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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

'Inc descendants Of the Wings Of the Revolution
VINO prevailed against the corrupt Ministry n
ueofge al, and vindicaed the violated libertie, ~
o people against the assumed prerogatives Of the
olown Again, then, in conclusion, What is De-
hocracy pure Democracy would DO a govern.
mem Oh .he people in their primary assemblies
ms however, is not, and cannot lie Our form of
government 1t has therefore been wisely mad. :,
Representative Republic, in which the nsonle ~,
through their immediate representatives i'm Com.
gress assembled they are identified in ali ,ho;,
rights and interests with The peope-are returned
to and become one of them every two years-theif
interest, then, unless corrupted and bought over by
Executive patronage, the true and aniagoDsticsi
power to that of the people, ono with that of their
constituents; but the danger to be apprehendcd from
'nis patronage will be in proportion 10 the influence
o, me Executive over the Legislative department.
OF me government. This influence must be exert
ca through the medium VI the Veto, and tho con-
'llct Tor your liberties must DO between the House
OF Representatives. on the one hand, sustained by
ihe people, and the Veto, on tho oter, sustained
by the corruPting influence of Executive patronage.
Honesty, then, is the requisite element in the
character of your Presdent-in Taylor ydd have
1t, and 1t is your best security.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
THE TAYLOR PLATFORM.

"The power given by the constitution TO the
Executive, to interpose his veto, is high conser-
valve power, which should never be exercised ex-
cept In cases of clear violation of the constitution.
or manifest haste and want of consideration by Con
gress."
The personal opinions of the individual who
may happen to occupy the Executive chair, ought
not to control the action of Congress upon questions
of domestic policy, nor ought his objections to be
interPosed where questions Of constitutional power
have been settled by the various departments of
government, and acquiscod in by the people"
Upon the subjects Of tho tariff the currency.
me improvement Of our great highways, rivers,
iakes' and harbora, the will of the people, as ex-
pressed through their representatives in Congress,
ought to be respected, and carried out by the Elk
ecutve."
WAR, at all times and under all circumstances
Is a national calamity, to be avoided, if compatible
with national honor. THE principles of our 90
vernment as well as its true policy, opposed to
the subjugatlon OF ether nations and the ds,nember
nent OF other countries by conquest, for in the Ian
guage of the great Washington, why should we
quit our own to stand on foreign ground %"
r. TAYLOR
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
Internal improvement Convention.

This body, convened at the call of citizens of
Greenbrler, met in Staunton on Monday, and is
still in session at the hour of closing our paper
Delegates from fifteen or sixteen counties are in at
tendance, and the best spirit appears to animate its
members. The Convention was addressed on Mon
day in a most happy manner by RoBEnr &. SCoTr,
Esq, of Richmond, invitation; and to-day
CTuesday) the Report of the Committee on bust
ness is under discussion. An enthusiastic speech,
in the real goahead spirit of the age has just been
concluded by Mr.. CRANE, of Richmond, who is
followed by WM. KINNEY, Esq, of the Augusta
Delegation. A full report of the proceedings will
be given in our next paper.-We entertain the
hope that much good is result from this Conven-
ton
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

return Of Gen. Scott from Vera Cruz with the troops
under his command.
The battle OF Bueaa Vista was fought on our
side by abou. $50 regular troops and something up
wards of 1000 volunteers, while they were opposed
by at least 1000 of the enemy; and had we lost
the day, feel that the whole responsibility of the
misfortune would have fallen upon my shoulders.
re! 40 not wish here TO censIre these who placed
us in that critical situation whether they deserve
blame or not ! leave for others To determine
Those who had control OF my fate in this transac-
ton may have friends here present in whose good
opinion would not harm them. For my own part,
am satisfied to hope and believe that it VII the
result of accident rather than Of design on their
part.
In conclusion, beg 10 return to you. TO my fell
low citizens OF Harrison county, and particularly To
my fair country women here assembled my heartfelt
thanks for the cordial reception which they have
this day extended to me.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

prolonged cheers Were given 10 "Barringcr aud
the old North Stae.''
Never at any Convention of the Wing party Of
Virginia was greater enthusiasm manifestcd.-All
was harmony, ardent devotion to our gallant and
distinguished candidates, and to the glorious prin
cples of our party.
And now the hour Of action is at hand. Stand
to your ranks. Wings. Prepare for the polls. Let
each man look to his neighborhood- his precinct
and do his whole duty To freemen engaged in
such cause as ours, there is no such word as ail "
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
WING ELECTORAL TICKET

|. JOHN j. JONES, Of Norfolk city.
=. GEORGE w. Boiling, Petersburg.
3. HENRY P. IRviNG, Cumberland.
q. JOSEPH X. IRVING, Lynchburg.
3. WILLIAM MARTIN, Franklin.
.. WILLIAM G.. RWEs, Albemarle.
Z. ROBERT l.. SCorr, Fauquier.
:. Henry L. GARRETT, Westmoreland.
y. JOHN A. MEREDITH, Richmond city.
Az. ROBERT SAUNDERS, Williamsburg
II. ANDREW HUNTER. jefferson.
~. ALEXANDER III. III. STUART, Augusta.
10. SAMUEL Med. MooRE, Rockbridge.
IA. CoNNALLY f. TRIGG, Washington.
10. GEORGE w. SUMMERS, Kanawha.
10. GIDEON ID. CAMDEN, Harrison.
IL. FRANCIS Ill. PIERPoNT, Marion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

LATEST FROM TAMrIco.--A meeting was held
at Iamplco, on the 9th ultimo, by the principal
inhabitants and merchants, in reference to The pro-
ject 9fhe Sierra .Nadre Republic Resolutions
were passed at this meeting strongly denunciatory
OF the scheme. The people have formed them
selves into an armed body for the purpose of pre-
serving order and resisting invaders, should they
present themselves Herrera has issued orders to
transport inhabitants of the ceded territory to any
portion oil the republic at the public expense.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
GEN. CAsS'S NICHOLSON LETTER.

While our Southern Democrats profess to RELY
upon Gen. Cass's Nicholson Letter, with the ut
most confidence TO prove that he is all the South could
wish on the Slavery exensonquestion it is not little
singular that the same letter is referred to with O.
quail confidence by his supporters in the North and
West to prove that ho is against the admission Of
Slavery into any Territory now free.
The "Ohio Jefersonian," violent Cass paper,
says:
"The Wings having nominated slave extern
sionist for the Presidency, are wont to make it ap-
pear that tho Democrats are similarly situated, by
charging that Gen Cass is an avowed slave extern
sionist. This charge is unqualiiedly false. Gen
Cass stands pledged 10 OPPOSE the extension of
slavery. In his Nicholson letter he expresses his
views of the constitutional power of Congress over
The institution OF slavery. He gives it as his de-
lberate opinion, that Congress has no po,rer to in
stitutc slaCCry tOhcre IL does not erist. Suppose
then that Gen. Cass is elected to the Presidency
and that Congress should pass an act to institute
slavery IN free territory, what does Gen. Cass in
effect, stand pledged to do? Why, to veto it ; be-
cause he has told the American people that such
an act would be unconstitutional. 1t is then clear
as the monday sun, that Gen. Cass stands before
the country as the avowed opponent Of slavery ex-
tension, and pledged to veto any act Of Congress
having for It's object the institutug of slavery in
free territory.
Now which Of these readings is the true one
Mr.. MosEs, Of Florida, has sought to know of Gen
CAss himself; bat "mum" is the word there. and
''mum" will continue 70 be the word.-Yet this is
the Party which boasts Of its "pla,Gorms' and
"Pledges" that may be read and known Of all
men but which, it seems, can be read and known.
in no particular, or in every imaginable, way
CO In his speech on the Florida War, delivered
in the House Of Representatives Of the u. States.
June | /, 1910, Mr.. VIM. o. Butler used the fol
lowing language in regard to Gen. Taylor:
"Gen. Taylor succeeded Gen Jesup in the com
mand. and as | have heard no complaint AGAINST
him, presume there is none. FoRruN,TE1,y roe
HIMSELF, SIR, lie IS 4 WmG AND roRrrv,rgt.y
FOR THE COUNTRY HE IS 4 SOLDIER OF TIE HIGH
EST ORDER"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

w. Hen. '9nitman addressed large Democratic
meeting at Natchez on the 9th In alusion TO Gen
Taylor, he said that he would not say one word a.
ganst him, even if he could but tina, he could NOT
as his private character was unexceptionable, and
his military one glorious
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
THE FILLMORE PLATFORM.

81 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, 1848-10-04

DEATH OF DR.. MARrIN.-We regret to learn
that the Government has received Intelligence of
the decease of DIR. Jacob M. Martin, American
charge d'Affaires at Rome. He was taken yio
leniy i'll on the 25ih of August, and breathed his
last on the 28th Dr. NJ. was native, we believe.
of North Carolina. and was much esteemed for h;s
talents and amiabe character.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

The BUFFALO HUNrERs.-The crewd increas
es and will increase. We learn from Philadelphia
that nifty gay and gallant young fellows in that
city ready to embark and participate in the com
ing sports on the banks of the Rio Grande. From
tho vicinity of the hunting grounds we also hear
the note of preparation. At the Young town of
Brownvlle opposite Matamoras, as we are inform
ed, former mayor Of Mobile, who lately raised
company of volunteers in that city, at the head
of which he went to Mexico, is now forming com
Pany of Buffalo hunters and at the last accounts
had already some forty in his crowd When the
sports commence there will be fine array of dash
ing fellows on the hunting grounds TO awaken the
echos as they sing in gleesOme chorus.
AROUSE yc then-ye merry, merry men,
This is our opening day"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

05- The Baltimore American states that Mr.
HART, the sculptor, who was some time since COM
mssioned by the Ladies of Virginia to execute a
full length statue of HENRY CLAY, is advancing
most successfully with his task and will soon pro-
coed to Italy to complete it,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
LOUDOUN.

o. We learn from the Winchester Republican,,
OF Friday, that the Magnetic Telegraph will be al
work in that place in the course Of another week.
Before many months may hope to sec il in
Stauntun.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

" Henry W. Tracy has been nominated as ,be
Wing candidate for Congress in the twelfth ds,rc.
OIL pennsylvania, at present represented by MIR.
"1LMoT, who we observe, runs as a Gree Snip
candidate. regular democratic candidate has al.
so been nominated in the same district
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

o. Hon. VIM T. Senter, formerly representa-
live in Congress from Tennessee, died at his resi-
dence in that State, the Goth Of August. aged
AZ years.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

e3- WIN. DANDRIDGE EpPEs has been convi CT
ed of tho murder of F. ApoLPHUs MUIR, before
the Superior Court of Dinwddie The case, how.
ever, is TO BIO carried up to the General Court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
GEN. cAss AND MIR. MOSES OF FLORIDA

just before the meeting of the Democratic NJ,
tional Convention, MIR. Moses of Florida being dis
satisfied with Gen. Cass's views, as ex pressed in
the Nicholson letter, addressed him communica
lion, desiring more explicit exposition of his opin-
ions on the vexed question of Slavery. He pro-
pounded the following questions
LIST. Whether you still adhere to the postiop ia
ken in your letter to A. p. o. Nicholson, ESQ. of
December ast2 = 80
I'd. Ii SO, am / correct in constituting il to mean
that you consider that the inhabitants of territory
before they form State government, have right
to establish or prohibit slavery as they may deem
most consistent with their local policy?
Sd. And the policy so expressed is the paramount
law during the territorial probation, changeable
only by the people Of the territory upon the forms-
ton OF State government, under such I.episla-
tive sanctions as they may direct
There is another matter, but slightly alluded 10
IN your Nicholson letter, to which will also direct
your attention.
Do you consider that the shareholders would have
the undenlable right TO migrate, with their slaves,
to any Mexican territory that may DO annexed to
! the United Staes-or would you regard il a doubt
iul matter, IN consequence of the institution Of sla-
very not having been recognized in said territory
by the Mexican authorities Immediately proceed
ing the acquisition Of such territory (supposinp il
should be acquired)2
10 this General Cass returned the following brief
reply, fully sustaining his Repatriation for breyity
and non -commitalism.
UNITED STATES HOTEL, MAY 81
Dear Sri did not receive your esteemed favor
until yesterday, and have been so much occupied
That could not answer it before.
! had supposed that my sentiments upon the sub
jcct to which you refer were fully understood by
my southern friends but as you seem to desire in
formation, enclose you my Nicholson letter, which
contains all that have to say upon the subject.
Hes pecttully, yours, LEWIS CASS.
| To II. j. Moses, Esq.
IL VIII be borne In mind that Mr. Moses was on
MS way to the Convention, and desired 70 know.
as lie himself expresses it, "whehcr under certain
circumstances they (ihe Florida delegation can
consistently with their instruction cast the vote of
fiorIda IN your behalf, a candidate for the Pres
ldency" This then was the time for Gen. Cass
10 give vent TO those southern feelings and sympa
thies attributed TO him by his southern allies. But
not one word of comfort has he for the south.
He only reiterates the views expressed in his
Nicholson letter-views far more Objectionable Than
/ the Wmot Proviso itself
This correspondence shows concIusively. in the
language Of Mr.. Moses, "Hat the South co,id rsL,
upon no one ,eit less sqfety"- Vvginia .9drora,ey
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
+ Delta.

Among the distinguished Democrats of Alabama,
Esays the Augusta (Ga) Sentinel, who. preferring
their country TO party. have boldly proclaimed their
devotion to Gen. Taylor, is Col ri. VI. Judge. an
eminent lawyer and prominent citizen of that State
His reasons for this set forth with great
power and ability in speech delivered at Eutaw,
in that State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

TIE OCTOBER ELEcrroYs.-O Mo,,d,y rov,
October I'd, the States of Georgia and Florida hold
tne'r annual elections the former for members Of
congress on y; the latter for Congress, Governor,
S S1 Legislature. On Wednesday, October 9TH.
IVA maryland and South Carolina hold Elections the
l'eI I9r Members Of Congress and Legislature.
, %..lca Legislature IS 70 choose Governor Lieu
Cn tuesday following, October l0th Pennsylva
ma and Ohio close the list Of States voting prior TO
the Presidential Election, each electing Cover
nor, Members Of Congress, end Legislature. which
Legislature is to choose United States Senator
tor SIX yeas ensuing Nit Int. Sent. %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
FURTHER HoNoRs TO GEN. TAYLOR.

Tho New Orleans Picayune contains letter
from Pass Christian. detailing the particulars Of 4
Taylor Barbecue" which came Off at that place
on the 10Th uh. Eargo numbers OF persons were
IN attendance. In reply to The remarks made by
the Hon. John Henderson,, General Taylor trade
the fnlln,xinir address
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

o5- The Grand Jury Of De Kalb County, Ga,
returned a truo bill against Francis II. Cone, for
stabbog the Hon. A. II. Stephens Cone plead
guilty, and was fired $500.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

LYKcHBURs Conference.-The find in the
Danville Register the following description of
counterfeit note now in circulation, and payable at
the Virginia Bank in Lynchburg:
eve saw on Monday last, n counterfeit ten dol
Lac note, purporng 10 be payable at the Bank of
Virginia at Lynchburg. which is very well calcu-
lated to deceive those who are not familiar with
the difference between engraved and Writtcn
name. The names of the Cashier and President,
Sam'l Mark and Jas. Caskie, as well as the word
"Lynchburg" and the date ''June Sd - are all en-
graved being an exact fac simiLe of these several
officers, writing on genuine note. The paper is
thin and illmsy, but the whole execution of the
note is well calculated to deceive the incautious.-
Very many persons canuo, see the difference be-
tween an engraved name and a written one and
1t would be well therefore for all such 10 reject any
ten dollar note purportng TO be on The Bank of Viz
GINA at Lynchburg, and bearing date June 3D.
The one we saw was numbered 1907 and lettered
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
SKIES BRIGHT FOR TAYLOR

New YoRK.--The New York Journal of Com
merce says: at is now very evident that the
thirty six electoral votes of New York will be Civ
en- to Taylor and Fillmore. Many of the Free
Sellers begin 10 think they have solcd their fin
gers, and getting out of the scrape as well as
they can. Even Cass's vote in this State will be
larger than Van Bureaus. Many of the Barnburn-
ers will vote for him, and others for Taylor They
don't like their new connections"
TENNEssEE.-The Nashville Wing saws that
half Of that State has now been well canvassed and
from the information we have received from the
most reliable sources, we say to the Wings of O.
ther States: Tennessee stands firm as a rock
Have no apprehension srhateuer about her vote.
She goes for Taylor by large majority"
OHIo.-The Wing sun shines brightly in Ohio.
The Cincinnati Atlas says :-"Of Ohio, we can
say that every step taken in the actual canvass
shows the Wing prospect brighter. We Eno,o that
in some Of what are called disafected countless the
falling off OF the Wing votes is next to nothing
The ballot box will astonsh those who supposed
that the great Wing party Of Ohio was to be NOV
ed from It's firm mornings, by every wind of new
doctrine"
lNDIANA.-A letter from Indianapolis saws the
Louisville Journal, informs US that the Wings arc
resolved to carry the State for Taylor and will Or
ganlze every township. A mass meeting is to be
held at Indianapolis on the 13th to be followed by
county and township meetings throughout the State
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04

III me enemy oppose my march. in whatever mum.
Of Pdio Attu. ~ ''
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-03

MELANCHOLY SUICIDE Miss Morisctte, an In.
teresling young lady Of is yean Of ngc, daughter
Of the Hon. John Monisctic, State Senator Of
Alabama from Monroe county, recently com.
mi,ted suicide by jumping overheard from the
steamer Selma, in the Alabama river. Her
father was on board at the time. We have heard
!, stated iha, the young lady was engaged to be
married to young man Of unblemishcd charac.
ter. but poor, and tha, her father, who was op.
posed to III. match, had forbidden Il ant taken
her away from home in order to prevent is con
summation. The opposition of her father to III,
contamination Of her wishes Is said TO be The
probable cause Of her suicide Her body was re.
covered some days afterwards
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-03
To Captain ]. $. ALLISON

TnE RuSAwAr SLNrs-'rhc Washington cor
responder, Of the Baltimore sun, who dates lllh
inst, gives the following account Of the running
of Of the slaves from Washington
The great topic Of conversation here to-day il
the successful departure Of a small vessel, some
time dunng Saturday night, from tho ncrhbor.
hood Of this city, having on board a cargo 10 the
number Of sixty or seventy slaves, who had a few
hours previously abscOnded from several highly
respectable families Of Washington and George.
town, The discovery was made IN Georgetown
yesterday morning, and the steamer Salem was
Immediately pat in fsquistion, with officers duly
authorized, several pieces Of cannon and good
stock Of small arms, to pursue them. Tolcgraphc
dispatches were also transmitted to your city to
send steamer if'm there on similar expedition
The schooner is named the Pearl, Of Philadelphia.
4 person by tho name Of Dtayion frcrhtcd her
with wood for this place. The Captains name Is
Seafs,
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-03

The LOeos are getting up quite an interesting
family quarrel in Kentucky They fora lOngiim
found some difficulty in getting nomination for
Governor to stick. Several candidates, nOmina.
ted by the State Convention, not relshing the
drubblng that was in store for them, refused 10
accept, and the convention adjourned, leaving the
nomination TO committee Of five, who, after
casting abOu, for some time, selected Mr. Lara.
rus W Powell, Of whom, !, appears, but little was
knoxn. even in his own State. This nomination
70 excited the indignation Of "old Teeumseh.Rill-
e." iha, he forthwith declared himself candi
date on his own hook, and positively refuses to 10
horned of Instead Of one, the l.Ocos now have
two candidates, and the chances arc greatly
against the election Of either Of them.