Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15
Mr.. CLAY AND Mas. PoLK.-We find the fol
lowing well told anecdo,e in the Western Cont
nent, of Saturday:

3 HeHt, vi
1T is doubtless known TO our readers, that short
~ before his departure from Washington, Mr.
Clay attended dinner party, with many other
distinguished gentlemen OF both political parties. at
the Presidents house The party is said to have
been very pleasant allar-tho viands were choice
the wine was old and sparklng-good feeling a
bounded, and wit and lively repartee gave zest to
the occasion, while Mrs. Polk, the winning and ac
complished hostess, added the finishing grace of her
excellent house wifery in the superior management,
of the Feast. Mr.. Clay was of course honored with
seat near the Presidents lady, where it became
him 10 put IN requlsiton those insinuatinv talents
/ WHICH ne possesses "a so ciHlnC,at degree and
which are irresistible even to his enemies. NIIs.
Polk with her usual frank and affable manner was
extremely courteous TO her distinguished guest, on
whose good opinion, as of all who share the hosp-
talltles Of the White House, she did not fail to win
Madam, said MIR. Clay, in that bland manner
peculiar TO HIMSELF Il must say that in my travels
wherever have been, in all companies and among
all parties have heard but one opinion OF yo,I-
All agree in commencing in the highest terms your
excellent administration OF the domestic affairs of
the White House. But" he continued, directing
her attention to her husband, ''as for that young
gentleman there, cannot say as much. There
isl said he 'some little difference ofopniun in re-
gard TO the policy of his course"
''Indeed," said Mrs. Polk, ri am GLAD to hear
that my administration is popular. And in return
for your compliment, will say that if the country
should elect Wing next fall, | know of no one
whose elevation would please me more than ,ha:
OF Henry CLAW"
''Thank you, thank you. Madam
And will assure you of one thing. If you do
have occasion to occupy the White House On the
Fourth of March next, it shall be surrendered to
you IN perfect order from garnet TO cellar"
''lm certain that"
But the laugh that followed this pleasant repair
tee, which lost nothing from the manner nor the
occasion OF IT. did not permit the guests at the low
er end OF the table to hear the rest of Mr. Claws
/ reply. Whether he was certain that'' he should
be the tenant Of the Presidents mansion. or whe-
Their he only said he was ''certan that whoever
did occupy it would find it in good condition, like
the result of the coming contest for the Presidency
remains mystery.
TALKING AFTER CHURcH.-"Well, Laura,
give me short sketch of the sermon. Where was
the text?''
"Oh, | don't know have forgotten it. But
would you believe it Mrs " wore that horrid
bonnet OF hers couldn't keep my eyes off it all
meeting time Miss z. had on a lovely little pink
one; Miss T. wore a new shawl that must have
cost fifty dollars. | wonder her folks don't see the
folly OF such extravaganza. And there was Mrs
! Ii. with her pelise. lis astounding what ? want
of taste some folks exhibit
! 'Wel, if you have forgotten the sermon, you
have not the audience. But which preacher 10
/ you prefer, this one or Mr. A. Do
.Oh, Mr.. A. He's SO handsome, and so grace,
/ tul! What an eye, and what set of teeth he
has ~
/ A vessel arrived at Norfolk on the oath ult from
l.aguyra, brings intelligence that terrible scenes
had been ENACTED ut Caracas. The Venezuelan
Congress- which assembled on the 24th ui was
overwhelmed by the popuace, who broke into the
chamber, and several Of the members horribly
mastered. Those who Were not killed were Ia
ken prisoners, and the day were forced TO pass
/ certain resolutions TO suit the purposes of the mob
Thousands of vagabonds paraded the streets, with
all kinds oi weapons, an dreadful state of anar
chy and riot pervaded the city. 1t was not known
, how tie horrible affair would terminate.
The American girl at eighteen is one of the most
beautiful OF living beings, but at thirty she is passc
! AT forty tie English is in her prime
| Whence comes the dinerence-from their respec-
! tive habits OF living. The American woman lives
in hot houses and takes very little exercise abroad
and when she does, she is ill protected against the
weather. The English woman rides walks prac-
tees archery and other exercises in the open air.
and Is always properly clad to meet the eXigencies
OF the weather. Hence her beauty is 4 perennial
bloom One Is hot house plant that wthers on
exposure, the other hardy tree that furnishes in
every phase of weather.
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bout two miles from Massillon, Ohio, and 90 feet
above 1t, was opened on the 22d ultimo and com
pleely deluged the town. causing great destruc-
ton OF houses and goods. amounting TO Sl50.0U0
and doing great deal Of damage to the canal Il
covered nearly 1850 acres; the body of water was
large and deep, and made the country adjacent
sick!y and 1t Is thought the people interested de-
sroyed 1t, regardless Of the consequences to Mass
Ion, and damage to the public works
MILITARY GLORY William Thompkins. 2
New York volunteer. who was with SCOTS arm,
In all the Mexican battles, is in New YOrg
, without his left arm, ragged, pennIcss, and pen
slonesS.--So says an exchange. If he only wore
epauetes now, me would he Toasted to bursting
and srnothered with obsequious adulation. The
world is very discriminating in such matters.
. DwELLERs ON THE SEA.-It is estimated tina
} the number of men "whose home is on the deep, ,
Is between two and three millions. Ii is supposed
} that two hundred and fifty thousand are employed
r in American vessels. From the peculiar privation
this class of men endure, it is ascerained that tn
length Of generation is but fifteen years and tina
at least six thousand perish annually from shin
. wreck.
TeoUsLE.-Tupper abiding TO the anticipatio
i of trouble, says Thou hast seer many sorrows
r ravel-staned pilgrim Of the world. But tina
i which hath vexed thee most, hath been tire lookin
/ for evil. And though calamities havccrossed thee
and misery been heaPcd upon thy head, yetills tina
r never happened have chiefly made thee w7etchcd
r. The Supreme Court has decided the Dor case
= in favor of the Law and Order Party, Of Rhode Is
:, iand--thus settling forever the rebeyus and un
i lawful character ofthe whole Dorriie movement
, ii that State, few years ago.
d BEHEvoLrHcE.-A lady passing along one {