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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
SALE OF VALUABLE LAND
in KOckbridSe COsxhafy.

vuNHE. subscriber intending to remove to the West,
- will offer for sale at public auction, on Tues
day the 18th of May next, on the premises, his
tract of land lying in Rockbrdge county, il not dis
posed Of privately before tina, ,ime The tract ad-
joins the Natural Bridge property aud contains
&g4 AW&isSs
about one hundred and forty IL which is well Tim
bered. There are also, FIFTEEN DRIVEN
TY NEVER FAILING SPRINGS OF PURE
LIMESTONE WATER, distributed over this
tract. The open land all lies well, with South
ern exposure, with about sixty acres well set In
CLOVER. There are about eigh, acres of riMo-
THY MEADOW on said land, and there eau be ten or
twelve acres more made and well watcred. The
whole place is under good fencing.
There is on the place good TWO-STORY
@ :, Frame Dwelling, fM
nlsM with six rooms well plastered. - nuE
There is also, good new BARN and every neces.
sary clubhouse. There is also, a STORE HOUSE
on the premises, at which there has been good
business done for the last ten years, and the bust
ness at present is better than it has ever been.
In addition To the STORE HOUSE, there is a
DWELLING HOUSE adjoining the Store,
and Dwelling House with 'raors Shop attach
ed 10 IT close To the Store. The Store has Ora
merry and Stable attached to it.
These buildings are all within one hundred yards
of the Natural Bridge and immediately ON the
Turnpike, leading from Lynchbnrg To Guyando,e.
The Main Valley stage passes this road every day
In the week. This property possesses advantages
seldom found in this section, being located in one OF
the best ncghborhoods in the County. close to sew
eral excellent merchant mills. A person DESTROYS
ofkeepng Tavern will find this an excellent stand
The land lies within two miles of the James River
Canal, fourteen miles of Lexington the County
seat, and ten miles of Buchanan. For terms apply
10 b. A. HOLMES.
April A, lSi9.-tt-.
e5- Harrsonburg Republican copy three times
and forward account to b. A. II.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

THE subscriber havingengagedi business which
will necessarily occupy all his attention. offers
for sale his farm, lying on the Stage road from
Stanton TO Lexington, by way Of MddIebrook
three and half miles from Stanton.
There are in the tract 3l2 ACRES, about
one half finely timbered, and the remainder in a
good state Of cultivation The improvements
consist ola good
Hog DUeytisg-FEONse,
Barn, &C., fine orchard and one ofthe best springs
in the County. Any one in want of good farm
convenient to market will do well to examine the
premises. bYTTELTON WADDELL.
Staunton, Dec. 81, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
SGnE@.aHlE & GLAEiE.N 70
~N-
New Store and Fresh Goods.

'INHE subscribers have this day received and now
opening very large and beautiful supply of
FAILS and Winter Goods,
lately purchased in the Northern Cities at very re-
duced prices, and to which they beg leave to call
the attention of their friends, and the public gener
ally. Their stock consists of every variety of
Staple, FANCY and Domestic Dry
G DDS, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps,
Hardware, Queensvare, Dye &u6s,
Groceries, &C., &c.,
all of which they offer as low prices as they can
be had by RETAIL in any market in Virginia, for cash
or the usual credit to puncua payers OF for coun-
try produce at fair prices. We respectfully solicit
the favor of call from all. anxious to exhibit
our goods at all times, being satisfied that they will
speak for themselves.
WIN. G. STERRETT,
SAML. f. CLARKE.
Corner opposite the Post Office
Staunton, Nov. q. lS4s.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18

WITH a view of removing to the West, the
ensuing summer, the subscriber offers for
sale his valuable
TRACT or LIND,
lying In the upper end of Rockbridge fifteen miles
Southwest of Lexington, on the main Valley road
and near the junction of the Turnpike leading from
Lynchburg to the White Sulphur Springs, two
miles from the Natural Bridge-two from the Jas.
River Canal-and near three Merchant Mills
This tract contains
Four Hundred Acres,
large portion of (which is heavily numbered The
open Land is in fine state of cutivation-is well
watered-and has some fine Meadow-whch NAV
be extended if desired Ii has also three Orchards
OF Apple Trees, of choice fruit, and fine young
Orchard of Peach Trees
The Improvements consist Of a large two story
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
KITCHEN, and Smoke house. There are also
good Barns, Stables and all necessary out houses,
in good repair. further description is deemed I'M
necessary, as those wishing to purchase will view
the premises. IL not sold privately before, it will
be sold on "Wednesday, the 23d of May, at public
auction. Terms accommodating, and made known
on the day of sale.
April a, lS49.-,ds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
CAUTION.

Owing to tho great and immense sale OF Or
Townseud's Sarsapara, n number of men who were
formerly Agents. have commenced making Sarsapa-
rla Extracts Elixrs, Bittsrs Extracts Of yellow Dock
&c. They generally put up in the same shaped bot
ties and some Of them have stolen aud copied our
advertisements they only worthless limitations and
should be avoided.
Principal Office. 126 FULTON Street Sun Building
NJ ". aud by all the principal Druggists and Merchants
generally troug the United States West Indies aud
the Csnadss
For sale by DR.. f.. BERB ELEY, Stauuton, Va
November, %, 1915
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
Female NJ edicine.
To Mother. and Married Ladies'.

This Extract of Sarsaparilla has been expressly
pared in reference female complaints. No female whs
nas to suPpose she approaching that critical Pc
Rod, Ihs turn OF life, should neglect to take IT,
IL is certain preventive for any ofthe numerous and
horrible diseases TO which females subject this
time Of life This period may be delayed for seperai
by using this medicine. Nor less valuable
for those who are approaching womauhood. IT 10
calculated TO assist nature by quickening the blood
and nyigoratng the system. Indeed this medicine is
Invaluable for all the delicate diseases to which
men subject.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
OAK FOREST
FOR SALE.

WITH a view of removing to the West, the
ensuing summer, the subscriber offers for
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-12

We copy the following from the last Cincinnati Ga
Zette
As Brega, he called u Office under the Polk dy
nasty, and this Is the strong evidence of his being ocoo
cotoo strong yield any equivocal declaration TO the
contrary II the Union says EXPLICITLY that he has bees
since he came TO Washington wing, shall believe
but until il says so, we doubt
We have once stated "expieity" that Mr. Brega. the
late correspondent of the New York Herald was and
now "whig." as modern federalists now call them
selves We stated that he came from Canada. andIthai
we had ne doubt he was good and loyal subject OF
Queen Victoria before his immigration to the United
States; but that now it is certain he sa swing" We
know he has never, since he came to this city, been
known as " ocofoco" or democrat.
The Gazette infers from the fact that he held Office
under Mr.. Polk that be must be democrat We
are aware that most Of the wing press have labored
hard to convince the people that no swings" were APP
pointed to Office or held Office under Mr. Folks admins
raon and having worked hard to convince others OF
that papabe unruh, many Of them now doubtless be-
eve what they have often asserted It is however
very great error Not only did hundreds of wings in
this city hold Office during Mr. Folks administration, but
many appointed to Office under that very admins
aton the assertions of the federal press to the contrary
notwithstanding. Whether or not Mr.. Brega was ap-
pointed under the last administration, we do not know
but we certain that he is "whig" for we had the
information from his own lips. ..t
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Col. Wilson saec..dis...


Every day affords new evidence OF the progress Of
sound doctrines in relation the misnamed system oil
"otecion- even In the Old Keystone State, which has
been heretofore deemed its stronghold And il is not to
be Denied that not only the people, but the public men Of
that State have been in favor OF the system. But we
have every reason to believe than public opinion is now
the other way and that the majority Of the substantial
and intelligent people Of Pennsylvania now repudiae the
sxpediency as well as the justice OF system which
cannot bese6t one class without robbing another, and
which cannot ultimately promote the inieresis-peeu.
Mary social or moralof the people Of that great and
powerful Commonwealth. As evidence OF this favor.
able change now going on in Pennsylvania, we were
gaked 70 find among the proceedings Of the late Iron
masters convention" held at Pittsburg, the following
evidence Of change Of opinion avowed by Colonel
Wilson McCandless, an eminent resident Of that city,
and one OF the most gifted and eloquent democrats in
the State
The following resolution was read and adopted;
Rs,oped That Col McCandless be requested address
this convention.
After the unanimous passage Of this resolution, offered
by Col Long OF Clarion, Col. McCandless saidi
Nh. PaEsIDkrrs appreciate highly the compliment
dered By your resolution into your convention
speak personal friends among your number, and
Specialize body Of my owcitzensj but gentlemen as
upon the subject Of the tariff do not accord with
those Of this convention must most respectfully decline
the cordial invitation TO address you.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-12

PHILADrIpHiA, December 10. Is4S.

PHIADELpHiA, December 10, 1s49
Take General Taylor upon his own platform, as laid
dress, and by that let the Senate Judge of his acts The
constitution expressly declares that The appointing power
shall be vested in the President Of the United States and
whilst the Senate are in sessions in them, for their con-
frmation rejection, and not in the cabinet Now in
the appointments made during the recess what has been
the order The Grand Premier and his colleagues meet
be the collector of port, foreign minister, consul or post
master Is this moi direct violation OF the constitution
According to the rule laid down, il matters not whether
the President prefers another for appointment il ma
ony Of the cabinet are against the Presidents choice he
must not be appointed. large number OF the appoint
menis made by the present cabinet during the recess
would disgrace any administration and there serious
considerations which it becomes the Senate to reflect
upon and is, the power behind the throne which is
greater than the throne itself Is this following in the
Taylor was not elected President BY whigs-llat he
neper could haze been: a grateful people showed
country, and he was supported upon his oitrepeated
pledges that he would be the President OF the whole
people, and not Of party How has this pledge been
kept he also pledged himself to remove no officer
for mere opinions sake yet noisy pot-house politicians,
who assemble in Of smoky averns are the APP
pointees to Office by the ultra wing cabinet OF General
Taylor The elections held in the different States have
been signal rebuke to the administration. Although
the people may be betrayed yet there day oil reckon
ing at hand and often the time arrives they have
and will show their contempt and want of confidence in
there three parties regularly oganzedthe democrats
the wings and the natives In the late election all those
officers under the general government active both
with their time and money. II was these government
officials who were active with portion Of the natives,
headed by Levin to bring about amagamaon with the
wings and natives, and thus defeat the democracy but,
to the credit OF $500 natives who stood firm to their
principles, these officials, with LEVIN completely
prostraed and democratic sheriff elected, which has
not been the case before in the last fifteen years and
also democratic mayor has been elected.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
From oar Baitlmor. Correspondent.

BALrIMoRK, Dec lis p. m.
Smo,6 storm and tie maih.-TLaphie Interruption
Father Afahsu.-- Gold IN danger charge 10
Yemssuaa Markets, &c.
The snow storm OF last night has only impeded
mails and kept back the letters and papers by the
Europa but has proated the telegraph wires in every
direction. We consequently without any Intelligence
his afternoon from Washington and, for aught we know
the contrary, the House may be fully organized and the
message on its way to us by locomotive express How
could we exist without the telegraph!
The this afternoon bring the English mails by the
steamer Europa which will reach Washington tonight
The number of deaths in this city during tho past week
was 10; Of which number Al under airs Of age
and 10 OF consumption.
Father Mathew xpeced to arrive here this afternoon
and will spend lew days with his old friend Father Do
direct for Charleston.
One of the passengers in the Crescent City was picked
up drunk in The at New York on Saturday night
and carried the waehouse where there was found in
his possession bag containing 2S pounds Of gold dust
about % small Jumps Of gold, and $75 in bank notes He
was well taken Of
hewitt Steele, esq Of this city, the newly appointed
charge daiaires TO Venezuela sailed yesterday from Phla
delpha, taking with him his lady, the daughter OF the
Hon John Nelson, 10 whom he married Ia Washing
ton city, in January last, by the Rev Mr. Brown and
which had up 10 his departure, been kept profound SO
cret.
Six were found on Saturday thrown across the
Housaonc railroad; Intended IL is supposed to kill the
engineer and conductor OF the express train " iii, the
Presidents message, which expected on that day
The MARKETs-In the Baltimore market, this morning.
there sales OF 600 barrels Howard -four at IA
75 and 100 select $4Sh Sass OF 600 barrels City Mills
at $475. No change in grain of any kind, and but little
doing receipts very light Sales whiskey in bar.
res at Is cents, and In hhds. at "a cents.
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John .. Da Sole, Ess.

We perceive by the last Philadelphia Spirit Of the
Times that this gentleman has retired from the editorial
chair Of that paper. after having filed for period OF
fourteen years Mr. Du Sole is able and accomplished
gentleman wieds an eloquent and powerful pen and has
reflected honor upon the editorial profession BY his talents
and industry since his connexion with H. He sound
and radical democrat and retres with best wishes
for his success in any new department OF israture
business in which he NAY engage.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-12

TREATY WITH THE SANDWICH IsIANDs.-A San Fran.
cisco letter Of the latest date gives the following interest.
ing information:
Charles Esmes esq, United States Commissioner to the
Sandwich islands, who has been detained here for more
than month, has fortunately settled the business for
which he was commissioned. Mr. Judd, in his Official ca
pacitY and with full diplomatic powers IRON the King has
been treating with Mt Eanes during the past weeks
The result Of their joint abos is complete and
~ treaty between the two governmental, which will leave
to-day in charge Of gentleman for Washington did not
learn the principal points but have assert thai
our government, through Mr.. Eames, has secured all II
not more, than IL had reason to hope Tor Mr. E. remains
here for short time, and his official business Is at an
end, OF course his resignati on follows.
Nat. Iafeutgsuesr
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service. q Col. w.ll.r In C.lissrn,..

Services q Col. Weller In CALIFORNIA;.
We have before us letter from very intelligent gen.
tsman in San Diego, dated on the 9Th Of November,
from which we make the following extract
"The Standardization has sc,ed towards the boundary
commission, when II found Weller in charge, most
shameful par-withhoding from him the moneys aPpro-
praied BY Congress-, after being fully advised Of the inn
perave wants oil the service, will be made evident by
the efiers sent TO the State Department which should be
called foe nj early day. On the le beggary fund for
wsrded Cot Weller be has com pleted the
survey Of the tine from the Pacific Coorsdoesta
ished the initial point hereasceraincd latitude and
longitude Of the two extreme points, &c. and all under
dihculties and embaassments thrown in mis- way by the
sdminiszs,ion, Of q most shameful chafsetsr.r
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-12

g ~ CARVALHo Artist, Of Baltimore respectfully informs
D citizens Of Washington and public general
rented the Daguereotype Gallery formerly occupied Van Loan
Chase the Of ~ street and where he
dagueneotypes established nj
reputation making the pictures city and the public
Washington the opportunity procuring
picture such will be worthy place the cabinet OF the
ladies' table Groups
taken, with NIL the classical OF
shadow, EXPRESSION and beautiful tone of highly finished
lint engraving. rtrsfss~~-
~ b. The greatest taken procuring
children; and win
perfectly satisfactory Call specimens Post
promptly attended Conner ~
sylyana
{.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-12

The newly appointed charge Venezuela, l. Neyitt
Steele, esq. accompanied by his lady, has left Baltimore
on his way Canccas He sailed from the Delaware yes.
eday in the barque Venezuela fo Laguays, and carries
with him the kind wishes Of many ffiends.
tBaiffmws Amuiean, Dec. IL.
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Supreme Court Of the United states.
TUESDAY, Dec. IL, Is4s.
Present as yesterday. ..-

lUEsDAf, Dec. IL, lS4y.
Present as yesterday. ...-
Ordered That where appearance entered the
record Tor either the plaintiff defendant before the
second day OF the succeeding that which the
s docketed, 1t shall be dismissed the Of the
plaintiff. ,..
Rule S.
When case is called for argument ut two successive
TERMS and pom the call the second neither party
argue IT, IL shall be dismissed the
plaintiff unless sufficient Is shown for further post
ponement.
No. IS. The United States, plaintiffs, u.s. Thomas
Stats r On certificate Of division in opinion from the
circuit court of the United States for the northern district
OF New York.
Mr.. Justice Nelson delivered the opinion OF this court
lst That the indictment in this case is not fatally de.
iectve, for the that the acts charged have
been committed by the defendant are not charged to have
been committed ieloniously or with felonious intent;
and IDLY That the acts charged in the indictment to have
been committed by the defendant do consulate offence
within the provisions OF the act Of Congress OF Sd March,
1923.
No. H. Isaac Roach. Treasurer OF the Mint OF the
United States, plaintiff in the county Of Phila
dephia
The argument OF this cause continued by Mr..
Brewster for the defendant in error, and concluded by
Mr. Attorney General for the plaintiff in error
No 20. Francis Surget, appellant, Us. p. NJ. Lapice
ct al
The argument Of this cause was commenced by Mr..
A. n. Lawrence for the appellant.
Adjourned till tomorrow, II o'clock
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Under this head the Boston Post has the following re-
marks:
The first duty of the democratic Congress will be to
abolish the Department Of the INFERIOR which the proscrp-
ton nepotsm and meanness of Thomas Ewing have rem.
dered SO infamous and so odious to the country Il was
mistake in the last Congress in permitting this
OF inrgue and consolidation and cqueism TO be estab-
shed at all But they had conception of the usurpa.
tons and abuses 10 which would be perverted in bad
hands The power Of signing papers given to the chief
clerk in the Treasury Department and The distribution Of
portion Of the duties among the old bureaus would be am
pie TO relieve the Secretary, and prevent the absudity
which has grown out of this formation OF cabinet
minister who usurps all the patronage and the Sec
rotary of the Treasury into a mere clerk -st
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FRoM SouTH AMERIcA-A letter 10 the Journal of
Commerce dated Al Lima on the l2ih Nnxennhar saus.

"Ch, Bolivia, and Perm enjoying perfect tranquli.
". No further attempts have been made here revou-
ton since the 2la February last and anticipate that Gen.
Cas,ils will pass the remainder OF his presidential
without molesation. paper warfare has COM
enced between the only candidates yet present.
ed themselves Tor the eectionsay Echenique,
vance"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-12

At meeting Of the emf grants, held Camp Calhoun,
opposite the mouth Of the Rio Gla 10Th inst October
when Dr. Stephen Kinney called the chair, and
LemaIcus Watt appointed secretary the following pream
BILE and resolutions unanimously adopted:
The undersigned, citizens OF the United States, and emf.
grating TO California finding upon their arrival this
point unforeseen trouble have tonight ut Camp Cal.
noun, aud passed The following resoutions-viZ:
Resored That, from the bsst luforma lion collected and
observations made, this is the preferable point
grants to cross the Colorado river.
ReoUed That in qaence OF the hostile and thevng
disposition OF the Indians at this place. who well sup
ptied with ADD ammunition, the establishment Of
military post is OF all importance for the protection and
safety The great flow Of rcan emgrans; and we do
therefore, respectfully petition The Of Unit
I'D States to establish said post at early day prac-
tcabe, fur the security OF fellow who
route. ~.' '.. ~. ,' :
Resolved, That tender our sincere thanks to Lieut.
c. j. Cen commanding this camp for the kindness and
he has extended to the emgrans and the
divided their rations with families in suffering and dis
tre.sed condition. Gs.E
Resoped, That the secretary of this citing furnish
copy OF these resolutions Gen. Riley, with view aud
also copy Washington city newspaper, with
request Tor its publication.
ResoiUsd That in behalf of the emigrants Lieut. c. j.
Gents requested 10 take charge Of these resolutions
War-presentng them in The meantime such
be Passing with the view Of obtaining other
lures.
Rs'otpsd. That this m ,:si nov sdiSasn;;
LEM.RcUs Watt, Secretary.
Young L. Brown James Marion, VIM. Mcher, Louis
Wolf, m G. Evans, Alex. Crbbs David freeman, James
Harrison, Sounel George Stenegrandt, W. Creutzedf,
David Shpley, John Strenze, Henry Strentzel, A Em.
mer, Chas dc Quirni, C. w. BucheL
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ny- KNIGHTS TEMPIARs.- Washington Eecampment
No will assemble this "wednesday evening past O'Clock
By order Of the NJ Il. @. q.
EZRA WILLIAMS,
Dec p Recorder