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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

-, iNDiANA.-Tbe Wabash Courier SAYS
he Joint resolution relative to tho aboli.
'ionis's, and condemning their efforts, pas.
sed The Indiana House of Representatives.
on Inc olst u!t. by vote of 81 toI. n
VIII pass The Senate by vote ol moi less
than 4 10 l.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
SPECTATOR.
.STAUMTOM-
THURSDAY, FEB. ID, 1899.

e5-A meeting will be held in the Presby-
'erian church on the evening of The Cd Sab
bath in March, for the purpose OF organizing
Bible Society. An address may be OK.
pec!cd on the occasion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

Newspaper Union The Southern Re,i,
sious Telegraph und the PhiladeIphia Oh.
server have been united under the file nf
inc Religious Telegraph and Observer. and
me paper is to he published weekly at phil.
ssae'rh'a' under The editorial management Of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

:, me Dill granting Banking privileges TO
me Charleston and Cincinnati Rail Road
company, which has received the sane
.lon OF North and South Carolina and
tennessee. has been for the second time
rejected by the Legislature ofKen,ucky
ayes Is, noes 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

"e regret, 10 learn from the Staunton
Spec'a'or, that hr. Stuart will not he c.n.
u ,.e AZ me next election. Augusta is nm.
''nE IN 'hc production u! able men, bu; abe
WI ma diiicni'y in selecting gentlemen
VI NJ; n's"e' quaiiiications than MIR. Stuart
His eqnnnimity Of temper and conr,esv ~
department, have won for him mani lr;n;',,
Vino:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

tG-An Abolition Convention h,sb..n
lately held Tor several days. in n. York.
tArihur Iappan presiding) It's great
ann is said 10 be TO get al! the Churches
TO take an active part in the cause. The
convention has produced very little ex-
element.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

mouth and Alexandria Railroad Com,a,v
anil permitting its road To pass into the DIS,
tr,ct, Was read third time and passed ON
w ednesdsy. VII
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

PFit is announced in the Richmond
W ing tibet Whilmell p. Tuustall, ESQ.
OF fIttsy!vsnia, will no. be csudiJa,,.
Tor reelection at the next election for
members Of the House OF Delegates
Lynch5urs Trginian.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14

CO tLoRIDA.-A slip from Tho Savannah
Georgian OK The 28th ull. brings US news Of
me capture OF 10 lndians near Fort Butler
IN FLORIDA ttco inea. t,co boys, and the resi-
womea and children
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-02-14
from The National Mtellig.cncer, Feb. 9.

from The National Intelligcncer, FEB. 8.
10 the Senate, yesterday, after the re
ctP'ion oil some reports and private pc
IONS MT CLAY, of Kentucky, presented
memorial, signed by a large number Of
the inhabitants of the Distric, Of Column j..
pa demonstrating against the interior.
ence Of the citizens of other parts ofthe
country IN the subject of slavery in the
D's'rict' and against any action on the
part OF Congress in compliance with
s"ch unauthorized interference.
MT. CLAY, addressed the Senate near
y two hours in an earnest animated
and most eloquent exposition of The
views oil the subject presented By The
memorial and in opposition to the pro.
ceedines and n!isIior designs of the alb.
oii'ionists. hjr Clay concluded by mo-
wing (as the memorial demanded no Ie>
gislatiYe action,) that it be laid on the
ls1se, and oe printed ; which motion.
latter lew remerks from Mi CALuoUS.
e& Expressing his great satisfaction az the
news and sentiments delivered bv MIR
CLAY,) was agreed to mem. con. : and
the Senate sdiourDed.
EiReiSIA CtAfms.-Oa Thursday the
f I'm, uii. ise Speaker laid before The
House OF Representatives, a repu,t of The
Secretary Of War, in reply 10 resolution
VI Tue 18th uii calling for Information on
'he SUBJECT o. Virginia Revolutionary claims.
Wh'ch report, on motion OF Mr.. Hall 81
vermont, was referred 20 selec, committee
WIN instructions "to inquire into The chara:.
yer ano amount OF proof which is required by
existing laws and regulations TO establish
e'a''hs on 'he United STATES for revolutionary
services in The Virginia Continental and
STATE Inc and navy and whether any and
"h't further legislative provisions he neces.
safy IN regard 10 the mode of adjusting md
ALLOWING Claims !or all such services" And
the following named gentlemen were an.
pointed such committee: NJ. Hall. Of Yer.
mont, nr. Mallory, Of Virginin, MIR. Mil.
Ter, o. h''ssouri. Mr.. iiol.ey, Of Georgia,
"F' brisgs'@ 81 Massachusetts, Mr.. M'Clel-
Ian Of New York, md Mr.. Griffin Of south
Carolina. -ALEx GAz.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28
THRILLING wtTH THE CHARAC.
TER AND BUSINESS OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES.

Another day has been lost, and not step
taken towards the organization Of Congress,
since the election Of Speaker. all busi-
ness is arrested, not only in the House, but
in the Senate, by the body of factionisIs
who have undertaken to drive the House
from its solemn reiterated decision, in re-
gard to those attempting to force their way
on the floor, not only against the vote of
the majority of the people Of a State, but
notc ,sof the Representatives Of all the States.
The suspense and embarrassment, which
now defeat the business OF the country in
both branches of Congress, and which sac
rilice all its interests, and disappoint the in
tense and anxious public expectation, are
not attributable TO the Opposition as body
in Congress. There are several honorable
men among those opposed to the Admins
tration, who look with disgust upon the ut
ter disregard shown TO the order, dignity
and usefulness Of Congress, by those who
assume TO direct the New Jersey warfare.
Several days ago, Mr. Afford OF Georgia,
and Mr.. CRABB of Alabama, rose in their
place, and openly expressed their dissaiis-
faction with the conduct OF the party with
which they stand associated. One of them
declared he would not longer countenance
such faclious proceedings; and we have no
doubt tina: many honorable minds entertain
secret adherence OF the course the little men
who have taken upon themselves to direct
an Opposition, OF which in fact they are
although the most hoisterous, the least re-
spectacle, whether talents, attanmenis, or
influence. be regarded.
Mr.. HUNTER, the Speaker, acted with
great decision and prompttude in his efforts
TO preserve order, by restraining the debate
within general parliamentary rule in body
which has been deprived Of its own spe-
ciai regulations. lie again and again cal
led the individuals of the Opposition, who
are evidently speaking against time, to the
points to which alone they could speak; but
every effort has, so far, proved unavaiing
TO keep down the disorder, which seems 10
be part Of premediaied scheme to drive
the majority TO submit TO the dragooning
spirit which animates those who have no
other means to command success.--G Globe.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28

Bo.h Messrs. JOINS and LBw1s, who
were the Democratic candidates; acted
throughout the contest with grea! delicacy,
aud, in turn, magnanimousIy Withdrew,
upon asceraining that they would notu-
rite all tbs Republican votes. Although
neither of the Administration candidates
was elected, it was solely because was
want Of unahimity in the Democratic ranks.
The highest whig vote was one bundled
and Two for Bell and subsequently, one
hundred and three for Mr.. Dawson, twelve
scattering. The highest democratic vote
was one hundred and thireen--hrst foF
Mr.. Jones, and The same number afterwards
for Mr.. Lews--wiLh eleven scattering in
the last instance. AS last resort, the Op.
position vote was cast upon gentlemen,
whose principles, as we before observed,
are diametrically opposed to all their doc
trines, and whose concurrence with the ad-
minstration upon all the great questions
of political controversy is notorlous,-
Globe.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28

The Philadelphia Gazette of Wednesday
says-Il is with regret that we state the
death, This morning, of Mr.. David WoelP-
per, an old and well known citizen of Spring
Garden dislrict--by suicide He proceed
ed in the execution of his purpose, to the
bath room Of his dwelling, and bending o.
yer the bathing tub, deliberately drew ra-,
zor, which he passed instantaneously from
one side of his throat 10 the other, serving
the arteries, aud producing immediate death.
Mr.. WpeIpper was a man Of large proper
ty: and it is supposed that exaggerated ideas
of possible loss in his his different invest
ments, led him to this deplorab!e catastro'
pho.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28

BarnaTd) Wfse ana others Ohlecled 10 dis
resolution, and Mr. Barnard wen. on and
inflicted two hours speech upon ho
house. which was nothing under heayen's
but condensation OF The whig argument Of
the last two weeks.
Ezynezzsas1-sre
X. M. !. Hunter upon taking his seat as
Speaker, delivered the following address,
Gentlemen cftte House Of Representatives.;
The high and undeserved honor which
you have conferred upon me, has been su
unexpected, that even now can scarcely
find terms in which to express my pralefuk
sense Of your kindness, trust, however.
to be able TO offer better evidence of thai
sentiment in the earnest efforts which I
shall make TO discharge my duties Justly
and lmpaItially. Called as have been III
this high station; not so much from anv'
merits OF my own as from the Independence
OF my position, shall feel it as especiallv
due from me to you 10 preside as tie
Speaker, not OF party, but of the house.
whist shall deem it my duty; upon all
proper occasions, to sustain the principles
upon which | stand pledged before the
country, shall hold myself bound, a, the
same time, TO afford every feciliiy within
! my power TO the full and fair expression of
the wishes and sentiments of every sec,ioo
ofthis great Coniederacy. You will doubt.
less deem it your duty, gentlemen, as the
grand inquest OF the nation; TO investcate
all matters of which the people ought 10 be
| informed to retrench expenditures which
are unnecessary or unconstitutional to
maintain the just relations between all Of
the great interests of the conntry, and 10
| preserve inviolate the Constitution, which
you will be sworn to support, whilst il
will be mine to aid you in such abors with
! all the means within my power. And al.
though deeply impressed with a painful
sense of my ineXperence, and Of the diff
culties of new and unlred station, am
yet cheered by the hope that Won will sus.
tain me in my efforts 10 preserve the order
| 0! business and the decorium of debate. l
an aware that party iervor is occasionally
| impatient Of the restraint which il is the
duty Of the Chair 10 impose upon the asper.
iIies of debate; but at the same time know
that the just Of all parties will sustain a
Speaker who is honestly endeavoring 10
preserve the dignity Of the House, and the
harmony Of its members.
Permit me, in conclusion, gentlemen, to
tender you the homage of my hearfels
thanks for the honor which Won have con-
ftrred upon me, and TO express the hope
that your copnses may be guided by wis
dom as to rebound 10 your own reputation,
and the welfare of our common country.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28
MIcnIcAN Cry, Hndiana,l Dec. 4.

MICHIcAN Cry, Nndiana,) Dec. 4.
Il HHd ChiH.-Suange as it may APP
pear, il is currently reported and very gem
orally believed that a wild child, or lad, is
now running at large among the sand hills
round and in the vicinity of Fish Lake. 1t
is reported TO be about four feet high, and
covered with light coat of chesnut-colored
hair. ltruns with great velocity, and when
pursued, as has often been the case, it sets
up the most frightlu and hideous yelIs, and
seems 10 make efforts at speaking 1t has
been seen during the summer months rum
ming alone the lake shore, apparently in
search Of fish and frogs, and appears TO be
very fond of the water, for ii will plunge
into Fish Lake and swim with great veloci-
iy, all the time whining most piIeously.
How this creature has come here, or
what its history may be, we leave to con-
jecture; but may it not be probable that it
may have strayed away from some emigrat-
ing party, when encamped for the night,
and wandered off into the woods, where it
has grown up an associate with the animals
of the forest! We think this NAV be the
case. If so, what must have been the an
gulsh Of its parents and friends on learning
that they were compelled to pursue their
Journey without their tender care 1t is
also supposed that it may have been stolen
by the Indians, and left in the forest to pei
ish; but we can hardly believe such 10 be the
case.
1t would be nothing but an act of humani-
ty on The part of our young men TO turn out
and help to capture it.-GazeHe.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28
From the Pennsylvania.
SCHUYLKILL BANK.

The following notice appeared in some
of the city papers Of yesterdy
The Directors of the Schuylklll Bank
announce to the Public, that in consequence
of the unfortunate Circumstances in which
the Bank suddenly finds itself placed by
the unauthorized acts Of the late Cashier,
they find themselves compelled to suspend
their payments for the present.
The Board think it proper further TO state,
that the acts of tie late Cashier above re-
lerred to- were done without the knowledge
Of the former President or any of The Dir
ecIors Of the Bank; and were, for the first
time, discovered yesterday. The Diiec-
tors believe that the assets of the Bank are
amply sufficient TO meet its circulation and
deposiIes, and therefore caution the public
against making undue sacrifices.
Much excitement both preceded and fol-
lowed the publication of this card, accus-
toned as the public are beginning to be in
reference TO such announcements; and on
inquiry, its meaning is understood to be that
false certificates of the stock of the Bank Of
Kentucky TO the amount of more than ten
thousand shares, being upwards of one mil
lion Of dollars, had been issued by the late
Cashier o. the Schuyikill Bank, II. ]. Le-
Wis, who few days ago was elected Presi-
dent of that institution. He, it is stated
saws that this was done TO sustain the Schuyl.
hill Bank the proceeds OF the false ceiiii-
Gates being devoted TO that purpose, but the
! directors assert thatthey have no knowledge
of the transaction. AS to the facts OF the
/ case we cannot of course form any opinion
! having but unauthorized rumor in a thous
and shapes.
After the issuing of the card published
above, there was a strong run upon the Banl
during the morning, and an excited Grove
was assembled in front of the building.
Notes Of small amounts, however, were re
deemed until about two o'clock, when IN
Bank was closed by an Injunction served b,
the Sheriff, and issued by the Suprem
Court on behalf of the Bank of Kentucky
The Mayor was present during the morn
ing, aud it is said addressed few words {
the people at the time of closing the door
and windows This is painful subject
f dwell uPon-unpieasanl and distressing !
all its aspects, whether regarded as 10 il
= effects upon the reputation OF cur city abroa
: or upon its consequence at home, where
strikes at the very root of confidence. Th
4 deyelopement was in every respect startlln
e and unexpected, and occurring at such
time, has caused deep and general leelir
d Of gloom and distrust
= gagt.s7azzsssaEzszEs
0L.lsgs-..
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28

A handsome Tennessee GIRL aged II, OF
respectable family, ran way with black
leg Of the name of Grant. The brother OF
the girl and another youth overlook the lat.
ter, tied him to tree, barred his back, aud
gave him so lashes, with threat Of lynch"
ing,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28

Fruits Of .Abolition.--The Congregation
al meeting house, in Wolcou, Connecticut,
was destroyed by fire on the night Of the
llth inst, with such explosions of gun
powder that the Gremen were alarmed, and
would not approach it. An abolition meet
ing was TO be held in 1t the next day, which
may explain the cause of the church being
buIat.-NelO York Star.
Iz-slgls ~ szsssEzsz
Il is intimated ihat at least 25, 900 Cana
dians have emigraled to tho Western STATES
the PaSi year
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28

Great apprehensions existed on the Ca
madam frontier of Niagara, on Tuesday
lha. there was to be a new rising of the pa
triots The British troops were all under
arms, but no rebels appeared.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28

Barnard Wise and others objecled to MI,
resolution, and MI. Barnard wen. ON and
inflicted two hours speech upon the
house, which was nothing under heavens
but condensation OF The whig argumen, Of
the last two weeks.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28
P0r.TzTT0MIho
FEDERAL sAGAC1TY.

90, Thaddy S. o, Johnny D.,
We feds march hravely on
"And the next President is for to be
"W, HENRY Harrison
" East, west, north and south our huz-
zaS wen send,
I" It'll we mske the mob stare a, the He
ro of North Bend"
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-12-28


A Speaker eiecied.-Mr HUNTER Of
Virginia, it will be perceived from our Con
gressonaI report, is elected Speaker of the
House of Representatives. MIR. Hunter
has never acted with the Nothcrn Whigs.
and his avowed political principles are in
direct conflict with theirs at every point
He was however taken up by them at the
close of the voting to-day, and being sup
ported by portion Of the Democratic party
was elected by vote of one hundred and
nineteen, out oltwo hundred and lhrty-lwo
votes. Ii will be observed that Mr.. Hun
Ter did not on any occasion, vote for
either of the Wing candidates for Speaker
Mr.. HUNTER is the grandson of JoHN
TAYLOR Of Caroline, one of the slernest
Republicans Of his lims; and leader among
the founders Of the Virginia school of poll
tics. We trust that the descendant will
emulate tho renown of hls great pTogenitor,
and not disapPoins the hopes Of that por-
'iOn Of the Republicans who gave hun their
confidence,
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-02


Flpur.-1lle sales of Howard street Flour, from
stores we're made uniformly this week up to Yesterday
at IS 37} Sales ofseyeral parcels then hda at
81 81 l.4 and, in one two instances Sc 81 l2
obtained for tavorite brands. We quote the store price
this morning Sc 81 to 50 81 10, and the receipt
price at S. Rig. The transactions this week hive
be en- much smaller scale than for several weeks
past.
Orain--Whea1s continue without change in prices.
We quote, as heretofore. good TO very prime reds at
81 10 81 l5 and inferior good reds Mt 81 8 TO-
Wsqnote comnon{o good whi'es at 81 10 81 Is and
prime family flour whites at 81 2Oa$l 25.
quote new white at p S. cents, and new
yellow at 50 a 61 ct.nt. We quote old white at 81 a
SO cents, and old yellow at 60 81 cen,s-saes of al
these dissertations within the quoted rates.
Sales Of Rye at IS cents and of oats at 38 80 cts.
Whiskey.-S,ock. small. We quot. hhds. at %
cents and bbs. from stores ut "a cents. Wagon price
ofbhs 90 cents.
Provsions.-We have heard of no transactions in bar
rel provisions. We continue to quote Mess Pork at
SIG to So 50; Mess Beef at SIS, No. IT, 49, and
| Prime at $ll. There has been good demand for Ba
| con. and sales of Western to extent have be-r
| made at prices corresponding h the quotations, viz
Prime Western assorted at cents; ditto hams n
| 0 IL cents; Aiddlings at 8 to l-2 cents, an,
shoulders to I 1-2 cents.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-02

Massachusetts Election.-We learn from the
New York papers Of The Goth ut, that Judge Mar.
Gus Morton, the aboionst and loco-foco cand
date for Governor, has plurality of two huns
dred and fifty three hundred votes over Governor
Everett, and is probably elected. The scattering
votes, it i. believed, not sufficient to neutralize
this majority and nulliy choice. Be it 30. The
Yankees determined to drink their grog, free
and unshack ed by aw-We say too-We are
equally opposed to lao temperance and Ian rel =
gion.
1t is doubtful which party has tho majority in
tho Legislature. There sre certainly sixteen
wings and probably sixteen loco-tocos elected 10
the Senate, aud cigh, vacancies for want
Of choice. The House Of Representatives is in
the same predcamen,,
On the whole, this is ane of the most singular
elections record The fifteen gallon law seems
to have intoxicated the voters and turned the heads
of tbs good people of the Bay State topsy turvy.
Even the pure pilgrims of Plymouth Rock, were
drunk on the day of election, and voted for tho
loco foco and anti fifteen gallon ticket.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-02

Portrait Painting Within few DAYS, youno
man, a raw Yankee, has arrived in our CITY, to trv
his fortune at Portrait Painting. We have had
many artists among us, some good, others exceeds
ingly bad. The gentleman we now speak Of is ,
Mr.. Jerome Thompson, whose studio we have
visited and who exhibited to us several Of his n;c
tnres which we consider very far superior to those
OF almost any artist who has preceded him.
Among others, VIC carried offtwo--tle ono a nor.
trait ofG, N Reynolds, the protector of tho South
Sen Exploring Expedition tho other of Young
Cranch son of Judge Cranch of Washington city,
celebrated as young American artist. These two
beautiful pictures, wo havo hung in our Reading
Room for few days.
MIR. Thompson's room is No. SO Royal street
for the present.
Mr.. Thomson is also tho author of a picture,
worry highly spoken OF in the North and which he
intends to put in exhibition in day or two The
subject is a Circassan slave, Just from the bath,
sitting on balustrade, contemp la,ing her own
ate in that of fly caught in the mcshcs of a
spiders eb.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-02
THE MARK

NEW HUKk NAKKET.. Nov. 20,
Cotton holders having submitted decline of rom4 IA
cent per H. Shce Saturday business Inns been our
nearly 20t bales havin. sod principally far ,nn,,
among which we're i . bales Upland "a cents 2oO Mo-
me ~ ~ 'o3; 9oo New o. leans q % and Florida at
" u iu. ' "
Flour There no demand for Souhe Flour at present,
western IN. been du during the last three days has de-
rnch from II! 95rs per barrel; $500 bis of
been dlspsed Of at l2t; there has enquiries for
Nheat 'Un" hu>hcs Western Ohio 81 9lc pe
hushc Harley held at 18Th a 4c and Rye At Tie at which
@o bushels forclgn have been sold Corn scarce any
may be quoed ut 10 a. 15c '
sugars continues very inactive the sales being pr,nripay
conned 10 small parcels; IL lids New Orleans sold at
ao 2'o hds Porto leo at q 4! Go Croix at "a o.,
o'o oSs owh Havana a &, and lUD do. white "a III
cents Monsse' remains without nnmaon Ids New Or.
were taken at W @ q! aud the quantity of
MnscoVaIo at 70 Ccnts-w it'll the usual credits, 10y -