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POETRY.
MEMORY.

i am an old man-vcry old;
My hair is thin and gray;
My hand shakes like an autumn leaf,
That wild winds toss all day.
Beneath the penthouse of my brows,
My dim and watcry ewes
Clean like faint lights within a pile,
Which half IN ruin lies.
All the dull years of middle age
Have faded from my thought;
While the long-vanishcd days of youth
Seem ever nearer brought
Thus, often at the sunset time,
The wales in shadow rest,
While cycrmore purple glow
Gilds the far mountains crest.
Der happy childhood's sports and plays,
Youths friendship and youths love,
/ Oft times brood in memory,
AS DER its nest the dove.
In fancy through the fields stray,
And by the river wide;
And see once beloved face
Still smiling at my side.
sit in the old parlour nook,
And SHE sits near me there;
We read from the same book-my cheek
Touching her chestnut hair.
have grown old-oh, very old!
But she is ever young,
As when through moonlit alleys green
We walked, and talked, and sung.
She is unchanged-I sec her now
As in that last, last view,
When by the garden gate VIC took
A smiling short adieu.
oh Death, thou hast charmed touch,
Though cruel tits and cold;
Embalmed by thee in memory,
Love never can grow old.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

There can be no doubt as to the disingenuousness
OF the assertion CT the President that Congress de-
clared almost unanimously that the Mexican war
was begun by Mexico. The Wings and Mr.. Cal
noun protested against this declaration most ear
nestly and tried to have it stricken from the pre-
amble OF the bill but the Locofocos had the control
and refused to strike it out. The Wings then.
while protesting against the preamble, voted for
the bill, the object of which was to send relief to
Cen Taylor's army, then reported 20 be surrounded
by large number of Mexicans.
We do not think it becomes any Whig to Get
angry at these perversons of truth They are
confessions, so far as they go, that tho war is not
deiensi6le by the trnh-that the truth alone will
not Justify it, but that dsingenuous prevarcations
must be called in 10 its aid. Such confession from
me very author of the war is well worth having.
we thank the President for it--that is the saw we
thank him for it as q confession. We do not thank
nm, or any man, for misrepresentation of the
truth.-ITenton State Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

WHAT NExr?--Mr. J. n. S., in this village
cams to possess Letters Patent for an nreoious
iie'S sNes', which is thus described The bot
t0h OF the nest is 50 constructed as TO let The eoo
through, and out of sight, when the hen tutys
round to view her production, cacking her delight
the while, she is asOnished TO find the nest cr,9v
so naturally eupposing bersolf mistaken. chr
gam sits down and lays another eer--a1d So on q.
un'u Inc necessary number Of eggs required are oh
'alned Mr. ;. does not manufacture the nest buf
olers tights Tor sale. This nest would be an
Matching Machino."- Perry Democrat. ss
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
Lancaster { Pa.) Union s. Tub,o,,

Dick R, the cleverest wag of the age, was
passing through Stae-street to his lodgings, at a
rather late hour, and accidently looking in the late
General Morton's window, observed him., with
three friends, enjoying rubber at whist Dick
rang the beil--the servant opened the door, and
DICK told him to request the General Gan entire
stranger) to step into the hall, gentleman wished
to speak TO him. The servant returned, saving.
the General was engaged. SEQ back, - said Dick
land tell him must see him; have business of
Importance" The servant returned and the Gen
eral, the most affable of men, came bowling into the
hall. "Ah! my dear Sir" said Dick, taking him
by the hand, 8! was just passing by your house,
casually looked IN, saw you engaged in game OF
whist, and thought I'd stop and askswlla,'s
trumps.o
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Taylor, by the Legislature ofLousiana, took place
on the End inst, and is described as being most
imposing and touching ceremony.
COL. WYNCOOP'S LETvrER

IL letter from Col. Wyncoop, now in commar,
or one OF the Pennsylvania Regiments in Mexico
In which the feelings and sentiments of the grea
mass OF the WING party are grossly misrepresentet
In regard to the war, is paraded with much exulta
oh py the Locofoco presses throughout the country
The writer is represented to have been prominent
wing when he resided i'm Pottsyile. Pa. and an
impression Is thereby created that he has chanped
ms political principles since his arrival in NJexico
because certain Wings have been bitter in their de,
nunciations OF the manner in which the war has
oesii conducted by the administration. But late
number of the Pottsvile Journal ,hrow- c,,,2 ~
ditional light upon the former political STANDING OF
tho valiant Colonel 1t informs us that the poit;-
cal sentiments of Col. Vvncoop were so vascil,a
'hg ana uncertain for months before ne left that
place, as to make it extremely difficult to deter
mine whether he was fish or flesh-Whir or Dem
ocrat-Native or Mormon
whether the snake that made the track
was going forth or coming back 20
1t is true that Col. Wyncoop did at one time pro
fess to be Wing, and even commenced the publ
cation OF Wing newspaper is Pottsville, under
the pretext OF advocating the Wing faith but it
soon became violently abusive of the most prom-
nent men of the Wing party, and ultimately un-
1urled The Native American flag, and for sometime
after continued in the service Of that party. Du-
ring all It's career 1t scarcely ever recognized the
wing party, unless to pour out abuse and wrath
upon some OF lis men and measures A few
months previous TO the departure of Col Wyncoop.
for Mexico, he was placed in nomination by some
half-dozen individuals as the Native American can
dldate for Congress. He accepted the nomination,
not with the remotest idea of being successful, but
with the ayowed object OF defeating Dr. Eckert
the regular Wing candidate, and electinp a oco-
foco, although Or. Eckert had always been his
warm personal friend.
Aside from the political position which is now
attempted TO be given TO the writer the letter OF
Col. Wyncoop is of little consequence The same
sentiments are daily Swallowed forth in all the I.o
coioco presses of the country, and we presume
VIII continue to be promulgated as long as the
President and his party have offices and money to
bestow upon their editors.
Lancaster (Pa.) Union s. Tribune.
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TWE
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE
3. q. MINOR, ESQ, Principal.
Board of Trustees.

,etee
Rt Req. IVm Meade Pres. DR.. r. r. Stribling,
Req. T. Z, CaSHeman, ~. c. Rinnev,
-Aer H. H. Stuart, r. S. Brooke,
William Kinney James Points.
Ihos. j. Niche,
rENHlS Institution will be opened on the LIST day
Il of November, in the spacious and handsome
building just erected for its accommodations in the
town Of Staunton. 1t will be under the manage
ment of b. b. MINOR, Principal who will be as
sisted by teachers OF the highest qualifications.
TERMS for Session Of Il months: One half
payable in advance, the remainder at the middle of
the session
Board, including washing, $l2O 90
Primary or Preparatory Department, en-
bracing orthography, reading, writing
and the elements of geography and arith-
metic, 90 90
All the branches of English, 80 90
Making Board and Tuition in English,
&c., $40 to $50
ANY one Ancient or Modern Language, $50 90
Music on the piano, guitar and harp, each, 40 90
Use of instruments, 5 90
General exercise in singing, in which the
whole school will be expected to engage,
Gncluding the music books) 5 90
These exercises in singing have been found to
exert very happy influence in Strengthening the
voice, developing musical talent, aording variety
and recreation, and aiding discipline
The Principal would not embark in this enter
prise but with the determination to make the Insti
tuition one of the highest order. His efforts will be
constantly directed to imparng to the pupils sound
instruction. and to training their characters, especi
ally those Of the boarders, under the most salutary
moral and religious influence.
November 3, 1847.
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A venerable lady Of celebrated physician in
this city, one day casting her eye out Of the win
dow, observed her husband in the funeral process
sion Of one OF his patients, at which she exclain-
ed 81 do wish my husband would keep away
from such professions, it appears too much like a
tailor carrying home his own work.,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

TEsrE OF PuRB TEA.-Mako your tea as usual.
then pour off the first, filling up with water, and
Instead Of replenshing the teapot for second cup,
turn out the leaves on a plate. If they are real
tea, they will retain their usual color, but if they
are soo or ash, or any other such production. the
false cOoring matter will have been carried off in
the water, aud the leaves will remain quite black.
In present cheap tea days, it becomes necessary
for our good housewives TO look sharp into cause
and elfect.--.N. r. Mechanic.
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JOHN W. WRIGHT, M. d.
l.. ID ID 81 IT'S Nc

DMNHIgWa
MP RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens Of
~ Stanton and vicinity, that he intends remain
sing in said place short time and will give atten-
ton to the practice Of Dentistry.
Having received instructions from the first Den
fists in the country, and having had considerable
experience, he hopes TO please all who may re-
quire his services. His office is in the house of
the Rev. >. Bowen, near the Methodist Church
where he can be consulted.--Ladies waited on at
their residences if required
Oct. 81, 1917.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

A New KIND OF BED.-The Cumberland CT
william publishes an extract Of a letter from w. p.
Wood, Of that town, now in Mexico, which says
"Tho night after the battle Of Chuu5usco, we
slept upon tie field. crept under shed where
the surgeons had been engaged in the amputaton
Of limbs, &c, and there slept soundy. In the
morning found had been sleeping on pile of
legs and arms, which were lhinly covered with
straw"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

A Snort CREED.--A sceptical young man, one
day, conversin9 with the celebrated Or. Parr, OBJ
served, that he would believe nothing which he
could not understand. "JheD, young man, your
creed will be the shortest Of any mans know %
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

ORIGIN OF THE NAciE WmG-In the sixteenth
century there arose in England party opposed to
the King and i'll favor of republican form of Go
vernment, in which the people would have voice
This party adopted as their motto, 'We hope in
God" the initials or first letter Of each word com.
bined read Wing, and were used to name or desiq-
nate the party. Thus the word Wing originally
meant opposition to kings and monarchies and
friendship for the very form of government under
which we exist. 1t originated in England cen
fury and half before our Revolution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22
EDWARD D0OLEY, TAILOR,
At THE SIGN OF THE LAMB,

MAIN STREET,
p ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
~ the public that he has received the
FALL AND WINTER FASHIONS,
and is prepared to make to order any garment that
may be entrusted to him. He will endeavor, by
executing his work in neat and substantial man.
ner, and according to the most approved style, TO
merit share of the public patronage.
He returns his thanks to those who have here
tofore favored him with their custom, and hopes,
by diligent attention to business, to merit and re-
ceive a continuance Of their support.
Stanton Nov H. 1S47
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DR., G. w, HARDIN,

HAVING permanently located in Middlebrook,
respectfully tenders his professional services
TO the citizens of the town and vicinity. Office
one door west Of Gardner's Hotel.
'Jdfy %, IS47-G
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BOLTING- CLOTHS.

u > i received, fresh lot Of the 'sHot Ankef
Brand" OF Boiling Cloths. Those in want o.
she article Will do well TO give us call before they
buy. WOOD e. banner
Winchester Depot, Ma4ch 25. 1917.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-12-22

A friend who frequently sees Mr.. Gallatin, call
ing on him at noon on Thanksgiving day, found the
venerable statesman asleep in his library. On a.
waking he said the day was holiday for him as
well as for others, and that he felt like school bow
just relieved from his task. The writing Of his
pamphlet on the Mexican war had been a great ex-
ertion to him, and the day previous, when dicla-
ting the closing part to his amanuensis, he fell a
sleep 10 his chair. Having been occupied ten days
in writing, and in haste to finish his remarks be-
fore the meeting of Congress, he had performed
too severe task, and felt greatly fatigued in con
sequence. Thanksgiving day, therefore, he de
ternined to rest,-and was quietly passing the day
without mental labor an unusual thing for him,
for, with the exception of the Sabbath ne had oc-
cuped himself daily either in writing himself Oh
In debating to an amanuensis.-Pro. II. l. Trans
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MRs. BAILEY continues her instructions in the Music
aud French Departments.
Miss ELIzABErH BAILEY from Portland is engaged
to instruct classes in Drawing and? ainting.
Miss CoRNELIA X. S1oSkBRIDoE from Bath, Maine,
mill be connected tr, The school at The opening She,
tce Miss. BGiley is approved teacher, and ,c be
retained If the patronage Of The school toiH jusVyit
The Course OF STUDIES embraces liberal Educa-
ton prescribed in the best collegiate institutes of the
country. The English studies--cmbracing Grammar,
Rhetoric, and English Compositionsarc continued thro'
the whole term Of the young ladys residence at the
Seminary
The ACADEMIC YEAR commences on the first Mon
day Of September and closes the last week in juno
VACATION, July and August.
The Academic year is divided into tpo sessions Of
fpe months each The first session closes the first
of February and the second the last of June. There
is rdcaton bet,reen them. few days of recess
ly are given at Christmas.
Pupils may enter at any time, and charged from
the time they enter. No deductions made for alb.
unless in of sickness, strict necessity.
This Seminary has been in successful operation FOR
five years under its present organzation-wtha steady
patronage, which has averaged about so pupils.
The building is large, commodious, and centrally
placed in heahul and quiet Town in the fruitful Val
ley of Virginia.
The whole arrangements secure TO young ladies the
best protection in family discipline united with efficient
progress in mental education.
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EXPENSES FOR SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS

Scientific and Literary Course, per Ses-
sion Of five months, from s IL to SIS.
Latin and Greek, either or both, 10.
French, 10.
If two all the above languages ia
ken, the whole charge for them is Is.
In no instance, however, is a charge of
more than $s25 Session made for any
selection or all the d6oUe named branch
es together.
Former pupils may join any single class
in the Scientific and Literary course for
SIS per Session, and in this case she will
be required to submit written compost
tions with the class monthly.
Incidcntals for Rents 90 cents.
The pupil is liable TO no other charge
cept in the Music DEPARTMENT. For
Lessons on Piano Forte and in vocal mu-
sic, with of Piano, $50.
Lessons Guitar, if added to Piano, $40
If alone, $40.
Drawing and Painting, 10.
BOARDING.
Boarding in respectable and genteel families can be
procured for from So to $40 per month.
PAYMENTS.
The bills for tuition payable in advance or at the
close of the Session settled by bond bearing interest
from the commencement Of the Session.
August Is, lS47.
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= BOXES and Casl1 of Cheese, Of superior
qiality, in store, and for sale by
Nov. 10. J. G. RIDGWAY.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The journal having been in part resd-
On motion OF Mr. MCKAY, the further reading was
dispensed with
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS.
Mr.. PAYNE rose and asked leave TO make personal
explanation, which being granted the honorable genes
man say that he had before trespassed
on the indulgence of the House for similar purpose and
frankness compelled him TO add that he did seek
the opportunity of explanation under any apprehension
that in the House ITSELF il ut all necessary that he
should vindicate the position which he had tax en- yester
day, but which the subject OF comment in an article
in the National Intelhgencer of this morning and il
was that article which led him TO make this demand upon
the attention OF the House He designed TO speak of the
article to which he had Just alluded with all the respect
which gentleman that floor should regard the con-
ductor Of public press but at the same time the article
must be characterized in the terms which il deserved
The article to which ne referred the leading editorial
in the Inelligencer OF this morning. II commented
the action of that House yesterday regard to bill
which he had had the honor of submitting, and which
had been passed by the tremendous majority OF 1876 to 80
In that article the Junior edtor-as he (Mr Pr had been
infomed-and who might be affected by the bill to the
amount of thousand dollars year, that being the
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Books.
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under the 1ecol q he America i1sit-zi 1lc.t 70
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TIE LIE and Acverlres q John Pau lores-a1 taisr
ssaE ahrd zet accom- q he exroi-s Of tbs cca 1ne
Prics e cents.
Ths Midnight Bel, OF the Fslsi Hour-folnied on mel
Deus u r-s4 lf- b Baron N0n Hosen, fcienIic
and thriiiir. tae. PTse . cents.
Lves OF Celebrtted siAesri.r By John Quincy Adams
with ske,ea :; ne Auitor, By Rev. Charles W tPhan
Pnce . cent?
Frerch and American Cookery. or The Housewife
Com-snion giving hIl directions for ne preparation q
IL rlo.g delicious cishss. Price s. cents.
The Tower OF London ~ Ai1s1 orh. with four llsfs-
ion. his best production Price 81 cents
The A2ocryphal New Tes;smeaL queer BOOK, wei
Uorfhv he perussl q he clricus Price - cents
siciisn v-spers. ths White Cross Of sant L1kes-
Price L.. cents.
Dumas. Price II. c-nts
Th- Actor, Peep Behind ne Curtain noihins ecasl
10 this BOOK hss sppssred here since he unle OF joe
Cowell.
AF-u.s snf Others supplied on ihe lowest terms, BY
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the 18th instant for the purpose Of filing up the den
cency IN the subscriptions Energetic measures are
taking 10 procure the filing up OF the capital stock 10
$4,000 the amount needed TO authorize an organisation
The Housa.onic Railroad averages about 1000
passengers week On Saturday night the 9th. fifty
cars full OF freight came down and on Monday morning
another train OF fifty The road s doing about double
the amour, Of business THIS year that i mas a, any
son previous.
The receipts Of the Southern Michigan Railroad
for the year sis exceeded those Of the previous year
s264ss s.
The income to the Central Road from the ist
Of Jan to Sept 2 when the Company took possession
Of i, amounted to SOS COZ 80 The estimated amount
10 the 3lst Of December is 10000 which will make
snd excess the previous year Of sl26s7 10.
SIS Of the Connecticut River Bank. at Charles
town, n H. altered to fifty dollars have made their sp
pearsnce Geo Ocott Cashier, VIVA Brigss President
The right hand end piece is the Goddess Of Liberty,
resting on shield bearing the Of Massachusetts,
the left end an agricultural view and at the bottom Of
the bill 10 the shearing Of sheep g.. Rswdon Wright
& Hatch Boston. engrsvefs.
The Philadelphia Gazette says
We understand that Treasury Notes when offered
in payment 70 the Government by Posimasters are re-
fused the Treasury here and that
tne falits NAo ieSt4fSp tt SAINT -HAci iAr general
idea which prevails that this descn pOn Of paper by
law made eivabie for al debts 10 the Government
have been subjected the trouble Of getting them ez
changed. as they could for gold and silver
The Railroad Convention at Mlddetown. Conn.
the 18th inst passed resolutions strongly commenda-
tory OF the continuation Of the NewYoIk and New Ia
ven Railroad Mddetown and thence by the shortest
feasible route to Boston. The attendance was large
Among other committees appointed was under the
following resolution
Res0lced That Committee be appointed whose duty
shall be unite with the petitioners for the extension
Of the New York and Boston Railroad in representing
10 the Legislatures Of Massachusetts, and Rhode Island
such facts may secure from those respective States
grants TO extend this great enterprise through those
States 10 Boston and that the several towns the
route TO be requested to appoint agents for the
purpose and that the Central Committee be authorized
TO give the persons appointed certificates agents Of
this Convention.