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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

AT meeting of the Washington L. Society," the death
OF ROBERT PoRTERrIELD, JR having been announced
'"e following resolutions were unanimously adopted =
Resolved, LIST. That we have heard with unfcieneJ
sorrow the communication apprisng of the death of
FIELD, in.
Resolved, I'd. That we do sincerely lament the dis
Pensation OF Divine Providence which has bereaved us
OF friend, and has deprived Society of a useful
member. Which has taken from the community in
winch he lived, one whose amablc character and hon
orabie industry promised TO elevate him high stand
ing among his fellow citizens But above all do we la
ment this dispcnsation because has taken from kind
and aicc,onatc parent son, who was beloved bv all
who knew him, and whose hopes aud prospects were
but Just opening in spring tide beauty
RESOLVED, 3rd. That while sincerely svmpatbizo
Wh the bereavcd father and afflicted relatives of Cur
deceased friend, around whose vision of life brilliant
with usefulness has been drawn the sable drapery of
the tomb we do bow with submission to the mandate of
HIM who can and whose right it is take AWAY
Resolved, 4th That farther testimony of our re-
specl Tor ms memory, we wear the usual badge Of
mourning for the space Of thirty days.
Resolved, 9th. That these proceedings be publisbcd
IN the Lexington Gazette, Valley Star and Staunon
Spectator. COMMITTEES
Washington College, Sept. ii, IS47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

Mr.. Secretary Buchanan, says the Philadelphia
News, has received very severe and mortifyiny
rebuke from his own party, and in the place where
his ancient residence was fixed. The Iocofoco
convention OF Lancaster county. assembled in
Lancaster city some days ago and formed the tick
ct Tor the coming election. series of resolutions
were also adopted, in which Polk. Skunk. Iong.
streth, &c, were lauded to the skies, and among
them was the following:
Resolved, That the Democracy of Lancaster
county have full and continued confidence in the
Hon. James Buchanan, ''the favorite son of Penn
sylvania," the talented and interchangeable Sectat,rv
OF State, for his able administration Of said teiy{ii
ment
One OF Mr.. Buchanan's Oldest friends Colonel
heah Frazer. rose up immediately after its being
read, and IN language not at all courteous to Mr..
Buchanan, declared his opposition to it, Great
was the astonshment of some of the Secretary's
peculiar friends, and their anger was strong and
irothy, but it availed nothing, for the resolution
was postponed, aud Mr.. Buchanan stands con-
demned by the very men who not long since aud-
ed him as worthy of being chief Of the nation.
The Lancaster lntelligencer has an editorial ar
tice relative to the resolutions aud proceedings but
1t does not utter word concerning the rough treat
ment OF ''Pennsylvania's favorte son."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
THE WIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN

Chateaubriand, in his eloquent work entitled
"Geni du Chrstianisme.' has this beautiful pic
ture OF the wife of the Christian:
1.-The wife of the Christian is not simple NOR
tai; she is mysterious, extraordinary, angelic be-
ing; the flesh OF the flesh, the blood of the blood of
the husband. Man, in uniting himself to her. re-
gains part of his substance; his soul as well as his
body, is incomplete without his wife; he has
strength, she has beauty he labors in the fields;
he does not understand the details of domestic life
but his companion prepares the repast, and her
smiles sweeten existence. He has his crosses, and
the partner of his couch is there to soften them his
days may be sad and troubled but in the chaste
arms af,! oil his wife he finds comfort and repose-
without woman, man would be rude, gross and
solitary. Woman spreads around him the flowers
OF existence, as the creepers of the forest decorate
The majestic oak with their odorerous parlands.-
Finally, the pair live united, and in death are not
separable; in the dust they lie side by side, and
tomb"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
Total number of troops,
CAPT. CHARLES HANSON.

Among the gallant officers who fell in the late bat
ties, we observe with deep regret the name oil CAPT.
CHARLES HANSON of the Ith infantry. AT the begin
ing oil the Mexican contest, favored with
eral interesting and well written sketches from his hand
but discovering the existence of the army order prchib
ng correspondence by officers of the army, before il
was announced by the Secretary, he appraised us OF the
Tact, aud with the nice of honor and soldiers
duty which marked the man, laid aside his pen.
AT The bombardmcnt OF Fort Brown his coolncss aud
ntrcpWy were conspicuous His sallantry the storm
nS division OF Worth at Monterey won for him Cap
fancy. AT Vera Cruz he fully shared the glorics and
dangers oil his brethren arms, and al Ccrro Gordo
MS daring Yalor won the highest cncomums from his
commanding officers, the Colonel stating in his report
that he was one OF the first who placed his feet within
the browning Gibraltar which rested on the summit of
that almost inaccessible mountain Drawer n purer
and more generous spirit never breathcd In one of
ms last letters to his relatives instead oil dwelling upon
MS own participation III the recent battle of Cerro
Gordo his mind seemed occupied with the suifcrin.s
OF his wounded men, aud the pleasure which he dery
ed from seeing their happiness extra comforts
Whch he had been enabled to provide for them. Capt
Hanson was one OF the most accomplished gentlemen,
rs wen rs one OF the most chvalr0us officers in the
service and better than this, amid the temptations of
the camp and the excitement of the field maintained
To the last an exalted Christian character which COM
nadcd The love and OF those who usually
regard religion with aversion aud ritculc Most Siu
ccrcy do we sympathizc with his afflicted father Mr.
j. n Hanson, OF Washington, who has lost i'll him one
OF The remaining props OF his old age having already
given another gallant 10 the country, Capt. w. K
Hanson, who died from disease contracted in a glorious
career IN The Florida war.
Thus pass away in thc morning of their youth the
good the generous aud the brave. These the VIC
inns oil war-thcsc, and broken hearts and lesoatc
homcs lis wretchcd trophies. Richmond Republican,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
COL. JEFFERSON DAVIS.

Since the appointment of this gentleman, by the
Governor of Mississippi. to fill the place made va
cant IN the Senatorial delegation of that State, by
the death of Mr.. Speight, much speculation has a
risen as to the course he will probably take in the
Senate. Previous TO the war he was always re-
garded as staunch friend of the present National
Administration, but his opinions, it is said, have un
dergone much change. He may be friend of the
Administration still for aughi we know, but his
friendship, we shrewdly suspect, will be something
like the friendship OF Mr. Calhoun-frendshp the
Administration little desire
In his speech ut Natchez, last June on the occa-
sion OF the reception of his regiment ale dcnouc
cd, says the intelligent correspondent OF the New
York Spirit OF the Times. In no un,neas,red
terms Me conduct oftkc Government in ,citLdra,c-
ing from Gen. Taylor his troops-ieclured If he
had kno'cn TO ,chot ertent the capitalization at 6Ion
ferey had been used IN Ue United States 10 injure
Gen. Taylor, his defence ofH ,couu haze been
more comptcte-tiat he had means in his possession
that at Monterey il was noticed that those who
complained most of the capitulaiion were those who
We're not quite up TO the rank in the fight"
Certainly, he could not have chosen more ap
propriaie manner OF mantesting his friendship for
Mr.. Polk and his followers it is just that in which
such Mexican Wings" rs Webster and Corwin,
and Gentry and Schenck would have spoken.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

10" AUGUSTA County HAS DONE HER DUTY !
The whole amount required of her for the extern
sion of the Louisa Railroad by the Southern ronte
has been subscribed. Several subscription pa
PeTs nave not yet been handed in, and many of her
citizens not been solicited to give their aid Our
neigho3rs OF Albemarle may fairly infer from these
facts that she is willing and able to do more. if
it be required
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
ROBBERY At THE WARM SPRINGS

We understand that most daring robbery was com,
mittcd at the Warm Springs, on Friday night last
Inc large IRON chcs That was kept in the front
OF the Hotel, belonging TO Dr. BRocxrxrno,,,,
was carried of, about three iomths of mile and bv
means OF powder introduced through the kew hole and
slow match, was blown atoms. The Dir q oss ;s
between 1000 and $4,000. No clue as vet has beer
mad as TO who the perpetrators wce and no account Of
inc money, though arrest or two had been made A
SZO bill and all the drafts, checks &c. were untoucb
ca we nope the perpetrators of this deed NAV he
brought TO pUnishncnt.-AuguSt Democrat
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
SALTILLo, MEXICO, AUG. IS. IS47

Dear -; write to inform you that LAMBERT
is no more He died to-day at 20 minutes past
eleven My heart is too iull to write. He was 50
good a youth 50 exemplary soldier, that gtieye
i0f INN as tor son. An opportunity Offers to send
Tins by gentleman who will oyertaGe tire mail at
Monterey can say no more.
Yours Sc
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
LIUET. KINNEY.

This young recruiting officer is now in Western Vr
ginIa using all his influence TO cnis enough men TO fiji
up The Virginia Regiment that Regiment having LOST 3,
good many by death and sickness. lie has been ndcs
gaoIc IN MS cNcrtons 10 enlist but far his efforts
have proven unsuccessful. If men could he Connd 20
willing to enlist he has proven himself by cxcrtion
10 get Them TO enter the army his number Womb Inc
SINCE have been made up cvisbWg Chronicle.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
FASHIONABLE MAINTAINING.

1--WE Misses RooT would respectfully inform
their friends and the public of Staunton and
vicinity, that they have taken a room at Mr.. SEE
LY's, where they purpose carrying on the above
business. Their work will be of the neatest kind,
and done in the most fashionable style. They will
De thankful for a call from all who wish work in
Their line, and feel assured they will be able to
please. TStannton. Sept. %. 1917.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
The RAILROAD.

MIR. KUPeR's Report OF his surveys of the two
rival routes for the extension OF the Louisa Rail.
road may be found in to-day's paper. 1t vii be
seen that he recommends to the Company the adop-
ton OF the route by Rockfish Gap as the most pro
per- not only to reach the Valley of Virginia, bnt
for the ultimate extension Of the road to the Ohio
river.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
NOW RECEIVING,

1T THE SIGN or THE INDIAN.
VOO BOXES of Tobacco, comprising all quail
AOO ties, SIS, los and ID. Lump, which we
will sell at low prices and on liberal terms Part
OF this lot has been put up expressly for our retail
sales by one OF the best Manufacturers in the State
and invite all lovers of good article to give as
a call. Also large assortment Of Segarsy Smds
king Tobacco, Pipes, &C., SC.
G. r. COCHRAN & co.
Sept %, lS47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

AS The Funeral Procession ola young Girl was
moving through New Orleans on the l7ib nll. the
horse which was drawing the hearse started Off At
full speed. The coffin was flung on the banquette,
and the body rolled out WV
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
vi A r r lie ID.

On Wednesday the Sth inst, by Rev. VIM. Erwin,
Mr.. JoHN p. ERvIN, to Miss ELtzABETH daughter of
Samuel Ruckman Esq, of Back Creek, Highland Coun-
ty, Va.
On Thursday the 9th, by the same, Mr. CALEB
GARDNER, TO Miss ELIZABETH, daughter of Robert Err
win, SEN, of Highland County.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

The Native American National Convention
which met at Philadelphia few days AGO. adopt
ed resolution declining TO make any distinct nom
lnatlon for the Presidency, but by unanimous
vote recommended Gen. Taylor 70 the people of
the United States for that office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

beef the latter had shot. which finally proceeded
to blows and the Of firearms and two of the for
mer Were killed.
wrote yesterday by Mr. English, discharged
Sergeant OF Capt Roane's company, who expects
to pass through Slaunton ON his way home
Yours, Sc
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

90 Zen. Paroles is said to have been present
with Gen. Valencia at the battle of Coutreras. and
assisted In ordering and directing the movements
of the command
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22
TROOPS ON THE RIO GBANDE

correspondent Of the New Orleans National thus
sums up the troops who to remain between Braso
Island and Buena Vista:
Brasos Island, company LIST artillery Iii
Point Isabel, company 18th do 10,
Fort Brown, company ID do. 9:
Matainoras, & companies, . of 10th infantry, of
mounted volunteers, 5II
Camargo, &c. II companies, 5 Of 9th infantry, 5
OF Sd Dragons, | OF lth artillery, OF mounted
volunteers, Il3a
Ccrralvo, companies 10Th infantry, 4OS
Monterey, accompanies L 9th infantry, SOL
Camp near Monterey, D companies Sd artillery,
o; 2d dragons, l OF mounted volunteers, Ala
Buena Vista, SaltiIlo Sc, II companies, 2l9l
Total number of trOoDs Es6.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

&C. Gen. Santa Anna attributes his i'll success in
the battles of COuberds and Churubusco 10 the dis
obedience OF one of his Generals
whom ne had ordered on the morning of the 18th
10 quiz San Angel and fall back on the VILLAGE Coy
destroyed the whole plan of his operations and
made himself responsible for the defeat of the Mex-
lean arms. This is the best excuse Santa Anna
has yet given the Mexican people for the loss Of a
battle, and he has been obliged to give GOOD many
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

% The following named gentlemen were ap-
pointed at meeting of the citizens of Augusta on
Saturday last 10 represent the interests of this
county at the meeting Of the Stockholders of the
Louisa Railroad Company to be held at Louisa
Courthouse on tomorrow:
"A. II. H. STUART, r. J. MrcmE. Jso. Nc
CUE, WIN. NJ. TATE and Ro8ERr g. BROOKE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

The Hon. Geo. III. Profit, formerly Member
OF Congress from Indiana and recently Minister to
brazil, died In Louisville, Ky, ON the 9TH inst.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

10 Major Gaines and Midshipman Ropers. who
recently escaped from Mexico. were in the late hat
tIes--he former on the staff of Gen. Scott. the lat
ter on that of Gen Pillow.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

o. The two guns which were taken by the
Mexicans at Buena Vista were rccapiured in one
Of the late BATTLES by the 9TH Artillery. TO which
regiment they formerly belonged.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

" In the recent battles before the city of Mex
Ico our loss in killed, wounded and missing. was
one thousand and seventeen.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-22

Poor Lambert is no better. We (the ofiicers)
mad HIM brought from The Hospital to our room
some days ago, where he receives every attention
possible, but fear that ali efforts TO save him
VIII be In vain. This is his first sckness-and
never was there better soldier. lie was alw,vs
able Tor duty, and as willing as he was able.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-27
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.
ROCKINGHAM-T9 DELEaATEs. |


All the county heard from but Port Republic
and Gov. Mcdowell, Dem, has ior Congress
1904, ami A. s. Gray, Wing, 25s. Messrs. Ba'e
and Maiiz, Dem, elected 10 House. The Hari
sonburg Register gives the following returns,
showing, with the letter from Shenandoah, that
The "Tenth Legion" is still as true as STEEL
"Ahhoush the vote taken was comparatively
thin one, owing 10 the busy situation OF many
OF our farmers, yet the result shows that oll
Rockingham tGod bless her y ia where she ever
has s,cod-or the side OF her country and DeHio-
cracy. Where now are the boastings ana p"
pheces of The Federai;s;s about deiecVon III '"e
Democratic ranks OF Rockingham
.For Consress-McDoweii 1904; Gray 2a".
For House OF Delega,es-Bare 7e5i Mar'I
I'll; Stevens 5s5; Ealper 372 ,,,.,. ~
"'Horor TO rhom Honor IS due '-"niis' NJ
praise and credit is due 10 Rockingham eer.,al. :.
" for The renewed evidence she has iurnisnea o.
regard for correct principles, especial honor -
dne 10 the intelligent and independent Repuoii-
cans of Sparapois and Brooks Gap Tor the
strong vote poIed on Thursday. Th:se cheers
for The unerrifed and un,ramelled voters OF Spar
tapolis and the Gar and Thousand cheers for
Democratic Rockingham generally"
SHENANDOAH.
To,he Editors of The Enquirer:
WOODSTOCK, VA, April %.
Gentlemen: scHd yen the result OF our eisc.
ton Yesterday The Democratic ma!oTItY lol
Congress ensures The success OF Gov. Mcdowell
if doub, could be entertained. baroees I"Io-
ri;v in This county pretty certainly Indicates MS
olec,:an m the Senate:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-27
DEATHS.

Died, 1T the residence of her husband, hnder.o, j,
Abraham, in the county Of EuchiE CHAM, on Tuesd, !,
the 9th April, la47, Mrs. JANE q. ABRAHAM, uhs
33rd wear OF her aye, after lingering and prcse,.s
illness of upwards Of three manths, which she H..
with exemplary fortilude leaving large family and
wide circle Of friends TO mourn their oss-a los, n
deed. 10 society, to all who knew her. but still mr.,
trying loss TO her absent husband. better and pc,
woman never lived, more respected and les.c
May her beeaved husband and distant relations Gerr
comfort from the reflection that she was respected -.
esteemed by all who knew her. friend who kn,u
her long and well offers this small tribute of re,ge,:
honor of her memory. z
lJ- Viii. and Christian Advocate will please toor
Died. on the l7ih April, at the residence II his a.
Dir. Robert Harding, IN Luntnburg county, aii-, !.
we're but short attack Of sickness, which lie bol- a
Christian for,itude, WIN. HARDING. lie len any,.
rous friends and relatives To his unm.'.
loss For the last five years he has cen 4 mr,fs,,
The Camphellite Church, and il Is hoped he is nov >,
loving that reward In Heaven so justly his due ufo
| this earth. J. r. T.
Died, at Toersviile Louisa county, on Sunday A.,
18Th, from Acute Enterits, aged year and W..
| months WILLIAM OVERTON, elcesi son of Rem.
| o. and Ann VI Davis. Thus has Death rudel, uyst.
this sanctuary Of peace. ard torn ffcm y. mlt.ls IN,
who was just tsginnins 10 "put forth the tender .sy
Of Hope - and hus, meath his wiIhering tonch rsss
ded away, and passed from the Garth ss gentle i-a
| the ever.iar and lovely form II an innccen, child
Dust has sought IT, kindred dust and deep The d,,.
bosom of tie earth the ashes OF slnirss boy ale nav
fast ria Cling with those OF It's mother earth b, =.
| ..vita spark'-the immortal and undying spiri-f,,.
from It's cold tenrmeHtof clay has asct naed 10 81.
rit land - ihere 10 mngle It's pure spirit with ih,s.
others, kindred and consenla with lis own.--a,s
while the lot Tears Gf afiictlon now falling ibfl
aud fasi-houeh 10 the soul Of parental aeciion n,
bitter 10 reflect that, beneath The damp. cold earth Il
the bosom OF the silent tomb, amidst the cherries H.
and shroud is calmly Ieposing that remains al lin
they loved as Others could not love; yet there ~
light of Faith and Hope is ever shedding ! r,dnt,.
calm ana pnre--and. above the black coffin ant noun
Ing PAIL amidst the deepest gloom and crsoa.iuu ii .
tomb, Angel voices ever whispering nigh. "Sata
little children 10 come unto me, and forbid theE III
Tor Of snch is tho Kingdom of Hraven!'
"Calm on the bosom of thy God,
Young spirit. rest thee now
Even while with us thy footsteps troll,
His soul was on thy brow" ?
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-27

supply Of Indian Corn, waited into The Gov. ;,
Cork, the last few days, and The Free Gil, ca rsos.
daily expected, have had an unexpected elfee, :,
The Corn Market Maize has fallen from flo o q
Flo The Ion. In The alkes, hour O! calami,y =. :.
should not despair The mcrcles oil HE Iord ", NC
above all His wondrous works. am re,olysa
God willing, TO leave Ireland for he States nss,
summer. II shall be my constant anxious pra -.
that The Lord may remove every obslaclc. ard
low me 10 indulge this darling desire Of nv bs.
As soon as the expected Bread-sluff vessels NIL,
arrive in Cork, shall have The pleasure Of W..
ing to you again, expressing my thanks. prese,
ing kindest remembrance 10 ailmy friends. -
have the honor TO be,
Dear Mr.. Weed, yours afiecIionaely
THEOBALD MATTHEW
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-27
VIRGINIA RESOURCES.

II has been said thai The Virginia coal, SO lni-
potant an element o. The wealth Of our Stale,
eanno, be used with advantage in The navy-lhe
preference being given 10 The Cumberland and
Piisburg article. We have recently heard some
facts, which We deem it just 10 our golfers TO lay
before The public. We learn ha! on The last trip
OF the steamer Mississippi 10 he Gulf OF Mexico
she used some Of The Richmond coal, which was
thought TO be superior 10 the Cumberland and
Piusburg.
As further evidence, we have been favored
with The following letter. which bears high tesli'
mony TO the value of Cur coal for purposes Of
steam. 1t is addressed 10 the shipping clerk Of
the Black Helh Coal Mining Company.
We hope soon TO see The Virginia coal proper
ly estimated by the Government. In many OF the
Northern cities, it is now consumed in large
quantities, in preference TO Northern and British
coal:
u. S. Rev. STEAMER "LEoARE,"(
Washington, April 3d. l647. !
Sir: You having requested me, when in Rich
mond, Virginia, TO furnish you with a report Of
the quality OF The Black Helh Coal, received from
your yard on board of this vessel, cheerlully
comply, and have no hesitation in saying that ii
is The best qualify OF Bituminous coal that have
ever used 1t burns freely, makes steam very
fast, easy TO FIRE with, leaves no cinker, and but
few ashes; and its consumption compared with
other buminous Goals that have ever used, is
much smaller have no hesitation in recon-.
mending it, in the highest terms, as an article tor
use in steam vessels.
You are at liberty TO use this in any way thai
you may deem best, 10 advance the reputation OIL
the Black Heth Coal Of Virginia.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN DOUGHERTY,
Chief Engineer,
u. S. Rev. Marine.