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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

fsldtt0ns With 1ierico.-We learn that
Mr. Martinez, the Mexican Minister, has
been detained at New Orleans, waiting for
iu'i powers from his government to nego-
uate with ours, concerning a settlement Of
all points in dispute, by mediation.
More Specie.-The Vile de Lyon, from
Havre, has on hoard one million of dollars
in gold.-N. Y Gasette.
Conspiracy at Havana.-The New Or
leans Bulletin of the 10Th instant SAYS "A
letter received by commercial house in
'hls Guy, from correspondent at Havana,
confirms the statement published i'm the Bull J.
Ietin oil yesterday. The writer says that a
Carilst conspiracy had been detected among
some OF the regiments stationed at Havana,
anu many arrests and executions had TAX en-
place. From this il would appear lha, we
were mistaken as 10 the cause OF tho revolt
as originating in dissatisfaction with the re.
moval Of General Tacon. The object of the
consPiratcrs was TO wrest the government, of
Cuba from the Queen, and place it in the
hands of Don Carlos.
THE CRoPs-The Wetumpka Gala \
Argus, Of the Goth ult. says: "From ali
quarters we have nothing but good news in
relation to the crops. Wheat is abundant
and better promise of corn has not yraced
our fields for years. The cotton, although
ia'e, Is IN many instances, recruiting fast.
anu hopes are entertained, that although
stunted IN size, ii may yet turn out more
profitable than at first expected"
ECLIPSE OF THE SrN.-The annular G..
clipse OF the Sun will occur on The 18th Of
September. between 3 and o'clock in the
afternoon. This will be the last central e.
clipse of the Sun visible in the United States
until The 25,h OF May, 1854. The next total
eclipse will be on the 7th OF August, 1869.
The new counterfeit $50 bills of the U.
3 Bank OF Pennsylvania have been pu, into
Circulation in Ohio aud Illinois. Persons
would DO well 10 scrutinize closely all notes
oil that denomination.
II appears by publication in the Phila.
deiphIa National Gazette that on the 18Th
instant The graves containing the bones OF
CHARLES THOMSON Qhe Secretary of the
First American Congress) and those of his
wife, were opened and the remains taken
therefrom. What motive could have PROMPT.
ed deed of this kind remains vet 10 be
known.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
TURNIPs.-The Farmer s. Gardener

IURNIPs.-The Farmer s., Gardener
gives the following judicious advice -
Let every farmer sow as many turn
Fps as he can find manure to put in well
as III the present aspect of affairs, true
economy would dictate that every thing
calculated for the sustenance of man or
beast which can, should be raised.
MIR. Thorburne, of New-York, the
great gardener, says that turnips will u.
sual'y do well, sown as late as the 25th
of August. The great matter is to have
your ground well MANFRED and suitably
prepared.-There is yet time enough ic
make crop.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

1t is said that Com. HULL is to have
the command of the Mediterranean
Squadron, and will hoist his flag on
board the Ohio ship of the line. The
captor OF the Guerrero holds now no
higher rank than he did at the date of
that brilliant achievement. Capt. DA-
cREs, the commander Of the Guerriere
we see by the late English papers, was
made Rear Admiral, at the coronation.
Hrena.
Commodore Biddle, has recently been
appointed by the Secretary of the Navy
Governor of the U. S. Navy Asylum,
i'll Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

a WESTERN MoNsTER.-I'hef famed
sea serpent of the Atlantic has not AS
heretofore, been rusticating eff Nahant
this season. The lovers OF marvel have
not therefore been set agape, as usual, by
tine wonderful stories respecting that ia
Their of snakes.
But we have tidings Of Western ser.
Pent, which will supply, measurably, the
place OF his mammoth prototype. Ii is
termed The monster of Devil Lake. ,"
correspondent of the Logansport
(ind.) Telegraph, says it was discover
ed by some men Of the name Of Robin
son in small lake, about two miles in
length. and one half mile in breadth, and
OF unknown depth, in the vicinity of Ro.
chester. in that state. The serpent is
SAID to be sixty feet in length. One
person, MIR. Lindsay, who saw the ani>
mai, describes the head as being "three
ieet across the frontal bone, and having
something Of the contour OF 5eefs head
but the neck tapering and having the
character of the serpent, color dingy
with large bright yellow spots" The
Indians who live i'll the vicinity of the
lake, never venture upon it for the Dur,
pose of fishing or bathing. They have
long known it by the name OF Lake
Man-l'to, " or Devil Lake, on account Of
the serpent, or Mantle, devil, as thew
call it, that lives in it.
Buffalo Commercial Hdyeriise,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

ms late. AT the conclusion OF his remarks,
he was ordered, with the rest, to be hanged
ON the 18th Of August.
The New York Express OF Saturday says.
"The executions by the wholesale. about to
lake place in Upper Canada, excite almost,
universal horror in this city. With but u
single exception, we have not vet seen or
heard OF any pallia,ors, even among our
British population. We do suggest mos,
respectfully TO The authorities in Canada, the
demands of humanity, and of the civ iliza,ion
Of tho age, to say nothing of policy and state
propriety.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

A method has been discovered in
Sweden OF preventing grain from being
laid by the rain. aud of raising it when
laid. The grain stalks are gently bent
together, and tied in bundles as far as
the arms can reach, care being taken
not to break the straw, and the heads of
the grain thus form sort Of umbrella.
protecting the straw from the rain and
giving sufficient air A men oS even
an active boy, can bind in day as much
NJ will produce 100 bushels ofgrain.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

The Baltimore American OF the l4ii
'ays:-Corn was sold iii this market yes,
terday al one dollar per bushel by the cargo
This is an advance OF twelve cents bushe
since Friday last. Prime white Virgini.
wheat was sold yesterday a, SLIGO, anc
prime red at $3.50, per bushel-being an
advance Of five cents.
The American of Saturday states tina,
corn had again fallen to Sc cents, IN con,
sequence of the recent rains.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

The Lewisburg Enquirer OF the 10Th states
that there were at that time over seven hun
dred visi'ers at the White Sulphur-and
that there were large companies at the other
Springs. President Van Buren, was met a,
bout five miles from the White SULPHUR bv
party of gentlemen, among whom was
Judge Parker, who in behalf OF the compa
ny gave him a cordial welcome.
The Secretary of War, Mr. Poinsett. ar
rived at the White Sulphur on the Sunday
after the President.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

GREAT YIELD OF WHEAr.-Tbe
Ssaunion Spectator informs US, that MIR.
SsawIighi, Of Augusta county, Va. obtained
az i-2bushels vi wheat from l3 dozen sheayes
OF The common size. The wheat of the va.
rely called cred chaT." Cannot some of
our Brooke county farmers beat this?
Vsilsburg 7Tan.cript
While your farmers are trying the above,
MI transcript, we will give you something
more TO beat Mr.. Shelton Abney, of this
county, from $50 dozen got 42O bushels of
Clean Wheat, weighing from IS 10 Ct
pounds 10 The bushel. and had besides from
AZ To 10 bushels In the tailings, Gas our in.
dormant e'''maled,) yet to get out!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
SPECIE PAY MENTS.

:, According TO previous agreement, the
Banks OF Pennsylvania, Virginia, Mary
land, Delaware, Missouri, Kentucky, Mas
sacbuselts, Connecticut and Rhode Island
resumed specie payments on Nj onday the 18th
The banks OF several other States, we be.
lieve, had signitied their intention to resume
on the same day SO that we may now con.
slider the return 10 specie pay ments as gen
erai throughout the country. The resump-
ton seems TO produce little or no sensation.
Ia Herald
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

uNAssHoPPERs.- he attention Of the
public was excited on Thursday last at a.
bout the hour OF noon, by the disappearance
OF The grasshoppers (supposed 10 be) which
nave been so abundant during The present
season. Immense myriads Of them, appa
Irentiy from The size of bee down, were 10
be seen floating in the beams of the sun their
wings giittering like spangles, and extending
as lar as The eye could reach in height and
extent wherever the suhbesms would rem
der them visible and around which they sp-
peared to play. The birds seemed TO hover
about them, and here and there would catcb
straggler, and some OF them would seem
20 come down as low as the house tops. This
may be quite familiar occurrences 10 natu.
raIis's, but we have never before known it
10 attract so much observation.
Frederick (1Id.) Herald.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS
IN SAvANNAH.-Thes several banks in the
city OF Savannah have resolved to resume
ayments in specie on the LIST day of Octo-
Der next The banks in the interior Of
Georgia are invited by The city banks, 10
resume at the Same time.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

There has been a most calamitous fire
at Hudson, New York, by which near
hundred families were rendered house
less. 1t was communicated by sparks
from a steamboat.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

The citizens of New York rendered pub-
lie dinner TO the Hon. S. S. Prentiss. OF
mississippi, which he declined in conse-
quence ola desire ~ reach home. Mr.. s
attended public meeting while in the civ
at the Masonic Hall, where he was received
with great enthusiasm.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

MAJOR Delaheld has been appointed
superintendent Of the Military Academy
at West Poins-Col. Thayer, for some
reason unknown, having declined tba,
duty. Major d. is a graduate Of the
Academy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

The Louisville Journal in noticing the
accounts Of the severe drought this side Of
fha Allegheny mountains. remarks. That in
The West they have had plenty ofrain. The
New Orleans Bulletin Of The 9Th, notes II 80
remarkable circumstance that the prece.
ding day had passed off without shower.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23
RICHMOND MEDICAL COLLEGE

RICHMOND MEDICAL COLLEGE.
we learn from the Compiler tina, the old
Union Hotel, building with most beauti
ial and tasteful exterior, has been taken by
The Faculty of the Richmond Medical Col
iege and infirmary, who have it in a course
Of alteration and repair 10 answer their pur
poses. Ths Compiler thinks i, will suit al
mirasly, and tina, it is not equalled by any
building for q like institution 10 the Union.
lie house is tour stories high. On the first
floor Is on anatomical museum room OF
some 30 or 100 feet long, already furnished
With some valuable specimens, and on the
same floor are The chemical laboratory and
lecture rooms, which are large and well sui
Tod. The remainder of the building is an.
pfopriated TO The uses ofan infrmary, which
vii accommodate from ITS TO 200 patients.
Three Sisters OF Charity are TO attend the
SICK. The cost TO each patient for medica!
attendance medicines. lodging, and II ursins
will be IS week.
The winter term Of the lectures in the
College will commence on The 9th of No.
sember The infirmary is to be opened
IoF The reception OF patients imn edia,eIy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

The Richmond Enquirer thinks it
possible event that The next Presidential
election may go iDto Congress. Do the
Conservatives mean 10 run q candidate ;
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-08-23

Capt. Marryat, o! the British Navy, ALL,
thor Of Peter Simple, &c. is now a, the
White Sulphur.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-12-28
FROM HARRISBURG.

The most interesting intelligence to-day is
the confirmation of the statement that three
of the Wing members of the House--Messrs
Butler and Sturdevant of Luzerne, and Mon
telius of Union-bad gone over to the Loco
Focos under Hopkins.
Their reasons for doing this are published
in the papers. They endeavor to prove that
circumstances had occurred since the organ-
cation of the two divisions Of the House, which
materially changed The right of the whole af-
fair, and that the course they thought proper
TO take, was the only one by which the Com
monwealth could be saved from anarchy aud
destruction. In both these attempts they fail
most s;gnally, and besides exhibiting the most
glaring Inconsistency between their professions
and acts of one day and those of the next they
lay themselves open TO pregnant suspicion OF
having been actuated by other motives than
those which should ever govern the conduct
Of men Of honor and patriots. The Philadel-
phia papers do not hesitate to charge them
with having been bought over and some Of
the Harrisburg correspondents go so far as to
assign the relative price of the Union and Luz
zerne members.-Boston Atlas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-12-28

/, may be delivered TO you to be buried on
your farm. have no time 10 write long
10 you, because have great need OF COM
municating with my Creator and prepare
for his presence. The time has been very
short that has been allowed. My last wish
10 the Americans is, that they may not think
Of revenging my death. Let no further
blood be shed aud, believe me, from what
have seen, that all the stories that were
told about the sufierings of the Canadian
people, were untrue Give my love to your
sister, and tell her think on her as on my
mother. God reward her for all her kind
ness. further beg you TO take care Of w.
Johnson, so that he may find an honorable
bread Farewell, my dear friend; God
bless and protect you.
(Signed) S. Won SCHOULTZ.
To Warren Green, Esq. Salina,
State Of New York, US
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-12-28

pied by Mr. Talmadge Mr. Brown then,
lin his own pronuncialiop) took the floor TO
answer himl His words were lost in the
desperate struggles ofthose in the galleries
10 escape as quick es possible, the smallest
portion Of his moving speeches He having
finished his narcotic remarks which ans
wersd the purpose ola sedaiive on the excl
ted brains Of the Senate, the bill was post
poned till Monday next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-12-28
re GAr, o. A VINO o. S. SENATOR /

a.
Tadidna.--The Indiana Democrat states,
that the Legislature of that state made choice
on the 18th inst. of Hon. Albert s. White
(Whig) now Representative in Congress,
for U. s. Senator from that state for six years,
from the 4th of March next, to succeed Mr.
Upton, (Loco Foco.)
Aimanacks.--We have been presented by
the publishers with the following Almanacks
for 1885, The Amer. Anti Slavery Almanack,
neatly printed and stitched in a cover, and
containing 4s pages of closely printed matter,
statisticks of slavery, list of northern members
of Congress who have voted in opposition to
the views of abolitionists &c. To those who
feel interested in the subject of abolition, this
work mus, be desirable. The Common School,
Almandck, "a pages, is exceedingly valuable
and filled with useful matter. II contains two
engravings of model school houses, together
with view of school house as some look
and another as they should look. We wish every
parent would buy one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-12-28

The proceedings of both Houses on Thurs:
day are thus given in letter to the Editor
ofthe New York STAR
The resolution presented Yesterday by
Mr. Rlves Of Virginia, calling on the Secre-
tary OF The Treasury for information relative
10 the sale OF The Bonds off u. S. Bank,
and The deposi,e in that institution Of the
funds thus raised, has engrossed a consider
able portion ofthe time Of the Senate this
day, and has given rise to an animated and
highly interesting debate.
The speech Of Mr. Rives in support of
his resolution was equally with the resolu-
lions themselves, astounding and overwhel-
ming 10 the genuine adherents Of Loco Fo-
co principles, who follow them as the wan
derer doth the ignis fataus, into whatever
bog it may lead him
That after having abused and villified
The Bank Of the United States for so long n
period--aiter heaping upon this institution
ana IT'S chief officer. all The aharges that the
most vindiclive malice could suggest, or the
mos, active imagination could discover, the
administration party should a, this late peri
90 'urn TO the monster they would fain have
crushed, and shake hands with the unspeak-
aofe ,crcfeh they have SO long anaihemaiized.
does indeed appear marvel almost beyond
credibiliiy
That such is the fact however, there is
now no Dom 10 deny and to what extent
ms new alliance has been carried on the
part Of The Secretary of the Treasury, il is
the object of Mr. Rives' resolution TO inyes-
ugate,
Mr. Rives expressed his establishment at
this state ofthings. The sub-treasury scheme
was evidently dead--he spoke at large of
the heavy and repeated defalcations and ex-
pressed in the most decided terms his disap-
probation ofthe course taken by the admin
lslration in relation TO these matters.
Mr. Wright, in reply. accused the Senator
from Virginia Of deserving his friends, and
expressed his surprise and regret that gen
tleman holding the relations 10 the Presi.
dent. held by Mr. Rives, should entertain the
opinions expressed in his observations.
Mr. Rives arose 10 answer The remarks Of
the Senator from New York, and look oc.
casion TO reply 10 this insinualion. ,'thnt per.
haps the Hon. Senator knew more Of his re.
lanons 10 the President than he did himself
His (Mr RS sentiments towards Mr. Van
Buren, were those Of high personal respect.
ont Mat ne acas moi here as The friend of The
President cftke United States, buf as a SEN
atcr from Me Sopereign State Of Virginia.
." am no passef Of ne President" said Mr.
k'res' ard Ibsg nc gentleman 10 under
stand this" a' 7N3
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-12-28

The opening Of the Railroad half way
from New Haven TO Hartford, expedtes our
New York mail also, two hours. We now
get the New York morning papers at o'clock,
A. NJ the next day after they are published
as quick as we get the Boston papers for all
practical purposes,-the latter reaching here
about midnight, and of course are of no use
till morning. " hen the Hartford and New
Haven Railroad is completed, we shall get the
southern mail about the next morning after
it leaves New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-12-28

Massachusetts. Congressional
District.-The second trial for the election of
a Member of Congress in the District now
represented by Parmenter (Loco Foco) re-
suited on Monday Of las, week in no choice.
The votes stood for Brooks (Whig) 1862 /;
Parmenter 1865; Scat. 65l. The scattering
were mostly Abolition votes, neither candi-
date being entirely acceptable TO them. On
the last trial Parmenter lacked but 261 of being
elected, 6that his final defeat is now rendered
almost certain. 1t will be recollected he was
the President of the Middlesex Bank which
failed last year, and yet he is the Loco Foco,
anti-bank candidate !!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-12-28

Speed ofthe Mails.-The N. Y. Journal of
Commerce States that the Railroad is now
completed between New York and Philadel-
pha, which makes continuous line from
Washington to New York. The mail is to
be conveyed the whole distance in serenteen
hours leaving Washington at A. M. and ar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-12-28

The Common School JournoL-This is the
title of new periodical, published by Marsh,
Capen & Lyon, No. 1913 Washington street,
Boston, and edited by Hon. Horace Mann.
Secretary of the Board of Education in Mass.
II is to be issued semi Monthly, at one Dollar
per year. The Journal is designed for the
improvement of Common Schools, and other
means Of Popular Education. From the first
No. which has been sent US, we Judge that
The Paper will be conducted with great ability,
and be powerful coadjutor in the noble cause
which il espouses. We can recommend il
with confidence to Teachers, Parents, and all
who are interested in the physical, intellectual!
and moral improvement of mankind
Commeaddble.--W understand that the
Directors of the Hartford and New Haven
Railroad have refused 10 run their cars for the
transportation of the mail on the Sabbath
DID the same commendable spirit pervade
other similar associations, and especially did
it guide our rulers, we should not be panied
by seeing the Sabbath profaned and the laws
81 God sci at defiance, as they are now,by the
transportation of the mail through all parts of
the land on The day of sacred rest. How can
the sanctily of the day be maintained, when
government sets the example of disregardng
it2 s g
Ntinois.--Any one who has seen the Loco
Foco papers, must be aware how confidently
they have claimed Illinois. The Legislature
is now in session, and from the votes il an
pears that the Wings have majority 10 Joint
ballot. The Boston Atlas says;
I'VE have accounts from vandalia which
confirm what We published yesterday. of The
organization Of the Legislature.
The vote 10 the Senate for Clerk a Toe,
vote, stood for Bond (Whig) 2l-CoyelI II oco
Focol IL. The statement of the Globe i
that Bond was chosen in consequence of ,bs
absence 40. oi,wo or three "democratc'' members.
This is false, because 81 is majority Of ,he
whole Senate, which consists of forty members
In 'he House Of Representatives there were
SIX members absent three Wings and three
Loco focos Ewing (Loco) had but one ma.
The Special Report on Mr.. Swartwout's
deiaication has at length appeared The
amount is ascertained to be Sl,374.Il9 The
distractions commenced in 1890.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-12-28
VERMONT PMENIx.
Friday Morning, Dec. as, 1888.

Mr.. Rires, U. S. Senator from Virginia
and formerly one Of the ablest and most worthy
oftbe leaders of the Jackson-Van Buren, party,
and recently Conservative, has within lew
DAVIS, taken decided Wing ground in Speech
in Congress, in which he handles MIR. van
Buren, and his coadjutors without gloves. we
hone hereafter to give sketch OF this highly
interesting speech. He shows in mastery
manner the hypocricy of the self styled demo
cratic leaders, and makes hard hit upon them
in reference 10 their recent treaty with the u.
S. Bank BY which the government consented
TO receive a credit of some millions on It's
books, to be paid out in its notes, or in Loco
Foco parlance, in shank rags" He signh-
cantly asks, whether this treaty is offensive
and defensive" -and thus suggests another
excellent argument for the Loco Foco papers
as to the dangerous influence Of U. s. Bank.
has even gone so far as TO seduced the anti
bank Loco Foco administration !! Horrible
dictu What can our neighbor of the Demo
crat, say to this unholy alliance. Democrats
awake! You will soon be sold as vassas tc
the U. S. Bank--Van Buren,, Benton,,and all
Alas for the days of humbug