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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

SARTAIN's MAGAZINE.-The number of this ma
game Of which we are speaking, contains tale en-
titled Roanoke; or where is Utopia" which is
continued from previous number that escaped OCr
observation. The hero of the tale, is "Wild Bill %
runaway slave, who is represented by hideous
cut, and is made ingeniousIy to justify the many
murders he has committed, and 10 defend principles
as foul as the blacklist abolition hear, ever bred or
the most poisonous tongue could utter The author
of the tale is G.. III. Wiley; should either he the
editors. pToprietors of SaTtan's Magazine, place
foot upon the South side of the Potomac thew might
reasonably expect to be dressed in coat of tar and
feathers and To dance twixt heaven and earth with
a CREASED grape vine about their necks. Mrs. G. NJ
Kirkland. is of the editors, her sex would pro
tect her from such punishment. We would con.
sign her TO silence, which would be torment enough
no doubt Let the South be wide awake, and De-
ware how they contribute their money to aid their
enemies in secretly undermining their institutions.
fredericksburg Recorder.
% Having repeatedly recommended this work
to the favorable consideration of our readers we are
led to notice the remarks quoted above, in which it
is denounced intoxicating abolition sentiments adj
to the interests Of the South. We agree with
the Recorder that such literature should be careful
Iy scruinzed. Accordingly, we have examined
critically that portion of the story in question: upon
which tie charges based, and as the result of
investigation, mus. give the author verdict Of &C.
qntta Although in The delineations Of the char
acters OF the tale, arguments against slavery are
placed in the mouth of the negro, yet, others far
stronger in favor OF slavery, and riumphaDtly rcfu-
ting the negroes, urged by his adversary. The
author Of the tale, Mr.. &. ii. WILEY, lis southern
mana resident and, we believe, a native Of North
Carolina. We guess Ire would be inclined to emf
CRATE from region so Productive Of the innate
rial" had he the least apprehension of Goat Of
TAR and feathers" Whilst we are as Jealous Of
Southern interests as the editor Of the Recorder we
find nothing in The work 10 justify his attack, which
indicates nervous sensbility as dangerous as alb
clifton fanaicism.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

The following anecdoie is going its rounds in vi
emma concering Benz The Hungarian General For
many years he has had fnbodings of his death. He
himself has for many years assigned the year 1850
as ite term OF his existence. During his STAY in
Paris he once dined with the North American am
bassador. The conversation fell on fDrebodinps. o.
mems, and The like The ambassador laughed AT
them, but Benz declared he firmly believed in them
and related how he had thrice seen. when in his
twentieth year. his own grave stone, with his name
and the date of 1850 on it. Benz received in Fran
sylvanla several dangerous wounds. The physician
shook his head, but BEN answered il quite calmly
ny saying he had another year to live On the
faith of this vision BEN exposes himself in battle
80 the hottest fire. and declares that the hall which
shall hit him mOrtally will not do so before the
year 1850.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08
A New York letter saws In The vicini,v ODD

a New York letter says In the vicinity of 44tlr
street and 9Th avenue, took i'll of The ChoIe-
IA on Thursday. lie was in his grave on Friday
and his wife was married again on Monday!
A communication. submitted To the civ Faith
ers" last evening, by Of "the Ten Governors
Of the Almshouses," discloses deplorabe state Of
things a Poiters Field, (the burial place of the
Poor) Collins come in SO numerously that men can
not be found TO dig graves fast enough Moreover,
some Of the graves are so shallow, that the collins
are often seen Proiruding from The earlh-and this
too IN an atmosphere OF some SOor 90 degrees heat!
This is horrible, but true.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

ANoTHER DEFAULTER.--NATHANis DENBY.
late Navy Agent of the United States at Marsees,
in France, has proved a defaulter TO the amount of
Sl55,5OS 4S. Mr.. G. f. OSBORNE, of Richmond
is unfortunately involved in the affair. DENBY was
required to give security in the sum of 100000,
and OSBORNE undertook 10 give the security, be-
coming one himself He acted as DgNBY's agent,
drew the public money and used about 1871 900 Of
1t, which he IS now unable 10 pay. The Govern
ment has Instituted suit on the bond, but the only
party to it who is responsible, denies his signature
This statement OF the circumstances according 10
the Richmond Wing, evil tend 10 exhibit the free
use which has been made of the public money for
individual ends, while the Democratic party was
in power, and at the same time demonstrate the
importance of carrying out into practice that pledge
which Gen. Taylor gave to change the menr
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

OPPOSITION TO VEILs-The West PennsyIva.
MA Conference of the United Brethren (Germau
Methodsts adopted resolution at their last meet
ing; recommending the General Conference TO in
foduce an article into their discipline to forbid .heif
female members TO wear veis.-E1change Doper
we trust that all denominations W i'll at once,take
me suggestion, and act with great rgoT in sela
lion to it. An nveterae punster at our elbow saws
u is probable, however. that these efforts may
be OF no avail. and that the ladies' viii still insist on
walking through this vale of tears without turning
away the veil."--.N o. Piesynse.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

EMIGRATION ON THE ARKANSAS RoUrE-Lieut.
Buford, of the u. S. Army, who left Santa Fe on
the 4th june arrived at Fort Gibson on the 25tl1
Previous to his leaving, of the companies Of
California emigrants who had set out from Fort
Smith had passed Santa Fe and others from the
Arkansas frontier were daily arriving. Nc mention
is made of any difficulties having occurred with the
Indians; the contrary, they reported as SEEM
ing TO be friendly towards the Emigranis 1t isin-
ferred therefore, that The report Of the destruction
OF a New York Company by the Camanches is IN.
true. ---
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

AFFAIRS IN CALIFoRNIA.-The late news from
California gives rather confused account of polit-
ical affairs in the territory. The people are pro
ceeding to set up a government for themselves as
advised by the President, but in the meantime they
deny the authority of the new Governor, Gen RI
LEY On arriving in the territory, Gen. r. issued
proclamation announcing himself the Military
Commander of the District of California, duly ap-
pointed by the Executive at Washington, and as
such-according TO the Mexican laws, which, when
not contrary to Constitution and public treatise,
remain in force until altered by Congress-civil
Governor of the territory. The question is asked
wha, has become of Gen. SMITH, who has hereto
fore acted as Governor? As to his whereabouts il
is only said that he is on the Pacific coast-some
time ago it was reported that he had been driven on
board the shipping in the harbor at San Francisco
by mob. The N. Y. Tribune thus explains the
relative ranks of the two Generals;
Gen. Persifer Smith is the military commander
of the Pacific division Of the army, including Cali
tornia and Oregon. Gea. Riley commands in the
District of California, and being SUCH exercises the
functions OF civil Governor he states in his pro-
camallon, by virtue Of the Mexican laws and of The
instructions of the War Department. Gen. Smiths
once Is merely military one, while that of Gen.
k'ley-lhough inferior 10 Gen. S. in military rank
lis civil also. In his civil capacity he is response
BILE to the government at Washington.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

MATRIMONIAL SpEcULArroN.--We are assured
says The Morning Post. that NJ Theirs arrived in
London yesterday and it is added that the otjec,
Of his visit is TO open negotiations for matrimonial
treaty between the President Of the French Repub-
lie and Madame la Duchesse d'Oreans. We have
not heard in what way it is proposed to settle the
question of precedence between the Compte de Pa
rs and the possible issue Of the proposed rnariisee
but this point, doubtless has moi caped the pene.
traBg mind Of NJ. Theirs isb.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

o. Both Houses Of the Legislature have agreed
upon law by which every Volunteer Military
Company is allowed TO receive fifty contributing
members, each of whom, by paying three doar.
into The Treasury of the Company, will be exempt
ed from Military duty.
The House OF Delegates has adopted bill Civ
ing concurrent jurisdiction to Magistrates with the
County Courts on sums of $50 The session is net
likely TO continue more than week longer. ~,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

The New York Globe says that "Cen. Taylor
has been utterly killed in the first four months OF
his administration "Pray, was Capt. Cook killed
in his first voyage w said an ignorant fellow TO Pro
lessor Person. 81 believe he was replied Person,
'but he didn't mind it much, for he Immediately
entered upon the secondD
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

The GLAND OFFICE" REMovALs-At the time
OF the election of Gen. Taylor. out of some EIGHTY
clerks in the General Land Office, there were not
more than ten OF fifteen Wings. twas not that there
had been prescription for opinions sake but because
Wing was not permitted Ia hold office under The
late Administration, except in cases where his ser
vices were indispensable. But, after the result of
the Presidential election became known things be-
gan toassume a better aspect Several Wings were
appointed TO hard duties and small salaries. and nm
the 9Th of July instant the clerks in the General
Land Office were so proportioned that the removal
oil nineteen iocoiocos and the appointment of nine
teen wings left the number nearly equal
Now, during the canvass Of 1913, there were
from sixty to seventy Locofoco clerks in that office
and however 1t may have been at their desks in the
election. at least, they were not idle. Those of
them that did not go abroad and engage actively in
the campaign, furnished the sinew ofwar The g.
lection In Pennsylvania was supposed to be the one
which would decide the contest. IL was important
to carry that, and, in order to do it, voluntary con-
trIbulions were raised by the Locofoco clerks and
forced contributions were levied on the few WHO'S
IN the Office 10 furnish The means by which men
could be transported from tie District Of CoI,mbia
to uotc an Pennsylvania To this fund the nineteen
clerks removed On Saturday contributed every man
OF them, without exception. We have the names
with the sums paid by each. but do not think il
worth while to give them. Suffice it that we know
on the most undoubied evidence, that every man A.
lnong them contributed money 10 perpetrate this de-
berate, monstrOus fraud on the elective franchise.
and these are the men for whom the Union claims
Impunity because they did not interfere in the cleo
ton.-RepttJlic.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

ANOTHER FIRE AT ST. LOUISA fire broke ont
on board the steamer Algona, at ST. Louis, ON the
29lt ut, and spread TO the steamers San Francis
CO, Mary, Phoenix and Dubuque, all Of which were
destroyed Seven persons persisted in the flames
on board the Algona-four of whom were deck,
hands. The Captain, though awake when the fite
broke out, narrowly escaped with his life The pc
culinary l"ss is not less than 100000.
During the prevalence of the fire riot occurred
between the Irish and the fremen The former
used firearms and some said to have been kill
ed. In the end the firemen drove them into their.
hiding places and destroyed the contents Of five hou
ses where they had taken refuge sg:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

CHE MOTLEY CREW WHICH ELECTED CEN.
TAyLoR."-Tbe elite Of the land, the genuine arts.
tocracy, must be looked for hereafter, we should in
fer, among the locoocos. The Wings surrender the
point and knock under. Now that plain man who
loves his country has been made President, and he
has brought around him certain selfnade men, who
know something about salt works. iron foundries,
and blacksmith shops, why the elite seem to coDsid-
abuse the proper demonstration to be made by
them of the high ground they take over "tbe mot,
ley crew." in the shape of wings. Nil this, how
ever, looks very much like bastard aristocracy-
certainly The good manners Of good breeding are
wanting.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

The Captain Of British merchant ship reports
that recently he was becamed near the spot where
the Deadaus ship Of war was when the supposed
sea serpent was seen from her deck, about year
ago. lie also witnessed the startling phenomenon,
and found il 10 be mass Of floating seaweeds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

GARTBALDI, the Roman General, whose heroic
defence Of Rome has attracted the adniratioo ri
the friends Of liberty throughout the world was for
several years resident Of the United States. and
kept public house in Cincinnati, Ohio. where he
made handsome fortune. II is thought iha, if he
escapes his enemies he will again make the United
States bis refuge.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

Gj- Capt. X. III. IJoTLArD has obtained the a.
gency for Irost's History gftte MEXICAN War, and
is now soliciting subscribers. The author is pop
Mar writer and the work will no doubt, be highly
interesting. Capt. II. will also act as agent for
The Spectator.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

The INDIAN TROUBLES IN FLoRIDA-The Sa-
vannah Republican furnishes the annexed report of
further depredations by the Indians in Florida
Further Particulars Of The Indian Troubles in
FIorida.-It will be seen, by reference TO the sub
joined note from our friend ofihe Florida RepubG
can, written just before the boat left for this place,
that the Indians have commenced their depredations
| in Southwestern Florida. The "irader'' referred
to, we understand, is Mr.. Kennedy. 1t seems to be
the general impression in Florida, as we learn from
the Republican of the 9th, that the late outrage
on Indian river was not the result Of personal diff
| iiculty between two Indians and whites, but
OF a general determination the part of the former
to create disturbance. The corn crops are pretty
well matured in the vicinity OF their settlement, and
it is supposed that object among others. of the
recent outbreak. was TO lay in and provisions
Several white families have left their homes near
Indian river
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

Commemorative are requested 10 state that
BRrscoE G. BALDWIN,, jr., has been appointed Pro-
fessor Of Mathematics and Tactics, in the Kappa
hammock Military Institute and not Principal of the
TaPPahannock Academy, as announced in our last.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

05- The Canadians have lately been signalizing
their devotion TO liberty by riots and blood shedding,
in way not at all calculated to increase our desiTs
for annexation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08
FLORIDA REPUBLICAN OFFICE,
Jacksonville, .JuIy Fl. lS49.

An express has arrived here bringing Intelligence
that the Indians have burnt the trading establishment
at Charlotte Harbor killed the clerk OF the trader
and another man, and wound d several women and
children. The news Is indefinite, but doubtless true.
You may receive it in a detailed form through
some other medium. Yours, d.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

REMAINS OF WoRTH AND DUNcAr.-The New
York Common Council have Appropriated the sum
Of 81 900 To defray the expenses Of bringing hon o
the bodies Of Gen. Worth and Col Duncan, to, be
suitably inferred in New York, their native- Stats
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

BY the Cambria which arrived at Halifax on
Thursday las, we have the following European
news:
ENaLANp-The Parliament is to be protogued
on the OH August
The motion which Lori Brougham previously
announced his intention of making, in reference to
the French expedition to Rome, was laid upon the
Peers table on Friday. Tho resolutions embodied
wide range Of subjects and Implied direct censure
on the foreign policy of the government. OF this
fact il is understood that the Envoys and Agents in
Northern Italy and Sicily will be duly notified.
During the last week there were $50 deaths Of
Cholera reported in London, double the number of
the preceding week. Along the whole southern
coast it is raging in very malignant firm and The
is rapidly increasing.
lRELAND.-Ihis country continues generally en-
empt from the scourge of cholera.
On the 9TH of July very serious collision took
place between party of armed Orangemen and a
party of Catholics near Castle William. The Or
ange party having celebrated the day at Iallymore,
willis, rising defle called Dally's Brae, on their
way home, found themselves waylad and all the
passes and surrounding hills occupied by nnumera
BILE Roman Catholics, armed with pixies and fire.
arms. Plainly contemplating general massacre,
the Pedestrians. aided by small police force and
the military stood upon the defensive. They sue
ceeded. after short struggle, in forcing their way
through the pass. In the contest forty fifty per
sons said To have been killed and wounded ON
both sides-nuch the greater number being Roman
Catholics. Thiriy-eght Orangemen were taken
prisoners.
On Friday afterwards two medical gentlemen
drove through the country round about the scene of
the contest for the purpose of administering relief to
| those who were wounded, but refused admit
lance into every house where they called.
The Cork Examiner, abiding to the potato CROP
says that the disease has appeared in few fields but
it is equally certain that the general crop is entirely
| safe.
Offers of several private residences have been
made for the accommodation of her majesty during
her sojourn at Cork, but have been graciously de-
clined.
FRANcE.-The committee oflhe Legislative As
semby to which the question ofprorogaon was re-
ferred, has come 10 the unanimous decision of re
commencing that the Assembly should be proroguet
from the 18th of August To the 18th of October.
1t is understood that the agents of the Socialists
undismayed by their previous reverses, are still
very active in making Proselytes among the peas
antry.
The Rationale announced that the Prince of Ca
nano, son of I.ucan Bonapare and FIX President
of the Roman Constituent Assembly had been ar
rested at Orleans by order of the Government
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

DEFALcATIoN.-We understand that Patrick
Collins, Surveyor Of the part of Cincinnati remov-
ed by President Taylor, proves to be defauier to
large amount. Ills dealcation has been expos
ed by the exercise Of the removing and appointing
power. 1t has been seasnIably exposed. Ii he had
been suffered to remain in office few months longer
his case would have been that of one of President
laylor's officers The adoption and continuance
IN ONCE OF an apPoniee Of the late administration is
equivolent to an original appuin,ment-as far as
Executive responsibility is concerned.
Loud and long have been the jeremiads of the
Opposition press over the removal of Patrick Col
ilns Fierce have been the anahemas uttered a
gainst the "butchers" of this deserving man.
Through thousand paragraphs has flushed the
CLEAN OF the descending axe, by which he was (me.
taphorically) decapitated. A thousand jibes and
Jeers-witticIsmS nnumeable-euquent invectiye
what wretched waste has there been of all these
In the case of this meritOrious martyr!
Now, by l.ocofocO logic, it would have been bet
Ter that President Taylor should MT have exercised
me removing power, Than that, by the exercise of
~ tnis defalcatlon should have been exposed The
ola 'ine pecuators used TO think it wise To retain
man IN office who had his hands full, because he
neht That was wont 10 sagger the reasoning powers
OF MIR. Secretary Woodbury.. He thought it wasoood
logic-''rather than otherwise"
What an answer is every such case as this IN
whole broadsides of rant and defamation about re-
movals from office! Without the chaige of .smen,,
sucn measures" as have been taken 'by these Of
nceholders can never be unravelled Not peccadil-
Ices, merely, but great populations, lie concealed i'm
the dust and cObwebs of official chambers until the
new broom comes that sweeps them clean-JN st-
ington Republic.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

Judge CIopton, has quashed the injunction Of
The Fredericksburg Company, which had for lis OBJ
eot the prevention OF the extentjon Of the Louisa
Road 10 Richmond An appeal lits been taken.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

n. York correspondent Of the Philadelphia A
merican says
A Convention is 10 be held in your city ON the 9Th
prOx., OF which have notice in your paper.
IT is convention Of Southern friends of the Tariff
and Of Pennsyvanians, to see if me middle ground
can be found upon which all can meet for revision
Of the Tariff. 1t will be an important Convention
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

Ns- owing to the press upon our columns this
week, some annual advertisements have been left
out. We ask the indulgence of our friends.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-08

Sotrh CAROLINA IN THE FIELD AeAIN.--Thinps
wero getting rather dull in South Carolina until
recently, when new cause Of excitement was dis
covered which promises be subject for chivarous
and patriotic agitation, and WILL at least serve to
keep up the courage of the NulIifiers. Sumo time
ago, man named Barrett was arrested at Spartan.
burg, suspected of being agent of the Abol,;,n-
LIST. This was an occurrence not very unusual. and
not particularly important, but the case has p;vcu
rise to question Involving the duties and rights Of
Postnasiers, which may occasion some troubls. II
seems that letter TO The office at Spartanburx
directed to ''John Edward Williams'', and susp;.
cions were excited that was intended for Barrett,
He, however, refused to receive it, and tho Post.
master was summoned to appear befre the mapis
trate with the letter. aud required to give bond and
security that it should be forthcoming at Court.
"ltsobvious." says the Rich'd Times, ..lhat hi.
proceeding raises serious issue between the Stat.
authorities and the Pos, Office Department. 1bc.
Charleston Mercury makes insinuaiuns against Mr.
Cullamer. assuming that he will decide against the
position of defiance taken in South Carolina. He
may do SD, and be very far from proving himself an
Abotionist for certainly II is an extreme and un
tenabe doctrine that local courts have the right To
overhaul the mails, and take from them what let
tiers they please. Should they deain and open a
letter which had nothing To do with slavery they
would commit an injury upon the rghfnl recipient
fur which IL would be impossible TO atone Soth !
surveillance would tecome ntolerable it, any cou,-
munity.'' -. =