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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24
FLOUR MARKET.

The Philadelphia North American says that
the Market of that city was swept of all the
Flour in it on Wednesday last, at$6,5O. The
stock on hand however was light. 1t is said
to have been taken for export.
In Baltimore, on Wednesday Gays the a.
merican of that city,) sales Of Howard Street
Flour were made at So, p, and on Thursday
parcel Of 1000 barrels Howard street was
taken for export at 1928 cash. The stock of
all descriptions in that market was light.
The New York Post says that orders for
Flour by the steamer Liverpool arc to be ex-
ecuted Notwithstanding the advance in price.
Upwards ofl2OOO barrels were to be shipped
lastweek. Should the next accounts of the
crops in England be unfavorable, it is calcu-
lated that the shipments of Flour from this
country must be very large.
The Richmond Compiler of Friday says the
receipts of Flour from the country are very
moderate, and the stock of country brands I'M
usually small for the season. Sales were
made at Sc, $6,25 and SG,5O.-Wheat 81 10
and 81 us for red and white.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

The New York correspondent of the Ma
tional lntelligcncer says a controversy of some
general importance is likely to arise between
Ex-Governor Marcy and the Hon. N. P. Tall
madge. The Ex-Governor denies, ssby au-
thority," in the Albany Argus that he ever
encouraged Mr.. Tallmadgeto oppose the Sub
Treasury scheme. The Evening Journal in
slnuates that Mr.. T. will take up the gauntlet.
MIR. Tallmadge, we observe, has fairly ia.
ken the stump in New York against the mad
measures of the Administration. The Pouch.
keepsie Eagle contains long list of appoint
ments to address the people at different pla-
ces.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24
THE SUB-TREASURY

The Richmond Enquirer of 9Th September.
1887, speaking of the Sub-Treasury, saws:
''We have no desire to see such AN .ccr-
MUTATION OF POWER IN THE HANDS OF THE
EXEcuTIvE-no wish to put tile money direct
~ into the palms of his friends and partizans.
we wish to see the power and PATRONAGE of
the Executive increased as little as possible
the7powers Of the Federal Government not
enlarged-thc PURSE AND SWORD NOT NOPE
STRONGLY UNITED, than they are in the hands
OF the President, and as FEW MEANS OF CON.
RUPTIoN AS POSSIBLE TRUSTED IN HIS pos
SESSION."
The Enquirer of 18th Sept. 1887, dcnoun-
ces the Sub-Treasury as "a WILD AND DAN
GERoUs SCHEME, which will establish two
sorts OF currency-the BETTER FOR THE Of
FicERs OF THE GovERSMENT-the IAsER ONE
FOR THE PEOPLE,"
The Enquirer Of Oct. Goth, 1887, saws -
"Ihls system (the Sub-Treasnry) WILL,
ENLARGE THE EXECUTTVEPO
ALREADY TOO GREAT FOR A RE,
PUBLIC"
Extracts might be multiplied to prove that
the Editor considered the ub-Treasury An
TI-kEPUBLlcAN and MoNARCHICAL, and fraugbt
with Incaiculable mischief to the country and
Its tree lnstitutions.-Cor. of Whir.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

~ The anti-corn law journals of England
have commenced vigorous attack upon the
corn laws. They are strengthened in their
assaults by the grinding operations of those
laws, exhibited in the present condition of the
corn market In addition to the deficiency in
the yield OF the crops, the quality is bad. The
very indifferent wheat must sell low and.
however high price the good wheat will
command, the average of good and bad will
be comparatively low. This low averaqe will
keep up the duty, and stave off importations,
until the average is raised by such an enor-
nous price upon good wheat, as to be produc-
i've OF the most serious evils upon the lower
classes. Indeed, the Indifferent wheat mirht
keep down the average until such state of
distress ensues as to force the Government to
open the ports by an order in council, as it
did ON former occasion. 1t is to be hoped
tnat tne party opposed to those laws, with the
aid OF the influence which the present opera
tons OF them will have on the public mind.
may be enabled to obtain their repeal.-Com.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24
PUT UP THE FENCEl

The opinion prevails extensively-it is
spreading widely, and the conviction of its
correctness grows stronger and stronper-that
the United States, with all her mighty resour-
ces' cannot get along smoothly, in her bust
ness affairs, without the aid of a protecting tar
III, which should prevent the country from be-
Ing Hooded with articles of foreign manufac-
tllre. If these articles were received in ex-
change Tor our own products or manufactures.
there would be comparatively little inconveni-
ence, or necessity for duty upon imports.
But when their purchase requires large
balance ofgold and silver, every year, it is OBJ
vious that protecting tariff becomes a mea-
sure OF nigh Importance. Such is the dispo-
si'ioh OF man, In TINS go ahead age and coun-
try, to go ahead of his present means. that we
shall valnly strive to counteract that propen-
slty, IN our dealings with foreign nations, or
TO prevent the revulsions which must, from
time to time, thence arise, without the hello
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

FROM CHINA.-The last accounts from Can.
ton state that ''the surrender of the opium
s0'2S3 chests-was completed on the 2lst o;>
May. The manner gifts disposition was not
yet Observation-Disclosures to burn it. throw it
into the sea, or forward it all to Pekin. The
latest proposition was to dig large pits, into
which it was to be thrown with QUAINT. suEr.
OF oil, salt, water and other Ingredients to
make 1t liquid, and then let it run into the ri
Yer for the benefit of the fishes.''
From CHINA we have dates to June 9. and
from Macao to the 9TH. The British Supcr-
intendent, Capt. ELLIOTT, left Canton for Ma
Gao, May 2i, accompanied by all the British
residents, and by some of other nations. The
trade was almost completely broken up, and
but few Americans remained in Canton.
Capt. ELLIOTT had chartered swift vessel To
take dispatches to his Government VIA port
on the Red Sea, where WAGuoRN's overland
mail would take it on. The opium had not
been destroyed, but would be soon and the
Chinese were debating upon the mode of de-
stroying 1t. LIN, the Commissioner of the
Celestial Emperor, had becn promoted for his
success to the government of two of the best
provinces in the empire.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

a. There is much speculation as to the
probabilities of a suspension of specie pay
m, by the Bank of England. Many Of
the ''knowing ones' say that such an even,
has, in all probability, already taken place
The Continent deals in hard money, and, for
all the grain supplied England from thence,
1.-THE old lady in thread-needle street, must
pay out the precious metals. The condition
OF the crops would render in necessary to re.
sort to the Continent for supplies; and the
Bank was in bad condition to pay for them.
IL had little more than 43,000,OOO in bullion
and an evidence ofits embarrassed condition
was afforded In resort to the issue of Ell
notes, which had been resolved upon. The
reasons then, for experimenting suspension
are plausible. 1t would not be the first time
either Bank that had suspended specie
payments Tor twenty years at one time, would
hardly run the risk of being broke before re-
sorting to suspension again. passenger
by the Liverpool, tells us, however, we need
not look for any such thing as suspension by
the Bank of England.-Comp.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

LocoFoco MArcHEs.-There appears to be
no end to the variety of dangers to property
arising from friction matches, so that they who
use them should be particularly careful. A
curious case was mentioned to US day or two
since by friend residing in this CITY. An
open box of matches lay in the fire place NJ
the room in which he was sitting. He heard
the whizzing sound of a burning match. and
on turning to look, he found that pet SOUR
rel had taken match and had bitten it at the
composition end. "Fizz 80 went the match.
and the squirrel, whisking his bushy tail
bounded away with establishment, but unhurt'
Next day, the experiment was tried again. A
match was given to the animal, who nipped
IT =, with his teeth as before. The explosion
followed, and the curious creature, burninr'his
mouth and nose, was probably cured forever
OF such amusements.-PHIL. PEW.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24
THE BANKRUPT LAW

Inc pnblIc can now form some idea of what
would nave been the state of thinrs, if Mr..
van Buren, and Colonel Benton had got their
Bankrupt law through Congress. The fate OF
nearly all the banks in the confederacy. in
stead OF being in the hands of the State |, eu-
islatures, would have been in the hands of the
federal Executive. Last Monday, by liuht.
Amos Kendall, or Blair, or some other men.
lai OF the Executive, would have arrived in
thls city, taken possession of the books. papers
and assets,and walked DIR. Brockenbrouuh and
the other officers out of the door, without any
excess OF ceremony. And all the banks, with
all their appurtenances (although large por-
ton OF them belongs to the Commonwealth. \
would long ere this have been advertised for
sale, and probably brought to the hammer.
The old Commonwealth could not have rails
ed finger against the proceedings.-Her
rights estate RIGHTS, literally would have
been put up to the highest bidder, under the
auspices and at the bidding of this self-styled
democratic Republican STATE RIGHrs''
Administration.
That such was not the case, we owe no
thanks to Mr.. Van Buren,. He did all he
could to obtain the authority requisite to exc
cute such high-handed measure; and. if he
be not baked in his career, he will vet obtain
IL. 1t constitutes part and parcel of his ia
vourlte measure, and Benton has told us, that
he would never relax in his exertions. until
he had succeeded in procuring the passaoe of
a bankrupt law, which would subject the
banks to the disposal of the Federal Eyecu-
tive.-WHIG.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

The U. S. BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
The New FORK Star thus briefly relates the
chief causes of the present embarrassments of
CT the United States Bank :-"When it is Ia
ken into consideration how much money the
U. States Bank paid the State for its charter;
how much has been loaned by that Bank to
other States without available security what
efforts have been made to keep up the price of
Southern produce and what calamities have
occurred In Europe, bearing directly on that
Bank, tits not to be wondered at that she could
not weather the gale.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

A Two HEADED SNAKE.-The followino
very extraordinary statement VIC find in the
hcavensworth, la. Arena of Thursday
very singular looking Snake was killed
on the farm of Mr.. James Van Wrinkle. Il
was about two feet long, uncommonly large
IN proportion, with perfect head on each end
OF the body. tcould crawl both ways, but it
uid not appear to curl, twist and straig hten as
much as snakes are accustomed To do. because
Its double head afforded an extra ADVANTAGE
over all other snakes-if it wished TO oo =
different direction, it need not turn round. il
only had to crawl with the other head forward.
we believe this is the only snake of the kind
ever know II in America.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

maintain specie payments. Many of them
.unquestionably have the ability, perhaps all,
If a good spirit prevails between bank and
bank. They discount none, ofcourse. They
pay out each others bills, when they have
them, in preference to their own. Their line
of discount, it is probable, was never 30 low.
In the mean time, the pressure upon the MGR
camille community is horribly severe. One
by one failure takes place, but there are no
alarming failures. The Grmness of the mer-
camille community thus far is amazing, but
how long they can stand this pressure Is pro.
biematical. There must be heavy failures un-
less the banks can discount mercantile paper.
which is promised, however, after the Liver
pool sails, on Saturday; but it is doubtful
whether the banks can safely comply with such
promise in the present condition of the cur
rency.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24
EDITORIAL GLEANINGS.

Eleven thousand nine hundred and sixty
barrels of Flour We're inspected in single
day (the l6th,) in New York.
Gov. Campbell has returned to Richmond.
Capt. J. b. Richardson has been appointed
Captain of the State Guard, in place of Capt.
Blair Boiling, decd.
The CharlestonS. c. Banks suspended spe-
Gle payments on hearing of the suspensions at
the North.
The Farmers and Virginia Branch Banks
at Norfolk have suspended. The Exchange
Bank at Norfolk has not suspended.
The Wool Growers Bank in the city of N j..
York has suspended specie payments.
1t is said there will not be more than two
thirds of a cotton crop in Mississippi.
A. ]. Pleasanton, who testified before the
investigating committee of the Senate to the
M'Elwee plot, has been dismissed from Office
by Governor Porter.
United States Bank Stock sold as low as
seventy dollars in Philadelphia-bu it is w
again near its par value.
The State elections in Ohio and Pennsyl.
vanla have gone i'll favour of the Administra-
ton.
Forty-two counties of Georgia give DOUGH-
ERTy 5,s34-McDoNALD 1857 votes.
A New York paper says-''Nearly three
millions of dollars will be realized this yea,
from the quarries oflime and tagging stone il
| four counties in this State''
fire occurred in Natchez on the 25th ult
which destroyed property to the amount o
100000.
IVA sloop of war of l6 guns, called tn,
Dale, was launched at the Philadelphia Nav,
Yard on the 9th instant
O-The Petersburg Grays, Capt. Pollard
and Richmond Blues, Capt. Munford, the
Arena states were to visit Fredericksburg or
Saturday last, the anniversary of the Surren
der OF Yorktown, as guests of the Fredericks
burg guards
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24
ROHAN POTATO

The Rohan Potato is certainly no bumbro
1t IS stated in the Fredericksburg Arena tina,
Capt. Eelt Of Kenilworth, got from fourteen
potatoes crop of ten and half bushels, aver
aging IN weight sixty-one pounds to the BUSH
ell. Some of the potatoes weigh from to Q,
pounds each. In planting, single eye was
put into the hill, and one Of the hills produced
ST pounds.
We raised in our garden from two potatoes
one bushel, in rather a stiff clay soil. Sew
eral of them weigh nearly pounds, and one
exceeds that weight
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24
CENTENARY OF MEruop,su-Tbo o,har,e

CENTENARY OF METHoD1sM.-Tbe Cbar,es-
ton Courier states that at the centenary mot
ing, In Charleston, on the evening ofthe 9th
the payments and subscriptions amounted To
1857. Since the meeting 800 have been
subscribed or paid, and little doubt is enter
talned OF the collection Of five or six thousand
dollars by the time the subscription is closed.
On Monday evening last a Centenary meet
ing was held at the Foundry Church, in
Georgetown, ID. G.. The meeting was adj
dressed by the Rev. Mr.. Hildt, the Rev. Mr..
Sllcer, and the Rev. Mr.. McKennv. The
subscriptions amounted to 1896 s5. of
which four hundred and sixty-three dollars
were contributed by the members fthe choir.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

u EDIcT AGAINST SMALL, NorrsJ,
compliance with letter addressed by the
Governor of Pennsylvania to the Attorney
General OF the State, that officer has issued a
circular, addressed to all the Deputy A,,or-
MES In the State, instructing them to institute
proceedings against all persons or corporations
whatever, who shall issue any substitute for
money of less denomination than five dol
lars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

TREASURY NoTEs-PosT NOTES.-The CO.
vernment OF the United States and the Bank
of the United States have been, for the last two
years, Issuing millions of Treasury and Post
Notes. This species of.sirredeemable" paper
money originated with the Government, to
pay TOR the Florida war. The United States
Bank followed with its post notes to sustain
cotton and other improper operations. The
course OF the Government and the Bank has
been deeply injurious to the country. The
Government has loaded the nation with debt.
The Bank has closed its career by suspen-
sion.--ALB. Jour
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

=. CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.-The Bal
umorc Chronicle says-''The aggregate ex-
Penditure on account of the canal, from its
commencement to May 81, 1889, the close of
inc fiscal year, has been 1851 ,76s 81. 1t
is estimated thatthe additional sum of g., OOO,-
ooo Will complete it to Cumberland; and thsD
on In Iie opening Of navigation in the spring. of
io4i, there viii be a direct and continuous
canal from the Capital of the United States
=, ! ,1 me vast and inexhaustible coal region of
al" ShanJ county, n the STATE Of Maryland"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

BANQUET IN THE THAMES TuNNEL.-Fri-
DAY afternoon week, the directors of the
Thames Tunnel Company gave an elegant
dinner in the tunnel to the persons employed
In that undertaking, to celebrate their hayinr
reached low water mark. Mr.. Halves, P. nj.
was In the chair, and $50 persons sat down to
table. on raised platform, about 500 visi-
ers-the majority of whom were ladies'
were provided with places, to view the graft
tying scene.-LoNDoN PAPER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

The Gladiator, of Vermillionville, 0ou. J
states that traveller, who passed through
thattown on the Goth ult., from Houston. re-
ported that the Morning Star of Houston had
announced that Mexico had recognised the in
dependence OF Texas, and that the event was
celebrating when he left, by the firing of can
non from the arsenal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24
Correspondence fine National INTEL ren..r.
NEW York. Der l.

49, VIEW DIRK, Der. IL.
-,,. me providence Or. ~ banks have voted to
SJsPenu-I4 IN favor, opposed, and divid-
ed. Letters from Boston speak of the ne
slty of the money-pressure there. The ronr-
chants have had injecting, and expressed tba;r
inability to sustain themselves in the nrese,,t
severe contraction of tho currency. Tbev
call upon the banks to discount, and tsav cal,
aloud; Boston, it seems from all we besr-
would be gratifed ifNew York would but oct
her IN example Ct suspension.
INC banks aIo determined g. 20 On, and to
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

The Banks of Norfolk have been requested
by meeting Of the citizens to reissue the
one and two dollar bills in their possession.
The City council Of Baltimore has decided
in favour Of issuing certificates to the amount
OF four hundred Thousand dollars, to answer
the purpose of change, no certificate to be for
less than 80 cents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

J}9It is said that the President has ordered
Mr.. Trist to return forthwith from Havana, to
answer the charges made against him as con-
sui. One of these charges, it will be recol-
lected, was using his Office to promote the
slave trade.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

RETURN OF TIE SANTA FE TRAprRs-
we learn by gentleman from Jackson conn
ty, that the annual Santa Fe caravan of ira
ders have arrived upon the borders of this
state, bringing with them rich return for
their iabors: They have with them, it is said,
very considerable amount of specie-an ar
ucie Just now In much demand in this quar-
ter.-ST. LOUIS REPUB.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

NEW JERsEY-The election for State Off
GERS, which took place in this State on Tues
day and Wednesday of last week, resulted ia
vorably to the Wing cause. The Council
will consist of 10 Wings and 7 Van Buren,
membcrs'-the Assembly of SO Wings and 30
oil the Van Buren, Party-Whig majority on
joint ballot, 16.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

The LARGEST CAKE IN THE Woprn w,s
exhibited at the late Mechanics fair in Bos.
ton. 1t weighed nearly three thousand pounds.
was two feet high, and measured nineteen
ieet nine inches in circumference. Tho
names of the thirteen old States of the Union.
with their arms. Were emblazoned around the
edge, in beautiful frost work.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

HE LAST CAUSE.-THE cause of ladies,
teeth dccaying at so much earlier stare of
lite than those of the other six, is attributed
to the friction of tongue upon them. But ac-
cording to the Hartford Courier it is owing IN
the sweetness oftheir lips; as it is fact welfes
taoilshed by every body's say SO, that sweet
things rot the teeth.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

Inc qualification of the ofiice-hoIders at the
suspension OF specie payments may be traced
to the fact that now, as durip0 the late susnen-
sion, they can make 'shandsome penpv'' Inv
selling the specie checks they receive for their
salaries. Specie will perhaps be worth 5,
10, or Is per cent, and the officers of the 90
vernment being paid in specie can readily
make the exchange for bank notes, much to
their pecuniary advantage. "One currency
Tor the government and another for the people. %
IS their delight, and so long as they can pre-
serve this state Of things they will doubtless
do it.-Balt. Chron.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

O@Both the Banks AT Winchester suspen-
ded specie payments on the receipt of the in-
telligence Of the suspensions in Philadelphia
and Baltimore. No doubt the suspension
will be universal. The only exceptions as
yet are the New York, Boston, some of the
Eastern Banks, and the Exchange Bank a,
Norfolk, as far as the news had spread.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24
THURSDAY, OCT. "a, 1899.

~ Our readers will perceive that we
arc introducing into our columns a new and
beautiful type, on which we intend hereafter
to print our entire paper. The increasing IA
YOUR shown by the public to the Spectator
calls for renewed efii&t on our part, and we
are determined to do our utmost to maintain it
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

1J@The only return received from the IA
nawha Senatorial district is from the county of
kanawha, where the vote was for General
Smith 367, for Mr.. Thompson 269.-Gen'l.
Smiths majority lO7.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-24

Col. HErH, of Richmond, has made a con-
ditlonal sale of his valuable coal mines to q
company in England. An agent of the CO.
came out in the Liverpool steamer, and if his
report is favorable, ofwhich there is no doubt.
the sale will be confirmed.
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were themselves preserved from the wreck.
only to be exposed to a more prolonged life OF
poverty and wretchcdness. The loss in NOR
chandize alone is estimated at one million of
dollars. -