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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

The Charlottesville Advocate. savs-We
are pleased TO learn that the University has
agaia opened with the most hattering pros
poets. But little more than week OF the
session has TRANSFERRED, and there are now IT'S
Ma'riculales, and some eighteen or twenty
mole ready 10 enter. The prospects of the
Medical Department, in the success of which
much interest is felt here, are very fla,,er-
ing. There are already about forty five
students in that department, ant. we have
every reason 10 believe there will be up-
wards OF sixty: number fully equal 10 d
ny previous session OF the Institution. We
are not advised as to the number in the 9th
er Schools-but SO soon as the classes are
properly organized, we will publish full
statement of the numbers ~ each.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

We learn from the report of the Di-
rectors of the Charleston and Ohio Rail
TOAD, that the main track leading to-
wards the mountains. has been laid off
from point on the Charleston and Ham
burg road, 62 miles from Charleston to
Columbia, the capital of South Carolina,
Is miles further; and that contr acts have
been made tor the execution of the
work which was going on rapidly and
successfully. Surveys have been execu-
ted along the whole line from Charleston
to Lexington, (Ky.) and it has been as
certained that the Mountains can be pas
sed with locomotive engines, at grades
less Than had been adopted on other
roads; and that no serious obstacles were
presented to the construction off work
on any part Of the line.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27
FAMINE IN INDIA. In April last tens OF

FAMINE IN INDIA. In April last tens OF
thousands of the impoverished inhabitants in
the upper provinces of Bengal were reduced
to utter starvation, of which there were l49, ),
600 at Agra alone fed on public bounty
The rivers Jumna and Ganges, as we have
already heard, were choked up with dead
bodies, and the air poisoned with the efllu-
via: A: Cawnpore. Muttra, Gaulior and
Delhi, the same scenes are exhibited. Ma
NY Of fhe poor wretches coming from famsh>
ed provinces 10 places where food was to be
found, died on the road The Calcutta ac-
counts to April 10th, say that the poor chill
dren were seen crawling around the dooEs of
the granaries picking up grains of rice
The roads were lined with dead bodies, a
prey to the Vulture and the Jackall The
smaller streams are actually obstructed by
the masses Of dead bodies thrown therein by
those who were employed to clear the high
ways. The worst Of il is, two months must
elapse before the rainy season commences
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

Carbohydrates stand in the Leg
islature OF Kentucky, according to the
Frankfort Commonwealth. Wing 81,
Administration 81:
Vermo"t.-lt appears there is no cleo
ton OF member Of Congress in the 18th
district. The Wings will be stronger in
the Legislature than they were last year.
Governor Jennison is reelected by an
Increased majority.
Illinois. Galena Advertise,
makes Mr.. Stuart. the Wing candidate
for Congress, elected in the doubtful dis
trict. by majority of lob.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

DEATH OF GEN WILLIAM CLARK
~ he ST. Louis papers come 10 us in mourn
ing, on account Of The death OF Gen. WILL
LIAM CLARK. He died al the house of his
son, Merriwether Lewis Clark, Esq in ST.
Louis, on the LIST instant. Gen. G.. was one
oil the earliest of the band Of bold and enters
Prising settlers Of The Mississippi: Valley,
and his name will GO dowa to posieri,y as
The successful prosecutor, in conjunction
with Captain Merriwelher Lewis, of the first
Expedition across The Rocky Mountains 10
iIce OF the character Of the deceased is from
the ST. Louis Republican:
The name of GOVERNOR CLARK must
ever occupy prominent place Oh the pages
Of the history Of this country. He arrived
in ST Louis in The year 1903, and in compa.
ny with his intrepid companion. III ERRI~
wETHER LEWIS, ESQ. and small band VI
selected men, performed the first journey
across the Rocky Mountains 10 the mouth
oil the Columbia river. The history OF tbe
pIooeer trip of LEWIS and CLARK is fami'
liar 10 every reader. After bis return, he
was appointed Governor of the Territory of
Missouri, and subsequently, Superintendent
OF Indian Affairs Tor The Western Division
which Office he continued TO hold until the
day OF his death.
In the Office OF superintendent OF Indian
Affairs, and in his intercourse with the Is-
dams OF the west, his services 10 the United
States have been pre-emineDtly valuable.
He well understood the Indian character and
his whole intercourse with them was such
as won their highest esteem and their mos,
unboundcd confidence. His name is known
by the most remote tribe, and hIs word was
teyerenced by them every where. They
regarded him as father, and bis signature :
which is known by every Indian even in
The most distant wilds Of the far West-wher-
ever shown, was respected.
He was sixty eight years OF age when be
died, and was probably The oldest Amer lean
settler residing il 81; Louis. Through
long, e,eniul and useful life, he has Giled
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

CO We had several fine rains last week.
which have revived the parched fields and
prepared the ground for the labours Of the
husbandman. The heaviest fall was during
Saturday night, which was accompanied
with much wind. We learn that serious
damage was done by the gale at Waynes.
borough. The Brick Leather house of MIR.
VIM. Clarke was blown Down, and other IN
jury done 10 his tannery-the gable end oil
Dr. lienry's smith>shop blown in--several
barns IN the neighborhood unrooied-and q
number of fruit trees Frustrated
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

The Little TenDesseeans are making
strong efforts in behalf of the South Yves
tern Railroad. We are glad 10 see
their zeal SO laudably evinced. We
hope the next Legislature may be in.
duced to respect their prayers and petit
tons. and aid them in grand work for
the State-a work which has had the
Legislative cold shoulder turned upon it
long enough. We poin: to the energy
of the South Carolinians, who are going
ahead SO rapidly with their Charleston
and Cincinnati improvement-to the
liberality Of the State Of South Carolina
towards ii-and to the promptitude with
which her loan 10 it has been negotiated
in London. Let us emulate these ex-
amples. If we do not, we shall be out
stripped, beaten, left fairly in the dis
lance, by those north and by those south
Of US too.-Rich Comp.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27
City OF Houston, June 6, 1888.

Health of Ne,O Orlsans.-The Bull.
letin of the 9th says:-"The summer is
over-We are advanced several days in>
to the fall of the year, and our city still
continues healthy. A few cases Of vel
low fever have occurred among that
class of the population most exposed to
the inciemencies Of the season. But
thus far it has not assumed the character
Of an epidemic, and the state of the
weather and other indications, give the
promise of security till the opening OF
winter"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

Lynching TN Mississ iPpi.-There were
some curious proceedings not long ago, at
Grenada, Mississippi. The citizens took ii
into their heads to lynch lew troublesome
gamblers, and were taking measures to car
ry the plan into execution. The gamblers
got wind Of the matter, and not choosing 10
be led like lambs to the slaughter, they
went short distance into the country, and
very soon mustered party Of two hundred,
all ready for battle. The citizens OF Gren.
ada concluded TO postpone their projected
fun TO a more convenient season.
Phil. Inquirer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

From in,imations given in he Yves.
tern Georgian, there is reason to appre-
bend that the removal OF the Cherokee
Indians will not be effected without diff,
hcu'ty. 1t is asserted that the arrange.
ment Tor their removal which had been
concluded between John Ross, and Gen
Scott, BY which the former engaged to
effect that object at stipulated price per
head, has given great dissatisfaction to
those Cherokees who have heretofore
been opposed to Ross and his proceed
ings. The latest accounts say that a.
bout six hundred had left the encamp,
meDt and were making their way back
TO North Carolina, determined not 10
emigrate under Ross agency.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

TEXAN RNMENT.-ORDER. Cit
liens of the United States or foreign coun-
tries, who have lost relatives in the service
of Texas, in defence OF her liberties and claim
10 be the legal representatives of the deceas.
ed, are by law entitled 10 all The immuni,ies
which would have accrued 10 them had they
been living; and in all cases where nom
residents make application as heirs or rep.
reSentatives, il will be necessary that they
identify themselves as such. before some
competent authority or tribunal OF the coun-
try in which they may reside, and that The
same be certified to all whom il may concern;
and that the chief magistrate of the state or
country will certify under the government
seal as the case may be and where nom
resident, having legal claims to the deceas-
ed soldiers property, may desire TO appoint
an attorney in fact for the transaction OF bu-
siness in this republic, il " i'll be required
OF him, with properly authenticated puwer
of attorney, to forward the highest evidence
Of identity, as the just heir to the property
which no may claim. BY order of the pres
sident.
Signed G. w. Hockey,
Secretary Of War.
City Of Houston, June 6. 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

The ncto Banking Association.-Thes sub
scriptions 10 the Mechanics Banking a $50
citation exceed 100000. The banking
house will he in the new Exchange, next
below the reading room.
The subscriptions 10 the American tx
change Bank amounted 10 about half a mil.
lion OF dollars.
Tbe American Trust and Banking Conn
Pany having secured subscriptions 10 the az
mount OF two millions of dollars, has com
menced business at the office No. % Wall
street. This Company has taken the Ar.
kansas loan Of one million, one half of which
has been pledged 10 the Government in ex-
change for the money realized from the
Smithsonian beooest York Don,r
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27
From the eorresp'd',. otthe NJ Lniellisencsr.

From the corresp'dt. otthe ~ Lnieiliyencer.
NEW York, Sept. IL.
We have dates from Paris To Angus, 18th.
Other packet-sbips are reported below with
later dates from Havre and Liverpool. The
news from the Continent 10 without much
interest TO US. The French ship AIcrandre.
II Is now settled beyond all question, was Ia.
Ken possession Of by violence and bloolshed.
The packet ship Orphcus went out in Is
days. This equals steam. The iriyste u
nited States was at Malta July 18th, The
Cotton market at Havre was active. The
wind Is now favorable for the arrival u packs
ct. ships, and Tomorrow VIC shall have some
Thing later, IL is probable, respecting the
now 10 US all important matter OF the crops.
Ibe news gave Of the great rise in Flour,
on Saturday, probably reached you 10 ad-
vance, and enabled your Alexandria, Rich
mond, and Petersburg readers 10 put a shil-
ling IN their pockets, il they protitted by
the news. All I have to say in addition to,
day is, the rise is sustained, aud the opera
tors are very active. To the keen observ-
ers OF the money market, great consequences
can DO foreseen, as resulting from the tai-
lure OF the British crops, il there is 20 be a
failure. Exchanges must go against Eng
land on the continent; bullion move abroad ,
the money market be closer, with chance
of its reaching our staple, cotton, as we'll us
affecting our flour market amazingly. We
have just found out, in New York, that what
they do on the Weser, and the Elbe, a,
Trieste, and the Rhoue, and Garonne, even
is of importance to all, even in America.
Our flour market, hencefor,h, is TO be die
tated 10 from over the water.
Gen. HAMILTON, of South Carolina. has
written here that he should return in the
Great Western, which will be next Sunday.
He sold his stock TO rebuild Charleston We
ry readily. The British, 1 thus see, are
buying up South Carolina as we'll as the rest
OF u.s. The hard money Stale will go on
tick as we'll as we paper money people Of the
North and West.
l, is stated that bank in Alabama has
been author lied to draw on one OF the banks
in Wall street, al sight, for 81 500 600.
This, probably, is preparation toward re-
Stunning specie payments.
must call your attention 10 a political ar
ticle in the Boston Atlas, respecting the next
Presidency. The newspapers here consider
II II quasi withdrawal ON tho part Of Mr..
WEBSTER, and as leaving tho Wing field
| only for MIR. CLAY and Gen. HARRIsoN.
Ii so, tho article is important. Ii attracts a
good deal OF attention here.
A Royal yacht arrived here yesterday,
from Falmouth, with dispatches Tor Lord
DURHAM; probably relating to the course
OF the Ministry upon his ordinances. Royal
yachts do not yet match in speed our liners
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

The Philadelphia National Gazette
states that the General Convention of
the Episcopal Church, now in session in
that city, has ratified the division of the
diocese OF New York, and the Conven>
ton OF that state have appointed com
mlttee TO report upon the manner of car
ryiDg the division into effect at a meet
ing to be held in October.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

this SO late .s the beginning Of the present
year. Ii any argument were required TO
show the evil tendency Of the corn laws. il
is this very fact, they contend, that wheat in
large quantities was shipped in desperation 10
Americ. in the beginning of the present
year. Thus, it is inferred, British corn
laws throw out Of cultivation wheat lands
on the continent, and cause exports Of wheat
In bond to tho United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

The Philadelphia Advertiser of the 18th
states, that "The quantity Of rain tina, fell
during the twenty four hours ending abaut
one O'Clock yesterday morning, was 6,OlI
inches, rs indicated by the rain guage kept
at the Pennsylvania Hospital. This as the
greatest fall IF ram in the same time on re-
cord there"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

Corn.-The South Branch Intelligen.
Ger (Romney.) states that engagements
for Corn have been made there at 81 a
bushel. The highest price bargained for
here, as yet, we believe has been rs cts.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

Terrible PUntshment-Mr Secretary
woodbury. has addressed circular 10 the
collectors OF The public moneys, instruc,ing
neon IN no ease hereafter 10 use il for pri,
ya'e purposes, "under penalty of the Presi
dents displeasure.' The public moneys
will doubtless be quite safe hereafter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

"A letter from London TO the editor of the
New York Courier s. Enquirer, says-"By
the recent death of the Duke of Leeds, your
countrywoman the Marchioness of Carma-
erthen, has become the Duchess of Leeds. :"
The Lady referred TO is the youngest
daughter Of Richard Cation, Esq. OF Balll-
more.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

Two valuable steam Saw and Grist
Mills belonging to Judge Summers and
Lyle MILAN, twenty miles below Charles>
ton, kanawha. were destroyed by fire on
the Both ult., together with large quan>
tity of grain.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

Hard 7fmes.-A Mississippi editor OBJ
serves: cat the ensuing Fall and Spring
terms, the people of this State will have aiI
immense debt to pay.-We for bear to name
our estimate of the amount. They cannot
pay it; and il the demand be persisted in :,
nine-ten,hs of them must be turned out OF
house and home, particularly in the great
central counties.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

&C. Cornelius c. Baldwin, Esq. the late
talented editor of the Lexington (Vs.) Ga
zette, has taken charge of the Alabama Stale
Journal, at Tuscaloosa. His opening adj.
dress breathes the true Wing spirit. We
trust he has more profitable field for his
lab0urs than the one he left in Virginia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

NEw YoRK.-The Convention atUti
ca has nominated the Hon. William Sc
ward, as the Wing candidate for Cover
nor of New York.
The Van Buren, party, at the Herki.
mer Convention, nominated Gov. Marcy
for Reelection.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

g. The Hon. RopERr CRAIG, has
consented to become candidate for re.
election to Congress, in obedience to the
solicitation of a number Of his friends in
Botetourt. We will publish the cores
pondence in our next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

The late solar eclipse was witnessed
to great advantage at N. York. AIexan.
dria. Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk,
and Chariot ,esville. the sky at all these
places being remarkably clear. Here, at
the time of the greatest observation, it
became quite cloudy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

The Richmond Branch ofthe Exchaupe
Bank OF Norfolk, will 60 into operation on
The lst OF October. William p. Strother.
Esq, has been appointed cashier. A house
has been rented nearly opposite to The other
Two u" Richmond Banks. Its capital is 5OO,>
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

Mr.. Polk is candidate for the office
of Governor OF Tennessee. The cleo
ton will take place in August, 1889.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

Col. VIM. Lindsay. of the U. S. Army,
died at Huntsville, Alabama, on the 18th in /.
slant. He was native Of Virginia, and a
gallant and accomplished officer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

0G- The District Court of tho United
States will meet 10 Staunion on Monday
next, the lst OF October.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

o. The Wings of Philadelphia have no.
minated John Sergeant and George W..
Ioland, for reelection 10 Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27

@-The friends Of VIM. j. Graves. ESQ.
in Louisville, the antagonist OF MIR. Cilley,
gave him Public Dinner, on his return
home.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-10
NOTICE.

NAME into the enclosure of the subscriber ON
- Oh the first day Of November, 1897, living on
Pleasant Creek near BeIlview, in Jackson county,
'ntee stay ca''le-one Steer, supposed to BE- nine
years "d tn's 'sp,'"g, mostly white, some black
specks on each side, smooth crop on each ear. an
o.her steer, supposed to be three years old, mostly
@hite, with some black about the he ad and mack.
smooth crop ON the right ear; the o,her heifer.
supposed to be three years old, ola brinde color.
win soma white abou, the belly and back, no ar,i
hc'al marks, only the right horn, OH the point. liz,
tie broken. The owner Or owners are requested to
prove property, pay charges, and take them away.
ALEX. REED.
Bellview, Jan. 90, 1898. ALA
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-10
NEW GOODS.

TUST reed per steamer Gypsy, large assort-
81 ment of HARDWARE, CUTLELY AND
STATIONERY, Of every description, purchased
in New Orleans, and comprising i'll part the follow
ing articles, viz:
Collins broad and choppns axes, fonl-adzes, log
chains, ass'd patent corn mills, II doz wedding
noes, coffee mills, COW bells, tea kettles, plough
amas nail hammers, steel yards, sho"es and tongs,
hand saws, Manila leading lines and bed cords,
cotton lines, Irvine, ass'd rifle pistol and gun
Hints, white aud painted marbles, brass and plated
spuss nail and spike gimblcts, cox screws, snufiers
.!a an split re.cusstan caps, sand paper, hide
whips, pack pms, horse brushes; mill saw, tall
pill, tape: and hand saw files; horse tasrs, socke,
c'sels, moiasss' gates; cnpboald chest, trunk, bag
ana pad locks; asd gun locks, east and brass butts
And s:,cws, Bsittan!a aud Iron tea and table
spoons, nssd knives aud forks ass'd pocket, butch
Ell and scalpins knives; table stseis and carers,
scissors, shears, razors, thumb and spring faucets.
razor strops, Dflttania and wood shaving boxes,
shaving aad tooth brushes, hair and clothes do
brass and plated snatlc birdie bits, tin'd and mu-
lin bits PLACED, half plated and brass sirTups, assd
fish hooks and lias, bonnet wife, vlolins, violin
strings; perlumery boxes, colognes, fancy and com
mon soaps, ponatlns, BEARS oil, indchblc and red
inks, glass beads, finger rinys, wach keys, brass
and silver thmbles, sewing and knitting needles,
ass'd Indian bclis silver pencil cases, pencllcads,
silk purses, pocket book wallets, mtmorandum
hooks, sand paper, spectaclcs, hooks and eyes, hand
mirrors, Indian glasses, toilet and Italia do Web
s,er's spelling books, Walkers dictionary, day
books, edssrs, and blank books plain and ruled let
ter paper, plain and cap do. account TO- ass'd
quills ink stands, paste boards, sealing wax wafers
black sand pearl, and shirt buttons metal, pa
per and Foren.ins vest do. coat buttons, metal do
neck, side and tucking combs, wood pocket do dres-
sing do fine ivory do. Gnt locked rifles, single and
double barrell'd shot guns and pistols.
Together with many other articles too tedious
to mention. Persons wishing 10 make bill at
Wholesale prices, would do well To call and exam
inc Our stock, as intend selling wholesale and
retail at small advance upon cost
SCOTT g. TAYLOR.
A,.,e&c 1917 =
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-10
r. A. liver MORE,
Swl2G5BDlT lDlENzplISP.

ftA1Ofics in the rear Of G. kaltenbach's Jewlery
Store, opposite tho Printing Office.
II WOULD state, for the information Of those
who may not be acquainted with the fact, that
81 having teeth, which have commenced decayng.
plugged with gold or silver, in a proper mannes,
they may almost invariably be preserved during
life. would also inform those persous who have
lost their teeth, well as the roots or ngs, that
they can have teeth inserted, by means of gold
or silver clasp, Of indstructible substance, that
will no, change their color, which will answer in,
many respects, tho purposes Of natural teeth.
would also inform those who may be troubled with
that dsagieeablc disease, the Gum scurvy, that If
they will give subscriber call, he will be happy
"a mt them in tn. way Of eradicating it, To those
VINO may wish to have teeth extracted, would say,
thas in performing this operations, generally use
Fsrrsps, which give less pain BY far, than tina.
WELL KNOWN instrument, the Turnkey. As l
have resided in Galena near four years, persons
wishing to employ some one can easily get informa-
ton a. to my qualifications as Surgeon Dentist,
withou. any direct references. The subscriber will
wait upon persons, who may wish il, a lheir resi-
dsncss. Il. A. L1VERMCRE.
GALEEA,y Dec.9, 1881. 25-sf