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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08
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=, On the 18th ult. by Elder A c. Dempsey, Mr. JAMES
CRAIG, OF Augusta county, to Miss MARGARET, daugh-
ter OF Mrs. Ellen Shirley, of Botetourt county.
On the -ult. in Augusta. Georgia, DR.. Isaac MAYRE
formerly Of Staunton) 10 Miss ELIzABErH LAMBERT,
Of Charleston, S. c.
On the Sd ut, by the Rev James Wanless Mr.
joins TALLMAN to Miss JANE SwISK, late of Rock
bridge.
- On the 18th of May, by the Rev P. ShickIe, Mr..
DAVID LONG, to Miss ELIZABETH, daughter of VIM.
Eckard all of this county
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08
FoR THE SPECTATOR.
WESLEYAN FEMALE SEMINARY.
STAUNTON, VA.

The Baltimore Annual Conference having at its
last Session taken the above Institution under its
patronage, appointed the undersigned as Visitors to
attend It's Animal Examination. The examination
took place ON "Wednesday and Thursday last
lhs Institution closes the first year of its opc-
ratlons. From the known ability of the PRINCIPAL.
much was expected TO be accomplished; but much
more has been realized. To say that the classes
In the various branches of study acquitted them
selves well, would be to fall far below their real
merits. The rule of examination was not to ask
questions; but the Student drew by lot the chap
Ter on which she discourSed inteIligiblv rather
IMAM answered questionS-thus showing clearly that
while the understanding and judgment of the Pu-
phi had been vigorously exercised, the memory
mad not been burdeRed TO commit the LANGUAGE of
The approved text books to which attention had
neeh directed. And If the advancement made du-
ring the past session by the classes in the different
branches OF study, be the first fruits of this infant
Institution, community may expect in It's progress
rich and ample harvest. AT the opening of the
next Session on the lst of September superior ia
ciles ior instruction will be afforded by the use of
Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus, and Lii
brary. AS Teacher, Mr.. Finch, the PRINCIPAL
is master of his profession and therefore the pub
lie may feel assured that this Seminary challenges
the most liberal patronage. From the arrange
menis already made, and others in progress. this
-''SN'''Oi'
training In all the higher branches of female
education, as any other in country. And we
Claim for 1t patronage equal 10 its merits
Having said this much (and more might be said
with proprety) about the examination, we NAV
add general remark. Since the organization of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, i. has taken a
deep and ceaseess interest in the cause of educa-
ton, and under pressure of untoward circumsian-
ces, and with limited resources, has struggled to
meet hereresPonsibilities in educating the rising
generation; great has been her success but there
is great work yet to be DONE before the full share
OF her obligation to community will be discharged
And while the energies of the church in other parts
nave been reused TO great action, hope that her
members and friends in this State, and especially
IN the great Valley, will not allow themselves to
siumber, or this promising Institution to anguish
B. n. BROWN,
j. BOWEN
0o~ Editors friendly to the cause of Education,
will please copy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

The Hon. Geo. Evans, of Maine, there now ap-
pears to be some reason to hope, may still longer
continue in public life. We hear that the member
elect for the Kennebec Congressional District is
anxious to resign, and some Of the most distinguish
ed men Of the Wing party in the country are ur
gIng upon MIR. Evans to forego his determination
OF Withdrawing from the councils Of the nation
ana consent to resume his old place in the House
OF Representatives. We sincerely hope that this
suggestion may prove available.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08
CURE FOR DYSENTERY.

AS this disease is quite prevalent in this neigh
oorhood, friend has furnished US with the follow
ing HecIPe, administered in his own family for the
last hve years with complete success, and who re-
commends it as an infallible remedy :: Wincbe ,,sr
Republican.
|, Take equal portions Of Anniseed and Juniper Oil
mix well, and administer to children from / to d
years old, from 3 to drops in little syrup or loaf
sugar, twice day, aad for grown rersons from rs
to 70 drops, two or three times day, until check
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

The Union continues TO urge the importance
OF securing the right OF way for canal OF rail-
road communication across the Isthmus of Tehuan-
tepec. in Mexico. And yet it seems to be wholly
averse TO the improvement of our own WATERFOWL
SEES, where we have already the right of way! OF
what advantage will the right fway be, if, after
the Government shall obtain it, the constitution
lorbids 1t to construct railroad OF canal itself, or
to incorporate company for the purpose of ena-
bling private capitalists to do the work e?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

The jackson Monument Committee have adver-
tised for proposals to furnish and deliver in Lafay
cite Square, Washington, ga solid rude rock of
granite or other durable stone, of between 600 and
lOOO tons IN welght-as near as may be OF the lat
ter weight" The rock is to be used as pedestal
for the proposed monument.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

AR1sTA AND HIS GENERALs-The following
rich scene Is actually said to have taken place
The description remarks the .Matamoras Flag, is
derived from a gentleman high in the confidence and
esteem OF the chief actor, but whose name we are
not permitted to mention
After the battles of the eighth and ninth of Nav
when the Mexican army in their retreat had reach
ed Llnares, Gen. Arista summoned Generals Am
Pudia, Iorrejon, Rlquena and Canaes to his quar-
tiers, and thus addressed them:
Gentlemen.-l am about to resign the COM
mand of the Army at the North, and / have sent
Tor you that you may know the reasons which have
influenced me- They are simply these: cannot
command the army with honor to myself or coun.
Try, as long as II numbers 50 many towards, with
high command in its ranks. You, Ampuda, are
base coward ! entrusted you with 5000 of Inv
oest troops; you betrayed your trust proved recre-
ant TO the interest of your country and terror
en-, fled trembling and dismayed, without being
within half a league ola hostile gun ?
"fOu TorreOn, have some reputation as cayaL
~ officer; God knows how or where you obtained
1t: am only astonished that you should have the
ehrohtery 10 pretend TO command.
You RIquena, call yourself an artillery officer ;
you nave been consistent through life only in one
thng' your cowardice you are brave, like all gas
conadeIs, when dangers are at distance but
when the hour of battle arrives, you are either not
TO be found your terror renders your presence not
only useless but injurious.
And you, Canaes, to be called General
what satire! what bitter irony! General
laugh robber, cow-driver, vagabond skulker
ir'm rancho to rancho, cowardly pauper, whose
very presence is loathed by every honorable man,
and whose claim to the title Of General produces
the most profound contempt. As for you, Colonel
osrasco BECOME AND WASH YOUR BREECHEs, YOU
DIRTY DOG
Ientlemen, am done with you; our connec-
'loh Is al All end. Would that your connection
with unfortunate country was also at an end ,,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

A complimentary dinner was given to Mr. Bed
niger by the 'unerriied democracy of Page coun-
ty-the backbone Of the Tenth Legion few days
ago, at which the following very funny regular
toast was drank:
FLAMES K. Polk-Distinguished alike for his
vaioT and skill as Commander-in chief of the Amer
lean armies, as well as for his wisdom and states
manship as President of the United States"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

o. white man by the name of ARMSTRONG
and resident Of Jennings Gap, in this county
was brought to this place yesterday, charge of
kidnapping certain slaves-the property of James
A. Frazier. esq, and Mrs. Leas. lie was arrested
in Randolph. The slaves have been secured
The called Court, we understand, is fixed for Sat
urday.-Democrat.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

MELANCHOLY AccIDENT.-A young man named
George w Clarke, the son of MIR George Clarke of
this place, aged about % years, came to his death
Monday last by an accident Of the most singular
character. He was working in brick yard on the
Saturday before at CANDLES Furnace, about four
miles from Cumberland, in Hampshire County,
Va. Without dreaming of danger in a moment of
thoughtlessness he stuck very sharp pick into the
ground, and placing single upon the upper point
seated himself thereon. The single was split by
his weight, and the sharp instrument pierced his
body, causing an internal injury Of which he died
on Monday night Cumberland Ciciian.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

''Relaration." THE New York Express of
Saturday afternoon last says: ''Mr. Polk looks
very iatigued and somewhat agitated and the or
deal through which he went this morning, in New
York and Brooklyn, must have tasked his physical
energies TO the utmost"
AT this rate, the President will be quite fresh by
the time he returns to his official labors
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

90 About two weeks since, THOMAS A. STICK
LEHMAN, Clerk in the Post Office at Deerfield in
this County, was arrested and committed to the
Jail of Rockingham, charged with stealing money
from the mails. We understand that a portion of
the money alleged 10 have been stolen, was found
IN his possession and identified.
AT the request of the Travelling Agent of the
+. 0. Department, who was instrumental in his
detection, we refrained from noticing this fact at
the time of its occurrence
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

W we regret that want of room prevents the
insertion OF communication which we have re-
ceived from correspondent at Mt. Scion, inform
ing us OF another representative OF Old Augusta on
'he burning plains of Mexico. MIR. GEORGE RI
VERcoMB, son OF Mr.. William Rivercomb Of Mos.
sy Creek in this County, was attached TO the Mis-
sissippi Regiment, and under the lead Of Davis
and McClung. passed uninjured through the car
mage OF Monterey and Buena Vista, rejecting ho
nor upon himself, doing good service for his coun
tIy and nobly sustaining the reputation of his native
County.
Still .another We learn from the Aupnsta
democrat that Lieut. REUBEN MURRAY, son of
MT. Matthew Murray, for many years resident of
this town, was also in the memorable battle of Blu
eha vista, and in the thckest Of the fight He
belonged to the Kentucky Regiment, which suffer
ed so terribly on that bloody field.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

One Of the daughters of Gen. Scott died at the
conven; at Georgetown, where she had taken the
veil he has another daughter receiving her educa-
ton in that institution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

Among the objections urged by the Union, to the
Chicago Convention was the mos, remarkable one,
that 1.-THE Federalists" think well Of it-a fact
which it inferred from the proceedings of a meeting
in Boston, by which delegates were sent to the
Convention. The Cincinnati Gazette, referring to
this objection, asks. 'Does the organist sleep in
bed at nights? If he does, we trust he will do SO
no more, for we are credibly informed that several
ofthe Federaliss of Boston are in the same ha hit :"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

large sum of money has been found in some
secluded vault in the castle of San Juan de Ulua
II Is uncertain whether it belonged 10 the Mexican
Government or to some individual
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

A terrible thunder storm visited Rochester nm
tuesday night week, some Of the shocks shaking
the houses like an earthquake. One bolt of light
ming descended with fatal effect upon the house of
Mr. William Matthews, killing three PERSONS
Mr.. NJ, his wife and daughter
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

''Polk and has Generals 1.-The Vicksburo
Wing says that this new work will shortly appear.
The principal Generals" sketched are Antonio
Lopez de Santa Anna, Thomas Hart Benton, and
Gideon Pillow. The Wing predicts for it an i'm
mense--1rin
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

BY an Act of the last Legislature FlDur In
spection was established in this place, and on Mon
day the 2Sth ult, Mr.. Thomas Butler was ap-
pointed, by the County Court, Inspector.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

oo- The Lexington papers state that the Mer-
chant Mill belonging To Col Reid, about two miles,
from tina, place on the North River, was DESTROYED
by fire on Tuesday night the 22d ult. About
.ioOo bushels of wheat and some flour Were burned
In the mill. The fire supposed to have been the
work of an incendiary
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

oc- The first Thursday in August has been ap
pointed as the day of election, TO supply the vaca,-
cy in the Congressional District, occasisned by the
death of Gen. Dromgoole
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

Shocking ontrages are occasionally perpetrsted
by members Of the army in Mexico. A recent let
ter states that volunteer killed woman in Mata-
mora because she refused him whisky. Another
killed man Tor the same offence as he called il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

Joseph II. Griggs, a sprightly and interesting
son Of Mr.. VIM. II. Griggs Of Charlestown Va
was drowned in the Potomac River, at Sheperds-
town, on Thursday evening last.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

A Yankee has invented new kind Of ink. called
''the love-etter ink, which is sure safeguard a.
galnst actions for breach ofpronse of marriage, as
the ink fades away and leaves the sheet blank, i'm
about four weeks after the letter has been writ
ten.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

Death Of Mr.. Kcnnedy.-We regret to learn
that Mr.. James w. Kennedy, of Hagersrown, who
was wounded at the late abolition riot at Carlisle.
died of his injuries on Friday morning last
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

The most touching event of the mournful burial
at Louisville (Ky.,) of Col. Clay and others who
TELL at Buena Vista, was beheld in the bereaved
and weeping faces of the orphan children of the
lamen;ed Clay, as they followed the hearse that
carried his mortal remains TO lis last !estinp-plac
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

0-The County Levy orthls year is ST 81 l-2
Parish Levy so. Making ST. 81 l2
o. Levy for the Corporation 81 SO.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

The "Unlon informs its readers that Taylor
erecting. .na took place at New York Saturday the
10Th ult., which was attended by ssonly twenty
iive persons" This is evidently another attempt
TO underrate the old General. II this were mo-,
the object of the editor Of the 'sUnion," why did
ne omit to state the important fact that the meeting
thus thlnly attended was designed to be composed
exclusively of Democrats, only twenty five of the
rank and file Of whom could be induced, in the
Populous city ofNew York, TO attend political
meeting which their leaders frowned upon.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

One of the Westmoreland, Pa, volunteers late
ly returned from Mexico with trophy of victory,
in the shape ola live Mexican wife, with black ewes.
long flowing black hair, &C.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

o. The President of the United States has been
received handsomely, at every city and town which
ne has visited, on bis trip to the North!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

In London they sell rails with artificial tails at
saohed, for grey squirreis."-E pa.
This's not so bad as TO stick the name of 'Dem-
ocrat" to the tail Of an old Federast and attempt
to pass him for Democrat--D oylestO,on Demo
Graf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

I2,oOO baskets of strawberries, and $1,000
quarts of milk were taken TO New York one MON
ing last week by the Erie RsiIrosd
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

% The steamer Caledonia arrived at Boston on
Sunday last, bringing dates from Liverpool to the
18TH uitimo Flour was selling at SIS. to 40s per
barrel. The last steamer, it will be remembered
quoted it at DIS. to 43s per barrel.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08
WHERE ARE THE VOLUNTEERS.

Colonel Baker states, that Of the Illinois Regi-
ment he took to the field, not one half will return
The rest are dead. OF 2,4OO Ohioans, who left
Cincinnati in June, 1916, 900 are no longer in
their Regiments-dead, or with ruined constitu-
tons
Mr. Hardy. of the Srd Regiment of Ohio Volun-
teers, writes thus to the PiYua Register:
vi the 2io0 6 Regi,nenis) Of Ohioaus, who left
camp washington about the LIST of last July, there
are about 1900 remaining in the service at the pre-
sent time. About 900 have fallen prey to the
climate, been killed in BATTLE or have gone home,
many with ruined oonstitutions-mere wrecks Of
what they were one short year suce and vet the
OHIO Regiments have lost less men than the most
Of the regiments in the service, and | frequently
hear i, remarked that the Ohioans have been the
most fortunate troops in the service. And vet. at
ter all this sacrifice Of life and treasure, the war
seems to be as far from an end rs it did when the
to-"
The number of dead, dying OF lost will make a
bout the proportion of 40 per cent. in one gear
Out OF $4,000 Volunteers Of June and July, 1916,
Z 900 dead, or gone!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

The King of Bavaria is about to start a newspa-
per, which, rumor says, he is to edit himself
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

take the responsibility as the man said to his
wife when she handed him the baby!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

Election in the following States take place on
the I'd Of August: Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois,
Missouri, and Alabama.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

past, has lived at Bath Iron Works, with G.. w.
Newkirk. will pay the above reward for his APP
prehension and delivery 10 me, if taken in the
county, if taken out of the county, and commit
ted to some Jail so that get him again
July 8, 1S47.-3t NJ. BRYAN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

Co. Alex. McClung, the gallant soldier, Is the
Wing candidate for Congress in The Columsps dis-
aict Of Mississippi
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08
JUNE COURT.

Monday last being Court day, a large number of
Magistrates were present, and proceeded to bust
ness at the usual hour. AT this Court the election
Of Constables took pace--the election Of Surveyor
Of the County, SC. We annex a list Of the diile-
rent officers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08
CO,,stdbtes.s

Staunton District-James l. A. Trotter.
.Middlebrook. Rudolph A. Turk.
Greencitle.-John j. Larew.
Long Glade--R. Ii. Dudley, A. b. McCaus-
land.
Middle Rirer.-Robinson Hanger
Wayaesborough.- Chapman.
Cay Pdst,re-Stephe ms l.. Ruddell
County Surveyor
A. ID. Trotter, OF Siaunton, has been appointed
to this office. We deem it but an act of Justice to
Col. Lilley, who has SO long and honorably filled
this office. TO state, that no complaint was made
against him, but that his residence so far from cen
trail point in the county, the occasion of great
Inconvenience TO the people of the county.-Dem.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

Nlhe Philadelphia Ledger ofthe 2dinst., has the
'op'ylng paragraph. Wesincerely hope that the
iu"'oI'N prospects ofan early peace with Mexico
may Oe Speedily realized:
IMPORT 4ST.--Prospect of Pe,ne.-We learn
,iV,, lelia1e 'ource at Washington that there is
q poSPec' ol sleedy peace will Mexico The
~ ~ Iou',tuui.d'i the information says il NAV
s DC IN u, less man f@eHtS%ays The Mexicans have
had me whole text OF tNireaty. which Mr. IRIS,
carried with hun, commu6catcd to ,or, anJ ,, .,o'
are satisfied with ii. The Eesidont Iii oa, i'eS
extra session Of the Senate, anShis ro'ys III" al
baby shorten his visit to the NJSb III; ~ P,o-
important fact, and we have no G,,h. e. 70 .s a..
source whence II came that it canbe Mod nrn, VIC
Nicholas Davis, Esq, in compliance .;n. -.
wishes Of the Wings Of Alabama. has an ann we
himself as candidate for the Gubernatorial W,c N
of that State. Two other candidates are in a.
field Reuben Chapman, the nominee of the Loco
foco Caucus, and Joshua l.. Martin the present Co
vernon, who, being ruled of the track by the eau.
Gus, has taken The field on his own hook.
Major Bradford, the ''Mexica6 Wing" who
stood shoulder to shoulder by the side Of Jefferson
Davis at the stouning of Monterey is a candidate
for Congress in Mississippi against Mr.. Censure
Jake homPson.--Thoinson' fate is sealed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08
FOR RENT.

10 OOD PINE SHINGLES for sale by
'OVV COWNE g. DEAKINS.
June "a, 1S47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.

RAN AWAY from the sub
- scriber about the 9Th ultimo,
a negro man, named J 7 WI +.
Said negro is about 35 years of
age, stout built, five feet ] / inches
high. his feet somewhat crooked i,
and rather sour countenanced.-
He was raised in the county of
1 n,ic., h,,t f,r On nr,,b<r 6 -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08

0o~ Editors friendly to the cause of Education,
will please copy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-08
in COMMON COUNCIL.

Mr.. Editor,
~ preparing a transcript Of the proceedings Of
the common Council for publication, an important
part OF the 9TH section of the Ordinance CONCERNING
the water Works, was. omitted NV attention
being called to the subject. now hand you the Or
dinance corrected, and am instructed 10 drert n.
publication three times, and with it you will ple,ss
publish this note Of explanation.
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Clerk.
AN ORDINANCE
Concerning the Watey Vorks.