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Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

HANGING up THE SrsaokkirNse:hITMaioro
Jones, of Pineville, is a cute old felloR, and
IL ahiywsayI5 saying something raey. Tie last
Western Continent contains, ii an article from,
the Major, in reference 10 the g good Old Gus:
tom of hanging up thteisIr s Stockings on Christ,
mas Eve, an extract from Which we give be-,
-. 1917" 70" . ga 1891
4 ~ o.. ~ - 81: ~rGIHaI1Gp5. a I.PsoI
But theirs more hanging up Of stockins ,
in this world than goesby the name: Of
der people who laughs AZ the ehldfenisi h2n
|nocent superstition, doBitf6rgetW hapgruph
their stockin,, though they don't always 60
to bed with as quiet, trust, in rhartsanor as
clean hands and faces, a1d Of course don't
always gitthsir stSekins as 'wsliqaifeh ioJ
The. politician hangs np. his stockins fokh
Buncemb, and waits to soc ''em swell swihoo
popularity. Ther's.f four or FIVE pair ofstock-k
ms hung up now. for the next Presidency,
some bran new ones and sum that's been
up for the occasion 4 beforeyGaidsH
be more old stOckins, hung uprotlIisCs
at Washington than would hold all
the Offices Ofthe, eoyernmeHtyleEhal half aeent
.tury to cum. I'd jest like t. be tRlld sgnelsoa
Sam instead Of Old Santa Claus for a little
OF ell WOulu uHu Empty bLOCA"
ms; .Ill be bodadQ -dt III bs'nsseiqa So iisHs
The, IswyeI And thsraestor hangscupsT
their: stockins when they sstiak up ,AeirF
shingles: Sometimes, they're 2, long TING: n
getting 'em full Of clients and patients, but,
if they do succeed They've + very aptt6 Keep
.uprthe practice. a. s-.-.'H0o 'H"'n9Y"''
The merchant hangs up his stockinsb sea7ot
YER his door. and sometimes Soa'iEseefem IL
hangin in the, winder and all around, the Ii
door, So, if they don't always, git forth {,
ehuff ii EN-, It amt because they doh'thave
a fair shown in the world. - '~'' S2''< c'1hf
EditOrv ttanguip tisit stockins IFahd If ferry
people deserves. to havsiiem well filled ct'ess
them But, poor fellers, most ofiem!ia ne,se
strangers 70 hope deferred, They know,
what it is ogive there lives to, 1, labor Of ;
love, and are eohtented to see tie stockihs0
Of others filled with the good things Of thigh
world, thoaght their. sSh Swings empty giD7f'
the chill wmds of advsrsity.3oI ss2rl las bekia
SINGULAR SuIcIDE.-Dr. HORACE Wel5,ed,
a dentist of New York city, said to be tbs
original discoveret Of ether or IchlorofoFm. !.
or Of its successful application in dentistsEu ,o
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

- l. 10 .f 49, -
SINGULAR SulcIDE.-Dr. HorsGe, Wel5,sd1
a dentist of New York city, said to be tbs
original discoveret Of ether or JchloEoform,
or Of its successful application in dentistry 10
surgery, &C., was arrested a few days gas,.
and committed to Jail on charge of having
thrown yitriol upon the dresses Of some Of
|the. girls Of tue town. He was suppoeed,y
to have done the act while under the ipau1,H
ence 81 the exh larstiop CT intoxieatiepsprot, ri
duced by the use of the chlorofurm. The
disgrace Of bis Incarceration had suGhssE
EFFECT upon him, that. afieb ,ssturatingI Asss.
handkerchief sf ,~ith clllo5oiarR and obindiasvfr
it around his. mouth, he committed saistdeed
by opening the artery Of, his thighe1 He ssI
left an elo?qpeR' lsiter. to. tbs, New YaykW
Journal Of Commerce, which, cannot failctpisil
create deep pity for his fate in the hearts
of all who read it, ale left a1wife, chill
dren, and many highly respectable Eela-r
I%tives. He protested that, even in spite sf.g
his disgrace, be would live for hs, family, :,
but for the certainty Of becomiPg smaniss,aa
DR.. Well, was q n4tiye Is Hartford, Co.'s.
hecicut, But he has recently, passed ssysr.a y.
al years in Paris--A. RepubSssn,
4 = "S~ = - LCls
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

awe copy the following veises from al
paper, because they are found lin few
editions of Byron's Works, and because
Sir Walter Scott saidit was the swsetes
and most, exquisit of his fugative pieces"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

ny y. w. Webb.-Gcn. Worth: His determip-
60 oaveIy-his military skill and prudent forecas,
A. ooght not some Of the rays of glory t. fall ON
the waving plume?" v"
oe 10y JACOB Argenbright-Th price Of Liberty 10
10y 10y .; munroe.-The President of the day.
i, Inc President rose and rendered his thank, n
tne meeting Tor the honor conferred upon him
anu also expressed his high qualification a. wit
ment aud apparent universal satisfaction that ch,,
acterlzed all the proceedings of the day
JACOB BAYLOR, Pres
b. G. Warwick, Sec.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

The CoNTRAsr.-Ths people have only to
know the relative merits Of Zachary TAYLOR
and LEWIS CAss, and there will DO no hesitation
Tor which they will cast their suIfrages.
Look at Taylor in whatever light Won please
ana nc is as true as steel. Trace his life TO boy
hood, follow him through the trackless sres of the
"eSt' behold him amid the everglades Of Florida,
mark hun with his serried hosts in the smoke and
confusion of Palo Alto, Resaca, or Monterey. or
scruinze him when the clouds of disaster rolled
away before his matchless skill at Buena Vista. or
hnaliy, behold him the candidate for the Presiden-
cy IN every spot and in every capacity, you find
him the same modest, .agacious, courageous, above
all, Honest Man.
But Cass- what has he been and what is he
now? Apo.ician by profession, playing the game
as cunninsy as gambler deals hi. cards-his on
~ aim the possession of Offices for the sake of their
rich spoils-a Federalist at II, Republican at
2O-an Adams man so long as Adams s,vas Presi-
dent, Jackson man SO long as Jackson was Presi-
dent-a Royalist with Louis Philippe, Jacobin
when Louis Philippe was dethronod-in 1876 for
tho Wilmot Proviso, in 1917 half for i, and half
against it, in lS4s wholly against it to ge, his nom
lnauon-for Texas, for New Mexico, for California,
Tor Cuba-for protective tariff and against pro-
tec'ivo tari-n favor of the improvement of rivers
and harbors, and pledged by the Baltimore Con-
ven,lon to veto bills for those objects should he be
elected President
Is 1t at all astonishing that the masses arc rally
ing under the stainless and snow-whi,e banner of
the gallant and glorious Taylor 3 Cumberland
(.Nd) Ciriiion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

MIR. Editor,-This grea, nation is again at peace
with the world; the din of arms is husbed ,ba
war with Mexico has passed away; our troops ara
returning to their homes-the soldier 10 become a.
gain the citizen, and now in almost every Mac.
nom whence the citizen soldier wen. forth to fight
WIG oa'ies OF his country, preparations are making
!" greet ana welcome his return The people Of
OLD Augusta would delight to welcome those who
went from our midst to aid in the defence of the
nations honor; and above ALL they desire that the
offered welcome shall be 'corthy Of the county 40
much beloved and honored by the immortal Wash.
ington But how can their object be effected q.
Plan and preparation are necessary Will no, some
one or more of our patriotic and philosophical cit,
izens take the lead in this matter and suggest the
best means Of carrying out the wishes of
THE PEOPLE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12
FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR.
OF LOUISIANA.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
WILLARD FILLMoRE.
OF NEW YORK.

The following is complete lis. of the Wing 4.
icctoral Ticket of Virginia:
WING ELECTORAL TICKET.
|. john J. JONES, Isle of Wight.
4 GEORGE w. Boiling, Petersburg.
5. HENRY p. IRVING, Cumberland.
4. JosErH X. IRVING, Lynchburc.
.. WILLIAM MARTIN, Franklin.
.. BENJAMIN JOHNSON Barbour, Culpeper
T. RoBEHT T.. Scorr, Fauquier.
8. HENRY L. GARRETT. Westmo,eland
IN. ROBERT SAUNDERS, WILLIAMSBURG
ii. ANDREW, HUNTER. jefferson.
IL. ALEXANDER III. I'll. STUART. Aroust,
Is. SAMUEL Med. MooRg, Rockbridoe.
"a. CoNNALLY F. TRIGG, Washington.
10. GEORGE w. SUMMERS. Kanawha.
10. GIDEoN ID. CAMDEN. Harrison.
II. FRANCIS III. PIERpoNr. Marion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12
Council Chandler, City Of FSslersvlle. }
III

,x oWy IU, 1913.
MI. Editor,-ln compliance with an Order Of
sne ony Council, send you for publication in tn.
spectator The proceedings of the Board at ,s has
sion held on Saturday the 9Th inst.
BEN BOLT, Clerk.
CITY COUNCIL,
June 24th, 1913.
Dir. Squntum Squirtum, from III. Co,u.
revising the city Market Laws repor,ed mn O. ,U'
nance IN the words and figures followinp. 70 wit.
Nm Ordnance to reuise ian Ordinance for n.
better regulation eta Market
be 1t ordained by tho Mayor and Aldermen NJ
the city of Fishersville in Council.
LIST. That in future the Market shall be opeped
ioI The dsposlng OF any kind OF Market truck AT
M minutes before o'clock, A. NJ. the time d,
oe regulated oy the Mayors watch ; market to be
held every day in the week (Sunday excepted \
unless the Mayors watch should bappen n s,oy
before the market hour-in that case no marke, viii
90 held on mat day the opening of the marke, to
DO announced by tho ringing of the market bells
no person shall be allowed to sell any market f,S
within the city limits between the first cock crow
ing and the opening of the market under pepaltv
OF los cents for each offence
"a. no market hours shall continue from l7s
minutes before O'Clock until Sc minutes after II
O'Clock, A. nj. but after the hour of 8 o,clocL A
NJ, If any person shall carry any market tr,,ck ~
any market house in the city, such as butter and
many KINDS OF vegetables which soon become unf,
Tor use In warm place, they shall so soon as such
articles are injured by the hot weather be- allowed
'he privilege of selling them wherever thew can
3D. All persons offering truck for sale at anv ~
The city markets are allowed the priyere of soil
ing IL Tor as much as they can get, and those pur.
CHASING are likewise allowed the privilege of buy.
as they please. VII ''''''
4th. The Mayor is authorized to purchase ,uit.
able lot of ground adjacent to each of the cy mar,
ke' houses, and cause to be erected thereon copye
oient sheds, with seats, racks, &c. and also fur
nlsh an ample supply of staff for the critters and
crdfer for the riders, and plenty of soft pine shin
g'es ana sharp knives for whiting
ON. ne Mayor is further authorized. for tho
comfort and adornment of the market houses "a
nave the walls Of each building handsomely paper-
ed and the ceilings painted in Fresco to be- paid for
out OF any funds in the city treasury not otherwise
appropriated NO
ON. NO person shall be permitted TO eat anv
'hing during market hours that has not been nnr.
chased at some one of the city markets.
9TH The citizens of the VILLAGE of Staun,on nm
prohibited from either selling or buying any kind
OF ma'Gef truck, dry goods, or groceries, within
the limits OF this corporation during market bonr.
On motion OF Mr.. Flutenary the following reso-
luton was adopted:
Ordered that the Clerk have this EVENINGS DO
ceedlngs of the Council published in the Civ Ca
zette and the Staunton Spectator.
BEN BOIT C,erb
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12
Bon BOLT. Clerk

bREADsTUFFs IN EURoPE-It would Seem nv
recent advlces from Europe that there is prospso,
oil oountlinl crops in Great Britain and on the Con
tnent. The Paris National says that, from all
quarters the most satisfactory accounts are recey
G G OF the state and prospects of the harvest in
r.a"Ie an inc journals of the departments re-
peat that the Coolest inhabitantsu cannot renoar.
Der season so favorable to the fruits of tho cath
All accounts from Ireland concur in representno
the crops as most flourishiDp.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

The Springfield CO., Republican learns from the
best private authority, that four hundred returning
volunteers reported themselves at Newport Bar
racks. a few days since. Being anxious TO express
their opinions as to the Presidency they took vote
among themselves, which resulted as follows:
Taylor 30S
Scattering 2rr
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

ca~ Mr.. Leake may not believe that the march
OF our troops TO the Rio Grande was the cause of
the war with Mexico, or that it had anything to
DO with 1t. Many believe otherwise, and the
question OF most Importance then is, did Gen. Tay-
lor ADVISE that march, and if So, under what cir
cumsiances2 MIR. L.. said he had advised it,
We can't see, Mr.. Democrat, that we made auv
great blunder after ALL
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

IHs LOOKS LIKE REBELLfoN"-TheN N. o.
Delta publishes call for meeting Of Democrats
who are favorable to the election Of Gen. TAYLOR
The call is signed by number of the leading De
m9crais OF the city Of New Orleans, who. in the
call express their qualification at the nomination Of
Gen. Taylor, by the Philadelphia Convention
Their regret that the Baltimore Convention did not
nominate him also-aud GCoc their determination
TO support HIM, no motter by oci,om nominated!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

r, ne ZION: Abbott Lawrence, in his speech at
Fanueil Hall, said he knew Gen. TAYLOR TO he nc
good wing as he was. 1t is now said that his
information was founded upon letter from old
Zach, In which, among other strong whig declara-
tons, occurred the following: eff elected to the
Presidency, shall select my cabinet from Ms purest
and abfeSt JTiigS in the Union"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

1t is said that Mr.. Wilmot and his friends in
pennsylvania are about to organize Van Buren, e.
IectoTal ticket in that State. It will run we'll in
the northern part Of the State and aid materially in
the defeat of Ger. Cass.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

o. There will be no need for Wing speeches in
the coming contest if our Democratic friends con-
tlnue to abuse Gen. Taylor after the following fash
ion:
"Gen. Taylor's horse, "Old Whtey,n was
nominated for the Vice Presidency. in the late
wing Convention, and afterwards withdrawn IL
Gen. Taylor is worthy of belief in the representa-
lions of his ignorance in civil affairs, ..Oid VIII
tey' ,cas as ,ceH qualified for the office of pice Pre-
s'dcnt, as he isfor that of President."- Chambers
burg (Pa,) Sentinel
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

We understand that the President has, within
day or two, sent to the Senate the nominations If
Gen. Pillow and Gen. Gushing, who have been
acting hitherto by Executive appointment alone
Nat. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

In attempting to defeat us by the nomination of
Taylor, the Wings have made an experiment that
they VIII not be likely to repeat.-Locotoco paper
boy that cut off his tail. Courier.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

Gap in this County has been discontinued by or
der Of the Department.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

The only two Generals the locos are afraid o.
are General Taylor and General Result.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

OHIo.-Tho Cincinnati Chronicle contains the
following paragraph in reference to the WING pros
Pect In the Western Reserve, in Ohio, where we
have aPprehended more opposition to Gen. Taylor
than IN any other part of the United States;
There was letter received in this city yester-
day, from distinguished and influential jybig 70
siding in the Western Reserve, who once renre-
scented that section in Congress, in which we have
the assurance that 1aylor's majOrity in the Re,eyre
'cH range from ten to fifteen Mousand.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12
-SW A u N no Ns-
WEDNESDAY,, JULY IL, 1913.

me enemy oppose NV march, in whatever num-
ocrS, snail light him. General Taylor at the battle
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

1t is one of the rare and pleasing poculiarities of
the tunes that men of the most eminent RELIGIOUS
character find in the character of Gen. TAYLOR those
high moral traits which command their warm ap-
probation. Ii is one of the noblest tributes to the
moral worth of the Wing candidate. The follow
ing is an illustration of this fact Ball. Amer.
AT the Conference of the Congregational and
Presbyterian ministers Of 1illsboro' county, IN.
H. assembled on the 18th of june the Rev. Mr..
Lamb who was formerly chaplain in the army
under Gen. Taylor at Fort Jessup, said that the
opening for him TO do good in the army was through
Gen. Taylor, and that through the Generals infiu-
ence temperance society was formed, by means
OF which SIX hundred drunkards were reformed ;
that the General told him that it was all sham for
man to pretend he could not stand the damps and
heats OF the South without sprituous liquors.
Len L. was total abstinence man, and the only
commanding officer who did not drill his troops on
the Sabbath. Mr.. Lamb also stated that Gen. II.
attended his church regularly and used no profane
language MIR. Lamb closed by saying that he
was n" politician, nor did he wish his remarks to
be viewed ina political light; he merely made them
to show that the way for doing good by tracts, by
the temperance cause, and by the preached word,
was opened by Gen. Taylor
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12
COMMISSIONERS SALE,

n pursuance ola decree of the Circuit Su,erio,
= Court of Law and Chancery for the county of
Bath. pronounced on the 10Th day of April, lS4S.
in cause therein depending, in which James u,
Campbell is Plaintiff and David r. Palmer and O..
theirs are Defendants the undersigned, as Commits
sIoner therein named, will, on the 18th day of Au-
gust next, proceed, at the Courthouse of Bath
county, to sell, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, upon credit Of six and twelve months, in
equal lnstalmentS, lot or parcel of land in this said
county containing by estimation II ACRES, With
Dwelling House and Water Grist Mill thereon.
it being the same land which was conveyed by the
said David L. Palmer and wife to James RatliR
by Deed bearing date the Is; day Of April, 1916,
and oil record in the Clerks Office Of the County
Court of said county of Bath.-Bonds with rood
security will be required Of the purchaser, and the
legal title withheld until the purchase money shall,
have been paid VIM. II. TERRILI,.
July IL, lS4S.-4w. Commissioner.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

The WASHINGTON MoNUMENr-On the 4,h
INST, the corner stone of this monument was laid at
Washington II is said that not less than DO 600
strangers were in the city. Gen Quitman was
chief officer Of the day. Gen. Cadwalader com
manded tho infantry, Col. May the Cavalry The
procession consisted of the officers of the Govern
ment. public corporations literary and benevolent
societies. Firemen, Masons. Odd Fellows tooether
with military companies and private citizens 1t
took an hour TO pass any given point
The corner stone was laid by the Masons, B. b.
French, esq, performing the ceremonies as Grand
Master of the fraternity in the District. Mr.. F.
used the identical trowe and wore the same gloves
and apron with which Gen. Washington laid the
corner stone of the Capitol. The apron was work
ea by the wife of Lafayette and presented to Gen.
Washington.
The Hon. r. C. Winthrop, Speaker of the
House of Representatives, delivered the Grafton
which is said to be surprisingly eloquent.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

GUTTA PERcDA.--What is it? This question
ls asked by thousands who have heard the name
" is Gum, similar to that Of the Chaouchouct or
Indian Rubber, but susceptible Of more varied uses.
1t 10 thicker and heavier Hose and gas pipes.
boot and shoe soles, book bindings, canes buckets
bags, coaks, coats, and various other articles arc
made of and altcgethor it may be considered the
most valuable vegetable gum ever discovered.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

AS inquiries have been made Of us. by persons
who seem to suppose it necessary that Ietter IS
acceptance Of the Philadelphia nomination sbouIJ
be forthcoming from Gen. Taylor, it may be proper
to let our readers know that the New Orleans y,
pers state that up 10 the latest date of information
from the Generals residence he had not received
any official communication on the subject of HE
nomination, and could not OF course have acknovyy
edged it-.Nm INT
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

Inc Cass organs are making large drafts upon
'ne abolition papers In Western Ohio, of the ouiest
sort OF abuse of Gen. Taylor, and displaying them
as samples of Wing sentiment, while in reality
they are only specimens of party knavery for these
papers in whose vile scurrty the Locofoco press
take so much pleasure no more entitled to he
called Wing than are those of the most malignant
type OF Locoiocoism. They are of that amiabe
brotherhood of factionists, who in 1914 voted for
Blrney for President, and did their utmost to de-
feat Mr. Clay.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

Mr. Mangum threw shell into tho camp of
uen' Cass, In the U. S. Senate, on Monday the Sd
by producing ttco printed copies of the LIFE OF
GENERAL CAss," both printed at The Congression-
I" H'oDe Qgice, DIFFERING VERY ESSENTIALLY
SPoN THE rRovIso QUESTION, and one designed
for circulation at the NORTH, and the other for
circulation at the SOUTH!
Mr. Hannegan said that neither General Cass.
nor any of his friends in either House of Congress
had any thing TO do with these publicationsVtha
they would put forth no document to be circulated
In one section of the country and not the other.
Mr. Mangum replied that he had made no such
charge against Gen. Cass or his friends i'm Con
gress lie knew not who had put them forth-but
mere were the documents. They spoke for them
selves.-Erec Press
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-12

NOBLE Acr.-Gen. Taylor, in ISl4-'l5,
was captain, or perhaps Major by brevet, and
stationed with his company at Green Bay--at that
time far beyond the limits of civilization The
paymaster received from the government the ne
cessary funds to pay off the u. 5. troops, which
funds, save small amount, he exchanged for the
S,Hs OF >. ii. Platt & Co., Bankers in the city of
Cinclnnatl-Ihls was business transaction ON
private account The Paymasier proceeded to
Detroit aud there paid off the soldiers in this loco
foco Individual responsibility paper-he then pro-
ceeaed 10 Macklnaw, and there paid off the soldiers
IN Ike manners lastly he reached Green Bay
fiere again. the Paymaster, with proper official So
iennity; counted out to Captain Taylor the bills
OF ): III. Piatt & Co., Bankers, for the soldiers
Old Zach looked at the rags and said-"E hi,
the STUFF you intend to pay us?" The Paymaster
assured him II was the same he paid to the men at
Detroit Mackinaw, but says he, with knowno
wink ~ hare United States Bank Bills for yo1i
ot1cer'" 10 this Captain Taylor replied: .sSir,
my men can recere no money that an, un,cilLno
to take n'yselt-go back and get as good money!"