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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12

A bill has been reported from The Sc
lect committee on the subject of increas-
ing the Banking Capital of the Com
monwealth for establishing general reg
ulations for Banks hereafter to be incor-
porated, with a view to guard against
excessive issues, and secure the sound
ness of the currency ; also, bills for the
establishment of Independent Banks a,
Norfolk, Petersburg, Lynchburg and
Richmond. Several bills for the en-.
largement of the capital of existing
Banks, and the establishment Of branch.
es, are in course Of prepar alton by the
Committee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Jan. 8. 1887.

~ SH'on hGfARIh EnT, Jan. u, 1881
SIR: 1 seize The earliest occasion TO in .
form Congress Of the measures adopted by
lhis department since the LIST instant, in
compliance With The 18th section Of the acl
regulating "she derosiles of the public mo-
ney."
The balance in the Treasury on that day
which was subject TO be apporlioned among
the different States, has, on the principles Of
the act, as construed by the Attorney Gener.
al, and explained in my last annual report,
been asteriained TO he S37 1853 $50 81.
The division Of this sum, in detail, among
The several States, may be seen in the docu.
men, annexed, (A) and, including Mich,
gan, equals 1927 ,445 10 10 each electoral
vote.
10 consequence Of The proceedings Of the
last convention in Michigan, ard The views
expressed concerning them by the President
OF the United States, in his recent message
communicating those proceedings 10 Con
gress, together with the provisions OF the bill
now pending in one House on this question
The Department has supposed her situation Sc
lar changed since November as TO justify the
assignment 10 her of share OF the public de
posiics, subject, however, entirely 10 The ia,
iure decision OF Congress upon the propriety
OF this step
The payment Of The share assigned Ia
Michigan will, therefore, he postponed ill
some expression OF opinion shall be given by
Congress, which may either sanction its be.
ing made TO her in the same manner as 10 the
other States, or require lis division among the
other States in addition TO the sums which
have already been apportioned to them.
Twelve Of tbe States bavs communicated
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12
SPECTATOR.
-STAUNTON:.
THURSDAY, JAN. IL, 1897.
DISPOSITION OF THE SURPLUS
REVENUE.

ne EN- ~ T..
The question as TO the disposition Of
the Surplus Revenue has been referred
to select committee of twenty-one in
the House of Delegates. There was
considerable discussion as regarded the
appropriate reference. in which the vari-
Gus and conflicting views OF members
were ELECTED. The friends of Internal
Improvement, however, have every rea.
son to be satisfied with the result. We
believe they have the ball at their own
feet and we doubt not they will use
their power literally, but discreetly.
The following gentlemen com pose the
committee :-Messrs. Watkins, Harri.
son, Smith of Isle of Wight, May, Gar
land, Booker, Witcher, Campbell, Bay.
ley of A., Samuel of c.. Moncure, Stan
ard, Rives. Voolfolk, Ball, Peter, Stu.
art, Cootes. Stanger. Smith OF Greenbri-
er. and Wiley.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12

&The "Great Democratic Republi
can Party" are still at sea as regards a
Governor. No one of the numerous
gentlemen named for that office has as
yet assumed prominence which would
justify even conjecture as to the pro-
liability OF his selection. Nor do we
believe the vexed question can be settled
by caucus. The party seem to be far
less tractable than they were in the case
of the Senator. Whether any of them
were CALLED by the traces on that occa.
sion. or whether different considerations
prevail, we know not But we antici.
pate that there will be some division
among them hereafter on important ap-
pointments. This Of course can result
to the advantage of the Wings no other
wise than 10 afford them choice among
opponents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12

A writer in the National Intelliren
Ger mentions an invention of a Mr.. Ste.
vens, of Hoboken, which. If it realizes
what is said of it. must effect an impor.
tant revolution in maratime warfare. 1t
is hollow shot. filled with kind of
Eliminating powder, which the instant
it strikes the side Of vessel explodes
with such tremendous power as to tear
every thing TO atoms within its reach
With this invention for the sea, and
Cochran's many chambered rifles and
artillery for the land, one would think
that war must cease, at least to be very
pleasant pastime. But there is one clio.
rious consequence attending these inven-
tons. They must annihilate the power
OF brute force, and by enabling the weak
to defend themselves against the strong,
tend to the promotion of inter national
justice and peace.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
GEN. BRAVO RESIGNED.

BY the arrival at New Orleans, Dee.
10, of the Lady Hope, from Tampico,
files are received by the Louisiana Adj
vertiser, by which we learn that Gener-
al Bravo, on whom so much reliance and
hopes were placed, has resigned his COM
mand, being either unwilling or fearful
to march against the Texans; the same
feeling pervades many other officers, as
well as the mass Of the soldiery, notwi,h-
standing the oft repeated and urgen,
promptiDgs Of the Mexican government
to the contrary. On whom the duties
Of the commandant Bravo, will next de-
volve, we know not. The troops from
Tampico had, however, proceeded as far
as Metamoras. on their way to Texas, but
at the former place we think their march
will end. A closer contigui,y to Texas
would appear not to be relisheJ by them.
The Lady Hope was spoken at sea by
the Mexican brig of war Liberator. the
Captain Of which vauntingly stated that
he was ready and willing to engage any
force the Texans could quito sea against
him.
Among other papers we have also a
Diarie del Gubierno, of the date of the
9th Nov. The leading article gives
some insight into the temper and tone
OF public feeling in respect 20 the expe-
dition against Texas. Greatipdignation
is expressed against certain persons, who
are said to have betray ed great luke
warmness on this question themselves,
and who have sought TO propagate the
same feeling among others. Then comes
the following TRADE: There is now DO
time for waveripg or irresolution: the
campaign against the ungrateful and up-
natural rebels Of Texas, is fairly O.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12
w EsDAY Jan. a

w I'm boDN JdD a
On motion OF Mr.. Randolph, the Commit
Tee Of Schools and Colleges were instructed
to inquire into the expedienoy OF causing the
counties 10 be divided into school districts
or hundreds, for the purpose of education ;
also, as TO The advantages or disadvantages
OF tree school as a substitute for The present
poor school system; the necessary mcdifica,
ton OF the laws relating TO primary schools,
consequent thereon; and The additional ap-
preparations to effect that object, il il be
deemed 10y the committee expedient.
On motion of Mr.. Almond, the House re-
solved TO proceed by joint vote with The Sc,
nate, on Saturday, the 18th inst, 10 the e.
lection Of Brigadier- General for The 7,h
brigade, TO supply The vacancy occssioned by
the promotion OF Gen. Brscoe G.. Baldwin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12

&SIhe election of Judge of the
General Court in the room of Richard
T.. Parker. which was to have taken
place last Thursday, has been postponed
to Monday the Odd inst. A number of
gentlemen are named for the station
James NJ. Mason, Philip Williams. l.
saac r. Douglass. Richard Byrd, and
Mr.. Berry, the late delegate from JEFF
ferson.
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Dseen5sr 81
DEPOSITE BANKS

The House proceeded TO the consideration
OF the following resolution, heretofore offered
by Mr.. Garland, Of Virginia
RssoiDed, That the Secretary OF tho Tres.
sury communicate TO this House, if within
ms power, the dividends and sYrplusss which
were declared by, and the SURPRISES. and con-
nngent funds remaining in. the Sc eraI ban ks
10 winch The public money is deposited, for
ths years 1888, 1884, 1885, and 1886, seye,
rally.
To which resolution the following amend.
.nent has been heretofore offered by Mr..
Harlan
"And that he state also, wbeihor the ssls.
~ or compensation Of an agent al the seat OF
tns General Government composess part Of
Inc expenses OF the said banks the name Of
me SAID agent, and the several sums paid TO
him by the said institutions respec,iyeIy."
MI Cushrpan called tor the previous cues
ton which the House refused TO sscond :.
Ayes II, noes 90.
The question on The adoption of the amend.
ment again recurring,
mr.. Granger called for the yeas and ssys
which we're ordered
Er. Harlan hoped that the House would
mol oppose The adoption OF his amendment.
~ mad been Stated again and again, both in
and out OF the House, that a certain person
!. lung w 'b'o Sity OCCUPIED room IN The
treasury Department, the rent ofwhich was
paid by that Department that he commu-
nicaled with these deposite banks, ard Ina,
ihFo' him, under the frank of The Secretary
Of tbs Treasury, the correspondence of the
banks we're carried on. Iffbere was such an
agent, The PEOPLE had a right 10 know il.
He Dir II. OIL not pretend 10 assert
whether there was suc, an agent or not but
ne Did say that the siaiems2is which had gone
forth 70 That effect through tie public press
and oiher channels, was sufficient ground or
"nicn 10 institute an inquiry, and 70 call for
Treasury.
The dePosite backs, it was said, had real
red large sums by means Of The public mo.
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ri oBILE, (Ala.l Dec. d

The trial Of PhilaDder r. Broad for
leading on the attack Of the Indians in
the Creek Nation last summer, upon the
mail stage and their passengers, came on
at the present term of the u. S. District
Court, now holden in this city, Judge
Crawford presiding, and late on Thurs
day night was terminated, by the Jury's
rendering verdict Of Guilty.
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Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE or DELEG ATES.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. %.
SECOND AUDITORS OFFICE.

Mr. Robinson, from the joint committee
appointed 10 examine the Secoud Auditor's
Oihce, made the following report, which was
rend and laid on the table:
The committee appointed 10 examine the
Second Auditors Office, have, according to
order, performed the duty assigned them, and
respectfully submit, the following report:
That they have made thorough eXamina-
ton OF The books, vouchers and papers con-
nected with the receipts and disbursements
over which the Office exercises controi, and
have found them entirely accurate and cor
rect.
The committee deem il their duty 10 state
that the hooks and papers relating 10 the va
rIons tunSs-that Of the Literary Fund-the
Board OF Public Works-ths James River
Company, &c. are not only kept with meats
ness and accuracy Which afforded great IA
cility In the examination, but give The most
satisfactory evidence of the ability and fidel-
iiy with which the duties of the Office have
been discharged.
FRIDAY, Dec. 80.
On motion of Mr.. Cunningham, the com.
mlttee OF Schools, sc. were Instructed TO in
CURE into the expediency of providing by
law general regulations for the Incorporation
OF academies or other intermediate schools.
On motion of MIR. Watkins, the commits
Tee OF Roads, &c. were instructed to inquire
into the expectancy of authorizing the Board
OF Public Works to invest in any certificates
OF debt of the State or other public stock
the surplus of the dividends and other in
come which has accrued, or shalt accrue, to
the State from public Improvements or join
stock companies, and which is OF shall be
pledged by law as funds for the redemption
of the loans authorized.
Petition was presented and referred
by Mr.. Ball, for an act to compel person.
trading in carts, wagons and carryalls, TO oh.
tain license from the county courts, and &c
prevent their trading with free negroes OF
slaves without such license
Bill passed To authorize subscription
on behalf of the State To the Stock of the
Richmond and Petersburg Rail Road Com
pany.
The Speaker presented letter from W il.
liam X, johnson, Esq of Chesterfield, re.
signing his seu, as delegate from that coun.
ty.
On motion of Mr.. Watkins, n writ of @
lection was ordered 10 fill the Vacancy.
On motion of MIR. Ball,
The House adjourned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12

SMALL Pox.-Mr. HuoH BLACK, who
resided in the neighborhood of Green
vile, in this county, died OF this disease
ON the LIST instant. We learn that four
members Of his family (blacks) ara now
labouring under it. Mr.. Plack caught
the disease in Richmond.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12

&The election OF Brigadier Gene
raj for the 9TH Brigade, to supply the
vacancy occasioned by the promotion of
Gen. B. G.. BALDWIN, was to take place
on Tuesday, in compliance with an a.
mendmeDt Of the Senate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12

The House of Representatives has
determined unanimously TO investigate
Whitney's agency. Singular enough af-
ter all the resistance made to the inves
tigstion at this and former sessions.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12
SATURDAY, Dec. 81,

SATURDAY, Dec. 81.
On motion Of Mr.. Smith, of F. leave W as
given to bring in bill supplementary 10 an
act entitled at ACT TO amend the charter of
The winchester Potomac Rail road Com
pany.
On motion Of Mr. Fisher, the Committee
OF Courts OF Justice were instructed 10 in
quire into the expediency of so amending the
criminal laws of this Commonwealth, as TO
make il penal offence, punishable by a.
Increment and imprison ment, for any per-
son or persons TO sell or barter, or 10 contract
10 sell or barter, either on his or their own
account, or as agent or agents, attorney or
attorneys IN fact Tor any o.her persons, any
land situated and lying in this Common
wealth, TO any citizen or resident of the same,
knowing such land mol 10 he the property of
himself or themselves, or OF his Or their prin>
Cipai or principals.
On motion of Mr.. Mullen, The COMMITTEES
OF Roads and Internal Navigation were in.
structed 10 inquire into the cause of the de-
lays and accidents almost daily occurring on
The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto.
mac Rail Road, with power 10 send for per-
sons and papers.
On motion Of Mr.. Vensble, the com
mitlee of roads, &c, were instructed TO in
quire into The expedency OF having a route
for railroad, from Farmville in Prince
Edward, 10 Danviile in Piusylyanis, surveys
ed under the direction Of the Board OF Pub
tic Works.
On motion Of Mr.. Wills, The Board OF
Public Works were requested 10 cause TO be
communicated TO the house the report OF The
assistant engineer, lately made, on the sub
ject of tss Rail>road from Lynchburg 10 the
Tennessee line.
On motion Of Mr.. Davenport, The Audi
tor OF Public Accounts was requested Ia
make and communicate TO the House of Del
egaies, statement exhibiting the number oil
civil suits brought in each Of Inc county and
corporation Courts, and the Circui, Superior
Courts OF Law and Chancery Of this Com
monwea''bi including those carried up by
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The Office Of the "Lynchburg Virgil
Man" was destroyed by fire on the mig t
Of The Sd inst.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12

their acceptance Of the terms Of the ACT, and
accordingly transfers, equal in amount to the
first quarterly deposiie required under tho
law, are now issuing in favor oil their respec.
tive ayepts
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" hich is respectfully submitted.
LEVI WOODBURY..
Secretary Of the Treasur,

SSSAo'aty VI tue reasury.
APportionment among the several States of
the Public Money remaining in the Urea.
su'y on the LIST January, 1897, ercepting
fire millions Of doilars
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-12

appeal. certiorari, writ OF error or superce.
IDEAS, IN every fiscal year from 1880 81 TO
1885 Sc inclusive so as to exhibit at one
view the business of both Courts separately,
with the counties and corporations arranged
in The respective Judicial Circuits and Dis
lricts to which they belong, and also the a.
mount OF mileage in each Circuit.
On motion OF MIR. Deskins, the Commit
tee oil Schools, &c. were instructed Ia in
Iuire INTO the expediency oil authorizing the
school commissioners of the respective coun.
ties and corporations in the Common ealth,
to pay all outstanding claims against them
heretofore contracted for tuition, and of max
ing the school commissioners and their trea-
surer individually responsible to teachers for
the payment OF all such claims hereafter in.
Cured contrary TO law.
Petitions were presented-By Mr.. Peter
OF citizens OF Berkeley, asking an increase
OF the salaries OF the Judges Of the General
Court-by Mr.. Robinson, of citizens oil
Frederick, on the same suhject-bv MIR.
Brady, OF citizens OF Wheeling, for The es.
tahlishment of o new Bank IN that city-by
Dir Slanard, of Robt. Briggs aud others, TO,
The incorporation OF the Richmond Medical
College-by Mr.. Cruichfield, of citizens Of
fredericksburg, in relation 10 the statute Of
limitations concerning real esta,e-hy MI
Rives, OF citizens OF Alkemarle, Rocking
ham, Nelson and Fiuvanna. for a Bank al
the town OF Scoitsville-by MIR. Nc Mullan
OF citizens Of the town of w ellsburg, for an
independent Bank at that place-hy Mr.
Stanger, of citizens OF Wythe, for the incor.
p"ralion OF Bank at Lynchburg with
branch al bingd.n.
Bill passed: To incorporate the A merican
Insurance Company OF Norfolk, Va.
On motion ot Mr.. Almond,
The House adjourned.
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MONDAY, Jan. 9.

other writing shall he contested by the hill
or answer Of any Of the parties as fraudulent,
the issue, whether the said judgment, decree
deed, or other writing, be fraudulent or not, ,
shall be tried by a jury.
On motion of Mr.. Carter, the Committee
OF Courts Of Justice was instructed to in
quire into the expedency Of amending an
act reducing into one the several acts for
PunishIng persons guilty OF certain thefts
aud forgeries, passed Feb. %, 1919, so as to
define more clearly what is therein mean, by
official seals
On motion Of Mr.. Fisher, the House a.
greed TO proceed, on Wednesday, the ll,h of
January, TO the election OF a Briga,lier. C en-
eral for the Odd Brigade, TO supply the va
cancy occasioned by the resignation OF Gen.
Elisha McComas
On motion of MIR. Booker, the Committee
OF Courts OF Justice was instructed TO in
quIre into the expediency OF allowing devil
| sees TO maintain and prosecute wrils Of right
on the actual possession and seisin or legal
seisin of the devisor or those under whom
| the claim is made.
On motion of Mr.. Moffett, the Committee
oil Courts OF Justice was instructed 10 inquire
into the exPediency OF amending the law in
relation to executions, SO that where any de-
iendant may be arrested on any writ ofca pias
"e ~ sudib, anu may ne law
full for tho plaintiff named in such execution
to discharge, and such discharge shall not
operate discharge Of the judgment on which
said execution issued.
MIR. Davenport submitted the follow in O
| resolution, which was on his motion ordered
to lie on the table:
Resolued, That the Committee OF FL
nance be instructed TO increase the allow ance
10 the Judges of the Circuit Courts for mile
age, so that the minimum shall no, be less
| than $500 per annum, exclusive OF the fee
for attending the General Court.
TUESDAY, Jan. g.
On motion OF Mr.. Stuart, leave AS given
TO bring in bill TO revive and extend the
act, passed the Goth of February 1893, en-
titled an act Incorporating the Staunton and
Jennings Gap Turnpike Company and also
The act passed March 7th, 1893, amending
the above reCited act.
On motion of Mr.. Stuart, the Committee
OF Roads, &c, were instructed 10 bring in g
bill 10 incorporate a joint stock company ts
construct u turnpike road from the most cen
venient point on the Free Road in Buffalo
Gap, IN the county OF Augusta, through the
Dry Branch Gap, TO the most conven len
point on the Harrisonburg g. Warm Spi ins
turnpike road.
| Bills passed. authorize the Common
Council OF the Borough of Norfolk TO sub
scribe TO the Stock of the Roanoke, Danvlle
and Junction Railroad, and Norfolk and T.
denton Railroad ompanies-A flowing fur
lheT time to the owners of lots in the town o
Lewlsburg, in the county of Greenbrier, &
build on and improve The same-To incorpo
rate trustees Of the Female Collegiate Insii
tuie-To establish the town of Nj ont Luc :, il
the county Of Ohio.
| On motion OF Mr.. Moore,
! The House adjourned.
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4 NoAL, Far, and Bright Varnsf, now lundiny and
" tor sale by DAVID MArSTON,
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RyLS.l.4C l. .NcCOY.

7HICt .ETCHIli' TIalITngH.T
an "Wednesday, .9th inst, ut II o'clock, at tie Ar
w cHde Exchange, will he sold, without reserve
AVAILABLE LOIS OF GROUND,
3 3, and J. as per plan adjoining each olher and
situate on St. John The Baptist St. between Orange and
front, by l27 # 10 in and Fine in depth. They will
he sold in Lock together with the buildings and i'm
provemc.tS thereon, consisriig eftwo handsome dwell
ing houses, with Kitchens Sc. Each ho,iScis nj prr-
sent under rent, at the rae OF $500 per unnrln.
They in the immediate vicinity of the " after works
and we'll worthy the attention OF capita lists and those
dcSirsns ofmaking permanent and profitable invest
ment.
Tcrms-The purchaser 10 assume the payrs--7t -ef
$500 due 2md May 1887, HI, the urEun Oh the
2nl May faS, and The balance in e. Il, w. aud "A
for notes drawn and endorsed Tire satisfaction Of the
sellers, divided suit thcT convenience, md
secured by mortgage until fiial pnsnlrn II Il Cenas
notary pablo. ns7
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Il + X A S

NOTICE is hereby given 10 all those brave and
Y chNarous yonng men who wish to go 10 Texas
tor the purpose oiass,stns in her glorious cause of lib
erty and independence and also To avail themselves Dt
the rich bounlcs and reward she promises to those that
serve her, that gemens have been made with the
schooner Champion, u transport all that ready
go by Saturday evening the 18th inst at which time
vessel will positively sail for AIatagorla lmcdi-
ate application must be made on board or at Mr.. Beat
tics Cacc House, ing the ST Charles Theatre to
Capt Garrett, or Prizes ortIle subscriber.
THIS Ia probably the last opporttnty any one will
nave to obtain transportation free &. expense.
MA DE YARMOUTH.
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CRY BANK,
New Orleans, March LIST, 1887
VIE board of Directors have this dav declared d.
vhcnd OF per cent, on the capital stock for the
last six months payable to The Stockholders on or after
tue 18th March inst ROB'r J PAIFREY,
M G. ,.l,:nr
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