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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
JUDGE MCLEAN AND THE WAR.

The following letter has been furnished to the
was addressed, for publication. The pure official
position of Judge Mclean, as well as his high cha
racter, and the uniform moderation Of his political
course, imparts interest and will give weight to his
opinions:
WASHINGTON, january Z, 1915
My Dear Slr:-To all human appearance the
termination of this miserable war with Mexico is
more remote than when the first blow was struck
In my judgment II was unnecessarily and uncon-
sti'u'ionally commenced by marching our army in
10 disputed territory in the possession Of Mexico ;
and think that Congress- who unauestionablv
nave 'he power, should put an end to the war on
Just and honorable principles.
Aller agreeing upon the terms on which treaty.
should be made. they should call upon the Execu
1--WE by resolution TO offer peace to Mexico upon
that basis; and during the negotiation hostilities
should be suspended If the President shall refuse
10 40 ms m the military appropriation bills the
army should he required to take such positions ne
shall carry out the views of Congress- These bills
the President could not veto, and he would bo
bound by their requirements. This may be done
by the House.
hope Congress will refuse to issue any more
treasury notes. The notes demanded. in addition
10 those already in circulation, would flood the
'ou"'! WIN .'st description OF paper, Yuch an
emission would constitute Government bank con-
trolled and managed by n party Administrations
we have now fifteen millions of Treasury notes in
circulation, and authority 10 issue five millions
more. would not increase this circulation dol
lar, but reduce 1T as rapidly rs possible Such a
system would be ncomparably more danrerous to
the public morals and the public liberty ihan anv
other system of banking that could be devised.
To meet any deficiency ofthe revenue to nav the
current expenses Of the war, | would authorize
loans at par paying moi more than six per cent in
'erest and II loans cannot be made at this rate let
me Administration resort to a system of taxation.
winch shall cause the people TO feel the expenses Of
the war. All wars should be accompanied by \
system OF direct ard internal taxation. NOTHING
short of this can show. in addition to the sacrifice
OF HE, what we pay for military glory. This was
the policy in the better days of the republic
The late war with England was noby sustained
by the people, not only in the field but by the nav
men OF taxes. And they will sustain every ius, war
III which our country shall be involved Bat Irish;
nothing in saying that an aitemp. TO adopt such \
system OF taxation would wind up this Mexican
war IN sixty days. And this slows that the wor
should be pnt an end to. This may be done bv
Congress in ninety days, and pray God that ,hoy
may do it,
Very truly, yours.
JOHN M-Irkry
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FROM THE RIO GRANDE.

The New Orleans Picayune of 3Oth ult.. con-
tains the following intelligence -
Among the passengers on the Maria Burt. ves.
terday, came Lieut. Franklin, OF the Topograpbca,
Engineers, gallant young officer who rendered
himself conspicuous at Buena Vista as member Of
General WOODS staff by his gallan,ry Lieut.. F.
is direct from Gen WooI's headquarters at Monte
rey. which place he left on the 18th inst.
dust before he left an express was received from
SaltIilo from Col Hamramck, in the command of
thc forces 'here, stating that report had reached
him IRON source entitled TO credit that force of
MeXicans, 10000 strong, under command OF Gen.
Bnstamente, were marching down from San I.us
upon Satlllo The report even particuarizes the
points from whence the troops had been raised, but
SO frequent are the stdmpedeS upon that line very
little credit was attached to the report Our forces
there were in good condition. and perfectly willing
to be attacked whenever the enemy thought best
to make the experiment.
! Upon the receipt of this news Gen. Wool had
apprlsed the merchants at Monterey, Camargo,
Maiamorcs, and other ports, that he could afford
them no protection in the way of escorts From
another source we learn that Col Carasco, Mex
lean officer who has rendered himself rather con-
sPicuous, is at Monterey, proposing to enter into
negotiations with Gen. Wool GoT apronunciaocn-
10 against the existing Government of Mexico. and
in favor of the United States, on the part of the
States of IamauiPas, Nueva Leon, and Coahula.
He also proposes TO bring in Gen Canales. that
cowardly chief Of guerillas, who has given US so
much trouble upon the Rio Grande Col. Carasco
has been for long time residing in Matamoros
witt MS family. and appears friendly to the Amer
leans. We know not what degree of credit to
attach 70 this report
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9. Isis,
WING NATIONAL CONVENTION

Ata Meeting Of the Wing MEMBERS Of tho Son.
ate and House Of Representatives of the limited
States, held on Thursday evening. January 9th
io4o' 10 consider the propriety Of recommending a
WING NATIONAL CONVENTION. the Hon. w. p.
MANGUM, of North Carolina, was called 70 tho
Chair, and Hon. CALEB b. SMITH. of Indian,
was appointed Secretary.
After discussion and due deliberation. it was
hcsotrcd, That it is expcdient TO hold a Whip
National Convention for the purpose Of NOMINATING
Candidates for the offices of President and Vice Pre-
sldent of the United States.
And then the meeting adjourned for one week
on Thursday evening, Sd February, the meet
ing convened pursuant to adjournment, when. after
some general discussion as to the time and place Of
holding the proposed Convention, independence
Hall, M TIC City Of Philadelphia, and The secenA,
day Of Jtne, Were agreed upon.
IL ,cGs therefore Resolved. That the Nbiy Nom.
bcrs OF the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States do recommend to their friends
throughout the Union that Wing National Con-
rention be held at Independence Hall. in the CITY
of Philadelphia, on Wednesday the 9TH day of June,
io4S, Tor the purpose of nominating candidates for
the Offices of President and Vice President of tho
United States
On motion it was ordered that the proceedings
oi 'hiS meeting be published in the National Intel
Ngencer, and that all the Wing papers in the Uni
led States be requested to copy them.
Alter which the meeting adjourned sine die
WILLIE P. MANGUM, Chairman.
CAIEB IL. SMITH, Secretary.
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FOR THE SPECTATOR.

believe 1t is pretty generally understood that our
able delegate IN the Assembly, H. w. Sheffev.
does not desire or intend to be candidate for re-
election. 1t will be necessary, therefore. to have
some one else in the field to fill the vacancy and
Ill view OF this necessity take the liberty to brine
to the attention of the people of Augusta the claims
of JoHN d. lMDoDeN, Esq, who is fully qualified
In all respects for the Office in question. He is
young man Of fine talents and requirements. Of en-
larged, liberal and republican views upon all ques-
tons, whether OF State or Federal politics.
lie is entirely orthodox upon The great question
Of the basis of representation being firm nnvield-
ING and uncompromising advocate of the 3rb;ie In
s'S.-a question which may remark en- PEASANT is
ofsuch paramount and vital importance to the pao.
pie OF Weston Virginia, that they will never Weld
one inch till its final triumph.
II Mr.. lmbodcn viii consent to place his name
before the people and is elected, he will reflect
credit upon as enlightened a constituency as any
man ever represented. JUNIUS.
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CONDITION or THE TREASURY

II Iot'eT iTOIh washington says:
Money must be had in so DAYS. or the Govern.
ment will stop payment"
That's a brief commentary upon the financial
wisdom Of Mr. Folks Administration. That cen.
heinan came into power with an Overlooking Urea
ssury. For eighteen months, he has been uDon tbe
BORROW HE'S now petitionng Congress to Grant
HIM authority TO borrow sixteen millions more
ms VIII exhaust his capacity for Borrowing 60,
even Ii he gets this six per cent-which is moi
Deheved-he Will noi be able 10 get more without
1 DE. !ne banks and distressing the people In
the meantime, propositions are made in CONGRESS
Tor d"ec taxes TO sustain the credit Of the Govern
ment and deiray the expenses Of this unnecessary
war.
Considering the blood and money already spent
has not this country paid pretty dearly for the hon
n. Uhig. ~
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SENII-OFFICIAL.

CORRESPONDENCE OF THE PHILADELPHIA LEDGER
WAsHINGTow, February |, 1913.
The terms of the treaty which Gen. Scott and
Mr.. Irls have made IN Mexico and which is no.
thing but a projet, rs it is made without authority
ana not binding on either party, are, rs once in
formed you, substantially the as those offered
by MIR. buchanan, through Mr.. Trist. to the Mex
ican Commissioners, viz: The Rio Grande on the
Atlantic side, and the ella on the Pacific. The
sum money which is TO be paid for Upper Cali
fornla may be SIS, 900 600, which is decidedly too
much after the six seven battles we have FOUGHT
in sight OF the city of Mexico. The treaty conclu-
ded by Scott and Irist. you may depend on it, had
good deal to do with the difficulties that occurred
among the officers of our army in Mexico. Worth
and Pillow both denounced it.
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WHO MEETING

AT n meeting Of portion of the WHO'S of Uigb
land County, held at the Courthouse on the 9th
day of January, lS4S to take into consideration the
eXPedlency ofappointlng delegates to the NVbip
Convention to be held in the City of Richmond on
the 23d day OF February next, YHOS. JONES.
Esq. was called to the Chair, and JAMES b. CAMp.
BELL appointed Secretary.
WhereupOn, the object Of the mcetinU bavi,r
been explained by the Chairman on motion. il waS
resolved, that committee Of five persons be an
pointed by the Chairman TO draft and report pre-
amble and resolutions for the consideration of this
neeilhg; ana the following persons were appointed
as the said committee: John Sifiinrton. J. r.
Campbell, z. Ill. kinkead, @. N. Kinney and John
T.. WoOdSOn. The committee then, after consul
tatlon, made the following report:
|. Resolved, That we approve the plan of hold
ing Convention in the City of Richmond on the
Esd of February next, as eminently calculated TO
give true and correct expression of the sentiments
Of the Wing party of the State.
2. Resolved, That we appoint dele
gates and alteruaes TO represent us in said Conven
ton.
D Resolved, That we approve and adhere 10
the established usage of our party in concentralinr
the action the party by means ola National Con-
yentIon for the nomination of President and Vice
President Of the United States. and that our dele
gates or aiernates be requested to favor that mode
of organization.
This report being submitted. was unanimously
adopted by the meeting. and. upon motion Of John
Z. WOodson, they proceeded to nominate and ap-
point the following persons delegates under the
"a resolution, to represent them i'm the Convention
aforesaid James j. Campbell. Thomas Jones. A.
X. Sitliugton, Andrew Seybcrt Peter Hull. Ben
jamin b. Campbell. G.. w. Amiss. p IT, Kinkead.
G. n. Kinney. David G.. McClung. Hartman Sny-
der, G. w. Hull and w. W. Fleming: and on
motion. John G. Woodson was added to the delcra-
ton. The meeting then proceeded toappoint VIII
liam Kinney. Of Augusta, Geo. w Dice Of Pen
dlcton, and William Seymour, Of Hardy, astheir
alternates.
On motion, Resolved. That the Editors Of the
different political newspapers printed in the State
be requested topubsh the proceedings Of this meet
ing.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
THOMAS JONES, Chm.
JAMES 3. CAMPBELL, Scc'ry.
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.4nother Repot u Rnisc nc IlIud-nnr ..

'f"other Report 10 Raise Tie VTad.-Our Gov.
eminent has commenced its grand scheme Of rails
ing the wind in Mexico for deiraying the expenses
OF The war. Capt Chapman has been appointed
"Coiiector OF Internal Customs" at Maiarnorag
and has issued his circular 10 all tho inbsL,,,
In that circular he announces that after Tho Gr, .
January all taxes must be paid to him. Tle cnn.
merates the articles and establishments on which he
means to collect taxes for the benefit Of the Trea
sury of the United States. This list Of tbinrs fax
a6Ie is interesting, including cock pjis. billiard Ia
bics. gambling houses. md auVfYciorieso nj minors
The Government of the United States. bent on car
Iying the gospel aud democracy into Mexico. has
undertaken to raise the money necessary TO that
grand enterprise by collecting taxes on cock-p ifs
gambling houses, and other places where oentle'
men IN search Of recreation resort Santa Anna Is
the prince of cock-fgh;ers. Louisville Jour.
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zen SCOTT AND Gen. PEARcE.-A paragraph
IN n one OF the newspapers having limited that Gen.
scott has been recalled by Mr. Polk. on the recon-
GendatIon OF Gen. Pearcc, this gentleman has nd
dressed letter to the editor OF the Boston Post.
emphatically denying the truth of the alienation |
Bal. liner
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LEAP @gAH.-The Bratueboro' EARLE states
that ihe ladies' Of Vernon, VI. availinr them
selves Of the timchonored p7erogative of leap wear
made arrangements FOR dance on Tuesday evening"
last, invited the gentlemen, gallanicd them back
and forth, and-p0id the bills.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

1t rs stated by the St. Louis Republican. that
oniy one OF the Locotoco papers in that State has
had courage enough to publish Mr.. pok,s vn,o
Message on the River and Harbor bill. The c,n-
sequence is, that in the interior Of the State the
nocotoro leaders are telling the people that no snch
Message was ever sent 10 Congress by the prns;-
dent, and that it is--not exactly .'a WHO Iic,,-
but Wing forgery We are glad TO see hat tbe
Lccolocos are ashamed of their President. thonnh
II Is 10 be iamented that !hey are TOO much the
slaves OF party TO abandon him !-IVhir.
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THE COURT OF INQUIRY IN MEXICO.


OFFlClAL--rRoM THE UNION OF FRIDAY.
AS the original order 1.-THE General Orders of
which copy has reached here through the New
Orleans newspapers has been modified in several
respects, we have thought it proper TO publish the
order as it now stands ON the books of the Adutan,
General. to whose politeness we are indebted for a
copy II appears that the court is TO be held a,
Pueba, instead Of Perote, it being nearer to the
city Of Mexico.
SUPPLEMENTAL. ORDER.
GrNERAL oEpEUs,} WAR DEPARTMENT,
7 ApJUTANT GESERAL's OFFICE,
No. 3. Washington. Jan. II, iS4S.
The following order, received from the Secreta-
~ of War, is published for the information and
guidance of the officers concerned:
WAR DEPARTHENr, Jan. IL. 1913.
BY direction of The President the order of the
10TH instant, ins;iuting court of inquiry, with
instructions to convene in the castle of Perote
Mexico. on the 18th Of February, is changed and
modified by detailing Brevet Colonel Belknap
lieutenant colonel of the 9th regiment of infantry
member in place Of Colonel Butler, Sd Dragons
relieved aud appointing Captain S. c. Ridgey
OF the 4th regiment Of artillery, the Judge advocate
and recorder, IN place OF First Lieut. Hammond
OF the Sd regiment OF artillery
The court win assemble in the city of Puebla on
the 10Th day of February next, or as soon there.
after as practicable, instead Of the castle of Pero,e
with the same discretionary power TO adjourn from
place to place authorized in the original order f
its institution.
w. l.. MARCY. Secretary of War.
! by order r. JONES, Adjutant General.
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VIRGINIA HOUSE or DELEGATES.
Thursday. Feb. 8, 1913.
n motion Of MIR. johnson of AuUusfa

On motion Of Mr.. johnson Of Augusta.
Resolved. That the committee of PROPOSITIONS
and Grievances enquire into the evpcdiency of in
cooperating the StIunton Lodge No. 45. of the In
dependent Order Of Odd Fellows
Mr. Raymond. from the committee Of Roads and
Internal Navigation. presented a report upon pet-
lions from the county Of Augusta. relative TO the
free road between the town of Staunton and Bufa
10 Gap.
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q "FLAT DEHAt."-We are authorized 70
say that Judge Mclean never wrote letter to
Dir Polk, or to any one else. approving Of the Mex
lean wsT.-.Na'ional Intcitgenccr, FEB. 5.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09

y AT very large Wing meeting held in Pit;sburr.
ence for Mr.. Clay as next President. was Given -
Measures were also adopted procure. Tor the civ
OF Plt's5uFg, portrait Of the distinguished Patriot
Statesman '-o'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-09
IIUH. w. u. MARCY,
Secretary Of War, Washington.

O. The unmitgated recblessness of the Phla-
delphia Ledger in political matters, attracts the
attention Of our Wing contemporaries, every where
out of Philadelphia. The abusive articles aimed
at the Wing ''fools' of the Senate who have dar-.
ed to raise their voices against the grasping policy
OF the Ledger's patron saint, The President, have
brought down upon it the following home-thruss
from the n. Y. Tribune:
1.-The Philadelphia Ledger has peculiarly mo-
dest and impartial mode of arguing down those
who oppose the subjugaton and annexation of Mex
ico 1t calls them ''old grannies,' .fooIs,n and
Ga few being still unconvinced) "ISophonaores -
Yes, Dutch adventurer, Of. J. Grund) who has
been in hot pursuit of spoils ever since he landed
on cur shores. and who, by turning his coat only
three times, has managed to obtain quite snu1.
easy, weii-pad Office, occupies the leading column
m Saturdays Ledger with .ignarole of when
"Sophomorc Webster, Sophomore Benton, Sophie
more Clayton. Sophomore Pearce, Sophomore Cal
houn," &c, is the staple. He preends that il we
DON'T grab Mexico it will become powerful mo-
narchy under French Prince, who will scurb it's
pundeTers, ciccdte as rabJie, develope its resour-
ces, improve It's advantages of communication be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific, open it to immi-
grafton from France and Germany" &c-all Of
winch we are TO prevent by subjugating and an
neNlng the whole country. Truly, we are a sspro-
gressiye people" and "Sophomores" may hide
Their diminished heads, for their day sncary over"
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o. The Board of Public Works has subscribed
TO the stock Of the Louisa Railroad COMPANY. and
thereby pat an end to tho controversy on that sub
iccf
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o. We understand that orders have been recei-
we'd from the Governor setting aside the election Of
Field Officers which recently took place in the
l6OIh Regiment. and directing another TO be held.
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a ca r D.

a G. RD.
'H'HE undersigned hereby tender their sincere
thanks to the people. (and especially 10 the
Lddie) Of their charge for the numerous benefcent
iavoTs recently bestowed For these acts OF kind
ness. may 1.-THE Giver of every good and perfect
g!it' richly reward them in Spiritual blessings.
a. p. BUDDEN.
CAROLINE LUDDEN.
Parsonage Of Mt. Tabor, Feb 9, 1913.
EpISLEY'S FRESH GARDEN SEEDS for
~ sale az the store Of J. PAUL g. Co.
FEB. 3. Adjoining Valley Hotel.
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Fires in chmneys in France have recently been
prevented by placing three frames of wire work
one foot above each other, near the base Of the
chimney; no flame will pass them.
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Very truly, yours.
JOHN Mclean.
GEN SCOJ,

The New York Herald publishes an elaborate re.
port on the revenues of Mexico for the wear 1914
transmitted by Gen. Scott to the government ut
Washington, Cor its guidance. The nett omouo,
is put down at S25.9O5,348. Accompanying the
report was letter from Cen Scott, in which after
stating that the mines were principally worked nv
foreign capitalists, and the difficulty that ;yould NJ
tend the obtaining any considerable portion Of the
revenue arising from them, he says:
land In respect to other internal sources of ordi-
nary revenue, suppose t!.ey cannot bs roda
ape towards the support OF the army, except bv
lne occupation OF the State capitals and throu9b
me STATE authorities. 10 collect such revenue ii
eo'is' ana ny means OF agents Of car own, (Alexi-
can OF Ainercan,) would require hest OF civil ON
Poyees, involving much exioriion. waste and chr
ruptloR. The superintendent of ss,ch :, s,,e;cs,,
would be extremely rcpugnant to my habits and
feelings.'' anu
was TINS letter, showing the repugnance of the
General to resort to ''eXtorlion waste and corrpn
tion' In carrying out favouto measure of the Ad-
mnistration, one of the causes OF his suspenso,
from the command of the Army? Nous Te,yoas.
R Wig.
HE New York Globe, one of the Barnburners'
organs, has chrlStened the late Hunkers blaze
a. n'o""S, vi when mat eminent quack DR.. Bran
dTeih was OF the most conspicuous members nc
1.-The Cni0ersm PegetabIe Pill Conssntion.o 1t
inus speaks of the Address, written by Mir. Nc
Nean Surrogate Of that CITY:
The Surrogate's reason seems TO leave him as
Inc Term Tor which ne was appointed 10 the Surro-
ga'eshlp draws to close. During his speech. de-
iveTed after the address was read and in the eve
ning' some foolish fellow, who thought he had been
gG$sca about enough by the remarks of the Surro-
gate shut on the gas pipes, and the darkness so
frightened the Convention that there was no neces
siiy for the use of the universal evacuano Veuc
table Pills of Dr. Brandrelh. The Albany papers
inform US that the first act of the Assembly after
the Conservatives left the Capitol was to pass
OH requiring the room TO be ventilated. This bill
had been up before, and The hastv action of the
House at this time was rendered necessary to pnri
~ the mepiihc state of the atmosphere in which
Conservatism and pills had been lavshly admins
tered"
party
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PrENTIss. of the Louisville Journal, says point
ediy "A little over forty years ago, Aaron Burr
was brough; TO trial on a charge of treason for nm
deriakiug to raise within the limits Of the United
States the means Of wrestling Mexico from the do
mlnion of Spain. II was treason Hen 10 dream Of
the conquest Of Mexico. but it is no,e the HEIGHT of
patriotism 10 undertake tr' Prentiss is rio6t. for
the conquest Of Mexico, and not the dismember-
ment OF the Union, was Barr's real object
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o. Hon. Andrew Stewart of Pa, will please
accept our thanks for copy Of his very valuable
speech, exposing the 5lunders and absurdities Of
Mr.. Secretary Walkers report. BY the way. since
the Secretary has acknowledged the comfortable
little mistake Of Seven Millions how comes it that
we hear no more laudations from the Democratic
press OF his Pre,eminont financial abilities? They
are as mum as oysters