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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
A CURIOUS CHARACTER.

The HelUetie, of Switzerland, publish
es biographical article respecting the
late NJ. Mater, the claims to whose pro-
perty have given rise to differences be-
tween the British Minister and the CO.
verDment of Zurics. His real name was
Thomas Matters. He was born in Liv-
erpool, and served long time in The
merchant navy. Tired of that service,
he repaired to Canada, and subsequently
to the United States. where he became
farmer. He had not, however, been
long engaged in agricultural pursuits,
when rich relative OF his died, leaving
him property TO an immense amount
The possession of so much wealth depri
we'd NJ. Matters Of repose and peace OIL
mind. Having no family, bis first care
was to look out for an heir. His choice
fell on M. William Mather, Of Newcas
tle-upon-Tyne, and at Long Island, in
the State of New York, he made will
constituting him universal legatee, or
condition OF his paying two legscies o
EGO, 600 each. His motive for sclectins
w. Mather, was because the latter wa
distant relative OF the friend who haf
bequeathed him all bis fortune. Thi.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
ON BEING DERT.

10 be out Of debt is accounted part of
happiness. Debt haunts the mind a con.
versation about justice troubles il; the sight
| oil creditor hIis il with confusion even the
sanctuary is not place OF refuge. The ber-
rover is servant to the lender. life at
another mans table is not to be accounted
Tor a life. IL is mean TO flalier the rich, Ii
is humiiiating to be the ehject ofpiiy. To
be the slave nf unatiainable desires is 10 be
despicabie and wretchea. Independence, SO
essential TO the virtues and pleasures OF man
independence Can only be maintained by
setting bounds 10 your desires, and owing no
man any thing. a habit oil boundess ex-
pense undermInss and destroys the virtues in
! mind where they seemed 10 dwell. Ii be-
comes difficult, and al last impossIb bic 10 pay
punctually.
When a man Of ssnsibility thinks of The
low rate at which his word must benceforth
pass, he is little 10 his own eyes but diff
cuitIes prompt him to wrong his creditors
without blush. How desoIste and woful
does the mind appear, now that the fence of
truth is broken down! Friendship is next
dissolved.
fio felt IL once he now inSinuates himself
by means OF entimenis ahd professions W hich
we're once sincere. He seiZes the moment
olunsusPecting affection to ensnare the friends
OF his youth, borrowing money which they
must hereafter answer for. AT this rale he
sells the virtuous pleasures OF loving and
being loved. He swallows up the prov ision
OF aged parents, and The portion of sisters and
brethren. The loss Of truth is followed by
the loss of humanity. His calls are still I'M
Fortunate, lie proceeds 10 fraud, and walks
on precipices. Ingenuity, which, in better
cause, might have illustrated his name, is
eXeried 10 evade the law, 10 deceive the
world, to cover poverty with the appearance
OF wenlth-to SOW unobseryed the seeds of
fraud.-Dr. Chalmers.
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MIR. RNErT. of s c

" were much puzzled at rsrcaiving, On an
important committee, tie name Of Mr..
fHGtr, OF ). Carolina. The list Of pem.
oers elect from that state contained no sucb
name, and we never heard Of il before in the
domestic politics OF South Carolina-w which
was the more remarkable, as, from the Oh
serrations which have fallen from the gentle
man in Congress, he seemed to he mar ,f
talents ana character. Weare now epliyb,.
ened on The subject. The Columbia Tela-
scope says:
AS como OF our readers NAV he in tho
same predicamen. e we're in but lately our
selves, 10 account for the name Of The Hon
X. Is. Rhett, among the iisl of members Of
Congress OF South Carolina, we will state for
their information, that il is the present cor
nomen Of the gentleman hitherto we'll known
as X. BarnwelI Smith, Esq We learn
moreover, that the name of Rhet, has been
assumed 10y Mr.. Smith, with permission of
The Court of Equity for the purpose Of re.
viving on ancient and honorable name which
bad become extinct, and OF nheriting lep-
acy, tethe possession Of which the ASSUME.
ton OF tho name was made obligatory.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
TREASURY REPORT

e3- We have never read SO foggy dscus
ment as the Repor, ofthe Secretary of the
treasury. We do not conceive il possible
for the ordinary reader without note or cem-
ment, 10 fern from its perusal any defuiie
idea of the fiscal affairs Of the country. we
have done our best, without success. In
point oil literary merit, il is nearly on par
with the Reports from The War office, at The
period when Major EATON presided over
that Department IT the Government.
Attbe Battle OF Thrasy mine, il is said. that
IN The rage OF the fight, an earthquake oc
CURED, without being observed by the com
batanls. 10 the war OF the financial elements
The ruin md prostraiion of the revenues Of
The country, and the hopeless difficulties Of
his Department, the Secretary seems 10 hive
been, III similar manner, unconscious Of the
existence of hostiliiea in Florida. since he
mare than ence sIIudes to the state of pro-
lound peace in which the country reneses
This is The more remarkable, as he states
The expenses Of the War Department Of
nearly Il millions for The first six months of
Inc present year. So unprecedented an ex
Pendlture, one would think, might have in
duced the Secretary TO suspect state ofwar.
4arena.
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built iIko that which Marceilus erected to
Virtue ut Rome, through which lay the on.
ly path to.the Temple of Honor Its one
simple portal stands unbsrred for the nigh
ty company Of emulous youth, OF whatever
uhJect IN life. There is room, fur ALL and
when they have entered in, u thousand doors
ny open before them, leading 10 every hall
of prosperity aud viriuous fame. IL is, next
To religion, the shrine from which must flow
out the issues OF peace 10 our firesides, of aC-
tiyity and enlightened enterprise 10 our marts
OF business, OF wholesome respect to our
courts aud senate. houses. II is the elemen-
tai lre which must Tighten, warm, cheer us,
az men and citizens. Talk of public build
ings, sir! Let the plain brick school house
go down, and, though we pile our hill tops
with structures that surpass the time defying
solidity ef Egyptian Thebes, or the immor.
tai grncefulnsss of Corinth or A thens, they
VIII but stand The gorgeous monuments OF
our shame. Quench the beams of education,
and though we should light up our streets,
like Millions pandemonium,
with many row
or starry lamps and blazing cressets fed
With nnphta und asphakus, ielding light
As from sky,
till midnight Sutshone tbs poontide sun. our
children's feet would still stumble on the
uda Eiou''ains vi ignorance as black as
death.
speak in strong language, sir, but the
truth is stronger. Ihaye compared education
only with other objects that pertain To the
comfort or ornament Of this life !; great OBJ.
Jects, allow, in the calculations Of tempo>
raj economy, and not unworthy of the care
bestowed upon them in this city, and never
more than under it's present lightened and
efficient government. But, in themselves,
they are like every thing else which beg ns
and ends IN this life, buslling, unsubstsntial
vanlties. What considerate man can enter
school, and not reflect with awe that il is
seminary where immortal minds are train
ing Tor eternity! VIVA, paren, but is, al
times, weighed down nth the thought that
there mus, be laid the foundations Of builds
ing which will stand when not merely tenn
pie and palace, bu, The perpetual hills and
adamaniins recks on which they rest, have
melted away that ligh, may there he kin.
died which will shine, mol merely when eve
ny Artificial ray is eXtinguished, but when
the afrighted sun has fled away from the
heavens! can add nelhing 10 this consid-
Grafton, sir. will only say, in conclusion,
Education: When we feed that lamp, we
perform the highes, social DUTY; if We quonch
1t, know not where, (humaniy speaking,
Tor ti'ne or Tor elerni,y,)
fkno" not where is that Promel bean heat
That can its light relume.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
From The alexandria Gasette.
Extract of letter from Washington.

Extract OF teller from Washington.
Through the politeness Of the Honor>
able, the Secretary Of War, the citizens
Of Washington have had to day, an op-
pertunity of witnessing spectacle OF a
novel and imposing kind. 4 Council or
Talk was held, composed, on the part Of
the United States, Of the Hon. J. r..
Poinsett, and in behalf Of the Sioux In
dams. of delegation from that tribe, a
mounting TO about 30. DR.. Laurie's
Church, in which the talk took place.
was crowded with the beauty and fash.
ion Of our city, and amongst the distin.
guishcd Personages present., we noticed
the Hon. the Secretaries Of War, Major
General McComb, and the principal Of
icers oil the Government residing in the
District The talk was opened, by pas
sing round. agrecably to Indian usage,
the long pipe or Calumet OF peace, OF
which each, commencing with the Hon.
Secretary Of War, took three whifs.
Alter the ceremony, Mr.. Poinsett arose.
and delivered handsome and appropri~
ale speech, Of which the following is the
substance
Ny Red Brethren Your great Fa.
Their has sent for you from your wild cha
sing grounds, to bid you welcome, and
to give you assurance Of his friendly
feelings, towards you and your people.
He desires me to inform you, that in Or
der to protect you most cfectually against
the encroachments of your white breih-
ren, who, by late treaties, have become
your neIghbors, j; will be necessary for
you to cross the "big river" and settle
in the lands which your Great Father
has designated for you. We have met
you here TO day for the purpose of recei.
wing any proposition which your people
. may have empowered you to make fol-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
M;series of the Call Aoa;n' Sire,

M'series Of the Call Again System.
Que Of the severest misfortrnes to
which persons in humble life are sub
jected, arises from the want of punctual.
ity in their employers, in dischargiug
their pecuniary obligations. The mise
ries which the poor suffer by the Call a.
gain System of their wealthy creditors,
is feelingly illustrated in the following
extract from Miss Sedgwick's new work.
The parties are fashionable lady in
New York; a pampered ,deceitful French
dry nurse; and poor honest Irish wet
nurse:
"Mr. Hartell has taken it into his
head, that Eugene is getting pale aad
he puts all the fault upon YOU, for he
says the wet nurse told him, the only
reason she went away was because she
would not live with you, and she calls
you bag oflies and pretences."
"'The Irish savage! The Irish are all
savages-all false and cruel"
imagery was good to Eugene,
though"
Certainly, madsme-6efore your eyes
and Mr. HartelPs."
Mrs. HaTtell was not ashamed to laugh
at Adele's insinuation against faithful g.
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Ne,o Invention.-The Albany Daily AID,

Ne,u InUention.-The Albany Daily Ad-
vertiser gives the following interesting &C.
count OF an invention, which promises TO
make some noise in the wsrld.
Among the wonders OF the present day,
the catalogue Of which is too extensive and
Too we'll known TO need. repeating, one, not
The least conspicuous, IS the construction of
automaion hsures, appearing 10 possess hu-
man faculties, such, among others, as Maei-
zeis Chess Player and Trumpeter, which
have existed mach astonishment throughout
Europe and America. But these are com.
Ple,eiy ecEpsed and thrown in,o the back
ground BY the production of young man in
thl. city. He has, by his own study, and
Win MS ewn haads, Constructed the figure
OF man OF por,ly size and of such fise Dro-
portions and features as staluary might be
proud to initiate, and has dressed il in a most
tasty and appropriate costume. This i'm
age stands 10 suitable attitude, upon sim
pie movable platform, and is wholly discon-
hectea with any surrounding or external
object. BY n cans of machinery connected
within Ifs avn body, and without auy ex,er-
nal ara except that of occasionally winding
up the machinery, it performs on the trumns
Ell, every piece of music, consisting OF sim
gle part within the compass Of the croms,ic
scale, however difficult and however com
P!eie, and in style ofaccuracy which can.
not be equsiled by human breath and human
lips on the same instrument.
There is no hoax in tbis-tEere is not ss
has generally been the case in similar exhi-
bItIeBs, any concealed human direction. The
whole power OF performance is in the image
ilses! and that power is moi only co.ex:en-
slSe with, hut SURPRISING the power OF hu
man performance on that instrument. II is
Intended TO be removed shortly, probably TO
New York, where il will be exhibited in
the act OF leading an orchestra, 10 which i, is
perfectly competent. Who will dare. after
this, to prescribe limits TO human inyen-
ton :"
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From the BuGalo CIV. ~ Journal

h'ot and loss ofHfe ut NIAGARA. " O..
a mol resulting in the immediate death
OF TWO persons, negroes, and the wound.
ing' one supposed nortally, oftbree 9th.
ers, occurred al Niagara. on SATURDAY.
morning last. The circumstance Led.
rug 10 TINS uBtoward result are briefly
,nese' Some time since slave from
hentucky stole his masters horse, and
made his way into Canada.
| "A statement of the facts was submitted
TO the Canadian authorities from the Go.
vernon OF Kentucky, when the man was
arrested and carried before the proper
Judiciai officers at Niagara. by whom, nf-
Ter due investigation, he was adiude-
ca ielen, and committed 10 prison 70
await requisition from the proper au-
thorities OF Kentucky. The blacks. how
ever assembled at Niagara, to the num-
Der OF at least four hundred, determined
to resist his being taken away.
The proper order of his removal hav-
ing been received, however, the sheriff
OF the district resolved On Saturday to de-
ilver him, according to law, to the per-
sons authorized to receive him on the
American side, although having but a
small guard to protect him, a reauisition
Tor troops from Toronto not having been
complied with.
AS he had. however, deceived the ne
grees. by reading certain papers which
stated that the man should not be aiyen
up, until farther investigation has been
had-which induced them to disperse,
WIN the exception of guard of about
forty, left 10 keep IN eve upon his move
me n;s-he imagined the delivery could
be effected without opposition.
Ia this he was mistaken, however. as
me remaining negroes Immediately at
lacked the party, and rescued the man
alter which he ordered his posse 10 fire
on them, which resulted, as stated above.
In the death and wounding of five per
sons, but the felon escaped
An inquest. we understand, was TO
have been held on Saturday on the dead
bodies, but what the verdict was. I'VE have
BOT learned. Much excitement existed.
and great trouble aud disturbance. it was
anticipated, would grow out of this cir.
:umstance.
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the sale Of the lauds, which Won are abou,
to leave. and to arrange other matter,
for your comfort and happiness in you,
new country. You have passed through
great many Of our towns, and had ma.
ny opportunities Of seeing the power and
strength ofthis great nation. This pow.
er, your Great Father wishes TO assure
you, will always be ready to protect
aid, and assist you, and you yourselve.
know how strong and efficient it would
be if called into action.
This is the substance OF what the Hon.
Secretary said-except. no wever, tina,
he informed them, in conclusion, tina,
they might, on to morrow. or any future
day, make their proposition TO their
Great Father, who would be ready 10 re-
ceive it. After Mr.. p. sat down, one of
the delegation arose, aud in rapid and
ve'y abrupt speech, delivered with much
energy and gesture replied chat they
had not come here to day to learn the
power Of their Great Fathers people,
they have long known that-th cir peo-
pie too were numerous--but not as strong
as their Great Fathers. They wished
to put themselves under the projection of
their Great Father, and observe all the
treaties he might make with them" Inn
mediately after this the Council broke
up, aud the Indians left the Church in
high spirits. and seemingly well pleased.
The spectators no less admired the sin.
gularity of their appearance, and the
awkward display of trinkets and fea>
theirs, which were trinkling and pluming
upon their persons. than the regularity
and order which they observed in enter
ing and leaving the Church. The citi-
zens were much pleased. and no doubt
wished for many such ,pectacles of the
real Native American" c..
Washington City, Sept. 81, 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05

ingenuity an Miniature. Among the mr.
ticles 10 he sent for exhibition at the Fair of
the Mechanic Association, by an ingenious
meet mechanic in Hampshire county, as we learn
rom Inc Gazette, are a fancy miniature rail
way and miniature steam inc. weighing
alltle over an ounce, which is pul in motion
oy spirit lamp. The railway is 81 feet in
circumference, upon which is placed loco.
motive, propelled by springs, and followed
by beautiful train Of cars9ibe autornaton
engineer of which will ring The hell at the
word OF cemmand-puIl lever with The 9th
err hand, and set The train in motion; ne will
also sIop, upon the route, tho baggage car
door will open, and an automaton will place
Ilseil at The daor and take in baggage inn.
mediateiy, ihe bell will ring and The Train no
put in motion again. when in motion Il
any obstacle is placed upon the trick, Gin
GlI it p'aces) The engineer will ring The
beii' ana The train will stop, &c. All Of
which is dope with machinery apparently
without the old ofaDy person. - Boston JLcT
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mr. Tbadaeus Stevens's "NATEO,1Ar
anu Masonic Contention" goi up TO pre-
vent Gen Harrison being The Iybie cons;.
date at the next election. mel at wasb;ng,n,
Cry on Tuesday last, and adjourned the 6eyt
DAY, after resolving il was inexnedent 70
make nominations for President and Vice
Pfes'dent "al this carly poriod ~ II was a
oegSariy account Of empty boxes-beld in
tavern. The whole number Of Delegates,
regulars end truckers" wero So, which al
Ter doducting the Pennsylvania delegation,
(3O) left but 23-not one for each State.
CBamJersGtirg Repository,
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POETRY.
From the louisville Journal.

ON CROSSING THE ALLEGHANIEs.
The bread-the bright-the glorious ives
Is spread before me new!
Where the grey mists of morning rest
Beneath yon mountains brow
Tho bound is passed-the goal is won
The region Of the setting sun
lie epen to my view
Land Of the valiant and the free,
Mine own Green Mountaia land--to thee
And ihine-a long adieu.
I hail thae-yalley Of the west,
For what thou ye, shalt be!
I hail thee, for tho hopes that rest
Upon thy destiny!
IIere-iron this mountain height, l see
Thy bright waves floating TO the sea,
Thine emerald fields ou,sprcad,
And feel, tina, in the book sf fame
Proudly shall thy recorded name
In later days be read
Yet while gaze upon thee now.
All glorious os thou art,
a cloud is resting on my brow
a weight upon my heart.
To me-in all thy youthful pride,
Thou art land Of cares untried,
vi uutoiu ncpds anu feaTs.
Thou art-yet not for thee grieve,
But for the far off land leave
1 lnok on thee with tears.
o brighily-bris htly-glow thy skies
In summers suany hours!
Thy green earth seems Paradise
Arrayed in summer flowers!
But o there 10 land afar,
Whose skies to me are brighter far,
Along The Atlantic shore;
Fer eyes, beneath their radiant shine,
In kindlier glances answered mine =
Can these their light restore!
Upon the lofty bound I stand,
That parts The east and west;
Before me-iies a fairy land
Behind-a home of rest.
Here hope her wild enshaptmeni filings,
Porlrays all bright ard lovely things,
My footsteps TO allure
But there. in mem'Iy's light, see
All that was ance most bright TO me
bly, youag hearts Cynosure!
VIOLA.
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FLouR.-T This article is now selling ~
Philadelphia et the high price of go / ner
barrel The Enquirer says: CA gentleman
w no hos just returned from the West. states
tbat wheat 10 shvnlantly plenty, but money
is scarce, that millers Cannot 70 forward and
purchase wheat, which is the principal causs
Of The present high price Of GouiF,' -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-05
From the Globe If Sept %.

The Council with the Sioux adjourned
this morning. after very interesting ses-
sion. in which many of the chiefs and
braves spoke, and will meet again on
Monday next, at ten o'clock, at DR.. Lau>
rie's church. We understand the pro-
position of the Government to them is.
to purchase all their lands east of the
Mississippi, and to allow them therefor
one million Of dollars.
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n farmer once hired Vermonter 10 ssois,
him in drawing logs The Yankee wlen
there was a log TO lift, generally contrived IN
secure the smallest end, for which the farmer
chastIsed him and told him always 10 tak q
The butt end.--Dinner came and win !, a
sugar Loaf Indian pudding. Jonathan sliced
OH generous portion Of the 1orgest part, aad
giving The farmer wink, exclaimed, always
take the but ond!'