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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

DELRiUM TREMENs.-The Boston Journal saws
that this terrible disease, attendant on continued
free indulgence in intoxicating drinks, may be
eiiectualy cured by giving the patient strong
decocsion OF worniwood taken as hot as it can be
borne, and repeated until tho agitation subsidies
and sleep is obtained. If this does not answer
and it continues for long time, anodynes may
be administered by skilfu and strictly temperate
physician. In nearly one hundred cases of De-
lirum Iremens at the House of Correction in Bos-
Ton. we have the authority of Doctor Butler for
saying that every one has been cured by Worm
wood Tea, taken hot and freely
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

In this place, ON Tuesday evening, the i7th iust By
inc Rev Frederick ID. Goodwin JxArs g. HAx,LToM.
daughter Of ABRAHAM SMirn, Esq. Of Rockingham
On the 18th ut, in waynesborough, by the Rev. H.
NJ Smith, DIR. Thomas w. SHELros 10 M;.s MAnv
hAehAhl daughter oi the late Rev. J. G. wAlsoa.
On Thursday, the 5th inst, by the Rev. II :, Han.
sell, Mr.. WILLIAM HALL. to Miss ELxA JAxs RvsM,-
sEL-al Ct Augusta County.
On the twelfth inst, by the same. Mr.. yAcos wrs.
YER, to Miss EEBEccA, third daughter Of Mr. Ch,;.sa
Busst
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
IMPORTANT FROM INDIA,

DEFEAT OF THE AFFcHANS.--'rhe Ulster Times
oil Thursday says-When our reporter was yes
terday in Lsburn, attending the meeting there,
gentleman oil that town read 10 him the follow
ing extract from letter, which had lust been re-
ceIved:
Extract from letter from Cawnpore, dated 10Th
February.
We have just received letters from the Cpmman-
dcr-in-chnfs camp, giving Candahar news up TO
the 18th uit. An action had taken place be,wee N
our troops and the AGghans, in which wo were
victorious, killed 1853, and wounded 200 of the
enemy. Our loss was only three officers woun-
ded slightly, two privates killed, and 20 wounded.
Letters from Gen. Sale have been received up to
The 30th ult., Gil which date the troops were in
high spirits, having captured l7i bullocks-a
great windiall for them! But the most important
piece OF news, (our letters continues is, that
Shah Soolah, who has cost us millions Of money i,
has all along been playing false game. lie has
addressed letter to Sheer Singh, and other ma
i've Princes, imploring them to aid him i'm get
ing rid OF his enemiessAmeaning tho British
put 600 cautious TO name US, IL now appears
THAT he could have procured provisions for our
starving troops at Cabool fighting his battles
The day OF retribution Is not far OLA soldiers
death would be too good for him; and hope, ere
long, the gallOws will ciaim him as it's own.
letter has been received from Lady Mac
nanghten stating that the prisoners well ,rea-
ted. She had only the few clothes she had on, and
expected TO be soon released.
From lNDA.-A letter dated Bombay, March l,
from general officer to a relation in England,
communicates the following intelligence:
"Accounts have come that Ghunzi has been Ia
ken, and the garrison, 1000 strong, put to the
sword. General Mott, il Is also said, is prepar-
ing to retreat: although in Candahar, at the head
of $4,000 men, he ought to hold good his position
Tor years, as with such force he might command
the country round.'
The papers give list of thirty-,hree ships ia
ken up by the East India Company Tor the con-
veyance Of troops, TO the number of six or seven
thousand, to India, mostly destined TO Calcutta.
Various corps of troops were on thei: march to
the ports of embarkation i
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.

washington, May IL, 1919.
Considering the peculiar relations between
Messrs. Wise and Stanly, it is no wonder thai
numerous rumors are afloat. ltwas currently re-
ported on the avenue yesterday. that the partie.
had lett the city, but the fac, was, they were in
the House the whole day. They were also in
'heif seats the whole Of to-day. That a hostile
meeting will eventually take place, there appears
10 be no doubt; but owing to the very severe
provisions Of the antdueling act, considerable
caution VIII be necessary to evade the penalty.
mat your readers may see how strict the proyi.
Siohs OIL the above law are, have subioincd an
abstract.
The first section provides, that if any nerson
SMALL In the District of Columbia, CHALLENGE A.
notner TO hight duel, or shall accept any sucb
cnailenge to hight duel in or out Of the said Dis
'Ict' and either OF tho parties thereto shall be
siain or MORALLY wounded in such duel, the sur
viving party to such duel, and every person car
ryinS or delivering such challenge, Shall be deem
ed guilty of felony, and on conviction theteof.
snail be Imprisoned at hard labor i'm the peniten-
nary Tor a term not exceeding ten years
he third section of the bill provides. that if
any person shall strike, or in any way assault a.
nother Tor not accepting challenge, or post him
as coward, such person shall, on conviction. he
Tor
three years. ''
The fourth section provides, that if any person.
Tor the purpose of evadng the provisions Of this
act, shall leave the District by previous arranGe
ment or concert within the same, with intent tn
give or receive a challenge without the District
the person shall be subject to the same penalties
as 1t the challenge had been given in tho Dis
trct. 0
LATER.-We learn from the National Intelli
gencer of Saturday, that information was lodged
before one Of the Judges of the Circuit Court on
Wednesday, that arrangements were in progress
for hostile meeting between Messrs. Stanly and
"ise' and warrant accordingly issued for the
arrest ct the parties.-Mr. Wise was taken into
custody the next day and required to give securi.
~. This he was willing to do as regarded the
keeping Of the peace within the District of Co
lumbia, but Justice Morsell required an uncon
dItIonal recognizance. MIR. Wise made lone
argument against the propnety of The proceeding,
which was replied to by Mr. Fendall, the District
Attorney. The case was sill pending on Satur-
day. Mr.. Stanly had lief, Washington before the
warrant was issued.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
OPERATION OF THE ms pECTIoN LAW

The effect Of this Law upon Richmond and the
State at large, may be inferred from single case.
With view to meet the costs and charges, under
the Law, the Captain increases his freight-and in
the case reported to US, the increased freight ex-
ceeded the fees, &c. some 10 or Sl2-giving a
gain to the Captain, at the expense Of the owner
ofthe produce-who, in making his purchase, will
take this item into calcula.ion-and give the plan.
ter less by its amount, than he would otherwise
have done. In this way, the burden which it
was designed to throw upon The New York Cap
taIns, falls upon our own people.
All this, however, might be borne--tho' not ex-
pected-if the Law accompshes the main object,
which 1t has in view. But the failure in the ont
set should admonish us to beware-as it furnishes
an illustration Of how very little, the closet wis
dom OF the wise is, in practice, superior to tie fol-.
iy of the FOOLISH Richmond JIaig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
RELEASE OF SANTA FE PRISONERS

The west India royal mail steamship Ieviot
touched at the Balize, below New Orleans, on the
goth ult. being last from Vera Cruz. Letters re-
ceived by her bring the gratifying intelligence Of
The release of eight of the American prisoners of
The Santa Fe Expedition, MIR. Kendall Being one
OF them. The particulars of their release we have
not ascertained. General Thompson had reached
Mexico some days before, and it was thought that
his active and decided course had effected their
liberation.-N. q. Bee
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
COPPER AND SULPHUR.

The Galena Gazette says: "A gentleman from
Mineral Point informs US, that the copper mines
near that place are yielding fair profit at the
present time. The difficulties heretofore expe-
rienced in smelling the ore, appear to have been
overcome. Sales have been made in New York a,
~ cents per pound Tor Wisconsin copper. Very
recently, the copper miners struck "a vein of pure
Flour OF Sulphur. We have d specimen in our
office. Whether the quantity found is large OF
small, we have no means of Knowing
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
VIRGINIA. BANKS.

The Richmond Enquirer says-"We Z. joice to
learn, that a Convention Of Delegates Of all the
Banks Of Virginia, Zone from each Bank and
Branch Bank,) will NEE, in this City on The nth
July next, to devise means for resumption, IA,
an earlier period than that fixed By law. BY CON,
pairing notes, and adopting suitable rules, we trust
tina, they will be able to resume, u, aa earlier day
and on u permanent footing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

FATAL DUIL.-On the morning Of the 29ih
ul!lmo, duel was fought New Orleans, at
half past six o'clock, between the Hon. A. w.
pichot, Judge of the parish of Assumption, and
Robert e. Martin, Esq. which resulted, upon the
llrst exchange OF shots, in the death Of the for
mer. 1.-The difficulty that led TO this tragic NICE
ting (says the Bce) had its origin in the excite
ment which grew out of the appointment of Judge
pichot, In consequence Of his not being resident
OF the parish at the time it was made"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

Mr.. CLAY, on his late return TO Lexington from
Congress, was met by large concourse of citi-
Gems about six miles from town, and escorted to
his residence, Ashland, by procession about
mile and half long. The Lexington Intelligent
Ger gives brief account Of the ceremonies. The
eminent statesman welcomed in an address
by DR.. }. &. CRoss. TO which Mr.. CLAY respond
cd. In passing through the town, the bells Of
the churches and public buildings were rung, and
every demonstration Of respect and affection was
made to him by the mass ct the peraia,ion.--2at
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

Tho race between tho Virginia horse Boston
and the Jersey mare Fashion, for 1000 side,
over the New York course, was won by the lat
ter. The three first miles were run in about
minute SO seconds each mile, and the last In /
minute, IS seconds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
MORE REPUTATION.

A proclamation was issued by the Governor nj
Michigan Oh the 9th ult., in reference to out.
standing State loans, which in effect"repuda,es''
some two aud a half millions of her indebtedness
on the ground of damages sustained by she State
TO that amount, by the failure Of the conttac,ipu
parties with whom the State loans were nauocis,
ted, to pay up back insta,nen,s.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

The Nava! General Court Martial, Of which
Commodore Nicholson is President, re -assen,bled
Wednesday morning at Barnum's city Hotel.
Captain U. p. Levy, who had previously been
tried and sentenced to be dismissed the service
by said Court, appeared before The Cour, for a
Ie-hearing in his case, agreeably to instructions
from the Navy Department. The investigation
has been concluded and the result sent OIL 10
Washington.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
ESYRAY EolsE.

SIRAYED from the pasture-6ed Of Mr. Mil
- Ter, at Tnkling Spring, on Friday the 9th
instant, a Bright SorreI Horse, nearly l6 hands
high, about six years old, and unshod. He was
purchased in the neighborhood Of reenville. Any
information Will DO thankfully received, and all
charges paid. GEO. FBATr. Agent.
Fer Boyd & Co.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
WILLIAM KINNEY :
Attorney and Counselor ut law.

HAViNG retired from the Legislature. has r..
solved to devote himself exclusively and as
sidnousy to the prosecution OF his profession. and
tenders his professional services to the pubIic.-
tie practices in the Federal Court for tho W.s.
sstn District OF virginia holden at Staunton; the
Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chancorv for,
Albemarle. '~'
He will give prompt attention, to securing and
collecting all debts conided to him, and to ,h.,
presentation and prosecution of applications for
the benefit of the Bankrupt Act.-lIis Office IL
Square.
Staunton, May 10, IsI2.-5w
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

- Per annun.
The Admiral, ut all times in service $1,000
w hen ON leave, or waiting orders 1000
The Vice Admiral, la service, 1900
When on leave, SC. $500
The Rear Admiral in service, 1850
When on leave, &c. 5000
The rates are but inconsiderably higher than
those now paid to the Senior Captain, Captains Of
Squadrons, or Captains waiting orders, making
an entire additional expense Of only $3.50.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

from tIrida.-'rhe surrender Of IIalleck vir-
iually finishes the war. Sam Jones and ,Ia pronh-
ct are still at the south, but they have not been
near the settlements nor committed murder for a
long time. They pretend to observe Gen, Ma.
combs treaty. Halleck has sent a mess.nuer 10
ihem and there is every reason to believe tha, the
war Is at All end. "S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

The New fora city authorities are in confu-
Sion.--Two Boards have been organized owing
to the attempt OF the Locos 10 exclude from the
council Wings who were elected. The Wings
intend to carry the question up to the Supreme
Court,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

U kentucky has provided for making good
to the holders the entire amount of State Stock
ffauduientiy issued in the name Of the Bank OF
Kentucky, by the Schuylkill Bank of Phiadel.
phia-its authorized agent. This is nothing more
than sheer justice, but after the example of Mis-
siss'Ppi, in case precisely similar, it does seem
to DO worthy Of some commentator.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
THE APPORTIONMENT BILL.

The Judiciary Committee Of the Senate have
reported the bill from the House with some i'm
porfant amendments. They propose a ratio OF
$4,000, instead of5o,l79, which will produce the
same result as the House provision, and provide
for thirteen additional members, one from which
each State having fraction Of more than twenty.
ave thousand. This will give 3I9 members.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

d|The following appointments by the Presi-
Gent have been confirmed by the Senate--Hepry
w. billiard, Of Alabama, Charge d'Affaircs to
ec'gium-Christopher Hughes, of Maryland,
Charge d'Afaires to the Netherlands, and George
w. Lay Of N. York, Charge d'Afaires 10 Swe-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

DR., Abel Undeflill has been removed from the
Post Office at Ma5silon and MIR. w iliams ap-
pointed in his place. This is the result of the pill
griulage Of one Of The editors of the Old School
Republican in this quarter. The cause, Under
bill was not defender Of the acts ofcaptain Tyler,
nor supporter OF his official, the Republican at
Columbus Ohio ReyoS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
Letters from Philadelphia now say, that new

LelteTs from Philadelphia now say, that new
and important move has been made by certain
OF the creditors OF the United States Bank, with
in the last few days, that will, no doubt, be the
means OF putting much business in the way of
lhe profession. on Friday, numerous writs of
attachment were issued and served upon ndvid.
uals Indebted or having in their possession funds
belonging to the Institution, thus preventing pay
nent being made to the trustees appointed 6y tie
bank, Of notes, bills, &C.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

Mr.. Giddings had quite trumpha entry in.
to Congress. The Speaker in administering the
OATH shook him warmly by the hand, and many
other members did the same. Fle was the lion
Of the day.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

MIR. Merrick has submitted resolution to the
Senate requiring Senators to regard Executive pa.
Pers as confidential. This has no doubt been
suggested by the late act Of Mr.. Benton.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

The Pitlsburg Gazette states That the notes of
the Wheeling Banks are refused by the Brokers
Of that city.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

gentleman in Charleston had green corn
April. Wy -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

TMs New Navy DnL.--The bill, ON tho NAVY.
recently reported to Congress by the Hon. John
T.. Clarke, recommends the establishment OF
three additional grades or ranks-,hose of Admit
raj, Vice Admiral, and Rear ADMIRAL, and TO fix
their pay as fellows:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
VISITORS OF THE VIRGINIA MILITARY IN
STlTUTE AT LEXINGTON.
WIN. III. Richardson AID Genornl a aa;

appointed BY the Executive, May 7.
Col. Claude Crozet, Gen. Peter G.. Johnson.
Ten VIM. Lyon, Gen. Thomas II. Bolts, Gen.
Charles r. Dorman, Alfred Leyburn, James Nc
lowell, John N. Tazewell and George Fl Lee
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19

~" Flour in Richmond s5,s7 a sG.-Caule
on the hoof SIS Sc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
GOOD NEWS FROM FLORIDA

The United States steamer Col. w & u,r-
ney, Capt. Pearson, arrived al Savannah ON Fri.
day last from Piatka.
llALLecK TUsTEYUGeeE had come in with a.
bout eighty Indians. This (says the GEORGIAN,
looks more like closing the war than aDy thing
that has transpired recently. We have been "a.
yored with tho following extract Of private let
ter
"PnATKA, May 4, 1912.
"HalIecE T1stenuggee, with about 80 persons.
including 26 warriors, came in at Fort Mcclure
ABOUT the ist or I'd. Some Creeks and few Of
sam Jones nen among the number.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-05-19
FAIR BY THE DEAF AND DuNB.

On Friday. May Goth, Fair will be held a,
tho Store House lately occupied by G. NJ. Coca.
ran, Esq for the sale Of articles made by the pu.
pills Of the Virginia Institution tor the instruction
Of the Deaf and Dumb.
In the Counting room, will DO exhibited a a
gun Frigate, made on board the United States
Ship Pennsy lvania. at Norfolk, and presented to
the Deafmute Institution by an officer of the Ma.
w. Its feet inches long in the hull, exac, in
Its proportions, and complete in all its parts. As
IN object Of national and enlightened curiosity to
those who may have never visited Ship Of War
it IL offered for Exhibition.
Admission to see the Ship l2a cents. There
will DO no charge for admission to tho Fair.
EXHIBITION.
There will be an exhibition Of the Deaf.mute
School at the Presbyterian Church on Thursday
(to-day) commencing at o'clock in the afternoon.
The citizens of Staunton and visitors in town are
respectfully invited to attend.
CONCERT BY TIE BLIND.
The Pupils of the Virginia Institution for the
instruction Of the Blind, are to give Concert of
vocal and instrumental Music, at the Court
House, on Friday evening next Commencing at
early candle-light,) under the direction of Mr..
WM. Q. GRAHAM, Professor of Music in the In.
stitution.-A rich treat may be expected. For
particulars, see handbis.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-07-07
RY MTTCHEN FIR & MATHEWS
HARVEST SONG.

Away to the harvest-the soft winds are signing,
As lalen with sweets from the freshly mown nay
They come, like the angel of hoPetO The dying
N To lure the sick soul from the city away!
Leave seemngs of life to the slaves Of ambition,
Tho festival nature IS spreading come sharei
So shalt thou be taught, by the spirt'sead mission,
All innocent hearts to her temple repair.
Then come with the young, in this season ofgladneSs,
like birds from their cages, the scene to enjoy
And damp not their mirth by an accent of sadness,
Nor teach them fe's gold must have sorrows alloy.
WIKI thee, If the shadow of Evil should enter,
Turn, turn to the sunshine Of innocent eyes,
Where Childhood ia happy she never dares venture
For angels surround them with light from the skies.
Oh, when we like children heavens bounty receiving
Look up to- onr Father and welcome his love,
In beauty rejoicing, in goodness believing,
Then shall we be ripe for the harvest above.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-07-07
FUNNY. I

A lecturer on Phre6ology in Cincinnati, a
few evenings since, said that the heads OF the
people in Terre Haute. la! were larger aud
better proportioned than those ip Indianapolis
He accounted for this difference in the fol-
loving scientific manner. He said it was eV-
ident That men Of less brains would settle
in Indianapolis on account Of It's being the seat
Of government, reasoning from The fact, that It
mus, be great place; but the people that set
lied al TeHe Haute did so from fact of It's be-
ing in fertile country, and possessing singular
advantages in many points Of view, override
seat orgovernmsnt This he thought, proved
the truth CfphreuOlogy With all respect
for the truth of this g'eal science, we would
wish 10 know if according 10 this reasoning,
man would ever moye..frOm place he had
reasoned himself into and whether il would be
possible ior a man to reason himself out Of a
neighborhood he had in an uuluCky momen!
reasoned himself into We would like, also
to be inlornedif there are any person now
living in the latter place that formerly lived
among the swellsd heads OF The former and IL
90 what power ac,ualed them in their removal.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-07-07
A HEAVY TAX.

The manufacturing interest Of the United
States demand of the consumers Of their arr
ticles "a tariff of forty millions of dollars
annually. This is pretty mOdestre request Of
those who purchase store goods; but they must
submit 10 il, The wings say, -OhiO Statesman
A" old TsPo.-CeOrge Goodwin. Of Hart
ford, formerly one Of The publisher goes TO the
printing Office daily and sets up paragraph
for the paper The old fellow deserves to
have ''shootiug stick" and a "sheepfootO'
engraved on his tomb sOne, when he shuflles
off this mortal coil"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-07-07

A LONELY JouRNEY.-The New Orleans
Picayuue says that Mexican, named Mar
,ias Dias, arrived at New Orleans few days
ago, who made bis escape from the Calaboose
10 Santa Fe, 10 April, and then travelled the
euire distance 10 Independence, Missouri,
across, the prairie without soul to accompa-
ny him.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-07-07

Justice m Plenty.-A lale Montreal Herald
contains no less than seven and half columns
filed with the names of persons appointed
Justices of the Peace in four several districts
in Lower Canada. The whole list embraces
more than 1900 names