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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31
(From the New York Herald March 70

IMPORTANT CRUisE.-I The African Souod.
ron.-We learn, ON good authority, that the
government has ordered squadron of fou,
vessels of war to sail in few DAYS for the
coast oi Africa, and to cruise on that ground
Tor a certain appointed time. The VantIalia
oil twenty-four guns, now at Norfolk. com
manded ny Captain Ramsey, will head the
squadIon-she is now preparing for the cxne-
dltion under the orders of that gentleman
Three other vessels will be added. and the
whole placed under the command OF CANAAN
Ramsay.
1--WE conceive that this expedition is Of n
most important character. The revival of the
great question of the right of search has been
caused ny the conduct of the British cruisers
on the coast of Africa and in order to protect
the rights and interests of the United States.
the expedition could not have been placed in
more competent hands. Captain Ramsay.
(how Commodore, we suppose, by naval us
age,) is an officer of great tact and address
courteous, but very firm-brave, patriotic,
anu well versed in the important questions
mat may arise during the cruise. We presume
the expedition is intended by our Government.
as an experiment 10 test how far the British
cruisers, under the authority of the Enolish
government, and the recent treaty with great
powers, France backed out,) will dare to in
wade the rights of an independent flag, under
the hollow Pretext of suppressing the slave
trade. IT the British flag attempts any una,-
thorlzed line of conduct, they will ind tba,
Captain Ramsay, and the gallant crews under
ms command, know their country's rights,
and knowing, will maintain them.
"lhls expedition will probably bring to a
practical issue the important question Of peace
or war with England-and, in this aspect, the
whole nation will keep their eyes constantly
on their movements i'll the African seas. m,
great powers OF Europe will soon have ,hei,
eyes open to the ambition and spirit of aggran
u'Ieneht mat characterize England. Franc,
has already detached herself from the ,raa,,
IN part-and as soon as Russia unders,anj,
her true position, she also will back out. AN,
leave the British Government with an emn,y
parchment'' 'P'y
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31
OUR RELATIONS WITH ENGLAND.


Mr.. CLAY again addressed the Senate on Wed.
nesday In support ofhis Retrenchment resolutions.
In the course Of his remarks he thus adver,ed to
our difficulties with England;
"ln my opinion. said Mr.. c. there /, no DANCER
Of amy thing like rupture between this country
and Great Britain il our negotiations are managed
with any thing like the skill and ability which he
expected from them. He knew Lord Ashburton
personally, and there were few men more wise or
having more integrity. lie came here as an am.
bassador Of Peace, and trusted that he would be
received such by all parties and in defiance OF
what a licen,ious press had or might unjus,ly say
in advance Of his coming.
MIR. Clay went over the North Eastern Boun.
Diary question, the Caroline case the Creole case.
and the question involved ia the ngh, Of search.
In regard to the settlement Of all these questions
there was no occasion for war. They could b..
| settled Ivy negotia,ion--the boundary question
and all Of them. II must be done in a good tenn.
per and In spirit Of amity.
| While, however, he was free to admit tina,
there was no immediate danger Of war, he was fol
preparing for war, as the most effective remedy to
prevent a WAFFLE was for preparing to defend
the country in peace, and il, contrary 20 all his
| expectations, war should come, to defend it in
war.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

Ihe anticipated Custom House Reporf.-We
PuoiiShed' a lew days since, from the Richmond
Wh'g-or rather from the National Intelligence,
whence we clipped tan extract from letter
written from Washington to Richmond. piving
OF processing to give some glimpses of the forif,
coming report Of custom. ouse abuses in This ri,
IN advance, and also some items of enormous =.
buses connected with the expenditures in tho
Florida war. TO this latter part of the letter in
question, General Jesup has replied under his ~, n
signature and In manner perfectly satisfactory,
There was passage in the letter as oriU;naliv
published which reflected severely upon Mf, n. p
buiier, which we struck out and did not nuhI;sh
because we believed it to be untrue in reaa,d g.
Una. gentleman; This morning our attention was
called to the subject. by note, to letter in ,b,,
Evening Post. by which we perceive ,ba, we
ongbt to have omitted more Of the article than w.e
d,d, Inasmucb as j: contains reflection upon the
United States Judges and other officers in This
CITY which is grossly unjust and untrue. That
passage OF The letter entirely escaped our atten.
uon, or IT would have been omitted As the case
stands the Richmond article ought in fact. to be
cancelled entirely as an efTnsoD Of lbellous ma
ngnty-like others from the same presump,ive
source which have been proved grossly falsely.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

iHE DEATH OF COMFY RAeuET, Esq.-We
announce with deep regret (says the Philadelphia
inquirer OF Wednesday, the death Of Condy Ra.
gue.. Esq. He departed this life at late hour
on Monday night. Mr.. r. was one of our mos,
distinguished c't'zens-eminent alike for his
gentlemanly bearing, his devotion TO country. ard
ms useful services as a member of the comu.uni-
w.. Al the time Of his decease, he " as President
OF the Atlantic Insurance Company. He was a
distinguished political economics, and an able
writer. Many Of the efforts OF his mind have ap-
reaIed 10 the columns Of the Inquirer. He for.
merry held a responsible station under the Gov
eminent, and more recently conducted the Phila-
delphia Gazette, and with marked ability and
courtesy. His death will be amen,ed by "a wide
circle OF relatives and friends.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

MI Smith, Of Indiana, from the committee on
Pnbiic lands, reported TO the Senate, on Friday,
aoil IN answer TO petitions from Virginia and H.
IInois, asking for grants of lands for the benefit
~ 'e uea' and dumb and The blind in those States.
me committee did not think these special grants
were proper, and have therefore reported bill to
givea quantity Of land to all the States for the
benefit OF the deaf and dumb, the blind, and the
Insane--fhis is most wise and benefcent act.
TIE bIlI received It's first and second readiuo.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

THE LAND MONEY.-The faulty Of the
Locos, in rejecting the States quota, is every
where exciting the surprise and indignation of
the people. A letter from Dinwiddie says
~ am astOnshed at the madness of these men
what do they mean Are they bent on
sell-destruct;On Without cent in the Treas
ury-on the beg-will they yet withhold this
pittance from their constituents I am COM
iortcd by the reflection, that it will lead to
their overthrow. Then we may say for once,
una, an abstraction achieved great good 20 A
letter from Buckingham Gays: 1lhope Greg
DRY will not hesitate to appoint an agent the
first day OF his Administration, and thereby en-
title himselftO the thanks of every taxpayer
IN the commonwealth. II he thinks it right,
he will he sure to do it, and how can a man OF
his good sense think otherwise i''-Withou,
knowing, we appretend, that MIR. Gregory may
consider himself instructed by the refusal OF
the Legislature-and will not act unless the
people at the polls shall declare their wishes
III iavor OF the reception of the money.
Letters from other quarters, and the entire
Wing press of the State are to the same DUR
port. All declare in favor of the money. II
inns question be properly presented to the peo-
Pie' there will not be thirty Locos returned to
the next House Of Delegates Let the Wings
bear this in mind, and 20 to work accordingly.
Richmond Whig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

We have no doubt that mississippi will, at
Some day, retrace her steps, and pay the debt
which she has totally sponged. Perhaps, in
deed, that day may not be very remote, as we
perceive that reaction has already commenc-
ed-at least we infer so from the fact, that
VIM. Harper, Esq, who has heretofore been
opposed To the payment of the bonds, has an
nounced a change Of opinion, and has COM
menced the publication of a paper at Jackson.
Tor the purpose of disseminating his views.
called, "The Bond-Paying Democrat."-L
Virginian
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

u An act was passed by the Legislature Of
Maryland at its recent session, imposing a tax on
Salaries incomes, emoluments and profits, for the
purpose Of raising additional revenue. Il includes
all the salaries Of public officers, excep, the JUDI
ges, and all professional and business e,polu-
menss, except those Of the clergy, as well as the
salaries Of persons in the employ Of others.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

President Tyler sent in Message to Congress
on Friday, urging the repeal of the Distribution
act and an increase of duties on many articles be-
yond 2oper cent. This is occasioned by the neces-
si'Ies OF the Government. There is some doubt
whether Congress will comply.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31
The Washington correspondent, of the U. States

The Washington correspondent, Of the U. States
Gazette, under date March II, says:
"Mr. John u. Stuart, from the Committee on
Pubic expenditures, made two reports to day :
one on the case Of Simeon Buckner, who got a
cia'm OF S31,7i9 allowed by the accounting off.
GERS Of the Treasury by the assistance of Col. n
M. Johnson in July 1910, for transporting Certain
Ch'ckasaw Indians from Memphis TO Fort Coffee,
ARR IN steamboats,, who were never on board
his boats and went by land, he no, having been
atone cent expense in regard to them. What is
ule remarkable about this claim is this, that it
was long time before the Treasury Department.
.he accounting officers refusing to allow it, that
was taken hold of by Col. r. NJ. johnson, who
al with Buckner 'almost daily" at the
treasury Department, pressing its allowance, till
" was finally passed. And that the said Buck
ner immediately loaned to Col. Johnson $l6, 900
OF the money obtained. No doubt however, il
was "a iair business transaction" 1t looks lit
tie queer, though that's all.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

lhe Richmond Enquirer is now Ioud in ;,s
cry Tor the repeal of the Distribution law. am
is urging Its party friends, with all its accns.
TONED zeal, TO make it one of the issues in III,
coming election.-When Gen. Jackson recon,
mended this measure, Mr.. Richie seemed f.
noid very different opinion of it. Few then
"""ee u with more rapture, or gave more
glowing picture Of its beneficent Influences on
the States. But let him speak for himself
;. "What might not Virginia do with an animal
=, " SooO'OOO! or even the half of it !
row many miles Of road might she not comnlatef
How many schools establish! low ,nanv IF no,
degraded population might she not TRANSPORT tn
','e shores OF Africa Putting aside, however.
all the allurements Of self interest. and view;nn
'he quesllon alone as between the United States
and the States where the lands are situated -,
are prompted {" 3CQUIESCE at once in The Drono.
'i'o" o. me Secretary, and very much for the rea
son which he assigns, that all causes of difficulty
,.a' u ~. gene TAI government on the subject
would then be removed"
we are indebted orthis extract to The LYNCH
burg VIrgnIan. These sold fileso of the En-
quirer are often valuable witnesses for the
truth-and we opine that the wants of the
National treasury will hardly satisfy the peo-
PIE Tor this change of opinion, especially when
:heir own State is without the means of nav :
ing The members Of its Legislature, and is in
Danger oil protest for $l5O,OOO borrowed in
January, aud will have to borrow similar
amount in the month Of June to meet the in
terest on It's public debt-But that. in real;,,.
IS not the reason most commonly urqed-Jt
Is mat 1t will be corrupting TO the States !
mere was no fear of this, however. when
Uen. jackson made the recommendation
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

BY the late arrival at New Orleans from Vera
Cruz, Mr.. ID. h. MeRae came PASSENGER. Mr..
McRae, it will be remembered, was lately sent
with dispatches 10 our Minister at Mexico, and
now returns with documents, said to be of great
Importance from the Minister to the Government.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31
The School bill was lost in the Senate

The villains Qour in number) who robbed MIR.
Nicholson, of Baltimore, have been discovered
and arrested. They are all residents of the city,
and have scarcely attained the age of manhood. Up.
wards OF three thousand dollar. of tho mono. has
been recovered. The names of the villains are.
VIM. Hines, John Purpur, John Sin,on. and
Francis Dolphin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31
USURY.

The assignee of an insolvent, in Boston. find.
Ing that large nsury had been paid to certain
person oy The insoIven', Immediately Instituted a
SUI. against The mohey-lender, for three times the
amount of tie extra interest paid hv ,Le ;,snI
vent The defence was that the assignee had
ho'I''ng 10 do with transaction which had taken
place some time before. Of which no part was nm.
settled. But the Judge decided that the riobt r.
me suit passed in the assignment of all the Effects
defendant; for 81 300. against '''e
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31
Is. F. kEMPER, Sec'ry.

~ The following gentlemen are announced in
'"e buckingham Register as candidates to repre-.
sent that county in the next General Assembly OF
Virginia Noah Bcery, Capt ST. Clair d.
hlrt'ey' Jacob A. Mitchell, George f.. Deneale,
Namne' Cootes, esq, Col. William b. Yancev.
and Reuben Moore, esq.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

Inc Attorney General of Louisiana has ins,i.
'"ted proceedings against ten of the sixteen Banks
IN New Orleans, for refusing to accept the provi.
sions OF the Bank bill. Three of them had been
sequestered-the Orleans, the AtchafaIaya, and
the Exchange Bank. 1t was doubtful wbe,be,
any OF them could stand, and there was prea, or.
element in New Orleans on the subject
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

senator Iappan has presented the resolutions of
ehe Legislature OF Ohio, asking Congress To re-.
..nS The hne imposed on General Jackson in 1915.
a; view orleans. Mr.. T. took occasion to piye a
,,,o y, all 'ne circumstances connected with
the resolutions were laid on the table. 10Y
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

aTJef'erson College, erected near New Or
leans, by the Legislature of Louisiana. was
consumed by fire on the 9th inst. Its yalua-
bic library, chemical labo. atory, mathematical
instruments, &C., fell a prey to the flames.
The total cost of the building and furniture
was 5 I52,29S-the building was insured for
$4,000.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

SJ-We learn from the Jefferson Free Press
that the workmen at the National Armorv a,
HarPer's Ferry have rebelIed against the mill.
tary organization under which the establish
ment has recently been brought.--They have
turned out en- mosse, and resolved ,o 90 on IN
Washington to seek redress of their oilcged
grievances.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

MissIssirrI.--I'he Mississippi Legislature
ADJOURNED on the 26th ult. The An,i-Bond
resolution, which passed the House was re-
Jec'ed by the Senate-but that body passed
other resolutions ianiamount TO the An,i-Hond
Bill, which were subsequently concurred in
by The House. So the State of Mississ;pn,
has solemnly repudiated her obligations.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

during the last week pretty heavy failure
,oox place IN Washington City, viz: that of Fow.
ltr Co., Brokers. A large amount of their shin.
Piasers were IN Giro ulation; and almost every bo.
oy ,oses something by their fall. Such was the
d donnaence rePosed in them. that many persons
IePos''eo money with them in preference to the
banks, and all the earnings of some poor peonle
are mus lost This is another illustration that the
reputation of the chartered Banking system
would not lessen the risks Of the. moor denosto,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

W Mr.. biVes has brought forward proposi.
ton in the Senate to suspend the Ds,ribu,;on a.,
ana 10 appropriate the proceeds of the public
lands to the payment Of the public debt. An a.
mendment Of similar import has been moved bv
Mr.. Wise to the loan bill in the House, and whicB
has been adopted,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

A"e e'ght specie paying banks Of PHILADELPHIA
nave rave now lying in New York upwards of half a
mil'op Of dollars in specie.
=. S%Swartwout, the great defaulter under
Van Buren's administration. has settled ny; go
counts with the government; and The ,moun,
OF his Shortcomings is ascer,a;ned 90 H.
$3OOOOO. Of this Mr. S. saws he can s.,;sD
factorily show that S25O,OOO is due bv , ras,S
CT person. Who is he !, '"'-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

BANKRUPT CAsEs.-The Cour, at Boston has
decided that in future. bonds to the amount of
Sixty dollars will be demanded of each pe,tioner
ID bankruptcy, to cover the necessary expenses of
.ne proceedings. In some cases which have &C.
mounted to enough to pay costs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31
The Washington correspondent of the New

fHe washington correspondent Of the New
York Courier writes
AS regards the Tariff question the prospect is
now more gloomy than it has been. There are
signs OF long and exciting discussion on this
subject, which may not terminate with the close
OF the present session. A few days since the
prospect was more cheering, but there is reason
bear in the Senate. the whole obiec, of which is
10 defeat MIR: CLAWS resolutions for political emds
1t is painful to believe that in the presen, dis.
astrous state OF the monied affairs of the country
at period of such intense embarrassment, and
deep distress, any set of men should be found who
would be willing to sacrifice not merely the ma
'lonai prosperity, but the national honor for mere
party purposes. Yet that such a scheme is on
foot, and finds some supporters In the Senate of
the united States, seems to be indicated with toll.
after. ""'' ''0'e-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

", The Lexington Presbytery will hold its
semi-annnal session in Harrisonburg, common.
cling on Wednesday evening the Goth of Apri,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

WIN, NJ quart nominated as Is, Comp,rolle,
o, 'ne treasury has been rejected by the Senate
ne lack of qualification, doubtless led to the 70
lection Of MIR. S. 80
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

AZ We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
LockRDcE, Esq. as a candidate to represen, the
county Of Bath in the next Genersl- Assembly
Uf Virginia. ..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

~ We are authorized to announce RoBERr
s. BRooKE, Esq. as a candidate to represent the
County Of Augusta in the next House Of Dele
gates Of Virginia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

~ JAMES A. M'Cus, Esq. qualified as High
Sheriff Of Augusta on Monday last.-His depu-
ties are Moses Ii. M'CuE and RxrBEN ID. Hill,
Es9rs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

haii Road notes are fifty per cent discoun, in
Baltimore, and have ceased to circulate as cur.
rency.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

alenune r: Conway, Of Stafford county, Va.
ida. WIZ" "therdI oil flofs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31

treasury notes are selling a, four per cent. dis.
countin New York.
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A DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO.


About sunrise on the morning Of Friday, the
4th instant, destructive tornado passed over the
city Of Tuscaloosa, in Alabama. Its greatest fury
Was experienced in that part Of the town lying
back Of the State House, and nearly every house
the large brick buildings occupied by Mrs. Levin
as house Of entertainment, which were capable
OF accommodating some fifty or sixty members Of
the Legislature, aud those Of Cartain Cummings
and Captain kidder; all Of which the violence Of
the tornado swept into a,oms-the very founda-
ton OF Mrs. L.. house being tornup. Miss Cum
m'ngs, young lady fifteen years old. was the on
~ person killed. Mrs. Levin had her leg broken,
and was otherwise injured, as were two other
members II her family. Some other persons
were also injured. The large covered bridge
which crossed the Warrior river was moved seve-
raj feet at one end, and rendered impossible; the
warehouse near the river was blown down and
SOME of the contents scattered. The State House
also sustained some damage.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-03-31
THURSDAY, MARCH 81, 1912.

NR@Ns-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-09-08
"A rare Opportunity !

'sNTIE undersigned having now completed
the repairs "SI'EVE.N.S Uft7RF,"
IN n substantial and wnrkmnulIke manner,
with u firm stone head. well backed and
filled IN with stone, soiid.-Al.c. the water
heIng dccp"ned upwards of two feet acr".s
the head and all along the whole lengrh'"f
the south side. as we'll as across the c"nn"rl-
ING lire of whnrfirom Stevens to the Packet
Or Banistcr's wharf-wlll now rent the same.
(ci'h"r the wharf alone, with the Patent
platform Balance. or together with such "t
The Siorcs a. are not slrcaCy permanently
rented lor n term at ycnrs, provided oPpl-
cation - made 10 him within q reasonable
tlnn.
To the Inhabitants Of Newport and i,s vi
ciri,v, the premises being So well known. n
description is unnecessary. To Others. II
may be noticed that tho wharf is conn,odl
nus. spacious and convenient, situated ~ the
centre of the town, and. for a series of years.
has been one at the most eligible aud best
frrqucnted wharv"s IN Newport.
ROBERT STEVENS.
Newport. Aug. Is, le42.-ttt)