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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-12-06
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamer CAMBRIA, which arrived at New
York on Saturday the 25th ultimo, from Liverpool,
brought the following interesting and important
news:
-CAPIrULArIoN OF ViENxA.-The
city of Vienna has been compelled to pitulate a
ter an iueffeeruaI Tesisauve.
The Hungarian army advanced twice 10 the as
sistance of the Viennose, but suffered severe re-
pulses on each occasion from their imperial army.
Prince Windschgratz, after repeated proposals
for the caPItuation of the city had failed, ordered
1t 10 be taken by assault. The National Guards
fought indifferently, but the students and workmen
fought desperately and fell herocally. As soon as
the inner walls OF the city carried by the im-
periai troops the citizen sodiery threw down their
arms and succumbed. Many buildings in the city
were burnt during the COMMANDMENT and the loss
of life deporably great.
FRANCE.--French affairs wear threatening as
pect. The lied Republicans are suspected of con-
spring to produce another emeute in Paris. Gen
Cavagnac has made the necessary provisions for
suppressing any improper and unlawful demonstra-
ton.
The National Assembly has finally gotten through
with and adopted the new Republican Constitution
for France.
Louis Napoleon is believed TO stand the bes,
chance of being chosen President of the Republic
Should The election of President result in the
choice of Louis Napoleon, many entertain the opir
ion that crisis will ensue.
1t is reported that the House Of Rothschilds is
gong into liquidation, In consequence of Austrian
difficulties.
GENoA.-An instruction occurred in Genoa on
the 18th ult Cause of denouemen mt not known.
LoMBARDY.-An lnsurrectionary feeling prevails
throughout Lombardy, the Lombardnos not being
satisfied with The recent arrangement subiecln
them again To the sway of the house of Austria
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-12-06
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 6. Is4s
SOUTH CAROLINA DISTURBED.
'SH A U 81 IN Cd Ns@

A meeting has taken place in the Fairfield Dis
tric, Of this State in relation to the great question:
as thcy phrase it, Of Southern rights and to adopt
such measures as may in future secure united sc-
ton in defence Of those rights. Resolutions to tho
following effect were adopted:
That, although opposed TO tho Missouri Com
promise as unjust, yet they (,he citizens of the
Fairfield Ds,rcD would be willing to extend the
line Of $50 3O' to the Pacific, AZ final settlement
Of the question.
That, in case an act of Congress be passed. and
sanctioned by the President, involving the priuc-
pie Of the Wilnot Proviso, then, good reason will
be given the South for "prompt and decided ac,ion;
and that their representative in Congress will,
thereby, be authorized to vacate his seat, or take
such course as the emergency may require.
Tho resolutions recommend Convention of the
Southern States, and in failure thereof, that the
State of South Carolina will determine for herself
the extent Of the grievances, as we'll az The time
mode and measure Of redress
Opposed as we are to any violation Of the guar
anees Of the Constitution or to the spirit of those
guarantees in regard to Slavery, and of course op-
posed 10 the Wimot Proviso. yet we consider these
resolutions as in very bad taste-as exhibiting a
Wanting spirit and threatening attitude-as valu-
ing the Union at too cheap rate, and as exhibit
Ing smack of the Same fsnaoism in its reversed
form, upon the Slavery question, is justly charg-
able upon the North. We presume the citizens
Of the Fairfield District will not be responded to ia
vorably, out Of the limits Of South Carolina.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-12-06
OUR EXCHANGES.

From many of our exchanges we have received
warm greetings, for which we feel grateful and de-
sire to express our thanks. We hope, by 4 uni
formy honorable and courteous department iowa ds
them all, to retain the good opinion which they
seem disposed to entertain Of us With many of
them we differ widely in sentiment on political
subjects; but honest men and gentlemen may diff
fer, without asperty of feeling, OF violation of the
prophecies of life. Conscious of rectitude ourselvs
We are unwilling to mpute improper motives to
others; and we cheerfully concedc to NIL, honesty
of intention, and sngleness of purpose-ths well
fare OF our common country.
We cannot refer, by name, to each ore of our
cotemPoraries, who has said kind things about US ;
but the Junior Editor would notice especially the
remarks Of the Associate Editor of the "Vireinia
Patriot which relate personally TO himself He
was not aware that his former classmate had en-
barked upon the same sea, until his cordial salu,a
ton reached him; and he feels like inexperienced
mariner, who has been hailed unexpectedly on the
ocean, by old friend, with whom he hopes 10
pursue pleasant and prosperous voyage.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-12-06

Crs- In the Spectator Of the 22d ult., the a,len
ton Of tho public was called to the 3oth section of
the 9th chap. Of the new Criminal Code. Learn.
ing that misconstruc,ions have been given this sec
ton as derived from notice, we subjon so much
of it as embraces the main question involved ali-
Ching the words upon which the construction de-
ponds:
Every assembage Of slaves, free negroes or
muatIoes, at any meeting house or o,hef place for
the purpose of public religious worship, where such
worship shall be conducted by slave. free negro
OF muato. and every such assembags for the pun
pose of instruction in reading or writing. by whom
soever conducted, and every such assembLage IN The
night time under tohatsosrer pretext, shall be an
unlawful assembly, and it shall be the duty Of all
magistrates to suppress all such assemblies which
occur within their respective jurisdiction"
We have never understood that mixed congre-
CATION of whites and colored persons the latter au
thorzed by their owners Gf not iree) SO to assem-
Bile, for religious worship at night, was an unlawful
assemblage A meeting Of colored persons, howev-
er, alone at night, for such purpose or with white
preachers, are informed is unlawful. An ex-
animation of the section quoted will show that this
was the reference in our former notice. It is the
3S.h section which embraces other gatherings.
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THE FRENCH CONSTITUTION.

The features Of the new Constitution, lust .
dopted by the National Assembly of France are as
liberal as Repubcansm could desire There are
some pecullzrlsles, however, which are thoroughly
French. 81
Among the leading provisions we notice that the
penalty Oh death for political offences is abolished;
that Slavery is prohibited on French soil: that each
lorm OF Tegous faith Is entitled TO equal protection
from the State. The press il declared free from
censorship. Education is under the surveillance Of
the Government All citizens are equally admiss-
bic to every public employ without other motive of
preference than merit. Mobility is forever abolish
ed, and all distinctions Of birth, class or caste
Inc number OF representatives TO compose the
National Assembly is to be seven hundred TO be
elected by the respective constituencies throuphou,
Francc-the privilege of suffrage being extended
to all citizens. There is but one legislative Cham
ber and II is elected lriennially.
The President Of the Republic must be native
of France, aged thirty years al least. He is cho-
sen for four years and can only be re-eligible after
an interval of four years. If no candidate for the
Presidency receives majority Of all the votes cast,
OF II no receives at least two millions of votes
the choice of President devolves upon the Assem-
bly,, and he is TO be elected from amono the five
highest candidates The President shall dispose
Of the armed forces Of the Republic, ,ciAom po,cer
euer TO take the command IN person
Another clause in the French Constitution is no.
culiar. The Vice President is TO be elected nv
the national Assembly but he cannot be chosen
from the kindred Of the President even IN the eix
degree Of relationship. We here perceive the in
huence which is still ascribed in France TO family
combinations. The aggrandisement of houses from
tnal of Bourbon down to that Of the smallest land
ca proprietor, was ever darling object to the
FIench as TO every other Continental aristocracy.-
Bali. american
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LAWYERS AND MECHANICS.
The n. Y. Mirror, in late number says {:

lhe n. \. Mirror, In . late number GAYS:
"The Bar is no longer the resort Of the ambi
uous youths Ofour country. The mechanical de-
pariments being preferred there are now thirty
young gentlemen in this city, that have received
liberal educatiOns, who are serving their 's,mes"
as shipwrights, architects, carpenters, sc. In a
few years the United States will have the most &C
compshed mechanics in the world. new class
is springing up who will put the present race Of
mechanics in the shade The union of substan-
tal education with mechanical skill will effect
this. Indeed, already we could name some me
chanics who excellent muthem>ticians. &C.
quainted with French and German, and able to
study the books in those languages connected with
their vacations. Heretofore fond fathers were a.
bout to educate their sons doctors OF lawyers 10
insure their responsibility and success. That day
is passed. Mechanics will now take the lead, and
in few years will supply the larger portion of the
State and Federal Legislatures"
We think the Mirror is mistaken whom il as
eerts THAI tito br 10 no longer chs Of al. am
bilious youths of our country" So far as Phila
delpha is concerned, the baI still continues 10 rs.
ceive our most talented young cOllegans; but the
number who resort to this profession even here 10
sensibly decreasing. AS the Mirror says the COM
petition at the bar, has driven many young men of
education to seek subsistence as mechanics; and
the old prejudice, which regarded carpenters brick
layers, Sc, as beneath lawyers, a remnant of the
aristocratc institutions of England, is fast wearing
away In this country every honest avocation is
honorable. For many years, too, mechanical pur-
suits have in the average, been the lucrative
Generally, Of large fortune this city are me-
chanics, and as mechanics have amassed their for
tunes. Ii is good sign to young men of tai
ent and educa tIon entering into mechanical profess
.ions.-PhiI. Ere. Bulletin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-12-06

% Our paper Of the present week is made up
in the comparatively quiet and dull period inter
venng between the closing details of the Prcsden-
tial election. and the meeting of the Legislative
Bodies, State and General-just the thrill of
interest on the subject has subsidized, and before
1t has been excited on the other. /. is well that
such seasons for calm reflection should occur. az
fording to parties opportunity of reviewing their
respective courses, and the means adopted for Sc
curing their several ends. With the next issue
we hope to present the Messages of President Polk
and Gov. SMITH-documents expected to-day To
make room for these, cur advertising columns will
have to give way in the next paper, while the pre-
sent, In view OF that necessity, will be crowded
with such matter, and Of course be less attractive
than we could wish. An abstract Of the proceed
ngs of Congress and Of the State Legislature NAV
be regularly expected, together with such speeches
on important questions, as we may think accep,a
bic TO readers.
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NJ. c. RICHARDSON, M. d.

NAVAL INTELLIGBNcE.-The Home Squadron
consists Of the rigate Rarltan, the flag ship
sloops of war Albany, Germantown, and Saratoga
war steamers Mississippi, Iris, and Wa,erwitch.
The Pacific Squadron consists Of the shpof
theline Ohio, the flag ship; ship Of the line raced
Independence, frgate Congress, soops of. war St.
Mary Warren, Dale, and Preble, and the store
ships Lexington, Southampton, and Fredonia-
The sloop Warren, we learn, has been condemned
as unseaworthy, and is employed as store ship in
Monterey bay.
The .Mediteranean Squadron consists of the
ffgate United States, the flag ship; the war steam
err Princeton, schr. fancy, and storc-ship Supply
The Brasil Squadron consists Of the frigate
Brandywne, the flag ship; sloopo war ST. Louis,
war steamer Allegheny, brig Perry, and storc-ship
Relief
The African Squadron consists Of the frigate
jamestown, the flag ship; sloopsof war Decatur;
Portsmouth and Yorktown briggs Boxer, Porpose,
and Bainbridge, and storc-ship Erie.
The East India Squadron consists Of the soop-
Of war Plymouth, the flag ship, and brig Dolphin.
In the Baltic and North Sea figate ST. Law
renee.
1t is expected that the United States frigate Sa-
vannah will go out as flag ship for The East India
squadron.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-12-06
THE RE.AssEMpLAGE OF CONGRESS.

The public mind has been so deeply engaged IN
the canvass which has just ended. and in reckoning
up and accounting for its results. as to have been
almost insensbe 10 The near and rapid approach of
tho meeting Of Congress. Such has certainly boon
our own case, though wo at least should have rea-
son to remember it, in view Of the additional labors
and duties which its annual arrival necessarily de-
wolves upon us. The session begiLs, however, on
next Monday, and already the Senators and Repre-
sentatives the road from every quarter TO at
tend it.
The absence of any thing like the usual excite
ment in advance ofthe session is caused doubtless
by the general conviction that great questions
are likely to he decided at it. Again, happily, at
peace with all the Foreign world. there is no ques-
ton now To be decided Of raising new armies, and
otherwise enabling the Executive 10 carry on war
10 which the public heart was always averse, and
on the termination OF which it has hardly yet ceas.
ed rejoicing. Whilst there is much legislation re-
CURED by public opinion TO DO done and undone,
II is yet known that the two Houses of Congress
are not SO constituted at this time To accord
certain questions of higher consequences and that
-besides, the hands Of both Houses are tied, upon
questions which they would concur in represent
Ing the public will, by the known addiction Of the
present Executive TO the exercise Of the Veto Pow
er Ii is hence not within the range Of probability
mat the Tariff, Protective, or Internal Improve
Inent questions, will be agtated at the coming
sion nor indeed any other question likely 10 give
IN his annual Message spring upon Congress some
new question which neither we nor tbs Public are
now dreaming Of.
The establishment ola Government for our late
" acquired Territories Of New Mexico and Cali
forna, is the only question which occurs 10 us as
iitly to produce any excitement this session and
that, rather because it did 30 Mt the last session.
than from any other reason. The National Flee
ton having in the mean time drawn much of the
IRE out OF that cloud, let US hope that it will pass
over without any hur,ful explosion.
Upon the whole, we anticipate quiet, and yeta
ousy session. The calm which naturally intervenes
between the elec,onan and the secession of new Chief
Magistrate is favorable to the dispatch in Congress
OF that description of business usually termed pri-
vate. though involving the highest principles of
public justice; having been in fact already for the
most part carefully Investigated and adjudcated by
the several committees OF the two Houses. Tina,
calm of the passions is also suspicious to all that
class of business, Of acknowledged public import
ance, which has been for three years overlaid and
stuffed by war projects and operations, and by the
great macs of measures which necessarily follow i'm
their trnn.--.Nat. Intel,igcnecr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-12-06

GA MINoRIrI PREsIDkNT.-If Taylor is elected
President it is by minority of the popular vote.
He has simply plurality in New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Vermont, Connecticut, and other States
This is the first time in history that such an
event has happened"
So says the Editor Of the ''Daiiy Wisconsin :"
by way of consolation for the defeat Of his own can
didate. We take occasion, however to assure him
that he has not correctly stated "Our history -
We have had at least two Presidents who did not
receive majority Of the popular vote, one of whom
is the present Democratic incumbent Of that office.
who (three tickets having been before the people)
was in a minority by some thousands Int.
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A LESSON FOR DUELISTS.

The following letter from Maj. BoRLAsp, Of Ar
kansas, who conducted himself with the gallantry
Of a true soldier on the battle fields Of Mexico, and
at present, by the appointment of the Governor, a
member Of the United States Senate, and a cand-
date for the seat made vacant by the death Of SEN
ator ASHLEY, was written in reply To challenge
to fight duel from Mr.. F. b. FLoRNoY, NOM
Der Of the Arkansas Legislature:
LITTLE Rock, Oct. 90, IS4S.
SIR Your letter of yesterday, by Mr.. Trap
nall, has boon received.
understand it to be a challenge to fight duel
because refuse to comply with demand which
regard as unreasonable aud improper
There WAS time, when, a stranger in this State,
doomed II not improper 10 accept similar invita-
hon and exhibit to the public that seadness Of an
,mas nerps which some men call courage. II. dur
ing that time, you had called me, might have
taken occasion TO shoot you. That time has pass
ed. Since then, circumstances have materially
changed. At the call of my country. true courage
was needed in the field, for the defence of her in
terest and honor: placed myselfn positions where
shooting and being shot at, for proper purpose, be-
came my duty. From the manner in which per-
formed that duty, and from other causes, find my
SELF no longer stranger. but we'll known to tho peo
pie OF Arkansas Indeed they have been so kind
as I'D idenry my character and interests with their
own and make them the objects of their public care
and favor. This should satisfy the ambition ofany
man. 1t does satisfy mine. Satisfied with such
position, will not forfeit it. l have neither the
disposition nor the purpose, nor, as conceive, the
right to Go any act, either Of my accord, or at
the suggestion Of Others calculated TO change it,
in any degree, detract from its true value and dig
nifty. The acceptance Of your challenge would, in
my estimation, as in that Of all sensible men, be
such an act. l. therefore, decline it.
When, from the performance of such duties as
have mentioned, or from any other causes, you
find yourself in position similar TO mine, think
you will Join me in looking down very contemptu-
ously upon the ambition Of duelist But, until
then. should your aspirations for notoriety, and
your thirst for blood continue, you must seek their
qualification in conflicts with those of propensites
equally low or, what would be more creditable TO
your chivalry. wait until country's nert war.
and then seek that occasion for displaying it, which
you avoided in the last''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-12-06

The divorce case Of Fanny Kemble Butler is
exciting great attention in Philadelphia. Mrs. B.
has put in q statement in opposition to the appca-
ton of her husband for divorce, alleging the most
brutal treatment, which compelled her to leave his
house and seek home among her friends in Eng
land The divorce is asked for on the ground that
she had absented herself from his house for two
whole years. and her plea is that she was ordered
TO leave, and prohibited from seeing her children
by order of her husband. The plea indicates that
she is heart broken The other side Of the
the Union
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-12-06
The following table exhibits the popular vote in
such States have been heard from in full:

VoTE OF VrRGINA.-The official returns have
been received from all the counties in the State en-
cept Braxton, Doddrdge and Nicholas As soon
as the Commissioners in these counties see fit to
report, we will insert the table giving the whole
vote. The majority for Cass is about 500.
Gov. SMITH issued his proclamation more than
week ago, summoning the Democratic Electors
to meet in Richmond and they assemble in the
Capitol to-day, to cast the vote of the State
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-12-06

WESTERN EHrERPRIsE.-Whil applications
for aid for sustaining religious institutions at the
West, are so frequent, IL is gratifying to know that
Eastern philanthropsts do not bear the whole BUR
den of the great work. The ST. Louis Herald saws
1--WE know one gentleman in the West, who
gave $4,000 TO endow professorshlp. We know
Of another who erected church, costing some g.
OOO, wholly at his own expense. We know Of an
other where city church. in an important locality.
could not DO completed for want Of funds an aoed
man, with large family and moderate fortune,
embarked in the business, finished out and on, the
edIiice, and now waits the convenience and pros
perity Of the Church to be repaid"
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JOHN N
Baltimore.

"A KETTLE IN THE SroMAcH.-Dr RICHARD.
SON, of Hallowell, Maine, addresses the editor OF
the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal The fol-
lowing note:
HALLowELL, (ME.,) Nov. 1, ls48.
DEAR SIR: Permit me to make the inquiry
through you whether it is possible for reptile 10
live in the human stomach, and if so, how long p
Could it not only live, but grow TO some size there
The reasons for making this inquiry are the fol-
lowing Mrs w., who has usually enjoyed ex-
ceilent health, has. during the summer past, been
unable 10 attend to her ordinary business Her ap-
petite has been capricious She has complained Of
disagreeable sensation at the pit of her stomach,
sometimes amounting to pain, and frequently at
tended with nausea. These symptoms increased
severity until about fortnight since she eject
ed live snake from her stomach. II was seven
inches in length, and of the common green species.
1t lived two days in bottle Of water and then died
have it now preserved in spirits. Mrs. w thinks
she remembers having swallowed some object in a
glass offspring water which she drank in the dark;
in May or June. She has now recovered her usu-
al health. Yours, &c.
M. G. RICHARDSON, M. ID.