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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

AGRICULTURAL SoCIETY.-We observe 2 COM
iiuhicaiion from correspondent Of the Ricbmond
Enquirer, on the subject of State Agricultural So
cle'y' which is well worthy OF serious considcra-
''on. Virginia is certainly behind MANY Of the
ola'es In the favor shown to the important interest
sought 10 be advanced by the proposed association
Inc proposition of the Enqurer's correspondent is.
mat society be formed, with So admission fee bv
each member and 81 annually--that the State an
pf"PFiate $4,000 annually for premiums for prize
essays; and for Improvements of farms stock. MEN
Sis &c.-also, that a periodical be connected with
me society, giving the proceedings thereof with
me Stale OF the crops in each county, and probable
yields, and furnished TO members without further
cost than the annual subscription The fact oflaroe
investments by the State in improvements oo;no IN
facilitate transportation, is used as an argument for
some appropriation having for lis object increase If
production and freight and, of course. increase of
dividends on public stocks. New York appronri
ates annually to her Stale Agricultural Society
more than 100000
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

PARIS FAsuIoNs.-Rch velvets and laces were
all the rage in Paris at the last advc8s. BdSkiHes
OF pretty little coats made Of these beautiful mater-
ais, are much worn frequently tfimed with fur The
s,eet dresses are being less trimmed than formerly;
bonnets are being made Of every material, the style
Of trimming them on the edges with fur, feathers,
&C., does not seem to take. A certain class only
paronize this mode. The Partisan lady does not
dress much in the streets as our American bellies
do. They reserve their magnifcence for the soirec,
opera and spectacle.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

a NEW REVOLT At IIomE.--A private letter from
Rome states That an insuuectiOu took place in the
convent Del Spirusanto, near ST. Peters. Five hun.
dred nunsrose against tber superors in consequence
it is sad Of tho tyranny Of The latter and set fire
20 the convent the troops called out, and The
condemned to bread aad- water diet some Of the
Tlgleaders were treated more severely, being sent
f9r time 10 an asylum for the insane.-yNc,c York
Sttn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

CHEAP PosTAGE.-It is stated that the Post
master General will recommend red uc.on of post
age, and the establishment of uniform rate of
five cents and that, if his views could be carried
out. three cents would be the rate fixed by law
The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia
North American says:
Mr.. Co!Iamer is not only disposed, but anxious
to meet the public wish, in reducing the scale of
postage on letters TO The lowest point, and if his
Suggestions ara followed there will be no occasion
Tor compliant In any quar- He is also DESTROYS To
Increase The facilities for circulating newspapers
and for extending 10 all publications advantages
which have hitherto been denied, undera nggardly
and mistaken system. But of himself, these re-
forms cannot be effected. In submitting them TO
Congress, with estimates, recommendations and
arguments, he will have discharged his duty, and
the remaining responsibility must be assumed by
The legislative department Now is the time for
the friends of cheap postage to prepare extended
movement upon Congress, that public opinion
may be fairly represented and the enlightened and
liberal policy Of the Post Master General may be
backed by an expression of favor which cannot fail
to command attention and respect. If this sugges-
ton be followed promptly and effectively the best
results may be anticipated. Public meetings should
be held in every city and town, and memorials rep
resentlng the feeling of the country on this subject
should be upon the desk of every member on the
first day of the approaching session. The policy
OF the age is in favor of the diffusion of know ledge
IN the cheapest and most expeditions manner, and
The member OF Congress who opposes himself TO
this policy, will be visited with the Indignation
which followed the passage of the old compensa-
ton bill
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

zen. ocoTr-1he reception of this distinguish
cd citizen and soldier at Richmond, has been high
~ cfeditaole to that city, and through it, the Me
tropos OF the State, creditable to the whole State
zen. SCOTT is native Of Virginia, and entered the
military service when a call was made bv MIR Jrr
fERsoN upon The Governor of Virginia for voup-
'eerS In consequence of the attack on the Chesa
Pe"he' lie enlisted In company of horse, which
"'arcned from Petersburg, himsefa "high private''
"e"9' as ne states, Tie talleSt man in the company
and ndlng the taIlest horse Since that time. he
mas passed through various stages Of public service,
through scenes of war, peril and gory and has Just
revisited his old walks and native fields (as Mr..
FArToNs toast expresses it, ''lhe hereof two wars
and three Publications" We profess to admire
zen SCOTT for his manly bearing, his patriotism.
ability, military skill and brilliant career.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21
WASHINGTON. Nov. 6, 1Sl9.

SIg: Your communication of October II. in rela-
ton 10 proclamation for day Of National Thanks
giving was duly received, and, with many others
Of the same import, has been considered with the
attention which lis importance demands While
uniting cordially IN the universal feeling Of thank
fulness to God for his manifold blessings and espe.
cally the abatement of the pestilence which so
lately walked in our midst, ! have yet thought il,
most proper TO leave the subject Of a Thanksgiving
,it--in tho hands Of the Governors Of the several
States. This decision has been strengthened by the
consideration that this is The season usually set a.
part for that purpose, and that several Governors
have already issued their annual proclamations &C
conngly.
With high respect, remain your friend and
servant, Z. TAYLOR.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

LETTER FROM THE PREsIDgET.-A friend of ours,
(says the New York Commercial Advertiser ) TAX
ing lively interest in the appointment of day Of
National Thanksgiving, communicated with the
President Of the United States upon the subject,
and received the following reply to his communica-
ton:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

SAETAiN's MAGAziSE.-I'he December No is
decidedly the richest ever published The beauti-
fol engraving Of The Brothers, is Of itself worth
the subscription price OF the work. Miss BREMER
will connne TO write for the Magazine and noo.l..
er during her stay in this country. Among the pro-
missed contributors for the coming year, we notice
the names Of HARRIET WARYINEAU and FANNY
FoRREsTER-an attractive addition, which will be
hailed with pleasure by readers Of taste.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

JeNNy LrND.-P. Il. BsREUM, of TIC american
Museum, has sent an agent 10 meet JESNY LIMB in
Stockholm for the purpose Of engaging her TO sing
IN New YORK. lie offers, besides paying expenses
from Stockholm and during the engagement every
kind, TO pay $500, 600 for 2OOnghis and relatively
more for shorter term of service.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

1J- A young lady Of Boston has accepted an offer
OF $500 per month, TO act as book keeper ia mer-
camille house in San Francisco.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21


PUBLIC WORSHIP IN CAMFoRNIA.-Tbefo follow
ing account of the beginnings of public worship in
California is highly interesting
On the Sabbath after first arrived PREACHING
by an Oregon man, was held in the grove, and he
stood in cart-hls Bible and prayer book on the
head of barrel, and the audience, half sitting, half
standing, were very quiet, and the music was fair
On the next Sabbath DR.. Neal of Baltimore ,prea CHI
ed, and took occasion 10 denounce the rum sellers
and gamblers; and their consciences must have
been stirred, a great many of them were present.
The music was tip-top, and Old Hundred was sung
under the trees in style that would have delight
ed you
The third Sabbath, services were held in black
smiths shop, ard | was selected as chorisler. Can
tain Waters party arrived the day before, from Salem,
via Mexico, and among them were some fine sinners,
secured their services, and we sung tune after
tune, before church, till our voices blended well.
and the service opened with Peterboro' and nv
soul said Mr.. Peabody never knew there was
much music in all California. Every heart and
every voice seemed TO join, and the whole conore-
CATION stood for minute after the singing, com
pletely rapt. In the afternoon large numbers testi
fed their Interest," and Arlington sc4Iear, CLOSING
with Old Hundred, were sung in the morning. .
After church requested the singers TO remain and
we had glorious rehearsal, which hope 70 keep
up.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

WHEELING DIsTEIcT.-Thc election Of Col. r.
5. HAYMoND, the Wing candidate for Congress in
the 10Th district, is now placed beyond doubt
This is a triumph Of which the Wings may Justly
be proud, in consideration of the fact. that the dis
TIct has been represented by Democrat for the
last twenty years. II will be recolccied that Col.
IFS opponent was no less parsonage than Col.
GEORGE w. TnoMFsoN, the martyred Attorney
whose ejectmeRt from Office ELECTED such bitter de-
nunciation of Secretary EwJNG.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

HE SATURDAY GAZETTE. Wa have rom.
Iarly received the Saturday Gazette. and consider
IL 'ne pest literary paper within our knowledge
he publishers announce that they "have just be-
gun The Broken Promise" an original novel by
l. ,. ARTHUR; and one of the very best he ever
wrote. IL will be followed by "Jerngan's Pa"
tale by Miss LESLIE, the author of "Mrs. Wash
'ngon Potts - and this by powerful novel of tie
passions, by Mrs. f.. ID. n. SoUTHwoRTH, whose
"Retrlbuiion" is considered equal to "Jane Eyre"
The author Of the celebrated "Bcdott Papers" will
continue TO contribute exclusively TO the Gazette.
TEEMs-$2 for single copy, s. for three copies;
Slo Tor eight copies; and $40 for twenty copies
For club of eight or twenty an extra copy will be
sent. Address Cummings & Peterson, No 46,
South Third Street, Philadelphia.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-11-21

From an interesting statistical article in the Boston
Transcript we earnthat the amount Of sales Of pou
try in one marker in tina: city, for the year 1SlS.
was six hundred and seventy four thousand and
twentythree dollars the average salesof one dealer
nIone amounting to twelve hundred dollars per week
for the whole year. The amount Of poultry sales for
the whole city Of Boston, for the same year. was o
yer one million Of dollars! The amount of sales Of
eggs Tor the whole city OF Boston, for the same year.
was fraction short Of a million of dollars The
Transcript says that the breeding and rearing pou-
try IS second in importance 10 scarcely any other
article Of stock in New England
The agricultural statistics Of the United States.
published in lS4O,show that the value Of poultry IN
the State Of New York was two Millions three hun
dred and seventy three thousand and twenty nine
dollars.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14
Grt0ap, 1une 8.

pWe refer the reader to the Ordinanc e
of the Board Of Health in this days paper
The. Inspectors of Nuisances will commence
their duties this morning, and their instIuc-
,ions are TO be thorough in their work we
have every reason to believe that all viola tons
Of the law will be rigidy prosecuted, and un-
less persons wish to ge, in trouble, we advise
them to pu, their households and all that ap'
pertains to their premises in order without
delay. The Cholera is all around US, and is
daily increasing with fearful rapidi'y ; we
have no disposition to a'aIm the public, but on
the contrary would do all in our power to al
lay unnecessary excitement Sill, wo know
that there are nuisances in town which ought
to be aba,ed, and we trust that the Inspectors
will discharge their duty with uncompromis
rug vigilance.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

D,-Many of our readers think tha. we
must have been mistaken in stating the amount
sof the appropriation, Tuesday, for the cele-
bra,ion Of the fourth Of July,-they suppose
that it must have been SE'ENTi-FlFE r.
CENTS, ins'ead Of as many dollars. We
Nssure them that we announced the amount
correctly, and trust they will appreciate this
most magnanimous and patriotic aPpropra-
.,on. We shall probably have one of The
most extensive, brilliant and attractive cele'
bratlons which has ever been Witnessed in
Newport The Military and Fire Compar-
les of New York, Philadelphia, Boston and
Providence will unques,ionably be invited to
attend, and they will certainly accept the
invitation. The dinner on the occasion will
be served up a, the Ocean House, in Weav-
er's Tost sumpiuous style.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14
Newport R. l., Thursday Morning, June IA, l849.

! NEwPoRT.-The editor of the News is ex-
hor,ing the people of that quiet-almost too
quet-and beautiful town to some enterprise
and exertion in matters of business. New
port, with its fne location and unriyaled nat.
ural advantages, should be something more
than pleasant fishing town and the most
agreeable watering place in the country lts
noble harbor, which in some important re-
specs has no equal on the Atlantic coast, +,
should bear something besides pleasure
yachts in summer and fishing boats in winter
There is no place in the State better adapted
for manufacturing, there is no place in the
country better adapted for whalini for the
mackerel and cod fishery and for more extern
sive commercial enterprise There is also
abundant capita. in Newport, and there are
mer who know how to employ it to advan
tage. Let a portion Of It be devoted to the
active enterprises of business, and a different
aspect will soon settle upon the whole town.
The streets will show the hustle ofirade, the
young men will stay at home, rents will iise,
hundred new modes cf obtaining living will
spring up, and everything in Newport will i'm
prove,-except the beauty of the women,
which has long since reached perfec;ion.-
Pror. Jour.
The people OF Newport shoulG all return
thanks to the editor of the Journal, for the
interest which he manifests in ou. ancient
capitol and the ladies' should return their
compliments for his kind remarks Of them, by
each sending his E1cellency a beautiful
boquet, when no is here at the June session oi
the Legislature.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

| APpREHESDED INDIAN DEpREDArioss.- The
Cherokee Advocate of the l4th May says
A report has reached this place that the
Osages and Camanchcs are going TO join to-
goihcr to intercept, attack, and rob the Fayct
tevil e Mining Company that lately rendez'
yoused at the Grand Saline, and are now on
their way TO California 1t said that Mr.
Charles Cooley, of Saline district, has gone
on to ovcrtake the company to give them In
formation of the intentions Of said Indians
We shall feel considerable solicitu le until we
hear farther on the subject.
The Osagcs are Said to have left the border
within a very short time, without staying tc
make their usual preparations when they e.
out on the prairie to hun, and some individ
uals of the Osaees have stated TO some of ou'
people that such things are in contemplation
by them and the Camanches, stating that they
did not want public road made through the
hunting grounds by the white people"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

The undersigned Committee appointed by
the Town Of Newport, TO report upon its Fl.
nances, would, respectfully report, and refer
TO the following statement, showing the pres
ent state of the Treasury, and the demands
upon it for the current year, leaving dciic-
ency of sli ,536, ,l0,-,o meet which, and
such other unforeseen expences as may arise,
would propose to raise a Tax Of thirty
four cents on hundred dollars, Of the real
end personal property ofthe taxable property,
which will by the last valuation, raiso abou
Sl5 900, which it is believed will be sufficient
for the ezpence. The year.
The presen, demands on the Treasury, $4,000
For'repars Of streets and highways. 800
FOR the Newport Asylum. 3ioO
For Public Schools, 5000
For interest on the Town Debt, 1929, lC
For salaries of Town Officers, Town
Clerks annual bill, aud incidental
expenses, 23OC
Assessing and collecting Taxes, 3oO
This sum hich should be in the Treas.
ury over and above, 4OC
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14
GERMANY.
] DAYS laler from Europe.

The Europa, Capt. Lott, with SO through
N sscngers, arrived at Halifax little after IL
o. clock on Tuesday. Her news was trans
mi,,ed by express and telegraph TO the Bos-
ton evening papers of Wednesday, and we Sc
lect from their columns the most interesting
particulars.
The Europa left Liverpool on tho Goth
ult, and consequently arrived at Halifax on
the tenth day She will be at her wharf IN
East Boston before this reaches the reader
bu, her mails will not be distributed before we
60 to press. ..
The Elections in Trance have resulted far
more fayorably for the Socialists and Red Re
publlcans than was anticipated. They viii
muster about 2i0 against abou, twice that
number Of Or,eahists, BonSpartss and Legiti.
mists. Tins result had caused depression o.
/ "a per cent in tho funds, from which, howev-
er, they were recovering. n NO French As
.enhbly tho affairs Of Hungary and Austria
being under discussion, proposltlI IN wal
made and earnestly supported by Jolly, Sa
rang, and Ledfu Rollin for an immediate do
claration OF war against Russia and Austria
They contended ma, the Eruption OF lo7 ,oo'
Russians, with a reserve Of 80 900 behind, wa
something more than tho subduing Of Hunga
lry Il argued q coalition Of all tho kings an,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14
Sl29s, 22

Add TO the above the sum al
lowed No. s towards their
House, 200, 90
And the total oIpencc of the -
Fire Department has been $2275, 33
The Engines are believed to be in good or
der and sufficiently provided with hose, with
the exception of No. /. which is old and
subject to arrangement ; and the Company of
No. complain that their Engine is not good
enough for them. No. has no Captain,
and scarcely any Company, and the public
are indebted TO Mr. Jonathan Il. Almy for
much care and attention bestowed upon her.
A company has been organised for old No
2, and she is now placed on the Long Wharf,
whereabout most OF the Company belong
building being hired at a rent of ST, so per
month. SAMUEL BROWN.
HENRY BULL
Is. Is. ROWLAND.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

Galveston dates 10 the Gath state that
party of returning emigrants, report that one
hundred and fifty Americans attempted to
force their way through Mexico, en- route to
vCalifornia without passports, but met serious
opposition from the MeSicans finally fight
ensued which resulted in the Americans be-
ing made prisoners.
& They say that two thirds of the Americans
and large number of Texans, now journey
ing to Calforn'a, would return.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14
From the n. O. Picay,nie, May 90.

The CR-VAssE At SAvvE's-We ye.ter-
day paid another visi, to this crevasse, leaving
there al o'clock last evening The work is
necessarily progressing slowly, but, in our
opinion, success is nov almost beyond a
doubt. The pilIng is completed with the ex-
cep,on of a space of fifty or sixty feet near
the CENTRE and fascines are put dowt, with
sand bags as fast as they can be brought to ,ho
spot. The piling which has been completed,
we are confident, is of sufficient strength Ia
withstand the force of the water when the
breach shall be entirely closed and although
we cannot as yet name the day when the
grand object will be attained, we feel assured
that II is close at hand.
The OVERFLOW The truant waters OF
Father Mississippi continue to encroach up
on our city, and the song of the gondolier, oil
rather the shout Of the municipality boatmen
is fast nearing St. Charles street The inun-
dated streets present novel and exciting scenes,
and, apart rom the melancholy rehectione
caused by the disastrous st5,e Of affairs, there
is much to snruse. Al sorts OF aquatic con-
veyances are brought into requisitioh and these
are now to be seen al all corners waiting ~
convey passengers through avenues where
cabs and carriages were wont TO roll
through many of the streets, However, the
authorities have caused grtwales or plank
walks to be constructed which Prove grea
convenience. II was impossible, in the haste
in which they were put up, 10 make them firm
the traveller is obliged to step with great eau
ton, ard even then primly dressed gentlemen
are occasionally seen to disappear for tim'
beneath the dirty flood. With the fine pros
pect Of stopping the creyasse, we have reason
to hope that this state of affairs will not las,
much longer.
] The Delta of the same date says
/ The CREvAssE-We cannot afford oul
readers any cheering information or positiy,
assurance, that the crevasse at Sauye's will b,
stopped in one, two, three or four days from
this time. Capt. Grant we understand, thinks
he will be able TO stop it eilectually by Thurs
day next. We think differently.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

An iniali6h cure for tho Cholerd.--Take
three table.spoon-ful Of castor oil, three table
spoonsfuIl Of the bes, French brandy and forty
drops of audanum, mixed well together, an,
Let the patient drink it off. The body must
then be rubbed over with hot flannel cfoth.'
Should the condition of the patient no. i'm
prove within one hour, and the nails of the
fingers begin to ge, 5.dck, administer one ta-
ble-spoonful of castor oil, one of French bran
dy, and ten drops of laudanum. This treat
men, has been found most eflcctual IN India.
where cholera first appeared and thousands &
persons wele cured by this simple remedy
Lirrpo0L Pdpcr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

THE Two ONDERDoN1s.-Att the recent sit
ting of the Annual Episcopal Convention of
Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, some of the pa
pers reported tha, vote restoring Bishop
Onderdonk, of New York, had been passed
very palliable error, of course, the Pennsyl'
vania Episcopal Convention having nothing
whatever to do with the Bishop of New York
It will Le rccollccted that Bishop ii. L. On
derdonk of Pennsylvania, was suspended iol
intemperance sometime in the year 1914 lie
acknowledged his fault, and since that time
has been living in retirement and ponitence. -
The convention, therefore, of his former dio
cese, passed vote petitoning the House o
Bishops to restore him to the duties Of tn,
Priesthood, not of the Episcopate-in othc
words to allow him to ofliclale as a clergyman
not as Bishop. 1t was passed without
dissenting voice. The former Bishop is old
and after years Of penitance it would cheer hin
in his old age to be allowed to preach and per
form the duties of the clerical office. All &C
ton on this subject however, must await thu
decision of the house Of Bishops, who NEE. il
! October Isso.-N 7. Express.