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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-11-08

FORMER pupil Of the Politechu,c School Of Paris who
n u well acquainted with agriculture in all its branches,
would wish 10 farm country Well versed
in the art of drawing painting sgusr and pencil drawing,
photography etc. understanding philosophy geography,
history he will impar instruction these branches TO the
children Of those with whom he may make enssg
Apply al the o6ee OF the New YORK Herald rTlw.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-11-08

BOARDING SCHOOL for Young Gentlemss Madsos
- Hill near Morris'own NJ
A. CHAULET respectfully informs the Public and his
friends that he will pen School for the w,nar
the lst of November
spacious additional building will enable Mr. c to receive
lager Number Of Pupils.
Cards 10 be had al Mess Berard N0Hdon 70 tosrtlandt
street or Mr.. Rec Loeb wood. all Broadway. ol6-lm
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-11-08

4 OSF-icsterday morning, between Fulton and
~ nathan Squa'e twenty hi dollars Of New Yo
(rcd bac) IN two roone of 10 and the other Of So Half
will b. given the Under if he leaves them The
loser poor and wants IL much nS
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-11-08

nj EW FALL GOODS The subscl her has this day e.
IN ceived extensive assortment of highly polished
steel Fire Irons with standard also plated Warrens Plate
Heater Wise brass and copper Coal Holds Hearth BRUSH
Sc Sc All of the above for sale at reduced prices
Philadelphia, Eastern aud New ierse, notes taken par.
ms d. h. DEL AVIAN, III Maiden Lane.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-11-08

n fATIONAL THEA IRE. --A GARD Mr. Charles K.an
LN hes the honor of stating that be eft will take place
Friday when will be produced shak,peares play o Mac
BETH-Macbeth FIRST time here) Mr. Charles kean being
the ss night Of his appearance with grand Ballet which
the Whole OF Madame Lecompte's company will appear,
Mat
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-11-08
81 q. WILLIAM n. FRANKLIN. AuctioGeer.
n Z !, 4 auI - az Al u ~ A A

yIEKENPTUKf SALA OF MAINLAND STA r
L 8ONDs.-WILLIAM II. FRANKLIN viii sell on Alon-
dy Nov H. at o'clocS at the Merchant Exchange
eighty per Bonds Of the Stat of Maryland issued TO the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company for f250 sterling each
payable 81 the expiration Of 80 years from the t day q July
1897 The Interest being paid semi annually London 10 At
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
Virginia Legislature.
House. OF Delegates

SATURDAY, Jan. ia number ofreso
lutIons were offered and petitions presented
and some bills passed Of LEGAL nature.
MONDAY, Jan. 2i--The consideration
OF The report of the select committee on the
Public Lands, was postponed as the order Of
the day, 10 Wednesday, in consequence Of
The report not being printed in time. Mr..
Sherrard offered resolution TO amend The
charter of the Valley Turnpike company in
relation to the mode Of condeInning lands
ard assessing damages, ami also as 10 the
mode OF proceeding against delinquent stock
holders A letter was presented by The
Speaker from Chapman Johnson, esq. ex-
planning The causes Of delay in executing the
duty contided 10 him, Of revising the crjmi-
nal laws Of The State Mr. Smith of of w.
announced The death OF WIN. g. Bailey, de-,
legdte elect from Surry, and move ed the Gus.
tomary resolutions, which were adopted
TUESDAY, Jan. pa communication
was received from The President of the
James River company, exhibiting the pro.
gress made in the work The last year, its
condition, The State OF The company's funds,
and IFS plans and prospects. Mr.. Stuart
offered resolution for The appointment Of
a Board Of Revision, 10 examine all laws
OF general nature which may hereafter
be passed. Mr. Kinney presented peii
tion from citizens Of Augusta for a MA.
damised road from S;auntou TO ScOtfsviIIe :;
also, similar petition from citizens Of
Wayucsboroogb
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23-Mr. Watkins.
from the committee on roads and internal
navigation, reported bill 10 provide adj
ditionaI capital for the James River and
Kanawha Company, and Tor other purpos.
es. The bill allows IN increase Of six mil.
lions--tbe State TO take three Gflhs Mr.
Watkins also reported bill from the same
committee, for The construction, on State
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
Committees of The Senate.

Committee Of Privileges and E,ections.-
Messrs. Nash, ii ,ieman. Opie Robertson,
Billingsley, Campbell and McCarty.
Committee tn examine the Treasurer S
4Hccounts joiniiy with a committee from the
House IF Delegates Messrs Hunter, Thnm
as, Harvie, Bland, Bouldiog, Dyer and
Wondhouse
To examine the Penifentiary-- Messrs.
Anderson, Robertson, Nc Mullen, Dyer,
Bilinssley aud Moffat.
To eramiine the Armory-Mess Har>
vie, Carer, Campbell, Mo(Tet, McMullen =,
Thomas and w oodhouse
To eramine the Library-Nlessrs. Foun
tame, McCarty, McCannan, Baptist, Boul-
din, Faulkner and Tod.
Gaims-Messrs. HoIleman, Nash, Smith
Of c., Carter, McCammant, Hunlon and
Good
Internal Improrenien- Messrs. Patteson,
Opie, Smith nj k, Anderson, Carr, Har-
vie, Baptist. McCamnant aud Bondurant.
General La,Ds-Messrs. Smith of X,
Anderson, Smith OF c., Nash, Faulkner,
Tod and G. BOD.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
LATE FRoM EUROPE

By The packet ship Albany, Capt. John
son, the editors the journal OF Commerce
have received Paris papers TO he even ing of
Dec. 18th, ard Havre TO the evening of ihe
18th. They contain the speech oil King
Louis Philippe at the opening of the French
Chambers
The dates from London are TO the evening
OF The 18th, one day later than before re-
ceived.
WHEAT MARKET, LONDON, Dec. Is.
We regret 10 learn that though wheat
may now be imported free of duty, there is
scarcely any TO bring in. The Baltic and
Elbe are Of course closed against US, and we
aPprehend thai nearly all we can get from
The Black Sea has already been obtained, or
is on ito way hither. Many of The countries
on the Mediterranean obtain a supply from
tina, quarter, mud il enhances our apprehen :
sions to learn TO day that the general sea rci-
ty affects Sicily snd Naples, from which ex.
portation has seen prohibited. II will ai-
ford cur readers no pleasure TO learn, from
other countries, being as badly off as Eng
land, tina. they cannot supply her-Londols
Sun.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

COLONIZATION SOCIETY The Ship
Saluda, TO be navIga;ed by coiored men, and
employed by The Colonization Society in the
transportation OF emigran.s TO Africa, is now
purchased, and the colored crew beng near
ly completed, she is expected TO sail in few
days. This vessel will be commanded dur,
ing the first voyage, by Captain Waters, IA
white man, oil high respectabiIity, an eX-
porio"ced martinez from Salem, Massschu
sets. Tho's Buchanan, Esq whose ser,-
ces on former occasion were so eminently
successful in regulating tie affairs OF he Col
my al Bassa Cove, and ether settlements a
long the coast, has recently been re>appoin,-
cd Governor General Of The various colonies,
and will embark in this ship at this port,
with few emigranis, and call at Norfolk
Virginia, for The residue ~. J. Paper
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

broke ground against the fourth resolution
OF the Committee, for the distribution of the
proceeds Of the Public Lands He was op>
posed To the principle, and sustained his no,
si,ion by an ingenious argument He was
followed by MIR. YERBY oil Northamp,on
who defended the distribution principle, and
urged the necessity Of its adoption, to keep
down the tendency 10 extravagan, expendi
lures by the general government We
have only room briefly to say,. that MIR
ferhy's debut wasa crediiableseffort, and
well deserved the complimenefnid j, by
Gov: Tyler IL embraced an array al facts
and illustrations entitled to great .weig h, and
not easily overlhrown; and il inter-
spersed with occasional and jus, f0ies To
the great Statesman OF the which
were received with appreciation bysh large,
portion oil the House and auditory.
tPhig, Jan 25
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

In an early part of yesterdays sitting in
The House Of Representatives., when the
State of Massachusetts was called upon for
Petitions, Mr.. "A DAh;s rose and asked leave
10 make statement 10 The House, which
leave was granted by the voies OF lwo"Ihirds
of the Members present,
Mr.. ADAMs then proceeded TO staIe at
considerable length the views which he en-
tefia'ned on the subject Of The abolition and
anti slavery memorials and Of the duty Of
himself and he House in regard TO them. =
In the course OF his speech SIT. a. took &C.
cesion 10 say that he was not prepared to
grant the prayer ni these memorials, with
the exception OF those which demonstrated
against he annexation OF Texas (Which he
considered now OUT Of the question: and
those which prayed against the domestic
slave trade between The States. This he
had ayowed from the moment he presented
The first petition six years ago. His opinion
he said, was not changed, though it might
possibly he altered by a full and free discus
sion OF the whole subject in the House.--At
present, however, he distinctly said 10 The
House, aud 10 the world, that if The vote
should hc taken Tomorrow on y proposition
for aboliShing slavery in the District of Co
lumhia, he shouid UOte dgainStu lie wish
ed the aboliiionsts and me onti-slayery IN en-
rs well ~ others, distinctly 10 understand
this -Nnt Int Jan. %
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
SELECT MITTEE ON DEFAL
CATIONS

We learn tbal The Select Committee APP
pointed by the House Of Representatives. TO
investigate the delucations o. he late Col
lecior Of The port of New York and other
officers, held meeting yesterday and cleo:
ed Mr. HARLAN Of Kentucky, Chairman,
and PHILIP II. Kendall Esq. Of this CT.
~, Clerk
We have also understood that The Com
mitiee have determined TO commence their
Investigations in the city Of New York, and
will leave here this evening for that city.
The Committee are Compo sed Of the fol
lowing gentlemen: Messrs HARLAN Gun,
IT'S, Wise, DAWSON, SMITH. HoPKINs,
OWES, FOSTER, and WAGNER
Nat Int Jan %
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

TENAS.-The steamer Columbia, at
New Orleans, brings edvices from Calves.
ton 10 The Sih instant. a letter from Hous-
ton to the editor of the New Osleans Bulle>
tin, says
"l enclose The substance of letter lust
received 10y Express from the Mexican
Eastern frontier, deemed of great conse-
quencc. The Mexican cities of Mier, Com
atgo and keynosas, on the Rio Grandc, have
pronounced for the Federal Government.
The central troops have been driven out of
the above mentioned towns. The command.
roi the Federalists, Gonzales, at the head
OF the Sd division in that district, requests
ne Government ~ Teas Ia adopt such reg
u'a'ions in the intercourse between the two
frontiers as will secure The protection Of the
Fedora! party"
The writer adds, "from the facts just sta
ted, there is ground enough TO predicate
speedy coalition between the Texans and
the Federal party of Mexco''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
CONGRESS-.

In the House of Representatives, on
Tuesday the 22nd instant the Senate bill for
reducing and graduating the price of the
public lands, was laid on the table, after a
call ofthe house. by vote of l02 TO 97.-
A motion was made on Wednesday to re-
consider the vote, but the house refused
yeas 90, nays 90 This is considered a fl
nal disposition ofthe Senate's bill
The following was the vote in the Senate
on The passage Of the graduation land
bill:
YEAs-Messrs. Allen, Benton, Buchanan,
Clay OF Al, Cuthbett, Foster, Fulton, Hub
bard, King, Lynn, Lumpkin, Lyon, Mou-
Ton, Nicholas n lies, Norsell, Pierce, Robin
son, Sewer, Smith OF Ia, Smith of Conn,
Tipton, Walker, White, w iiliams of nj iss
Wright, Young-27.
NAYS Messrs. Bayard, Brown, Calhoun,
Clay Of Ky, Ctii.enden, Davis. Knight,
M'kean, Merrick, Prentiss, Preston, Rives,
Ruane, Robbins, Rugs giles, Souihard, Spence
Strange, Swift, Talmadge, Wall, Williams
of NJ e--22
In the Senate, on Monday The 2Isi, the
Cumberland road bill was read third time
aud passed, "a to %.
On Tuesday the bill to prohibit the giving
or accepting challenge ,ofigbt duel with
in The District, and the bill 10 abolish impri-
sonmen! for debt in certain cases, were or
dcred to he engrosscd for third reading.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

&&We regret TO hear it intimated
that the constitution of the present Ge.
neral Assembly is not favourable to In.
ternal improvement. When ,cW we
have one favorable? Are our statesmen
never to get out of their horn books a
never to know any thing but what they
can spell there, or mayhap their great
grand fathers have told them? This
miserable, tagging, self satisfied, and un-
teachable spirit, is provoking beyond
endurance. To think how mopinglv
we Sit while our sister states, nav the
very babes OF yesterday, are outstrip-
ping us in the race TO greatness, is c.
nough to make my Uncle Toby him.
self Swedr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

An angry debate took place in the House
OF Representatives on Saturday night, Che
l9th.) Some sparring occurred between
MIR. Wise and Mr.. Bynum, and between
Mr.. Bynum and MIR. Stanley Mr. Bynum
made long and abusive speech OF the Wings
and OF the Committee Of Investigation, TO
some portions Of which Mr. Wise took ex-
cepIions, and TO the whole Of which Mr.
Stanley replied with great severity. Some
remarks OF personally hostile character
passed between M r b. and Mr., S and when
the latter concluded, Mr.. VIM. G., johnson,
To prevent The debate from running into grea-
ter personalities, moved the Previous Cues
ton, which was sustained, and which ac.
cordiDgly put an end TO The discussion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
CONGRESS

10 the Senate on The 21st inst. joint res
olution was introduced by Mr.. Talmadge
for the amendment of the Constitution Of the
United States. This resolution provides
hat the Pres ident shall he elected for one
term OF four years, and be Ineligible there
after also, that the Secretary OF the Treas
ury, the Treasurer, and The Postmaster Gen
eral he elected by Congress, for such term
and in such manner as shall be prescribed by
law; and that no member OF Congress shall
be appointed TO any office in the Govern
inert oi the United States until the expirn
tion OF Two years after he shall have ceased
to be member OF Congress.--N At Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

@By the packet ship England, news
five days later has been received from
Liverpool. The English Grain marke
had not changed-the duty on foreign
wheat was still shilling quarter
The King of Naples has prohibited the
expectation of grain from the two Sici-
lies. There had been another advance
OF Esd. per pound on cotton. John
Van Buren,, the son OF The President it
seems has been treated almost as pub
lie guest in Iceland. The merchants of
Belfast had offered him public dinner.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

We are requested to say, and we do
so with regret, that WILLIAM NJ.
PEYTON, Esq. will NOT be candi-
date TO represent the people Of Roanoke
county in the next Legislature Of Vir-
ginia. Mr.. Peyton's Jealous and able
advocacy of the cause Of Internal
Improvement, upon the success OF
which the vital interests and endu-
ring prosperity of this Commonwealth
are so absolutely dependent, will render
his retirement public loss and we yet
hope that the friends Of this policy Is
Roanoke county will prevail upon him
10 change his determination, at least un>
til that question is Gaally settled.
Lynch. Tirg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

@>The Richmond CORES pondent OF
the Lynchburg Virginian says it is init
mated that Judge Tucker refuses to be
run for the United States Senate, and
that the sub Treasury party are now
looking to Judge John Y. Mason. We
are gratified to learn privately tina, our
townsman, Gen. Baldwin, is spoken OF
as the Wing candidate and from wha,
we hear of the state of feeling in the Lee
gislature, we incline to the opinion that
he affords the best chance for success of
any Wing yet named. A writer in the
Richmond Wing, under the signature
of ga Wing member" gives the follow
ing view of parties
"The Administration party want fifteen
votes 10 elect their candida,e-they can't get
them! The Conservatives, with those Wings
whose views Of policy differ so dely from
mine, want upwards of thirty TO ensure their
successfully can't get Mem The Wing
party want three-toe may get them, Al
all events, we have every thing To hope and
nothing to lose-we can't be beaten, il we
cannot triumph"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

Tbs committee OF investigation 10 enGnirc
into the deialcations Of public officers, con-
sisis OF four Wings, three Conservatives,
and three Loco locus.
8&Flour, in Richmond, IS s. SIS %
In Baltimore, So 81 SIS lin New
York So rs.
Judge Wilkinson, one Of the parties
in the late trasical affair at Louisville,
Kentucky, and who is now at large OIL
bail, was married at Bardstown, to Miss
Eliza Ccozer, on the Sd inst.
Anti-hbolition resolutions have been
adopted by the Ohio legislature. by
large maioriiies
The late George e. Harrison, Of Bran
don, on James river, has bequeathed
five hundred dollars to the Colonization
Society.
The dwelling Of Thomas Paddock
in New bury. Ohio, was burnt down late
ly, and four of his children persisted in
the flames.
The u. S. Exploring squadron was
at Rio de Janeiro on the LIST December
all well.
az VI CubS anna 10 d.
gain in session, and seems TO be moving
on quietly. The new Governor, Mr..
Porter, has been inaugurated.
On the l7lb, the Ohio river, at Gin.
cinnati, was twenty-five feet above low
water mark, and still rising.
The New York Legislature has repealed
The law prohibiting the circulation of small
bills.
Free Banking an Pennsyluania.-Tn the
Senate of Pennsylvania, on wednesday
last, Mr.. Frailey, of Philadelphia, intrcdu
ced bill "Io authorize the Incorporation o.
companies for banking purposes.
The Legislature of Georgia, for the pro.
motion Of the silk culture, offers premium
10 The raisers, Of fifty cents on every pound
Of cOcoons raised, and ten cents on every
pound of silk reeed.
The Alabama House OF Delegates has pas
sed by small majority, the Suh-Treasury
resolutions. Much angry and violent de-
bate occurred before their adoption.
Whifc S,Uinc.-Mr. Haines, of Hallowell
Maine, raises fine quality Of swine, called
The Bedford breed OF perfectly white colour
One Of his pigs, 9 months old, weighs SOC
los.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
&g- We are sorry to learn the dealt, OF

o. We are sorry to learn the deatl, OF
GEO. Il. HARRISON. Esq, of Bran
don. which took place on Saturday last.
His decease viii be regretted with much
sincerity, by wide circle of acquain-
lance and an extensive family connex-
ion. His peculiarly endearing traits
wen the esteem Of all who knew him
He was truly model of the Virginia
gentleman and his polite and easy de.
pertinent, his kindness and hospitality
viii cause him 10 be held in long and
dear remembrance.
Rich Cr,u Inn oo
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

Natural Criticism Il always listen with
much pleasure 10 The remarks made BY
country people on the habits Of animals. a
countryman was shown Gainborough's ceie-
braed picture Of The pigs: "To be sure, )"
said he, ''lbey be deadly like pigs; but
there is one fauii--nobody ever saw tbroe
pigs feeding together, but what one on'um
bad foot in the trougb.-[Je Natural
History
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
Rich Gem Jan. %.

FROM kENTuCK We hear that the
Legislature OF the State has appointed James
L. Morehead and John Speed Smith, Com.
missioners 10 attend the Legislature Of Ohio
TO endeavor To induce the Legislature of that
State to pass such laws as may effectualIy
protect the slavo-property of X entncky from
interior nce by citizens of Ohio, which, il
appears, is likely otherwise to produce an i'll
feeling between the two States Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
Death Of an Eminent Man

We have The painful dn'y Of announcing
the death of JOHN WICKHAM, Esq
OF this City, equally distinguished for his
legal qualifications and fine powers of elocu-
ton, as tor nrbanity and uniform courtesy
asa gentleman II is presumed proper
tribute will he paid, 10y some able nen' to
his high character aud altauments.
Uhig, Jan. %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31

WELLERIsMs. -" Rather shady here"
as the cockncy said, ven ho vas let down in
10 Cornwall tin mine.
And damp too, as tho bottle said, ven
il vent six hundred fnthoms in The sea-
"Thats something new" as the brewer
said, ven the dancing master offered to sell
him his foJs-P;c
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
THURSDAY, JAN. 81, 1889.
@The surveys Tor the Valley Road

&&The surveys Tor the Valley Road
IN this county, have been completed,
under the direction of Mr. Robert Kin
ney. In some places, several lines have
been run, as in the approach to this
town. These will be examined and de.
cided upon by the Principal Engineer
Mr.. Anderson. The work will be of.
fered for contracts OH the 9Th day q
March. o. See advertisement.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
UNITED STATES SENATE.

Wednesday, Jan. %.
Mr. Norvall asked leave to bring in bill
giving quantity of the Public Lands to
certain oil the States for the purposes of Ia
ternal improvements
bill ahoishing imprisonment for deb
IN certain cases was finally passed.
The Anti-Duelliny bill was finally pass.
ed, ayes %, noes 9. Both bills were sent tc
the House for concurrence.
Some unimportant resolutions wore adopt.
ed, when
Mr. Talmadge, of New York, introduced
The ioii"wing resolutions, which were read
once, laid upon the table, and ordered 10 be
printed:
Resotced, That sound specie pay ing Bank.
| ought Ia he selected under suitable regula
ti"ns, &c be prescribed by law, for the sale
Keeping at the public money
Resoiced, That the ray ment of the public
revenue ought ia he made in gold and sill
yer, or IN the notes OF sound specie pay
ing Banks, under suitable regulations TO be
prescribed nv law.
6eSofued, That such payments OF The pub
nc revenue from customs and from lands
ought TO be made as far as practicable nv
deposiie in the selected Banks To the credi,
"f the Treasurer oi the United States, and
the certificates of deposi,e taken by the col.
lectors and receivers as evidence of such pay
ment.
fesoiced, That the selected Banks, in
considerations ofsuch deposites, ought TO per-
form without charge the same duties To the
Government IN transferring The public funds
aud distributing the same in the pay ment of
the pubic creditors, as were performed by
The late Bank at the United States