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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
.SN A U ~ IN O Ns-
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, ls4s.
EXTENSION OF TIE LOUISA RAILROAD.

We are gratifed 10 be able to state on uuques-
tionable authority, that the Louisa Railroad is un
der contract up to Charlottesville, and will be com
pleted by the LIST of January next. We are still
more pleased to be able to say, upon the same au-
thority, that the 18th of June the Directors ex-
pect to put a, least one section of the road embra-
cling some nine or ten miles, and probably more,
under contract west of Charlottesville The road
will be let from Charlottesville to the Meechum RI
yer certainly, and much farther westward as the
means of the Company will allow.
This action Of the Board will give to our citi-
zens the most satisfactory guarantee of the earnest
desire and purpose Of tue Company promptly tc
tap the great Valley of Virginia, and at no remot,
period to penetrate through the heart of Virgiui;
to the banks of the Ohio
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

1t is impossible for us TO compress into our mar
row limits even brief alluson to all of the numer-
Gus cures that have been effected by DIR. Wstars
baisam. We can only refer to very few as spe-
clmens of lis genera! efficiency
a lew days ago, lady called at the office in fine
health and looking as robust as though she never
knew what sickness was. To our surprise she sta
ted that until recently she had been sick for be-
tween three and four years with what was supposed
to be the consumption--that she had violent
cough, night sweas, with alternate chi!ls and fe-
yer, and every usual symptom of confirmed con-
SUMPTION The result was that she became so G.
maciated as TO present more the appearance Of a
skeleton than living being. Proydeniially, she
at this time heard of the wonderful cures performed
by DR.. Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry, and com
menced using it herself. The effect was, that she
began to get better at once by degrees, the cough
left her, the chfls and fever disappeared. and in
two monthsshe again found hersefn perfect health.
None genuine unless signed I. BUTTS on the wrap
per-
0c5- Fer sale by Wholesale and Retail bv DR. r
BERKELEY and a. D. WREN, in Staunton. and bv
Druggists and Dealers in Medicines generally in VIr.
giula' May 10, 1S4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

Hurt had been with us but short time, (beinp
one OF the recruits sent out by Lieut. Kinney y vet
he had given evidence of becoming in every sense
of the word, an excellent soldier
Their bodies were inferred on Sunday the 10Th
instant with the usual military honors
We have receiveda copy of an armisticc, enter
cd into by Commissioners on the part of our Co
vernment and Mexico in the early part Of this
month, through the Mexican authorities. have
no doubt Of its authenticity, but Of course we will
not respect 1t till we receive official information Of
it. Il will not speak Of its PROVISIONS as you were
doubtless in possession of soon as we were but
this will say, believe it will turn, cut as those
which preceded it did--without any further advan-
tago to US, than giving the enemy an opportunity
to raise force give us battle, and thereby al
fording us a chance 10 win fresh laurels for our
Country.
The Mexican Government, fear, will not be
able TO get together quorum of their Congress
and doubt whether they will desire it much after
they see the late proceedings of our Congress
| The health of our Company is cxcellent-For a
week we have not had single man on the sick
report
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

HE FEDERAL Court for the Western Dis
trict Of Virginia has been in session at this place
since the LIST inst. The case OF the United States
Us. Stckleman, charged with filching from the
Mall whilst Deputy Postmaster at Deerfeld, was
called up on Thursday of last week, and sub
mitted without argument to the Jury OH Friday.
The Jury not being able to agsee-thsre being six
for and six against an acquttal---the cause was
continued until the next Term. The Court had
admitted the accused to bail i'm the sum of four
thousand dollars, but an application was made for
It's reduction on the ground of his extreme power
ty, and the inability of his friends TO raise SO large
sum, which proved successful to the amount OF
one thousand dollars
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

HE YUcATAN QUEsTIoN.-The bill which has
been introduced into the Senate by its Committee
on Foreign Relations for taking Military Possession
OF the Mexican State or Province of Yucatan,
which had been the order of Tie day for Friday last,
was accordingly taken into consideration by the Sc
nate, and an animated and interesting debate arose
upon the bill, and was still going on at our last
dates
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

A CoRoNER's INQUEST was held on Friday last
over the body OF MIR. WILLIAM GILBERT, citizen
OF TINS county, who was found dead in the woods
near the residence of MIR. W. j. ID. Bell, on Thurs
day last. There were no marks of violence on the
body, and the verdict Of the jury was that he came
to his death by the "vistation of God" Mr. e.,
we understand, had been complaining Of illness a
few days previous, and it is supposed he died of
apopleXy. He was inoffensive man, and for
some time had been consistent member of the
Methodist Church.-.4ug1ssta Democrat.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
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NEW GOODS.

HAtE !ast received fresh supply of SPRING
slsting of Dry Goods, Bonnets, Hats Boots, Shoes
Hardware, Groceries, &C.. all of which offer yerv
low for Cash, or in exchange for Country Produce.
or to punctual customers on time.
May 10, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

sewing machine has been invented, which,
says the Boston Chronotype, twill in two minutes
or less stitch the longest seam of pair OF pants.
and which, in less time than it would take the tai
lor TO cut them, will finish the pants in the incest
manner, except sewing on the buttons and working
the button holes. 1t is wonderfully simple and ca,
sy to manage"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
Fancy and Staple Goods.

ENGL1SH, French and American furniture and
a dress Prints and Calicoes. Lawn and Cambria
Ginghams, Bareges, Tissues, Foulard and Sum-
mer Silks. Linen Lustres, Grenadines, Mousn de-
LANES, Oil Calicoes. Satin, Striped and Checked
Jaconets and Cambrics, Furniture Curtain Nous
Inns, Laces, Edgings. every variety Of Silk and
Linen Frlnges, Buttons, Bonnets and new style
Ribbons, Sc, &C.; all ON the lowest terms by
WHITE s. CO.
May 10, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

duel, 1t is said. was on the tapis last week in
Brooklyn, New York, between two promising
young gentlemen. A damsel was in the case
The Papas of the principals it is said, as soon as
they discovered that their hopeful sons 'were out
interered and gave them a sound birching. We
can imagine no more radical remedy for duelinp
among Juveniles, than such an application TO the
''seat Of honor"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
WAMUAlGILlS BOOKS

a LlSoN'S History of Europe; Prescot,'s Con-
=, quest of Mexico; Prescots Conquest of Peru !;
Monete's History of the Valley the Mississippi
History of the Later Roman Commonwealth hy
lhos Arnold. ID. d.; History ofVirgna, by How.
ison; The Works of the Rev. Robert Hall Chal-
meI.s Select Works; Chalmers Mscellanies D.
Aublgne's Germany, England and Scotland D.
au6lgne's Cromwell D'Aubigne's History Of the
Reformation &C., &c.-for sale by
May 10, ls4s
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

co- Two important Letters from Gen. TAYLOR
appear in today's paper, the pcrusal of which, we
believe, will satisfy every one that he is with the
wing party ON all the great questions of the day
the Veto Power, Internal Improvement, the Tariff,
the Currency, and the Mexican War.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
NJ A r RIED.

On the 3lst Of March, by the Rev A. P Iuddcn
Mr. JoHS GoLLADAY TO Miss APpgLoxA Dull, all of
this County.
On Thursday the 4th inst, by the same, Mr.. CAT
WIN }. FULLER TO Miss MARY SUSAN, daughter Of U +.
d. Poe, all Of this County.
On the goth Of April near Churchvillc, Augusta CO.
by the Rev. Peter Shicklc, Rev. j. Il. DAVIS, Pastor
OF the Lutheran Church in NcwtowD to Miss ANNA
CARoLINE, daughter of Paul Scig deed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
Furnishing Store for Young lIousekerner,

Ell constantly on hand, large stock OF
AN- Queensware, Dinner Sets. Gilt and WIFI.
and Painted Tea Sets from SO so to 500; Tubs
buckets, Jars, Crooks, Carpetings, Coffee Mills.
lin Ware, Brooms, Brushes, Knives and Forks,
ana VERY LARGE assortment of Hardware.-
Bed Cords and Leading Lines Looking Glasses.
Bread and Tea Trays, Brass and Bell Metal Ket.
Ties. &c, &c, &c., on the BEST TERMS.
May 10. WHITE g. co
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

w ~ nave on hand most extensive supply, en-
bracing, of Hats, all the kinds in use Fur.
SIX, Cashmere, Coney, Glazed, Panama, black
ana white Wool, about 30 doz. Palm Leaf; and, Of
Saps all the Kinds now in se,-for sale unusually
low and warranted WHITE g. T,O
May 10, 1913
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

Ncknames hang TO man worse than crime
MIR. Folks pet hero and quondam law partner, is
now pretty generally known as the "Pilow-case. !"
from the fact of his being a case. Again we find
him spoken of as major General Leonidas Ditch
digger"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

In his testimony before the Court of Inquiry in
ica and moral feat. in point of courage, ever per
formed by any individual within his knowledge.
pending the campaign, was the passage by Capt.
Lee, Engineer, over a certain difficult ground by
daylight, and his return TO San Augustine in the
dark
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

The specific reforms proposed by the Chartis,s
Of Great Britain are not very generally understood
In the u. States, very little attention having been
PAID to the objects ofther association until in con-
sequence of recent European events, their move
nents have become invested with an extraordinary
degree of interest. They demand. ri , Universal
Suffrage; z, Vote by Ballot; 3, No Property DUAL
lfication; a, Annual Parliaments 5, Payment of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

The Baltimore Enterprise says that the case Of
Cen Pillow is not exactly-"a pillow case" but
it is case of selfbOsteiag, such as is rarely met
with.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

TIE Telegraph between New Orleans and Mo-
bile is again in operation. The wire was found TO
be lying on the ground about twenty miles this side
of Mobile. The wires are now being put I'D be-
tween Mobile aud Montgomery at the rate of about
fifteen miles daily After the line is finished to the
latter point there will be only about one hundred
and eighty miles more to be put up from Montgo-
merry towards Macon TO complete the cornmunica-
ton to Boston. When this is done (says the New
Orleans BulletiD) it will be no less curious than
true that news sent from Boston or New York at
t,cetre O'Clock will be received at New Orleans at
eleven.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
NEW iBOOJESo
May 10, 1913.
N0EI0Iao

NO1gIOIso
A LII persons having claims against the United
n States Government for Land or Treasury
Scrip, for services rendered in the War with Mex
leo, will do well to call on me at an early period in
relation thereto.-i have in vigorous state of pro-
secuton many such cases, and feel satisfied that
Will succeed in the whole Of them, from the fact
that they are no difficult than those in which
| have already succeeded. | may be found in all
business hours at my Law Office in Stanton.
j. b. WATTS.
May 10, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

o. A Post Office, we understand, has been es-
tabished near Crawford's Springs in this County,
and MIR. ALEXANDER CRAWFORD appointed Post
master. The name of the office is Mont Alto.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS

The returns SO far received show plainly that we
have been beaten-badly beaten. For particulars
see Locofoco papers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

1t is said that one-fourth of the members Of the
Baltimore Convention will consist of office holders
under the present locofoco dynasty AS these are
willing to deal the cards without shufllng vigor-
Gus effort will be made to re-nomnate Mr.. Polk
I1ls election would ensure to them continuance in
iheir Offices 30 we may infer that his chance for
the nomination is growing better every day. The
VIII OF the party centres in the office holders
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

Col. Haskell of Tennessee, delivered Lecture
in the city of Washington, few evenings since, on
Mexico. His main points were that Mexico can
never &c subdued or reciamed-that the country is
not adapted to the Caucasian Tace-that they will
become enervated and degenerate in such climate
IN few generations, and that, consequently, we
had better give up the idea of annexation, and de-
veoPe our inexhaustlble resources at home. He al
so gave as his opinion, from the character of the
Mexlcans, that the treaty will not be ratified and
that we had as well prepare to fall back upon the
line we intend to occupy, as our only safe alterna
tive.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

&C The report that the ex-King of the French
had arrived in New York by the steamer America
had no foundation in truth.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
o BIZ "A r z.

DIED, on the 10th instant, -, infant daughter
Of William and Frances S. Rusmisell.
DIED, the list instant. at the Augusta Springs.
CicDRo GtLLUm, son of Madison Swiak, aged yosrs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
A Census of the Corporation of Stanton,

Taken by Mr.. JAS. WILEY, under the direction of
the Common Council of Staunton
White Males over 81 years 36S
between IL and q years l57
under IL years 225
White Females over 81 years 1924
Sc between IL and Fl years 6. l73
under l2 years Il. . oil
Free Black Males over 81 years IL
g between IL and 81 years
Sc under IL years Q
Females over 81 years II
between IL and 81 years
under II years -. 9
Black Male Slaves over Il years 1873
between II and II years 50
under IL years 81
Females" over FL years l9l
s. between IL and 81 years 62
under IL years 100
Males at the Lunatic Asylum 100
Females 100
Males Male at the Deaf s. Dumb & Blind Asylum 46
2456
White sI Hgusokeepers 2l5
Copy-Teste.
JAS. L. PATTERSON. c. c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

THE DUKE OF WELLINoToN AND IRELAND.-
The Dublin Herald, the most active leader Of anti
repeal says that il is rumOred in certain circles in
London, that the Dnbe Of Wellington has said that
"He time has nor ar1fUcd for GiUiag conSli-
tuition TO Ireland" The opinion Of The Duke in ia
yor of this act Of Justice would have great influence
on the movements Of the crown The Irish Mail,
Packet, Cork Constitution, Kilkenny Moderator and
Drogheda Conservative. which have hitherto OPP
rosed Repeal have now declared in favor Of local
parliament, with limited powers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
FROM THE NEW ORLEANS rIcAyUNE, MARCH "a
GEN. TAYLOR

We have been favored with the following extract
Of a letter from Gen. p f. Smith, to friend in
this city which contains beautiful and just tribute
to the character of Gen. Taylor from one who has
had ample opportunity to judge of, and duly appre-
is entitled to the greatest weight:
Mexico, April 8, 1913.
General Taylor's military exploits are not the
causes of his popularity, they are only the occasions
for the display, OF his sound Judgment, energy of
character, lofty and pure of JUSTICE and inco1
rupiible honesty. He has as much reputation for
what he has ,Critten as for what he has done, be-
cause, even if the composition is not his own, the
sentiments, motives and feelings are his, and every
thing ne says every thing he does, is marked by
the purity and greatness of his own character.
have never heard of any one, however corrupt
or base himself, that after five minutes conversation
with Gen. Taylor, has dared TO propose or even to
hint, at anything dishonest mean, and no inter
course in the ordinary events of common life, can
give the true idea of the holiness of his character
remember that you asked me at the time he
was put in command at Corpus Christi, whether ne
was equal 10 the circumstances | told you, in re-
ply, of his sound judgment and inexhaustble ener-
py, as learned them in Florida but did not then
properly estimate the other and higher points of his
character. In the campaign the Rio Grande
saw him tried under all circumstances, and he al
ways came out pure gold.
His profession that he will be the candidate of no
party will, if he be elected, be carried out in his
practice not that his opinions on matters OF policy
may not be those of one the other party as on most
OF these he is Wing, and he is not the man 10 act
adverse to his own opinions, bnt no party manage
ment or power can ever lead him to do a mean, or
what he thinks, wrong thing.
hs soon as Gen. Taylor furnished BY events
with the opportunity to display his character, you
see that it was at once properly estimated and
come back TO the proposition started with, that
the people will always properly measure great men.
do not say that they win always reward them
properly, for they cannot always give direct ex
preston to their feelings, and the less worthy may
have their votes without their wishes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

1t is stated that the President has nominated Col
onels Harvey and Riley to the Senate as Brigadier
Generals.
Why is it that the President has never sent in
the name Of Mai Gen. Pillow for the action of the
Senate That General has for more than twelve
months held his present commission alone by Pre-
sidential appointment Is Mr.. Polk afraid to trust
his own friends 2-Uhip
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
WOODEN WARE.

I DOZ. Half Bushels,
=" Iron bound Cyprus Buckets,
2" Barrel and Staff Churns,
4" Tar Cans,
Nests Tubs,
For sale by j. C. RIDGWAv
May 10, lS48.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

The Harrisburg Telegraph says that two thirds
Of the Pennsylvania Delegates to the National
Convention are for Gen. Scott.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

IL gives us some satisfaction to state, as fixed
fact, that Santa Anna has embarked for Jamaica
--Wash. Union.
Nearly two years ago il gave you great satisfac-
lion 10 state as "a fixed fact" that Santa Anna had
gone into Mexico, and now it gives YOU 'sornc sat
lsaction TO state "a fixed fac that he has gone
out of it. MIR. Polk "fxed' the former fact, and
Gen. Scott "fxed" the Iatter.-Io,lisvile .IosT.
"Aiter me, the deluge," was the well known
phrase Of Prince Meternich in alluson to the dan
gers Of absoutism, Of which he was the prep in
Austria. The deluge has come.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

We regret to hear the death of Mrs FIouRNoY,
wife of Thomas S. Flournoy, Esq, the Represen-
tative in Congress from the Halifax district. On
Friday, the 2lst utimo, Gas we learn from the last
Danville Register,) Mrs Flournoy was called sud
denly TO the assistance of little negro who was
choked, and, although she was in her usual health
her feelings were SO overcome by the scene that
she was seized with spasms, and died in two hours
afterwards. '.Thus Continues the Register has
an angel o.! mercy fallen victim to her own benev-
oience; and thus have most devoted husband and
five interesting little children had separated the ten
derest fibres ofthe heart. Mrs. Flournoy who was
one of the most accomplished ladies' in the State.
was in the prime of life; and yet, in the midst of
her usefulness. she has been stricken down by a
blow rendered doubly painful by the suddenness of
its infliction and by the absence of her husband
But her friends trust that their loss is her gain
Rich. Wing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

= UST RECEIVED. large lot Of Tobacco and
Segars, OF the most approved Brands, suitable
TO all tastes, for sale by the box or retail
=, }. BRANDEBURG,
way III opposite Va Hotel
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

The Boston papers inform us Of tho realization of
the painful anticipation of her friends, in the death,
on Friday morning last, of Mrs JULIA WEBSTER
APPLEToN, only daughter Of the Hon. Daniel Web
ster-.Nat. Int Man g.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10

Notwithstanding the failure of tho Chartist
movement, it is probable that the storm has not en-
tlreiy blown over in Great Britain; the meeting
ior parliamentary reform, called by fifty members
OF Parliament, and presided over by Mr. Hume
and Mr.. Golden, is the commencement of reyo-
lution-the best and most likely TO be successful in
England, because proposing to proceed by the me-
ihod OF political agitation, not bloodshed, Git is the
opehing step, too in the tactics of the new League.
and Thunderstorm is gathering thick and dark
In Ireland, where the disafeciion among the troops
cannot but be regarded most ominous for the go
vernment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-05-10
MEXICO, April II. 1913.

Any one who has visited this country must have
horror of bad Governments, for here is seen the
spot on earth most favored by nature stripped of all
its advantages and converted into hell, by the vices
and corruptions of its rulers. | have, however.
great faith in our own people they show their high
sense OF honesty and nobleness whenever the coca
SIGN offers, even among this degenerate race
There has been great error committed in rela-
ton to Gen. Scott. No military operations in his
tory have displayed higher military qualities, or
been more uniformly successful in their results nor
have they been in any the result of chance :;
every thing has been done in conformity with pre-
conceived plan, and the event. in all cases. has been
almost predicted.
That successful General should be degraded in
the very scene of his success, for complaints not
made Of him, but by him, is extremely strange and
most unfortunate. Every one in the army feels it
as disgrace.