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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25
Nj IS c ID l. l. A N Y.
STRANGERS IN STAUNTON.

Ii Is sometimes Of advantage to people TO hear
what is said Of them.-Ne find in the Richmond
Times and Compiler letter from correspondent
of that paper, dated "Staunton, October A ;" from
which we make the following extracts After
speaking of the Internal Improvement Convention,
and the District Court of the United States then in
session, the writer says:
All praise is due TO DR.. Strbling for the admira-
BILE management displayed by him in the supervi-
sion and direction of the Insane ASYLUM for the
West. | visited the buildings yesterday and was
delighted with every thing saw, with the eXcep.
ton of the painful realization that the "noble and
most sovereign reason" Of so many of its inmates
were "lke sweet bells tangled out uf tune, and
harsh"
Whilst at the Asylum had the qualification of
seeing one of the most remarkable pieces OK me-
chaniSm, which has ever been looked upon. II is
complete writing desk, or rather an csclrtloire,
perfect in all its parts and appointments, and yet
carved in the most elaborate style of Gothic archi-
lecture, out OF black walnut and maple, and orna-
mented with small sialactltes from the mountains
near by. The whole is designed to represent a
magnificent altar piece, and astonishing to say, was
executed by gentleman from Richmond, now at
the Asylum, with his penknJe alone. 1t is worth
a trip to Stanton TO see.
paid visit to-day 10 the Institution for the
Dt'i anu D"'ho anu t)ItHu, dUu Iedlly i was SO
much pleased with the attention Of Maj Fskridpe,
the worthy steward of the Institution, the polite
ness of the superintendent of the different Depart
mcnts, and their readiness 10 Impart any informa-
ton which may be desired by the vsiter, the music
Of the band of the Institutions and that of the guitar
and piano, by the scholars, which was accompanied
| by singing, in which both male and female voices
joined, that, like the Indian in Broadway, for the
first time experienced more surprise than was
able to suppress. When entered the paTlor, found
a young girl, with sweet and intellectual face,
seated at the piano. Upon taking my seat very
nolSeessy, she turned her head slightly around
/ but found my salutation passed unrecognized.-
Poor creature, she was blind. In few moments
she went Of playing and singing blithesome as
! you please, ''On thy fair bosom silver lake." just
! as II sbo could look out Of the window like ! was
doing and see how bright the was shining.
and behold the gorgeous, the dying foliage, which
was enjoying on the "Betsey BelP' mountain a
cross the valley OF as if this world 10 her, as far
lis bright sights arc concerned was not one pain
ful, dull, unchangng blank. 1t was pleasing,
painful sight. The legislator whe could refuse al
any time, TO vote an appropriation 10 this institu-
ton is creature whom it were gross violence to
call man.
! Talking about the "Betsey Bell' mountain. TO
minds me that there is very touching Indian le
geud connected with IL but as | don't happen &
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25
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POE Y.
POETRY. BUT NOT FICTION.

Inc annexed poetical version of the grounds up
on which General Taylor is pledged to sustain
the people OF these United States, as President
which we copy from the Steuben Courer-s from
the pen of a veteran of l776, man who fought
for the liberties of his country Gin the tune that
tried mems souls, y and who now, in his eighty
sixth year. is ,cr;ig for his country, as earnestly
as before he fought for it.
This veteran Wing, now so Jealous for Taylor.
was Of party which on the I'd of October.
l779, surprised portion of the Queens Rangers,
commanded by Lieut.. Col. Simcoe, in which this
officer was wounded and taken prisoner.
Our Wing poet, then only boy of l6 years old
was the first to rush upon and disarm Smcoe,
whose sword he retained as trophy until it was
demand by the Governor.
1t quite natural that such Wing should now
be the ardent friend Taylor. He.e is the poetry
GEN. TAYLoR's POSITION,
A, Candidate for the Presidential Cbar--extracted
from his published letters and private
to his friends.
say ''Party Pledges"
Are mere ent'rng wedges,
10 open passage 10 power
The man who will take them,
viii readily break them,
Fora still larger Bribe-n an hour!
Pve no private ends
To crafty friends
No foes that wish to chastise
Pll draw every rule
From the Washington school,
With the aid of the Good and the Wise
Wing shall be,
But from 'Party'' free,
(Which oft has disgraced that high station y
I'll seek for what's best
For North, South and West,
And act for the good Of the Nation.
If Congress shall draw
A well defined Law
never will lightly reject it!
The National voice,
BY the men of their choice,
Shall always, by me, be respected.
1t ne'er shall be said
That my Veto outweigh'd
Three fiiths of a wise legislation!
I'll always be found
On my own proper ground
That is-,he Executive station.
Though bred up to Arms,
Amidst wars alarms
wish that all wars might cease;
If Congress declare it,
I'll fearlessly share it
And fight till conquer a Peace
These are my positions
And if these conditions
Shall meet with your appreciation,
Pm al your command,
And with heart and hand
Will faithfully serve "The ,chole Nation"
ZACHARY TAYLOR.
Army OF Observation, Aug, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

The BiRDs LEARNT TO SINa Ir.-A few weeks
since, one of the Mississippi steamers, having ON
board detachment of L. States troops. stopped at
small town the Indiana shore, to bury dead sol
der. The fine band of the second Infantry played
the solemn march Of the dead, as the body was
borne TO its last resting place. and quite crowd Git
was Sunday cams round TO witness the ceremo-
mics, 10 many there new. AS the escort passed
slowly along, large, slalwart soldier observed
sitting upon piece of hewn timber, his face brown
cd by the hot of the terra caente, perfectly
devoid of expression, and his chin resting upon his
hands. He seemed to be in deep thought, When
one of the villagers approached and said to him,
- 'spose you've heard that tune play'd before ?"
The soldier raised his eyes TO the intruder, and
looking sadly, yet sterny, in his face. answered.
"Ies, SIR, till the birds learnt to siag IT,"
The inquirer walked away, and left the soldier
to his -everie5.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25
RICHARD SEWELL,
NO. 3l5 BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE,

NO. 3l5 BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE,
WOULD respectfully call the attention of the
w Merchants of Stanton and the surrounding
country to his large and desirable Stock of
DIZZY GOODS
embracing all articles usually kept in extensive
wholesale establishment, as follows:
325 pieces assorted French, English s. American
Cloths.
$50 assorted Beavers s. other cloth for over
coating.
$50 sc assorted English, French s American
Cassimeres.
400 ." assorted Sattinetts.
splendid assortment of Vestings at prices to
suit all customers.
500 pieces Plain * Fancy Alpacas.
Is cases Brlliantine and other rich dress goods
80 English, French s American prints.
35 bales White, Scarlet, Green s, Yellow Elan
nels
20 Blankets, assorted
$500 Shawls, some rich and splendid.
A complete assortment of Cambrics, Jacine:s,
Swiss and other white goods, with large stock of
Bleached and Brown Muslins at Factory prices.
Deeming ii unnecessary TO further particularise,
/ respectfully ask examination of my stock and
pledge myself to show as desirable an assortment
as any house in this city elsewhere, and sell up
on favorable terms.
Baltimore, Sept. 20, 1913
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

Tho Sierra Madre expedition, alias "Bnl1alo
Hunt" has been broken up. The causes are, un-
doubtedly, LIST, that it has been checked by our
Government; I'd, disconntenanced By the people Of
the Northern PROVINCES of Mexico, who were sup
posed to be favorable to the scheme 3d. strong de
fensive Preparations making by the Mexican Go
vernment; and 9TH, lack of funds to equip and
maintain the expedition. Two hundred men sent
out TO engage in this big job of robbery and murder.
have been disbanded and are returning TO New Or
leans.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

A man named Patrick Coonan, assistant bar.
keeper at Wizards Hotel, Washington City, had
been troubled with chills, and requested DR. Thorn
as TO give him something to check them. The
Doctor gave him prescription TO obtain from the
Apothecary-bu', lannentable To relate, instead Of
writing qtinne, as he intended, he wrote morphine
Mr.. Coonan took the fifteen grains ordered and
the poor man was found to be corpse tho next
morning. The quantity Of morphine was enough
to kill dozen men.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25
JUST RECEIVED,

OlO BOXES Manufactured Tobacco, embra-
CIV cling every variety Of quality and price,
put up in h., h., h., To-, lbs. and IL lbs
lamp. =
10000 Superior imported Segars, various brands,
and of quality not to be surpassed.
10000 Fine Spanish Segars.
10000 Havana do.
$4,000 Principe do (part fine quality)
$4,000 Lord Byron, Zine Havana.)
5000 Pellon Segars. a.
10000 Trabucos do.
5000 Minerva do l.e.s.s
5000 Gen. Taylor do.
5000 Large Plantation do
$1,000 Small do do.
$4,000 Fine Regalia do.
$4,000" Hail Spanish do.
10000 Common do.
PAPER.
$50 Reams Wrapping Paper.
20 do Ruled and Plain Cap Paper.
SO do assorted Letter Paper.
80 do Patent envelop do.
a Cases Nj. s. N. Ink.
Bales Cotton Wrapping Irvine.
Doz. fine Tobacco Knives.
Cases Scarfallat Smoking Tobacco.
ALSO
China Pipes, Segar Gases, Snuff Boxes, Rap
pee, Macabau and Scotch Snuffs, New York fine
Gut Tobacco, 1000 Reeds for Pipe Stems, l Dbl.
Pipe Heads, 10 bbls fine Smoking Tobacco.
The advertisers would call the attention of Mer-
chants and Dealers to their large stock, feeling
hdent they can sell them good bargains they
can purchase elsewhere.
C. T. COCHRAN s co.
Staunton, April 10, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

Ice House ABOVE GRoUND.-Last winter Mr..
j. Milton Baker, of this place. constructed an les
house of plank and scantling--a double casing fill
ed with tan bark, raised foot above ground 10 al
low the water 10 escape and free circulation of air
10 pass around it, The ice kept till the 4th Sep
tember and Mr.. b. scId enough Of it 10 paw the ex-
pense Of building and filing the house.--Wmehes
ter Virg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

New ARTICLE FEyPoRr.-Betwepn three and
four thousand pounds of cheese, some of the cases
weighing near eighty pounds, were forwarded by
Bosley < Co., for the Baltimore market. few
days ago. 1t WAC made in Fauquier county, on tho
dairy farm of our townsman, John Amber, ESQ.,
VIA Diyy
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

A new attschmentfO for the Piano. has recently been
lnventedby Boardman and Grey. Of Albany, which,
is said in exquisite soness 10 excel the EoIan At
tachment invented by Coleman. 1t is styied the
Dolce Compana, and sounds not unlike the rich music
of the ''belIs" Of the Swiss ringers lately among
us. These inventions show thai Brother Jonathan
has some taste and genius beyond jack knives and
saw mills
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

oo-We find the following highly complimentary
notice OF our Town, in the Winchester Republi-
can: edited by j. S. GALLAHER, esq.
a recent visit to Stanton has renewed our a
greeable impressions OF that place, both in refer
ence to its improvements and the liberal character
OF Its citizens. The natural scenery surrounding
the town is beautiful and in all respects attractive
The numerous hills, with Betsey Bell towering
above them all, and the rich valleys between af
ford pleasant prospect for the lover of bold outline
and varied perspective. Every thing that strikes
The vision, is calculated 10 impress the mind agree
ably.
The public buildings-,he Lunatic Hospital. the
Asylum for The Deaf and Dumb, and the Blind
the fine edifces for Education, the Male and Fe-
male Semlnaries-al exhibit taste and public spir-
It, and afford the busy citizens something be just
ly proud of, when strangers visit them.
The capacious Virginia Hotel, lately erected and
admirably kept by MesSrs. CARRIER and Hartman
and two other excellent public houses, afford to
travellers the most desirable accommodations, and
every one may emphatically ''take his ease in his
inn," for he may feel that he is really at home
The neatness of the Court House and the square
In front, with its green plat and thrifty trees, might
serve as sample for places of lOftier pretenson-
Even the JAN is not unaitractive. A,poor fellow
shattered with the "storms of Fate" but free from
guilt, might repose there in quiet, so little is there
OF the horrible about it 10 bring up gloomy associa
tons. But, viewing it as mere piece of neat ar.
chlecture, 1t does credit 10 the artist and construct
or.
So much for tho general appearance Of things in
Staunton. What shall we say of its liberal and
hospable citizens? We could scarcely be trusted
10 give an opinion are, who have met with SO
many evidences OF generous, yet transformations,
kndness-so many returns for whatever feeble aid
1t has been our privilege public capacity TO
render to that reg Ii is enough to say that in
all that constitutes good socety-republican sim
pcity, irankness, cordially free intercourse with
one another, and proper attention to Strangers
Staunton Is behind no city OF town in Virginia.
No one can visit il without feeling reluctant to
leave-none can remember it, but with pride and
peasure-because it is goodiy specimen of a han
Ply community.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

know it rightly, I won, undertake its narration
But this will say, that the view from its summit
is most beautiful, particularly in one direction.
where fine perspective presents the appearance of
an immense ocean sleeping in the dstance.-As |
think about the sight, there being no one near to
accuse me OF being ''Nliss Nancyish," / exclam,
love thy mount, sweet ''Bctscy BeIl',
The reason why, cannot tell
But this know full we'll
iiore thy mount sweet "Bctsey Bell"
There is great deal Of prettiuess. and puritan
ism, and Politeness, and pettifogng in this place.
You GO about the streets and see pretty girls and
ilne houses, which you know are the finest sights
In Inc world. Then Won meet some fine LOOKING
oiG gentlemen, whose polite bearing and tlioSgnR
ful face, evlnce great judicial acumen; then YOU
sec others, who, in Court House, would show
very plainly their belief, when they rose TO speak,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

EXTRA BILLY SsiirB.--1'his individual who, 10
the eternal disgrace OF the State now fills its Gu
beEnatorial Chair addressed letter 10 the Lynch
burg Convention, in which he INDUCES in all SORTS
of ribaldry about the Wing party Of Virginia. a
mong other things, he says
ooh, for whip Of scorpions to lash such ftctions,
naked around the world 80
Billy has very properly altered the quotation 80
as 10 leave out Sin every honest mans hand" He
knew that, with that qualification, TO "whip"
would be put in his hands.-Pet Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

Advices per steamer Cambria. render il certain
that Mr.. Corcoran has effected sale of $1,000,
OCO Of the Government loan. in Europe
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

~. 'Lo" OF bHAsos- IsLAED.--A letter in the
giving description of the late equinoc,ial
gaze al BfasoS canuasV, u.-s ~.s~..v.s Inc V,vt-
flow of that island
Son the morning Of the 22d truly desolate
prospect presented itself to view. The famed
island Of Brasos under water noh yht of land
was to be seen bit the sand hills cresng the sea
beach. and the offices and warehouses of the Govern
ment, which built upon blocks three or four feet
high. Brasos Island had turned to Brasos lake.
and those on ii began 10 pack up beds and duds and
think of getting OH board the vessels-the gale still
blowing and the rain falling In the afternoon the
wind hauled to the North and blew volently--the
water still rising. Towards night the island was
travorsed by boats. horses, and wagons (hubs under
water) filled with goods and vauables, and with
few exceptions the entire population of Brasos took
up their abode on board the steamers and vessels in
port for safety 1t was truly an awful time among
the rats. Brasos and Padre Islands and par, of
Point Isabel were covered with water. Thus it
remained during the 23d, and the water still up
and the wind still blowing. This day Capt Prem
tiss, lst artillery, in command at Point Isabel, died
of yellow fever. On the Oath the wind moderated
and the water fell some-it having bowed eigh,
days"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25
GREAT ATTRACTIONS!
GREEN & CO.,

GREEN Y CO.,
(SIGN OF THE FLAG, BELOW WHITE s cos. }
REC leave TO inform their friends and the public
generally, of Staunton and the adjoining coun-
try. that they have just received LARGE and
SPLENDID assortment of
Fall and Winter Goods,
which they have purchased on the very best terms
and 'cN sell as cheap they can be sold i'm the
Valley OF Virgina-consisting of
SUPP. French, English and American Cloths.
&c Cassimeres.
- Vesiings.
Black Hanover Cord for Pants
q Beaver and Pilot Cloths for Overcoats.
Black, Blue and Mixed Cassnetts.
Kentucky Jeans, and every other description Of
Gcntlemen's wear.
ALSO,
Supr. Black and Fancy Silks; Black and Fancy
eros. de Swisse; Satin de Armurd; Cham. Poult
de Soil /; Paris do Colored Gros de Naples SUPP.
Black and Fancy Merinoes; do. do. Cashmeres !;
Satin Striped do Gala PIaids; Black and Fancy
Solid Nous. de LANES Black and Fancy Alpa-
cas- Mode do. do; Silk Striped Lamar,ine !;
Manchester and Domestic Ginghams.
$50 Pieces of English and American Prints,
and every other kind of Ladies' Goods ALSO,
Apron Checks; White, Red and Green Canton and
Woollen Flannels; Plaid Linseys; Bro. and
Beachcd Cotons; Cotton Yarn; Whitney, Fan
cy end Twilled and Horse Blankets.
groceries, EEN,'(saUxre, Boots,
Shoes, ESessS g. Caps,
Hair Trunks, and every other description of Goods
kept in a store in this section OF country. Thank
ful for past favors, we most respectfully solicit a
call from ALL who are in want of CHEAP Goods, as
we think that we can make it their interest to do
SO before purchasing elsewhere.
Staunton, Oct. 4, IS4S
n. BAH kinds of Produce taken in exchange
for goods.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

CoMM1ssfoNERs or ELrcr1oSs.-The Cover
nor having done all he could TO sthe the voice OF
The people by appointing majority Of Democratic
Commissioners in nearly all tho counties Of tho
State. it becomes the imperative duty Of the Wings
TO take steps to protect their rights They should
in every county and at every precinct appoint com
miitees to defend the rights OF voters, and have
justice done II is TO he presumed that the Gov
crnor would not have departed from the uniform
usage Of the State, aud given TO his own party this
majority, if it were not for the purpose Of giving TO
that party an undue influence at the polls II is
the duty Of every good citizen TO do all he can To-
couuieract this official injustice, and to afford to tho
people every opportunity or the full and free exer
else Of the elective franchise
we would press this subject upon tho considera-
ton Of every Wing, and every just-minded man,
who abhors aud will resist tyranny and injustice.
come from what quarter, or in what guisa it may
Rich Wiig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

An exchange paper quotes from Paul's writings:
"Owe no man any thing" aod adds, eve fear
some Of our subscribers never read Pau'5 episiIes"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

The Treasury Department has given notice that
the Mexican indemnity claims, amounting 10 ST.
100000, will be paid on tho 25th Of October. or
upon presentation after that time.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25

P1TY THE BAsHFUL.--A worthy poet comes
forward in the following stanza, in behalf Of the
bashful wooer -
"Snence in love beirays more wo,
Than words. though not 50 witty:
4 beggar that is dumb, you know,
Deserveth double pity"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25
tHHt cFcry CAUSE
Stood more on wordincss than laws"

The people of Stanton believe that '.S,aunon
is all Virginia, and that she is all the nation' And
who blames them? "Lives thore," Sc; but nv
paper is out. Yours, sc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25
WOOD & lDANNlMI&9
Forwarding anal Commission
NTS,

GROCERIES AND PRODUCE GENERALLY.
WINCHESTER DEPOT,
WINCHESTER, Va.
REFER TO
III. NJ Brent, esq.,, ,,,;.
Jos. III. Sherrard, '"''e''e'
DIR. j. w. Rice, NEWMARKET, Va.
j. b. Breckenridge, Stanton,
Walter s. Co,
&. ID. Kinks s Co., Baltimore.
July 26, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-25
AUTUMN.
"Thc melancholy days have come,
The saddcSt Of the year

The saddcst Of the year
and yet the most bcautiful-fur however bripbt.
and gay, and joyous, other seasons may be, there
is rare beauty in the dying away Of the many
hued vegetation, which makes deep impression
on the lover of nature and God, filing the hear;
with Piety, and mparng to the season glory sur
passing far the grandeur Of spring. There is in
fact more heart i'll this season. than in all the O..
theirs Of the year, and it is justly calculated TO turn
the mind to that Supreme Benefceuce which has
made even decay and death SO gorious while as
the oace green leaves fall to the ground, we are re-
minded that man, too, comeh forth as flower and
is cut down"that all flesh is as grass and all the
glory of man as the flower of the grass" It is the
figure of the dOwn-hll OF life and even the silent
falling Of the leaf speaks 10 va in the voice Of Him
who ''changeth the times and the seasons" telling
of The approach OF the autumn Of life, and winter
and death, when the murmuriug rills shall be stop
ped and the vital current frozen.