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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26
THE
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.
3. B. MINOR, ESQ, Principal.
Board Of Trustees.

-etee
1t. Req. Wm Meade Pres. DR.. F. T. Striking,
Reu. I. r. CdsHeman, NJ c. Kinney,
Ale1. III. H. Stuart, r. S. Brooke,
William Kinney James Points.
Ihos. J. Niche,
YSHIS Institution will be opened on the LIST day
- of November, in the spacious and handsome
building just erected for its accommodations in the
town Of Staunton. 1t will be under the manage
ment of Is. b. MINOR, Principal who will be as
sisted by teachers OF the highest qualifications.
TERMS for Session of | 0 months One half
payable in advance, the remainder at the middle of
she session.
Board, including washing, $l2O 90
Primary Preparatory Department, en-
bracing photography, reading, writing
and the elements of geography and arith-
metic, 90 90
All the branches Of English, 80 90
Making Board and Tuition in English,
&C., $40 to l50.s
Any one Ancient or Modern Language, $50 90
Music on the piano, guitar and harp, each, 40 90
Use of instruments, 500
General exercise in singing, in which the
whole school will be expected to engage,
(incuding the music books) 500
These exercises in singing have been found to
exert very happy influence in strengthening the
voice, developing musical talent, affording variety
and recreation, and aiding discipline
The Principal would not embark in this enter
prise but with the determination to make the Ins
tuition of the highest order His efforts will be
constantly directed to imparting to the pupils sound
instruction, and TO training their characters, espec-
ally those of the boarders, under the most salutary
tnoral and religious influence
November 8, l847.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

Party GooD.-An old lady living on one of
the Telegraph lines leading from this city. observ-
ed some workmen digging hole near her door
She inquired what it for :? ..To put up post
for the Telegraph" was the answer Wild with
fury and alright, she incontinently seized her bon
net, and ran 10 her next neighbor with the news.
"Whai do you think" she exclaimed in breathless
haste, They're settln up that cussid paragraph
right agIn my door, and now reckon body can't
spank child, or scold hand, or chat with
neighbor, but that plaguy hng'il be blabbn it
over creation wont stand it. I'll move ripht
away where there amt none Of them onnateral fix
ms"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

LEGISLATIVE INcJDENr.-An exchange paper
says that in the New York Legislature. a mem
Der paused in the midst Of remarkably wordv
speech, to take glass of water Another mem
Der, named Bloss, rose to point Of order. Every
body started, wondering what the pont Of order
was. What is it, asked the Speaker. 81 think.
sir" replied Bloss, "it is out Of order for ,cind
null to 90 by water"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

A HARMLESS FANCY.-Our Washington cor.
respondent says that Mr.. Richie published his
comments on Mr.. Cahoun's speech three days be-
fore he published the speech iiself-thereby CIV
ing the commentary in advance of the text.
Well Why not let Mr.. Richie amuse himself
oy putting the cart before the horse if it peases
him. 1t may look little odd; but we cannot be-
lieve there is the smallest danger that the cart will
run away with the horse even under Mr. Ritchie's
driving = Charleston .Ns,rs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

The following anecdote of Mr.. Webster is told
by correspondent of the Cleaveand Herald. as an
illustration Of the "uncertainty of worldly fame"
and The folly of making the controlling object of
life:
A few years since, but before the "Great North
ern Railroad" passed through his farm, he was on
his way to the Old Homestead. He took the
stage at Concord, n. H., and had for companion
very old man. After some conversation he as
certaned that the old man was from the neighbor-
ing town of Salisbury, and he asked him if he ever
knew Captain Webster2"
surely did" said the old man, "and the Can
tain was a brave and good man, sir, and nobly did
he fight for us, with Gen. Stark, at Bennington
''Did he leave any children ?' said Mr.. Webster.
ooh, yes, there was Ezekiel, and think Dan
iel"
"And what has become of them 2" asked Mr..
Webster
"Why, Ezekel-and he was powerful man
sir-I have heard him plead in court often yes.
sir, he was powerful man, and fell dead while
pleading at Concord"
"Well," said Mr.. Webster, 'and what became
of Daniel 90
''Daniel-Danel." repeated the old man.
thoughiinlly, "why, Daniel, | believe, is lawyer
about Boston, somewhere"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

S.GAcIry OF THE ELsPHANr.-The tragicaI
event at the Nlenagerle. resulting in the death of
poor Kelly, has made the Elephant the chief lion
of Philadelphia, says the CITY Item" A morn
ing or two after the terrible occurrence the daring
Dresbach took him into the ring for the purpose OF
dressing his wounds, made by sundry thrusts of
pixies lances and ptchorks, in the efforts 10 sub
due him. The Elephant appeared to be ill at ease,
and sought to attract the attention of Driesbach.
by gently fonding him with his trunk, and then
pointing 10 his loot, slightly raising it from the
ground, and in various ways challenging particular
notice. This aroused Dresbach's curiosity, and
on inspection he discovered he had run large
splinter of white pine into his foot Pincers were
procured and the piece extracted, at which the joy
Of the monster knew no bounds, and he repeatedly
thanked Driesbach in the only way that an Ele-
plant can thank any one. 1t is curious that he is
quite friendly now with Driesbach, although for
SIX years he has sought repeatedly to kill him
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

NATIONAL GRATITUDE.-The Senate have con
frmcd the nomination of John Mcpherson. F,so
OF Virginia, as Charge to Genoa. The new world
has repaid her debt to the old. Genoa gave Anne
RIGA Columbus: America has given Genoa Nc
Pherson. that famous discoverer who first brought
to light the ''eminent ability of this administra
ton.--Rich Rep
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

REMARKABLY CooL.-Sir Walter Scott tells
story ola gentleman, who, itritated at some mis-
Conduct OF his servant, said 'John, other you or
must quit this house" every we'll :" said John
"where will your honor % gsugiug TO Z"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

Swift, abiding in letter to the frequent instan-
ces Of a broken correspondence, after long alb
sence, gives the following natural account Of the
causes :-"Ai first, one omits writing for little
while; and then one stays little while longer to
consider OF excuses; and at last grows desperate,
and one does not write at all !"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

FULLER.-This well known author Of ''British
Worthless" wrote his own epitaph, as it appears in
Westminster abbey. Itconsists of only four words,
but it speaks volumes, viz: "Here lies Fullers
earth"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

treaties he always promised obedience; but these
promises were but the kindness of affection, no
sooner made than forgotten, for his eyes were fixed
on heaven, and his increasing strides also indicated
that his heart was also there. Mrs. Burns last APP
preach to the barnyard found him stretched ON a
mass OF straw, looking abstractedly on planet
which, IN clear, starry sky, 'shone like another
moon,' and having prevailed on him to return to
the house, Instantly wrote, as they stand, the fol-
lowing sublime verses, TO Mary i'm Heaven. ,
which have thrilled through many breasts, and
drawn tears from many eyes, and which will live
the noblest of the lyrics of Burns while sublimty
ana pathos have responding charm in the hearts
OF ScOtSmen:
TO MARY IN HEAVEN.
Thou lingering star, with less'ning ray,
lhat lov'st to greet the early morn,
Again thou usher'st i'm the day
My Mary from my soul was torn.
o Mary dear departed shade.
Where is thy place OF hlissful rest2
Scest thou thy lover lowly laid2
Hearst thou the groans that rend his breast
That sacred hour can forget?
Can forget that hallow'd grove,
where by the winding Ayr we met,
10 live one day Of parting love2
Eternity will not efface
mn noSe RECORDS dear OF transports past;
The image ofour last embrace,
All little thought we twas our last!
Ayr gurgng kissed his pebble shore,
oerhung with wildwoods, thick'ning green ;
The fragrant birch, and hawthorn hoar,
Iwin'd am'rous round the raptur'd scene.
he flowers sprang wanton to be press'd,
ne birds sang love on every spray,
I'LL soon, too soon, the glowing west
PROCLAIMED the speed Of the winged day.
Stlil DER these scenes my mem'ry wakes,
And fondly broods with miser care!
lime but the impression deeper makes
AS streams their channels deeper wear.
My Mary, dear departed shade!
Where is thy blissful place of rest2
See'st thou thy lover lowly laid
Hearst thou the groans that rend his breast
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

HOUSEWIFE AMUsEMENrs.-A pain-spoken wo-
man recently visited married woman, and said
to her
"tiow do you contrive to amnse yourself?"
Amuse :, said the other, starting: 'do you not
know that have my housework to do?"
EYES," was the answer 81 see that YOU have it
TO do, but as it is never DONE concluded that Won
must have some other way of passing your time.o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26
REV. r.. w. BAILEY, PRINCIPAL

Mas. BAILEY continues her instructions in the Music
and French Departments.
Miss ELIzABErH BAILEY, from Portland, is engaged
60 instruct classes in Drawing and Painting.
Miss CoRNELIA X. SroCKBkIDGE, from Bath, Maine,
tcH be connected ,D,u The school at the opening She
treu Miss Bailey is approved teacher and Uit be
retained If The patronage Of the school toH Justify IL.
The CoUasE OF STUDIES embraces a liberal Educa-
ton prescribed in the best collegiate institutes of the
country. The English studics--cmbracing Grammar,
Rhetoric and English Compositions continued thro'
the whole term Of the young lady's residence at the
Seminary.
The ACADEMIC YEAR commences on the first Mon
day Of September and closes the last week in June
VACATION July and August.
The Academic year is divided into ttco sessions Of
Gue months each. The first session closes the first
Of February and the second the last Of juno There
pacdtion bet,peen them. few days of recess
ly are given at Christmas.
Pupils may enter at any timc and are charged from
the time they enter No deductions made for alb
unless of sickness, strict necessity.
This Seminary has been in successful operation Cor
five years under its present organization steady
patronage, which has averaged about so pupils.
The building is large, commodious and centrally
placed in heathiu and quiet Town in the fruitful Val
ley of Virginia
The whole arrangements secure TO young ladies the
best protection family discipline, united with efficient
progress in mental education.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

VIRGINIA AND OHIo.-The Commissioners ap-
pointed to settle the boundary between Virgiria
and Ohio are all in Washington, and held pre-
limInary meeting on the 10Th inst. They consist
on the part OF Virginia, of William c. Rives of AL
bemarie, George w. Thompson of Wheeling, and
William Green of Cupeper-and on the part OF
Ohio, of Messrs. Thomas Ewing, John Brouph
and John Collier
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26
GEN. TAYLOR.
The Washington correspondent of the Pittsburg

The washington correspondent Of the Pittsburg
Gazette, relates the following incident:
General" said one of Taylor's officers, now in
public life, "tell me if you are a Wing or Demo
crat. Some say you are the one, and some the o.
ther, which is true2" The response was charac-
terlstic enough. CAS- an officer of the army in the
public service, am neither. But when the ques-
lion is plumply put TO me, as row, am full blood
ed Wing, and one quarter over''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

" BOXES and Cask of Cheese, Of superior
y quality, in store, and for sale by
EsNov. 10. J. G. RIDGWAY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY.
STANTON, VA, lS17.
Il r. r. nj s .

" & % $ " lN ID So
REV. FRANCIS MCFARLAND, D. D., President.
lCol. James Crawford, Req. s. j. Lore,
Rcp. Wm Broom, Jacob Baylor. Esq,
Adam, Link, Esq, Maj j. NJ Nc Cue,
John NC Cue, Esq, Nm. M. Tate, Esq,
Dapid Fults Esq, j. A. Cochran. Esq,
DIR. "A. Waddetl, Rev. b. NJ. Smith,
Rev. j. Hendrcn, ID. d., Capt. Kenton Harper.
WIN. Frazier, ESQ, Secretary.
ALEx'R. S. HALL, ESQ, Treasurer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

ono BUSHELS prime White Corn FOR sale
SUI by DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Stanton, Sept. 8, 1847.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26

EcLfPsEs IN lS4S.-There will be six eclipses
this year-fOur of the sun, and two of the moon.
March ., partial eclipse of the sun, visible
March ~, total eclipse of the moon, visible
April 3, eclipse of the sun, invisible August %.
another eclipse of the sun, invisible. September
IL, total C. r>e IF the moon, visible. Septem-
Der n, eclipse of the sun, invisible.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26
EXPENSES FOR SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.

Scientific and Literary Course, per SEES
sion Of five months, from $i2 to SIS.
Latin and Greek, either or both, TO-
French, 10.
II two all the above languages ia
ken, the whole charge for them is Is
In no instance, however, is charge Of
than $25 Session made for any
selection, or all the dboue named branch
together.
Former pupils may join any single class
in the Scientific and Literary course for
S. per Session, and in this she will
be required to submit written compost
tons with the class monthly.
Incidcntals for Rents, so cents.
The pupil is liable TO other charge
ccpt in tho Music DEPARTMENT. For
Lessons on Piano Forte and in vocal mu-
sic, with of Piano, $50.
Lessons Guitar, if added to Piano, $40
if alone, $40.
Drawing and Painting, 10.
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BOARDING.

BOAdO1NG.
Boarding in respectable and genteel families can be
procured for from SsS to $40 per month.
PAYMENTS.
The bills for tuition payable in advance, at the
close of the Session settled by bond bearing interest
from the commencement of the Session.
August Is, lS47.
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remarkable exemplifcatlon of the truth that
every youth in the land has in his power to fash
Ion and mould his fortune he pleases, is found in
the eventful life of the late Senator FAIRFIELD. of
Maine. He commenced life as sailor boy, after
wards became master of vessel, then a member
OF the Legislature of his State, Representative
In Congress, Governor of the State, and lastly
member of the Senate of the United States, where
he died, beloved and respected by ALL
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26
LAGUIRA COFFEE.

lust received 1000 pounds of Prime quality
" for sale at very small advance Tor Cash
J. BRANDEBURG,
Dept. 10. Opposite Spectator Office
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-26
JUST Keceired,

ON BOXES fine Tobacco, to retail at IS ots.,
~ part Sun Cured.
yulJ is. CT. COCHRAN D. co.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-10-21
Fog CAfs.


THUS it appears, by the very worst showing.
TINT Gen. Taylor will be elected by a majority
of i ! in tho Electoral college. He could there
fore afford to lose Geo-g ia and New Jersey. and
still be chosen President. We have put the case
thus strongly, that our friends may See what
they are able to accomplish.
In claiming G eorgia for Gen TayIor, We ar.
sustained by the mos. nndouhted' testimony from
reliable sources. The recent Congressional elcc
tons ford no evidence Of the strength Of Gen.
Taylor, or indeed of tho real strength of the
Wing party OIL the popular vote; for, in two Of
the heavy l,ocoIoco districts cur friends suffered
the elections to go BY default. As il is there has
been large Wing gain, exceeding by FIVE hun
drcd votes all TIE Wing calculations that compu
ted the State as certain tor Gen. TAYLOR Our
estimate comedies to C,ss, OHIO, which we do
not believe lie will obtain In the southern tier
Of counties, Gen. TayIor's vote will be largely
increased. Indians stands in the same category
and is likely to be Influenced By the same causes
A great reaction is gong on in Illinois; but we
doubt if Cas- can be deprived Of her vote. From
Wisconsin there is much more encouraging in
tclhgonce.--N. Anne ri"an.
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Public Sale.

The subscriber will sell at Public Sale,
on the premises Oh TUESDAY, Novem
Der 18th, all that piece or parcel Of Land
formerly owned by Henry Woodroe. sit
uated on the south side of Octoraro Creek
and bordering on the same, and adjoin =
lug the lands of John SwiSher, Patrick
Ewing, Stephen Woodroe and others,
containing 60 ACRES mole or less The
improvements consist of large two Sto
~ Dwelling House, nearly new) with
spring of good water near the door, and
other necessary out-houscs. The quality
of the land is good and very susceptible
of improvement, there is also young
orcherd on this land. Title undisputablc.
The terms of sale are, third of the
purchase money in cash on the day of
sale, third in months. and the re-
naming third in - months the last two
payments to bear interest from dav of
sale. Sale to commence at O'Clock, on
said day. ROBERT NESBITT.
*Village Record copy is. and sen d
bill to this Office. Oct 81 st
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-10-21
Florida Election,
TALAHAssEE, Oct II, 1913.
To the Editor Of the Bait Patri Of

To the Editor Of the Bait Patri Of
The Wings Of Florida have achieved
a most Overwhelming triumph 1t has
been rout, rather thar fight. Cabell
is certainly reelected to Congress by a
majority OF probably upwards OF 500
and Gen. Brown the Wing candidate Tor
Governor by an equal majority:
In the six counties hard from, Mr.
Cabeil has a majority Of upwards of $50
against cit IN 1916. The same counties
have also elected IS Wing members of
the General Assembly, against three
Democratic members These counties
are Jackson, Cadsden, Leon, Wakullla,
Jefferson and Madison.
There can be no great doubt that the
v hlgs will have decisive majority in
both branches of the General Assembly
upon which will devolve the, election of
United States Senator in place of Mr..
"estcott, "h9sc term Of service expires
IN lF.2
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Of The enemy. and give no heed TO them
The returns from Pennsy wanna and Ohio
added to those from Georgia and Florida,
make our opponents feel very uncomlorta.
Some Of The leaders are desperate. From
his time forward lei the Wings all keep a
sharp look on, for Them and their tricks ey-
| pedienls ard fal-e statements Keep you
ears and eyes and understandings wide open
brother wings. push steadily On lhe.whiy
column. "OId lacks coIniug!' He cant
be defeated, There ave 10 States certain TO
90 for him which cast 1863 electoral votes
II more than the number necessary to e.
lee, him. There are Massachusetts 10.
Vermont G, RhoGe Island ! Conncc tent
New Yorl, Sd, Pennsylvania &c. New Jer.
sey 7. Delaware 8. Mary land s, Moth Gar
DINA II, Georgia 10, Florida 3, Louisiana
8. Tennessee 10, ken,ucky IL,
| In the following States, General Taylor
viii most probably get as many electoral
votes "a General Cas<, if not more, 10 vii!
Ohio %. Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Viz
mia, South Carolina, and Mi ,siss Poi.
AT all events General Taylor cannot nv
all the power. patronage, ari5and money OF
the Administration be defeated If the
Administration. by taking away most OF his
command, AM passing Santa Anna and his
Generals into Mexico, @ rush down uron
| him with more than 10000 we'll appoint
el veteran troops, could not defeat him.
| how can j, hope 10 defeat him now, EN-.
balmed as The glorious old hero IS; i'll The
hearts Of his grateful counrymen.
The Office holders may as well cease
their prrambnIations aud their "interfer-
rnce i" he elecijons.' = They produce no
Loro!oro fruit. The Hon William F..
Brown. Second Assistant Postmaster Gener
al. hHs labored and speechifed in Mary land
and IN Pennsylvania. Auditor Mccall and
M, 3. 7. Brown, Of Ohio,' have speechi-
fled here. III Maryland and el~ewhare, and
WI at do their Iabors amount to. William
/, Brown comes home from Pennsylvania
with flea in his ear, and B. F. Blown,
come, lone from Delaware and Maryland
in a similar situation. Auditor MrCaIla
cot Tea into his ear by Colonel ", Cosl
Johnson nj tie hshecue in Fairfax Vnglu-
ia The either day. The fac, is the jig is up
iii he ctiive hollcr'.
1h,r"islo he a rp'enaid Wiz haroe
cue At Badrn>burg on Wednesday next.
TIE good 'hiogs provided for i, are of the
bes' selection and on a large scale Many
distinguished Tors are expected TO be
here Tel the Baltimore Wings ofthe
meeting and let hem be there in s'rong
numbers 1t may muse new HE unto
them for The coming campaign IN their cl-
ty.-keuewell and MrLanp. it is rumpe
led 'oth have gone in!o tie mountains oil
'.ary land o eirc':oneer will! The homes,
people and get them 10 vo'e against Old
Zaok Po,h Send them word that they
had better take to their rifles and shoot
squirrels, or foxes either. They will re.
iurn with heir locks shorn and the loss Of
their saddle-bags
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A SIT orLAR SroRy. The las, Gl,sro 4
News tells strange tale of one of the aarly So;
tiers OF Saline county, Mo- He was French
man, VINO, about twenty yoars ago, became dis
satisfied with the pr ospocts before vim and left
ms wife and daughter, to seek other mean, Of
! rnending his fortune.
For several years, tho wife and daughter a.
waited his retnrn, till even affection compelled
them to believe him dead. They struggled a.
long IN poverty, until the daughter grew to uo-
manhood, and married. as did also the mother
oo'h OF them remained in stIag litonod circum =
stahces' Last week, however, an old gray head
ed man vert TO the humble dweilins of the daugh
Ter, ana ate" Surveying her " it'll deep emotion
LOT 'e" moments, sand, ado you know tho
name of your tather.'' To which sbe reolied by
giving 1t. "Then,' said he II nm your iath,r r.,
Alter their mutual greetings, he brongb, in ,.yo
bags. OF gold containing $40 900 and gave them
to his daughter and offered her husband the best
farm he could find in the neighberhood. tie
knew hs daughter by scar on her forehead,
rom wound received when child.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN WiacoNsN We
learn from the Milwaukee Sentinel, that the Leg
isature of Wisconsin have made no provision for
the election of Presidential Electors in that State.
The Seminal says
~ bill for the purpose was introduced into
the Assembly, passed bv that body suhseqlnnt-
ly amended in the Senate, thence returned To
the Assembly, and there through some culp pa
BILE neglect, dropped This defect, though not
fatal is serious one. and might embairass
the election"
Governor Dewey has. however, Issued proc
lamation. appointed the It'll proSimo day for
n General Election, as is usual by the Governors
of the other States.