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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-06

E'pUcArIoN.-airs ELIZA a. TOO proposes onrn'o.
~ School for the tuition Of Young Indies, NJ the c'n' l
mcnt Of the ensuing in the county of Mathews, at -
the residence OF her father, Col. Tn fiudgins
Her o instruction viii embrace all tie varons hFSi
OF English Edncatlon comprising orthocraphy Readin y
ing Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, Ancient and Modern
Tory Rhetoric or The a Of Composition, Chemistry Anc
Natural, Mental and Moral Philosophy Mrs Tod offers The
moderate terms of eighty dollars for board and twenty M '
in all the branches; i,een dollars for instruction IN S
Reading and Writing the elementary branches ME- !
viii be- aided by competent assistant, AMI d,ening s M
lion Of YOUTH rather pleasure than burden, n" a'ns ""
spared TO improve both the heart and understanding .. '''
trusted 10 her charge.
The sehool viii open on the first Monday in lamar ana
tnuc until the first of August The months Of August ana
enher generally embracing the whole of tle sicky SEASON
lower country Mrs od proposes giving those month, a
and meme whatever in the Winter. Eac pupil wl b.. as
with weekly Lessons during HE rces- ihns nhtai!ns w
ton al too long respite from sndy Mrs lou VIII 'n-
viii Justify it, Painting and Fashionable Embroidery.
wurstrd viii h. taught nj - each. Tie French langra.
an.lt al 81 cor The for board ard lioE 80
qned pay able quarterly in advance Each boararr VII =
CURED, when praciicaie TO furnish bedding towrs aac
dlcsr they fan he furnished for the Of ten dollar r'
Mrs. oi requests all pcrsnns who may wish 10 pa''ou'
School 10 send pupils the first day il possible d.
VII be made and much valuable lime is often lost b.! nrHe
R.j,yenee-Presden, Dew, of William Mar cc'fs e.,
others. If necessary. ELIZA y ~,
Seaford, Nov. p, 1912. Sal
NToTTOWAY ACADEMY The next Session Of mi. M
ton will commence on Monday, tie Ind dag OF Iao
1919. The course Of instruction VIII emhrace Tie =.
Scnenaty and higher ira "ches d Maemac. A.
tory system OF instructions, pursued IN this institution
not fail TO afford every facility for The rapid aad PiiN
OF the student Patrons f-c .oii,i;s"
any exercn viii be withheld ei;rr facilitate thc pfos
In their designated Branches ut study, OF t" pre-
purity OF morals ard refinement Of sentiment anong i''
denti.
Tine neirborhooi is Of proverhaliy moral and RELIGION
racer, and the location unri,ailed healthness AZ"
As the number IL limited, and there but r."
ciss immediate application will be necessary to seen,1
Board, reduced prices, be obtained In respectbf ~
families in the neighborhood. 81
The scholastic year win he divided into two sessions q
months EACH and, the end of each session. there ""
thorough examination followed by vacation
TtrmS. III
For Classical Course, III
For IN English Course, ,,,t5s
oast
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-06

IllttT.-TNTl.
lsr,n tie EAesiies 7aafs, .var. 49,
Tie great Ctntrai Rorte.-The frs, goods recPved
by the grca! central railroad arrived YESTERDAY conen
eli to the house of J. II. Forsyth, Esq, IN = lays
from Baltimore, ard at 30 els per hundred from Cum
berland They are TO be shipped to their destination
This morning, and will be al Cincinnati tomorrow
The wagon that brought them out took Immediately a
full eastern load from the house. This is doc;.
ing down the matter handsomely from what ii has her.
oiore been, and time aud price will soon be brought
still lower.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-06

Tur GREAT CESTRAL Rnurg.-The Harrisburg Ind
Chambersburg papers complaining that already The
travel is leaving The Pennsylvania route between he
Eas, and West, and taking the Great Central lnte
by way Of the Baltimore road 10 Cumberland, md
thence by post coaches to Pittsbnrg or Wheeliag-
These things are readily accounted Tor Inc shortest
ouickes, and easiest line of travel is by the Ccnra
route, and those, therefore, who consult their como
and other leading considerations will OF course IKE
49, -Rgk 9I,fr;r1n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-06


This day plaintiffs by their Counsel and flied
against defendants appearing satisfaction
Court the defendants John H. Craddrek and ARMS
and they not having entered appearance and security
according The of Assembly and the rules OF this Cont
ordered the said defendants appear the FIST day o
January next The bill of The plaintiffs; and
copy be forthwith inserted in
published the Guy OF Richmond for months successfully
posted door Of the Court house Of this
Coy-Tesc,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16
REDUCTION OF SALARIES

The bill reported by the Committee OH Public
Expenditures, for a reduction of the saa ri,s of
tbs officers Of the Federal Government, has The
following provisions 1t proposes to reduce
the salaries oil all officers appointed since 1925,
twenty per cent; and in the cases where officers
receive per ceniage, instead of salary for their
services, similar reduction is TO be made. re-
ductlon OF % per cent. is recommended on the
mileage of members of Congress. Also reduc-
ton of2 per cent on all expenses of the Judicial
ry, excepting the salaries Of Judicial officers. 1t
further provides that no ealaTied civil officer shall
receive any thing moro than such salary for his
service; also, that the pay of officers the Army
ard Navy, shall be reduced 20 per cent The bill
is accompanied by report, which comments with
much severity on the amounts charged by officers
Tor their services. The subjoined is an extract
relative TO the overcharges oil Capt. Talcott, who
was employed as local engineer, in charge of the
operations oil the Engineer Department, for caus-
ing greater depth Of water at The mouth of the
Mississippi river.
"The amount charged by Captain Talcott, for
his services from the 18th Of April 1887, to the
30th Of April, 1889, exceeds the sum of ssl7 600
The amount allowed him is S6,991. The excess
near ST. 900, has been retained i'm his hands.
and the government is now compelled TO resort TO
an action at law for the purpose Of recovering the
money. The following is list of some Of the
items which were rejected by the department
penknlie, 81; Damask napkins, table cloths, &c.,
CIV, "hhV' SCto VI Ciiud, 'SluOJ pickles .S0l
so; tongues, $2l; maccaroni, Sill; vermaciIa,
S2l so; bottles champaign brandy. 90 rs !;
$500 lbs. Of ice, ST. 81 fishing lines, So rs;
Sc dozen ofeggs 1913 81; ~ boxes rasins, Sl41;
bushels dried peaches, S36--with ample sup
plies Of walnut and mushroom catsup, pepper
sauce, sage, nutmegs, cloves, cinnamon and other
spices.
"The Committee say they would not censure
the purchase at the public expense, Of the neces-
sary and proper provisions, but they believe the
foregoing to be unnecessary and extravagant.
They are but the food Of the epicure, and should
not be allowed at the public expense. The SOL
der of the army, who fights the battles of his
country is denied any such Injuries. The honest
farmer OF the country cannot indulge in such, be-
cause the wants of his family forbid il. and the
committee do not believe that he should be taxed
to support them in others, &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16

anxious he might be to do any
thing consistent with truth and principle, TO
crafty General Jackson or his friends ON this
floor and elsewhere---he could not do this !,
he could not do it, because he believed the
judgment conlormed TO law and justice he
could not do it, because he would thereby
sanction II dangerous precedent, that might
hereafter be invoked by some chieiiain less
magnanimous than Gen. Jackson, To the sub
version of the liberties of his country he
could not do it, because he would thereby
contribute TO revive an exploded calumny u
gainst portion Of his own constituents; he
could not do it, because he would, i'll so do
ing, attix an unjust stigma upon the character
of the upright magistrate by whom this SEN
,ence was pronounced. That Judge is, long
since, consigned TO that tomb to which, we are
told, Gen. Jackson is fast hastening. NJ
sculptured marble marks the spot where hi.
ashes repose. Pilgrim patriots do not resor
to his tomb, as they will one day to Gen. Jack
sons, to breathe the inspiration that hovers a
round the grave of departed hero.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16

and Demonstrations John Tyler
TO ..iet out" the offices of Government by public
contract TO those who tid for them the most un-
scrupuious support Of himself. 1t has been re-
served for him who, four years ago, would have
regarded the salary Of the worst paid clerk in
Department as perfect God-send, to threaten
frecmen with the loss OF their bread if they do not
give in slavish adherence to him.
After all. it must be confessed that his "Ex-
cellency" is the man from whom such conduct
would most naturally be expected. Having al
ways been in market himsell-nevcr having en-
,eriaincd an opinion that he would 40, have par
ted with for AN tquiraicnt; never having had a
friend that he would not have BETRAYED for .',hir-
~ pieces OF silver" it is natural that he should
expect that men will surrender their principles,
and betray their friends, when he makes it tuor;h
their ,chiie TO do SO. But "Capt. Tyler will find
himself mistaken and foied. With all the pat
ronage of the Government at his command, he is
foopoor 10 buya party. He is too poor in charac-
ter, too poor in talent, in word too poor in every
thing which can secure the confidence OF mankind.
! or buy the adherence Of frierds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16
Philadelphia, Nov. ,, 1871.
Correspondence Of HE baltimore american.

New York, June 6.
| Our Court for the Correction of Errors me, TO
day. The Locofocos are in hopes of having the
case of the late election brought up, but in this
matter they reckon without their host. 1t cannot
be tried, and The eX-olice holders who have been
holding over with the hope that the decision of
the Supreme Court might possibly be reversed
and they themselves continued in office, will Ell
ther have to give up with good grace, and be con-
hned, so reads the law, in the County Jail
The case of Smith the hoIG-over Comptroller
will be decided by Judge Kent this morning.
The case of Monroe Edwards, which is set
down for to-day, is likely to be one of interest no
less from the curious nature of The testimony, than
from the distinguished reputation of the counsel
on both sides. The Hon. Thomas Marshall, G..
o'Conner G. NJ. Dallas and j. Prescott Hall,
are retained for The prisoner; while the District
Attorney has secured the service of Ogden HofI-
man, for the prosecution. The trial is likely to
occupy nearly the whole week.
From Providence l learn tia. the Encampment
at Noonsocket is receiving acccssions OF men
and arms. 1t Is stated that they can command
one thousand muskeis and sufficient quantity of
ammunition. Their field pieces (of which they
have severaD came from this city. Five hundred
cartridges arrived there The night of the 3D.
All this looks like earnest, but as the people of
the State are thoroughly awakened to the wicked
ness OF the whole affair, hardly think The Sul'
irage party Will make any serious demonstrations
There is nothing else of interest
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16

SAD TIMEs.-St. Johns, N. b., is in deplor-
able state. Five thousand people have lief, that
city since March, and hundreds of houses are en-
TREY tenantess
Professor Espy, the "Storm-King," has been
appointed Professor of Mathematics in the Navy.
A paragraph in foreign paper says that in Ger
many the seeds of grapes last coming into use
substitute for coffee.
A destructive freshet, embracing region of a.
bout twenty-five miles square in the counties Of
Smith, Macon and Jackson, in Tennessee, occur
red on the 10Th ut. Dwelling houses, out-houses,
mills, fences, &c. were swept off, and four lives
were lost.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16
Tie Dal ssDney.--.i Proposition.

The State Treasury having been enriched by
the forfeiture Of Semmes' recognizance, TO the a.
mount of Iscenfy flee thousand Dollars il has often
been suggested, rs we see II IS by the Baltimore
Patriot in AN article which will be found in another
column that this sum should he voted by the State
to the widow aud orphan children of the lamented
Davis. However just this would be in itself, and
however acceptable to the public sympathies so
naturally and laudably evinced towards the be-
reaved family Of the deceased Professor, we have
some reason to think tina, considerations Of deli
cacy on the par, of those immedatsly Interested,
which all would respect and approve, would pre-
clude their acceptance OF such boon. There rs
way however, as we co nceive, in which the fund
could be devoted very appropriately by the Legs-
lature, To the benefit of Mr. Davis family and es-
tate, which, whilst wholly free from any objection
to its reception the part OF his Immaculate rea-
tves, from considerations oil deiieacy, would az
co,nplish the desirable object OF benefting the at
aicted family aud at the same time yield sub
stantial benefit to the State. With this view We
would suggest the purchase BY tho State for an
adequate consideration, (say $25,000) of the copy
right TO the late Professors Law Book, which UNI
der the name Of "Deris' Criminal Latc" is a more
recent, convenient and accurate compendium of
the Laws relating TO the powers. and duties OF IA
Virginia Justice of the Peace than any other work
extant, and forms very desirable Guide and Man
ual with which it is exceedingly important that
every such minister Of the Law should be provi-
ded. The work contains the forms of Warrants
and other instruments of writing which Justices
are so often called upon to use, and is full of ell
ementary principles and maxms illustrated by ca
ses and decisions which presented in a sim
pie and Ineligible form. The many changes in
our Statute Law since the publication of the ''Pir-
GINA Justice" of the late Mr.. Ilenning, and the
new duties which often devolvcd by these
changes upon Justices of the peace, conspire 10
render such work as MIR. Davis desideratum
AT this time, and we doubt not il purchased for the
| use of the Magistrates, it would tend greatly to
facilitate their official labour and impart am in
creased degree OF efficiency TO the execution OF
justice in tina, popular department Of her minis
trations.
We throw out this suggestion as one most con-
sonant with our own views, and one which will
probably meet with hearty response from other
quarters. Should not this proposal meet will, favor
however, we hold in reserve another suggestion
In regard to the appropriation Of this fund, which
has for lis object The reparaton to the University
OF the serious injury it has sustained in the loss
one Of its most truthful and accomplished officers
and in the consequences which have naturally
flowed from that unfortunate and traoical event
| Charlottesville .3drOcuic.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16
FrOm the Bohim0rc american.
POLITICS IN GEORGIA.

An influential paper in Georgia. the Columbus
Enquirer, presents 10 the old States Right party
the chief points Of issue which the next erca, 20
litical contest will bring up. it refers 10 its for
mer support Of notification, and AN mpraclicable
free trade system-and says "But we NAV as
well confess that our free trade notions are looked
upon al this present time the vagaries OF an undu-
ly excited imagination. Tile thing rs utcriy i'm
possible" 1t recommends lis friends in the vari-
GUS counties 10 consider the Importance of prepar-
ing, In all approaching convention, to express an
opinion upon the propriety Of nominating MIR.
Clay tor the Presidency, and adds-"So far as
our humble journal is concerned ''we are prepared
without the least scruple Of conscience, when
such an Issue is made, to live die, sink OF swim,
in the cause Of Henry Clay of Kentucky, against
any hard money Loco Foco that could be started
on the face OF the EARTH"
The Richmond Enquirer refers to this DECLARE
ton with mingled grief and Indignation. And no
wondcr--wnen 1t 10 considered Tor moment that
all the eloquent harangues, the lucid eXpos,i.,e,
the profound dispositions, the columns OF exhoria-
ton, advice and Terroof, that have been given
forth, time after time, from the capital of the Old
Dominion, for the special guidance of the abstrac,
faithful, should have signaly failed of securing
the implicit adherence of the obstinate Georgians
1t is melancholy reflection; and the Enqu
expresses itself thus:
Sand to such complexion have the Stale
Rights party Of Georgia come at last! A Bank
a 1ariif-and Henry Clay, all in one mess
Shame, shame upon the tergiversators Shame,
shame upon the masqueraders, who after abandon
ing all the principles they once professed-and
swearing allegiance to Henry Clay, are guilty OF
the humbuggery of claiming the name and wear
ing the mask OF a. State Rights party. Away
with such tricks 1t is only worthy of the hum
bugging, og-cabin, coon skin days OF 1870"
We have no consolation to offer i'm this hard
case. The only comfort that seems at all at hand
is TO be found in the consideration that this in
stance of detection, so bitterly complained of.
ought not to be regarJed-since worse ones are
coming The elements Of whirwnd are
brewing to sweep away the cob-web distractions
OF half d century.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16

TEyAs--Gen. Houston is now committed TO an
Invasion OF Mexico He writes to Col. Gillespie,
the General Agent Of Texas at N. Orleans, invi-
ting emigranis from The u. S. to join the Expcdi-
ton, and says: 81 will say to our friends in the
U. D., and to those ,cho are fuUy prer0ytd 10 emf
CRATE. Wish 10 see Mtnl at the Rendezvous at Cor
pns Christi teicecn tie 20.h and 28M If Jlh-
This announcement is induced by letters from the
u. s.; aad, though by some it may be regarded
as inJudiclons, Cen offer this assurance, that adj
vantages sufficient undisclosed in The H,asney
y 'ncas'0n to ensure the most perfect success, il
me "rmy as subordinate TO orders. Triumph can
rot eiude us unless disorder prevails in our
ranks. There are Texas Agents in tie cities
South and West, for collecting men and money
for the Expedition.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16
FKESTIIENT,
Joel Pennybacker, esq.

Joel Pennybacker, esq
piREcrons,
j. w. Rice, ID. Crawford, and Phi. Williams, jr.
The State Directors are Col. Samuel Harnsbar-
ger, j. Is. breckenridge, ESQ.,, u. G. Shipman, esq.
MIR. Conrad and Mr.. Carter. State Proxy-Ro-
bert Grattan, esq.
MIR. Carson having declined the Office Of Treas
urer, &C., MIR. J. S. Calvert, Of New Market, was
appointed in his place.
The meeting of the company was very full
one, and there was good deal of interest and dis
cusson produced by the report of an Investigating
committee just then rendered, appointed twelve
or eighteen months ago, to enquire into some
supposed mismanagemcnt Of the company's at
fairs, and especially by disposition which was
manifested TO make the report bear OIL the election
OF officers. The result was, however, we think
pretty general conviction that there was no such
Encouragement as had been charged, and that the
affairs of the company had been conducted quite
DIS we'll as could be expected under the miserable
no-pay system which prevails in the common
wealth. The company, it is true, is in an embar
raised condition., but this is owing mainly TO the
TACT, that the cost of constructing the road ex-
ceeded its capital. The debt now standing a.
gainst it, exclusive of the money borrowed from
the State, and beyond the present available means
oil the company to pay, We understand is about
$4,000. But what adds most TO the difficulties
oil the company is, the almost certainty as we
may say, that all the Bridges on the road will
go down, owing TO some radical defect in the
principle of their construciion.-One of them
that over the Shenandoah--is gone already and
the Middle river and North river Bridges are e.
Violently going. Whether any thing can be done
permanently to secure them, is uncertan--but
we hope the effort wi i'll be made immediately
This, however, cannot be done without money.
In regard to the debt which the company owes
TO Individuals it does to us that Justice, as
well as the interest and credit of the company,
require that Immediate provision should be made
for It's payment. Most of it is due to original con-
tractors, upon whom the withholding of their dues
| operates WlrI peculiar -i-.i~,'iI. me money
could no doubt be borrowed by pedging the tolls
for the pnnclual payment of the interest, which
would certainly be sufficient, under an economi-
cal administration of repairs. The receipts of
the road for the last year, under all the dsadvan-
tages of the times, were about $4,000, and the
expenses for ordinary repairs, we believe, about
four or five thousand.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16

ReSuscifa!ion.-Mr. Charles Cullat. Of Logdoun
county, Virginia, was not long since struck by
lightning, while sitting in his house. and prostra-
ted to all human appearance, in death. When IN
this condition several reighbors came to witness
The lamentable scene. Cold water was taro9,n
profusely on the body, and in The course ftwenty
minutes he began to exhibit signs Of returning
animation. The patien; finally recovered, but
stated that his sensations and pain experienced
during the moments Of Identification were terri.
Bile, and beyond The power Of language to de-
scribe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16

Lring-IHe United STATES ind Great britain.
-WAsHINcToN IRVING was recently invited to
public dinner in Liverpool. He was unable to
attend, but returned a warm letter of acknowledge
ment in reply. The concluding paragraph in re-
laion TO the difficulties between the two coun-
tries, is in an amiable and pacific spirit.
Phiiad. Ing.
''Ihere is no question al present existing be-
tween the two countries, however difficult at first
II may appear, which is not, in my mind, suscep-
tible of an amicable adjustment, if negotiated in
that mutual spirit OF forbearance, with that deli
cate consideration for the peculiar position and
circumstances OF each other, and with that mag
unanimous regard for each others honor and inter-
ests which ought TO govern the opinions and deal.
ings, public and private, of two great and kindred
nations, whose honor and interests are in 50 ma-
ny respects IDENTICAL
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16
"TIlE LOAN OF S25O,O0O Is NOT YET
VAKENn

sin case the negotiation be not completed, the
100000 of State Stock, pledged to the
Morrisous, will not be redeeined--the interest due
on LIST July will not be paid-and the credit of
the State must sufer."-R. Eng.
And yet Virginia, by her misrepresentation,
refused to rece'e her proportion of the Land Fund,
and Is now lii danger OF being disgraced. So
much for magnanmity !!-Pef. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-16

THE Tariff in the old Dominion.-A movement
is about TO be made in Petersburg, Va, in favor
Of a Protective Tariff. The Inlelligencer, pub
lished at that place, contains the following part-
culars relative to the amount Of capital employed
in manufactures in that town:
Capital invested in Cotton Factories ST. 200, 600
Number of Spindles, 25,lOo
Looms 72i
~ ARDS oil Cioti made per day 2O,950
iSumo per Of white operatives employed I,44O
Number Of persons deriving support from
the factories o5so