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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09
TIE FASHIONS.

The New York correspondent of the National
lnteiligencer says There is great huttering and
dismay among the Bowery girls and the less alert
followers of the fashions. The remarkable
splendor of the "spring goods" and the really
beautiful and becoming style of the new fabrics,
left no doubt in most minds that these were to be
''the mode" The autumn pnmoneys of all the
moderately established ladies and their daughters
''went the way Of alp earnings accordingly, and
Broadway grew as splendid as tulip-bed, bright
as the bazaar Of Smyrna. The exclusives were
at their invisible period mean while, but from
their carriages, they probably saw "what was
worn" Down dropped the mercury-of the mode
ometer to extreme simplicity The few ladies'
who appeared. crossing the pavement from their
equipages TO the shops were dressed in quiet silks
costly and neat, and the nameless and the sunna-
med" at the same moment, seemed to f1aunt by in
the choicest and gayest of the new patterns. Stu
died simplicity out of doors least is high FASH
ION now, and those who cannot afford to convert
their new purchasers into cbair-covers and bed
curtains are left stranded as it were on petrfed
rainbow.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09

We every now and then como across an expres.
sion, by some American whilst abroad, OF his
feelings, when he 10 tainted by foreigners on ac-
count of the want Of faith on the part of some Of
the States Of the Union towards their creditors.
We wish no worse luck might befall those Of our
citizens who uphold reputation. tlan that they
should on some occasion or other be exposed to
the jeers and SCOTS which are heaped upon us
and our country by foreigners on account of this
disgraceful heresy. We think, unless they are
utterly lost to all feeling Of national pride, that
shame would Jingle their checks and cause them
henceforward to forswear so discreditable a doc
trine. The story Of our shame is told and map-
nihed in every country almost the European
continent. No corner of tho world is too remote
TO escape the recital OF our disgrace, and travel
iers from the United States can place their foot
upon no part of Europe at least, without having
this stain upon our people aud our nation cast in
their teeth. The subjoined paragraph is an ex-
tract from letter to the New York Express from
MIR. Brooks, who is now, or has recently been in
Sweden. 1t will be perceived that even there
this is theme of discussion, and that Mr.. B.
was compelled to undergo the modification oil
hearing his country stgmatized, without having
il in his power TO offer an expression or argument
in its defenco.-Bah. Pat.
IL could not 80 we'll answer the complain
made against our country for the non-payment O
Its debts. This stigma upon country follow.
the traveller wherever he goes. Every where il
Europe some citizen has demand against som.
ore OIL the States; and every where, with III,
grossest exaggera,ions Of the fact, the newspa
pers trumpet forth our disgrace with cry o
shame that finds response In almost every BIO
som. Would that American repudiators coul,
look abroad, and though but through a lass dark
ly, they too would enough to make then
hang their heads in shame. There is just sobe
thought enough in the pages of our recent hstor,
TO make the work of the most fabulous stories
and all the word say of us that nation capabl
Of repndia'ing its honest debts is capable of an,
thing. distinction between the General Go
vernment and the States it is difficult to compre
bend at this distance from home, and the who'll
family of States, with the parent Government
therefore, have TO suffer for the sins of the few.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09
JURY SYSTEM.

We are gralifed to find that the proposition for
change in our Jury System, in the form Of a
memorial to the Legislature, made by cores
pondent in q late number OF this paper, is meet.
Ing with very general favor wherever it is an
nounced. few only Of the papers of the State
as yet have copied it, but no doubt all will do SO,
for none can be insensible to the mag ntude Of the
evil it is intended to remedy. In this county,
there is great unanimty, we believe, on the sub
ject. The Grand Jury. in paper submitted to
our Circuit Superior Court on Monday last. cx-
pressed themselves decidedly in favor of the
change.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09
CENTRAL AND PRECINCT WING COM.
MITTEES

AT meeting of the Whigsof Augusta, held at
the Courthouse in Staun,on, pm Monday the Odd
day of October ult., the following resolutions
were adopted:
"Resolved, That It is expedient forthwith to or
ganize Central Wing Committee of five mem.
bers for the County of Augusta, with auxiliary
committees OF like number, at the precincts, and
other suitable points in the county,
"Resolved, That the Chairmanbe requested to
appoint suitable persons 10 act q, said commit
tees"
In pursuance of the authority thus vested in
him, the Chairman Of the meeting has made the
following appointments:
| Central ConnmiHee.-Alex'r. H. H. Stuart. Ken.
ton Harper, William Kinney, Thomas ]. Niche,
John b. Breckinridge.
M. Sidney Irecint CommiHee.-Col Sam'l.
i1arnsoarger' DIR. Norman, Adam Link, A. b.
McCausland, Addison Hyde.
M. Solon.-James A. McCue. David Griffith.
Benami Irvine, Bethuel Herring, Col. Armstrong
Rankin.
UeesdcM.-Eugenio IRVINE, Robert Glendy,
VIM. Clayton, VIM. Guy, James Crawford.
C,aigsriMe.-John Lockridge, Robert Craig,
Luke woodward, Joseph McCu,chen, Alexander
Crawford.
Middtedrook.-John Sproul, James Bumgard-
ner, Elijah Hogshead, John Mop. McCu,chen,
James McNutt.
GreenpiAe.-Dr. ]. Il. Moore, Samuel Finley.
John Merritt, John Newton, John Brownlee.
Waynestoropgh.-John Wayt, Nathaniel Mas
sic, Maj. Archibald Stuart, James S. Bush, Abra-
ham Lynn.
NeO Hope.-CoI. A. r. Owens, James Craig,
m Az
more.
CHnreAOiAe..-Paul Sieg, James A. Cochran,
VIM. A. Hanger, Henry Sterrett, B. F. Kemper
we were not present at the meeting Of the 23d,
and therefore cannot give IFS views and objects in
the appointment of these committees further than
they are expressed in its proceedings. The fol-
lowing resolution is the only one we find in refer
ence to them
"Resolved, That the Central Committee be
and they are hereby requested to communicate as
soon as practicable with the auxiliary committees
throughout the county, and interchange views
with them in regard TO the best means of promo
ting The great objects which have led to our organ
iZation."
we have heretofore expressed ourselves deci-
dedIy In favor Of the formation of sClubs," I'M
on the plan of 1910, the very best organization
we could have and we should be 10th to see that
mode abandoned. We make this remark, how
ever, not that we see any thing necessarily hostile
to that plan of organization in these proceedings;
-on the contrary, they may be emincntly benef-
cIal In promoting it, and for aught we know are so
ntended-but we consider the subject of too
much importance not to be mooted. We wish
the People to work for themselves, as they di,, in
1910, and not by Commttees-and if they do, all
the signs of the times assure us glorious fri.
umPh awaits them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09

The Democracy Of the city of New York have
had some uproarious meetings lately in which
there was any thing but harmony and bro,herly
love, between the Calhoun faction, headed by
Mike Walsh, and the Old Hunkers, as the Van
Buren, men are called. Rows, fs,cuffs, squalls,
cries, roars, and speeches, were all mingled up in
wild confusion. The meetings ended in COM
pe.c split of the party, each portion nominating
its own ticket.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09
From the Richmond Enquirer.
TO Tie Militia and Tolunfeers of V;re,

TO The Militia and Volunteers Of Virginia.
Fellow-Citizens: The present inefficient char
acter of the Militia of Virginia, needs but be ma
med to you to make II apparent that thorough
reform should be made in the entire system of It's
organization. And nothing would seem to be
more proper step towards commencement OF
that reformation, than an alteration of the mode
of appointing Officers. 1t is therefore, recon-
mended TO you, that some i'm each regiment,
who is alive to the interests of the right arm of
his country, do obtain signatures to the following
paper, at our next respective regimentaI musters,
and Immediately thereafter, cause the same 10 be
transmitted to the Executive Of the State, with a
request that he lay The subject in a proper man
ner, before the Legislature at their next succeed
ing session. There will be ample time between
this and the next regimen,al musters, fully to dis
cuss the subject and give it that consideration
which it requires from every patriotic citizen.
~ Editors Of papers throughout the State will
please republish this communication in their re-
spective sheets, and arouse the people to a sense
OF the importance of the subject.
MANY MILITIA MEN.
We the undersigned, citizens of Virginia, COM
prsing part of the Militia of the State earnest
~ and respectfully recommend it 10 the Legisla-
ture to restore by law so much of the constitu-
ton OF 1875 as will hereafter empower the several
county courts TO nominate for appointment by the
Governor, Officers of Regiments below the grade
Of Major.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09
Il III T. II RIFF.

Mr. Daniel, in his speech at the Wing meeting
Saturday night, said that the Wings wanted no
.'Free Trade Tariff ,0iM Sugar in H. as the Lou
islana Democrats advocated. The hit was good
one. The Democrats of Louisiana are not pecu-
liar In their course. There are other sections that
have advocated Free Trade with some protection
on particular article. South Carolina would
doubtless be most clamorous for protection on
Cotton, In the event of more powerful COMPETE
ton IN the English market compelling her to look
more exclusively TO the demand for our own man
uiactures for the sale other raw material. Indeed
cotton was among the first things taken into the
protection of the Tariff law-this was principal
cause which induced her to advocate, and the
South to force down the threats Of the Northern
people Protective Tariff
The fact is, people are almost unanimously
coming round to the Tariff principles laid down
by MIR. Clay in his letter to Bronson, and those,
almost precisely similar, put forth by the SYRIA
cuse Convention. There is too much American
feeling extant here to permit the existence of
''horzontal Tariff which, as Mr. mcfarland
truly said, so far from favoring our domestic man.
utactures, would give the foreign advantages and
preference over them. We want proper dis
eliminating Tarif-one heavy enough for defray-
ing the expenses of the Government, economical
iy administered, with such incidental protection
10 American enterprise as American feeling and
due regard for American prosperity suggest. Bn,
least OF all do we want Free Trade Tariff with
sugar IN H.-Iich. Compiler Oct. 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09
AMERICAN INGENUITY.

One of The most attractive displays a: the Fail
OF the American Institute, is the show of Lamps
Candeabras, &c. &C., made by Messrs. Cou-
thony & Nevers. Until within few years, we
were dependant upon European makers for the
better descriptions of lamps in use here, but now
we can make lamps equally good as the English,
and sell them at half the price Of the imported
Indeed, the elegance and variety of patterns is
such that large numbers OF these lamps are sold
by the importing house as English without any
suspicion on the part Of the buyers. This factory
have about 400 different patterns Of the most beau
tiul designs and Of workmanship and finish TO
compare lavorably with the best foreign lamps in
market. Since Mr. ConthoDy turned his perso
nal attention to this branch, tho Improvement has
been very rapid in finish and style Of patterns,
and 1t is no longer necessary to send abroad our
money Tor fine lamps, when better article, at
about one-haf price, is produced by our own en-
terprlsing mechanlcs.--N ]. Tribune.
Col Richard NJ. Johnson has arrived in New
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09


Will you consent TO throw the Republic into
The arms of Henry Clay. because one Of you pre-
ter ATtaXerxes TO Cyrus, or Mahomet TO Musta-
pha !-Richmond Enquirer.
The appearance of these new candidates before
the public, must astound both parties Next to
the recent discovery Of the Virginia inscription
upon one OF the pillars amid the ruins of Palmy-
ia, there has, been nothing startling as the an
nouncement now made Of tie intention of Artax-
erxes, Cyrus, Mahomet and Mustapba, to enter
into competition with Messfs. Van Buren,, Cal
houD, johnson and Cass! We bespeak the IA
vorable attention Of the great Loco Foco Conven-
ton TO the new names. We suppose that Artax-
erxes and Cyrus will 90 for District DELEGATES.
and Mustapha and Mahomet for the general tick
etsystem !-.9krandyia Gazche.
The new DramaGs PerSonY, introduced into the
political arena, by the Enquirer, confuses US not
little. Who among the Loco aspirants to the
Presidency, IS TO personate ARTAxERxEs, who
pTIded himself SO much upon having killed his
brother CyRus, that soldier who ventured to
dispute with him The honor was delivered over TO
most cruel death? The Persian Prince besides
sPorted several hundred concubiHes and married
his own daughters. .9,taTerTes! this sobriuuetj is
enough to make the honorables tremble, lest il
should he permanently affixed to one or more of
them. Who will be called Araxerxes How
suitable TO No. perfcctionfst?
There IS an eminent fitness in calling the lead
ing Locos Wuhomet and iMusfopha. The Koran
is not more inconsistent with true religion, than
Locofocoism is with sound government. Both
creeds are false. Yet a large number Of mankind
have been induced TO pin their faith to them.
The Democracy will be more than ever pleased,
10 fsd their Republican chiefs assimilated TO
2,taffc monaychS. Come forward gentlemen De-
nocrats, with your Turbans and Tiaras. Who
hall wear The upright feathers, or 10 make this !
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09

~ WINTER has made very sudden and un-
expected incurslon upon us. On Friday the ear
ly part OF the day was mild and pleasant that
we thought we were about TO have the Indian
summer-But lo,-"a change came DER the spirit
Of our dream," and the next morning we found il
showing. The weather since then has continued
cold, and we had slight fall of snow again on
Sunday, and another on Tuesday --but the earth
was too warm for it to lie. We observe, in the
newspapers, numerous accounts of snow-siorms
to the Norlb.-IR Vermont, week before last.
there was fall to the depth Of two feet
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09
PORK PACKING.

The Cincinnati Chronicle says: The season
for this important business is advancing. We
learn that contracts have been made for Hogs al
$3.50 per 100 lbs Whether i. will range above
or below that mark is yet to be determined, as
the Hogs come to market We think the price is
fair one, at the present prices of Bacon and
Lard.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09

The New York papers slate that Charles r.
Mitchell, convicted about year ago of forgery.
and sent to Sing Sing for three years, has been
Pardoned by Gov. Bouck. The cause assigned
for Ihis act of Executive cemency is MitcbelIs
Illness. lie is said TO be very low with the con-
sumption, and is not expected 10 recover.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09

Connecficut.-A Locofoco State Convention was
held at Middletown last week for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the State Offices "Af.
ter the nominations had been made" SAYS the
New York Journal of Commerce, "a very excl
ting debate arose between tie friends of Van Bu-
rem and those of Mr.. Calhoun, which resulted in
the expression on the part Of the Convention of
its preference for Mr.. Van Buren, over all other
candidates for the Presidency, by vote of lGl to
Co."
Thereupon Continues the Journal,) the Van
Buren, men insisted on proceeding TO the election
of the six delegates to be sent by the State to the
Baltimore Convention. resolution was offered,
that the Convention proceed to elect two Dele
gates for the State, at large, and that its members
from each of the four Congressional Districts
nominate candidate from their District, for the
consideration Of the Convention.
This was vehementy opposed by the Calhoun
men, but was ultimately carried by vote of I1S
to sc. The Convention then elected Jsaac Tou%
cey and Noyes Billings, on the part OF the State
and subsequently, confirmed, unanimously, the
following nominations made by the Delegates OF
the several Congressional Districts, VIM. Field,
Hartford and Tolland, list Dist) Ralph j. lngeT-
soll New Haven and Middlesex, I'D dist) YER
non Stiles, New London and Windham, I'D
dist0 John Cotton Smith, Jr., Litcb6eld and Fair
field, (4th dist.) All Of them are pledged to sup
port Martin Fan Buren,, save Mr. IDgersoll, who
was not on the ground, and his opinions are said
to be in favor of that distinguished statesman.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09

Palmer G. Ricketts,, Esq Editor Of the Cecil
Wing, tried for shooting Amos II. Forward, Esq.
in EIkton, Maryland, on the Both of August last,
has been acquitted. Mr.. Ricketts, fully establish
ed by the evidence that the act was committed in
seif-defence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09

We learn from the ST. Louis New Era Of the
18Th ult., that remarkable temperance move
ment is in progress among the soldiers at JeTer-
son Barracks. society has been formed, and
upwards Of FIVE hundred soldiers have signed the
pledge.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09

The ship Liverpool arrived at New York on
Saturday, bringing Liverpool papers TO the 9th,
but they contain nothing of particular interest,
except that the Cotton market was still mprov-
ipg. The sales on End October amounted to
$4,000 bales, at an advance Of 1-9d per pound
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09

The Medical College at Richmond commenced
its session on the 3Oth ult. under very encourae-
ing circumstances. 1t is expected the number of
students will reach one hundred and twenty.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09

The New York Expres states that committees
in favor of Mr.. Calhoun and Of the district sys-
tenn are forming in every portion of that State.
At a meeting held in the city, committee was
appointed TO correspond with the friends of Mr.,
Calhoun throughout the Union, and steps were
taken to Start Calhoun paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-09

Col. Richard NJ. Johnson has arrived in New
York.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-10-19

Sia,e n rcs,sosi 1pE It Remembered
Dsitsi OF Rutland. Sc. ! ~ that at sPeo''i
rebate contt held al Rutland. within aud Tor sald
distinct 90 the ssih DAY Of Sept \. ". 1883
Present. Wm, Hal, Jua'e.
Harriet, S,rona, John Strong and George W.
Strong administrators OF Tie estate ol Moscs strong
late of Roland ia said district, deceased, hay
ing made application to said court 10 have I've nIne
heretofore allowed ihom ur paying the debts oi SAID
cs,nie. extended one year hon the "a day OF NO
vrmbor next;
his ordced tha, said application be referred Tor
hcarnr ard dcciSi0n.io ihc first Monday being The
9Th day OF Nov next, and tia, copy OF This order
be published three weeks successnely, previous
thereto in the Rutland Herald newspaper plin'ed
at Holland that all persons Interested may appear
aui objec, 10 The same if they cause,
4 true copy OF record,
io.is HENRY HALL Register.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-10-19
State Of Vermont De it remembered

Dstct Of Farhaven. IS. b that at proba,e
cour, holden at Castle,on within and for said district
on the 25h day of Sept. A. d. 1913.
Present A. Warner, Judge
Nathan Allen, administrator oflhe estate Of Onias
Hewlett, lane Of Pawlet, in said disiric, deceased
proposing TO render account Of his administration
OF said estate
1t is ordered that said account be received and
examined tor allowance on The FIRST day of November
next, al the probate office in said Caste,on and that
this order be published weeks successfully pre-
viuus thereto nthe Rutland Herald a ncwspa per
printed in Rutland which shall he sufficient noiice
10 all persons interested of the time and place Of
examining said account. A true copy of record.
40:I2 b. +. LANGDON Regisier
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-10-19
Removal.

fCir subscriber takes ,lHs method 70 nfotm his
] customers ina, nc has removed his shop 10 the
building ono door east OF H. Wes'oyers Hotel,
where hn intends the Manufacture OF all kinds Of
boots and shoes, expressly for customers.
lie has oo hand supply Of frs, rate stock. from
which he believes himself able TO produce an article
that will give entire satisfaction. and be is confident
t,si customers who examine and Try his work, will
have no difficulty in perceisIng the great superior-
iv NJ good thorough custom wmk over tho cheap
tash,made only 10 sellcommnnly called sale work
In order To accommodate his customers to make
isymen, thase hard tunes, If they will pay one half
cash, he will tske wood, oats corn, butter. cheese,
&c. for tic remainder. Customers ara invited To
cali ALVIN Low ELAND.
Carleton. Sept. 25, 1913. 39tf
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-10-19
Straycd or Stolen,

L>ROM the pasture OF the subscriber, in Poultney,
u two Mares, one being lame and marked with
stripe in the face. switch TAIL WHITE hind foot,
four feet marked by corking slim built, and about
l6 hands high TIC other described as follows :
brown. star in the face switch tail and mark on
The point of the hip, caused by kick, rather stout
built. The above horses clipped on the night ofthe
ith inst Whoever will return said horses TO the
subscriber shall 10 imply rewarded
c. r. BROWN
West Ponllney, Oct. :, 1913. 4I.i3
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-10-19
STATE OF VERMONT, BE it remembered

STATE OF NERMoNTt Re it remembered,
District of Rutland, IS - that at special
Probate Court held al Rutland within nnd for SAID
district on the I2th day OF Sept, A. u. 1913,
Present, VIM II Il, 1udro
Seneca Smith. administrator OF the IS, ile Ui
Arabe!la Bromley, late Of Dainty ia said dis,iiot,
deceased, proposing to render account .! his
administration OF said estate.
II is ordered that said account be referred for ex-
animation and allowance 30 the first Monday being
the 9th day of Nov nextand that copy of this order
Unpublished three weeks succossveiyprevious there
to IN the Rutland iIcrada newspaper printed at Rut-
land, that all rersors interested may appear aud
object to the sanc ir they see cause.
A ,rHo copy oirecocd,
4ol2 HENRY HALL. Register