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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
LOCOFoCo MANAGEMENT AND MS RE-
SUITS.

The nomination Of Birney by the Locotocos Of
Michigan, seems likely not to result to the bene-
fit Of the party as much MS was anticipated. In
stead of being qualification to the Aboli,ionists
whose hopeless candidate for the Presidency he
was, it appears to have displeased them greatly,
both with Birncy for accepting, and the Locos for
nominating him. Birney is denounced by them as a
selfish man, who while protesting their pure prn-
ciples, was all the time seeking his own aggran-
dlzement. The Aboli,ionists, it is now under
stood, will generally vote for Clay or Polk, ac-
cording to their party preferences. The real grit
OF them, however, go against Polk on account of
his immediate Annexation pledge.
The Locos have certainly been unfortunate in
their efforts to bring extraneous aid to their
Their insidious appeals to the Catholic Irish pop.
ulation, and their, 1--WE sorry to say,) too sue
cessful attempts to array them body on their
side, have had the effect of bringing the Native
| American party, both in Philadelphia and New
York, where they are all powerful, to the side Of
the Wings. This circumstance of itself, is e.
nough to settle the contest in both of those States
against them. So far as the Locos are concern
ed, 1t is certainly righteous retribution. But il
is state of things which every liberal minded
man, and every friend of the free institutions o.
our country, must deplore. May we not we hope
that our Catholic tellow-ci,izens, will see tina
those are not their friends-nay, that they arr
their worst enemes-who have been attemptin,
TO enlist them as sect in the party contests o
the country If they do not, we predict that Ma
tive Amercanism will soon sweep over the length
and breadth Of the land.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
Il Fl + w HI G POLIO W,
AS CONDENSED BY MIR. CLAY

l. sound national currency, regulated by the will
aud authority of the Nation
= An adequate revenue, with fair protection TO A.
mcrican industry.
3. Just restraints the Executive power embracing
further restriction on the exercise of the veto.
d. faithful administration Of the public domain, with
an equitable distribution of the proceeds Of the sales
ii among all the States.
o. An honest and economical administration Of the
Government leaving public officers perfect freedom of
thought and OF the right of suffrage, but with suitable
strants against improper interference in elections
D. An amendment Of the Constitution, limiting the
cumbent OF the Presidential office a single term.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
THE POPULAR VOTE ON CONGRESS.

Fellow Citizens-It is now ascertained that
on the Congressional Election, the Democratic
Wings have majority in their favor Of 4,78l
VOTES! Mr.. Skunk has majority over Gen
Markle of about four thousand votes; but that
was given on STATE POLITICS, in regard 10
which many voted from personal preferences, or
local causes. The Congressional vote the
other hand has respect to the NATIONAL Poll
tics, and the 5000 maj. given on that question in
favor OF the Wings may be reckoned as so much
OF preference by the people for the election OF
MIR. Clay, and the objects to be accomplished by
his success.
In reference therefore TO the Presidential Elsc-
ton, the popular vote of Pennsylvania has gone
agains, POLK and DALLAS; which proves 10
the friends of CLAY and FRELINGHUYSEN.
that If they but exert themselves to bring their
full force 10 the election on the first Of November
next, the State is ours beyond all question.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
FOREIGN INTERESTS MAINTAINED.

The Courier ies Eats Unis, tho able and wide
ly circulated French journal in the city of New
York. whose editor has recently been enrolled in
the Legion Of Honor of Louis PHILIPPE, thus
justi6cs himself-an alien TO our Country-for
fighting the battle Of Locofocoism:
''Some of our readers are now and then Offend
ed at our Democratic sympathies, and accuse us
Of violating our political neutrality. We do no,
think that we deserve any reproach on this ac-
count-not because we deny our predictions for
that party, but because they to us to be rem
dered perfectly legitimate by the particular inter-
esls which it is our business to defend. Among
the political questions to be settled by the Presi-
dental Election, there is one which we cannot be
asked to look upon with indifference and neutral
ity; it is the TARIFF QUESTION, which is
too much of a French American question no,
to come within oui limits of discussion. II
is Our right to work with all might for the tri-
umph OF FREE TRADE and to throw of the
heavy yoke which for two years has weighed on
Foreign trade, and especially on the French
Whatever may be the opinions of our readers on
this subject, they cannot BE- surprised at our full
filling duty imposed on us by our conscience
and our NATIONALITY.
This is candid and manly. Foreign Interests
stand firmly arrayed against American Interests
and American Policy. France, which takes no
product of American workmanship, but burthens
heavily every fruit Of our Industry which her
own people can rival, is anxious to lave our mar
kets open TO the rivalry Of her artisans and FASH
ion makers. This is very natural though not quite
fair. But what say American artisans and work
men! Will they help other nations TO deprive
themselves of work and bread Some of them,
blinded and led away by party ties and feelings,
will do so; but the great mass OF them, we firm
Iy trust, will not. What say you, American
Workingmen An. Y. Tribune.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
THE RIGHf Sp,RiT

At meeting of the Mt. Solon Clay Club on
Saturday last, for the purpose of consultation
with reference 10 the best mode Of promoting the
election OF the llustrious Clay to the Presidency
among other propositions, motion was submit
ted TO appoint various committees throughout the
precinct whose duty it should he to make provi-
sion to bring 10 the polls the aged and iniirm
who might not have suitable means of convey
ance within their reach, and who might at the
same time be DESTROYS 10 vote. A member rose
and said that he would With great deal of pleas.
ure second the motion, from the fact that he could
not know, that he himself nigh, not get should.
er dislocated or leg fractured before the day OF
election, in which case he would gladly be con-
veyed TO the polls on a hand-Jarrow, or if neces.
sary be rode there upon rail- Were this spirit
universal throughout The State, no doubt she
would be found right side up the 9TH of No
vember. Indeed the Wings in ''these diggins''
are now very sanguine that such will be the case.
Our anxiety is for our good old Mother. With
regard TO Clay's election, we entertain not a
doubt
One tcko ,Uds Present.
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
The aggregate vote of GEORGIA a, the late ele

The aggregate vote of Georgia at the late cleo
ton, is 5000; within go of eighty thousand
votes. This is the largest vote ever given in the
State. The Wings gave, within some three or
four hundred, as large a vote as they gave to
Gov. Crawford, and which beat his competitor
over three thousand votes. Now, this vote Of
the Wings, is beat by some two thousand votes.
1t would seem, that while the Wings abou,
maintain their own in the State, the Democrats
have increased, since last year, some hundreds
over five thousand votes This looks curious
enough. - Georgia Recorder.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
WING ELECTORS FOR VIRGINIA.

Dist. ROBERT ii. WHITFIELD, ofIsle of Wight,
" JOHN f. SHELL, of Brunswick.
=" 3HENRY p. IRVING, Of Cumberland.
=" 4JOSEPH h. IRVING, of Amherst.
?" 5GEORGE IL. GlLMER, of Pusylvania.
&c VALENTINE w. SOUTHAI.L, of Albemarle
"' John JANNEY, Of Loudoun.
EDWARD T. TAYLOE, of King George.
9RALEIGH Il. DANIEL, Of Richmond City.
3" 10 MOREAU BOWERS, OF Williamsburg.
'' III ANDREW HUNTER, of Jefferson,
&c IL ALEXANDER III. Ii. STUART, of Augusta.
" 10 WILLIAM b. PRESTON, Of Montgomery
&c IA ANDREW S. FULTON, Of wv,he,
3" 10 ALLEN Il. CAPERTON, of Monroe.
=" l6 AUGUSTINE j. SMITH, of Harrison
eli JAMES NJ. STEPHENSON, of Tyler.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
722 VOTES GAINED IN 3 WEEKS.
BALTIMORE MUNICIPAL. E1Ecr,oN

On Monday, the annual election Of Mayor
was held in the city of Baltimore, and las was
expected) the Locos carried the day, but by the
greatly reduced majority of 497 since the I'd Oc-
tober! Then they beat the Wings in Baltimore
REPRESENTATION 1923 What has become of these
1872? Are they ali dead in three weeks or
is here confession that there was foul voting on
the I'd Of October!
Numbers of persons have been fined and i'm.
prlsoned for voting fraudulently on the I'd, and
this has no doubt pu; some check on that villain
Gus practice, which deserves the reprobation of
every man, as well as the rigor of the law.
RichmOnd Iphig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
NAVAL.

The U. S. store brig Pioneer, Lieut.. Command
ing SHAW, in ffty-eight days from Rio Janeiro,
anchored in Hampton Roads on Wednesday az
ternoon. She brings home a draught Of seamen
from our squadron on the Brazil coast whose time
of service is out.
The new sloop of war Portsmouth is preparing
for sea at Portsmouth, IN. H. and the officers
have been ordered TO her. She is to sail shortly
for the coast Of Africa, under the command of
Com. MoNTGoMgRY, to relieve the Saratoga
Capt. SKINNER is to take command of the Afri-
can squadron, and i! is said will go out in one of
the sloops Of war.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31

10 show how Presidential Election ia
looked at from the other side of the water the
New York American makes this Extract from a
letter from Liverpool, of 30 instant.
SIT looks here as if Polk would be elected. BE
that as 1t may, he has the best and most anxious
wishes OF all Manchester spiDners for his sue.
cess. They are to man all free traders to the
hub, and never fail to desire "free trade with A.
merlca," "Coiton three pence per lb.'' "protec-
ton to British Agriculture" and other like patri
otto sentiments.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
THE UNIVERSITY.

The Charlottesville Jehersonian states that this
Institution has commenced its 2lst session under
the most hatterlng prospects. The number of
students who have already mairculated and who
are in attendance amounts 10 I75, and nearly e.
quas that of any previous session, and it is ex-
pected that the number will be increased 10 goo.
At this time it is understood the several schools
range as follows Ancient Languages 81, Mo-
dern Languages 40, Mathematics 65, Natural
Philosophy 40, Chemistry 10, Medicine As, Ana
tony As, Moral Philosophy AZ, Law 80.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31

The Clay Club OF this place was addressed
on Thursday evening Lac, by VIM. II. TER
nLL, esq. OF Bath, and on Saturday evening
by OLIVER 2. BALDWIN, esq. of Lexington.
The speeches of both gentlemen are highly
extoHed by those who heard them Our
friend of the Gazette, whose powers of orato-
ny are so peculiar and felicitous, mus, have
electrified his audience for those we hear
speak of his speech evidently have the fluid
in them yet.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
LOUISIANA.

The New Orleans Bee, of the 9Th instant, con.
tains letter from the interior of the State, in
which the writer speaks with great confidence of
the Stale being carried by Mr.. Clay. He says
that no local causes will divide. or rival candi-
dates distract and keep the people from the polls,
and that all the Wings are united as one man,
and striving with energy and usefulness TO swell
the " hig majority.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
nuzzA FOR PENNSYLVANIA,

The Central State Wing Committee at Harris
burg issued on the 2lst second address to the
Public, which leaves on our mind scarce the
shade OF doubt that Pennsylvania will vote for
Clay by several thousand majority.
We give the following important extrac, from
it:
Second address o. The Eaecutire Committee 10 The
People IF Pennsylvania.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
MISSISSIPPI

The editor of the Vicksburg (Miss.) Wing,
having Just returned from tour over the greater
part OF the State, gives it as his deliberate OPT
Mon that the vote of Mississippi will be given to
Mr.. Clay, Notwithstanding the occasional tr-
umphs which reputation and dishonesty NAV
have achieved there. 1t would seem, from his
account, that our brethren there are working. If
so, they will triumph. No party can succeed
that does not work.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31

~ A. III. Ii. STUART, Esq. addressed the peo-
pie at the Court House, on Monday night last.
He will address the people at Middlebrook, on
Saturday next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31

A. III. III. STUART. esq. addressed the people
at iIarper's Ferry on Thursday evening last.
His remarks were intended principally for the
Workingmen, and we were told tina, he made
some converts.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
OFFICIAL VOTE FOR GOVERNOR

The official result in Pennsylvania has not
been publicly made known, but we learn from a
gentleman who left Harrisburg on Saturday, thai
Shuhk's majority is 4,27l. The Abolition vote
is rising 7,0O0-Phiia. Chronicle.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
The Philadelphia correspondent of the New

The Philadelphia correspondent of the New
York Tribune, under date Of October i6, says:
CHARLES JARED INGgRsoLL.-It is now pretty
generally conceded that the election of This man
was obtained through fraud, and that too Of the
most startling character, from the fact Of his bav-
ing received 9l9 more votes this year than he did
last, when he had only one candidate to contend
against. The Native Americans are adopting
measures to contest the election.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
CuTTlNG GEE PIPE

In the late election for Mayor of Baltimore, it
will be seen that the Wings have cut off 1872 fee,
of Locofoco pipe. In November, when 'Old
Boston" is in the field, few hundred feet moro
will go by the board.-Uinchester Rep.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31

~ We are requested to state that there will
DC political discussion at Marlborough (Bath
Co.,) on Saturday end of November next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
rs n a U ~ IN % Ns-
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1914.

FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
HENRY CLAY, OF KENTUCKY.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THEODORE FRELINGHUYSE SEN. OF NY
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
MAINE CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.

The Governor and Council of Maine have
counted the votes for members Of Congress in
the First and Fifth Districts, and there is no
choice in either district.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31

The report from Arkansas is that the Wings have
cccd their Governor and member Of Congress Doubt.
ii
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-10-31
THE LAST HUNBUG.

The statement of Mr.. McCord Of Alabama
made in the following letter to one Il. A. Reyn-
olds, is going the rounds of the Loco Foco Press
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-06
Marine Court.


Der. 6-Wuiiam SUan John 9 WrishL-This &C
ton instituted at the plaintiffs instance to recover
damages account Of assault and battery alleged
nave been committed on his person by the defendant II
appeared that the plaintiff who common on
board the steamer New York. steering said vessel
hr voyage from New Orleans TO New York the night
Of 23d July last, VIII the defendant, who 10 Captain OF
said vessel having had intmated to him by one Of the
passengers that plaintiff not steering correctly went
into the wheelhouse for the purpose OF removing him.
when the aay said to have taken place by the Captain
striking plaintiff the eye Several witnesses the
decndants part that from the position OF the
plaintiffs witness was utterly impossible to have
any thing that took place the wheelhouse the more
especially there light there. Judgment de-
erred.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-06

POSTAGE REFORM 1t is not little remarkable,
and shows us how blinded men become to their
real interests in the excitement Of political strife,
that, ami is all the clamor at present raised aboa
reforms and new measures, not word is said about
postage reiorm-a measure OF the greatest possible
public utility, and of universal interest and mpor-
lance This is indeed real reform, for ii con-
Germs the pockets, the feelings, the convenience,
aud the interest of every individual throughout the
country. Yet the politicians and ofiice-seekers OF
both sides are so muck engaged In trying 10 humbug
each other and the great neutral masses, who will
decide the contest that they have no time TO look
after any thing but the attainment OF their own
ends by the most patry means imaginable.
The Post Office department was never in such a
dilapdated condition at this moment. Ii had
been reduced to this lame atable condition by the
ignorance, folly, presumption and stupidity oil The
head OF the department, aided and abetted by men
Of the same calibre, such es the Postmasters OF
New York and other places, who have advised
him. What has been the result BY obstinately
persisting in Withholding his consent duce the
present oppre ssve rates of postage, ne has created
hosts oil post matters on their own hook, who are
approprating all the profits and advantages arising
from the Transmission oil letters the great routes
between the chief cities, so that the post ofiic
depai tment will be quite broken down long before
the next session Of Congress Ii is surely time fol
the people to stir In this matter. A pledge of post
date for Congress. All favorable TO the measure
should al once hold public meetings and com
mence moving in the matter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-06

IRISH REPEAL MEETINGS IN New YoRK.--We
perceive that the Irish Repealers here have an
nounced their intention OF holding mass meeting
OF " the friends OF Ireland" at Tammany Hall, on
Wednesday evening next. This movement has
originated in the news of the liberation OF O'Con-
nei-a piece OF intelligence received by the last
steamer.
1t IS the misfortune OF the Irish people here that
they Will persist In keeping themselves so isolated
and peculiarly clanlsh. II they discovered a pro-
per spirit OF love towards universal liberty they
would call upon all those who are friendly TO the
elevation OF the popular not OF Ireland alone,
but OF Scotland, England, France and all Europe.
Instead OF making their cause purely irish local
cause, they should make II European aud uniyer
sal. BY the adoption Of this policy they would re.
celve the sympathy of naives OF all lands whe,be,
European or American. The only ground Of hon,
for Ireland is Ia general movement of the mas,e,
in tho British empire. As to the reform pursued b,
Mr.. O'Connel-which 10 peculiarly Irish in il.
character, and, indeed, we may say sectaran, TO-
II 10 Roman Catholic as much any thing else
IS one OF the greatest phantoms aud delusions 4
the age. II never can be realized A sepsratio,
OF Ireland IN any form from England can never b,
realized without The consent Of Scotland and En2
idhn, winch never can be obtained. The only hop,
OF lreiands salvation is IN a great. united. genera
movement In favor Of liberty And therefore, Iii
on'y proper pohcy OF those who profess to be III
if'enos OF ireland y to unite with all in simila,
conoition throughout tue British empire and max,
ineir cause not a local but universal one
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-06
Common Pleas.
IL xra

Der 5-DEcIsIoNs.- Wfiiiam H. Sharp an infant by
his Guardian, ads Jasper CuP~y--Thsswas a motion
70 set aside report Of referees favor OF the planG
action brought by stepather against his minor
sspson for hoard Two of the only signed the
report, and the above molten made. Ordered that
the report Of referees be confirmed with costs.
Calvin j Hull e. a. ads Mortimer n. r Harrison -
This was motion made to set aside verdict in
favor Of plaintiffs. twas action Of assumpsit
the value OF certain medicines Ordered IL plaintiffs
remit $3 the verdict confirmed with COSTS 9th
new trial is ordered with costs to abide the event
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-06
Superior Court-In Chambers.

Der. o. Haoeas Corpus Margaret Anderson, young
against her. her MOTHER Tor bad conduct was brought
up before the Judge in chambers a writ of habeas
and discharged the ground that record
OF conviction had been filed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-06

Court FOR THE CONNECTION OF ERRORS = Wed.
ie sday, October 2.-Present, Senator Bockee, pre-.
siding and - other Senators. No. l3-H p. Alexander
mi al VI. II Green and al Mr. J. Spencer continued
or Plaintiff in error. Thursday October 3-Present
senator Foster presiding, and % other Senators NO 10
II Alexander and al. VS.. II Or en- and al Mr.. J a
spencer concluded for plaintiff In Friday, October
Presen' Senator Foster presiding and 20 other
tors. No l2-H Alexander and al II Green and
u Nr N. Ill., jr concluded for defendant in error MIR
) Stevens was heard side
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-06

90 RUN THEM OFF The TRACK.-Tho Vulgar
camps and reckless counteIciters who have be, a.
smping TO palm OIL their poisonous limitations of tou.
auds ltalian Soap for curing pimples freckles ian
hsps, and all skin bemshes, have in the issance of
he Poudre Subtle for eradcang hair reduce ,hs n,;ca
20 cents cake We warn the public against n ana
positively assure them cart load Is worth six nts
the genuine aud original Gsurauds italian soap Il TO be
had only at ~ Walker street, first Store FROM maj M,
Broadway-50 cents cake. i
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-06
FoRp's CASE. On yes
ell Il 80, ~ IN

FoRD's CASE. On yesterday the Criminal Court
called up the case OF Ford Tor the murder OF Low
me penne was exhausted and only jurors obtained
The Marshall was ordered TO summon additional nun
Der TO day six more were obtained and making
In all ten the panne was again exhausted and the
adjourned until three O'Clock this evening to give the
officers time TO summon PANEL OF twenty more The
persons summoned had generally formed and expressed
opinions on the subject either from from
very difficult to procure jury who had not fo med
opinion. 81 Louis Era, Spt. "a.