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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11
VOLUNTEERS FOR SANTA FEE.

The St. Louis Republican of 22d May contains
a letter written by member of the United States
Senate, Sin the confidence of the Administration, -
and addressed to Colonel r. Campbell, laid to the
Governor of Missouri. The letter was written on
the day after war between the United States and
Mexico was declared, and from it we take the sub
joined extract:
Our first care in this sudden change in cur rela-
IONS with that country was to try and take care of
our Santa Fe trade. For this purpose, it will be
proposed to the people of New Mexico, Chihuahua,
and the other internal provinces, that they remain
quiet and continue trading with us as usual, upon
which condition they shall be protected in all their
rights and be treated as friends To give effect to
this proposition and to make sure at all events of
protection to the persons and property of Traders
(besides the proclamation of the President to that
effect Col. keamey will start Immediately with
three hundred dragons, to be followed as quick as
possible by one thousand mounted volunteers from
Missouri, and with authority TO engage the servi-
ces, il necessary, OF all the Americans in that part
of the world. This military movement will be to
make sure OF the main object, to wit peace and
trade to be secured peaceably if possible orcibly if
necessary.-For, unless they accept these condi-
tons, the country will have to be taken possession
of as conquest.-This, however, we hope will
not be necessary, it will be so obviously to the
interest of the inhabitants of that part of Mexico
(too far off from the Central Government to have
any effect in general hostes,) to enjoy the bene-
fits Of peace and trade, with the full protection of
all their rights of person, property and religion.
This letter caused great deal Of excitement in
St Louis. A book was opened for the enrolment
Of the names Of persons DESTROYS of entering upon
an expedition TO Santa Fe. The Republican says
that gentleman, understood to be the bearer Of
important dispatches from the Government to the
Governor Of Missouri and Col. Kearney, arrived at
St Louis on Thursday, and would proceed on his
route as fast as steam could carry him. No doubt
seemed to be entertained that the statement con-
taned in the letter was true, and that requisiion
on Missouri for one thousand mounted volunteers
would be speedily made. The rcquisition, it is
said, can be filed Immediately.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11

WAR WITH THE INDIANs-THe Cherokees in
firms The New Orleans papers of the ODD ult.
contain reports that the Cherokee Indians on the
frontier Of Texas, have assumed warlike attitude
against the Americans. We trust the report NAV
prove to be unfounded. The following article in
relation to the rumor, is from the Delta:
sit appears that party of the Cherokee Indians
some years ago bought from New York land corn
pany, tract Of land in the far Northern mart ne
Texas, for which they paid $4,000. It appears
that the government Of Texas was always opr,sed
70 men setting them, and that full and unreserv
ed friendship was never established hetweeo The
parties On the breaking out of hostties at the
hlo Grande, the Cherokees-or that portion of them
on the Northern frontier OF Texas-offered their
services to Governor Henderson not hayiny full
confidence IN their fealty he refused to accent their
services and now, it is believed that they take adj
vantage OF the existing state of tbinpsYwhether
N. me Mexlca1s have intrigued and tempered with
'ne, f, is Dol knowD-to assume towards the people
Of Texas hostile attitude.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11
FOURTH OF JULY.

A proposition has been made through the Demo
crat for general parade of the Uniformed Volun-
teer Companies Of the County at this place on the
4th of July, which we observe has been seconded
by the Cavalry of the 32d Regiment under the
command OF Capt. HENRY III. PECK. We should
be pleased to hear that the proposition was approx
ed by the Companies Of the County generally and
if so, it would be very desirable to have early no
tice of it possible, in order that our citizens may
take measures to extend to them all proper hospi-
talities. No doubt our Town Companies will feel a
becoming interest in this regard, and to them we
would recommend the necessary arrangements
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11

valuable and patriotic officer; but he had passed by
the Presidenton the one hand and Gen. Taylor ON
the other, and called out troops upon his own re-
sponsbility, without authority Of law and in viola
tion Of the Constitution.-These were bad prece-
dents. and called for correction. Mr. Webster said
that Gen. Gaines had been in authority for some
time in the Southern division, and it could hardly
be supposed he was so ignorant of his powers as had
been charged If he had done SO, it was certainly
most extraordinary proceeding, and called for in
quiry. lie wished, however, 10 know the facts of
the case. Mr. SEWER defended Gen. Gaines He
thought he had done well, and acted properly. He
deserved applause instead Of cersure He had met
the crisis like man-the tedious forms of the law
could not be waited for in the emergency. NIessrs.
Johnston and Westcott expressed similar views
The latter referred to Gen. Gaines conduct after
Dade's massacre in Florida. He had then ordered
out the Louisiana volunteers and the old veteran
had marched at their head with his knapsack on
his back Mr.. Webster remarked that he did not
consider the resolution censure upon Gen. Gaines.
He wished information. III Gen. Taylor was put
in critical position, he wished to know who put
him there? If Gen. Gaines had ordered troops
without the sanction of the President, he was re-
sponsibe for that. He desired to probe the matter
to the bottom. The debate was continued through
out the day, but no vote was taken upon the reso-
luton, though its terms were enlarged so as to en-
brace call for all the orders to Gen. Gaines. and
all his correspondence. with the correspondence of
Gen. Scott relative to the Mexican war.
In the House, the day was spent on private bills.
In Sof,, 10 A.
appropriating lands for internal improvement, was
passed. The French spoliation bill was ordered to
It's engrossment.
In the House, no business of importance was
| transacted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11

0o- We have received the June number of the
Southern and Western Literary Messenger and Re
view. 1t contains rich store of interesting matter
Among the articles are, The civil warfare in the
Carolnas and Georgia, during the Revolution, Tin
continuation )-Contrbutions to the History of Vir-
gina-The Conquest of Peru: An account Of Pc
dro De La Gasca, Sc, SC. The Messenger never
sustained higher reputation than it now does under
the editorship of Mr.. MINOR.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11
ST A N IN @ Ns-
THURSDAY, JUNE III, 1876.
BANK AT STAUNTON.

We understand that the Stockholders of the Bank
of the Valley, at their late annual meeting, post
poned all definite action for the present on the sub
ject Of establishing Branch at this place. though
they recognized their obligation to do so, under the
act Of March, 1887, as soon the monetary affairs
Of the country may render it expcdient Applica-
tions We're also before them to establish Branches at
Martinsbmg and Alexandria, which we learn were
peremptOrily declined.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11

o. The charges brought against DANIEL WEE
srER by Mr.. INcERsoLL seem to be vanishing into
thin air. In regard to the item of $4,000 taken
from the Secret Service Fund and subsequently re-
turned, Ex-President TYLER states it was done by
his direction to pay the Commissioners engaged in
running the Maine boundary, because there was no
other money at command for that purpose, and af-
forwards restored.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11
ORPHEAN FAMILY.

These accomplished vocalists favoured our citi-
zens with several Concerts during the last week
They are four in number, two Ladies and two Gen
tlemen, and SO perfectly adapted they to each O.
Their in varied tone and talent, that they seemed to
be, while ''discoursng" their 'sweet Sounds" but
parts of che great instrument. We had never be-
fore witnessed such an exhibition Of the powers of
the human voice.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11

WEST PoINT.-A letter from an officer in the
''camp opposite Matamoras," says
wonder what Mr.. Black thinks nO,o abou; the
the old and yo,nag officers Of our little army, and a.
bout the graduates the Military Academy Five
sixths of the officers who fought these battles, were
graduates of our National Institution, which the
country should never Rorsake, but ever maintain
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11

MIR. Webster stated the other day in the Senate
that he had taken occasion TO inquire Of those who
had knowledge of the facts, or ought to have
knowledge of the facts, and was informed that the
expenses of the Military Department of the Govern
ment were now nearly halfa million of dollars day.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11
Secret Service .Money.-The Washington cor

X-President Tyler is here, and his evidence
in the case is being taken. He testifies that Mr.
Webster never made use OF single dollar of the
secret service fund without his approval and fur
Their, that Mr.. Van Buren, left as legacy for his
administration to pay off Sl5 900 due to the secret
service fund, and which debt was paid.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11

Gen. GAINES has been summoned to Washington
by the President, to render an account of his con-
duct in ordering out troops for the relief of Gen.
Taylor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11

An Intellectual attempt to rob the farmers Rank
at Winchester, Va, was made on Monday NIGHT
week, An individual, on whom suspicion rests. has
been committed to jaiI "@'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-06-11
THE WAR WITH MEXICO.

The official journal at Washington, in an article
on this subject, holds this language:
There is no method Of bringing Mexico to her
senses, and to concession Of our lust rigbts. but
pushing the war with all our vgor, after the cap
iure OF Matamoras. That event will not suspend
our military operations-nor will the season arrest
them; but we shall go conauerng and to con-
quer, until Mexico is compelled to abandon her rho
doInontade, and her bravado We feel that we are
no longer to be put off by empty words or ridiculous
pfonuncamentos. Still less likely are we TO wait
Tor the mediation of any European power. We
act upon our own hook, until Mexico shall be made
to feel that our own swords or cannon must wiring
iull justice, and permanent peace, from her in
fauated government. She has too lonp abpsed
our forbearance; and the consequences Of her oist
macy and hostility be now upon her own headi
The Nashville Union, the Administration oroan
In Tennessee, has the following:
We understand from reliable source that i, s
the intention of the Government TO send a force 10
California sufficient to take possession Of that conn
try and to hold on to it. 1t is supposed that the
mounted men from Arkansas, Missouri, and proba-
bly, Tennessee, will be directed to California. We
sincerely hope that this information may be true.
and from the source through which it is derived
we are satisfied that it is reliable We REGARD Cal
lornla now as ours and with that result all will he
satisfied ~
In moi l.ff. a i
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1t is calculated that30, 600 persons will have en-
igra'ed from Ireland in the present wear to the u s.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-21

MAIL ARRANGEM ENTS.

The Eastern Mail for Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, New York and Boston, closes at Al and
9 p. M. daily, except on Saturday nights.
No mails sent East Of Baltimore on Sunday
morning.
The mails from the above cities arrive daily
al 9 A. M. and s P. VI. except Sunday night.
The Western Mail closes at p M. and
arrives at P. M. daily.
The Southern Mail closes at S A.. M. and
arrives at P. M. daily.
Office open from A. M. to 7. Nj. daily.
except Sunday, on which day it is open from
n A. M. 10 10 A. M. and from IL M. 10 J
p. M. and from to P. Nj.
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TO THE AFFLICTED.
Concord. ". III.

HOAD'S patent graduated electro galvanic appa.
~ ratus, with patent insulated poles for medical
and other purposes. aN
The undersigned is prepared to apply the above
admirable, pervading, pleasant, safe, and potent
remedial agent, which has accomplished wonders
where all other remedies have failed in the u hole
train of nervous and rheumatic complaints, (too
numerous to be here particuIarized) and in The
actual restoration OF sight, speech, and hearing,
where no destruction of the organ has taken place.
Most respectable proof from physicians and others
will be exhibited at his apartments, south side PENN
sylvana avenue, sixth house East of the market,
and nearly opposite Browns Hotel, where the
splendid first size or largest apparatus will be kept
in readiness at any hour, day or night that may he
appointed; and the second size for use abroad
when required. He has received due instructions
in their application from the inventor for which he
was previously prepared by many years expert
ence in the use of electricity in another form.
AS this Is subject to which justice cannot be
done in newspaper advertisement communica-
ton will shortly be made to the public in another
way, embracing opinions of eminent physicians Of
the apparatus, and selections from successfully
treated cases.
The undersigned having twenty-five years ago
been in the Practice, in certain cases. OF aiding the
operation of the electric fluid by relaxing the system
during its use in the vapor BATH this sauary prac.
tice will be continued, the bath invented by him
being peculiarly adapted to such service.
BOYD REILLY
| p. s. B. r. has been appointed one Of the
general agents for the sale of apparatus and rights
of use in places not already disposed Of. ladies
and gentlemen who had not an opportunity of see
inc them at the Capitol or Gadsby's Hotel are re-
spectuIy invited TO examine and try their effects
at his apartments; they will find them by no means
shocking. July IL
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? 0 E TRY Y
sE Its words
Are few, but deep and solemn, and they break
Fresh from the fount Of feeling. Percioal.

Its words
ere iew, put deep and solemn, and they break
Fresh from the fount Of feeling. Percioal.
PICTURES PRECAUTIONARY.
saw pauper in the street,
Begging from door 10 door,
crust ofbread, poor wretch! 10 eat
lie seldom asked for more.
said, "old man, grieve TO think
That begglng's your employ 4"
And why he said, 81 learned to drink
When was but boy"
saw man within the stocks,
And rueful was his look,
The boys were pelting him with rocks,
Yet all he had TO brook
a laughing stock 10 alive think
To him there was no Joy,
"And why 2" he said, II learned 10 drink
When was but "a boy!"
saw man within the Jail,
ALI haggard and care worn,
Ills eye was sunk, his cheek was pale,
ltmade my spirits mourn;
And sympathy that seeks the link
Of others grief or JOY,
Ask'd why /? he said, 81 learn'd to drink
When was but boy!"
saw man within crowd,
Beneath the galows tree,
The curses Of the lhrong were loud
Upon the felon. He
With look from which the soul void shrink
So fiend-like 10 destroy,
Saidto The mob, Il learned to drink
When was but boy I"
| saw man down in the ditch,
heard him groan with pain,
gave him soon a helping hitch,
And raised him up again.
L asked him, ''why below the brink!
Why caught in such a ploy 2"
he said, "because | learned to drink
When was but boy!"
saw man, one winters day,
Befrozen, stiff, and cold.
He's made for home, but missed the way,
Thus is the story told,
But whlskey was the cause, we think,
That did his life destroy:
heard them say, he learned to drink,
When he was but boy.
And is il thus, wofuI said,
OF drinking this the end?
My very heart within me bled
said, "now heaven defend
My own dear child from ruins brink,
While this, at least my Joy
Whate'r belide, he learned TO drink
Not, when he was boy"
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-21
New HOuse-E'urnishinS Ware
Room.

TUNHE subscriber respectfully informs his custom
u ers and the public grnerai'y, that he has
opened a Ware Room on 9Th street, near the ave-
nue., where he is continually receivng FRESH
SUPPLIES of goods in the House.keepers line !;
viz:
AMERICAN AND BRITISH CUTLERY,
Shoysls and Tmgs. HoI0wae, WoodWare, Brush
rs, BASKETS, Britaniaware, 1eMrays, ptA0c'pedes.
together with a large collection OF USEFUL and
FANCY articles, too numerous To mention. Sale
store at the old stand Pennsylvania avenue, near
9th street. UEo. ohVhuD'
feb 27-f
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- aub @snsral intelligence.
Rev. J. 1. WARD, Assistant Editor.
PRICE ONE CENT.

rH
to yonder curained room, tread lightly for
all is still. Nature itself is but lust wax
ing into life--the hum of business has not
YET disturbed the calm quiet Of this holv
hour. But see around the couch Of suf-
fering, bends with fearful eye, the anxious
mother-there, too, are the weeping sisters
the father, and brothers ;--there, too, is
another-grief has touch his manly heart,
anu his countenance betrays the deep emo
'lon Of that heart. But why this change
Wherefore are gathered this sorrowing
group! An! It's around dying bed--and
the vlctim' Can it be that joyous one p
Yes, It's even 1.-THE burning, throbbing
brain--the fevered cheek-the nnearthlv
brightness Of that eye-all tell that Death
has another victim. Youth, friends, phy-
slclans, cannot snatch the loved one from
the embrace Of the ruthless tyrant Death !!
They feel-they know it is so; yet how
can they say "Farewell !''-how can thew
see that once bright eye closed forever in
death and know that voice is forever
hushed Sorrowing ones, well may affec-
tons tear be shed that such should be thine
untimely fate!
calm was the summer morning, and its
balmy breath came fresh through the open
window to fan the brow of the dying one.
The music Of birds was heard, waiting as it
were the fluttering, struggling spirit, from
Its prison house OF clay to that blest region,
where it may mingle with the seraphic choir,
and tune that voice, whose melody has SO
often been heard on earth. 10 "nobler
sweeter strains" Yes, the hour has come
the struggle is over, and the heaven-born
spirit wings its way to the spilit-land =
But has it fled and left that heavenly smile,
the semblance Of life, upon that counte-
nance ; They pause to catch her breath,
but all is ll-stillness--all save the slifled
sob, the suppressed sigh of the bereaved
ones. Aye, let the pent up feelings Of the
bursting heart find relief in tears ! A mo-
ther weeps for her daughter-a brother
mourns sister gone-a sister refuses to be
comforted for the loss of the playmate of
her childhood, the companion of her youth
and another mourns over blasted hopes.
bllghted prospects-he weeps that one who
was to have shared with him life's veal and
woe-whose hearts confding love to him
had been given, should thus early find an
untimely grave. ALL all have lost friend
words of comfort were but mockery to your
afflicted hearts. Look from yon bright
sphere, now thou art an angel, and whisper
consolation--cheer the sorrowng heart,
heal the broken one, and draw them bv
thine own sweet influence, from this delu-
sive world to the better land bid them not
weep for thee, for thou art blest, thrice
best Passed away like the morning cloud
-as the "star melts away into the light of
Heaven" thus passed thy spirit, loved Jo-
sephine-ere the sorrows of earth had
blighted it, back to its pure fount returned
Why weep for thee, blest ones Rest thee
in Heaven
Concord, W III.
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From lhe Boston Sun.
A SKETCH.
BY II. /. s.

BY II. |. S.
| saw her in crowd, there were gather
ed light hearts, and bright eyes beamed
there, and there echoed the merry sound
of innocent mirth, and the joyous laugh
brought gladness even TO the careworn
heart and the grel-strickcn one.
Among these joyous ones, was fair girl
whose clear open brow and deep blue eye,
bespoke the depth and purity of that hid
den fouut-the heart. Upon her cheek sat
the rose of health, and, as ever and anon
was heard the cheerful tones of her musical
voice, or the merry laugh, she appeared, as
indeed she was, the gayest of the gay
And chide her not sage moraist, for youthful
gaiety-for how could heart untouched by
care, surrounded by the loved and the low
ing-just looking forth upon life, decked by
youthful fancy with fairest tlowers-how
could such an one know aught else but
gaiety'
Those whose bright hopes have been
crushed-whose heart withered, confidence
betrayed-who in short, have learned to
look upon life with distrust-may well be
aveTse TO mirth-may Withdraw from the
world, into the deep recess of their own
heart, but, O cast not shade upon the
youthful heart-chide not its mirh-wbis
per not to them Of the thorns Of life--fo
too soon will experience teach them tn,
sad lesson, ,-eave them the free clad hear,
unchecked in its youthful mirlh, dnrcstrain
ed in its youthful glee.
|
! The scene is changed. Come with m,
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-21
JUST RECEIVED.

NTOW landing a cargo Of White Pine Lumber,
consisting Of a. Ga and s-4 Select and com
mon cuttings, Hemock Rails, Cherry, Ash, Poplar,
and Maple, together with general assortment OF
building materials which will be sold low Tor CASH
or short notes.
FOR RENT-Two nearly new . story oHck
houses on llth street, between G and ii streets
Enauire at the Lumber Yard, 18th street and Ca
NAL WARD d LEHMAN.
iupe l-tf
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New Spring Goods.

TUST RECEIVED
.,) Super black and colored> Cloths IL Cassmeres
Do Merino and Marsees Vestings
Do Jeans Gambro ms, and Drillings
Do. Bereges, Lawns, and Gnghams
Do CHIMES Cacoes, and Musins
Alpacas and Plaid Silks
Furniture Cacoes and Curtain Musllns
White Cambrics and Plaid Musllns
Shawls and Scars
Fancy Handkerchefs, Gloves and Mlts
Blcached and Brown Sheetng and ShIrting
Cottons
Bed-lickngs, Osnaburgs
Penitentiary Plaid Cotions and Checks
White and colored Cotton Hose, assorted.
Together with almost every article usually Kept
in Dry Goods Store Bargains, and no mistake.
CoJI At VIM. M. PERRYS,
2J door west Of 7th street, opposite Centre Market.
april 9-tf@
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-21
G. ECKLOFF d. SONS,
MERCHANT TAILoRs,

South side Of Pennsylvania auenue, bet,oecn 18th
and 18Th streets,
yITOULD respectfully call the attention of the
wv public to their assortment Of Spring and
Summer Goods, Of the latest styles. They believe
,hem 10 be unsurpassed in beauty and fabric
Il is suggested to all who are in want of articles
in our line to examine our goods. prices, &c. We
have no doubt they will be fully satisfied Of the fact
that our goods cut finish and prices, are uncxcep-
stionabe in all their requisites.
We have at all times q large and fashionable as
.or,ment of READY MADE CLOTHING on
hand of our own make which we can with conf
dencs recommend as being Of superior finish, which,
together with an assortment Of Fancy Articles, rem
ders our stock well worthy the attention OF the
public.
april 2s-tf Nat. lntelligencer cod lm.l
nARIS MILLINERY, Just opened at Mrs