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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

riot took place at Carlisle, Pa, week or two
ago, the arrest of three fugitive slaves belonging
10 Col. Holhngsworth and Mr. Kennedy of Ha.
gerstown, Md. The colored population attempted
to release them, and in the struggle Mr. Kennedy
was severely injured. They succeeded in LETTING
the woman and girl escape, but The man was kept
In custody The melee in The street was
Tor awhile frghtful, paving stones being hurl-
Cd In showers, and clubs and canes used with terri
bic energy.
The ringeaders were arrested Ga score or more
OF them,) and are now in Jail. The citizens gene
rally made interference. The evidence was
clear that the negroes fugitives, and the mass
Of citizens regarded them as the rightful property
of their owners
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

We are no longer surprised, says the Richmond
Wing. at the sudden and abrupt exodus of General
planned by the caus,c exposure of his entire iucom-
potency for the station, made by officers If his own
Tennessee regiment, so many Of whom fell victims
to his laundering ignorance at the battle Of Cerro
Gordo. And yet this man was taken from the
walks Of private life and placed at the head of old
er and better soldiers, as Brigadier General, and,
almost before he had fleshed his maiden sword,
was raised to tho rank Of Major General! The
statement of the Tennessee officers, though it needs
no confirmation, is authenticated from other sources
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

90 1t the nominee Of the Wing party for the
Presidency sis victorious General, yet in the bat
tie fleld-hls garments dyed in the blood of those
slain in an 'unrighteOus war;" it is a source of
some consolation TO that party to know that he also
considers the war an unjust one, and that his Go
vernment alone is responsible for all the evil that
flows from it-lie is officer of the Government.
and Is as much bound to obey its orders as the men
under him are bound to obey his ORDERS And as
the Wing party are satisfied with his political opin-
Ions, we can't see why the Democrats should OBJ
ject to his being the Wing nominee, unless thew
lear his election
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
THE CHURCH AND THE WAR.

The following resolutions were adopted by the
Old School Presbyterian Assembly at its recent
session in Richmond:
Resolved, That, in view Of the present nosture
of our national affairs the continuance of the war
and It's dreadful results, it be earnestly recommend
ed TO all our Churches to humble themselves before
the Almighty God, with confession of their own
sins and the sins Of the people, and to engage in
fervent and continued prayer, that as individuals
and as nation we may be forgiven; that there
may be speedy, righteous, and amicable adjust
ment of all existing difficulties with other nations
and that we may be permitted TO enjoy without in
terruption the blessings of peace.
Resolred, That all pastors and all others nre,cb.
ing steadily, be requested to bring this subject be-
fore the several Churches in which they minister
on the second Sabbath in June, or as soon after as
1t may be convenient. and to urge upon our people
the duty pointed out in the foregoing resolution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
PRENTICIANA

Santa Anna protested that he was ready to shed
his last drop Of blood at Cerro Gordo-lis protes
tatons are worth as much as those of his friend
Polk who swore that he was ready to shed his last
drop OF blood on the line Of $40 1U.
1t seeFDs very doubtful whether the Mexican lea.
ders will attempt to get up another regular army
for the prosecution of the war. Does Mr.. Polk
know anything as to the designs of his friend Dot
and go-ono2
The washington Union discairns, in behalf Of
Mr.. Folk, all thought of his running for the next
Presidency MI Polk no doubt sees, in the mel
anc9oly experience of his oue-legged friend. the fol
y oil running AGAINST old Rough and Ready.
he editor of the New Orleans Mercury says he
should like to know chow much GALL a chemist
would be able to extract from two such Wing pa
Pers as the louisville journal and Philadelphia
North American" Prentice would like TO know
now many wooden nutnegs Yankee Pedlar would
be able to make out Of MIR. Folks head and Santa
Annals leg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

@o- M. Cazenave, French physician, has late
~ tried the vapor of Ether upon a maniac, who.
Tor 1--WE months, had not slept single moment.
neither night nor day. The experiment was en-
hrely successful. The maniac was thrown into a
state OF complete insensibility which lasted for
twenty-five minutes. At the end of that time, tho
sufferer awoke and continued calm without an I'M
favorable symptom. 1t would seem from this tina,
the Letheon, as it is called, is an important agent
In the treatment of mental Diseases
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
IMPROVING TIE BREED.

We copy the following from the last Phihdcl-
phia Ledger
MARRIAGE IN HieH LfrE,-The Boston Tran
script says that Tom Thumb, following other illus.
trious examples, has 'wood a little maid, who has
agreed to 'wed, wed, wed, > and in short tire
they are to DO married. She is in her d6th year,
weighs 49, pounds, and is thirty inches high
The United weight Of the couple is fftf pouudsl
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

JOHN TYLER REDIvIvUs This gentleman,
who, our readers will recollect, was ''once on time
President of the United States, has been brought
before the world again by the Richmond Enquirer,
which Publishes long letter of his in relation to
the Annexation Of Texas. There is nothing new
In it, save the assertion that his course on the sub
Ject was not impelled by persons interested in Tex
as lands-which will be believed when Mr.. Tyler
is elected President again. but not till then.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
"THE AMERICAN MALI

This is the title OF new literary paper. the pub-
LEGATION Of which has just been commenced in New
York, by Park Benjamin. Esq, a name well and
favorably known in the literary world The Mail
is large and handsome sheet, It's editorials it is
scarcely necessaryto say. evince very high or
der of TALENT and the selections display both Judge
ment and taste
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

The Milwaukee Gazette, in noticing the attacks
that have been made upon General Taylor, says ::
"As to Taylor's "Generalship," we take it that the
man acho has ICON erery battle he eper fought a
ganst civilized or savage foes in the war OF 1912,
in the Florida campaigns, and now in Mexico. and
who has crowned long list of triumphs by. the
hardest night and most brilliant victory known in
American history, has earned .scertifica,e of cha
rac'er' which is proof against any and every at
tempt at criticism, censure, or defamation
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

GJ- The case OF the young man Sheperdson, who
has been confined for some months in this Mace nm
charge of Forgery, was last week brought before
his Honor. Judge THOMPSON. and on motion. by
one of the prisoners counsel, r. p. KINNEY, Esq.
to have the indictment quashed. in that the order
charged in 1t was not such writing of which For
gerry could be made, within the meaning of the
statute, the motion sustained and the prisoner
discharged Dem.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

GEN. TAYLoR's LETTER.-We notice that the
Washington ''Union" is not at all satisfied with
Gen. Taylor's ''letter to a friend" The strict
construction part Of it does not seem to suit the ed
TORS fancy-t is not sufficiently explicit and full.
Now, IN our judgment, it fully accords with the
resolutions of '90, and is quite as clear as Gen.
Jackson,s idea of ''Judicous Tariff" or as Pre-.
Soent Folks message claiming the ''wilole or
none" of Oregon-which subsequently, was ex-
planned by the Clinton" TO mean the 10Th parallel
and that il will prove quite as satisfactory TO the
people, hiladelplia Bulletin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
SANTA ANNA.

The CHEW Orleans Bee," in speaking Of this
"lnvlncible hero" this pseudo martyr, who, in
mock heroics, swore to immediate himself upon the
altar of his country, says:
"Now that Santa Anna has done all tsamischief
,ha' ne possibly could, we humbly suggest that he
be allowed to quit Mexico by similar process to
that employed for restoring him to the Republic
AS the Presidents passport let him and his officers
m II is nothing but sheer Justice that il should LET
HIM ont They went To Mexico by the express
VIII of Mr.. Polk, and remained there as long as
they were of the slightest use in Strengthening the
Americans Their occupation is gone now, and
they may boldly claim the right of egress as they
did that of lngress. permit to leave the Mexi-
can territory would not be half preposterous and
suicidal measure as was the passport bv which
they Were allowed to re-enter it. That was the
ne plus ultra of shallow cunning and insanity
Ii stands alone in unapproachable absurdityO
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The Philadelphia United States Gazette Of sa-

Tie FhIIadeIphia United States Gazette Of Sa-
turday says:
Gen. Tom Thumbs Levces have giyen not
profit OF over $l4 900 in 22z days, which counting
10 dollars in silver to the pound, avoirdupos, makes
% times his own weight in silver OF counting So
hali eagles to the pound, avoirdupose. makes near
~ tour times his own weight in gold
During this time, he kissed between q, 900 and
$4,000 ladies'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
THE WAR

Inc following striking and melancholy contrast
between the beginning and the end of twelve
months campaign is presented in the N. O Deli,
THE HEROES OF MONTEREY.
Just one year ago there marched thropob IN,
streets as noble and splendid BODY OF men as ever
went forth to battle. They were aboat nine hum
e or strong. The men were in the vigor of youth
iui manhood, and as, in perfect order and with
military precision, they paraded through our citv
',eauuration OF our people broke forth in loud an,
pause OF the gallant array. This was the LIST Ten
nes T Regiment, under the heroic Colonel Camp
oel. ihey left our city, fresh from their own
happy homes in the mountains and by the rvsr
Sioes In nealthtul Tennessee, full of hope ambition
dl'1 patriotism they departed in cheerful spirits
ana with impatient ardor for the scene Of war.
arrived In the hostile country, they Were soon
lhvoived In all the suferings, deprivations. epnu
sho sickness incident to camp life. Disease made
,eai'uI havoc In their ranks. Scores returned to
lheir homes, broken down in health and spirts ere
they had seen hostile face When the dullness
ana miseres OF camp life were changed into the
SUI and excitement of the march and tine bat,la
heiu, inns regiment was the foremost in the storm
ana the flrst In the havoc and destruction which
Inc enemy poured into our ranks in the blood,,
ona'ge al Monterey One-thrd of them lay gasp
ing IN dealh or under severe wounds, on the plains
put those who were left were undismaved and NO
n tPmDpSL
hurried upon them from the enemy covered works
Monterey yielded to the irresistible vaIor Of sucb
men. Then ensued long camp lfe, more dread
'ui 10 the soldier than the bloodiest battles Then
came long toilsome marches, terminating in no
glorious gu or animated results. Then they embark
e 4 IN SCOTS proud army for the grand affair at
vera Cruz. Next we find them in the cbaroe nm
lhe formidable batteries of the enemy at Cerro Cor
40 again they join their hurrahs with those of
our "noie army over the triumph of our arms
ID oui thelr services approaches a close. Having
lal'huy served their country, they desire to give
way 10 others, and return to the bosoms Of their
ia'nllies, where anxious hearts have so long pined
their perilous absence
On Friday last the whole Of this gallant repi-
ment, whose history we have thus briefly sketch
cd, arrived in our city. 1t numbers Just three hun
dred and fifty about one-thrd the force with which
it left And this loss it has sustained in t,yai,,o
months campaign. 1t has averaged. loss of so
men month. w
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

Richard Kidder Meade, Esq, has been nominat-
ed by Convention as the Democratic candidate
In the late Gen'l Dromgoole's District Col Bap-
u .' democrat, runs ON his own hook. Col c.
w. Boiling, is announced as the Whig candidate
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

GooD.--Father, said boy to his Locofoco pa
rent, is Gen. Taylor a Wing? Yes, my son.
Were Clay and Hardin and Lincoln. Wbirs 2
They were. Is Scott Whig2 Yes-why do
you ask? Because you call the Wings Mexicans.
Pshawi you are too young to understand politics.
But did Mr.. Polk give Santa Anna pass to return
TO Mexico? Don't talk 10 me. nv s6n, Pm in !,
hUrrv
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

!, Late accounts from Rio de Janeiro, show that
mere Is yet some probability Of collision with the
Brazilian Government growing ont of lie ou,rrol
with Mr.. Wise. Possibly, however, after he
leaves that court, the affair may be amcably ad-
uSted - ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
The Boston Atlas has Die foIlowing !:

eft is said that young lady who is great ad-
rnrer Of Gen. Taylors epstolary style, received a
letter the other day FROM sweet heart, inquring
II she would have hIm. She Immediately sent in
reply, Gen. Taylor's ors~ov ~ Ssnt Anna
>'Coroe 7r1 fakc me-"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
GEN. TAYLOR.

The New Orleans Bulletin has been authorized to
state-we presume by Gen. Taylor hinself---lhat
the General never used the expression, which has
obtained such general currency through the public
press, that III there had been only regulars in the
battle of Buena Vista. he would probably have lost
The day, as the Mississippi volunteers were whip
ped three times without knowing it," This Gen.
Taylor considers doing great injustice to the reg
ular army.
The letter under which we make the above
statement (adds the Bulletn) continues: $50 far
from entertaining such sentiment, the General la
mented nothing more strongly than his entire want
OF regular infantry, as a brigade or even strong
battalion would have enabled him to carry the enc
my's artillery, and to have entirely destroyed his
army"
The Bulletin is farther authorized to deny the re-
port, that the officers next in rank to Gen TAYLOR
were opposed to giving battle, which is entirely un
true, and is calculated to inure those officers if al
lowed to circulate uncontradicted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

Since the commencement of the war AGAINST
Mexico, by MIR. Polk, elections have been held for
members OF Congress in our four largest States,
with the following result, compared with that of
the previous election
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

b9UIvocAL COMMUNICATION v. Brown.
'ne Locooco candidate for reelection as Governor
Oh Tennessee, declared in recent ADDRESS IN tho
people, that Mr. Polk meant no harm by letting
oa1ta Anna into Vera Cruz. "FelIow citizens,5
salo ne ',m IN error 'cds ere,"-(poindng to his
was very delicate way of intimatino weakness
in the Presidential upper story
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

The editor Of the Washington Union says that
the Wings are ''retTeatng from some of their posi-
lions" lie will find that what he calls retreat
from some OF their positions, is but falling back
from Aqua Nueva to Buena Vista
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

70 correspondence between Col. Benton and
MIR. jackson Of Missouri, has made its appearance
In several Democratic papers, in which the Colonel
advocates the election of "Northern man" in OPP
position to Mr.. Cahoun's scheme of an exclusively
Southern party organization If Mr.. Calhoun and
his friends submit to this the Petersburg Intelli
gencer hopes they will secure the insertion of
condition that the Northern man" should have
Southern principles"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

In Illustration by 'cay Of Defnition.-"Pray,
what is nonsense ~ asked wight who talked lit
tie eIse.-"N Nonsense" replied his friend, "why.
sir, it's nonsense 10 bolt door with boiled
CARROT
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

The Administration does not seem to take The
Old Domlnion's recent vote of censure half as phi
IosoPhically as old Rough and Ready took the loco
loco vote OF oensure upon his conduct at mcatevey.
- louisville .Jo7,y
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

90 John tiazlett, who some days since murder
ed free colored man in Rockbridge county. Va,
ana l'niheqlatey fled, was on Saturday week over
pNep IN CINCINNATI and arrested by an officer from
hOckbrldge, who followed in pnrsnit.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

10 meeting was held at Charlottesville on
the 9th instant, favorable to the extension of the
Louisa RAILROAD through that place to the base
OF the Blue Ridge. The meeting (the Charlottes-
vile Advocate says,) was numerousy attended,
and ably addressed by the Hon. w. c. RIvEs and
Col. L. }. RANDOLPH, both of whom "showed
conclusvey that it was to the interest of the far
mers and the people of Albemarle generally to aid
in the extension of the road" The amount of
stock already subscribed for this purpose is $42 ,0O0
and committee was appointed at the meeting re-
ferred TO to solicit subscriptions throughout the
county, III different sections Of which meetings are
yet TO be held. committee of three was also
appointed to correspond with the citizens of Rich
mond and Stanton, in order to obtain their CO.
operation--Alexander Rives, Col Jno K Jones
and A. b. Magruder constitute the committee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

IMPORTANT TO VoLUNTEERs.-The subioined
letter is copied from a New Orleans paper received
last night. We do not recollect before to have
seen any public notice Of the information which it
contains
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
PsNsror Orrrcr, May "a. fs47.

SIR In answer to your letter of the 22d instant
have to inform you that no soldier discharged be-
fore the expiration of his term of enlistment on his
own application and for his special benefit. is emit
tied to land or scrip under the 9th section Of the act
of the u tn of February, lS47.
The Secretary of War concurs in opinion with
the undersigned on this point.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
j. J.. EDWARDS
To Gen. r. JoSEs. Adj. Gen. u. S. Army.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

The Arkansas lntelligencer publishes an extract
from private letter of an officer Of the army, con-
tanning some anecdotica particulars of the battle of
buena Vista we have not seen before in print. We
copy one of them
''After the battle was ordered with sixteen mon
to escort Major Bliss with flag of truce to Santa
Anna. When we arrived within abont one bpn
dred yards Of a regiment Of lancers, which seemed
to be the rear guard, we were halted Major Bliss
was bllndtolded and conducted to Santa Anna. On
the departure of the Major platoon Of lancers was
ordered from the regiment and took post facing nv
platoon and within ten steps of me- The lieuten
ant IN command dlsmouned his men; did the
same lie was fat, good looking fellow; wore a
short sack coat, neatly trimmed with lace. and
seemed quite pompous. AS he dismounted he
handed the bride rein TO his orderly and commenc
ed struiting In front Of his platoon in very hauty
manner Presently he called his orderly, who hand
ed, from pocket In the side of his saddle bottle
from which he took drink, without saving word
TO me, much to my establishment, and commenced
struttlng as before. just then recollected | had
In my holster small bottle of whskey, and that it
would not do to be outdone by this Mexicano: 80
handed my rein to the right file of my platoon and
commenced playing the peacock in front of nv men
In few minutes halted short, and ordered nv
bugler to hand me the bottle out Of nv holster and
took drink, curled my mustache, and continued
peacocking 1t. AS soon as my Mexican friend saw
my Initiating movements he walked faster-I in
creased my pace---he halted and took a drink
halted and took drink. Thus we performed R,r
some time, until actually bluffed him of, for he
walked to the rear of his platoon, when halted
and sat down on the grass"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
The following is from an officer Of the army I'M
der General Taylor.

der General Taylor.
"CAMP NEAR MONTEREY, MAY 6; lS47.
~ am glad to find that the public journals seem
TO appreciate the Generals recent operations, and
see In the conflict at Buena Vista something more
than mere brute force.
''fou may depend ON it that every step before
ana during the battle was well considered, and
that the high responsibility of giving was assum
ed, not from the spirit Of reckless daring, but be-
cause the good of the service and the country abso
iu'ey demanded it. The Generals anxiety was
great until he determined to meet the enemy. and
from that moment all was clear and cheerful
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

Inc following striking and melancholy contrast
between the beginning and the end of twelve
months campaign is presented in the N. O. Delt,
THE HEROES OF MONTERREY