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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

Gen. GANEs.-The Portsmouth (Va) New
Fra states that on Saturday last Major General
GAINES received through the Adjutant General Or
ders from the War Department to take command Of
the Eastern Division, fixing his headquarters either
at New York, Philadelphia, or Troy; that the
General has selected New York as the most i'm
Portant point, and Monday afternoon set out from
Norfolk for the post assigned him.
WALTER Bowie, ESD, an old and well known
citizen of New York, died at his residence i'm that
city, Monday last. He held the office of Mayor of
New York, from 1923 TO lS33-took an active part
In politics for large part of his life, and filled Sc
veral offices OF distincton-among them Senator
and Speaker Of the State Senate.
REMEDY FOR THE PoTATo DIsEAsE-It is
stated that if, when planting, you wet the potato
and cover it with dry lime it will certainly prevent
anything like disease.
The N. Y. Evening Post Noco) predicts. that
in less than three years there will be another
hauling of ''thc cxorbitant and fraudulent exac-
tons" Of the Tariff This is highly compliments
~ language to be applied to Tariff law which the
Union tells us was ''made to stand" We incline
TO the opinion that the Posts predictions will be- to
a certain extent verified. The law will be ''over-
hauled"-but it will be to increase the duties, not
to reduce them.-Whig.
Governor SMITH, accompanied NV Mr. LAWSON.
and Col. PARKER. reached this place in the stage OF
Thursday night last, on his return to Richmond.
The Governor expressed himself well pleased with
the location Of the South Western Road. and the
manner in which it is being pushed forward by the
contractors. While here he visited the COLLEGE.
and the Virginia Military Institute, reviewed the
corps, personally introduced to each Of the Ca
diets, examined the grounds, buildings, Store, Lii
brary, &c, and expressed himself delighted with
the management. and prospects of the Institution
We doubt not that his next annual message will
contain good word in behalf Of the Institute and
that he will recommend those appropriations, so
much needed for extending the sphere Of It's useful
ness. IL IS his earnest desire that the Institute
should be placed on the most elevated ground. and
TO this end, his efforts will be directed. -Tdltey
Star.
PUBLtc LANDs.-The President has ordered the
sale Of about ten and half million of acres Of pub
lie lands in Wisconsin, Iowa. Missouri. Arkansas
Mississippi and Florida. Rather Cutting the mar
kct, we should say.
The new Constitution which was submitted to
the vote Of the people in Missouri has been rejected
by decisive majority.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
GEN. TAYLOR'S VICTORIES.

The Richmond Enquirer publishes some extracts
from letter received by gentleman in that city,
from friend in Madrid, in relation to The mpres-
sions produced in Europe by Gen. Taylor's victo-
ries. Among other things he says-"The greatest
compliment yet paid to Taylor l heard OF in Lon
don. The compliment is this when the steam
er of May 10Th, brought to England the news of
Taylor's difficult position, the Duke Of Wellington
met Mr.. -, and the subject was introduced.
"Why," said the Duke, ''does he not do this and
that ?''--mentioning the steps which Taylor ought
to take. When the steamer of June LIST brought
the news of his victories, Mr. - met the
Duke "Your Grace" said he, ssmust have been
advising Gen. Tayor-for you see he has done ex-
actly what you said he ought to do" $50 he
has" said the Duke, as much gratifed as if he had
won the victories himself. As got this from Gen.
-, to whom Mr. - related it, it is un-
doubtedly authentic; exact in substance, and
think also verbatim.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

The Lewisburg Chronicle proposes an abandon
ment Of the plan of holding a State Convention on
the subject of Constitutional Reform, and that the
People, in lieu thereof, hold County meetings, and
send resolutions to the Legislature. 1t adds:
cit is our ardent wish that this may be the last
effort; if denied in this, let it be the signal of d.
Uision-we can't be worsted-and no doubt we
will be essentially benefitted.'
Here is some backing for our ultra Rcformers in
Augusta The Chronicle is of those who insist
upon law for organizing Convention on the
White Basis.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
FOREIGN NEWS.
PHnADELPHIA, Sept. 3, Y. M.
ARRIVAL OF THE BRITANNIA

The steamer Britannia has arrived at Boston with
dates from Liverpool to the 10Th ult Her,rrivaI
has just been announced in this city by teleurapb
from New York.
The news is not OF much mportance--ma,,ers
remaining pretty much as they were at the depar
ture Of the last steamer.
There had been tremendous storms and floods in
England, which had injured the crops severely.
The Cotton Market has been i'm Quiescent state
The sales on the 18th, at Liverpool were estimated
at o,OOO bales. Spectators have taken 700 Ame-
rican, and have exported 500 bales 1000 bales
consisting Of 800 Bahia. were sold Mt I'd to 6td I;
2OO Pernam at CT esd. The market closed dull.
In the manufacturing districts business is by no
means active. However, the news recently receiy
ed from the United States will give new impetus
to trade.
The Money Market is easy, and for business
cash can be had very readily.
The Produce Markets are tolerably active, both
as regards the home and the export trade
lndlan Corn has risen TO 32s per quarter The
accounts OF the Potatoe crop continue to be dsas-
trous.
The popularity of the new Pope is unbounded.
The new Papal Tariff makes great reductions on
wooden manufactures, cotton goods, sugar and coffee
The Golden testimonial has reached Eos, 600.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
Parliament is expected to rise about the 2Sth Of
August. On the 18th the House of Lords passed
the Sugar Duties Bill.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The destitulion in Ireland occupied the House OF
Commons on Monday. sum has been appropra-
ted for the employment of the poor in Ireland.
EFFECTS OF THE AMERICAN TARIFF IN
ENGLAND.
Several markets have experienced the effects OF
the liberal tariff which goes into operation in the
United States on the LIST of December. Iron has
already advanced in price, and the wooden manu-
features of Yorkshire firm and improving
SANATORY REGULATIONS.
A public meeting has lately been held in the Bri-
fish metropolis for the purpose of taking measures
to prevent the spread of disease. Although some
contended that few cases of Asiatic Cholera had
appeared, the general feeling of the meeting was
opposed to the conclusion.
FRANCE.
The French elections have terminated and great
has been the success Of the Guizot ministry. The
majority In the new Chamber is expected to be one
hundred, and it may possibly exceed that number
The King had opened the Chambers with short
speech
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
NIRGINiA LANDS.

We learn from the Fairfax News, that consid-
cradle number Of farms in that county have been
sold within short time. Besides others, says the
News, the farm of the late Henry Hedges was sold
under decree of the Court to Mr.. A. II. Ives, of
pennsylvania, at seventeen dollars per acre,
About twenty-seven thousand acres of land in
Fairfax are now held by Northern settlers-Free
Press
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
NEWS OF EPES

The last Lynchburg Republican states that a
letter has been received dated at New Orleans,
from Capt Talbot, one of the police of that town,
who has pursued Epes, stating that he had receiy-
ed satisfactory information that Epes had continued
his route to Galveston, Texas, under the assumed
name OF u. Davis, of n. Carolna,--the name
which ne bore in Lynchburg. Capt. u. not des-
pairing of finally arrestng him. was to leave the
day after the date of his letter. for Galveston, lin Pur
suit
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
LOOK OUT FOR COUNTERFEIT NOTES

Two individuals, James Mcclure and William
Shelton, both said to be from Augusta County.
Were arrested in this place Tuesday last, upon a
charge of passing counterfeit notes of the denomna-
ton OF twenty dollars. The notes are badly execu-
ted, and are upon the Bank of the Valley, Va As
the matter is to undergo legal investigation, parti-
culars are not given.--Halrisonbur Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

GO we have the pleasure Of acknowledging the
receipt of another fine present of Peaches from our
friend, MIR, ARcH'D. p. SrUART-weighinp not
Joer TINS time, but too to the pound They are
yellow soft Peach, very juicy and Of fine favour
but not equal in that respect to the others he sent
us, which we now learn from him are called the
"Royal Kensington"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

GA Lady friend has made us present of
handsome Netting for our Buggy Horse, wrought
with her own hands Truly we are in luck! If
we should sport the new rigging some of these days.
we hope Reform friends will not consider ms
''ariStocratic"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
From the New Orleans Commercial Times, Aug. %.
MOST IMPORTANT NEWS FROM MEXICO!

From the New Orleans Commercial Times Aug %
MOST IMPORTANT NEWS FROM MEXICO!
.4rrical Of the British Stip-of War ELECTRA
Overthrow and Imprisonment Of Predes.-IHe
Country pronounced in favor Of Santa .Qna-
His a,rival at Vera Cruz.-.4nneration of
California to the United States.
Through the politeness of an eminent CONNER
cial house, we have just been placed in possession
of the following most important intelligence from
Mexico The news was received by British man
Of-war, which touched at the Balize with despatch
es from the British Minister at Mexico for his Go
vernment.
The purport of these dispatches is, that the U.
States have taken possession Of California and that
the revolution in favor of Santa Ana is complete
We subjon the following letters, from which it
will be perceived that the steamer Arab, with Santa
Ana on board, was in sight off Vera Cruz on the
10th inst.
VERA Cruz, August l6, 1916.
Awaiting ourselves of the opportunity by Bri-
tish man-otwar, we have just time TO state that
Mexico and Puebla have since also pronounced for
Federation and Santa Ana. Bravo's Government,
hardly established, was overthrown, and Gen. Sa-
las has put himself at the head of the movement
until Santa Ana may arrive.
Tranquility restored. Gomez Farias
aided the parsans of Santa Ana to bring about the
revolution His sons have come down here to well
IN British steamer called the Arab, accompanied
by Almonte, iIaro Tamariz, Rejon and Boves,
and thus ought to be here every day.
Gen. Paroles was taken prisoner, and is kept
in the citadel in Mexico. General Salas has issued
already letter of convocation of Congress, the
principles of 1894 and the members are to assem-
BILE at Mexico on the 9th of December next.
The present conveyance carries the news Of the
annexation of California to the United States, re-
ceived last night by express at the British Consul
late.
VERA Cruz, Aug. 16, 1916.
Advices have just been received by express Of
the formal ANNEXATION OF CALIFORNIA
TO THE UNITED STATES! and this vessel
of war takes the British Minister'S dispatches to
New Orleans and to England.
The whole country has declared in favor of San
ia Ana, who left Havana for here the Arab
steamer, but has not yet arrived, which makes his
friends rather anxious for his safety.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

MIR. Calhoun declined an invitation to a Public
Dinner rendered to him few days ago by the visi-
ters, without distinction Of party, at the Salt Sui
phur Springs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

0S- young man named JAMES STEPHENSON,
indicted at the late term of the County Court for
forging an order for goods and money in the name
of MIR. A. MCCHEsNEy-and for whose arrest
Bench Warrant had been issued-was brought to
town on Sunday last, and lodged in Jail.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

@o- a meeting of the citizens Of Staunton will be
held at the office of CHAs. H. LEWIS, esq, on Fri
day evening next at n o'clock, for the purpose Of
forming an Education Association.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

o. The New York Express states that the Re
venues received at the Custom-house in that CITY
continue to be deposited in the Banks, notwithsand
ing the Sub-Treasury Law.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

o. The new Constitution for the State of Iowa
has been adopted by majority Of from three 10
five hundred votes
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

% We have received Catalogue of the Officers
and Students of Pennsylvania College at Gettys-
burg, of which the Rev. G.. p KRAUru is Presi-
dent. 1t appears to be in very Furnishing condi
ton. The whole number of Students is I93.-Cost
Of tuition, board and room rent per annum SIO3 is
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

SET 1T RIGHT.-Mr. French the Clerk Of the
House of Representatives, denies that he made a
deposit Of any public money in the Bank of Wash
ington.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

on-The Hon. GEORGE M'DurrIE, it is stated
by some of the South Carolina papers, is about to
vacate his seat in the Senate of the United States
Col. f. III. Gilmore is spoken Of as his successor
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
CONVENTION MEETING.

meeting OF the citizens of Clarke County, of
both political parties, convened at the Court House.
on the 24th Of August, to express their opinion on
tne propriety of holding Convention to alter the
Constitution of the State
SIn motion of DIR. Cyrus Mccormick,
EDWARD j. SMITH, Esq. was called to the
Char, and JAMES III. CLARKE appointed Secre-
tary.
On motion of p. Mccormick, ESD,
Resotced, That we are i'm favor of a Convention
for the purpose of altering the Organic Law of the
State; provided, however, that in the law author
izing such convention, we are further i'm favor OF
representation either upon the mired basis or upon
population or taxation combined, or upon the pre-
sent basis Of representation in Virginia, according
TO the present Constitution.
Resofred, That the editors in Winchester and
Charlestown, be requested TO publish this resolu-
ton.
On motion of ID. II. Mcclure, Esq, the meet
ing then adjourned. T.. j. SMITH, Chm.
). IL. CLARK, Sec'y.
flour so-caed Reformers, therefore, wish to de-
feat even the call of Convention, it is very palpa-
bic that they are working in the right way to do
it, Let them but persevere in their course, and
they will undoubtedly prove themselves, as we
have already said, the very worst enemies the Re
form movement could have.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

CO Companies G and + Of the u. S. mounted
hiflemen were to leave Baltimore for Point Isabel
on the End instant, under the command of Cant
Mason.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
RETRoCEssION OF ALEXANDRIA

The vote taken on Tuesday and Wednesday of
last week in Alexandria, under the act OF Congress,
proposing retrocession of that portion Of the Dis
trct of Columbia lying south of the Potomac, orr
ginatly coded by Virginia to the General Govern
ment, resulted as follows:
For Retrocession 763
Against Retrocesson 222
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

The honorary degree Of l.. l.. ID. has been con-
ferred on William G. Preston, Of South Carolina,
by Harvard University.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. 1876

o. A variety of matter, prepared Tor this paper,
has been unavoidably omitted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

o. We cannot consent to bandy words with our
neighbor of the "Democat" in regard to the .'ma-
nagement' charged by us in the appointment of
Delegates for Augusta to the late Reform Conven-
ton. 1t has virtually admitted, over and over
again, that the charge is true to this extent, that
those who refused the issue made last Spring--no
matter what their professions of friendness to Re
form-(with perhaps few favored exceptions, y
were not considered by the managers Of the meet
ing fit representatives of the so-called "Nhite Ba-
Sis Party" of the County. AS to the other matters
embraced in the charge, the Democrat has been
driven to the miserable necessity of pleading bl,u
ders, and asking correction of the record! What,
then, remains to us for controversy
o. The Democrat says it will not back out from
its assertion that "the Tariff of 1912 was not only
higher than that of 1928, but was higher than any
we have ever had" yet it declines to publish the
duties under the last three Tariffs, which we offer
ed to furnish it, and says "the evidence shall not be
dictated to" it. Now, we should like to know
what other "cridcnce" there is i'm the case. than
the Tariffs themselves? Will it please to tell us
II 1t does not, the public, opine, will rather be
disposed to consider it as having "backed out'
oG-The Democrat wishes TO know what we mean
by the term ''.nongrelism." We had thought it
understood us long ago-If it does not, we will tell
1t. 1t is mixing up, in close alation, of men of
different political parties which are separated by
broad and important principles of National policy,
upon single ISSUE Of local concern, OF such doubt
full propriety, even in their own estimation, (if we
may infer any thing from their acts,) that although
1t is thought to answer very we'll for home use. vet
II could not be safely recommended for general
adoption, through the proceedings Of public con-
cent'oa AS to who are the "users," and who
the "used' in this new association, and what are
Its particular objects in attempting TO make the ac
cldenlal divisions amongst us last Spring perma-
ncnf, perhaps the Democrat is better informed than
we are
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

The Rev. CHARLES A. DAVIS, Of Washington
CITY has been appointed Agent Of the American
Colonization Society for this State,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

We observe that patent has recently been Ia
Ken out for an augur that bores square hole, Il
is said to work admirably, and will entirely snper
cede the use of the nallet and chisel in that work
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10
Majority

90 that the City and County of Alexandra have
again become component part of the Old Domin
ion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

HENRY HUBBARD Hartford Convcntionist lately
appointed by Mr.. Polk Sub Treasurer at Boston.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

ton of Convention or no Convention. So much for
our talking '|one way and writing another"
Alas, for the Register! 1t does not seem to be
aware, in utterng these sentiments, that if were
In Augusta it would be put in the same category
with ourselves, by our called Rcformers!
But this is not all have to give at present, to
Show the folly and mischievousness OF the move
ment amongst us. The following proceedings of a
late meeting of the people of Clarke county, of both
political parties speak pretty plainly the sentiment
i'm that reuion
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-10

doubleday authentic; exact in substance, and
think also verbatim'
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FRANCE.

The French elections have terminated and great
has been the success Of the Guizot ministry. The
majority in the new Chamber is expected to be one
hundred, and it may possibly exceed that number
The King had opened the Chambers with a short
speech
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-04-23

RAIL Roam lRoN.-The Danyille lntelligencer
says, "The Monlour Rolling Mill at this place has
for some time past been making over POO tons of
railroad iron per week. At one turn, last week, the
night set Of hands made lS2 rails within the ~
hours. They made hundred rails in six hours,
having that number finished at midnight
The great work now goes on vigorously and
constantly the anthracite furnaces of the com
plny, situate within few rods of the rolling mill
close by the canal, and in the heart of the Montour
ore region, are furnishing an abundant supply OF
metal for the mill,
The ore and limestone are convenient, and the
quantity ample 10 feed the furnaces for many gen
eratons to come the coal Sl,72 per ton delivered
in front of the works. The growth of the iron
business at Danyllle is advancing with all velocity
and force that steam power can give ill.,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-04-23

ARRIVAL OF HENRY CLAY--At seven o'clock
this morning, the sound of cannon down the river,
gave intination of the approach of Henry Clay to
the city Of ST. Louis. The reverberations of the
steamers gun, being repeated every few minutes,
brought an immense crowd 10 the levec-every one
anxious to have the first look at the great States
man of the West" Far down by Duncan's Island
could be dscerned the towering smoke of steam
engines, the waving of the stripes and stars" and
the flashing Of the booming gun. 1t was soon dis
covered that two steamers were dashed together,
mlngllng their smoke and their banners. They
were that elegant steamer, the Bucun, from New.
Orleans, which received Mr.. Clay as passenger
at the city Of Ncksburg, Miss, and the Mail from
Cincinnati, the latter alive with passengers.
As these twain in one" approached the levee
they gracefully swungap apart, and the Bulletin came
alongside the Harry of the West, at the foot of
on the levee and OH the hurricane decks OF the
merous steamers in our harbor, was immense. We
have no data for al accurate computation Of its
numbers.
Henry Clay, Uhe man to whom eulogy can add
no fame, nor the prefix of title any new honor,
soon passed to the deck of the Harry of the West
and from thence stepped into the dense and cheer
ing mass of citizens which blackened all the levee
With much difficulty lie reached and took TEN
porlry refuge from the press o. popular enthusas II
the store of the Messrs. Walsh, corner OF Wash
ngton avenue and Watershed.
1t was generally understood throughout our city
that Mr. Clay had most earnestly entreated anC
confidently expected that no public pomp shoult
mark his advent INTO ST. Louis. In consideration
to the delicacy Of such feelings, no answering can
non from the leyee responded to the gun Of The
Bulletin-nor was flag seen waving from Thu
steamers in the harbor or the public houses OF th
city. What future steps Of public respect to tit
"StatCs.nan Of the West" will be taken by thu
public authorities we know not, but presume 81
Il 10,
man whose life is part and parcel of his country
history, now in private life, may demand,
Mr. Clay's step was elastic and vigorous, his form
erect as an arrow; but his hair, from his fore
head to the back of the crown, showed that tim
had invaded that noble form, and rolled his wastn
winters over a head whose every thought throug
a long life has been for his country. 81. Lou
Gdz eiie, .4DrH g.