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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10
CLAY IN PENNSYLVANIA.

An immense meeting Of the friends of Harry
OF the West took place at Lancaster, (Pennsylva-
nia,) last Saturday. The Philadelphia Inquirer
says: thousands and thousands were in attcn-
dance. The turnout surpassed anything of the
kind that has been remembered in that county
for years. The real yeomanry of the country
were there The spectacle was magnificent one
The feeling was cordial and enthusiastic in the
highest degree"
Pennsylvania is as certain for Clay, in 1914. as
Kentucky. The people of that State never had
any confidence in Van Buren,. They refused to
vote for him as Vice President; and like Ohio
and Georgia, never voted for him as President
As he Is to be the candidate of The Democracy,
the people are going for Clay with perfec, rush.
buchanan, it is supposed, could arrest the tide, if
he were the Democratic candidate. But there is
no chance of this--and it is very great mistake
10 suppose that he could carry the State. He is
not popular, and never was. Colonel johnson is
the strongest of the Democratic candidates but
he is passe, and what's more, is doing all he can
for Clay.
Put down the keystone for Harry ofM Hesn
n. Wing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10
FROM THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI.

Tho editor of the St. Louis New Era has been
shown letter from Mr.. Miller, agent for the u
nlted States at Council Bluffs, giving full de-
tail Of the battle between several hundred Of the
Sioux and Pawnee Loups, at the village of the
latter. The battle commenced early i'm the morn
ing and lasted till IL M.-the great object of the
assaing party being get possession of the horses
belonging to the Pawnees, and of the latter to
protect them. 1t is said that that three hundred
horses were taken by the Sioux and about forty
shot down. The Pa@nees are said to have lost
many lives by venturing from their lodges for the
purpose of securing scalps whenever they saw a
Sioux Indian fall. They thus became marks for
their enemies, and were shot down whenever they.
appeared in view. The number of Sioux Indians
killed is not known; the Pawnees represent that
there were plenty" Both parties carried of
their dead. The official despatch does not state
how many of the Pawnees were killed, but it is
ascertained that the number was fo,fy-sir. Had
1T not been for assistance rendered by another
bard of Pawnees, the loss of life would have
been even greater.
II IS said that the several bands of the Pawnees
were to meet in council TO determine what should
be done In order to protect themselves from their
enemies. The Sioux manifested hostile dispo-
silon TO all The tribes in that quarter, and they
can only be secured against their incursions by
the location of one or two military posts to keep
them in check.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10
FROM HAYTI.

The Jamaica Despatch of the 18th July, receiv
ed at Philadelphia by late arrival from Kings
Ton, contains the following paragraph:
"By an arrival from Hayt we learn that
French Admiral, with five ships, comprising two
ifties, a sloop of war, brig, and schooner, had
arrived there. The precise object Of this visit is
not generally known; but, coupling il with late
transactions there, but little doubt can be entertain
ed on the subject. We are aware of the fact Of
France having been solicited 10 take Hayti under
her protection, or, in other words, the Hayten
are wishiul to return TO their allegiance; and we
know that dispatches were sent 10 France some
time ago by the French commander-in-cbief in
these seas for instructions. By the treaty with
France, Hayt is bound to pay heavy sum for
her independence and, if we mistake not, she is
about to pay the penalty Of the bond. One of the
ff'ies will be down to-day, when probably we
shall hear more about it,"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10
ASS ASSlNATION OF THE
POSTMASTER GENERAL

We regret to state that most painful occurrence
took place yesterday board the steamboat
Georgia, of the Baltimore and Norfolk line. 1t
appears that the beat on her passage to Baltimore
took on board at Old Point Comfort several pas
sengers, among them the Hon. Mr.. Wckiile,
Postmaster General, his two daughters and Sc
veral other persons, and young man named j..
Mclean Gardner, son of Col. c.. X Gardner, of
Washington city, formerly First Auditor of the
Post Office Department.
During his stay at Old Point the conduct Of
MIR. Gardner was remarked by the visiters as of a
very singular character, and the belief was gene
rally entertained that he was laboring under men
tai dcrangement--a belief which strongly
concurred in by Mr.. Wcklile himself, with
whom he had several times been in conversation.
About half past one o'clock yesterday, when the
passengers were summoned to dinner, Mr.. Wick
life, who standing on deck, offered his arm
to the ladies who were with him, and while in
the act of so doing, Gardner, without any prev-
Gus intimation, suddenly sprung at Mr.. Wlckliife,
and aimed powerful blow with clasp knife at
his breast. The blade of the knife struck the
right breast bone with much force, and traversed
the bone without, it is believed, injurng the
lungs, or making deep incslon. Lit. Bradford,
of the u. s. NJ, standing close by, instantly
seized G. in the act of making a second blow al
Mr. WicklifIe, and prevented his design. The
knife was Immediately taken possession of by
Lieut.. u. and Gardner placed lii confinement.
Remedies were Immediately applied to Mr.. Wick
LIFFE's wound, and on his arrival at this city, he
was attended by Professor Smith, who, we are
happy to learn, entertains the opinion that the
wound is not dangerous. Immediately on the ar
rival Of the boat, Gardner committed TO Jail.
Bait. american, Cd .9uguSt.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

AwrUL.-Deaths by Lightning.- after
noon was week, during the prevalence of thun-
derstorm, Mrs. and Miss Gibson, wife and daugh-
ter of MIR. Samuel Gibson, Of Albemarle, were
struck and simultaneously KILLED by lightning.
MIR. Gibson himself was also seriously injured
by the shock, being Knocked down and out of the
door in which he was standing. Being thrown
into the rain it is supposed saved his life. He
was seriously injured however, and has been
splitting blood since the accident. A pet partridge
IN the room, was also killed by the fluid. A more
affecting scene than his family presented after
The occurrence of this accident, cannot well be
imagined. How inscrutable are the ways of
Providence !-Rockingham Register.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

TRIAL FOR MuRDER.-Geo. W., Carter b.,
Benz. W., and James G. Ford, 6 brothers and
their uncle,) were arraigned before an examining
Court at Madison Courthouse, last Thursday
was week, charged with the murder of Joseph
Back, about weeks since. The particulars of
the horrld affair have been heretofore published.
The three brothers were remanded back for farther
trial, and their uncle was discharged Counsel
Tor The prisoners, VIM. Smith, Jas. II. Hill, j. G.
Gibson, William r. Gibson, and Geo. Pannell,
Esqr's. For the Commonwealth, a. II. Blakey,
and John 5. Barbour, Esqr's. The final trial of
these men will come on a, the October term of
the Madison Court. They all have families; and
the unfortunate Back whom they killed, left a
wife 10 whom he had been married about year.
Nottingham Regisier.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10
TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF GEN. HARelsoN.-

RIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF ZEN. HARRISON
The following interesting occurrence is related in
the St. Louis Republican Of the 25th July:
The steamers Republican and Nodaway arrived
here yesterday. having on board the tribe of Wy
andots, consisting of 630 men, women and chill
dren, moving from Lower Sandusky, in the State
of Ohio, to their new home which they have Sc
lected the Kansas river, near the western from
tier of the State. They in good health and
appeared cheerful.
Many of the braves with Gen. Harrison
during the last war, and boast of their proves at
the battle of Fort Meigs. They entertained for
the memory Of the ''White Chief" the highest
veneration, as is evinced by Sie following affect
ing incident, which was related to us by Captain
Claghorn, Of the Nodaway: Before the boat
reached North Bend, the principal chief requested
Capt. Claghorn to have the ''bg gum loaded,
and as the boat ncared that hallowed spot the
chiefs and braves silently gathered upon the hur-
ricane roof, and formed in line fronting the rest
ing place of their departed chief The engine
was stopped, and the boat was suffered to drift
with the current. AS they passed the tomb they
all uncovered, and gently waved their hats, IN ST.
lence--and after the boat had passed, and the re-
port of the cannon had died away, the chief
stepped forward, and in an impressive manner,
exclaimed, Farewell, Ohio and her Brave :"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10
PnINrgns' OursrANpINe AccouNrs.-A lhon

Printers OUTSTANDING AccoUNrs.-A thou
sand such accounts, at ten dollars each, amount to
ten thousand dolars--a handsome sum these
times, were il all collected. The same number,
at five dollars each, amount TO five thousand dol
lars. Should not, then, every subscriber to a pd-
per--to do as re would be done by, and thus full
fill the golden rule--cancei at once his printers
account, be it more or less, that he may not be
one OF the thousand, or the one hundred, or even
the fifty, who may think that because the debt is
small it is Of little consequence TO the printer
This is no dun--but the statement Of question in
equity, for tho solution Of none else but those
whom II may concerD.---IHe Fraternity.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

SENATOR BAYARD.-Some of our contempora-
res have fallen into an error in supposing that
State of Delaware is likely TO lose favorite Sc
nator. The Hon. Richard IL Bayard still resides
in his native State, and still retains his seat in the
Senate of the United States His brother James
a. Bayard, Esq. the late District Attorney, for
the State of Delaware, has removed to New York.
for more extensive sphere of professional prac-
tIce, in which we not only hope, but expect he
will be successful. We take pleasure in correct
irg this erroneous impression, for the friends of
sound principles throughout the country could i'll
afford TO spare such Senator as Mr.. Bayard,
from the councils of the Republic.
Phiiad. u. S. Gaz
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

FRoM FLoRDA.--We have conversed with an
officer Of the army lately from Florida. There is
nothing important in the Territory more than
what has already been published in our columns
Billy Bowlegs is now the dominant chief, being
a nephew Of old Micanopy. What few Indians
remain in the Territory trade freely with the whites
and have passed some severe laws among them.
selves against stealing cattle, hogs, or otherwise
interfering with tue rights of the citizens.
SaDannah Rep.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

SCoTCH DEPUTATloN TO AMERICA.-We learn
by letter from Robert Baird, dated London June
22d, to the N. y. Observer, that the seceders from
the established church in Scotland, are about TO
send delegation to this country for pecuniary
aid. DIR. Baird had first returned from visit to
Scotland where he surprised TO find the sece.
ders, now organized as "The Free Church of
Scotland" numerous and making such pro-
gress. Already 40 pastors mad given up their
places, and he thinks the number Of eongrega-
tons will soon reach 700. The Wesleyans and
other Independents in England render them friend
]y aid. Upward of a million of dollars had been
subscribed in the Kingdom to enable .hem to
build churches, found Seminary, &c. But
much more is needed. Some 80 young men are
preparing for the ministry, which is deficient in
numbers. DR.. Baird says
be sent to the United States in the autumn, say
go, but ii is likely that DR.. Cunningham will be
one. Perhaps Mr.. Guthrie may accompany him.
have pleaded hard that DR.. Chalmers should 60
But he is too much needed at home at this con-
juncture, and is withal too old, in his opinion, to
cross the Atlantic. Whoever go, however, am
sure they will receive a welcome by all the Pres
byterian family of churches, and also by those of
other denominations. And venture to predict
that the Congregationalists Of New England will
not be behind any in point of libefaity.
Yours truly, r. BAIRD"
The Synod of Canada, in conDexion with the
Church of Scotland, have resolved that no action
is necessary on their part in reference to the re-
cent Secession, other than TO express their deepest
sympathy .-NeWarh Daiiy .4dU.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10
ICE MOUNTAIN in HAMPSHIRE COUNTY.

The existence of an Ice mountain in Hamp-
shire county in this State has long been known to
the inhabitants Of this neighborhood, and it has
been the subject of much speculative inquiry on
the part Of the curious. A description OF ii has
lately been published in "Sillman's Journal Of
Science" work edited by Professor Sillman,
which is devoted to the dissemination Of intelli-
gence upon the various phenomena of our country
and the spread of science generally. The article
states that the mountain sis composed Of rocks
and rises some seven or eight hundred feet, con-
stituting pa; If a ridge. The mountain surface
is mode up of red sandstone, and upon removing
tho stones 10 the depth Of a few inches, masses
of ice are found at midsummer, even during the
most oppressive seasons, permanently preserved.
A thermometer introduced among the cavities Of
the rocks sank below 40 degrees, and would have
gone lower had it remained. During recent
winter, cavity about four feet below the surface
was opened, and filled up with snow. 1t was
covered loosely with boards, yet it remained du-
ripo the W hole summer, Dry friable and chrystal-
ne, wiihou melting. "~-N0rtins6ug Gaz.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

lHE CROPS IN EHGLASD.-The New York
Commercial Advertiser makes reference to a letter
from gentleman who went out in the packet
ship George Washington, to his friend in this
country, written on the 3rd of July, which says
"The crops in England, as far as have had an
opportunity OF observing, are very deficient; and
if what have seen is a fair specimen of the
country generally, have no doubt but they will
want considerable from the United States, to
serve them till crops come round again.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

SLAVERY IN TExAs.--A proposition is on foot
to organize a society in England to advance sum
equal to the value of the slaves in Texas-the
money to be paid to the owners of the slaves, and
slavery to be abolished 10 that Republic. 1t is
said that Lord Aberdeen has agreed TO recommend
the plan to Government--aso that the Govern
ment guarantee the payment of the loan upon
condition of Texas becoming free State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

APPoINTMENTs.-We hear, says the Philadel-
phia Chronicle, from unquestionable authority,
that the Hon. Francis Mallory, of Virginia, has
been appointed Charge de Aifares to Constant.
nople; and that Alderman Sam'l. Badger is TO
succeed, very shortly, the present incumbent of
the Post Office in Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

A Correspondent Of the National Intelligencer
states that the late deadly facas in FaUquicr, de-
tailed in our last, in which Mr.. Robert r.. Lee
lost his life, had no connection with the quarrel
between Judge Scott and Mr.. A. Marshall--it was
entirely personal difficulty between Messrs. Lee
and Moore (the Father. )--EDquirer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

Hon. James NJ. Porter, Mr.. Tyler's Secretary
of War, is implicated, on the testimony of Judge
Banks of Pennsylvania, in false swearing to s,is-
tain the legality Of the appointment of his ne
phew, William Porter, 10 the Sheriffalty of Phil
adelphia, by that nephew's own father, Governor
Porter! Judge Banks testimony is ELECTED by a
judicial proceeding to test the validity of Young
Porter's appointment.-NeW York Tribune.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

few respectable physicians of Cincinnati
have established hotel in that city for the,ex-
press purpose of accommodating diseased and inva-
lid strangers, and such citizens as have not the
necessary domestic convoniences and comforts in
sickness. 'Such an establishment properly con.
Quoted, cannot fail TO be highly beneficial.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

The National Inteligencer of the Cd instant
contains letter from Mr. Calhoun to the editors,
in regard to the volume of his speeches lately pub
lished. We shall endeavor to lay it before our
readers next week.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

There were six deaths from yellow fever in the
Charity Hospital at New Orleans during the
week ending on the 22nd uIt., and four admissions
of the same disease on the day which terminated
the week.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

The young man Gardner, who made an assault
upon the Hon. &. A. Wickliile, Postmaster Gen
eral on the LIST instant on board the s,eamboa,
Georgia, during her passage from Norfolk to Bal
tlmore, Gan account of which will be found in
another column of this paper,) was tried on the
Sd instant, in the Baltimore City Court, by spe-
cial jury sworn for the purpose of inquiry as to
his sanity at the time of the assault, and at the
(then) present time. After the examination of
several witnesses tho jury retired, and in a few
minutes returned into Cour, with the inquest in
writing, ''that the aforesaid Gardner was insane
at the time the offence was committed, and is
still so at the time of this inquisi,ion." The
Court thereupon released the prisoner from the
commitment of the justice of the peace, and or
dered that he be placed in the States Hospital,
there to be confined until he shall recover his rea-
son, of which the Court shall be satisfied, and by
them discharged in due course of law.
The Washington papers state that Mr.. Wick
lille returned to that city on Friday last, and was
entirely free from pain, and fast recovering from
the effects of his wound.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-10

support Of the present Administration so far as its
measures may be Whig-the One Term principlc-the
integrity ofhc Wing Party-and the elevate of HEN
ny CLAY to the next Presidency.
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Dinwiddie-Wm Thompson.*
Elizabeth City g. Warwick--H r . Brotcn.
EsseX-Muscoe l. Garrett
Farfax-.g!erander s Grigsby.*T
Fauquier-Eham Keih,sT JOHN MnShallsT
Faye,te & Ncholas-franeis Iyrce.T
Fluvanna-BarreH G. Payne.
Floyd-Thomas Banks.
Franklin-Henry l. Muse, N NJ Talaferro
Frederick--Wm Wood, Richard T.. Byrd.
Giles s. Mercer--A G Pendeton.
Observation-Disclosures w Robins.
Goochland-WalterD Leake.
Grayson g. Carroll-John Carroll.
Greenbrier-IHos Creigh.*T
Greensvlle-'rhos + Jones.
llaliiaX-John r Edmunds, B Stovall.
Hampshire--Chas Blue, John Ward.
Hanover--W d Winston.NT
llardy-Jas s Miles.
Harrison-EJ Armstrong; Luther Haynond.*
Henrico-tMer,cin Mcfae.
Henry-Greenutie Il Pace.*T
Isle of Wight-Joel Holleman.
James City, York, and Williamsburg-Lemuel
j Bo,Uden.
Jeiierson-Jott Gaiiaher, I'm + Turner'S
kanaw ha-JOhn Le,ois.*
King a. Queen--John Lumpkin.*T
King George-RoJert Wallace.
King William-W alker Halves.
Lancaster g. Richmond-JOhn Mayo.*
Lee-Robert Baes.*
Loudoun-5ohn GruLbs,* John "A Carter. Il SD
neg ItJbs.*
Louisa--Wiliam jackson, Jr.
Lunenburg-John II Streets
Madson-Roben a Banks.
Marion-Wm Morgan.*
Marshall-.JOhn ParrioH.
Matthews Il Mddiesex--Geo l. Nicholson.
Mason & Jackson - .3rmSfrong.s
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. b Northinoion, Ster-
ling e. Hutcheson.*
Monongalia-John w Bowlby.*
Monroc-S liamlton.*
Montgomery a. Pulaski-Wm Wade.
Morgan-.J0hn . FtrroH*sr
Nansemond-Iiobert II Smiih.
Nelson T. VI Ca5eN.
Norfolk Borough-RObert e Taylor.
Norfolk County-Wm Tatem, Jno Young
Northampt George Ierby.
Northumberland-W alter Rice.
Noioway-.2Sd OHue-.
Oho-Daniel M Edeington.
Orange q Green=-rhomas Davis.
Page-John McPherson.*
Patrck-Harman Critz.
Pendleton-John Bird.
Petersburg-ROJert B Boiling.
Pittsylvania-pincentI Vitcher,A James Lanier.*
Pocahontas-Iohn Gay.*t
Powhatan--hastain Cocke.*T
Preston-Israei Baldwin.%
Prince EGward-Samuel C. Anderson.
Princess Anne-John II Deg.
Rrince George-Thomas Ii Daniel.
Prince Wiliam-Basil Brawner.
Randolph g. Barbour-Ilcnry Sturm.
Experimentation !Gastham.*t
Richmond Cty--Raieigh T Daniel.
Roanoke-Aaron harness.
Rockbridge-D e Moore, r White.
Rockingham-tliram Mariz,* Samuel Coo,es.
Russell-George Cowan.
Scott-James Name.
SYSTEMATICALLY S:ckley,t r NJ Denson.s
Smyth-Thomas NJ Tate.
Sou,hampton-Carr BO,oers.*T
Spottsylvania--H II Minor.
Staiiord--John G Hedeeman.
Sury-Dawson Warren.
SusseX--John III Walker.
Tazewell--AleX. Harrison.
Tyler-.jas NJ Sephenson.*T
Warren & Clarke--Na:haniel BurwelIs
Washington--Samuel f. Goodson.
Westmoreland--JOhn Taylor Rice.*
Wood g. Ritchie--D r Neal.
Wythe-David McComas.*
State Rights Republicans rs; Wings 59-Re-
publican majority in House of Delegates 6.
*New members.--TheIe are &c new members,
ont of 1874.
Republican gain being G..
TWhig gan-6eing in oil, Is.
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The fine rains which have fallen throughout
this county within the last two weeks have great
ly improved the appearance of the Corn, and the
most sanguine expectations are entertained that
the crop will yet be good one. The rains with
we were favored appear to have been general
throughout the State.
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(oN THE ADVERSELY

'''lhus ever fall dishonored the mercenary sy-
cophant who insults this free republic by servile
homage TO office and patronage; and thus ever
honored be the high hearted, who gratefully APP
preciale and maniully defend the glory of Henri
Clay, standing pre-eminent and alone, without Of
lice, and above all office, place and power-6rst
OF all living men, and first i'm the hearts of his
commitment
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1913.

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