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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
RETROCESSION.

The correspondent Of the Baltimore American
gives the annexed synopsis Of the bill reported
in the House Of Representatives for retrocedioo
Alexandra and that portion Of the District south
of the Potomac to the State of Virginia
"The provisions Of the bill in brief are, that,
with the assent of the people Of the town and
county Of Alexandria, all that portion of the Dis.
trlct ceded TO the United States by the State of
Virginia, shall be coded back and forever rein
pushed TO the State of Virginia, in full and alb
solute right and jurisdiction, as well Of soil as
OF persons residing or 10 reside therein.
"The laws OF the District are to continue over
the citizens as heretofore, until Virginia shall
provide by law for the extension OF her jurisdic.
ton and judicial system over the ceded territory
"Ibe assent Of the people shall be given by
vote 10 the act of cessoD, and the deed shall be
done when majority Of the people vote in favor
Of il.
'The Government retains its ownership 10 tbc
Custom-IIouse and Post Office in Alexandra.
and gives to Virginia the public squares. on
which stand the Jail and Court-house.b
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
ONE OF THE EFFECTS OF THE TARIFF


The Charestown Free Press relates an inter-
estng incident of poor family in the neighbor-
hood OF Harper's Ferry, who were living few
months ago in the most squalid poverty, without
work, and in the greatest suffering. Recently
they were removed by the Hon. JOHN WETHERED
to Baltimore county, Maryland and given en-
Ployment in Factory. There are some twelve
or fourteen children in the family, about half of
whom, with the father are now engaged as ope-
Tatives, and their income is near one thousand
dollars per annum "A happy illustration, truly,
OF the wisdom and benefcence of the protective
policy.
This case suggests thought, which we have
often revolved in our mind, whether as mere
enterprise of benevolence, any thing could be
done, in general way, more beneficial to the
poor OF our towns, than the establishment of such
factories, Of whatever kind, as would afford a
sufiiciency of light labor to give employment to
needy inhrm persons, and the children Of the poor
among them1 1t does seem to us that much
good might be effected, even in our own town. in
this way. viii! some Of our benevolent and en-
terPrsing friends think of itl
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
MIR. BALDWIN OF AUCUsTa

In the country paper we issue to-day is pub
lished the substance of the remarks of Mr.. BALD
WIN OF Augusta, on the subject of the Convention,
when that question was pending in the House OF
delegates. They exhibit the calm judgment and
clear intellect of their author. Mr.. b. is young
and rising man. The recent session was his frs,
in public life, and his course was such as to COM
mand for him respect not ordinarily accorded
to young members. His views were alwav en-
forced by arguments characterized by dispassion-
ate reflection and sound sense. He did not deal
much In the superfulties of legislative oratory,
but came RICH. up the consideration of the sub
ject before him with pointedness which always
commanded attention. He was worthy repre-
sentative of the sterling county that sent him
here.-P Richmond Times.
~ We shall publish the speech Of Mr. Bald
win above referred to in our next paper
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Baltimore American.

correspondence vi inc DaltlHOrc American
WASHINGTON, March 10.
The most serious inquiry now made in the city
is as to the real views OF Mr.. Polk upon the Or.
egon question. Is he for 40 or is he for 81 40 Z
These are the questions, and believe that the f-
ty-four iorty men are much less satisfied than
those who defend moderate counsels It is GER
tain that MIR. ATcHIsoN, of Mo-, and Mr.. HANNE-
GAN, OF Ia, have had an interview with the Pres.
dent to know precisely where Mr.. Polk stood and
who had represented his opinions. The President
was iorewarned of this visit, and answered the
committee OF two, when they came to him, very
unsatlsfactorily,by pointing to the message of De-
cember last
Mr.. HANNEGAN could obtain no authority To saw
that Mr.. HAYwooD had not spoken his opinions,
and here he left the Executive. The best inform
ed men believe that the President will compro-
mise upon forty-nne, but he is threatened with
The vengeance Of all the radical members of his
own party if no dare do right. With suficien,
moral courage, and disposition to act consist
emily and for the common good, he can speedily
BRING the Oregon question to an issue that will
be honorable for the Administration and for the
country. Mr.. ALLEN also visited Mr. Polk, but
the nature of his interview | do not learn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTES.

T..
The Lexington Star expresses strong dissaiis-
faction at the loss of bill before the House of
Delegates. near the close Of the session, when
that body was very thin, appropriating ST. 500
year to support Professor Of the Physical Sci
ences in the Institute, and 700 for the erection
of an additional building.
The chief ground Of objection assumed against
the bill in debate was substantially that it would
be erecting another College in juxta-postion
with Washington College, where it was not
needed.
Ihe Star, in the course o. its remarks, very
kindly says in reference to that objection-"O
"neighbors of Staun,on would relieve the Col
"iege o: this incubus, and we should not be sur
''Prised to hear of such a proposition being made
ITO the Legislature next winter"
We thank 1t for the hint-The Institute we
should regard as quite valuable acquisition to.
u.s. and It's foundations might here be enlarged,
without quarrel, to any extent desired. 1t would
seem, indeed, when we are thus brought to look
at it, that one College for any one town ought to
be enough, until other parts of the Common
wealth are better provided for.-Don't you think
so, MIR. Stare Come-speak a good word for
us, and justify the Partially which you have
shown for us by your hint. We know we are
thought to be little graping by some of our
nelghbors but that amt your Ideals it, You
have reference only to our merits.
| While we are thus ready to take the Institute
oil the hands Of our neighbors, however, we are
free to say that We are far from entering into the
spirit Of the objections made against its applca-
ton to the Legislature. The Institute is pecu.
liary State Institution, and embraces in Its or.
ganization the only public provision any where
made for supplying common schools with
teachers. BY the terms of enlistment every Re-
gular Cadet is required to devote at least two
years, after the completion Of his studies, to the
business Of teaching. Thus it becomes highly
important that the course of instruction in the
Institute should be Of the most liberal character
and if it cannot be furnished to the Cadets through
the agency Of Washington College, we are clear
| Iy OF the opinion that it ought to be done, in the
manner proposed, by creating new Professor
ship.
The near neighborhood of the Institute to the
College is certainly Objectionable in a public
point of view, while so many portions of the
State are unprovided with the higher seminaries
of learning.-Yettist the result of circumstances
that could not well be disregarded. We do not
believe, however, that the prosperity of either is
necessarily to be affected by this contguity, not
outstanding the seeming jar which now subsisls
between the institutions. New machinery al
ways does work little roughly at first, and more
especially when brought into connection with
any other that has been long in use; but when
( the parts become properly adjusted thinos move
on smoothly and quety.-So, we doubt not, it
will soon be, in regard to the College and the
/ Institute.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
OLIVER p. BALDWIN. ESQ

The Fredericksburg Herald remarks-"The
Wing at present has the aid of o. p. Baldwin,
esq whose editorials give great satisfaction
The Charlestown Free Press says-ss The
wing is edited by Oliver P. Baldwin, esq. and
we but echo the sentiments of one and all that it
is edited with an ability which reflects the high
est credit on Mr.. b.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
SINGULAR AND SHOCKING ACCIDENT

A strange and shocking accident occurred at a
shooting match on Smiths Creek in this county,
last Saturday afternoon. ABRAHAM CARRIER, son
OF Mr.. John Carrier, young man about 6 or 20
years OF age, was killed by the discharge of gun
In the hands of Mr.. Nathaniel Hannah, in the fol-
lowing singular manner: Mr.. Carrier was stand
Ing some distance from the marksmen, examining
target at which he had been firing, when the
gun in the hands of Mr.. Hannah, being only half
cooked, was accidentally discharged. The ball
striking a rock, anced and struck sapling, then
tree, and glancing again struck Mr.. Carrier in
the head, Knocking out his brains Although
the ball passed almost entirely through his head
going in at one temple and lodging near the o.
ther, he survived the accident about hours, with
the brain oozing out Of the ball holei
we have never recorded a more singular acct
dent than this, and rarely more shocking one.
1t furnishes another impressive illustration of the
truth, that sin the midst of life we are in death"
Rockingham Reeister.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
BALTIMORE METHODIST E. CONFERENCE

BALTIMORE METHODIST f.. CONFERENCE.
This body of Methodist Ministers, embracing
about two hundred members, was to convene in
Baltimore, on Wednesday the lth inst, in their
Church on Eutaw street.-The venerable Bishop
HsDDISG was expected to preside. Bishops JAMES
and WAUGH will likewise be in attendance. This
Conference embraces the Western shore of Mary
land, with portions Of Virginia and Pennsylvania,
and about 10000 church members.
~ The Conference is sitting with closed
doors.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19

The law recently passed by the Ohio Legisla-
lure, revising the State tax basis, is very mpor-
tant one. IL advances the basis from 1856 to over
$50 millions Of dollars, and places the ability of
the State to pay her debt beyond all doubt. 1t
will furnish ample means TO pay her interest and
gradually 10 liqudale the State debt.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19

VIM. Nj. BLAcKFoRD esq. former editor Of the
Fredericksburg Arena, and late Charge to Gre
NADIA, has purchased an interest in the Lynchburg
Virginian, and is about to assume its editorial
management.
WILLIAM MAXWELL, esq, has become associ-
ated in the editorship Of the Richmond Daily Re-
pubiican-the paper heretofore known as the
sStar."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
THE MoRMoNs ENGRAVING

Some twelve hundred of the Mormons, inc1u~,
ding the Twelve, the High Council. and all the
PrinclPai men OF the Church, and about one hun
bred females, have already crossed the river. and
are OH the way to their new homes in the distant.
west. The plan of emigration is said to be as
follows:
The present company is designed as d pioneer
corps. IL VIII progress about five hundred miles
westward, where il will halt, build up village.
III The emlgraDts who start in the spring come
up, when another pioneer company will start for
point about 500 miles further west, where.
another village will be built up, and fall crop
put in. In the spring the company remainin9
behind will move on TO this second station, and
the pioneers march on 500 miles further and re-
peat The same operations as before
Alexander Newman, esq. has been appointed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
THE Richmond Whio romarks--"Sn

The Richmond Wing romarks--"Some of the
papers are recording Wing victories in the town
elections of New York. For ourselves, we think
the game scarcely worth the candle. We would
rather see the "Empre State" true in times of
real peril, than showing her mette in holiday
triumpbs"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19

The question of establishing Monarchy in
Mexico is now openly discussed in the newspa-
Pers OF that country. One motive for this, as
they alege, is to secure foreign alliances to ens-
BILE them to struggle successfully against the en-
croachmenls Of the United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19

The Democracy of Chesterfield have nomina-
ted John w. Jones, Esq, as candidate for next
House of Delegates. The late delegate, Mr..
Winfree, retires.
JofiS F.'WALJ and GEORGE X. LONG have been
dominated by a Wbig meeting in Frederick as
candidates for the Legislature.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
rs IN A U 81 IN @Ns-
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1876.

" we are requested to state that Messrs.
BALDWIN and MAsslE will address the people at
the Courthouse on Monday next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19
CONVENTION BILL.

The Wheeling Argus says-"We believe our
Western members did wrong in rejecting the
question before the House, and at some future
time we will give our reasons for this opinion
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19

Gen. Houston and Gen. Rush have been elect
ed TO represent the new State Of Texas in the
Senate of the United States.--There was scarce
ly any opposition to them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19

The greatest Solar Eclipse visible in the Uni
ted States until May &c, 1854, will occur on the
9Th of April next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19

curious elopement took place, few days
since, in this city. The parties were very YOUNG
and good looking man, and rather old and ili-ook-
ing maiden'-Ibe lady was rich, the gentleman
poor. The friends of the former, her bro,bers,
sisters, and neces, objected to the match but the
old maid had set her heart on it, and so ran away
TO Philadelphia where the bridal knot was pro-
perIy tied. We have heard Of romantic school
misses running away with old men, bot never be.
tore OF young man clipping with an old maid
30 says contemporary; but the fact is the thing
has been dorc thousand times, and more too. e
". y. GioJc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19

In the Auburn Penitentiary, are father and
three sons, the youngest only fourteen years of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-03-19

Alexander Newman, esq. has been appointed
Postmaster at Wheeling
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-18
New Books.

"THE EXPEDITION TO BoRSRo," BY Capt Keusll OF the
Brush Navy from the press Of the Messrs Harpers Of
York; is decidedly Of the most interesting books Of
the The object Of the expedition was to discover
and punish the pirates inesng the Mal5y coast but the
most interesting portion Of Capt. Ksttol's narrative and
that which has justly attracted large share Of public sen
ton both England and the w. States consists Of copous
extracts rom the Journal Of wealthy Engishman Mr.
Brooke, who, from purely philsnlbropic motives some
ago visited Boneo, Tor the purposc Of introducing CT
vizaion and Christianity among the people, and Who by
the exercise Of great sagacy and TACT has succeeded in ue
quirrg the title Of Rojah, and with it Of smost unlimited
influence the government and people Of Borneo which
may be regarded virtually British Colony chiefly
through his fundamentally.
We have received The above volume from Me'srs. J. W.
RANDOLPH & Co. % whom indebted also for the fol-
lowing pictorial History OF Engisnd," No 6. bringing
down the the time Of Rehsrd Cosur De Lion;
Nos o., 80 and 90, 100 Of Harpers' Illuminated an d
illustrated Sbakspeafo containing Rchhrd the % entire
and the rst pan Of snV Inc 4ib Nos 10 and 10 Of the
Illustrated Wandering Jow," completing that work. aud
No g Of Mor5ss admirable Geographic Maps
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-18
The Two Million RiIl.

| The Locofoeo papers contauo to belabor Senator
Davis. of Massachusetts for speaking dca'h the bill
placing two millions OF do!ass in the hsnds Of President
POl. TO enable him 10 make peace with Mexico. Those
papers, however, do Mr.. wmc whose anti
slavery amendment it induced esery pusnia member
10 rcts sgsins! IT, and the OF the failure
OF the appropriation We take il FOR granted that Mr.
Polk himself however did wish the bill to pass after
that provision cngrated upon Why, then Mr.
Davis eensGred for defeating bill which every Virginia
member had previously voted against Had tie Senate
refused strike Mr. wilmors amendu,en, thu Houss
would have sdhrred II. end the bill would have fall
len By this disagreement. 1t is universally ccnceei-
ed ieat 1t could not have passed except with the
ana-siaTery provision; and we, for one, thank Mr..
DAVIS for preventing its passage well account
because the have been made though
that feature had never been o.porsted in the bill
We glad see IL stated. however by the Washing
ton PondeLt o. the rhiIs6epha Ledger (eopi.d
into yesterdays ErYuirer that it is probable treaty of
peace viii be coacuded speedily with Mexico notsith-
standing henegee Of Congress appropriate 80 OO0
Wehave never yet seen the se~y OF that approPnsor
enable III. President neeotation. or TO make
ueay-uniess indeed, be he intended employ
it in briSnc certain MeIeanS high satons-an
dishonOrns in itself that will believe him capable
offs conception. II any treaty which he may enter
shall require appropriation Of millions TO carry its
sPuatons into effect Congress its session, the
treaty be ratified will hesitate make il. And
minds seems to be uuwise, il would be unpteee
denied to place the money 10 his hands be used HE
sole discretion and be perhaps given FOR Obec; which
the Senate may refuse sanction. We repeat, therefore,
that rejoice the defeat OF the Presidents application
and the less since il that The object which
he pEoessed to have in view will probably be defeated
by that failure.
We arc happy see tina, the Eocofoco correspondent
Of the New York Post with on this
subject He says:
The S200o,000 appropriation be employed for IN.
specified purposes in negotiation with Mexico failed Ii
had passed the House. coupled with uIsavory provso
but not taken up in the Senate all. To be candid
am very glad that the whole proposition defeated OF
course, II painful to express doubt dssaSfac-
uou with any recommendation OF the President, but this
two million business in such questionable shape
that really could rot reconcile with my Of duty
10 give ii my support"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-18
shoot the DeserteY.

Co. Francis l. Simpson, deeJtsd Locofoc1 candi-
date or the Legislature in Guord, North Carolina ad.
d-s:c5 the people after me election tad GAINED that
i.tsm II. Haywood mad bought uy-lnat he
ws5a Tairr-s Beueole; Arnod-sg6 tia; when he cros
Led the Stsis lie, I'd - BE Sgt" We know
that Locofoco discipline yery hZl-ho great elde,
Ct the pcy having .r az, deeIoeI that oil who refused
20 work II lie trees should whipped sa.k or kicked
out But aware that martial .sw was in
existence
We srs expecting every dsy to receive Senator Hay.
woods address, vinteitny his course Perhaps he mas
show that IT be was not bought mp" 1t was not because
efforts made tn buy him-bu because he was un
purchaseabe; and perhaps may appear also that the
Manufacturers were 10, The bidders for ms vote!
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-18
ATROCIOrS MURDER

An inquest commenced on Saturday nigh, last and
continued yesterday, and closed a, O'Clock p NJ be-
tore Coroner Robert T. Wicker upon the body of Marn
Crohed found stabbed left breast at the door Of the
house OF Nichols Ryan, the bridge leading over the
Dock Canal towards Msyo's Bridge. The wound winch
was mortal and owhieh the deceased died almost instant
ly, was iah ced wita dirk dirk knife great mass
OF testimony taken in tie case to which the Jury liz
tened with Patsues snd diligence, and which resulted IN
hnans Jeremiah hi'ney EdSari Patterson aud Roberr
H. Kuhn, gully Of the murder OF the tsa Martin Cr9hed
and Amanda Loden as accessory before n. fact who
were all committed jail under the Cosoher.s warran,
Mr. Nicholas Ryan who previously arrested was nc
Quilted Of all blame in the matter and certificate of tte
Jury Of that fact. The Coroner CALEB cour, or
the pa-tes charged, for this day week at the City Hall he
fore the Justices OF the city.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-18
Fron tae \. Y. Her,Id. Ana.14

ASsarh uth latent 10 KA-A serious affair elpos,
occurred al the Ciy Hoig ihIS morning CTtarusyJ ne
tween the hours o. and o'clock. IL appears that v.,v
handsome and Interesting Young girl by the name of Car
line Wilson, whose residence 10 Spruce street. rear
seventh street. Philadelphia is e-fnt string Al the
City Hotel, accompanied by her cousins Nr VIM WI
son. Jr Nichols Z. Wilson, snd Mis- Jan. Wilson.
~ she was proceeding along the hb baEis,t this mon,
ing resting on the arm Of her COUSIN william hey yet.
met suddenly by the brother p, this lady, Ale1snd W.,
who ertesVo1red bic sister from the am al her
cousin, and n doing 80 received push from William "a
ke- him I'll; and did ne receive tbr oush tban
Alexander dfow from lis pocket sir barrel pistol and d,s
charged one Of toe barrels a s RJnis without effect
and rei'Ie he could be secured sntppei another which
only discharged tie esp He then secured and the s
o tsken from him; but, instead Of bringing him At once
before the police authorities he was allowed 10 d.part
However, in the Of the forenoon the sister and WIN
Wilson he cousin entered complaint before Justice Drink
C. respecting he asssu and warrant was issued for the
arrest Of the accused. II from the Affidavit OF Ns
Caroline, that hr brother has acted in very violent man
towards he! before be having abducted her from Pba
depha some Time since under very Strange circumstances
TINS young LADY, we understand, heir 10 or possssss
large property out South which the brother wishes nor II
make over tn him. and her refusing do go IL suppose
to be the principal cause OF all the difficulty No arrest
present.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-18
BISHOP CHASE.

There s matter to touch the feelings in more ways
han in the opening passages Of the venerable senior
Bishops address 10 the convention of his diocese
Brethren! Since lss' met In convention have be.
como a cripple and my usefulness an idnerant Bishop
s 10 lost destroyed. II Il with great bodily
pain have been able 10 reach This place.
"In consequence u this, my crippled condition II the
diocese should please afford him support would adv &c
tho appointment Of On assistant Bishop. But csnno,
think Of any being elected 70 the sae
which II hos pleased God ! should occupy among YOU
This diocese will have made provision Tor the support Of
suture Bishop before canonioa consent 10 elect ono while
the incumbent lives, will be given.
II ould be osrried IN litter, AZ my own expense "a
perform Episcopal Junction. then nv coadiuto,
and suffering before mine eyes the deprivation
which hsye fallen % ny iOt Beyeuhelsss I am thank
il Tor what hos been afforded FROM vhsteyey quar-
teS this has come the gin has sways sppeafed be con
veycd 10 me BY heavenly hand"