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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22
THE POPULAR DESIRE FOR PEACE.

Men Of all parties are becoming tired Of the OK
listing war. The prestige of victory has passed a
way. 1t was natural, after so protracted a period
OF peace, that our people should be temporarily
charmed by the clash ofanns and the stirring de
tails Of sanguinary conflicts. But the "1apture Of
the fight and the excitement engendered by the
novelty ofactual war have been succeeded by calm
reflection upon The revolving evils which are the
unavoidable accompaniment Of open beIligerency.
The public heart no longer pantsfor bloody tTiumphs
The shouts of victory and the groans and agonies
Of the battle field have ceased 10 crafty, and the
universal desire now is, not TO hear Of the further
sanguuary triumphs Of our invincible army, but Of
the cessation Of bostilities and the smicable ad-
iustment Of our dficultes.-EU. jour-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

President Folks partizan appointee, Gen. Pill
low, has given another evidence Of his sagacity as
commander, in selecting the middle Of the day
for marching instead of mornings AID evenings.
The result This experiments on raw recruits was
that about one hundred and fifty of his men gave
out, Of whom some half dozen have since died.
To veteran soldiers, even, march at that time of
day, through the arid and sandy plains of MEXICO,
would be subject of great dread
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

Of We regret to state that a valuable negro bow
named William Watson, the property Of Mrs
Sheffey Of this place, was drowned in the mill dam
near Greenville, on Sunday last.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

We see it stated by some wiseacre, that the
heart OF man weighs about nine ounces, that Of
woman eight; and that as age increases, mans
heart grows heavier, and woman's lighter, after
she is thirty. Some girls lose theirs at sixteen.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

Mr.. Allen Peddicord who has been tried in the
Criminal Court of Washington city, for stealing
dead letters from the General Post Office, has been
acquitted on all the indictments, the ground that
the letters were of no value
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

Mr.: Polk (says the Providence JournaD is report
cd to have said that no disabilities imposed upon
Thomas w Dor by an Algerinc Legislature could
diminish, in any degree, his respect for that distn
gushed person This is very handsome of MIR.
Polk, and The least that the Governor can do
In return Is to assure the President that no pass
which he may give to any General to enter Mexico
and take the command Of tho Mexican army. would
diminish his confidence in Mr.. Folks military char
aeter. The mutual esteem Of two such illustTious
men is gratifying evidence of good feeling and en-
tire freedom from envyi
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

The Union calls for the assemblago Of the usual
Democratic National Convention TO nominate can
didates for President and Vice President. Ofcourse
it is not expected that Gen Taylor will be touched
by TINT Convention,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

The proposition which Mr.. Trst is authorized to
make are said by the Mexicans to be that each
Republic shall name three commissioners TO discuss
the "'"'"s of the United States, and that IL Mexi-
co will not consent TO this, then the is 70 be
pTUspcUtsd.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

o. The crops throughout the country have turn
ed out well this season. in most instances they
have been more than the usual average when they
have fallen short, the deficiency in quantity has
been compensated by the superipritY in Q,laLitY
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

The Boston Post makes the following lscouic
announcement--more would have been superfuous:
"Mr. Baylies Richmond was found dead in
Taunton on Monday, supposed to have died in
fit. He left a wife and family, and bottle and
twenty dollars In his pocket
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

o. So long as the present tariff remains updis-
turbed, The prices of provisions must remain high.
Nashville Union.
The above is from pet organ Of Mr. Polk in
Tennessee. Since lis editor penned the paragraph,
Flour has fallen nearly -Four Dollars barrel Corn
fifty cents, meal dollar and quarter, Rye Flour
about the same, and Rye forty cents!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

Col. Doniphau says that his famous Missouri
boys have one more r than Gen. Taylor himself
they are Rough, Ragged and Ready
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

The remnant Of the first Indiana Regiment Of
Volunteers, which has just returned home from
Mexico, numbers less than 500. This regiment
was in no battle, having been employed in guard
ing the depots ON the Rio Grande; ana yet, says
the Louisville Journal, over ono-haif of them have
died. or were in dying condition, by diseases con
tracted in that wIetched climate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

The steamer Britannia arrived at Boston on
Saturday last, with dates totho 18th instant There
has been still further depression in the produce
market. Flour was selling at 81 to 34s. per bbl.--
This news will have lis effect upon our markets.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-07-22

The Hon. Richard Biddle formerly member of
Congress, from Pitsburg, Pa, died in that city, on
Tuesday evening last
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1s47.

DFIt is well known we advocate the
election of Gen. Taylor TO the Presiden-
cy-and il is as well known that Gen,
Taylor refuses to make pledges TO any po-
litcal party, to further his election. Many
who prefer party to country, are sorely
displeased at this, and are di sposed to find
great fault with the old hero and his friends.
The "sub" of the Democrat" is exceed
ingly perplexed on the subject, and by
way of casing himself quotes sentence
which is credited sto Col. Benton. as fol-
lows: SHOW me no-party man, and
will show you man who figures at the
head or bangles at the tail of Federalism.
Gen. Taylor does not aspire to lead, and
he is not the man to be found at the tail,
when the battles of his country are TO be
fought-as his whole life has proven. There
are times when it is necessary, for the
good of the country, 10 drop ultra party
predictions, and unite on man equal to
the emergency. Gen. Jackson. in one OF
his letters TO President Monroe, made use
of the following languagc--"Now is The
time to destroy that monster-PARTY SPIRIT
The President of the U. s. should be the
head of the NATIoN-not the head OF
PARTY" We leave it 10 the "sub" and
COL Benton to place General Jackson at
the "hcad" or ",aip Of Federalism, which
ever thew pleasc: he was certainly mo
party man."
When Gen. Washington was invited to
become a candidate for President, in an.
swer to the invitation he said--"Should it
become absolutely necessary for me to
OCCUPY the station your letter pre-supposes,
Ihare DETERMINED to go into 1t FREE from
all engagements Of ercry nature, 'ohatso.
euer."
According to Col. Bcnton's logic, quoted
with such evident satisfaction by the sub
the "fa,her of his country "elher figured
a, the head or dangled at the tail of Fed
eralism"
George Washington, Andrew Jackson (,
and Zachary Taylor, charged with figuring
at the head or dangling at the tail of Fed
eralism"!!
This, truly, is locofocoism
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

THE MAILs.-We notice our up country
contemporaries are complaining Of the mis-
management of The mails. The stages ar.
rive regularly, but fail to bring the mails.
The postmasters, are sometimes too busy
or lazy to put them upland when put
up and started, they are left to make room
for passengers.
In place of our eastern mail last Satur-
day, the Western mail which had been
sent down the day before, was returned.
On Tuesday, instead of getting the mai
due that day, we got the one due on Sal.
urday. The postmaster at Fulton, mus, be
chargeable with some of these denlinquen
cies. In behalf Of the people of this sec.
ton, we enter our protest against such neg
ligence-for gross negligence it must be-
and hope it will not occur again.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

Terrible Disaster on the LakeS-Sieamer
PhGmir Burnt up-One hundred and
serenity lives lost.
Teegrhphic correspondence of the Republican.
CLEVELAND, Nov. 26th, s. Pm.
On Sunday morning last. the steamer PhGniz,
bound up the Lakes, when near Cheboyagan,
caueh, fire under the deck. So rapid and ex.
tensve were the flames that it was found i'm.
possible to extinguish them. There were two
hundred passengers on board, OF this number
thirty took the small boats, and were picked up
by the steamer Delaware. which hove in sight
soon after the accident. She was. however, too
late 10 save those on board OF the burning YES
sell A large number Of the passengers were en-
igrants, the most Of them from Holland. The
PhGnx was owned by PEAsE & ALLEN, OF
Cleveland, and was insured for $4,000.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04
MEETING OF THE BAR.

At meeting of the members of the
Bar of Boonvlle, on the 18th day of No.
vember, ls47, convened on the melancholy
occasion of the death of CHARLES Chill
TON, Esq. ROBERT STUART, Esq, was called
to the Chair, aud BENJAMIN ToMpKlNs, ESQ.
appointed Secretary.
Whereupon the following preamble and
resolutions were submitted by JOHN C.
RICHARDSON, Esq, and unanimously adopt.
ed:
We have assembled for the purpose OF giving
public and sincere expression OF our sense OF
The loss which we, in common with the cons
munity, have sustained by the death OF our fellow
citizen, associate, and friend, CHARLES CmlLToN,
Esq, and testimony Of our respect for his mem.
DRY. We have been intimately associated with
him in his professional labors. and have wit.
messed with pleasure his zeal and fidelity TO his
clients, his devotion TO the law, his growing pros,
poets as lawyer, the lrankness OF his manners,
his urbanty and generosity, and superior social
qualities. We sincerely lament with his family,
that his llle so full OF the promise OF usefulness
10 the country, OF honor TO his name and the
profession, has been so premaurely terminated;
ard that he has been cut off in the midst Of a
career so full OF hope to his friends.
Resolced, That as an outward token OF re
spect, but an inadequate expression OF our feel.
lngS. we will wear the usual badge Of mourning
for thirty days.
RESOLVED, That copy of the proceedings be
communicated to the widow Of the deceased, &C.
companied by assurances Of our coincidence 10
the heavy affection with which she has been
visited.
Resolred That these proceedings be presented
to the Circui, Cour, OF Cooper county, with the
request that the same be entered on The records Of
the Court.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be signed by the Chairman and Secretary,
and copies thereof furnished TO the "Boonvle
Bulletin" "Observer," Fayette "Times," "Dem.
ocral," and metropolitan" for publication.
ROB'T. STUART, Chm'u.
Benz. ToMPKIEs. Sec'y.
PRoLIFIC.-A woman in Mercer county,
KY recently gave birth to four boys and
tmo ri rio n ma t;n,o
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

A LIBERAL oFrER.-A pamphlet has been
laid on our table, containing proposition from
Dr. John Sappngion, OF Saline county, in this
State, for The establishment OF Manual Labor
School in which manual and physical training
shall be mutually attended to. The pamphlet
gives at considerable length, the authors views
oil education the defects Of the presen, system
and their remedies. We are not aware that sny
attempt has been made in Missouri 10 carry out
The manual labor system, and 10 the venerable
gentleman named much is due for his enlight.
proposes TO give $4,000 in money and lana
whenever $4,000 shall be raised by spbscrin'
;on, to establish an institution on permansp,
footing. We are glad 10 see some one of om,
wealthy and intelligent citizens acting with such
patriotism in cause on which so much demand.
and trus. that the enterprise will no, be permitted
10 slumber. Saint louis Union.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

LOUISIANA ELEcTIoN,--The complexion
of the Louisiana Legislature is at length
definitely settled. Both the Wing and Loco,
foco papers agree in giving to the Wings a
majority of two on joint ballot, already as.
certaned, and chance for the election OF
other members. This secures the election
of a Wing Senator, in place of Mr.. JOHN,
SON, (Whig) whose term expires in ls49.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

ARMY CoURr MARTIAL.-The trial of
Col. Fremont is still progressing. As yet
the testimony seems to make the Colonel's
case look rather bad, but thus far, the ties.
timony is for the prosecution, the wit.
ncsses for the defence may perhaps cause
the case to present a new aspect.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04
nTCongress meets on Monday.

OPThe Howard Circuit Court COM
mences its session on Monday. 1t has
been one year since the Court held ses-
sion, the June term having elapsed in con-
sequence Of the death of Judge Leland.
There will doubtless be a good deal of
business before il.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

The National InteIligencer Of The 17lh, says:
letter received in New York from respectable
mercantile house in the city OF Mexico, dated on
the 29th ult, states that Mr.. Trst has again in.
vted the Government OF Mexico to new confer.
ences. Letter writers from this city, however,
who are supposed to possess. to certain extent,
the confidence OF the AJminstrato stale, since
the receipt here Of The latest dispatches from
Mexico, that there is no doubt that Mr.. Trist 10
looming homes" adding that she is doing very
little good in Mexico, and that. il The writer is
no, in error, "his presence lin Mexico does no.
encourage The friends OF peace"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

Mn. CLAWS SrEEcu.-In consequence
of the failure of the mail last Saturday,
we are unable to give Mr.. Clay's speech
this week.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

"The first day of December was mild
and pleasant as spring. We have had some
very cold weather, however.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

ELECTION OF SENATOR IN TENNESSEE
ACCEPTABLE REsULr.-A correspondent of
the Louisville Morning Courier. writing
from Nashville on Monday night last, com
munica,es the following most acceptable
information. 1t will be hailed with gralif.
cation all over the country.
write to inform you that the contest for Sen.
ator in our State Legislature closed this evening
with the election OF Hon. JOHN BELL, one OF
the first Statesmen, not Of Tennessee only, but
of the United States and one OF the purest Of
men. He will prove most invaluable acqu
sition TO The Wing party in the Senate. an &C.
QUESTION which the little man" in the White
House will have good cause to lament. He was
elected by Wing votes, and somewhat unexpect.
eddy to his friends; for it was feared that the
dssensons Of the Wing ranks had made it i'm.
possible to elect any Of our great men. The
Democracy united. generally, upon another
Wing, Mr.. J. L. WILLIAMS, OF Knox, and by
thus doing and making an attack upon the Wings
in some Of their speeches, induced sufficient
number Of Wings to forego all divisions. and
unite on Mr.. Bell. to elect him. A glorious re
snlt-if any man deserved the office, Mr.. Bell
did, for he may be said to be the head aid font
OF the Wing party in Tennessee.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

BosToN.-Letters from Boston state that Sat.
urday' lhe 18Th, was the slightest day known in
The money affairs OF that city for good many
years past. Money was, at the last accounts,
worth twelve and half TO eighteen per cent. pc,
annum, and quite panic existed.
Some failures have occurred in Phladelhis.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

D. DEATH OF SENAToR.-The Hon. BESJAxIY
SWIFT. U, S, Senator from Vermont, died sud.
denly At his residence in ST. Adams last week.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

Our MARKET.-The Brunswicker of
the I'd inst, says. No change since last
week except in Pork. We understand
that lot has been bought at sl,75 for
hogs weighing from IT'S to 900; and 50
for goo lbs. and upwards-which may be
regarded the present price.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

who have some character TO lose when proven
10 be slandered. 1t is our independence in
conducting the Metropolitan, and our perfect
adherence TO any thing like subserviency to any
one man, or set Of men, that these writer's have
not sense enough to understand. We are re.
sPonsible for whatever appears in our editorial
columns, and when we impugn the motives or
fix q alsehood upon any man, he knows where
TO look for the author. Not so with an anony.
nous writer who stabs in the dark 10 avoid expo.
sure, or who knows that his own name would
destroy the force Of his assertions" .
In conversation with gentleman few
days since, from Jefferson, we understood
that "a Voter" was vouched for by a
respectable gentleman, publicly, to back
what he said, in any manner, shape, or
form--from a pcn-knife up to cannon.
The last papers from there contain nothing
relating to the mottcr-from which some
might draw the inference that an appeal
to arms has been resor,ed to! We state
the facts: others can draw their own con-
illusions. .'
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

WESTERN Pork TRApE--The Ohio Cul.
tivator publishes table compiled from the
Assessors returns to the Auditor of State,
by which it appears that the whole number
of hogs in the State of Ohio last year was
l,40562l. Full returns have not been re-
ceived this year, but sixty.one counties,
which last year had only 1907, sGi, now
have l,372,ll3; and a proportionate in.
crease throughout the State would make
the whole number for the present year,
l,756,000, about twenty-five per cent more
than last year. The numbers above do
not include pigs under six months on the
first of June last. This table proves clear
Iy that the number of hogs in Ohio this
year is vastly larger than last year.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

PRoLIFIo.-A woman in Mercer county,
KY. recently gave birth to four boys and
two girls at one time.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-04

Hon. VIM. L. MARCY, Secretary of War.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-09
MARINE JOU r n A l..
PORT or NEW. YORl
ARRIVED.

pA.. .h,, Ho-,h,,oberlsnd eriswold from London
and Portsmouth July 5th. mdse. 10 Jno Griswold
Ship Uaion, W.bfsy, fun NOresns 18th uit' nose 10
stanton g. Frost - MI
Park n n Fielder. % De fun Hsvre rndse 10 ' fied,
Ter August Ia, ~ 20 Ion g. spoke ship Afghan OF
EYork ~ De I'm Glasgow. With passengers ON ins''
sandy Hook sW by W. 60 miles distant cxchangep 81
Als with bark and ship standing east. white sigma anu
blue cross. I'll. IL. -,
Brr Josephine. Haley % de I'm Para. with India ruo.
Der &c 20 Allen & PsxOn. Left bngs EveNha ior NC"
York; Elizabeth, deg. - L.,
Rreuoen brig Pauline Foster, 90 de I'm Bremen muse
IN Never AZ stuchen. - sieersge passengers.
scbr King Philip. Small 20 De im Trinidad o. CuOs'
,ool.s.e. no Foster a EickersOn Lett bark hsnua"sn
Moore for kYor1 in days brig Gazes Ch1rcn'. i1 n
PHILADELPHIA 10 days 30 inst lat 81 49, ION - oO'
spoke ship Chesapeake, I'm Philadelphia Tor bauDre
schr Anaconda Francis. p Dis I'm Washington NV
naval stores 10 Bryant & Maitland
schr Pacific Smith, % Do I'm NOreans' IOg"ooo' I"
NJ Smith. &c.,. IL
schr 5 Morris VAIN, SomeTs, fm Cienuegos July
10Th sugar &c 20 N l. McCresdy Lett bark Thames
for Trieste 10Th nit; brig Samuel Mitchell Tor BAN
more loading, scbr Enterprise for HALIFAX isn u'I
All well.
sehr Emulous. Howes, de I'm Proynceton' h'h.
Scbr MsgaDtcook Films, days I'm Fall River In pal
scbr Albert Carter. q ds I'm Maehias' lumber to r
Snow. 49,,
schr Theuf Thomas 2 days from New'liayen' 10 bal
last ,,u,sL
sloop Avon Crowell, de- I'm Portsmouth (N.H) h'h'
10 master. II =.
sIOop Repuic soue- days fm New Bedford OIL to
master
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-09
farms for Sale

% FOR SALE Union Hn Farm NJ FofdhAn. Wa
~ hester County This rAiusbie properly. conagitf
90 scres. and well known 10 the community Tor
raj years past a. the residence Of Rev VIM. POve. 4
now offered al private sale having been divided by s1
cous Surveyor into ou Of one or more sores 10 Afford W
ehsses an opportunity Of erecting senieei cottages NJ
gardens sltaehed al comparatively small eIpense AZ
not subject 10 corporation assessmens.
The s5iI 10 excellent the location proverbisy healthy
and presents beautiful sites for residences 10 ihoss cres
who wish 10 combine retirement. economy Of house
and the various advantages Of the country with crsr
ard ss.y access - The city, from which Fordbsm isti
shout n miles The Harlem Railroad Depo. 10 within ,
niluDs wax Of the property, mus snsbnns Ne man <
business repg!r the city without NE necessary OF te
ing horse a. The cars run ard fro eight times Gay
he uhlng coat (by commuuDg) of9 cents noe.
Neight ten heads Of families would unlie m ne pr
chsse - The hole, portion, OF said properly nsi
might form, within themselves select and oesnua ~
cial circle
Persons residing on ths property Will fnd ev"rt 'sci
10 procuring provisions Tor their families - Butchers -
kers hismen, &C. cal regularly every morning ~ -
hous-s ~ tneir respective customers
Office of 5. CAMBRELESo No. Is WsllsL, A9d Al D.
bWENs. surveyor No Chambers a., 10 he care 4
either ~ whom letters may - addressed Tor Rev VIZ
Powell. or TO DR. Wm. BAysrd. we.t FSms y'
q FARM WANTED-WiIh or without improve
menis, Of from 50 10 80 acres within two 10 lhr.
bOufs o. New York. 10 exchange for some choice
leciions OF snd In Michigan. with which VI
be paid Any having s0ch farm 10 dispose "
maze sdvsntsgeOus trade By spplyins u
iy2s I'm P JONES. Jr FeTry-si. v. Y
ga FOK sALE-A small F-rm. beautifully ,lsa :;
within 6ne-n minutes walk OF he Railroad Depo,
- RAILWAY, State OF New-Jersey. The lam 10 ven
good huidirgs and fences mostly new and he whole
fine order FOR particulars Inquire o. J. p MADDEN
Ail Broadway. b. 81 10 Lsnreos ". Y ie.i 2m'