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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

A YANKEE TRIcK.-A Northern vessel came Il
Wilmington, N. c., with cargo ofrum, distilled
as the dull, awkward Captain alleged, in the Uni
ted States, and. as he believed, in Georgia. His
papers appeared fair enough, far as they went,
but Were thought TO be rather detective. The dates
were somewhat old. He had touched at Charles
| ton-he had assisted distressed vessel at sea--he
had been blown off the coast, and know not
what lame and suspicious accounts he gave. 1t
was suspected no was smuggling from the West
Indies, and very bad, fatal circumstance it was.
his rum was good. much too good to be made at
home. Every rubicund nose in Wiminp:on smelt
and every palate tasted, and all said and swore it
was prime West India. The vigilant collector
very properly libelled both vessel and cargo Tho
whining captain requested that the rum might be
sold TO save expense, while the trial was peading,
which was accordingly done. 1t sold readily at
auction for 81 10 gallon, while Daricn and New
bern rum, known such, would have brought only
% cents No sooner the cargo sold and the
proceeds fairly lodged in the bank, than Jonathan
seemed to come TO his senses. He is now wido
awake He found some other papers that had been
overlooked. He could give 4 clear account Of his
voyage. lilo proved beyond doubt that his rum
was manufactured at Darien His vessel was re-
leased, and he pockeed G5 cents more than tho
common profit upon every gallon We believe he
had the grace no, 10 the collector for damages
-Raleigh Register. \
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

Deductions. 900 warrants
for 100 acres each, are l4,40O,-.
600 acres.
10000 warrants at 5000 each,
are $l6, DOC 900.
NThese warrants are received
as 5000 for any u. S. lands.
The receipts for land for the
last year were three-and-a-half
millions. At this rate it will
take five years to absorb these
warrants.
The market is well supplied
with warrants at from SiIO to
SIP each hence, we find that
without any direct law, the price
of public land is reduced to 10
cents per acre.-P resbury's De
tecioT.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

A DIscovERY.-A Hoosie, on a visit 10
Cincinnati, last Thursday, called on bust
ness at a planning machine establishment in
the Third Ward. The planning depart
ment had not yet been started, but a small
circular saw, which was set nearly at the
edge Of a bench, and projected a scant inch
above its surface, was in full blast. Mr..
Green, as the Hoosier may be called, look
ed round, but finding nobody visible, con-
cluded to seat himself on the bench while
waiting somebody's appearance. Neither
noticing nor mistrusting any thing, he
squatted plump upon the saw-one spring
nearly TO the ceiling, and a pitch, forward
TO the floor, indicated his astonlshment at
finding an incisiOn Of sin inches in the
length of his seat.
His cries brought assistance. DR.. Ea-
ton closed the flesh wound, and some one
Of our skillful ~tailors, that in the panta-
looms. Green viii take a sharper look
on what he seats himself next time.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
SATURDAY MORNING VISITOR.

White Sulphur Springs in Benton Coun-
y.--ln another column our readers will
find an article copied from the Glasgow
Weekly Times, giving an analysis of the
water at these Springs. They are situa-
ted about miles west of this place, & are
destined, we think, at no very distant day,
TO become a watering place of considera-
BILE resort. We learn that such improve
ments will be made during the winter and
spring, as will enable the enterprising
proprieicrs TO entertain, in a pleasant and
agreeable manner, any number Of visitors
the next season.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
ARRIVAL OF THE
NIAGARA.
Nrw YosK, Oct. 1910 P. NJ.

new YORK, Oct. 1910 p. NJ.
The steamer Niagara arrived at Boston
this evening, bringing seven days later
advices from Europe.
Southern Italian affairs are not pacific.
The King of Naples refuses TO acknowl-
edge the French and English mediation.
and threatens the immediate resumption Of
hostilities.
In Germany, the southern provinces a.
gain revolted, but were suppressed.
Prussia escaped revolution by a sub
mission of the King TO the wishes Of the
National Assembly.
In Austria, anarchy reigns complete
In Vienna is exhibited the spectacle of q
reacsionary court, waiting concentration
A military force arrived at the capital L
carry out the ~retrograde policy and views
of a triumphant National Assembly. The
Cabinet has sent a commissioner 10 stoE
the further progress Of the ban Of Crotia
who seems unwilling 10 act as the tool o.
Government, and threatens TO set up OF
his own account.
FRANoE.--On Saturday there was
scene of unparalleled confusion in III,
Chamber Of Deputies. A member hav
ing commented severely on The Republi
can braggarts and Government appath,
members, so exasperated the members O
the Republican party, that they simulta
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

Interesting FactS.--A bel
rung under the water, returns 9
tone as distinct as if rung in the
air.
Stop one ear with the finger.
and press the other to the end
of a long stick or piece of deal
wood, and if a watch be held al
the other end of the wood, tick
ing will be heard, be the wood
or stick ever so long.
Tie a poker on the middle Of
a strip Of flannel two or three
feet long, and press your thumbs
or fingers into your ears, while
you swing the poker against an
iron fender, and you will hear
a sound like that Of a heavy
church bell.
These experiments prove that
water, wood and flannela are good
conductors of sound, for the
sound of the bell, the watch and
the fender, pass through the
water, and along the deal and
flannel to the ear.
1t must be observed that a bo-
dy in the act of sounding, is in
a sta of vibration, which it
communicates to the surround
ing air--the undulations Of the
sound affect the ear, and excite
in us theSenSe of sound. Sound
OF all kinds, it is aScertained,
travels at the rate of Is miles
a minute; the soltest whisper
travels as fast as the most ire
mendous thunder. The know
ledge of this fact has been APP
piled to the measurement of dis
tanceS.
Suppose ship in distress fire
a gun, the light of which is seen
on shore, or by another vessel,
20 seconds before a report is
heard, it is known to be at a dis
lance of twenty times ll42 feet,
or little more than four and a
half miles.
Again, if ] sec a vivid fash
of lightning, and in two seconds
hear a tremendous clap of thun-
der, ! know that the thunder
cloud is not more than 100 yards
the place where am, and
! should instantly retire from an
situation.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

%neously rushed towards the tribune ant
attempted TO scale it, but were prevented
by the officers, until the President sus-
pended the session. All moderate papers,
the next day, contained bursts Of indigna-
ton against III Red Republicans. Report
says that in consequence of the opposition
10 the election of President by the As
sembly, ihe Government will propose IL
Universal suffrage, but will probobly defer
the election until the people vote on the
organized law. Executive Government
10 act in the mean time. This is only ru-
NOR. In the Cabinet Council il was pro-
posed by Flocon, thai the National As
sembly delegate executive power 10 the
citizen receiving the style of President.
Thus the Government takes a position a.
gainst The moderate party and known ma
lority of the nation. Socialist banquets
are held all over the country, and Zoo fire.
quent for quiethess, as incendiary and
reasonable speeches are made.
The report of the execution Of ST.
Reeve is confirmed. lie was taken with
several hundred prisoners, and did not sur
render until after a desperate fight.
The Prussian Minister Of Foreign AZ
fairs has reported to the Assembly that he
expected TO conclude a necgociation with
Denmark, which would lead 10 a pacific
arrangement cf, difficulties.
The trial Of Smith O'Brien Is not yet
concluded. The defence opened on We'd
nesday. The crown witnesses gave strong
evidence against O'Brien.
The trial Of the Chartists in London
has ben concluded. They were all con-
Nicted and sentenced TO transportation
The less prominent, who plead guilty,
were sentenced 10 imprisonment. These
trials exposed a di>grsceful spy system.
The Queen has returned from Scot
land.
The continent is generally discompos-
ed.
In Northern Italy affairs are uncertain,
but from remarks of Cavaignac, in the
Assembly, there is hope Tor a pacific So
luton Of the question on hand.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
ADDITIONAL NEWS BY THE
NIAGARA.
New York, Oct. {

NEW DIRK, Oct. ~.
FRANcE.-In the French assembly, af-
Ter an excited and able discussion, in which
Lamartine took a prominent part, it was
decideded by a large majority that there
be but one branch of the Legislative AS
sembly.
1t was reported at Paris that Austria
rejected the mediation Of France and Eng
land, and proposed 10 refer the question
Of difficulty 10 the Congress of Europe
an Powers at lnspruck, for settlement.
The Crotians have been defeated 10y the
Hungarians.
Switzerland Is virtually at war with
Austria. Gen. Rudelski continues the
blockade of Messina, and has infringed
the treaty of '45, by cutting off portal
communication. llosliliiies Will probably
follow.
In Liverpool, provisions are unchanged.
American stocks unchanged.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
PREACHING NOTICES.

The Rev. ANDREW BRowN will preach
in this place on Thursday evening, Nov,
81, at early candle-light. [oct2l.
HElder JOEL H. HADES will preach
in this place on Saturday and Sunday, the
4th and 9th days Of Nov. next, at the usu-
al hours for divine service.
N%Elders GEoRcE and CALDWELL
will holda protracted meeting inthis place,
commencing on Sunday evening the 9Th Of
Nov. next, at early candle-lighI.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
NAUVOO.

The Iemple.-- We learn that
a company have purchased all
the Mormon Property, in the
hands Of A. w. Rabbit, the
Mormon agent at Nauvoo, in
Guiding the walls of the Tenn
Pile; and that arrangements have
been made TO rebuild it as soon
as possible The price paid
was $4,000.
We also learn that the citi-
zens of Nauyoo are about TO, or
have done so already, arrest a
person living in Nauyoo, who
is supposed TO be the identical
individual who fired the Tenn
ple.---IOWa Statesman.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
From lie Glasgow Weekly Times.
TABLE OF PROPERTIES

Belonging 10 The rater Of the While Sui
gAmr Springs IN Benton county, No,
~ih a fer remarks 70 the afflicted.
In the month of September, lS48, l Wis.
lted these springs; my only inducemenl
for doing so, was ior the purpose of grail
flying a curiosity 10 know their medicinal
properties. Therefore, l went prepared
TO make some chemical tests. ! remained
at the Springs about two weeks, and du-
ring that time, spent several days expert
m%enting upon the laws of chemical afIini-
ty, the production of which | give in the
table below:
PROPERTIES IN 1905 PARTS or WATER.
.Acids-Muri ic, O.4l, Carbonic, O.72;
Basis-Lime, 0.S4, Soda, Ola, Mag
n@esia, TAP, Sulphur, 5.8l, Ok. Of Iron,
5.53-R Remarks: Iodine, 0.5.
The result of my experiment shows
that the water Of the Springs is composed
Of the four classes, viz: Gszeous, Cha
y beate, Saline and Sulphurous, with a
temperature of 60 y. r.. The entire
properties having run into each other. pro-
duce a greater temperature than is found
in ordinary saline springs; as the water
pours from the earth, there is a lars Q
quantity Of Carbonic Acid Gas thrown off,
together with S~ulphuraied Hydrogen, and
1t is from the S%ulphurated hydrogen, con-
nected with the small quantity of Soda,
that the water becomes a valuable agent
IN Dyspepsia and HypochonGreasis. The
Chalybeate, in connection with the Sui
phurated hydrogen, and the smrll GUAM
tity Of Iodine, which is Sorbefarienl and
Tonic, is evident 10 me, that the water
would be admissible in Scroinla. There
fore, would say by the authority of nv
profession, TO all persons laboring under
chronic disease Of this character, and
those debilitated from the miasmatic dis
eases of This country, by a proper use Of
tins water, great advantage might be de-
rived and permanent cure Performed
The water being Gazeous, makes it pala-
table 10 drink, and the patient will be de-
lighted 10 sit by the pure and chrystal
fountain beholding the operations Of ma
lure as The Classes escape, keeping the
water in continual motion, and The more
they use it the greater the desire they
have for it. But how different is the case
when the same remedies That enter into
the component parts Of the water, arc adj
yised by the practitioner in the form of
drug? Although he may be- man of sci.
ence, in whom every confidence is placed
yet they will sicken at the very though
Of a drug, become weary in taking il Sc
long, abandon it entirely, and the valuable
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

The Nerf Speaker writer in The
last No. of the Review, publishedat Jack
son, speaks in exalted terms Of Col. Bal
lou, as the most suitable person for Speak
err of the next House of Representatives.
After assigning a variety Of strong rea-
sons why he should be elected TO that
post, he says that it is due to the South
western portion Of the State, that he should
be honored with that Office. We are Of
the opinion ourselves that it is beginning
to be time that the Southwest should be
privilegedto furnish a Speaker, as we be-
lieve that honor has heretofore been con-
fined, for a number of sessions at least,
exclusively 10 the counties of Charlton
and Howard: We are very certain that a
member better qualified for the station,
will be hard 10 find among those returned
to the next Legislature.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
Ta Yoluntesrsl-We learn lhat H.G

To VolunteerS!-We learn that H.G.
FAINT, Of Jefferson City, will be in this
city N Wednesday next, prepared with
all the necessary forms and instructions
from the War Department, for making out
claims against the Government for horses
and other property lost, captured or de-
Tstroyed in the'miltary service Of the U.
States. Those volunteers IN Benton coun-
ty, who have not made arrangements for
making out their claims, would do well &c
give Mr.. FAINT a call. We understand
that Lieut., RObt. d. Foster will be con
nectedw will Mr.. F. in making out claims
for the Volunteers of Benton county
Remember, Wednesday next is the day.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
WING
FOR PRESIDENT,
Gen ZACHARY OR.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
4. FFEE.NORE.

Electors for President and Tice President.
Isl Dist. L. ANDERSON of Marion
End "A. LEONARD, of Howard.
Sd "A. w. DONIPHAN, of Clay.
An j. C. RICHARDSON, Of Cooper
9th CHAS. N. HANDY, of Benton.
9Th ALVIN COOK, of C. Girardeau.
7th URIEL WRIGHT, of St. Louis.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
Candidates. Department.
STATE SENATOR,

We are authorized 10 announce SOL.
ONION j. LOWE, Esq, Of Petlis coul,-
~, as a candidate for State Senator for ,h.
counties of Saline, Peitis and Benton. to-
I'll the vacancy accustomed by the r~esigna-
ton of Gen. VIM. Shields.
CIRCUIT ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce WAfH
). MAYO. Esq, asa candidate for Circuit
Attorney for the 7th Judicial District, conn
posed of the counties of Benton, Hickory,
Dallas, Polk, Cedar, st. Clair and Henry.
We are authorized to announce MARK
L. MEANS, Esq, as a candidate for Cir
cult Attorney for the 18th Judicial district
omposed of the counties of Benton, HEX
CRY, Dallas, Polk. Cedar, st. Clair and
Henry. may27
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
The Debats states positively
that the Duke of Genoa had re-
fused the crown of Sicily.
A GOOD MEDICINE.

DIR. Bragg's Sugar Coated Pills have
been thoroughly tried, and long experience
has fully established their superior cfica-
cy over every other medicine ever offered
to the public for the radical cure of almost
every form of disease, and particularly of
those bilious affections so prevalent thro'
out our southern and western States. The
proof of this is found in the fact that those
who have once used these Pills have after
preferred them and continue to use themin
preference to any other kind of medicine
- returning regularly at the commence
ment Of each Sickly season for their supply
Of this valuable medicine-and urging
their friends TO do the Same.-Innumera-
bic cases Of chills and fever, obstinate and
long standing, have been so suddenly cur
red by Bragg's Pills that their effects have
almost rppeared miraculous. Let the pa
iient who doubts this try them, and he will
fine himself ~exually delighted and aston
ed.
For sale by RrHWn & Dunn, Warsaw.
See DR.. Bragg's advertisement in anoth-
err column.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

Late from Werico.---lt was
reported at Tabasco, on the goth
ult., that Gen Paroles was
marching on that place at the
head of six hundred men. He
was supposed to be within six
leagues of the city. Gen. Bru-
no was making preparations to
give him a warm reception.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

remedy finally becomes inert and useless.
| use these few remarks for the purpose
OF oenefitting the sick and the afflicted,
and direct them to that class, but should
the scientific skrptic receive them, l in
yite them 10 go and Test with their science
the properties of these springs, and there
become satisfied Of their value.
JAS. l.. DUNN.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
By Telegraph for the 81. Louis Union.
FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE
BRITANNICA.
New YonK, Oct. II.

NEW DIRK, wv. Z.
The steamer Britannia arrived to-day.
having left Liverpool on the Both ultimo,
and bringing seven days later a%yices from
Europe.
The Republicans at Baden, under st.
Reeve, have made a successful attempt at
an outbreak, and proclaimed a German Re-
public.
Sales.--future has been an engagement
between a numerous band Of insurgents
and the Queens troops, near La Baivs, in
Catalonia. The insurgents were routed,
and Cabrera fed into the adjoining French
Pro, inces. Real and Toledo were de-
clared 10 be in a stale Of siege.
FRAXcr.-Louis Napoleon has taken
his seat as a member Of the National As
senbly, and made a speech giving in bis
adhesion to The Republic. Raspail has al
so been admitted ns a member of that bo-
dy.
Eight Socialists baye been arrested In
Paris, charged with conspiring against the
life Of Cavaignac.
The excitement subsidized afl er the cleo
tons in Paris we're over, but great pre-
cautions were still taken to preserve the
public peace. The sentinels at the posts
were doubled, and the garrison always
ready for duty. The state Of tranquility
will probably continue until the great
question, of the election of two Presidents
of the Rehublic is settled. Then the cri-
sis will take place. 1t is said that the gov
eminent will propose the election Of the
first President by the National Assembly.
PRUssIA.-Berlin has been greatly ex-
cited by the appointment Of a new minis
try, supposed to be re~actlonary or con-
servative.
Gen. Wrangel, alarmed atthe apparent
determination of the ultra democrats, has
issued a proclamation designed to check
them. A serious conflict between the
troops and populace was feared, though
still every thing was tranquil.
An instruction has taken place al CO.
logne, in consequence Of the arrest Of
persons charged with revolutionary move
ments. The troops took possession Of the
main square, carried about thirty barri-
cades, and occupied the city gates. The
city was also declared in a state of siege,
upon refusing 10 re-establish The "Burgh-
er Guard" the barricades were removed
without any engagement, and order was
restored.
IRELAND.-There have beenno fur
Their Irish disturbances.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

E5-We have received the first and Sc
cOnd numbers of the Glasgow Weekly
Times and the Howard County Banner,
each being much improved both in size
and appearance. The first is Wing and
the latter Democratic. We hope they
may,bOth do "a smashing business" in She
way Of making The dimes-and each dc
all ir,can fairly and decenily for its party.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

The exports of domestics from Boston
during September, l84S, rachel 1919
packages, valued at $62, 1896. The a..
mount for nine months is 34,l83 packa-l
ges, valued at 81, 590,270, against 49,
Ol6 packages same time last year. The
export Of ice for the last nine months
reach 47,l8 tons, against IL ,l15 tona.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

Parental .Advice.-Whe Col. Fremont
was in California, he had some trouble
with Col. Mason, and a challenge was the
result, but the duel was prevented. Col.
Fremont is going out again on his own
hook, and his father-in-law, Col. Benton,
publicly advises him to insist on a fight
with Col. Mason, upon his arrival in that
country Columbia Matesman.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

1--WE have been authorized to an
nounce Col. MENTOR THOMPSON, of
Pettis county, as the Wing candidate for
State Senator Tor this Senatorial district,
to serve ont the unexpired term of Gen.
VIM. Shields resigned.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

a ReriUal in COAege----The
Southern Presbyterian says
there is a state of deep religious
feeling at this time among the
students of Oglethsope Uni
.versity, Georgia.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

Since the first appearance Of
the cholera in Egypt, twenty
thousand people had died of it.
At Smyrna, at the latest dates,
(Aug 29th, )the death were one
hundred per day.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

SIScuLAR.-Mr. Jones, living about
two miles from this place, has an apple
tree in full bloom, at the present time
Burlington Hqwk- eye. =
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

&GpA1aj. Gen. Gaines has removed lis
head quarters from New York TO BaltI-
more, by order of the President.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

E-There has been a great fire at PEN
s@acOla, destroying the principal portion Of
the town.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
ReOl. IL, Mind,

That the Presidential Election is held
on the FIRST TUESDAY. THE 7th
DAY OF NOVEMBER NEXT, and
that il lasts but for ONE DAY ONLY! y
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

Elections in PdriS.---The fol-
lowing are the names ofsthe
successful candidates
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

An arrival from Pernambuco brings ac-
counts to The 10Th ult. The province was
in an unsettled state. The Portuguese
were in fear of assassination, and there
was a cry throughout. the city Of "dealh
10 the foreigners"
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

Electors for President md Vice President.
] st Dist. c. WELBORN of Pike.
.2nd "A. MCKINNEY, of Randolph.
Sd e. B. EWING, of Ray.
4th g &C. d. HALL, of Lafayette.
9Th Z" B. F. MASSEY, of Lawrence.
9Th j. II. RELFE, of Washington.
Tia" -TRUSTEN POLK, ST. Louis.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

1899 BUSHELS WHEAT wantod,
1917 by J.ATKISSON.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
CITY or W.gR&.gW:

SATURDAY MORNING. OCT. IS.
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28
MORNING VISITOR.

a5- TrRMs-$2 PER ANNuM, CAsH.E
Saturday morning visitor., 1848-10-28

IRELAND.-There have been no fur
Their Irish disturbances.