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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

GRAVE ScENE.-RuLING PAssIoN.-An
honest old patriarch from Faderland the
other day followed the remains of his vile
TO the cemetery. The little party of mourn
ers were gathered around the grave, and an
expression of much sadness was visible on
their countenanccs. The coffin was slow
Iy lower, d to It's resting place, and the hoI-
low sound Of the falling earth commenced,
when III husband nudged the parson, and
remarked, dish is not VERY good land for
UIe II
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

New IlAMPsHRE.-Thc n. II. Patriot,
speaking of the late election for members
of Congress in the two districts in which
there had previously been no choice, says
thousands of Democratic farmers and la
boring men could not attend the polls by
reason Of their farm work at this season Of
the wear. In the LIST District, where the
allied majority in March was about 1900,
Tuck is elected by about the same majority.
In the 3d district, which gave in March
nearly 900 majority for the allies, the cleo
ton cf UiisOn is claimed by 800 MAORI
ty. The whole vote falls short of the late
vote for Governor about one third"
- The Steamship United States, one of
the four packets of 1920 tons, intended to
ply between New Orleans and Liverpool,is
to be most superbly constructed vessel,
her engines alone costing Sll5,000.
GALVANIZED lRoN.-We noticed an arti-
Gle in the Courier and Enquirer few days
since, which contains some very important
facts; so important that they should be
known. 1t appears that, by new diseov-
cred process, iron may he covered with
coat of zinc at very moderate cost, and,
thus prepared, it defes oxidation. Tin,
shingles, slate, and pure zinc, must yield
their claims to this new article. Roofs COW
cred with ii, remain bright and untarnished
through all kinds of weather and seasons,
and we might almost say, all time. Every
thing that is usually constructed and is ex-
posed o dampness, may now be made al
most imperishable. The process of iron
manufacture is founded on electro-chemical
principles, and has been thoroughly appro-
we'd by the greatest of our chemists. We
propose TO give the subject close exami-
nation and to publish the result.-LN. Y.
IrIIe SIM
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

A respectfully dressed young female has
been levying contributions in London, by
sinking down exhausted at the doors of hui
name people.-She induced pallidness and
Paintings by the use of ether.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

RAIL ROADS AND STEAM BoATs.-It is in
contemplation by the Sanduskey Railroad
Company, to build d. fast boat to run on their
line between Sandusky and Buffalo, erciu-
siUeiy for passengers, and to run through by
ddU-Hrhf.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

A lIIr.-The Albany Evening Journal
(whig) has the following:
Ex-senator Tallmadge was one of the
speakers at the Taylor meeting in Wiscon-
SIN. The Ex-senator always tries to keep
his dish in the right position to catch the
popular driPpings.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
New YORK, July l7-1 p. NJ.

New YORK, July l7-7 P. NJ.
One large flour operator stopped payment
to day.
SLAVE CAsE.-The Brazilian slaves, Da
Corta and Da Roce, were this morning re-
manded back to the custody of the captain
as part of his crew, not as slaves. The
captain has been arrested on a charge of as
sault and battery on the slaves.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

For sample of foreign war, for the fruits of n
loray and the issue of an invasion, we must cross
the Atlantic "My son. said an old turbaned
urk one day, taking his child by the hand, in the
sireels OF Caro- and pointing out to him on the op-
pos!te side Frenchman, just imported in all the
elegance OF Partisan costume, "Nly son, look there
II ever you forget God and his prophet, YOU NAV
come to look like that i''' A New Highlander might
read his children lesson of political honesty with
an equally effective illustration, and TO living exam
pie OF what people came to who were not content
with their own. war is carried on i'm the other
hemisphere with so feeble casis betE with conduct
SO remarkable, and consequences strange that Eu
rope has never the like since States were
formed. nation of which the present generation
can recoect the origin, and which possesses in its
vast and untenaned tracts of territory an abundant
Held Tor lisntant energies, nvades and confscaes the
provinces of its neghbor with GOODNESS and compo-
sure unrvalled since barbarsm has been superseded
by law logun sloop occupies and anneXes a ter
ritory extending ten degrees oflatitude and the
apparent acquisitions of the aggressive State up to
this moment already far exceed its own proper di-
mcnslons, that 1t will become pars nli,ia st,i and
WIN be lost IN It's own c0nquests as completely as
backwOodsinan in Arkansas. To retain the snoiIs
would take nearly national migration III Mexico
is occupied, Washington must be vacated. and the
capitol OF the wandering nation transferred from the
Potomac to the Montezuma. Between the Pacific
ana ihe At ante there Is space enough for both
people to roam at pleasure, and squabb!e for ter
rtory Is about as reasonable here it would be in
Inc interior OF Africa Meantime, however, the reck-
onng is at hand. The Americans will be clear
iy taught thatwars cost money both Just and unjust
and their balancesheet of the years transactions
will be as seryiceable a warning against unright-
eous aggessons as the narrative of the retreat from
Moscow.-LOnd Times
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
ron THE srAuNroN SPECTATOR.
EXAMINATION OF THE PUPILS OF THE
WESLEYAN FEMALE SEMINARY,
OF STANTON.

The examination in this Institution took place
ON Monday the first instant. in the presence OF the
Trustees, patrons and other visitors II was the
close of the half session of five months. The OK
animation was conducted so as to give TO all coz
cerned, an opportunity OF knowing the actual pro-
gress of the pupils in the several branches embraced
in their studies. The questions at the foo, of the
page, in the books, not followed in the exam
ination by the Principal. The examination was
strictly intellectual throughout The Glass in Ma
tural and Mental Philosophy, exhibited an acquaint
ance with the subjects, which arrested the attention
Of all Indeed the writer of this brief notice was sur
prsed at the intimate acquaintance exhibited by the
Glass in these departments of human Knowledge
The examination in History was good The Glass in
Moral Science evinced & more tilan ordinary Grade
of intellect, well as surprising knowledge of
that important study. The examination in Chem
stry satisfactory and exceedingly interesting.
We Were not present in the evening. but were
informed the examination in Astronomy was highly
creditable.
This Seminary, but in the infancy of its exist
ance, has advanced beyond the most sanguine cx-
pectatons of its friends. II is under the direction of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.-The Rev j. II.
Finch, graduate of Dickinson College, is the
Principal We can commcnd this Seminary TO the
patronage of all interested in the importance of a
sound Female Education. A VISITOR.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
FROM THE LEXINGTON GAZETTE.
JAMES MCDOWELL.

are 'ne Dcmocfats Of this county and District
prepared 10 sustain Governor Mcdowell in his re-
1c"' vo'e 70 degrade and mortify the gallant Tay-
Tor and Worth He voted with n few others a.
his party to send on Lieut.. General IN sn
direct them and take matters ,s !, ,yar ,, - ,t';
hands: Inc country have leraped 'I'avlor,s b;sto-
ry. The admiration of all, both in his conn,r,
and Europe. has been awarded 10 TEL. "a
Worth for their brilliant victories 7 49, az"
should not say all Governor McDoweii No. ',;,
covered that his brother-in-law Mr.. Ben,nn ,,Sa
manage matters much better He no Jo,,,,. Ina
fought some gallant battles in the Goyernor,s No
sence at Washington, with blank sheet of pa,,or
for his battle field, and snug fireplace for his Sr,
Inc Governor is fully convinced that quos,ean Co,
Den'on could DO wonders, if they would let him.
Was he not, like MIR. Polk. once Colonel? just
send him to Mexico and he will play hob with them.
ask again, are the Democrats Of old Rockbridoe-
Augusta, Rockingham, SC prepared 10 degrade the
grey headed old General did he ever turn his
BACK to the foe2 Did not Democrats and Whips
hight side by side with him at Palo Alto. Res,cu
ana Monterey! DO they not all alike admire and
love hun! Have they not the utmost confidence
In him +! But, simple souls, you are behind the
age Governor Mcdowell knows that his brother
in-law Thomas ii. Benton only wants a chance 70
equal General Taylor. Fio on YOU? Is it fair to
let Taylor do all the fighing2 He may become
loo popular-Ihen Thomas H. could not be Presi-
dent, aud then one En- Governor would never M,
Secretary of State, or Minister to ST. James.
For one say, "Justice to whom Justice is due. ,,
Away with the men who would inflict a wound ON
the feeling OF gallant old General. General Jack
son never would have done such an act
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
INTRODUCTION OF SLAVERY

The following resolutions have been adopted by
The Legislature of Pennsyivania-n the Senate. by
vote OF "a to ). and in the House of Representa-
yves unanimously:
W,he'eas, The existing war with Mexico may
esi' III 'ho acquisition of new territory 10 the I'm
ION: And whereas, measures are now nend;ro :,
congress; having in view tile appropriation of mo
ney ana The comforting authority upon the treaty.
making power to this end therefore
heSotced, That our Senators in Congress be in
suuc'eu ana our Representatives requested to vote
against any measure whatever, by which territory
VIII accrue to the Union, unless as a part OF the
fundamental law, upon which any compact or trea
~ Tor tins purpose is based Slavery or involuntary
serviudc, except for crimes, shall be forever prO
hbited. f'
heso'ced, That the Governor be requested to
forward copy of the foregoing to each Of our Sen.
ators and Representatives in Congress-
similar resolutions have been adopted by the Lee
gislature of Ohio. and by the Senate of n. York.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
THE ONE-MAN POWER

in further evidence Of the rapid strides which the
one-man power is making over the barriers and
fences set up against i; in the Constitution we quote
the following from the organ of the Progressive
Democracy in the city of Baltimore
(From the Republican and Argus Jan. a9)
The EXECUTIVE AND CoNGREss.-It belongs
to the ETecutiue to manage the war with Mexico.
The supreme legislative power declared war to
exist, and henceiorward il was the duty of the
Executive to wage the war with all such means as
the Constitution and Congress placed at his dis
'posa When, then, he found these measures in.
adequate. and applied to Congress for other mea-
sures, HIS WILL should hare been Immediately
complied ooith, unless it plainly in contraven-
ton Of the Constitution"
Most truly did Mr.. MADISON say, in one of his
abest works, 'War is in fact the t1e nurse Of E1,-
ecutiUe aggrandieement"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11

To the potcrs Of the Congressional District com
posed Of The Counties Of Shenandoah, Rock
ingham, Hardy, .4ugusto, Pendleton and Rock
bridge.
Feiiorc Citi-ens:-As the Congress, for a part
OF which have had the honor TO serve YOU. is now
within month of its constitutional close. it is no
doubt expected that should inform YOU without
further delay, as it is in all respects proper that
should do So whether it is or is not my wish to be-
come your Representative again2 l answer at
once by informing you that am candidate for
that purpose. 1t is but respectful and proper, how
ever, that should add as a qualification to this
announcement, that if the Democratic party of the
District should, for any cause whatever, prefer to
nave their candidate for Congress selected by a
Convention. chosen for that purpose by themselves.
VIII ho' only acquiesce most cheerfuy i'm such
course, but Will Just as cheerfully submit to any re-
suit affecting myself to which it NAV lead. Rut
should it be the pleasure of that party on the other
hand, TO decline such course and thus to leave the
whole matter of the election to be decided at the
polls, shall in that case. take the earliest moment
that can command 10 visit the District and to
communicate TO my constituents, in person. the
manner in which | have endeavored 10 execute
their trust
With great respect, I am
their ob't. servant
JAMES MCDOWELL.
Washington City, Feb. 5, IS47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
THE VOTE.

oh the question TO incorporate, in the resolution
OF "rHANKs' to Gen. Taylor and his Army for the
victory OF Monterey, words of censure for the ar
msuce That followed the vote stood thus Ayes 10.
Noes ~. Every Wing member voted in the ne
gative, and we glad TO see that few of their
opponents voted with them--Adams of Mssissippi
Bayly OF Virginia. Burt, Rhett. and Woodward of
of South Carolina. Of the Virginia delegation.
Messrs. Atkinson, Bedinger, Brown, Chapman,
Dromgoole, Hopkins. Leake and Treadway voted
Tor the censure and MIR. Bayly against 1.-THE re-
mainder being absent
This censure having been ongrafled upon the re-
solution, the vote upon its adoption stood, ayes 1903,
noes o2-every Wing and few of the other par
y. voting against it. OF the Virginia delegation
MesSrs Atkinson, Bedinger, Brown, Dromgoole,
Hopkins Hubbard, Leake and Treadway voted in
the affirmative. and none in the negative--the re-
mainder being absent or like Mr.. Seldom. the rem
resenive from this District, being present and not
votng.--IVMg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
MEXICAN PROPOSITION FOR PEACE
AN AMERICAN MINISTER ASKED FoR-LETTER
SFRoM SANTA ANNA TO GEN. WORTH

AN AMERICAN MINISTER ASKED FoR-LETTER
FROM SANTA ANNA TO GEN. WORTH.
we learn from Washington that the rumor pre-
vailed at Tampico at the last dates, to the effect
that the Mexican Congress had agreed to receive
an American Minister TO treat for peace, and had
sent messenger TO Gen. Taylor to that effect
The correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun. WRITING
from Satillo, confirms the statement The wri
ter says:
Gen Worth received yesterday, through a
courier, from Gen. Santa Anna, letter which is
SAID to be OF very pacific character. An individ
ual Is IN Saltllo who says he has seen the bill pass
ed by the Mexican Congress, authorizing the ap-
polntment OF a commissioner, to meet one from us.
to treat for peace; and that he saw it distributed
IN the form Of handful, and posted up in the city
OF Mexico and at St. Luis de Potosi. Report saws
mat there is copy in this place at this time.
From the confidence with which some of nv Mex
lean friends speak Of the matter, am myself dis
posed to believe it tnIe--though not without mis-
glvlngs. God grant it be true-shoud it tnrn ont
SO 1t VIII be great cause for rejoicing, no doubt,
throughout the United States as well as Mexico.
and prove most acceptable TO the army.
Santa Anna is still at San Luis de Potos. and |
believe now, without intention of advancing
His army there is represented TO be nactive-this
is good omen
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
SUPERSTITION.

The Pittsburg Chronicle has an editorial on this
subject in which the following statement is made
con our Western rivers superstition prevails
that i'll luck always accompanies white horse,
and boatmen often refuse take animals of that
color on their boats We have heard of q preacher
who wanted to take two horses by steamboat from
Pittsbnrg to New Orleans The Captain informed
him that he would take the black horse for six dol
lars, but would be compelled to charge double price
for the other, because he white. This was
agreed to and the horses were taken on board. Be
fore the boat reached Cincinnati it met with ac-
cdent which the Captain attributed TO the presence
Of the white horse, and refused TO proceed on his
voyage until the animal reconnaissance Of
our river men are intelligent and well educated, but
their superstition is astonishing, and their belief in
good and bad days almost incredible. They will
not for instance, permit boat to make its first
trip on Friday, though they scruple not to star! on
the Sabbaih-thc former being a bad, and the lat
,er good day."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry.
oNsUMPTIoN-

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION
A LADY IN Troy, New York, who had been ovetu
"a up by her Physicians, sends us the following
TRoY May Is, 1916.
Mr. FOWLER In October last, j took violent cold
which settled my lungs and produced a hacking
cough accompanied with night swcats which reduced me
very low. few days after was taken, employed one
Oh our oes Physicians, but received help but tried
ano,hcr but with no better and finally third,
sun growing worse all the while At this stage of the
dIscasc was reduced low TO be unable to turn
myself IN bed, or sit up while my bed was made. My
physicians finally gave up and said that had the
SoNsUMPTioN, and that there no help for me. My
friends advised me to try Wistar's Basam of Wild
Cherry But the Doctors objected said that il would only
hurry me out Of the word finally procured bottle, and
by using THREE BOTTLES j was restored TO perfect
health MRS. SARAH LAWSON.
0O' Remember, we positively, in no case, palm off
unreal cures produced by this invaluable remedy
BE sure TO gct"Dr. Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry:
Be careful and get the genuine DR.. WISTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. None gcnbine un-
less signed by BUTTS. Address all ordersto SEfH
w FOWLE, Boston Mass.
For sale by DR.. BERKELEY and a. ID; WREN
stanton and by y. r. GRhHAH, Grccnyillc'
February 4, 1S47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11

Mr.. Miller, Of n. j., on tuesday last, speaking
of the cost of the Mexican war, said
'He had heard it estimated at not much short Of
a hundred millions. No man could estimate the ex-
pense accurately; but, from what he had heard and
seen, his impression was, that it would not vary
much from that sum- if any thing it would be a
bovc it. They had already appropriated, in May
last, ten millions Of dollars iii June about eleven
millions; and in August, by supplemental bill
an appropriation was made of two millions. They
had attempted to raise by loan, under bill of last
session, ten Millions and they had taken the twelve
millions surplus that was in the Treasury and
they had at this session passed another bill author
izing loan Of twenty-three millions, making about
fifty millions Of dollars already applied to this war
1t was said by gentlemen who had examined this
subject, that the appropriations of this session would
amount to at least fifty millions; he thought he
might safely say, therefore, that this war would
cost the Government the first year about one hun
dred millions of dollars. And they were told the
other day that the war had but just commenced if
SO, no man could tell the immense burdens which
it would cast upon the country except those who
come after US, and who would be obliged to bear
them"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
GAMBLING

In the lower House ofthe Pennsylvania Legisla-
ture, few days since, bill was passed unani-
mously, for the suppression of gambling. The bill
makes gambling peni,entiary offence, and author
ICES the officers OF the law TO break open houses to
search for gambling apparatus upon the oath of any
person made for the purpose before Justice OF the
Peace, and also subjects the offender to heavy fines
for breaches of the law. The bill also provides
that il any person shall invite another to place Of
gambling, he shall be held personally responsible
for all losses the person thus invited shall sustain
and be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars, nor
less than fifty dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IL, ls47.
THE APPROACHING ELECTIONS,

The Wings of Augusta County are requested to
meet at the Court House and at the several places
of holding the precinct elections on Saturday the
10Th inst, to elect delegates to the Conventions
which are TO be held to nominate Wing candidates
for Congress and the Senate of Virginia, to be voted
for at the next election.
II is hoped there will be full attendance at all
the places of election, so that full and fair ex
preston of public opinion may be obtained.
MANY WINGS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
g. Inc Richmond correspondent of the Lvnch.

IL The Richmond correspondent Of the Lynch
burg Republican continues to pour out his regrets
the result of the late Senatorial elections After
stating that neither of the newly elected Senators
received more than half the Democratic vote" he
adds: "UDder this state of things we can never
expect that the exalted worth Of the DISTINGUISHED
men whose talents and services have built IN and
sustained the Democratic party can be appreciated
Promotion is held cut to TR1NMERs and Apos
TATEs."
Quite complimentary this to Mr.. Hunter and Mr..
Mason. l-UMg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
LADIES, SUPPER.

NSSsNss<s THE LADIES of the Episcopal Churclf
EtSSfsT intend furnishing an abundant and hand
some SUFFER, embracing all the dainties OF the
season, at the New Building opposite NJ Cushng's
Store. on Monday evening the j. 9Th inst The pa
tronape of the citizens is respectfully solicited,
the proceeds are designed for most benevolent OBJ
icct. Doors open at O'Clock p. NJ.
February II. 1917
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11

Mr.. EDITOR Permit Inc to suggest Greenville
as the place of holding the Convention to nominate
the Wing candidate for the Senate, and the 2nd
Friday in March as the time | name Greenville
because it is nearly central. and has convenient
place for the sessions Of the Convention, and three
good taverns to accommodate the members.
A VOTER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11

The London Shipping Gazette estimates that it
will require a weekly importation Of ONE MILLION
BUSHELS CEREAL FOOD to supply the loss of the
potato crop in Ireland, England and Scotland up to
August OF September next and with the French
ports open, this quantity will not be obtained unless
prices should rise considerably, so as TO draw food
into the country, and retain it there. IT is found
that the starving millions in Ireland sufficient
to consume more grain than is arriving in the diff
forent ports Of the Kingdom that the mills
throughout the country cannot keep pace with the
demand for meal and that ali the tonnage which
can be procured in the ports OF America is INSULT
eient to throw in timely supply.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-11
A HORRIBLE MASSACRE.

The British Government has lately received in
formation from It's agents the Western coast OF
Africa of frighful occurrence which, however, is
not so novel in the annals of the slave trade. A
negro chief, having 1000 slaves upon his hands.
and, being unable to dispose of them, had them all
killed before his own eyes. The French Govern
ment has also been made acquainted with this hor-
ribe massacre. 1t appears to us, however, that this
story is to be doubted