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

The repeal of the Corn Laws has been again
agi'ated in the British House Of Commons with
out any result that promises favoraby for the fu-
ture success Of the agtators. The debate arose
upon motion Of Mr.. Villiers that the House re-
solve itself into committee for the consideration
of those laws, "with view to their immediate
abolition" The discussion continued for four
nights, when Sir Robert Peel in a closing speech
announced his intention to make no change in the
existing laws. The motion was lost by vote of
3Sl to 1875, thus giving the Ministers majority
Of l56. 1t thus appears that the present House
OF Commons stands more than three to one in ia
vor Of the Corn Laws as they are.
may be safely concluded, we presume, that
so long as the government of Great Britain rests
upon its existing basis, and under the control of
landed arlstocracy, SO long will the corn law sys-
TEN, one similar to it, continue i'm force.
Bait. .9,aer
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15
PRESIDENT TYLER IN RICHMOND

The Wing says-."The official Madisoniap
represents the President during his sojourn here
from Saturday evening until Monday morning,
when he left for Washington by the Cars, as
having been extensively visited! There never
was more unfounded statement, whether made
in ignorance of the real facts, or mendaciously.-
Some three or four ofHce-holders whose heads he
he has in his mouth and some dozen citizens OF
twenty at most, and they entirely as we believe
from compassionate feelings, or for business, wait
cd upon him. He was Stunned by the whole
general Public ofboth parties! An instance with
out any parallel, and most honorable to The spirit
and independence Of the People. These are the
facts We speak in the presence Of ten thousand
witnesses Of them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS

The elections for members of Congress in Loui
siana take place on the first Monday in Juy-in
North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky,
Indiana and Illinois, on the LIST Monday in Au.
gust-in Tennessee on the LIST Thursday in Au-
gust-in Vermont on the LIST Tuesday in Septem-
berlin Maine Oh the End Monday in September
in Maryland and Michigan on the lst Monday
in October--and in New Jersey, PENNSYLVANIA
and Ohio on the 2nd Tuesday in October. Rhode
Island has also to elect, but the time is not
known; and Massachusetts has three vacancies to
fill. OF the IS members already elected the Lo-
cos have 67, and the Wings but 10. 1t is abb
solutely certain, therefore, that our opponents
will have majority in the House. The Senate
stands rs Wings, Give count Mr.. Rives,) to 90
Locos-there being two vacancies 10 fill in Ten
nessee and one in Maryland.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

DEATH in a Court Room.-T. G.. Tupper, ESQ.,,
a lawyer in Madison County, Miss, killed man
named Errington, during the session of court re-
Gently. The Vickshurg Wing thus details the
circumstances Of the melancholy affair:
A case was pending in which Mr.. Topper was
counsel, and Errington was witness. Upper
cross-examIred the witness very infinitely, and
during the examination offended the witness, who
went out OF the courthouse swearing he would
Kill Topper if he mentioned his name. The wit
ness returned to the court room with a hickory
stick cut short so as to be convenient. MIR. Tup-
per commenced the argument of the case, and
whilst abiding to the testimony, Errington, who
had taken seat Immediately behind, struck him
severa! severe blows on the head. Topper fell
forward, and as he recovered laid hold of sword
cane, which he had placed in front of him; he re-
covered sufficiently to lay hold of his assailant by
the collar, and plunged the sword into his heart,
killing him almost instantly.
Mr.. Taper, we understand, has been tried and
acquitted by an examining court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The President Of the United States sets ont to
day on his excursion TO Boston and the Northern
States. number of the citizens of Wasbinos
ton, without dsction Of party, observing that ar.
engagements have been made in the different CO.
ties on the Presidents route to receive him in
becoming manner, and not wishing to be behind
their feloy-ci elsewhere i'm manifestations
of respect for the Chief Magistrate of the coun-
try, intend to meet and escort the President from
his residence to the rail road depot. from which he
will set out at o'clock in special train for Bal
timore.-Nat. Int. Of Thursday.
The IntellgeDcer Of Friday says-"The Pres
ident escorted from his residence to the Rail-
road depot by the Washington Benevolent socie-
ty, [quite benerolenn] and number of citizens on
foot and in carriages, preceded by Band of Mu-
sic; and was attended on his way as far as Bal.
timoTe by committee consisting of the Mayor
and several gentlemen of the city,
The Baltimore American of Friday, saws
"The President and suite were met near the out
er railroad depot by the committee of reception
appointed for that purpose, and were conducted in
barouches to Barnum's Hotel. The band Of Mu-
sic belonging to Peel's Museum struck up as the
President passed in front of that establishment
number of persons followed after the carriages,
and when the President alighted at the Hotel
several hundred persons were collected in front
Of it, having apparently come together Oh, Of mere
curiosity to see the Chief Magistrate Of the Union.
"The President will leave this morning for
Philadelphia in spenia railroad train, accom-
panied by committee of citizens Of Baltimore.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

First Caricature Of tile Campaign.-Robinson
the noted photographer, has come out with car
feature called "The Great American Steeple
Chase of 1884," which will take.
The different candidates are represented on
their respective coursers racing towards the Pres
idential House.
On the leading nag, half horse and half alliga-
tor, at his ease, and with the smile of assured
success, sits Henry CIay; next behind, on his
notification coOta, (turtle,) embedded almost in a
clay bank, is J. c. Calhoun, complaining of his
slow COACH On a foe, taking a short bat dirty
cut, is Mr.. Pan Buren,; while MIR. Buchanan
seems to have been thrown in the race, and, pos
sbly stunned by the fall, and unconscious of the
present, is circulating declaration of the past,
(before he thought of being Pennsylvania Dem
ocrat,) "If thought ] had a drop of Democratic
blood in my veins, l would let it out.''
MIR. Cass, mounted on donkey, is making vain
efforts to bring his dull animal into the field,
while Il. ~. johnson, on achitey bro,vn nag, with
blind staggers, is foundered.
In the Presidents mansion, Tyler is seen Just
aroused by his "favori.e SOM from long nap,
in which he has been dreaming that he was to be
President; and in the background Com. Stew
art in boat, hauling his wind, and determining
TO stick to the sea, and Gen'l Scott looking on
says, or seems to say, 81 don't care about being
President am at the service Of my country"
Altogether we look upon this as happy, good.
natured hit-and hope Robinson will make out
well by it.--N. y. american.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15
GREAT FIRE AT TALLAHASSEE.

The eonfagra,ion in Tallahassee, Oh the 25,h
uit, has proved very destructive. The loss is es-
timated at from three hundred thousand to half
million OF dollars-and not moro than $4,000
probably insured. The fire commenced at the
stables attached to the W Washington Hall, and was
not arrested until it reached the Courthouse
square, North OF McCarty's street-"not (says
the "FlOridian," which suffered much during the
confagration,) till SEVEN squares, all the entire
business part Of the city, were levelled 10 the
ground. The scene was awfuly grand and terri.
hc. The active exertons Of our citizens prevent
ed the fire from crossing Adams Street, or almost
the entire city would have been destroyed. From
The Capitol to the Courthouse square, and be.
tween Adams and Calhoun streets, there are but
three or four buildings standing-the Planters
Hotel, Or. Randoiph's dwelling, DR.. Taylor's Of
hce' and one or two small buildings on McCar-
TVS street, occupied by Mrs. Rea. Her store at
the corner was blown up, but did not take fire.
Our city Is perfect mass of ruins-and so rapid
was the progress Of the flames, that very little
property was saved from the general destruc ton.
Many goods taken from the stores and removed
to supposed places Of safety, were also con-
sumed."
An earnest appeal has been made to the people
Of the United States by committee appointed Oh
behalf of the sufferers OF Tallahassee, and mea-
sures have been taken in Lynchburg, Petersburg,
and other towns and cities, to respond to the call.
VIII not StauntOn do something's
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15
From The WetO York Tribune.
LIFE AND SPEECHES OF HENRY ca

LIFE AND SPEECHES OF HENRY CLAY.
We are compelled to defer the issue of the
cheap edition of the LIFE AND SPEECHES OF Hem
RY CLAY till the 18th of this month, in order to
render it fully worthy Of the patronage we hope
to obtain for it. We have met with some disap-
ponlnent and must incur additional expenses
The orders which have already reached us, as well
as those which shall come in hereafter, will all
be served in the precise order in which they
come to hand. We trust the Work will be found
TO answer the expectation Of our friends.
The heavy expense which we have incurred ia
getting up this work, and the very low price
barely exceeding the cost--at which we afford it..
compeIs Us 10 insist on cash payment in all cases.
Unless several thousand copies are sold, we shall
be losers by the work. But it seems 10 us most
certain that in every City and County there must
be hundreds willing to pay the small sum Of One
Dol,dy for the Life and Speeches of Mr.. Clay in
two volumes of over 100 pages. VIII not the
friends of that Statesman, the friends Of the Wing
Cause, take measuTers 10 secure an early and
general diffusion of the work? One hundred cop
les will be transmitted to any person or club for
Eighty Dollars.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15
MASSACHUSETTS TEMPERANCE UNION.

This society celebrated its anniversary at Bos-
ton on Tuesday evening in the Marlborough Chap
Oh. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. Mr..
CoLvER, and the Rev. Mr.. Kirk. Attic close Of
Mr.. Kinks remarks the venerable DIR. PIERCE, of
Brookline, introduced to the meeting Col. LrHM-
ANowsKY, Pole, formerly soldier under Bona
parte, and an aid to Marshal Ney; at present, an
Evangelical Lulhefan Missionary in the State of
Illinois. The Reverend Doctor stated that the
Colonel was of the same age as himself, and was
born Oh the same day, Qhe 9Th Of February,
l773) as the lamented HARRISON.
Col. l.. (says the Boston Journal prefaced his
remarks by saying that he understood that now
a-days when man rose to address Temperance
meeting, the audience expected to hear the expe-
rlence Of a reformed drunkard, but in his case
they would be disappointed. lie thanked God he
had never tasted a drop of liquor in his lifetime
though he had seen much of intemperance and
its horrd effects. He stated that he was in the
! army Of Napoleon nearly twenty-three years
that in 1892 he was his Captain-and that he
served with him at his last great battle of Water
loo. lie went to Egypt with him, and endured
all the snfierings and privaons Of forced marches
on the great deserts and beneath burning sun,
with no water to Guench their thirst-til so great
was their suffering that they opened their veins
and drank the blood. Only 60O0 returned to
France, and of this number only 5000 could bear
arms, AND THESE WERE ALL TEMPERANCE MEN -
they could withstand the heat and thirst, and on
them the plague had no effect. lie stated that he
was the only survivor of the army that followed
Bonaparte into Egypt. He went with Bona
parties army of 100000 men TO Russia, Of which
only 10000 returned-and of these 10000 only
were able to bear arms. He stated that he had
! been In over 200 engagements, and wore on his
body the scars of fourteen wounds. His age he
stated to be 7O.years, and he would take this OBJ
Portunity OF correcting error which he had no.
tced In some of the papers stating his age at 70.
In regard to the baneful effects of intemperance
or even the occasional use of spirits, he related an
anecdote OF tailor connected with the army, who
was called~at that time a temperate man, as he
never drank but two or three times day. On one
occasion, persuaded by friends, he drank to ex-
! cess, went home to his family, was kindly spo-
ken to by his wife, for his faut-was so enraged
as to seize and kill her on the spot-his lit
| tie children too, who fled to him for protection,
he also murdered. He then lay down by the side
OF his wife, and knew nothing of the horrid deed
Till the next morning, and then could recollect no.
thing more than the words spoken by his wife,
He said he wished from his heart that all mode
rate drinkers could have heard this man appeal to
! the citizens just before his execution-his warn.
ing to all 10 beware of touching or tasting spirtu
Gus liquors.
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rs N AwN IN on g.
THURSDAY. JUNE Is, is43.,
AFRICAN COLONIZATION.

An interesting meeting was held in the Pres
byterian Church, in this place, on Monday even
ing last, at the instance of Mr.. KNIGHT, an
agent of the American Colonization Society, for
the purpose of raising means to enable the Soci-
ETY. to purchase those portions of territory which
lie between its various settlements on the coast
of Africa, TO which the title of the natives has
not yet been eXtinguished. After statement of
Facts by MIR. KNIGHT, showing the necessity of
immediate action to secure these important dis
ricts of country from the grasp OF British .rapa-
city-and also IN relation 10 the present civil
condition of the colsnies-their growing agri-
cultural and commercial importance, and the
happy civilzing and outstanding influences
they are exerting upon the degraded and be-
nghted Africans around them-he meeting was
addressed in most spirit-stirring manner by the
venerable DR.. ALEXANDER, of Princeton, now So
journing amongst us, and by the Rev. Mr.. STE
vENsoN. On the motion of the Rev. Mr.. VEITcH,
committee of three was appointed to call ge-
neral meeting of the citizens, to be held on the
4,h of July next, and to select an orator for the
occasion, to press the claims of this noble cause
upon their benevolence and patriotism and on
the motion Of DIR. WADDEL it was also resolved
that the Clergy of the county be requested tc
present the subject to their respective eongrega
tons on the Sabbath succeeding the 4th, and take
up collections in aid Of the object.
| The proceedings of the meeting have not ye
been handed to US, but no doubt they will be ir
time for our next paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

Indiana .appraiSement Lams.-We learn from
the Rockville American that Judge Mclean, i'm
the u s. District Court at Indianapolis, sustain.
ed the decision of the Supreme Court relative to
valuation laws. The case was similar to that in
Illinois, on decree to forecose mortgage. The
Judge said he doubted the correctness Of the de-
cisioa, but he was bound to respect and obey the
decisions of thatcourt And, although he did not
say, yet he plainly intimated that in a suit on a.
common debt, although contracted before the pas
sage of the valuation laws he would sustain their
constitutionality.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The Richmond Compiler in giving an account
OF the anniversaries of the various Religious and
Benevolent Societies under the auspices of the
Baptists of Virginia, which were held recently in
Richmond, says-"Among the mos, exciting and
yet hallowed exercises in the whole series, was
the closing one, in which Deaf and Dumb
Preacher was the chief attraction. Mr.. TURNER,
an accomplished Teacher in the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum at Staunton, presented himself with an
address. which he had himself written, en- the
subject of Education in general, and in behalf of
his unfortunate companions in particular. This
address was read by friend and at the same
time repeated by the author in his peculiarly
graceful and expressive sign language. A very
large audience seemed greatly interested in this
closing scene"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15
YUCATAN-ANOTHER BATTLE.

We learn from the New Orleans papers that a.
mother battle took place On the 10Th ul,. of Cam
peachy, between the Texan squadron and the
Mexican fleet. The action continued about three
hours. Com. Moore chased the Mexican flee,
twenty miles, and on his return to Campeachy,
aided by the Yucatan gun boats, succeeded in de-
stroying the Mexican batteries, which had been
throwing immense numbers of bomb shells into
the city of Campeachy.
Great damage was done to the Mexican steam.
ers. The Guadaoupe had 42 men killed and as
many wounded. The loss on board the Montezu.
ma was also very great. On board Com. Moore's
vessel two men were killed and twenty five
wounded; among the latter are Lieut.. WILDER
and Midshipman BRENT. During the action one
OF the seamen on board the Texan brig Wharton
was blown to atoms by The gun at which he was
engaged. He was ramming home the cartridge,
and the captain of the gun, not seeing him at the
muLzle, fired and blew the man to pieces.
A warm engagement took place on shore on the
eth ult. between the Campeacheanos and the
Centralists. The loss On the Central side was
very great; the Iucatecos had only ten killed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

Two COMMISSIONS FOR ONE PosT OFFICE -
Charles w. Roberts, who was appointed post
master at Salem, in New Jersey, seeing the gem
eral course of Mr.. Tyler, sent in his resignation
short time since. We learn by the Standard that
on "Wednesday morning tho commissions were
received in the town; one for Solomon II. Merritt,
The former postmaster under MIR. Van Buren,, and
the other for Nm. Mubdrd one of the vice Presi.
dents OF the late Tyler convention at Trenton -
MIR. Merritt's being dated one day later than the
other OF course confers upon him the appointment.
SO that the TYLER man is tilted !-Ne,yark adv.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

British ReOenue.-lt appears there was con
siderable diminution in the revenue of the British
Government tor the last MISUNDERSTANDING
the Unexpectedly large yield of the income tax,
and the chance accession of 975O,OOO from the
Chinese Ransom, which is included in the he.
ceipts. The deficiency amounts to len millions O,
dollars, of which six were in the excise and the
rest in the customs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The Arkansas Gazette of May "a says: "By
last Sundays mail our citizens have learned that
Thomas w. Newton, Marshal Of the u. States
tor the District of Arkansas, has been superseded,
and Henry M. Rector appointed in his stead We
wish we could express the feelings of indigna-
lion which burned in every mans countenance,
without distinction of party, at the frs. announce
plary conduct of Mr.. Newton as an officer, and
his high and honorable bearing, had won for him
the esteem of all parties. 1t was because he was
too faithful in Office, and had the frmness always
to discharge its duties regardless of consequences,
that his removal has been sought and effected"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The Cumberland (Md.) Civilian states, on the
authority of a letter received from the Presiden,
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company,
that Northern capitalists are now prepared to ad-
vance the money necessary for the completion OF
the Canal, and are only waiting the decision OF
the Company, whether the work shall proceed
this Summer or not.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

A writer in the National Intelligeneer examines
the Legality of the appointment of Mr.. Gushing
as Minister to China with great clearness and a.
bility. The conclusion to which be arrives is,
that should MIR. Gushing accept any money from
the public Treasury in virtue Of the appointment,
and the Senate reject his nomination, every cent
of it will be recoverable from him at the sui. of
the United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15
WING AND LoCoFoco POLICY coNrRAsTED

From the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.
The arrivals Of specie since the frs, of last JAM
uary under the operation ofour prescn, Wing ,a-
riff have been nearly as follows:
January l,per steamer from
Liverpool 81 ,OOO, 900
from Vera Cruz $4,000
81, from Liverpool .655, 1855
Febry Il, l,O76,s46
from Vera Cruz 10000
March II, per Great Western 100000
April IL, from St. Thomas $4,000
ships from Liverpool 100000
FROM Vera CRUZ 10000
10, from London 100000
20, steamer from Liverpool 100000
" 81, ships Liverpool and Eiavre $4,000
May s, steamer from liverpool 1900, 900
80 2,shps 4" q. 100000
q IL, Great Western 1900, OOC
-, Caledonia l,5OO, OOC
from Liverpool and Eavre SOC, OOC
Smaller sums at various times 100000
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The National Inteligencer estimates that three
fourtbs of the next House Of Representatives Of
the United States will consist Of new members
if not indeed larger propoTtion-~yeTy few Of
whom will have ever seen Congress in session
before they themselves sit in it. Excep. Mr..
Adams on the one side, and Mr.. Dfomgoole on
the other il remarks eve hardly remember one
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

MoLAssEs.--A great loss in this article is ex-
Perenced in hot weather by fermentation. An
intelligent friend communicated to US a few days
ago mode of eflectually stopping this, and mas
much as j, may not be generally known we give
1t publicity. 1t is simply to introduce into every
hogshead that threatens TO burst its bonds, tai
low candle. In short time the process of fer
mentation will entirely cease. IL needs TO be re-
Peated as often as occasion may require. One
candle, however, will last forty-eight hours.
~ 0. Paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15
M'CoRMICK'S REAPING MACHINE.

The editors of the Richmond Enquirer and
Compiler speak in terms of high commentator
of MIR. McCormick's Reaping Machine, which
they had an opportunity of seeing In operation a
few evenings since, in Rye field, in the neigh
borhood of the city. The Compiler says that sew.
eral orders were Immediately given by farmers in
the vicinity FOR the machine
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The St. Louis Republican of the Ist, says that
Gov. Doty, of Wisconsin, and Gov. Chambers, of
Iowa, have both been removed--and noisy dema-
gogues from the East, who did all in their power
to defeat the election of John Tyler, appointed to
fill those Offices.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-15

The Arkansas Locofocos held State Conven-
ton at Columbus on the LIST ult. All the promi-
nent Locos in the State were present. Colonel
Johnson was nominated for the Presidency, and
Col. A. ii. Sewer, WIN. Fulton and Edward
Cross,appointed delegates to the Locofoco Nation
al Convention. The month Of May, 1914, (Mr.
Calhoun's time,l was designated as the time for
the meeting of the National Convention.