornbeck, Whig.S
A. II. Mcllvane,, Wing.
John Strohm, Wing.
VIM. Strong, l.. F.
Richard Broadhead, l.. +.
Chester Butler, Whig.a
David Wilmot, J.. +.
James Pollock, Wing.
George N. Eckert, Wing.
DIR. Henry Mes, Wings
Jasper f. Brady, Whig.s
John Blanchard, Wing.
A. Stewart, Wing.
job Mann, l.. f.
John Dickey, Wing.
Moses Hampton, Wing.
J. w. Farrelly, Wings
Jas. Campbell. Wings
Alex. Irwin, Wing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30

MONEY MAnKBT.



The operations in the stock market" the past week,
have been to avery limited extent The cold wet dis
agreeable weather. and the suspension Of business gsns
y on Thursdsy have reduced transactions very much
ana made the week rather inactive one. The time
when the new tariff goes into operation 10 90 near at
nand, that very little business has recently been done
among the importing classes and the approach Of the
nsxt session Of Congress, has induced capitalists and
those engaged in stock operations pause and await
the movements at Washington In relation public az
fairs
The greatest anxiety exists see what will be done In
Congress in regard to the wars the message of the
President the reports from the different departments
particularly those from the treasury and war depart
msnts will be read with the grsatsst interest," they
will give insight into the movements of the
Government and the result Of those made for more
vigorous prosecution Of hosties, for amicabls ar
rangement Of the existing difficulties.
The Congress of Mexico meets about the same time
that Of the United States does and it 10 the impression
many that negotiations will be entered into Tor speedy
termination Of the war; but have very little faith in
the success Of any terms our government might pro
pose. The civil and military leaders in Mexico are
very dicult set 70 negotiate with; any and every
cencesson, made en- part, would be misconstrued
We must fight OUT and the way to bring matters to
proper and speedy settlement il to 60 into upsn an
extensive scale. What get from the Mexcans must
DO fought for and obtained at The cannens mouth We
have confidence in any terms they may agree 70 By
negotiation. They have respect for treaties and will
have until force them to- with the ability to
maintain whatever may be disposed to grant
We annex usual table exhibiting tho quotations
for certain stocks in this market for each day Of the past
week. and the close of the week previous 1t will be
perceived that there has bssn but very little done in
OF the fancies.
roR IN xn Nuv
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30

comparison ofpricss at the close Of the mar
ke yesterday with those ruling at the close of the pre-
vious week, exhibits falling OF in Norwich and wor.
ceser Of 6z per cent Long Island per cent; Farmers
Loan ~, Morris Canal 81 and an improvement Hsr
in Norwich and Worcester, produced entirely BY
the serious loss the company has expe risnced by the
wreck OF the Atlantic On Wednesday the stock was
selling at 5s since the loss Of the steamer sales have
been made a. low % showing decline Of 81 per
cent The company will not only lose nearly hum
dIed thousand dollars by this wreck but the travel On
the route will be very much reduced by the withdrawal
on the Sound will be much reduced during present
winter by this accident, and the Long Island road will
become the favorits route to Boston.
The dangers OF navigation on Lsng Island Sound APP
pear to be annually increasing and this season. thus far
has been very unfortunate An inland route be-
tween this city and the East very much required and
the public mind will be aroused to the importance Of
ton to connect this city with Boston The construction
of the New Haven railroad will be expedited by this
fortunate affair and trust many years will not slspss
before winter steamboat navigation the Sound win b
done away with. More attention has been paid to he
speed and beauty of boats navigating these waters than
to their strength and ssaworthinsss
The receipts Of the Philadelphia and Rsading railroad
past three years. have been as annexed There has been
very material falling on for the week in Nov. s4s,
compared with previous weeks this year.
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Important from Mexico.

We give on the outside of to-day's paper the
ssm-othcial accoun, OF the taking of Tampce,
and its investment by our sailors and Marines
This is the mos. important matter that has occur
red in the war since Monterey fell into hands,
inasmuch as it had been selected as tho base of
our future operations.
In yesterdays paper we published a Geographic
despatch, announcing the important fact that an
incipient revolution mad taken place in the city Of
Mexico; that Amonte was about going to Eng
land and that Mr.. Bankhead, the British minis
ter in Mexico, had made SO much noise about
Santa Annals robbery of the two millions of dol.
lars from conducta, which proves to have be-
longed 10 English merchants, that no was obliged
disgorge the ill-goten booty. 1t may be that
Almonte's trip to England has reference to this
transaction.
We may soon receive highly important news
from the Gulf of Mexico.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30

AFFAIRS OF SOUTH CARoLINA.-We have re-
ceived the message Of Gov. Aiken, and find it
possessing one goodipoint, seldom met in guber-
material communications, brevity
The Governor first congratulates the State on
their agricultural blessings as follows. -
1.-THE great failure in the provision crop the last
son, which inflicted suffering many of PEG.
pnS yield Of every grain snd srsss and
food for and the animals committed his care
The crop Of one Of our great staples cotton though
moderate. is in at least, fair proportion, when
cultivation"
The passage Of the new tariff bill is pronounced
great blessing to the country The Governor says -
"A progress has been given TO the principles OF free
trade, anons the nations Of the EARTH which adds
another grant to the great charter of human liberty
the right to enjoy the full and unrestricted reward OF its
own laber."
1.-THE faithful ulment Of its promises in destroy ing
the protective sysems wise adherence to sound
py Of our disputes with England on terms 50
honorable and a6vsn, ageous to each, lay ing broader
and hmer the foundations OF the peace and prosperity
Of both nations at hands the warmest
sioAs Of admiration
The with Mexico is regretted, but pronounced to
be necessary from the utter disregard of that republic
for her national cations As equton on th
State for a OF volunteers EXTRACT the fol.
owins.' hundr eds Of volunteers preferred their ser.
vices in the cause and the only difficulty that
ITSELF was in making selection from the number OF
den. and gallant patriots from every quarter OF the
State who we're ready 10 enrol themselves under the
national banner in defence Of our rights, our neres,
and our honor
The financial affairs Of the State In prosperous
condition Its indt edness during the last year has
been atsriaily reduced. The State Bank 10 upheld
and reduction recommended In the general rates of
tsrest
The construction of railroads Is also strongly mpres
cd upon the attention Of the Legislature II Is in vain.
says the message, that we have to the ocean
that We have safe and convenient harbors and valuable
productions for expectation Southern cities will
enjoy the full benefit OF these sdvsnsges until
tvc i'm xscri snf
cation with the interior"
The ober topics OF the message Of local interest
with the exception OF the mention Of the resignation Of
Senator DUNE, upon whom very high eulogium is
pronounced.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30
Grand total, tons,

The receipts during the month Of December will swell
the agg sgae to about two millions, four hundred thou
sand tons.
The tax paid for passenger. and merchandise, by the
Camden and Amboy Railroad Company to the State OF
New Jersey. in is45 s2ssss 81. During the three
quarters of the present year, $aa. Ala osk.
The revenue derived from the Delaware and Rsritan
Canal, by the State Of New Jersey, in is4s. was
SIS ia 80. The three quarsrs Of the present year
81, AS o..
The Message Of the Governor Of Arkansas the sgis
laure of that State il filed with details Of the public
debt and public finances The financial history Of the
State says the Governor, exhibits series OF plumbers
Very few will differ from him upon this subject
The receipts into the treasury from all sources for the
wo Gscl years preceding the LIST Of octsbsr 1884, we're
as foow-amount paid in for the redemption of forfeit
ed lands S3l o. BY shsrids and eollsctors for sane
period SAL SOS o. and By nonssdsnts under the act Of
the 9Th of January, ls4s 400 81, making the
total Of SOL ss AZ Of which o.y s7ssi % paid In
specie, so2 10 paid in treasury warrants, AID
sa4,il4 ~ in Arkansas bank paper.
In relation to the Real Estss Bank Of Arkansas, the
Governor says
Estate Bark 1880 Bonds Of the state of sIoos each,
besides 900 others hypothecated, aAd $50 %,
sst ws nlo On 'no IA Bons.
up TO LIST OF July 1884, since which time to 30th Septsm
ber 1916 interest has accumulated to the enormous sum
OF 6472 sl5, and nothing has bees paid on 12lk
Bonds on which payment received Of those hy-
pohecate the interest justly due thereon from the date
OF the hypohecston to the same period Sl4 1870 6h.
making total of interest due on State bonds sold
Of the Resi- Estate Bank and unpaif up to
Both ss p,ember lst6. the aum Of S5l6p6, which,
after deducung 80 bonds redee med leaves outstanding
l622h bonds 81 622 as6 So principal, or total Of
principal and interest account oil the Real Estsfe
Bank the sum OF 81 80 Isl 81 with running ineret
ct PEI ces on tie of 81 62l $50 90, equal TO $97
$40 iyX per nunum to meet wtieb We mud that tis
bsLk 3 ate Of liquidation in April tst7 wnh
KINDS estI,na sd at t140o ec6 10 with
sccruiDs intel bits and noes-sni stock no es
anJnnl.ns to i,s232+i 30, IRON which IL We deduct
expenses winding the Bank, together with tue
total Of circulation then outstanding aod add the
interest account due much OF the last mentioned
sum 90 may have accrued up to the som september,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30
Musical Intelligence.

cAMrLLo sIvoRi-Atth request Of many families of the
highest respectability In the city, the volinst has
been persuaded to give more, and positively his last
concert in this city He will perform the celebrated
adaso and rondo " II Csmpsgocllo," the Handbel
duetfrom Lucia dc Lommermoor," for the violin and
piano. Fonsna pre- siding at the latter instrument by
general desire MauIers beautiful for two volins
with Rape II; and the glorious Carnival Of Venice :,
with four pew variations before heard in this
country. lie viii, besides be assisted by the most
eminent musical talent.
LEOPOLD Dc Mssss.-Ws were in error In stating that
the lion" had gone to Cuba Our Philadelphia CORES
pondsnt states he and Burke will give concert in that
city, this week.
HrrRr HERz.-This artist has met with the same sue
cess southwsrd In this city He 10 to give concers
IL Philadelphia some time this week.
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NEW YORK HERALD.
Sg1V KoFs, Monday, November 30. 1910.
rhe Herald 10, Eu.op-.

This paper viii be ready this aftsrnoon, at one
o'clock precisely, to 20 by the steamer Acadia.
This steamer viii leave Boston to morrow
This edition Of the Herald for Europe will con-
tain a full account of the loss OF the steamer At
lanuc, with list of those who persisted oy that
disaster; late intelligence from Washington; lom
the army and navy, including an account OF the
attack on Tampco, and the retreat of the Mexi.
cans to San Luis Potosi; all other intelligence,
from all parts Of the country, that may be receiv-
cd before the hour Of publication; and our usual
selection of commercial, financial and political
matter
Slnge copies in wrappers, sixpencs each.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30

EXTENSIVE F,sK There was quite large FIRE In
Brooklyn on Saturday evening II broke out about
o'elock, In sssmander Pottery of Mesas. Coles.
worthy and Andrews. No 90 furmsn street which as
wholly destroy Cd Loss s. 0V0nsuIed IL then com.
munsa cd TO the ice the Ubion Rocka nd Lake
Ice company, which entirely etroysd. Loss,
2VVo Thence Communicated with The rosin yard Of
MT hornepartaliy iiu ed rhis TO the north. In
the OF or direction partially burned the sheds attach
ca 70 The storehouse belonging TO Mr. william j. Back,
VI New York
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30
Political IuteIiire nee.

The Legislature of South Carolina convened on the
Esd inst at Columbia In tho Senate the Hon. Angus
Patterson was elected Presidents William 4. Msrtin,
Messenger; T. D. Fulton, Door Keeper In the House
OF Representatives. the Hon. William f Colcock was
elected Speaker; T. w. Glover. Clerk; w. B. Isor
Reading Clerk /; James McEhenny, Door Keeper
The Governors message Of which we give the sub.
ject matter in another column sent in the next
day Gen McDufe's resignation is formally announced
Bodily indrmity 10 the principal reason offered.
At meeting Of the wings of Halifax county North
Carolina few days ago, Henry Clay was nominated
the wing candidate for the presidency in ls4s.
The election for member of Congress from the fourth
district of Vermont will take place the 5h January
Lucus B. Peck Is the whig candidate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30

WORK FOR THE COMMON CoUNcn.-Bo.h boards
will meet this evening. We hope the committee
will report on the Jersey City ferry matter. No
time ought to be lest in putting the slip up at
ton, and curtailing the present monopoly of its
bad features. The ferriage must be reduced to
three cents money enough can be made at that.
Let US have the report, by all means.
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The Result OF the Recent Elections In the
United states-Its Effect In Congress, Sc.

La view OF the results that may be produced by
the fall elections throughout the United States,
we have taken some pains to collect the returns
from seventeen States in which elections have
been held, ard compare the results with those Of
the Presidential election in 1874.
The following is the table -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30

MOVEMENTS OF DISTINGUISHED MEN-Gen.
Lewis Cass, one Of the candidates for the Presi-
dency, and now Senator in Congress, from Mich-
gan, is in town, and at the American House, en-
route to Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30

The RAILROAD TO THE PACIPio.-We refer our
readers, including members of Congress, now
about to assemble in Washington, to an article in
this days Herald, taken from the Liverpool Stand
ard. 1t will be seen that efforts making in
Europe to open a communication with the Paci-
fc, in order to secure the commerce of tha. ocean
to England or France, to the injury Of the United
States. Now that a project for the construction
of railroad from the Atlantic to the Pacific is
before Congress, the article in question possesses
some value, and ought to attract general at,en.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30

lows called Bill Savage and George Savage, were ar:
rested on Saturday night, gby policeman Of the "a
Ward. on charge of grand larceny, but were subss
quently discharged by Alderman Benson
The Grab Game-A black fellsw, called George Sis
in company with two white chaps entered the store
on the corner Of Reade and Washington streets,
pedbJ Edward Farley and grabbing package Of mo.
ney, containing SAT, ran on, but was subsequently,
caught by officer McCorde OF the 5th Ward and locked
Stealing Kerr, of the 18th ward,
arrested on Saturday night fellow called Joseph Carr
gan for stealing two overcoas, valued at So belonging
to Patrick Glgan.
Stesiing JewsIry-Odicer VIM. H. Stevens, Of the
lever police, arrested yesterday called Eliza
Hines residing at No 20 Elm street, charge OF rob.
bng Jew pedlar called Lamar Chshan, of six German
silver spoons two gold bracelets pair Of earrings and
brsaspin valued in all at $ll. Upon her arrest, she
became alarmed and acknowledged the corn and Justice
Drnksr committed her to the Tombs for trial.
ed two guns laying the sidewalk on the corner of
l4h street and Broadway, Saturday night last sup
posed to have been dropped BY thief in making his
escape The guns can be seen by applying at the 18th
ward station house,
Suspicion Of Burgiary-Two suspicious looking chaps
were arrested Saturday nigh called Patrick Cord and
Matthew Pentou a charge of attempting to commit
burglary. Oncers Walsh and Smith, Of the 10th ward
conveyed them before Justice Rooms, who locked them
up for examination
PERT Lareeny-Oficer Sawyer. of the Sd Ward, ar.
carpet bag belonging to L. Post, Ne. 27 Broadway.
Locked up for trial.
Steshing Cosf-Jaremiah Psrsett was caught in the
act OF stealing frock coat worth %, belonging to h.
w. Dockson, No. ~ Courtland street Locked up for
examination
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30

Csal transported. tons. iooU 2s,an S,Ui
The decreased business alluded to has been caused by
the snsw and ice which have within the past few days.
obsructed the operations of the lateral roads All these
difficulties have been removed, and business will
IT. former activity. The aggregate amount Of coal
transported this road from the lst Of January the
Goth of November this year. las aOe tons The total
amount Of coal shipped from the various coal regions Of
during the present season. up the latest
dafea haa beo
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nFoesn smd Csshmsss fseKi xH1 N9oz3S
anss, Gala Ysd. blue bet and csiorra rlsn striped rd
4ssrsd ehs-1 snyh az Grand street. has "a hsnd and
psn e shs With all kss Of M Al winter
from his well faciss for bu cheap he is eua-
bed to ofer great inducements those thar give him
cali.
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Piles, Internal Observation-Disclosures ng
from regular physician Doctor Igodshy Specific can be
used with confidence t remedy
t,Ee and pssety safe 10 the most deeas male
fsmal-. Personal reference given % some OF our
respectable citixsns For BY ap-
pointed throughout the country Once ios Nassau
New York; agencies Ladies' Depository $50 Broad
way; Brooklyn, Mrs. Hays 10 Fulton street
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hisevhAA WgAruxR--M three celeck yesseftay a.
tsSuoon. we were visilod with storm OF rain, hail and
snow, which Iostsd ~ considera5e time, and was 90
c0mpanied BY thundersn1 lightning. II u unusual for
thunder storms = see place n this late season We
consmned h;t vener.3s gentleman, the Oldest inhaoi
back he could mt remember similar freak of the els
mens What Is likewise singular, IL that the
shining portion Of the time, while these antics
being performed
STUrvEsANr lNsrITurE.-Professor Charles Whitney
gives his miscellaneous entertainment this evening in
the saloon Of the stuyvessn Institute and guarantee
to all who attend rich fund of enjoyment and of in
struction- This course of EVENING" with American
Poets and Orators" is given at the request our most
distinguished citizens and that they will be
well attended. We extract the following from Balti.
moro paper, commenting upon Professor Whitnsys
natural abilities. His figure is graceful and Command.
ing his features susceptible Of remarkable variety in
expression, and his voice admirable and flexible
that of any have had the pleasure or hear
ing His whisper distinctly heard by the remotsst
ditor and IN the orotWNd his voice rises Like the swell
peal single glance of indignation seorn in his inn
psrsonstion Of Nc DUNE, would discomfort the most hos.
tile opponent Indeed, the eloquent speech which he
gave from that gentleman displayed every tone his
command from the impassioned cry to the thrilling
aside the solemn monotone succeeding the sublime en-
by the colorng of the strongest and full ntona
ton with the melody Of cenversaton."
AccIpxNr.-Ws learn that lady walked OF the pier
at the Fulton Ferry last evening and broke her leg.
CsaoSEks OrrIcE, Nov 29.-Death BY Fntempersncs-
The Coroner held inquest yesterday at 90 Centre st.
on the body Of coorsa woman by the name Of Clara
johnson, about 30 years Of ege born in New Jersey,
who TO her death by disease of the stomach and
bowels, caused by ntemperance. Verdict accordingly