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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
WINTER. SURE ENlJUCul

Ths season has been 50 pleasan, until within
he iasfFreek, that we were altogether unprepar-
ed for ne neecy showers that have fallen. The
roads ho wever are in-so bad a condition that the
snow dissoTyes almost as fas, as it falls, much
70 the chagrin Of those who love the merry sleigh
III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
ALABAMA SENATOR.

Fourteen ballots have been held in the Ala
bama Legislature for a'U s. Senator, to take tie
place of Mr.. Lewis, without an election: Dixon
FL. Lewis is again candidate On the l4th
ballot the vote stood, 70. Lewis So King 2i; and
P. s. On the 10th ballot Mr.. Lewis was elect
ed. The Calhoun Democrats and many or ihe
Wings gave him their support
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
MR. hoLk.s. GENER'An,.

We should like to know why it is that Mr.
Polk does noe n NE Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa
Anna in his Message. There is studied silence
through the whole document to this peritable
General appointed by the President to the com
Irand OF the Mexican forces.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
THE school CoMsIIs;ssIo1yEkRs

Were busify engaged on Monday, in consider
ing suggestions made by the different Commits
sioners for amending The present Free School
Law. Wethierstand that no definite action was
had, and that another meeting win be held On
Friday. IL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
PHYsICIAN nd ThEJAII.

The County Court on Monday rfast proceeds
70 the election Of Physician to the jail in tn
room of the late DR. BvRxErr, Shet. Or JbHS J
Il. srxArrn was excited. #
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

As 70 Giddiags, Tuck and Palfrry, avowed Al
olitoniss, falling toynie for him. noone in Wash.
ington for . moment base their opposition on
the groand Of objection as to Mr. Winthrop
views on the subject OF slavery. !; was his vote
for the bill recognizing the WAR BY the act Of
Mexico that gave ufenec 10 these mad fanatics,
and not his views as 10 the acquisition Of new
territory. II SPi5i 81 .Jeferso4.
Has The editor Of the Spirit" read the cores
pondencc between Mr. Palfrey and Mr.. Win
,hropi II 50, we think il should learn oaf Lesson
BY this time. and that Is not to make assertions a
bout things Of which il has no personal know.
ledge. Many 1iongne has been hlissered long
ere this for random assertion. One Of the cues.
tions pa; By Mr. Palfrey 10 Mr.. winihrs.n and
one which required IN Affirmative answer 10 Sc.
cure Mr. P.'s roe, was:
IN elected speaker is ityeur intention % ID
constitute Committee on Territories as 10 ob-
siruct the legal establishment of Slayery within
any Territory ~
To this, As wen = other queries, Mr. w. refn
scs % give any pledges and IN de whole cones
Pondence. there Is not word said about che lin
recognizing he Warby TIE aet Of Mexico
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Thirty-foar hands in the sIadghterine
establishment Of Messrs. Hand Il Patti
Son, at Cincinnati, Killed and dressed, Id
three successive days last Wesk, 1924 hogs.

DALLAS AND uCHAsaN.-Thete were two mas
meetings held in Philadelphia on Safurdau. 80
sustaining George NJ Dallas. and Tie osfer
James buchanan for the Presidency.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
Tur ponn Rnris Co,.-.. n

The Poon Boris CoLLIcR-The Iisn
Simon Cameron, himself ! Printer. = &.
90 al his brothers, has adopted for his fam
lily ensign, and has Il engraved upon his
letter-stamps, Printing press, over which
stretches the word .pefse7ers. He loves
The art and cherishes Il,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
THE IsUNDAT1oN Ar CINCINNATI,

5000 Families rendered Hguseless-immen,e I,os,
Of Property Business Suspended.
A Geographic dispatch to the PhiladeIbhis
LEDGE, dated Cincinnati. Dec, Is, says:
The waters of the Ohio have p8w
|swelled to the highest point attained da-
ring the great food Of 1882, and the low.
er part Of the city is entirely inundated
At least Eve thousand families have been
rendered house1ess by this disastrous
food, and great distress must ensue in
consequence.
A public mesting Of the citizens has
been called to provide the means for allie.
Waiting their destitute condition. The
stores south of Pearl sstreet are flooded
and Broadway is overAowed. Il is use.
less to calculate the dainsge, Or TO ehdeag.
or to give an idea of the distress existing
among us.
Business has BEEN almost entirely sus:
pended Half tho lumber in the city is d.
boat, and boats have even been carried Of
the stocks in the ship yards.
The snow is eighteen inches deep ana
more is now falling.
The telegraph between this city and
Louisville has been thrown out of order
by break near Dayton.
Brff or RkrrrEsNaKE.-Dr. Lee, bi
Hartford, Conn, who has practised exten.
sirely at the South; states that he has
treated Eve cases Of rattlesnake bite, and
all az them successfully. His remedy is
alcoholic hquor-either rum, brandy or
gin-given in large doses. A half pint
every fifteen mindtes, making quart in
an hour, b NOT 100 much, 10 be given ss
soon e possible affer The bite This rem
edy las lecn used a tie South u . greet
extent, and has never been known to tail Of
: cure The liqtOF sbsOrbs or deadehs the
fatzl virus, and never intoxicltes the sub
jet 80 long q The virus Of the reptile )
IN the system.
DEsTftcfItE ToRNADo-A tornado
passed thro' Parry; Tuscaloosa and Greene
Allhfrri. IN The 10Th inst d.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

DEsfktcfItE ToRNADo-A tornado
pissed thro' Parry, Tuscaloosa and Greene
counties, Alabama; IN the 10th INST, de-
strcyink IN immense amount Of property.
The town Of Newborn, in Greene county,
was entirely demolished
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

Mn GElT.-H Is now stated that Mr.
Clay viii certainly Be ii Washington IN
about 1 week, as 4 case ii the Supreme
court viii require his attendance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22

III On motion, it was
Resolred, That the President and vice
dentsbe added . The Delegates. II - 81
On motion, it was
RESOLVED, That the procceed;aag,s u 4 ri. :,
be published in the Washin9ton Ps iI.;sslng
Richmond, Winchester, Martinsburp 4 EhsrIssF
town papers. e 2 Sliai li1
On motion, the Meeting adjourned f
[Signsd ~ 06dyy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-12-22
TAYLOR MEETING
Jefferson County, Virginia.

+. The friends and admirers Of General
ZACHARY TAYLOR convened in Charles
town, jefferson County, Va, on Monday
the20th December, agreeably toa previous
call for his. friends to assemble, without
distinction Of party The meeting was
organized on the motion Of Mai. VIZ B.
THOMPSON, BY the appointment oil the fol-
Prrsideaf !, I'LL d aH a
ANTHONY KENNEDY.
| pSce Presidents
SaMuEL w. LAcKLaNp.
WA.sG FERousoS>
yoHs REgp,S
f. JoHS H, McESpRsSt
StrrttariSs
II. y. GlLLAHER,
lTRoMAs Lock,
JoHN NJ. JgwErr, y,
john F. SMiTH.
I
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-03
DISCOVERY OF "THUNDERBoI.r.n

This English robher. who has for number of wears
past successfully eluded all search, died, few
days since, at Battlefront, W.. where he had re.
sued number OF years, and enjoyed much celeb
my as physician, entirely unsupported, but much
respected The Barre Patriot gives the following
account OF the discovery of who he really was
During his last Illness he refused To be undrcss-
en- ana when near his end hired two men To bury
nun IN ms clothes, just as he died. contract which
was not fulfilled ON their part in consequence of the
"eighoors, who We're DESTROYS Of giving his remains
a more decent and befittiug burial On removing
his clothes previous to his being laid out the cause
oil TINS eccentric desire of his was manifest the
w'thered leg and cork heel, the shot marks. and the
scar which followed previous attempt at Suicide
precisely laid down in Lightfoot's descrn,nn
of him-marked him as the Tbunderbolt who had
gained such notoriety in England and this country.
as one of the most daring and successful highway.
men that ever disgraccd the annals of crime. On
his person were also found dirk and pistol and A.
mong his effects arms of all descriptions topether
with watches, diamonds, jewelry, sc. &C., to an
enormous value, packed away in sawdus, He al
ways went dressed in three suits of clothes. to
make his figure more portly, and to prevent recog
nition and his wthered leg was wound with cloths,
TO make 1t appear the size of the other''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-03
GENERAL TAYLOR.

The New York Tribune has letter from New
Orleans correspondent, under date of the 18th in
slant, which runs thus:
The Volunteers who Were with TAYLOR are re-
turning, full of the admiration of hs char
acter as a soldier, and humane and good man. but
overlooking with wrath against the Administration
that they believe did its best TO sacrifice them
They cannot be convinced of the contrary am
Informed OF this by an officer who is among them
on the Rio Grande The people of lhs country
will be astonished and indignant when they know
fully the manner in which the concern at Washing
ton has treated Gen. Taylor. hnop from un-
questionable authority, that for five months not a
single dispatch of his has been answered, (unless
within the last few weeks,) and nothing sent him
except an insulting letter enclosing the letter writ
ten by him to Gen. Gaines, and demanding to know
whether he wrote it, | ain glad to say that Gen
Iaylor's reply was in every way worthy the spirit
ola heightened, free American citizen who has
never learned to fawn that thrift may follow. He
replied that he did write it, and as he did not in
tend it for publication, had not before examined it
very carefully but now, on denomination, he
found not a word or expression that he wished to
alter. He asked no favors-hey might make the
most of it. They took away all his regulars save a
handful, ard left him none but raw volunteers
Had he retreated on Monterey, as directed by the
War Department, the whole country from SatilIo
TO Matamoras, in the opinion Of all military men
there, would have been lost. There is much more
yet TO be told on this subject at another tirne:-
Thank God, he has survived aud broken down the
base conspiracy for conspiracy it is considered here
by all good Judges, military men and others.
Of Gen. Taylor himself, wish space would al
low me TO say all that we know He unites so ma
ny excellencies of character that, opposed as am
to Military Presidents, and detesting war and every
thing pertaining to it, TO degree of disgust and ha-
tired, yet sincerely look upon Taylor as one prov-
dentlalIy raised mp to regenera;e and re-estabsl
the respectabiliy of this Government. 90 for him
not because ne is successful General, hit in spite
ofa A good Wing ON erery point-able and hon
est-opposed to the Annexation of Texas, and 10
this 'car-hunane, modest, unassuming and unas-
plrIDg-what more can any honest man. North or
South, require think even the State of Ohio.
notwithstanding the assertion Of your Abolition
friend in Ashtabula, will be satisfied with This.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-03
SANTA ANNALS DINNER.

The following is the account promised by Mr..
Kendall, OF the fate of the excellent dinner found
In Santa Annals carriage after his flight from Ger
TO Gordo:
81 informed you the other day that had a story
to tell OF Santa Anna and his travelling carriaue
In his great haste to leave it, he went off without
taking any of his effects small writing case an
ly was found broken open, for he had no time to
unlock it, from which he had evidently taken few
papers OF great Importance; but the majority Of his
eiiects-hls silver plate, his papers, his money
all were there in good condition. Two of our Off
GERS entered the coach, and what did they find. af
ter rummaging about, but most excellent dinner
together with delicious wine. and some highly fla
vored cigars. To say that they did not sit them
selves comfortably down on his richly cushioned
seats, parlake Of his sumptuous dinner. wash it
down with his delicious wine, and finish it off with
hts highly favored cigars, would be departing far
Their from the truth than | care about doing lust
now. The names Of the officers were Capts
Williams and M'Kinstry, and the dinner was a
perfect wlndta after hard mornings work with
out eating, and with slim prospects ahead for food
A party of dragon officers, some two or three
weeks since, also had their own fun near Santa An
mas estate of Mango de Clago While hunting
about the premises, they stumbled upon the build,
ing where he KEEP; his fighting chickens
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-03
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR

The news from the army is not without interest.
although there have been more battles since the
affair of Cerro Gordo. The Mexcans have con-
cuded to adopt the guerilla warfare. Several pro-
CARNATIONS ISSUED to various chiefs, have been dis
covered. commanding them to form parties to rob.
plumber, and murder, sparing neither sex nor con-
dltIon. AS yet nothing serious has occurred from
this warfare. A train of wagons, with provisions
and ammunition, some six hundred strong. on its
way from Vera Cruz TO Jalapa, has met with some
little interruption from parties Of Mexicans. The
gallant Capt Walker, however, is escorting it to
head quarters, and the MeXcans will not bother
him much
General Scott has issued very sensible procIa-
nation to the people Of Mexico, and we think it
VIII have very good effect He advises peace.
and hopes that the two Republics will act fairly
and magnanimously with each other, and settle the
difficulties without bloodshed He promises that
he will march directly on Puebla and Mexico, and
will address them from each place. He thinks that
Mexico and the United States both acted wrong in
bringing on this war.
General Worth was expected to take possession
OF Puebla on the 18th of this month. He is no
doubt in possession of it now
The Mexican Congress has again, by vote Of
ga to 80, decided to entertain no overtures for peace
The city of Mexico is in confusion, without goverr-
ment or order Majors Borland and Gaines Capt.
Clay and Midshipman Rogers are at liberty in the
city, and will probably soon be delivered to the A.
mer!cans. Santa Anna is still on the hunt for men
to oppose the march Of our army But his prom-
ses and hopes are useless. He can make no oppos-
ton.
There is nothing new from Gen. Taylor There
are hopes of peace expressed from the officers and
men of both armies Gen. Gushing has broken one
of his legs by fall in the streets Of Matamoras
This accident will probably detain him there for
some time.-!Soathernor
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-03

0a' The Washington Wing says that cit has
been decided, among other things, to send large
force Of u. ,. marines, under the command Of Gen.
Henderson, TO accompany the party of engineers Or
dercd to explore The lsthmus of Tehuantepec. This
force, when all are assembled at the mouth Of The
iiuasacueic0 river, will not number less than 1000
men. 1t Is this expedition which was shadowed
iorth IN the recent accounts from Commodore Per
~. All the marines on shore have been ordered to
the Home Squadron in the Gulf forthwith, where
the organization will take place. This force is
large enough TO ensure perfect safety to the exPor
ing party; for the enemy. were ne disposed, can
not offer any serious resistance in the section OF the
country proposed to be explored, owing to the want
OF men, and there is no apprehension Of any great
trouble from the population itself. az II is very
sparse, and composed chiefly of Indians"
The Magnetic Telegraphic Lines established in
the United States, worked on Morse's plan. com
prise an aggregate distance Of 1915 miles The
lines under contract and in course of construction
comprise 1917 miles--making an aggregate Of
complete aud unfinished lines Of 6549
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-03

o. The following letter in the National Intelli-
gencer comprises, in nutshell all the latest in.
formation from Mexico:
New ORLEANS, May 19, 1S47.
Maj. Cen Patterson has just arrived from the
theatre Of his late active operations He returns to
muster out of service his volunteers, who are COM
INC here.-Eis division is broken up, only three TO
glmens outof nine remaining in the field, and he ID
LETT without command. He left Jafapa on the
9TH, and and has letters from General Scott
to the 10Th. Gen. Quitman marched on the 9TH to
join Gen. Worth at Perote. The army will pro-
baby proceed as far as Puebla-not further. Gen.
SCOTS dispOsable force does not exceed six thou
sand. ALL The reports Of deputations from the
Capital are without foundation. No signs of peace
no signs Of any thing like surrender. There are
but two alternatives left TO us-to fall back and
hold on to the sea and frontier line or TO con-
quer the whole country, province by province, ex-
tend our jurisdiction, and collect taxes and contri-
buttons All this is impossible fifty thousand men
would at least be required. To fall back now
would be disgraceful too, and ruin the Administra-
ton, and they will not do it. Weak minds per-
ceive an error, and pride Of opinion is too strong
with such men. The Government are in dread
fol predicament unless they can buy a peace.
There is general burst of Indignation at the pro-
motion OF Gens Pillow and Quitman-g general dis
gust IN the whole army at the proceedings at Wash
ington.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-03
LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLOR

The New Orleans Bulletin gives the subjoined
extract of letter from Gen. Taylor addressed TO a
gentleman of Louisiana. This letter, distinguished
by the characteristic delicacy of Gen. Taylor, is
sufficiently explicit upon the very interesting ques
ton Of his acceptance of the Presidency for the sa
tisfaction Of his friends and foes:
sin regard to the Presidency, [ will not say thai
would not serve, if the good people of the country
were to require me to do so, however much il is
opposed TO my wishes, for am free to say, that
have no aspirations for the situation NV greatest
perhaps only wish, has been to hiring, or aid in
bringing this war to speedy and honorable close.
1t has ever been and still is my anxious wish, thai
some one Of the most experienced, talented, and
vlrtuous statesmen of the country should be chosen
to that high place at the next election | am salts
fled that, if our friends will do their DUTY such a
citizen may be elected.
must, however, be allowed to say, that have
not the vanity to consider myself qualified for SO
high and responsible a station, and whilst we have
far more eminent and deserving names before the
country, should prefer to stand aside, if one of
them could be raised to the first office in the Gift of
free people.
go for the Countrywide whole country and il
Is my ardent and sincere wish. to see that ndividu-
al placed at the head of the nation, who by strict
observance Of the Constitution (be he whom he
may can make us most prosperous at home, as well
as most respected Abroad
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-03
GENERAL TAYLOR.

The Democratic Advocate" tits politics being
indicated by its title) published at Baton Rouge,
the place Of Gen. Tylors residence, gives the fol-
lowing account of his political opinions:
Sour contemporaries are disputing about General
Taylor's politics. There need be no difficulty ON
this point: Gen. Taylor gave his last vote for Gen.
Jackson-he would have voted for Henry CLAY,
at the late election, because he personally esteemed
and admired him as statesman, and because he
was opposed to the annexation of Texas ON cons,i-
tutiOnal grounds. Gen. Taylor says he BELONGS to
no party, but is called Wing. Gen. Il. thought
the war with Mexico could and ought to have been
avoided. We are satisfied that it is ANNOYING to
the old General to hear Of his nomination for the
Presidency. But, of one thing we can assure our
democratic friends Gen. Il. is no democrat; and
we will say tnriher-we believe he would never
ask question in appointing men to office, as to
their politics. but his measures would not harmo-
nze well with the late and present democratic ad-
mnstrations-save on The tariff"
We have no, the slightest doubt the Baton Rouge
paper gives correct account of Gen. Taylor's opn-
ions, ercept IN relation to the Tariff, in regard tc
which we are assured, upon authority which We
deem entirely reliable, that he is not less sound
than Henry Clay himself The editors of the
Louisville Journal, for example, assert, as within
their personal knowledge, having seen letter from
Gen. Taylor, written long since, in which this sub
ject is touched upon, that he was opposed to any
interference with the tariff of 1912 And the Gin
cinna Atlas states, on the authority Of "a gentle
man Of the highest character for purity and truth
and well known as bosom friend of Gen. Taylor, ,
that although cotton planter, like thousands O
Others of the most intelligent portion Of that class
the Southern and Southwestern States, he is as de
c'dediy IN taror Of protective tariff and as goot
Whig, an erery respect, as Henry Clay. This
mode of comparison was used (the Atlas says) be
cause its informant, like most other people, regard
ed MIR. Clay as standard exposition of Wing prn
ciples.-Whig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-03
-ST A U 81 Ns-
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, ls47.

o. MIR. ARCHIBALD S. LEssLY, son Of our
esteemed friend JAMES LEssLY. esq.,, was the only
representative Of Old Augusta on the bloody field
of Buena VISTA and in the thckest of the fight no.
bly, did he sustain the reputation her sons have so
long enjoyed for gallantry and true courage. He
belonged to the LIST Regiment of Illinois Volunteers
commanded by the lamented Hardin, which was
several times driven back by the overpowering force
and desperate conflict there waged Mr.. LIS Cap
tain fell in that battle, and his first Lieutenan,
was badly wounded, yet we are glad to state, he
escaped unhurt.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-03
POLK'S SPECIAL EMBASsADOR

MIR. n. p. Trst, the celebrated. arrived at Vera
Cruz on the 9th ult., with dispatches for General
Scott and Com. Perry. correspondent Of the n.
U. Commercial Times, under date Of Vera Cruz,
May 9TH, says -
Com. Perry came up to-day, and held long con
yeEsations with Mr. Trist, evidently very coniden
tai, and often in tone of voice and with man
ner which indicated communications and sent-
mens Of no ordinary importance. MIR. Trisi GOES
with the tIain tomorrow to meet Gen. Scott. and
Will doubtless give him ample instructions for the
efiectual prosecution of the war"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-03

DECEAsED.-The Cincinnati papers record the
death Of Mrs Whiteman. the niece and adopted
daughter Of Gen. James Findlay, one Of the earli-
cat pioneers Of that city. The Cincinnati Gazette
says:
son Of the lamented Gen. Harrison. She accompa-
MED the General, "a widow at the time. TO Wash
ington city and presided at the White House while
ne occupied II; in which position she was remark
able for her suavity and courtesy Of manner. 10
gether with her unusually elegant and lady like
appearance and department. After his death she
returned and married one Of our most erforprising
merchants. Lewis Wbiteman, Esq, Of the firm of
Springer 81 Whitemsn.