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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-20
FROM THE NATIONAL INrELLIoEScER.
FRAUDS UPON THE PEOPLE.

Having nothing true TO allege against the gallant
patriot whom the Wings have taken up as their
candidate for the Presidency, the Veto Party, the
advocates of War and Carnage, the upholders of
Monarchical Principles in this Republican Govern
meht oil ours, are resorting 10 the most conempti-
BILE frauds to sustain their candidate and to detract
from Gen. Taylor The five Lircs of Gen. Cass
have been already sufficiently exposed on Ahe floor
OF Congress, SO that the People upon their guard
against the fables in the English tongue which
have been devised to bolster up the Democratic
candidates. But how the bcls i'm other tongues;
such as those described below, 10 be guarded a.
gainst! we know ofno way but 10 direct the fin
ger oil scorn against every man who has any thing
TO do with either the manufacturing or tho circua-
ton OF them. Shame on all who publish wilful
lies In defamation Of the pure the upright, and sin
gle-heartcd Taylor!
FROM THE INDIANA STATE JOURNAL
For the purpose Of misleading and dcceiri,,g The
Germans, the Locoocos are circulating pamphlets.
written an the German language, among tina; por-
ton OF our people, filled with the most gross and in
famous abuse of Cen Taylor. Ii is asserted in the
pamphlet that Taylor is i'm favor of prohibiting the
right OF suffrage by all foreigners until they shall
nave resided In this country twenty one years.
Desperate, indeed, must be their cause when they
resort TO such means to advance it.
FROM ANOTHER INDIANA PAPER
Scarcely day passes but the Locofocos are de-
teced IN the preparation of some fraud or other
but the last and the bascst that we have seen for
some timo is a pamphlet IN German, and address
ed to the Germans of the country, in which the
most unblus!ting tatschoods dealt ont at ,cicle
sale In regard to Gen. Taylor's alleged hostility
10 our honest Irish and German citizens These
pamphlets no doubt secretly distributed through
out the length and breadth of the country by floods
The Wings ought TO be on their guard against such
outrageous frauds. Were the Germans a forward
and laxative people such Locooco efforts would
always soon come to light; but their we'll known
soberness and tacurnty almost precludes any
thing of the kind. The Locos must be horribly
frightened at the prospect OF the honest Germans
and lrishmen of the country going for Gen. Taylor
when they stoop to such means to prejudice them
against him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-20

Mn. FILLMORE NO ABoIITIoNisr-Th Hon.
f.. c. Cabell, of Florida, addressed the citizens of
Jacksonville, East Florida on Saturday. the 2eth
ult. The jacksonville Republican describes his re-
ception there as being highly en- hilsiasc and gra-
tiiying. MIR. Cabel spoke principally on the com
paralive claims Of Taylor and Cass to the conf
dence of tho Southern people,
''Mr. Cabell (says the Republican, also referred
to the goundless charges made against Mr.. Fill
more. which he u ought were well illustrated by
the speech of Mr.. McAster, Of Georgia, who as
serted that he heard Mr.. Fillmore deliver an Ado
liton speech in New York in 1874, which was
said to be well described in letter at that time
published in the Democratic papers of Georgia
Yet when this same letter was again brought 10
light, which was to describe Mr. Filmore's Abol-
ton speech, To- not word about slavery was to be
found in 1.-THE tariff being reported as the princ
pal topic Of the speech And this letter. which
proved the extreme iraty of Mr. McAllisters memo
ry, turns out TO have been written by that gentle
man himself, who was, at lis date on a Northern
tour But, as most complete refutation of Mr..
McAllister's statement, Mr.. c. read TO the assem-.
bly, letter. from Mr. Fillmore himself, Gin reply to
one written to him by member of Congress, en-
closing the printed remarks Of Mr.. McA } in which
he expresses surprise at the assertion and declares
that he attended an abolition ,neetag or made
an abolition speech IN The State Of .Nc,c York, in
Tie ,ChOtC course N his Efe'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-20
M@DDIS g GOOD q
NEDowELL'S CORNER,
Near the Post Office,

STA U.NTO.N, V.A.,
A RE now in receipt of a large stock of NEW
"A and FASHIONABLE GOODS, and would
respectfully invite their friends and customers both
in Town and Country, TO favor them with call =,
they have no hesitation in saying that they can
do as we'll for them any other establishment in
the place. They are at all times ready and will
ing to buy any kind of Country Produce that they
can turn into Cash. and will allow the best prices.
May To-, l84S. Dem. copy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-20

The other day we expressed surprise al the
oddness of the punctuation, when we we're inform
ed by the commander of the schooner, that the ar
list who had PAINTED the same. aOos giuen TO sia-
termg.-IogerstO1cM Torch LigM
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-20

Coon OHE.-We have jolly tar in on.
town. who daily sails past our sanctum, in what
he is pleased TO term his ''iore and aft ricaed
Schooner" vessel which we landsnen usually call
"a cart" Like all other vessels it has tame, viz.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-20

Encke's Comet, which has been seen at the
Washington Observatory by Hubbard, will be Wis
ible TO the naked eye some time in October.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-20

The Boston Wing. abiding to Gen Caylor's
studied concealment Of his views ON the subject of
slavery, Witty remarks:
"fo use the words of the celebrated bloodhound
letter, and apply them to the present case, 1--WE
wish 1T to be distinctly understood, that we do NOT
wish TO 'oor1y the old general, but only to find o1
tchcre he is - Pet. Rep.
DON'T be alarmed, neghbor. If you 90 TO Wash
Ingon, on the 4th Of March next, you viii have no
difficulty in finding "oW ,clcre he is''-Pet. Int
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-20

The GREAT EEeoR-and it is a common or
ror in EngIand-hos been 10 assign 10 Washington
too important part and to the body of The people
too Insignificant a one, in our great political dIa-
ma"
The above extract is from Gen. Cass' eulogstic
work on France. her King and Court He will
probably think il greater error IUT the PEOPLE 10
assign to Gen. Taylor position which he will fill
with true Nashingtonian ability.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03
John van Buren, and the Old gentleman


Major Noah, of the New York Sunday Times,
has been exciting our risible faculties with the fol-
lowing anecdotes Of the younger and elder Van
Buren,.
Inquiries were made at the meeting IN the Park
for John Van Buren,. One half Of the company
came to hear him speak, not caring straw for the
issue John was there, but he refused to speak.
He saw all the old faces, and would not repeat that
one speech again, and he had dished up nothing
new. The world is angry with Mr.. Van Buren, Tor
having led his son nto this political morass but we
rather think the has led the father into the quag
mire. When John established the Albany Atlas 70
put down the Argus-the thing of all others which
has made the present muss in the party-the old
gentleman went up to Albany from Undertook to
demonstrate with John,and to preach caution, mild
ness, and forbearanee. He saw what would grow
out Of it, and admonished the son to be careful and
not get into fight with the Argus Dung Hot,
spur heard him out with his usual amlabIllty, and
said in reply" My dear sir, have the greatestre-
spect for your opinion, your experience, and your
judgment; but. what the d. do you know OF poll
tics ~ There is no doubt that the old gentleman
has great confidence in Johns talent but not in his
discretion, and they have no secrets from each
other.
The Van Buren, family are all dreadful sleepsrs;
they sit up half the night and lay in bed until noon
A droll scene occurred once at Washington when
Mr.. Van Buren, was Vice President. He laid in
bed so late that he could not reach the Senate at IL
O'Clock to call that honorable body to order La
menting his sleeping propensity John, he declared
that there must be a reorm-they all slept too late.
" Let's make a bargain, said John. The first
who rises shall call the other up with leave TO pull
the delinquent out of bed if not up in time.
EAgreedn said the old gentleman.
One night John sat up playing brag with parcel
of royserers until the mornings dared It's rays
through the green blinds. Bless met" said he,
"why, it's eight O'Clock. must 90 and call the
old gentleman up" John went TO his own cham
ber made his toilet and then went into his fathers
bedroom
Halo do you know how late ii is, father
Past eight. Come, tumble up!"
Oh John letme sleep little longer p
Not minute! You remember the bargain p
So he rolled the old gentleman into his blanket and
sheet, deposited him very gently on the floor, and
left him.
One thing is certain between the old and young
magicians, they distrust each others quickness,
aptness, and discrimination. Some time ago there
was caucus at Flagg's, at Albany, TO talk over
political matters. Col Young, John Van Buren,,
the ex-Presdent with other leading men, were pre-
sent Mr.. Van Buren,, as usual, was preaching
caution conciliation and moderation to all Johns
propositions. There said John to one of the
party, g told you he was an old bunker. He amt
sound !"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03
rConespOndence Of the Baltimore SUM-

WASHINGTON, July "a, 1913.
The BreUet Systenl--A Pr5UGte's CIaimS--A He
reditary LosS,--A hero, pirate hero of the Mexi
can war, entertains the public this morning with
one of the most humorous and at the same time Sc
veTely caustic articles we have read fOrmanya day
His theme is the {" breUet' system-for to regular
system it has been reduced. The writer Of the ar
tlcIe finds no direct fault with the breves that have
been so lavishly given out-fOr he confesses that
the officers did well in Mexico, with some triaing
assistance upon every occasion rendered by the
men. Nor does he object TO the gold medals, as
large as saucers and half an inch thick, voted by
C0ngress-nor to the elevation of Gen. Taylor to
the Presidency, as he cannot receive any higher
military honors, Having lost leg in Mexico, the
Writer IS entlued 10 Pension of ninety dollars per
annum, which sum, considering the loss of the leg.
will clothe him decently, pr6pide7 the Commits
soner of Pensions shall find time to take nm the ma
pers in his case Ofthe loss of his leo he does not
complain, for it is hereditary His grandfather
lost the same part Of his body at Lexington and his
father at Lundys Lane.
The prospectofthe adjournment of Congress daily
becomes small by degrees and beautifully less to
many interested persons. Unexpectedly, the re-
ported bills of the Senate select committee have
originated debate, which promises at present TO be
somewhat protracted. The press at the north has
seen mt TO commence a vigorous assault upon the
concessions made by the members of the commit
Ices and the press Is sustained by certain Sen ltors
IN the debate thus far. Mr. Phelps, of Vermont
did himself and his constituents honor in his speech
OF to-day, made in yindication of his course as a
member of the committee which reported the bills.
MIR. Corwin, OF course, opposes anything that may
tend to tranquilize the agitation sprnging cut Of
this question Of free soil'' etc His remarks are
Of the same sort as those upon the Mexican war
~ An Austrian merchant vessel, bearing the
Hlyrian flag, is now in port at Quebec She brought
a cargo Of Carrara marble to New York from Liv-
erpool, and proceeded to Quebec forstaves
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

,FRANCE-It is amusing, says the Chronotype)
to hear some of our croakers cry out France is not
able to govern hersef'' So far as the last bloody
business goes, she seems almost too able to do so.
We don't see how the admirers OF strong govern
ment could be better satisfied. Republicansm has
decidedly beaten monarchy. Louis Philippe was
always expecting emeutes, and had his kingdom
armed to the teeth. The curriers' whipped him in
a twinkling. The republic was not half so much
on its guard. The curriers' and ;heir instigators
republic put them down in three days and half.
They may play that game over bat will not the re-
public be always as strong? To our notion the
republic is too strong, as a coerciye government.
If, instead of watching for war upon men, it would
go to war with the swamps and morasses of France,
with her bad roads, her unnayigable rivers, and
her barrenness; exchange the bayonet for the pick
axe the sword for the spade and the cannon for the
plough and enlist all her idle hands, good wages,
we should then have hope for her.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03
Telegraphed to the Louisville Courier.
.,,,--..z:...-I Dr. Hrz NHz-I-.4z

Congressional, River News, Markets. etc.
WASHINGTON, July %, s P. M.-Senate.
Senate was called to order and proceeded TO bust
ness. Mr.. Hale offered a resolution calling upon
the Secretary of war for information as to whar
amount had been paid to each officer that had been
omitted in the last Army Register; laid over.
On motion of Mr.. Clayton, the territorial bill was
taken up. Mr.. Baldwin offered an amendment,
giving the right of habeaS corpus TO all persons de-
prived of their liberty in the territories; the right
of direct appeal TO the Supreme Court Mr.. Walker
and Reverdy Johnson gave notice that they would
offer sundry amendments before the final vote
should be taken. MIR. Johnson addressed the Senate
in support of the bill, as only an olive branch on
the exciting subject of slavery.
New YORK, July 26, p M-The foreign news
IS regarded by commercial men as being favorable.
The French news especially So
Mons. Sansin, the French Ambassador was pas
senger on the new steamer Europa, which sailed
on the 18th.
CINCINNATI, July &C. P. M.-The river is sta
tionary.
NEW YoRK, July 26 8 p M-FIour is firm with good
home and Eastern demand Sales Of Rye Flour at SO SOFA
White 1l6fO19c There more doing in Corn and prices
tend upward Sales of mixed at 52c: yellow 59060c and
anticipating an ADVANCE 1 Prime 1 Pork
Sg and mess gu % There nothing doing in provisions,
excepting Pork; Beef weaker; Lard sells at 76719c for
To6seco da Beef Cstsae Of Beef Cattle At s.
25i0$3 Vs. The market Is firm but quiet.
BALTIMORE, July 26 8 p M-Sales of Howard street at
So 50, with sellers than buyers Grain-Pme White
Wheat ll20ll5c; Red l00O1l0c; White Corn SEE Yellow
4O49c
PIrTsBURG July 26 SP M-Flour sells at "a 3719 bust
moderate and in favor of the buyer Wheat-HOlderS
of Wheat are firm. but buyersdO not meet Them
CINCINNATI July 26, p M-Flour is quiet and prices
dropping and the business in favor of the buyer Sales
at SO 6834GD$ SO 75... WhiSky-Saes 800 bbis at &c.,.
GroceresSales fair Sugar AZ Molasses 26f27c Gran-
Sales 100 bushels Corn at &c. PrOvisons-Saes of Hams
at 4e Provisions are unchanged with activity quota
tons steady, All other articles unchanged
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

FoRETaE ITEMs.-G uizot the runaway French
Premier has been offered and refused the Chair Of
Modern Literature as Oxford England
The Louis Philippe Family was living in appar-
ent quiettfle and harmlessness il England
Met;ernicll, tile runaway Premier Of Austria. was
giving soirees in London, in quite splendid style
lie ran away with his pockets Well lined
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03
Mr.. Fillmore,s Letter of Aooeptanoe.


The National Integencer of the 18th ult, con-
tains letter from Governor Morehead, of North
Carolina, the President of the National Wing Con
venton, in whichhe states that he addressed letters
to both General Taylor and Mr.. Fillmore, on the
next day after the adjournment of the Convention,
apprsing them of their nomination. Having re-
ceived no reply from either the last of June, he
enclosed to each of them duplicate copies. On the
3D. ult he received Mr.. Fillmores reply, but having
been in daily expectation of the receipt of General
IaylOrs reply, he had withheld Mr. Fillmore's let
ter, with the hope of being able TO lay them before
the public together. Having ascertained that Cen
Taylor had not received his letter. he on the 18th
ult. addressed thgee other communications to Gen.
Taylor, containing copies of his letter of the 10th
of June, from Philadelphia one directed to him.
self, and the other two through his friends. Hoping
that some one may reach him. he states that he shall
avail himself of the earliest opportunity to lay be-
fore the public any communication he may re-
ceive from him.
Governor Morehead's letter to Mr.. Fillmore, is a
mere announcement of the fact of his nomination
as candidate for the Vice Presidency, to which
he replies as follows
ALBANY, N " June II, 1913.
SIR have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of YOU
letter OF the 18th instant by which nouted Uni az e
late Wing Convention held Philadelphia. Gen. Zachary
Taylor nominated for President sand myself of we
President and requesting my acceptance OF the nomnaon
The honor of being thus presented by the distinguished re-
representatives. of the Wing party OF the Union for the second
office the gift of the peOpan honor as nneNeeed as u
uusOiicitedeould fail to awaenln gTaten hean
emotions which while they cannot be suppressed, find
appropriate language for utterance
Fully persuaded that the in which we are enlisted
the of country that chief Oects 10 secure its
peace preserve honor and advance It's prosperity; and
feeling moreover confident that in Gen Taylor
(whose presented for the first office shall always
find firm and consistent Wing, safe gude, and honest
4 hast afn tn NVtio
friends may assign me. -.
Dstrustine as well may, ability to discharge sasae
toTly the duties of that high office. but feeling that in case
of nv election with safety Tepose upon the friendly
aid of nv fellow Wings and that efforts guided by honest
intentions will always be clartably Judged accept me
nomination generously tendered and do this the more
cheerulIv as am willing for such cause and with Snch
man TO take my chances of success or defeat as the cleo
tors the final arbers OF our fate SHALL their wisdom
Judge best for the interests of our common country
Please accept the assurance of my high regard and esteem
and permit me to subscribe myself your friend and fellow
citizen, WILLARD FIILMoRr
Hon j. NJ MoREHEAD.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

EXTENSIVE PoIsoNING.-The Princeton ky9
Trumpet gives the following account Of distress
ing accident in Henderson. The circumstances
were these After attending a negro wedding at
the house of James Clay, of that place, on Saturday
night week. number of negroes were suddenly
taken sick by Monday night five had died, fifty
were sick, twenty-or twenty-five of them thought
beyond recovery Physicians pronounce 1t poison,
and the supposition was that one of the negroes
had stolen arsenic and put it into the cake, believ-
ing il to be salferatus
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

OF The potato rot in the neighborhood Of New
York, the Express says, has no foundation in fact
It is to be hoped the monopolisers Of this indispen
sibe esculent, do not calculate thus to get up
g potato panic 2 in order TO raise prices In the
neighborhood Of Boston, however, several farmers
have dug up the whole crop, in the hope Of check
ing the progress ofthe disease
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

o. The Bostonians, on the 22d ult, welcomed
the Massachusetts Volunteers with grand recep-
ton, parade and dinner, at Faneui Hall. AT the
head of the committee we find the name of that
glorious veteran of the war of 1912, Gen. John
Mcneil
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

Commemorative regret exceedingly that, by a
mistake made 1.-THE First Municipality guard house,
we should have placed the name Of George NJ
Gregor as being concerned in the robbery on board
The steamship Fanny. Mr.. Gregor came up as a
witness, and by mistake of the Clerk in eguard-
house, his name was entered in the book as one of
the accused
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

U. S TRooPs-Seven hundred recruits for the
regular service arrived at Cincinnati on the 18th
ult, from New York, on their route to Jefferson
Barracks. near ST. Louis
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

MExIco.-Leners received in the city Of Mexico
state that on the lStht uIt, Bustamente gained an
important victory over Parades The notorious
Padre Jarauta was made prisoner during the course
Of the conflict and Immediately shot in accordance
with the order of the government. On the evening
Of the same day the government forces entered
Guanaiuato meeting with no resistance. Paroles
made his escape early during the action.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

SNAGeED.-Capt. Linn, Of the steamboat Pike
No, s, from Cincinnati, arrived last night and re-
ports the Belle Of Hatchee snagged, two miles be-
low Helena, on the night Of the 30th ult. The
cabin parted from the hull, and was lowed ashore
by The Pike, and the passengers and crew carried
70 Helena The boat and cargo total loss all
-hanlla -savsd
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

UNCERTAINTY OF LAw.-Out of thirty eight
cases carried up to the Supreme Court in Mis-
souri,, twenty-one- than one-half-are re-
versed, fourteen affirmed, and three dismissed.
This shows that the people of Missouri pay pretty
dearly for blowing the legal whistle
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

APPOINTMENTS BY. THE GoyERNoR,--J. B.
Elan, member of the Legislature from Sabine, to
be District Attorney for the Sixteenth Judicial Dis
trict, ia place of VIM. l. Tuomey, deceased.
Francois Garcia to be Arnorerin the State Ar
senal, in place of his father, deceased
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

az We are indebted TO the officers Of the Pike
No. s, for late Cincinnati and Louisville papers.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03

sTEAMsH1p Crescent CITY.-The Crescent q
ty arrived at New York, at 10 O'clock on the night
of the 22d ult after very short passage OF seven
and a half DAYS, including detention at Havana.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-03


TIE EXTRA Pay A correspondent asks
8 whether the three months Louisiana Volunteers
ofISl6, are entitiedto the extra pay Z" From the
wording Of the law, we think they are entitled.
However, the Paymasters can answer the question.
The law says
SEC. 5. That the officers, nom commissioned Off
GERS, musicians and privates, engaged in the mill
tary service Of the United States in the war with
Mexico, and who served out the term of their en-
gagement, or have b zen or may be honorably dis
charged, and first TO the widows, second to the
children, third to the parents, and fourth to the
brothers and sisters Of such who having been killed
in battle, or who died in service, or who having
been honorably discharged. have since died, or may
hereafter die, without receiving the three months
pay herein provided for, shall be entitled to receive
The three months extra pay; provided that this
those WHO have been in actual service during
The war