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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14
rsoa rmE N. Q. p,cAyrsn. DEC. 81.
THE WAR.


THE LAST CANPAiGN--ruTURE OPERATIONS
The annexed criticism upon the operations of the
Army in Mexico is from thc pen Of a gentleman
who is every inch u soldier Its temper is unexcep-
tonable. and its reasoning is deserving of the most
serious consideratOn.--NNha opinions NAV no
entertained respecting the conclusions to which tho
writer has arrived, it will be conceded that he scru
tnizes the past with military eve and predicts the
future with the holiness of q mind convinced OF the
accuracy of its deductions.
In regard to the advance Of Gen. Wool upon Chi
huahua, the views of the writer are in accort|,nce
with opinions we have time and again expressed
The uselessness OF iInpraccability of that expedi
ton became apparent to Gen. Wool himself. as he
abandoned 1t without accomplishing any thing
Tho consequences of this military mistake are dis
cusscd by our correspondent. Whether all the re-
suits contended for would have been attained had
the disposition suggested by him been made of Gen
WOODS army, is in some measure matter of srec
uiation; but he gives good for his opinions
whilst the failure of Gen. Wool To achieve the OBJ
Jects contemplated in tho formation of that arm,
shows that It's destination was military error
1t Is very probable that the opinions Of our CORES
dondent as to the future begin to prevail in b;oI
quarters.--fts views as to what should be done arr
given with that same distinctncss as his ohserva
tons upon what has already transpircd 1t is to h
hoped that the Government will not be deferred. b,
a fear OF the cost, from putting the next campaign
upon the most ample basis in regard to all the nm
pointments necessary to its efficiency Wkateye
Is required in this behalf will be conceded by Con
g.ess and the country with alacry. The carpn,
OF those, who 'count the cost only in considering
military events, should not be needed. as the,
would make the same ado il the war cost fifty cent?
or nifty millions. In nothing is il so true as in mil
'tary operations, that parsimony is the worst knt
of extravaganza.
But enough of Introductory We again nvit,
attention to the subjoned letter, which deserves tho
more consideration il is firm and candid in tone
without particle Of the complaining irriablit,
which too often imparts to writings upon this sub
Ject the character of finding structures against
the Government
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14
LIEUTENANT GENERAL.

The unanimity Of the House of Representatives,
on Tuesday the 9Th instant, in adopting the Reso-
luton of the Committee on Military Affairs, asking
TO be discharged from go much of the late Message
Of the President as relates to the appointment of a
Lieutenant General of the Army and to lay it upon
tho table, it appears, was intended more to show
Mr. Polk that he does not possess the confidence
of that branch of Congress, than expression OF
opinion upon the merits of the proposition which he
had presented for their considerations Accordingly
motion was made on the following day to recon
slider the vote, which wasagreed to--and the whole
subject referred to the Committee of the Whole.
There is but little probability, however, of the pro
posed measure, so full of injustice towards Gems.
Taylor and Scott, passing either branch Of the Ma
tonal Legislature.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14
,St FROM THE RICHMOND WHO. - ~
A''kESS OF JUDGE BALDWIN, AND
REPLY OF CAPT. HARPER

We briefly noticed yesterday the interesting Ger
emony Of the previous afternoon--the n,esent,,;o,
by Judge b. G. BALDwiS, at the request Of the
County Court of Augusta, of Flag to the fine
company Of Volunteers which she has given to the
service Of her country. 100
Every spectator was struck with the beauty Of
the Flag, both the design and execution Of which
attest the genius and skill Of the artist. On o.
side is our national emblem, the Eagle, wisk;,he
words, sc Plnib,,s Unum,;;"--on the other the
Virginia coat of arms, with It's appropriate and glo
rious motto: "Sic Sempcr Tyrar,nis ~ IS -
Notwithstanding the nclemency of the weather,
quite crowd assembled to witness the interesting
ceremony.
we have the pleasure of laying before our rea-
ders tins morning the admirable address of Judpe
BALDWIN and the not less felicitoas reply Of Capt.
HARPER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

The Martinsburg Gazette suggests that the edi-
tor Of the Rockingham Register be appointed Lieut..
GENERAL OF Volunteens--and the editor OF the Sen
tnel Of the Valley the Professor and Unraveer Of
Enigmas Good suggestion. We second the mo
ton, and hope their claims will not be overlook
ed.-.9uguStG Democrat
The office Of Lieut.. General not YET being created,
we would respectfully suggest that friend of
the Register be appointed Brog adler General of the
berry stained heroes Of the "Tenth Legion
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
WEDNESDAY,. January 6

WEDNESDAY, January q.
On motion of Mr.. Dorman, the bill to provide for
the completion of the James River and Karawha
Canal, from tide water, at Richmond, to the town
Of Buchanan, and for other purposes, was taken up
On motion of Mr.. Shelley, the report of the Wis
tors of the Institution for the Education OF the
Deaf, Dumb and Blind, was referred to the Com
mttec on Schools and Colleges.
THURSDAY, January 7.
On motion of Mr.. IIunter-Resolyed, That the
Committee for Courts of Justice enquire into the ex-
pediency of SO amending the law on the subject
OF proceedings against non resident debtors, as to
provide for direct levy by the sheriff upon the pro-
perry of such non resident debtor, whether found in
the hands of home defendant or otherwise.
"And that they further enquire into the expedi-
ency OF defining by law more distinctly the period
al which the proceedings by foreign attachment
shall become a lien upon the property of, or the
debts due TO the absent debtor"
When the House adjourned yesterday, the bill
'to incorporate the Potomac and Ohio Railroad
company" was under consideration, Mr.. Edgington
having minated his desire to offer an amendment
to it, The House now resumed its consideration.
and Mr. Edglngion moved TO make it the order OF
the day for Tuesday next.
Mr.. Dorman had no objection to making the bill
the order for Tuesday if did not interfere with
the arrangement which had been had upon it here
and elsewhere concerning the improvement bills He
apprehended that Tuesday was too early for action
on the James River bill, which was on docket.
lie would move Thursday, as that would probably
the better enable the House to act in good faith ac
cording to the understanding he alluded to.
MIR. Lee informed the gentleman from Rockbridge
that the bill was only on It's second reading. He
was perfectly willing to give it the order agreed on
when upon its third reading.
Mr.. Dorman being thus assured that the arrange
mcnt to which he had referred would not be dis
turbed, would withdraw any oppsition to the fixing
of the day.
The bill was then made the order of the day for
Tuesday next.
On motion of Mr.. Iforner the bill for the coastruc
lion OF the Sisterylle and Salem Turnpike Road
was then taken up.
Mr.. Homer said that in consequence Of the mum
Der Of applications for appropriations works Of i'm
prOvemont before the present session, the Commit
tee had fixed the amount in this bill at $1,000 for
the same reason, he proposed now further to reduce
the sum to $4,000.
This motion was agreed 20, and the bill was
without opposition ordered to be cngrossed.
The Inauguration Of Governor Graham took place
at Raleigh the LIST instant, in the presence Of the
members Of Assembly, the Judges of the Supreme
Court, and large crowd Of spectators The Ger
eInony is stated to have been imposing and impress
sive, and the Governors Address quite happy
one.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14
THE VIRGINIA DELEGATION

Only eight Of the Virginia delegation were in
their seats when the vote upon the resolution of Mr.
Wentworth, declaring it "inexpedient to levy anv
tax upon tea and Coffee" was taken. or these.
Messrs. Brown, HUBBARD, Hunter, Leake and fred
way voted in the negative, and Mcssrs. Mcdowell
(of the ''Tenth Legion'') and johnson of the Har
rison district, voted in the affirmative-R. UIie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

0a-Two young Mexican Wings" CALVIN
and WILLIAM SMiTH, sons Of Abram Smith, esq.
of Rockingham county, have volunteered their
services for the Mexican war, and joined the com
pany Of Capt. Archer, of Richmond.
What has become of those two companies of
which the Register made some mention?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

The National Inteligencer says that the Ro-
tundo OF the Capitol is adorned with very large
and beautiful Painting, which attracts all eyes and
receives general admiration The subject is Ruth
and her daughters, Naomi and Orpah, at the time
described III the LIST chapter of Ruth 18th and 18th
verses. The artist is Mr. RossirER, Of New York,
from Connecticut, who had passed some time in
Italy. The painting belongs to Mr.. PARKER, Of
New York.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

% We have received the first No. Of the
"Scotsville Times" edited by Mr. PETER G.
Hoee, formerly of this County. Judging from the
specimen before us the Times will be ably conduct
cd and highly useful in the section Of country in
which il is located
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14
THURSDAY, JANUARY IA, 1871.

o. "LANCAsTER's" second communication, on
the subject ofthe District School Law, will appear
in our next paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

o.. CHEIsToPHER G. Scorr, esq, has been e
lected Judge of the 9Th Judicial District of Arkau-
sas, comprising the counties of Union, Ouachita,
Dallas, Clark and Hot Springs Mr.. ScoTr was
a member Of Judge BALDwIN's Law School some
years ago
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14


Some strange developments have been made in
the Iowa Legislature, which are thus stated in the
st. Louis Republican, on the authority OF a letter
from Iowa city, where the Legislature holds its
sessions:
On the 9Th instant, Immediately ON the estab-
fishing OF the House after dinner of that day, Mr.
King, member from Kcokuk county, Ga Wing but
representing Locoioco counly,) rose in his place
ana asked leave to make statement, which was
granted. lie then informed the House that Mr..
Marshall, lawyer from Lee county, had been nc
gotlating with him, from the second day of the SEES
sion up TO that time, to vote for General Dodge for
the w. ). Senate; that his first offer was s,at of
clothes and 500 in cash, which was increased as
ne held OIL for higher wages, 10 the promise of
'iat office" and as ''much money s he wished"
lie stated also that Marshall told him ..there
were $4,000 there to secure Dodge's election :" and
that on Tuesday Marshall gave him fifteen dollars
to bind the bargain" which he (King) by the ad-
vice OF friends took. These are the leading facts
When King took his seat, Clifton and Coniee. Lo-
coioco ''poSsoms," rose and stated that thew too
could "a tale unfold whenever interrogated
The House at once raised committee to nves-
tigate the facts, and the sergeant farms took Mar
shall into custody.
10 give Mr. King excuse for voting for
dodge, set of instructions were procured, direct
ING him to vote for Democratic Senators. Mr.. King
made allusion TO these instructions in his speech
said that every man who signed them ''voted a
gainst him." that he '.received his instructions at
the ballot-boX ~ that he was selected as Whig,"
and should vote with his party.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

We see it stated that the Secretary of the Urea
sury is preparing a scheme Of taxation, By which
three or four millions Of dollars can be raised,
and which will be proposed as substitute for the
duty on tea and coffee. lie will propose tax upon
plate, jewelry, watches, &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

The Senate Of Pennsylvania will have for
its Speaker the Hon. CHARLES GIBBoNs, leading
Wing, and the House will choose the Hon. JAS.
CooFER for its presiding oficor-also prominent
Wing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

0o- Several articles prepared for this paper hay,
been unavoidably omitted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

OF No mails were received at this place on
Tuesday last in consequence, we suppose, Of the
snow,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

o. PRESLEY SPURaNcE, esq, (Wbig, has been
elected by the Legislature Of Delaware, u. S. Sc
nator, in place Of the Hon. Thomas Clayton, whose
term OF service expires on the 4th of March next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

A bill has been reported in the House Of Dele.
gates providing for the divorce Of WIN. n. Myers,
cSI.. from his wife Virginia
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14

0rf- Senator PgnnYBAcKER, we regret to learn.
is living dangerously i'll at Washington.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14
THE CLAY STATUE.

The friends of the Great Commoner,'' and par
tcalarly the Ladies Of Virginia, who have contri-
buted, as mark of their gratitude for his public
services and their admiration Of his character, to
the erection of his Statue. in ''endurng MARBLE
IN the metropolis of his native State will be glad to
learn that MIR. Hart, the artist selected Tor that pur
pose, has completed MIR. Clay's bust, and is about
to embark for Italy, to complete the work Mr.
Clay will be represented in the appropriate costume
OF Senator and in the act of addressing delibe.
rative assembly.
In answer to many enquiries ON the subject. we
are enabled to state that the amount received from
contributors, by the Treasurer is about six thousand
dollars This sum will not be sufficient to effect
the purchase of the site and pedestal after the COM
pletion OF the Statue. The Vice President and
Collectors in many of the Counties, however, have
not yet made returns 10 the Treasurer, although il
Is thought that there funds in the hands of some
OF them yet to be paid in. As the alfrs of the So
cety will be closed at early day, it is important
that all who have heretofore neglected to do so,
should promptly make their reports, by transmit
ung the sums that may remain in their hands, and
the names of the contributors, to Miss ELIZA RID
DIE, the Treasurer of the Society, in this CITY.
who Is authorized TO receive all funds collected for
this purpose-Rich Whig.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-02-05
FROM TEE WAR.
IMPORTANT RIMOR.


The Boston DaNy Advertiser OF Tuesday,
says
The mails of last night bring us interesting
Intelligence, both from the army and rUmorS
from the city of Mexico. How far the latter
are to be depended upon we cannot now Judge.
The Geographic despatch to the New York pa
pers states that it was rnmorcd in Washington
on Sunday, - that The Mexican Congress had
accepted the Inici Suites proposition for peace.
" and had AUTHORISED the appointment Of peace
commissioners To meet similar commissioners
" from the United States Government" We
are not told what is the authority for this ru-
NOR" or the mode by which the accounts on
which it purports TO be founded were received.
We have farther an account of an advance
movement of our army and the occupation of
Victoria. This account comes through the re-
gular channel, and is undoubtedly in the main
correct. The following is the story as told by
the Geographic despatch -
WAsmNGToy. January 81, 5H. M.-Thc brig
Georgiana, from Tampico lth inst. arrived at
New Orleans 22d inst. Colonel Kline arrived
at Tampico on the 18TH direct from Victoria
with dispatches from General Tavlor to General
Shields, 10 suspend operations for the present.
He entered Victoria with Gen, Quitman on the
9th General Quitman drove the Mexicans be
fore him the last thirty or forty miles before en-
tering Victoria.
On the lst January Gen. Taylor sent for
ward Col May to examine the mountain passe
between Montemoraes and labradores. On hi
return he took another pass leading to Linares
and was attacked by large body of the enemy
and his rear guard cut off. by rolling stones int
the pass. which was scarcely wide enough for
single horseman. Col. May managed to &c
thronoh with the main body Of his force, an
reached SPOT where he was enabled to d,smouT
and return to succor the rear guard. But it wa
too late, as the enemy had retreated with thel
prisoners. Col. Mays loss had not been aSce
tained. nor whether he had any men killed.
There can lie no doubt, however, that some
our men have fallen.
Generals Taylor Twiggs, Patterson and IN
lou, uere at Victoria with a large force.
Col. Kinney states that the Mexican force
San Luis amounts to thirty thousand men, an
he estimates their entire force in the field at fit
thousand men.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-02-05
HABrTuAL COsTlvENEss.

HABruAL CosrWENEss is the sure but olcn unsns-
pectcd cause of the worst diseases TO which we are
subjected The action OF those organs OF the sys-
tenn desiGned to throw off all eycremcntary objects
from the body must be regular and efficient II ne de-
,re to retain the health OF those parts OF the frame
which are most distant from the real seat OF lrregua-
rites Thus Costyeness affects the head and sto-
mach and while we are panied by diseases III those
parts we are diverted from the real origin OF our irou-
blrs Most remedies for this affection give but tempo
Than before No medicine thus acting can BE- other
than dangerous or the best use less No, ct this
class. however. is DIR. WOODS SARSAPARlLLA
necs are neither temporary nor delusiyc, but taken
in moderate doses. they will be sure to produce daily
action of the bowels and consequently confirmed good
aouI,h W Enr sole bv PrCK q STr,p 32w2
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-02-05

as to read resolutions of ccnsurc instead OF thank
Lost by III to l.
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, moved a suspension
OF the rules in order to effect the of ring of rcsou
ton calling upon the President for all correspondence
with Gen Taylor not hitherto published also Tor al II
correspondence with the quarter general rcla
i've TO transportation, &c for Gen. Taylor army as
well as the reports from Generals Inmar and Quitman
relative to the operations OF their respective brgadcs
The rules were accordingly suspcndcd-aycs Ia :
noes %
Mr. Ashmun moved to amend the resolution of Mr.
thompson, SO AS to include call for information an
pertaining TO the return OF Santa Anna to Mexico so
ed herewith Mr. A. made speech explanatory of
the object OF his amendment and charging the admin
lsInon with the design OF sacrificing Cen Taylor
Hr Douglas replied, and contended, that the acts
OF the President show the OF such mputa-
ton.
MIR Thompson followed, and concluded his remarks
by moving the previous question.
The House adjourned until Monday, wiiho,, tax
ing any action on the subject
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-02-05

From the Bay State Democrat Boston, Nov 4, 1914
pt'NFDIl'S

There are so many medicines OF doubtful character
advertised and pulled by the newspapers the present
time, that we should have shrunk from the task we
have now undertaken, were We not most thoroughly
convinced from our own personal knowledge, OF the
facts which state below
II is OF" istars Basam of Wild Cherry" that we
would speak and speak advsedly. lady OF our
acquaintance, whom We see every day, short
time since, in what We thought precarious, il not
dangerous state OF health A cough had settled on
her lungs her form seemed wasting away she was
obliged TO abandon her work, and we thought not
soon to resume it again. For about two months she
has been taking Wlstars Balsam OF Wild Cherry and
already has she far rcganed her health BE- able
ir resume her labors.
This is but single cnss, but it is one, least, in
which we canno, doubt the efficacy OF the medicine.
None genuine, unless signed l. BUTTS on the
wrapper For sale by ProE 4 SrIAs
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-02-05
Ill. Ii. STACY

rs at home at the reading room, under the Free
Press Office, from \. VI to 7. NJ, aud will re-
main till the LIST of March. After that period business
will call him abroad several weeks, and as to spend
ing the spring time" in waiting for diatory dcn-
qlcnts it is not supposabc and an agency will
he the only alternative. The bills are nnde out and
one hundred u day can be q bowed off" with ease
at which rate the month of February will Just about
carry us through This note is addressec YOU sir
in pariicnlnr.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-02-05

WHITE TEETH SWEET BREATH
AND HEALTHY GUMS for - cents, or the money
refunded to all who not satisfied. after trial
that one box OF the AMBER TOOTH PASTE has
not done all this and more The New Orleans Plea
yuuc says, on Sept 18Th, 1t is the most ambrosia
delicious article, and too cheap at - cents box.
Sold only in New York at ~ CHATHAM Street
Try it once, reader. For sale by HARRINGTON.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-02-05

~ The extraordinary GRAEFENBERC PILLS.
which achieving unparalleled triumphs in various
sections of this county now introduced into this
vicinity Let every sick person read tile tscmcnt
OF the Grcafrnberg Company. which will be found in
another column. For sale at SnLRwoODs, West side
Court House Square.