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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-07-11
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
DEATH BY LIGHTNING

A distressing instance of death by lightning oc-
CURED on Middle river, in this county, in the neigh
borhood of Capt Guys, on "Wednesday evening the
18th instant Mrs ANN KARIKoFrE, wife of Mr..
Jacob karikoffe, just after the shower which fell
on that evening, went to wagon in front of the
house to get some wood, and rs she was standing
upon the wheel the lightning struck her-Her
husband on hearing the report ran to the door and
found her lying on the ground apparently liRele,s
lie picked her up Immediately and carried her into
the house, but after laying her upon the bed she
made one gasp, thus showing that life was not
wholly extinct. 1t is greatly to be regretted that
the experiment Of pouring water copiously upon her
was not made, Gas ought to be done in all such ca
ses,) for 1t might have been the means of saving
her. Mrs karikoffe was about thirty years of age
and has left four small children orc Of whom is hut
few months old, to the care of her bereaved and
disconsolate husband
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
LADIES' SUPPER.

We are requested to state that the Ladies OF the
Methodist Episcopal Congregation in this place in
tend to give Supper at the Market house, on the
evening OF the 4th Of July, at which they will be
pleased to see their friends. Those who have any
remembrance of the former Supper given by the
same Ladies we are sure must be gratiied at this
announcement, and will gladly avail themselves Of
so pleasant method of closing their patriotic obscr-
vances of the day. We are not advised Of the par
ticular object for which the Ladies are now labor
ing; but we always feel safe in trusting ourselves
to their gudance.-It is doubtless something good
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
THE TREATY RATIFIED.

1t is with unfeigned pleasure that we announce
to the public the ratification, by the Senate, Of the
Treaty for the settlement Of the Oregon controver-
sy.
The Injunction of secrecy has not been removed
by the Senate, but enough of the proceedings is
KNOWN and certainly known, to enable us to state
That the ratification passed by vote of forty one
'oJo'o'ec''-a majority, we believe, unequalled ON
any important treaty except the treaty Of 1912.
Report says that the debate in the Senate for the
last two or three days. although in secret session,
has been exceedingly spirited and Interesting. Pos
sibiy' some time hence, when no further occasion
for secrecy shall exist, those debates may be given
to the -inteligenccr Of SATURDAY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
BY THE CALEDONIA AT BOSTON.
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

England has offered her meditation between the
United States and Mexico, and instructions to this
effect have been sent over to Mr.. Pakenham.
The Oregon question has ceased to cause any
public disquietude in England In Parliament,
lately, in reply to question by Mr.. Hume, whe-
ther the President of the United States had given
notice of the intention of this Government to term-
nate the treaty of joint occupation Sir Robert Peel
stated that the President had given the formal no
ticc necessary and that in doing So the President
had adopted the terms which were assented to by
both Houses OF Congress, and the notice was given
with view Of leading to the arncable adjustment
of the differences which existed between the two
countries on this subject
The news of the outbreak of war between this
country and Mexico had tendency 10 check. in
some degree, shipments from Liverpool in Ameri-
can vessels.
The same news had induced the French Minister
Of Marine to give orders for the dispatch of an adj
ditiona number Of war vessels to the Gulf of Mexi
co.
Prince Louis Napoleon had arrived in ENGLAND.
and was about to leave Nr Florence, to ioin his IA
ther.
1t is said that Sir Robert Peel is determined to
press forward the Irish Coercion bill when Para
ment re-assembes after the Whitsuntide boiydavs
Portugal has been the scene OF another aiter6pt
at revolution, consequent upon change OF the Min
istry 1t appears, for the Portuguese, To have been
a more than ordinarily energetic affair
A letter from St. Petersburgh, dated on the 22d
May, says that the cholera was advancing with "a
Pd strides towards that city.
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

able at the present minimum price established by
law. Deduc,ing this SUN OF half million of dol
lars from the deficit last above mentioned, would
leave still unprovided for the of ST., $50 4C6
which must DC met by loans, Treasury notes, di-
rect taxation, OF excuses.
In addition to the strong objections which have
been urged against direct taxes and excuses, it would
he difficult to put iii operation such system i'm all
the States and Territories as to realize the re
quircd amount in cash, before the Both June, lS47
A system OF direct taxes and excuses IL is believed
would not meet the sanction of the people, unless i'm
the emergency of Il war with some great maritime
nation, exposing commerce to great hazard. and
greatly reducing the revenue from duties ON imports
The only remaining means for supplying this de-
fict within the required period is by loans Trea-
sury notes; and l accordingly recommend, with n
view TO the most vigorous prosecution OF the exist
ing war with Mexico, 50 to bring it to speedy
and honorable termination, that contingent author
iy should be vested in this Department, with your
sanction, to issue Treasury notes, effect loan of
a sum IN the aggregate not exceeding the last above
named deficit Of ST., 5S6,4O6.
think it would he most advantageous to the Go
vernment that a portion Of this money should be
raised by Treasury notes, and the remainder by
loans, limiting the interest in both cases to rate
not exceeding sin per cent. per annum, and forbid
ding the negotiation in either case below the par
value. If the authorities We're limited SO as to
cover this deficit, and the power given TO resort
10 ioiiS UT treasury notes, or DOh, rs the CIfer-
gency might require, the money might be raised a,
much lower rate of interest than il the Depart
ment were confined either to loans alone or to Urea
sury notes. The experience of the Government has
demonstrated that there periods when loans are
most available, and that there occasions when
Treasury notes much better adapted TO meet the
emergency; and the power to select both OF eithe,
from time to time, would render the negotiation
more certain, and probably save very large amount
OF interest to the Government If the war SHOULD
be speedily terminated, it is possible that resor
to loans or Treasury notes might not be required
or If so, for an inconsderable amount. The sam,
power that is now given by law to redeem the loan
even before its maturity, whenever the funds of the
Government will permit, so to liquidate any pub
lie debt as speedily possible, should be continued
also the authority for the reissue of the Treasur,
notes, as heretofore provided by law, well as 70
their receipt iii revenue payments.
The additional duties designated in schedule A
are recommended rs measure, and to termi
nate with the restoration of peace, as soon there
after as the state Of public finance will permit the
discontinuance.
have the honor to be, most respectfully, you
obedlent servant. Il. j. WALKER
/ To the PRESIDENT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot.
WAsuIyGTON June 10 ISA

ASllNGTON, June III, 1910
l will tell you how that matter was between
MIR. Polk, Gov Marcy and General Scott, which
has caused SO great a sensation:
When Mr.. Polk sent for Gen Scott about the
9th ultimo, and made known the wish that he
should take command of the army to be sent a.
galnst Mexico, he was sincere, Gov. Marcy was
sincere and Gen. Scott was both proud and CRATE
full. Out came the official announcement that
Gen. Scott would probably take command of the
army.
This set the leaders of the party at the other
end OF the Avenue fire. Many of them re-
paired to the White House and demonstrated with
MIR. Polk against putting Gen. Scott in that con-
spicuous place, from which he might step into the
Presidential chair without effort. Mr.. Polk
saw ut glance the false move, the moment it was
pointed out to him! But what was he to do q
He had already informed Gen. Scott that he de-
\ sired him to take command of the army Here
was dilemma What was to be done2 All,
that srewd old lawyer, Gov. Marcy, was not at
loss for an eXpedient! He had been an .4iJtn,y
regency man too long not TO know how to manage
difficult matter adroity His mastery advice to
his editor when candidate himself for governor
of New York-to keep prominently in view his
military services, while the charge about mendng
the beeches at the States expense was to be placed
in the back ground, if mentioned at all-was not
forgotten. No indeed. The fact was remembered
too that the request made by the President of Gen.
Scott was verbal and not in acrting. What then?
Why, Gen. Scott must be badgered, provoked, in
censed into the commission OF some mpulsive act
IN ,crting which would enable Mr.. Polk to change
his purpose, and give the command of the army
to somebody else. And SO, Gov. Marcy, artfui
willy man, shrugged his shoulders, winked and
looked knowingly at Gen. Scott and then with
cunning hint-for all the world one cannot help
thinking in this connection how Iago tempted OMeE
10 on-gave the General to understand that in GER
tain high quarters his tardy course of movement
found no favor and was the subject of animadver-
sion, or something of that sort! The artful taunt
had the desired effect! The indignant General
could not bear this, and under the excitement which
1t was evidently calculated to produce, repaired to
his room and wrote the unfortunate letter to Gov
Marcy of the 2lst May! This sent, the deed was
done! General Scott was entrapped. Gov. Marcy
chuckled, and the President coolly requested the
brave General to remain at Washington $50 runs
the account upon good authority-and | for one be-
lleve it. What schemes are playing out for the
Presidency! Was not the administration at the
bottom Of the movement that added a clause to the
supplementary war bill, placing the power in the
hands Of MIR. Polk OF discharging both Gen. Scott
and Gen. Gaines from the army at the end Of the
Mexican war?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
POLITICS OF GEN. TAYLOR

The Richmond Enquirer Of the 18th inst, in
commenting on the correspondence between Gen.
Scott and the War Department, says:
elf, laying aside the military man. he referred
to enemies in political strategy, why had not others
the same cause Of cavil as himself? Who were
Taylor, and Ringgold, and Mcintosh. and Nav.
and others, who have been winning renown. and
the color OF whose politics has not been pictured p
City Wigs? They thought not. dreamed NOT
OF 'enemies in high quarters" they did not SUSPECT
Prec9ndemnation,' but served their country with
alacrty, and SO doing, have won renoyn which
other officers I'm high quarters" may well envy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
From ne National inteiiigencer, Of Friday.
THE OREGON BOUNDARY TREATY

AS we anticipated in some remarks ON the subject
on Monday last, the President Of the United States
sent to the Senate yesterday for its advice and con-
sent, Treaty which he has concluded with the
British Minister, for settling the Oregon contro-
versy, and which is, we presume, in conformity To
the terms previously presented by the President tn
the Senate, and approved by that body, as stated in
our paper of Monday last.
The Senate went into Executive session alou,
two o'clock, and 50 remained during the remainder
Of the sitting
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

The Washington Union endorses, as being en-
tirely correct, the annexed article from the Penn
sylvanian
I'VE see it stated in some of the Washington
letters, and In some of the wing papers, that Mr.
buchanan did not coincide with the President in
the policy OF submitting the British proposal in re-
gard to Oregon to the Senate. We are enabled
upon good authority, to deny the assertion Mr..
Buchanan, as well as the other members of the
cabinet, not only approves of the course of the
PRESIDENT In taking this step, but also approves of
the terms of the message, which accompanied the
proposal OF the British minister
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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1876.
NEW JAIL.

The Magistrates Of the County, at the Levy
Court on Monday, determined, by nearly unan-
nous vote, that it was expedient to erect New
Jail, and appointed the following gentlemen com
mit'ee to settle upon the plan and location of the
building, and contract for its erection, namely
Jefferson Kinney, James Crawford, John M'Cue,
George NJ Cochran, and Alexander III. III. Stuart,
esqrs. Before the committee finally close the con-
tract, however, they directed to report to the
Court whether it will be advisable to locate said
building on the site occupied by the present Jail,
or on another portion of the Jail lot; or whether it
will be advisable to recommend the selection OF a
new location altogether.-The committee are also
directed to report such other matters i'm regard to
the necessity or propriety OF removing the old
buildings, including the brick house west of the
present JAIL and the expense attending the removal
of the old buildings and the erection of the new
one, as they may deem proper and calculated to
enable the Court to to correct conclusions in
reference to the whole subject
The present Jail has been VIGOROUSLY insecure
for many years past, and the County has been in
volved recently in very heavy expense for guarding
prisoners. The necessity and propriety OF this ac
ton of the Court therefore must meet with general
concurrence. The sum levied for the work the
present year is $4,000, and the balance is to be
provided for in three equal annual instalments.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
A COINCIDENCE

The Frankfort Commonwealth remarks THAT, on
the very day, the 9th of May, when Mr.. Sewer
in the Senate, and others out of it, anticipating
some disaster to Gen. Taylor were forestalling the
defence OF the Administration, by blaming him for
not augmentiug his forces by acquisitions upon the
Governors OF the adjoining States,--on that very
day, says the Commonwealth, "whilc Mr. Critten-
den in the Senate was battling down the heartless
lnsinuations and imputaGons against brave soldier,
the noble hero was charging with the bayonot and
the sword against the enemies of his couatry pres
sing the fire of his flying artillery into their ranks
sllenciug their batteries, and cutting to pieces and
routing their armies"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

The following important intelligence has been
communicated to us by our esteemed Pensacola cor
respondent:
-, PENSACOLA, June s., 1876
.uessrs Editors Yesterday afternoon we were
much surprised by the arrival Of the steamer Mis-
sisslpPl, five days from Vera Cruz She left last
Saturday. both ult, having on board Dr. w. NJ.
wood U. D; ~, bearer Of dispatches from the
racine squadron; also Mr.. Parrot, American Con-
SUI at Mazatlan, and Mr.. Diamond, our Consul at
vera Cruz. The dispatches are said to be Of great
Importance. 1t is said that the situation Of our
squadron lii relation to the English, who have in
creased theirs very considerably, is somewhat pre-
carious 1t is runored that as soon as the Enplis,
hear OF the declaration Of war against Mexico, il
Will be the signal for them to take possession of the
whole coast, and that it is their intention to do So
If they do attempt it, look out for hard knocks
Although Com. Sloat's squadron is diminished by
the return of Old lronsides home he will no doubt,
when joined by Capt. Stockton, give good account
of himseR-,N o. Delta.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

virginia has been called upon to hold in readi-
ness three Regiments of Volunteer Infantry. The
Governor has issued his proclamation inviting the
@'rio'lc 70 come forward and enroll themselves
mere seems TO DO remarkable backwardness in
doing so.--The Mechanic Artillery Of This town
and one or two companies elsewhere have rendered
their services. We question if one hundred and
hlty volunteers have been raised in the whole State
ms backwardness contrasts strangely with the en-
thuslasm displayed in other parts Of the countrv-
Virginia was not, in days that are past, wont to be
behind her sisters, when called upon to vindicate
the honor Of the country. The diIatoriness which
mas manifested itself Is at once curious and NOR
tifying fact.--LyRctbuvg Tirgipiop
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25
THE OREGON TREATY,

| The ratification OF the treaty OF limits be,woor
the United States and Great Britain relative to the
territory beyond the Rocky Mountains, took Mace
In 'he senate on Thursday by vote of forty-one
yeas and fourteen nays. This decisive act removes
cause OF difficulties which has greatly disturbed
,'e ieions OF the two countries, and gives an as
su,o' prospect, we may hope, of long continued
PeiGe between the respective parties to this new
The achievement of this peaceful and honorable
se'ue,ei' Oh complicated question, pregnant with
lhe elements OF war, is to be regarded rs sign,l
/ triumph OF The wisdom and conservative virtne of
the country over the rash, reckless and impetuons
spirit OF the day-over the Vaccinations of such
PpIucal aSprants as sought to rise on the tide of
me hafhai enthusiasm of the people, kindled into
an artificial excitement by denunciations of Eng
land and by sophistical appeals to that patriotism
winch Is the instinct of every American. The sa-
| greatness OF the latter feeling its wide spread ex
tent, It's deep and enduring strength-when we
consider these and the dangers of its perverson and
me aPutude OF demagogues to strive to peryert il
'or 'her own purposes, we shall find abundant
cause Tor generalization at the peaceful result now
so happily reached.
w men read the speeches Of Mr.. Webster.
Mr. Calhoun and Mr.. Benton''-we ouote From
LORD ABERDEEN in the House Of Lords-"I feel
anxious to forget all the idle defamation which has
Deeh waited from the other side of the Atlanic.o
nus II Is that craftsmanship vindcates itself: the
calm voice is heard most distinctly even in tho
MIDST or tumultuous uproar. When the British
peer went on to express the hope that an adjust
ment OF limits would be had in Oregon and that the
treaty Tor the settlement of that boundary miubt he
prelude to n more intimate. connection between
England and the United States, s'that vast com
monwealth of free people''-he expressed hope
which will find reciprocity of feeling on this side
OF the Atlantic Against British arrogance and
British Ambitions should either bo exhibited in our
international intercourse, there would be in the
minds OF our people sentiment of strong repup-
nance and resistance but for ntmations Of amtv
OF courtesy, of friendly association given in frank
and cordial spirit there be no other return ON
our part but one of equal ankness and cordiality.
Let US hope that the good understanding now es
'aoilshed may long continue, that it may strengthen
by Its continuance and give rise to increased inter
course, to the benefit and welfare of both parties
and OF the world.-BaH AMERICAN
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There seems to be some apprehension that a new
cause of discord may arise between the u. States
and u. Britain, growing cut of collision of inter
ests with regard TO the fate of California. The
British government has already large naval force
in that quarter, and we see in the N. Y. CONNER
cial letter from Halifax, (Nova Scotia) Of the 9Th
inst, which says, that the frgate Endymion a.,
sloops of war Alarm and Hyacinth, the Vindictive,
and other vessels, ordered TO the coast of Nexi
co, ard will sail Immediately for that destination.
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SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

This is the season of our School Examinations.
Those in the Virginia Female Institute commenced
on Monday, and are still in progress Those in the
Augusta Female Seminary commenced yesterday
and will close on Saturday. The examinations in
the Stanton Academy commence on Tuesday next.
We hope to be able to give reports of all these
hereafter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

The Theatre Royal at Quebec was DESTROYED by
IRE on the night of the 18th instant The house
was densely crowded, and SO rapid was the spread
OF the flames, and such the confusion produced that
there was truly an awful destruction Of human life
Forty six bodies had been taken from the ruins
at the last accounts
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-25

.uer'can Force IN the Actions ofth eighth and
ninth Of .Nay.-The official reports Of General
Arlsta, under date OF Matamoras, May Id, 1876,
published in the government Diaro of Nav 25tb.
at the city OF Mexico, show clearly, so far as they
can be relied upon, that the Mexican force amount
ed to very nearly, if not quite, 5000 men, 1t saws
The file of documents contained in No | will
make known to your EXceency our number of
Killed and wounded, and OF the dispersed who have
not yet presented themselves, and that the corps of
the army are reunited, forming total Of 1000 men.
ihclnding the prisoners received in exchange, and
exclusive OF the numerous reinforcelnents, whose
reports have not yet come in at the moment when
this express is despatched
fiction of the Sh.
Kdled-Of1icers a, non-commissioned do.
and privaes OF
Womded-Offic | , non commissioned
do and prvates I16
DsperSed-Non commissioned officers and
prlyates &c
$40
fiction Of The 9th
kuted-Officers 6, non-comnissioned do.
and privates 1874
founded Officers %, non-c commissioned
do. and privates 2O5
DiSpersed-Officers 8, non-commissioned
do. and prvates 1856
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