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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
From the Richmond Wing.
PROSECUTE THE WAR VIGOROUSLY

Inc good people of Lynchburg have resolved
'hal the honor OF the nation demands more vioor-
Gus prosecution of the war against Mexico. and in
series OF patriotic resolutions they pledge them
Selves "inout regard Ia party, TO sustain the gov
eminent In IFS war measures
NOW, all this is very just and proper and highlv
honorable to the very respectable gentlemen who
composed The meeting. But ''the one tbinu need
fnl, was entirely forgotten. 'sSubscribe. sub
scnbe!' said pleasant gentleman to a railroad
meeting lately In Richmond, where the ,cind ,rorb
was being tamOusly done. by some very eloonent
members, to excite others TO come up to the scratch
Where are your troops, gentlemen of Lvnchburo
Arc 1.-THE Campbclls coming" my worthy friends
Inc main resolution was omitted-doubticss by ac.
cident-to wit:
"Resolved, That we are willing to volunteer for
the vigorous prosecution of the with Mexico :;
and do hereby tender the services of Il companv IN
the President OF the United Stateso
troops, troops, are wanted-nOt resolutions
OifeI company, and let all other sections of the
Old Dominion do the same and then taiF as much
ABOUT the vigorous prosecution of the war as suits
the fancy of our chvalrOus people.
We voted the immediate annexation of Texas
IN defiance of the calmly expressed opinion of near
~ one hall OF our people. who begged the other half
to pause. lest we should adopt war likewise i'm
getting Texas. We, of Virginia, helped TO bring
on the war perhaps, South Carolina excepted more
than any other section, and we are bound in honor
to help to fight i-not in the Councils of the ma
ton, but IN THE FIELD, and IN THE. RANKS:
not by public meetings ony-which are indeed
very comfortable mode of prosecuting the war Wig
orously,-but by tender of services to aid in do
ing it.
These hostile resoiutions-this frcside lombard
ment-are unworthy the Old Dominion. who has
more sons TO spare than any other State in :he u
mon, and whose SONS arc awaiting to be callcd-to
come
| When the war broke oft, the number of our ar
dent youths who rushed to Washington for enroll
mcnt IN the army, would have conquered half of
Mexico. What has become of thcfn all?
NEVER TIRE
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Mr.. CALHOUN AND Ills FRIENDs.-The Wash
ingon correspondent Of the Charleston Courier
makes the following remarks and suggestions
1t Is doubtful at this moment whether the Ad-
mnlstratlon in favor of that line of policy, in
regard TO the future conduct of the war, which the
Union" has laid down in such explicit and i'm
preSSiye terms.
speculation Is also busy, as 10 the coUrsc which
Congress will take the subject of the war. 1t is
whispered that there is 4 scheme foot, TO take
the matter out of the hands of the Executive, and
to limit the future military operations in Mexico TO
certain objects, different from those which have
been, whether enormously or not, attributed to him.
This scheme, whatever it may be, will be brought
forward In the Senate, and some suppose,
tanned by that body. 1t is certain that Mr.. Cal
houn is looked to by the Wing Senators, the
leader, In whatever project may be brought for
ward, and that nothing will be attempted without
his hearty concurrence.
circumstances have now placed it in the pow
Of the Southern State Rights party to control the
policy, and may say the destines of this country
If they can unite among themselves, their moral
force, however small may be their numbers, will
be overwhelming The strength and responsible
ty OF their position cannot he overrated."
We have heretofore had occasion to remark that
upon the attitude which may ne assumed, during
the next session of Congress, by Mr.. Calhoun and
his friends. and by Mr. Benton, will materially de
pend the future mode of prosecuting the war, well
its probable duration. Constituting a majority in
but one branch, the Wings, even if they should
unanimously concur as to the line of policy which
ought TO be pursued i'll the existing crisis of public
affairs, could of course mPart no legal force TO their
recommendation while it is equally obvious that
suggestion coming from them would be regarded
with distrust by the great body Of the friends
of the Administration than if it were made by one
of the leading members Of their own party. On
the Oregon question, both Mr.. Calhoun and Mr..
Benton exhibited commemorate independence Of
party associations and influences, and effected there
by, what the Wings, without .hcir cooperation.
would have in vain attempted its satisfactory and
peaceful adjustment The state of the Mexican
question appeals with equal force to their patriot
ism and we trust that they will respond to it with
not loss firmncss, and with like suspicious results.
RicLmoud Wing.
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the age OF machinery. Your pleasing task is to re-
cord the will of the caucus, just as the bar-room in
ven'on, called the .4nnunciaior discloses the mum
Der OF the room in which guest rings fora servant.
Your library shall be sent To you in a small port
manieau: there you will find Webster's Speer, 4
dictionary of Quotations, Lemprieres Dictionary
aud translation of Caesar. Adicu. We look for
no less than eight columns.
am, dear sir, your faithful friend.
SIMON SOOTH
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ro'hed-her life her light-her love-her idol
upon whose altar she had brought the virgin affec
IONS or her true heart, was gone-yone to her G,r-
ever! May she in this hour of trial turn to Him
t Mao chas'ene'h because He love,h, and who can
bring sOlacc to the bruised heart if III, is soh,
right!-.N: o. Paper
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
EXPENSES FOR SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.

Scientific and Literary Course, per SEES.
sion Of five months, from 6 IL to s i5.
Latin and Greek, either or both, 10.
French, 10.
II two all the above languages arc ia
ken. the whole charge for them is Is.
In no instance, however, is n charge Of
more than S25 Session made for any
sclccton or all the ADORE named branch
Ss together
Former pupils may join any sing class
in the Scientific and Literary for
s per Session and in this she will
be required to submit written compost
tons with the class monthly.
Incdcntais for Rents, 80 cents.
The pupil is liable TO no other charge
ccpt in the Music DEPARTMENTS For
Lessons on Piano Forte aud in vocal mu-
sic, with of Piano, $50.
Lessons on Guitar, If added to Piano. $ 10
If alone, $50.
Drawing and Painting, 10.
BOARDING.
Boarding in respectable and gcntcel families can be
procured for from SIS to s 10 per month.
PAYMENTS.
The bills for tuition payable in advance the
close Of the Session settled by bond bearing interest
from the commencement of the Session.
August Is, 1917.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

In his able speech TO the late mass meeting of
Wings in Newark, \. j., Hon. j. w. Miller re
marked that 'the way TO restore peace IS not bY
withholding necessary supplies fr the Vdr, bit by
,oiHLoli;ng o,p yotcs from lis authors: not by with
drnoing or troops from .Mesico, bm by ,cithdrd,c
ing Mr.. POLK from The Erecutice Char. We will
sustain it until we can, under the Constitution and
laws (thank God the time IS not far distant place
at the head OF our national affairs one who will have
the wisdom and the nerve to put end TO this in
glorious war"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

Tue ''Boor BUSINESS" "A few days since Il
regular ''gcnius''-a good looking young man. OF
some twenty five years-came into our Office and
solicited chance 10 learn the printing business.
"Havc You not trade. sir ~ said we.
eyes, sir. I'm shoemaker by tradc-have
studied medicine a northumberland the science Of
phrcnulogy--now ! want to learn the printing bus
mess as that is an intellectual trade
''.Jus So specially the Wheel turning part.
the first branch. Try the wheel few moments,
sir. and if you like the business, VIC will give you
constant employment"
He took bold Of the wheel, 10 the relief and ioy
of Robert and after turning about five minutes.
the pcrspirajou starting very freely, ho came to
the conclusion that he didn't fancy the trade
"What branch of business have you been in Of
late ?" asked VIC.
"Why. for the last week, I've been in 'ic boot
business. at the American House. in Portland
"Ah backing boots 2" we suggested
"Eractly" said he.-.HaiHc Farmer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

MEETING OF PATRIARCHs.-The regular meet
inc Of the New York Historical Society, on Tues
day night last, was honored by the presence of the
Hon John Quincy Adams and the Hon. Albert
Gaatin. The meeting is thus referred to in the
Express:
"When the two venerable men met, and grasp
ed each other by the hand 'tablet Of unulterable
thoughts" was plainly traced upon their several
countenances and it was with evident reluctance
that they looscncd their friendly hold. Each of
these men is upwards Of 80 years old, and yet their
minds are as active as they were fifty years ago.
Excepting Mr.. Clay, :hey the only Americans
now living who placed their signatures to the Trca-
ty of Client, more than thirty years ago. Adams.
Gallatin and Clay the men, and they are among
the greatest men of the age and, all Of them,
Wings. A pleasant thought indeed. when we are
rejoicing over the triumph of their principles in the
( Empire State OF the Union"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17

A few days since. several persons in Reading,
Pa, were found III their rooms. almost sufiocajod
by the gas proceeding from a coal stove in thor
bed room.
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s. XApesaassz. .A.x4
SNSSssss XIX
y S!B9SsSSyss "
POET r Y.
ANGRY WORDS.

Angry words are lightly spoken
In rash and thoughtlcss hour,
Brightest links of life are broken
by their deep insidious power.
Hearts inspired by warmcst feelings
Meier before by anger stirred,
OFT arc rent past human healing
BY a single angry word.
Poison drops Of care and sorrow,
Bitter poison drops are they,
Weaving for the coming morrow
Saddest memories Of to-day.
Angry words, oh, let them never
From the tongue unbridlcd slip;
May the hearts best impulse ever
Check them ere they soil tho lip!
Love is much too pure and holy,
Friendship is too sacred far
For a moments reckless folly
Thus TO dcsolatc and mar
Angry words are lightly spoken;
Bittcrcst thoughts arc rashly stirr'd;
Brightest links Of life arc broken
BY a single angry word.
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o. We have received the first Number of a small
sheet entitled The Radix, or Virginia Public
School Advocate" TO be published monthly in
Richmond at 80 cts. per annum, by :. \. Jewctt
editor and proprietor 1t is designed to promote the
the cause of popular education in cur State, and
we hope it will meet with success.
J. W. Huntington, u. s. Senator from Conncc
ticut, died at his residence at Norwich, on Mon,
day evening, the LIST inst, aged 81 years. Gov.
Bssell, Wing, will aPpon! his successor TO hold
office till the meeting of the Legislature in May.
Judge TIuntingtons term would have expired in
1851.
WryDFALr.-Thc origin Of this term is said to
be the following
"Somc Of the nobility OF England, by the ten
ure of their estates. were forbidden telling any OF
the trees in the forests upon thcm--thc same being
reserved for the use of the royal navy. Such
tees as fell without cutting were the property OF
the occupant Tornado therefore, was perfect
Godsend in every sense oC the term. to those who
had occupancy of extensive forests and the wind
fall was sometimes Of very great value. Some
wears since. it is said, tornado threw down TIM
Der enough on the Duke Of Marb0roughS estate Il
sell for forty thousand dollars
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-11-17
NEW TAILOR'S SHOP,
-1p1G-
"A MOS u pATT

AMOS X. BALL
WOULD respectfully inform his friends and
w the public in general, that he has opened
new
Tailoring Establishment,
IN Staunton, where he may be found ready and
willing at all times, TO do work entrusted to him,
IN the most fashionable style. From his expe-
Renee IN the business, and desire to please all
VINO may favor him with their custom, nc hopes to
receive a liberal share Of patronage.
0- All kinds of Country produce will be taken
in exchange for work
e1- Particular attention paid to Cutting and Re
pairing.
o. Shop one door above NJ Cdshinr's
Sept. 8, lS47.-3m
lust KeCetCed,
ANE TON Of Lewis White Lead. and for
~ sale by II. BERKELEY.
July 20.
BOOTS md SHOES.
z CASES BOOTS AND SHOES, assorted
- part fine, for sale by
ALEX. S. HALL.
May u, 1917.
Ono LBS. Of excellent BACON, in store. and
W." for sale by DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Sept 6. lSl7.
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lust ReCeiCeN,

EfM LBS. Of excellent BACON, in store, and
Wv" for sale by DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Sept 6. 1917.
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WOULD respectfully inform his friends and
w the public in general, that he has opened a
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1847-03-26
Gress eveuls were ex.

can forces al TamPico. Gress eveuls were ex.
pected soon.
The Brigade ofChOice veteran troops, under
Gen. Worth, was hourly expected al Tampico
from the Brazos.
Adyices from the Mexican Army give distress
sing accounts of the dePlOrable condition Of the
enemies forces.
Santa Anna had ssueda Proclamation in which
he declared that the most unexampled distress
prevails in his Army. He declares his determi-
nation to march Immediately upon tho enemy
and advises his soldiers 10 take and kill what is
necessary for their subsistence, wherever they
can find t,ss they were deserted and neglected
by their own Government.
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From the Ohio State Journal.
slavery-DOctrincs OF the Revolution
concerning it-Its present Position q
ultimate Fate.
MR. EplroR:

MR. EDIroR:
The agitation oflhe subject Of Slavery in
tho last Congress, and the position il is likely to
assume before the country, confer upon it cha
racler beyond the mere question Of party. 1t
elevated by these considerations to the dignity
Ola principle Of first magnitude, which may, il
IL true, divide men into parties. But the parties
to be formed by the agitation of this question,
VIII be divided by Il line more distinct, more en-.
during, than any which has been drawn since the
days oil the Revolution. We are warranted in
assuming this because the question involves, not
only human liberty and tho Rights of Man, but
because il draws with it that other question.
namely, the erisience of our Union on a Repun.
LicAN BASIS. Without stopping at this point to
demonstrate this poston-(which we claim is
self-evldent and made clear by tho very terms of
stating live proceed, for the benefit of the
careful observer. to state the views entertained
Slavery by the early Republican Fathers.
| The history Of our Declaration Of Indepen.
dcnce-its common history, we mean, such as
VINO wrote 1t, when it was adopted, and so on
IS well understood. But It's secret history, its
original form as it came from the hands of lis
immortal author; the debates upon iIs adoption,
me amendments il was subjected to, are not so
amiarly known. With this preface. we pro.
eeed 10 give the views entertained of Slavery by
tho committee who reported the Declaration Of
independence. This committee, il will no re-.
membered, consisted ofJefferson, Adams. Frank.
lin, Sherman, and Livingston, names sufficiently
conspicuous in the war for Liberty TO give same.
tiIy TO any opinions they would endorse. In
the original draught, unanimously reported, oc.
ours this memorable passage. Alter accusing
the King of Great Britain of melting unreasonable
lnsurrections" among our people, the Decara.
lion proceeds:
"He has waged cruel war against human ma.
't@' Itself violating iS most sacred rights Of
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The President to Mr.. Benton.
WASHINGTON, March 8.

WASHINGTON, March 8, 1847.
SIR; have given to your letter of the 9Th
instant the consideration which its importance de-
mands. In rendering to you the appointment
Of Major General in the army, earnestly desire
that the country should have the advantage Of
you conceded ability and military knowledge;
your intimate acquaintance with the Mexican
character, and your familiarity with their Ian
guage and political condition.
Immediately after your nomination as Major
General had been unanimously confirmed by
the Senate, | carefully examined the question
whether possessed the power to designate you
"a junior Major General--to the chief command
of the army in the field. The result of this ex-
animation is, am constrained to say, settled
conviction on my mind that such power has not
been conferred upon me by the existing laws.
| am fully sensible Of the exalted patriotism
which could alone have induced you to make the
personal sacrifices to which you would be sub
jected in assuming even the chief command of
the army in Mexico; and duly appreciate the
reasons you have assigned, and which may,
fear, prevent you from accepting your appoint
ment as Major General. If, on further reflec-
ton, such should be your decision, shall learn
itwith deep regret.
am, sir, with high consideration, very re-
spectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES X. POLK.
To Maj. Gen. THos. H. BENTON, Washington.
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Correspondence of the Pittsburgh Gazette,
BY Telegraph.
LATER FROM TAMPICO.

A ,elegrOphic despatch from our Philadelphs
correspondent, informs us that later adyices have
been received at New Orleans from Tampico.
Gen. Scott, who arrived at Tampico on the
18th Of February, embarked from that place on
the 2lst, for the Island Of Lobos.
Brgadier Generals Quitman, Pillow, Twggs,
and Shields, were also embarking, with their
forces, supposed to be destined also for Lobos,
but that was not certain. 1t may be for some
point nearer Vera Cruz, as a corps of observa-
lion.
About two thousand troops had already left
Tampico, and the most intense activity and the
greatest excitement prevailed among the Ameri-
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Mr.. Benton TO the President.

WASHINGTON, March 8, 1847-evening.
Sir: Your letter of this days date is Just re.
ceived; & seeingno reason for further reflection,
and wishing to avoid all delay in differing the
army, have written note TO the Adiutant Gen.
eral, TO be delivered at his Office in the morning,
declining to accept the appointment of Major
General Of the army, so kindly offered to me
by you, and so honorably confirmed by the Sem
ate.
| have the honor to be, sir, with great respect,
your friend and felow-citizen,
THOMAS H. BENTON.
To the PRESIDENT.
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Ihe following important correspondence be.
tween Mr.. Senator Benton and the President Of
the United States having become public in the
course Of yesterday, we are enabled to present il
to our readers:
Letter frcm Mr.. Benton to the President.
WASHINGTON, March 6, Is47.
SIR: Without waiting for the formality Of be-
ing presented with the commission of Major
General in the army Of the United States, | think
1t right TO inform you at once that my acceptance
or refusal of that high appointment will depend
entirely upon public and national considerations,
ofwhom you, yourself, will be the Judge. Per.
sonally can have no wish for this Office; but II
you believe that | can be Of service to the coun-
try: am willing to lOrego all private considera-
tion-separate myself from my family, under
painful circumstances; resign my place in the
Senate, which is so dear TO me-and proceed i'm
mediately 10 the theatre ofwar. My only stipu-
aton would be for the powers which deem me-
cessary to success; and these would be both mi.
litary and dipomatc-the command ofthe ar
my and authority to sign preliminares Of peace,
based uPonterms previously approved by you.
beg you TO believe, sir, that nothing selfish
or personal dictates this proposed stipulation
There is no such thing in it. 1t proceeds from a
thorough conviction that, with subordinate COM
mand, could do no good in the army; on the
contrary, that my presence there would be inn
proper and mischievous; for am known, from
my public speeches, to disapprovd the plans, both
of the late and the present commander-the de.
fensive policy of one and the San Juan of Ulua
attack of the other and this being known my
presence would operate as an implied censure
on the two generals, and might make me, in
spite ofmyself, the nucleus Of discontent and in
subordinaton. The command Of The army,
therefore, is the only military position which |
could hold in it.
Authority to conclude peace, or at least to
sign the preliminaries of peace, deem highly
essential 10 success, as it would enable the COM
mander-in-chef to take instant advantage of all
passing events, military or political, to close the
war.
Furnished with these powers, am willing to
make the sacrifices, and TO incur the responsible
ities of this high command; but leave it TO you
sir, for your free and final decision; considering
it as national question, and new one, on
whichthere is no commitment, ON either side, in
any thing that has passed.
Whatever may be the decision, my thanks &
gratitude will not be the less to you for your un-
solicited nomination of me to this high appoint
ment, nor to the Senate for its instant and una
nimous confirmation Of it. nor to the House of
Representatives for its three times virtual elec.
ton Of me to be the commander.in.chief of the
army in Mexico.
Respectfully, sir, your friend and fellow-cti.
zen, THOMAS II. BENTON.
To THE PRESIDENT.
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AN ACT to amend an act entitled "An act to
provide for an uniform standard of weights and
measures" passed February 91, Is46.
Sec. 1. BE IL enacted by the General Assem-.
bly, Of the State Of Ohio, That whenever wheat,
rye, Aax-seed, Indian corn, barley, cover-seed,
or oats, shall be sold by the bushe, and no special
agreement as to the measurment shall be mada
by the parties, the bushel shall consist of sixtv
pounds of wheat, ffy-six pounds of rye or fax.
seed, ffy.six pounds Of Indian corn, forty.eiph.
pounds Of barley, sixty-four pounds of clover.
seed, and thrty-two pounds of oats.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from and ne
ter the fourth day of July next.
Sec. 8. All laws and parts of laws inconsis,
tent with this act are hereby repealed.
WILLIAM P. CUTLER.
Speaker Of the House of Represeutatircs.
EDSON B. OLDS,
Speaker Of Tie Senate.
February R f047
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February 8, 1s47.

NOBLE ExAMPLE.-Chicago has set noble ex.
ample for the cities of the west. At an Irish Re.
lief meeting in that city on the 4th, 81 sag were
subscribed, and the Journal says this is but be.
ginning, the work of single day. Ward com.
mittees were appointed, and Thomas Dyer, ESQ.
proposed to receive all donations of produce for
Ireland, and give storage free of charge.
The amount of private remittances from the
Irish Inhabitants of Chicago to their suffering
friends in Ireland the Journal says is over g..
500.-Cleveand Herald.
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OF Slavery. Let those who would provoke the
Trial, look well 10 the issue. The North and the
West and the East, the free States, have not
sought il. But when thus boldly presented,
they will not waver in their choice between
Liberty and Slavery, whatever the "eomplai-
sance" of party leaders may assume TO do in
their behalf