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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04
A Beautiful Tribute to a Wife.

We have often met with the annexed
paragraph on its rounds through the papers
| It is one of those portraits, which is not on
lIy beautifully drawn, but which even 9
stranger sees must be true to the original
Sir James Macintosh the historian, was
married early in fe, before he had attain
ed fortune or fame to Miss Catharine Stuart,
a Young Scotch lady, distinguished more tor
the excellencies of her character than for
personal charms. After eight years OF hap
py welded life, during which she became
the mother of three children, she died. A
few davs after her death, the bereaved hus-
band wrote to friend, depicting the char
acter of his wife in the following terms -
81 was guided" he observes, sin my choice
only by the blind affection of my youth. !
found an intelligent companion and ten
der friend, prudent monitress, the most
faithful of wives, and mother as tender as
children ever had the misfortune to lose.
| met woman who, by tender manage
ment of my weaknesses, gradually correct
ed The most pernicious of them. She became
prudent from affection and though OF the
most generous nature, she was taught fru-
saity and economy BY her love for me.
During the most critical period OF my life,
she preserved order in my affairs, from
tie care of which she relieved me-
She gently reclaimed me from dissipation
she propped my weak and iTesolute nature;
she urged nv Incidence to all the exertions
that have been useful and creditable to me;
and she was perpetualy at hand to admon-
ish my heediessness or improvidence. TO
her / o,ce ,rhaieuer I am; to her achaterer 1
shaH6s In her solicitude for my interest,
she never for moment forgot my feelings
or nv character. Even in her occasional
resentment, for which I but too often gave
her cause, (would to God could recall those
momentsD she had no sulleness nor acri-
mony. Her feelings were warm and i'm
petuous, but she was placable, tender and
constant. Such was she whom have lost
when her excellent natural sense was rap
idly improving, after eight years of strug-
gle and distress had botrnd us fast together,
and moulded our tempers to each other;
when knowledge of her worth had refin-
ed my youthful love into friendship, and
before age had deprived it of much of its
original ardour. l lost her, alas! the choice
of nv youth, the partner of my misfortunes,
at moment when l had the prospect of
hel sharing my better days"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

&s= A Canada paper tells the following
story ca gentleman who was travelling
down the St. Lawrence on one of the A
merican boats, on the 4th of July, got into
conversation with an old American, who.
from his gray locks and apparent age might
have taken part in The revolution. The ccn-
versafion gradually turned to the anniver-
sarv which Is celebrated on the day in
question. when it was remarked that the
celebration Of the 4th of July,in the States.
would be done away with in the course Of
time. This apparently reused tue octoge-
marian raising himself to his full height,
and turning to our acquaintance, he said {:
NOV, mark me, stranger, but the first
thing you'll hear read in the day of judg-
mcnt. will be the Declaration of American
Independence and that day Will be on the
4th of July, too"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

MARKS or THE GfSTLEMAk.-No man
is gentleman who, without provocation,
would treat with incivility the humblest of
his species. 1t is vulgarity for which no
accomplishments of dress or address Can c.
yer atone. Show me the man who desires to
make every one happy around him, and
whose greatest solicitude is never to give
lust cause of offence to any one, and | will
show YOU gentleman by nature and by
practice, though he may never have worn
suit Of broadcloth nor ever heard of ieAi-
con. I am proud to say, for the honor of
our species, that there are men in every
throb of whose hearts there is solicitu lie for
the welfare of mankind, and whose every
breath is perfumed with kindness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

s5~The Minden (La.) Herald is publish
ed on halt-sheet The editor says II nc
thought an apology was needed he would
give t,hut lie does not land therefore makes
none. He says the paper accords with the
patronage bestowed on it. 1t Is poor pay
and poor paper, and he is not going TO break
himself down soul and mind for mere ap-
pearancc sake, regardless of the pap
That's true independence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04
Coffee.

1t appears BY an article in Hunts Mer-
chants' Magazine for July that the coffee
consumed in the United States during the
year 1851 amounted to the enormous sum
of one hundred s forty-nlne million pounds.
Of this amount. 107 millions are from Bra
zil, and the balance from Cuba, St. Domia-
90 and Java. The average consumption in
1921 was II pound per head for each inhab-
liant; in 1880 it increased to three pounds,
in 1910 to So pounds and in 1850 to 81
pounds The increased consumption OF
coffee in Europe is also very great, but by
no means equal to that of the United States.
In 1850, the latter, with population OF
twcn:y-three millions, consumed in round
numbers one hundred and fnrty-nine mil
lion pounds, while Great Britain, with a
population of about thirty millions, consum-
ed only about one-third of that amount
The consequence of this gradual increase
of the trade has been attended with the u
sual consequences,v viz. a correspondent de-
crease in the price. In 1921 the average
price was twenty cents per pound, in 1891
1 was only eight cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

{as> The history of words is the history
Of trade and commerce. Your very appa-
rel is dictionary.
The 'bayonet' tells us that it was first
made at Bayonne-'cambrcs'. that they
came from Cambray,-'damask from Da-
msscus.-1arras' from city of the same
uame-'cordwine' or 'cordova' from Cordo.
va-'currants' from Corinth-the guinea
that was originally coined of gold brought
from the African coast, SO called-'cam-
let, that it was woven, at least in part, ol
camel's hair. Such has been the manutac.
turing progress that we now and then send
calicoes and musins 10 India and the east;
yet the words give standing witness that
we once imported them thence, for calico
is from Calcut, and muslin from Mossula
city in Asatic Turkey"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

*Fpm the legend of a student who returned
from the university with such stiff pair, that on
embracing his father, they cut the old gentlemans
| throat
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-04

Come to The corner Of The pngtnia Hotel,
VNyHERE the undersigned have displayed 10
w Gale MAGNIFICENT stock OF
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24
BriSlltnx M.

The Canadians do not seem disposed to take
tie approaching celebration of an American vic
tory on their borders in good part We find
the following reference to the matter in the
.loarasl " Commerce:
LUspY's LASE-The Toronto Colonist has
the following remarks upon the proposed cele
bra,iou of the anniversary of the battle of Lun-
Gy's Lane:
I'VE can tell the gentlemen they will make
s mistake Such demonstration can only be
regarded by the Canadians as Of the most i'm
padrns and insulting nature, and will do much
Ia destroy the good feeling that has lately hap
vay exi.ted. General Scott, We believe, has
been famous as au annex ltion man; but We can
assure him that he will not find his annexation
l.. schemes promoted by such display as that
which is proposed. Ii the Americans do visit
as in such a manner, zoe surely should not Ike 10
guarantee lss,~ safety, We warn them, that
sach visi! will arouse spirit which they do
not appear TO anticipate; and, it is possible,
they might have to quit l. 'ndy's Lane in very
undignitied manner, as they did once before,
notwithstanding that General Scot, and the
"old warriors" might again be with them. For
our part, We wish pence and good will, and
would prefer to receive the Americans with
kindness and hospitality, as We have done be-
fort in this city; but that is different thing to
their coming over in immense numbers to cele-
brate their victory at Lundy's Lane"
II 80 happens that the celebration is to be
held within the American territory, and not on
the battle-ground Consequently the Colonisfs
approximations and bullying are unneces .ary.-
journal of Commerce.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24
Arrival Of the United States.
Hon. B. F. BUTLER.
.TER FROM CALIFORNIA.

LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
More Gold Come--Robberies on the Isthmus-
Great Fire at Sonora, dc.
New YORK, July %.
The steamer United States has arrived from
Aspinwall. She brings 440 passengers, $3.50.
900 iE specie, and California dates OF the % III
ultmo.
The Eldorado with mails and treasure, and
400 passengers, sailed from Aspinwall on the
18th.
The Golden Gate, from San Francisco, ar
rived at Panama on the It'll, with ST. 100000 in
gold.
The Winfield Scott left San Francisco on the
26 h of June.
Edmund Green, late editor of the Herald.
died at Panama
The steamer Pampero, from San Juan, ar
rived at Aspinwall on the l4ih, and would saiI
for Orleans on the 18th. Among her passen
gers were 1t. Gov. Purdy, of California, Mai
A. H. Sibley, Col. Higgins, and R. s. Morton.
of the navy. The above party were robbed of
all their baggage, treasure and valuables while
crossing the I,thmus.
Blu mess at San Francisco was dull, but
good fall business was anticipated
The mining accounts were very favorable.
Accounts from the interior state that new
mines Of uncommon richness had been discov-
cred.
The steamers Oregon from Panama, and Pa
cihc from San Juan, had arrived at San Fran.
cisco on the 9th
The excitement relative to the Jenny Lind
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24

The San Francisco Herald says edtorially ::
ga terrible surmise has gained ground in regard
to the conhagration at Sonora, that it was the
work of evil disposed persons who purposed tax
ing possession of the vacant lots the fire would
leave, with the view of digging for gold, an opin-
ion being generally prevalent that rich placers
exist on the space the town has occupied. 1t is
to Be hoped for the honor of human nature, SO
fearful crime has not been committed. Such a
degree ofguiltness is too horrible to contemplate.
Some attempts were really made, it is said, to
jump vacant lots, but they were sterny resisted
belonging to another, under such circumstances,
would steal purse or cut throat"
public meeting was held in Sonora on the 18th
ult, at which the following among other rssolu-
tons was adopted
Resolved, That if any persons shall attemrt
to deprive those of their lots on which their con-
sumed buildings were standing, we will resist to
the last every effort Of the kind that wewil mark
every man who engages in such species of rob-
berry and plumber and as they have shown that
their hands are against every man, every mans
hand should be against them !; and we will there
fore mark them and extermnate them from our
midst-and if we find one Of them in the
vicinity, we hereby pledge ourselves that we will
execute such punishment upon him as his conducs
deserves and will never allow him to remain in
the vicinity. but forever regard him as the natural
enemy ofour just and natural rights
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24

The SLAVES OF ELrHU CREswELL.-Tnirty-
two of the slaves belonging to the succession
Of Elihu Creswell, sailed for New York on
Sunday morning in the steamship Cherokee.
The will of the deceased emancipated about
fifty, and ample provision was made for their re
moval but thrty-two of them were all who
would 60 from the Sunny South The kindness
ex ended to them by the generous people of our
bright climate was more aluring than the GER
tainty of freedom elsewhere, and they preferred
the life which experience had taught them to be
agreeable and unclouded by care, to the doubt
full happiness Of less favored regions.-N. o.
Pic. l3h.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24

theatre had nearly subsidized, an ipjanetion hav-
ing been granted restricting the authorities from
paying the purchase money.
A great fire had occurred At S%nora. by vhicI,
the city was almoat entirsly destroyed. II IL
supposed to have been the work Of an incen-
diary.
Mexican banditti infest the ella.
A serious outbreak was threatened among
the troops under Major Hintszleuann, II the
mouth Of the ella.
Advices from Oregon state that the Demo.
Gratis had carried both branches Of the territorial
leg islature.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24

We referred few days since to the accusa
ton made against the soundness Of Gen. PIERCE
on the slavery question. A similar charge hAs
been made in relation to Gen. ScoTT, on the
following high authority: A correspondent OF
the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes from Raven
ma, Ohio, on the 10th July, that the night before
"Hon. ID. X. TILDES, Freosoiler, addressed the
ScorT Club, and read letter just received from
b. F. WADE, Wing United States Senator at
Washington. in which said WADE whites:
Il have this day had conversation with
Gsperxl Scott in which he declared he w0uld
.aoaey cut of his right hand than lend IL 10 the
surpo-i II Slarery," DC.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24

From the correspondence of the San Francis
co Herald we extract the following interesting
items:
"The last advices from Camp Yuma represent
Major Heinztelman TO be in an embarrassing
and in some respects critical position. The
recruits under his command numbering come
hundred and fifty, threaten to desert in a body,
and murder all who oppose their flight. The
gallant msjor, whose determination is equal to
any emergency, has but sixty old soldiers who
can be relied upon to control the recruits. With
them he will do his best, and If the recruits at
tempt to execute their purpose, blood will be
spilled freely You are aware that cub depot
Of provisions, guarded by a sergeant's guard, is
located at Vallecito, this side of the Derert 1t
is understood that the recruits calculated upon
these provisions for subsistence in their flight
to the mi0es | am no slarmist, but do assure
YOU the position of the few officers stationed al
Camp Yuma 10 anything but q pleasant one
Aware that q mutiny is in progress around one
duty points 70 but one course, instant suppress
sion, by the exception Of the ringleaders. ! an
persuaded this course will be adopted. Thu
commanding officer lacks neither the cool deter
mination nor the good sense necessary in sucl
cases, and when the hour arrives, (Which God II
his mercy avert and prevent,) a high sense o
duty will command course of action that
however effective, will be regretted.
Commissioner Bartlett was, at Last advices
at Camp Yuma Lieut. Paige, I'd Infantry, will
q command of 81 men, had been detailed By
Major Heinztelman. to escort Mr.. Bartlett t.
the Pijm"s villages, on the Gila river-distan
from Camp Yuma 240 miles. Col. Magrude
has been ordered to strengthen the guard a
Vallecito, and has ordered to that point on
gentleman in commission and 26 privstes
the deserters attack that place, they will NEE
with warm reception, and from that point I,
az high mp the country ~ Los Angeles, the In
dams will hsrass and annoy them, and hav,
no doubt lin the event Of the recruits getting
away from Camp Yuma) that tie citizens o.
the country will turn ont en- mosse on the sidt
of order and di-cipne. The hostile Indiana OF
the Gila have succeeded in robbinR Mr.. Bartlett
Of some dozen or more Of the commission mules
The waters Of the ella are still rising Camp
Ysms 10 now approached by boats"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24

The ABDUCTION FROM CHESTER COUNTY
Elizabeth Parker, colored girl, who was alb.
Quoted from Chester county, Pa. some months
ago, and cold, under another name, in New Or
leans, has been returned to Baltimore. The
citizens of Che ter county, believing the girl to
be free, interested themselves in her behalf, en-
tered into bond of 3 500 for her return, and
conditioned for the payment Of that sum if she
did not prove to be the said Elizabeth Parker.
She is claimed as a slave named Henrietta Gro
Gus. The sister of Elizabeth is still in our jail
awaiting trial also for her freedom.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24
DEATH OF JUDGE NC KfsLRy.

despatch in our telegraphic column announce
es the death of Judge JOHN Nc kINLEY, As. oci-
ate Justice OF the Supreme Cont of the Unite
States. He was native of the state Of Virgins
was appointed from the State Of Alabama, az d
his residence was at Louisville, Kentucky where
he died. His name and reputation for legal
ability are well known to the country.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24

The RICHMOND TRAGEDY.-Mr Winston.
the only survivor of the late horrible massacre
at Richmond, Va, was slightly improving on
Tuesday night, and hopes are entertained Of his
recovery. The coroner's inquest have rendered
a verdict that Mrs. Winston and child we're muir
dered by John and lane Williams, two Of the
six slaves arrested.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24

GREAT BRIDGE AT LouIsvTLLE.-We learn
f.om the Louisville Courier that project is in
contemplation for the construction of \ marine
railroad 'cross the Ohio river at that point, to
connect Jeffersonvie and Louisville. Mr. Hop.
kns, OF New Orleans, together with other mon
Of means, are at the head of the project
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, July %, 1852

FRIDAY, July 40, 1909.
The journal of yesterday having been read
DEFENCE OF THE FRONTIER.
Mr.. BISSELL asked leave to move to take up
the bill authorsing the President TO supply citi-
zens upon the frontiers with arms. He remarked
that this subject demanded speedy action, and he
hoped no objection would be made to his motion
Objection as made.
RAILROAD GRANTS
The House then resumed the con sderation of
the bill granting the right Of way and portion
Of the public lands to the State of Michigan, to
aid IN the construction Of railroad commencing
at the village of Pontiac, in Oakland county, and
terminating on the navgable waters Of Lake
Michigan, IN Ottowa county.
Mr. STUART briefly explained the bill, and
demanded the previous question.
Mr. CABLE moved to lay the bill on the table,
which was greed to--veas rs, nays g..
Mr.. BOVINE moved to reconsider the last
vote.
Mr.. STEVENS, of Pennsylvania, moved to
lay the motion to reconsider on the table; pend
ing which
The morning hour expired.
RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.
On motion Of Mr.. SEYMOUR, of New York, the
House then went into Committee of the Whole
on the state Of the Union, (Mr. OLDs, of Ohio, in
the chair and resumed the consideration of the
river md harbor bill.
Mr.. MOLONY addressed the House at length
in favor of the bill and
Mr.. SEYMOUR, of New York, spoke in re-
ference to its constitutions lity.
Much general discussion ensued on various
amendments which were submitted to the bill
when,
Without coming to any conclusion. the COM
mittea rose.
Mr.. BlSSELL made an Intellectual attempt to
get up the bill authorisng the President to arm
the citizens on the frontier for their defence, when
The House adjourned.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24

sickness AT THE New York QUARANTINE
Within few days sev.r raj dssths have occurred
at the Quarantine Hospital, New York, frsm
di-ease malignant in ito character and closely
allied TO cholera. Physicians, however, hesitate
10 pronounce it cholera
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24

SENATE.

OENhIC II.
FRIDAY, July 20.
On motion the private calendar was postponed
for one hour.
'lating TO the establishment Of line Of steamers
between Brooklyn and Bremen.
MILITARY ACADEMY BILL.
Mr.. HUNTER, from the Committee on FL
nance, reported. with amendments, the bill max
ing appropriations for the support of the military
academy. the bill was considered, the amen'-
ments agreed to, and the bill ordered TO third
reading.
Subsequently the bill was amend ed bv adding
an appropriation of So, 900 for the per diem OF
Senator's, which item had been accidentally omit
ted from the deficiency bill in enrolling it, and
was then passed.
Resolved, That the President of the United
States be requested to communicate to the Senate,
if in his opinion not incompatible with the public
interests, all correspondence file in the execu-
tive departments with the government Of Eng
land, or its diplomatic representatives since the
convention between the United States and Great
Britain OF October Goth, 1918, touching the 6she-
rles ON the coasts OF the British possessions in
North America, and the rights Of citizens OF the
United States engaged in such fisheries as secured
by said convention.
And that the President be also requested under
like limitation to inform the Senate whethe. any
of the naval forces Of the United States have been
ordered 70 the seas adjacent to the British posses
siOns III North America to protect the rights Of
American fishermen under said convention of
1919, since the receipt of the intelligence that
large and unusual British naval force has been or
dered there to enforce certain alleged rights Of
Great Britain under said convention.
Mr.. MASON addressed the Senate at length in
support of his resolution. He was followed bv
Messrs. CAss, HAmLM, BoRLANp, BurLER.
ADAMS, SEWARD, RusK, TouceY, DAWSON, BELL,
PEARcE and PRArr. All of these gentlemen sup
ported the resolution but Messrs. ADAMS, DAw-
SON, and PEARcE opposed any comments upon
the conduct Of the administration, or upon the re-
ported state Of affairs, until further information
was received on the subject.
The resolution was then agreed to:
And the Senate adjourned till Monday.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-24

New York DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
ALBANY, July l4th.-The Democratic State
Convention will meet at Syracuse, on Septem-
Der lst TO nominate State ticket and Presi-
dental Electors,