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Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-08-28

Potatoes, Grain, Coffee and Spices.-A letter from
Amsterdam, received by the last steamer, (Cambria)
says:
The Potato sickness has appeared again in some
districts but not so bad by far as last year. The
spring or carly potatoes all of excellent quail
ty and the general opinion is that the late qualities
viii also be good. The importation of Rye from
Russia, &C. is immense, and the crops of rye and
wheat in this country cannot be better. Rye which
was worth $500 per last in spring, is now offering at
f230.
The trading Co. has advertised their Coffee sale to
take place on 3lst August and ID September, with
notice that no more Coffee will be offered for sale
until next Spring. The Company also say that the
sales of Nutmegs, Mace and Ciores is postponed
until next spring, when the time and quantity to be
offered will be made known.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-08-28
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

Pursuant to public notice, meeting OF the Stock
holders of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
took place in this city last Wednesday at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ. Edward ID. Kemp was appointed Chairman,
and Henry Hardcsty, Secretary. The meeting being
organized the Chairman announced that about 81 513
shares of stock were represented, which constituted
quorum.
Louis M'Lane Esq, the President of the Compa-
ny, rose and stated that the object Of the meeting
was to consider the expedicncy of accepting the re-
cent Act of the Virginia Legislature, which grants
the right of way to the Company to Wheeling. He
then submitted the report of the committee appoint
cd at previous meeting of the Board OF Directors
to visit Wheeling and report the results oil their III
vcstigatons to the Stockholders.
When Mr.. MLanc sat down, John Glenn stated
that inasmuch as a majority of the Directors on the
part of the State were present, and the interest
of the State, which amounted to S 1,5OO,OOO would
be unrcprescntcd, he would move an adjournment
until Thursday morning, at 0 o'clock. This motion,
however, meeting with objections, it was SUISSE
quently agreed upon to meet again in the afternoon
of the same day.
Pursuant to adjournment, the meeting assembled at
the same place, at o'clock, p. NJ. When it was
called to order, Mr. Samuel Hoffman stated that Mr..
MLanc, the President of the Company, had pre-
pared a statement of his views in relation to the
question about TO come before the meeting, with
rious documents pertaining thereto, which he had
designed reading; but that shortly after the morning
adjournment he was taken i'll, and was then under
medical attendance.
T. Parkin Scott then offered several resolutions
accepting the Virginia law which makes Wheeling
the terminus of the road and authorizing the Prcsi-
dent and Directors of the Company to proceed as
early practicable to the construction OF the road to
that point A division of the question being called
for, the resolutions accepting the law were passed
almost unanimously.
Mr.. Thos. Swan submitted resolution requesting
the President of the Company to furnish copy of
the remarks he prevented from reading, for pub
LEGATION among the proceedings of the meeting The
motion was agreed to, and about nine o'clock the
meeting adjourned sine die.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-08-28

EXCHANCE.-Sterlngh has improved, but the
transactions are still light: quote 65a7 per cent
prem for 60 days Bills; and other Foreign and
Domestic as follow:
RiIIs nndnn Estcrl,n GO DAYS. GIL Ct prom.
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Money Matters-It is reported by letters from
Boston that EGO 900 of sterling bills have been re-
turned by the steam packet, protested. we do not
find that any bills drawn in New York have been
returned-Some bills drawn in Canada have come
back, though should think not by any means
amount named None Of the failures mentioned at
feet this city.-N. Y. Journal Of Com.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-08-28
EXPECTATIONS AT BALTIMORE.
FOREIGN.

n
~ ~, e,.,,
1idcLe ga -Nsp lGh-Da ~ y rlfiIy >ne''C",
- cement csh' CPrvoh'I SUh q Nc'I; maze c4sCs
Canield' Bro x 20; 9do' , CarisS; lopkgs, Bou'
ry; IL do' ora r.
~, BFemerIBr". SStP G"SGo' III,
Mdze Pkgs, Kong y 20; cotton, SILK and
wooiien goods ~ DXs and balcs, II Won haPii:
mdze pigs, bfauns + ocke; 40, + IckEy
sons; Ok; cahilciu, pro q 20: 20 do' T. ChriauD;
- do' herman % do' Danlmann; s. DO
Steilman hiPPeimcytr; pigs Hack q hiaui-
burg; 10, DGilus q maven; 10, boury; 2o' oTdeF;
Dotlies 2oo hampers Dflchs t'o0o' ochumacher
Y 20.
no '"e"o, Oar" hefm"oSe'
Coffee o3oo bags, order
hio Jdnero-BItS lRd"S.
Coiiee 2oo0 bags Kirkland, Ghase 20.
TWto CoOeNo->c"; E"en'
Coffee lo5i bags, hides 2il9, f Bruno y sons.
htnSst0n, Jam )ula TURKS IStGnd-Sch Gtdn0rSdn
Salt 59OO bushels, Cohen & Kali; specie s. doub-
looms and 4oO dollars, Blrckhcad Pcarcc.
Porto Rico-B7g fd'hion:
Sugar l6l hhdS2 brs' old copper 22ll lbs, Pierce
Sag"a, "a sfdnaeU ", T .nggnC a.
Sugar lol hhds 81 DXs, w Howell Son.
BTmuda-Br. Sen Hedora.
Hides 4o, old copper bris' grease tres specie
l4OO dollars, Il & IL II Tucker.
HafvdI, "; d (,br' sen d. FaHlc"'
Mackerel 3Oo brls, j George.
,-.,,,,-,e
COASIN lSE.
Bosfon-Bayk Frames Burr.
lee 400 TONS. order,
10 ,ton-Sch HIGHLANDER.
Naclcrel 2O1 brls. kirkland, Chase 9. Co. oil II
osts 49, ,50 mo- snnIir,, nrrsonS ~
''N'' Sa,r IorEW Brir EI,pjro
uo,, aOO halls pdy, Isl nLgs order
Neir Yorb-B Pjcard
Hay, TX b,lcs oats o5Oo b.Ts = II Eusnpbarrv
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Letter sheet Prices Current.

A Review of the Baltimore Market, for the week
ending last evening" printed fine paper and adapted
to correspondence, can be had at the Printing office
of this paper South Gay street. next door to the Sun
Office, day by o'clock, at 81 cts. single, cts.
each, for or more copies.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18
CASTLE OF VERA CRUZ.

An officer of the United States ship Albany
which vessel forms one OF the blockadng Squadron
Off Veg Cruz has furnished the New York Tri-
buno with the following notes in reference to the
Castle:
''The Castle of Vera Cruz is no more what it wa.
when France carried it, than you no,o what YOU
Were when you were nursing in your mothers
arms. Then there were no guns above the calibre OF
"a pounds--and but few of theR-mOst miseraby SER
we'd. The magazines marched were not bomb
proof; the powder was of such an inferior charac-
ter that not shot penetrated the side ola French
ship, but at the close of the engagement Were stuck
about the sides of the shipping like so many balls
of mud and in addition to all this, the command
ing officer having been instructed not TO fire the
first gun, permitted the French squadron to come
up and take It's position as quietly though
ing to pass the winter season.
Now let us see what change time and a Sc
we're lesson have effected in this same Castle
There are at present mounted within its periphery
nearly 3UO cannon, and these all 32s, 42s, and 8
and 10 inch PaiXhan, there being very large
number of the latter; and wherever it has been
possible to train gun upon the channel of approach
they planted cen barbette'-so that fleet
moving up TO the attack, must be exposed to the
concentrated fire of 20 cannon, over distance of
two miles, before it can get into position to return
single shot.
The Castle of ''San JUAN fronts the city at
distance OF about three-eighths of mile; and is
supported by water battery, at the northwest
angle of the town of fifty 81 and AZ pound guns,
all of which, with those of the Castle commanding
the channel, would enfiade the squadron passing
up, BOWS ON, from the moment it arrived within
range of the shot until its anchors were down. with
springs upon the cables within the reach of musket
Shot Judge. then, what force would be required
tor any promise of success and at what an immense
sacrifice 1t would be accomplished, if at all The
garrison at this moment is composed Of 2, 600 men.
In the event of an attack they would with the
most perfect safety retire within the classmates
(Which are as impervious to shot as the sides Of
Mount 'Orizaba' y until the ammunition of the as
sailing force was expended, when they would re-
turn to their guns and sweep the waters before
them with the most terrific and destructive effect
The officer commandment Castle lately official
word THAT If the Commodore would bring his fleet
up, he might fire until there was not shot left in
the locker, and he would promise him not to return
gun until he was done firing"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18
THE WOMEN OF MEXICO.

DR.. Woodwork, to whom the Galveston News
is indebted for its information, relates some anec-
dotes strking!y illustrative OF that hospitality and
natural Kindness of heart FOR which the Mexican la
dies have been euloglsed and held in grateful re-
membrance by our cOuntrymen, on former occasions
of suffering and captivity At the time Of the de-
pariure from Parras of the two last companies un-
der Captains Henry and Hoffman, there were thir-
teen Invalid soldiers, too much worn out with sick
ness to accompany the army. On this occasion
some fifty or sixty Mexican ladies' favorable to the
American cause, visited the hospital, every one of
whom sought 1t as favor that she might be per
mlucd to take home one of those suffering soldiers
where she might be able TO nurse and restore him TO
health All of course could not be gratifed in this
benevolent desire, and great was the dsappoint-
ment OF those who had to return without an Amer
lean soldier: Another similar case is given Of the
two daughters Of Don Lorenzo YaTto. citizen ot
Parras who took sick soldier in their charge, and
for several days In succession they kept constant
watch over him, the one sitting by his bedside by
day, and the other performing the same service by
night. Such instances Of humanity deserve to be
| recorded. They will certainly not be forgotten by
those who have thus had their suffcrings allcvia
ted
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18
WING MEETING.

AT meeting of portion of the Wings Of the
Middebrook precinct, in Augusta County, held on
Saturday the 9TH day Of March, lS47, f.. Hoes
HEAD, Esq, was called to the Chair, and Dr. b.
q. Warwick appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting was explained in a
few words by Il. Turk, Esq, who then offered the
following resolutions, which were unanimously a
dopted by the meeting:
RcSolvcd. That tho Whirs of this precinct an
prove OF the Convention proposed to be held at
GreenvIlle, on the 18th inst, for the purpose of
nominating a suitable candidate to represent this
District In the Senate of Virginia.
RcSotCcd, That we deem 1t important that this
precinct be represented in said Convention and
that the Chair appoint ten Delegates to attend tho
same.
ReSotCcd, That we will use all honorable means
TO carry out the action Of the late convention held
In liarrsonburg, and that we will give hearty
support to the nominee of said Convention. by mr.
gIng the Wings Of this precinct to attend and cast
their votes for Col. 4. 5 GRAY. the yyhip cabdi-
date for Congress
ReSotred, I'hat the proceedings Of this meeting
be signed by the Chairman and Secretary. and for,
warded to the Editor of the Stanton Spectator for
publication.
The following persons were appointed Delerate-
by the Chair, viz: Il. Turk, r. NJ Firth SVm
| Dunlap, w. o. Lowman, w Nj. Brosius. .Jobr
Gardner, Daniel StouGcr John Ultz. Jobn u
Grove, and John NcCurdy.
On motion the Chairman and Secrot,r,, ,,.o-,
added TO the delegation '''
On motion, the meeting then adjourned
r. VIZ ~ HOGSIlEAD, Chm.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18
BY EDWARD NJ. HEST.

BY EDWARD NJ. HEST.
"Ded Of Starv alton God Of Heaven =
We wildly ask-can this be so p
We, 10 whose board is kindly given
Each bounty that earth can bestow.
So well are all our wants supplied,
That we scarce deem il true, when said,
That human ones, like us, have died
Are dying now--for want of bread!
"Died OF Starvation !''-Ah no more
Pause az the words or doubt the tale;
Each ship that cometh TO our shore
From Erins island, brings the wall
OF millions calling out for aid
OF sick and dying humankind
For, in the track by FAMINE made,
The PLAGUE, dread monster. stalks behind
"Dicd OF Starry alton n'-Did'st thou hear
Those words proud woman, on thy throne !?
VICTORIA! did thy gentle ear
Fer bark starving wretch's moan p
If not, go list the frantic call
OF those who cry aloud for bread
Go where, like blightcd leaves, they fall,
And gaze on the uncoiEned dead.
"Died Of Starvation !''-Shall we stand
Unmoved, by Erin's misery?
Ah no bat let the helping hand
Go from amidst the best and free
Let us divide with her our wealth.
For her sad ones our granarics ope--
And TO their wasting forms give health,
And to their dropping spirits, hope.
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sTAUNToN, (va) THURSDAY MARCH 49, 1s47.


hm-'he deed must be done-she looked like it
should be DONE
The sweet smile of sadness, the breath Of sigh,
The trace of drop that tinged her dark eye,
The CLEAN Of the bright blade. the bosom too nigh,
All told but too truly, her Father must die!
The moon beams play upon the upliftcd blade
But look! she grows pale Humanity recoils from
the deed-her tiny hands are raised to heaven-she
sinks, and with an angels voice shrieks wildly as
she dies, ''Father thy will be done! 20
Ii this little sketch, but family descriptive of the
awful reality, should be the means of awakening
more lively interest in behalf of suffering Ireland,
the object of its author will have been more than
accomplished.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18

MoRE VoLUNTEERs.--A married woman at Fall
River, fifteen years old had pair of twin boys last
week. The father is seventeen years old They
are all doing well.-.NeCport Daily Times
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18
THE FIRST REGIMENT OF VOLUNTEERS.

The following is complete list Of the officers Of
this regiment:
Colonel
JOHN F. HAMTRAMCK
Lieut.. Col. Major.
Il. b. Randolph. j. A. Early.
MEDICAL STAFF
Surgeon. ASSIST. Surgeon.
VIM. H. L'Anson. John Miller Bell
REGIMENTAL STAFF.
ASSIST. Or. Master. .4ss't. Commissary.
j. l.. Komper Henry Erskine.
.adjutant.
7. P. AUGUST.
NON COMMISSIONED STAFF
Sergt. Major. Or. Master Sergp
John Brock. Thomas Harris Towner
PRINCIPAL MUSICIANS.
.4cting Drum Major. FDe-.Nejor.
- -- John Cunningham.
Captains.
Rob't. G.. Scott, Jr., James F. Preston,
kenton Harper, John w. Rowan.
Fletcher III. Archer, John p. Young,
Montgomery f.. Corse, f.. G. Alburtis.
,: T. Bankhead, I'D. c. Darlington, Jr.,
VIM. NJ Robinson, VIM b. Archer
FIRST Licmenants
I. P. August, (Adj) t. S. Ashby,
f. Gardner, o. III. Harrison,
X. I'll. Kinney, Thos S. Garnet,
John Avis, G.. A. Porterlield,
Franklin Pegram, Jas. l.. Bryan,
John X. Cooke, l.. NJ Shoemaker
Second Liemendnts.
John j. Fry, Benz. b. Waters,
Robert Donnah, Jas S. Douglas,
II. ii. Stranger, Geo. w Chambers
Jas. NJ. Wade, d. w. Gray,
V. F.. Geiger, r. ID. Coleman,
VIM. II: Harman, Wash. L. Mahan,
5. P. Washington, G.. II. MunGord,
VIM. Mccormick, II. III. Williamson,
ID. A. Welslger, A II. Stands,
P. A. Peterson, WI MCGOWAN,
VIM. NJ. Levy, r. H. Keeling,
r. L. Blamlre, WIN. A. Allen.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18
b. G. Warwick, Sec'y. - ''-'0' ''' I"

rIehIIce says I'VE never in our lives heard
anything half so dismal as Tie hoyylirgs Of the c.
Xernment editor on his expulsion from the Senate
II the ola notion is true that tho bowling of doc
9e'oNens the death Of the master, Mr. Polk cannot
be long for this world
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18

sleepy deacon who sometimes INDUCED in pop
ular games, hearing the minister use the words
Shuttle off this mortal coll started up rubbed his
eyes and, exclaimed, hold ont is my dcaln
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18

Not a bad TOost.-At dinner Of the shoe and
leather manufacturers of Danyers, Mass, the fol-
lowing toast was given
f'May we have all the women in The cor,,,, 81
doe-and the mon 70 boot
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18
POETRY.
FROM THE WASHINGTON AMERICAN.
"DIED OF sTARvATroN.-

Itritten after reading Me ADORE trordsMe verdict of
corOners juryamong the accounts brought Jy the late
steamer Of The appalling distress in Ireland.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18
NJ | S G E l. l. A N Y.
FOR THE STANTON SPECTATOR.
THE STARVING IRISH GIRL.
b Y w f II n + Il

"Our Father sleeps it is the hour when they
Who love accustomed to descend
Through the deep clouds, DER rocky Arrarat -
How my heart beats !"-Byon's Heauen and Earl
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18

TIE ToHeUE.-There is world Of nearing
in the following from an old scrap book
''lf thou wishest to be wise.
Keep these words before thine eyes
What thou spcakest and how beware
OF whom TO whom. when and whore
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18

The amount subscribed for the relief Of Ireland
IN the United States, up TO this time, is 500 600
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18
NEW WHOLESALE DRUG STORE
CANBY & BARTLETT

VxA1dbX q bEAEN 4 llELE
PEG leave respectfully to inform dealers and
- others in this vicinity, that they have recently
established at the n. w. CORNER OF LIGHT AND
LOMBARD STREETS, BALTIMORE
WHOLESALE DRUG ESTABL IStIMENr.
where they have now on hand and intend keeping
complete and extensive assortment of entire fresh
Drugs and Medicines. as well as Paints, Oils.
Glass, Dye-Stuffs SC. laid in at prices that will
enable them to furnish persons dealing in Drugs,
sc, with every article in that line, on certainly as
good terms and OF as fine quality as can be obtained
from any other establishment either in Baltimore or
elsewhere. They are also the manufacturers and
vendors of DR.. Chapman's Worm Mixture. Wripht's
Worm Mixture, and Lees Family Medicines.
THOMAS Y. CANDY.
Late of the firm of Staber 4 Candy.
VIM. A. BARTLETT.
Baltimore, February d, 1913
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-18
BUST Received,

ETRESH Figs, Lemons, Cocoanuts, Raisins, &c,
u also a lot of Broorns, for sale low by
NJ. CUSHING.
Feb. 18. No. 8, Cheaper Side.
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FOREIGN MAILS.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, May 4, 1917
CEALED proposals endorsed proposals carrying the
ceived az the Navy Department until the 18th day of June
next for carrying the mail of the United States once
month each way, in good and substantial seasteaners
Also separate proposals for carrying II III good and sub
stantal sal vessels, from Panama TO Astoria, In the
Territory OF Oregon such other port in said territory
the department may select agreeaby the provisions
of the 9th section of AN act entitled San providing
for the building and equipment -four naval steamships,
approved March B. lS47 for of years, commencing
ON the Isl October S4S the department reseving the right
orequlrlng them touch Intermediate points
the coast and from time time, at It's discreton dr
ions us ay deem necessary and proper, Tor the proper
care and preservation OF the mails, their prompt receipt
and delivery, from and to the points OF departure and ar
rival which may be named in the contract; which nstruc
TONS must be strictly observed by the CONTRACTOR under such
penalty for observance the department may impose
The vessels TO be employed for carrying the mails as
aforesaid whether for for sails must be well
stcted, proper dnesons, and suitable IN all respects
the service and the route which they intended
and the department itself the right to select the
proposals which, IN It's Judgment may present the greatest
advantages TO the public service.
The bidder may embrace III his offer STIPULATION TO
carry agent of The department with the mails free from
expense TO the government, omit at his discretion
such stipulation may induce preference TO be gwen m
favor OF an oe other respects equally favorable to the
government, over an offer not containing IT,
Bonds, with TWO more good and sufficient suretes
Will be required IN halt the amount OF the contract Tor the
faithful performance of said contract according to Its con-
dons and spuatons; and ten cent viii be deducted
from all bills, additional security, be paid until
said contract shall have been completed annually, accord
ing TO its terms and conditions. The remaining ninety per
cent OF all bills duly approved, will be paid within
thirty days after their presentation by such navy agent us
may be designated by the contractor.
Each proposal must be accompanied with written guar
effect thai the bidder bidders, WILL if his their bid be
accepted enter into Obligation within five days from the
time of being notified Of the acceptance OF his or their bid
with good and sufficient surees for the faithful performance
of The contract according this advertisement; and no pro-
posal bid, unless accompanied by such guaranty, will
be considered.
Mnv1 June
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SPRING CURE

Doctor Quenaudous eae Of green herbs for purifying the
blood and the Of ell diseases arising from ITS tmpmi-
tn; also ofaH other chronic diseases.
lE use OF these herbs particularly to be recommend
ed 10 all persons, ladies and gentlemen, of eneebled
and langustng health, renewed strength and ygor is
by il impaired TO the body. .
The manner under this will be descrb-
ed on applications teacup full OF the extract of the herbs
is taken every morning, and early promenade In the
free air made immediately afterwards. 49,
Those desros 10 pleasant mode of treatment will
please make early application TO me at my Office Pennsyi-
vania avenue south side I'd door of 18th street
b. Nervous diseases, which more yield to any 9TH
er means, will be treated with animal magnetism
DIR. d. V. QUENAUDON.
Washington city, d. C.--May 5-2aw3w
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