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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
Speaker Of The nc.rt House Of Delegates.
FOR TIE SPECTATOR.


Mr.. IIarpcr-i have repeatedly heard the
question asked, 'whO is to be the Speaker of
the House of Delegates at the approaching
sessi on of the Lcgislature!' and several dis
tinguishcd gentlemen have been mentioned
as qualified to discharge the duties of that i'm
portant station. Amongst those spoken of is
Gen. CHARLES p. DoRMAN, of Rockbridge
county, whose appointment would doubtless
be highly gratifying to the people Of Western
Virginia and lie is known to enjoy an ex
tensive popularity amongst our brethren of
the lowercountry. His services as member
OF the House for many years, and the reputa-
ton he has acquired throughout the State.
render it proper that his merits should be du.
ly regarded in connection with this subject
The station requires not only probity, infor-
NATION and talents, which must be conceded
to Gen. Dorman by all who have the pleasure
OF his acquaintance, but other qualifications,
some of which arc relatively of great irppor-
tancr. The incumbent ought to have the
gcntlemanly department, mild and concilia-
ting manners, promptness and energy of de-
cislon, knowledge Of human character, and
soundness of Judgment, which would COM
mand the good will, confidence and respect
of those over whom it is his province TO
preside, and in a considerable degree to re-
strain and control. Those qualities cannot be
denied to Gen. Dorman and if | am not
greatly deceived by the Partially of friend
ship, he will, if honored by the choice of tho
House, discharge the duties Of the office with
a spirit and ability such as distinguished tho
late Speaker, our present worthy Chief Ma
gistrate. A WESTERN CITIZEN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

Col. Johnson's old district in Eenfueky.-
Inc wee President has been ,raversing Ohio.
Michigan and Indiana, during the late Presi-
Dental campaign, exhibiting himself in the
olsGouf'eous attitude OF claiming more credit
for his conduct at the Thames than b;s,o1y
warrants, and attempting to lessen the claims
OF MS Commander-in-C Chief In all these
states, ms conduct has rather added 10 the
wing vote, whilst in the meantime his own
neglected Congressional District in Ken
lucky, where MIR. Van Bnren obtained a ma
!orlty OF moro than 1900 in 1886, has given
him the slip, and shows majority for Harri-
son of PSI.
In Scott, his own county, Mr.. Van Buren,
only received majority Of IS. In Other
days, this county has been good for 4 to 500
majority for Col. johnson, and indeed he might
Wen exclalm as did John Randolph-"No man
ever had such constituents. Nor had onv
people ever such a epreseniativc.-Cincin-
natl Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
INTERESTING FROM FLORIDA.

The annexed letter was addressed to the
Editor OF the Army and Navy Chronicle, but
not being able 10 give il immediate publicity
through his own paper, has politely transfer
red it to us.-N. Int
TAMPA, NOVEMBER 3, 1910.
have pleasure in announcing the arrival
last night OF the Western Deputation of Sc
minoie Indians under the charge of Captain
jouN PAGE. Of the United States Army. 1t
consists of the two principal Chiefs, iIoLA-
ToocHEE and NoLoSE OHoLA, twelve other
Indians, and two interpreters.
The party is In fine spirits and sanguine of
success III their mediatorial mission. They
are happy and contcnted in their western
homes their corn-feids have been highly
productive their quiet undisturbed; and
'ney carry the appearance of fine health and
cheerini minds. Their arguments and per-
suasions musthave weight with our Indians.
with many OF whom they are connected by
Ties OF consangunity, and to all of whom
they are known. They have fought side by
side by many of them in the same cause, and
have now come to show and convince them
that they can make a happy exchange from
the privatlons, harrassments, land sufferinps of
war from which they can have no other
hope OF relief. for fertile country which, as
they say. produces them more corn i'm one
year than they can consume in two, and the
quiet, the comforts, and al! the BLESSINGS of 4
lasting peace.
The parting of the deputation from their
people. their kindred, and friends, was an in
teresilng as well as an affecting scene. Uo-
la-toochee and the other chief made PARTING
addresses, in which they gave them confident
assurances OF being soon reunited with their
Florida friends, and promised their most sire
nuous eXert,ons to accomplish an object so
desirable to all. The chief, ALLIGATOR for
merry one OF the most uncomprouIisiuu as
well as brave and successful among the emf
grated Seminole warriors, then took the stand
IN behalf Of the People, with whom he re.
inains,) and IN an animated strain coniured
the members Of the deputation to ueo,ect mn
effort with their suffering brethreH--bade
them say that their friends, relatives, and all
their people sent their eager and earnest wish
es, and lmp!ored them by all the motives
which could influence them as brethren Of
one family, by the advantages of strength.
efficiency, and responsibility which would
result from their reunion, to listen to wise
counseis and earnest and sincere cntreaties.
captain Page represents the scene to have
been deeply affecting. There was no actino
there. A feeling Of deep and pervadin@ in,
terest, strongly and unequivocally manifest
ed, gave the fullest evidence of the sincerity
OF professions, urged with all the zeal and
icrvor of native eloquence
Inc party has been one month and two
days on their way, and reached here in the
snip Harbinger from N. Orleans; the hn-bin-
GER we hope, Of better days for our afflicted
Territory. '''>'''
Cen hrmis:ead, Capt Page, and the Dep
uIat'on march ismorning 10 Fore King, 100
m,iies') where 1iger-tail and other hostile
chiefs are to meet in council.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

''.7s you Uerc. The Administration par
ty hoped to gain over a majority in the Lc-
glslature by instructing the members from
those counties in which they might happen to
reverse the decision of the people in the
Spring, at the Presidential election. Well.
let us sec how il will work They have Ia
ken from us Buckingham, Prince Edward,
Petersburg, Caroline, Hanover, Powhatan
Wythe, Spottsylvania and Charlotte, IO;-
and they have lost Frederick, Fairfax, Acco-
mac, Dinwiddie, Mason and Jackson, Cabell.
Southampton, Montgomery and Merccr-lo.
In the Senate, we have lost the majority in
two districts, Botetourt and Louisiana
have gained in two, the Kanawha and Pitt
sylvania. So that, in this respect, parties
stand precisely as they did before.
Of the Congressional districts, the Wings
have lost one-the Buckingham-and gained
four-the Norfolk, Jefferson, Augusta and
kanawha.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

LITERARY FACTORY GiRLs.-A Magazine
published in Lowell, (A1ass.) is sustained
exclusively By the contributions Of the girls
employed in its different factories. Can any
Manufacturing Town in Europe offer para.
Iel instance What is to be expected Of the
Bay State fifty years hence if lis daughters
t'ns engaged IN the labors OF the warp and
woof' weave also the fancifnl tissues of liter
a,ure We have heard occasionally of po-
'ucai sAoemakers IN Europe and in this coun-
Try OF learned BlacksFuiths, but these were soli-
tary stars in the armament Of science--it TO-
manned for the United States TO EXHIBIT con-
steiIation, not Of literary ladies', fos,ered in
drawing rooms and nurscd in luxury. but of
~orkwomeD, combining the fabrics Of art
with the products Of fancy and intellect
CHARtgsToH PAzR1oT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

The Chicago American states that the rol.
lowing disgraceful occurrence took place in
that city on the day ofihe Presidential Flee.
''oh' Inc Judge referred to has seat on the
oench oil the Supreme Court of Illinois:
on the afternoon Of Monday, tho election
Gay, d lew persons We're imprisoned bv the
SHGrli' III Tic jan! OF this City. for breaches
OF the peace. Judge Smith placed bimself
at the head of Il mob, wen, up to the JaiI
and demanded OF the Sheriff, that the prison.
ers should he released; that he would have
them out, or tear down the Jail. He entup
within few feet of the door of the Jail, and
said, that nc be damned if he would not h. ya
inc prisoners out. The Sheriff and some Of
u. .ie Git,zehs resisted his attempts and after
the Judge had flourished his pistols. and +,
resort to some FORCE was had, the JudYe see
ing That he could not compass his PEACEFUL.
object, went away with his mob.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
THE CONSPIRACY.

The Philadelphia Pennsylvania of Thurs.
day says:
This case, involving charge for conspira.
cy against Messrs. Willis Fl. BIapey. Geo
Gideon and Henry Gideon, in the matter re.
lating to the letter from Mr.. LETTERS, of Balti.
more, to MIR. Riston, of this city, was yester.
day decided by Alderman Binns, in holdino
Mr. Blaney to bail in the sum Of $500, and
Mr.. George and Henry Gideon each in the
sum OF $500, to answer at the Cour, of Gen.
eral Sessions for conspiracy against Georre
Riston.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
EXECUTION OF MCoNAcuy.

The Huntingdon Penn. Advocate and Sen.
tinel mentions that Robert M'Conachy, the
murderer of tho Brown family, was executed
at that place on the 5th inst, and gives the
subjoined in reference TO the confession made
by the criminal a few minutes before his
death
'.Down to tho hour Of his execution. 10y
10 the very moment the drop fell, he stubb an.
~ persisted in asserting his innocence. All
hopes OF his acknowledgment were entirely
removed by his logged conduct. lie was ia
ken upon the scaffold-cvery thing was ad-
Jus,ed-the moment arrived--the drop fell
and not word confessed. But the rors
proke and instead Of hanging, very much to
ms astonishment, VIC suppose, he found him
sell upon the ground under the gallows: he
thought he was "clear," but the illusion was
present with him but n moment. He waa
immediately taken up on the gallows again
every thing made ready-the drop abo,,t =,
TALL! when he begged for slime to talk liz
ue"-and proceeded TO make full ana ds..
tailed confession ofhis crime to the clcruvnen
present, MIR. Brown and Mr.. Peebles Nh
reduced 1t to writing in his own words "a bo
made n, and who will cause il to be publisb-
ell Tor the benefit of his wife and chiidren
Ills confession, it is said, casts vet deono-
affair WV ''o p'oooy
f1c had scarcely concluded his confession
whcn the last minute that the execution could
oe delayed arrived-and he was again nyvnn.r
OH and paid his life forfeiture for h,a
crimes - ans
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

Tie Mrmons.-This sect held a semi-an-
nuai conference at Nauvoo, Hancock county,
Illinois, on the 3rd of October. I he large
number OF 5000 was present, including ell
ders and preachers. About one hundred were
baptized. The church, says correspond
ent of the Peoria Register, seems to be in a
much more prosperous condition than at any
former time. Several families have arrived
from England belonging to the church. The
sect has been very Industrious in building
houses and raising provisions
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

Inc Globe of the 18th publishes Mr..
CLAWS great speech on the Sub-Treasury.-
ouch an able exposition Of financial ques.
ZION Is welcome at any time-but it is a little
remarkable that among the many Corrfes.
slenai speeches published in the Globe since
the adjournment of the two Houses. thi, VAR
ucular one should have found no place unril
now. Nevertheless it comes appropriately
the prediction with which it closes il ,o,v
confronted with the fulflmsnt. The snaecb
was deliveredin the Senate on the Goth lam
nary 1910; it concludes with these words :.
baltimore american.
"Mr. President, for ten long Years we have
been warning against the alarming growth OF
Executive power; but although we have
oeen occasionally cheeEed, it has been con-
stantiy advancing and never Iecediur. You
may talk as much as YOU please abou, bank
expansions. There has been no perniciou.
expansion IN this country like that Of Exec
utiye power; and unlike the operations Of
banks, this power never has any periods Of
contraction. GU may 6enounce as YOU
please the usurPations Of Congress. There
has been no usurpation but that Of the Exccu-
tive, which has been both of the powe,. Of
other coordinate departments Of this Govern
mcnt and upon the States. There scarcely
remains any power in the Government but
that OF the President. He suggests, oriri
mates, controls, checks every thing. The IN
satlable spirit of the Stuaris, for power and
prerogatlve, was brought upon our American
throne on the 18th of March, 1899. Itcam,
under all the usual false and hypocritical pre-
fences and disgaises Of love Of tho people.
desire of reform, and diffidcnce of power
The Scotch dynasty still continues. We
have had Charles the First, and now have
Charles the Second. But again thank Goa
that our deliverance is not distant and that,
on the 4th Of March, 1871, a great and glori-
Gus revolution, without blood and witheu.
convulsion. will be achieved.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

AN oRPHIc SAY1Ne.-The good-humorcd
editor OF the Boston Post thus darkly init
mates to his anxious friends the result of his
experiments in betting on the election
We had two Wings washed Yesterday. and
put a new suit of clothes on each of them,
and hope the rascals will go to meeting next
Sunday and ask forgiveness for having bet,
We shall have to clothe about dozen Of the
scamps Tor year to come, and some Of them
nPretty costly style too.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

-, me Worth EnsterD Boundary Question.-
The New York American announces a forth
coming work, from the pen Of Mr.. GAL1ArIN.
tnt'tled-"IHe Right Of the limited States IN
me NoTm Eastern BOpnddry ciaimedJy them. -
The American states that il notices resDec-
'ively the Report of Messrs. FgATngRsroy-
mAUGu and NUDGE, and the article of Mr..
b0bLER In the Westminster Review which
ere Illustrated by eight maps, the most i'm
portant OF those referred to in the discussions
Of the questions at issue.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

u The Richmond Compiler states that
the President and Directors of the James Ri
yer and kanawha company, left Richmond
on the llth, In one of Messrs. Boyd and Ed
mond's elegant Canal Boats for Lynchburg.
The water has been let in alonp the whole
line, but 1t Is feared there will be occasional
breakages until the banks become settled
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
-STAUNTON -
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER &c. 1910.

Eg The all-absorbing character of the
political excitement thro' which we have jus,
passed, has caused an almost entire suspen-
sion of our pecuniary receipts for the last
three months. Now that it is over, we hope
our friends will remember us.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

=, Inc Wilmington IN. CO. Chronicle saws
mat the ladies of the Methodist f.. Church If
mat city have presented flag to the Wi.
mington Volunteers. VIZ
Inc census Of the City Of New York has
Just been completed, which places The no Nc
'ation at 3l3,62o. In 1895 it was $40. oss,
At Wing Convention at Norwich. e,
mere were present seventy heroes Of The 80
0iuuon' the average Of " hose age was 7st
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
l is,l4l
l2I,7SO
Harrison majority
23,36t
ALABAMA.

The returns come in very favorable to the
Wings, and give ground to hope tina, Ala.
bama has taken her position with her sisters
Of the South.
In Mobile county the Harrison ticket re-
ceived majority of 432-beinr rain over
the Wing majority in August of 33i!.
Tuscaloosa county gives Harrison oo7
Van buren, $50. Shelby piyes Harrison C;f;O'
Van Buren, $50. In Pickens, Harrison has
1000, Van Buren, GIG. tits stated that Gen.
harrison runs better than Thornton in Gereu
county, although the vote for the latter shows
n gain OF GOO over the late election The
Tuscaloosa Wing says. "we do candidly be-
heve That Alabama will give Gen. Harrison,
at least 5000 votes over Van Buren,.
The Charleston Mercury says-"In Alaba-
ma the Wings have gained some votes about
Montgomery.-We begin to feel little wollv
about the neck.''
ALABAMA.-LATE
we have no certain Intelligence rs vet
from this State.-The Richmond WING of
Monday says Letters as late as the 18th
from Greene county express the confident be-
lief that the State has gone for Harrison by a
small majority. The belief is based upon
the fact, that South Alabama has given a
w ing majority Of 1000, which it is thought,
North Alabama cannot overcome A note
from Marion, of the 18th says: alabama
has gone for Harrison by 1000 votes.'' A
few days will decide
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
ILLINOIS.

Every additional return shows progress
Sive gain. Harrison's majority, in 20 coun-
ties' is 2,6s6-sbowing gain of s ,o22 votes
since the August elections seventeen coun-
ties to hear from. The State has undoubted-
ly gone for Harrison.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

THE CoSrRAsr.-Mr. Van Buren,s own
State has gone against him by the tromen-
dous majority of l3 or ii thousand-while
OHIO sustains her illustrious citizen by ma
Jority of upwards Of % thousand.
James City county in Virginia, the birth
place OF HARRrsoS and TYLER, gave nearly
an unanimous vote for them-I5l too.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
MISSISSIPPI

There is no longer a doubt that this State
has gone for Harrison by handsome major
lty. Returns already in give Wing major
lty of 1856. Twenty eight counties to hear
from, which gave last year Locofoco ma
jo1ity Of about 200.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

FlRE!-We regret 10 learn that Mr.. WIN.
Smiths dwclling-housc, on Dry-Rivc1 in
TINS county, was consumed by fire on
wednesday the 18th inst. part of his fur
niture was consumed in the conlsCration.--
Inc hrc was northumberland by burning
out The chimney RE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
LOUISIANA.

The returns show Wing majority of g.
636-tlye parishes to hear from, which may
reduce this To about 500 "a respectable ma
JoFity in an aggregate vote of about 10000.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

Amos Kendall still needs "thc Excitement
Of composition" it seems, since the Mission
20 Spain is placed beyond his reach. He
proposes to raise from the ashes Of the Ext-a
Globe, new paper to be called ''Kendall's
EXpositor.-LYNcH. VIC.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

me United States Mint are Coming dollars
smaller IN diameter than those now in c;rc,,.
iahon. The die cut few years since has
been broken up. nos
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

IVA boat belonging to Mr.. John X. Shep-
person, of Scottsville, Albemarle. recently
took down $50 barrels of Flour, by the canal.
to Richmond.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
VERMONT.

Every county in the State yet heard from
has given Harrison majority It will reach
10 or Is thousand.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
MISSOURI.

The returns Of the Presidential Election
como In slowly. The St. Louis New Era
says the State has undoubtedly gone for Van
Buren,.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
$4,000
36,5S7
Van Buren, majority.

Van Buren, majority, l,622
ihe following are the counties from which
o.hciai returns have not been received. We
give the reported majoritics, which if correct,
VIII not materially vary the majority
!, Nearly $4,000 votes have been polled-the
largest vote ever taken since the foundation If
the Government, by nearly 10000. In 1896.
the vote was
Wing, a3.3sa
Van Buren,, 3O.5O3
-, dotai, 1885
The Wings have increased their vote from
S3 to 39,OOO-whilst the Van Buren, party
have increased theirs from 30 to about 40. 900.
The counties from which no official returns
have been yet received, are these. Tho re-
ported majorities are attached
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
MASSACHUSETTS.

Majority for Zip and Ty" upwards of20,-
600 Glory enough for one State
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

The HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY. gen.
tlemen Of Merry Oaks, Kentucky, killed in
few hours one thousand ihree hundred and
fifty pigeons.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
KENTUCKY.

FROM the returns received the Harrison
majority in this State is 27,742.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
INDIANA.

In 50 counties in this State, tho Harrison
majority is 1868.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
NORTH CAROLINA

The vote III 81 counties stands thus
Harrison 3O.44s
Van Buren, I7.T69
Harrison maj. 1858
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
TENN ESSEE

MIG OFFICE,
Nashville, Tuesday Night, Nov. 10.
We have the full returns from Tennessee.
According to our figures the majoritics are 4:
In East Tennessee, 6.e92
Mlddie tennessee, 1910
west tennessee, 4,Sl3
HARRISON majority l2,II5
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

oihciai returns, says the Wing, have been
received at the State Department from 100
counties and four towns, which give, if we
have made correct addition,
Van Buren,, 3s.ao9
Harrison, 36.5S7
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
Presidential Election.

The results. as far as they have come to
hand, are here given to our readers.
ELECTORAL VOTES.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

NEW YORK,
liarfison's majority in New York, coun-
ties to be heard from, is l3,s9s Stewards
majority, 6,026.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26
ALABAMA.-LATEST.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Complete returns from New Hampshire
SHOW The Van Buren, majority to be 6,l36.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-26

The annexed letter was addressed to the
Editor of the Army and Navy Chronicle, but
not being able TO give il immediate publicity
through his own paper, has politely transfer
red ii to uS.-S Int