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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-06-02

The IMAuN OF MusKAr.--ln addition 10
what we have already stated relative TO the
rescue of the Y. S. sloop of war Peacock, by
the Sultan Of Muscat, the New York Amcr-
can states that the Sultance (tlc same vessel
which recently arrived at New York; fell in
with the Peacock al sea, after she had lain on
the reef for li6y-six hours, and was not iloatcd
until she had lost several of her anchors and
thrown overheard eleven of her guns. Alter
visiting Muskai, where they were all treated
with degree of courtesy and hospitality rare
ly met with in Christian countries, the Pea
cock proceeded to Bombay TO refit, and pur-
chased from the Fast India Company bate
nv, in place OF the guns thrown overheard on
the coral reef Aiter lying at bombay about
a month, and rs tho Peacock was on the eve
of sailing ON her cruise, ship was seen en-
terinp the larbor, bearing the Arab flag. IL
proved TO be the Sulian's ship with the Pea
cocks guns which had been thrown over, and
which The Sultan had caused 10 he raised, aud
sent his vessel with them 10 oyonakc and re-
store them 20 the Peacock distance OF a
thousand miles from the place where they had
been lost. There is something about this
whole transaction which partakcs largely of
romance, appeals to all the finer and better
feelings ofhuman nature. When nations shall
find il for their inieIest-as most assuTediy n
is-to govern all their intercourse by such
principles as appear to have guided this semi
barbarian Prince, then most certainly they
will ''learn war no moro. - Boston Tunes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
CONGRESS-.

The House Of Representatives, on Tues
day, decided that the five Administration gen
tlemen claiming seats from New Jersey, are
entitled to their seats in the House as having
received amajority of the lawful votes of the
whole State. On this decision the National
lnteiligencer remarks as follows:
The House of Representatives came yes
terday to decision, such as it is, upon the
contested election from the State of New
Jersey; decision against the Constitution
of the United States, because it is against
the Statutes of the State of New Jersey made
IN pursuance of the Constitution; against
usage founded in reason and propriety; and
IN violation of its own pledge, through its
committee OF elections, to the five persons
having possession, from the outset, of the
legal evidence OF title to seats as Representa-
tives in Congress from New Jersey.
They have admitted as REPRESENTATIVES
from the State Of New Jersey five persons
whom the authorities of New jersey. IeoaIlv
authorized to act upon the subject. have Off
cially declared not to have been elected TO sit
as Representatives from New Jersey.
A majority of the House ofRepresentatives
has thus not only nuifjied he hrJs Of tire
State Of Nc,c Jersey, and given seats as Mem
bers TO persons having no ascertained title to
them, but they have done so under the follow
ing revolving circumstances
First, They refused TO hear what the oppo-
sing claimants have to say.
Secondly, They refused to hear the testi-
mony in the possession Of the Committee of
Elections.
Thrifty, They refused to receive and hear
read the report of the minority of the Com
rnittec of Elections.
Faurihy, They passed the resolution thus
violating the Constitution, usage, and their
own plighted faith, under and by the power
Of the Precious Question, which cuts oil all
debate.
Mr.. Adams and several other distinguished
Members Of the House Of Representatives,
Enough present, refused to vote at all upon the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
TIE ABOLITION CHARGE AGAINST
GEN'L.. HARRISON.

The Hon. ]. G.. AFFORD, of Georgia, in
speech in Congress, on the 22nd of January
last, on the subject of abolition petitions,
said -
81 hold in my hand the most eloquent and
conclusive argument in favor of the cOnstitu-
tionai rights of the South on this question of
slavery, and against the course pursued by
these fanatics, | have seen or read f: ard, what
is astonishing to all lovers of truth and Justice,
it is the very speech of w. III. HARRISON,
from which garbled extracts have been made
to prove him an abolitionist, and for which
he is doomed to encounter the united oppos-
ton of the whole South and this same speech
is now published in the Emancipator, under
long editorial denunciation of Gen. Harri-
son as an anti-abolitionist, and declaring that
no abolitionist can support him orthe Presl-
dency, because he goes with the South. And
/ am happy, sir, that whilst use his speech
to prove the truth of my position, l am but do
ing an act ofiustice to Statesman and Pat
riot, a friend of the South, who has been mis-
represented and bclied. Let rot gentlemen
suppose that / am about to become the advo-
cate of General Harrison for the Presidency.
Georgia stands on neutral ground. We have
man of our oWn-the Immortal TROUT
who is better qualified to administer the Gov,
eminent, in my opinion, than Harrison and
Van Buren, both put together. Igo fer Troup,
sir; but if ever he is out of the question, |
have a right to enjoy my own opinion as be-
tween the other two; and | am willing to
Judge them by their own acts, and choose be-
tween them upon their principles in regard to
this very question.
''If | We're compelled to take sides in the
contest between VIM. III. Harrison and Mar
tin Van Buren,, would not hesitate TO sup
port the man who declared in 1885 that the
conduct of the aboiitionists was '',veah, injn-
riouS, presumpttouS and Unconstitutional" and
that, too, in non-slaveholding State, and to
non-slaveholding people. The man who
stood by Missouri--the General who protcc-
ted the great valley of the Mississippi by his
deeds of valor, and secured to its inhabitants
peace and protection in place of danger and a.
iarm-such a man is General Harrison. And,
if We're to conceal my preference for him o.
vcr Mr.. Van Buren,, should act uncandidy
to my friends, and dishonesty with myself.
He pronounced the efforts of the aboitionists
unconstitutional. l am proud to call his opin-
ION to aid my own. Hence. say, refuse to
receive these abominabic petitions, and disre-
gard these fanatics
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
OUT obedlent servant.
w. NJ. PEYTON.
To Messrs. John II. Griffin and others.
TIE STANDING ARMY.

The following is the proposition of the
Secretary at War, for standing army of one
hundred thousand men, contained in his Re-
port transmitted by the President to Con-
gress, at the opening of the present session.
Such an army, mixed up with the voters of
the country, would be a tremendous instru-
ment in the hands of corrupt Administra-
ton. five are to have d standing army,
let it not be standing army of voters.
sit is proposed to divide the United States
into eight military districts, and to ORGANIZE
the militia in each district so as to have Il bo-
dy of twelve thousand five hundred men in
active service, and another of equal number as
areserve. This would give AN armed militia
force OF two hundred thousand men, so drilled
and stationed as to be ready to take their pla-
ces In the ranks in defence of the country.
whenever called upon to oppose the enemy or
repeei the invader. The age of the recruit TO
be IRON 20 to 81; the whole term Of service
to be eight years-four years in the first class.
ana tour In the reserve: one-fourth part, TWEEN
ty-iye thousand men, to leave the service ev
cry ear, passing, at the conclusion of the first
term, into the reserve, and exempted from or
binary militia duty altogether at the end of the
second. In this manner, twenty-five thous-
and men will be discharged from militia dutv
every year, and twenty-five thousand fresh
recruits be received into the service. 1t will
be sufficient for all useful purposes, that the
OF the militia, under certain reeula- }
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Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

In the House of Delegates, on Tuesday,
a communication was received from the Sc
nate, stating that they had passed with amend
ments, san. act to amend an act entitled an
act concerning general elections in this Com
monwealth.
These amendments are important. Among
them, is provision ''that man shall not
vote on account, or in right of any stock in
any Joint stock company whatever" And
provision, ''that on payment by voter, in his
own person, when he shall offer to vote. of
any tax or revenue which ought previously to
have been paid, it shall be as effectual as if
1T had been paid as soon as it was by law,
due'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

Judge Whffe.-We learn from the Knox
vile Register that on the day preceding
Judge Whites arrival at Rogcrsyille. on his
journey home, some of the Administration
men OF that place hung over the principal
street OF the town piece of cloth with the
inscription, in large letters, SWAN buren,
AND POLK" declaring that the Judge should
pass under 1t, and SO acknowledge himself
the victim of the power of the President of
the United States and the Governor of Ten
nessee. Although several of the most re-
spectacle Wings of the town requested it to
be removed, as a personal favor. it remained
suspended until Judge Whites arrival-and
a band of ruflians stood by, ready to prevent
its being taken down by force. Judge White
was Informed Of the fact, and to avoid riot,
and perhaps bloodshed, requested his friends
to-conduct him through the town by more
unfrequented street, adding that the authors of
the disgraceful scene could not possibly in
suit him. The Register adds that the affair
has excited a strong feeling of indigna-
ton, and as might be expected, has aliena-
ted many sober minded people from the party.
With the exception of his treatment at Ro-
gersville, Judge White appears to have been
welcomed by his fellow citizens of Tennes-
see,.n merely with the cordially and respect
due to his eminent public virtue, but with
enthusiasm, as one who had been sirnalized
as the victim of Power for his devotion to
Popular Rights.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
E'eecshscsa OF AUgsss:ay

Come to your Courthouse on MON
DAY NEXT.
Are yon opposed to the present Admins
tratlon? Some! The Harrison Elector will
address you on subjects of deep interest to
the cause in which you are engaged. Are
you friends of the present Administration q
Come The Van Buren, Elector for the dis
trict is invited to attend and sustain his
cause.
Whether on the one side or the othar. |
know you are the friends of your country
the friends of liberty. know you and have
studied your character weN. If the soul of
pure patriotism breathes any where. it is in
Old Augusta. Come then and hear the great
questions ofyour difference discussed. Hear,
for the sake of yourselves and your children
for the sake ofyour fathers, who gloriously
sealed the covenant of your liberties with
their blood.
You have been told that under the present
Administration the laws and sacred constitu-
! ton have been violated-that the dearest
rights of the states have been trampled I'M
der foot-that the treasure of the nation is at
the sole disposal of the Executivc-that the
President has urgently recommended to Con-
gress the banding together of an immense az
my In time of profound peace-that the gold
and silver of the country is to be gathered in
to one mass for the payment of this army and
the government officers, while rags are to be
lett for the farmer, the mechanic, and the
merchant that all things are for sale at the
capital of your country-that Rehoboam is
worse than his father--that he '.will add to
your yoke and chastise you with scorpions"
is 1t not worth day to enquire whether these
things are so?
On the other hand, you are told that all is
rigiit--that Democratic Republican principles
prevail IN the government-that the Presi-
DENTS the father Of the people, and that I'M
der his ''veto" alone can we ''repose in safe
ty." Surely It's worth your while to devote
one day to enquire whether this is so, or
whether the syren song of tyranny and cor
ruption cries ''peaco, peace, when there is no
peace"
Come then, one and all-Come in the calm
spirit of investigation-lay aside the heat of
party spirit which none but bad men can ever
desire to inlame, and in so sacred a cause re-
solve to base your conclusions on the solid
foundations of virtue, reason and eternal
truth. WASHINGTON
~ The meeting will be punctually Or
ganized at IL o'clock
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
POLITICS IN PENNSYLVANIA.

The Van Buren, State Convention adjourn
ed SINE die on the evening of Thursday the
9th, having nominated Mr.. Van Buren, for the
Presidency, and Mr.. r. NJ. Johnson for the
Vice Presidency, and chosen an electoral
ticket for the State. The following resolution
was also adopted:
Resoiced, That we have full and entire con-
iidence in the democracy and talents of our
excellent Governor, David II. Porter, and we
cordfaHy approve Of his Efforts thoroughly TO
reform the present corrupt banking system;
at the same time to do the least possible in
jury to the public credit and the interests of
the Commonwealth and the citizens belicv-
ing that the principle of bank reform is of the
utmost and most essential importance and ne
cessIty; bm hct lie delay Of a brief and reas-
enable period must necessarily take place before
tie functions IF heaihy ecfion in Tie 6oFv
polite can be resumed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
THE PEOPLE MOVING.

IA tremendous Harrison meeting has
been held at Uniontown, in the Democratic
county of Fayette, Pennsylvania. Three thou
sand persons are said to haze been present! 1t
seems that it astohished every body. No eff
fort was made to get it up=-a simple call was
made In the newspaper, and the people pour
ed In on the day in numbers that spoke, trum-
pet-tongued, their deep and heartfelt abhor-
renee of the misrule by which their country
is oppressed. Will it not be so with us, in
Augusta, on Mondays We have an abiding
conviction that it will. These are no or
binary times, and the people will come out.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
THE BANK BILL.

The House yesterday passed goodly num-
Der OF bills, and then took up the Bank Bill,
with the amendments from the Senate. The
bill was pretty well shingled over with amend
ments by the ''checkrnatng body" Tie
most Important of these were rejected by the
House by overwhelming maiorities, the less
important were agreed to, and the bill return
ed to the Senate.
We shall see whether this Democratic BODY
which prides itself upon its independence of
the People, will take the responsibility OF
aggravating still farther the pecuniary pressure
OF the times, already as great as suffering
people can endure.-Whig ofFTiday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
THE BLOOD HOUNDS.

On Monday in the House Of Representa-
tives, Mr.. John Quincy Adams moved the fol-
lowing resolution, which lies over.
Resolved that the Secretary of War be re-
r--;7,, the House, with ga natu-
raj, political, and martial history of the Blood
hound; the circumstances of their importation
from Cuba; whether they are designed only
Tor Florida. or to meet any possible difficult
ties about the North East Boundary, and
whether they and their postcrity will come
under the operation of the pension laws
Great amusement was excited by the reading
of the resolution
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

The report of the committee on the assump-
ton of the debts of the States by the General
Government, has finally been adopted by the
Senate. Thus have months been wasted on
a measure that no one had proposed or advo-
Gated, to the neglect of the necessary lepis-
lation of the country. Our rulers certainly
show little sympathy for the sufrerings of the
people.
The Sub-Treasury bill has been referred to
the committee of ways and means in the
House of Representatives.
The two houses of the PENNSYLVANIA I,eo-
isiature having disagreed on the resumption
bill, committees of conference were appoint
ed. We have not heard the result.
Mr.. Robert Cawtbon has disposed Of the
establishment of the Fincastle Democrat to
Mr.. Oliver Callaghan, by whom it is to be
conducted in future.
Seventy converts from Van Burenism ioin-
ed the proceedings of the Harrison men at
Nd. on the 9TH inst.
The dwelling house of A. W. Garter. near
Winchester, has been destroyed by fire.
Al pair of shad, the first caught this season.
were sold in New Y ork on Thursday for ten
dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
"A CONCERT

OF VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC,
under the direction of Mrs. III. Johnson and
the Professor of Music in the Virginia Insti-
tuition, assisted by several ladies and gentle
men, amateurs, who have kindly proflered
their assistance. Admittance to the concert
90 cents; children half price.
Tickets may be had at the door, at Mr..
CARRIERS tavern, and Messrs. Breckinridpe &,
Crawford's store.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

At a meeting Of a number of the citizens
of Bath county, of both political parties, held
at the Courthouse, on Tuesday the 10th day
of March, list day Of the March Court.) the
following resolution was unanimously adop-
ted
Resolged, That Gen. Briscoe G. Baldwin
and William Taylor, Esq. the Wing and
Dem ocratic electors for the district of which
the county Of Bath is a component part, be,
and they arc hereby respectfully invited to
meet the people of Bath county, at their
Courthouse, on the 25th day of April next,
list day of Bath Superior Court,) and to
present their respective views of the policy
Of the present administration of the General
Government, and of the relative qualifca-
tons of Mr.. Van Buren, and Gen. Harrison,
for the office of President ofthe United States.
IT, The Valley Star ard Lexington Ga
zcttc will please copy the above.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
THE REVENUE.
v York EXprcSs says :

The Now \ ork ENprcss says:
The falling Off in the revenues oil our Gus
tom Houses, for the last five months, are as
tonishngly great. The amount received IN
January and February, 1889, was about one
million each month, This year, fromcorres-
ponding months, it is about one quarter, or
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars each
month Indeed, the debenturcs on goods exll
ported have been mostly equal to the receipts,
leaving the Government almost MINUS
Since March came in, there has been more
imports. The packets from Liverpool and
Havre have brought fair cargoes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

~ Among the toasts drunk at the Clay
dinner in Richmond, was the following, by
MIR. A. Lawson, ofLogan county
"U htgs.-Ihe l.ocos taunt you with voting
1or Military Chieifain, and say thatyou once
swore against voting for Generals. Answer
them by stating the fact-that the issue is now
made up between General Harrison and '.Gen.
eral RUM, and as you have to choose between
Generals, that you prefer the Military
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

IN CLEVELAND, (Ohio,) at the election of
town officers few days ago, the Wing can
dldate for Mayor was elected by more than d
hundred votes majority; being the first Wing
triumph ever achieved in that city. "There
Is no resisting HARRIsoNIsM,'' says the paper
which announces it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
FOR PRESIDENT.
sHen. VIM. Escsary Harrison,
OF OHIO.
John Tyler,
OF VIRGINIA.

In all ages, and in all countries, 1t 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 4
master.-WM. III. HARRIsoN.
's'THE People OF THE UNITED STATES
May they ever remember that to preserve
their liberties, they must do their own voting
and their own iighting.-W. III. HARmsoN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

FROM FLORIDA.-.9noiAer Fight, and
The Blood Hounds again Tictori0us-A letter
from Garey's Ferry, dated March 4, says ):
."Ihe Cuba dogs have proved quite beneficial.
They caught five Indians the other day in
Middle Florida, handsomely, they say"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
eSTAUNTON
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, B4O.
a ETA ER

Will be held by the Ladies of Tr;ttv Par
.,"' .e'"unton' on Monday next, 90 inst, at
inc common Council Room, con,uencinp at
Die OF refreshments will be provided, where
gentlemen, whether Loco, Wing, or Conser-
valve, may after the heat of the day, cool of
upon lce-creams, Lemonade, Jellies, &c. &c.
or regale themselves with the very hes,
klnderhook or Tippecanoe cakes.
In the evening of the same day, at II o.
clock will be given
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

The Bill to continue the Office of Commits
soner of Pensions may now be considered
law, the Senate having yesterday concurred
in the amendment of the other House, by
which the salary attached to the Office is re-
duced from $4,000 to 81, 500per annum. The
new act places the Navy Pension System, as
well as the Army and Revolutionary Pensions
under the direction of this oilicer.-Nat. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

aJ9Thc Spring canvass in Virginia is o.
Pening with spirit. In Nelson county, Gen.
Brown is the opposition candidate for the
House of Delegates, and DR.. Logon, the
sub-treasury.- In Amherst, DR.. CabeIl, whip,
Dr. Powell, adm. Col. w. II. Johnson has
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19
G5~The Legislature is expected to adjourn

JJSfhe Legislature is expected to adjourn
some time the present week.
O~The Report of the Committee Of the
House of Delegates on the New-Jersev case.
IT was suggested by the Chairman few days
ago, could not be acted OH at this session for
want of time, as it would necessarily lead to(
debate-which suggestion was generally con-
Cured in by the members.
Col. James II. Carson, of Frederick, has
been elected a Brigadier General in the place
of Gen. Elisha Bovd.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

The Wing electors are in notion Sever
al oil them have already addressed the voters
of their respective districts. We understand
that VIM. Taylor, Esq. the Van Buren, cleo
tor, addressed the people of Botetourt, a few
days ago. MIR. Johnson, the Wing eector,
also addressed the people.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

orange Hover blossoms. Head dresyrea,h
1 q. orange Hover blossoms, and o this "a
beautiful veil of Houlton lace. wdown.
me bridesmaids or train-bearers wolso at
u , IN white. The queen dowa,woro u
dress OF violet colored velvet, wirain to
cores pond.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

a. Longwood, the residence of Mr.. n. L.
senabie OF Prince Edward, was destroyed by
fire on the 9th instant By this event Mr.
Fenable was kept from his seat in the House.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

Judge May has declined the Presidency of
the Exchange Bank at Norfolk, and VIM. w.
Sharp, Esq. has been appointed Eng.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-03-19

question concerning the New Jersey election
iron, ,r objections to the whole action Of the
House upon the subject.