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American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-09-04

MAJ GEN GAINES, The Portsmouth, (Va.)
New Era states, that late on Saturday evening,
this distinguished officer received, through the
Adjutant Generals Office, at Washington, his
orders from the proper Department, to take
command Of the Eastern Division, fixing his
Head Quarters either at New YORK, Phladel-
pha, or Troy. He has selected New York as
the most important poin:.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-09-04

SvppES DEATHS. MI. Isaac Deuison, mer-
chant Of Bangor, fell dead at his store door on
the 26th ult. Mr.. John Smelling, member
Of the Boston City Councils, was found dead in
bed on Tuesday morning from disease of the
heart.
Government FINANCES. On the 24th at,
me United States had on deposit, subject 10
draft, 5,593, 549, OF which Sl5l ,o09 "a were
N the Chesapeake Bank Of this :it7.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-09-04
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4 CARD TO THE LADIES!

CARD Tu THE LADIES!
- FALL EOODS-FRESH IMPORTATION.
F. GARDNER, 1876 MAsKEr STREET, has Just
received and is now opening, choice assortment of
FALL GOODS, which have been selected with great
in the Northern markets, and which offered
at greatly reduced prices He would respectfully call
attention 10 his choice assortment of Rich Dress
Staple and Maniilla SILKS, imported ioI my Balti-
more city retail trade.
ALSO
silk HIGHLAND PLAIDS
Wool do do
FIR. MERINO, all shades, Ufny own importation
Plaid LAMA CLOTHS
English and French GINGHAMS, fall style
Mourning GINGRAMS
Silk Wasp ALPACCAS.
Also will open, on the l2th INST choice ASST OF
itch SHAW4S and SCARFS
trcn, n EN'BROIDERtES
C8sHMERES aud NOUS De LANES, ana
great vgIitty Of DOMESTIC GOODS. now landing
., the Iosi of New Yotk from the Havre packets
Duchess de Odeans and the -. Nicholas.
(a5- The subscriber would beg leave 10 state that
he will ne receiving daily, from his agent the newest
styles OF DNESS GOODS, as they arc received from
Pans, and would respectfully solicit continuance
Of the public patronage
F,GARDNER, I IS Market-st
SCI Fourth house above Light,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
CONVENTION ADDRESS

This address is very highly spoken of by all the
presses, OF both parties, that have copied it. and
they are not few This speaks well for the nro
dncton, although neighbor of the Spectator and
his Mosaic correspondent kick up at it-but thew
might as well cease in their "abor Of love thew
"olte against ile.'-.augusta Democrat.
"Highly spoken of by all the papers that hayc
copied |" and they are not .fe,c" Mark the
language! Now the address TO this day. (Nov
I'D twenty days after its first appearance in
the Democrat, so far as zee have seen, has been ac
tuaiy copied into but four papers-the Staunton
Spectator, Martinsburg Gazette, Rockingham Re
glster, and Lewisburg Chronicle and we presume
we see the papers of the State as generally as our
neighbor. So much for the point of the Demo-
Gratis fling at the Spectator and its correspondents
and so much, too, for the deep and pervadino pub
lie interest in this mighty movement. We do
hope, however, that more of the presses of the
State will publish the address-Fhe peope onobt
to know to what kind of Convention thew are IN
vtcd to send delegates. We doubt whether onv
OF those counties that have already appointed, are
prepared to ego the entire figure" of cur August,
Reformers--They have certainly not said so. in
their proceedings.
"onc more, just in-thc Clarksburg Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
VIRGINIA SYNOD.

The Synod of Virginia convened in this place on
last "Wednesday evening, and was opened by ser
mon from Rev. b. Nj. Smith, of Staunton, Va,
Rev. Samuel Brown was chosen Moderator, and
Messrs. Smith and VIM. Brown, Clerks. The
number of members in attendance was. to the regret
OF all concerned, uncommonly small. This we arc
informed, was owing TO the remoeness of the place
OF mecting-the late period of the season. and al
SO the fact that many pastors in Eastern Virginia
could not leave their people, because OF the distress
ing amount OF sickness with which many parts Of
that country have been afflicted this autumn.
But ii there was disappointment as to numbers
we believe there was universal qualification as tc
the falthtuness and ability with which the gospe
was preached in the hearing of large and attentive
audiences.
The Methodist and Episcopal Churches were or
inc Sabbath occupied by the members OF the Synod
These courtesies are all right; they crafty and re-
fine some of the best feelings of our nature, and ent
10 wipe OIL reproaches that are often cast upon
holy cause. The ordinary business of the bod,
was attended to- and all i'll fine spirit of harmony
and christian affection. A pastoral letter, writer
by the Rev. j. NJ Brown of this place, was order
ed to be printed and an edition of 1000 copies will
be soon published from this office. The SYNOD adj
journed to meet in Staunton 2nd "Wednesday in Oc
tober S4I. The various members are now s'ovel
the hills and Far away" May divine protection
attend them home!
This Is the first meeting of this body in Chad5cssl
ton, but we hope 1t will not be the last. The peo
pie OF our village of all denominations had prepared
to entertain their christian brethren who might come
to sojourn amongst for few days, and were moro
than little disappointed that they had so little op
Portunity OF showing their hospitality. We are
sure there is no village in state (renowned as il
ever has been for its hospitality in which that
pleasant trait of character exists to greater decree
than in Charleston. We will be prepared to give
the Virginia Synod 4 cordial reception whenever it
may meet here again. Charleston (Kana,rlia) Re
publican, Of October %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
FROM THE WINCHESTER REPUBLICAN.
THE CONVENTION QUESTION

A "Reform Convention is to be held at Staun-
ton on the I'd of December and several Counties of
the West have already appointed delegates DC
casional references made to disposition on the
part of the West to divide the State, i'm case GER
tain reforms are not granted.
We deem it our duty to say at once, that no such
idle visions need be indulged in-no such ridiculous
threats need be urged. The people of this portion
OF the Valley Of Virginia will give no countenance
whatever to any such absurdity. They understand
their own interests and the general welfare Of the
Commonwealth too clearly. to give the slightest
encouragement to any such folly. We say this en-
phaticaly. because we feel authorized in thus speak
ing IN behalf Of the people of this region. A ma
jorty OF them may possibly be in favor OF some al
terations in the Constitution, but they are neihe,
phrenzied on the subject, in mood to give
countenance to any scheme that squints at either
DOrrism or Division.
They can conceive of no possible catalogue O
grievances, under the present system, to get rid of
which would drive them to the alternative of break
| ing up the Old Commonwealth, or impairinp he
integrity i'll the slightest degree And besides. lie
the question be tried when it may this dist riot will
not be found running wild with any one of the IA
!, dical or ultra measures which many Of the Agita
tors seem to have in view. Our people 90 for req
ulated treedom-that sort which is conservative AM
rational-and they scout all disorganzing doctrines
no matter under what specious garb they may
presented.
We will not even join in elaboration with thos
who hint at a division Of the State. If they wis
to go, they must go without us.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
The late Hurricane, at Hnya,,n

A letter from Havana, dated Oct. IL, says
We have to announce with deep regret, that we
have again been visited with terrific hurricane, far
more destructive in its effects upon the shipping in
the harbor, than that of 1914. 1t commenced the
evening of the 10th inst, and lasted until O'Clock
the next morning. Out of 100 sailing vessels.
steamers and vessels OF in our port all but IL
have been sunk, wrecked, dismasted or otherwise
severely injured besides which 40 or so coasting
vessels were destroyed.
in some districts. the damage both to the sugar
canes and the buildings on the estates has been i'm
InenSe; in others it has been somewhat lighter
The total diminution Of the CROP in consequence of
this calamity, will no doubt be very considerable,
though we have not data enough as yet to make an
estimate.
The greater part of the Coffee crop has perished,
and almost all the plantation trees have been rooted
up. and fields Of rice destroyed. whereby much
suffering will be occasioned. and imports Of proyi
sions from abroad will be required to great extent
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
CELEBRATION AT MT. CRAWFORD

Mt. Crawford Division, No. 10, of the Sons OF
Temperance had most delightful celebration on
Friday of last week. Besides the members of their
own Division, there were delegates from the Divi-
Sions at S'aunton, Mt. Sidney, Harrisonburg,
Franklin, Luray and Woodstock. The procession
was formed at | | o'clock, and proceeded to the M.
r.: Church, headed by the Staunton Band of Music
The exercises at the Church We're of very inter
estlng character. Eloquent, appropriate and impress
sive Addresses were delivered by r. Porterfeld
Kinney of Staunton, and A. S. Gray of Harrison
burg. These were listened to by large and atten-
tive audience. After the conclusion of the exerc
ses at the Church, the procession returned to the
Division room and dispersed. Thus ended the de
lightiul scenes Of the day, and long will those pre-
sent bear in mind the pleasant occurrences Of that
day. We are pleased to learn that this demonstra
ton has made quite favorable impression upon the
community, and the Order bids fair to extend its
benign influence still farther in that region.-Rock
tnghdnl REGISTER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT

We have the melancholy duty of announcing the
untimey death of Mr.. NELSON Fox, a young man
OF about y years of age; who resided in the adj
Joining county Of Nelson, and neghborhood of Green
field. The sad event occurred on Tuesday tbe 27tb
nit. Mr. Fox was returning from his work, hav-
ing with him his gun, and in company with
his father, Mr.. Richard Fox, when coming to a
grape bush; he got upon fence. which was near,
and holding the muzzle in his hand, nc attempted
to pull down limb, by reaching up with the gun.
which unfortunately fired, lodging the whole load
in his groin: nc instantly exclaimed to his ftber
81 am shot, am gonew The afTriphted father
ran to a near neighbours and gave the alarm. but
his son was corpse in a few minutes. He was a
civil and inoflensiyo young man, and we sincerely
sympathisc with the afflicted parent, that his son
met with such an untimely death. 'In the midst
Of life, we are in dcath."- charlottesville Jegcr-
souinu,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
THE REFORM MOVEMENT.

"By the way, on which side of the question is our
friend Of the Spectator Does he go with the white
basis party, or the mixed basis party We had heard
last spring that he white basis man, but have
lately come to the conclusion that he has changed his
principles or else he would not disapprovc of every
thing done by the white basis men"
We find the foregoing in the last Lexington
"Star," and surprising the editor really desires the
information he asks we feel nc hesitation in giving
1t to him. In brief. then, are, and always have
been In favor of basing representation in our State
Legislature upon white population-This is the
principle Of our choice. There is spce Of conscr
yatisn about us, however, CIV may venture so
to call it, which renders rather unacceptable to
our "Reformers" here, in Augusta and we believe
they have fully determined to read us out of the
''church." We differ with many Of the more yea
lous OF them, we are sorry 10 say, as TO the best
means of cflecting the objective differ quite as
much, also, we fear, as to the extent to which we
would be willing to 20, in the ef6r, to obtain it.
We arc for asking of the Legislature. in the first
instance, simple law to take the sense Of the pco
pie upon the call of Convention. and then if a
majority found to be in favor of it, Of cettinp
~" 'Vi ITO vi SdtEitiOH uPOh 'ie bCSt terms can
Leaving the question of the future basis to he adj
justed by the Convention. But our "ReG,rrnersn
are opposed to this course-They demand an Of
ganization at once upon the white basis; and. if we
understand them, refuse to take any other. They
think ii folly TO expect its success in Convention.
unless they get ii beforehand from the Legislature.
I'VE tell them, in turn, that IL is utterly vain to
expect such surrender on the part Of the East at
least IN the Legislature, as the effort made at the
last session shows and that. if they persist in the
demand, it must defeat tho call ola Convention Al
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
GOVERNOR OF MONTEREY

The Baltimore Sun, says: I'VE learn that in
tellgence has been received by the friends of the
gallant Captain Miles, of Baltimore that he has re-
coived the appointment from Gen. Taylor, and is
now acting as Governor of Monterey"
The taking of Monterey will be a considerable
loss to Mexico, from the fact OF lis being the place
where the founderes for the casting of copper balls
cannon and musket-are erected In lis vi
cinity are the copper mines which excel any other
III productveneSs, and from these the foundres are
supplied with metal for castings. The City of
Mexico contains the powder mill
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
EMIGRANTS FOR LIBERIA

The Lexington (Va.) Gazette says-"'A famil,
OF negroes from our town started on Monday las
ior the nome OF their ancestors. The father o.
the family was free man well known in the corr.
munity as most honest. upright. intelligent man
and carries with him the best wishes of all who
knew him for the success Of himself and family in
their new hones.-I'he mother and children, seven
In all, were the property of Prof Dabncy, of Wash
ingtoh College, who liberated them upon an cxprcs-
son OF desire on their part 10 go to Africa, al
uu , 'hcy were OF considerable value TO him in
TINS country--beine, as we understand. very lkclv
and well Behaved negroes"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
CUARCOAL IN CIDER

M y EGl'or-You may remember that last year |
oIo you mat cider might be entirely preserved from
II pint per barrel of pulverized char
Iol DC introduced in long narrow bag through the
Duhg. bciIcve forgot TO say, however, that in
inc experiment made, there was no vent at all
The bag Of charcoal was put in, and the barrel
oungcd up tight, within two hours after the cider
came from the press, and so remained The cider
continued entirely fresh, became clear. and crew
six months. Michigan Ftg,ner, ''' VIA"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
NEWS FROM OUR Young HEROES

The Lexington Gazette, of Thursday. savs-
eve have been gratified to learn by private letters
rom our esteemed friend, JAMES b. DonMAN,
written since the battle of Monterey, that not only
HIMSELF but also Messrs. WALLACE, JoRpoY. and
I iREbAUGH OF this county, and Mr.. HARmsr OF
Augusta, have all passed through the fiery ordeal
without the slightest injury They were in the
thickcst of the fight"
we learn from the Star that one of Mr.. Dom
MANS letters makes honorable mention of another
OF our young counymen, Mr. RoBERr Esxn1DeE.
VINO was also i'll the battle at Monterey, and, we
are glad to hear, came out of it unhurt.
letter. we understand, was received from Mr..
WILLIAM PATTERSON, by his mother, who resides
IN tins neighborhood, a few days ago. He too, was
III the battle, and escaped unscathed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
FEATHERS

AS have experimental and found out fact, that
every housewife should know, and as / wish to be
useful the little time have, should like it TO be
wei known that feathers, smelling ever so badly.
may DO restored TO perfect freshness, by washing
them clean lin soap suds) and letting them be day
and night in lime 'catsr. about as strong as we
drink it incidentally. They should then be dried as
soon possible in the air, or by the fire. II is not
known what quantity of dirt there is in very nice
looking feathers. Bnt it is not the dirt that makes
smell. so much as the pen and unripc feathers
Farmers Librwp
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12

The election in Alabama to supply the vacancy
In the Congressional delegation occasioned by the
resignation Of Mr.. YANcEY, has resulted in the
choice of Mr.. CorrERELL (loco,) by small ma
Jorlty-report says less than fifty. The district has
heretofore been strongly locofoco, and the result,
therefore, may be regarded among the signif
cant signs of the times. Mr. BEMAN, the WHO
candidate, canvassed the district very thoroughly
and the protective policy was made the prominent
issue in the election.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
GOVERNMENT LOAN.

The Secretary of the Treasury has invited pro
posals thorugh the Washington and other papers of
inc principal cities OF the Union, for ten years.
loan TO the Government of Five Millions of Dollars.
at SIX per cent. The Intelligencer rcmarks-"No
doubt thls.nnount will be readily taken by our CAPT
taists but we do not understand why the Hon.
Secretary thinks it proper to allow higher rate Of
interest on one form OF Government credit than ON
another not more eligible for the lender, if as much
SO that is, why allow but five and two-thrds
per cent. on Treasury notes, and six per cent on
Treasury scrip and the latter with the advantage to
inc hoider OF being irredeemabe for ten years ?''
Ihe inteligencer probably forgets that the Secre-
tary has said he would not give six per cent. on
treasury notes. We doubt whether he has a bet
ter reason for the difference.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12

"Peace, too, hath its victories. Rich. Eno'r.
Yes, peace hath its victories:
There is the whig victory in Ohio.
The wing victory in Pennsylvania
The wing victory in Georgia.
The wing victory in Maryland.
The wing victory i'm Maine.
The wing victory in New Hampshire.
The wing victory in Florida.
Yes, peace, too, hath its victories.
[Jfhecling Times
0o-Add to these New York and Iowa.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
RISE In FREIGuTS

The New York Express Of Saturday saws the
rise in Preghts on domestic commerce is \ most
important movement. There is not tonnage enopgb
1T says, on the lakes to bring half the TONNAGE to
market In Ohio and Michigan, nearly one half
the wheat and flour will be detained until the next
season. freIghts on the Canals have advanced so
per cent yet they cannot accommodate all that is
offered: There is also great demand for vessels
70 1911 foreign ports To Cork u.s. is paid for flour
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
ANXIOUS.
COUNTERFEIT 500 NOTE

We see by correspondents letter to the Nation
al lntelligencer, from Baltimore, notice Of new
counterfeit note OF the denomination of $50 on The
Bank of the Valley in Virginia payable in Charles
town, ii. M. Brent as Cashier, Obed Waite as Pre-
sldent, dated October 10, 1916, letter ID, number
o3lo on one side, and 1900 upon the other. The
plate enurely different from the genuine 1t is cal
cnlated to deceive those not familiar with the gem
uine notes
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
ANOTHER GREAT sSTORM," IN NEW YORK!


LSSoroc0lsM ALMOST ABOLISHED
Thelcction for Governor, members of Congress
and the State Legislature, which came off on Tues
day Of laSt week in NoKork, has resulted gbr;-
u2psiy Wings. You've, the Wing cai :
8e for SGpor. Is elected by about 10000 ma
jority, and tho Wings have carried % members of
congress- in the present Congress they have
but " and the Locos l2-and seventy four Wings
ana hity-four Democrats have been elected to the
Legislature. Who will say that this is not doing
the thing up bro,cn?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12

JOHN II. CLARKE, esq, (Whig,) has been c.
lected Senator of the United States for six wears
from the 9TH of March next, by the Legislature of
Rhode lsand.-THoMAs w. Dom was the To-
coroco candidate, and received the whole vote of
his party. Mr. CLARKE takes the place of Mr..
SIMMoNs, whose retirement from the Senate will
be greatly regretted by the country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER l2, 1916

colt will be seen that the sale of the valuable
Farm Of JOS. f. MONTGOMERY, esq, in Nelson
county, advertised in this paper has been postponed
until the Sd of December.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
WING VICTORY IN IOWA.

The first election in the new State of Iowa was
held on Monday, the Goth olt. The result is of
the most gratifying character to the Wings. and
Will be hailed throughout the Union as one of the
greatest political victories of the day. The st.
Louis Republican of the Cd inst. has returns from
nearly the whole State, and the result may be sum
med up, in short, as follows -
M>kNIGHT, the Wing candidate for Governor,
is certainly elected
mEDRlcK, Wing, is elected to Congress.
twenty is majority in the House of Represen-
tatives, to which body the wings have elected TWEEN
" certain. and have strong hopes of four Others
Ten is majority in the Senate-tbe Wbios
have elected nine certain, and confident of tbre,
more-making majority in both branches of the
Legislature, and secures the election of TWO
WHiG UNITED STATES SENATOR'S.
baltimore .4merican
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12

The Northern Mail failed several times during
the past week. owing, it is said to the heavy rains.
which flooded the track of the Baltimore Rail Road
In some places, along the water courses, to the
depth of several feet. Fears were entertained for
the safety of the Rail Road Bridge at Harper's
ferfy' the water being within two feet OF it, ard
still RISING
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12

O~Ihe difficulties between Baltic Pcyton and
ucn. MARSHALL, and Capt. Mussen and Capt Chez
YES OF the Army at Monterey, we are glad to hear
have been settled.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
NEW JERSEY

New Jersey, too, has done nobly-The Wings
have carried four out of the five members OF Con
prcss
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
NORTH CAROLINA.

The hnal official returns Of the election in this
state show majority for Graham over Shepard
Tor Governor, of $50. In 1914, Graham's major,
ity over Hoke was j, l53-Whig gain, a .7C6.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12

Inc Lynchburg Virginian Of Thursday, says
"one drove Of Hogs is now in our town. and the
droveris asking So per cwt. No sales, however,
1t is believed, will be made at that price
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
SUPERIOR COJJRT

oHErHERDsoN, charged with forgery, was ar
raigned on Saturday, but got off upon defect in
the lndictment.-He has been committed, however,
upon another charge-an attempt to swindIe.