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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
WINCHESTER Us. RICHMOND.

The citizens Of Richmond in their crusade a.
gainst Baltimore having entirely overlooked the
interests Of the lower end Of the Valley, are mott
fed in the following paragraph which we clip from
the Winchester Republican, that the extension of
the Louisa Railroad by the Northern route will be
followed by an extension of the Winchester and
Potomac road as far as Harrisonburg:
"Ihe stockholders of the Louisa Railroad are
shortly to hold meeting, TO decide on the route
after getting report of their Engineers. We can
not doubt the decision if the subject is examined
with real practical eye, and that will unquestion-
ably be In favor ofhe Southern route. Ifit should
not be, then we must tap our HarrsOnburg neigh
bors with our own Railroad, and show them the
advantages of regular business competition with
Richmond
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
eSW A U II no Ms
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Is. IS.
RAILROAD MEETING.

The People of Augusta arc requested to meet at
the Courthouse, in Staunton, on Saturday next,
for the purpose of considering the great question
whether or not we shall have cheap and expeditions
mode of conveying the products of our County to
market. The point to which the Louisa Railroad
is to be taken. will be finally fixed on the 23d inst,
and this will be the last opportunity afforded of con-
sulting together on this important subject, and it
should be embraced oy one and all. Remember that
upon your subscriptions depends every thing-that
the time allowed you is short-and delay danger
GUS.
We understand that several distinguished gen
tlemen from abroad are expected to address the
people on that day.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
CONSUL CAMPBELL AND PAREDEs

The Washington correspondent Of the n. York
Herald, speaking of the escape of Paroles, says,
"The Government had no special agents in Europe,
as 1t is stated TO watch the movements of Paroles.
Our diplomatic agent had Instructions to keep the
government advised of his movements, and did so,
except in the matter of his departure, which was
doubtless sudden and secret. Mr.. Campbell's mode
Of apprsing the Governor Of Vera Cruz of the pres
ence of Parades on board the English steamer was
extremely injudicious He should have sent a spe-
cia messenger, instead Of entrusting despatch to
the hands Of a lady. Mr.. Campbell has, however,
at various times given the cabinet valuable infor-
nation, and this one error should not prejudice him
too much. He is regarded as very efficient off
Ger, although in this one instance ne committed a
cad mistake"
And it is very singular indeed, that this very ef
fcient officer should, Gin this one instance" the
most important that has ever claimed his attention,
have COMMITTED a sad mistake" We doubt
whether there was any mistake about it.-Rieh.
Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

On the Extension Of the Louisa Railroad.
We stated in our columns, on Saturday, that we
had heard report had been made of survey of
the two rival routes for the extension of the Louisa
Railroad This report we have now before us, as
prepared by Mr.. w. A. Kuper, an Engineer Sc
lected for that purpose.
While we have not had the report by us sufh-
ciently long TO examine all its details, we have
glanced at that portion OF it which furnishes es-
mates of the two routes. The whole report shall
appear at an early day, when we will ask for it
careful examination
In his recapitulaton of cost for the Rockish Gap
route, the engineer says the whole cost will be
$951 ,421.Ul, while that for extending the road
from Gordonsvic to Powell's Gap will be $685.
4S425
BY the above estimates, it will be seen, the diff
ference in cost, in favor of the Northern route,
would be $S,912.76. The Engineer, however.
goes on To say that, 'before determining upon its
selection from this fact alone it should be borne in
mind that there are features in this route SO
Objectionable, might say impracticable, that pre-
mature decision, one without proper estimate of
the difficulties, might be calculated TO defeat for
ever the prospect of an ultimate extension Of your
road to the Ohio ryer''
1.-The simple fact OF the great difference Of gra-
dents on The two routes, as it involves expense
annually ana forever in the transportation depart
ment, of itself would be sufficient reason why this
route should not be adopted, all else being equal,
and to state that the load of an engine heavy or
light will draw, varies with the gradients of the
road, is evident by virtue of gravitalion and equi-
valent in the difference of elevation OF a summit
from IL to rs feet per mile, when equated to one
mile of horizontal distance and again, we have
every reason TO believe that the difficulties do not
terminate in the passage of the tunnel through the
mountain, and OF this we can easily be satis6edN
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
FROM THE RoMNEY ,NrELLlcENcER
DREADFUL ACCIDENT.
Three Children B,p.nt In DeotL

Mr.. iiAnPER:-A distressing accident occur
red near this place on Sunday evening, the 22d
inst. The house, belonging to MIR. Isaac Bosely,
was on that day consumed by fire, together with
his THREE LITTLE CHILDREN
The circumstances connected with this djrefnl
affair are these-Mr. Bosely and wife left home
on that day for some purpose, leaving at their home
their three children, the eldest only BEING abou,
four or five years old and the youngest an infant
all OF whom being asleep, the parents previous 70
their departure making fast the doors that thew
might not be interrupted during their absence
The house took fire, originating, as is supposed. in
The chimney, and communicating immediately to
the house, and there being no person near enough
TO give an alarm, the house aud three little chill
dren were soon destroyed. The parents did not
arrive until the little beings Were brong beneath
the scorching flames, and too late TO render anv
assistance 10 them. Should not this awful acct.
dent be warning TO those who have children in
their charge, that they may not be rendered uh-
happy by neglect or miserable by seEroproach.
Claysville, Aug. 81, lS47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
STATE ELECTIONS TO TAKE PLAcE.--Fhe fol
vino general electlons are vet IN fak.s nlace.

PENALTY FOR MAKING PI-Two young printers,
in Buffalo, employed on the Republic Newspaper.
lately entered the office, on Sunday afternoon. and
doubtless while laboring under a little unwhole-
some excitement, and by way of a froc or Joke,
threw upon the floor three pages and half type
consisting Of advertisements and other matters pre-
pared for publication-and converting it into he
trOgeneous mass, known to printers as pi For this
piece Of practical wit, these frocksome young
blades were sentenced to be each imprisoned for
three months, and pay fine Of $40.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

SAD AFrA,G.-1'he other day The sheriff Of
Washington county, Pa, brought over to the Yves
tern Ponlteutary, at Pittsburg, son of Richard
Henry Lee, Esq, Professor of Bellies I,etfres in
Washington College The unfortunate vonng man
is not more than Il years Of age, and has been SEN
fenced TO three years imprisonment for STEALING a.
bout 800 from the Hon. r. NJ. II. M'Kennan
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

0o- The Editor OF the Richmond Wing says
"The Engineer is satisfied that the route by
Rockfsh Gap, SIS beyond question the legitimate
route for the extension of the Louisa Railroad. and
he therefore decidedly recommends its adoption by
the Company"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
COTTRT or APPEALS

The Court Of appeals in this place, says the
Lewisburg Chronicle, after session of 81 days,
adjourned on Monday the 9th Oat.,--havinq dcc-
ded fifly-nne cascs-aowed tbirty-G0ur appeals
rejected eight petitions for appeal to this court, and
examined number Of records for appeal to the
Eastern Court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
YANKEE INDUSTRY AND THRrtrr

YANKEE INDUSTRY AND THRIFT.
The following facts are stated in the Bunker
Hill Aurora:
we were somewhat surprised the other day L,
learn that the children, in the interior towns. Wild
occupy their time in picking berries, during the
season OF them, earn, upon an average about one
dollar per day, and the largest part Of the money
hnds It's way into The Saving Banks of the State;
The Women also frequently engage in this busi.,
ness, and we have heard of two cases OF female
industry and profit, in the town of Lincoln, which
appear 70 us To be worth mentioning one woman did
all the house work for her family, and earned eight
dollars per week in picking berries and in the O.
lher case woman and her daughter did all the
Work LOT the family, having several men to work
upon the farm took care of the dairy of egbt cows
and earned .ftty dollars in one month, in picking
berries. We imagine these instances are not sin,
guiar, and probably similar cases of industry and
lhr!i' may be found in almost every country town
IN the State, and they illustrative of the cha
racter of the people.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

Giles and Mcrcr.-The special election recent
iy held IN these two counties, 10 supply the place
Of MIR. Neal, (Whig) deceased, resulted in the
choice Of Allen (democraO over Smith (ahg) by
a majority of 1914. The parties in the Legislature
now stand, on joint ballot, 81 democrats. 81 wings
majority for the democrats, 9. Another special
election is to take place in the Senatorial District
composed Of King and Queen, King William,
Mathews, Middlesex and Gloucester. to supply the
vacancy occssioned by the death of Carter Baxton,
Esq.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

r, I'm L'cidcnt at the Battle Of .Monterey-While
ool. Davis, with his command, was holly engaged
with The enemy, exposed to their direct fire, man
In a long grey surtout suddenly rode up, and dis.
mounting placed himselfin the middle of the street
ihere, IN face of the enemy, amidst the hckest Of
'neir ire, he coolly drew from a case suspended
ABOUT ms person, spy glass, with which, having
adjusted 1t to proper focus he proceeded to recon-.
noitre the Mexican battery. Having satisfied him
sen as to the information he sought, he shut up
T nG giass returned 1t to its case, and approaching
TWO pieces, and by making detour to the right.
you can take them in flank" .And who are
YOU" 81, sir, am Major Mansfield, of the Corps
OF Engineers" "All right! come ON boys," re-
sponded the Colonel The battery was soon car
red
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

01r We would call the attention Of our readers
to Letter in the adjoining column, which we copy
from 'he american Railroad Journal. Euery pro
perty holder in 1augusta d'op'h givc IL careful
pcrtsdI.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
BRANCH BANK Al TAUNTON.

The Stockholders of the Valley Bank held an
adjourned meeting on Wednesday, on the subject of
establishing The authorized Branch at Staunton.-
There had been some apprehension Of difficulty in
getting quorum, but sufficient amount Of stock
being represented, the meeting proceeded to an or
ganlzatiOn of the new Branch.
The following gentlemen were chosen 20 man
age lis concerns: Alexander II. H. Stuart. Mich
olas .. Kinney, Samuel Harnsberger, Joseph
Smith and James Nelson
The Executive of Virginia will appoint four Di-
Teciors TO represent the interest of ihe State and
after this, The Bank will be put into immediate op
Grafton.
The Board thus for is one in whom the public
will have entire confidence, aud we have no doubt
the affairs of the Institution will be prosperousy
managed-Winchestcr Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

''No one would take you to be what you are,''
said an old fashioned gentleman to a dandy who
had more hair than brains. "Why?' was i'm
mediaely asked because they can't see your
earsD
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

o. "a Treatise on Insanity, by an Inmate Of
the Lunatlc Asylum of Tennessee" in two di1e-
rent works, has been laid upon our table by the au
thor, Mr.. G. GRIMES. No one can peruse these
pamphlets without feeling an interest of a very
tender character-The authors life has been one
OF incident, misfortune, affection and sorrow. He
IS man of feeling, aud his pleading for kindness
TO the insane throughout his pages speaks we'll for
his heart A suitable motto for his Treatise would
have been-"Haud ignGrs mali, miscys suce,y-
rere disco"
BY the proceeds Of this work Mr.. GRIMES is en-
deavoring to make support for tho remnant Of a
once happy, and well furnished famiIy.-Prce,
25 cts. each.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
SHENANDOAH COUNTY

The people ofthis County do not seem to be as
favoraby disposed towards the Louisa Railroad as
they are represented to be by the friends of the
Northern route With them the Improvement of
the Shenandoah is commanding all attention. and
the efforts on the part of the friends Of this great
measure meet with that success which we trust
they will, there can be little doubt that the great
object which they have in view will soon be ac-
compshed.
The Woodstock Sentinel, speaking of the con-
test which is now going in reference to the best
route for the extension of the Louisa Railroad,
says:
"While these people are fighting for this Road
we would say to the friends of the Ricer Jnlprore
ment, be up and dong-and maybe the Legisla-
ture will permit you to extend your improvement
to the "head of navigation" There are no noun
tains in your way-Do tunGelling necessary-only
little JunnebHg! We go for The River Improve
ment because it is not only practicable, but would
benefit mole people than the extension of the Lou
isa Road could possibly do"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
A VERITABLE BRUTE.

+ we have rarely seen any thing equal TO the des-
pica9le malignlty of the following, from the Ohio
statesman, Democratic paper. Any of our CON
temPoraries who may exchange with it, we hope,
VIII give the name, 'the human name of the fell
low and pass it round, that he may receive the exc
Grafton OF all honest men, Thus TO insult such n
'an--in such manner-(or such cause and I'M
uer all the circumstances Of the case argues great
dePravity Of heart. Every respectable paper in the
Union, without distinction of party, ought at once
to strike him from their exchange list and we hope
every WING paper will not fail to do So We turn
with loathng from such crealure.-.N. o. B,I.
And then might Henry Clay well exclaim, sMy
soul is wearied of liie.' Then let him know-let
him be assured-that they are no other than the
Just Judgments of God overtakng him for his vices
and iniquities. His complaint of misery was emit
tied to no compassion. Nay, they were sinful. be-
cause they were from sinful source-from mind
broken and debauched by luxury and corruption.-
Ito Is, therefore, the author of all his own misery.
by having thrown away upon the vices and folGes
OF the world that power of mind which God had be-
slowed upon him for nobler purposes
The N. o. Delta, in publishing the above para
graph, remarks
Had we our will we should
place whip in every honest hand
10 lash the rascal naked through the world
who Is the author of the foregoing vile paragraph.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

0o-Tbe markets generally are without change in
any particular.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15

Our Locofoco friends tell us that the Mexican
people believe the Wings are opposed 10 the war,
and this encourages them to hold out and protract
ine war! And pray who made them ''believe"
there was party in this country favorable to them
Not the Wings, certainly. Every Wing press in
the Union has denied it. Vho told them that there
was party in this country ''trai,orsD and 'sMexi
cans In heart?" The Locofooos Hho told them
that there was party in this country of "AIexican
Wings" and 'Mexican considers % The Loco
tocos Who told them that the Ministers of the
Gospel in this country were ''enemies Of their coun
try and ''tories in hearth" Tho Iocoiocos =
Who told them that the majority Of The United
States Senate were "traitorsn and "Mexicans. "op
posing the cause OF their country? The Washing
ton Union" the organ of President Polk Sure
ly ii these things have given them 'said and com
fort" the Wings are not to blame If the Mcxi
cans ito ''becve" that there is party in this coun-
Try favorable to their cause such an impression has
never been made by the Wing press-Wasl.iagto
(Pa) Reporter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-15
E1AsrEEaR's REPORT

FROM THE RICHMOND 'REpvrLloAs OF MONDAY
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-10-16
EDUCATION.

The Baton HBnae Institute d prospectus NJ
which may he seen 1T The Offices 1 ( this paper
aud the P~leaYuhe the bookstores Of Messfs.
Norman a. s~teel.as veil be all othaf places Of
public resort in New 0fie4as and S vicinity.
or procured on applieHti8n-frgm the pffnrta
pal-the Revd. t8HN BvREb, will he opea for
the reception Of pupils pn The LIST OF. next
Terms FIR Boatdefs $50 dollars per an tum
payable half gsarty, In aduadess-Nasio, Draw.
ing Dancing Fencing -maHing and repairing
glOthss,bnozs and stationery, an extra charge.
Terms Of tuition for ~Day.pupilssih the 0 e.
msntsrY branches Of an English education
Reading, Writing and AFith netit-g dollars
per month Classics and Mathemati6s-5
dollars per month destruction In French.
German, Spanish anil Itstiah-7 dollars per
m nth, or separately, . dollars per month ,
Ora wink,-Tvo lessons each week g. & per
month, or O dollars per qoaFter.
Instruction in Instrumental Music & per
month.
No boarding pupil Of This estab lshmen',
unaet1npanied by the Principal or one Of
his assistants, shall without special per.
mtssion-bs seen In the streets. All respou.
sibiiity in relation 70 day-sehotars, after
school h6urs,-and beyond view Of the Insti.
tation,-sbalI, save in case Of some special
understanding to tbs e8ntfary-fest upon
their Parents Or Guardians.
Sept. 2b=@34. IT,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-10-16
ETAT' DE IA LOUISIANA :
Par0isse Est Bat N. Rouge.

Commencement d Hne proclamation par le
aG1geTueur d. FEtat de- Ia Louisiana. une
election aura lieu lun1i l9 premier do Novem-
brs proclaim l847, our tlife un re~presentant
au Congress, pour rsprbsentBr 10 troisi6ms
district congressional un SenatHur ct tr0is
reprtsentars pour represented colt ~patgisse i
l'aRsemblee generate de Get ttat. nm auditenr
des complies publies, I'm Sheriff. lin Coroner,
un Surintendan dc p4r8isss pour I'tdueation
pubIidie, ct I'M juge d. paix o. Constable pour
chacun des ACCOMPLISHMENTS du juti de police
dc rstts p~aroisse.
LeleCtlOn gtnGfalh safa tefte aux gndraits
suiyants. Havoir A IN mais0n de colr dams Ia
Vile oe Ba'on Rouge, pTtsidtH pa John tEeid,
James Cooper. ct Goo. w. Christine commits
saifes a Ia maison de Nile. Veuve Town
send aux PLANES, pfbsldbe par John A. Ne.
Hugh. Henry Carl OF John Bogani A Ia maisoD
autfefois osenpee par James FORBES snr ls
Sandy Creek, ptbsidte par james Cooper.
BIihu Hooper Of William jackson. ct ann
foirGhes du ehemin pres Ia maison do II b.
H1ralsoti, presid5o par William Hefron, John
&. Foreman ct Joseph Heard.
detection pour JUICES de lfaix of Consfablss
ezra tenue CONNIE suit Pour l'arrt ndissa-
mont No. /, d In maison de eouf Inns In Wills
de Bat ii Rouge presidee par D. A. Cunning
ham, James D. Stuart, ct Isidore Larz uier
Jun +: ACCOMPLISHMENT No o. i I'ofIiee do Mr..
Jstnes Cooper, presidte par w. y. Pike Col
A Matta ct Manuel Moreno. AKRON No j, Il
IA maiBgi1 de ]. g. Chapman, pr6sidte par
i, q. Chapman, b Russ, ct w. B. Scott.
AKRON: No 4, d Ia maison de Mde Veuve
Townsend aux ]plainas, preaidbe par w.
SoWell, WA. Atkinson, ct Robert r. Young.
AKRON /; No b, d IL maison de Thomas Devail,
prdsidte par Thomas Devall, Thomas Lilly ct
Joshua Alexander p6re, AKRON No 6 d Ia
tnalson de James T.. Dawson, prfsld6e par
James G. Dawson, w. II. Gayle ct George
David. AKRON No 7, aux fourChes dn che
an pres Ia ma son do II. D, Hatalst n, pfesi-
dee pr Isaac singletary, John D. Cotnmeaux
ct II. H. Burnett, AKRON No 8, i Ia malson
dn Col. r. Ilicky, presid6e p + le Oh. p.
HickY, John Caldwell Jr., OF r. ID. Conrad.
AKRON {; Nog, 4 Ia maisou oeenpte an refois
par Josiah Barker, presidee par &. D igre,
Alfred Duplantior ct w u. Walker, Arr0n 4;
No 10, d In maison de- William M1rtin, preai-
dee par Stephen Roberts, q. w. Greenwell ct
Richard Odom, Akron M II, d In maiaon
de John bartel sen. pfesld6e par VIM D. Lea,
NJ Watts n, It ID. w. Ruuusaville, ct AKRON
No II, 4 la maison de John II. Vauconrt, pre-
sidte par d. II. Penny, b. Burgess ct Amos
Adams.
L'election cotnmsfncera d 0 heufes du ma
tin, It Ia boite dr serutin 8, IA tefue 6uf erte
a chaqua reimbursement jus4n'a 4 heuteB de-
midi Ia dite election sera tenue ct
las rct5urs ftits C"ontornrment aug clauses de
de Ia constitution It des lois.
bureau du sheriff l.. e MORRIS.
Baton Rouge % sept. 1s47. sherIf.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-10-16
NOTICE
SURVEYING AND CIVIL ENGtN.
FERtNE.

II hereby given, that In pursuance If Il
contract vi h and under instructions freiri the
Surveyor General Of the public lands lot The
Slate VI Louisiana, / will re- survey and make
The corrections If tho lines. Of public lands
and private claims, embraced in The follow.
ing Townships, In tho parish Of East Baton
Rouge, GfeensbHrs district. Louisiana, via
No. z, south NJ range no, !, west in which
Baton Rouge IL situated Township no. 7,
south Of range no. |, east. Township no. I,
south Of range no, z, east. Township no. 8.
south Of range 10 | vest, and Township no.
y south Of range no. | east.
Being duly commissioned by p r Landry,
U. gtates Sur, General for the stHts of Louis
lana. | will be- prepared to execute private
surveys. In any part Of the State, aud also
dwelling In all tts branches. Letters address
sed to TIN rare Of Thomas n Wefrhtnsn.
Esq Sur Gsnerai's off IL, DunaldsonviIIe, or
Daniel u Avery. Esq, Baton Rouge, will
meet with The early attention Of
J,CLAXTON TAYLOR.
u. y. Deputy Surveyor Il Civil Engineer.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-10-16
Plantation Wagons and
Carts.

The subscriber having increased his fabiI.
tiles and secured A good lot Of Reasoned
Lumber, IL now prepared IN r~aretye orders
for The coming season for Wagons and
Carts, with Iron 81 wood axletfees, aud made
after ths most approved p%lttarbs now in use.
HI calls the tenti0n Of the Sugar Plan
tsrs 0f the state to hts Tipping Gaze Wlg-
gebs that he is nov manufacturing, which
are more simple and sdaptsd for cane than
any in use, and refers TO Dfs J. Il r. Per-
hins, .. Chambers, Esq Gaat Joseph Der
1ard. ytephen Henderson, ESQ, and ]. B.
SeuIder, Esq, who have used them the past
season and will give any information respect.
ing them required. All orders entrusted to
him will be faithfully performed and warfan.
ted. AIso all kinds Of Plantation Smith w0tk
lone 1T hls sstablishmant-eofne Of Church
and Main st., Baton Rouge.
det 18th w. +. TUNNAHD