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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24
THE LATE DR.. McPHEErERs.

The Funeral of this truly excellent man tool,
place on Wednesday last and we have never wit.
messed, IN this community, more imposing man.
Hesitation of public sympathy and regret. The
stores OF the City were closed, and the quiet OF
the Sabbath seemed TO pervade the streets. The
body was removed from his late residence TO the
Presbyterian Church, which was hung in deep
mourning, through every par: of its capac:ous in
terror. SO large Congregation, was probably,
never before assembled in this city, it being esii-
mated that there were one thousand Persons pre-
sent, including those in the Galleries. A highly
appropriate and touching Discourse was delivered
on the occasion, by the Rev. Mr.. LACY, the es-
teemed Pastor Of the Presbyterian Church in this
City, in which he deIneated with all the feeling
of affection, but with all the fidelity of truth, the
envlable character of the deceased Patriarch. 1t
was, indeed, heartfelt tribute, eminehily due,
and cloquenily and judiciously paid to which eve
ry heart in that vast auditory responded with vis-
ible motion.-Raieigh Register.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24
MOB LAW.

man named George w. Lore, who was con-
victed Of murder in Alabama, and sentenced to be
executed, made mis- escape from the Henry county
Jail before the day of execution arrived, and re.
turned 10 his old neighborhood in Barbour county
where he was Immediately taken, and mob be.
ing collected the question was proposed wha,
should be done with him. Two only out OF 1872
Were in favor Of delivering him up to the civil
authorities and the remainder declared in favour
OF executing hin al once, without farther cercmo-
ny. lie was accordingly marched out to a spo,
designated for the purpose, and hanged. This
is horrible business. The man protested his in
nocence TO the last, and il is said the evidence a.
gainst him was altogether of circumstan,ial
character
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

The Charlottesville Advocate rates MIR Gil.
MER pretty severely for asserting in his late
Speech To tho people of Alternate, that MIR
CLAY had voted for the Bankrupt Law agains
the almost unanimous Instructions of the Ken
lucky Legislature. The same charge has beer
frequently made in the Locofoco newspapers
and MIR. Gilmer was no doubt unw,tingly be.
trayed into the error; although, from his po-
sition, he ought to have knuwn better.
The Advocate publishes the following con-
tradiction of the charge by Mr. CLAY himself
taken from his speec! delivered at lndianapo.
lis:
lowing to the misgovcrnn,ent which had go
long afflicted the nation, the people were suffering
pecuniary embarrasssments, and n salutary bank.
rupt law seemed called for by the public distress.
Though here In the West did not need it,
ieit that 1t was due to the couItry-thc whole
country. Here, said Mr.. G. let me correct mis-
take which seems to he abroad in some quarters,
resembling old story Of many years standing
When voted for Mr. Adams il was said that
violated instructions. Not so. When ! cave
that vote, I represented the Lexington district !;
and it is well known fact that. at no period
since that vote was cast, has the Lexington dis
trict reversed it, in any manner. The counties
winch compose II never gave majority for Gen.
jackson. The Legislature had no power over
members Of Congress Both are equally the SER
wants of the people-electcd by the peoplo-and
subject alone 10 their correction. | was sustained
by the people who elected ME, and TO lhcm'I dare
appeal for my justification. In regard TO the
bankrupt bill, ] was never instructed. The
House passed resolutions to that effect they
were sent 20 the Senate, amended, returned 10 The
House, the amendment not concurrnd i'm, and the
matter fell between the Two branches Of the I.c-
gslsture.'
Since the above was written, we have read
IN the Jeiiersonian. of Charlottesville, n lengthy
notice of the Advocates structures by MIR.
Gilmer. He denies that he abused the Wing
party at large, and Henry Clay in particular.
lie says 81 am sure that no one but the editor
ol The Advocate heard one word of this, and
that aid not utter sentiment which would
justly inilict wound on the feelings of any
party or man" In regard to Mr.. Claws vote
Oh the Bankrupt act, he alleges that he charged
1t was given against the known will of his
State-tlat although the Senate of Kentucky
did not concur in the resolutions for the re-
peal of the law, still the vote of The popular
branch O! the Legislature had sufficiently midi
Gated the popular sentiment, and that Mr. Claws
colleague, Gov. Moorehead, had obeved it,
We state these things merely as an act of JUS
tce to Mr.. Gilmer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

Horrible Outrage.-ln the Runinsas (Iowal
uaze'te VIC find the most extraordinary and cruel
Ielaton oil circumstances that we belve ever went
forth I'm type. An old man lived alone, and had
iorbiddena daughter, who lived near, and her
husband, or even their children, ever to approach
his place, on account merely Of some whimsical
pique that the old wretch had taken against his
chiid: One morning the inhuman being found his
grandchild under three years Of age, climbing
upon his garden rail, and he deliberately went
Tor his rifle and shot the boy dead. The victim
fell inside OF the fence. The old man reloaded and
sat watching. Not long after, the mother came
seeking her child, and the minute she touched her
ia'hers garden rail- as she did with Shrek the
instant she precelved her dead child, the old brute
shot her In the temple, and killed her stone dead
on the spot. The hoary maniac Gas he is now ac-
counted) shot the father also when he came, and
he Is. now in prison TO answer for the three mur-
iers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24
RaThe Globe is beginning to treat Cant

a-The Globe is beginning to treat Capt
Tyler pretty cavalierly. Recent successes
have made it saucy. Capt. Tyler, on the o.
Their hand, as we learn from the Madisonian,
is getting his back up, III true feline style, and
IL determined the Locos shall have no more
Globes friends in Congress intend to sustain
its course. We would just suggest to the wri-
ter Of the above call whether it would not ,e
well to bring this matter TO the u,tice of the
meeting on Monday, as TIL: "pelt'' seems to
be an important Consideration with him!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

John y. .4dams on jempcrQnce-Thc fol-
lowing passage occurs in n recent address of
the venerable ex-President on the subject of
temperance
sin the ardor Of your zeal Tor moral reform.
forget not the rights of personal freedom. All
erceSs Is oil the nature of intemperance Self.
government is the foundation of all our ,oI;t;-
cal and social institutions, and ;, is bv self
government alone thu. me laws of temperance
can be enforced. In the effort to recover your
brctner from treading the primrose path OF
dalliance with the Circean cup, allure him by
kindness rather .han rcpel him by reproach
Teach him still more by example than by
precept. Seek not TO force upon him
| by legislative enactment, that virtue which
he can possess only by the dictates OF
his own conscience, and the energy Of his
own will. Let no tincturc of party politics be
mingled with the pure fountain of temperance
May the watchword OF moral reform be the
inscription upon your banners, and may the
standard of your spiritual and anli-spiritua
warfare, in concert with those congenial ar.
mics, be borne alolt in triumph, till the cause
of temperance shall spread, 'conquering and &c
conquer from sea to sea, and from the river
to the ends Of the earth.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24
MASSACHUSETTS, ELECTION.

1t appears there has been no choice Of Govern
er. In 272 towns heard from the votes stand for
Davis 49.2G7. Morton 5O,473, scattering 5,577.-
So the Legislature will have to make the cleo
ton, the complexion Of which is still doubtful,
owing 10 the large number of failures to elect, al
though the Wings have so far decided ma
jority.
The following gentlemen are ascortancd to be
elected to the 26th Congress: John Q. Adams,
X. c. Winthrop, Barker Burnell. Osmyn Baker,
and VIM. Jackson Wings; and VIM. Parmenter
and II. Williams, Locos. In the other Districts
there were no elections, the candidates of neither
party obtaining majority of the whole number
of votes cast.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

HoRRIp MURDER One of the most torr;hl.
scenes (growing out of intemperance) ,ha, has al
most ever been recorded, was enacted in Spartans-
burg, Is. CO. on Tuesday the Is, instant. A
drunken by the name of John Davis stabbed
SIX men with knife, two Of whom (rhomas ].
Llnder' Esq. and Mr. James b. Brawley) were
Killed. 1t appears that about twelve o'clc,,;, a,
nis''t ne mad accidentally been mcles,cd by some
one In the room, when he arose from Ills he'd
armed with largc .~nile, ana commenced an in.
u''crimlr".s slaughter, determined to deal death
on all around. He was arrested and committed
for trial. This is another dreadful comment up.
on the evils of intemperarce
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

In the excellent address Of the Hon. VIM. G.
Rives, delivered before tho Agricultural Society
Of Albemare at its recent annual meeting, MIR.
Rives states that within two or three years past,
number Of farmers from the County Of Duchess,
one Of the oldest and most highly improved agri-
cultural districts in the State Of New York, have
removed 10 Virginia and settled in Fairfax, one
Of our poorest counties.
About ffty-six families consisting Of about two
hundred Persons, have thus purchased lands in
Fairfax, and they are among the most intelligent
and substantial farmers Of Duchsss.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

Young Uents.--Itober, Weniz, the Postmaster
at Chcrryville, Pa, who was dismissed from, Of.
hce in consequence of false charge of having rob
tored to Office by the Post Master General. tn,
whom his innocence was made perfectly clear.
The prompt and praiscworthy manner in which
MIR. Wicklae has acted in this matter entities his
conduct TO the appreciation of every lover Of ius
tice. Mr. Wentz is quite a young man, and is
lriends.-Phila Inquirer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24
EIAiRfAiITMiOa

On Tuesday, the Sth instant, Esmont, by the Rev
E. l.. Boydcn, WM. GoRDoN, Esq. of Richmond to
Miss CHARLOTTE NJ, daughter of DIR. Charles Cooke OF
Aibcmarlc.
On Thursday, the l7th instant, by the Rev. Benz NJ
Smith, Mr.. ROBERT PoRTERFIELD, JR. to Miss SA-
KAH ANN, daughter Of JOHN Wayt, Esq. of Wayncs-
borough
On thc 18th instant, by the Rev. S. Wagner Mr.
CHARLES A. LAPoRTE, to Miss HARRIET ID. SHEETS,
both Of Augusta.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24
ARRIVAL. OF TIE ACADIA.
rOuRrEEN DAYS LArrn rRoM rrnor,


The steam ship Acadia, Captain Ryrie. arrived
at Boston on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock
She hiings Liverpool papers to the 18th Novem-
Der.
There have been very serious rcvulsions in the
Corh irade. Several eminent corn houses have
failed, chiefly connected with tho Mediterranean
trade.
Colonial markets are very dull, and the despon
dcncy among the commercial classes has increas
ed.
DEATH OF Grace DApLrvG.-This heroic and
interesting female expired at Bamburoh, on Thurs
day, the 2Oh ult., in her 25,h year. She had
been In delicate state of health for &C nsiderablc
time past. Her complain, haveng assumed the
form Of decided consumption, ard all hope of her
recovery abandoned, her father anxiously desired
that she should return amongst her family and
she was accordingly removed from Alnwick to
Bamburgh only about ten days ago.
BELGIUM AND IHE UNITED STATES
The Belgian government has determined to
make reprisais on the American trade i'm conse
quence of the United States having levied TONNAGE
and other duties, not paid by favored nations. on
the steamer British Queen in her last VOYAGE from
Antwerp TO New y ork. According to the Moni-
teur Beige, the following ordinance has been
made.
''I'he vessles Of tho United States will in f,,-
ture be subjected in Belgian ports to the tonnage
and pilotagc dues chargcabe, according to tho re-
gulaiions In force. upon the vessels of nations
which are not favored. The reimbursement of
the tolls o! the Soheldt is Professionally suspcn-
ded as regards the vessels of the United States"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

s5~We have been favored by the publisher
Of the "New World" will, copy Of Dick ems
work on this country, entitled '.3merican
Notes for General Circulation,'' which was
issued from his press in l9 hours after its re-
ceipt by the Great Western, at the very low
price Of IL l-2 cents. In tie original form,
as published in London, it makes two volumes
octave. 1t is quite readable book. although
it is not calculated TO enhance the literary
fame Of its author, or add to his popularity in
this country. There is superciiiousness Of
Ganner-an air Of british superiority,n if we
may so call it-too generally observable even
whore le commends, while his descriptions
are often mere caricatBres, and those too Of
rather low order. His views Of slavery, as
it is exists in this country, are exceedingly il
liberal and unjust being mere reflections of the
libclious pictures Of Northern Abolitionists.
The work, we observe, has been the subject
OF pretty severe criticism in England. The
London "News" brings up the remark of DR..
Maginn on the OCCASION, who said Of tie au-
hor, in the days Of the Pickwick Juror, that he
would "go up like rocket and come down
Ike the stick" This prediction the "Iyews''
links is nov realized.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

AMALc AMATIoN.--Nr Jeilries, a marshal Of the
city of New York, has been held to bail for an
assault on his daughter, young and pretty
great homely negro, and insisted on remaining
with him as his wife without the ceremony Of
marriage, for which he gave her severe drub-
bing. The Union remarks that, '',hs is an alar-
ming state of things, and shows that the refine
meht OF the age is rather degeneraling. Vel we
can scarcely be surprised it, when men holding
prominent positions in society hesitate not 10 as
sociate with those Of an opposite color, and ons
more bold than The rest has the assurance to de-
clare that taking breakfast with gentlemen Of the
Jim Crow order, neither spoils his appetite nor
sours his temper"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24
The Charlottesville Advocate gives the follow.

The Charlottesville Advocate gives the follow
ing anecdote
When the regular session of 1871 had common.
ced, It's said that MIR. Giner met Mr.. Clay, and
abiding TO previous conversation during the
Extra Session, in which Mr.. G. had predicted
change against the Wigs in the fall elections,
advancing he remarked, ~ told you so, Mr.. Clay,
predicted that Ohio and Indiana would be los.
to the Wings. Every thing foretold has hap
pened. You find am prophet" ''ris true,"
was the reply, "you predicted some events at the
Extra Session, Mr.. e., which have happened and
which 1t required 10 prophet to foresec-but you
did not tell me thing-you did not tell me all.
You did not prophecy that Thomas w. Giimer,
elected in the spring, in of the strongest Wing
Districts in Virginia. upon the declaration that he
was EVERY INCH WHIe, would be found in
the fall, less than six months afterwards, record
inc Lis vote al the polls for rabid Locofoco TO rep
reese nj him in the State Legislature I! I! believe
that was not embraced in your prel c.ions :"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

The WONDERS OF CHEMICAL ScIr NcE-Frcnch
Chemists have lately analysed animal fat. and
find ihatl composed Of what they call elaine and
ste0rin.* These when separated, are found TO be
compounded of carbon, ny drogen, and OXYGEN
Lard oil is found to contain 10 .03 parts Of carbon,
| .422 of hydrogen, and 9.543 OF oxygen. Sper-
naceti is composed Of the same Proportions
Mons. BERNARD, by putting together one part OF
carbonic acid, ten parts OF ctburraied HYDROGEN,
and twenty of hydrogen, and passing them ihro'
red hot tube, actually produced fat! What NAV
We not look for next? From these experiments il
is ascertained, tina: the fat of hogs, and that OF
whales, is Identical.
More than three fourths of their composition is
carbon, the great nutriment of combustion. Hence,
lard oil is now manufactured in the same manner
that sperm is, and is equal if not superior to it for
burning, as 1t yields no lampblack or offensive
smell This discovery will be Of incaculabIe
value TO the Western States, where the facilities
for making pork abundant. In addition 10
this, the saving to the country, in The article of
light, will amount to several millions annually
New Uauen Farmers Gazetie
sELAING is but another word for oil,--the fluid
part Of fat. STEaRIN. is white granular, chrys-
,aline substance, composed Of the thin vascular
membranes. or badders, which contain the elaine,
and prevent it from running out in a liquid form.
Stearin, therefore, being composed Of 10 hum
dredths of carbon, is an excellent ingredient for
candles.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

Tsnnessse.-The Nashville Wing Of the 9th in
stanl says:-"From present indications there ap.
pears to be no probability Of the Congressional
districts being laid of, nor do we believe there
will be any election Of Senators to the Congress
Of the United States"
a bill aholshing imprisonment for debt has
passed both Houses Of The Legislature of'rennes
see, and is now law.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

Improsed Daguerreotypc Mr.. Walsh (the Pa
rls Correspondent Of the National lnieligencer,)
writes on the lS;h October, eve have new mar
wells in phOtogrophy from the unriyaled artist Bis
son; one half second for :he operation, even with
large pictures; groups at table, the smiles o.
children, the many Simultaneous appearances and
incidents OF long files Of persons marching. -
Successful experiments mentioned in the use
of alcohol for lighting shops and Streets -These
Partisan artists are moving upon the Ego ahead
principle. y iiichmond Enquirer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

Mr.. Michael Walsh, one of the irrerular cam
ddates for the Assembly, more regularly nomina-
ted at Tammany than any Of the rest of them, in
ono Of his recent speeches drew the following Dor
Iaiture OF Tammany Hall nominating COM
mitiee
"To eIectually succeed in their operations, IL is
necessary that The said majority be composed of
fellows who would betray their country and their
God If were possible) for ten dollars This
accounts for Woodbridge being on at that time, and
being so intimate with certain public functionaries
who are indebted TO him; and Others of his mem
tai and moral calibre, for their situations and
knowledge Of rascalty. All the honest men on
that committee voted for me, and all the bribed
thieves and ragamufins voted against me-
u Three Of the latter have been since sent to
the State prison for burglary; eleven to the peni.
Tertiary for petty lheits; three committed suicide
one lives round the tombs, by swearing men were
in Ohio when they committed crimes in this CITY !;
another died Of delirIum trsmens on the Five
Points, zine have been convicted and fined for
playing thimble on race courses..C1 Woo,ridoe
and the balance, being too craven and cowardly
TO commit any crime, are yet at large in conse.
quence of certain services they perform for the
guardians Of the law"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

The Rev. Dr. Hcnshaw, of Baltimore. is A.
bout To publish Il memoir of the life of the
1T. Rev. Richard Claiming Moore, late Bishop
OF Virginia, to which will be appended selec-
tons from the Bishops Sermons.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24
BANK OF THE VALLEY

happears from the official report Of this Ins,i-
tuition, that its circulation has been reduced du-
ring the year ending the LIST Of October last,
Sl92,374, and the debts due it have been reduced
$262,2OO. The specie on hand is abou, the
same as at the beginning Of the year.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

CHARLrs G.. ATHERToN (now and for several
years past Representative in Congress) has
been elected Senator of the United States from
the State Of New Hampshire for six years from the
9Th day of March next
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

NANSEMUND SPECIAL ELECTION.
A special election was held in Nansemond
county on the 18th instant, to supply the va
cancy accustomed by the death Of Joshua NJ
Harrell, ESQ. and the Wing candidate, Robert
r. Smith, WAS elected by II majority. The
election was warmly contestc,, Us appears by
the vo,e-Smith 337. Kelly 800.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

a JUST DEcIsIoN.--Iudge Levitt Of Ohio, de-
cided in late case that an order under the Ohio
statute against the father of an iIlegitmate child
for its maintenance, could not he discharged by a
decree in Bankruptcy.
No decision in Bankruptcy can discharge a man
from an obligation imposed by nature.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

WING GAiN.-At the special election in Allen
county, Indiana, to fill a vacancy. DR.. Thompson,
the Wing candidate, was elected 10 the House Of
Representatives in that State by handsome ma
jority. So says the Columbus (Ohio) Journal
This is Wing gain, and undoubtedly secures a
Wing Senator to Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24
MEXICO AND TEN AS.

1t is stated with confidence in the Courier DIES
Flats Uns, upon the faith of recent private letters
from Paris. that the French and English Govern.
mcn;s have determined TO unite in Offering their
mediation between Mexico and Texas, to the end
of inducing the recognition by Mexico of the in.
dependence Of Texas, and Of consolidating a
peace between them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

Gov. Seward refused to interfere in the case OF
John Z. Colt, sentenced to be executed on the
18th instant for the murder Of Samuel Adams
in New York. The Governor in his answer re-
commended 10 Colt to make his peace with his
God, as no human power could save him from his
merited fate.
Since the above was in type, we learn that
Colt has killed himself, by stabbing himself to
the heart with knife. lie was married an hour
or two before to young woman named Henshaw,
''to save her character"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-24

walker, slave Of p. Meriwet hor
Esq, charged with burglary and an attempt to
commit rape, has been found guilty and senien-
ced to b: hung, on Friday the goth January.
(haTIoHsv. .4dr.