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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

% We understand that tho Baltimore Confer
ence has accepted the proposition to take under its
control the Wesleyan Female Institute Of this
place, and appointed the Rev. FIELDER ISRAEL an
Agent To collect funds for the erection of building
1t is presumed that it will be handsome establish
mont, as the estimated cost is from eight TO ten
thousand dollars. Stanton is pledged for two
thousand of the amount, and we trust our citizens
will not hesitate to do their part in aiding the en-
terprise
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

SUfcIDE-A man by the name Of VYicks. hat
ter by trade, committed suicide in a most horrible
manner, few days since, near the White Sulphur
Springs. He stabbed himself twice in the aldo
men, then cut himself entirely across finding that
would not do, he placed the knife in tho upper
of the abdomen and cut down to the lowest extrc-
NIFTY, making cross cash. lie then took hold of
the corners, pulled them down, and cut them off,
leaving his bowels entirely exposed. He was dis
covered in this condition. and told the persons who
found him that eff his knife had not been quite so
dull he would have made neat job of it," He
lived 80 hours in this horrid condition.
There are 2l9 places Of religious worship in the
city Of New York
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
WING CANDIDATES.

Go- We are authorized to announce Col. J. NAV
SHALL McCUE as a candidate to represent the
County OF Augusta in tho mex, House OF Deliberate,
of Virginia.
BE- We are authorized to announce Hueu w.
oHEfFEY, esq, as candidate for o-eleetion TO
the House of Delegates of Virginia from the Coun
yof Augusta.
c5- We are authorized to announce CHAPMAN
JOHNSON, jr., esq, as candidate for recollection
70 the House of Delegates of Virginia from the
County OF Augusta
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES..
o. We are authorized to announce Suu1.ToN S
70 represent the County Of Augusta in the noxI
House of Delegates of Virginia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

C3- Our neighbors Of the Augusta Democrat will
excuse us when we say did not consider their
questions hard. Answers to thorn have been piyen
more than once in the columns Of this paper, and
for this reason alone, we remained silent on ,he
subject last week
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
DAVID ALLEN.
Witness, GEORGE ALLEN.
MI A Il r LIE

r, on The 9Th inst, by the Rev. Peter Shckle MIR.
b. Rankin, all of Augusta County.
, On the 23d inst, by the Rev. ]. j. Giossbreoper.
Mr.. LEWIS IL SHUEY, to Miss ANNA JANE DAUGHTER
OF Mr. John Smith all of this comfy
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

ZEN. IAYLoR AND PRoTEcTIoN-Tho Har
Isburg (Pa) lntclligeucer publishes letter from
washington, the writer OF which says
Information has been received here from the
very highest authority, that Gen. Taylor is the
nrm and decided friend OF Protection to .qD,eyican
industry-that he regards the policy, not as par
ty but high national question, and. If elected, he
Will recommend to Congress to extend adeonoto
and ample protection to American manufactures and
industry In every department" lie has declared
that mo true American heart can be opposed to the
Protection Of American Industry in compeiition
wHh that OF foreign countries" This he has never
hesIta'ed TO declare publicly in the presence Of dis
tinguished men and officers Of the army, who have
stated the fact in my hearing.
The FABLE ExPLArvED.-Some of our breth-
rem OF the press in noticing the letter of General
Taylor, and his allusion to the Fable of the Wolf
and the Lamb, think tho application good. but
doubt whether Old Rough and Ready is like
lamb. One of our Bowery friends, however. ex
plains IT in this wisely. don't yer sec, Tav
lor's lamb Cos he Ianbed it inter the bloody
Me&lkins, by dc hockey W-,Iohn Dontey
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
The IDMbytc GnreIcn

SEVERAL thousand good Early York C,bb,co
~ Plants, together with 100 splendid and yyeIi
assorted Dahlias may now be bought low At the
Public Garden Of 90 '"'
WIN. Fl. EBDON.
Staunton, March 20.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

o1- The Democrats of Anguish, at their meet
ing on Monday last nominated candidates for the
Legislature. We suppose, as the chances of their
election ARC 50 very slender the object in view is
merely to rally their scattered forces, and be pre-
pared for the coming Presidential struoole
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

90 An editor, in an article upon the u,ro,,r. -
ireland, says: ''lreland's cup OF misery has been
Jor ages ooer'o,cing, and it seems to be not net
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
COMMENTS OF THE BRITISH PRESS
ON THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.



The Cause Of The Rcroiution in Franee.-Tho
people Of France have virtually no voice in the O.
lection of Parliamentary representatives The G.
lectors are few, and the mode of election is tho re-
verse OF popular This system ought to be chang.
ed, and the public desire change. Government
refused to make any alteration. All men oppress-
Gu look to England for succor or example. Tho
French people saw that we met and talked-dined
and talked. They wished to moet aud talk but
the police forbade tho qualification. An article i'm
the penal code was brought TO bear upon the priv-
lego and, although Nj. Guizot had formerly de-
nounced this Interpretation, he now adopted it,
Denied the right 10 assemble, they dined together,
ana alter dinner mado speeches. The Kings
health was never drunk and the Sovereign may
have been piqued. Certainly means were taken to
prevent these banquets, but in the provinces they
were nevertheless numerous
On tho assembling of what we call Parliament,
the RetorneIs resolved on monster banquet. Go
yernment interfered the question occupied tho
Chamber Of Deputies, Ministers declaring such pro
ccedings Illegal Odilon Barrot aad others contend
Ing Tor their strc, legality. One said that should
not take place; The others that it should Discus
sion only helped TO iniame the public mind The
Reiormers in Paris received sympathy from the
provinces. Tho banquet was announced for Tues
day last and populations from all the great towns
, north and south had ntimated their intention to be
present.
Government was beaten: relying on tho law,
they would appeal in due form to the tribunals,
and permit the banquet TO take place, holding as
responsible the Deputies present. So far all was
well the interest in the affair decaying, but
the Ministers smarting under taunts and sense of
discontinue, took umbrage at the call made TO the
National Guards to line The streets through ,cl,ich
procession ,cds to pass, dressed in uniform, but
unarmed, and forbade tho banquet late on Monday
evening. The opposition protested against what
they considered violation of tho constitution, a
bandoned the idea Of dining together, and sxhorted
the people to order. The Deputies did more, they
resolved to impeach the Mnisiry
The vacllation renewed the interest in the az
fair; the agitation increased Military poured into
the city, and the people crowded the streets. The
soldiers refused 10 fire the indictments, the Ma
tlonal Guard joined the Masses and, as necessa-
ry consequence, the obnoxious Minister resigned
The King sought to pacify Paris by tho appoint
ment OF new cabinet; but this not suflicing, he
has ceased 10 DO King.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

W, "A bachelor in Detroit, having advertised for
wile to share his lot, an 'Anxious Inquirer has
soIclled Information as 10 the size OF said Lott
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
TRAINING & REGIyBNTAL NUSTERS.

's'iiE training ofOfcers will take place in Sapn-
ton on the 9Th, 9th and 10th Of MAY next
The tooth Regiment will muster at Sprinrhill on
the 18th the 32d Reg't at Sam'l McCune5s nm the
l2th, and the ODD Reg't at Middlebrook on the
10th. The commandants of battaions and compa
MES will give notice accordingly.
JAMES NJ. LILLEY.
Col. 03d Reg't.
GEORGE BAYLOR
Col. sd Reg't.
WIN. A. BELL.
March 90, 1913. '''' neg t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
o p Z ~ U a r. Y.

1t less than six years since the subject of this no.
tcc, Mrs. MARY A. c. TAYLOR wife of MIR David
0, hocS2rIdgc and youngest daughter of James
Mcdowell and Hannah Moiictt, in all the paietv and
freshness OF youthful love- married under the roof
OF her friend who offers this imperfect tribute TO her
memory, aud on yesterday the 10Th instant her mortal
remains deposited in the cold and silent ,o,L =.
Timber Ridge Church ''1'D 40
Mrs. Taylor was well known and will be aiectiopae
ny FemenDered by many in her native County Augns.
Ia, as wen as In the county of her adoption Frank and
Oiahd IN her manners, alablc and kind posscss;,g ,
81 - 'ipeI ana now oil spirits which desert
ca U hcr even during her accommodating and proracfcd
suterIngs and in death she was sustained BIZ we'll
grounded and confident hope that lamp was trimmed
ana burning, and that she had oil in Der vessel and
was ready TO meet the bridegroom az his coming At be
iunlgh cry, as well the dawnng of the day on
I"'uIuy last watch therefore, for yc know neither
e gay nor The hour, wherein the of man comcth
5, Mrs Taylor united herself TO the Presbytc terrain
GTnurch, about two years since, and the Rev IT
visited her repeatedly during her last
ucSS' and preached her funeral from Job xvr
chaptcr, % verse: "NVhcn few years are come then
Shni 60 The way whence shall not return '-dcclar-
ca that he had attended death scene mare f1II
OF hope and comfort and furnishing ncb ;ncontrovcr
oc proof OF the power and efficiency of divine grace in
and over the gr9ye-cnabling the fond mother
@ 'cctlonae wife and daughter TO surrender her two
interesting little children without a murmnr and TO
% hSr eyes IN peace and Joy upon al! that this world
consoIa,o 20 make life desirable What source Of
r 70 hcr aged and deeply afflicted mother, be-
Veu husband, surviving brothers and sisters and nu
ucrouS friends aud relations. tCoMN
departed this life at the Grove James City County,
vi 'nc ioth instant at O'Clock p. NJ, after short in
ness Of 30 hours, MARY ATALA, daughter Of Thomas
ana Ann Z. Wynnc, in the 9TH year Of her age.
Her life short but fair,
Uusullicd by blot;
And now she sinks to drcamlcss rest
"a dove who makes the earth her ncst)
So murmur not!
II is the common lot
10 link our hearts TO things that 1y.
90 Winchester Republican will please copy.
DIED, near Decrfcld, Of Scarlet Fever, on re 2fn
OF FEBRUARY last, May GHAxDA, only daughter Of
'onn and Sarah Harlan, aged years and months
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

GREE TRADE." This theory so beautiful on
paper and 50 imPracticabo as it really is among ma
TONS has been strongly urged as one of great atili
ty and as one OF the signs of progressive Democra
cy.
II is perhaps little known TO American readers
that nearly twenty per cent. of the customs duties
OF Great Britain arise from one single article of a
n'er'can pToduction-viz :-ToBAcCo, and that i;
is only the second article in magnitude as produc-
tive OF duty There is only one item of imports
that yields 10 tho United Kingdom more revenue
from import duty-and this is TEA.
From official tables now before me it seems that
the most productive article, of import into Great
Britain for the year 1916 were as follow:
Tea. 46I28,0O0 lbs. yi2lding e5,11I ,OOOdutv
oo'co, %o,'OUOOOlbs. 4,336,000 .
Sugar, 3oO6 non 9.
Wine, Rum and Brandy, &c 4,346,00O
Timber, 1914 OoO :.
All other items of impor. yielding less than tom.
millions Sterling In the aggregate.
ne returns for several years in succession vary
SO ll;te that the above may be assumed as critic
rion.
Who can doubt that if this duty of about 1000
per cent were removed from Tobacco, or reduced TO
5O OF 100 per cent, that the export would be more
than quadTuPled p Corr. Of Bat. finer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

VIVA. II. Kcim, Wing, has been elected Msvor
of Reading, Pa, by majority Of 8 votes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

HE FRrNcH News IN New YoRx-HIcHIY
EXCITING TIMEs.-Never, it is said. wore the
people Of New York city 50 wild and frantic with
excitement as they wero on Saturday, on the re-
ceipt OF the intelligence by the Cambria, of the pop
ular revolution in France. A letter thu, describes
1t:
The French people here were positively beside
themselves They knew not how TO express their
qualification at the realization OF their brio,nest
hopes They by common instinct abandoned their
places Of business aud iocked to the French cafes
to talk over the matter and exchange congra,ula-
lions. The tricolored flag was Immediately hoist
ed on every French hotel and public house in this
city Attempts were made to get up meetings in
different places. but the parties were too much OK
cited for any deliberate action, and the idea was q
bandoned. to be carried into effect next week.
The Irish too were in a ferment and two or three
hours after the arrival Of the steamship the numbers
OF the Irish Confederation, without any previous
concert or understanding, found themselves assem-
bed In large numbers at their usual place of meet
ing, the Shakespeare Hotel. formal meeting of
the body was proposed, officers were appointed, aud
some very excited speeches wero delivered in
which 1t was asserted that lreands time of liberia
ton had at length arrived, and that she must i'm
medlately take advantage of England's circumstan-
ces and free herself. Subscriptions to the amount
OF one hundred thousand dollars proposed, the
money 10 be sent as soon collected, to the Col
i.iS'atinD in Dublin ~ be vAPvdcd in the pur,
chase of arms and ammunition
great mass meeting of all the friends oFIyoland
Is called for Tuesday evening Our own American
citizens, too, were excited. In fact the city resem-
oiod boiling cauldron. Many joke wascrscked
and many laugh enjoyed at the expense of the sx-
King OF France. In the bar-room of one of our
principal hotels saw a neat placard of some two
1891 In breadth and width, with this inscription:
FRENCH REPUBLIC.
Democratic Wing Nomination. for Presilent
GEORGE WAsHINGToN LAFAYETTE,
Subject TO the decision of tho National Convention.
This placard was encircled with gauze ribbons.
white, blue and red, and surmounted by miniature
French and American flags, connected togsther-
1t was very significant and attracted good deal of
attention. The anxiety to hear further intelligence
from faris Is intense. Many are undecided whe
Their the revolution is complete and general over
France, but tho French peop insist that it is and
that the rule Of monarchy is over forever in their
native country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
The New York Courier DIES Etats Unis has the
following Items of interest, which are no. contain
cd in the English papers:


cd in the English papers:
PARIS, Friday, Feb 25, 1913.
All danger has ceased. The complete silence
which reigned toward midnight, on account of the
6arricades, which prevented the passage of all ye
hicles, appeared strange and unearthly. The most
profound calm existed through the night, broken
only from time TO time by the q,i ure of ar ANA
teur sentinel, who wished to prove his Vigilance
ne red banner has been everywhere unfurled in
place Of the tricolor.
The journals nearly all appear on single half
sheet, printed on one side only
"A notice, signed by Ledru Rollin assigns the di-
rect;on OF the Fine Arts to the Minister of the In
terror, and orders that the Jury of Exhibition be
named by election.
COL Dumoulin, the old Aid dc Camp of the
Emperor, has been appointed to the command of
the Louvre.
Al five o'clock the Provisional Government as
semb!ed at the Hotel de Vile, surrounded by tho
people, armed and full of generous enthusiasm
Louis Blanc proclaimed the Republic in the midst
OF tremendous applause. Lamar,ine had already
addressed the people in the great hall, and excited
the most profound feeling. Ledru Rollin. who f,l
lowed him, made, it is said most remarkable I'D
dress.
Gems. Bedeau and Lamorciere then adv,nced 70
offer their services. The first was named Com
mander of the first division of the military. and
Minister Of War. The second is maxine prena-
rations to set out for the frontier
The act of abdication, signed by the king be-
lore leaving the Iuil!eries, is, it is said exceedno
Iy laconlc, and conceived very nearly in these
terms: IL abdicate TO the hands of the French
people, on the head Of my grandson. the crown
which have received from the French Nation.n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-07

Buunmsry.

Our telegraehic Congressional reports are very
interesting 4 4y. Ia the Seuate, lengthy de-
bate took pldOVon the resolutions congratulating
the French people on their republican progre IS ];
but they were finally passed Mr.. Hale's aboli-
ton amendment was rejected by vote OF yea, J.;
nays, %. In the House, the Scott and Trist
correspondence gave rise to an exciting debate
on political topics. The appropriation bill was
considered, and the adoption of the item for the
West Point Academy opposed by Mr.. Stephen
on, of Georgia, and Mr. Dick, Of Pennsylvania
The business OF the Legislature, especially in
the railroad line, was quite brisk, and a number
of bills were passed for the construction of new
railroads. We see that the session is drawing
rapidly to a close, both branches having decided
to adjourn next Wednesday.
Market reports, miscellaneous. news, marine
intelligence, &C., &C., &C., will be found below.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-07
COZ d ERCIAL AFFAIRS.
nOSEY NIsEEEC.

IhuIsuny, april U-6 II. M.
The stock market was not very buoyans to day, and
the transactions only to limited exss,t Tho absence
Of the steamer has checked operations spectators pre-
ferrns to wait later sdvces from the other side At
the first board Treasury Notes fell OF a; Reading
Bonds, u; North Am ercsn Trust, Il; Canton, u /;
Long Island, y. Illinois Interest Bonds advanced 4
Erie H. X. Scrip, 4 Norwich & Worcester, u All
others closed firm at prces current yesterday.
very few trsnsactons Will take place until the steam
efgs@ IN The Washington, from Sou hampton, Is now
la her eighteenth day and should soon mako her appear
ance The IIibsrnia from Liverpool for this port is
now in her thirteenth day. and cannot be fsr oR She
will bring five days later from London than
the Washington, unless she was detained on her
regular day. There Is not much apprehension
relative 10 this news experienced previous to the
rival Of the last steamer bat the greatest interest exists
for later political Intelligence from oil parts Of Europe
The commercial accounts will probably be much like tho
hs inde fnte aud fsfsctory Cotton will probs-
bly, be lower and breadstus higher the manufacturing
districts in state OF inactivity. and We fear great dis
tres; mensy plenty, and cSesp enough but In the ab
s.nce Of commercial confidence activity In trade
Connos may be higher than previously reported but On
the whole dc rot lock for any material improvement
airy important change in the financial commercial
affairs of The d World. Tho poicsi intelligence may
be highly Important, there ia doubt but thst II will
be istcrcs 70 far as The prosrei of republican min
oiples ars Concerned, encouraging
The Hoasatonic Railroad Co have declared a ,en;-
annual dvidend Of four PER c:nt On their prefs,rei
stock
The Maiioo Sank CT Baltim'rs has declared semi.
annual dividend Of three ard half per Mt pa abs
the 18th uss
The Beivldsrc Bank, ], has declareda dividend OF
fur per cent fos he last half year
Tho stockholders Of the Hadson and BERKSHIRE Rail.
road Company should bea- In miod this m s,,e,,msn,
OF seven dollars share has besn called for psyab IN
three nstAlecpts the first of which was PAYABLE AZ
the Mechanics Bank In this city, On the lst mat Ac
cordng 10 the provisions made by the recent act tuss.d
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-07

OPERA, THEATRicALs AND FAsHloN.-The ups
and downs Of fashionable life, &c are as Gu
rious in New York, and as sudden, as the French
revolutions. Last week, the Opera was remarka-
bly, well patronlsed by the beau monde of New
York; the Broadway Theatre was equally as
well filled; and all the theatres did a splendid
business. This week, the bright Skies the sun
ny weather, the glorious spring, seem to have
Uninterrupted all the places of public amusement
Broadway and Bsngy arr probably doing well,
but the splendid new opera of "Vabuco" does no,
seem to take. although the music, the scenery.
the choruses, and every thing, are the most mag.
nhcent and gorgeous ever got up in New York
In TWO or three passages the magnificent voice
and triumphant skill OF Truifi would be enough,
on ordinary occasions, TO fill any house with
an enthusiastic audience. Ia one magnificent
passage she surpasses herself, and presents a
power OF execution, beauty, skill, and sublmity,
unequalled since the time of Mallbran. and fully
equal to any thing We ever heard from GrIsi. or
Albonl IN Europe. Yet this m ignificent opera 10
almost abandoned by the beau monde. How is
tins ! Some supp Sc that the music is of too
rellgous and holy character for week DAYS
Others think there is TOO much noise in it What.
ever be the reason, it " i'll probably be performed
tor the second time tonight, and those who wish
to hear Truf in this magnificent part, had
better embrace the present opportunity, az it is
the only prospect they Will biye Of doing TO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-07
MAILS FOR EUROPE.
TIKI e WEEKLY HERALD.

The new American steamship United States will leave
this port for Liverpool tomorrow. and the European
edition of tbs Weekly Herald Cor her mails will be ready
at this oice at nine o'clock tho morning Of the same
day.
ssnce, from all parts Of the continent 10 the hour Of
publication; copy Of the will Of the late John Jacob
Astor, and full digest of commercial and political
news
The Weekly Herald r hone circulation will ba randy
at the same Tins, and will be complete history of the
world tor tae present week.