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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-28

II neW fedtTe.-Ihe writer OF let
ter from Bangor, in the Portland Ad-
vertIser has started new idea in re!a.
ton TO the boundary troubles one that
upsets oil the claims and proceedings of
SIR John Harvey at blow and puts
an entirely new face OIL the whole mat
ter. 1t is, that if the boundary claimed
by the British government is the true
boundary between the United States and
the possessions OF Great Britain. the dis
puted territory belongs, not 10 Ner Bruins
t1tck 6ut TO LOtcer Canada
Stalled by this new averment, we
have giTen such consideration TO the
subject as time and present means per
mItted; and the result of our study is a
strong impression that the writer of the
letter is correct. We will state our rea,
sons briefly.
In 1863, when Great Britain acquir>
ed Canada by treaty with France, the
King ofGrcat Britain George Ill thought
proper to issue his proclamation dated
October 9Th, creating the province Of
Quebec and defining its Southern boun.
dairy as follows -
South of the St. Lawrence BY line
crossing that river aud the Lake Cham.
plain in forty five degrees of North lat
'tude. and passing along the highlands
which divide the rivers that empty
themselves into the said river St. Law
renee from those which fall into the
sea-"
In l774 the same line was declared to
be the Southern boundary of the pro-
vince of Quebec, by the act of Parlia-
ment, containing the words following,
TO wit:
Bounded OH the South by line from
the Bay of Chaleurs, along the highlands
w Inch divide the rivers that empty
themselves into the river St, Lawrence
from those which fall into the sea, to a
point in 45 degrees OF North latitude"
The same language is used 10 all the
commissions of the several governors of
the province of Quebec, of Nova Scotia.
and subsequently of New Brunswick
and the Western boundary of the latter
province is invariably described as run
ming from that point where line due
North from the source of the river St.
Croix would intersect the Southern
boundary of Quebec" as above defined.
Now of the source Of the St. Croix |
there is no dispute; nor Of the North |
line thence proceeding. That line is
the Western boundary of New Bruins
wick. The dispute is as to the line of
F.; the British government
that it commences at Mars Hill.
and the United States that it common
ccs about 100 miles farther North. But
whichever is the true line. it forms the
boundary, not between New Brunswick !
and Maine. but between Lower Canada |
and Maine; and if the line OF highlands
claimed by the British government is
the true one, the territory between the |
two belongs, Eot to New Brunswick. |
but to Lower Canada. Sir John Har-
vey, therefore, has nothing to do with
1t in any event. and the moment he !
goes hey ond his Western line, into the
disputed territory, claiming to exercise
jurisdiction, he is a trespasser, either
upon the territory of Maine or Of Low
er Canada.
We commend this unexpected state
of the case to the grave consideration If
SirJohn Harvey and Sir Colbourne.
-. T. Com 1HiuertiSer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-28
"OF ,oiM His Lend, DR. Wm Ion.

81 OF toiM lis Lead" DR.. WIN. Jones,
the Post Master at Washington City, has
been suddenly, aud without notice given or
cause assigned, dism Used from Office. The
Doctor IS Conservalive-John Campbell,
The treasurer OF The q. States, who is Q! the
same party, according 10 rumor, is next TO
ascend the scaffold. Some others who are
suspected Of dsinclination to "s;nk or
SWIM" VIII follow The Justification aIleg-
ed for .hese prescriptions is that thew are
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-28
valley Fw;'sslSSAc stOgicc.
Office Of the VALLEY Turnpike Company, !
Winchester, March IL, 1850. {

NOTICE is hereby given, that an in
sIalment of FOUR DOLLARS on each
Share Of capital stock in said Company,
is required from the Stock holders resi-
ding III tie counties Of Rockingham and
Augusta on The FIST day OF april next.
10 De paid to the subscriber, or to Der,
rick Pennybacker at Sparta to Isaac
Hardesty at Harrisouburg to John
Roller at Hlount Crawford to jacob {.
Roller at Mount Sidney or TO John Is.
Breckenridge at Stauntou. The s;tua-
ton Of the company requires that the
inStaIments shall, in all cases, be paid
Punctuaiiy on or before the day upon
which they fall due. BY order of the
Board
is. CARSON, Treas.
March II
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-28

DaviS's Criminal Law is highly com
mended by Justice Of the Peace in the
Charlottesville Advocate, as useful
work for Justices.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-28

Tie National Debi.-Secre,ary Wood
bury gives notice on the lst Of this month +,
that the amount of the new National Debt,
contracted by the present econ on. zeal RET form
ing administration, in the deceptive shape
OF Treasury Notes, was SO .552 .9i6 a.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-28

Messrs John Letcher and Samuel Gil>
lock have issued proposals for publish
ing new paper at Lexington. (Va.) to
sustain the Federal Administration, to
be called the Valley Star.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-28

A bill to establish all indrp .nden, Bank
at Charleston, Kanawha. with capital
OF 100000. has passed the House of
Delegates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-28
Scottsuiile, Narch LIST 1889.

Amount of Flour inspected in Scotlsville
during the last two quarters, beginning LIST
September, and ending lst March, 1899,
viz:
Superfne 1924
4" fine S14
y Mdlings SO
MidIIngs 81
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17

plus stock zgain.-It 10 suspected that or ee..
sumption is greatly increasng-in a far create,
ratio than power of production. thu
circumstances Of almost Unprecedented exhsustion
Of the stocks OF old wheat in this Country, this har
vest. even full average crop Of wheat throughout
the empire would not have STAYED off the eses,itv
of foreign aid. Il may, therefore, be confdently
assumed that, with such deficient crop the pre-
sent. and stocks Of old British wheat, we shall
need very great supplies OF foreign on to next har.
vest and perhaps afterwards. This conviction il an
general and has risen early, and prices have sci in
high Immediately after harvest, that no doubI il
will cause much economy IN wheat and the use oe
substitutes, and also inducesupplies from all part,
OF the world The question is, whether demand or
supply will exceed it is a delicate question, he.
cause i, has been held bat a small excess gives low
prices. and small deficiency high prces.-Mauy
very intelligent people in the trade are san
gulne, that wants great from the oin,
Of deficient stock aud crop and the stock, of
wheat in the foreign markets known TO be so un
usually low, that our markets will bear up apain.,
any importaions that can be brought up again.,
them, and maintain high prices. The coun,rie.
from whence usually derive tile bulk of our sup
plies of corn in the North Of Europe are almo,, en-
trely drained of old wheat, and as YET hardly an,
deliveries of the new crop have been brought 10
market, we can derive no supplies Of any moment
from thence for the next five months The ncr
crop abroad IS considered fair produce in quant,v
and quaiy, but not superintendent OF generally We
~ hue, though extra qualities may no doubt be Sc n
ecied; the Polish crops are reported TO be very deo
ective, but high prices will draw supplies from ran
mote districts II Is probable VIII shall derive some
considerable supplies from the Mediterranean and
Black Seathis autumn and winter From The C;,c,,
lar Of Giles, Son q. Co.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
rb. hin has been SO singled over with amend

The bull has been so sntngleu osef VII" ""'N""
ments that cannot state It's present Character
We learn from the Globe that Mr.. Preston made
a regular speech ag ainst the whole plnpderng sys-
tenn The speech is represented by the oncia' organ
as very weak aair-but these are the terms u en-
ploys in regard 10 every gentleman VINO denouness
the rapacity aud rogsery OF the official horde. we
learn irsm the source thai there was passage
Of arms between Mr.. Walker aud Mr.. Rives, on Tue
motion OF the latter TO postpone. Mr. H., says Inc
Globe came out against the measure IN every
phasis pronounced the discrimination Of the bill IN
regard TO settlers, a violation OF all equality, and IN
anltous aud injurious Virginia. Mr.. Walker
took Mr. r. up and charged him with inconsistent
ey. with having advocated that in 837 which he no"
denounced. " On this, (qnotli the Glohe,) MI.
Rises made vehement rejoinder."
It's gratifying 10 our Senators resisting the
corrupt and Numbering schemes Of the Executive
upon the public lands. We say Senators, Tor SO
grossly unjust aud inqutous are the objects OF lie
movers of the graduation bill, that even MI Roahe
is forced TO vote against it.
House of RepreSentaGres-1 Thursday.
1.-The House was engaged on unnpoftantbuslness
Tile morning hour was occupied upon the PROPOSE
ton Of M WISE 10 reprint % 900 copies OF the doc
uuents reported Congress at the last session ~ re-
ation TO dealcatons. The remainder oil the DAY
occupied in discussing, in COMMITTEE oi te
" hole, the bill for the erection OF diy dock al
Brooklyn, New York and before coming TO any
acton upon said BILL the House Adjourned
Globe"
FridaV-The consideration Of M. Wlse's propo-
siton print 90 900 copies of documents relating 10
defalcations, resumed. After various iucliecna
efforts by the Van Buren, party 10 defeat II, 1t was a.
dopled by vote of 100 10 SO. Banks, Berne'
Coles Craig, Dromgooc aud Duncan, are a speei-
mn of those who voted in the uegailve-all good
and rue snbservIents, and anxious TO conceal honl
the people the facts which exhibit the corruption oil
our rules.
The House went into the Committee of the W hole
Mr. Banks in the Chair and took up various bills.
Uhig.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
NJ ENlCO AND FRANCE,
INTERESTING FROM VERA CRI,Z

slip from the Office Of the New Orleans Bee
confirms the following important intelligence
The bIIg kapa"ha, winch arrived last evening
from baguua, which she LETT on the 10Th Dereu,b-r
brings interesting uielgene derived lronl The British
harque Pcra, from Sacr Gcios, then at Laeuna =
From this source WE ieain thai tic town of Vera
Cruz has been taken by the French, after hombarJ.
ment. The Mexican General Arlsla was taken prs-
oncr by the French, aud General Santa Anna was
50 g,icvcusly wounded render necessary the am
pntaiion OF leg.
The Mexican eoverniDe nj, not Wiling TO iecoe-
ME The treaty entered INTO between Admiral BaudIp
and General Rtncon, and having declared war upon
the Frenc gogefHm mt, General Santa Anna placed
himself at The head Of 5000 men. and entered Vera
Cruz IN spite OF the treaty. Admiral Baudn having
learned that Sante Anna adpancng towards
The city. sent number Of boats filled with troops
with orders spike the ofrhe batteries Vera
Cruz. While they were engaged In this labor. the
Mexcaas came upon them, and saug entered a consid-
cradle number OF officers and soldiers. The French
compele To retreat towards the squad which
opened heavy FIRE upon the town. di,lodged the
MexIcans, and took possession Of Vera Cruz. We
have been unable ascertain the exact loss either
side. We snhjoin an extract from letter which
commercial house Ia, had the kindness to place III
our hands.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
N. YoRK, Jan. 10
CORN TRADE


The stock OF flour in this market at the present
moment is OF such a multitude, that one-ou,u..
OF the quantity could be easily spared for exnos.
and without giving any cause for an advance :"
Should an active demand spring up on the srenob
OF that late European news, as excitement mieb, b.
created which would most assuredly cause price, >.
be somewhat enhanced By the Royal Wi;,n
Steamer several large orders came out for tho mn
chase of bfeadstuHs for English market. Y..,s,
day and to day these orders have been throw, 49,,
market, and about four thousand five hundred h,r
fels were sold Three thousand five hundred b,,,.,
were OF western descriptions, and the balapc. ~
southern Kinds. Perhaps the sales for a sbIpme,,
would be more extensive if there were vessels A.
nough to forward the flour in. The Western brands
sold al $500 barre. and The Southern, CONSISTING
oi Howard street and Gcorgetown at S375 q
1854.
We understand that it is impossible to obai,
irclghs for month to come, and consequently tho
export demand has ceased. Several large orders ar,
now IN the city from Eng LAID wfch will probable
be forwarded 10 lie south for tdlfment as
there be obtained with more case Our adyices par-
ucuIaly from Mr.. Bennerts letters from Baltimore.
Inform us that slipping demand has existed pretty
extensively in that mnrt,
These movements have plead this country in va
~ cn'l|bI' position with England, and in fact with
Europe. The operations in Great Britain. relative
TO the Corn Laws md their abrogailon will undou,-
edly have avery Singular cileet upon the Grain trade
OF HE United States. Shumld they be abolished
Ms large number WISH, shall be placed in tho
same position with The Bnltc ports in SUPPLYING Eos-
land with hteadsiutls. Nexl week, we shall 20 more
INTO details. Hesaidr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17

dnothcr neU Bdnk.-'rhe New York American
announces that the articles Of association for the
adjustment of New Bank in that city, have been
completed aud signed. The editorsays-
The institution bears the significant and compre-
hensive title of the " Bank Of Commerce in Ner
York; being intended TO promote the commercial
interests Of our CITY and State, their broadesi ac-
ceptation, by facilitating the operations Of trade not
only between the metropolis and the interior, but be-
tp cen the several States OF the Union. Provision
has been made for the eventual employment OF the
Institution fiscal aget of the General Govern
men, and such oil The State Governments may see
fiji to avail themselves Of It's means oil bens useful
The present capital OF the Bank is fixed at five
millions OF dollars to be paid IN cash. IN convenient
MISUNDERSTANDING the privilege OF increasing ii
10 twenty millions Irrespective OF subscriptions by
the General and State Governments after the pre-
sent yeaI,-gWng To existing Shareholders the pre-
emptse right OF subscribing rateably 10 such Increas-
ed amount. The Directors, WHO are / in number
have given substantial proof OF their belief in the
safety and val8e Of the investment, BY Subscribing
upwards OF million and haif of dollars to the stock
and the residue amounting nearly TO three 3nd a
hall millions, will be offered at par to the public.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
COvGRESSIONAE.
UNITED STATES sENATE-Jan.

UNITED STATES SENATE-Jan. 9.
An unmportant but exciting Diet sprung to-day
upon nation TO prini certain resolutions adopted BY
the Legislature OF Vermont. touching the subject OF
slavery and the abolition OF slavery. Nh. PREM
TISS. of Vermont presented he resolutions. They
erbodted sentiments strongly hostile t9 the system
Of slavery and favourable to the abolition Of slavery
IN tie District Of Columbia.
Mr. PRENTlSS, IN presenting them, made the
customary motion 10 prlut.
Mr. POSTER Of Tenn. objected
Mr.. CALHOUN spoke in very excited manner
IN fezard 10 the resolutions from Vermont lie was
ns oBly opposed printing but considered the Re
solutions rs dangerous and destructive In the Union
Of the States. The course of the AbniilIonsis lac
considered destructive of the best interests oil the
States, and If persisted in would forthwith lead TO
tie dissolution Of the Union.
Mr.. KING Of Al. spoke in a manner still more ex-
cited and said ii the matter embodied IN the reso-
luiions was discussed aud Considered. he and his
friends ould forthwith leave the Hail. aud the Union
would be dissolved.
Mr.. LUMPklN, of Geo. was surprised that the
motion to print should be persisted IN, aud moved
lhu the motion 10 pint be lad the iable.
Mr. PRENTISS SAID that he asked for printing
as an act Of courtesy to the State. that he represen
ted and he was surprised that the motion should be
objected to.
The yeas aud hays were demanded, and the mo
ton 10 pint vas rejecled-ayes ~ noes 9.
The Senate proceeded - the orders Of the day,
after the Consideration Of some miscellaneous bust
ness.
The bill for the reduction Of The plice OF Public
Lands came up, and Mr. MERRlCk, oil Md. spoke
at some length upon the bill, and in opposition to II.
His speech embraces Il mass OF valuable statistical
information.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17

provs The rivers Roanoke Dan and Stanton, so that
slesmboats may pass up and down them, and to make
sach terms with the Roanoke Navigation company
=. may n. inst for the surrender Of their exclusive
right 10 the navigation ofthose rivcrs-By Mr. Ron
Ssrses Of Richmond, from John A. Lfneasler Ma
tLaniel DENLY. Edwin Robinson. and Hall Nelson,
stating that they are Of farm, With IN eN-
tsnsise water power well adapted to general and eN
teu,se manufacturing purposes for the culture Of lac
Nulbrrfy and the production OF Silk. in The county
of Chesterfield, near the town Of Manchester, and
praying for an act Incorporating company for gene
raj manufacturing purposes-By Mr.. FLOWERS
from kuhama CaIulheis of Harrison county praying
for divorce from her husband, supported by the ap-
plication OF sundry citizens of the county.
Ga motion of Nj. TAYLOR Of Loudon, tho House
adjourned.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
SPECIALoRDERS OF THE DAY,
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.

In the Senate, Thursday the Graduation Bill
was under discussion, Mr. Clay, in a mastery
speech. supported an amendment winch he had Of
tered, to neurazc the banefu provisions ofthe bill
The amendment was defeated and the Globe tbc,e-
on rours forth lis wonted ahnse ubon the dis
unguished Senator from kentucky, for his gallant
defence of the Old Thirteen" and his uptr,ng eff
forts TO west the national domain from the depreda-
ting hands of The Administration. Mr.. Benton OF
tered an amendment, which was adopted
On the next day, (Frlday,) the consideration of
The same bill was resumed. Mr. Bentop's amend
ment WAS rejected Nh. Rives then moved that the
bill tie postponed indefinitely, but before any vote
vas aesn, the Senate adjourned over 10 Monday
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
From ihc CIncinnalG Dnilu Sun.

Sad dcciaem.-Y eserday forenoon, Messrs. Cum
n'nsham aud Scott, of Bourbon county, (Ky.) arri-
we'd on the Gown ION side oftie river with drove
of 50 fine cattle destined for our market. The n.y.
erat the foot o Main-strcel being partially clear tho
parties unfortunately attempted to swim the oaue
across, when the force Of the curren, carried 90 Of
hem under the ice below where they were drowned.
he loss Is something over $1,000. A number Of
persons we're employed during the afternoon in break
Ing the ice and dragging out the carcascs: at 4 o.
clock four had been secured
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
Grand Scheme.

Besides many of $50, $50. &c. &c.
Whole Tickets Sl0-llaves S5.-Quarters 50 so.
For sale IN great variety OF choice numbers at
TALBOTS LUCKY OFFICE.
o. Orders hom the country, accompanied with
the Cash, or Prizc Tickets, FOR Tickets in any Nir
gina Scheme drawn by ID. :. Gregory Il Co. Mana
gers will be promptly supplied and Exchange on
the most liberal terms Effected on addressing letters
(post pad) to MELVILLE TALBOT
IBnrbburo, Ia.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17

libel case in N. York, attracts much attention.
so'disdnt editor OF the sheet called the Poyanhus.
supported by woman Of the worst character, has
been arrested for three lbels, and with great color
OF truth, is charged with beng the cause of three
deaths Miss Missouri Mrs. Hambln, and MI
M'nIurn.) This woman has come forward and bail
ed him: Her aim is thought 10 be, through this
sheet the extortlon of money from persons of credit
and standing in society. Much Of the steet-hawk-
ed press IN New York lives on the piquant Islander
II creates.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17

GREAT REIdHT.-The freight list OF the Ga,A
TICK, arrived yesterday from Liverpool. amounts to-
13-3O, or about $4,000. She has probably the lar
gest and most valuable cargo of British manufactures
ever brought TO this country. Her invoices are cs.
timaed al more Than million OF dollars
Our custom House is overwhelmed with business
ana oncle Sans pockets are filing up and will soon
Land ho." nv " o.,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17

we nave to record the sirh fatal ARRAY in our
a bloody row commenced in Groceru in the town
oil sparta. IN which a number of persons were more
or less concerned, and which we gret to learn
aed IN the almost immediate death ola Young man
oy the name OF Brown from stab inflicted with a
knile ny one OF the parties.-NSahuiHe Wing.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
sENATE.
'vTrRpAf. Jan. Il Il,

The Senate proceeded 10 the election Of Public
Printer, and SAMUEL Shepherd being alone IN nom
ina,i6n he received q sotes, aud lof lhos. Ri-
chic, Esq, Mr. Banldin,
JoIsT vorg-For Samuel Shepherd, 145, scat
tsrng. 3.
The resolution proposing certain alterations to
the Capitol was taken up motion Of Mr., Baptist
AID was rejected
On motion Of Mr. Campbell,
The Senate adjourned
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
NOR TIL CAROLINA.

The Legislature Of North Carolina adjourned sine
die, on tuesday, alter session Of 81 days aud the
passage Of l07 acts, and 46 resolutions. The anti
cipllious of the friends of Internal Improvement in
tie old North State, have been realized BY the
action OF the Legislature.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
DELAWARE LEGISLATURE.

The Delaware Gazette says the House of Repre-
sentatlves has, by vote OF IL 10 9, INDEFINITE
LY POSTPONED the resolution from the Sc
nate, fixing Thursday, the 18th inst. ft joint
meeting ofboh Houses to 90 iuo election for l.
nlted States Senator. Thus ends the contest--at
Least for the present.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE Els.
l. DApl ,S

Were rec eved from the several Committees Of tie
House, but none OF them ofpubc importance.
Several Executive Communications were laid on
the table from the President and Heads Of Depart
ments. in relation various objects Of public mpor-
tancc,-somc of them giving further information
relation TO the Swaftwout dcialcation--the DepoSite
Banks. aud other impor1nt matters. All OF them
were ordered to be printed and LAID upon The table.
Mr.. POPE endeavored to obtain the consent Of
the House to bring for ard bill in regard to Pen
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17

ILLINOIS LEG1sLATURE.-On the l9.h ultlmo,
there was pitched battle in the Illinois Senate be
tween the Wings aud Loco Focos, upon question
rs the election Of Public Printer. The victory
OF the Wings WAS complete.
T2uisriYc Jou1nM.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-17
BRITISH CROPS AND CORN TRADE.

The following information, received by the last
arrivals, respecting the amount and quality of the
ate crops in Great Britain, will be read with interest
by all who concerned in bread-stuls in this coun-