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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

lea and CDce.-A loud wailing was heard
from the l.ocotoco press throughout The land,
when the Wings, in the adjustment Of the tariff.
proposed to lay duty on tea and coffee; though
d man with only half an eye see that if the
protective policy be wrong, these are the very
articles, entering as largely and so equally into
the consumption of all parts of the country, and
coming into competition with no domestic produce
tion,-upon which duty should be laid. and
though under the .horisontn scale of duties" in
sisted upon by the Richmond Locofoco Convention
last winter, tea and coffee must necessarily be
taxed just as high as any other articles whether of
necessity or luxury! The Charleston Mercury.
lmr;; Calhoun's organ,) is now paving the way
Tor the advocacy, by that wing Of the Locofoco
party at the next session of Congress- Of this tax
would be one Of the iustest, because one of the
most general and equal eXac:ions tina; the govern
ment could lay upon articles of commerce."-
Prepare for someTsets!--LynctGwg Virginian.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
GEORGIA..

The Democratic State Convention of Georgia
assembled at MiIledgevile on the 9Th Instant
Inc Hon. Mark A. Cooper received the nomna-
'ion as candidate for Governor. Among The pro-
ty-one members was appointed to sal.o into con-
sideration the proprety OF expressing, by the con-
Venilon, the preference OF TIE Democratic party of
candidate Tor the Office of Presiden, of the Uni
Tea states This committee reported on Tues
DAY morning, and recommended MIR. Calhoun as
we 'aSorite candidate OF the party. The commit
tee also reported resolutions declaring that t,ev
would abide by the nomination of The National
Convention. The resolutions of the Committee
were adopted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
FROM FLORIDA.
ST. AUGUSTINE, June

st. AUGUSTINE, June 6.
EMrGRANTs.-A party of eight emgrants from
Newark. New Jersey, arrived at Indian river on
the 25th ultimo in the schooner Mary Clark.
from New York. They landed in safety, and
Immediately proceeded down the river six or eight
miles from Fort Pierce, where they purpose Set
Ting.
ARMED OccUpATroN LAw.-T'here has been
over six hundred and thirty-s permits issued to
settlers in this Territory, from the land Offices at
Newnansvile and this place, under the armed
occupation law. The law expires on tie 9TH Of
August next, and all persons wishing 10 avail
themselves of this liberal donation Of the Govern
Jnent bad better hasten forward, and make their
locations previous to that date.
The people Of Newnansvie are under the i'm.
preston that some outrages recently committed
in that vicinity were the doings Of runaway me-
eroes and not Of Indians. The circumstance that
The depredating party had no guns, goes far to
confirm this mpression.--Ne,os.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
EROM M EXICO

AT the latest dates from the city of Mexico
SANTA ANA remained at Tacubaya, about four
miles distant from the capital, where no was sur
rounded by number Of choice troops. report
was current at Vera Cruz that an attempt had
been made to assassinate him-whether true or
not we do not learn. The entire population of
The country is represented as being in state of
lerment, hourly experimenting some outbreak of
popular violence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

a SCENE NOT IN TIE BILL.-Goy. Porter at
senufn 'he walnut street theatre on Thursday
some trends, and after his arrival an arden,
aadniIrer' anxious to distinguish himself in pecu
lidF manner, rose, and with stentorian voice
pFopos' "MSee cheers fur Governor Porter" An
awful pause ensued--no one seconded the mn.
Ion' and instead Of the contemplated shout, there
was an audible utter among the audience. The
scene, says our informant, was rich.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

The Prince de Joinville is probably by this
time married to the Princess Francesca Caroline.
sister OF the Emperor of Brazil. The last news
from Rio JaDeiro was that the consent of all mar.
lies had been obtained, and that the weddino
would take place about the 9TH of May.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
MR. Clay IN MlcmloAN.-rhe Detroit, Aaver,i-

MR. CLAY IN MIcHGAN.-'rhe Detroit Advert
ser of The 9TH instant says
Among the Wings of Michigan, SO far as we
nave heard an expression of sentiment, there is no
conflict OF choice---al are united, warm. stead
iast' and decided in favor of Henry CLAY, as
iner candidate Tor the Presidency of the United
states: Most emphatically is he our choice, and
cordially can we unite with our friends in do;na
battle In his behalf in the coming contest. With
this able, fearless, honest, and straight-forw
champion of Wing principles, come success or
defeat we are willing, nay anxious, to risk our
political fortunes. We have no desire to tamper
with the devil or run after strange gods and be
we believe the most worthy is the most ayaila-
Die, and that that man is Henry CLAY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

In the address of the South Carolina Conven.
ton this remark occurs: Stew men have been 40
efficient In saving the liberties of the countrv
from that most dangerous Of all the instruments
OF Federalism. U. s. BANK as Mr.. Calhoun.
And yet. in 1891, Mr. Calhoun, who then advo-
Gated the prolongation Of the charter of this sin
strument OF federalism" declared that .sthe Bank
owed more to him than any man living for its
charter -! And in this he spoke truly, for he
framed the charter and reported it, spoke for it, vo.
ted Tor ibid every thing which mortal man
could do to put the Bank in operation. DO his
friends suppose that the lapse of 30 years has
thrown the pail of oblivion over the history of
the country 2-Lynch Yiry.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

r, 1u6ernatoriat COMMUNICATIVE Wing State
convention OF Mass, met at Worcester on We'd
nesday, and nominated the Hon. John Davis for
81, me once OF Governor, He, however, declined
lhey tnen, with great unanimiiy, nominated the
fion' george N. Briggs, OF Pittslield county, for
governor, and the Hon. John Reed. Of Yarmouth.
Tor Lieutenant Governor. The election takes
place in November.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

u 1t will be seen by an advertisement in
this paper, that the President and Directors of the
Harrsonburg and Warm Springs Turnpike Com
pany have declared dividend of three per cent,
upon the capital stock of said company. payable
after the LIST day of August next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
VALLEY TURNPIKE COMPANY.

DIR. JOHN w. RICE, of Shenand oah, was elected
President of the Valley Turnpike Company, at
the late meeting of the Stockholders, IN the place
OF JOEL PESNrsAcKeR, Esq, who, we understand,
declined reelection.
We have not heard what other changes, if any,
were made in the Directory
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

A Locofoco meeting has been held in Bali.
more on the subject Of the State Debt Of Marv-
land, at which resolutions were adopted strongly
condemning reputation, and affirming both the
ability and the duty Of the people Of the State
to discharge all her obligations.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
DEsPATcH.--A Washington correspondent
OF the Philadelphia Evening Mercury writes.

oil the Philadelphia Evening Mercury writes:
despatch has been received at the Depart.
ment OF State, from the Sandwich Islands, con-
tanning formal and strong protest from their
King, against the late invasion of the British adj
dressed TO all Governments, inviting our and
their interposition TO check the illegal and grasp
Ing spirit OF conquest which England Of late
years has adopted without respect to the comfy of
nations or Difference to the Treaty stipulations
"nrch obligated her to course entirely different
The protest is drawn up in an able and manly
styie' setting forth in the strongest and most prom
or terms the injuries inflicted by England, and
appealing for mediation in such language as must
induce a warm and decided expression of SEMI.
ment by other countries.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

"a mem 'ria' mas been started In Boston, adj
dressed 10 the President of the United States, ask
ing MIN to demonstrate with the British Govern
ment against the late act Of Lord Paule,, in taking
possession Of the Sandwich Islands,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

we are truly rcJoiced TO see that that sterling
wing prnt' the fredericksburg Arena" has
been revived We could hardly think it posi-
bic that the Wings in that region would suffer it
to go down, and they have not disappointed us.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

as remarkable coincidence, the Rochester De-
InocTat mentions, that this is the month and the
year OF "hlch Lorenzo Dow Prophesed that there
would be no King in England-no President of
ihe United States-and snow in June. The COIN
cidence between these guesses of the eccentric
old man, and the facts they exist, is certainly
curious. - = 'I
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

Whafs an The ,oind2--'The Richmond Wbir
says -" asbngton is agitated by rumors Of
, ue" a,lu extensive frauds upon the government
nave not yet tfanspired."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

" we are requested TO invite the attention of
FARMERS to the advertisement Of the "Sbadwell
Factory" as matter which may interest them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

FihE.-l'he residence Of Miss Elizabeth Man.
ray, near The University of Virginia, was destroy.
ed ny fire on the 30th nit, and so rapid were ne
names, That scarcely an article in the house was
saved from destruction. "''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

The Rev. ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER, D. d. Of
Princeton College, N. j., will deliver the animal
address, on the 29th instant, before the Society Of
Alumni Of Washington College, Va.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

John L. Stewart has been removed from the
Postoflice at Martinsburg, (va.) and John Fl.
Likens appointed in his place.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

HoRRID IRAGEDY.-Wc learn verbally.
lsays late Fredericksburg Recorder,) The
following particulars ola most a,rocious affair.
which occurred in Madison. II seems that a
Young man named Ford was severely cow
hided Cor some oflcpce, by man named Rack
The brothers Of Ford, two or'three in number.
were highly lncensed on account of the oc-
currence, and threatened revenge One day
last week, the parties met by agreement, some
miles from home--near James City-armed.
and accompanied by friends. Efforts were
mads to prevent meeting, but 10 no avail,
Back coolly ordered coffin, and went 10 the
place appointed, armed with pistols and a
scythe. One of the Fords approached him
with cowhide !; with pistol in his other
hand, to be used, if Back resisted Resistance
beng made, the pistol was discharged, and
I PACK ieli' the ball having entered his head
The parties, we understand, have heretofore
sustained good character, which makes this
transaction doubIy barharous.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
AN AWFUL TRAGEDY

Inc Washington (Arkansas,) Telegram Of
the 24th ult brings us intelligence of shocking
murders committed in Eoore Fabre, Ouchia
county, Arkansas,
Mr.. Ezra Hill, Of the firm of Hill & ButJer
was the owner of five negroes-a man and his
wife and their three female children, the eldest
ABOUT fourteen and the youngest about nine
years old. Mr. Hill, on the 18th nit. gave the
mother orders to do certain work, which She
refused, and being threatened with punish
ment she ran and made her escape to tho
woods,-ller husband then seized n club ave
and made an attack upon Mr. Hill, inf1ictinp
several severe blows, when his daughter. q
girl OF Is, intcrposed between them, and re-
celved blow intended for her father, and fell
to the earth MORALLY wounded Mr.-IIill f.
nally overpowered the negro, and wresred the
axe from him. His little son, lad of ID. ran
TO the house for gun loaded with buckshot.
which he discharged into the shoulder of the
negro. The fellow, however, did not fall.
but took to his heels, he found his wife and
children upon the banks of the river and hav-
ing explained to them the crimes which he
had committed, he insisted that they should
die with him, and after much constraint he
succeeded in drowning himself and his three
children. His wife escaped by clinging to a
tree, party in pursuit discovered her in
this situation and subsequently recovered the
Tour bodies Of the drowned negroes. and bu-
rled :hem. Mr.. HIPS daughter still survived
at The last accounts.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

II is stated in the papers that the Boston ladies'
have adopted Tie fashion'of carrying canes. Poor
things, BEAux, we suppose not to be had, and
they find the necessity Of something to lean upon
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
JUST RECEyVED

JUST RECEIVED,
a SUPPLY Of DRY GOODS AND GRO.
CERlES, which ] offer a, reduced prices,
,oI cash. paper or ProSsee. Superior Sugar, Cof-
zee, and Tea. Call and see. Cotton Yarns M,
duced, &c. &c. r.. NAV
Stanton, June 22, I943.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

u FLOUR in Richmond, S4,s7--in BsJti.
more $500
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

MlssissIprI-The Governor OF the State Of
Mississippi has issued proclamation requiring
the Legislature of that State TO Convene i'm extra.
ordinary session on Monday, the 10Th day OF Ju.
ly next. "Vaiious important matters" the Gov.
ernor says, ''claim the attention Of the PEOPLES
Representatives" The laying off the State into
four Congressional districts, in accordance with
the late law OF Congress- is supposed to be one Of
the important matters referred TO-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

~ The new iron steamboat for the canal was
launched at Richmond on Saturday last, from
burr's Foundry. The boat was built by Mr.
Burr, and the machinery was made in New York
under the immediate superintendent of Mr.. e.
rlcson. The calculation is that the boat will
run seven or eight miles an hour, which will
bring Lynchburg within days travel of Rich
mond.
The Wing justly remarks that this is mos,
interesting experiment. ''Its success will be fol-
lowed by the most important advantages to Rich
mond and to the whole STATE. 1t will reduce
freight reduce the cost of travel, and more i'm
portant than all, it will give new impulse to the
James River Canal, and carry it to the Ohio river.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

C9p''-The Petersburg Intelligenccr expresses
The opinion that without some casualty, there will
De an abundant crop Of Wheat and Oats made
during recent visit TO an extensive Wheat
growing region of North Carolina, (it saysI wa
highly hattering."
The Milton IN. c. Chronicle says: "The
Wheat crop in this section promises TO be- ,a,gsr
than has been known for several years past
Corn also promises well. Tobacco crop quite the
reverse"
The Valley Star states that the Wheat crop in
some parts Of Rockbridge has been very much in.
Jnrcd by the fly. In other sections it is said TO be
very fine.
The Georgetown Advocate states that accounts
have been received there from that fine Wheat 70.
gion. Washington county, Maryland, of most
reliable character, which represent that the crop
In That county cannot exceed third Of the usual
average yield, such had been the ravages of the
fly within a fortnight
orally conceded, is TO be short one.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

u The Winchester Virginian attempts to
show thatwe can do very well without United
States Bank from the fact that, since the LIST of
January last, upwards of twenty two millions of
dollars in specie have been brought into the coun-
try. 1t does not tell its readers, however that
this heavy importation of specie one of the hap
py effects Of the new TariA:-a measure to which
IT, and It's party, are as much opposed as they are
to United States Bank. II the Tariff alone
can secure TO the country sufficient cur
rency, we assure the Virginian it will do more
than its Wing friends calculated upon; yet we
admit If it does that it will remove all Just reason
Tor the establishment Of Bank. But how, we
should like to know, is the Virginan to get ou,
OF the predcament in which it involves ITSELF by
such an argument! Cant, be guilty OF the absurdty
oil condemning the tree, while it praises the fruit!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

" The family quarrel between the Calhoun
ties and Van Burenites, as 10 the mode of appoint
ing delegates TO the National Convention, and of
voting on the nominations Of President and Vice
President, as well TO the time of assembling
the Convention, seems likely from an article IN =
'a'e number OF the Richmond Enquirer, to be
brought t'a close. The Van Burentcs, it APP
pears are willing, on their part, TO postpone the
meeting of the Convention till the 4,h of Nav. .
and the Calhounites, on the other hand, agree not
10 insist upon representation by districts, and
vote per capita on the nominations.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22
"NGw EoRK, June 6, 1872

WherenPon the whole assembly sprang to its
ieet and for full ten minutes INDUCED itselfin ex-
'ravagant demonstrations of applause, the ntem-
peTance OF which, according to the Freeman's Jour
nal, was fearful to witness MIR. CAsssR1v then
added that there were in the room one hundred
other gentlemen pledged to deposite each SINH
lar sum of one thousand dollars, in the event of
any boodshed in Ireland.
The Freeman's Journal Catholic Regis,er) re-
ports the proceedings at length of four of these
meetings. at which the sum of 81 1856 and up
wards was contributed in iuriherance Of repeal.
journal Of Commerce.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

American cutlery, manufactured by J. Russell
d Co., at Greenfield, Mass. with handles of Two.
ry, bone, and beautifully polished wood and
equal in merit to the rival English goods, says
the New York Tribune, are now afforded at a
price 6eIo'o that at which cutlery was ever sold
In the country before the imposition of the present
tariff.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-06-22

Resolved, That The Chairman appoint a COM
mlttee of three. whose duty it shall he to procure
an Grafton on the subject of African Colonization,
to be delivered on the 18th day of July neyt. a,
such place in Stanton as shall be hereafter a.
greed upon.
Wafreupon, DR.. Addison Waddeil, David w.
Patteson, and Rohcr; S. Brooke, were appointed
such committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-03-01
X and X
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. Il

NEW ORLEANS, r CD. 10.
Metico.-By the arrival Of the revenue
cutter Woodbury., We have received lilies
Of Mexico aud Vera Cruz papers, OF a ate
date, and lc,,er from a correspondent casu
ally in that country.
The suppression ofall the liberal papers
has given jus, umbraso to the people OF
Mexico, and allows little Intelligence to
circulate through the country, but such as
n,sy IN the views Of Santa ANA,
Tho Government is raisiue n very large
army for some purpose Dr. other-i's ies.
t~inn;ion uncertain, either Texas or Cam
poarby.
Mexican brig Of war had been wreck.
ed, abov. 80 miles from Vera Cruz, with
the lass Of s lives.
Tho steamer Regeneration ielt Vera
Cruz Fnr Campeaehy. on the 29th ult.-
She was 10 return Immediately i'll compa-
nv with steamers MonteGumR and Gauda-
loupe to carry down about eight hundred
moro troops.
The whole amount Of troops already sent
TO Csmpeacby, to subdue Yucatan is about
5000 Of whom only 5000 are said 10 re-
main in the Mexican service.
Dir. Son.hal. came a passenger IN The
Woodbury. with dispatches for the U. ,.
Governmen, from Gen. Thompson. who
was incorrectly reported to have left Next
co.-Bef.
From Yucalan.-By the arrival OF the
schooner Rosario. Captain Jefferson, we
have received full files Of the Merida pa
ners, TO the 3lsl OF January Inclusive
The Rosario left Campeachy ON The 4lh
of February. bu. uoshins had occurred III
the interval between The two dates.
On the morning the of27ih Jan. a Mcxl-
can steamship appeared before The port Of
Campeachy. aud fred a sho, al an Ameri-
can schooner which was attempting To
enter the town. The same steamship APP
preached the battery Of Muclle in The
course Of the day, and opened II Gre upon
il, but without auy decisive result. The
battery replied with no greater success,
and Mcxicans and Yncatcc"s piled their
cannon Justify for several hours, without
the loss Of a man on either side.
Five barges of The Mexican squadron
entered The. port Of Catnpcachy AT night,
aud captured the fucataneso schr. Cc'rco.
She was wi,hou: suils or helm at the time.
and had a cargo Of salt On board.
The Mexican sleam frigatc Montczuna
had anchored of Sisal. II appears from
tho report Of several dcscrters that she
brought over only 300 men from Vera
Cruz; lha, al the period Of her departure
thrce transports we're being equipped 10
receive the troops expected q. Jalapa.-
-Four heavy 6eld-piece, were taken from
the For, or Ulloa. to be sent 10 the troops
engased in the siege Of Tampico.
A Mexican Colonel, with 20 men. had
passed over TO the ranks Of the Yuca,anesc.
Ibid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-03-01
THE ELECTION.

Now that The Gre of the battle is over,
AMI the smoke has cleared away We can
81: dnwn calmly ana announce Gu. defeat,
III Tie late c%!ccI.un Tor Congress. III thu
Congressional District. In The language
Of Tie i!!us'rious Francis Of Frnncc, when
vauIuished 10y Charles the Fifth, VIC will
say, 1--WE have lost NIL tut our honor,'
that is still untarri,hcd. lis true we have
lost our %favnriio candidate. bat wc are nc,
crest (aiicn-wc still wear as bold n front
as ever. The people have wiilcd il, aud
We submit 10 The d-fca, of the odd Plan.
Icr,' with TIC best grace that we can. In
showing our dccidc! preference in hi, cleo
ii"n fr ii son aud citizen OF Ed.csc!L, VIC
have lost, some of nur old friends, !,ut have
r%ainch oilers. INc should not hare los!
any. Throughout the Contest. our course
has been fair md open. Whilst advocur
ins tic claim Of our favori,e, VIC have nol
done injustice 10 those Of lis very respect
ablo opponents.
The following is rhe return Of votes taken:
FOR EDfEEIEIn DISTRICT