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To The Editor of the Union:

AS faithful sentinel on the wach-tower of democra
cy ask the liberty of addressing you few lines on the
affairs OF the country and the prospects of the democratic
cause. The measures of the present administration,
suppose, have been sufficiently tried by the people for
them to make up their minds upon them, whether
to sustain them not The state of affairs at the
mencement OF Mr. Folks administration most crit-
ca but look at the condition of the people then and
and you will that the contrast is very great be-
eve that the prosperity of the people the present time
is almost without parallel; all branches of industry
seem to prosper exceedingly we'll How the ruin of
everything is, according to the prediction of Mr.. Web
ster the champion of New England federasm0 time
only can tell but if Mr. Polk goes through his term
as he has continued to do thus far, his administration
will be chronced by the pen OF the faithful historian
second to none In consequence since the days OF the i'm
mortal Washington When he reres to private life, the
people will greet him with swell done, good and faithful
servant" And the administration having proved thus
faithful what begin to be the signs of the peoples
dict? Are the democratic party wide awaken Is fully
aroused to the importance of the coming elections What
say the democrats of New York the giant of democra-
Cyl Pennsylvania THE keystone to the republican
arch Good old Maryland 1.-THE home of McLane,
Thomas and Grayson. North Carolina, Georgia, Ala
bama, Mississippi Louisiana, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio
Are they already prepared for the Storm If not, time
should be lost Let them themselves to action,
and prepare TO place old federalism among the things that
were, but not 1t becomes every democrat awaken
to Of his duty throughout the length and breadth
of the land SO wishes, prays Massachusetts dem
ocrat. ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
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The following extract from letter in the Hartford
Times contains incidents Of camp life in the neigh
borhood of Vera Cruz

lines contains some incidents OF camp lie IN Inc neigh
borhood of Vera Cruz;
CAMP Twrces, VERA Cnuz, July 2, 1917.
Here are about 800 of us, encamped the sandy
shores within sight of Vera Cruz and about three miles
cred with chapparal for We have all sorts of
tropical fruit for sale in camp Tor which they charge an
exception of bananas. which very much like our
muskmeon If is sick of this life all he's got to do
Top of H. and hen not have time to make Els will after
To the lett OF our encanpment an enclosure containing
trained for our baggage rains is amusing to see our
New England boys undertake to train the mules They
onsne first H The weu ense n a,s ad
the rain pours down in perfect torrents 1t well that
for the Is about inches deep all the camp
and such lighting and thunder you never saw or heard in
considering the change of water and of living.
Cases of darrhGa in abundance, but no bad results
go of our between the hours Of and without
cloth in the top ofour caps and seldom Mt that There
four deaths in the li regiment yesterday drop
ped while ON post sentinel.
Night before last we had three alarms the pcketguard
around our camp (within three miles, and sometimes
reconnoe we saw party about twenty, and chased
them nearly four miles, with no success they are not to be
The company will start in a few days exploring
expedition under command of Major Seymour who, by
the way well and in good spirits, is also Captain
All between here and Puebla of by the
Mexicans, who have torn down the National Bridge and
fortified the pass you we shall have some hard
fighting before join Scott Our force under Cen
Pierce will start ia about week, and hope sooner for
think sickness stay in this place. 1t
is bad place for 5000 men to encamp in longer than
week at time You must excuse me Tor wandering about
different subjects for there is much noise about that
regular cha of ideas is of the question have
shaved for two weekshave pair of dirty white pants
no suspenders, streaked wooen Shirt and an old
slouched straw hat which looks already it had been
through campaigns and all OF my face which is not
covered with whiskers ms black your hat am not 10
good health could wish, but still improving from an
atack incident to this climate.
July 6h-We have just received news here OF negonn-
of peace and Of armstce for one month nope
this will prevent moving from this places ior tne
rainy has fairly in ankle deep IN Whet
every night Fourth ofjuy not much thonght Q,
although understand General Pierce delivered speech Oh
Saturday, in the city; The most important ming ,na. nap
pened the birth child in own encai pneht py
the wife OF of prvates-and me GIN ~ s 700
Major Seymour, being field officer OF the uay' ao e hoo
of naming it-Virgnia Ray.
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DREADFUL AccIpENr.-The Ptsburg Commercial of
Tuesday says land slide" occurred in Sligo yesterday
afternoon, by which five persons killed and three
wounded. fragment of the sidea huge rock weighing
about precipitaed from the brow OF Coal Hin,
and fell upon the schoohouse in which Mr. Chiyers eac
Five children instantly crushed 10 death, anu
horribly INITIATED and three others wounded. The names
of those killed follows Jno. Davis, Chas Duran, ~
Richards, Oliver McNneh and ]. Cassidy lhey Vaii
Johnson, and Robert McCorkle. The injuries Oh 'ne
wounded are not considered as dangerous
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The Secretary of the Navy left this city, this evening
for Annapolis, to attend the Examination of the Naval
Academy which has been going on, with great minute
ness for several days. under the revision of Board, OF
which Commodore Thomas Ap Catesby Jones is presi-
dent. The Secretary returns to Washington in tomor-
rows car
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STATE DEMOCRATIC CoNvENTIoN.-The State Democra-
tic Central Committee, at meeting holden yesterday, in
Boston, agreed to call State Democratic Convention
Worcester. the 22d of September next for the nomna
ton of governor and lieutenant governor and to elect
delegates at large to attend the merit Democratic National
Coaueation 1t voted that delegates should be APP
poroned for each town in the State, and additional
for every fifty democratic votes thrown in the town
at the last gubernatoria electon-Lo,ch ADVERTISER
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We ought before have mentioned the arrival in
Washington, few days ago, of the gallant Capt Richard
Hanson Weightman, native of city, late commander
of the volunteer company of light artillery from Missouri
under Col Donphan Having returned in excellent health
he makes but short visit his family, here, and
returns directly Missouri, ready for enterprises
National IHfeYtgencer.
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There no mail south of Petersburg this evening.
This is tantalizing We all anxious to hear news
from the camp. No despatch has been received from
Gen. Scott OF later date than the 18th of June and none
from Vera Cruz later than the 9th instant
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FRoM VERA CRUz.-The New Orleans Bee has informa-
ton by gentleman recently from Vera Cruz, that Gen.
Pierce intended to send advance column of 200 men,
clear off the gnerilas, and hold Puene Naconal and
that he would follow Immediately after with the ain and
the balance of the force The train will consist of four
bred wagons and will be larger and vauab than
any of the preceding The whole force under Cen
Pierce win be 1900 men.
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A appointment by the President.

GEORGE w. CLINTON, OF the State of New York, to be
nited States District Attorney for the northern district
New York. in place OF William Allen, elected Justice
the Supreme Court of the State.
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MIrrrARY-The Jersey battalion, Notwithstanding the
rumors the contrary, is likely soon to be filed The
West Jersey Guards Captain Nagle left Camden Tues
day last Fort Miin where they go into garrison for
short me preparatory their departure for the OF
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BYRoN's HuMASirY-" The ait bird fired AT" says
Lord Byron, was eagle the shore of the gulf of
panro. near,Vos,zza. 1t only wounded and led to
1.-THE eye bright. But it pinned and died in
few days; and have snce and never will attempt
the death of another bird"
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CARR MAY LIGHT HoUsE.-The lighthouse erected on
Cane May by the government in place OF inc one torn down.
in conseauence OF the encroacnents OF the ocean, has
been completed and the revolving lights were III Tor the st
time on Monday night last,
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MorrALrTY-There were 2i2 deaths In Philadelphia last
veek-l27 of children under years OF age adults 80
Deaths by cholera infannm 5s, consumption ID, scarlet
fever g.
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Whaling Ships.

We received letter few days since from Rio de
Janeiro of the I'd June which complains OF the of
Brazil 1t states that whaling interest has lately
been attacked by the government in very unjust
ner Two OF whale ships have been seized without
any warning for doing what they have been in the habit
of doing, with the knowledge of the government, for the
last thirty years. admitted by the authorities here
viz entering small ports on the coast, and obtaining
wood and water in exchange for little OIL"
Our correspondent seems incensed by this act We
greet to see his statement confirmed by letter from Rio
Janeiro in the New York Gazette and Times" of the
2sth instant, and it attributes the act to offence
taken by Brazil This correspondent says:
The trouble and expense TO the American owners by
these seizures will be very great And this is the
of it whalers not notified will be arriving for weeks
and all Of them will be seized The port the Isle oil
ande is not port OF entry, though has been used by
vessels What will be the result of all this, it is difficult
say will and cannot feel safe at Rio unless the
naval force is increased and frigates bgs
and schooners We look for the Brandywine, Ohio. and
Perry every day. and wonder what detan them Many
think there will be trouble here before these vessels
rive-I hope not"
Another New York paper has the following:
LATER FROM BRAzIl4-Advices have been received at
New York from Rio de Jaeiro up the 18th of June The
American barque Sarah and Esther remained before
stated under seiznre The British Rather, with
Mr. Ousey late minister ofGreat Britain the river Plate,
and family board, arrived the 18th, bringing dates
from Montevideo to the 9th, up which time nothing
had taken place. The United States brig cambridge sailed
the 18th for the vicinity Of the Rio Gande for the pur
pose warning whalers of the danger of putting into that
port. The cambridge has been actively engaged in this
business symptoms of hoities have been shown,
and has rendered much service.
We trust that trouble will take place, but that every
thing will be amicaby adjusted on the arrival OF our new
minister, Mr. Tod at Rio Janeiro. He sailed in the
Ohio some time since, and the Brandywine will follow
almost Immediately as her full crew can be OBJ
tanned
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Agents for the Union.

Agents for the Union.
The following gentlemen are authorized to act as oul
ents and receive money for subscriptions, and recep
the same
WIN A. PIERCE for Pennsylvania.
c. Z. RUSSELL . Kentucky.
Gro. w. JONES 6 Mississippi.
T. III. KIaBER g Arkansas.
THos. f. STEVENS 60 Georgia
Col n b. BAKER 90 New Hampshire.
DANIEL TAGGERr 90 New Jersey.
JOS JEwErr g Rhode Island.
Hon. X. d. JOHNSON, (of Galveston,) for Texas
CORNELIUS GLEN, for the State of New York,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-01

Ms yor, Recorder or any Alderman Of said Town.
IL. This Ordinance shall be in force from and
after the passage thereof.
Which was passed-and, on the motion OF Mr. Stu
art ordered that the said Ordinance be published in
the two newspapers in the Town of Staunton.
MIR. Stuart submitted the following resolution,
which adopted
Resolved, That the Water Committee be and they
hereby Instructed 10 report to this board at its
next meeting, what would be suitable compensa-
ton for the services of the Superintendent OF Water
Works.
Mr.. Stuart submitted the ssycyine resolution,
Resolved, That John B. Baldwin, Alexander s.
Hall, and Benjamin Crawford be and they are here
by apr ointed Committee TO confer with such Com
mittee as may be appointed on the part of the Di-
rectors of the Western Asylum, and to reduce to
writing, in the form ola contract, (subject to the
ratification Of this board,) with said Committee,
what appears from their respective records. to
he the spirit of the understanding and agreement be-
tween this board and the Directors of the Asylum.
Mr.. Kinney submitted the following resolution,
which was adopted
Resolved. That the Clerk of this board furnish to
the Editors of the respective newspapers published
IN the Town of Staunton, the proceedings O. this
board for publication, provided that such publication
be made gratuitously.
Teste,
JAMES F. PATTERSON, elk.
July |. 1S47.
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TAKES this method Of informing his friends and
the public generally, that he has ON hand a
large and handsome assortment of
CARRIAGES and BUGGIES, BRR0UCH
Els and ROCK4JP.aYS.
which he will sell as low can be bought in any
of the cites, of the same kind of work
C.4RRL9GE HARNESS of all descriptions.
and IR.2PELLLNGi TRUNKS always on hand
"a good supply OF Springs and .4.letrees, Harness
and Carriage .Mounting'
lie is prepared to do all Finds Of repairing at the
shortest notice, and at low prices. Also, large
assortment, 80 dozen of
FANCY CANE .a.ND JPIyNDSOR CHAIRS
AND ROCKING Chairs,
all OF which he will sell low. Any person wishing
to purchase would do well to call and see his stock,
as he is determined to sell any of the above articles
as low as they can be purchased elsewhere.
Staunton April % lS17
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VIRGINIA INSTITUTION,
FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE DEAF AND DUMB
AND OF THE BLIND,
AT STA UNION,


lY>HE 9Th Session of this Institution will com
- mence, on the LIST day of September next
Terms AND CONDITIONS OF ADMIrrANcE.
l. The Institution will provide for each pupil
board, washing and lodging the continual super
lntendence OF health, conduct manners and morals
fuel and lights; textbooks, stationary and other
incidental expenses of the school rooms for which
including Tuition and Medical attendance. all pu
pills who are OF ability will be charged per annum.
the Deaf and Dumb $l30, and the Blind $3.50.
payable half yearly in advance.
z. For punctuality in payments a satisfactory
bond is required.
3. The aye Of admission in the Deaf Mute De
partment is between 10 and 25--in the Blind De
partment, males between 10 and H., females be-
tween and l2-or at the discretion Of the respcc.
tive Principals.
d. The course of instruction covers six wears
and>no pupil viii be received for less term than
two years.
s. Pupils on admission should come provided
with sufficient changes Uf comfortable clothing with
their names marked thereon.
6. Clothing must be renewed by the parents.
guardians or friends when required otberwise il
will be furnished by the Institution and charged to
them.
7. Pupils whose friends are unable TO educate
them, educated and clothed also, if necessary.
by the Institution. But satisfactory evidence must
be exhibited to the Visitors that the parent or guar
dian is unable to deiay the expenses or any part of
the expenses OF the pupil. 1t is expected that the
pupil will be brought here free of charge to the In
stitution, and only under peculiar circumstances
will this rule be departed from.
8. limited number of Deaf and Dumb and OF
Blind persons are supported and educated in the
Institution at public expense and it is both the wish
and the duty of the Board of Visitors TO make all
sections of the State share alike in this public be-
neiicence. To this end advertisements have been
repeatedly circulated inviting applications. But
while applications from the State at large are quite
numerous, there still remain nine Senatorial Dis
trcts, those, namely, of Bedford Spottsylvania,
Fauquier. Isle of Wight Mecklenburg, Accomac,
Tazewell, Washington and Allegheny, which have
no State pupils at the Institution and no applications
on file. On the 10Th day of July next, the Board
will proceed to fill existing vacancies in our lis, of
State pupils from the whole number OF applications
WHICH may then be ON flecc and applications in the
above named Districts, made in the meantime, will
haye the preference over all others.
Applications in behalf of the Deaf and Dumb
should be made to the Rev. Jos. ID. Tyler-in be.
half of the Blind to DIR. j. G. NJ Merillat
NICHOLAS C. KINNEY, Secv.
Stanton Nav 27 lSI7
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PUBLIC SALE.

On Friday the ODD Of July, at the late residence
~ of Mrs CoRDELA HIRE, deed. near Jennings
Cap shall proceed to sell at publicS Auction. all
the Personal property of the deceased, consisting of
HOUSEHOLD .4.N,D KITCHEN FUR.NT-
TURE. Such Beds and Bedding, Chairs,
Tables, Bureaus, Sc, sc. several Sets OF Silver
Spoons. Also three Stoves, including Psrlour and a
Franklin Stove. Two Shares oI Stock in the
Warm Springs and Harrsonburg Turnpike.
TERMS.-$5 and under Cash, over s. cred
it of IL months, with bond and approved security.
GABRIEL |. HITE, administrator.
June "a 1876, (4w.)
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THE
MARRIED yvOMAN,S
PRIVATE MEDICAL COMPANION,
DIR. "A. M. MAuRIcEAu,

PROFESSOR OF DISEASES OF WON N
Third Edition. lSmo. pp. $50. Price ST. OO.I
"a, 900 COPIES SOLD IN THREE MONTHS I,
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L which thousands sold) has compelled the issu,
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married, as it dscoses important Secrets which should
be known to them particularly Here every female ca,
discover the causes symptoms, and the most eicicn
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II is an important question TO the married why il il
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those important matters, connected with discover
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question.
This work is destined to be in the hands of every
wife and mother who has regard for her own health
and welfare. as well that of her husband
The revelations contained in its pages have already
proved blessing to thousands, the nnumcrabc lei.
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Tits Of course impossible convey more fully in
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Of nature strictly intended for the married or those
contemplating marriage; neither is it necessary since
1t every ones duty to become possessed of know ledge
whereby the suferugs to which wife, mother, or a
sister may be subject, can be obvatcd.
Copies ,ciH be sent by Mail free Of Postage
Over ten thousand copies have been sent by mail with
IN three months with perfect safety and certainty Ia
no instance has remittance failed reach the publish
err, or the book to those whom il has been directed
On the receipt of One Dollar, the "Marred Woman's
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be addressed (post pad) TO DR.. A. NJ MIauriceau Box
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The married Woman's Private Medical. Compan-
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Philadelphia, Boston, Mass, Columbus, o., Albany
Buffalo, st. Louis, Charleston, New Orleans, and in
every principle city in the United States. Agents in
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
or H II .VD.

PURSUANT to decree of the Circuit SUPERB
4 or Court of Law and Chancery, for the Coun-
ty of Pocahontas. pronounced on the Sd day OF
May, lS47, in the causes therein depending in the
names of Isaac Paul VS.. Boon Talman and Others.
and Benjamin, Rpshnel and Jacob p Hieronilnous,
for the benefit of Allan @. Bryan and Simon Burk-
holder VS.. Boon Tallman and others, the under
signed as commissioner named in the said decree
will proceed the Sd day of August. lS47, at the
front door of the Court House, of said County of
Pocahonas, to sell to the highest bidder, at public
auction, upon a credit of six, twelve and eighteen
months, in equal nstalments, a certain
TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND
lying and being in the County aforesaid. on the
North Fork ~ Deer Creek, adjoining the lands of
the heirs of William Arbogast. decd, and Of Pa
trick Brulley and others, containing by estimation,
ego Acres,
be the same more or less, and being the same land
on which the said Boon Tallman now resides
Bonds with good security will be required for the
purchase money and the title to the land withheld
as an additional security for the payment thereof ;
WILLIAM j. WOODDELL, I:
July |, lS47. Commissioner. .
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so REF. Henry Meneagy-

SiR,-As you are not an inhabtant of the Com
monwcalth OF Virginia, You will please take notice
that shall on the 18th day of July. lS47, az the
Office of Charles IL. Lewis, Esq, in the town Of
Martnsburg Va, proceed to take the deposition of
said Charles II. Lewis, between the hours of o.
clock, A. NJ, and o'clock. p. NJ and on the
22d day of said month. July. lS47, at the Office of
Reuben ID. Hill, in the town of Staunton. between
the hours of 8 o'clock, A. NJ. and O'Clock. p. NJ.
shall proceed to take the deposition Of Lucus 0.
Smith, Esq, which depositions when taken shall
offer as evidence on the trial of suit now pending
and undetermined on the Chancery side of the Cir,
cult Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Au
gusta County, in which am plaintiff, and You and
Daniel Forrer and Elizabeth his wife are defend
ants IT from any cause the taking Of said deposi-
tons shall not be completed on the DAYS aforesaid
the taking thereof will be adjourned from day to
day, or time to time, until they are completed
when and where you can attend if you shall think
proper
WILLIAM SISLER.
June 10, lSf7.-4t
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NOMI,DSo

4 WISH to sell twelve Acres Of my Farm near
Staunton, within three quarters of mile of
town. There are four or five acres of fine meadow
land, and the balance good upland, which produ-
ces well. There is a good site for dwelling
house omit, and the meadow can he watered- 1t
joins the land of A. H. III. Stuart, Esq. Any per
son wishing to purchase may know the terms by
applying to the subscriber now living in Stanton
JOHN MCDOWELL
july lS47-3t