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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

The Richmond Enquirer was wont &c
call the Wings mo principle party"
because they were not precisely sgree1
on all abstract questions Of National poll
cy. 1t may be unkind TO bring up such
"reminiscences, but really we feel pro-
voked to it by the following,
Extract ofa letter from Col Joseph Jya,s
ki"s to tie editor Of the Enquirer b: "yeu
ought 10 cease abusing the Sub.Tressu.
cry. Every body knows your opinion on
1.-THE subject, and it is unnecessary to say
"more. Hereafter. let US fight together, and
mot aid the Wings by abusing each eiher's
"measures."
Reply Of the Esquirer. would saw
"as little as possible-indeed not a word. il
other Republican (Sub Treasury editors
would also sink the question:"
Pray, Mr.. Enquirer, how do you like
to view yourself in your own glass;
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
Correspondence Of the Narl. Intsl,genser
Nru, Xn,v Nfo,, IN

Correspondence IF the NATL InteL,genser
New York, May 10.
When we had in New York a u. s.
Bank a Natchez merchant could buy
goods in New York, give his note for
them six months to run, payable at his
own door. aud the New York merchant
got it cashed at the branch here for -
per cent. discount. So for St. Louis.
Nashville, or Mobile. Now not sin.
gle bank in this city does such business,
and all such paper is rejected. The
consequence is, that the New York mer-
chant makes his notes due here, payable
athis own door-the Natchez, Nashville
or st. Louis eater. drinker, or wearer
paying the bill, all coming out of the
consumers in the end. What is worse
under this better currency is, that the
notes Of distant merchants are not so
much valued as they were, people here
reasoning nationally that man will take
up note at his own door, which he
will! permit to be dishonered if PAYABLE
1900 or 1000 miles off. Thus, what
railroads and steamboats, have done Tor
the Union, in linking its Interests and
its relations, Vandal experiments and
Gothic expedients have done against it.
London now has closer business relations
with us than St. Louis. 1.-THE St Louis
merchant made his note given in New
York pay able in Hamburg. it would be
quite as negotiable as if payable in St.
Louis. But what Of all thisl A United
States Bank is q "monster!" "The
State banks can regulate the exchanges"
People expect too much from Governs
ment," sc. Sc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
NEW MILITIA LAW.

The bill reported by the Committee
on the Militia, Of the House of Repre>
sentatives, proposing material alterations
IN The present system. excites much in
tsrest. The principal alteration is in
the time Of service. The law OF 1892
requires every able bodied white male
citizen, between the age Of Is and As,
to perform military duty. The present
bill limits the ages between Ell and 40.
The reasons that influenced the Com
mittee to assume the age of 81. were,
shat the power to exact the services Of
minors was extremely questionable, and
that their service in time of peace was
not required. Limiting the age to 40.
" as considered proper. upon the ground
that the increase of the militia, by the
rapid incieas ofpopuIa:ion, would make
1t entirely too unwisldy; and would re>
lease portion from burden not reGui-
red by the country at the present time.
They classify the militia into the actipe
and general militia. The active militia
to be composed of tenth part of the
whole number the remainder 10 form
the general militia. The active militia
are TO be selected from tne whole body
of the militia by the States; the whole
control being with the States so that am.
pie justice may be done to all int -esied.
1t is claimed that on this plan, the Gov
eminent will have at all times certain
portion Of militia TO take the field in her
defence, in state of discioline equal to
regulars; also that it will be most effec.
tual argument against the in crease of
standing army. The bill requires the
active militia to be eneaDped for the PEI
Tiod Of six consecutive days annually,
to improve in practical military science.
The tour Of duty is fixed at nine months.
The active militia will amount to about
25O, 600 men, not inferior in drill to the
regular army, and ready to take the field
at moments warning.-The bill asks
an appropriation of ten millions.
Alsr. Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

Mr.. Secretary Woodbury. has been
ominated BY Governor HILL as Chief
Justice of the Superior Court of New
Hampshire. The nomination will With
out doubt be confirmed by the Council.
A letter from Concord says, 1T is un>
derstood here that Mr.. Woodbury. will
immediately resign his Office Of Secre.
tary of the Treasury; that Amos Ken
dali will be his successor, and that Isaac
Hill will be Post Master Genesal some
time in June next"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
UNITED STATES SENATE

The terms Of the following members Of
this body expire on The 9TH Of March next:
Messrs. Swift Of Vermont, Webster of
Massachusetts,, Robbins Of Rhode Island.
Southland Of New Jersey, Bayard of Della
ware, Merrick Of Mary land- Wings. Mes
srs Riyes Of Virginia, Mexican Of Pennsyl-
ysnia, Tallmadge OF New York, Sbepley Of
Maine, Niles OF Connecticut, Trotter of
Mississippi, Grundy of Tennessee, Morris
Of Ohio, Upton Of Indiana, Benton ofMis-
souri,, and NorvelI Of Michigan.
kbe Wings will quite certainly elect
twelve OF these-probably more.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
From the Charlottesville Republieon

Under the editorial head OF the New
York Times Of last week we perceive
the names Of HENRY CLAY, ofKentucky,
for President, and N. P. Talmadgs of
New York, for Vice President. 1t is
evident, then, from this, that the New
York Conservatives do not in any event
mean to support M. Van Buren, again.-
We are inclined to believe that the Con-
sentative party in Virginia are not pre-
pared to follow in ths wake of the
New Yorkers:-they will neither join
the Clay party or the sub-treasury party,
but maintain their own principles, and
throw their weight into that scale which
will best secure the great interests of
their common country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
Correspondence Of the ~ Y Daily Express
QUEBEC, H. CO. Nav 10


The people here are all in preparation for
The reception OF the new Governor General.
Lord DURHAM. He is TO come out, i, is
stated. with splendOr, and an eguipage, the
like OF which has moi hesn seen in the new
world since Tie days OF the old Spanish Cav.
alters at Hispaniola and in Mexico. His
SUITE is to consist Of 800 persons. His hor>
ses, dogs, bounds, plate, &c. SC. are all 10
come with him, and he will quite coniound
The natives" The spectacle here now, the
guards having come, the gorgeous household
troops. Is altogether European. Quebec
looks like some city 10 France thai the Brit
ish may have taken.
The Earl Of DURHAM is 10 have. as bis
chateau, The Parliament House. the ereo,
speak, room 10 be made his eating.room.
The portraits OF Messieurs Papineau, Bour.
dages, and Tiger are 10 be removed from The
Speakers room 10 the garrett.
Since the arrival Of the frigstes, provision
has hearly doubled in price, and The markets
are but poorly supplied.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

Em'grants for the Pacific Coast. AT las,
The Rocky Mountains are to be scaled by the
caravan OF emigration hitherto content TO en-
camp on this side its base. And now Bishop
berkeiey's prophecy IS carried out to its
utmost limit. China and its wall and sea
only fronting upon US.
-" Hsst,oard the Star Of Empire takes its
ray The Peoria Register announces the
arrival at that place ofthe steamer Princeton
with about $50 emigrants on board, who de.
sIgn settling in the Reighborhood of Oregon
City. They embarked at Wheeling, and
carried with them all the necessary imple-
meots OF husbandry and household furniture
10 me amount of75ions. II seems they have
gone there prepared 10 live.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

@The packet Westchester which
arrived at New York on the 9Th, brings
news confirming the liberal design of the
Bank of England and the English mer.
chants towards this country. They are
prompted by interest, apart from the
very cordial feelings of national reeipro-
city and friendship cherished by the
English towards US. They are aware
of the injury which must rebound to
their trade, so long as our commerce is
crippled by our pecuniary embarrrass.
ments and deranged currency, and every
aid they can afford as will be and has
been extended in the kindliest and most
generous spirit. Let the Quixotic press
OF either nation fan tho dying embers of
national antipathy. and roar away their
tea>pot storms as much as they please,
these amicable relations will not be dis,
turbed In the least. They evince then>
selves daily and are daily strengthening.
The shipments of specie to this coun-
try we are assured will be continued
until the iadices warrant the conclusion
that our basis is sound and broad. Un-
til tho currency of the two nations is
brought to something like par, aud our
internal commerce resumes its spirited
and prosperous career, there must be
mutual suffering and declension in the
trade OF the two countries. The English
know this and will gladly hasten a con>
devoutly desired by us both .
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
Brdndreth's Pills and the " Crent JVes

Brandreth's Pills and the Great Yves.
tern."-We understand that several box.
es Of these celebrated Pills were taken
out in the "Great Western" to serve in
need in 'eorking the Engines of that
proud steamer.
It's further stated to US, (but not on
as good authority that quaker gentle.
man proved the efficacy of some Of these
Operatives" so far, that nothing was
found Of him but his hat. and If he had
not been a quaker, and consequently a
broad im,the whole of him would have
worked through."-N. Y. STAR
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
"Lo! tbs poor Indian, The Columbia

"Lo! tbs poor Indian. THE Columbia
Is. c. Telescope says:
eve have frequently had occasion to
refer to the injustice and cruelty Of the
Government towards heIndians. Near
ly twenty millions of dollars have bee n
expended, and much blood shed, in the
attempt 10 drive the Seminoles from the
Everglades Of Florida-the last spot of
earth that they have left to set their feet
upon, and entirely useless to US. Prep
arations seem to be now making for
spending perhaps an equal SUM to enforce
upon the Cherokses fraudulent trea-
ty."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

e1- Al Van Buren, meeting held in Mo.
bile, short lime ago, it was "ressiusd,"
nong other things, tina, the notes Of the U.
s. Bank wore "worthIess and irredeemable
promises TO pay" As commentary on this
declaration, it is stated in the Mobile Adver-
tiser, that one Of the gentlemen who voted
tor II had absolutely given % per cent. pre-
MUM Tor $4,000 Of this worthless and ire
deemabIe paper, and paid for the Same in Al.
ALBANIA State Bank notes
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
SPECTATOR.
-STAUNTON-
THURSDAY, MAY 81, 1888.

During the past week grea: quaint.
ty OF rain has fallen in this neig hborhood
but the weather. for the most part. has
been too cool for vegetation to make
much progress. There has been cons
siderable fall Of snow in the North
Mountains.-One Of the peaks was white
for thirty-six hours.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
DEATH OF commoDonE woo1..r.

Commodore Melanc,hon r. Woolsey, of
The United States Navy, died at Utica, on
Saturday morning last, Of the dropsy. This
ga,iaot officer was about sixty years of age,
and his loss will he severely felt by oil Who
had the pleasure Of knowin ing him personally.
and especially by those in the service Of
which lie was so distinguished an ornament.
lie has seen as much hard service as anv of
hcer in orr Navy, and has always discharg-
ed his duties with equal honor to himself and
his country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
TIE MISSISSIPPI ELECTIoN

II slip from the Nashville Banner Of Sun
day, (l3th,) PROCESSES 10 give returns from
every county in Mississippi. Those returns
STAND thus Premises majority over Ciar>
ootne eO5, over DAVIS 1851 Words ma.
1nr"y over Claiborne 27O, over Davis 74S
we believe tho, The Banner gives the re.
turns from three OF four counties incorrectly,
and that the majorities of PaENrIss and
WORD are thereby moderated. ''-Louis.
piife Journal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31
CONGRESS.

The bill appropriating $500, 600 for
the construction Of the Alexandria and
Falmouth Rail Road passed the Senate
on Wednesday. An amendment was
previously adopted requiring the COM
Pany to carry the mail for the sole com
sideration of the SUN thus appropriated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

REwARD;-The Mayor OF Philadeis
phia. has offered large reward for the
apprehension and conviction Of per-
son or persona who set Ola fire the Penn.
sylvanla Hail. OIL the night of the 18th
instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

PennsylDanid improvements. The amount
OF tolls received on the public works OF Penn
sylvania, from tie LIST If November 10 the
2lst OF April last, was S335 ,257, being $685.
QUO more than were received within The
same period the preceding year. As the
works progress towards completion, the tolls
will Of course continue 10 increase.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

We learn from the Boston Atlas, that
a few merchants Of that city have made
a private contribution of five thousand
dollars for the relief Of the sufferers by
the fire in Charleston, and sent il on.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

The loss of property by the late hre
at Paducah. Kentucky. is estimated BY
the Review of that place at Sls5, 400.
The hes: part Of the town was DESTROY.
ed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

The Lexington Presbytery will meet
in Stanton on Friday the 9Th of Juae,
for the purpose Of ordaining the Rev. p.
+. STEVENSON as Pastor of the Presby-
terrain Church of this place.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

The New York American says that
$4,000 had been collected in that city,
BY the committee for the relief OF the
sufferers by the fire in Charleston, and
will he RENTED immediately.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

A Valuable Priuiiege.-A wife in
alary land can by law OF that State, d.
vorce herself from a common drunkard.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-31

Bank IF Wheeling -Jo,epb Caldwell,
Esq, has been elected Presidep, OF The Bank
OF wheeling, 10 the place OF James Cald-
we'll, deceased.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-07-14
FEMALE DUTIES.

There are no duties on earth so nearly
angelic as those which devolves OIL women
Let the young wife then take hold of the
promises that belong to the faithful, resolv-
ing that what she knows to be her duty
shall be pursued, and whatever is right will
soon become agreeable, according to the
known principles of human nature. Few
women have any conception of the good
which Providence puts in their power to
perform by appointing them the helpmates
of man. To the very voice, step, tone;
look, every thing which constitutes example
in those we love, is attached the utmost in
duence. Domestic happiness is peculiaiy
prolific, and he must be brute who does
not yield to the force of its heavenly inau-
ence, and become modified, adjourned, and
avolted 40 lhr
A young wife should remember that the
measures of her husbands respect will be
graduated by the respect she mantests for
herself. If she appear respectable in his
eyes, let her set proper respect upon her
self, by manifestng that respect for him TO
which. in the relations of life, he is entitled.
There is neatness in dress which is per-
fectly compatible with plainnessIgracefui
without appearing ostentatious. The exts.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-07-14

FrankIin'S Printing Press.-We learn
from the London papers, that in lecture
recently delivered before the London Me-
chanics' Institute, by B. B. Thatcher of
Boston, the Lecturer stated that his research
es after traces of Franklin's doings in Lon
don have brought to light an interest
ing relic. i will be remembered that
Franklin; when he came TO London to pur-
sue tho printing business, worked first fora.
person named Palmer, and afterwards went
to WattsA' near ,Linncoln's Inn-felds."--s
The relic referred to is the identical press
which Franklin worked at when with Mr.
Watts. 1.-THE tradition is still preserved a.
asng the trade, that when Franklin was i'll
London in 1868, as the agent of Massachu-
sets, he visitedS his old master, who still
continueS.alis business at the same place,
sought out the press, which was still doing
duty, called the workmen together, and
gave them, over a nogging of Porter, an ac-
count of the article, and few words Of
comment in g Poor Richards usual man
ner, which made great impression. The
press is no longer used /; but though clumsy
and rough, it does not differ so much from
common presses as might be supposed; itbe-
ing now one hundred and ten years since
the philosopher pulled atit himself,
Boston Transcript,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-07-14

Number AZ.

Resolved That the names of the dele
gates to this Convention be published with
the proceedings. e',
On motion of Mr.. Keuster, Of Mercer,
Resolved, That the suggestion of our
western brethren in favor of holding con-
vention at Pittsburg be referred to the CEN
tral committee: Npaul,
On motion of Mr.. Johnson Of Danphin,
Resolved, That the delegates to this Con-
vention have carefully investigated the vari-
Gus charges made against Gen. David r.
Porter, impeaching his personal integrity
and honor, and that they are fully satisfied
that all said charges are wholly unfounded
in truth. M@
On motion Of Mr.. Weller of Montgome-
ry, Resolved, That committee of be
appointed, whose duty it shall be to prepare
and forward authenticated copies of the re-
solutions of this Convention to Gen. David
r. Porter. the Democratic candidate for
G overnor, Of Pennsylvania. '... 'E
The President appointed the following
gentlemen to carry the above resolution in-
to effect, viz: s'- ."2n'
Messrs. Weller of Montgomery, Pearson
of Lebanon, Hemphill of Chester, Findlay
of Allegheny, and Schall of York.
On motion Of Mr.. Leiper, ,iH u
Resolved, That this Convention adjourn
sine die.
Signed by the officers.
List of delegates omitted.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-07-14
POLITICAL.
From the Harrisburg Reporter.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
OE THE
Democratic Young Mems
Convention.

CNtJ AOoO'
The delegates in attendance assembled
at the Union Church in Locust street, at
IL o'clock, A. M. when, on motion of Mr..
Ingram of Schuylkill.
Col. REAH FRAZER of Lancaster, was
called to the chair, and Albert G. Ramsey
of York, H. H. Muhlenberg of Berks, Geo.
r. Espy of Venango, Jacob F. Miller of
Cumberland, j. B. Danna of Adams, & Jno.
S. Ingram of Schuylkill, were chosen Sec
retaries.
The Convention being thus temporarily
organized, it was, on motion Of Mr. Fisher
of York,
ResoLUed-That each city and county
delegation select one of its own members to
constitute committee to appoint officers to
preside over the deliberations of the Con-
vention.
On motion, of Mr.. Barton Of Lancaster.
ResolUed-That the committee report at
an adjourned meeting of this convention at
5 o'clock P. M.
On motion of Mr.. Hamilton of Dauphin,
ReSoEUed-That tie officers of this Com
vention consist of President, one Vice
President from each county, and 26 Secre-
taries. .
On motion of Mr.. Cummings of Philadel-
phla county,
ReSoI0ed-That the different delegations,
through their charmen, present the names
of their members to the secretaries of the
Convention at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
The following letter to the chairman was
then read by one of the secretaries:
Harrisburg, Juiy4 1898.
To the President of the Democratic Young
Mems Convention: ....
SIR:-We,, the undersigned committee
of arrangement, respectfully invite the mem
bers of the Convention over which you
preside, to participate with the Democracy
of Harrisburg, in partaking of the dinner
provided for the occasion near the borough.
Ample arrangements have been made to ac-
commodate all who may be pleased to join
with us. The procession to march out to
the place of dining, will be formed at l24
o'clock-and the cloth will be laid at one
o'clock.
Yours, very respectfully, &c.
Valentine Hummel, John G. Bucher,
Micheal Burke, Ovid f. Johnston, Henry
Sprigman, G. A. Snyder, John II. Briggs,
Henry Broader, George l.. Mytinger, John
Shanklin, John Houser, G.. F. Haehlen.
On motion of John W. Ryan of Phila-
delphia county, the chair appointed COM
mite of three, consisting of John w. Ryan,
John S. Ingram and James Findly, to ac-
cept of said invitation on the part Of the
Convention.
On motion of Mr.. Burnside of Centre.
Re8OlUed-That the grand committee
meet in one hour after adjournment at Mr.
Buehler's Hotel.
On motion of Mr. Findlay of Allegheny
Resolucd-That this Convention now ad
jourq to meet again at O'Clock this after
noon
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-07-14
Volume III.
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