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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20
From the Baltimore Sun.
STORMING OF THE CAPITAL.
ofkilltd and wounded.
Safety of Worth Smith and Pillow.
GEN. WORTH GOVERNOR OF MEXICO.

GEN. WORTH GOVERNOR OF MEXICO.
The resignation Of Santa .anna Decentralization
tica.drs Qfthe Battle Of Chapu'tepec- ne,cs
anticipated, sc.
RicuMoND, Oct. IL, p. NJ.
The newspaper mail has failed to-day from all
points south of Charleston. S. &.
The passengers ON board the steamer Alabama.
from Iamplco. bring additional particulars from the
seat Of war. Frum Mr. Vanstavurcn who came i'm
company with Major Capers, Government su,er at
Iampico, and bearer of dispatches 10 Government
from Col. Gates, learn that Major c.. has copies
OF letters to merchants at Tampico, received by
British Express from the Capital, giving semi-ofli-
cial accounts of the last battles.
From these letters. i, appears that Santa Anna
marched out from the Capital on the 18th ult with
ten thousand men and twenty-five pieces of cannon
for Guadalupe, and was expected soon to return to
Oagadesa. No further immediate moles,ation from
hun was anticipated.
Our entire loss in the various engagements be-
tween the 9Th and 18th was % officers killed and
AZ wounded, with 400 Of rank and file killed and
wounded.
At the battle Of Chapultepec on the 18th, Scott
brought 40 pieces of cannon bear ON the heights
soon rendering them unteuable
On the afternoon of the l4ih he sent 500 men
INTO the city, who took POSSESSION of the CITADEL ar
ter some serious opposition from the rabble who at
tackled their rear in astonishing numbers
On the 18th it is said that the women demanded
muskeis of Santa Anna, which he was unable to
furnish.
The letters make mention of the resignation
OF Santa Anna, and Mr. Vanstavoren discredits the
statements.
The whole story with regard to the death of
Generals Worth. Smith and Pillow, turns out to be
untIunded. General Worth had been appointed by
Gen Scnti as Governor of the city of Mexico
The steamer Fashion entering the harbor of
Vera Cruz the Alabama came out, conseonep,ly
She may soon be expected at New Orleans with la.
ter advices.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

THANKsEIvINs IN MtssAcHUsE1rs-'rb 25,b
Of November has been fixed upon by Gov. Brigos
TO be observed as day Of Thanksgiving and Praise
IN Massachusetts,. New Hampshire and Missouri
have appointed the same day
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

LIE SKIRT ExPANDER--.4 .Ne,c Inrention.-
IL appears that gentleman of the city of Troy has
invented an article he calls the Skirt Expauder, for
wmch ne is about TO procure patent The inven-
tr says II will entirely do away with the cotton
fustle 1t is said 10 be principally made of India
rubber alright, and is capable of being inflated or
contracted at any time. If a lady should be walk
ing and wish to appear larger or smaller the Skirt
is so constructed that she may enlarge or diminish
be walking with and not discover how, or bv what
means, her apparent size is diminished or increased
he inventor also says. that the appearance of la
dy, with one OF these Skirts, is much improved
the dress setting much better and easier and that
VIII save The labor of carrying about the streets
skirts.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20
SINGULAR OCCURRENCES

oh SUNDAY evening last very large audience
attended the n. Pearl street Baptist Church. at
tractcd IN part by the fame and eoquence of the
pastor, Dr. NeIch, and partly. we doubt not. in
consequence OF the announcement made from the
PuPit III Inc morning, that the rite of MARRIAGE
would be solemnized at the close of the service.
Inc theme OF the Rev. Dr. was the power and
goodness OF God, chosen as the basis for an aupeal
~ inc cnrislian charities and warm sympa,hies of
his people. in behalf of the needy widow and chill
oieh Oh the late sexton Of the North Pearl stree,
ChuIch-C. >. Morion-who, though colored
man, was noted for his estimabe christian character
.oits OIL Industry, strict integrity and learning and
shtelgence beyond the great majority of his class
and complexion. The discourse was characterized nv
al the high and admired qualities which have placed
AZ Nelch In the front rank of pit orators end
eXtemporancous preachers, and the appeal was NOT
made In VAIN In the midst of one of his manifest
illustrations, and with voice and gesture admirably
suited TO The sentiment he looked out upon the an
dIence and eXclaimed-'' The Spirit and The Bride
say, CoME!w VIZ ~ '"'
=. Inc wedding party having been notified of the
'ine liked upon for the performance of the nuptal
ceremony, had stationed themselves at the foot of
tue stairway, IN readiness for The signal which was
70 he communicated by the sexton The latter.
When ne heard the eXcamation--..I The Shirt and
he Dfme say, CONE !"--and saw the gesture We
riy believed the time for the marriage had arrived
ana sI immediately beckoned the party to approach.
They promptly obeyed the summons. and Rrda
marched soemniy up the broad aisle to the pulpt
Inc Dr. was in the midst of his discourse. The
whoie audience saw the awkwardness of the occur
renee, many understood the true cause of the mis-
IaKe' ana all looked to sec the preacher enbarrass
ca ana the nuptlal party placed i'm painful Dre,ic
ament. but in this they were disappointed Clio
sing the sentence thus curousy interrupted. Dr.
Weich calmly stepped down from the pulpit, and
almost before the echo of his voice in the utterance
OF his discourse had died away. he was heard adj
thn Il, 4
most appropriate to the occas ion. and in the beau
fuI style and tervid eloquence for which he is so
celebrated. The ceremony over, the wedding par
~ retired, and the preacher as unconcerned as if
nothing unusual had occurred re assembled into the
oesk' ana taking up his subject al the precise point
where he had left it, (thourh he uses no written
notes,) proceeded to finish his sermon So admrra
6ly was the awkward incident managed, that we
doubt whether the party occasioning it ever sus
Pected anything wroDg.--.4bany EgprcSs
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NOTIUIso
K3D1EJt(Nl@

IL Court OF Enquiry for the LIST Battalion will
DC mG,d on the 18th at Harvey Bares noat
Mr. SALON. I'd 1o ,h ,'9 "a Battalion on the 9tb, d
W. ,'o.on and the Reglmenal Court at Mr.. Ham:
TICK s. near Springhill, on tho 25th Of Noven,bs,
A. RANKIN,
Oct. On. 1917. '0''' neg " NJ
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

IuadaIouPe, to which Santa Anna is said 10 have
re'reaed' is but two miles from the city of Mexico
mot twelve, as has been stated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

Hon. Hamilton Fish, nominated on the 9th
instant, for Lieut.. Governor by the N. Y. Whip
Convention at Syracuse, feels constrained the
Covricr says. TO decline tho nomination
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

MIdshipman Pollock, who attempted to assossi-
nate Mr.. Jewett. of the Buffalo Advertiser. has
been sentenced to five years hard labor at Auburn
State Prison
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

The War Department in Washington is said to
be literally besieged by letters and personal appli-
csnts making inquiries after friends or relatives
who are in Mexico.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

Inc Alexandria Gazette says that in the coun-
ties OF Fauquer, Loudoun, Prince William and
Fairfax, the potato crop has been seriously injured
BY the rot
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

%" Two Table Beets have been left at our office
by MIR. JOHN CLARKE, of this place, one of which
is 24s inches in circumference and weighs I |.
lbs. the other 263 in circumference and weighing
12l
Also, number of Turnps, the largest we have
ever seen, raised by Mr.. CHRISTIAN SuUyy. If
this county. We are unable to give the dimep.
s'ons OF these IurnPs, but will say that they are
hard TO boat in more than one resnect
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

The Vicksburg Sentinel states that Col .Jeecr-
son DAVIS IS at home on his plantation nea, that
city, and that he is suffering both from an attack Of
fever, and from his wounded foot, which has never
yet healed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

a letter from the Mexican Consul in London.
states me amount Of the debt contracted by Mexico
IN that city, at -ft0,102. 26O.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

o. We have examined an Alright Stove from
the Foundry of Messrs. FINNEY s. JONES, of
Buchanan, which is most beautiful piece of cast
ing and would b: highly ornamental even to a par
lor. Mr.. A. j, CAREER, we understand. is the
agent for the sale of these Stoves and the specimen
RIDGwAy
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

To get angry at nothing, and to he surprised at
nothing nre said 10 constitute two steps towards
perfection
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

A correspondent of the New York Times COM
munlcates the following, among other very clever
things: ''You may have seen Durbin, the music
seller in Boston-a grave, serious man, with more
fun in his heart than in his face. He was travel
ling in New Hampshire once, when, installing him
for minister, ne was asked to ''say grace" 1t
seemed an easy thing, and up rose Durbin. But
the subject opened before him, and he went on as
if there was end to the reasons for hankfnlness
Plates ratified, knives were dropped, and hungry
men fidgetted, but on went Durbn. He had for
gotten the end, and was desperately striving to re-
call it. At last matters were growing serious. He
came to full stop, looked round the table, and
concluded with respectfully, yours, Oliver Dur
bin'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

Rthc War continues much longer. it will be no
cessary TO reduce the Tariff very considerably, in
order to raise more rerenue!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

The Wings of Massachusetts have nominated
George N. Briggs, the present incumbent, as their
candidate for Governor, and Daniel Webster for
the Presidency The Convention rejected reso
luton declaring that the Wings of Massachusetts
would support no man for the Presidency who
would not sustain the '.WiImot Proyiso''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

Capt Walkers company, at last sdvioes, was at
Tero1e.
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WANTED.

Mn GL,,,, ELY two or three good JOUR.
and constant employment will be given p. 49,
application is desirable. 0a'iS
-. NATHANIEL c: BAKER
Fincastle, Oct. %, l847-3t. IT,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20

The suits against the County of Philadelphia for
the destruction of St. Augustine's and ST. Michaels
Churches in the riots of 1874 are likely to be set
tied by the payment of the damages. The Coun-
ty, under various preences, resisted the claim for
try the validity OF the titles of the pesns represent
ing the Church. The case was decided against
the County in court below, and an appeal taken
to the Supreme Court. The County Commission
ers have, however, thought better of the matter,
and ordered the appeal to be dismissed So it is
likely now that the Churches will be paid for.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-20
MIR. WISE AND "rHE GOVERNMENT"

MIX. WISE AND "'rHE GOVERNMENT"
We expressed some surprise, day or two since,
that the Washington Union should have copied,
without an obligatory comment, (for which it is
SO famous when the iavortes of the Executive are
assailed,) a letter from Rio Janero, in which i,
was stated that "Mr. Wise had acted very unwise-
ly" in his recent abor,ive attempt to renew official
intercourse with the Brazilian government The
Union now informs its readers that that extract
Inadvertently found its ,oay" into that paper, aud
expresses the opinion that its "censorious and prob
ably inaccurate remark upon our distinguished cx-
Minister" was, ''to say the least, unnecessary and
precipitate." ''In fact, (says the Unon,) we
strongly suspect that the letter in question has mis-
represented the character of Mr. Wise's commuui-
cation TO the Brazilian government, and has done in
justice to that gentleman"
! In the Union of the evening Of the 18th, we
find the following annuuciation
"Henry A. Wise, Esq, late minister to Brazil.
arrived yesterday in this city. We are happy to
state that he is in fine health and spirits He
waited upon the President to-day, with whom he
had long and most agreeable interview. Sub
sequenty he had an interview of nearly two hours
with the Secretary Of State. MIR. Wise's family
has gone on to Philadelphia"
We hardly know which would have been the
more amusing position to an unobserved spectator
the Presidents room, when the interview took
place between himself and the Elk Minister, or the
Editors sanctum when this notice of that inter
view was prepared for the organ. That the scene
in both instances, was decidedly rich" may be
very readily imagined.
We hear no intimation, in all this, that the Pre-
,sident disapproves of Mr.. Tod's course, which is
so severely censured by his predecessor We shall
soon, however, expect to hear either Of recanta
ton OF his offensive remarks, or Of his recall
War with Brazil may not be desired By Mr.. Polk
but if he is compelled to choose between tilt with
Don Pedro and quarrel with Mr.. Wise, it is to be
apprehended that he will not long deliberate
(which of the two to choose. Rich Wing.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26

are exhausted and nerves have relaxed, buffet
ing the world in ignorance and crime. and can
scarcely discern between ignorance and vice, il
educated wou!n return to the task with cheerful
ness and zeal, and find a pleasure in that, which
before they had Stunned as irksome and disgust
ing. Ii you would make Industrious, frugal,
and enterprising mechanics, Of the ~yeonanry of
the country, educate them. If you would render
their services useful, and give them employ
ment, teach them TO be governed by the square
and the compass; for the day is past when we
must look to ignorance and superstition for hew-
Iers Of wood, and drawers of water.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26
Most IMpOrtant--Again n Rejection Of
the Olive Eranch!..MexiCO Declines


The New Orleans Commercial Times Of
the 18th inst. says: AT the moment when the
Gakcest0m was leaving Vera Cruz, a couIi-
or with the mail from the capitol entered
the city, bringing dates to the 9th inst. The
principal item of intelligence brought from
the city of Mexico, is of a momentous char
acter. viz: The Mexican Congress, with
some difficulty, had been brought together
and Mr.. Buchanan's communication, con-
tanning the Presidents overtures for peace,
was laid before them. This decision was
Immediate. and to the effect that Mexico
would listen to no terms for peace. Gen.
Scott left Puebla at the head of the army,
for the capital, on the Both ult. We ~receiv-
ed this news from a passenger, and have
every reason to believe that it is authentic
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26
LATER R O TAMPICO.

Capt. Scott, who came passenger on the
steam ship Gaiceston, from Tampico, states
that eight IF the men who were taken pris.
oners with Cassius NJ. Clay, have arrived
at that place. In company with some eigh-
teen others, they had made their escape
from Qualapa, a small town, about one
hundred and twenty miles from Tanpico.-
The eighteen had been retaken within sew
en- miles Of the city.
P"rsmh-Col. d" Russy, with abonttwo
hundred men, and one piece Of artillery,
left Tampico on the 9Th inst, for Qnaiapa,
in search Of the liberated Americans. He
had not been heard from when the Gaires-
tan left.
Health. The health Of Tampico had i'm
proved very much of late. There had only
been three or four deaths by Yellow Fever.
The principal sickness at that place was
Diarrha.
The sick list of the troops now stationed
at Tampico, has diminished about one hun
dred in the last few wreks.-[N. o. Com.
Times, 10th.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26

cognized by a number Of our men and Off
GERS as a clerk in a store at that place.
A third who had a very genteel appearance,
maintained he was a professor in the col
legr of Jalapa. How he came to be out in
the mountains of PeIote among guerrillas,
is a question. Being a literary character,
however, ! suppose he was studying natural
philosophy. trust he will receive a les.
son in hanging philosophy, that he as well
as his associates will profit by. We are
taking them all on to headquarters, where,
if the views and feelings of the entire army
are consulted, they will at once be shot or
hung.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26

MILIrARY.-We understand, that the vol
unteer company stationed at Fort Atkinson,
whose term of service expired about the
last of June, have reenlisted for the war
The same officers arc retained, and the ser.
vice is changed to that of dragons. Anoth'
er company of volunteers, stationed at For
Crawford, whose term Of service had ex'
pred, has also reenlisted for the war-re'
tanning their old oficers.-[Mo. Repub.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26

PRIcEs.-An illustration of the iuctuation
in price of breadstuffs, is told as follows by
the ALBANY Statesman OF & late date:
On change yesterday morning. a wes-
tern farmer, who had been tempted beyond
the safe and quiet confines Of his broad and
productive acres into the uncertain whirl-
pool of the grain market, offered for sale a
lot OF 5000 bushels of handsome western
fla, corn. During the rule of the highprice
Of May and June, he purchased this proper
|ty at 81 a SO cents per bushel. Nov he
asked but 81 a 55 cents. and was offered, as
the very highest figure, 81 a SO cents. At
this he probably sold, and if SO, lost in the
decline Of price, Independent Of all the other
expenses of travelling, freight, &C., 80 a 40
cents per bushel. At one time, not long
since, the same kind Of corn sold readily OF
ll2 l-2 cents.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26

G-The wheat crop in Wisconsin, and in
the Rock river county, was never so album
dant as at this time. Unusually large tracts.
were put into wheat, and the expectations
of the farmers are more than realized. In
the neighborhoOd Of Davenport and Rock
island, however, we are Informed that the
crop is light. In the vicinity Of Warsaw,
Ills. } the crop has been partially blighted,
so that the rich promise a few weeks age
will fuil.-fSt. Lonis Union.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26

The Administration and Gen. ScUR..-
In reference to the reported collision be-
tween Mr.. Trist and Gen. Scott, and the
charge that this clerk in the State depart.
Imenthad been sent out with such ~insiruc.
ItionS as amounted to an interference it'll
Gen. Scott in his duties as commanding
general of the army in Mexico, the Wosh-
Iington Union, of the 10th inst, says:
"The repetition of these charges has led
us to make carful inquiry into the matter;
and We now state positively that all these
accusations against the Administration, Of
giving Mr.. Trist any authority to interfere,
in any form, or in the slightest degree, with
Gen. SCOTS military command, are abso-
lutely and totally without foundation.""
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26

The Cholerd.-The Salem (la) Wees,
tells OF the death of one OF the oldest and
most respectable citizens OF that village,
caused as was supposed, by this disease, and
we heard yesterday tEat Il person diei at
New albany on thursday last, OF cholera, in
six hours after he was attacked. A proper
pr ecaution should be obs, rve,l to prevent q
spread of this fearful diseasc.-CLouisville
Courier, 18th.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26
Steamboat Nashville Burnt-This Zine

Steamboat Nashville Burnt.-This fine
steamer took fire at our wharf OH Saturday
last, about5 o'clock in the afternoon, and
burnt to the water edge. She had just un-
.dergone a thorough reftting and painting,
preparatory to reengaging in the trade
Some persons were engaged on the boat at
the time, washing and securing her cham
hers, and the fire is supposed TO have orr.
.ginated from the furnace used in heating
the water. We heartily sympathise with
the enterprising owners ofthis boat, Messrs.
Miller and Frisbee, who acted in the ca
|pacity of captain and clerk Of the Nash
willie, in the severe loss they have sustain.
ed. The boat was valued at $1,000, and
was not insured at tho time of her burning.
Pittsburgh Gazette, of the 18th.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26
(From the Mo. Statesman.l

LuNATIc AsYLuM.-Messrs. James NJ.
Hughes, R. E. Acock and ]. W. McElhi-
ney, Commissioners to locate the Asylum
for the Insane, met at Boonville on Tues
day last, and, at 6 o'clock P. NJ. ofthat day
located the institution in the vicinity ofFul.
ton, Galloway county. There were but two
counties, Boone and !Callaway,) which
manifested any particular soIicitude on the
|subject-these two counties having sub
|scribed the largest amount with o view to
secure the Asylum at their county seats
The people Of Galloway, exhibiting very
comlnendable liberality, subscribed the lar
gest sun in money and land, and bore offthe
palm. The donations were, from
Galloway, in cash, Sill, 494
Land $500 acres) 5000
- i4 ,494.
Boon; Cash, 1922
Cole, Land (l00 acres) -
Cooper, " Cash, 900.
Neither of the other counties made pro-
positions on the subject. We understand
from the Commissioners that it is their IN
I~tention to let out contracts for the centre
building this fall, with the view of the con-
tractors entering upon the work early next
spring,
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26

IL During our absence last week a long
communication was. set in type, which on
our return we thought it advisable to re-
iect; and this will account for the delay in
the publication of this number of the Ban
ner.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26

Il The QuartermasteI's Office in New
Orleans was robbed on the night of the l4th.
and $4,000 taken.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26
The News by the Britannia.
FIFTEEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

NoAS VA MN 6OhoE
We lay before our readers the foiiow inc
itelegrahic despatch to the Louisville Jour
nal giving the market news received by the
Britannia, and showing a further decline in
breadstuffs of all kinds, but an advance in
Cotton:
The Cunard steamer BratGan5a arrived
at Boston this evening, with fifteen days Ia
ter intelligence from Europe, having left
Liverpool on the 4th instant, thus making
the run in less than thirteen days.
The commercial advices by the steamer
are highly important. There had been large
sails of Western -four at 81 shillings, bat On
the day previous to the sailing Of the steam
er, that price could not be realized for any
considerable quantity. Richmond and Alex
|andria was quoted at SO shillings: Fhila-
and Baltimore at 30 ~shiliings: New
Orlean and Ohio 81 slliIlings: and Canada
% a 90 sIillings. Indian meal had further
declined, and was quoted at the close at 90
a Il shillings. Corn had participated in the
deprecated ralne Of -four and the closing
rates were AS. Sd. a45s.
The -four trade owing to the scarcity Of
money, the promise Of the abundant har-
vest, and the immense arrivals is in q very
depressed condition.
Cotton had advanced 3-s per 10, from
the sailing Of the last steamer
E7-We are under Obligation to A. S. Bnchan-
an, Esq, Of the fine steamer Harry Of the
West" Tor late New Orleans papers.
Democratic banner., 1847-07-26

u Our favorite steamer Ocean Wdre
has not made her regular trips for the last
week; she is in the Dry Dock undergoing
repairs and we understand will soon return
to the trade. We miss her favours by way
Of latest papers very much.