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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

HI The Rochester Advertiser states that
VIM. Kidd jumped over the Genesec Falls on
Thursday evening, and was drowned. lie
made the leap near where Sam Patch made
his last jump. Kidd had promised, II he came
up alive to try it again on the lth of July.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

The Washington correspondent of the
Commercial Advertiser says We hear of
ycIy llilc dissatisfaction among the Wing
Members of Congress, as to the Philadelphia
nominations. Nearly all the Wing members
were, in fact, in favor ofGen. Taylors nom
nation, and they excrted s~rong influence in
eilec,lng it. Ohio, they say, is to be the
battle ground of the campaign. The people
Of the Western Reserve may revolt AT taking
Gen. Taylor, but they will not, therefore, 90
for Cass. But II appears to me that the
Wings may afford to loose Ohio, and yet carry
their candidates with rush.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

o. An insane prisoner in the Moyamensing
(Philadclphia) prison, on Thursday, killed a
fellow prisoner, who had just been put in the
same cell fhc victim was horribly mangled,
with a case knife. The murderer's name was
Ncshach Bcw, and that of the deceased is
VIM johnson.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

G}P Mr.. Crittcndcn, one of the Senators
from Kentucky, has received the honor of a
public dinner from members of both houses of
Congress, and from the citizens of Washing
ton. lie has resigned his scat in the Senate,
and left Washington for Kentucky on Wed.
nesday last.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

From MExlco.-New Orleans papers of the
Sth, contain late accounts from Mexico by the
Water Witch
The scigc train and heavy artillery left the
city Of Mexico on Monday, 20th uliimo Gen.
Patterson with his Division Of Volunteers, was
to follow on Wednesday; after whom comes
Gen Marshall, of the oluntecrs. The regs-
lar Divisions follow in succession-Gcn. kcar-
ncy preceding and Gen. Worth bringing up
the rear.
Gen. u. +. Smith arrived at Vera Cruz on
the morning Of the 3lst of May, and the fol-
lowing day entered upon the duties of Gov
ernor, relieving Col Wilson.
The Monitor Rcpubhcdno, of the eth ult. +,
says that during the commencement of the en-
suing week, Gen. Butler would deliver posses
sion of tbs city to the Mexican Government.
The /ac,tccdnO, of the thirteenth of May
asserts most positively that Paredes has de-
manded passport 10 leave the country and
further adds, that the nation will be benefited
by his absence.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

u The steamship WAsmSeroN, arrived
at New Norh, from Southampton, Oh Sunday
morr'r-.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

MIssouRI.-Thcrc was great ratification
meeting of the Wings of Missouri held at the
10th inst. The Republican says
The Rotunda, from base to dome, wherever
foothod could be obtained, was crowded.
The enthusiasm and rapturous applause which
followed the mention of the names Of Old
"Rough and Ready and Mlard Fillmore,
gave abundant evidence that but one feeling
one sentiment, in regard to the candidates,
pervaded that large and respectable assembly
1t spoke well and loud for st. Louis; it gave
indication that the great mass are tired of,
and no longer will allow themselves TO be
deceived by the false professions of the party
in power.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

Az EXCURSION. .-Ghc noble Steamer Bay
State, made an excursion 80 or 40 miles down
Boston harbor on Monday, taking Il company
of 25OO invited guests as passengers. The
Boston papers speak in high terms of the
Steamer and of her officers. A dinner was
served up on board, and speeches were made
and tolsts drank. A resolution of thanks to
Capt. Brown and the owners of the boat was
adopted by the company before they scpara-
ted.
A Rumor hot can't be contyadicied.-It was
announced, few days ago, that Gen. Taylor
was about To visit Washington city. The
Washington Union contradic,s it. 1t is now
rumored, says the Louisville Journal, that lIe
will visit Washington on the Fourth Of March
neat. Can the Union contradict that!
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

The yellow fever Is prevailing 10 agrcai cx-
ten, a, Vera Cruz, aud fears are entertained Of
lis spreading among the troops, when they
should come down TO embark.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

H. The Granite State Wing, published at
Lebanon, y. IL. says snow fell IN bi,tlcton
for more than AN hour on the LIST inst, also in
GIlmanton, Alton aud other places. The
weather IN tbs place during the present week
has been cold enough for November
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22
WILLIAM NEWTON,
J. APPLEBY WILLIAMS.
Newport, June 1918.

THE OCEAN lIousE.-Ths House which
WEAVER, MI is known as one of the most
fashionable and the largest of our summer
houses, was opened for the reception Of COM
pany on Monday. During the past Winter
and Spring, extensive additions and improve
ments have been made to the establishment
and every thing about it put in the best
possible condition for the comfort of those who
are in the habit Of stopping at the house du-
ring the fashionable season. Mr.. Weaver is a
gentleman experienced in the business, and
knows how to cater to the wants of those who
make the Ocean House their home, du-
ring the Summer months.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

FIRE. \ barn belonging to Bancl Davis.
in Long Plain about SIN miles north of Acush-
net village, was destroyed by fire about half
past ten O'Clock on Friday evening, with its
contents, including hay, one OK, one horse, u
light wagon and harness. 1t is supposed to
have been Sst on hfc.-N b. Mrtwy.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

FINANcIERISG. A case of swindng has
just come TO l5ht in New York. by which
two or three merchants have lost from fifteen
to twenty thousand dollars. The parties inn
plcated arc two men, named Wright and
Watts. The first is said to have been storekec-
per of the Atlantic dock, and he having put
forward Watts, the latter, by means of forged
warehouse certificates and other documents,
obtained large advances ofwheat and rye.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22

RlcHT-Mdshipmc Byod w. Stevenson.
Walter W. Queen, and James l.. Johnson,
have been dismissed from the service Tor being
engaged in duel within the walls of the naval
school At Annapolis, in which Queen was
severely wounded by Stevenson.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-22
DEsTRucrvE FRE.--A telegraphic do

DrsrRucrIvr FIRE.--A telegraphic do
spatch, dated Norfolk Va, June IS, says:
A tremendous fire is now raging 1t broke
out in Ferguson's lumber yard, and has al
ready reached 70 or so buildings, among them
the Bethel Church. The principal sufferers
are +. # ]. Tunis, f. Carnage, J. II. John
s,on, and VIM. Thurston. Iarris's bakery
and several stables are also consumed. The
loss is estimated at $4,000 The flames to-
wards night were partially checked
A later despatch says thatthc fire has been
cxtnguished.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15
o q T r VA RY.

DIED, on the Sd inst, at the residence of Mr. Tho
mas Graham, on Bull Pasture River, Highland COUNTY
Virginia, Miss NANCY GRAHAM, in the I'D wear OF
her age.
Miss Graham, the subject of tins short notice was
woman oil kind and amiable disposition an aectonats
sister and excellent neighbor and respected and
esteemed by all who had the pleasure of her acquan
ance She was kind to the sick anticipating and min
isterng unto their wants-and constant hcarcr of tho
fell asleep in death. She has left large circle Of
friends to lament her departure yet they sorrow not
as those who have no hope" Her body was attended
and neighbors. l.. G. w
:, DIED IN this place, on Thur sday the Cd nsi Mrs.
bETriE AMBLER FIrzHUGH, wife Of William II. Fitx-
huSh Jr Esq, and daughter of the late Carter H. Har
rison, OF Cumberland county, Virginia
The death OF this cstnablc lady has caused m,nv
friends to bow IN sadness, many hearts 10 bleed in sof
row Having recently made her home in our midst sbo
only fingered long enough TO let learn her virtues
and then left us "ior brighter sphcrc'' She had =
deep and unaffected picty. She had early lighted her
lamp at the altar of the Sanctuary and though she v
ed not long before her the land where ubcv
need not the light of the where the Lord God piy
eth them light-that lamp burned with holy bright.
ness-her faith was onward and upward to her homo
above. She has gone from Earth TO Heaven The mn.
sic OF her voice minglcs its melody with thc Sc
raphim's song That mild and gentle eye now looks
upon the full brightness of HIS glory'' That beam
ing countenancc lately lighted up with her glad and
cheerful smile, is radiant W it'll celestial light
Read thus the lesson and the promise that her dealt,
proclaims--"So pass thy life hers was passed and
thou, too, with calm and holy hope, shall Law theo
down to the long drcamcss sleep, and wake the morn
that knows no altenight - Tirginia Herald
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15
A LIFE PRESERVED.
Mr.. HOLLY, N. j., Nov. I. ,sas

Mt. HOLLY, N. j., Nov. l, 1916.
Mr. Seth W.Fowle:
Dear SIr,-Having used DR.. Wistar's Balsam
o, "nid Cherry with great benefit to myself, 1
cheeriully comply with your request to give nv
testimony IN iavor oft. Some time since took
cold, ana II settled on my lungs; was troubled
several times, and had all the alarming symn,om.
attending confirmed Consumption. j despaired Of
recovery. After trying various remedies in vain
obtained bottle of your Balsam took three hot.
ties, and to my aslonishment was entirely cured.
attribute my restoration TO health to tina, medi-
cine alone. All who sick afflicted with pull
monary affections, would recommend them to
try Dr. Wistar's Balsam Immediately.
None genuine unless signed I. BUTTS on the wr,p.
per. r
~, For sale by Wholesale and Retail by DR.. E.
BERKELEY and A. ID. WREN, in Staunton and ~
Druggists and Dealers in Medicines generally in VIZ
gihia' March Is, lS4S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15

o. On the first page of today's paper will be
found letter from Gen. Taylor to COL Mitchell.
OF Cincinnati, together with the comments OF the
Richmond Times, to which we would call par
ticular attention.
Gen. Taylor is, what we have always believed
him to be, decided Whig-and with great pro-
prlety we might call him Clay Wing, for he has
said had he been called upon at the last Presiden
tia election to exercise the right of suffrage he
would have cast his vote for the "great embodi-
ment." Our neighbor Of the Augusta Democrat,
IN our humble opinion, might readily infer from this
declaration that Gen. TAYLOR endorses all of Mr..
Gays political principles, and that, if elected he
will carry them out in the administration Of the
Government
The Democratic papers throughout the country
are greatly concerned about this time for the "prin
cIples" of the Wing Party, and are anxious to
Know whether they are to be lost sight of in the
coming election! No Wing believes that such
will be the case yet all feel grateful TO their OPP
ponents fer exhibiting so much feeling on their ac-
count, and hope they will be able to convince them
that our principles will be safe in the hands of Gen.
TAYLOR. AS to his "availabty," we believe.
none OF our opponents have as yet expressed any
doubts
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15
ron THE SPECTATOR.
TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF sTAuNTON

OhNTLEMEN:
Alive as you doubtless are TO whatever concerns
the prosperity, improvement or even the embellisb
ment OIL our town, you cannot but regard with live
ny interest an effort now in progress TO renew the
enclosure ofou common burial place and ornamen,
'he grounds by setting out shade trees shrubs ever
greens. '&c. This plOus work, too long and even
shametully neglected, has been taken in hand bv
those who are wont 10 be foremost i'm every rood
work. Under the auspices of the ladies', we NAV
nope 10 see this long talked improvement, 90 for
ward to speedy completion ,-every citizon feel
lug IL privilege to contribute something to the re-
suit " '"' io'
nut' gentlemen, this effort of individual enter
PRISE VIII also be means, trust of turnnu your
oiiciai attention TO cognae subject with which il
stands Intimately associated. You an,icipa,e NV
aiiusion TO the purchase without the limits of :he
, ,O"h' Oh ground suitable for public cemetery-
MS, which Tor years past has been a growing want
has now become high public necessity and NAV
not much longer be dispensed with Taking il for
granted then that you will shortly act upon the sub
Ject take the liberty of Offering one or two sng
Sestions which seem 10 me not unworthy of consid-
! Grafton.
! In the first place, the cemetery should be conve
nently accessible by good road. Secondly while
IL should be as near to the town as may be- it is de-
siraoo that 1t be somewhat Withdrawn from the
Puoiic highways so rs to TO it that air of Sc
ciuson ana quiet SO consOnant with our feelings and
all the associations of such a spot
And, thirdly, as contributing largely to this end
you would aim to secure something like a grove if
that were possible; but if not, at least some few
trees OF native growth 1t is believed that eligible
Sites combining in good degree these advantages,
may be found on the right hand or western side of
the Grcenville road about half way between the
town and the mansion house OF Mr.. Mcdowell as
also on the new road TO Middlebrook, lately open
ed on the left hand or eastern side of said road lust
yc hill l,lz II
Their positions offering equal or superior advantages
My main object in this note is to invoke your early
attention to subject in which every citizen has an
interest whether he duly feels it or not shall
not venture single suggestion as TO the proper
manner oil laying out and improving the grounds
whcn acquired but will content myself with this
closing remark, the truth Of which will be found
verified In an attentive consideration of the manners
and habits of every nation, namely: that there are
few more sure and ubfiling induces of a peoples
advancement in civilization and refinement than are
TO be found IN the degree Of attention bestowed by
mem upon the sale preservation and appropriate a
dornmenl Of their burial places for the dead
PROGRESS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15
FOR SALE

WISH to sell piece of ground, opposite NV
dwelling, on the main street. near the Post OF
fce 80 feet in front and in depth III feet, adicn-
ing Mr.. James B. Hill and Mr.. Chesley Kinney.
The front of this lot would answer very well to
build on for family or for a Store House. as this
part of the Town is improving rapidly. NV price
for 1t will be one thousand dollars-one third in
hand and the balance in two annual payments with
interest from the date on each payment. On said
lot there is a fine brick Smoke House now in oood
order. JOHN McDOyVEI
March 1 3 1S4S-1m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15
CORN AND PLASTER GREsSSHER,

'B>HE subscriber is now prepared to furnish the
above article, at his Foundry, g. miles west
OF Staunton, on the Parkersburg road. This Crush
er is durable and simple, and can be applied to any
nall with but little expense. Price for one Crush
Also, at the same place, Mould Boards of the
best shape, with wrought and cast Plough iron
Shear and Point.
sIE Letters directed to the subscriber for either
of the above articles will be attended to. Direot
to stanton Pa PHILIP O. POLMER.
March 10, l64S-3t-[Dem. cony.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15
TRUST SALE
O. ~ In a AZ IN

o y 70 q 81 10
Sf virtue of deed executed to The UNDERSIGNED
80 on the 25th day of August, 1882, by George
w. Johnston, shall, on the 18th day of April
next, on the premises sell to the highest bidder,
for cash, piece Of land containing about TWEEN,
ACRES, beng in said county and adj
joining Crawford, Bryan and others.
Acting as trustee, will convey such title only as
have power to do under said deed.
SILAS HENTON, Trustee.
March Is, 1S4S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15
NJ A r RIED,

AT Danville, Montgomery County, Mo-, on the 18th
ct January last, by the Rev. Mr. vandevcntcr DR.
OF Maj. Jacob l.. Sharp, of that place.
On Thursday, the I'd instant, by the Rev Mr.. Dab
ncy, Mr. WILLIAM HUNTER to Miss CArHARINr NJ
ALEXANDER, both Of this County.
On the 7th inst, by the Rev. b. NJ. Smith, Mr. JoHs
kuBusH, OF Rockingham CO., to Miss May, daughter
of Martin Kindig, of Augusta.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15
OPINIONS FROM THE ARMY.

The Locofoco press eagerly seek and publish
such opinions from the army as recommend ayigor-
Gus prosecution OF the war, laud the Administra-
ton, and denounce as traitors all who regard the
war as unnecessary and unjust. And, as such O.
p'"'ons are but passports to military promotion,
they have become as ''penty as backberrics"
War, however, is great evil aud curse in the
opinion of ''some folks"-its tendencies being to
demoraze and degrade. Among the thousand evil
dences (says the Cincinnati Gazette) we will copv
the following ''opnion" from the army correspon
dent of tho New Orleans Delta, who saws he thinks
war has tendency 10 blunt mems feelings. and
thon relates tho following as proof: Md. Int.
Sour people behaved rather badly at Parr,s-
Somehow an lTlshman, not connected with the ar
my. picked quarrel with one of the rangers an
| inolensve German named Peltz He shot Pel,z
through the head, and one of the rangers blew the
assassln's brains out They then pot ON spree.
and killed few jackasses and bulldogs, and two
Mexicans who had managed to ret mixed up in the
business. The murdeTers of the Mexcans have
not yet been discovered. 1t is believed (and it is
now known) that they were not rangers
The dead bodies were carried into neighbor-
Ing house and placed alongside dying gambler
a desperate from Tennessee. He was in the las,
stage oil a galloping consumption, " his ates,
oe"'" WIS SPoul III oaSphenllns, his lIakSf. boast
Ing OF having committed five murders. and regret
ting that he could not carry his money TO hi and
cheat the ID at poker! He died that night, ant
left $4,000 in gold behind him.
The writer is with Captain Lewis's party. il
search of the Camanches. On their way they
"Near San Nicolas (the farthest frontier ranch,
to the northward and wcstward) struck a broac
trail and followed it for some time without findino
as we had been led TO expect, either grass for o1,
horses or cattle for ourselves; nothing in fact il
the shape OF beef, except one dead Camanche, anc
he had been defunct twenty four hours, SO his bee
was offensive, and Of course useless TO us He wa,
stretched (not like Larry under ju,,ing rock, ane
Lay like warrior taking his rest,
With his blanket wrapped around him."
Ills unsrung bow, in its case of antelope skin anc
his emptied culver, lay beside him so did his lance
head the shaft was broken he held to his heart
doe-skin purse, containing his flint and steel. |
was, perhaps, the parting gift Of the girl he lief
behind him. His gala dress was on, and his arm
were ornamented TO the shoulders with thick rino
of brass. Our two guides Gone Kereese Indian. III,
f other Mexican-par nobite) observed linn first
, and plundered him in a moment of everv thing =
The Indian then gave him kick in the ribs. saw
ing, him much bad no Christian; me baptize. >
The Mexican gave the corpse few bats on tn,
head with big stone, and cried, 'him good dea,
now.'v
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15

TRIsT IN MExIco.-This .knight Of the rue
ful, name, deserves an abiding place on the pare
oil history. His career has been as sudden and bril-
liant as that OF meteor blazing across the dark
ness of midnight cloud. A year ago few people
Knew that there was such man as the former
chief scribe of the War Department Now, not to
know Nicholas II. 1fist argues '.thyself I'M
known"
10 MIR. Polk belongs the honor, whether him
sell great or not, OF being the cause of greatness in
others 1t is one OF the noblest preroyatves Of ex-
ai'ed power TO be able to lift humble merit from
the dust, and reveal its worth to all mankind-
l. nus FOLK brealhed into the nostrils of the lowly
L rst the breath OF life He has transformed him
from clerk to an ambassador. He has made a
man of Don Nicholas fer the rest of his davs This
whole affair of Trist forms one Of the most curious
and remarkable episodes of the Mexican war No
one could have dreamed that subordinate in the
State Department would have been invested with
such functions The propriety of encumbering the
movements of the commanding General with per.
sonage possessing the powers of Mr.. Trist. was it.
self Of questionable policy. But when we take in
10 consideration the fact that Mr. Trist was bill
ter enemy OF Gen. Scott, we hardly know what to
think of the motives of his appointment What
ever they may have been, if personal TO Gen Scott
they have entirely failed Of their object STRANGE
to say, Irist and Scott have become excellent
friends, while Trlst and the Government have be-
come most excellent foes. The President has re-
peatedly ordered his Minister to return, but, in
stead OF this, Trst gives him an impudent answer
writes to somebody in the United States that in the
multitude OF his other avocations he hasn't lime to
attend to Polk goes ahead with his treaty Just as
II his powers had never been revoked and then
sends the documents to the President to sgn with
as much cooness as if his Excellency belonged TO
him. 1t must be very Notifying 10 the Executive
to be obliged TO countenance such transaction. but
II seems like retrlbutive justice, and doubtless he is
convinced by this time that certain old adage will
apply to Mr.. Trist as well as his namesake,-it is
easier to raise the devil than to lay him.
| Well, after the tragedy comes the farce, and af
Ter this Mexican War, the spirited managers pre-
sent us with the new, original and entertaining
comedy of Tho Obstinate Ambassador, or OLD
NICK IN MExIco.-Richmond Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15
DIR. LAPHAM

ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens Of
Staunton and Augusta county, that he is now
Offering his professional servi- T~IN~A6M@@~
ces, as Surgeon Dentist, to Y EEE .
all who may need his aid. All persons wishing
his attention, within the village or its suburbs. will
please call at his rooms at Mr.. Meetings. Hotel.
unless prevented by sickness or inability in all
such cases no additional charge will be made.
March 10, 1S4S-3w
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-15

e5- We are requested TO call attention to the
Sale Of valuable Books OF the Staunton Lyceum.
which Will take place at the Court house, Gin the
Federal Court room,) commencing on Friday neat
at 3 O'Clock, p. NJ, and also to request persons
having books belonging to the Library to return
them without DELAY