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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-14
New YoRK, May IL, 1S41.

The Religious and Moral Anniversaries are
now being held in our City. The American
Temperance Union, the American Sunday
School Union, the two National Ant-Slavery
Societies, the Foreign Evangelical Society, the
Female Moral Reform Society, and Young
Mems National Temperance Convention, were
held yesterday-three or four of them in the
evening. All the Religious and Temperance
Associations appear TO meet with great success
and encouragement. The American Tempe
rance Union is doing especially well, and with
out taxing the public heavily. Its whole expen-
SEES last year were under $4,000, of which Mr.
E. C. Delavan gave $4,000, and the books, &C.,
sold, brought 81, 12S The Young Mems Tenn
perance Convention was rather failure. and
resolution proposing the formation of Young
Mems National Temperance Society had not
been adopted when the Convention adjourned.
| The two National Anti-slavery societies had
considerable to say-a good deal of it in abuse
| of each other The old one advocates the eaua
rights Of all men, &C., and includes those Abo-
litionists who deprecate resistance to evil and
oppose all Human Government This one is
averse to political action as an Abolition party
The other is to nominate candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President to-day have not
deemed the matter Of sufficient importance to
send reporter for the result
The Female Moral Reform Society held full
meeting last evening. Receipts from all sources
last year, ,548, all spent but So Not mu Oh
was done.
The American Tract Society held its anniver-
IL. c W @
Receipts during the past year, S9s, 1862 of which
1921 were for publications sold. II has
printed during the past year A ,436,7l0 volumes
and tracts, or 95,95s,5o0 pages. II has printed
in all 1898, $50 volumes, and 57,7S562l tracts
making l,l22,252,s4l pages.
Two or three other societies hold their ami
yersaries to-day.
Our new Corporation was organized, and The
Mayor sworn in yesterday. Elijah f. Purdy
was re elected President of the Board of Alder
men, and Thomas r. Lee was chosen President
of the Board of Assistants The minor officers
were all re-appointed. Jonathan ID. Stevenson
(diids Jarvis) the Titus Oats of the Glentworth
Conspiracy, was chosen Collector Of Arrears Of
Taxes, vice CLARKsoN CRoLIus removed. Col.
1ioHuS was tHc oHiJ H'S Hii ~ oh'e ny Jul
late Corporation, and | rejoice that he is at
length permitted to illustrate the tolerance of
Loco-focoism.
The er-Hon. CHARLES f. Mitchell is prob
ably now on his way TO this city. The Govern
or has sent requisiton for him, and il is under
stood he willb given up.
Nothing certain from the steamship Parsl-
DENT The rumor sent you on Sunday (and
which see did not reach you in season for
your lasD that she had reached Bermuda, proves
unfounded. IL is believed, however, that she
was seen by Capt Bowman of the British
barque Recovery on the 9Th March, about 1870
miles North OF the Western Isles. That is the
only chance for her Iii certain that she is not
on the coast Of Newfoundland
Yours HAROLD,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-14

ELLIOTS DIPLOMATIC CODE in vols.
IL octave, containing the Treaties and Conventions
Of tn, United States with Foreign Powers since 1850
giving also the Judicial decisions points connect
ed with Foreign Relations giving also complete
summary Of the Laws Of Nations from the works Of
Urequefort tVattc Martens, Ward, Lord Coke,
Chancellor Kent, Judge Story and others.
A few copies just received and for sale by
may IA +. TAYLOR
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-14

we learn that Dr. Dyot has been psrdoned and dis
charged from the Eastern penitcntiary in accordance
with the petition to the Governor of numerous citizens
The unerpired time of the Drs sentence is we
believe, about eighteen months
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-14

The Hon. Mr. Gushing, ofMassachusetts, has beer
invited to public dinner by the Democratic Republi
cans Of Portsmouth, N. II.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-14

SuB.TREAsuaY AT ST.. LOUIS BuRNT.-A destructive
fire occurred at ST. Louis the morning Of the 81 inst
by which the sub-Treasury building was consume J,
but the money and papers saved Entire loss SO 900
Insured $4,000
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-14
TO CORRESPONDENTS

Some Communications for the Madisonian must lie
for the editors inspection who is absent but
is expected to return next week.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-14
STATE OF CONNECTICUT.

This State is free from debt has public school
fund of ,Oc0 900, yielding annual income ofll3
600; the annual expenses Of the government do not
exceed $4,000; its statute legislation Of 200 years
makes only one volume; and has 40 600 militia
Huzza for the land Of steady habits.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-14
A retrospect.

The history Of this whole matter is briefly as fol-
lows; These men--(we put the Jackson and Van
Buren, administrations ogethcr) took the rens of gov
eminent when the nation was in a highly prosperous
state; they made war on the currency which no com.
"'ie'a na'ion like ours, can bear; they tempered in
various orms and by various empirical expctlients,
with tins HE blood of nations health; and they at
last made the profoundes, attainment in their folly and
political ianaicism by giving the to the
nations distress in the scheme OF the Sub treasury
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-14
Hypothetical.

But how Secretary of the Treasury can be vind-
Gated for mistakes in facts and figures as matter of
history, Is beyond our comprehension. We mean on.
" IN the eoneeatmen and Misrepresentation of facts
hese have been so abundanty in evidence before
Congress, are 50 well known that il would hardly
seem necessary TO cite instances. We will however
do enough to justify the suggestion.
Illustrations.
Mr.. Woodbury. says, in his last annual repor, q II
Is believed that the ordinary expenses of Isil ought
60 fall millions below those of 1910. u1 ns the
pensions have diminished by deaths; (2,) fewer In
dians remain to be removed; go several expensive
public buildings have been mostly finished; and a \
hostilities with the Seminoles must be nearer TO
close"
These statements are principally based upon facts
and figures, all Of which were in the Secrctary's pos
session. And he tells Congress the country the
world, that F" some millions" may be abaied from the
expenses Of 1871, in comparison of 1910, by these
causes.
We know not whether Mr. Woodbury. had been
praying for the death of pensioners to rid the country
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-14

Under this operation, the national revenues have
dwindled down from $40 100000 year, the highest
poin, attained in our prosperity 10 less than 80 oo0-
"oo, and the revenues from land sales alone from 2l
oo,ooo to S3,0Oo,0o0. The wealth and prosperity Of
the people in their private pursuits have fallen OF in
like proportion, and by the same causes. No govern
ment and no people could stand such reverse, all
brought about In the short space of five years. the
seeds Of which were all sown within the limits Of ten
years.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-14
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Mr.. Woodbury. told the people for all his official
documents seem to have been made up for popular ef
feet not for the practical of government he told
the people, that he thought 20,OOO,0O0 dollars
would do for 1si0 Nevertheless after shutting
oil large items amounting TO millions in the future
which ought to have been provided for last year. after
suspending appropriations in other large amounts for
vitality important pubic vije.,s scarcely less than
millions in all and after putting in check sundry ap
phcaions for large dues from the Army Engineers
department, and other quarters the actual expenditures
Tor the objects comprehended in his estimate of 800
OooooO, were scarcely less than s2i, 900 OOOl If
therefore, he felt compelled TO risk such statements
when he himself and those associated with him Ind 10
manage the difficulties resulting therefrom as choice
of evils, Is II Incredible that in his estimates for an od
ninistration which he was probably not unwilling 10
see embarrassed in all possible FORMS he should fall SO
many millions below what would be necessary TO
on the government Even if he had been never so
kind in his disposition towards those who were TO sue
coed him and his friends having got into those errors
by years of deception practsed the public was -
possible to get out One act of fraud, private or pub
lie leads TO thousand others TO sustain il and the
deeper in the greater the difficulties
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
Terms Of the Spectator.

0J-THE SPECTATOR is published, once
n week, by KENTON HARPER, at Two
DoLLARs year, if paid in advance, or Two
DoLLARs AND FIFTY CENTS, if delayed beyond
the expiration OF the year.
No subscription will be discontinued, but at
the option Of the editor, until all arrearages
are paid.
O-ADvEnrrsrMsNrs not exceeding thirteen
lines Of printed matter will DO inserted three
times for one dollar.-Larger advertisements
in tho proportion. A liberal discount
will be made to advertisers by the year.
G~All communications to the editorby mail
must be postpaid.
0-Postmasters are authorized, under the in
s,ructions of tho Post-Offce Department, to
frank all letters to the editors of newspapers
covering money in payment of subscriptions,
and our distant subscribers are earnestly invit-
ed to avail themselves of the facility thus al
forded of making payments.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
HENSM GOODS

purchased underhghly favorable circumstances,
and at very reduced prices for cash-which he
is determined to sell at so small Advance as to
make it the interest of the public to give him a
share of their custom. TO enable him to 10 this,
however, it will be Indispensable that he should
make his sales ENTIRELY FOR CASH, or
such produce as may suit in exchange. He
wishes not to wound the feelings of any, and he
is thus explicit as it is his intention to open no
accounts.
Persons at distance, who were former
ly in the habit of dealing in this place, are ear
nest!y invited to give hima call, as he is satisfied
no can make it an object to them to make their
purchases ofhim, if they have only few dollars
to expend. He assures them there shall be no
deception. His GROCERIES,, he thinks, will
compete with any TO be found in the State.
E- TO his old friends and customers, one
and all, he returns his sincere thanks for their
former patronage, and he would say to them come
and see for yourselves. He believes that most
people are sick and tired Of the credit system,
and he atters himself that it is only necessary to
examine his Goods and prices to satisfy all, that
he could not afford to charge them to any one.
JOHN G.. Sewers.
Staunton, April 8, 1871.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
From the Ncw Orleans Bec. DR. :

Tho following are the particulars Of a shock.
ing and horrible revolt at at sea, by number OF
slaves. They are confirmed by a letter from the
commander Of tho vessel on board Of which the
slaves were embarked
The brig Creole, Captain Enson, Of Richmond,
bound for New Orleans, with a CARGO of tobac-
co, one hundred and tbirty-ive slaves and four or
hve passengers, was on the 18th ut. taken possess
sion oil by the slaves, who rose and mutinied-
killing and wounding several white persons j,
appears that on the 9TH ut. at 8 p. NJ, the brio
was hove to in the belief that she was approach.
ing Abaco The next day, after the passengers
and crew not on duty had retired, a; about past
p. NJ, the slaves mutinie6 and murdered pas
senger named Hewell, owner of "a portion of the
slaves, by sabbing him with bowie knife. They
wounded the captain and one of the hands dam
gerously the chief mate and another of the
hands severely. But little defence coula be
! made, as the victims were totally unprepafed for
an attack, and had but ono nusket on board.
while the slaves were armed with pistols, knives
and biudgeons, made by cutting up hand spikes
There sreason to believe that The whole plot was
arranged before they left Richmond.
Having obtained possession OF the vessel
| they broke open the trunks and ransacked the
| whole cargo. They spared the lives of the mate
| passengers, end part Of the crew, on condition
| they should be taken Immediately to Abaco, ar
English Island. Forced to obey, the crew SCI
sail and arrived at Nassau, ". p, on the 9th ult
| On landing, the American Consul had the cap
| tain and two Of the men Immediately taken or
shore and their wounds dressed, while every at
| tention was paid to the wounded ON board. Til
| Consul likewise requested She Governor Of n
| providence to place guard on board TO proven
The slaves from going ashore, as he well knew
this were not done, ii would be impossible to &c
cure the guilty perpetrators of the murder. Th
request OF the Consul was granted, and IN iuve
ugaton OF the affair was conducted by two m
giswates OF Nassau. The captain also took [,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
G@MMISsI0Np
Storage s. n Forwarding Business.

THE undersigned having entered into co-part-
nership under the firm of Robert Moseley & Co.,
are prepared with a conmodious Lumber House,
Immediately ON the bank Of the Canal at the
junction of Valley Street and the Canal-said
Lumber House is Of easy and convenient APP.
iproach for Wagons, and from the Canal.
Goods will be received and produce delivered
under shelter, free from mud, which our Town is
famous for
l. they will buy for cash, or barter for Plaster,
groceries, &c. Flour, Bacon, Lard, Butter. &c.
They would only ask those having Flour and
other Goods to be forwarded, TO see their conve-
nience, to induce a liberal share of PATRONAGE.
The senior, and acting partner, r. NJ, has had
much experience in this kind of business, whose
whole attention will be devoted to it.
ROBERT MOSELEY e. co.
Scottsville, Sept %, I84I--tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
New Commission House.

THE subscriber has opened Commission
House in the Town of Scottsville, Albemarle
County, for the purpose ofreceiving store, and
making sales of all kinds of produce entrusted to
his care. He will also attend strictly to the
Receiving and Forwarding
all kinds Of Merchandise and Produce of every
description-and will at all times give Informal
tion personally as to the state Of the markets.
Having an extensive acquaintance west of the
mountains, he hopes by strict attention to bust
ness, to receive liberal share Of patronage. His
Ware House being situated Immediately on the
Canal, will not subject his patrons to any addi-
tional charge for drayage. b. f. FRYE.
Scottsville, Sept. %, l8il-tf
The Rockingham Register and Richmond
Whig, will please insert the above until LIST of
November, and forward their account for pay
ment. BE-. Il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23

testimony Of the passengers and crew. Nine
teen slaves were identified as having participates
I in the mutiny and murder. They were placed
in confinement until further orders, the Governor
| refusing to have them sent to America under the
circumstances. The remainder were liberated by
Her Majesty's authorities, ON the ground that the
slaves must be considered and treated passen-
gers, having the right to land in boats from the
shore whenever they thought proper. The cap
tain is doing well, and will probably recover.
From the ~. o. Bee, December A.
1t is stated that the slaves on board the Creole
were insured for 100000, but as there was no
clause in the policy providing fer indemnity in
case ofmutiny, the amount cannot be recovered.
From the Ereni.g Post, December g.
Our news collector learned the fact that there
was Baptist minister in Richmond, by the namo
Of BOURN,* who laid the mutny plot for them.
and told them'how to proceed.
This Bourn we believe to be tho notorious agent
of the Maria Monk humbug some years ago in
New York. He is flaming abolitionist.
We learn that as soon the slaves triumphod,
while their dead master still quivering in the
agonies of death, ono of the negroes seen
marching from the cabin with large junk white
sugar in his hand, sucking away at the delicious
lump-the first thing he sought amidst the plan
der,
[*No such person is known in Richmond.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
WINO IsllAS1ElslG DNPO1Eo
ALLEN, WALTER & GO.
Flour and Grain dealers and
Commission s. forwarding
MERCHANTS.

KEEP constantly on hand large assortmon,
Of GROCERIES, LIQUORS, SALT, NAILS,
IRON, &c. &c. which we offer at wholesale or
retail, very lowforcash, orto punctual customers.
PLASTER. We also have on hand a
large stock Of Plaster, now at the reduced price
of 81 per ton, for the purpose of supplying
those who may favour us with their business,
which shall always be attended to promptly, and
on the best terms.
Winchester, Nov. 4, IS4l-l2t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
Fur tie Spectator.
To the body Of Napoleon after its ELIMINATION

~ VII" 'V"! vi N"PVi'Vh "itti hs EAhuNatl0n
Why break the quiet Of Thy deep repose,
And tear thee from thy clayey bed
Pale, shriveled idol from the deadl
Wrenching the iron bars of death,
Say can they give that body breath,
KIse, chlde thy friends, and fright again thy foes!
Why thus forestall the resurrection day.
When tho last trump with dreadful sound,
Shall call the dead from under ground,
And the gigantic angel stand,
OmnipCtent on sea and land,
And heaven and earth and time shall flee away ?
The thrilling sound shall reach ,hnt lcaten err.
trembling culpIit thou shalt stand,
Amongst the rest, on Gods left hand.
The meanest wretch among thy men,
Might boast himself thy equal then;
For thou Judge, shall then thy Judgement hear.
Obedent soldiers lift thy cumbrous clay.
On lightning wings bright angels came,
Earth shook, the Sun withdrew his flame,
Expiring Death sent forth groan,
While angels rolled away the stone,
And God, confessed, arose'to endless day!
Why did they raise thee from thy island bed
"Can funeral pomp or animated bust,
Or honor's voice provoke'thy silent dust!"
Better to slumber where the wild winds sweep,
Responsiveto the nurhutings Of the deep,
funeral pail Of clouds around thy head.
Ambitions votares hero direct your ewes,
The Conqueror conquered, like an infant lies
How still, how cold in death that form,
Which braved the sulphurous battle storm
How cold and mute that paslied tongue,
Which like changing clarion rung,
Till 'victory's earthquake voice. shook earth and
skies!
How dim that sightless eye, whose lightning
-'bend"
Made mighty monarchs quake,
And thrones and temples shake!
The nervelcss hand lies cold and dead,
Which placed the crown upon thy head.
This, this, Ambition, is thy gloomy end
Who from the icy touch Of death can save7
The infant like the opening rose,
The Hero trampling on his foes,
Beneath thy leaden sceptre wide,
Lie deeply slumbering side by side,
The paths of honor lead but to the grave.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
DAVID IyWL@n0
Attorney and Counselor at L.aw

IN addition to tho Courts of Augusta, Bath
and Pocahontas, he will in future practice in the
Courts of Rockbridge and Rockingham counties,
and the Court Of Appeals at Lewisburg.
Debts promptly collected, chancery practice
diligently attended to, and all conveyances and
instruments of writing drawn at the shortest no.
tice. Office in the centre f"Darrister Row."
Staunton, Dec 2-3m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
BRlSYAES w ANVED

Farmers who will take the trouble to save the
bristles when killing their pork, may receive
good price for them at the Blind Department Of
theVirginia Institution, in Stanton, or at the
store of Benjamin Crawford, Esq.
Staunton, Nov. IS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
Doctor Philip S. Conway g,

HAVING removed from the neighborhood
OF Hebron Church, to Staunton, offers his profess
sloDaJ services TO the citizens of the town and its
vicinity. He returns his thanks TO the people of
mis- old neighborhood, and hopes still to obtain a
share OF their patronage. Office in the County
! buildings, opposite the Courthouse.
Nov IL
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
ALEX'R. Mcleod.

a correspondent Of the Boston Daily Mail,
says the story is current at Niagara that Ma
jor Morrison, the father Of Helen Morrison,
whose equivocal connection with Mcleod has
been the subject of much remark, and whose
testimony proved an abb OR the trial at Utica,
had determined TO revenge his daughters dis
grace by challenging her seducer to mortal
combat-and that Mcleod prevailed on his
creditors to put him in durance, in order that
he might have an excuse for not fighting the
man he had so deeply wronged
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
NEW STORE.

THE subscriber begs leave respectfully to in
form his old friends and customers and the public
ganerally,th he has again commenced the Mer-
camille business at his Store-house in Staunton,
whore heis justreceiving general and carefully
selected assortment of
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23

g5sThe Richmond Star mentions the alb.
duction of two female slaves belonging 10
Judge Stanard of that city, one lavori,e
house servant, and the other her mother
They were seen on the fredericksburg cara,
in the care Of white man. gentleman has
started i'll pursuit Of them
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
gA1hIh g WINTER GOODS

THE subscriber has opened largo assort-
n ment of
BAlLlh 6 WINnIMD GOODS
Also variety of LOOKING GLASSES, a
tuIl assortmentof COTTON YARNS,& CAN
DIE WlCK-a case of we'll finished ENG
LlSH GUNS-COARSE BOOTS superior
article-best London and Philadelphia POR-
TEk-and all kinds of fresh GROCERIES.
DAVID KERR.
Stanton, Nov. 1S, 1871.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23

The committee for Courts reported that it
was ineNpedent to reduce the number of Judg-
es OF the Court of Appeals to four.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23
Virginia legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

SATURDAY, Dec. 1lth.
Mr.. Jackson offered the following rcsolu-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-12-23

The following amusing anecdo:c is taken
from the Pittsburg Advocate. The circum-
stances occurred In our own County Court,
great many years ago, and are Substantially
correct. They were narrated in Court on
Wednesday week last, by Sam'l. Hughes, Esq.
who was an eyewitness to the scene. The
Judge and Lawyer were the late JOHN STULL
and JOHN T. MAsoN.-Ed Hagerst'n. Torch.