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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

Tirginia and MassceAuseiis--ihe case r. Lsii-
rssr.-Mr. f. Cur, Police Officer Of this Bor-
ough, who was despatched to Boston with q re-
QUESTION from the Executive Of Virginia, upon
the Governor of Massachusetts, TO surrender to
him fugitive from justice, named George.Lat-
uler, returned yesterday, Mihout accomplishing
the object Of his mission. As We learn from Mr..
Guy, tho offender against our laws was i'm Boston
when he arrived there, and might have been APP
pretended, with the permission Of the Governor (;
but his excsllrncy found some constitutional loop
to hang d ooubt upon, and refused TO grant war
rant to apprenend the criminal, dis,nissing Mr..
Guy without any other satisfaction than the prom
ise TO give his for refusing the warrant, III
u letter to tho Governor Of Virgiuia.-NoyJo&
Herald.
This affair will be rather an unpleasant one for
Gov. Mcdowell, at tho very tlreshhold of his
term. lie viii hase un opportunity, however, to
show his fidelity to Virginia and the South on a
subject with regard to which there has been some
speculation as to what course he would pursue
While we regret that unpleasant a controversy
is perhaps the FIRST matter that will command his
official notice, we have no kind of doubt that he
will prove himself equal to the emergency, and
will vindicats ably the rights and interests of tho
State.-Rieh. Gimp.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12
GEORGIA.

The Legislature OF this State, having passed a
new tax bill in aid Of its Treasury, was 10 adj
journ on Monday, the 2Gth ullino.
The Wing members Of the Legislature held a
meetn. at Milledgevile on the night of Friday,
the 23d ultino, at which, besides adopting unan-
mously the preamble and resolution. Of the mi
norlly of the Committee on the state Of the Re-
public approbatory of the conduct OF Senator Ber-
rien In the United States Senate, they recommen-
dsd call on the Wing party of Georgia to as
semble in Convention at Milledgcvlie on The 3rd
Monday in June next. and appointed committee of
i've persons TO prepare and publish address to
the people Of the State in exposition of its public
concerns, and explanatory Of ilie proceedings Of
the Legislature. The committee consist OF Mes
srs. Toombs, Sayre, Stephens, Foster and Craw-
ford.-Naf. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

FACT FOR OUR PRESENT LEGISLATURE Mime
men, from the vicinity Of kanawha G. II. the o.
ther day, met in village for the transaction of
business; when it was done, and the legal insru-
ment presented for their signatures, behold, not
one OF the nine could read or write!
"A suggestion 10 the Committee o, Schools and COL
eyes, wrich is notc charged WiM tile duty of bring
ing in a 6Hjor establishing system IF Primary
Schools. That the proceeds from the sale Of de-
linquen, and forfeited lands be appropriated 10 the
purposes OF education in the counties in which
said lands lie; and that tax of two dollars be
laid on each marriage license, to be added to the
school fund in each county where collected
What more appropriate tax than this 1t would
be cheerfuly paid, and ,!,ere need be no cost for
collection, as it would be paid to the Clerk Of the
county with his fee. This would make the cost
OF a marriage license only three dollars. 1t
would remind every man, in the beginning, of his
obligation 10 educate his children.
Rana,vha Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12
IMPORTANT DECISION.

The Circuit Court Of the United States, Chief
Justice fancy and Judge Heath on the bench,
have decided that the insolvent Laws Of the State
Of Maryland have beCa entirely repealed and an
nuled by the passage OF 'be Bankrupt Law, and
that discharge under them, granted under APP
plca:ions made since the Bankrupt Law went
into effect, will not avail to exempt the person Of
a defendant in whose favor it has been granted
from arrest upon capias ad soiigaciendun issued
out Of the Circuit Court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

SAD CALAMITY.-The Madison (Indiana) Ban
ner, of late date, says :-"On Wednesday
night last, the Westinghouse of Mr. Henderson
Bell, in Graham township in this county, was
burnt, and his sister, and Child four years old,
persisted in the flames Mr.. Bell himself was so
severely injured, that he died on Sunday night
and two others of his children yet deemed to
be in a critical situation. AT the ime the family
were awakened, the FIRE had made such progress,
that the roof was about TO fall and they could not
escape. And thus have persisted three perhaps
five, members OF u respectable and much respec-
ted family"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

STATE GOING INTO LlQUIDATioN.-Governor
Ford, of Illinois, i'll his Inaugural Address to the
Legislature, speaks in the most Responding terms
of the financial condition of that State. The
only means of paying the debt interest," he says,
is by direct taxation, and that it is impossible 10
resort TO thai frotn the utter inability Of the in
habtans of the State 10 sustain it.. He describes
every thing as in the most desperate condition.
There is no circulating medium, and the nccessa-
ries of life are procured by the inhabitants
through the medium OF barter. He regards tie
only alternative left to be go into liquidation,
and give up the property of the State to the hold
ers of the bonds. This is the first declaration OF
Bankruptcy On the part Of sovereign Stale.
Ikfiadeiphia Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12
~ "1zre is a storm brepingn slf-nfadis,

~ "IHere is a storm hewing" e(I-Madso-
Man. ''Mr. Tyler's man John Jones'" man paid
visit TO these parts the other day to procure sub
schptioDs for that luminous sheet the Madsonian.
In certain place not hundred miles FROM
Petersburg and not thousand miles from The
spot at which the ApPomattox joins the James
River, this 'private and confidential gent o. JDo.
Jones, gave certain functioDaries of the Govern
meni to understand that if they did not contribute
TO The support Of the Madisonian by subscribing
to it, they would ntrt Spring find out that the
Government had no further use for their seryi-
ces."
This, we take it, is the "storui" which John
Jones says is "brewins Ftfsrsburs Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12
THE MANUFAcTuRE OF SALT.

We are pleased 10 see that the manufacture Of
Salt, from the pure rock, is going in this neigh.
boThood. Mr. Kendall, an en.erprising gentle
man from New Hampshire, has established
Sail MI in this county, which will enable him
to supply the farmers and others of the Valley
with an article superior TO any imported.
We have visited Mr.. kendall's mill about
mile from town, where beautiful specimens were
shewn us. The Rock is brough. to this country,
in IFS original state, as taken from the earth, and
ground 10 any fineness required. This Mill has
been in successful operation for a month. and will
certainly prove to be very important enterprise
to the Valley of Virginia.
There is no other Mill Of This kind south Of
Massachusetts. Mr.. X. believes that he is the
first person who ever introduced the manufacture
of salt from the rock in this country. lie will
receive as he certainly deserves the patronage Of
the public IVinchester Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12
Fless.-On the 2sd ult., the valuable Mills orc

FIRGs.-On the Odd ult., the valuable Mills one
gpile west of Clarksburg on West Fork river be-
longing TO Mr.. James A. Duncan of that place,
were entirely consumed by fire. The fire origi-
mated in the carding room, from an old stove pipe
The loss is estimated, by the ClaIksburg Scion,
at $4,000. No insurance.
On the 18th ult., the dweling-house Of Mr..
Samuel Jackson, in Middletown, Marion county,
in this State, together with all his furniture, was
destroyed by fire. The fire, we understand from
the paper published in that place. originated from
the curtains round bed, which were accidental
ly set OH FIRE will! candle.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12
THURSDAY. JANUARY -. 1913.

~ The annunciation Of the intended with
drawal from Congress of the able and estimable
Representative of this District, has, as we an,ici
patel, been received by our political friends
throughout the State, and elsewhere, with warn,
expressions Of regret. The following is from The
National intsi'igencer on the subject;
''Ihe Hon. ALEXANDER Fl. III. STUART, a menu
Der of Congress from the seventeenth Congress
sonal district Of Virginia, has addressed letter
to his constituents, in which he declines being a
candidate for reelection. We receive this infor-
nvtiOn, as that Of similar determination of the
Hon. GEO. w. SUMMERS, with deep regret for
we had looked forward with interest to their re-
naming in Congress, not only for the sake of the
share which they would have taken in its future
deliberations, but for the benefit Of their sterling
example to the rising generation of their own
State ia particular"
The New York Tribune says
"Hon. ALEX. III. IL. STUART, Member Of Con-
gress from Virginia, one Of the ablest and no
blest OF that body, declines a reelection. We
trust his District, unless it shall be smothered
under load of loco-focoism i'm the appor-
ionment, will decline TO excuse him, but elect
him at any rate. Such men will be too few at
best in tile next Congress-"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

SUDDEN DEATH.-'The Baltimore Patriot an
nounces the death Of the venerable and highly es-
teemed DIR. Nathaniel Potter, late Professor in
the University cf Maryland. He died suddenly
yesterday morning by strangulatiou, brought on
by severe coughing, To which he had been subject
for some time. On the preceding day he seem
iDgly enjoyed his usual hea lth, and Was attend.
ing TO the duties Of his profession.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12
The Little End of Modification.

A"S AStfe INN " A'bHJscH1fop'
"WIsE MEN oy THE Wcst-The Bankrup,
Law is as dead as King Henry the Eigh.h-and
no mistake. Congress may save itself the
trouble and time Of repeating it-snd The learned
Judges may cease botbering their brains abou,
nice points involved in questions of Bankruptcy
Twelve Wise thn of tie Utst have settled the
whole question now and forever. Logan county
is the honored section of terra frma wherein these
twelve live, and whose grateful soil supplies them
with the staff Of life. Hcnceforth, Logan county
is distinguished above all counties, and the names
of her wise men will be handed down for very
considerable lime-there is no telling how long.
They are Incompatible, and in their way, very
hard to beat. But let them be heard and while
they speak, let the Judicial World keep silence !
Compiler.
At a mes,ing of the Justices Of the Peace for
Logan County, held on the Sd Monday of NO
vcnber, al the Court House, the following rcso-
luton was unanimously adopted
1--WE the undersigned, Justices of the Peace in
and for the County of Logan, earnestly believing
that body Of men, can dissolve con !.
tract solennly entered nto do hereby declare
that we will pay no attention 10 the Bankrupt
Law, as far as regards voluntary bankruptcy, in
the performing Of our duties as Magistrates, bu,
will give judgments and executions against sue h
the same as if such law had never passed salts
fed as We are that such law is only calculated
to encourage dishonesty. promote fraud, and
spread corruption our people and land
Anthony Lawson, VIM. IIenchman,
James r. Christian, Henry Farley,
Crspin S. Stone, John Hill,
VIM a. DIn2ess, Joshua Butcher,
Fran Ellis, David Mounts,
John Cook, Joseph Straiion.
hereby certify tina: the above is true copy of
the original. Given under my hand this 10Th
December, 1912. A. LAWSON, jr. P. NJ.
At Logan e. II. Va.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

The Charlottesville Republican states that
"Millerism" is beginning TO excite some atten-
ton in that vicinity. Mesmerism, we under
stand, q short tine ago, was all The rage. Won
Ger how Normcnsrn would do.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

body Of negroes, about forty strong, lately
pundered some citizens in Arkansas, and then
set out for some province in Mexico. This news
being conveyed TO the Cherokee Indians, then 10
council, company Of men under command Of
Capt John Drew was draughled to pursue them.
Capt. ID. is a bold daring man, and says he viii
pursue them into the heart Of Mexico If IT be-
comes necessary.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

A resolution has passed both branches of the
Illinois Legislature ins'ructing tie delegation Of
the State in Congress to vote for the immediate
repeal of the bankrupt law. 1t passed the lower
house by vote Of IOl 10 IL.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

Georgia.-Gov M'Donald has vetoed the bill
which lately passed the Georgia Legislature for
laying of the State into Congressional districts,
in conformity to the act Of Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

Maj. Richard Pollard, of Albemarle, has been
nominated as the Democratic candidate for the
State Senate. in that district, by Convention
Gently held at Lovingston, and has accepted the
nomination.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

We learn from the Wing that, Governor Nc
DOwELL arrived at Richmond on Wednesday (the
4th,) and entered Immediately upon The discharge
Of his Executive functions.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12
MIR. CLAY NEW ORLEANs.

The great Statesman Of the West had quite a
,riumphai entry into New Orleans. He was es.
corted in his approach to the city by fleet of
Steamboats,, and his arrival asgreeted by multi
tudes of the population in the most enthusiastic
manner. The incidents attending his entry are
said TO have made it the most brilliant pageant
that has ever been witnessed in New Orleans.-
The N. o. Tropc says:
1--WE feel that we wholly incapable of pre-
sen,ing any thing like correct view of this great
and enthusiastic outpouring of the entire popua-
ton of whole city, and we would feign con6de
the duty to ADLER hands. But from the moment
the procession moved from the landing, up to the
time when MIR. Clay was Sc, duwn at his lodg-
ings, the route presented scene such as is rare
ly witnessed in any ordinary lifetime. Every
street through which the procession passed, was
crowded to suffocation, literally crammed and
choked up with dense mass of people anxious
to do honor to the talents, genius and patriotism.
OF one whose name and fame, is part and parcel
Of the common glory of the country. Every
window and balcony within the range of the route
of MIR. Clay, was filled with the beauty of New
Orleans, and thousands of the lovely maids and
marons of the city showercd with their smiles,
blessings and benedictions upon him whom a
whole people delight to honor
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

deduction 9f Postnge.-A meeting Of the Post
masters Of the principal cities in the Union wac
held recently at Washington, to confer with the
Post-Ofhce Department, and the two Committees
of Congress, on the subject of a reduction of
postage; and il is understood that the Postmaster
General will recommend the reduction, provided
Congress will make provision for any deficiency
OF revenue which may be produced by it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

Annual deficiency, SIS,g3O
LIABIbI TIES.
James River e. Ksnawba Company
bonds guaranteed by the State, @I,4OO,O0O
Old James River Company divi-
dends annually guaranteed by the
State, $40 shares equal TO
capital Of 10000
I,5I2,000
Subscriptions to Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road Company, i,36o,52
2,e72,52O |
7,4C9,l66
psb,s and liabilities Q. tie
T. C"nmon0 cath, 9lc,25f6e6 .
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

VIRclNIA.-The following statement Of the
debt, and liabilities of tho State of Viz
ginia is copied from the late Report of the Com
Intteo of Finance:
DEBT OF THE STATE
Certificates issued for loans, (inteI.
nal improvsment,) $685. 9o
Balance of appropriations unexpen-
ded, (internal iniprovement,) 1919
Debt created for subscriptions to banks, 45O,lO7
War debt, per cent. S3l9.OO
- - 24,039
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

The Democratic members Of the Missouri Leg
islature have nominated Martin Van Buren, for
the Presidency and Richard NJ. Johnson for the
Vice Presidency. They recommend, however, a
National Convention, to be held at Baltimore, on
the 4th Of November, TO which they have appoin-
ted delegates, and express willingness 10 abide
by the decision Of that Convention.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

Tine investigation Of the Somers affair is still
progressing Capt. Mackepzie's Statement, is
fully sustained by tho Witnesses examined.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12
Total deficiency,
$7,759,SIo

DSeuSs--Heiu ny EAeCIuN6
against Internal improve
menl fund, 100000
Deduct-State Stock held
by Board Of Public
Works, 1926
Deduct-sinkng fund, 6s,330
S5O,646
S7,4O9, loo
Available assets TO meet the annual liabilities
OF the State:
Bank stock held by the
Treasury 2i,493 shares,
yielding at per cent.
annual revenue, 1882
Do. held by Board Of Pub
Tic Works, 5000
2Sl shares Old James Ri
yer Company stock at
80 per cent. $500
All other works Of internal
Improvement, 7I0S
Loan to Valley Turnpike
Company secured by
personal security and
Lien on the road, 1900
Estimated receipts from
taxes and ordinary
sources 652,5oo
Bonus on bank capital
annually, 1922
s72,oSO
OF the public debt,
l,S65,3oo is at per cent. 6a,265
$4,000 :. 81 1861
$4,000 " 1880
5,699,566 q Z" 34l,974
$7,iO9,i66 133, 800
Probable expenditure found
cd on the estimates for
1913, $4,000
SoO,0GO
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

Flour in Richncnd 81 6.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-12

FRIDAY, Jan. 6.
The House was engaged in discussion upon
the receipt of Wheeling money for taxes. From
the votes taken it would that there is no dis
position 10 interfere with the law as il now
stands.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-10-28
WORK OF TIE TARIFF-Tbere

WORK OF THE TARIFF.-There
never was a measure of public policy
which SO effectualIy indicated Itself
from the assaults OF its opponents, or so
iully justified the most sanguine nntic;.
patlons OF its friends. as the Who ia
riff has done within the brief period Of
Is or l6 months, which have e,ansed
since Its adoption. When l. fir went
into operation, every interest OF the
country was acknowledgements rec was
lang1IshIng, agriculture without reward,
manufactures without announcement.
labor without employ ment, enterprise
dead, and hope itself fast yielding 10
despair. Look at the magical change
which IN little more than twelyemonIh
the Wing Tariff has effected! Confi>
dence has suddenly revived-enterprize
marches boldly forth in her old tracks
or already seeks new ventures -manu-
lectures are thriving most abundantlv-
agriculture rejoices in an IMPROVING
home market-and the sails OF com
merCe are distended by fresh and favor
ing gales. This IS no mere fancy sketch,
lhere are facts at haRd 10 prove. The
public securities Of our State and Ma
lional Governments have advanced some
10, some 25, some 80, and some even
iOO per cent. within the last year. The
exports OF cotton goods from January
LIST, 1912, was IL, l75 packages. From
January LIST, to September LIST, 1913, il
amounted 10 26,575 packages. This
large export, says Hunts Merchants
Magazine, for October. has exhauted
stocks and stimulated a great activity
among tho manufacturer, many Of
OF whom work double time. The OK
tract at the head Of this article. from a
Georgia paper, shows how this incrers
ed activity among the manufactures at
the North, and the consequent improve
ment Of the home market as benefrting
the Southern planters. Add as TO com.
merce, the revenue accrued OF the port
OF New York, for the third quarter Of
the present year, is S4,484 900 againsl
81 ,8yS,i7S received ia the third quar-
ter OF the present year.
Are not these facts conclusive to the
beneficial workings Of the Protective
iariH upon every interest Of the coun.
ryf Can more complete demonstra-
ION b. offered Of the excellence ofthis
ROWING measure Of Wing policyg-l
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-10-28
BRASS KETTLES.

The journal Of Commerce. the most devo'ed nd
vucai- Of Free Trade ia the North, undertook. n
W days ag :. ring the chsnges brass ke,Iles.
and delight q, free trade music did they make.
cording TO the editors conceptions.
The tariff imposes n duty Of IL cents the i'm
ported kettles aud the Journal of Commerce assert
ed that NOW every woman ~ho buys brass kei-
tie pays dollar for every g pounds To our fri
,end(he manniaciurer) just as really and truly rs IL
his coecioe authorised To call up.,n her for IT,
In reply G, this. PHELPs. DODGE & Co. al N. ".
have addressed note 10 the C.'urier & Enquirer.
in whIrh they say;
As we are interested. m the mnnufacinse and
sale OF the article. We beg leave To slate what no
secret 10 those at all acquainted with the subject
that Brass Kettles of American manufacture. OF equal
quality any ever imported. now selling the
same price that English soil! AT before the las
Tariff went into operation. and thai the Only effect
Of the protection OF ~ eehis per pound secure
to our country n branch Of manufacturers which
would othorwIse be entirely monopelized by for
eignen. So much for the brass kettles and the
tariff"
Thus was the noise knocked cut Of the Journal
ofCommerce and its free trade brass kettles; but
The friends Of protection have since been ringing
the American Tariff Kettles ib the editors ears. un
Ill he is fairly stunned with the din. He will moi
ring brass keille" again in a hurry,