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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

Butter MAKrNG.-Those who only make
small quantity Of butter, and of cOurse do not churn
every day will find the following very important
When The cream Of each day is put into the jar or
pot in which it is kept, let the whole be stirred 10
gclhcr Moroughip If this is not done, the cream
Of each day will remain in layers as it is put in, and
the lower strata will become sour and bitter, and
when the clurning is done, will faint the whole.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

e. DR.. Brown courDcd lady unsucces,C,liv fo,
many years, durlng which time he every Cay drank
her health but, being observed at last 10 omit the
custom. gentleman said come Doctor. your old
toast" Excuse mcas cannot make her Broom
III toast her no longer,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

TO GiIdcrs, Painters and Artists.
fENhe subscriber offers for sale beautiful article
of GOLD PAINT, which may be used either
for Writing, Gliding or Painting. IL can be used
In Sign Painting or gliding Picture Frames, and
with one half the cost of Gold Leaf; also, in orna
mental Painting, writing in Albums or in other
kinds of Fancy Work eXecGPed with brush or pen.
r.. BERKELEY.
Nov. 81, 1S40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

A VALUABLE TABLE.--The following table,
compiled from the calculations of Nj. Garrett ESD.
Of Virginia, will be found exceedingly valuable ~
many CT our readers:
A box 81 inches by l6 inches square snd 22
inches deep, will contain barrel, or 1882 cubic
inches.
A box "a inches by rs inches square and
inches deep will contain half barrelI or 5, 1876 Gu
bic inches.
A box 1913 inches square and inches deep, will
contain one bushel, or 5,426A cubic inches.
A box ~ inches by g inches square and inch
es deep, will contain peck or 537 =. cubic inches.
A box inches by inches square and 2inches
deep will contain one half peck or 268 cubic inches.
box inches by 4 inches square and as inches
deep, will contain gallon 1914 cubic inches.
a box inches by inches square and Az inches
deep, will contain one quart, or 81 IS cubic inches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

GUNs.-Small guns were invented by SwarIz,
German, about 1873; brought into use by the Vene
tians, $50. Cannon were first used at the battle
of Cressy. 1916; first used in England at the siege
Of Berwick. 1905 first cast in England l54d used
in shipping By the Veneiians, 1889; before they
were only used to batter walls. Mohammod, at the
siege of Constannuple, employed some of the larg
est guns ever made use of before or since. One of
his cannon was of such enormous size as 10 require
10 yoke Of oxen to draw it, and 1000 men TO man
it, Is discharged bal! Of the weight Of 300 pounds.
The report was heard at a great distance, and the
country shaken to the distance Of 40 fu!longs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

ToM MooEg.-On bed of pain, perhaps death.
in cottage in Devonshirc, lies the greatest poet Of
the new tongue Of ireland. After a lj(c Of nearly
seventy years-for fifty Of which he has been famous
the son Of Dublin grocer, the friend Of Emmct,
Gratran. Byron, and Fox. lies crushed in mind and
heart, his memory with all It's untold tales taken
from him tho qugcr Of his fancy omptled Of It's last
arrow, with many years and sorrows like OAK and
lead wrapped about his bDdy in anticipation Of the
grave. Poor Tom Mo)re," how grey and cold sets
in thc-uight oC his ing and brilliant day!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

PGATTING TREES on WET GRoUND.-hlr. lh0s
Mcchan, Of Philadelphia in the lIoriculturist for
October, gives a method Of planting trees on wet
ground lie digs the ground deeP,a as if for ordina
ry planting, and then lays The roots flat on the
face covering them first with broken sodS, and thea
with fin, sh. lie pllts on the. ground in
sioaI Of i'm II.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

Bath County Court, .Noocn,ber Term, lS49.
an motion Of William F.. Bowyer, heir and dis
" tribuee of Adam Bowyer, decd, of this Coun-
ty, showing to the Court that two years have eaps-
ed since the qualification of William Wilson as
Administrator of the said Adam Bowyer, in this
Court: II is ordered that all persons who may
have claims against said decedent do exhibit the
same for settlement by the first day OF February,
next, and that copy of this order be published for
eight weeks in the Stanton Spectator and another
copy be posted al the Court House door of this coun
~, on two several Court days.
A Copy-1esie,
S. A. PORTER, Clerk.
Bath County, Nov. %, 1849.-Sw.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

LrBERIA-The following extract from letter of
recent date from the Rev. Mr. Gurley, formerly the
faithful agent Of the Colonization Society, and the
jealous advocate of its objects whilst the African
Republic was but the germ of what it now is, and
who is now on visit partly Of official character
to that country, will be interesting 10 many OF our
readers:
president Roberts lives in very commodious
brick house, furnished with taste and elegance and
the inequalities of his mansion and table are set off
with refined good breeding which commends
him and the RuPubc, over which he so ably pre.
sides, 10 the respect and confidence of visters from
the whole civilized world"
Speaking of the appearance of the town of Mon
rovia and the beauty of its ornamental trees as well
as the great improvement which has taken place,
Mr.. Gurley says:
The beauty Of these large trees, Che orange }
loaded with fruit, well as that of the heavily la
den coffee trees, of the handsomest trees YOU
can imagine. with the deep green of its magnifcen:
leaf, il would be difficult TO describe
"When behold what has been done since my
former visit 10 this coast, the many substantial and
convenient houses and stores that have been construc.
ted, the general aspect Of health, cOnientment and
hope which this people exhibit the great good or
der and respect 10 religion which prevail. ] am i'm
pressed more than ever | was with the vast dignity
and beheiicence of the colonization OF Africa"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

TnE DocroH's FEi&Nps.--John Abernethy. the
eminent surgeon used TO tell his scholars, that all
human maadies arose from two causes--stutlinG
and frnllmn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

IHE SAPIENT DUrcHMEN.-A few years ago 4
couple of ducIimen, Won Vampi and Van Bones ,liv-
cd upon friendly terms on the high hills Of Vermont.
Al last they fell out over dog. Won Nampt killed
Van Bones canine companion. B,ncs, choosing to
assume the killing to have been Intentional, sued
Valnpt for damages They were in due time called
into court, when the defendant in the case was ask
ed by the Judge whether he killed the dog. "Pe
sure kilt him" said Nampt, 'but let Bones Prove
IT," This being quite satisfactory, the plaintiff in
the action was called 20 answer few ques-
tons. and among Others he was asked by the Judge
at what amount he estimated he damages. Uc
did not well understand the question, and so. TO be
lille palmer, the Judge inquired what he thought
the dog TO be worth "Pe sure" replied Bore5,
''tho dog was worth nothing but since he 50
mean as to Kill him, he shall pay dc full value Of
him. low many suits have occupied the attcn
ton of COURTS how many contests have engaged the
lime Of the public, and have been waged with viz
ulencc and lnvective, having worthy DIFF
ference than that ofVon Vampt and Van Bones
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

SANp FoR GLAss.--AH inoXhaustlbe bed OF sand
fjr the manufacture Of glass has been discovered in
the vicinity of Cumberland. Nd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1849-12-19

Cc5- 4 late English paper says at is a remark
able aud scientific fac, tina! all the latter improv,
mcnts in cotton weaving machinery have cor q
from the Uuitel States"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05
THE ROGUES CAUGHT.

Week before last we published paragraph
or two relative TO the passing of counterfeit
money on the Bank OF Cape Fear by three in
dividuals. The swindlers. we are glad to
learn, have been apprehended, and lodged in
the Iail of Richmond County, in this State.
They had succeeded in passing off several
hundred dollars, in ten dollar counterfeit bills,
on the above Bank, one hundred of which
was paid 10 Mr.. Charles Dry, of Union coun-
ty, N. c., in the District of Marlborough, S.
c., for horse, and $3.50 to MIR. Noah Glib.
son, of Richmond, for couple of horses The
North Carolinian of last Saturday, has receiv.
ed a note from Walter F. Leake. Esq, which
gives some particulars " in regard TO those
rascals.' which We copy
thinking that some notes and papers fount
in their possession may possibly lead to the de
lection of other vIlainy, will state that the fol
lowing were taken from them, and are now ir
my possession:
Zone note payable to Saml. Allen. for Sl00
six months from date, signed by Robt. A. Sanders
or Robert n. Sanders. and dated August l. Is4S
lone note tor $50. dated the 5th Oct, ls47 pay
able to Henry Allen, signed by J. B. Harriss, an,
witnessed by Stephen Piedger or Pledgn.
"There was also found gold piece (S2J) en-
veloped in paper containing the name of Parke
Bethea, Marion district, ). c.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

WESTERN AND ATLANTIC RAIL RoAD.-The
Macon Journal & Messenger, OF the Goth uIt.,
says This magnificent work, under the en-
ergetic management of its enlerprsing contrac-
tors is fast approaching TO completion. The
superstruction for most of the road is prepared
and some laid down. About four hundred
feet Of the Tunnel is excavated, and the ma
sonry for It's support carried forward in pro-
portion. The iron 10 complete it from Dalton
to that place, is daily expected, and will he
Immediately land down on its reception. The
last Ringgold Republican says:
"We understand that one hundred addition
al hands have been employed on the tunnel
| This gives us double assurance that the com,
| petion of the work will be consummated-
| and that the cars so long looked for will IN a
short time, be running 10 this place. The ad-
ditional hands that have been employed are ex
pericnced Workmen, and have been engaged
until lis completion. We have recently visit
ed this place, and were pleased TO find The work
progressing as rapidly as what it is. One Sc
of hands are kept at work during the day, anc
another at night; thus there is no time tina
some of the hands are not engaged in the tun
mel. Not only here is the work being push
ed ahead, but all along the unfinished line, from
Dalton to Chattanooga, hands are engaged
grading, and laying the cross-tes, construct
ing bridges, &C.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

o. We see il stated with apparent conf
dence, by our whig exchanges, that Mr., Clay
will be returned 10 The T. S. Senate. Whe-
Their Mr. Clay goes TO the senate or not, it is
quite probable that he will advise the forma-
ton of Gen. Taylor's cabinet, and make the
old Generals administration as 1rhiggish as
possible His return 10 the Senate, would, per-
haps, be the hest thing that could possibly
happen to the Democratic party. Give the
Federal wings rope, and they will soon hang
themselves
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05
For The Journal.
TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION.

On Christmas day, (25th ult.,) was held at
Scott's Hill, the 9th anniversary Of the Wash
ingtonian Temperance Society. After prayer
and organization of the Society, the meeting
was addressed by Reuben Grant, of Onslow
county. In the course of his remarks, he
dweIt largely upon the examples set before us
by our ancestors and forefa,hers, the patriarchs
and prophets of old, and proved most conclu-
sively that the good and wise OF all ages were
Temperance folks After Mr.. G. had conclu-
ded his remarks, the meeting closed. by ap-
pointing the following officers for the ensuing
year, M. Foy, President; c. II. Alexan-
der and Reuben Everitt, Vice Presidents.
A LOCKER ON.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

4 Reporter in Danger, -Greely, in his let
iers from Washington handles rather severely
the members OF Congress, who took excep-
ton to the publication of the mileage over
charge. Ii he does not take care, the House
will pass resolutions to expeI the reporter OF
the Tribune, though, as the reporter is also a
member of Congress, difficult question would
be started at once. how the reporter could be
separated from the member. SO as TO exclude
the one from the House, and admit the other
to the exercise OF his rights.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

COMMISSIONERS ELECTION Monday last
1st January, l849, agreeably to law, the an
nual election for seven Commissioners of The
town of Wilmington, was held at the Com
missioner>' Office, The following Ticket wa:
elected; The four first were Commissioners las
year, and the latter are new members: JAS
r. Miller. George w. Davis, ]. G. Wright
John Dawson, w. c. Howard, L. H. Marstel
Ter, and T. D. Meares.
We learn that at the first meeting of the
new board Jas. T. Miller, Esq, was re- elected
Magistrate of Police.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05
LATEST FROM RALE1eH-Juper MooRE Re.

LATEST FROM RALE1GH-JUDeE Moore Re-
s1GNED.-our advices from Raleigh are only
up TO the I'd inst. No mail from the north TO-
day, Thursday We presume the cars have
been delayed on account of snow or sIeet on
the Road. We find a Telegraphic despatch in
the Fayetteville Observer of the I'd inst, dated
Raleigh, Dec. 1st, which states that Governor
Manly was duly InauSurated on that day
Another despatch in the same paper says
"Judge Moore has resigned in consequence o.
threatened i'll health. Many candidates are
talked OH
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

Tarboro' Academy-Male Department.
A public Examination of Mr.. Lindsay's pu-
pills took place yesterday: Upon which occa-
sion it was evident that two important ends
had been aimed at. and successfully attained
by the Principal, viz: thorough acquaint-
ance with the rudiments OF education; and an
attempt to make each branch attractive to the
pupils mind, by means of striking off-hand
illustrations.
1t gave US great pleasure too, 10 observe the
correct and polite department of the young
gentlemen. In short. the whole exhibition OF
scholarship and behavior, convinced US that
the schools now under the care of an accom-
plishea IS bolar, and an efficient dsciplnarian.
1drboro' Press.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

The vote in Alexandria on Thursday, on
the question whether the corporation of the
Town shall Or not appropriate 100000 to-
wards the construction of railroad between
that city and Gordonsville, resulted as follows:
in favor Of Appropriation 24l; against it l..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

THE SEAsoN.-Up to within few days
past the weather has been remarkably mild.
To-day, wednesday, however, old mother
winter seems to have some notion of showing
her authority. The Devil complains bit
terIy and keeps his ''imps poking up the fire.
to make us comfortable, while our humble
self is preparing matter Tor the readers OF the
" Journal p"
p. S.-Since the " Devil" put the above III
type, it has blowed, frozed, showed, ant
slated" and we have it at the present writing
piping cold. Push up the fire, You imp"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

The Legislature of Kentucky was 10 have
assemble at Lexington on Saturday, the 30tf
ult. The election of Senator in Congress to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation
of Gov Crittenden, and for the full term of
years from the 4th of March next. will de
Yolye upon the present General Assembly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

4 Ne,U Paper at the Seat Of Government
We learn that Mr.. Bullet, Of the New Or
leans Picaynne, and Mr. Gallagher, OF the
Richmond (Va.) Republican are about 10 start
a paper in Washington City, to be called the
" Republican Press They are both able
writer's, and experienced in the newspaper bu-
siness. 1t is 10 be partisan journal, and an
advocate of the views of Gen. Taylor, the Pre-
sident eiect-Bu[timore San
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05
THE VOTE IN THE UNITED STATES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

We find the following analysis OF the vote
OF the House OF Representatives, on Mr. Colts
Resolution. instructng the District Committee
to bring in a bill for the suppression of the
slave trade in the District of Columbia, in The
Charleston Mercury. We publish i as mat
ter for future reference:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

We are indebted to Mr.. Brogden OF the
House OF Commons. for pamphlet copies of a
bill "to establish the Bank of Fayetteville
and also bill ''to secure more efectually the
right of appeal i: certain cases"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

GEN. WooL-A very elegant sword has
just been manufactured by Messrs Bell, Temp
kins & Black, and was presented to General
Wool few days ago. at Albany. 1t is repre-.
scented to be of the finest workmanship, and
covered with beautiful alegorical devices, des.
criptive of the career of the hero for whom il
was Intended The cost was $4,000.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

GEN. CAss' RETURN TO THE SENATE-.The
Washington Union of the 81 inst, says that
he has been placed in possession OF private
letter dated Detroit, Dec, 81, I84s, which
states that "Gen. Cass will be unanimously
returned to the United States Senate.''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

GoLD-Absolutely pure gold is "a carats.
The gold coin of England is an alloy of II
parts gold and copper. One pound troy is
now coined into 46 29-4O sovereigns. Our
gold coins contain 4 parts pure gold and of
alloy composed of silver and copper. Our ca
gle contains 27o grains of standard gold, of
which 2473 grains are pure gold and 22i al
10y.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

By Geographic despatch from New Or
leans to the Baltimore Sun, dated Dec %, we
learn that General Worth. Lieut.. Shields, and
nine invalids, from the U. States ship James.
town, OF African squadron, arrived at that CT
~ on hoard the ship Florence.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

We see it stated in the last Smithfeld Tele-
graph, that Pork was selling in that town last
week at 81 and 4 cents per ID.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

The Legislature of New Hampshire has
passed plurality law tor the election OF mem
bers OF Congress and Presidential Electors.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

The following are the names of those from
the Northern States absent or not voting on
the vote on the passage, from which you can
Judge Of the probability of the vote being re-
Maine, Asa W. H. Clapp; Massachusetts.
K; c. Winthrop, uhe Speaker;) Connecticut,
Truman Smith; New York, Ausbum Birdsall,
VIM. Collins, VIM. Duer. Timothy Jenkins.
VIM. B. Maclay, Henry c. Murphy, Vim Net
SON, George Petrie; New Jersey, Joseph F..
R Basa EetI 1af Lewis Vi Syod
HENRY Mes, Andrew Ste1rart, David Wilmot ;
Ohio, r. C. Schcnck, John: L. TAILOR; Indi-
ana, Caleb B. Smith, VIM w. Wick illinois,
VIM. A. Richardson.
Those in italics are Wings, and the others
are Democrats. except Levin, who is Naive.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

PLANK RoADs.-The reader will find in our
columns today long and interesting article
upon Plank Roads, taken from the Raleigh
Standard. The writer seems 10 have consid-
cred the subject with care and labor. We re-
publish the article with pleasure, notwith-
standing its length, being persuaded that AT
the present moment lis perusal will be found
equally interesting and profitable 10 many of
our readers.
QuARANTINE.-Th Commissioners of Ma
vigation for the Port of Wilmington, on the
LIST inst, passed an order compelling all yes
sells arriving at this port from New Orleans, TO
ride Quarantine at Buzzards Bay, for / 5 days,
before they shall be permitted 10 come up 10
town; and all pilots are directed 10 observe
this order until further instructed by the Board
THE CHOLERA AT NEW ORLEANS.
Our dates from New Orleans are up TO The
28th utimo, by Geographic dispatch 10 the
Baltimore Sun. The dispatch says that the
Cholera is abating-about twenty thousand
| CitZcuS udNC lCIt tIC Sil0 hC SCH'
orally, speak of a speedy termination Of the
disease the effects are, however, still distress
sing.
In Cincinnati all business is depressed; cap
tains of steamboats, find it impossible 10 engage
crews for New Orleans, on account of the
cholera.
The disease seems to have pretty we'll run
out in New York.
| The Charleston boat did not arrive to-day
(Thursday,) till O'Clock. BY her we have
our Charleston papers of yesterday morning
The only item of news of interest we extrac
from the Charleston Courier of the Sd. 1t will
be observed that it gives no later dates, if a
late, from New Orleans, than the despatch
to the Baltimore Sun, quoted above.
Cholera in New Orleans A telegraph
despatch (says the Mobile Dai y Advertiser o
Friday was received in this city last evening
stating that the inerments from cholera durin!
the last "a hours, in the city cemeteries, wer
%, being an increase of 20 over the day pre-
vious. A report was in circulation that th'
steam ship Falcon, hound for ChagreS, hat
put back to the Balize, having cholera OF
board.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-05

Mr. Washington, from the committee ap-
pointed to visit the Institution for the Deaf
and Dumb, made detailed Report, accompa-
MED by a bill amendatory of the act of last
session TO provide suitable buildings for said
Institution, and recommended its passage
Laid on the table and ordered 10 be printed.
The Senate agreed to a proposition from
the House 10 elect four Trustees of the Uni
versity on Monday next at - O'Clock.
The bills to amend the Rev. Stat. concerning
Sherifs TO extend the time for registering
grants, mesne conveyances, powers OF attor-
ney, Sc, passed their first reading.