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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13
MOST VALUABLE
A0stScS 81 lots for Sale
In the Corporation of Staunton


By virtue of a deed of trust execu,ad 10
the subscribers by Jacob Peck m his life.
time' and Tor The purposes men,oned in said
dee', oil record in the Clerks Office of Au
gusta county, hearing date on the 25ih tlay
o. fenrunry, 1922, we will, on the 81 day
OF May next, before the door Of the Wayne
iavern, IN Stsunton, proceed 10 sell tn the
highest bidder, the following highly valu, bile
property situated in said Corporation
Lot No. L, in plat attached by
sand Jacob Peck To his will, adjoining the
late d"ellinghouse LOT Of said Peck, and con-
tanning sixty poles, fronting on the road
leading from the Washington Tavern TO
Peck's lanyard, on the north east side OF
said road.
Lot No. 4, on the south west side
OF said road, and opposite the first mentioned,
containing % poles, and crossing the creek
Lot No. =. on the north east side
OF said road, containing IT'S poles, on which
%zzsA stands a most excellent two story
s;,M Dwelling House, and out houses
HE LOT would he one Of the most
comfortable and agreeable residences in
town, we'll suited either for private family.
boarding house, or even tavern.
Lot No. q. opposite the last nam
en, on the south east side Of the road and
crossing the creek, containing forly-eight
poles.
Lot No. 3, on the north west side
OF SAID road. and living on both sides of the
creek, containing 1872 l 2 poles, with first
ra;e TAN YARD thereon, Bark house
and various other improvements. Also. a
MILL HOUSE and TILT HAMMER
with sufficient water and fall for valuable
machinery.
Lot No. g. on the South west side
OF the road and on both sides of the creek
81 Ia poles, and comfortable
buildings thereon.
Lots Nos. 4 81 5, containing the
hrs, 81 l-2 poles, the other 63 poles, hound
ed on two sides by the dwelling house lot on
another side by The street running from the
Washington Tavern 10 The paper mill, and
on the other side by the street running from
Peck's n-yard TO Sampson Eagon's.
The above mentioned lots all JON each o.
Their, laying together in compact form. and
containing altogether four or FIVE acres. No
such property has been exposed to sale before
in this part Of the country, and il is hoped
the public attention will he generally al.
tracted 10 it. The incumbrance of the Wild.
ow's dover has been removed, so that clear
title can be made, snd on the day of sale anv
changes will bc made in the form and size of
the lots as purchasers may desire.
Terms one third in hand, one third in six
and the balance in twelve months-tbe de-
ierred payments with interest from the date
Selling as trustees we will convey such
title as is vested in us.
JOHN C. Sewers,
JACOB LEAS, Trustees.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

We hear from all quarters the most
doleful representations of the growing
Wheat crop. Some instances have been
mentioned TO us OF farmers breaking ND
their fields for corn or oats. There are
cases, no doubt, in which this course
may be jude ious and proper, bu, in the
general we incline to the belief that
they had better be let alone. A genial
spring may still bring them out. Wear.
told that in many fields which look quite
bare, on close inspection the wheat is
found to be springing thickly and reyu-
iaIly.-This unusual slowness in vegeta-
ton may be owing to the quality of the
seed. The wheat for two or three wears
past has been Indifferent al best. and n
deterioration in the crop seems to US a
natural consequences, and may be the
cause OF the present unfavourable ap-
pearances.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

HetD Orleans. Great commercial distress
SIM prevails at this place. Several new fail.
ures had occurred, aud credit and confidence
were almost Frustrated. Specie was de-
manded by the boatmen for all their produce.
"A rumor was afloat that the Bank Of Rod
ney (Mississippi.) had failed, and its note
were selling at 90 per cent. discount. The
"eS' mississippi Bank paper was selling at
len per cent A terrible explosion, We fear i,
awaits the Eel Dorado OF the Southwest.
The New Orleans Banks still stood firm.
Mobile money, was at and per cent. dis
Count.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

The Surplus Reuenue.-A bill has
passed the House OF Representatives of
Ohio ayes so. noes Is, and was expect
ed to pass the Senate also, giving the
Surplus Revenue to the County Com
miSsioners OF each County, to be invest
ed IN stocks, or otherwise disposed Of,
with the condition TO pay annually into
the State Treasury five per centum Oil
the amount for School purposes. The
oineinnati Gazette justly remarks that
1t would be better to give every man,
woman and child their proportion, and
take no farther account of it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

The financial measure devised; nv Az
biddie Tor the relief of the money marke, in
New York seems not 10 have had the desired
ELECT. twas that the Banks in that ci,y
should provide million of dollars in specie
and The U. States Bank would furnish an,,b.
or million, ready TO be sent 10 Europe when
ever required, and the U. S. Bank issue post.
notes to the amount Of several millions nav
apie IN Europe at six, nine, and twelve
months, bearing an interest of FIVE per cent
III was believed tba, this Arrangement wouIf
prevent the farther demand for specie from a.
broad, and that the New York Banks would
thus be enabled 10 commence liberal svs-
tenn OF discounts. The last news from New
York, (6'h OF April, how ever, gi, cs a dole
iui representation OF The state of things in
that city. The day before there had been
twenty failures. Merchants worth $500 600
having large debts due them from the West
and South West, and who have hut $40 OOO.
10 pay, are forced TO stop-su,h is the impos-
sibiiity To command money!
The distress is generally ascribed by in
'eiiigent commercial men to the specie cir
cuiar' and the other cha.latanry of the late
administration on our monetary system. The
EFFORT to iorce hard money currency has
caused drain OF specie from Europe which
threatened serious consequences 10 the cur.
rency OF England, by weakening its metal
lic basis, and induced the Bank OF ENGLAND
TO adopt coun'srvailing and relaliatory mea>
sures. VI these measures heavy embarrass-
ments among the British mer chants were tbs
immediate fruits, arrangement Of the COM
mercial relations of the two Countries .,d H.
return OF the drafts OF our merchants dishon-
ored, with calls upon them for specie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

Poor Debtors BiH-Ii seems we were
mistaken in saying that the bill exemptine a
portion of the property Of poor debtors from
seizure for debt, and ether liabilities, Was los,
~ The Senate. Such was the Information we
received the evening before we left Rich.
mend. We have since learned however, tha,
II passed almost Unanimously, only one Sen.
aIor voting against il.
The hill authorizes each white person in
The State, being husband or parent, against
"hom an execution may hereafter issue upon
judgments for which the cause of action shall
arse, alter the first OF August, 10 Sc, apar,
cow, bedstead, bed, &c, half dozen knives
andforks, SIX plates, two dishes, two basins,
one pot, one oven, six pieces Of wood or
eaFihenware. loom and its appurtenances
sPinri 'g heel, pair ofcards axe, FIVE bar.
rels OF corn, one barrel OF flour, 200 pounds
OF bacon or pork, and FIVE dollars worth of
hay or other forage, or such portion Of these
articles as they may have, whith articles are
exempted from execution provided, all per-
sonal property is delivered up 10 the officer.
ana aihdavIt be made before a magistrate,
'hat 'here IS no other property owned, ex-
cept such exempted articles and provides,
that where such poor person shall die intes-
tate, the same articles shall be set apart for
bis widow or infant child or children. and he
exempted from execution as aforesaid and
declares all mortgages, deeds of trust, and
liens upon any such property 10 be null and
void, and gives TO Circuit Courts and the
county and Corporation Courts jurisdiction
10 grant InJunciioDs against the sale of any
property exempted by the act from execu-
lion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

The Legislature OF Pennsylvania at its late
session appropriated $500, 900 to The support
OF common schools, in addition to the annual
appropriation OF 5000, 900. This will put
Their system on most advantageous footing.
The Governor has vetoed The Internal
Improvement Bill. To complete the works
for which it made appropriations, it is said
would require one hundred millions of dol.
lars Great excitement prevailed in the
Legislature on the receipt OF the veto, bu,
The vote in the House on The passage of the
bill, the Questions Of the Governor notwitb-
standing, was only 4S to II.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13
NEW CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
u. STATES


Gy law passed at the last session OF
Congress, a Circuit Court is estab lished
ht Lcwisburg. to be held in the month
OF August in each year, in which Mes
srs. BARBOUR and CALDWELL are asso-
ciated as Judges. The establishment of
this Court, we understand. will serious
ly affect the business and Importance of
the District Courts in Western Virgil
MA. La this view. the change becomes
OF much local interest, aud we have
heard considerable dissatisfaction ex-
pressed with our representative, Mr..
Craig, for not making an effort to obtain
the location Of the new Court at Staun-
ton. Our bar ranks among the most
eminent in the State, and the other
claims of our town are certainly not in.
terior to those of any other place at
which District Court is esta blished.
We are informed, however, that MIR.
Craig's omission to press our claims arose
from mere interchangeable he did
not appreciate the local consequences of
the change, or he would not have ne
elected the interests Of his immediate
constituents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

caricature has been "gol up in New
York, by Robinson Representing the "great
eXpunger"-the gold humbug Of Missouri
in The form and position Of tumbIe.bur
Irundling along ball, with The motto. $50 /,
litary and alone, amidst the SCOTS and ieers
OF my opponents, have set this bali in mo.
,,on. The names Of ali the "Knights of
The Black Lines" are conspicuously inser>
ed on the ball
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13
SPECTATOR.
-STAUNTON-
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1897.

Corporation Election The following
gentlemen have been elected to the off
ccs attached TO their names respectively
Tor the ensuing year, in the Corporation
OF Staunton
ken,on Harper. Mayor,
Samuel Clarke, Recorder,
benjamin Crawford, LIST Alderman.
Edward Valentine, ID
Alex'r S. Hall, Sd
John b. Garrett, 4th
Jefferson Kinney, 9Th
Francis Il. Stribling. 9th {"
VIM. Kinney
Thos. J. Niche
Henry Hem S lmboden o0""'0" ''H"'''"e"'
Alexander S. Hall, Chamberlain,
Walter II. Tapp, Clerk.
John Carol, Sergeant 81 Collector
Police Officers ID. Lancaster
Merrill Gushing, and Judson Macoy.
Street Commissioners lillian Ruff
A. II. IL. Stuart, and David Points.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

On Wednesday (the 5th) we had a
fail Of snow six or seven inches deep,
but it disappeared almost entirely the
aext day-siuce which Spring has been
gradually recovering her reign.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

A wag observed the other day that he
thought Benton was one of the last men
in the world who ought to be in favo- Of
a hard money currency. Why so, en-
CURED gentleman present Because"
replied the wag, It's SO difficult to car.
ry' 1t cannot be put away in crauat >"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

The whole number o! acts passed at the
late session Of the General Assembly was
362-of which l28 were for the incorpora>
tion OF mining and manufacturing COMPANIES.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

a law authorizing Limited Partnerships
passed the Legislature of Virgins at it's last
session. A similar law has also passed the
Legislature Of Maryland.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

William Kinney. Esq. was unani.
mously elected Mayor, but was excused
from serving in consequence of business
engagements which he expected would
Interfere with the regular discharge OF
the duties Of the office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

Books for the subscription of the stock of
The Exchange Bank Of Virginia are 10 be
opened at Norfolk on the 22nd instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

James Rawlings has been appointed
President Of The Farmers Bark OF Vir.
ginia
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

Ex-Presideht Jackson arrived at Nash.
vile. Tenn on the 24ih ult
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13

N. B. All persons indebted TO us are
respectfully, but earnestly, requested to
call and settle their respective dues. on
or before the day Of sale, as we shall
leave shortly thereafter for the west
and will be compelled (unless settlement
is made) to deposite their claims in the
hands of an officer for collection.
j. g. S. j. B.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13
Goods at Auction !! /!
April 13.

The subscribers will offer for sale, at
pubic auction, without reserve, on
Thursday the 9th inst. ELECTION day }
their entire stock now on hand consist
ing OF almost every article in the mer.
camille line. The sale will continue from
day to day, until all is sold. Terms
made known on the day oil sale.
J. 81. S. B. BROWN.
Waynesboro', APP. II, 1887.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-24

~ SUMMARY.--A New-York paper which
credits the hard times to the specie circular,
credits the account Of the late fire at the mouth
of the st. Joseph river to the KaIawosa Gazette.
The article originated in the Kalamazoo Gazette.
ChiefJustice Hornblower, presides at Monmouth.
N. J. circuit court, in the trial of John w. Tay-
lor, for the murder of his mother Mary Taylor
and Mr.. Jones. 1t is not very wonderful, in
these days of panic that the two hundred Ind-
ans of Nottawa, st. Joseph CO. Michigan, u. s.
A., should be magnifedto two thousand, on their
late annual return, after having been out making
sugar. The conductor of the Mississippi" Gen.
Jus of Liberty" is said to be in bondage; being
in Jail he goose) for stealing turkies. 1t is la
mcntable to our craft, though we have this CON-
fort-oNE editor has got his due. The ingrati.
tude to American inventions is such, that even
the bran bread system of Graham is ascrIbcd to
Nebuchadnezzar, who ate grass like an OK! The
times are at such high pressue at Lowell, Mass.
1t is said they do not grind much 40 tLey .sed
to- To retain the charm of home, a gentleman
took with him from Massachusetts, to Sandwich
Islands, q fine pair of buzzing mosquitoes!
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-24
DEMOCRATIC FREE PRESS....EXTRA.
Democratic Free Press Office, Detroit,
Nav II. 1876 O'Clock p Al. {
GREAT CITY MEETING.


AT very numerous and respectable
meeting of the citizens of Detroit, convened
pursuant to public notice at the City Hall,
on Wednesday, the 18th ofMay, 1887, for
the purpose of taking into consideration the
measures necessary to be adopted in con-
sequence of the suspension of specie pay
ments in the Atlantic cities,
On motion of Hon. Ross Wilkins, the
Mayor, II. HOWARD, ESQ.,, was called to
the Chair and JOHN WINDBR and G. G.
TRowBRIDGE, Esqs-, were appointed Sec
retaries.
On motion of Mr.. Romeyn, the Procee.
dings in the cities of Philadelphia, New
York, and Albany were read to the NEE.
ting.
On motion of Mr.. Wilkins-ReSolred,
That we take such measures as may be
deemed expedent to meet the present crisis
in the affairs of our country, to protect the
industry and enterprise of Michigan and
that committee of nine be appointed to
prepare and report resolutions expressive
ofthe course which should be adopted.
Messrs. Levi Cook, d. G. McKinstry,
c. w. Whipple, P. Davis, Jr., A. L. Por.
ter, G. G. Trowbridge, Theo. Romeyn,
B. B. Kercheval, and Thos. Chase, were
appointed.
The officers of the city Banks, appoin-
ted by the Directors of those Banks, CON-
mittee for the purpose reported the state of
those Banks, and the committee appointed
for that purpose, reported the following
preamble and resolutions, which we're
severally read, considered, and unanimous.
ly adopted;
Whereas, information has reached this
city that all the Banks in the state of New.
York and in the cities of Philadelphia and
Baltimore, have suspended payment in
specie, and that the Legislature of New.
York were about to sanction the measure
in that state, and whereas the inevitable
effect of this procedure will be to cause
heavy drafts upon the banks in this city,
for coin, and consequently to compel these
Banks to enforce rigid collection of the
debts due to them by the community, thus
extending to Michigan the pressure which
has ruined SO many thousands ofour fellow
citizens in the eastern states.
Resolrcd unanimously, That this meeting,
recommend to the Banks in this City to
suspend specie payments.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-24
THE BUFFALO BANKS.
CoMPTRoLLER's Orrrcn, !
Alb~-.. NJ N rnne


The Legislature having this day passed
an act giving authority for the immediate
application of the moneys belonging to the
Safety Fund, to the redemption of the ordi.
nary Bank bills or notes in circulation
of any bank against which an injunction
may have been issued by the chancellor,
and such injunction having been granted a
gainst the Bank of Buffalo, the Commercial
Bank of Buffalo, and the City Bank of Buff.
alo-Notice is therefore hereby given, tina.
the bills of the above named banks will be
received at par for all payments at the
State Treasury.
The collectors of canal tolls on all the
state canals, will receive the said bills in
payment for tolls, and will make special
deposite of them in the banks where their
deposites are kept, giving in the weekly
abstracts made to The Comptroller, the a.
mount received Of the bills of each bank.
The commissioners having charge Of the
loans of 1902 and 1908, on which payments
are made during the present month, will re.
ceive the bills of said banks and return them
TO the Treasury, or pay them into the Man.
haitian Company as a special deposite,
when received by those commissioners
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-24
Rcsolrcd unanimouslr, That this meeting

Rcsolrcd unanimously, That this meeting
is satisfied from unquestionable information
before them, that the liabilities ofthe Banks
in this city to the community for deposits
and circulation are less at this period than
they have been for some years past, that no
cause for alarm exists, and that we earn
estly recommend to all our fellow citizens
to unite in the endeavor to sustain the credit
and resources of our fair state. w
Resolred, That the Governor be respect.
fully requested to convene the Legislature
without delay, with view to the making
provision for the existing exigency.
Resolved, That committee Of fifteen
be appointed to wait upon his excellency
the Governor, with copy Of the proceed.
ings Of this meeting, as soon as he returns
to the city. The Chair appointed Messrs.
Levi Cook, B. B. Kercheval, A. L. Porter,
Thomas Chase, Peter ]. Desnoyer, D. c.
McKinstry, ]. Palmer, o. Newberry, c. C.
Trowbridge, ID. G.. Jones. w. Brewster,
c. Ten Eyck, E. Brooks, Thomas Romeyn,
c. w. Whipple, to be said committee.
On motion ofthe Hon. Ross Wilkins, it
was resolved, That this meeting most cor
daily sustain the banks of Michigan, in all
and every course they may think expedient
to adopt under the present EFFICIENCY, to
sustain, preserve, and maintain the integri-
ty, so'vency, prosperity and enterprise Of
the citizens of Michigan.
Resolved, That this meeting most cor
daily approve Of the suspension of specie
payments, by the different banks Of the
State, for the period of sixty days, and CO.
operate with them in the laudable effort to
protect our merchants, our manufacturers,
our farmers and ourselves.
Resolved, That these proceedings be
signed by the Chairman and Secretaries,
and published in the papers ofthe city.
H. HOWARD, Chairman.
j. jon M V wlsDsn. Secretaries.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-24
CONSTANTINE REPUBLICAN.
WEDNESDAY. MAY -. 1897.

u' June 18th, is the day appointed for an ex-
ira nesting of the Legislature as will be seen
from tho Governors Proclamation in to-day's
paper. The articles we publish to-day, are of
more general interest and importance than are
usually embodied in one weeks issue of coun-
try newspaper.
The commotion and distraction Of the CON-
mercial world, are not confined within the boun-
daries Of America, but extend with oven greater
severity, to England and France and throughout
the continent of Europe The turbulent waves
of panic are indeed rolling high every where,
that almost any measure for relief, which might
be condemned in ordinary times of quiet and
prosperity, is justifed-demandcd Though at
first sight seeming little unconstitutional.
A word, as to the constituton-did the people
make it without question. Then, : in time
like this, the poice Of the people, quite unani-
mously expressed as whom they made it, though
counter to some of its provisions, is itself the
constitution. Where there is no sovereignty but
in the people, what can any constitution be, but
an expression of their voice
The suspension of specie payments, by the
banks in Philadelphia, Including the U. s. of N.
Biddle,] Baltimore and New York, and a sane
ton for the last, with years privilege, by its
state lcgislature--the great meeting at Detroit
the falling into the current with tho other cities,
Of the banks thore and the River Raisin bank at
Monroe--all, all demand of Governor Mason,
the very measure he has adopted.
The immediate Frightening up of the prospect
of better times, as was witnessed in Newly ork
on the adoption of decisive measures, will be the
effect throughout this state The truth is, (says
the Rochester Democrat, just as we believe,) we
have all got down to the foot of the HILL" after a
hurried avalanche and as soon as we can clear
away the rubbish, find our own feet, and get on
terra irma, the way VIC shall SO up again will be
a caution"