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o. There is no news Of importance from the seat
of war. Gen. Scott, at last accounts, was still at
Puebla, and Gen. Taylor at the Walnut Springs,
neither having sufficient force to make forward
move. What object our Government may have
in view in thus permitting armies to remain so
long inactive for want of renforcements, is to US
one Of the greatest of mysteries. True, we have
gained but little by the splendid victories which
have already been achieved, and the President
may be thinking whether it would not be wise
step in him to adopt the plan proposed by Gen.
Taylor, for the conduct Of the war, almost at its
commencement. Certainly, had that plan been
adopted at the time it was proposed, the Country
would have been spared many valuable lives, and
millions Of her treasure; and instead of having
nothing to boast of but barren victories she might
at this time probably be enjoying the blessings Of
peace.
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OUIl. q. ,. n
JAS. w. TAYLOR, ESQ.,, Cincinnati, OH,
WASHINGTON COLLEGE.

We have never before in our community had
two more exciting and interesting days than were
last Friday and Saturday, the days set apart for the
concluding exercises of our College. On FRIDAY
morning procession of the Students and Alumni OF
the College was formedupon College Green and pro-
ceeded thence to the old PRESBYTERIAN church ia
listen to the addresses of Rev Stuart Robinson of
Kentucky, who had been invited by the Literary
Societies of the College to address them. and Of
MIR. ID. e. Anderson, who had been chosen by
the Alumni as their Orator.
The following was the order of Exercises:
L. Introductory prayer by Rev. j. Hendren, D.
d., of Augusta.
2; SautatOry Grafton, by John d. Sterritt, of
Rockbridge County, Va.
3. Grafton, by James ID. Campbell, of Lexine-
d. Grafton, by F. t. Glasgow, of Rockbridge
D. OIatlon, by w. Patton, of Fincastle, Va.
o. Cincinnati Grafton, by Jno W. Holcombe, of
Madison, Indiana.
Z. Valedictory Grafton. by Henderson NJ Bell,
of Augusta county, Va.
g. Masters Grafton, by Peter Saunders, ESQ.
of Franklin Co. Va.
- Baccalaureate Address and Conferment of
Degrees, by President Ruffner
The following is list of the gentlemen on whom
literary degrees were conferred at the commence
mcnt:
The degree of Bachelors of Arts was conferred
u regular course on MeSSrs JOhn w. ftOcombe,
Henderson M. Bell, Samuel d. Campbell, Fran
els 4. Glasgow, William II. Patton, George p.
Kyle, and James l.. Patton.
The degree Of Master Of Arts was conferred in
regular course on the following alumni of the Col
lege, viz:
David c. Anderson, Joseph r. Glasgow, Will
liam Glasgow, John S. Fisher, and Peter Saunders,
Esqures.
And the honorary degree of Masters Of Arts was
conferred on Lyttleton Waddell, Esq, Principal
Of the Stanton Academy
The honorary degree ofDoctor of Divinity was
conferred on the Rev. Samuel Williamson, Presi-
dent of Davidson College, N. c..
And on the Rev. Ebenezer Presley, President
Of Erskine College, S. G.. Leo. Gas
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DNlNEN| s. M0Nnss.
DEALERS In
PIANO-FORTES.
BOOKS AND STATIONARY.

LIAVE on hand, and continue to receive frorr
A H. Worcester, supplies Of his celebrated
French Grand Action Pianos; they are from six
to seven octaves, in Rosewood and Mahoeanv ca
ses. and of the latest styles of finish.
Mr.. Worcesters Pianos will be found to combine
every requisite, not only desirable but absolutely
necessary to the perfection Of Piano-the great
size and strength Of the tinbers, in the frames are
surprising, and curously arranged, SO as to resist
the tension of the strings-and his skill and supe-
rior Workmanship in this particular, and the seq
soned wOod which he uses, renders them not only
durable, but capable Of any service to which they
may be subjected, and retain good tone to the
last. lie excels, too, in producing clear and ar
ticulate, yet sweet tone-and all his instruments
have singularly perfect touch. The delicacy Of
the machinery may be imagined, when through II
may be expressed every shade Of feeling, and
sounds brought forth, which arc often more deli
cate than song.
To those in want of a superior instruments. we
beg to say, examine them before purchasing.
o. Orders from the country will receive promts
attention, and be executed 10 the entire satisfaction
OF the purchaser, both as to price and quality.
o. written guarantee will accompany each In
srnment sold and should they not prove to b, az.
ter the most rigid examination, of acknow lodged
superiority, the purchase money will DO refunded.
Pianos tuned and repaired in the best manner
| by an experienced workman.
| We beg to refer to the following testimonials,
PIANO-FORTES.
| We gladly take the opportunity of the present
great concourse of strangers in our city, to speak OF
the Piano Fores of Mr.. Worcester. Having occa-
sion to purchase an instrument, we consulted a
distinguished professor of the Piano Forte, and by
his recommendation, applied to Mr. W., and, we
are happy to say, with entire satisfaction as to
quality and price, There is always certain fash
ion, even about musical instruments; but, fortu-
nately, the tone and finish of good Piano Forte
can stand upon their own intrinsic merit, which is
obvious to the general judgment; and we venture
to assure those who about purchasing that they
will not be disappointed if they try Mr.. Worces-
ters Pianos. The one which yielded ST. $50, at
Stewards, for the Irish, was of his manufacturc-
~ Y. Christian Inquirer.
1.-The reputation of Mr.. Worcester's Pianos Is
such, that 1t is almost unnecessary to offer any
commendatory remarks as to the quality of tone.
elegance of workmanship, or general excellence
1t IS sufficient for the purpose to state, that they
are not excelled in any respect. They are in ma
hogany and rosewood cases, from six to seven &C.
taves. Those in want Of really good instruments,
which they may purchase with perfect confidence
should by all means examine those of his manufac.
ture.."-.N Y Mirror
| July Is, lS47
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HAIL SToRM.-The American of Peoria, H.,
states that that city was visited by terrific hail
storm Saturday the 10Th ult. Many Of the
hailstones weighed from three to five ounces, and
in some places fell to the depth Of five six inch
es. Windows were broken, fruit dashed from the
trees, gardens destroyed, and forest grove near
the city completely stripped of its leaves. The
American estimates the damage to property, in the
town alone, at Sc, 900.
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THANKS.

Among the other sparkling productions Of fancy
with which the administration press abounds, is a
report that the Mexican Congress has passed vote
ofthanks to Mr.. COrwn of Ohio. The next thing
they ought to do, is to thank Polk for admitting
Santa Anna to Mexico. The rascals ough. to have
done that first. Corwn only said that if he were
Mexican, instead of an American, he would well
come the invader ''with bloody hands and hospi-
pltabe grave" Polk, as an American, gave the
Mexicans miscreant whose "bloody hands" have
welcomed THIRTEEN HUNDRED Americans
to "hOsptable graves"
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HINTS TO FARMERS.

Tomatoes make excellent preserves
Toads are the very best protection of cabbage
against lice.
Plants, when dropping, are revived by a few
grains Of camphor.
Pears are generally improved BY grating on the
mountain ash.
Sulphur is valuable in preserving grapes, &c.,
from insects.
Lard never spoils in warm weather, if it is cook
ed enough in frying out.
In feeding with corn, 60 lbs. ground goes as far
as 100 lbs. in the kernel
Corn meal should never be ground very fine. 1t
Injuries the richness of it.
Turnips of small size have double the nutricious
matter that large ones have.
Ruta Baga is the only root that increases in nu-
triciOus qualities as ii increases in size.
Sweet olive oil is certain cure for the bite of
rattlesnake. Apply it internally and externally.
Rats and other vermins are kept away from grain
by sprinkling of garlic when packing the sheaves.
Money skilfully expended in drying land by
draining or otherwise, will be returned with ample
interest.
To cure scratches on a horse, wash the legs with
warm soapsuds, and then with beef brine. Two
applications will cure in the worst case
Timber cut in the spring and exposed to the
weather, with the bark on, decays much sooner
than if cut in the fall.
Experiments show apples to be equal to potatoes
to improve hogs, and decidedly preferable for feed
ing cattle.
CURIosrTy.--A traveller going from Erie to
Pittsburg fell in with Yankee, both being mount
cd on horses. The first rather inclined to tact
turnity, and bore with great patience the questions
with which the New Highlander bored him from
time to time Finally, upon the Yankee noticing
that he had lost and enguring the reason, he
REPLIED 81 will tell, you my friend, if you will pro-
mise on your honor to ask more questions.''-
The promise was made. Well, said the stranger
cit was bit off," The Yankee rode on in silence
for several miles but in an agony of curiosity. AT
last i'm transport Of despair he exclaimed, Ivow ia
gracious 81 would give shilling to know what bi,
it off.'-Cin. Advertiser.
WIT REwARDED.-At a review, once, Napole-
on's hat accidentally fell off, when young lieuten.
ant stepped forward, picked it up and presented il
to him.
Thank you, captain said the Emperor mad
verten,ly
In what regiment sire p inquired the sub, quick
as lightning.
Napoleon smiled, and forthwith promoted the
witty youth to cap,aincy.
ANEcpoTE OF JoHNsoN-When Bolingbroke
died, he bequeathed the publication Of his books
to Mallet Johnson Observed
ellis lordship has loaded bunderbuss against
religion, and has left scoundrel to pull the trigger
Being reminded Of this afterwards the doctor
exclaimed.
.'Dd really say sop
eyes, sir"
81 am heartily glad ofit," he replied.
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CAPT. WEJGHTMAN.

This young officer, who commanded the artille
ny at the battle of Sacramento, and who accompa.
MED Col. Doniphan throughout his long march, has
fact upon which he may be congratulated almos,
as much as upon his gallantry in battle. An ex-
tract OF a letter from Capt Weightman, published
in the Richmond Republican, says:
81 have, as far as am at this moment informed
to congratulate myself upon circumstance peculiar
to my company. In campaign of one year,
marching as we have a distance Of five thousand
miles. have not lost man by sickness OF from
wounds received in battle. | will go homo with
my whole company, except the arm of one man,
ssnputated ia consequence Of wound received in
battle"
The Captain adds, that his own health is excel
lent, with the exception Of ga slight cold, contract
ed from sleeping under roof
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The New York Courier, speaking Of the late &C
counts from Mexico, says
The want of men to follow up his victory at Ger
70 Gordo, has compelled Gen Scott TO await at
Puebla the arrival Of reinforcements, and has thus
enabled the Mexicans again to rally and dispute his
march. Here again, as at Resaca, and Buena Wis
a the failure ofthe Administration to fulfil its pro-
misses, and furnish the men and means needed by
our Generals at the critical moment OF their victo-
res, has prolonged the and vastly increased its
cost in blood and in treasure.
Gen Scott, at the last accounts, was at Puebla,
with about A 800 men, awaiting the arrival of Gems.
Cadwallader and Pillow with 400 and 800 re-
spectively. When his force shall have been thus
augmented he will probably advance, at the head
of less than 5000 troops against city of 10000
inhabitants, and defended by 10 cannon and &c, 900
soldiers. That he will prove successful, we shall
not permit ourselves to doubt but for thus placing
him and his command in position ofextreme peril,
when victory and safety can only be achieved by
what may be regarded almost miracle, the
Administration deserves the execration Of every
citizen.
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o-On the occasion of the recent Centennial
Celebration Of the New Jersey College, referred to
by our correspondent, we learn from the New York
Gazette, Walter C.. Preston, Esq, of Virginia, a
youthful alumnus Of the institution, delivered an
address which is spoken Of in the highest terms of
praise. No better idea, says the Gazette, can be
given Oft than by citing the opinion of the vene-
rable DR.. Miller, who pronounced the only speech
he had ever heard which was beyond criticism =
Mr.. Preston is at present practising law in New
York
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Guerrilla War-The term guerrilla is dmi-
nutive of the Spanish word guerra war and lite
rally signifies little war; 1t is mode of war
fare scarcely, fiat all, removed from that adopted
by the aborgines, both being characterized by want
of concert in the leaders Of different parties and by
the merciless destruction of women children and
unarmed prisoners The only countries in which
this system has ever been praciised Syria, Cir
cassia, Algeria, Spain and Mexico, and it seems
therefore that portion OF Arabian blood is necessa-
sary to give disposition for this semi barbarious mode
Of warfare, distinguished for cruelty and its concom-
itan vice Of cowardce. We need not remind our
readers that the Mexicans derive this Arabic char
acteristic from their Hispano Moorish ancestors.
Charleston Patriot.
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eo-J. r. Chandler, in his valedictory to the
readers Of the u s. Gazette, explains the secret Of
his success. He says:
"Montb after month, year after year, did l at
tend personally TO school of more than hun
dred scholars, during seven hours of the day, and
then write editorials, collect and select the news,
do all the reporting, and much Of the correspon-
dence, of the daily paper retiring, with the COM
panion Of my abors, at two and three o'clock in the
morning from the office, 10 iabors after three
or four hours attempt to Sleep"
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ono one can support me who opposes the war
he's ,oorSe than a MEXICAN Cen. TauLdr.
We find the foregoing paragraph in yesterday
Enquirer, under The striking caption Of General
Taylor's rebuke of the anti-war Wings" Will
the Enquirer be good enough to tell us on what oc-
casion Gen. Taylor uttered this remark, and where
ii may be found ?
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The Wings Of Georgia have nominated Gen.
Duncan l.. Clinch, the hero Of Withlacoochee, as
their candidate for Governor. The Lccofoco can
didste is Mr.. Towns.
The Wing Convention, which nominated Gen.
G, passed resolutions nominating Gen. Taylor for
tho Presidency.
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SAD Acknowledging the firing of the
national salute by the Grays, in Richmond on Mon
day. gentleman by the name of Brown Kill
led by ball, fired by one ofthe company. Itseems
his gun was loaded with bali and three buckshot,
and at the third round, Mr.. B. who was standing
ten PAGES in front of the company, was almost in
stantly killed, the ball carrying away the greater
part Of his head. This is lamentable occurrence,
and is the result Of the most sheer carelessness and
wanton neglect.
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o. The Weekly National Intelligencer has been
enlarged to twice Its former size, and is furnished
to subscribers at advance of but one half upon its
former subscription price.
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The Romny (Va) Inteligencer informs US that
Isaac Roby, arrested on charge Of having killed
VIM. J. Armstrong, one of the deputy sherifs Of
Hampshire county, while serving process. after
an elaborate examination, has been sent on by the
examining court for further trial joseph Garrett,
Nathan Harrison and Rueben Grayson, charged
with aiding and abetting Roby , were acquitted by
the unanimous decision of the court.
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WAR WAsTE.-TheNe New Orleans Bulletin saws:
sAn intelligent merchant Of this city, who left Vera
Cruz on the It'll June, informs us that he learned
from undoubted authority, that the demurage Of
the vessels then a; anchorage, in the employ Of the
United States, was about 5000 dollars day, or at
the rate of $4,000 per month"; but that during the
preceding month it was at one time upwards of
$4,000 per day.
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Gen. Pillow, in conversation with Gen. Taylor
about the battles Of Palo Alto and Resaca de la
Palma, (says the Knoxville Tribune) remarked
that had he been in command Of the army, he
thought he should have brought on those battles
differently Taylor, looking him full in the
face, replied, 81 haze no doubt uou ,popd. sir.O
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DocToRs DHFER.-The Richmond Enquirer
thinks Santa Anna a very Indifferent officer, and
that therefore it not such a very unwse step for
MIR. Polk to admit him to Mexico. The Secretary
Of War, on the contrary, in announcing the battle Of
Buena Vista, says the Mexican soldiers were '.Icd
By their most experienced general
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o. An election took place in New Hampshire
on Thursday last for two members Of Congress
The Wings succeeded in electing both of their
candidates, viz: Gen. WILSON and Mr. Tuck.
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Gen, Taylor has cordially co-operated with the
President in all his measures relative to the war.
Washington Union.
Has he indeed replies Prentice. Did he cor
daily cooperate with the Administration when it
stripped him of his regulars at Buena Vista? Did
he cordially cooperate with the Administration,
when it attempted to subject him to the command
Of lawyer in the shape Of a lieutenant general ?
Did he cordially cooperate with the Administra-
ton when it undertook to rebuke him for his letter
to Gen Gaines, by the revival of an obsolete army
order, 'hreate ming him with expulsion from the SER
vice. Or does he now cordially cooperate with
the Administration when it undertakes to keep him
shut up at Monterey, by denying to him such re-
Inducements as would enable him to march upon
the city of Mexico?
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~ During the past week we received several
communications, the publication of which we are
compelled to defer until our next issue. Among
them is one from highly esteemed correspondent,
giving graphic account Of the Commencement at
Washington College, the non appearance Of which
in this paper we exceedingly regret.
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The Union, giving an account of recentdespatch-
es from the Army says several Of the soldiers
sick in the hospitals Of Vera Cruz, Jalapa, Perote
and Puebla." We presume the word hundred
was intended to follow Several The correspon-
dent of the Philadelphia Chronicle says there were
nine hundred in the hospital at Jalapa, and twice
that number in the hospitals at Vera Cruz.
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Do Since the receipt of the late foreign news,
the price Of flour and grain has fallen rapidly. In
Philadelphia and Baltimore, during the latter part
Of the past week, -four was ceiling at $3.50.
As the new crop goes into market, prices will no
doubt recede still further.
In Richmond, on the 9TH inst, -four was dull at
1915.
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THE TARIFF

Bread s.ufts are sill on the decline What is
the matter2 Isn't there screw loose somewhere
in the Tariff Of '462 We were told the farmers
were indebted to that for the high prices. WHY,
then, does it permit them to be reduced2
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-15

o. A Locofoco meeting was held in Harrisburg
,(Pa.,) on Saturday the Goth ult., which nomina-
ted Gen. Taylor for the Presidency
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WINCHESTER, July 9, 1847.
A SPECIAL meeting Of the Stockholders of
4 this Bank for the election of Directors IF the
Branch to be established at Stanton will be held
at the Banking House, in Winchester, on Wednes-
day the 18th day Of August next. at II o'clock,
A. NJ. H. NJ. BRENT. Cash.
July Is, lS47-tm
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GEN. TAYLOR'S OPINION.

We have before us a letter addressed to us
from perfectly reliable source in Mexico, from
which we venture TO make the following extract
"You are authorized by the highest authority to
say, that Gen. Taylor looks for nothing, and asks
for nothing. beyond this but that, if the peo-
pic of the United States choose To elect him their
President, he will feel bound to serve them. He
,cH not, ho,cerer be party candidate, nor accept
the nomination ola Convention or Caucusof either
party If the people, irrespective Of party, choose,
in their primary meetings, TO nominate him, and
then elect him. he will accept the responsible office
with grateful feelings-though, if he consulted his
own wishes, he would prefer to retire within the
quiet bosom of his family, at the conclusion Of the
war"
Our friend adds what he knows personally, that
"Gen. Taylor is thoroughly Whig-Tarif, Dstri-
bution," Sc, &c.-Rich. Rep July9.
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Or The umor Of the probable return Of FIX Sen
ator Evans OF Maine, to the House of Representa-
tives OF the United States, is contradiced by the
pspers published in his Congressional District.
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ECCLESIASTICAL NOTICE.

49, LEXINGTON PREsBrTERY will meet at
gHS Thinking Spring Church, on Thurs
day, the 18th instant, at III O'Clock, A. NJ.
j. A. VAN LEAR, s. c.
July Is, lS47.
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nU- Lieut.. Mahan died Of the wounds received
In tho duel with Lieut.. Munford, at China.
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r o u "A g e q .

100 BOXES Of superior Manufactured TO-
tOO BACCO, of assorted brands part "Su't
Cared" which will be sold extremely low. pur-
chasers are respectfully invited to give us call
ALSO, IN STORE,
10000 Half Spanish Segars,
10000 Cazadores do
10000 Regalias do
5000 La Norma do
10000 Cheroots Havana" do
10000 Principles, very fine.
5000 Plantation do
Snuffs of every kind, SNUFF, BOXES, PIPES,
STEMS; Also, 100 Resms Wrapping Paper.
G. 7. COCHRAN g. co.
July Is, 1917.
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N A RRlED.
July Is, 1884,

On the 9TH inst, by the Rev. J. Wanless, MIR. A
BnAHAM May, Of Highland Co., to Mrs. MARGARET
GRIMES, of Pocahontas.
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Or Mr.. BEAL. son Of the late Inspector, has
been appointed Flour Inspector, at ScottsvilIe.