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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-19

The FEDERALIsTs IN MISUNDERSTANDING
to iiles OF Havana papers. received at New
Orleans by the schooner Creole, the Mexican
Federalists have again unfurlcd their banner,
and are concentrating their forces with RAJ
pdity and success which has created the
greatest CONSERVATION to the Central Govern
ment. The n. o. Bulletin says :-ssTheir
first object, the Diario del GoJierno of Next
co states, is to re-captnre Tampico, which CT
ty 1t represents as "ripe for revolt, and full of
the most daring stratagems.'' At the latest
dates the Federal forces mustered about fif-
teen hundred strong, and Were receiving re-
crults in great numbers. But whether they
will be able to attain their object seems rather
problematical, as Bustamente has taken the
alarm and ordered troops and ammunition in
abundance. Every vulnerable point in the CT
ty is doubly guarded, and the least demonstra-
ton in favor of Federalism, punished with
the severity of Nero.''
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MONDAY, Dec. 9th, 1899.
JAMES RIVER AND KANAWUN
COMPANY

MIR. Dorman according to promise, called
up Mr.. TOler's resolution requiring the James
River and kanawha Company to make no
further contracts for the prosecution of that
work under present circumstances, and in
structing the proxy of the State to vote in the
general meetings of the stockholders against
entering INTO any new contracts to be paid in
The scrip OF the company until the current
price of the scrip shall be at par.
A considerable debate ensued upon the
question of the adoption of the resolution.
which, from the press of news and other mat
tcrupon our columns, we are prohibited from
presenting an abstract of. The resolution
was supported by Messrs. Toler, May and
Smith OF /. of W., and opposed by Messrs.
Dorman, Venable, Robertson. Bayly, and
Gregory.
Mr.. Dorman called the ayes and noes upon
the question Of adoption, which were ordered,
and the question being put, was decided in
the negative, as follows:
AYEs:-Messrs. Burwell of b., Mitchell,
Meredith, Toler, Fox, Coleman, Cardwell,
Broadus, Roane, Powell, Howell, Butts,
Clarke OF H., White, Smith of. of W., Fon-
tame, Ramey, Orgain, Banks, TAYLOR of NJ.
a. NJ, baskerville, Goode, Fitzgerald, Hid
en-, May, Heath, Radcliffe, Smith of Rock
ingham, CULLEN, Ridley, Clarke of S., and
Princess.
NoEs-Messrs. Gilmer, (speaker,) Bayly,
Chopper, Southall, Carpenter, Wood, McCue,
Stuart, Lockridge, Myers of b., Hunter,
Hannah, Jackson of d. g. L., M'Milan,
Kyle, Flood, Thornburg, Corbin, Cox, Bur
well OF Z. u W., Wilson, Whitworth, Graf
ford, Marshall, Scott of f., Anderson, PAYNE.
Hale, Baker, Byrd, King, Carroll of c.. f'ay
ior OF H., Gibson, Allen of H., Seymour. Lee.
Armstrong, M'Rea, Hamlet, Gregory, Wor-
thington, Kennedy, Reynolds, Tayloe of X.
NJ NJ, Layloe OF l.; d r., Ewing, Lawson, Beard.
Harrison, Smith of M. s. j., Clayton, Evans.
Chapman, Wade ofM. g. p, Myers Of Nor,
gan; Massle, Allyn of n. b., Watts, Yerbv.
Hudnall, Mcconnell, Aleshire, Staples, iii,
ner, Tunstall, Keen, Tallman, Carroll Of
Preston, Venable, Roberts, Sturin, Walden.
robertson, Snyder, Leyburn, Dorman, Ship
fnan, ,Iml'h OF Russell, Conn, Bare, Griever,
Crutchfield, Fitzhugh, Spots. Stephenson
Goodson, Walker, Jackson of Wood, Cabell'
and Stanger.-91.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-19

Post MASTER FRANKLlN.-In 1854, Ben
jamin Franklin was postmaster general, with
permission to make 5000 pounds continental
money, If he could, out of the whole post of
lice department in America. The very next
year he gave the astounding notice that the
mail, which had before run once fortnight
to New England, would start once a week
the year round, whereby answers might be
obtained to letters between Philadelphia and
Boston in three weeks, which before had re-
CURED Sin weeks. In l771 it was announced
IN all the papers of the colony, that ''John
Perkins engages to ride post, to carry the
mail once week between Philadelphia and
baltimore, and will take along or bring back
led horses, or any parcel.' When a post-ri-
der proposed starting, notice was given of his
intention by advertisement, also by the town
crsr, for several days in advance. In 1870,
the number of post Offices had increased
through the country to seventy-fve.
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ESI'Es v.

ENAkEN up by Silas II. Smith, an estray
n STEER. about one year old-ofa brindl,
color, some white in the face, white back and
belly-with an underkeel in the left car, and
appraised to $3.50.
EXtract-Feste.
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Cl'k.
Dec. 10.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-19

NEW ouNTGRrErr.-Frederck County
bank, Frederick, Md.-lO's altered from rs.
The genuine rs have for Il Vignette-fgure
OF female kneeling, with a sickle in one
hand and sheaf of wheat in the other. The
spurious JOS have the same and can by a
slight examination be easily detected.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-19

IAN aged widow woman named Kel-
Ter, who resided near the Dry Branch gap.
fell In the fire on Saturday last. and was
burnt to death.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-19

The New York Canal was again open on
the 10th, and the arrivals of produce at the
city of New York were large.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-19
. VIRGINIA.

AUGUSTA COUNTY. TO WIT:
James Crawford and William J. ID. Bell.
administrators de donis non of Joseph Bell,
dec'd-plaintiffs
AGAINST
John IL. Steger, executor of William Robert
son, decd, James McLaurin, surviving
partner of William Robertson g. Co., Eli
Habeth Robertson, widow of William Rob-
ertson, decd, Kinney and Eras-
mus Stribling, executors of Jacob Kinney
decd, Matilda Stribling, wife of said T.
rasmus, and daughter of Jacob Kinney
decd, and others-defsndants.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-19
GENERAL STATE OF THEBANk OF
VIRGINIA.

Reported to tie Legislature.
1todl.s outstanding, S5,664,374 so
specie on hand, SOIL PAL 1g
Specie OF special depo-
e.ie il Philadelphia, $4,000 90
Government drafts, pay
atio a coin, 1855 90
--- 70i,73G 10
tt:e.."e 'i.lT, 1899 20
IN the State 1898 90
Notes Of other Banks
ont Of the State 6l.s67 90
~ -, 90
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VIRGINIA..

VIRGINIA.
Az Rules held in the Clerks office of
Bath County Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery on Monday the End of Decem-
Der 1899.
John Stuart-plaintitf
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ROEtiRag Cloths.

u uSI RECEIVED and for sale by the
- SUBSCRIBE fresh supply Of BOLTINC
CLOTHS. n. Crawford
Staunt"n. Dec :. 1892
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-19

IN obedience to a decree Of the Superior
Court OF Law and Chancery for the county Of
Augusta, pronounced or the Goth day Of June
1899, In a cause therein depending, wherein
Martha Mcdowell is plaintiff and Eliza Wall
lace and others defendants, will be sold on
the LIST day of January next, before the door
of Capt Henry Meetings Tavern, in Staun-
ton, to the highest bidder, likely and valua-
BILE NEGRO BOY, aged about sixteen
Terms made known on the day of sale.
GEORGE ESKRIDGE.
Dec. ~, 1889.
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PU BLHC SALE.
Dec. IL.

SEIIE subscriber will offer at public sale on
Wednesday the LIST day of January next,
on a credit of IL months. by the purchaser
giving bond with approved security, to bear
interesttrom the date, TWO NEGRO MEN.
to wit: BOB and SANDY. They are botl,
stout and healthy, and have been accustomed
TO all kinds OF plantation work and are like
wise good waggoncrs.--Also a likely woman
named BETSY, in the prime Of life, she is d
good plain cook, and an excellent field hand.
onc-haif of her purchase money will be re-
CURED Iii hand and the other lIalfin IL months.
Also several good WORK HORSES.
The subscribers reason for selling the a.
bove slaves, &C., is his intention to abandon
farming entirely III consequence of his ex-
tremc age.
PETER HEISkEL
II. S.-Thc sale ofthc above Ncproes tv;il
take place at III O'Clock at the Post.Ofice
Staunton, Dec. H.
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S1aSrrttn.

On Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr.. Gloss.
brenner, Mr.. John Messecup to Miss Indiana
Greeuer.
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$7,733,255 SO

Balance due to the other Banks 292.O3I sc
Opposite 923,SOi As
$7,733,o55 SO
| ''By comparing the above statement with
that rendered on the LIST January last, it will
be perceived
''rhat although the capital stock of the
| Bank has been increased 1897 400, the out
standing debt has been reduced 81 ,O56.-
S36 81.
''T'lat the notes in circulation have been
reduced SSf3,Gl0, whilst the specie and funds
available specie remain $773,S75 ii, being
IN the proportion of $3i Of circulation to 81
of coin.
''The item of stocks which has been in
| creased since the last statement, $7i,63I Sc,
consists of S500,00O subscribed to the James
River and kanawha Company Sl45, 900 in
stocks of the State of Virginia; and other
stocks, amounting to SO 1881 SIS; all of which,
except the first item, may be regarded as stat
ed at their reasonable value.
"Fully two-thirds of the amount of real es-
tate consists OF banking houses at cost; the
| remaining one-third is considered not much,
If at all, over-estimated in value; hut it is i'm
possible to say what any part would produce,
as the value Is, OF course, regulated by circum-
stances.
"Retums OF the denominations in circula-
| ton, not having been fully made by the De-
partments, the precise number of each cannot
now be ascertaned f.; but it is believed infor-
nation will be obtained and furnished in sea-
| son.
''The last dividend of profits declared, be-
ing at the rate OF D per cent. upon 3 ,24O, 900,
amounted to 1872 200.
''Ihe amount in transactions in exchange,
| and the amount of interest and exchange re-
| vod I,or
parfments at the close of the year, when de-
tailed statement thereof will be prepared, and
presented, it is hoped, in season.
"Ihe customary time of rendering state
ments from the several departments of the
Bank, as to the condition of the outstanding
| debt. Is at the close of the year, when the
profits are divided: full returns will then be
made. and detailed statement prepared and
rendered; but no information has been re-
ceived to induce n belief that any material a.
mount of bad debt exists, further than the a.
mount above deducted from the surplus fund.
''At meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Bank of Virginia, on the Sd December.
1889, the foregoing statement and report be-
ing examined, Ordered, That the same be GER
| titled as correct.
JOHN BROCKENBRoUGH, Prest.,
| State Of the Farmers Bank, incl,ldine the
branches, on MondGy, the I'd December, 1899 /.
Debt outstanding
Inland bills, 1,2l2,757 50
Bills discount
ed, bonds, and
all other debts,
&C., 3,762,59i O7-$4, 995 ,35I %
Foreign bills, 6,936 sc
Farmers Bank stock, 10 shares, 1900 90
specie, 53I. 5il SO
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-19
W0TTGT!.

A petition Is III &C presented 9 -i.5 E5.>t Cen
cral Assembly of Virginia, praying that
a precinc. election may he held atGreenville.
III the county, Of Augusta,
D,c
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-19
Virginia Scriyenev

For sale at this office. @g1Mercbanss
Supplied on commission, on liberal
terms.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-12-19

Balances due from 9TH
er Banks l67, O36 90
Stocks 676.33l SO
Real Estate 326,642 Al
$7,733,255 SO
Capital Stock original
ly paid in 3,2iO,G0O 90
Do. recently subscrib-
ed by the State $4,000 90
Do. subscribed by in
dividuals 72,40O 90
- 3,G37 400 90
Notes in circulation 2,5l3,4l2 so
Surplus Fund, for the extin-
punishment ofbad debts prior
to June Sd, 1889, and appli-
cable as profits to old share
holders,aiter deductingS26O,-
600 of debt reported to be
bad 222,3I9 A.
Discounts and profits received
since Sd, June, 1899 1898 55
balance due to the other Banks 800, O3l sc
Opposite 923,SOi As
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-24

of being nominated By the opposition The differ
ence btweeBnoi giving jealous positive support
10 Mr.. Van Barren, and maintaining jealous posi-
tive opposition 10 oil MIR. Van Buren's opponents
or competitors Is moi worth counting Joining Mr..
Van Buren, this single question he abandons the
party Of the opposition every other especially on
the question " the succession. And the public
journals friendly 70 Mr.. Calhoun Chose OF them that
have seen) are pouring such torrents OF abuse on
the whole opposition party as are not surpassed by
the columns oil the Globe or Enquirer. Now, can
readily understand how any man should like the
Sobireasury with all the faults OF the assumed
principle on which II Is now rested, and all the Vices
Of is details-hai IS prefer Il TO the unhappy Stale
Bank Deposile System, which has failed SO deplo-
rably land nevertheless, be as heartily opposed 10
Mr. Van Buren's recollection as ever. But IL this be
the ground Mr.. Calhoun means 10 take, do not
understand him. and he Is very generally misnnder
stood With the opinion | entertain Of Mr. Cal
houn, and my personal feelings towards him,
grers 10 think that must consider him as support
err of Mr. Van Burens reelection. The next cleo
tion to the Presidency Isl In my opinion the great
question that absorbs all others,
III MIR. Van Buren, and his party cannot be turned
out Of powerful the doctrine on which that party
acis-if the principle by which i Is cemenied-thai
"ihe spos belong 10 the viclorsn-shal be approved
and established--if the principle Of the exercise
Of Executive patronage for the purpose Of perpe-
tualing power in the hands that hold H. shall sill
be avowed Gas now IL ISL practised and tolerated.
II il shall not be signally rebukcd and condemned
then will this government be no longer blessing,
but curse. Tam for Mr.. Clayton him with all
my heart. II differed with him onmore and more
important points thanI do (and differ from him on
many,) l should sill most zealously support him
against Mr.. Van Buren,. My opinion, or rather my
knowledge of his temper and feelings, leads me to
prefer him a this particular juncture OF afairs,
than should Ia almost any other stale OF things
that can conceive. Ifhe shall be placed in power
he will not only foygire but be will orget bis enc
mics. He possesses the virtue Of generosity RI
the word in its largest sense] in higher degree
than any other man know. Hut will vote for any
other respectable man whom the opposition shall con-
cur in nominating.
Isha sacrifice all minor considerations and pre-
ferences 10 the great object had not the least de
sign, when took pen In hand, TO write any such
long letter. but II shall go without revision or ae
ration.
remain, with all regard,
/ Your obedient servant,
b. w. LEIGH"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-24

roioc !. 10 charge his opponent with being FEDERAL
There i nothing can 90 beyond that--t rows fellow
mn Salt River mighty quick. The other day, however,
we saw he boot put upon the other leg very neatly
oDemmit I've no confidence in that man, said
red nose hanper-on OF the Custom Honse--" I've no
confidence in him, for he's a federal
IA federal We'll nv dear sir, will you just be so
obping as to tell me what you understand by "a fe-
dersl r"
a. federal, my good siri Why-why-a federal
s--is--why, demmt, he's federal, sir" :, :,
ala, ha, ha! Good morning Colonel ~. 4.
Wing,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-24

The late election has satisfied US, fully, that Van
Burensm can never succeed in South Alabama Mr..
Dellet has succeeded handsomely over Ex-Governor
Murphy, gentleman as high in the confidence OF The
Van Buren, Democracy as any one in the District
And il is the universal opinion of the State Rights aud
t-Subtreasury party, that could have beaten Mr.
Lewis with ease; it is also admitted by many OF his
Union friends well few OF the nondescrpts,
tina, such would probably have been the result There
are say three counties in the District that might possl
bly, have given him small majori,ies Once upon
time, however, could have come within striking
distance of him. What pity that Bentons ball
CHANGED to roll in this direction "Alexander the
copper smith hath done Us much mischief"
General Crabh has been elected in middle Alabama
BY smaller majority than had been led to believe
by reports But upon the whole this is the greatest
triumph Of them all for had feared that that portion
Of the State was rrevocaby gone after this bastard de-
mocracy, North Alabama has without doubt returned
two Van Burenites, that have but f,oo when we
should have had three Of five members Of Congress
We have lost much by neglect and for the want
Of little more nerve. We should have had opposi-
ton to Governor Bagby and Mr. Lewis, and full
ticket in Mobile and Aulauga counties-Ihc Alabama
Journal.
The Spb- Treasury Nult.fers, wherever they have
been before the people for Office have IN almost every
instance, met with defeat The people do not under
stand why Nulliher, should be so suddenly changed
10 Van Burentc, ami hence are cautious how they
cast their suffages upon them. Notification and Van
Burenism won't work well together, no way 1t can be
6xed.-B
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-24

SUicDE,--William Hunter, a coach maker, COM
miiled suicide, yesterday morning. al his residence
In Carpenter street. near Fifth, under the following
circumstances:-He was intemperate, and the eve
ming before had alarmedthe Waterman, and insisted
upon his searching the house for robbers. Seeing
maj The man was under the influence OF alcohol the
Waterman advised him to retire TO bed which he
did. In the morning, however, when his vile had
ieH Inc room he arose, procured rope and hung
himself TO the bed post where he was soon after dis
covered. DR.. VIM. II. Knapp was Immediately called
in, but when he arrived life was extinct A lit,le
son Of his who was in bed at the time saw him get
the rope, and supposing that he about to receive
whipping, hid his head under the bed clothes, and
was found in that situation when his father dis
covered His wife isleft with Eve or six children.
World
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-24

The following amusing dialogue occurred at Sier-
"a Leone between two sailors, who happened 10 be
on the military parade when ihessoldiers were at
drill going through the evolution Of marking time
man9uvre by which the feet, as well as the whole
body Of men, are kept in motion, presenting SINH
lar appearance to that which they exhibit when they
are actually marching. One observed The other
watching the movements of the cotpsvery attentive
" with his eyes fixed, and arms akimbo !" What
The devil are You looking at Z" he inquired "Why
Jaek replied ms companion am an, thinking there
these poor beggars have been pulling away this half
hour, and havnt got an inch ahead yel. - HOtmans
Travels.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-24

WILLIAM M PaicE M PARis.--A friend, recently
frvn the French capital informs as that that bright
particular star Of loco, focoism, William M Price
Esq, isshioinetwih dazzlingi hough borroped lusre
In the gay salons OF the gayes city In the world He
has lately purchased for summer retreat. beau.
iiful villa and grounds, abou, sir miles from Paris
while he occupies as his town residence al an ex
brilliant rent splendid hnie 10 the most fashion
able part Of the Champs Elysees-lhe grand metro.
poitan locale Of the French Aristocracy. Probably
locof ocosm has never been SO brilliantly represent
ed in foreign metropolis. Only think, ye sons Of
ST. Tammany Of your democratic" stenlor being
domciIed In the quarter Of the French nobesse and
being called MILFORD by all the sans eaLotfes OF
Paris. Why, the universal frame Of loco-focoisn
ought 10 Jingle with Sympa'hizing rapture al he
munifcent manner in which It's distinguished repre-
sentative is supporting the dignity OF the Family
Who's splendid mansion Is that nl0Td ne loco
fo6o's. Who's elegant carriage and rich liveries
are those Milford tie loco. foeo's. MN dieI! but
what is loco-foco7 Then will come the explana-
tion OF all the peculiar prsUieges and facilities en-
joyed by the Official members Of the tribe, and 50
shall proselytes be added lhereunto and the cause
gain ground among all who love "ihe largest liber-
wv " Times.
Less than half year ago, Mr. Price was flourish
ing away at the Springs. Two cottages had been
erected connected aiIh and In the rear OF the Uni
ted States Hotel. One OF these was built Tor Mr.
Price and the other tor Swarfwout. The latter was
absent, bnt Price was In his glory There were
those, however, even thus early, who disrusted
them. On one occason-we have The story from
Col Hise, formerly from Kentucky, but now OF
Louisiana-ai dinner party the conversation turn
ed upon the subject of government defaulters and
Locomotive sub-t-easurers. Mr.. Price talked very
periodically against them, and was SO peculiarly
earnest that Cal. Hise broke forth with the excla-
nation TA bet yon bote o svine that Won icili be
defanlter and run aioay yourself before the Isl Of
January" Some Of the company laughed at the
remark as mere badiaage. Price looked rather
blank and affected dispeasure at the imputation
| and wished the remark retracted. But Col Hise
persisted in the prediction, and they parted. Scarce
ly Two months had passed. before the absconding of
| the one mode prophet of the other.-N Y. CON-