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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-02

IAkIS,July IL, 1910.
Venice is United TO Piedmont Position of Charles
AHot--King of Prussia-In cidents- Uncertain
ties.
Venice has finally, formally united herself to
Piedmont, and Charles Albert Is now in a con-
ditlon TO contest the matter with Austria, without
having his time occupied with political intrigues
He has lost the golden moment for forcing Aus
tria from Italy, probably from motives wholly
selfish; and from which condition he will find It
may cost him more blood and money to recover than
all he has heretofore gained In driving Venice into his
kpgdom-for If the union be not cordial 1t will not be
Of long duration and insuperable difficulties will rise
up in the path OF its execution From some reason he
has so conducted as to lose the confidence which the
foreign public reposed in him and il is to be hoped for
the fake fthe Italian people, that he will not in the
prove either Incompetent, or traitorous But think
that at this moment Austria is gaining sire myth
under tne auspices OF the new arrangements, which
and under the inspiration Of her recent successes
in the Venetian country; she preparn to push her
advantages in Italy to the extent of her resources
The issue therefore, which was decided at Csto ana
Peschiera is to be fought again. under oircum
stances vastly more favorable to Austria. This ad
vantage appears to have been conceded to the Aus
TRANS wholly through the fault or treaohery of
Charles Albert He had ample forces to have
them and TO have pushed his ucoesses, and WAS
advised to do by his able minister of war BUT he has
done nohlng except attempt negotiation while his
aorersMy mas been winning position after position.
The republican troubles at Berlin are increasing !:
and the King has manifested desire to leave Berlin
and retreat towards the confines of Russia but TO this
his advisers and the people will not consentthey do
not like such proximity to Nicholas Of Russia
-Four military courts were yesterday appointed try
military offenders consisting of President and two
associates and they to be- put operation forth
WITH while the civil tribunals pass upon those who do
not belong to the military I yet feel uncertain
whether any considerable number of men have bee
sbot since the suppression OF the insurrection by
military order While there those who affirm
that large numbers were thus shot there are Others
VINO appear 10 bs equally we'll informed, vhe dsslsrs
that nons havs bssn shot since that svsat In hsas1ux
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-02

RIoT IN ALLEeHANY Cry .-Alleghany city has
been the scene of great excitement all day, In con-
sequence OF riot among the factory operatives.
A strike had taken place TO force the mill proprle-
tors TO let the ten hour-law 90 into operation.
Some OF the operatives had resumed work in the
Pennsylvania mill, notwithstanding the owners re-
fused to grant their demand, and in consequence,
the other maleconents attacked the mill, broke the
doors and windows, and finally dispersed the
sherlfl's posse called out TO repress the outbreak
The sheriff and several OF the police officers, and
other persons, were badly hurt The operatives
eppear TO have gained the day, and fears are en-
alncd that they will proceed to further violence
They are now in posse ssiea ot tho tastory.-Mag.
Gov. Prffsb~g NY 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

general GIDEoN J. PIDLow.-NIany stories
told of this redoubtabe digger OF bitches TO IL
lustrate his vanity. AS good as any them is one
which we lately heard from one who knew all a.
bout il. The corner stone Of Church was TO be
laid In Frederick city, Md.-the Court of Inquiry
was IN session, and. as matter of courtesy, those
composing it were invited TO participate in the
emoues. Gen. Scott had accepted of the invita-
ton. when the committee waited upon the renowu-
ed Gideon" who condescendtd 70 consent 10 at
tend if bis presence was SUPPLEMENTARY desired >
The spokesman replied that they should be highly
pleased TO have him present. But this was not e.
nough for the great slayer Of Nexicans insisted
as sine qua non. that the congregation should
meet and present him with formal invitation
OF course his dignifed presence was excused, and
the ceremonies went on with az much soemnity as
if General Gideon J. Pillow had participated in
-.Nercer:bwg (Pa.) Journal
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
JUST RECEIVED.

O0n BOXES Manufactured Tobacco, embra-
~AO cling every variety of quality and price,
put up in h., h., h., To-, S lbs and ~ lbs.
lump.
10000 Superior imported Segars, various brands,
and of quality not to be surpassed
S Soooo Fine Spanish Sugars E.
$4,000 Principe do (part fine quality.)
$4,000 Lord Byron, (fne Havana.)
10000 Trabucos do.
= 5000 Minerva do
5000 Gen. Taylor do
5000 Large Plantation do.
$4,000 Small do do.
$4,000 Fine Regalia do.
$4,000 Half Spanish do.
10000 Common do.
PAPER,
$50 Reams Wrapping Paper.
90 do Ruled and Plain Cap Paper
SO do assorted Letter Paper.
30 do Patent envelop do.
Cases NJ. s. n. Ink.
Bales Cotton Wrapping Irvine.
Doz fine Tobacco Knives.
Cases Scariallati Smoking Tobacco.
ALSO
China Pipes, Scgar Gases, Snuff Boxes, Rap
pee, Macabau and Scotch Snuffs, New York fine
Cut Tobacco, 1000 Reeds for Pipe Stems, Dbl.
Pipe Heads, 10 bbls. fine Smoking Tobacco
The advertisers would call the attention of Mer-
chants and Dealers to their large stock feeling con-
fident they sell them as good bargains as thew
can purchase elsewhere.
c. T. COCHRAN s. CO.
Staunton, April 10, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

THREE CHEERS FOR TAYLoR-Every BODY
knows Bob Foster, of Franklin, fellow of Emf
mite JEST" of most exquisite humor, whose jokes are
inlmltable Bob is Democrat; but he told us a
story the other day which he declared beat the tel
egraph all hollow, wonderful as that great agent OF
news is acknowledged 10 be. At the risk of s'mar-
ring curious tale in the telling" (for Bob's imi-
tatlve manner of course is wanting we may state
that we received, in Lousburg, the news of Gen.
laylor's nomination on Friday afternoon the 9th
instant, and the gallant Wings of that ancient
town Immediately fired laundering salute on the
occasion. Bob was at home, somewhat over two
miles from town, and, when he heard the first gun
but little dreamed of the cause But he was at
tracted by the guinea chickens; they all focked to-
gether at the report, and set up the song which
spoke plainly in Bob's ears ''It's old Zach It's
old Zach It's old Zach It's old Zach !" And
the peacock jumped up on the fence, stretched his
neck to listen awhile at the guineas and then gave
three cheers: ''Hurrah kurrah hurrah ~ and
this was repeated by them all every time the can
non fired. Bob says he thus knew, in utter def
ance of the telegraph, that Gen Taylor was nom
mated and he is bound 10 Vote for him-.N. Caro
lima Times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

a dead Head" IN an Unusual Place AS the
freight train the Rochester and Auburn Railroad
east stopped at the several way stations. the new
ing of puss was heard, and on reaching Fishers
an investigation was gone into resulting in the dis
covery that cat was within one of the plate
wheels, which were hollow, and having three
openings about the size Of mans fist Poor puss
had made her way into one Of these holes before
the starting of the train. and being unable TO make
her escape, had been carried fifteen miles. making
in that distance fourteen thousand six hundred and
sixty-six revolutions On being relieved from hel
uncomfortable position she manifested no particular
uneasiness. but took it very Rochester I'D
UeytiScr July 10.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
POETRY.
SELEcTED FOR THE SPECTATOR.
DEPARTURE.

UKSoTIcED fell the sere and yellow leaf,
Unheeded swept the moaning breezcs by;
The fading flowers awoke no throb of grief,
There was no sadness in the winds low sigh ;
Could gloom or sorrow cloud the dying year,
When thou, the summer of my heart, vert here &?
One hour hath passed-and DER the deep blue sky
A dimness hangs, whose chill is IN my heart
The wind with funeral means goes sweeping by,
And asks in every whisper where thou art;
The sunshine hath gone with thee and the flowers,
And frost hath chained the fairy footed hours
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
sTAUNToN, (vA.) WEDNESDAY, July aS, ,s4s.

ed for breath, unable to hawk up any more words.
for the last volley Of O'Connell had nearly knock
ed the wind out of her.
"Whlle have tongue, III abuse you, most
lnlmi'able periphery. Look at her boys, there she
stands; a convicted perpendicular in petticoats.-
There's contamination in her circumference, and
she trembles with guilt down 10 the extremties of
her corallares Ah you're found out you rectilneal
an'ecedent and equiangular old bag. It's with you
the devil away, you portershipgg similitude Of
the bisexion of Il vortex"
Overwhelmed with this torrent of language,
Mrs. Moriar'y was silenced Catching up a sauce
PAM she was aiming at O'Connell's head, when he
very pruiently made timely retreat
~ OIL nave won the wager, O'Connell. here is
your bet" cried the gentleman, who proposed the
contest.
O'Connel well knew the use of sound in vitu-
peraton; and having to deal with an ignorant scod,
determined to overcome her voubility by using all
the sesquipedalia verba which occur in Euclid
With these. and a few significant epthets, and
soothing. mpudent demeanor, he had for once i'm
posed silence on Biddy Observation-Disclosures Rer-
Citations Of Ireland.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
GENERAL TAYLOR.

The following neat reply was made by Genera
Taylor TO the remarks of Levi Pierce, esq.,, tn
chairman of the committee who presented TO Gen
Taylor the gold medal ordered by the State o
Louisiana:
Gentlemen-I receive the beautiful Gift of Lou
isiana, which you offer me in her name, with sen
tlments Of profound gratitude and love-
1t was her pleasure to have voted me on n for
mer occasion magnificent sword, in manner mos
flatterng to soldiers feelings. was. gentlemen
even then overpad by that memorial of her kind.
ness, aud felt how much owed to my position in
the army for honors which perhaps more properly
should 90 TO the untitled soldier.
But a rich gift like that was not enough for Lou
isiana; and she comes again to shower honor upon
honors, already too thckIy poured, on an undeserv
ing citizen. And here, for the victory won by my
brave soldiers at Buena Vista, she gives me the
enduring memorial of her affection and her kind
ness.
1t is true there were high and gallant deeds done
on the heights of Buena Vista, and noble and pre-
cious blood drenched tho parchod earth. and stain
ed for many long step its craggy borders, but.
gentlemen, of the glory won, have never claimed
more than soldiers share. The honor TO lead in
the fight was high one, and that faltered not i'm
thls duty, in this watchlul and responsible place,
was enough to satisfy my ambition. Duty was the
star ofmy attraction, ana TO do it would bring at
all times all my strength to PROSTATE opposing
barriers. In performing this duty small
portion of glory has fallen on the army under my
command-then let ii rest not on me- Other men,
with an equal heart and purpose, doubtless, could
have done as well as !. My comrades in many
battles since, have testified to this by their skill and
courage, and they, like myself, know full well
how much is due to the subaliern and to the rank
and file.
Gentlemen, feel some pleasure in knowing
that compliments like these paid to the command,
ing officer in spirit if not in TERMS always include
his brave soldiery, and think | err not when |
vouch for their satisfaction for all perils when their
country votes them its public thanks
10 Louisiana, then, return my most grateful
obligations, and pray you, gentlemen, bear them
to her citizens as feeble acknowledgment of
large debt owe this noble State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

OLD ZAcH's HUMANITY.-One of The most stri-
KING traits IN the character of Gen. Taylor says
the N. U. Bee, is his kindness of heart. An Incl
dent occurred few days ago strongly Illustrative
of this predominant. feeling. party of friends
were on visit TO the General. and while in con
versation, referred to his exploits in Mexico, and
the glory and fame he had acquired by his victories
"Gentemen," replied the true hearted patriot. sit
may be that have gained some military reputation
by my campaign in Mexico, but, if | know myself,
would gladly forfeit every particle of what you
term glory could the sacrifice but bring back to
Life any one of my gallant countrymen, whose blood
flowed like water in the accomplishment of the vic
tories 10 which you allude"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

"Ahl poor thing, it's gone at last, ;" said fond
father to friend, alluding to the death of baby
two months old "but we did all we could for it.
and there's no use repinag. 1t was i'll only a
week, and during that time we had four doctors
who gave 1t eight caomel powders, applied bis
ter 20 The chest, six mustard plasers. and gave il
antimonial wine and other medicines in abundance
Yet the poor thing died"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

II .ONDON PORTER and Port Wine.
- Cask w. S. Sperm Oil,
| do. Linseed Oil,
Bbl. Alcohol.
1000 lbs. Lewis Lead,
just received and for sale by
f. BERKELEY.
May "a, ls4s.
n. B:-I have received my Spring Supply of
DRUGS and MEDICINES to which | call the
attention of all my friends and the public generally
E.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

Gen. Taylor'S Declaration Of PrincipTc-"I
am in favor of early marriages." Speech to the
ladies' Of Douadsville.
fall the Generals principles are as sound as
this the country need not fear his election. Early
marriages are just the thing, provided that the par
ties have the means 10 maintain family. The
General displays his sagacity in making such de
claration of principle before the ladies-they arc
always in favor Of early marriages.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

The GREEK SLAvE-"WelI.' said aunt Bet
sey, on recent visit to the Greek Slave. '.hey do
say that this ere is carved out of stone. but don't
believe it: It's jest one of these model artic gals
put into mesmerical sleep so she wouldn't know
nothing passing on around her,"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

FEMALE SocIETY.-You know my opinion of
female society. Without il, we should degenerate
into brues. This observation applies with ten
fold force to young men, and those who are in the
prime of manhood. For, after certain time OF
life, the literary manmay make shift Ca poor
one granD to do without the society of ladies'
To young man, nothing is 50 important as spir-
it of devotion (Dext TO his Creaor) TO some anna
bic woman, whose image may occupy his heart
and guard 1t from pollution, which besets il on all
sides. A man ought to choose his wife, as Mrs
Primrose did her wedding gown, for qualities that
"wear we'll" One thing at least is true, that il
mairlmony has its cares, celibacy has no pleasure
Newton, or a mere scholar may find employ
ment in study man of literary taste can receive
in books a powerful auxiliary but man must
have a bosom friend, aud children around him tC
cherish and support the dreariness Of old age.
John Randolph.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

An EARNEST WoRD.-PAnENTs, if you would
have your children become worthy members Of So
ciety. give them good trade 1t will be worth a
fortune to them. You may leave them riches. but
they are an unsafe possession. They may take I'M
to themselves wings and fly away. But good
trade is always certain. Then. should adversely
overtake them, they have something upon which
to rely
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

A TAILOR "DoNE BRowN"-Not many years
since. there lived in the ''mora' city of Boston
two young bucks rather waggish in their ways,
and who were in the habit Of patronizing, rather
extensively, tailor by the name of Smith Well,
one day into Smiths shop these two young bloods
strolled. Says one of them
"Smith, we've been making a bet now we
want you to make each Of us suit of clothes
wait till the bet is decided and then the one that
loses will pay the whole"
Certainly. gentlemen; shall be most happy
TO serve you" says Smith and forthwith their
measures were taken, and in due time the clothes
were sent home.
A month or two passed by, and yet our friend
the tailor, saw nothing of his two customers
One day, however, he met them in Washington
street, and thinking it almost time the bet was de-
cided, he made up to them, and asked them how
their clothes fitted.
"Oh excellently," says one Soy the bye
Smith, our bet isn't decided yet"
"Ah!" says Smith, "what is it %
'Why, bet that when Bunker Hill Monument
falls, ii ,cU fall to,rard the south Bill here took
me up and when the bet is decided, We'll call and
pay that little bill"
Smiths face stretched to double its usual length
but ne soon recovered his wOnted good humor, and
says he
Boys. I'm sold; but tell you what, boys
say nothing about it, and I'll send you receipied
bills this afternoon"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

A dandy rernarkng one summer day, that the
weather was So excessively hot that when he put
his head into basin of water it fairly boiled, re-
ceived for reply:
'Then, sir, you have calf's head Soup at very
little expense"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
e. THOMAS ALBERTSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

WAYNESBORO', VA,
DRACTISES in the Courts of Augusta Able
Il marie and Nelson. His office, for the present,
is at Mr.. Gibbs Hotel, where he may be found
at all times, unless when absent professional
business.
May "a, lS4S.-6m.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

Let us never forget that every station in life is
necessary that each deserves our respect that moi
the station itself but the worthy fulfment Of IFS
duties does honor to the man, and that we only
merit esteem in so far as we approach nearest to
the perfect performance Of the duties assigned to lis
in the order of things
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

To PlREnrs.-We protest against permitting
children 10 run the stree; continually and associate
with the vulgar who throng our tboroughfares-
Parents who allow their children TO do so. cannot
know what risk they run. Keep the little ones
%itbin doors, especially after nightfsll.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

TRy 1.-THE more man works, the less time
he will have TO grumble about hard tirnes
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

Chickens cooped TO faten will do well for eight
or len days. Keptin coops beyond that time, they
become a mere skin full of bOnes.-So says the
English Agricultural Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
EEQU OFS.

EKQUORS.
Oh BBLS. WHISKEY.
~ Bbls. Malaga Wine:
Bbl Port do.
Tierce Madeira Wine, pure.
fierce best Pale French Brandy.
Bbl. best Holland Gin.
Bbls. n. f.. Rum
Bills. Com. French Brandy.
For sale low by j. C. RIDGWAY.
May 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

Ninety nine sheep were burnt, or rather suGo
Gated 10 death in a car on the Connecticut railroad
a few days ago 4 spark from the locomotive Sc
fire to the straw in the sheep car.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
HOBBIES g G0ODI@
M'DoWELL'S CORNER,
Near the Post Office,

S tn y VT o ", III,
A RE now in receipt of large stock of NEW
"A and FASHIONABLE GOODS, and would
respectfully invite their friends and customers both
In Town and Country, TO favor them with call
as they have no hesitation in saying that they can
do as well for them as any other establishment in
the place. They at all times ready and will
ing to buy any kind of Country Produce that they
can turn into Cash, and will allow the best prices
May 10, lS46. Dem. COPY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

Best PREsERvArIvg.--Wh a young man ha;
a love Of reading, and Of codrse beautiful relisl
for intellectual pleasures, he has become possessed
of one Of the best pIeservaves against dissipation
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26
Robert GOWan

HAS just received the Pictorial Brother iona
than for the Fourth of July, 1913; Major
Jones. Sketches Of Travel. Also, sorse music for
the Piano and Guitar.
June %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-26

I>1E subscriber informs his friends and the pub
- lie that he intends TO manufacture
BOOTS & SHOES
cheaper than have ever been manufactured i'm this
market.
Best stitch or channel Boots, 5000
Peg Boots, 500
Footing Boots, 400
Mems Calf Shoetees, from 9 so to 8 90
Ladies' Calf Shoes, SO
He has just received from Baltimore the best Sc
lected Calf Skins the market will afford. His
work will be of the neatest and latest fashions
An assortment Of Boots and Shoes always on hand
DEWITT G.. HARRY.
N. B.-Repairing done at the shortest notice and
IN the neatest style. ID. G.. III.
April 10, lS4S.-tf