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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

In the course Of some remarks by Senator Niles
day or two ago, he said that the government Of
Mexico desired peace on terms not unreasonable
that now was the time to make peace-that there
was no justification for proongng the war, and that
hosillties ought to be brought TO a close. These
we believe to be the sentiments ofa great majority
OF the WISE the good and the patriotic throughout
the land. War is a fearful, deplorabe evil. Its
cost IN blood, in treasure and in Generalization can
scarcely DO too highly estimated In the language
OF the celebrated Cotton, "War is a game in which
princes seldom win-the people never. To be de-
Tended is almost as great evil as to be attacked
and the peasant has often found the shield ola pro-
tector an instrument not less oppressive than the
sword of an invader Wars Of opinion. as thew
have been tho most destructive, are also the most
dlsgTacefu of conflicts being appeals from right 10
might, and from argument to artillery the fomen-
tiers Of them have considered the raw material
MAN-'o have been formed for no worther purposes
than TO fill up gazettes. at home. with their names
and bitches abroad with their bodies. But lei
us hope that true philosophy, the joint offspring o.
religion that is pure, and Of reason that is enlght
ened, viii gradualIyprepare better order Of things
when mankind will no longer be insulted by seeing
bad pens mendcd by good swords, and weak head,
exalted by strong hands."-Pha Ina.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

Hey II. Il. CdSile,nun, ". e.. RinneU,
.dler. H. II. Stuart, r. s. Brooke,
Wiiiiam Kinney James Points.
Ihos. j. Niche,
STNE1IS Institution will be opened on the LIST day
of November, in the spacious and handsome
building just erected for its accommodation, in the
town Of Saunton. 1t will be under the manage
ment of u. b. Minor, Principal; who will be as
sisted by teachers OF the highest qualifications.
TERMS for Session of 10 months: One half
payable in advance the remainder at the middle of
the session
Board, including washing, $12O 90
Primary or Preparatory Department. en-
bracing photography, reading, writing
and the elements of geography and arith-
metic, 20 90
All the branches of English 30 90
Making Board and Tuition in English,
&C., $l40 to 49,
Any one Ancient or Modern Language, $50 90
Music on the piano, guitar and harp, each, 40 90
Use of instruments, 5 90
General exercise in singing, in which the
whole school will be expected to engage,
Gncluding the music books) 500
These exercises in singing have been found to
exert very happy influence in Strengthening the
voice, developing musical talent, affording variety
and recreation, and aiding discipline.
The Principal would not embark in this enter
prise but with the determination to make the Inst-
tuition of the highest order His efforts will be
constantly directed to imparing to the pupils sound
instruction, and TO training their Characters espec
ally those of the boarders, under the most sauary
moral and religious influence.
November 3, 1S47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
POETRY.
THE BROTH OF A BOY.


AN IRISH LYRIC.
AR-Im The boy for be,citching en-,
Whist, yc iivils, now can't you be aisy,
Like cat when she's licking the crane,
And I'll sing ye song just to phase you.
About myself, Dcrmot Macshanc.
You'll own, when I've tould yc my story,
And the JANUS adorning my race,
Although Pvc ns' br3xr in niy-pockct,
1lushagra! Pvo III lot, in my face.
For in rainy sunshiny weather,
Pm full of good whiskcy and Joy
And take me in parts altogether,
By the pow'rs Pm broth of boy
My ancestors, who were all famous
AT Denny brook, got great name
My aunt she soud famous good whiskcy--
Pm famous for drinking that same.
And I'm famous, like Master Adonis,
With his head full of nothing but curls.
For breaking the heads of the boys. sirs.
And breaking the hearts OF the girls.
For in rainy, SC.
Though I'D scorn TO be rude TO a lady,
Miss Fortune and can't agree;
So flew without wings from green Erin
Is there anything green about me (?
While bcst with this stock Of fine spirits,
AT care, faith my fingers I'll snap;
I'm as rich as man without money.
And free a mouse in trap.
For in rainy sc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

The PATH OF LIFE.-NNhy not strew the
path of life with flowers2 1t requires no stronger
effort than 10 plant thorns and briars Is it not
strange that we bend all efforts in cultivating
those plants which afford no pleasure, but on the
contrary, abridge our happiness; while we suffer
TO spring up, spontaneously, the few stray flowers
that occasionally throw smile along our way {?
1t need not be thus The few happy men around
us should teach us an important lesson. There is
no reason in the world why we should not be as
happy as they. If we would look on the path of
life as road, we must cultivate ourselves and 90
diligently about it. Less frequently would we
have cause to mourn over the bitter past, or the
dark and cloudy present If our years have run
thus far to waste, let us, with care. influence the
future, and with all care and attention, cultivate
those fruits and flowers that will yield harvest of
agreeable pleasure.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

Practical JoKING.--A wag in country bar
room, where each man was relating the wonderful
tricks they had seen performed by Sig. Bltz and
the rest OF the conjuring family expressed his con
tempt for the whole tribe, declaring that he could
perform any of their tricks, especially the one of
breaking watch in pieces and restoring it whole
At once several watches were produced for the ex-
pertinent. lie selected the best, put il into NOR,
tar, and pounded away, '':heIe are the pieces. %
YES" all exclaimed, "now let's see the watch. d
lie used various mysterious words, shook up the
fragments and at length threw down the contents
of the mortar observing, ''Well, tho't could dc
it, but by George can't
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

A SHREwD TRIcK.-Boston tradesmen, the
Chronotype says, are more than suspected of rob
bing their own stores of trilng amounts, in order
to get noticed in the newspapers-notoriety being
now so essential to success. There are strong sus-
piclons that the same thing is practiced in these
quarters, as men who are never known TO adver-
tise their business when it costs them any thing,
manage TO keep before the people in the way of
having their places Of business tried and entered by
burglars. This is shrewd trick and could only
have orig lnated in the east.-Philada. LEDGER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

There was gathering of very silly locoiocos in
Philadelphia on the 10Th inst Divers foolish
things were done. n Mr.. Emre moved that ''some
one take the sense of the meeting" Any one might
have taken the sense of the meeting, and yet not
had thimble-ful Of the arIice.-LouisviUe jour.
nal
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

A locoloco editor says that the speeches Of Mr..
Clay and Mr.. Corwin are published in the Mexi-
can papers, together with other "aid and comfort
documents. We presume the ''other Documents
were Folks ''PASS" to Santa Anna. and the To-
cotoco vote in Congress censuring General Taylor
for licking the Mexicans!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

GLOW are the mighty faen!''-Gen. Cass has
been heretofore considered as friendly to the doc
trine of the 'Wilmot Proyiso," but seat in the
Presidential chair IN prospective has wrought a
change upon him. oh, the dough-face
In after times all will agree,
Ito write bis name Withonl the c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
THr COOLEST MpupENcE-Th Barre (Me.)

HE COOLEST IMPUDENcE.-The Barre (Me
Gazette tells this capital story:
1--WE have heretofore related several anecdotes
Of George White, who once had wider notoriety
as thief than any other man, and who was an in
mate of almost every Jail and prison in this COM
monwealth. Another has recently come to
our ears, from the'most authentic source, and de-
serves record.
White was once arraigned for stealing, before a
court over which Judge Sedgwick (fTom whose
lips the story comes) presided. James Sullivan,
who was Attorney General, argued the case fer
the government. la the course of his speech, one
of the jury, leaning forward, rested his elbow on
his knee and covered his eyes with his hand
White rose up in the bar and addressing the spea-
ker. said:
"You may as well stop. Mr. Sullivan ycu haze
talked one of the jury to sleep!''
Sullivan, who was quick and passionate, termed
to the bar. exclaiming with much vehemence:
"You thief! Your forehead bears the letter II.
which stamps your character'-and proceeded to
lecture him most severely for his frequent arraign-
ment, not forgetting to tell him of the nine indict-
ments then pending against him at that court
The whole audience was aroused to the highest
pitch of attention by this singular scene. White
stood as unmoved as marble through the stirring
reproois of the Attorney General, and, when it was
finished, quietly remarked:
"You may proceed with your argument, Mr..
Sullivan; you haze ,caked him up!''
The audience was convulsed with laughter,
Judge ). remarked that he never in his life found
1t so dfcnlt as then to maintain the dignity that
belonged TO his judicial station
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

Teach your children politeness. 1t does more
towards forming amiable dispositions than all the
moralizng that can he forced into their ears. As
nation we Of the United States are more deficient
in the courtesies Of life than many others not near
so far advanced in civilization in other respects
is said that the Swedes excel, in true politeness
all the Northern nations Of Europe, the French moi
excepted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

A follow who married termagant who drove
him to desperation, and finally to DEATH just before
dying, requested friend to have the following
brief yet pungent inscription upon his tomb: "Slain
by Jaw bone!"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
THE LExINGroN PREsByTERy

us body adjourned on Tuesday. the 9Th inst.
70 meet again at the call Of The Moderator.
The Rev DIR. Skinner returned to the body Of
the evening Of Saturday last, and resumed the OK
animation of Witnesses, which the Presbyterv do
termIned TO continue, notwithstanding the absence
OF Dr.. 5. The Rev Messrs Samuel Brown of
Bath, and Rcheson. of Wayncsboro, had been ,r !.
pointed to represent him, and conduct tho exam;
nation IN his defence. The testimony will he o..
ken before Commissioner, which is no-,, i, =
sion with closed doors. The case will consume -.
muen '''no as the Fremont case, Judging from pre-
sent aPpoarances.-Ler. Gaz., Feb. II.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

philosopher stepped on board ferry boat to
cross stream On his passage he inquired of the
ierryman if he understood Arithmetic. The man
looked astonished
Arithmetic No, sir. never heard of it be
fore 90
The philosopher replied, 81 am very sorry, for
one quarter ofyour life is gone"
A few minutes afterwards he asked the ferry
man-"Do you know anything of Mathematics"
The boatman smiled and again replied-"N %
"Well, them" said the philosopher, ''anolher
quarter"
A third question was asked the ferryman, ''Do
you understand Astronomy 90
so no, sir; never heard Of such thing"
"Well, my friend, then another quarter of your
life is lost"
Jus, nj that moment tine boat ran on a snap. and
was sinking, when the ferryman jumped up, pull
ed off his coat, and asked the philosopher with
great earnestress of manner
''Sir, can you swim ?"
ono" said the philosopher.
''Well, them" said the ferryman, ''your ,chole
life is lost, for the boat is going TO the bottom gu
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
TO SLEEP.

Tho pictured in that form, I SEQ
The likeness of the dead,
Yet, gentle sleep! oh, deign to be
The soiace of my bed.
For in the calm thy slumbers give.
How doubly blest am i
Thus, without life, how sweet to live
Thus without death, to die,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
Major General GSixEs.
II. TAYLOR

81 have never yet exercised the privilege of vo-
ting but had been called upon to do So at the
last Presidential election, should most certainly
have cast my vote for Mr.. Clay"
u. TAYLOR
General Taylor is every inch WING. and
nothing else than Whig"-,Nationm Latcliiren1
Ger.
am a Whig-not an ultra partizan Whig-.
P D, decided Wing. . Gen. Iaytor's Letter to J.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

THE PATEIoT-A person entering the House
of Commons when Parliament was sitting exclaim-
cd, These are goodly gentlemen could worI,
for them all my life for nothing" ''What trade
are you, my good friend ?" said one of the attend
ants. "a rope maker" was the reply.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

An exchange paper says that nothing makes a
young man, who is generally imperyious 10 bushes,
so ashamed Of HIMSELF as to be caught looking over
the will Of the father Of the young lady whom he
is counting from feeling Of tho Yuresf affection.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

TIE EMPEROR or Russn.-Thc last accounts
mention that this gentleman has been sick. We
are sorry 10 hear 1t but we would beg to Inform
him, as misery loves company, that we have been
a little unwell ousselR- GerB,anto,cn Jelegrnph.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

''Im laying down the law" as the client said
when he 1oored the counsellor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

The parent who would train up a child in the
way he should 60, must go in the way he would
train up his child.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

An Trishman trying TO put out gas light with
his fingers, cried out
"Och murder! the divil wick's in it,"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

"A towel dipped in hot wafer. and applied to the
part affected will it is said, afford an effective and
immediate relief to the painful contraction of the
muscles called the cramp.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

HESRY CLAY-We find The f7,lo,ioo l,.,..t.
ing description of Henry Clay in the kpiclnr.
cocker Magazine 1t is needless to say it is BY
western man :---''Ido IS q man, and no rnist,te
Nature made him with her 'lseres rolled up,,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
REV. r.. w. BAILEY, PRINCIPAL.

Mas. BAILEY continue. her inr,rue,ions in the Music
land French Departments.
Miss ELIzABsrH BAILEY FROM Portland, is engaged
teo instruct classes in Drawing and Painting.
Miss CoRNELIA II. STocKDRIpGE from Bath, Maine,
slpH be connected c, the school at The opening She,
sre Bliss. Bailey, is approved teacher and ,DiH be
reclaimed if The patronage Of The school 'ciit Justify H.
THE Course OF STUDIES embraces liberal Educa-
tou prescribed in the best collegiate institutes of the
country. The English studics-cmbracng Grammar.
Rhetoric, and English Composons-are continued thro'
the whole term of the young ladys residence at the
The AoApEnrc YrAn commences on the first Mon
day Of September and closes the last week in June
YAcATIoN, July and August.
The Academic year is divided into two sessions Of
of February and the second the last of June. There
Is vacation 6eftreen them. A few days of recess
ly are given at Christmas.
Pupils may enter at any time, and are charged from
the time they enter No deductions made for alb
unless in of sickness or strict necessity.
This Seminary has been in successful operation for
five years under its present organzaon-with steady
patronage, which has averaged about 90 pupils.
placed in hcathfu and quiet Town in the fruitful al
ley of Virginia
The whole arrangements secure TO young ladies the
best protection in family discipline, united With efficient
progress in mental education.
EXPENSES FOR SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Scientific and Literary Course, per SEES.
sion of five months, from s l2 TO SIS
Latin and Greek, either or both, 10.
French, 10.
ken, the whole charge for them is.- l5.
In no instance, however, is charge Of
more than $25 Session made for any
selection, or all The above named branch
together.
Former pupils may join any single class
in the Scientific and Literary course for
SIS per Session, and in this she will
be required to submit written compost
tions with the class monthly.
= Incidcntas for Rents, so cents.
The pupil is liable TO other charge
ccpt in the Music DEPARTMENT.. For
Lessons on Piano Forte and in vocal mu-
sic, with of Piano, $50.
Lessons ON Guitar, if added TO Piano, $40
If alone, $40.
Drawing and Painting, 10.
BOARDING
Boarding in respectable and gcnec families can be
procured for from IS to S 10 per month.
PAYMENTS
The bills for tuition payable in advance or at the
close of the Session settled by bearing interest
from the commencement of the Session.
August 49, lS47
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

Y BOXES and Cask Of Cheese, of superior
quality, in store, and for sale by
Nov. 10. J. G.. RIDGWAY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

90 BAGS Rio, Laguira and Java Coffee, prime
~ article, for sale by J. G. RIDGWAY.
Nov. 10.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23

Or. r. T. ShibHng,
". c. Kinney,
u. S. Brooke,
James Points.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-23
THE
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE
b. 3. MINOR, ESQ, Principal.
BOARD Of Trustees.

Ri. Req. I'm. Meade Pres.
Reu. Il. Il. Casileman,
-Aler. II. II. Stuart,
Wiiiian Kinney
ThOs. j. Niche,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-01-01
VIRGINIA WING LEGISLATIVE MEETING


AT an assemblage of the Wing Members of the
Legislature of the State of VIRGINIA, in the city OF
Richmond, on Wednesday evening, the 22d instant,
on motion of Mr.. SEYMOUR, of Hardy, JAMES
FRENCH STRoTHER, Esq, of Rappahannock was
called TO the chair and JOHN S. GALLAHER, OF Frede-
rick, appointed Secretary.
Mr. ScorT of Fauquer, offered the following resolutions
Res0ired, That it is expedient to hold WHIG STATE
CoSvEsTIoS in the Capitol the city of Richmond on
"Wednesday, the 23i day Of February next for the purpose
Of forming Electoral Ticket for the approaching
a election aud Of taking into consideration the popey Of
expressing the preference of the Wing party Of this State for
person fit candidate for the Presidency and also
the proprety of sending delegates Wing National Con-
vention, should one be hereafter assembled.
Resoiued That Wing feow-citizens throughout the
State requested 10 send delegates the Wing State Con-
enon be assembled the 23d of February next that
full expression may be given 10 the wishes and opinions Of
the Wing party of this State the subject the suggestions
contained in the preceding resolution
These resolutions adopted, with only dissenting
voices TO the clause abiding National Convention
Mr. CAPERroS Of Monroe, offered the following resolution
Resored, As the opinion Of the Wing members Of the
General Assembly Of Virginia, that ZACHARY TAYLOR
will be most acceptable candidate the people Of Virginia
for the Presidency, and that he will receive from them
jealous and efficient support.
This resolution adopted with almost sntrc unanmy
four members, who thought the expression Of opinion would
with propriey from the Convention ITSELF finally
yielding their
JAMES F. sTRoTHER, Chairman.
joan 5. GlLLlHER, Secretary,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-01-01
GENERAL SCOTT.

Rumors from the army would seem to indicate
that some misunderstanding has arisen at Mexico
between the Commander-in-chief and two or three
officers of his command. In the absence of any
authentic information on the subject, it would APP
pear to be due TO justice and TO the brilliant services
and high character of those concerned not to form
any opinion uniavorable till the whole facts of the
case are made known.
The duties Of Commanding General in the heart
OF an enemy's country, with an army flushed with
victory yet Inactive and under the influences Incl
dent to so perlous position, are very delicate and
can only be met by frmness and the maintenance
OF rigorous discipline. 1t would seem, therefore,
put an act of justice not to PREJUDICE the case and
certainly not to condemn the Commandernchief
until his reasons for what he may have done are
fully made known Tribune,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-01-01

city yesterday Mr. Ward sailed from San Francisco in Juv
last IN the lneoibae ship Columbus bearing the FAC Of
Oom. bldde, from Valparaiso. From that port Mr. Ward
ook steamer to Panama, thence crossed the smus and
TOOK an English steamer for Kingston whence he arrived here
~ SNIP alter short passage Yesterday he proceeded on
his way to Washington.
- nc columbus was TO sail from Valparaiso iholst Of
november direct for home hence she may be expected here
~ an me month OF February. Mr. CRuMP late our Charge
= ohl and Mr. DoRR late Consul Valparaiso, willcome
passengers IN the Columbus.
On the 2sth Of October Mr. Do,olar m off Ice, in the
RUSSIAN army, but acting as mdshpman on board the CO.
iu'us, oeu o. cholera, after short Illness His loss
un uop'oieu oy the officers, among whom lac acted
service. "eN'''s y 80 i-'''
At Panama Mr. Ward found Col b era On, ,o,v Charge
to Peru, with his family a WE'LL Tbev ernsc,e II Leave
there IN the English steamer the 2sth Sovemb.r
AZ cruces, between Panama and Chaares Mr. WarJ met
Com. JOKES and suite going to the Pacific
In relation to the capture OF Guyamas referred 10 above the
city of Mexico "American Star" has the following
GuArAMAs-We stated, in recent paragraph ,hat seve
raj SHIPS OF the American navy had entered the port ofC;uay
anas and demanded surrender Of the place. By late ad-
vices we learn that on the goth umo the place surrendered
to the naval force under Capt Layee commanding the naval
force Of the United States and the port is now ID POSSESSION
OF the Americans The gates under his command were the
Portsmouth and the Congress- which fired upon the place for
about hour The which the place was subjected
very much like those granted in other places occupied by
our forces and need not give the articles length w
A. Robinson had been appointed collector the customs and
the duties follows:
The duties of importation, until otherwise ordered will
be five per cent per ton and ten per ad vaorem the
value in port to be determined by persons appointed for that
purpose"
Until quarters shall DO provided for the troops who TO
garrison the place. the United States flag would be hoed in
point in the bay from the U. S. iigate Congress