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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
MIR. GRANGER.

During the session of Congress of 1866,
as will be seen by reference to the House
Journal, page e76, the following resolution
was discussed and passed-Mr. Granger vot.
ing in the affirmative.
Resolved, That Congress possesses no
Constitutional authority to interfere in any
way with slavery in any of the States in this
confederacy.
A correspondent Of the Richmond Wing,
in repelling the Islander that Mr.. G., would
favour the Abolitionists, writes from WASH
ington under dato of 18th February, as fol-
lows -
81 had heard the charge (Abolitionism,) so
often reiterated against Mr.. Granger, that /
determined this morning to ascertain, by ac-
tual inspection of his speeches heretofore
made In Congress-, the truth or falsity of the
charge. find, upon examination, that his
opinions upon the subject are Identical what
those of thousands of Southern men of both
political parties. He believes in the abstract
right Of petition-so does Mr.. Clay. He is
opposed to all interference by Congress with
slavery in the District of Columbia or else
where. He expresses even the strongest
doubts whether Congress has any power I'M
der the Constitution to legislate on the sub
ject at all. He goes even farther than many
Of the best and most patriotic men of Virgin
la. Mr.. Van Buren, said he would not feel
himself safe in pronouncing that Congress
had not the power to abolish slavery in the
District of Columbian and. yet he, forsooth,
was "a Northern man with Southern feelings.
Now what is Mr.. Granger!"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
Mr.. Preston of South Carolina.

The Enquirer is modest enough to require
this gentleman to resign his seat in the Sem
ate, as no does not represent the majority of
South Carolina! Where was his memory
when he made the requisition! Where was
his discretion? Does MIR. Wright represent
the majority of New York-Ruel Williams
Maine-Perry Smith Connecticut-Buchan-
an and Sturgeon Pennsylvania-Alfred Cuth-
bert Georgia-Robert j. Walker Mississippi
Nicholas and Mouton Louisiana-William
Allen and Benjamin Tappan Ohio-Anderson
and Nicholson of Tenn All these are Who
States represented by Loco Foco Senator's
Wing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

bill to increase the compensation for the
tuition ofpoor children passed second read
ing in the House of Delegates on the 23rd.
The sum allowed by the bill is five cents
day. The increase " as advocated by Mes.
srs. Gregory, Butts, and McCue.
On the same day, the House went into
Committee Of the whole on the New York
Controversy. Mr.. Coles contcnded that as
there was no mode Of compelling tho Cover
nor of State TO fulfill the obligations of the
Constitution in such case, the power to sur
render fugitives should be transferred to the
Federal Cortland he was therefore for an
application being made to Congress to pro.
vide the proper remedy. Mr.. Bayly was OPP
posed to going before Congress, and preferred
the remedy of inspection laws pointed out in
the report of the Committee. Mr.. Gregory
said he wished time to consider, but he felt
disposed to 60 even farther than the gentle
man from Accomac, (Mr. Bayly,) and would
have voted to prevent any citizen of New
York from recovering debt in any of our
courts. We hope, for the credit of the State,
the gentleman would find few ready to 90
with him.
On Friday, Mr.. Leyburn, from the COM
mittee of schools and colleges, presented a
bill directing the payment of sum of money
to the Visitors of the Virginia Institution for
the education of tho Deaf and Dumb and of
the Blind.
The Speaker submitted communication
from the acting Second Auditor, transmitting
special report from the Virginia Institution
for the education Of the deaf and dumb, and
of the blind, respecting the embarrassed con-
ditlon OF the finances Of that institution, to-
gether with copy Of the proceedings of the
President and Directors Of the Literary Fund,
inviting the attention ofthe General Assem-
bly, to the subject; which, on motion of Mr..
Coleman, was laid upon the table, and order
ed to be printed.
7 Several bills were read second time. and
ordered to be engrossed.
A bill changing the existing laws relative
to Lunatic Asylums, and a bill providing for
the enlargement of the Lunatic Hospitals of
the Commonwealth, and for other purposes,
with clause submitted by Mr.. Crutchfield,
by way of ryder, have passed the House of
Delegates.
On Friday the bill $40 provide for the
construction Of a turnpike road from the town
OF Newbern to the Tennessee line" was or
dered to third reading by large majority.
There was little goea.humored sparring be-
tween Messrs. Goodson "a warm friend of
the BILL and Gregory.
On Thursday, the Committee of Courts of
Justice was, on Mr.. Mays motion, discharp-
ed from the business of re-apportioning tho
Representation of the Legislature. 1t SEEM
ed agreed on all hands, that there was no time
left, during the present session, to do justice
to that subject.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

had improved. The demand was good. A.
merican flour in bond sold at 25s. Cd. to 2Gs
The news has had very little effect on the
markets here. Stocks are about the Same ns
yesterday. The cotton market is a little
frmer.
The ship Washington, from Canton, is be-
low, and may bring later news. Her day Of
sailing was September 23d. The dates from
Chusan via London are to October LIST. Her
news will either confirm tho Geographic ac-
counts, or refute il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

1J-Wo are requested by d. w. PATERSON,
Esq to say, in consequence of some supposed
misunderstanding of his card of last week
that if the nominees of each party accept, and
become candidates, he ,ciN not interfere but
II tho nominee on either side declines, the
other shall have company or at least compe-
tltlon for seat in the next Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

TIE Currency.--The collector of the Ma
tional lntelligencer in the States of Tennes-
see, Mississippi, and Alabama, furnishes All
account to the editors of losses sustained on
Bank notes received in the course of his COL
lections, which gives most melancholy pic
ture, indeed, Of the "better currency prom
ised us by Gen. Jackson and his party. The
amount collected was ss,615, and the loss by
exchange 1920.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

The Hon. r. +. Barbour, one of the As
sociate Judges of the Supreme Court Of the
United States, died in Washington on Thurs
day night last.-'The Intelligencer says he
was in his usual health, and more than usual
ly cheerful, at the time of retiring to bed
at 10 o'clock, and the next morning was found
in his bed lifeless sorpse.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

The Philadelphia Banks.-The Senate Bill,
legallzing the suspension, for forty days, was
taken up in the Pennsylvania House Of Rep
rcsentatives on Saturday, and for the present
postponed, upon an intimation that the COM
n,ittee on Banks, were preparing a general
bill which would prevent the necessity of ac-
ton on temporary expedient.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

Welearn from the Enquirer that on Thurs
day night the Wing members of the Legis-
lature held meeting to consult upon can
didate for the U. S. Senate, without taking
any question upon the nomination. Messrs.
Giimer, Upshur, Archer, and Witcher were
respectively brought upon the tapis.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
FLORIDA.

A letter from Florida, published in the Sa-
vannah Georgian, states that Tiger W'arrio,
and his party of seventy-two Indians (sur-
prised some time since by Col. Rley,) have
faithfully given themselves up and gone to
Tampa. Col. Worth and Col. Harvey were
operating in the Everglades with fair pros.
pect of success-their mode of fighting tho
Indians showing them to be we'll acquainted
with their business.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
BOTEroURT DISTRICT CoNvEN-
TION.

The Convention to nominate Wing cam
didate to DO run for Congress in the District
composed Of the counties Of Augusta, AllOgha-
NY, Botctourt, Rockbridge. Roanoke, Mont
gomery, Floyd and Pulaski, met in Buchan-
an on this, the Oath day of February, 1871,
In pursuance Of adjournment.
Tho Convention was called to order by
Gen. Edward Watts tho president.
The Secretary proceeded to call tho names
Of Delegates appointed to the Convention g.
the following persons were found to be in at
tendance as delegates from their respective
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

The Boston Atlas states that no Wing Ed
ltor Of that city is candidate for the 'Spoiis.
I'VE are glad to hear it, as we regret to
learn that two Of the New York editors arc.
Both Of them we hope will be disappointed.
We go for thorough divorce Of federal pat
ronage from the press.-Lynch5urg Vng'n.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
CATHOLIC BISHOPS.

The Catholic Herald says 1--WE have
heard from source entitled to credit that
Papal Bulls have been received appointing
the Rev'd. Mr.. Richard Whelan, to be Bishop
of Richmond, Va. and the Revd. DR.. John j.
Chance, President of st. Mary's College,
Baltimore, to be irst Bishop of the newly
created See, of Natchez, Mississippi"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
The Harrisburg correspondent of the Phil

TIC IIdrr1sDu19 correspondent OF Inc Fhl1-
adelphia Gazette says
"Whatever law may be passed in relation
to the Banks, of ono thing | feel we'll assur-
ed, to wit: that no partiality will be shown
one Institution over another. The friends OF
the United States Bank may be easy on that
point
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

The radical locos held a meeting before
the State House in Philadelphia, on Thurs
day, and regularly read out of the party
Messrs. Geo. M. Dallas, Peter Hay, and
John X. Kane.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

Gen. Harrison left Richmond on the 23rd
for Petersburg, and Berkeley, the seat of his
nativity. He was to return thence immedi-
ately to Washington.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

An act has passed the Legislature of Ma.
ryland authorizing an increase of tolls on the
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

G(The crowd at Washington to witness
the Inauguration, which takes place this day,
was expected to be immense. Great prepa-
rations were made by the citizens to accom-.
modate visiters.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

~ Col. r. b. Corbin, of Caroline, has
boen nominated by the Wings of that district
for Congress. 1t is thought that Mr.. Speak
or Hunter, who is in a state of "6efweenitv, ~
as regards the present political parties, will
be taken up by the Locos.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
MIR. FOX TO MR.. FORSYTH.
Wdshington, jan. 90, IS4I

Sra: ] am Instructed to represent to you
that the attention of her Majesty's Govern
ment has been seriously directed to the case of
certain African negroes, found on board the
Spanish ship "Amistad"-the same persons
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

~ An Agricultural paper, called the
"Southern Planter" has been commenced in
Richmond, by Charles T. Bolts, Esq. to be
published monthly, at the price of one dollar
a year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

AT the special election held in Louisa on
Thursday last, we understand the Van Buren,
candidate succeeded by majority Of about
$50 over his competitor, Mr.. Melton, Wing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

~ MIR. Crittenden has again introduced
his bill to prevent the interference of Federal
officers in elections. 1t seems to meet with
no greater favour than it did before from the
Van Buren, party.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

u We learn from the Richmond papers
that Gen. Harrison, while in that city, spoke
freely of his intention 10 call an extra ses-
sion of Congress-probably in May.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

Jacob w. Miller, Esq. (Whig) has been
elected U. S. Senator from New Jersey, in
the place of Mr.. Wall.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

Gen1. Harrison met with a cordial recep-
ton at Petersburg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
MIR. FORSYTH TO MIR. FOX.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

| Washington, Feb. 1, I841.
| SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter of the Goth ult., in which
you state that you are instructed to represent
to me that the attention ofHer Majesty's Gov
eminent has been seriously directed to the
case OF the negroes of the Spanish ship GA
mstad," with the anxious hope that the Pres
ident of the United States will feel himself
empowered to take such measures in their
hehalf as will secure to them the possession
of their liberty.
Viewing this communication as an evil
| dence OF the benevoence of Her Maiesty's
Goyernment-under which aspect alone it
could be entertained by the Government of
the United States-I proceed, by the direction
OF the President, to make, in reply, few Oh
servatlons suggested by the topics Of your
letter. The narrative presented therein of the
circumstances which brought these negroes to
our shores is satisfactory evidence that Her
Malesty's Government is aware that their in
PRODUCTION did not proceed from the wishes or
directions of the Government of the United
States. A formal demand having been made
by the Spanish Minister for the delivery Of
The vessel and property, including the me-
| groes on board; the grounds upon which il
| Is based have become the subject Of investiga-
ton before the judicial tribunals of the coun.
try, which have not yet pronounced their fl
nal decision thereupon. You must be aware,
sir, that the Executive has neither the
power nor the disposition TO control the
proceedings of the legal tribunals when
acting within their appropriate jurisdiction
With regard to the other considerations pre-
sented by you in behalf Of the negroes Of the
''Amistad," have to remark that it is not
understood that the facts upon which they are
founded are admitted by the Minister of Her
Catholic Majesty; and this Government would
with great reluctance, erect itselfinto a tribu-
ma! to investigate such questions between two
friendly sovereigns. If, however, these facts
arc established, they cannot be without their
force and effect in the proper time and place.
You have doubtless observed, from the cor
respondence published i'm Congressional
document, thatit is the intention of the Span
ish Minister to restore these negroes, should
their delivery to his Government be ordered
TO the Island Of Cuba, whence the vessel in
which they were found sailed; where they
will be placed under the protection Of the
Government of Spain. 1t is there that ques-
tons arising under the Spanish laws and the
treaties Of Spain with Great Britain may be
appropriately discussed and decided and
where afull opportunity will be presented to
the Government of Her Majesty the Queen Of
GREAT Britain to appeal to the treaty stipula-
'ion applicable to the subject of your letter.
laval myself ofthis occasion to renew to-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT
BRITAIN.

Correspondence betaceen The British Minister 10
the United States and The Secretary of State
0fMe United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

From Augusta.
John G. Sewers,
Geo Eskridge,
VIM. B. Kayser,
John X. Moore,
James Bell,
Thos. J. Niche,
Alox.>R. Givons,
John McCue,
Hugh G. Guthrie,
Addison Hyde,
Jacob Roller,
James McKamy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

sideration.
JOHN FORSYTH.
Henry ST EPHrN Fox, Esq. &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
From BofefourS.

EFOsR OOtCtOoTss
Thomas Shanks,
+. Il. Anderson,
John N. Johnston,
Charles Il. Beele,
Micajah Pendleton,
John s. Wilson,
Joseph G. Pitzer,
Michael Thrasher,
Geo. p. 'rayloe,
John Shirley,
Mich. Wrightsman,
DIR. Michael Hines,
isaac Haynes,
A. p. Eskridge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-04-12

Bryant and Brotonson again. The Star is dis
satisfied with our attempt to do Mr.. Bryant Of the
N. Y. Eve. Post, the justice which the former pa
per thought due to him. The dissatisfaction a.
rises because we associated Mr.. Brownson's name
and agrarian doctrines with the Van Buren, party,
when, as the Star AYERS, Mr.. Brownson never
designed TO attach these doctrines to that party.
We should really he glad TO suit the Star, 80 we
will try again, thus; Mr.. Brownson holds to agra
rian doctrines while holding these doctrines and
publicly sustaining them land ably,too said Mr.
Bryant's Eve. Post,) he was employed as speech
maker or electioneerer at lOcofoco meetings and
for such services, or for other reasons, he was
paid with an Office under Mr.. Van Buren,. These
IRE simple jacis. We leave others to infer wha
they please.
The Patriot and the Spiri, Of the Age may TAXI
this an answer to their complaints.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-04-12
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.

Our correspondent encloses the following cir
cular which was Issued on Sunday night, and
writes that the Hon. Mr.. Ewing, Secretary of the
Treasury, lies i'll at his boarding house.-.N Y.
Herald.
WASHINGTON, April A. 1871.
Tie circumstances in which we placed by
the death OF the President, rendes il Indispensable
for u.s. in The recess of Congress- and in the alb
seuce of the Vice President, to make arrange :
menis for the funeral solennities, Having con-
suited with the inuily and personal friends off
deceased, we have concluded that the funeral be
solemnized on Wednesday the 9TH inst. at IL
o'clock. The religious services to be performed
according 10 the usage of the Episcopal Church,
| in which church the deceased most usually wor-
shipped. The body to be taken from, the Presi-
dents House to the Congress hurying ground ac-
companied by military and civic procession,
and deposited in the receiving tomb.
| The military arrangements 10 he under the ti-
rection of Majo, Gcneral Macomb, the General
Commanding in Chief the Army of the Uaned
States and Major General Walter Jones, of the
Militia of the District of Columbia.
Commodore Morris, the senior Captain in ,e
Navy new in the city, TO have the direction of the
nav al arrangement.
The Marshall of the District to have the dice
ton Of The civic procession, assisted 10y the Mayors
of Washington, Georgetown, aud Alexandria, the
Clerk of the Supreme Court Of the United States,
and such other citizens they amy see I'll to Gull
to their aid
John Quincy Adams, ex-President of the Uni
ted States, members of Congress now in the city
or its neighborhood, all the members Of the Dip
lomatic body resident in Washington, and all Off
GERS of Government, and citizens generally, are
invited to attend
And it is respectfully recommended TO the Off
GERS of Government that they wear the usual badge
of mourning.
DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary Of State.
Thomas Ewing, Secretary of the Treasury.
JOHN BELL, Secretary of War.
il CRIrTENpEN, Attorney General.
! FRANcis GRANGER, Postmaster General.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-04-12

Sunday Mails. by an order issued in Februa-
ny last, by the hen) Pos, Master General, the Sun
day mails on The main routes through this state
were discontinued and we learn that similar
arrangement has hecn made ia Dti,cr pmtsaaf the
Union. The reason assigned was ,oant of funds
For better reasons than this we are glad OF the
change. The nation should observe the sabbath
ms well as individusk and we believe thai by
thus doing the nation will be blessed. The Alba
Ivy journal, the Detroit Advertiser, the N. Y
Journal of Commerce. the VI. Chronicle md The
c a.edoniar, have all expressed similar views
Very little, il indeed any thing, would be gained
by our citizens by return TO The old Arrangement
OF Sunday mails BY that arrangement there was
no connection with the Boston mails on the Sab
bath so that, us it regards the most imporan,
mail to our business men, nothing was gained
From New York and South, newspapers and let
tiers Of one day in the week were received on Sun
day instead Of Monday but TO Offset to this, no
N. York papers and very few letters were received
on Tuesday SO on the whole, we can see but o
very slight apology for Sunday mails to our town.
In this matter we give only our own opinion,
and we may not agree with many of the people
interested. We hope that This matter will be con.
sidered by our citizens.