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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08
PRospECTIvEvILLE, June 7, IS47.

| PRosPECTIvEvnLE,. June 7, lS47
Dear Sir: As you are our candidate for the
Presidency, SO constituted by the people, you are.
therefore, open to all sorts of Impairment questions
Your privacy Is 10 be invaded and you are to suffer
yourself to be daily examined, as if you were u
simple witness IN the hands of indefinite number
OF sharp lawyers. | am one of the people, and. be.
ing an exceedingly small specimen, have made i,
practice, Tor years past, for the sake of notoriety
10 endearor TO iasten myself Oh the tail of some
great man. who happened, for the time, to be in the
ascendency.
am opposed to your elevation 10 any office, and
would not vote for you were you, in the language
vi Il late Locouco Senator of this State sspure e.
nough to SIT ON the right hand of the Throne OF
Heaven" Yet would be exceedingly delighted
IL you would answer the questions put to you i'm
'his letter not only for the purpose OF having them
Puolished against you, if they can bu SO used. in
case you are a candidate, but also for the sake of
getting my name before the people. as having don.
something to assist IN msrepesenting your real SEN
llhenls. 1t accomplish this, and you are defeat
ed, am sure OF some small office as reward for
my ingenious services.
wish to know, firstly, whether YOU are in favor
OF putting corn In both ends of bag that is sent to
mil ON horseback. or do you believe in the modern
system invented by Bob Walker who used a large
stone IN one end 10 balance the grain in the oher?
secondly, are you in favor OF mules having colts3
ihirdiy, are you in favor of crossing the nutmeg
melon with the pumpkin
prompt and definite answer to these questions
will obige your fellow citizen,
AUGUSTUS MONTAGUE SHOCKS.
General Il. TAYLOR
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Nj | S C f J. L A N Y.

AvICE OF COUNsEL.-There is u well known
custom prevailing in criminal courts. of assign
ing counsel TO such prisoners as have no one 10 de
Tend them. On one occasion, the Court finding a
man accused OF theft, and without COUNSEL, said to
lawyer who was present
"Mr. -, please TO Withdraw with the priso-
ner, confer with him, and then give him such coun-
sci as may be best for his interest"
The lawyer and his client then withdrew. and
In fifteen or twenty minutes the lawyer returned
into Court.
''Where is the prisonerP' asked the Court.
''lie is gone, your honor" said the hopeful legal
limo. ''Your honor told me 10 give him the best
advice for his interest, and, he said he was gull
y, thought the best counsel could offer him was
TO 'cut and rum which he took at once"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

Bread versus BuIlcts.-J'he Americans having
noby supplied food for the Irish, we shall look at
Their flag with Increased respect. Their stripes
shall be to us significant of a gridiron, and their
stars Of sugared buns Glad are we to find that the
American subscriptions have been so nobIy acknow.
lodged in the House of Commons. These thanks
for bread will 60 far 10 keep bullets out of fashion.
The Indian Meal Book is, to our mind, much
more delightful volume than an Uistory of the n
merican Var; and the directions therein written
for the composition Of lominy cakes and SIap-acks
far better than any talk of red-coat tactics Bombs
have had their day let us hencecrth try buns and
wherever America has battered our ships. let her.
for all time to come, batter our frying pans. To
plraphrase the pieman, Brown Johnny cakes is
in--COngIeve-rockets is ontN- Punch.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

Wait, We winds, while repeat
A parting signal to the Fleet
Whose station is at home:
Then walt the Sea boys simple prayer,
And let IL oft be whispered there,
While other ciIincs l roam.
Farewell to Father! Reverend Hulk,
Who, spite of timber, spite of bulk,
May soon his cable slip;
And while the parting tear is moist,
The flag of gratitude I'll hoist
In duty to the Ship.
Farewell TO Mother first rate she,
Who launched me on lfc's stormy sea.
And rugged me fore and aft
May Providence her timbers spare,
And keep her hull in good repair,
To tow the smaller craft.
Farewell, Sister! lovely Yacht!
But whether She be manned or not,
cannot now iorcsce.
May some good ship tender prove
Well found in stores of truth aud love,
And take her under lee.
Farewell to George, the jolly Boat,
And all the little craft ahoat
AT homes delightful bay.
When they arrive at sailing age,
May wisdom give the weather gage,
And guide them on their way
Farewell TO all On liic's rude main
Pcrchancc we nc'cr may meet again
Through stress OF stormy weather;
But summoned BY the Board above,
May anchor in the port Of love,
Aud all be moored together.
ANONYMOUS.
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AIR-"duid Lang Syne."

AlR-"Auld Lang Syne."
Shall our old Chicftain be forgot
Since now he's lost the dav?
No! the idol of each patriots thought
Shall aye be noble Clay
CHoRUs-Shall aye be, SC.
Corruption's hand the sccptrc soon
O'cr this broad land will sway:
The nations heart is still throne
Where reigns supreme our CLAY
Where reigns. SC.
Then let Dctraction boldly stand
And triumph while il may,
IL cannot DANISH from land
Remembrance of our CLAY
Remembrance Of our CLAY, &c.
For told upon historic page.
or times now passed away,
w i'll live for every coming age
The deeds of HENRY CLAY
The deeds of HENRY CLAY, &c.
And list'ning youth will love to hear
The tales of grandsircs grey,
When after many rolling year,
They tell Of HARRY Clay
They tell Of Harry CLAY, SC.
Thus Memory's altar c'cr will burn,
Through every changing day;
And lIsping babes will soonest learn
The name OF Henry Clay
The name of HENaY CLAY, &c.
aunfOn 1,trusj 06 lS1T
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

Gen. afayeHe.-Durng the Revolutionary
war. Gen. Lafayette being in Baltimore was invit-
ed TO ball. He went was requested, but in
stead of joining in the amusements as was to be
expected of young Frenchman of22, he address
ed the ladies thus: Ladies you are very hand
some, you dance very prettily; your ball is very
fine; but my soldiers have no shirts" The ap-
peal was irresistible; the ball ceased the ladies'
ran home and went to work, and by the next day
large number of shirts were prepared by the fair
est hands of Baltimore for tho gallant defenders of
their Country.
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CAMP NEAR MONTEREY. July 9 ls4z

respected Sir: Your very importan, commune
cation came to hand in due course of mail and bag
gage wagon transportation. read it with profound
pleasure. was delighted with the ndepen lent
expression OF your sentiments, and the laudabe
motives that induced You to place them before me
III writing. The Government has kept me SO ey.
ceedlngy busy oflate doing nothing that have no,
mad time TO write you as promptly as could have
desired ; nor can as explicitly when do sit down
TO the task, as the importance Of the subject de-
mandS Your first question: shall answer them
all categorlcaliy-ls one that involves a tavurite
system OF exchange, which would be indicate for
me, In my present position, 10 enlarge upon; but
WIFI say, In passing, that it is better TO have stone
III one end OF the meal bag than in the bladder To
your second question answer, am i'm favor of
mules having colts, provided it suits the mules. and
don't interfere with the vested rights of the people.
Your third question involves point upon which
nave many doubis-cTossing the melon with the
pumpkin certainly en!argcs the melon but il will
require large share of the attention of phiIoso
piers to show it don't ruin the nutmeg.
Nl'h high respect remain your most obedient
servant,
II. TAYLOR.
AUGUSTUS MONTAGUE SNooKs
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A FAIR HIT.

The New Orleans National has not done more
than justice, in The following imaginary corrcspon-
dence, to the practice ofwr,ing letters to eminent
pubic men, ProlDundng all manners of ming
questions, and then publishing their answers. 4,
would seem as ifevcry scrbbler in the land had
been catechsing Gen. TAYLOR, and that he,
frank old soldier, answers them as if it were an off
cia duty. The questions propounded in the fol
lowing imaginary correspondence by Mr.. Shocks
are not less important than many that have been
propoundcd to the General
"IiONI SOFT QUI NAL Y PENsE"
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n. !
AUGUSTUS MONTAGUE SNooKs.
THE WRIT OF RIGHT.


The following item Of information, which we
find in London letter published in Western pa
per, Will interest those of our legal readers to whom
it may be new
"A very remarkable obituary of great interest TO
all lawyers and all who are Interested i'm local his
tory IN the United States, cannot omit. On De-
cember 18th. lS46, died in the Court of Queens
Bench in Westminster flall, London, the last of
his race, now departed and gone forever. "rhe Writ
OF Right On that day the last trial of q writ of
right was had; hencetorth this ancient mode of
claiming lands in England is abolished II was
conducted IN ancient terdal FORM before the Grand
Asszes. The case was Selby. denandant, versus
Lowndes, tenant. The verdict was: The tenant
hath more right than the de.nandant' The event
is historically interesting 10 all legal minds. Per-.
haps 1t is greatly to be amened that the process of
determination has been adopted by the English Lee
gIsature on legal matters instead of the process of
improvement. This action of writ ofriaht was in
many respects better than the action OF eectment:
Its only fault was being too prolix, too expensive
and too proracted. But these faults were incidents
OF the action and did not necessarily belong TO it
they might have been Topped off it might have been
made as expeditions and ready as an action of e.
Jectment. aud then valuable mode of ASSERTING n
right wonld have been preserved in the courts OF
law. believe that in some of the States of the u
mon the action of the writ of right still exists In
England II is gone, dead forever, Oh the day and
date aforesaid"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

An INctDRNT.-A bachelor friend of ours. saws
the Pittsburg Sun, on passing up Penn street, yes
terday, picked up thimbe, lie stood awhile
medltatjng on the probable beauty Of the owner.
when pressing it to his lips, saying, ooh that il
were the fair lips fthe wcarer" just as he had fin
'shed, a big Wench looked out of an upper window
and said. BOSS jis please to frow dat finbe in de
entry js now dropit." Our friend tainted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

POETRY
ron THE SPECTATOR.

This song, written on the news Of the political
defea, Of Henry CLAY, was suggested again by
the la,e presence among of that great spirit ;
when fathers were bringing their little children for
him to bless, and old men lhronged to bid their last
earthly farewell. and all thought ''ne'or should
look upon his like again: ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

Some witty chap, who "knows the ropes
shrewdly says that bowling is science by itself,
and must be closely attended to by those who, by
turning and twisting themselves, keep in the sun
shine OF fashion. Bow Uery reverently low to a
million ofdollars, most respectfully to a hundred
thousand, coureousy to fifty thousand, civilly 70
ten thousand, cody TO five thousand. sud never
know poverty by sight
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08
CHEAP FARES.

The low prices charged in tho steamboats, run
nlng from New York in all directions are really q
matter of amazement, when we consider the sneed
with which the traveller is carried, and the excel
lent and. oftenmes, splendid accommodations af
forded him. People living within hundred miles
OF that city certainly enjoy great advantages The
n. York Express publishes the following state
ment of fares -
TO Albany, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, and other
places on the North River, % cents to one dollar
10 New Brunswick, % cents, and one boat
twelve and half cents
TO Perth and South Amboy and intermediate
landings g. cents TO ~!
To New Haven and almost all other places on
the Sound, one dollar and fifty cents
To Staten Island, twelve and a half cents.
Five dollars will enable person to visit almost
every prominent place within hundred miles OF
the city of New York, including fares both WAYS.
We do not think there is similar case in Inc
world
In some Of the omnibusses in that city a person
is carried distance Of five miles for six and a
quarter cents. The Journal of Commerce says:
II Is said that some of the omnibus lines confem-
plate reduction of fare to three cents. Such a
movement would probably multiply their business
tourtOid but whether, on the whole, the public
convenience would be promoted by the increase OF
stages that would be necessary 10 carry out the
plan, is doubtful unless portion Of them were re-
CURED to run IN streets parallel to the present
routes
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08
CASH FOR NEGROES.

THE subscriber is anxious to purchase large
number of NEGROES OF both sexes-sound
and likely. Persons having Negroes 10 dispose of
will find 1t TO their interest u give him call be-
fore selling. He will pay the very highest prices.
Ng Letters addressed to me at this place will
be promptly attended to.
JOHN MOORE, Jr
May Is, lSi7.-tf
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Il A IL O II [ n G..
SPRING AND SUNNI FASHIONS.

VT>HE undersigned bcgs leave to inform his
Il aud the public generally, that he has employed
Mr.. James O'Rear Gan experienced and conpe tent
hand in the art Of Cutting, &c.,) recently from the
Eastern Cities the foreman Of his shop, and some of
The best worknlen to aid him. Having recently recei-
we'd all the
LATEST FASHIONS
from New York and Phadeph he is now prepared
10 execute all work in his line in the most superior
stylc and at the shortest notice.
Mr. O'Rcar's merits in his line Of business not
surpassed. The subscriber has neatly fitted up his
shop aud made every other arrangement his
business on more enlarged and much improved scale.
He is pleased acknowledge his gratitude for the for
patronage Of his friends and generous public and
respectfully solicts continuance of the same Per-
sons are respectfully invited TO call and examine his
work and Fashions, specimens of which always
hand, one door West of Wm. KyIc's, Esq, Main ST.,
opposite the Post Office
ID. w. ARNOLD.
Stanton, May l, lS47.
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Notice to The RffLsfc.

NTH. the completion of the Virginia Hotel
which is nov being erected on the site OF the
Washington T. tel, the undersigned will accolnmo-
ate their fri IDS and the public generally at the
BELL Iavers. They believe their arrangements
will be such to give comfort and satisfaction to
those who may call.
WILLIAM III. CARRIER
MICHAEL q. HARTMAN
Staunton, April %, lS47
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EPTTAPII.
Ell I Attt. ,
SELECTED voR THE SPECTATOR.

JotLtCTEU FOR The SPECIAEOEsJ
Here lies inferred beneath these stones
David ap Morgan. ap jenkins. ap Jones.
he was born in Wales he travelled in France
He went TO Heaven By n mischance"
"He was killed By fall from his horse.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

Stone RoPE.-A rope, nearly three miles lorc,
now lies at Gateshead England, which was the
other day stone in the bowels of the earth -
Smelted, the stone yielded iron. The iron was
converted into wire. The wire was brought TO the
wIre-rope mandatory near Gateshead, and there
twisted into line 1850 yards longl It is the
Stoutest rope of the kind ever made 1t weighs
70 tons cwt. aud will cost the purchasers S., 500
II is intended for the incline the Edinburg and
Glasgow Railroad, near the latter the city. A
rope of hemp. Of equal strength, would weigh 23s
tons and cost 81 400 more
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08
REV. r. w. BAILEY, PRINCIPAL

MRS. BAILEY continues her instructions in the Music
and French Departments.
MISS ELizABErn BAILEY, from Portland, is engaged
10 instruct classes IN Drawing aud Painting
MISS CoRNELIA X. SToCKBkiDGE from Bath Maine
cH be connected ,ch the school at the opening She 0s
ceH as hss Bduey Is an approved teacher and ciU he
retained The patronage Of the school triH jusf,fu IT,
The COURSE OF STUDIES embraces u liberal Educa
ton prescribed in the best collegiate institutes of The
country. The English sudics-cmbracny Grammar
Rhetoric and English Compositions continued ,bro
the whole term OF the young ladys residence at IN.
Seminary.
HE ACADEMIC YEAR commences the first Mon
ddy 81 September and closes the last week in June
VACATION, July and August.
The Academic year is divided into f,ro sessions of
fire months each. The first session closes on tb, first
oil February, and the second the last of June There
as no vacation bet,ceen them. few days of recess on
ly are given at Christmas.
fupiis may enter at any time, are charged from
the tim" they enter No deductions are made for ALI
sencc unless in of sickness strict neccssitv
This Seminary has been in successful opcratiop ror
I'VE years under ITS present organZaon-with II, adv
patronage, which has avcrged about so pupils.
L ne building rs large, cOnmodous. and centrally
placed IN hcalthiu and quiet Town in the fruitful Val
ley of Virginia. "
The whole arrangements secure to Young ladies tbc
best protection in family discipline united with efficient
progress III mental education
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DR.. G. W, HARDIN,

HhFlNG permanently located in Middebrook,
respectfully tenders his professional services
70 the citizens Of the town and vicinity. Office
one door west Of Gardeners Hotel.
July y, lS47-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

LoNegvfTS.-A merchant well known in this
city, who came from England long AGO, at the ace
Of twenty years, leaving behind seven brothers and
sisters, went home on visit after an absence of fif
ty years, and in four hours after his arrival six OF
the brothers and sisters were around him with their
greeting. One sister had died the year boCore-.N.
Y .Lnlr Conn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

1hales, one Of the JVisc Men Of Crcccc.-A
sophst whlshng to puzzle him with difficult oues-
tons. the sage OF NIiletus replied to them all with
out the least hesitation and with the utmost prec-
sion.
What is the oldcs, Of all things2 God, be
causo he always existed.
What is the most benmJm2 The world, be
cause it is the work of God
What is the greatest Of all things? Space, be-
cause it contains all that has been created
What is the most const0Ht OF all things? Hope
because it still remains with man after he has lost
every thing else
What is the best of all rbings7 Virtue. because
without it there is nothing.
What is the quickest of all things? Thought,
because in less than moment it can Gy to tbs
end of the universe.
WHAT IS the strongest? Necessity. which
makes men face ali the dangers OF life.
What is ihe easiest To give advice.
What is the most difficult? To know Yourself
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08
DIR. CHAS, X, MAUZY,

HI AVlNG permanently located himself in Spring
Hi, begs leave to offer his professional seryi.
ces to the citizens of that neighborhood.
June 10, 1S47.-3m*
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LATEST FASHIONS
G.H.aAi9 YuGNMGw Ens
a. d. CHANDLER

PEGS leave TO inform his friends and the public
- generally, that he has hand the largest
and best selected stock of Furniture he has ever Of
fered in this Market and which he offers at lower
prices than heretofore for CASH. country produce or
good paper. Call and examine
o. Wanted in exchange for furniture, several
Good Horses. A. ID. &.
Staunton, April 8, lS47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

Mr.. j. w. Long, editor Of a southern paper,
asks :--''When will the editor Of the Louisville
journal learn to tell the truth ? To which Prem
lice replies, "There', no Doubt lnt shall tell it
before Longr'
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DENTAL NOTICE.

N. HUDSON expects to visit Stanton, a.
bout the 10Th Of SCI to nber and will remain
only few days at Meetings. Hotel
August %, 1917.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-09-08

GOVERNMENT toGTC.-The Presidents Editor
says there Is a coalition between the Wing leaders
and the Mexican chie(laDs. The only ground for
this caumnions accusation is, that the Wings do
not approve the origin and objects Of Mr.. Folks
wal By the came sort of logic. we can prove
coalitions between the LocofocO leaders and the peace
party IN Mexico. As for Mr.. Polk himself, he is in
I league with Santa Anna, the leader Of the Mexican
armies, having given him pass through our block
siding squadron enable him to return to his couu.
try and head its government and srmies.--- Gncir-
natl .7tLo9
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EXPENSES FOR SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.

II
'Scicntiiic and Literary Course, per SEES.
sion of five months, from SI9 In esI5
Latin and Greek, either or both, 10
rrrhch, 10.
If two or all the above languages are tn
ken, the whole charge for them is Is
In no instance. however, in a charge of
more than SS25 Session made for any
selection, or all the aJoue named branch
rs together.
Former pupils may join any single class
in the Scientific and Literary course for
50 per Session, and in this case she will
he required TO submit written composi-
lions with the class monthly.
Incidcntas for Rents 80 cents
The pupil is liable to other charge ex-
ccpi III the Music DEPARTMENT. For
Lessons on Piano Forte and in vocal mu-
sic, with of Piano, 500
Lessons on Guitar. il added to Piano $40
ii; alone $50.
Drawing and Painting, TO-
BOARDING.
Boarding in respectable and gentcc families can be
procured for from IS 10 40 per mouth,
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, 1917.
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The Sra-BOy'S Farewell TO his Friends.

Staunton, august %, lS4T.
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE.

''HoNI SOFT aUI NAL Y PENsE. ,