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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

05-The Roman Catholics held public meet
ing in st. Johns Hall, in New York, the other
evening. They passed the most fattering reso-
lu tons in behalf of Bishop Hughes, but those
Catholics who held meeting and denounced the
conduct of that gentleman, they ''handled without
gloves" They appointed Committees to make
arrangements for future action, and expressed an
unaltered determination to claim portion of the
School Fund. They
ResoIved, That in the results of the past cleo
uon-with so little time for preparatory organi-
cation indispensable on such occasionsS-we
nave every reason to hope by steady persever-
ance in the result Of our righteous claims, for u.
innate success.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

"fales and Souvenirs of residence in Eu-
rope" is the title of work recently published,
IRON the pen of a lady of Virginia--understood to
be the wife of the Hon. VIM. c.. Rives. The
work is highly complinented by the editors of
the National Intelligencer.
"lHE New WORLD" edited by Park Benia-
min, esq. we believe is one Of the most popular
publications of the kind now in the countrv.-
See advertisement in another column,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25
2,299,3O9
2,353,5S5

Total, 2,2S9.3O9 o3se sss
vi inc American and Foreign Tonnage then
entered from Great Britain and Ireland SCI. 254
tons from France, l39, 799.
The above statements show that the trade of
tie U. States with Great Britain and France
ces nearly one half of our imports, and EMPLOYS
about one-third of the shipping engaged in for
eign trade.
notwithstanding the fact that our exports to
England and France the last year have been
greatly less than our Imports owing to the embar-
iasSinen1 OF the country, we are sending specie
10 tnose countries to pay the arrears of trade a.
galnst us, in former years.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

u The Fredericksburg Herald says 1--WE
understand that Daniel F. Slaughter, esqr. was
nominated at meeting of citizens from the sew.
eral counties of the District held at CuIpeper
Courthouse on Monday, as the Wing candidate
for Congress at the special election to be held on
the 29th inst. and that he has accepted the nomi-
nation. Banks and Smith, it will be recolected.
are the opposition candidates.
TINS will make the election Interesting.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25
THE TABLES TURNED.

Our readers will remember that in the wear
1889, Mr.. Hoyt, the late collector of the port of
New York, caused the flight of a number of for
eigners for alleged frauds on the revenue, and
subsequently suffered them to return, on the paw
ment of what we denomnated, then and now
''hush money" We then believed, and asserted
in our columns, that there was no ground for the
exaction ofthis money: and we understand that
evidence OF the correctness of this opinion has
been fully substantiated. There were then mer-
camille houses who refused to compromise or to
leave the country; and they were held to bail. by
Mr.. Hoyt, in such various sums as suited the
whims of the then collector, acting under the adj
vice OF The then district attorney and the auhor-
ties at " ashington. The destruction of their bu-
siness followed this attempt to destroy their good
name; but they steadfasty refused to compro-
mise.
We understand that, failing to exact money,
the United States have discontinued these suits
and that one Of the houses, through their counsel,
Messrs. butcher, Reynolds, and Plat, have held
Mr.. Hoyt TO bail, in the sum of thirty thousand
dollars, to answer for his conduct-N. Y. Exp.
The remains of Bishop MooRe were conveyed
from Lynchburg TO Richmond for nterment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25
"THE BRAVE OLD OAKo

The largest Red Oak Tree in North America.
says correspondent of the Natchitoches Herald
can be seen on the plantation Of w. Smith, ESQ.
eighteen miles from Natchitoches, on the road
leading 70 opelousas.-This majestic Oak stands
IN the midst OF rich and heavy bottom, on the
bayou OF. bab. Two feet from the ground it
measures Jorty,four feet in circumference and -
six feet M'rfy-fwo feet.-I'be trunk appears sound
and healthy, and its height, 10 the branches. is
from fifty TO sixty feet. '0, -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

I16acco a Remedy FIR Arsenic.-A young lady
IN New Hampshire fell into the mistake, so Oft
en- committed, of eating a portion of arsenic
which had been prepared for the destruction of
rats Painful symptoms soon led to inquiry !;
and her mistake was discovered. An elderly la
dy who was present, advised that she should be
made to vomit, as speedily as possible, and as
she had always felt a perfect oathng for tobacco
IN every shape, it was supposed that this would
at once effect the purpose. A pipe was used, but
without producing nausea. She next chewed
large portion of strong tobacco, and swallowed
tie JUICE, and that even without sensation of
disgust.
"A strong decoction was then made Of hot wa
.er oil which she drank perhaps half pint. Still
.neTe was neither nausea nor dizziness, nor did
~ operate at all, either as an efnetic or cathartic
ne painful sensations at her stomach, however,
subsidized and she began to feel well. On the
arrival o. physicians, an emetic of blue vitrio
was administered, and produced one operation.-
One or two days after there was DISCHARGE of
odrk green color, approaching to black. No i'll
consequences followed.
Another case occurred in the same place few
years subsequent, in which arsenic was taken
through mistake, by sick person; she employed
loodcco with the same success. She too. had al
ways loathed the article, but now chewed il. and
swallowed the saliva, without producing sickness
at the stomach. No emetic was administered nor
any other remedy.-SHiman's JOurnaL
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

u The arrangement made by the citizens of
Baltimore with the franklin Bank. to sustain tho
credit OF the Rail Road notes has had the effect
OF reducing the discount asked by the brokers on
Them from ten to five and a halfper cent. This
was about the rate they were at, for Dankable
paper, in July last.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

A YOUNG Fellow OF PLEAsuRE-"I snv.
Wildgoose," said an cid S:obersides, "did YOU
ever see little kitten in pursuit of its own tail
Round and round she goes, now on one haunch
and then on the other, gravely kicking and grim
nlng,and AL for what! Why, lift sat still,
there's its tail under its nose. Now. that's the
moral of young fellow of pleasure''
Phiha. North finer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25
GOV. GILMER IN NELSON.

The Charlottesville Jeffersonian of the 18th
says-"The warm hearted Republicans of Mel
son gave their distinguished representative in
Congress gratifying reception at Greenfield on
Friday last. 1t was an old fashioned Virginia
barbecue, gotten up in the true Virginia style,
and was attended by several hundred of the old
fashioned Virginia Republicans.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

" The Richmond Wing mentions rumor
afioat that President Tyler intends TO announce
In his forthcoming message that he will not be a
candidate for reelection. We shall not be sur
Pflsed at this, under his present prospects, and
tickle man. ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

"A dinner was given to the Hon. George T..
Badger, late Secretary of tn Navy, by the citi-
zens Of Raleigh, North Carolina, on his return A.
mong them. The toasts and sentiments deliver
ed on the occasion manifest a strong approval of
his course in rssigning.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

EdDard Boiling, the hero of the remarkable
case OF Bigamy in North Carolina, published
lately, has been convicted. He was sentenced
10 be branded with the letter on his left cheek
(Which was done in the presence of the court.)
TO be imprisoned three years, and receive thirty
nine lashes at three several times. before the
plratlon OF his term of imDrisonmant
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

we learn from the last Nashville Wbio that
winiam ,. mosely, esq. the prosecuting attorney
lot the Helena (Arkansas) district, was assassi
ha'eo on the highway, in ST. Francis county, Ar
kansas, on the 23d ultimo. He was, at that
ulne; on the road to church, alone. The assas-
sins had erected blind, from behind which ill.,,
shot him; several buckshot passing through his
head and shoulders, s" "''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25
THE DEVIL MURDERED.

The latest villainous attempt at robbery, was
that OF fellow in Georgia, who put on the livery
OF the Devil, and with matches and birthstone
went out to do his masters work. He reaped
his reward. The Raleigh IN. c. Rasp says:
"lhe fellow disfgured himself with club
loot, went to the house of an old lady, rich wild
ow, and called himself the devil, and frightened
the family of the premises, took the old lady's
money and eloped. In the act of retreatinp, he
was met mile or two from the house by man
with gun who had been to attend muster, and
was returning home; and who, too, had taken
"leatle' too much of the over.joyful. The man,
upon meeting him retreated, evelled his rum and
demanded who comes there 81 am the Prince
oil Darkness, but it is not thee I'm after, Jesse
bfdddock! had but one or two subjects and
them nave despatched to the lower regions -
Jesse not being disposed to let his devlship pass,
presented his gun and ordered him not to move.
Sasn commenced swelling, emitting smoke at
tne same time, and burning sulphur Jesse not
liking the scent of the sulphur, fred and laid his
satanic Majesty corpse at his feet! He then
made his way to the house of the old lady. where
he found the family in the greatest distress
upon inquiry, he was told that the devil had been
there' and they were compelled 10 fly to the woods
lor protection, or be carried of by him alive
Jesse informed them that he had just killed the
devil. They Immediately took the road, and
tracked him by the track Of the club foot. until
tney came up with his body; when they disrobed
MN OF his garment took off his club foot, recov-
cred the money which he had stolen, washed his
race and recognized him as a man who had lived
a nCIglibor to them for manv years.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

WIFE WORTH HAvlNe.-We notice with
peculiar pleasure, the recent marriage Of Miss
Charlotte Mitchell, of Georgia. to VIM. Waiting
ton, Esq. The lady appeared on her wedding
day dressed entirely in silk of her own manufac.
tare-.cap, gloves, stockings and dress-equal to
the best pongee. Girls, do you hear that!-
Such girl would be worth more to young man
Just starting in the world than thousand dollar
farm, and half dozen pianos to boot
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

Another destructive fire has occurred in Pc
tersburg, which destroyed the coach-shop of !.
II. Atkinson, in which it originated, and house
belonging to Rev. DR.. Syme, and four small
wooden tenements belonging to Montgomery
Lynch.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

The Giraffe belonging to the menagerie of
june Titus, Angevine g. Co. died lately at
Richmond, Indiana-lt was valued at 500. ono
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

ITJAMEs RIVER AND KANAwuA IMPROVEMENT.
The Jeffersonian of the 9th inst. saws "We
learn with much pleasure that the Engineers
employed on the James River and Kanawha I'm
provement, are decidedly of the opinion that a
canal can be constructed from Lynchburg all the
way to Charleston, and at an expense compare
lively small to the former estimates"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

Williamson, the noted English burglar, has
been convicted in the Criminal Court of Pha-
dclphia Of robbing store in that city. Blaney,
high constable oil Philadelphia, has elopcd, TO es-
cape punishment as an accomplice.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25
THEFT EXTRAORDINARY.
Clerks Office ,SLnLen ,

We understand that a few NIGHTS since sono d,r
ing scoundrel entered the Clerks office of Greeme
county and carried off every book and paper in
II. Even the WRISTBANDS were DESTROYED. The
Clork, fortunately was absent or he too might have
been stolen.-ChariohesUiHe Jefersonia,.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25
EDUCATION CONVENTION.

AT meeting Of the Citizens Of Augusta coun-
ty, held in the town of Staunton, on the o2nd
day of November, 1871, for the purpose of APP
pointing Delegates to represent said county in
the Education Convention, to be held in the city
Of Richmond, on the 9th of December next-Col
James Crawford was called to the Chair, and
DIR. John X. Moore appointed Secretary.
Whereupon, John II. Peyton, b. G. Baldwin,
VIM. Kinney, esqrs. and Rev. Benz. M. Smith,
were appointed Delegates to represent us In said
Convention.
JAMES CRAWFORD, Chairman.
JoMN N. moore, Secretary.
A meeting Of the citizens of Richmond was
held on the evening of the 18th at the Exchange
llotel-Gen. Lambert, (Mayor of the city,) in
the chair, and Thomas Richie, Secretary-for
the purpose ofappointing delegates to the State
Convention to be held in Richmond on Thursday
the 9th of December. The following gentlemen
were appointed delegates: Rev. Robert Ryland,
Dr. l.. w. Chamberlayne, DR.. Socrates Maupin,
George w. Munford, Robert G. Scott, Rev'd.
Adam Empie, Rev'd. ]. B. Jeter, Rev'd. Philip
Courtney, VIM. Mcfarland, Thomas Richie,
James Caske, Loften N. Elliott, James Lyons,
Warner M. Guy, VIM. Miller, Maj. Jesse Snead,
VIM. ID. Sims, DR.. Robert Johnson, Sherwin
McRae, and Judge John b. Clopton.
meeting of the friends of Colleges and Aca-
denies has also been held at buckingham Court
house. An effort was made by Captain George
Booker to defeat its object, and preamble and
resolution were proposed by A. Mosely, esqr. to
instruct the delegates to be appointed to vote for
appropriation to Academies and Collcues nm.
til some efficient scheme should be established
for the education of the poor. Col. Flood offer.
ed a substitute, approving the Convention, and
recommending the appointment of full delega-
ton, which was adopted. The following gen.
tlemen Were appointed delegates: Col. Thomas
III. Bondurant, DIR. James Jones, John w. Has
kins, DIR. w. p. Moseley, Rev. }. S. Armistead,
Robert Il. Hubbard, Col. Il. Ill. Flood, Alexander
Moseley, Col. p. b. Walker, ii. Spencer, r. n.
Irving, w. w. Ferguson, Col. G. Moseley, Il.
F. Perkins, George Nj. Payne, and Thomas S.
Bocock.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

boWaIo MOTIFS was convicted Of MANsLAuep-
ter, at New Albany, Indiana, on the IN inetant
and sentenced TO the State Prison for fourteen
years Cause-drinking Liquor. The man Kill
led was the retailer. The murderer, his custo.
MGR. - $50 '"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

Inc Governor of the State of Georgia has is
sued his proclamation appointing the first Mon.
day in January next for the election of two mem.
oers OF Congress, to fill the vacancies produced
oy the resignation of Messrs. Afford and Nesbit.
Mr. Dawson, of Georgia, has also resigned his
seat In Congress. This makes three vacancies
to hii.-The Wing candidate are, George r. Gill
mer, Chas. Dougherty and Augustus n. WRIGHT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

W massachusetts, has indeed done noby.-
The majority of the Wing candidate for Cover
nor, honest John Davis, is five thousand-and
the Wings have majority in the new Legsla-
ture of nearly two to one
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

MORE SPEciE.-The Packet ship Francis First,
sailed from New York on Tuesday for Havre,
with 100000 in specie, and the Sheffield, for
Liverpool, with $4,000.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

The good people Of Rhode Island pay their
Governor 800 salary. But they make up the
deficiency in title as long as Bashaw's tail.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

The French Prince DE Joinville was at Pitts
burg on the 18th.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

II "L'Hfe" saOcd.-The Wings have succeeded
IN electing one member of the Legislature in
Mlchigan--and what is singular enough, his
name is LITTLE.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25
MISSISSIPPI ELECTION

Returns from II countes--Warren. CIaiborno
Jefferson, Adams, Wilkinson, Franklin, Madi-
son. Kinds, Holmes, Captain, Rankin, Yazoo.
simpson, Winston, Neshoba, Alfalfa and Leske
show the following vote
Shaltuck, Wing fa1,
Tucker, Dem. 100,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25
Total,
Sl32, Os5,946 SlO7,lil,5l9
NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION
Entered me u. -. Cleared the Z. S.
American Tonnage, I,576,946 I.647.oOe
oieiSn no. Il2,363 706,4S6
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25
6,47I


Shattuck's majority 1Az1
Members of tue Legislature elected Wbiq, 25
DO. do do Dem. 8
In addition to the above, we learn that WASH
~, y county mas elected Wing bond-payers to
tuck.-Balt. Amer w "''"'-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

1ooD'-Look at the votes in Wilkinson coun-
ty, Mississippi
For paying the bonds COZ
Against paying the bonds o.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-11-25

The remains of Bishop MooRe were conveyed
from Lynchburg TO Richmond for interment.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-21

Dr. BErHrSE,-Wc are sorry to learn that this en- =.
nent divine Is so unwel 10 be unable 10 attend to
his pastrol dutles.-Cor. idr.
AJorRSEyMAS PniSTrR IN New YoRE.-ha. n.
cCNed 50 as damages IN suit against society ono
OF the officers OF which advertised him as n rat"
CoNFLAdRA1ioS AT ToRoSro-O One of our citxeus
who visited Toronto Saturday last inform. II,
that on the morning OF his arrival an iron founde-y
and t,renty t,ro other buildings situated on Yones
street, were destroyed by f.e Farther particulars
we have been unable to gan.-BuF Com. Adr
Coop M,SAdENESr.-T The Newark Advertise,
SAYS that fifteen years ago farm in W, stern New
lork, OF 400 acres exhausted bv bad husbandrv wa.
bought by a Scotch farmer for $1,000 This farm he.
been so improved by good husbanIry that the owner
was last year offered for ii $4,000 He refused IN.
offer on the ground that II had actually melted him
the interest Of 10000 dollars.
MoRE SMIrHs.-A Mr.. Smith candidate for Can
gress IN Indiana says hes of twenty nine sons and
Two daughters by the same father and mother all now
living and II any one can beat them on that score hs
will withdraw from the course
ANTONIO OF THE AMisrAp.-A letter from Montreal
announces the safe arrival of ANTONIO the quondana
slave of Capt Ferrer, at that city where he has
found protector and home
IHE LAW OF Apprentices Archibald Fletcher,
who was q years OF age on the 18th of January 1910
was lately ordered by the Circuit Court in Washing
ton City TO serve William Easily for the term of $50
DAYS as COMPENSATION for the loss caused TO Easby
by Flctchers al sen,ing himself from the service Of
Easily for no days during his apprenticeship TO him.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-21

INDIANA ELEcrIoN.-THE WINGS TEr-
uMPHANT.-By late mails we have good
tldngs from the Hoosicr State. In the
lst district, the Baltimore correspondent Of
the Newly ork Courier, says that PRorrIrT
is probably reelected, and by an increased
majority. In the 2nd district, r. W.
Thompson, Wing, is elected by handsome
majority over Davis, the late Van Buren,
member. In the Bird district, |. l., White,
Wing, has turned out u. W Carr, Van Bur-
en-, by upwards of 300 majority. In the 4,h
district, James II. Cravens, Wing, has de-
feated Thomas Smith, the late Van Buren,
member, by (says the New-York Trbune)
near 900 majority. In the 9th district, ac
cording to the Ncw-York Tribune, en-
Governor David Wallace, Wing. Is elected
over n. b. Palmer, Van Buren,. In the 1ll
district, says the Baltimore correspondent oil
the Courier, Lane, Wing, is reelected ny an
increased majority Thus we have SIN out
of seven districts of the State, and OF these,
four al the last election returned Loco-ioco
members. Tho only district IN doub. is the
9th, the strongest Wing district in the State,
where three Wings are running against one
Loco-tooo,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-21
From the albany Dai. Advertiser,

PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE.-We call
the attention of our country readers espe-
cially to the law which will be found in our
columns this morning for the promotion of
agricultural and of household manufactures
in this State. This law, which we believe to
be one of the most beneficial of those enac-
ted for many years past, provides for the
distribution of eight thousand dollars year
for five years among the several counties of
the Slatc--this money to be annually ap-
piled in the way of various branches of agri-
cultural production and household manufac-
turc. The act contemplates the formation
Of country agricultural societies, as subordi-
nate to the New York State Agricultural So
ciety, through whose agency these prcmi-
ums are to be awarded. On the formation
Of such society IN any county of the State,
and the subscription Of an amount of money
equal to the sum appropriated in the bill, the
president and treasurer OF the society, by
giving certain specified evidence to the
Comptroller, will be titled to receive tho
amount appropriated by the bill to the coun-
ty in which this society shall have been for
med. The money thus expended is to be
accounted for by the President of the county
societies, who are to transmit annually TO the
Comptroller an abstract of these cXpendi-
lures with the necessary vouchers, and to the
executive committee of the State Agricul-
tural Society, return of their proceedings
for the year. 1t is made the duty of this ex-
ecu,ivc committee annually, to examine and
arrange these turns so made, and to transmit
them, together with an abstract of their own
proceedings, to the Secretary of State
Finally. with view of bringing about the
organization of these auxiliary societies, il is
made the duty of the clerks of the several
counties in the State to give four weeks no.
tcc, in one or more Of the county newspa-
pcrs, Of the time and place of holding a
meeting for the formation Of County Agri-
cultural Societies. Regarding, as we do,
this law as full promise 10 the interest of
Agriculture, properly followed up by the
friends of that most important branch Of
domestic industry, we hope to see it publish
cd in every newspaper in the State, and the
attention of the People specially called 10 its
requirements and provisions,