davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

son, Carson, Hill, Vaughan, Strange, Hale
OF Franklin, Woods, Hale Of Grayson, Spen-
Ger, Edmunds Of IL. Taylor, Sl:an. Nixon
Harrison, Smith Of Isle of W., Wright
Collier, Anderson, Newman, Hudgins, Ro.
gers, Garland, Cooper, cCauley, Johnston.
Alexander, Fitzgerald, Voolfolk, Almond,
Mccoy, Witcher, Venable, Stands, viii
liams, Moffett Coolies, lessee, Speer. Bare.
Rinker, Davis, Butts, Bailey of S., Har,
grave. Gillespie, Ripley, Gibson, and Stran.
ger-59.
Noes Messrs. Banks (Spesker,) Rives,
Stuart, Harper, Goggin, Campbell, Snod-
grass, Bland, Withers, Samuel OF Caroline,
Cox of Chesterfield, Servant, Hunter, Ball,
Dickinson, Smith Of GIL Smith ofGr. Null.
len, Bolts, Norris, McCsndlish, Davenport,
Carter. Lucket, Braden, Beard, Wiley
Benton. Murdaugh, Cooke, Brady, Fairfax,
Hubbard, Raymond, Dorman, Moncure, Jett
Samuels of w., Cunningham, May, and
Stanard-4l.
The bill as amended, was ordered to be
engrossed for a third reading.
WEDNESDAY, March l., 1887.
The following engrossed bills were read a
third time and passed-providing for the re-
demptior oil the Literary Fund-repe alino
an act reorganizing the Lexington arsenal
anu establishing military school in connex
ION with Washington college
THE BANK BILL.
On motion of Mr.. Harrison, tie House
took Up the bill increasing the Banking Ca
pital ofthe Commonwealth.
Mr.. IL then moved TO strike out the whole
bill, and insert in place the substitute SUBJ
.nllted by him the other day, which provides
Tor one new Bank with branches, and the in
crease of The capital of the present Banks.
Alter considerable CONVEX sation on the
propriety OF laying the hill on the table, in
which Messrs. May, Harrison, Wilson OF
b., Smith Of |. Of W., Murdaugh, Voolfolk
Hunter, Garland and S,anard, participated
on motion OF Mr.. Murdaugh, the bill wa.
referred to Committee ofthe Whole, anc
made the order OF the day for Tomorrow.
On motion of Mr.. McCandlish,
The House then adjourned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

Texas The Texas question was hap.
PLY terminated on Tuesday last, by the
adoption of the following resolution Of.
fered by Mr.. Segar-Ayes 81, Noes 3.
"Resolyed by the House of Delegates
of Virginia. That in the laying on the
table the resolution submitted some DAYS
since, proposing to instruct our Senators
and request our Representative. in Con-
yress to vote for the immediat recoeni
ton OF Texan independence, it was not
designed by this House to express an O.
pinion as to the proprie.y of said nea-
sure, or to make any impression on the
minds OF our Senators and Representa-.
tives that the General Assembly is op-
posed to the recognition of Texas but
that it was the wish and design Of this
Assembly to leave this subject entirely
to the Congress of the United States, to
adopt that measure whatsoever they in
their wisdom and Better information NAV
deem it proper and expedient SO to do"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

The Government paper Of yesterday con-
tains an Official letter from General Jesup,
embodying substantially the information
which had previously reached US thro' pri.
vate channels, and OF which our readers are
already in possession such as the meeting
with jumper and Alligator. SC, and the a
greemenl Oh the Indians 10 meet the General
at Fort Dade on the 18th instant. The is
sue OF that meeting, We trust, will be ter
minalion III the scenes which have, for the
last hfteen months, alternately distressed &
Disguised the country; which have cost the
lives OF many gallant soldiers and chivaIrous
citizens, not 10 speak of other painful conse-
quences, with scarcely a single, consoling or
redeeming circumstance. We shall hear
the result OF The conference in few DAYS.
General Jesup's letter encIoses one form
Col. Henderson, Of the Marines, commando
ing party OF Alabama volunteers and nouns
ted marines, giving an account of their op-
eraIions, which Gen. J. entirely approves.
The following closing paragraphs of Gen.
Jesup's despatch should be atlenliyely read:
Livery department and every individual
has fulfilled my utmost expectations. and
nothing necessary to be done has been left
undone.
GAS an act ofjustice 10 all nv preileces-
sors IL, command, ! consider it my duty to
say that the difficulties attending military
operations IN this country can be propsyly
appreciated only by those acquainted with
them. have had advantages which neither
OF them possessed, in better preparations and
more abundant supplies and found il i'm
possible 10 operate with any prospect of sues
cess until had est ablished a line of depois
across the country.
This IS service which no man would
seek with any other view than the more per-
torrance OF his duty distinction OF increase
OF reputation is out of the question and The
dIfhcsities are such, that the best concerted
Plaas may result 10 absolute failure, and the
best established reputation DO lost without
fault.
III have at any time said aught in dis
Parsgement OF the operations of others in
Florida, either verbally or in writing Off
cIaIiy or unofhcially, knowing the country
as now know il, | consider myself bound as
man OF honor solemnly to -fetraci it,
NAT. INT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

@We are requested to state that
EDWARD JOHNSTON. Esq, of Botetourt.
who is candidate for Congress, in this
district, will attend the March term OF
Augusta County Court, with the view
OF beco ming more extensively acquaint-
ed with the people, and OF making
known to them his political sentime hts,
by public address on the first day Of
the Court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

The House of Delegates has passed an
act to repeal the law of the last session
of the Legislature recognizing the
Lexington Arsenal and establishing a
Military School in connexion with
Washington College. We do not recol.
lect any circumstance that has transpired
at the present session which has caused
us more sincere regret. The scheme of
converting the expenditure now incur
red by the State. in the support of some
twenty or thirty soldiers for the mere
custody Of the public property at the
Arsenal. into fund for the education of
poor young men, who at the same time
would discharge all the duties of the
guard, was one which we have ever
consi iered most felicitous in its concep.
ton, and bene6cent in its purposes. Its
wisdom seemed to us to stand self, cons
mended in that ii effected two great pub
lie objects by one and the same expen-
diture-while its noble philanthropy
could not fail to enlist the feelings OF
every generous heart. But we have
been mistaken-not we are sure in the
merits OF the scheme, but in the appre-
citation we expected for it. BE it known,
too, that the blow by which it has been
stricken down has come from the SELF
styled Democracy-those who are eter-
nally Prating about the poor, but whose
sympathies are ever more conspicuous in
| their words than their actions-many OF
whom, we dare say, would not scruple
to vote for the annual appropriation Of
fifteen thousand dollars to the Univer-
sity.
The cadets were to have been select
ed equally, as far as practicable, from the
Senatorial Districts. from such as were
not able to procure an education by their
own means-so that the benefits of the
Institution would have been the same to
all parts of the Commonwealth. The a.
mount appropriated by the Legislature
yearly for the support of the Arsenal
guard is $4,000. This with the Gin
cinnati fund. which was given to Wash
ington College for the endowment of a
military prefessorship, would have edu.
Gated and supported something like thir-
ty young men. The Wings in the
House, with solitary exception. were
against the repeal of the law yet they
are called Aristocrats Col. Dorman
fought CALAMITY in its defence, but all to
no purpose.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

1t is rumored that the President will
refuse to sign the bill prescribing the
kinds Of money to be received in pay
meDts to the Government for land sales,
&c.--in other words, to repeal the Spe-
Gle Circular, as it is usually called. In
which case, as the bill passed both Hou-
ses by very large msjorities, trial OF
strength may be expected betwees Con-
gress and the veto power, in which the
latter is likely, for once, to come off Sc
cond best.-Nak. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

Congress which preceded it. What may
be said Of the acts which it has not left
unfinished. butperfected, it would puz-
zle prophet to tell at the time at which
this is written, the whole mass of bust
ness to be completed being, al the time
this paper was put to press, in state Of
suspense. except SO far as follows:
The General Appropriation Law had
passed both Houses. aud been sent to the
President for his appreciation.
The same with the Naval Appropria.
ton Bill.--Nat. Int. March, 4.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

should induce him to postpone it another
day. Mr.. Segar will have the floor
according TO parliamentary etiquette.-It
is understood that the friends of the res
olutions do not mean to discuss them. and
that as soon as Mr.. Sesar concludes they
will force vote upon them BY the ap-
plication of the Previous question.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

We have pleasure in placing before
the public eye the following triumphant
vindication Of II. A. WISE, the fearl.x,
arraigner of public wrongs. from the Vi.
tuperation aud calumnies with which he
has been assailed, through the press, by
those who in some cases misunderstood
and III others wilfully misrepresent his
character:-Nat. Int.
TUESDAY, MARcH2, 1887.
In SELECT COMMITTEES to inaaire into
the condition of the various Executive
Departments, sc. under the resolutions
OF the 18th of January
MIR. PEARCE moved the following
resolution, which was uNAN1MousLyn.
dopted:
Resolred unanimously. That notwi,h-
standing the highly exciting topics of
discussion which have come before TIN,
committee, aud their frequent and animal.
ing debates, the Hon. Henry A. Wtsr
as their chairman, has 20 all times So
conducted as TO entitle him to their
thanks, which are hereby accorded 10
him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

Ihe sererest day yd.-Tbe provision
mai ket was dearer this morning, than
we have ever known it. Beef, eighteen
pence per pound pork. 10 ditto; other
meats i'll poItion.-Smallest sized tur-
keys, ii shillings; ordinary do. two,
dollars good sized turkeys. 20 shillipgs;
chickens Ia sbillings the pair--and eve
ry thing else in proportion,-N. Y, Com.
Adp.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

George f. Dabney. principal of the
New London Academy. has received
the appointment of Professor of Ancient
Languages i'll Washington College, LEX
inston, Va MIR. ID. will enter upon The
duties Of the office at the commencement
Of the next session.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

Military Court Of Inquiry.-The FIRE.
derrick Herald. of Saturday, says:
owe understand that 1t is probable
this court will adjourn TO day and that
they will return their opinion to the
President. i'll substance, the same as il
was before. The opinion on Major G.u-
eral GAINES case we have not Yet heard.
1t is supposed that the decision will be
laid before President VAN buren,, as
General JAcKsoN's term has now so
nearly expired as scarcely to give him
time to act''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

On Friday last the Legislature Of Mary
land elected JOHN S. SPENCE Senator in
Congress fer six years from the 4th nf March
next. Dr.. S. is now in the Senate, having
heretofore been elected to serve out the re,
mainder OF the term of the late Mr.. COLDS,
BOROUGH
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

repose Augusta has already been too long
inactive; too long for her own fame-too
long Tor the interest OF the State and nation.
IL IS quite time she was fully aroused. Her
gigansic strength is OF no use unless she sx-
or" ~: Let her not fix upon herself name
las disgraceiul TO her as the cause to which
she will owe il will be injurious TO the coun-
try-the name Of "A Ithelstane the Unready. ,
A WING OF BOTETOURT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

The Tariff bill and Land bill have
both passed the Senate Of the u. States.
There is no probability, however, that
either have passed the House. The SEES
sion terminated on Saturday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

SINGULAR DEATH.-A woman burnt
herself to death in this city, the other
day, by letting the fire drop from her
pipe into her IaP-wbereby her clothes
became isnited past extinction. &a-This
should serve as caution to ladies, a.
gainst smoking with their clothes on
N. Y. Spectasor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

RUEL WILLIAMS has been elected by
the Legislature Of Maine, Senator of the u =.
s., in place Of MIR. DANA, who is in the
Senate by an Executive appointment.
There is every probability that The change is
for the better
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

oc- We give in this days paper Mr.. Van
Buren's Inaugural Address-The length of
Gen. Jackson's FareweH 1Hddress, and the
late hour of which il was received, prevented
its insertion in this paper. II shall appear in
our text
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

0o- We are Informed that the Barn of Mr..
Jacob Teaiord, of this county, was burned
down on Sunday nigh. last-A negro hoy
about twelve years old, who was living with
MIR. Teaford, has been committed tor the
deed upon his own confession. We have
heard no estimate OF the loss.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

United States g. Me1ico.-The SEN
ate have concurred in the report of their
Committee, by a unanimous vote, a
gainst the War Message of the Presi-
dent-forty six members present..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

The Committee Of Investigation the
Pennsy lvania Legislature have summon
ed a number of witnesses to appear before
them and give information respecting
the mode, manner. AID means by which
the Bank charter was obtained.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

a correspondent in Alabama SAYS, III at
1uoge 'here ''gets only $500, while
mead cook at one of their principal Ho-
1eis' OF steward Oh board Steam Boat,
receives 1850"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09
THE LEIGH RESOLUTIONS.

Mr.. Garland gave notice on Saturday
that he would call up the resolutions
ceosuring Mr.. Leigh On Monday, aud
mat no circumstance OF Consideration
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

Before this paper reaches the hands of
the readers OF it, the Twenty fourth
Congress will have ended its existence :;
Of which it may be safely said that it has
left more business unfinished than any
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

Thirty thousand dollars have been appro-
priated by Congress for the purchase Of the
writings Of Mr.. Madison for the use of the
United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09
SPECTATOR.
>STAUNTON-
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1887.

@kENToN HARrER will not be a
candidate at the ensuing election for the
House of Delegates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

The Legislature is not expected to
rise before the 9th instant. All the
important business is still before it.
we fear much will be left undone.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

The Missouri Bank bill has finally
passed the Legislature Of that state. The
capital is $5,0OO,000. This is Mr..
Benton's State -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09
w YNDHAM ROBERTSON.
RESOLUTIONS

~" vi eimoht-that neither Congress
nor the state Governments have any consti.
tutional right 10 abridge The free EXPRESSION
OF opinions, or the Transmission Of them
through the public mail.
Resoiped, That Congress do possess the
power to abolish slavery and The slave trade
In the District of Columbia.
ResolUed, That his Excellency the Gov
ernor be requested to transmit. COPIES of The
foregoing resolutions to the Executive of
each OF the States, and 10 each of our Sena
lots ana Representatives in Congress.
Inc resolutions passed the Vermont II. of
representatives on the 18th and the Senate
mittea by The Governor on the 7th February
long discussion ensued on MIR. Ravjy,s
motion ; IN which Messrs. Bayly of A., Da-
Wis, Randolph, Witcher, Booker, Davenport,
Miller, Edmunds Of H., Nav, Wilson Of
r., Moore, Hopkins and Wiley took par,
when the ayes and noes having been ordered
on motion of Mr.. Bayly of A. the House
agreed to take up the resolutions, by the fol-
loving vote: Ayes 80, noes 81.
Mr. Bay1y of a., then moved that the
coInmunlcstIon OF the Governor and the res,
to Select Committee.
Mr.. Bayiy offered some reasons in support
OF this motion, when Mr. Booker moved
That The resolutions be thrown under the IA,
bIe VIC 'a>
on This motion debate occurred. in which
u was opposed by Messrs MALLORY. Moore
bayly OF A., Davis, Miller and Riyes. and
supported by Mr.. Booker, who faalIy with.
drew the melton.
Mr. Wiley moved 10 lay the subject on
me table; but, after some remarks from
messrs. lunstall, Bsyly, Moore and Harri.
sou, Withdrew the motion, and on The motion
OF o Mr. bay'y to refer The subject to Select
committee, was agreed 10. and The following
gentlemen were appointed said Comm;,,sa |
nsssrs; Bayly OF A., RANDOLPH. Miller
May Kives, Garland, Slanard. Davis VIII
mel gay. M"oTe, Hopkiss, Mallory, Harrison
WASHINGTON COLLEGE
Oh motion Of Mr.. Dormap. the uous.
took up the bill, Oh IFS second reading
'nens'pg the act recognizing the Iex,no,on
fsena,' and establishing Military ScIonI
~ :" ash'ngton College, passed at the las,
Mr.. Smith OIL of w. moved the to,,ow
iBg substitute TO the bill: ''"
That the act entitled an act reoro,,;v;
me Lexington rsenai, and ESTABLISHING
MnIiary Scboo! in connection with wash
Ihg,on college, passed March 22d. 1896
ps r., 90 ana The sa'neis hereby repealde"
ms amendment was supported by Mes.
sfs' Smih OF !. Of W., Wilson of n Mil.
,er, ana Witcher, and opposed by Messrs
Dornan and Slanard and the ayes and noes
having been taken, ON motion of Mr. VII
son OF b the question was decided in The AZ
armaiiye, as follows: W VIC al a
:, Hyss-Msssss: PouIson, Powell. Byrd a
Boy Miller, Wilson Of b Turnbull. Mai, {
o'S' austin, Booker, McAllister, Richard r
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

The amendment Of Mr.. Bell to the Forti-
hcailon bill, providing for another dstribu-
ton OF the Surplus Revenue among the
States, was stricken out by the Senate, but
The House Of Representatives has refused TO
concur in the amendment, by a vote Of LOG 10
90. This occurred on Friday-so the prob
ability is that the Senate receded, or the
whole bill has been lost.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

The Surplus.-Mr. Bell has succeed
ed in the House OF Representatives, in
getting an amendment tackled to the ap-
preparation bill for Notifications provid-
ing for another distribution among the
States of the Surplus Revenue remain
ing in the Treasury over five millions
OF dollars on the lst Of January, 1888.
The measure was carried by s;nxipg it
to other amendments esteeme impor-
tant by the friends of the bill, and which
they had not the power Of disengaging
from it. What lis fate may be in the
Senate we cannot anticipate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES
:. SATURDAY, Feb. Is

% motion Of Mr.. Cootes, twas
=, NSsoi0ea oy me General assembly, That
the Board OF Public Works DO instructed to
cause survey and location to be made, by
some competent Engineer, of the Turnpike
Road from Winchester IN the county of
frederick TO Hafrisonburg in the county Of
Rockingham, authorized to be constructed
oy an act OF the General Assembly passed on
The 81 OF March. 1884; and that they report
the same with the estimate of the probable
cost thereof to the next General Assembly. :
ABOLITION.
MIR. Bayly OF A. moved that tho House
take up the commun ication of the acting Co.
vernon, presented on Saturday, inciosing
certain resolutions of the Legislature Of YER
mont, on the subject of Abolition. The
Governors letter and the resolutions arc as
follows az 90
ExEcuTIvE DEpA'r, Feb. 2l,h, 1887.
10 the House Of Delegates
transmit 10 the House of Delegates Ger.
tain resolutions adopted by the General As
sem6iy OF the State of Vermont, and for
warded TO me by the Governor of that State.
aeciaring-.Ist, that neither Congress nor
..o o,ate governments have any consitu-
tional right to abridge the free expression of
opinions, or the transmission of Them ,bromgh
the public mail /; and IDLY, tina, Congress do
possess the power TO abolish slavsry and the
slave trade in the District of Columbia.
Viewed, as conceive these proceedings
must be, as tho deliberate response of the
State OF Vermont, 10 the solemn Resolutions
OF The last General Assembly of Virginia.
requesting of the non slave holding States
the adoption OF measures "effectualIy TO sun
press Abolition Societies ;" and 10 make
.'penai the printing. publishing or distribut>
ing Oh newspapers, pamphlet or other pub
locations, calculated 20 excite the slaves Of
the Southern States to instruction and re
volt ;" declaring tina, Congress have no con :
stitut!onal power TO abolish slavery in the
District of Columbia" and that they "would
regard any act Of Congress having" such OBJ
Ject, las aftording just cause of alarm to the
slave holding States, and bringing the Union
into imminent peril''-it will be seen. that
the Resolutions from Vermont not only deny
our most just and reasonable reques, but, on
the contrary, spread over principles and
practices which we have denounced as SUBJ
versive of our rights, and endangering our
tranquility, the broad egis of Government
protection.
course so contrary to our just expecta-
tions, and SO little in unison with that sniri,
OF fraternal concord we So sincerely desire
10 cherish, cannot fail TO excite the painful
surprise Of the people of this Sta,e-alarm
the Tears OF every friend of the Union, and
engage your own most profound and anxious
reflections.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-11-23

=.
'''''- W.
'oe '''''S''
""'"--' 9''
""'e" va a.
tPh INC Gay !" 'NF''''''-- s#=' Ill., - -
Ceased ana MAJ III 49, "a Il go III ''1'i'o"
Selse VII Dc soo" 'es'P'r'' ana ""F country an
vance on"'" 10 her ~" "'" 'e1' "hP'r'!" Il ny
The n"ssf""s al 'h', III. ''' i''f" e"'''" Doe
tors ''h''H e'' ''''7' ''es ''i'Nr :" 'tHi"S
u" "'ds' '"''.'.' in '''''' q ''.''i
IL "ee'si'e'