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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

Tfsr SLANG OF PoLircs.s-The moderation
which has marked the conduct Of the new Admi.-
istraton has not prevented the outcry Of certain
journals whose columns abound with such phrases
as prescription, Victims" the "guillo,ine," the
''working ofthe axe" ''chopping off heads' and
the ike. These are terms or daily use, and. have
got to be so much part of the political vernacalar as
to be no longer regarded as fgurative.
Considering the source from which such outcres
come, the sensitive mind is touched. These claim
ants Of sympathy, these ministers Of woe, who ex-
press such horror at the idea Of prescription, pecu
liary entitled consideration from the fact that they
are spekug in behalfofa party tatnever prcscribes
How forcible is their appeal! THEY cal'upon their
friends in office TO stay there-as long they can
One gentleman, in the possession Of good place,
has become hero by announcing magma nimousy
that ho would do SO and certain jooristl Mas 10
vived some "reminiscences Of the saving IF the Cap
ito by declaring that il would put its neck like
an old Roman, rather than leave its nest.
1t is the beautiful propriety Of the thing TO which
We invite the readers attenton-the admirable con-
sistency! Satan rebuking Sin never rose to a lof-
or attitude Of the sublime. Passing the bounds Of
ordinary impotence the demeanor OF this outraged
patriotism asconds to the height of most imposing
effronery. 1t is poetical in the holiness ofiis fan
cill conception it illustrates the picturesque Of po-
litics. the rhapsody of humbug.
The Black Hussars of prescription convertedinto
meek wayfaring pilgrims; political adventures,
who have become placemen, turned suddenly into
patriots! devourers of spoils the harmless and ten
der musings of the Treasury! Such me,amsr
phosis has not been seen since the days of Ovid
who tells us how hunter became stag, and tina,
Jupiter himself was disguised in shower of gold
1t will be borne in mind that the new Admins
tration has not made itself liable to the charge OF
prescription in any sense but is also to be re-
membered that the election from office, or the refiI-
sal TO re-appoint men whose sole chief claim to
place is founded upon the doctrine of "spoils.' is
not prescription. Quite the contrary. Iii the We
ry sort of reform which the times require, and which
good men will approve. Not, indeed, that the
places Of such shall be filled by new incumbeuts
upon the ground Of the same doctrine but by men
honest, capable and faithful, who respected ful
their worth, and whose occupancy of office will i'm
part much responsibility to the place the place
may confer distinction upon the occupant.-Boh
.4nlor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

The ERIAL LOCOMOTIVE STAETED.-An ex
hibtlon Of the model Of Porter & Robjohn's Erial
Locomotive was made yesterday afternoon in the
Exchange, and was perfectly successful. The float,
or spindle shaped balloon, made Of gold beater's
skin, was about 10 feet long, to which was suspen-
ded a steam engine in miniature, weighing-fre,
water, and all conpiete-about or a pounds
Notwithstanding lis dimunitive size, the engine
turned the light paddle-whees of the machine with
ease, and kept in motion as long as the wafer lasted
The rudder sci TO fly the balloon in a CIRCLE
1t started from the eastern door of the Rotun-
da, and went up steadily, propelled by tke engine,
in regular gyratlon to the roUf-naking two full
circles on its way. Here, weight having been at
tached it descended in spiral, following the set Of
the rudder, and landed safely This experiment
was repeated second TIVE with like result, and
so far as flying in quiet atmosphere goes, the To-
cOmotive may be considered fully successful. II
remains TO be seen, whether large machine, SINH
ary constructed, would safely resist the violent
connections Of the open air. There was large
number Of persons present yesterday, who testified,
by hearty applause, their opinion oftbe exhibition.
" y Tribune.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

The PRoTocoL AGMN.-Mr. BENTON ii seems
was not satisfied with the way in which the Protocol
affair was hushed up, and the 10Th offered re-
solution in the Senate, in reference 10 it, looking to
further Investigations. He made long speech on
the subject and is said TO have been quite severe on
the course Of the late Administration The Presi-
dent sent in the desired information, and on the 22d
the matter came up and was debated by Messrs.
BENTON and FoorE. The latter reiterated all the
charges he made some weeks ago as to Mr.. BEN
TONS having been the originator OF Mr.. SreFHENs'
movement in the House, SC. On the las, day Of
the session Mr.. SEWARD offered resolution declar-
ing that 'The Protocol is not part Of the feay :"
which Mr.. FooTB moved 70 amend by adding,
''noT of any force effect as treaty stipulation"
Mr.. HALE objected to the immediate consideration
of the resolution and it lies the table until next
session.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28
SIT A u ~ Ns@
WEDNESDAY, MARCH %, ls4o.
To the Voters Of the 18th Congressional District,

The subscriber respectfully announces to the people
OF the Congressional District composed Of the Counties
OF Shenandoah, Rockingham, Pendleton, HARDY Au.
gusta. and Rockbridgc that he is candidate TO repre-
sent them in the next Congress Of the United States
In due time before the election, he expects to
them by circular letcror otherwise, upon the
subjects connected with that election and
also, with his conduct their past and
sentative. IA MES McDfryVEII
January 81, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

One Of the good stories Of the day, and one most
creditable to the President and administration, is
connected with the application for the restoration of
two midshipmen, dismissed by Mr.. Polk for being
engaged in duel. The Secretary of the Navy,
in Cabinet meeting this morning informed the Pre-
sident that he had read the petition. and consider
ed that the midshipmen ought rot to be restored
So thought the Cabinet II am very glad of it -
said the President, ''for if the whole Cabinet had
thought Otherwise, would not have consented to
re-aPpoiDt these gentlemen. hate fighting, hate
wars, and will have no due|ling about me, if !
can help it.N
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

SINGULAR AND MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.--During
the week of the Inauguration the bod Of young
man was found upon the tow path OF the canal,
near Alexandra with such wounds, ard under such
circumstances, as 10 authorize the belief that he
lad been murdered. We noticed the fact a few
days since that the body had been identified as that
of Mr.. IIoyes, of Nottingham, in this State, by his
brother in-aw and other friends who hao seen it
1t now appears from statement in the Alexandra
Gazette of Wednesday that Mr.. Hoyes is at ''home
and we'll" Notwithstanding the papers have pub
lshed minute description of the person and dress
Of the murdered man, clue has yet been obtained
by which TO establish his Identity. There is a
painful mystery about this murder which ii is to he
hoped time will rsmove.-BGH. american
In consequence Of the failure 10 identify the body
Of the murdered man, found the banks of the
Canal, further Investigations have been entered into
in order to ascertain if possible, who lie is A let
Ter has been found near the place where the body
was discovered which may lead to farther informa-
ton. We purposely abstain from all conjecures,
or repetition the surmses a1Jat, preIeriog that
those in charge of the matter, should not be en-
barrassed by premature publications, which may
defeat the arrest Of the murderer if he be dis
covered.-,4lerand,ia Gazette Of Friday
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

90. We are authorized to announce Huou w SnEr-
Of Delegates.
Co We are authorized to announce Mai. j. Mar
SHALL McCuE. MS Candidate for reelection TO the
House Of Delegates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

The New York Sun says =
"Aliss Cruise, who was sent TO the insane asylum
tor marrying her fathers gardener, is still there
slider her perfectly sane yet no examination is made,
and the poor girl is kept within the bars and bolts
Of a mad house. She still declares that she will
marry Patterson again when she gets out-if she ev-
or should. He has several times attempted TO see
her, but was repulseG, and threatened that he would
be shot if he did not keep away. He is an inteIli
gent well educated young man, whose family is
now reduced. but was once far more wealthy than
the Cruises"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28
MODERN NECROMANCY.

Dr. Dods is astonishing tho natives" in New
York with his feats Of Necromancy. 1t will be
objected that DIR. Dods exhibitions excited much
interest in Lynchburg. Richmond and other parts
OF our State. But they seem To have awakened far
more attention and excitement at the North. There
are some "thiugs hard TO be explained" in the ex-
psrimerts Of this modern Magician.
A New York correspondent of the Philadelphia
Inquirer thus enthusiastically writes:
"NEw York Feb. %, 1910.
'"My Dear Sir--Knowing that you feel deep
interest in every new development OF the powers OF
man and mind, venture to trespass upon your IN
diligence long enough TO detail some of the wonder
ful things to which was eye witness last even
inc at the lecture room ofthe Mercantile Library. In
company with several other Philadelphia I went
TO hear and see the celebrated DR. Dds exercise his
new fashioned wchcrafi which has been setting
the CITY half crazy for the last two three weeks.
The lecture room was well filled by highly respect
able audience in appearance and manner, notwlth-
standing the untavorabe state of the weather. MIR
Fiske, Of Philadelphia, delivered lecture upon
Cerebral Excements, &c., AMI then Dods expert
mented upon all who chose to come forward from a
mong the audience. After giving each piece o
"magc coin" to look at a few minutes, he procee
ded close the eyes of various persons, that they
could not open them until he permitted them TO d,
70; if they were standing up. he prevented them
from sitting down. or rising If in sitting posture
the sight, speech, hearing, memory, were taken a
way and restored again the personal identy of in
dividuals was destroyed, and they were msde Il
suppose themselves any other person The operator
pleased water made to appear milk, coffee
lemonade, brandy. &C., just as the necrtmance
pleased and all this, too while tle persons opera
ted upon were perfectly awake and in their senses
Wonderful, inredbe, all this may appear, it is
all true. The persons experimental upon resi-
dents this city, of well known character and res
rectabilty, and entirely above all idea of collision
deception, or imposition. All seemed to be fair,
honest, and above board. Three Of the most scep-
teal gentlemen present were caught in the magic
spell and experimental upon 10 their hearts con-
tent"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

81 FRAFcis r. ANDERSON, Esq, Of FiEcas,le
has been nominated as The Wing candidate for Con.
gress in the Bo,etourt District. The Convention
could not have selected sounder Wing or better
mar.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

Some men are like cats. You may stroke the fur
the right way for years, and hear nothing but pur-
ring but accidentally tread on tail, and all mem
DRY If former kindness is obiterated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

GJ- Charcoal Roads are now all the rage u Wis
consn They are said to be cheaper and more du-
rablo than those constructed Of plank.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

o. We are indebted 10 Hon. J. NJ MAs6H for
a copy Of FremonPs large Map Of California, and
for other similar favors which we have heretofore
neglected to acknowledge.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

o. The Fredericksburg Recorder is in favor Of
removing the Capitol to Fincastle or Stanton The
JeflorsonaD Republican prefers Harrsonburg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

AN INTERESTING FAcT.-In the year 1917, the
first Sunday School, we believe, organized in the
State of Virginia, was opened in this town, in con-
nexion with the Methodist Episcopal Church, by
George Walker, James M'Gehee and John Thur
man-the last OF whom still survives, useful, vener
able and respected citizen of Lynchburg. In very
short time twohundred scholars, of both sexes,
collected, many of whom had no other opportunity
of acquiring the slightest education. 1t is not possible
to say what amount of good may have been done by
even single years operation Of the School. We
confne ourselves 10 alluson to two cases, which
have been brought TO our notice.
Among the first scholars who attended was slim,
spar youth, who manifested capacity and desire
of improvement. That youth grew up-removed
to the West--studied law-and has long been known
to the nation, as the Hon. William Allen, late a
Senator of the u. States from the State of Ohio.
In the second year of the School, there was en-
tered a scholar a younger boy Of progressing
appearance and department. He was the OF
of the three persons named the founders of the
School, and is now the Hon. Isaac p. Walker, a
Senator in Congress from the State of Wisconsin.
Two members of the Senate of the United States,
therefore, during the last session, were among the
first pupils of the first Sunday School established in
our town, and AS we believe, in the Stae.-Eynch-
burg Tirginian.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

Mrs. Ann Gerry died at New Haven on the l7tR
instant aged eighty.six She was the rect OF FL
bridge Gerry, one Of the sgners Of the Declaration
Of Independence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

Politeness is an air cussion-thcre may be moth
lov solid in it, but it eases jolts wonderfully
's PmncL's Almanac.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

EpIrING PAPER-The majority Of readers
seem 10 think that nothing can be more easy or
pleasant than TO edit paper butofall the different
employments by which men make their bread and
butter, there is none We believe, that so taxes the
mind temper, and flesh, as that of editing paper.
There is none that requires nicer tact, sounder
Judgment more constant application, quicker
wit, or kinder heart. a churllsh temper could new
or succeed as an editor nor a narrow minded man,
nor an ignorant one, hasty one, nor an unfogiv
ing one.
An editor must Of necessity turn himself inside
out TO the public he cannot be hypocrite any more
than husband can be hyocrite TO his wife. He
must expose himself in all that he docs, much in
selecting the thoughts oiothcrs as in publishing his
own and the better way foT INN ~ the outset is Ia
begin frankly. 10 save himself from after contradc-
tons and notifications. Whoever succeeds tolera.
Div well as an editor, is something more than an
ordinary man, let his contemporaries say or think
Of him as they wiIl-IIOIden's .nogdaine
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

ApJoURNMENr.-Both Houses held short ses-
sions yesterday, TO complete the examination and
signing of the enrolled bills. At |, p. NJ, they ad-
journed, until the 2Sh May next in extra session.
Not many members were present 10 witness the
parting.
We shall hereafter refer TO some Of the many i'm
porant acts, especially for Internal Improvements,
which have passed this session. Though the sun,
appropriated for this purpose is unusually large,
both the opponents and friends of Internal Improve
ments, concur in the opinion, that nothing will
cur to tarnsh the credit Of the Commonwealth or
to impair her good name for an honest punctu-
atty in meeting her obligations.
The number of acts, public and private, passed
at the present session, is 35, and also several joint
resolutions.
The taxes imposed by the tax act for the present
and all future years, until amended by The Legisa
lure, the same those imposed for the last
year, with some exceptions, among which we find
that printing Presses are exempt from taxation
Enq., March 20.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

The Senate adjourned sine die on Friday last.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

Some excellent anecdotes are occasionally told of
Gen. Taylor, (says the correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Bulle,ln) since his arrival here and install
lation into Office but have never felt 50 amused al
any of these sayings, as at squib fired from him
on Tuesday last, the authenticity of which can
not vouch for. few days before Mr.. Walker va
Gated the Treasury Department, he removed for
some cause, one Of the Wing clerks who had held
office under him for two three years, and appoint
ed in his stead democrat--and one. too, Of the
most violent school-well known 10 us. The ex-
asperated cX-olcia, choking with the excess of his
wrongs, pushed violently into the Generals pre-
on the day alluded TO, and thus briefly told
his tale :-''Mr President-I mean General-beg
pardon, | come 10 say that Mr.. Walker has infa-
Inously misused me, and turned me out Of myplace
in order to provide for OF his ocofoco breihren
ask from you justice, General, and know you
will grant it' Certainly" replied the President,
"jusce is of The qualities intend exercise,
while the people keep me here. How long did you
hold your position prior 10 removal?' 'Threc
years." answered the delighted expectant "Very
WELL" retorted the President, sat the end Of that
time, if | find your successor incompetent, shall
turn him out also, and make room for another more
capable. Good morning, sir | am you will
feel that this is the most impartial justice could
show, and doubtless the kind you seek for" The
angry and abashed clerk took himself off, cIrsing
his unlucky stars, and in his heart vowing that the
old man fully as Rough as fame had represent
ed him TO be, and just about as Ready. But he did
not relish his mode of dispensing justice.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-28

O.. The Richmond Times makes the following
estimate of the appropriations voted by the Legis-
lature, during the late Session, 10 works OF Inter
nal Improvement:
"The bill for the Virginia and Tennessee Rail-
road makes State subscription Of three fifths Of
the capital of three millions, or ST. 800, 900.
The bill for the Blue Ridge Railroad approprates
from the Treasury, 100000 annually, for three
years, FOR the construction of railroad and tunnel
from the Eastern base of the Blue Ridge, at Rock
fish Gap, to Waynesborough in Augusta and, far
er subscribes three fflhs of ST. SO 600 or 800 000
for the extension of the railroad to Staunton.
The bill for the Alexandria and Orange Railroad
subscnbes additional fifth, viz 5 80 900 for the
construction of that work subscription Of two
ffihs having been already authorized by an act Of
the last Legislature.
Another bill authorizes the States guaranty to
the bonds of the James River and Kanawha Com
pany to the amount of $3.50, 600 for completing the
cOnneXion between the canal and tidewater, and of
Sl57 900 for completing the Rivanna and South
Side connexions
Another bill appropriates $4,000 for macadam.z.
ing portion of the Stanton and Parkersburg road.
Besides these leading measures, large number
of appropriations have been made for different Turn
pixies, chiefly in the Western part of the State.
Amongst the bills which have passed the House
of Delegates within the last few days, are bill
appropria,ny $780, 900 for the improvement of the
Guyandotte river; bill guaranteeing the bonds of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company to the u
mount of 5000, 900; bill subscribing three ffihs of
$4,000 for a Mcadamized road from Buchanan to
Stanton and bill subscribing three ftths of the
capital for a railroad from Buchanan to the Roam
oke river.
The Senate has rejected two important bills,
which were passed by the House; one making
threeifihs subscription of 100000 to the Freder
icksburg and Blue r. Railroad the other three
fifihs subscription of 100000 TO the Alexandria
and Valley (Manasseh's Gap) Railroad
The five bills above referred TO as having passed
both the Senate and House Of Delegates, authorize
an aggregate appropriation 50 100000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-21
Gentlemenr boots, Shoes, GaItcrs. Patent
Late Mrs. Rladison-A Very SUPERIOR
CEN NJ ERCIAL AFFAIRS.
MONEY MARKET.
Friday, July 30

Friday, July 2O-6 II. M.
There was very slight improvement in quotations
for stocks to-day. At the first board Treasury notes
advanced u per cent U. S. 6's, 81 and 6s, u each,
Morris Canal u Long Island declined u, and Farmers
Loan q. The market very quiet, and the transac
lions unusually limited. Prices for stocks, generally
sustained by the great abundance and cheaness Of
money. Loans can be obtained upon almost any kind
Of security at low rates of interest and holders of the
fancies have no difficulty in carrying them.
The receipts at the Office Of the Assistant Treasurer
of this port to day amounted to $50 70 payments
sloos5 10; advices S3S 000 balance 81, S2oo57 II.
The North American Trust Company has recently
obtained decision in its favor in the Superior Court
for the foreclosure Of a bond and mortgage and the
appointment of a receiver of rents and profits. Tke
amount involved is about 500 o00 but the point law
established by this decision, is important to the
pany.
The following table shows the quantity Of some Of
the principal articles Of produce left at tide water from
the commencement of navigation to the l4th July in
elusive, during the years 1s47 AS and 49, the canal
in those years having been spened the first day Of
Nav
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-21
Superior Court.-In Chambers.


JrLy 20 IN Sgson Neskss 1t appeared that the
prisoner Nookss committed BY Justice Mcirath,
" charge % having obtained . quantity OF wins
urcer false pr.tences lie WIS brought before ths
Chief Justice n writ of habces corpus. aud his ds
charge sought on the ground. that the evidence laid
before the committing ma setrste not sufficient to
d,tsin him Ills honor esid the commitment seemed
hs regular it, face aud he disposed TO 20
behind IT, and ordered the prisoner " be remsnded
upep which another writ 81 hcbeas corpus obtain
from iu5ge Daily and the prisoner brought before
him After hearing counsel on both sidas his honor
adjourned Tia. until Monday next
Before Judge baiy.
r. pst,ict BcQ,a-Se 1t appeared that MoQusie,
amer IT 81 drunkenness, and after having just re-
covered from dcrium tremens had enlisted. aud the
evidence being satItactory shst lie the time In
capable of making . valid contract, his honor dis
charged him.