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The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-08-06

SANTA FE EppEDTnoN.-T ST. Louis
Reveilie has letters, under date of July 10Th,
from the Camp at Cottonwood Creek, which
is about 2l0 miles from Fort Leavenworth,
The distance TO the crossing Of the Arkansas
from this place, is supposed to be about 200
miles, which would leave $50 miles to Beni's
Fort The expedition make thirty miles u
day, and have experienced no great incon-
venience from the want Of watey The
scarcity Of wood is greater annoyance, but
that is ebviated by little forecas--by cook
ing the bread and meat beforehand, and
carrying little wood along (when they cam
not get bois de pabhe, the dry excrement Of
the buAalo,) to make their coffee. The writer
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-08-06

We have no news from Capt Moore, and
do not know whether he overlook thai Mex
lean ammunition or moi. Col. eDoniphan's
volunteer regiment is now all ahead, and
will report TO Capt. Moore, U. s. Dragons,
or wait for Col. lKearney, five do not over
take him. Some of the companies which
started first must be nearly at the Arkansas
by this time" lea34
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15
ROCKFISH.
IMPORTANT BILLS REPORTED.
STATE Convention.


In the House of Delegates yesterday, Mr..
Leitwich, from the Select Committee on the sub.
ject, reported a bill for taking the sense of the
people on the call of Convention TO amend the
Constitution of the State, and for other purposes.
And MIR. l.. also presented report from the mi
norty of the Committee
The bill provides for organizing Convention
on the basis of the present House of Deleoa, es,
with l34 members, to be chosen as the Delegates
are now chosen.
The Minority Report objects to this organiza-
tlon and insists upon the ,chie basis as the only
true representative principle. The Bill and mi
noTty Report were ordered to be printed
we shall present our readers with both. as
soon as we can obtain a copy.
The subject will no doubt produce some excite
ment IN debate; yet there are many cool heads
who think all angry feelings will soon subside,
and that, ii no compromise should be agreed
upon at the present session, members will part
In better spirit than at first exhibited. Ii is
gratifying to hear from all sides, that the sug-
gestion OF a desire to divide the State under any
contingency, meets with no favor whatever.
Potomac and Ohio Rail Road.
Mr.. Pend!eton, from the Committee on Roads.
reported bill to incorporate the Potomac and
Ohio Rail Road Company. The argument in
committee, on this subject, was a very able one,
between Mr. Edgingon of Ohio County, and Mr..
Lee of Hardy, the only two gentlemen we had
the pleasure of hearing. The vote in committee
was TO 5.-Vhig IF Saturday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15
MR.. DoUGLAss's OREGON BILL.

The National lntelligencer gives the following
synopsis OF the bill reported by Mr.. Douglass OF
the 10Th of December, from the Committee on
Territories, "to protect the rights of American
settlers in the territory of Oregon, until the Ter.
minaton of the joint occupation of the me.''-
The bill was made the special order of the DAY
for Tuesday the 18th.
Section extends The jurisdiction of the Su
preme Court of the Territory of Iowa and the
laws OF that Territory over the whole of Oregon
that 49, from the 42o TO the $40 40' north latitude
This Is not TO be construed to DEPRIVE the sub
jects Of Great Britain Of any rights and privileges
secured by the third article of the treaty Of Lon
don of the goth October, 1918, and continued by
the treaty of August 6, 1927.
Sec. 2. Oregon is made a judicial district,
and a district Judge is to be appointed, to hold
his courts at such times and places as he may
designate. The court is vested with the powers
and authorities OF the courts of Iowa. An addi-
,onal judge of the Supreme Court of Iowa is
also to be appointed, to have jurisdiction over
and hold courts in Iowa.
Sec. 3. requisite number Of justices of the
peace and other ministerial officers are to be an
pointed by the President of the United States ;
but, if any British subject be arrested while the
country remains free and open to the vessels cti-
Zens, and subjects OF the two countries he shall
be delivered up for trial to the nearest and most
convenient British authority.
Sec. provides for grants of land to be hereaf-
ter made 10 settlers now there, and to those who
may within two years settle there; also, TO their
wives, widows, and children.
Sec. s. superintendent of Indian affairs,
and such Indian agents and sub-agenis as may
be necessary are to be appointed, to be entrusted
with the regulation of trade and intercourse with
the Indians, and with the execution of the laws
extended by the first section of the bill to Oregon.
Sec. authorizes The construction of such
block-houses, stockades, or other military forts
as the President may deem necessary to protec,
emlgrants, settlers, and traders on the route to
and in the territory against Indians.
Sec. authorizes two regiments Of mounted
men to be raised to guard and protect emigrants,
settlers, and traders against Indians.
Sec. establishes mail route from St. 10
seph's, in Missouri, 10 the mouth of the Colum-
bia river.
Sec.9 aPpropriates 100000 to carry the bill
into effect.
Sec. 10 adviscs the President to give the one
years notice provided for in the second article of
the treaty Of August 6, 1897, of the termination
Of the joint occupation Of the country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

" We find the following in late number Of
tho Richmond Whig.-Wo know nothing of the
route designated, Blu. if its advantages are SO OBJ
vious, as are here made out, i, is strange that
they should have been so long overlooked.
MCADANlIzED ROAD UP RoCKFISH RIVER
TO SrAUNToN.
To the Editors of the whig
Gentlemen-In a late number Of your valuable
paper notice a communication over the sigma
lure OF "A Farmer" calling the attention of tho
Legislature to Il route for road along the margin
OF the Rockiish River to Stanton commencing
at It's mouth ttlowardsville) as a connecting link
OF improvement between the James River and
kanawha Canal and the valley Counties, con-
Tasting 1t with its rivals, the terminus Of the
Louisa Rail Road, and Scottsville.
The reasons and facts urged by "A Farmer
must certainly strike the attention of The Legis-
iature' and command, at least, what it asks, ga
survey TO determine the most practicable route"
My knowledge of many of the advantages pos.
sessed oy this over the other routes, as referred
10 In that communication, induces me to ask a
small space In your paper, believing it is not only
the privilege but The duty of every citizen to do
his part in bringing to light such information as
may enable the Legislature to make the most u-
dlcious Investment of capital for the public good,
thereby yielding the most revenue at the smallest
cost to the State.
The mouth of the Rocklsh River is ID mics
west of Scoltsville-a line drawn directly from
Scottsville to S,aunion would show that the
mouth OF Rockfsh would be but little out OF the
way or south of said lne-hence were a road to
be made from that place even by Rockish Gap
TO Staunton, the Cap through which the Scots
vile road must pass, the distance saved would
be at least miles; this fac, has been ascertain
ed, but by passing through Walters Gap some
miles south of it, eight miles, and believe that
survey woald prove, that 10 or IL miles would
be saved. This distance with the great advan-
tages OF having the materials for making the
road immediately in place--the level country
through which it must pass (he valley of riv-
! cry when compared with the other route, would
save to the State much more than the sum alrea-
dy invested In the present mud pike TO Scol.sville
and by connecting 1t with the central improve
ment IL miles higher up the river the additional
revenue to the Canal would be worth estimating,
and it would most assur.dly command a much
larger portion of valley produce as the nearness
to market would attract it from points 10 or IL
miles more remote than Scottsvile would.
Another fact L would call the attention of the
friends of the Scottsvile route to is that some
years ago in making survey for the purpose of
constructing railroad from Stanton TO that
place, that 1t was urged that the route actually
surveyed, and tho point established, that by go-
ing from RockfiSh Gap down the river to its
mouth and thence down James River to Scots
vile, II could be done for much less, concedinu
the preference 10 this route.
ROCKFISH.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15
TARIFF AND sUB-TREAsJ-Ry

We see it stated that RICHARD p. HEpR1cK.
the WING representative of the Troy district,
New York, has addressed letter to his consti.
tuents, warning them of the strong probability
that tho Tariff will be reduced to the Revenue
standard, and that the Sub-rreasury system will
be reenacted with very little modification.
verify madness rules the hour! While the
party In power are doing all that they can to pre-
cipitate us into war with the most powerful ma
ton on the face of the earth, and neglecting all
suitable preparation for it, they seem equally bent
upon crppling the energies of both our people
and government, by destroying the industry and
currency of the counlry.-Was there ever such
Jolly or wickedness displayed by the rulers of
free people1
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The Speaker laid before The House a commu-
nica,ion from the Treasurer, transmitting state
ment showing the amount paid into the Public
treasury, on account oil revenue taxes, from the
four great sections of the State, for the wears
1883 and 1913. prepared in conformity to a reso-
luton Of the House adopted on the end instant
which, on motion of Mr.. Fox, was laid upon the
table and ordered to be printed.
The following bills were presented:
By Mr.. Sou,hall, FROM the Committee on
Schools and Colleges.
10 amend the lst and End sections of the Act
10 incorporate the Virginia Collegiate Institute,
passed 30th January, 1916.
Appropriaing sum of money to provide fur
nture Tor the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb
and Blind.
Appropriating sum of money to Rector Col
lege.
The Report of the Committee of Privileges
and Elections upon the memorial Of LemueI ].
Bowden, cou planning of The undue election Of
William Howard, the delegate returned to repre-
sent the district composed Of the counties of
Y ork and James City, and the City of Williams
burg, in the presen, House of Delegates, which
was under consideration when the House adj
Journed on yesterday, was taken up and considers
ed.
MIR. Dickinson presented three petitions from
citizens OF Bath county, for the incorporation of
Company TO construct railroad from the
Western terminus Of the Louisa railroad TO the
Ohio river.
MIR. Calison also presented petition of citi-
zens OF Greenbrier county, for the Incorporation
oil Company to construct a railroad from Cor
donsvlle by way of S,aun,on and the Kanawha,
10 the Ohio river.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15
WILL THEY CORRECT THE FALsEuooD

Is it not time, now that McNulty has been ac-
Quilted OF the charge of embezzling public money,
and Of course has been restored to the society of
the higher grades of Locofocoism, that certain
Editors should correct the bold and mpudent lie,
that the defauling Clerk had been set up as the
Wing candidate in one of the counties of Ohio at
the election last fall If they did not know their
statement 10 be false, they certainly did not
know it to be true, else they could have given
some Of the circumstances attending the ALLEGED
election.
But such correction may never be expected
Most of them have probably imbibed the popular
notion of some of their leaders, that "a lie aOeLl
stuck 10 is good as Tie truth - and therefore as
it has probably answered some purpose they
have no idea of retraciing any thing.
The latest report is, that McNulty is 10 be re-
turned to Congress by the dominant party, at the
expiration Of the term Of the present member.
The leaders have no fancy for your petty depre-
dators, like poor old Toby Watkins, wlo was
imprisoned year by Gen. Jackson for using
some two or three thousand dollars Of the p1blic
money; they go in for your magnificent fellows,
who touch the coin to the tune of a quarter mil
lion at a time. Hence, it follows, that the dis
charged Clerk is to be rewarded, on the first OPP
portuniiy, for the grievous persecution he has
suffered for the last ten months.
We shall never again, probably, hear of a
small depreciation on the part Of a public officer.
They will all strike for high stakes hereafter
under the firm persuasion that prisons and baters
are oily made for petty rogues and picayune grab
beIs.--IVtnchesier Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15
Correspondence Of the Baltimore American.


The work Of destroying the present Tariff has
commenced, but not in Congress. The Secretary
Of the Treasury, following up tho principles Of
his free trade report, has invited Committee of
Custom House officers to appear here to make a
new tariff. All, or nearly all of The gentlemen
have arrived, and among them are Mr.. Bogardus
Assistant Collector of New York, Mr.. Weldon,
the principal entry Clerk Of the same Custom
House, Mr.. McConnelly, also of the New York
Custom House, and Messrs. Bridges and Well
man of the same city. Gentlemen are invited
from Baltimore also, but did not learn their
names. These persons have already commenced
their labors. and are closeted from day to day
with the Secretary of the Treasury. They are
here avowedy TO make tariff which the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury designs 10 submit. TO the
COMMITTEES of Ways and Means and to drive
through Congress, if it be possible to do so.
III the Custom House officers are TO be selected
to do the legislation of the country, Congress
may as well adjourn at once. If Congress is Sc
rious, however, in what has already been propos-
ed in regard To Oregon, there is but little danger
of reduction Of the Tarif.-A loan of twenty
millions for the defence of the country and pro-
liability OF war coupled with free trade measures
would be such Legislative paradox as the world
never saw before.
The Senate held very long Executive session
to-day, and received reports upon a large number
OF nominations referred to the Standing Commit
tees. None were acted upon.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15
TnUE PATRIOTISM

The Charleston Mercury concludes an article
on re Oregon question, with this forcible pas.
cage .-"Look back to our progress-at our peace
full advance-our increase Of territory without
conquest-our augmen'ing population, wealth
and power, and tell us which is the true patriot
isrn-that which has secured to us these grand
triumphs OF peace, or that which would have led
US on every petty pretext, to waste our energies
in fighting-to turn our husbandmen into soldiers,
our merchant ships into men-of-war, and our mo.
ney into gunpowder.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

u In publishing the Wings account of Gov.
Smiths petty tyranny, in the limited scope which
Is fortunately only allowed him by our Constitu-
ton, the Petersburg In,elligencer remarks-"I,
was but the other day that the Wing assured us
that Smith would make "6rst rate Governor -
anu he already has occasion to call him ''fero-
cious Governor" will venture the assertion
that the Editor of the Wing is the only Wing in
Virginia who is disappointed at the Governors
conduct. For one, shall be mos, agreeaby dis
appointed, if he does not act infinitely worse
than he has yet done.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15
THE OREGON QUESTION.

The Washington correspondent of the North
American, whose information is generally 10 he
relied upon is of opinion that our peaceful rela-
lions with Great Britain are by no means secured
Dy the patriotic movement of Mr.. CALHOUN and
his frIends-that from present indications there
will be quite sufficient number of Wing Sena-
tors to make up their loss 10 the Administration
side, on the Oregon question. While we may
hope for the best, therefore, there is reason 10 fear
the worst.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

John IL. Peasants, esq. has retired from the
edtorship Of the Wing, in which he has had no
Pecuniary interest for a number of years past,
with view to establish new paper, to be called
the "hlcHMoND GLOBE" The Wing is at pre-.
sent under the control Of the Junior proprietor,
MIR. ROBERT II. GALLAHER, who promises to avail
himself of tie earliest occasion to secure proper
talent in the future management of the par4r.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

". Our Acknowledgements are due TO the Hon.
WM. s. ARCHER and the Hon. l. S. PENSYpAcK-
xe Tor their attention in forwarding to us impor.
tant public documents.
we are also indebted to the Hon. ANDREW
STEWART, of Pennsylvania, for pamphlet copy
OF his excellent speech, on the portion of the
Presidents Message and Treasury Report in rela-
ton to the Tariff.
Also, to Capt J. ID. BALDWIN, of the House
Of Delegates, for copy of the memorial, and ac-
companying documents Of the Education Con-
vention.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
WrpNrspAy Ian =
ELECTION OF CoUNCIIIoR

ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR
Mr.. Harvie brought message from the House,
that they were ready to proceed to the election Of
Councillor. II
John +. Wiley, Esq. being alone in nomina.
ton, was unanimously elected. a
Mr.. Wallace, FROM the Committee for Courts
OF Justice, reported the bill prohibiting persons
interested in the profits Of the office of Sheriff
from practising attorneys in the county in
which they may be SO interested-wi,h amend
ments. Passed. >. -
On motion Of Mr.. McMullen, the resolution for
the appointment of a committee to investigate the
affairs of the University Of Virginia, was taken
up; which was again laid on the table. after some
discussion, and another proposition adopted, APP
pointing committee OIL the part of the Senate to
act with one appointed by the House of Dele
gates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

The Philadelphia Chronicle publishes record
Of the principal fires last year in the U. States,
Canada and the West Indies, the losses sustain
ed by which are set down at $27, S25,S5O. i. is
estimated that this does not cover more than two
thirds Of the actual loss. az tho immense forests
Of timber that were destroyed, and probably
thousand small fires, are not included in the cal.
culatioD
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

The next steamer from Europe due at Boston
is the Hibernia, which left Liverpool on the 9TH
instant. Her news will be here about the Goth,
or lttlo earlier. Meanwhile there are some
eight or ten sailing packets which were to leave
either Liverpool, London or Havre at dates ranu-
ing from Dec. 9Th TO Dec. 9th, either Of which
may, and some of which probably ,OiA, arrive
before the Hibernia. None of these, however,
will be likely to bring any intelligence of the
effect produced in England by the Presidents
Message, which is the topic of most pressing in
terest and importance.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

~ M'Nulty, the defaulting Clerk of the
House of Representatives, has been finally dis.
charged from the custody of the law, the Govern.
ment having entered noile proscqui in the four
remaining indictments against him. The amount
of his defalcation is Sl4, OOO.-His securities are
bound for S2o,Ooo but whether they will pay
or not is another question.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15
a MURDER.

Patrick Howard, free Negro, murdered an
other free Negro, by the name Of Edward Cope
land, on Thursday night the 25th Of last month.
A coroner's inquest was held on the following
Saturday and the jury returned verdict of "5,ur,
der by Patrick HotOard'' Howard has made his
cscapc.-Lertngton (Ya.) Star.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

SURPLUS WHEAT IN MicHIeAN.--A corespon.
dent of the Detroit Advertiser, who has been So
journing in Jackson County, Michigan, and been at
much pains TO correctly inform himself, estimates
the surplus wheat of that country at COO. 600
bushels. or this amount not more than one half
Of the last crop has beer sold.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15
THURSDAY, Jan. 8.
SENATE.

Mr.. Moore reported The bill for changing the
place OF holding separate election in the county
of Rockbridge. Passed.
The Speaker announced the following as the
Committee to visit the University, viz Messrs.
Wallace, Gallaher, Witoher, Taylor and Piper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

u" The lovers of good Coffee are referred to
the advertisement of MIR. Hartman in this paper.
we have had one of his Condensing Boilers
tried, and it is found to answer most valuable
PURPOSE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

Texas and Oregon Ball was to be given al
Castle Garden, New York, on the eth of January.
Governor Dorr had been invited, and was expect
ed to attend.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

The steamboat Belle Zane, Captain Brazier.
struck snag twelve miles below the mouth of
White river on the Mississippi, on the 18th, and
Immediately turned bottom up. Out of some
ninety persons OIL board, fifty perished
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-15

us, was as 10 tho best manner of settling our
claims. lie contended that iG we wished this
matter to be brought to crisis and insist upon
territory north Of 40, it would undoubtedly lead
to u war. Mr.. ii. then eloquen,ly traced out the
power Of Great Britain from place TO place upon
the sea and in her colonies. They showed
strength, power, dominion, and what had we to
meet this strength with. Nothing adequate for
defence. We might come on. of the war glori.
ously enough, but it would be long war and for
a time disastrous TO us. There was no excuse
for war, and we had nothing to gain by it,
Mr.. Kennedy Of Ia, next gained the floor.
He despised to hear any man here or elsewhere
lauding the British Government. He had no re-
spect for any such power. She was little is
land set down in the North sea, and she had
spread out her branches around the world. She
had done this by her commerce, and he cared not
how soon i. was destroyed. MIR. X. went for
the whole of Oregon and was exceedingly war
like through his whole speech. The floor was
given TO MIR. Toombs, of Ca, and the Commit
tee rose.
The Speaker laid before the House communi.
cations from the War and Navy Departments
after which there was an adjournment.