Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-12-09
General Intelligence.

extraordinary session 10 he, the passage
of law toprohibit the farther introduc-
tion of slaves, to appoint Senator TO
Congress to fill Mr. Livingston place,
and to prepare remonstrance to be sent
on to Congress against the repeal of the
duty on sugar.
Yesterday morning mail brings US the
New Orleans Emporium of the 18th
twelve days from the Press 1t states,
that during the first six days of the ses-
sion, the Legislature had elected George
a. Wagaman a friend of Mr.. Clay, to the
.Senate(by what vote, is not mention
ed)-2nd, that they had passed the act TO
prohibit, with some exceptions, the in
PRODUCTION of slaves into Louisiana-3d,
that they had appropriated $4,000 to
arm and equip the Volunteer Militia of
the State and 18th, they had adopted a
memorial, addressing the National Lee
gislature, respecting the Lands acquired
by the inhabitants this State under the
government of France and Spain, and
which had been recently sold by our
government, as Public Lands"
The New Orleans ADVERTISER Of the
18th states, that The number of slaves
brought to this city since the 2lst Octo-
Der, the time the ordinance relative TO
the introduction of slaves was passed, up
TO yesterday noon, is 1927. Previous to
the 2lst of October, between four and
five hundred had been brought in, thus
making in all about 1900 slaves of all
descriptions and denominations"
Rich Elro,r;ror
North Carolinia. Legislature
convened on the 2lst.-In the Senate,
David F. Caldwell was elected Speaker
(for Caldwell IS, Mosely 20,) and Sam
uel T. Patterson, Principal Clerk.-In
the HI. of Commons, Charles Fisher of
Salisbury was elected Speaker, Ton the
Cd ballot, Fisher 81, Henry 81. and
Charles Manly, Clerk.
The Message of the Governor Mont
ford Stolles) urges the adoption of some
new measures in regard To tho elaves.
He saws it is needless to disguise the
act that they have become more dis
contented and ungovernable than here
tofore. He recommends arming por-
ton Of the militia.
Impeachment Of Judge HGSkeU.-The
Legislature ofTennessee have been much
engaged during the present session in
trying Judge Haskell for malfeasance in
office. BY the last accounts, the evidence
had just been got through, and it was ex-
pected, from the great interest the case
excited and the number ofcouncil cngag-
ed on both sides, that a weeks time
would be taken i'll the argument. On be-
half Of the State, the managers were
Messrs. CLAIBORNE, ,Turney, Inge, Dun
lap and Alien. Haskel's council are
Pleasant n. Miller, w. Z. Anderson,
A. Balch and Thomas i. Fletcher.
Lyncib. Fhginiaa.
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Lynchbmg and New Rirer Rail Road
1t will be perceived by notice of the
Commissioners of this place, published
in our last, that the Books will be kept
open until the 18th inst. for subscription
for Stock. We believe there are many
yet in this neighborhood, whose public
spirit will urge them on to assist in this
great and valuable work. Richmond
does not yet tire, every mail brings lib
eral addition to the subscription. The
last accounts state that the number of
shares already amounted to 2,OlS and il
wns thought that fully 5000 would be
taken.-Lynch6rg Virgiaian.
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A negro man, the property of Col. T.
nos Mckay, of Page county, was tried at
Luray on Monday last, and sentenced to
whipping and transportation, for com
hitting violentand unprovoled assault,
with intent to kill, upon Miss McDan-
icl of that neighborhood. The affair oc-
Cured at late hour OF the night as the
fellow was returning from husking, and
such was the alarm and CONSERVATION,
occasioned by the cries of the a0righted
family, that the inhabitants ofthe neigh.
borhood were quickly aroused from
their slumbers, and as the Southampton
tragedy was uppermost in the mind OF
every one, they expected to witness all
its horrors acted over again in their
peaceful valley. The citizens of Luray
remained under arms until the next
morning, when it, was ascertained that
the whole affair was confined to the soli-
tary instance Of assault above stated
Sent. Of the Valley.
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Treasury Department, Nor. 18th 1881.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has reciv-
ed one hundred and seventy five dollars
Transmitted ANONYMOUSLY through the