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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

90 Hon. HENRy a. WISE has made the won
derful discovery that ALEX. H. II. STUART, esd,
IS an '8boHtlonist, and charged it upon him in a
public discussion which took place at Hampton on
the ! tn instant!
That ciuse must be had one that requires Ca
double shotted pamphlet" and INTERPRETATIONS
like the above 10 sustain it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

"WHo BARNBURSERs"-T Locos are
nightly in hopes there is goodIy number Of these
cattle to off set the Democratic Barnburners. Bu,
they hope in vain. Except Allen and Wilson Of
Massachusetts,, and Giddings of Ohio, we know of
none.-Whig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19
THE LOUISA RAIL ROAD.
The following was handed to the Richmond Re
publican for publication

The following was handed to the Richmond Re-
publican for publication:
CHARLOTTESVILLE, July 6, 1913.
H. Fontainc, Esq.,, President l.. II. r. C.
Dear Sir,-fOur communication of this morning
is received, In which you say, 81 have heard from
sources that have produced an impression on some
members OF the Board, Il at You have reason to be-
leve the work to Charlottesville will cost uore
than was anticipated. Having had All opportunity
TO test your calculations, wish you to inform me
whether there is on the line discovered to be any
great increase Of Rock excavation or any other
cause likely to increase the cost of the work. 7
answer briefly, that the aggregate amount of Rock
excavation Will not exceed, but will be under the
amount originally estimated. You also wish to
Know what Is the probable amount Of the $3.50.
oOO mat VIII be left to expepd west of Charoltes
VILE" From careful estimate (made at the con-
tract Prces) OF the work, embracing grading, super
STRUCTURE, iron bridges and masonry, depos, Sc,
dono and remaining to be done, the Road to Char
louisville, distance of 81 miles, will cost S147,-
ooZUO; II to this we add the cost Of 10 acres of
land, condemned for Railroad purposes, and E.ngi-
neerlng expenses, say $l2,0OO00, there will be
an unexPended balance of 500, 1880
Respectfully, w. A. KUPER,
Chief Engineer l.. r. II. G.
r o'-Snce writing the foregoing Of 9th July,
the work west at Charlottesville distance offs
miles, has been put under contract for the sum of
SIOCO.OO, exclusive of land damages, &c., and
less by Sl3,l3c.00 than the sum estimated to be
lett AFTER executlngthe work to Charlottesville. and
using HEAVIER iron, 100000 less than the ORIGINAL
estimate. w A. KIJPFR
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19
TO THE WINGS OF AUGUSTA

on Monday the Oath of the present month, tina,
being court day, the Wings of the County will
hold Ratification Meeting. ANDREW HUNTER
Ten. DoRMAN, JOSEPH X. IRvrNG, JAMES b.
DoRMAN, JOHNSON BARBOUR, SAMUEL Med
MOORE, and OLIVER p. BALDWIN have been in
Sled' and several of them are expected to be with
us on that OCCASION
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

WHAT THE PEoPLE OwE.-Accordinp N , ,,-
bic IN the Washington Union, we find that the H.
nited States were in debt on the 2Olh of June for
and on account Of the Mexican war, scycntu 6re
millions, seven hundred and seventy eight tHou.
sand, four hundred and fifty dollars. In A verv
snort time the National debt will amount to one
hundred millions. VN"o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

OVID F. johnson, long known as one Of the lead
ers OF the democracy this State addressed Tay-
Tor meeting in New Orleans, on the 18th uIt.. and
In the course of his remarks, predicted that Penn
syyanla would give Gen. Taylor at least 10 .OOO
majority: He said he was democrat, but had G.
nough OF MIR. Polk, and Polk doctrine, and went
Tor Ola Rough and Ready.-Dela,care (Pa.) Re
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

"We do not understand Gen. TAYLOR in hs
Allison letter as covering the ground that we
were to take no territory from Mexico" -E.oui-
rer.
Well, then. what do you understand him to
mean by the noble sentiment, "In the language
of the great Washington, why should we quit
our own to stand OH foreign ground? '-IYhip
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19
SlJ l.2 Acres.

l4o cleared and nearly all in clover, rs acres ara
well tmbered, and few additional pannels will
place the whole tract under good fence There are
II acres Of good meadow, and fruit in abundance.
OF every description. The buildings are good
Log Dwelling House and Kitchen, a good Barn
and Stable, good Blacksm,h's Shop, and all no
Isessary out houses, with good water by spring in
'ne yard. III not previously sold, will offer Il at
public sale on Saturday The 5th day of Auou,t
next. PETER ST,R OIICE
July 10, lS4S.-tds.
DC Rockingham Register will insert till d,, or
sale mark cost, and charge the office of the Aupus.
Ia Democrat gus
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

IHE VIRGINIA VoLUNTEERs.-We learn from
the Richmond Wing that Col. HAMrRAMcx reach
ed mat city on Saturday last. 1t is expected that
me virginia regiment will be at Old Point be-
tween the 18th and LIST of Annust
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

UNIVERSITY OF VIRerNn.-At the late com
mencement of the University, the Society of Alum
nj held its Annual Meeting and transacted its usual
business and chose as Orator for the next year,
Professor Dabnoy, Of Washington College. and
Mr.. Pike Powers, Of this place, Alternate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

The kennebec Journal states that every Wing
paper IN the State Of Maine and some that were
neutral support the nomination of Gen. Taylor
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

CHE Vine PLATFoRM--The Constitution of
the United States-truly expounded and fairly ex
ecuted by the several branches of Government, in
the measure assigned 10 them, without disturbance
from any other platform. n-.Lohn Sercennt
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

Hon. David Wilmot, of proviso notorety, will
1t is sad be the leader Of the Van Buren, forces ir
Pennsylvania.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

G5- Several Communications, (among which is
one from Hon. S. F. LEAKE,) and large number
OF Advertisements, have been omitted this week for
the want of room They shall all appear in our
next
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

The Locos are explaining how Mr.. CLAY was
defeated IN the Wing Convention Old Zach will
show them how Cass will be defeated in Noyep-
Der next.-PhH W a.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

0G- A Letter was received day or two since
by gentleman Of this place from one of the Au-
gusta Volunteers, dated. Camp Taylor, June 81.
II is yet quite uncertain what time they will reach
their homes the writer appeared to think not be-
fore the middle of September.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

Hon. w. l.. Perkins, the delegate to the Whie
National Convention from Mr.. Giddings' district
has come out in powerful letter in favor of Taylo
and Fillmore. The letter is published in the Cleve
| land Herald
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

The Huron Reflector says, in reference TO tn
renowned Chicago correspondence, that "Circup,
stances alter Cases"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

o9- Alexander Rives, esq, has been appointed
the Wing Elector for the AIbemarle District to
supply the place Of b. J. Barbour, esq.,, who has
fee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19
Trustees of the Augusta Female Semina,v

"A MEETING Of the Trustees of the Aupust,
- Female Seminary will be held in the Semi
nary Building, on Tuesday the 25th inst NJ IN
o'clock. The attendance Of every member is ear
nesly requested, as business Of Importance will he
before the Board BY order of the Board.
r, ,o Il. NJ. SMITH,
ouly 10. for the Secretary.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

Several ancient Mexican idols, with their sacri-
flclal basins, have arrived in New Orleans. They
are said to be the finest and most interesting spec
linens of American antiquity ever brought to the
United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

~, The Arthur IapPan Aboitionists repudate Van
ihey say ne is no more ofan abolitionst now, than
he was in 1910. We commend this testimony tc
the partzans of the Northern man with Southern
feelings, No. 2!-Uhig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

If chose who trade on borrowed capital must
break" what will become of Candidate Cass for
trading on capital borrowed from Col. Macarthur.
who broke his sword in modification at HulPs sur,
render
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

BY the resignation of Governor Skunk, Of Penn
sylvania, the office of Governor devolves upon tbe
Hon. w. F. Johnston, President of the State Sc
nate, and well known Wing. He will admins
ter the office until the 10th January next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19
CRAWF0RD'S SPRINGS.

VHNHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public generally, that he is now better
prepared to receive boarders than ever.
TERMS
Man and horse, per diem, ST..
A single person, $4s per week;
o. s. for two weeks, &c., sc.
ALEXANDER CRAWFORD
July 10, 1848.-lw.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

WILL CAss WITHDRAW John Van Buren,
has written TO friend in Congress to enquire i
Cass's friends still insist on running him TO distract
and defeat the Democratic party? John thinks he
had as well back out-Rich. Wbio
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19
MASONIC.

MASUNIC.
hEhE VIII be procession Of the Masonic
- Fraternity at New Hone Lodge. No. 1O3. on
Saturday the 9Th day of August. at which time the
officers Of that Lodge will be installed, and an ad
dress delivered. Tho brethren Of neighborinr
Lodges are cordially invited to be present and u
Mite IN the ceremonies of the occasion.
Either the Stanton or Harrisonburg Band will
be in attendance
THOMAS WESTERN, Master.
New Hope, July ~.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19
Valuable Land fOr Sale.

HAVING determined TO move to the wos, ~
fer my Farm for sale, lying nine miles west
OF Staunton, and two miles north of Middlebrook
containing ''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19
VI A r RE D.

=, On Wednesday last by the Rev. D w Arnold, Mr..
place. " WIS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19
MR.. FILLMORE.

The Richmond Enquirer has the credit of bay-
ing given the cue to the whole Democratic press Of
the south, IN preterring charge OF Aboltionsm
ag hnst Willard Fillmore. the Wing nominee for
the Wee Presidency. This charge was based up
On MI. n nimore's votes upon certain resolutions,
moved in the House of Representatives. on the llI5
Of December, 1888, by Mr.. Atherton, of n. Hamp
shire These resolutions, as cited by the Enoui-
rer' Tell very far short ofconvicting Mr. F. of Adolf
uots opinions; for 1t was manifest from their char
acter and from the votes, that even Southern men
ihight nave voted, and did vote, against them be-
cause OF their inadeguacy as declarations Of South
ern doctrlne, whilst Northern men might have vo-
.ed' and did vote against them, because they might
% construed as assaing the right ofpetiton, which
every Northern politician Of the present day regards
as cardinal principle. The Savannah Republ-
can publishes very able communication reviewing
inc circumstances that attended the introduction of
Inc Atherton resolutions, which we much regret
'nat we cannot insert I'm our paper to-day, and we
snail certainly give place TO it to morrow But We
cannot suffer our country edition. of this morning
10 GO before its readers without briefly stating one
very important fact, elected by the communication
referred to, which triumphantly vindicates Mr..
r himore irom the unjust stigma Of Abolitonism.
and cannot fail to rebound to the confusion of his
accusers.
The first Of the resolutions. ,cih Mr.. Fillmore,
rote upon 1t, has not been published bu the Enoui
rer, on any Of It's copyists. The reason will be OBJ,
vlous to the reader, when he sees the resolution
1t was in these words:
81 Resolved, That this government is gov
eminent OF limited powers aud that, by the consti
tuition OF the United States, CONGRESS- HAS
No JURISDICTION WHATEVER OVER
LIE INSTITUTION OF SLAVERY IN
! lHE SEVERAL STATES OF THE CON
FEDERACY"
when the vote was taken on this resolution. Mr..
GILMORE VOTED IN THE AFFIRMA-
1--WE. But neither the resolution nor Mr.. Fill.
inole's vote, is alluded to, by the Enquirer, in its
siucie, which has been copied throughout the
south! The declaration, contained in the resolu-
.ion' is directly and openly at war with Abolition.
ism and MIR. tillmore's vote in favor of it would
nave badly comported with the charge. that he was
an Aoolitionist Hence, doubtless, the omission
Our readers will perceive, from the historical re
view, which we shall publish tomorrow, that the
iirst resolution was the only one which asserted a
practical substantive principle, and that principle
opposed TO Abolition. The whole batch were con
lrived secert caucus oserve party ends no,
TO advance any real patriotic purpose They wore
sprung upon the House, under the application Of
inc gag, and hurried through against the remon-
stIances OF both Southern and Northern men. Mr.
Fillmore voted for the only proposition which was
worth rush to the cause Of Southern rights
Richmond Times, July IL.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

Hale, the Abolition candidate, takes pity on his
rival, Cass. In the Senate last week, he objected
to questions being put to draw Cass out, as he had
withdrawn from the Senate to avoid expressing his
opinions. This patronizng tone on the part Of
Hale, aroused the ferocious Foote, who indignant
~ demanded ''what candidate ought to do ?''-
Hale mildly replied achy, stand up and face the
,n,sir
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

The vote, in the House Of Representatives, upon
MIR. w. Hunts resolution, affirming the power of
Congress to appropriate the public money for such
Improvements are necessary TO the protection
and facility of commerce with foreign nations or a.
mong the States was yeas 1913, nays SO. The
House being nearly equally divided between the
parties, large number of Democrats of course vo-
ted in the affirmative. Yet, like Gen. Cass, they
all stand on the Baltimore Platform
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

the enemy oppose nv march, in whatever num-
Of Pdio Aio. ~ ''e
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-07-19

WEDNESDAY,, JULY 10, ls4s.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-04
And yet another Letter from General TaylorI


In the great match letter writing for the presidency
which is now going between Mr.. Clay and General
Taylor it must be confessed that thus far the General
has the of it, Mr. Cays letter, endeavored to
show al the time of its appearance, was not without
some novel and peculiar points Yet did at least show
something OF self reliance and ii gave no hint of
willingness to make the presidency a cipher in our
government, in order to reach it Thus it compares
fayoraby with Gen. Taylors letter. which we published
yesterday, and which appears TO have been written for
the sole purpose of saying that the General, if elected
President though he be whig, will yet sanction, and
deem it his duty to sanction any having refer
ence the main issues between the two parties which
democratic Congress may determine TO pass II they
pass ten per cent. horizontal tariff the General will
sanction it, as being quite protective enough for him. be-
cause he is not 'ura" whg If, on the other hand
they pass tariff like that of 1884, bristling with enor.
nous specific and minimum duties, the General will
sanction it just readily, because the legislation of
Congress "ough to be respected and carried out by
the Executive" II the majority OF Congress want M.
tonal bank, the General will be very happy to concur
with them in making If they think bank a bad
thing, he will be equally happy say ditto. He is
wings yet if he had been President in ls46 and ls47 he
is not "ua enough $50 he tells us. substance) to
have offered any sort of opposition to any of the meas
adopted by the democratic Congress of those years
II such whigism this be satisfactory to the whig con-
vention, much good may it do them 1t is no affair of
ours; yet we venture to intimate that Mr.. Tylers wing
ism was decidedly more "ultra" and yet, when that
W as tried it thought TO be wanting in saunchness
So much for the Generals affirmative letter. which,
bearing date of the 22d utmo reached and pub
liShpd hv he rlayr w IN
negative letter OF two days previous date which reached
this city IN the columns of the Richmond Republican
Our readers will perceive that ii makes curious
ment upon its predecessor in columns In this,
his negative eusion, General Taylor tells the wings
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-04
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


Nrw YoRx, May 4 1919.
II really difficult say which party tho "greas
demonstration" II Londonthe Government the Chartiss
the ridiculous figure The Chartists after much
PROMISING and threatening many speeches and resolutions
meetings and conventions marching and connter-masch
ng end, sneaked last Eat the small end of the
horn Government, the ohss hand after getting itself
fever Of apprehension, aymng in bot haste
If war and peace, its soldiers, and ors, and marines
foot and artillery, 5000 police and 10000 special
constablesaer alarming the whole country and drawing
hc attention of the world by its immense prepation,
sailed FORTH like the turner's household in Wilkes pic
only very harmless, half starved aud super
ANIMATED donkey II very broad farce all roands
6a the Cbartists Of it, looking e less foolish
han the government nasm UGH they accomplished
they did before, in Frightening utterly tho sirona
est government in Europe Napoleon himself achieved
more than this; and il Is substantial triumph for their
ragged batalous.
BY the barque Ann d. Richardson a, this port Yesterday
from Barbados, have late news from the West Indios
Is unusually interesting, especially from the French
islands At Guadaloupe, the news of the revolution and
Of the determination of tho provisional to
.mancpae all the slaves had great exc In
the first of feeling general OF the slaves
anticipated In Martinique similar state of things
existed The from that quarter will be interes, for
time to come.
The total business the custom-house for the four weeks
Of April compared with tho corresponding period In
1877 presents some roma rk able results:
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This shows increase in the amount of duties received
for l64S while the amount of goods imported is nearly
half less
BY letter to Capt Knight, Of the New World, dated
April 7, (and the latest written by him. Father Mathew
fixes the date Of his departure for this country for the 2t
ofAugust He speaks confidently that then there will be
disappointment
Once every year Gotham is nomadic--and packing mp
bed and bedding kettles and carpetbags mRates from
house house, and from This year the
extensive than usual; and it 10 calcu
lated that crockey smashed, furniture dis
located tempers lost and heads aching last night.
than ever before in New York in the memory of man.
The frequency and conguy Of res for several nights
past three four of night within the same district ex
cite and alarm the community. Last night sconndrcl
caught up in the very Of setting fire
house. He is Of gang doubtless and was with diff
Guilty from being severely handled by justly excited
crowd. r5a tBttae $40 s.
The rain long needed by the Thirsty earth and dusty
Streets has CONS last though scarcely in such album
Ounce might be desired. FED
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ANOTHER (WHe) RICHMOND IN THE FnLp-The
wing members Of the Massachusetts legislature held a
caucus Friday evening" and unanimously nominated
Daniel Webster for the presidency. argus
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10 Masonsc.-Washngton Royal Arch Chapter, No. l6
will hold regular meeting Masonic Hall corner of
and 10 streets on THURSDAY evening" the ah os at half
fully invited to attend The r. d. will be conferred
j. b. THOMAS,
MAY Alt Secretary.
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0t-Dedica tion.-Thc Union Methodist Episcopal church.
in the First Ward will be dedicated the worship OF God
Sabbath Services a. IL o'clock, m, and at
and O'Clock, p. The public invited to attend.
Collection. viii be taken up during the day assist
paving the debt due on the church.
Nav 4-St
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NTOTICEThc attention Of the public is particularly in
IN vtsd the sale Of dry goods which takes place on Fri
day. the 9th instant at Mr. Dury in the LIST ward oppo
site the Seven Buildings.
May Al A. GREEN
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rMPROVED Property ,Aaeslon.--On Wednesday
the 18th instant. shall SELL in front Of the premises
pa r of lot No g. square No no. fronting IS feet New
York avenue between 10th and l7th Streets and the i'm
mediate vicinity of the Navy Department The lot is i'm
proved by good twostoy brick building which has lately
undergone a thorough repair.
Terms of sale One third of the purchase money in cash.
the balance in equal payments and year, for
note, bearing interest satisfactorily secured.
ROBERT w. DYER,
April n-eoXds Auctoneer.
sale not being ,nentoned) till Tuesday evening next
the ID Of May, At O'Clock, p.
April 23-eolxds X. w. DYER, Auctioneer
% The above sale pustpeusd taM Saturday
;vening next, same hour and place. X. w. DYER,
May I'D Auctonecr
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CARUsrs SALOON
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY Ath.

The HERON CHILDREN will perform on the above evening
All should attend this wonderful family previous to
their departure Two petite comedies and a concert Sec
bills. Admission 80 cents
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Communicated.
To the Editor of the Union.

To fhe Editor Of fhe Union:
By letter from Illinois. learn that the State coe9R-
oath umo nominated ali the State officers for election
under the new constitution with the exception of Mr.
Wells for Lieutenant governor. for whom substitu-
ted VIM. McKinstry, esq.
The following delegates and electors were Amounted: