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Mr.. Robbins's Eaiogy Of Washington editor
Of the New York American accompanies the insertion
in his paper from the lntegencer of Robbinss ,n,u
extempore tribute the character Of Washington win
the annexed remarks MAI Intel
CHARAcTER OF WAsHiNeroN.-As one Of the ora
thed listeners when the brief but admirable sketch
(Which is suboned in an extract from the National In
seigencer) delivered we transfer our columns
with the confidence Of doing what will be very agreea
bic to our readers
we yet seem to feel the influence OF the listening
silence WIN which, IN the mid Of festive gaicsy,
this tribute by odd man eloquent, 10 the (oremo.,
man Of all this world" who was an American too. was
received and treasured up by that company Of true
hearted Americans and rejoice in the onnor,un,v
Of now extending its circulation.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-27
A Real Blessing TO Mothers.
DR.. w. EVANS CELEBRATED sooTHI> sYRt

FOR CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH
THIS infallibe remedy has preserved hundreds O
children, when thought past recovery from convuSo@
As soon as the Syrup is rubbed the gums, The cd
will recover. This preparation is so innocent, so er'a
cous, and pleasant thar child will refuse 10 4
gums be rubbed with it, When infants at the are o
four MONTHS though there is appearance Of teeth one
bottle Of the Syrup should be used the gums 70 open
the pores Parents should never be without the SfrP
in the nursery where there young children of !
child wakes in the night with pain in the gums the syrup
Immediately gives ease by opening the pores and healing
the gums thereby preventing commissions, te'er &c
AGENTS.
LEWIS JOHNSTON, Washington.
C. CRUIKSHANK, Georgetown.
BELL e. ENTUSILE, Alexandria.
EDWARD Mcdowell, Fredericksburg
MORTIMER e. MOWBRAY Baltimore.
C. HALL, Norfolk.
A. DUVALI. Richmond.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-14

Bile, for the head oflhe National Govern
ment. He could only inIerpose by ap-
pealing to the Statet1overnment, or hat OF
Great Britain; and the latter is Too far of,
10 be reached in time.
Some regrets were expressed by sever
al Senators, on both sides oftbe Chamber,
that the Governor Of Maine, had not n0'i-
fed his intention to reInovr the trespassers,
10 The Governor of New Brunswick. Mr..
Walker threw out suggestion, which
seemed 10 us sufficient answer 10 the
objection. Mr.. Walker said, that tight
to exclusive juriscliction.had never been sci
up before by the British Government
The order TO assert it, he said, was a Sc
cret in Maine. The exercise of concur
rent Jurisdiction, by a party entitled to ii,
required no notice.-Ibid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-14
From tie National Entelliaenser.

In the List of Acts passed during the
lure Session, the reader will find uone ma
king appropriations for ForIifcations, or
for the support ofine Military Academy.
The appropriations for these objects were
incorporated in bill making apprnpria
,ions for The support of the Army for 1850.
An appropriation is also contained in
that hill for the defence OF the Niagara,
Oswogo. mud Pla,tsburgh frontier; and an
appropriation of $4,000 for the defence
Of the Western frontieris included in the
ludinn appropriation bill.
Thu appropriations for the support Of
The Post Office Department are included
in tho Civil Appropriation act. No Post
Road net was passed NJ this session
Nonct for building or completing Light
houses was passed. Thebil (orthat pur
pose which passed The Senate was never
even read in The House.
Neither was any act for the improve
ment of Harbors passed at this session.
The bill making appropriations for the
continuation of the Cumberland Road al:
ter passing The Senate failed i'll The House
of Representatives, Notwithstanding the
strenuous exerlions ofits frionds 10 procure
for il hearing at least.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-14
From tho Correspondence gfthe Charleston Cour
WASHINGTON, Feb. %

The House resumed The consideration
Of the following resolution. offered on yes
terday, by Mr. Prentiss, Of Mississippi:
Resoired, That this House proceed to
inquire, Isl, whether Alexander Duncan,
member of This House, from the State
of Ohio, be the author of a certain publi-
cation or publications, under his name, in
relation to the proceedings Of this House
and certain members thereof, published in
= the Globe newspaper Of the 10Th inst. I'd,
whether by said publication or publica-
,ions, the said Alexande, Duncan has not
been guilty Of violation Of the privileges
Of this House, Of an offence against the
peace, dignity and good order, and of
grossly indecent. unsentlemanly, disgrace
ful and dishonorable misconduct, as rem
ders him unworthy of his seat in this
House. aud justly liable to expulsion from
the same.
The question pending was on the mo
:, tion of Mr.. Waddy Thompson. TO amend
The resolution, 50 as to cause Mr.. Duncan
lobe reprimanded by the Speaker, at the
Bar of The House.
Mr.. Petriken made some very appropri-
ssote remarks on The great waste ofthc pub
lie time, by the prosecution Of personal
matters, aud concluded by moving 10 lay
the whole subject on the table.
Mr.. Elmore begged the gentleman to
Withdraw his motion.
Mr.. Petriken finally consented 10 do so.
on the promise Of Mr.. Gilmore to reuewit.
Mr.. Preniss here rose, aud accepted
the amendmento Of Mr.. Waddy Thompson,
as modification of his resolution
Mr.. Elmore then addressed the House
at some length, with view of shelving
that the publication alluded to was not a
!. breach Of any privileges ofthe House, but
an out door affair, with which the House
bad no right In Interfere.
Atlhe conclusion Of his remarks, he re-
newed The motion to lay on the table.
The question was Then taken on the
motionto lay OIL the table, and decided in
the affirmative-yeas III, nays Ga.
The majority of the Select Committee
on the charges against Com. Elliott, made
report, and asked to be discharged from
the further consideration Of the subject, ON
the ground thai there was not time for a
full examination of the charges, and they
turtherurged the opinion that it is inexpe-
Jient for The House to interfere.
Messrs. Naylor & Chambers made a mi
norIty report, setting forth. in detail. the
charges made against Com. Elliott; and
declaring The necessity Of ar investigation
into The ,rnlh by Congress; and also, sta
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-14
February 26

CeUTudiy ~,
After the reading of the Message, Mr..
Howard made motion thai The same he
referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs. A discussion ensued, not upon
its commitment, but as to the character of
the Message, in which Messrs. W. Thomp-
son, (wIlo characterized the same as pa
triolic, wise. just aud honorable,) Pearce,
Evans, Howard, Adams, Lincoln, Cush-
lug, Pickens. Sergeant and Everett par
licipared; all Of whom approved its tone,
aud, to some extent. discussed the merits
of the misunderstanding between the two
Governments. The subject was disposed
OF as indicated by the Chairman of the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mr How
ard. The House again went into Com
mitee OH the Appropriation Bill, when
our paper went TO rress.-GloGe.
The TRouBLEs1N MAINE.-The Mes
sage of the President, which we publish
below. was received by both branches Of
Congress withoui the utterance of dis
senling opinion from the views it conlains.
In the Senate, whose session we attended,
Messrs. Buchanan, Webster, Davis, Clay,
Walker, Norvell and Williams. success.
sively commented upon the Message and
documents. There was great uuani-
nifty of feeling, and scarce shade of DIFF
ference in opinion as il regards the policy
indicated, on either side of the House
Mr.. Clay threw ou, the idea that The Presi-
dent ought to have taken the matter direct
" in hand. as the national authority, with
out addressing himself TO the local authori-
ties of Maine. 1t seems 10. rs that the
mode adopted was the only ono prasiica-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-14
From the correspondence Of the Southern Patriot.
WASHINGTON, Mnrch2.

Last evening the Sonale adopted with
some notifications, the Resolution Of Mr..
Buchanan, on the Maine Question. a
copy of which, was forwarded yesterday.
This morning the House Bill, making
appropriations for the Civil aud Diplomat
ic expenses of the Government for 1889.
was passed with some amendments.
A Courier arrived at late hour last
night, with Dispatches from Gov. Harvey
To Mr.. Fox. The purport of them is said
TO be, that the forrBer will take no desi-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-14

TIE SNow-An incidental few days
since, winter was in our midst. and tho
snow covered the earth, with a beautiful
white mantle. 1t has now vanished away,
Like the baseless fabric ofa visiou...' 5+a
While i, lay on the ground, the little boys,
and girls Of our village, ayailed them-
selves of the happy occasion. to indulge in
the play ofsuow-ball. II delights us,to SEQ
the little urchins, with faces all smiles,
'6re.away" at the grave man Of business.
as he passes along The sIreets. If any hing
can cause smile to pass over. his iron
features, surely ii would be such a harmless
sport as this! This play Of children. ea.
pecially when he participates init, mast
soften the heart ofthe veteran in business.
and cares, land renew all the delightful feel
ings Of his boyhood. DuFisg the continu,
ance of the snow, as We sauntered along
the street. we saw sweet latle girl s.oop-
ing over snow-bank, and making a ball.
AS she rose up. ..sa
With cheeks that looked juss Exc "the red red
rose,",
Aud tresscs streaming 10 tho an1o.ons wind,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-14

The Border D6iculties.-Almost ali
business in Congress, gave way to the dis.
cussion of the North Eastern boundary
question, and The difficulties which have
recently grown oul it. II will be seen.l
that Congress has given the President, am.
pie powers in The event of a war. :. A, the
latest dates, no bostiIities had taken place.
between The troops Of Maine, and New
Brunswick. The whole affair is now in
such state, that it isYthough,, speedy.
adjustment will be effected. :.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-14
PUBLIC LECTURE.

On Friday night the Slh Instant, DR.. H.
BURT delivered in the Court House, a lec.a
fure on the history of Astronomy. He
spoke Of the sci,pce, in its dawn among ,be.
Chaldeans, the Indians, the Egyptians, and
The Chinese. He traced its progress amons
The Greeks, and many of the nations Of
Europe, after the commencement Of the
Christian era, until it attained its meridian,
in our day. He gave full accoun, Of
many ancient astronomers, and their sys.
TENS, and showed lbe extent of their ac-
qulremen,s. He spoke of their errors, bu,
proved that they possessed much correct
knowledge in astronomy. He spoke Of
The astronomers of modern Europe, and
paid high compliment to those men in
power, who had encouraged the noble
science of astronomy. He also spoke Of
those Princes, and rulers who prosecuted
the astronomers. on account of lhe,publi.
cation Of their mighty discoveries, to the
world. He said that by the labors Of
learned men, from the earliest ages, down
to the present time, the science of astrono-
my had become perfect. The laws oe the
heavenly bodies were fully understood, and
calculations could now be made with per-
feet certainty. In conclusion he said,tha,
astronomy had wrought the greatest chan
ges in the world. By its aid, the most dis
tant nations were approximated; the COM
mercial interests Of mankind, were highly
advanced, and the moral condition of tho
human race, was greatly elevated. Tho
lecture was instructive, and we'll received
by large and Intelligent, audience.
Miller's Almanac.-We recommend 10
the citizens of S. Carolina, "Niller's Plan
'ers, and Merchants, Almanac for 1882
Besides the usual matter contained in Al
manacs, il give a correct list of the names
of The lately elected members to Congress,
from South Carolina, and of the recently
elected civil and military officers of the (.
State. II also gives 'he names of the pre-
sent members Of the Legislature. 1t fur
uishes very full account of the Banks,
and of The various literary, philosophical,
and other institutions of The Stale. I.
gives the names Of the Officers of the Fed
eral Government, and of the Foreign Min
listers, aud ConsuIs, in the United States.
Lastly, there are in this almanac, many
good lines Of rerse, for The Amusement, Of
the younger readers, and many grave mo-
ralrelections, for those of mature age
1t is unnecessary for us to notice every
thing embraced in this Almanac. We
confidently pronounce it the best which we
have seen for years. 1t is as, cheap as
auy, and is really tlpice as valuable. ,.4:'a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-14

We have received from the HousF. II.
Elmore, public document, relating to
Defaultng Collectors, &c."
We have also received some public doc
meu,s. and copies Of speeches from tbs
Hon. F. w. Pickens. q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-14

We have devoted large portion of QUE
Paper,this week, TO the proceedings of Con-
gress. Wewere desirous Of bringing down
the proceedings to the last day, and we
have consequently excluded other matter.
Congress adjourned at 3 O'Clock, on Moa-
day morning, the 4rb inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-03-14

Intense Coda gentleman, Of this
place, informs us, that ON the morning of
the Sd inst. the thermometer, in bis house,
stood % degrees below freezing point!
such. severe cold weather. we have no, ex-
.perienced for some years.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14
March 9Th, 1889.

a SLY SLAP AT VAN BuREN.-Gov.
ernor Porter, of PENNSYLVANIA, has the
following significant paragraph in late
message;
1T is frequently observed in tas cage
oil private individuals, lha, tie sudden
acquisition OF wealth, is injurious to tie
prudent habits and sound morals of The
Possessor. ii IS more emphatically true
IN Tie case OF corruption
cFetps IN Gnperceived. through thou
SAND Channels. and Ca IS out the substance
81 tue Peop!s before they are aware of
lis s;cathy approach -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14
GreeHaville Academy.

THE Trustees have elected Dawn
Nj. WILT. principal of this institution
for the ensuing year. The first session
of five months will commence on the
first Monday in March. Mr.. Willis
testimonials amply sustain his reputation
as gentleman of talents and education,
and satisfactorily prove his ability to
discharge the office of faithful instruc>
tor. A liberal aud systematic course of
studies will be pursued. in preparing
young gentlemen for college, aud for the
various occupations of life. The Trus.
tees feel confident that no place com.
bincs greater advantages for health,
study and retirement. than the ins,i,u-
ton under their charge, It's location be-
ing eligible, and remote from the hauu,s
of dissipation.
TERMS.
The fee for tuition of fire months
languages $l2 90
Higher branches of English 100
Elementary branches 6 25
Good boarding in respectable private
families can be had both in the village
and adjacent ghbourhood: on accom-
modating terms. A close and rigid ex i.
Summation will take place at the end of
each term. TO which patrons and the
friends of science and literature are re-.
specially invited to attend. Parents
and Guardians wishing to enter ,hcir
Pupils, will do SO as early as possible
ISAAC HALL. Pres't.
ALEXR. b. McCORKLE,
BALLARD SMITH,
hic G. PATTON,
ia ES Nj. LILLY.
VIM. LIGHTNER, Trustees.
3. F. GRAHAM. Secretary.
Greenville, Augusta Co.. Va. Jan 81.
Rocking ham Register, ,ciH insert the
ADORE snth The LIST Of april. and forcard
account to this office
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14
TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR.

The Spectator is published, reckly. By
hENToN HARrER, at Imo Dollars a
gear, # paid in ad,ance. or I!yo Dollars
and Fifty Gents, after the expiration Of
The first sir months.
No paper ,ciH be discontinued until all
arreardges are paid.
gr ADVERTISEMENTS NOT e1ceedin q
ONE SQUARE Of printed matter. are in.
serted three ueeks for one dollar: each
continuance after, t,cenfy:fue cents. Lar
ger advertisements in the same proportion.
AH letters must be post paid.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14
10 HOUSE-JOINERS AND
BRICKLA YERS

wish to build Dwelling House Of
tolerable size, together with Kitchen.
Smoke house, &c. The ensuing season,
Oh the farm lately purchased from nv
father, and on which he now resides
six miles above Stanton Undertake
may find it their interest TO give me a
call as soon as possible. also wisl, to
contract for LUMBER Of all kinds me-
cessary Tor the erection Of said buildings,
Tor Which cash will be given as soon as
delivered, il required.
GEORGE BAYLOR, Ir.
Feb 2l--tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

Ihe Je,cs ;socinG' for Pqlcsiine.-
" iibia few years great numbers have
gone ihither--they amount ncw 10 above
ao,o0o, and ere increasing in multitude
Cy large annual additions. Ia the first
days OF this mouth large number Of
isfaeiites from the States of Morocco
arrived at Marseiiies, in order TO embark,
mere Ter tue coast Of Syria, and proceed
!nehce on pilgrimage 10 Jefusalem.-
~. 7. Star.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

$4,000 Soldiers Persisted Accordine 10
recent .eipsn, IL appears that between the
years 1907 md 1896, upwards Of SO, 900
British Soldiers have persisted in The West
Indies, oui Of 40 average force Of from s.
0cO TO 5000 men, and that iadepeuden, 0.
war casualties.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14
ROCKFISH GAP TAVERN.

The subscriber having purchased the
Tavern establishment, lately owned by
Mr.. Thomas Bernard, at Roctfsh Gap.
respectfully solicits share Of the pat>
Ionage Of The travelling public. The
buildings are new and in good repair
The stabliDg extensive-and he hopes by
disposition TO please, and attention TO
business, to be able 10 render satisfs c,ion
q. all times to those who may call on
him. b. L. FRYE.
Jan. 10, 1889.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-12-11
OFFICE SEEKERS.

The following article is from an ex-
change paper
But the community is always infested
with some individuals who really deserve
To be condemned and despised wherever
they are met. These are your inveierate
office seekers. We mean not those who
are moved by a audabe ambition 10
make themselves truly worthy of public
honors and public trusts, and who feel an
honest pride at receiving the unbosght sul-
lrages of their fellow citizens, but we
alIude to those fawning, unprincipled & IN
triguing knaves, who, with exhaustless stores
Of impotence are forever thrusting them
selves before the public, claiming support
for the most responsible stations. If there
are any OF Gods creatures, crawling upon
his loolstool, whom we despise in every
part OF our heart and soul, these immodest
aud graceless scamps are the ones. Genu-
Inc worth is always modest, and there is no
surer evidence that an individual is desti-
ture of all excellence, than 10 see him
urging himself forward as the most deserv-
ing man in community. Yet how often do
we see the best qualities & inestimable vir-
tues, pushed aside or tramp!ed down by this
impudence.
These remarks are not intended for any
particular party, and we wish no one TO
apply them to his opponent but let each
examine himself and see whether they may
not have some relation 10 him. They are
intended for all whom they may concern,
ana we could lay our finger upon many an
individual in both parties, to whose Shout.
ders the coat would make very "close
6t.o
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-12-11
NORTH AMERICAN:
swANToN, DECEMBER II, 1889.
LIST OF THE FRENCH CANADI-
ANS THAT ATTENDED, GOV.
THOMSON'S LEVEE.
(coNTISUED.1

81. A. Lafoutaine-Not known to US.
50. Hughes Heney, son-in-law TO the
late Judge Foucher of Montreal; elected
several times for the Eas. Ward of that
city, as a staunch rcformer. Was once
Law Clerk OF the House of Assembly; but
having accepted place in the Executive
Council, he lost his appointment. He is
exceedingly poor, and milk and wafer
politician.
SIS. joseph Bourret, lawyer Of Mon
;reaI, OF very inferior professional ability.
For a considerable period one Of the direc-
tors Of the +" Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany." His political sentiments were
in support 81 the views Of the House OF
Assembly siii the commencement Of the
troubles in 1887. when his moral and ply
steal courage failed him, and he now pro-
iesses 10 have entirely done with politics.
He is brothey-in-law 10 Tousssint Peliier,
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-12-11

but their eonaHct IS sLeh. that few persons
esn Keep Them long. Yen viii see, from
tie Sydney paper ! lately seat YOU, the
complaints made by tho free inhabitants OF
these wreichrd wnmrn. Their Is not one
good GOT 81 twenty and they get worse IN
the factory, instead Of beiter. They are
we'll fed; bot the men getting little fed and
being hardly worked, il breaks that bad
spirit these characters 50 often possess, and
then by dealing out indulgence, By degrees,
10 deserving men, IL often works ihal re-
formation IN them that by the time they
get their tickets Of leave, they become in
dusttious. good people; such as any person
need not be ashamed OF. were il not known
what they had before been. For very seri-
Gus offences both prisoners and free persons
are transported to an island about 1000
miles from here called Norfolk Island. From
this island have 10 draw ali our stores.
Mofrlon Bay is another penal settlement:
this IS 400 miles from Sydney, and is also
considered under my charge. We get all
our work done by prisoners al the convict
buildings. have some very clever men
under ms charge, and some are rich; bu;
they are all treated alike. Capt. Maclean,
the principle superintendent, is strict,
but good officer. Money well not procure
any Indulgence in the barracks London
paper.