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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20

Omrdgc and DEATH IN a Courf.--A most
disgracaful outrage took place in the court
room at Canton, Mississippi, on the Goth
ult.. between Mr.. Jeremiah Ellington and
L. G. upper, Esq Ellington was prescott
tor in a criminal case in which Mr. Tupp-
err was counsel for the defence. 1t is sta
ted that while Mr.. Upper was addressing
the jury ana commenting legitimately and
properlvupon the evidence, Ellington came
up behind him and struck him twice or
thrice over the head with 4 huge STICK
Mr.. T. thcreupon seized a sword cane that
lay near him. with which he stabbed his
antagonist under the left arm. NJ. f. died
Il few moments afterwards. All who wit
messed the scene are said to concur in the
opinion that Mr.. Topper conduct was per-
fcctlv iusifable. He is a native of Yer
mont,we beIiove,an graduated some years
since at the University at Burlington. He
was engaged in an ARRAY three or four
years since in MisSissippi,in which he shot
his antagonist-and was at once justified
on legal aXamination.-Tribune
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20
TIE Tomb of la FJucfip In \ snoa1

TIE Tomb Of La Faycttc.-In a small,
private cemetery in Paris lie the remains
Of the only one whose name is as familiar,
and whose memory is cherished as londly
in America rs it is in France Over the
tomb Of La Fayette is no imposing monu-
ment; nothing but a plain marble slab
marks the spot. The members Of his fa-
mily are all buried here. And without this
small enclosure one can read the names
OF many others Of the most noble and H.
Iustrious men Of the last century. But The
graves Of all are simple and unostentatious.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20

DEATH By Lightning. --Mr. Henry J.
Garter, residing in this village, was Killed
by the lightning on Thurdoy afternoon
last. Mr.. G. was returning home from
work in company with another person, and
when the shower came up they took re-
fuge in a barn; shortly after, the rain ceas-
ed for few minutes, when they resumed
their way, and after proceeding short
distance, they separated. each for his res
pectiye dwelling. Mr.. c. when nearly
home. and on crossing the elevation back
of the brick yard, was struck by the light
ming, and as supposed, was instantly kill
eG. The electric fluid appears to have
passed through the crown Of his nat burn
ing it considerably, thence through his
head, coming out at the chin, and passing
down the whole length Of his body to the
ground His clothes were considerably
burned, the bow on his stock torn from it,
and his body was much marked by the flu
id. He appears to have fallen PROSTATE
on his face, and remained in that position
the whole night, exposed TO the heavy
rains which fell during that time. 1t is
remarkable mat where he lay, there was
no tree or other object likely 10 attract the
lighting within Fl teen rods Of him. Mr..
Carriers wife set up for him all night, un-
able TO account for his absence, and the
first news she had Of the cause, was seeing
his corpse brought home the next day. He
left one child and had only resided here a
week. The Coroner, Samuel Hopper, held
an inquest on the body, and the jury re-
turned tina: the deceased came to his death
by being struck with lightning.
Adrian Watchtower,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20

TrdrcIinG.-YoI can now go from Bos-
ton to Bangor, by Steamboat, for S2:lrom
New York TO Albany for 80 cents, or less.
\ person may go from Portland to Boston
[l20 miles by railroad. spend 10 hours in
the latter city, and return to Portland the
same day. in season for good night'srost.
Jour. of Com.
CThe fare from this city to New York
on the nights the New Jersey and Mount
Pleasant run, ranges from to 30 cents
head. The lowest trade we have heard
was made on Monday evening by run
ner for the Mount Pleasant, who Offer ed,
PAY in adrance, to send a family great and
small to New York at 6 Ii cents per
head, and send q cart for their baggage!
40. Daily 43r
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20
A Mexican paDer.the National s

A Mexican paper, the National Standard,
expresses very shocking amount of in
dignafion against Mr.. Stephens, for having
obtained from Yucatan, and presented to
the New York Historical Socety,a number
of ancient and valuable manuscripts throw
ing light on the history of that country.
and recommends that law be passed pro-
hibiting foreigners from carrying away
any monuments Of antiquity and manu-
scripts that may hereafter be found
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20

Meric0. From accounts received at
New Orleans, ria Havana, it appears tina:
Santa Anna is making a vigorous effort
TO provide for the payment due on the 3Oth
of this month, under the convention with
the United States. To this end he has de-
creed forced loan of two millions and
half
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20

have, and can tell Sir Robert Peel that he
will hear more on this subject from Scot
land before he be three months older
(hear, hear.)
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20

Munifcent Gifi-WN see it stated in tho
newspapers that the Queen Of the French
has presented Mrs. Sigourney with in.
mond bracelet Of great value and beat
One Of the Creates difFicoliies in wri..ac
IS TO keep up u just proportion be,Heca .as
words and the ideas employee.
George III. once remarked tia, awe
DO not know so much more Law than o.her
men; the difference is, they know vhere 10
find it when they want it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20

LATE FROM CAMPEACHY-ANoTH BAT
TLE.-ln a second edition OF the New
Orleans Republican, Of the 9th ult., we
find the following details Of an action which
took place on the morning of May 10th,
between the naval forces of Texas and
Mexico, from an officer on board the
Wharton.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20

C. The Montreal Herald OF the 18th.
says. it is authorized 10 state that mon
troal will Immediately be the seat Govern
ment. The residence Of Judge Read has
been taken for the accommodation Of His
Excelency, until a more suitable building
can be erected. The necessary govern
ment offices and Parliament House will
commenced as soon as the plans can be
prepared. Quebec will be the Military
Head Quarters"
05FThe Buffalo Reservation lands (hth-
erto held by the Indians) are to be sold on
the 18th Of July next, at public auction in
Buffalo There are no better lands.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20

Two thousands houses have been built
in Cincinnati within three years, acc rd-
ing 10 an estimate in the Chronicle. The
ratio OF habtation, including building 0.
all kinds. is 6 ~. There has therefore,
been in the last three years an addition %
the population Of The city of thirteen f,o4-
sand inhabitants. The present popolan.a
may be set down thus: City within the IL
mits, 81, 900; Northern Liberties, 4,o10;
Fulton. 1900; Total $4,000. THIS IS
very good size; certainly for a city only
sixty years old. This spring Inc nunber Of
buildings commenced is unusually small.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-20

The Colt Votor System. Tie German
papers give an account Of n cxtra-raira-
ry extension Of the cold water system N
the person Of young woman II twcntr-
three years Of age, who for eileen ye.1.
had subsisred entirely on cold vale. a.
committee or physicians have been formed
TO investigate the case, which mas attracted
a great deal Of attention in Munich, where
the girl is residing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-20
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA

We would most respectfully call your attention TO the
paramount claims of individual though he has never
been fed or fatened at the public crib not entirely
known to fame. He is whose sterling Wing prnci
pies and varied requirements render him well WORTHY of
your entire confidence and support at the an
preaching election. We know that but
the sentiments of every who enjoys the pleasure of an
acquaintance with JOHN G.. Fulton, ESQ, as will be
evinccd, we doubt not at the polls may be well said
OF him, where most known there best Appreciated
Our object fellow citizens is address that portion of
the citizens of Augusta with whom perhaps Mr. Fulton
Will not have an opportunity of extending his acouan
lance to the election, and errone
Gus impressions which may arise during canvass with
regard to his course in the same.
We aude to the fact of his not appearing before o,
IN the character of public speaker addressing Won
courtesy towards those who canyassng for the same
Office and which is in conformity with proposition sub
United Off we mistake notl by Mr. Bell and acceded to
by the other candidates respectively, (allowing Mr.
Frazier the privilege of appearing the different pre-
cncs to vndcae his during the past session of
the Legislaturc) We regard Mr. Fulton as gentle
man OF fine literary atainments and we'll qualified to
shine in the public councils of his country Unambitious
of fame and retiring in his department. CATER receiving
his educaon) he selected the bone snew of all
eSsicns and callings namely that Of
state OF rural felicity to the turmoils of public life
He is not stranger, himself fellow citizens TO manual
labor, as his hardy hand will attest We hazard moth
ing when we say, that we believe he will not lose .
at the nearest precinct to his residence which fact
speaks more for him than any other which could sy
before you MANY VOTERS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-20

evil should be checked now. and the reduction be
slow and gradual, We might escape the consequen-
ces which time has inevitably in store for us UNI
der another policy. But, sir, far from expecting
this, look to an increase Of the disease. 1t APP
pears to me inevitable. universal madness has
taken possession of tue public mind. Within
the last four months have heard OF auguenta-
tons Of banking capital, proposed or'passed, to
the amount Of fifty millions OF dollars, and moro
am told are projecting; so that we may expect
to see this system continuing until it breaks and
falls from its own weghtand magnitude. la the |
present state Of things, the States all interest.
ed to increase the circulation of their own banks,
and prevent that Of their neighbors. Indeed, we
already symptoms Ut a war OF Legislation the
result of jealousy, by which they are attempting
to restrain the notes of banks in ether States from
passing within their limits.
This deplorable state Of things must yet get
worse and well might the Senator from Missou-
ri depict it in the ccors he did a few days ago,
He could not overcharge this picture--a picture,
sir, rendered more painful to contemplate, by the
RECOLLECTION OF our condition before the war was
| waged on the Bank oil the United States. For
sixteen years it regulated the currency of the
country with wisdom and success OF which
there is no parallel. VIZ threw it away, and we
see what we have got in its place. Sir, all the
projects of regulating and checking the excess Of
bank emissions by law, refusing TO receive at your
Treasury their notes Of a less sum than $50, will
, have no more effect than would have a buck
river to stop its current. And as to pushing
9 gold and silver iato circulation when you have
five hundred and fifty banks interested in gather
ing it all up, and supplying its place with their
$ notes, that is equally impractcable; cheap and
n dear currency never can exist together; the for
= mer always destroys the latter. Having no power
by the onsttution to Interfere directly with State
Legislation in this matter, see that the country
is destined to go through the scenes Of agita
4 ton and suffering which it did previous to thu
of time of the late Bank of the United States Ate
" the evils have come to height when they can M
10 longer be endured, we shall have another Nation
~ al Bank, and not until then. But submit if
es would not have been as well to have prevente
s. this state Of things two years ago. enquire
~ what good has been, or can be attained, by put
:, ting the People through this fearful trial FIv
OR SIN YEARS HENCE piR DC the time 10 get a
IL answer TO these questions"
p Thus the reader will see, what was Viii
OF Prophecy nine and dozen years ago, is Histor
We now. And never did the ''facts of real life
~ more ,triumphantly demonstrate the sagacity
, these eminent Statesmen. Inspiration from G
H. high, could only have more luminously for
'' told the miserable future than did the sagacity
wv these Statesmen foresee and predict the ruinous
as dency of Gen. Jackscn's war upon National Ban
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-20
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

Agreeable to notice, portion Of the Democracy of Au
gusa held meeting Friday the l4h inst At the A.
cademy in Wayncsborough
On motion, JACOB KoiNER called to the Chair
and SAM'L. B. BnowN appointed Secretary.
Capt Geo. Bay Tor having explained the object Of tho
meeting in few pertinent remarks, his motion, tho
Chair was requested to appoint committee Of three to
nominate Committee of Correspondence and Vigilance
for the Wayncsborough precinct.
The Chair thcrcupon appointed Geo. Baylor, jr. H.
NJ. Darnall and John b. Taylor, said committee The
committee, after retiring short time for consultation,
recommended through their chairman, the following
gentlemen said committee:
Casper Koiner, Jacob Koincr, David Koner, Henry
A. Harner, Sam'i Koincr, Abraham Frude, Martin
Koiner, Joseph Long James Clarke, JOS Brown. BENZ
Z. A. Wayland, Jacob Frye, Jos Morrison. Benjamin
Grove, Sam'I. Leaxc, VIM. Leakc, David ID. Koiner.
Michael A: Koiner Jacob Kser, Alcx'r Long, George
John Brooks, Emanuel kindly Elias Kindig, Benz. G..
Kindig Henry Kennedy, Atn; Wangcr, John Groves.
Groves, G. q. Miller, IL. L. Cup, Rchd. Terrili, b.
NJ Sines, John Koincr, VIVA. Gregory, Jacob Copenha-
Balslcy Jas Finley Jacob shrccse, Paul shreckhise,
Christian Koiner John Barger, Jos. G. Fellows, WIN.
g To Patterson Jos Gongway }9hn Kenady sen; David
Geo. Shaer, Sam'l Patterson, John Swisher jr VIM
Brown, Wan. Colwell, Sam'l: Kiser, w b. Sluscr, ia
cob Slower, Sam'l. McCune, James McCune, Robt Ter
rill David Foutz. G.. Barnhart, VIM. F. Cullins NJ l..
Alexander, Jacob Hdebrand, David Hildebrand, Geo.
Sckey, Jacob Hildcbrand, jr. S. B. Brown.
On motion of Geo. Baylor jr the following resolutions
adopted
Resolved, That all Democrats within the bounds of
the Waypcsborough precinct whose names not here
in added do consider themselves members Of this
Committee.
Resolved, That have implicit confidence in the
zeal, integrity, and political principles of WIN. TAy
LoR, Esq. Of Rockbridgc- we will all fair and
honorable his election to the 18th Con-
gress
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary and that tho
oaunton Spectator, Valley Star, Rockingham Register
and Sentinel of the Valley be requested publish them
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
JACOB KOINER, Charm.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-20
LOCOFOCO PROPHECY!
NOW LOOK ON THIS

LocoFoCo PROPHECY pS. WING PRoPHECY.-We
now propose, by way of contrast, to show what
contemporaneously was Locofoco Prophecy! Lis
ten to its grea; eXpounder the Washington Globe,
which, for so many years has commanded the
confidence of the entire Jackson, Van Buren Ben
ton Locofoco party, and which is still the ac-
knowledged organ of that party:
From the Washington Globe Of July l6, 1884.
awhile every part of America rejoices-while
every heart not enslaved to the scrub-arsocracy of
the paper systcm-wlIile every independent and
patriotic citizen exults in the recovery and resto-
ration of the long-ost gold currency-the West,
and all western citizens, have tho deepest and
greatest cause for proud eXultaton and manly re-
jocing at this propitious event. For, of all A
merica, the West is the part which needed most,
and will profit most, from the circulation of gold.
Happily, they have but few banks in the West,
and therefore need gold 20 carry aboa; agd IA s
elJI9Ag- Thar GREAT region will all carry gold in
preference to either silver paper, for it is light
er than silver and safer than paper. The land
Offices VIII become receptacles and reservoirs of
gold: whence it will be distributed to the coun-
try through the Government disbursements,
through the military, the surveying, and the Indi-
an departments; and wo to the officer, who hav-
ing received gold from the Government, shall pre-
sumo or dare to offer paper TO the soldiers or cti-
zens. Then great stream of gold will flow up
the Mississippi from N. Orleans, and difTuse it.
self all over the great West. Nearly all the gold
coinage of the New World will come to the Uni
ted States; for, all the coinage of the New Gov
ernments OF Mexico and South America, being
the coinage of rebel provinces, cannot go to old
spain, or to any OF her dependencies, and there
lore, will come TO the United States as its ua:u-
raj and best market. This will fill the West with
doubloons and half joes; and in eight or nine
months FROM this time. every substantial citizen
will have long silken purse, of fine open net
work, through the nterstices of which the yellow
gold VIII shine and glitter Then travellers will
be tree from the pestilence Of ragged, filthy, and
counterfeit notes. Every substantial man, and !
every substantial mans wife and daughter, will |
travel upon gold. The satellites of the bank a. |
lone, to show their servile subsection to their
lelge monarch. will repine at the loss Of paper"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-20
WIG VOTERS OF AUGUSTA

You see the efforts which are being made by
your opponents to bring out their whole strength
at the ELECTION ON THURSDAY NEXT.
Will you be less active-less concerned for the
success Of your principles! Cannot you, too,
afford TO give one day to your country9 Is there
nothing in the course pursued towards your fell
low-ci,izen. by the noble clique of Harrison
burg, to call forth your generous interest to see
him, at least respectfully sustained, in the fearful
odds against him. He is laboring among that
very people for the success Of your principles {;
and will you, can you, refuse to sustain him at
home No-no-we trust not-and if we are
to fall, as fall we may, under the outrageous
course of chicanery and Misrepresentation which
is pursued towards us-let at least fall gallant
ly, "with our backs to the ground and our feet to
tho foe."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-20

that he makes himself appear ''lsss exceptonabls"
than he really is; or in other words, than their
miserable misrepresentation wouid make him.
s. Even the .'sceno enacted" in bringing Mr..
Stuart into the field, does not escape their high
and honorable sarcasm--and the lowest and
most disgusting appeals are made to the prejudi-
ces Of the people. They are told that the Wings
Of Augusta despise them that they look down
upon them as ignorant "Dutch," sc.
Such, fellow.citizens, is the warfare waged a
gainst your candidate by the Harrisonburg clique.
What is to DO the issue of it, remains to be seen
but, whatever it may be, let us sec to it that we
do our duty. :.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-20
COMMUNICATIONS.
To the Editor of the staun,on Spectator,

Lexington. April liza, l843
received letter by the last mail from friend in
Staunon Informing that report has been there cir.
culaed, that in few remarks which submitted to tho
the Senatorial election that expressions s'erogd
ting from the character Of Aagusta''-that spoke "@
bridge al tie IanGs eS Augusta. i. sra;n ;.S;s
Since the reception Of the letter Of which the forcro
ing is extract have learned that this remarkable
fabrication found its way Staunton in letter written
from this places and therefore the story has all the
tcrnal marks Of certainty and dcliberaton.
Without knowing caring who is its author, avail
myself Of the earliest possible opportunity Of branding
equivocaon dodging beg leave add that nothing
fell from my lips which the most relentless malice coaA
unkind towards Augusta Or any one individual Of her
whole population.
In my remarks placed the claims of Rockbridse 70
the Senator, upon the sole ground, 'hat since the days
of Adam. Rockbrdgc never had Senator'-and in
this conncSon, spoke Of the evidences which posscs-
SEED Of the desire of Augusta to accord tho
Senator to her. These thoughts (accordng tho
best OF my memory,) drawn out into argument Of
bout hvo minutes, contains the substance Of all then
said.
should have been false every feeling of my heart.
if had uttered an onk;nd word towards people IN
innate association with whom during my whole life has
led TO respect and love. The the occasion
would have rendered it sill remarkable il had
dulged IN such language has been attributed
But very brief period had elapsed since had received
uncquyocal evidences of the desire Of
pie, to confer upon distinguished station in the
ellis Of the State and this feeling produced by this
Kindness had lost any of its warmth am kencd 10 the
vile reptile that sung the bosom which warmed into
| life.
The utter schood Of the charge does surprise me
so much, the contemplate stupidity which il mani
tests. There were more than hundred Witnesses
who heard on that OCCASION and whom the pititul
miscrcant he be not the vcrest that
ought to have known. would have stood up man. to
mark him through all future time, wicked deliberate
| and stupid caumnator.
would not, Mr. Editor, have dignicd this poor false
hood with notice in your paper If had not learned that
many believed it, and that had excited small degree
of personal unkndncss towards therefore beg OF
| communication n
paper and accept for yourself the
and esteem. G.. p. DORMAN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-04-20
MIR. WEBSTER

The Philadelphia United States Gazette has the
following paragraph respecting the Secretary oil
State
We learn that the Hon. Daniel Webster Ief,
with the President of the United States. on his
departure from Washington, his resignation of the
Office of'Secretary of State" to take effect on the
ilrst day OF May, previous to which he will return
10 Washington. We have reason to believe that
our information is correct, and that the President
Is looking towards Virginia Tor successor. Mr..
lazewell, or Mr.. Stevenson, is thought of but
PROBABLY some circumstances must be regarded
tlemen, among the numerous aspirants to de-
partmental honors.
Surely MIR. Gushing may expect place in the
Cabinet.
The Washington correspondent Of the Phadel-
phla U. ). Gazette states that Mr.. PRoFlTr has
been appointed full Minister to Brazil.