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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11
ELECTION FRAIIDS

The infamous game Of 1914, we fear is TO be re-
pea.ed. The Philadelphia American says that a
most respectable and intelligent gentleman at Har
rsburg writes that an extensive conspiracy to cast
fraudulent votes at the approaching election has just
been detected. 1t seems that letter. containing
the names of large number of persons for whom
false certificates of naturalization had been obtained
has fallen into the hands of the public authorities.
and That one OF the parties implicated has been ar
rested and committed to prison. The facts already
developed show that certificates under the seal of
the county, and signed by former prothonotary
have been furnished to individuals who admit they
nave never been in any court for any purpose of
naturalization and there is reason to believe that
immense numbers of these fraudulent certificates
nave been distributed along the lines Of the Central
and New York and Erie Railroads
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11
The WaynesbOrOugh Preciuct-The Right Spirit

A meeting of the friends of Gen. TAYLOR was
held on the 25th ult. at Waynesborough, to take
into consideration the present crisis in our public
affairs, and adopt such measures as would be most
likely to awaken tho s!umbering energies of the
Wings, and friends of Gen. TAYLOR, in this pre-
cinct. From the spirit manifested on the occasion,
it was very apparent that Tho latent fire of devo-
ton to the good cause needed only to be stirred to
kinde into glowing flame.
John j. Bell, Esq, was called to the Chair and
VIM. Withrow, jr., appointed Secretary.
The following resolution adopted by accla-
nation:
Resolved, That every Taylor man within this
precinct consider himself duly constituted mem
Der of the Committee of Vigilance, and that we
hereby pledge ourselves TO use all the means in our
power to disseminate light and iruth-combat
error and deraction-and bring To the polls in No
vember, every voter in favor of Zachary Taylor
the Peoples candidate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11
GOOD NEWS FOR THE WINGS.

GEORGIA and FLORIpA arc redeemed the lat.
ter by large majority, olecting Governor, Con
gresham, and Legislature.
"1he popular vote is close in Georgia. The
Taylor gain in seventy-one counties is 75l over
the vote for Governor of last year. when the Dem
ocratc majority was 1898 The State is good for
Taylor in November by majority of two or three
thousand"
The Georgia Delegation in the next Congress
will be equally divided between the tive parties, as
in the present Congress. viz:
TPhigs-Thomas Butler King. Allen I. Owen,
Alex. III. Stephens, Robert Toombs.
Democrais-M. j. Wcllborn, Hugh A. IIaral-
son, Thomas e.. IIackett, Howell Cobb.
MARYLAND ELEcTIoNs.-Th local elections IN
Maryland, which took place "Wednesday last,
show the State to be safe for the 'Old Chief" who
never was beaten, and never surrenders. Shout,
Whigs-for the Victory is yours
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11
THE FILLMORE PLATFORM

IL dIsavow most unequivocally, now and forever,
any desire on my part to interfere with the rights
OF what is termed the property of the citizens Of o.
Their States"
This government is government of limited
powers and that by the constitution Of the United
States, Congress has no jurisdiction whatever over
the institution of slavery in the several States"
WILLARD FILLMORE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

W The District Court of the United States for
the western District of Virginia, is still in session
at this place The Grand Jury found thirteen in
dictmenis against FENroN, for purIoining money
from the Winchester Post Office His trial has
been deferred until the next Court. SrIcKLEM,N
indicted Tor puroiniag money from the mail, at
Deerfeh Post Office, and who was admitted TO
ball failed to appear The Court is at present en-
gagged on the Bankrupt docket
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

LUxURIEST WHEAr.-The Leesburg Wash
ingtonian, Sept 20, says that our farmers general
ly, some of whom have not yet even finished SOW
ing their wheat crop, will be rather surprised to
learn That the present growing crop of wheat or at
ieas; portion Of it, of Mr.. Elijah James, in the
neghborhoc,! of Waterford, is about two feet high,
of the stalks % il indeed measuring SO inches
in height-a luxuriance OF growth in the fall almost
unprecedented, we should think. The wheat is of
the Mediterranean kind, (now becoming favorite
among our farmers from being fyproof) was sown
in July, and ploughed in at The last pIoughing of
the corn crop of Mr. James, thus being saving Of
labor in seeding, and will. in the opinion of this
very successful practical farmer, afford rich fall
pasture without injury to it, whilst its deeply root
ed state from having had The advantage Of several
months growth will enable it to withstand the rig
or of the winter season with less injury, and con
sequen1y prove more productive at reaping
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11
EVENING SESSION.

At the hour appointed the Convention was called
to order. The Hon. William c. Rives, the Pres
dent elect, was conducted 10 the stand, and intro
dnced to the Convention by Col. Tayloe, the act
ing President. MIR. Rives then addressed the Con-
vcntion in most eloquent and interesting manner.
The Convention adjourned at half past 6 p. NJ.
to meet at 10 A. NJ. on morrow
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

MAKING FoTERs.-The Baltimore Sun states
that the business Of making citizens has been pref
ty brskly carried at the court house, in that cy
during the past week. So many have come up for
naturalization that it is estimated the number will
not be much un1er one thousand pretty GOOD
addition to the voting population Of the city.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11
FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR,
OF LOUISIANA.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
WILLARD FILLMORE,
OF NEW YORK.
WING ELECTORAL TICKET.

|. JOHN j. JONES, of Norfolk city.
2. GEORGE w. BOILING, Petersburg.
). HENRY p. IRVING, Cumberland.
q. JosErH X. IRVING, Lynchburg.
.. WILLIAM MARTIN, Franklin.
Il. WILLIAM G.. RIvEs, Albemarlc.
Z. ROBERr T.. SCorr, Fauquier
8. HENRY L. GARNErr, Westmoreland.
.. JOHN A. MEREDITH, Richmond city.
10. ROBERT SAUNDERS, Williamsburg.
II. ANDREW HUNTER, Jefferson.
II. ALEXANDER III. III. STUART, Augusta
!3. SAMUEL Med. Moore, Rockbridge.
II. CoNNALLY Il. TRiGG, Washington.
10. GEORGE w. SUMMERS, kanawha.
10. GIDEON ID. CAMDEN, Harrison.
IL. FRANCIS III. PIERpoNr, Marion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

o. WV. l.. CLARKE, Esq, Of Winchester. 10
spoken OF as a suitable successor to Mr.. McLAsr
as President of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
Company. From the skill, energy and industry
with which Dir. CLARKE has managed the Win
chester Road, we have no doubt it would be rood
appointment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

CO Mr.. BESToN's speech in the Senate on the
o'e'et OF Uen. kEARNEY, occupied eighty seven
columns OF the National Intelligencer. The pub
lIcaIon Of the speeches in this body is paid for
by resolution Of the Senate, in the Inteligencer
and Union, at the rate OF 81 so a column. This
makes the cost Of Benton's speech exceed $1,000.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

o. WILLIS Hall, one of the principal leaders
in the late disorganizing movement in favor of Mr..
CLAY, in the city Of New York, has gone over to
the support Of MARTIN VAN BuReN Gen TAY-
LoR was not Wiig enough for him; so the gentle
man, in his zeal for his principles" walks over to
the other side
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

CoKDzMNE3 TO III HUNG.-On Monday tbs ID
inst, the negro man, Brown was tried for stabbing
and attempting to murder his master. Dr. Garland
Garth The Court appointed y. RI. Magruder,
esq, as his counsel, and V. w. Southall, esq. APP
peared for the commonwealth. After hearing the
evidence in he case, and arguments from counsel,
the court found the prisoner guilty and condemned
him to be hung on Friday the 10Th of November
next Charlottesville JefersoRian.
OUTRAGE UPON WoMAN.--We understand
that a cruel and nameless outrage was committed
upon the person Of young, unmarried woman, two
or three weeks since, on the North Fork in Pen
dleon county, by three white ruffans We do not
know the names of the parties, but understand The
Grand Jury have lie matter in hand. and will do
their utmost TO have justice done The guilty par
! tics, we learn, have fed Rock'm Reg
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

NDw YoRK EPIscoPAL CoNvENrror.-Tbis
Convention has adjourned. The continuance Of
the Bishops salary was resolved upon. So far as
we have seen, the Convention does not seem to
nave been troubled by any excitement upon the
New York
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

A meeting Of the Native American party Of the,
State Of Massachusetts was recently held in Boston.
and attempts to nominate State and National tickets
were voted down, and the meeting adjourned with
ont bringing any thing TO pass.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

David Paul Brown, Esq, received the nomina-
ton of mass meeting in Southwark, Philadelphia.
on Saturday evening, as the Independent Rough
and Ready candidate for Congress from the first
district. His opponents are Lewis G.. Levin, Ma
tive, and II. u. Florence, Democrat
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11
THURSDAY MORNING.

The Convention was called to order by Vice
President, Col. Edward II. Tayloe. He then in
troduced r. e. Stanard Esq, of Richmond, who
delivered forcible, instructive, and eloquent Ad-
dress. The Convention adjourned at 2 O'Clock, to
meet at 8 F. NJ
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

o. Mr.. r. HAgRIsoN. Of Prince George county.
publishes card in the Petersburg Intelligenccr,
assigning his reasons for abandoning the 50 called
Democratic party with which he has "co.operated
for twenty years" and for supporting the election
Of Gen. Taylor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

SoUTH CARoLINA.-Goyernor Johnson has de-
termined to call an extra session of the Legislature
Of South Carolina, in order to enable that State TO
cast her vote for Electors Of President and Vice
President.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

The Philadelphia papers bring news of the death,
Of Commodore JAMES BIDDLE, OF which we have
at present only to say that this event is one which
will be auented by all who knew this highly dis.
tinguisheFofTicer and true gentleman.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

eG- Thomas j. NICHE, Esl, will meet JONI
LErcHER, ESD, in Greenville on Saturday the 18th
instant, in political discussion.
There will be discussion also in Greenville on
Saturday the 9th inst. at / o'clock
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11

upon these speakers; and we may hope that their
efforts will be productive Of good.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-11
IS II a q 81 IN O MS
WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER IL, 1913.

eli the enemy oppose my march, in whatever mum
bsrs shall fight him. General Taylor at Me baiti,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 4, l84S.
Our Village, No. 2.

We had a word or two to say, yesterday,
respecting the manifest want Of Hotel accommo-
datlons in our growing and prosperous village
want that, it is very plain, the completion Of our
Railroads, now in state of active advance
ment, and the consequent augmentation oftravel
and business, will render absolutely intolerable.
II is obvious now, to those best acquainted with
the matter, that Hotel of the largest class,
would be amply sustained, without any other det-
riment to those already in existence than such
as would result from reducing their inmates to
their rational christian capacity. For the past
five or six years. the numbers Of strangers an
nualy arriving at, and passing through, Bur-
ngton, in pursuit of business or pleasure, have
prod giously increased and every indication is
that the present year will be distinguished above
all its predecessors for the large ratio Of this n-
crease. Travellers have complained, publicly
and privately, and with reason, not of the want
of disposition (for that would argue an inhos-
pitaiiy which cannot be charged upon u.s. but
of a want of the necessary accommodations to
render their visit to our pleasant village coin.
Portable, and thing desirable in the repetition.
Such complaints are made by those who are
attracted to Burlington by the multforln induce
ments with which the hand Of nature and enter
prise of man have endowed il; and though We
should be among the first to dsclaim the re-
proach they imply. if they were unfounded we
are, also, among the last to feel thin.sknned
when their truth is undeniable. 1t is always
better to remedy our faults when they are point
ed out, than to g offend our lungs" by railing
against the friend who detects them-at least
IRE think so.
- But perhaps we have said enough on
this topic--though we certainly do think il is
one in which our best citizens hare, and in
which we happen to know many of them feel, a
decided interest. With strangers, opinions and
impressions with regard to a town, are always
more or less modified by their opinions and i'm
prcssions of its Public Houses. Every mans
experience will certify this ; and if one is COM
PEELED to lose himself in a crowd, in one case, or
is met at the threshold with never SO civil and
courteous an " All full, sir" in the other, he is
likely TO associate with his recollection of the
place, grim visions of mass meetings where lie
had less identity than leaf on painted tree, or
disagreeable ideas of having been once turned
ont of doors
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07

u Judge PHELPS has made another able
speech in the Senate, on the finances, and in re-
ply to Mr.. Gag-Atherton of New Hampshire, the
Chairman Of the Finance Committee. The
Washington correspondent of the ". Y Tri-
buue thus speaks of Judge PHELPS. We are
glad to learn that he concurs with Mr.. WEBSTER
in his views Of the Treaty, BY which this Gov
eminent. after Sighting couple Of years, at an
immense sacrifice Of blood and treasure to Ell.
force the payment of three or four millions from
Mexico, consents to pay the whole debt, and tit
teen millions more, for an extension of territory
that will prove Il biterer curse than war ITSELF
The 1'rlbune's correspondent says
:" Mr.. Senator PHELPS made one of his
strong speeches to-day in answer to Mr..
ATHERroN- or rather upon the financial
condition of the country. 1t was distin.
gulshed by his usual power of argument
and lucid statement
There are but few Senators of more
ability than Mr.. PHELPs-there is hardly
one distinguished for closer, severer ratio.
cnatlon. He is always equal to the occa-
slon--but then the occasion must be one
of some importance to get him up.
His speech against the Treaty in secret
session according to rumor was great eff.
tort. He ably and successfully supported
Mr. WEBSTER in the stand against the COM
bined influence of Executive patronage and
Senatorial fears. Their opponents gained
the victory in votes-they in argument
The country will sustain ,hem.''
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07
A" The Bakers"

These happy vocalists, who visited us last
summer much to the satisfaction of the music
loving portion of our community, appear to be
in the way of reaching us again. We see by
the Ogdcnsburgh papers that they were singing
to crowded audiences in that village few days
ago. This pleasant family of brothers and sis
tiers, certainly dwell together in harmony" and
we believe, are warmly entitled to the popularity
they have acquired, on account both Of the ex.
celence of their musical performances, and the
entire responsibility and propriety of their char.
acters and department.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07
LIFE.
BY II. W. LoNGrELf.ow.

feline not in mounful numbers,
-" Lie v but an empty dream :"
Fo! the soul is dead that slumbers,
Aud things are not what they seem.
Life 10 real! Life is earnest!
And the grave il not its goal!
Dust thou art, to dust returnest,"
Was not spoken Of the soul.
Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,
IL OUR destined end or way,
But to act, tina each tomorrow
Find US farther than to-day.
Art is long, and Time is feeting,
And Our hearts, though stout and brave,
Still like muffled drums are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.
In the worlds broad field Of battle,
In the bivouac Of Life,
Be not like dumb, driven cattle
Be hero in the strife
Trus, no Future, howe'er pleasant!
Let the dead Past bury its dead!
Act---act in the living Present
Heart within, and God o'erhead!
Lives of great men oil remind us,
We can make our lives sublime;
And, departing, leave behind US
Footsteps Oh the sands Of time:
Footsteps that perhaps another,
Sailing DER life's solemn main,
A sorlorn and shipwrecked brother,
Seeing, shall take heart again.
Let us, then, be up and doing,
With heart for any fate
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07
o. The Steel Line Engraving, executed b

u The Steel Line Engraving, executed by
our persevering and talented townsman. Mr.. J..
II. HILLS, from Stuart's celebrated painting of
WASHINGTON, now hangs in our Office, where it
may be seen by those who can appreciate, or
who desire to patroni.e, artistic excellence
Mr.. HILLS deserves great credit for the whole
character of this performance and we are glad,
while we are not surprised, to learn that GEO.
p. MARSH, one of the very best critical Com
noisseurs of art in the country, has spoken in
high praise of it.
The low price for which Mr. IIILLs furnishes
copies of this fine engraving, places it within
the reach of all, and we hope specimen of Art
so credi,able may. attract patronage among us,
and not furnish another instance in proof of the
maxim that a prophet is not without honor err
cept in his own country"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07
From the N. Y. Com Advertiser.
A New Work. History Of the war in Mex
lcO-Extract from the Preface.

The American people, having claim against Mex
leo Of or millions, dunned her for the money Like
most needy and thrless debtors she promised to pay
but did not. America determined to enforce pay
ment. Accordingly she raised armies, spent tens of
millions OF dollars, killed thousands of Mexicans lost
thousands OF her men, made tens OF thousands OF
property and then agreed to compromise the debt by
buying ID millions worth OF land OF the Mexcans,
while at the same time she had OH hand millions OF
acres more than she could sell Whit o striking
instance Of consummate skill and good management.
OIL MR. POLK!
z e The Democrat says that, during one OF the
battles in Mexico soldier, after being struck by
bullet, was heard TO exclaim: that last shot has
knocked all the IVhiggery out of me-" The fair pre-
sumption is that the shot carried away good portion
Of the poor fellows bruins Louisville y0nrnal
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07
Mr.. Folks one-legged friend, Santa Anna, i.

Mr.. Folks one-egged friend, Santa Anna, IS
writing grandiloquent letters, from some cave in
the interior of Mexico, to one of the acting Mex
lean " Excellencies,' in which he shows him
self to be, like Irvng's Dutch Governor, 4" brim-
full of wrath and cabbage" against " the nva-
ders," and quite Indifferent as to what becomes
of himself personally. lie says he will try what
virtue there is in "Pass." once more, ic his
fragment of a government will give him one and
go into honorable exile in furrin parts" Since
Gen. Scott captured his wooden leg, at Ccrro
Gordo, he declines all invitations except to hops
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07

a. Ex-President VAN buren, visited philadel.
phia few days ago, when "a number of his DO.
litlcal friends there invited him to receive Pub.
lie Dinner, Mr.. Van Buren, declined the pro.
posed honor. In his reply, he thus alludes to
recent events in Europe:
The state OF my own feelings teaches me that i, will
not be regarded lrespass upon your kindness ii
embrace the occasion II has presented to congratu.
late YOU upon the recent and signal success OF the great
principle which has SO long occupied our thoughts and
enlisted our sympaih ios-that of sefgoyemment
Already so deeply endcared To by the innumcrable
blessings II has conferred upon our own favored land
1t destined, even in our day TO be the harbuge,
OF endowments at least similar in CHARACTER IN H.
most enlightened portions OF the civilized world Tia,
MS progress may still be onward and its career mari
ed by the footsteps OF liberty and Justice mduess md
peace IS desire IN which can confidently eoun, n
your cheerful aud hearty participation. @'''' vi
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07
Oh, Major !

II Our friend of the Temperance HcraH is
not aware that any cause can be driven into
straits by entire success" IL slavery should
be abolished tomorrow, we incline TO think the
Abolition Party would be driven into straits
pretty efiectually. When there is nothing for
cause to contend against, whether it results
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07
Iieaping up.

The value Of the estate of John Jacob Astor,
who died in New York on Wednesday last, is
estimated at fory millions Of doilars' 1t is not
to be supposed that this immense property ex-
empted its possessor from harrassing cares and
perplexties. Indeed, Mr. Astor is said to have
frequently expressed the opinion that man who
had property to the amount of two or three hund.
dred thousand dollars, is as well off as though
he were rich.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07
u The North River is open to Albany, and

u The North River is open to Albany, and
the Steamers have commenced running between
New York and Albany
Mr.. John OConnell, writing home from Paris, i'm
mediately after the exciting events there, says :
Speak out, people OF Ireland speak from every city
every yaley-every hill--every plain the time is
right When it is Englands drectest and most I'M
peratve interest that should manage our own at
iars in our own parliament at home Men OF Ireland,
back my feeble words with the mighty shout OF
combined nation We must not shall not be leii
in degradation when all other nations recovering
'helrbrth- nights One more, great, one peaceful
united glorious effort and Ireland shall be Tree, and
the empire shall be saved by the restoration OF our
tor repeal !"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-07
Suicide /!

Our astute friend of the Vermont Patrio,,
signs over the discontinuance of the st. Adams
Republican, and says
We cannot believe that our friends in Frank
lin County will for moment think of Hiring
rfhom paper. II, however, they think ofdoiag
The Patriot, for which we should be glad to have
them subscribe
Oh, Major.