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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-07

.4Neric0n TIn.- Professor J.cL---
has sent TO The National Institute a, " hos' IN,
an ingo OF pure tin, which he had sx',. ashlns'on
10, of tin ore obtained in Jackson, N"Itsd from
compact lin ore of Jackson yields "a "sr ~. HE
pure Tin, and The ore as it is usually go, on, ol
was discovered by a geological survey ore
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-12-12
From the United States Gazette.
A Z TAG II II EN- Vt.

curious anecdOte related to US, with
name Of person, and place and the date OF the event.
which we shall repeat for the benefit ofthe rising
generation, who in their haste 10 carry their views,
may commit some mistake whose effect will be per-
manent.
Mr. Rhodes was the High Sheriff Of - county,
Massachusetts; and his good name inherited from the
father and cherished by the son, made him not only
popular officer, but rather wealthy as man.
Why MIR Rhodes had never go, married, the ladies
could not ascertain, though they talked the matter
and over very often; but almost an said there
must have been in his youth, Mr. Rhodes
thirty-fve, ut east,) which known only to
himself, and perhaps other.
Some disappointment said Miss Anna, young
lady who thought it wrong that gentlemen should be
disaPPointed; Some fatal disappointment
No, at ALL, said her nnidsn aunt, mot at all;
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-12-12

family occupy! Independently rich on farm of thirty
acres situation far more desirable any raonabe
man, than the Pomp and show which can be made by
thousands, Yet this is atiainabIe by all. Every man
can attain it, who is willing to practice like industry
and economy. CNewburyport Herald
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
CAUSE OF THE REVIVAL OF BUSINESS.

The New York Commercial Advertiser of Sa-
turday says -" The Improvement which has
taken place in the trade of the country may be
considered as the result, to great extent, of the
tariff of 1912. The protection afforded TO our
manufacturing interests at moment when they
were Suffering from the extreme depression OF
trade has been Of advantage not only to those d.
rectly concerned but to the other great interests OF
the country. 1t has furnished the agricultural In.
terests with a home market in the absence of a
Ponty Vi every country e' uIse3 hard PROTECT '-''"
Perhaps no better illustration Of the effect
thus produced can BE given than that afforded by
the article OF wheat. The crop OF the last year,
as is well known, was exceedingly large, and the
general expectation has been during the present
season that flour would decline 10 very low
price. More especially has this beeh the case
since The prospects Of the present crop have been
SO favorable. But the actual result has been d-
rectly contrary to this. The price OF wheat, with
out any foreign demand, has been steadily impro-
wing both on the seaboard and in the interior, and
is now from thirty to fifty per cent. higher than
the lowest prices of the spring. To what cause
can this be attributed
" Is 1t not the direct result OF an Improvement
in the condition of other branches of labor, by
which they are enabled to purchase more freely
and pay better prices %
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
CLAY IN PENNSYLVANIA

The signs from this quarter are truly encour-
aging. Every serious symptom of division, from
the efforts of the Antl-Masons, has disappeared,
and we may now expect to see the friends of a
Bank, Tariff and Distribution, in that State, pre-.
sent the Same Undivided front that they did in
1910. Wing meeting was held on the 18th in
slant, in Bedford county, at which il appears the
best feeling was manifested. The Bedford Indui.
rcr thus remarks, in speaking of this mee,ng:-
"The enthusiastic outbreak at the mention of
Mr.. CLAWS name, shows how deep and abiding
10 the determination Of the people to carry out the
purely American principles in the advocacy of
which he is distinguished, and give efficiency TO
the glorious victory of 1910, by still more bril-
liant achievement IN 1874. We are proud of
demonstration noble, founded as ii is In the fl
nest feelings Of the human heart-gratiiude for
the services of long tried servant, and sympa-
thy for the sufferings of toiling millions. 1t is
an earnest of what Old Bedford will do when
the time for action arrives
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
MEDICAL coLLEGE-RIcHMoNp.

The Richmond Medical College has struggled
through many difficulties, and is now, we hope,
placed on firm basis of usefulness. We rejoice
at its success, not merely because it is Southern
Institution, but because il affords Our Students
an excellent Medical education--certain,y cheaper
than can be found in the Northern cities. We
cordially agree with the following complimentary
notice from the Compiler, and hope to see crowds
OF Students focking TO this fountain of Medical
Faculty have been renfososa By
are now prepared zeaously to initiate he voung
aspran,s Into the various mysteries of the healinS
art Eng. moaning
we would call the attention of all who are
interested IN the prosperity of Southern Ipsttu-
uohs OF learning 10 the annual announcement Of
gu! Medical College, which appears in our adyer-.
Using columns of this day. fs1jA a suh;eo, nf
cohgratulation, that the Trustees and Facn,,u
have been enabled to secure the services of So
aoie ana accomplished professor for the chair of
Anatomy and Physiology, which has been vacant
Tor several months. The selection of Or. Jeffries
Wymah OF Boston, was aninfluenced by personal
leeing, and emahated entirely from a conviction
OF MS superior claims and ability, based upon the
most satisfactory testimonials. We have had an
opportunity OF reading letters from Professor John
-. w arreh and DIR. Holmes of Boston, and Prof.
Holbrook of Charleston; all or which furnish The
mos! hatterlhg testimony of DIR. Wyman's quali-
fcations. $3.50" 4"''i
ut will be interesting to the Medical Profess
sion 10 learn, that TO thorough KNOWLEDGE Of
Human Anatomy and Physiology, DR.. WVman
brings the reputation of an eminent comparative
Anatomst and Naturalist
"Ihis institution being AGAIN fnlIv or8ani,od,
with AN efficient and Jealous FscuIty. il 9resents
chains on the South for its patronage equal with
those oil our Northern Institutions and betweer
equals, we cannot doubt as 10 the selection which
stale pride and patriotism will promptly make.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
WHEAT-EARLY SOWING.

We understand that many oil the Farmers of
this county have determined to abandon the prac-
tice, which has prevailed extensively for years
past, of sowing their wheat so late as barely to
allow it time to vegetate before the winter sets in.
The practice was first adopted in the belief that
the Fly would thus be avoided, but experience
has shown that it is not always preventive
but even if it were it would still be questionable
whether the policy is good one, or ought to be
continued, for in order 10 avoid one risk the far
mer certainly encounters the hazard of two other
evils, either Of which is equally fatal to his
hopes-namely, %in,er-killing and rust. The old
method, therefore, of pasturing in the Spring, is
Perhaps after all, the best, (and certainly it is the
! least hazardous) remedy against the fly.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
NEW YORK DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

The account given Of the proceedings of this
body by the Albany Argus, it would seem from
what follows, was not exactly candid Instead of
of discord were exhibited from the start, which
finally ended in the secession from the Conven-
ton of several members. The facts here stated
ate furnished by the New York Herald;
The roll was read from the Albany Argus, and
alter IT was through it was decided that the dele.
gates should at onte hand in their CREDENTIALS
Then i, appeared that very few had any creden-
tials; only some 80 out of l2S having any thing
to show for their appointment. Those without
credentials were Called In derIsIon 'fRdckerites -,
who were galhered by the Regency, as mas al.
legged, to take snap judgment upon johnson, Cal
houn and the others.
motion that all whose seats were not contest
cd should retain them, prevailed.
A debate up the merits and poptl-
larity of Mr.. Van Buren--opened by one of his
friends who landed him very highly as the "avail-
able man. MIR. Taylor, delegate from New
y ork city, followed in opposition. Mr.. IT, said
Mr.. Van Buren, never had the popular feelings of
the Democracy with him-when elected governor
he was two thousand behind the popular vote, and
in 1910 he ran greatly behind his ticket and the
admitted strength OF the patty. Twas true, he
sadj that The Democratic press throughout the
Uhioh was In the hands of Mr.. Van Buren, il
was from his administration they had the last
succor, and ID him they cleave for renewal. But
to the great mass of the, people we must look for
popular feeing&''ahd," said he, sin this light
what do We behold @fahgllBg aid dscord pre-
yaing in every section Of The Uhion, as well as
in this Stale, and all upon the very question Of
Van Buren, no Van Buren,
He then went on to allego that artfu means
the sold battle armory," he said,) had been set
in motion TO secure his (Mr. V. B's.) rehomDa-
ion; and he referred to that Convention, appear
ng there by its own confession Upon tie atthori.
y Of only 9,0O0,to throw the Iasso over the $780,
200 Democratic voters of the State Of New York.
lie concluded his remarks by pressing the "Dis-
riot system" and then offered protest against
he acts of the Convention, and stated that the
igners of that protest would then withdraw from
he Convention, return 10 their constituents, and
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
JUNIUS ON THE TARIFF.

This is the third of series of Tracts by the
author of "1Ae Crisis Of the Country,''a pam.
phlet known TO all Wings who had to do with the
Iippecanoe conflict of Is4O We quote the sum.
ming up in the vfnaes all which, if we'll proved
is no small thing. The propositions shell out SO
plumpty that every one will doubtless wish TO see
theproy. Here they are
WHAT WE HAVE PRoVEb.
1t will probably be admitted that the following
things, among other things, have been estab.
lished:
l.. That the great bulk of the trade of this coun-
try is domeslic.
3 That buying too much in our foreign trade
mas been the cause OF all our commercial and cur
rency difficulties.
3. That it is impossible that such difficulties
should arse from the action Of domestic trade.
4. mat ILLS buying too much draws the specie
OUT OF the country, and undermines the currency
D. That the only way to prevent this buying
100 mach Is TO establish and maintain estric,ive
and protective policy.
T., That the only parties benefited by this i'm
mense injury 10 the country. are foreign Govern
ments, foreign manufacturers, and a few import
ing merchants among ourselves.
y. nat we can never have foreign trade pro-
ntable to Tue country. or otherwise than Injurious,
W., .nls Practce OF buying too much of foreign
nations be suppressed.
3. That the importance OF foreign trade is COM
monty over-rated, and that American scL.indepen-
deDce is more safe reliance.
.. That the products Of manufactures are cheap
ened, and the wages Of labor enhanced, by pro-
tective duties.
10. That both American labor and American
capital are victims of European capi,al and labor
on the platform Of free trade.
IL. That American freedom and independence
are pu, in jeopardy by our foreign trade as here
tofore conducted.
IL. That the entire controversy is between the
rights OF American labor and the claims of Eu-
ropean despotism.
ID. That we world in ourselves, and have
no need 10 desire or seek commerce with foreign
nations that will not render an equivalent for
what we bestow.
ID. That foreign trade, unreguIated, is compe-
tent to destroy both itself and domestic trade, and
that such is It's tendency.
Is. That domestic manufactures employ and
put into active and profitable vast amount
OF American capital, on which labor depends, and
tnat the greater the number and extent of home
manufactures, the better the chances Of labor.
i6. That the commercial systems Of Europe
are hostile 10 American interests, and require
counervailing regulations.
H. That British policy con,empIates the revi-
val OF coIohfat dependence on our part, and that
such is ths tendency of the actual system Of
trade between the two countries.
I9. That protective tariff is Indispensable to
our prosperity nation, and is truly patriotic
measure, equally important 10 all sections of the
and all classes Of American citizens, if
we except afeW importing merchants leagued
With agents Of foreign and hostile interests, who
are willing 10 make their fortunes on the ruins Of
great county. And sundry other cognate re-
uts, for which see the text
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
THE INSPECTION LAW.

captain of a New York vessel recently at
! Norfolk con,rived to eude the inspector and pet
out INTO Hampton Roads without pankinr up his
$40 and having his vessel inspected under the in
sPectoh lazy. MIR. Gayle, the Inspector, followed
him BY steam, however, overlook him and caused
him to fork over. This has caused quite a stir
among the Editors at the North, and some of Them
are very abusive OF the Inspector, dealing out cpl
thets as glibly as gambler would deal ou. cards:
Had the captain succeeded with his cunning plan
to get oil free, these same gentlemen would have
been wonderfully tickled, as they were, indeed. d
short time since; whon tho DnPttine paid the fee
through his foretop. o
The fact is, gentlemen, this Inspection Law
mas been adopted by Virginia, and she is going
10 adhere to 1t until the unconstitutional proceed
,ngs OF New YoTk be retraced as far as possible.
he people OF Virginia were not unanimous in
us adoption, but they will be Unanimous in lis
enforcement. The Journal, of Albany, asks:
how long will the people of New York submit
In silence to the preparation of such ouirapes and
indignltes! :" This question the Norfolk Herald
properly answers" Until the law of the Stare ~
New YORK which nullifes a law of the United
States, (under the Constitution,) passed for the
protection of the property of the citizens o. Vir
gina, is repealed, the citizens Of New York must
submit 10 have their vessels Searched before leay-
ing the waters Of Virginia, and to pay for doing
IL. u the law of Virginia is Unconstitutional
which is not SO clear, by the way as the Albany
paper wotild have us believe, what shall be said
OF that Of New York, which actually stays the
operation Of constitutional law of Congress- y,
Richmond Compiler.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

, HE ABOLITION NATIONAL CONVENTION met at
buffalo, In New York, on Wednesday week. in a
large tent, called the " OberIn Tent having been
originally used at Oberlin, by Mr. Finney, and
subsequently in other parts of Ohio, for religious
assemblies. The number of persons present ON
Wednesday was about 1900, including 800 ladies'.
Leicester Hing, OF Ohio, was chosen President.
among the Secretaries Mr.. Ray a colored
man, of the city of New York; A correspon.
Gent OF the Rochester Democrat says, There is
great deai OF talent IN this Convention. All the
most distinguished Abolitionists of the country
are present. Among them recognised Piefpont
iB5yfiey: Wright, (three poets,) Stewart, Stanton
Fessenden, Abby Kelly, Douglas, Renend, &c. -
, Among the other wild resolutions adopted by
, h motley assemblage, was one, which declares,
',al .'ie "a section OF the 9TH article of the Con
stltuion of the United States, (proyidinp for the
surrender of fugitive slaves,) is contrary 10 the
moral laws OF righteousness, aid they therefore:
nave Tho presumption to declare it I" as utterly
null and void, and consequently as forming no
part OF the Constitution Of the United States:
Whenever we are called upon or sworn to.sunnort
it, Ff0''
James u. BIrney Of Mchigan, and Thomas
MOTIFS OF ONO, were chosen Respectively candi-
dates, Tor the office of President and Vice Ptesi-
dent OF the United States. Twelve States bal
'otted, and the number Of votes taken was 49,
In conneXion with this subject, we Law the fol-
lowing paragraph froiO the :" New York Herald of
August Ia" before our readers-and must repeat
win The New Orleans Bulletin, that elf the
English commercial agents at the South, have re-
celscd the document, il is high time that the fact
were known, and proper and prompt steps taken
10 prevent the espionage from prooeodinss farto,
than it has,"
(From the New York Herald, Aug. l4.)
On late OCCASION, we mentioned the fact of
having within our graop a circular of the English
Government, directed TO all its agents in this
country, and signed by Lord Aberdeen, requiring
the most minute and extensive information i'm re-
lation to the blacks in the United States. The
announcement has created great deal Of interest,
and we have been called upon to publish the cir
cular. which is very vouminous. We afe not at
liberty to do so at present; but may mention that
not only that circular, but many others pointing to
The same result, contained in "Slaye Trade, !
Document No. 3" dated May 80, 1943. forming
part OF the instructions of Mr.. Fox, the British
Minister at Washington.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
THE JAMES RIVER AND KANAwHA.


We are sure we are not alone in being inspired
with new hopes, by the introduction Of steam
upon our canal, and by the bdoyant spirit of thp
speakers at the celebration of that occasion-that
we shall live 10 see the James River and kanawha
Improvement completed. The new and success.
tul mode of adapting the power of steam TO the ;
propulsion OF boats, points out the lock and dam
system, as being more eligible than that of canals,
and we anticipate that wherever the line of inn
provment can be made TO follow the course OF the
river this system will be adopted. This will be
a great saving in the cost of improvements, and
lnsomuch, raises the hopes of the friends of our
long projected James River and Kanawha scheme
This cost of its completon-he embarrassmen,s
OF the times-and the heavy debt of the State,
have for some time, forbade them to hope. But
the new feature which the question now assumes
gives them new encouragement. None deny the
advantages Of our middle route--iis avoidance of
the, Inclemency Of the winters, which interfere
with the Northern routes, and the insaubrty of
that by way of the Mississippi and tho Gulf.
Then we have the temptations in the advantages
OF James River reputation, in shipping The
staple articles of the middle States besides the
advantages of safe and commodious outlet to the
sea. Our Improvement, too, would present facili-
ties in Its continuous navigation and its freedom
from transhipmen,s and the heavy charges which
they necessarily incur Of the other routes:
We trust the day is not distant when the work of
damming and locking down the new River and
kanawha, or the Kanawha and some other stream,
shall be Unconstitutional Compiler.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
NATIONAL CONGRATULATIONS OF

IT, The Valley Star proposes District Con-
ven,ion Of its party friends, to meet at Harrison
burg on the 9Th of January, for the purpose of ap-
pointing Delegates to the National Convention,
which is to meet in Baltimore in May next, to
nominate candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency OF the United States. The Rocking
ham Register and The Shenandoah Sentinel, both
concur in the proposition, so that we presume it
may be regarded as the settled arrangement of the
party.
Ought no, the Wings of the District to be TAX
ing some steps for the appointment of Delegates
to their National Conventions There is time
enough, certainly--but we are not willing to see
mr. nnnnnenis Guido us in zeal OF prompttude in
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

PgNNsYLvANIA.-Unde a recently enacted law
OF this State lis three Canal Commissioners are To
be chosen oy Populat suffrage: Within the last
week, the two great OPPOSING parties bF rho STAT
held Conventions at Harrisburg TO nominate can.
didates for this trust, 10 be offered for the popular
suffrage. At the Wing Convention, Ner Mid
dleswarlh, Esq. was chosen President. The fol-
loving persons were nominated as The candidates
Tor commissioners Benjamin Weaver, Of Pitts
burg, VIM. Tweed, of Northumberland. and 81.
neon Guilford, Of Lebauon.-Nat. int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21
LAW SCHOOL IN STAUNTON.

The next session of Judge THoMpsoN's Law
School will commence on the Goth of November,
and continue until the Goth of March. The text
books will be Chiny's Blackstone, fuckers
Commentaries, Lorhax's Digest Of Real Property,
Lomax on Executions, Isl vol. OF Safke on Evil
dence, 1st vol. of Gritty on Pleading, Stephen on
Pleading, and Lubi Equity Pleading. Fee for
the session $50, payable in advance.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

From the Richmond VIII,
CANAL srEAMER-succEssFUL ExpER..

MENT.
The Steamer returned, "Wednesday night. about
8 O'Clock, from her experimental trip to LYNCH
burg. She left here last Thursday, proceeded lei
surely up, stopping at various points to make ar
engagements for regular trips, and to partake Of the
liberal hospitality every where pressed upon the
enterPrising projectors, by gentlemen residing
along the line. She reached Lynchburg on Sat-
urday evening-and was the subjec; Of wonder
and delight to The whole popalatiol-who crowd
ed upon her in such numbers, as to put her In per-
i'll. Tuesday morning. at 8 O'Clock, she set out on
her return and, altho' delayed much at several
points, in making arrangements for supply Of
wood, &c. for the future, reached the city We'd
nesday night. She came through in 80 running
hours-the time in which she will make the trip
regularly hereafter. If there were Uniform depth
of feet of water, she could compass the distance
easily in "a hours.
The experiment may be considered as decided
highest Importance to Virginia which has occur
red withinthe century. Indeed, the probable con.
sequences arc of incaculable importance. In tho
iirstpace, the rate of travel will be reduced fully
third. Freight on produce will speedily expe-
rience proportionate reduction. But the great
and not to be estimated benefit, is the certainty Of
the completion oF the James River and Kanawha
Improvement. BY dispensing with the tow path
and even the canal above tynchburg, the river
may be rendered navigable, by lock and dam, to
Covington. at no distant day, by means of the ac-
cruing tolls, and without further aid from. the
State.
The steamer started again last evening, on her
hrst regular trip. The more she runs. the stiff
ness OF the machinery is diminished, and the bet
Ter she performs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

TYLER VicToRIEs.-" See The conquering Hero
comes The Boston Courier says that no less
than six members of the present Legislature Of
Massachusetts, TALL Loco Focos1 have been ap
pointed to Offices of emolument under the United
States Government.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-09-21

Rerenue from Cusioms.-'rhe New York Jour
nal of Commerce says: "'Ihe amount of revenue
accruing at our Custom House during the current
quarter, will probably be larger than in any quar-
ter during the last FIVE years." 1t thus appears
(says the Baltimore Americanj that while our ex-
listing tariff is well adapted for projections, it an
swers most admirably for revenue also. &