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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12
JEFFERSON AND HARRISON.

1t appears from letter written by Mr.. JEFF
ferson, (see 4th vol, p. $685. that the sage of
Monticello was the author of the supgestion
that the surplus Revenue be appropriated to
purposes of emancipation. ''Old Tippeca-
noe" has received vast deal of abuse from
the especial admirers of Mr.. jefferson for
throwing out similar suggestion. Let them
put the saddle on the right horse. cold Red
Breeches" did not even propose to give the
with cold Tip."-He would not touch the
question in any shape or form, except at the
instance and request of those immediately and
deeply interested.
We ask the attention Of public men to the
letter OF MIR. Jefferson, in vol. p. 3SS of his
correspondence. We subjoin an extract
After giving his plan of emancipation, and
estimating its cost at 81 millions, he says:
'And from what fund are these expenses to
be furnished! Why not from that of the
lands which have been coded by the very
States now needing this relief? And ceded
In no consideration, for the most part, but of
that Of the general good of the whole. These
cessions already constitute one-fourth of the
States of the Union. 1t may be said that
these lands have been sold; are now the pro-
perty OF the citizens composing those States;
and the money long ago received and expend-
ed. But an equivalent of lands in the Terri
tories since acquired, may be appropriated to
that object, or so much at least, as may be suf-
ficient; and the object, although more impor-
tant to the slave States, is highly so to the
others also, if they were serious in their argu-
ments on the Missouri question. The slave
States, too, if more interested. would also
contribute more by their gratuitous liberation,
thus taking on themselves alone the first and
heaviest item of expense
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12
THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER AND
GEN. HARRISON.

The Woman has been diving into the files
OF the Richmond Enquirer, and has fshe4 up
from their muddy depths, some singular dec
uments.-lhe Enquirer's files, form an en-
haustless storebouse, in which all sorts Of
things are slowed away. Does one wish to
prove that General Harrisonis great man
let him look to the files of the Enauircr.-
Does he wish to prove that he is small man Z
let him look to the files of the Enquirer. Is
it necessary to show that General Jackson was
unfit to be the President of this Republic! look
to the files of the Enquirer. Do you wish to
prove that he was the best Presid ent whom
we have ever had, not excepting Washington
himselfl look to the files of the Enquirer. Do
you doubt that the Proclamation was Anti
States Right! look to the files of the Enquirer,
and you will be furnished with arguments to
prove that 1t was high toned federal docu-
ment.-Do you desire to show that the Proc
iamation was democratic look to the files Of
the Enquirer, and you will find that it was Of
the very essence ofState-rights. Dov wish
to show that the Sub-Treasury Bill is DANCE
rous and ineXpedient measured look otlie files
of the Enquirer, and you will find arguments
piled on arguments, mountain high, to show
its dangerous tendency and its inexpediency
Do you wish to prove that the same bill is lust
the very thing for the countryl look to the files
of the Enquirer, and you will find that the edi-
tor has deserted and condemned every great
man on his own side who dared to arree with
him in denouncing and condemninpit. In
word, it yen wish to find all sorts of arguments
on all sides of all sorts ofque5iions, Just look
to the files of the Enquirer, and YOU will be
furnished to your hearts content.
Pefg. IteLrgencer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12

A meeting was held at the last AbemarIe
Court to selecta candidate to be run with Mr..
Southall. which resulted in the choice of Col.
|. A. Coles. The Advocate says:
When the meeting had adjourned, Governor
Barbour (who is a freebooter in the county,
being seen in the crowd, was called upon so
loudly and repeatedly for speech, that refus-
al seemed impossible. Hethereiore spoke for
half an hour; evidently without generalization,
and Iii his most racy and felictous vein. The
immense expenditures of the last and present
administrations, amidst their loud professions
OF rigid economy-the innumerable unjust
removals and bad appointments Of public of
hcers-the entertainments and frauds, which
Mr.. Van Buren, had connived at and profited
by IN his undeTlings--and the vast i'm portance
OF continuing the Presidency to four years
were Gov. BIS. chief topics. Referring 10 the
alleged fact, that out of 81 receivers OF public
money, G3 had proved to be rogues or detaul-
tiers, lie said it was Impossible that their ST.
Perlors and their chief, who so long overlook
ed these misdeeds, could be altogether inno-
cent; and this he illustrated by IA story Of a
manin Orange, who had found three co,U-beLE,.
one after another. A shrewd neirhbor said
to him, ''when you found one, thought you
lucky fellow; when you found the second, it
looked a little suspicious; but since you've
found the third,-d-n me If you did not stea,
euery one! 20 So, said Gov. b., if one. or
few only, had flched the public money. it
might have been unavoidable: but since it
comes to SO out of 67,-depend upon it, Mei,
masters hare got some Of the plunder. Others
OF his illustrations were not less apt, and stri
king.
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CONGRESS-.

a serious personal alteration has occurred
between Mr.. Davis, of Massachusetts, and
Mr.. Buchanan, of Pennsylvania, in the Sen
nate OF the United States, in consequence of
alleged alterations made by Mr.. Buchanan in
his Speech on the Sub-Treasury bill, especi-
ally IN reference to his views as urged in IA
voIr OF reduction of the wages of labor.
Mr.. Davis had replied to that part of the
speech at the time-and the published speech
OF Mr. buchanan is so different from the ore
commented on by Mr.. Davis that he felt it to
be due to himself to call the attention of the
Senate to the subject. This called forth a
denial from MIR. Buchanan of the Justice of
the commentary of MIR. Davis, and charge
OF having misrepresented his speech. Mr..
Davis enquired ofhim if he meant to make a
personal imputation Mr.. p. replied that he
could take it as he pleased. Mr.. Davis then
appealed to every Senator who had heard Mr..
buchanan the truth of what he had said
and MIR. b. In an excited manner reiterated
the charge, and said that Mr.. Davis had been
guilty of d peculiarly infamous act. Mr..
Norvell here intertered. Mr.. Clay remarked
that he hoped there would be no intarposition.
The day had gone by for that. The Vice
President said that he should not interfere.
and cries of ''go on" Ego on were heard
from all parts of the chamber. Mr.. Davis
then proceeded to vindicate himself in
speech which was not concluded at the time
the report was closed, on Friday evening.
The Senate by strictly party vote has ex-
cluded the letter writers from seats as report
ers, and confined The privilege to the papers
of the city of Washington.
Senator Lumpkin, of Georgia, has moved
an adjournment of Congress. He seems to
think the members have been feeding long
enough on the public. Certainly they do not
earn their salt. They have done literally
nothing, so far this session.
Mr.. Davis, Of Kentucky, moved an amend
mens to the bill before the House Of Repre-
sentatives to continue the Commissioner of
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Burr'S Life end Times Of I'm. IT, Harrison

This work has just issued from the nublica-
ton Office OF L.. w. Ransom of this city. Il
Is one OF extraordinary merit, and is deserving
OF more comprehensive review than news
paper can afford. We have carefully neru,-
ed all the biographies of Gen. Harrison that
nave appeared, yet we rejoice in the publica-
ton OF Mr.. Burr's work. The biographers OF
the distinguished hero and patriot, Harrison.
must be allowed a large share Of praise foy
having so ably executed their works, but thew
have all labored in different manner. and
have produced memoirs of varied cbarac,er
Halls Lille is unquestonably good history.
but 1t was got up previously to the last Pres.
identlal contest. and is, of course, wanting in
some essential incidents. Hildreth's Life ia
condensed compilation from Hall, and is.
necessarily, as deficient as its original. The
one lately published by Marshall, Of PhiladeI-
phia, from the pen of an anonymous writer. il
also principally a compendium from Hall.
Dawson's, the most full and complete of anv.
was published many years ago, ard though an
excellent work, constitutes rather a history of
the North West than Of the Hero Of T'ippeca-
noe.
What we now want, or have ill now wan
TED, is full and impartial history Of the Life
of Harrison up to the present day. free from
the traInmels OF party prejudice, and present.
ing its illustrlous subject in true light. That
Mr.. Burr mas done this every body will ack-
noWledge who will read his book. PARTY
feelings are not appealed to by him, but he
has given plain, unvarnished narration Of
events III which General Harrison perform
ed so conspicuous part, without making him
the subject of adulation or eyincino a IeteT-
mlnation of flattering the passions ola party.
The Missouri Restriction, the ssWhite Slave
Affair."" and several other important points
are embraced in Mr.. Burr's work, which do
not appear in any Of the others. In his we
md letter from Harrison written at the tire.
fully explaining his course and vote upon the
penitentlory Bill. We likewise read full ac-
counts OF the respec and unbounded encomi-
ums passed upon Harrison, after his invasion
OF canada, seige Of Fort Meigs, &c. Every
thing is put down fairly and above.board, and
authorities are given, so that those who are
disposed to cavil may search for themselves.
and be satisfied that the accounts are correct.
MIR. Burr has evidently searched everv re-
cord that could afford any information Iela-
tive to the subject in hand, and he has not
the writings even of political oppo,
nents. The work is, consequently. the most
co mPrehensive, exact and impartial that has
y ct appeared on this subject, and will be re-
ferred to as authority on every question relst-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12
For THE SPECTATOR.
THE CHURCHVILLE MEETING.

MIR. Harper-l rejoice to see that the patri-
otto citizens of the Churchyille neighborhood
seem to regard themselves as slighted by the
Central Committee of Vigilance, because no
subcommittee has been appointed to speed
the good cause of Harrison and Reform in
their neighborhood. am not surprised that
their patriotic bosoms should swell with i'm.
dignation at being apparently excluded from
an active participationin the glorious work Of
exercising the little Magician, and elevating
the old Hero of Tippecanoe, and Farmer OF
North Bend, to the Presidency! But as an
humble member Of the Central Committee,
would respectfully suggest, that they have
placed wrong construction on the omission
of the committee. The very appointment OF
committee implies that there is some work
to be done. Now, as it is well known that if
you were to rake the whole Churchville neigh
borhood with fine tooth comb, you could not
catch man willing to support Van Buren,
with his sub-treasury and roguish collectors,
and eXtravagant expenditure of ONE HUNDRED
MILLIONS OF PUBLIC MONEY in the three years
that he has been in ofiice-and his STAND.
| ING ARMY of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
MEN Where was the necessity of appointing
committee for that neighborhood They
would have nothing to do! Their Office
would be u sinecure! The Central Commit
tee are opposed to all sinecures. They ex
pect their committee men to work like men
Thus you see the failure to appoint commit
tee for Churchville, implies the highest pos
sible compliment to that neighborhood!
HARD CIDER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12
TIE meeting of the People of augusta.

The fourth Monday in this month (Ist day
of March CourD is destined to be memora-
BILE day in the history of s.Old Augusta.''-
On that day it is expected that the largest
meeting of the people will take place which
has ev5r been held in the county. The yeo-
many of the country have been aroused by
the arrangement of the finances Of the coun-
try, and by the pressure of pecuniary distress
which reaches the freside of every farmer in
the country. They have begun to enquire
into the causes Of it, and they have been told
that it has been produced by the mal-admin-
Istration OF the government. On the 18th
Monday, that subject, (amongst many others
Of deep intere5t,) is to be discussed, and the
people are coming to sit in judgment. The
course of the government is to be reviewed,
and its policy scrutinized, and the sovereigns
OF the iand-the people, are to acquit or con-
denim. On such an occasion it is hoped that
every voter will be prescnt.-I.ot every man
who values the best interests of his country
and who wishes to obtain correct information
TO enable him to discharge the responsible du-
ties OF citizen Of this great republic, come
forward, and hear the subjects explained and
examined. From the complicated character
of the different financial systems, it is not
possible for large portion to obtain correct
information on the subject i'll any other man.
ncr.
IT ~ uoSiiSu t!,C dll pdItIBS SHOULD attend.
as il is the wish Of large number of citizens
that the views of the friends as well as Of the
opponents of the Administration, should be
fully heard and considered. II is hoped that
Gen. BIiscoe G. Baldwin, the Wing elector.
and Mr.. William Taylor, the Administration
elector, will both be present and address the
people in behalf Of the great parties which
they respectively represent. y respectful in
vitation will be given to Mr.. Taylor to attend,
and it is supposed that he will not decline it.
The discussions will be conducted in spir-
il of caBdor and courtesy, and from the high
character of both gentlemen for integrity and
ability, the debate cannot fail to be highly in
teresting and instructive.
Citizens of Augusta remember the 4th
Monday in March Let no business prevent
your attendance at the Meeting on that day
Your duty TO your country requires that you
should avail yourself Of so favorable an oppor-
tunity ofacquiring correct information on sub
ects which so deeply affect the welfare of
he public, and upon which you will soon be
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12

OLD AuGUsTA.-We see our friends in diff.
ferent quarters Dragging of changes to the side
OF the lncorruPtble old patriot, Gen. HARRl-
SON. Lest our silence may be msconstrued,
we Will just remark that we have similar de-
nonstrations here-but of course they cannot
be numerous, as the Administration party is
acknowledgedly small in Augusta. As evil
dence of this, it was officially stated in the
proceedings of their meeting, held in January,
that "1arge portion" of the party were in at
tendance.-The number present, we were
then informed, was forty.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12
GENERAL MEETING OF THE PEG
PIE OF AUGUSTA,
On the Fourth Monday in March insian

On the Fourth Monday in March instant.
1TThe following resolutions, adopted al
the late meeting of the Committee of Vigil
lance for Augusta, will, we doubt not, re-
ceive hearty response from the people of
the county and that the fourth Monday in
this month will be signalized by patriotic
out-burst of feeling. worthy of Old Augusta,
and worthy of the crisis. Should the day
be fine, we predict that it will be one of the
largest political meetings ever held in the
county.
L. Resolred, That in the opinion of this
Committee, the nomination Of William III.
Harrison, and John Tyler, for the Presidency
and Vice Presidency, ought to receive the APP
probation and support the people of the u. s..
because their sound judgment, republican
principles, distinguished public services, tried
patriotism, and uniform obedience to the con-
stitution and the laws, afford a sure guaran-
tee, that under their auspices the government
would be administered on the true principles
of the Constitution, and with an eye single
to the welfare and glory of the country.
2. Resolced, That for the purpose of OBJ
tanning full expression of the sentiments of
the whole people of the county, in relation
to those nominations, and also in regard to
ministration; it is expedient to hold gene
raj meeting of the citizens of the county, of
all political parties, at the Court House, on
the 4th Monday in March next, to discuss
and consider the same.
8. Resolved, That General Briscoe G.
Baldwin, the late delegate from this district
to the Harrisburg Convention, be, and he is
hereby requested, to make an address to the
meeting of the people, contemplated by the
foregoing resolution, explaining the reasons
their selections of candidates for the Presi-
dency and Vice Presidency.
Resolved, That the County Court of Au-
gusta, be respectfully requested to assemble
at II o'clock on the 9TH Monday in March
next, in time to impannel the grand-jury and
adjourn, so as to allow the meeting of the
people to be held in the Court House pune
tually at IL O'Clock on that day.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12

North Eastern Fron!ier.-IIer Maiosty's
ship the Vestal, has arrived at Halifax, bring
ing intelligence that other ships of war are
expected, with troops and ammunition for the
use of the Provinces. The New Brunswick
Courier states that orders have been counter
manded for the sailing of the 20th Regiment
of Fusileers to India, and the Courier also
states:
eve are further informed, on good author
lty, that the erection of barracks at Wood
stock, In this Province, for the accommodation
of large military force, has been determined
upon, and the work is to commence immedi-
ately."
On these events the Boston Atlas says:
sit is notorious fact the whole British
side of the line is being fast put in state of
warlike preparation. Two forts have beenre-
Gently erected, commanding the st. Lawrence,
the st. Johns, the st. Francis, and the militia
~ road OF the state Of Maine. These forts
are now garrisoned with three hundred and
MY men, instead of twenty-five, as stated by
Sir John Harvey. Our own side utterly de-
fenceless-our defences worse than useless.
What, then, is our Government doinga Isis
any nearer to a settlement of the veXed qucs-
ton OF the boundary than it has been What
can be expected to be gained by farther DELAY!
BY us certainly nothing. 1t is high time that
something definite was done by our Govern
ment, either towards the adjustment of their
boundary question, or, at least, towards put
ting our frontier in state of defence The
PASSPORT Sentinel remarks with some truth /:
"Aiter treating the claims of Maine with so
much neglect, it is due from the General Gov
eminent to place her in an immediate state of
IN hat n 4
she may not be wholly unprepared to defend
what territory she has left"
The remark will apply to the whole extent
of our frontier
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12

The committee on the part of tho Philadel-
Phia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad
Company have returned to Baltimore from
Washington, without having made any con-
tract for carrying the mail. The committee
acceded to the written proposition made by
Mr. Kendall, but then he proposed 70 modify
it, so as TO allow him to change the hours for
the departure of the mails at his PLEASURE
This the committee also agreed to, with the
condition that the right was reserved to the
Company to throw up the contract, if the
hours of departure were fixed preiudicial to
the interest Of the company. MIR. Kendall
would not consent to this, and the negotiation
was broken off.-FrederichSburg Her.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12

called to pronounce judgment at the polls.
Come forth then, one and all Let every village
and neighborhood pour out its population un-
til the Courthouse and the Court green shall
overflow with the farmers and mechanics of
the country Let the various topics then be
calmly considered, and then let Old Augusta
speak her sentiments in tone worthy Of her
high character, and which will be heard and
respected throughout the land
A CITIZEN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12

The Wings of Greenbrier have held spi-
r'sed meeting in which they respond heartily
to the nomination of Gen. Harrison. The
Lewisburg Enquirer, Ga Van Buren, paper
says Of the proceedings, "tley bespeak tone
and temper worthy Of better cause" This
Is like the remark we have seen some where,
OF poor unfortunately on made very
good Speech, Judge, but confess 1 did not
like the subject
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12

a large Harrison meeting was held in Rock
bridge at the March Court, the 2nd inst
The number In attendance is estimated at
five hundred. Gen. Baldwin, the DELEGATE
from this district to the Harrisburg Conyeu-
ton, addressed the meeting in most DOW
erful speech, as also did S. Md. Moore.
esq We have no doubt that our daughter
KockbrIdge, will give good account of her
self in the coming contest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12

~ While the Emancipator, the leading
organ of the Abolitionists, is denouncing Gen.
Harrison for his Southern feelings on the sub
ject of slavery, the Administration papers in
the South, with scarcely an exception, are de-
nouncing him, without rhyme or reason, as an
Abolitionist. This is game of ''two pluck
ONE which the generous sons Of the South
must revolt at.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12
THURSDAY, MARCH II, 1910.

~ We have the pleasure to acknowledge
the receipt of Mr.. Benton's Salt Documents.
from our representative in Congress, Mr..
CRAIG-also the speech of Mr.. Davis, of
Massachusetts, on the Sub-Treasury bill.
We have also to acknowledge the receipt
of several Legislative documents from Col.
M'CUE and MIR. CHAMBERS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12

James McAchran, one Of Gen. Harrison's
old soldiers, aged II, is about to establish a
paper at Greencastle, Indiana, called "I'he
Tippecanoe," to defend, as he says, shis old
General who freed the soil now occupied bv
himself and his children, from the grasp of
Americas enemies.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-12
FOR PRESIDENT.
Gen. VIM. Henry Harrison,
OF OHIO.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
John Tyler,
OF VIRGINIA..

In all ages, and in all countries, it has been
observed, that the cultvators of the soil are
those who are least willing to part with their
rights, and submit themselves to the will of a
master.-WM. III. HARRIsoN.
'sTHE People OF THE UNITED STATES
May they ever remember that to preserve
their liberties, they must do their own voting
and their own fighting.-W. III. HARRISON.
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The Richmond Enquirer says its .'friends
In washington arein the best spirit" That's
comfortable they ought not to take the DO
puiar demonstrations Ton h0rd.
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lTTuE BROAD BANNER OF HARRISON, LIB
ERry AND THE CONSTITUTION Is NOW FLUNG
TO THE BREEZE, INSCRIBED WITH THE INsPIR-
ING WORDS OF THE ELOQUENT BARBoUR-"ONE
PRESIDENTIAL TERM-THE INTEGRITY OF THE
PUBLIC sERvANTs-rHE SAFETY OF THE PUB
Lie MoNEy-AND THE GENERAL GOOD OF THE
PEOPLE,"