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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13

The publication Of paragraph that Gen'l.
Jackson had become greatly embarrassed in
his pecuniary concerns, has elected the fol-
lowing contradiction from his adopted son.
The Nashville Banner, in publishing it, adds
tive take occasion to add our testimony
in behalf of Major Donelson's statement
nobody here doubts for moment its truth
and accuracy"
NASHVILLE, April 22d, 1871.
SIR-I was not aware until your paper
reached me this morning, that there Were
statements in the public prints representing
that Gen. jackson had become embarrassed OH
account of his liabilities for me. You are
correct in the notice you have taken of these
statements. Gen. Jackson has never paid,
nor been called upon to pay, debt of mine,
that am aware of; and he has no liabilities
on my account that could under any contin-
gency give him the slightest Inconvenience.
He Is not an endorser for me in any Bank
here, or elsewhere; and he is responsible for
no contract OF mine in any shape or foIm, for
the discharge of which have not abundant
means Of my own.
1t may not be improper for ne to add here,
that the rumor so industIiousY propagated,
representing Gen. Jackson's estate as insol-
vent, is entirely unfounded. From my per-
sonal knowledge Of his pecuniary affairs, !
can say with confidence, if he were called
upon Tomorrow to close all his liabilities,
that his estate, worth atleast Sl00, GOO, would
not be diminished fraction.
request that the editors Of newspapers
who have given circulation to the statements
In question, will do inc the justice to publish
what have here said respecting them.
arm very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
a. J. DONELSON.
To Mr.. ]. G.. HARRIS,
Editor Of the Nashville Union.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13
DIV FILLING HOUSES /:

two BARNS, and all other necessary build
lngs and are so situated that the farm could
be conveniently divided into two farms.
This land is convenient to two first rate
Merchant Mills, Saw Mill, and Smith
Shop. Also will be offered at the same time
and place, the personal property of the sub
scfiber. consisting of
HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, HOGS,
FARMING VI ENSILS OF EVERY De
.SCRIPTI0N, AND A VARIETY OF
OTHER PROPERTY, TOO TEDIOUS
TO EN- UMERATE.
Terms made known on the day Of sale.
JOSEPH POINTS.
May 6, l5II--tds
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13
A match]eSs nair

With equal virtue form'd, and equal grace,
The same distinguished by their sex alone
Hers the mild lustre of the blooming morn,
And his the radiance of the risen day."
In this place, on the 18th ult., by the Rev.
Mr.. Warren Woodson. Mr.. VIM. w. UsTlcK,
Q'rinter,) to Miss Mary S., daughter of Mr..
Robert Hunter, decd. formerly of Galway
County.-LExlNGToN (Mo.) EXPRESS.
In Huntingdon county, Pa, on Thursday
the 22d ult. by the Rev. J. PEBBLES, Mr.. AL
DIRT j. GAsRSR, formerly of Staunton, tc
Miss MARY JANE, daughter of the late Johr
Miller, Esq. of the former place.
lioLLIDAYsBURG REGISTER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13
New Goods, New Goods.

THE subscriber having purchased the
property In Greehville belonging to John A.
Tate, Esq. and recently occupied by James
). iightner and Harden, beg leave to inform
the citizens of Greenvile and the surround
ing county that he has now received his sup
ply of
Spring Sc 'Ssssssnses. Goods,
consisting Of general assortment of DRY
GOODS, HARDWARE UEENSWARE
AND GROCERIES, which he is disposed
to sell on very reasonable terms for cash, or
IN barter Tor the produce of the country, or 10
responsible persons on the usual credit.
lie flatters himself that as he has bought
his goods in Philadelphia. and taken great
pains to select goods of the best quality, and
OF the most fashionable style, tl,aIhe will not
iail TO please those who may favour him with
acail. He hopes by fair dealing and reas-
enable prices TO merit share of public pat
ronage.
THOS. McCORKLE.
r.. S.-A constant supply of McCorkle &,
| McDaniePs Tobacco is kept on hands to sell
to Merchants by the box, at Factory prices,
with carriage added. Orders will be thank
July received and promptly attended to.
| THOS. McCORKLE.
May l3, 1el1--2m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13

Phtio G. Fuller, Of Michigan has been ap-
pointed second assistant Postmaster General.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13
y9dUrrScn.

On the ED ultimo, by the Rev'd. John ].
Relmensnyder, Mr.. GEORGE w. BRIGnT, to
Miss MARY ANN WILLIAMS.
On the 9th inst. by the same, Mr.. DANIEL
LAMBERT, to Miss MARY JANE MIsENrR, all
Of Augusta County.
FROM THE LEXINGTON GAZETTE.
On Tuesday evening the 18th inst, by the
Rev. Henry Ruifner, ID. D., DR.. BENJAMIN
l.. BRowN, of Illinois, to Miss ELIZABETH NJ,
daughter of Samuel NJ. Dold, Esq'r. of this
place.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-05-13

May Is, 1871.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-17
Correspondent of the Register.

BosroE, MAY, 9th, 1s40, THiyteen days later from Ewope-TAe China War
 wth Engiand settled.
 TheC unard Steamer Britannia arrived here last night at 2 A. M. in Is days and 10 hours from Li- verpool with 79 passengers to Halifax, of whom 29 came to this port.
 An express reached Bristol few hours after the Great Westerns departure, with the intelligence that the China question settled, but it was idle to attempt catching her, and the Tea sales at New York within the last ten days have beea at material iy different rates from those which will now rule
 It seems the India mail brought by the steamer Oriental, advised of an attack made by the English fleet on the Bogue Forts in Canton River, and two of them taken, with the slaughter of great many Chinese, which was followed by other daring demon strations, which induced the Chinese authorities to yield, and after some chafering treaty was made, by which six millions of dollars to be paid by China as indemnity for the Opium destroye one million cash down, and the other in annual install. mens of million each secured by the custom duties at Canton.
 Hong Kong Island and Harbor were to be ceded to Great Britain port of observation, and the trade opened as usual.
 Chusan had been evacuated by the British troops, aud the feet had left the Canton River open to all corners.
 The traders to China were wroth when this news reached England, as they wished to squeeze more money out of the Chinese for tbcir Opium, and had remonsrated to Lord Palmerston against the treaty, and advised him not to ratify it.
 They also objected to the distance Hong Kong lies frsm Canton, 600 miles) it could afford new facilities to trade, although good military possession and check upon the Chinese.
 The Turkish minister of Foreign Affairs, Reschd Pasl,a, had been dismissed and another named in his stead who favored the demands of the Pasha of Egypt, and the Firman will no doubt be modified he requested
 The mammoth steamer President, from New York had not arrived when the Britannia left Liverpool, being then forty-one days out. The Cunard line steamer Caledonia, arrived out Tn eleven days from Halifax and thirteen from Boston, and several sail ing ships had also reached in short passages. As immense quantities of ice were fallen in with by vessels recently arrived from England as far south as latitude A, the supposition is now that she against an island of ice and foundered.
 Among the passengers were the famous actor Tyrone Power, Lord Lenox, Mir. ThOrndke of this city. and a number from New York.
 The war feeling has all hlswn over, on both sides sf the Atlantic, the Boundary question is to be left
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-17

The mail to-day brought us papers from New Aork of the 7th and 9th ul. They contain little except repetition of the foreign news
 The National IuteIgencer of the Huh, for a won der, contains no bulletin of new appointments. Its New York correspondent, however, states that the Hon, vhig ex-menber of Congress, Mitchell, was arrested on the 9th inst. Montreal and says that he attempted to ease himself of the burden ot h's guilt by throwing S2O,00O into the St. Lawrence. The New York Herald says the arrest is of the indi- yidual who committed the orgeries in the West. The large sum which he attempted to destroy, makes Il probable that the Herald is right Mitchell had moi e-fourth of that
 At the meeting in Philadelphia, in opposition t' the Custom House appointments of that city, com mittee was chosen to wait the President and Sc cretary of State to prevent a confirmation of them Many of the appointments, as we learn from the New York Herald of the veriest vagabonds on the fac' of the earth; several were from the Moyamensins prison, and all of them iR some way concerned m thu ''yarn spinning and ''pipe-aying" N.fork Thes' wretched appointments have almost crushed the Phil adephia whig party.
 We perceive that strong hopes still enie rtanet of the safety of the President. It is thought that she had got out of fuel and perhaps lost her masts her rudder, she may still be beating about on thu ocean It was thought probable that she had gone t Bermuda. but recent arrival at New York iron that port destroys this hope. She had not been there
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-17
CON SIC N E E s

Per ship Rienzi stringiellow X Hannai E c Center son; W fl Bunnell Maudin, Montague d co; J NJ Tarle ton; S Wallace; Simpson & cos W Poole S %; Robt l. Watkins; DeForest, Morris X Wilkins c Dellinger; A Arnold; E II Fry; W Leiyurd; Cunningham Cowel l c Dnbose co; T NJ English R Harwell; II Smith; w Creswell < Cummins, Hogan Snow Harris S Ross Mings & Russelli knapp W Boweri North Con- ley; W Brown Bulard; Bragaw co; Elliott, But Ter X II A Schroeder; Beach Fla q co D Bacon X co; Stanton & Brother Daniels X Brady; McCelland; Sayre S Prchard McGran d Noonan; L Merchant; Roht Ceiling Morrison x Little; Franklin q Brother Danl Merrill ] Sumwalt; sager & co; L'liommedieu & Brother.
 Per schr Sarah J Rea Barron Mead; A Pratt X co; Davenport q Seawel Rves, Battle & co; T Henry.
 Per steamboat Champion J C Chamberlain; T Ora ham, J Herpn; Quinn; Duva P Chantron; John Ticknor CI Reynolds; W Bunnell Cunningham SJ Col well; Marshall 4 Rowe; Taylor 6 Heyer.
 RECEIPTS OF COTTON.
 Per steamboat Pcayune Toomer, Gay t co 90; Bull & Files ]; w Sanders 4; Rives; Battle S co 2.
 Per steamboat John Duncan Rives, Battle X co 2l5, L Walker 9S; McMillan 42 Harrison X Blair 2l Geo w TArleton IS: Sayre 2; Hoyt X Ford F.
 Per steamboat Juniata Leavens X Malone 10; Wm Dickinson B Desha, Sheppard & l. C Taylor l; to order 2.
 Per steamboat Cahawba w Selma 66; IT Marshall 46; Boy kin 2l; Bull X Filss l9 Donald & 3; T De- Yampert l2 Onea & Goodwin 8; Austil x Marshall g.; T Lecesne 2; w Dickinson 2; Simpson S co l.
 Per steamboat Gan Gaines Rives, Battle X co 15i; M Marshall 65; Pope X Son 73 Desha, Sheppard X co 27 Walker 4; W McClan 72; IIolcomh Brother dr co .9 w Bower 4i w Scott Ii Jno Campbell 6; Johnson & Walthall IS.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-17


 SOUTHERN QUARTERLY REyIEw, is the name of new critical review about to be established in New Orleans. One of the prsprietors (Mr. Wl,ita- ker) is now in this city collecting subscribers. He is the gentleman who edited review published for several years in Charleston te able articles of which on political economy and literature exerted a very important and beneficial influence public opin- ion in this section of the country.
 The south must always entertait peculiar opinions in politics and terature originating in her institu- ton of slavery, and having precise parallel in the word unless be in some of West India islands. To give expression and embodm.nt these opinions and to maintain vehicle through which they can be defended from the assaults of false philanthropy and fanaticsm throughout the eitire civilized world, absolutely necessary for her reputation and pro- tecton. For this purpose then is nothing go eflec- tive as periodical reviews. h England they have rcvolutionized public opinion D many respects, and guided it in all with mastery hand and power ex- ceedng that of all the books published in the united kingdom.
 In another column will be bund the prospectus, which hope may attract the attention of the req der and induce him to subscribe immediately for the work. One thousand subscribers, we are informed have already been secured.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-17
For the Reglatej

For the Register.
 The Advertiser says it had such mass of foreign news for the mornings paper, Ii could not spare room to abuse and msrepresent the speech of MT. Shields and yet more than half column is de- voted to foreign news. Why did the Advertiser not speak out this morning. will tell you. Its eloquent editor intends to make speech tonight himself and It Would not look well for him just to repeat over h,s moraings editorial, before the enlightened whig of Mobile.
 Besides, he knows that Mr. Shields intends leay- ing the city tonight, and it would be much con yenent 10 misrepr,sent his speech after he is absent These are truly worthy motives To actuate editor, but he knows, as we'll as l do, what weight they had with him.
 In the little tirade of this morning, however, he undertakes ts speak contempuo,sl of the talents of | Mir Shields This will do no great harm, for none in the country high as to escape the spleen of | this "Demostlenes." recollect in 1884, Mir. Lang don gave toast in Perry county, when he was a Jaekson man, in which he regretted that "helnp did not grow strong enough to hang John c. Calhoun J | or something to that effect. Still Mr. Calhoun has never been hung, notwithstanding the ardent desirt of this apostate. And we may hope that Mr. Shields will survive the learned and se,ee criticism of thi. mornings Advertiser.
 AWopos of applause.-Was it not amusing to sec | respectable EX-Governor who has grown grey in the ranks of democracy, melting the little clique o wings around him to applaud Mr. Shields when he spoke m merited terms of the talents of Alexander Hamilton ] wonder if that parsonage would have selected that special sentence for his applause ter | years ago! VlRTUS.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-17

All descriptions of Western produce were in the same condition as last quoted The demand for Sugar had in creased, and the better qualities quoted at 5 6 6a Flour had advanced slightly, being quoted at s4 35- There was some enquiry for mess and prime Pork, the former Ut la, and the latter s Lard prime leaE 7i a7sc. Corn Is quoted at 40 42c per bushel, Candles have advanced New Bedford 4aa 45c; Nantucket 42 43 Lime firm stSl 70 al 75 per cssk.
 Exchange-sterlng, is quoted at IL l2t prem. On France 5f a5f 2. Bills on New York du 60 days 4l short sight 5t pr ct prem. On Phadelpha 60 ds pr ct prem. Boston At pr ct prem,
 Freghts-TQ Liverpool 7l6d for cotton; to Hayrc sc Coastwise, without alteration.
 The Liverpool Cotton Market the receipt of the in telligence of the peace between England China had received impetus, which, however owing to the want of corresponding activity in the turing districts had died For the particulars of prices see our N York letter,
 In New York; the news hy the Britannia had given an increased hrmness prces. The sales of week end ing the 7th, about e32 b. Of which 37Oo were Up land and Florida s3 ilc; 900 Mobile 10 l2 100 New Orleans 10 3 and lsl Texas lol cents short price,
 Money was plenty, and hopes entertained that 1t would continue to be t-s+
 nAvRE, April IS. American cotions have experienced no ahsratisn and prices have bsen pretty well supported But fair dee cpons, t must be observed hrer than the ordna- Y and inserisr qualities, which are plentiful .
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-17

This loss falls heavily upon our companies, aud will deprive many of them of the means of making a dividend for the coming year. The majority of them have always pursued the vicious system of dividing all the prots and some of them more than the pro.
 ts in order to give the stock value by declaring large dividend. The consequence is that they have never surplus to meet unexpected losses, and the a.opt fell yesterday. The Manhattan. for instance has 30,000, and they say the loss will be $l4OOO,
 the capital is 200 900, the loss s therefore pr ct or one years dividend. The origin of the fire is not known; business this spring has been far less than was sxpected-goods have fallen greatly in price, These facts furnish grounds of suspicion, which would in this age of refined credit system and "Bank morality," if confirmed, excite no surprise.
 The famous Pennsylvania revenue bill has, as be-
 eve wrote you, become a law by two-thirds vote in both Houses. This bill provides principally for loan of $3,lO0,0O0, rcdeemable in five years, bear. ing an interest of 5 pr ct. This is to be taken by the State Banks, which to pay for in notes of $5 and less These notes to be rcdeemablc for State dues, and for debts due the Banks, and redcemable suspension to be legalsed until the State redeems the stock. The present market price of Pennsylvania state per cent stock is 6l, consequently the bills must be at least 20 per cent discount. and as they do not bear interest, and are convertible, some further depression must take place in anticpa. ton of their issue. The rate of exchange on Phla. dephia has risen pr ct. It is said that many of the banks will reject the bill and abide by the penal ties of the old law.
 Money affairs in this city are very much the same as they have been. Money is plenty for all legid
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-17

The proceedings of the Democratic Young Men s Convention will be seen in columns. We were present at Milledgeville during the deliberations of the body, and can bear willing testimony to the high and honorable bearing of our young friends IL was truly noble sight. So large and respectable body of the young of State actuated only by feelings of the purest patriotism and devotion to their country's welfare leaving their homes andfencounter- ing the tatigues of long journey, (or there many Tn attendance from remote parts of the State,) was scene well calculated to inspire the patriot with high hopes, as we'll for the present prosperity of the cou- try as for its future preservation.
 The Convention was addressed by General Harden, of Clarke, and the Hon. John Forsyth. Mir. Forsyth enchained the attention of the audience for two hours with one uninterrupted strain of thrilling eloquence Truly, he spoke as man spoke before. His ai- usions to the accession of Mir. Tyler and bis probable course, were peculiarly just and impressive. Mi. Forsyth certainly deserves the entire confidence ant support of his own State; and may we not hope tha. when, ere long, the people of the Republic shall be called upon to choose ruler he may be their choice
 Upon the adoption of the resolutions submitted by the Committee, several members addressed the Con, vention. The effort of Mr. Stiles, of Chatham. see ed to us strkingly beautiful. lie is quite young man, but with the energy and talents he possesses must soon attain to distinction in our State Col. John Lamar, of Macon, addressed the convention. and refuted most admirably the charges which ha, been made against the State Rights Van Buren men in the State.
 Upon the whole, it was one of the most respectable and talented body of young men we have ever seen, and we have no doubt great good will accrue to the country from their deliberations Columbus fCsa l Times.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-17
PAS SEN NGERs

Per steamboat Cahawba-Drs Saltfnarsh, w Marshall, Messrs Sail Andrews Lockman, Wilson Norman, Boyd, Foshee Hayes, Mork, Aagse, Holmes Sharp Baker Ro- gers 0regson, Allen.
 Per steamboat Picayune--Capt Leech, Col Hogan and lady, Crawurd and lady, Messrs McDanie Hober, Parham, Lipscomb, r Parham. Norwood, Ramsey.
 Per steamboat IuniHtaDr Rack, Messrs Beverly, Tol- Nixon. Whitlow Glover Brown, NilleOrd, Fike, Mark, J and P McAfee, and Chanlron.
 Per steamboat John DnncaI-CO Jones Mrssrs La- hrop, Jones' Armour, Hans, Tngham Chandler, Futile, Alcott, Sawyer Williams, Buiord, Camfeld Graves, " Ginney, Lewis Hunter Harris, Powers, Fisher, McCra- ry, Peebles Marsh Patrick, Weatheord Warren, Snow Aisbroek, Cook Hoppin.
 Per steamboat Gen Gaines-Hon John Forsyth, Miss Williamson, Messrs Whippe, Ives Everett Glymn, Wn Vernon, Elliott. Smith, Bard Beene, Sawyer Edwards Sheppard, Erwin Lncie, Chuck, Tompkins, McLane, W Bradford, Chisoln, Thorp.
 Per steamboat Cham pion-Mr Calhoun and lady, Mrs Arnold Mrs Barker Messrs Foster, Poutney, Beers, Mayberry Taylor Calhoun, ilosey Barker, Hatcher, Sellers, Thomas, Jenkns Hodges, Hooper. Wnrtoh, W Burgess.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-17

One thing should be borne in mind by all voters, at the election of Thursday. It is possible that the negligence of our citizens may ensure defeat-let, therefore, no man fail to deposite his vote. This done and victory is certain for the Democratic party.
 It is unnecessary to allude to the important in
 terests which may be determined at the extra session.
 Our readers know their importance, and hope feel tn. necessity of democratic action and prompttude in regard to them Let it not be forgotten that many whig members are opposed to some of the cherished measures of their party, and that eir refusing to vote them or their opposition to them, with the force which our own party can bring into play, may secure their defeat. One democratic member may thus crush the embryo National Bank-the partition of the public lands among the States--the assumption of State debts-a Tariff. Let, therefore, no man be absent from the polls. Mir. Morton was elected Governor of Massachusetts by one vote. It is bare iy possible that may hold our delegation in Con- gress by as slight tenure. Barely possible say. If vigant, we can secure majority of six thousand