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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25
FROM AFRICA.

by letter received from on board the U. S.
ship Macedonian, dated at Porto Prayo, March
9Th, we have few items of news later than that
already received.
The colony of Monrovia is represented TO be in
highly hourishing condition, and if properly
usained by the United States. i, is believed that
the ends proposed by its founders will be more
than realized.
The most influential residents, with the mis-
slonarles OF all denominations, think THAT the
course pursued towards the natives, with respect
to the numbering Of the crew of the Mary Carver,
will have decidedly beneficial effect, is protecting
coast, as they are now convinced that outrapes
committed by them will be, Cf slowly) severely
redressed Every thing was then quiet, and tho
health of tie settlements good
The King Of the natives died on board the Ma
cedonian, the day after the battIs.-.Bah. Sun.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.

The Southern Churchman thus notices this in.
stuiion, which has just gone into operation, un.
der encouraging circumstances:
The Rev. James McElroy has resigned the
General Agency of the Bible Society of Virginia.
aud accepted the appointment principal and
professor in the Virginia Female lnstitute' at
Staunton, Virginia. and the rectorship of Boyden
parish, In the neighborhood. Mr.. McElroy has
entered upon his duties in the Institute and Boy
den parish.
The prospects of the Institute are such az
greatly TO encourage the hearts of its friends and
justify the hope that it will prove useful auxjli-
AIRY to the Church. Situated in one of the most
beautiful, healthy and central regions in the State,
and having at It's head experienced and emf.
nently qualified principal, it must soon take its
stand amongst the first female institutions of the
day. Let the friends Of female education, and
OIL the Church in Virginia, encourage and patro-
MISE this institution, and they will make it both
nursery for the Church, and rich blessing 10
the community at largo.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

The returns from the Seventh Congressional
District OF Maine, indicate that Shepard Cary's
majority over Mr.. Robinson, his Wing opponent,
will be quite small-Probably not more than a
hundred votes. This is districtwh was con-
sidered good for Democratic majority of from
200 10 1900. In 1910, when the Wings car
ried the State, there was Van Buren, majority in
this district of 27I; in 1871 the Democratic ma
iorily was 1,453; and in 1912 over 500. The
returns already show increase of over 200
on the Wing side since the last election.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

We observe it stated in the Baltimore Ameri-
can that it is in contemplation to light the Hall
OF the House OF Representatives with the Drum
mond Light. This light is produced by the
union Of Two jets of oxygen and hydrogen gas
upon piece Of unslacked calcined lime in a
state Of combustion, and is said to possess an IL
Eliminating power equal to six hundred oil lights
from the best argand burners. The light can be
sustained, without dminulion, for twelve hours,
and the cost of it is declared to be but one-fourth
the cost Of oil lights.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25
STAUNTON ACADEMY.

Mr.. john J. EMPiE, of Richmond, has been an
pointed to the Professorship Of Languages in this
institution, made vacant by the resignation of Mr..
Is. u. McPaAiL, and has entered upon the dis
charge OF his duties. Mr.. EMpIE is well recon-
mended as classical scholar. and will no doubt
prove valuable acquisition to the Academy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

Mr. Garrett Davis, in his address at the recent
Wing meeting in New York, stated the fact tina,
OF the thirty-seven delegates who signed the De-
ciaratlon OF independence, thirty.two of them,
together with Gen. Washington, supported the
establishment of United States Bank. Still
our modern democrats say it is not Republican
measure! The Fathers of the Revolution were
certainly pretty clever fellows for the times but
we suppose it would not do to compare them with
full-bown Republicans of the present day
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25
EFFECT OF THE TARIFF.

From a table in Hunts Merchants Magazine,
furnished from the Treasury Department, it APP
pears that the amount Of specie imported into
the United States in the year 1913 was S23,742,-
G34. Ofthis amount $l7,25i,a70 were in gold,
and S6,032 075 in silver. This is greater by about
S6,oOO,OOO, than the imports of any year since
1921. The amount exported in 1913 was S3,11S,-
800. This table shows gratifying increase of
the precious metals in the country, which will
tend still further to give stability to our currency
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

Governor BRIces, of Massachusetts, stated in a
Temperance meeting held at the Boston State
House, that, in eighty-one townships of shat
State, thirteen thousand drunkards had been
restored 10 sobriety through the instrumentality
Of WashinOtonian efforts
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

ders, they must awaken generous sympathy in
his behalf wherever he goes.
We understand that it is the intention of Mr..
Bear to visit this place again, some time during
the summer-of which due notice will be given.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

letter from New Orleans, dated April 9Th,
says: Our Texas fever has abated. The hold
ers of bonds and money are much disappointed
at the uniavorable prospects as 10 annexation.-
The great body OF our citizens are either opposed
or Indifferent on the subject.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

The corporation expenses of the city Of New
FORK FOR the last year amounted TO near six mil
lions Of dollars-including none, It would seem,
of an extraordinary character. This appears e.
normous.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

The Hon. w. r. KING, the new enyov to
France, is expected TO sail in the New York
packet on the LIST instant. DR.. ]. J.. MARTIN,
late Principal Clerk in the Department of State,
has been appointed by the President, with the
advice and consent of the Senate, Secretary of
the legation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25
TEXAS.-MR. WILKINS.

The Secretary Of War, the Hon. VIM. Will
kins' has addressed letter to the people Of the
''wenty-hrst Congressional District of Pennsyl-
vania, his late constituents, which is devoted en-
tirely to a discussion of the question of the an.
nexation of Texas to the United States. He is
in favor of annexation, and the reasons he urges
are those of exPediency, growing out of the
prospect Of enlarged markets for the manufactu-
ring and commercial industry of his constituents
and of the country. Besides these, he presents
the following consideration, which, Judging from
the letters paraded recently i'm the Richmond En-
quirer from the North and West, in appreciation
of MIR. Walkers pamphlet, is no doubt the prin-
cipal one that will give strength to the cause of
annexation in the non-slaveholding States:
"The annexation of Texas" says Mr.. Will
kins, "must soon be followed by the voluntary
abolition of the institution of slavery i'm our
neghbouring States, Virginia, Maryland and De-
laware, and also, indeed, in Kentucky and Mis-
souri,. We can all truly rejoice in its withdraw
al from our own immediate vicinity am satisfied
that the best interests Of that class of our fellow
beings originally brought TO, and forced on these
States by British rapacity and injustice, and who
must always be marked and distinct race, as
iohg as they abide among our own people, will
be best consulted by securing the only outlet the
| only hope which has presented itself for
their acquiring an Independent home or attaining
position elevated and equal to the people amidst
whom they dwell. Such refuge is offered be-
yond the Rio Bravo, among the Mexican and
South American nations, who have no prejudice
either to caste or color"
| Thus we see how extremes often meet The
peculiar, par excellence champions of Slavery in
the South, and the Aboli,ionis,s of the North
and West, seem likely to harmonize and irater-
nlze on this question of Annexation!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

1t is said that the Governor of Alabama will
appoint the Hon. Dixon II. Lewis to fill the
seat of Mr.. King in The Senate, which has been va
Gated by resignation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

1t is stated that Mr.. Clay will be in Washing
ton at the time of the meeting of the Baltimore
Convention, and that he will proceed thence
homeward by the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

At Hartford, Conn, the experiment of covering
the body with sliced onions, and renewing them
often till the fever subsidies, has been tried with
great effect in cases Of scarlet fever. The onions
draw the fever 10 the surface,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25
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CONNECTICUT ELECTIONS

The elections in Connecticut are now complete.
and show the following result In the House,
Wings IO4, Locos 80 Senate, Wings Is, Locos
Giving majority on joint ballot, Miriy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

The birthday Of Henry Clay was celebrated in
New York by an immense gathering of the
Wings at the Tabernacle. The meeting was aG-
dressed by the Hon. John VI. Bolts, II lon. Garrett
Davis, Hon. w. Hunt, Edward Collier, and
MorTis Franklin, Esqs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

The reception given to Mr.. Clay in Raleigh
was Of the most cordial and enthusiastic charac-
ter.-From ten to fifteen thousand persons were
present
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

Geo. N. Scarborough, of Accomac, has been
appointed Judge of the General Court, by Gov.
Mcdowell, to supply the place of Judge Bayly,
resigned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

The District Court Of the United States
commences its session in this place on Wednes-
day next
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

peachy X. Grattan. esq. has been appointed
Reporter OF the Court Of Appeals of Virginia, by
the unanimous vote of the Judges, in the place or
Conway Robinson, esq. resigned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25

gain under discussion. After some amendment.
the bill! was ordered to be engrossed, and passed.
A motion was again made to reconsider, pending
which tho House adjourned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-25
THIS is A BRITISH BILL.

The avowed object Of this bill is TO open
our ports TO the importation Of British goods
to favor foreign farmers and mechanics, and
destroy our own. Sir, give the people time
TO be heard, and this bill cannot pass let il
be discussed, and it can never pass an Amer
lean Congress.-There is one way in which
it can pass--send it to the British ParIia-
ntent, and it will be passed by accIamation
ENGLAND would give millions to secure its
passage. 1t had recently been stated in an
official report, read in the House of Com
mons, that unless the American Tariff of 1912
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oct Sim

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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.


A MOS KENDALL and JOHN f. KENDALL
with the Government of the following description,
viz;
Obtaining contracts from the Post Office and othei
Executive Departments.
Procuring patents, and other business connected
with the Patent Office.
Procuring penslons-revolutionary army, and ma
Wy; and other business in relation thereto.
Settlement of accounts whether with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, or Post Office Departments
Prosecuting OF claims against the Government,
whether for lands, other property, money, before
any Of the Executive Departments or Congress.
Our Office is IN the house of Amos kENpALL on
street, the first door east of the Medical College
two squares west of the Post Office Department
where be found during business hours
Amos kendall will prepare cases for presentation
to the Departments, or to Congress. His knowledge
OF the forms and details of public business derived
from service in the public Offices will enable him
to perform this service IN the most effective manner
and those who ntrust us with business may rely upon
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Persons at a distance will find il much cheaper 10
employ us in any business they may have with the
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We will also attend to the ad justment and collec-
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All letters on business should be addressed to
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$500 RE WARD.

THORNTON H. FREEMAN late Postmaster at
Carroton, Missouri, having escaped from the Gus
tody of Weston F. Buroh. Esq, U. S. Marshal for
the District Of Missouri, by whom he had been ar
rested charge of having committed several de-
precautions upon the mail and there being strong
presumptve evidences of his guilt
| do hereby, in addition to the reward Of $50 al
ready offered on behalf of the Post Office Depart
ment by the Special Agent offer reward of TWO
AND FIFTY DOLLARS for the rearrest of said
FREEMAN, aud returning him to the custody of
the said Marshal or securing him in custody until the
said Marshal can reclaim him.
e. A. WICKEIFFE
Postmaster General
Posr OrFIcE DEPARTMENT., Nov. &, Is43
Madsonan, Washington, ID. c. kentuekan,
Louisville, Ky. Missouri Reporter, and Old School
Democrat st. LOUIS, will please copy and forward
their accounts to the Post Office Department
nov S-w3m
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l. ARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS
II THoNss PURsrLL, Importer, has the pleasure Of
informing his friends and the public generally that be
has just received by late arrivals from Liverpool and
other sources
ll9 packages Of the above articles Of the new.
est patterns and shapes
Ivory handle and other Knives and Forks in set,
OF 81 pieces, and separate
German and Britannia Table and Teaspoon
Walters
Plated and Brass Candlesticks and Shutters and
Trays
Dooking-glasses, Castor, English and American
Tea and Coffee sets
Coffee Urns covered and uncovered Pitcher SC.
Astral, Hall, Side, Liverpool, Solar, and Read
ing Lamps and Weeks, Of all sizes
Also, Souihworhs Patent Lard Lamp.
All Of which will be sold, wholesale and retail 80
low and on good terms Is al, any other establish
ment
Goods assorted in the original packages, Pipes in
boxes, Window Glass Of assorted sizes Al very low
prices, Stonewarc al reduced factory prices.
The subscriber has the agency Of Britannia man
ufsotory, which enables him 10 sell these articles at
reduced prices. lie solicits call from his friends
and the public generally IT his store Pennsylvania
avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
nov as-eolm THOMAS PURsELL.
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NEW MUSIC.

NEW MUSIC
lust RECEIVED, the following pieces Of New
y Music at the old established store two doors east
ofl2th street. Pennsylvania avenue.
w FISCHER.
The Foresters-Words from ancient poetry
Tyrolienne--Music by Donizetti
Thy Heart is my IIome--By Phillips
The Cot where we weie Born-By the Hutchinson
Family
Excelsior-By the Hutchinson Family
Cape Ann do do do
The Poor Savoyard-By w. n Montgomery
The SAINT Of Erins Isle-By John n Hewitt
The Parting Friendly Edw. l.. While
There was TIme-By Jos Philip Knight
The Cross Old Bacheor-By G. n RodweH
The night before the Bridal--By George Indie,
In the Cold Silly Nightly Sir Henry r. Bishop
Passing away-by E.lv. J Neisn
have gozed on the face OF he loyely-by Stephen
&. Massinr.
Codjo's wild hunt-by the Ethiopian sercnaders
kmokerbOcker waltz by Bscner
Pemberton wsltz-by James Bouton
Three grand waires-by T. l.. White
On-ki.hye waltz
Me Caroline valr-by Lanner
United States Grand March-hy John Andrews
Mount BOwdoin Quick Strp-by p Strong
$50 regiment Quick Step-by Augustus J. Jsnner
The Sea Shortly q Weiss
Young Pnnst's First Duct-by Mosohes
La Petite F,te--by + Burgmuller
Les Bellies Varsoyiennes-by Chas. Frederick Ru.
dolph
Rondo Irlandsis-by . Burgmullor
Thema from DOni1eltas Opera L'Elisire ia more
by +. Burgmulller.
t.n
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NOVEMBER TERM, lSi3.

In Montgomery County Court, sitting Cotet Of
Equity.
William Brandenburg persus Thomas A. Duley and
Jonathan Dudley.
ORDERED this 10Th day of November, iS43, that
~ the sale made and reported by John Brewer,
trustee for the sale of the real estate of Thomas A.
Duley and Jonathan Duley be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shewn or
before the first Monday OF March next Prorided, a
copy of this order be inserted in newspaper
printed at Washington city, District Of Columbia
in each successive week for six weeks before the
frs Monday of February next. The report states
the amount of sales to be 5000
Il. Ii. WILKINSON.
Copy Test: BRlCE SELBY, Clerk.
dec lS-W6W
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mons will be written by the students and carefully
examined methodoal course OF study VIII be
adapted To each Students need. II he comes as a
iro no will commence al the real beginning II lac b."
adUaeed he will begin al the exact point Of hs
then attanments-anj II he be nearly ready Tor the
bar his readings and practical exercises viii be- ac'
eordngly. Students will be expected 10 study and
work law points for ihemselves-the sources and
facilities will be iurn,sbed-snd ~ he eannoi solve the
particular doubt will be then, and then only sored
for him, the particular will be given HIM, by
which he may dispel the difficulty. In the science of
law and in It's practice, there can be royal road
toll is the common lot Of a-geniu can never supply
the place of labor and hope TO be sound law
yers without work-wOrk-woIk.
Ia regard to the expense of living in this city |
have particular information TO communicate. Ii Is
said to be the least expensive city Of the Union and
am informed that board varies from ~ 30 TO 20 per
week-as To all other expenses, those must depend
upon the mean, and the prudence of the students
themselves.
Students enter only for sir months and on any day
of the year--Fee So 50 for the half year, pay
able in advance The general idea in the United
States seems to be- that three years, from the com
mencement, Is the proper noyltiate--and tins, also
must depend upon the Students pleasure-or good
sense TO make II less more according TO the views
he may have,
The advantages of associated studies those that
are more solitary, very great and undoubted-
Tor when emulation is IN its first ygor II Is highly
important to give il impulse in the direction OF ITS
future objects. We apt to flag in the race, when we
do not hear the tread of our competitors near at
hand. IT, this principle, the learned collect them
selves into societies. students into colleges, and mem
bers of the craft into fraterDiiies and comPa
MES, there Is equal perhaps superior reason Tor the
law student TO emerge from that studloHs solitude IN
which il has been hitherto the fashion to attain the
laborious learning ofhis profession
philadeDh December laa3
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