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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
GRADUATION LAND BILL.

This bill, to procure the passage of which the
Administration has been bringing all its influence
to bear upon Congress, is justly regarded as the
preliminary step to the entire surrender of all the
right and interest of the old States in the Public
Lands. The West is now a formidable part of the
Union as respects votes, and being not little dis
affected towards the Administration for its course on
the Oregon question, it was thought that something
should be done to propitiate it.-A farther object
with the Administration also, was doubtless to gain
over additional support to the Tariff scheme by
making them, as it We're, twin measures-Thus it
Is that the great interests of the Country are made
TO yield to those OF Party.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
PUBLIC PRINTING.

o. The editor of the Washington Union has
acclaimed much against the iniquity and injustice
Of the Tariff of 1912, exhibited by the fact that
some of our judicious Manufacturers have been en-
abed to realize profit upon their capital and labor
under it of 20 or % per cent per annum.-What
them upon the same principle, will be the Inference
of the country in regard to the management of the
Public Printing, when it is found that he and his
partner, upon capital of about $50, OOO have re-
allied profit of something like $l25,OOO in sin
gle session Of Congress- We should like to know
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

GS9 Five steamboats, of light draft have been pur-
chased at Pittsburg, by Capt Saunders, of Gen.
laylor's staff, for the use of the Army on the Rio
Grande.
w. HE Democratic papers in Pennsylvania gen
orally are out in strong terms against the new Ia
riff.
Mr.. Charles w. Thompson, hardware dealer
in Richmond, was drowned while bathing in James
river few days ago.
The report that Henry r. Schoolcraft, esq. of
New York, had been murdered at Sault St. Marie
by man named Tanner, was incorrect. 1t was
his brother, James l.. SchooIcraft, who was killed
The Pennsylvania Democrat mentions the muir
der of a Mr.. Holland about Is miles from Union
town, on the 4th instant, by runaway negro slave
whom he attempted TO arrest. He was stabbed
with knife. The murderer escaped
The citizens of Mercer county, Ohio, have re-
fused to allow the 800 slaves, manumitted under
the will of the late John Randolph, to settle in
that county They were forced to leave in twenty
four hours AT the last accounts, they were en-
camped in the woods, about 20 miles from the place
provided for their settlement.
A most destructive fire has occurred at Nantucket
Massachusetts,. Between three and four hundred
buildings destroyed and the total loss of pro
perty is estimated at about million of dollars.
The Rockingham Register mentions that the rot
has appeared in the Potatoes in that neiohborhood
1t is said that Salt is remedy for this disease. an
Piled in small quantities TO the hill. or scattered
lightly over the ground
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
FROM MATAMORAS.

We have received from our young friend, Mr.
JOHN A. Hartman, now Of the Amy of Occupa-
ton in Mexico, several numbers of the .'MArAMo-
RIOS REvELLs,"a newspaper which has been es
ablished in that city since its capture, by two of
OF our cnterprsing countrymen, Mcssrs. SAMUEL
BANGS and G. X. LEWIS. 1t is printed partly in
Spanish and partly in English, and is issued on a
small sheet, twice a week
We find nothing of importance in these papers
from the Anmy-its operations being suspended by
the rainy season, and the want of means of trans
portation. We make copious extracts from them
however, which may serve to interest and amuse
the reader from the gmpses they afford of life and
times in these new regions, SO suddenly brousrb,
under the sway Of our ''stars and Stripes"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
THE POOR MANS LOG CHAIN

oo-The Martinsburg Gazette reminds the people
OF the denuncatons of Mr.. BEDINGER, the present
Representative of that District in Congress, made
from the stump in lS44 against the s'BLAcK IA
RIFF" because it laid duty of 80 per cent ON the
Poor Mans Log Chain and only 10 per cent. on
the Gold Watch Chain of the Fop!--Mr. Bedin-
ger, in his speech here, if we remember Alright,
made use of the same ad captandum argument
"Now, Casks the Gazette what think we, Poor
Men ?-Mr. Bedinger has voted for a Tariff bill
which leaves this identical tax on your Log Chains.
while the Fop sports his "Gold higgins" at the
same old duty of 10 per cent'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
MISSING CORRESPONDENCE.

The New Orleans Tropc of July LIST, asks for
the publication Of the orders sent to Gen. Taylor
that caused him to leave Corpus Christi for the Rio
Grande, and Mr. Folks reasons for not consulting
Congress, which was in session at the time upon
the Subjective can see no good reason why this
information should be longer withheld as the publ
cation OF 1t can occasion no detrment to the public
interests, and the people have right to know the
reason OF such an extraordinary proceeding. We
suRjoln the remarks of the Tropic:
1--WE wish particularly to know why certain
correspondence is not published relative to the Ar
my OF Occupation twill be recollected that, af
ter Congress had been in session some time. Mr..
foik ordered the army to march to the Rio Grande.
lie did this without consulting notifying Con-
gress OF the fact. Now, there must be some good
reason for this extraordinary movement on his part
,hat should be known TO the people. 1t must not
be forgotten that Mr.. Polk claimed the Nueces as
the boundary line between Mexico and Texas when
he came into power, and on the banks of that river
the Army of Occupation was stayed long time
Now, is important to the people of the United
States Tor Mr. Polk to give his reasons for changing
his mind, and explain the extraordinary necessity
imposed upon him for moving the army while Con-
gresS was In session without consulting that BODY.
we trust the press will clamor for this missing
correspondence, 1t will be found, we have no
doubt, very interesting indeed, and enlighten very
many people who have ever been in quandary
why the army moved from the Nueces to the Rio
Grande.
There will be fine field open for the contempla-
ton OF free people when all the causes that go
verned the Administration relative to the Texas
question shall be fairly brought to light The
management of the whole matter is decidedly rich
Thanks to Gen. Taylor and his brave little army,
he fought himself out of all difficulties whatever
and, contrary to the expectations of the Admins
lratIon' covered himself and his companions in arms
with immortal honor-Again we ask for the publ
cation Of the orders sent to Gen. TAYLOR that
caused him to leave Corpus Christi for the Rio
Grande, and for the reasons Mr. Polk had for issu-
ing such orders without consulting Congress, in
session at the time he issued them and who alone
has power to declare war"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

The condition Of the Army of Occupation in Mex
leo Is represented to be most wretched. The tents
of the Volunteers are made of cotton and will moi
shed the rain, and the tents of the Regulars rot
ten and ragged. Some there are. indeed, who have
not even such poor coverings, but have to use theiI
blankets. requisiton was made by Gen. Taylor
some time ago, for tents and the means Of moving
his troops, and there is no excuse for the neglect
with which it has been treated by the Government
1t is worse than folly to keep men in the field with
out the munitions and appliances necessary for their
efficient employment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
EDUCATION MEETING.

A meeting of the Committee for the County Of
Augusta, appointed by the State Central Commit
tee, under authority Of the Education Convention
Held in Richmond in December last, is respectfully
requested at the Federal Courtroom in Staunton,
on Monday next, at l. o'clock, ~ NJ. A full at
teadapce of the members is desired, in order that
efficient measures may be taken for the furtherance
of the objects of their appointment.
The following gentlemen compose the Commit
tee WIN Davis, Samuel F.. Clarke, franklin
r Gener- CHARLES III. Lewis, Rev. b. NJ Smith
Rev. T. L. Castleman, IL. .. DrooKe, r.. Stribling
Rev. Il. M'Farland, Rev. James MIlroy, Rev. II
w. Bailey, Jas. A. Cochran, VIM Kinney, A. III
IL. Stuart, John Wayt, Elijah Hogshead, Thoma.
M'Corkle, Samuel Harnsbarger, John M. M'Cue
Col. f. MCue, James Walker, James Points, r
j. Niche, j. ID. Breckenridge, p. A. Heiskell, ia
cob Baylor, John d. Imboden, w. III. Harman
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

A letter is published in the National Intelgen-
Ger from Point Isabel to a member OF Congress,
which gives startling account of the manner in
which the paid agents of the Government are dis
bursting the public funds in that quarter The wri-
ter says that when the expenses Of this war are
made known the Florida war expenditures will APP
pear small. we most enormous rates, he says,
are paid for many things, and a few instances are
given The steamer Alabama is chartered at six
teen thousand five hundred dollars month, to ply
between that place and New Orleans. Other YES
sells are employed at equally extravagant rates and
the hull alone OF an old vessel, not worth $500,
is hired by the Quartermaser at $50 a day. These
things ought to be looked into in time, or the Ma
ton will have terrible bill to foot up.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

GG-I appears by letter from the Secretary Of
War to Col. j. ID. Stevenson, of New York, that
the Regiment he is authorized to raise is to be en-
ployed in Upper California, and that it is to be
made up Of men of various pursuits who may desire
to remain in that region at the end of the war, Ell
Their in Oregon, or any other territory which may
then belong to the U. States.
Among other things mentioned in the Colonel's
circular is, that four women are to be allowed to
each company, who must be soldiers wives, making
forty to the Regiment. They will receive pay,
rations, Sc, and will be required to do the washing
of the men.
The French army has such corps Of women,
who are called Vivenderes.- have regular
uniform, and wear dirk in the girdle their ap-
propriate arms. Besides doing the washing, they
act as nurses Of the sick and wounded.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
FROM THE INDIAN corNrpv

The Saint Louis Reveille, after announcing the
arrival of number of fur traders from Fort John,
the junction of the Laramie and Big Platte rivers,
says -
A gentleman accompanying the fur boats informs
us that about ten days ago, while the Pawnees Of
Grand Pawnee village were absont on a buffalo
hunt, war party OF Sioux, numbering about seven
hundred, made descent upon the VILLAGE and des.
troyed it. cut down their corn and drove the women
and missionaries to the bluffs No pawnees were
KILLED in this fray. The village DESTROYED is stua-
ed about one hundred miles from the mouth. on the
main branch IL the Platte.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

G5N"OLivER OLDsCHooL," the able and re-
spectacle correspondent of the U. S. Gazette, at
Washington, thus speaks of the open and audacious
tampering with members of Congress practsed by
high Executive officers Of the Government, during
the tendency Of the Graduation Land bill before the
House. A similar course, it seems, has been com
menced in the Senate, with reference to the new
Tariff, and was very properly noticed by one of
the Senators, Mr.. CAMERON, on Wednesday,
Such conduct certainly cannot be too strongly re-
buked by the country.
"The very extraordinary spectacle was present
ed, during this severe contest in the House. of the
presence Of nearly all the members Of the Cabinet,
who were exertng all the influence in their power
to carry the measure. Mr. Richie, of the public
printing, public opinion, and wippingn Depart
ment, occupied seat within the bar and was talk
ing in whispers to members. Mr. Buchanan Mr.
Marcy and Mr.. johnson were outside OF the bar
in close conversation with members. while Mr.
Walker was in a private room where he was in con-
sultatiOn with members, or more properly speaking
where he was lecturing and dealing with members
| could mention the names of members who were
with him in his private room and who had voted
with the Wings previous to their interview with
him, but who did not vote at all subsequently; but
forbear for the present. Their names are known,
and ] wish them TO understand that they are at my
mercy. This is not the first or second time mem
bers of the Cabinet have been present when impor-
taut votes were TO be taken, and when the result
has been considered doubtful 1t is new practice
in the government, and shows the progress of cor
ruption and not the progress Of it only but the in
creased sl,amelessness and Projligacy Of it. The
presence Of the Cabinet officers in the House was
the subject OF general remark, and it was suggested
that a resolution should be offered-and such an
one NAV porhaps Inc offered as Tebuke ~ their IN
teneddIing in the Legislative affairs, that the Com
missioner Of Public Buildings cause MINISTERIAL
BENCHES TO be erected in the House for the accom-
mediation Of the Kings ministers, whenever they
should think proper TO come here to dragon the
House into proper obedience 10 The Executive will
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

o." The National intelligencer of Thursday,
says-A report, which prevailed some weeks ago,
of an assault meditated by the Executive upon the
Castle Of San Juan de Uhm, (the seaboard de-
fence Of Vera Cruz but which had apparently died
away, has revived within day or two. 1t is now
said that Council of Naval Post Captains has
been summoned by the Head Of the Navy Depart
ment to Washington TO decide upon the practical
bility and expediencY Of the measure.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

"A meeting of portion Of the Democrats of the
Northern Liberties, in Philadelphia county, was
held few evenings ago, at which they determined
to make Gen. Taylor their candidate for the next
Presidency. They express their disapprobation of
the course pursued at the last Presidential election
by their party in aTaying before the Baltimore
Convention host of candidates, and then settling
upon man who had not been spoken of at all by the
people. They recommend the formation Of ''Rouph
and Ready Clubs" forthwith
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

9o- report was brought to New York on Fri
day by Capt. Brown Of the Schr. Spitfre, from
Key West, that Tanpico had been taken possession
of by the U. S. Sloopof-war St. Marys-b it
was not generally credited
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

Do- A joint resolution has passed both Houses of
Congress to bring the session to close on the 10th
of August.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
MURDER AND ROBBERY.

The mysteries attending the sudden disappear
ance, on the I'd of February last, of f. Adolphus
Muir, ESD, Of Dinwiddie county, have been ex
planned by the discovery of Mr.. MS body, on a
farm formerly owned by his father, but recently
purchased by man named Eppes. The letters
Purporting to have been written by Mr.. NJ, from
Petersburg, New York, &C., to his brother, John
A. Muir Esq, explaining the causes Of his absence,
are supposed to have been written by said Eppesr
(sald to be a slave trader,) who has fled, and to-
whom suspicion attaches as the murderer, OF the
principal in the tragedy. A free colored man, re-
siding IN the neighborhood Of this bloody deed, We
understand, revealed the dark secrets connected
with this melancholy affair, and pointed out the,
spot where Mr. Ms body had been hidden. The
OBJECT OF the murderer it supposed to obtain
I9e bonds gwen by Eppes for the land purchased
OF MI Muir Circumstantial evidence leaves but
litt'e doubt that Eppes was the murderer. The
ponds were seen IN ms possession few weeks after
the disappearance Of Mr.. Muir; and he has also
recently sold MIR. Ms watc2,, much broken. to Mr.
Charles Lumsden, of Petersburg. Mr.. Muir was
a young gentleman well knowQ TO many Of the
citizens of Richmond, having resided here, few
years since, with Mr. James Evais.-Eng,nrer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

The New York Tribune of Friday morning
says: eff we may rely on the confidential alvi-
ces of those who have the best opportunities of
knowing, SANTA ANNA and ALMoNTE leave Ha2
vana this day to resume in Mexico the sway of
the revolution of Paredes
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

EMIGRATIoN INTO VfRGINIA.-I'he emigration
from Western New York and the New England
States into the northern part OF Virginia is very
laFgc. Fairfax county is coming fast into the pos
session of settlers like these OihefportOrs Of the
State are also likely to be rescued in similar man
ner. cit is singular spectacle" says the Rich
mond Republican, (which Virginia now presents;
the immigration into her borders of citizens from
other States. For years has she been drained Of
the flower Of her youthful population leaving their
place to be supplied by men who seem TO place'a
higher value upon the advantages which they lave
SURRENDERED. '-.NM I7t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23

Flour in Richmond, So IS a 3 81.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-02-09

family Nicholas is 10 years of age and young man Of
handsome and gen:ee address and abilities.
~ The crew of the U. S. sloop of war Boston
were paid of on Saturday afternoon
~ A little girl, eigh, or ten years old, was &C.
verely bitten on Saturday Afternoon in Stewards alley
BY large savage dog belonging TO hrs Fleet.
F" We were yesterday shown several spurious
haldollars says the Advertiser neatly executed as
almost to defy detection They bear the date OF Is4s
and may be detected by close application to the SOUND
or by the application of acids The public should DC On
their guard as there doubtless large quantities IN CIT
cuation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-02-09
- s22 35.Ol2I 59lg2I l2s. 796 %

Nine OF the Colored Children's Schools included IN
the above and under the Of the Public school Socie
~ number 29i The number taught in these SCHOOLS
during the year , CO. and their CONDITION 10 very
encouraging in every respect. Many OF ne children
eynce a very high state of intelligence
There were last May room in our Public Schoo's lo'
about 1000 scholars and by the new SCHOOLS Tue room
mas been greatly enlarged But the superintendent. say
there is no excuse for opening schools wheh tncre
Is yet surplus and teachers for lVUu NOR 'i
have been gathered into all the Sehoo,s. Mo,c I -
nj the ney Schools he also says were "uohy uncaIeu
for and Nigh, now be discontinued without aeIrh s
TO the course OF public education Some OF these nav
hon onened so near others-even next door IN som"
80 H., they have been nar.ed the opposition line
ofScbooIs "lle ouly superiority alleged bet" e ereHsos
NJ ne Bible and atct this tie public money mas oeen
Ia, prodisaiy wdsed BY multiplying scao0'S ana 'e1''
The following the number of schools in each ward
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-02-09
COMMERCIAL AND MONEY MATTERS.
-. or S,ocf, g, tks EzchnnSG see Last Pcse
SATURDAY, P. N

SATURDAY, P. NJ.
In Stocks there were no heavy transactions to-day,
and prices were without material change The unset
He'd state of affairs at Washington nave tendency to
preven, operators from going largely into market Good
stocks are steady.
In Foreign bills there is no movement. The sup,
ply is good and rates. heavy Sterling 6aei Francs
PSI.
The Exports of this por, for the week ending
Feb. were :437s9O of which 337 5i4 in American
vessels The arrivals To- OF which IS were Arneri-
can Clearances % of which % were American.
Exports from Nero, York from the 20l Jan to The 5h Of
FtbruGry, in clusire.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-02-09
THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Thing. in Philadelphia.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. e-P. NJ
rphe news from Washington has caused quite a
sensation in this city The of the Presidents
Message sent into Congress Saturday ia the all
sorbipg topic Of conversation.
The Stock Market was quite heavy yesterday, and
price, with few exceptions, declined State Elves at
Tot Reading shares at 90! and Vcksburg at ct VII
mington advanced |, selling at 81
The large brick store No. 10 Fifth St above Ches-
occupied by Walker ellis book publishers and
G. F. Lewis. copper-piste printer was considerably
damaged by FIRE this afternoon Most OF the FIRE com
panies are now, q. ?. NJ in service
a woman named Jones, an inmate OF the Lunatlc
Asylum, mmitted suicide on Friday.
The weather, today is quite pleasant. with the
exception of the wind Yesterday we had snow, which
followed by rain.
"a man named Evans was knocked down and
robbed of his watch Friday night at the corner OF
Fifth and Lombard sts The villains Who committed
the act were arrested and committed TO answer the Of
fnrcn
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-02-09
Business Notice..
- -
BY LANES NJ. MILLER.

BY JAMES Nj. MILLER
~ Executors SaIe.-JAMEs NJ. MILLER will sci
auction Wednesday, Feb H. a.l2ocock, at the Mer
chants Exchange by order OF the OF John G. Cos
ter, deceased.
Thirteen,hst-Two lots between Broadway and the
Bowery ?; front by average OF IS feet deep
the other 'front.' by los feet 10 inches deep
Twefh.s;-One lo between Broadw ay aud the Bowery,
inches front and and los feet 10 inches deep
Fh-stOue lot So feel West Of avenue D. IS feet By 81
sevenhstone lot IS fee, East of avenue D. 25 feet by
90 feet 10 inches.
Eighth s-Two lots 100 feet East Of avenue B. each 70
feet By 81 feet 6 inches
Nintis,-one lot 25s feet East OF c, IS feet by
90 feet inches
Tompkins squsre-one lcr B. fourth lot South
OF l0ih-s,. IS by IS feet.
Two lois B, Sd and 4,h lots South OF Sh-sL
each p feet inches by IS feet
The lsst three lots front on Tompkn.' square
Thompsoa.st-The story brick front house and lot,
No. p Thompson-st lot ~ by so feet
The two-siory frame house and lot No. s. Thompsonst
Is fee. inches front and rear and 100 feet deep
Waer-st three-s'ory brick house and io No. $751;
Wste,-sl lot 20 by 50 feet.
Ters-lO per the day OF sale 40 cent the
Isl March. when the deeds will be deivered balance
bond and mortgage e, per cent
Every lot will be positively sold.
Lhosrsphic maps may be mad OF The Aucopeer Mon
day previous TO The sale. $3.50 sfS
re- Alpaca.-Tte American Agricultural Association
intend sending agent Peru FOR the purpose OF select
ing and introducing into the United States the Alpaca
All persons or Associations Who subscribe $500 upward
wsib be entitled 10 pro number OF -nias TIA: may
arrive.
All subscriptions be in cash, and deposited 18th the
Treasurer OF the Society P Hasey, Esq Cashier OF the
Bank OF York between this and the lie, of March
February 5!b, 1916 R L PELL, ,pv cn,.....
6fsg, J. 5. SKINNER,
" Opening of the Inman Gallery.:-The In
Gallery open Al the Art Union Rooms. No. So
Broadway, the 10Th ay OF February and the Exhibition
VIII continue during the four following weeks
Tickets ready snd may obtained of the Trea
surer, B. FOSDlCK No. $50 Broadway, and 81 the AT
Union Gsl-ry. So Broaoray
THOMAS :. CUMMINGS. ChsirnAn Of coa..
G&o- BUcXAAa, Secretary, N6Hs