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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30
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SSACHTSETTS

The Representatives elect stand 176 Wing to
l25 Loco; lO8 no choice. Many Of tn Sc last
are towns which voted not TO send and dissolved
the meeting; some have exhausted their Consti.
tutioDal right to send. Probably not over forty
more will be chosen, and majority of these
Wings. 176, the present Nhg number was
one-Ialf the House last winter. The whip ma
Jorlty in the House can hardly be less than So
and the Senate will add to it 25 in Joint ballot,
when the vacancies in the higher branch are filled
IN Convention Of the two Houses.
The beauty Of the result is the predicament in
which ii places the political AboItioniss. They
always like TO appear perfectly Indifferent be-
tween the two great parties, but TO vote so as TO
do the Wings all possible harm. But now the
Wings have the Legislature, which is to choose
the Presidential Electors in case no ticket has an
absolute majority; so that every scattering or
third party vote will be in effect vote for Mr.
Clay. True, we do not need this, for the WHO'S
know they can give plurality, and are confident
Of giving absolute majority for their Electors;
out this makes Massachusetts safe for Mr. CLAW
beyond peradvenure, unless Abolition should
play out its game by voting directly for the Van
Buren, Electors ~. Y. Iri6nnc.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30
THE EXPLODED CALUMNY.

The Maysville Eagle says-Mr. ADAMS, in his
address in the Presbyterian Church in that place,
in responding to the declaration of Gen. Collins
THAT he Mr.. Adams,) had placed kentucky un-
der deep and lasting obligations TO him for his no.
bic defence OF her great statesman, in his letter to
the Wings of New Jersey REPLIED as nearly as
we can recoilect, as follows
81 thank you, sir, for the opportunity you have
given me Of speaking Of the great Statesman who
was associated with me in the administration of
the General Government, at my earnest solicita-
uon-who belongs not 10 Kentucky alone, but to
the whole Union; and is not only an honor to this
State, and this Nation, but to mankind. The
charges to which you refer, have, after my term
OF service had expired, and it was proper for me
to speak, denied before the whole country and
here reiterate andgGirmMat demai; and as ex-
pect shortly TO appear before my God to answer
for the conduct of my whole life, should those
charges hare found their toay 10 tie Throne of E!er-
nal Justice, WILL, in THE PRESENCE OF UMHIPo-
TgNcE, PRONOUNCE THEM FALSE"
This solemn declaration Of the venerable man,
who must, in the order of nature, soon appear be-
fore The Judge Of all, needs no comment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30
IS N A U NW0N g.
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 30, 1913.
THE MEETING OF CONGRESS.
ongress meets on Monday next.

Congress meets on Monday next
1t is generally anticipated that our oppo.
nents viii have some trouble IN organizing the
House, especially in the election of Clerk,
Speaker, and Public Printer. The Van Bu-
renites will, of course, try to nave every thing
their own way; while the followers OF the o.
Their aspirants, it is thought, may combine to
defeat them.-lt is certain that they are, every
day, getting more aud more restless and COM
planning under the advantages gained over
them by Mr.. Van Buren's superior tact and
trickery; but whether there is rebellion e.
n'ugh in their blood to bring them to open
war, is another question.
The National Intelligencer Of Wednesday,
at the close of some remarks on the approach
ing session, thus refers to another subject of
fearful interest TO the country
"Whatever may be the character TO which
this Congress may enttle itself before it ends
Its existence, however, the commencement
OF ITS iabors cannot but be embarrassed by a
difficulty, from which we confess we do not
well see how 1t will extricale itself We refer
TO the question which must unavoidablv arise
in proceeding to the organization of the House
| of Representatives, from the utter disregard of
the Constitution by several of the State Gov
ernments III not having complied with the
requirements of the act of Congress prescrib-
ing the manner in which Representatives
shall be chosen. The persons sent hi,her as
Representatives, by the Siales who have thus
defied the law, belonging chiefly to the party
which is most numerous in the House, it has
been presumed that an effort will be made in
this case, as was done in the New Jersey case
iour years ago,t to introduce these illegally cho
sen Members into the House by the mere force
OF numbers. Whether this attempt will he
made, and, if made, whether il will be sue
cessfu, remains to be seen. 1t can only sue
coed, OF course, by trampling down the bar.
riers OF the Constitution, and marching over
them into the Representative Hall II will be
the duty of the fast friends of The Constitution
to resist to the utmost, by their arguments and
their votes, such an assault upon that sacred
Charter of Liberty and Law. Should their
resistance be in vain, it will then become
their duty, instead of attempting any violent
remedy, TO enter Protest so formal and SO
solemn against this inlracton of the law, as to
leave no doubt Of their determination, on re-
gaining the ascendency in that body, to take
effective measures to prevent the possibility OF
a recurrence, i'll all future time, of circumsan-
ces such as this, more threatning 10 our Lib
ty than any :hat have ever yet taken place in
the Republic.n
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

~ free school association has been formed
at Charlottesville, for the purpose of establishing
free schools in that part of Albemare known by
the name of the dragged Mountains Cover
nor Gilmer is President of the association, ]. w.
Saunders, Vice President, and T.. ]. Willis, Sec
rotary and Treasurer. Executive Committee
Thos. J. Valentine, J. L. Thomas, Stephen Price.
A. ii. Abel, and James G.. FIalsa. Every body
who has heard of the ragged mountain settlement.
will be able to appreciate the peculiarly benevo-
lent character of the enterprise.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30
PENNSYLVANIA HARMONY.

Y.
great meeting of the friends of Mr. Buchan-
an as candidate for the Presidency was held
at Plttsburg recently, which is said to reflect the
sentiments of the leading Democrats of Western
Pennsylvania. They recommend TO their fellow
citizens of the State to instruct their delegates
sent to the National Convention to insist upon
the nomination of James Buchanan alone, and
that Pennsylvania has no second choice; " but
that however disappointed they may be in the re-
suit" they say they twill support the nominee of
the Baltimore Convention with unanmty and
good faith and will do all that lies in their power
TO concentrate the Democratic strength upon such
nominee, whoever he may be-" They thus speak
of Mr.. Van Buren, and his wire.workers in their
address lit is true that there is profound
combination of active, efficient and able political
leaders, both in New Y ork and elsewhere, (whose
papers connected with the elevation of Mr..
Van BurcnO who, sustained by the great influ-
ence OF the Globe, and by unparalleled treachery,
and secret schemes Of official promotion amongst
ourselves, are united for the purpose Of defeating
Pennsylvania favorite SON." This is a pretty
hard slap from the hands of friends but the adj
dress continues4-"It is not indeed to be wonder
ed at, that the course pursued by the New York
politicians, cold, calculating, and systematic as it
is, should excite some degree Of disgust among
the warmheared, high-spirited, and somewhat
versanguine politicians of the SOUTH" Poor
fellows, they struggle and hum most piteously !;
but if they VIII play the part Of silly flies in the
spiders web, there is no help for them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30
a MEXICAN CHEESE

The ingenuity and sbrewdness of the Ameri-
cans are match for the world. 1t requires a
cumbrous mass of restrictions indeed to illustrate
their enterprise. Our farmers finding they could
slip little of their surplus cheese into England,
are doing so, much TO the annoyance of the En-
gllsh farmers. These admit that it is excellent
even now, and growing better every day. 1t will
be amusing if Cheshire and Slilton have vet to
surrender at discretion. We are afraid, says the
New York True Sun, Brother Jonathan is going
ia leetIe too strong. We hear that American
cheeses are sent TO England, there enclosed in
new cases, and brought back to this city, where
they are sold to the gcurmands, epicures and con.
noiseurs of New York, as the best English, al
four times The actual cost, This is cutting it
rather fat both ways.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

Maine Tho recent elections in four of the
Congressional districts, which failed to elect in
September, have resulted most gloriousy for the
Wings. In the kennebec district, Luther Sever
ence' editor of the kennebec Journal (Whig) is
elected by 1900 majority-anj in the Lincoln
district, Morse (Whig) is also elected. In the
other two districts, there has been no choice
but the Wings have great increase of votes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

~" The last "trick" proposed by some of our
willy opponents. for the purpose of obtaining har-
mony in the Democratic ranks, is TO try to ge, Mr..
Cahouns friends TO consent to have him placed
as vice President on the ticket with Mr.. Van
Buren,. The Chivalry, however, we presume,
will be too proud for that-although, in truth, it
would make little difference; for the defea, of
both, or either, is certain
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

CoLoNIzATIoN.-We learn from the NJ York
Courier, that the Colonization Society of that ci.
iy have just sent 10 Liberia $4,000 worth of good S
by The Larobe, from Balimrre, and they appeal
TO their friends for assistance in the effort TO send
$4,000 more within fifteen days. In published
address. the President shows the importance of
occupying the African coast with colonies under
our jurisdiction. The occupancy Of Garroway by
the French, he thinks to be strong inducenent
TO us to bestir ourselves, as it exhibits foreign pol
icy respecting the West coast of Africa. If the
English and French extend their settlements for
a few years as they are extending them they
will possess tho trade Of the entire coast, and the
commerce, which is now worth to us million an.
DuaIly, will be taken out Of our hands.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

TnE Texas RuMoRs.-Ihe Baltimore Ameri.
can says: alt is stated that the Government at
Washington has received information which goes
to sustain the serious charges recently made "a
gainst President Houston. IL this DO so, the
fact, we presume, will not be long withheld"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30
ASHLAND, 23d July, 1913.
The Hon. Henry CLAY,
Lexington, Kentucky.

Gentlemen: duly received your favor of the
18th inst, in which you inform me that conflict
ing opinions prevail in your State in regard TO
my opinions on the policy of protecting Domestic
manufactures, and you request of me information
in relation TO them. take pleasure in comply
ing with your request.
My opinion is. that the Revenue necessary 10
an economical administration of the Government,
ought 10 be derived, in season of peace, exclu-
slvely from duties imposed on our foreign i'm
ports, and that Tariff Tor that purpose, ought to
be so adjusted, as to afford reasonable encourage
nent 10 our domestic manufactures. / am OPP
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

CouET-H HOUSE BURNT The Natchez, Missis-
sPPi, Courier Of the 18th, states that the Court
house in claiborne county, was consumed by fire
on Tuesday the 7tb inst. The edifice was beau.
tifu and costly one, and an ornament to the hand
some town Of Port Gibson. All the books were
burnt, though come papers were saved. 1t was
thought TO be the work Of an incendiary.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

DEMocRATic PRiNcipLEs. - The Charleston
Mercury says:-"We mean to supper, our prin-
ciples, and when we find out WHAT PRINCIPLES
Tt,E DEMOCRATIC PARTY ARE GOING TO SUPPORT,
we shall know better what sort OF fellowship
there is TO be between u.s." The Mercury, it will
be remembered, is Of the Calhoun branch Of the
family.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

~" The election in the Norfolk Senatorial dis
trict, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the re-
signaton of Mr.. Langhorne, has resulted in the
choice of John c. Crump (Whig) by majority
of 1913 over Mr.. Collins, Loco. The election
was thin one.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30
III. CLAY.
The Hon. ]. "A. MERlwETHER.
EAToNToN, GEO, July 18th, 1913.

EAToNToN, GEO, July 18th, 1913.
Dear Sir:-Conncting opinions of the princi-
pies you now entertain in relation TO the protec-
ton OF Domestic manufactures are held by many
OF the citizens of this State, while all who have
acquainted themselves with your public course on
this subject acknowledge you to have been the
distinguished advocate Of the system of protec-
lion.
Many have been induced to believe and to as
seft that your views of it, have undergone if not
an entire change at least some modification.
The opinions we have always entertained of
your frankness, candor and independence, and of
your unwilllngness to conceal your principles, or
TO suffer them to be msrepresented induce us
respectfully 10 PROFOUND to you the following
questions:
Are you in favor Of Tariff for the protection
of American Manufactures
Have your principles in reference TO this sub
ject undergone change or modification
reply will obige,
Very respectfully, &c,
JOEL BRANUAM,
ROB'T BLEDSOE.
The Hon. Henry CLAY,
Lexington, Kentucky.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

Permonf.-An election for a member of Con-
gress in the Second District of Vermont. took
place on the 18th instant, and the Hon. John Col
lamer, (Whig) was chosen by about 500 majority.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

~ The Wigs of Lynchburg have organized
a Clay Club. The Wings of Accomao have also
formed one-and meetings for the purpose have
been called by the Wings Of Bedford and Pat
rick.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

It's stated that Daniel Webster, who is retain
ed as counsel for the heirs Of Mr.. GirarJ, is to
get fee of S25, 1000, if successful.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

Whig Pfctory IN NeW Ndren---A slip from the
New Haven Palladium informs us, that the
Wings have carried their ticket in town meeting
by 500, an unprecedented majority.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

~ yhe last Winchester Republican contains
an address from Robert Y: Conrad, Esq, to the
people OF Frederick, Jefferson and Clarke, in
which he gives notice of his intention to decline
reelection to the Senate Of Virginia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

Among the passengers who came out in tie
Caledonia, just arrived at Boston, is the celebrat
ed Norw eglan, CLAUS BuLL, commonly called
% Ole Bull who il is said has no equal as per-
former on the violin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

Pork.--The Cincinnati Chronicle quotes the
present price Of Pork in that city at S2,37t, bot
expresses the opinion that it will be lower.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

Col. George TONNES has resigned tbs Office of
President Of the Virginia Branch Bank at Dam
vile-an Office which he has held since the first
organization Of the institution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

Mississippi-lt is thought that the anti-bond
paying party have again succeeded in the recen,
eeciionS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

MIR. Clay has accepted the invitation Of the
W higs Of Norfolk and Portsmouth,, to visit them,
in April, on his way home from Raleigh, North
Carolina.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

The An,i-Corn Law League have gained a
great victory by the election of their candidate
from the city of London. On the other hand, the
Conservatives have carried the day in Liverpool,
in the corporation elections.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

S5-The Legislature of Virginia meets on
Monday next
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-30

RePorfed SlaUe Instruction in Cuba. - The
journal of Commerce of Monday contains let
ter dated at Havana on the 9Th instant, which
states that intelligence had reached that city of
slave instruction on several plantations near Ma
tanzas. The writer adds that it had been sup
pressetai,er a loss OF fifty lives. Several slaves
hung themselves and sixty-seven were in custody.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-01-05
For Sale by A. P. P. Camp,
 Russian Oil of Bark,

Compounded ,oith the Extract of Tan,
 For Renerating old t} Pressrring ne,o Leather. T1HIS highly approved article and valua-
 Il ble discovery is now submitted to the public on it's own merits. It stands uDrival. led for it's renova,ing and preserving quail. ties for all kinds of Leather. This article fs not only the best and cheapest, but is high. ly approved for restoring the color and strength of barouche and carriage tops, har- nesses, &c., for its softening, bIacking. pol ishing, preserving and strengthening quail ties, having received testimonials from a large number of professional gentlemen who have used it also from stable keepers, tan. ners, boot and shoe. carriage and harness manufacturers, of it's great utility, and its wonderful effect in restoring old leather, and is more than 50 per cent. cheaper than any other article ever offered to the public. It leaves the surface of the leather in Q very smooth state, and dust cannot stick to it, nor water have any effect upon it when the leather is we'll filled, and prevents boots and shoes and leather of all kinds from harden ing, cracking, shrinking, blistering, or mout- ding after being wet, or dried by heat. This article stands unrivalled for blacking and c.imping boots without the aid of water.- When used according to directions nothing can he rubbed off, ZO
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-01-05
FOR SALE.

A COTTON MILL of small size, contain.
 "A ing l9 Looms, 2 Mules and other requi. site machinery, of the best fabric and in com- Plete order, being nearly new. This Mill is situated (near Hitchcock's Corner) in the town of Sharon, Litchfeld Co.,, Ct., and within seven miles of the Housatonic Rail Road. It is in good neighborhood-is a healthy place, and where the necessaries of life can be procured remarkably cheap. The concern will be sold at low rate, on ac- commodating terms, and possession immcdi- oteIy given. Title indisputable. It is tho't that there is a sufficient home market for all the goods :he mill can manufacture.
 For further particulars apply to Messrs Swift and Hitchcock, merchants, near the premises, and to John Thompson, Esq. Po'- keepsie, Duchess County. N. Y, or to James Grant, Esq, Cashier of Farmers & Manu- facturer's Bank in Po'keepsie. N. Y. 3m g
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-01-05

TllE subscriber tenders his thanks to ss
 A generous public for their very liberal patronage hitherto, and takes this opportuui. ty to inform them he has now on hand at his. old stand in West.st. a most splendid assorta ment of Stoves including Cook Stoves, Par ior-Stoves, Ca great variety) Counting House, Meeting House, Franklin and Box Stoves-r and being aware of the scarcity and value of money, is induced to offer them at prices ful- ly corresponding with the times, and assures: the public that he will sell as low as can be- purchased elsewhers. New Stoves exchan- ged for old ones on accommodating terms also on hand variety ofsecend- hand Stoves for sale very low.
 Sops Pipe, Sheet Iron, Copper and Tin Ware.
 constantly on hand or made to order of-
 first rate materials, and work warranted.
 Those wishing 10 purchase any of the above articles are invited to call and examiue and JGor Cash or approped Notes, we assura. them we will redeem the pledge.
 Do you doubt it Try and see.
 D All notes and accounts of long stand: ing must be settled without delay. Az a word to the wise is sufficient we trus, i, will. be done. MOSES MORSE
 Litehffeld, Dec. 7, Ta42. tfss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-01-05

H AVING fitted up new and more con. HI venlent shop would inform his friends, and the public generally that he still contin- ues the business of Clock i. Watch Repairing; and that from his experience and skill, and constant attention to this important branch of business, hopes 10 give general satistac- ton, and receive a share of public patronage.
 ALSO, ON HAND,
 A good assortment of WATCHES and JEWEL LERs' GooDs. consisting of lever, lepine, and common scapcment Watches, ear rings, tin- ger rings, breast pins, silver spoons, specta- cles, thimbles. pencil cases, butter knives, sugar bows, plated spoons, near-sighted spec tacles, steel pens pen knives, scissors, twee- gers, tuning forks, Music Boxes, Clarionets, Flutes, Flies, Violin strings, clarionet reeds, clarionet and fife Preceptors, Shell Combs, watch oil, &c. ALSO,
 Dr. Wm. Evans camomile, tonic, and ia. mily aperient Pills, with directions, recon. mended highly for dyspepsia, nervous, and all stomach complaints.
 Dr.. Evans Soothing Syrup, tor teething, with directions-a real blessing to mothers. Also, Dr. Hunts celebrated Pills, for Con. sumption & Liver complaint, with directions. Also. Dr. Goode's Female Domestic Pills, with ample directions. The above medicines prepared by Dr. Wm. Evans, 100 Chatham street, New. York-sold here by
 R. MERRIMAN, Agent,
 Nert east eft ths Presbyterian Charch.
 Litchfseld, Dee 2. I7
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-01-05
bk. B. BRANDRETH's
Veect0LLe Uuirers0I Pulls,

YNEND to cure all Disease, because they are the II matt al medicine of man, and therefore only re move the corrupt vtiated humOrs the of pain and sickness, leaving the good humors to give
 LIFE AND HEALTH TO THE BODY.
 Observe that each agent has an engraved certIf cate of agency, containing representation of Doctor Brandreth's manufactory at Sing Sing, and on which will also be seen exact copies of the NEW LABELS USED UPON THE BRANDRETH PILL BOXES, and which u is believed will prove the
 91T COuNTERFEITERS DEATH BLOW. The public will therefore please observe, that no Brandre!h Pills can be relied upon as the TRUE and GENUINE unless each box has these new labels upon it. There are three and each contains fac si- mile signature of Dr. B. Brandreh These labels are engraved on steel, beautifully designed, and done at an expense of several rhousn nd dollars.
 REMEMBER, the fac simile signature of Dr. B. Brandreh must be upon the top of the box, upon the side, and also the bottom of the box. By carefu! animation the name of Benjamin gyandreth will be found in several parts of the new labels being ex. act transfer of the writing of Dr.. Brandreth. This name will be found in the net work.
 The Pills are sold Gt 25 cents per boz, at 241
 BroodWay, NesU- York.