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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21

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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

A New ScorT MEpAL.-We yesterday had The
pleasure Of examing at the War Department very
beautiful Gold Medal, which was voted to General
Scott by Congress the 9ih of March, iS4S. 1t
is of the same size as that voted to Gen. Taylor,
(recenty noticed in this paper.} the value of the
gold of which 1t is made amounting 10 about four
hundred and fifty dollars. 1t was designed, as we
understand, by a gentleman connected with the En-
gineer Department, and struck at the United States
Mint at Philadelphia The portrait Of Gen. Scott
is engraved in the highest style of the art, and is
deemed an admirable likeness Of that distinguished
Soldier as he now appears. But the most striking
feature Of the medal consists in the fact that on the
reverse side is portrayed no less than seven battle
scenes, viz. those oftbe City Of Mexico, (Which oc-
cuPies the ccntre,) ChaputePec, Vera Cruz, CerfO
GordO, ConireTas, San Antonio, ChurubuscO, and
Moline del Rey.-National MtcltgsHcer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

The American Railroad Journal of the 18th uIs,
states that at least 100000 tons of English railroad
iron have either been received OF ordered for this
country within the last twelve months-at cost Of
about five millions of dollars. To manufacture this
quantity Of iron would require about 1000 work
men-and making the usual allowance of five per
sons as dependent upon each one, we have total
population ofS 600 PERSONS who have been distinct
quantity Of iron. These $1,000 persons in their
Turn give support TO great many thousand Of far
rpers, Mechanics and professional men, who are a.
gain enabled TO contribute TO each others subsis-
teRce.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

In the following brief paragraph in the London
Correspondence OF the Commercial Advertiser, by
way Of comment on the prOsraon of Hungarian in
dependence, how pointed sarcasm, or rather how
just moral is conveyed
can the countries which were betrayed into i'm
pulsve and unequal struggles with ;hcir rulers
by the French example Of February, 1913, have
again been brought 50 their old subsection. For
this result probably not less than half million Of
lives have been sacrificed Such is the debt which
humanity and civilization owe to France !"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

Abolition OF SLAVERY IN PORTUGUESE Cor
oNrEs.-It is said that there is prospect Of law
being passed in Portugal for the Abolition of Sla
very in all the Colonies Of that country A bill for
this purpose was read in the Chamber of Peers at
Lisbon, on the 25th of May last, and on the 18th
Of June following, the Committee on Colonial AZ
fairs. to which 1t was referred, made report ap
proving and recommending its adoption by the
Chambers.
The number Of slaves that will be freed BY this
measure, should ii become a law, is between so.
600 and 10000, nearly 10000 Of whom are IN the
settlements, along the Eastern Coast of Africa a.
bout 1000 in the Cape de Verde Islands, and the
remainder chiefly IN the settlements and on the is
lands along the Western Coast Of Africa.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

BUFGLARY.-On Saturday night last, the store
house OF Messrs PERRIN RiDewAY, adjoining the
Valley Hotel, was entered and rified of upwards of
500 in money. We understand that the money
had been received on Saturday, from which fact,
and the occurrence of the robbery on The night of
the same day. it is presumed that the thief or
thieves were familiar with the premises and knew
where it had been deposited. On Monday evening
negro boy, osller to the Valley Hotel, was arrest
ed and examined as 10 his participation in the affair,
but the evidence being insufficient for his convic-
ton, he was discharged.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

TIE CIRcUs.-~As will be seen from their adver-
tisemeai, ROBINSON Il ELDRED's Circus Com
pany will be in Staunton on the 2Ith-to-rnorrow
week. A company bearing the same name perform
ed here several years ago, TO the satisfaction we
believe, Of the most fastidious fequenters of the a
rcra
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

CHINA The Release of Mr. S.,mr;ers. The
Hong Kong Mail Of June 23d has long account
of the forcible rescue of Mr. Summers from prison
at Macao, by Capt. Keppel, II. G.. NJ. ship Ma
ander, of which we have published brief account
The offence of Mr. Summers was, that BEING
spectator at the passage of sacerdotal procession
with the Host, he persisted in wearing his hat.
though requested by the Governor (whn sent an
orderly with the message) TO take it off, whereupon
he was arrested and taken to the guard house. 1t
must be borne in mind that TO uncover the head in
presence of the Host is required from all in Pspist
countries, and that Mr. Summers was the only one
with his hat on. From the guard house, it seems
he was transferred 10 the prison, and the matter
was referred to the criminal Judge. Captain KEEP.
pei demanded his release, as matter of RIGHT, and
and on the refusal of this sent an aimed force from
his ship, by whom the prison was forced, and Mr.
Summers taken away A Portuguese soldier was
killed in the afifay. The Mail FLAMES the Cover
nor for not releasing Mr.. Summers, after NIGHTS
detention in the guard house, but blames Captain
kepPel more severely for his unlawful action in the
matter, especially as it was taken in the known alb
sence Of the Governor. The Governor HAVING Off
cally communicated the facts to the English Gov
ernor Bonham, at Hong Kong, to the American
commissioner MIR. Davis, and to the French and
Spanish conSus, and to Captain Geisnger, of the
Plymouth, their official replies are published: the
last four gentlemen expressing regret, &C. and the
first merely saying that he would forward the pa
pers to his government.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

o. On the first page of TO days paper may be
found paragraph relative 10 the immense estate of
WILLIAM AUGUSTINE Jennings, Esq, who died
intestatc in Suffolk, England, in 1879. The fam
lily Of that name who have long resided here are
said 10 be descendants Of the deceased and should
they be able TO establish the fact, will come in for
share Of the princely fortune.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

d. "Mass Meeting" of the friends Of the
"VaIley Junction Turnpike" has been proposed
and is expected to be held at Midway, on the 22d
Of September. number Of speakers. have been en-
gagged for the occasion. The call seems especially
directed 10 the citizens Of Rockbridge and Augusta
between Lexington and Staunton.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

ssAcHUsETrs.-Anotheru unsuccessful attempt
was made on the 9th inst. TO eject representative
TO Congress from the fourth district of Massachu-
sets. The candidates were Thompson, Wing +;
Robinson, Dem, and Palfrey, Free-Soil neither
Of whom received majority Of all The votes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

BAYARD TAYLoR.-The Richmond Republicans
says that this young gentleman is one of the rising
poets Of our country. He is connected, if we mis-
take not, with the N. Y Tribune, and now in
California, whence he will write, no doubt most
entertaining and instructive letters few years
since, MIR. Taylor was poor printers apprentice;
became anxious to travel in Europe and bought out
the residue of his apprenticeship, some two years;
obtained money from or two gentlemen Of the
press to be repaid in letters from Europe travelled
all OYER Europe on foot, supporting himself by his
own labor, and wrote, it is said one of the most in
icresting books Of travels ever published Such a
combination Of energy and genius but one institution
in the country can produce-a printing office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

young man at the Syracuse House, ST. Louis.
undertook to blow out his brains before mirror
lie fired and fell, but had forgotten to load his ps
tol Nth ablU.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

0o- One mile of the Parkersburg road next TO
Stanton. IS TO be McAdanized, the Legislature
having made an appropriation last winter for Nc
Adamlzing portions Of the road.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

GOVERNMENT IN CALIFoRYIA.-By the late ar
rival from California we learn that the election or
dered by Gen. RILEY, had taken place, and was
conducted with perfect order, though with great an
imaton and not 4 little excitement. The result is
said to have been generally satisfactory. letter
dated Monterey, Aug. LIST, says:
The measures for settling the affairs Of our gov
eminent, proposed in Gen. Rey's Proclamation,
have met with appreciation throughout the country,
and TO day has been the day Of election for Dele
gates to& Convention, TO meet on the lst of Sep
TENDER in this town, to form State Convention :;
and also for LEGAL Magistrates in the different Dis
tricts
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

81 The Hon. ALEX. NEWMAN, member of
Congress elect from the Wheeling District died
of Cholera at Pittsburg, on the 9Th inst, and Lit.
Governor PATToE has Issued proclamation for a
special election on the 9Th Of November, to supply
the vacancy. The district is composed of the coun-
ties of Monongaiia, Barbour, Marshall, Randolph,
Brooke, Marion, Ohio Tyler Preston, Taylor,
Doddridge, Wetzel and Hancock
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

o. a prospectus for paper to be called the
Canadian Independent" has been issued at Ham
iton, Lower Canada, by Mr.. II. b. WILSON, a re-
spectacle lawyer of that place, the object of which
is. "topromote, by poaceabe MEANS separation from
the mother country" Mr.. w. assumes that an or
gan has become necessary from the number who
think with him
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

COMMON School CoNvEYT1oN.-On account
of the prevalence Of the Cholera throughout the
country, the National Convention of the friends of
Common Schools, which was to have been held in
Philadelphia on the 22d inst, has been post poued
10 the l7lh Of October. Officers of Conventions or
Associations which have appointed delegates are
requested 20 forward to the Corresponding Seceta-
ry, A. II. WRenr, the names of persons appoint
ed as delegates
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

ANorHEE.--P. w. p. SAINT HARYspARGER late.
~ installed the officers Of another Division Of the
). of t. at Deerfield. Augusta, never behind in
any thing worthy Of her energies, is now we be
Iieve the Banner Temperance County Of the State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

NATIONAL iHTELLIGENcER AND WILMoT Pro
vISo-The able and experienced and patriotic ed
itors of this leading political Journal long silent up
on The territorial question, have lately appeared in
lengthy editorial, disclosing the grounds Of their
silence with many valuable (not constitutional)
views and suggestions upon this disputed. question
Inc subject itself, upon its merit is treated as an
abstraction !; while the "infammatory arts of sec
lIonal demagogues," it is conceded, have disturbed
The country, and may produce fearful crisis. The
responsibility is laid heavily upon the advocates Of
territorial acquisition, who warned of the con-
sequences now so much to be dreaded. We for
bear, however, remarks ofour own, and invite the
attention ofour readers TO such extracts from the
IntelIigencer's editorial as our columns will Justify.
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The Round Island Expedition.

The New Orleans Delta, Of the Goth ult, pub
fishes the following correspondence between Lieut..
IoTrEN and the organ Of the persons assembled on
Round Island. with the supposed purpose Of under
taking military expedition TO Cuba:
To The Officers and men ofMe Expedition at rem
desrous on Round Island.
U. S. steamer WATER Wren, Off Round Island, ,
August "a, 1912 {
am directed by The officer in command of the
Naval forces assembled in this neighborhood, to call
your attention TO the Proclamation of the President
'ot the Republic, made with regard to the expedi-
tion Tor which you are assembled. and warn Won
TO dispense at once, abide the certain nflicion of
the penalty of the law.
In case you do not dsperse by Tuesday (to-m NOR
row) night, am ordered 10 EFT of yo,u supplies of
provisions, for which purpose ample means ha We
been supplied.
You will find i, impossible TO depart on the ex-
IN the attempt, ii they are even permitted TO leave
New Orleans, which is very doubtful.
All outlets TO the Gulf are watched, and force
is rapidly collecting round you that you canno,
dodge.
You are, therefore, advised, as well as warned
TO dispense at once, with the solemn assurance that
however unpleasant il may be 10 be- called upon 10
act against our own countrymen, our sense of duty
is strong that all feeling will unhestatinyIy he
laid aside, and that nothing shall deter ,s from car
rylng out the orders given in the strctest manner
am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant;
GEO. NJ. TOTTEN, 1t. Com'dg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

IHg WoRKs.-We (that is our office)
were sPrnkIed on Saturday evening last by an a
buEdant shower Of water, fresh from the Butter
Milk Spring"-from which fact we infer that the
me'o waier-works have been completed. The wa
ter is brought Immediately from the Spring and
will consequently be much cooler than that which
we have been using from the reservoir, and the
large bore of the pipes will insure sufficiency-
The water can now be thrown with ease upon our
highest buildings.
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every town, village and hamlet in the State.
lis Mr. GALLY's.inten,icn! aguin to present his
subject 10 the attention Of our citizens land we would
suggest the propriety OF general turn-o out.
1HE OPPOSITION AND CUDA-'Fhe vrulence of
party spirit and the determination to find fault were
never moro strlkingly exhibited than in the course
pursued by the opposition towards the administra-
ton in reference 10 the Cuba expedition. Actuated
simply by desire to preserve the good name of the
country, and with no intention or disposition to SUD
press the efforts of the people of Cuba in struggle
Tor independence, the administration has done no.
thing more than duty and national honor demanded
tet it has been assailed- and viified as though il
had taken sides with Austria and Russia against the
cause of liberal principles and institutions. What
pray, do the opposition desire? Do they wish
the government to stand by and permit our cit
les TO be converted into recruiting stations for
bandtti, and our ports TO become nests for pirates
and land robbers DO they wisi TO see powerful
armamens fitted out within our limits and sail
forth displaying all the panoply of war, to invade
nation with which we are at peace? Such verify
seems to be their DESIRE and they must confess that
il is, or, the other hand acknowledge that their
opposition is caplious and the result of mere party
malignily. Democracy boasts Gifts progressive ca
pabilies, and it certainly is row taking some tre
mehdous strides At the same rate of progress, we
may expect before long TO hear the doctrine broach-
ed that piracy or highway robbery is not crime,
if committed by a true Democrat and Wing exec
utve undertakes TO arrest and punish the offender
The policy Of the executive requires no defence, but
commends itself TO the appreciation of the orderly
and patriotic of all parties
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19


NEsSEE-Ihe Hon. Andrew Ewing over whose e.
lection in the Nashville District, in Tennessee, the
Southern Democratic press have sung special paeans
assuming that the result is rebuke TO the Wings
Tor Their course on the slavery question, turns out
to entertain views about the Wiimot Proviso fully
as worthy OF Democratic denuncation as those of
Mr. Robert e.. Sect in this State In a late
speech or letter, MIR. Ewing made the following
declarations:
THAT if the question of the consltu,ionaItv of
the Nirnot Proyiso was res integra and now to be
decided merely on the words of the constitution |
should be clearly of opinion that there was no rant
OF such power in that instrument; but as contempo
raneous and continued construction of constitutional
provision always exercises great weight in the final
decision OF the NATTER and as the history Of ON go
Oernment would show the recognition OF This prin-
clple in all its various departments, and daring cue
ry period OF It's existence, it was too late in the day
Tor Southern states 20 place much reliance in a con
test to be waged mainly on the ground ofits uncun
sutionality and more especially after the the re-
cent message of Mr.. Polk on his APPROVAL of the Or
egon Bill, and the argument Of Mr.. Bell, at Muir
freesborOugh. | stated further, that the stronr
ground on which we ought to place our opposition
to the passage of the Wilmo Proviso was lis viola
tons of the spirit of The Missouri Compromise and
It's general injustice to the Southern States II will
be seer, therefore, that far as from my admttinU
the constltutionality of the Wilmot Proviso. my
argument assumes the contrary, and merely admit
ted that the unanimity of precedent and authority
on enc side had impaired the weight of this object
ion, and made it our interest to occupy frmer and
more efficient ground on the subject"
Mr.. John ). Pendeton was vilified as an Alb
olltlonst because he would contend against the
consltuiionality Of the Wilmot Proviso. with the
weight of authority in its favor, whilst he said he
would GO as far as the farthest in resisting itsapp
cation. In what, we should like to be informed was
his sin greater than Mr.. Ewing's ?-Rich Times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19
THOMAS M. GALLY.

We had ;he pleasure of listening 10 address
delivered ~ this gentleman, the G.. w. p. of the
Sons Of Temperance of Virginia, in the NJ. f.
Church. on Friday evening last. The large and
intelligent audience attracted, spoke well for Mr..
Us reputa,lon-a reputation which certainly lost
nothing by his effort upon the occasion. The pre-
sentaton Of new thought upon this hackneyed
theme is what we did not expect, and we were We
ry agreeaby disappointed at the novel and interest
ing manner III which he treated his subject. With
an earnestness and energy, entirely free from sfec-
taton, he addressed himself not only to the feelings
but TO tine Judgments CT his hearers, and instead of
stereotype speech, compounded of stale anecdotes,
affected pathos and flimsy attempts at flights Of ell
oquence, entertained his audience with 4 sound,
sensible and effective DISCOURSE eviucing rare pow
ers of oratory. While the public may and ought
to irown upon such men as HEWLETT the rival
OF JohN Ii. GoUGH," those stroling spinnors of
worn out Temperance yarns, who retail the coin
age Of other peoples brains for livelihood, every
encouragement should be extended to the well
known and disInterested advocate Of deserving
cause. The excellent Order of which Mr.. GAILY
is the head in this State, is every where increasing
in numbers and usefulness. We believe it the most
efficient and powerful organization ever brought TO
bear upon the degrading vice of intemperance, and
fondly hope that its influence may soon be felt in
every town, village and hamlet in the State
Its Mr. GALLY' s.inten,icn again to present his
subject 10 the attention Of our citizens land We would
suggest the propriety OF general turnout
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-19

Geographic despatch from New York, 10 the
Baltimore American, dated September 18th, says
The steamer Empire City arrived here this morn
ing from Chagres, bringing late and important in.
! telligence from California. The dates from San
| Francisco are to the Sd August
| The steamer California arrived at Panama on the
25th August from San Francisco, making the pas
sage in Il days. She had on board 100000 in
gold dust and 81 passengers, nearly all of whom
came on in the Empire City.
Great excitement existed at San Francisco in con
sequence of a riot which took place there on the
10th of July, during which seventeen men were a
rested charged with conspiracy TO rob the peace
able inhabitants of that district of their property
Theodore Saunders and Samuel Roberts were found
guilty aud sentenced to ten years confinement in the
| Penilentiary.
The substance ofthe entire news is contained in
the following extracts OF letter, dated San Fran
cisco, August 2:
An attack was made few days since a, the
Mines by large party of armed Americans on sew
eral tents occupied by Chans, and all the property
found in them destroyed or stolen. The excitement
is very great IN consequence, and nineteen of the
offenders reported te have been arrested
The Mormon Mining Association has nearly com
pleied It's works, and shares now selling at
$1,000 EACH
Very rich deposits Of gold have been found on the
North fork of the American river at place called
Smiths Bar. The digging has been attended with
great success.
There is story of "a Bal,imorean lately arrived
here having taken in week upwards of $4,000
worth OF gold from one spot, and that uuaided and
with common mining instruments The report is
generally credited.
ahe daily average per man, from the best anthem
cated accounts IN our possession, be safely set
down at about one ounce. There are many how
evor, who do far better than this, whilst there are
some who scarcely produce this sum.
On the iuba river, about SO miles from lis mouth
where workings have been recently commenced. il
is reported that the miners highly successful
On Feather river, also, new discoveries have been
reported
Although the excessively hot weather has set in
1t is not accompanied by the amour, of sickness an
hclpated, and but very few cases of sickness are
said TO exist IN the Sacramento valley. 1t may be
that onr citizens will be spared the scourge this sea
sen, as the winter foundations were not so severe as
those of the preceding year. The heat is intense.
Notwithstanding. Al Sacramento it ranged at about
i45 degrees in the shade
Provisions are plenty at the mines, and goods can
be obtained in Sacramento city at San Francisco
prices. Business is brisk a, the former place, and
lmprovementsare rapidly going forward. Property,
which three months ago sold for 500 now com
mands from $4,000 to $4,000.
he average passage ofvessels from the Atlantic
ports is l6S days-some more and some less
Since the sailing Of The last steamer the number
OF persons that have arrived at the poit of San Fran
cisco has been 3.6l4
The Empire City has on board 5000, GOO in gold
dust.
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: The Milwaukee Sentinel says that the ropua.
on Of that city Is close upon ls coo