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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17
THE COMMONWEALTH VS.. +. HEATH

The trial of fYtichcr Hcaik, for the murder Of
DCIia Harris, which had been for several DAYS in
progress before JUDGE Nicholas Court was con-
cluded Wednesday evening, by his conviction of
murder IN TIE first dGgrec. The murder was com
mtted early in April last, under circumstances.
enough OF which were then stated by u.s. twill
be remembered that previous TO killing tlie woman.
the murderer shot Garter Wells in the head. the
ball entering just behind tic left ear and lodoino
against the corner of the right eye, from which il
was extracted without the loss OF the eve Wells
was IN attendance as witness in the case. and
looked as well as he ever did. His cscape from
death as most wonderful. The case has been
conducted with good deal Of ability. Several
ct the relatives Of Heath were in attendance, a.
mong whom WAS his mother and sister and their IN
PRODUCTION before the Cont presented scenes tina,
called up the syn'paihies Of all present. Heath
VIII receive his sentence Saturday. Some exccp-
tons have been taken by the Counsel for the
prisoner, which will probably be submitted to the
General Court, together with an application for a
new trial. based upon them.
II. l.. Brooke, ESP Attorney for tho Common
wealth, conducted the pfosccnjon-ile Prisoners
Counsel were Meesrs. u. W. Leigh. James Jv-
ons, Of This city. and Tim. Riges Of Petersbnrg
Hicbmon6 Compiler Noren1ber u.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

Wdtcr Water, besides serving the
purpose OF dilution, and being the indispensable
menstruuIn and medium b. which other subslan-
ces are kept in solution and conveyed from one
part OF the body TO another, has also nutritious
properties OF IFS own large proportion of which,
II drank, Is speedily absorbed by the veins, and
hnds its entrance at once in the circulation some
time before the product of the digested food is in
trodmccd by the way If the lacteals. We have
well authenticated cases Of persons who have
lyed tor length OF tine entirely abs,inent from
all customary aIiment, and whose only drink was
wafer. In the transactions Of The lbany In
siitGte for 1880, Dr.. McNaughton relates the
caae 81 d man by tho name Of Reuben Kelsey,
VINO lived on water alone for 50 days. "For
the first six weeks he walked out every day. and
sometimes spent great part Of the day in the
woods. His walk was steady and firm, and his
friends even remarked that his steps had unusual
elasticity. He shaved himself until about a week
before his death, and was able 10 situp in his bed
to the last day" Atthe time of his death Kelsey
was d years Of age.-Lr. PeV.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

We perceive by the following sportive article
In the Clay Banner, that the art OF war in NINA.
ture is being exhibited by certain juvenile anna
tours of the Navy who probably have not consul
ted Machlavcl Oh the subject--nor Secretary Up
shur Some steps should be taken to put down
this precocious development of the organ of
combaiveness; and the ridicuIe Of the press will
perhaps be more successful than an edict from the
Navy Depariment.--NojoM Herald
DuELLo GRANDo.--The grand performance set
down for last Tuesday did not take place. The
nclemoncy of the weather and the indisposition
OF some of the monkeys caused parley that re-
suited In an amicable adjustment, in part Two
oil the aspirants for bloody fame had agreed TO
meet at the Hospital Grove on Wednesday morn
ing, but were frustrated in the execution of their
chivarous designs, by the cfficious interference
on the preceding evening, Of one of the miscre-
ants OF the Jaw, whose huge paw held them in
DURANGO vile, until released by a recognizance du-
~ acknowledged, conditioned to abstain from
naughty tricks. Saturday evening, a party pro-
perry armed, equipped and attended, repaired to
the grove and interchanged leaden compliments
the result of which was, that one of them will
not be able to cut the ''pigeon wing again for
spell. The ball of his antagonist grazed the right
kncc-pan, and passed entirely through the left leo
The wound is considered somewhat dangerous -
The parties attached to the Navy--bo,h Mid
shIpneD-One from Ohio, and the other from. Hi
nolS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17
THE LAST OF THE LIFE GUARDS

\ correspondent of the Middletown (Orange
county, Courier, thus furnishes notice of the
death of "the last of Washington's Life Guards .
"Dicd at GJebackville, on the 10Th inst.
Benjamin Eaton, Revolutionary soldier, aged
eighty five years; having served his country
through the whole course Of the Revolutionary
war, encountered its enemies in sixeen different
battles; and during the time served three and a
half years in General Washingtons Life Guard
and also over one year in the late war.
ut may be interesting TO his fellow citizens to
know that the last tribute Of respect due to the
services and memory Of the old soldier were not
neglected. An escort in accordance with the rank
OF the deceased, attended the corpse to the grave,
where after the funeral service having been IN.
Pressvely performed, the body was lowered into
the earth, and mourniul!y deposited with military
honors."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

serious ARRAY occurred in Milledgeville,
Georgia, on the evening Of Wednesday, Tie Both
uitiino' which resulted In the death of MIR. John
a. rDeane, respectable citizen of that place, and
clerk OF one OF the courts, who was involuntarilv
drawn into quarrel and, although unarmed, was
stabbed to the heart, and immediately fell dead
in the street. Cicero Burlington has been com.
mtted TO Jail, charged with having committed the
offence, and two OF his brothers the sheriff Of
the county, have been held TO bond for their ap-
pcarance, charged with having been accessory
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

Ii is said that a well concerted scheme for IN,
escape of slaves from this neighborhood has been.
for some time in operation, in which the conduc-
tors Of the rail road after it enters Pennsylvania,
are concerned. car takes up the slaves at or
near Chambersburg, they having gone over the
Mary land line on foot This gives them a start
upon their pursuers. Difficult, to be overcome, and
thus the losses are fast becoming very numerous
The Maryland and District papers are daily full Of
advertisements for the recovery of lost slaves, and
the excitement is great indeed. ~, ashingion
Correspondent If tie ~. Y. Commercial
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

'JomN TyLER.--In taking a STROLL along the
wharves, a day or two since, we saw some Cot
ton branded with the above formidable name.
We had some curiosity TO know the quality of
the article. On pulling sample out Of two or
three afthe Bales, we could discover, although no
great Judge of the article shat il was OF the MEAN
EST kind. This aroused our curiosity still farther,
and we made some inquiry about it. We found
that it had been sent from the interior with this
brand on it. with orders TO forward it TO Liver
pool for sale. The invoice represented it as wa.
ter packed, fa'sc-packed, dishonesty packed and
unmerchan,ablc--''odd and ends of everything
mean"and tho orders were, TO sell il with all lis
faults. We think the shipper of the "John Ty.
ler' brand must be Bit CT wag.--Sarans,aI
Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

We have seen small diamond which was
found on the farm of DR.. p. Crymos, OF Orange
County, Va. 1t Is of yoowish green color,
weighs half and upwards of an eighth OF carrot,
and is pronounced by scientific judges to he dia-
mond OF the first water. When polished of its
exterior crust, 1t will no doubt be beautiful and
brilliant gem. 1t was asserted some few years a.
go that diamond was found in one of The western
States; il so, this is the second, produced in
the United MISUNDERSTANDING HeraM
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

Nen-jashioned Pototocs.-We find il stated in
several of our exchange papers that a new species
oil potato plant has just been imported from South
America. The fruit, it is said, grows on vines
like pumpkins, and will serve to ornament arbors,
single seed potato being sufficient to cover We
randall. One advantage which this above ground
vegetable has, is, that the finest potatoes can be
picked oil without injury to the plants, leaving
the small potatoes TO grow TO maturity in due
time--LDuiSUihc journal
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

Indian Di0icnfies.- Colonel Taylor has given
notice 20 the SeminoIes, who have taken posses
sion Of a portion OF the Cherokee country, that
they must remove by the LIST inst. Alligator,
who is at the head Of that band Of SemnoIes, has
ayowed his determination 10 remain where he is.
fie says there arc not United States soldiers e.
nough in the country TO force him Off, and he sill
leave. 1t is, therefore, probable that the war
with the seminoles will be renewed on our Yves
tsrn frontier.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

An extraordinary instance Of voluntary honesty
in Bankrupt occurred at Bangor, Me. the other
day. A subscriber to the Democrat paid that pa
per whie-washed debt of S7.-Er. paper.
1t gives great pleasure 10 record more than
instance of this kind. We have several in
dividuals our list who have been driven to the
painful alternative of securing the benefits of the
act of Bankruptcy but we have only two cases
to record of willingness TO pay us of after the
new fashion. Were we at liberty to place the
es, kind .d5pre tie public. we could exhibit The
ter is concerned, in n Bankrupt in inis region.@
We are happy to know and to say, that we have
found honor principle, and sterling integrity in
more than one unfortunate Bankrupt
Eoc6inrk0m Reris,er
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

Inc Richmond Enquirer repuhlishes with evil
ueht satisfaction an article from an Abolition M.
per In New York, Tie 1ocsin, announcing i ra
nomination nomination OF Alvan S'ewar, as the Abolition
candidate Tor Governor, and declaring thar u
Their Bradish, tho Wing candidate. canno, .nu
coed, because OF his adhesion to Clay. nfurther
s'a'es INA. tels movement is to defeat the Whia
movements for the Presidency. s
Inc plan announced by the Aboliiionists Scam.
! 10 be, TO run their candidate (Birney) for Tho
Presidency, SO as 10 throw him with the oand;s
ua,es oil The TWO great parties before the House of
representatives at the session of lSi4-5.
The New York Herald suggests, that. ins,eaa
oil birney, some other candidate will be brourb,
upon the tapis-and says, .'all these movements
Indicate but one thing-the utter defeat Of the
Wings in New York and Massachusetts At tho
aPproaching elections, and the demolition of Hem
oiay ana his prospects, in order to bring M
Heheral Scott or some other candidate for tSAd
IL Is most complicated, shrewd and curious
full F' 20 success
~, verify "mschief's anoa," bu, "let it work"
mere is still Wing material enough in the Union
purihed oil the dross, TO bring about the rescue of
The country.-pirginia Free Press.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

LAW, PogrnY, AND FAScY SoAp.-Thc ST.
Louis Organ tells the following: On Friday last,
in the Court of Common Pleas, jury of twelve
men and large auditory We're highly edited for
couple OF hours with the details of case touch
ing the manufacture and quality of fancy soaps.
The lawyers threw hot sho,-wc mean soap snds
at each other valianily. In the midst of
1.-The wreck of la,her and the crash of WORDS"
Counsellor p. perpeira,cd the following i'm
Promptu;
The at bar is upon soaps,
From which il may BE- fairly gathered
That each one kecnly trusts and hopes
The other will be duly idtl.ered.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

a PgoLiFic TEEE.-About the middle Of Sep
tember last We noticed the reception Off basket
this county. Yesterday Mr.. Owens brought us
dozen apples. the Product Of the Mird crop from
the same tree. These last have not yet come to
perfection bu; Mr.. s. says the tree is very full
The largest ono among those he brought us mea-
sured four and a half inches in circumfercnce.-
The tree, Mr.. S. says, is about twelve years old
81. Lops Buihin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

TIE last Engfh Defaukcr.--It is stated in some
of the New y ork morning papers, but upon what
authority does not appear, that Mr.. Burdckin, tho
abscondcd robbcr oil the Manchester Bank, was
seen in Albany few days after the arrival Of the
Britannia, by an English gentleman who knew
lin well. 1t is added that no speech or token Of
recognition passed between them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

Friction Paste for Uheeis.--Thc American Me-
chanIc says and trial will prove it correct, 'The
best composition that can be prepared to relieve
carriage wheels and machinery from friction, is
composed Of hogs lard, wheat -four and black
lead (plumbago.) The lard is to be melted over
gentle fire, and the other ingredients, equal in
weight, may be added, till the composition is
brought to the consistency of common paste,
without raising the heat near :le boiling point
1t is rot only better, but cheaper than tar
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17


The Virginia Banks are represented to bava
more specie now than they had before the re-
sumption.
The weight Of some Of the shot al Pbilade,-
Phia Navy Yard, intended for the Paixhsn Guns.
is eos pounds each.
Inc attempt of Mr.. Gray. of Norfolk. 10 re-
cover ms slave Latimer, caused considerable
sur III boston. The Abolionisis threw eyery
obstacle In his way possible, and wound up bv a
sort OF Indignation meeting at Faneui Hall. in
which white and black were mixed up together.
Corn is selling in Paris, Missouri, at ten cents
bushel-Oais, ten cents-and Pork a. 81 so per,
100 lbs. Farmers require rich lands to sell az
such prices.
There is not money enough in Ohio to paw tho
taxes. Ihey amount 10 81 100000 and tile cir,
cuiation within the State ofnoies of banks in and
out OF TIE State and the amount of spece held bv
banks is only 81 100000. So much for Loco
FOco Legislation.
II Spcc.-Soine Yankee proposes to Start a
State l'rison, on private account, because New
Jersey has made $4,000 out of hers this year.
1t is stated that bleeding at the nose may be al
most mstantaneously checked by raising the arm
on the same side as that of the nostril from which
the blood flows.
terrible explosion of steam boiler in the
mandatory Of Buicho & Co. AT Scarboro', Eng
land, occurred on the 18th ult. The roof of the
building was blown off, and fell upon the men at
work-about loo in number. Fourteen bodies
had been taken out.
The Peoria Illnos) Register of the 2Ist uit.,
States that meeting was held at Newburp, in.
Peoria county, on the 18th ult. when petition
was drawn up and signed, praying Congress TO
RAISE the standard value Of specie ccin from one
hundred to fire hundred per cent The petition
had great run, and every body signed it.
The amount of Treasury Notes outstanding on
the LIST instant, was, it is officially stated, $IO,-
039,O56.
! AT very large Wing Mass Convention, lately
held at Jackson, i'll the State of Tennessee, at
which Gen. Thomas q. Polk presided, pream-
bic and resolutions were adopted nominating Hen
. ry Clay for the Presidency. The Convention
was addressed by Messrs Milton Brown, &. Fl :
Williams, and John w. Crockett, and perhaps
others. The whole affair passed of in the finest
possible spirit, and greatly to the edilicalioti Of
/ the Wigs who were present.
One Watson was hanged short time since in
| North Carolina, for shooting neighbours wife.
| w atson had not much of defence. He killed
the woman, he said, because she was witch and
| had 'coniured' him.
Paddy, my jewel, why don't you get your ears
cropped; they are too large for man 20 "Apd
yours" replied Paddy 'aro too short for an ass"
When Thebes was burnt, Alexander saved on
Z ly the house of the poet Pindar When Buffalo
was burnt, the British officers saved only the house
OF an old woman, reward Tor her brave de-
fence Of IL with broomstick.
Why is pettifoggcr like necessy9 Because
| he "kGows 10 law ~
! Kissing girl is now rendered "being electrih-
cd by a GAL-vaBic battery"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

The accounting officers IF tho Treasury hive
adjusted the accounts ofthe States and Territories
under the distribution act, and the Governors have
been notified by the Treasury Department Of the
appoints payable TO their respective States. The
amount 20 be divided is S562, IA 15, exclusive Of
the ten per centum 20 the States IN which the
lands have been sold.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

BY the report OF the Treasurer of the Stale of
RHODE ISLAND, which was presented TO the Gene
raj Assembly on Thursday last it appears that the
Stite Is In debt at present about twelve thousand
dollars, and that the expenses i'm suppressinp the
insurrection, including The pay of the soldiers, a.
mounted to about seventy five thousan nd dollars
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

The Planters and Mechanics Bank Of Mobile
on the 2Slh ultmo came 10 d resolution to suspend
specie payments, and 10 call a meeting Of its
stockholders. The Bank will now pass into the
hands Of the Stale Commissioners. Under the
law Of the State, bank refusing 10 pay specie for
its notes is taken very summarily out Of the hands
of iis managers, and vested IN ttls hands Of COM
missioners Tor settlement.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

Grcai LiberaEiy in TIE Bible Cause.-Attendng
business meeting last evening a. The Bible
House we learned The pleasing fact that the con-
gregation of the First Presbyterian Church, under
the charge of the Rev. DR.. PHILiPs, sent yester-
day TO the Treasurer OF The American Bible Soci-
ETY. nearly ftceive hundred doilars, as The amount
collected i'll THAT church after sermon from their
esteemed pastor.-N. Y. Com. .4dr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17
To the Editors Of thc Virginia Herald

DEAR SIR ~ have Just ascertaned TO my sat-
isfaction, that weed bearing white blossom,
growing in great abundance in the fields, called
Life Everlasting, having long narrow leaf; not
unlike the sage, is an excellent substitute lor the
hop in making yeast. Indeed, never fail in
loaf bread when that is used--your subscribers
uay like to know this fact. X. &. Z.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

Little Delaware, the "Bluo Hem of tho Rev.
olu,ion. still preserves her Wing principles
George Ii. Rodney is reelected to Congress, and
the wing 49, -~--iad ,u.n-.hirds of tho uou.a
OF Representatives, and seven-nn,hs of a.. s.n-
ate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

The LATE ELECTION IN OuIo.-The Co,,rbr.
State Journal sets down the aggregate vote in the
whole State, in round numbers, thus: Corwin
10000, Shannon 129,i0O, King 5,4OO-to,ai
2oo,9Oo. The entire vote in 1910 was, for Cor
win i4o'i42' Tor Shannon l29,3l2; total 274,7 1854:
railing oil from 1910 of 10000 votes, besides
The natural increase, equal to 10000 more. Not
less Than 10000 voters in the State ahsented them
selves from the polls. On which side wcre thew.
and where will they DO found in 1914?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

ALTERED NOTES.-The saw yesterday a
note of the Formers and Planters Bank Gs Balt-
more (scnt to this city from Pittsburgh Bank
altered from one to ten dollars. The alteration
ceive, but-ihe cheat may be easily discovered by
holding the note up to the light. The genuine
ten dollar notes have for The vgnctto two farmers
in wheat field, and the letter Y on each end
The one dollar notes have three female figures in
the yigneue.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

Hoao 10 Stop Newspaper. up the arreara-
ges, and order il stopped, like man--not refuse
TO take it out Of the post Office and sneak away
like puppy!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

AMERICAN TAsrEs.-Rev. Tuxo. PARKER saws:
=" are grave, Il very sober people we have
no national amusement except banking and the
credit SYSTEM
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

"1i'ne IS Money."--So Franklin obsorved-I,
is very true, and some people take plenty of it to
pay their debts.--N. o. PIC.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

The Wings of Albemarle held a meeting On tn,
first day of the November Court, at which the,
adopted resolutions approving the nomination O
HENRY CLAY for the Presidency, and n. p.
TALLMADcE for the Vice Presidency
Immediately after the adjournment of the meet
ing Joseph X. Irving, Esq. of Amherst, addressed
the people, and signifed his intention to retire
from the canvass for Congress.-His reasons
were the uncertain boundaries OF the district, and
the great probability that the dominant party in
the Legislature will SO arrange it, as to make the
contest entirely hopeless.
Mr.. Gilmer was then called Cor by the Locos,
who, the Advocate says, abused the Wing party
at large, and Henry Clay in particular, to the
most tumultuous joy of the Locos. 1t is well
said that politics sometimes make us strange bed
fellows. little more than twelve months aro.
MIR. Gilmer held the Iocos in such aversion that
he declared he would not accept nomination
from them. if i, were rendered
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

Low NAoEs,-The Princeton (N.J papers
say 'hal me farmers near there are employing men
attwen'y-Gye cents per day and their provisions.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

1he inmates Of the Insane Asylum at Brattle-
boro', VI. have commenced the publication of ii
weekly newspaper called the ''Asyum Journal"
Those only "whom the majority of mankind con-
sider insane" are requested to furnish COMMUNE
cations Tor it, The leading object Of the paper, as
mentioned IN the prospectus, is the dissemination
OF correct views of the condition and proper treat
ment OF the insane. af'ne etiitor eays ..hayipp
been often considered insane, and more than once
an inmate Of Lunadc Asylum, we hope we may
be allowed to express or sentiments on subject
80 important to this afflicted portion of our race
The profits arising from the publication are to be
applied to the INDECENT insane of the establish.
Inent.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-17

The ST. Louis Republican remarks that Mr.
Tyler has been faithful to his advocates in that
quarter. When lie made his first demonstration
of opposition to the Wings, the only paper in
that section which attempted justification OF
him was the Bulletin. 1t then had three owners
and editors, each Of whom has been rewarded
with an Office. This is paying pretty literally
for the services of one press but, poor creature,
after ali he cannot make party.