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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

Atabanra.-The report recently made
by the committee of the citizens Of Mo-
bile, appointed at their meeting held on
the subject of the existing pecuniary
pressure, states among other things, that
so large has been the return Of slave la
bour, that the purchases by Alabama Of
that species ofpropetty from other States.
since 1888, have amounted to about $IO,-
100000, annually, while the amount Of
exports has not exceeded $4,000 900
annually.
The estimate of the Indebtedness of
the State cannot be arrived at; but the
committee suppose the next cotton crop
will comparatively free it of embarrass.
ments, taking it for granted that the en-
gagements of all kinds will be greatly
decreased the present year.-The increase
Of the productive capital of the State, in
the last four years, is estimated at $780,
000, 600.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

@tA most distressing accident occur
red on the farm OF Maj. Moses McCue.
in this county. on Friday last. Mr..
CHARLES STEELE. ayoung gentleman
about IL years OF age, son of the late
Capt. Samuel Steele, was thrown from
his horse, and SO much injured that he
died in few hours. We understand
that he and two other gentlemen were
riding through the farm, and that in
crossing fence the horse Of one of the
company got away. Mr.. Steele and the
other gentleman pursued it on horseback.
In the pursuit, almost at full speed, Mr..
Steele's horse stumbled, threw him over
its head, aud afterwards rolled over up
on him. The deceased is spoken OF by
his acquain:ances as a most amiable and
promising young man. and his untimely
death is sincerely regretted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

The RICH AND PooR.-We trust, says
the New York Courier. the labouring
classes will derive from the present state
Of things an instructive lesson, which
though severe, will be useful. They
have been taught to believe that the in-
te!ests OF the rich men and mercantile
class were adverse to theirs; they will
now find that they are inseparably con-
nected, and that " hen the former suffer,
they feel it in still stronger degree.
They have been taught that the use of
credit was detrimental to them, they
will now find it is the, poor mans bless.
ing. They have been taught that bank
notes are worthless rags. they will now
find that they ensblcd them 10 procure
the necessaries OF life. whilst with Cen
eral Jacksons policy, they endure pow
erty and want. They will find that the
senseless cry of Bank Aristocracy, in
which they have been Induced 20 join.
means nothing. and that the specious
demagogues who raised it, had in view
their own personal advancement. at the
expense Of the happiness the labouring
man. Ii the present times do but open
the eyes Of all to the utter fa!lacy of the
pretexts under which the reigniDg party
have obtained the support of The people.
they will at least be attended with enc
benefit.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

COURAGE UPON OUTRAGE. "a hui
initiating scene, in all its lights, recently
occurred in Memphis, Tennessee. A
woman OF i'll fame in that place, follow.
ed highly respectable widow lady with
cowhide, through the street, with the
avowed intention of using it on the lat.
ter, whose offence consisted in having
expressed the opinion that the virago
had harbored one Of her servants. Had
not the lady taken refuge in shop, from
her Persuer, the fell purpose Of the latter
might have been accomplished Such
an attempt necessarily produced great
excitement, and as is but too common in
these ATTITUDES and latter days, the peo-
pie were impatient of the slow process
OF the law, and took the affair in their
own hands.--ID the evening, as we learn
from the Memphis Gazette, "a crowd Of
respectable gentlemen" repaired to the
house OF the culprit, which was "razed
to the ground. p During the attack, a
gun was fired from the house, which Sc
verely wounded one Of the assailants
When this circumstance became gener-
ally known next morning, it produced
still greater excitement against the often
dsrs. A public meeting was held and
resolution was adopted for placing the
obOoxioBs individuals in a boat without
an oar. and set them adrift in the middle
OF the Mississippi. The meeting then
constituted itself Ia committee for carrying
this resolutions into effect, which il did
according to the letter.-Thus was one
deep wrong, by an outcast of society, fol-
lowed by the commission of another
wrong. When again shall we cease to
hear of these outrages, and summary
Punishments, and live once more under
the reign Of the laws p Baltimore Pat
riot,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04
IMPORTANT FROM ENGLAND.
New YoRK, April "a.

New York. April "a.
The packet ship George Washington
Capt, Britton, arrived below this morn
ing from Liverpool, W hence she sailed on
the Gath of March. We have not vet
received or papers. but are indebted to
the politeness of Messrs. GrinneIl, Min
turn 81. Co. for several letters, and a CO.
Ply Of the London Morning Chronicle of
March %.
The American merchants have Joined
in bond to the Bank OF England, where
by they have ATTAINED the requisite relief
tor the present emergency.
An agent OF the Bank Of the United
States was in London, and was actively
engaged in facilitating the arrangements
on foot. II will be seen that the Bank
ofthe United States is authorized to drs W
Immediately tor g2,000.00O.
1t is understood that the George Wash
ington brings back protested bills only to
the amount of about g30, 600.
The British forces under Gen. Evans.
On tae" iosh,- 'Luo" oeeir eompeneo % re-
treat to st. Sebastian. with loss of a.
bout 1000 killed and wounded, as admit
ted by Gen Evans, in lis despatch. Gen.
Evans had advanced to Hermann. and
was preparing to assault that place, when
the Carlists attacked him.
The blame is thrown upon the Span
ish troops, acting in concert with the
British. and still more upon Espartero,
who allowed large body of Cariists to
gain Hermann, and reinforce the garrison.
The Cariists were much elated by their
success. Their loss in the engagement
was also very severe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

JACKSON MEASURES OF RELIEF.-
The Boston Morning Post and the Wash
ington Globe-The concocted wisdom Of
these two enlighteners Of politics and finance
are put forth in an article on the Times, pub
lished in the former, and transferred TO The
columns OF the latter, in which, after various
measures OF reirenchment and reform in ex>
pendiiures are pointed out, we come 10 the
following, as regards The staff Of lie. Speak
ing of four-"We know family that Tor
merly used barrel in six weeks, that have
made the Same quantity las, eight weeks
since the high price Of that article" We
must deny ourselves The usual food dimin-
ish what we ca, one-lhird give up a meal a
day-but find no fault with the Administers
ton. We shall next have the Curfew Bel!
directing US TO put out our fires, and go to bed
by order OF Governmeni.-N T. BIER. Adv
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

"OyER TRADINo"-"OvER DRAWING"
lover DANKlNo."-General Jackson,
the ex-presideDt, has been doing bust
ness on borrowed capital" since he got
back to Tennessee, and we hear that
draft for Sc, 900, drawn by him, has been
protested in this city. The old gentle
man. probably, has been over drawing,
founding his draft upon basis of Is
cents pound for cotton, where it is sci.
ling for only about 8 cents. However,
the Globe says there is TO pressure which
any honest man need regret.-N. Y.
Express.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

a great meeting OF Merchants OF the city
OF New York was held on the evening OF the
10Th in the Masonic Hall, on the subject Of
the wide spread disaster which has overtaken
the commercial interests OF the country, and
the general bank ruptcy which threatens all
business men. Upwards Of four thousand
were estimated TO be present A lumber Of
resolutions we're adopted. The first sets
forth the cause, OF the distress TO he, the in.
references of the General Government with
the commercial and business operations Of
The country TO its intermeddling with the
currency its destruction Of the U. S. Bank !;
Its attempt 10 substitute a metallic for a cred
II currency, and finally 10 tho issuing by the
President Of the Treasury order, known as
the Specie circular. The second resolution
declares that the Government OF the country,
as of late administered, has become the OPP
presssr Of The people, instead Of affordng
them protection, and that if The executive
perseveres in the experiment" ofhis prede
cessor it must not only produce starvation
among the laboring classes, but inevitably
| lead TO disturbances which may endanger the
stability of our institutions. The other reso-
lutions are for the appointment Of commit
tee of fifty to proceed TO Washington TO re-
monstrate with the President against the
continuance Of the Specie Circulate ask a
suspension of suits on duty bonds until the lss
OF January next-and to urge the call of an
extra session of Congress 10 devise suitable
| remedies for The evils under which the coun-
try labors. The CO operation of the other
commercial cities Of the Union is solicited
by the meeting.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

The New York Evening Star of We'd
nesday has the following :-NS-A draft
for $4,000 drawn by Andrew Jackson,
President of the United States DE FAcro,
in this city, was, as we understand, pro-
tested for non-pavment. The Old Gen
eral probably expected to receive Is
cents for his cotton, and so valued upon
his factor here. Cotton at 8 cents only
pays so cents in the dollar, the balance
would have to be paid by one of those
who deals upon borrowed copital," and
who as the General said fought to
break"-to avoid which he no doubt al
lows the draft to 60 back to be reduced
to its proper size.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

John Bull has as bad luck With his Amer
lean colonies as old Grimes hen had when
she layed goose,egg Not many weeks
since the popular branch Of the Canadian u
pology for an assembly showed signs Of re-
publican disposition to such an extent, ss 10
alarm The executive powers very materially
Tor the safety Of their province; and now we
learn that the assembly Of delegates in Noys
Scotia, have accused bis majesiy's council of
corruption and lranscendiDg the powers Of
the constitution in The distribution Of patron
age, &c.-Tbe council, sent a high toned
message to the assembly, and that BODY did
it's work over again, by resembling tho often
siTe resolution - WhseIing Times.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

The three houses in England SO largely
connected with the American trade, to
which the Bank Of England has extend
ed its aid. are stated to be Messrs. Thorn
as Wilson s Son. Thomas Wildes & Co.,
and Timothy Wiggins. The New York
American says: "There seems to exist
no doubt in the best informed quarters
here that this arrangement may be con-
'sidered as having been consummated !;
and we look upon this result, together
with that of the credit for about ten mil,
lions Of dollars opened TO the Bank of
the United States by the Bank of Eng
land, as saving this city, and the ceun-
try at large, from vast increase Of suf-
'fering."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

Mississippi.-The Naichez Courier
suPposes that upwards Of 10, 600 slaves
were sold il the State of Mississippi,
from LIST November, 1885, to the same
period in 1886, on credit, that is to say,
for the notes and acceptances OF mer-
chants and planters. The value of these
slaves could not have been less than ten
millions Of dollars. The planters, then,
created debt for slaves alone, to be
paid out Of the crop Of 1886, equal 10
ten millions of dollars"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

The New York papers are suggesting
the propriety of restoring to circulation
notes under the denomination OF five dol>
lars, the effect of Withdrawing which has
it is said, been to deprive the country
banks of their quotas of specie. 1t is
supposed that there is million of money
in small coin in the pockets of individu.
ais, which in possession of the banks,
would furnish them important aid at
this trying crisis.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04
The vas, extent Of the failures al New Or

The vast extent oGthe failures al New Or
leans becomes more credible as one consi-
ders more atten lively the circumstances oi
that city. Within the four years since "Ihe
Experiment" began, the Banking Capital oI
the State of Louisiana has been iripled.
Forty millions of dollars has been added
" thin that time to the amout of incorporated
Bank capital in New Orleans. Hundreds OF
thousands and millions ata time have been
discounted al these Banks of the paper of the
great SPECTATORS in Cotton. These facts are
stated without qualification in The New Or
leans True American.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

o. Letters received at Augusta from New
the
most gloomy accounts Of the state OF busl.
ness in that city. Eight houses are said to
have closed doors On the 18th instant, and
report states the amount OF their liabilities at
S27 600 900, OF v hch one house. the largest
in the city, is said to owe SIS 600, 900. All
confidence is destroyed, and it was feared tina.
some Of the banking institutions would CO.
Cotton was complete drug, and several lots
of fair Tennessee and North Alabama cot
tons were offered al cents per lib. without
finding BUYERS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

The most animated Congressional can
vass in the State, we believe, has been
that between Col. Donally s. Col. Beirne
in the Greenbrier district. We have
not yet received the returns, but report
says that Col. Donally's majority is 296,
Cabell and Logan not heard from. II
so, the probability is he is elected.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

The presses IN New York have generally
come out against the proposition of The ~ Y.
Courier that the merchants refuse TO pay
their custom house bonds. There is evident
ly, however, great excitement in the public
mind. which has excited apprshensions of
popular commotions. There were, il is said,
80 failures in New York on Saturday week.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

The subscriptions to the Stock of the
Exchange Bank at Norfolk, it is stated
were progressing finely. The whole of
the stock was expected to be taken with
in the ten days for which the books
were opened.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

In Mississippi; Replsoin and Stay La,es
are talked Of. Things are desperate. II is
said that planters are actually quitting the
State with their negroes, and leaving their
lands 10 Cotton merchants 10 whom they are
indehteI
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04
SPECTATOR.
-STAUNTQN,
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1897.
AUGUSTA ELECTION.

The following is the result OF the
electionin this county. The Van Blu
rem party had no candidate for the
House of Delegates. The only con-
test, on that score, was a war among
friends.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

Executions amounting in the aggregate to
two millions OF dollars, were lately in the
hands OF the Sheriff, against the citizens of
Clinton, Mississippi.-Miss. Republican.
A letter received here states $500, OOO.l
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

Melting Coin.-The New York Post
computes the consumption of silver coin
in manufactures, in that city, annually,
at $I00, 900, and that of gold at S ,0O0,-
900. In Boston, the sum used in this
way. of the article Of silver alone, in one
establishment, is 100, 600 ounces. In
Providence, both silver and gold is used
to the amount of 100000 annually, in
the various branches of manufacture
In Philadelphia 100000. We allud-
ed to the fact OF this consumption during
the winter. to show that the amount Of
coinage at the mint was no criteris to
:.I~~ -r -L:r:--
dollar notes. We. had no idea, how
ever, at the time. that the consumption
was so enormous.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

The Small Note Humbug "A bill has
been introduced into the Legislature of New
York, TO repeal the law prohibiting the cir>
culalion OF Is and dollar bills! Thus
perish the humbugs!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

CampbeH-w Daniel jr. and Il ID. Cha
than, V. b. men.
dn,hcrst-A. Talieferro, v. b.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-05-04

Baltimore Market.-Beef, on the hoof,
50 and S1l.-Flour, wagon price SS,
retail S9.-Whiskey, in bhds. 30 cents,
bbls. 3G cents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-23
PUBLIC SALE.

IN pursuance of a decree pronounced
oy the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery for Augusta County. OF.
the 18th day of November. 1886, in a
cause therein depending in which Craw-
ford and Coch an are plaintiffs, and Jos.
kerr's representatives defendants, l will
Oil Fridsy the 9th day of March next,
at Kerr's Mill, (Which is on the premi.
ses.) proceed to sell, at public auction, to
the highest bidder, for cash, the interest
held by Jos. Kerr. deceased. in the real
estate OF his Father, John Kerr, decd !:
also the interest Of said Jos. Kerr, decd.
in the real estate of Jane Kerr, deco,
who was one of the heirs and represent
tatives Of John Kerr. deceased, lying in
Augusta county. This is a valuable
Tract of Land, situate at the North of
Christians creek, and on Middle River,
and worthy the attention of persons
wishing to make investments in real es-
tate. JOHN CRAWFORD, Com'r.
Feb'y %, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-23
IMPORTAN FROM FLORIDA
CHARLESTON. Fee. Ii. Up. NJ.

CHARLESTON, FEB. IL, 2P NJ.
Col. ANDREWS, u. S. Army, arrived
at st. Augustine on the | lth instant, ex.
press, and informs that Gen. JEsUp had
an engagement with the Indians, which
lasted two days. On the second day
JUMPER and ALLIGATOR came in under
flag af truce, and surrendered them
selves. stating that the Indians were in
distressed situation, and anxious Tor
peace.
During the engagement four United
States soldiers and four Indians were
killed one hundred Indians and Negroes
,0ere taken prisoners. Col. ANDREW
informs that lumber and Alligator ap.
pointed the 18th instant as the day to
conclude treaty at Dade's Battle Ground
and had despatched expresses to the In
diaDs to inform them Of the arrangement.
They stated that POWELL was on an
island in The Wy,hlacoochee, with about
one hundred and fifty followers. They
supposed that he would come to terms,
and should he refuse they would point
out " here he was A bostilities were
to cease by both parties until after the
18th instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-23
New YORK, Feb. IL

The Diamond - We availed ourselves
this morning, of an opportunity of con-
versing with some Of the passengers by
this unfortunate ship. We have often
read and heard of the effects of famine
on the human frame, but had never till
to day the opportunity to speak from
personal observation. The appearances
OF those we saw was cadaverous in the
extreme-the eyes were without expires.
sion, and swelled out in the most unna-
tural degree-the flesh had disappeared
1.-The skin hung loosely on the bones
and the PalIid hue OF death was on the
countenance. One young man was so
weakened by the effects OF his suffering,
that on attempting to converse with him,
he had not strength &c make his answers
audible.
The following particulars were relat-
ed by an intelligent passenger.
The Diamond sailed from Liverpool
dock on the LIST November, and about
the 9th from the river. She arrived
here on the Sth Of February, conse-
quently was 100 days from city to city
The supplies laid in by the steerage pas
abundant for voyage of any ordinary
length. Some of those on board had a
stock even more than sufficient to last
till their arrival at New York. These,
as food became scarce. began to sell to
their less provident fellow passengers,
first at moderate rates but as the search
ty more fully developed itself, at enhan-
ced prices. until finally halt sovereign
was asked for potato, as it was roast
ing before the fire. Famine now stared
them in the face. Their provisions were
either exhausted or nearly so. The re
later lived nine DAYS on potatoe peal
inss, soaked in his scanty allowance oil
water. One fine hearty youth, abou,
six feet in height, was among those who
died; he offered all that he hal-his
clothes-his money, for one cup Of wa
ter to moisten his parched lips-but he
! offered in vain-the commodity was toe
precious to be sold.
The whole humber of passengers wa,
| about lS0-of these seventeen died, no,
from any disorder, but from mere starva.
ton. The principal suffering was a.
mone the steerage passengers. the crew
having been put upon allowance and
supplied to the last with food, tho in
small quantities.
A day or two before the arrival of the
Diamond, she spoke vessel and receiv-
ed small supply of biscuit and pork
upon reaching this port she had but one
pint of ,oater remaining.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-23
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber wishes to dispose OF
the Farm on which he at present re.
sides, together with one other Tract of
Land, lying convenient to the same, suf.
ficiently so to admit of their being cult
waited IN conjunction, as has been the
case heretofore, which, if not sold before
the 18th of April next. will on that day
be offered at public sale.
The first uamed tract contains about
lSO acres, situated on Middle River
Augusta county, Va, 10 miles west of
Stauntop, and adjoining the plantations
OF Thomas Thompson and James Scott.
The land is Of the first quality, possess.
ing every advantage, being well water.
ed and timbered. The improvements
consist OF comfortable DIV CLING.
HOUSE, an excellent BARN. besides
an ORCH ARD of first rate fruit.
The last named tract contains l65 a.
cres, adjoining Baylor's mill, and for
quality is unsurpassed by any in its inn
mediate neighborhood. The improve
ments are comfortable DUelling house.
Barn, &c. A more particular descrip.
tion IS deemed unnecessary, as it is pre-
stunned those wishing 10 purchase will
call and examine for themselves.
JOHN A. DAVIDSON.
Feb'y %, 1897.
@Rockiagham Register insert 1t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-23
PUBLIC SALE.
BEING DESTROYS of going west. l will Sc
The TRACT OF LAND

BEING DESTROYS of going west. l will sell
THE TRACT OF LAND
on which reside, about l-2 miles !.
oove Waynesboroush. Said Tract con.
taIns one hundred and sixty.two acres
and 10 in good state of cultivation
The buildings are good g. commodious
Brick Dsceling House,
a good MERCHANT MILL. which
has lately been reftted with new wheels.
gear and boiling cloths, and situated in a
neighbourhood for custom.
The terms OF sale will be accommo-
dating.-lf said tract of land is not sold
on or before the Gath day Of next month
(March. it will then be offered on the
premises at public auction.
REUBEN KEYSER.
Augusta county, Feb. %, 1s37.-ts
@Rockingham Reg. insert till sale.