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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
VIM. HALL, Esq.
Mquasco, Prince Georges Co., Md.

Extract ola letter to the New Orleans Times,
dated Vera Cruz, July 90
81 have to-day received five or six packages of
your paper, the first that have come to hand in a
month. Where they have been know not and
only mention their delay to account for not having
notice some extracts in the earlier dates from sun
dry papers, and particularly from the Washington
Union, the statements Of which conflict with those
made by me on several occasions. II is now too
late to trouble your readers with the details to prove
the correctness of my statements, and will only
crave room to ask the editor of the Union, first IT.
In his opinion, Gen. Scott now has t,cegve thousand
men In his division of the army? Second, where
he obtained the information. month ago, that half
a million of dollars in specie had been collected for
duties in Vera Cruz? And. third, upon what sys
tenn of arithmetic he based the celebration that 6f
teen millions of dollars of revenue would be Welded
by the tariff now in force on the Mexican coasts
FtUc millions might have been secured by the
establishment OF common sense rate of duties and
reasonable facilities of payment and trade; but /
can assure you that, under those adopted, not one
million, including all duties received, and all bond
ed, will be realized within one year from the date
of opening the ports"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

The National IntelIigencer apprehends, from ad-
vices that have reached its editors through private as
well as public channels, that affairs between the
United States and Brazil are in much more deli
cate position than they had until lately supposed.
The lntelligoncer remarks -
Though we have reason 10 suppose that the
Instructions by the Executive to MIR TOP have
been framed with laudable purpose to prevent
collision between the two countries, our private
Information leads us to suppose that it will not be
very easy matter. the authorities Of Brazil being in
high state OF evaporation. 1t may be hoped
however, that Mr. TOP will find them not TO he ca
lar excited by what has passed as not to listen to
reason. We are not disposed to doubt the DISPOSE
!lon Oh our own Government to avert this collision
II 1t can do so by any reasonable effort"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
WIN. HALL.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF Occvp,r,o,

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp near Monterey, (.Mcrico,) July 8, lS47.
My DEAR SIR: The resolutions recently adopt-
cd by meeting of the citizens of Prince GEORGES
county, Maryland, forwarded to me by YOU have
been, with your accompanying letter, duly received.
Through you would respectfully return 10 those
KIND friends my deep and sincere thanks for the
very high honor and flattering testimonials of an
Proval which they have thus conferred upon me-
II the good people of the nation should so greatly
honor me with elevation to the Chief Magstracy
shall, by all jealous endeavors and TO the best of
my ability, strive to them, and maintain the
best and highest interest of the whole country vet
though feel impelled to yield to the call of the
people at large, should hail with pleasure their
determination to confer so great gift on some EN-
nent statesman.
he pleased to accept, with these acknowledr-
ments, for yourself and those whom you represent,
the warm good wishes and regard of your most o.
bliged servant, H. TAYLOR.
Maj Gen. U. S. .armu
WIN. HALL, Esp
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
Correspondence ofMc NJ Y. Journal of Commerce


1t is said that the Administration decided. on
Saturday to call out ten additional regiments. I'M
der the Act Of 18th May, 1915. Ii has been the
Impression that the Government had nearly ex-
llausted the authority given by that Act. The
secretary OF War intimated that opinion in pub
J'shed letter. some months ago. declining the accep-
taion of certain bodies of volunteer troops But il
appears that new construction is put upon tbe
Act. and that it is now considered as authorizing
the continued employment of the number of men
provided by it, to wit, fifty thousand IPthis be the
case, there need be lack of men to carry on the
war, unless indeed the spirit of volunteering has
much tagged.
1t would appear from this measure, and it has
Otherwise become known, that the Administration
cnerlsh no expectation O. speedy peace with
Mexico.
The object in calling for more troops is undoubt-
edy to enable General Scott TO maintain his ground
until the meeting of Congress in December next.
when the Executive will throw upon that body the
responsibility of arresting continuing the war.
ana OF adopting measures proporoned to the objects
OF the war Congress must decide Whio
fionse must decide to what end. and for what OBJ
Jects, the war shall be prosecuted. IL conquest be
determined upon, an adequate force must be au-
lhorized II not, defensive line must be adopted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
HNow Second Auditor of the Treasury

u Rep. W. l.. Nc Gala and Me President
Philadelphia Sum-" of August 9Th, says: eve
nave received from the Rev w. j.. McCaIa 4
ruiz statement of his memorable interview with
PRESIDENT Polk, which we shall lay before tho pub
nc IN TO morrow's Sum-" We shall of course give
inc rev, gentleman an opportunity of being heard
oy our readers Alter the official publication in the
, onton' copied INTO this paper. impeacbing his
verac!ty, he has right, upon that point. to sneak
for himself f' ~ 'f0o"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

CHANGE IN THE Posi- OFFICE REGULATIONS.
On and after Saturday last Postmaslers were
prohibited from forwarding subscriptions for public
journals as they have been in the habit of doing for
a long time past, the regulations which conferred
this privilege having been fcscindcd. Hereafter
persons desiring TO subscribe 10 renew their sub
scriptioDs TO newspapers, must enclose the money
in letter. The postage under the new LAWS very
triHing to each individual subscriber.
Irrational Htctircucer. .Ayp. 7
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
MARKETS.

M, nm -, BALTIMORE, August r.
Flour The Flour Market is unsettled and we
nave We no quotations to make to-day The receipts
out are small and have been for several DAYS.
demand for provisions since my last. with s,;fi
ness in prices. QUIZ
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

Cork, July 9th, 1S47.
lam happy toinform you that the crops through
out me United Kingdom, are excellent. The Pa
ta'oes free from disease, but not so many planted
as formerly Tor fear of the rot. Every thing is
ao. az. ana getting cheaper every day We do
not know what to do with the Corn hero Roouo
me, when the crops come in grain will be drur
In the market.-.Nor|otk Beacon s
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
The New Orleans Bee, of the 3ls, ult saws

hO A'S' oiicdIo dee, O' the OISt ult., saws
" The Vera Cruz correspondent of La Pntria,
furnishes 1t with information of more spsc6c
character than we have heretofore received After
mentioning that no commission of peace had been
appointed, the writer declares that Santa Anna is
extremely anxious to prevent Congress from assem-
bling, IN order that he may be enabled to create an
assembly of Notables, which shall take into con-
slderaflon the proposition Of Mr.. Buchanan. San
ia Anna is presumed to desire peace, and the as
Semby VIII OF course be a mere puppet that will
move in response to his controlling will But before
this can take place, the correspondent is of opinion
that Cen Scott and his troops will hasten thenepotia
tions orpeace by frightening the Mexicans into terms
Recent letters from Puebla bring assurances that
the Commander in Chief began his march towards
the Capital on the 18TH leaving two fortified points
| at Pueoa garrsoned by a small force. On the
End at Vera Cruz the writer says it was general
y believed that his advanced guard had reached
Ayotla, situated only eight leagues from the CITY
of Mexico. The correspondent of the Patria puts
faith in the rumor"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
wADsWoRTH, TURNER & 90
Wholesale Dealers in Dry Goods.

NO. IS, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND.
WILL open this Fall, as early as practicable :,
large stock of FALL & WINTER GOODS
oil unusual extent and variety and they would 70
sPeciuly solicit the Merchants of Augusta and the
adIacent Counties TO give them call, feeling con-
noent that an examination of their stock will salts
~ a'l That by making their purchases here thew
will realize advantages not fonnd a, The NJ '0y
WADSWORTH, TURNER r. Co
Richmond, Aug. 10 lS47.-2m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

farmer as well as commercial men. Ifthc farmer
raises more produce than he desires to use himself
he wants good market for the surplus lfhe can
not sell his produce to advantage no is prevented
from giving good education to his sons and ,lauph
tiers, who are to be the future voters and future
mothers in the land
Our Union ought to be so connected and CONSOLE
dated that all parts can be accessible to ALL 1t
should be bound together, hoped round with rail
roads as with iron ribs. The true definition of a
commonwealth is that land where all parts are
equally accessible.
1t Is said that Thomas Jefferson violated the
constitution to acquire Louisiana his design beinu
to prevent what he feared might take place--that
the west In some future day would seek to divide
the Union, making the Alleghanies the separating
me. Ii railroad had then extended from East to
west, we should not have needed to acquire Lou
Siana Tor any such reason. The sons of the Pilgrims
'cH look out upon Asia, and have commercial associ
atoms with her. fpropcr appropriations are no,
made to bind the growing West to the distant Eas,
The swarming Puri,ans will build up on the shore
OF the Pacific an independent republic of the Anglo
Saxon blood
But tins great work ON which we are engaged
VIII be accomplished. Since these same Puritans
have taken 1t in hand they will never rest norseep
until It'll DONE +
lie thanked God that he had the assurance in
this vast and intelligent asecmbage that the hopes
vs. va" ''@Ss "'0 hol W oe disappointed.
The Worcester Palladium says that Col Ben.
TONS letter to the Chicago Convention ssrot<s the
Convention of all originality" 1t continues
"He was first to see almost every thing that has
oeen or that is proper to be done, In the West
and TO such an extent does the worthy NIissouriar
carry this amabic popularity that if the question
OF the origin of NOah's Ark had come up in the
lineage convention, we shouldshav EXPECTED. I,
lind the Colonel ready with the documents TO prove
that ne was at least thirty years in advance Of the
great diluvian navigator"
| CoMMENT.-lt would give us great pleasure tc
sec file OF the ST. Louis Enquirer to which the
Colonel refers, when he wishes to give an amazinp
proof OF sagacity. We wonder if there is such !;
thing an csse, or if it is but 'creation of the heal
oppressed brain" We have been disposed to ropl
1t among the satyrs and uniforms of antiquity. o,
the roc's eggs of the Arabs. Cannot some one hav
ing such file, If such thing there be, trace the
Colonel's abors in 1918, the great year of prophe
cy and inspiration with him?
Noahs Ark indeed! Why we should not be
astonished TO know that he had originated the Mis-
slssppl itself, 'set the ball in motion - soliary
ana ;lone," when it was determined to block NJ
Niagara Dennis claimed all the works of the En-
ish authors who had written up To this time
surely the Colonel is not more modest than Den
mis-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

An English farmer, speaking of the weather and
the appearance Of the crops, says, owe could not
have managed it better ourselves, If VIC had had tho
sun in one hand and watering can in the other ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
From the National Intclligcnccr.
AaUAsco, PRINCE GEORGES Co., (Mp)

August 2, lS47. {
Messrs. GALES s. SEAToN: Having recently re-
ceived the following communication from Major
General TAYLOR, in reply to one from myself for
wartlng to him set of resolutions adopted in MAY
last, by meeting Of the Wings in Nottingham
district, in this county approving of his course in
conducting the war with Mexico, and at the same
time nominating him for the Presidency in 1913,
you will confer favor upon those represent, as
well as myself, by giving ita place in your col
umns. Yours, respectfully,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

Strictly IN CHABAcTER-'rho Stark county
(Oho) Repository states that the burning in effigy
Of Senator Cofwin at Monterey, for his expose of
the Mexican war, was got up by private (whom
it names) of the Stark Rangers who had been twice
dismissed from his company for steaIingt
" v Tribune
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

1t is stated that patent has been taken out in
England, and one is to be secured in the United
States for new invention, which ON being attach
ed TO the ordinary kitchen, or other fire, will pro
duce continuous and sufficient supply of ras 10
any extent. ne apparatus is of such simple
ment to kitchen ranges, stoves naror crates sc,no
engine furnaces. &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
ECcLEsIAsrICAL NOTICE

&eIsp Vie LEXINGTON PREsByrERy will meet
fM&-J at Bethesda Church. Auonst 18Th =, 10
July 90, IS47 " o. e.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

The Harrisburg Argus, LocoGocy paper. has
placed tho name of Gen. Taylor at the head Of lie
columns, as a candidate for the Presidency.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

IL Is proper for all to remember that they ought
not to raise expectations which it is not in their
power TO satisfy, and that it is more pleasing TO see
smoke frightening into flame than fame sinking
into smoke.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
THE DEFALCATION.

The Board Of Directors Of the Branch Bank of
Virginia in this place have been, for the past week
diligently engaged in investigating the state Of the
office They have not yet finished their labors,
nor can the amount of the defacaton be ascerained
INT! accounts are received from other banks in the
State and elsewhere with which their Office was
III the habit OF iransacting business. We under
stand. that the deficit, so far as ascertaned. A.
mounts to about $4,000. The securities of the de
faultlng officers bound for the sum of $50 600
so that, as far as yet known, the loss Of the Bank
is inconsldeIabe.
A Called Court will be held to-day, for the ex-
animation Of James Il. Green. the late Book keep
er. Mr.. Averett the late Teller. has not vet been
apprehcnded. LynchJWg VUginian, .aug. s.
We learn also from the Washington papers. that
William i. Jones, clerk in the post office Of that
city, and son of the late postmaster, was arrested
upon charge Of stealing letter Of value, and
held to bail in the sum Of 5000 He, too. had
been stealing money for two or three years. Will
not these developments Of crime be sufficient
warning TO others to keep their hands from evil and
their tongues from lying. We hope so.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

'nr' PoOf' 8 DHen'ma.-Mr. Folks prcdicament
with regard TO the war (says the Nashville B,nnerl
is very rnuch like that of another unfortunate vcbt
who was run off with by horse lie mounted
him OF his own accord, with the intention of show
ing oif-of cutting dash. But the charger could
not be managed, and as he swept by at the TOP of
his horses speed, some sympatizinr friend called
out to him to jumP cG! His reply was. "Ho,g
can 'et go Whcn can scnceIy hoM on gu
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

The President, it is said, now denies that he
ever told Mr.. McCalla that he had sent Messrs
NcEiroy and Ray to Mexico as spies. Thus the
matter stands between MIR. Polk, and one Of his
warm friends
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

Inc following is an extract from letter 10 .
merchant IN this city, from his correspondent in
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
CRIMINALITY EXPOSED.

We learn from the Lynchburg Virginian that
two officers of the Branch Bank of Virginia at That
place have been detected as defaulters. The par
Ties are william II. Averett Teller, and Jas b.
Green, Book Keeper. The amount of the defaca-
ton, it is thought may reach forty or fifty thousand
dollars. Green has been arrested and is now in
Jail Averett is at large, but officers are in hot pur
suit Of him. They both had until this discovery
borne the most honorable and exemplary character
and when 1t was known that they were the parties
the whole community was astounded They had
both been guilty Of abstracting this money in small
aInouDtS for Como fI,roo
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12

French lady once said to the Duke OF yelling
ton, ga great victory must be glorious affair, -
"hladaD," replied he, 81 conceive it to be the
most dePiorable catastrophe that can possibly hap
PEN except great defeat" The experience of
ono man, who had been witness to so much blood
shed is worth all the prcachings of all the Peace
societies in the world
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-12
A TEST.

Both parties in Tennessee claim to be in favor If
Gen. Taylor; but the Wings seem to doubt the
sincerity OF their opponents, and propose test which
Is pretty well calculated to try their faith. The
Nashville Banner says that the people of Tcnnes-
see are for Gen. Tayior-that he will be their tri-
uimPhan' candidate-and express its conviction that
AL who sincerely desire his election ''must desire
Mat nc DC nominated for The Presidency by The ncrt
tennessee Legislature" 1t therefore calls upon
ooth parties to come up at once, and toe the mark
"Let the candidates for the Legislature il saws
"be everywhere called upon to come ont. une1uiv
ocaily FOR or AGAINST haUjng Gen Ta,,lo,. nom;
nated tor Me Presidency by the Tennessee Legis
azure" "Let the candidates for Governor" it
further says, speak out upon this vital question:
let the public press come up to the mark and no
shrinking Let us see oiere you are, gentlemen -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-01-07

CArrLE-There were 400 head Of Reeves
offered at the scales to day, but there was not
much animation and prices are not quite so
good az Our last quotations. Sales To the ex-
tent of 800 head were made and the balance.
100 head, remain over. Prices ranged from
s.. so $3.50 per 100 lbs. on the hoof. equal
to S. a 1915 nett, and averaging about S..
HoGs.--Lige Hogs are selling at s. as
l2,, and we quote these rates.
FLouR.-A few limited parcels Of Howard
street Flour were sold on Saturday at S4.62s,
decline of l2a cents per bbls. To-day 1899
bbls were sold at S4,62A, and 200 bbls at 81.
rs. The receipt price from cars is unsettled.
GRars.-The receipts Of Whea, are very
uifing. We quote good to prime reds at 80 a
95 cts, and ordinary TO good al S0a 90 Cts
Sales OF white Corn at s. cts, aud Of yellow
at 50 60 Cts. Oats are worth 80 cts.
BacoN.-rhe sales of Bacon are Of the most
limited description. Old Shoulders are selling
at 5a5. cents and Sides at 5 3-4 cents. We
quote prime Hams al 7as cents.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-01-07

Resolred, Tha, the COMMITTEE Of WAYS and
Means inquire into The expedency oi ircreas
ing the tariff Of duties Oh all dutiable articles
under tie present tariff act as high as the revc-
nue. STANDARD VIII permit; OF imposing duties
on spirits distilled or manufactured ia the Uni
tod States also, on licenses &c retailers Of IL
qnors; also On pIeasure carriages and gold and
silver ware---as war measure, instead OF levy
ing duties on tea and coffee.
/ Mr.. SINS Of Mo also Offered resolution
which was carried BY reclamation, and amidst
hearty good laugh. Happy man to have his
resolution unanimously adopted he must be
satisfied that whenever Il becomes necessary,
Congress viii render said and comfort" 10 the
! Counuy--even though they should refuse to
stimulate il teih Tea and Coffee -
Resotred, That The people Of the L. States
are too patriotic to refuse any necessary tax in
time OF war
/ Exactly SO, Mr. SlNs.
+ Gen. BAYLY and Mr.. DAVIS Of Ky. appear
ed in the House to. unsatisfactory expana-
tons took place--they shook hands like sensi-
+ bic men and made friends. That's all right
and the clever way fof brave men TO act, when
( they see their error.
4 Mr. PREsros king Of N. Y, has revived
the Bill OF last session for procuring peace
with Mexico--it asks for an appropriation OF
4 $50 900 to be in readiness for any proposed re-
sumption Of negotiations between the two Go
yernmenls--p prohibits Slavery or involuntary
seryitude in any territory secured 10 the United
States from Mexco--and asks an appropria-
ton Of 100000 towards the settlement OF
! boundaries, &C., and securing any territory
which may result from the negotiations be-
tween the two Governments. You may res;
assured that If this Bill gets fairly before tne
House, the Northern and Southern a.iies 81
Democracy will have regular pitched battle
on the feeond provision OF il, touching the sla
very question.
The President sen, in Message to Con.
gress today, recommending the passage Of .
law for increasing the regular force ofihe Ar
my by raising an additional ten Regiments, ant
to relnsdy all defects 10 the present organiza
ton OF the army. He also recommends an
increase ofOficers Of the highest grades-an(
especially the appointment Of a GENERAr
IOrrIeER 10 take command of all our Military
forces in the field. The Office to be dispensed
with at the close Of the war.
The House were in Committee Of the
Wnsle upon the bill for an Increase of the ar
my, and some warm debating took place, bu
as II is now past the witching hour Of night,
must close. | will notice il further when
announce the fate of the Bill TO you. TIT
Senate have been doing nothing OF much gen
eral Importance.
Yours, SC. SUMMERS.