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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

In the Spectator of the Cd Of February. II .
reply, by the Rev. S. Hidebrand, to Card in IN.
S'aunton papers of the 24th ul,., signed oy David
Seig and others, wherein he denies having anv dir
hculty with the Rev. p. Shickle. and has mr.
nounced DIR. Kurz's editorial abusive and untrue
thereby casting the reflection of iasehood mon
those who had written to DIR. Kur,z ON the sub;ect
In reply, we can only say, we are prepared tn
prove that the difficulty alluded to in the Gard did
exist: we are also prepared to subsiantiate DR..
hurtzs editorial, Except small misiake-instsad
OF saying in the Valley of Va, it was said through
the Valley-which was corrected SO suon as found
out' Of which fact Mr.. Hidebrand has long since
been aware) by notes taken at the time of Mr.. >.
review or the Book, Why are you Lutheran.
upon winch the communication to the Doctor and
his editorial were based. To the correctness ~
these, some 80 or 40 respectable persons as anv in
the neighborhood of Churchville have attested in
the form Of written certificate Now we AGAIN call
for committee Of dsinterested men, (each nariv
choosing for thenselvcs,) and as the truth is never
AFRAID OF light. we reasonable objections
to this mode of settling this affair." and we are will.
Ing to abide the decision Of such committee.
III. TEAFORD,
w. j. WELDON.
E. ROUBERBUSH,
DAVID SEIG.
PETER BRIGHT,
r. III. HOLLAND.
o. In the first Gard that appeared, the ptlntes
made us say Council of the Evangelical and Iii.
theran Church," it ought to have been Eyanqeli.
cal Lutheran.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16
j. ID. IMBODEN

Mr.. EDIToR-I infer from communication in
your last paper that Hugh w. Shelley, Esq. will
not be candidate for reelection to the next Cen
eTa Assembly OF Virginia. 1t therefore becomes ne
cessary for us to look around for some suitable in
diyldual to fill his place, and in doing so can
think OF no one better qualified than Mai. JoHr
MARSHALL MCCUE, who is Familiarity known to
large proportion OF The voters ofold Augusta He
IS practical man, and one whose political princi-
PIES are so wen Known that | deem it unnecessary
to say more than that he is sterlino VVbig IL
MAJ. McCUE will consent TO become a candidate
and IS elected, am satisfied that old Augusta will
be ably and faithfully represented on his part
A VOTER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

WING MEErINe.-A meeting of Wings of Rich
mond was held on Tuesday evening, the lst inst.
at which 5. 5. BAXTER, Esq, presided The Com
pller thus reports its action
a committee reported resolutions, which were a.
dopted with only one dissenting voice By these
LIST, The Chairman was directed to appoint so dele
gates to the State Convention in February d
The meeting abstaned from expressing preference
between the distinguished men that have been men
TONED as candidates, leaving the delegation FROM
the city unramoiled, to adopt the best measures to
secure concentrated and efficient action: and Sd !,
was declared that NATIONAL CoNvsNrIoN is ne
ceSsaTy for this purpose, and that the meeting was
not reluctant to conide in its nomination.
The matter Of the Presidency having been dis
posed OF In manner universally acceptable, other
subjects were waived. and the meeting adjourned
in harmony and good feeling
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

oAGE SveGEsTIoN.-Our neighbors Of the Au-
guSta democrat have proposition from soldier Of
the war Of 1912, in the event of a refusal OF sun
plies by the present Congress, to carry on the war
by s"bscription!i We think the plan of the
buckingham Register is decidedly better That
paper thinks that 'a cheering voice. and ''resolu-
tions strongly expressive Of their (the Democrats
patriotic feelings On this subject" might .snerye
the arm of the Executive in vigorous prosecution
OF the war" The latter, certainly, has the merit
OF costing nothing, and besides there is no risk to
be incurred in carrying it out.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16
FOR SALE,

w II have IN store and offer for sale on the best
terms for Cash or to punctua customers =.
5,0O0 lbs. prime new Bacon.
1000 lbs do Laguira Coffee.
2,200 lbs. Superior Brown Sugar.
5OO lbs. do. Crushed do.
3UO lbs. 90. Pulv'd. do.
| Tierce new Rice.
hid. and Iierces good DIolasses
so bushels Dry Apples.
500 lbs. Iallow Candles.
80 sacks Liverpool Salt-Beside,
so pieces rs and IA Bro Sheetincs
so do. new style Prints, very cheap. and
many other styles of New Goods, which, together
reduced prices for Cash or produce.
WHITE g. CO..
Staunton, Feb IS, 1913.
Eg5 Democrat please copy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16
DEATH OF CAPTAIN IRWIN.
Cry OF MEXICO, Jan. 10. Is4s


To-day universal gloom was spread over the
army by the death of Capt. JAMES r. IRWIN, Act
ing Quartermaster General, after a few DAYS i'll
ness from pneumonia. Captain Irwin was ora
duate of the Military Academy, and a native of
Franklin county, Pennsylvania. His position as
sluarternaster General has been ore Of the most
laborious and attended with endless trouble but b.,
military talent and business capacity enabled him TO
discharge the duties deyolving upon him with sur
passing facility His loss at this time will be most
seriously teit throughout the army. But there is
one place his loss will be more strongly manifest
1t is In the bosom OF his relatives and acquantan
ceS' laIs heightened, gentemanly, and dignified
character was equaled by few and surpassed by
nonc-honest in all his transactions with mankind
and liberal with his charily-warm- hearted to-
wards his trlends-and enemies he had none, but
was warmly beloved by all who knew hirn-brave
chivalrous, and enthusiastic upon the field of battle
ne narrowly escaped in many OF the desperate and
hard contested actions in this valley. He was the
very Personlllcaton OF the noble soldier and mag
unanimous gentleman. 'sPeace to his ashes--e;eT
nal honor to his memory Corr. " o. Delta.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

SUsP ENsIoN OF Gen. ScoTr-The following
strong censures of the course of the President TO
wards Gen. Scott, from the ~ Y. Journal of
Commerce paper that is generally supporter OF
the measures of the Administration:
"Public opinion here is nearly or quite unanimous
in condemning the act, as harsh and uncalled for.
especially in view Of the campaign which, amid a
thousand difficulties and dangers, and with such
inadequate means, he has conducted to SO success
iui termination. Fortunately the Administration
cannot strip him of the laurels he has won. what.
ever may be the forms Of humiliation to which thew
subject him, or the deeper humiliation 10 which
they subject themselves. 1t was right enouph to
order Court Martial for the investigation of the
case, but to assume in advance that the Command
erin Chief was wrong, and his subordinate RIGHT
TO suspend Gen. Scott and restore Gen. Worth
to his command,-tbus inflcing double censure
upon the former,-is, in our opinion, going far be-
yond the limits Of Proprety, and deserves to be Sc
verely censured in its turn"
The editor adds eff Gen. Scott committed +,
fault IN regard to the army correspondence, the Ad
mlnstration have committed greater one ; and the
more inexcusable as it was done delibcrately.v
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

MORE OF OLD lacks LETTERs-The Wash
ington correspondent of the N. Y. Tribune writes
as follows:
ut IS rumored-and on good authority wiihal-
nuttered the Voisces so much on its reception-
There is one, it is said in possession of Mr.. Score
tary Marcy, much more pungent, more sarcastic.
more indignant, though not The less refined in ex-
preston, or admirable in conception. This the
Secretary probably thinks might do injury to the
Pu9ic service fPubllshed-and from prudential
and patriotic motives, therefore, suppresses it,
But the end is not yet--there is some fun vet in
reSerye.' ~ "
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16
ANOTHER LETTER FROM VERMONT
November 81, lS45.

\, November 81, 1S45.
Slr--liaving tested the value of Wistar,s Raj.
sam OF Wild Cherry, take pleasure in giving to
yeu the iacis In my own case, for your own salts
iaction and the benefit ofothors One wear arn I,st
April was violently attacked with severe cold
ana cough, with much pain in my side, which was
considerably swollen. | applied to a number Of
physicians but obtained no relief, and they told me
mat II did not get help immediately INV case
would be doubtful. 1t Was my good fortune al that
crincai moment TO take up paper containing a no.
tice OF Nisiar's Balsam ofWid Cherry. and ,b;nI-
ing 1t to be what needed, sent some distance IN
procure bottle, as it not then kept in our vi.
cini'y, and to my establishment, received from
that one bottle immediate relief
now keepi by me constantly, as find nothing
SO good tor common colds, and do cheerfulIv recon-
mend 1t TO all as being an article of great merit
hoping that others may by the early use of this VAL
liable remedy, be saved from an unlimely crave
p, JAMES KING.
Iunbridge, Orange Co, VT
None genuine unless signed I. BUTTS ON tho ,xr,n
, 10. For sale by Wholesale and Retail he n %
oERkELEf and A. d. WREN, in Stauntop AMI r.
druggists and Dealers in Medicines generally in W.
! H'''" Feb. l6. lStS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,

0NG RED BEET, Early Turnip rooted
Beet; Six weeks, White Kidney. and Lima
Beans Early York. and Large DrGmhead Cab
66age; Early Horn Carrot Long Green and Early
Frame Cucumber; Royal Cabbage Lettuce: Sill
ye' Skin Onion; Landreth's extra early, eariv
frame, Royal Dwarf Marrowfat, Blue Imper;,;
and Bishops Dwarf Prolific Peas; Manmotl,,
F PUMPKIN Long Scarlet. and Red Turnip Radish
Corn, Sc, &c. Flower Seed, for sale by
ROBERT COwAN.
Staunton, Feb. Is, ls46,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

TIE Army But.-Mr. Miller. on the Sfh in.
slant, addressed the Senate for the purpose Of show
ing that the forces asked for by this bill, were
not necessary for the relief Of our army in Mexico
for the attainment of any of the objects specified
by the President at tho commencement All the
objects which had been originally presented, he
thought, had been attained and to send out new
troops would be TO commence q new war with new
objects in view.
Mr.. NJ declared that peace was now in our pow.
or. But if we pass this bill we shall authorize a
war Of conquest which would end in the annihila-
ton of all Mexico
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16
EIGHTH OF JANUARY CELEBRATION
AT BUENA VISTA

Dinner was ivcn by the Democratic officers
OF the Virginia Regiment, at Buena Vista, ON the
9Th OF January. The Enquirer publishes great
number OF toasts which were drunk on the occasion.
We have room but fora few
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY Lieut.: V. E. Geiger, Virginia Regiment
The Federal Union Founded in the wisdom and
patriotism of the heroes Of the Revolution, for the
oeneh, and protection Of the ,choie country; when
II shall become destructive Of these ends ssit is
The right OF The people to abolish it,"
By Lieut.. ilaruan, Virginia Regiment. Jno. G..
Calhoun: The brightest star in the galaxy of A.
merican statesmen. The heart of every true
Southron throbs with patriotic emotion at the men
by Lieut.. Hartman, Virginia Regiment. An
drow Jackson:
.'slc was man, take him all in all;
we ne'er shall look npon his like again"
by Lieut.. Hartman, Virginia Regiment. The
mountains OF Virginia: Many Of us are bound TO
them by the strongest ties-especally the Bachc-
lors.
-. BY Lieut.. Lewellen, Virginia Regiment
Thomas hitchie-the Napoleon ofthe Press: With
Suc'' an ADVOCATE, democracy can and must iri-
umph.
BY Lieut. Geiger, Virginia Regiment. Univer-
sal Suffrage The only true basis Of universal free
DOM ''''
by Lieut. Lewellen, Virginia Regiment. James
buchanan His strict adherence 10 the principles
OF De'nocracy and unwaverng regard for the rights
OF the South entlte him their suflra res in IS4S
by 1t: Col. Wilcox, I'd Miss. Reg't., Gnvited
gueSt.) The entire suiguga,ion of Mexico; and with
our Cook and Shpmaher, though Young in the ser
wee, we will Wode trumphanily through every diff
nculty, whether ROsoGn on the Gulf or in the BEa
mare ct Southern Mexico, and our Co.se shall be rs
D!ytte as Partridge in August, and our Dens as
brilliant as Rhoderic Dhu's favorite Highland Han,
per.
General, Gan invited guest y detained from par,i.
cpation IN the festivities ofthe day. by official bust
ness. Tie 9Th ofJanuary Consecrated and ca
non"ed IN the annals of our country by the victory
oi ne" oFieans-iet the enemy who dares invade
our shores, beware how he boasts of Roo,v md
Beauty" anu
BY I'LL The Committee of Arrangements: II
they are as good at fighting their enemies as thew
beat" u ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

"BREADsTUFFs-A letter from London bv the
Acadia states that recent return of the ouantitv
OF breadstufis imported into Great Britain durin1
the sixteen months following the repeal of the corn
laws, shows that from June %, 1916, to NoyeTn
Der D. iS4I there were entered for home con
ZION 1851 ,2o2 quarters Of all sorts of grain and
meal. This is at the rate Of twelve millions of
quarters per annum. The officers of the Board of
Trade state that, after a careful estimate the actu
al expenses. including insurance. damages. and
charges of all kinds, is the enormous amount of
Sf33, 452,U5. The average annual amount paid
to foreigners under this head has been about five
millions sterling, but during the past year it has
been twenty six millions. and the Times asks
How is 1t possible there should not be great dis
tress IN all branches of commerce, decline in the
consumption of less necessary commodities. and an
ultimate loss 10 the revenue, when so much had In
be paid In addition to the average outgoings? p"
As the foregoing statement is no doubt correct. If
should nave general publicity The report of the
English Board Of Trade proves beyond the shadow
or a doubt that the immense and unusual imports
caused the unprecedented commercial and financial
revulsion in Great Britain during the last wear. II
is the English Board of Trade Uersus the limited
States Secretary Of the Treasury. who in opposi
ton TO all experience, common sense facts. and f.
CURES, contends that low duties and by conse
quence large imports, calculated to make us
grow rich. nationally and Individually, Mons
UerTons. Meantime the people generally should
be permitted to see the disastrous consequences OF
large imports into Great Britain Corr. MI Int
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

WING NATIONAL CONvENTIoN-Th time and
place for holding a National Convention, as our
readers are aware, have already been fixed upon
by the Wing members of Congress. We congra-
tulate our Wing friends on this happy movement,
and predict that the nomination of that Con.
vention Will be in accordance with the popular
WILL that it will be received with joy by every true
Wing in the country, and that most decisive vic
tory over lOco(ocosm will be obtained.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

e5- We understand from good authority that the
directors OF the Louisa Railroad Company were to
nave held meeting on last Monday for the pur-
pose of letting out thrESlance Of their road from
Charlottesville to the Eastern base of the Blue
Ridge at Blair Park, opposite Cox's Tavern. and
that the grading was to be finished by the LIST Of
January and the supersructure by the LIST of June,
1919. On the 10 miles already let between two
and three hundred hands are now at worl,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

The Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun (locotoco) makes the following anuuncaton
Things have happened here within the last
week which will tend to render Gen. TAYLOR the
nominee of the Wing National Convention, and
ac,th Mr.. Ctays appreciation and add
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

CHLoRoFoRM FOR INsANIrY.-The Rochester
Advertiser reports recent application Of chloro-
form to lady ''afllicted with insanity'' She was
perfectly frantic and all previous attempts to soothe
or make her sleep had failed. In one minute after
the inhalation of the chloroform she was in tran
gull slumber, so continued about half an hour, and
then aWOke, comparativeIy calm
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

REDUCTION OF WAGEs.-The manufacturers
are beginning to reduce the wages of their opera
tves The Stark Mills at Manchester have aIrea
dy adopted this course, as the only one to save
them from continued losses in their business. Bos
ton Irap
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16
MIR. WILMOT.

This distinguished Democrat, it seems, is deter
mined to have justice at the hands of Messrs Ritch
lie and Buchanan. In the House of Representa-
hves, on the 7th instant, he obtained leave to
make personal explanation, and proceeded to
comment on an attack made upon him in the Gun
ion," a few days previous.-He was very severe
OH its Editor, as well as Mr. Buchanan, and init
mated that the hostility manifested towards him
arose from an unwillingness on his part to attach
himself to particular aspirant for tho Presidency
There is no doubt that this is the true reason and
that Mr.. Buchanan is that particular aspirant
He denied that he had separated himself from
the Democratic party by any act, public private,
and that his course had been in obedience to the
known views Of his constituents.
He charged Mr.. Buchanan with (what is very
true) having opposed the late war with Great Br-
tain, and also with having been instrumental in de-
feating the election of Mr.. Woodward to the Uni
ted States Senate, from Pennsylvania.
In his examination Of Mr.. Ritchie's political
course, Mr. w. declared that the venerable editor
had done more to break down the Democratic par
~ than any other man in the United States-tha,
there were not twenty five democratic members Of
the last House who had not been directly or indi
recly assaied by him and that too after having nc
longer ago shan 1887 come, like mendicant up
on his knees, begging for admission into the de-
! mocratic ranks
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16
Nj A Z z ED

In Richmond, on Thursday, February Ard hr a..
lev. Joseph C. Styles, WM. p. PEYroN. esq Of
montgomery, to Miss ELIZABETH MuNFoRp. of Rich.
On Sunday evening the 9th of February b Oh, D.
VIZ; " aniess, Mr. MATTHEW Owls, of Highland co
10 Miss JANE KELLEY. of Pocahortas Co Va. o''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

o. In the House of Delegates bill has been
engrossed for railroad from Covington to Charles
'on' kanawha The present Legislature has been
emphaticaly 'ro'hT'ng one; and we have every
evidence that Virginia is waking up to her true
interests
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16
A u 81 IN O Ns-
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY l6. lsas

20 we have received the proceedings of Wing
meeting purporiing TO have been held at New Hope.
The caption of which casts some doubt on our mind
as to their genuineuess. Should this doubt be re.
moved, however, we will publish them with plea
sure.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

In late letter from Washington, we find the
following remark 81 have often wondered WHY
some Locofocos continually refer to Mr.. Clay as
having 50 much Influence. 1t is the unwilling tr-
ou'e which greatness wrings from inferior infeli
gences. Why, children scared to bed by some hor-
rid ghost, could not be more haunted with the DOW
er OF the invisible spirit that overawes them than
these men are with Mr.. Clay"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

The project of changing the constitution Of the
board OF Public Works, says the Richmond Times,
mas been seriously considered by members of the
Legislature during the present session. A bill for
this purpose was reported in the House, few DAYS
since, by Mr.. Perrow, Chairman of Select Com
mittee
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

majority Of the Democratic members Of the
Pennsylvania Legislature have nominated James
Buchanan for the Presidency. Mr.. Dallas cast
ing vote in favor OF the Tariff of 1916 killed him.
whilst Mr.. Buchanau's vote for the now denounced
Tariff of 1872 gave him the nomination! What
will Mrs. Grundv say TO that?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

PUNCH ON Mr.. BANcRoFr-Our Minister haa
fallen under the ptess hands OF Punch. He is
somewhat addicted TO speech making on festive oc.
casIons, and is thus hit off by Punch The follow
ing report of speech is found in late number OF
that periodical.
The distinguished foreigners present. especial
~ Mr. Washington jackson Were greeted and that
distinguished American arose amid thunders of an
pause.
''tle explained how Broadway and Cornhill were
lii fact the same. He showed how washington
was in fact an Englishman, and how Franklin
would never have been an American. but for his ed
ucation as Printer in Lincolu's Inn fields. He
declared that Milton was his cousin, Lock his an
ceStor, Newton his dearest friend, Shakespeare his
grandfather, more or Leslie vowed that he went
tears Of bFinish anguish on the pedestal OF Charin1
CToss-!issed with honest fervor the CLAW of Run.
nymede-that Ben Johnson and Samuel-iha, pnne
and Dryden, DIR. Watts and Swift were the dar
IIngs OF his hearth and homo, as of ours, and in a
speech OF about five and thirty minutes, explained
to repeat or remember"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

0oOIHERN LITERARY MEssENGER.-The Feb
TuaIy NO. OF this truly valuable Southern periodi-
cal is before us. On looking over it we find it
sus'ains fully its previous high reputation under its
present Editor, Mr.. JOHN II. Tgonpsov
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

1.-The bill extending the limits of tho Corpo.
ration OF Stanton has passed the Senate and is
therefore law
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

Va'oeventy-tw' deaths occurred in our Army a,
ferote, from the 3lst Of October to 3lst Of De
cember, and among the number we regret to see
the name ofour former townsman, Mr.. WILLIAM
KURrZ
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

The joint weight of the two Miss M,co,,hor,
VINO are now singing in New York, is said to be
exactly four hundred and thirty pounds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-02-16

" We have received the February No. of the
Southern Planter. 1t is as usual filled with choice
articles on agricultural subjects, original and Sc
lected