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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26
ARRIVAL OF THE SARAH SANDS.
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE

The auxiliary steamer Sarah Sands, Captain
thompson, arrived at New York yesterday. having
left Liverpool on the Sd instant. We have receiy-
ed the following telegraphic despatch (says the
Baltimore American Of the 22d) from our cores
pendent:
New YORK, April 81. a., P. M.
The Sarah Sands is just in from Liverpool and
send you the following summary Of the intelli-
gence brought by her:
European war has been commenced in Sardi
ma. Ihe Austrian troops have been expelled.
Poland is in terrible state Of insurrectiou and
RUSSIA Is about sending large body of troops South
and Will probably be opposed by Prussia and France
Inc French army is marching North.
SECOND DESPATCH.
The Charsts are in almost open revolt in Eng
land.
The Irish are buying arms of all kinds, and the
police fraternlzng with the people.
Troops are being sent to Scotland TO prevent dis
turbances there.
Ihe ChartIsts were to meet at Nottingham on
the third instant; they had previously proposed to
march hve hundred thousand strong, into London
all armed.
The Telegraph wires between London and Lii
verpool were broken when the Sarah Sands left
france continues quiet, except petty disturban-
ces among the worlmen.
All northern Italy is in full revolt and the Aus
tran troops were driven before the people in all d-
rectons.
The report Of the establishment of a Prussian
Republic Is premature the King is still on his
throne, and granting concessions.
There is every probability of war between Ger
many and Russia. Tranquility prevails in Austria :;
the Austrians will unite with the Germans
RUSSIAN fleet is coming down the Baltic, and
cannon are planted at Elsnore to intercept it, The
fleet IS destined to render assistance to the King of
Naples.
All Southern Russia is in revolt
Several arrests have occurred in Spain of persons
charged with seditious movements
The Pope has issued proclamation exhcrtinp
the Church to respect the rights of Kings The
King of Naples mas abandoned Sicily, and appeal
ed for assistance to the other powers.
THIRD DESPATCH
The Austrian troops mad been expelled from Sar-
dina. Sardinia and Denmark arc preparing for
war.
Disturbances had occurred in Stockholm.
Large numbers Of French had entered Belgium.
but were driven back
The Emperor of Russia is sending troops to Po-
land.
Great agitation prevails ia France The Press
had come out openly against the Provisional Go
vernment.
A Provisional Government, has been formed in
Milan
Ireland was quiet
In Paris the elections had been postponed until
the 20, and the meeting of the National Assembly
until the 4th OF May.
The reported establishment Of Republic in
Prussia is not confirmed.
One hundred and fifty thousand Russian soldiers
had been ordered to Poland
The revolution in Lombardy has been consun-
mated. The Austrians lost 10000 soldiers in the
struggle and withdrew.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26
MILITARY COURT OF INQUIRY

The New Orleans papers contain copious details
of the proceedings of the Court sitting in Gen. Pill
lows case.
The "Delta" and Crescent contain a report
OF the investigation on the seventh, eighth, and
ninth days The evidence Of Gen. Cadwallader.
Col. Duncan, and one or two others was exclusive
ly confined TO denial that the nterlneations in the
document marked No. 3, were in the handwriting
OF Gen. Pillow. The examination OF Major Burns
at once elected an acknowledgment by that gentle
man that he was the author of the Leonidas Let
ter, and that he framed it from memorandum. or
partial report of Gen. Pillow, of the operations of
his division on the 10Th and Goth August, which
the witness took from Gen. P.'s table, Major b.
refused to answer certain questions touch
ing the paternity of sundry other letters audaory
of Gen Pillow, on the ground that he was unwii-
ling to eliminate himself The testimony of Mai.
Burns will strike every one as shutting and full of
prevaricaton, and it was discredited and impeach-
ed by General Scott in very decided terms. The
proceedings Of the Court are not vet terminated.
~ Orleans Bee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

ORrGrr OF THE NAME OHIo.--A writer in the
American Review says The Genessee trail, which
we have been tracing, was OF the routes to the
O-hee-yo, OF Allegheny river, for those who sought
TO descend that stream towards the south-west-
O-hee-yo, the radlx Of the present word Ohio, sig
nlfies, by way Of erninence, the Beautiful River,
and the Iroquos, by comforting it upon the Ale
ghany, or head branch OF the Ohio, have not only
fixed a name upon one of the great rivers Of the
continent. but indirectly upon one Of the noblest
States Of our confederacy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES..
FOR THE srAUNToN SPECTATOR.
TO THE FARMERS OF .aUGUsT,

The Bill taxing the Lands Of Augusta has passed both
Houses of the Legislature, and will be submitted 10
your decision on the fourth Thursday in this month";
The object is to tax the Lands of the County as you
are aware to the amount Of twenty five thousand dol
iars to be subscribed by the County Court much
stock in the Scottsvillc Road
The clause IN the bill to which you objected last
Spring, has been removed. and the farmers and the
farmers alone will be entitled to the dividends arising
from the investment The measure is iust-thc Road
essential TO our interests agricultural people, and
We wish to see an overwhelming majority in favor of
the tax. Turn out, then. the day of the Election
and show your appreciation of the scheme by your
votcs. MORE THAN ONE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26
LADIES SUPPER.

'E>HE Ladies OF the Methodist Church proposs
furnishing SUPPER on the lst of Nav, in
the rooms of the Wesleyan Seminary The pro-
c coed to be applied TO some improvement on the
church AS they calculate on the liberal patron
age of the public, they intend making such ar
engagements as will tend to the comfort of all who
AnriI 10 '''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26
AT AUCTION.

WILL be sold on the 9th and 28th of this
month. my stock of DRY GOODS, GRO.
CERlES, DYE STUFFS, Sc, on a credit of 6
months for sums over $40, and 3 months for sums
over 50, with Notes in the usual way all sums un-
der that the cash will be required. will now sell
e.. MAY.
April %. IS4S.-lw
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

Col. Richard NJ. johnson, under date of the 9TH
instant, declares himself candidate for Governor
Of Kentucky. He is opposed 70 the Wilmot Pro-
viso, and in favor Of the War. Lazarus w. Pow
ell is the regularly nominated candidate Of the De
rnocracy for the same office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

EARLY CUoUMBERs.-We were shown, a few
days since, nine Cucurnbers from the Public Gar
den of MIR. Ebdon, which, we venture 10 say, would
compare favorably with any that will be raised in
this neghborhood fer three months to come. Mr..
f. appears TO be determined to DO something for our
town in the way of furnishing vegetables, &C., and
we have no doubt that in short time his enterprise
will be duly rewarded
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

GONE TO THE PENITENrIARY.-The trial of JAS
w. Duke, (Shoemaker) formerly Of Jefferson coun-
ty. charged with bigamy, came on before the Cir
cult Superior Court in Hampshire county, in the
early part of last week. Duke acknowledged the
truth OF the Indictment, and placed himself at the
mercy OF the Court, without making any defence.
The case was submitted to the jury, who returned
a verdict of guilty, and awarded him a service of
five years In the penitentiary, reward for hav-
ing two wives!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

Our RAILRoAD.-The passenger cars are well
filled with travellers, and the burden cars well
frcighted with goods, showing that the Winchester
and Potomac Railroad Company is doing an active
and flourishing business. Two freight trains are
on the Road every day, which we trust will be the
case for many weeks and months to come-Win
Rep.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

Cassius NJ. Clay has written very splenetic ef
fusion against the Hon. Henry Clay, which the
New York Courier and Enquirer. a paper profess
ing to be Wing, has seen proper TO publish to the
world
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

RHODE IsLAND.-The Whigs Of Rhode Island
have elected their Governor over all opposing can
dldates, by majority of 1710. The new Legis-
lature stands as follows Senate Is Wings, 10
Locos; House ~ Wings, 81 Locos-Whig ma
jority on joint ballot 20
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26
.STAWN Ns@
WEDNESDAY, APRIL &c. ls4s.
WING CANDIDATES

o. Weare authorized to announce Col. J. MAR
SHALL MCCUE as candidate to represent the
County OF Augusta in the next House of Delegates
of Virginia.
o. We are authorized to announce HUGH w.
oHEFFEY, esq, as candidate for re- election to
the House of. Delegates ofVirginia from the Coun-
ty Of Augusta.
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES..
D;- We are authorized to announce SHELTON S.
ABNEy and JACOB BAYLOR, esqrs., as candidates
to represent the County Of Augusta in the next
House of Delegates of Virginia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

The annual Convention Of the American Mcdi-
cal Association is TO assemble in Baltimore on the
1st Monday Of May next,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26
ALEXANDER S. HALL

ESPECTFULLY informs his customers and
the public generally that he is now receiving
from the Northern Cities well selected stock Of
NEW GOODS,
amongst which will be found every variety, suited
to the wants of all and which will be sold on ac-
commoda'ng terms and at as low prices as any ever
offered in this market
April 26, lS4S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

An author who had given comedy into the
hands Of Foote for his perusal, called on him for
bis opinion OF the piece. Footo returned the play
with grave face, saying "Sir, depend upon it.
this is thing not TO DO laughed at"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

Mr.. j. Fennimore Cooper, the novelist. has
series Of articles in the Albany Argus. npon the
French Revolution and it's probable consequences.
Mr.. Cooper puts no faith whatever in the opinion
that Republic will be permanently established in
France
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

The New Orleans Evening Mercury states that
the Hon. Mr.. Sewer publicly declared, in reply to
inquiries by citizens of New Orleans as to the poll
cy by which he intended to be governed in the ne
gotiaions with Mexico, that he "woud write no
long letters, nor endure prolonged negotiatatons
and If he could not secure a peace speedily, he
Uoutd at once resume q hostile position"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

Edward Bates, Of Missouri, was recommended
by the late Missouri Wing State Convention as a
candidate for Vice President Mr.. Bates was Pre-
sident of the River and and Harbor Convention at
Chicago last July, and on that occasion made a
speech of surprising eloquence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

ME largest stock Of DRUGS and MEDI-
ZINES ever brought to this market, together
with very large assortment of Perfumery and
Fancy Articles usually found in Drug Store. Of
which the following few:
Lubin's Extract for the Handkerchief. Colopne.
(eest) Citronella, Florida and Rose Waters. Ban
dolne Fixatrice for curling the hair, Balm Colum-
6ia, Mocassar and Bears Oil, Rose, Violet ind OK
Marrow Pomatum, Soaps of every quality. Hair.
Tooth, Paint and Wall Brushes, Pungents and
Satchets, Toilet and Pocket Combs, Powders,
Pulls and Fancy Boxes; all of which will sell
very low. A. D. WREN
AT the Sign of the White Mortar.
T: S.-A fine assortment of Segars always ON
hand ~ Vyv ."
April 20, Is4s.
SUPERIOR ITALIAN MACCARONI. for
SAFE 9y f.. BERkELY.
WATER CRACKERS, for sale by
APfii 20 f.. BERKELEY.
ElSH OIL, for sale by
April 70. E. BERKELEY.
HAVANA CIGARS and CHEWING, TO.
BACCO, for sale by
April 70. E. BERKELEY.
M oALISTER'S ALL-HEALING SALyE
Tor sale by f.. BERKELEY.
April 26, 1913.
10 PAINTERS AND BUILDERS.
WE now offer great inducements as we are in
receipt of a large stock OF Paints, Oils, Glass.
White Lead, (dry s. in o.) Linseed Oil, (by bot
and gal) Spirits of Turpentne, Sitharge. Sc, Sc.
Call and examine our stock at the Sign of the COL
den Mortar, next door to NJ. Cushins's.
ESk RIDGE & GUSHING,
April &c, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

The Wings of Portland (Msine) have elected
their candidate for Mayor, Mr.. Greeley.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

15- Tomorrow Thursday will 30 the day of
election.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

The sword to be presented to Gen. Scott, by the
State of Louisiana, has been finished by Hyde e
Goodrich, ofNew Orleans. 1t is said to be very
richly and beautifully ornamented, and bears the
following inscription
presented by the people OF the State of Louis
ana to Gen. Winfield Scott, for his gallantry and
generaiship exhibited at the siege of Vera Cruz, in
the battles of Cerro Gordo, Contreras Churubusco.
Moline del Rey, Chaputepec, and his final en-
try into the City of Mexico"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26
THE LEXINGTON pREsBYTERy

- " IeI1AJo1 T1h1
Coos Will meet in Harrisonbure, on Wed
sE2S nesday the Sd day of May, at IL o.
lock- M. j. VAN LEAR 8 n
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

TRTAL FOR MURDER IN WARREN-The trial
of Col. John |. Johnson, charged with the murder
OF John M; Elliott, most esiimable and worthy
citizen, took place in Front Royal, Warren county,
Va, few weeks since. 1t will be remembered
that the deceased was killed with fence rail-
Considerable interest was felt in the trial as it pro-
gTessed-more so than in any case that has taken
place for years past. The counsel for the defence
were Messrs G. B. Samuels, of Shenandoah, and
r. Y. Conrad, of Winchester. On the part of the
Prosecution were Philip Williams, Esq, Common
wealth's Attorney, and Hon. Jas. NJ Mason, of the
United States Senate, employed by the friends of
the deceased. Able arguments Were delivered on
both sides; and the concluding speech on the part
of the Prosecution, is said to have been one of the
ablest efforts ever made in this section of the State.
in criminal prosecution.
The jury brought in verdict of guilty of murder
IN the second degree, and affixed the penalty of Sc
ven years and six months confinement in the Peni-
Tertiary. motion was made by the prisoners
counsel for a new trial, which was oyerrued by the
Court.-Win. Rep.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

FROM THE CITY OF Mex. Goa Letter from
tho City of Mexico, under date of March %, pub
lished in the New Orleans Bulletin, contains the
following paragraph:
,"'Ihe, Court Martial at present pending here
adds nothing to the renown OF our arms in this conn
try AS far as it has progressed, we discover that
one General (Pillow) has had all tho facilities af
torded him, In the way of public records from the
government, to carry out his prosecution or vindi
cation against Scott, and it seems that the Presi-
dent and Cabinet at Washington are combined
with Pillow TO PROSTATE Gen. Scott.p
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

T. S.-By the way, notice slight mistake in
the article of "MoRE THAN ONE" that appeared
last week, addressed to "the Farmers of augusta
The writer says the farmers alone will be entitled
to the dividends arising from the investment. -
he law says the fIsehoiders will be the beneficial
ries. Now as many fTeeholders are not farmers.
the foregoing statement might mislead SOME unless
corrected i'm time
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

April 20, 1548.-lw.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-06-15
Religious,
| Am Weary.

Weary Of pursuing objects which | can never
overtake In childhood, weared myself in
childish diversions and sports. | was soon wea-
ried of one, and asked for another. | wanted
something new. Every new amusement or toy
was the BEST but it soon became old, and ceased
to satisfy wanted something else" When
grown to youth, | was scarcely less child, and
none the less varied than formerly, sought a
new class of pleasures, and had an increase of
dreamy plans for future life; but found myself
no more satisfied with anything attained, and no
less restless in the pursuit of something just be-
fore me- than when l was little child. If
acquired one desired thing, | had scarcely begun
to enjoy it, before a new object glittered in the
distance, and then | had no rest, but must
straightway be off in hot pursuit, and not one
in thousand of the glowing things which daz-
zled my eyes ever came to my possession So
it has been, more or less through my whole life
have wearied myself in the pursuit of will-with-
the-wisp, or in hunting for air castles and fairy
lands, far more than in prudent labor for sub
stantial good have left valuable realities to
chase after FAIRY nothings
Weary of pursuing what is not worth the pains
and labor. Riches What of them? Whom can
they make more comfortable than a moderate
competence would have made them Who
that is worthy of respect did they ever make
more sol Who that was benevolent became
more SO by richest Whom did they ever make
more modest, humble, dignihed, or more truly
good than they were without them? TO whom
does the possession of wealth give truepeace, ra-
tional happiness!
Fame and honors A breath has made them,
and breath will blow them away. The crea-
ton of popular ferment, Or of brood of fatter-
ers many have staked character, and honesty,
and life to gain them, and have paid the forfeit
ure. They who have attained them have found
them baubIes not worth wearing, or if they are
weak enough to be pleased with them, are surely
rather to be pitied than envied.
Weary of worldly cares and anxieties. The
anxieties it is sinful to indulge. The cares I
ought patiently to bear. They are needful,-
They are part of the discipline which the
soul needs, to make it more meet for divine SER
vice They are inseparable from the RESPONSE
biIitieO and duties of life. They are designed
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-06-15
| Am too Busy.

A merchant sat at his Office desk; various let
tiers were spread before him; his whole being
was absorbed in the intricacies of his business
A jealous friend of mankind entered the of
fee Mr.. -, want to interest you lit
tie in a new effort for the temperance cause,
said the good man.
The merchant cut him off by replying:
Sir you must excuse me, for really Pm too
busy to attend to that sub ject now
But, sir, intemperance is on the increase a.
mong us, said his friend
is it! am sorry but Pm to busy at present
to do any thing
when shall call again sir?'
4 cannot tell. Pm very busy. Pm busy ev-
cry day. Excuse me sir. | wish you good morn
ing Then bowling the intruder out of the of
fice he resumed the study of the papers.
This merchant had frequently repulsed the
friends of humanity in this manner. No matter
what was their object he was always too busy to
listen to their claims. He had even told his
minister that he was too busy for any thing but
to make money
But one morning disagreeabTe stranger step
ped very softly to his side, laying a cold, moist
hand upon his brow, and saying, GO home with
me-
The merchant laid down his pen; his head
grew dizzy; his stomach felt faint and sick; he
left his counting room. went home and retired to
his bed chamber.
His unwecome visitor had followed him, and
now took his place by the bed SIDE whispering
ever and anon, You must go with me-.
A cold chill settled on the merchants heart,
dim spectres of ships, notes, houses and lands
fitted before his excited mind. Still his pulse
beat slower, his heart heaved heavily, thick films
gathered over his eyes, his tongue refused to
speak Then the merchant knew that the name
of his visitor was Death.
All other claimants on his attention, except
the friends of Mammon, had always found a
quick dismissal in the magic phrase Pm too bu-
sy' Humanity, Mercy, Religion, had alike beg
ged his influence, means and attention in vain.
But when Death came the excuse was power
less; he was compelled to have leisure to die,
Let US beware how we make ourselves too bu-
sy to secure lile's great end. When the excuse
rises to our lips, and we are about to say we are
too busy to do good, let us remember we cannot
be too busy to die.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-06-15
MONTPELIER, VERMONT,

to make US thoughtful of our dependence, and
to suppress the leyities and triings to which we
are predisposed. They contribute to excite de-
sire for the release and the rest set before U.s.
But, oh! they do weary and wear away their fra
tabernacle
Weary of sin. Far less SO than ought to be.
Otherwise such load of it would still press up
on me. Here is great and palpabIe inconsis-
tency Weary of a burden, and yet so constant
ly adding to its weight All, deceitful and sin
full heart How little thou knowest myself
Weary of SHINING, yet shining daily and hourly.
How shall we, who are dead to sin, live any
longer therein! | trust do not, as having de-
light in sin. trust it is true that my soul loathes
it that I am weary of it. But it cIings to me,
if do not hold fast to it, "For the good that
| would, do not; but the evil which would
not that do"
Almost weary of waiting. l know not that l
ought to say this; for fear | have very little of
the waiting posture My lamp burns dimly; l
have little oil in my vessel; my lolns are loosely
girt, and l am very unfaithful in watching
fear my waiting is mostly selfish desire for
rest. Yet, Lord, is there not in it some desire
for thy rest? Do not desire to be near thee,
that may be like thee? Have not desire for
a place in those mansions, because thou art
therel Is it not my desire to be with thee, that
may see thee as thou art!-Nea0 York EUangel-
ist