davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-07-30
TRUNKS TRUNKsH TRUNKsiii
WITH IRON FRAMES.


VNHB subscriber would most respectfully call
- ne attention Of ~ ROOD Trnt, 70 his very large
sock 81 Tnvrnng Tnks Caspst Bbgs Vacces ke which h.
will se a. NV Osr house Richmond, Of the knd
ell from those IN h. soeoi-whsfe they VIII always fnd
q large assortment " seset from.
ju 10 ALEXANDER HII.t..
DUTY KNIVRs-suPeror Engiish naLs, lot .sle BY
e 20 GAYNOR WOOD.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-07-30

lily PAPER.-Tbe celebrated Egyptian Poison Paper
for the destruction Of Plies, Mosquitoes &efor
cents, by
je22 J. w. RANDOLPH A co.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-07-30
FRESH SPRING GOODS.
PHILIP NJ. TABB & son,

once, on Main street, opposite Exchange Bank
A TrEND TO THE COLLECTION OP CLAIMS OF every
n Description Renting the rents and selling real
property the adjacent country Hiring Negroes col
their hires and dPosnT Of them at public or private sale
a au3I
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-07-30
GKOCERIES.

NE invite the Of our stock OF Fami
w ~ Groceries, being determined punetuaI custom
low similar quality articles
To those who Of
Produce Of all kinds free Of any selling.
Je 9-u GRErTER GRETTER.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-07-30

PAINTS! PAINTS !!
White Lead, Linsced Oil, &c. &c,
ltNGLlsH and American White Lead, dry and in oil
- Linseed Oil, warranted pure
Spirits TuTpeniine spanish Brown
Chrome Yellow, Paris Green
Red Lead, Tena de SIENNA
Chinese Vermillon, Paint Brushes
Venetian Red Eng, Chrome Green
Imperial Green in oil, Litharge
VerdiErs n
Turkey TIMBER, American Vemllon
White wash Brushes-and also large and we'll as.oted
stock Of the best quality American WINDOW GLASS
great variety Of sizes, Of the celebrated Muea brand This
Glass has been long and this city and
Ver'a satisfaction Our stock large complete and offered
al low prices at wholesale retail.
my 90 II7 Nan s,,cs,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
PUBLIC LANDS.

just before the late elections in New York, it
was declared at the great meeting held at Tama-
ny Haii to ratify the nominations Of the Democra-
TIC party, that the principle should thenceorth be
engraited on the party code that the Public Lands
should not be looked upon as source of revenue to
the government, but that they should be let to the
actual cultivator in small quantities, free Of price,
This proposition is likely to meet with accepta-
hon' we are told, (says the Baltimore American, }
among the great mass Of the party The 'sprogres.
slves" have it all their own way now with the de-
mocracy. Those who were once regarded as pat
terms Of orthodoxy find themselves showed aside,
and denounced as no Democrats .sLook at the
Democratic party ten years ago, and compare it
with the party Of that name of the present dav.
Then you will see it under the control of the sape
OF Old Tammany, who, in their great wipwam.
defended its position and its principles Look at it
now, and you will see it under the control Of new
men, Of young men, and those sages are hardly al
lowed to participate in its direction, but are com
PEELED to stay on the back ground, and shake their
grey heads at the new order of things''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
POPULAR EDUCATION

The Rev. DR.. McGUFrEY, Professor of Moral
Philosophy in the University of Virginia, addressed
the People in this place, by invitation of the Edu
cation Association Of the County, on Monday last,
at the Courthouse, and again in the evening at the
Presbyterian Church, on the subject of Popular
Education. His audiences on both occasions were
large and respectable, but nothing like what they
would have been, we are sure, if timely notice had
been given Of his intended visit and all who
heard him were highly delighted.
DIR. McGuFFEY has long been an ardent and
successful aborer in the cause of Education and is,
as his public addresses show, thorough master of
his subject.-While he treats it in the most phi
losophic manner, he not only renders himself per-
ectly ineligible, but exceedingly interesting, to
every mind, by the aptness and elegance of his il
ustrations We do not doubt that his visit has
given powerful impulse to the cause amongst us.
1t will be seen that the Education Association
have determined TO make an appeal to the County
for the adoption of the District School System.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

1t appears we were in error in stating that the
Democratic Review had been suspended, and
would probably be discontinued. The paragraph
which misled us originated in a joke. The Re
view had announced that Silas Wright would be
reelected Governor before its neat number acas is
s'tcd and some waggish editor undertook thereup-
on TO say that the Review had been "indefnitel,,
suspended" This was repeated seriously by some
one who did not understand the joke, and thus we
and others were misled. The editor of the Review,
MIR. Kettle, however, now speaks for hmself-In
a letter to the Journal Of Commerce, he says:
THAT he (Wright) was not so reelected is ne-
tner the fault OF the Review nor its patrons.-Our
disappointment is aleyated by the consolation that
n he is not reelected, he ought to have BEEN
Nevertheless, the defeat of Silas Wright does not
carry with 1t victory over the Review. On the
other hand, it demands renewed excrtions and a
livolier zeaI.7
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
BATTLE OF MONTERREY

The names of the killed and wounded, privates
as well as officers, in this protraced battle, have
been published in the New Orleans and other news
papers-t is indeed sad and heavy list-I5S
Killed and 1872 wounded-but as there were no
troops from Virginia, and as the fate of our few
friends who had joined the troops from other States
is now known, we do not deem it necessary to pub
lsh it. The Richmond Republican justly re-
marks-"lf this war was caused by the annexation
OF Texas, what commentary does the list present
upon Mr. Folks premature boast that annexation
had been achieved without blood 20
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
THE FIELD OF CHEpACHET.

Mr.. EDIroR,-The End day of December is a,
hand-a day decisive OF the fate of the Reform
movement. The second Convention of the friends
OF Reform will be held on that day, and to il the
public look for the solution of all their doubts
There are some who anticipate immediate and de-
cislve action in the form of determined effort in
the inc next Legislature in behalf of Western rights.
1t was with this view that our present DELEGATES
were elected, and such an eff IT they are pledqed
to make. There are others who believe that no
such effort will be made, and that in fact this Com
vention is merely assembled to cover a retreat al
ready determined upon 1t would moi do for the
leading Reformers in Augusta ''o retreat before the
battle begins" They are not "Lame Captains"
her vaior requires that they should be carried off
'he neid with friendly force, and it will be done
me Convention will advise retreat upon 1850,
ana Their advice viii be taken.-Mark the predc-
toni
lhe Reform movement will end at Staunton---
the scene OF vaporng valor. and pTecpiate retreat
IA second field of Chepachet!
HAYNES
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
The london .Stondoyd &c ,ho oo,, =. -

The London Standard of the 3Oth ult. saws
Lord j. Russell and Lord Cottenham, at the cab
met council, on Wednesday, urged earnestly the
constitutional necessity of an early session. to OBJ
tain parliamentary sanction for the reduction of
the As duty on imported grain. The council broke
up without coming to any definite resolution. At
the meeting ct the minister's on Thursday the sub
Ject was resumed, and on this latter occasion the
opponents Of an early session had the advantage
81 Jur' BancrcfFs arrival from, Tie United States.
with intelligence that the supply of grain collected
IN the American ports, for expectation, is so ample
as TO render extremely improbable The necessity for
reduction Of The duty
90 1t seems Mr.. BANcRoFT's first act. after
reaching England as Minister from the United
oates' was to prctcnt the opening of British ports
70 American grant II this is specimen Of his
o,Piofna'ic career, he will certainly make valua-
Die representative. We look with interest for his
neat movement Probably he will induce the Cab
met TO put the duties up to the old mark.-.N. Y
Courier
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
LATE FROM THE ARMY.

Gen. Wool, at the last accounts, was advancing
with his army to effect a junction with Gen. Tay-
ior at Monterey. He was 1876 miles from the latter
place. The report that Ampudia was attempting
to intercept him, was not credited.
The New Orleans Delta gives the melancholy
intelligence that Capt. Ridgcly, oftho U. S. It. Ar
hilery' had met with a serious accident, which it
was feared would cause his death. 1t appears that
on sunday the 25th, while riding his horse swiftly
down one OF the hills in the neighborhood Of Mon
terey' the animal fell with great force, and his
gallant rider under him--Capt RS skull was frac-
tured in the fall, and he otherwise injured. and
when taken up was speechlcss and insensiblc. No
hopes were entertained of his recovery
p. S.-The lamented Ridgely is dead
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
PUBLIC MEETING

AT meeting of portion of the citizens of PEN
dleton county, held at Doe Hill, on the 18th inst,
Tor the purpose of appointing Delegates to the Con-
yentlon to be held in Stanton on the 2nd day OF
december next, with view of taking into conside-
ration the propriety of holding Convention to a.
mend our present State Constitution,
Onmotion. Benz. HINER was callet. TO the Chair.
and Geo. W. HULL appointed Secretary where
upon it was
Resolred, That the Chair appoint thirty Dele
gates to said Convention.
The following gentlemen were appointed, viz :
leo w. Hull, A. j. Jones, Samuel Jones, ST., f..
IN Morton, jr, r. Davis, Fl. Mccoy, Geo Syples, f..
1. Saunders, j. Bird, w Hevener. f. X. Hull.
+. H. Kinkead, G. Mullinax, Jacob Newman, DIR.
y. N Kinney, J: b. Campbell, Thos Jones, Maj.
Peter Hull, b. Flesher, j. TrimbIe, E.. Arbogast,
A. H. Flesher, S. Meyers of NJ, j. c. Sayne, Fe-
Tx H. Hull, G. c. Eagle, ID. Hansel, B. +. Jack
son, and T. O. Sitllngton
On motion, the name of the President was added
to the foregoing list
hesotued, That the proceedings of this meeting
be signed by the President and Secretary, and for
warded to the papers Of Staunton for publication
B. HINER, President.
GEO. W. HULL Sec,v
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
FAMINE IN IRELAND.

The extracts given below refer to district of
Ireland which is Of the most prosperous in that
country, and from this fact an inference may be
drawn as to the extent of the distress prevalent in
less favored sections:
Extract OF letter from respectable gentleman
dated Mountmelick, Queens County, Ireland
October %, 1876, received by the steamer Aca
dia ~
1--WE are likely to have distressing times i'm this
Country. The failure of the potato crop threatens
10 produce great distress, and are beginnino to
ieei IL. we have been much indebted to your
country for the good Indian Corn we are cettnr.
Our wants will be great, and trust we will get a
good supply. may say it is 100 per cent. higher
imam 1t was at one time; indeed it is hardly to be
mad but we understand that large supplies both of
IL and Flour, &c, may be looked for toward Christ
mas. God grant 1t may be So as it will be much
wanted We have not had potato on our table
LOT weeks; and those that to be had are so had
and dear, that do not think of buying at all. We
generally have dish of boiled rice which, with
salt and gravy of any kind, we substitute.
ihere are so many ways of using the Indian
meal that 1t is hard to find out the best it is, how
ever an erceem food and people should feel crate
iul at having 1t; all we want is plenty of it, and
40 nope In future years the people will use it much
more than .hey have done, even if potatoes be re-
stored. we are here, so far, quiet but to ruard
against disturbance we are going to have compa-
ny OF soldiers am glad of it, as this house would
be In danger were mob let loose We have four
teen constabulary police, and fourteen revenue pol
ice IN the town; but what would they avail if there
should be an outbreak Government do believe
are doing all they can to prepare alienation for the
poor, and they have heavy task before them
God knows what the end will be.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
BREADSTUFFS MARKET.
The N. York Courier Of Thursday cove

Inc effect OF the news by the steamer from Eng
ahd mas been to dePress prices and deaden specula
tion'-!hls can hardly be matter of surprise, for.
as has frequently been said in these columns, the
Prces here have been proportionably higher than a
he philosophy, so to speak, of the fall of prices
IN Europe, seems to us the discovery that panic
both in England and on the Continent had exaooe.
rated the extent of the deficiency of the crops and
ms being established, sound judgment has fair PLAY
and measures the state of things by the facts, and
not through the imagination.
Nevertheless it is hardly doubtful that there will
be- until next harvest, steady demand at remu
nerating prices to the farmer-however il may be
with the sPeculator-for our agricultural surplus,
and especially for Indian Corn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
CALL FOR MORE TROOPS.

acquisitions have been sent out from the War
Department, calling into the service Of the United
States, nine additional Regiments of Volunteers,
for the Mexican war, to serve during its continu-
ance, unless sooner discharged. They are asked
for from the following States Massachusetts,
New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carroll
ma, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Mississippi-a
Regiment Of Infantry from each, and one Regi-
ment Of mounted men from Texas.
There has evidently been a very sudden change
in the views Of the Administration in regard to the
war; but what has produced it, is unknown.
The Secretary Of War, in letter written to cit-
zen Of Delaware on the 10th of October, said-..In
reply to your letter of the 18th instant, have the
honor to inform you that it is not contemplated to
make any further call upon the Executive of your
State Tor any volunteer militia force, with view
to the existing war with Mexico A sufficient a.
mount of force for the prosecution Of the war; has,
it is believed, already been called into service''
But whatever the cause is, it is enough for us at
present TO know that the call has been made and
we hope it will be responded to. 1t will be time e.
nough to enquire into these things when the COM
mon enemy is disposed of, and peace concluded.
We are not Of those, however, who think it .smoral
treason" to talk Of holding cur Public Servants to
strict account for any of their conduct. But that
may be done hereafter
Z. St will be seen that an effort is being
made to enlist volunteers in this place. Success
attend it u
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
ACQUITrAL OIazsSc CLURE.

The trial Of James McCY67e charged with at
tempting to pass counterfeit Bank bills. was con-
cluded on Wednesday last, and resulted in his az
quittal. Messrs Williams and Gray on the part of
t ti1 Sonn9nWeaith' and l. D Pennyback II. W.
cuscd. The trial occupied two days. in the nves
tigatioD of the testimony, and the argument If
counsel, The well known ability, legal learning
interchangeable industry and energy OF the comroo1,
wealth's attorney, Notwithstanding his advanced
age, was never more marked than on this occasion
and the counsel for the accused conducted his de-
fence with much energy, devotion, legal acumen.
ingenuity, and powerful argument.-H mrisonl,gre
Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26

The Reformers of Page county have appointed
Delegates to the Staunton Convention. Thew
complain OF 'the arbitrary, unjust and unequal ba-
SIS OF representation, the restricted right Of suff
rage the defective judiciary system, and the ILL
"berai and antirepubcan mode of eectiug county
"oiiicers;' and declare themselves in favor of ga
Convention, to be organized upon the basis Of white
population"
The citizens of Gmcr county have also APP
pointed Delcgates.-Among the aternates are III.
w. Shelley and Chapman johnson, ir., present
Delegates of Augusta county to the General Assem-
bly, and who (the meeting say in their strict ad-
herence to first principles in their triumphant cleo
ton over their adversaries, covered themselves and
their county with so much glory" They also 90
Tor Convention organized upon the white basis.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26

Mr. Webster's Speech, made twenty. six years
ago, against the Protective Policy, is republished by
the Union and other Democratic papers with great
g1Sto.-They think it capital TO have an argument
from Wing on their side Of the question, made no
matter how long ago, or under whatever circum-
stances. 1t does seem little strange. however,
That they should venture to stir up the reminiscent
ces connected with this speech. Then il was that
the South was urging with such fury upon the
country the adoption of the very system which
some OF her politicians arc now seeking to over
throw, as Northern measure, intended to plumber
and Cypress her. That New England should. at
that time, have been opposed to so sudden and vio
lent change Of National Policy, when her wealth
and industry were largely employed in commerce,
is not more remarkable than that size should now
be aversc to the destruction Of the Protective Svs
tenn, TO which she has at length 50 successfully ac
commodated herself
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26

N-Thc success Of the Locofoco candidate for
Governor in the State of Delaware, is thus account
ed for by the New York Tribune. The explana-
ton is certainly very honorable TO the defeated can
didate for Governor:
"a young man some months since committed a
forgery on bank in Newcastle county; restitution
was made but he forfeited his bail and decamped.
His friends wishing to have him return, have tried
to procure promise Of pardon from the Wing Elk
ecutiye. This has been refused the loco candidate
is pledged to give it, and the consequence is, he
runs ahead of his ticket and obtains 81 majority in
Newcastle county, where Houston (Whg) gets rs
for Congress-"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
NEW IMPOST DUTIES

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Journal of Commerce. speaking of the forth
coming Message Of President Polk, expresses the
opinion that he will recommend an imposition If
Duties on tea coffee, spices and other articles
that are not produced in our country. If more re-
venue is desired, why not lay the duties so that
they will be of benefit to our home industry? The
country will not be the less taxed because the duty
is paid upon articles Of necessity which our own
labor cannot produce.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
FOUR DAYS LATER!

We learn from our correspondent at Baltimore
that the steamer ACADIA arrived at Boston yester-
day morning, in twelve days and eighteen hours
from Liverpool, whence she sailed on the 4th inst.
She brings but little additional news. Flour, in
bond was selling at 33 shillings per barrel free
pounds. Cotton, ordinary Orleans and Mobile, Sd
TO So ditto fair, cd. to Cad good ditto from 6gd
to I'D. These prices show that there was no ma
terial change after the Great Western left
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
ATTACK ON ALVARADO

Com. Conner made another attack on Alvarado.
but like the first, it has proven abortve. The
channel was so filled with sand bars, that the YES
sells under his command ran aground, one OF which
was exposed to the Mexican fire for some hours
but was at length gotten off safc.--It was blood.
less attack, as no lives believed to have been
lost on either side.
The failure of this enterprise is attributed alto
gether to the natural defences of the place and the
lneflicency of means at the disposal Of Com Con-
Der.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26


The HARMONIOUS, from Boston, whose perfor-
mances in the Valley Towns below us, have elected
very high compliments from the press, we are re-
quested to say will be in Staunton on Friday ITO
morrow Tor the purpose of giving vocal and in
strumcntal Concert. The jefferson Free Press
thus speaks of them:
This famed corps OF vocalists held Concert At
The Court House on Monday evening, in Ethiopian
character, to large and fashionable house. and
drew forth the loudest applause, fully cvincng the
spirit and satisfaction of the auditory
Ihey Will appear again on Thursday evening, in
citizens dress, and favor our citizens with rich
combination of melodious strains. Crosby will be
there IN his deeptoned and powerful bass Pike in
his rich and melting soprano; and the Messrs.
Power and Lynch, with their full-toned and SWELLING
OF musical talent rarely to be met with.-under the
CONQUER OF the aiiable and gentlemanly Mr. j. Sim
monds Davis as Manager
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
"POLK STALKS"

The Western papers bring accounts of the loss
or serious injury of fourteen steamboats, on the Mis-
sIssiPPi river, within few weeks past, from en-
countering snags and sawyers. "Polk Stalks, is
the common name given to these distractions since
The veto oPthc River and Harbor bill
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
HISTORY OF VIRGINIA.

The first volume Of the new HIsroRY OF VIR-
GINA, by r., R. HowIsoN, esq has been published,
and is for sale by Mr.. CowAN. 1t is charming
book-elesant and attractive in its style of nara
ton, and got upin the very best TASTE We sincere
ly hope ii may meet with such encouragement as
will ensure the early appearance Of the remaining
volume.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26
VOLUNTEERS FOR MEXICO.

Richmond will furnish two OF the ten companies
under the requisition for troops from Virginia.
for the Mexican War.-Capt. f.. G. Carrington's,
specially raised, and the Greys, under Capt. Ro-
bert G. Scott. jr Guyandotte is the place of rem
devious.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26

The Union confirms the report that an exchange
OF Gen. La Vega and his felow-officers for Cant.
Carpenter and his men had been proposed; and
adds that it has been confirmed, and orders issued
from the War Department in Washington to re-
lieve Gen. La Veua and his fellow officers
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-26

PoRK.-Ihe last Lewisburg Chronicle states
that several droves of Hogs have passed thro' that
town, on Their way TO the Eastern markets.
rom what we can learn, (says the Chronicle. }
there are now Forty or fifty droves between this
Pork will be cheap .l'n'