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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-02-14
TREATY BETWEEN THE u. STATES
AND MEXICO

SOMETHING sra,NGE--1t will he remembered
that The treaty Of Guadalupe lIidaIgo was agreed
upon and signed the Cd of February. IS4S. by
NIcu p. TRlsT, on the part of the IT, States and
LUIS u. CUEvAs, BARNAaDo Couro and MIGur,
ATRisrAIN, on tie part OF Mexico The treaty.
thus executed, was forwarded to the o. States and
laid before the Senate for approval The Senate
struck out the lst and 9th articles of said treaty. and
inserted substitute for the same-'rhcy suppress-
ed nIso The 10Th article cntroly, and materially
charged The 18th. In this condition, the insru-
ment was sent back to Mexico for final ratification
and on the Goth of May, I64S, in the city of Qners
'e'o' these amendments wete acted upon by Don
LUIS DE La Rosa, on the part of Mexico, and Ma
THAN CLIFFORD and AMBROSE H. SEWER, on the
part Of the United States. The Commissioners of
the U. States, ii seems, undertook TO explain the
oenaies amendments, 30 as TO satisfy the Mexican
authorities and three articles were signed by both
pares bef"re the final ratification took place This
Protocol the Senate never acted UPON and i, wou,d
appear, never heard of Until recently. Mr.. STE
PHENs, of Georgia, has startled the whyIe country
by resolution in the House calling upon the Pro
sident of the u States for information touching this
very strange state Of things. 1t seems to be conce-
ded, 1t the facts be such as the resolutions of Mr.
STEPHENS imply, we are still without treaty with
Mexico Much anxiety and much curiosity have
been awakened, which can only be aayod by the
Presidents answer to the call for information.
o. Since the above was written, the Baltimore
American Of the 10Th, furnishes the following arlj
Gle:
HE TREATY Ard THE PRoTocoL-In reply TO
he resolutions of inquiry adopted by the House of
Representatives some days ago. the President Of the
United States has communicated Message rela
ting TO The treaty of Guadalupe and the protocol.
concerning which the iniorma ion in question was
desired. Certain documents and correspondence
connected with the treaty accompany the Message
ihe President slates that the onlv explanations
given TO the Mexican Guverement. in reference TO
the amendments made in the treaty BY the Senate
oil the U. States, were the explanations sci birth by
The Secretary of State in his letter to the Mexican
Minister o! Foreign Affairs published with the ra
tined treaty In July last. Tho amended treaty. it
appears, was submitted to the Mexican CONGRESS-
on the eighth day Of May, and approved on The
twenty fifth Of the same monh-approyed az a.
Inended. without modification or alteration. The
final action of the Mexican Congress had taken
place before the Commissioners of the H. States
had been officially received by the Mexican au-
thor,ies.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-02-14

o. MIR. EDMoNDsoN, of Roanoke, has been no
minated by Convention as the candidate Of the
Democratic party, in opposition to WIN. BALLARD
PREsroN.
FAyErrE McMULLrN has Announced himself q
candidate for Congress in the Abingdon District
THOMAS 5. BococK, Esq, Of Appoma,ox, has
been nominated for the nth Congressional District
JoHs 5. PENDLEroN, Esq, has been announced
as a candidate for Congress from tho Loudon Dis
trict.
Col. }. nj. L. BEALE, of Mason has been nomi
mated for Congress by Democratic Convention
which lately convened at Parkersburg, setting aside
Hon H. A. THOMPSON, the present member
Hon. /. 5. FLoUHNoy, is again candidate in
the Sd District
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-02-14

90 We have examined with care the address OF
Messrs. SHsFFEY and McCuE "To the Voters of
Augusta County" This might have been expect
ed from representatives absent from the constituent
body and disposed TO give the reasons far their vote
upon particular ard delicate question. At the
samo time, we consider the addres. as unnecessary
10 such constituency as the people of Augusta
Their practical good sense, and conservatism, and
ave OF the Union, are too well known, to require
explanations and reasons for vote involving the
hartul ISSUES presented by Conway's resolutions-
Without subscribing to every sentiment of the Adj
dress, we look upon it an able and satisfactory
vlndicatlon of the vote of our Dclcsa,es (if vndi
cation were necessarily ard as presenting views
which commend themselves to the sober thouubt Of
the people in such counties as stand committed by
an unauthorized act of their representatives, ID re-
volution or degradation-upon contingency, and
that an abstraction.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-02-14

Of Mr.. V. +. osfegR, a CO Editor Of the GRE
publican indicator" announces 10 the public thro'
the last paper, 81 am cG 10 California ~ Although
'a few more Of the same sort are left" Mr.. G. 5
loss TO the Democratic party Of Augusta will be Sc
riousy felt. lie was spirited writer and fearless
editor. We hope that the principles and aims
which lie assures the public have governed his
course, may rest in broad mantle upon his success
sors. MIR. 6. is man Of enterprise and many gen
crous impulses. We sincerely wish him plea
SAINT trip to the land Of Gold, and rich barves, IN
reward his enterprise, labor and sacrifices.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-02-14

81 The 24th Anniversary of the Columbia Ty-
biographical Society was held in Washington on
the 9TH Of January, l649. After the press Of bust
ness was over tho officers and members were ready
for supper, which had been prepared at Coleman;s
National Hotel. Here the Chair was taken by c..
+. LowERY, ESD, with distinguished supporters
and the 'Oork Of the day being over, these distin
gulshed representatives of the press, amidst toats,
puns, speeches, and whm not, seem to have spent
some lucid hours in commemora.ing the rise, pro
gTess' usefulness, dsinterestedness, and patriotism
Of the craft.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-02-14

CO Col. JOHN w. THOMPSON, member of the
Legislature from Botetourt, died suddenly in his
seat in the House, on Thursday the 9Th inst Two
members from each house have been appointed as
committees to attend the remains Of the deceased to
the residence of his family.
Col. THOMPSON was a faithful representative
plous man, and member of the Methodist f.
Piscopal Church
Committee of the Sena,e-Messrs KINNEY and
McCAuLEY-of the House, Messrs McCUE and
LArNE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-02-14
THE SCOTTSviLLE TURNPIKE.

IL was the i'll fortune of OF to have 10 pass
over portion VI this road few days ago, in light
carrisse, and such trip we hope not soon to take
again. After sundry prizings ont, towards night
fall, we were obliged 10 abandon the vehico,( which,
bat for the assistance ofseveral ofour coun.ymen WHO
luckily came up at the moment Of our extremity,
nigh, have remained frozen tight in mud hole till
the spring thaw,) and mounting Of our horses,
sans saddle, made cur way as best could 10 tho
nearest house Of entertainment. Some idea Of the
difficulties we encountered, may be formed from the
circumstance that, with our utmost diligence, VIC
were parts Of three days in travelling the distance
Of thirty six miles. Fence rails and other "means
and appliances" used by distressed teamsors on in
corr'gble roads, scattered in various places along
the highway like disjscta membra on battle field
showed that here and there had been s'the tug of
war" Yet this road is our only outlet to market,
and was even then lined with numbering wains bear
Ing to tho East the agricultural products of the Val
ley. We could not bu, wish every member of the
Legislature who votes against the bill for uuneliny
the Blue Ridge, could be compelled, as the mos,
appropriate punishment, annually at this season of
the year. 10 drive a team from tho Mountain to
James River, until the work is accomplished.
The idea Of improving The road by Matchmaking
from the character of the soil and the difficulty of
procuring stone in sufficient quantities, seems 10 us
quite ont OF the question. We have heard plank
read, constructed like these now much in vogue at
the North, suggested and unless this is practicable
the road must remain in its present condition
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-02-14

have voted for tho resolutions with all their pros
pec,ive consequences. Did you delegate to us any
shadow Of authority to cas-, such vote fur you
We stand upon our rendered reasons and await
your Judgement.
HUGH w. SIIEFFEY,
j. MARSHALL McCUE.
January 3Ist, lS49.
sIhere is n mistake in at,ributing the resolution,
10 MIR. Pey;on-the known author was Robert S.
Brooke, Esq.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-02-14

% Mr.. CALHoUN's Address to the South. will
be found on the LIST page Of to days paper 1t speaks
for itself Mr.. BEEWEN's will appear in our next
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-02-14

LIE SNow-woRM.-Ihe snow worm nbeporoo
ma 10 winch correspondent alluded in our paper of
yesterday seems to have made It's appearance in diff
ierent parts OF the country. We have been shown
Iet'er rom Professor Chester Dewey, of Rochester
I'VE" 'ofK. addressed to scientific gentleman of
.nls N.Y. nom winch we learn that the snow in
mai region has recently been covered with worms
varying from quarter Of an inch to an entire
inch In length. We are also informed that small
worm, OF dark color, and resembling ,int brd NY
SEED, was found upon snow in North Carolina din
ting the last winter; and also that about two years
ago small worm of a scarlet hue was found on the
snow IN tennessee The worms described by our
correspondent are SAID to be quarter Of an inch in
length, and bearing close resemblance 70 those
produced by cheese.
In looking through the French and EnoIisb wr;-
'efS upon .ProbIemaiic phenomena, we have discov-
efed holhlng calculated 10 throw liuht upon the ,be
nomena under consideration. Showers of srlnbur
showers OF blood, scarlet snow, showers corn and
showers OF such animals frogs fish. and snaiIS
nave al oeen learnedy discussed by various writer's
out we have found no allusion in anv ancien, -,
modern author TO shower of worms =. MI To-,
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lHs OVERLAND ROUTE TO CALrroRrfs
Lieut. Morrison, Of Col. Stevenson's Now vi,
regiment OF Volunteers, gives the following nj ece
~ a"vice 10 whom 1t may concern. We commend
IL 10 the particular attention Of those who i; 80;
and some of the cities West. are proposng f. ,aTo
the overland route to California.
caution to ED'gr0nts-I hope that those who
intend 10 emigra,e by land here will be c1ref,l that
'hey are not overaken by storms. or snow or want
o. provisions, on their toilsomc journey across the
Rocky Mountains. | have seen those who started
rom borders Of Missouri, hale and s,alwart men
aoo6lo down into the plains of California crippled
Tor life Ihaue seen brothers ,cho in Hs U7ndneso nj
hunger, haze fought for The last bit ofeir f,iberye
dedd body haUing shared tie rest al their nyc,.;'
o'ts meals having been encOmpassed with SNOW,
on the tops Of those dreadful mountains MaiJcos
VINO left their homes rejoicing in the pride Of youth
and beauty, in joyons antcipations from this far OFF
land, by the horrors and suTcrincs of that Gea,GnI
journey, desPoiled Of their loneliness and boon
witl,ercd into premature Old age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-29
Died.
On Sunday morning. the 28th inst, SARAH Wurr
rect Of William White in the 74th year of her are


on Sunday morning, the 2sth inst, SARAH wnrrr,
relct OF William White, in the 74th year Of her age
To give thy body to the cold dark Q. rth
It's but Gods masdste from the sky
Prepare to meet her with the loved o high.
The friends and relatives Of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence, 116 Division street. at O'Clock this ateInoon
On Saturday morning last. Isaac OryIKr master
spar maker Brooklyn Navy Yard aged 4S years.
His relatives and friends and those of his brother
FUNERAL this Afternoon at O'Clock from the family 70
sidence. 7l2 Water street. ' 40
On Friday evening, 2eth inst, ELIZA PATTERSON.
wife OF VIM Patterson, aged Is years and II months
The relatives and friends Of the family are resnect
fully invited to attend her funeral on Monday afser.
room; az o'clock from her late residence, No. AZ
Goerick street, without further invitation
On Saturday, 9th inst, ELIZABETH wife of Michael
Sebandlen aged 28 years
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend her FUNERAL on Monday afternoon, ct O'CLOCK
from Der late residence, No. 90 Greenwich street.
In Brooklyn, on Saturday, 9th inst, MAneAREr
GAULT. Of consumption
at O'Clock, from the residence OF her mother, III
Hudson avenue The relatives and e nds of the
are respectfully invited to attend Her remains will be
n New Orleans, on the 18th inst, Thomas B. Scorr
OF debiltss; on the 18th, WIZ. BaENr of cholera on
the 10TH CArHARIrE LYMAN, Of typhoid fever on the
l.th, WM HuBBARD, Of cholera, all formerly Of this
At Panama, on the 9Th inst, of dysentery. C,pror
Tucker, youngest SON Of Thomas w. Thorns, of this
city, in the 23d year Of bis age.
On Saturday, 9th inst, &C his residence In Nor.h
Third street. Wiilismbsburgh, JOHN CuLBEar, in the
9th year Of his age. " '
attend the funeral, on Monday, 2 O'Clock, r. M with.
out further invitation. Carriages will be In waiting a,
the ferry foot Of 0rsnd street, ~ Y
In Breohlyn, on Saturday, January 9th, inst, Of
consumpion PATRICK SHAsLv, aged 80 years, q native
Of the city OF Dublin, Ireland.
Dublin papers please copy.
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Then on ,-Tyrants' blsod shall like water be split,
To cleanse the fair land they've polluted 30 long;
And tho sword II our vengeance be feshed TO the
hlt-
TIE sword Of the weak In the heart Of the strong.
For the God whose religion they've 20 long denied,
Whose holiness served Q cloak for their lust,
Against whom old Osss ON Peliea's piled,
VIII scatter for ever their pride In the dust.
Then charge, bondmep, charge, for your freedom
your eli,
And cursed be lie who cares aught for his breath
We're free II We conquer, we're free II We fall
-Huyra for our country On Freedom or death
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-29

A DANGEROUS MANIAC.-An elderly woman,
named Rose Burke, who resides at Flatbush, and
who 10 violently insane, srrsyed herself In strange
Sabbath guise being armed to the teeth with dung
fork. razor, knife, and pistol which last found to
be charged with nothing but dry oak leaves, took
fancy to pay this city visit yesterday She rst won't
to Gowanus, and compelled her daughter pi et ormis
to accompany her She observed In Fulton street
Gold driving her daughter along ct the point of
the dung fork, and threatened to imPale her II she
psctor Of hacks and cabs observed this singular de-
monstration, and undertook to relieve the daughter
tho maniac into custody she charged at him in the
most furious manner with the dupgfork and Unlisted
. severe wound upon his hand but he nevertheless
succeeded in capturing her. and lodging her durance
until she safely be provided for-Brooklyn Eagle
Ian
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-29

NovE1. APPLlCAr1oN.-A portion of the Old Bay
State Is about to apply to be annexed TO the State
Of New York. The persons applying reside In Boston
Corner, portion Of the town Of Mount Washington,
situate the southwestern Of the state Of Mas
Is peculiar high and almost impossible ridge of
mountains separates them from all intercourse with
their fellow townsmen In Mount Washington and the
State They never come to vote, and only
minded Of their citizenship by the annual visits Of the
tax gatherrr. The question is novel and it 10
uncertain how 1t will be settled."-.7bany .7rgus,
January %.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-29
CITY TRADE REPORT.

SATURDAY, January Z1-6P Nj.
Flour was steady. at previous rates, with moderate
sales TO the home trade including parcels OF Oswego
common, this State, Western, and New Orleans There
was NO change in Petersburg Richmond, Georgetown,
or Baltimore. Several small lots OF wheat dis
posed of on terms stated below. There was more do
Ing in corn, and aes pretty freely made includ
ing Southern, old and white and yellow at steady
prices. Meal remained the same. There nothi ny
pork were made to fair extent, ut slight improve
ment In prices. Beef was dull. There was q good Ia
quiry for lard and sales made ut full prices
There was no change in groceries. Cotton sold to
fair extent, without change in quotations.
HIDES The arrivals for the month are about full
average the demand continues good at full prices
though many houses decline buying ar present rates,
believing that the late spirit Is attrbu table to the
element of the gold mania, and that the stock Of
leather to be received the year from hides
out in the process of tanning Is unueuay large does
the purcbase Of large stock at lower rates Holders
however looking to higher prices and refuse to SELL
except at rates at the market The report of sale
OF California hides In Boston, lately made Is not con.
frmed Buenos Ayres are selling at about TO-, mos !;
Carthage ma, " mos. Southern. q ~, merchant.
able, cash. There have been large sales Of Calcutta
hides and goat skins Boston for this market a. very
low rates There have been some 500 bales Calcutta
hides exported to France and Englsnd from the for
port and prices have improved what in CON.
sequence of the above causes =,
LEA1HER.-The number Of sides Of sole inspected in
this city, during the year 1913, 1920 O0O the num-
Der hand at the beginning Of that year was, say
200 600 making total Of $50 000; deduct for stock
on hand, January let lS49 say 10000, and 1000 600
sides would be the saes during the year 1S48 showing
increase the sales Of 1848 Of 800 600 sides or IS
per cent, over the previous year. which agrees SUBJ
stantsy with estimates made up for and publish cd by
the Herald year ago. BY estimates made up by So.
yeral respectable houses In the trade the stock now
out tanning and to be returned to this city is put
ut from eco to 400 600 Sides We are inclined to
think that 800 600 is about the mark and that the
receipts for the whele Of the year will not fall
Ta~a brrt Af
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MARlrIME on.



Arravo0.
chip Victoria WAlnxon Liverpool Dec 49, with ooala 10 "a
Co. The has been 20 westward Of rsnd bank
ced heavy gales during ION had dc2
horse stow ana lost main yard while laying 18th
a. fell in with barb John hurry Of Boston from lsriok
the lh inst had seDt ost
short Of provisions and supplied her.
shp leo Choo. Cushman boston. days in ballast 10
Kimball b Co.
Bd:n brig Elizabeth Pike B,rbados. dsys TO Maitland
PtnA saunds Charleston days cotton to sprasue
Rohnson& Co.
Sour Union Chase Charleston day. with cotton to Dillon
Schr Athos FORTH. Charleston, days.
Schr Ruby. Nash Savannah dayr with timber 10 Peck l.
Lmap 10th inst n Caps Lookout spoke brig - Of York
from Wilmington. NC, for WIndies.
Schr Pnts, Brown, Oracosks.
Schr Jam 4 Jessie, Charlton, N Haver
Scbr Charles Wyles Stone. Block leland
echr Albert haley. Kinney N London.
echr VIM WillamA Rogers Tendon.
Schr Harriet Smith, Smith, N London.
scbr Favorite StanDsrd, Virginia.
Schr Solomon Andrews. Fucker Virginia.
eloop Copy, Davi& Bag Barbor.
Sloop Emily, Jones' Sag Harbsr.
Bloop Frederick Brown, GArd Providence.
Sloop nadept Parker. Providence,
eloop Oregon. sturgee Providence.
Sloop Hawkins Jones. Providence
Sloop Motto, Appleby, Providence.
Below
Asluare rugged vessel In tine ag No otr vessels ia sigh
atsundown. aII e"N
The ice has all disappeared FRI m the harbor.
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Major Chsrles stephens u. A., died at Charles
tor, o. on TIE Esd inst. Major s. was appointed
ensjen In the 18th siment Of Infantry in 1872
and was soon promoted TO the rank of lieutenant In
1914 he served under Gen. Jackson at the taking Of
Pensacola, and was selected by his immediate som
mspding offecr. Gen Covipgton, to command bat
ery at the capture Of the Baraas In the winter Of
tss, 49, be comma uded company raised for the pnr-
Fla.
rolling mill and glass fsetory are about 10 be e.
'sShsoed at steubsnyiue, Ohio.
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