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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28
1J-Thc Lexington (Kentucky) Gazette makes

W Inc Lexington Nentucky) Gazette, makes
the following announcement
Col. JonNsoN.-We learn that Col. Johnson
VIII leave Tor Siaunton, Va, on the 10Th inst. 10
attend the Federal Court in that town From
thence he will proceed to Washington CITY. ON
business. 1t is possible that he may, afterwards,
visit the New England States, from which he has
received numerous invitations. We are gra,iied
to be able to inform the Colonel's disian, friends,
that his health is most excellent.
The Washington Globe announces the arrival
of Col. Johnson in that city, on his way to this
place, and we understand also that letter has
been received by one OF our citizens. from Ken
lucky, which speaks of the Colonels intended vi
sit-so that there is no doub, he will be here
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

Nonru CARoLINA.-We frequently (says the
Norfolk Hrrald) fall in with citizens from differ
ent parts of the "Old North State" and hear
their reports of the state of til" popular feeling in
regard to the next election of President and they
at: concur in the opinion that Henry Clay will
carry the State of North Carolina by even lar
ger majority than she gave Harrison i'm ISlO-
The ie"iin" IN favor of the Patriot Farmer in the
Western count, we are Informed by gentleman
just from that section. is deci edly in the ascen-
dhn', and the " mountain boys" speak of him
with enthusiasm. Ne knoto that this generous
feeling in the West is responded to mos, heartily
IN the East, where the current OF his popularity
runs so strong that The adverse party do not pre-
tend To stem it. The nomination of Van Buren,
as their candidate will give the State almost una
MIN susly to CLAY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28
RELEASE OF TExIAN PRISONERS.

The Galveston Civilian states that the Texian
prisoners confined in different parts of Mexico
are to be marched to the Rio Grande in body.
and there liberated, and that request has been
forwarded TO the Government OF Texas to provide
means 10 defray their expenses from thence to the
settlements in Texas.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28
YOUNG MEMS NATIONAL CONTENTION.

a resolution was unanimously adopted by the
City Wing Convention of Baltimore on Thurs
day last, recommending to the Wing Young Men
OF the Union TO hold National Convention in
that city on Thursday the 2nd of May. 1914, to
respond 10 the nomination of President and Vice
PRESIDENT of the United States, to be made on
"Wednesday the LIST Of May. We second the re-
adopted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

NoreI L'de gf EUading tie Lau.-At camp
meeting In Massachusetts, an ingenious mode of
evading the law against retailing liquor was de-
VIsed. boat was drawn up in the canal at
South fiadIey, and il was given out that she in
tended to make trip at Ct cents each person.
When the boat was full, it would sail down few
rods, until it got into the next county, when all
on board were served with glass Of drink. The
boat would then return for another load
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

~" Capt Tyler it would SEEM still hopes to
carry over the Democracy to his support The
MaysviIIe Eagle asserts, upon the authority Of a
gentleman of Indiana, that three of the leo foco
delegates of that State, to the National Conyen-
ton, have received appointments 10 Offices of i'm
poriance in Indiana. from Mr. Tyler This is
assuredly bold game, and as infamous as it is
bold.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28
E0eel of Oslenlaiiyn upon C,edN.-rhe Eain.

burgh Review relates the following incident:
retired merchant OF enormous fortune, living
In great retirement, is said to have kept his ac-
count with banking firm headed by baronet.
His balance in the bank was generally from thirty
to forty thousand pounds, and the baronet deemed
ii only proper attention to so valuable custom-
to invite him to dinner at his villa i'm the coun-
try. The splendour of the banquet, TO which the
old man reluctantly repaired, impeled him on his
entrance TO apologize TO his host for subieciiDp the
latter TO so much inconvenience. The baronet re-
piled that on the contrary, it was incumbent on
him to apologize FOR taking the liberty of asking
his guest TO pariake of family dinner. Nothing
further passed, but the next morning tie customer
drew his whole balance out Of the Bank.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

The merchants Of Richmond have supplied them.
selves with an extensive assortment Of every va
rleiy of goldsmith which they would be doubt
less well pleased to supply their country friends.
The stock on hand is said, by the knowing ones,
TO be better than it has been for several yearsand
good goods were never cheaper than they are
Whig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

GEoRoiA.--We take the following encouraging
paragraph to the Wings from the last Savannah
Republican:
OR Prospeets.--A letter was yesterday receiv-
ed In this city from one of the most distinguished
men IN this State, who says he has reliable inor-
nation from 20 counties near him, in which the
Wings are certain of success. A resoiu,e deter
mination on the part of the Wings and disappro-
baton of Cooper's nomination by numerous De-
mocrals. are the moving causes. The lc,ter-wii-
Ter sets down our majority at 1000 at least.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28
WINCHESTER RAIL ROAD.

This road, it is announced, is now completely
repaired and made ready for the transportation Of
passengers and freight. The Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road is also in good order, (says the Ameri-
CAM throughout its entire length.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28
BALLOON ASCENSION IN sTAUNToN.

1t will he seen by an advertisement, in this pa
per iha, the Balloon Ascension will certainly take
place on Tuesday next. Should the weather be
favorable, we may expect u see greater gather
ing OF the people in Sttun,on, than has been wit
messed since the DAYS of 40
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

n Nut 5T Tie BbOhiiOnistS.--ih The New Orleans
Iropic states that Jerry, slave, the property Of
J. Lucas, Esq. of that city, has just returned TO
his master, after absence Of six years. the
greater part of which time he has spent in Cana-
da. The Tropic adds "'The particulars Of this
case will be given in day OF two, and we assure
our readers they are Of very interesting nature
especially TO the owners Of slave propertY.,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1913.

IL The District Court Of the United States
will commence its regular fall session in this
place on Monday the end day of October.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

IL Is estimated by well informed commercial pa
Pers, that The total amount Of specie in this
country is something over hundred and twen-
~ millions OF dollars; much larger amount than
we have ever before possessed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

The Presiden, Of the United States returned to
Washington on Wednesday the 19lh instant. He
was complimented with public dinner by the
proprietor Of Shannondale on leaving the Springs
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

~ The late news from England has caused
an advance on Cotton in the New York market of
Is to cent per pound. We see also that i, has
had the ellec, of depressing the price of Whea,s
about three cents hushel
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

The Agricultural Society or New York, which
is under State patronage, was to hold its annual
meeting at Rochester onTuesday Wednesday and
Thursday Of last week, and was expected to pre-.
sent great attractions. Daniel Webster. amoDo
other great men, was to be present to address the
Society, and il is said that he intended to embrace
the occasion TO define his political position.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

Ii Is stated that the whole amount Of money
paid in cases of bankruptcy, in the u. S. District
Court at Boston, up to the 22d of August, was
S6l6.G01 33, of which AL ,iS6 So has been paid
Dividends have been made upon more than three
hundred cases.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

We see it stat, d that American Cheese is now
taken 10 England, and brought back. and
readily sold as prime English article! The
Baltimore Clipper remarks that some folks are SO
ford of foreign commodities that il is well enough
to humbug them occasional,y
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

A new Calhoun paper is about to be started in
New York; and q Johnson paper in Boston, to
be called " the Carbine.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

SOMETHING Co,nNo.-'rhe Madisonian in a no.
,ce of the approval by the Syracuse Convention
OF" AN Independent Treasury" has The following
s'gniiican, passage as IA shadow befote' to some
coming even,:''
SIN Independent, treasury, is not the sub,rea-
sury. Wego for it--so does the President, as it
will be seen hereafter"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

Flour, in Richmond. 81 l2 ard 81 %.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28

The Wings Of Jefferson W ard, Richmond, have
rrranized Clay Club.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 5.
COMMERCIAL SUMMARY.

The last few days have witnessed uncommon
animation in the Liverpool Cotton Market pro-
duced by the untavoTable accounts which came 10
hand on Wednesday, by the Acadia, respecting
the new crop. On the arrival of the news also
al ]avTe, the cotton market was thrown into
great activity. considerable advance has been
The result and an enormous amount of business
has been transacted. Apart from this however
business generally wears a more healthy appear.
ance than II has done Cor some time past, and con-
hdence is revvng
During the last week Cotton, TO the enormous
quantity Of 63,000 baes, has changed hands
half on speculation, the other half 10 the trade
Prices. in some instances, have advanced as much
as farthIng, in every instance an eighth per
pound which, making every allowance for the
news brought by The steamer, is considered some
what extraordinary, when there is al present on
hand stock very little short of a million of
bales.
We learn by this arrival that the harvest, not
wi.hsianding the heavy rains, will be abundant
and The market of course, was dull. Money
was plentiful. but trade and manufactures were
rapidly improving. Cotton had risen in value
and the maTke. had been quite animated and spe.
culation busy. TWAS believed that permanent
improvement bad taken place in the commercial
and manufacturing business.
The new government Of Spain is, perhaps. as
firm as could be expected, but disturbances still
continue in different sections Of the Kingdom
Robberies Of frequent occurrence in the north
and east of Spain, and travelling from Madrid to
France is exceedingly dangerous without strong
guard.
The King Of Hanover left England for his own
dcminions on the LIST inst
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-28
IRELAND.

The Revolutionary ministers carry all before
Them In the capital
BY decree dated the 10Th, government had
declared Don Badomreo Esparero, and those
who signed his protest, deprived Of their rank,
titles, and employment.
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NEW MUSIC.

NEW MUSIC.
lust RECEIVED, the following pieces of new
j Music, at the old established store, two doors
east of 18th street, Pennsylvania avenue
w. FISCHER
The Emigrant's Farewell-by II. Russell.
The Spirit Brd-by o. Shaw.
The Parting Of Symmetry J. Richard.
Johnny Sands COMEDY J. Sinclair.
How long and drcary is the Nightly Robert
Burns.
I'm poor Shepherd Mad-by A. Lee.
The Church Bell--by f. J. Loder.
By-gone Years-by J. N. Mctcalfe.
The Poor Mans Friendly Henry Russell.
The Grave Of Bonaparte-by l.. Heath.
Land Of my Birth far away-by 7. Bricher.
Toe Fairy Water-sprte- from the Naad Queen.
The Child and the Dewdrops-by j. l.. Hoi kins
Moonlight is Beaming, serenade-by e. White.
My happy Village iiome-by Sidney Pearson
ri do thy bidding, Mother dcar-by NJ. w. Balfc.
OH should like to Marry-by J. J. Craven.
I've lett my Home, my native Home-by l.. Rees
Three favorite Glees.
Hark, the Lark, celebrated Glee-by DR. Cooke
Lady Of Beauty, screnadc-by Knyvett.
Diana march--by J. Fredheim.
Brooks Club Quickstep-by Newland.
The celebrated Empress Henricttas Walz-by
II Herr march20-3t
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NATIONAL THEATRE,
ASIItNcTnN N a.

The Indians viii appear srrayed in their NATIVE
COSTUME, of rich and unique descrpton---are
perfectly docle aud courteous in their manners.--
They no miserable degraded half breeds but the
wild Warriors of the Far West, terrible in war, in
peace full Of kindness and hospitality.
NINE INDlANS-SACS AND IOWAS,
Among them are the following distinguished chiefs
aud braves
an.sous- T. usa- E-To, or Buffalo king--A famous
Sac chief, 90 years old, covered with scars and
honors OF This noble old chief has killed with
his own hand 100 Ossges, 3 Mobawks, Kas, 3 Sioux
and Pawnce. lie speaks nine Indian dialects, has
visited nearly every tribe, and is one Of the most
noted cheftsins living
No Chez, or Man OF Fire, war chief was distin-
guished in the last war; ataa4
Ws-COs- To- kiteh-Er, an Iowa chief !, who
communes with the Great Spirt--the Prophet He
Is held in much vcneratio0, and has VISIONS which
he communicates to his tribe, and instructs them in
spiritual affairs.
Louiee Te- I'M Ia, the Ribs son Of the Buffalo King
o- Conner, brave in battle, quiet in peace an Iowa.
and Co'c Hick-ke, Of the principal Chief of the
lowas, are three brave young war Chiefs The lat
ter is one Of the nobest and handsomest Chiefs ever
seen.
Mon To- Cab, the White Bear, wears medal from
President Monroe. Cho-1us-P Pc, an Iowa Chief.
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TINE undersigned continues to transact business
l. for mail contractors, pensioners, draughted vo-
yernment
He has blank bids ready for persons DESTROYS Of
bidding for mail contracts. The old service and pay
upon any route given the shortest notice and adj
vice to- bidding communicated, if desired No APP
plica attended TO, unless accompanied by fee of
five dollars and letter taken from the Office
less the postage is paid. No person having business
at the seat Of Government need attend in person, il
full descrip ion Of Tie business is communicated
snd a full power Of attorney sent on by mail.
Ten per cent charged upon all old claims allowed
by the proper authorities after the allowance is made
Nothing charged unless the claim is allowed.
Refer to the members OF the Twenty Seventh Con-
gress generally.
JESSE Z. DOW,
Washington, Sth street, General Post Office.
March 2l--yif
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TIOUsE FURNISHING wARE-ROOMS.

JJOUsE FURNISHING wARE-ROOMs-
IL JNO. NJ. DOM, at the old established stand
of Do,eler Dom, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite
Browns Hotel, continues to keep large and well
assorted stock Of House Furnishing Goods, comprs-
ing almos every article used in housekeeping which
he will sell low as they can be procured at any
other establishment in the District
His stock has been selected with care, and although
not all purchased for cash. which he finds and
hard to get he is nevertheless enabled to sell low
his profits are only less than formerly.
The upper rooms of his establishment are well
filed with Cabinet Ware and Chairs Of almost every
description of good patterns and workmanship, per
haps the largest stock in the city at this time aud at
as low prices. Persons furnishing would find Il to
their advantage to call and examine his stock before
purchasing as they can be fitted out at this esiab-
lshment with parior, dining room, chamber and
kitchen furniture, Except carpets and as the pre-
sent proprietor of the establishment Is determined 10
sustain its reputation he solicits call from the
putlic.
Goods purchased here delivered TO any part Of the
city free Of expense TO the purchasers.
f. 81 NJ ID. has a furniture car, with care
full driver at all times at the service OF persons re
moving march 9-eo}u
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Treasury DEPARTMENT,


C,EALED PROPOLALS, will De received al this
- Department until the 18th April next, for Six
Eagines, Boilers and PropeIlers, constructed upon
the plan known Hunters Plan" two Of said En-
gines, Boilers and Propellers, to be delivered on
Lake Erie, designated .y the Secretary Of the
Treasury, the others al such place places the
Sea Coast the Secretary may direct
Also two Engines, Boilers and Propellers, upon
the plan known as " Ericssons Plan" TO be de-
Inered at some place the Sea Coast the
Secretary of the Treasury may direct The En-
gines, Boilers and PropoIlsn TO be made Of the
very best materials, to bear the proof and ;s.peeio Of
such person or persons, may be- selected by the
Secretary Of the Treasury. The Boilers to have not
less than hundred (70O) fire surface cach work
ing pressure eighty 1907 pounds to the square inch.
Proof two hundred and forty (240) pounds Six (6)
eighteen (ls) inch Cylinders with three (3) feet
stroke The whole to be delivered directed, with
in five months from the time Of receiving the Draw
ngs and Plans for building The proposals. will state
The price for which the Engines, Boilers and Prope[
lers, will be delivered aud put into complete opera
ton But as the application Of the Engines working
either of the said plans, Is patent right the pro
posals will also state the price sked including the
authority to use the patent right and also the price,
exclusive of said authority. J. Z. SfENCEh,
march 20-dti7A Secretary oil the treasury
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NEW MUSIC.

t NEW mOSlC.
lust received the following pieces Of New Music
d at tho old established Store, two doors east Of
18th street, Pennsylvania avenue, w. FISCHER.
Yes, will share with thee my love-byW J. Lemore.
My early home--by L. J. Chadwick.
81 see thee sweetly smle"-by H. Thorbecke.
The mountaneer's return-by Mrs c. c. Ely
The devoted-Tyrolean-by F. NJ. Dalquer.
The grave dgger-by Kaliwada
Tell me ye wirged winds-by G. Corrier.
When all around grew drear and dark-by G.. Paggi.
Want a cab !-comic, dedicated to w. f. Burton,
words by "Straws"
One struggle more-words by Lord Byron.
In this celestial dweling-from the Opera Of the En-
chanted Flute.
Long for tiee-arranged for the guitar, by F. Wei
land.
There are clouds that must o'crshadow us--for the
guitar.
Poughkeepsie march and quick step-by A. Gum.
Gen. Cass grand march,. A. Getze.
Allegheny wal,z-by ID. Paine.
The Andalusan cachucha--by Z. B Bohuszewcz.
Cujus Anmam--air from Rossini's Stabat Mater.
Tyrolean-air from the celebrated ballet Of Nathalie.
ap lift
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TJNUITION IN FRENCH--The subscriber res
i pectfully informs those gentlemen who called
on him since the formation OF his last class and such
others as may he DESTROYS Of studying the French
language that he intends to open class early next
week either at his residence, Pennsylvania avenue
fourth door above the War Department. or at his
school room on 1lth street. the Washington Ii
brsry opposite the City Post Office may be agreed
upon at the First meeting Mancsca's oral system,
with which the subscriber has been familiar for the
last fifteen years altogether pursued by him In hrs
classes.
Application for terms, sc. may be made to him, al
his residence, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur
days, after O'Clock p. NJ, or at his school room OF
the alternate days from 81 O'Clock to 81 2 NJ
april A-&)t A. ~ GiRAuLT.
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NOTICE.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
40

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
.4pril 10, lS43.
THE Governor of the State of Mississippi having
I issued his proclamation declaring that Richard
s. Graves State Treasurer Of that State, had embez-
zed the money securities and property Of that State,
aud had while under upon the charge OF
such embe zzlement and the said Governor Of the
State Of Mississippi having, in his proclamation eau
toned all persons against receiving from the said
Graves any United States Treasury Notes which are
made payable TO him order and the Secretary
of State of the said State OF Mississippi having re
quesed this Department to give notice Of the Trea-
sury notes dely red to the said Graves, in order TO
prevent their circulation and protect the State OF
Mississippi from ultimate loss, and deemng II proper
to comply with such request, the subjoned descrip-
tive list Of the Treasury notes delivered TO the said
Graves as Treasurer OF the Stale Of Mississippi on
The sixth day of October, 1872 and made payable to
him or order, has been prepared and IS now pub
lished for the information Of oil concerned
All receivers and de- ositories OF public moneys TO
whom any of the said notes may be presen,sd under
suspicious circumstances, will decline receiving them
and if practicable, will take note of the name OF
the person Offering them, and transmit il to his Ex-
cellency r. Tucker, Governor Of the State OF Mis-
sissppi, at the city Of Jackson, IN that State
And all officers and agents of the Treasury Depart
pent will assist by all lawful means in the recovery
and restoring 10 the State of Mississippi the notes
declared TO have been embczzlcd
J. c. SPENCER,
an IO-u Secretary OF the Treasury.
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DICHARD POLLARD has resumed the practice
N of the law. He will attend the Courts of Al
bemare, Buckingham, Nelson and Amherst. He
also offers his services for the adjustment of claims
upon the Government. He will go to Washington
whenever business entrusted TO his may require
him to do So Having been merchant, as well as
lawyer, he considers himself well prepared to settle
accounts A seven years residence in Chill, Uni
ted States Charge d'Afiares, has given him know.
ledge of the Spanish character and Spanish language
which will be useful in the furtherance and settle
ment Of business in exioD with these subjects
His Post Office is Warren, Albemarle county, Vir-
ginia mar l5--w4w
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PROGRAM M T..

i. Terrific War Dance, showing their mode in
pantomine Of setting out for battle, &C.
Grand Pawnee Dance, as performed on return
from victorious battle.
B. kickapoo Dance Of Worship of the SUM-
4. Scalp Dance, showing their manner of attack
upon the enemy, killing and bearing the scalps a
trophy Of victory.
These noble Indians, being wild and untaught in
the arts OF civilization, will exhibit their savage Gus
tom as in the wild forest, without the aid of promp-
ter and rehearsal II is hoped, therefore, that too
much will not be expected from them by their intel
ligent patrons.