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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

" Some of the editors in neighboring States
DO not comprehend the movement now going on
in Western Virginia.-The object is chiefly to
obtain an equality of representation, according to
population, ofwhch we are deprived, by the fixed
and arbitrary arrangement of the present Consii-
tuition. The population of Western Virginia is
27l 900, ye, she has representation of only Sc
1.-THE House of Delegates, and 10 in the Senate !;
while Eastern Virginia, with population of
100000, has 10 Delegates and 10 Senator's
The inequality in the Congressional representa-
ton is still greater-thc West having but seven
OF the twenty-one members
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
From tie Fncaslc Democrat.
MURDER AND THE CONSEOI1ENC

During the cutting Of the recent harvest, Col
JOHN Persinger (of Allegheny County, had some
hands grading; among them, a negro boy of his
own was sighting his work; tue Colonel in
structed him TO cut the grain differently to which
the negro paid no attention. lie then stepped be-
fore the boy to stop him; the boy persisted, and
made a cut with the cradle which cut his masters
pantaoons,-the next motion cut the Colonel's
leg nearly off above the knee. The boy laid
down his cradle, went AID sadded his horse and
rode off. Modification ensued in a few DAYS in
the injured leg which caused the Colonel's death.
The boy was apprehendcd by "CSazy" Bob Jones,
(well known in every county in Vrgna0 was
tired on Saturday last, and condemned TO be hung
Friday The 18th day Of August next is fixed upon
as the day Of execution. The negro had been
raised from infancy in the family and treated as
white person, with the exception that he was not
taken into the house or TO the table; but enjoyed
all other privileges Of the white family; was per-
mitied to keep horse and other stock on the
farm. Such is the result Of too much indulgence
and intimacy in the raising and treatment Of me-
groes The above are the facts Of this tagcal az
fair, as they have been detailed to us.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
DESTRUCTIVE FRESHET.

we regret TO learn that there was a destructive
ireshet to the South off, on Wednesday the 18th.
The Wilmington and Roanoke, the Raleigh and
CASTOR, the Portsmouth and Roanoke, and the Pc
iersburg Rail Roads, were all more or less iniur.
ed.
In the county OF Warren, N. c., good deal of
damage was done to the Corn, the water in many
places on the banks Of the Roanoke and other
streams covering the Corn entirely.-Pet. Int.
On Nottoway River immense quantities of
Wheat and Oats have been swept off, and tho To-
bacco and Corn have been greatly injured.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

1t is said that no Revenue Bill which does not
preserve the Land Distribution law, can pass Con-
gress; because there are enough members who
think the latter more important than the former,
should it not contain the saving clause. If so,
what's TO be done! Will the President remain
fixed against Distribution, and veto any Revenue
Bill that saves it! If SO, our government and
country will have to go into liquidation and repu-
diation, too. In that event the United States will
become, commercially, provinces of Great Br-
tain.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

N. e. Storm.-The long season of rain just
passed-(it will not soon be forgot by the farmers
three days heavy blow from the NJ (which has
Frustrated many fields Of corn on the rivers, and
whipped the blades into shreds. Atsea, we have
reason to fear, its effects have been witnessed in
fnitely more disastrous than any conception we
can form from what has been witnessed on shore.
1t lasted from Sunday to Tuesday. The ship II
Der in Hampton Roads from Marseilles took the
storm on Sunday night, and the Captain states
that it ragged with all the violence of hurricane,
blowing away or splitting his sails and finally
compelling him to scud under bare poles-Hera!d.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

~ AT meeting of a respectable portion of
the citizens of Augusta County, held at the Court
house in Staunton, on Monday last--Col. JAMES
CRAWFORD in the Chair, and ERASMUS SrRrBLINo,
Esq Secretary--the following gentlemen were
appointed delegates TO the Lewisburg Conven-
ton: William Kinney, James Bell, ID. w. Pat.
teson, Thomas J.. Niche, N. C. Kinney, James
a. Cochran, John NJ. M'Cue, VIM. b. Kayser,
John Is. Baldwin. and James Points, Esouires.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
THE LATE RAINS

The Warrenton Reporter of the 10th inst says
The heavy showers Of rain which fell on Tuesday
night and "Wednesday morning have done i'm
Inense injury III this county. The crops of corn
have been completely Frustrated by the rain and
wind, great deal of the oat crop has been en-
,irely destroyed and the Tobacco has been much
injured. The long bridge across Fishing creek 2
miles west of Warrenton, Clark's bridge across
the same stream miles southeast Of Warrenton.
and indeed every bridge in the county which we
have heard from has be, swept away.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

The CANAL.-A great number Of brea ches were
made by tho late fresh in the Canal, but il il
thought they will not interrupt tho navigation
more than FIVE or six weeks. The cost of thu m.
pairs required is estimated at forty or fiity shou
sand dollars. ,aer
The Wing says the navigation Of The Canal
was re-opened as far up as Maiden's Adventure
dam Wednesday, and that repairs are in pro-
gress between Lock IL and the Middleton Mills
with view to let in the water at the Seven Is
lands feeder, as soon as practicable, which win
give a continuous navigation for seventy miles a.
bovc Richmond, and within miles Of Scottsville.
The Lexington Gazette gives the following list
OF furnaces, FORCES, mills &c. washed away in
Rockbridge county, oy the late fresh:
South river-Mr. Avery's foundry, Mr.. NJ
Cowan's ,il,-hammer, Mr.. Metcalf's saw-mill.
Irish creek--Alr. Gibson's saw-mill, and
quantity OF plank.
Mill creek-Col. Reid's saw-mill, Mr.. Harris'
smith shop, and FIVE or six wagons.
Viewers forge on Buffalo, and Mr.. f. Jordan's
forge on Jackson's river.
Viewers forge and furnace on North river and
COL Jordan's forge, &c. on lac kson's river, wers
much injured.
jury to land, was also great. The Star estimates
that $4,000 would not cover the loss in thai
county.
The Fincaste Democrat gives no particulars Of
the destruction in Bo,etourt, but says generally
that houses, barns, furnaces, mills, forges bridc.
es' wheat cattle, and indeed every thing in the
low grounds have been swept away.
The Richmond Compiler says:
Since the river has receded to its regular stage.
and the farmers have summed up more accurately
their loss, it is ascertained that it is not so exten
slve as was at first supposed. From the reports
OF several of the large farmers Of James River,
and comparing notes at different points il seems
to be pretty clearly ascertained that tho loss of
wheat does not much if at all exceed 100 900
bushels.
We understand too from one of the most extern
sive farmers of the river, that the injury to the
corn is partial; but little has been washed up bv
The roots and except where it is so destroyed, the
injury has been Slight. The Tobacco has suffer
ed more.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

~ WILLIAM KINNEY, Esq. has been appoint
ed by the President, with the consent orthe Sem
ate, District Attorney of the United States, for
the Western District Of Virginia.
MIR. Kinney, we understand, was not an appli-
cant FOR the oifice.-His name was presented to
the President by some OF his friends at Washing
ton, on the rejection of the nomination of MIR.
Singleton, without his knowledge.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
FOREIGN NEWS

The steamer Acadia arrived at Boston on the GOTH
bringing Liverpool papers to the 9th Of July The
from ndiais that Gen Pollock had arrived at Jclalabad
relieving Sale and the garrison Of that Fortress without
cncountcring much opposition the way. In China,
active operations going Queen Victoria has
rcprcved the boy Francis, who was convicted OF an at
tempt TO shoot herand another most iudIcrous attempt
Of the kind has been Ioadc by deformcd boy with
old, rusty pistol charged with few grains Of coarse
powder, and piece OF old pipe AL London was in
cycE .mcnt about il
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

WIG CONVENTION IN VERMoNT.-A Conyen-
ton of the Wings of the Green Mountain State
was held at Middlebury on the 9th, nearly eight
hundred delegates being present. IfoRATIo SEY
MoUR, Of Middlebury, presided. CHARLES PAINE,
the present Governor. was re-nominated, as were
also the Lieutenant Governor and Treasurer SO
that the entire Wing ticket of last year is again
in the field. Resolutions were passed strongly
condemning the vetoes, &C. and approving of the
course of the Wings in Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

u The National ln,elligcncer states that the
agreement between the Ministers of Great Bri-
tain and the United States for the settlement of
the Northeastern boundary question, has received
the sanction of the Commissioners of Massacbu.
sets and Maine, so hatevery requisite to salts
factory adjustment of the question is now secur-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

The New York Commercial Advertiser has Al
detailed description Of the new customhouso
which has been recently completed in that city.
The building was commenced in May, 1884, and
finished, with its furniture complete, in May,
$25. OOO-jn all $685.. 900.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
MISSOURI.

The Wings Of this State have resolved not to
nominate or vote for Members of Congress at the
approaching Election, under the General Ticket
system, deeming that system clearly abroga.ed by
the second section Of the New Apportionment bill.
On the other hand, the Loco-Focos, including the
State authorities, are determined to 90 on and hold
the Election by General Ticket, in OPEN defiance
TO the law of Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
TARIFF AT THE SOUTH.

The Southron, published in Jackson, (Missis-
sppD says:
''Tbe people Of the South and West, who, un-
I'll recently, were opposed to protection, are re-
tracing their steps almost unanimously. In two
years lime, there will hardly be single southern
man of intelligence opposed 10 the tariff prnci-
nlc ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

n call on Mr.. Tyler 10 Resign.-One Of the Del
egates TO the Convention that nominated Gen.
Harrison and Mr.. Tyler, appears in the Lancaster
Examiner, and proposes to the serving mem
bers of the Convention that they re-assemble in
the same place at an early day, and by solemn
protest against Mr.. Tyler's course, endeavor to
prevail upon him to resign. i. would be .ioue's
labor lost"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

the Loco Foco Candidate for Governor in North
Carolina has given formal notice through the LAST
"Standard," that his ''health is too feeble TO en-
dure the exposure, excitement, and labor oil po-
ltical canvass, at This season Of HE year. Or, IN
other words, he abandons the race, and leaves MS
competitor TO walk over the political course :
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
wARLIKE RUM oRs PROM MEXICO.

The New Orleans Courier of the 9th inst, con-
tains the following runor:.
1--WE are told that letter from the City Of Mex
leo, received here this morning via Havana, men
tons that fears were entertained in Mexico that
the American minister would Withdraw, in which
case President Santa Anna intended to declare
war Immediately against the u. States.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
MIR. TYLER AND RHODE ISLAND.

MN. 4 LEX AMI kHODE ISLAND.
The following statement by the correspondent,
OF the N. Y. American, throws some ligh, upon
one Of the articles Of Mr.. Bolts. Mr.. TYLER has
been generally commended for the first step
which he took in the Rhode Island controversy.
But il seems no speedily altered his course, and
encouraged Dorr.
Correspondence of the N. Y. American.
WAsnINoroN, July IL.
But the most wicked and foolish act of John
Tyler, is yet unknown to the people Of the coun-
try, and even to Congress. The secret however
Is coming out. His conduct in the Rhode Island
business is without parallel eveu in his own
lie. call on the Rhode Island delegation i'm
Congress, both Senators and Representatives. and
on the Governor and his Council, to expose to the
outraged nation the transactions between them
and Tyler in relation to the requisition for the aid
OF The Federal Government to repel foreign ay-
gresson and suppress domestic violence. Ii is
said that he was in correspondence with Dorr and
the insurgents throughout, and encouraged them
recognition as soon as they could establish their
government! He changed his original ground
alter his first letter Of reply to the requisiion of
the Legislature, and positively refused to execute
mat article OF the Constitution which requires his
obedience to such call. Let all this come out
IN authentic form, with all the correspondence.
&c. Ofthe Cabinet, Messrs. Spen.
Ger and Toward are innocent of any responsibility
Tor his conduct. They never sanctioned it, but
did what they could to oppose it,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
Battle between The siour and &ippewas.

The steamboat Rock River came down from "a
bove few days since. The captain brings &C.
counts Of a battle between the Sioux and ChIppe-
was. About one hundred and thirty Ch'Ppewas
attacked the Lower Sioux village, killed thirteen
killed and number wounded. The latter then
returned to their own country.--Galena Gaz. 3D.
,Iuiu.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

j.. W. Tyson, of Philadelphia, still discharges
the duties of Commissary General of Purchases,
Notwithstanding the Senate rejected his nomna-
lion more than two months since. He has lately
discharged one of the old clerks, TO make room
for Tyler man. This beats the Jackson era of
usurpaion and outrage.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

Mr. Courtney has accepted the appointment of
Professor Of Mathematics conferred upon him by
the Board Of Visitors of the University of Virgin
ia
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

Sin order to prevent all misunderstanding or disap-
pontmcnt, we distinctly state that all fees must be poi
or assumed by some responsible individual in h, place
before the delivery Of savs to notices for the final
discharge Of MISUNDERSTANDING the
uce in each case We give this timely warning, that
that there need be just ground Of complaint against
measure which deem necessary to our own protection
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

The Northern papers are conjecturing what will
be done in case of another Veto upon the Revenue
bill. One of the best surmises, we have seen, is,
that MIR. Gushing will bring in Mr.. Tyler's
Scheme, and if that passes both Houses, IT will
be Vetoed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

New ORLEANS BANKs.-Two more of the
Banks of New Orleans suspended specie pay
ments on the 9Th instant, namely, the Union
Bank and the Mechanics and Traders. The Lou
islana and Gas Banks row the only specie
paying institutions in that city.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

~ The New York American states that re-
mittances for the interest on Virginia State Stock
held in England. arrived in that city on the 18th,
bot 100 late 10 be forwarded by the steamer Cal.
edonis.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

nr,-Ceorgia which the first State to refuse her
share of the Land money, has had already agent on
at Washington TO apply for il
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
CONGRESS-.

The New Tariff Bill, which passed the House
OF Representatives on Saturday last. and which in
the Senate was on Monday referred to the Com
niiitee on Finance, was on yesterday reported
back from that Committee, with certain amend
ments proposed thereto. 1t is made the special
order of the day for Monday next; and in all
probability will not be finally passed upon by the
two Houses of Congress earlier than we have
heretofore supposed.-Int. IF Friday.
tits said that Mr.. Tyler has prepared a Veto
for this bill in advance-but there is some proba-
blllty that he may yet be headed. The Compro-
mise act provides for home valuation, and il is
con]ectured that the Senate seeing the mad course
on which the President is bent, may, in order to
avoid the'evil consequences which it threatens TO
the country, adopt Mr.. Simmons bill, based on
that principle, as an amendment TO the one from
the House. This bill aflixes Specific value up-
on every article of importation, and by reducing
the scale Of duties it provides, from 25 to 90 per
cent. Will give rate equal to 35 per cent on any
other system "a tariff sufficient for protection and
revenue, and which at the same time would not
raise the question the repeal of the 20 per cent.
clause of the Land Distribution law.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

" Clay Clubs are being formed all over the
country.-A meeting was TO be held AT ST. Louis,
Missouri, on the 9th, for that purpose.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

~ Mr.. Benton made another movement, a
few days ago. for the repeal Of the Bankrupt law
The effort is perfectly hopeless, however, as it
requires vote of two thirds TO consider the ques-
ton.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

The Wheeling Times expects that, owing 10 III,
large crops OF wheat in the West, Flour will sci
In that city for two dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
rs IN A 70 ~ IONS
THURSDAY, JULY %, 1919.

0$-For number of advertiser ,nts, see supplement-
which accompanies this paper
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

LAND FuND.-The Washington correspondent
of the New York Express says that the Treasury
Department is ready to pay to the States their dis
tributivc share of the Land money-aHd New
Jersey, it is stated, has received her share. How
is thsl 1t was alleged short time ago, that
the money had been expended by the Adminstra-
ton, and 'rhe Madisonan'' admitted the fact
but said it had been taken to pay the members Of
Congress their per diem, as if that were really
ny excuse! We must infer, therefore, that Capt.
Tyler has found some means Of replacing the mo-
ney.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28
PRESIDENT TYLER AND A NATIONAL BANK


DIR. FREDERICK /. HILL, one of the Delegates
from North Carolina in the Harrisburg Conven-
ton, has addressed letter to the editor of the
North Carolinian, in which he makes this state
ment, which he says he made frequently in pub
lie and private. as reason for giving his vote in
favor of the nomination of MIR. Tyler for the
Vlce-Presidency, on his return TO his constitu-
ents:
"During our attendance on the Convention,
and IN the room occupied by the late lamented
Gov OWEN and myself, Mr.. TYLER declared.
"That his views on the Bank question had under
gone an entire change that he believed the es-
Enlistment Of a National Bank TO be alike indis-
Pensabe as a Fiscal agent of the Government,
and to the restoration of the currency and exchan-
ges Of :he country; and that he thought that all
constitutional objections ought to yield to the va
rous Executive, Legislation, and Judicial deci-
slons of the question"
The same statement is substantiated, under
oath, by Henry A. LONDON and JOSEPH RAMSEY,
as having been made to them by Gov. OWEN, in
the summer of 1870.
The testimony of another member of the North
Carolina delegation in the Harrisburg Conven-
ton, is promised by the Carolinian, to the same
effect.
But why bring up these professions, made Le-
fore the election! Mr.. TYLER is President no,y
and he values them no more than the tears he shed,
when Mr.. Chay failed 10 get the nomination of the
Convention!
IL will be remembered that Mr.. TYLER, in his
Veto Message, dexicIously threw himself upon
his known opposition to National Bank, on
Constitutional grounds, in former years.--Can
any language be too severe to apply 10 such cant
ing hypocrisy and beartless treacheryl
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

Flour in Richmond, s6 25.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-03
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.

By slip from the Southport Telegraph, Wiscon-
SIM we learn that the Hon. Charles G. p. Arndt,
member of the Council from Brown county, was shot
dead on the floor of the Council chamber, by James
R. Vineyard, member from Grant county. The affair
grew out of nomination for Sheriff of Grant county.
MIR. E. S. Baker was nominated, and supported by
Mr.. Arndt This nomination opposed by Vim
yard who wanted the appointment to vest in his own
brother In the of debate, the deceased made
some statements which Vineyard pronounced false and
made use of violent and insulting language, dealing
largely in personalities, to which Mr. A. made no re-
ply. After the adjournment, Mr.. A. stepped up to
Vineyard and requested him to retrac, which he re-
fused do repeating the offensive words. Mr. Arndt
then made blow at Vineyard, who stepped back a
pace, drew pistol and shot him dead
The issue appears to have been provoked the
part of Vineyard who determined at all hazards to
defeat the appointment of Baker, and who, himself
defeated turned his ire and revenge upon the unortu-
nate Arndt
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