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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

New Glass or FnuGRAETs.--We met a few
days since, an intelligent farmer from the province
of New Brunswick who was then tour of OBJ
servaion, for the purpose of locating in our State
He informs that thousands Of mechanics, labor
CTS. farmers, and tradesmen settling up their
affairs in the province and about starting for the
u. States and that two-thirds of them, especial
ly the agricultural portion, would settle in the
Western States. Last year, it was said, on the
floor Of the House Of Commons, that over 10000
persons left the province and il is estimated that
1900 will leave this year. Every steamer that
arrives at Boston from St. Johns, brings hundreds
This immense emigration is caused by the policy
pursued by the mother country toward The colonies
in Withdrawing the protection hitherto extended TO
Them. The recent notifications in the tariff have
struck death blow to their export trade.-DctroH
Free Press.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

DISASTER on THE HUDsoN RIyER.-The steam
or Empire, which left New York on Thursday e.
vening the 18th for Albany ard Troy was run in
to about 10 O'Clock at night near Newburgh, by a
schooner heavily ladened with lumber. The steamer
struck the forward gang way and began,
rs soon as struck, TO sink rapidly that in a few
minutes the water reached the state room deck
The buOyancy Of the freight between this and the
main deck caused her then to settle more gradually,
which enabled :he steamer Rip Van Wrinkle (only
short distance asern) TO get alongside and relieve
many Of the passengers from their perous situation.
The disabled steamer was then taken in tow and
carried 10 the fats Off Ncwburg where she sunk to
the bottom, leaving hesalOondeckab above water. Pre-
vious 10 tie arrival Of the Rip Van Wrinkle num-
Der ofboats were despatched to the relief Of The pas
sengeTs from Eewburg, whose inhabitants were ap-
priced OF :he unfortunate occurrence by the shrieks
and lamentations Of those on the wreck.
The Empire al tic time Of the disaster, was
crowded with passengers. Some few ofthcm dur
ing the panic that followed, jumped into the river
and lost their lives in ondeavorng TO reach the shore
while some others failed to escape from the cabin
until they were overwhelmed by the water.
The passengers escaped with very lltlleand some
with no clothing whatever, except their night
clothes. All the baggage and freight went down
with the boat.
At the latest date from Newbum eighteen bod
les had been recovered and Corone5's Inquest wa.
engaged in investigating the circumstances Of this
sad disaster.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

GS' Seldom have we employed a moro cheerful
pen, OF ndited more willing article, than these re-
turns have called for. We are proud 10 inform our
numerous exchanges from various counties, that
Augusta has done her duty. We have escaped tho
jeers Of some Of them, which wo would have
met, had 1t been our lot to record failure to
authorize the Court of tho County to subscribe
the $4,000. The necessity of resentinp the
taunts upon our people, or defending their refu
sal to do so reasonable thing for benefits so i'm
por'snt Ga very up hill business, by the way y has
been avoided. Although not doubling the result
for some weeks, we find facts far more agreeable
than simple belief; and now, feel like clamberino
TO the top of the proud little mountain close bv and
ringing out at the top of our voicc-NVel done old
Augusta single regret might DO encountered
that higher and prouder hill would prevent our
congratulating the "Bauner Precnct.n We in
du'ge however, no spirit of exultation in rerard n
those differing from upon the true interests If the
County Freedom ofo opinion upon all subjects. ia
the glory OF our institutions. Honest and bonor,bla
motives are conceded to all and now that tho ones
lion Is settled, we look for ready acquiescence and
cooperation in tho will of the legal majority. leoaI-
ly expressed. The vote affords evidence to believe
that larger amount would have received the sane.
ton of the people.
The County Court, at its present term, will Is.
sue an order summonng all the Justices to tho June
Court, for the purpose of carrying out the wshs Of
the people. After this last period, books will he
opened for subscription and we anticipate speedv
contracts. We learn that Northern Capitalists.
satisfied of the value Of the stock, will be found ID
subscribe literally
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30
SENATOR BENTON AT HOME.

Since the arrival Of Mr.. Senator Benton at ST.
Louis he has published an Appeal to the people of
Missouri, which we copy from the ST. Louis Repub-
lican, as follows National Lntelligeacer.
TO THE PEOPLE OF MISSOURI
The General Assembly of our State at its late
session. adopted certain resolutions on the subject of
slavery, and gave me instructions TO oboy thom.-
From this command iappeal to the People of Mis-
souri-the whole tody Of the People-and, if they
confirm the instructions. shall give them oppor
tunity TO find Senator to carry their will into eff
feet, cannot dcany thing to dissolve this Union,
OF TO array one-hali OF it against the other
do no, admit dissolution OF the Union to be a
remedy, to represented by statesmen, for the dis
eases of the body polite, any more than admit
death or suicide To be remedy TO be prescribed by
physicians for the disease of the natural body. Cure
and not kill, is the only remedy which my mind
can contemplate in either case.
l think il probable, from what I observe, that
there are many citizens-good friends to the harmo
ny and stability this Union-who do not the
Missouri instructions and their prototype, the Cal
houn address, in the same light that it, and in
the light in hich 1t is seen by ohefs who best
derstand it. For the information of such citizens
and 10 let them see the next step in thismovement,
and where it is intended 10 end, herewith suhoin
copy of the Accomac resolutions lately adopted in
that county of Virginia, and fully endorsed by the
Richmond Enquirer as the voice OF the South.
do not produce these resolutions for the purpose
arraigning them the contrary, see something in
them TO admire, us being bold and open, and to the
true Interpretation and legitimate sequence of tho
! Calhoun movement. ] consider the Calhoun adj
dress and its offspring the Missouri instructions, as
fundamentally wrong but. 10 those whO think then
| right, the Accomac resolutions are also right, and
should be Immediately initiated by similar resou
tons in Missouri produce them to enable the
people Of Missouri to what it is to which their
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is they have instructed me to do.
! appeal from these instructions to the People Of
Missouri--the whole body of the People-and in
due time will give my reasons for doing so. 1t is
question above party, and goes 10 the whole people
In that point Of view the Accomac resolutions pre-
sent it, and present it truly, and shall do the same
shall abide the decision of the whole people, and
nothing less. Respectfully,
THOMAS II. BENTON.
ST. LOUIS, May 9, 1S49
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30
ST. Louis, May 9, lS49.

DEATH OF MAJOR GENERAL WoRTH-The ar
rival Of the steamer Portland, from Lavaca this
morning, b:lngs intelligence of the death of one of
the most distinguished men Of this country. Mai
Gen. w. j. Worth died in San Antonio on Tues
day last, the 9Th inst, at half past one o'clock, p
NJ 1t should he Monday the 9TH. lie had been
taken seriously sick, we learn only the previous
day, though he had been quite unwell with diar-
rhGa from the time he left New Orleans, and CON
tinued so till he reached San Antonio, which was
but few days before his DEATH He was far from
well when he passed through this city, and was SO
much indsposed at Indianola that the boat was
detained there part Of day on his account, before
proceeding to Port Lavaca. A servant belonging
TO his escort died of Cholera on the road little a
bove Victoria.
/, is presumed though not certainly known, that
the disease Of which Gen. Worth died, was the
cholera. Immediately upon his DEATH an express
was despatched, which arrived at Fort Lavaca on
Wednesday, at one o'clock, being just twenty four
hours on the way. We cannot learn any par,icu-
lars of the sickness and death of this distinguished
officeT-these probably given in the dispatches
now :her way 10 Washington.
BY this affecting dspcnsation Gen Worth's fam
lily have been thus suddenly deprived of their pro-
tec,or, almost as soon as they had arrived at the
point of destination, where they anticipated resi-
dence for some time to come and the whole coun-
try deprived of the services of man whose bril-
liant achievements are dcservedly the pride OF the
people, and will adorn the pages of our history to a
remote generation. The death of such man is
truly national bereavement, and will undoubted-
~ be followed with demonstrations of mourning
throughout the whole Union. Gen. Worth's fam
lily we believe, consisted Of Mrs. Worth and two
daughters CatgestOn .Ne1cs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

CURE OF CANcEE.-Perhaps ] can confer IA
vor on some Of your subscribers, by giving very
simple, and efectua cure for Cancers. The ex-
tract of wood sorrel used as plaster through the
day. and slippery elm bark at night, will cure any
that has liberated, that has not live skin
over it, in that case the skin sh ould be broken in
some way. TO burn piece Of punk on the place,
is good method, then apply The saive, as before
directed. The extract is obtained, simply by pound
ing the common sorre in mortar, or other vessel
and pressing out the juice, then put it in a pewter
dish or basin, and place it in the sun, until it dries
to the consstence of tar, when it is fit for useIp-
diana State Journal
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

The Cincinnati Times says :-"Thrcc Home
pathc physicians report their cases Of cholera from
20ih April up 10 tie 18th Of May, to number one
hundred and fifty two, Of which there has only been
one death. Another Homeopathic practitioner re-
ports for the last two weeks lightweight cases Of
cholera in his pracce.and no death. Besides these,
we learn that there arc eight other Homeopathic
practitioners, who have been emincndy successful.
None cE the above, nc understand, have been TO-
ported 10 the board Of health. The ratio Of cures TO
cases treated in this city, by Homeopathy, so far as
we have learned, are about the same compared with
those under Allopathc treatment, as is generally
found cvcIywherc-tIat is TO say, as ten to one in
favor Of the new system"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

SENTENCE or DRAYToE, SEARS AID Ton HAHD.
-Drayton and Sears, the negro abductors, who had
been acquitted Of the larceny Of the slaves found
board the schooner Pearl, were convicted in the u.
S. Circuit Court at Washington, on Wednesday
last transporting said slaves ont of the District
of Columbia, and sentenced DraytoD 10 pay fine
of $40 $50 being at the rate Of $40 for each slave,
and Sears $1,000, or 500 for each slave
Jacob Shuster, alias Tom Hand, convicted of
robbing the Patent Office Of the Government jew
els was sentenced at the time, TO three years.
imprisonment at hard labor in the Pcnitentiary.
-Baltiuoyc american.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

A CAPITAL HIT.-We are indebted to ourfriend
Syme of the Petersburg intelligencer for Of the
best retorts we have seen this season. Here il
is:
''THE AUTomAToN PREsiDENT."-The Loco
Focos call Gen Taylor the"Automaton President"
Well we won't quarrel about names, but merely
remark that our Automaton, like Malzell's Chess
player, beats all with whom he contends. He beat
the Indians in three wars--he beat the Nexicans
in four 6attles--he beat Lewis Cass into Jelly,
and that too without raising the perspration by the
effort, and now sdrving the Loco Focos from near
ly all their POSTS. He is splendid "Automa-
ton !"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

a PoRTRAIT.-ln recent conversation about
great men, one gentleman asked another if he had
ever seen Col. Benton and if So to describe him.
"Why," said the interrogatcd, whether sitting,
standing or walking the Missouri Senator looks as
II he were carrying on an inward and gentle Jomon-
STRANGE with himself for being ofso much more con
sequence in The world than any body else" The
more this portrait is examined, the more correct and
iliellke will it appear.-sN o. Bulletin.
The objection 10 this portrait is lis striking like
ness 10 great many other great men.-R. wig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

MEs. FARNHAM.-Ths enterprisng LADY start
ed for California on Saturday the 10Th. After all
her efforts she had TO leave with very small num-
Der OF ladies accompanying her. The following sfo
the names OF all the ladies that sailed in the Ange-
lique; Miss Sampson, Mrs Barker, Mrs. Griswold,
and Mrs. Farnham
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

Col. BENToN's APPEAL.-We publish in an
othor column The Appeal of Col BENTON to the
people of Missouri on the subject of the Wimot
Proviso As will be seen, he does not approve the
spirit of the Virginia resolutions any more than the
Calhoun Address, good Democrat though he be,
and therefore, Of course, peculiarly orthodox on the
Slavery question. Indeed he goes Gas far as the
farthest" in his determination to preserve the Union
lnvioaie, the Proviso to the contrary notwithsand-
ing. Ills course may be liable to censufo in somo
respects, but it is interesting to observe the faint
condemnation he receives from those quarters which
have been most violent in their denunciatons Of
Messrs. Pendleton, Scott and others, whose views
do not go the length Of his.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

TOBACCO AND MoRTALIrY-At meeting Of
the Academic DIES Sciences, a paper was brought
forward by NJ. Carbonne, upon the effect Of To-
bacco on the workrncn employed TO make cigars
and prepare tobacco 1t would appear that out Of
40 females whose husbands followed the occupa-
ton, 65G had twins; but with regard to health, out
of 1000 workmen, $40 became emaciated 10 the
highest degree, and 81 IN a secondary manner
French paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

Tnz CASE WELL STATED--Thc Union headsau
artice-"Jhe Infamous System of Prescription"
This is the first time, VIC believe, that, in twenty
odd years. the organ Of the late dominant party ov
or called The turning out of Office holders by so harsh
name. But if the removals made by Gen Fay
lor are "inlamOus," what must he said ofths course
pursued by jackson, Van Buren, and Polk-sa!eg.
Lf0zeLie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

The I.ocofoco papers predict a want Of Wing
harmony in the next Congress We wonder if lbey
anticipate Locofoco harmony in that body. Now
that the Locofocosn and the Aboitionism Of the
non slavcho ding States arc resolving themselves
into pair Of Siamcse twins. what are the prObabll
itea Of union and concert between tie Locofocoism
Of the North and the Locofocoisin Of the South E
LcuisuiIe Journal
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

GUARD AGAINST PaBuArURE BURNL.-A learn
cd Belgian, NJ. MaiOple has recently discoved very
simple means Of Distinguishing between real and
apparent death. 1t consists in creating small burn
If there is life, blister always formed even in the
absence Of apparent insensbillty. Ifdeath has al
ready INTERVIEWED, nothing Of the kind occurs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

DESTRUCTION OF THE PfrEs ARREsTgp.-E
North Carolina print says that tho insect which de-
srOyed, for two seasons past, so many of the Iona
leaved pines, received check from the frost ea5
snow OF the loih OF April, and that large nv
which attacks and kills the insect has lsfoI sn,ns
cd in immense swarms Nf' :.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

TIE PUBLIC GARDEN at this place is now sup
Plyingour Market with early vegetables Of all kinds.
IT is open to visitors and will soon become DELIGHT
full place of resort. We are indebted TO the enier.
prsing Proprietor, Mr.. EEDoH, for dish Of fine
CucumLe,1
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

o.. AT the late Convention Of tho Episcopal
church Tor the Diocese Of Virginia the appointment
OF Bishop Johns 10 the Presidency of William ahd
Mays College, was considered and confirmed witt
the roviso that the Bishop and Assistant BishotJ.
on further thought and inquiry, find that the cause
Of religion and literature will DO promoted by il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILRoAD-The
Stockholders Of this Company met at Warrenton
on the 9th inst. and organized.
Geo. H. smoot was elected President and VIM
j.. Powell and Henry Dangerfcld woro elected Di-
rectors. The Salary Of the President was fixed az
$1,000 and travelling expenses.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

o. AT meeting Of the Directors, on Wcdnes-
day last, JAMES NELSON, Esq, was elected Pres
ident Of the Branch Bank Of thc Valley st this
place.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

AMERICAN BENEvoLEHcE-Thea aggregate in
come for the year le4S of the various religious and
benevolent societies, whose anniversaries have re-
Gently been held in New York is stated to have been
much greater than in any previous year. What
this income was the following table will show
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

O. The trial of Rev. THOMAS j. BURRoUGHs
for shooting J. y. BlsHop was concluded on the
18Th inst, when the jury brought in verdict Of
acquital on the ground that he had acted altogeth
er in sefdafence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

Ten thousand emigrants from Germany have been
engaged by the North American Land Company
acting in conjunction with companies in London and
Germany, and will arrive in this country during
the present season.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30
THE EUE AND CRY.

Ever since the Inauguration of Gen. T,Y1.op ,vn
have heard nothing from the opposition but the crv
OIL prescription, until the country has become weary
and disguised by the clamor The cause of the hub
hub, IS, that Of the multitude Of public offices I'M
der the Federal Government, all of which b,va
heretofore been held by Locofocos, few, compara.
lively, have been bestowed upon members OF the
Wing party. For this equitable course which was
demanded by every consideration of Justice and pa-
triotsm, the President and his Cabinet have hoe,
denounced In the bitterest terms and almost every
ep''het of abuse has been heaped upon them. The
moral sense OF the American people must be shock
ed oy such grossness, and these maedictons will
fall only on the heads of their authors. 81
Inc bearing of the Democratic party in reference
to this matter, strikingy exhibits the insolence
ouced by long tenure of Office and nothing is now
wanting to satisfy the people tina. change of ad.
mihistration was necessary. In few wears more
'hey would have claimed all the Offices in the coup
Try as their exclusive property, if they have not
done as much already, and nothing short of physi-
cal force could have dispossessed them.
we are utterly opposed to prescription properly
so called and as we have seen it practiced under
every democratic administration but the idea that
the Wings are to be excluded from the endowment Of
the honors and emolumen,s of office is mos, nrenoa
'erous-yet this is evidently what the Democrats de-
sire. "Ihese greedy Democrats" says the N. O.
bulletin, "not only refuse to halve with us the loaf
but even to give the crumbs, or 'the run Of the
Kitchen, although own man sits in the parlor NJ
laser of the house,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

SEWING MAcHNE.-The Boston Atlas mentions
a machine now in operation in That city, which is
capable Of sewing yard ofcloth in o minute. fiji
said 10 work well.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-30

DEBTs OF THE DIFFERENT STATEs.-The fol-
lowing table may prove interesting to most of our
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-10-17
Annual Fair
of ise South Carolina H,,s.;t,,,f,. J,

for he Promotion Of iris, liehanical Inge-
na'ty and Industry.
~ The FIRST ANNUAL. FAIR or Tho
above Institute will he held in Charleston, ON.
mcncng OH TUESDAY 2alh November next. and
continue cpen during The week
Specimens uf ART, lNGENUTrY. ME.
CHANlCAL, SKIiBnnd US'rRYo oy.
cry description, is solicited for Tie ,Extihtion.
from aii the Southern States, aud PREMIUMS
Will be awarded to those presenting The best spc
cimcns. 'lsE
AS this is the first clTor, made in the South
ern States TO advance the Mechanic Arts, ty
means OF an Annual Fair similar 10 these
that have proved so neicial 20 the Northern
Mechanics, the Board Of Managers earnestly
solicit the cooperation Of al who feel IN ir-
terest in the prosperity OF the South, and an
pea! TO every Mechanic, Manufacturers and
all persons engaged inpurstts ofskil and in
dustry OF Whatever description, to send some
specimen 10 this Exhibition, and they hone
that every district in this State and of our
sister States VIII be represented at the Fair.
All those who iatepd sending articles for
exhibition, viii please rive notice 10 L. NJ.
iiATCil, Chairman Committee Of Arrange
mcnts, ut as carly day as possible.and every
Specimen sent Will he carefully attended to
and returned after the Eyhi5jtion.
OFFICERS OF TIE INSTITUTE.
WIN GREGG, President
WM. kfRkWOoD, lst Vice President.
WAN. NJ, l4hNV'fON, 2d Wee President.
J.. {. JONES, Secretary.
III. ). GRlGGS, 'Frcasuror prG tenn
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-10-17

cially for3the state, the Legislature, at the
ensuing session should appoint two able, in
1telligent, practical men as commissioners, one
to examine the Penitentiaries and state pri-s
SONS in tho Southern and Western States, the
other the Same nsthe Northern and Eastern
section OF the Union and to prepare written.
report on the subject embracing every detail
of interest and furnishing the Governor with
copies for printing and circulation before the
meeting Of tho following Legislature.