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

o. While the Democratic newspapers of this
country have been making themselves merry, for
effect, over the inaugural of Gen. TAYLOR as quite
poor affair and many of the party looking at its
brevity and never thinking gifts depth, apply the
superficial instead Of solid measurement to ascer-
tain the contents-the foreign Journals while differ
ing widely in their dornesuc poil,ics, all unite
upon the side and edge rule.
The Liverpool Times of the 9th uIt., in speak
ing ofthe Inaugural Address, says:
"The brief, temperate, but eloquent inaugural ad-
dress of the new President of the u. States has
been read in England with feelings of considerable
satisfaction. The tone of manly candor and mode
ration which prevails in every line gives ample Sc
curity, not only TO the citizens of the u Saies but
TO those of every country in the world, that the
peaceful relations which now SD happily subslst be-
tween the nations of Europe and the great Republic
OF America will not assume warlike aspect, what
ever cause of quarrel may unhappiIy arise, until
President Taylor has exhausted every resort ofhon
orabe diplomacy before appealing to arms" So long
as this honorable principle is made the basis of the
conduct OF American statesmen, towards England
especially, they need not fear out that we shall be
actuated by the same high minded, generous feel
ing"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

o. The following is an extract from Published
address Of Mr.. ScoTT of Fauquier, to his constiu-
ents in defence of his in The Legislature in
opposition to the Conway Resolutions:
tThe fact is not be disguised, tina, there exists
in many Of the Southern States an organized parry,
neither insignificant in numbers talent who are
bending their efforts effect dissolution of the
Mon, and the formation upon its runs Of southern
coniederacy,-he city Of Charleston is expected 10
be It's commercial emporium"
MIR. Scott says that without Virginia these men
know that their Vaccinations will be of no avail,
and hence their eagerness to scduce her.
only deliberate opinion is, (says Mr. Scot, \
that when the day 1f trial comes the great battle
for the Union will be fought on our own soil, and
If we prove false, lis blessings will he lost
"ln the resolutions against which voted saw
a covert movement towards the cunsnlninatiun of
the conspiracy. believed Them 10 have had their
origin with The agitarors a, Washington. and knew
them to be intended To give countenance and en-
enlargement to the movement there which scarcely
disguised liz wicked purpose. That bold conspira-
cy has exploded and fortunately for the country.
The principal actors with the sober minded of both
parties are fast sinking into disrepute Bat when
the resolutions were pr0pouhded f1i consideration
the strife at ashing,on raging fercely. and
the plot assumed its most threatening aspect 1t was
therefore, that unmindfnl of the small force which
rallied To my aid, stood forth boldly in opposition.
and raised my voice against the vicious act'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

O3- We are indebted TO friend in New Mexico
for a number Of the Santa Fe Republican, of Feb
ruary I'd. The paper is printed partly in Spanish
and contains the Constitution of the United States
and an account of Gen. TAYLoR's election, in that
language. In the following paragraph which we CO.
Py, native of Staunton, son of our fellow coun-
lyman, Mr.. JOHN MERRITT, is alluded to in com
pIlmentary terms:
Cry PoLIcE.--Santa Fe, like many Of our cities
and towns in the United States, has its rowdies,
black guards and thieves, which are so derestable
among an honest and intelligent community We
have now an excellent police guard, with Captain
Charles II. Merritt at It's head and James Hunt as
Lieutenant. From the high and un)erni she'd char
actcr already sustained by the auove gentlemen IN
the army, we are led 10 believe that they will no,
only discharge their duty in the high office of trust
already assigned them, but will teach the unprin
cipied thieves, that so much infest our city. les
son that is not easy 10 be forgotten
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

A MYSTERIOUS SrRANGER-The sympa,hies Of
our citizens were powerfully excited by the wreched
condition Of poor wanderer who was found in our
streets on Sunday morning last. He wasa foreign
er, OF what nation we cannot conjecture, and could
give no account of himself whatever, being evident
ly deranged. When we first saw him, he was al
most in state of nudity in which condition he had
encountered the wintry GOODNESS of the previous
night, and only surprise is that Ire was not fro
zen to death. His language was entirely unintelli-
gible, but We learned from his signs that he came
from the West and was travelling East. He was
arrested and taken to our JAIL and on Monday morn
ing was permitted toproceed, having been comfort
ably clothed. Our feelings were deeply touched by
the appearance and condition of this remarkable per
sonage, and we should be pleased if some one of our
exchanges could unravel the mystery that hangs a
round him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

PRoscRIProN-It is amusing, and sometimes
disgusting, TO hear the Democracy complaining of
prescription by the present Administration. For
more than twenty years they have enjoyed every
Office worth having nnds the Government, and
they now have brough, themselves to believe tina,
they have fee-simpe right to all the offices, and
are disposed TO treat as trespasser any Wing who
may get an office. 1t is high time hat these gen
try who periodically desire life long term in the
service OF their country should be taught the doc
thine of "roiation in office" is not altogether one of
theory; and if we are mistaken, they will learn
the lesson before six months have gone by We
urge no promiscuous or ruthless prescription, nor do
we believe that any such will be practised BY Cen
layor's AdminiSlr But we have right TO
believe that, with Wing Administration, we shall
not witness the spectacle of Democrat in the DIS
session Of every office worth 500 year. We
claim for our party share of that which the De
mocracy have heretofore monopotiAed There are
enough Democrats IN office who have acted unwurth
lIy To make room Tor Reasonable number of cnnpe-
tent and honest Wings, and we have reason TO be-
lIeve that in due time such room will be made
Then bTawIing poIitcidus-(men who even denied
to Gen. Taylor military capaciiy)-may begin to
pack up. for 'hey will certainly lPetersburg
iatelhgencer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

New foRK ELEcrIoN.--The election for Nav
or Common Council. and for Judges of the Su
Rerlor and Marine Courts, took place in the city Of
New York on Tuesday last. The resul, was a
complete Wing triumph. Caleb S. Woodhull the
wing candidate, was elected Mayor by majnrity
OF about 1000 A majority Of the Common Coun.
cl is Wings, as well the candidates for the Judi
cary. Thus has the union Of Locofocoism and Free
Soiism been routed and Myudert Van Shack, the
candidate Of the Hunkets and Batnburhers been de-
feated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
oa- We are glad to learn tina, the society Of Odd

o. We are glad to learn tina, the society Of Odd
Fellows in tins place, few days past, purchased
the handsome 10; on main street, opposite the late
residence Of JoHN McDowELI, decd, and pro.
pose uniting with the Common Council and the
Free Masons for the purpose of erecting upon it
spacious building, with rooms for a Town Hall and
Halls for the two societies.
We have long needed public Hall in Saunton
and trust the present efforts in behalf of the de-
sired object may be successful.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
NJ A r RED.

os the asd a bic ps1, Fairfield Thursday .r.
NAN Esq, OF Scottsve, to Miss Mas Az ~ h1:r'
place. Esq.' OF the former
Near Churchville on the 9Th ;n.,
H. Marin Mr. ALEXANDER. RoupAausn' 70 NJ. zee
this county f 'onn Huh,-aI Of
On the 18th inst by the Rev. f. G. J.n,;.
county. al VI uighian1
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

A LOFTY CANvAss.-The Abingdon Virginian
gives an interesting account ola discussion be lween
Messrs. McMullen and George. Two LocofOco cand
dates tor Congress in that District, which came off
in Abingdon at March Court. Among the reasons
urged ny McMulIe, why he should ne elected, was
this one: 'He said hi competitor W rich. while
he was poor was nursed in the lap of affluence.
while he was plodding the road with team. -
We have no doubt this would have been decisive Of
the contest but for happy nscence by i'm cum
petlior. ole, too, had been wagner, and, worse
than that a gagoner's boy! lie was not nursed
In the Jap Of affluence, bnt was left fa,herles, in
childhood, and at the age of H. went with his moth
er's team 10 Richmond The fortune he inherited
according 10 Col. McMulen. amounted 70 about
Sl5OU, and what he now POSSESSED, he had amass-
ed by the labor Of his own hands He here attempt
ed TO apply the scriptural text Of the Improbable
servant, but forgot it, Had he finished it, its app-
cation would have been most admirable. He intend
ed to illustrate by this, that Mac had not improved
his one talent, and that it should therefore, be taken
from him. and given to him, (George,) who had
improved his ten talents"
There was one issue between them. (says The
Vrginian.) that will not be forgotten by thuse who
heard II and that was the dispute about which Of
the tw0Tad the least lenrniRg-in other words,
which was ting biggest duIyHnLurstl,bmq Pat.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

d.,", - sa% that General Taylor has 'i1revoeablv
the n.," 70 strike from the Army or Navy list
dn. So 81 every officer who shall be engaged in
;s,sG a"u 20 refuse to reinsae those already cash
90 far to render p' .his This vigorous policy will
service and will sec,ually correc, The am H.;
ane ouIiyirg demeanor Of some Of tho yery crsso
recipients of the privilege of wearing g;l, h,,,c
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

One Of the expeditions TO California, under the
direction Of Col Webb, Of New York, was broken
up on its way partly account Of the ravagcs Oft the
cholera among them on the Rio Grande, eight hav-
ing died there. Eighteen Of tho party had returned
to New Orleans Mr.. Audubon, the celebrated orn-
biologist who was Of the party, had been robbed
900 in gold, by the Mexicans, but had recov-
cred $1,000. Col Webb remained behind with
Mr.. Audubon, and the two were endeavoriog 10 re-
,sysr more Of tie plumber.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
HOUSE OF DELEeArEs.

10, we arc authorized to announce IIceH W Surr-
FEY Esq, Candidate for re- election To th Hans.
of Delegates. S 'A''''
S- We are authorized to announce Mai J. Man
House Of Delegates. " 'n'
o. We authorized to announce 20, an,s-,.x.
Delegates. :" wv "'A' iAouse Oh
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

BEAUTIFUL AND DELICATE, FROM THE VfrDI-
cAToR.-We are warned against approaching Gov
M'DowELL, upon the Conway Resolutions (Which
We had no idea OF from the caution in the provorb
Of "going 10 Me goats house for wooln
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

SAif AT KANAwHA. Salt manufactured, in
spected and weighed, in the county Of Kanawaha.
fJr the quarter ending March, lS49:
Upper dlstrict-4l $40 bbls., containing 298 1877
bushels. Lower district-44 $50 bbIs. containing
ol6 ,845-makng an aggregate Of APO bbls, e,
quail to 6l5,672 bushels Teste,
A. w. QUARRiER, crcs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
.ST A u 81 TO Ns-
Thursday, April 26,
CANDIDATES.
CONGRESS.

&c. VIC arc authorized to announce JAMES mellow
ELt' ESQ., as Candidate to represent the District
posed othe Counties of Shenandoah, Rockingham Pen
Congress OF the United States
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

tG- At large meeting Of the citizens of Lynch
burg held recently to hear an address from Judge
WIN. DAsIEL in behalf Of the Virginia and Ten
nessee Rail-foad, the subscription books were open
ed, and upwards Of $4,000 worth of stock taken.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

The CHOLERA prevails so extensivelyin Ireland
that emigrants who intended leaving this summer
Tor America, have postponed their departure until
autumn, from apprehensons that the epidemic will
Tsgo violently at sss during the summer MONTH,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

fSrsResTiNo ExrRAcTs FROM THE RECORDS OF
THr CoRPoRArIoN CoURr OF SrAuNroN.-The
town of Stanton was incorporated by act of the
Legislature passed Dec, 1901.
Fifst meeting Of the Mayor and Common Coun-
Gil held April LIST, 1902.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
S thgbigge't dugpLytst,bmg Pa
xx<
mors of q rafhfM cliarac.rr tesbeciint Ivln

hUInoTs Of paIh1W chaTac'er fesPeciing 70 d.
tngnlshed citizens Of New York having been exieM
slveIy circulated in the public papers, il affords us
pleasure to publish The following correction copied
from the Courier and Enquirer,
we arc glad To be able To stats that the health
ct =. r. Hoffman. Esq, wh,rse unfortunate attack
mas been so widely noticed IS gradually wing.
and mat he VIII undoubtedly SION return to The 81
cieiy OF which he has been 50 justly an ornament
and lavorite.
Owe regret to learn that Fitz Greene HaHeck.
ESD, is suffering under severe brain fever. Its
symptoms. however. are not such as to forbid the
hope Of speedy and permanent restoration"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
NOTICE

iHE Lexington Presbytery will hold it, mar.
sem n, annual meeting. a, Thinking Spring Cbureh
." wednesday, May ID, at l2 o'clock, Ri. ~,
"A. VAN LEAR. Sc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

Allegheny County, Pa, at one time, subscribed
81 100000 10 the Philadelphia and Piusburg Rail
Road.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

IT is supposed that two thirds Of the human fam
lily. or six hundred millions, are vorshippers Of idols
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
COL0RED DAGUERREOTYPEs.

HE subscriber would inform the public -tl9st az
WIZ remain IN Slaunton but short time long,
err. AS number Of persons have engaged theft
DAU OEhhEOTYPES who as YET have not
iouno II convenient to set for them, he respectfully
'eCOhimends thetn TO call soon, he fiatefs him
sen 'hat an opportunity will not soon be afforded
'hen To get their Licensees which will compare
WIN his, either in point faccuracy, beauty, color
Ing or the fn,ness Of the deneatlUn of the texture
to the truth Of which ne thinks the work he has done
here will sufficiently testify.
He has yet fine collection of LOCKETS which
he will sell at the lowest prices.
EEW Room, as heretofore. in the New pn;ld-
ing adjoining the Virginia Hotel.
r. PLATT,
Stsunton, April II, ls4o.-E
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-06-14
Marriage Extraordinary.


The State convention of the two branches of
the L,coioco party of Vermont, was holden al
Montpelier on Thursday ast-and brief no
tlce OF the proceedings will be found in another
column. As friend of peace we are happy To
announce that the factiUus spirit which has for
a short time existed in the Locufoco ranks, has
been subducd-that oil has been poured upon
troubled watcr-and that harmony and UNION
once more prevail in the camp OF all there is ui
Locofocodom in Vermont. 1t is not to be sup
posed that Te-outside barbarian we are
should know anything of The means and appIan.
ces brought to bear upon The Refractory to bring
them into The traces--nUr is 1t for us TO say uIich
branch OF the party has swallowed the oher.-
Out Of the line but little can be known of the
compact that has been entered into between the
parties Interested, aud which, Us 1t would SEEM
Is to tlud harmonious souls once more togeth.
or. Whether our now born democratic free soil
friends have taken well endorsed bond lroni
their Hunker allies that they shall play fair, or
whether they have agreed To play iulse theul-
Selves is OF course matter known only To The
wire puIlers of the party; but be this as it may,
we think it behoves all honest free soilers and
especially oil wings to look cautiously at the big
mot white) heap, set up for their inspection and
consideration.
Of the personal or private character of IIora.
ito Needlam or of Daniel Roberts Jr we have
nothing to say with the latter gentleman we
have been on terms OF intimacy nom early boy
hoods they are both honorable men,, and but
for their alliance WITH aud long continued ad-
hcsion to party ever opposed 10 the principles
which they now profess TO regard as SO impor-
,ant, we should think they had almost as strong
a claim for The suffrage of tie real free sollers
of Vermont as have Carlos Coolidge, Rob
ert pierpoint and several Governors and Lieu.
tenant Governors OF the State Tor the past six
years.
We know not how far this strange union of
the democratic (pretended) free soers, with the
pro slavery Locofocodom Of Vermont, will be
binding on the staid and faithful aboli,ionists of
Vermont; but, as coming events cast their shad.
ows before, in the present instance does the
mirror of the past give ~ bright hopes OF the fu-
ture. II remains to be seen whether the intel.
hgeut wings of Vermont are TO be sold as Sheep
are sold in the SHAMELESS Rutland Heraid
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-06-14
The Coalition Beaten.

We are somewhat suspicious of news from
the East of Europe when 1t accords too strongly
with our hopes, and that suspicion is not Gimln-
lshed when the name OF so noted stock obber
as Mr.. RoIhschlld is connected with it. BIT the
reports that the Hungarian forces have defeated
the combined armies of Russia and Austria are
too numerous and come fro u sources too differ
emf TOR any one to doubt that the thing has been
Gone Although the various accounts cannot be
equally reconcied with each other
TINS result Is what was To be expected. We
have no belief IN the real strength OF the Rus
sian Army. One Of Bem's or Dembinskl's Ma.
eyar Hussars is worth half dozen of the best
troops that the Car can furnish for this war and
the sane is true OF their Infantry and Artillery.
II is only by overwhelming numbers that the
Russians can hope TO beat such a soldiery as
they are now opposed to, and Paskewich their
commander must display higher order OF tall
ent than he has yet eviucei, If he is to out-gen-
elal The Polish and hungarian leaders.
No, let no man fear mat the revolution can at
once be suppressed in Hungary because the
Russian automatons are hurled against her gal-
liant defenders. 1t Is much more likely, as our
dispatch OF yesterday says, that it will be trans
terred to Poland. Would not that rouse the
world--to hear The tread of fIeemcn armed for
freedom once more around Warsaw: Let the
cry OF Poland again be raised, and raised as
now II must be, not by her mobiles but by chiv-
alrous and brave Democracy, and to that last
struggle OF Light against Darkness all Chris
tendon would convene. TIE gay and npetu-
Gus soldiers of France, generous and kindly Ger
mans, men OF England, of America, OF Italy
nay, more, millions OF her own entranchised pea
SAINTS would gather there 10 wipe out the sOr-
rows and wrongs OF Poland, the blood of her
sons, The torture of her daughters the whole cat
aIosue OF unspsakabe outrages which Ca,he-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-06-14
The Wings of Orange County,

Standing as they ever have stood, on The broad
basis of freedom and the Union; always as now
against the extension of Slavery over territory
now free and against the reasonable designs
Of notification and secession, whether exhibited
North or South; opposed from the start to the
whole series OF measures which have made the
Winot Proviso necessary, but who are unflinch-
sngly in favor of It's application; believing that
the great question of slavery extension can be,
and will be-. settled in favor of the cause OF free
dom, during the administration of General Tay.
Tor, in spite of al coalitions or lame nta tons
here or elsewhere !" knowing that only through
Wing ascehdancy is there hope of better pro
tectlon than the present tariff now affords or OF
any radical remedy for the mischief daily wrought
by the cumbrous and expensive sub treasury
system, are invited to meet, one and oil, at The
the Town Hall in Chelsea, on Thursday, June
2lst, a. ID. lS49, at half past 10 O'clock, A. NJ,
to select the names of some persons whom it will
be right and expedient to support and elect as
State Senators at the next election, nd to trans.
act any other business proper for The OCCASION,
calculated 10 work reform of men and meas
ures III the county, and secure the integrity OF
the State. Taylor and Reform
CARLOS CARPENTER, } ,,
EllIIU HYDE, y; u Vhg
j. N. STILES. committee.
Orange, May 81, 1910.