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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

IL is generally understood in this country, that in
the late contests between the Skbs and the British
forces IN india the latter were vastly disproporton
ed IN numbers TO the former, and that the TeveIses
ofthe English to be attributed TO this cause.
The following paragraph, from the Bombay Times
of November 10, does no, corroboraie this opinion
The Times says
We have at present nearly $4,000 British troops
within the territories Of DhuIleep Singh, and shall
before this reaches England, have at least $4,000
beyond the Sutiej and Beeas, with about 10000
auxillarles some 10000 regulars are on our r..
W. frontier. The total number of Sikh macon-
tents, against whom This vast army has been called
out, cannot at the highest estimate exceed $4,000.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

We adrerted to the fact, tina; the senior editor
OF the Spectator had spoken against the Proclama-
ton of General jackson, for the purpose Of showing
that the editor, who was then the advocate of State
flights, was now supporting gentlemen for the Lee
gislature who were opposed TO State Rights we
believe. We were perfectly awarethe Democracy
sustained the Proclamation, and we are as well a
ware, that neither of the parties now sustain it
saving the old Observation-Disclosures
D5- 1t thus appears that both political parties,
quoad the Proclamation and .Force B'' occIi-
Py the grounds taken by the humble individual
who, in 1882, opposed those measures. The ''pre-
sent senior editor" of the Spectator is modest to
claim sngly, the benefit Of this compliment, unwit-
tingly paid by the Vindca'or. The present Sena-
tor from this District is entitled to his full share
with others who might be named. How all this
proves that ,ce are less the supporters of State
Rights, is a marvel. The logic clearly involves
one of those self destructive clements called-,on
sequam.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

Co. JOHN MINOR BORIS has received the nomi-
nation ola Wing Convention representing all the
Counties in the District and which met on the 9Th
inst, at Richmond in the African Church The
Delegations from each county made their nomna-
tons separately and all concurred, excep, CARTER
BRAxros, from Hanover, ard G. w. PtAKE, from
Richmond -these tlco gentlemen afterwards acqui-
esced in the decision of the Convention.
committee was raised TO prepare an address to
the people of the District--Mr. CRANE, Chairman.
From the Address we make the following extract :
"The Convention cannot disguise The painful
perception that there some, claiming to be the
organs of the Wing party, who SO far frum looking
to the success of the cause, have been intent only
upon the qualification of their spleen. They look
upon the course of the "Whig" paper in this city,
faiihlcss To high party trusts, and such as TO
call for signal rebuke from the great Wing family
1t has fomenied unnecessary discord. and has urg
ed, violently and reckessly, It's objections to pro-
mnent candidate, aud expressed its preference for
The election of a Democrat to that individual. 1t
has not written line in opposition To the Demo-
cratic candidate 1t has assailed and traduced the
friends Of Mr.. Bolts, Knowing that they had no ad
equate means Of defending themselves from their
aspersions. ii has denounced majority of the
Wings ofthis city as cred Republicans f." as toa
dies, as nobocra's, and endeavorcd to inst into the
minds of their distant readers the belief that the
Wing party of Richmond were Turbulent and I'M
ruly ctlzens-thus 1ibelng its own party, and
weakening its chances of success. 1t has done this,
accompanied with the bravado that the paper was
lis property and subject its uses This is a truth
this Convention does not mean /, deny but it does
deny It's claim longer be considered the organ Of
the Wing party. 1t does not deny to it power and
Influence, derived only from position and past repu-
taton. "Oh, it'sexceent TO have giants strength,
but tyranors 10 use it,"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

Co. The Bombay Times, in an article against
the annexation of the Punaub, makes the following
remarks, which are not without interest to the A
mercan readers. especially at this time when fur
Their annexations to the United States are contem-
plated by some
"l'he idea that extension Of territory is synuny
nous with strength-that vastness Of area and null
titude Of population is identical with national great
ness-s one Of the most generally entertained, but
one, at the same time, df the most gross and vulgar
of tallaces. British India might have been twice
as strong and wealthy, and Zen times as ustrots,
had II been half or onefourth as large il is. The
most barbarous Power in Europe has the largest a.
rea of tcrritory-Spain and Portugal were ruined
by the acquisition of America-Algeria is the can
kerworm of France-one Of the greatest blessings
which could have befalIen England was the loss of
the United States. In India we have been 81 in
cessanty occupied with adding to our dominons
that we have had no leisure TO attend 10 what we
have got; and no can travc! the country with
out the painful feeling arising that every thing a
round is on the decline--,hat The much vaunied
blessings OF British government have, in the main,
been curse 10 India. While they built cities and
temples, dug tanks, cut canals, and gave all the IL
sual manifestations Of human activity and enter
prise, we have done nothing We have neither
educated nor chrlstianized the people and, while
engaged in dreams of conquest, we have no chance
of educating outstanding them. Already have
all public works been directed to be stopped, in an
hclpation of the expenses of the approaching cam
paIgn; the next thing Of which we may hear NAV
probably be the withdrawal of the railroad guaranty
by the court OF directors, the funds of the company
being unable TO meet tire charges in prospect of the
new province"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

lME PorE.-A Malta correspondent of the Doe
ton lines tells the following story of the Pope:
when In his youth, and in the Guarda Mobile.
at homc, he fell deeply in love with beautiful
English girl She refused his suit, although 10
was handsome, young and noble, on acco unit Q! tho
difference of religion He took the matter 90 much
TO heart, that he retired to converts. became al
ecccsiaslic, and eventually PopeN - -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

DISCOVERY OF THE GovERNMsNr JEwELs.-A
letter written from New YorL Anvil S,h Go.
Henry b. Jones, Of Philadelphia. and r. ioD..
were arrested to-day, in this city, charged with rob-
brig The United States Patent Office of the DIV
eminent Jewels. There were found buried IN N.
cellar 0f3one's house one hundred and twenty d;..
; one hundred and f1,'y-,hree jewels, three
be from the scabbard Of the sword presented 49,
Emperor OF Russia TO Commodore Biddle,) ruki
snu'f-bo and pint bottle Of the altar Of roses-
ihe~psr'ies are inprison, and will leave for WssE-
ing'on to morrow morning in charge Of police on
GERS. ,I~r- =
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

TbE WIG PLATFoRm.-A Michigan correspon-
dent of the Rochester Democrat states that in the
Michigan House Of Representatives on the 9Th inst.
Mr.. Morton, a Democratic member, moved for the
reading of the Wing Platform. Thereupon the
honorable MIR. Coe. commenced reading To the
House the Constitution ofUie United States. An
atier'pt was made TO stop the reading but "onc of
the Loc"s got up and insisted that he should go on;
that the document appeared to be Interestingly and he
had never before heard il read He had SOUGHT for
hin vain in his town. and he wanted TO know what
II was about He had no doubt it would be new TO
most OF them" Party discipline, however, choked
the reader down
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

CS- That old (not man) and experienced Apoth-
ecary, JAMES F. PATTERsoF, Esq, has presented
us with bottle Of his famous Compound, known
throughout the country as Psuerson's Biuers, elias
the elixir Of Health" Candor compels US to
say, we do moi deem it pleasant article to take,
but past experience admoniShes Of its curative pro-
peres. we do not profess to have been subject to
all the maladies it processes to cure, and hope not
to he bot it has certainly helped one of us out Of
some scrapes. The proprietor after a suspension Of
years. has again commenced the manufacture Of the
article. See his advertisement.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

THE MEMPHIS Conference.-The proposition
Of the citizens of Arkansas for holding Conven-
ton at Memphis on the 4th of JAY next, for the
purpose of concerting to procure the con-
sructloD ola National Railroad from the Mississip-
pi river TO the Pacific Ocean, appears to be recev
ed with much favor in the South and Southwest
a meeting on the subject was held at Nashville,
on the Oath inst, at which Gov A. Y. Brown pre-
sided, and twenty seven delegates were appointed
to the Convention, among them Hon James X.
Polk, Gov. Neal s. Brown, Gov. 4. V. Brown, a..
o. p. Nicholson, V. K. Stevenson, and other prom
inent citizens Of Nashville.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

CoNEEcTfcur ELEcTroN.-In consequence Of a
union between the Democratic and Frec-sol parties
in Connecticut, the Congressional election has gone
against the Whigs.--One Wing and three Demo
Gratis having been elected.
Each party had candidates for Governor and
other State officers and majority Of the whole
vote being necessary to elect, the Pcolpc failed to
choose sny Of those officers
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11
NOYlCE

THE Slaves belonging to tho Heirs Of the lato
Joseph Bywaters, decd, will be hired out for
the balance Of the year The bring Of said Slaves,
among which are two able work hands, will tako
place on the Farm of said J. Bywaters decd, On
Saturday the Dist Of this month, IA,
ALONZO K. BYWATERS. Ex'or.,
PHOEBE BYWATERS, Adm'ix. T.
April | |, 1S49-2w.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11
PATTERSON'S
EfSCir of Health.

The most certain and e6ectuaI remedy kno,cn fof
LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA,
aGUE md FEVER.
find all Bilious Complaints
PREPARED ENTIRELY FROM VEGETABLE NATTER.
TT'HE ELIXIR OF HEALTH has been extensively
used for than fifteen years past, and its pres
cnt popularity furnishes the highest evidence that could
be demanded Of its superior Curative properties.
With a $icw to meet the demand, arrangements are
being made, TO prepare in such quantities, keep
a supply always on hand.
For sale only by WREN & FISHER, Staunton, Va
April IL. 1649.-tE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

o. We are authorized TO announce HUou w SuEr-
FEW Esq, Candidate for election to the House
of Delegates. :
Or We are authorized to announce Mai. j. Mar =
SHALL NcCuE as Candidate for rc-clect ion 10 the
House Of Delegates.
Gj- We are authorized TO announce Col MsTRoNG
RASKis. as candidate for in the next House of
Delegates. :
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

VIRGINIA HoTEL.--In referring to card trans
ferred from the columns Of the Vindicator to our
paper of to- day, we are utterly at loss for language
to describe the fieudsh motives of the wretch, who
first conceived and then uttered the malicious, base
and unounded report, which the card has SO prompt
y met and put down. 1t was circulated abroad first
The cunning and co~ardice are apparent Some
puppy, kicked out Of the establishment FOR -man-
ners, has most probably sought revenge by taking
coun sci Of tic "Father of lies"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

9o- James NJ. Crane, Esq, late Editor Of the
Southerner, proposes TO publish, at San Francisco
paper TO be called "The California Wing" He
leaves for California in few weeks, and solicts
the patronage Of the citizens, and especially Of the
Wings of the States. Mr.. G.. is an able writer,
and is in every respect fitted TO act as pioneer in
the enterprise which he has undertaken.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

LIE DEFAuLTING STATES are Mississippi, Flor
ida' Arkansas, and Michigan, and the aggregate
debt is S3O,OO0,00O. the London Times advises
the English creditors 10 commence an active move
ment, and TO ascertain from the executive of the
several States what ground they are disposed to take.
1t says
"All the Sontk American Republics are nov seek
ing TO make arrangements with their creditors, and
1t would be disagrceable TO find that if Spain does
not stand alone in degradation, It will be because
she can point to examples amongst some of the most
HouTishlng Governments Of the ANGLO. Saxon lace
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11
.S1F A u ~ TO Ns-
CANDIDATES.
CONGRESS.

GJ. We arc authorized TO announce JAMES Mellow
ELL Esq., as Candidate to represent the District com
posed ofthc Counties Of Shenandoah Rockingham Pen
deton, Hardy Augusta, and Rockbrdge, In the nc 1t
Congress of the United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

a YEAR's IMHIGRATIoT.-In the year ending on
the LIST Of April, IS49, there landed at New York,
two hundred and four thousand, six hundred and
thirty six Immigrants
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11
o 3 Z r U A r z.

DIED on the morning Of the 9th ut of organic dis
ease OF the heart, FRANCIS MARIo, eldest son of MIR,
oNo SyRcLE oil this county, aged II ycars2 months
and Is days.-tObituary next week n
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

o. When we became involved in the controver-
sy with the Vindicator on the subject of The Con
way Resolutions, we had no expectation of con vim
cling him, or, in any event, Of inducing him to ac-
knowledge himself defeated He Possesses in an
eminent degree the faculty for which Godsmilh's
Village School Master was 50 renowned
"--c'cn though vanquishcd Ike could argu, still"
in order 10 reply fully to his last article, we would
have to repeat what we have already said again and
again. This we have disposition to do, and our
readers will cheerfully excuse us, being, as we
dotb, rot, heartily tired Of The whole subject. Not
desiring 10 prOtract the controversy, we challenge
the Vindlcator 10 obtain from Governor MCDowEI1.
his sentiments in reference 10 the Conway ResoIu-
tons, and to know Of him whether he could consis-
ently sustain then, while refusing his signature to
Mr.. CAbHoUH's Address. This is Tie present is
sue between the indicator and orrselves-et that
gentleman be the umpire. No lodging here.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

NEW CHANG AND EEG.-If we NAV credit ibe
following account from the Missouri Statesman,
duplicate of the Siamese twins has been produced
in the Western country
CHE Missouri TwINs-These wonderful chill
dren are now in St. Louis. They are the children
OF Mr.: Benjamin Ross, Texas CO.. Missouri, and
Were born on The 10th December, 1877. They are
connected from the breas,bone and abdomen ne.-
sure twenty inches in height and weigh twenty
pounds. Their connection is such that they stand
face to face heads coated over with fine black hair
and IN all other respects perfect in form and fea
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

SARTAjN's MAGAziNE-Tbe April number oe
This periodical has come 10 hand 1t will be a wei
come visitor to every one who may subscribe for it.
1t is highly recommended from all quarters, and
richly deserves patronage.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11
NOTICE.

DIR. HEWLETT will deliver Lee: ire on. Tenn
Perance, on tomorrow night, at half past o'clock.
April H.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11
CORPORATION ELECTION.

On Wednesday last the election of officers for the
Corporation, for the ensuing year, took places and
resulted as follows:
Jefferson Kinney, Mayor
John b. Baldwin, Recorder
Michael G.. Hartman, LIST alderman.
Robert S. Brooke, I'd "
Nicholas X. Trout, Sd X"
William Eagon, 4h
Hugh w. Shelley, 5h &c
Levi l.. Stevenson, 9th +"
observation-disclosures j. Niche. Alexander III
Fl. Stuart, William II. CARRIER, and John B. Brock
enridge.
Clerk-,James +. Patterson
Chamberlain-Alcx. S. Hall.
S1geant-William Craig.
Street COmnisSioners--JOh B. Breckenridge,
John A. Hartman, and Nicholas X. Trout.
Bomniittec Of Safety-Dr. Il. Reynolds, Benz.
Crawford, and Benjamin +. Points.
Committee to superintend Water Works-John
b. Baldwin, Benjamin f. Points, George M. Coch-
ran, Michael G. Hartman, and Robert 5. Brooke.
Pump .Masters-James A. M'Clung, Benjamin
Crawford, Archabald ID. Troter, Geo. w. Fuller,
Adam Luslibaugh and Robt. 6. Bickle.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11
PEN KNIVES.

A LARGE assortment, Manufactured by Rod
IN gers, WosteDboltn, Cock and others, for Sale
low by FSKRIDGE & KINNEY.
Next door 10 y. CrawfoTd's'
April H. 1870
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

G5- The joint select committee of the two Housea
on the revisal of the Civil and Criminal Codes Of
Virginia, are now in session in Richmond, engaged
in preparing this important work for the aclion of
the Legislature which meets again on the 2slh Of
May. The committee consists of the following
members
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

ONO GgofsLATURE.-The bill authorizing a
convention for the purpose Of adopting new State
constitution, passed both Houses on the 23d inst.
The main points expected to be secured by the
change, are, total reform Of the judiciary system
and the practice Of the Courts the election Of all
officers by the People No increase Of the State
debt, except by vote Of the people themselves A
liberal system Of common schools and education :;
No legislation but what the people can reform or an
nul, when found injurous.--.N Y. Egprcs.
0cS- The Cholera is prevailing again on tho Mis-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11
ON PART OF THE SENATE

Jno. Thompson, jr., of Amherst, Chairman; VIM.
M Amber, of Louisa; VIM. Kinney, of Augusta
Vincent Witcher, Of Pittsylvania; Thomas Sloan,
CT Hampshire.
ON PART OF THE II. OF DELEGATES
X. c. l.. Moncure, of Stafford, Chairman; r.
r.. Scott, Of Fauquier e.. Conway, Of Spousylva-
MA; Is. w. Harrison, OF Loudoun S. ID. White.
OF MeckIehberg; r. Booth, Of Notloway; Francis
Smith, of Alexandria
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11
TUNNELING THE BLUE RIDGE
April 9, lS49.

meeting Of the Stockholders of the Louisa R
load Company has been called for the purpose of
taking into consideration the act of the Legislature
to tunnel the Blue Ridge a, Rock Fish Gap II
seems tous very important that the Company should
accept the propositions of the Legislature embodied
In the Act, and we trust every Stakeholder will
see to 1t that his stock is correctly represented at
the contemplated meeting, which is 10 be held some
time this month. While we favor the tunnenq
the Blue Ridge, it would give us greater interest
IN the work, If we were satisfied that the citizens
OF Augusta and Staunton, are interesting themselves
to extend The road speedily as possible to Staun
ton. 1T Will take three years to cut through the
mountain, and by that time, if the people on tho
other side of the Ridge will it, the road can be fin
lshed to Stauntrn. What cay you Messsrs Edi-
tors of the Spectator and Vindicator2 Are your
people willing. are they ready, and will they come
up to the work like men who wish to advance the
great interest of Internal Improvement in the State
regardless of local or petty neghborhood interests
The Louisa Rail Road is to he one of the great
thoroughiares for trade and travel TO the Western
States, and the further it is made the more profita
bic wilt be lis stock, and the quicker it is extended
to It's utmost limit, the better will il be for the State
and the people. The motto of the Louisa Rail
Road Company is Coward and as lis hands are
graspng firmly the plough, we hope il will keep
hold of 1t, until il has struck furrow to the Ohio.
--JeJersonidn Republican,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

This cxci,cncu, in Canada ia said 10 be abuting.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-11

05- The Cholera is prevailing again on tho Mis-
sissIppi,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-30
$4,000 REWARD.

TIME subscriber wishing to change his occupa.
L ton and residence, but not his politics, offers
for sale his very
VALUABLE FIRM
known by the name Of "Hunter's Retreat" miles
OF Stanton, adjoining the lands Of Capt.
A. Anderson, Robinson Hanger, John Sperry and
others, containing by recent survey ITO A
CRES some poles, about 70 acres Of which arc
cleared and in good state Of cultivation, the mead
ow first rate, and the balance OF the land very heav-
lily timbered with white oak, black oak, chestnut,
walnut, locust, hickory and great variety of other
kind of wood. The improvements consist Of good
Log House, newly weather boarded all round, with
two rooms below and two above, and new Kitch-
en- and Smoke House, well finished; "a fine, large,
capacioas, new, Frame Switzer Barn, new Wagoa
House, Lumber House, Corn House and Wheat
Granary. 80 feet long, Hog Pen, the same length
all under the same roof-besides other convenient
houses Likewise, two never failing Springs Of
most excellent water, and one Of the finest young
and old Orchards, in the county, containing every
variety Of Apple. Peach, Pear, Plum, Damson,
sweet and sour Cherries, &c.
TERNIS-One- halfth cash down, the balance
in three equal annual instaments the purchaser ex
ecuting his bond and giving deed on the land to
secure the payment. Possession given at any time.
| Arrangements have been made to convey good
title to the land have advertised for sale, and
those who wish to purchase are referred to VIM. B.
johnson, of Staunton, who is authorized to sell for
me and will show the land.
FERDINAND S. HEISKELL.
Feb 26.-tf
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-30
NEW FIRM.

FTNHE undersigned having purchased out the en-
i tire stock Of Thomas Strider, consisting Of a
good assortment of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Queens
ware, Hardware, &C., &c.
they will carry on the mercantile business at the
stand lately occupied by the said Strider adjoining
the Valley Hotel, under the style of PERRIN 4
RIDGWAY. Connected with their Mercantile
establishment they will transact general Commits
sion and Forwarding business. Goods sent to their
care from Philadelphia. Baltimore, Winchester,
Scottsvil]e any other place will be safely ware
housed and promptly forwarded to their destination
They solicia call fiom their friends and the pub.
lie generally and pledge themselves TO keep an as
sortment Of Dry Goods. Groceries. &C.. &C., inferi
deal ia the purchase of Flour, Grain, Cioverseed
The Valley Hotelisa general stopping place for
wagons going and returning to and from Richmond,
Winchester and SCOTS Vile, and affords most excel
lent Accommodations
WILLIAM A. PERRIN,
JOSIAH C. RIDGWAY.
Staunton, March ~, ls49,