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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

0S- Our Government, il would seem, has man
aged badly in the purchase of mules for the use Of
the Army on the Rio Grande The Cincinnati
Chronicle mentions the purchase of 900 in Ken
lucky at an average price of 500 head, which
Will cost the Government about 500 each by the
time they reach the seat of war The Alabama
journal also speaks of about 900 purchased in
Georgia, which it estimates will cost about $3.50 a.
piece This movement is the more singular as
abundance of mules, well broken to the pack, can
be purchased in Mexico in the neigh borhood of the
Army, at from SIS to $25 each Gen. Worth
found no difficulty in securing at these rates. the
necessary number for his command, in few days.
The Alabama Journal tells good story in re-
gard to one Of these economical transactions of the
Government.
A RECRUIT FOR THE ARMY.-Some week or
two since Chambers friend of ours hearing that
the Quarter-master Of the Georgia Regiment was
purchasing mules for the Government, at Columbus
at jar prices, took down small lot which were
taken. One Of them is an animal of great age and
as respectable venerable. He had been time ont
OF mind, In the family of his late owner who could
hardly restrain his tears at parting from him. But
the Government fancied him and offered $50 for
him; and as he was Of no earthly use to any BODY
Dnt iie government, our friend felt compelled to
sever the ties which had existed for twenty five
years, between himself and his long -eared servant.
But he is anxious that the old fellow shall be pro-
Perly treated. For year or two he has done no
thing but run in the pasture and teach the colts the
proprieties of life and too sudden return to hard
labor, at his age, might prove destructive to con-
sttutlon already impaired. He was originally
mouse colored mule, but the hand Of time has trans
formed his coat to sober grey. We commend
this ''patrarch of the herdD To the fender attention
Of the Governments agents on the Rio Grande.
assuring them that an honester or an older mule is
not to be found in Mexico.-.Montgon,ery .4La
Journal
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

o. A frightfu scene occurred in our streets on
Monday. produced by the conduct OF some unruy
boys, in frightening horse in buggy, in which
there were two fcmales.-Fortunatoly, the females
escaped without much injury, but the buggy was
broken to pieces. Such conduct, we understand,
is not uncommon with the boys in our streets, and
it behooves the police to look to it,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24
THE ARMY-LlFE ON THE RIO GRANDE.

The following extracts, taken from letters pub
lished in the New Orleans Picayune, will be read
with interest:
This evening General Taylor reviewed the regu-
lar troops. This was the largest body OF regular
troops that has ever been brought together since the
last war, there being about three thousand on the
Held. The scene was beautiful beyond description
-oeautliul, not because of any display of gaudy
uniforms, for every officer and man was irl sun
dress" or every day working attirc-but beau-
lu IN consequence of the precision and promptiude
with which every order was executed. There were
SIX regiments of infantry one artillery battalion act
ing as infantry, and two batteries of light artillery
Inc General, OF course, received salute from the
latter. These two batteries are commanded by
duncan and Bragg, two as fine officers as the ser
vice contains. The 9TH Infantry. under Captain
Miles, which is encamped in the plaza, marched
down and joined in the review. This is a splendid
regiment, and is in the most perfect state of dscp
line. 1t will be remembered that the 9TH was in the
battle OF New Orleans, and distinguished itself
there.
Gen. Taylor looked better to-day than ever saw
nm look before. He was on his horse, which
he rode with more grace than usual, and his coat
and forage cap were in appe-pie order; i'm short
stranger would not have been surprised as some
are, when told that they saw before them the hero
OF the glorious 9Th and 9th. The more see of
Cen Taylor the more am impressed with the con-
vcton that he IS man of extraordinary ability and
the very man to occupy the place he does.
The regulars who to operate against Monte
rey, or rather that portion Of the Army the Rio
Grande, have been reorganzcd as follows
GEN. TwIGGs's coMMAND-First Dipision-3rd
brigade, composed of 3rd and 18th infantry, COM
manded by Col. Garland; 9TH brigade, composed of
the LIST and End infantry, under COL Riley, regular
cavalry, and Capt. Ridgeys battery of light artil-
lery.
zen. WoaTH's CoMMAND-Second Dicisiop,-
let brigade composed of the artillery battalion act
ing as infantry, and the 9Th infantry I'd brigade,
composed of the 5th and 9TH infantry Duncan's
battery, and Capt. Banchard's company OF Louisi-
ana volunteers attached to this division.
should have remarked that Col. p f. Smith OF
the newly made mounted ri1emen regulars APP
Peared in the review to day, in command of the End
brlgade.-This command he will retain during the
war. Major Sanford, in anticipation OF his promo
ton, has been assigned to the command of the 9Th
infantry, his place in the 9TH being filled by Capt
Martin Scott
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

Oo- We have pretty smart sprinEling Of news
IRON the elections in Maine, which shows most
gratifying decline of Locofocoism in that quarter.
1t is thought that the majority against Dana, the
Locooco candidate for Governor will be about 5000
In the first Congressional district, Hammons, loco.
sprobably elected by bare majority. In the 2nd.
9TH, 9TH and 9th, now represented by locos, there
is no choice and in the 3rd, Hiram Belcher. wbio
'N'' ing,
is elected by large majority.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

The New Orleans Delta has seen letter from
Gen. TAYLOR, dated at Camargo ON the 9th ult,
in which the General states "that he had sent on
three hundred mules. two hundred wagons, and one
hundred and sixty thousand ratons; that he would
move the LIST 10 the 9Th instant himself to Mon
terey; that if the enemy did not give him fight
there he would push on to Saltillo, and there ar
range his plans for future and more forward move
mont ,,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

0-The U. S. steam frigate Princeton arrived at
Pensacola ON the 18th from Vera Cruz, which
place she left the 9th inst. Lieut.. FMviance
came passenger in the Princeton, bearer Of import
ant dispatches TO orr Government and it is rumor-
cd aa they relate to the rejection by the Mexican
Government of the proposals Of peace recently
made by the Government of the United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24
SMITHSONIAN INSTYTJJTr

The Regents Of this institution, who held their
first meeting recently in Washington, appointed
committees to report plan for the buildings. and ,
system for carrying out the object of the donor OF
the fund.- Mr. Smfhson, as expressed in his will,
namely ''the increase and diffusion of knowledge
among men," They have decided to place the
Institution on the Public Ground, south of tho
Canal, between Seventh and Fourteenth streets.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24
CAMARGo, Mexico. AUG. 81. 1876.


Editors Of the Picapme-Alihough the sun has
yet hardly risen, there is much noise though less
confusion In the streets and suburbs Of Camaroo as
there is IN New Orleans. Overhead the bells are
inviting the wicked world to prayer and repentance
the bands OF music having already beat the rcvoee
are out practising in every direction; mules are
braylng; chickens Growing; Transfers and nrIe
1eers are crrsIng In half dozen tongues WAGONS
are rurnbling along the hard rocky streets the
steamboat bells ring; mules are swimming across
the san Juan; soldiers are packing up their buds
preparatory to long march, and the streets arc fill
ed with mules and asses loaded with green grass
and wood for sale, and with women with primitive
looking jars on their heads, crying, ''I,ecbe
Leche!!" meaning milk. BY the way, whilst
think OF it, the world might well be informed Of
the fact that the Mexicans milk their cows only
once day, and that is in the morning.
Night before last Gen. Worth crossed the San
Juan with one brigade of his division, to wit: the
artliery battalion acting as infantry, cred legged
infantry and the 9Th regiment of infantry There
are some fifteen hundred pack mules on the other
S'ue' rea'y TO carry up provisions 10 Seraivo. a
Dout I'VE hundred OF these were making start with
the artillery battalion, which went ahead when the
camp kettles, which Were not properly packed. be-
gan % rattle, and the mules commenced kickng nm
The soldiers laughed; mules do not like 70 bc
laughed at, 50 they kicked the harder and tried 70
run away. The scene was 50 ludicrous that the
soldiers could not retain their mrth and thew hurst
forth into something like shout. This was moro
Than the mules would bear, and they cut and ran
and kicked in regular $tdmpede style, bounding
over the muskeet shrubs in every direction. throw
ing Their burdens Of -four and pork high into the air
and kicking them as they came down. Yesterday
morning, the thin chaparral in which the stampede
came oil was loaded with strange variety Of fruit
Camp kettles hung from the limbs looking as If they
were OF natural growth bags Of flour lay in the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

"HoME LEAGUES" becoming fashionable
among citizens who favor this method of encourap
ing American manufactures. The following is the
pledge adopted in Western Pennsylvania "We.
the undersigned, hereby pledge ourselves to use our
best exerons for the promotion OF the manufactures
IN our country State, and city, and for the re-estab
lishment of protective duties by the National Gov
ernment.v
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24
Comment is unnecessary.

HE New York Express remarks that Mr. Wad-
dy Thompson, of S. c., is much more of stump
orator, and even lawyer, than Scriptural common
'a'or' In his lately published recolections of Mex
ico' ne speaks of the Hospital Of Lazarus, and
says :-"The inmates would have rvaled, in sores
and rags the brother Of Mary and Martha ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

Mexican papers have been received containing
the address or manifesto of Cen Santa Ana, dated
the 10Th OF August, the day of his landing at Vera
Cruz, to the people Of Mexico. He deuounces the
proposal Tor monarchical form of government, and
recommends the constitution Of 1924 until a new
one can be formed In regard to the prosecution of
the war with the U. S. he makes no positive de-
claration
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

Accounts from nearly every section of the South
represent the Cotton crop having suffered great
ly from the ravages of the worm The opinion is
general that the crop will be an unusually short one
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

A new Democratic paper, called the "Southern
oei'oard, has been commenced in Richmond, by
Messrs Bolts, Hughes s. Cot was given out, in
some quarter, that the paper vas intended to sus
tam the claims of Mr.. Calhoun for the Presidency
out the editors aver that they are uncommtted to
any individual.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

eS>Ihc British Government has instructed its
Minister here to offer to our Government the mcd-
alton of Great Britain to settle the existing difficult
ties between this country and Mexico
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

Inc Fredericksburg Recorder says a gentleman
recently returned from the Springs met a man in
Bath county, JOB years Of age, who had Just
completed pedestrian tour of 1900 miles. He had
been ont West to see the country possibly las the
Recorder remarks) "'with a view to settle for life -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24
.STAW ~ Nse
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER "a. 1876.

0o- The District Court of the United States for
the Western District Of Virginia, will commence
its next session in this place on Thursday the first
day Of October
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

Lieut. GILLIAN, of the U. S. Army, has ac-
ceped the Professorshp of Tactics in the Virginia
Military Institute
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

STorpED-The Miners (Pa.l Journal OF Sa-
turtlay says-"The Hot Blast Of the Valley Fur
mace has been rooted in, and the whole works put
in full state of suspension The roof is sur
mounted with barrel. which is labelled 'Dailas's
.Nightcap.'"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

Flour in Philadelphia is held with much firm
ness at $50 for shipping brands in Baltimore it
was commanding $f,25.-In Richmond, $4s S4I.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

Mir. BANcRorr, it is said, will probably leave
the United States for London in the steamer of the
9Th Of October.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

The Spitfre and the Vixen sailed from New
York the 18th of August, to join the squadron.
The sloop Falmouth and schooner Flirt have
been ordered home.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24
EXTENSION OF THE LOUISA RAILROAD.

We published in our last paper communication
from the Richmond Wing, proposing Convention
at this place, to be held time during the pre-
sent fall of those interested in the extension of the
Louisa Rail Road A similar suggestion, we OBJ
serve, is made by writer in the Richmond Re-
publican, over the signature of ''Bath - accompa
MED with warm commentator by the Editors
We are truly rejoiced to see these evidences of
public awakening in regard to this important sub
ject. 1t is the scheme which. of all others that
affect ourselves Immediately, we regard as most
practicable, most desirable, and most entirely in
harmony with Virginia feeling and interests. In.
stead of being competitor or rival of the great
State work, the James River improvement, it will
hardly come within the sphere of its attraction I'M
til it reaches the highest point row contemplated
for the termination Of the water Inc while thence
to the Ohio 1T may be made substitute for and tri-
butary to it-thus uniting the inducements of
continuous Railway for the trave, and water trans
portation to great extent for the trade of the Mis-
sissippi valley. Surely nothing could be more in
consonance with the interests of the State and the
demands of the age, than this and we are only
surprised that there should be SO much indifference
manifested to it. If an error has been committed.
Gas many believe.) in attempting continuous wa
ter communication between the East and the West
here is an opportunity of redeeming it, and that,
too, without any sacrifice of the expenditure alrea
dy incurred but, the contrary with an increase
OF It's usefulness, and an enhancement of its profits.
Subjolned are the articles referred to in the Rich
mond Republican
We call special attention tc the following com
munlcatIon from an enterpri1ing gentleman who
halls from the West We understand that route
fofsa railroad from Gordonsville to Staunton has al
ready been surveyed by Col. Crozet, and that it is
entirely practicable to accomplish the work at a
moderate expense. The extension of the Louisa
Rail Road to the Valley would at once draw great
deal of trade to our City. Why should not this as
well as other channels of wealth and prosperity, be
thrown open at once We solicit the attention of
our Editorial brethren along the proposed route, to
the remarks of our correspondent, and earnestly
urge upon the public spirited and intelligent gentle
men OF Louisa, Albemarle, Augusta, Bath, Pendle-
ton, Allegheny, Greenbrier, Monroe and Kanawha,
the ProPrety of immediate action upon the sugges-
tons Of ''Bath."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24
Total guns

The Columbus, (74) Commodore Biddle, will.
1t is understood, join the Pacific Squadron on her
return from the East Indies
Inc tngate Constitution, Captain Percival, re-
Gently attached to this squadron is now on her wav
home. ~
The Savannah is the flag ship, but will not be
when Com. Shubrick arrives in the Pacific. in the
Independence.
The United States squadron in the Gulf of
Mexico, under the command of Commodore Con-
ner, now consists of the following vessels -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24
U. S. NAVAL FORCES IN THE PACIFIC AND
GULF OF MEXICO.

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald furnishes the following information
respecting our Squadrons in the Pacific and the
Gulf of Mexico:
The United States naval forces in the Pacific.
mand of Commodore SLoAT, including such shin.
as have been recently nrdered to tL,+
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24
Frigate Cumberland alag ship Can't Forrest aa

Cans.
Raritan, Capt. Gregory "a
Potomac, Capt. Aulick ID
Sloop Falmouth, Comm'r Jarvis On
John Adams, Comm'r McCIuney %
"St. Mary's, Comm'r. Saunders 20
Steamer Mississippi, Capt. Fitzhugh 10
Princeton, Comm'r. Enele Q
Spitfre, Comm'r. Tatnall 3
Vixen, Comm'r. Sands 2
Brig Porpoise, Lieut.. Hunt 10
6 Somers, Comm'r. Ingraham 10
Perry, Lieut.. Blake 10
Schr, Flirt, Lieut.. Sinclair &
Refer, Lieut. Sterrett
Petrol, Lieut.. Shaw
Bonito, Lieut.. Benham
Storeship Relief Lieut.. Bullus 6
$50
The number of guns in the Refer, Pc
trel and Bonito, not ascertained, saw IL
27I
The Sptfre and the Vixen sailed from New
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-24

The number of guns in the Refer, Pc
trel and Bonito, not ascertained, say
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-09-18

attack behind, advanced in front. When
they were within a few feet, he leveled his
gun and fired the two barrels in succession,
and two of the wolves fell MORALLY wounded;
the third then sprang at him, and was salu-
ted on the head with a stunning blow, from
the butt end Of the piece, but the animal re-
covering, seized the young man by the leg,
and both fell to the ground together in a dead
~ struggle, in which the wolf tore his antag-
onist severely in several places on his body.
Feeling himself growing weak from loss of
blood, the youth with some difficulty, drew a
knife from his pocket, made one desperate
plunge at the savage animal, and Immediate
~ fell exhausted and senseless at the foot of
the tree, awfully mangled during the conflict
and covered with blood !!
When consciousness returned, the sight of
his three enemies lying dead beside him,
awakened his wandering senses to the reality,
and his almost miraculous escape from death.
His knife he found sticking firmly to the han
die in tie heart of his latest foe
With great difficulty he reached home and
alarmed his friends. who repaired to the spot
with lights, and brought home the skins of
the dead wolves, as trophies of what we may
justly call an eXtraordinlry exploit. The he
70 OF the fight, as we may call him, has near
ly recovered from his wounds, although he
will bear to his grave the broad scars of his
triumphant and deadly Struggle with the
three wolves.
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Terrible Fight WITH a WOifI

The Bytown, Canada, Gazette is our au-
thority for the following terrific WolEstory:
About a fortnight ago a Young man named
William jackson, in one of the back settle
ments. was returning from the woods. where
he had spent part Of the day shooting pig
cons. When within about IA mile of home
he heard a crackling in the underbmsh be.
hind him, and turning to learn the cause of
the noise, he beheld three enormous wolves
coming directly toward him. lie saw no
chance of escape, and determined u fgh; it
out, as his only hope of safety. lie threw
down his game, placed his back against a
large tree, and silently awaited the attack Of
the ferocious animals. The wolves approach
ed and walked round him two or three times.
a. a short Distance, but seeing no chance Of
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AGENTS FOR THE"BUGLE.n

ONO. Net0 Garden-David l.. Galbreat h
CohHn'5iana-Lot Holmes. CooI So,inas
0"MShlon Irwin. Berln-Jacob ii.
Barnes. MariJ0o-Dr. X. G.. Thomas.-
~CayieH-John Wetmore. LoveHpiHe-Dr.
Butler. PolqnI-Christophe Lee. Youngs-
fo0n-J. s. Johnson. New Lyme-Marse-
ma Miller. .4hrOn-Thomas p. Beach
New LiSbOn-George Garretson. Cincinnati
William Donaldson. East Fair6eM-John
Marsh. Selma-Thos. Sw"yne. S~pringboro
Ira Thomas. Harpeysburg-V. Nichol-
son. Oahand-Elizabeth Brook. CAagri,
FdHs-S. Dickinson. P~eierSJurg-Ruth
Tomlinson. C6hlmJus-W. w. Pollard
George'omn-Ruth Cope. Bun9ysJtrg-
Alex. Glenn. GarreHsriHe-G. G. Baker.
.Hlraicr-E. Morgan Parrett. Farmincfon.
WIN. Smith. ELyria, Lorain COL. j.
Burrell. OJerRn-Lucy Stone. Ohio Ciy-
r.. b. Dennis. Nelcton FaAS-Dr. Homer
Earle. Rapenna E. p. Basset. Franklin
AfHs-A. Morse. HarBord-Anson Garlick.
SouthingfOn-Caleb Greene. M. Onion
Owen Thomas.-RePu6hoan p. d., IL.
Wood-HiA%borO, VIM. Lyle Keys. Acho,
Iown-Dr. A. G.. Richardson. Fowler's
1LHs-lra Alien .%insman, J. Herrick.
INDIANA. GreeHbOrO-Lewis Branson.-
Mari0n-John r.. Morris. Economy-Ira G..
Maulsby, Liberiy-Edwin Gardner. hin
chesier-Clarkson Pucket. Hnighisiopn.-
Dr. n. Il. TerriA. Riehmond-Joseph Ad-
dleman.
PENNSYLVANIA. FaHgon-Milo A Town.
send. II. Voshon, Pittsburgh.
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NEVER DESPAIR!

"Nevor despair! lot the feeble in spiri,
Bow like the willow that stoops to the blast.
Dsoop not in peril, Ills manhood's true merit
Nobly to struggle ami hope to the last.
When by the sunshine Of fortune forsaken,
Faint sinks the heart of the feeble with fear;
Stand, like the oak OF the %fores,, mistaken,
Never despair, boys-O never despair! -