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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

The PoLTTics OF THE DAY.-The staples of po
itca discussion are now mostly local and incident
al. The Journals opposed TO the Administration,
making the most of their resources, copiousy full
OfcOmpaints and expostuations al the changes made
in public Offices. Upon this ,heme they are eo-
quent and pathetic. A New Hampshire paper asks
with much pertinence
In all their papers, from Texas to Maine, what
is The theme of DISCOURSE Are there any regrets
expressed that the new Administration may over
turn some Of the plans which the ocailed democra
cy originated Not word Of it. Do you hear
trades against discriminating tariff2 Not word
of that either. Is any solictude felt for that pecu-
liar pet ofrecent Administrations the Sub Treasury.
shire are not more silent than the Locofoco pa
pers upon that matter and tariffs and sub-teasuries,
peace and war, "maDifest destiny" high or low
postage, river and harbjr Improvements, Congress
mileage, banks and railroads have no place in the
thoughts of the outgoing party, which are all bent
upon what it is now apparent has formed its only
bond of unon.he proceeds Of fat offices, and mon
ey making jobs. Yes, the "unteufed democracy, -
as they called ihemselves,-wh for about twenty
years strobe, like very Colossus over everything
who treated the Wings with the utmost arrogance;
who said in 1914, that the character Of the gencT
al Administration wa5 determined for Quarter OF a
century, and that the Wings had better disband at
once this party, we repeat-sO arrogant 90 vindic-
tive, so confident That it was entreDcbed behind
rampars which could not be demolished for ever so
many years-is--crying oUcr the loss ofitS tread
and butteri
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

THE CHoLERA.-By a letter received in this
place on Saturday last, we learn that the Cholera
was prevailing to considerable extent in Charles
ton and at the Salines, Kanawha Six or eight
deaths had occurred, and the people were deserving
their homes and taking refuge in less exposed re-
gions.
Private letters from Richmond state that there
have been several deaths from Cholera in that place.
The newspapers say nothing about it,
Up to the 18th inst, Pitsburg was free from the
disease, no cases had originated in Wheeling, and
on the 18th, the number of cases in Louisville had
diminished.
at St. Louis, during the week ending the 9TH
inst, there were seventy seven deaths by Cholera
The ST. Louis New Era fthe 9Th says:
"No less than seven funeral professions were to be
seen this morning, at single sight, vending theil
way to the Catholic cemetery"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

GREAT FIRE IN ST. LOUISA Telegraphic de-
spatch from st. Louis 50 The Baltimore American,
states that on the morning of the l7ih fire broke
out in the heart Of the business section Of that city
and before its progress could be stad one half of the
place was laid in ruins. Five Banking Houses,
every Insurance Office, twenty seven Steamboats,,
and the Telegraph Office (Which was subsequently
removed to the opposite side of the river are among
the buildings burnt. A second despatch on the
18th says:
The steamboats, destroyed by the disastrous fire
III this city, We're the Edward Bates Taulioni b.
reas No. 3, Gray Eagle, Sarah, Kit Carson, Mon
tauk, Timour, Acadia, MameIuke, Bay Stale, En-
dora, ST. Peters, Redwlng, Alexander Hamilton,
Martha, Eliza Stewart, Mandarin, General Brook
and Frollc. The above 20 boats were entirely de-
sroyed, together with their cargoes many Of which
were large and valuable. Il large number of barg-
es and wood boats were also burned.
The heat from the burning boats fred the stores
along the Levee, commencing at Lewis street, and
in the very heart of business The flames extend
ed upwards OF three quarters of a mile down the
Levee, and back TO Second street. Nearly every
building is destroyed, and it would be impossible 10
send you any thing like the particulars.
4 he large and extensive establishment Of the
ST. Lonis Republican, with all the types, macki-
merry, &c, is destroyed. The offices Of the New
Organ. Reveille, and Auzezier, Ga German paper)
shared the same fate couple of the latter offices
saving only small portion of their materials.
The Telegraph Office, the Banking Houses of
Benoist, J, j. Anderson, Presbury & Co., Clark s.
Bros, Nesbit s. Co, and e. Z. Fesson, were all
destroyed. The vaults are supposed 20 be secure
In the burnt district situated the most extern
slve business houses in the city, and just at this
time they all had large stocks on hand of which
very little has been saved
The entire loss is estimated at Fiue Millions of
Dollars, and the amount of Insurance unknown.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23
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T. 3. McRoaERr, Sec.y.

Why SHOULD FARMER TAKE RAILROAD srocx =
"A very sensible man, in Wayne county. Ohio.
has furnished sensible answer 10 this question:
He says:
am moderate farmer, with only quarter Sec
"0n' and cultivate about 100 acres as well as can
afford 10, at the present prices raise for sale. an
nually, about 500 bushels of wheat 1900 lbs pork
1900 lbs. beef, besides any quantity Of eggs, poul-
try, Sc. which would go far towards supporting q
family, if we had market. / also propose to take
~ shares, or $1,000 worth of railroad stock Tho
believe this road will yield 90 per cent, lowing
to Its favorable location for business and its light
COST yet put it at Is per cent, what Ohio Rail-
roads have earned. And here is my table OF pro.
fifc
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

o. Some idea Of the agricultural wealth Of Au-
gusta county may be formed from the number OK
heavy wagons on the road between this place and
Scosville at almost any season of the year, but es-
peciaily in the Spring and Fall. We learn that
during the week before the last there were three
hundred wagons at ScottsfilIe, nearly all from Au
Gnsta; and the driver OF the Charlottesville stsge
reported that on Wednesday the 10Th, he counted
seventy-fve between Brooksville and Waynesbos
rough, a distance of seven miles.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

&c The Senior Editor acknowledges the receipt,
by faithful hand, ola small lot Of the 'sMountain
Crowder," alias Jefferson Pea, from an old and val
ued friend in the country, who, with the stock Of
seed, favors US with note half horticultural, half
polical-cheerful like himself and kind as his own
nature. We give an extract al think that from
some cause, they (he Peas) have deterloated with
me; hope it may be otherwise with you and that
the Jefferson Pea may improve in an equal ratio
with the deterioration Of your JefIcrsonan Democ-
racy." Trce 10 his Democracy, he twiis us upon
the decline Of ours, an idea suggested no doubt, by
the sight of Jeferson--Pea, notwithstanding
the admission that it had not prospered in has haods
Now, our conclusion is, that the jefferson Pea will
not do well in Democratic soil, and that our friend
designs 10 improve the stock by putting it under
Wing culture. At his request, we shall put him
in possession ofseed next yearof the genuine Jefer
sonian Wing Pea, thereafter to be denotiuatcd the
TAYLOR CrotcdeF.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

The New DEMocRAcY.-The Baltimore A.
mercan states that "a Convention has been held in
the Western Reserve Of Ohio at which the coalition
Of The elements, begun in Wisconsin and continued
IN New York, received another link of unity. Mr..
Gliding, once known as Wing, figured in this con-
venlion. The name of Free Democracy was fix
ed upon and adopted rs the designation Of the new
party.
lone of the resolutions declared that s,he Free
Democrats of the Western Reserve will firmly ad-
here to the principles proclaimed at Buffalo August
lO, lS4o, and at Columbus, December 20, 1913 ,
and they further say that 'discardiug all alliance
with any other party we will court union with
all men upon these principles, for the sake Of free
dom.'"
The American adds:
"While these movements are going on in Ohio,
the Lynchburg Republican is congratua,ing the
democracy upon the result ofthe late COMPRESSION
al election in Virginia Beautifully approximate, 1t
may find occasion soon to designate which Democ-
tracy aliudes to. 'We trust such is it's language
that the example of the Democracy of the Old Do
minion may be initiated by democratic brethren
OF The States that remain to elect members Of Con-
gress If they but do their duty the next Congress
VIII be democratic, and thus salutary check i'm
posed upon the administration of the government.
The policy of the late administration will be secure
irom encroachments, and will be permanently es-
tabshed, despite of Wing President and free
soil Cabinet and as Gen. Taylor is pledged to bow
10 the will OF the people expressed through their
representatives, the Democratic party, with Con-
gress, will have the administration Of the govern
ment almost as enec,ually i'm their hands rs though
ihey had President of their own"
'Short sighted observer! Do you not see that
before twelve months over you will be clinging
to Gen. Iaylors administration as to rock of safe
ty, your only hope and siays 1t is time. for Viz
~have done with Inc miserable jargOn about
democracy which has been sounded so often and
N tho tN,,II tho g Al
have almost got to believe there is some consistent
meaning in it,"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

TIE ocALPtL: a Journal If Health. is the tt
tie of a publication recently started in New York,
by T.. Fl. Dixon, NJ. d., author of several valuable
medical works and spirited and able writer 1t is
adapted TO popular and professional reading, and the
exposure Of quackery. From an examination of sew
eral numbers which we have received, we can re-
commend it as superior to any thing Of the kind that
has fallen within our notice The public have long
needed such work.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

CHARLES M. BUGBEE, Esn.--We learn from
the New Orleans Picayune. that this gentleman,
who was employed by Mr. Kendall during the
cupatlon of the valley and city of Mexico by the A
mercan troops, TO carry his dispatches to that pa
per to Vera Cruz, and who performed his duty with
the utmost courage, fidelity, and success, connu.
ally running the gauntlet of the robbers who line
that road, and often fired at by them without once
receiving a scratch, has at last fallen victim to
his old enemies on the very scene of his former ex
PLOTS. Passing in the diligence from Vera Cruz
10 Mexico, in company with Col. a. Ramsey, for
merly of the llth United States Infantry, Mr.
Dougherty Of St. Louis, (Mo.) M. Jewel " Mex
leo, foreigner and two ladies' he took his seat out
side on the box with the driver, armed with one of
Colts revolving rifles. About O'Clock at night
the coach was stopped by four robbers, armed with
ances and escopetas, and the passengers required
to deliver their money. They refused, and being
all armed with revovers, got out of the carriage for
the purpose OF defending themselves. The sudden
check which given by the driver TO the horses,
caused Mr.. Bugbee TO drop his gun. In the mean
time the robbers having gotten behind the stage,
fired voliey which was returned by Col. Ramsay
who struck one of them, causing him to reel in his
saddle. Mr.. Bugbe was wounded by the volley
from the robbers, having received three buckShOt
in tho hip. He was carried TO San Juan, where his
wound was examined, and no physician being there,
he was farther carried on to Plan del Rio, where
medical aid was promptly procured. lie had bed,
In the meantime, so profusely that ii was already
too late, and he expired the next day in great agony
He was young man of great courage, energy, and
intelligence, and his tragic end excited great SYM
palhyamong the Americans in MeXco.-R Richmond
Uhie
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

BANK DrREcroRs.-The following named gen
tlemen have been appointed directors of the Branch
Bank Of the Valley in Stanton, for the ensuing
year:
On THE PART OF THE SrATE.-Michael G. Har-
man, Jacob Baylor, Robert S. Brooke, and John
". HeBdrcn.
ON THE PART OF THE SAINT
Harusberger, Geo. NJ. Cochran. Jefferson Kinney
James Nelson and James Crawford
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

FOREIGN NEws--From the London correspon-
dent OF the National lnelligencer, it appears that
the Cabinets of France and Great Britain both URGE
upon the Pope the necessity CT Constitution, in
conformity TO The wishes of the people. The Pope,
under the guidance of Austria insists upon all or no.
hfihg, and seems determined to reSume his author
ity full ard unimpared. In consequence whereof,
the Ministers of France and Prussia have declared
Their intention 20 withdraw from Gaeta satisfied Of
the impossibili!y Of reconciliation between the
Pope and people. A construction is thus given to
an act of the French Government, occasioninr sur
prise and uneasness in this country Gen. OUpI-
soT was not sent with his legons 10 carry out any
views of Austria inconsistent with principles which
France as Republic has proclaimed.
Germany continues to be agtated, politically
The people are mighty, and will eventually pre-
vail, whatever may be the spasmodc effort of heir
Rulers. The King Of Prussia has formally reject
ed the Frankfort Constitution and rendered crown
disSoving again his Legislature.
Bavaria still holds out against the reception of the
Frankfort Constitution. The King of Wertemburn
has been compelled by his people to accept it, and
the King of Hanover has dissolved his Representa-.
tive Chamber, because favorable TO It's reception
1t is intimated that the Frankfort Assembly will b,
dissolved by recall of its members, and real con
federation of all tie German States immediatel,
formed. Many changes upon the map Of the CONT
nent may be looked for
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

o. We learn from the Hausonburg papers that
the case of HAwKIrs, the famous horse thief, has
at last been disposed Of For some weeks the pr-
soneI had feigned arrangement, but jury decided
that he was cane, and the Judge accordingly passed
5entence. The term OF his confinement is five years
and six months.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

o. An address may be expected at each Of the
precincts and at Stanton on Saturday next, on the
subject Of the Railroad.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

OUR FOREIGN ReLArioEs.-The Washington
correspondent Of the Philadelphia Ledger says Sc
nor Rosa, the Mexican Minister resident al Wash
ington, has drawn up a solemn protest agains, the
conduct of the American government, in regard TO
the Protocol IN the Treaty Of Peace, ard handed a
copy Of it to each foreign Minister at Washington,
with the request to have the matter brought to the
cognizance Of their respective governments.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

The gold fever is raging TO considerable extent
in Georgia, the mines in that section having been
unusually productive Of late One lump Of solid
gold was recently found near Ellijay worth $500,
and another worth nearly the same amount was
shortly after picked up by poor a5orer near Dal-
ton
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

SALARIES IN TIE NAvY.-Ihe total number
OF Captains in the service is 6S; Commanders 81.
Their pay on sea services is $500 per annum at
the Navy Yards or other duties s., l00 leave of
absence $500. The number of Lieu,enants is 1927 !;
pay on sea service of Lieutenants Commanding
$500; other Lieu,enars do. $500; at NAVY
Yards $500; On leave of absence $1,000 There
are 90 Surgeons. Their pay ranges from $500
to $500: Pay of Assistant Surgeons 5000 10 ST >
200. There are "a Chaplains and 270 Passed
Nlidsh'pmen. The number of Midshipmen is ISL.
Masters ~, Masters Mates, 8; Boalswains 50 ;
Gunners Al Carpenters AZ Sailmakers, 33.
The senior captain On sea Service receives 81
5OO per annum. On leave or waiting orders, 49,
5oO. The captains Of squadrons $1,000. Other
captains S35OO on sea service or at Navy Yards,
and $500 on leave waiting orders Comman-
ders receive $500 on sea service, S2l00 at Navy
Yards or other duty, and $500 on leave waiting
order. Lieutenant commanding receive $500 9TH
er Lieutenants, $500 on service other duty,
and $1,000 on leave. Pursers of ships of the line
So5OO, offrea,es races $4,000, of Sleeps
mers of first class $4,000, of leading Navy Yards
when on duty $500, chaplains $1,000 on duty and
$500 on leave, passed mdshipmen $3.50 on duty
and 5000 on leave, midshipmen $500 on duty and
S3UO on leave. Navy agents, commissions not TO
exceed $4,000 per danum. Chief naval constructors
$4,000.
The Murine Corps.-The Col. Commandment re-
ceives $500 year, is allowed two servants with an
average pay for both of 1872, aggregate ralions,
mounting TO 1886, four horses rated 1884 per an
mum, and S216 for wood. The Lieut.. Col. recev-
eS $500 annua! pay, 1872 for servants, and 1876
for raons. Majors receive 5000 annual pay, 1872
for servants, and $3.50 for ratons. The items are
increased on commanding. Staff Captains receive
$40 annual pay, 1896 for servants, $3.50 for raons,
1851 fur storage, and 5203 for fuel.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

The Mayor Of New York has received letter
from Father Matthew, dated at Cork, April 26, in
which he says that he has taken passage in the
packet ship Ashburton, which is to leave LIVERPOOL
for Now York on the Dist May, inst
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

The President of the French Republic and his
cousin NAPOLEON BoNAPARTg have had serious
difference and nothing but the position Of the former
prevented resor, to the field Of honor, 80 called.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

05- We publish table of charges on various ar
ticles of produce the Erie Rail Road, copied from
tie printed Bills Of the Company furnished by T..
Z. RUGGLEs, Esq, former Engineer on the road
The charges are made for the distance by rail.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

There is a man on Cape Ann who splits his lu-
cifer matches to make them go farther. There's
nothing like economy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23
rice at Home and price at PHILADELPHIA.
Total,

Total, 1920 90
The above sum might be increased to $500, by
other articles that would then find market. maxi
ing {. very decent addition to present profits; o.
nough, In fact, in ten years TO buy farm. Who
will hesitate TO pick up such prize2
The organizer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1849-06-09
Medical COparGnersIlip.
DRS. CONKEY s THOMPSON

HAVING associated themselves in lhcir
profession, respectfully tender their
services 10 the public; and from the exper-
lance Of the former Of more than twenty
years practice; and that Of latter, in
practical Surgery while in the Army of
Occupation in Mexico, hope to mort a
continuance Of the confidence and patron.
age Oflhe community. The services Of
both can DO had without extra charge.
n5P0flice the west side side Of the pub.
lie sqnarc.
oaroRD. Miss. Jan. 10, isiO,-so-om.
The organizer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1849-06-09
.Jackson BoOk IBlndery.

AND BLANK BOOK MAhUFACTORY.
RLANk Books for courts, public Offices
&c, made 70 order, IL The best and
most durable style.
Book binding in al lis branches, also,
done and warranted in style and workman
ship. Also on hand and Cor sale a number
Of articles consisting Of Stationery. The
patronage Of the public is respectfully go
iiciied. NJ. l. JULlENNE,
af Succossoro Of Rich'd Edward a. Co.
01-Blndery az lho Old stand, Two door
rom the post Office. =,
April ll--l2-if.
The organizer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1849-06-09
TIE MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,

on THE STATE on lussIssPrE.
TNIllS Company. incorporated By an &C
Of the LEG islature al It's last session
has been ogganlzed under SAID act, aud j.
now ready 10 effect insugancea on lives,
upon like terms with these adopted By the
best and soundosi NortheFn companies 10
insusng northern peFsoas. When north.
ern companie insure the lives Of Southern
citizens, theyi Invariably add one half or one
halfor ono per cent to The regular rates
Our table Of rates Is as follows. The pre-
MUM to be paid BY the insurer may be
paid quarterly, half-yearly. OF annually.
Rates Of premium for inswing One Hun
dred Dollars on q Single lfe.
The organizer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1849-06-09

a
or other proper officer, under such rules
and regulations IS said convention shall
prescribe; and the proper officer 50 con.
dncting the election fo the adoption ofsaid
proposed constitution, shall make q fair
and full return Of the votes poIled for and
against such proposed constitution, to the
Secretary Of State, as Is now required BIZ
law in relation to the election Of the Gov
ernor.
Sec. Q. Be u further enacted, That the
Secretary Of State shall, on the first Mons
day of October, 1850, make returns Of all
the votes that may be in his Office, to the
Governor Of the state, who, tAereupon,
shall Immediately submit the same to the
Auditor Of Public Accounts, the State
Treasurer and Secretary ofState, and shall
proceed 70 open and count the same; and IL
it shall appear that majority Of the votes
so taken and returned, shall he in favor Of
the proposed constitution, the Governor
shall issue his proclamation, reqnirin the
sherifis, or other proper officer, TO hold
elections for members Of the Legislature,
who shall be elected in accordance with
the present apportionment, with authority
to give the proposed and newly adopted
constitution validity and effect: PROVIDED, |
that intormality in the returns of the votes
shall not vitiate such polls, ifthey shall
fairly set forth the proceedings had in con-
Quoting such election: and provided fur
ther, that if any returns from any Of the
counties shall moi be made 10 the Secreta.
~ Estate, in any Of the elections held un.
der the provisions of this act, within
days after the holding Of such election, the
Governor shall, by special messenger, call
on the proper officer for transcript Of tho
polls, which may be BY him retained
which transcript, or a certified copy there.
oG shall be considered valid
Sec. 8. Be Il further enacted, That at
he general election held on the first Mon
lay and day following, in November, ls49,
I shall be the duty # managers Ofthe cleo.
ion, at each precinctin every county in
his state, to ask Of each and every voter a
whether he is inlavor of or against tho
aid cOnventiong and the votes for and a. d
'ainst the same shall be taken and return a
d, as is provided for in this act.
JOHN ]. McRAE,
SPeaAer ofthe House Of Representatives :
DABNEY LlPSCOMB,
President of the Senate. q
Approved, March 8, l64s. y
JOSEPH w. MATTHEWS. !,