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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

o. The New York GioJc says A very sin
guar case came 10 our knowledge recently. A
young lady residing in the upper part of this city,
has been Tor twelve years in the rccciptof 500 a
year, yet has no knowledge af the source from
whence it is obtained. She has to produce vouch-
ers for her expenditures, and isrcguuIly paid, quar-
terIy. the amount stated yetis summarily turned
out of the Office where the donation is paid. if she
makes any inquiries upon the subject She has been
threatened with bodily injury if she dares 10 urge
an investigation; yet, believing that the parties
having the direction Of The money, retain a largea
mount Of property which should come to her. the
young lady has employed counsel to examine the
case
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

~ Men distinguished for their patriotism have
in all ages been distinguished for their longevity
No less than thirteen Of the iy-six sgners of the
Declaration Of American Independence lived 10 the
.I,,I, ,f,;e, 4
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

WosTHY or ImrirIoN.-The late session Of
the Rhode Island Legislature lasted fou days, dur
ing which time numh,r ~ bills were passed and
much important bgsines- "as transacted. We would
commend the example 10 our Legislators at Rich
mond as worthy OF their imitation.
PsEsIDgEr's MnssAG&.-Shoud this document
be received before Friday will furnish it TO our
subscribers as as possible in an extra paper.
o. There vas no northern mail yesterday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12
CONGRESS-.

In conformity with the Constitution, both houses
OF Congress assembled in their respective halls on
Monday the Sd inst. The Senate was called TO or.
der by its presiding officer, the Vice Presiden, OF
the United States, and has adjourned from day to
day. not being able to proceed regularly to business
until the House is organized
The House was called To order by Mr.. Camp.
bell, Clerk Of the House during the last Congress-
Two hundred aud twenty three members were pre-
sent al the opening; seven were absent-fve wings.
two democrats and one Free Soler. Since the first
day OF the session the House has been endeavoring
to elect Speaker, but without success When the
adjournment took place on the 7,h, there had been
twenty-five ballots, and the last vote stood for Win
'hrop, of Mass, wing, 1902 for Cobb of Ga, dem,
%; scattering So; necessary to choice 49,
The votes which prevent the election of a Speak
er are abou, thirty. OF these five are Whig, eiph,
or nine Democratic and some fourteen Free Soil
The Wings are Morton, of Va, Cabell, Of Florida,
and Stephens, Toombs and Owen, of Ga. In refus-
ing to stand by their political associates their obec,
seems TO be TO form sectional party in opposition
to the Free Sellers and their conduct canpn, be oo
severely condemned. In the Wing caucus, which
nominated Mr. Winthrop, Mr. Toombs offered a
resolution on the subject OF the abolition of slavery
IN the District Of Columbia, which was voted down
as irrelevant, and consequently these gentlemen
and also MIR. llilliard. Of Ca, withdrew from the
meeting.
The Democrats who will not vote for Mr.. Cobb
comprise the extremes of both sections of the parry
oome," says the Baltimore American, "are so
near TO Free Soilism that they will not vote for
Southern man, and others object to Mr. Cobb on
the ground that he was not Southern enough to sun
the Calhoun Address"
despatch to the Richmond Republican on the
9th, says: con the sixth and last ballot to-day
winthrop received l0l votes; Potter, Wmot
rroviso democrat from Ohio, &c; scattering A.
NO election being made, the House adjourned until
Monday. Potter is supposed to be the nominee Sc
iected by the Democratic caucus held last nirb, ),
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

From the application made by the
18th section of the act OF Sd
March, lS47, for mail services
to the Government
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

$4,705,l76 IS
100000 90
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

THe ToLMNs.--lt will he seen That these talent
ed gocaIists will give concert ia this place to NOR
row evening Those who heard them last winter,
will gladly embrace the opportunity to hear them
again. The corps Of performers has been increased
since they were in Sfaunton.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-12-12

0cs- The Locofocos Of Congress seem disposed 70
drop their present candidate for the SPeakershpa and
take up another. They know too much about the
public crib not 70 be willing 10 sacrifice CoJb, for
the purpose Of getting at the corn. VIII they ac-
kaoociedge Mis2
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

benefcent God has blessed the people of
this Commonwealth with health and abundance.
The fields have yielded bountiful returns TO the
labors Of the husbandman. The enterprises Of
the citizens, in all branches Of industry, have
been appropriately rewarded. Peace with all
nations has been youchsafed to the country.
Civil and religious liberty, under the institu-
tions Of free government, have been preserved
inyiolate, and the largest measure Of earthly
happiness has been graciously dispensed by an
all-wise and merciful Providence.
These blessings demand our gratitude to Him
in whose hands are the issues of life-who con-
trols and directs the affairs of men-whose will
is Omnipotent 10 save or destroy, and who min
giles in the justice Of His Judgments the attri-
butes of His mercy-before whose power ma
tions are exalted or cast down-and they call
upon US, as one people, to unite in solemn
Thanksgiving--in humble supplication and praise
TO the Almighty Author of every good and per-
feet gift for these His undeseryed blessings to
his weak and sinful creatures. They require
the profound reverence of penitent hearts, sen.
sbIe of the unworthness of humanity, and OF
the enduring mercy of a righteous God.
Believing these solemn truths deeply i'm.
pressed with the duty of devout alteration and
humble prayer; in compliance with a yenerated
custom, and the desires of the great body of the
people: |, WILLIAM F. JOHNSTON, Governor o1
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby
appoint and designate THURSDAY, the 29h
day Of .Norsmber aeTt, as day of general Thanks
giving throughout the State: and | hereby re.
commend and earnestly invite all the good peo
pie of this Commonwealth to a sincere and pray
erful observance Of the same.
Given under my hand and the great seal oi
the State, at Harrisburg, this twenty-ifth day
Of October, in the year Of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and forty nine, and of tht
Commonwealth the seventy fourth.
By the Governor.
TOWNSEND HAINES,
Secretary Of tie Commonwealth
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10
B I X | \ D.

Be kind to thy father-for when thou wer
young,
who loved thee so fondly as he?
He caught the first accent that fell from thy
tongue,
And ioined in thine innocent glee.
Be kind to thy father, for now he is old,
His locks intermingled with grey,
His footsteps are feeble, once fearless and boldj
Thy father is passing away.
Be kind to thy mother-for 10 on her brow
MAY traces of sorrow be seen,
o, well may'st thou cherish ana cohilort hel
now,
For loving and kind hath she been.
Remember thy mother-ior thee VIII she pray
As long as God giyeth her breath,
With accents Of kindness then cheer her lone
way,
Fen to the dark valley of death.
Be kind to thy brother-his heart will have
dearth
If the smile of thy love be withdrawn;
The flowers Of feeling will fade at their birth,
If the dew of affection be gone;
Be kind TO thy brother-whereyer you are,
The love of brother shall be
An ornament purer and richer by far
Than pearls from the depth of the sea.
Be kind to thy sister-not many may know
The depth Of true ssterIy love,
The wealth of the ocean lies fathoms below
The surface that sparkles above.
Thy kindness shall bring to thee many sweet
hours,
And blessings thy pathway to crown,
Affection shall weave thee agarland OF foWers,
More precious than wealth or renown.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10
Money Matters, Trade, &c.

The Wheeling Gazette says, another counter
felt of the one dollar bills on the Ripley Branch
of the State Bank of Ohio, exceedingly well ex-
ecuted, is in circulation. The red impression
on the back is genuine and the best, if not the
only, distinguishing mark is, that in the coun-
terfeit the star or areola at the end Of the bar
enclosing the words - State Bank Of Ohio" i:
set in the centre of square block, which is not
the case in the genuine.
DoUBTFUL BANKs.-Thompson's Bank Note
Reporter puts down the following institutions
in its list of doubtful banks: Salisbury Bank
Maryland Exchange Bank, Washington, D c.;
State Bank at Morris, n. J.; James Bank,
GAINESVILLE, n. Y.
SrsoUEHANNA County BANK.-We learn from
the Philadelphia papers that the Susquehanla
County Bank has failed. This bank has been u
rickety concern for years, and it is time its
doors should be permanently closed. de-
spatch from Montrose says that the Cashier has
been committed TO Jail in default of $4,000
bail, on an alleged charge of defslcaton. It's
reported that S., 600 Of the funds Of The bank
are unaccounted for.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10
Obituary Notice.

Died, on the lst inst, Mrs. REBEccA HEN
DRIcKs, in the 62nd year of her age.
Mrs. III. until within the last few wears resid-
ed in York, in this State Her first husband
Capt. Jacobs, when the country was invaded by
foreign foe, offered his services and acted with
the York Volunteers in the defence of Balti-
more, IN 1914 Capt. Jacobs had the character
oil brave man, and left behind him a good re-
putaton as useful citizen and honest man.
Some years after her second marriage she came
10 Lewistown to reside with her daughter Mrs
Mcdowell, with whom she continued to remain
until the close Of her life. She was q consis-
tent member of the Lutheran Church, mild and
unassumng in her department, and firm be-
lever in the great truths of the Christian reli-
gIon. She was respected by her neighbors and
loved by her friends. An affectionate mother
and devoted wife, she faithfully discharged the
duties OF the domestic sphere and though suf-
ierer from painful disease of fifteen wears
continuance, meeklY submitted to her sufferinps
without murmur. She gradually sunk away
before the slow but certain ravages of the de-
stroyerr, and yielded up her spirit to Him who
gave 1t almost without struggle. Her com
posure and tranquility of mind were truly graft
lying to her friends She believed that in death
she would exchange this earthly for heavenly
habitation, aud that her spirit would be recev-
ed INTO the glorious company of the angels and
saints, made perfect through suffering. BLESS
cd are the dead who die in the Lord yea, hence
forth, saith the Spirit, for they rest from their
labors and their works follow them" A
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

CoURr PRocEFDNGs.-A considerable
number of criminal cases occupied the at
tention of Court in the early part of the
week. Amone the cases tried was that of
the Commonwealth VS.. John Bullekin,
an Intelligent locking boy of twelve years
old, wha zgas indicted for setting fire 10
dhe barn of Mrs Mcclellan, near Belleyille,
during the past summer. The principal
evidence was the boys own confession
made some weeks after the thoughtless
act had been committed, but nothing was
ELECTED from she witnesses to show that
there was any malice in it, which the law
absolutely requires TO make it capital of
fence. The witnesses generally testified
in fapor of the boys previous good char
acter. Judge WILSON charged the Jury
with a brief but lucid explanation of the
law respecting such cases-aiter which
the Jury retired and returned a verdict of
Nor GUILTY.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

LIVERPOOL, October %.
Business affairs have undergone no material
change since the sailing of the Europa. The
Cotton market continues in very excited stah
rather increased by the news from New York
by the Hbernia up TO Thursday. The sales for
the week ending 18th were larger than on any
previous occasion in Liverpool, amounting TO
l,00l bales, of which spectators took 90, go
bales, exporters 1,170-the remainder, g., 800
were taken by the trade.
In the Wheat, Flour and Corn Markets there
has been no material change, either in prices or
in the extent of the sales. Wheat is quoted
from As Cd to IS Cd per 20 lbs; Western Canal
new Flour l9s to 2ls Philadelphia 23s Sd, Bal
timore 24s, and Ohio 25s per bbl. Indian Corn
is IN steady request at 2Ss Cd to 29s Sd for
white of good quality, and 27s Cd to 2Ss for vel.
low
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

COLLISION ON THE COLUMBIA RAILROAD
About o'clock on Thursday afternoon, seri-
Gus accident, attended with loss Of life, and
a considerable destruction Of valuable property,
occurred on the Columbia Railroad, between
Parkesburg and Coatesville. The locomotive,
" Clarion with freight train, going upwards,
was approaching the station near the latter
place to take in water, when the coupling Of
part of the train broke. Twenty cars, all heavy
laden, were thus liberated and there being a
heavy downward grade, they ran down by their
own gravity with immense speed. They went
on far the Coatesyille bridge, where they
came in collision with another train which had
left Parkesburg some fifteen minutes previously
Such was the force of the shock, that some
twelve cars were demolished and three others
were driven completely over the bridge.
Two men, in the employ of the State, were
at work repairing the road near the spot, and
not seeing the cars coming on the north track,
were struck by them One Of them, named
Lynn, was instantly killed, his head being sew
cred from his body. The other man, named
Patton, was seriously hurt, and is not expected
to survive. 1t is stated that the men in charge
of the cars which broke loose, had left the train
and gone into the hotel at that stopping place
They were employed by the transporters, and
their consuct is highly censured. Had even
one Of them been on the train, he might have
used the break, and thus prevented the disaster
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

Constructive MMEAGE.-It appears
that Mr.. Comptroller Whittlesey has just
put his Uet0 upon the account rendered by
Mr.. Dickens, tho Secretary OF the Senate,
Of about $4,000, which he paid to the
members Of the Senate, as constructive
mileage that is, he paid all of them, but
three who had scruples in the matter, the
mileage, for going home on the 4th of
March last, and returning the same day.
IL is stated that Mr.. Whittlesey submitted
the matter TO the President, who promptly
requested him to do what he believed to
be right, and let the consequences take
care of themselves Mr.. Dickens Will.
therefore, have to ask Congress TO make up
the expended sum. The paid Senators
will hardly refund any part Of the $1,000
they have received, according to precedence,
though not according to law and justice.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

81. LOUIS, NOV us
A revolving case of rape and murder took
place the other day, near Palmyra. A ne
gro belonging TO Mr.. Glasscock, commit
ted violence on Miss Bright, an interesting
little girl, Il years of age, and then muir
dered her. For fear of being detected,
the inhuman monster turned round and
killed her brother, aged / years. The
wretch has been arrested, and ,ciH be
burned aiiUe on Friday.
Young Barnum, who was shot III St.
Louis by the French brothers Montesquien,
is much better, and hopes are entertained
OF his recovery.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

The agent of the Western Railroad has fur
nished the editor of the Albany Evening Jour-
nal with the following statement of the amour!
of freight started from their depot al East Al
bany on Monday week:
10,0538 barrels of Flour,
942 barrels of Apples,
LAOS boxes of Cheese,
75 bales of Wool,
l,l59 frkins of Butter,
95S barrels of Beef
Eight trains, with 36l cars were seat East
The receipts for freight were s5,423 This i:
the largest of any day since the road was built
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. s, la4g


The supplies of Flour continue moderiie,
but they are fully equal 10 the demand. Sales
of 4a500 bbls. common and good brands for
shipment, at S5a5, ,l24 per bbl. For city con-
sumption, there is fair demand at previous
rates. Rye Flour is dull small sale at So
per barrel. GRAIN.--There is good demand
for Wheat, and prices are steady. Sales Of
5000 bushels at .l3 per bushel for good
white, and l06 al07 for red. Rye is scarce,
and in demand for distilling. We quote Penn
sylvania at So cts per bushel Corn is not
quite so active, but prices have not varied
Sales of 1000 bushels yellow at So and white
at 62 cents, weight. OATs-Sales of South.
ern at 29a30 cts, and Pennsylvania at 35 cents
per bushel.
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OUINcy. M Nov. G

NNVI1NVhF \IEt'J -N'F' U
Last night about fifty negroes, of all
ages and sexes, with teams, stampeded
from the Missouri side of the river. The
slaves were owned by Miss Miller, Mr..
McKim and Mr.. McCutcheon, of Sugar
Creek, and Mr.. Ellis of Monticello, Lewis
county. The slaves were overhaued on
Saturday morning, and after a desperate
resistance and the loss of their leader, they
were captured. The slave who was killed
belonged to Miss Miller.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

STATE TKEAsURER.-The following
names are already announced III the Lo-
cofoco papers for The office of State Treas
urer Richard Yaux, Esq, of Philadel-
phia Col. John Snodgrass, Of Wesumore-
land Jacob Weidlc, Esq, ofLebanon
Wm. d. Boas, Esq, Of Dauphin Col.
Asa Packer, of Carbon and Wm. Hackett
of Northampton; Jacob Dillinger, Of Lee
high. Cannot the State of Miffiin bring
forward a candidate!
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

NEW YoRK.-The returns from this
.Sta.e, as far as received, show thorough
and substantial victory Of the Wings over
the Locofoco Coalition The four Whig
Senators are probably chosen, and the
Wings have ten out Of the sixteen Assem-
blvmen.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

FALL or CHURcH SPIRE.-The tall
spire of the Second Presby Church
in Wheeling, fell with tremendous crash
on Friday evening of last week, striking a
German workman who was standing near
the building, mangling his body in fright
fnl manner. TIE spire had been only re-
Gently finished, and the scafolding re-
moved but short time before the accident
occurred.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

by a musket ball. The siege Of Achulga,
thus successfully terminated, had lasted
eleven months, during which period the
Russians lost % officers and 422 men, eX-
elusive of those wounded
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

ISThe editor has gone to Harrisburg
to attend the meeting of printers and
probably will not be back before Ncdncs-
day next.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10
ReIi.iOHS Notice.
TOWNSEND HAINES.
Secretary Of he COnm9mUea.

The Rev. DAVID STERRrTT will preach in
the Presbyterian Church, on Sabbath (to-mor-
row. evening. at early candle light.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10
DEATHS FROM CHLoRoroRn.-A recen

DEATHS FROM CHLoRoFORM.-A recent
number of the Medical Times says:
An accident of very melancholy ma
ture has just occurred In Glasgow. DIR.
Adams. resident physician TO the Clyde
street Hospital, having occasion to use
Chloroform, inhaled it himself to try lis
strength but without any serious conse-
quence repeating, however, this expert
Inent, and incautiously increasing the dose,
the effect was fatal he fell back and i'm
mediately expired
The L'Union Medicale Of Sept. Sth,
says - On the 23d of August, Md'me
Labrunc, healthy married woman, resid-
ing at Langres, III France, died from the
effects Of chlorolorm vapor. She wished
10 have a tooth extracted, and prior TO
the operation inhaled the vapor, which
was given to her at her own desire. Com
piete insensibility was not produced at the
first trial more chloroform was placed on
the handkerchief, and she drew full in
spiration. Her cOuntenance Immediately
became pallid; her features were visibly
altered there was j dilatation OF the pu-
pills, with cOnynlsive rolling Of the eyes,
and no pulse could be felt. Every attempt
was made TO restore life, but without sue
cess. She died as if struck by lightning.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

We are requested by WILLIAM Rrs-
SELL, Esq, Cashier of the Bank OF DIS
count and Deposit at this place. to state
that notes offered fer discount must lie
over one day before they can be acted
upon.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

RToT.-A serious riot occurred in Read
ing on Monday night last, between the
men attached to Spalding & Rogers cir
Gus and 4 number Of the citizens,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10
BE IINpREITDICED.

y
be preudiced against this now truly celebrated
medicine dcspse this advice let be used immedi-
aicIy on pain being felt! matter where il may be,
whether in the head feet whether it be ia back
abdomen whether arising from external cause
ne Brandreth's Pills. and rely upon it, that pain
viii CO. the body viii be restored 10 health as ma
has received sufficient from their effect
The quantity of impure hunors discharged from the
body by the action Of the Brandrehs Pills. in
the course Of few hours with and pure blood by
the digestion of a moderate meal By purgng the body
with this medicine the whole blood becomes en-
tirely pnfified and regenerated.
That the blood is the life OF the body, presume un-
disputed, therefore shall say that it being the SEAT
LIFE mnst also be the OF disease If disease in
the blood should abstract the disease onlv not the
blood II is the impurities which be removed by
purgaton health alsaIes of the weaIner
in all situations aud in all climates The blood like
good spirt IS always trying benefit the body By its
struggles to expe impurities But il capable TO ef
feet It's publication at all times TO do this il must
often have assistance Whenthe blood loa ded with iu-
puTies especially in this climate the consequences ma
be fatal provided the blood is purified at once and
this is 10 be effected Brandreths Pills are used
Purchase the genuine medicine Of the follow ing
JOHN A. SrERErf, Lewstown HiLlidm Hardy, Nc.
Neytown; Jones y SimiRgtoH, Huntingdon -goers &.
Srope, Alexandria; n " Cresce{l, Petersburg; Hart
man, S"'thF Co, ManorhiIl T. II Oneas, Birning CHAM
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N A R R | & D ,

On the 18th ut., in Montgomery county,
OHIO, GEORGE b. ORT, OF this county, 10 Miss
CATHARINE BECK, OF the former county.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10

The Lewisfo,0n Mills arc paying % n
81 cents for good wheat, 50 cents for Rye,
80 cents for Corn, and 81 cents for Oate
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-11-10
D | E D..

In Hollidaysburg on the lst inst, Mrs Ma
RIA n. RoCKAFELLoY, widow of the late Rev.
J. p. Rockafellow, aged 35 years.