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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

Of Inquiry in Frederick, (MJ.) in IN.
presence OF a large concourse OF ladies'
and gentlemen. 1t occupied near three
hours on Thursday in the delivery.
The first part was in relation to the
publication Of his letter. which he con
|, tended was not against the rules and ar
ticles of war, and that it was done in
defence ofhis reputation. He next con-
tended that his operation did not inter.
fere with the arrangements of General
SCoTT, as the latter had attempted to
show. lie bore down OF General Scorr
with some severity.
On Friday, General GAINES resumed
his defence, at 10 o'clock, and occupied
till between IL and l. The defence has,
during great part oft, assumed con-
troversial character between Generals
GAINES aud Scorr. the former of HON
persisted. throughout his defence, in call
ing ;he latter his AccUsER and in repeli-
ing the imputation Of having been RES
cuED by General ScoTT. He maintain
ed that the war had been put an end to
by himself, and that it would have been
grossly improper for him TO have left the
scene Of action until General ScuTT ar
rived in person TO take conmand.-Her-
aid.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02
COUNTY DISTRIBUTION.

Monday (the 20,h) having been con-
samed in the consideration of the Sen.
ate's amendment TO the Louisa Rail
Road bill. the resolution Of instruction
to the Select Committee on increasing
the Banking Capital with the amend
ment of Mr.. Peter. pledging the interest
OH the stock created BY the surplus fund
to County Distribution. was not taken
on until Tuesday, when with the leave
OF the House Of Delegates. the amend
ment was withdrawn. Mr. Peter an
nounced it 10 be his purpose TO intro
duce the proposition again in distinct
form, and that he withdrew it only be-
cause he was not disposed to DELAY the
action of the Committee and the House
on the Bank question. The instruction
to the Committee was then agreed to,
which is in the shape first presented by
MIR. STUART. as follows:
"Resolved. That The Select Commit
tee on Banks be Instructed 10 prepare
and report one bill. providing for an in
crease Of the Banking Capital of the
State. to the amount Of five millions of
dollars. by investing in the new stocks
$4,000 600. on behalf of the Common
wealth odt of the surplus revenue of tine
United States, aud by individual sub
scriptions to the amount of s., sou, 900. +"
The Select Committee obtained leave
to sit during the sessions of the House.
p. S. The Bank Committee reported
bill on Saturday, for the creation Of
four Inde pendent Banks, to be located
respectively at Richmond, Petersburg.
Norfolk and Lynchburg, and for an in
crease Of the capital of the existing
Banks. designating the amount of indi-
vidual capital to each, and their proper
ton of the Surplus investment, accord
ing to the instruction OF the House. MIR.
Harrison gave notice that he would on
Monday move a substitute, creating but
one new Bank instead of four. The re-
port Of the Committee was ordered TO
be printed,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

The London Morning Chronicle thus
speaks OF the United States "We are struc k
with the extraordinary fact that the mcr>
camille community Of the United States ha We
been able to sustain themselves in the fact of
the specie measures of the General Governs
ment, the like of which are without paral-
lei in history. Ifihe British Government
had acted, or were now Ia act, toward their
commercial interests for one month as the
American Government: has done towards
their merchants for The last six months, all
England would have been bankrupt, and a
general revolution would have taken place
long since"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

1t is said that the correspondence in
the Treasury Department. at which the
sub committee have had peep, dis
closes the fact that many of the Deposi,e
Banks placed their claims to share of
the Public Money distinctly on party
grounds, and that other Banks were
opposed on the same grounds. This is
nothing more than we expected. 1t
would indeed have been remarkable il
the Administration should have suffered
that TO be the solitary instance in which
IFS practice has not given the lie to its
professions.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

Ii has been ascertained that out OF l2S
women in Paris who attempted TO COM
init suicide, FL. or about one-sixth, were
induced to do SO by the lll-treatmeul
and bad behaviour Of their husbands.
Suicide is said to take place most fire.
Iquently between the ages Of twenty Sc
ven and forty years Of age. 1t is diff
cult to account for the commission of
this crime so revolving TO reason at the
very time of life when the intel!ec,
SHOULD be in its full vigour. The crime
is one suited in its character to the over
excitement of youthful years or the des-
pair of declining age, and can only be
palliated by excessive folly or unqualifi-
ed madness.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

Richmond Ci,cuif Court BiH-The Sen
nie and the House of Delegates have been a.
musing themselves with small game OF
Battle door and Shutllecock The sub
Jecs OF The play was the Richmond Circuit
Court bill. The Senate having amended the
bill, il was returned TO The House for its
concurrence. The House disagreed TO the
amendments, sDd sent it back The Senate
then insisted on its amendments. The
House, in turn, insisted 90 its disagreement;
and the Senate then rcceded. So the bill has
become law in the shape il originally pass
ed the House.
Tho object OF the Ssnais's amendments
was 10 obviale the creation Of new Circuit
by making Richmond city and Henrico
compose the 7th circuit. ond distributing the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

r NJ. Whitney, who was arraigned at
the bar OF the House of Representatives for
contempt in refusing to answer the inierro-
gatories of The Investigating Committee, has
heen discharged. This is right, unless the
House were determined to punish The greater
offender, Gen. Jack son, also Messrs. Wise
add Peyton offered TO prove thai the cons
tempt was preconcerted 10y the President
and the other parties, but the House refused
10 hear The testimony.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

No Flour eaten herc.-The good PEG
pie of Marblehead. Mass have got up a
subscription paper, the subscribers to
which agree not to use wheat flour OF
bread, until the price of flour is reduced
to SIS per barrel, and then the barrel TO
be OF full weight! Ii is their intention
to follow the example set by our sircs in
i773, when it was written over the
doors OF the Wings, No tea drank here, ;
and emblazon over their doors "No flour
eaten here
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02
IOaeM, EaEkgE?
q B.A.1 GsAETg.
BEING desirons Of removing TO the west,
[ will sell the

2 l. A n / A L / O n
on which ] reside, lying within three
miles Of Lexington. Oil the road to Staun-
ton, and adjoining the lands of William
Lyle, VIM. Davidson, Ramsey's heirs,
Hyde's heirs and others, containing up.
wards Of 400 acres, about 2i0 cleared,
the rest finely tifnbersd, and more than
one BALI Of the cleared land in clover or
grass. There is a fine watered MEADOW
that can be enlarged to 80 acres, with
plenty of water, and a young Orchard OF
select fruit. The farm is one of the best
grazing farms for its size in the county.
The buildings are NEW BRICK
DWELLING HOUSE, d first rate
BARN. aud all necessary out houses
1 is deemed unnecessary TO say more, as
those ishing TO purchase will no doubt
view the premises and decide for them
selves. WtLLIAM INGLlS.
January 30, iS37.--5t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02
WIN. II. RoANE, ESQ. has been an

WIN. H. RoANE. Esq. has been APP
pointed Postmaster of the City of Rich
mond, in the place of Col. JAMES P.
PREsroN. resigned. The resignation of
Col. p. is understood TO have been ow-
ing to requirement Of the Postmaster
General that he should become a resident
of Richmond. His family reside in
Montgomery county, and consequently
he was often absent from his office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02
II. STATES g. MEXICO.

The Senate's committee on Foreign
Affairs have reported adversely to the
measure of reprisals, recommended by
the President against Mexico. They
are for awsiting the result of proper
representation Of our grievances TO tha,
Government. a, stipulated in the exist
ing treaty between the two countries.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

RUMoR.-DEATH OF O'CoNNELL.-
The Boston Galaxy states that informa
ton has been received in that city, via
Halifax, OF the death of DANIEL O'CoN-
NELL. All Dublin was in mourning,
the shops shut, and the merchants meet
ing as though each had lost friend
His age was siXty-four.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

Gen. Mexican, one of the Senators from
Pennsylvania, who was confined TO his room
by indisposition when the Infamous EXpun-
ging Resolutions we're adopted, has written
a letter to The Legislature Of his State, ex-
pressing his decided ,iisapprobatnn OF that
Unconstitutional proceeding. The letter
created quite "a sensation. and was refused an
entry upon the Journal, by a vote ol63 10 "a.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

SOMETHING NEw.-A Committee OF
the Massachusetts Legislature have re-
ported bill authorizing the Governor to
appoin! practical experienced Farmer.
TO make an agricultural survey of the
Commonwealth, and to make detailed
report every six months. The sum of
So 500 to be appropriated to the pur-
pose
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

four remaining counties among the adjacent
circuits. This arrangement was loudly
prete. ted against by the members from those
circuits, as inlliciing on their constituents
the came evils which it was the object OF the
bill TO remedy as regarded the people of
Richmond
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

Capital punishment abolished in NeW
Hampshue.-The Legislature, of New
Hampshire during the late session, have
enacted law, which virtually, unless in
very extreme cases. aboiishes capital
punishment. Its Discretionary with the
judge whether the culprit shall be hang
ed or be imprisoned for life.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02
New. YoRK Feb "a

A THOUSAND DOLLAR Ox.-A great
OK fattened by William Felt, Esq, of
Madison county, was sold to Sandy
WEIGH, who keeps the great eating
house corner of Broad way and Ann street
and Mathew Harpel, OF Washington
market, for the round sum of ONE THous-
AND DOLLARS. 1t was estimated that
tue quarters meat would weigh five
hundred pounds ch.-Jour. of Com.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02
LAND FOR SALE.

1 SHALL offer for sale, on Monday the
9th OF March. the Plantation whereon
u now reside. being situated on both
sides OF the Long Meadow Run, in Au-
gusta county, Va, about niue miles east
Of Staunton. and six miles north of
Waynesborough. and adjoining the lands
OF John Thompson, John Wine and
others, containing by estimation 22S a.
eres. There are about 100 or 100 acres
cleared, aud under good fence, and gen.
orally well set in clover, and about Is
acres of timothy meadow, with five new
er failing springs. The wood land is
well timbered, and of excellent quality:
the Improvements are good and conye-
kzsA nient Dwelling House g. Kitch.
|s..sM en-, with a Cellar, Meat house,
Spring house, Barn, Horse Sta
bles. &C.: also, first rate Orchard of
best selected fruit OF Apples, Cherries
and Peaches.
1t is deemed needless 10 enumerate
further, as suppose any one wishing to
buy will view the premises before
they purchase, which will be shown by
the subscriber living on the place. The
terms will be made known on the day
Of sale.
JOHN GROVES.
March ?, 1897.
@%Rockin CHAM Reg. insert till sale.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

&&The paper OH which the Spectator
has been printed for several weeks past
is OF quality SO inferior as to require an
apology. The grievance. we hope, will
soon be remedied
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

Look out for Counterfeit Notes.-On
Saturday evening last, several counter
felt notes, purporting to be ten dollar bills
Of the United States Bank of this city,
were passed to different store keepers
in the Northern Liberties. They are
said to be well executed, and require
good judges to detect them Phlad.
Gaz.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

The ST. Louis Republican, oftbe 9th
Jan. states that Gov. PoINDExTER is
dead. The wounds received by him
from fall al Hotel in Natchez, Prov
ed fatal to his life, after bis friends had
begun to entertain strong hopes of his
recovery.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

The bill TO increase the Military es-
tablishment of the United States, which
has passed the Senate, increases the ar
my to $4,000. about double lis present
number.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02
A CARD.

DIR. KEMPER having iscated HIM
self in Greenville. offers his professional
services to the people Of that place and
vicinity. His office is opposite the
Greenvilie Hotel.
March g, 1897
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

A bill has passed the Senate ofthe u
nited States, prescribing death as the pun
ishment for the crime of burning any of
the public buildings fthe Govarnmen mt.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

The dwelling house of the Hon. HEN
Ry A. WISE, Of the Eastern Shore of
Virginia, was destroyed by fire few
days since.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

The Military Court of Inguiry.-On
Thursday last Major General GAINES
commenced his defence before the Court
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

JUDGE SAvAeE-A LESSON FOR DEM
AGooUEs.-There seems 10 be Just re-
tribution in the disgrace which has re
Gently fallen upon Judge Savage of New
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

'Augusla" was received TOO late fur
insertion in this days paper. twill appear
in our next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

Afellow who lately hung himself in
dungeon in n. Y. left the following
written upon the wall;
ISN'T this better Than, bothering jury? 2"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02

The Texas resolution promises TO be-
come rather pest to the House Of Del
esates. Another effort was made on
Saturday to take it up. which failed
the ayes and noes being called, by a ma :
jority Of IL. Notice was given imme-
diately that the motion would be IT..
newed on Monday, and. it is under
stood, will be repeated from day to day
until direct vote can be had on the
question. In order TO crafty the friends
o! the resolution in that particular and
to terminate the strife, we know that
several voted on Saturday in favour of
taking it up, who are opposed to any
action by the Legislature on the subject.
Their purpose was to move at once its
indefinite postponement. 1t is clear TO
our mind that the House will not adopi
the resolution, and we are therefore sur
prised at the persinacity OF its advocates.
Every considerate friend Of Texas, we
should think, ought to be satisfied to let
the resolution sleep on the table, mas
much as all the indications are unfavor-
nble to its adoption. At the same time,
il it could be regarded as a question of
feeling alone, we have no doubt it would
pass the House unanimously.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-02
RECOGNITION OF TEXAS.

On Wednesdays Mr.. Seger moved to
take up his resolution in favor of the
recognition Of the independence Of Tex
ss. but such was the opposition mani
tested to any action on the subject by
this Legislature that ne withdrew the
motion. On Thursday. however, the
motion was renewed, AID the resolution
taken up for consideration. when after a
good deal Of discussion, il was again laid
on the table by a small majority.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-10-19
OFFICIAL VIGILANCE.

The following iustsncs Of oGieial vixilance
% referred 70 By Mr.. syard. in his late speech
IN tho senate:
There is one case among these which
1 cannot suffer 10 pass without more
particular notice. exhibiting, - il does.
q curious feature in tho details Of OIL
cial vigilance. II is that OF Francis p.
Blair. the editor Of the Globe. who was
the surety Of Samuel B. Crockett, OF
Frankfort. Kentucky. The balance due
from Crockett on the LIST Of April, lS22,
was 81 .39o 81. and the following note
Is appended to the case:
Suit ordered. and judgment obtain
ed May. 1924, for 81 .s27 OF; credited
by SBi ~. penalty RENTED by Post
master General. leaving balance a,
stated; application for relief refused by
the Department. December 30. 1925.
feri focias issued and returned March,
1876; no estate found; information was
sought by the Department relative to
the parties. November 30. 1885; refer.
red 10 the district attorney. December
80. 1888, also wrote TO him February
IL, 1897"
So that il seems. Mr.. President,
here Is case originating in ls:,2, more
than fifteen years ago. in which judg-
ment was obtained more than thirteen
years ago. and we are grsvely told that
on the Both OF November, 1895, the
Department was seeking information
relative TO the parties. when ono ri
those parties, Francis p. Blair, the sure
ty, was living under the very eyes Of
the Government. in habits Of daily so.
cial and political intercourse with the
President. and with the head Of the De-
partment, and receiving thousands OF
dollars as the printer Of the House Of
Representatives; and yet the official
eyes OF the Department could not see
him,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-10-19

Out Ten millions Of Dollars" and
insert Seven millions Of Dollars" no
the amount 20 be issued. Negatived.
Ayes 102. Nays LEI.
MIR. Legarc moved 10 reduce the in
terest to 2 per cent. instead Of q per
cent. per annum. Rejected. AYES W,
Nays i27.
Mr.. Rhrti moved To recommi, the
bill 10 the Committee OF Ways and
Means, with instructions 10 report /.
bill incorporating bis amendments. Re.
Jected without division.
The question was then taken on con.
curing with the Committee Of the
Whole on their amendments as amend.
ed. and carried in the Affirmative
Yeas l23. Nays 80.
The question then being on order.
ing the Bill to be engro,sed and read
third time, il was carried in the af.
firmative. Ayes l27, Nays %.
The Bill was then read third time
and Passed.
The House adjourned at a quarter
before 9. ID.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-10-19
ELECTIONS.

PENNSYLYANIA.-Tho returns are no,
yet complete, but so far a. received, they show
q very great ehangs 10 public sentiment ~
gainst the Van Buren, party, since the slee,ion
last fall. This last House Of Representatives
Of PsnnsyIvsnia consisted Of ~ Van Buren,.
and only % whis members. The Van Buren,
majority in the beIt Legislature, IL l. sseer-
tanned, will not exceed 10 or II, This is
the best evidence that one year more will Fl.
feet complete political regeneration Of Penn
sylvania.
10 Philadelphia the whiy ticket was elected
by the unprecedented ma witty 81 2, 700 votes,
Las, year, the majority "a, 100 4 gain Of
1000 IN that city alone, in one year.
In Philadelphia county, ono whis membsr
- elected add Van Bursuiies the average
Van Buren, majority being s0ou, l5O-lasi
year, nssrly I, 900.
N adams county, the Whig candidates are
elected by about 900 majority.
Lancaster, WING majority about ! 9 900.
Buek,-two wings and t~o Van Bureuitss
elected.
Dsuphin - hiE nsjori,y $50.
in franklin, Delaware, Chester, AIlsgha,
~, Somerset + Cambris, Lebanon, Erie, Msr-
Ger, Beaver, and Huntingdon: counties. the
Whig candidates we're elected
10 Bsrks, Fsyst,s, Lsbigh. Montgomery.
Northampton, Washington, York. snd Bedfosd
oOuotiss, The ' b candidates we're successful.
adams Frsnklia, spd Cumberland have
elected twe Wing ssoaiors Beaver. Butler,
snd Mercer, D. Crawford and Erie L.
r. 8. The latest sssosnts frnsn Penssyivsais
make e highly probable ths, ~ whigs viIl
hsys r~sjosisy ia bo'h brsashss q ths L-gisls-
ture a TIE s,sie Il is ssesrtsiaed 20 esrtsin,y
shss hey elf hsve u,-jority - The sensts. md
TAs Fsturss fog ~ iouse. - f.r - resolved,
give 80 Wings % ~ Vsa liarta.
cEoRGiA.- Returns from n counties
nsks qus,s certain that Cansr. The whlr
ssndksts. hes bssa siseisd Goysrnor, ssel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-10-19

The Winchester virginian has read out
OF the Democratic church, the editor OF the
Richmond Enquirer, and others of the 'Coa-
ssrvatirs" party, because they Sustain the
Banks in their struggle against the Govern
ment," &e.--has denounced all ~ wings
and as enemies and traitors to the Democratic
party, who voted for Allen. as public prin-
ier--and seems 10 think il vile hsresy in oil
who oppose the financial schemes Of the Presi.
dent. What will the virginian say in rels.
ton to the eourse Of the Hon. JAMES NJ.
MAsosl He Il . Conservative--he .'sus-
iains the Banks, in their strug gle against the
Government" and il is believed, supported
Allen. for public printer, in opposition 10
the editors Of the Globe. Does he come
within the range OF the virginiss's denunci-
stions' Is he too q Wing '--or il no still
call that original fancy painted him"-a
pure, unallo.ed Van Buren, Democrat;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-10-19

UNIVERSITY OF yIRGINIA.-This In
'tiiution continues in the highest state Of pros
Perity, notwithstanding the pressure OF the
times. A letter TO tho editors Of the Rich
mond Wing, dated the 27th September. states
that there were shen 200 students although
not that number Of matricuiates--the latter
amounting at that time to between 10 and
100. The law class is larger than usual at
this early period Of the session. Il numbers
above so. Since that time (adds the whig)
we understand the number has increased
largely, and is now as great as it wa, at this
period OF the Last session.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-10-19

APPOINTMENTS nv THE PRESIDENT.
ny md via ~ sdsies s-,d eonseai II Ne ssaafs
John Mckinley, 10 be oss q The Associate
Justices q the SuPFCms Court q the United
States.
Henry D. Cilpin, 70 b. Solicitor oftbs Trea-
sury.
John ?. nuval, 70 BE- Secretary for the Ter
ri,ory q Fiorida.
samuel ~. DuvsI. n be Marahal fos the
Middle District u Flor,da
Iheodore s. Fey, 70 Be Secretary Of the Ls-
gation % The Uaiied States 81 ne Court ~
Hs Majesty The King q Prussia.
BeajAmia Hush, 70 b Secretary Of The L.
Esilon - ths Uuhod States saaf Hss Britanle
Majesty.
tsmss HaxvsIl. 70 b nsll.F ssd Fs6ssF q
As bgsneh Nina ssfsw OEisz.a.