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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06
CASS AND THE IRISH.

we thought (sayS the X. Wing of 30th ut.) all
the zeal oil the Democracy for dear Ireland was new
born, and had an intimate connection with the near
approach of the Presidential Election. When, Is
months ago, the people ofIreand were considered on
the point of starvation, numerous and various efforts
were made 10 extend to them cflecual relief 1t was
proposed in Congress To make great national de-
monstratlon on behalf of that afflicted people-and
DILL to that effect was introduced. There has
been no proposition before Congress in our day
more worthy OF the American people. or better cal
culaed to elevate their character the eyes of the
world. But that conscientious party, which has
no scruples about exploring the Dead Sea. and
squanderng sixty or eighty millions in Presiden-
al war, could not find 1t in its heart to bestow this
poor charity upon starving Ireland.
We have in the Examiner ofyesterday the adj
mission that Gen. Cass did not rote for this hui
name proposition. He loves the Irish nightly no,y
but he did not know then that he would need
their votes. lie and his partz,ns are therefore at
this time the most boiserous and devoted friends of
the Irish. 1t costs but little to get up meetings and
make loud professions ofsympa,hy for Ireland. It's
cheap mode OF making votes-if the Irish are
green enough TO be taken in
We copy the Examiners confession Will that
paper oblige us by telling us how Gen. Cass did
vote! Did he speak for or against it? Or did he
pursue his usual course ofspeaking for the BILL and
then voting against it, or not voting at all?
10 all this 1t may be replied for the fftieth
.me' mat when bill approprating public money
TO the relief Of Ireland brought up in Congress,
many OF the Democratic party voted against it, and
that Mr.. Cass himself did not vote for it. and we
are glad that he did not. Congress has no rich, 10
appropriate public money TO any such purpose and
only the usual regard for the Constitution which
characterlzes the Wing party could have ever re-
commended such measure"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06

PtATo.-Severa anecdotes Of Plato are pteserv-
ed, which reflect honor on his moral principles and
character Having raised his hand to correct a ser
want when In anger, he kept his arm fixed in that
posture for considerable time TO friend com
ing in, and nquribg the reason of his singular con-
duct, he replied, Il am prnshing passionate
man!' Al another time, he said TO one of his
slaves, IL would chastise you i'll were not angry"
When told that his enemies were circulating re-
ports TO his disadvantage, he remarked, 81 will so
live that no one will believe them" friend. OBJ
serving his sthdiots habits; even id extreme old
age, inquired how long he intended to be scholar.
GAS long said he, Gas have need TO grow wiser
and better"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06
NEW CONFECTIONERY,
AT WHOLESALE & RETAIL.


VUNtIE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens
Of Staunton and the public generally, that he
has commenced business i'm the house formerly oc-
cupied by Mr. John Brandeburg, and intends TO
keep on hand large assortment of
CONNECTIONS, FRUITS, NUTS, TOYS, &c,
which he will dispose of at Wholesale or Retail
at reduced prices. AS his candies are mauufac-
tured by himself, he can assure purchasers that
they free from impurities and entirely healthy
Merchants purchasing to sell again, will De furn-
ished at City prices, carriage included
EVANS INDICATED CANDY,
SO highly spoken of by the public, and recommend
ed by Physicians for Coughs and Colds, will be
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piled in any quantity
StNN,sfO1S BHEery.
He has also established Bakery in connection
with his establishment, from which he will be able
to furnish parties with Cakes Of all kinds at the
the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms
Loaf Bread and Rusks furnished families, &C.,
morning and evening, and may also be had at his
store or bakery throughout the day.
Thankful for any patronage that may be bestow-
ed upon him, he would respectfully invite those in
search of articles in his line of business, to give
him call. b. f. EVANS.
Staunton, May 10, lS4S.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06
GOVT OF SOCIETYlo

Aaron V. Brown, Ex-Governor of Tennessee
Locooco candidate for Eecior for the State at LARGE
upon the Cass Electoral Ticket, Sc, Sc, saws
mat Zen Taylor is not the man for the Presidency
OF Inc u D, and among other reasons that he as
signs for entertaining his opinion declares that the
General has lived for many years past, altogether,
"oUT OF SOCIETY"
IL would have done our readers good to have
heard Gov. Jones talk To Aaron on this head at
cambridge last week They would have come to
The conclusion that it was about time for Aaron and
ether Locofocos of his kidney to begin to think Of
taking themselves ont Of society pretty rapidly.
OW Of society, forsooth This is almost equal
10 The Log Cabin and Hard Cider story that the
Locoocos started upon General Harrison, in 1910.
ont Of society," Oh, Aaron! Aaron
va Zach has been out of society for wears upon
years-but those years have been spent II, the ser
uice Of his couni,y
lie has not been playing the courter, nor wit
Messing the spIendors OF royalty, at the Court of
Louis PhiliPpe-nor has he been fawninr aud
crlnging at the feet of the occupant of the Presi
dental chair at Washington OF basking in the sun
SHINE OF Executive favor and patronage But he
mas been engaged in defending the honor and FLAG
OF his counry-he has been occupied in fighting
her battles-ahd the years that he has spent ont Of
society," have been years Of toll ofsufferrg, of dan
ger OF deprivation, and of the mos, severe hardship
-hnorUHte (1enn.) Register.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06

Gen. CAss AS WARR1oR-The Iocofoco press
are trying TO set off the immense popularity of Gen
Taylor, derived from his splendid achievements. by
showing that Cass too is great warrior. The
battle at the Aux Canards duck river, for he too
as Duck river hero is cited as proof of his great
military skill. To Judge Of the nature of this ex-
Plolt, 1t may be necessary To mention that Hull, on
his trial. pleaded in defence of his conduct the raw
ness OF his troops lie said there was but one regi-
meni among them (Col. MilIer's) that had been
tired; for the insignificant skirnsh at the Bridge
at Aux Canards he presumed would not be insisted
on as an exception. That is the substance of what
he said, though do not pretend to quote his very
words. We have his trial, however. and it will
be easy to state his exact words should il be deem
cd necessary.
Ii Zen. Cass had never been a candidate for the
Presidency, so little impression had this exploit
made upon the public, that there would not have
beenj at this moment, one man in fifty who knew
anything about it. We confess we had thought pc
knew something about all the great battles of the
last war; but we had forgotten this Every body
has heard Of the Thames, of Sackett's IIarbor, OF
Chippewa, Of Niagara, Of Fort Erie of PIattsbutg,
and Of New Orleans; but who ever heard of Aux
CanaTds, until lately ?-R. Vhig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06

The Washington Union has made another great
discovery The Wings, it says, will, to get rid
of the Slavery difficulty, recede to Mexico all the
lands we have recently acquired. This is news to
us-but we suppose the Union knows Wing Sc
crcts better than they do thennseves.-Whig
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06

SPLIT PEAs.-ln an Eastern city cabinet ma
ker employed two Germans as porters to deliver
his furniture. One morning he loaded his car with
bureau, and gave directions where to have it left
"Aud by the by" said he to one of them, hand
ing him shilling, con your way back get pint
o peas"
they stayed an unusual time. and when at
length they did return, it was soon ascerained that
they had enormous bricks in their hats
"Why, you German tascals'' roared the anrgy
boss, "you are both drunk"
"Yaw," said one of them, "you gift us ter shi-
ling to buy pint piccej we trinkt him snd we
are poe so trunk as ter teuykens!"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06

Some Locos have recently sought to asctibe the
merit Of the battle Of Buena Vista to the gallant
Wool. The Steubeuvile Herald heard Gen. Wool
lstely give an account of that battle when he said
that Gen. Taylor was posted where he should have
been-that his plans and orders were unobjection-
abe-.that he evinced great presence Of mind, and
was deserving much praise for the result Of that
battle. He spoke of Gen. Taylor in the highest
terms as general and citizen.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06

discovery has beeu made by Mr.. Ticknor of
Brooklyn, of process by which paints Of all colors
can, when applied to wood irou, or any other ma
terial, be made TO have polish and service equal
TO the finest porcelain. For all Ornamental and
useful purposes, this invention must be Of the GREAT
est value,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06

Since Mr.. Clay rode 30 miles to vote for Mr..
Criueuden, tie Democrats gocm not 50 much in
cned to praise tho 'illustrious statesman" Pro
badly in fortnight they will resume their old tale,
and represent him, as they have been doing for
quarter of century, as the yilest Of the human
race. He will be better able to endure their calnms
MES than their praises-Uhg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06
ID. REAMER,
successor TO HoGG, wHITMoRE & co.,
GROCER AND COMMISSION
MI II IL G. iii A N II.

Sc0ttNIllt, Albcmarlc Co., virginia,
WILL give strict personal attention to receiving
w and forwarding Goods and Merchandise, and
to the sales Of all kinds of produce consigned to
his care. Orders for Goods filled with prompt
ness and at the lowest cash prices. Liberal CASH
advances made on consignments.
Sept. 90, lS47.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06
STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06
JUST RECESVED

JUST KECESVsED.
FU>HE subscriber has just returned from the City
Il Of Baltimore, where he supplied himself with
fine stock of material and now most respectfully
informs his friends and customers, that he will
make to order
Cater and BUsEin Shoes,
and every other variety known to the trade, in the
neatest and most fashionable style; and he socits
share Of the public patronage, he is confident
the work from his shop will compare with that of
any other. Call and see.
April IL. lS4S. A. M. SIMPSON.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-09-06

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POETRY.
THE DEATH-BED.
BY THOMAS HOOD.
We watched her breathing through the night
Her breathing soft and low;
AS in her breast the wave of life
Kept heaving to and fro.
So silently we seemed 10 speak,
So slowly moved about,
AS we had lent her half our powers
To exc her being out.
Our very hopes beied our fears,
Our fears our hopes belied
We thought her dying when she slept,
And sleeping when she died.
For when the morn came dim and sad,
And chill with early showers,
Her quiet eyelids closed, she had
Another morn than ours.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07
STATE UNIVERSITY.

Bill to establish the university Of
Wisconsin has passed the Senate. The
Bill locates the University a! or near
Madison, according TO the constitution
The government of the institution is YES
ted IN a board of regents to consist of
president and II members. The mem
bers to be appointed by the Governor by
and with the advice and consent of the
senate, and they are authorized to elect
a chancellor The members of the board
are to be divided into classes to hold for
>, 4, and 6 years. The regents are author
lied to draw plan ofbuildings, anda site and
reportthe same to the legislature at a flu
lure session for APPROVAL or rejection. They
are also to appoint the requisite number of
professors and tutors, and have the general
superintendent and control of the insti-
tution.-The University is to consist of 4
departments.
LIST. The departmental science literature,
and he arts.
ID, The department OF law.
3D.. The department of medicine.
4th. The department of the theory and
practice of elementary instruction.
The fee Ofadmission to the University ne
vcr to exceed $40 and the charges for III
tion in the LIST. and 4th. departments are
never to exceed in one year, to the resi-
| dents of the State, $40 and is to BE- III
timately free to all residents of the state
Such are the general features of thC
bill and we think they are well formed
! The plan for creating board of re
gents is decidedly preferable to the one
proposed at the last session of the lcgisIa
| turc, which was to constitute the senate ant
state officers board of regents inasmuch a.
it gives greater permanence to the board an(
and opportunity to select the members
thereof with special reference to the dutie:
assigned them as such, and keeps the in
stitution comparatively free from the infu
| ence OF party politics.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

The CHOLERA IN EUROPE. The New
York Day Book, after speaking of the last
Political news from Europe as of no great
importance or interest adds
But one fact of physical character, is of
more impressive significance and of vital
concern to the people of the United States
and TO all mankind. The Cholera has
again made its appearance in Russia, and in
more violent and malignant form than be-
fore. There is every reason to fear that
this alarming pestlence will not be much
longer confined to Eastern Europe, and that
lis ravages will extend 10 the Western shore
of that continent, and thence across the
ocean, as in 1882.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07
THE people. MOVING

A Mass meeting of the friends Of free territory
was called at Paris in this county, Tuesday last
the 18th. The day opendcd with a storm which
continued uninterruptedly until about 10 o'clock
preventing numbers from this town and doubtless
from others, from attending. Nevertheless upwards
Of 500 voters were present larger number than
was ever before convened in Racine county at any
political gathering. An address was presented
resolutions were adopted, and speeches were made,
but the full particulars we have not yet received
Racine county, we are satisfied, will be true to her
self She has an intelligent and thinking people,
who yield up their minds and opinions to no man
or set of men. They can Judge Of the Baltimore
convention and of its nominee as we'll as any per-
son tell them and they know Just how much
weight they are both entitled to, and estimate them
accordingly. They, before this nomination, re-
peatedly laid down their creed of democratic faith
and an essential feature OF it has always BEEN ree
territory" How then can they support that prince
Of traitors TO this principle Lewis Cass Their
selrespect utterly iorbids it, and If the balance
of the state should so far forget its interest and duty
as to support that man. we feel sanguine, Racine
county will yet stand a bright spot redeeming
trait in the general detection and darkness.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

We have had opportunities recently of learning
to some extent, the feeling of the people of Wiscon-
SIN at least of the south eastern portion on the sub
ect of the next Presidency and we may say the
feeling of dissatisfaction towards the nominees of
both parties for the Presidency, is almost uni,
Taking the counties of Racine, Rock, and Wal
worth we do not believe that one man in five of
the Democratic party, feels cordial towards the no.
mi uation Of Lewis Cnss. That the dissatisfaction
towards Taylor in his own party. is not 50 great,
we believe for the very that principle never
was the moving impulse Of the wbg party in the
MAN. and fthey can only get up man with some
prospect of success, II is entirely mmaeral cho he
is or ,chat he is. Taylor to most of them, is Just
as good as any other man. We feel confident that
before the day of election comes round, Cass will
not have corporals guard left in the eastern part
of the territory provided the present open friends
of free territory manifest the earnesness of their
purpose by continued exertion. There may be
Cass men in the State; there may be numbers Of
them for all we know but it has not been our for
tune TO come in contact with Them. II any there
be they keep the matter very closely to themselves
and evidently have great indIsposition to talk
about il Ii this State be carried for Cass with
no more enthusiasm than no,e manilests itself
among his followers, we shall be much surprised.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07
Judicial District Convention.

AT meeting of the Democratic members
of the Legislature from the counties of RAJ
cine, Walworth, Rock and Green, held on
Tuesday evening, June 81, 1913, it was
unanimously
Resolved, That we recommend to the
qualified electors of each Assembly district
of our several counties, to select three dele
gates to meet i'll convention at the house of
VIM. Hoyt, i'll the village of Daren, Wal
worth Co., on the third Tuesday of July
next, for the purpose of nominating a can
didate to be supported for the office of
Judge of the first Ju dicial district.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published i'll the Democratic
papers Of the district.
PHILO WHITE, Chm.
A. p. BLAKEsLEE, Scc'y.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07
Mr. Van Buren, it is said accepts the NOM

Mr., Van Buren, it is said accepts the nom
ination for the Presidency conferred upon
him by the Utica convention ,Phere are.
reasons why Mr.. Van Buren, might have de-
cined, without any show of disregard fon
the principles TO which he is attached, bus
in accepting, regardless of the unprmciplet8
partisans, the former parasites of his pow
er, who will undoubtedly open on his track
he has evidenced degree of moralcour-
age, and devotion TO correct principles,
which will cover with imperishable renown,
n name already sufficiently exalted and hon
ored. When, very few years hence, the
principles now advocated by the men who
have nominated Mr.. Van Buren,, shall be-
come the principles Of the United North.
and the names ofhis revilers and the revilers
of these principles, shall have gone down to
the aforementioned grave which is now
yawning for them, the name of Mr. Van
Buren, will be remembered with the love and
gratitude of men, who are in the enjoy.
ment of blessings, which can flow alone
from true freedom.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

the time of our writing we have received no
authentic information but hear it currently rumor-
ed that Gen. Dodge has declined the nomination for
the Vice Presidency, on the ticket with Mr.. Van
Buren,. 1t may be so, but we doubt it. We know
Gen Dodge to be strong advocate of &" free terri
tory" We know he reprobated the nomination of
Cass, because Of Cass hostile position to the inter
ests OF freedom and the free west and we cannot
therefore believe that he has refused 10 lend the
influence of his name to uphold and advance that
which he contends to be right in opposition to that
which he knows TO be wrong, If he conceives it
to be his duty to sacrifice principle to sustain the
Baltimore farce, we are mistaken in the man, and
must regret that he lacked the moral courage in
the face of the parasites Of power and the devotees
of Office, to place the browning chapet on the brow
of wei. spent life, by vindicating TO the full ex
tent Of his power those principles he knows to be
right
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

CHANGE IN THE Law OF EVIDENCE
One of the most important innovations of
the new Code of Procedure in New York
is that embraced i'll the section, No person
offered as witness shall be excluded by
reason of his interest in the event of the ac-
ton"
On the first day Of July next, the provi-
sion takes effect, as well in relation to suits
hereafter commenced as those now pen
ding. The witness credibility is left to
the jury.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07
The Democrats

OF Southport and vicinity in favor of FREE TER
HrORY and the WlLMOT PROVI>O, are re-
quested to meet on MONDAY Evening. the 10th
inst at Clements Hall, in this village, in mass
meeting, to respond 10 the nomination ofMARTIN
VAN BUREN,, and to consider the expediency of
an organization upon free soil foundation
\ general attendance OF all friendly to the cause
is desired. July G, 1918.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

Town IMP novEMENTs.- nurkee,ssbrick LIoct
containing in the first story, FIVE commodious stores
Is about completed and ready for occupancy. An
other large brick block, three stories in beighth
containing in the first story three large store rooms
IS being completed near the south end of Main St
and on the corner ne 1t south of the Durkee block
and alongside the Telegraph office. the material is
being hauled on the ground for another large brick
block.