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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-08-01

&Our community has been held in
painful suspense for the last ten days, in
consequence Of paragraph pretty grn-
orally copied in the newspapers from
the New Orleans Bee, stating that du.
el was about to be fought between Mr.
Rice Garland. the member OF Congress
from the Sd district of Louisiana, and
MIR. George r. King. of Opelousas, La.
1t was subsequently, reported that Mr..
Garland had been killed and Mr.. King
MORALLY wounded. We are now happy
to be enabled to state that letters have
been received by Mr.. Kings family 10
tins place, affordfig the pleasing intel
iigence ofthe amicabIe adjustment ofthe
whole matter. The parties were on
their way to Tsxas, and had arrived at
Fort Jessup, on the Sabine river, where
through the humane interference of the
officers of the United States Army, at
That Post, an arrangement of the diff
Guilty was effected, satisfactory 10 all
parties. Mr. Garland was a native of
this county, and many of his relations
reside here.-Mr. King also married a
lady of our village, now on a visit to
her friends. The sympathies Of the
whole community were consequently
highly excited. and the adjustment of
the affair has afforded the greatest salts
faction TO all parties.
Charlottesville (Va.) Advocate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-08-01

From the Eaton { Ohto) Register.
A MELANCHOLY CIRCUMSTANCES
On Saturday morning, the l3lh inst.
Mrs. Catharine Leedy. wife of MIR. A
Leedy. near this place. pat an esd to
her earthly existence. by hanging her.
self
We had no acquaintance with Mrs.
Leedy, but have been informed, that up
TO the time of the commission OF this
rash act. she was woman Of upblem-
ished character. and lived happily with
her husband. aud in peace with all her
ne'ghbors. She was. evidently. not in
her right mind. as is manifest from the
following, which was related to us by
one Of MIR. Leedy's neighbors Some
two or three weeks previous to her death
Mrs. l. had imbibed the notion tina, the
pecuniary affairs OF the family were in
precarious situation that instead of pros>
perity, poverty and distress awaited
them. Although Mr.. Leedy is in good
circumstances. and every thing around
him in flourishing condition. she could
hot be induced to reIinquish this CHROME
ous idea. Sometimes she would say she
could do nothing, for she had nothing to
do with.-Ou Que occasion, Ca day or
two before her unfortunate d. mise, she
complained that she had not plates and
dishes enough in the house: Notwiih-
standing her husband knew this not TO
be the case. he told her he would imme>
diately gear up the horses, and accom-.
pany her to Eaton, and she should there
purchase as many such articles as she
thought she needed. They accordingly
both set off in wagon for town; but
when they arrived. she said not word
about the plates and dishes. but bought
three dresses, two for herself and one for
her hired girl, and then returned home
apparently satisfied. These circums,an.
ces alone, convince us that Mrs Us :,
reasoning faculties were impaired.
The morning she perpetrated the fatal
act, we are told she appeared to be in
good spirits, and more cheerful than
common; she rose as usual and commen-
ced preparing breakfast. Air. Leedy
that morning, by his wife's request, went
after the cows, which were a considers
able distance of. Shortly after her hus.
band left the house, Mrs. L., went into
the cellar, where. about an hour after
wards. she was found suspended by a
rope from one Of the sleepers, a lifeless
corpse
w hat shock this must have given
to the feelings of the affectionate husband
on his return Although Mrs l. had
for some time acted somew hat strangely,
MIR. Leedy had no: the least suspicion
that she had the most distant idea OF lay
ing violent hands on herself, or he would
have guardad, in every possible way,
against the occurrence Of so dreadful a
catastrophe.
An inquest was holden over heT body
The verdict, we are just informed. was,
that "she committed suicide while in
= state of partial insanity" Indeed, with
out the arrangement Of intellect, we
think no one ever did, or ever will, vols
unfairly commit suicide.
We symPsthize with Mr.. l.. in his
deep and bitter affection.
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Negroes for Sale.
-.-eAs.--

Will be sold at public sale in Staun,
ton, on the fourth Monday in this month
(beins Court>day,) FOUR NEGRO
SLAVES, from 5 to II years Of age,
belonging 10 the estate Of W NJ. Redman,
dec d.-Terms cash-5ut a few DAYS
credit will be given to suit purchasers.
JACOB G. SPiTLER, admir-.
August !, 1899
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NOEEGE.

| HEREBY notify the heirs of A IN os
Branson, that | now hold in my hands
certain money coming to them from their
aunt Mary Bransons estate, which they
will please call and receive, or other
wise shall proceed to pay it out to 9th
eFs OF her relations, as the law may di.
rect. JAS. II. LAHEW,
Admr. n Mary Branson, dec'd.
Juray, Page co. a ugust I'm
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The following pretty fair hit is from
the charlottesville Republican,
The Enquirer, in an adversary article
10 Col. Payne Of Fluvanna, whose un,
bending repubicanism seems to annoy
its editor very much, sd, S: "For our pari
soe think thai in Republican GoUer1onent.
every agent Of The people ought 10 shoe
ms hand" We think so too, but we
do not think they ought to initiate The
example of the Richmond Enquirer, and
show one hand and play another as for
instance show an anti-sub-trcasury hand
but play every card for it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-08-01

Cedar Quarries.-"On ask ing frierd
from Oswego The other day, who used this
term, what ii meant, he informed us thai
much of the cedar which comes from Lake
Ontario, is absolutely dug out OF the soil
On some OF the islands in that lake, which
furnish great quantities of that valuable
timber, there has not been growing sin.
gle tree tor many years. Generation has
succeeded generation Of this timber and fall
lea, and been successfully covered with
earth, and is now dug out for railroads fence
posts, SC in perfectly sound state :"
The above is from the Culiivaior Per-
sans ho have been on the islands have sta
ted 10 us similar facts We believe, how
ever, the quarrics are getting exhausted Of
their most valuable mineral--the red cedar
or tina, il is 80 deeply imbedded, that the La
nor OF excavation is not sufficiently rewar-
ded. During this season, all The cedar inn
portasions have been OF the ,ohite species -
We have heard it stated that on some Of the
Islands-ibe Ducks and Pigeons for instance,
al 'he north eastern termination Of The Jake +,
'heIr are Suh'eirancan passages pervading
their whole area Tha! the roof or exterior
sur face seems 10 be composed OF agglonncra.
ted earth mailed and held together by the
roots OF trees which rest upon il and have
covered il With thick growth OF timber The
vauited passages or dens below, are filled
with cedar logs laying in every variety OF
position, and which no doubt, formerly like
'be raiters OF a h)uSe, gave support to- The
super incumbent mass. From the accounts
we have had there are more wonderful Iaby.
rinibs constructed by nature on Lake Onta-
RIO, 'nan that Of old Upnn The banks Of Lake
HipfIs. - OSjUegO PQiiddium.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-08-01

The Administration party have some
four or five new candidates for the Vic
Presidency. In Alabama, it is VIM, r
King in Georgia, John Forsyth in
the Richmond Enquirer Office, Andrew
Stevenson in Pennsylvania, James
Buchanan. So we go Col Johnson.
!, however, has not yet backed out, and
gives no signs Of doing So Like old
Andrew Fairservice, If the Party "dinna
ken when they have a good servant, he
kens when be has good place, and delI
the bit will he bulge. Wine.
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W79gyes''S 6cs9e.

This celebrated Cavern will he brilliantly
illuminated on Thursday the 18th Of Aus
gust next. with urw ards o! 1000 candles
No exertions will be spared to make am
pie provisions for The accommodation of Wis,
tiers. a splendid Band Of Music ~ i'll he
procured for The Cave-aHd also excellent
music Tor the Ball room in The evening.-lf
The weather I've inciemen,, the candles Will
no, I've lighted until the next day.
The singular wonders OF this cavern are too
diversified 10 I've noticed in an advertisement
loo well known To require comment. SuE
ice II TO say that Of the grC;esque and piclu-
resGue-the variegd'ed and beauliful-th the
Mid and roman'ic-the impressive and as
tonishing-oi Natures scenery Weyer'sCaye
stands pre- eminent
Tickets for Gentlemen one dollar with the
privilege OF taking in two Ladies'
JACOB MOULER
July 4
G-5f- The Richmond WbiCa Enquirer. Charlottesville
A'y"c ic Rockingham Register, Eutnncy tate lgsuccr,
AID Lexington Gast tie, will insert the week
ii 18th August, and forward account, for raymcri.
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Died, on the 10Th inst, at the house
OF Mrs. T.. Kincaid, three miles from
Lewisburg, Mr.. IViiiinm SteenJergen, of
Shenandoah, in the I'D year of his age.
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eEAA = K s..

Constables', Sherif1s', & Clerks
Blanks-Dceds ofBargain and
SaIe-Trust Dceds--Appren-
tees lndentures-Sale Bonds
Single Bonds, &c, for sale
at this Office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-08-01

NOBLE LIBERALITY.--The inhabi-
tants OF ST. Johns, N. Brunswick, have
transmitted to Eastport. Maine, ST. 900
for the relief of the sufferers by the late
disastrous fire in that place. Such a
donation from town Tic larger than ST.
Johns would have been liberal under
any circumstances; but, when we take
into view the semi-hostIe relations
which so recently existed between the
two People, New Brunsw and
Name and the unsettled controversy
still remaining. we confess there is
something in this act of the citizens of
st. Johns which strikes US as truly mag<
unanimous. -JOWnI of Commerce
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-08-01

" During the past week, we have had
several bno rats, which have revived The
prospects OF the corn crop.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-08-01
August |
SCREEN WIRE.

q Just received asuPpIy o! Screen Wire
coarse and fine, and Tor sale by
NJ. BLAIR.
Stanton, August !, le39-3t
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JnlY 4

Ss>19EEE=. a PROTRACTED MEET.
gES9t.S ing will take place the 18th Of
August. under the superintendent of
the United Brethren in Christ at Jeb.
nings' Branch Meeting house, and con.
tinue 5 or 6 days.
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August /, 1889.
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and are situated about eight miles Fast
oi the Warm Springs, and near the fee
Turnpike Road.
The aforesaid tracts of land, viii be
sold upon credit Of one, two md three
years, in equal instruments. and the Pur-
chaser or purchasers, will be required to
give bonds with good security, end also
a lien or liens upon the lands thus sold,
to secure the payment Of the purchase
money.
JOHN SLOAN, Com'r.
July LIT
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the people is the supreme law and 10 ensure that safety
these srbers c human fate must change position and
take posts on the side OF The people.
In conclusion the Committee fully respond 10 the
senrmenis Of his Excellencys message on the danger
Of National Executive patronage. and for the purpose OF
endeavorng as far possible, TO check us progress
they recommend .he passage Of the accompanying feso
luton, all which is respectfully submitted
IlRssoired by ne Senate AND House Of Representatives.
IN General Assembly eoRrsned, That the Senators ana
Representatives of this State IN the Congress o. 'ne
United States he and they hereby requested 10 en-
deavor by all just and proper MEANS 10 procure the pas
sage by Congress Of an amendment to the Constitution
Of the United States in the manner prescribed by the
provisions thereof whereby the power OF nominating
appointing or removing any officers Of tho United States
excep, officers Naval and Military ambassadors, Pub
lie Ministers and Consus. shall not sppertain to the
Office OF President Of the United States, but be vested
and exercised in some other manner rs may be spec-
fed in such amendment, prescribed by law
Resolped, That his Excelency tho Governor is re-
quested TO transmit copies hereof to each Of the Sena-
tors and Representatives aforesaid and to the Governors
Of the several States with request that the same be
communicated to their respective Legislatures
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IN SENATE.

| TUESDAY, Jan. D.
! The VICE PRESIDENT communicated to the
Senate letter from the Secretary of the Treasury
in obedience to resolution Of the llth May last
containing statement of the value of imports, and
the amount of duties which had accrued thereon,
since the 10Th NAV, 1887 tothe 10Th May, 1888.
Also, in obedience 10 resolution Of the i2h May
last, asking whether certain exIled Poles had com
piled with the conditions of their grant &c. contain
ing report from the General Land Office.
| Also, from the War Department, in obedience to
resolution Of the ID instant, asking information in
relation 10 the accounts of certain Alabama volun-
eers who lost their horses in the war with the Semi
| mole Indians r.
The following memorials were presented and re-
! ferred:
Bv Mr.. PRENTIss: A resolution of the Legis-
/ ure Of Vermont, requesting their Senators and Re-
representatives. in Congress TO use their efforts 10 pro-
cure the grant of tract Of land to each of the col
! eges in that State se
On motion Of Mr. PRENTIss the petition Of
Andrew Bean, presented al The last session. and re-
! naming on file, was referred to The Committee on
/ Pensions
| BY Mr.. SWIFT. From certain citizens of Yer
mont, in relation 10 the better organization of the
militia
By Mr.. SMITH, of Ind; From John Miller
BY Mr. PIERCE: From Mary Snow.
BY Mr. ALLEN: From 100 citizens of Stark
county Ohio on the subject Of the neutrality bill as
passed last session, and complaining Of the manner
in which its provisions were carried into effect
This memorial was referred 10 the same committee
that reported the bill. .--.,.. ....
By Mr. WALL: From certain officers of the line
of the army, asking that their pay may be equalized
with that of the staff. .0
BY Mr. CRITTENDEN: From Susan Trigg.
Also, from Maria M Alexander.
BY Mr.. BENTON: From w. Scott Ketchum
BY Mr.. CLAY, of Ala. From citizens of Benton
county, Alabama
By Mr. KING From Ed C. Jones, of Alabama.
Also, from Joseph Kennedy.
Also, from citizens of Benton county Alabama
By Mr.. YOUNG: The petition OF number of
gentlemen Of the legal profession in the State of I-
noS, for an amendment Of the acts OF Congress es-
tabliShng circuit and district courts of the United
States for the district OF Illinois, so as to require
terms of the said courts 10 be held in the city OF Chi
cago in addition TO those directed TO be held at the
seat OF Government, under the existing laws The
petition, said Mr.. Young, is signed by the Chief
Justice and two out Of three Of The Associate Justices
Of the Supreme Court, by two of the circuit judges
the member elect 10 Congress from The Southern
District and several of the most distinguished aitor-
neys including the district attorney, 10 The state,
and In my judgment is eni,lcdto consideration ana
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From ihe Bah IN. " onstiiuhonalisk.

We have long considered Mr.. Rves one of the most
enlightened and honest statesmen in the country and
have regretted his unnatural alliance with the men who
have boldly abused the power entrusted them by the
people He has horne with Mr. Van Buren, until for
hearance ceased TO be a virtue but when the President
dlsregards the oft repeated voice Of The people, and
urges upon the country Of the destruc-
tive character duty less himself than to his cou-
try, compes Mr. Rves to change his political associa
tons rather than compromise his political principle -:
The loss Of a few such men as Rives and Tall
madge Legsre and Garland, will leave Mr. Van Buren,
only the most ultra Of the humbugrers and few OF
the worst portion Of the old federal party to sustain his
condemned and sinking administration.
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Adventure Of AZ. Topnsend, auaehe' ofthe amer.

Adventure Of Mr.. Topnsend, ahaehe' The Ameri-
can legation at Madrid.-In the Boston Atlas of
Wednesday. we find Of letter dated Octo.
Der l0ih from Frenchman in Madrid to his friend in
Boston, giving an account Of an adventure in which
Mr. Townsend, aHache' to the American Legation at
Madrid figured more prominently than willingly. The
writer states that Mr. Townsend time previous,
while on his way from Madrid 10 Cordova and Seville,
at the distance OF about seventy miles from the capital
encountered party Of Guerllas, by whom he de-
spoiled Of all the property he had with him, and finally
conveyed to the mountains where he stripped nearly
naked. and sentenced to be shot, If within given time
his friends did not advance 25 900 realsahou $1,000
for his ransom The demand Of the bandi.,i being
communicated to the American Minister, was, it is
stated, Immediately complied with, and. Mr. Townsend
liberated, after having suffered much from the bru-
tally Of his csptors who were several times on the
point Of putting him death, and would says the let
ter, for dead certainty have done it if their demand
had not been granted"
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Erom the Seneca Edison. W Courier,

II The bill introduced by Mr.. Crittenden in the
United States Senate, to restrain Government Off
GERS from interfering in elections, will be responded
to by every true republican. 1t strikes the root of
evil which is undermining the foundation of our
liberlies-whch is corruping the people and drink
ing up the very lile-bood Of the elective franchise
and which, if not checked, will soon terminate in a
Republican despdism. The most dangerous enemy
10 our free institutions Is the increasing overshadow-
ing influence Of Executive patronage. No one can
be blind 10 il. We feel il on every side Of us. We
cannot pen our eyes without seeing it, nor approach
the ballot box without coming in contact with II. AT
elections, the most noisy and abusive administration
partizan-the most reckless desperate and bully, is
sure to be a Government office hitler. II has been
carried to such an extent that The attention and APP
ptehension Of the people have been aroused and The
necessity OF some remedy is apparent The demo-
cratic Albany Argus terms this bill "offical dis
franchisement." The Tories have SO long used Of
fee as the "spoils Of victory" and political servi-
tude has so long been The tenure by which il was
holden that they are utterly unable to separate the
idea of government officer from that Of q political
partizan. Hence they cry ont "di>franchsement,
restraining liberty OF speech" &c. A bill to prevent
collectors and po>tmastrrs from spending weeks be-
fore every election in drumming up political recruits
from standing at The polls to intimidare peaceabe
citizens and urge perjury upon ignorant foreigners
is, in the vocabulary of the Argus a restriction up-
the "libeny of speech" We are assured the
people will not so understand / and the honest of all
parties will hail any measure with delight that
promises efnctua check to the power Of bring.
ing the patronage Of the Government in conflict with
the freedom of cectiunS.h
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arkansas Baggoge-" Boy, run up stairs to No.
+. and bring down my baggage-hurry, Pm about NOV
ing" said tall Arkansas looking person,
yesterday TO awaiter at one of our crack hotels.
"What is your baggage, massa, and what is he'"
"Why three pistols, a pack Of cards, Bowie
knife, and one shirt. You'll find them all under my
pillow.-Picayune. -#.. ...
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RELIGIOUS DENoMrNATIuNs.-The following Is an
estimate OF The numbers of each religious denomna-
ton in the United States all of whom elect their own
teachers TO their several parishes except the Caho-
lies and Methodiss.
In these two orders the teachers are set over their
congregations by the authority Of the supreme heads
of their respective churches.
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DWELLING HOUSE IN GEORGETOWN TO BE
LET FROM THE 4TH OF MARCH NEXT

- One Of the handsomest and most commodous
E.s5m Dwelling Houses the District with small gar
den and stable, delightfully."- and beautifully stu
aed in Georgetown. about twenty minutes walk from the
be had with without furniture II is now occupied by
Senator Fulton. and is well known the property of
Mrs J. w. Williamson. For particulars, inquire of Mrs.
Williamson, or at this Office ian loft
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