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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01

" The Wing papers talk right encouraninclv
IN PENNSYLVANIA. The Lancaster Republican says:
=" Old lack is coming I'VE have driven them
from Palo Alto-we have defeated them at Resaca
oe ia fa'Tna-we have stormed them at Monterey
now let us give them Buena pisian -
The Adams Sentinel says :-"The noise and
CONFUSION in Pennsylvania at the late election wa
no circumstance to what it will be on the 9TH Of
November Old lacks batteries will be firing on
that day to some purpose"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01
OHIO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION


LIST David L. Disney, Loco, vice Farando.
"a L.. ID. Campbell, Wing, vice Fisher, Wing.
sd Robert e. Schenck, Wing, reelected.
4th Moses ID. Corwin, Wing, vice Candy do.
9TH Emery d. Potter, Loco, vice SAWYER do.
9TH Rodolphus Dickinson Loco, re- reflected.
9Th Jonathan ID. Morris, Loco, do.
9Th John L. Taylor, Wing, do.
~, 9h Edison b. Olds, L., gain, vice Edwards, w.
Iolh Chas Sweetzer, L., gain, vice Duncan, w.
lth John X. Miller, Loco, re- elected.
l2th Samuel F. Vinton, Wing, do p
iSth w. A. Whittlesey, Loco, vice Richey, L.
4th Nathan Evans, Wing, elected. q:
18th w. F. Hunter, W., gam, vice Kennon. l..
ION Moses Hoagland, Loco, vice Curnmins, L..
I'm Joseph Cable, Loco, vice Fries, do. 5
18Th David X. Carter Loco, vice Lahm, do. gc'
10Th John Crowell Wing, re elected.
goth Joshua r. Giddings, Free Soil, W., re- elected
2lst Joseph M. Root, W., re elected
The Columbus Journal states that on account Of
the many gross frauds in the Tenth District, it is
the purpose of Mr.. DUNCAN to contest tho seat of
Mr. SwEETzER, whose pretended majority is only
sixteen votes. =
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01

mink That every Christian citizen is under OBJ
ga'on 70 vote In every case where public officer
IS 10 90 CHOSEN. The happiness and vi-tue Of tho
community, no less than the security Of property,
99ePenos greatly on the character of the magstracy
II am injured IN person or property by a wicked
PUBIC officer, have right 10 complain of my fef
low-citlzens who gave him authority over me, or
who, when it was in their power, did not prevent
MS election. A Christian in this country. above
all others, has duty to perform in this matter
and no dlsobeys the commandment in the text IL he
doco not perform it."-Presidcnt Ud,lt,,d.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01
LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLOR.

The Galveston News of the 3rd ult. publishes
the following letter from Cen Taylor, in regard to
the discharge of the Texas volunteers, before the
battle of Monterey:
Private BATON ROUGE, July "a, lS4S.
SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
OF your friendly communication of the l1h inst in
relation to a statement represented by Gen. Hen
derson in speech recently delivered by him. TO
have been made by me to the Secretary of War,
respecting the discharge of the Texas Volunteers.
shortly before the battle OF Monterey.
In reply TO your inquiries on this point, have to
say, that the terms of the remarks attributed to me
oy Zen. Henderson are incorrect and that if Gen.
Rusk, or any one else, saw such language over nv
signature in the War office it must have been nut
lhere ny himself. enclose you, however, the ex-
tract from the communication TO the Secretary of
War, to which presume Gen. Henderson refers
and you can therein see the language used on the
occasion.
Ihe discharge of the Texas troops there report
ed. was ordered by me at their own solicitation. in
which Gen. Henderson himself joined ; and agree
aniy 10 promise made to them at Camargo The
misconduct also alluded in this extract, consisted
III tie depredallons committed by some of them up
on Inc Inhabitants OF Monterey and its vicinity af-
Ter the capltulation Of the town ; and whatever
might nave been the language which Gen. Hen
hed 10 these troops respecting their conduct
IL was quite certain that there was no one who
used, when addressing me on the subject, severer
OF hafSher language in denuncia,ion of it, than did
ne and the officers about his person. am there
IoTe no less surprised than mortified on the Gene
rais account, to learn that he is attempting TO tor
'ure' for the purpose of injuring me, an official
statement OF mine, made to the Secretary of War,
IN the discharge of my duties to the Government.
In the justice of which statement believe that he
fully concurred at the time, and which was, at all
events partly based upon information officially laid
before me by himself
have no right, of course, TO object to the Gen
erals political hostility to me but cannot refrain
rom expressing, in conclusion, the regret that in
yielding TO his feelings on this he should have
become so strangely fnrgetful of events and crcum
stances OF comparatively recent occurrence.
nave the honor to be, very respectfully, your
u. TAYLOR.
Ibis letter Qhe New York Express truly re-
narks) speaks for itself, and in the ssRourh and
Ready" style of man who loves the truth. and
deests fasehood
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01

AN EtooUgNr FrGURE.-The Mecklepburrb
'ei,eTsonian says: Like one of those wondro1s
rocking stones reared by the Druids. which d.
niger OF "a child might vibTate TO its centre ve, ,lo
might OF an army could not move from its nIaco
our constitution is SO nicely poised and b,lanceJ
That 1t seems TO sway with every breath Of onr;,o
yet SO firmly rooted in the hearts and afrec,;on oe
INC people, that the widest storms of tresson nd
fspatcism break over il in vain :, '''" anu
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01

ne Enquirer has detected an egrcuious Whiu
Fraud In the fact. that ticket has been printed at
me oihce OF the WytheriUc Republican, with the
names OF Zen. Taylor and Gen. Butler at its head.
ana 'hcn The names of the regular Wing Electors
Lest the statement should create some surprise
with our Wing friends at distance it may be well
to Inform them that the Republican is not a Whiq
ou' a democratic paper. Its editor (Co! Harold
SMITH is an admirer Of Mr.. Calhoun, but has fall
leu more IN love with Gen. Taylor than his great
leader seems to have done. He has followed the
example OF the Taylor Democrats i'm Charleston in
Issuing ticket for General TAYLOR and General
Butler; but he has certainly no authority for using
me names OF the State Electors in connection with
mat OF Zen Butler The truth Of the matter we
suppose to be just this Colonel Smith, like man.
democrats In the State, is determined TO vote for
General Taylor, and he is determined too that his
vote shall be worth something He knows yerv
well that the Wing electors, should they be chosen
oy The popular suffrage, will cast the vote of the
State for Zachary Taylor and Willard Fillmore.
ana mat II he votes for different set of electors on
Taylor and Butler ticket, the vote will count
no'hihg. lie Is anxious we suppose, to indicate
HIS preference (though an imperative one) for Gen
eral Dutier, for sort of consstency's sake and
therefore, without any improper design, has issued
The ticket which the Enquirer harshly characteristics
as fraudulent
We are convinced that Col. Smith intended no
deception upon any one Certainly no such impu-
TALON is to be cast upon the Wing party of the
State; for all men must know, that if Messrs Jones
and others, are chosen electors by the people, they
will give the vote of Virginia for
ZACHARY TAYLOR, OF LOUISIANA.
MlLLARD FILLMORE, OF New YORK.
D,cI,.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01
STATE OF EUROPE.

The New York Express comments as follows on
The European news by the Britannia
"A continental war is by no means improbable
IN the present aspect of affairs in Europe The
king OF Naples, it would seem, not only has prom
Use OF protection from the Emperor of Russia, but
the Emperor has pledged himself,o stand by Aus
ira, IN her claims to the Lombardo Venitian Prov
inces. The Cabinet Of St. Petersburg having been
consulted as TO the proposed mediation responds
that the victories of Marshall Razetzky of them
selves enforce the justice of the Austrian rule and
the right of Austria to Lombardy is the same as
that of Russia TO Poland, both having their origin
In the treaty of Vienna. That treaty. assented to
by the European powers, Russia insists, shall be
fulfilled, and has SO Informed the Cabinets at Lon
don and Paris new European Congress is talk
ed Of Russia is thus committed both to Austria
and Naples, to stand by old boundaries and is ready
no doubt, to back her paper edic,s by bullets
In the meantime, Austria sets up her claim to
IombaTdy not only in virtue OF the treaty of 1915,
guaranteed by the Allied Powers but in virtue also
OF :he treaty of 1920. The Cabinet of Vienna have
also published decree. in which they affirm that
the war OF Charles Albert cannot be justified and
that no European mediation will be acceptable,
which Infrlnges on the treaty of Vienna.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01

SURVEY OF THE SuENANDoAH.-The Jefferson
Free Press says The corps of Engineers under
the direction of Charles b. Fisk, esq.,. have already
competed the survey of the Shenandoah river from
me highest point nayigabe down to near Front
loyal in Warren county.-Itis calculated that the
survey VIII be completed to Harper's Ferry by the
LIST of December
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01
PENNSYLVANIA

The official vote for Governor stands Johnston
(Whig) 168, 523-Longstreth (Dem.) 1921.
-Johnston's majority, 302. This vote exceeds
that Of 1914 by 1865. Gain Of Johnston over
CIay's vote, 1920. Longstreth's gain over Polk.
6S6
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01

AT the Cadets Fair" lately held in Cincin-
natl an old German musket was exhibited AMONG
other thlngs 1t was said 10 be rs years old, and
was provided with four revolving chambers. exact
~ similar to Colts rovolycrs. The bayonet is
about eight inches long and shaped like cutting
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.


The following is complete and correct list Of
Inc congressman elect from Pennsylvania: ~
Dist. LIST Lewis G. Levin, Native and Whi1.
"a Joseph II. Chandler, Whu.
Sd Henry ID. Moore, Wing, (rain.)
4th John Robbins, Jr, Dem.
9th John Freedley, Wing.
9th Thomas Ross, DEM
7th Jesse G. Dickey, Wing.
9Th Thaddeus Stevens, Wing.
9th William Strong, Dem.
GO 10Th M. NJ Dimmick Dem.
llth Chester Butler. Wing.
18th David Wilmot, DEM
18th Joseph Casey, Wing. ga95
18th Charles w. Pi!man, Wing,
18th Henry Mes, Wing
10th James X. McLanahan, Dem, (yain.L
!7th Samuel Calvin, Wing.
18th Andrew j. Ogle, Wing
18th Job Mann, Dem
goth Robert r. Reed, Wing.
2lst Moses Hampton, Whig.
22d John w. Howe, Wing.
23d James Thompson. Dem
24th Alfred Gilmore, Dem, (gain.)
Wings Is, Democrats 9.-There will probably
be contest in the case of Mr.. RoBBINs-the Lo-
c's having polled in township of the Fourth
District vote greater than the entire male popua-
tlon!-And to this Mr.. ROBBINS owes his election.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01
LOOK OUT FOR RItRc1Ars,

Several Stores have been broken into, within
few nights past, namely Mr.. Strider's, MessTs.
Cowne s. Deakins', and Mr.. Adam Bickle's. and
goods and money taken therefrom.-Our citizens
ought to be on the look ont
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01
-SY A U ~ IN O Ns-
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, is4s.

eff the enemy oppose my march, in whatever num-
bers, shall fight him "-Generat Taylor at Me battle
Of Patio 4fito.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01

9o~ The Hon. D'xoN Fl. LEWIS, u. S. se,a,or{
from Alabama, died in TIE city Of New Yo-k ,op
the 9th ult.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01

Ihe Wing State Central Committee Of Ohio.
nave published an address calling serenity fire polit
zeal meetings 10 be held in various sections Of that
S'a'e, commencing the 18th ult, and closinp ON
t'e 90 OF November. Governors Coryin. Bebb.
Letcher, Metcale and other dstino,,isbeJ ,ra,o,o
are named as the speakers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01

CHANG1NG THE BEARING YEAR or App,
TREgs.-R. Manning of Salem. by cutting off all
the blossoms from Baldwin apple tree, in the
spring Of IFS bearing, changed the fruitful year to
me following season. The unfruitfu seasons have
become bearing years. and vice versa.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01

The remaining States-Maine Q, New Harop.
shire 6, Michigan, 5, Illinois 8, Missouri 7. low,
d, Wisconsin d, Arkansas 8, Alabama o, Soutl,
Carolina 9, Texas 4,-Total 69,--sre conceded 70
Gen. CAss.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01
SOUTH CAROLINA.

The following are the names of the Representa-.
tives elect from this State to the Thirty first Con-
gress
LIST Daniel Wallace, reelected -
I'd - Orr, vice II. +. Simpson,
Sd Joseph A. Woodward, re- elected.
18th Alexander ID. Sims.
9th Armisead Burt, reelected
9th Isaac f.. Holmes, re elected
9TH w. F. Colcock, vice r. b. Rhett.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01
WAKE UP THE Soulful

IHomAs Richie CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP
invite your attention, MesSrs. Editors. to the
proceedings Of a meeting held in Washington CITY,
on Friday night last The managers in this place
aware that without Pennsylvania, their cause was
hopeless, hit upon the expedient Of holding meet
ing and calling Ms Buchanan ont, hoping thereby
to retrieve their fortunes in that State. Well,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01
u. TAYLOR

Ibis letter (the New York Express truly re
marks) speaks for itself, and in the Crouch an,
Ready" style of man who loves the truth, anc
detests falsehood
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-01

The Galveston News of the 3rd ult publishes
the following letter from Gen. Taylor, in regard to
the discharge of the Texas volunteers, before the
battle of Monterey
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-03
from Young America.
TUE UNSOLD LANDS.
Ey puGANNE

'Thc United States claim to own more thnr
90 ,OOO, 900 acres OF unsettled lands. "-ScnatC
c. 466, XXlXth Congress, lst Session.
A billion Of acres OF unsold land
Are lying in gricvous dcarih;
And millions OF men in the image OF God
Arc starving oil over the earth!
o! tell me, We sons of America,
How much mems souls are werthl
Ten hundred millions Of acres good,
That never knew spade nor plough
And million OF souls in our goodly land,
Are pining in want, trow;
Anu orphans are crying for bread this day,
And widows in misery bow!
To whom do these acres Of land belong,
And why do they thriitless lie!
And why is tho widows lament unhcard.
And stillcd the orphans cry!
And why arc the poor house and prison iull,
And the gallows tree built high!
Those millions Of acres belong to Man!
And his clnim is,-that he needs.
And his title assigned by the hand of Cod
dur God, who the raven feeds,
And the starving soul Of each furnished man,
AZ the throne Of Justice pleads!
Nc may not heed it, We naughty men,
Whose hearts us rocks are cold
In thunder sha be told
For the voice OF the great An hath said
That the Island shall not be Sold"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-03

palc, sickly, miserable looking child, il
money is TO be made on large SCALE
w, cnn readily Imagine some dialogues
OF this fashion, in the nightly settlements.
\ first rate hand organ upon division Of
tho profits. Well, begging is a business,
and Il assumes various aspects. Mankind
must be occasionally gullcd. We are cheat
cd IN thousand ways; light wcight-short
mcasurc--impmre nriicles--nnd our senses
and judgments imposed upon. Why should
not the miserable paupcr be allowed his
SHIRE Of tho fraud ?--Noah's y. y. Times
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-03

CuRE FOR CRossNEss sensible wo-
man u tho Doctors acquaintance, (the
mother Of u young famiIy,) entered SO FAR
into his views upon this subject, that she
taught her children. from their earliest
childhood, to consider iI.humor ns disor-
der which was TO be cured by physic. Ac-
cordingiy, shc Ind always small doses rca-
dy, and the little patients, whenever il
was thought nccdlul, took rhuiarb for TIC
crossncss. No punishment WINS required.
Peevishness or ilI-icnper and rhubarb were
associated in their minds, always as cause
and effect. The Doctor.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-03
1 STORY OF iPSLEY HOUSE.

One fne autumn day, in tho ycnr 1850,
~ his Majesty, George II, was taking ride
in Hyde Park, his eye was attracted by the
figure OF IN old soldier, who was resting Oh
bench placed nj the foot Of m oak tree.
The King, whose memnry Of faces Vas re-
msrkablc, recognized him as n veteran who
had fought bravcIy by his side in some OF
h.s continental battles, md kindly nccost-
ing him, the old man, who was lame, hub.
Llcd towards him.
We'll, my friend said The monarch, ii,
10 now some years since we heard the hui
lets whistle Of the battle OF Dstiingcn: tell
ma what has bciallen you since.'
i was wounded in the leg, please your
Majesty, and received nv discharge mud a
pension, on which my wife md | arc living.
and trying TO bring up our only son.
Are you comfortable? Is there my
thing you particularly wish iorg
please your Majesty. if might make
bold to speak, there is one thing that would
make my wife, poor woman, as happy as u
qusen, il she could only get il. Our son is
. clever boy, and as we arc anxious to give
him good education, we try every means
in our power to turn az honest penny, SO
my vile keeps an apple-siall outside the
Park gate, and on fine days, when she is
able TO be out, she often sells good deal.
But sun and dust spoil the fruit, and rainy
weather keeps her at home; so her profits
ore but little-not near enough 10 keep our
boy IT school. Now, please your Majesty,
il you would have the goodness TO give her
the bit Of waste ground outside tho Park
gate, we could build shed for her fruit.
stall, and il would be, may say, like al
estate TO u.s.
The good natured monarch smiled and
said, You shall have j, my friend. wish
al my subjects wcrc as moderate in their
requests as YOU lla then rode on, follow
ed BY tho grateful blessings Of his faithful
veteran.
In few days formal conveyance Of tho
biz Of ground to Jnmes Allen, his wife, md
their heirs forever, was forwarded to their
humble dwelling. The desired shed was
spssdily erected. and the good womau's
trade prnspered beyond her expectations.
Often, indeed, the King himself would stop
q the Park gate 10 accost her, aud tnking
On apple from her tempting store, deposile
. golden token in its place. She WINS thus
enablsd 10 procure good education for her
soa, who reslly possessed considerable tai
ente.
Years rolled oni George II, and The vet.
Orau, were both gathered to their fathers
bue Mrs. Allen still carried on her trade,
hoping 10 lay up some money Tor her son,
Who vas become fine young man, and
bad obtained situation as head clerk in q
large haberdashery establishment. lie liv-
Cd with his mother 10 neal, though hum
bls dwelling. little way out Of the city,
ard thithcr lie hoped soon 10 bring . fair
yoone bride, the daughter Of Mr.. Gray,
mssic teacher, who resided near them.
0wssl Lucy Gray! 40 her lover was wont
. call hsr, bad given her conscut, and the
happy day was already fixed.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-03

TIE LAST CASE OF SOMNAMBuLySM
Oar city was, for about an hour last eve
ming, an amusing scene ol nproar md con
fusion. About three o'clock, struck up an
alarm for fire, aud rs usual ON such occa
sions. large portion oiihc population were
soon nsiir. Tho en- yincs irundIcd along
the strccts---thc pavcmcnts rung with tho
rapid tramp Of passcrs by--windows flew
M and night caps popped on. with cnqui.
ring gazc-pcrsons half clad we're seen
making Astronomical observations through
tho scu,.lcs Of houses; but not ray Of ligh,
Illuminated the blue vault To show where
tho dread DESTROYER had fastened his fangs
Still the bells rlng away for dear life
some IN tones heavy and others i'm shrill
treble that would have Stunned youn.
frog in sp,ing time.
Bit notwithstanding tho confusion ol
sounds not spcrk Of fire appeared. The
Waterman stood on the corross, Ms wise as
the rest, "with not a smell Of fire upon
their garments;' and returned most dc.
cidcd Il don't know" 10 tho many inqui-
RIGS addressed them. They could throw
no light upon the subject. Finally il en-
tered the hruin oi seine genius to make M
unmerciiul cla,,er, and upon proceeding to
one Of the churches he found tho sexton
bali dressed, ,ncsing away at tho ularm
rope and fas, asleep! The responsibilities
Of bell ringing had weighed So heavily on
his mind that he had risen in his sleep aud
opened the bairl in which so many were
called forth ut SO unreasonable nm hour Ia
nariirinntc
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-03

And thus it came 10 pass that tho state
~ mansion Of England's warrior.dukc is
subject ut the present day. to a ground rent
Of four hundred pounds year, payable TO
the representatives OF the old apple woman.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-03

MAnnIAcE.--"Oh, hut married TO NO
man without love! what 10 ni Where love
is, il 10 even pleasant to hear harsh vosd,
Or m unkind iook-a satisfaction, that you
can show your love by turning bitter 10
sweet. Service is no service then, his
voice her music-his word her lsw--his
very shadow on tho ground ber brightsse
sunshine. Mrs. S. G. Hall.
Il urge you to the giving Of your hand
without your heart? the selling Of your
beauty for enc gnldi Never! Iflhey ok
il, do not do IL! IL ihoy smile upon you,
turn away! if they 1atter, do mt listen! #
they threaten do mt yisldl Go down .
the grave single, il heaven raises you up
no friends, but 90 not 10 tho altar With .
faIsehood upon your lips."-Ellt~ Picker.
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