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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF
THE NJ. T.. CHURCH.

The Virginia Conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, commenced its annual session i'm our
town yesterday Bishop Andrew of Georgia is the
presiding officer. The meetings for business are
held in tho Baptist Church. at o'clock, A. NJ,
and preaching at | O'Clock. A. NJ, is held in the
Methodist Church, aud at 7 o'clock, p. NJ in the
same place. and some one OF the other Churches in
the town, all of which have been rendered to the
Conference for worship during its session. Oar
citizens will have the opportunity for several days
to come, of listening to the solemn admoniions OF
many of these servants of the Most High, and they
will no doubt avail themselves Of it. On Sunday
we had the pleasure Of lis,eningto excellent dis
course from Bishop Andrew, whom the Northern
Mehodists refused to countenance as christian,
account of his being (not voluntarily, however,)
slave owner; and on Tuesday night, we heard Rev
Mr.. Stanley Both of these dscourses while they
called forth the peculiar talents of these eminen
and distinguished divnes, were of practical char
acer, and well calculated to produce good among
the audience Charlottesville Jc6crsonian.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

A Beautiful RErLY.--A young. girl about Sc
ven years of age, was asked by an atheist, how
large she supposed her God to be; to which she.
with admirable readiness, replied: she is so great,
the heavens cannot contain him, and yet so kindly
condescendlng, as to dwell in my little hcarto
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

me washington Union states that Gen. Tav-
LOT has asked for and obtained leave Of absence
s s months In order to pay visit to his home and
ia",ly, ne may therefore be expected to reach
New Orleans in about month,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

The DIFFERENcE.-The Wheeling Times says
that MIR. Van Buren, "willing to be Presidenti if
the interests of the Democratic party require it
Cen Taylor if the interests of the country require
: -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

The Empress Maria Louisa, the widow NJ NJ,
Poieon, and The wife of one-eycd petty German
baron, has at last abdicated the government If De-
ma. She retires 10 Vienna on an ample ncnai,,r
According to the provisions Of the treaty. Of Vienns
ehe Duchy OF Parma will now pass To the reigning
corporated with the Grand Ducby Of Tue, o III
a Scotchman visiting a cburchyard with . friend
pointing to shady quiet nook, said "'rbis il tc
spot where intend being laid, JrPm spmed!';
Zen. worth, in a letter to the Governor IF T mn
Iolana; says that no man in modern days, has shed
more lustre upon the arms of his country, from pa
70 Alto down TO the glorious field of Bnena veto
than Gen. Zachary Taylor '''''
Flour, in Baltimore, 1915.
Cattie, 81 ,5OaS2,75 per 100 lbs. on the boof
equal to S3aS5.2 net, and making an AVERAGE If
f2,2D gross-showiDg decline "
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
WILLIAM s. MARY COLLEGE.

We regret to learn from the Petersburg Inel-
gencer of Saturday that report in that
place that serious difficulty has occurred at Will
liam x Mary College, growing out Of the appoint
ment of new Professor. 1t is said that two of the
Professors have resigned their Offices and that sew
eral of the students have left ColIege.-Unig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

The Legislature Of Georgia has elected A 7
MILLER: Wing, President of the Senate by major.
ny OF hve votes and Charles J. Jenkins, WIio
1Pca"eL Oh lne Iiouse OF Representatives by ma
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.

The Boston Atlas of "Wednesday last has re-
turns from few more towns, making, when added
to those already published, an aggregate of two
hundred and ninety-one towns heard from, and
leaving eighteen yet 10 come in. The returns re-
ceivcd show the following to be the vote for Go
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
A special meeting of Charity Diyisio :, NJ
IS appointed for Saturday evetiir, - 70 10 D,
20. BY order - ontober
Nov. II. tS4S ~ -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

Or robert Peel is said to possess an estate val
ued at ninety millions of dollars-His father was
COTTON spinner, aud accumulated portion of this
Immense estate, which the son has since increased
~, Iy JuulcIous investments. Only three generation,
nave su6iced to raise comparatively obscure z,
NY 10 rank Opulence and power. M
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

The Charleston Mercury states that Of tho c,I.
la9t south Carolina regiment which left the I'M
5 5eu ota,es hlne months ago, numbering nearly G..
only were left TO enter the city Of Mcrico "'"0'y
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

=. Some ,Incorrlgible old bachelor has said female
npi are but the glowing gateways Of 50 much beef
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

The last Parkersburg Gazette publishes Me
mortal to the General Assembly of Virginia, now
circulating in the Northwestern counties, praying
that Company may be incorporated with power
to construct a Railroad from the town of Parkers-
burg to some point on or near Tygart's Valley or
Cheat river, and with authority, should the said
Company, when organized deem it more cxpedicnt,
to connect the said Road with the Baltimore and o.
hio Railroad This, we presume, is the old ques-
ton of the Right of Way in new frm.-Whig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

We find in the papers the following extract Of
letter from Maj. S. Borland one of the prisoners
along with Cassus NJ Clay, 10 his wife:
"Ny dearest Mary :-Once more, safe and
sound, out of the hands of the Philistines, write
you, with freedom of heart and buoyancy of spir-
1t to which have long been stranger"
How many affectonate hearts have been vio-
lentiy agitated by alterations of hope, fear and
despair during this unfortunate Mexican war!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

The New Orleans Delta publishes = Ieuor 4,
ted at the Castle Of Pcrote. in Mexico ri, Tho oth
ui"'no' "hich says that over six hundred and fifty
deaths have occurred in the Army Hospital at that
place since the LIST day of June last
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

The Wing State Convention Of Connecticut has
come ont in favor of Henry Clay for the Prcsidon-
cy; AS our neighbor OF the Spectator. last yeeL
PnDiIshed paragraph from Pennsylvania paper
sta'ihg mat Mr. Dallas the favorite of that cd
ltor, and that it was considered sssign rs ,ta
lineS' lnasmuch as we had nominated Mr.. B,,.
chdna''-now what does he think OF This s.siyn nt
the times" with his candidate when STATE ooo ",
against hlm-for he cannot have two candidates .
Democrat. >"''''i'"'eS'-
ne paragraph published in our paper last
week and alluded TO by neighbors, is from q
wing paper whose editor prefers Zachary Tav
Tor to either Dallas Buchanan. 1t simply stated
mat the Augusta Democrat had nominated James
buchanan tor the Presidency, and then asked tho
democracy OF that region, who are opposed to Mr.
buchanan, what they thought of the nomination
oul neghoors must have given the paragraph but
a slight reading
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

Gov. Briggs present majority over all other can
didates is 1910 votes, which will be increased by
the remaining towns; ay Mr.. Cushing's present
minority is 1856 votes
The Members thus far elected to the State Lee
glslature are classified as fellows:
Jphig. Dem. Other.
Senators 81 o
Representatives l52 SO
l73 So 9
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

The young man BARR, lately arrested in Par
kersburg. and brought here for the purpose of re-
leasing his securities appeared in Court on Monday
last. and after feeling address by the Prosecuting
Attorney, Il. j. MIcHIE, Esq, the Court directed
nOLle prosequ to be entered and he was discharg-
ed lie returned to the Asylum the wreck of what
was once man, where we hope he may soon re-
cover and be restored TO his Prends-but of this we
may say, 1t is almost hoping against hope. Dem
QS- Post Office has been established at Church.
vile, in this County, and WIN. III. BELL, ESD
appointed Post Master
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-27

We copy the following from the ST. Louis
Republican Of the llth inst:
Yesterday evening Mr.. B. i. Coons, OF this
city, Mr.. Wethered, of Baltimore, and Messrs.
Austin and Dayton arrived In this city on board
the Tamerlane. Mr.. Wethered left Santa Fe on
the 6th day of October, and Mr.. Coons on the
18th, and by them we have information up to
the last date. Our letters only come down 10
the 10Th.
Mr.. Coons travelled alone until he reached
the Arkansas. where he fell in with train, and
Little Arkansas. An express mail came in with
Mr.. Wethered's party, In charge Of Captain
Turner and Lieut.. Rogers. They have no doubt
reached the settlements before this time.
Mr.. WIS party consisted Of nineteen men,
They were several times attacked by marauding
parties of Indians, several of whom were killed.
Some Of Mr.. WIS party were injured. They
met Col. Gilpin and command at Walnut creek,
about eighty miles from Fort Mann. The force
was progressing very well, but there was great
scarcity Of grass on the plains. On the Cime-
rome Mr.. Coons was in several snow storms, and
he believes that there must be much suffering,
and that many men and teams, now on their
way in, must perish for the want of shelter and
food
Mr.. Coons made the trip in the short space Of
seventeen days. The day after he left man
for the United States, with an escort, was to
leave, and with il Capt, Korponay, Of the Mis-
souri, regiment, Capt. Hook, of the Illinois re-
giment, and Lieut.. Weightman, of Col. Eas-
tons battalion. These officers have been order
ed home to recruit for the several commands to
which they are attached. Santa Fe and the sur
rounding country was quiet. There were nu-
merous reports Of the assembling Of forces at
Ell Paso and Chihuahua, which are alluded to
by our correspondent.
Mr.. Coons thinks it probable that lot Of goods
sent down to FL Paso, by Mr.. Skinner, had been
taken; and that he and Mr.. Pomeroy were de-
tanned as prisoners by the Mexicans; the Santa
Fe Republican Of the 10th contains the follow
ing: p" ".N
ave have no news from below later than we
had last week. Mr.. Skinner, no doubt, Is de-
tained a prisoner, or he would have returned
long before this, and several at chihuahua we
knew also intended to come MP, and have not
been heard from.
We expect in a short time to know the exact
state Of things and how our fslow-citirens
Jared"
Mr.. st. varin and party had arrived safely.
DIR. Masure was at Santa Fe, and expected to
90 South with the troops, and return by that
route to the United States.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-27
Later from Mexico.

There are two letters from Vera Cruz publish
ed in the Union-one of the 4th and the other
Of the 9Th November, from an officer. In the
former he writes: Ir
We are having daily arrivals of troops, and
although General Patterson left day or two
since with all the troops then in camp, we have
now on the beach between 500 and 1000
troops. Gen. Patterson was Mt the bridge yes
terday, would remain day or so, and scour
the country around. have now every reason
70 hope the highway will be opened The peo-
pie of this country now begin to open their
ewes. and will no doubt make up their minds
either TO be blotted out as a nation, or sue for
peace on the best terms they can arrive at.
The other letter, Of November 5, says:
addressed you yesterday, and now enclose
you some papers l have received from above,
and our own papers OF to-day.
In the train that arrived this evening we have
a company of what is called counter-guerrills
Mexicans, commanded by a colonel-and
should think others would soon fall into the
ranks: and ere long our troops will have no
body to fight, and that the country will drop
into our hands before we know il.
The U. S. steam propeller Washington, Capt
Pratt, arrived last night from Vera Cruz. The
Washington left Vera Cruz on the 5th, and
Tsmpico on the 9th inst. She consequently
brings no later intelligence than that already
received by previous arrivals. To the courtesy
of Capt Pratt we are indebted for Vera Cruz
and Tampico papers to his day Of sailing, and
for some items Of news not heretofore noticed.
good deal Of excitement existed at Vera
Cruz owing to authentic information having
b.en received there that Mexican armed ves-
sci had been seen in the Gulf, about 80 miles
N. w. of Vera Cruz, on the evening Of the %
inst. She was described as a hermaPhrodlie
brig, full Of men. She was hrst seen by the U.
s. propeller Secretary Buchanan, and though
NOT venturing to attack that vessel, she ordered
the Bochapan off shore. She first hoisted a
white Gag, AID shortly afterwards run up the
Mexican ensign. Com. Perry, on hearing o.
the circumstances, Immediately sent the U: ,:
steamer Scorpion in pursuit. That vessel had
not returned when the Washington LETT Vera
Cruz. and the result Of the chase was Of course
not known. a.a
Lieut.. Thos- A. Brady. Of the Marine Corps,
died at T.mpico on The ssh inst.
- --1r a. . NO. Dslfs, lid.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-27

The Steamer Acadia reached Boston on the
Dist, and brings intelligence to the 18th inst.
CoNNERcIAL AND FINANcIAL.-The dismal
state OF trade and money in this country, de-
serbed in our advices per Caledonia, continue d
to exist with unmitgsied severity up TO the
10Th uit-, when the Government, yielding al
last to the popular cry for succor, authorized
The Bank Of England, to depart from the Bank
act Of io44-and 10 make advances on good Sc
eurty en- sums Of not less than E2000-at in
'efest alter the rate per cent.
striking Reaction at once took place in the
iuha' rnSi,e ccnfdenSe appeared to have ac-
CURED fresh impulse.
Produce became in better demand, and the
entire fabric Of trade indicated returning
strength aud vigor. The accommodation
however was found TO be miseEably dispropor-
honed to the necessities Of the public, and the
result has been, within the last few days, thai
trade has almost wholly relspsed into the same
state Of torpOr and alarm.
from the manufacturing districts, part ocular
w. he aoVlces are Of most unsatisfactory ma
lure Many mills had ceased 10 work, and nu m.
efoas others were working on short time
merely open from motives Of humanity to the
"olAnen' and 10 preserve the appearance Of
therefore perfectly clear that the pres
cannot be, ameliorated, &c the Bank does
O' extend its accommodations. Meanwhile il
impossible TO form any adequate idea Of the
-eanul RUN which mist overwhelm every de-
partment Of trade.
pay after day, instead OF dispeling, has bul
oeePened the shadow of approaching calamity,
Mhlch' thosgh perfectly foreseeD, cannot, be
a'efIeo' save by the interposition Of the Govern
meut and the Bank.
FRESH isIlu-es, to an enormous extent, have
ssAen place within the last fort. MI ht, some OF
mem the Oldest establishments in The land, and
AT snecling, IN greater or lesser degree, vari.
oos houses who have still continued 10 main.
tain their credit.
Inc funds which for some DAYS following, The
osPsrtore OF the Caledonia had fallen to poini
u depression beyond the recollection of any
living man, have considerably revived, though
suffering excessive fluctuations.
Monday Ia reported as having been a com.
peratiyely 9uieIday; the funds rising considera.
Oily. On Tuesday the fluctuations were yer,
rapid Consois opened at an advance of 4 Del
Sest,-the quotations for money 81 7.6 10 6
50 SIS. ''so
some speculative sale. immediately took place
prices declined considerably. Yesterday IN,
ieshng was easier in the money market, ant
less unsteadiness was perceptibie. Consols 70
money were quoted at 81 IA to 80 IA, and u
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-27

~. think too often that agricultural
y, ys'as 40, 50 respectable as the professions .,
NE -. pursuits. The sooner they get r,a
~. ,a.a the better. The Editor FePs'' s'
=. .o,,ous with emphasis
s''I ,ho.. who dare siigmatize the most I'M
10 ~, ~ I'M pursuits, and imPeach ttie wisdom
Por..nn' creatOr himself by insinusiing thsI
o. u no connection between the euIllssnea
there = . ~ and the cultivation Of the mind
Of .n' - thew can, the truthfulness Of what fol-
lowsI;.,, Of inquiry on subjects connected
"a s~-iculture are absolutely as oonndiess as
WIZ ss;c.I history Of the earth which we IN
ihs P"'iFS T,ry wear is making new discoveries N
haon. lies Of soil-of the elements Of whicn
the a.oo.ed-of the quantity OF the different
wbich enter intO the eomPosiiion-oi tnt
Psls ~ ~ nIauis-Of what they owe to the an
grown ', .lsmenls Of which it is formsd-to The
or N 20 nd eIements-to electricity, and al
hghl y 10 vegetation by which, in the won
inc meg lsboratory Of Nature, the grain produces
SsIla. t,.y h. kind, and the small seed becomes
great tree"
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-27

New Orleans papers Of the 18th, received this
evening, contain Vera Cruz dates Of the 7th inst
Advces from Puebla represent the city as hav.
ing been effectually subdued. Gen. Lane com.
manded the respect of the citizens, and had in
vited those who dispersed subsequent to the late
siege TO return, and resume their respective vo.
cations. He also gave permission to the Cover
nor TO return and resume his functions.
Trouble has again commenced in New Mexi
co, and letter from Chihuahus states that tn,
Amsrieans were less prepared 10 receive Thu
Mexican forces than formerly; but II the lattel
were three thousand strong they would not b.
able TO enter the city with success.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-27

G. BAILEY, EDITOR; JOHN @. WHITTIER, cossEs-
PoSpsG EDTToR.
n. p. NOBLE. PrBLIsBER.
yUyHE leading purpose oflhis journal H. the dsensson
the question Of Slavery, and the advocacy OF sne
main principles Of the Liberty Party. Due attention
riven to Sseis and Political Questions of general impor
Ianca nor are Ihe izisress Of Pure Literature over
looked
Ia aim. TO preserve q faithful record Of important
events; Of Inventions discoveries affecting the pro
eress Of Society of public documents Of permanent val
ue and during the session Of Congress, 10 Prent SIC.
reports ofs proceedings. will convey eorreet aea so
only offs action bat Of ts spirh and policy Ine
bales on the szeng sujsc ofs syery and the hexean
War expected arise In the ntxS Congress- ~ oSs-py
large snare Of is columns. -
ARRANGEMENTS have been made for extending ana On
richns fs already valuable Department OF HONE an
Foreign Correspondence =. -.
IL Is printed on q aoth sheet OF the mes guar
", IN the hest style, a. % year. payable :.
The generous spirit In which The Era nas ceen vel
coined BY the Pubic Press and the very LIBERAL patron
age has received during this. the nrrt year OF Us
lance encourage hope for large aeesssons 70 our
subscription list
IL "a desirable that suhserip Be forwarded without
delay they may be entered before he aPProsehs
Up NOBLE.
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P.s,-wiu eur exchanges please publish ina foregoing
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ISAAC PUGH & CO.,

No liza. Chestnut street--P HILAD Ill HIA,
Manufacturers and Importers Of Paper Hangings and
Borders,
Have always on hand, large assortment a. any 10
the eiiy v, of the newest designs Of
American a. French Paper Hangings,
Borders, Fresco & Column Papers, Wide
Window Papers, Fire Board Prints. &c.
All of which will hs sold the uost rsssonsbls terms.
wholesale and Retail. Country merchants are pstisa-
fnwit edt o call.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-27

IA Austrian Count, who left Mexico on the
18th inst, says that Gen. Scott and his brave
army ara in the best Of health, and the Gene
raj 10 getting more popular every day In that
city
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-27
1RCHANaC,s TOOL sTORE.

"a !. X. SMITH. "A
l:<H plans a.S EDGE Tssl IHss-fs>fzrsr, My
VA al VR.fssals sai Retail Dealer N ~
suiIisrs' Hsrdpare. and Mechanics
Tssis Gsss-efiy. -
n ala Main n East side bet 5th and Oh aree<s
CIrcINNArr, oHfs.
n ,ooPERs. Carpenter's Cabinet. Wsesn asd Chair
T. Mskers Toos Of every description, zwsys sn h.,s
or made 70 order a short nouce Ass. Sfesnwyee
.,d a her Locks and LafchesL broad. Narrow asa Goa
rre.s Isults; Cabinet Hardware. Mahogany knehs and
Seper assortment Of Hardware, snsh q used " oess
Buildsrs and Cabinet nakss- An OF weien WI - -
Of usp6efals prices. +A
July -, Io1-ea- .1eoo-i 80 Il lua I'D
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AGENTS FOR THE EXAMINER.

j. B. RUSSELL, Gazette Office, Cincinnati, o.
WHITE e. POTTER, Is State street, Boston
ELIAS SMITH, Ia Nassau street, New erk-
join. ScHoLEFIELD, S. z. cor. Arch K 9TH SITS
Philadelphia-
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-27

Total, 81 ,5Ol 500
The agents of tho steamer Washington had
an application to carry out farther sum Of
$50, 900, but were unable TO agree with the
proposed shippers on the terms. The coin car
red out by the Mendora. from Boston, was in
douoloons.
A statement was recently made by a member
in the French Chamber Of Deputies that the
circulation OF specie in France was equivalent
to l605 ,000, 900 francs, 1906 900, 0OO-nearly
all silver. In England IL is estimated that 3d.
600, 900 sovereigns are in circulation.
A New York letter Of Thursday afternoon,
published in the Philadelphia North American,
says
The payments in the Custom House are about
$40, 900 per day, OF which 5000 to $1,000 10 In
Treasury Notes. This amount will undoubted-
ly be increased now Treasury Notes are ct d
discount. The Sub Treasury contains only
81 100000 In specie, considerable remittances
to the mint having been made lately.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-27
IRA RURDsALL,

No. 53l, Main st. opposite Bank oil n.y.
LOUISVILLE
HAS always for sale, wholesale and Retail feli a.
s,msut ofthe patterns Of Paper Hsagags MsnulAetn'
SEPT 70, Isa-Iy
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ITEMS.

November we find the following Statistics la
relation to wool growing in the State Of New
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TIE NATIONAL EKAs
n. p. xosLE. PrsLIsHrR.

WASHINGTON CITY, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
G. BAILEY, EDITOR; JoHN @. WHITTIER, coskEs-
PoSpIsG EDITOR.