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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16

The bill prescribing general regulations
Tor the Incorporation of Banks, passed the
House of Delegates on Saturday. A violent
struggle occurred in regard 10 the appoint.
meht OF Directors, which engendsred mach
warmth of feeling, and threatened scri,, s,v
The safety of the bill. One party insisted that
although the State might hold no s,ucs, in
the Banks to be created, still il was righ. and
proper, fer the security Of the -ofnn,l.i,y-
That the Government should have control
ing influence over them in the appointment
oi majority OF the Directors While tia
other party commended that The principle was
not only unjust ia itself, the stockholders be-
ing answerable in heavy penalties for the
proper management, oftheir institutions. the
direction Of which would thus be virtually
taken from them-bui that it would b. dan
serous to the purity of their administration
anu Inc puoiIc liberty, inasmuch as il might
be Inc means of converting the Banks in,o
political engines. The question was finally
settled by giving TO the Executive the an
f"' va iooi out v; nine OF The Directors
allowed TO mother Banks, and three out of
seven allowed 10 the Branches, with reser.
WALTON Of the power 10 take the appointment
OF majority of them at any time hereafter.
Objectionable as this pror ision is, however
II was pailiated somewhat in filing up a sub
sequeni blank, so as TO require Director to
he the owner OF al least Ten shares of st,ct,
This will insure TO the Banks The ap,n,int-
'Aeht os such persons only by the Govern
ment as have real interest in their con-
Germs, and thus operate 10 keep them free
from pariizan or improper management
Taken altogether, the bill is certainly ripid
IN It's provIsIons-more SO, perhaps, than any
law Of the kind in existence any where-but
nevertheless it may still be considered better
than denial of all increase OF the Banking
capital Of The Commonwealth.
The proposition TO give the appointment,
OF majority ofthe Directors to the Execu-
tive was lost by an equal divsion-s2 TO So
Tho bill is now committed TO the tender
mercies Of the Senate
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16
FRANCE.
Opening Of the Chamber-Aftempt ON the
KinU's T;Eo

Kings Life.
This being the day fixed for the o.
Pening ofthe Legislative Chambers, the
usual preparations were made for his
alsJesty's progress to the PaIais Bour
bon. Bodies of military were ia atten-
dance, as OH former similar occasions :;
but the severity Of the weather was such
that the ordinary crowd OF spectators at
the cavalcade was diminished to a much
smaller number than we have previously
remarked at this ceremony.
Within few seconds Of the ROYAL
cortege leaving the TuiiIeries, BY the
gate leading TO the Pont ROYAL, and
whilst the crowd assembled on the quay
were cheering the appearance of his
Majesty, young man, rather genteeIy
dressed, made an attempt on the King S
life, by firing pistol at him, which
happily did not take effect. The assas-
SID, IT is said, was SO close to the carriage,
IN which were the King and Dukes
d'Orleans and Nemours, that his Males
ty had full view of his person, and
was enabled to point him out to the Ma
tional Guards, who Immediately arrest
ed him, and conveyed him to the guard
house OF fhe chateau, without his max
ing any attempt TO save himselfby flight.
The feeling excited among the troops
and National Guards was such, that the
wretched youth was partly sacrificed
on the spot which he had selected for
the execution of his diabolical purpose
The Dukes of Orleans and Nemours
were both slightly wounded by the glass
OF The carriage window, which the ball
directed against his Majesty shivered to
atoms. During this scene the King ex.
hlo'ted the greatest GOODNESS and cour-
age; and the procession, Immediately
after the arrest Of The assassin, continued
its route to the Chamber without anv
other event marking its progress. Her
Majesty's carriage, in which, besides
the Queen, were Madame Adelaide, and
the Princesses, preceded that OF the
King.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16

which Messrs. McCandlish, Hunter, Sti,art.
Bolts, Stanard, Watkins, Gai land, Rantioi nh
and Murdaugh took part, the bill was pas
ssd.
air. MAY moved that the Bill prescribing
regulations for the incorporation Of Banks be
taken up
Mr.. WATKINS mo, ed that the bill lie on
inc 'ahie until to-lnarrow, stating that he
proposed to introduce a ryder to tho bill.
which he trusted would reconcile all parties.
The motion was agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. WATKINS the House
then proceeded TO act upon the rsporis of the
Standing Committees and the residue of III.
day was spent i'll their consideration.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16

The communication from the Court, Of Di-
rectoFs of the Western Lunaiic HospitsI.
transmitting the Report OF the Physician Of
That institution, was taken up on Friday last.
on motion of MIR. HARPER, and committed
10 the Committee of Finance.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16

President jackson denies to the People.
by their Representatives, the right TO ex-
anime into the management, of the Execu
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16
STAUNTON
LIGHT INFANTRY.

PARADE at your usual place on
w ednesday next the 22d inst. at | o.
clock, A. M. with arms and accoutre-
meots in complete order, and provided
with 10 rounds Of blank cartridges.
BY order,
JOHN Carroll, O. s.
Feb'y is, 1881
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16

The Powhatan contested election ,y,s
decided on Tuesday the 7ih, in favor,
OF the contesting member, Mr.. Hopkins.
by two votes. This has been most
troublesome and vexatious question:
Inc Committee which investig gated it
were engaged something like six weeks
the number of votes was over ONE
hundred-and the documentary evil
dence equal in volume to a wheeIbar.
row lead. The Report of the Commit.
tee itself was about one hundred na,es
OF manuscript, embracing sixty resoIu.
tions--which occupied the House
nine days. at an expense to the Com
monwealth of eight or ten thousand dol
lars. Assuredly it must be- the conyic.
ton OF every one that some other mode
ought to be provided for settling such
contests--Pu5lic economy demands it.
and we cannot doubt that the purposes
OF justice might be better attained bv
another tribunal. The House is too nu.
merous, and too excitable, for a patient
investigation, and inst decision. Of the
important questions which frequently
arise in such contests.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16
SPECTATOR.
-STAUN M.
THURSDAY, FEB. l6, 1897.

a Senator unmade, and a Judse made /,
on wednesday last, the Hou. RICH
ARD l.. PARKER. lately transferred from
the Judgeship OF the Winchester Cir
cult to the Senate Of the United States
was elected by the General Assembly a
Judge OF the Court Of Appeals in the
place of Judge CARR, deceased. Two
other gentlemen were put in nomina-
tion-Judge WIN. DANIEL. and the Hon.
john NJ PATToN. Judge Daniel hav-
Ing been dropped after the irst ballot,
the final vote stood for Parker 81, Pa,
ton %. Judge Parker, it seems. was
placed in adisagreeable predicament by
his over jealous friends he did no, de.
sire his election to the Senate hut am.
PIE amends have now been made him.
ny placing him in situation which he.
is known to have coveted. "Al:'s wyip
that ends well" according to the play
and we dare say the Judge thinks SO in
this case.-Dut that he had been blum.
"ered into the Senatorship, he might not
now be Judge OF the Court of 4 meals.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16

on motion of Mr. Pepdieton, the House
resumed The consideration of the report of The
COMMITTEE OF Privileges and Elections. on
The contested election between VIM. c. Sce,,
Powhatan. ' "
mo'lons TO amend The report were discus.
sod at some length.
message was received from the Senate.
.a'ipg lhat they bad passed the resolution of
VIE i,'qse' concerning proceedings in the
Mr.. May moved TO lay the report in the
fowhaian case on the table, for The purpose
OF considering The amendments of The Senate
in the case above referred 10.
MIR. RiYes boped, as the House was nearly
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14

FAsHIosABLE MovENENTs-ArFAIRs or HoSoR.-
On Monday last party set out for Canada for the
purpose of settling affair of honor in the usual way
among gentlemen during the present age Of cviliza-
ton and hair triggers. They two French gentle
men, merchants down town, and the quarrel arose
out Of some arbitration matter Of business In the
course OF the adjustment Of the parties said some
thing which the other considered insulting. The one
insuled replied-a challenge was given-seeonds Sc
lected-and letters of introduction given TO good
hands" in the garrison ut Montreal, by which the thing
will be settled CONNIE IL faui On Monday one of the
party started in the morning boat the other in me after
noon boat They may pass and repass each other in
the of the journey, but there will be ne inter-
course till the affair be quietly adjusted at the muzze
Of the pistol Each Of the gentlemen has efi pref
ty wife behind, but whether they know the business
cannot conveniently tell
Another Of honor took place the other evening
uader the bright beam Of the new moon. gentle
man, high in commercial circles, called upon another
at a late hour at night He walked up his antagonist
who was in bed, and brought him down to the port-
co, in shade Of which he demanded an apology for
some insult II was given after some hesitation, and
there the matter rested.
The affair between the French gentlemen we shall
herald as soon as properly finished Meantime we
extend the feeling Of sympathy towards their lovely
wives and beg these dear ladies not to take il to
heart. We don't think any special damage will come
to pass. Let them cheer up, dear souls kiss their
pretty children, read a chapter Of the Bble-a com
edy Of Moliere, copy Of the Herald and trust to
Providence. OH God how kind thou art to pretty
womeni
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14

PoUGHKEEPSIE, lUth July, 1881.
Mn. BESrETT,-I wish you would inform me
through your paper otherwise why your lnvlncble
Wave does not show herself TO be such by inviting
the Poughkeepse Loafer las yeu Workers have the
pleasure of calling herr TO measure oarsl assure
you that she is ready AT any moment TO give them
chance 10 recover her lost laurels
DO poke little soft soap into the Newburghers or
they will all die off with the hydrophobia as repor,
says that disease is contagious in the Highlands.
CONSTANT READER.
AsswER.-We have no doubt but the gallant fel-
lows of the "Wave" will soon be ready to let the
"Poughke, psie Loafer' have a chance to test their
metal We know this much that the ladies' OF New
York who have hitherto lived for, pra yed for, sighed
over dreamed of, and loved the Wave, are not salts
fed, and will not be satisfied ill another trial shall
determine who are to be the real boys on the bound
ing blow. Not long ago, sweet young creature,
who was half inclined give her hand to one OF the
Waivers, has again put il snugly iato her glove.
asked her why she could do such hard hearted
thing.
"Ohp said she, "Mr. B., | arm going to spend
week in Poughkeepse-I have strange longing to
see few gallant loafers there"
We advise the Poug hkeepsic loafers to prepare. If
we New Workers. can, we intend TO give them lick
inc vet on the placid face Of the Hudson-that is if
we don't ore, licked ourselves. In that case we will
take !, and be thankful. That's our philosophy.
PoL,cr, July is-Hghray Rooosry-Mr Ira
Dav. Mo 81 Chatham street, was attempted 10 be
robbed in avenue A on Wednesday night The thieves
are in custody.
Small Nofes-A Spectator in broken bank bills
has got into trouble He has purchased these rags,
and then under pretencs Of wanting large money
had got fhem exchanged. His name IL Loptus Lick
erstein, Dutchman. He will make his appearance
before the Recorder tomorrow.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14

II Two fine yeung gentlemen, in the flash of tri-
umph, came and showed us the silver goblet won so
beautifully by the Glide, in Tuesdays boatrace, from
the foot of Grand street. The boats were the Glide,
Pioneer, Swallow, John Lang, James Gulick, all
rowed with two ears ; three mile heats. The Glide
was owned and manned by three brothers of the
name Of Roberts, and they dashed along the little
craft in such spirited style that she glded in two hun
dred yards ahead of tho rest The Glide was built by
Mr.. Crolus, the builder Of the celebrated WAVE the
fastest boat in the word-except the Poughkeepse
oafer. The three mile race was done in Il minutes,
out to the buoy-5 back.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14

NExr GovERSoR.-Therea two candidates up for
next Governor in "our party" Marcy retiring to pri-
waite life or 10 England. Samuel Beardsley and Ma
thsnel r. Talmadgc talked of already at Albany.
Mr. Beardsey is the favore Of all the western Safe
~ Fund interest," his brother very clever man, being
a president Of a bank and leader among the bubble
6Hsnciers Of the west He is the same individual
who, on the removal Of the deposits cried ont in 1884
on the floor Of Congress perish commerce perish
credit, sooner than return the deposits 10 the United
States Bank" He is enjoying the fall fruition
of his wishes or predictions. Commerce has perish
cd-credt has persisted, and the public deposites
amounting to s500O0, 900, instead Of being returned
to the United States Bank, will never be returned to
the government to which they belong. Mr.. Boards
ley favor II shin plaster csrrcncy and against
national bank and specie payments.
The other candidate, N. p. Tallmadgs, is the ia
vorite Of those who are friendly to a resumption o.
specie payments by a national bank. He will b
supported by all tn, healthy commerce Of the state
and It is probable may put our party" hors dn com
bai. On
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14

The Prince and Princess now left me to my cog'ta-
tons, saying they would be with me whenever would
entertain the wish.
After the first cotillon was over, was introduced
to the beautiful sisters, and had the pleasure and
honor of dancing with them frequently during the
evening.
who is that gentleman without stock on his
neck 2" asked Lucietia, one of the beautiful twins.
l wished for the Prince and he asked what want
ed. told him. He informed he.
she is West Indian" said to Lucretia, sand is
stranger here"
"What pity! Now do you know, think there is
something generous and noble about that gentle
man?"
"Why do you think So Lucretia?"
"There is an air Of carelessness about hm-and he
looks sadly. Sadness is always accompanied with
high and generous impulses"
"You are right, my beautiful one He is all you
have described hisl-bat he has one fault"
"And what that?' asked Lucretia.
"He wears no stock" said l.
"That very circumstance raises him in my estma-
ton" replied Lucretia-"for il is the fashion of his
country-and like man who adheres to the
toms of his home"
A good supper, where raspberries flowers and pound
cake, made great display, put the company in high
spirits Champagne too, circulated freely, and wit
kept pace with wine.
81 am tired Prince" said |.
"Go and wait on the pretty sisters, said he.
took the hint, and like one of the cavaliers of old
Spain, placed myself at the back of their chairs and
served the fair guests with the best that the table a
forded
The boat got back to the landing was
about to nge the east with her rosy fingers to
fashionable phrase. l looked round for my noble
friends. They had gone. The party soon dispersed
and walked slowly home through the silent streets
well satisfied with the nights adventure.
Excursions like these are right. They are phlose-
phcal and promotve of social intercourse in a way
that all the bad feelings of nature are rePressed
The pretty girls too, SO happy Their beaus ought
to get up every week party like this Water ex-
cursions and colllion parties are just as genteel
and conducive to pleasure as gadding OIL TO the
Falls or to Saratoga The age of reason, and the
sway of fair woman upon in full force In after
times the summer of 1897 will be called the Exclusive
Fra. Think of that.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14
Nv the Express Mail.

Advices are received from New Orleans to the 9th
of July.
The 4th of July went Of in that city with great
cclat. Long thermometers, says the Picayune, are
wanted! The heat has been excessive
Cotton has advanced in Mobile half cent in con-
sequence Of the scarcity Of the article. The planters
are invited 10 bring in their stock.
General Jesup was at Black Creek, Florida, on the
Sd inst attending to the health Of the troops, &c.
On the morning Of the 9Th instant fire broke out
in Queen street. Charleston, and was only arrested by
the blowing up of several houses in succession Eleven
buildings were destroyed. Among those blown up
was the Quaker meeting house.
One Thsophilus Fisk, Unversalist preacher, at
tempted to call meeting in Charleston on the 7th
inst in order to put down the banks. He is cons-
derable orator. The mayor WIS called 10 the chair,
and the whole matter turned against Mr.. Fisk Some
one in the crowd struck the agiiator.
TALLMApoE's LETrER-CoRREcTIoS.- learn
that neither Saul Alley nor Stephen Allen have put
their respectable signatures 10 the Tallmadge letter.
They probably think, the party has got itself into
scrape let the party get itself ont Of scrape. Mr..
Alley has not been a visitor at Tammany Hall for
three years, neither has MIR. Allen. They saw our
party" going to the devil long SINCE they thought
as we did, |" if men will 60 the devil the best way
is to let them 60 on their own hook That's all.
We trust that this correction will be ample enough
to satisfy the gentlemen named. If they bring an in
dictment against us, our friend Mr. Haggerty did,
we shall also plead guilty"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14

~ II il proposed TO call a Convention Of delegates
from the various tribes Of Indians to assemble At Wash
ington We shonld like be there and hear the speech
IS Get il up; whether il does any good or not /, will
b. fine affair
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14

New York PILoTs.-To conceal the stupid and
INDECENT management Of the overgrown, broken
down, fungous Wall street press and their loafer
news boat establishment, the Courier and Enquirer
is out in false and abusive article on the New FORK
Pilots.
"We are informed" says the Courier shat the N.
York Pilot Boat Franklin, attempted TO run down the
New Jersey Pilot Boat Dolphin, off the bar on the
9Th instant and was foied only by the luffing up OF
the latter. We are also informed that Mr.. Night
Smith, Jersey Pilot, while peaceably walking the
street. assaulted and beaten the 9Th instant,
al the foot of Roosevelt street. by Of the
New York Pilots, several of whom were present. one
of them at least belonging TO the Pilot Boat lRdepend
ence, for no other alleged cause than that he was q
New Jersey Pilot"
We assert, unesuvocally and unhesitatngly, tina,
this statement is false in both particulars and is
prompted solely by feeling Of revenge against
the New York PIlsis whose boats out sail the Wall
street news boats and the New Jersey loafer Pilot
Boats and board vessels in hurricane and bring up
the earliest foreign intelligence. they had only the
jersey pilots to contend with, who too terate to
understand the value of newspaper-we should see
no such spiteiul ebuliiions.
The Franklin might possibly have come near, say
within quarter of mile, of running down the creep
ing Dolphin, and the Dolphin was undoubtedly so
much frightened at her velocity as she came bound
ing along all covered with foam Of spray, that she
luffed or loaed on, of the way quick possible,
but we distinctly deny that the Franklin had any idea
OF running her down.
Nothing is more probable than that Jersey pilo
got into some stupid row, and handsomely
licked, as he deserved to be-but no New York pilot
would disgrace himself by Hsggng Jersey loafer
unless he saw him insult lady, or commit some such
outrage
twill take more than the whole, corrupt, swindlng,
Wall street press to put down the manly, spirited and
energetic New York Pilots and elevate the long sided
oafes of New Jersey at their expense. They will 90
ahead, and beat them aIl--news boats-plo, boats
winds, waves, storms and hurricanes.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14

They have a Bennett street IN Boston. When will
our illusious corporation pay vs. similar compliments
here
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14

CT' lncendiarisms are still frequent at Boston,
Hanging is the only remedy.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14

A NATURALIST AND SAvAN.-If Audubon, thefsmous
naturalist understands the language Of birds, and can
hold chit chat with the eagle and the vuture, just
as Familiarity as would with pretty wsman there
a modest saran at West Hoboken who has an equal
power over the sweet honey bee that enblem Of all
that is soft and keen in creation. Francis Kelsey
keeps Honey Garden at that place, across the rvcr
which is one If the wonders of the day. he nus
swarms of bees which he trains, talks TO- ADVISES,
and rules with far more tact and effect than my friend
Mr.. Van Buren, rules the Kitchen Cabinet lie sent
me- the other day, beautiful glass case hiled with
virgin honey in the pure honey comb, which the de-
lcious little bees made, at the word OF command, ex-
pressly for me.
The process was this Mr.. Kelsey prepared
beautiful glass case in the shape of small house,
with gable ends to it, in the style of the Dutch archi-
lecture. To the side wall of this glass house Mr. X.
attached a card written on piece of blue paper
He then called the beautiful little bees, buzxng and
singing, to come to him The stately Queen attended
by her men at arms their sngs reSle, approached.
"Please your majesty TO read this card, said he:-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14
This box is TO be filled
with one comb only. and sealed !,
against this card, for :
Mr.. JAMES G.. BENNETT.

On beholding this special request, the Queen Bee
and her attendant men at arms futered and buzzed
again, as much as to say
"We'll do any thing reasonable you want us TO do
for dear Rennetr-'cause why? He will give one Of
his dear delightful editorials-besdes, he loves the
ladies'
Upon this, the bees again went 10 work-buzzed off
to the woods-wandered from flower 10 Hower-col-
lected honey from the heights OF beautiful Weehaw-
KEN and, few days, filled the comb up 70 the very
rafter.
We have now this honey house in our possession,
exactly as we have described it, and any pretty dy
fond of the works of nature, can have sight at
calling at our Office.
We mean to visit this Honey Garden in day or
two and give fall description of it. for the benefit Of
the ladies.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-14

On reading these lines the Queen and her attend
ants futtered in JOY, and went TO work at once. In
the space of few days, they filled the whole box
with three beautiful honey combs, and laid them tr-
angularly in the body f the tiny building. When this
was finished, Mr.. X. then attached the following card
in blue to the glass roof, forming an angle of as de-
erees with the main buildng:-