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The following candid and sensible re-
marks are from the New York American,
and, in our opinion, places the subject in its
proper light:
BRrBEs TO THE PEopLE.-It is certainly
not little edifyng to hear the jeremiads
uttered by the pure democrats-particu.
larly where both their purity and their de
mocracy have been exalted by connection
with pet bank-as to the corrupting ten.
dency Of the bill to deposite among the
States, the surplus revenue. 1t is "brlbing
the people" say these special friends oflhe
people; it will "turn Congress and the
State Legislatures into gambling arenas,
where each will vie with the other in
scrambllng for The rich spols ofthe surplus"
say the organs Of that party which, about
election time. is so full Of confidence in the
purity Of least its own party repre-
sen.atives, and which resents so warmly
the slightest imputalon upon their wisdom
| or integrity.
Now what are the simple facts of the
case? BY reason of an extraordinary and
wholly unanticipated impulse given both to
commerce. and the sale OF our public lands
an enormous surplus has accrued. Ger
lainy the duties upon imports were not
adjusted by the compromise act, with a
view to raise this surplus-nor were the
prices Of the public lands fixed with any re.
ference to such result. There was,
therefore, no design nor continuance to
bring about state of things. by which q
large fund should be raised through the
federal government, to be afterwards dis
tributed among the States.-Neverthel less
such fund has accumulated, and thus
without any arrangement, or legsla
tion intended to produce the necessity w
are compelled to adopt some plan of dlspos
ing of the fund.
Under these circumstances the first ques
ton is, whose money is this? Not the
governments, but the peoples. Who theI
sho uld have the use of it, the creatures O
The Treasury-the pet banks, and pet par
lizans-or those who, having contributed
: it, ask, when it is found not to be needed
Tor purposes ofthe nation, to have il bacl
ill 1t is SO needed?
Here is the whole question in a nutshell
and If there be those who can hesitate q
TO the manner in which it should be an
swercd, or who really deem it bribe L
: give to the people their own, they must
as it seems TO US, look at the subjec
through very distorted medium.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15

Interesting Arrival The barque De.
tro,t few days ago arrived in the harbor
of Buffalo, being now fitted up as trader
on the Lakes. She is about 300 tons bur-
then. and attached to the Eagle Line
This vessel was the flag ship in the
battle of Lake Erie, where The bravery OF
Perry and his companions triumphed. AZ
the time of the engagement, Commodore
Barcley commanded this vessel. He was
an officer of the Nelson school. and under
that great Captain lost an arm in the battle
of the Nile; and his remaining one wee
shot off on board the Detroit. The CON.
panion way door on which he was borne
after the accident is still retained. The
Detroit was sunk, and after being FL years
under water, is again raised to plough those
pillows which have so long and ceaselessly
rolled over her. There are many relics Of
the engagement preserved on board Of her.
particularly 80 pound shot in one Of the
beams on the starboard side, which must
have come through the larboard bow, that
being the side exposed to our guns.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15

STEAMBOAT AcCIDENr.-The Steam.
boat North America, on her way to New,
York, on Saturday, in turning a narrow
pass in the Highlands, came suddenly in
contact with the Soop Revenue, Capt.
Akin, Of Coeymans, deeply laden with
brick. The engine was lmme diately stop.
ped, but in spite Of every effort to clear the
sloop, her boom passed through the wheel
house into the starboard boiler, above the
fues, and caused an explosion which crea-
ted great alarm and confusion. A colored
man on board the sloop named John Free
denburgh, jumped overheard, and was
drowned. Henry Null, the sloop's pilot,
was scalded, though not seriously. On
BOARD the North America no person was
injured.
The sloop had been At anchor close il
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shore, under the shade of the Highlands,
and was getting under way. She had tax.
en- down her light and was making sail: It
was one Of those unavoidable accidents
which do sometimes occur, where neither
party are to blame. Capt. LATHRop sent
his small boat Immediately 10 the relief OF
the soop. The scoIded man was taken
on board the North America, and every
possible attention was paid TO him. He
was sent home to Coeymans in the Albany.
Capt. LArARop sent one of his his hands
on board he sloop to assist in taking her
to New York.
The North America proceeded to New
York and returned to Albany with one
b, !er, and will repair without loosIng her
regular trips. -Aibany Eve. Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15

DAVID CRocETT There has many sto
rles been published in relation to the death
Of This singularly brave man, and they have
all been founded upon uncertainties. but
the following extract Of letter published
in the N. Y. Courier g. Enquirer, seems to
settle The question TO a certainty.
"Well then will begin with he fall of
the Alamo. Its fall and The MASSACRE. mu~t
be fresh IN the memory of every An r,csn.
But will relate one Circumstance. detail. d
by an eye ,oitness, not before koown, tina,
will at once establish (if not before cs,ab
iished the blood thirsty cruelty of he ry
rant, Santa Ana. After the Mnx,cans had
got possession of the Aamo, the fighting
had ceased, and It was clear day light, sir
Americans were discovered near The wa
vet unconquercd, and who were instantly
surrounded and ordered by Gen. CAsrRIL-
LON to surrender, and who did so under
promise of his protection, finding resistance
any longer in vain--indeed, perfect mad
ness. Castrillon was brave and not cruel,
and disposed TO save them. He marched
them up to that part OF the fort where stood
"his Excelency," surrounded by his muir.
derous crew, his sycophantlc omcers. la.
vIp CROCKETT was one of the six. The
steady fearless step and undaunted tread,
together with the bold demeanor of this
hardy veleran--"his frmness and noble
bearing" TO give the words Of the narrator,
! "had a most powerful effect on himself
and Castrillon.' Nothing daunted. he
marched up cool!y in front OF Santa Ana,
looked him steadfastiy in the face, while
Castrllon addressed his Excellency-"Sir,
here are sir prisoners have taken alive;
how shall | dispose Of them' Santa Ana
looked at Castrilon fiercely flew into most
violent rage and replied, "Have not told
you before how to dispose ofthem3 Why do
you bring them to me ?" At the same time
his brave officers drew aid plunged their
swords into the bosoms Of their defenceless
prisoners !! So anxious and intent were
these bloodlhirsty towards 10 crafty the
malgnity of this inveterate tyran,, tina,
Castrilon barely escaped being run through
in the scuffle, himself Castrilon rushed
from the scene apparently horror struck
sought his quarters and did not leave them
for some days, and hardly ever spoke le
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15

The French frgate L'Arthemise 10 now
anchored in the North river, having arrived
here few days since from Martinique with
dispatches from Admiral Mackau, Govern.
er of the French West India Isla nds for the
French Consul General here. She is COM
manded by the Chevalier De La Place, ad-
van,ageously known by his history of the
voyage round the world, made for scientific
purposes, by tho French frigate La Favor.
lite.
On Saturday. The Mayor of the city and
General Morton dined on board L'Arthe-
mise, by invitation from her comma der.
aud were received on board with a salute
from her guns. Another salute was fred
by the frlga;e yesterday, when she was
visited by the French Consul General
N. Y paper.
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Santa Ana after. This was the fate Of
poor Crockett and in which there can be
no mistake. Who the five others were, !
have not been able TO learn. Three other
wounded prisoners were discovered and
brought before "his Excelency," and were
ordered instantly to be shot. There are
certain reasons why the name of the nara.
tor of these events should not be made
known. will only repeat that he was an
enc tDifness,
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TAXING THE BULL BY THE HoRxs.-
The Chicago American mentions town
not yet mandolin that vicinity, which 10
coming into existence Oh an entirely new
principle. A covenent is to be inserted in
all the deeds Of The land that ardent spirits
shall hot be manufactured or sold on any lot
int the town. The Chicago paper,lhus COM
ments on the subject. VIVA, will be the
effect of this provision? 1t may create
enemies, but will it no. on the other hand
enlist large number Of friendsl In the
west it is certainly an experiment, and
whatever may be the result. we wish il may
be faithfully tried. Asa matter of policy-of
sober calculating policy. aside from any in.
cidenlal advantages 1t may bring Ia tho
great cause ni tcmpetancs. perhaps This ia
the best arrangement, tina, the proprietor,
could possibly have mad for rbo Ultimate
advancement Of their town II 1t should
have The effect 10 b lng 10 ,n. mace n 50.
Der temperate population, (nnd probably
none but the temperate would car. sb>ut
cnmIng.i this town. with It's natural advsn.
,ages, m''s', in he expressive languag. OF
our country, go ahead"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15

One Of the McGrews, who lately escaped
from the prison at Mobile where they were
confined for an atrocious murd,r, has been
recaptured and again confined in gaol.-
This fellow appeared at the head Of a gang
of negroes on the banks Of the Tombigbee,
and peremptorily demanded to be taken on
board boat descending the river. He was
recognized and admitted, and thinking him.
self secure. he dismissed all his followers
but one. He was then overpowered, made
secure, and delivered over to the authori-
ties of Mobile. The other brother il still
at large, though reward Of $1,000 is offer.
ed for his apprehension.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15

Very large DIVIDEND The Maryland In
surance Company have recently made the
extraordinary dividend of one hundred dol
LIrs on each share Of stock. The dvi dend
is payable on and after the 22d inst. This
Company is said to be unusually prosperous
in all respects, but it is enabled 10 make
the present extra dividend, from it's large
receipts under the French decentralization.
which our government is now paying to
the claimants.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15

GTCoRREcTIoN.- our report Of the
proceedings of the Van Buren, State Cen.
vention, an erro! was committed in attribu.
ting certain remarks to Mr.. Beardsly of ST.
Adams. Mr.. Beardsly Of Franklin was the
gentleman intended. We request those
Editors who may have copied our report,
promptly to notice this correction.-State
Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15
Under the act Of Congress re- rganizing

Under the act Of Congress re- organizing
the Post Office, all Deputy Postmasters
whose Condiments exceeded a certain a
mount, are to be appointed with the advice
and consent of the Senate, At the close
of the session the old officers Except one)
were all nominated to the Senate for re-
appointment, and their appointments were
confirmed. The exception was IN the case
ofthe New York Post Office, to which
JONATHAN J. CopDINGToN was apponte d
10 superceds the gentleman who had held
the office for number Of years past
Nat. Intel
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15
From The Louisiana Advertiser, June 20.
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.

By the arrival of the schr Halcyon. last
evening, from Matamoras, we learn that the
Mexican Government have declared all the
concessions of Santa Ana as well as bis
treaties, Of no effect and are determined
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15

BELLOWS FALLS. Vt-The Vernon,
Chr" ncie saws 'ha' factory Of 1000 spin.
dies aud 800 looms Is g ing up al this beau
utuI village. Til" water pnwer here, com.
mandng the en,lr" body of HI Connecticut
at that place has been purchased by a Bos.
ton company. The water power for the a.
bov- mentioned factory was IS cents psr
spindle, with a small annual consideration
10 the Canal Company in addition. Al
Lowell it Is understood that the water
power is held at Sc per spindle.
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A Poser. We should like to 6

A Poser. We should like to see
the following questions answered by some
one of our democratic" editors.
Enigma-What great thing has Martin
Van Buren, ever done for the South p
.Natchez Courier.
This is considerable of an enigma, to be
sure 4; but we can match it we guess
What thing, great or small, has Martin
Van Buren, ever done for the North p
Buffalo Journal.
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Honor to the memory Of Fuiton.-Ths
merchants of New Orleans have resolved
to erect statue of Robert Fulton in the
great hall Of the Merchants Exchange in
that city, and have appointed committee
to carry the resolution into effect.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15

The celebrated Dr.. .4ntomachi, physician
to Napoleon, during his exile at 81 Helena,
is now in Mexico for the purpose Of analys.
ing certain Mineral Waters. Dr.. Antoma.
chi landed, we recollect sometime since. a,
New Orleans, where he was received with
great consideration--since which we have
not heard from him until we saw the pres
ent announcement, Of HE visi, 10 MEXICO.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15

A new power press has been invented BY
DR.. Grenville, Of Cambridgeport, which
he calls a combined Cam apparatus. A
boy can work it: Its cost is one third less
than any other power. 1t takes its own
paper on and off, and its speed Of working
is very great.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-15

We perceive the Loco Focos in New
York, have been addressing some questions
to Col. Johnson, who is now in that city e.
We wish they would inquire of him, why
be is opposed to religious and moral reform
in the army, and whether he thinks that
our soldiers have no souls to be saved or
worth saving ?-.Atbany Daily .Adv,
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1NpIANA,-In reviewing the Presidential
prospects some weeks ago, it was conceded
that shade of doubt rested upon Indiana.
Assurances that may be relied on, have
been given to me that Indiana will certain
" give her vote to Gen. Harrison. The
Van Burenites ofthat state, like their bre'h.
rem of Ohio, are beginning to come to their
senses and abate their confidence. Let
not the friends of the country remit their
exertions on that account. Labor is tho
condition upon which man acquires aud
preserves every blessing. Cincinnati Ga<.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-08
TRUST SALE.

By virtue of deed Of trust executed
to me on the 10th day of July last, by
Joseph II. Beatty and OF record in thu.
Clerks Office of the Corporation Court
of S,aunton, | will offer for sale, at pub
lie auction, for cash, on Saturday the
10th of September next, at the Auction
Room Of Warner and Cease, in the town
OF Stannton, the following property, viz:
Two Beds, Bedsteads g. Fur
niture, 3 Bedsteads. 4 Bureaus, China
Press, , Pots, Ovens, | Baker, :. sets
Knives and Forks, ! dozen Plates, set
China. (35 pieces) . Tables, Cup
board, pair of Andirons, | pair Shovel
and Tongs, | brindle Cow with white.
face, Hogs, , sets Blacksmith EooiA,
IL Crooks, , pair Blacksmith's Bellows,
and | Rife Gun.
l H1ll sell and transfer only ihe,il 10
the foregoing property vested In me s7s
the said deed OF truoI.
WALTER Fl. TAPP, Trustee.
August %, 1876.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-08
E0U BIEG SALE
AT BUCKEYE,

The subscriber will offer at public
sale, on "Wednesday the 2Sth of Septem-
Der next, at his residence six miles west
of Stauuton, the following personal pro-
perty, to wit:
Six head of Horses, 20 head
of Cattle, 20 head of Sheep, 30
head of Hogs, a large ROAD Wag-
on, a very fine Carriage, and a
variety OF Household & Kitchen
Furniture, consisting of Side
boards, Bureaus, Tables, Bed
steads, Feather Beds and Fur
nlture, Chair, Glass. China and
Liverpool Ware Of the first quail
lty, &c. &c.-Also, Wheat, Rye
and Corn,
GeTerms made known on the day OF
sale. Sale 10 commence at 10 o'clock.
JOSEPH POINTS, JI.
August %, 1886.
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WESETE SULPHUR
A q r. ~ Il

TIE subscriber respectfully informs
the public that his House is now pre-
pared for the reception of Boarders, &c.
The improvements have been recently
erected on the White Sulphur Tract,
between two and three hundred yards
from that place, The House is large
and commodious. having in it twenty
eight rooms; and the Stable, which is
equal to any i'll Virginia, has sixty five
stalls. His Table shall be furnished
with the best productions of the country,
and, in short, every thing shall be pro =.
vided for man and horse that the coun-
try can afford. Being contiguous TO the
Springs, it is more convenient for those
who wish TO use the White Sulphur wa
ter, than any house in the neighborhood.
His long experience in the business, and
well known disposition to please, he
hopes will ensure him a full share Of
public patronage. To those who are
unacquainted with him, he will merely
add, call and see
WILLIAM MASTIN.
White Sulphur, Greenbrer Co. Va. }
August %, lS36.-3t {
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Noted stations.

WASHINGTON. This distinguish
ed race horse, and getter of racers, will
make fall season in Staunton. He is
now at his stand, and will serve mares
at the reduced price of 81 the leap, to
be paid at the time of service-$I5 the
season-and 800 to ensure with 80 cts.
to the groom. Parting with the mare
forfeits the insurance.
MATCHE EN-. bred by Mr.. J. Ran
polph of Roanoke, at the same stable ;
will serve mares at So the season, cash
and $40 TO ensure; p cents to the groom.
The insurance as above.
SIMON PURE, celebrated for his
fine colts in Cumberland, Buckingham.
Nelson and Amherst, also bred by Mr..
j. Randolph, will stand four DAYS in
every nine, alternately, at Mr. Samuel
Wilson's, near Brownsburg, and at MIR.
Samuel Lightner's, near GreenviIle, un.
til the first day of November, and will
be let to mares at the low price of SIS
the leap, 81 the season, and SIS to en-
sure, as above % cents to the groom.
PEDIGREES.
WAsHINGToN by old TimoIeon, the
best soR OF old Si- Archy, dam old Ari-
adne Ia noted race mare at all distan-
cess &c. &c. &c.-MArcHEM, by Mr..
}: RandolPh's Janus, he by old Sir Ar
chy, dam Amey Robrart, out of (im-
ported Lady Bunbury, Or. &c.-S1-
MON PURE, (also bred by Mr.. ]. Ran
dolph,) by old Sir Archy, dam imported
PhiladelPhia.-See Turf Register, Ed
gar Book and MasoD's late Farrier, for
the entire blood of the three.
August 20, IS36.-3t#
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E'egEesegbEe EISa'ass
+ . Il. S A l. E

The Farm belonging to the heirs of
MATHEW BLAIR, deceased, is offered
for sale privately. This Farm lies in
Augusta county, about eight miles from
Stanton, on the road leading to Harri.
sonburg via Miller's Iron Works, and
contains about BOO .gCrcs, every a.
ere of which is arabic, and lies well for
cultivation: about one>half cleared and
IN fine order; the other heavily tim
bered land. There is a suiliciency of
meadow land OH it for farm of the size,
and several never failing springs, SO sit
uated rs TO afford water in nearly every
field. The improvements are tolerable.
The neighborhood around it is healthy
and agreeable.
AS it is presumed that any one dis
posed to purchase will view it and Judge
for himself, further description is
deemed unnecessary but will Just add
that taking into view every advantage
this Farm possesses, it is seldom that its
equal is in this delightful county, offer
ed for sale.
The land will be shown to any one
DESTROYS OF viewing it, by DR.. Wm. r..
BLAIR, whose residence is adjoining, or
by MATHEW BLAIR, of Stanton, by
whom the terms WIN DO made known
Possession will be given Immediate,
II. r. BLAIR,
Err Of NJ Blair, decd.
August 4, IS36-tf
tFS~Rockingham Reg. insert 81.
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EHAEsDWA ARE.

THOMAS g. co. Oate THoMAs g.
GEORGE continue the importation of
Hard'care, Brass-,core, Cutlery
and Saddlery,
III all their varieties, at the old stand
!96 Baltimore street, Baltimore. They
have also on hand general assortn,en Mt
OF American manufactured articles in the
Hardware line.
by the late arrivals from Liverpool
they have received an extensive and
well selected stock of fresh Goods. whioh
renders their assortment complete.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-08
Valuable Property
+ O II S ALE.

The subscriber is DESTROYS of selling
the large BRICK HOUSE in
ffaaMISt which he resides. This proper
HlAA ty is situated between the Store
houses lately occupied by John C.. Sow
ers and Jos. Cowan, and is about the
centre of the town, and has back
yard, and all the necessary buildings in
good repair. 1t would be an excellent
situation for merchant or professional
man.
The terms will be moderate, and NAV
be ascertained by applying TO me-
MICHAEL QUINLAND.
July %, 1886.