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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-24

liar Nth Great Brifain.--It has been
thought BY some Of the first men in our country
that the design Of the present administration
has been 10 get up "ror panic, "-io draw OF
the minds Of the people from their present en-
bauassmenis, and 10 stop the tide Of public
feeling which is showing itself so strongly in
favor Of Harrison. There is no doub, much
in this. The Hos. JoHN NJ. Boris Of Virginia
in recent letter 10 his constituents in alluding
TO The prospects Of such war says,
mir Van Buren, is better suited for the
drawing room. where he has always shown
himself an accomplished gentleman, Than for
the tented field and badly as he may con.
tTas, with his more early predecessors Il
say nothing OF the one OF illus,rious memory
for his capacity to govern in time Of peace,
YET is there less in him 10 complain OF now
than there would be in time Of war
1.-THE nations flag is 10 be assaled. le, us,
for Gods sake, have man AT the head oil
the Government who CON heal our dssen.
sions at home-unitc the strength of the
country agains, common foe. and prosecute
The war with vigor and success. Such q
man we may find in the successful soldier
who is accustomed TO all the elements oil
waT-has done his share of service in the
hour Of need, and whose time has been divi,
ded between the camp, the cabinet. and the
councils oil the nation---as General, Gov.
ernor and a Senalor-who never exercised
doubtful power, and NEVER LOST A BAT.
TIE"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-24

CANAL NAVIGATION The water was
let into the Canals several DAYS since, with a
view to try the banks before opening them for
Navigation. We have not heard Of any
beaches. The Navigation commences to-day.
The quantity Of merchandise Cor Canal ship
ment Is less than on former sessons---T lbany
Evening Journal Of Monday April 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-24
A GLORIOUS MINORITY.

The following is given on the authority oil
Edward Curtis, Esq NJ. c., who stated. in n
speech n, meeting Of the wings OF the 81
Ward. that he received his information from
one who was hipself almost a aexi.door
Heighbor oil the old General, and roier in
the same county.
STATE Of Political Parties al North Bead
In the county in which Gen. Harrison re-
sides, there are 2S5 voters. aud short time
since n Tippecanoe Club was organized
there. At the first meeting 200 voters
pleged their names. and thirty others signed
afterwards. having been necessarily delain.
ed from attending on the first evening; thus
leaving but FIVE Van Bureniirs 10 $50
Ways! This ilustrious and formidable
minority is composed OF the following high,
ly respectable individuals. viz Que 20 simas.
ter. one Judge, two commissioners OF g0rern.
nent rorks. and ONE LoAfERllill o.
these the judge and the two commissioners
ate avowedly Harrison men in principle.
and will no .doub, vote for him when the
time comes. but they dare no, openly join the
club. The Pos, Master is very silent and
quiet. but strong hopes are entertained Of his
conversion before next fall The only hope
less and incorrigible case ofihe whole Eve is
the ioafer
viii Columbia county give for Lille
Martin next fall a more glorious and ffiaph
ani minority than his! say "wW she p
Tammany's deserted walls despondinely
echo '',riu she ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-24

BROOKLYN, N. Y. The Wings in Brook.
Ign have accomplished wonders. Lasiyrar
their majority was only about 40, and this
year ], is nearly 200. The American has
the following
Brooklyn Trirmph!i The election for
charter officers has resulted in the TRIUMPH
OF THE VINO TICKET IN 6 OUT OF THE Q
WARDS! We have IL ont Of lS Aldermen.
and have elected the Whig Mayor by ONE
HUNDRED AND EIGHTY.SEyEN
MAJORlTYll being treble The majority
Of last gear. So confident was the Locofoco
candidate. that he had his house prepared
for a grand celebration. in honor OF his cleo
ton The Wings appointed committee 10
help him nail dopa has earpsis agaia
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1910.
GENERAL MEETING OF THE PEG
PILE OF AUGUSTA,
On Tie Fburth Monalau in March Instant,

On Tie F5nrM Monday an Marcel instant.
JTIhe following resolutions, adopted at
the late meeting of the Committee of Viqi-
lance for Augusta, will, we doubt not, re-
ce've 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. ReSoiced, 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 ofthe people of the u. S.
because their sound Judgment, republican
principles, distinguished public services, tried
patriotism, and uniform obedience to the con-
shtutIon and the laws, afford sure guaran-
tee, that under their auspices the government
would be administered on the true principles
OF ine Constitution, and with an eye single
10 the welfare and glory of the country
2. ResOlced, That for the purpose of oh.
tanning a full expression of the sentiments Of
the whole people of the county, in relation
to those nominations, and also in regard to
the prominent measures of the present Ad-
minlstration; 1t is eXpedient to hold a gene
raj meeting of the citizens of the county, of
all political parties, at the Court House, on
the 9TH Monday in March next, to discuss
and consider the same.
3. Resofced, That General Briscoe G..
Baldwin, the late delegate from this district
to the Harrisburg Convention, be, and he is
hereDy requested, to make an address to the
meeting OF the people, contemplated by the
foregoing resolution, explaining the reasons
which influenced the Convention in making
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 III O'Clock on the 18th Monday i'm March
next, in time to impannel the grand-ury and
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, 1840-03-05
stanntnm sprrtatnr esrurraa mnnrrtssrr.

what seemed to me to be its leading features,
and declared my conviction that on all the
great questions of respect for the rights of the
Standardization of executive patronage
economy in the public expense-the indepen-
dence OF the Legislative department--acgui-
escence in the decisions of the majority
and sacred regard to the rights of election,
-(the memorable land marks of republican,
ism laid down by Mr.. jefferson, )-it had
widely departed from every principle held
and acknowledged by true republicans. 1t is,
moreover, well known that, at the last session
of Congress, opposed, to the best of my a.
bility, another favorite measure of the admin
stration,-commonly called the Graduation
Bill, for virtually giving away to certain IA
vored states, that s'common fund" of the
Public Lands, derived in great part from the
munificence of Virginia, and in the benefit OF
which she expressly reserved her equal right
to participate. How idle then, the sugges-
ton recently invented, that either myself, or
the Conservatives in general, whose opinions
and destiny it is alike my pride to share, have
differed from the administration on but single
question. To be continued.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
For THE SPECTATOR.
GRANNY HARRISON.

Let the Wings and people of these United
States glory in the appelation Of Granny
given by his fonl-mouthed enemies to the
worthy old veteran and hero of Tippecanoe,
Fort Meigs, and the Thames !! In my hum
BILE opinion, he is the only 'sgranny'' that
can deliver our free institutions from the
hands of the Spoilsmen. Recollect how beau
tlfully he delivered Mrs. General Proctor of
600 red and white children at the Thames {!
Harrison, then, is the man for us. He learnt
the business Under s'Granny WAYNE, and
the way he will deliver the Country of the
Vanites, in lS4l, will be the right way-de-
pend upon it. AUGUSTA Vino.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
MIR. RIVES' LETTER.
CASTLE HILL, FEE. IS, 18It

CASTLE HILL, FEE. Is, 1910.
My DEAR SIR:
You enquire of me what are nv views on
the subject of the pending Presidential cleo
ton, and what course, think, oupbt 70 he
pursued In 1T by those Of us i'm general of the
republican party, who have been opposed to
the leading measures OF the present admins
tration.
While my name was recently before the
Legislature, by the act OF friends, as a candi-
date for reelection, to the Senate of the Uni.
ted States, l declined to answer TO v,rions
communications from members of that bodv
to give any pledge of support to either Of the
Presidential candidates, as the condition Of
my election. l did so, because, while il &c
clear that under the Constitution. q Senator
OF the United States can, in no possible con-
tiugency, be called on, as such, to pi sc any
vote, or perform other act in the election nj
President, believed that the practice Of 70.
curing OF those who might be brought for.
ward for the Office of Senator, pledoes 10 sun.
port this or that man for the Presidency. how.
ever 1T may be otherwise viewed by many
honorable and patriotic men, is a practice f..
tally calculated to destroy the independence
Of the Legislative Department, and to pros
trate it at the feet of the Executive mower
whose 1nordinate growth, and overshadowino
influence already threaten the very existence
Of our free Institutions. in regard to all tbos,
questions of public policy and Legislation
which were likely 10 come before the Senate
of the United States for its appropriate anc
legitimate action, my opinions were full,
known, or if they were not so, / was eve
ready to declare and explain them to the bes
OF my ability, in answer to any enquire.
which might be addressed TO ne. | had more
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
GTThe Harrison State Convention WI

UFThe Harrison State Convention which
met at Columbus, Ohio, on the 22nd of Feb
ruaFy, for the purpose of forming an Electoral
Ticket, and nominating candidate for Go
vernon, was, from all accounts, one Of the
most numerous and enthusiastic GATHERINGS
OF the people ever held on similar occa.
sion In this country. The number of dele
gates in attendance is variously estimated at
from twelve to twenty thousand. We re-
greet that the press on our columns will not
permit us to give the details of the animatino
scene which have reached us. The deleoates
poured in from all quarters of the State, for
days before the meeting, with banners stream
ing, some in canoes planted on wheels,
square rugged briggs, log cabins, and even a
miniature of old Fort Meigs. Nothing could
exceed the joyous spirit manifested on the
occasion, and all was confidence in the sio-
nal triumph of the great and glorious cause
In Ohio. An electoral ticket was formed,
and THOMAS CoRwIN, at present member
OF Congress, received the nomination for
Governor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
CLAY DINNER.

The Compiler of Wednesday, says. The
Clay dinner yesterday was one of the greatest
if not the greatest public assemblageg of the
kind which ever took place in the Union. Up.
wards of 1000 gentlemen were present. MIR.
Clay made speech which was creditable 10
his fame as a public speaker. Mr.. Wise also
made spirit-stirring address 10 the company.
Other addresses were made by Mr.. Tyler, and
by Messrs. Bolts, Leigh, Macfarland, WIND
ham Robertson, Lyons, Patton, and w. y.
Archer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

TERROR IN THE CAmP.-Our own informal
ton from Washington agrees inseveral parti-
culars with the following, from the New
York Commercial Advertiser 1--WE have
private advices from Washington of the most
gratifying import for the true friends of the
country. The popular indications in favor Of
Gen Harrison have struck the cohorts of the
administration with paralysis-added to
which are the walls of distress raised from ev.
cry portion of the Union. and the recent Of
some eight or ten thousand letters POURING in
upon the members daily, utsering the same
complaint, cursing the administration, and
demanding reform. These things the adj
mlnlstration cannot stand. There are indeed
indications almost of breaking IN. The
Sub-Treasury bill is dead. 1t may indeed
be revived for the sake ofappearances. in the
House; but no hopes of its passage are longer
entertained by the few friends it has left.
Farther still, the expediency of dropping Mr..
Van Buren,, and endeavoring to rallv upon
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

some more promising candidate, is privately
discussed, even among the scared legions.
Mr.. Buchanan, seeing that Pennsylvania is
lost, begins to draw of, and slyly and sarcas-
in his hard-money schemes. Three weeks a.
go, Buchanan was supporting Benton's vi
sionary notions. Now hcspeaks of him as u
monomaniac upon that subject. The Presi-
dent is about the only man at the capital who
dreams of reelection
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

Il &gn.-The last Winchester Republican
says The other evening we heard the names
OF sfc'een citizens of Winchester mentioned.
who had recently declared their determine
ton to vote for Harrison and Tyler, and who
had heretofoe supported the present Admin
istratlon. We have also cheering news from
the country. Our intelligence justifes the
assertion that, IT the changes from Van Blu
rem to Harrison in the other counties of the
State bear any thing like proportion to those
In this county, we Shall carry the State by q.
triumphant majority.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
NEw York STATE LuSArrc Asy1um.

Inc State Lunatic Asylum, now building
at Utica, is to cost about 5000, 900. The
main building is $50 feet in length; the CEN
tire part is 46 feet in width, and the wings 40
feet. 1t is designed for the accommodation
OF $40 patients. There are said to be over
700 pauPer iunatlcs in the State, many of
whom are confined in jails and poor-houses,
wholly deprived of the use or enjoyment q
those means which an enlarged and liberal
philanthropy, aided by the discoveries of sci
ence and the lightof experience, has provided
Tor the cure of mental diseases,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

1--we yield to the urgent appeal of
democrat" and insert his two communica-
tons in this paper. With all becoming res
pect, however, to the other parties concerned,
we insist upon it that the controversy must
here stop-if, indeed, it be not the conclusion
OF their own good sense on the subject, and
which we trust will be the case.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

az We have the painful duty of announ-
cling the death of VIM. d. HoDGEs, the Dele
gate from Nansemond county, whose name
heads the Wing Electoral Ticket. He was
In his place, in the House and in the Con-
ventlon, on Monday, in usual health; was
taken suddenly Ill, and died on Wednesday
morning.
Mr.. HoDcEs was young man of fine f..
Tents, polished manners, and most admirable
traits Of character.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
ErtractGfa letter, dated. Salem, Indiana,
Feb IA 1910

1.-THE citizens of Indiana are determined to
give Gen. HARRISON a larger majority than he
received in 1886. The whole West are uni
ted in his support with an enthusiasm that e.
clipses the career of Andrew Jackson during
the most palmy days of his glory. lift the East
will do as valiantly as the West in the cause of
their country, General HARRISON will be next
President, and the reign of the spoils-men
be brought to a close.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

The Van Buren, Convention adjourned IN
Saturday night the 22nd of February. after
session OF near six days. An electoral ticket
was formed, central committee, and COM
mittees ofvigilance for the counties and bo-
roughs appointed, and an address adopted, of
which ten thousand copies, in pamphlet form,
were ordered to be printed. 1t was also de-
termined to establisha cheap weekly newspa-
per- and funds were subscribed by the mem
bers for the purpose.
The following is the Electoral ticket:
l. Arthur Smith of /. CT Wight;
2. John Cargill of Sussex;
s. James Jones of Nottoway;
4. VIM. r. Baskerville of Mecklenburp:
5. Charles Gancey of Buckingham
=. Richard Logan of Halifax;
7. Archibald Stuart of Patrick;
9. William Jones of Gloucester;
.. Austin Brockenbrough of Essex;
10. John Gibson Of Prince William;
II. J. ID. Haiyburton of New Kent;
II. Ihos. j. Randolph of AlbemarIe;
10. waller Holiday Of Spottsylvania;
IA. Inman Homer of Fauquier;
IS. Hierome l.. Opie of Jefferson;
TO- VIM. A. Harris of Page;
II. Jacob ID. Williamson of Rockingham:
lS. VIM. Taylor of Rockbridge;
10. Aug. A. Chapman of Monroe;
20. James Hoge of Montgomery
81. VIM. Byers of Washington;
%. Benjamin Brown Of Cabell;
%. John Hindman OF Brooke.
a dinner was given to the special delegates
on the following Monday at Terpsichore,
which was numerously attended-thoueh the
Enquirer admits that twas inferior, in num-
bers at least, to the Clay Dinner.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
HARRISON VICTORIES.

1t was but a short time since we announced
the election of Mr.. IRWIN, as mayor of Pitts
burg, by majority Of nearly screen hundred,
over his Van Buren, opponent. Wenow have
the pleasure to announce some victories in the
Empire State.
On the 18th inst, at the town meeting in
CdtskiN, for the election of town officers, the
Harrison ticket succeeded by majority of los
being the largest majority ever given in that
town.
On the 5th inst, a town meeting was held
in Athens, and the Harrison supervisor was e.
lected by majority of9S-being gain ofiO
since last spring-the balance of the Harri-
son ticket for town officers succeeded by a
majority of GO.
At the town meeting at Corsackie, the Har-
rison candidates for Assessors, Justices, &C.,
Were elected.
The Ball is rolling rapidly on, and it is not
In the power of MAN to stop it.-Cin. Rep.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
THE EXPLORING EXPEDITION

Letters have been received in this city and
elsewhere from the Exploring Expedition,
bearing date at Tahiti, on the 9TH and 9Th of
october. ut the date Of these letters ,he
squadron was about sailing on a crnise of a
few weeks, after which another pual was 70
be made toward the South Pole.-N. INT
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
FOR PRESIDENT.
Gen. VIM. Henry Harrison,
OF OHIO.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
OF VIRGINIA..
OF VIRGINIA

In all ages, and in all countries, it has been
observed, that the cultivators 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.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

J}SWm. Tompkins, Esq. has disposed Of
his interest in the Charlottesville Advocate
to his late partner, Mr.. Robert G.. Noel, who
has engaged the services of Lucian Minor.
Esq. as editor. Weregret to part with Mr..
f'onpkins.-He was an able and efficient ed =
itor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

O-We regret the necessity we have been
under of publishing so small a portion of Mf.
kives's able and interesting letter in this pa
per, owing to the press Of advertisements on
our columns. We shall conclude it as soon
as possible.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

James M. Mason, Esq. has been elected
President of the branch of the Farmers Bank
at Winchester, in the place of Joseph Sher-
rard, Esq. elected Cashier.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

hJTuE BROAD BANNER OF HARaIsoN, 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 MoNRy-AND THE GENERAL GOOD OF THE
PEOPLE,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05
FIRST HARRlsoN GUN IN ALABAMA.

FIRST HARRISON GUN IN ALABAMA.
There was an election held on the I'd inst
in Mobile County (Ala.) for representative
in the Legislature, in place of DIR. Perry
Walker, resigned, which resulted in the cleo
ton of the Hon. John Gayle, (Harrison,) by
majority of about 500 votes ovet his oppo-
nent, MIR. McAlpin, IVAN Buren.) 1t seems
that it was Waterloo defeat, and entirely I'M
expected by the locofocos but the Mobile
Chronicle easily accounts for it: it says =
'FThe truth is, the wave of popular opinion is
rolling back, and correct principle, under the
banner of Gen. Harrison, is destined to tri-
nmph in Alabama
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

The venerable JAMES MAURy, late u. S.
Consul at Liverpool, died in New York. ON
the 23d ult., aged 95 years.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-05

Delegates to the Young Mems National
Convention, proposed TO be held in Baltimore
on the first Monday in May, have been ap-
pointed by the Wings Of Kentucky.