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The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1838-07-03
THE CONVENTION.

o. Congress will adjourn on the 9Th inst.
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1838-07-03

We have been shown several bills of our
City Banks that have been altered from the de-.
nomination of one dollar to ten dollars. They
are neatly executed and well calculated to de-
ceive. The manner of efecting this is by past
ing over the dies which contain the figure one
die cut from another bill of the denomination
of ten. The, most simple and effecual mode of
detecting .hasm is BY holding them up to the
light, when fine altered parts will be immediate
lly discoYereS.-N. Y. Star.
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1838-07-03
Vice
Presidents.

An Attempt TO hro,o Jonah ouerboard. "A
correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer sug
gests "the possible necessity of starting some
other party candidate in lieu of Mr.. Buren, him.
self" The Enquirer is leading administra-
ton paper in Virginia; but opposes the Sub.
Treasury scheme. MIR. Van Buren, can ex.
claim" our suferings is intolsrable. Lib.
ingston Republican.
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1838-07-03
DEMOCRATIC WING STATE CON
VENTTON

The Democratic Wings of Vermont assem-
bled in Convention at the Free Church in
Montpelier, June 9th pursuant to the call Of
the State Committee
The Convention was called to order by VIM.
Upham, Esq. chairman ofthe State Committee,
and organized by appointing VIM. A. Girls
void, President pro tempore, and Charles Hop
kins Secretary pro tenn.
A committee composed Of the following man,
ed gentlemen was appointed to nominate off,
GERS Of The Convention, namely:
Windham County, Geo. c. Hall; Rutland
CO., Geo. 7. Hodges; Windsor co., Lysander
Raymond; Addison co., VIM. Nash Orange
CO., Jacob X. Parish; Washington co., Chaun
cey L. Knapp Chittenden CO., Timothy Fol-
lett; Caledonia CO., Erastus Fairbanks; Orleans
co, S. Simpson Lamoille Co., Thomas Wa
terman.
The house being insufficient to contain the
members of the Convention, on motion, the
convention proceeded in procession to the Brick
Church.
The committee to nominate officers of the
Convention made their report which was &C.
cepted; and the Convention made choice of
their officers as follows:
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1838-07-03

NARROW EscAPE.-The stage from Elmira
10 Oswego overturned the night of the 7lh near
Oswego, and came near tumbling the passen.
gers, twelve in NUMBER into the Susquehanna.
No one was seriously injured.
EcLIPsE.-The great annular eclipse of the
sun will occur on the 18th Of September next,
between 3 and o'clock P Nj. and will be
visible ii, all the northern part of the western
States.
ExTRAvAGANCE.-As sale of old wines tooLrn
place at Philadelphia, which is calculated TO-
have realized upon an average half dollar for
every wine glass full. The produce of the sale
was full fifteen thousand dollars.
BRITISH AND FRENCH BLocKADE.-Fears are
entertained at the South, that France and Eng.
land may form a league to take possession of
Cuba, and some of the important ports of Mex.
leo, and divide them among themselves Great
Britain taking Cuba, and France the Mexican
ports.
GA malignant scarlet fever, prevails at Thomp.
sonville. Connecticut, and in the vicinity
Twenty children under 9 years of age have
died of it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

Tits day one hundred years have increase in
greatness a thousand fold
By Let, Asst Old augusta The mother
of Counties-May she exist till time shall
be no more.
By A. Fenable- Capt. Coiner's Caral,y
May they sustain the ancient repown of
our County's arms.
By. VIM. Bowen-Ih memory of Robert
Enimef-Msy the glorious era soon arrive
when his country shall take her place amon,,
the nations OF the earth, and his epitapL he
written. f'f' NC
by r. w. Stevenson Old Augusia-
Ere 'he next centennial, may she see the
error Of her ways, and send true Dsmocr,,s
TO the Legislature.
By Capt. Harper Old dugusfa-Uer
hrm aud unwavering ADHERENCE to CON.
RECT PRINCIPLES in her youth. ia The
best guaranty, thai, when she is old She 90 n,
not depart from them. "
BY Jas Points, Esq -OM 1upusta-
Right or Hrong.
by V. u Martin Fan Buren-
ihe Star IN the east, aud the friend and
protector OF American Independence.
by ono oilhe Company-7h The Fan Buren,
Star Like the Jewel in the head Of
Shakspenre's toad. AS naturalists have ma.
yer been able to discover the gem in the
CO "o""ri oah po'HiCianS locate the
place OF this "star" in GU. country's Grma.
mcnt.
BY 70. Good While wine enliyeus our
hearts, let friendship surround the table.
ny Capt Conner The fair ser of dueus.
fd-May the roses on their cheeks never
produce thorns in the hearts of their admir-.
ers
Co. Salutes were fired from field
piece. morning and evening, from one of
the hills which overlook the town. Thus
has passed celebration, which, thoup h
hastily gotten up, was attended with
much good feeling and many pleasant
circumstances. Great praise i. due to
the proprietor of the w ashington Hotel
Tor the elegant entertainment provided ON
so short notice.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08
FRANCE, MEXICO AND TEXAS.

The National IntellgeDcer gives the fol-
lowing Translation from lie Courier des
Etafs Unis, paper in New York devoted to
french interests. AnarticIe has lately been
fePublIsbed 10 this country, which lore the
stamp OF an authoritative exposition Of the
French Government This indicated that
That The blockade Of Mexico would not
he relinquIsbed until the full measure Of her
demands were complied with About the
same time Texas Withdrew her proposition
tor connection with the Union The In
'eiiigencer says, the coincidence is at least
remarkable and thinks The article below
from The lie Courier, affords key TO The
ihte Texan movement 1t is deserving ats
ientIOn
FROM the Courier Des Eisis Uuis, Of Oct 90.
Decidedly Texas no longer wishes TO lie
incorporated WITH The United States. " bo. on
their side, have never seriously cared about
II. This annexation may well for time
have entered into The views Of certain Tex,
ian statesmen While the Mexican preIensIons
were yet alarming, but now the chance has
turned. Mexico IS no longer 10 he feared.
in The interior II is falling into dissolution
before !be intrgucs Of lis rulers, The Alachi.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

The New York Star gives the following
more PARTICULAR account of the Silk Spinner
and Twister, exhibited at the fair of the a.
merican Institute
Near this isa great curiosity, which all
should VISIT and eX smine aiteniiveiy. II is
the newly invented Silk Spinner aud Twis-
ter, Tor makin sewi ing silk. and the inpro.
we'd Silk Reel, &c. by Mr.. Jonathan den.
mis-, Jr. member Of the Society of friends,
from Portsmouth,, X. I. lie superintends It
and explains the operation, and i,s inge-
nui'y and simplicity Of construclion-msk.
ing the sew ing silk ny one direct and speedy
process at spanning from the strands of the
c"coons as they lie ia pan of warm water,
that no one can come away without The con-
vir'i"n that this plain young quaker has had
the shrewdness TO discover a machine ~hch
VIII prove OF vast importance in the silk bu-
siness, now SO much engaging public atten.
ton, and may constitute, like Whilney's
Cotton Machine, new epoch in this branch
at agricultural mechanics, and greatly facil-
Hate its general adoption. 1t is really beau.
iIiuI 10 look al such exhibitions ui a mel lean
skill, surprising even in the very infancy
OF silk culture all that older heads IN Europe
have for ages accomplished. Mr. Dennis
machine seems to have supplied the desid-
price of labour in our country A child
may snPeriniend it, and by attaching some
hundred almost invisible strands OF vnsssmer
threads of the Cocoons tn the spindle, sec
them in few moments by simple motion
'oi his foot ON the pedal below, come oui in
elegantly formed GLOSSY sewing slk-msk>
ing, without the least exerti"n, 200 skeins
in day. Every house may have them to
any extent, and steam power and the moral
objections of extensive confined factories.
seem almost superseded.
The Silk Reel, for winding of the strands
mo raw silk, is also very ingenious Air.
Dennis has, aIsn, bucks descriptive of the
best mode representing the silk culture,
eggs OF various kinds, mulberry seeds, &c,
indeed perfect magazine throughout, show
ing what thorough going practical men our
neighbours OF Rhode Island are This Jumping
10 conclusions over the steps ufte,iiuus anti
qua'ed processes, is characteristic of the A.
merIcan mind. A Northampton, (Mass.)
manufacturer, looking on, Was perfectly AS
founded.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

In the case Of WILLIAM STEWART. tried
at Baltimore for the murder of his faith.
er the evidence and pleadings having
been concluded onSa,urday evening last.
II was then given TO the Jury, who, after
eight o'clock on Sunday evening. re-
turned verdict Of Murder in the Second
Degree. The case excited the most in>
tense interest, and large crowds Of peo-
pie were assembled round the Court
house all day Sunday, awaiting the YER
dict.
Stewart has not yet been sentenced The
punishment is confinement in the Peni,en-
tiary for not more that eighteen years nor
less than ten. The motive OF the murderer
appears to have been impaiience to come n>
TO possession OF small estate, which his IA
ther had bequeathed TO him hy will, exc.
cuted only few weeks before The murder.
which was found in his possession when he
was arrested.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

avel'sm OF tie clergy, and the brutality Of it's
population. Over it's exterior the thunder
growis, aud, will before long burst forth.
France desires aud will have satisiact ion
from the Assassins aud robbers of her chl>
dren. II will readily be conceived that, un-
der such circumstances, Texas has nothing
more TO fear for her independence, aud thinks
no more OF the proposed Incorporation. Who
knows even whether her government will
not he called upon 90 co operate in the jus,
chastisemcnt of Mexico by some useful di-
version on the frontiers? The amicable res
cepiion which The French and English Min.
istries have given to the Texian agent
the treaties which they have made and
probably will make with him, open the wi>
dest possible field To conjecture md fore
thought with regard To the future destinies of
Texas as an independent political State
hiexico alone plays hazardous game
Texas profits toy il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

The Alexsnlris Gazctte states that few
old tomb stones are now the only remains
OF The ancient city of st. Mary's, " hich was
situated at the mouth of the ST. Mary's ri
yer, IN The county Of the same nsmo in Ma
ryiand. The spot on which this city once
stood, was that On which the first settles, of
Mary land landed, and also the first place on
tins continent where religious freedom " as
tolerated, md where the Protestant and
Catholic lived in harmony together, in tho
enjoyment OF their different modes of wor-
ship. This city at one time sent delegates
to the General Assembly.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08
THURSDAY, NOV. s, 1888.
COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.

At meeting of a number of citizens
of StauntoD, held OH Saturday evening
the 3D. day OF November. 1898, for the
purpose Of considering the propriety of
elecling delegates 10 the Commercial
Convention. proposed to be held in Nor
folk. on the second Wednesday of this
month John G. Sewers, Esq. was calls
led to the chair and Kcnton Harper ap-
pointed Secretary.
On motion of William Kinney, Esq.
Resolved, That committee be appoint
cd to prepare a suitable preamble and re-
solutions, to be reported to an adjourned
meeting to be held on Thursday next,
the 9Th inst, at the Court house in Staun-
ton.
Whereupon the following gentlemen
were appointed said committee-Wm.
kinney, Esq. Kenton Harper. and Ben.
jamin Crawford Esq.
Resolred, That the merchants of the
town and county and citizens generally,
be respectfully requested to attend said
meeting.
JOHN c. Sewers, Charm.
kcnton Harper, SecretGru
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

Another Fire About one o'clock on
Saturday morning last. the barn of
Jacob Baylor. Esq. about six miles be.
low Staunton, on the Winchester road
was discovered to be on fire, and was
wholly consumed. We understand there
were only about one hundred and TWEEN
ty bushels of wheat and rye in the barn,
the most OF the grain being stacked out /,
There is no question that this fire also
was the work of an incendiary. 1t is
the second barn which has been burnt
within few days in the same neighbor-
hood. Would il not be well for the good
people In the country to take the same
measures which we have in town, lat is,
organize efficient patrols for their protec.
ton? Really something ought to be
done, or there is no telling where, or in
what, this vile spirit ofincendiarism may
end
@Since the above was penned, we
learn that white man has been com.
mitted to the Jail OF the county on suspi-
cion Of being the incendiary. We have
not heard the circumstances which led
to his arrest-nor should we conceive il
proper to state them, if we had.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

TO draft en- appropriate paper, Con tanning this
pledge, and that committee wait on the
country mcrchantsandas ascertain whether thew
will sign such pledge.
8 Lot committee q! three be also an
pointed whose duty il shall be TO keen the
people of the country appraised Of the prices
Ut articles at the North, that the retail mer>
chants and the consumers generally may
know the relative prices Of the Northern and
the domestic importatiuns.
1, Lest the county merchants should not
como into the measure, and TO insure the
success of the plan, let committee of ten
he appointed in different parts of tho county
each one 10 take suitable paper, to be drai,
ted by the committee, containing pledge
that the sigucrs will not buy of the retail
merchants Of the county. unless those mer-
chants will buy of the Virginia Importers,
subject 10 the condition beiure mentioned.
that the Virginia Importer will sell his
goods as cheap as the Northern.
D. Let the several committees report TO an
adjourned meeting 10 be held on the Is, Sat.
urday in Nov'r. next.
g. II the retail merchants and the people
generally, adopt the plan, let the fact be
made public.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

Inc Amatgamation Case.-The New
York Gazette states that the affair of the
white girl and colored man from pena.
ssylvania. is not 50 perfectly revolving in
It's features as it was first represented.
L he girl is not a member Of the Society
OF Friends. although for purposes of her
own she had assumed the garb and Ian.
guase OF that sect. Her mother was
once a Friend, but had forfeited her
membership by marriage out of the
pale. The girls character is bad, bnv.
ing before been guilty ofloose behaviour,
and she had been discarded by her pa,
rents. She has been committed as va
grant, and her companion discharged.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

MURDER OF JUDGE DouGuERrv.-
The editors ofihe ST. Louis Republican have
received a mysterious letter relating to the
mysterious murder Of Judge Dougher;y
The Republican says:
IL was unsealed, and is post marked Ma,
chez, September 9th. The hand> writing
though evidently disguised or altered, vet
indicates that II is written by some one W no
writes free or business hand Hit iswri,.
Ten by the real author of the bloody deed, il
denotes fsarlessness ofJeieciion aud an in
difference TO guilt, which is almost unac.
countabie. Secure as he muy now feel! we
trust he viii! yet be traced out, and NEE,
the merit OF his dreadful crime.
"NATcHEz, Miss, Sept "a.
"Messrs Editors:
Revenge is sweet On the night Of the
lltb, 18th and 18Th, made preparations,
and did, on the l4lb, (July) kill a rascal,
and only regret that have moi The privi
lege of telling the circumstances. never
Can be identified; and further, have no
compunctions Of conscience for The death of
Thomas NJ. Dougherty."
Post marked Natchcz, Mi. Sept. "a.
Directed TO the Editors OF the Missouri Re F.,
publican, Saint Louis, Missouri.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08
NEW JERSEY ELECTION

NEW JERSEY ELECTION.-A
letter TO the editor Of the New York
Courier. dated at Trenton, Oct. 81, g., p.
NJ. says that the Governor and Privv
Council had at that moment decided the.
votes Tor Congress.-The whole WEip
ticket, six members. is elected by an
average majority of 2S7.
on the 26;h ult. the Legislature
OF New Jersey re>elected Gov. PEN
NINGToN to the Office of Governor for
the ensuing year. The vote stood 40
Wing 10 "a Van Buren,.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

Webb and Young, two Of the seconds
In the fatal duel at Wimbledon, England,
between Captain Elliot and MIR. Nlirfin,
nave been tried and found guilty of mur.
der. The judge, in passing sentence of
death, told the prisoners that their lives
would be spared. but that they would
have to undergo long term of impris
ohment. The verdict produced no little
CONSERVATION among the young fashion
ableS OF London.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

a writer in one Of the Mexican papers
now in our possession, draws a most Isnen-
table picture Of The finances Of that country.
tie proposes direct lax, varying from ten
10 forty dollars per square mile, as the only
means OF meeting The calls on the treasury
The indirect taxes bave failed in consequence
81 Smuggling, and Ike exemptions in favor
OF The clergy and arislocracy ~. o. Cour
The Cincinnati Post says at is es.
tImated, or apparently correct data, that
fifteen hundred emigrants arrive daily ip
the valley Of the Mississippi,">
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08
Some experiments have recently bee,

Some experiments have recently been
made in England on the properties Of cork
which have given The most advantageous re,
suits Not only have the mattresses and
pillows made ofthis material reduced 10 pow
der exhIhiied all the elasticity ADD sofiness
of hair and wool, but il has been ascer tanned
That one OF these mattresses, weighing tween,
iy-hve pounds only, can support on the wa.
Ter seven men. Sailors and persons obliged
10 take long sea voyages will no, neglect in
future 10 make use of the Cork for their beds
as well because il forms very comfortable
bed, as from the help they may derive from
II IN case Of sbipwreck
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

The centennial anniversary of the
birth of Old Augusta, was cele brated by
parade Of the Stanton Light Infantry
who were joined during the day by a
portion of Capt. Coiner's troop of horse
from the country. An excellent dinner
was got up, by arrangements made in
the course of the morning, "a: the Wash
ington Tavern, in which the military
and a number of the citizens united
After the cloth was removed, john H..
PEYToN, Esq was chosen President of
the day, and Capt. A. LANCE, Gen. b.
G. BALDWIN, and JAMES POINTS, Esq.
Vice Presidents. A number of rolun-
terr toasts and sentiments were then
drunk, among which were the following:
BY N. K. Trout Old Hugusta-Once
an empire, but now greatly diminished in
size-Alay she make up for her loss of ter
rilory in the integrity, firmness and patriot
ism OF her sons, and the beauty. consianey
and virtue OF her daughters
BY Jas. Points, ESD Old augusta She
is proud OF her daughters whom She has Dor i,
toned oif-but she is too venerable, and too
well stricken in years To bear another.
by Thos. J. Niche, Esq - Our Country
May her children live to celebrate many
centennial anniversaries OF her liberty and
independence.
BY J. II. Peyton Esq. P,es.den, of the
Day-1he Staunton Light Intantry-wor-
thy sons of worthy sires
Ny Con p,Il
cdry-W orlhy associates OF the Stauntun
Light Infantry.
by one OF the company Trginia-1'he
recoi'eo ton that she is the mother OF States,
Statesmen and Heroes, should inspire her
sons with jealous regard for her future
fame.
BY. J. N. Woodward- The centennial
anniversary Of" Old Hugusta"-Lone NAV
il be remembered by all who participate in
It's celebration.
BY Sergt. Peters-p Prosperity 10 the citi.
zens OF Stanton no have joined in thi. eel
ebratiou-As 10 those who could refuse, we
say nothing.
BY Capt. Coiner-Il is for men 10 perform
great aciions-womeD 10 inspire them
BY Robert G.. Bickel- CAPT Renion
Harper-An adopted son of "OId Augusta
our beloved and esteemed ofIicer-May he
'""S i've w chJ''J iDo commence WnICD lie
so Justly merits.
by Capt Harper" old Hugu,to'-T The
home of my adoPion-,he birth place of NJ
children. fever forget her interests or her
honor, may my right hand forget its cunning.
BY Jas Points, Esq - Con. Robert P01'.
terted, Laurence Iremper, Esq. and The
other 'cortiy heroes IF Me-ReUoiutiOn still
amongst Long may they live TO enjoy
The fruits uitheir patriotic devotion 10 cuun d.
try.
BY Capt. Lsnge-SmiM Thompson- One
OF the Oldest inhabitants Of The town-A re-
volutIonafy sOldier-he deserves much of
his country. A few more years will bring
MN To his centennial round. Peace 10 the
slun OF brave old man.
by r.. Calvert Capt Lange-Francc
cannot look with envy on our adopted son,
when we loudly boast Of his services during
The last war. lie MAS first in war, first in
peace and now stands first in The hearts Of
ali who know him.
BY J. Forbes old Hugusto- Nav she
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

The Hon. John Robertson declines
oeing candidate to represent the Rich
mon" district in the mex; Congress.
The friends of William Smith, in the
Cuipeper district, have announced him
as candidate for Congress. They say
however, that they are willing te sub.
NIT his claims to the decision of a con
ven'ion, it the friends OF MIR. Banks will
agree to go into the arrangement.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08

Hrhansas Election. mir. Cummins the
wing candidate t"r Congress is said 90 he
iected. In Pulaski county, two Wing Reps
Teseniatives have been elected; and IN The
Senatorial District of Pulaski, White and
Saline, Wing Senator In Saline and Com
way Counties, Wing candidates have succce
ded' In Pope county two Wings have been
elected; IN Lawrence one, the other uncer>
tam; IN Independence, tw"; in Hampstead
anu brown, two. In Hot Springs, Jeffer-
son, Jack son, and Philips counties, the pol,
Ilics OF those elected not given; bu, from the
tone OF the Little Rock Advocate, we are
inclined to think them Wbigs-Nut. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-08
a FAIR HIT

The Washington Chronicle asserts. in re-.
gard TO MIR. CLAY, that il is an insult TO
believe that the people of South Carolina
VIII support man " no declared in the Sen
a:e that he had "interfered to save them from
the gal'ows." On this the Richmond Whig
observes that i, indicates much disinterest.
edness and gratitude in the South Carroll,
mans, to reject the man who prevented them
from being hung, and TO sustain heartily
anu cheeriuiiy the men who got ready the
gallows!