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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
THE SMALL NOTE Bill.

NJ VIII DO perceived, from the Legislative nno.
ceedings OF yesterday, that bill was ip,ro.1nrsa
into the House Of Delegates, authorzinr the R,nL.
or tins Commonwealth to issue notes of a sm,ll.s
denomination than five dollars.
This IS matter in which not only our .r,,
nifty feel deep interest but the State at II rr
hence we may be pardoned for expressing ho...
that the Legislature will no longer deny that which
the people 50 loudly demand. nun
The issuing of small notes by our Banks can y,
an injury to one, while it would doubtless nrov,.
very general convenience to the communitv =.
large ~
no one, who has not had to encounter the from.
bic and vexation of converting The s'tattered ard
torn small notes Of the Carolinas into ssBankaba
funds" has the slightest conception of the verv
great want OF Virginia small notes, as circul.,iny
medium.
We contend that if small notes, the denomin,.
'ois oi .nose Hooded upon our city from every di-
rectlon, North, South, East and West. arc 3hsoi
utely necessary to carry on the ordinary ,r,nsso
tons OF business, as experience has proved tbe -
be, our own Banking Institutions ought to bo tho
source whence those notes should be issued
Let our Legislature grant to the Banks of tbi.
city and other sections fhe State, the right to ia
sue ONE, TWO and THREE dollar notes. and on,
word TOR 1t, IN very short time, the trash. if mo.
ney IN any shape can be so called, that now COM
staniy annoys the business Of this city partca
uarly In the form of ragged small notes from d.a
liant o'aies, Will soon be thrown out of circulation
altogether
TO Mr.. Wall, of Frederick, the thanks of ON.
community are due, for thus early bringing the srh.
ject referred 10 before the Legislature by aresoIn.
ton he introduced some days ago. Nav vo nni
hope that he vii! be supported in his praisewortbv
effort by the members of the Legislature general
ly ?-Ricu. REpuB., Dec. II. e"'''''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

Mr.. GALLATIS in his pamphlet on the Mexican
War discusses the subject under various distinct
heads, and arrives at the conclusions following. TO
Wit
mat tue annexation of Texas was an offensive
and unjust act to Mexico
That the Government of the United States gross
ly erred in sending Minister to Mexico instead of
a Commissioner.
That Texas never had any valid claim to the
Rio del Norte as its boundary.
That the United States ought not TO make a
conquest Of Mexico; or insist upon receiving from
Mexico any other naturalization than that due to
American citizens, by Mexico, before the war be-
gun.
That, as preliminary to peace, we ought to
evacuato the Mexican territory now in our posses
sion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
The Union, speaking of the Presidents yeb

The Union, speaking Of the Presidents Veto
Message, says:
1t Is not in cur power to lay this message before
our readers this evening. We shall make every
effort to publish it in our next paper But we un-
deriake to say that This bold and mastery messaqe
IS the abest document which has emanated from
Ir: roiS's pen, and the very strongest argument
which we have ever yet seen against the federal
government exercising this power under the consti
tuition"
1t Dir, Polk continues to progress inexcellence in
that ratio in which tho Union would have us be-
lieve he has done since taat paper was assigned tho
privilege of putting him, it will, we fear, prove q
difficult task to ascertain to what class of our iIns
trous men to assign him. Each production is We,
more 'mastcrly" than that which preceded it,
But we rather incline to the opinion that to enable
the Union to use such expressions, noupht is ne
cessary save the assurance that it Is of Mr.. Polk il
speaks.-R. Whig
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
Before leaving his command General TAr1o
ssued the Hollowinn eropar,l orJar.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
BrasoS Island, November 25. ISA7


Headquarters ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Brasos Island, November 25, lS47.
l. Major General TAYLOR, having received
leave of absence from the Department OF War, re-
linqulshes the command OF the Army Of Occupa-
lion 1t deyolves upon Brigadier General Joar
Il. WooL, TO whose headquarters all Command
ers and Chiefs OF the Staff Departments will in fu-
tuIe render their reports.
III. 1t is with TO ordinary regret tina, The General
now takes leave of the troops of his command A
lew veteran companies OF Dragons and Artillery
have served under his eye on fields rendered illus
trlous by their gaantry and that of their comrades
other corps need but tho opportunity to sgnalize
their bravery and their discipline. To all, officers
and men, Of the line and of the etaff departments
the General would express his satisfaction with
their present state Of instruction and efficiency, and
his confidence that under the orders of the distin
gushed General who succeeds 10 the command
they will zeaously maintain the interests and hon
or Of the country.
by order Of Major General Taylor
w. w. S. BLISS,
.fct. .9sS't. .3dR. Gsneray
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
Honry Clay is to be in Washington civ the lat.

Henry Clay is to be in Washington city the lat
ter part of the present month, TO attend 10 an inn
Portant law case referred to the Supreme Court
The case is that of George Beach, use of Shelby OF
Kentucky, rs. Bank the United States. Bill
filed and briefby H. Clay and Josiah Randall. on
judgment for 900 and interest, to compel the
trustees TO exhibit an account, SC, in the United
States Circuit Court for the Eastern District OF
Pennsylvania at Philadelphia. The Court consid-
cred the question raised ne,c and important and
certified it without argument division of opinion to
the Supreme Court at Washington.
lie will have other cases in the Supreme Court
to attend to.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

The Presidents Message, consisting Of 5000
words, was transmitted by telegraph to Cincinnati
and Louisville and published in AZ hours after it
was read In Congress. 1t took 10 hours to do it,
including an hour and a half lost by tsranoement
OF the wires But for the state of the weather. it
would have been sent on to Vincennes, Indiana, in
The same time, distance Of 900 miles The first
words OF the message were received at Cincinnati
at O'Clock, Tuesday night, (the day ofi,s deliye
ry the signature at II o'clock, NJ, on Wednes
day.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

PRAYER FOR PEAcE.-A friend has just shown
US private letter from the Hon. Henry Clay,
wherein occurs the following brief but pointed pa
ragraph in reference to his late speech and the ex
isting war:
"Ihe important point of the speech was that
which asserts the power of Congress TO decide on
inc oogcc's oil any war and calls upon it 10 pro-
claim what shall be those of further prosecution
OF the existing war. II Congress will act, I can
not doubt that peace will speedily ensue. Nav
God grant us This blessing.-,N. Y. Express.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
ALEXANDRIA.

The discussion Of this question was on ves,erdav
brought TO close, aud the amendment offered h.,
Mr.. MoDcure adopted by vote of ayes 60. noes
80. so that Edgar Snowden, the member retnTn'
ed from Alexandria, was allowed sea, on the fnor
OF the House. Thus it turned out, after most
PToiracted discussion. that both the member from
Fairfax and the member from Alexandra have been
admitted 10 seats. We may congratulate old Aley.
andra upon standing here on a footing with her Sic
ter counties, and sharing to the fullest extent the
privilege awarded 70 them.-JHhig, De-. IS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
". W. y. DLIOS,
.fct. HSS'.. .3dii. Gsnersy.

MIR. Greeley tells the following in one Of his
Washington letters:
.'By the way. heard 4 good anecdote to NIGHT,
and 1t Is authentic. Four Members of the House
were in steamboat OFF the Southern coast some
time since, making all haste TO be present 1T the
organization. The nigh. was had one, and the
wind blsw fuTously SO one of them, who had
some skill in nautical matters went aoft 20 take
an observation. IS there danger p was the anx-
ious inquiry of another member when 10 returned.
Yes, there is danger was the grave reply, Great
danger; but if we go down it win make no odds at
Westinghouse stand t,co end tpo'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

An effort is now being made by number of pa
trlotic gentlemen to induce Congress to purchase
Mount Vernon from itspresont proprietor, Mrs Jane
Z. Washington, who has sgnifed her willingness
to dispose of one hundred and fifty acres Of the ca
tate, including the buildings, grounds and tomb of
Inc Father OF his Country" to the Government,
on certain conditions, for the sum of Sl0i 900.
A memorial on the subject, addressed TO both
Houses of Congress, is about 10 DO circulated
throughout the entire Union
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
As an argument why we should take terriioru

AS an argument why should take territory
from Mexico by way of indemnity, the President,
IN his Annual Message, informs ustha she has ',o
money!" ard therefore must take what she has
or get nothing at all. He acknowledges what is
true, IN regard to her available means for VIXEN.
as Government, ever had Mexico any money in
her Treasury that was her own? The concession
on the part OF the Executive has motive it is to
force the country into the alternative of acquisition
by representing the absolute incompetency of Mex
leo TO recompense in any other way the claims of
cur citizens, and such indemnify as may be de-
manded for thu war
Further on in this message, when the President
desires 10 deprecate the expenses Of the war, and
10 prove that is very innocent and economical
amusement, his dexterity is again called in requis-
ton, and then he sets to work to chow that Mexico,
SO lar from being poor country, without money
as IN truth q rich OUernmeni-weathier even than
the United States for she is capable of maintain
ing an army of thirty or fifty thousand men with
out loans, which we have found il rather difficult
TO do with them. He declares, in other words.
plainly and emphacaliy, that contributions are to
be levied on the internal and external commerce of
Mexico, by which the cost of the war will be re-
duced in fact, that the support of our large mill
tary establishment will he thrown upon her ex-
chequer. Thus, in enc breath. we have Mexico
too poor 20 pay o dollar Of indemnity, and in the
next gifted acith The t0sch Of Midas, so that the
maintenance OF our whole army would be mere
fea-blte upon her money bags-Cor Of NORTH
american
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
GEN. PILLOW

The New Orleans Delta, hitherto disposed to
take up the defence Of Gen. Pillow, has left him 70
his fate. In article on Gen Percifer Smiths adj
mirabe strategy at Contreras, the Delta, after CIV
ing Smith the exclusive cred. Of the conception and
arrangement of the battle, says:
1.-The ridiculous claim set up by another officer.
whose insuiTerabe vanity and selfconceit have dis
gusted those who have hitherto defended bra a.
gainst unjust attacks and undesarved censure. rem
ders 1t necessary that we should DO thus explicit in
matter on which there can Re 10 difference Of o.
pinion.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
CAMP BUE,A y,sr. (NTex ) Nov 70 ,1z
Yours, &c.

CAMP BUEsA VISTA, (Mex.) Nov. 10, IT.
Dear -: We are still without any decisive
information in regard to the movements and inten-
tions of the enemy. Divers reports have reached
us within few days, but what reliance is TO be
placed upon them, if any, it is impossible to say
AL! of them concur, however, in representing the
Mexicans to be in state of entire inactivity par
ticuiarly as respects tho raising of new armies
The most important OF these reports is that the
Governors of the different States have assembled at
Querearo, for the purpose of celebrating upon the
plan Of action most eXpedent to be adopted and
that they have organized provisional government
and issued call for new election of members Of
Congress. But do not suppose that ali this ndi-
Gates any thing of pesce disposition, and /. is to
be presumed that Gen Scott so thinks, as it is said
he had given notice to them that he would advance
upon Queretaro in twenty days, unless arrested bv
propositions 10 negotiate. My own belief is tia.
the Mexicans will be inclined to adopt towards us
policy of "masterly inactivity" The Government
has not the means Of raising and sustaining large
armies, and there is not patriotism enough among
the people to supply the want CT them.-Active
warfare on their part, is, therefore, impossible
Besides they find that as we have heretofore been
conducting the war, the taking Of their towns is
not much injury to them-that all their rights of
person and property are quite well if not better
protected under rule than their own, while the
presence Of our armies is really source of wealth
TO the people. ready market is afforded for ev-
cry thing they have to SELL and at prices altogether
unprecedented amongst them. As proof of this
new feeling which is springing up in the country
I need only state the fact that a Lady in Satillo
Gin some letters lately overhauled by the authori-
ties here,) writes to friend in San Luis that ste
need not think of leaving her home in case our ar
my advances-that there is no danger to be appre-
hended from us-that in truth she feels much safer
in walking the streets Of Saltilo than she did
before we camel Still, with all this feeling of per-
sonal respect for u.s. which is almost universal with
Intelligent Mexlcans, there is disposition to "a
vor peace upon terms dishonOrable to their coun-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
FLOOD IN THE OHIO

The Telegraph reports that the Ohio had risen
to an extraordinary height, by which great damage
had been done to the adjacent country. IT is stated
that 1000 families were rendered houseless. Pearl
and Broadway streets, Cincinnati, Were overflow
ed, and immense injury sustained. A meeting of
the people of that city, to take measures for the
relief of the sufferers, was called. Business in the
city was almost susPended.-Rich. ISo,Hheyner.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

:, The Louisville Journal, in connecting upon
WI. Gays celebrated speech, uses tn, following
language; eve are unprepared TO conc,t in the -
pinion expressed by many of the Easton editors
that this speech will inevitably make Hrnry Clay
the wing candidate for the PresidencI for We
strongly incline to the belief that even Il the mass
Of the wing party shall seem disposed tononinate
him, he will decline the nomination. We sre woIl
convinced that Mr. Clay will not and assurcdly he
should not permit his bsmo to be used il ,ootbeT
doubtful CONTEST '''''o'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

Presidents MEssAGE.-It is said that when
short portion Of this precious document had been
read In the House Of Representatives, Mr. Petit. of
Ia, political friend of the President, moved that
lis further reading be dispensed with on account of
lis great iength-the first instance of the kind in
the history of the nation. In the Senate, where
the democrats have large majority, It's entire
reading was actually dispensed with. These facts
indicate The state Of opinion in Washington in re-
gard to the Message.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
CAMPBELL COUNTY.

We learn that Col. Clay, dem, is elected to the
House of Delegates by some sixty four majority
This in county which is Wing by $50 majority
IS singular result. OF course Col. Clay received
Wing support, on the ground, we suppose, Of the
contest turning on local rather than political ques-
tions.-Rich Rep.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

BALTIMORE AND Ono RAILROAD Surveys
The surveying parties under Messrs. Atkinson.
kowies and Randolph, having finished the location
OF the road to the Virginia line. have been ordered
to proceed to Wheeling Immediately to commence
the surveys from that point eastwardly- Cwsber-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

The New York Advertiser has seen letter from
Monrovia of the 18th of October, giving the result
OF the election under the order Of things in that
country. The present Governor, Roberts, has been
elected 70 that office by the people, and the Hon.
n. Brandon, Liout Governor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
TO THE FRIENDS OF THE AUGUSTA
VOLUNTEERS

MIR. JOHN BRANDeBURe having kindly consent
ed to pack in a box such SMALL. bundles as the
friends Of Capt. Harper's company may wish to
send to Mexico by me, they are respectfully re-
guested to leave them with him at his Store,
before the 5otil instant, and to make the pack
take with me whenever shall he ordered to Mex
leo, and will be forwarded to Ft Monroe.
Il. Ii. KINNEY, 1T. "a. Vols.
Dec. %, lSi7
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

The National Wing says, ''it is stated that il
cost the Louisville press some thirteen hundred dol
lars to get the Presidents message from Pnilade-
phia, by the wires. Ii this be SO, we suspect our
Louisville brethren find it very difficult to decide
which IS the greater imposition, the message or
the messenger ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

The Legislature Of Vermont, previous to its ad-
Journment, passed, unanimously, joint resolution.
lnstructing the delegation in Congress from that
State 70 use their influence to procure the repeal OF
the last act Of Congress relating TO newspaper nos.
tage.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

There IS no news from either division Of our ar
my. The Richmond papers state that no South :
ern mail has been received in that city for five or
six days past.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

An officer, writing from Mexico says. every thine
is high in that city; he paid $40 fer a rew coat
pair Of shoes cos; 81 pound of tea IS, and eve
ry thing in proportion. As the Nlexicans. in R,-
ture, have to support the cost of the war; it does
not matter how much they charge
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

oS- No attention is given to Communications
sent TO this office unless the names OF the authors
are furnished us, and we cannot depart from this
rule, it matters not what the character Of the COM
munications may be-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

There were transported over the road from Win
chester to HarPcr's Ferry, during this year, 2l0-
lH bbls. Of Flour. and from the Potomac river to
winchester, solo tons Of Merchandise, 1903 tons
of Plaster, and ops tons OF coal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

In the House the Standing Committees were
announced.-The following are the Chairmen:
or Elections-Richard w. Thomson.
Of Ways and NIeans-Sanuel +. Vinton.
OF Claims-John A. Rockwell.
On Commerce--Washington Hunt.
On Public Lands-Jacob Colamer.
On the =. Office and P. Roads-W. l.. Goggin.
For the District of Coums;a-J. G. Chapman.
On the Judiciary-Jos iS Ingercoll.
On Revolutionary Claims--Daniel p. King
On Public Expendi,uyes-Th l.. Cling.nan
On Private Land Claims John Gayle.
On NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Stewart.
On Agricultuye-Hugh White
On Indian Ailairs-M. p. Gentry.
On Military AfIairs-J NJ Bolts.
On ,he Militia-John b. THOMPSON.
On Naval Atiairs-Thos. Butler King.
On Foreign Affairs-Truman Smith
On the Territories--C. 3. Smith.
On Revolutionary Pensions-Wm. ri. Cooke
On Invalid Pensions-Henry Ness
On Roads and Canas-Ro c. Shenck.
On Patents-John w Farrel,y.
On Public Buildings and Grounds-J. W.
Houston.
On Revsal and Unfinished Business-J. w
Hornbeck.
On Accounts-Linn Boyd
On Engraving-Lewis c. Levin.
On Mileage-Hiram Belcher.
On the Library of Congress on the part Of the
House-John Q. Adams
The following Charmen of Committees appoint
ed at the first session stand through the Con.
gress, viz:
On Expenditures in the State Departmental
NJ. Barringer.
On Expenditures in the Treasury Department,
j NJ Root
On Expenditures in the War Department-J
II. Crozer.
On Expenditures in the Navy Department-P
w. Tompkins
On Expenditures in the Pos, Office Department,
James Wilson.
On FNPen iitures on the Public Buildings-E
Darlington.
On Enrolled Bills-James c. Hampton.
The following members compose the Select
Committee appointed on Monday last to revise the
Rules Of the House:
Messrs. G. j. fngersoll, Truman Smith, Howell
Cobb, c. Is. Smith, ID. M. Baninger, 10. McClel-
land, j. G. Chapman, III. P. Gentry, I. Jenkins.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

Major Gaines arrived at New Orleans on fbo
%oth uit'' from Vera Cruz, and will visit his family
in kentucky before taking his scat in Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

1t appears from careful inquiry that the amount
OF reliefsent from this country to Ireland, including
all donations in kind and money, public and pri-
vate is very little less than million and half Of
dollars
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

Maj. JOIN NJ. McCJE, on Saturday last, was
elected Colonel Commandant OF the 16Oth Regiment
Of Virginia Militia Capt. FRANKLr.i SrEnRErr.
Lieut.. Colonel, and Capt. JOS HorrEr.1., Major
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

1t is said the Fremont trial will cost the Govern
ment the sum Of fifty Thousand dollars. Thus arc
the people made TO pay for tho notoriety Of Col.
Benton and his family.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
The New York Herald, in remarkinr upon III,

The New York Herald, in remarking upon the
report OF the Secretary Of War, says ITO do
HIM justice, his report compares most favourably
with the rhodomontade message Of Mr.. Polk
The style is clear and forcible, and there are none
ofthose absurd pleonasms, those endless repetions
those dlscursive generalities, or those abomnable
cant expressions, which render the perusal Of the
Presidents message SO nauseatng task We
know of nothing in modern literature to compare
with that message but the modes! reports of Maj
Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, of Cerro Gordo celebrity y
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

Gd'"Old Maids arc the pure gold Of woman
Kind" says modern saw to which an old bache
Tor reoins, "and the young maids are the resl dia-
n1onds."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

''Jacob kissed Rachael and he lifted up his face
and wept."-Script,re.
If Rachael was a pretty girl, and kept her face
clean, we can't see that Jacob had much TO cry
about