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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07
W. i. WIN
Washington, March 25, 1912.

fH'LApELrniA-Our Deighbors, says the Nr Y.
Jouihai of Commerce, have brought us in debt 10
them by their resumption. Strange as il NAV
seem, 1t is nevertheless true, that in Phadelnbi3
yesterday. New York funds were at discount.
ana III wall street to-day Philadelphia funds are
at premium; at any rate they cannot be- had a,
par. 1His Is one OF the hardest stabs which tbe
Suspension policy has yet received
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

-, ne once OF First Comptroller of the Treasury.
the vacancy in which for week or Two nas ~
Deen The source of great inconvenience to public
crccitors oy preventing any warrants from being
ISSUED at the Treasury, is at length filled by the
appointment to that office Of JAMES w. Mci,u,-
LoH' OF Maryland, whose nomination was con-
mined yesterday by the Senate.-Lnt of Sai.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

by the arrival Of The steamer Columbia at Ha-
liiax' we have intelligence from England to the
4th. The only item of importance is the annun.-
ciauon by Lord Aberdeen in Parliament that the
slave Trade Treaty, giving mutual right Of
France 0 Po"0'' eAcePs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

Ine Pres'aercy.-Tho friends of M. Bucisn-
Ih nave recently held very large meeting at
iha b. Bntler, Esq, presided, and
.he assemblage was addressed by MIR. Mci'ana.
nam OF the Senate, Mr.. Forney, and others. De.
ciaea resolutions in favor OF Mr.. Buchanan's
nomination as the democratic Candidate for The
Presidency were adopted. '''o '0i '''e
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07
:, ID, W. PATTESON
Belle Font, April 5, 1912.

mf. Ep'ToR--Be pleased to indulge me in the
introducing TO the citizens of the comfy ,io $780,,
OF ALEXANDER GlyENs FULroN, Esq. as gentle
man every way fted to discharge the imposno
ouues OF representative in the Legislature; and
10 request most respectfully that he will consent
To become candidate. A wiz
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07


" The Morgantown (Va.) Republican, in a
delorous article on the pressure of the times.
says:
1--WE are told that in the adjoining county of
harrison, the Deputy Sherls have thrown up,
and given notice to The High Sheriff that thew
VIII no longer act, and that in the lower end OF
me same county, the people met to the number
OF fonr hundred or more, and passed resolutions
That during the present state of affairs they would
resist the collection of all debts by the officers of
the law. They entered into an agreement to
chastlse and ride upon a rail, any man who would
attend sale OF executed property for the pur-
pose OF bidding for it, and number of other re-
solutions OF The same import and bearing.
we deeply regret that the people are so pressed
down ny the hard times !; but our sorrow is in
creased teniold when we reflect that our enliobt-
ened neiglbors in Harrison should act so-sbould
come to the conclusion in this land of law to act
independent of law. We have often heard the
state oil Harrison spoken of l., fore, but never
until we heard of the recent meeting of the people
and their high toned resolutions, did we imagine
li'al 'Hey were sovereign and distinct nation
never until we heared of their recent meeting and
spirited resolutions could we realize that our next
uoor neighbor did exist as free, distinct, and
sovereign State.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07
In New York, on Monday, Treasury note,
were at | ) Il % per CT. discount

The Express Of Monday, 3, p. NJ. saws
ne demand for small Treasury notes is con
siderable, and if the Government would issue ton
In''iohs OF tens and twenties, having no interest
'hey would be as good as specie and would com.
'''and par or prcmUm every where, and if the is.
sue cou'e nc twenty millions below the denomi-
"auJn OF one hundred dollars it would do more to
description Of bills is wanted that y;il ho ,,D;n
Iehe TO specie. These Bills, being always rfcriv.
60 Tor duties, and in payment of Public Lands
.hey would find their way into the pockets If tbe
people generally and would soon form largo
pofnoh oi The circulating medium of the countrv'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

me house of Chrisly Miller in Bridoewa,er
.ocNrngham, was destroyed by fire on the morn,
ing OF the 18th. His papers, including bonds. to
large amount, were consumed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

a bill has passed the Legislature Of New York
ana been approved by the Governor, which pro-
woes Tor levying direct tax, in order to nav tho
DEBTS and preserve the faith Of the Stale. II also
provides for suspension Of all The works of in
Ierna! improvements. WINS u III
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07
TEMPERANCE MEETING

ihere vii! be meeting Of the Staunton Tenn
peTance Society at the Methodist Church on Sat
llody evening next at u o'clock. The public
generally are invited TO attend.
By order IF tic Egeeutirc Committee,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

a. State Temperance Society has been formed
a' richmond, va. under the most favorable cir
cunstances. This society contemplates the for1
NATION OF anXillares in the several counties of the
State, the better carry out the object in v;ew
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

USihe following correspondence has been
handed TO us for publicaiion.-The reasons as
signed by Mr.. KINNEY for declining the call of
his tel!owciizens to continue his service TO Them
in the Legislature, cannot fail TO be satisfactory.
however much they may regret their existence
Stuunton, .,Larch %, 1912.
VIM. KINNEY, Esq
Dear Sir-The numerous
meeting which you addressed to-day, after Won
ielt the Court House, adopted the FOLLOWING nrc
amble and resolutions
understanding that our late delegate, William
kiNNEY, esq, declines reelection to the House
OF Delegates,
Resolved, That the people Of Augusta dulv
appreciate his valuable services, that they hiohIy
approve his general course, and indctatipable ev
ef'lohs In their behalf, and are exceedingly unwl
Ing to release him from farther service.
hesoived, That ID. w. Patteson, esq.,, DIR.
John l.. Moore and James A. Cochran, esq. he
appointed 4 committee to tender to him the an
proving Acknowledgements of his late constituents
'of MS past services, and urge him to coEtinne in
thelr service, II the sacrifice Of interest and feel
Ing be not too great on his part
Tho only difficulty which the undersigned feel
IN executing the duty shove enjoincd on them, is.
The absence of suitable lanruane TO exnrosa -, ,
earnest and ardent soiicitude which they feel fl ~
you should, il practicable, yield TO the wishes or
an h'eliiSfnt and generous CONSTITUENCIES Wo
uouD' not ''at your sacrifice of feeling and inter
est are considerable: but we hope and believe
.iia' your, own temporary Inconvenience will bc
IKE ihe "bread cast upon the wafers',-ilat #
WIN return to you in the grateful plaudi,s. well
done good and faithful servant"
we shall be greatly pleased, individuaIIv n
receive from you all affirmative answer a,d arc
with much esteem, ''' "''
Your friends and fellow citizens.
ID. w. PATERSON,
J. X. MOORE,
j. A. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

Washington Irving, the recently appointed
Minister to Spain, has taken passage in the mack.
ct ship independence, to sail from New York nm
the 9TH Of April, for Liverpool. VII
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

line Inc story Of grand confederacy of Indian
humbug. '' '"' ~ NC
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

=. uJ"The late Treasurer of Georo;, Tho...
Haynes, proves to be defaulter d large =,
mount no The U. s. Marshal Of Florida. pct,
w. 1ausIcr, has gone to Texas with $4,000 If
Government money, and seventy slaves belon0.
ing to the Union Bank.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

" Every member Of Congress from the South
efn States voted for Mr. Bottss resolution of GEN.
sure sure upon MT. Gliding, except Messrs. Pope and
Underwood of Ky. and Wise of VIRGINIA
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

>, " The Committee on Manufactures in The
Rouse OF Representatives have made report.
accompanied by bill, for revision of the INV
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

tended to in our next. wiz oo a0
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

~, W Inc election for Delegates takes place
Thursday, April %. ''"'o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

" We are authorized IN announce WILLIAM
LocKR.poE. Esq. as candidate to represent, the
county Of Bath in the next General Assembly
of Virginia.
az Edwin II. Spencer (Dcmocra) announces
ni'aself in the Valley Star candidate to repre-
sent the County Of Bath in the next House OF
Delegates.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07

Col. Hiner and J. J. Dyer, Esq the can
didatcs for the House Of Delegates in Pendlcion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-07
A support of the present Administration as far
as IFS measures may be Whig--the One Term prin-
eipe-thc integrity of the Wing par,y--aud the
elevation Of HENRY CLAY TO the next Presidency
.=m S II a U u no IS s-
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1912.

az We are authorized TO announce Ronrnr
5. Brooke, Esq. as candidate to represent the
County of Augusta in the next House of Dele
gates of Virginia.
AZ" We are authorized to announce John b.
BREcKiNRiDcE, Esq. as Il candidate to represent
the County of Augusta in the next House Of Del
egates Of Virginia.. ~
awe are authorized totannounce WILLIAM
Frazier, Esq. as a candidate TO represent the
County of Augusta in the next House of Dele
gates Of Virginia.
1J-We are au,he Wed 70 announce d. w. PAR
rrsoN. Esq as aeandiSa'e to''spresrn, the County
Of Augusta in hs neS' ii0uSe ,ei Delegates OF
Vngihiu. go
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-11-19
A HEROINE.

! There is still in existence an cxtraor
d.inry woman, whose hidden name was
sIhGreso Figuer, but wllp was afterwards
,nnsrid ,o-and is now the widow of--u
man named Suffer. al ~ early age she
was induced by csrcuust.aces to enter rs
"a soldier in the Allobrogc Legion. This
was ia 1898, and = she took part at the
siege &C 'roulon. Tho next year she
was removed 70 the 18th Dragons, and
nude the campaign Of Catalonia with the
army Of the Eastern Pyrences. When
tho Convention inlcrdlcted women from
serving, the Generals Of this army obtain
ed q special exception in her favor. She
was in Bonapart's campaigns in Italy
After tho battle OF Now, she entered the
9th Dungeons, in which regiment she
followed tho war 10 Piedmont. The First
Consul granted her pension Of GOO
francs TOR her distinguished conduct as q
Dragon during eight years. In 1902
she was again enrolled in tho 9Th ORA
goons, was ut the battles Of Austerlitz
and Jena, and continued her career unit
Fthe captureot Berlin. In 1910 she went
INTO Spain as one Of lhe Imperial Guard
and in 1879 ~ss made prisoner near Bur.
Cos by one Of the Cure Merino's guerilla
parties, aud sent. into England. She re
turned into Frahc5 in l8a4, and on ths
eve Of the -Emperor's departure fol
Waterloo was presented 70 him in hcl
Uniform as cbasseut Of the linpcrip
Guard. Certificates signed By sevcra
Marsha!s anc Generals attest that she 70
ceived gunshot wound at roulon, tou
sabre wounds in Piedmont, had four horse:
killed under her. and saved the lives Q
General Noguez. and several other per
sons. She IS now 60 years a. age, nm.
continues to enjoy her pension. n. s.
German Leduc, friend Of this female
warrior, has from her dicta,ion written
history Of her s,rangecyen life. whicl
forms one Of the most interesting book
that has been published for man.
years.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-11-19

Y PsE,EM2rloN LAw.-lt should b. IN.
dorssood by prisons making Joclacatory
statements under tho pro o.npiion law q.
1871, that they are bound to procusl AMI
prove up their emptions Or ioreg,.
tho privilege q, purchasing the land d.
clared upon At private entry. Sen.,s
cases have occurred i, which Fersons
have declared their in.en.ion 70 ciaiu, i
presumption OH ! tract or land, merely
Tor the purpose Of Keeping il Oh. Of mar.
nc, during tho twelve months allowed ~
tho !aw. In all such cases, tho I..rii.s
are dchrrei from purchasing by ;.:ivata
sn,fy. 81. Louis Ga.c,:e.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-11-19
Political.
From the Boonv;lle Register, Nov. 2.
col. BENTON.


In our last piper we gave notice that q
meeting was held in this City on the eve
ming OF the Gath ultimo, foe the purpose
ofinviting Col. Benton to our city. The
committee appointed by the meeting &c
carry on. its wishes, performed It's duty
by portion Of them waiting upon Col
Benton at Jefferson City. The following
is the correspondence which passed on
tho OCCASION:
BooHv1LtE, October 25, 1919.
DEAR S,R:--In acknowledgement Of the
many services you have rendered our
common country--oi your able and most
efficient representation Of our State. for
m;my years in the Senate of the United
States, aud Of your indefatigable support
and resolute defence Of Democratic pri,-
ciples, we, u Committee appointed by a
numerous meeting OF the Democrats Of
Cooper county, and representing but one
feeling, tender you most cordial invi-
tation 10 visit our city, and accept from
your friends Of the City and country, a
Public Dinner al such time as will suit
your convenience to attend previous to
your departure for Washington City.
VIM. SHIELDS,
J. ID. BLAIR,
B. w. SHARP,
II. w. CROWTHER,
T.. B. MCPHERSON.
F. A. WILLIAMS,
J. l.. ANDERSON,
II. F. MOORE.
]. NJ. MAJOR.
Committee.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-11-19

Tie Conqusro,s IF The W..,gs. In
Maryland. ''local disscn,ions;n IN OHIO,
.sialr weathes;" in North Carolina, ..pro
tection;'' in south Car.sna, ssca!oan;' .
in louisiana. .Crco!ism;" in PeDnsyl.
vania, tho ''Gerlnan rubble;' in Indiana,
the personal popularity CT rho Loco 70.
co candidates.; il Georgia, '.thc General
Ticket System in New Jersey. .sLocc
Foco Frauds in New York, tits min !,
ted beforehand, that the CAUSE Of thu. dc
feat will DO sieepiness. Alas, what pa
triutic party, TO sleep while tho grea
Harry is in danger, and needs ..Prulsc
tion!"-N. Y. Pletsisn.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-11-19
AMERICAN PRESIDENTS.

!. GEORGE WASHINGTON was born 22C
February, 1892. He lived at his seat O
Mount Vernon, Fairfax county, Virginia
was elected first president Of the United
States in 1853, at the age Of Sc years
served two terms; and died Dec. II, 1899
aged 81.
9. JouN ADAMS was born October. 10th
1885; lived at Quincy, Norfolk county
Mass; was elected president in 1896, al
the age Of 81; served one term; and died
July Ill, 1895, almost 81 years OF age.
3. TH.MAs JEFFERSON was born at
Shndwell, Chesterfield county. Virginia;
April 4 l7+3. He lived at Monticello,
Allemarie county, Va; was elected pres
ident in 1900, aged 81, served two terms;
and died July 4,h, 1926, ngcd 80.
| 4. JAMES MADISON was born near Port
Royal, in Virginia, on the Goth March,
O., s, 1851; lived a, Montpelier, Orange
county, Va; was elected president in sos
ut the age of SIS; served two terms; and
died June Sc. 1887. aged Sc.
5. JAMES MONROE was born in West
morland county, Virginia, on the goth,
March, l75i; was elected president in
1916, aged So. served two terms; and
died in New York, July, 4, 1881, aged 49,
g. john QUINCY ADAMS was born at
Quincy, Mass, July II, 1867; was eject
ed president in 1924, by the house Of rep
sentatives, at the age Of 81; served one
term; and is still living, at the residence
Of his ancestor, in Quincy, Norfolk coun-
~, Mass.
Z. ASoREw Jackson was born in the
Wraxaw settlement, South Carolina, 1865;
lives at the Hermitage, in Tennessee,
was elected president in 1923, II the age
Of 63; served two terms; and has retired
from public life.
8. MARTIN VAN BrnEv vas horn a!
Undertook, ii,,sw York, Dec. 8, 1882:
was elected president in 1886, at the age
of 81 served one term; aud now resides at
Undertook.
8. WILLIAM HeSRY HARRISON was born
Al Derkley, in Virginia. February 8, 1913
lived at North Bend in Ohio; was elect
ed president in 1910, a, the age Of g., and
died at Washington, April 4, ls4l, aged
63.
10. JouN TYLER is native Of Virginia.;
was elected vice president OF the United
States in 1870; and became president by
the death Of William II. Harrison.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-11-19
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sl'm not in the yein,' as the lancet
said when it went through the mans
arm.
s.Out Of darkness comes light" us the
dcrH said when he looked at tho ink key.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-11-19
JEFFERSON CRY, Oct. &c, 1874

Hon. T. H. Bes7ov.r
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-11-19

The English language contains about
l4O 900 words, $4,000 Of which are
primi,iyes; lwo,thirds are direct from
tho Latin Or through tho MQd.um Of the
French; the rest arc compounds .lom the
Latin and Greek.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-03-03
From "Around the World"
THE OURANG OUTANG OR NAL
LACCA.

The Ourang Outang, which literally means
o wild man, has been classed as a species of
the sma, or ape genius, though it is gener-
ally admitted by biologists to have much
more resemblance 10 human beings Many
attempts have been made TO procure aduI: in
dlviduals, and Ills now one Of the greatest de-
sideraes among natuyalists, particularly Of
America, 10 compare the habits and capac-
lies of this singular burIesque upon human-
ity, if such it is. In the Wild state ouraDg
oulaugs are universally gregariOus, and. as
Bs they can use missiles, and generally
fight erect, with clubs, they are invn-
chile except to The musketry Of man, and Of
ten attack tigers with success Young speci'
mems, however, have been taken and trained
in Afdca, Java Borneo, and Sumara; and
although they have survived but few months
the restraints Of civil life, enough has been
noted to encourage the belief that the ourang
ouiang and chimpanzee, if mol q species
or race of humanity, must be the con-
Meeting link between il and the brutes Buff
fon slernly advocates the former, and relates
his own observations Of an ourang outang
which he saw; be was mild, affectionate, and
good natured; and signs or words we're suf-
fcient to move him. have seen, says he, this
animal, present his hand TO conduct the people
who came to visit him, and walk as gravey
along with them, as if he had formed part
of the company. have seen him sit down
at table unfold his knapkiu, wipe his lips, and
use spoon, knife or fork, to convey his vic~
tuaIs 10 bls mouth, and besides pour his liquor
into his glass and make it touch lha, Of the
person who drank with him" Francis By,
tard III his voyages says: ''In Sierra Leone
ihcre is strong species that labor ss servants
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-03-03
ANCIENT MONEY.

Before the invasion OF julius Cesar, the natives OF
England Ihad tin plates and rings, which were money
and their only money. On the authority Of SenaCa,
curious account is gwen ofa period when leatheI apS
propratcy stamped give it certain legal character
was the only current money. At a comparatively
cent date in the annals Of Europe, Fredch the second
who died IN 1850, at the siege of Milan, actually paid
his troops with leather money, Nearly the same cir
cumsances Occurred in England during the great wars
oflhe barons In the course ofl 1880, King John for
the ransom ofhis royal person. promised to pay Ed
ward the Third of England 1000 600 of gold crowns
In otdor to fulfil the obligations, he reduced to the
mortiyiug necessity Ufpaylng the expense of the pal
in leather money in the centre of each piece there
being little bright point Of silver. In that reign is
found the origin of the trayested honor of boyhood
called-concrring the leather medal The imposing
ceremonies accompanying presentation, gaYe full force
dignity and value to a leather jewel, which nohcmen
probably proud and graled to receive at the hand
OF majesty.
So late as 1874 there was an immense issue ofmon-
oy in Holland, stamped on. small sheets of paste board
Bat further back in the vista of years Numa Pompius,
the second king ofRome who regned 672 years before
the Christian era, made money out ofwood as well as
leather knowledge of which might have influenced
King John in the bold project of substituting The tanned
hide OF an animal for gold and silver well known 10
his subjects to be exceedingly precious
Roth gold and silver appear to have been in sxtens
svo circulation in Egypt, after their potency
understood in Asia. From thence they were introdu.
ced into Carthage and Greece and finally travelling
further and further in westerly direction the city of
Rome discovered tho importance of egalizng their
circulation
Weight having always been of the FIRST importance in
early times the shape of money appears to have been
regarded with perfect indifference for seriOs ofagcS.
When the bits and portions OF metal received as pre-
cous, were extensively circulated, is quite probable
that each possessor shaped them to suit his own con-
cep,ion as practced 10 extent at this time in res
mote places in the East Indies- the payer away cuts
off parts with shears, till he obtains by exact weight
the stipulated amount. 1t thus that men travelled
with the evidence of their possessions in SACK But
great inconvenience must have resulted from this often
tedious process; andas nations advanced in civilization
and the economic arts certain mark or impression on
certain sized pieces, acknowledged to be the sign
Of certain weight This facilitated negotiations, and
aflerward led to further Improvements, both IN shape,
weight and beauty of the external devices.
BY aud by the profile Of the king the date ofhe coin
aye and the record ofimportant eventsga still more
completeness and character 10 the circulating article
! exclange-Messenger.