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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

IMPORTANT DECISION IN BANKRuprcy.-The
very important and much mootcd question as to
the effect of attachments of the property of bank
rupts prior to the institution of proceedings in
bankruptcy, was decided by Judge Story on Sat
urday, at Boston. in opinion of great length, in
which he discussed the whole subject with his u
sual ability and clearness. The result 10 which
he came was, such attachments ,coud not hold the
property, but svouLi, TN effect, be DISSOLVED by the
proceedings in bankruptcy. This decision is con-
sidered of more importance by legal gentlemen
than any which is likely to arise under the bank
rupt law, and in some of the States it will make
vast difference in the effects of bankrupts.-
Judge Story remarked that, as the decision was of
great importance, he should furnish it to the Law
Reporter for publication, and he hoped the coun-
sci in the case would do the same with their ar
guments.-Nat. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

Remarkable Escapc.-Mr. James Bamhart. his
mother, and two sisters, together with the driver
OF tie carriage in which they were riding, narrow
ly escaped from the most serious effects of light
ming on Monday last ltaPpcars That the electric
fluid first struck the cap of the driver, burning hole
through it, singeing his hair, and knocking bin
senseiess for short time--then gancing the top
of the carriage it was drawn by branch rod to
the back part, where il was seen to glance over
the shoulder of one of the young ladies', apparent
ly about the size of an egg, and then disappeared
AL OF them were rendered senseless for about
nall minute. The preservation Of the life of the
driver is attributed TO the silk lining Of his cap.
Winchester R,p.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
TIIE BRITISH TARIrr.

Under the modification proposed in tho Tariff
system Of England. the duty ON Bacon will be re-
duced from 90 shllings per cwt. TO II shillings,
reduction Of one-half; sailed beef and pork which
now pay IL shlllings, will pay, under the now
schedule, 8 shillings per cwh Tho. Baltimore
American assumes that the coufse Of trade In those
articles, il profitable at all under ,these duties
would not be carried on directly but through Ca
NADIA, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. For
while bacon shipped from tho United States would
pay fourteen shillings, as above stated, the same
article from British colony would pay only 81.
81. per cwt. Sailed pork and beef, paying ~ .
product ofthe United States eight shil ngs, would
be charged, Nc imported rom British province.
only two shillings per cwt. .t
'fshus large quantities Of salted beef and porh
would 60 from the North Western States into
Canada, to be there shipped to England in British
vessels--and in that way some benefits would Be-
derived to the producer in those States. But OUT
shipping interests would not participate in The
advantages of such trade.
Wheat and Flour are not included in the pro.
posed new Tariff; but as separate me asGfe, n,
modification is proposed in the sliding scale Of
duties. fhis holds out no advantages to the A.
merican agriculturist that can be securely relied
upon. The position Of the grain depots Of the
Continent give them decided an advantage
over us in competition for the English demand;
that however favorable might be the British tariff
on Wheat to the foreign producer, we should de-
rive no extensive comparative beheRt. But the
Baltimore American expresses doubt whether
any of the contemplated reductions, will be made
since the disasters to the English army in the East
will probably render necessary an increase of
revenue, beyond tile proposed amount.
The new tariff contemplates surplus Of Ell.
100000; but in the estimates Of expenditure,
ESQ, 1918, 000-is not included some 2aob,OOa
that will be required for the increased expenais
ture of the war in China. The surplus WAS, how
ever calculated in view of this extra item. The
news from AifhaniStan came to hand after the es-
Inmates. TO renew and prosecute the war there,
will require additional expenditures, that viii pro-,
bably require an increase rather the reduction oG
duties proposed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

The bill has yet to pass the Senate.
The Senate yesterday passed the General APP
preparation bill, but with sundry amendments,
which require the concurrence Of the House of
Representatives, and make it necessary that the
bill be returned to that House.
From the Inteiigeneer Of Saturday.
Neither House of Congress sat yesterday nor
was Thursday much of bnsiness-day in either
House. The attendance was thin, the House of
Representatives being expected to adjourn early
in pursuance of the order made some days ago to
adjourn over from that day to Monday; and the
Senate being also thin, and ndsposed for business
by the fatigue of several successive days Of long
sitting on the General Appropriation Bill. Soon
after meeting, that body also adjourned over to
Monday, for the purpose Of allowing its chamber
to be cleansed and ventilated.
The Civil Appropriation Bill, returned to the
House of Representatives from the Senate with
amendments ofsome extent and variety, was, on
Thursday, referred by that body to the Committee
of Ways and Means. 1t cannot, of course, now
be further acted upon before Monday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

1he Hefort Courtcous.-We know no assem-
blage in which there is such a delicate habit OF
courteous retort az in the House of Representa-.
uves. Among the latest specimens is one be-
tween Messrs Stanly and Wise. Mr.. Stanly,
Friday In his speech, spoke of Whitney as hav-
ing been 6uI-doggged before the famous commit
tee oil investigation few years since. Saturday
Mr.. w. said the remark was an attack on the Hon.
Baiie Peyton as well as himself. If Mr.. p. was
comparable to dog, said Mr.. w., sit was prop
er enough to compare him to the better sort of the
canine species. Whenever he seized he held on
and he bit without barking. If he ever bulldog.
ged,' he never .fcc-dogged' any one."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
THE APPORTIONMENT BILL.
From the IntclIiscncer of yyedr

:, n great stride was yesterday made in the
House OF Representatives towards the accomplish
ment OF the leading objects of the present session
OF Congress, by the passage of the bill for the
apportionment of Representatives among the seye-
raj States under the late census, with the new
principle incorporated in it of requiring the cleo
ton OF Representatives to be made in every State
ty districts. -
The ratio of apportionment in the bill is as one
Representative to every 50,l19 of Federal popu-
iation giving for the number Of the House of
Representatives for then ten years (shoud the
Senate concur) three hundred and six members,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

Most Melancholy .accident.-'The Boston papers
mention sad accident which occurred on Friday
On the afternoon of that day at about o'clock,
the Sloop Boat belonging to the Farm School, on
Thompson's Island, was returning from a fishing
excursion, under charge of Mr.. Cakes, the
5oatman, with Mr.. Peabody, the Teacher, and
twenty-seven boys belonging to the school, and
was unfortunately upset by flaw of wind while
lacking, and Immediately sunk, and all on board
except four Of the boys, were drowned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
rs II A U 81 IN O 81 g.
THURSDAY, MAY ls, 1912.

95-The Annual Convention of the Profess
tant Episcopal Church will assemble in this
place OIL Wednesday next, the 18th instant
Besides the members of Convention, great
many strangers may be expected, and our CT
tizens will have ample room, Gas we doubt not
it will be their pleasure0 TO exercise liberal
hospitality
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
CONGRESSIONAL.

In Senate, Wednesday, Mr.. Benton proceeded
further to deliver himself fhis indignant feelings
on the subject of removals, and threatened strong
ly what he Intended 10 do in the matter.
The Apportionment bill was referred 10 the Ju-
dietary Committee.
The Civil Appropriation bill was gotten throu q h
in Committee, and reported to the Senate.
In the House, the question on the motion to
print the Custom House reports came up, and a
warm debate ensued, in which there were some
choice personalities between Messrs Wise and
Stanly.
Mr.. Stanly spoke Of Whitney being logged by
one Of the celebrated investigating committee.
Mr.. Wise rose and asked If, the remarks Of the
gentleman were intended to apply to him.
MIR. Stanly said, my remark is In reply to that
tee on Public Expenditures were logging the Sc
! cretary OF the Treasury.
Mr.. Wise wished to know, after word or two
Of explanation, if the remarks OF the gentleman
from North Carolina were meant for him or some
other one Of the Committee.
Mr. Stanly--l mean the gentleman from Vir-
ginia personally.
Mr.. Wise-This was just such remark as
| expected from coward
MIR. Stanly--'The gentleman shall not escape so
easily. ] meant him, and knew my man. I re-
| ferred to the scene which took place in the COM
mittce room, when the gentleman from Va. threat
ened X. NJ. Whitney with the loss of his life if
he moved. Whether am coward or not my
seat here will show-(referring to the rencontre
between Mr.. Wise and Mr.. Stanly in the Extra
Session, when MIR. Wise came to the seat of Mr..
So
| Mr.. Stanly repeated that he knew his man
that he had long known him. For himself he was
not born yesterday. The gentleman from Vir-
ginia could find out whether he was coward OF
not. He had but to try and see.
The debate was continued for some time, one
sido defending the Committee, tho other the Pres
ident.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

Senator Archer has very poor opinion of Pre-
s'dent Tyler. Touching the Rhode Island contro-
versy, few days since in the Senate, he said :
"My apprehension is that the Executive would
unless melted to act, be found wanting in spirit
and trmness to carry out his own declaration and
the high constitutional duty which. from pre-
sent prospects, was likely to be devolved upon the
Office"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

The National Intelligencer of Saturday saws ::
1.-The Report Of the Secretary of the Treasury,
which has been for some time past looked for,
and which the Committee of Ways and Means
have been anxiously waiting for, is expected to
be laid before the House of Representatives on
Monday"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
The Lexington Intellipencsr Of Tuesday

The Lexington Intelligencer of Tuesday, says:
1--WE regret to learn that Mr.. Edwin Bryant, of
this city, special agent of tho Post Office Depart
ment, was severely injured in fight, in Jackson,
Mississippi, short time since. We have not
learned any further particulars than that both bones
Of his right leg were badly fractured.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

Bridge dcsfroyed.-We understand that during
the freshet on Tuesday Wednesday last, the
Bridge recently built by the Valley Turnpike
Company across the Shenandoah river, near Mt.
Jackson, was almost entirely destroyed. The
Bridge cost about SIO,O00.-Rock. Register.
We learn tina; the abutments Of the Bridge are
but slightly injured, and that the damage may
probably be repaired by an expenditure of about
$4,000. The original cost Of the Bridge was So
$50.
The Romney Intelligencer states that the
South Branch was higher last week than it has
been for thirty years, and that great damage was
done to the bottoms. The bridge near RomBey
stood firm, but the dollhouse on the Western
side of the Branch was swept off.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

" JAMES HAcAnTY. esq. U. S. Consul at
Liverpool and family, went out in the Great
Western, which sailed from New York on the
2Sih ult. Mr.. RoBERr PoarERFIELD KINNEY.
(son OF VIM KINNEY, esq., of this place, accom-
panied Mr.. HAGARrY as a member of his family
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

a great Military Encampment of volunteers
from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, will
take place near Baltimore on the 10th inst. The
field selected for the purpose lies between the
Washington turnpike road and the Baltimore and
Ohio raj! road. Gov. Porter, of Pennsylvania,
will review the troops on the 18th, and on the
Goth they will b.. reviewed by General Scott and
the Hon. J. G. Spencer, Secretary of War.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS,


Piusylvania-C. d. Bonnet and John Keen,
wings.
llenry-John King d.-two wings running
whig loss.
BeJford-G. A. Wingfeld and DR.. r.. p.
Mitchell, wings.
Franklin-H. l.. Muse and N. M. Taliaferro,
dem.-whig loss of two.
Charlot,e-Dennis, d.
Buckinsham-E. +. Hubbard d. 5ll, +. S.
3ocock d. 500, ]. NJ. Pat,eson W. 4os, Il. C..
Nicholas, w. 300.
Nelson-F. NJ. Cabell W. BAT, L. N. Lyon d.
275-whig gain.
Montgomery-W Wade, d.-whiy loss.
Botetourt-J. b. Wilson, d.
Roanoke-N. Burwell, d.
Pr. George--Daniel, d.
Greensville- Il. p. Scott, d.
Princess Anne. II. Dey, W..
Nansemond-J. Nj. Harrell, W.
Powhatan-H. l.. Hopkins, d.
Fairfax-J. Powell, d-whig loss.
New Kent and Charles city-R. II. Lacy,
wing.
Fluvanna-B. G. Payne, wing.
Essex-M. l.. Garnet,, wing.
Nottoway-Asa Oliver, wing gain.
Southampton-Dr. Spark diving loss.
Williamsburg, &c.-L. J. Bowden, wing.
King William-Hawes, d.
King & Queen-W. h Davis, d.
S,afford-Hedgeman, d..
Lonisa-Maj. Jackson, d.
RI. Edwaro = -s-i--.., 4
Shenandoah-R. Gatewood and S. C.. VIII.
liams-democrats.
Hampshire-Col. Blue and Ward-democrats
Accomac-Alworth and Gusts, d.
Morgan-P. Dyke, d.
Goochland-W. ID. Leake, d.
Fauquier-Smi,h and Russell, d.
Orange Greene-Th. Davis, d.
Madison-R. A. Banks, d.
Monongalia-Tansey, d.
Maron-Dr. Kidwell, d.
Mecklenburg-D. f. Jiggets and ]. d. North
ington, democrats.
Kanawha-Parks, wing.
Culpeper-Broadus, W.
Rappahannock-F. Strother, reelected.
Elizabeth City & WARWICK. ID. Brown, w.
Northampton-Dr. Yerby, wing.
Northumberland-W Rice, d.
Hardy-Jas. S. Miller, w.
Amelia-James p. Cooke, d.
Brooke-Dl. Il. Stanton d.
Observation-Disclosures L. Martin, d.
Tyer-West, d.
Gloucester-Robbins, w.
Ohio--D. NJ. Ellington, w.
Matthews e. Middesex-Nicholson d. elected
by one majority.
Alleghany-Moses Mann, d.
Pendleton-Col. DYER it turns ont bas been do
ieated by 3votes-Byrd d. elected.
Mason & Jackson-Mller, W.
Cabell & Wayne-Moore. W.
Logan--Stollings,
Fayette g. Nicholas-Stockton, d..
Wood-Neal, d.
Russell-Cowan elected.
SENATORIAL ELECTIONS.
In the Ohio District, Newman d. elected bv "a
majority over DR.. Campbell.
Greenville district-E. p. Scott. d.
Clarke Penn has beaten Vincent Witcher in
the Pittsylvania district, IL votes.
Thompson, of Kanawha, Carter, of Richmond
and Cox, of Chesterfield, elected in their resnoc-
tive districts.
Norfolk district-J. H. Langhorne, W.
Loudoun district-Gen. Rogers elected.
botetourt dstrct-John McCauley, d.
Goochland district-John Guerrant, d.
gloucester district-J. r. Taylor, d.
The Democratic majority in the Honse IF
delegates will be about 30, and in the Senate 8.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

Tile Creole Mutincers.-The Wilmington N.
G.. Chronicle of the 9th ult. says:
Capt. Baker, of the Brig Morning Star, at
this Port on Sunday, from Nassau, N. p. in
forms us that previous to his sailing, at special
Court Of Oyer and Terminer, at Nassau, the
nineteen mutineers and murderers of the Creole
were brought up and all discharged by proclama-
lion, with liberty to go where they pleased.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

number Of fires have occurred recently in
Wasbngton--believed TO be the work Of incen-
diaries.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

Mr.. Giddings, the expelled member from Ohio,
has been re elected to Congress BY majority Of
1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

The accounts from all parts Of the country
represent the wheat crops TO be unusually promi-
sing. Here, Tin Augusta,) there are some COM
plants Of the fly.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

! SECOND UNIVERSAL DELUGE.-A new theory
OF medicine has been discovered in GERMANY 1t
| is the application of water for every complaint,
chronic or acute. This theory is in the full tide
! we mean no pun-of successful experiment.
The founder OF 1t is a peasant, who one day had
two Of his ribs broken, and who cured himself in
the incredibly short period Of twelve months by
the use of wet bandages and draughts of water
Princes and Processes, judges, divines, scholars,
iients and followers. The current of his popu-
larly is fast running all over Germany. Never
before have We fully understood the physical dog
ma, that water will find its own level. But now
1t is level to the humblest capacity. This no
Joke. but sober earnest. According to the sys-
tenn, water = the sovereign remedy provided by
nature for every malady of the animal frame.
The system is called HYDYoPATHy, and is wash
ing away the dissouble fabrics C. Aleopathy and
Homeopathy by its onward flood Of truth Wa
ter alone is to remove all Imaginable complain
(QUERE-hydrophobI 1)-Water for preven>
ton, alienation and cure in sickness and in
health for better for worse; for richer, for poor
er; Cor fevers and for colds for repletion and
depletion; for mental alteration, local infamma-
ton, counter irritation, and suspended animation;
for broken sleep and broken bones for pains,
sprains, chiiblains and cracked brains. Water,
only water for every ache and ailment. Water
externally, internally and eternally--for all the
ills that flesh is heir TO, and many more that fish
es share too This practice will undoubtedly
soon be introduced into the u. States. Hasten
therefore, oh Brandreth hasten Pcase and all
ye Indian Vegetable and Life Pill men Sell out
your Pills and your patents while you may, before
the German Water System uDdermines your tow
eriBg quackeries, and you behold them dissolve
like the baseless fabric of vision, and leave not
hoht ind N,~H
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

A support Of the present administration as fur
as its measures may be Whig-the One Term prin-
ciple-the integrity Of the Whig party-and the
elevation Of HENRY CLAY to the next Presidency
a Irf Miro
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

RoBgRT BURNs,--It is stated in The Foreign
Quarterly Review, the Germans are seized with
an extraordinary passion for the poetry Of Burns.
-Four translations have recently been made Of his
works into their language, and many Of his songs
with fidelity and spirit worthy Of the origin
al.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-12

FCLL PosrAGE.-The Post Office Department
have issued an order, stating that full postage
must hereafter be charged on all the new pubIca-
tons similar TO Ianon, issued by the mammoth
sheets. This would make the postage twenty
five cents on Zanoni under one hundred miles, and
fifty cents over ono hundred miles.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-07-05

nursuant 10 an order cf the Court ofCommnn
JIG pleas within and for Brown County Ohio,
made at the October term lS4I, and revived st
the april term lS42, Of said Court, the 0ndSF-
signed will Offer for sale on the promises On The
9Th day Of August next, between The hours Sf
10 O'Clock A. NJ. and 4 O'Clock P. N. Of said
day, the following lands and Ieneme,ItS toWit:
dfty.ons and half acres Of land lying in aaid
County on SterlingS fork of wiiisoak eFssk ,boun-
dsd a. follows bsgining at a whiisOAk and beech,
srou's helm corner; thence 5. 20 degrees z.
8 and siXteen-tenth poles to two elms on the
bank Of the creek; thence down the centre Of
| the creek with its meanders S. 81 degrees Z. Z
pnes, ). % degrees z. A poles, 8. 10 dsgfsssW.
| lja poles, 5. degrees E. % poles, 8. lIa de-
grees w. II poss, ). Al degrees w. ~ poles, 9.
| l3 degrees T. % poles, to redoak and beech;
thence N. II degrees e. 75I poles to stone,
| David Snick's corner; theme with bis line N.
degree, +. so poles to a stone, Shick1s conner:
thence n. G2 degfees +. 5O4 poles To q sake in
the state road thence with said road NJ I9 de-
sresI west 50 poles to a stump in said road, Da-
| vid Sroules heirS conner; theBcs s. 70 degrees
! W. % poles to tine beginning: beng part Of q
surrey of 200 acres made an the name Of Benia-
4 mia Holmes No. 6747, Ordered 10 be sold cub
iect 70 the dover estate Of Nancy Higgins hsFS-
in before assigned, on the following terms; enc
| half cash in han aud the balance with inter-
est in one year from the day Of sale, to be So
cur.d by bond and security.
JOIN ALLEN, Administers
ROBERT ALLEN, tolS
ofJames d. Higgins dSesd.
Juns l4ih, Is42. -