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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11
The Mayor of Savannah, under date or2e,h inst

The Mayor Of Savannah, under date Of Goth inst.
Issued the following proclamation
The pestllence which has more than once scourn-
ed the people of other countries, and which in for
mer years afflicted severely the inhabitants of our
own land, is again abroad. Many of our sister cit
les are already suffering beneath its chastisement,
and mourning for its victims. The whole Repub-
lie is lamenting over distinguished citizens who have
fallen beneath its blows.
The mercy of the Almighty has heretofore spared
our beloved city-although, in its last visitation,
the dreadful disease was everywhere around and "a
bout us, yet it came not within OUR limits. The
protecting arm of God was stretched out over our
dwelings,and the destroying angel passed them by.
1t well become our people to prostrale themselves in
deep gratitude for such signal mark Of sparing
mercy.
The danger is again near tous. In the wise dis
dlspensations Of His providence, the Almighty may
yet again permit Us 10 escape. But il is our duty
TO humble ourselves before Him, as his people Of
old were taught to do, and in prayer and suppca.
ton to await His will. TO the humble cry OF a
people IN earnest prayer, His ears are ever OPEN
Moved by these considerations, the Common
Council of the city of Savannah, have appointed
Thursday neat, the 2Sth inst. as day of humilia-
ton, fasting, and prayer and have directed me to
issue my proclamation accordingly.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

Minnesota TERRITORIAL Correspondent of
the Missouri Republican says:-"Thisi is very de-
slrabe and healthy territory, situated between the
$50 degree north latitude and the British posses
slonS Of the north and is settled mostly by Yankees
OF stirring industry. Every body is hale, hearty,
and livey-no sickness, TO disease, and no oilers
all seem busy and happy, They have every thing
good to eat and well cooked; and as far as the 10th
degree north, find every twenty miles comforta-
bic cabin, ulltswihn the last six months ,tenanted
with smiling countenances who seem cOntented.
find some old settlers who have intermarrled with
the Indians, and have families growing around them
and know how to cook and dress like Americans
ate of their cooking, and found il good ard healthy
There are many Indians all along the streams, and
we see them every day in crowds as we ride along
they are friendly and well disposed. There are
some of the most beautiful lakes and rivers here
ever saw, with green bottoms, which afford some of
the finest fish trout in abundance.
There is great demand for all kinds of mechan-
les, who obtain the highest wages There is
great demand for cows, cattle, horses, and mules.
which command round price. No one can fail to
do well here that has any dO' or energy ofcharac-
ter in him; but you cannot drink liquor here il does
not agree with the country oryou-you do not need
want it,.
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NATIONAL HUMILIATION

Below is the official announcement of the Prest
dent, recommending that Friday, the Sd day of Al
gust, be observed day of fasting humiliation and
prayer In consequence of the fearful ravages of the
cholera IN many parts of our country. We have as
YET heard but one sentiment expressed in relation to
the measure-all seem TO admit its propriefy. The
people, OF the United State are eminently reG
glous people,and they recognize the hand of al
almighty power in the scourge which is now Desc
iating the land. The visitation has not come bv
chance, but its course is directed by Him who gov
erns the universe. 1t is national calamity, and
we are called upon as people to humble ourselves
to repent OF our sins and implore the Almighty TO
remove his chastisement from us.
Our own happy Valley, and the interior of the
State generaly,has hitherto been passed over by the
destroying angel. For this exemption it becomes
us to return devout thanks. We may boas. of our
pure atmosphere and healthy climate, bu. the po,,s
heart will refer all to the Great First Cause. who
sends forth his minister's disease and death to strike
where, and when, and whom he pleases Let Ms
with our gratitude mingle feelings of sympathy for
our suffering fellow citizens in other portions Of the
country.
The idea of national fast is not original with
the present administration. During our Reyolntiob-
airy struggle, solemn appeals were often made to the
God of armies and, on eight different occasions.
days ofiasting and prayer were recommended by the
Continental Congress.
OFFICIAL.
II Recommendation by the President of The Uni;
TED StdteS.-At season when the Providence Of
God has manifested itself in the visitation Of Fear
ful pestilence whichis spreading its ravages through
out the land. it is flung that people whose re-
lance has ever been in His projection should
humble themselves before His throne, and while ac-
knowledglng past tfansgressions, ask continuance
of the Divine Mercy.
IL Is therefore earnestly recommended that the
nrst Friday IN August be observed throughout the
u States as day of fasting, humiliation and pray
er. All business will be suspended in the various
branches of the public service on that day and il is
recommended to persons of all religious dsnompa-
tons to abstain as far as practicable from secular
occupation. and to assemble in their respective pIa
ces OF Public Worship, to acknowledge the infinite
goodness which has watched over our existence as
nation and so long crowned us with m unfold bles
sings, and to impioTe the Almighty in his own good
Time, to stay the destroying hand which is now lift
ed up againt us.
u. TAYLOR.
WASHINGTON, July 3, ISi9.
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TBE PRESIDENTIAL ToUR. The Boston Tran
script of Monday has the following programme Of
the contemplated journey of the President Wheth.
er IL is accurate or not we cannot say:
We understand that the President will leave
Westinghouse his tour to the North about The mid
die OF August. He will proceed from Baltimore TO
York, and from thence visit Lancaster, Harrisburg,
Chambers5ufg, and the Bedford Springs, Holidays
burg, and Pittsburgh. He will then pass through
Ohio TO Ceaveand, where he will embark for Buf
falo and will be at the New York State Agricultu-
raj Fair at Syracuse on the 10;h September. From
Albany he will proceed east TO Boston, AID after
visiting the capitals Of New Hampshire and Maine.
will return south via Providence, New York and
Philadelphia, his purpose being to reach Washing
ton about the close Of September.
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e5- The indicator tries to make it appear, that
we nave become the supportersof BENTON. In the
article; however. from which he quotes, we express
ly stated that the reasons given by Gen. FoorE.
why the Wings could not support him were good
and sufficient, and we repeat that there IS no.
thing in Col. BENToN's past course or present DO
sition that entities him to Wing favor. Yet, be-
tween him and the redoubtable General from Mis-
slsslppi we have our CHOICE and we do not hesitate
to say that it is decidedly in favor Of the FORMER
"What next 2" asks the Vindicator. Now. we do
not pretend to be prophets but some "comnp events
cast their shadows BEFORE" and we can therefore
inform the public that in 1852, if not next week
the indicator will be found supporting THOMAS
HART BENTON for the Presidency. Mark it. Il
Will in all probability be the wish of the Democ,n
cy, three years hence, that BENTON shall be Presi-
dent and If the Vindicator at The bebest of n,r,u
would stain the proud escucfeon of Virginia. he will
surely, at the same 6ehest, support Benton, or any
other man, for the Presidency. But lest we should
be thought to misrepresent, we give his words
referring TO the subject of prescription and the pro
posed retaliation in Virginia, no says, eve hope.
for the honor of Virginia, she will not stain her
proud escutcheon oy doing that which she has eyer
rejected, disowned, disavowed.'' Yet, in the same
article referring to the thing he says, If,sc
can ascertain that is The irish Of The Democracy Of
The State that IL should be done, tce iN adJocase
Verify, "what next2"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

SLAVERY IN CALIFoREn.-A letter from San
Francisco to the Newark Advertiser, closes thus:
ga provisional government would long ago have
been in operation but for the hope that Congress
would take care OF us, but we have waited in vain.
A few more such delays, and they NAV as we'll leo,
isate for the winds. As to slavery there would be
no doubt as to the issue if left to the people Their
voice is almost unanimous against its introduction.
and yet negro woman and child were bought a
month since by merchant Of this town for 1900 I
The buyer was originally from Rhode Island, the
seller from Oregon. The occasion of the purchase
was the diicuiy Of obtaining servants bot this can
not be repeated without calling out public demon
strson."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

HE LEGisLATURE.--Ihe House of Delegates
have finished the 2Dd Bill of the Revised Code
Two Bills of the Civil and the whole Criminal Code
remain to be revised. At the date OF the latest ac.
count, the Senate had not returned the first Bill 10
the House, and it is probable that several weeks
will yet elapse before an adjournment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

CBoLERA.-At Richmond on the 9TH inst. the
Board Of Health reported five new cases of chole-
IA. At Norfolk during the week ending on the 3rd
inst, there were fourteen deaths. At Washington
from 25th June 10 July the 9Th there were thirteen
cases and seven deaths. On the 9th at Philade-
Phia 81 new cases and twelve deaths.-At New
York II cases and % deaths.-At Cincinnati. 81
lnterments Of cholera and 81 Of other diseases.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

HE RgPUBLIc OF THE SIERRA MAURE.--The
New Orleans Patfia contains a document in the
shape OF declaration of Independence by the peo-
pie Of the Northern States of the Sierra Madre Ii
appears IN Matam0fas papes NJ ibe 18th ult, en-
Titled III BiCHG PlbHco, the editor Of which trans
lates it from the English and says that he has good
reasons for believing that i! was printed on the 9th
er side of the river.
This manifesto opens in the very words of our
own Declaration Of Independence, ard then proceeds
10 recite the grievances which the people of the
Northern States of Mexico have suffered from the
Government-These are lst Constant political
charges and renewed oppression I'd. Onerous tax
alton Sd. The tyrIany of the army Ath The in
security of religion: 9TH. The denial 10 the people Of
the right Of possession over their vast territories 9th
The want of public education 9TH. The neglect Of
the older and more respectable members of the Slate
9Th. The extravaganza of the rulers in the midst of
the poverty Of the people ; 9th The state of sorvl-
tude throughout Mexico which is declared worse
than slavery.
For these reasons, the people of the n. States
Of the Sierra Madre oPMexico declare themselves
free and independent and TO corroborae this declar
alton, mutually pledge each other their lives. for
tunes and sacred honor. The manifesto concludes
thus: "Our swords are drawn. Our scabbardsare
thrown away. Death to tyranis" It has no sig
nature.
We suppose (adds the New Orleans Bee) this is
the initiative in the project of establishing the Re
public Of Sierra Madre If so, we shall soon hear
of the "owls" being out. In the interim, the Mex
lean authorities seem alarmed. At Matamoras they
have arrested DR.. Miller and his servant. on suspi-
cion Of being acconPces in this scheme Of ndepen-
dence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PREsIDzNT.-Thonaa
5. Hall, Of Virginia, TO be Marshal ofthe u States
for the Eastern District of Virginia, vice Edmund
Christian, removed.
Benjamin ii. Smith, Of Virginia, TO be Attorney
Of the u. States for the Western District Of yirQs-
ia vice George w. Thompson, removed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

"OLD WHIrsY"-This old war horse arrived
at Wheeling, on the 9th ult, on his way to Wash
ington. The Gazette says:
"The meagre appearance of his tail and name.
shows that they have been sadly despoiIed by his
afiectIonate admirers, and we should'n: wonder il
before 1eiore ne reaches Washington, he would be like
lom OSaner's mare, "Maggie"-
Ere he the White House barn make,
'ihc dell q tail he u have TO shake"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11
WASHINGTON, July 3, 18i9.

O5- The Board of Directors of the Bank Of Vir-
ginla and of the farmers Bank have declared a
dividend of 81 per cent, from the profits of the last
six months, subject to the bonus Of per cent. to
the State, payable 70 stockholders on the 9Th inst
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

CALHoUN VS.. BENTor-The Pendeton Messen-
ger of Friday last, announces tho reception and in
tended publication in IFS next number, of reply
from Mr.. Calhoun TO the late speech of Mr. Benton ,
at Independence, Missouri.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

o. The accounts of the proceedings, on the 4th
Of July, at Mt. Scion and Shemariah unayoiJably
crowded out this week.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-11

Henry A. Wise denies having written letter
declaring that he had Ienounced politics
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FROM rHx "BLur BOOK"

vfrgfnf0ns holding Office On Ath
OF March Hast, Ina the following
branches Of tsac Federal Govern
lMcHht:
WITHIN r'ifE STATE.
Custom house Officers IN Pirginiu ,otoss salaries
are more than $500.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-01-25

our Constitution. Faciilious distinctions -.
have no residence where they are not sus,ains%
by law; and such are the sudden transition, =,
wealth among the citizens. tina, The nch man
of yesterday is the poor nan Of to-day and
the poor of to-day, the rich of Tomorrow
Where property is not secured by legal enac,.
ment TO particular classes, and wealth i, m
guarded by immemorial privileges. and ensh,.
ened self interes. will teach The rich to hold i
reverence the rights Of the poor, for their con-
dnions may be changed in themselves or ,he,
offspring.
The rich and the poor are equally depeu.
dent on each other for the comforts and luru.
ries of ciyilized life. Separate them aud n.
interests of both perish. The capital of n.
rich is vaueless without the assistance Of The
capital Of labor.
The most dangerous, because the mos, in,
sdious enemies of the Republic. are those wbe
prowl among the honest, unsuspecling citizen,
whispering insinuaiions against men who.
every interest is connected with the welfare or
the country. Such men should be rebuked a,
dangerous 10 the well being o: society; a,
sacrificing al the shrine of party truth, hODo,
and patriotism and as tearing Iasunder the con.
fidsnce which holds Us together as one people
In the discharge Of my official duties, shaD
ever bear in mind The oath of fidelity to the Con,
srlu,ion and shall endesvor, with my umoo
ability 10 perform the sacred tru., COMMITTED 10
nv charge. That shall err in Judgment wbs,
most anxious to do righ, nus, be aneipared
for human intelligence is incapable of reachnr
unerring truth and the hope that generou,
forgiveness on your part will accompany hoa.
est intentions will sustain me: and if al The enj
of my term Of service il shall be my fortune IN
leave he people Of my native State happs,
and more prosperous than found Ihrm. bah
ask no prouder inscription over my grave.
| With firm reliance that the God of Naion,
will preserve our happy country IS the hon.
of his people. and will lend his .uppou 10 an
anxious endeasor TO promote their interests, and
perpstua,e their civil and religious insluon,
enter on the discharge Of the duties of IA.
Executive Department of the State.
VIM. F. JOHNSTON.
Harrisburg, Jan. l6. lS49.
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The Cholera.

The cholera has been fearfully fatal a, New
Orleans. At our last accounts the victims hal
exceeded thousand 10 number since The con-
mencement Of the disease. They were, how
ever, for the mos. part, either strangers or a.
mong the most reckless classes of society,"
Many cases had also occurred on The steamboat,
of the Mississippi, and il is quite apparenttha
this epidemic is following the wa,er-course ant
the lines of travel. IL is quite probable, there.
fore, that it will visit Penn-yl' ANA by way Of
the Mississippi and the Ohio rivers The IaA
number of the American Journal Of the Medical
Sciences contains an instrument paper on III.
cholera. Ii is stated that one OF the most re.
markable facts connected with she epidemic l..
that in its present progress throughout Europe,
it should follow SO nearly The course which n
took in 1881.
The researches Of Dr.. Lasegue have show
that this analogy no, only exists IN respect D.
the time a, which The places are vi,i'ed by h
cholera, but in respect 10 the duration Of lh,
disease at each place. The cholera apppap
a, Tfis on the 5,h May, $780, at A,rrachan
on the 2ls, June and ascending the Voga, d
reached The Russian province of Kasan on lhs
l7lh Of September in the same year In lSll
the cholera made its appearance at Tiff, Ol
the lst June, at AsIrachan on The 3lsl Juy
and reached Kasan on the 4rh Ociober ID
1880, as in lS47, ii took FIVE months TO traven
the same district.
In 1880, taken the course of the Dnepei
i, reached Stavropol on the 9th September
Novo Tscherkosk on The 10th; Taganros O
the 9Th October, and Kiev on the Slh Januay
1881. In lS47, the cholera broke out a, Sa'I
ropol on the 10th July ; at Novo Tscherkoi
on the 30lh; a. Taganrog on the 18Th August
and a. Kiev on the 5lh October. Although, .
general rule, those districts. towns, and ctiss
which were visited in $780, have been altack'
by the disease on the present occasion D'E
l.asegue has pointed out one very remarkab
exception. In 1901. the disease sprsa
through the provinces on The western frOnlsr
Of Russia; but in ls47, from some singular an
unexplained cause, these provinces have s'
capped.
The ravages Of the disease were suspsnd'i
in the winter Of 1880, as we'll as of that of lS4'
In both instances Moscow formed the exreG'
western limit Of the pestlence and 10 Ihf
spring of 1881, as we'll as in iha, of 1913, lhd
disease resumed its course.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-01-25
Forestailing Gen. TAYLOR.

While the Loco Focos express degree of con-
fdence that General Taylor will allow their office
holders to grow still fatter from the drippngs of
the Treasury, they are taking measures, like the
prudent and unscrapulous men they are, to get all
they can before the fourth of March. The Wash
ington correspondent of the Journal of Commerce
writes as follows under date of Dec 80.
Some vacancies are anticipated in public Off
ces here, as being likely to occur soon, in conse-
ouence of designations. So Mr.. Polk will save
Gen. Taylor the trouble of filing them. He will
find himself forestalled on every side.
There is nothing in the story that the Senate
have agreed not TO forestall Gen. Taylor by fill.
ing Offices. There are reasons why they should
leave vacancies to the incoming administration,
and, as | have heretofore shown, it was the prac-
tice of the Democratic Senate when the practice
worked to their advantage The rule does not
work both ways in this case. Every rule known
to the Democratic party works but in one way,
and to the object of keeping the spoils in posses
sion of that party.
The concluding remark of the above extract is
true as holy writ. When the administration OF
John Quincy Adams drew near its close, the lead
ing Jackson politicians were profoundly impressed
with the improperly of forestalhng the incoming
dynasty. Mr.. Adams, with delicacy which
found no imitators among his opponents, refrained
as far as possible from making appointments which
could be left for General Jackson. But now wher
a Loco Foco Administration are going out and a
Wing President coming in, the rule works for the
benefit of Loco Focoism alone. Lewis Cass Jr.
is urged as Charge at Rome. Col Sewer is nom
mated for an important post, against the Consti
tuiion-but no matter. What signifies the Consti
tuition when hungry Loco Foco clamors for Of
fee!
Wel-Polk and his friends must have their day
# is nearly ended, however. Gen. Taylor is al
ready on his way to Washington. However muc
he may be forestalled," he will do what is rieh
and proper after the 4th of March. IKE time o
Loco Foco misrule is short Gen. Taylor is dis
posed, we doubt not, to deal not only fairly bu
Literally by his political opponents. But he wi
expect them TO deal fairly by him and his friend,
He is an honest, straightforward man, and wi
little relish forestalling." We never yet hear
Of any successful attempt to impose upon him.
Rochester Amer
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CroDs in TcxaS.

The crops OF Texas are in rare state Of abun-
out the counties between the Trinity and the Bra
EOS, they are the most prolific that have ever been
known. The prospect of cotton is immense
many planters have not hands to gather all the
cotton they have raised. The corn crop has also
ands of bushels for expectation if the markets a.
broad were not averstocked. The crop of sugar
will probably be a third larger than that of last
year; and there has doubtless been more thar
twice the quantity of cane raised this year ;, but
large pertain will be reserved for the new planta
,ions that are opening in every direction.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-01-25

FIGHT FOR HusBAND-In certain ruwnfn
Ayrshire, veteran bachelor tar, about 10 or so
years of age, who had long bravcd the battle and
the breeze" lately took it into his head to marry.
He had been paying his addresses to two wild
ows, each about forty years Of age, and as they
displayed bitter enmity to one another, each being
jealous of the attention paid by our hero to her ri
val. he determined to give himself prize to her
who, in regular stand-up-fght, should come of
victor. This being made know to the ladies they
at once agreed to the trial, both confident of win
ming the day. The fight took place, and the old
tar looked on during the whole scene, while the
combatants were showing their affection by pulling
each others hair and destroying caps, Clothes &c.
The battle being over, he at once fulfilled the
promise, and, after the proclamation of banns, he
was duly married to the lady who had proved her
self the best fighter. She had been about three
years, while the other has been only six weeks, a
widow.