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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18
Celebration Of the 4th Of July.

:. In accordance with the polite invitation extended
through the medium Of the Spectator to the public
Died at the Chapel of the sPresbytcrial High School
TO celebrate, connection with the instructors and p
pas OF the institution the glorious anniversary Of Amer.
with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Campbell Pastor of Sheo
crIah Church, after which the Declaration of IncnrnS
emcs was read BY Mr. James B. Smith, Of Augusta
nave been delivered by Mr. Thompson another of ,ho
Students but he being unexpectedly called away to The
bedside OF SICK relative was prevented from comply
ing with the duty assigned him. The worthy and en-
terprsins Principal, Rev Mr.. Trimbie UNWILLING .o
dsappoin the expectations Of the audience with bus
short time for preparatory delivered most cloouene
and appropriate address, which listened TO with
much attention, and many manicsatio Of pie s,ure
An Amatucr Band from the neghborhood as in attend
ance' executing with spirit several national and other
AIRS adding much TO the enjoyment of the occasion
The numerous wreaths of cvergrcens Informing led with
boqucts OF wild flowers, which beautifully decorated
the Hal and the neatly arranged and bountfily sup
piled table, (litcray covered with cakes candies .nd
other luxurics set in the adjacent grove gave unmis
taxable evidence OF the presence the Fair SEX who
raycd IN Their gay attire, with their winning smiles
and captivating looks, were out in full force mnA
tering TO the pleasure and qualification of the rs.nt
oeaux who were so fortunate TO be in attend ancc
seldom nave witnessed more interesting celebration
oil the 4th. Every thing passed Off plcasa1tiy-a an
pcared delighted with the procc cdngs of the day-nono
more so than the gentlcmany youth of the School "a
whose eNcrtons we were principally indebted the
moferet Of the entertainment May they long live TO
cnersh the remembrance of the day that gave birth TO
rcnc ana reig.ons liberty in our glorious unionto row
the memory of our Fore fathers who left their
esides and homes to pour their treasure and their
ooou, struggling Ias millions across the deep
waers) through the long years of the Revolution thar
Frcemcn. ICY ~ 'e''"e' VI
In their present locality, situated in a bc,l,hv and
PeaSant nelghborlhood, amid varied and picturcxou,
mountain SCENERY under The guidance of such Kind and
competent Instructors, may they continue TO improve .
ruey nave already begun aud their fiourshng Scmna-
ry' $50 recently esablishcd) rank as il ought A.
mongst the best in our beloved country. C.
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"A Distinguished 'Cl1ikeh Gone

CHAPMAN JOHNSON rs no more He died at his
residence in Richmond on the l2ih inst. No ciii-
zen of Virginia enjoyed through lie and carried 10
the grave, larger share Of public confidence, won
without effort, given without grudgihg, and never
discontinued. This single fact will remain lofty
compliment to his principles, abilities and force Of
character, and at the same time proud monunier,
TO his memory.
With most men, who have filed large space
before the world in coming down from the public and
professional, to the private and social walks of life
there is falling of in the essential estimae-a IA
ding of the leaves upon the civic chaplei-a dulIer
hue to the tints Of the halo formed by public senti
ment Not so with MIR. JOHNSON. Fits was a
bright example every whereAa model character
yet not formed by other men's-original, striking
excellent, brilliant. Long citizen of Augusta, W,
claimed him as such while living In his death w,
shall be proud to honor him. See proceedings il
another column
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18
JOSEPH G. BALDWIN, ESQ.

1t Is with no ordinary interest we indulge the
habit Of looking to the course Of such young Vir.
gnians leave their native State and their homes,
to seek their fortunes in other parts Of the Union
The interest is increased il they go FROM the good
old County Of Augusta, and becomes special, il we
knew them and felt solicitude for their welfare.
Such was The case in regard to the young gentle
man whose name appears above. llo received 4
part Of his education in this place, studied law and
removed To the State Of Alabama to pursue his pro-
fession. We now find him The regularly nominal
ted Wing candidate for Congress in the Tuscaloosa
District, with fatering prospects of success. This
District WAS lately represented by S. w. INoE,
Democrat; but at the Presidential election, a ma
jority ofseveral hundred was given for Gen. TAY-
LoR. The Gainesville (Alabama) Pilot, warm
Democratic paper, speaks of MIR. Baldwin in the
following complimentary terms:
1.-The Wing District CONVENTION, which assem-
bled in Carrol,on On the 9TH inst. nominated Jos.
G. BALDWIN, Esq, of this place, as the Wing can
dida,e for Congress. Ne, Of course, @iIl not be
charged with undue Partially, in bearing teStimo-
ny to his talents and worth for willis, we appreci-
ate his social qualities, and esteem him rs citizen
and man, unexcepionablo in all the walks Of life,
wefeei bound TO oppose him TO tile extent Of our a..
bities, on political grounds. lie is jus, the oppo-
nent we wish firm ahd manly in the advocacy Of
his political opinions, and is yet free from that par
,izan bigotry and staggering air we frequen,ly en-
counter. For integrity of conduct, honesty of pur-
pose, and amenity Of manners, no one in the Wing
ranks (and it numbers many good meu and true, }
can excel him"
We knew the youh-the Alabarnians know the
man. As was the promise of the one 81 has been
the reality of the other. We cordially unite with
all Of MIR. BALDwlN's friends in wishing him hon
orabe success. The election takes place ON the
frs, Monday of August next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18

TIE FREkcu Al RoME.-The London cores
pondeht Of the National Inelligencer under date Of
June Goth, says
Gen. Oudinot is now bombardng Rome in earn
est the Romans are fighting with desperate ener
gy, under the command of GaribaIdi. Rome is de
Tended by 10000 regular troops, besides the civic
guard and the armed citizens who defend the walls.
and sometimes take part in the saes. There ia a
report that difference of opinion exists in the Col
Iege Of Cardinals at Gaeta, one portion being of o.
pinion, that If the Romans Will acknowledge the
Pope as the temporal Sovereign ofthe State, com
plee separation Of the temporal and spiritual should
be attempted. The other party isavefse to any such
arrangement. There seems 10 be general opinion
that when the French have entered the city they
will have to capture il almost house by house the
horrors Of such encounter is fearful TO con;ern-
plate, and victory, under such circumstances, an e.
iernal disgrace to the Government which directs
such atrocities, 10 the army which perpetrates them
and TO The age III which they occur Can the French
be fit for liberty themselves when they thus crush
the aspirations for it in othcrs2
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FROM THE EAST.
The n Y. Herald has a letter from Rome, under

The n. Y. Herald has letter from Rome, under
date of Sd ult., which says
With the exception Of Mai. Cass, our Charge d.
Affaires, there is not single diplomatic officer in
Rome, the whole of that body still remaining at
Gaeta ! am informed that Russian, English, Ger
man, and other foreigners have implorod Maj. Cass
TO take them under his protection. | know that la
dies and gentlemen, OF the highest responsibility
resored to his hotel in great numbers, in hope OF
security. Among them some of our compairios
Not few Roman families, Understand, of dstinc-
ton and ability, have likewise joined in the request
During the action Of this morning, the stars and
stripes, or rather very bad imitation ofihem, were
waving from The palaces Prusiana, Falconeiri, and
one or two others. This is certainly strange spec
tace. That power so far away, and of but yes
terday's birth, comparatively, should be invoked for
protection in old Rome, the city the Caesars, is a
memorable mark of the mutations Of time; and what
is not less remarkable, presenting n fDrcibIe com
mentary on the weakness ofthe present government
Is the fact that application has been made TO our
Charge 10 suspend the American flag from two
prncely houses, in order 10 save their female in
mates from violence and dishonor, the heads OF
which actually members of the administration
Honor to tho land of the freel
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HE "MARIAWA" AND Gil These
ships which sailed from Richmond for Calf rnia in
March last, have again been heard from. On the
SOth of May they were both at Rio. passenger
IN the Mariana, writing under date of April the 9Th
says: eve have had succession of gales eversinc,
we have been out, and the ship has leaked verv
badly, 50 much so that we had to pump every hour
Inc CONSERVATION that has prevailed, I am unable
10 describe On the first Sunday after our depart
ue, about so offered 10 resign their whole INTEREST
IN The ship II the Captain would set them ashore.
we were blown across the Gulf Stream five timea.
and on the last occasion, it required all of the exer
lions OF the few that remained well to save tbe
ship We were compelled TO knock in the heads
oi Ten casks of water For two weeks there were
mol well ones enough on board TO take care of the
sick and frightened. AT all times, there was from
SIX inches TO two feet of water on the berth deck
There was as much groaning and praying as would
take place in Trinity for month however, il be-
gins to brighten up, and good many talk Of going
overland from Rio.
The ship is leaking from 10 TO 1000
strokes per day twelve of the company are detail
ed 10 pump in the day, and the crew pump at NIGHT.
May SO. We shall sail in five DAYS TN.
Glenmore Is in, 50 days from Old Point"
Jacob X. Shaffer, of Highland, formerly of Rock
ingham, Jno. Motif, Of Ruckbrdge, and Geo. X.
Taylor, two Me5sts Barger, and A. Heiskell. ir..
oil this county, were passengers in the Mariana.
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ANNEXATION OF CANADA.-Gen. ScoTr has
written letter advocating the annexation of Cana
da to the United States. He says:
The free navigation of the St. Lawrence is al
ready OF immense Importance 10 perhapsa third Of
presen: population, and would be of great value
to the remainder. After annexation, two revenue
cutters, below Quebec, would give US a better Sc
curily against smuggling than $4,000 custom house
employees strung along the line that separates us
from the British Possessions on our continent am
well acqua inted with that line, and know great
deal of The interest and character of the Provincias
Though opposed to Incorporating with us any dis
trlct denseIy peopled with the Mexican race, |
should be most happy to fraternize with our north
eTn and northeastern neighbors."
"Of course" he continues, 81 am opposed TO
any underhanded measures on our part, in favor of
the measure, any other act of bad faith towards
Great Britain. Her good will, in my view of the
matter, IS only second 10 that of the Pro"ncias
themselves, and that the former would soon follow
the MISUNDERSTANDING the present temper and con-
dltOn of Christendom-cannOt be doubted"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18

SECRETARY CLAYTON AND THE PUBLIC OFF
cEs.-in reply TO invitation TO at,eud the cele-
braiior Of the Wings of Philadelphia, on the 4,h,
Mr. CLAYTON wrote letter of which the follow
ing is an extract:
81 cannot be mistaken when say that from the
origin OF our Republic down 10 this present writing
there has never been period during VIII oh greater
difficulties have beset the path ola public man than
that which comprises the four first months of the
new Administration. The Departments at Wash
ngton have been crowded by host of she expect
ants of office, never before exceeded not even in
the first year of the advent of Jacksonism. This
is no disgrace to that party, which has been exc!u-
ded from Office for nearly twenty years. During
all this time these men have been virtually dis
franchised, SO far regards the right to hold off
ces of either trust or honor. The principles they
have protested and practised have been ayowed as
the ground of their exclusion and now when the
first attempt is made TO do them justice, sheer JUS
tlce, by admitting them to equal privileges as A
mercan citizens, from which they have been so long
excluded, 1t is not surprising that mary of them
should rush forward to claim equal right to share
in the honors OF their country. But by those to
whom is assigned the painful duty of hearing the
applications, and deciding upon their relative claims
difficulties and embauassmenls, which can be bet
Ter felt than described, absolutely unavoidable"
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they be beautifully ardcd for their daring ept.,,-
ny Randolph Carroll-Capt Ervin--May he ever 4:
remembered on this glorious occasion. ~
ny j. III. Blakemore-The Ladics-Thc be.Hf;h,,
flowers which garnsh the fields Of society
g., ny "A. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ID. M'Fali-May he live
10y George M charlottesville Cavalry-Their gen.
drill. - ~ fS''N " 'A'"
viciniy-Who look faircr than the flowers Of Ms, o.
this occasion. " '-y w
C. RUSH HARRIS, Pars'r.
j. HOWELL BLAxEMoRg, Sec'ru. ',,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18

Gen. Taylor AND THE OPPosITIoN.-We are
pleased 10 learn that, in proportion TO the consancy
and rudeness OF the assaults of the Opposition upon
our excellent President and his administrations the
determination ofthe Wings to rally around him and
his Cabinet is strengthened and increased. So far
from the Wing spirit being repressed, it is rising. s.
VIII he heightened BE- he desire TO uphoitHe effort
# Gen, Taylor 10 do his dutyfaiHftdy in lie dis.
charge Of Mc trust ,chich The people hare committed
toh hands, The Opposition presses will find that
they have commenced their game too soon, and in
too had temper. They have chosen their course,
however, and it is for them to pursue it, if they
think it will accomplish their ends. They will dis
cover, before they get through, that Gen. Taylor is
as slroag man at the head Of the Government as
ne at the head Of our gallant troops--strong.
we mean, in the affections and confidence Of his
countymen.-.4er. Gaz.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18

o. We have intrenched upon advertising CO
Iumns in order TO publish the extract, on our first
page; headed "Old English Life and Letters" 1t
i5 most equisite produc,ion-the thoughts and
feelings Of young and pure heart transferred 10 pa
per, at the Time they were experienced, and pre-
sents most iDimtable exhibition of the inception
and progress Of earnest affection we have ever
seen. 1t will be read with deep interest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18

DEATH OF Mas. MApIsoN-Mrs MADISON.
widow of EX-President MADISON, died at her resi-
dence In Washington City, on Thursday night the
l2'ii inst, aged about eighty years. ..All Of
our own country" says the National Intelligencer,
"and thousands in other lands will need no lam
guage ofeulogy to inspire deep and sincere regret
when they learn the demise Of one who touched ali
hearts by her goodness and won the admiration Of
all by tie chains OF dignity and grace
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18

TIT OrPosiToN IN Ngw YoRK-An overture
from the members of the two sections of ihe ~De-
mocracy" Of the city Of New York, addressed to
the State Central Committee Of each section has
resulted in the calling Of separate conventions ofdel
egates from each Assembly district. TO be held at
Rome on the 10Th Of next month, ''for the purpose
Of consultation and devisng means Of union and. if
it shall be deemed expedient, TO meet in joins CON
UcHtion and suggest names for a union ticket for
State officers" The journal Of Commerce very
aPily deslgnaes this as ''union Of oil and water"
Cot. JACK HA9s.-Tbere is a paragraph going
the rounds Of the Northern papers ncing the
death at San Antonio, on the lst ut.. Of the Texan
hero, who is stated 10 have fallen victim TO chole
ra. IT is entirely unfounded.-.N o. PicoJune,
July 4h.
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05- Mrs. MARGARET SEE, of Randolph County;
has offered TO emancpate her slaves if the CoIon-
zation Society will give them free passage to Lii
IBERIA, she contributing 5000. A daughter Of Mrs.
SEE also proposes TO iberae four layes on the same
condition
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SToHE & McCoLLUM's CIRcUs-It will Is
seen from an advertisement in another column. that
this extensive company will be in Staunton, on Sat
uTday the 18th inst. A rare opportunity will be
presented to the lovers Of such amusemenis, for the
grahhcation of their tastes. The establishment il
noticed favorably by the press.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18

FLEcrRJcITY AND THE CHoLERA-In conGr-
nation of the theory Of Audrand we learn that the
battery at the Telegraph Office has worked very
badly since the Cholera became prevalent. The
operators could not account for it and thought OF
getting new
We should be glad TO hear whether the same
phenomenon has been Observed esewherc.-Rich
Whig.
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CHOLERA INcIpgNrs.--'Ihe ". Y. Express re-
laies the following melancholy incident: 1.-Two
young ladies', beautiful and accomplished-N
Louisa and Virginia Star, nineteen the other
twenty one years of age-were both engaged to be
married on Monday last. On the Saturday night
previous both went to Hoboken, and there impru-
IDENTIFY parook of Ice creams strawberries and other
fruits. The hour appointed for the wedding found
both ofihe cold in death, with their bridal garments
for a winding shee,.''
In Consequence of the alarming number of deaths
in ST. Louis the Church bells in that city have been
Kept in motion from morning till night for the past
few weeks. This incessant mourning for the dead
has been sienced by the authorities. The Peoples
Organ siys: 1.-THE church and fire bells will not
ring out their teltae notes in future for Deaths in
the present state of things"
The state Of affairs at Dayton, Ohio. ON account
of the cholera, is most deplorable On account of
the fatality attending families in which it made its
appearance, the idea that the disease is contagious
has become prevalent. Physicians themselves are
panic strcken--patiens suffering from disease are
left To die alone and neglected.; husbands desert
wives in this fearful extremity, and daughters for
get what they owe to the mothers that bcre them.
| The Cincinnati Gazette speaks Of numerous ru-
mors it has heard Of persons supposed TO have died
of cholera recovering while preparations were being
made for their in,ermsnt and mentions, as one of
them, that one of the pal-bcarers at funeral de-
clared, while walking by the hcarse, that he heard
a noise in the fin The hearse was stopped, the
coffin opened. aud the person who about 10 he
inferred found breathing. lie was conveyed home,
and, it is stated, will probably recover.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18

ATTORNEY FOR WESTERN VIRGIs,A.-Tbe Cb,I,.
les'own esprit of Jefferson" Democratic paper,
says:
George w. Thompson, Esq, of Wheeling has
1 Zee maze to give place to Benjamin II. Smith, Of
oiice OF District Attorney of the United States for
the Western District of Virginia, we look upon az
one among the best appointments of Taylor cabi-
net' II not the only good one, that it has inade-
we speak only of his capacity and ability as a law
yer and as such he stands deservedIy high in the
Nest; we doubt, however, his willingness to ac-
cept the office, few are willing to UNDERGO the
labor Of travelling near 2000 miles a year. and make
only half OF what they would do by remaining at
home.
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Property of Married women.

1t is understood that bill for the better protec-
ton of the property Of married woman, is row be-
fure the Legislature. A measure of the kind was
proposed last Winter and fotnd some warm and elu-
quent advocates, but failed then to become law
For ourselves, we must say, with the sturdy Ba-
rons OF old, .NoiumS teges .AngiiG rautare. Cases
of hardship no doubt often occur where The wife,
through the imprudence or misconduct of the hus-
band, is deprived Of her patrmony and left destitute
Such cases calculated to excite sympathy but
they only evince the mperfect;ons which attach to
all human institutions and relations, and do not ia
validate the policy which has hitherto Prevailed
The law Uf God declares man and wife one and the
happiness OF the domestic circle and the good of So
cety require that the union shotld be complete
There should be no separate interests, no mperium,
an imperio Let the wife once cease to look to her
husband for succour and support, let her feel indie
pendent of him, and discord and unhappness and
finally, separation, will generally result. The true
policy is to unite the parties indissolhbly and to
make them feel that together they must 'snk or
SWIM" Females will then be cautious into whose
hands they commit their fortunes and not enter into
the nearest and most sacred of human relations with
ont due consideration
There seems to be growing disposition through
out the country to loosen the matromonial tie Di-
vorces granted for frivolous causes, and, as CO.
temporary some time ago, remarked, mutitndes of
men and women IN the anomalous condition of hus-
bands without wives, and wives without husbands,
are turned loose upon thecommuni,y. The tendency
10 such state ofthings in Virginia. has heretofore
oeeh slight, but, without Knowing the details of the
measure now before our Legislature, we fear that
it is somewhat in accordance with the spirit Of the
age. Would be philosophers and sentimental phi
lanthropsts prae about woman's rights and wrongs,
but woman's safety and happiness found when
casting in her lot withNher husband "for better or
for worse'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18

O." 1t said that the capital stock OF the Panams
Rall-Road has been subscribed in New York
The road will probably be completed by the close
OF 1880, and passengers will be carried through,
from sea TO sea, in twelve hours.
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o. There were one hundred and thirty-six deaths
from Cholera, at Richmond, during the fifty days
from 9Th May to 9th July. The population of tho
city is about thirty thousand.
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The IIungarians leader, Kossuth, has appointed
his sister general superintendent Of the military
hospitals, and she has published an address calling
on all the ladies' to lend their assistance in this work
Of charity.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-18

General Sam Houston was expected 10 mako
speech al Huntsville on the 25th ult, in which il
was thought he would take the same ground as Ben
ion, in Missouri, on the territorial question.
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Col James Duncan, Inspector General Of the u.
s. Army, died at Mobile on The Sd inst; lie was
gallant and accomplish officer, and did good service
in the late war with Mexico.