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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
LAND FOR SALE.

A GREEABLE to the last Will of Andrew
"A Hefner, decd, the subscriber now offers for
sale the TRACT OF LAND owned by the de.
cedant at his death, lying in the County Of Angus
Ia, on the waters of Naked Creek, within one mile
of the main head of the creek and the road lead
ing from Mt. Sidney 10 Mt Scion. This Tract
contains
Slg A0l2l&S9 e
about $50 ACRES under cultivation, the balance
well covered with Oak timber. The Improvements
ara tolerable
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
PR0NUNCIAMENTO.
ATTENTION, THE WHOLE

II b. BRECKENRIDGE s. Co. respectful,
inform their friends and the public that they
are now receiving Large and we'll selected Stool
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
S1eM&&laIs1H g gLA%IN.N
-IA
New Store and Eresh Goods.

'ANHE subscribers have this day received and now
opening very large and beautiful supply of
Fall and Winter Goods,
lately purchased in the Northern Cities at very re-
duced prices, and to which they beg leave to call
the attention OF their friends, and the public gener
ally. Their stock consists of every variety of
Staple, Fancy and Domestic Dry
Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps,
Hardaoare, Queens,oare, Dye &u0s,
Groceries, &C., &c.,
all of which they offer at as low prices as they can
be had by retail in any market in Virginia, for cash.
or the usual credit to punctual payers, for coun
try produce at fair prices We respectfully solicit
the favor of call from all we are anxious to exhibit
our goods at all times, being satisfied that they will
speak for themselves.
WIN. G. STERRETT,
SAML. F.. CLARKE.
Corner opposite the Post Office.
Staunton, Nov. 90, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
TIA AUr OF LAND
Sale Of Personal Property.

A S administrator Of Hannah Henderson, decd ,
1A shall, on Tuesday the Sth day of May next,
at the late residence Of The deceased, offer for sale
at public auction, a variety of PERSONAL PROP
ERTY, consisting of
Egorses, cattle, Sheep, Hogs,
Wagon, Farming Utensils, Household FurDi-
ture, SC.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums under five
dollars, cash on sums Of five dollars and upwards,
q credit of twelve months will be extended, the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved security.
Sale 20 commence at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
II. HENDERSON, Administrator.
April I, lSl9.--tds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
100 ACRES.
March 16, 1S49.
IL OR r e N T.

M TAVERN ESTABLISHMENT, at the
49, Warm Springs, Bath Court house, which |
propose renting on reasonable terms The Tavern
House is large
EsRECN IgTLDEN
three stories high and all other necessary buildings,
and Stables for fifty Horses, good well of water
in the yard. will also let 90 with the Tavern,
about ten Acres of good Meadow, some pasture
land and the privilege of getting iire-wood offmy
Land all close at hand. and to furnish part of the
Furniture. There now three or four persons
ready To go into the House. when opened, as Board
ers by the year. profitable business may be done,
by person who is well calculated for the business,
for which recommendations will be required.
GEO. MAYSE.
Warm Springs, March 81, lS49-tf
0o- Rockingham Register will copy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
M.AHster's .AN-healing Ointment
OR WORLDS SALvE.

The preceding figure is
given to represent the IN
SENSIBLE PERSPIRA-
TlON. Ii is the great E.
VACUATYO for the inn
puriiics Of the hody. Ii will
DC noticed that a thick clou-
dy mistissues from allpoints
of the surface, which midi
Gates the wonderful process
going forward within. This
perspiration flows uninter-
ruptcdly when we arc in
health, but ceases when we
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
%. G. Sterling & Co.'S.
VlSlAMiIlYUGlAo
WORMS NVDssNsS!!
OLEU.M CIIE.NOPODH COMP OSI7'U.NI,

OI<ICsh CffGLJN fODI
A SAFE, EFFICIENT AID UNRIvALLEp vERMIFUGE
ss'YNHE opinion expressed by WRITER'S that
Worms are harmless inmates of the intestinal
canal is most assurcdly not founded observa
ton. Chorca, epilepsy, hydrocephaus, cmaciation,
commissions mania, paraly ,fevers dropsy and vast
variety of anomalous disorders sometimes the imme-
diate consequence from the irritation of Worms in the
bowels and occasionally speedily disappear after the
expulsion OF the rms.''-l Dr. E1erie'S Practice.
Testimonials OF the highest and satisfactory
accr OF the safety and efficiency ofhs prep
aration daily furnished but when published they
are rarely read, orbear giving them publicity be-
cvng that its intrinsic value will prove its highest re-
The vermugc is prepared upon strictly scientific
aud OF the purcst ingredients all possessing
anthelmintic virtues. TRY IT! and be
satisfied of its virtues.
CERTIFICATE.
PAGE Co., Va, Nov. 80, 1S47.
hereby certify that have used o. C. Sterling &
Co.'s Vcrmifuge among my children and have no hest
fancy in recommending il to the public a safe and
powerful medicine for eXi clling The heads of
every family ought TO keep it in their houses.
ID. Nj DOYAL.
Prepared and sold by ]. CLARY, Harrisonburg Va
05-rhc above matchlcss Vcrmiiigc can be had at he
following places: Eskridgc s. Gushing, Staunton b. F.
Graham, Greenvile; ID. & w. Whitmore, Mt. Me.
ridiau
March %, lSi9.-lm.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
OAK FOREST
FOR SALE.

WITH view of removing to the West, the
ensuing summer, the subscriber offers for
sale his valuable
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02
Troubles or the Opposi,ion,

desperate attempt is now making to organise
strong party opposition 70 the administration Of
Gen Taylor This Is already effected, as far US the
concerned but unfortunately for them the
which has beggared and well-nigh dishonored the
stale, and are not willing 70 declare blind opposi-
ton IN advance to the gallant old veteran whose
locks have grown gray under the pressure Of his
country's helmet, and who, through long and
weary years In their service has ever guarded their
honor and interests with heroic and answering
icaiy He has been tested In tho fiery crucible u
trial and prvatton and proved sterling gold. The
interests winch they have entrusted 70 his hands
have never been compromised, or their flag which
mas so long, waved over him furnished BY defeat or
dshonor. However great and trying the emergency
however vast the odds, II mas always In his grasp
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02
Ancien. Funding. n yirr,n,..

The Southern Churchman says.-'The most re
markable of all the buildings in tho Northern Neck
Is that of Strntord County OF Wcstmoreland, on IN.
south bank Of the Potomac for long time the pro
perry Of the Lees. II was built for Mr.. Thomas
Lee father Of Richard Henry Lee. Heis known BY
the name Of President Lee, Governor Lee, having
been President Of the Kings Council and Governor
OF Virginia, while Colony. While Governor, his
house was burnt down, and either the British Gov.
eminent or the merchants Of London built this house
for him at great expense. There L. we presume, nc
structure like 1t In our country Probably some an
Gent seat the pattern The bricks were brought
from England, and of the best qualify The walls
Of Che first story two feet and half thick; of the
second story, two feet. The present number Of
rooms in the main building is ninety. Originally
there were more. The late Gen. Henry Lee, Of the
Revolution, took down some of the partitions. The
present hall large enough for four rooms Besides
the main building there arc four Offices one at each
corner, containing fifteen rooms. There Is also a
stable which, with the space allowed in our city sta
bles would hold ono hundred horses.
'When Il Is considered that all these buildings arc
Of brick brought from England and tho whole work
Of the beet kind II Is not TO be wondered at that ira
dillon makes them TO have cost ZIG, 900 sterlingn
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

There are Two WhIg Journalism Washington, the old
and World -roeexnsd 4 Naiional inislIIssncsrr and
the National Wing ono Of The earliest most vigor.
Gus, md nHt e1clent euppoFiers o. General Taylor
In tho United States. These two able and patriotic
papers wIdo battle on tho side Of republican prin
ciples which are now Ia the ososndnncy. while the
Old engineer Of the "Union'' 4 taking Els turn on
tho outside Shaping his hands together 70 keep him
self warm, and throwing rocks and other missiles ut
the windows Of his late habitation.
The proprety Of the Government having an organ
which shall unfoFmly advocate all its acfa whether
night or wrong no one win assert The press should
be free, % approve Or condemn, iis judgment die
mites We do not object, however, 70 papers csinb-
lished at washington receiving such putrcnege o.
the Government has to bestow II does not follow
by any means thai IN accepting that patronage they
surrender their freedom n thought and Coincidence,
or sell themselves a. serviietoois Of the Government
There are few newspapers In the land which would
refuse Government patronage any moro than any
other kind of patronage, provided they could GET IL
Il being conceded positlon among printers, phil
osophers and foxes thai grapes are only sour when
they cannot be reached
The organs Of the Democracy have for a long time
enjoyed the sunshine Of governmental invor and as
turn about Is but fair play we hope 10 see the
whig presses al Washington receiving their share
Of the labor and rewards which have been for twenty
years monopoized by our political opponents.-
Richmond Republican.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02
THE AXE.

We find the following removals Of democrats In
Litchfeld county-by the Presid emit who has mo
enemies TO punish"
Posr OrrIcE CHAseEs,-- George H. Noble, esq,
has been appointed postmaster Mt New Milford, vice
Solomon &, Bostwick removed.
John Gaylord has also been appointed postmaster
at Gaylord's Bridge vice Syivaaus Merwin, removed.
-Neio Hapen Register.
The President has mo enemies to punish,
but the country has rights to vindicate,
and Mr.. Collamer will take care, that the
postal laws shall be observed, and the Post
Office service be pu,.ifed Of all incompetency,
neglect Of duty, and interference in the free
dom Of elections.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02
THE NATIONAL WING,

r, PUBLISHED DAILY, 1riweekly and Weekly in tho
Il City Of washington
ss Day Tn DosT
THE NATIONAL WHiG, was founded for the purpose
lion q public AFFAIRS Without issr isyor q aassiien
is politics are lose O. he administration Of Gen. TAr
Tia columns open The discussion every public sub
from lie pens of ali who may desire 10 ec e tru sn
add TO tho sum Of useful knowledge.
eminent In relation 70 public aihra hs next day AFTER il
prepared for the press, BY the Department or ureau
Il publishes ali the advertising Of the Federal Govern.
ment and IL therefore vehicle Of Information ofte great
est interest 70 hose concerned in supplying the wants Of
publishes once week exclusively. The Official st Of
together with he csins, and dssoiss from day day.
large space 10 the publication ofncw scientific matter inter
aims 70 esisblsh his reputation for fair creim al
bold and truthful reviewer Of books Of every description
and i Publishers contributions
The AsrcGurIs alwsysfnis sdmittance 70 its columns,
ter that my tend 70 spread useful information
The mechanic arts osiered BY y and every branch
Of Them s heard In fs defence, when assaile In Illus
lralon Of improvements or In promotion Of their rights
ar ~, nss srseur 100 i welcome 10 liz lawver
and The doctor the merchant and the nde and every
body who has any thing TO give 10 The sum Of human hap
During The session Of CONGRESS The National Whr con
tans daily and complete reports ofthe proceedings Of
&c Sss Journal oa i sSs Ps eony pared g
In The news department, Il IL only even with hut
washington but elsewhere VI
Il reports The Iscturrs o. The smhson Institute reru.
larry, and gives faithful account from time to lime 81
the doingn Of that establishment 4
II reflects ithflly from day TO day the sentiments Of
the Administration press Throughout the country, and
promptly answes dc objections and arguments ii our op
ponesits both In Washington and elsewhere. NJ N
1ur NATIONAL Vino sa political Journal whose Mace
the rends Of the Administration Of TxyIoRca-
-fost masters and all others who may send n tho
money for Eve daIles will receive copy Rfatsr Ave
triwsskes one copy sra's-asd for kvs wesklIss,
No subscription received or less than six mouths
1- No letters taken out unless postage 10 paid
they do not wish 70 lose their money. II, 4 =.
ey, or they will not be attended 10. n rs n w ~
no letters ordering the paper confaninx nlversr-
snls mast be directed NTo the Publisher u De NAton
n somnanlcs.isns Or Ias.rlen AZ ne PsPsn ~
nissiions mus DO sddrssNd 70 lhe EpF gfths EAopal
WnB" and must DO postp~d, OF they VIII not b nkep
(. H2-No drop letter aiken .oas, ifncl prepaid.
Au money sent vlli be credited q hrpsr vslus IN
f'--re'T' IVY ssH ffk n 30 Z. tsH " m fitEt W.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

The New Orleans Crescent Of March "a, contains
the following intelligence.
Mexico to the llth of March. BY what we can
learn from these papers, the Santanisia movement
has not gained much strength since our last adyices
On the occasion OF debating In Congress- the resolu-
tons relative to the return Of the cxparated chief
tain, Col. Navarro submitted long communication
| in defence Of his own conduct and that Of Santa
Anna. On the night Of the 9Th the notorious Gen.
Perdigon Garny was arrested, and would he sent To
Puebln. He was suspected Of being the leader In an
anticipated insurrccti0n.
Two free schools have been established In the State
| Of Pnebla
News from Mazatlan to Feb 26th represents
the California emigration continuing vigorously US
ever. The "Maria del Rosario was 10 leave on the
18th, with 70 passengers and o crew Of Is
| GUADALAJARA.--El Correo advises Mexicans mol
TO 60 to California, In consideration Of General
Smiths order forbdding foreigners to trcspass ut the
mines.
| GuEnRERo.--The district of Coyuca has declared
| itself an integral part Of the State Of Guerrero
renouncing all connection with the Government ol
| Mchoacan.
| ALvAnApo.--The authorities of this town have
pettioned Congress 10 open the port to foreign COM
1 merce.
| puEpLA.-The Legislature of this State has passed
resolutions adverse 10 Santa Anna's return. The
same has been done by Vera Cruz, Jalisco and San
Luis. ssS
| DErEssrvE MrAsunEs.--It Is suggested that the
| Legislatures of tho States Of CoahIia, chihuahua
Nueyo Leon, san Louis Potosl, Slnaoa, sonora and
Zacatecas, should each appoint committee, to
meet In the city Of Leona vicario, (Sao,) for the
purpose Of adopting some general plan Of defence
| against the Indians The Legislature Of Durango has
authorized the purchase Of 1900 muskes, to be used
| against the savages.
CHIHuAHuA.-D. Angel Trims has become Cover.
| nor Of this State
| KrLLED.-The famous criminal, Carlos Toral was
killed whilerying to nvoid arrest.
i RAiLRoAD.-The materials for tho construction oil
the Railroad between Tacnbaya and the capital are
almost all In Vera Cruz and tho work win speedily
| be pushed TO conclusion.
/ GEN. SMITH's ORDER--Gcn. Smiths order was
received in Mazatlan, and caused some excitement
.but In spite of this" snys a letter from that port
dated the 18th ult, Hthe Peruvian bark Fanny will
leave In few days for California, with $50 passen.
gers" The Fanny smiled on the 18th, and ST.. Mon.
eagudo, IN officer Of the government, went In her
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

We are requested to publish the follow
ing paragraph, for the information Of those
whom il may concern. - National Iphig.
During the press Of public business attending the
commencement Of new Administration, the Sec
rotary Of the Interior has been called upon 10 organ
lie tho Home Department Of the Governments and
the better to enable him TO do so, the Secretary Of
State has until this period, taken charge Of oil up.
plcations relating to the Offices Of Marshals and
District Attorneys. The organization Of the Homo
Department now enables the Executive to relieve
the State Department Of these applications, and 10
future all recommendations relating to the appoint.
ment of Marshals and District Attorneys must b.
made TO the Home Department, to which an thu
past applications for such Offices are now transferred
mar 30--3t
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02
The Greatest Yet ont.

The 81. Louis Union says that letter Inns been
received in that city from California which states
that purity of men, who had heard OF q very rich
deposit OF gold somewhere In the mountains started
in search of with long train Of mules and way-
ons. The Indians hearing Of the design Of the men.
and wishing TO prevent their discovering tho mines
they were In search Of stationed themselves on the
top Of neighboring mountain, and as the train WINS
passing The base, rolled down upon II what thew
supposed 10 be number Of huge rocks which crush
ed In their course a number Of wagons and mules-
After the torrent had ceased the men were about 10
resume their journey, but seeing there was pecuii
ariiy In the appearance Of the rock, they were in
duced 10 examine them moro minutely when 10
their great surprise aud joy, they discovered Thai
each supposed rock was q vast mass Of gold.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02
0fs. The Onnositipn behaye tbemselves

8S- The Opposition behave themselves
precisely like beg CARS. They whine Out
their pitiable cond ition, and crave crust
from the table Of power to keep body and
soul together, and the moment they get what
they ask for, they turn round and insult the
giver the most gro IS language. See the Ian
guage and conduct Of the Opposition press
to the Administers ton for appointing loyal
and Bigger to Of ice in Virginia, for excn-
pli6cation Of this beggar-lke spirit.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02
cosNEcrICuir rLECTIoN.

To-day, an election, for members Of the
next Congress, viii take place in Connecti-
cut The result, we th ink, cannot be doubt
ful. The Wings must ucced, if they do their
duty. The very attempt Of the Democrats
to coalesce with the Free Sellers cannot fail
to rouse our friends to- sense Of their dan
ger, and Connecticut Wings have never yei
failed to sweep the s'tate, when they go to
the polls.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

0S- The Missouri Legislature is rapidly
verging to Whiggism, if the election Of the
Jefferson City Inquirer, Wing journal,
as the State printer, be any evidence in the
premises. We believe it is the first instance
in the history Of that Commonwealth.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

@s@ The country will rejoice that Mr..
Fremont has escaped from the tolls which
the SHOWS Of the Mother Mountains had
set for his feet His loss would have been
a national misfortune, for he has in store
many new triumphs for his country, as a
scientific explorer and geographical discov-
erer. We hope the next advices from him
will tell Of his safe arrival in California,
whittier his estimable family have gone to
Join him. HI.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

80 n ~ MONTREAL, March "a, 1873. v
Our private intelligence from the interior town
arms. This intelligence can be relied on. Numer-
Gus meetngs continue be held In various pnrts Of
Upper Canada, In relation to the Rebellion Losses
would have been ridden on rail at BeeviIe, but for
his hasiy departure. The Governor General WINS
treated with marked signs OF dsrespec at the con-
cert Of the Philharmonic Society, held at DONNIE
gamas Hotel. About eight hundred persons were
present. The Toronto papers aro warmly engaged
In discussing the annexation question.
Afairs are approaching crisis.-N " Herald.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

EMIGRATION TO THE WEsr.--A great many iaini-
lies leave New York the coming Spring for The West.
They cannot remain-the competition In trade is
very great and distressing. The foreigners come
here IN such numbers, and 1.-Two 20 much more eco
nomica ihan the native American that the hitter Is
obliged TO abandon his home and Preside. This Is
very hard; but see help for 1t long as thisim-
mense emigration is continued. The misery OF the
poorer classes In Europe will cause near 100000 this
year to leave for the United States The desire to
emigrnte TO America this year Is greater than ever
see no remedy for the New Yorker but 10 get lands
and turn farmer.--N. Y Mirror, 29h tit.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

LOVE- or THE Poor. The Locofoco Press IL eter-
nnlly prating Of their sympathy for tho poor yet we
find the Worcester Palladium, L. r., complaining,
and the complaint IL repeated by tho organs Of me
party, that Mr.. Warren, who has bean appointed IN
years since Not a word II alleged against his COM
potency OF integrity; poverty IL the only charge Lo,
cofoooiam alleges n0ninst him. Rhn. Nc1rs
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02
F1FBt Assistant Postmnl
Postmaster OF Charleeton. s, C.

HON. G. D. PENRosE.-We learn from q friend Of
the Hon. c. B, Penrose, Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury, TINT he 10 overrun with letters from his
numerous friends In Pennsylvania which he finds Il
entirely out Of his pswer TO answer. They may rest
assured however that II viii afford himpleasure ns
far as possible tn intend 10 their wishes. The office
OF Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury was estab-
liahed ut the close Of the last session Of Congress
and IL not entitled TO the ranking privilege All
letters on business with the Department should
therefore, be addressed to the Secretary of the
Treasury Hon. William M Meredith. - Harris.
burg Telegraph
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

@5>The murderer, Windischgratz has, it
seems, stopped his murders Of the Hunga-
rians, on the receipt Of a note from the he
roic Kossuth, that the latter would retaliate
upon the Austrian officers who were his
prisoners Windischgratz has thus proved
himself to be, what every murderer is, an
arrant coward.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

Four melancholy trophies Of the progress Of virtue
and moderation under this Administration r lbidsm.
What will the four Democrats, reap
pointed to Office in Virginia, by Gen. TAr-
LoR, say to being called melancholy fro
miles!
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

I.rcrrsr on no LrcEssE--At tho recent election
In Vermont "a vote was taken to this question Of
License or mo License" for the sale Of spirituous
vote for restraint upon the sale. The Official
vote has just been declared and tappcnrs that there
were IL 81 votes for icensing and 1916 for mo
lcense.n There was thus majority Of II, 445 In
Phil Lndffirkr
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-02

We perceive that Mr.. Fitz Henry Warren, the
new Second Assistant Postmaster General Is labor
Ing zealously the work Of cutting of the heads oil
Democratic Postmasters The Democratic United
States Senate will probably be called upon to try the
same experiment upon HIM next winter Phil
Pennsylpanian.
A mistake, sir. He is merely Je6erso-
nianizing them. But what does the Penn
sylvanian mean by the last p ragraph'