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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
PROSPECT OF wARON OUR IVES
TERN FRONTIER.
From ihc Missouri { 81 Louis) Republican.
September 30.

FROM tAe Missouri ~ louis Repubiicdn
September 30.
We have converscd with a gentleman iust
arrived IN the city from independence, Jack
son county, Missouri. We learn from him.
that great excitement was prevailing a.
mongst the citizens of that quarter. who
were expecting an attack from the Usage In
dams, They had sent several threatening
messages TO the frontier inhabitants, and had
already committed some depreda,ions on
their property having stolen several hogs
and cattle, aud, reports say, some negroes.
Application had been made 10 the Governor
for troops, and instructions had been issued
by the Secretary Of State, (the Governor
being absent AT the time the application was
made,) To General Lucas, 10 raise instani>
ly SIX hundred men from this division. which
we believe, consists OF jackson, LAFAYETTE s.
Van Buren, counties. The militia OF the Sc
verai counties were 10 meet on Saturday last
TO raise the number Of troops ordered by the
commander OF the div ision. We are also in
formed that General ATKINSON had An in
terview with the Governor on this subject
and il is probable tina, the condition of affair,
in that quarter will require the immediate
personal attendance Vi himself or General
GAINES. The Osages say they can bring
one thousand warriors into the field, and tina
they have no fear OF the consequences Of Oh,
war. Our informant had not learned tb,
particular grievance Of which they complain
We shall wait with anxiety for further intel
hgence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Mr.. CRAIG, the representative Of this
district in Congress, arrived here in the
stage or Monday night, and left next
morning for his residence in Montgome-
ry. We understand he brought the
pleasing intelligence that the Sub. Trea-
sury bill had been laid on the table in
the House OF representatives.. Con
gress, we presume, adjourned on Mon
day.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

According to report from the Treasury
Department, there were imported in the year
ending 3OIh September, lS35-Of -four, 30 :.
39I cwts, the value of which was 500 ,976
VI wheat, 23s ,769 bush, value Sl99, 647
or oats, $40 bush. value S2,42l.
lS36-Ot flour, 81 SGT cwts value S62. :.
34l-W Wheat, 53S, S9S bush, value S493, I5s
--Oa's, l6l ,552 bush, value 500, 346.
From Oct. !, 1886. TO 30ih January, 1887
or flour, 81 ,999 cwts., value sos M
w beat, 3, 495, 1886 bush, value 50, 694 500
Oats, 4 1868 bush. value 80 $50.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
O. The refusal of the War Departmeu

o. The refusal Of the War Department
10 give Gen Scott the command of the Flor
ida War will put an eXtinguisher upon the
hope OF getting Virginisns 10 volunteer for
that service. In past times they have Prov
ed their patriotism, but we doubt whether
many OF them will be willing to put them
selves under the direction OF the author Of
The letter 10 "Dear Blair"-that infamous J.
pistle which gave the Kitchen Cabinet an
opportunity 10 wound the feelings and stab
the reputation OF gallant soldier.
RichnOud IpIir
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
VALLEY RAILROAD.

On Monday next. the people Of Au.
gusta are to show by their action that
they really desire what they have so
long talked OLA Rail Road to Win.
chester, or some point of intersection
with the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road.
We have not time now-if indeed it
were necessary after years Of discussion
to detail the advantages Of this improve
ment, to every man interested in the
substantial prosperity of the county =
Our purpose is merely to remind our
fellow-citizens Of the near approach OF
the day. They have been told already
the reason Of this new efort-they know
that the charter will shortly expire, and
that once gone we may strive in vain 10
get another rs liberal in its provi-
sions. They have been told, too, tina,
the Bal,imoreans now say to US that they
will raise half the amount necessary to
Put the work in operation, If the Valley
will raise the other moiety. They have
likewise the opinion of the ablest civil
engineer in the Union, based on his es.
Inmates of the ptoductiveness of The
stock-that once commenced, the work
will be readily taken up by capitalist,
eisewhere-nay, that he ,oiU guaranty IL
III with these facts and considerations be
lore them, we could think they needed
any other stimulus, at this late day, e
do their duty, we should feel that III,
cause was hopeless, and be ready to a
bandon it, In shame and silence, forever
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

A bill was ordered to third reading
in the Senate on Wednesday. forbidding
under heavy penalties the issuing or
passing by any corporation, company or
individual, in the District of Columbia.
of any note, bill, check, draft, or other
paper for currency, of less denomina,
ton than five dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Annexation Of TerGs.-We are in e.
debted to our Representative. MIR. Craig,
for pamphlet copy of the correspon-
dence, called for by resolution of the
House Of representatives., between the
Republic of Texas and the Government
OF the United States, on the subject OF
The annexation of said Republic TO the
Union. The correspondence is too long
for insertion in our paper. 1t consists
oil letter from Gen. Hunt, the Texan
Minister at Washington, to Mr.. For
syth, Secretary Of State, dated Aug. 4,
1887, submitting the proposition, in
which he goes into history of the sep
aration OF Texas from Mexico, and sug
gests the advantages which in his opin.
ion would result TO the two CONTRACTING
parties from the proposed anal amation.
Mr.. Forsyth replies that it has always
been the policy OF the u. States to treat
with Governments de .focto, aud assigns
as an insnperable difficulty in the way Of
entertaining the proposition, the exist
ence of amicable relations with Mexico
The Secretary says: so long as Texas
'shail remain at war, while the United
Estates are az peace with her adversary
'the proposition Of the Texan Minister
"PienIPotentiary necessarily involves
"the question Of war with that adverse.
FRY. The United States are bound to
3" Mexico by treaty Of amity and COM
"merce, which will be scrupulously OBJ
served on their part, SO long as it can
"be reasonably hoped that Mexico will
perform her duties. and respect our
rights under it. The United States
might justly be suspected of disre-
gard of the friendly purposes of the
compact, if the overture Of Gen. Hunt
"were even TO be reserved for future
consideration, as this would imply a
disposition Oh our part to spouse the
quarrel Of Texas with Mexico dis
position wholly at variance with the
spirit of the treaty, with the uniform
policy and the obvious welfare of the
United States" Gen Hunt, in bis re-
ply to this letter, insists that the histori-
cal details which he gave in his first
communication, and which Mr.. FORSYTH
declined investigating, are pertinent, as
serving to show the existence OF Texas
as an Independent government, and the
ImPossibility Of re.conquest by Mexico
and argues the competency OF Nation
to transfer itself entire, by the consent,
Of its whole population. Parts OF this
letter are in no very courteous spirit
Instance the following extract:
"1'he venerable ex President Gen Jsck.
son was 60 strongly impressed with belief
at one time during his administration. thai
the negotiation then pending for the acuu:si
tIon OF Texas would he brought 10 speedy
and faserable issue, that lie rendered the Of
nee OF Governor Of The Territory ofTeXas 10
me late Governor II. G.. Burton, of North
C''o'Ina, TO be entered upon so coon as the
trsaiy OF cession should he COMPLETED. See |
P1OiIca''on IN the subject Of Governor Bur |
ION appointment. The same principIes. il |
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

o. We see il stated tina; at LEGO Foco
meeting in N. York, fe" days since, ro-
solution was passed, declaring that the whole
system OF Custom House and Tariff duties
ought to be abolished, and that the revenue.
necessary for the support Of the General Gov
crnmenI, should re derived from the peopIe
by taxation. Ii is a wonder that these beau
Ties did moi pass resolution declaring lha,
The General Government ought not to pos
sess the right Of holding lands, and that the
lands now so held, ough! TO be Immediately
divided between themselves and their fellow
believers. A general division of property.
would suit the genuine agrarian Loco Focos
passing vel, for most OF them, are persons
enough TO get along in The world withov,
and whose only chance OF rising 10 the COM
mon level, consists in their success in bring
ing down TO their Own degraded standard. all
who tower above them. = NarAnsburg G;qz,.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Our senator, Mr.. Roane, voted for the
sub-treasury bill. Mr.. Rives was alb
sent, but if present would of course have
voted against it. Quere-Whch is the
true representative Of the Democratic
party
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Oh Saturday night Hanover Jail was con-
suned by fire. The prisoners had been Ter
m''ieG 10 use fire for one or two days in con.
sequence oi the change Of the weather and
,hey attempted to burn the sewer with view
10 escape, IN which they ignited The middle
wan, composed OF wood, With brick wall
on either side, and thus communicates tho
bre to the whole building The cost IF The
jan was about ten or twelve hundred dollars.
None Of the prisoners escaped - Compiler.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19


Mr.. PrestOn's Speech speech of
Sir. Preston against The Sub Treasury
Scheme is SAID TO have been his master effort.
10 the course of it he said, 81 sincerely be-
iieve, If the President would remove Mr..
Woodbury. to-morrow from the Office of Sc
crctary Of the Treasury, and appoint MIR.
Biddle 10 fill that Office, such would be The
confidence il would inspire, that, within Ten
days after the fact was promulgated, the pro-
perry OF the country would increase in value
one hundred millions Of dollars.
Ia reference 10 the difference between Mr..
Calhoun and himself, Mr. Preston remark
ed, "Wculd 10 God that | could have bad
The aid OF his giant arm in hurlng a spear
against the side Of this wooden horse. for
whom we are now busly engaged in throw
ing down the barriers oil The constitution, that
he may he admitted into the citadel Of Ii5er-
~ as an offering TO The COED of the people
Before Heaven, do express my fears that
this wooden horse is crowded with armed
men, and that when they shall have been
fairly received within our walls, they will
march out and irample in the dust both him
and myself. warn him Of the future %
DirgiRiGn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

A joint resolution, which it is important 10
ne publicly known, has passed Congress, re-
curing all letters sent by express mail To be
paid for in advance-oiherwis they will go
10y the regular mail. The heavy postage TO
winch the members Of Congress we're sub
Ject, the expense being in some instances al
most equal in amount 10 their per diem. led
to the adoption ofthis resolution. "a. Her.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

The Army and Navy Chronicle mems
tions that the U. States ship Of the line
Pennsylvania, is to be taken from Phil
adelphia to Norfolk, under the charge
Of Com Stewart.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

The late town elections in Connect
cut have resulted, as far as ascertained,
most decidedly in favour of the Wings.
vi thirty-six towns, all but six have been
carried for the Wings. In the elections
last spring these towns stood II Wing
81 Van Buren,.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

On Saturday last, Mr.. DAvENPoRr's ap
PlicaIon Of electro MAJ nelic power to ma
chinery was exhibited in the Rotundo of the
Capitol 10 a large crowd of citizens-mem.
bers of Congress and others-by Mr.. Tru>
man Cook. The exhibition Of the models,
as illustrated by MIR. Cock, produced very
deep interest and apparen, qualification.
Nat INTEL
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

During The session, large number of pc
'iiIons have been presented from females in
the Northern States, in opposition to the an =
nexatIon Of Texas. This singular Interior
ence OF the gentle sex, with matters not ex-
actly within their province, has called forth
The following rebuke from the South. On
Friday, "Mr. Wise presented memorial of
ladies and gentlemen of Halifax county. in
the Stale of Virginia, praying Congress To-
furnish husbands, at public expense, 10 all
female petitioners Upon subjects relating 10
slavery, thereby giving a direction to their
minds calculated 10 make them good ma,rons.
ana aVerIing The evils with which the priest
craft and fanalicism Of The Eastern stair.
threaten The people Of The South. y VLip
Tbero arc =, ~, IL; 200
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Accounts have been received a, ST. Louis,
by the arrival Of the Fall Company of Ira
ders, OF Revolution ia Santa Fee, On. Mex.
icol the murder of the Governor and all his
principal nflicers-and installation Of the re
bel chief, Jose Gonzales, as Governor Of the
State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

The receipts of the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Rail Road
were $4,000 a week during the month
of July, and $4,000 a week during the
month Of September.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

From the last intelligence from Georgia
there Is little room 10 dnubt The election oi
GEO. K. GILMER, for Governor, by a ma
Jority Of about one thousand
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

The Josephs, of New York. are about
to resume business again. Their sur
plus assets are reported to be over half
a million of dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

The New Orleans True American Of
the Both Sept. states that the epidemic
had become as bad as ever. The deaths
are stated at fifty day.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

4 depuiation of Winnebago Indians,
twenty-one in number, has arrived at
Washington.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Mr.. Pope, representative in Congress
from Kentucky, it is said has been offer
ed the appointment Of Minister TO Bo.
gotta.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
from tie Baltimore Counterfeit Detector, :

'0"' "'e D"tWIoTe C0UnfeJen DefcctOr, :
HE GREAT BANK FoRGnR CAUGur.
Our readers will recolIeci that some time
since check was presented al one Of the
Charleston Banks for S24 GOO purporting to
be drawn 10y firm Of that place, and casheci,
and which afterwards prev ell TO be forge
~ Before the discovery was made, the vii
lam bad sufficient start of his pursuers as 10
leave no traces of his whereabouts. Five
thousand Dollars were offered for his appre-
henslon. The police Of all the a llantic cit.
les have been on the look out for this Noble
rrIze" ever since. Through the unrcmit-
ling perseverance and uncommon exertions
OF high Constable jackson, of this CITY. he
was arrested on Saturday, and is now al The
General Depot up Jones' Falls.-SI9 Oo0oe
Lhe money were found Oh bis person. Mr.
jackson deserves all praise; and will receive
what we deem more substantial, the $4,000
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

a." Gold for the Office holders-Paper for
me people This should be charged upon
The administration by every wing paper in
the country, for it is true When The Ser
geant-at-arms carried round his bag Of gold
10 pay the members of Congress, the audience
IN The gallery Kissed y!
Mr.. Cambreleng said, in his place, that the
Treasury could not find gold 10 pay draft
OF $500 held by a citizen creditor, but the
Treasury Can manage 10 pay nearly $4,000
per day in gold TO the servants Of the people ,
but The people may he fobbed off with paper
with rags-wilh any thing. We are to
have ten millions OF paper aSsignats issued TO
pay the peoPIe-the gold boarded 10y cur rul :
ers is for their honorable selves. 1t is time
10 hiss slCh actors off the stage.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

he tops Of The mountains east Of Burlne-
ION, Vermont, were covered with snow on
the 9Th instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

Delegation of the CHERoKE Nation
OF INDIANS, consisting of JOHN Ross, Prin-
cipal Chief OF the Nation EDWARD GUN
TER, a member of the Executive Council ;
RIcHARD TAYLOR, President OF the Ma
ti9nal Committee ELIJAH HIcKs ard
SAML GUNTER, members al the Nation n
Committee JAMES BRowN, one of The
Judges Of the Circuit Court SIrEwAKEE
and WHITE PATH, members of The Nation
al Council, arrived in this city on Frid1y last.
Their object is, we are informed, 10 endeav-
or 10 settle the differences between their ma
ton & the Government OF the United States
they disclaiming the treaty entered into be
tween Mr.. SCuERMERHeRN and certain in
divldnals whom they aIege TO have been IN
authorized 10 make il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19
From The National InteNie encer.

INDIAN CoUNCIL-A very numerous
corDpany Of ladies and gentlemen assembled.
al an carly hour yesterday, in Dr. Laurie
church, to witness the interesting spectacle
Of an Indian Council holding talk, through
their interpreters, with Mr.. Harris, the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, who repre-
senls the United States Government All
the seats IN The church, both on the floor and
in the galleries, were occupied, and many
gentlemen remained standing III the aisles
during the entire proceedings. The Vice
President OF The United States and the Sec
! :etary oi The Navy were again upon the plat
form, as were also Major PIrcIIER and
General STREET, the United States agents
for the Indians. About IL o'clock, Mr.
HARRIS took his seat, and soon after the
Council was opened, usual, bv smok ing
The pipe OF peace. Two or three OF the chiefs,
representing the ioways and Sacs and Foxes
Of the Missouri, then addressed the Commits
sioner, in support # their claims, after II vas
ntima Ted 10 them that the Commissioner :
ready 10 hear VI hat they had IL say upon the
subject
One OF The chiefs spoke at considerable
length, though not with much animation.
stating that they were pleased TO come here,
on the invitation OF their Great Father. 60
make known their claims, and mplore his
protection. The chef said he wished the pa
per 10 be read which had been made out in
relation is their claims. A paper was then
handed by the Commissioner 10 the interpre
ter, who explained it to the Sacs and Foxes
of the Mississippi. KEoK U OK, the celebr.,
ted chef, then rose, and with much grace
and animation replied 10 the adverse chief
| lie denied (alter hearing the paper resd) the
right OF the claimants TO the Land, and said il
was unnecessary to go into any discussion on
the subject. He stated that The chiefs and
braves OF his party were willing TO meet the
opposite party, aud had gone TO see and talk
with them; hut they were unwilling 10 do
so. Keokuck concluded very animated
talk about o'clock, when the Council broke
up
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

INDIAN DANCE Public curiosity was
very strongly excited on w Wednesday last, 10
witness the novel and extraordinary specra-
Gle OF an Indian dance, which was announced
In The official paper to take place at four o.
clock In the afternoon, Crowded the wealth
or was suitable, on the public square at the
corner OF Fourteen street, near The Frank lin
Row. Long beIere the time appointed, a
very large concourse OF people, probably five
thousand, were assembled in The margin OF
the square. Carriages gigs, vehicles ofeyery
description filed with spectators, lined the
continuous streets; and all the houses and
buildings commanding view OF the Indians
were also crowded. The Secretary of War
ana many other functionaries, were present:
also large assembIage Of ladies. The Sioux
Indians went through their war and other
dances, much TO the apparent qualification OF
me assembled multitude The Indians per.
formed their war and buffalo dance, while
some OF their party beat the drum. Some of
The chiefs made speeches, in which wa un
dersiand they recIted their warlike exploits
TO animate the dancers, as they jumped, vel.
led, and whooped upon the green All the
Indians W no tock part in these dances appear-
ed with their skins g. faces black ed or paint>
ed; and they wore no other clothing Than
mere apron, encircliOg their waists. IL was
"'t0Se'heF very curious and exciting spec
,acIe' Some thousands Of The spectators.
however, we are sorry to say, returned home
Without Witnessing il, az expected, owing 10
The extreme pressure Of the crowd, and their
unwIiingness TO submit to those regulations
winch The police had made for the accom-
notation Of The numerous company. The
Sacs and Foxes, with Keokuck and Black
Hawk, and bis son, were also upon the
round, and would also, we are assured, have
performed their war and other dances, ifpro-
per order had been kept in The field
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

There are at This TING, 500 pniuhaLited
houses in New York
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-19

From the Baltimore Transcript.
haze just returned from The theatre. and
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-11-18
'GUBERNATORIAL.

LVCoMINe couNTY.--The Democratic re-
publicans of this county elect Delegates on
the 4th of December to attend the 4th of
March convention. They will doubtless
be instructed for Gen. ANTHONY, their for
mer representative in Congress-, who Is a
sterling democrat, and eminently qualified
for any public station.
DAupmN.-Thc Democrats of this coun-
ty choose 4th Of March delegates on Mon
day next.
LANCAsTER.-Deegates are to be chosen
in this county on the goth of December.
p NoRTHAMPToN.-The democrats of this
county choose their delegates on Tuesday
next.
observation-disclosures will be chosen
in this county on Tuesday next.
UNIoN.-The democrats of this county
choose 4th of March delegates on the 2sth
instant. Both the democratic papers are
out for John Snyder, and most probably
the delegates will be instructed to support
his nomination.
LEBANoN.-This county has already
chosen delegates to the Convention.
From the foregoing il will be seen that
the democratic party are in motion, and
that, if instructions are given, we shall
know who will be honored with the nomi-
nation long before the 4th of March. This
early movement will be attended with bene-
fetal results: it will give all an opportunity
to participate in the primary meetings, and
while it must debar the appointments of sec
ond set delegates, it will conciliate all ri
val feelings, and insure union, harmony and
success to our candidate.