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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
HIGH SCHOOL.

gUNHE subscribers, appointed by the Presbytery Of
Lexington, committee To arrange and put in
Soperatiuc the Presnyterial HIGH School, now give
notice that the Schuo will open on the first Mon
day IF .4prit neat, at Shemarah uuder the imine-
sdiale instruction Of Rev. WIN. w. TRIMBLE.-
Mr. Tri,nbe enters on the discharge OF his new du-
ties with the full confidence and recommendation
Of the Presbytery, including several officers OF
Washington College, where he was educated. The
order of studies, with list of classics, will be CIV
en- in future circular. For the present. il is sulh
cient to say that the order of studies will embrace
classes from the English through the highest Clas-
steal and Mathematical course, preparatory for any
OF the Colleges or Universities.
Tuition will be charged at the rate Of $24 for the
English, and $50 for the Classical and Mathemat-
ical course, for the Academic year of ten months.
oo- BOARDING may be had in the family Of the
Principal for 81 per month.
JOHN HENDREN,
F. MCFARLAND,
r. w. BAILEY.
February IA, l84o.--tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

ENGLISH BEeGARs.-The systematic moihod
and ingenuity with which begging is carried on in
England, may be judged by the following item in
London paper -
A clergyman not long since called at house in
his parish, Uxbrdge which is let ont ''lodg-
ings for travellers" and in the room was map Of
the county with the principal houses inserted, IN
dernealh which was written, "Ihe red lines denote
the inhabitants thai give, the black do not" His
own was underlined with the former, which he al
tered TO black, and in Consequence found himsefro-
ieved from the greater part Of the begging ropuIa
ton which had previously beseiged bis doors.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

HE WAY TO BECOME POPULAR AMONG THE La
DIEs-Ibe Loudoun Wing relates the following ::
Names and localities have not been given MS bui
we have been assured that the following anecdote
is true; young man visited place Of fashionable
summer resort in the old Dominion, and caused
the friend who introduced him TO whisper that he
was worth three hundred thousand dollars His
soourn was but seven days. in which time he cour-
ted seventeen young ladies. fourteen promised him,
three waived promise, he kissed eleven and 90,
nine rings, which he traded for iuleps. and left
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

OLD BuLL1oN's WT.-Col. Benton, and Mr..
J0o'nbs OF Georgia, were introduced 10 each other
at party in Washington just before the close of the
last session of Congress- when the conversation be-
tween them assumed for moment political cast.
'Ah Colonel" said Mr.. TOombs after eloquently
expaatng on the brilliant prospects Of the country
under Gen. Taylor's administration, eve shall all
get together after while and be- once more united
We have no pdst."-"TheD," replied old Bullion
we cannot be far apart now for arc have no tu-
tire H'-DanUihe Register.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

NEW YoRK AND VIRGiNIA-The States of New
York and Virginia both of great territorial ex-
tent, and not materially unequal in that respect
New York is also regarded, habilually, one Of
the grandest products of free nsliiu,lons-and the
present condition of Virginia is continually refer
red TO as striking and melancholy result Of slave
ry. Her poverty, her ignorance, her idiencss, her
decay and her misery, the threadbare topics
of modern political philosophy here and abroad
Let us now consider the facts. Her free popula-
ton In lS4U, according 10 the census 790,SlO,
and her property is now abou, GOO 100000. The
population of New York in lS40 was 2,42S, 92l,
and III lS47 her property was assessed 634 $685.
9O3. The average property of free person in Vr-
GINA is 1853 in New York i, is only 26O, or lit
tie more than one third.
Virginia instead OF being poor and in need of the
pity OF the much poorer population Of the North, is
perhaps the richest commnnty in the world. The
average wealth of the people of Great Britain may
he about the same but 1t is not SO productive,
and think it demons!rable that people on earth
live in condition Of greater comfort and enjoyment
than those u: Virginia Nor is there any reason to
fear decline in her wealth. According TO the CEN
sus returns Of 40 Virginia with free population OF
less than 0ne-third Of lha, Of New York and cap
lial something less, produced from the various
branches Of her industry, than half the pro-
duct of New York, and as the total population Of
Virginia, slave and free is only about half of that of
New York, It is clear that after deductng the an
nuai consumption Of both, Virginia will havea arg
er proportional surplus remaining 10 augment the
stock OF her permanent property.-EN,cOod Fisher.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
There's Policy IN Insurance

VnAVING been appointed Correspondent of the
II New York "MU'rUAL BENEFIT LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY" hereby give mo-
tice, that am prepared to receive and forward TO
the Company applications for Insurance, from any
person who may feel disposed to auml himself of
che opportunity to provide for his family or other
relations by nsuring his life at very low rates The
principles upon which this company was formed
have commended themselves to thousands whose
relations have reaped the benefits of their precau
zion, which is fully proven by the following state
ments. e =
seThomas Saley, OF Baltimore, having come to
his death from the effects of prevailing epidemic,
left tn his otherwise destitute family -Four Thou
sand Dollars Insurance, money received from the
Mutual Life Insurance. Company, which popuia'
corporation had insured his life for that amount"
.sSamuei Butler, of Virginia, respectable me-
,ehanic, was recently suddenly thrown from his
horse and killed instantly, leaving wife and SIX
children to lament his loss. We take pleasure IN
stating the unfortunate man, had his life insured Tor
Three Thousand Dollars, which goes to his wife
2.nd children-Ne understand that the insurance
was by the Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York"
The undersigned can give many more instances
of the same character, but regards it unnecessary.
Anv person desiring insurance cat call at my Room
No 81, Virginia Hotel, or at the Store of Messrs.
IT. N Green s. Co.. and al either place receive any
Information that may be necessary, concerning the
principle of Insurance.
J. McNEALE LATHAM,
Stanton, March lS49.-6m. Correspondent.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

METHOD or oBTA1EfNs VERY LARGE AsPARA-
eUs.-Piace cracked glass bottles over the shoots
as they come up; secure the botles with sticks in
their places. The asparagus will rise to the top of
the bottle and fill il entirely. When this is done
cut oil the asparagus break the bottle, and you have
the largest and most delicious asparagus Two
shoots will make plate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
-oto~
COACH MANUFACTOR

~SS3~A& AVA "a ~ ~ 4 EAS 4 O&e&s
-I6I@E
THE subscribers have located themselves oppo-
L site the Bank, in Staunton, and intend manu-
featuring all kinds of work in their lne-such as
ChariOteeS, ROckaways, PhaetOns and Buggies
in the most fashionable style, OF the best materials
and on terms to suit the purchaser. Especial at
tention given to all kinds ofrepairing. They deem
1t unnecessary to say more, as they have commenc-
ed business with determination to make GOOD
WORK, and the public shall have no cause of dis
satisfaction their pari-with this assurance they
respectfully solicit portion of the public patron
age. HARDY s. MARSTEELER
N. B.-Cash paid for dry Spokes, Hubs. Ash
and Poplar PIanks. Sept. 10, lS48.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

I TAKE this opportunity Of rendering my sin
cere thanks to my friends and the public gener-
ally for their liberal patronage, and earnestly soil
Cit continuance for the firm.
A. d. WREN.
StauHton, Feb 81, 1S49
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

A BATTLE FIELD.-Mr. Alison gives the follow
ing description of the appearance of the ground on
which the famous battle of Eyau was fought, on the
morning after the battle:
"Never was spectacle so dreadful as the field of
battle presented on the following morning. About
fifty thousand men lay in the space OF two leagues
welterng in blood. The wounds were, for the most
part, of the severest kind, from the extraordinary
quantity of cannon balls which had been discharged
during the action, and the close poximity of the
contending masses to the deadly barriers which
spread grape at halfmusket shot through their ranks
Though stretched on the cold snow, and exposed
to the severity of the arctic winter they were burn
ing with thirst, and piteous cries were heard on all
sides for water assistance to eXtrcate the wound
ed men from beneath the heaps of slain or loads Of
horses by which they We're crushed Six thousand
Of these nOble animals incumbered the field or, mad
dened with pain, were shrieking aloud amidst the
groans Of the wounded Subdued by the loss of blood
tanned by cold, exhausted by hunger the foeinen
lay side by side amidst the general wreck. The
Cossack was To be seen beside the Italian the cav
vine dresser from the smiling banks of the Garonne.
lay athwart the stern peasant from the plains of the
Ukraine The extremity of suffering extlnpuished
alike the fiorcest and the most generous passions-
After his usual custom Napoleon in the af' ernoon.
rode through the dreadful field accompanied by his
generals and staff, while the still burning piles of
seTpailen and sausSgraten sent volumes of blacl,
smoke over the scene Of death !; but the men exhib
tied none of their wonied enthusiasm no cries OF
ptUe PEmperew heard the bloody surface
echoed only with the cries of suffering or the oroans
of wo"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
MARRIAGE OF An AMERICAS MtSrsrEn-Iutel-

MARRIAGE OF An AMERICAS MiNeTEH.--Intel-
ligence FROM Chill, says:
"The marriage Of the American Minister, the
Hon Seth Barton, with CHILEAN Senorta, cOnn-
ued TO be the subject Of conversation In all private
circles. All the foreign Ministers and members Of
the Diplomatic Corps, the Commodore and con-
mander Of several American vessels of war, and
many other distinguished persons were present.
The members Of The Chiliau Cabinet were invited,
but did not see fit TO attend.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

He who is always dsputiDg about religion. gen
orally has very little to dispute about.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

In childhood be modest
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

1ndedcortig TO- force The CRATE. Unbar this door!
am not mad am not mad!
One falls, exhausted, against the CRATE, by the
bars or which she supports herself She is reused
from her supor by loud shrieks, rafting Of chains,
etc.
Hark Hark! what mean those yes--those cries?
The noise grows louder,
His chain some furious mailman breaks!
The madman is seen to rush along the gallery
with blazing firebrand in his hand,
He comes! see his gIaring eyes
The madman appears AT the crate, which he en-
beavers to force, while she shrinks in an agony Of
terror.
| Now! now my dungeons bars he shakes,
Help! Help!
Scared by her cries the madman quits the CRATE.
He again appears in the gallery above, is seized by
his keepers with torches and after some resistance
is dragged away
He's gone oh fearful woe
Such screams to hear, such sights to see.
My brain! my brain IL kuow-I know
am not mad, but soon shall be,
Yes-soOn! for 10 yon-whe ispeak
Mark yonder demons eyebas gIare
He sees me-now with fearful shrek
He whirs scorpion high in air.
Horror the reptile strikes his tooth
Deep in my heart So crushed and sad:
Ay laugh We fiends IL feel the truth!
Ills done! Ills done Nth loud Shrek
Pm mad-l'm mad
She dashes her Selfin frenzy upon the ground
Her two brothers the gallery, dragging the
Gaoer; then servant appears with a torch con
duciing the father, who is supported by his young
es daughter They are followed by servants with
torches, pari of whom remain in the gallery. The
brothers appear at the CRATE, which they orce the
Gaoer open; they enter and seeing the captive,
is struck with while the other expresses
violent anger against the Gaoer, who endeavurs to
excuse himself the father and sister enter and APP
proach the captive, offering TO raise her, when she
starts up suddenly and eyes them with look of
terror they endeavor 10 make themselves known
To her, but in vain she shuns them with fear and
aversion. and taking some straw, begins 10 Irvine it
into crown, when her eyes falling on the Ganler,
she shrieks in terror and hides her face; the Gao
Ter is ordered 10 retire and obeys the father again
endeavors To awaken her attention, but in vain
He covers his face with his handkerchief which
the captive draws away with look of surprise
Their hopes are excited and they watch her with
eagerness. She wi pes the old mans eyes with her
hair, which she afterwards touches and, find
ing it wet with tears, bursts into derious laugh,
resumes her crown of straw, and after working at
1t eagerly for moment, suddenly drops IT and re-
mains mOtiOness with vacant stare. The father
and brothers express their despar--the music ceas-
es. An old servant enters, leading her child, who
advances carelesSly; hut seeing his mother,
breaks from the servant, To her and clasps her
hand. She looks at him with vacant stare, then
with an expression of excessive Joy eXclaims: 'my
chiid,". and clasps him 10 her bosom. The rela-
lives raise their hands heaven in thankfuness for
her restored reason, and the curtain falls slowly to
solemn music"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-03

$500 to 81 200. There is certainly no
reason why these men should receive such
high salaries, while our Governor receives
but sl50o-our Supreme judges the same
sum. and the President judges OF our
Circuit Court but $500.
Many Of the members are sick from
colds. and have been absent from either
house for several days. Both Houses
have adjourned over Christmas. ii.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-03
DEPTH OF MANURE.

Considerable discussion is going on in
the papers relative to the proper depth to
bury manure. Some assert that its best
parts descend, and, therefore it should be
but slightly coyered-while others main
tain that nearly the whole strength be-
comes gaseous, rises, and it must there
fore be buried deep. Allthis difference OF
opinion results from the attempt to make
rule that will apply to all circumstances.
One farmer will apply manure to the sur
face of newly ploughed field late in the
spring, and harrow it in. Hot and dry
weather follows. and being only partially
covered, much Of it escapes in vapor and
is wasted-the few light rains which oc-
cur are insufficient to wash much Of the
soluble portions into the soil, it never
reaches the roots of the crop. and conse-
quently produces little or no effect. Again,
he plows it deeper into the soil, and the
reverse in every respect takes place
Hence he becomes thoroughly satisfied
that manure should always, under all cir
cumstances, be buried deep.
Another farmer applies his manure late
in autumn, to the surface. Cold weather
prevents fermentation. and the enTiching
portion which otherwise would escape in
vapor, is washed by the abundant rains,
in form of liquid manure into the soil, and
by the usual time Of blowing IN the spring.
the surface Of the soil for few inches, Is
saturated with the most fertilizing parts,
the plow turning under the rest. All that
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-03

Instead Of greasing griddles in baking
buckweat or other cakes. wash it with
soap suds. and scour it with dry sand;
and each time YOU put cakes on. rub il
with a coarse cloth in which is spoonful
OF fine salt. II you use this once you
will never use bacon skin Of grease to
smoke the room with. Remember this,
housewives.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-03

is saved; and the farmer is convinced that
surface application is invariably the best
They ''both are right and both are wrong
They should act according to circum-
stances. Every farmer is aware by smell
that but little manure escapes from his
ward in winter, but much in summer
Hence in winter. in late autumn, and in
early spring. il may safely lie at or near
the surface. and its soluble parts will
descend deep enough into The earth. But
in dry soil, and during the warm season.
i; can scarcely he plowed too deep, for
benefiting the roots Of plants.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-03

GA Lilliputian Watch il described By
the N. o. Picayune ~ having recently
made its appearance in that city. Il was
made 1t Geneva. i about half = large -
a half dime; only somewhat thicker, and
keeps admirable time. Il j. valued at
$500.
~Horace Mann has retired from the-
SecfetaFyship ofihs Massachusetts Board
Of Edpcatioc-a post which for l9 ysass
he has filed With distinguished ef6cisocy
and ability.
A MoDEL MEssAeE.-The MesDaee Of
the Governor Of Louisians makes jsse Is
lines of NonPareil type in the n. Orieeqs
Picayune:
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-03

eWe take from tho Eepor, Of the
Auditor Of State, tho following extract roll
a,iye to the Madison and indianapolis Rail
Road. The State has largo interest in
this Road, owning as she does nearly ono
third Of the road, not one third Of tho n
mount hich the work cost, but Of its
length. The State had completed soma %
miles Of the road when it was givon up to
tho company and when too she permitted
tho company TO use the finished portion Of
the road for eight vears, at merely nom
inai rent. In nbou: two years this loaso
will expire. when tho State will again re.
sumo her rights in the work.
The whole amodnt expended on this
work prior to Nov. l, le45, was 81 ,62i,G03 06
Since that period no expenditure
has been made by the State,
The total amount received on acc
count Of this work TO October
81, lS47, including the stock
set apart Cor rents and divi-
dends, was G6.O32 So
Excess Of expe mixtures over re-
cepts, $l,JSS, $40 80
Amount received in
stock during the
last fiscal year, $2,l32 "a
Amount to the cred
it of the State in
money for August
dividend, 1927 90
$3.50 O4
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-03

/ The Legislature Of Iowa has elected c.
Dodge and George w. Jones. U. S. Sena-
tors from that State, for six years from
the 4th Of March next. Both Loccs.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-01-31
Obituary.

Died. = Re Iesi5enoe q JOhn Z. Kitk.sn1.
80. IN tbs vicinity. % Sunday sseuing -. Nr.
KKxSErH kIsEIlSn, seed shout 40 yearL Hs
wss reocnily from Scotland. and wass nsyhsN ~
The laie William KhkIanS a his ilsoe. Tie hsd
commenced business II NeN Yori. hlt ir'ng r.
ksn siek came % he south. snd affsr lingering
With pulmonary disease 81 ssEas lire ~ four
months. dled IN he family Oh connexions here.
lie Ms mrHtsr ~ Tie Presbyterian churrh. and
appeared . = genilemsn n srsiatle qualities;
his los viii le deep sf'i,Iicn 10 his EnIiy in
SoJ,lsI.L
Died, 81 Monday evening. aaera sirIpsss II
surne ~sssa, EaraErTH KsnKIasp. sesd .lout
fur ss.r-. dsHghler Of Join L. Kirk.snd. ssq.
DIED. il iLis county. IN L. ga irsi. Nrs. 49,
"a elaHk. widow Of ysmes 1lalk, dscsasss..
Sic bal ou, iigeimOs, - he gensraiion = vl.ie
she tsionsei. she had wi,nessel Tie rhangessf
IS sears. srd died enjoying he hofC 81 ne ss~-
RI. which bad supported her through nosi of i-r
liir. She VAS mrmhrr u lie Presbyterian
church; and lived to see al her children embrace
the Saviour he loved. she WIS lie las repre-
SENSITIVE 10 our midst n il,af generation Of elrs-
ban mp'hsrs Who a>sis,rdyiu laying he fcunda-
tiois q or present socisiy, and has gone. a. we
helicse. 10 enjoy with them tie ret that remains
for the people Of God.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-01-31
fms 9. r.r.-n.n.
GOVERNOR GRAHAM.

\ iar Distinguished statesman wi.o 81
lie lasi suSr ,rsls hss allei lhe f1ern-
,isr hair. Las e.nses liar duiifs 0f lis
siaii0u. siii : ah.ui 70 Eriirr d psiaale
lie. A srn-e If jastire ronsirains u "a
'sss. ilial 50 laT = Ar / Se heard an s.pi-
nlun expressed. me Sentiment = nearly
nnlvussi. that illr dniiss nf G ,refnur
hase never hcrn disrlsrgrd Nilh Eanse
abilny. 6,seiily. and zeal fpT de honor
sud Inseffsis u lie State. ii.sn ~ me
lale lnrIn.i.snl. Tie iii~nis Il MILAN
A. 6ral.ans. 0n bis arrfssnn ID nil.rr.
Nen afsirnl - ihrir aniirirauOns If ana
allie aud satisfactory ain.inislEai,na a
IeslrW lie lnnsi srrE;iniIing. II The man
ner il which ~ las discharged lie dusirs
al h. Lliire. would ,iesnoLsIraie. We are
sallslird. that t;nr. tsTalaam Il ane among
he very few STATESMEN u Ille pTrst II iay.
Eho has MI. III me Inia. disappl inletI
even lie predictions of his varnies poll
ilral iriel.a.s. The Trssnn i ..hsiuns. .lr.
Graham krlengs Ia class IL Statesman.
ion RE ~ Here days. shp have huiii
ilisir n puis,inn upon ,nl;d basis. 1he
gnsnnd aoTs ~ real sisiesmsnship. Il lad
20 srnud nrHsl. Is well as poliieal ITin-
riple.. No man can u true sialrsman.
Who does "a, rsns Inlo office. 4 consrI-
ousn,ss of inilsxihie inlrrgrity. generous
sell.sacniieirg spirit. and an enlarged view
81 duty. that looks beyond mere personal
temporary or public advantage. Ii We
haze read tie character &c t;oy. Graham
Alright. as preserved to the we in hi ar
lions, lie possesses All these high qualIii-
cations. IL az eminent degree. Hence.
we hs,e seen IN The ronduri u his "a.
mini.,raIinn. no liulenrss. no lemPoris-
inc. vaysring line &c policy. no irnrkling
20 party diriali"n. no corrupt influence,
no unjust f.suriiism. Party spirit hss ia
vain assaulted his acts. Brought 10 the
scrutiny 81 truth anil reasnn. his political
actions have stood forth as conspicuous
for lie purify Of motive that prompted
them, as for the wisdom that foresAw their
operation. With others. @e have believed
that some Of tie measures oil The Internal
improvement Of The State. which he has
recommended. overlooked the existing
state uf things among u. aud sere uninr-
lunalely loo Ear in ad,anre Of The spiiil
and enterprise Of our citizens, "a he Of
practical utility. But on the whole have
not The measures whirh he has adopted IN
order Ia meet lie consequences of a pre-.
yinus injudicinns expenditure Of public
money, been III. very hest. that under the
circumstances could have been adopted!
Governor Graham will carry with him
inlo private life. The proud consciousness
Of having served The State faithfully, aud Of
having deserved and won The appreciation
OF those who called him TO Gil The Execn-
live Chair Of his native Stale.