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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05
THE REVENUE BILL.

The House of Representatives (remarks
the National Intelligencer of Saturday, is ac-
curing fresh claims, every day, to the conf
dencc of the country, and of the Wing party
especially, by the steadiness with which it
follows up the policy, recommended by the
Executive, and demanded by the People, of
providing for the immediate wants Of the
Government, guarding against their recur-
renee, and putting the Government in safe
and regular course. This policy was further
advanced towards complete execution yester-
day by the passage to a third reading, in the
Fl. of r., of the bill concerning duties and
drawbacks, (the temporary revenue bill.)-
Considering the majority by which it was
ordered to third reading, there is little rea-
son to doubt but it will pass the House and
be sent to the Senate to day.
This bill provides for the imposition Of a
copper cent. duty on number of articles now
admitted free, or at lower rates than 90 per
cent.
1t appears from the statements laid before
the House from the Treasury Department,
that there were imported free of duty last
year, silks, laces, worsted goods, linnens,
sheetings, wool, animals, and other articles,
to the amount of 1913 ,926,S45. duty of 20
per cent. on this amount would yield reve-
nue. of $4,795, 1863.
OF teas, coiiees, spices, fruits, &c. there
were imported free of duty quantities of sufIi-
cient value 10 produce revenue of 1890,
3I9.
Miscellaneous articles at various rates of
duty under 20 per cent, yielded las. year a
revenue of 1857, 795. Under the new bill,
rating them all at 90 per cent the revenue
from these would be nearly one million.
The Wines imported last year, at various
rates of duty, paid revenue of Sl96,O73. A
20 per cent. duty on the same importations
would produce revenue of $441 1885.
Surprising the importations to remain a.
bout the same as last year, there will there
fore be an increase Of revenue under the new
DILL of about eight millions and half
This bill his no regard to protection, but is
simply what its name implies, bill to raise
revenue.
Mr.. Winihrop's motion for the appoint
ment of select committee, TO sit during the
recess of Congress, for the purpose of taking
evidence at ports ofe ntry in relation to the
operation of the existing tariff laws, which
had passed the House, was reconsidered and
laid on the table. Thus the subject of revi-
sion Of the Tariff is disposed Of for the pre-
sent.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05
CONGRESS-.
THE BANK BILL.

The Bank Bill, having undergone various
amendments, was taken up In the Senate on
Tuesday, for the purpose of being engrossed.
Previous 10 taking Il vote thereon, Mr.. Clay
addressed the Senate, and stated that he had
asccrtained the Bill, inits present shape, would
be lost by Il majority Of ONE VOTE. He pre-
ferred the Bill as it then stood--but the coun.
try wanted a Bank and he was determined
that no obstinate adherence to his own notions
should defeat the reasonable expcctat ions of
the people. He rose, therefore, to offer an a.
mendnent, which he was glad to say would
reconcile conflicting opinions and ensure tho
passage of the Bill. The following amend
ment was then adopted, after an animated de-
bate, iii which it was supported by Mr.. CLAY
and Mr.. PREsToN,and opposed by Mr.. RIvEs,
MIR. CALHOUN, Mr.. WALKER and Mr.. Bucu-
ANAN.
land the said directors may also establish
one or more competent Offices of discount and
deposite In any territory or district Of the u.
States, and in any State, with the assent of
such State; and when established, the said of
lice or offices shall not be removed or with
drawn by the said directors prior 10 the expi-
ration of the charter, without the previous as
sent of Congress: Provided, i'm respect to any
State which shall not, at the first session of
the Legislature thereof held after the passage
oil this act, by resolution or other usual legis-
lative proceeding, Internationally assent or
dissent to the establishment Of such office or
offices within it, the assent of the said State
shall thereafter be presumed; and provided,
nevertheless, that when 1t shall become me-
cessary and proper for carrying into execu-
ton any oil the powers granted in the Consti-
tuition, to establish an office or offices in any
OF the States whatever, and the establishment
whereof shall be directed by law, il shall be
the duty of the said directors to establish
such Office or Offices accordingly"
The Bill was then engrossed by vote of
81 to 25-Messrs. Rives and Archer voting
against it. Two Senators favorable to the
bill were absent, Messrs. Clayton and Hen
derson.
On Wednesday, Mr.. Woodbury. moved the
indefinite postponement OF the bill, which
was negatived, yeas 2l, nays 28-Mr. Hives
and Mr.. Archer both voting against postpone
ment-The question was then taken on the
final passage of the bill, which resulted as
follows:
YEAS.-Messfs. Barrow, Bates, Bayard,
Berrien, Choate, Clay of Kentucky, Dixon,
Evans, Graham, Henderson, Huntington,
Kerr, Mangum, Mcrrick, Miller, Morehead,
Phelps, Porter, Prentiss, Preston, Simmons,
Smith of Indiana, Southland, Tallmadge,
White, Woodbridge-26.
NAIS.-Messrs. Allen, Archer, Benton,
Buchanan, Calhoun, Clay Of Alabama, Full
ton, King, Linn, McRoberts, Mouton, Mich
olson, Pierce, hives, Sewer, Smith of Con-
necticut, Sturgeon, Tappan, Walker, Will
lams, Wright, Woodbury., Young-23.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05

" The Branch of the State Bank of IL
linos, at Jacksonville, was robbed on the
night Of the 18th ult. Of $4,000 in paper,
mostly parent bank notes, $4,000 in gold,
and three or four thousand in specie. The
doors were enierered by false keys. A re-
ward of $4,000 is offered for the detection of
the robbers, and the recovery of the money.
1t is said that the books, papers and evil
dences of debt were cut up and destroyed by
the robbers, but there is no mention Of this
in the advertisement Of the bank.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05

tive are truly grieved to hear of the
death of Passed Midshipman ID. Ross CRAw-
FORD, Of the U. S. Navy. He was drowned
on the Goth ult. in Delaware bay, in noble
effort to save the life of sailor who had fall
en- overheard. Mr.. C.. was son II. HART
LEY CRAWFORD, Commissioner of Indian At
fairs at Washington, and native of Penn
sylvania. He had the reputation of being one
of the best sailors in the service, and few of
his age had done as much duty. He has
left young widow, and large circle of
friends, to lament his untimely end.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05

1--WE regret to learn that some of the
farmers in this county, who have had por-
ton OF their Wheat crop ,hreshed, find the
yield to be not near as good as was expected;
in some instances hardly more than one
third or half. The grain, however, is ge-
nerally of a pretty fair quality, and we shall
still have enough, we trust, TO meet all pro-
bable demands upon us.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Great Western arrived at New York
on the 29th of July, with London papers of
the 18th. The most important political in
teiligence is the certain defeat of the Wing
Melbourne Ministry, and the success of Sir
Robert Peele and his party, III the late cleo
tons for members of Parliam ent, by ma
jority of about sixty. The Conservatives
are said to have good many abstractionists
among them, however, which will weaken
them on many questions. O'Connell lost
his seat in Dublin, but succeeded, by ousting
friend, in having himself returned from
Meath. 1t is alleged that there never was
before as much corruption in an election
that millions Were expended by both parties :,
in efforts to bride and influence voters.
The continental news is of no interest.
The weather in England was rather unfa-
vorable for the harvest, and there had been
an advance on Flour at Liverpool to 1916,
and 24s. In consequence of this news,
Flour has taken rise in our cities.-ln N ew
York it is bringing SIS GO So Sand at
Baltimore SIS GO.
AS Robert Peele is to be the future Prcmi-
er of Great Britain, it may be interesting to
know what his views are about the United
States. In his speech at Tamworth, while
canvassing that borough for reelection, he
held the following language:
"One OF the best consumers we have for
our manufactures are the United States of A.
merica a country with which 1 trust we
shall long maintain the intimate relationship
of friendship and peace. Great cheers. J.
And, gentlemen, ] do hope that neither coun.
try-that nor this--will be mad enough to
quarrel about boundary line, when peace
can he preserved without detriment to the
honor of either: for the preservation of Ma
tonal honor should be always the first consi-
/ deration. And / do further hope that the
good sense and moderation of both countries
will avert any quarrel between the two ma
tions, who boast of d common origin, who
! speak the same language, and between whom
any collision could not take place without
materially affecting the warm, the best inter-
ests of humanity all over the globe"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05

The Corn crop is remarkably promising in
this county while the country from the up
per edge of Shenandoah down to the Potomac
has been suffering under 4 severe drought
Tor four or five weeks past, here, and in
Rockingham, it has been quite seasonable,
and we doubt whether there ever was a pro-
mise of richer harvest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05
The Washington Madisonian, speakinp Of

The Washington Madisonian, speaking of
the United States Bank Bill which recently
passed the Senate, says:
I'VE are informed on good authority, that
bill for the charter of Fiscal Bank of the
United States. located in the District of Co
lumbia, containing the provision requiring
the assent OF the States for the establishment
of branches, would have met Gen. Jackson's
appreciation had it been presented to him in
the year 1892
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05

T5-lt is thought by some that Congress
may adjourn by the 18th of this month but
the National Intelligencer is of the opinion
tina, it will not conclude its labors before the
10th of September.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05

Money matters are represented to be very
easy in New York--ditto Philadelphia
Good security is all that is required in either
city. In New York the milionaires are
scocked and prirncd' for the twelve million
government loan.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, IS41.

aJ-The bill to establish a Fiscal BANK
OF THE UNITED STATES, it will be seen
has passed the Senate. There is no doubt
OF its passage by the House-and, we think,
as little doubt that it will be approved by
the President.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05
LYNCH LAW.

Lynch law is a law If blood. Its deci-
slons III some instances have the show of
justice to slightly palliate its deeds of MUIR
der. But at the recent outbreak in kcnluc-
Ky, we are shocked beyond measure. 1t is
the most unwarrantabe act that has ever
been perpetrated liz the name of the bloody
monster. Let 10 man talk to US of the re-
spectability of some of the parties concern
ed. They have the blood of the murdered
men In their skirts. The great rivers of the
West are not suthaient to wash away the
stain. Nor can the fragrant flowers of their
fertile land obscure the scent of blood that
Will go with them 10 their graves.
The public press, the many-mouthed press,
that speaks for the whole nation--d press
that is bound to keep our escutcheon as a
People unsullied, should issue it's anathemas,
one and all, against this damning deed.
1t will plant in many thought!ess heart
that entered this blody list without reflection,
pang that time can never remove. We
would not, for all the wealth Of every man
concerned in the assault, have the thought
upon onr dying pillow that we even remotely
helped in this deed of infany. We take
this resolute stand that we may set men to
thinking. The public mind must be purified
and the public morals kept up to standard
that will not allow man to rashly take the
vengeance of the laws in his own hands,
The blush of shame may not mantle upon
LYNcHER's cheek when he perpetrates the of
fence, but in due season the whips of con-
science will lash him most severely when he
may seek most fervently for repose. We say
to every man who participated in this work
| of death
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05

The seventh edition of Mr.. Stevens sin
cidents of travel in Central America" is
published. 1t is thought that ten thousand
copies will have been sold before the end of
the year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05

II is said that the agents Of several English
Bankers are now in this country, with au-
thority to take part of the new Government
Loan of SI2,000,O0O.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05

The Wheat crops in Illinois and Wiscon.
sin are represented to have been unusually
productive this season.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05
"INonsieur Tonson come aenin ~

"Nonsieur Ionson come again!''
Col. Joe Watkins, after years of rambling
in the far West, has re-appeared upon the
Goochland boards, and presided lately over
Locofoco Indignation meeting.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05
Go 10 your bosom
KNOCK thers; aud ask your heard what it doth kno,

Knock there; aud ask your heart what it dot, know.
Every violation of this kind shakes the sta
bility of law. HANNAH was hanged upon his
own gallows. RoBEsPiERRE fell under the
hands of those he had taught to murder in cold
blood. Let every man who aided in the Ken
lucky lynching beware. They have not only
wronged their country, but themselves and
their children. Other Iynehers may ere long
lie in wait for them -.fmericnn Sentinel
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-08-05
The New York correspondent of the Mad

soniaD writes
The Custom House Investigation Commit
tee will not, understand, close its scrutiny
for ten days yet. The testimony taken al.
ready covers 400 large folio pages. Mr..
HoyT has not yet been OH the stand. Some
Of the revelations are startling, but am not at
liberty TO speak out yet. | reckon the Sub
Treasury as device for the safe Keeping of
the public money will be pretty essentially
Iiddled when the evidence is printed. More
oor,
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

than fifteen mail bags were found cut open,
ri1ed and secreted under an old out building.
Money and other property were missing from
the mails about this time, To the amount of hall
a million or a million of dollars, Of which &c.
500 were found in Braddee's hay NOV, and
other items paid away by him were recovered,
though much is yet missing. He was held to
bail in the sum of $4,000, and continued at
large from January to May 1s4l. When his
trial came on. he chartered a steamboat and
brought more than one hundred witnesses, a dis
lance Of 10 miles, triumphantly b~oasting on his
way, that he had those who would swear him
out of hill, if already there, and he had secured
the services Of no less than seven lawyers.
He was met on the part of the prosecution,
by about an equal number of witnesses sum-
moned by the United States, from St. Louis,
Louisville, Cincinnati, Wheeling. New York,
Boston, Washington city, and other places,
eighteen mutilated mail. bags were exhibited
upon the floor ofthe court room, and thousands
of dollars of his stolen treasure placed upon
the table. The mail bags and portions of the
money were identified, the stealing proved,
guilt established and sentence pronounced
notwithstanding extensive subornalisn had
been resorted 10. and the most alarming perjury
perpe.rated in his behalf.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

! dated, and the restoration of the constitution
of 1924 is insisted on a sine qua non. The
present movement may therefore be consider.
ed as a revival of the old Federal party. In
carrying forward the work of reform, numer.
GUS auxiIiaries will no doubt be drawn from
various quarters. An idle and vicious popula-
ten, like that of Mexico, furnishes a large fab-
bic that are ever ready to join in enterprises
that hold forth the prospect of gain or novelty.
The administration of BUsrAMENTE is in bad
odor among the people, from the uniform bad
success which has attended it, and the disgrace
and losses the Republic has in consequence
sustained. The dissatisfaction from these
causes is extensive, and the disconnected in
Mexico constisute q numerous and powerful
class belonging to both political parties, who
deplore the mischiefs which mismanagement
and disagreement have superinduced, and
are ready to take up arms in favor of revolu-
ton for the sake of a change, which they think
cannot be for the worse.
Among the adventures who have embark
ed in the enterprise, for the purpose of better
ing their fortunes, is the noted SANTA ANNA.
He has, says the Bulletin, dismissed the enmi.
ty to Federalism which once instigated him to
the murder of one its most heroic champions,
Gen. MExIA, and he now processes for the
cause an enthusiasm only equallcd by the Bit
terness of his previous luminosity. What the
designs of the arch hypocrite are can readily
be conjcctured. Perhaps it would be for the
good of Mexico if those designs are realized.
Her ignorant, degraded, and enSlaved popula-
ton are unfit for freedom, and despotism in its
most abominable forms is to be preferred to an
archy. Whoever triumphs in the pending
controversy, whether SANTA ANNA or BUsTA-
MENTE. it to be expected that the military
chieftain will rivit faster the chains thai bind
his country TO degradation and slavery.
National In~teNigencer.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.

The late arrival, says the New Orleans Bull
letin of the 9th ultimo, from Mexico, indi.
Gates the rapid progress of the revolution. If
reliance can be placed upon the accounts re.
ceived, there is but little doubt of the subver.
sion of the existing Government. Whether
the change will be better for the country NAV
well be considered a debatable question. tho
1t is hardly to be imagined that things can be
IN a worse state than they have been. The
principles avowed by the insurgents ara dee;
oeoiy OF Federal Character. Csntalism !, =.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

GREAT FIRE IN BARRE, MAss.-Thirteen
hundred gallons of spiritous liquors were lately
burnt on the green in Barre. The liquors con.
stltuted the stock Of several retailers who prom.
lsed to give up the business of selling on con.
dltIon tina, the temperance people would paw for
what they had on hand.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF DR. BRApDEE.-
Perhaps the most extraordinary case on record
is the recent ose in Uniontown, Pa, of DR..
John F. Bradlee, for robbing the U S. Mail.
II is without parallel. The doctor was eniov.
ing o quack medical practice, worth from e5,.
600 to $4,000 a year. He was suspected.
arrested, his premises searched, and ne less
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23
W NJ. UPF1ANI, FTtSI1eHl.
I,aapas ssa II p: Presidents.
Q b. BiLt u; sLA8hE Secretaries,

HoS. EPaRAiM II. FOSTER OF TENNESSEE
We find in the Nashville papers of the 2lst uIt..
a letter from the thirteen opposition members of
the Senate (being a maj 'rity o that oody) to Hon.
E. IL. Foster, asking his opinion on the meas
ures passed at The late Extra Session OF Congress.
AID giving him 10 uneIstand that unless his an
swFr was satisfactory they shosld oppose any
elec,ioa 10 fiji the two vacant seats in the n s
Senate. The Nashville Wing of tile 22d cen.
tain: Mr. Fosters reply, and he treats heir in
sul'ing and crafty epist'e in The way il deserves.
1t Is veil known that the wings have but a bare
majority on JOINT ballot in ihe Legislature of
Iennessee, ana me game OF the opposition Sem
lots as long as possible, in the hope that BY some
management they may get 10 at l|asoone other
own party. Hence, in order 10 put some BOT, OF
face upon the taaI!r, they AaEs hit upon tbs no.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

A man in a state of intoxication attemp-
ted to go OH board the steamboat Belle. on
Friday evening, but being refused on &C.
count Of his situation, he went ashore, and
this morning was found drowned in the
dock. He came up from n. York a few
days since, and stated that he belonged i'll
Brooklyn. He had with him twelve boxes
of smoking pipes, eleven Of which are now
remaining. He was decentiy buried by
the authorities Of the town. His name is
unknown. IN. Haven paper.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23
HAPPY MARRIAGEs.-The following oflcia
statement is from an English paper

MIcHIeAN.-The recent election has resulted
in The triumph of the opposition. They make a
clear sweep and have elected their Governor and
1t. Governor, and carried both branches Of the
legislature by large majorities. The editor of the
Detroit Advertiser having heard of the election
of one wing 10 the House, refuses TO believeit!
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

A o IDEA.-The legislature passed at
their recent session a bill providing for the
purchase ofbibles for the state Library
1t may be hoped that future legislatures
will enact none but moral laws, having the
code 80 near at hand.-.Mercury.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

HENRY CLAY.-lt seems 10 be no longer of
doubt that this distinguished son Of Kentucky
intends to resign his seat in the Senate of the
United States, at the commencement of the
session. Enfeebled health, requiring the rem
ovating air Of a southern cline and a sea voy-
age, is, we regret TO learn. the immediate cause
of this step. The regrets OF the whole country
will follow Mr.. Clay in his retirement, and ibe
warm wishes Of million, of freemen for his
speedy restoration will accompany him in his
proposed trip TO the West Indies.
Albany Daily Adr.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

IMPROVEMENT IN SHINGLING. 1t is well
known that shingles Decay around the uall,
owing to the penetration of water by the
nail hole. A Mr.. Bowman of Brswnville.
Pa, has successfully applied a cheap and
easy remedy for this defect. 1t is simply
to dip the point of each nail, as it is driven,
into white lead ground in oil, just as taken
from the keg. The lead adhering TO the
point, is forced up as the nail passes in.
completely filling up the hole, and as the
head of the nail is imbedded in the paint,
the penetration Of the wafer and conse-
quent corrosion of the nail head is effectu-
ally prevented. II is stated that the pro-
gress Of the workmen is very little retard-
ed by the operation, and that a key of 25
lbs. will answer for len thousand shingles.
The same process will Go for sideing or
weather boarding, and indeed in every in
stance where the nail is exposed 10 the
weather.