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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

PACIFIC RAMRoAD.-A new project is on foot
for constructing q railroad from ST. Louis to San
Francisco. The scheme was brought forward by
P.P.F. DEGRAND, who has been extensively con-
nec.ed with railroads in New England. hpropos-
es that Congress grant charter to DEGRASD and
others, to construct the road, with capitalof one
hundred millions Of dollars, and giving to the COM
pany the land for the bed of the road and depots,
and strip of the public lands ten miles wide on the
North side Of the road, sc. Movements in behalf
of the object have been made at Boston and St.
Louis
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

STATISTICS OF AUeusrA.--The late report of the
First Auditor to the House of Delegates shows that
the number Of white timetables in Augusta County
is ASP. The white population Of the County, as
calculated from the timetables, is 1908 The a.
mount of revenue tax paid by the County, exclusive
Of license taxes, is $9,S99 AZ inclusive of license
taxes, Si2,7l7 30. With the exception Of the
counties Of Henrico and Princess Ann, in which
Richmond and Norfolk cities are situated, Augusta
has the largest white population OF any county in
the State and excepting Ohio County, (incuding
Wheeling) she pays the largest revenue tax Of any
County West of the Blue Ridge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

&C. A French Journal gives some particulars Of
the estate recently bestowed by the Sultan on NJ
de I.amartine The domain lies in the immediate
vicinity Of Smyrna, and is nearly as large as the Isle
Of Wight, being about 81 miles in circumference
1t has hitherto belonged only to the crown, as we
should say in England. The soil is described as
wonderfully fertile, like most of the land in the
neighborhood of Smyrna, as being well planted with
oranges and olives, and is capable oieTery variety
of cultivation. The chateau built for the residence
Of an imperial officer, is commodious beyond the
usualrun of Turkish houses; and under the windows
liesa fine lake Of more than mi!e across, which is
described as well stocked with fish. The estate
includes five villages. M. de Lamartine, it is said
goes to Asia Minor in the spring ,to,ahe possession
in person Of hiO.teuitcrial gift.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

Under the Congressional head, in this paper, VIII
be faund an abstract of series of resolutions offered
BY Mr. Clay, in the Senate, with view 10 Inc SET
Element of the,slavery question in ihevarous forms
in which it has been agitated. MIR. CLAY spoke IN
exnlanatiop Of the resolutions and concluded win
an eloquent appeal to Senators from all sections 10
give them dispassionate consideration, ana 10
unite in promoting the peace and welfare OF the
country As soon as he resumed his seat several
Southern Senators arose in succession, and declared
their opposition to the resolutions. Various abiec-
tnns were urged TO them, the sum OF which is mat
all the proposed concessions are on the part Of the
South while the North in fact yields nothing.
Mr.. Mason particularly objected to the second
resolution, which acknowledges hevalidily of Mex
lean law prohibiting slavery IN The territories ac
oured from that country. He thought itsurren-
dered the whole question. Therecertamiy IS force
in the objection. The question involved is one OF
law, and should the Supreme Court decide 1t ad-
versely to the South we are prepared, to acqu-
esce but we do moi like the idea ofthe Senate SCI
Ting it by simple resolution.
The resolution in reference to the District might
be expressed in stronger terms, we think, and thus
afford greater security to the South. While we are
not as yet pared to take any step that might tend
however remotely, to- dissolution of the Union,
we nevertheless in common with the whole South
feel deeply aggrieved atthe course pursued oy The
North and any settlement to be satisfactory, must
give assurance that our rights will be respected in
all time TO come.
The Resolutions were made the order Of the
day for Tuesday, the 9Th inst, yesterday by
some notifications, which were then no doubt sug-
gested, they might become the basis for full and
final settlement Of all the matters in controversy
between the North and South. If MIR. CLAY, with
his great wisdom and influence, fails to propose
satisfactory compromise the country may well de-
spair of tina, consummation so devouly to be wish
Cd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

FMIGRANrs TO LIBERA.--Ihe Rev. X. w.
Baily, Agent for the Amerfcon Colonization Society
in communication 10 the Richmond Wing, from
Norfolk, gives the following account Of the depar-
ture of the company Of emgants to Liberia, many
ofwhom went from this region:
The numerous friends ofthe Liberian emtgrants
will be pleased to learn, that the passengers Q4O
in number) were all shipped on board the Liberia
Packet, lying in Hampton Roads, on Saturday the
Goth ul, and the good ship, true TO her appointment
passed out to sea during the night with hne wind
and weather.
Nearly half Of these emigrants were from the val
lev of Va, and half of these free. The other con
sisted of family offour, emancipated by Mrs. Brat
tau, OF Montgomery family Of eleven, emanc-
dated in part by Miss Dorcas Doak and her sister,
OF Augusta ; and family ofeleven, emancipated by
Mrs See, of Randolph. Every thing is as their
friends would DESIRE except one incident Of sadness.
The mother and youngest child of the See family,
after embarking on the Steam boat, at Richmond,
wandered out on the wharra an early hour on Fri
day morning, while the Boat was preparing 10
leave. and have not since been heard Of. a most
dipent search Of several days, leaves us with the
painful conviction that they in some way, slipped
from the wharf, and were carried down by the tide
then rapidly ebbng. The father and his eight re-
manning children, in deep sorrow ,have gone forward
with uniaering resolution, sustained by feelings of
pilgrims to better land They are the right sort
of materials for the young Republic. This may be
said, indeed, of the whole company. Never, per
haps, has Liberia received at any one time, more
valuable acquisition than these promise TO be-
whether estimated by their physical, intellectual
or moral worth. Several them are men of some
property and education, and Of high standing IN
Rockbrdge county, whence they emigrated.
About 60 of this company are emancpated slaves
from the "Capebart estate" Murfreesboro', NC. 3,
for whose transportation successful appeal has re-
Gently been made 10 the benevolence Of the public,
and fine looking company they are. May the
sympa,hies and prayers of all the friends of these
emigrants and Of the cause, follow them through
the dangers of the voyage, and bless them in their
father land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

PosrPoSEmENr OF SALE.-Persons interested
will find, BY reference to the advertisement in an
other column, that the sale Of the valuable proper
~ belonging to the estate Of Mrs, RACHAEL Lo-
GAN, decd, has been postponed to Wednesday, the
Goth inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
AN IMPOSITION ExposED.-A correspondent o

AN IMPOSITION ExposED.-A correspondent Of
the National Intelligencer, says:
For some months past an animal has been exhib-
tied in various places in the Northern States, adj
yertsed by the exhibitors as 'nonde.crlpt, captur
ed by Col Fremont and his party on the river Gila,
New Mexico" This nondescript has arrived at
Washington, and may now be seen few doors be-
low Four and half street Pennsylvania avenue.
am requested by Col Benton to say that this
exhibition is gross imposition upon the public and
an outrageous abuse of the name Of Col Fremont.
He so denounced IL to the face Of the exhibitor in
the presence of the writer and ofLieut. Beale, Of
the Navy, who also denounced The exhibition as
an imposiure. 1t was reported in New York last
summer that the animal was purchased ola eoiored
man in that city. who had for some time used him
in hauling an ashca 1t is certainly nothing more
than bad looking horse with curly hair, and his
main ard tail shaved off, to give him the appear
ance Of a "nondescript from the river Gia."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

MURDER OF Mas. WHlTE.-Several weeks "a
uo il was announced that Mr.. Dunn, of the Vir-
qinia Legislature, had resigned his seat to go in
pursuit of his sister, Mrs. WHITE, who had been
captured by the Eu,aw Indians. The following
DESPATCH from ST. Louis on the 2Sth ult., contains
the latest account of the unfortunate lady:
Intelligence has been received here from Santa
Fee with dates to the 2Sth November.
|, will DO recullected that Mr.. White and eight
Of his companion were captured some time ago by
the Indians and all Of them put 10 death. II may
also be remembered that Mrs. White, wife Of the
deceased, and her child, were taken prisoners about
the same time by the Eutaw Indians. Much un-
easiness and sympathy was manifested in behalf
of this unfortunate lady and her child. Finally 1t
was determined by Maj. Green to raise party and
90 in pursuit Of her.
II was not long till his humane and praisewor-
thy purposes were put into execution. lie finally
SET out, and after marching and searching for many
DAYS, encountering numerous hardships, he came
in sight of the Indian camp where Mrs. White was
detained prisoner.
The Indians, on perceiving his approach, and ap-
pretending their inability TO retain the prisoner,
marched her out in front Of the camp and dehber-
ately shot her dead on the spot. They then fled,
leaving the encampment, camp equipage and rwo
Indian children behind Major Green immedase-
y went up to the camp where he found the dead
body Of the unfortunate lady, which he took charge
Of The little son of Mrs. White, who was also a
prisoner of the Indians, has not yet been discovered
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

SALT LAKE.-The New Haven journal and
Courier publishes Salt Lake letter, from which
we take the following description Of the lake itsef :
'.lt is one Of the most wonderful and romantic
places you ever saw. Or one side Of the lake rises
lofty peaks of mountains, and within lis waters are
numbers Of small Islands. At short distance rum
the shore the water has the appearance of deep
blue color, yet clear, and the bottom. in some places
is Of white sand the depth Of the water appearing
shallow and varied by sand bars"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

Mas. MLLER.-The Lynchburg Republican OF
the 3lst ult., gives long account Of Mrs. MILLER
and her paramount who recently sojourned for brief
period in that place. A gentleman from Stanton
recognised she young man, and, the wfetched eun-
pie forthwith resumed their travels The Valley
Wing states that they passed through Fincas,le on
the 2Slh. Recognised everywhere and driven from
place to place. they find rest for the soes of
their feet. Verify ''ihe way of transgressors is
hapd,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

o. Hagerstown, Nd, for some weeks has been
Suffering from that loalhsome disease, The ITCH
The fact found its way into the eastern papers, ana
prevented mu'h travel from passing through ihat
place. The Snn says, we are happy to learn that
the physicians lave totally routed it, land that ihee
is now nothing in HagerstOwn or its vicinity 10
cause the least---scYalchlnS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

THE CONVENTION BILL.-This bill has been ire
ported to the House of Delegates and made the or
der Of the day for next Thursday. 1t provides for
submitting the question of basis othe people as well
as that Of the calling Of Convention. Should 1t
pass in its present form. the basis question may be
regarded as settled in favor Of the West.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

The CANES CAsE.-This celebrated case has
again come up for trial at New Orleans. A new
claimant to the vast estates OF the lae Daniel Clark
has appeared in conrt conteslng the claims of Mrs.
Gaines. This is Mrs. Caroline Barnes. who claims
10 be the daughter OF Daniel Clark by Zulime Car
rlers, and elder sister Of Mrs. Gaines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06
THURSDAY. Feb. LIST.

/ ed.
THURSDAY, Feb. LIST.
JOINT REsoLUTIoNs.-On motion of Mr.. Mayo,
Resolved, by The General Assembly of Virginia,
That the Governor befeduested 10 invite such Of the
surviving officers and soldiers of the Revoulion-of
The army and navr of the Unied States-;he vol.
unteer companies Of this state-and such other cit
liens as he may think proper, to represent at the
LAYING of the curner stone of the Washington Mon
ument on the 22d inst.
On motion of Mr.. Syme, Resolved, by the Zen
eral Assembly, That joint Committee OF arrange
msnts disappointed TO act in concert with the build
ing committee, and such other committees as the
citizens of Richmond may appoint, to make the ne
cessafy preparations for laying the corner stone OF
Washngton's Monument
On motion Of Mr.. Stoval, Resolved, by the Cen
eral Assembly. That the Executive be and he is
hereby instructed to invite u. Taylor, President Of
the United States, to be present OH The 22nd FEB
ruary al the laying IF the corner Stone ofthe wash
ingtun Monument.
CANAL EXTENSION ELL RE5EcrED.-A bill TO
provide for the extension of the James River and
kanawha Canal from Buchanan to Covlngton, was
taken up. Several motions toposipone, Sc, were
made and Withdrawn. The question recurring on
the passage Of the BILL it Was determined by ayes
and NOES, as follows Ayes As. noes II.
The ALEXANDRIA AND VALLEY RAILROAD
The motion of Mr. Brown Of b., to suspend The
rule So as to reconsider the vote by whchlh Alex
andra and Valley Railroad bill was rejected. which
motion was under consideration when the House
adjourned on yesterday, was negatved by vote ct
ayes 43-noes 62.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

R5-A Post Office has been established at CLINE s
Mill in this cOuny-Mr GEO. w. BoLIS, Post
master.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

co. Our thanks are due to Messrs. SHErFEY and
NeCuE for valuable public documents,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-02-06

ing which several Intellectual motions 10 adjourn
were made.
MIR. Wood addressed the House.
On motion Of Mr.. Shepperd, the House adjourn
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-10-18
rHE GREAT PLACE

10 Purchsse Ready Made oiothing.
Cloths, Cassimeres HesfiRgs & Trimmings at prices
toSuiterery body, either al iphocsaIe Or Tetaisdt
s M I TFI & TO NG's,
an Main street, Lancaster, Ohio, rst between Re-
~ Der u huts's Store and John Lyo7'S Grocery
Our Goods fresh and OF the latest impOrtatons,
the variety very great and the stock complete,
II is needless 70 give lengthy descTipton Of our
Goods suffice il to say that have every thing that
would complete genilemenS wardrobe, consisting OF
every variety o! Goats P Jackets Pants vets Shr,s
Drawer, 'uspeders Cravats. Stocks, liandhorcheils
Bosoms collars, socks Gloves, together with the most
fashionable and beautiful STYLES OF
Cloths, Cassimer-s, Vestings & rrimmins..
so that those who would prefer to have their Clothes
made to order, car do SO by FIRST leaving their moa-
sure and good it is warranted or no sale.
We keep constantly ompoyeda number offrst-rate
TiorS aud feel prepared To do all manner Of tGilOFs
the la St fashions and in the most durable and sLbstan
tal manner just give us call
We sell low, in this there 10 10 mistake, notwith
standing others may say they can sell from 80 to %
per cent lower than every body else, and an cvi
dance of what we say, let all call aud look at oar
Goods and we feel confident that those who want
clothing will surely buy.
| Bear in mind that SMITH ToNG are practical Tai
lors hav followed their business for many years. and
might with proprety be said 10 understand perfectly
the qnalitv anil make Of their Goods so thatany art
Gle they sell may be relied upon as being good and
substantial, or if found defective in respect Just
return it and they will give satisfaction
1FDont forget the place. recollect the name and
enquire for SMITH TONG.
NAV 81 1850
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-10-18

CALF0RNTA lNTELLiGENCE. We have
received. a day or twS behind tho time.
several copies Of California papers; hut
IN looking over lhe4n, we 6nd nothing of
interest but wha, has alro,dy been men
toned nearly a week sinCc in our lele.
graphic dispatches.
II would not seem from the tons of
these papers and several advertisements.
which appear in them, that the difficulty
which led To the Disturbances ntS,cra
monto city, has been permanently adjust.
ed. We notice that persons nj Maly,yin.
forbid squottsrs from ontoring up,n their
land and order those alrea " ther. ,o
leave. IN this sne ease, we learn from
the Herald, the land ia controversy ex.
tends several leagues aud is held under
the old Spanish titles.
With sp many persons moving N nnt
cIaiming pre,cmplin rishts "n The an,
side, and tho settlers apen the o'hrrrh"s,
holding under Spanish grants, the Ermr
cannot but prove the stronger IN the end
The spirit which was, us We fear, bu
temporarily at crdshsd S'Srainsnl" city
viii break out agaNl in sumo other plac
aud lead To greater Disturbances an'
more Hoodshed,
The news Gom The mining rcginns
since the falling Of tho waters. Is vt
more cheering character, anl II is sale
thatveIy many Of them ura d,nus we'll.
Towns aud villages arc rapidly spring
ing aP hF almost every p,rt ~ the Stale
aud we learn from slsS paper. TIA, SON,
places no. quite six month, "l, csn,air
from 50oto 1000 inlat4,ants. The pop
nla,ion Of the State is eslimateJ u, loo
600, which it is expected will ircrssSe ,
100000 the present year.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-10-18
NEW ESTABLISHMENT
SAMUEL BEERY,

SAMO Eli hGGhD9
AS received and will continue to receive until
Il complete, large and general assortment Of
Fresh Groceries and SUudriCS,
Which he is opening and offers for sale at HIS OWN
STORE ROOM, North side of Main street, one door
West of BINNGEn's WATCH MAKER SuoP, where he
will be highly pleased TO his old friends and the
pu5ic generally. ON HAND
COFFEE, good article, at l21 cents o b
TEAS, Imperial and Young Iiyson superior quality;
New Orleans SUGAR, extra fnr,
Loaf, Crushed and Pulverzed Sugar beautiful;
Pepper All'pice, and Cinnamon good:
Nutmegs Cloves and Ginger best;
Raisin', Figs, Lemons and Oranges fresl
Sal2ratus, Soda, Star Candles anil Tallow, fine;
EPSON Salts and Castor Oil, g,nuine;
TOBACCO, superior Cavandish, Spun and Smoking
Cigars, Real Havanah, Half Spanish and common;
Bed cords. Plough Lines and Broom Twine
Batting and Candlewck,
Powder, 7 F + G, Lead Shot and 7. Caps s. D
Buckets and link Wash Boards
Matches and Soaps of all kinds,
Shoe Backing, combs and Pocket Books
Notions in endless variety.
Mackcrcl, Pickcrel and White Fish,
Boston, Butter, Sdla aud Suear Crackers:
Snpor.n' Old Wheat Flour (bcst qualityD
SALT by the barrel or bushcl.
Liqu ors--Ofall kinds and purest quality, ADAPTED
lor thu use Of the sick room or festive bo.rd
In fact he has every thing in his lin1, and will sci
the same very cheap.
Very shortly, will he erected in the rear of his lot
a large number Of Sheds for the use of his country
friends, to which he would most especially cali the
attention
Lancaster may 10. 1850 /
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-10-18

VINO AnE rnE FMENDs oF rIiF oLA'h
The New York Journal "i C"mmerct.
in reply to impurities nS t" what pr"P"'''""
,c rh. mrncy contributed for the emanri
palion ni James Hamlet was given 10y ab
.,Iilionisls. ftrs+cs the following slgnlhcant
statement: -
We do not know the PoI'tics n' all the
rnnnrs, hntnrr moi aware that amy % lhrT
are ahnlirunist4, in tie trrhnical senSe."i
The word. unless Isaac HolIenheck lcoI'
medl isof that way of thinking. N"' d"
we trlnrinhtI thai on any previnhS "ca
sim. when muury ha, been raised lhr"ug'
This officer fIi the emancipation "l slaves
any thing has been given hy ab"I'il"n'>ls
proper, except perhaps $40 III all, ny c"l
nrcd men. The amount s"raised wllhIi
the last five m rlhs is $4,000. secu'lnt
the emancipation inly slaves. and tho
removal of thirty nine nj them I" L'Oeri"
inpnther with eleven free c"I"red Irrs"'
b.Lnpinp to the same families. An" yr'
we are called pro slavery men, ana 81.
are the donors uf nineteen iwentielhS' II
NO, ninety nino hnuGrcIhs, of the whole
amount. They, on the other hand WIN"
make ii Il matter of principle not to give
any lhiug fnr the emancipalI"n ct slaves
but by their Incorporate zeal ANA l"'l"n'
demonstrations have rctalded the eXllhr'
tim Of slavery al least half century are
in their own estimation The pecuila'
friends nf the saVes--ihe real SlmonS
They are great at s'ca''"g s'avrS-.on' ''
gjre any thing fr the emancipation :
! slaves. wounds their tender cnnsreinces
; dear souls. The other day man namr'
Chaplin oi Albany. got caught IN HE ac,
/. dawn IN Mary land, and was jneged
. Anon TIE 0hoIlliouisls held - c"nvrnt'"
at Cuzpnuvia, aud resolved I" raise S2O
900 in order to defend him from the pen
allies of the hw. This $50. 900, ifapp'
y ed as economically AS the aforesaid So
900, would secure the freedom of ma,
: hLan tmo hund,cd Jar@ Applied t
= ChapIn's defence, II will nuly be rxpel
; ed upon lawyers abolinon lrclurrls NJ
The time will n",ne We hope when thin
. will be called by their light names
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-10-18
TRICKS OF oUACKs.

Lsr EVERYBODY Rgto rms CARgFuLLY, There IS
Srs,naIa for sale IN the different towns called ).
TownsenIs Sarsdparia. Il is advertised as the ORlGt
NAL GENUINE aud all hat THIS Townsend is no doctor
and never was but formerly worker on railroads, ca
nas and the keyet he assumes The title OF Doctor lor the
purpose u gaming credit for what he not lie says he
has attended wu medical schools and praclcod for fifteen
wears % INV the truth is he pracced medicine
lny IL, his life such eilfn, ncked misrepresentation
looks bad to the character and yeracy OF the man. wish
most sincerely he had made those statements Of h'
self or Of me When will learn to be honest and tr'h'
lu IN all their dealings and intercourse wh their fellow
me lie applied 10 Rnel Capp TO assist him IN man,
uacttiring his mixture, satmg the nIge sums he would
make az IN inducemcut embark IN he business These
men have been insulting and ibelllns me- IN all possible
forms in order impress the public with the belief That
the Old Dnctors Strsapaa tie gsnnine, original
SrsapariHa made from the Old Doctors original Res'
pie This s. r. Townsend says have sold the use of my
maine for 81 week will give him $50 he will pro
duce one single solitary prosi OF this His slaenrn's "
Thomts,ln, Skillnan 4 Co. nnihng but tissue 81
alsehnods simply made 10 deceive the public ana Keep
the truth down in regard his sorng fersnfihg cont
pound This caution the public to purchase none but
old Dr. JACOB TOwnselds Sarrapanlla, having on Il !lC
Old Doctors likeness his fu'niy Coat Of arms and hh
ugnatureacross the Coat Of Arms
JACOB TOWNSEND.