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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-24
BREACH OF PROMISE.

Personally appeared before tho high tribunal O
the police office, Miss Orphy Randall, slhall ,hir
lady, who had withered on the "virgin thorn" Gas
Billy OF Avon has it,) for forty years, driving count
less numbers OF helpless youths suicide and Other
excuses by her cruelty, and at last becoming vic
tim herself to the same kind of barbarty she had
SO often inflicted on others. Miss Orphy labored
under the mlsapprehension that the Mayor could
redress her injuries, and some small attorney, for
the Joke, perhaps advised her to bring suit for an
assault with intent to kill against Thomas Banks:
ner snort coming lover The same legal counsellor
had instructed her to make out her case. and thus
prepared she came up with confident air, glanced
at Banks, the trembling culprit with such looks of
triumph az II she had him under ca So already.
The Mayor, upon inspecting his minutes found IL
was case of assault, and proceeded to the cxa,ni
nation Young wonan-here Miss Ospsy raised
her head and destroyed the illusion which her iu
vene dress had produced for il did not require the
sagacity of Mayor Swift, after seeing her counte
nance, to discover that she was not vounr wo-
man.
MADAM: speak out /; how was i'll Did this man
strike you 90
Yes sir, answered Orphy.) was struck by
"Siruck, did you say how what with?n
"With his appearance, sr.''
"SiIuck with his appearance ? how's that Did
he strike you with his fist, or stick or brick batl'
No. sir, not 10 my knowledge"
"Did he kick you, Ell or shoot at YOU with n
gun or pistol, bunderbuss or try to stab you with
sword or dagger or jack knife ?'
Yes sir he stabbed me-"
stabbed how with what?"
"fie stabbed me to the heart, sir; stabbed nv
peace" ~
what weapons, Madam what did he stab YOU
with %
with his eyes, sir, and his smooth, oily
tongue"
'Speak up What does she say? There's such
noise on the floor can't hear word''
'She says he stabbed her with his eyes and his
oily tongue" repeated one of the officers.
Don't believe it, never heard of such thing
lake care what you say, Madam; do you know
where you are Do you know who asks you these
questions WHATS your charge against this pan?"
81 charge him $500, answered Orphy, for ,rifl-
ing with my affections and making fool Of me-
had the offer of four husbands, and one was
Wholesale tobacconist while he was hanging on,
and missed them all for him. | think $500 is rea-
sonable enough for the loss of four good husbands
What does she say about hangng2 Awhile
ago she said the man had stabbed her TO the heart:
now she Preends he wanted to hang her Take
the old lady out; she's in her dotage and don't know
what she's talking about"
With eyes flashing resentment, Orphy was hand
ed out, and we hope she found the proper court
where Tommy Banks might be swinged for desert
ing so much wintry loneliness, which, like persim-
mon in December was all the sweeter for being nip
ped by ts:a ost and whitening upon the tree Phil
PenHsyraniarl.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-24
JUST XECEHV.EU,

x0ln BOXES Manufactured Tobacco, embra
%AO cling every variety OF quality and price
pat up in h., h., To-, To-, lbs and IL lbs
dump.
10000 Superior imported Segars, various brands
and of quality not to be surpassed.
1890 1890 E Ei"s Spanish ss ga
$4,000 Principe do (part fine quality.)
$4,000 Lord Byron, (dne Havana.)
5000 Pellon Segars.
10000 TrabucOs do.
5000 Minerva do.
5000 Gen. Taylor do.
5000 Large Plantation do
$4,000 Small do do.
$4,000 Fine Regalia do.
$4,000 Half Spanish do.
10000 Common do.
PAPER.
$50 Reams Wrapping Paper.
90 do Ruled and Plain Cap Paper.
SO do assorted Letter Paper.
80 do Patent enveop do.
4 Cases Nj. s. n. Ink.
Bales Cotton Wrapping Irvine.
Doz. fine Tobacco Knives.
S Gases Scarfaati Smoking Tobacco.
Also
China Pipes, Segar Cases, Snuff Boxes, Rap
poe, Macabau and Scotch Snuffs, New York fine
Cut Tobacco, 1000 Reeds for Pipe Stems, Dbl.
Pipe Heads, 10 bills. fine Smoking Tobacco.
The advertisers would call the attention TO Mer-
chants and Dealers their large stock, feeling
6dent they can sell them as good bargains as they
c. r. COCHRAN & co.
Stanton, April 10, 1913. q
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-24
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POETRY.
NEW WORDS TO AN OLD TUNE

In Old Virginia was born,
And e'er shall bless the fate,
Which cast my early lot within
The good old model State;
And though elsewhere l may DO rich.
I'd rather live there poor,
Then carry me back to Old Virgins.
To Old Virginia's shore.
I've roamed through many foreign land,
Eve sat by many hearth,
But never has my soul forgot
My own, my native earth;
When weary of my wanderings now
wish to roam no more,
Oh carry me back to Old Virginia,
To Old Virginia's shore.
My face is homeward turned a. length,
And meier did lover pray.
More anxiously for laJye-lvve
Than for no delay;
now but ask To tread again
My native land once more,
Oh carry me back to Old Virginia,
To Old Virginia. shore.
Methinks hear upon the gale
The voice of welcome borne,
For those will greet my coming now.
Who did my parting mourn;
Then speed thee on my noble craft,
Nor heed the oceans roar,
But carry me back to Old Virginia,
To Old Virginia's shore.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-24
MARBLE YARD.

HNHE Subscribers have just returned from New
York, where they purchased quantity of
ITALIAN AND AMERICAN MARBLE,
suitable for HEAD STONES, ToMB-TOPS,
MONUMENTS, MANTELS, SC. and they take
this method Of informing the citizens Of Augusta
and tho adjoining counties that they have opened a
Marble Shop on the corner opposite Met lung's Ho-
vol, where they will execute to order and with
Aeatnsss and despatch any work that they may be
vailed upon to do. The charges will be moderate,
and persons desiring such kind of work request
I'd to give them a call, as they them one
shall be dissatisfied either with their work price.
JOHN KELLY,
~ JAMES II. BURDETT.
Stanton Nov. %, lS4S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-24

"i' HE R1cB"-Manya sigh is heard. many 4
heart is broken, inany a. life is rendered miserable
by the terrible nfatuatiUn which parents often man
lestin choosing life companion for !heir daughters.
How is it possible for happiness to result from the
union of two principles so Numerically opposed TO
each other in every point, much as virtue is To
vice. How often is the first question which is asked
respecting the suitcr Of the daughter, this rs he
richl'
sis he rich ?"--yes he abotrde in wealth: but
does not afford any evidence that he will make a
kind and afIectionaie husband
sis he richP'-yes, bis clothing is purple and
fine linen and he fares sumpiuouSy every day; but
can you infer from that he is viruous?
''ls he rich?'--yes, he has thousands fleeing ON
every ocean but do not riches take TO themselves
wings and fly away2 VIII you consent that your
daughter shall marry that has nothing to re-
commend him but his wealth? Ali beware, the
gilded bait sometimes covers the barbed hook. Ask
not. then, els he rich 2" but is he vrtuous' Ask
il he has honor; and do not sacrifice vour daugh
tors pesce for money.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-24

When Benedict Arnold was about 10 die, no 1859
from his bed and with difficulty clothed himself in
an old suit Of the American uniform; with which hs
had never parted during all MS peregTinaops. and
then with The Of his country upon his lips, he
expired. Poor Arnold but for one false step no
general officer in the Revolution would have reaped
more honor than bc Drawer man never existed;
and disappearance and enorgy in his Canada cam.
paign were alone enough to immoriallze him
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-24

II was once observed 10 Lord Chesterfaid IN tbs
course 0! conversation, that man is the only crsa
ture that is endowed with the power Of ssghier.--
"TIue," said the earl. ''sud you may sdd pei,
haps he is the only creature that deserves 70 bs
! I1ttzHed att
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-24

Turk was publicly beheaded a, Cons,sntinopIe
on the 3O'h nlt for the crime Of having, while in
state Of lntoxlcaton said that he did not care straw
for AliSt, tho prophet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-16
United states District Court.

Der. 15.Judgc Belts delivered his decisions in the
following this morning, at the opening Of the
court.
MarcsHu, Basen &C. chqs a. Marshall and Oilers
passage money OF the defendant and family from Havre
motion IL made to dismiss the libel for want Of juris
dction, bill Of exchange having been given by the
defendant for the balance Of passage money. Hold
that the court have jurisdiction IN and In srsoneu
on contracts for the trans p0rtation Of passengers On
the argument the advocate for the nbesnts proiuced
the bill of excbarge aud offered TO deliver IL the
hearing This n sufficient compliance with the prin
cplet en- bodied In the to prevent the defendant
avoiding the action by this preliminary motion. The
motion TO dsnss the action, as not within the Juris
dction OF the court must accordingly be denied and
the defendant must BE- put to hts defence TO the libel
Costs TO abide the final result Of the suit
Uthscr Ne Btihs oWusf, &C.. rs Peter Cure i lhere
two other actions In favor OF the came hbcisnt
molten A. made by the defendant that tse bail
shal Of this district be vacated that che bail be
Heved on the surrender Of the principal In asking
ditcharge from bail bond In Admiralty the parties
must place their claim upon the same footing - u the
relief sought for was from n money boud. Fraud de-
ceit duress or illegsy Of considerstion-ome matter
showing the obligation void % iio, or ~ ndered inn
perative by something subsequently occurring-must
be estahlishtd 20 affect Its validity There be no
reasonable ground Tor alleging mistake % missppre-
fensiop 81 fact connected with the transscton.
The bail bond was read by the parties sbd their stor
IL stipulated that the respondent should appear
in court day designated aud that the stipustors
would pay the money AWARDED by the final desree Of
the court Held that deceit or misrepresentation Il
proved which In law equity, entities the Obligors to
be relieved from their bonds; that the Undertaking q
he discharged by producing the principal in court.
The parties having acted In good faith In making this
application and ss presented point Of practice,
in denying the motion, IL is without costs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-16
Our Baltimore Correspondence,

BALTIMORE, Oct. Is, 1870.
Hurriea T'~eiYHs-spseiai Tfai" Commerce. Ship on
Fire Caiirv Of TIE Fine .7rts-Dan Rice TAearreais
Stsek Sales, &c.
Quite excitement occasioncd in this city YES
terdsy afternoon, by the arrival Of special train of
from Philadelphia, having board two gentle
men and their families consisting Of fifteen persons
includrg four servants. They recorded their names
ut Smiths hotel ~ Mr. Barron and Mr.. q. Scandou
and families and took their departure In the I've
O'Clock train for Washington. There we're all sorts Of
surmists ahost to who the strangers were all be-
Meving that they certainly distinguished person
ages foreign ministers ethiBs Of the Kind They
appeared like Frehchmen. and supposed to have
something TO do with the French difficulty; but the
fact that their wives and children accompanied them
shows that 1t was rather private party, endeavorng
40 reach Charleston for the purr of taking passage
IN the steamer Isabel for Havana.
The pumber Of vessels exclusive Of bay craft In the
port Of Baltimore Yesterday was IS ships II banks 20
brigs and 81 schooners, amounting TO 81 in the az
greeate. There is but one up for saa francisco.
The chip Junieta Captain Wedge, when about to SAIL
Saturday for New Orleans, discovered TO be on
FIRE in tho sa On examination 10 Was Disco
Ysred that had eel Are TO the extra sails nearly
fro was soon exiting when It was discovered that
the chest ~ the second mate had been broken OPEN
robbed Of number Of articles Of the value Of about
mi.eng and i supposed 70 be the guilty person.
The MARY land Historical Society viii for exit
hilton In few days their splendid collection OF paint
ings statuary, &C. The exhibition Of last yesr
pronounced unsurpassed by any similar exhibition in
the United States. The paintings exhibited are the
private property Of the individual members Of the
siety nearly sl Of whom are great eonnoissurs Of the
hpe arts.
ban Rice opens his circus night In this city and
will doubtless have long aud profitable season lie IL
great fsyorie with the bhoys aud has built large
enclosure Gay street indicating that he has takon
mp his winter quarters among them.
The Oeimania giving series OF concerts at Car
roll Hall and drawing crowded houses
Front street theatre. With MIR Marshall, IL doing
poorly usual and will d. worse, nov that Dan Rice
has arrived
At the Museum, MIR. Murdoch has closed q successful
engagement and the principal attraction now Is the
Chinese lady.
Our stock market has at len 9Th commenced to revive
after long OF inactivity The following
the sales at the board on Saturday
SLOW psryiand Gs, 1Ol 81 coo do lt2 $50 Marv'sni
City o. 1850 i0Iss; 5000 0l7 s700 DO, 1o2 slOe
Baltimore Ohio Rsroai Bonds ls6f s9t Is shares Me-
.hsnes. Beeh ~ 70 M,rsh,ns Bark, si Do. gilsi
1o,, 10 Tarmei Bant Of Maryland, ~; l6 Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, al do, az.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-16
Our Philadelphia Correspondence.
PHIL.pELrHA, October Is, Isse.
The Late Risis- Where the Shoe Pnches The Eiecfons

PHILspELrHiA, October Is, 1sI9.
tn, Late Risis- Wbere the Shoe Pinelss The Eieetons
.fmusementf, &c.
The unusual and disgraceful spectacle at least for
an American city, witnessed in streets yester
day Sunday Of soldiers marching and countermarch
ing and going through evolutions and revolutions for
which the gentlemen Of feathers and gold lace have
ever teen famous. And why all this fuss and parade
this Sabbath Decorating denomination The ques
fion Is easily answered The officers Of the law
want both the inclination and the TO do their
duty First, told that the fault lies with the
municipal authorities Of the city the Districts and
thcy, in turn, themselves the plea Of want
Of jurisdiction. The Sheriff is the chief Of the 20
lice Of the city and county, and he has not only
abe poser TO suppress all riots which may take
place in the city or county, but the necessary
means are placed at hIs disposal 10 make his
thcrity effective and respected When the riot broke
out in Sixth street. Tuesday night last what
did the sheriff pursue' After a delay Of some Eve or
six hours. he succeeded In mastering few troops aud
marched them to the scene OF arron and murder The
rioters fed desisei ct their approsch aud after
nainine the ground for short time, the soldiers
were permitted TO retire, which done
than Lostiities commenced with redoubled suds-
city. Could a greater buu2sr (te use harsher
vord) have been committed Instead Of sending tor
more troops aud making provision for the necessary
reliefs company or two marched TO the scene of
Disorder and marched back again leaving the inhabi
fsnts Of that ousrer 20 the rnbrded license Of an in
furate mcb eager to stab shoot or apply the incen-
aiarys torch believe Sheriff Lelsr to be good man,
and desirous of dschRrqipg the duties Of his Office In
upright manner, but he iscks rerve and judgment.
tits sbetr nonsense for him or his Worship the Mayor,
20 that he could have fortseen the riot Ia
tion he might have been better prepared for its sup
preston Both those officers veil k1ow that riots with
ms Of almost weekly and that they have
hitherto acquired little reputation either 10 pre-
venting or suppressing them. with such a fearful
state Affairs midst the danger OF explosion
at any momept-what would any prudent ofncsr do.
Who Is charged with seeing the public pesse preserved
ut any cost or sscrice' Where the arms aud
aAV far Al n mo- nj
were the cool yet resolnte who could be relied
on promptly TO those and that unitlon ss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-16
From the California Emigrants.


Mn EpuoR;-Ass means 81 communicating marine
news, address you, AZ your paper Is nov generally
read have Just heard from DR.. Walk, q Flushing,
member Of the Rising Sun Association on board the
bark Rising sun, that sailed from New YORK on the
3Oth q March for San francisco California; they we're
at Port Conception the 18th Of July They bad
rough round the Cape aud had been detained
by head Winds the vessel had proved herself tne last
saler While at Conception, there we're three vessels
for sfornia that sailed before they did the schooner
velasco. OF New London; ship Obed Mitchell Captain
Cox ofNew Bedford and the brig Col Tsylce, Of Bos-
ton.
Thinking this news may gladden. the heart Of some
Of the friends % the passengers forward ~ 20 you tor
insertion in your valuable paper.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-16

the Corporation and that said Counsel bs REQ ed to
prepare lease In with the above terms the
same to be approved Of by the Comptroller
CHI AS. q DEAN
The Board took recess for tea before the question
was taken.
Resolutions Several resolutions were adopted chang
ing the location Of election polls Sent 10 posrd Of
Aldermen for concurrence.
Resolution in favor OF building q fountain in Bow
ling Green, at expense Of 00O referred to Con
mittee on Croton Aqueduct
Resolution from Board Of Aldermen In favor ppro.
priatipg 1880 to defIay expenses OF lssgisg side
walks around Washington square Con ,urrsd in
No quorum was obtained after tea, and the board,
therefore adjourned till next Monday evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-16

John Ford TO be Assistant Treasurer At st. Louis,
Mis- ouri vice l.. A LsBssume, resigned
VIM NJ. Brown, Of Tennessee, to be Msrshali OF the
United States for the middle district Of Tennessee vice
jesse Clements, removed
c. p Bertrand, Of ATkensas TO be Receiver o. Public
Moneys at Little Rock, Arkansas, vice Cyrw W. Will
son, deceased,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-16

sHr Csr.i AT rae SaUr.-Ats public meeting held
at be Ssut Ste Marie ON the 18th September, q com
mittee, consisting Of the Hon ID. McNsir, late u.
mirersl agent. and Hon John W Allen present u p.
mineral agent for the District OF Lake Superior and
tie Hon Samuel Asbmuu Of Saut Ste Marie we're APP
pointed to proceed 10 wssbingto during the ne xt
esion Of Congress and urge the passage IT measures
for the making Of ship canal around the saul aud
the erection Of piers br.skwstrs at the mouth of
Eagle and Ontonsgop rivers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-16
To Mcsrs barclay & Livingston, 4. Y.

Loss or SoHR JaiIN A SUTrEn ~ THE SrRairs
MAcELLAr.We are indebted for the particulars of
this shipreck to the officers Of the steamship Ala
baua.
The schooner John A. Suffer, Captain Samuel r.
EDDY from Warren, X. l., ashore small islet,
near Tanner Hartor In the Straits Of Magellan on the
18th OF June at O'Clock at night There a thick
snow storm at the time and the wind blew gale from
the southward. The schooner Immediately bilged and
filed with water. and &c was with much difficulty that
ali hands were enabled to get from the wreck the
rock They succeeded also with much pains Ia get
ting two barrels OF bread very little clothing square
sail and one boat. The crew remained the rock all
night. during continued snow-storm and a tremen
dous gale the breaking the rock Of the
tine. Some OF the men had their hands and feet fro
zsn At daylight the next morning the wind sbated,
when the crew got on board the wreck aud
cut through the cabin and deck by which means they
procured tome more Of their poyisons and personal e
f.ots
The brig Acadrisn Of Boston, hove in sight at o.
clock NJ on the morning Of the 9th June aud sent
boat of TO their assistance Tho Captain and crew
were kindly received on beard OF the brig, and were
landed at Csltron at which place they arrived the
10Th Of August
The following persons comprise the crew Of the
schooner John A. Suffer -
semue X. Eddy, master; Jeremiah Joles, sailing
matter r.. r. Fbenny, LIST officer James VI. fsge I'd
DO; Chas A. Address, I'd dc; A. L. Shaw. cook Sam
ucl +. RanGell and Benjamin q. Kelly carpenters; r.
Williams, T.. q. Child, J. c. Child, j. Lnrey, r. Ran
dali Thomas phinney, John II. Glsdin H. Chanplin,
II. r. Gef J. Con. j. n. Bowen. J. Muroo, n. NJ Law
renee, Thomas r. Potter A. NJ. Kelly and J. Il. Adams
tesmen.-N y. Bee Oct o.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-16
Uroop,Iyn CITY Intelligence.

ELocurIos.RY RrspisDs AND KrcIrArfoss-we
learn that young lady Of considerable talent is to de-
vote this evening TO eocuopary readings and reel.
tations from Shakespeare, Lesis Milton SO, ct the
Institute Hall.
PoLruoAL.-The wings OF ths First Assembly Dis
trict. which IL composed OF the Eighth and Ninth
wards Of city and the outer towns ct in conven
tion at Flabush yesterday afternoon st three o'clock
and nominated Thomas n. Redding Esq as the can
ddste for member Of Assembly from that district
Mr Redding Is at present member Of the Board Of
aldermen Of this city.
Cosmos CouScu.-ocr I5-Present. his Honor, tho
Mayor, and . full Board The minutes were read aud
approved a. also those OF the special meeting on Fri
Comnunicoions, Petitions &C. Pr,,,ni,d.-rettiou Of
Blair Bates. for permission 60 run Referred
to street Commissioner; Of T. and T. Gsscoyne, fire.
mon, for discharge certificates Graoted; of John
Arespi for discharge cett0osteReferred 60 Fire De-
pariment Committee. Invitation frsm the National
Guard Company d . to attend exhibition drill at
Gothic Hall, on Monday evening, the 22d-Accepted.
Cen munication from Patrick Coney asking the Com
mon Council to adopt some better system for the
nag ment Ct the common schools. Alderman Spinola
moved TO refer IL 60 the Common School Committee.
Alderman Burbank moved 60 refer It TO the Board II
Education. Alderman sPinola's motion was adopted,
AID the communication r ferred Petition from the
fire Department askng for the appropriation Of the
usual sum for the benefit Of the widows and orphan
iond that fund being nearly exhausted Resout, n
70 appropriate $500 for that purposesid over till the
next meeting, under the rule. Communication Of
VIM. ". Ssrcy in relation TO the overflow Of water,
which Ia likely 60 injurs bis rroperty-Eeferred TO
Street ComDissioner Remons'rance Of 3 Cor and
oters relative TO the altering 81 the present gads II
Fulton avenue. Communication from Lconsrd Coop.
King for release from contract for the carpenter
worS the City Hall Certificates from the architect
and other read and TIE petition referred 20 the
COMMITTEES en- Lardt aud Pisces, for their report Bill
a. Alderman Cochran for rent Of cholera hospital Rs.
ferrtd 90 Committee Accounts Bill Of Justice job
b. King for ices IN Corporation suits Referred TO
ssme Committee. Communication from the President
81 Columbia College, notifying the Commor Council
that vacancy had occurred In that insttutiun-Rs-
feTrd TO the Committee on Arts and Sciences.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-16

The shock o. an earthquake vas felt In Stow e on.
cord Acton and other towns In that part Of MID
dlesex, Mass, on the afternoon Of the sth Inst