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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-07

So- The Washington correspondent of the n.
Y. Courier, in letter dated October 3Oth says-It
is believed that the new French Envoy will reach
Washington during the month of November, and
that he Will come with instructions to present i'm
medateiy for adjustment, the two claims which led
to Pouss!n's disaster BY this means the French
Cabinet will recover from the appearance of conces
sion, in the prompt appointment of NJ Poussin's
successor. But Mr. Clayton is quite certain that
this intercourse with M. Bots LIE Comte will be of
the most friendly character, and the matter in dis
Puie vii! be disposed of very readily and in man
neI altogether satisfactory 10 all parties
There is no ground for the statement that Mr..
Rives, when in London, held, under instructions
from this government, an interview with Lord Pal
merston, as to the Nicaragua matter That affair
is entirely in the hands of Mr.. Lawrence. so far as
our diplomatic agency is concerned, and have rea
son to believe that Government thinks it will be
speedily and fairly adjusted.
Secretary Merdih is at work night and day ON
his Report and It is said thatit will be volnnin-
Gus document, and will exhibit some astonishing
facts and figures connected with the past Financial
Policy of the Government.
learn that Mr.. flanagan is soon expected to re-
turn. Indeed, his stay abroad has been unaccounta-
bly, protracted, considering the single object of his
apPointment-the pOcketIng Of the $4,000!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-07

SPIRIT OF TIE AGE.-There are now in the
United States about $500 miles of railroad com
pleted, and at least 5000 miles more in contemnla-
ton. Among these are two great lines--one from
Cincinnati to st. Louis, 10 cost $4,000, 900: and
another from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean.
to cost over $780, ,000 for distance of more than
1000 miles.
The Cincinnati Gazette gives the following ac
count OF the various projects for uniting the people
of the Atlantic and Pacific slopes by canal and
railway:
'There is the route across the isthmus of I,a
huanepec, in Mexico, being distance of one hun
bred and five miles by land. The chief ADVANTAGE
OF this route is the fact that it is shorter than the Pa
mama route by eighteen hundred miles The Brit
lsh house Of Mcintosh s. Co. have obtained from
Mexico the right of way.
''1hen there is the Panama route across the 18th
nus, being water communication of thirty miles
and only about twenty five miles by land This
route has been surveyed, a railway charter obtain
ed, and all the stock taken by American capitalists,
and The work soon to be speedily accomplished.
1.-The third route is The "Ship Canal" by the
Nicaragua and Leon lakes, with the nayigable riy
ers, making water passage of two Hundred and
hity miles, and the land passage only thirty miles
A company for the building of this ship canal has
been formed in New York, contract made. and
recognised by the late treaty with Nicaragua. and
the work to be done within twelve years this route
is nearer to California, by four hundred miles. than
via Panama."
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the whole Christian world, and prove hardly calcu.
lated to win sympathies for Turkey, in the event
of war with Russia, which, in the opinion of the
most experienced Turkish statesmen, is appoaching
fast.
AS 10 my native country, Turkey does, believe
already feel the loss Of the neglected opportunity Of
having given 10 Hungary at least some moral help
to enable it TO check the advance of the common
enemy. But i, appears that it would be very ill
advised mode of gaining Hungarian sympathy by
sending me to an Austrian scalfold aud forcing my
unhappy companions 10 abjure their religion,
cept the same alternative.
No friend of the Turkish government would
spring up from my blood, shed by her broken faith,
but many deadly foes. NV lord, your heart will, l
cur unhappy fate, since it has assumed political
Importance. Abandoned in this unsocial land by
the whole world, even the first duties of humanity
give us no promise of pro lection, unless, my lord
you and your generous nation come forward TO pro-
tect us.
What steps it may be expedient that you should
take, what we have right 10 expect from the we'll
known generosity of England, it would DO hardly
fitting ford me TO enter on. place my own and
my companions fate in your hands, my lord and in
the name of humanity throw myself under the pro.
lection of England.
Time presses-our doom may in few days be
sealed. Allow me to make an humble and person
III i0iueS'' my prepared 10 lace
the worst and can die with free look at Heaven,
as have lived. But am also my Lord, hus-
band, son and father my poor, true hearted wife,
my children, and my noble old mother, are wander
ing about Hungary. They will probably soon fall
into the hands of those Aus,rans who delight in
torturng even feeble women, and with whom the
innocence of childhood is protection against per
secu'lons coDjure your excellency, in the name
of the Most High. to put stop to these cruel,ies
by your powerful mediation and especially to accord
to my vile and children an asylum on the soil Of
the generous English people.
As to my poor, my loved and noble country, must
she, too, perish forever2 Shall she, unaided,
bandoned TO her fate, and unavenged, be doomed to
annhia,on by her tyran,s2 win England, ono
her hope, not become her consolation2
The political interests of civilized Europe, SO
many weighiy considerations respecting England
herself, and chiefly the maintenance the Ottoman
Empire, are too intimately bound up with the ex-
istence of Hungary for me to loose all hope. My
lord, may God the Almighty, for many years shield
you, that you may long protect the unfortunate and
live TO be the guardian of the rights of freedom and
humanity. subscribe myself, with the most per
feet respect and esteem,
(Signed) L.. KOSSUTH.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-07

UNIVERSITY OF VIRaINra.-Professor W. B..
Rogers has returned from his European tour; he
reached this place on Tuesday last, and was vel
coined back with cordia! greeting in front of his
residence by the Students, on the evening of his
arrival at the University. to which Mr.. r.. replied
10 his usual eloquent manner. He was unable 10
obtain passage in the two steamers which left pre-
vlous to the sailing of the Europa, or he would
have been at his post earlier in the season. While
in Birmingham, Mr.. Rogers was present at meet
ing OF the Scientific Association, and took part in
the discussion which ensed in reference TO the Gold
region in California. Prof Rogers delivers his In
trOductOry Lecture to his class this rnernino at
O'Clock Charlottesville JeGersorian, Nov /.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-07

o. We acknowledge the receipt Of three ancient
newspapers, forwarded by our old friend JACOB
GEEINER, Of franklin, Pendleton Co. One Of the
papers is the "Staun!on Eagle" dated June 10Th,
1909, and published by JACOB ID. DERRICK
Friend G.. would confer an additional favor, if he
would send us copy of the Hor-hor hor- net, also
published in our town in by gone days.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-07

o. In Cincinnati it is calculated that 900. 900
pounds of lard will be run into lard oil this wear.
two-sevenths Of which aggregate will make stea-
rine, the residue oil, say about 10000 barrels of 43
gallons each. There is also an establishment in
that city extensively engaged in extracting the
grease from the residue of the hog, and will proba-
by th's year operate IN this way on 10000 hogs.
This concern alone expected To turn out this seson
3,OOO,OOO lbs. Of lard 100000 lbs. of stearine
have been made in one year into candles and soap
IN these factories, and they can make 1000 lbs OF
candies per average day throughont the year.
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SW A U 81 IN @ Nss
WEDNESDAY. NovEMBER7. Is4o.

oo- The year of most Of onr subscribers will close
In few weeks and we take occasion to request all
who have not settled, to lend us helping hand as
soon as they can conveniently do SO.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-07

Or George w. Thompson has been nominated
for Congress by the Democracy of the Wheeling
District in the place ofAex. Newman, deceased
Thos. S. Raymond, is the Wing candidate. The
election will take place on Thursday, the 9Th No
vember. The vote for President in 1913 was, Gen.
Taylor 4,012 Gen. Cass 4,916. In 1914, Mr.. Clay
3,775 Mr.. Polk ,63S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-07

05- The Union denounces an arranpement be-
tween the Wings and Free-Soile in Michigan.
somewhat resembling the coalition between the Lo-
cofOcos and AbOlitioniss Of New York, Vermont and
elsewhere. Blaze away at Them for it is evidently
violation of patent right, at which our coniempo
rary may be allowed to get indignant. The Union
may insist long it pleases that all that sort Of
intrigue and management belongs exclusively to its
own purty.-Repubfie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-07

or Cassius M. Clay has now entirely rec oyered
from the wouDds he receive in his last fight.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-11-03
ED.

On the 26th ult, Mrs. SARAH B., wife Of
the Rev. John II. Haywood, aged 25 years.
Her funeral was attended by large concourse
Of friends and acquaintance from the Unitar-
church, corner of Fifth and Walnut streets.
In making this announcement we cannot re-
frain from expressing the sympathy we feel for
those to whom the departed was bound by the
trscted season of suffering the deceased mani
tested those noble qualities Of patience, forti-
tuds, and resignation which characterize and
adorn the Christian woman. She had much to
live for, and yet her heart was n OF fIed on this
life and It's pleasures, but rather on that better
life on which we trust she has now joyfully en-
tered. The smile Of her Heavenly Father shone
through the shadows of the grave was reflected
on her features, giving sweet assurance TO her
friends Of her acceptance in that land where
sickness and sorrow are not known. Her form
has vanished from our midst, yet on her image,
shrined in many hearts, the eye Of love will Of
ten look as the years 90 by, and the many viz
tues which jewelled her character shall be
among tue cnOSoss HeoSu'es VI "on0'y "i
those to whom she was best known. The cold
winds OF winter will soon sweep above the place
Of her rest. but no GOODNESS will fall on the af-
lection which was cherished for her, and when
the spring, with its bird songs and flowers,
again revisits earth, there will be many sigh
that one who dearly loved and appreciated this
worlds beauties and glOries, will not be present
to throw a charm around them.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-11-03
Kentucky STATE Convention,

On Tuesday the Court of Appeals question was
again debated at great Length by Messrs. Wcklifie
Hardin, Turner and Nuttall
On Wednesday, on the melton OF Mr.. James,
The following resolution was agreed to:
Resoiped, That the committee on the legislative
department be instructed TO inquire into the ex.
pediency and propriety Of 30 amending the con-
stiiution as 70 prohibit the legislature from pass
ing any bill, resolution, for the appropriation of
money, or creating any debt against the State, or
Tor the payment of money in any way whatever,
unless such BILL or resolution, shall be voted for
by majority IF all the members then elected TO
each branch of the legislature and said vote TO be
spread upon the journals of each house.
A number of propositions to amend were offered
by Mr.. Turner, which were referred and ordered to
be printed
MIR. Rucd offered resolution that the Conven-
ton after this day, meet at clock, A. M, and
continue in session until 2 O'Clock, p. M, the
consideration of which was postponed until Mon.
day next The consideration OF the report of the
Committee on the Court of Appeals, was sgain
resumed.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-11-03

A SAD AfrAIR.-OuT readers will remember
That some months since the barn of MIR. Henry
Black, Jr., Of Wolf Creek township, was burnt,
and shortly afterwards one Of his ST. cks OF grain
both the work of an incendIary. Since that he,
with others, have kept pretty strict watch about
his premises, which resulted in the discovery OF
lhe guilty person, one night last week, while in
ihe act OF firing another of his stacks, and who
proved 10 be none other than Mrs. Black, his own
aunt. She was arrested, and the next day lodged
IN The Jail OF the county, but has since been baied
10y her friends in the sum OF g., SOD. The causes
which have led TO this most unfortunate affair are
brie tiy as follows: Mr.. Joseph Black, the hus-
band oil Mrs b., died few years since, and lett
his property TO his nephew, Henry Black, Jr.,
whom he adopted mot having any children of his
own) with the Agreement that he should support
his widow during her lifetime. Mrs. b., we IN.
deFstand, has felt much dissatisfaction with this
Arrangement, has lived elsewhere at different
periods, but for some time past has resided in a
house on tie farm which her nephew erected for
her accommodation. She appears 10 have brood.
I'd over The subject Until unfortunately her feel
lngs drove her 10 the commission of these most
fearful erimes.-MsTeer (Pa.) LHminary.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-11-03

ASoTmR BURIED CITT.-At q meeting OF the
chronological SocieIy IN New York last week, an
interesting letter read from Hsn. e. q. SaUIKR,
our Charge des Affairs ct Gustamals, who has al
resdy commenced his antiquarian researches and
forwarded several curious relics of Washington.
He gives An account Of the recent discovery Of an
ancient city, buried beneath the Forest about $50
miles from Leos, which far surPasses The srehi-
teetural wonders Of Paleaque. There are evident
y hidden cities upon the western continent far
exceeding in BiEe and the grandeur Of their monu-
ments the revelations Of HerculaneUm and Pom
PeiL We anticipate, saws the Mirror, the most
astounding discoveries from the chronological en-
receive him with the utmost kindness, and their
chiefs regard him hesVen-sent minister to pro-
teci them f.om their Spanish oppressoIs. They
are glad TO rerdeT him every possible assistance in
his Investigations, on the condition that he will
bring no Spaniard into their village, NOT commune
cate TO the priests the secrets they disclose.
There was also read curious letter addressed
10 the President Of the United States, from the last
Of the Peruvian Incss, accompanied by a letsI
from Samuel G. Arnold, of Providence. Mr.. Ar
mold, who has recently returned from South Amer.
ics. met with the venerable Inca, who is ninety
years Of age. He gives very graphic account Of
has appearance, and relates the ifeciiag story Of
the wrongs of his royal race. he found the prince
old priest sitting in the shadow o. the Temple of
he Sun, engaged in reading Tasso-a scene for a
painter and theme for novelist
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-11-03
Prom CALIFORNIA;.

We have been kindly permitted TO look over
some very interesting letters from Mr.. D. THoMP-
son, of this city, now in California, which were
written at Sacramento City, during the latter part
Of August We regret that we have not space to
publish them in FULL but give such extracts will
prove of more immediate interest 10 our readers:
Mr.. Thompson started from independence with
Capt Huie's company, but soon after pushed
ahead with other companies more rapid in their
movements. He suffered many privaiions during
the journey, and lost all HE mules but one. After
his arrival at Sacramento City he was engaged a
week or two in making gold-wsshers, building
houses, Sc, at which he made some $50 or SAC
per day.
Marcellus Brown, printer, of this city, had ar
rived at the mines Instead OF beng killed by the
accidental discharge OF his gun, as was reported
here months ego, and generally believed, it was
Can't. Huie's driver who met with that sad fate
Capt. HUE was run over BY wagon near Fort Lar
annie, and had his hip much injured, from the eff
fects of which, however, he had entirely recovered
AT the same time his daughter attempted to JUMP
from the wagon, when the wheel struck her snC
cut her ear nearly of. DIR. AMI Martin sewed ~
the wound. Mr. Fox was run over by his Wagon
and his leg much injured, but not broken. Mr. i
paid s23 50 for two boards he purchased at lum
Der yard IN Sacramento, and he fully confirms pre-
vious reports about the eItrsvsssnt prices 70
every thing, as well as Of the abundance of gold
which, however, can only be procured BY the hard
est Kind of work.-Lou. Cour.
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AGENTS FOR THE EXAMINER

J. M. McKix, ESQ.,, N. Fifth ST., Philadelp hla
c. II. Drew, Richmond, Va.
Rev. ]. DIcxKY, Heinpin, Ills.
M. RYAN, Maysville, KY.
Rev. VIM GUM, ChristianbuIg, Ky,
MILros STEVENSON, Georgetown, Ky.
JosEPH FISHER, Chester, VT.
BEcKsrR & CASsIYT, Lafayette, la.
J. BALDWIN,, Bethany, Va
GEO. SCARBOROUGH, Owensboro, XIV.
c. G. EvKRrs, Utica, N. Y.
d. M. DEWEY, Arcade Hall, Rochester, N. Y.
BRowS & WLLIAxsoS, Commercial Buudings
Superior ST., Cleveland, Ohio.
D. NErDHAn, IL, Exchange St, Buffalo, N Y.
II. BARCLAY, Russellville, XIV.
Rev. HoorEn CRrws, Chicago iii.
Hon. A. w. GRAHAM, Bowlingreen. Ky
VIZ. GAkSErr, Glasgow, Ky.
G. II. BARkLrY, Lexington, Kentucky.
]. B. RUSSELL, Gazette Office, Cincinnati, o.
WHITE & Porter, Is State street, Bostoa.
ELIAS SMITH, l42 Nassau street, New York
P. II. COsASr, Smithland, Ky.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-11-03

I5-The Presbyterian Synod Of New York have
Issued address to the Isrsetes within their dis
trct, Of character aimed to enlist the sympathes
and efforts of the people in the great work Of dis
seminatins spiritual knowledge among the hea.
thens. The address fully anticipates The reply
which the Jews will make TO an sddresn of this
kind namely, that they have no faith In many of
the leading doctrines of Presbyterisnism, and that
therefore, they cannot form any union with it; bat
powerful appeal couched in the kindlie,t lerms,
is made TO them to think of, reflect and consider
the mighty work devolving upon those who are not
OF the Heather world, and say If the time is not
come when all should unite in the work of spread
ing the Bible throughout the world. The address
concludes:
We come TO you, not as friends Of war-not with
ciamorous accusations-not in concealed deceit.
but In honesty and love. We come to YOU not ia
the storm OF opposition, but with "a still small
voice, voice that speaks Of the remission of Gin
and everlasting peace-a voice ofheavenly, touch
ing invitation-the same voice that was once
heard al your temple and In your solemn assem-
blies.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-11-03

In fair demand, with good stock. Sales Of w. r. Al
s3a7e. Receipts this week go bones Rice Is In i.ir
demand for retail sales; the stock OF good qualities
Is reduced. and prices have advanced to 6aS}e. Re
ceipts none.
l. HEMP--we hear OF sales, but holders generally
are asking si25asis6 per ton for q good article. The
receipts this week "a bales
IRON, METAL. NAILS AND TIN PLATR-Ws
quote regular sales Of bar Iron u &C In lots; sales
OF inferor Iron at 3a3ic. We quote Tennessee Hot
and Cold Blast PigmetaI at e2sSa2e per ton with sales
o2a tons al t2iaS26. Ohio Iron held at higher rates.
Nas-saes Of Pittsburgh at is l0Oaa}e for the assor-
ted numbers in light lots Sales In round lots at 4ca
4ii6e. The stock Is fair with receipts OF 26O kexs
Tin plate quote at I'll 6Oa ga In light lots Re-
eep this week q boxes. Light sales Of Roofing Plate
at Si2 per box. Sales Of Bsnea block Tia at 27ssse
PROVISIONS AND LARD-TheIe Is some stir in
the market. with considerable shipments, but
terial sales. Market dull, and mess Pork Is held at
sass 80. We quote Bacon from wagons at ACC for
shoulders 5a5le for sdes and 6asie for hams. Sales Of
plain hams from stores at si7ieI sales Of gagged hams
at 7sse. Sales Of 40 bbls Lard 6ia6Se and 70 kegs
al sc.
TOBACCo-This staple continues in good De nland,
and We quote sales Of hhds from Owen county for man.
uiAeturns purposes at o. So g. and g IS. The
at Todd's warehouse this week have amounted 10 i46
hhes for which the looxins prices obtained. rsts
% %, - 80. q 70. 50. O. %, ts i6 % 40 80 So
So %; seconds 81 2ols526, COMMON % 40 to 81.
VEGErABLBs-Sales Of 500 bbls Potatoes for ship.
mert stsoas6S per Dbl Sales and shipments his
have exceeded q 75 bbls. Sales OF Onsns at Sss -
per Dbl. Sales OF cabbases at S25 per 1000 head.
WHIskY-The stocks Of Whisky but moderate.
Prices have varied this week. Sales last Thursday al
furdav At Qlso<lc .
wharf yesterday at i9a2oc and 81 bbIs to-day Al 0ate.
Sales Of rectfsd from 2Oc. Receipts
76s bbs We hear OF no sales Peach Brandy Holders
Of old Peach demanding 81 % per gallon Common
Brandy 25e per gallon. French Brandy 81 asaS3 per
0aIlo
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-11-03

HoRRIBLE DEPRAvIrY.-In the month of Octo
Der, 1913, the vault of the Van Rensselaer, family
was entered at midnight by some sacrilieious
wretches, the collins were broken open and the
silver plates ioIcibly wrenched from them The
ghouls then proceeded 10 rob the bodies of every
article OF valpe, says the Knickerbocker, cruelty
mutilaling them TO obtain the rings, &c. After
having completed Their horrible work, they left the
vault, and notwithstanding the most unremittipg
search, no clue could be obtained by the police Of
Ihem. short time since one of their number,
probably apprehending danger, or consc ience smit
len, turned States evidence, and exposed the
names OF his associates in crime, but they got
wind of il and made there escape from The CITY. n
Is TO be hoped that the wretches, whose souls are
so STEPPED in crime that they can eoolly, at mid.
night mutilate the copses Of the dead for the ca ke
OF few email trinkets, will be brought to prompt
and speedy justice at the hands of the outraged la w.
fibdnv AiLQs
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-11-03

INDIAN TREATY.-Some days ago, Ell Gov. Cham
oets and Gov. Ramsey, of Minnesota, were s2-
pointed as Commissioners TO make a treaty with
The Sioux and other Indians. Owing to the late.
ness OF the season, ard the fact that most of the
Indians had gone out upon their fall hunts, only
limited number could be collected at Fort Smell
lug Some three or four th ousand, embracing many
OF the most important Chiefs Of the various bands
were collected, but not su ficient 10 act definitely
The Indians also manifested considerable opposi-
ton 10 the proposition 10 treat, the ground that
no particular site, or locality, had been selected
for their future residence.
The Commissioners, however, succeeded 10
max ing treaty with the SouI Half Breeds These
Half Breeds own tract about thiuy.fve miles in
lengIh along the Mississippi River, extending back
fifteen miles, al the foo. OF Lake Pepin. The
Terms Of the treaty have aot trsnspired, hut the
tract will soon De settled after il is opened for
settlers.
The Commissioners were 10 meet the Wspatee,
WapOkOtee and SisseiOn Indians, On the 18Th, 10
negotiate for lands which they own. These Indi.
ans, although named after their bands are part of
The Sioux nation, and claim a separate interest
ST. LsUis Republican, 22f.