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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

WA;al1NG TIE WArgE--I;xcURsIoN ExTaA-
oRpiNARY Very beats and bridges arc likely to
become articles Of unnecessary expense. A cele-
hrated india rubber firm OF this city have recently
"fxed up contrivance which will enable man
70 fling himself into the river with perfect inpuni-
ty.--and float there too pleasantly as he likes
and lohg IS he choses,-on!y using his digits for
propulsion wh.;bersoovor he lists. The thing was
practically tested on Monday last about noon, when
a young gentleman named Lowell, leaping from a
steamboat at the South Ferry, went out with the
current and returned with the food tide to Castle
Garden. about five O'Clock. having been four hours
in the water lie came out perfectly dry and warm
TO the establishment and satisfaction Of a number of
gentlemen who witnessed the commencement and
close Of tho excursion. lie regretted that he did
not take along with him n newspaper or book to
while away the time! We expect now 10 see the
North River full Of floating bipeds,. furnished with
these rubbcrs, going 10 and coming from Hoboken.
~ Z. Ezprcss.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03
FROM rnR BALTIMORE AMERICAN OF JAZZ. i
LATEST NEWS FROM EUROPE.

1 lie steamer Europa arrived at New York wa.
terday afternoon. bringing dates from Ivernool a.
The roth uit., being two weeks later than our nro
vods advices. Our correspondent has forwarded n.
the following summary of news 'l7If
FhAtNCE.-ihe latest intelligence from Paris
Is up to III O'Clock r. NJ. on Thursday, the 9th. az
which time tranquility prevailed. The latest cleo
ton returns show n majority in favour of Prince
Louis Bonaparie which, with those before given.
leave doubt of his election
Prince Louis Bonapane has proposed 70 raise
Gen. Cavaignac to tie rank of Marshal of France.
partial amnesty is still spoken of as likely to
be presented To the French Chamber, either bv
Gen. Cavalgnac or the Ministry of Prince Louis
Bonaparie. IL is understood that it will not include
tile prisoners Of NIncennes.
The intention OF promoting the election of De-
iaure 10 me Presidency of the Chamber is renew
ed, ana will probably be carried into effect.
Marshal Bugeaud made his first appearance i,
the Chamber on the 18th, and was received in the
Sale -desr lisdus by NJ. Theirs and NJ Mole.
great number o members of the Assembly on the
same day, left their cards at his hotel
frlace Louis Bonaparte's proclamation Of Presi-
dent was to be issued about the Goth
From the incomplete returns received. the vote
Stood IN the following proportions Louis Napoleon
% per cent, Cavaignac 20 per cent, Rollin 6 per
cent, Raspall per cent, Lamar,ne 3 per cent
commissioners will have examined the vote by the
i"h, and on The 18Th the Assembly will proclaim
the Prince President
PRUSSlA-At Memil, on the 9TH Dee. tho
most alarming rios took place. On the 9Th tho
entire town was in possession Of the populoce for
four hours, during which time great excuses were
committed.
AUSTRIA.--The military executions for polit-
zeal offences still continue. The Cholera is raging
fearfuy at Presburg.
The Emperor has abdicated in favor of his ncph
ew The new Ministry, by its President, publish
ed an address containing the policy of the new En-.
Peror, III which he pledges to maintain the liberty
OF the country.
lRELAND--Al is tranquil Lord Clarendon
was formerly received on his return to the Vice Re-
gal Lodge. The usual address of confidence was
voted to him, coupled with recommendations for a
removal of grievances under which the country Ia.
tors: His Excelloncy's reply is temperate, and
dsclalms a II design on the part of the Government
10 exclude Catholics from juries.
TIALY.-The revolution in Rome has termina.
ted by The flight of the Pope, the head of the Ro-
man Catholic Church. One of the most popular
Princes that ever assembled the papal throne is now
an exile and wanderer. The Pope, it appears, af-
ter the scenes described, remained prisoner his
palace, protected from personal violence by the
French ambassador
The Pope in fleeing from Rome, took refuge in
Naples, and was under tho protection Of the King.
His Holiness refused TO go France and has sign
cd n Protoot declaring oil the lato rod
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

0o- The cholera is raging at New Orleans. On
Christmas day $50 deaths occurred in the city
The following is Telegraphic despatch from Gin
cinnat, dated Dec. Doth:
The accounts received here of the ravages of the
Cholera at New Orleans and on board of the boats
bound up, are well calculated TO create the utmost
Consideration among our citizens. The Steamer
Peytona, from New Orleans, arrived here few
minutes ago. The captain reports that the choler.
was raging TO an alarming extent in New Orleans
when he left, on the 2lst Fourteen deck passen.
gers died with the cholera, on board the Pcyto
while coming up the Mississippi.
The Captain of the Peytona further states. that
the steamer St. Cloud was lying at Vcksburg, I'M
able to proceed any further account of the fear
full ravages of the cholera board the boat while
on the passage up. The captain, the mate, the
clerk, and one of the pilots of the ST. Cloud had all
died with the cholera! The remainder of the crew
deserted at Yicksburg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

UNITED STATES SENAToRs.-Gov. Jas Whit
comb. of Indiana, is elected 10 the United States
Senate, to take the place OF Mr.. flanagan. whose
term expires On the 4th Of March. Hon A. p But
ler of S. c., has been elected for six years from
the 4rh of march next The Hon. A. G.. Dodge and
e.. w. Jones have been elected 70 the u. S. Sen
ate by the Legislature OflOwa. They are all Dem
ocrats. Hon. G.. f.. Badger, Wing, has been re.
elected from North Carolina, for six yeas from the
1fh OF March next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

WELL MERITED CONTINENTAL number of
the citizens Of Washington gave on Wednesday
last, complimentary dinner TO portion of the
Many toasts were drunk, and there was much
speaking Among the proceedings find the fol-
lowing :-BaU. Inner, Dec. 90
Mr.. Benton then and said, he availed him
sefof momcntary pause IN the succession ofspeak-
ers-a little gap In the flaw while calls over
coming modosty--to poin, out a cap in the compa-
ny--he absence Of one who, MS an old nabitant,
and long he associate of the Mayor. would naiu-
rally have been expected to he present. That gen
tienan is not here and to me his absence is, what
il no doubt is 10 every member Of the company, u
disappointment and drawback-the honorable
Secretary OF the Treasury, on the right, will doubt
less feel the full force of the erm-a drawback up
the enjoyments of the evening. His presence
would have been most agreeable; but his absence
has advantage-we speak of him with the
less reserve. have long known that gentleman
--personaily for about the time of generation
and through the paper which his name heads as
first of two that are equal, for nearly generation
and half.
became subscriber TO the National Intolgen-
torlytwo years ago; and with the turns Incl
dent 10 all human things, have been off the list
sometimes but am now again. / have been a
ganSt the paper but never against the nanR--I
I:ght say HlER-and ain too old. if not too
wise, to iai! out with paper any more, which, in
the midst Of party conflict, still treats with CT
Witty. Ii would have been great qualification to
me To have met him here absent, must give him
4 remembrance, and am sure OF the concurrence Of
all the company.
Mr. j. then gave
"JosEPH GALES: man Of head and of heart
head to grasp The affairs of nation heart that
woult fill the universe with its kindness"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

CHEAP PosTAGE.-The people unanimously
in favor of cheap postage, if the Government is
A petition in Boston, for the reduction of the pres
ratios, has nine feet of signatures. They have
in New York city which is nearly as long
The Post Master General, in his official report ar
gued against the measure, but his second in COM
niand, Major flobbie, takes opposite ground and
urges many sound reasons for reducing The rates ON
letters TO three cents instead of five
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

The New York Post says that our ceuntryman,
5 +. b. Morse, has just received from Constantine
pie an ornament fgod, set in about 200 diamonds,
Ii is the decoration of the "Order Of Glory" called
the "Nlshan Isiikar," and is of the second class the
Sultan wearing the first. MIR. Morse has received
this magnificent present from the Sultan as testi-
moay OF his appreciation Of his system Of telegraph
mo.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

The WO&E ON NEwsRAPERs.-Nobody who
has not been behind the scenes can know how much
labor goes the making up OF newspaper that is
served you with your coffee at breakfast. 1t is
easy reading, and you never suspect that it was
hard wOrl. getting 1t all and putting il togetheT.-
There IS the latest Intelligence from all parts of the
verdi the doings of Congress of the day before
brought by lightning the latest adyices from Mex
leo, by lightning and express; the events Of the day
before al Cincinnati, ST. Louis, Charleston Detroit,
Boston, and almost every where else; the contents
of all the country newspapers, and the dongs in
your city. worked over. condensed boiled down'and
arranged tor your pleasure and instruction. How
many hands and heads have expended themselves
in filling up the broad page which your eye
wandersi From early morning till long after mid
night they toed 10 prepare that mass ofeditorials
and news; and while you were sleeping soundest
the presses were raling. as under the direction Of
workmen pale with nightly vigiIs, they struck off
the edition. The whole operations Of daily paper
include many ia5oreTs-prInters, pressmen editors,
reporters, clerks, &c Most ofthese workmon have
a iolora5e busy life Of IT, beginning earl and work
ing fast and laic.-.N \. Tribune
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

Among the articles Of merit at the Annual Fair
of the American Institute, the New York Express
notices flour mills not much larger than the crown
of mans hat which VIII grind sixty bushels Of
wheat per day, into irst-rate flour they can be pur
chased for $50, complete, with boiling apparatus.
There were corn mills on exhibition which DO
their work admirably, with nearly the same expe-
diton. and costing even less.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

TIE "AUGUsrA DEMOCRAT. The paper here
tofore known by the above name has beer re- christ
ened, and is now styled the "REPUBL1cAH Vim
DICTATOR" Mr. V. f.. GEIGER, has resumed his
connection with the paper
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

We learn that Mr. Bullet, of the New Orleans
Picayune, and Gallagher, of the Richmond (Va.)
Republican, are abont TO start paper in Washing
ton City, to be called the "Hcpublican Press."-
II is 10 be partlzan journal, and anadvocate Of the
views Of Gen. Taylor, the President elect
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

Mr.. CALHOUN passed through Columbia the 9TH
or day during the session of the South Carolina Lee
gslature. While there. he took snuff as usual,
and forthwith half dozen honorable members
Sneesed and offered resolutions TO stop the sun, blot
out the moon, and dry up the AtIanic, if Congress
should dare to pass the Wilmot Proviso--Sar.
Rep.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

Two hundred and sixty lone steamboats, have been
wrecked on the Mississippi since the commence
ment Of Steamboat NAVIGATION of that river.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

The difficulties in the Ohio Legislature have at
last been settled by the election of Locofoco Speak
er and Wing Clerk.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

Mrs DYER, of this place, was on Saturday the
23d ult., elected Matron of the Western Lunatc
Asylum, in the place of Mrs. DOUGLASS, resigned
-Republican Vindic0tor
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,

a T this Office a JOurneyman Printer. of steady
IN habits and well acquainted with the business,
Such an one will receive tho usual wages.
January 3, 1910
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

General TAYLOR, the President Elect, has ac
cepted an invitation from the People of Louisville
(Ky.,) to visit that city his way to the seat Of
Government
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

GovgRNoR CooKiNG.-Gov. Mason, of Cali
fornia, has 10 do all his own cooking and washing
The servants have all sloped for tic gold mines.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

It's said that Mr.. Clay will be returned to the
United olaes Senate, by The Kentucky Legislature,
should his health be sufficiently restored to permit
him to take his seat.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03

The WATER CURE JoURNAL.-This work is
especially devoted to the dissemination of Hydro
pathic principles. We are not sufficiently acquant-
ed with the treatment Of diseases 10 pronounce an
opinion as to the merits of the cold water system
but there is sufficient variety in the composition of
the Journal to render it interesting Price, 90,
Fowler T. Wells, Publishers, New York
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03
Totals, l,357,7ls 1,2l3,464 28O687

HoLDEN's DOLLAR MAGAzINE.-We publish
on our first page story, taken from this interest
ing periodical, which we consider more worthy of
perusal than the majority Of such productions
The portraits and biographical sketches Of eminent
DIvines, contained in each number, will amply re-
pay the subscriber for the trfiing expenditure re-
Guslte to put them in his possession. Subscribe
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-03-03
Messengers Notice.

Worcester, IS. February 81, Ie49.
HENRY CHAPLIN, Esq, Commissioner of Insolvency
Il for the County of Worcester, has this day issued
Warrant against the Estate of LEAVENS HOOKER,
of surbridge in said County, yeoan nsovent debt
or, and the payment of any debts the delivery any
property belonging to the said debtor him. for his
use, and the transfer of any property by him re
hidden by law.
The first meeting of the creditors of the said deb tor
will be held at the office of said Commissioner, in
eester in said County, on the t0enyseUenth day Of
March inert, at ten O'Clock i'll the forenoon for the proof
OF debts and the choice of assignee asignees of
estate TRUMAN CHARLES. L. s
F28dwl01 Messenger.
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Messenger's NOTICE.

WORCESTER, IS. February %, 1919.
II ENRY CHAPLIN, Esq, Commissioner in Insolven-
cy for the County of Worcester has this day issued
warrant against the Estate of STEPHEN HARRING-
TON, OF Mibury, in said County, mason, an insolvent
debtor, and the payment of any debts the delivery
any property belonging said insolvent debtor him.
forbidden by law
The first meeting of the creditors of said debtor will
he holden at the Office Ofsad Commissioner in Worcester
aforesaid the nineteenth day of March nert
O'Clock in the forenoon prove their debts and choose
an assignee or assignees of his Estate.
MI 10 JOHN W. WHlPPLE, ID. S Messenger.
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RIaCkstOme Canal Co.

NOTICE is hereby given 10 the stockholders in the
IN Canal Co. that special meeting thereof
will be holden the Office Of the Pr0vdence Washington
Insurance Co. In Providence. Wednesday, the 9TH day
of March next O'Clock in the afternoon, to consider
and decide acceptance of the act passed by the
General Assembly the State Of Rhode Island, at the last
session thereof in relation TO said Company and closing
its concerns. 81
The adjourned annual meeting OF said Company will be
held at the same place l4th day Of said March,
O'Clock P. M. THOMAS BURGESS, Secry.
Feb IL, dim
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-03-03
General intelligence and Agency Office.

HE undersigned having the license required has opened
Il office of the above description, No. 255 Main
Street. the of Main and Mechanic Places
procured for those in search of employment of any Andand
help obtained for families individuals who may wish to
hue.
The subscriber will also receive applications from those who
may wish TO hire let Tenements buy sell Real Estate
any other kind of property.
The object ofhe enterprise is 10 establish Office, where
any species If business that may be agency
third person, will be promptly and faithfully attended TO-
The Office will be open at all hours from O'Clock A. NJ,
TO W. M and all charges for services performed i'll be
as cannot fail 10 satisfy customers.
Dec ~. d3m R. P. McELWIN.
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TO married LADIES.

pY the strong solicitations of her friends parrons
~ Mrs GOODWIN, has at lat reluctantly permitted her
name to be brought before the public for the benefit those
ried women who prefer to risk their lives the
male Physicians at the most delicate period of fe
Mrs e. experienced and successful holds
herself in readiness to the calls of all who wish
services and hee confident by her long experience
profession 10 give entire satisfaction TO all who NAV wish 10
employ her.
Mrs 9 will be found at her house, NO. IL Browns
Block, Sa1em-strect.
Worcester, Feb Il DIFF
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Machine Shop to Rent,

Ia A BUILDING IS feet BY 40, the basement stone the
eiSA "A other three stories brlck substantially built sus-
l led in the village OF East Brook6ed within 40 rods Of
the Western Rail Road with permanent and sufficient
power, will be leased for OF years for any kind Of
machinery manufacturing Each story may
tered from the ground without ascending any stairs thus
afordng unusual convencnce for any kind heavy business
The cars fdesired, be brought discha
directly into the building. No establishment Of the kind
be desirable for any business requiring power ard
great facilities OF communication with all parts the country
furnace which makes castings and several other kinds
business carried the premises For further pa
tcuars, apply personally or by writing TO A. r. WALKER
East Brookfed, or AMASA WALKER, Boston.
Feb 9. diff
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DR.. o. II. BLOOD,
STEPHEN TRACY, M. d.

Respectfully offers his services to the inhabi-
tants of WoRcEstFR Dr. T., having enjoyed superior
vanage and had ample experience in the East Indies and tn
West well in New England, feels fully warranted in Civ
ing the assurance that all entrusted his requiring
either MEDICAL SURGICAL attendance, shall be
the most careful and skfu manner.
Office lat present. 60 Main-st.
D.c27. DIFF
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j. HOOKER, M. d.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

Ofhce and residence, No. 8 Park Street.
DIR. HOOKER, would inform the citizens of Worcester
and Of the adjoining towns that he has opened Office
by himself and ocs patronage from his friends otsrs
wishing MEDICAL and SURGICAL aid.
He will not ntrust the dispensing Of Medicine 10 the care
inexperienced individuals but will far practicable
10 hnse thus avoiding great risk to Patient and Physician
Jdd L.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-03-03
CITY OF WORCESTER.

Municipal ElectiOn-MOnday, March 8.
The Poll will be opened I2 NJ and closed at r NJ, at
the following places;
Ward I. In the north lever or basement room OF the
Central school House, the west side of Main street.
Ward II. In the large School House on the east side
of sHmmer street.
Ward III. In the south lower or basement room OF
tbs Central school House. on the west side OF Main 81
Ward w. In the east lower Town (City) Hal.
Ward ". In Fenwck Hall on Temple Street.
Ward vi. In the upper Town City Hall.
Ward VII. In the School House, corner of Oxford
and r. easant streets.
Ward VIII. In the Court Room of the Brick Court
House.
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NOTICE.

TTyHE depreciation OF the value OF California
Il Gold Dust, on account Of the great abundance in
MARKET compes the undersigned 10 decline taking any
more at present, but is willing and glad receive few
Thousand Dollars, in BANK BILLS. in exchange for
FLOUR, CORN, OATS, SHORTS, RYE,
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, MEAL, &c. &c.
Purchasers may be assured that sell as low as the
above articles can be had in the City.
only charge COST and ---. tas
Call at No. Is Washington Square.
Feb2A DIFF OTIS BRAMAN.
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FEE ID
To Machinists.

TNE subscriber wishing change his business, offers
l. his Old Stand in Goddard 4 Rees Steam Mil, to any
wishing engage in the business of building CAkp
SETTING MACHINES, with an entire set of tools and
patterns for the same, together with large number OF
customers which have been accumuating for the last
twenty years in almost all parts of Inc United states
Persons thinking of going to California TO dig
do well to avail themselves OF this opportunity TO get 1t
without hazardng their lives and sacrificing their hap
pipes perhaps end in disappointment and ruin fos-
session given on the first of April next.
Worcester. Feb IA. N. AINSWOkIH. !.
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TR1YTT TREES. sc.

ss.Assas. FRUIT ThGhO. 6S,
SM4s rrxx1E WORCESTER NURSERY
SfszSfHS4s = = osv we'll stocked with a large variety
aVSM% IF he best sorts of Apples, Fears, RUINS
Cherries, Peaches, AprlcoIs, Neo'd nth
~ EneIish Gooseberres, choice " @ va W. e.
t Antwerp and other Raspberries,
Thi Nnrsery is one OF the tGrgest an I
I,ection of Fruits cultivated IN II emu e. d.
ana te istes of established reputation anu tme
al w. u CONSTANTLY adding such kinds as h iima,e
pce and are worthy of cultivation Id M PEAR
excelT Ts onIiecton OF STAN DARD and " AMI
~ ls T. xiensiye and includes all the pest
NOW much cultivated. -;.t,o f
CONTINENTAL TREES AND sHho 20
Eirs Norway Spruce, and other Evegreens' Ween
Daisa" rean Mountain Ash, HORSE Chesthts, weup
LaeSui nnws linden and Tulip Trees II oheS
ing ber varietles suitable Tor this lattuue anu
for their beauty =, rrhrn priyet &c., for hedges.
4 fine collection OF koorS'
R0RDER FLOWERS, &C &c. d. plant &C
Anes and FLOWER SEEDS, in great xar na; esnt
DyTnS and SCIONS of large variety VI u W. Of .nne
oon o,so he furnished. Also, GRAFIlNu 40 y fO
FiGr q sAREY CABBAGE and TOMATO PLANTS SUIT
able for transplanting. -, -, oil who apply. Orders
,Iv attended to, and Trees, &c pS S6e TON ~
any distance. - d,y6w Proprietor.
Worcester, I'd mo. %. uwow
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70 V. B. PALMER is agent for this paper
in Boston, New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore Office
Boston, No. Congress Street.
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~ ROSs's XpreSs

parcels and small through direct. the Worcester
Raj Road to Newport Fall Riuer, Bristol and Horren
july 22 dUU
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CHT.OPOFORM.

DIR. HARRIS, 154 Main Street, prepared TO
extract Teeth Wiout pain by the of this recently
covered substitute for Ether-CHLoRoFoRM.