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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The season. SO far, has been remarkable for
violent storms. terrible one, extending about
forty miles in length and four in width, passed
over Lexington (ky.) on the Ssth ul,imo. 1t is
described as being most terrific, and in its course
uprooted trees, levelled houses, barns, &c. and
raised fences from the earth. A large number of
cattle were killed, though fortunately no human
life was lost. At Mount Zoar, meeting house
about four miles from Lexington, the congregation
were engaged in public worship, and in the midst
Of the service the house was uHroofed and three
of the walls levelled with the ground and yet,
strange to relate, no. solitary individual received
any injury. Other escapes equally marvellous
took place.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The Sand,cich Biands.--We have authority
which we deem unquestionable for the fact, that
England and France, as well as the United States
have recognized the independence Of the Sand
witch Islands. The late capture Of them must
therefore, be thing to be taken back ss fast as
possible.--N. Y Jour. Of Com.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

ANoTHER.-We hear that Caleb Gammaga
Eastman Editor of the s'Spirit of the Age,'' one
OF the most virulent Locofoco papers of Vermont,
has been appointed Postmaster at Woodstock,
Windsor county, in the place of Joel Eaton ..re-
formed" Mr. L. received his appointment two
years ago from the same Tyler administration
which has now displaced him. He has discha:-
ged the duties of his Office with eminent fidelity,
and scrupulousy RETAINED from interfering in any
way with State politics.-ai5any Journal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The trial made on the 5th, in Massachusetts,
to elect members Of Congress in the vacant dis
trcis, has resulted in the choice of but one MEM
ber-Daniel p. King. (Whig,) in the Salem dis
trict. h'the three other districts there were no
elections.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The Democrats Of Hartford county, Maryland
have come out openly, in public meeting, in favor
of repudating their State Debt We understand
that several of the counties of Maryland have no,
paid their State Taxes for year or two, and this
is probably one of them
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

n ne,o kick Of Fashions for Ludies' Shoes.
The New York correspondent of the National
Intelligencer writes
observe new fashion in lady's boots which
would take, should think, among the Orientals.
The Arabs as you know, judge OF arislocracy by
the test OF hollow under the instep-that if wa
ter>will run under the naked foot when standing
on marble, the ancestors of the owner could not
have borne burdens. Mr. Dick, ladies' bootma-
ker in Broadway, inserts a steel spring into the
sole TO keep it snug under the hstep, supporting
the foot very comfortably in walking and adding
very much to its beauty. The Amalgama,ionists
will probably oppose the fashion, as the negro
foot is entirely excluded from its advantages.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

Col. Lewis, charged as accessory after the fact,
to the recent robbery Of the Trust Company at
Columbus, Georgia, has been acquitted. Great
surprise has been expressed at the verdict by
correspondent of the Mlledgeyille Recorder
Thomas @. McKeen. charged as principal, has
had his trial postponed till the next term of the
Court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15
THE WHEAT CROP.

The last Winchester Republican speaks very
discooragingly of the prospect of the Wheat crop
in that neighborhood. The unpropitious season,
together with the Fly, are the causes of the failure
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

veteran who has as yet been reelected 10 that
body" This Is indeed remarkable circum-
stance. The Intelligencer attributes it mainly
to the voluntary retirement of many of the old
members.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The Russell manufacturing company at Mid
dletown, Connecticut, are making gum-elastic
suspenders at three dollars a dozen, which the
dealers say are as good as the French.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

" An attempt is about to be made at Rich
mond 70 Introduce s:eam-power in the navigation
Of the James River Canal. Should it prove sue
cessful, it will add immensely to the importance
Of the work.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The Alexandra Gazette of June says: ssTha
Custom-house of this place was, we understand,
thoroughly renovated on Saturday last, by the re-
mova OF all the subordinate officers appointed an
der the Harrison administrations
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

assumption IF State Debfs-IHe Standard Bearer !!
The Enquirer, few days ago, says the Lynch
burg Virginian, copied with very laudatory COM
ments, certain resolutions, adopted by the Legis-
lature of Virginia. in 1871, denouncng the as
sumption by Congress, at its preceding session, of
the heavy debts then due by the several States of
the Confederacy. But it forgot to tell its readers
that, Notwithstanding those denunciaiory resou-
tons, Virginia took her share Of the money, a.
mounting 10 some millions Of dollars ! Now, we
can very well appreciate the lofty and patriotic
spirit which dictated the resolutons-but it seems
to be somewhat Incompatible with such a spirit to
become particeps criminis in the act complained
OF, by consenting 10 share in its benefits 1t is as
ID a man should abuse the rogue who had stolen
his neighbours chatiels, yet have no conscientious
scruples in approprialing the stolen goods to his
own nse.
II is remarkable fact connected with the as
sumption of State debrs by the General Govern
ment in 1890, that the members from South Caro-
hna, in both branches of Congress, voted in ia
vor OF 1t; and equally SO, perhaps that the first
instance on record Of an attempt to instruct by a
State Legislature, its members of Congress, is
the resolution adopted in January 1890 by the
South Carolina Legislature, instructing the mem.
bers OF Congress to solicit that body to assume
the debt of that State! Nop, the South Carroll.
ma politicians affect to be horror-siruck at SINH
lar suggestion as if it were unprecedented as we'll
as Unconstitutional and inexpedient.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The Iowa Gazette of the goth ultimo states that
the Supreme Court of that Territory at its late
session decided that the President of the United
States had no authority to lease lead mines in
Iowa Territory.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

SAD SPEcTAcLE.--On our way from Phila-
deiphla TO this city on Friday last, upon our re-
turn from Baltimore, our attention was arrested
by the appearance of a fellow-passenger who
CHANGED to sit near us in the cars. He was ap-
parently not over thirty, dressed in coarse and
seedy garments, and evidently in the last stage of
consumption. Upon his face was stamped the
seal OF death more clearly and terribly than we
have ever SCENT upon another living countenance,
lie was wasted to skeleton, and the livid pale
ness OF corpse had driven from his face every
hue OF health and life. His eyes were restless,
and glared with dull but eager stare upon what
was passing around him. We did not hear him
speak until we had reached Jersey City, and then,
upon the ferry beat, we heard him talking to a
number of gentlemen who were standing around
HIM. He spoke feebly, but with great earnest
ness and excitement. He said he had lust been
released from the Penitentiary in Pennsylvania.
where he had been long time confined. He
had never confessed his shame, but now, he said
ne could not help it. He had been great villain
in his life; but, said he, as his eyes swain in
tears and his thin blue lips quvered with emo
ton, that's all past, and have got 10 die in dav
or two. His mother, he said, lived at No. -,
Greenwich street: he had not seen her for MANY
years, and the only favor he asked of God or man
was that he might reach her home and die in ter
arms. He seemed in perfect agony of apprehen-
sion lest the police officers of the city should see
him as he landed, and detain him till it should be
too late to see his mother. They all knew him.
ne said' to be great rogue, and If somebody did
not aid him he kne,D he should die in the CITY
prison instead of his mothers house. He seem
ed greatly relieved and truly thankful when sew
eral gentlemen offered to send him at once to her
residence. We knew not what became of him.
but think 1t scarcely possible that he should be-
living now. But who can picture either the Joy
or the agony of that last meeting between the
widowed mother and her wIetched son, coming
from the dungeon to her arms, only to be laid
somewhat more gently in the grave2 The en-
element of the hope of meeting her seemed to be
all that kept him alive; and it appeared scarcely
possible that his feeble frame could survive the
excitement Of the meeting itsef.-N. Y. Tribune.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The people of Talbot county, Maryland, have
resolved that they are unable 70 pay the State
Taxes imposed upon them. This is reputation
in fact, if not in form.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

Dan Marble tells story about Yankee tailor
dunning man for the amount Of his bill The
man said he was sorry, very sorry indeed that he
couldn't pay it. Well, said the tailor. took YOU
for man that would be sorry, but if you are Sor-
rieT than i am, III quit
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

Leonard Kingsley, charged with attempting TO
get governmentproPerty out Of the hands of public
agents at Harper's Ferry, by fraud, has been &C.
Quilted,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

Hen COMMUNICATING Queen Of the French
has made Mrs. Sigourney, ''the American Po-
etess," a present Of diamond bracelet Of great
value and beauty.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

A Wasiingtonian, in his song, says:
"Wben young lady signs the pledge,
It's just as good as two;
For when her sweetheart finds it out,
He's got 10 sign il too"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

Awe are truly gratifed to find that the p-
rectors of the Valley Turnpike company have de-
termined to rebuild the Bridge over the Shenan-
doah-See their advertisement in another CO.
lumn,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

John Il. Peasants, Esq, has relinqushed his
connexion with the Richmond Wing, and A.
Mosely, Esq, is again its sole editor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

O~FLoUR, in Baltimore, IS o6--in Rich
mond, 81 rs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

Police.-SAruRpAy, NOVEMBER 25.-ALIrGrp Hen
RosBERy-Joe b. Reeves sailor, appeared at the
Police office yesterday morning. and charged Philip Nc.
CURE one OF his associates with knocking him down
the pavement in the vicinity Of 1913 Water street. where
they boarded Friday night and robbng him Of
watch worth SIS, and So 80 in money. Captain OKef
arrested Mcclure who that they both went ont
geher got drunk and Reeves fell down and lost his
ney and watch somebody else stole IT, while they
the cruise about town. lie locked up for the pre-.
sent
BURGLsRIrs DncLosEp.-The publication in the Herald
yesterday morning Of the marked linen SC found in pos
session Of the two burglars caught the night before by
the Patrol Police disclosed the following burglaes that
have been committed by these rogucs within few weeks
The DIV cling of Dr. Curtis, J02 Broadway the 10th Of
this month"; from whence they stole quantity ofclohing
Sc The dwe ling Of VIM. Van Buskrk 81 Spring street
the 10Th instant. The night that Of Mrs. Harris
70 Mercer street and Henry Ederts, No "a street
On the goth house 32a Broadway and the 23rd the
house of Dr. Post ola Broadway from whence they stole
the Franklin Bank bills and articles of clothing Of small
value Property taken from each of the above.named
premises has been traced TO the possession of these
ogues who is to be hoped will be safely deposited in
Sing Sing for Of years that will rid us Of their de-
predations
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26
LATEST SOUTHERN SHIP NEWS

PHitApELP.,A; Nov 23EAu Desws5e Cresse aud Michi-
Star Sklinstoa Mobile; Nargastta Everett aud Palm Ell
bridge Boston; Falkland tBry Mccall Halifax; Kathleen,
HuttIeson. Cape Hayden; David Coffin Smith; Mobile
BALTIMORE Nov 2i-An Seaman, Harvey, Valparaiso; Bal
timore Pulirn anero Fabius White, do Mary Susan,
Nassau Mp Helen Frazer and 81 Leon Bs6.on BansCr Nj
APOLLO HINT, Europe; Chas Wgman toswel Rio Janeiso
Com Warrington La Guaya
RICHMOND, Nov 23-Sd Josephine, Robinson, NOreans
AlESASDRIA DC. Nov 23-Ar Alexandra. and Zone New
York. .
NoRroLK, Nov 2s-Au Sophia. Kinney, NYork-on Wed.
uesday nght off Sewel Point foul Of the revenue cutter
fancy by which the latter lost starboad hammock mangs
,tove cutter, &C. Cid Manchester Jarman, w Ind rs.
WrLMIsoTos, NC Nov l6-Ar Harriet, Brown Bermuda
Lion Paen Guadaloupe 18th, Osceoa, Pierce, Maruique
;mnd Turk {BIl Cam Turk, Island; 18Th Franklin, Pa,ien
Martinique ca 18Th Echo Mssse Havana; Jos Howe tBr
eoson Apphia, Hammond Barbados; 18Th Rowens, vii
lams Guadaoupe; Goth, Cashier Allen atanzas; 2t Bet
Bumham, st Jago de Cuba; ed Victory Ewell Malta
poisett.
Foreign Ports.
Nassau, MP Nov i5-In port Champion, shackelfoId from
Baltimore for Apaachco before reported put distress
would he repaired and ready sail few days. Advent Col
ns, from Richmond to sail in few days. destination I'M
known.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

FAR WEST IRAvELLER.-Durlng the past day
or two Major d. d. Mitchell, of the United States
Indian service, has been at the Astor House. A
man whose adventures among the western and
north western Indians comparatively but little
known, yet have been of the most stirring and
strange nature, and whose long residence among
them has enabled him to amass fund Of informa.
ton relative TO their habits and dialects, unsurpass
ed, perhaps, by that Of any other individual. Hav-
ing at an early age left his native State Virginia,
for what's even now called the West Major Mitch
81 entered the service of the American Fur Com
pany, which, under the auspices of. j. Asor, Esq.
was then in It's infancy, and in their employment
resided long among the tribes between the mouth
OF the Yellow Stone and the mountains AT that
DAY, when steamboats, rarely or never ventured up
on the dangerous ascent of the Missouri those who
lived among these tribes were lost to society," and
unless endowed with faculties of superior order,
degenerated into beings far worse than their red
associates, tor without the virtues Of savage life
they retained all the vices of civilization. Such
was not the case, however, with Major Mitchell
Tor, retaining his literary tastes and habits he kept
during nearly the whole of his residence of twelve
or fouteenyears in that country journal, which if
published, would throw more light upon the tradi-
lions, national habits and customs of ''the old Lords
OF the soil, than any thing which has yet appeared
from the press, either in America or abroad
Fortune has smiled upon the subject of this
SKETCH as upon all of the engages of the company.
who deserved IT, and yet young man, he has re-
turned within the pale of civilization, married and
preserved no traces of his wild life but pleasant
memories, and an information of which the pow
ers that be, have been anxious to avail themselves
Called by the government TO the responsible station
OF Superintendent of the Western Tribes, a better
system has already began to prevail in the whole
department, and agents and sub agents have
10 look upon themselves in their true capacity no,
as diplomatists at Foreign Governments but as the
guardians of a fallen people, whose duty il is tc
elevate and protect their savage wards.
A better Appointment could not possibly have
been made by the government, or one that could
win more completely the approval of all who have
any knowledge of the aboriginal race
The engagements of Major Mitchell have com
PEELED him TO lay aside his literary abors most un
fortunately for the public, as they would have CON
tanned fund of statistical and historical informa
ton scarcely 10 be obtained elsewhere
Audubon, Catlin Murray, the Duke of Sax,
Welmar, and all in fact, who have ventured as ia,
the remote station of Fort Union, have agreed
In their praises of the amenity and gentleman,
hospitality they received while in that beautiful
station, whose commander Major NJ. was for man,
years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

PROGRESS OF FANATIc1sM.-We perceive, by the
Boston papers, that the municipal authorities of
Boston have brought action against Messrs
Redding n Williams, newspaper agents, for selling
newspapers on Sundays. The case was duly tried.
and the jury could not agree Perhaps this Boston
Municipal Court will be kind enough to prescribe
to the public what books, &C., the people may read
upon a Sunday-whether it is lawful to tell the
news or even listen to it, Uiva poce, upon Sundays
In carrying out their principles they may discover
that they are behind the spirit of the age
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26
Sales or stock at PhIIadelph,a.

FIRST BOARD Nov 25-S4s7O State SIS TO- $4,000 do SIS
7O $4,000 do 5 bSsf 7O 20 shares Vicksburg Bank Al
do Farmers and Mechanics Bank 4oi $1,000 Reading Rail
U.s. 1896 743 ID shares Girard Bank s. 100 do Will
mington X IS; 1855 sc.
SECOND Bo,Rp, Nov. 24,20 shares Norristown II 81;
$4,000 Reading r 6s 1850, 76I, 1909 shares Reading X
ALL IL shares Wilmington si; % do Vicksburg Bank
AZ 50 do Girard Bank 81 so do States Bank 6 100 do
$4,000 state SIS TO- $4,000 Ches and Delaware Bonds 1850
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

CHATHAM THEATRE.-The successful drama of
the Mysteries of Paris will be performed for the
fourth time tomorrow night, with, also, the extra
ordinary performances of the celebrated Ellsler
Brothers, who display their feats in the drama cali
ed the "Wood Wolves of the Black Mountains. {"
The stage manager, Mr. Stevens, has in preparation
new piece OF thrilling interest, called The Spy of
s. Mares, which will be shortly produced.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

Senators White and Allen, already noticed, we
learn that Senator Tappan, of Ohio, and Senator
Colquitt, of Georgia. have arrived in this city, pre-
paratory to their attendance at the opening OF the
session of Congress on Monday week.
of the members of the House of Representa-
tives we have the pleasure to announce the arrival
of ex-President Adams, last from highly interest
ing and honorable visit to the West.
Besides him we have heard of the arrival in this
city of the following Representatives
Messrs. Bradley and Jameson, of Missouri; Rhett,
of South Carolina; Burlington, Wilkins, and Almon
H. Read, of Pennsylvania; Mosey and Rogers, of
New York; Cave johnson, Aaron V. Brown, and
George w. Jones, of Tennessee; Grinnel, Massa-
chusetts; and Harralson, of Georgia.-Nn hut,
2jfh INST
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

CONVICTION OF Henry NJ. RAGGE.-The trial
Of this young man and his wife, indicted with
Henry Saunders, Jr. for forging check on the
Seventh Ward Bank for $4,000, on the 3lst of Aug.
last in the name Of Austen, Wmerdng & Co.,
aucuoneers Of this city, has just concluded. The
Jury, after an absence of ebout thirty minutes, re-
turned into Court with verdict of guilty against
hagee' and an acquittal for his wife There are
nine other indictments against him Of similar cha
rac'er' Young Saunders, who has pleaded guilty
10 one indlcmen, for forgery, and who was used
as States evidence in this trial. will be semi TO the
House Of Refuge. -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

o. THE QUEEN OF THE GYPSIES-Barnum
beats all creation in engaging novelties, which nobody
est novelty exhibited this side the Atlantic, being
the first Of that race ever seen here She is interest
ing creature and the way she reads OIL the fortunes Of
her patrons is caution to even Madame Adolph who has
heretofore worn the palm amongst the fortune teers
But Barnum don't stop here He has got Tom Thumb
again the greatest little fellow saw, besides
most supcrb company Of performers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

MISSISSIPPI ELEcTroN.-All the returns, so far
received, show rather large democratic or repu-
dating majority.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26
City Intelligence,

The STEAMSHIP BRITANNIA, from Boston, arrive
at Halifax on the 18th. in ~ hours
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26
oIs- THE UNPARALLELED ATTRACTIONS OF

0r3- THE UNPARALLELED ATTRACTIONS OF
peSes Museum this week guaranty of the most
triumphant success With such vocalists the beauti
,ul and accomplished Miss Adar and Miss Rozamond
such a charming danseusc as La Petite Cero, and such
nmable Ethiopian characters as Hoyt and Linton the
extensive saloon will he crowded every evening and
with Madame Adoph the fortune teller and the thou
sands Of other novelties the Museum must be hronged
,ne shilling,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

ARRIvALs.-The Hon washington Hun, M r.
from Lockpor, and Commodore Ridgley. u S.
N, have arrived at the American Hotel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

10 The CHINESE HAIR EKADICATOk WILL
all superfuous hair from any part Of the body,
acc neck hands and that too leaving the skin actual
he health but Is warranted harmless and soothing There
various counercs of this magic article that contain
arsenic such deadly poison and the public should
that they get genuine only at 81 Courtland street.
md No. North Fifth street. Philadelphia,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

SUlcIDE.-The New Orleans Crescent City of the
18th inst, states that Mademoiselle Calve the &C.
LIBERATED French opera singer, has committed sui
eide by taking poison. She had arrived there only
a few days before in the steamship Neptune from
New York