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NUMBER l8.
WRITTEN FOR THE ABBEvrLLE BANNER)
EXHIBITION OF THE JUNIOR CLASS
OF ERSKINE COLLEGE.

Mr. Editor AS circumstances have
hitherto prevented, snatch this opportunl-
~ to send you very brief notice OF a late
exhibition at Erskine. it was fine even
ing in June, when few feecy clouds stood
here, and there, like sentlnels in the sheav-
ens slightly tinged with golden yellow
dimly reflected from days grand luminary,
as he was slow Iy retiring 20 his western
couch; that the company already collect
ed in our village, began to repair TO the
Church in cheerful groups. A kind OF
restless curiosity was manifest in every ono
present, to hear the young gentlemen IN
their first Hebut before the public, a bana
of music did much to heiehten the interest
Of the occasion. As its noies rung-out IN
merry peals on the evening breeze. the
crowd hastened to get seats. The building
was soon filed, one square of which was
crowded with female 6eautns, The britiianey
r.; % a..hAaa- ,iiaxeIEx,. was only equalled by
| their eyes, sparkling with 1ht6IIgencssand
affection. @'F - ''7es
After iiie assembly hsa hid become settled;
the hand.bills were distributed, and the
speeches delivered; each preceded by mn.
sic from the band procured for the occasion.
We know that in notices of this kind il 10
usual to puff without discrimination. But
we can say without any compuuctious visit.
ings Of conscience, and we think thataii
pres mt are Of the same opinion, that the
young men IN general did great credid to
themselves, 10 their instructors, and their
College. The style OF their composition
was i"rcible, and brilliant, the thought clear
Iy expressed, and the delivery was manly,
and pleasing. This class is rather small
in numbers; but if we had fair specimen
its hj' &c mems deGclen. in ability; and at.
tainmen,s. While Erskine can produce
such speeches from her Juniors, che has
nothing TO fear. Her cour.e is onward
and upward; and in the face Of all the
difficulties with which she has 10 contend,
she is destined to occupy proud position
on the list Of literary institutions, in our
great nation. .r.. ,-...
This College is recommended by peculiar
Advantages. IL is situated in healthy,
delightful part Of the District, almost en-.
lirely free, from most of those temptations
10 which youth is generally exposed. in
College; and directed by learned and
able FucuIty. Since this is undeniably
true, why has she not more liberal sup.
PoIt from our own District. Has proud old
Abbevile no District pride1 Has she no
sons 10 educa,e' AuDrroR.
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By II. sLeroN-Sou.n Carolina and
Georgia have one common interest-let
thrm be united in deteoding that interest.
As sister, States, they will he found march
ing hand in hand 10 sustain Southern prin-
cipIes. .%.s.zg ,s.E
By Charles M. PelOt-The 4,h of July
l776: The birthday Of freedom, maysit he
celebrated as such without change nine
hundred and fifiy-nipe years hence, and
then let 3itsp participan,s consider if any
change unnecessary. -
By Col. McGoDen.-The Goodies. OF
Libersy: The hir and beautiful deity oi
our ancestors; she lrowns with equal dis
pleasure on oppression upon the one side.
and disorganizing Iicen.iousness on the
other.
By Gen. Taylor: A brave, val
liant and good officer, once The pride of bis
country, which caused HIM to be elected
President Of these uniied Sta,es., Te
asaia siasSsssisilI!A hs ass soa oaslsd hin as,
end OF his cabinet. l'.1.al s.s..s -.-
BY James X. Polk: Distin,
guished no. less by the exalted position he
occupied. than by the eminen, services rem
dered his cou,ry. Amid the thanks and
blessings Of his couniryuaea he descended
from the highest Office in the gif, Of the
peopies = and the glory Of his own actions
lighted Rim5to the tomb"
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EARLY MAnR1AaEs.-We are most de.
cldedly in favor of ea.ly marriages, and we
say 10 our readers, if you form q strong at.
'achment 10 vir,uous female, marry early;
even If in moderate circumstances, still Ne
sny marry, for it is better to be poor than
wicked. Besides the curly marriage is
made by the heart, the seat Of .all;siucerity,
and il has been poetieally said shat both in
our life and lose there 10 .zbaf one spsangg.
time=-vielets snd forge, ms.nots bloDm but
,oncel A careful examination Of cEinipsl
salendars in Enrope has shown ikat Eshs
a ers AeFa tas IS, lSf i Is ia iscii s; sss;
marriage renders a man marc yirsuoas s Snd
more wise. The fatheFs Of i familv sE not
willing 70 blush beFors hiis scstiidfsn Ia Then
IT is also true that i'd tue mnunity q man
gets q degree of fsspeets 6ility. ffam ihe
iact OF having family VINO ;hasr slot
hushed his passions wheh shout tosTetort
insolently 10 another, at the remembfanee
Of bis childrenl All things, IN our hum.
Die experience and observatiou, lad IA 70
believe that the bes, thing man can 40 IL
TO marry early. We do nor say 1of fIirhtlv.
because there are hundred oT tie readsfs ef
the Banner, 10 whom thiss advice rnivht
properly apply. %
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MK: CIAy's ILLNESS The Bexinrton
tky:1 Observer Of the 4,h ilnsta nt, says:
.Wshad painful rumor in ths civ YES.
terday, t4&tpur siinguished fal citizen.
ne. Clay. Had been severely stmeksd wi,h
cnoiefa at Ashland, and that hs was III 1 ve.
ry dangetqga condition. We are gYstified
g being ! ble sto contradict the rumor. Mr..
ghsly unwelI, az Was Mrs. CLAY
'allgs efday morning, but we learned in
sae evening, from the attending physician,
5neE both were entirely relieved"
lEN date ofihe above 90 nearlyscor,es.
rssess With the FIRST despatch received
lssts she subject, leads 10 The iaSerfsfapce
i1at th1e e only illness witfi which M.
es.saas lasel been afflicted, and ,hsre N,
70 cholsta in tho case Bal Sss.
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S.AsS" -. o'S e'i& W '"e
neop'e, and the glory OF his own actions
''sn'ea him''o the tomb "
E p ORT, ST.
OF THE COMMITTEE OF EXAMINATION
ON THEs EXERCISES OF THE
Hodges and Fuller lnstitntcs.
e: Greenaoeed, June a7iA-2sth, ls4s.
The Committee gave their undivided al.
teniion 10 tho exercises 0f the pupils in the
severai departments OF the.e Schools, and
e prssss their entire, ss.n.istac.ion and ap-
frosai ,.lIs ipfs the petiormnlces.: se,-.9s
le ~ on! fepnrt, w.ssviti notice the order
81 Ass.inst.on inning WIN Inc Female
ssnool. ssx A..er an apPropr.a,s hymn hdtl
oan;ea ,bs s Il, mas, ~ sAsas, !s secom
IN. Rev ~ NJ IS 8
c.;S,mni,snc.d w,h sneIlina srv a,.a..s.
'pphy, and proceedsdE "a iha h;uhsr sIssas.
in seeournphy. history If son,h c,rnI;n.
history Of Enpiand. EnaI;sh Gra,nmar'
rhetoric. sarithmetic. 3aioe6ra.. astronomy
lohilosophv.c and afs in,e,ysts .rsr.;.s. y y,
The piuno-aii Of (which were heard with
no small degree of pleasure. The oue..
lions nropoundsd 10 The Young ladies were
unusun.ly full. and IN ]. ANSWERS were or
promptly and rnrrec,Iv g;yen a. n <a,;.fv ne e
iha, M isr as ,hss had nd ,,nSsd' ,hew % ,ysrs ns
thoroughly acquainted with the various
branches upomsxvhich they were xamined.
The pe,iormsIBces of the young ladies on
the pinno wsse highly sa,ista Glory, showing
rapid i,ne.sssmen'. ii. several of them had
drawing a id painting we,e also exhibited,
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lN the hsnd 70 bSnd comba,s 30, tween The
French and siians, the iattef .se ~ = "a
snow 9 .des "a supsriority in ths!us4 ofths
oayonss Ga'ibaldps' legion storned 4 cas.
mo W. . a party Of tho French were post.
sd, en- in the face Of a murderous Gre 1iem
" indows, eatsred i and bsyonsttsd M.
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VOLUME VI.
Published every Saturday Morning
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!. The day aoe celebrate.-Hnllowed by
a recollection of Inc deeds Of our ancestors
when we cease 10 honor The one or to arpre.
ciate the other, then indeed will our liuer
ties have passed away.
2. Our Couat,y.-'rhe radia,ing poih,
ofscivil and religious liberty, and an lnsy-
lnp laz ihA 0iiasise ssgrrass llatisee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
Valuable Lots Cor Sale.

WILL offer at public sale, at Mr. MIcClunu's
Hotel, on Saturday the Goth day of May no1s.
The portion Of my Lands adjoining Staunton living
between The Virginia Institution and the Old Win,
chester Road They have been laid off into LOIS.
several of which afford fine building situations, and
bound on both roads,
Lot No. |, Opposite the Institution Gats,) con
tans
Five Acres, Three ROOds and Seventeen Perthes,
and has small BARN upon it,
Lot NO. z, Opposite the residence of Pike Pow
ers, Esq } contains SEVEN ACRES, ROODS
and 80 PERCHES.
Lot No, 8, contains ACRES, 3 ROODS and
% PERCHES.
Lot No. 4, contains ACRES, ROODS and
90 PERCHES.
Lot No. S, contains 8 ACRES, 2 ROODS and
81 PERCHES.
TERMS.-One fourth cash, on the LIST day Of
August, or when possession is given-the balance
IN three equal annual insalments, with interest
KENYON HARPER
Stsunton, April IS, IS49-tds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25

eo- The Lynohburg ViIginian notice. an article
which appeared in this paper of the lih inst on
the subject ofthe Railroad and make. the following
remarks, which we commend to the attention Of
our readers:
"Stsunton is fayorite of the Commonwealth,
and rarely asks in vain. The Legislature has done
great deal for the town and county, and the Spec
tator is justified in calling upon the freeholdes ia
respond tn the aciion Of the county court to raise
twenty thousand dollars, in five instalments, to be
invested in stock of the Louisa Railroad, extended
from the Western terminuso of the Tunnel to Staun-
ton. The dividends on this amount of stock would
lessen the taxes of the county ifhereshoud beeven
hesitation in raising enough money to make the
small portion of the road necessary TO connect Staun
ton with Richmond, we hope common decency will
prevent Augusta from asking any thing more of the
State"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25

LEAN AND FAT.-It now appears that Mr.. Nc
Gaughey was not rejected by the Senate, as Gov
ernor of Minnesota, on the ground of his opposition
to the Mexican war, but for of very singu-
lar character, suggested by the Indiana Senators,
Messrs. Bright and Whitcomb. We gather from
the Cincinnati Chronicle, that these sages gave the
following ,ceighty reasons for opposition:
"That MIR. hcGaughey, being man of small
physical proportions, could not make that imposing
impression in treaties with Indians which would be
produced by men Of more giant like stature!''
Upon this, the Louisville Couriers Justly severe.
Ii gives the following the rule of action necessa-
ry 10 be observed hereafter according TO the idea OF
the Indiana Senators:
''When an application for office is made to the
heads of departments, the questions asked are : SIS
he honest-is he capableP
"When a nomination is sent to the Senate we
suppose the question will be: lis he fats he tall
is he man of corporal dimencions and feshy
magnitude p"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25

PROGRESS OF FEELING IN Prelinina-
ry meetings have been held in Montreal for the or
ganlzation of National Convention of the two
Canadas, to take into consideration the present con-
dion of those colonies and tho propriety and neces
sity of changing their existing f1rm Of government
This Convention, as we learn from correspondent
of the New York Herald, will consist of a certain
number Of delegates, equal in numerical strength 10
the present House ofAssembly and TO be elected as
the latter now are by the sufrages of the various cit
les, counties, and boroughs, at present eligible to re-
turn representative to Parliament The Conven-
ton Is TO meet at some central point in the Prov
lnce Kingston is considered the place most like
ly TO be selected. They will take into consdera-
ton the affairs Of the Province and report thereon
| TO their constituents, leaving i, with the people
what course to pursue. Their first act, it is sup
| posed, will be TO petition the Queen to withhold
| her assent from the rebellion Losses Bill"
Then contest will spring up between those ad-
vocatng federal union of all British America and
those for annexation 10 the u. States Halifax and
ST Johns it ia said are favorable to annexation
The Convention has been styled the "British
League" Much excitement prevails in Montreal
since the arrival of the last steamer in consequence
of the inquiry instituted in the House of Commons
relative 10 the Rebellion Losses Bill. The remarks
of the Lond. Times, recommending the loyal inhab-
tants Of the colony to make the best of the matter,
and submit to the chances, is universally condemn
ed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
G5>Some Of our friends have been amusing Their

selves by crticsing little article in last pa.
per, in reference to remarkable parsonage who
had made his appearance in our town. Commit
merit TO prison is rather rough mode of exhibiting
sympathy" say our sharp-sighted friends. So far
as our immediate vicinity is concerned, the critic
csm is without force, but for the benefit of persons
at distance, we would state that the Jail of Au-
gusta is one Of the finest houses in Staunton, and
the Jailor one of our most generous and benevolent
citizens. Doubtless there are many in our midst
who, IL confined for short time in palace of 8
prison, would manifest quite as much reluctance tC
depart as did the poor cosmopolte who enjoyed thu
hr,vy for one night only.
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THE ELECTION.

Tomorrow is the day o! election, and so far as
the result is concerned might content ourselves
with simply reminding all Of the fact Since tho
publication Of our last, however, two highly respect
able and intelligent gentlemen, ia COB BAYLOR and
SHELroK S. Asrrr. Esqrs., have been announced
as the Democratic candidates for the LeGisature-
Such an announcement might have been expected
aud distinctly reveals the game which has been
played. Having failed to get up an excitement a
gainst the old delegates sufficient to induce two
new Wing candidates into the field, the announce
ment of Messrs. BAYLOR and AnNEY on the very
eve of the election, will do no good, and the whole
plot will doubtless meet with the success which i,
merits.
Sensible men can now perceive the intent of all
the ado which has been made by certain Democrats
about the Conway Resolutions and their eandor
will be duly appreciated.
We ale a little surprised that any one should
have eliminated that the bringing on, Of Democrat
| ic candidates for the Legislature was sudden
thing" We entertain no such idea. The ''thing'
was contemplated alb initio as is evinced by theil
refusal to sustain Col. RANKIN, an avowed Conway
Resolutionist. The revival Of the White Basi.
question Is mere sham, entirely foreign to the is
sue before the people, and designed merely as an
excuse for their opposition to COL RAnKIK
We would urge upon the Whgs the necessity
of a full attendance AT the Polls. The Democrats
will be out to man, and We should moi be so con-
fdent of success as to neglect our duty Let every
wing be present, and our word for it, Messrs
BAYLOR and ABSEy, and the Conway Resolutions
will receive most overwhelming defeat from the
intelligent voters of Augusta.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Europa which sailed from Liv-
erpool on the 9TH and arrived at New York on the
evening of the 10Th inst, brought the following in
,erestiug intelligence.
AUSTRIA AND IrAEY-The most important m
telligence is from Italy. At the sailing of the Mis-
CARA it will be remembered that war was impead-
ing IN the North Of Italy, and it was anticipated
that either the Austrians or the Piedmontese would
Immediately cross the Ticino boundary. In brief
fortnight Charles Albert has fought and been con-
quered, and is now an abdicated King, and has
taken refuge in either Madrid or Lisbon. The
Austrians passed the Ticino simultaneously with
tho Piedmontese, who speedily fell back, and three
successive battles ensued. In the latter, on the
planes Of Vercelli, the Austrans were completely
victorious.
In the last battle, on the 24th ut the main body
| Of the Ausrisns, some so 600 strong encountered
Charles Albert near Moraro. The Piedmon,cse APP
peared to have been of more than equal force. The
battle fought with terrible obstinacy, and al
though we hear from many quarters that the i,al-
ans shrunk from the contest it is said that Charles
Albert behaved with the most distinguished bravery
butEndirg the day was going against him he seems
TO have sought every opportunity TO meet his death
on the battle field, and whatever may be the YER
dict Of history TO his past conduct, certain it is
that nothing has advanced his public life So much
as this last act.
souciai impression HOW is, OF was al last &c
counts, that the Pope would again be permitted tt
return to Rome.
The war in Hungary continues TO rage with un
abated violence.
/ The King of Prussia is said to have been elected
Emperor Of Germany.
At The last accounts France was quiet and tn,
new government daily gaining strength and conf
dence.
War in Denmark seems inevitable, and extensiv,
preparations are making to that end
The accounts from India are that Lord Cough
having effected junction with General Whsh
had been enabled TO rout the Sikhs completely -
Their final defeat took place at or near Gaz,erat
Ireland continues in depressed condition
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The New STATES AND TERRIroRiEs.-A vii
ter in the New York Observer saws:

IL is tar too common among people Of the older
States TO think that wisdom and virtue will die with
them Their brethren in new countries are COM
monty not grossly vicious or ignorant. Any man
can find more nallible signs of low vice and mise
ny In one hour, in any of our large Atlantic cities,
than he can find in twelve months in Texas, New
Mexico, California, Oregon, Nebraska, OF Mineso-
ia. There is less risk of robbery or murder in ly-
ing down In Minnesota or Texas, and sleeping in a
cabin with an unfastened door, than in hotel in
one OF our large cities with lock to every ROOM
readily admit that in most Of our rev settlements
there is lack of the elegancies and Injuries ofe,
and In some cases of the comforts Of life but every
where you may find much sturdy independence Of
character, and the natural virtues in cheering de-
gree. 1t Is not wild conjecture that the man
who shall be President of the United States in the
year 1900 is now setting his traps or pursuing his
game in Nebraska by day and reading his books
by torchlight at night. His library may moi ex-
coed sir volumes, 'but beware of the man Of one
| book"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25

TIE LATEST IMPosIrIoN.-Most Of the New
York papers have Of late contained notices Of the
strange animal said to have been captured on the
Mountains of California by Col. Fremont, and for
which nauralists have been unable to find a name.
This nondescript which Is said to be made up of
parts resembling the horse, camel, buffalo, ele-
plant and deer, has been exhibition in New
York for several weeks past and has been seen by
thousands, the editor Of the Courier says he will
not pretend to guess how many thousands OF per
sons, at quarter ola dollar head. II now appears
that the "California NoDdescript" is nothing more
or less than uery common horse, with some disease
Of The skin which changes his coat. To make it
more attractive the hair Of the main and tail have
been pulled out, which gives it the neck Of the deer
and the tail of the elephant. 1t is not at all likely
that the animal ever saw the mountains of Califor
MIA.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25
COLORED DAGUERREOTYPEs.

vIN1IE subscriber would inform the public that h.
will remain in Staunon but short time lon0
er. AS a number ofpersons have engaged ,heir
DAGUERREOTYPES who as YET have not
found it convenient to for them he respectfully
recommends them 10 call soon, as he flatters him
self that an opportunity will soon be afforded
them to get their likencsses which will compare
with his, either in point ofaccuracy, beauty, color
ing or the neness of the delineation of the texture
TO the truth Of which he thinks the work he has dop%
here will sufficiently testify.
He has yet fine collection of LOCKETS which
he will sell at the lowest prices.
Ey Room, as heretofore, in the New Builds
ing adjoining the Virginia Hotel.
r. PLATr.
Siaunt,n, April Il, lS49.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25

IMPORTANT LGw.-The attention Of voters is in
vitcd to a new act Off Legislature, which enables
voters who have been returned delinquent 10 pay
their taxes to thocommissloners Of election. The
following is an outline oft:
220. An act defining the duties Of officers con-
ducting election precincts in certain cases Requr-
es those officers TO receive the revenue tax from per
sons returned delinquent, and TO note that fact and
the amount on the back Of the pcllbook and receipt
to the person for the same; the officers to pay the
amount collected to the clerks ftheir county conrte
who are TO account therefor TO the auditor. The
officers are also 10 receive the revenue tax on the
day OK election from voters assessed and not return
ed delinquent, and pay the same the sheriff.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25

The Union points to the National Wings list Of
Appointments ofDeputy Posimasters, by the Pres
idens and the Postmaster General, evidence that
Democratic PostmasteTs prescribed for political
opinions sake We are authorized to say, that no;
single removal has been made in the Post Office
Department by the present Administration, except
for cause, and were it necessary for just admins
ration Of the duties Of that Department, that the
cause Of removal from office should be made known
to the country, il would be promptly and fearlessly
done in every case. The Administration Of Gen
Taylor asks for no favors and shrink from no respon-
sibility, 1t is guided in all lis acts by sole regard
so justice and the public good.'-Nation0I Wing d
11M.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-25

0o- Tuesday next, May lst, will be stirring
day in town.--In the first place, tho Spring
term of the United States District Court common
ces its session that day. and, as usual, will draw
TO Stanton many strangers from various parts of
Western Virginia. Secondly, the orders Of Odd
Fellows and Sons Of Temperance propose having a
procession and public addresses on that day and
last, though by no means least in importance, the
gallant officers of the three Militia Regiments in
al training.