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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
State of the National Finances.

The Secretary of the Treasury, in an official COM
muncation to Congress, estimates the demands
upon his department for the present and two sue
ceedng months, at $9,l74,OiO; the means to
meet which he states are inadequate, and that
there will be deficit to be provided for of up
wards of three millions for the service of the same
period. AS soon as the communication was read
in the House, the Chairman of the Committee of
Ways and Means remarked, as follows:
MIR. Fillmore said he concurred in the views ex-
pressed by the Secretary Of the Treasury in re-
gard TO the necessity of immediate action in rea-
tion to the finances; but he considered it due to
the Committee of Way S and Means, to state that
they had not hitherto acted en- the subject of a
permanent revenue, because they had, thus far,
been waiting Tor expected prciet from the Sc
cTetary on that Subject. The present commune
cation proposed an extension of the time Of the
loan already authorized, for which there was, at
this time, a bill pending before the House, and for
the passage Of which Mr.. +. felt great anxiety
The message further contemplated an increase of
the amount Of the loan. On this point he was not
at present prepared to express any opinion. 1t
must be with the utmost possible reluctance that
he could yield his assent either to increase
of the existing loan or to any new emission of
Treasury notes. (Cries Of mo no!") The
only proper course for Congress 10 pursue was to
provide, without delay, an adequate and perma-
nent revenue to meet the wants of the country.
cloud cries Of ''Cerianly that's it.)
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
THE LAND FUND.

The conduct ofthe Senate in refusing to author
ize the reception ofVirginia's portion Of the pro-
ceeds Of tho public lands under the distribution
act, justly excites the astonishment and irdig ma
ton Of the people.-At time like the present,
when our public Improvements have to be stop
ped for want Of money, and new taxes ae saught
to DO imposed upon an embarrassed people to sus-
tain crippled government, the rejection Of all
interest in property of which our State was ORR
ginally the largest proprietor, on the hollow pre-
text OF a care Of the public morals, we apprehend
will be rather an unfortunate issue for loco TO-
co friends to carry into the Spring elections. But
for this consunmate folly, Virginia would have
gotten, rs her share of the fund for the current
year, something like four hundred thousand dol
lars all which will now only go to swell the
dividends Of the less fas.idious States who are
willing TO receive it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
42S,335
595,637
3l3,957
Sl,337,929
Making an aggregate of

Or an average, per Congress, of $445,976
This you will observe is for the Contingent Er-
Pe'ises, and does not include the pay of members,
nor any thing of that kind. How, in the name Of
common honesty, can this be? you ready to
exclaim. Well, l will give you few items,
merely to give you an inkling how the "dear peo-
pies" money went under the Administration Of
The chosen friends of the hard-fsted democracy.
The following exhibits an account Of Stationary
For 2ilh Congress, the Stationary bill is 1884
18th " g 1886
10Th " I" 58,503
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
A YANKEE ARAB.

The celebrated Arab chief, who has for several
years bafflcd the French Generals that have been
sent to Africa, is accompanied in all his expedi-
tons by regular down-easter-one Zacbariai,
Coffin, verilabe descendant Of the old Admiral.
He sports the Moorish dress, rides a magnificent
barb, heads squadron, lays by the dollars, but
refuses TO change his relirion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
MARYLAND.

The Legislature of Maryland adjourned on
Thursday night, Gazing sndone much Of what they
ought to have done. and doing some things which
they ought not to have done. Among the former,
we are sorry to say, are Gas we understand) all
measures for further sustaining the credit Of the
State; and especially the bill for completing tho
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, one Of tho most i'm.
portant Of those measures. Among the things
done, the expediency Of doing which at least adj
mits of doubt, is the only act OF the session of any
consequence, being an act "to provide for specie
payments by the Banks" The act requires all
the banks in the State, on before the first Mon.
day OF May next, to pay and continue TO pay on
demand all their several and respective liabilities
in specie. The residue of the act, besides tenn
porary authority to the banks to issue small bills
for circulation, consists Of provisions for enforc
ing the principal cnactment.-Naf. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
OHIO STATE STOCKS.

The New York Evening Express says: ga
sale of a hundred thousand dollars of Ohio State
stock was made to-day, by auction, at fifty to ic-
ty-ive per cent, or nearly one-half its par value
this, too for States stock that has never failed to
pay punctually its interest, and State too that
has imposed tax on its citizens TO meet any con-
tingency"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
PAYING FOR HIS FUN.

person named ID. l.. Smith, who some time
since, Tor some purpose best known to himself
had the h,ndneSs TO carry TO one Of the papers in
THIS city false account Of the marriage of Mr..
oler to Miss Crowley, has been indicted by the
grand jury Tor libel. 1t is TO be hoped that his
punishment, if found guilty ofso base charge.
viii be warning to others and prevent the repe-
tition Of similar dastardly acts.-BaN. Putyiot.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

MIR. CLAY.-The New York Tribune says:-
The friends of Henry Clay in the Third Ward,
who are in favor Of an open, public and fearless
demonstration in his behalf, regardless Of private
ciques and selfish ntrigues, are called to meet at
the North River Coffee House, to organize Clay
Club.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
REPUTATION IN MISSISSIPPI.

The foul deed has been actually perpetrated.-
The Mississippi House of Representatives, by a
vote OF 81 to 80, has repudatcd the bonds of the
State. In the list of those who voted for the re-
Pudiation, we observe the name of Gordon d.
Boyd-onc of honest Lewis immortal band of
Land Recevers-a worthy actor in such drama.
The Vicksburg Wing says:
REPUTATION.
From the Legislative proceedings in another
column, II will be seen that the House of Repre-
senta'lves on Friday night last solemniy repudia-
ted the Union Bank Bonds! The time was well
chosen. Friday is omnous-it isihangman's day
the world over, and Friday night was fitting
time for such deed Of in(amy and villainy. 1t
Is well that the foul deed was perpetrated under
cover OF darkness. Night was the proper time
for such deed of outlawry. The light of day
would have grown pale, and the sun have refused
to Shine ON such scene Of unmiligated rascali-
ty.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
From the Bah. Patriot IF Saturday Erening
VIRGINIA BANK NOTES

Since the passage of the Resumption Bill in
Maryland, the discount OIL Virginia Bank notes
has Increased to ten per cent, with every prospects
OF getting worse. Now there are but two things
to be done. Our Virginia friends must either do
something to improve the value of their bank DID.
per, or in sclf-defence it must be driven fron,, oar
market. While it continues at the present de-,
preciation, there fears that those who receive
our specie-payng funds will be too apt to pur.
chase 1t to discharge their just obligation, thus
again causing the poorer classes to suffer oppres-
sion. The Richmond Enquirer, rank Loco Foo
co organ, referring to resumption in MARYLAND.
holds out feint hope for Virginia, by intimating
that she may follow our example in the course Of
a year! The truth is, that while Virginia Bank
notes rate as they now do, our only alternative
VIII be to discard them entirely. The most COM
mendable STEP therefore, for our sister State must
be to resume specie payments with Maryland.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

The Inspection Law Of Virginia against New
York goes into operation on the first of May. If
MIR. Ri,chio's "natural allies of the South, the
Democracy of the Morrill," who have majority
in both branches Of the Legislature of New ork,
do no, make haste and take soihe action on the
subject, the people will begin to doubt whether
they are indeed any better 'failies" than tho
Whigs.-That will be bad, Mr.. Richie!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

PoLTIcAL Observation-Disclosures are in
progress in Washington, it is reported, for the
purpose af bringing Mr.. Clay out for the Presi-
dency in the month of April. lie is to be noni-
mated by State Convention in New York, about
the middle Of next month. North Carolina is to
follow suit, and several States are to fall in as
early as practicable. The politicians have not
yet made up their minds respecting the Vice Pres
sdency .--phH. Ledger.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

PENNsyLvANIA.-A bill has been reported by
Mr.. Gamble from the Committee of Ways and
Means, to pay oG tie public debt of the State. 1t
proposes to raise 81 100000 annually by taxa
ton to be apportioned among the Counties, each
to raise its share it pleases. This " oud soon
bring matters straight.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
DEFINING A POSITION.

A Connecticut editor defines his position TO be
the same as that Of an animal which was carried
through the country In menagerie. ''Ladies and
gentlemen" said the polite keeper to the com2a-
ny-"Ladies and gentlemen, this ere animal as
you see here, between the lion and the iackass, is
AMBIGUOUS. lie can't HUe in tie wafer, and he
dies on lie innd ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

LAND SLIDE.-A land slide occurred at Algiers,
opposite New Orleans, on the night of the 23d
ult, which did much injury. Bells ten-pin al
lies were carried away, with several houses. The
Willow Grove House, except the upper story,
was immersed in water. The outer Levee on the
river was also gone, and apprehensions of further
injury were entertained.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

Col. r. nj. Johnson has been nominated fur
the Presidency by aporton Of his party in the
Legislature Of Pennsy Observation-Disclosures portion
are for the Hon. James Buchanan, of that State
Our opponents, we opine, will be in no situation
to jeer us on account of our divisions in the COM
ing contest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

The Potomac fisheries are expected to COM
mence uncommonly early this spring. Those en-
gagged in the business are already actively engage
ed in making their preparations. Shad and her
ring are now caught in small quantities and
brought to market for table fish. Quantities Of
the finest rock, perch, and other fine fish are also
daily brought 70 market.-.Aler. Gag.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
A MORAL COMMUNITY.

The Erie Gazette says that the Jail of Erie
county is empty for the first time, we believe,
since il was buit,a period of about thirteen years
MIR. Wood, the jailor, complains that the temper
ance people have combined to injuro the business
OF the house, and proposes to rent from the LIST of
April next. Sealed proposals will be received
up TO the 10Th of March instant
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

The Charleston papers mentlona rumor in tina.
city that Mr.. Preston, of South Carolina, is about
to resign his seat in the u. S. Senate,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
.S N AW NW@Ns 81
THURSDAY, MARCH II, 1912.

~ a, the late eec,ionsfor field officers of the
32d Regiment, 1t. Col. NATHANIEL KERR was e.
lected Colonel-Capt JACOB MoHLEa, 1t. Colo
nel-and Capt. Thomas CLARKE, Major.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Commercial Advertiser writes that Gov.
Cas-, our present minister at Paris, is soon to re-
turn to the United States and it is believed here
that he will be succeeded by Mr.. Waggaman Of
state.
Mr.. Preston is also spoken Of for the same Of
fee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

~ The bill to provide for the establishment
of Common Schools was ordered to its cngross-
nent in the House Of Delegates on Friday. -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

A son Of Col. S. Christian of Tuscumbia, Ala
was attacked by pet deer a short time since, and
30 goared as to cause almost instant death.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
REPUTATION.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives
have passed bill authorizing the Governor to sell
the bank stock belonging to the Commonwealth,
and to receive payment for the same in State bonds
at par value
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

The Ex-PREsIDENT.-M.. Van Buren, arrived
IN Charleston, 5. c., on the LIST instant. The
City Council held meeting and adopted rcso-
luton instructing the Mayor to tender him the
hospitality of the city,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

M'DoNALD CLARKE, the eccentric author of ma
ny poems, died at the Lunatic Asylum New
York; on Saturday. His remain were taken to
the Greenwood Cemetery for nterment
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

Archibald Randall, has been appointed by the
President. with the consent Of the Senate, Judge
of the United States for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

TREASURY NOTES.-A large amount of
Treasury notes fell due in New York on Monday,
the whole of which were dishonored. This
caused some excitement amongst the holders, aud
they were glad to sell them at 1 per cent. dis
count.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

The Wollen Factory Of Mr.. f.. Showers at
Martinsburg (Va.) was destroyed by fire on the
9th inst.-It was ensured for So 900.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

The Lancaster Pa. Herald estimates the amount
OF gold and silver coin, boarded up by the people
OF that county, to be from to two millions
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

The act providing for the payment of the work
men for completing the additional building to the
Western Lunatic Asylum has at length passed
both Houses Of the General Assembly.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

The bill requiring an Immediate resumption of
specie payments by the Banks of Pennsylvania
has passed both braches of the Legislature by o.
overwhelming majorities.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

The question as to the constiutionality Of the
Bankrupt Law having been raised before the u
nited States District Court at New York, that
Court has decided that the law is constitutional.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

The Legislature of New Jersey has passed an
act requiring the Banks Of that State 10 resume
specie payments on the 18th Of August next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17


For making Pens, 1880
Making an aggregate for single
item of Pens, of 5000
Another item is Sealing Wax, 1891 CO
Observation-Disclosures, IO6 DE-. or 1912, 2,6O2 90
Another-Porl-Foios sos "a
acknowledgements Books, 562 so
Ano,her-I5 barrels Of Ink!!! E"
" ell, the Wings have deemed these matters
extravaganza and wastetu. They are willing that
members should have reasonable amount of
Stationary to carry on their correspondence, &c.,
but they have no idea Of ministeing to a spirit of
prodigallty and thievery, and they have, there
fore, limited the supply 10 each member to S25
worth for the long session, and $50 worth for the
short session. This is an ample allowance. 1t
allows SIS per member, instead Of near s20i II;
or about 500 per Congress, instead of So ,43l
being a saving in The item of Stationary alone,
OF Si7,93l, or more than rs per cent. Of the
whole.
They have also made other reforms, by aboI-
ishing the Office of draughtsman-reducing the
number Of clerks, messengers, pages, &c.-chaDg-
ing the mode of distributing the mail. The re-
suit is to diminish the contingent expenses Of the
House more than 900 per Congress. If TO
this you add the reduction in the cost of the print
ing as stated above, viz: S29, 0S2, you have an
aggregate reduction Of the contingent expenses of
The House alone, of $132,OS2 per Congress-. A
pretty fair beginning this-Isnt itl
he country is much indebted for these valua-
Die reforms, to the industry and ability Of the
Chairman Of the Reirenchment Committee, Geo.
w. Summers, Of the kanawha District. Mr..
Summers is, you know, new member, but
nc has already exhibited capacity for laborious
Investigation, and readiness and ability in de-
pate, which promise, at no distant day, TO give to
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
GEN. JAMES HAMILTON OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
FROM rur RICHMOND ENQUIRER.


We have received letter from this gentle
man, dated at New Orleans, the Goth Febru-
ary, in which he requests us to re-publish the
following article from the New Orleans Cour-
ier-and also a long Address to the People of
Texas, Ito which we will give place OH Sa-
turday.) Gen Hamilton assures us, that our
snoble old Commonwealth shall not in the
end, lose one farthing by (him") -and that he
will make every sacrifice in the world to pre-
vent it.
IT. Ms Editor Of the Ne,o Orleans C,arier.
SIR: l. beg leave to transmit you, for re-
publication, a communication addressed to the
editor Of the Galvestonan on the evening pre-
vious to my leaving that place.
Since my arrival this morning in this city, /
have ascertained through n most deeply to be
regretted misapprehension of my Instructions,
my friend in N. York, instead of repairing to
Richmond, after the arrival of the Halifax
steamer in January, with my letters and the
security of the James River and Kanawha
Company, which enclosed him for that pur-
pose, proceeded on to Charleston to wait fur
Their advice from me on my arrival from Eng
land at this place.
AS am convinced, had the President of the
James River and Kanawha Company received
my letters with the papers coniided to my
friend, his painful communication to the Legis-
lature of Virginia would have been withheld,
deeply regret that did not repress the feeling
which marks the last paragraph in the subjoin-
ed communication. Under ordinary crcum,-
stances perhaps the privilege of resentment
even under manifest injustice, is not to be i'll
dulged towards those whose confidence we have
abused. In the present instance it would be
the less Unsuitable, the President of the
James River and Kanawha Company, from the
fatal mistake of my friend, must have suppos-
ed that both my own character and the inter-
ests of the Company, had been most unwar-
rantably neglected by myself
The blow, however, has been struck il
can now be repaired but III one way; and that
shall command my Jealous and unwavering
attention.
l remain, very respectfully, your ob't. serv',.
J. HAMILTON.
N. Orleans, Feb. Goth, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17

A support Of the present Administration as far
Us its measures may be Whig-thc One Term prin.
eiple-the integrity Of the Wing party-and the
elevation OF HENRY CLAY to the next Presidency.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-17
SISl,323
Aggregate,
S6I,13I
AVERAGE,

NVtIdpG3
But as your readers may not be properly inta-
led into the mysteries Of Stationary, it may not
be amiss to give you some Of the items, so that
plain folks can understand what is meant by the
term. They are as follow:
For 25lh Congress,
Steel Pens-(not stolen!-oh noD 1860 80
Quilts, 1888 IL
For making Pens, 1880
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