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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

Awe have been requested to state that the
School Commissioners of Augusta county, deter.
mined, at a meeting held on Monday last, &c
withhold any farther appropriation to the Staun,
ton Academy, and the Shemeriah and Waynes
borough Academies, from the Surplus Literary
Fund, until reports are received from those In.
situations, showing their state and condition, and
what they are doing. The next meeting of the
Commissioners will be held on the fourth Mon
day in November, when it nigh, be desirable for
those reports TO be rendered.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27
TnE SYNOD or YIRc1NIA.

Tho Synod Of Virginia met in this place on
Wednesday the 18th instant, and sat during
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Moderator
Of the late Synod, Rev. MIR. White OF ChaIlottes-
vile, preached the Introductory sermon on We'd
nesday night. The Rev. Mr.. McElhenney was
then chosen Moderator for the present Synod
We were not able TO attend the meetings of Sy-
ned and hence unable to give correct ac-
count Of its proceedings. Ono question which C.
lieii.d considerable discussion, was the motion
for dividing the Synod into two parasitic Blue
Ridge being the line. This motion, we believe,
was made by the Rev. james Brown, and sup
ported by Rev. Mr.. Ewing, &c. 1t was opposed
| by DIR. Plumer, DR.. Mcfarland, DIR. Rui1ner, &c.
Upon the question being taken, the motion was
| lost by vote OF something like 81 TO II. The
SYNOD determined to hold its next merting at
Lewisburg. No, having attended the Synodicai
meetings, we would be glad if some one would
furnish rs with communication upon The sub
| iect Tor insertion III Our paper.
The Sacrament OF the Lords Supper was adj
mns,erod in the Presbyterian church on Sunday
last, when nearly forty communed for the FIRST
time. About thirty are still Impressed, and the
number is increasing. EHquiry meetings are
held every evcmiu. from until 5 O'Clock p. NJ
The Minister'S who preached during the Synod
and since were Rev. Dr. Plumcr. Rev Mr.. White
OF Charlottesville, and Rev. Robert White o.
Romney, Rev. MIR. Smith, Rev. Mr.. Stuart, Rev
Mr.. Harrison, Rev. Geo. Leyburn, Rev. MIR
Cassells, Rev. Mr. McPhail, Rev. MIR. McElhcn
ney, and Rev. MIR. Love.-Lersngton GaeeEe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27
E:cs,art era letter from c2a5he County, y5rginia


Ertrarf Of letter from Ciarhs County, Virginia.
cit appears TO me that our monetary affairs are
getting worse and worse. Our usually most mo-
neyed men are now all borrowers-so far as their
necessary and immediate purposes require. ]
have been in public business now more than a
quarter OF d century, and can say with truth that
have never known any thing 10 half equal the
present pressure In the money market. 10 al
tempt 10 force collections is like tearing man TO
pieces without being beneited-propery will
not bring 1.-THE of its ordinary value at IA public
sale. But when you find man with money and
without soul, and unfortunately such there are,
these times suit him exactly. Truly they are cal
culated TO make The erich richer and the poor
poorer" Surely country ever presented such
an aspect; Astounding in all the rich productions
Of the earth--at peace with all the worid-neither
''toar, pssiience, nor famiHe' stalking abroad in
our Iand---yet our wise men have SO managed our
matters as TO Imply our National Treasury and
reduce the people to begghry and bankruptcy. In
this we see the handiwork of Loc9ocojSH,."
.ftr. Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27
TIE SYNOD OF VIRGINIA

Assembled at Lexington on the 18th day Of the
present month, and after an interesting session OF
three days adjourned Saturday night last, 10
NEE, again at Lewisburg OH the 3rd Of October,
1913.
The meeting of this enlightened body of Di-
vines and Elders attracted "a large concourse of
strangers to our village, and in every point of
view has been of The most interesting rel-
gious assemblies that we have ever witnesSed.-
1t convened in the midst of religious revival
here, aud all lis devotional exercises pointed
To the advancement OF this high and holy cause.
This circumstance it may be well imagined, i'm
parted more than ordinary Interest To the occa-
sion, and elected from the pulpit, "a display of
piOus trrvor and eloquence which, we at least,
have never heard Surpassed--The preaching at
all the churches we understand was very fine !;
the weather during the whole time pleasant and
delightful, and every thing consPired to show
that the Lord was pleased grdciously TO smile
upon the able efforts of his ministers, to advance
the interests and the glory of his Kingdom here.
We understand that some 35 or 40 converts have
already been added to the church that the
meeting is still going on, and that daily access
slons to tile number continue to be made. In the
course OF these rel Iious exercises, there was an
exhibition Of some of the pupils Of the Deaf and
Dumb, and Blind Institutions of Staunton, which
we learn was exceedingly gratifying, and fully
satisfied every who Witnessed il, that the be-
mevolent design contemplated in the establish
ment OF those noble charities of our State, is sus-
ceptible Of being carried to the happicst consum-
nation, and that it is incumbent OH our Legisla-
ure 10 uphold and sustain them al the cost of any
xpendture.-PaHey Star
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27
DIVIDENDS IN BANKRUPTCY.

The creditors oil Bankrupts are not generally a.
~"Io % .-- :~ro-.-~o ~ proving their debts, In
| cases where there are assets to be distributed
Debts which proven have priority over all
others; and, as consequence, vgilant and know
iLg creditors likely often to get their whole
debts, while those who fail to prove may &C, moth
ing. The reporter for the Boston Advertiser
makes the following statement in reference TO this
point:
'From an examination of these reports, will
state certain facts, which will show that il is
quite eXpedent for those persons who hold claims
against Bankrupts to take pains to prove them.-
In the fourteen ,vhich ,0ere presented yssterday
The Whole number IF ded's pr red are ON ~ joriy-sr
Now, as all the assets which have been realized
will 60 to those who have proved their debts, they
will receive, in all OF the cases more than it is
supposed they would, and in some OF them, those
who have proved their debts will receive the
whole amount due TO them. 10 one case there
will remain several hundred dollars after paynr
the whole Of the only CLAIM, which has been pro.
we'd"
The Richmond Compiler states that in the case
of Ezra G. Dyer, in the Eastern District, the as
sets are several hundred dollars, and but a single
debt has been proved, amounting TO less than
hundred dollars, the whole of which will be paid.
The same editor also says that he is informed By
a member Of the New ork bar tina: in a case
where dividend was declared in that city, only
SIX creditors had proved their debts out of large
number. and as there about $1,000 TO be d.
vided, the dividend was very respectable one
The creditors who had not proved their debts, on
learning the fact, petioned to come in and share
with them, but the Judge very summary denied
their request.
In cases where none Of the creditors prove their
debts, the assets Of the Bankrupt are distributed
ratably among them. So with any surplus which
might remain after paying debts which have been
proved.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

tho Episcopal service. fie Immediately advan-
ced informally TO the reading desk, and unburth-
ed the emotions Of his full heart. The effect was
overpowering. Preacher and nearer were alike
affected even to tears.
DIR. Johns has never applied his powers to au-
'horship, In its strctcst sense. Yet he has shown
himself fully capacitated for literary efforts requ-
ring general scholarship and Intellectual polish-
we may refer, with advantage, to his character
AS Ia lecturer, to his discourse, u winter or two
since, before the Mercantile Library Association
II was well received, combining facts and la,ices
IN ad",irah'e arrangement. He likewise deliver
ed, at orc OF the more recent Commandments of
frnceton, discourse before her literary socie-
Ties. We read extracts from it, which found
Their way into the newspapers. They exhibited
Inc abilities in that line.
LIS knownto our readers, that DR.. Johns has
recently been elected to ,.e Office of Assistant
bishop OF the Diocese of Virginia., now in sole
charge OF tiatable and pious divine VIM Meade,
u. ID. In d few days he leaves this city for the
held of his future lubors. and will be succeeded
by his brother. the Rev. RI. V. ID. Johns, a Gen.
tlcinan highly spoken Of as divine. On las,
Sabbath the Dr. delivered his vaedictory dis
course. We had the pleasure of being present.
The church was literally crowded. The discourse
WAS chiefly explanatory of the views of clerical
! duty, which had guided him during his miuistra-
! lions. twas an able effort and one that develop
ed feeling which we confess, chimed most harno.
hiousiy with our own, as set forth frequently
when treating of sectariunis,n. 1t brea,hcd {;
spirit of Gospel liberali,y, and denounced the mar
row bigoty that is ever disposed to inliamo The
better feelings of the heart, with that Ianaiicisn
which Isaac Taylor, in his book on the subject
i very appropriately styles enthusiasm mad.
We thank him for the PRONUNCIATION of SUCH tole-
rant sentiments. May they have thcirdue weigh,
in suppressing the chief bane of the religious
world! In conneNion with his eminent talents
and bland manners, we cannot but congratulate
our numerous Episcopal readers in Virginia, that
they are TO be blessed with the guardian care of q
man Of such noble views. May his labors be
abundantly productive of richest ''fruitage &c
make glad the numerous parishes of the Old Do
minion."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

ave put the question, if tho new tariff be sus-
tanned until tho domestic manufactures come up
to ; or hundred millions again, if prices will
not DO restored!
ain 1910 the export of domestic produce was
within triho Of the highest point IL ever attain
ed f; aud vet prices were not uncomnonly high
Tor produce. 1t can hardly be expected that for
eign nations will change their policy to accommo-
date us and enable 10 export more than tur'ner-
ly. The question resolves itself into this, Will
the agricuturists repeal the tariff, and reduce the
domestic manufactures oil this country, two hun
dred and sixty or eighty millions Of dollars per
annum, and also reduce the value Of their own
produce two hundred and eighty or ninety millions
OF dollars per annun, for the sake of purchasing
fifty or sixty millions of foreign goods IL small
fraction cheaper9 or will they save themselves
and their common coun,rymen! Ii may be re-
piled, that the agriculturis,s will pay higher for
domestic manufactures, than if tie tariff were
low. This will not be the case. The same la
Dor on their part and the care will. with the
blessings of good seasons, yield about equal guam
titles OF produce; and this produce may be- in
creased or diminished two or three hundred mil
lions of dollars in value, by the fact, whether
two or three hundred millions of dollars worth OF
domestic goods have been wrought-(brou in
to existence by hands and machinery which
would otherwise bo idie)-or whether they have
| MOTTO purchase the produce. without additional
labor or toll to the farmer; the value OF his arii-
cles increasing in ratio with the quantity and
value Of domestic manufactures fabricated"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

RETURN OF HsNRY CJAY.-Tbe Lexington
(hentucky) intelligencer of the IIih says Our
beloved fel.ow-citizen, Henry Clay, has returned
to the quiet and peaceful shades of Ashland. His
course, throughout his recent journey, has been
one Of unmingled satisfaction and pleasure. T.
very where along his whole route, he was met
and greeted by crowds Of his fellow citizens, in a
manner becoming his long and distinguished pub
lie services and evidencing the strong hold which
he has upon the affections of The people. His
health has been much improved by his travels;
and, with the exception Of the effects of the IA
t'gue consequent upon such journey, we have
never seen him look better.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27
New YoRx, August 80, 1912

New YoRK, August 80, 1872.
Sir: In reply TO your favor OF The both instant,
desiring to know whether 81 had the authority of
the President or any of his responsible friends
for making the call upon you contained in the let
ter from Washington published in the .'Union,'
in reference TO the Fiscal Corporation. | answer
that had not such authority, direct implied.
= The letter referred to was written and transmit
ted to Inc from Washington for publication by a
New York friend, in whose integrity and means
of information, had every confidence.
Respectfully, yours, sc.
NJ NJ. NOAH.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

Capt. Tyler is still carrying on his great reform
in the Philadelphia Custom House. lie has re-
moved nine (Day) Inspectors and six Night In
spectors, and appointed others in their places
The present Collector, it is to be presumed, is
quite as complying on this head, as the Captain
could wish; but the Senate, we hope, when his
nomination comes up, will do his business for
him. man who could permit himself to be
made so miserable tool of, is not fit TO be trust
ed with Important public interests.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

STRANGE SIcKNEss.-An alarming sickness has
broken out among the hemp rotters in New port,
Ky, opposite Cincinnati. Two of them the other
day were suddenly taken sick, their symptoms
showing great distress in the general functions
Of the animal economy, and in less than one hour
they died, and had TUNED black, or nearly So
The circumstance has occasioncd quite panic az
mcng those engaged in the business.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27
From the National h.eiiigcncsr, October 10.
TO THE EDITORS.

GENTLEMEN: On the 29th of August last my
attention was called by u friend to an article
which appeared under the signature Of "Ilaon,"
in the "Union," a newspaper published by M. NJ.
Noah, in the city of New York; in which the
writer protested to give statement Of a conver-
sation between the President of the United States
and myself in the summer of 1911, on the subject
Of the ''Fiscal Corporation bill" and appealed To
me. by name, To '.speak out" and say whether
the account Of the interview given by him was
not correct. fthis had been ordinary news
paper paragraph, | should have taken notice OF
nj. but, rs the signature "ilaon" is the name of
the editor "Noah' reversed, WAS induced to be.
heve that the article was written by him; ami, as
his paper is rcpUted TO be one of the organs of the
Executive, the communication seemed TO be-
stamped with a degree of authority which en,i-
tied 1t TO notice at my hands. Accordingly adj
dressed note to Mr.. Noah to ascertain whether
he was authorized by the President any OF his
responsible friends TO make such a call upon me-.
10 this letter Mr.. Noah promptly replied dis
claiming any such authority. A copy Of my
note to Mr.. Noah, and Of his reply to it, arc here
with enclosed, aud must ask the favor oil you to
publish them with this card in your paper. My
purpose in making the publication is TO avoid the
inference which might be drawn from my ST.
lence, after having been thus specially appealed
TO, that l admitted tho correctness Of the state
ments contained in the article signed "llaon."
MIR. Noah's note is dated the 3Oth of August
but it did not arrive taunton until after The 18th
OF September; and, in consequence of my alb
sence from home on professional business, il was
not received for weeks afterwards. This
circumstance will account for the delay in the
publication.
Ii only remains for me to add, that the state
ment above referred to, under the signature OF
'laon," is incorrect in almost every essential par
ticular. Very respectfully,
Your obi. serv't.,
ALIEN. III. ii. STUART.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

~ Liebeg's Agricultural Chemistry, has
been issued from the prolific press of the .New
World" in octave form, at the low price Of
% cents copy. or five copies for dollar--It
is said to be work OF inastmable value, esps-
cialy to Farmers and Gardeners.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

John Jacob Astor says he thinks man worth
eve hundred thousand dollars is just as well of as
il he was rich. BaronJ. ID. Rothchild don't think
so. When ii was mentioned TO him that Aguado,
his fellow hnancier died worth about six millions
OF dollars, he slid-"Poor mGn, | thought he was
in better circumstances
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

Duel BETWEEN Two INDtANs.-Two Chock-
laws, living in the parish OF Rapdes, Louisiana,
fought deadly duel few days ago. The wea-
pons rifles; the muzzles were placed within
six inches Of each conbdtant's breast, and at the
firing, which was simultaneous, both fell dead.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

A New Orleans paper in speaking Of the
duel between Midshipman Cup, Of the Tcxian
Navy, and MIR. White, in which the former was
killed, says-'rhe melancholy fate of this young
man has excited very great degree of interest in
this community, and we are sure that any thing
relating to his untimely death will be read with
avidity. The following article, handed to us yes
terday by Commodore Moore, was found upon
his person after he received his death wound
and was written, as has since been ascertained,
but few moments before he Appeared on the
field from whence he was borne, SO soon 10 be a
ileless corpse.
Thoughts befre Fighting Duel.-Can any
one set down and cody and calmly think on death,
without thrill vibrating every nerve! Tothink
that only few, very few moments may eapse
before his immortal soul will be winging its tlght
to worlds unknown, and knows not whether it
will take its place amidst bright throng of an
gels, or drag its weary way to the dark and fiery
abyss prepared for such as |! My God. Such
thoughts are enough TO rack the soul and make
the stoutcst nerves quail To bring the naughty
and the proud to their knees, and in humble peni-
tence and supplication ask forgiveness Of the God
who made them! lam moruHy and ,eigiousiy
opposed to dueLing. 1t does not prove that one is
gentleman, or brave man, neither does IT give
satisfaction oil an insult; for, TO receive an insu;
ana bail also, is very pcpr satisfaction u man
OF ieeilng ana Of sIuTUr. UTMOST any man can
raise physical courage enough TO fight duel, blu,
lew, alas too few, are possessed of moral cour-
age sufficient 10 stem the tide of public scorn and
walk erect through the myriads of hisscs spit out
by those who are too low in the scale Of virtue
and morality TO respect i: in any shape. trust,
and pray, that the public will not condemn the
course have pursued. There are situations,
Times and occasions, when men must act with
holiness and firmness, 10 command respect from
those with whom they are thrown. Into such a
one am thrown, and | sincerely trust that q cd
VIII forgive me for the that have pursued.
FIELDING Il. CULP.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

1J-We have received several Apples Of the Sc
cond growth this season, from the farm of the
Rev. Mr.. Morrison, of Rockbrdge, and fresh
blossom from the same tree. One OF the Apples
is very we'll grown, and nearly edible. They are
called the "Rose-bud." These freaks Of nature
have been common all over the country this Sea-
SON, and present a curious subject of enquiry. In
Alabama, and in our own State, at Petersburg,
they have thrd-crop Apples and at Cincinnati,
Strawberries, of the second crop, have been so
abundant in the market as to bring but ten cents
quart. We have heard, too, of Raspberries of the
second CROP which ripened perfectly, in this
neighborhood. These phcno.aena are doubtless
owing to the marked peculiarly OF the season,
which has been more like spring, throughout than
summer; but it will he wonder if the ..Miller-
itcs," who are predicting the speedy end of the
world, do not altemptto make something more out
Of them.
Since tho above was written, we have had the
pleasure Of eating some Strawberries Of the Sc
cond crop, which grew in the garden Of Mrs.
M'DowELL, of this place.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

MExtco.-'rbe schooner Doric, at New Or
leans, brings intelligence illat Santa Ana intend
cd to change the seat Of government from Mexico
TO Vera Cruz, and was preparing to attack Tcxas
BY land and sea at the same tine.
The yellow fever still prevailed at Tampico.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27
rs IN A U 81 N OF s-
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 81, ls4e.

CG-A supplement- accompanies this paper containing
"a number Of advcrtis smcnts.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27
OUT Oh I. SeTVt.
ALIEN. ii. ii. STUART.
Staunton, Va, October ii, 1912.

Erfract from lie Communication signed "Iiaon,"
4" The ~. Y. Union IF lSM august, 1912.
"But the President never in any manner what
ever assented To the Fiscal Corporation bll.'--
Indeed, we understand that there exists in Wash
mston the most positive proof of the fact that he
was not in the slightest degree committed to it,
1t is well known thing that when Mr.. Stuart, Of
Virginia, brought this bill to him for his inspec-
tion, before its passage, he (he Presidency said
to him, Preserve, sir, in the bill the principle of
the Bank of Augusta against Earle, and then |
may approve the BILL and then, with his own
hand, inerlined the paper before him in its proper
place, with the expression, unless the establish
ment of such agency shall be prohibited by the
States in which it is sought to be placed
"Was this net so, MIR. Stuart! We desire TO
know OF you if This was not the case. Speak
out Sir! Did not the President make that or 4
similar insertion with his own land?'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

Gj-Fhe proceedings of the Masonic Conven-
ton, recently held at New-Hope, were handed
In too late for this paper, but shall appear in our
next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-27

~ Capt. Tyler'has directed the Postmaster
General TO order his Deputy at Wheeling to trans
fer the publication Of the Letter List from the
"rimes" to the "Argus," the Locoloco paper
The "rimes" was one of the very few Wing
papers that could hardly be convinced of Capt.
Tyler's baseness and treachery, even after the
proofs had become "as thick as blackberries !"
and it is not great while since it took the stand
against him which its long cherished principles
required Of it. We suppose the worthy editor is
now satisfied he did right. fine had any remain
ing doubts on the subject. An act of revenge so
low and pitiiul, must excite his hearty contempt.