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ENNGRAVlNG.-J. c. McALLISTER, respect H1 fully ntoIms his friends and the public, that he has located himself at I..
 NO. 29, CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS, Where he intends to carry the Silver, Gold and Copper Plate Engraving and Printing, in all its yari branches-and hopes, by the strctest attention to business, to merit share of public patronage.
 Door Plates, Bell Pulls, Collars, Sc. furnished handles of knives, WI ting desks, work boxes, visit ing cars bill heads, ponds and bank notes, and nota " seals, engraved in ,he neatest manner.
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Extract of Calls and Kreosote.
 II At length has been discovered an nfalliale Cure for this distressing malady. The above preparation, it is positively asserted. will cure any case wherein it can be applied, in twenty minutes. A supply just received and for sale by sa l7'7.-.,- ,- ! AZ rftr T. c. DuBOSE & CO,
 jsni6f late DuRose & Rolf, 39 Water 2. ?
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PeIine Gyot Cos surf Rose CaImine (new aTD Ruth, ems Scotch CapAing Ink Arnold. London Copying Ink kiti,icr's, Bonds, Edcs, and Payson's Indeliable
 MJrking Ink
 Steel PeRs, of various patterns Quilis, from No. 10 10 50, superior quality
 Togelhe. with n complete assortment of Books and Stationary, which they will dispose of libeIal
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
ABOLITION RIOT AT DAYTON.

For the last or weeks the city of Day.
ton has been the scene of confusion, riots and
murder. Thomas Morris, (ex-Van Buren,,
Senator, from Ohio, and who was lately nomi-
mated as the abolition candidate for Governor
OF that State, arrived at that place, and pro-
posed to lecture in the Courthouse. At the
time appointed, the indications of the crowd
present induced Morris toleave the house and
omit the lecture. This was on Saturday.
AT some of the churches on Sunday, notice
was given for meeting of the anti-slavery
prayer meeting at the mouse of DR.. Jewet,
on Monday evening. A mob met to stop it !;
but the police prevented them from doing any
injury while the meeting lasted-But imme-
dIately after the mob broke the windows of
Jewet's house, and committed other outrages.
The mob then proceeded to house occupied
by some negroes in the suburbs, on the plea
that white woman lodged there. This was
denied by the inmates. They then common
ced searching the house. The inmates or
dered them out, but they refused to go. The
negroes then attacked them, and in the fight
ayoung man named McCreary was killed, a.
mother named Davis badly wounded, and since
died, and several others wounded. Some of
the negroes were arrested and committed to
jail. The house occupied by them has since
been set fire to and destroyed. The mayor
then increased the police, and by their unit
ring exertions, order has been restored.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
From the Lynehburg Vsrgin;an.
ABUSE OF THE PARDONING POWER

The Pennsylvania papers inform us of q
most singular, and, as far as our knowledge
extends, unprecedented exercise of the par
doning power, by the Governor of that Com
monwealth by which, indeed, that functio-
nary seems to have reversed the humane and
just maxim of the law, that persons accused
ofcrime shall be deemed innocent until their
guilt be proved, and to have assumed their
guilt before trial, that no might anticipate and
avert the moral as we'll as the legal conse-
quences of an unfavorabls verdict. The case
is this:
The grand jury of Adams county found a
true bill against Messrs. Hutter g. Cantine,
editors of a paper published at Harrisburg,
Tor libel upon the citizens Of Gettysburg,
and upon Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens particularly;
and few days since, when the cause was
called for trial, the counsel of the defendants,
instead of pleading not guilty or attempting
defence, presented to the court paper under
the broad seal of the State-yes, undcr the
broad seal, which seems to be potential G.
nough in courts of justice, though it may be
denied by witlings in and out Of the halls of
egislation-giving full and free pardon
.iou THO UOVeInOI Oh pennsylvania 10 the In
dividuals above named, not only for the al
legged offence, but, with an expansiveness of
liberality perfectly original and unique, ssfor
all the libels published by them in Adams
county, or eLse,Uherc! :" The Governor seems
to take it for granted that Mess.s. Hutter g.
Cantine are not only guilty of the specific
offence, but of others, and so, like the econo-
mist of time who, to prevent the daily repeti-
ton of"grace before meat" performed that
ceremony over his years supply, he deter
mined to slump it." There is, however, one
defect in the parallel-As the Baltimore A
merican suggests, it would have been doing
the thing completely, if, in addition to anti
ciPating and multiplying the functions of the
judiciary in all cases that have heretofore oc-
CURED, he had, like Roman pontiff, extend
ed indulgenes to all the libels that these gen.
tlemen may hereafter publish. 1t seems to
us to be tho most barefaced assumption of
Executive power that has ever occurred in
this country, if not in this age. If it is to be
received as sound doctrine in Pennsylvania,
the formalities of judicial proceedings, in their
stages, should be deferred until the
pleasure of his Excellency can be ascertainod.
1t will at least save the time of the grand
juries.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
TERMS OF THE SPECTATOR.

The Spectator is published weekly, by
KENYON HARPER, at Two Dollars a
year. if paid in advance-or Two Dollars
and Fifty Gents, after the expiration of the
FIRST six months. Nopaper will be discon-
sinued, but at the option of the editor, until
all arrearages are paid. Advertisements,
not exceeding thirteen lines of printed mat
ter, inserted three weeks for one dollar. Lar
ger advertisements in the same proportion.
A liberal discount will be made to advertis-
ers by the year. 67-Letters on business
must be postpaid.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
HUMBUG.

In the new play of "MoNEY," Bulwer has
drawn character which stands as portrait
for large class of tall humbugs, known well
on both sides Of the Atlantic. Sir John We
say thus unfolds "part of his system"
Sir John-Every one thinks Sir John We
sey rich man.
Georgiana-And are you not papa!
Str John-Not bit of tall humbug, child
ALI humbug, upon my soul! AS you haz-
ard a minnow to hook in a trout, so one gui-
nea thrown out with address is often the best
bait for hundred. There are two rules in
iife-First, Men are valued not for what they
are, but what they seem to be. Secondly, If
you have no merit or money ofyour own, you
| must trade on the merits and money of other
people. My father won the title by services
In the army, and died penniless. On the
strength of his services got a pension of
g4OO year-on the strength of g40O year
took credit for g8OO; on the strength of
R9O0 year ! married your mother 100000;
took credit for 100000, and paid Dick Cos
sip three guineas week to go about every
where, calling me "Stingy Jack.''
Geo.-Ha! ha! A disagreeable nickname.
Str John-But a valuable reputation
When man is called stingy, it is as much
| as calling him rich; and when mans called
| rich, why he's man universally respected.
On the strength of my responsibility whee-
| died constituency, changed my politics, re-
| signed my seat to a minister, who, to a man
| OF such stake in the country, could offer moth
| ing less in return than a patent office of
$4,000 year. That's the way to succeed in
life.-Humbug, my dear! all humbug, upon
my soul
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
Poetry.
MEMORY.


A harp whose ev'ry chord unstrung,
A doubted treason proved;
A melody that once was sung
BY lips that once were loved.
A barque without an ore or sail,
Lost on stormy sea;
A dove that doth his mate bewail--
Like these, is memory.
And oh, it is the spirits well,
The only fount of truth,
Whose ev'ry drop some tale can tell,
Outright and buoyant youth.
And as we traverse weary years
Ofsorrow and of crime,
We feed that fount with bitter tears,
Wept for the olden time.
The sun doth dry the springs of earth,
With rays from summers skies
But feelings fountain knows no death,
Its current never dies.
The rills into the rivers flow,
The rivers to the sea;
Months into years, and years into
Life's ocean-Memory.
At morn our little barque sets sail,
Hope proudly mans its deck;
At eve, itdrives before the gale,
A wre "a very wreck.
Our early youths untainted soul,
Our first loves first regret
These, storm-like, Ger Memory roll
o, who would not forget!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
THE NORTH EASTERN BOUNDARY

The commissioners appointed for the Dur
pose of exploring and surveying the Bounda-
ry line between the States of Maine and New
Hampshire and the British Provinces, have
made partial Report including full account
OF their progress thus far. The Act directing
the survey was not passed until the Goth Of
July, 1910, and although no time was lost in
the appointment commissioners, yet a COM
siderable delay was caused by the refusal Of
two OF the appointed to serYe in the commits
sion. The commission as now constituted
consists of Professor Renwick, Major Ora
ham and Capt. Tolcott, with suitable compa.
MES OF engineers, &c. Operations were con.
tinued till the 10th of December, when the
severity OF the season compelled cessation.
The survey has proceeded far enough to
establish the fact that the line running north
from the monument at the source of the st.
Croix will pass about ono mile east Of the
eastern extremity of the base of the northeas.
ternmost peak of Mars hill.
| permanent station was also erected al
the position established on the Aroosteok
heights, and measurement made from il due
west to the experimental or exploring line Of
1917, by which the party found itself 3 400 f.
to the east of that line.
4 With the opening Of the season, the OPERA.
tons OF the several parties into which the
commission divided itself will be resumed
and from the activity and indefatigable indus
J try already exhibited in this preliminary ex
ploratlon, and the scientific skill of the com
missioners, we may expect a speedy and al
accurate adjustment of the true boundary lin,
according to the fair meaning of the treaty O
1888. To the stipulations Of that treaty on
Government will adhere.-BaH. finer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP.

The Portland Argus relates case in which
a begger in that city received what he asked
for, but not what he wished for:
ga few days ago full grown able-bodied
man presented himself at the door of one of
our citizens, and solicited the lady of the
house to give him two cents. She remarked
that she had none, and inquired what he wan
ted ofthem. TO buy dose of caster oil,
marin, was the reply, 'for ] feel dreadful
SICK
''rhe lady had no cents, but she had plen-
ty of oil and she prepared him stiffdose.-
He tried hard to get excused from taking it,
but she was firm, he was sick man, and it
must go down. The loafer found he was
caught in his own trap, and where he meant
to have glass Of liquor, he got dose Of
physic; but, making virtue of necessity, and
with sundry wry faces, he gulped it down,
and cleared. He'll not call at that house a.
gain, we dare say"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

Consuming Smoke.-A Mr.. Dempfel, a
German, has invented an apparatus, to be at
tached to steamboats,, for consuming smoke,
and upon an inspection of his invention Gov
eminent has ordered it to be tested in our
steam vessels ofwar. The steamer Fulton, at
the Navy Yard, is having her boilers adapted
to this invention, and should it prove success
full, it will beyond doubt be adopted for all
our armed steamers. 1t will be great saw
ing in fuel and will Of course avoid much dam
ger, as the sparks, as we'll as the smoke, is
intended to be consumed.-N. Y. Sun.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

Siluer Pitcher.-We have had the pleasure
Of seeing beautiful silver pitcher made by
Bard 81 Lamont, 2O5 Arch st. for number
of gentlemen of Newcastle county, Del. who
are about to present it to Gen. Leslie Combs,
OF Kentucky. The pitcher is ornamented
with rich chasing and well wrought histori-
cal devices. The principal inscription al
ludes to the service Of Gen. Combs in the N
Western campaign of 1913, and Of his ad-
vocacy of the claims Of General Harrison in
1640.--Phii. North finer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
A REMARKABLE DISCLOSURE.

In 1886, law was passed to allow IN,
President to employ Clerk, at a salary o.
$500, to sign his (the President,s,) name
to the Land Patents, as that labor was purely
mechanical, and had become very onorous &c
the President. Mr.. Adams stated, that du.
ring his Administration the annual average
OF Patents, to which he affixed his signature,
was $4,000, that is, IS per day, which has
been greatly increased, and would, probably
at this time, average $4,000 annually. Con
sequently, 1t may be assumed, that the num-
Der of Patents issued during Mr.. Van Bursn's
Administration, have been 100000.
motion was made the other day bv Mr..
Andrews to strike out this allowance Of 81.
500 tor Clerk to discharge this duty.-
which was, after some remarks, withdrawn,
probably In consequence Of the remarks OF
Mr.. Adams, which went to show, very clear
ly, that itwould be unsuitable to impose such
a heavy, mechanical duty ON the President
of the United States. He had endured il as
patiently as he could, but he should much
sympathise with a President who should
have more than double that amount of dutv
to perform.
In this discussion, Mr.. Lincoln announced
a very astounding fact, viz that every patent
which had been signed by this Clerk, for the
last four years, was INVALID by means of a
clerical blunder The fact seemed not to be
contradicted, and MIR. Lincoln stated that the
only way to remedy this evil was to pass a
special law to LRGALIzE those 300, 900 deeds.
ANOTHER DIscLosuRr.-It transpired in
this discussion, that the two important and
prominent functionaries of the Land Office
had been SO long engaged in dispute,
carried on by diplomatic correspondence a.
cross the gallery Of the public office-the dis
lance of a few feet--the whole amounting to
ponderous folio-as to have put back the ex-
ecution of 10000 of these patents, throwing
over the largest fraction of years toll in this
department of the public service, on the COM
ing Enthusiastically YAmer
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
dJ-The "JoseDh c. CabeHna beart;f,l ,,,,,

1f-The "Joseph c Cobeiz,"a beautiful canal
packet boat of Messrs. Boyd, Edmond g.
Cos. line, departed for Lynchburg Saturday
morning. This is the first packet boat that
has been put upon the canal. She started off
handsomely, at a surprisingly quick pace,
and soon turned the last point from which
Richmond could be seen. She walked the
water like thing of life. The enterprisipp
proprietors will soon make additions to the
line. They have procured experienced COM
manders, and their boats will be under the
best system for comfort and expedition.
Richmond Conpi!cr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
VIRGINIA,

VIRGINIA.
A Il Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
1ACircuit Superior Court of Law and Chan
cory for Bath County on Monday the LIST day
Of February, l94l.
Robert Given, and John Irons, and Mary his
wife late Mary Given-plffs.--
AGAINST
James Gwin and William f. Hopsett in their
own right and as surviving Executors of
the last will and testament ofDavid Gwin,
decd. Isabella Kogsett wife of said VIM.
E. Hogsett, Robert Conner and Margaret
his wife, William McClung and Rachel his
wife, David Gwin, Robert Lockridge and
Polly his wife, Robert Gwin, John Gwin,
Sally Kincaid, Nancy Wiley, John Cleek,
and Jane his wife, John Cleek, jr. Esther
Wiley, Mustoe Hamilton and Sally his
wife late Sally Wiley, Silas Hinton and
Susan his wife, Samuel Given and Eliza
beth his wife, David G.. Given, William
Given, Susanna Given, Thomas Irons and
Nancy his wife late Nancy Given and
Samuel Ruckman Sheriff of Bath county
and as such admr. with the will annexed Of
Ohio Wade, notwithstanding.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants Robert Conner and Marga-
ret his wife, and William Given, not having
entered their appearance and given security
according to the act of Assembly and the
rules Of this Court, and it appearing from sat-
isfactory evidence that they are not inhabi-
tants of this Commonwealth 1t is therefore
ordered that the said absent defendants do ap-
pear here on the first day Of the April Term
next, and answer the plaintiffs bill, and that
copy Of this order be forthwith inserted in
the Staunton Spectator for two months sue
cessively, and posted at the front door of the
Courthouse of this county.
A Copy-Teste,
CHAS. L. FRAN cisco, Crk.
Feb 10
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
STATE FINANCES.

Saturday, In the House of Delegates, the
Speaker submitted a communication from w !,
II. Brown, acting Second Auditor, enclosing
statements called for by resolution of tho
18th ult. respecting the Public Debt, and the
Resources ofthe Commonwealth. The Au-
dltor has thrown into very comprehensive
table the amount of entire debts and liabili-
ties of the Commonwealth of every dcscrip-
ton on the LIST day ofJanuary last, specifying
for what purpose created, when created, a.
mount created at each session, to what parti-
cular object applied, certificates issued, certi-
hcates remaining to be issued to complete e1-
listing engagements, liabilities for subscrip-
tons, &c. authorised by law, but not vet ap-
piled for or made, and debts guaranteed BY
the State. The amount ofcertifcates already
issued is S6,S57, l6I DISCRIMINATING to be is
sued 1886, for subscription,
&c. So, 049, 720 and guarantees $I,75O,OO
Annual interest on certificates issued
S4OO,S4O I6.
Of the ST. 100000 authorised 10 be guaran-
teed for the James River and Kanawha, certi.
ficates have been issued for $3.50, 1876 &c, in
sterling bonds, bearing S per cent interest,
and for 1856, 800, in Federal bonds, bearing
per cent interest, amounting together to
Sl,3l6,726 &c. Annual interest thereon
3,5Ol 81.
A summary table made out by the Auditor.
OF Debts and Resources shows the probable
value of the available stocks and funds on
the LIST day of January, lS4i, as compared
with the actual debt on that day.
Resources Of the Commonwealth.
Productive and available
stocks & funds $7,16O,sS7 SO
Unavailable stocks and
funds 1877, 1904 As
Subscriptions and appropri-
ations to works of Internal
Improvement not yet COM
pleted 3,7I6,O27 SO
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

There are many amusing anecdotes in cir
culation respecting the interviews between
Gen. Harrison and Mr.. Van Buren,. They
are certainly on very good terms, and crack
Jokes freely at each others expense. On
Thursday week, Mr.. Van Buren, returned
Gen. Harrison's call, and the weather being
extremely cold, conversation naturally turn
ed upon it,-when Gen. II. loosely express
sed wish that Mr., V. B. would improve it to
fill the Presidents ice-house, which Mr.. V.B.
much amused, promised to do.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
REMITTANCE BY MAIL
FROM THE POST MASTER GENERA

FROM THE POST MASTER GENERAL.
"a Postmaster may enclose money in letter
to tie Pabhsher Of Newspaper, to pay the
subscription Of a third person, and frank tie let
tor, # ,critten By himself"
NorE.-Some subscribers may not be a.
ware of the above regulation. twill be seen,
that by requesting the Post Master where
they reside, to frank their letters containing
subscription money, he will do so upon being
satisfied that the letters contain nothing but
what refers to the subscription.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

say FL don't believe Van will got moro tina,
SIX States at the outside
cousin Frank, shall have to put YOU il
charge ofoid Tips keepers ) you are going
| crazy
Il believe so myself. am in bad box
assure you, cousin lilly; tell mo how T.
get out OF Sthis COMPOUNDED quandary. You
know what want to tell you. How shall
say it!'
Don't know said lilly.
Cousin said Frank imploringly.
sWen.'
do tell me-
.!'ll bet you that Harrison will be elected,
said lilly.
.Oh, but would bet that way myself re-
piled Frank.
you wished mo to help you out of your
quandary, cousin Frank. You must there
fore take the bet.'
what do you want to bet,' enquired Frank.
Myself
Against what1'
'Yourself.'
'But let me see,' said Frank, who was
somewhat puzzled to understand the opera
ton of the wager, tifI should lose, as sure
ly will, how will it then beg
IF you lose,' said she, Il will win YOU
and if lose, you will win ME-. Either way
will suit you, suppose
Il soc through it, exclaimed Frank, in an
ecstacy of joy. "Done, done, done-give
me your hand-hurrah for Tip, Ty, and Til.
Cousin you have done the business glorious.
ly; am happy.
The election came and Harrison carried the
day. Of course cousin lilly won the bet,
and cheerfnlly was it paid, and gracefully
was it accepted.
They celebrated old Tips election, few
evenings ago, by a merry wedding. Joy
be with them. RORY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
THE sUBSCRIBER

IL II SODSOI IL II IL
TAKES pleasure in announcing to the
public that he has taken into partnership Mr..
La GRANGE, Of Philadelphia-And has lust
received the most superior assortment of
j IL w Ell RY
ever offered in this section Of country.-Tbeir
stock consists Of the following A general
assortment Of
Silver Table, Tea, and Salt Spoons, Sugar
Tongs, &c.
Gold and Silver Levers, Lepines, Duplex,
and Vertical Watches.
Ladies and Gentlemens' Gold Guard Chains.
Gold and Silver Pencil Cases.
Gold and Silver Thimbles, and Shields.
Gold Lockets.
Gold Ear Jewelry.
general assortment of Finger Rings.
Also general assortment of Breast Pins Of
the best quality.
Tho public may rest assured that their
goods are all fthe best quality, and will no
sold on as reasonable terms as can he bonobt
in any of the Northern Cities.
All Fine Watches, and Clocks, repa;,ed in
the best manner and warranted to perform
well for one year if properly taken care of.
A. ROBINSON e. Co.
Stanton, Jan. %, 1641.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04
INDIGO.

A new discovery is said, by the "Industri-
el Alsacicn," to have been made, which if
the experiments which are now making prove
to be correct, is very important. 1t is said
that, by certain chemical preparation or pro-
cess, indigo can be obtained from the saw
dust ofthe oak tree; and that the indigo thus
obtained presents, upon analysis, all the pro-
perties OF the Indigo from the tropics. The
experiments are carried on in the neigbbor-
hood CT Alskirch,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

The ship Levant, about to sail from Phila.
delphla for Liverpool, has on board 1000 bar
rels OF flour, engaged at the low freight of
rs. I'd. The Susquehanna, to sail the list of
March, has already 1000 barrels of flour en-
gagged, and alarge quantity of wheat.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-03-04

'Birnam Wood.'-Shakspeare speaks of
Birnam Wood coming to Dunsnane. The
Chicago American wishes that Barnam Wood
would come to that Office, and pay up his
subscription.