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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.

~ The Annual Convention of the Protcstan,
Episcopal Church Of the Diocese Of Virginia as.
sembled in this place on Wednesday last.-There
were about fifty clergymen, and between 30 and
40 lay delegates in attendance. The opening
sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr.. MCGUIRE,
Of Essex, which was followed by an appropriate
address from Bishop MEADE. All the proceed
ings oftho Convention, we learn, were conduct
ed in great harmony, and the reports generally,
from all parts of the Diocese, represented the
Church TO be in fiourishing condition. Owing
to the continued in6rm health of the Bishop, and
the great territorial extent of his labors, it was
deemed expedient by the Convention to elect an
Assstant-and the choice fell, with great unani.
unity, upon the Rev. JOAN JOINS, D. D., Rector
of Christ Church, Baltimore. On Sabbath morn.
ing, the rite Of coordination was administered by
the Bishop to fifteen persons; and the same day,
MIR. CHAs. GlLLErr was ordained Deacon, and
the Rev. Messrs. Caldwell, MAcrARDLAND, and
KiNcxLE, (Deacons) were ordained Priests
Sermon on the occasion by the Rev. DR.. SPAR
ROW, Of the Theological Seminary. The Sacra
ment Of the Lords Supper was also administered
to large number of commandments. The clos
ing scene at the Episcopal Church, on Sunday
evening, was of a most interesting and affecting
Characteristic parting address of the Bishop
was peculiarly happy. and made visible ion
preston upon the audience.
There was much able and faithful preaching ii
all the Churches Of the town during the Conven
tion-and we can but hope that the meeting a
mong US has been for good.-It has been rich, t
most Of us, in social enjoyment would that i
might not be less so in spiritual blessings.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

1.-THE Ladies of the Presbyterian Sewing So
ciety in this place, intend to have sale of Fancy
Articles on "Wednesday the ist day of June, in the
Store-room recently occupied by George M.
Cochran, esq. Tables of refreshments will also
be provided and as it will be day of business
to many who may be in town, (it being the first
day Of the Superior Court,) the Ladies have very
considerably determined to furnish, besides the
usual knick-knacks, something more substantial,
SO that those who find leisure only at the dinner
hour may be enabled to spend it with ,hem.-
There is to be no charge for admission.
We do not know how far the liberty we take
they know our disposition to serve them in their
enterprises of benevolence, and in that we feel se
cure from any very serious infection of their dis.
PLEASURE II we should happen to blab too much.
we are aware of the dinidence they feel in max.
ing an adventure at this particular suncture-but
itonly shows how unconscious they are of their
own powers--and we are therefore the more inter
ested for their success
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26


The Eneampment.- -Yessssday mosninS - a
early hour, Baltimore street and the oeAes :es.s4z
through which twas known The milienrv WosIA
move on their way TO the gsound seleEe.3 ~ IN.
encampment, were filed win tP5cSsSurG m.
,hsg :ns sssy par. o. tho nuning eecA of
the military vsiters from other piscoe. and sess.
ing them into line. AZ half past nioe os.lssr.
the various corps moved or in the follouin3
order: -~-~'~~ -
lndependsn. Light Dragons. Capt. owins.
Baltimore County Troop, Capt. Catch.
Baltimore Junior Artilleris,s, commanded b.
Capt. klunck. - -
Eagle Artillery, Capt. Kane.
Hinks. > SS'~'
Fi!s. Baltimore German Guards, Capt. Isnasl.
ter, Va.
Eutaw Infantry, Capt. Keyser.
N,ecnanical Volunteers, Capt. Watkins.
washington Light Guard. Capt. Rooney.
Independent Blues, Capt. Lilly.
erick. S''A'' 'io'h 'ed-
-, Westminster Guards, Capt. Nice olum. from
Westminster, Maryland. ''s''-
Washington Light Infantry, from Weaknesses
city.
National Blues, Capt. Middleton, from w,.h.
ington city.
;, Mechanical Rihen,en, Capt. Williams, ftom
Washington.
Baltimore City Guards, Capt. Nfilliken.
Marylan Cadets, Capt. Ropes.
National Guards, Capt. FRESHMAN.
Independent German Yeagers, Capt. Frederick.
First Baltimore lnvincibIes, Capt. Andsrson.
Lafayette Volunteers, Capt. Roberts.
Independent Greys, Capt. Law.
AT various points along the line were stationed
fine bands of music, and the rear was brought un
with numerous baggage wagons containing the
camp equiPages, sc. After passing through she
streets already mentioned, the line entered uoou
the Encsmpment grounds, and having been mar
ched to the desired position, was halscd-srna
were stacked-and tine order given 10 raise sensa.
In the course of the day the Encampment v.s
reinforced by the arrival Of troops from she fci.
lowing distant places, viz
Nationai Guards, Captain Shrive., from Fred.
erick.
Charlestown ARTILLERY, Captain Rsman. ftom
Charlestown, Va. ~
Pats.psco Patriots, Captain Swain, from Elii4
colts Mills.
Captain orem's Infantry, from Howard bid.
trict. -
York Rifemen. Captain Hay, from York, Pa.
The troops were occupied yesterday afternoon
In arranging their several quarters in the Encampz
ment' Some thousands Of spectators from sSd
city visited the camp grounds in the course Of Tie
day. The Railroad track from the Three Tunns
Tavern, in Pratt street, out 10 Mount Glare. pre.
sented an unbroken throng of pedestrians OF III
ages, sexes and colours; while hundreds were 81.
the ground, in vehicles and ON horseback.
To- morrow morning there will be grand pas
| rade at the Encampment, and O review Of ne
| troops by Governor Porter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26
CONVICTION FOR MURDER

David Lucas, whose arrest. we noticed som.
time since, for the murder Of Mr.. (.handlsr' =
Pedler, In Giles county, was tried on Friday last
before Judge Brown and found guilty of murder i'm
the hrst degree. The Court will pass sentence
upon him and fix the day OF execution before the
adjournment Of the present term.
FTncdste Democrat
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

lemnly cali upon tho Executive Of The Unitod
States TO pause to beware how he treats the great
popular movements in Rhode Island as an I'M
stance Of characterization just authority; and
we most euipaatically declare. that we cannot
and will nos see our felow.citizens Of Rhode Is
land shot down by the soldiers Of the General
Government, Tor seeking in manner which all
our Institutions recognino, rights which we our
selves en- low.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26


" A writer in the Richmond Compiler who
signs himself"A Whig," proposes State Con-
vention to be held at Lynchburg, ON she first day
OF August next, TO determine who shall DO our
leader, CLAY or Scorr, 70 retrieve our recent dis
asters, and conduct US again to victory. He says
that "Clay is the older, and in civil tactics, the
better soldier, and should go first" Upon this point
there is so little difference Of opinion among the
Wings, that We sec no necessity for Conven-
ton Oh tho subject. There is not one in thou
sand Of them no do not prefer Mr.. Clay deci-
dediy TO Gen. Scott, or any and all others combi-
ned--and quite as many who will never consen,
to give him up, can be found who prefer a.
nother-while there is not one who claims to be
Wing, that may not give him hearty sup
port. Under such circumstances, therefore, there
can be no doubt as to the true policy of the
Wings. ilHNRY CLAY IL our candidate. His
principles arc all known, and if we succeed in e.
! lecting him, We will be certain of having GU,
principles and policy fully carried out--a conf.
dence, which, under the detection and treachery
Of MIR. Tyler, becomes essential to our success
Let us have Convention, then-but let 1t be
simply for organization. There can be no doub,
OF the decided and overwhelming preference Of
the Wings of the Union for MIR. Clay.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

~ The Democratic majority in the House of
delegates is Sin the Senate Son joint vote
AZ. There is some doubt, however. whether
there will be majority in favour of rejecting the
Land money! number of their candidates, es-
pecially in the West, were elected on pledges to
vote for it's reception.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

Prominent Aen Sympafhising with Rhode Is
New ork, Tuesday night, to sympathise with
Rhode island. Mr.. Cambreling presided and
among the speakers were Messrs, Vanderpoel,
Ely Moore, Siamm, &c. Captain Tyler came in
for great deal Of abuse for having done his du.
ty.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

Corn sown broadcast, say about four and half
bushels to the acre, will produce the very best
winter Provender that farmer can have, and give
greater yield than the same quantity Of land
employed in any similar production. Ono hum
dred tons TO the acre have been cut.
LaHfayette (I,sdiana) Free Press.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

SUpgRLATIyE MEANNEss.--The New Haven
Palladium declares this to consist in a bankrupt
at distance sending creditor notice OF his ap-
plca,ion for discharge without paying postage.
The writer thinks his discharge should 30 denied
him for such an act.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

Care for Blind Siagg1s in Hogs.--wm Thur
h., - :: says In the Cultiyator, he cures his
forehead 2inches in length, oosenino mn the st in
salt 's up Win me
ro' affections Of The Kidneys in Hoss, give then,
daily tor or 10 days, in dough or any THING sss
, Iyoat nan spoonful Of pulverized coppefas.~,
mis- when given is a never falling cure
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26
llEAYY DAMAGES

AT the term Of the Superior Court. now in Se..
sion in this place, the Jury in the case of Thomp-
son vs.. Kirk, for Trespass, Assault and Bsttery.
found verdict Of one thousand eight hundred d.
lars damages for the plaintiff An application
tor new trial was refused. - hcrlofkesuius IeG.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

" The Richmond Compiler states that the
rate of Exchange between that city and the North
has improved.-lt may now be quoted at 6 to Ct.
The Banks are drawing at that rate, and there is
tendency to decline in the rates of Northern Ex-
change generally.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26
WISE AND STANIy

Inc washington correspondent of the Balti
more Patriot, under date of May 81, 4 D. M.
states that the personal difficulty between Mes
srs. Wise and Staniy has been settled through
the Intervention Of friends. ilr. Wise, satisfied
mat he was in fault in the blow he gave MIR.
otanly, has apologised, and so the cause of tho
challenge is Withdrawn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

The following gentlemen have been appointed
a committee, by the House Of Representatives, to
examine the expenditures of the Now York Gus
tom-house--Messrs. Richard w. Thompson,
rurney. Shields. Ousley. and Stuart Of Virginia.
they have gose on TO New York to attend to their
duties.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

u Flour in Richmond 90 for super6ne, and
$6 Is to DC SO for extra quality. Cattle on the
hoof, $5 to $6.-Bacon (best) sc to $65.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

:. Ihey are sending Corn Oil from Ohio to New
l cTk. II is said 90 be an excellent commodity.
burning as brilliantly as the purest sperm, with
ogt emitting any 81 The offensive oder Of ordinary
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

u The enterprizing publishers Of the "New
Wolld' have just issued another entire Novel,
in an extra number of their paper-"'The Jac-
querie by James,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

n o'",ps hemedy.--A physician Of exfens;vo
Ptdeuee tells US that prompt and efectnal rame-
ady ior violent bleeding tthe nose. is 10 soak a
Geet IN VAIN water. 'V@" we
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

The N. Y. Journal Of Commerce Of Tuesday
says:-The American An'i-slavery Society, at
their business meeting in this city las. week had
under discussion the expedIency ofdissolging The
Union In case they could not succeed in abolisE-
ing slavery Tie subject was finally laid on the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

great meeting has been held at the Park in
New York, in behalf of the Rhode Island ipsur-
gents. The Hon. G.. G.. Cambreleng was in the
chair, and tie meeting was addressed by The Hon.
Ely Moore, The following resolution, among O.
Tiers breathing kindred spirit, was adopted
Resolved, That we respectfully, but mos, So
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

!, Tic General Appropriation bin has passed
both Houses OF Congress and received the sanc-
lion Of the PRECEDENT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26
The venerable Bishop Soule, Of tho Methodist
Episcopal Church, sailed on Saturday morning
last from New York for ENGLAND. In the Packet

ship stephen Whitney. .EIhc Bishop goes out
as the representative Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church OF the United States 10 the Wesleyan
Conference, which viii assemble in London next
month";
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-26

| u Tho Richmond Enquirer takes sides w;,,,
the disorganizers Of Rhode Island. The Nov,
lork Courier says that the leader of the band
ooS. LOTT, Is one OF the most rampant Abolition
is'S in all New England-not only a member of
inc Anti SLAVERY Society, but member of its Ex-
eou"'e Conmlttee-and in the recent elections
under tho pretended constitution, all the allies Of
the disorganizers, black and white, resident Or
non resident, who could be brought to the polls.
were allowed to vote, and even their proxies were
taken! How would Mr.. Richie like to see tho
same game played in Virginia? If it be right
mus 20 TIDE over the sober citizens of Rhode Is
iand' why may 1t not be done here I!
IL Is reported that the Office of Collector of tho
Fort OF Philadelphia has been offered by Mr.. ~
Ter TO James M. Porter, brother of the Governor
OF Pennsylvania. The dismissal of Mr.. Roberts
Tor the reason which is known to operate with
The President, will be an outrage which ought to
cause his impeachment Mr.. Tyler had better
beware. He has not, like Caesar, (whateyer 9TH
er s'mllltudes his household may have discover.
ed In him to the old Roman, and it is sail thew
have noted some,) an obsequious "Senate at his
heels"--and the remedy Of the Constitution a.
gains' Executive abuses, may not be quite so i'm.
practicable thing, in his case, as i, has hitherto
been imagined.
buying of a Criminai.--At the late term of
the Superior Court of Albemarle, the whole a.
mount OF the bail bond in the case of Semmes.
who Killed Professor Davis, amounting to TWEEN.
t-hye thousand dollars, was paid into Court by
relative of the culprit from Georgia. This was
expected, at the time the application for bail was
granted by the General Court, which it viii! be |
recoiected had been refused by Judge Thompson.
The Charlottesville Advocate very properly re-
marks "rhe history Of criminal trials in our
state, particularly within recent years, affords |
too many illustrations of the caustc but just crit-
cIsm Of the moralist, who compared criminal
laws to cob-webs, whose aimsy restraints cauoh,
aah files, whilst the larger ones broke through. ~
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-03-31
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
THE MEXICAN Invasion.

The recent intelligence from TEXAS is highly nte-
resting and important The threat of Santa Ana to
plant the Eagle standard the banks of the Sa-
blne would, from the success which has attended its
fist movement about to be realised But sin
gle successful blow does not settle always the dest
MES OF country, break down the spirit OF free
people. spirit has been reused in the bosom Of the
Texan peope--a spirit of enthusiastic, courage, dar-
ing adventure and desire of vengeance, which will
not be quenched nn they have subducd and conquer
ed Mexico The Single star is more likely TO rise
the walls of the Mexican capital than the Next
eagle 10 in victory over the banks OF the Sa
bine The condition Of things in the United States
could nor be more favor able to Texas. The thou
sands of adventurous spirits whose enterprise has
been defeated by our financial difficulties Will eagerly
rush to VIII oh promises them employment, ad-
venture, honor and renown, and n, small portion of
plumber. The effective force of the Texans is about
5000 6gh ing men, number sufficient to exermlnate
the whole army of $4,000 Mexcans ill-discipined as
they and pusillanimous they have always shown
themselves when contending with the fierce courage
and strength with which the American border rs are
enducd the people which have filled Texas, and who
will rush in streams into the country at the first cry of
war.
The conduct in Of the Mexicans OF the pre-
sent day, shows that they partake of the iubecity
which characterized the original population of that
country. few hundred Spanlards under Cor,es
conquered the whole country, and the national cha
racter has been but little changed by its slight admix-
ture with European blood. A strong national spirit
uniles the Texans, and engenders national pride;
the -used and ms-govened Mexicans have felt
comparatively but little of the feeling The only adj
vantage that the latter have the Texans, is
in lis financial resources neither country in this
spect is in condition to for any length of time,
but Mexico is an older country, and possesses
wealth. besides that she may be assisted by England
to whom she is already in debt and to whom her
mines and her resources are pledged. English CAPT
tasts in the city of Mexico, it stated here,
loaned Santa Ana large amount of money
pledge of the church property and guarantee from
the British Gopernment-which may account for the
sudden appearance of so large army in Texas
so short a notice. The views Of England and Mexi-
in relation to slavery in Texas coincide and
facts prove that British influence pred inmates over
all others with the Mexican Government. Texas,
nevertheless will show herself the worthy scion of
the stock she sprang from.
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THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

We publish this morning an able and interesting
Message from President TYLER, urging upon Congress
the proprety of suspendng the operations of the act,
passed at the extra session, for distributing the pro-
ceeds of the sales of the public lands, among the
States. Whatever may have been thought of the
distribution act at the time Of its passage the
tary affairs of the national government have since
fallen into such state, that there cannot be much
diversity fopinon to the necessity Of doing
thing and that promptly to retrieve the credit of the
nation. The democrats, who, as a body, were OPP
posed to the passage of the distribution act there is
no doubt, will generally go with the President in
favor of its repeal and they will be sustained by
large number of the wings who will see the propre-
ty of such step. The President meets the question
fearlessy and in reference to the distribution act
well to the read usment of the tariff to which he
audcs in his Message expresses his sentiments frank
ly and without reserve, We commend the document
to the attentive perusal Of our rcaders.Pht inner
Sentinel
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From the Philadelphia Ledger.
MORE TROUBLE.

AT the very time when the Treasury is bankrupt
the country defenceless, its relations with Britain
alarming to all lovers Of peace, and four months OF
time have been extended by Congress in overlooking
the public cxgencies and wranglng about trifes, Mr.
Giddings Of Ohio losses frebrand into the House.
for the apparent purpose Of aggravating these difficult
ties He introduces set of resolutions containing
singular mixture Of truth and error, of sound pre-
misses and illogical conclusions the only effect Of
which, if they attracted any serious notice, would be
the delay of important public business the aggraya-
ton of domestic animosites and the encouragement
Of a Government which is now making unjust claims
upon us, by exhibiting ourselves to that government
as a divided discordant people. If Mr.. Glddings Is
seeking the Martyrs crown, the price which he pays
for it is the crown of the patriot.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-03-31
From the Boston Chronicle

g1'We see by an advertisement in another column
that Messrs. Com,tock s. Co, the Agents for o.
bridges Balm of Columbia have deputed To- sell that
article in Boston and elsewhere. We know lady
of this city whose hair nearly gone to :
pose entirely her chronological Developments which,
considering that they betokened most amable 1ispo-
sition, not in reality very unfortunate Never
theless she mourned the loss of locks that she had
worn, and after years fruess resort to miscaled
restoratives pure hased, months ago, bottle or
two of Oldridge's Balm, and she has ringlets in
rich profuson, glossy, and of raven backness. We
are not pulling none of the commodity has been
sent to US, and indeed, do not want any, for
though obliged to wear a wig year ago we
have now, through its virtue, hair enough, and of a
passable quality, of our own
Agents-C. II. James, and Ch Stott Washington.
march 81 1912
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