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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

slaves and horses there is no other alternative
but to leave your debts unpaid and abandon your
public works.
But it is said that the law is Unconstitutional.
The time was, however, when this objection did
not prevail. Witness the resolutions of the le-
gislatures ftwenty out of.the twenty>six states,
the often declared opinions Of the leading mon OF
all parties, the legislation Of the government.
But does it not belong to congress to settle this
question. Aud should we be SO sxift to assai
its judgments The question has been 50 often
argued that every topic IL exhausted. The uu-
thority ofcongress rests upon aclear aud cou,pre.
hensive grant Of power over the territories and
public property of the SUnited States, and upon
express stpuations in the deeds OF cession.
will not repeat the argument on his head il
, gcntleuen not satisfied with the argument oil
my friend from Cumberland, which fully EN-
dorse, beg leave to refer them to speech OF
MIR. Robertson, (uow julge.) on the public lands,
delivered in congress in 1899. La that speec,
they will find tine subject elaboraiely treated, and
most conclusively argued.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

1t fact deserving especial attention, saws
me Lynchburg Virginian, that in the year 1855,
az The IrSt session Of Congress after the Deeds of
Cesslon were executed, an ordinance was passed
Ior DISTRIBUTION oil the proceeds of the sales of
The Public Lands among the States. ..'rbis
(says the Whig) was cotcmporaneous con-
struction of those deeds, and was an emphatic
declaration that Congress held the Lands in the
capacity OF trustee Tor the States. The subse-
quent adoption Of the Constitution did not affect
The tights of the States in the least,-for the
rights ii the States in this particular were OK.
Pressly protected by the constitution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

The election for municipal officers in the city of
New ork has resulted in the choi,e of 20 Who's
and ia Democrats 10 the Common Council. The
Democrats have again succeeded in elec,inp the
Mayor a serious riot occurred during the cleo
'ion' In which an attack was made on the House
OF bishop Hughes, and the Catholic cathedral.
The parties in the riot, were the Spartan Band of
The Iamany party e. the Irish. The mob seems 10
nave had its origin in the feeling produced ;y the
claim set up by the Catholics to portion of the
Common School fund, for their own exclusive us-
es.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21
TIE CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL,

Many persons, besides the Treasury officers,
will be glad to learn, that, by an exertion (yester
day. of the power of the Wings of the House of
Representatives, an order was made that at II
o'clock on Saturday next debate shall cease UPON
the Appropriation Bill, which has been for nine
,ceeks under discussion in the Committee oS.iae
whole, and the question be taken the several
amendments which may be proposed, &c. This
step ensures the passage of that bill in the House
OF Representatives in the course of next week.
and makes it probable that it will become law
before the middle of the month of Nav; late e.
nough, it is true, but earlier than we have hitherto
had reason to eXpect.-Ndt. In. .8priI Is.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21
REFORM IN SPAIN

ny lhe new law ecclesiastical organization.n
submitted to the Spanish Coretz all direct ;uris-
dicton OF the Pope in Spain, all foreign eccleai-
asucs Jurisdiction whatever, and ali domestic
clerical jurisdiction, except in spiritual and mere
appear vast change and reform to those who arc
acquainted with the old privileges and history Of
The Spanish clerical authorities and tribunals,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21
attention, Y oters 7!

The candidates for the General Assembly, all
being present, have agreed to address the Voters
oi Augusta, as follows:
AT MiLdlcbrook, on Thursday 2lst inst. at I l
o'clock.
Al Waynesborough, on Friday the 22ud, at
IL o'clock.
At New Hope, on Saturday 23rd at IL o'clock.
AT Mi. Scion, on Tuesday the Goth, at o'clock.
And at the Court House, on The day OF Elec-
ton.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21
THE LAST RID

MT. Lane, OF Indiana, made vigorous Speech
IN Congress, the other day. In al1sion to Presi-
dent yiers late Message, recommending The re-
peal OF the Land Bill, he said it ..was the last
pa LOT The Democracy Of the country. a. had
been hawked In the market for three months below
par and yet, they would not make a bid for
bim."-hai. Reg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

rboKiDA.-The Savannah Republican fur
lisnes US win The latest news from Florida. The
war is now considered as nearly ended. and v.ouII
be so entirely, II Uahch-Iushcnnugeec were moi
yet at liberty. The I'd Infantry were in hot pur-
SUIT OF him at last dates, and " may soon expect
10 near oil his capture. Col. Worth continues To
eufta his expenditures in the several departments
Sierks' teamsters and aborers, no longer needed =.
have bcen Promptly discharged
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

CHINA, ENGLAND, &c.--Mr. Edward, the sp.
Percargo OF the Hannibal, just arrived at New
ofk, states that number Of French Engineers,
M Mho nave been taught in France to speak the
Chinese language, have appeared In CHINA. 90
shaved and dressed, that it is almost fnot quite.
impossible, 10 distinguish them from the Chinese
The Impression OF Mr.. Edwards is, that the
war VIII be d long one; and it is not at all i'm
probable that France, aud more particularly, Rus.
SID, may have hand i'll it before it is over. The
sudden appearance OF FfencI, Envoy at Macoa in
french snip o war, Indicates the interest France
feels III the contest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21
ANOTHER TROUBLE Ar HAVANA

BY the Natohez, at New Orleans from Havana
we learn that the British steamer Tay arrived at
Havana, and the person having charge of the
mail, refusing to give it up, he was imprisoned.
The BRUSH Consul had sent TO the Admiral Of
the West India Squadron, for a force adeouaie IN
effect his Telease.--PhH hpquircr, .gprH H.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

Remarkable Increment in Ttrkev.-Nr Wall,
not withouijust cause, expresses his sunrise a,
me holiness of the project ascribed to the Tur.
k,sh government OF appropratng TO the State the
OnuIch property, the religious foundations and
ehuowments; and thus bidding defiance 10 the
IN and passions Of power-the Ulemahs,
In connexion with the functionaries and deneuJ,
anus am, OF the hospitals, mosques. &C. than was
,'al OF the Janlssaries. This ciutchng Of all re-
'gous property b. g. esses, will be proclaimed an
unequlvocal mach oil CIVILIZATION.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

ne new Orleans papers state thata report had
reached mat city that tie waters OF the Tennessee
iVeT were unusually high, and that seven houses
nae oeen swept off from the village of Waterloo ;
dno lha' Hamburg was all under water Houses
ried on "'' o'0" 'd'-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

InE MEXICAN NAvy.-'rhe Editor Of the New
orleans Courier learns from Tampico that Santa
Anna has purchased two steamers in ENGLAND
manned and armed for fight, in addition TO the
City OF Dublin steamer, lying at Vera Cruz
Two Coryettes are also about to pass under the
Mexican flag. 30 that it is possible Santa Annals
vessels may outnumber Houston's-and, being
manned by EngIisjimen, will probably show some
night Tor supremacy iH the Gulf.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

The "Democratc Republican" candidates in
Harrison county, it is said avow themselves in IA
yor OF receiving the Land noney-and Mr..
thompson, Of the kanawba district, is election.
eefng on the Same ground. They forget that Mr..
RItchie says the receiver is as bad as the thief
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

ANOTHER VEro AT ALBANy.-t;ovcrn,r 60
ward VINO has been administering the Veto to the
Legislature OF New lork, III '.broken doses. -
has just sent in another. This is the veto of a
Dill TO provide for the public printing; which pro.
posed 10 let out the printing by contract. The
present public printer isa Wing Editor, who was
elec,ed TO The office IN 1910, Tor four years and
desirous OF dislod9ing him. Governor Seward
takes the ground that to let Out the public prin-
ting previous to the expiration OF the lour wears.
LOT which the printer was elected would be a vi
oiation OF the faith Of the State. rhurlow Weed.
Editor OF the Journal, is the Public Printer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

BANKHuprs.-rhe total number Of applicants
for the benefit Of the Bankrupt Act, in he State
Maryland. from the period at which the Law
took effect NJ TO Saturday inclusive, was one hun.
dred and two.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

assumption IN Kentuchy.-The Banks Of Ken
'ocSy have resolved to resume srccis payments
on the 9Th Of June next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21
MEXICO AND THE UNITED srA1,re

=, important dispatches founded on the report Of
Mr. Mckae, the special messenger Just returned
ron ., MexIco, arrived at New Orleans after tho
ssanlng OF General Thompson, and were TO DO
forwarded Immediately.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

Inc New Orleans papers mention the arrival of
company OF "Wolf-hunters" in that city, from
tennessee, on their way to Texas. We under.
stand that two companies of this description r..
Gently left AIcmphis-and this probably is one If
.hem. we hope, not for any sympathy we have
LOT Mexico out Tor the credit and character of our
country, that our Government will take active
measures for the preservation of its neutrality
The open and public invitations of the autbor;.
ties OF Texas TO our citizens to join their stand
ard are certainly in bad taste, and highly repre-
hensbe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

b'shop ENGLAND, one of the most distinguish
ed d'gm'arles of the Catholic Church in this
country, died at Charleston, s. G. on tho 11,b
instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

Mr.. PoindeXter has at last sentip his Rono,, o.,
lne ". Custom House. 1t occupies some 500
pages oil manuscript. Mr.. Tyler, it is now RI
mored, will let Congress see il. :"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

Inc invasion OF Texas turns out TO be sheer
mIstake--so that il the Texans want a 6pbt they
will have to so TO Mexico. Texas has settled ;,s
difficulty with France
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

The trials Of 1t. Gordon, Capt Clack and
Capt. Levy, before the Naval Court Martial a,
Baltimore, have been concluded, and the deci
sions sent on TO WashinGton
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

In the Senate, the Loan Bill was under discus.
sion. Mr.. Benton moved two amendments, ono
STIMULATING that the stock should not be sold be.
low par-which was rejected-and the other stri-
king ont a clause whch authorized certificates of
stock for any amount from 81 to thousands
which was agreed to. The bill was ordered to be
engrossed.
In the House, the appropriation bill was dis
cussed throughout the day.
In SENATE, Tuesday, the vote ordering the
Loan Bill and amendments to be engrossed, was
reconsidered, and then amendment, moved 'by
Mr. Benton and adopted, was teconsidefed and 70.
jected. This amendment struck out a provision
that certificates of loan should be issued for from
81 TO thousands.
In the House, the general Appropriation Bill
was the subject of consideration.
In the House Wednesday, the general appro-
prlation bill was under consideration.
The Senate passed the loan bill by vote Of 26
TO 10.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

Inc amendment made by the Senate to the Loan
BIZ was promptly acted upon and agre. d 10 yes
terday in the House of Representatives. The
bill now wants only the appreciation of the Presi
dent OF the United States TO become law.
AS we take 1t tor granted that the bill will re-
celve the appreciation of the President, we nav
allow ourselves heartily to congratulate our read
ers on this first step towards placing the fiscal af.
iairs OF the Government upon "a respectable foot
ing.-NGi. In. .april Is.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21
Yours, respectfully,
ID. w. PATERSON.
Belle Font Anil 10 1910 49,

beIIt ont, April Is, 1872.
l"Ihank you for nothing" sir-your correc-
llo Is OF more consequence 10 yourself than to us
Tor we possess ample means of standardization
w hen you satisfy us, however. that we have
"'stepresented you, we will cheerfully correct it:
or II you cannot do that--if you cannot reconcile
your present position with your past profession,
we are perfectly willing 10 accord you the pri-
v''fge' taken ny certain other distinguished poll
ucians' oil defining your position" anew or in
other words rubbing out and beginning again"
THAT'S fair, certainly Ep,ro,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

A support Of the prrsrnt administration as far
us its measures may be Whig-the Ono Term prin-
eiple-the integrity of the Whig party-aaa the
elevation Of HENRY CLAY to The next Presidency
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

Rhode Island is in paininl state al excitement
She Is the only State that has not formed Con-
stitu'ion OF her own, in the place Of hex Coloni-
al Charter. Some time since, the friends OF q
general suffrage called Il Convention, and formed
Constitution. For this, they appealed TO the
People ut large, and obtained majority. On
the other hand, the friends of the present free
hold system, prepared II Constitution more suita-
bile To their views; but this MAS rejected at the
polls. The friends OF the free suffrage Constitu-
ton will be called on IN elect officers soon, in or
der 10 put i, into operation. The Freehodeys are
determined TO oppose the change. The Legisla-
tUre have passed law of pains and peaalses a.
gainst those who will carry it out-and the Gov
ernor has been induced to issue Proclamation,
| threatening prosecution Of those who should
make the attempt. The Governor enjoins, and
requires 'll Judges, Justices of the Peace, Shcr-
! ills. Deputy Sheriils, aud Consiables, and all
Military Officers, within their respective depart
menis, and according to their several functions
TO be vigilelt and firm in detecting and bringing
to coadign punishment all persons engaged or con.
cerned IN such enterprise" In addition to this
at the command of the Governor, the Adiu,ant
t;eneral has ISSUE general order to the mitar,
throughout the State, to hold themselves in real
ness TO appear, armed and equipped, at thirty mi
nutes warning. These measures, i'm connectio,
with the passage OF the law, have produced urea
excitement in the Stat, and, night have beer
expected, have given great offence to the friends
oil suffrage. Both parties are highly eycited-ant
both are said TO have seat commissioners In Wash
ingtoa 10 obtain the cOuateuancc of the Feders,
Government Things indeed have gone SO far
that 1000 arms are SAID TO have been brough
from Boston by the fiicnds OF the new COnsti
: tuticn.-iichmond Enquirer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21
THE EFFECTS OF TEE-TOTALIsN

More Of good than we can tell.
More to buy, with more TO sell,
More TO comfort, less of care,
More TO eat and more TO wear,
Happier homes with faces bright,
All our burthens rendered light,
conscience clear, minds much stronger, /,
Debts much shorter, purses longer,
Hopes that drive away all sorrow,
And something laid up for tomorrow.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21
"Whig FRIEND"
THE EDITOR.
4. HARrrR, Esq, editor, &c.

Is. IARpER, Esq, editor, &c.
Sir-Whatever you may say in reply to nv
card In your last paper, in virtue of your rights az
Editor, or your inclination or supposed duty as
Pontlcian' thank you for communicating to Inc
irIi In stating that you had voted CONGRESS- mower
over the subject of aboIshing slavery i'm the Dis
lfict, &c-the more because your conduct was
evidence to my mind that you did no, think had
WfeHfionahy nnsrepresentedy you. | well remember
ed that the two delegates from this county and INV.
sell mad disagreed in our votes on that subject.
anu .honght you was one of them. You inform
me mat you was not in the House till the session
following, which not doubling to be correct
Stand corrected in that matter, and await yosy cor
recliOn in relation to others.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21
THURSDAY, APRIL 81. 1912.

IS N A U Nlg@N &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

CrRIoUs CAUSE or INsANIry.-The Boston
Courier is particularly severe upon the Annual
Report of the Trustees of the State Lunatc Asy-
lum at Worchester. Amons the statistical tables
In the Report, the Courier asserts that one gives
the causes OF insanity enumerated by the Super
intendent as follows: "Eight patients have be-
come insane from abuse ofsnuif; I5 because thew
had committed homicide; 81 because they had
attempted suicide and I, because Mey had actua /
iy killed Memseires'' Is the Courier i'm lest, or is
the Superintendent himself the craziest person i'm
the Worchester Asylum! The Trustees in his
case should Immediately have cut a writ dc huna-
GEoRoIA.--lhere having been considerable
agitation OF the question OF the propre,y of
called session of the Georgia Legislature, in hone
OF Some measure for the relief of the people from
The prevailing pecuniary diStresses, the attention
OF The Governor was called to the subject. He
has sent forth circular in which he reviews the
question at length, and arrives at the conclusion
that the results likely to arise from such mea-
sure ould, under existing circumstances, he at
tended with more uniavorable than beneficial con-
sequences to the debtor part OF the community
lie therefore declines converting an extra session
OF the Legislature.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

1t is stat ID that the Rhode Island case, having
bren laid before the Executive by both parties,
HON that State, the President and Cabinet deci-
ded with entire unanimiy in favor Of the legally
constituted authorities, and, WILL if necessary ex-
crcse the power granted by the Constitution, to
preserve the State from being WMmJuhy revolu-
;ionizcd BY the designing demagogues who have
mIsed and deceived large portion of the people
there, and who seem bent on exciting civil war.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-21

The Connecticut Elections have resulted agains
tue Wings.
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CONGRESS-

In the House, on Friday, Mr.. FILLMORE, from
the Committee of Ways and Means, reported
the bill making appropriations for the Army as
it was returned amended by the Senate. 1t was
referred to the Committee of the Whole and or
dered to be printed.
Mr.. PENDLEToN reported BILL which was
read twice and referred, providing for the pay
Of Florida militia, that had been called into ser
wee during 1899 and 1910.
Mr. FILLMORE called for the orders of the
day.
Mr.. CASEY asked leave to offer joint resolu-
ZION fixing the 18th Of the present month as the
day for adjourning sine die
Mr.. FILLMORE hoped Congress would never
adjourn until the Tariff question had been
settled,
Mr.. CASEY said, from present indications, it
was evident that Congress might as well ad-
journ on the day he proposed as remain here any
longer
Objection being made to the reception of the
resolution, Mr.. Casey moved suspension of
the rules
An unsuccessful effort was made to have a
call of the House. The question being then
taken on the suspension, the vote stood--:75
ayes and S0noes. SO the rules were not sus-
pended.
The SPEAKER pronounced the consideration
of the Veto Message to be the business first in
order.
Mr. CARUTHERs having the floor, said he did
not intend TO controvert the constiutionality of
the Veto power He would arraign the Presi-
dent only for an improper exercise of the power.
The reasons assigned for il he would prove TO
be contradictory and frivolous. The President,
he said indhe beginning of the Message, as
signed, "a the reason of the Veto, that the bill
interfered with the Compromise act, and yet in
another pa. sage he acknowledges that it does
not interrupt the operation of the Compromise
Mr. c. commented at length on the Message, to
prove its reasoning inconclusive, and then pro-
ceeded to show thatihe bill did not interfere with
the Compromise act. But, he asserted, the Pre-.
sdent was not impelled to the Veto by any &C
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-02


The r C"mpan rs the skiH in which the Cos,nlis-
sobe hsd accompanied the river in It's hrs progr,
lhrough the ruberbneous channels of tho aeu duct
his Was done 10y Ma. Samuel Stevens and the
ply was made by Nh Fianklin in behalf OF the fire.
men.
The northern portion only Of tina receiving Reser-
volr is now filling. IL will require days ptoba-
bly, 10 hl tins basin " hen the will be l,t into
The other.
We shall take early opportunity to give notice
IN some all of Ibis great WORK. M, anime
not close here without word to OF the most
striking incidents of the day-lhe play of the Foun-
lain In the Harlem river
This magnificent column throws up It's spray to the
height of is feet to fall again with singular beauty
oi eff, CT into The river below
H. Allen, Esq of the Engineers, has poeIlcal-
~ enough naDed this fountain ''the Mad of The
"iIsl, and easily may such mpersonaiion be imagin-
cd OF The TALL graceful column draptd II were with
an ever-shing veil of silvery spray that half-eon-
ceals, half discloses the Water N ymph within.
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oOUR LEARNED BROTHER LANE

We beg leave to call the attention of the
people of the district in Indiana now mis-repre-
scented by this small oratorical hurricane, TO the
fact of his declaration that he prefers mon
archy to the exercise OF the Veto power under
our republican institutions. We refer our read
ers to his speech, published in the Intelligencer,
on the receipt of the late Veto Message.
1t is said to be long lane that has no turning.
Well for Brother Lane, was it, that he was
timed by the "hour rule" otherwise, in the sub
l.nated energies of his etherialized oratory, he
would by this tine, have been in straight
lane for Heaven The fact is Earth is too mar
row boundary for such agenlus. Zanoni was
a fool TO Lane.