davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-10-06

to'"P' ea, upon me curve OF her arChed up. as IN
low. measured tones she said
Farewell John Woody. We part never to
meet again. Nay my fathers money. now that
shall not be here to spend it. make Won a rich.
err, a happier man. For the childs sake | re-
nonncc all title to it. In PHYS name, send her
away soon. DO not warp her nature by your
selfish maxims
Then laying her burning hand upon the fore
head OF the sleeping girl and lifting her eyes
upwards, she said
Hear me, oh heaven while I make sol.
emn vow by all that is dear and precious unto
woman. never, by word or deed, to disgrace nv
child. Help me 10 earn my bread in any honor
able calling, so that. in coming years, the men
ton OF my name will not make her ashamed
and il at any time it should interfere with her
happiness TO make myself known to her. help
me TO conceal the truth, that she may be hap
py.'
Ida left her home. never TO enter it arain !;
she left tn home that had sheltered her from
childhood; LEFT the Island that had been to
her Paradise, and sought to earn her living
IN one OF the populous cities of the United
States
Edith raised her head when she had finished
her story. My father is kind to me- said she,
but can never forget that he has deprived me
OF mothers love and confidence. | can never
forget that oppressive loneliness which felt
when was Child of five years old and awokc
one morning 10 have them tell me that my moth
er was gone away off. and never would come
back. Tbai feeling still haunts me. You 90
iotcs and to fool Lar Io,o no.,I;,,
ho,rt warming and roc.osh;,; ''u
bricLt. sunny ISLAND ,o ho ,r,i,ed aod at,a,d,J
upon, but | caHHOt call it hOme'
',Do Won know tba, vonr ,no,bor i Ii,,i,r ,. 7
asked "''"s
Il asked nv father this roorripr and hocood
Of him To LET me bnt snn bor hoiIra ro,nr'in,,
homo Ito rofsoJ mo aI,i,.L ~, ','',i -,
10 know wnare sbn v,,s. h,,, ho s,iJ sLo IaJ
chanoed her name
DO Won remember how she loolod7'
Il have iuv, a E,iu, ,ocollac,iou nr a r,co ,Lo,
always smiled nnon ,,,--yor n mir nf d,rl lns'
trious eyes. Cull of tenderness. I'm, If il mora
like a dream than y rnncn,br,nce / ,ovo ,r,,
flthcr. bu, how nnch mora .homIL ,oro lin !,
he would even let me soo,L with affection IF nv
earlies, friend Tha .orv,r,s hayo ,olJ n,a
much about hor. they all loynJ her an.l say ,''.,
il was nv fathers Cult she lar us sara ,'o,
,rhose fault i, was buf know ,h,, ,n,,IJ L-a,o
anv ,hinr, do nnv thinr f. f;nJ hor and o,yn her
for nv mn,hor Th,,, ,,on &C. Ii',at, -, - n l,.
las ,io In, u ~. ''..1'''.'f ~ VI.
i,soir Of i,s socro, '0'''''''''' ~ 'e''''e
r. ,hi, ,,o,,a,,, ~ ,,,..
aud Ci,r, WaI"a,,a u' was nise! "pc.ru
nnr,r '''' e''e'eu' a''ayeu 'oF tut
i,omo rir,s ,ho roo,, c,,;.,. WI.
ReI Lou, ein,, ,.l,,, 'e .''''e 'i , '!
Kiln that nv, l,. , h''uT
vor,, des;ronso ~ an ;,,.,J',a,i H.,
Of the nrizn comnns;t;nn %nn, ! a Wv, =,
him cxnross ,Ln ,,., in,oro', -, ~,
n. . Rroad and bni,or ,,issos: ~, Ia
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-10-06
M, G, RATHBUN g. CO.

MER Q II I I T IA L Q r 3,
No. pcck's Block.
NJ G. R.ruHuy & Co keep constantly on hand
IN extensive ana fail assortment Of Cloths for every
description of Clothing and prepared at all times
10 supply every article IN the line OF Gcntlcmens Fur
ushing Goods.
At G RATUBry e. +. WARD.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-10-06
j, g. j, n. Pc OK g. G o.

WHOLESALE DEALERS IL
PAINTS. OILS, GLASS;, MALES,
Drads, Foreign and American Iron, steel,
Zig Iron.
Coal Tar, BoitiRg CiotbS Ping and CdrCndish To-
b0rcO,
FLOUR, and EOrcign and western SALT.
Agents for the sale OF Fairbanks Scales, Adam
Smiths Burr Mill-SoncS Lorlllards Maccoboy and
D. Scotch Snuff, Smoking and
JonY H. PECK, -" '"''e 0'''
CAssUs p. PEcK,) Oa he Siu are, college $
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-10-06
AMOS c. SPE AR,
ADOthccary and Druggist,

HEALER IN PATENT AND THoMpsoNiAN
Medicines, Chemicals, Surgical and Deaal III.
S,!oI Waters Druugists Glass Ware Brushes,
Perumery, soaps, Dye-s,uiI, Camphene' Inks Black
ngs &c. &c. =,
Church street, Burlington, VT
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
CJIIOROFORM

This substance, which has lately been discover
cd by Professor Simpson, of Edinburgh, is made
as follows: -Four pounds of chloride of lime is add
ed TO twelve pounds of water and twelve fluid oun-
ces of rectified spirits and distilled as long as
dense liquid which sinks in the water that covers
ii over, is produced. Great care must be taken to
have this pre-, and the test is perfect insoubility
in water; ii mixes in water it is not pure and it
is apt TO be attended if So used, with troublesome
results. few drops Of it when placed in hand
EerchlcF before the mouth, cause almost instant
insensibly, acting far more rapidly than ether
II is inodorous and excies little or no coughing and
is said not to headache or sickness and those
unpleasant effects attending ether. Itmust be pro-
perly prepared and applied. Prof Simpsons dis
covery must be great benefit to medical science.
We are positive that it will perfectly cure whoop-
ing cough if it is properly applied.-Scientifc a.
mericdI.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
CONGRESS.
their yards.

On Monday, January 10, the Senate, after some
unimportant business had been disposed Of proceed
ed TO the consideration Of the special order, being
the bill TO raise, for limited time, an additional
military force. Mr.. Johnson, of Md, took the
floor, and from the reports Of his speech it is diff
cult to say which side Of the question he espoused
He argued, says the correspondent of the N. Y.
Herald ''lst, that the war was begun by Mexico,
and that she is therefore responsible ID, that the
war was begun by the President, and therefore he
is responsible" At the conclusion of MIR. John
sons remarks the Senate adjourned.
In the House, the Presidents message was ia
ken up in Committee Of the Whole. Mr. McCler-
nand, of Illinois, addressed the Committee at
Length. lie went into general defence Of the
measures Of Mr.. Polk, the war question and the
veto Of the harbor and river bill included. Mr..
Stanton, Of Tennessee, followed and took ground
against the doctrines laid down in the veto mes
sage by the President. He reviewed the argu-
ments Of the President and argued to show that
they were incorrect. He regretted the necessity
Of differing from the President-regretted it on sc
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
INFORMATION WANTED.

VALENTINE CALDWELL, member of
the Augusta Volunteer Company, under Capt.
Harper, received his discharge some time since,
In Mexico, and came to the United States. He
has not been heard from since his arrival in New
Orleans; and his wife, Sally Caldwell, is very de-
srous to know whether he is living or dead-as he
was in New Orleans at the time the yellow fever
was raging there. If this should meet his eye, or
that of any friend to distressed woman, she will
be under grateful obligations to that person, If he
will address note to Sally Caldwell, Staunton,
Va, informing her of her husband.
ESy- New Orleans papers, and editors gene
rally are requested to copy.
January 10 1S1S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19

The Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
American speaking of Mr.. Claytons speech in the
U. 5. Senate on Wednesday last, says that Gen.
Scott was vindicated from the recommendation of
the force now sought to be raised and an anecdote
was told of him as follows
Mr.. Clayton said that before General Scott went
TO Mexico, he remembered to have asked him if he
was not apprehensive of defeat in the mountain
passes OF that extraordinary country2 He smiled
and said that with 5000 American regulars he
could whip any army which Mexico could raise,
though it raned MeXicans for week
Mr.. Clayton said he could not exactly under
stand what the President meant by Indemnity for
the past and security for the future" but an inge
NOUS friend had told him that indemnity for the
past meant one-half Of Mexico and security for the
future the other half!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT

By and tcih The ddrice and consent Of the Senate
EDMUND CHRISTIAN, TO be Marshal of the T.
States for the Eastern district of Virginia. from and
after the 10th ofJanuary, instant, when his present
commission expired.
JAMES PoINTs, to be Marshal for the Western
district OF Virginia, from and after the 10th of Jan
uary' instant, when his present commission expir-
ed. r
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
sTAUNToN LYOEuH.

yE'I1E Constitution requires that the annual meet
a. ing Of the Lyceum shall be held next Saturday
for the purpose of electing officers, SC. No meet
ing has been held, and no attention given to the
interests Of the institution for several years. The
valuable books Of the library have become scattered
and injured 1t is vitality important that something
should be done without longer delay.
The members are notified to attend a meeting of
the Society at the Lecture room Of the Episcopal
Church next Saturday evening at g. o'clock.
NICHO. X. TROUT, Sec'ry.
Jan. 10
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19

A LARGE DtvIDEND.-On the 9TH inst the
President and directors Of the Bank of the Valley
in Virginia, at Winchester, declared serni-annual
dividend of per cent. on the capital stock, 80 per
cent Of which will be paid to the stockholders on
or after the 18th inst.-tbe remaining one fourth
per cent. being retained 10 pay the bonus to the
Commonwealth.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
-S9H AWN IN 90 Na-
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, IS
WING MEETING.

We hope our Wing friends will not forget the
meeting to be held on the Oath instant, but will
attend from all quarters OF the County in such mum
bers as to enable the meeting to speak with au-
thority the Wing sentiment of Augusta
The meeting will be called upon to consider
questions of great importance, and to select sui,a
BILE persons 10 make known their decision in the
Wing State Convention
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT CONVENTION In
RICHMOND ABANDONED.

We were very much surprised and disappointed
TO see from notice in the Richmond Wing of Fri
day last, that the idea of holding an Internal Inn
provement Convention in that city, on the Odd inst.
had been abandoned. The reason assigned seem
ed to us entirely unsatisfactory. II was ALLEGED
That so little interest had been manifested in regard
to 1t that 1t was deemed ineXpedient to hold it.
We were not aware that ii had attracted so lit
tie of the attention OF the public; on the contrary
we had thought 1t bid fair to be well attended, and
to embody large amount of talent and practical
sense. We had understood that the whole coun
try from Richmond to the Allegheny mountain had
been aroused TO action, and that large delegations
had been appointed. From the trans Allegheny
country we had heard no particular accounts, but
we took II for granted they would look to their in
terests and see that they properly represent
ed. Hanover, Louisa, Albemarle. Augusta. Rock
bridge, Botetourt, Bath, Allegheny, Greenbrer
and Monroe would have been represented, and
doubtless delegates from other counties would have
been there to make their wishes known. 1t was
then premature, to say the least OF it, to announce
almost two weeks in advance of the proposed meet
ing OF the Convention that ii had been abandoned
1t might have been known that it generally hap
pens that delegates are not usually apponted TO
such bodies until a week or ten DAYS before the
time appointed for 1t TO assemble. In the present
condition of the roads, and when the mails are so
liable TO interruption, it might readily have been
supposed that other delegates had been selected,
the news Of whose appointment had not been re-
ceved at Richmond
Our own opinion is that there would have been
more delegates in the Convention than the advo-
Gates OF certain pet schemes would have been will
ling to see there Nor should we be greatly sur
prlsed II the announcement in the Wing Of the Il
abandonment of the Convention, which does not
seem to have been made upon the authority of any
asSemblage OF the people of Richmond, nor under
me sanction and the names of any responsible ind
vlduas, should be disregarded, and the Conven-
ton be still held, notwithstanding the withdrawal
OF the countenance of some Of its former advocates
and supporters. We should like to know the
names OF the gentlemen who assumed upon them
selves the right to speak in behalf Of the commu-
NIFTY, and reversing the judgment of the people of
Richmond, to say that the Convention should be
abandoned When we know their names, the
public will then be able to Judge whether they
wished TO defeat it because there were too few del
egaies appointed, or because they were not likely
to be of the Fright stripe"!!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
Commmodorc DAVID CONNER,
Commanding Home Squadron"

sg- A meeting of the friends of the Stanton
and Scottsville Road will be held at the Court
house on next Monday, Immediately after the ses-
sion Of the Court. The Commissioners, and the
friends generally of this improvement are
solicited to attend MANY CITIZENS.
Democrat please COPY
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
SANTA ANNA'S PASS.

The following is true copy of the pass furnish
ed Santa Anna We take it from the Union of
Friday last :
"Prirate and confidential
u. S. Navy Department, May Is, 1916.
Commodore: If Santa Anna endeavors to enter
the Mexican ports, you will allow him to pass free
ly. Respectfully yours.
GEORGE BANCROFT.
Commodore DAVID Conner,
Commanding Home Squadron'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
FLARE UP AT WASHINGTON

We learn that quite scene took place at the
Fremont trial on the 7th inst
General Kearney called attention to the fact,
that, during his examination as a witness, Colonel
Benton sat opposite to him, frowning and making
grimaces, evidently with view to niimida,e
and confuse him. He called the attention Of the
Court TO the circumstances. not with view to ask
any protection for himself, but that the tribunal
might preserve the decorum due to It's own digni-
ty.
Col. Benton, in reply admitted that he had so
frowned upon the witness, who had o,m;led unde,
his glance and after the rising of the Court
whose decision we did not hear denounced Kear-
ney in the Court Yard as a perjured witness, (not
in his presence, however.)
1t is supposed the General will ''call cut" the
Senator, and give him an opportunity of looking
as ierocous as he pleaSes during the interchange o.
bullets.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
BOOKS,

WEBSTER'S Dictionary revised and enlarged
w by Chauncey A. Goodwich, Professor in
Yale College, with the addition of vocabulary Of
modern geographical names, with their pronuncia-
ton. Worcester's Dictionary, much enlarged and
improved. Chalmers Miscellanies.
-IIagerstown and Virginia AL
manacs for 1913, for sale by
ROBERT COWAN.
Jan 10 1S1S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19
JUST RECEIVE d,

BY LIVE WHGON,
I HID. P. r. Sugar,
| Sc n. o. ditto,
Sc Molasses, -
bbls. Tus'a Whiskey, prime,
Salt, Window Glass, SC, &C.,
And for sale at reduced prices. Call and see at
ISAAC PAUL g. CO.'S,
adjoining Valey Hotel.
Saunton, Jan. 10, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19

SUIcIDE.-Mrs. Elizabeth Shihett, aged some
65 or 10 years, wife of Mr. Harrison Shihett, Iv-
ing near Port Republic, in Rockingham county,
committed suicide by drowning herself on Saturday
night the lst instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19

DReADFUL DEATH-The Petersburg Tntelli.
gencer of the 9TH inst. says "We understand
that man by the name Of Murphy, met with a
horrible death on the Petersburg Railroad, near the
Depot. The unfortunate individual, we hear. in
attempting to get from the he was in, into an
other, while the train was in motion. fell between
the two, the wheels of which passed over his
head, mangng it dreadfully, and causing instant
death. No blame whatever, we learn is to be al
tached to the conductor of the train"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19

The A. n. JoHNsoy.-The loss of life on this
boat has been, we regret to announce, greatly IN
derestimated 1t now appears that instead of eigh-
ty lives being lost, in all, one hundred and four
teen persons wcre destroyed This is truly terrible,
and we hope that no efforts will be spared to trace
out the cause Of a calamity so horrible.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-19

AwFGL CALAMIrY.--A negro girl belonging TO
Mr.. A. L. Sloan, was dreadfully burned on yester-
day the 18th, inst Her mother left her in the
Kitchen during her temporary absence, and on her
return found her child in flames, her clothes hav-
ing caught fire.
There are no hopes Of recovery Leg. Gazette
LIEUT.. COL RArDoLPH.-This gallant officer
(as we learn from the Free Press) passed through
Charestown on the lth instant, on his way home.
in Warren county. His account Of the efficiency
OF the regiment is highly gratifying.-R. Rep.
The Winchester Virginian states that the dwell
ling House Of Mr.. a. J. Grubbs of Frederick co.
Va, was destroyed by fire on Friday night week.
The fire originating at o'clock at night the fam.
lily had considerable difficulty in making their e.
cape from the dwelling.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-28

n have no private purposes to accomplish, no party pro-
jeess to build up, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve
but my country. = = IHAvE NO coNcEALMENT. hold
DO opinion which ! would not readily proclaim to my as
ssn,bIcd countrymen, but crude impressions upon matters
Of policy, which may be rightto-day and wrong tomorrow,
are, perhaps, potthe best testo of fitness for office. one ,0ho
eornot be trusted without pledges cannot be confded in
nsrely on account of them. = : I am a Wing but not an
ultra WING. If elected, would not be the mere President
of a party. would endeavor to act independent Of party
domination. I should feel bound to administer the Gov
ernment. untrammeIed by party schemes: The veto
rower. The personal opinions of the individual whe may
happen to occupy the Executive chair ought not to control
he action ofCongrsss upon questions OF domestic policy;
mar ought his objections to be ~interposed where questions
Of constitutional power have been settled by the various
departments Of Government and acquiesced In ny the PEG
ME-. = = Upon the subiectof the tariff, the currency, the
Enforcement of our great highways, rivers, lakes and har-
borrs, the will of the people, as expressed through their rep,
.sssnt.tives in Congress, ought to be respected and carried
ostby the Executive. \ = ] sincerely rejoice at the pros
meet Of peace, My life has been devoted to arms, yet l
tonL mon war at all times and under all circumstances as a
nstiousl calamity, to be avoided if compatible with nation
sIhonor. = . Ishall engage in no schemes, no comhlna-
ssons. NO ptrieues.n-EItrdc:s from Gen. Tnytors Letter
to Capt. Allison.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-28
Who are the friends of Free Soil

The Cass party of the South charge the Wings
of the North with being the Free Soil party, when
exactly the reverse is the case. Our proofs are as
follows: In the Baltimore Convention that nomi-
mated Gen. Cass, the Barnburners or Free Soil
party, made then a first prominent demonstration
and by the vote of the Northern members, were
allowed to take their seats. Mr.. Wentworth of IL
linois, in the Baltimole Convention, SAID that the
Democrats of Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana. and
many other of The free States, were in favor of
Free Soil. Mr.. Van Buren,, Ex-Democratic Pre-.
sident, was nominated at Utica by a Democratic
Convention, as the candidate of the Free Soil par
ty he was nominated at Buffalo by a convention
composed of members from all the free States, his
name being brought forward by B. F. Butler, of
New York, the same acho nominated Mr. Polk for
the Presidency. The leading men of the Democra-
tic party at the North have declared themselves iii
favor of Free Soil. We mention the names of the
following as proof: Martin Van Buren,, of New
York; Dix, Dem. U. S. Senator of New York;
Ex-Democratic Governor Francis Thomas, of Ma~
ryIaud; Gov. Dodge, Dem. U. S. Senator from
Wisconsin; Francis P. Blair, of Maryland, late
editor of the Globe David Wihmot, Dem. men,
Der of Congress from Pennsylvania; Gov. Marcus
Morton, of Massachusetts, and a large number of
prominent Democrats throughout the Northern
States could be named if our space permitted.
John Van Buren, at a large meeting held in Phi~
l~adelphIa, stated that a distinguished Southern U.
s. Senator told him that the Democratic President
elected in 80 would be a Free Soil Imam, indicating
that within four years the present Cass party at the
North will unite openly on the Free Soil ticket
following extracts taken from the speech of the Hon.
A. Birdsell, Democratic member of Congress of
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-28
LAQUE MINE:
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER %, 1s4s.


Entertaining the desire to send our paper to our subscri'
hers at as early an hour as possible, and to accommodate all
Is far as lay in our power, we have determined, for the ben
ut Of our West Baton Rouge and Bayou Crosse Tete pa
irons, to tissue our paper on Wednesdays and Saturdays, so
that their papers will be received by the next days mails
Our paper will likewise be issued on Mondays and Thurs
days, for the benefit of our town and down-river snbscri-
bcrs, containing the election and other newsof moment by
tho mails Of those days, which same news will afterwards
appear in the Wednesdays and Saturdays editions. We
trust that this evident disposition on our part to spare nci-
ther trouble nor attention iu our efforts to make our paper
acceptable to our friends, will merit their continued appro-
baton and generous support.