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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09
There's Policy in Insurance!

HAVING been appointed Correspondent Of the
III New York "MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY" l hereby give no
tlce, that am prepared TO receive and forward TO
the Company applications for Insurance. from any
person who may feel disposed to acai himself of
the opportunity to provide for his family or other
relations by nsuring his life at very low rates. The
principles upon which this company was formed
have commended themselves to thousands whose
relations have reapod the benefits of their prccau-
ton, which is fully proven by the following state
ments.
s'Thomas Saley, Of Baltimore, having come TO
his death from the effects OF prevailing epidemic,
left to his otherwise destitute family -Four Thou
sand Dollars Insurance. money received from the
Mutual Life Insurance Company, which popular
corporation had insured his life for that amount"
.,Samucl Butler, of Virginia, respectable me-
chanic, was recently suddenly thrown from his
horse aud killed instantly, leaving wife and six
children to lament his loss. We take pleasure in
stating the unfortunate man, had his life insured for
Three Thousand Dollars, which goes to his wife
and chidren.-Wo understand that the insurance
was by the Mutual Life Insurance Company Of
New York."
The undersigned can give many more instances
of the same character, but regards ii unnecessary.
Any person desiring insurance can call at my Room
No. 81, Virginia Hotel, or at the Store of Messrs.
Il. N. Green s Co., and at either place receive any
information that may be necessary, concerning the
principle Of Insurance.
j. McNEALE LATHAM,
Staunon, March lSl9.-6m. Correspondent.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09
New Tailoring Establishment.
TENHE undersigned have formed connection for
the purpose of carrying on the

TNIIE undersigned have formed a connection for
the purpose of carrying on the
1NAIlhOG}ING4 BUSINESS
in the town of Staunton, and respectfully solicit
share of public patronage. All work entrusted to
their will be executed in the neatest STYLE with
the utmost punctuality and very reasonable terms.
From an experience of many years at the business,
they hope and expect TO render satisfaction TO all
who may favor themwth their custom.
The FASHIONS for the Seasons, will be regu
laryreceived, so that they will be enabled, at all
times to dress man "a la mode"
They will occupy the Shop heretofore occupied by
MI. Henry Bare, where they will be pleased to see
their friends.
4.N. B.-All our work will be warranted to give
satisfaction. All kinds Of country produce and
wood taken in exchange for work.
w. j. POTTER,
J. 6. POTTER.
Staunton, April 4, lS49.--tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09
C0-PARTNERSHIP.

FHNHE undersigned have entered into an equal
Il Partnership for the purchase ard sale of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Liquors and Coun-
try Produce,
which they promise to sell cheaper rates than
they can be procured elsewhere, in this market.
They respectfully invite the public TO give them
a call, feeling satisfied that it will be to the inter
est of both. V. j. BROWN,
j. G.. FULKS.
Staunton, April 25, lS49-tf.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09

P0ETR Y.
THERE'S A TYNE FOR RE3osE.
by w. l.. DIFFENDERFFER.

by w. l.. DIFFENDERFFER.
There's time for all shall be ended;
will come when the vespcr bell murmurs its chime:
When the day and the night in soft twilight blended,
And the moments sweetest that wait upon time.
When the winds abroad in their symphony signing,
And the moon is just touching with silver the wave !;
When the strength of the spirit o'erwearicd is ling
There's time for rcpose from all carcin the gray,
There's time for rcposct will 10 the youthful;
1t will steal over manhood's ardor of heart,
As it sinks the thought of how little is truthful,
And that hopes were but fables that came depart
1t will come in the twilight of mind that is sorrow.
In its time for the languishmg spirit 10 save;
And, behold, when the shall arise the morrow,
II will shine for that time of rcposc-in the grave.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09

SAvfNG BY RAIL RoAD.-One of the greatest
benefits afforded by railroads to farming communi-
ties is witnessed in the transportation Of live stock
This item constitutes very large proportion of the
large business Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The following statement in letter published by
the Philadelphia American from Mir. Isaac Gun
bingham, of Clark county Kentucky, writing at
Cincinnati, gives very strong illustration of ths
advantages OF transporting hogs on railroads instead
ofdrlving them, 20 market:
There was lot ofone hundred and eight fat hogs
brought III on the railroad yesterday. from poin.
eighty miles out. They were put in the cars at 8
O'Clock; a. NJ, end III less then foi. hours, landed
at the depot in the suburbs Of Cincinnati. Bv
O'Clock, 7. NJ, same day they were all dressed aud
hanging on the hooks They yielded on An aver
age, "a los. gut iat-oiher bcss OF the same char
acier, driven the same distance yielded but A lb,
eacn' The expense br railroad, was ii cents per
hog-on those driven 6Si Nett saving on each
hog, 5 10 cents, or saving on this little lot Of
S2Oo 80 cents, 10 the owner.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
-etSe-
COACH MANU- FACTORY

rNHHE subscribers have located themselves oppo-
= site the Bank, in Staunton, and intend manu-
featuring all kinds of work in their line-such as
ChariOtees, ROckaways, PhactOnS and BuggieS
in the most fashionable style, Of the best materials
and on terms to suit the purchaser. Especial at
tention given TO all kinds ofrepairing. They deem
1t unnecessary to say more, they have commenc-
ed business with determination to make GOOD
WORK, and the public shall have cause of dis
satisfaction their part-wth this assurance they
respectfully solicit portion of the public patron
age. HARDY & MARSTELLER.
N B.-Cash paid for dry Spokes, Hubs, Ash
and Poplar Planks. Sept Is, lS46.-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S
Fashionable Boot, ShcG and Cater Mandatory
X
"A. M. SIMPSON

- ETURNS his thanks to his friends and the
~ public generally for the liberal patronage here
tofore received, and respectfully informs them that
he still continues to manufacture at his Store, oppo
site the Post Office, Gentemen's BOOTS .A.NE
Shoes of all kinds Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren's SHOES and CATERS in the neatest style
and Of the best materials and workmanship, and at
the shortest notice Ladies' Kid and Morocco Slip
pers Ladies' Leather and Walking Shoes Ladies'
Black and Coored Caters, various patterns Misses
and Chidrens Caters and Slippers, sc. EN-
broidered work made to order in the most fashiona-
BILE style.
Having hand good supply of Materials for
the season, his work will be warranted.
EEYr Ladies' White Kid Shoes made to order,
for Weddings and Parties, at short notice.
Staunton, Jan. IL, lSi9.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09

A NoUHc Girl TO Bz HuNG-Letiija Blaisdell.
The young girl who confessed to have administer
ca morphine to several members Of Benjamin Bla;s
delPs family at New Boston, Mass. by which orc
child died, has been sentenced to be hung next Al.
gust. The girl is saidto be young and pretty. She
was an adopted daughter IN the family. Her mo.
tiveS for attempting TO destroy the family remain
in mystery. The Judge in his sentence. said
1--WE cannot account for them upon anv sn,isf,e,o-
~ principles Of human aclionV
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09

JENNY LIND-it is announced in the most posi-
1--WE manner that Jenny Lind is on the point mar.
rage ohe WI! marry, they say, Mr.. Geo Harris,
Mr.. Harris has studied theology very thoroughly,
out more recently has been in the army and served
TWO campaigns asunder lieutenant in the Fast Indies.
IL was onIyon his return TO England that MI Harris
became acquainted with the celebrated Swedish
SongsrcSS lie is now preparing, under the ausp-
ces oil his uncle, TO take orders.
several facts known TO everybody in England
give "a high degree Of probability 10 this news,
whlch,as may be supposed, has produced grca; SEN
saton IN The fashionable world. During her last stay
at Norwich MademoiscIle Lind occupied an apart
ment in the Episcopal palace which The Bishop had
caused to be prepared Tor her. For some time she
has steadily refused to appear on the stage and at
the numerous public concerts where she has sung
this winter, almost all Of which have been for the
benefit OF tho poor, she has sung exclusive
" pieces Of sacred music, style which she had
never before attempted Boston ,8dUcytiscr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09

A writer from California thus describes Young
lady in that country "Sbe rides wild horses,
throws the lasso adroitly and never misses her aim
with the rife. She carries hunting knife 10 her
girdIe, and understands the anatomy Of either stag
or buffalo; knows uothiag about corses, furbeIows,
capes. or fouucca, noycr wears bOnnets and speaks
no English"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09

LIE CHARM OF CLEANLINEsS.-A white vel
low cravat or shirt on a man, speaks at once the
character OF his wife and be you assured. that she
VIII not take with your dress, pains which She
has never taken with her own. Then the manner
OF putting on the dress is no bad foundation for ndo
ing-lt 1t be carelessly, sovenIy, lift do not prop
eriy ilt no matter, lis mean quality mean as it
may be, 1t may be neatly and trinity put on and if
IL be not, take care of YOURSELF for as YOU will soon
md to your cost, sovcn in one thing is sloyen
IN al things The country people judge greatly
from the state Of covering Of the ankle and if il be
not clean and tight, they conclude that all out Of
sight IS not as it ought TO be- Look at the shoes
II they be trodden on side. loose on the foot, or
run down at the heel, it is very bad sign and as
10 SIiPshod, though at coming down in the morning.
and even before daylight, make up your mind 10 a
rope rather than live with sIiPshod wife. Oh !!
now much do women lose by iuattenon 10 these
matters Men, in general, say nothing about it TO
Their wives; but they think about it :; thew envy
'helr tucker neighbors and in numerous cases CON
sequences the most serious arise from this apparent
tniiing cause. Beauty is vaIuble; it is one Of the
'ies,and strong tie too; that however. cannot last
10 an old age but the charm of cleanliness never
ends but with life ITSELF CobbetL
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09

read at the first glance, the promise of her life in
her fathers copnienance. The father embraced his
child, and then seating himself, declared in the
kindeSt tones of voice his full appreciation of her
choice and his hearty desire to carry out the wish
os oil ms daughter. These were words of life to
Mary, but she was prepared 10 receive them, and
expected 10 hear them from the moment of her IA
Tiers return. She received these words with that
silence and modesty which might be expected of
one SO highly accomplished by nature and education
WIN her sweet face once moro covered with
crimson blush, she embraced her father and retired
10 another room. must leave the reader to ina
gine the state ofmind of Col. w. and Mary through
,ne night winch was now just at hand, and ask
him 10 go with me once more TO the huusc of Col
a. Gro BE cosr,SUrnI
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09
VOL. XVI.
REMOVAL.
eysEERN

.DEEssEERX,
consisting in part, OF fine GOLD LEVER
WATCHES full joweled, varying in prices
from do TO 100 dollars; SILVER LEVER, Lo-
pine and Verge Watches Gold Brcastpins, Finger
and Ear-riugs, Chains, Bracelets, Studs, Lockeis,
Miniature Gases, also, Gold and Silver Speclacles,
Thimbles, Pencils, and Pens, Silver Fruit Knives,
Silver Ware, Plated Casters and Candlescks,
Chronicles, Sc, sc.
Watches and Jewelry repaired in jie best man
ner. Heis also prepared 20 set Jewels in fine Watch
cs, and all good Watches warranted 10 perform we'll
for twelve months.
DAVID S. BEAR.
Slaunton April Is. lS49-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09
no Tie Ladies

We shall keep constantly on hand general as
sortment Of LADIES' DRESS AND FANCY
Goods, and have made an arrangement with large
establishment at the North which will enable us to
supply the Ladies with any description of goods
that we may not have, with a few days notice.
April III ISi9
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-09
APRIL IL, lS49.
Quick Sales and Small Profits.
Ga'Ceas 81 Co..
SIGN OF TIE FLAG,
HAVE just received large and beautiful sup
NV of
Spring and Summer Goods,

L ply of
Spring and summer Goods,
consisting in part of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vest
ings, Superior Black and Fancy Silks, Mouslins,
and every other description of Ladies' wear.
ALSO
Brown and Bleached Co,tons, Nankeen, Cotton
Yarn, and all kinds ofStaple Goods, China, Queens
ware, Hardware, Groceries, sc.
Their stock has been selectad with great care
and will be sold on good terms as can be offered
in the Valley of Virginia for cash and to p,lctual
cttstOmerS-come one, come all.
o. Produce taken in exchange for goods at fair
prices
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-03-26
THE LYNCHBURG VIRGINIAN,
BLACKBOARD, TOWNLEY & BILLIARD
LYNCHBURG, MARCH &c. 1919.

C. The Union, moi long since, Promised that il would
not indulge in ftciius opposition The Adminstra
unn. Il very son forgot IFS VOW, We're wei as
sured it would II has found fault With every thing
done by Gen Taylor fron the Inaugural down. 1t has
word Of praise for nothing but the fa-appMn'ment of
some Locofoco officer. It's opposition is already not only
faclious, but lis objections capous. Inc willy editor is
sometimes caught mapping and made to appear rdlcu
lous enough Thus, when it announced that il
the President, but Mr. Meredith who had con
ferred the appointment Of Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury upon Mr.. Penrose, favored with
long TRADE upon The shrkinr of responsibility. The
Of mness the part Of the President depor
ell. 1t prophesied that, whenever unpopular ap
pointment was made or an obnoxious measure carried
out, die fault would be laid upon the head of Depart
menr, and the convenient English doctrine would be in
troduced, hat the king do wrong" and that
the ministers alone are responsible that the Whole
character Of orr government would thus te chan
ged Sc, sc. 1t would have been sight worth seeing
the confusion which veteran party hack must
have et, when it demonstrated by the publication
of the creating the office of Assistant Secretary that
The appointment not vested in the President bit in
the Secretary Of the Treasury Gen Taylor is not the
shrk responsibilities. lie contents himself with
obedience to the laws and does not desire to exercise
authority not given to him. Euam1rei as the Union
must be Of systematic usurpaton, from having had de-
end and exiol for four years past surprised
that il should contemn President who reverenced the
restraints Of the Constitution ana Laws.
Equally unfortunate the the attempt to get up
sympathy for Mr. McCnlock Young the first Clerk Of
the Treasury Department, who resigned The an
pontment Of Mr. Penrose. His letter, which will be
found in our paper to day, places his resignation
grounds honorable 10 himself while he attaches blame
to Mr.. Meredith
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-03-26
O. The Washington correspondent of the North A.


o. The Washington correspondent of the North A.
merlcan writes under daie Of the 18th inst
mo such nominations have been made Or We're suihor
Aeh y ne TeP'Fied ana az ho1'fH y h'ce 'he i'c'
" t: AL if,i ,i
fre;o1 missions have been informed at fine Denrrnent
Of State and the information is equally accessible the
public thai no selections w Re nade un the cIose NJ
'ie Ptat' iir'' 5''t u"i'97 Ntt'' I'I"a'u
arant j e,na nlr1;c,r u Il shnnJ b.c,na nscs
sary 10 IN vacancy Tie reason FIR this policy vas
fully explained in recent letter, which, ny 4 cIlnci
dence happened 80 appear on the very day upon Whrh
; ,'o 'i'
,vb oa n,, ,h,,ad \, nshIa ,h,o N r,ira h,r,r. l
st Of Juy without imp sinr uron tha administration
the necessity OF positive recalls. It IA to be hoped they
VIII Poht ny degree 81 loIDeafauce "eh lheIF Pot
.+te " TO-. ~. o,[ .
be renewed in J., arcaptabic 4 f,rm.n
The Union affects u regard this III al official notice
Foreign Minister'S u rCsirn Nv Tie lst Of Julv aud
thinks il rot Tie most respectful mode IF administrations
"An independent man would scoru ''it says" 10 take
such hint VT to Weld 10 such a newspaper menace -
We have little Ideal ihat auy D. he gentlemen now a.
broad w lake tha hin INV WIN alI kepp their pIacts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-03-26
A REJECTION.

The Senate, BY strictly party Vote Y seems rejected
the nomination Of Mr.. McGearghy, ofIndana, a. Gov
ernor Of Minnesota. 1t is understood, the objection
to hun was, that, being menberof Congress, in 1876
he Of The few who voted against the bin reeog-
MIXING lie existence If the Mexican war, believing tie
preamble attached u il tissue of aIsehooJ Nearly all
the Wings Of both branches If Congress believed The
same, but, nevertheless, voted for the bill. Mr. Calhoun
IN the Senate refused for it. the ground Of the
preamble. and We suppose would be rejected by the
Senate should he be nominated 70 any Office BY Genera
Taylor.
IAa President promptly @ent IL tho n,minatio, y
Nathan Il Lln, j! NV YorE, tJr Tie same lllcc
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-03-26
ADJOURNMENT.

10th Houses held short sessions Yesterday to
e the examination and signing Of tho enrolled bills
P. II, they All burned, until tile 18th May next
extra Session. Nlt MANY members were present to
,ness the PARTING.
NE sal ae-e; .-cr refer to some Of the many impor
81; acts especially FIR Internal improvements which
FL We passed tbs session. Though tie sum appro-
! Itei for this purpose is unusually large, both the
poucnts and friends Of Internal improvements
nrur il tile opinion that nothing viii occur to tar
s a the credit of the Commonwealth or to impair her
.-l0d name for honest punctulAty IN meeting her
-Jlig.ttJns.
present session. Is 337, and also several joint
.4ti1ns.
IIe taxes imposed by the tax act for the present
N MI future years. until amended by the Legislature,
the same those imposed for the last year, with
t1e lowing exceptions:
80 the TAX interest and profits Of moneys loaned
"t Ga BONDS other securit es, and upon bonds or
securities ruT.haSed,ls attached prOviso that no
a- shall be levied exccptnpon such interest pro-
SHALL ave been received converted into principal
u..v.~e apra Triate.l during The year next proceed
time tlzeI bv law ior listing proI erty. Stocks Of
h, c- VT public corporations, Or Of other States
~t.res are not taxed unless they exceed one
..r... dollars principal and beyond that the same tax
'.aJ -s last GEAR Resident dentists are taxed i've
.r- t-t year the tax imp cd upon them in
counts il. w.lt tiey rr t!c1I Nonresident den
.ra t.z@ I'LL every untv BILLS act does not con-
at.e clt-e in the last act,oxemr ting physicians,
-~ts and attorneys at laws from taNaLIon such
ala they have been Practl-ng one year. In tue tax
~ auct.ue-rs in towns containing population not
o-ccedia- three Thousand il their sales do not ex eed
-cn thousand dollars, they pay tax Of twenty dollars
Yn.v-l-t velr il that amount without limit as to
tIe sales. Aurtionlcrs may take a license sell
l.al estate onlv and for that they to pay fifty
dollars. The tax on merchants and auctoncers
enring business may be appOrtpned according to the
fractional part of the year Tor which their licenses are
granted, and in the succeeding YEAR the merchants tax
sh.l ~ twenty dollars, and the auconeers tax one
hundred AMI fifty, without reference to preceding
tlas Exhibitors Of shows to pay ten dollars for
.an-e tur every twenty four hours for each time
.' 4.rtorm NEE Bowling aIevsifat watering place.
pit 6lacc OF public taxed ten dollars
' itvGert, twenty dollars and application must be
Grade to t}c county corporation court for a.tAority
rzrit or'k-rp tile ana die court have power
aense. Billiard tables in private houses for private
use, taxed five dollars. Printing presses are ex
enpt from tax lton.-Enqurcr.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-03-26
NIX. HANNEGAN AND MR. POLK.

Tie Boston Atlas gives tie following particulars ID
connexon with NJ 1annegans nomination.
Mr.. Polk was in tie Capitol, 10 sign bills, and to be
present the closing up OF The Congress. Nothing had
been said openly Of any new appointments; the con-
trary, Mr. Polk had given ont, that in justice the
rights Of lis successor, he would make appoint
ments. Mr.. Hannegan, however, had mporunud The
President fur the Berlin mission. Mr. Polk coqueted for
lime; feared that the Senate would reject any appont
he might make that, in fact. unless Of
the " hig Senators voted fer him, would be of
flanagan came a Wing Senator and put the question
direct, whether if lie nominated for Olfine he
would vote for him. The reply substantially, that
he would vote for his confirmation, for any
other Of the party. This information was civ
the PRESIDENT and when by close watching towards
morning. it assertaned thai there only fifteen
Senators present. who doubtless in the secret the
nomination sent in and in five minutes,
frmed. Thus quickly Senator Haunegan, Of Indi
ana, transformed into foreign minister entitled to $1,000
salary and as much more for outfit.
These the facts regard to this most sh amefu
fraud upon the country and the treasury, accomplished
under color of law and in Accordance with Constitutional
requirements. The morale of the transaction, however,
remains the same, and think it proper that the facts
should be placed before the country that the last official
act Of James Knox Polk may be embalmed with his
memory. What General Taylor will take in the
premises remains to be seen. We learn that he views
the transaction with that feeling Of contempt and
with which an honest and HIGH minded patriot would be
like to view it. We hope he will take decided steps TO
cancel the appointments.
The Tribune referring to the report tina, Mr. Webster
had advised the nomination Of Mr. Hannegan, publishes
the following letter from that gentleman
Washington, March II, lS40
My Dear Sir have received your letter Of the 10th
respecting Mr. Hannegan's appointment Minister to
Prussia The appointment can have surprised nobody
than il surprised The Senate having com
pleed all its business, as supposed left the Senate
chamber between SIX and o'clock Sunday morn
ing, The 4th of March. had never heard syllable of
any intention of nominating Mr.. flanagan Minister
Prussia, for any other Office and supposed it certain
that no nomination, Of any kind. would be sent 10 the
Senate after that hour.
When heard, the day, that Mr. flanagan mad
been nominated a Foreign mission and that the
naton had heen confirmed, | conl-adlcted it,
saying that had been III my seat every through
the whole ufhe session of Saturday and Saturday night
and until broad day light Sunday morning, when the
Senate was about breaking up, and had heard nothing
Of any such nomination.
look upon this nomination, under the circumstances,
of The most dsrepuabe proceedings recorded in the
history of our Government.
am, with much respect, your ob serv't
DANIEL W EBSTER.