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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27
RETRENCHMENv

- AT the commencement Of the Extra session of
congress, we heard something about an inquiry
ih'o the abuses and extravagance of government
-and IL we mistake not, Gov. Gilmer was grant
ca special committee to examine into such mat
lers. we think the subject complained of in the
su'loined paragraph may well claim attention, and
we nope to see speedy termination of such ..ab
stractions" from the public treasury.
From tile FiNage (Pa.) Record.
MiLEAcE-siembers of Congress receive from
the public treasury, 40 cents per mile, or 90 for
T.voiy 20 inhes Tor travelling expenses. We be-
iieVe tnat is the amount. This is outra peous, in
,nese times, whent travelling is sorapd and CHEAP.
"a member OF Congress pays 81 to travel from
Inl'aoeiphla to Baltimore-90 miles. and draws
800 ior mileage! He pays $50 for TRAVELLING
from New Orleans to Pitlsburg by steamboat
say 1000 miles, and the time occupied is no, ten
days-he draws $780,! This is robbino the peo-
pie with vengeance. Some members take the
most cIrcuitous route, that their mi!eare NAV he
Increased; member travelling goo miles day
makes 80 dollars! A pretty round sum. Some
members charge 1000 or 5000 dollars MILEAGE an
nnaIiy!: Admitting that the per diem of mem
Ders Of congress is not too high, who will Justify
these e%oroitant allowances for mileaqcl What
excuse can be offeredl Ifnone, then why does
not some honest friend of economy propose and
urge the reform upon Congress? The present
rates oil mileage were fixed years ago; when trav-
eiling was expensive, tedious and danoerous. In
TINS day OF railroads and steamboats, The causes r
nigh travelling expenses are removed and rniIeage
should consequently be reduced. We hone Con
gross viii reform this shameful abuse.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27
RIOT AT LOUISVILLE.

So soon as the news of the outbreak in Gin
cinnati reached Louisville, (Ky.) on,he morn
ing of the 18th instant a crowd collected and
broke into the office of Lougec s. Co. in the
latter city, which they Quilted, and were pro-
ceeding to dcmolish, when Mr.Turner the city
marshal, arrived, got into the room, and, with
the aid ola few citizens, soon cleared it, and
restored some degree ofquict. 1t is supposed
that the loss cannot he great, as the funds and
papers of value had early in the morning been
removed from the building, which probably
would not have been assailed if it had been o.
pened at the usual hour for business.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27

" A negro man who has been living in this
town as free man for the last seven or eight
years, under the assumed name of Bill Cousins.
was claimed as slave by gentleman of Gooch-
land within few days past, and the fact fully
established. This is rather singular circum-
stance, and reflects somewhat unfavoraby upon
the vigilance and faithfulness of those who have
had the execution Of our laws; but i, is said thai
"hen the fellow frst settled here he had free pa
Pers' although it does not appear that he was ev
er registered.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27
From tie Cincirrcti Gazette OF JANUARY 10.

From The Cincirrcti Gazette Of January l3.
The Broken Banks.-We wish to state one
fact connected with these institu,ions-that
none of them were in good rcputc.
The names they bear may induce people u
broad to suppose that they were connected
with our wcli-established institutions. This
is nots so. Their paper was no, bankable, and
1t was looked upon with suspicion by the
community.
No banks are in n better condition than our
city banks, and we hope now that we shall
have in circulation only their notes. 1t is time
that we rid ourselves OF all worthless paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27

The Senate very promptly passed the bill sent
10 IL from the House of Delegates to reduce the
per-diem OF members after the Doth day to 81
Inc annunclation of the fact in the House produ-
ced no little merrimeut, as it was thought that
some OF the particular friends of the bill had ra-
ther 1t had been otherwise. 1t was pretty gener-
ally expected that the Senate would give it the
go-by. .
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27

Judge William II. CabeIl has been elected
PRESIDENT Of the Court of Appeals, by an almost
unanimous vote of the Legislature. Judge Brooke,
the Oldest member Of the Court, declined being
put in nomination. The Wing remarks that
Judge Brooke had formerly for many years presi-
ded over the Court, with great ability; and at
his age, he would not consent to undergo the adj
ditional and onerous duties which would be inn
posed upon him, as the presiding officer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27

Gov. Fairfield, in his message to the Lerisla-
tnre OF Maine, takes high ground against the
Distribution act. He deems it violation of tho
Constitution, dangerous as precedent, and cor
ruptlng in its infuence--and advises that Maine
refuse TO sanction ii by a reception ollie nuoneu.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27

Is asserted that an excellent fre-proof
paint may be made by adding one pound of
alum to gallon of white-wash.-B giving Of
roof one or more coats of il, hot Goals, il is
said will have no more effect on it than. COLL
lee SC. It's worth trying
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27

ne act creating new county out of portions
OF Monongalia and Harrison, to be called Marion.
has passed the Senate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27

Gen. Thomas II. Bayly, at present a delegate
from the county of Accomac, has been elected hv
the Legislature Judge of the General Court II,
the place of the Hon. Abel r. Upshur,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27

Several petitions have been presented to the
Legislature for Bank at Scottsvile.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27

Messrs. Colquitt, Cooper and Black, the oppo-
sit'on candidates for Congress in Ceorg ia, are G.
ected by majority of about twelve or fifteen,
hundred.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27

Mr. Slado presented memorial from the Legis-
lature Of Vermont, asking repeal of the 2ist
rule. Mr.. Wise moved to lay il on the table,
Mr. Slade asked for the yeas and nays. TWAS
laid on the table, 81 TO G6.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-01-27

IN the Senate, on Wednesday, number of Pc
ti'ions were presented against repeal of the
Bankrupt law, and two or three in favor of repea.
Inc treasury note bill was called up by Mr.. T.
vans, who went into an expose showing the neces-
s'ty oil the amendment proposed to the bill as it
came from the House. lie said the debt now exist
ing was 10 or millions Of dollars; that for ,i,r
OF four years past the Government had exnended
more than 1T had received. 1t was therefore i'm.
portant that the Issue of Treasury notes should
be independent Of the loan authorized, to place
the treasury on proper basis.
The House did no business; the de,,b or
member, MIR. Dimmock, of Pa. being announced
by Mr. Bidlack, the House adjourned.
In The Senate, on Thursday, an interesting dis
cusson took place on the Treasury note bill. in
which Mcssrs. Woodbury., Calhoun, Evans.
Rives and King Of Alabama, took part. The
Provso of the House curtaing the loan autbor-
zed, by the amount of Treasury notes to he issu-
ed,was stricken out, 81 to 81. Anumber of memo
rails on the subject Of the Bankrupt law, chiefly
against repeal, were presented
in the House, communicates were receivol
from the President and Secretary of State in rela.
tion to the Santa Fe affair, and the boundary line
between Texas and the Unted States. Mr.
cushing, In reply to an inquir, of Mr.. Bots. as
10 when the select committee you'd be able 10
report upon the Exchequer schme, stated that he
couid not give definite answer-that the COM
mlttee were diligently engaged in maturing the
report, and met twice or thrcdtimes week.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-13

INDIANAPOLIS, Qnd.) Dec. S, 1S42.
DEAR Sir: The Indiana Legislature assembled to-
day. Most of the Senators and Representatives ar
rived during the last week and but one member OF
the House was absent at roll call this morning Tho
mas j. Henley, (dem.) of Clark, for many years Re-
preventative from that county, was elected Speaker,
receiving So votes to "A for j. H. Bradley, of Lapore
(whig) Joseph F. Brown, Of Fountain. was re-elect-
ed Chief Clerk; Andrew j. Harlem, of Grant, AS
sistant Clerk J. w. Rush. of Vcrmion, Enrolling
Clerk; and J. c. Hogan, Doorkeeper-all Demo
Gratis.
In the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Hall being alb
sent, Thomas ID. WalpoIe, of Hancock, independent
Wing, elected President pro tsmpore by vote Of
26, to 20 for James Collins, jr, of Floyd, (whig)
Douglass Mcguire, as Principal Secretary, and J. II
Farqhuar, as Assistant were reelected J. d. Stew
art, of Randolph, chosen Enrolling Secretary
and John Cook, Of Marion, Doorkeeper-all Wings
The whole Of the day having been consumed in de-
Gliding the fate Of the numerous candidates for Office
nothing else Of interest TRANSFERRED in either branch
In day two, resolutions in favor Of the Ercheque'
riH be introduced in the Senate.
Yours truly, J.
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Mr.. EVERETT said that his object was to bring
this plan before the House, and he hoped that the
House would act upon ii.
Messrs. JOHNSON, Of Maryland, EVERETT,
PICKENS, TILLINGHAST and J. G. FLOYD,
made few observations and at the suggestion OF
MIR. MckENNAN, Mr. EyERErr withdrew his
motion.
The question then taken the motion Of MIR.
CUSHING to refer that potion Of the Message relating
TO the laws establishing the Treasury Department to
the Committee of the Whole, ETC.; and il was decided
in the negatiye-yeas l00-nays los.
The resolution Of Mr. FILLMORE referring the subject
to the Committee Of Ways and Means, was then
adopted.
MIR. w. w. IRWIN moved that much Of the
Message relating to the fine imposed upon Genera
Jackson be referred to the Committee Of the Whole
on the state OF the Union but the motion was mega
tved-yeas 81, nays 1903
And the subject was then referred to the Commit
tee Cd the Judiciary.
The recommendation in the Message with regarc
to the Improvements of the Westernw aters, and Ger
tam prominent harbors on the Lakes, gave rise to
brief debate; at the termination Of which, the sub
Ject was appropriately referred
And then, at three O'Clock, the House adjourned
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CHASE'S WRITING ACADEMY.

MIR. c. II. CHASE has returned to Washington
lVl and taken room on pennsylvania avenue,
(north sde) Sd door from 10Th street, where he in
tends to remain few months. All bad writes
would DO well TO make immediate application at his
room, which is the only place in Washington where
systematic course of instruction be obtained-
Those who have never learned to WRITE positive
y guaranteed good hand in one course of lessons.
Lessons given at any time, day or at night, either
privately or at the Academy. Those making imme-
date application will be entitled to seat in this
school so long it shall remain open, without extra
charge For further information, inquire at the Aca-
DENY where proof of the teachers superior quali-
cations will be given. dec o-n
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PROPOSALS
FOR
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KENDALLS EXPOSITOR-(rmRp voLuMK.)
A IRAN G EMENTS have been made to continue
n this work with increased vigor. During the
year lS43 it will be devoted with zeal than ever
to the support of Democratic principles. II will be
chiefly filled with original matter, from the zen Of
the editor, who will discuss great questions with the
utmost freedom, and give condensed summary Of
foreign and domestic news, and the proceedings Of
Congress, with the yeas and nays important qucs
TONS the editor intends also to give sketches Of
his experience and observation in public liie Being
dcprv,d Of his liberty for fidelity to the public, he
desires to show his fellow men an private stations
how the world is governed
The third volume will be published by WILLIAM
GRrEn, every other week, with four additional num-
bcrs making thirty in ALL at ONE DOLLAR, paid
In advance.
Subscriptions may be sent {, the Editor or Pub
Usher, free of postage or postage paid Postmaster
authorized TO forward subscription money, under
their frank, in letters written by themselves.
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From the PhiIadeiphis Inquirer.
THE LEADING TOPICS OF THE MESSAGE


The most important features in the Presidents
Message, the recommendation to modify the Ia
rih the warm endorsement Of the Excheques scheme,
and the suggestion in relation to the Warehousing
System. There are other topics of interest," but the
three we have named possess the most importance
just for the American people. 1t is likely that
the suggestions of the Executive upon these points
will be carried into efect3 As respects the Tariff
the difficulties great We believe that the friends
Of that measure would cheerfully agree to just
and equitable notifications could they be made in
the proper spirit; but the great fear is, that Con-
gress will not have time to discuss this matter
thoroughly, to an extent adequate to enable the
members to vote definitely upon the subject. Some
thing, II possible may be done but nothing cacu-
lated to change the great features Of the bill to any
considerable extent.
The WaIehousing System, il is hoped and believed,
will be adopted. great degree Of unanimity exists
upon this subject among mercantile of all classes
Something Of the kind is regarded as absolutely es-
senal in the existing condition of affairs. The mea.
sure has been warmly commended by the merchants
Of New York. The Phiiadelphia Board Of Trade
have resolved 10 meuoralize Congress in favor OF the
system resolutions Of similar tendency have been
adopted by the Philadelphia Chamber Of Commerce,
and like movements will doubt be made II other
commercial cities. BY this plan, great facilities will
be afforded, not only importers blu obbers goods
will remain in the public stores until wanted and il
will not be Necessary pay the duties them until
they are taken out. Men of limited means will there
fore be greatly assisted and the monopoly Of trade
which il great extent incidental cash duties
AZ at present exacled, will be avoided.
The Exchequer scheme also has some slight pros
pect Of success. Business men getting tired of
the difficulties under which they labor, with regard
to medium of exchange, and many of them seem
disposed TO give almost any measure trial, which
promises TO afford facilities. The session will not
last long, and we sincerely trust that effort will be
made by the members, no matter what their party
politics, to do something to revive the business
gies of the country. conciliatory policy should
be incucated, with reference to every question
which may be said to affect the national prosperity.
Were it possible to Danish intrigues and political am
bition from the Halls of Congress for few weeks,
what blessed results might be looked for, for the
country
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CLERKS TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.

We have great pleasure in being enabled to in
form readers that the Executive committee OF the
Temperance Society, attached to the several Depart
ments of Government, have secured the services Of
LEWIS C. LEVIN, Esq, of Philadelphia, and that he
will deliver an address before said society, at the
Wesley Chapel, corner Of and 9Th streets, this
evening at o'clock. Those Of our citizens who
have been in attendance, during the last week, on
the meetings at which Mr. l.. has spoken, concur in
representing him as one of the most effective speakers
in our country the evils Of intemperance and the
remedy therefor The many thousands in different
sections of country who have, through his instru
mentality, been induced to sign the pledge, and the
crowded audiences which he has commanded in every
place where he has spoken all attest that this SUD-
ect is ably handled, and that in his hands tempe
rance is not that dull, tedious, and barren subject
which some would have it to be- lfany of our read
ers have not as yet heard him. we advise them to at
tend the meeting this evening, assured as we are,
that we run risk in saying that they will be CRATE
full to those gentlemen who have kindly procured not
only the services of this gentleman, but comforta
bile place wherein they be seated. IL there is
drunkard in our midst who has not yet been per-
suaded of the evil effects which must be the result Of
his course of fe urge him to attend and listen to
the word of truth and sobs,ness which will then be
delivered to warn him of his ruin. Is there young
man amongst us who is just beginning to handle the
poisonous cups we hope that he also will be there,
and attend to the warning voice of one who is able
to point out in a most signal manner, the dangers
which always have and still attends the footsteps Of
those who, like him. are entering that road which too
often lands the traveller in drunkards grave.
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INUCkER and son, between Browns and Gads
by's Hotels, having been for the last few days
and English Cloths, Cassimeres and veslings, are now
prepared to hbit TO their customers and the public
very handsome assortment, cheaper than they have
been able hitherto to offer them in consequence of
the reduction in the market ell the further ad-
vantage of cash payments.
Their present style u.s. as heretofore, to the fullest
extent OF fashion, required Otherwise 10 suit the
taste of the all holding themselves
responsible both for the fit and workmanship of the
garment furnished.
Their latest arrivals Of Paris Fashions furnish pa
terms of the various styles worn such Habit Pam
falcon, Giet, Paetot. Paleot-sac, Redngvtc Paroles
sus, and Manteau, all Of which they are prepared to
make up with strict reference to the originals.
In addition to the above, they invite special aten-
ton few ends Of Naive Cloths and Cassim eros
which, the price considered, will bear an envable
comparison with foreign manufac ures Also, tho
usual assortment of Gcn,Iemen's Fancy Dress arii-
Giles. dec 6-lwif
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FRENCH AND SPANISH LANG UAGES.

A N. GIRAULT, for twelve years teacher in
IA Philadelphia, and for the last six years tho
Principal of French and English boarding school
for young ladies in Bordentown, New Jersey,) re-
specially informs the Public that he has just re-
moved with his family to this city, which he intcnda
making his permanent residence, and that he is now
prepared to give lessons in French, Spanish or Eng.
lsh either in schools, private families, at his
sidence, Pennsylvania avenue 18th street. opposite
the Seven Buildings.
For information respecting his moral character and
professional abilities, he respectfully refers to
Maj. r. l.. Smith, DIR. VIM. Jones, p. NJ,
Adjt Gen. A. JONES' w. w. Corcoran, Esq,
Francis Markoc, jr. Esq. Hon. James Buchanan,
Hon. Robert J. Walker, Col. w. w. Seaton,
Maj. James N. Barker, Hon. Dudley Selden.
An evening French class for gentlemen is pow
forming, and will meet at Mr. G. residence on Mon
day next at I o'clock.
Another similar class will be held at his Office lat
Mrs. Daviss, street below l0th) as SUM-
cent number of scholars shall have been engaged.
Mr.. G. may be found at his residence daily from
ii to O'clock and at his Office from 2to 81 O'Clock,
where application may be made to him for admission
to either class or for private lessons
dec 6-d6t
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From the Bay State Democrat.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

This anxiousy looked for document has at last ar
rived
1t commences by speaking Of the present aspect OF
matters produced by the Treaty with Great Britain
referring to someof its principal topics and relations
and also of our position it regards other nations
and particularly Of Mexico.
The warehousing system is recommended by the
President and its merits discussed, many strong rea-
sons being adduced in its favor.
The Exchequer scheme IS discussed at great length
and its adoptisn urged without any material aera-
uon from the form in which it was submitted by hin,
during the last session
The President closes his Message by very justly
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
THE MESSAGE.
From the Pennsylpania,i.

THE MESSAGE.
From the representations of the Presidents Mes
sage it appears that foreign relations gene
rally on an amicabe and satisfactory footing with
the exception Of some claims for indemnitles from
Brazil &c. and the disputed question Of the Bounda-
ry on the Pacific ocean, which it is hoped will ere
long be adjusted. The probabilities of war with
Mexico have greatly diminished, and it is evident
that the of that country is anxious to
serve peace with the United States. Tie remark of
the President that tour great desire should be to en-
ter only into that rivalry which looks to the general
good, in the cultivation of the sciences, the enlarge
ment of the field for the exercise Of the mechanical
arts and the spread of commerce-that great civzer
Ito every land and sea-" will doubtless meet with
general appreciation. Though there may be some
among us that would desire to cripple commerce, by
asystem of restrictions framed with that express
view, and some who would wish to plunge hastily in
to wars upon the slightest provocation, great majo-
rity, We trust, perceive that free end extensive
trade with every quarter of the globe which Of
fer the inducements to it, and cultivation of peace
and kindly feelings between the people OF distant
lands alike consonant with the rights and the in
terests of the governed of every nation.
The warehousng system for foreign mportatons,
or In other words, the suffering of the goods to lie in
the public stores without payment of duty until the
owner chooses TO take them and pay the duties or re-
export them, as urged by Mr.. Tyler, appears to
likely 10 produce the effect of greater regularity in
our markets, thus benefting both the merchant and
the manufacturer. Ii is also calculated to place the
importer OF moderate means nearer on equality
with the great capitalist.
The suggestions of the message in relation to the
tariff are also judcious.
1t is very properly intimaed that in egislaiing for
so extensive country, some concession must be
cised on each hand to the interests opinions of the
different sections
1t appears that for the next year the
will ask a less amount Of appropriation, particularly
for the Navy, than was given for this year. This
good sign.
In Introducing again the Executive scheme, the
President remarks, justly that he monetary cmbar-
easements Of the country have arisen from over ac-
ton.
We reserve comments on the main part Of what
relates to 'the Fiscal Agent" for future occa-
sion.
The closing recommendations OF the Message, 10
repay General Jackson the fine imposed at New Or
leans seems not to sit well the stomachs of our
Wing friends, We hope, however, that they will be
able to digest il, az they found difficulty with tho
large grataiy which their representatives bestowed on
the family of Gen. Harrison.