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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18
ron rnE SPECTATOR.
ROAD TO LYNCHBIJRC.

MIR. HARPER Presenting il is not generally
known that such road the Lynchburg and Buff
faloe springs Turnpike is in existence, beg the
use oil your columns for its introduction to the Pub
Inc. This road has been lately constructed. the
Southern terminus being at Lynchburp, and the
Northern terminus at the South River, about FIVE
miles from the town of Fairfield in the county of
Rockbridge. About miles from South River vo,,
cross the Blue Ridge-forward three miles: Orono-
ko, house of entertainment by Capt. George MARI
ham-forward miles, the Buffalo Springs, kept by
Capt Fuqua, where you have any thing to your
liking-forward nine miles, Pedlar Mills. two
houses of observation-disclosures to Lynchburp ~
miles: thus making the whole length Al miles.
The location of this road is superior, the grade low,
the streams generally bridged over, the condition
good, and the rates Of tolls very low.
This is undoubtedly the shortest, best, and cheap
est route from the Northern portion Of the Valley to
vited to try it.
PRosPERIrY TO Coon Roam.
w Inc winchester papers will please copy
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

Commodore Conner has issued Proclamation
declaring the ports OF Vera Cruz, Alvarado, Tampi-
co and Matamoras to be in state of rigorous block
ade, which will be extended to the other ports and
rivers on the Gulf as soon as circumstances will
permit, OF which due notice will be given. Gin its
present political condition." says the Commodore
1.-The flag OF Yucatan is to be respected. "-Yucatan
hangs very loosely, it will be recolected, to the
Mexican confederacy
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18
SANTA FE EXPEDITION.

The arrangements preparatory to the departure
OF Col; kEARNEY's expedition against Santa Fe
We're being made at st. Louis on the Sd instant
with great promptness and vigor.-The route will
be through country where supplies cannot be OBJ
tanned, and very large amount Of stores sc. will
be required all CT which, however, it is stated, will
be at Fort Leavenworth this week The expedi-
ton will take with it nearly thousand mules for
draught, several hundred horses, two hundred wa
CONS, large stock OF cattle foot and other stores
In proportion.-BaH. AMERICAN
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18
WING PRINCIPLES.

Governor Colby, of New Hamshire, in his
Message to the Legislature of that State recon-
mends the Districting of the State for Members Of
Congress; the reception Of the States share of the
Land Distribution adherence to the Protective
Policy; more liberal legislation respecting Rail
roads; renewed attention to Common Schools. the
Militia, and obedience to the lawful orders Of the
General government relative to the War
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

eo|The Official Journal at Washington, whose
editor preferred visit to Raymond's Menagerie
to visit to the National Fair, sneeringly remarks
1.-The National Fair struck its flag two days
ago." On this the Baltimore Patriot very properly
retorts by asking whether the British y4gent has
struck his flag 90
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

The New Orleans Courier of the Doth ult says
"A letter from San Antonio de Bexar gives de
plorabe account OF murders and robbeIes committed
upon the people inhabiiing the western frontier of
Texas, by the Camanches and Lipans. Most of
the able-bCded men of the colonies Of New Braun
tels, Castrovie and Lake GUAM having joined the
army under Gen. Taylor, the savaees, profting by
their absence, threw themselves upon the old men.
women and children, burnt the houses, the crops of
corn, mutilated the dead bodies, violated the women
and carried off number of children into slavery.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18
VALLEY TURNPIKE COMPANY.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
Valley Turnpike company was held at Harrisonburg
on Thursday last.-Dr. JOHN w. RICE was unani-
mously reelected President, and the old Directors
Were also reelected without opposition.
The next annual meeting will be held in Wood
stock
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

The \. Y. Mirror says that the number of sui
cldes in France, and particularly among females is
causing no little sensation. II is said to have be-
come quite a fashion. The relatives manage to
conceal most of the deaths of ladies of station in so
clety, but still You daily hear of some act Of the
kind. Mdlle. Augustine, favorite actress, only
twenty years OF age, put an end to her existence,
short time since, as they all do, for dsappoint-
ment in love-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

D-The Baltimore American states that num-
her OF gentlemen of that city about to present
4 beautiful Sword to the gallant Lieutenant RAN
DoLPH RIDGELEY, of the U. S. Flying Artillery,
for his daring and sklfl services, which contri-
buted largely to the brilliant victory Of Resaca
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

The several companies of Baltimore Volunteers.
e e Lieutenant Colonel WATSON, were removed
from their quarters in this CITY Yesterday IN Fort
washington, preparatory to their embarcation for
the Southern Army. The steamship .Massaekst-
sets, now lying at Alexandria, has been chartered
by the Government to take the whole battalion 10
the Rio Grande-.Nat Int
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18
WHEAT CROP.

Great complaint has been made OF the dcstruc-
tion of the Wheat crop by the Hessian fly, which
we know mas been considerable. But we believe
from recent trip to the country that the crop will
be almost entirely destroyed by the rust The Rye
is already destroyed, and the May Wheat we hear
is so much affected that it will be destroyed and
unless there is change in the weather in a few
days, to dry and cool breeze, the whole Of the
late crop will be dcsroycd.--Lylctb1eg Nrg;aim,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

The last Lynchburg Virginian contains the pro
ceedngs OF the Mechanic Artillery Company Of that
place, commanded by Capt WIN. A. Talbot, ten
derng their services to the Governor of Virginia as
part of the requisition made upon Virginia by the
President. They state that they are ready to
march whenever their aid may be necessary to pro-
tect the country against any foe, from whatever
quarter Of the globe he may come Uhir
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

Barker Burnell, late cashier of the Manufactur
ers' and Mechanics Bank, at Nantucket, Mass.
was arrested on the 3rd inst. charged with having
embezzled the funds Of that institution to the a,
mount OF Sl30,OOO He was held to bail in the
sum OF S25,OOO; and his trial will take place in
October next
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18
PURPOSES OF THE EXECUTIVE.

Ihe following semi-o6iciM paragraph is from the
Washington Union:
"Gen. TAYLOR had, according to the last ac-
counts, about 5000 troops under his eagles Hun
dreds and thousands Of volunteers were pouring in
to his camp lie will soon be in advance into the
enemy,s country and we shall not be surprised to
near OF his reaching Monterey, about $50 miles
from Matamoras, about the commencement Of the
table-and, In healthy region, at no distant day.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

Inc oregon and California" emigrants have
started of in many detachments. taking with them
large number of wagons and several thousand
head of cattle. Between one and two thousand
have already left the frontiers Of Missouri. and thew
are still leaving.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

We have seen letter from Missouri, by which
II appears that our former townsman. Mr.. JAMES
EAGoN, has been appointed aid to the Governor of
that State, who has command Of the Missouri Vol
unteers designed for the Texan service. We are
grafed TO sec this evidence of the HIGH esteem in
which our friend is held in his adopted State
Democrat
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

The marriage Of the Rev. DIR. Judson. the vene-
rable missionary to India, and Miss Emily Club
buck, Che charming Fanny Forester Of the fash
ionabe nlagazines.) at Utica, n. v on 2nd inst. is
announced.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

Gov. Wright, of New York, has Welded to
Mike Walsh's appeal to ''extend the area Of free
dom," by renting the penalty Of the law-six
months imprisonment and fine of $25O-ftr a Ii
bel on Mr.. John Horspool.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18

co-An interesting sketch Of the Battles of Pa
10 Alto and Resaca, from the pen Of an officer,
will be found on the first page of this paper
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18
PROSPERITY TO Coon Roam
70 The Winchester papers will please copy.

=, New Hampshire is looking up, indeed. On
Monday, the joint resolution, authorizing the Trea
surer to apply for the States share Of sales of the
Public Land passed to third reading, after spirit
ed debate, by a vote Of 1911 to 6l
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18
COURT OF APPEALS.

The causes from this Judicial District in the
Court Of Appeals at Lewisbug arranged to be
taken up from the 18th to the Goth of July.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-18
MAJOR BROWN.

The following sketch vi the late commandment OF
the American fort opposite Matamoras, now called
Fort Brown, gives the outline of an admirable cha
racter. 1t is to men of such sterling qualities with
WHOM tho sense of duty is paramount over all other
considerations, that the country must look for the
best and most useful services. They are men Of
patien, endurance, of exactness, punc,uality and
system; men with whom integrity is like an in
stinct who may be depended on always who
seem TO have no ambition but that of doing good
service. They rise to hcros not by brilliant flashes
of daring, but by the gradual growth fthc massive
proportions of stalwart nature, which becomes the
more sublime the more it is contemplated. To this
class of men belonged the brave commander of Fort
Brown, of whom the following account is given:
MAJOR j. Brown, OF the 9TH Regiment o. In
iantry, was killed in the attack made by the Mexi-
cans ON his encampment, opposite Matamoras He
was native of Vermont; and at the commence
ment OF the war in 1912 enlisted in the army as a
common soldier. On account of his merit he was
promoted from the ranks to the office of ensign and
served with great bravery and good conduct during
the whole OF the war. He was in nearly all the
hard fought battles OH the Niagara frontier i'm the
years of 1918 and ia Before the close of the war.
he was promoted to the office of LIST Lieutenant and
afterwards rose by regular gradatiOns the rank of
Major, IN which capacity he has served for many
years. He has been thirty four years in the army
and has been much i'll active service in the various
parts of the frontier. He at an early day acted as
commlssary Of subsistence at Council Bluffs. and
was afterwards stationed at st. Louis as Quarter
master and Commissary. He was at one time en-
gagged in conducting the tribes Of emigrating Indians
to the West, and was in active service during the
whole period of the Florida war.
A number OF years ago he was stationed at Littl,
Rock, and, although still in the army, was electet
first President Of the Bank of Arkansas which DOS
he held tora year, and resigned. He at various
times disbursed very large sums of public money
and was remarkable for the accuracy fidelity, sys
tenn and punctuality with which he kept and rem
dered his accounts and made his settlements. HI
possessed the confidence of his superiors, and thu
good will OF the army. and during thirty -four year
OF arduous service, never was involved i'm Difficult
ties nor had charges preferred against him. HI
never fought or aided in a duel, nor gave coune
nance to such proceedings, and was never concern
ed therein, except for the purpose preventing thei
occurrence and producing reconciliation among bro
ther officers. He was a good dscplinarian, and
sale, hrm, cautious commander. He leaves wifi
and two children, one Of whom is the wife of sur
geon in the army. At the time of his death he wa
about 81 years old, and died as he had lived, in tn
active and faithful discharge Of his duties as mill
tary oificer-Bahimore american.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30
4 SIGHT"

The steamer 1NA N!ch~,y, on her pas
sage up from y :. Orleans, r,@!; or the
morn If TIE 18Th inst, nea1 Island Il,
ii short distance below the mouth Of tie
Ohio, twenty-five steamboats,, all within
of each other, and all bound to the
great southern depot, with heavy cargocs
Of western produce. Eight were from St
Louis, am the remainder from the Ohio.
From New Orleans 10 II. Louis she met
nincty-seN "a steamers, ~tlrirty-livc of which
were from this port. Beat this who cam:
Fra.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30

The Secretary of the Navy is about 10
fill up the navy with the full compliment of
men allowed by Congress. We see by an
advertisement that 1000 men arc wanted
for the Ohio, soon TO be put in commission,
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30

Misery M I'hm6-The greatest mise
~ prevails in ireland. Mr.. O'conncll in
a speech lately said: "Aiiscry unqualified
is III The la"d-misrry unparalled-such
as WIS never heard f hrf,re".' and that
solemn assurance :: 10 lii" very letter
truth.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30
STEAMER MARIA SUNK.-The ST,

Louis Gazette of the evening of the 9th,
learns from the Era of the morning of the
same day, that the steamer 'Sultana lad
run into the Maria at Natchcz on Friday
j!r 10Th inst, ard sunk hcl in 20 feet wa
I. r. j.c k5;iYls of the Maria were knock
'i"Nn: an Twenty-Five persons badly
.>"'"!rd,. -! nineteen missing, among whom
Wa Sir. burst, tie clerk"
III. puisp Ms formerly a citizen of
Frha.ai.iG III tins county, much esteemed
ani respected hy ali who knew linn. His
loss will be deeply regretted by 4 numerous
circle Of friends. Tie Gazette says that,
Inc entered .hc cabin at the time OF thc
collision and requested Tie passengers not
to be frightened. THIS was the lasttimr he
was seen. He probably fell ovcl board in
the confuSiCn.'
The names OF the other persons lost and
injured, are not given.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30

The latest news from Mexico, is, that
Santa Anna has ordered all the Mexican
forces to fall back upon San Luis de Po-
tosi; and there await the arrival of Gen.
Taylor, with'he hope of giving him a com
pletc overthrow, after a fatisuing march
over L dreary waste of nearly 300 miles.
tits also said that an order had been dcs-
patched to Cen. Ampudia, to c~vacuate
Monterey without abattlc, and to fall back.
and cntrench himself at san Luis de Potosi.
but that the order did not reach him till aE-
ter the battle. THIS would certainly be bet
ter forA1eNico than to attempt to oppose the
entrance Of our army into every little town
upon the route. Whether we are to have
a battle at SaItillo or San Luis, will soon
he known.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30

Good humor is the sky of the soul op
winch every star Of talent will shine p:orc
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30

The official returns as far us heard from
give Mcdaniel G59l votes, and kincaid
J6I4. There is now no doubt, that Nc
Daniel is elected by about 1890 majority.
The whole vote cast. is however, but little
larger than the usual democratic majority.
The greatest apathy and Indifference were
felt throughout the State. The vrtH cast al
this township, VIC believe, WIS Tic largest
given in TIE State, in proportion to popula-
ton; and the democrats certainly pollcd Il
heavier vote here. i'll proportion to their
numbers, than at any other township i'll the
State.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30

ROEBERY-G"n. S. Il. Bunch, Usage
agent, Wa. robbed of a thousand dollars in
the Usage nation: perhaps more properly
speaking, the money was stolen. While
the guard and himself were unloading the
boxes, TIE interpreter, an Usage Indian was
left III the house where the boxes were be-
Ing deposited. When the Agent entered.
the house TO pay off the waggoners, one
box was missing lie immediately seized
the Usage interpreter, who confessed the
theft ard gave up 277 dollars, and stated
that he was too drunk to recollect Where
the Eaiance was hid! The Indian is now in
confnement-and it is believed the whole
amount of money will be recovered
SprlnSfeM( No. Democrat.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30

join MihNoN, Esq, some time Chief
Clerk in the Post Olicc Department, has
been appointed Third Assistant Postmaster
General. The office has been for some
time ~Tacant, (Sincc Dr.. Miller last filed it.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30

me BTrhc" IF PrOmise.-The Louis
willie journal says: The trial of the case of
OF promise, Miss Nano Hays rs. MIR
Jolh hays was brought to a close y~ester-
nay The Jury rendered a verdict of So
oVo IN favor of the plaintiff. This is what
MR. lays has to pay for a delightful court.
cup GL oi between two and three years
theaP enough for a rich man.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30

\ pubic dinner is to be given TO Mr..
WEBSTER by the Philadelphia Wigs to-day.
The tickets arc sold at five dollars each.
The st. Louis Union says, Mr.. Webster is
In training for the next Presidential race,
but lis friends make thc Ahoag tickets too
hlgito secure the support Of any Save the
supper ten thousand.o Daniel docsn'tlikc
the "hugc paws"
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30


= The Norcmbcrnumbcro Of the South
ern and Western Literary Messenger and
Review, has been received. This is a
monthly periodical published at Richmond.
Virginia, and devoted to scientific ard lite
rary subjects. II d~escrvcdly ranks amongst
the most important literary works of the
day.
The expedition of Com. Perry against
TabaSco has been successful. SO much
for the croaking Of those who predicted
the contrary.
Several communications larc been u;ia-
voidab'y crowded out this week.
Democratic banner., 1846-11-30

hrgt"n'ns Io"ng.--Mr. Turner, age
has married Miss Brown, age
Jersey.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-03-13
precedenre a Kenf,kpkinn cL1im,nr -,

Precedence "A Kentuekian claiming Prece-
dence IF Count.-We were yesterday shown
ia letter from young genteman-a native OF
Kentucky, who is now in Rome-the Eternal
|Cny-to his friends in this State. He gives
Ia graphic description OF his journey from Paris
lhither, and recltes one amusing incident of
travel, which is worth transcrfbng. He states
that in the boat in which he travelled on the
Rhone, from Lyons TO Avignon, he was half
famished with cold, and nearly whole starved
with hunger. He tried bribe to The cook,
and entreaty with the captain-bat neither
awaited him in obtaining dinner. After pa
cling the deck for some time, mentally calling
anathemas on the heads Of all Frenchman in
general, and the snrly boat captain in paTtcm-
lar; whose passenger he was, he hurried
down TO the cabin for the purpose Of getting
seear and putting it, instead Of blowing up the
captain. There, to his establishment, and not
without exciting his envy, he found tallow
faced Russian Coun'-Count Of Orlof-dis-
cuss,ng very fine dinner, the obseqnious
captain standing behind his chair, apparant-
ly honored with being permitted TO act as his
waiter: | .=#.a t@af
81 thought" said the young Kentnckian.
casting scowl at the aptain, who understood
and could speak little broken EogIish-"I
thought yon had told me that you did not fur
nish your passengers with dinner - '
..Pardonne, monsieur; dis be not one ebery
body passenger; he be one gran Russian
Count" .-.f -..4.s...-..- s-.-,.-
| ..And what The HI ifhe be said TIE Ken
ltuckiau, who was as ardent asa Western sun
could make him-''if he be a Count. Tam a
Kentukian I'D like to know which should rank
Ihigberr' e.. .~ n .s.as
"Pordonne, mosieur." said the captain
gu be kent-what dat be title Of one
mob en- an Anglaise, eh!" 500 - f~',.-.s.
"No said the ken.nckian bluntly-.ihat 10
the title of an American sovereignr' -
"Ah said the little French captain. shrug-
ging up his shoulders, and bowling down his
lhead-" ah.. excusez, mOnsieur-pardon.
did not know you be one gran nobiemans; but
now get you dinner. tOute suite - and in due
the dinner was broughi-to which with the
addition of bottle Of sparkling hook. the
young keniuekian did ample justice. He
Isays he has never known 80 agreeable an in
stance Of the respect which the American
name inspires abroad. as that4ceezsien affcs
lded hIm--f. O. DeRa. .~~sa111 lssssrE sd 8
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