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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

COLONIZATION ScHEME.--In his recent speech,
Mr.. Webster stated that, any Southern member
of Congress would propose scheme for The trans
portation and Colonization Of the free negroes Of the
Southern States he would be willing to incur al
most any degree ofexpense TO accomplish the object
He would even return to Virginia all the money
received from the lands coded by her 10 the govern
ment, to be applied for this purpose. The proceeds
of the sales of these lands, he said, amounted 10
eighty millions Of dollars, and should the residue
Of the lands be sold al the same rate, the whole ag
gregate will exceed two hundred millions.
This scheme is not original with Mr.. WEBSTER,
but, il we mistakeno was first suggested by Mr..
JEFFERSON. Coming from Mr.. WEBSTER, it is
The offspring of purely philanhroPc and patriotic
sentiments, but we regret TO believe thatt seniirely
impfaciicable The ulras from both sections of the
Union would probably unite to prevent the passage
of any measure of the kind through Congress Sew
eral Governors of Virginia have successfully urg
ed upon the Legislature The propriety Of adopting
measures for removing the free negro population
from the State, yet some of our sage makers at
Richmond discovered the faint Of aboli,ionsm in a
bill appOpriaiing thirty thousand dollars for the
purpose. Any proposition from Congress, would
be likely to throw these gentlemen into phrenzy,
for which nothing short ola dissolution the Union
would be an adequate remedy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

The RAiLRoAD.-The line of the railroad be-
tween Waynssboro' aud Staunton is now open and
hands are at work at various points. Messrs. MAR
TIN s. MULLIGAN commenced operations on their
contract about two weeks ago, and from the pro-
gress made in that time, we judge that it will not
require many months to complete their work. which
is the heaviest on the ine A part of their force is
engaged in making cut of some thirty feet deep
on the land of Mr. WILLIAM SMITH another part
Is employed at this end Of the section near the resi-
dsncs Of Capt Asr, in the immediate vicinity of
town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

0o- The Washington Union recommends in warm
terms the recent great effort Of MIR. Webster, and
says
Praise from this quarter comes 50 rarely upon the
Senator from Massachusetts, that we almost hest
tate TO utter i, upon the present occasion. Wepre-
sumo that he will set little value upon anything
which may fall from our pen; but We feel bound to
state frankly our impressions Of his speech We had
expected very little from Mr.. Webster We doubt
ed very much whether he would dare TO come out
and lay his tribute upon the altar Of his Country
Bot we must say that his whole speech was very
able and the last part Of it was marked with great
inlrepidity, frankness, and liberality We trust in
Heaven that he has moi spoken in vain. We can
not but entertain the fervent hope that Mr.. Web.
sier will essentially contribute to the adjustment Of
this dislracting controversy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

FUNERAL APPARATUS Coffin Warehouses are
Of recent introduction in the large cities ofths coun
try. Some of them have an air fighter and osleh-
teaia,ion, especially by gas-gh, which rather jars
upon the natural sensibiliiies. Mr.. Mace, in Car.
mine street, New York. has very extensive esiab-
lishment. and one who dues not investigate matters
of this kind will be surprised to see the extent
of the preparations made for the burial of the
dead. He has four hearses and six horses almost
constantly in use, in addition to two receiving
vaults on his premises, and thousand ready
made Collins in his shop and warehouse. The price
which penury pays is as low as S5. but opulence
can find an outer garment for the grave al all inter-
mediate prices. from Otto $780, Mr.. Mace has
just shipped hearse and large number Of plain and
more expensive collins 10 California.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

PoErrcSL LEsnLATIoN.-The following peti
ton from Eliza Williams and other females, ad
dressed 10 the Speake. of the House, Sc, was re-
Gently presented in the New Jersey Senate:
"Your humble petitioners do earnestly pray
Your honorable body, without more delay,
For wives 70 hold landed estate. Of their own" &c
On Saturday, Mr.. Whitehead. from the Judicl-
airy Committee, presented the following report on
the petition, which was unanimously adopted:
"This petition appears to have got quite astray,
And the committee advise that it be sent away
To the Speaker OF the House, to whom its directed,
To be there 10 the forms Legislation subjected"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

COFFEE TRADE.-The London correspondent OF
National lnteIigencer writes as follows, under date
Of 9Th February:
Coffee, which is another article exciting good
deal Of attention, has been dull Of sae but 10 rather
improved IN demand, though the forthcoming sale
at Amsterdam was several thousand hays less
than was expected. The estimated consumption Of
coffee in ls49 was 257 500 tons. The exporable
production of 1850 is estimated at l64, $40 tons.
Thus The anticipated produce of the present year
is 1850 tons below The consumption OF le49:
should that consumption continue Twelve months
longer, the present stock on hand, as well as tho
pruduce of the year, viii be well nigh consumed
before another crop is available. In November fS4sj
the coffee in point Of quality, which in now selling
at 66s. per cwt. sold for 2Ss. per cwt. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

The Salem Gazette very truly remarks, "There
is no such thing as doing any thirg gratnitousyin
printing office. Somebody must pay for everything
that is done. Not line can be set that does not
cost money for setting. Either the publisher must
pay the whole or the advertiser must pay his share"
This is literally land yet there are STEW more
left"who think printers ought not uchsrge for their
work, especially when the advertising is for sumo
charitable rurpose
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

O. We notice among the details Of California
News brought by the Steamer Alabama to New
Orleans, statement Of the death of Mr.. James P.
Frazier, of Bath county, Virginia. Mr.. F. left
home for California about year ago, and died al
gsn Francisco on the filth of January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

0o- Fame is like shaved pig with CREASED
tall it is only when it has slipped through the hands
of thousands, thsi some fellow, by mere chance,
holds on 10 it,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

MEETING IN BALrIMoRE.-A Iargeand enthusi-
as,ic mass meeting oflhe citizens of Baltimore was
held in that city on Monday evening, the 4th ins:.,
10 give expression to the public sentiment in favor
Of the perpeluily of the Union. The Mayor ofthe
city presided, and notwithstanding the incemency
Of the weather The number of persons in attendance
was no, far from five thousand. Among the reso-
lu,ons adopted are the following;
Resolved, That we cherish profound veneraiion
for the Union as the ineslimable legacy our rev.
oln,ionary fathers, by whose wisdom and patriotism
it was formed and that whatever grievances may ex'
list in any part of The country. there are "none that
would justify dsunion and none that disunon would
make better"
Resolved. finally, That if, notwithstanding our
homes and our prayers in behalf the prosperity and
permanenoy of the Union, it should be put in je"p,
ardy, by the rash acts or excited counsel Of any
men, we pledge ourselves todelend the Constitution
and the Union TO the full extent ofour means Of de-
fence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

~ We have received communication on the
Judiciary II was handed in too late tor this paper,
sss shall appear next week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

o,- The Washington Uniun holds the following
complimentary language as TO the real author of the
Wilmot Proviso:
1t was the concoction ofthe agents of Martin Van
Buren,, who traiturously stabbed the democracy in
revenge for his own defeat. Notwithstanding thai,
generous democracy had once elevated him TO The
highest honors of the republic, and sought again TO
besiow upon him the same distinguished honcrs. II
was through the machinaons of that man, destined
to be known through all cunning time as political
traitor, that the Wilmot Proviso was invented to
harrass and break down temporarily the democratic
party. and to endanger the Union by the ag'tatlons
Of which it is the cause. Wilmot was the dupe.
while the arbitrator Lindenwald was the inven
tor of the implement of mischief, which bears Mr..
Wilmot's name, and which will inevitably destroy
him as a politician.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

In 1888 the present Senator Fremont was Brew.
second Lieut.. of Top. Engineers, and ran off with
daughter of Mr.. Benton, whom he married. For
his services in the explorations of the great valley
he received thedoube breve of first Lieut.. and Cap
tain, and was then appointed LII. Col. of the monn-
ted Rifles With this rank he did no duty, (his
services IN California were incomm and Of militia
He soon resigned his commission, went to Caior-
mia, and has returned thence Senator. Mr.. FIRE.
mont is hardly of medium size, spare and light,
with dark hair and eyes. His temperament is ner-
vous and his cuun,enance very intellectual and pleas
ant. He will be the youngest member Of the Sen
ate, his age being less than forty. With the ex-
ception of Sam Houston no Senator in that body
can boast so eventful life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

Co. Concord Division Of the Sons of Temperance
was opened in this place on Wednesday nighrlast,
making the second in town and the tenth in the
County.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

WORK on RoYALrY.-The politicians Of Eu-
rope, it is stated, are looking with some anxiety for
The appearance Of work in four volumes, from the
penofL ous Philippe. tits to he entitled Eighteen
Years of Royalty" and will doubtless contain ma
nv new views Of persons who have figured ptomi-
nently on the political stage, in the last geners-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13

THE JESsmes' EsrArE.-=A convention Of ths
aspirants to The great Jennings Estate in England
which has been hunting up its heirs in this country
E,r some time. will be held at Pottsylyania Court
House, Va, on the 18th inst. Another convention
will be held at Notloway Court, Va, on the 18th
inst. The Richmond Times thinks that the descen-
danis of Madame Read, notable LADY who died
about 1856 in Charlotte County, will be able 10 es-
tablish claim to The estate. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-03-13
SOUTHERN CONVENTION.

In series of resolutions adopted by the Legisla-
ture of Virginia al its present session. VIII be found
the following. being the 9th of such series:
Resolved That regarding the Cow ention proposed to
be held AZ Nashville on the first Monday in June next
as intended TO enable the people Of the South TO take
counsel together as 10 the best and most ectua
Of resisting the agsressions Of tho North Of enforcing
compliance on their part with their Constitutional obl
atops and thereby of preserving the Union Of these
States now in imminent peril BY reason Of the course
pursued by the non. eholdng States and their rep
resentatves in Congress- in their ccaseless agitation
land tina, too in the unfriendy spir) of questions
involving the peace the institutions and the very exs
fence of the Southern States and approving the objects
of ,aid Convention as above FORTH the General As
sembly doth recommend TO the good people OF this Com
ah 10 send delegates thereto; and that to this
end they hold primary meetings IN each city, county
and election district in the State and appoint delegates
10 Convention TO DC held in each Congressional Dis
trict in the month Of May next and that the District
Conventions so constituted do each select two persons
fone from each of the two political parties Of the
,ryl who shall be delegates to the said Nashville Con-
vention.
If the people Of this County mean 10 take action
on the above recommendation in any wise, it is re-
spectfully suggested that the first day of the March
Court would be suitable for this purpose. By that
time. our representatives in the Legislature will be
present, and may throw additional light upon the
objects of this Southern movement, and thus enable
the people to decide upon its probable results for
good or evil One thing is certain, that TO reject
the proposition after mature deliberaiien, by pub.
lie act, would have far greater moral force than
simply neglec,iug it. II viewed with favor, there
could be no time more suitable for nominating Del
ega,es to the proposed District Convention. We
are decidedly in favor Of meeting the question and
dealing with it and hope that both political parties
may come together upon this grave matter in which
each is equally interested 10 consequences, and E.
qually TO share the responsibilities connected with
a commission to the Nashville Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-21
SALE @TN NMMDo

A S Attorney in fact Of Robert Dunlap, will offer at
"A public SALE 10 front of the Post Office, in the Town
Of StaunOn on Thursday The 22d day Of August 1850
TWENTY ACRES, lying in the County Of Augusta, cd
the waters Of the Little Calf Pasture. 1t part Of tho
Tract formerly owned by John Dunlap, dec'd and by
partition assigned 10 said Robert Dunlap The Land IS
without Improvement, out large part of it is finely timber
The title is clear and UNDERSTANDABLE all difficulties having
been removed by decree of the Cbancery Court.
TERMS.-Fifty Dollars will be required in hand, the
balance, in sx twelve and eighteen months, the purchaser
giving bond with approved security.
DAVID S. YOUNG,
July 81, lo5O.-tds. Attorney for Robert Dunlap.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-21
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

THE subscriber will offer at public sale on Saturday the
24th of The present month"; (Augus) if not sold pri-
vatey before that me his valuable property situated seven
miles above Mddebrook and within one mile of the Lex
The Tract of Land contains FIFTY ACRES, and has on
it .AIER CHANT MILL, and SAW MILL, both in
toerabe repair. The stream which turns the Mills new
falling and there admirable sites for any kind Of ma
chinery.
If The purchaser of this property wishes larger Tract Of
price. The neghbohood agreeable, and the land is well
adapted to the raising Of wheat
TERMS.-One-thrd on the first of September, the bal
ance in three equal annual payments.
E,Ey- Address the subscriber. Mddebrook, Augusta
County. SAMUEL Is. SPROUL.
August + IS5O-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-21
LAND FOR sale.

IN pursuance of the last Will and Testament Of Jacob
Harner, ec'd, the undersigned will sell at public auc
ton On Saturday the 7Ih day Of September next, Tract
of Land, containing between
1870 AND $50 ACRES,
lying Immediately the South River, about three miles
below Waynesooro This Land is part of the old tract
which the said Harne resided for many years pasta
bout 40 Acres cleared and now in grass the balance
well tmbered it all lies well and is well watered. The
character and quality Of South River Land stoo well known
TO require any thing be said in commendation induce
land buyers IL attend 10 this notice.
TERMS-One-f fourth on the first day ofJuly next and
the balance in three equal annual payments thereafter
Satisfactory security will be required either personal or
lien on the Land which will be made known on the day
of sale.
Will be sold at The same limo and place,
one Horse, Secretary, Clock, Bed Bedsteads and Bed
ding and other articles Of Household Furniture On this
sale credit of six months will be given on all sums of five
dollars and upwards the purchaser giving bond and approx
ed security; under that sum cash.
The sale 10 take place the late residence of said Har
ner, decd. Immediate possession given of the Land.
SAMUEL COINER,
n. MASSlE;
Executors Of Jacob HarneI, decd.
August 81 lS50A3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-21

rENHE next session Of this Schodl will Commence the
10th Of October and continue six months. 1t will be
under the care of the Rev. LUTHER EMERSON assisted by
Miss n EMERSON The general system Of instruction will
be essentially the same as formerly; except that in addition
10 the branches hitherto taught opportunity will be afforded
TO young Ladies sufficiently advanced, Of studying Chem
sly, Philosophy Natural Intellectual and Moral, the high
branches of Mathematics, and the Latin, Greek and
French Languages. All the pupils will be required to stu
dy the Bible. Each should come supplied with Bible,
Hymn book English Dictionary, and Modern Alias; TO-
geher with Text books in the branches she may wish
pursue, and the necessary stationary.
TERMS.--For Board, including every thing, and tut
ton in the ordinary English branches, S. 90 per MONTH
An additional charge of 80 per month"; for
of the higher branches above enumerated But to those
wha attend during the whole session. the charges will be
only 81 80 IS 90 per month according studies. This
distinction is made in order to induce puGctua and regular
attendance object of the utmost importance for the ben
eft Of pupils, well for the convenience Of teachers
Mr. f. has had several years experience in teaching
For testimonials TO his literary and Scientific dualiica
tions reference made the Ministers of the Lexington
Presbyiery; especially to the Rev. Messrs VIM Cahoon,
John Hendren, d. d., S. J. Love and Samuel Browr.
AUGUST Ia, lS50-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-21
LOOK AT THTs!

Ply virtue Of a Trust Deed executed to us by Thomas
- N. Green, we are now selling at the lowest prices,
one ofhe best stocks of new, fashionable and desirable
Goods offered in this County, consisting Of Ladies'
Dress Goods, Gentemens Cloths, Domescs, Of all kinds
Hardware, Iron, and every thing usually kept in Stores
AS the concern is obliged be speedily closed the public
also notify persons desiring to commence the Mercantile
business, repenish their Stocks that they will sell the
Goods at wholesale or by the large quantity on the must
reasonable terms.
Or They also notify persons indebted TO +. n GreoH3
or to Green Co.. that their claims are transferred to he
and must be promptly quidated as indulgence cannot BE-
given PETER Y. BROOKS, TO-.
NlCHO. K TROUT, ifus'eee'
Staunton July 81 IS5O-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-21
RECORD OF DEATIs.

DIED. Monday the oh ins the residence OF her Broth
err nlaw Mr. Elias Strasbrg this county, Miss SUSAN
Hut aged twenty eight years and twenty nine days.
DIED, at Green Valley Hotel Bath County, Thursday
the Sth instant Miss HESTER A~N second daughter Of Mr.
James Howell in the 9th year Of her age.
DIED in this place, Monday last CHARLES, infant OF
Mr. William H. Teagle.
DIED, Sunday afternoon last protraced sickness
Rev JouN A. VAN LEAR, Pastor OF the Noisy Creek Presby
terrain Church, in this County
DIED, the inst, at his residence in Greenbrer Coun
ty CHARLES STUART, ESQ., formerly highly respected
citizen of this county.
DIED, at Rose HILL Bath county, the 9th instant SARAH
JANE, consort Of Mr. William Mcdonald and daughter Of
William Ferri Esq The deceased had passed the 22nd
OF her She suffered with Christian lortlude for
previous her death the ravages OF malignant dis
ease and died leaning the strong of her Saviour Her
sorest trial parting with her dear relatives and infant
Her death was calm aud peaceful
'Night dews fall not gently TO the Garth,
Nor weary, worn out winds expire soft.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-21
TRUST SALE.

IN pursuance Of the provisions and purposes Of Deed Of
Trust executed to by Tuns Quick, the 9rd day
of April, 1913, and of record in the Office Of the COUNTY
Court Of Augusta County, will sell Monday the 10Th
day Of September, al the house Of said Quick the following
property, viz One sorrel Mare, years old; black
Filly, years old sorrel Filly, years old Cow
and Calf black and white color ditto, red and white
color; Hefer, red color Steers, red and white color
Sheep; of Harness for four Horses Haters Axes;
Plough and doubetrees 2 Shovel Poughs and single
|srees Shovel Dung-fork; Walnut Press; 2 Wal
nut Bureaus il Looking glass; halfdozen Windsor Chairs
"A Feather beds, Bedsteads and Coverds; | large Wash
Kettle; 2 Ovens and Lids; Pots and Hooks Frying
pan Shovel and longs; Walnut falling leaf Tables;
Scythe and Cradle moving Scythe and hanging; pair
of Andirons Saddle and Bride; 10 head of Hugs and
Table Ware, together with the increase of the stock
Terms Of sale cash.
JOHN B. WATTS, Trustee
Auoust Ia 1S5O-tds
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TO THE PUBLIC.

fXNHE Rev. WIN. G. CAMPBELL, having been appointed
by unanimous Of the Board of Trustees, the
Principal of the Augusta Female Seminary has announced
his Intention OF commencing his abors on the Isl Of Sep
tember next.
We feel it due to Mr. Campbell to state without solicit
taion that from personal acquaintance we have great
fdence III him as Christian Minister and Gentleman
And from his amahe disposition, agreeable and concatng
manners, his literary and scientific aainmenls and long
experience in teaching do cheerfuly and confidently
recommend him 10 friends and the public gene
man to whom they may safely commit the educa Jon Of
their daughters
Francis Mcfarland, William Brown, John A. Vap Lear,
Robert L. Dabney, Kenton Harper John Hendren James
Morrison, VIM w. TrimbIe, John d. mboden, b. NJ
Smith, j. Marshall McCue, VIM. M. Tate, John McCue.
Stanton Aug. 81 1850.