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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10
BUFFALO, NEW. YORK.

The commerce Of Buffalo. New.Y York
which was miserable village during
the last war, and was destroyed by the
British, is now expanding at most ra-
pid rate. There are no less than thirty
one steamboats, which sail regularly from
and to that port, arriving So times,
and departing 53 times every six days
making an average Of seventeen boats in
daily operation at the wharves. taking
in and discharging passengers, luggage,
and freight. In addition TO these, a NUN.
Der of other boats visit that port occs.
sionally. To give the reader an idea of
the immense emigration to the west by
that route. we mention that on the 23d
ult. 1000 persons left that port in steam
boats for the west.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

The National 1ntelIigeneer Of Nov.
S. remarks:-In compliance with the
resolution of the Senate, of the LIST July
last. directing that ''during the ensuing
recess of Congress, the Secretary Of the
Treasury cause to be published, at the
commencement Of each month, a state.
ment of the amount Of money in the
Treasury subject to draft. and also the
amount standing to the credit of dis
bursting officers" the Secretary has pub
lished in the official paper OF yesterday,
that the amount Of money in the Treasu-
ry on the last day of the last month, sub.
ject to draft, was 1867, sOI SO; and
the amount standing to the credit of dis
bursting officers was So. S23, llS o.
making an aggregate sum Of unexpend-
ed public money in the Treasury OIL the
3Ist of October, of 81, 440, 92O-of
which, however, $6lO, 400 should be
deducted as belonging 70 special trusts,
and not applicable to the public service,
leaving a nett sum Of SAC, $50, $40.
Should the sum to be distributed, on
the first day Of January, amongst the
States. amount. as it possibly may, to for
ty-six millions of dollars, the share of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10
WASHINGTON COLLEGE.

AT meeting OF the Trustees Of Washing
ton Co'lege, held on the 22d inst The Rev.
Mr.. Rufner, for aome time past Professor Of
Languages, was elected President of that in
siitution, vacated by the resignation Of Pre-
sident Vethske. Wo understand that the
Board adjourned 10 meet some time next
month"; at which time Professor of Maib-
emaiics will be elected.
Fbs College is now in \ more fourisbing
state than it has been for ycors, and under
the auspices Of Mr.. Rufner we hope II viii
90 on 'Prespsring and 10 prosper and take
her stand among the first literary institutions
IN our land.-But let the citizens Of West
srn Virginia bo true 10 their own interest
pstronize The College as il deserves-sBd we
viii soon be able 10 boast Of one of the most
aour;sbing institutions in the Stale.
LeZtngion Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10
MONEY MATTERS.

The pressure in the money market, in
our commercial cities. owing to the hea-
Wy drafts for specie 10 purchase western
lands. and the great quantity Of the cir
cuiating medium in the hands of the 60
vernmeut, is immense. The New York
Star thus desrribes its effects in that city:
For loan Of Sis, 900, = bonus Of
zen and half per cent. per month was
paid on short loans of day, and some-
times week, Eve dollars day are paid
on $1,000, with anquestionable security!
this is equal to 1872 per cent. per auuum.
Our most responsible brokers find it for
their account to take money, liable to be
called for at any moment. at fve pet cent.
per month. with the view Of loaning i,
at enhanced prices. Notwithstanding
these excessive rates, scarcely a com
mercial failure Of any importance has ia.
ken place"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

MAoNANIMfTt OF CATHERINE OF Rus.
sIA.-When DR.. Dimsdale inoculated
Catherine the Second for the smallpox,
that princess, who, whatever might be
the vices Of her moral character, posses
sed very large and magnanimnus mind
took precautions for securing his person
al safety ID case of het death. Find
ing herself much indisposed on a partic-
ular day, she sent for Dimsdale, whom
she had already renunerated in a man
ner becoming SO great sovereign. II
experience" said she, certain sensa-
tons which render me apprehensive 70,
my life. My subjects would. fear,
hold you accountable for any accident
that might befall me. have therefore
stationed yacht ip the Gulf of Finland,
on board Of which you will embark as
soon as | am no more; aud whose COM
mander, in consequence of my orders,
will convey you out ofall danger" This
anecdote. SO honorable to the Empress,
| beard from one of Dimsdaie's sons a.
eove forty years ago. WrqxaTs Mem
0irs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

The Great Wesiern Military Road.-It
will be recollec,ed, by our readers, that. at
the last session of Congress, the sum Of
SlOO, 900 was appropriated, for opening a
Military Road, from the ST. Peters, near tho
Fails of ST. Anthony, on the upper Missis-
sippi, along the western frontiers Of Alissoa-
ri and Arkansas, to Red river. Ia confor-
nifty with this act, Board of officers has
been appointed by the Secretary Of War,
consisting of Col. Taylor and Major Smith.
Of the U. S. Army, and Maj. MCNEIL Of the
Typographical Engineers. who were order
ed to rendezvous at ST. Louie, (whers, we
perceive by the last papers, some Of them
had arrived, to mature their plan Of opera
tions for surveying the route for the road. Il
is contemplated 1--WE understand, by gen
ileman OF the army, who has seen.ihe in.
structions TO tie Beard) to establish COR
don OF Military posts on this road, for the
more permanent and effectual protection of
the western frontier. The Board OF officers
are instructed TO have especial regard to the
law (aiso of the last session Of Congress) for
the removal Of the troops from Fort Gibson,
and for tho location Of u new post at some
more eligible point on the Arkansas river,
at or near the boundary line, agreeably TO
the provisions Of the law, and the new road
10 &c cross the Arkansas at the same point
arkansas GAG
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

directed to Fort Drane and Gray's ferry.
Luckily, the main object Of tho expedition
was efected3 junction WAS formed with
Col. Lane, who crossed the Withiacoochie al
Gsines' battle ground on the -A, three
miles above our encampment, having been
governed in his march by the sound Of our
artillery, as we fired daily signal gun.
Thus has ended for time our operations.
Many horses have been lost, and must be re-
placed. DcPois must TO established. We
have discovered the proper locations. We
have Uncovered the enemy's strong hold and
means 70 sssail il. We have found willing
and able guides In The prisoner squaws. and
derived much valuable Information from
them. They tell u there il a large peace
party in the nation, W no would have sent in
IN envoy, but from the dread that we would
shoot them. They tell us that their powder
10 nearly exhausted. and above all, that the
two head chiefs, the most wariike aud the
most hostile, next TO Powell, the one of the
M bcasukies. the other Of the Long Swamp
tribe, were killed by Major Pierce at Fort
Drahe. From tina; or some other cause.
perhaps, the detection Of the Creeks, we he
sisve that there 10 dissension amongst them,
| that their war spirit 10 broken, and that they
will be " hippcd, humbled, and perhaps ship
ped before Christmas. A high spirit prevails
| in our army, harmony between the regulars
and volunteer militia, and zeal, courage, and
srdor throughout oil.
la addition 10 the above, the Herald has
the following:
Major Pierce marched on tho 9th in the
morning at 2 o'clock, and arrived at Fort
Drane on Saturday, the 9th, with ten days
prov ision for the Tennessee brigade. Gov.
Call, marched on Monday, the 9th, for the
Whhlacoochie, taking new direction with
a view to surprise the Indians; 10 do this il
was necessary TO cut new .oad for the nrtil-
lery and wagon train, for moro than so miles,
which was performed by the battalion Of 20C
artillery under Major Pierce in days, and
although attended with very considerable Ia
tigue, on the morning Of the 18th, the adj
vancsd guard surprised and attacked larg.
party OF Indians, routing and taking IL fe
male prisoners.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

A letter 10 the Editors from gentleman
Of respectability residing in Edgar county.
llliaois. contradic,s the statement Of the
murder Of party of lndisns, eight in mum.
Der, by the inhabitants Of Paris, IN that coun-
ty, which was published in the Spectator Of
the 4th of August. on the authority Of . ST.
Louis (MissourD paper. Our correspond-
emit asserts that there have been no lLdians
in Edgar county since 1882, and he pro-
nounces the whole story sheer fabrication.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10
SPECTATOR.
>STAUNTON:,
THURSDAY, NOV. 10, 1896.
AUGUSTA ELECTION.

btThe result Of the Election in this
County has fallen lar below our just ex-
pectatious. A most unaccountable apa-
thy seems to have prevailed among the
people. The Van Buren, vote is some.
what larger than we anticipated, but our
chief disappointment arises from the su-
pineness of our friends. Augusta could
and ought to have given. atleast a thou,
sand majority for Harrison.
We have not been able to get the re.
turns in time for this paper.-The pro-
liability is, however. that not more thar
eleven or twelve hundred votes have
been polled, and that the Harrison ma
Joiity will not exceed 525.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10
COL. Ian E.

Together with other unpleasant Florida
news, received through the Charleston news-
papers, 10 that OF the death of Col. Lane. A
private letter was received in this city yes
terday, stating that he had committed sui
eide. This melancholy intelligence, in
which il was hoped there was some mistake,
10 n ow rendered certain.
Colonel Lane had been advanced by Gen
Jesup to the command of the friendly Creeks
and hundred regulars. With this body, il
seems, he gallantly made his way to the
banks Of the Wiihlachoochie, from Tampa
Bay, to cooperate with Governor Call, who
approached the river from the opposite direc-
,ion. w hen he reached tho river he found
that Governor Call had refrigerated TO Fort
Drane, 10 which place he had orders to fol-
low. He succeeded in extricating himself
from his difficult position, and about two
hours after his junction with GenI. Call, at
Fort Drane, terminated his life by falling
upon his sword.
The papers received give no light as to
the cause of THE distressing occurrence, not
even n conjecture 10 offered.
Colonel Lane WASH young man Of high at
tainments and promise-wss indeiatigab!e in
his pursuits, and full Of mental and personal
energy. He had the entire confidence Of his
commander, General Jesup, who entrusted
him with the delicate and highly responsible
separate command which he led into Florida
This dreadful termination Of his career is
still q heavie: blow TO his unhappy father,
the Hon. Amos Lane, who had received in
telligence OF the death of an accomplished
daughter just before tho close OF the last SEES
sion OF Congress. - Globs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

The history of Jesse Bled.oe, who recent.
ly died at Nscogdpches. in Tcxas, presents d
striking example Of fallen greatness. He
began Ills career as a lawyer and statesman
in Lexington, KY, where he was the chief
and formidable rival oi Clay. He WINS at
different Periods member OF the State Leg
islalure, aud Senator In Congress, Lav*
Professor of TransyIvsnia University, and
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of X en-
lucky. No man stood higher in the State as
a poIiiician and jurist than he did and mono
except Clay ever welded with such entire
mastery and control the judgments and feel.
ings of his auditors when speaking. Yet,
with all his greatness, the spirit Of intoxica-
ton seized upon him, and dragged him from
the height whxreon his genius placed him.
dried up his understanding. and made him a
miserable ouicast and wanderer.
Nstn Orleans Bulletin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

A young Student al Law was fined fifteen
dollars for disorderly conduct in the Bedford
street Church. The penalty was not severe
enough. for there can bs no excuse offered
for this violation ef the ssnciity Of house Of
God hy ono whose profession gives US war.
rant Of liberal education. These cases afS
becoming too frequent, and amongst thoss
from hom il ought least to he expected.
Nothing stamps more strongly the moral tur.
pituds Of an individual ,hsh these open vios
lations at decency, and tho disgusting col.
lousness display Ell towards the rslig ious feel
ings Of community IN. York Paper,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.
Harrison. Fan Blu, en-.
PENNSYL pANI.aLWELL DONE!

PENNSYLt WE'LL DONE!
In Philadelphia City the Harrison
ticket has prevailed by majority of
270S.-In October, the majority was
2245.
The returns from the County of
Philadelphia have not been received.
Reports state that the Van Buren, tick
ct, as far as heard, was 1858 ahead.
The U. S. Gazette says it is probable
the Harrison ticket will go out of the
city and county with a majority OF
nearly 14OO.-[We just learn from a
stage-passenger the maj. is 1900.
In Lancaster City and County,
Harrison majority 21S2.-In October
it was 1850.
In Adams county, Harrison MAORI
ty 372;-there, in October, the Harri-
son ticket was defeated.
Somerset county, Harrison MAORI
ty 1900.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

The following extraordinary performances
OF locomotive engine, made for the Penn
sylvania Railroad, is related in the Philadel-
phia National Gazette. This is the second
engine from the factory of the same ingeni-
Gus aud scientific maker, and forms a new
and highly honorable evidence o: the sk i'll OF
American mechanics.-BaH finer.
Inclined Pianes.-The new locomotive
steam engine, Washington County Far.
mer," built for the Common eal,h Of Penn
sylvania by MIR. Norris, OF this city, was
placed on the Columbia railroad ON Tuesday
afternoon.
The power OF the engine was then tested
in ascending the Inclined Plane, which was
performed To the complete satisfaction Of nu
meIous scientific gentlemen, inv tied express.
ly for the occasion.
The plane is 2, 300 feet long, ascent in tina,
distance 1876 feet, equal 10 500 feet 10 the
mile, or loot rise in 143 TO- Weigh, of
engine IL, ITO lbs. with wafer included.
Load drawn up 30. lie lbs, including tender
with fuel "nd water, two large passenger
cars, with 80 passengers. Time Of running,
min. 10 sec. Pressure in the boiler under
70 lbs.
In descending the plane, the engineer re-
peatediy came TO dead stand from great
speed, and for some minutes played up and
down the grade, thus proving most saiisfac-
toriiy the immense power of the engine, and
the perfect safety in its performance. The
engine IS masterpiece Of machinery, and OF
beautiful exterior.
The result here obtained has never been
equalled by the best engines IN this couatry
or Europe, excepting only similar perform
ances OF the " George Washington" az en-
CINE by the same maker.
The advantage Of this great improvement
IN locomotive engines is self evident; rails
reads can be constructed st much ies, cos,
than heretofore, now that engines can be pro.
cured Got the usual weighO TO perform on
grades Of 70 or even 100 feet rise in the mile
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

HUGE CATTLE IN CLAREnorr, N. II.
There 10 COW at Clsremont, N. Hsmp.
shire, weighing 1890 lbs, having gained.
says the Eagle, over $50 lbs. since March
She rs a perfect Lambert in tho bsrnysfa.
nearly as unwjeldy as on elephsnt She ives
raised IN oxford. There 10 sIso . steer in
me same iown owned by Isaac Hubbard, esq
weighing $500 lbs. We wonder where The
S = farmers find 50 much pss!ursge in
". England es 10 make such csitle
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

In passing along Pearl street, and its
crowded lots of merchandise, vie no.
tieed yesterday row OF boxes in front
OF Disosway and Brothers. marked L:be..
ria. Western Africa. We are informed
that this trade is becoming SO important
as to make IT necessary for the mers
chants 10 the colony to visit this country
regularly for their supplies. Tbe gen.
tlemen just referred to received not long
.ince lot Of Canwood from firm at
M onrovis, whica sold in this market for
seven thousand FIVE hundred dollars
With the proceeds, the parties purcbas.
ed vessel, which was filed with are,
turn cargo.-N. Y. Com. Adp.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10
From III. Grand Gulf .asive, ti,tr of Oct Z

From hs Grand Gulf 6due, tiser Of Oct 6.
EDIToRs LOOK oUr...A duel was ioixlti
IN Louisiana, opls'siie this town, ON We'd.
Howard, Esq. editor of the Mississippian :.
aud }. &. A. Bouchclle, Esq. editor OF tho
State Rights Banner, growing out Of SONS
editorial personalities INDUCED in by both
parties. Col. Fall, Mr.. Price and Howard,
acting rs the seconds and frisnds-of ". f..
Howa,d-snd Mai. Coffee, A. r. Johnson ,
and Menefee, as the seconds and friends Of
MIR. Bouchelie.-Ths parties stood al dis
lance Of ten yards. The first fire Of both
proved harmless-but ON tho second shot.
MIR. Howard wounded his antagonist, his
ball striking The right, and passing through
into the lett thigh The wound is NO, re :
garded rs dangerous; and Mr.. Bsuchelis,
will in all probability, DO able to be on his
feet in eight or ten days. '.
Both gentlemen acted with coolness, de-
liberation and bravery becoming better
canse-as was undoubtedly admitted by sil
who witnessed the unpleasant scene.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

MExIco.-There are now 5000 troops in
the city OF Mexico ordered to rendezvous Of
San Louis de whither The 1900 tyeon,
remaining out of the 1000 at Metaroorss are
also ordered. These latter ere in . upisera.
ole condition and almost mutinous from
want Of pay, and the incursions and plunder
ut the Csmsncbe Indians. There are 400
men also at Tsmpico. These are expected
70 enter 'Fexas late in November next. TIE
mex'can government has prohibited sry A
rneric'h armed vessel from entering Tsmpi-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10
Hovyid Mayder.--Mr. FR.xus u

Horyid Mndcr.--Mr. FRANCIS De.
WIRE, in the neighhorhood of Spring
Creek Westinghouse, Rockingham
county, was murdered on Monday night
last, (as 10 supposed by one Of his own
slaves. He had ten wounds inflicted on
his head with a tom-axe, seven Of which
were in the face. The negro has been
committed 10 the Jail Of Rockingham.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

An officer Of Gen. Calls army who
passed through Washington, Or Tues
day, on his way to Philadelphia. for the
purpose Of obtaining supplies for the
Florida army. of which it was nearly
destitute, stated that. amongst the other
untoward circumstances attending Ge-
neral Calls advance to the wythiecoo-
chez, was the loss OF six hundred horses.
Baltimore American,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

Further Particulars Of ths Roll Rood .Ae.
cident on the baltimore rood.-John Ysrby.
Esq. Of Fauquier, Va. received severe cut
on the head; the lady OF The cashier oi the
franklin Bank, Baltimore, was considsra-
lily bruised. Mrs. Dandridge, of Jefferson
county, Va. was cut on the chin. j. Greg
DRY, Esq Of uxhridge, Mass. who wse &C.
company" ing bis daughter 10 Virginia had bis
arm broken, and otherwise 30, ereIy injured
"a number "i others were slightly bruised:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

The Providence Journal says that
three months since there were engaged
in the whale fishery of the United States
$50 ships, which cost with outfits twelve
million dollars. The cargoes were worth
twenty millions. and the number Of sea-
men employed 10000.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

The Hon. SAMUEL PREsr1ss. the.
present Senator in Congress from Yer
mont, has been reelected by the Leeis-
lsture Of the State, for the six years from,
the ID Of March next. wliea his present
term will expire.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

The citizens OF Charleston, S. O., hsvs
shown noble spirit in relation 10 the Rail
Road irsm that city to Ohio. One million
and half Of Dollars arc already subscribed
ny them. II 10 heIieve ed the amount " i'll he
sweiled TO TWO MILLIONS II the sub
seriptions elssw here bear any proportion 10
this, the requisite sum will soon be secured
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10
FATAL OccURRENcE.-The following is
a postscript 10 a letter 10 the editor Of the
Lexington (ky.) Intelligencer, dated
LoUIsvILLE, (Ky.) Oct


"This morning aiter breakfast, man by
the name OF. jones, halter, sent 10 the store
In which Mr.. Chas. Harper is engaged, and
requested Mr.. Harper to cnme over TO his
shop (opi"site.) Mr.. Harper went in, and
AZ soon as he entered the housc, Jones lock
ed the door on him, and said he wished 10
settle that difficulty, and pulled out pistol
to shoot him. Mr.. Harper knocked il out
OF his hand-it went off in the scuffls with
out damage. MIR. Harper then retrented to
the back door and found that was also lock ed.
Jones pursued him with another drawn pis-
tol. MIR. Harper perceiving which, drew
one also, and shot Jones in the head BLOWN ~
out some of his brains: yet he is still living
although il is believed he must die TO night"
In addition TO the above, we learn, that the
circumstances Of this event were such, as en-
tirely 10 acquit MIR. Harper OF all blame in
the estimation of the public.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-10

The n. York Commercial Advertiser
states that within the last six or eight
weeks upwards Of three millions Of dol.
iars have been paid by the Banks I'M
wan street upon Treasury drafts alone.