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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

A Western paper thus comprises within
the space OF few lines birds ey e view OF a
work in which the young State OF Indiana is
engaged, With much honor TO herself, and
With certainty Of immense advantages direct
and indirect, TO her enterprising citizens
A canal of four hundred and forty four miles
IN extent would justly be regarded as an a
Chisyement of the creates; magnitude for the
most powerful empire of the old world. and
yet here we find one OF the youngest members
of our happy confederacy engaged in IFS
accomplishment with quiet and yet steady
efiort as If II were perfect matter OF. course
occurrence. finer.
The Wabash, (Ind.) Canal, now in pro>
sress, is TO reach from Manhattan, al the
mouth OF Maumee river, to Terre Hau,e. on
the Wabash, 80 miles; thence, by cross
cut, "a miles 10 central canal, and down the
southern section OF that ] 10 miles TO Evans.
vile on the Ohio river, in the south western
part OF Indiana, making a total distance Of
444 miles. The summit level, abou, 200
feet above Lake Erie, is at Fort Wayne.-
One hundred and ten miles of this canal
ives, OF Fort Wayne, are ready for nayiga-
ton. One hundred and six miles, eastward
from Fort Wayne, to Manhattan, lis termi.
nation, are under contract, partly made, and
TO be completed by October /, 1889.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

e. A writer in the American Month.
ly Magazine in an excellent article on
the Sub. Treasury bill, gives the follow
ing description of this Ubiquitous mea-
sure:
And what was this scheme which
has agitated this country SO long, and
been finally spurned with worthy con-
tempt aud execration by the representa-
tives Of the people ? 1t was a scheme
to concentrate the whole monied power
OF this confederacy ia the hands of the
Executive-to give him degree Of pa
tronage, which would clotne him with
the attributes Of an absolute monarch
60 make him the king of stockholders,
10y surrendering to him the power of in.
vesting the surplus funds Of the treasury
in such stocks as he might choose-and
to give him new engine of despotism
Ia the establishment of corps of travel
ling myrmidons. who under the pretence
OF examining into the accounts Of sub.
treasury agents, might be sent from point
10 point at moments notice, and could
be made 10 form, during the period of
critical canvass, an efficient means of
PerPetuating power by corruption and
management. We doubt if there could
have been plot more eunnipgly devils
ed tor carrying out the ambitious views
OF Mr.. Van Buren, and eusuring his re-
election. A civil revolution either would
have followed The permanent establish
ment of this Internal system, or the lib.
sfues OF the American people would
have been lost forever"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

GEN, Scorr AND THE CHERoKEEs-
referring to the admirable manner in
which Gen. Scott has discharged the
very responsible and delicate duty ofeC
iecting the removal of The Cberokees
frotn their late homes in the South the
New York American justly says--"No
laurel which Scott has acquired. will
live SO long, or bloom SO freshly round
his brow, as that which he has gathered
in the bIoodless fields Of the Cherokee
country. He has, in the discharge OF
the upgrateful duty imposed upon him,
gained by his vigilance, humanity, and
address, immortal hoBour.-The hero.
ism OF the sword belongs to many-to
none more emphatically than to Scott :
but, courageous, enlightened, and self
denying humanity, is higher attribute
and belongs TO but few, Happily for
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

MiHgling the useful pih the Sweet.-
The following toast w as given at the &C.
Iteration of the 4th in Cbuckatuck, Va.
Business is business, says the Alexandra
Gazette, and the proudest man never
suffers il TO be wholly forgotten:
"By James P. GwinD Deputy Sher.
ih)--FeIlow citizens, prepare to paw
your taxes, for shall soon be down w.
on you"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

&G= The Baltimore Chronicle well
suggests that there is keen and well
deserved satire in that part of the Proc
lamation Of the Governor Of Pennsylva-
MIA in which he intimates that, after the
resumption of specie payments by the
State Banks, the only irredeemable is
sues will be those OF the National Gov>
eminent. This is, indeed, the humilia
ting condition to which the experiments
Of the Federal Executive have reduced
the National credit.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26
Robinson.

Observation-Disclosures Robinson.
Wood-Daniel Uay mond.
Wythe-JosePh J. Graham and Thomas
Saunders.
York end that part ofthe CITY of UTlliams.
burg lying IN that co,tnfy--Jas. S. Lawson.
CITY Of Richmond-Ch Charles ii. Hyde.
Fredsricksburg-Joh Metcalfe.
LynchbWg-I'homas billiard.
Petersburg-Joel Rosser.
Norfok Borough-W lillian Wake.
Staunton,-Ro. Is. ST. Clair.
jHinchester-Edmund d. Carson.
WEN. IL. RIcHARDsoN, Sec. Com.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

LoUIsIANA.-Tbe general election Ter.
minated in this Stale on the 4,b instant. at.
ter severe and animated contest of days.
The Wbigs have carried the Governor, lbe
entire delegation TO Congress, and msjori-
ty in The State Legislature. In The first Con.
gfesslonal district the majority oiMr WHITE
is said to he about ,200--in The second dis.
fric', at present represented by Gen. Ripley
CHINN is elected by about 400 majority
IN the third district, GARLAND the present
representative had no opposition MIR. Ro,
MANS majority for Governor, will, il is be-
lieved, be about 1000. The Legislature will
probably stand about Ill TO 26--giving q ma
joriiy Of ID on joint ballot.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

A HIET.-The Colonial legislature
of Virginia in 1865, enacted law in
the words following, to wit: IA member
of the House. for being disguised with
overmuch dIinke, shall be fined first
Trina Ion -r,auods tAhaoon;- sA---I 200
pounds ditto, third time, 1000 pounds
ditto" Such law some two centuries
after, would have greatly relieved the
burthens OF the Commonwealth,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

Important to Stock 1lakers.-Queen Vic
toria has issued her royal orders declar-
ing 1T to be her sovereign pleasure and
will that no gentleman shall appear at
her drawing room in black stock. 1t
is now said to be disrespectful to theladies
to appear at dinner, or in the evening
with black cravats or stocks.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26
THE RAIL ROAD.-The Whee

ing Times says-"The operations of the
engineers in finally locating the BaI;i-
more and Ohio Rail Road have com.
menced OF this place, and they are pro-
crossing eastward, with all wauantable
despatch. We learn that they will To-
cate twenty miles and put it under con>
tract Immediately and proceed on the
route as fast as possible
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

JOHN b. HENDERSON. who lately es-
capped from Jail in Washington City,
where he was confined on charge of
forging Treasury drafts, has been ar
rested at Cincinnati. He was on his
way TO Texas.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

CO We have received a treatise upon the
preservation OF the teeth, by NJ .OyEnrIELD,
gentleman who has been practising DENTS
try in some of the lower counties Of the walls
ley. ltis neatly printed. and comprises "a
bout eighty pages duodecimo. From The
corsOry examination VIC have made OF il, we
doubt not il will be useful.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

The Governor of Kentucky offers
reward OF one thousand dollars for the
discovery of the origin of the disease
called milk sickness. which has been
exceedingly fatal in Kentucky. Indiana
and Ohio. for some time past hundreds
Of the inhabitants having died with il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26
VIEWERS CAVE

lbe late illumination Of this immense ca
vern was far more numerousIy attended than
on any former occasion. 1t supposed there
were not less than five hundred visilers. We
are pleased 10 hear The worthy proprietor has
enjoyed so fine harvest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

RICHMoNDAN d FREDERICKSBURG RAIL ROAD.
by the report Of the President and Direc-
tors, i, seems that the whole cost OF the road
and fixtures amounted 10 S99S PAL DC 4.
The road itself cost S6I2 $50 OF Sd. They
thnk they will be able to divide four per
cent. OIL The first of November, and three per
cent. the first of May; aud that increased
dividends may hereafter be reasonably ex.
pecled Whig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26
THE CHEROKEES-Tbe Ahe,

THE CHEROKE ES.-The Athens
(Tep) journal Of the 9TH inst. says, "seve-
raj detachmenis Of Cherokees have passed
through this place within The last two or
three weeks, on their way from North Car.
DINA 10 the Agency, and on last Friday
twelve hundred passed conducted by two
companies of Artillery under the command
Of Capt Washington. This last detachment,
we understand, pretty nearly completes the
emigration from North Carolina. The great
body Of the Chetokees are now collected and
will be ready on The first o: September 10 sci
cot FOR theiI new homes West Of the Missis.
siPpi."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

1t is stated that more bills were passed
during the last three days of the late ses-
sion Of Congress, than in the whole of
the rest OF the time altogether And
more left undone than has been accom-
plished in seven months time!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

05- The rumour OF the explosion of the
boiler OF the steamboat Tennessee, and the
loss OF large number OF emigra,ing Chero-
KEGS, proves to be unfounded. One of the
cylinders exploded, but no personal injury
was sustained
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

a respectable gentleman Of this city has
requested US TO state that almost immediate
relief may be afforded to persons who impru,
den''y drink Too much cold water during the
prevalence OF hot weather, by administering
biteen drops Of iSpiritus Sails in about a
VINE giass'ui Of any kind Of spirituous liz
quor. The spirius sails may be procured at
any apothecary's shop.-BALr AMER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

a Government Bank The Wings
have all along centended that the sole
design of the authors of the Sub Treasu-
ry scheme, so far from diuorcing Bank
aad State,is to unite them by indissoluble
bonds, aud in the very worst form which
human ingenuity can devise. That such
will be the result Of the scheme, if it
succeed, we have never for a single in
staat doubted We find that some of
its friends even are beginning to throw
oil the mask, and iearlessly to avow their
designs. We are glad of it for if the
people can only behold the real features
of this financial okhanna, the "silyer
veil'' being stripped from its visage, there
can be no doubt that they will turn from
it with unmingl ed abhorrence and dis.
gust.
N. J. Palmer, Esq. one of the candi,
dates for the Legislature of North Caro-
lima, in Caswell (the residence of Sena.
tor Bedford Brown, and the most unani-
meusly democratic county in the State, J
declares, in circular to the people, that
he is in favor of the Sub-Treasury bill,
as it passed the Senate and why? We
ask attention to his reason Because be
believes it will contribute to the estab-
lishment Of "a NATIONAL BANK,
founded exclusively OH The funds and
credit Of the Government, ,cith branches
located in each State"!! So that instead
of "dlvorcing" Bank and State, these
twain are to be more closely united, in
fact, than they ever were before And
even Democrat it seems, can find
in the constitution authority to establish
"a Monster" provided only it be con-
verted into an instrument Of Executive
aggrandiZement This it will be recol.
lected, is the same scheme Iecommen.
ded by Gen. Jackson, in his Message OF
1929 or 1880, the danger of which was
SO eloquently depicted in the report of
Mr.. McDuffie. then chairman of the
committee Of Ways and Means in the
House of Representatives, and at the
time warm friend of the General and
his administration-Itis scheme which
II 1t can be once consummated, places
the sword and the purse unconditional
ly IN the hands Of the President and il
II 90 not convert him into a Despot, pla,
ccs in his hands the means Of becoming
one. IL arms him with powers more
Unlimited than those of the King of Great
Britain, and practically divests him OF
the least shadow ofrespoDsibility. And
this is Modern Democracy. How differ
ent from the democracy of Jefferson and
ni adlson, who struggled necessarily TO
a6ridge the boundaries of Executive
power, and to surround him with cons
trolling checks Vino.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

THE PEACH WoRM.-Dr. Scott has fur
Bshed us in the Plough Boy with descrip-
ton Of the habits OF the insect which attacks
the peach tree about the surface OF The
ground, and often fatally. The egg is des
posted by large fly, in July, which pier
ces The outer bank until checked by The cold
Of winter It's presence is indicated by the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

MIR. Clay on bis return home ward. was
greeted at HagerstowD, Md, by an i'm.
mense assemblage of farmers, who had
come IN from the vicinity to give him a
cordial welcome.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

A great Convention of the young
WnIcs of the State of New York has
been recently held at Utica, in that State,
of which PETER B. PORTER, jr. was
chosen President, with eight Vice Pre-
sidents. and number Of Secretaries.
More than twelve hundred Delegates
were present, representing all the coun-
ties in the State but four The proceed
ings were spirited and patriotic. In re.
gard TO the Presidential question, and
the election of Governor in their own
State, they came to the following reso>
luton, indicating course on their part
coincident with that which we lately
took the liberty to recommend 10 the
Wings generally, old as well as young
"Resolued, as the sense Of this Con
vention, That the time has not yet ar
rived, in which it is necessary or proper
to express, in public assemblies, any
preference for individuals as candidates
for the chief office in our State or Ma
tional Government; inasmuch as the Sc
great questions are now in the progress
of calm and unbiased discussion among
the People, who will. without doubt, al
the proper period. through their delega,
ted agents chosen for the purpose. signi
fy their wishes on this subject
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

OcEoLA, or Fact and Fiction; tale Of
the Seminole War-by Southerner-
has gone to the press Of the Harpers,
and will be published Immediately, by
the author.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

Commodore DAVID PORTER, the u.
States charge de aflaires at the Turkish
Court, and his two sons, have arrived at
Boston in the brig Niger, from Constan.
tinople.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

05-The Wysndottes in Ohio and tho Mi.
ames in Indiana are now thu only Indian
tribes whose titles remain unextinguished in
the States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-26

the Cherokees. and happily too. for the
honor of his country, in the character of
Scott they have been found united"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-24
CoaaastRcrciaE.

LTom nc augusta Comstituionniist, NIayI7.
AUGUSTA AND HAMBURG MAnKE,r.
CorrnS-Ne have mad a good demand for
tins staple dnring the week and sales were ~,
the Iilreasc up 10 Tuesday last, when we receiv
ca adv'c's from Liverpool to the 18Th ut. by
me snip thS!nnd, nj New York, whic!, rcprc.
sehcd that market in dull state. with n s, bt
acci'ii" IN prices After The reception OF tbis
ii,,c'i,scnc', ON market became rather duIl for
ah descriptions niiicr prme-pnrchasers not
showing much willingness to operate at former
prices and holders refusing to submit 10 decline
- IN winch state II closed Yesterday The sales
from warehouses. however. have been fair a.
ni"..''Is III I'D all 10 about 2a'D bales We quote
arc scvera; lois on hand that if put in tie m,rket
would readily bring l0i a 204 ccnts-this la,,cr
description rs what the strikers call the rca! gisn,,
put upin square bales.
ERoc EnIEs.--F Fair business doing with the
country. BY wholesale, he only ir,nsa.,ion
,hnf has com" to onr knowledge was the sale of a
lot OF ab"ut"0 lihs. Cuba Moiasses on the wharf
nj sd Cenis-60 dag.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-24
CATAwBA SPRINGS.

-.rNS ShN SOON :, N. CAKOllNA.
'HE Proprietor of this Establishment
"a: gives notice, that he is repairing and
lifting it up at considerable expense, and in
a superior style,and will have it ready for the
reception of company by the 20th Of May.
1t is situated OH the great Eastern and Wcst.
ern Line OF Stages, from Salisbury via
Lincoln,on to AsheviIle, &c!fa stage pass
ing there every day in the week bu, one).
ihc country around is broken and prover.
oiai'y healthy, and besides the mineral
properties OF tho water. there arc MANY in
d"cctnents to turn the attention of invalids
ana others towards this place. Its prox-
Nnity 10 The lower conntry--thc Cheapness
Oh i!vins-the excellence of the neighboring
society-the abundance of game, aud the
r'ch ncid afforded to science, especially to
'h'hcraiogy and botany, arc facts not to he
overlooked by the travelling world. But
'tls IN the mineral qualities of the Springs
mat mat the great attraction o this spot consists.
nc proprietor has no exaggerated lists Of
cures to present to the public, for he has
just taken possessions, nor would he deem
1t a compliment either to the good taste or
saSacity ofthc public, to present such ifhe
had them. But ne has the assurance of some
fthc most scientific physicians and chem
ists, to the rare and valuable properties
OF these Springs. In 1924. Professor Ohm
sted, (now of Yale CoIcge) made strict
analysis OF this water, aud pronounccs its
ioreign ingredients To be: .Suiphuretted Hy-
drogen. S"iphate ofLime, Suiphaie of Mar
ncsla, Muriate Of Lime.
For more extended statement see his
Geological Report Of North Carolina, au-
thorlzed by Act Of Assembly, pages 1919
~. Space will not permit us 10 add the
very fa,tcring remarks of this gentleman.
but any ono at all acquainted with the sub
Ject cannot help pcrccivinS tho peculiar a.
daPfatl"n of these minerals 10 the disorders
that prevail at the South
The Proprietor can only supcrat,d his de-
termination 10 meet patronage by IN uniliuch
ing attention to the wants, wishes and com
forts Of his visitors
The Springs arc now, and will be through
out the year, open for the accommodation
of travellers.
JOS. W.HAMPTON, Proprietor.
Catawba Springs, March |, 1888. Ii
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-24

Il wsH conceived hint to dalinuncnt sub
scrihcrs 10 newspapers, is furnished in tho
following little anec,inrc. The Indianapo
lis journal states that n merchant of
Cincinnati having received an order for
some goods from Il man in n neighhoriur
stare went to Il newspaper Office, and hav-
ing asc"rtaincd that tho person in question
was subscriber. obtained permission TO
look NJ the editors ledger. Having toupd
INA, the man had paid his bill every year,
and was no, in arrears, he expressed him
sell satisfied with The result of the cxnmin-
alton, and attended TO all tho orders forth
with.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-24
TIN HA.ANUEACTORY.

VIE Subscriber would respectfully in
n form the Merchants and citizens of
Edgciieid District, and the public in general,
that ne has commenced Nanufucturing Tin
Uare at DuntonsvlIc. nine miles North of
Edselield Court House, where he intends
10 keep an assortment and full supply of
READY MADE TIN WARE,
nj wholesale or Retail, which he will sell
on as reasonable terms as any other like
establishment in tic Southern country.
Having worked at the business nine wears
at The North aud South, he can with conf.
dence assure those who may favor him
with their custom, that they may nj al
tunes depend upon having their Ware vel
manufactured.
lie will also make to order, Tin Fave
Troughs, Conductor Heads and Pipes, and
put them up if desired, All orders from
lown or Country thankfully received and
promptly attended 10.
N. Is. Old Tin repaired, aud all kinds of
job work, in his line, executed will, neat
ness and despatch.
II. r. CHURCH.
Dun'onsvillc, March 90, 1898 ac
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-24

ANTiDoTE FOR ARsENIc.-The Lock.
port Democrat and Balance of YESTERDAYS
contains statement from Dr.. Is. Brown.
OF Somerset, Niaeara county, detailing the
particulars of a case he had recently attend
ed, in which child aged two wears, had
eaten some arsenic miyetfs~ith meal. which
had been prepared for killing rats. The
chill commenced vomiting in about fifteen
minutes after swallowing The poison, and
was laboring under the usual symptoms of
poison, when DR.. b. arrived, which w,s
ahoui two hours after. lie immediotelv
commenced giving table spoonful of sweet
oil mixed with fresh burnt charcoal finely
pulvcriZed, repeating the dose as often as
the child vomi'cd, using new milk as col,-
start drink. to the exclusion of evrrv thiuo
else. His visit was repeated in about ZEN
hours, when the child as found convales.
cent. and has since remained in apparcp,
health.
Dr. b. does not assert that this remedy
is "A certain an,dn'o to the poison; bur be-,
ing medicine always at hand, and ,herc-
fore capable of being early aiminis,crcJ
(a matter of vast Importance in so ,urm;dn,
bic d'seasc,) he earnestly recommends ;,s
use to any one who may be so nnror,nno,s , "s
as to swallow any Of tina, deadly poison.
BuDato Com. Adp.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-05-24

a CANcEE.--Mr Thomas Tvrc!! Of Mis-
sonri adver'iscS, says The New York Com
mercini Advertiser. that the cancer upon his
nose. which had been treated without s,,c-
cess by DIR. Smi,h of N Haven, and the
ahieS' surgeons i'll the western country, had
been cured in the following manner: Hc
was recommended to use strong potash,
made OF the ashes oi' red oak bark, boiled
'nwn TO The consis'cnce of m0lasscs. TO CO.
yer with 1t. and in about an hour nit. .rwar,l,
{" cover II With plaster Of tar, which must
be removed after Il few days, and if auy
Prntuheranccs remain in the wound, app,y
more potash tn them. and the plaster again.
nnnl they sinai! disappear. after which hca!
wound with common salvc. Cautcrv
and th'' knife had been previously Used in
VAN. This treatment effected speedy and
perfect cure.