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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22
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WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER % 1913.
TO THE PATRONS OF THE sprcr.roR

induced ny considerations Of health, and with
view to some moro active pursuit, I have dismissed
of the Printing Office and Establishment # tho
orAuNroN SPECTATOR" to LYrrELroN WAp-
DELL and Jos. A. WADDELL, Esqrs, by whom
Inc paper will be conducted in future An debts
due the office TO the 18th instant, arc n,v,be ,o
inc, and any who may DO in advance upon tbei,
subscriptions will be credited with tho omoun, nm
the books of the nsw firm
In quitting post which have SO long occupied
pleasantly 10 myself, and as have reason to he
hevc, Soceptably TO the numerous patrons Of the
estabiishmen,-it is gratifying to me to reflect that
do so under circumstances so entirely auspicions
IL Is under no lowering fW,uee-itis from no field
OF disaster that retire; but at the moment of vic
Tory and upon the signal triumph of those prnci
pies which have zealously labored for wears to
promote. The gentlemen into whose hands re-
sign my trust, moreover. are able and competent
men who may fully command the public confidence
vi the Senior Partner it is unnecessary for me to
sPeak--he Is known to the community and shares
largely It's esteem and regard and the Junior, al
'h"ugh less known, am sure possesses every re-
quiso of character and talent 10 render his connex-
ION with the press acceptable and advantageous.
thus retiring feel that do so in perfect good
faith towards all my friends, and certainly with no
disadvantage to the cause of Wing Principles.
lie severance of such n connexon, however. is
naturally painful and am only reoonciled to it by
conviction of lis necessity. The steady and lib
eFal support which has so long been extended TO
me- places me under obligations beyond my power
OF requl'al and leave with no truer regret. than
mat have not been able to do more TO serve SO
generous community.
Occasions there must be, in the life of an editor.
when he will be brought in conflict with the O.
Pnlons and interests of valued friends but these
differences, flater myself, in my own case, have
been heetlng and temporary; and there are few. if
any, with whom do not part in entire good will.
Tony brethren Of the editorial corps, from whom
nave received 50 many professional cour,esies dur
ing my connexion with the press, tender nv SIN
cere thanks, with my best wishes for their prosper
NY IN their arduous and responsible labors AMONG
Them are men of both political parties, to whom
should consider myself wanting in justice if fail
cd to make my acknowledgements
Nith these remarks, commit the s.SpEcrAropr
TO The guidance of its new propretors, earnestly
conmendno it to the PATRONAGE of its old friends,
and bidding them, one and all, an aflectionate
ADIEU. KENYON HARpER
November is, ls4s.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22
SALUTATORY.
November is, lS4S.

In presenting ourselves before the public as the
future conductors of this paper, we feel sensibIy
the responsibilities of new position Not the
least of these is the fact of succeedHr one who sr
twenty five years has so fully, ably and honorablv
discharged The duties we are assumng-ons who
without effort, has the confidence of all. and
whose retirement from the Editorial Chair is cal
culated, in the view Of those properly estimating
'he moral influence of the press, TO produce gloom
sufficient TO obscure brighter claims than ours
Inc influence OF the press is mighty power,
Tor good or for evil, not to be estimated by party
politics, party warfare. party Strategy and tao
tics, but by the value Of principle, truth. virtue
and IN assuming our new position we find ourselves
grasP'ng the lever of great moral engine, which
works upon and moves, 10 the extent of lis powers
the public mind.
AS an additional item of responsibility, we be-
come the organ of political party; and here, al
though we entertain morbid views, believing
that parties must exist under any government. so
long as liberty enough is left to permit men to think
for themselves and Of course differently; still the i'm
Piled trust OF such an undertaking brings along with
1t no small amount of care, while it demands much
prudence in The full sense of the term.
The considerations which alleviate the pressure
of this new and untred position, are to us truly
gratifying. Wings ourselves, and believing verify
the Wing party 10 be the conservative party of the
country, upon the success of whose efforts and the
diffusion OF whose principles, the welfare, if the
Liberties OF the country depend, it is pleasing to
know that we commence our labors as editors in
N or pitu oil, IL,
lgence, and stern adherence 10 principle both DO
lltical and moral We tender ourselves then, diff
fdently to be sure, as the organ of the Wing par
ty Of this region, while we ask their patronage in
carrying out their and our own political views.
Not holding the opinion that politics is one thing,
and morals another and different thing, we shall al
ways endeavor to place ourselves on the side Of
Justice, right and honor never meaning. when as.
Stunning to become the organ Of party to cease TO
be honest and conscientious men,
1t might have sufTiced TO saw. tina, M cbanoe
will take place in the politics Of the paper by pass
ing into our hands-that our best efforts will be
given to render it acceptable our PATRONS and that
it shall not decline from the dignity with which it
has heretofore been conducted
We close by rendering our congratulations to
the Wing party, upon the issue Of the recent Pres
idential elecIion-we congratulate the country, that
peace men, and honest men, and strong men will,
for four years from the 9TH of March next. ouide
the destinies Of this great nation. To an admins
tration such as we look for under Gen. TAYLOR,
we shall be proud to give cordial and firm sup
port. LYTTELTON WADDELI,
JOS. A. WADDELL.
November Is, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22
CONVICT EMIGRANTS.

We gave from an English Journal somo time
since an accoun, Of a scheme which had been there
philanihropcally entered into for chartably colon
izIng convicts upon our shores. A London letter,
of October II, 10 the New York Commercial, has
the following further reference TO the matter:
The London City Mission. Of which Lord
Ashley is patron and Rev. Mr. jackson an ac-
i've agent, recently made collection to deffay the
expenses of emigration of RETURNED convicts TO dis
'sns parts The qualifications necessary for this
peculiar charity were the length and frequency of
Their previous terms Of transportation. According
~ fourteen individuals were chosen as proper re-
cipienS OF The mission. Instead, however, Of being
sent out to Australia other Of the British colo.
mes they were sent out q Think in the packet
snip Victoria, the last voyage to New York Two
OF the men left wives and lamiIies behind them:
and, upon their application TO The parish for relief,
The matter became public. It has been conceded
ina, the reverend gentleman has 10 right 10 par,
ismies, leaving them burden ON the public; and -.
therefore, he has been obliged TO provide further
funds to send the said deserted wives after their
husbands, to find them if they can.
The excuse that the Rev. MIR. Jackson made
before tho court for selecting New York for the
emigration OF this class Of men was that, being un
known, they might become hereafter valuable mem
bers Of society
MI jackson has another batch ready believe
but am inclined to think that convict of seven
or fourteen years experience in Botany Bay is not,
likely 10 become very valuable citizen of the L.
States"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22
DEATH OF GEN. S. w. KEARNEY.

General Stephen w. Kearncy, the conqueror of
New Mexico and California. is now no more Ills
disease has had fatal terminaton as was feared.
and he died on "Wednesday, as is announced through
the telegraph from ST. Louis OF all the officers
IN the army, none has rendered more service 10 his
country. lie entered it in 1912, was at the ia
nous battle of Queenstown, and from the rank Of
Lieutenant, rose 10 that of Brigadier General
But the most remarkable service that he perform
ed, was that in New Mexico and California. the
former OF which, by The celebrity Of his movements
and the excellence of his plans, he entered and re-
ceved the complete submission of the inhabitants
without single battle; and the latter with the ma
val forces under Stockton, he conquered after sew
eral hard fought and successful battles His march
from Santa Fe to California was ono of the most
daring acts that heroism could undertake.. With
only few followers, between 20 and so. he had
several engagements with an enemy greatly supe
ror in force, through all of which he cut his wav
successfully, though severely wounded in one Of
the encounters. He was brave and chivalric Off
Ger, was prudent as heroic, and the army and his
country lose one of its most gallant spirits in his
death Congress, notwithstanding the opposition
made IN high quarter in the Senate, did an act of
justice when 1t confirmed his nomination TO his pre-
sent rank. Gen. Kearney was born in Newark.
New jersey, about the year 1898, and was thus in
his both year at the time of his DEATH
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22
THE TREASURES OF VIRGINIA

We have had the pleasure of conversng with a
worthy gentleman from Louisa, in relation to some
recent and extensive discoveries Of immense demo.
sites OF gold in that county. A late discovery on
,ie iand OF Mr. BoXley, conducted by Messrs. Raw
Inns and Fisher, is said to surpass the mines of
South America. The place is called "Ally Coo
per's," about two miles South West of the North
branch Of Pamunkey River. Mr. Rawlns. the
lucky finder washed in small pan in few hours,
mot eXceeding Seyen.O between = .nd 400 r~~-,
weights, ca cents TO the dwt.) Mr.. +. has dis
covered veryrich mine at finders, with the pros
pect of an extensive deposite or vein
The mine of MIR. II. b. Harris. wrought by Mr.
u w. Fisher, continues to yield richly, and a few
hands are collecting from 500 to $l75 per day
A few days since we large bar of gold, weigh
ing about 500 dwt., from the White Walnut Mine.
said TO be exceedingly rich. We trus, that with
the vastly improved process Of extracting the gold.
the good county Of Louisa may derive large bcne-
fits from the precious mineral diflused through hor
hitherto poor lands Eng
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

MILITARY STATIONS ON THE RIO GRANDE-
The present assignment of troops on the Rio Grande
frontier, by both republics, appears to be as follows
United States Military Stations.-The Browns
vile CTexas) Flag of the Goth ult. says: "The
following are for the present. to be the stations for
The United States forces, consisting of eight com
panles Of LIST infantry and two companies Of ar,le-
ry-two companies of infantry at Fort Brown,
headquarters one company Of artillery at Point Is
abel two companies Of infantry at Clay Davis's,
(Rio Grande City;) one company of light artillery
do; two companies of infantry at I.oredo, and two
companies Of infantry at Preside Rio Grande.
.Nerican Military !SiafionS.-The Matamoros
Ell Ben Pubco says General Don Anastas;o
BusIamonte has been appointed by the Mexican Co
vernment TO the command of the forces to be sta
toned along the frontier of the Rio del Nor,e line
A brigade of SIX hundred men, commanded by Gen.
Don Francisco Dlejia, is 10 garrison Maiamoros-
Another brigade of the same number of men, under
the command of Gen. Don Francisco Avalos, will
be stationed at Camargo. These two brigades will
form division under the denomination of .Devision
de Mejia.' Private letters received at Maiamoros
confirm the statement, ana announce the early ar
rival of Mcjia a; his post.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

ROYAL CARRIAGES AND CArTLE-The Edin-
burg Witness, in reference to the Queens visit to
Scotland, says:
The Royal horses and carriages selected for the
use OF Her Majesty and Prince Albert, on their
visit TO Balmoral, arrived in the harbor Of Aber-
deem on Monday afternoon"
hoyal horses! We have heard of Royal tigers
o'eh' Dut never, TIL now, of Royal horse. There
must also be royal road leading somewhere. he
cause 1t is said that there is none to Mathematics
but we can hardly fancy a carriage invested with
the attribute OF royalty. We should be seriously
puzzled hoy 20 address royal horse Ought we
TO say, Wo! your chesnut Majesty? or, NAV it
please your Royal Nagship to gee up? We should
WISH to observe all proper etiquette in talking to
royal blood hOrses.-Sdurdau Courier.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

GEN. TAYLOR SgETcHED BY JUICE STORY
In the Sd volume Of Judge Story's Commenta-
ries on the Constitution of the United States af
ter thorough analysis of the organization Of the
Executive Department, and the duties and powers
Of the President the learned author concludes with
the following words, in which he has unconscious
Iy sketched man known as ZACHARY TAYLOR:
Thus is closed the examination of the rio hts
powers, and duties of the Executive Department
Unless my judgment has been unduIy biased
think 1T will be impossible 10 hold from this part of
the Constitution tribute of profound respect, if
not OF the llvellest admiration. All that seems de
srabIe III ofde to crafty the hopes secure the re-
verence, and sustain the dignity Of the nation, is
that il should always be occupied by man of ele-
vailed talents, OF Tipe virtues, of incorrupible in
tegrliy, and OF tried patriotism one who shall for
get his own interests, and remember that he re-
presents not party, but the whole nation: one
whose fame may be rested with poste1ity. not up
on the false euog es Of favortes, but upon the solid
merit OF having preserved the glory and enhanced
the prosperity of the country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

"OEE OF THE RESULTS" says the New York
Journal Of Commerce, "secnrcly counted OF from
The election Of Gen. Taylor, is the strengthening in
all paris Of the country Of respectable men, class
which of late years has had but little influence in
the administration of public affairs. Every sound
observer Of such events must have witnessed in all
directions, tendency for many years past TO low
the standard of character required in filling Off
cial stations and corresponding demand for office
in quarters from which few years ago no such
pretensions proceeded. Indeed, so far in the de.
scending scale have we been lowered that if we
Judge from the composition Of many public bodies,
"A want of responsibility has been somewhat of
prerequisite for securing places in them"
This puts tie case pretty strongly but the gen
eral fact is not TO be denied. As far back as the
period of De Tocqueviile's visit to this country,
some ten years or more ago, the observation was
forced upon that intelligent scrutnZer of men and
principles that the best specimens Of intellectual
and moral worth in the United States were 10 be
found cut of official position.
Ii has been extremely difficult of late years for
Presidents placed in power by combinations of po-
liical leaders, cques, and factions, to withstand
the influences to which ihey owed their elevations
They have been obliged TO yield to the demands of
their high feudatoTies, and 10 distribute offices ac
cording To a standard Of merit and qualification not
known To the constitution or to the early DAYS of
the republic. No doubt in some cases the Presi-
dent had no particular desire to rise above the level
of those political calculations, which, founded upon
the more sordid elements Of human nature are sup
posed by some TO embrace the highest wisdom of
craftsmanship. Blu; even had the disposition exist
cd the ability would have been wanting
The position which Gen. Taylor will occupy. %
well as the sort Of popularity which he possesses,
may enable him to take ground on this subject
such other President for the last or 20 wears
has taken could take. Between an impractical
bic Utopia Of politics and system OF well consid,
cred moderation, soundiy and firmly planted. so
that the appreciation aud confidence of good citizens
throughout the country would gather around it and
hold Il it, there is the widest Of all possible differ
snces The distinction between wisdom and fJlly
Is not more marked.
The influence which the appointing power Of the
President may exercise for good is very great
When it is found TO select mon of real worth and
nbty, appointments will become truly honorable !;
and the cultivation Of high qualities being necesss-
~ TO the attainment Of official station the moral
force Of the Government in that particular will be
thrown on the side of virtue and intelligence. On
the other hand, the appointment Of brawler to of
fee, is direct encouragement TO brawnp and
she ranks Of the faCtous must continually increase
30 long selections from those ranks are made to
ill public stations.--BaH. american.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

ANOTHER ACT OF THE ARKANSAS TRAcvDy-
on Sunday last, we gave account (copied from
the Baiesville EagIe,) Of dreadful aflray which
(Ark. y in which three men were killed and sever,I
severely wounded. A man named Sinclair was
prominent actor in the dreadful tragedy, and killed
one Simeon Everett. We learn from the Bates
VILE Eagle, of the 24th ul, that Sinclair was kill
ed few days ago in Searcy county The Eagle
says: "a party were in pursuit of him, and came
on his horse tied in the woods. and not far off, in
lie Top OF 'ree' he was sleeping. They aroused
ehect, and producing death He is represented as
having been desperate man. and fond of violence
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

CAss AND THE OMEss.--Numbcr each letter of
inc alphabet in Its regular ORDER A. No. d, Is. No
2, c. No. 3, etc, and then amply the resnective
numbers which attach to each letter to those which
ePg,i inc name ZACHARY TAYLoR," and they
VIII sum up US, and in like manner tho letters
which f1rm the words "tciN be Prestient," will
also sum up l73. The above statement appeared
in the Bee of Thursday, and we now add. that on
me same plan. the letters which spell "LEwIs
CAss." make 10, and those which form the words
"tc'H be BEATEN" likewise make TO- The coin
cdence is curious, and the friends of Gen Cass will
mus see that even the alphabet has decided against
him.-.N o. Bulletin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

For CALrFoRNIA.-Tho steamship Edith, of
Department, Courtyard, master.
sailed from New York on the 9TH inst, bound for
san francisco, California. Passengers on board
capt; f.; Is Schaeifet. u. S. Army, j. Keller and
w. +. Humphreys, u. S. coast survey.
The New York Express says that the auxiliary
steamship Massachusetts is now at anchor off the
Island, receiving detachment, and will leave in a
few days for the same place. The ship Iowa, also
under Government orders. left on Wednesday for
california; and the Silvie de Grasse, formerly
Havre packet, will take the remainder Thus our
new possessions on the Pacific rapidly attract
ing nafdy intelligent and enterprising population
from the shores Of the Atantic-necessaIilv of n
military character at first it may be, but after.
wards mercantile and agricultural
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

Premium FARMs.-The Committee of The R,r.
iington County Agricultural Society, on the iiih
uiiimo, awarded the premium for the best farm IN
1ohn D TICK. lie has IOS acres. exclusive Of
one year, ending March 25. 1913 We presnm.
ms means clear profit, after paying all proper fam
lily expenses.
we know farmer in Whtemarsh township.
montgomery county, says the Germantown T'els-
graph, whose farm consist of about so acres, who
has ta'd bB. according to his statement, $1,000
lily expenses.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

CRIMINAL IRIALs.-The Superior Court, for
me trial OF criminal cases, holden by Judge Nicho-
las terminated yesterday, after session Of da vs.
and the session of the court arluous and ncass,nt
The convictions punishable by confinement in the
PenitentiaTy, We're rs follows:
Horse stealing, cases.
Stealing or abduction OF slaves, cases
Grand larceny, case
Unlawful staobing, punishable by confinemo,.
IN the common Jail, case
-, Correction Of an error in sentence Of prisoner in
the Pententiary, case. ="
efoRGERY.-indictment where Jury under act
OF Assembly found prisoner insane, and sen, 10 I,u
natc Hospital, 3 cases. N
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

=, The motie of electing the President and Vice.
stated in the Philadelphia Ledger. The electors
VINO were chosen on the 7th instant assemble in tba
capitals OF their respective States on the first We'd
nesday IN December. and vote for the candidates Of
tneir choice: Having recorded their vote, comics
OF II are made, and forwarded to Washington by
special messenger before the first "Wednesday in
January. The votes of all the States are nnenoJ
on the second "Wednesday of February in tue pre-
senee of both Houses Of Congress, and The persons
having majority of the whole number OF electors
are declared 70 be President and Vice President
elect.-Balt. american.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

Coon TooLs-In providing yourself with farm
ing implements, always endeavor 10 obtain the
best. II is bad policy to select poor OF imper-
feet instrument, simply because you can get it
cheap. Your fen cent pen knives and shilling ra-
zors are the dearest in the end every one will adj
nit, and the same remark applies, with equal cor
Tectness, TO cheap scythes, axes, shovels, spades,
plows, hoes, &c, &C.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

Small Beginning and Lorge Resudt-There is
gentleman yet living, in his e6th year, who ship
ped the first cotton from Charleston TO LIVERPOOL
three bags-whch he helped 10 pack by hand, and
with the seed. The consignees in Liverpool dis
ccoursged any further shipment, as they did not
know now 10 separate il from the seeds. This
same gentleman has in his possession a bedouilt in
good state Of preservation, made from this parcel
Of cotton by his revered mother. The seeds were
picked out by her fngers.--!St. Louis Rep.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

AN IMPORTANT lNvENTIoN-Thc Winchester
Republican has been shown the model Of furnace.
ttor which patent has been taken out y for the
purpose OF making malIeable iron from the ore. Il
seems to us TO be an invention of great Importance
70 IRON manufacturers, calculated to produce
in9 of $40 per ton over the present mode. It's the
invention OF Mr.. Lorenzo Seibert, of Shenandoah
county, an experienced manufacturer
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-22

DEATH OF GEN. JAMES TAyLoR.-The Gin
cInna'i papers announce the death of this gentle
man at Newport, Kentucky. He was so years of
age; ana lor the last year has been declining in
health, and for the last two months has been CON,
iIned to his room. Early in the morning of the
Presidential election day, he requested that the
Judges OF the election would receive his vote They
accordingly waited at his bedside. when he gave
'he rst vote recorded in Newport that day, for his
relative, Gen Zachary Taylor. Having thus pei
,ol'Ieu MS last public duty, he gradually sunk into
closed a day remarkable in political annals.