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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20
THE TARIFF AND THE ENQUIRER

LIN iARIff AND THE ENQUIRER.
The Petersburg Intelligcncor, in commenting
upon the cry raised by the Richmond Enquirer for
Repeal Of the present Tariff law, makes tho fol-
lowing home ;hrusts:
"Bdt with what propriety can the Enquirer
urge his anti-Iarif doctrines, after the declara-
ton which ESCAPED from him some weeks since
When he feared that Congress- would adjourn
without passing Revenue Bill, The Enquirer us.
ed the following language in reply to an editorial
Of the National inteligencer
mo revenue bill is tobe passed An supplies
are TO be cut off. no duties are to be collected.
1Hat is the war Cry and the President and Cab
met are TO be starved out of office. Dui are these
wise-acres so far transported by their passions as
rot 10 see, that the manufacturing interest -nust
first go to the wall Orders arc already sent ont
by tie Great Western for foreign Foods Pass
no revenue bill. (and these Whir ciamorors saw
there is now 10 law to receive dules) and these
orders will be iplied-goods will come in 70
considerable amount, free of duty-and dolnos-
tic goods will be undor6id, and the factories will
be Frustrated Are these nla,lnen prcnarrJ for
such result! Starye Captain Tyler.--Starvc She
Army-starve the Navy-but, first of all, staryc
the manufacturers. Does tie Intelligencer real
iy believe that this ''scntin,eut is especially
prevalent among the friends Of domestic indus
try !" Can it possibly be so infatuated? But
the mischief does not stop here Goods will como
cheaper to the consumers, ii is trne-but at what
fearful cost! The balance of foreign trade is
against us-and 10 pay for many Of these goods,
specie must be shipped, the Banks pressed, and
they again will press The people. second sus.
pension will probably take place, and general
distress pervade the community"
We would not wish a better santi-Free Trad,
argument than the one our ncighbor Of tho En-
quirer here furnishes us. 1t is, in substance. the
very argument used by Mr.. Clay in his speech
delivered in the Senate last winter.
One of MIR. Clay's principal positions was,
that we never could have sound currency, or a
permanent banking system, unless we prevented
British goods from undorseilng ours in our own
markets, and showed by precisely the same argu-
ment that is used by the Enquirer, that as long as
we acted on the fayorite dogma of the Enquirer
and his party, of '.buying where you can buy
cheapest" we would be liable TO revulsions in
trade similar TO the one under which the country
is now grooming.
How the Enquirer can, in August, use the lam
guage above quoted, and in October come out with
an anti-protectivo issue, we do not quito ondor-
stand.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

Can6a1es-fho process Of preparing clam
bake on large scale well deserves description.
a trench was dug, (at DartmouIl) some forty feet
long and four wide, and filed with stones. Over
these wood was placed and FIRE kindIed. when
the stones were sufficiently heated the Goals and
ashes were removed. ri lhty bushels Of clans
were poured upon the pile, with some twenty bush
els Of potatoes, five hundred tautog, neatly dress
ed and put into clean cloth bags, of half dozen
in bag, to which were added dozen barrels
green corn in the husks. The whole was then
covered over with fresh sea and rock weed. and
subjected TO steamjng and baking process two
hours, that gave flavor and relish 10 this simple
food beyond the reach of the most skilfuI cookery
Of the kitchen When done, the weed was care
fully removed, and the wholesome luxuries served
up on the tables, separately, in pans and dishes,
and with melted butter and brown bread.
Bosf0n Post.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20
DEATH or JOHN z. uolLADAy.

rs win sincere regret ,ha, we perform the
melancholy Office OF announcing to the public the
unexpected death of IoHN Il. HoLLApAY. of Loui-
sa county, which occurred at the residence of his
friend and conneNion b. "A. Magruder, Esq. at
ScoItsvllle, On Wednesday morning last.
Mr.. ilolladay had been led to encounter the
danger Of infection from the prevailinn and moe,
ia'aS fever, "A, Sco,tsviIie, by am anxious soici.
tude Tor The safety of his friends. Alas, he has
become victim to his amiable sympathy and lis
generous, disnteresied benevolence
ihe deceased was young man whose nos;,;o,
In HE, Gnc abilities and high moral excellence.
opened Tor hin u wide field OF usefulness. As,
lawyer, ho was probably destined TO hiYh fame
us his professional career, far, was unfolding IN
ann brilliant prospects of success.
representing the county Of Louisa i'm the Ie.
gls!a'ure o. Virginia, during the last Session. no
WAS tbs most prominent mcpiber of his party in
debate, and sustained himself in this position To
the high qualification Of his political friends
Though we differed with him i'm his political
views, we have always heard accorded 10 him en-
ure honesty Of purpose and by many a candor
and moderation in his political course not often
met with in these high party times, and the moro
commemorative on that account.
10 his iainily-the bereaved widow herself
scarcely surviving the ravages of the cruel mala
dy, to which he has fallen victim--his death ia
no doubt an event of unmitgated anguish.
Charlottesville .qdv.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20
BEN TONISM.

The Alton Telegraph says: .'The notes Of the
Bank of England, of the denomination of !e5, are
in circulation among us, and pass as current as
the yellow boys"
How oddly the above will contrast with some
of the predictions OF MI. Thomas II. Benton
He is opposed to any thing like q national insti-
tuition IN this country, for the regulation of the
currency, and the effect Of his opposition as will
be seen by the above, is to inl!oduce among us,
not British gold but British Bank paper. How
long will any portion of the people permit them
selves 10 be blinded by such demagogues?-Phh
inq.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

Ne.c hsMoa Of computing Lniercsf-The most
expeditions mode of computing interest, which
we have ever seen, is explained in the United
States Almanac for 1913. 1t is only necessary by
tins process, TO mnluply the decimal OF the wear
by the principal and the product by tho rate per
cent. The decimal for each day in the wear il
gwen SO that the work is complete in,eres, ta-
nle--the result is as easily acquired by Row.
lett or Preston. The explanation is found in tho
above NAMED work, page 300, viz:
10 apply these columns (reicrring to the col
umns OF the day of the month, day of the year.
and decimal of the year, which are prefxed to
The side table) TO the computation of interest sun
pose note of hand for $l0l2 to become due AZ
The end OF nine-fve days, is given February ~
1888, and that the rate Of interest is per cent.
required the time il becomes due and the amount
OF interest to be paid. Against the date, Februa-
ny Il, we have ~ for the complete day of tho
year: adding IS TO this we have 49, and look
ing over the next pages, we find this number g
gaiusi May 23d which is therefore tho day ON
which the note becomes due. Also against Feb
ruary IL is The decimal l2o, and against May
ia the neciula $50
l20
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20
"A tic bStwccnth the lowest Wing and hghcs. Locoloco
The vote on joint ballot will stand as fol-

in commenting on the result of this cleo
lion, the Baltimore Patriot of last evening
says:
"Ihose who are familiar with the political
character of the several counties in the State
will be Immediately struck with the fact, thai
the election has been lost to the Wings BY
divisions in their own ranks, whilst in no cOun-
ty was the strength OF the Locolocos divided
by discussions. The Wings had six candi-
dates IN Montgomery, where only four could
be elected, and, Of consequence, two Locolo-
cos slipped III. in Somerset, there were seven
Wing candidates running, and there again the
.Locoiocos were enabled to elect two more
And IN Worcester there were, at one time, as
many as twenty Wing candidates in the field,
and, though most,of these retired as the dav
OF election approached, yet sufficient num-
Der, beyond what the county was entitled to-
remained DC candidates, and the Wings lost a.
mother candidate there making, in these three
countles-Elontgomery, Somerset, and Wor-
cestcr-fve delegates lost by want of union
and harmony among the Wings. Had there
been no division in the party, we should have
elected these FIVE delegates, and instead of
Locoioco majority of six on joint ballot, there
would have been Wing majority of four, and
with the third delegate from ST, Mary's, ma.
jority OF fivc.n
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

CoL. JoHNsoN.-'I'he Danville (Pa.) Democrat
of Friday contains full report Of The celebration
oil the Battle Of the Thames, which took place in
that town on Wednesday Of last week. Col. r. M.
Johnson, the "llero Of the Thames was present.
and joined in the procession, occupying the same
carriage with Governor Porter. compliments
~ address from the Senator Of the District was
responded to by Colonel Johnson, in a speech Of
nearly one hour in length, giving the details of
me Battle OF the Thames, and relating many in
cldcnts and anecdotes connected with that mem
orabie victory, and in the course of which he paid
very high and honorable compliment to the
bravery, gaIianry and noble bearing of his COIN
mandcr on tbe occasion, General Harrison, TO
whom he ascribcd the honor ofthe victory. Moth
ing Of political character was introduced-iiich.
Com.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

CHOW MANY CLAY MEN ARE THERE.
John Tyler has got down as far as the Nicht
Inspectors in his pa,ry work of turning out
Wings We wonder if the Hon. Edward Curtis
cough, any of this spirit in i'aneui Hall, in his
recent visit. Here is the correspondence
Boston Daily .fme,ican.
l.. Curtis, Collector.
NEwsI DIRK, Sept. 9th, 1919.
Hon. f.. Curtis: Sir-Il has been rumored tina,
am to he removed from the Office Of Niuht In
Spector, because, true to my principles, / have
been. and now am undisyuised advocate of the
principles OF Henry Clay, the patriotic states
man. have not obtruded my sentiments upon
any one IN violation Of any rule of the Depart
n'nt IN relation to The Interference in cleo
uohS, ana, SIR, To spare you The unpleasant
TASK oil obeylng most contemplate rcqusiton,
resien--and, as you know iuIl well, | have
faithfully discharged the duties of nv Office.
sir, is II not Il sublime spectacle TO behold the
Comnander OF the Army, the Admiral of the
Navy, the Chief Magistrate of the Nation stem
ping from his lofty position to inquire whether, i
William III. Adams, Night Inspector in the
CustcWs, love John and Robert Ty,er better than
the statesman Henry Clay! He could have
iound The response In his OWN bosom-for in
spite oil his present inIany, the President must
admire Henry Clay Of Kentucky. If John Nv.
Ter is despised, he should be reconced to his
fate: because he must hate himself resiun
rather than be slave to SO contemplate man
as John Tyler.
Yours, most respectfully,
NM. III. ADAMS.
T. ). Since the above was written, have re-
ceived and official communication, Of which the
following is copy
CoTLECToR's OFFIce,
New York, Sept. %, 1912.
Sir-l have to inform you that your services as
Night Inspector of the Customs will not be re-
qulred by the Government after the 3Olh Septem-
Der instant.
Very respectfully yours,
ICory.J EDWARD CURTIS, Collector.
TO Mr.. W NJ. II. ADAMS, Night Inspector.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

The scarcity OF money and the almost total
sioppage Of Monetary exchanges have reduced
the prices of Southern products to ruinous de-
preston. Three hundred bales Of cotton sold in
New Orleans few days ago at 6 Ia cents.--
" hcE VIII he country exhaust the store Of bIes-
sings, conferred on il by the ever to be admired
Jacksonian dynasty
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

most remarkable case Of longevity. in cold
rigid New England, is that Of John Gilly, Of Au-
susia Maine, who died few years since at the
venerable age Of l24. lie married at the age Of
so, gil of Is years old, by whom Ire had ten
children, the youngest of whom at his death was
more than 100 years younger than his father. He
was Of Irish origin, but a native born citizen Of
Maine.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

-GEoRGiA.-Thc returns received from this
State, show that the Wings have been pretty bad
ly beaten. The majority against them in the Lc-
gislature will be large and most decided
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

1--WE regret to learn that ALLEN CArERToN,
esq. (ate delegate from Monroe county,( had one
OF his arms badly shattered, few days ago. by
tho accidental discharge of gun. Fears were
entertained that the arm would have to be ampu-
tated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

J1-Gov DIcKERsoN, of New Jersey, contra
diets the report shat he had declared himself in
favor Of Mr.. CLAY for the Presidency.-IIe says
The report has no doubt originated from the fact
that he is friendly to Protective Tariff, and ut
teriy opposed TO the Free Trade system-but that
he can support man who is in favor OF n Uni
ted States Bank. 1t is not improbable, then,
that the gentleman will have 10 iorego ore of his
disikes, or 'fstand off," In the next canvass.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20
NEW JERSEY.

Intelligence reached us last evening that the
Wings have carried New Jersey by a decisive
majority The majority in the Legislature will
be eight or ten.-U.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20
lfR. CITY ~ LNNLaNR.
a GREAT GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE
Correspondence Of the baltimore Patriot.


INDIANAPoLIs, Oct. 9Th, 1872
This day we have Witnessed one OF those i'm.
mcnse gatherings of the People for vi ich the last
Presidential campaign was distinguished. Mi.
Clay, in compliance with an old promise, this
morning arrived in our city. His intention to
VISIT It's al tiiS time had become generally known
throughout the State, and from twelve o'clock YES
terday the people were seen pouring in from all
quarters. This morning line Of procession was
formed at O'Clock TO meet Mr.. Clay and suite
one mile east of the city. The reception was
most enthusiastic, and doubtless proved to Mr..
Clay the affection thai-burns for him in the bo-
sons Of the People OF Indiana.
The day was spent in pariaking of a Barbecue
given by the people Of Marion CO., and listening
to the hddrcss Of MIR. Clay, (who spoke about
Two hours,) aud Messrs. Critendcn aud Malcalf,
who each spoke at some length. Al those ad-
dresses were above any praise could bestow up
on them; that OF hir. Clay will, understand, be
published, but cannot now procure you copy
Of it,
The number OF persons present have heard va
riously estimated from thirty 10 sixty thousand ;
suppose the tfnth would be about 10000, in
GLIDING men, women and children.
am much Idtgued with the duties Of the day,
and cannot say more at present.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

ItTaS.--Iho news of the capture of San Anto-
nlohy the Meycans is confirmed. They captur-
ed the town while the court was in session, and a
lawyer was arguinga case; taking prisoners the
judge and jury, plaintiff, defendant, witnesses and
lawyers! The belief is that serious attack is
mediated on Texas at last, and never was the
young Republic more unprepared for the conflict.
Whole number of prisoners taken is So, among
whom, it is rumored is William III. Patterson,
late of Charlottesville, Va. and young Mr.. Che
yaIie, of Richmond, Mr.. l. Colquhoun. Judge
Hutchinson, Mr. Jones, representative of Coma
les,) MIR. Maverick, and S. II. Cunningham.
LJnck5trg VIrginian.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20
OHIO ELECTInN-

We have a few returns, which look favorable
for the Wings, but not enough to build any Ger.
tain calculations upon.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

a fire occurred IN Richmond on the 10th inst
which destroyed several old buildings h front of
the Exchange Hotel. The Hotel narrowly es-
cdPfd-lhe cornice took lire from the heat, nearly
all the glass in front Were broken. and Tie paint
and blinds much scorchei from top 10 bottom.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

FATAL DUEL---A duel was fought in New Or
leans on Saturday, the ist, between Midshipman
CUP, Of the Fexian navy, and Mr.. While, in
which the former received a wound Of which he
died the following Monday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 90, 1912.

GOA supplement- accompanies This paper, containing
number OF advertisements
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

JJ~Aucusrus WATERMAN, esq. Of Rocking
ham, has been appointed member of the Board
OF Visitors of The Virginia Institution for TIE edu-
cation OF the Deaf and Dumb, and OF The Blind
IN the place of RopgRr GRAY, esq. resigned
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

AN heRvAL.--We mentioned some time since
that number of young buiidloes had been caught
on the Weston praires, and were on their way TO
the soaboard, for shipment to Europe. This herd
arrived at New Yori; on Saturday. There are
twenty six bufIlloes ond one elk.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

Lewis Carson, engineer of the Richmond and
Fredericksburg Rail Road, was Killed few DAYS
ago near Frede5icksburg--tho engine being
thrown of the track by running over flock Of
sheep.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

Colonel r. NJ. Johnson, ex-Vico President,
came into Philadelphia from Reading by railroad
Monday, and had his pocket-book, containing
over ijO, stolen Just he left the cars. The thief
was not delcCtod.-Hich. COm.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

JJ~An order has been issued by the Postmas-
fer General, directing that person, under the
age of sixteen years, shall in future be cu.ployed
as Mail Carrier, or Clerk in Post-Oice.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

GJ~Wo are pleased to learn from an advertise
mont in the Rockingham Register that the stage
fare from Earisonburg TO Winchester has oeen
reduced TO Three Doilor5.--T'bis VIII make ibe
fare FROM Siaun.on through $5--something like
Via; It ongbt 70 be.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

DvTY ON q. S. WngAr.-The bill imposing a
duty of three siillings per quarter, on Wheat
from tie United States, passed the Canada House
OF Assembly on the 9TH instant, by vote 81 to 49,
The bill goes into operation on the 9Th of july
next. We presume there is no doubt of its pass.
age by the Legislative Council.-BaH. Put.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

First product,
k1io per cent.
2G3,I20
I5,7SG2O

Interest required, I5,7sG20
1t strikes us that this is tie most complete
mode OF computing interest :hat has ever been
published. Mr. Downes, we beive, is the first
person that applied the decimal of the wear to
this purpose.-PhiLqd Courier.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

Operation Of Tie Iar!O.-The New York Com
mercial says: "Jie operation of the new tariff
law has been tested by one month of experience
The RESULT is, that the average Of duties upon i'm
ports OF every sort is just about thirty per cent.
nd paloren,, and no more. SO much for the howl
ings of the destructive press against what they
have predicted would be prohbtory tariff"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

l'SN" "a sum- "DOut yard square,, containing
portrait OF General Washing!onS the Declaration
oil independence, and fac SMILES OF the signatures
OF the sgners, which was WOVEN, in various CO.
lors, during the past year, by Mr.. Henry Hardy.
The following is the substance of the article
of the Constitution adopted by the Rhode Island
Convention in relation TO suffrage. We copy
from the Providence Journal
.2rlicle Second--On tie Right If Sufyage.-
Suffrage is extended beyond It's present basis to
all male native citizens Of the United States who
have resided in the State two years, and in the
town where they offer to vote one year; who arc
registered and have paid a tax. either personal or
Tor registration, Of one dollar, within the year
previous, or who have been equipped and done
military duty within that time, according to law.
Every person who contributes TO the burhens Of
the State, is thus allowed voice in the election
OF all civil officers. 10 vote upon the question
tor raising tax, or for tile expenditure of money
in any town, or tor members of The City Council
OF fIuyldencc-tho voter must have been assess
cd on properly to the value of $3.50. The cues
tcn whether colOred people Shall be permitted to
vote or not is leit ioy the people to decide. The
word achHe is not in the Constitution but a sepa-
rate vote will be taken at the same tine with that
on the Constitution, on the question whether it
shall be inserted OF not. This will decide wheth-
er the blacks shall vote or not, aUih0uf any pro.
perty qualification. The Constitution provides
that they shall vote if possessed ola freehold quail
ilicatiUn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

$50

the fraction of year for which the interest il IN
he computed Multiplying the principal by this
FRACTION, and the product by the rate per cent.
will give the interest thus:
Principal, SIOlo
Fraction OF year, $50
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

Leonard Bliss, jr. assistant editor Of the Louis
vile Journal, was shot by Godfrey Pope, editor
Of the Louisville Sun, in an ARRAY growing out Of
a political publication, and has since died. Pope
has been admitted to bail in the sum Of SIC, 900.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20
SYNOPSIS OF TIE SPEECH or
THE HON JOHN NJ. CLAYTON,

Delivered at the Mass Meeting, in front of tho
STATE ilouse, at Philadelphia, ON Wednesday
Evening, October 5.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-20

E.cir0 Session NJ Tie Legislature IF Ttnnssses.-
We learn from the Nashville papers, Of the 81
instant, that on the previous day the General As
senbiy Of Tennessee met in extra session at Nash
vile. I'll tie Senators, with the exception of
Mossgs. Ross, Martin and Gardner, were in llieir
seats. The Representatives absent were Speaker
Douglass, Rcrce, B1stick, Rogers, T'Iice and the
member from Henderson. IL is said that Speak
or Douglass is detained at home by blindness. and
that he Will probably be unable to act as Speaker,
it indeed he is able to attend the extra session at
all. 1t was expected the Governors message
would be delivered next day bot tina, no other
business would be entered upon but that Of ap.
pointing commitee5.--Dat. Patriot.
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