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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

tHE CHoLERA-OFrrcTAL DEspATcu.-Ad-
wees nave been received by our Government from
the =. D Consulate at London, in regard to the
prevalence OF the cholera in Great Britain. Ac-
comPanyIng them are valuable documents and in
io'ii'anon rom the General Board Of Health in re-,
gard to the disease. These r,apers (s,vs tho Ionn
nal OF Commerce. Mr.. Buchanan will. no doubt.
soon make public.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

CO We would call the attention Of all copcern.
ed, to the 39sh Sec. Of the Chap. Of the now
Criminal Code relating to unlawful assembapes Of
slaves, free negroes and mulattoes We learn from
high authority that when a construction shall be
gwen to this section by the Courts of the courtrv
many gatherings heretofore deemed lawful. at anv
rate tolerated. will be adjudged contrary to the sec
ton referred to; such night meetings for relioi
GUS worship, even when conducted by white
preacher, gatherings at corn huskinps Sc. As,bo
PensInes are serious, we give timely warning.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

MIR. GAYS IEDIsPosInoN.-The Louisville
democrat makes mention ola report that Mr. Clay
ola not vote on the day Of the election. The fol-
lowing article from the Lexington Atlas, explains
lhe matter. 1t was certainly Mr.. Clay 3 wish and
intention, says the Louisville Journal, TO vote for
Gen. Taylor:
W. regret 10 learn that Mr.. Clay has been We
~ seriously indisposed for several days. so much
80, that he has not been able to come 10 town.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

HUDSON BAY CoMPANy-A te,,ar fro, t.,,
lngton says 1t has been reported that Mr.. Bucb.
anan has declined to resume the negotiations win
the agents of the Hudson Bay Company for the
purchase OF their actual possessory rights and the,
lar more extensive claims, in Oregon 1t would
apIear 'nat the British Government has n,erposed
win an injunction upon the officers of the comna
ny, restraining them from transferring to the Ind
states any OF The right secured to il by treaty
he principal of these is the right 10 the free nav-
CATION OF the Columbia. This looks as if the mi
'ish Government intended to assert some national
,,g.'s IN that territory 1t is moi at all unlikely
'hal serious troubles will grow out of The British
preensions in that quarter under the treaty ~
idea OF giving up the point Of exclusive naviga.
lion OF the Columbia, is no to be entertained
lhan proposition To open the Mississippi to the u
restricted commerce Of the world.n
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

HIGHLY Commemorative learn that al
ready, some six or seven young gentlemen, former
~ Students at the College, over which Dr. Junkin.
president elect OF Washington College,) presided,
nave arrived IN our village, in order IN prosecute
their studies under his instruction number Of
others are daily xpeclcJ-Lcxinston Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

MONASTERY IN AMERIcA.-One thousand
Two hundred and sixty acres of land havo been
bought in Kentucky for the Trappist Monastery
which is to be founded there About eighty ofthe
members OF the order are now on their way from
Nantes, and the community will be organized mex,
spring.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

!, Treasure TRovE--A person in England lste-
inm'naglng among his family documents, found
written on The back Of an old deed some words in
o,ca'lng That pot Of gold was buried in certain
pace 10 Tie garden. IT was at first regarded as a
hoax, but on digging up the spot an iron pot camo
10 light, containing Is 900 guineas, and a scrap of
psIchnent much decayed, on which was written.
Inc devil shall have it sooner than Cromwell, ~
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Many Of the above returns are unofficial and are
not to be entirely relied upon. Allowances must
also be made for errors in adding up. Five couu-
ties remain 10 be heard from, viz: Lee. jackson,
Braxton, Gilmer and Nicholas. We, of course,
concede the State 10 Cass, but his majority will be
small.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

We are glad to learn from the Boston Daily Nd
vortiser that letters were received from Nh BAN
CROFT, our Minister at London, announcing that
he bad effected with the British Government
settlement of the difficulties in relation TO the post
nges by the British and United States mail steam
eTS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

STILL ANOTHER New PATHY-The last new
medical treatment imported from Europe is called
isopahy The principle is to place upon The dis
eased part the similar organ taken from healthy
animal. IL the heart is diseased, the heart of a
sturdy bullock is applied as cure, bu, it requires
fresh heart daily.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22
We copy the following from the Buffalo Com

We copy the following from the Buffalo Com
mercial Advertiser:
MAKE WAY FOR ILLINoIs.-The following was
received by Speeds Western Telegraph line this
forenoon:
CHICAGO, Nov. l3-lOP. nj.
80 counties have been heard from Whiu gain
9S36-4O counties 10 be heard from. Taylor fhs
probably carried the State.
Iowa AND WIscoNSiS-'The editors of the Re
public received telcgraphic despatch ON Saturday
night, from Milwaukee, which states that the way
bill of the Western stage. jast in has the endorse
nient that Iowa has gone for Taylor
The same despatch states that Van Buren, had
rs many, 1t not more votes in Wisconsin than Cass.
This. If 80. gives the State to Gen. 1aylor.-.N
y. Erpress .Nop 49,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

tG- Commodore Benjamin Cooper has been APP
pointed to the command Of the African squadron,
and will sail in few days on board of the sloop Of
war Yorktown, for that station.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

In StanIy County, North Carolina. 73S vote
were poed at the late election Of which 724 werss
for Taylor and IA for Cass.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

Major WIN. II. Polk brother Of tho President
has challenged Mr.. Burton, Of Tennessee 10 fight
duel. The controversy between them grew out
Of the dispute Of Tx Governor Jones and Brown Of
that State, during the late canvass
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

EXPORTING ApPLBs-Mr. Asa Smith. Of 7 ,ock
port, Niagara county, goes ont in the Europa, and
lakes with him about 1000 barrels of choice APP
pies, Of some twenty five different varieties, select
ed from the orchards Of Niagara county, with spe-
cial reference 10 the foreign market.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

The following Table of Majori,ies, which has
been made up with all the care possible, will show
the vote in own State rs FAR as it has been ro
ceived, conNastod with that Of 1874:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

IHs JEWS IN FAvoR.-A letter from Warsaw,
"I October Z, states ihata nkase Of the Emperor
extension TO the rights whct, the Jews on;or .io
Poland 1t declares that in thirteen streets ybera
only three Jews have been hitherto admitted n
live as many as five reside for the fut,,ro Tbs,
all the ether streets Of the capital and in ali the
other towns Of Poland, where the Jews Were pre.
vented from residing, they may establish themselves
in any number they please that thew m.v avo'
purchase ground 10 build ON. provided that thew
erect on II houses Of stone. These liberties ara A..
corded TO suit such Jews as possess from 0,OOo
roubles (36O0Of) TO 5000 roubes according 10 Tho
street in which they wish to reside at Warsaw,
ana 'ooo roubes for all other towns. They must.
some other respectable calling.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22
AUGUSTA ELECTION.

The following is the vote Of the County. as cor
rected by the Commissioners, who me; ON Wedncs.
dsv Leaf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

EXTRAORDINARY CAsE.-There fen under nm,
y1o.en,hon' says the Kingston, Ulster CO., N. W
'uolnaI' The most singular case of disease we ever
ye' witnessed. The subject is man named Svn-
uv, ;go" % years, residing in the town of War
an attack of sickness, but recovered and ex,s ,,
appearance entirely healthy. About for,n;oht
alter his recovery lie was seized with drowsnsss
and for some time after, slept nearly wo.,rds -
the day This disease continued to increase. mt;
We would sleep two or three days without waking.
when we saw him no was continuing an unn,ar.
inp'ed sleep of five days. PIs pulse is regular
noush not very full, his respiration is easy and
natural and his skin moist and COOL If food or
uiihk be placed in his mouth he swallows il: And
ne walks when led by the hand and slightly sup
n, ,' On Thursday last he awoke from sleep
Vt TWO DAYS, spoke few words, struck lady V'l,,
was IN me room violently with chair, and almos.
,hH'ed'aey afterwards sunk into his present sum-
oer' lie is on his way to the New York Hospital
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

A GREAT Truth BEAUTIFULLY ExpREssEp.-
At recent dedication Of anew school-hous in
Boston, Mayor Quincy, after stating that 5000, 600
had just been expended by the city authorities in
the erection of school houses gave utterance to the
following noble thought:
eff but once in a century little being should be
sent into this world, of the delicate and beau
uiul structure, and we Were told that wonderful
principle pervaded every part of il. capable of un-
limited expansion and happiness of being
associated with angels, and becoming the friend Of
Hod OF II II should received wrong bias, growing
up In enmity against Him and mourning everlast-
ing misery, would any expense of education which
would contribute 10 save from such misery and ele
vale TO such happiness be toomuch? Bat, instead
OF one such little being, twenty-five thousand are
now trusted To the of the city fathers and
their education in this world will determine their flu,
ture destiny-of companonship with the angels,
OF whit he degraded, wreched enemies of God :"
The WONDERS OF THE TEIBGRAts.-We
yesterday gave returns received by Magnetic Tele-
graph from no less than eighteen States of the u
mon. They were sufficiently full TO settle the
question OF the Presidency in all human probabili-
~. ne achievement was truly extraordinary
NO less than three millions of freemen voted i'm diff
ferent parts of the Union, and many of them scat
tered thousands of miles asurder And VET by
means OF The Telegraph information was received
In Philadelphia from eighteen Of the thirty States
Information OF character sufficiently compre-
hensive 10 enable us al mdnigh, ON the day of cleo
ton to form pretty definite opinion as to the re-
suit. This we believe to be uneXampled in the
history of the world. 1t at once illustrates the pro
pre'y OF general vote on the same day, and the
utility OF the great discovery Of modern SCIENCE
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25
LATEST FROM MEXICO.

Congress NSsthlpIcu-hh american
AUGUSTA, Friday. May Is.
The Special Overland Express Tor the .Ne,o
YORK. Tribune has been received, with advices
from New Orleans to the 18th inst.
The steamship Propeller, Capt Stanton, had
arrived with TamPico papers TO the 9TH inst.
Lieut.. Jcnks Bowman, of the 9TH Infantry
Regiment, died at 1umpico on the 9th instant Of
yellow fever, which is said to be quite prevalent
1t was rumored that quorum of Congress had
got together at Queretaro; but wcll-informed
Mexicans consider the report unfoundcd.
The steamship Telegraph was to leave B,azos
Santiago on the 10Th.
An American named Towers was murdered
near Matamoras recently by Mexican servants
whose object was robbery, and who escaped with
their booty.
Gen. CusHING.-The Peace 1redfy.--We had
the honor of passing call from Gen. Gushing
last evening, who informed us that he intended
posting on forthwith to the North. Gen. c. is
in possession of the most perfect health, and
seems to have well wlhstood his residence in
Mexico. We learn from the General that there
is little doubt of the ratification Of the Peace
Treaty by the Mexican Congress. If quorum
does not soon convene at Queretaro, the Gov
eminent will have the Treaty passed through
the forms icithout quorum-that is, If the A
nerican Commissioners will accept of i! in tina
way.-.M 0. Crescent, 9Th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25
News Of the AueeIs.
Ohio---ouasi Revolution.

A Loco.Foco State Convention, TO consider
the recent Appor,ionnent Act of that State, and
10 originate popular action therenpon, was held
in Columbus on the 10th and 18th inst Most
Of the Counties were represented, but some OF
them sparsely. There was Of course liberal
allowance OF abuse of the Wing party generally,
and especially of the Wing majority OF the last
Ohio Legislature, for dividing The County Of
Hamilton tbeing the only county entitled 10 more
than one Senator) in the New Apportlonment-
also for permitting said Apportlonment to be
certified by the Speaker OF the Senate in the alb
scnce OF legal quorum The Convention H.
nally resolved:
Il. That there is now no law in existence by
which the Legislature Of Ohio cln form and or
ganizc after the ID Tuesday in October next.
2. That The evils likely TO be entailed by the
action of the Wing majority of the late Lcgis.
latnre may be avoided, If the Executive of the
State will call a meeting of the Legislature for
the purpose of Bringing about such organization,
and that az peace loving citizens Of the State,
we respectfully call upon him to discharge that
duty g. If the Governor does not comply, ii
will be necessary for the Democrats TO appear at
the polls, in their strength under the Wing APP
portonment, with view to Interior measures
Tor the preservation of their rights 10 wit, first
refusing to serve on the part OF the members G.
lect, and second by taking the course to form a
new Constitution. q. II The Governor neglect
or refuse TO convene the Legislature, a State
Convention is to convene on the first Monday Of
December next, to devise measures to secure the
action of the people for the formation of new
Constitution. 5. Provides for a Committee o
Public Safely OF 81 Members, to confer upon
the public good 6. Endorses The runaway Sen
ators."
If there should be any serious attempt to carry
these resolutions luto effect, Ohio will be the
theatre of violent convulslon, as Maryland ant
Rhode fslnnd haVu hitherto been. -Iribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25
Dfatl)s.

In the City of Mcxco March i7th, Mr. Elijah Partridge,
formerly of Glover. 40
In Troy, May 10th, Miss Caroline w Kendall aged l6
In Wisconsin, e9,h of March. of Con.umpon Lydia Bra
n wife of Eno' Bramn uud daughter OF Col Cyrus John
son of Berlin, nsed 40.
In Calais on tho 18th inst. Mrs Caolino A. wife of Mr.
Jonas Hail. Jr and eldest tighter of Pliny Curss, Esq
formerly OF this town, living Ia the state oil ONO, aged
IL ST. Johnsbury May s,h, Mr. John Burbank, aged TO-
In Barnett May 10, of Inflammation Of the bowels, Mr.
John Adams.
In irasbursh MAY sth clara Adelnc infant daughter of
Mr.. II. S. Wiley, aged II months.
In Berlin, tho 18th instant, Mrs Caharine Pierce, aged
CO. wife DR.. Pierce, fOtmery widow of MIR. Asa lianDg
ton of MIdesex, Printers in Maine and Ohio request
ed, &c.
In Boston, l4th instant, Mr.. Sherborn DEARBORN formerly
Of Bedford N. H. aged ~ year, and ten months
Victory MAY 3D. Mrs. Eunce, wife oil jeremiah lngrn
ham, Esq, aged 40 years 49,
AT CaR1rgeport, 1914 inst. Mrs Lucia Rhodes, aged 81
formerly Of Barnard, VI.
In Bristol, April 18Th, Mr.. George II sumner. aged II
years The subject Of this brief notice was long and severe
~ afflicted Something than year and half prior
his death, his horse took fright aud he was thrown nom
his wagon with great violence, producing terious de-
rangemont Of the spine, which ultimately resulted IN paIa
sis of the lower extremtos. Mr. Sumner was born in
Thetrd in this State, 10 ILL., where he continued to re-
side until the Revolutionary struggle when he emgraied to
the Northern Prov inces de returned IN lIg2, in
company with his twin brother Henry Sumner, with whom
lived the closest bonds Of pnteInal Intimacy even
from infancy, and what is remarkable, these brothers
were separated during thor long and cSentiu lie,
un death severed the gment which had bound them so
long aud closet, together The unemitted care the untir.
ing vigilance exhibited by the surviving brother towards the
deceased in his long and wearsome passage TO the tomb
tells painfully Il at common bond Is SEVERED no slug
gish of ntetna affection dried up forever The de-
ceascd regarded by those who knew him best, US
Industrious obligng md peiceable citizen. Prompt Ia
relieve the needy and distressed prnctua to fulfill all his
engagements and in all his various business transactions
upgh and through all the chequered scenes OIL us eentu
le strictly maintaining the character Of an honest
man
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25

proceeded to the British consulate and tore down
tho arnorial insignia of England, and the depart
ure Of the consul was the immediate result The
city was in state of anarchy, and the people in
general and deep distress.
The accounts from Milan are also contradic-
tory, and unlavorable for the cause Of the Pro-
visonal Government, who are, is is thought, en-
deavoring to bring about an amlcable arrange
ment with the cabinet at Vienna
ITALY.
NAPLEs.-War has been declared by the King
against Sicily, in consequence of a decree OF the
Parliament at Palermo, which declares l. Fer
dinand Bourbon and his dynasty are forever fal.
len from the throne Of Sicily. 2. Sicily shall
govern herself constitutionalIy, and cal to The
throne an Italian Prince, as soon as she shall
have reformed her sidiuto.
EGYPT.
Mehemet Ali having fallen into second chlld
ishness and mere oblivion, lbrahim Pasha has
assumed the direction of the government.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25
Boston Market, May 81.
Glnrriaoes.

In Danvile, May 18th, BY Rev. David Perry, Mr. Edwin
r. Fisher of Cabot, TO Miss Mary l.. Collins Of Dnye al
By Rev j. G. Dow, Mr.. lillian omers OF Hardwiek, TO
Miss Louisa Webster of ".
In Cabor, May 4th, by VIM. Waldo Esq Mr.. VIM Lewis
of Cabot Ia Miss jane Weston, OF reacham.
In Glover, 18th inst, by s. w Squire, Mr. silas Rouudy
of Barton and Miss Margaret Darling Of Glover
In burlington, 18th instant, Mr. Francis f. Judd OF Man
sonve, g E 10 Miss Adelne Thompson, only daughter
of Rev T. Thompson, of u.
At Temple, Me Adam Mott and Aunt futile, Of freeman,
Their entire weight is said he $50 pounlsthe gentleman
weighing $40 aud the lady 2i0 lbs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25

o. Senator Phelps arrived in town last week
to remain few days. The active and eff
cient labors of Judge Phelps during the present
session are highly gratifying to his constituents,
and have elected much commentator every
where .Middiebu,y GALAXY.
Judge Phelps has certainly done credit to his
conceded and distinguished ability by his course
in the Senute during the present session. His
speeches on the financial aspects of the War
with Mexico, particularly, are eminently worthy
the wide commentator that has been bestowed
upon them.-Fiee Press.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25
PosrAL NEeoTIArross.-The Washington

Postal NEGoTIATIoNs.-The Washington
Correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, says:
"The son of MIR. Cunard, the proprietor of
the line of steamers bearing that name, and Mr..
Merritt, OF the Canadian Parliament, are now
here in an unofficial capacity TO be sure, but Of.
fcialy engaged 10 bringing Canada and the U
nited States somewhat nearer together. They
wish for postal arrangement between Canadt
and the States, and a more liberal exchange o.
produce. We are glad that those gentlemen
have come to Washington, though it is not here
but in England that the difficulties lie, which
have TO be removed before the consummalion o
their wishes"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25

~ Yesterday morning everybody in Louis
vile thought it was showing. The whole at
moephere Of the city seemed densely filled with
snow-fiakes. These turned out to be gnats or
flies little black-boded insects with white wings,
which soon settled by millions, billions, trilions,
quadrillions and qulnliliohs, upon all the houses
and upon the whole surface Of the ground. A
portion of our citizens seemed consider ably a.
larned, some thought ii an omen of the cholera,
and Others seemed to regard il as portent Of
triumph of Loco. Focojsm in Novembcr-Lo
ispiHe Journal, I'm.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25
tftorIicts.
brighton Market, May Is.

fReporod for the Boston Daily Advertiser
Al Market $50 Beef Cattle IS pairs Working Oxen, 40
Cows and Calves, 345 Sheep and 1875 Swine.
PRirts-Boof Cattc,--We quote Il fow oxtfu 81, frat
quality so, 675, third 8 25 a SD $50
Working Oxon.-Sales dull-SG2, 20, IS and Sis.
Cows aud Calves Sales at $40, "a, 49, 81 aud 80.
shoep-Los OF 25, sheared, $50 275 and 50. Sheep
and Lambs 90 aud $3.50.
swnc--I,o,s TO poddo l4a4 ?, and La i2c for
Burrows large hogs, batrows 4. At retail IRON 2 to &C.
MoNpAY. Nay %.
At Market 800 Beef Cattle and 1900 Swine.
Prces-Beef CnttloA few extra 81 fist quality O,2o
$50 2d quality so SO
swne--At wholesale, 4 10 5 l-oc; fat hogs, 4 Ia
Boston Market, May 81.
Flour.-Thcre is u moderate demand Genesee, common
brands Mt 81 9. Corn Sales Of yellow fiat at DC
white Ole Northern Oats See, Southern a. 45c. Rye
ste per bush. cash.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25
Safest Nous.

~ The Locofoco National Convention met
at Baltimore on Monday, 2 p. M, and organized
by the appointment of President Andrew Ste
venson of va.) and Vice President for each
state.
GEN. ScorT has reached home.
CoNGREss. The bill to buy the Madison pa
pers was passed in the House on Saturday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25

Benjamin Whtne, of Lynn cured Of indigestion ana dys
ne psia by using two bottles Of the above. = .,., =,
asJ~Romember and always buy them Of +. BROWN, es
recton which accompanies the bottle
For sale by 5. p. REDFlELD and s X. COLLINS, and
dealers In medicine generally.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-05-25
Ex,rnc, of a letter hOm DR.. Williams Of VI

Geniemen-l will thank to send two dozen moro
of your SaIsapanlla and Tomato Btios. have used il
with great In four of dyspepsia cung each
Of them in almost Incredible of time likewise one
Of scrOuous humor aud one of aundco. consider il
valuable compound, and must say have used II with
happi0s effects. Should like TO have II as
lent One of the Of dyspepsia was gentleman who
had suffered long time and had been to the apngs for
seasons.
A. Boydan, Esq Of Cumbdge cured of the dyspepsia Of
yoarS standing, after trying hundred remedies, without
tho least effect,