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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

Mr.. William Lawson, son of Isaac
Lawson on South River, in this county,
aged about Is years, was killed on the
llth inst, by being caught in the cogs
of the horse power of Threshing ma.
chine. He was driving at the time, and
his foot slipped from the lever. He
lived but a few hours after the accident.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

To- On Saturday last, pursuant to or,
der, an election was held for Colonel OF
the 32nd regiment of the Militia Of the
Commonwealth, made vacant by the re-
signalion of Franklin McCue. ESQ.
which resulted in the choice of Captain
GEORGE w. M'CuLLocu. The votes
stood
For Capt. McCulloch 80
1t. Col. Armstrong Rankin 81
This includes the vote of the Major,
which one OF the officers conducting
the election objected TO as illegal the
words of the law being that such cleo
tons shall be made by the company offs
GERS"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

The University has opcncd under the
most favorable auspices, aud with every
prospect OF full classes. We regret 10
perceive that DR.. GRl.rIrlI, has, from
i'll health, been compelled to resign his
ProieSsorShip, He intends To spend
the Winter in the South or the ives,
Indies. The Board OF Visitors are 20
meet or the 2nd Of October TO elec, n
successor. -Arcnu.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

AEoTHER VACANCY. The Edgcfeld
Advertiser announces the rcsignaiion Of the
Hon JoHN z. RiCnARDsoN, for several
years past member, and member elect ,oi
Congress from South Carolina. We regrfi
10 see 1t stated that the resignation OF this
worthy gentleman is occasioncd by Ill health
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

Mr.. CLAy.-Wc learn from the
Maysville Eagle of "Wednesday, Sept.
III, that the Hon, Henry Clay arrived
in that city on Sunday previous, and dc
parted on Monday morning Tor his resi-
dence at Ashland. He was IN fine
health and spirits. though apparently
somew hat the loser in flesh by the ia
tigues of his northern Journey.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

THE large Loan tohen We learn
that the u. s. Bank has taken the loan
OF $2,O5l,000 authorized by the Penn
syIvania Legislature, at an interest Of
five per cent By the terms Of the law
the Bank taking the loan has the priv
lege OF issuing 50 notes, which was. no
doubt, the inducemcnt TO the u. S.
Bank to take the Ioan--it having been.
by lis charter, prohibited from doing so
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

Governor Boggs. Of Missouri, has is
sued proclamation in relation to the
border Troubles between that state aud
Iowa, directing the militia to hold them>
selves in readiness for immediate action,
and orders the enforcement: of the laws
of Missouri within the disputed terrific.
Compiler.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

Spurious Notes The Norfolk papers
state that several five dollar notes have
been passed in that town, purporing to
be of the Commercial Bank Of Bal,I-
more" signed John McKim, Pres't, and
Chas. Peasants, Jr. Casb'r. There is
no such Bank in existence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

1t. Charles J. Hugh of The 9Th In.
lantry, committed suicide by cutting his
throat, al Deadman's bay, Florida. He
was son OF our charge de affiaires at
Sweden, Christopher Hughes. Esq No
cause is assigned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

The New York correspondent OF the
U. S. Gazette writes on Tuesday, as
follows
There is no new feature perceptibe
in our money market to>day, tho stocks
generally have been shade better
The arrangement yesterday stated as
having heen effected by our Country
Banks, for the redemption OF their pa
per, continues to work smoothly, aud
on this head there appears no fur,
Their apprehension for the present at
least; money, however is scarce as ever.
and some OF the very best business pa
per in the city has been to day sold al
Z aud : l.2pcr cent. per month discount:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

The Penny Postage Hct The chief item
in the British Penny Postage Act is, that
the rosts5e on every letter of a given weight,
to be hereafter determined, shall be one pen
ny with propniiiunale Increase for greaI,
C. weight. Parliamentary irankinp is 10 be
abolished. 1t is found by computa,,on ,ha,
tbs number Of letters required TO make up
the amount oi the nett post office revenue e.
quail TO that OF 1888, amounts 10 56i .537, 100
The revenue Of 1888 amounted 10 50 500,
73S
II will be rccoileoted that an agent was
Despatched MOI long ago from The Post Office
Department in This country To examine all
The details of the new English regulation.
II Great Britain, with her enormous debt
and large yearly expenditures, can venture
upon the experiment OF reducing pnstage 60
this minimum rate, a similar trial in this
country, we think, need not occasion any
very great arprehensons 1t is believed by
many Judicious persons Who have looked in
10 The subject, that there viii be, in TACT, no
dlminution Of revenue at all, but tina. the
great increase OF correspondence encouraged
by The lowness Of The rate will make up the
full amount OF hostages usually received,
notwithstanding the vast nunIber which The
computation made above shows TO be ncces.
saIy 10 this result.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

Vs. We were shown an ear of corn
raised in this town by Mir. Ellis, which
measured thirteen and bali inches in
length, weighed twenty-five and half
ounces, aud contained about seven hun
dred grains.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

1t appears from the catalo .sue just is
sued that there are Forty Six students in
the Medical School at Richmond--for.
ty of whom are from Virginia, three
from North Carolina, two from Geor-
gia, and one from Arkansas.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

The Royal Patriotic Society of Ha.
vana are making great cxertions TO in.
toduce the cultivation of the Ficus T..
iasticG into The Island Of Cuba, the soil
and climate Of which are supposed to be
peculiarly suited to IT. The iicus elas>
tica is the tree from which the finest
qualities of gum elastic are made.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

In reference TO the fall in The price of u
;. Bank stock, IN The New Yoi k market on
Saturday 10 Sl02, the PhiladeI2hia u. s
Gazette OF yesterday says:
We have heard that large amount OF The
= > Bank stock bad been hHpothecated in
New York, and il is probable that the sale
"asJorced 10 meet The payment for which il
was security.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

MI The free persons Of color remain.
Ing IN the State OF Alabama after the lisa
OF August next will render themselves
liable to be enslayed according to a law
passed at The last session of The Ter;s.
!atGre.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

sober and rejecting to the dangers which
threaten the purity aud safety of our in
situations, then there is certainly lust
cause to despair Of the Republic.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

a Loco Foco orator in a Fourtj, of
July Grafton, contended that the decla.
ration of independence is an immortal
document, but tie Sub-Treasury scheme
is imWGri0Ier
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

The New Brunswick On. - FREEDMAN
says thai The New York L,cofcos have
Kindly 'ahco New Jersey in charge again
!his year, and are spreading their Custom
House and other siipendisries through the
State, 10 instruct The People in their duties.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

Albert G.. HAYES, Coco foco) formerly
OF The House Of Representatives, has snnoun,
ced himself as candidate Tor the Office Of
Governor Of Kentucky.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

The following toast, sent BY VIM.
NJ, Peyton. Esq, Of Roanoke, TO the
Rives dinner at Louisa Court house, in
letter cxcu>iug his non attendance &C .,
cording to invitation, is a happy hit at
some of the politicians Of the present
day
"Ihc Retreating Conservative An
unfortunate politician who has the copa,
city 20 see what is right, but lacks the
nerve to maintain il; who, in an un-
guarded moment, played the part Of an
honest man. and now hopes To atone
for his temeri;y, by swallowing his own
denunciations.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

ne applications Tor admissI0n, sc are in
formed, were very numerous, although sew
erai Senatorial Districts had no candidates,
and The Board had 10 perform a paiaipl and
delicate task in selecting from many young
men OF distinguished merit aud promise,
those thai have been admitted.
n merit roll was registered and recorded
for future consideration. in the event OF an
enlargement OF the Institution, or for the
purpose Of filling vacancies in the event Of
The non acceptance al those appointed.
The Institution i'll go into operation on
the 18th day OF November mex, VA. ADv.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

The British Queen had not arrived Oh
The 18Th. bu; was hourly expected at
New York.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

o. The venerable Matthew Carey
died at Philadelphia on The 10Th inst.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

a seizure of smuggIed goods has taken
place at Cincinnati.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-26

o. Flour in Richmond sc 90
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-09

Tie Big Trip Hammer Broken,-We understand
that the Cold Spring works, under the management
ofGoverneur Kembc, have stopped: ~ is said, 100,
ibat All The Yorkmen have been discharged Mr..
Kemble, il will be recolleced, was once conserve
tive decidedly opposed TO the election Of the editor
of the Globe as Public Printer, and opposed TO The
Sub,reasury; yet he was induced 10 vote for Blair,
and for the Sub-treasury in every shape in which it
was presented.
Ader doing those government jobs at Washing
ton, he was employed TO do other good jobs for go
yernme at his works :-snch as making cast-iron
gun carriages, &c. &c. Why have these works
stopped Have the government streams been cut
Off Has the prospect Of an investigation by Con-
gress frightened the Secretary OF the Navy so that
the supplies from government have failed We
think, BY this time, that Mr.. Kemble must be con-
WINGED that the Subtreasury Is not only destructive
to The best Interests Of the country, bnt q his own
interest, even with ali the patronage oi the govern
ment.
We regret the stoppage Of these works. and re-
greet still moro that the person al The head oil the
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-09

tay Hall, Al which Ming and Riell held forth. and
which led TO the great compromise and the return OF the
ocoioeos 10 Tammany Hall. Then came the spill. OF
the conservative party from Tammany, and the quieng
Of Ming, Rell, Siamm, Bang IL Co. by custom house
appointments This carried the party through 1898
aud n the spring of 1899. sprang up two classic
companions Of indomitables and butt enders. These
enabled the ocoocos to gain the charter election nj
their success being great we have this fall sddi
ton Of dozen new companies TO The party, bearing
spec,iyely the names of butt enders," .desruetibss
'indomitablesp "damnables." spanked enders, "sa
taDics" "fre eaters" 'roarers, 'rousers," she'll
6rers" "Albany Basin rattlers," "bunkers," chunk
ers,n "ihe devils grenaders" 'clinkers, stinkers,
cork crew coyies" brlmsione strrers," and ''Beel-
zebubs body guards procession Of which took place
the other night, Of which the above 10 correct repre-
seutation.
Sneh is the history Of the origin, rise and progress Of
the beautiful party Of which the above Is pretty lar
representation Butt endeIs, brimstone- srers, and
bezebnbs body guards. must know them by at pre-
sent what titles they may lay claim TO in month we
know But with all their strange names and srarg
dongs the rascals are rich fun and spirits, aud have
rare fund Of excellent humor. Without dollar IN
their pockets and scarcely decent shirt TO their backs
they hurah for Jackson, and down with the banks as
Justify though their belly with good fat capon
lined" and 70 and hear them on Friday night and
last night in the different wards, would have ina
gned that they had title deeds well authenticated TO at
least all beneath the Skies and half OF the mansions
to be met with in eternity.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-09
49, Frem TIE NJ " Times:
OPINIONS OF THE PRESENT LEADERS OF
THE FEDERAL LOCO-FoCo PARTY of

EACH OTHER. 80
Il will be Instructive to the people who are about
to exercise their highest privilege, the elective
chise, to be informed Of the estimation 10 wnicn ne
leading presses and partizans now banded toge'ner
10 effect the destruction Of the credit system, 'nS
downfall OF all banks, and the utiet ruin ~ 81 a
debtors, hold each other. BY reference 70 the Ior
lowing extracts il will appear that each deems ne
other we'll fitted, by long course OF pronigacy anu
deprayity, TO bear torch in the incendary process
sion which Us now marching on to light the hrea "
general destruction and ruin.
The Albany Argus says Of lis co-laborer Inc Eve
ming Posts
"The wilful and dishonest Misrepresentation by
the N. Y. Evening Post, of our language and op'n.
The restraining ,aw we have not regarded, either
from the abuse or manner OF attack, rs entitled 10
reply. A print that has proved i,self, long since
regardless Of veraciy as is reckless OF asser
tion, is entitled only TO The scorn Of nose who,
were more imperfectly understood and appreciated
BY the community might hold II In sufhcienl conse-
quence to repe lis assertions"
Among other traits Of character, It IS habtuai
with this discarded organ Of the Job Haskell schooi
Of politicians and political economists, 10 single OUT
| and assail personally such republicans as may have
subjected themselves 10 the hostile exhibitions o.
reckless acerbity of temper, and an III conceaiea
envy and who may be supposed so lar TO possess ns
favorable regards Of the democracy as to De named
among its candidates tor elective stations
Al another time the Argus remarks oil tne same
journal " Fortunately II carries with II neither
weight nor credit. Noisy, faclious, personal ana
insolent il lacks as much the power OF MISCHIEF as
it possesses the disposition. It is as harmless as u
Is malignant" :,
The Evening Post promptly returns these comPli-
ments and does ample justice to The character OF me
state printer its present federal associate
:" Ii is" says the Evening Post in reply, come 70
pretty pass, when quibblng, trimming, dishonest
printern Albany undertakes to control the poii,icai
action of the democratic party OF this great city"
The Albany Argus thus describes It's present mas
tiers. The Loco-foco faction, which for sinister
purposes has assumed the garb Of democracy, ana
the name Of working-men; but which Is lile else
than combination Of The odds and ends of all the
factions which at one period and another, and under
every variety of disguise, have sought the prostra-
tion of the democratic party of the state and ma
| ton"
| Gentlemen il these are your candid opinions OF
each other what must the public think of you both
When rogues fall out &c. is an old adage.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-09
THO PUBLISHERS OF NEWSPAPERS AND
i PERIODICALS --Wm. Thompson, General
and Va inVfnU

THO PUBLISHERS OF NEWSPAPERS AND
i PERIODICALS WIN. Thompson, General
Agent and Collector, washington City, respect
fully offers his services publishers Of newspapers and
periodicals il Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and else
where To collect accounts receive subscriptions for
their respective periodicals. from persons resident in
Washington Georgetown, Alexandria and the adjoining
counties of Montgomery, Prince Georges and Anne A
rund-l, Maryland. a."
The advertiser suggests 10 distant publishers the con-
venience and advantage Of their having permanent
agent at the seat Of the General Government through
whom subscribers arrear resident any part OF the
Union, might remit by members OF Congress and others
visiting Washington city, the amount duo Tor suoscnP
ton, IL tt
Merchants and others sending accounts agencies to
the subscriber will have their business faithfully attend
ed TO. Letters Of inquiry, DC mast be postage free.
The advertiser will undertake TO collect publishers and
other due in BALTIMORE. as he visits that city
regularly on the second Saturday Of every month.
REFERENcEs.--Mcssrs. Gales g. Seaton, Thos Allen,
VIM. Gunton, g. d T Parker and d. Cagett, Washing
ton city the propretors Of the American Patriot Chro
nicle, Republican, and Register, Baltimore 9. Alexan-
der and John Rowland, Esqs. Philadelphia; Gardiner
Spring, jr, and D. P. Hall, Esqs counseors at law,
New York, and Donald Mcleod, Esq, proprietor Of
the New York Times
NJ The New York Times and Journal Of Commerce,
New York, the United States Gazette, Philadelphia, and
the Boston Daily Advertiser will publish this advertise
nent three times and send their bills to the advertiser
nov 9-3t
Publishers in any of the large towns or cities Of the
Union, who may pleased publish this advertisement
three times their respective newspapers, and send the
advertiser paper containing IT, will be entitled to charge
him the price thereof in any business transaction with
him as an agent or collector.
ueMr Thompson having referred TO us in the above
advertisement cheerfully state that he has acted
collector for for several years past and that he has
discharged his duty with and fidelity and to
entire satisfaction. We believe that distant publishers
would not readily find competent or faithful agent
GALES g. SEATON,
Office Of the National lntelgencer
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-09

Just before putting our paper to press, we
received, through the Baltimore Morning
Chronicle, the Notifying intelligence that the
"Huge-P PAIRS, Hard. Fists, and Butt-enders."
had triumphed over the virtue and intelligence
Of New York, by majority of l,soo votes.
Well, perhaps, in the long run, it may be the
means Of awakening the people of moral
worth and property to due sense of the dan
ger Of allowing those to vote who have no in
terest in the preservation of our institutions,
and no ambition but to destroy. Such a state
Of things must be reformed, or farewell liber-
ty and security.
Here is the result, so far as received:
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-09
THE WEEKLY MADISONIAN
Durino the Session Of Congress.

THE Weekly Edition Of the MADISoNIAN during
i the approaching Session of Congress VIII contain
besides leading editorial articles condensed abstract Of
all the proceedings Of both Houses and substantial re-
ports leading speeches questi ms OF general m
erest from the speakers Of every party and VIII be ur
nshed TO subscribers for 0sE DOLLAR Tor SIX months
commencing with the Session. .
Persons at distance desiring the paper can either
transmit by the Member Of Congress to their District
or send BY mail our risk, provided they have cern
cate oil the Postmaster that the remittance has been duly
mailed. /.
Payment in advance in all cases will be expected OIL
. course. lhOo' ALbcS'
Washington. Oct Is, 1893.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-09

Going the Whole Hog.-Ths motto had
its origin in the present reigning political par
ty, and certainly has been adhered to with a
pertinacity worthy Of better cause. Wher-
ever the poiis'' have been concerned, the
partizans have emphatically gone "Me entire
s'cine !" but yet were never known to make
the smallest sacrifice for correct principles or
even personal predictions. On the other
side of the question, there have also been some
few instances Of great zeal and readiness to
do and suffer all for the public good. A case
came to our knowledge the other day, which
we cannot forbear recording, and have only
to regret that the opposition does not contain
larger share Of like honest and jealous ad-
herents among the working-men. During the
Maryland elections, many Of the persons en-
PIoyed on the public buildings went from this
city to vote the entire ticket, and some go SO
TAR as to assert positively, that their expenses
were paid out of funds raised from office
holders and others. Be that as it may, there
was one Wing stone-cutter, who being too
tate Tor the evening cars, set out on foot for
the monumental city, and actually walked all
night, in order to deposite his vote. So rare
thing as mechanic coming from Washing
Ton to sustrin the opposition ticket, did not es-
cape notice, and the consequence was that
'oco-ioco peace officer, in a rencontre, bit off
piece of the zoalot's nose. In few days,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-09

III BY referenceto an advertisement In our paper
OF to-day. IL will be seen that w Thompson OF this
city, offers great facilities TO editors OF papers IN the
collection of their accounts Our knowledge OF the
integrity and assiduity Of Mr.. Thompson, enables
us 10 recommend him to distant publishers as an
honest, faithful and competent agent.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-09

however, no was back al bis labors, bliihe as
lark. declaring I" he could only see Henry
Clay President Of these United States, that
ne would give them his whole nose and take
faeo.foeo licking into the bargain"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-09

concern should have contributed to the result, as he
undoubtedly did BY changing from Conservative
10 a Loco-foeo.
We are sorry for the families OF the workmen
who have been thus suddenly thrown out Oh en-
plovnenf.
There are many works in this city that mus, stop;
and the workmen turned Cd, unless we can pul an
end 10 the progress Of Van Buren, Loco-focoism.-
Let the laboring men look TO Il al the approaching
eeclion-N " Times.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-09
DIED.,

On Thursday evening last, WILLIAM STEPHENS
INcH, in the 2od year OF his age. The friends and
acquaintances OF the family respectfully request
ed 10 attend his funeral tomorrow Sunday AFTER
at o'clock, from the residence OF his father,
Philip Inch, navy yard.