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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23
CHANGE IN THE JURY SYSTEM

we are gratihed 10 see the spirit with which
the proposition, started few weeks ago by cor
respondent in this paper, is taken up in every part
OF the State. The conviction seems to be univer-
sal, that some amendment is necessary, and If
The proper means are only used to bring public
sentiment TO bear upon the Legislature, its suc-
cess will be certain. Let the active friends of The
measure, therefore, every where, see to it tina,
this is done.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

The interior building of the Penitentary at
Milledgevile, Georgia, containing the work
shops, was destroyed by fire on the night of the
9Th instant. The building containing the cells of
the convicts was saved, without damage. During
the fire, all the prisoners were secured, and remo-
we'd by the citizens, beyond the walls, and after
wards returned TO their places
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

, Inc reader viii remember the account Of the
escape OF eight or nine negroes from St. Angus
une. Alter their escape They lowered about the
coast Tor time. They landed near the Kew Bis
cayne, and went TO the house Of Mr.. Geiring,
Willie he was out, and no one present but his lii
We daughter, and took some provisions. The lit
TIC girl was not mlstreated more than the holding
her mouth to prevent her giving alarm. She es-
capped before they departed, ran to where her ia
Their was fishing and told him what had taken
place. He seized his gan and started in pursuit
In little While the girl heard two shots fired and
her father cries immediately after. She ran to
him and found him dead, being shot by the ne
groes.
The 81. Augustine papers tell piteous tale of
the suiterings OF the little girl and her brother
The one eight, the other seven years old. They
We're alone on the island and hid themselves i'm
Inc bushes through fear, where they were attack
ed by myTiads OF mosquitoes. AT noon of the
next day several Of the inhabitants of the Miami
river came to the island and took away The chill
dssn.
Gen. Worth despatched orders for The adoption
OF The most Vlgant measures for the arrest of the
runaways; but they nevertheless succeeded in
getting away, and late arrival from Nassau
brings information that they had been brought
lhilher as prisoners by wrecking vessel. They
were OF course free unless charged with crime,
and whether they would be detained there till in.
tciiigence of the murder Of Geirinq was received.
we know not. Al all events it is a case COMING
within the pale of the Washington Treaty and
laws In pursuance thereof, ard no doubt prompi
means have been taken or will be taken by our
Government to demand them and bring them back
for trial. Richmond COmpiLey,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

" The Enquirer announces that Virginia
State Stock sold in Richmond, on Thursday, at
Slo5. This is ia,,ering to the pride of the good
old Commonwealth. 1t shows that there is no
dlstrust of the pesiierous doctrine of Repudia-
ton getting foothold among u.s.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23
The Madisonian Of Wednesday evening $;

The Madisonian Of "Wednesday evening saws
col. Benton is out in the MissOUmAN in favor
OF the annexation Of Texas. THE C0ioneits a toholc
team himself"
AN officer Of the Louisiana State Bank of New
orleans has been ascertained 10 be defauIter 10
ne amount OF nearly Sl1 900. The entire extent
oil his delalcalion is not yet known.
:, Ihe Governor Of Georgia has appointed the s.,
Monday in January next, for the election of a
member OF Congress to fill the vacancy OCCASION
cd by tic death Of Col. John Mlcn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

New JERsEy.-We were sorry that the Wings
lost New Jesey at the late election; but it turns
Out that it was very small victory after all. A
change OF less than serenity fire votes would not
only have demolished the present Locofoco ma
jority Of Is in the State Legislature, but would
have given the Wings majority Of 6-severai Of
the Wing candidates losing their election BY less
than Si1 votes, and in others by only f,Do! s'Next
year. we have no doubt the Jersey Blues will be
found sin line" agan.-YIrg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

Gewgia.-rhe new Wing Governor, Craw-
ford, was installed into Office on the Sih instant
Charles Daughery, (Whig) has been elected
President of the Senate, and Charles J. Jenkins,
(Whig) Speaker Of the House.
The official returns Of the votes cast for Co
vernon at line late election in Georgia exhibit the
following result. For Mr.. Crawford 3S,7I3, for
MIR. Cooper 5,3a5-showing the Wing majority
on the Governors ticket TO be 1883 votes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

Advices have been received at Savannah from
Guadalupe to the LIST inst. The editor Of the
Republican says that immense activity exists in re-
building the town Of Point au Petre, and otherwise
repairing the damages sustained by the terrible
earthquake Of the 9Th Of February last The sp-
preparation Of the French Government of $780,
600 francs, is being judicioosy expended in pt04
noting the reconstruction Of the town. One thou
sand dollars are offered 10 every citizen who will
erect, within given time, house Of given dimen.
sons.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

A correspondent of the Charleston Mercury,
writing from New York, under date Of the 3lss
ul,imo, says:
"During an interview with Gen. Bertrand, l
learned fact that will be pleasing to our literary
and military statesmen. 1t is, that he has now
In ihe press work on the campaign Of Napoleon
in Egypt, dictated to him by that great coinman
der while he was in st. Helena, few months be-
fore his death, and which goes fully into all the
details OF that extraordinary movement. 1t will
contain also Napoleon's views of the politics of
the different Governments Of Europe during the
same period"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

u Martin Van Buren, plays the "Anful Dodg-
err most beautifully. The Syracuse Conven-
ton represented him to be in favor of Tariff for
Revenue, with incidental protection, and so he
reported himself in his Indiana letter. But in his
late letter, published in the Richmond Enquirer,
he declares himself to be opposed to the present
Tariff. (Which is a Tariff for revenue with Incl
dental Protectlon) both on account of its princi
pie and It's details. Thus his friends, both
North and South, have something TO swear by
The former. the Indiana letter, that he is, and the
latter the Richie letter, that he is not in favor of
Protective Tariff. We wondered, little
while ago, why it was that the Enquirer raised the
cry OF "trmmng" on this question against
MIR. Clay-butthe motive is now paIpable enough.
1t want, 10 divert attention from the smell of Its
own "stinking fish,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

The election in the State Of Mississippi took
place on the 9th and 18th days Of this month
The Wings have no candidates for Congress, they
being on principle opposed TO the general ticket
system as contrary to the law of Congress. Ma
ny OF them will, however, supper, the bond-poy-
ing Democratic ticket.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

We are rejoiced to learn that the subscription
Tor the relief of the families of the Officers and
oeamen oil the United States schooner Grampu
Qost at sea) is going on famously. Within the
last two or three days, one gentleman has sent
$500 from Philadelphia; another 500 from N.
York; and another Sl,4O0 from Boston, as the
fruits each of his own labor. Several other be-
nevolent persons have also charge of lists there.
Mi. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

THE Common Council of Richmond have
appointed committee to memorialize Congress,
on the subject of the improvement of the lower
James River, and deputed DR.. John Brocken-
brough special Agent to visit Washington and
press the matter upon the attention of the men,
bers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

Mike Walsh, the late leader of the Subterra-
mean party, as they called, has been sentenced
by the Recorder of New York to pay several
fines, and to go to Backwell's Island for two
months, for sundry libels on citizens of that
place.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23


A Democratic meeting was called in Lynch
onrs lately, worGed thus; A meeting of those
opposed 10 the election of Henry Clay as next
President, and ,cho intend 10 support The nominee
IF he Democratic National Convention, will be
held" &c. This preliminary pledge was no,
agreeable to the Calhoun men--one of the lead
ers Of whom declared he could not enter the
meeting with such pledge. The consequence
was, that the meeting was postponed, and 10 con-
ciate this objection, another call was published
with the words In ifaHc erased So saws the
Lynchburg Virginian.
From the Richmond Wing.
We hear good deal of talk about the doinus
OF the Democracy in Lynchburg. At the pro-
ceedin9s OF the last meeting, it is thought that
Mr.. Daniel carried things with a pretty HIGH
hand. On his motion, twas carried, that no man
should belong to the Democratic Association.
VINO would not take the pledge TO support the no.
minee OF the Baltimore Convention. Well, pro-
pably this rigid rule is the best; but this move
ihent mad harsh aspect, as a diileren. rule had
prevailed before, and the effect of the adoption of
ms, was unceremoniously to expel portion of
the members.
We do not understand whether Ritchie's mum,
ruie-prohibulng any member from uttering the
name OF his iavour,e for the Presidency-was
also adopted III Lynchburg. For the sake of
union and harmony, and conformity and uniformi-
y, 1t ought to be. 1t is by far the best rule ever
devised, and its virtues ought to be put in reaui-
sition every where. " MIR. Chairman, NV choice
Tor the Presidency, is that greatest genius of the
age-ihat exemplary patriot that consistent
statesman John c." (OrderI ORDER
ORDERLY ''Mr. President, (says another orator
The only man who has any claims upon every
true Democrat, is he who fell MARTYR in the
cause-l mean the immaculate, the frank, the
bold, the magnanimous Martin Van B"
(Order order orderly
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23
MASSACHUSETTS, ELEcIIoN.

The returns from the Massachusetts election
are quito cheering to the Wings. They have
gained largely in the popular vote, and have car
ried both branches Of the Legislature by hand
some majorities. There has been no election of
Governor by the People, owing to the large scat
tering vote-but Mr. Briggs, the Wing candidate,
leads Mr.. Morton upwards of 1000. The Legis-
lature will therefore have TO elect.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

=, Gen. Morris has written song 10 the tune Of
dnkeo Doodlei into which he has humorously
condensed the whole history Of the American Re
youlion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

GREAT 1iELD.-We learn from the Westmin-
s'er (Md.) Carfolitonan that Mr.. Augustus Skri-
yer, of Carroll county, raised this year on ten
acres and seven-eighths Of an acre, ZIG bbls. of
corn, making an average of 80 bushels and peck
per acre.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

Porh.-The Lynchburg Virgnan of the 18th
says that few hogs have already reached that
place.-"The asking price, we hear, is $3.50 !;
though we do not know that any sales have been
made"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

Sehooi fund.-The following are the quotas Of
the several counties named, OF the appropriations
from the Literary Fund, for the education of the
children Of the poor, for the year 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23

The Madsonian Of the l4Ih says a brilliant en-
terainment was given 70 Marshal Bertrand, on
the preceding evening by Mrs. Rober, TYLER, the
presiding lady at the Presidents mansion:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23
MIR. CLAWS LETTER TO MR. GIDDINGS.
MORE PROOF

The statement published the other day, is con-
hrmed by MIR. Clay, himself. The tale of the
Lorraine Republican, and Richmond Enquirer, is
just what we supposed it vase sheer aJ, icaiio,.
See what follows:
The following is an extract of letter from MIR.
Clay, 10 MIR. Bolts, dated
ASHLAND, 10Th Nov. 1913.
81 have perused your letter to the Wing, and
- am greatly obliged by the friendly motives
" which dictated it. BY this time, however, you
" VIII have learned, from card published by
" MIR. Giddngs, that it was no letter Of mine,
" but one OF nainesake. which has excited Mr.
" kilchie. do not write letters for different la
" tliudes. have but heart, and one mind,
" and all my letters are but copies Of the original,
" and II genuine, will be found TO conform TO it,,
" wherever they may be addressed.''
Mir, Nor, 90.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-11-23
MIR. CLAY's LETTER TO MIR. GIDDINGs.
THE CdLUNNY Exploded


Thefolowing extract Of letter from a gentle
man OF high character, in MIR. Giddings' District,
puts the eStinguisher upon the calumny started
by the Lorraine Locofoco paper, and circulated by
the Richmond Enquirer. The gentleman to whom
the letter was addressed assures us that its state
men's may DO implicitly relied on.
So goes another of the thousand falsehoods,
which Locoiocosm is busily propaga,ing agaius,
NE Great Man Of the age. But what Of tina,
Probably dozen new falsehoods will spring up
from the ashes Of this dead one. The capacity
of the Locos for romancing is wholly illimitable.
This fact should be borne in mind by the hones,
portion Of the people, who only desire truth and
justice 10 PREVAIL
Extract Of Letter from Clcayeland Ohio TO gentle.
man Of that place in this city.
ain the last Richmond Wing you sent me, I
read a letter from the Hon. ]. NJ. Bolts, in which
mention was made of letter from Mr.. Clay, read
10y the Hon. J. II. Giddings, at political meet
my In Lorraine county. GU will recolect tina,
Mr.. u. read this same letter referred 10 by Mr.. b.
at the meeting held in the court house i'm this city
last July. The letter was from Mr. e. ~. Clay, Of
Lexington, Hy.,-a gentleman, whose opinions
OH Slavery are well known throughout the whole
country, Ar. Giddings has nerer received anu
communication from Henry Clay on this rexed
question " Slarery. On has question there n.per
has been any correspondence beiween Mr.. Clay and
Mr. G'ddings. Ikno,o ihis is so, and, therefore,, /
do not speoA al random. For, during the last cam
vass in This State, and few days before the cleo
tion, Mr.. Giddin9s informed me that he had ne.
yer received any letter from Mr.. Clay, and had
never correspondcd with Mr.. Clay on this ques-
ton. But you will remember what Mr.. Gid
dings said about the letter alluded to by MIR.
Bolts: and will you call upon the editor Of the
:" w hig," and give him this information, and set
the matter right."-Whig, Nor. II.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-10
WHO is RIGHT 2

the late Kentucky butchery which differs from
the account published by us day or Two ago.
Our account was Ia ken from private letter
written by one who was present. 1t stated that
Mr.. Clay assaulted Mr.. Brown (,cho mas IN
armed,) with his Bowie knife and cut him in a
horrible manner. After Mr.. Brown was mutt
lated, we are Informed, he fired pistol (that
some one handed him) at Mr.. Clay, the ball OF
which struck the scabbard Of Mr.. Clay's Bowie
knife, which saved his life. We trust that none
but the true statement will obtain currency. II
ours be not the true one we desire it to be cor
rected
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-10

The Convention at Harrisburg 10 put John Tyler on
the Wing ticket; and no w. having by their aid been
successful they turn round and say mat The people
have decided in favor Of Bank, and denounee all
those who deny IL and resist The Bank as Virginia
abstractionists."
to the stand, to prove that the President "was
right"
81 will adduce only one other proof TO show that
the people in the last election did NOT pronounce any
such decree Is now Pretended-that The whole ar
gment gross attempt TO peryert, and, in fact, 10
Ialsify their proceedings II is the authority OF Pre-
sideDt Tyler himself, party in that election.
In his message 10 Congress, now lying before me,
he has expressly told us
What is now to be regarded the judgment Of
the American people on the whole subject, (he banks
AND the currency,l have no accurate means Of de-
termining but by appealing TO their more immediate
Representatives. The late contest which tsrmina-
ted in the election of General Harrison to the Presi
dency, was decided principles well known and
openly declared; and while the Sub-rreasury reeev-
ed in the result the most decided condemnation ye
other scheme Of finance seemed TO hare been eo'erea
in
Sir the President was right-the nation knows he
was right The people, if they decided against the
Sub Treasury, did not decide for United States
Bank; and least Of all did they decide in favor Of
such Bank as this, modelled and fashioned as il Is
with savish exactness, after the old United States
Bank. Since the election, that institution has expir
ed, amid the groans and sufferings of those who re-
posed in it too fatal confidence to the last Its in
herent defects and hdeous corruptons now lying
open and bare TO public inspection The committee
who reported this bill have profted nothing by il
past history, and have taken no warning from its dis
astrous overthrow They still hold il up, in the per
son Of this BILL to the admiration of the American
people, and challenge for it their appreciation fol
twenty wears to come ~
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-10
WHAT'S In THE WIND

Did we not know that something more potent
than Mr.. Rtchie's "wand Of peace" had ST.
fenced the Globes batteries one after anolher'
until il has not single gun which has not been
di,mcunled by the artillery of an outraged press,
we might pity its present condition; but II Is
little below our pity, and not much ABOVE CON
tempt, for its daily windings and ~ islings IN lis
unproyoked assaults and retreats.
Finding that no sense OF shame could re
strain that imperious print. we Determined 10
carry the war into Africa, and TO try the Effect
of grape and canister where The wand OF
peace" was poweress and we have the salis-
faction of knowing that our shot have told, and
that the Globes broad batteries give. no other
token of their late red wrath than what may be
discerned in an occasional random shot. The
broadsides at the whole Democratic party for
daring so fully to believe in MIR. Tylers honesty
and patriotism, as to advise some OF its proml-
nent men TO become melnUels VI me CaDinei,
are no longer heard. Mr.. Nelson is no longer
molesied, and the arrows levelled at Mr.. Hen
shaw, striking the agis of the ~ England press,
have rebounded and fallen innocuous at the feet
of the archer. Democrats out Of The Cabinet
are no longer prescribed because they hold, or
are willing to hold office under Mr.. Tyler, and
even they who were displaced under Mr.. Ty-
the 7lh inst, that "the party no doubt will be
grafifed al the restoration of the few honest
men who were made early victims"
Bu, lately and no honest man could receive
or retain Office under an "imbeclle President
and corrupt Observation-Disclosures any one who
has been victmized may forget his suferings,
and take Office honorably second time!
Has the Globe found any difference in its
subscription list since its onslaught or what is
The cause of its suddenly sneaking into a viii
lingness 10 see Democrats do that for which,
within a very few days, it has poured out It's
Any cunning process by which the Globe
hopes to obtain the printing Of Congress Is
it really phipped out Of its mpudence and its
dctatorial spirils2 or is it some frint-some
new device by which TO win back some little of
the favor which it has recently lost with the
Democratic party, that makes the naughty
Globe willing 10 see a Democrat twice an office
holder under the illuminated John Tyler2 We
were told that Mr.. Tyler must be watched
Such conduct in the Globe, shows that ii must
be watched. There are strong symptoms that
a consciousness Of deserton by the Democratic
party begins to worry the Globe-ft looks much
as if il had received ntimations that it is to be
dropped as a party organ, and OF course that the
printing which it covets cannot be obtained
We shall patch the Globe, and then as friend
Richie says, Nous perrons.