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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-18
From the Nncasfle Democrat.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

liz THE 18TH CONGRESSIONAL DrsrRIcr.
Pursuant to previous notice, the Democrat
1T Republican Convention met in the Baptist
Church at FincasIle, on Tuesday the 9th Feb
ruary instant, and was called to order by Col.
Geo. w. Wilson, a Delegate from the county
OF Botetourt, on whose motion, WILLIAM
TAYLOR Esq, of Rockbridge was unami-
mously appointed President, HAMILTON ABE
Esq, of Montgomery and Capt. BENJAMIN
CARPER OF Botetourt, Vice Presidents, and
JOHN McCAULY Of Roanoke and r. G.
BIcKLE of Augusta, Secretaries.
The President explained the object of the
Convention In an able and appropriate man.
ner, after which the following delegates an
AUGUSTA Robert G.. Bickle. VI. G.. Har
man, Il. w. Stevenson.
ALbEGHANY.--Douglas u. Layne, John
King, ]. l.. Robinson.
BoTEToURT.-Thos. N. BurweIl, Benz.
Carper, James Mcdowell, Martin McFerran,
II. M. Hudson, A. M. Hayth, G.. w. Will
son, o.. Calaghan, S. Young, j. w. Thomp-
son, J. Cahoon, G.. Moomaw, Sr. J. Ferrier.
N. Eakin, a. X. Crawford, J. Surber, ]. Sto-
yer, ]. Waskey, p. McAlister, j. Obenchain.
Z. Houseman, G.. Kyle, J. Lickland, J. r.,
Wilson,. Luster ard j. Wagner.
FLoYD.-J. p. Edmondson, T. Banks, p.
Graham.
MoNreoaEsY.--H. Wade, A.. Wall, J.
Hill, J. Hogc.
POLAsK.--John Hoge.
RoANoKE.--J. McCanly, G.. Snider, ]. N.
Hartman, A. Hupp, II. A. Edmonson.
KockBRIpGS.-William Taylor, Joseph
BEL, w. II. Bell, A. Refer, John Letchor,
ID. Heck.
On motion Of Mr.. Fletcher of Rockbridge,
the following gentlemen were appointed
committee to nominate Republican Candi-
date for this Congressional District, VIII.
Mcdowell, and T.. N. Burwell of Botetourt.
j. Bell and J. Letcher Of Rockbridge, J.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-18
TREASURY NOTE BILL.

This bill was ordered TO third reading in
the II. of r., Friday evening, by avote Of ia6
to 60, and subsequently passed without di-
vision.
Before the question was put on the Sd read
ing 1t was amended on Mr.. Wise's motion, by
authorizing ''the'fhcoming Administration OF
Gen. Harrison toissue five millions of dollars
between the Sd March and the close Of the
year, notwithstanding tho amount that may
have been previously issued by the present
Administration. So that we shall have this
Year, probably, issues to the amount of 10 in
stead of 5 millions-one of the Iegacies of tho
reckless Administration Of the last l2 wears.
MIR. Wise's amendment was carried, i'll to
70. lFhe above bill has passed the Senate
by vote Of % to 8, and is therefore now the
law Of the land.
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" U. S. Bank stock closed in Philadcl-
phia Tuesday (Feb. ed at s25.

COMMONWEALTH VS. SEMMEs.-After a two
days investigation of this case by the Exam
ming Court, commencing Tuesday morning
and terminating about 8 o'clock Wednesday
night, it was decided that the prisoner should
be sent on for further trial to be had before
the Circuit Superior Court in May next
The Commonwealth was represented by Luz
clan Minor Esq, and Sidney S. Baxter, the
Attorney General; and the accused, by
Messrs. GiImer, Rives, Lyons and Leigh
The case was ably and deliberately argued on
both sides.-CHARLorrEsvM ADV.
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Correspondence Of the Ball. American.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9th.
GEN. HARRISON IN wAsHINGToN

Gen. Harrison arrived in this city at half
past l | O'Clock this morning. He was well
coined by thousands and thousands of the
people of the District and strangers in tho ci.
ty. The Rail Road Depot was thronged in
all directions, and the wet weather with a
heavy fall of snow, dampened the ardor of
none who were present. There were two
bands of music which joined in tho process
sion, but the shouts Of the multitude drowned
the martial airs Of tho players. Pcnnsylva-
MIA Avenue was lined with people, while
from the windows above beautiful faces were
seen, wclc"ming-first with smiles and then
with the waving offlags and handkerchiefs.
The approach Of the cars was announced bv
the firing of cannon, and upon their arrival, a
procession was formed, composed of the Tip
pecanoe Clubs of the city and crowds of citi-
zens.
The procession marched from the Depot to
the City Hall, accompanied by thousands Of
the people.
| was unable to hear the services of well
come at the City Hall. General HARRrsoS
spoke bat five minutes, and very appropriate
ly, in answer to the speech of welcome ex-
tended 20 him by the Mayor of the CITY.
General HARRISON has taken up his quar-
ters at Gadsby's Hotel. He will remain bnt
a few days i'll the city.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-18
PHILANTHROPY

A large meeting Of citizens ofPhiladelphia,
without distinction of party, was held Tues
day, (Feb. ~ @. NJ. Dallas, President. al
which resolutions were passed, declaring all
the Banks, except the U. S. Bank, to be in a
condition rendering them worthy of lcgisla.
tive indulgence and protection. The Editor
OF the U. S. Gazette, who was Secretary OF
the meeting, says that resolution was adop-
ted recommending all the Banks without ma
ming any, to Legislative clemency, and he
thinks that majority were opposed to the
subsequent amendment excluding the u. S.
Bank. a committee of seven were dcputed
to Harrisburg to further the objects of the
meeting.
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SMALL NOTES.

we learn from the Richmond Compiler that
batch of small notes issued under authority
OF the act just passed, made their appearance
on Friday morning last. They are beautiful
printed on good paper, and the plates are
tasteful and well executed. They werep rin-
ted for former occasion but never issued
How vastly preferable are they to TIE foreign
cotton paper notes which we had crcul t ID
among No the past year. That sort of trash
will now have to HwALK SPANISH"
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Reception of Gen. Harrison in Baltimor

Reception Of Gen. Harrison in Baltimore.
The arrival of Gen. Harrison in Baltimore
onSaturday, attracted an immense concourse of
people from the country, which, added to the
multitude Of Baltimore, formed vast assem-
bly,. He was meta the Relay House, sever
al miles from Baltimore, by deputation and
cavacade, and was thence conducted into
town, and passed down Baltimore street to
the City Hotel, where he arrived about 4 o.
clock. He was there presented to an inn
mense crowd, in handsome address, by c..
f. Mayer, Esq. Gen. Harrison responded in
a very few words, asking to be excused for
the present from saving any thing on account
of the fatigue and debility experienced by his
travel. After observing that he designed re-
naming in the city several days, and intima-
ting that he would address them on Monday,
he Withdrew amid the cheers ofthe multitude.
Richmond Compiler, Feb. H..
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BEAUTIFUL S1Mur.-Wben ,ba cloud &c

BEAUTIFUL SIMDE.--When the cloud of
dlsunion rolled up heavy from the South, it
clad our political skies in sackclo;h. 1t hung
about us silent, dark, and terrible And
when The sleeping thunderbolt appeared ready
at every moment TO leap from its stormy
nome ana explode upon the very hearth-stone
OF the tnion-when our great men in author
ity stood impotcnt as infancy, to avert the
awful catastrophe, then the immortal Cray,
WIN an arm more powerful than franklin,
disarned the cloud of it's wrath till its dark
ness dissolved in purple and gold, and the
rainbow came out. and sat like an ANGEL Of
peace on its glittering foIds.-Prenfice.
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TIIE TARIEF

We arc pleased at the just and liberal views
entertained by the Northern members of Con-
gresS in relation to the Tariff question:
Messrs. Gushing of Massachusetts, Barnard
OF N. Y, and several other leading men iru..
the North, have recently disclaimed all desire
for protective tariff. All they ask is tariff
for revenue, within the Compromise act of
1883. Should the opinions of northern men
undergo no change in reference to this ques-
ton, and we presume there is no reason to
suppose they will, Mr.. Richie and his last
generation readers may dismiss all their fears
about high protective Tariff.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-18

TARiFF.-In the present situation ofnation-
a, and state affairs, it may well be inquired
what will or may be done to remedy the evil,
or apply a preventive, and to supply doficien-
cies The regulation of the Tariff; must,
we think, be looked to. tits in vain for the
nation to attempt to stand against the restric-
tive systems Of Europe with free system
hereto pay three hundred dollars duty OH
hogshead of tobacco landed in Hayre, and to
receive wines and silks in return free of du-
ties. Seventeen millions Of dollars the u. S.
pay to France as balance, and that sum GOES
IN specie. Kegs of half dollars are coopered
IN Philadelphia, sent TO New Y ork, remarked,
out not TePaeked, and then sent directly to
france. The nation cannot stand this drain.
and she does not stand it and at the nroscnt
moment she is looking around 20 see how she
may recover, and ,benhow sustain horsolf.--
u. S. Coz.
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JFThe National Inte!ligencer says sfrom
information that may be relied on,'' that the
following gentlemen will compose the Cabi-
net of Gen. Harrison:
Daniel Webster, Of Massachusetts, Secrc-
tary of State.
Thomas Ewing, of Ohio, Secretary of the
Treasury.
John Bell, of Tennessee, Secretary of war.
Geo. f. Badger, of n. Carolina, Secretary
of the Navy.
Francis Granger, of New York, Post-,nas-
ter General.
John ]. Crittendcn, of Kentucky, Attorney
General.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-18
Correspondence Of Me ". Y. Com. .4drertiscr
Washington, Jan. 80.

Mr.. Webster may not appropriately be
denominated reason incarnate. His mind is
n MONDAY sun, Illuminating with meridian
beams every subject on which he treats-pro-
vided, always, that he have the advantage of
being on the right side. His argument, to-
day, on the constitutionaGty of distributing
The proceeds of the public lands among the
states, was one of the very finest specimens
OF lucid, comprehensive, demonstrative rca-
sonmg to which ever listened. A child
could understand it and see its force. new
or realized the full beauty and power of an
argumentatve speech, unadorned with the
flowers of rhetoric, before l heard this speech;
although have heard Mr.. Webster himself
time and again. Any age, any country.
would be-proud of such mind.
Mr.. Garland the Clerk of the House, ap.
peared in his place yesterday, as n rarity
MIR. Stanly of North Carolina, inquired
whether Clerk receiving three thousand
dollars salary per annum would not be better
employed in attending to his own duties
than in leaving them three weeks to be per.
formed by others, while he himselfwas in his
own room, reading Shakespeare and writing
Tor the Dem. Review. Such conduct as this
needs no comment 1t is Of piece with
much OF the management of ofiice-holders oil
tho expiring Administration, for which the
nation is about to reject them. Let those
who succeed them do their duty better, lest
THEY too, share a similar fate.
Mr.. Linn, Of Missouri, paid high COM
pliment, yesterday, to Mr.. Clay, for his con-
duct during the last war. He said that the
impression made on his feelings by the clari-
on voice ofthat distinguished individual, in
aninatng our soldiers to march against the
foe, remained to the present hour. Even the
Globe, in its Congressional analysis, speaks
OF Mr.. Clay's speech having been delivered
sin his usual bland and easy address, and his
sweet and musical intonations, Of which he is
SO perfect MASTER
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NIAIOp CARIANn

This gentleman has delivered speech on
tho Treasury Note Bill, in which he took oc-
casion to declare that She had always been,
and still was, utterly opposed to the distIibu-
ton OF the proceeds of the public lands."-
Of the friends of Gen. Harrison in Congress
who have opposed distribution, we now re-
member the names Of Messrs. Rives and
Preston in the Senate, and Wise, Mallory,
Afford and Garland in the House of Repre-
sentatives. There are probably many Others
Of the same opinion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-18
THE PHILADELPHIA BANKS.
resr9ndence Of TIE National ln'elsyeneer.
PmILApxLpulA, Feb. 5.-Eren;iug

PHlLADHLpuIA, Feb. 5.-Eren;ng.
The United States Bank has again suspen-
ded specie payments, and it is not considered
probable that the others will DO able 10 con-
tinue specie payments, and it is unwise in
them to strive against their fate. Upwards
OF SIX millions of dollars specie and specie
funds have been drawn from the u. s. Bank
since the 18th OF January, and the excitement
at this moment in this city is intense and .
niversal. The panic is complete, Sc ths run up
on The other banks is prodigious. 1t has just
been reported that the Girard, Moyamensing,
and Manufacturers and Mechanics Bank, and
the Bank OF Penn Township have followed
the example ofth Monster also, the North
ern Liberties Bank, and Bank of Pennsylva-
MIA. And the report is true.
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MIR. Peyton, ofAugusta, yesterday made
speech In the Senate worthy Of Statesman.
There was in it freedom from slang and ud
capfandum, which, in these DAYS, it is coual.
iy rare and pleasant to hear. 1t appealed
throughout to Reason. Right, ami the Con-
stitution; and was the frs, effort of that gen.
ticman which wo have had the happiness to
hear since he has been in tho Senate. yindi-
eating his high reputation.-Rich. U1ic.
Esj. IL.
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~ The visit of the two Principals of the
Virginia Institution, with portion of the pu.
pills in each of their departments, to Rich
mond, Petersburg, Norfolk, fredericksburg,
Washington, &c. for the purpose Of exhibit
tlon' we learn was well received, and is be-
lieved to have had the effect of enlistinp ma.
ny new friends in the cause Of the Deaf and
Dumb and the Blind. They returned on
Thursday last.
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o.. k,

The ceremony Ct counting the votes and an
nouncing the result of the Presidential cleo
ton, took place, according TO law, OIL We'd
nesday last. The Senate, headed by the Vice
President of the U. S., entered the Hall of
Representatives, where the Vice President
presided, and opened the various rcturns.-
lilo then, In loud voice, proclaimed VIM.
H. HARRISON and JOHN TYLER Pres
ident and Vice President of the u. S. for four
years from and after the 18th March next.
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pride Of Jackson. We feel little regret at
this movement Of Mr.. Bayard, forwe wished
Virginia to have the honor Of Pleading the way
in the good work, and VIM. G.. Rives to be
the organ of her commands, believing the du-
ty would be as agreeable to him as honorable
to Virginia. But, Virginia losing the honor OF
loading the van in the proposed attack upon
the EXpunge, ono Of the remaining monu-
ments of Man orship, none deserve the pos,
more than Delaware, The Piat,ea Of the Con-
federacy .-R;ch. Vhig.
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PETERSBURG BANKS.

The Petersburg Intelligencer says :-ssrn
Petersburg, the Exchange and Farmers
Banks are only paying out small Sums for the
convenience OF change, and Of course may be
included among the suspended. The Virgil
ma Bank is we understand paying specie for
Its notes, when it is required, without refer
ence to the amount"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-18
--eSTAUNTON: e
THURSDAY, FEBRuARY Is, 1871.

~ We have received ii. +. II. NJ. IL.
No. on Education. We defer publishing
1t at present, and would wish the author TO
send on the remaining numbers so that we
may estimate the amount of space they
would occupy, as we are hard pressed at pre-
sent, and will be for some .;me, for room.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-18

0J-NoRnoRNE c. Books, esq. has receiv-
cd the appointment of Postmaster for this
place, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
decease Of l.. Trempcr.
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Washington, Feb. /.

VI he HUI SE.
Washington, Feb. /.
The Wing members Of the House of Rep
resentatives held general meeting last even
ing, for the purpose ofinterchanging and can
vasSing opinions, and collecting and enbody-
Ing accurate information respecting the gen
eral condition Of the Government, and cspeci-
ally as regards the finances. Great harmo-
ny prevailed, and the result OF their delibcra-
tons was satisfactory in all respects. The
Wing Senators have already had two meet
ings of the same kind. Some Of the Loco
Foco scribb!ers have been engaged of course,
In misreprcsenting the character and objects
otShese meetings, and particularly in charg-
ing the Senators with presumptuously set
ting matters to suit themselves, and with a
disposition to dictate to General Harrison.
There is not the slightest ground for this i'm
putation. 1t is obviously important that there
should be full and frank Interchange OF
views among the members Of the same polit-
zeal party in Congress, and that measures
should be taken for enlbodying such informa-
ton as IN their opinion ought to be laid before
the President elect on his arrival here, for
his consideration. There is no doubt in the
mind any one who has been an observer of
men and things at Washington, of late, tina,
many matters are kept closely behind the cur
tain by the men in power. There is the
strongest conviction among many that the
liabilities Of the Government have not all
been disclosed, and there is much reason to
apprehend that the Van Buren, party will
leave as heritage to General Harrison a
much greater public debt than is now appa-
rent.
There was good deal Of discussion in the
meeting last night, and it was finally decid-
ed that one member should be appointed from
each delegation in the House to meet and
consult with the Senators, and with their col
leagues severaly, in relation to the various
questions OF public policy. Another general
meeting will be held next week
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tr'bated, in no small degree, to the necessity
for their suspension.
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Consultations among The Whigs Of Congress.
The correspondent Of the New York Com
mercial writes:
Correspondence Of tie Commercial .qdcertiscr.
MEETING OF THE WING MEMBERS
OF THE HOUSE.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-01-14
MEDICAL NOTICE.
nOCT. ROBT. MARTIN, late of Indian
81 ~ l, III

H. Tenders his professional services to the
Citizens of Burlington and the surrounding
country, in all the various branches Of the
profession.
He has been twenty years a practitioner
in the western States and he trusts that an
extensive acquaintance with all the prevalent
diseases of the West, will at once entitle him
to the confidence Of the public, and a liberal
share of patronage. lie has devoted much
of his time to the diseases of women and
children, and to diseases of a delicate char;lc-
ter. He has a good stock of pure unadult-
Grated medicines selected expressly for his
own practice. He will be found at the Of
fee of Doct. james Davis on jefferson Street
near the river, where he will attend to all
calls, in the line Of his profession.
Burlington, July %, 1910. s
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-01-14
SALE OF LOTS.

IN THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON IL T.
3 N accordance with the provisions of the act
a of Congress approved March Sd, 1887, the
under mentioned town Lots in the town oi
Burlington Iowa Territory, will be exposed to
Public Sale to the highest bidder, commencing
on Monday the LIST day of February, 1S41, and
continuing until they are sold, to wit:
Lots No. 1923, 1874, 325, 35s, $50, 632 a,
636 b, 1863, 933 e, 944 f, 944 e, and 979 C, and
to which no certificates of presumption were
granted by the Commissioners appointed un.
der said act.
Also, the following Lots, the certificates OF
presumption to which were granted and issued
illegally by the Commissioners above referred
to, and in consequence the claims of persons
to them have been rejected by us; provided
the claimants shall, by themselves, or their
agents duly authorized, file in this Office, pre-
vious to the day of sale, REIMBURSEMENT oil
all claims to presumption, or all parties in
each contested claim shall file a similar relin
qushment, to wit b
Lots and parts of Lots from No. 1, to 996
including all up to that number not other
wise specified in this advertisement.
Also the following Lots the claimants hav
ing forfeited their right to presumption BIZ
non-entry to wit:
Lots No. $50, asa, 541, eli, 1854, Cos, 74O
i'll, 765, el2, and 8l3
A. C. DODGE. Register.
Y. 7. VAN ANTWERP. Receiver.
Land Office at Burlington, /. L.
Oct 9th, 1910.
N. B.-The 8 Bloomington Herald am
" Iowa Sun" will please insert this adver
tisement unit, day Of Sale and forward thei
bills to the Land Office ut Burlington.