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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
FROM ENGLAND.

packet ship has arrived at New York which
sailed from Liverpool on the 18th ultimo. She
brings but little additional news.
The accounts from the various markets arc &,
vorabie; money continued abundant; business
III the manufacturing districts was cheerful and
wheat and cotton had both slightly advanced in
price, the latter article ranging an eighth Of
penny higher than the quotations brought per the
MonteZuma, and the sales being unusually larpe
Ireland appears to remain in The same state Of
tuaiultuous excitement, without definite action, in
"hich she has been Tor months. The near an
proach of the estate trials" which were to be
resumed on the 18th uliimo, had called forth two
movements, one apparently from the Catholic
clergy and the other from the City CORPORATION
OF Dublin. The first of these is a call for an
aggregate meeting of all the Catholics in Ire.
iahd at DUBLIN Oh the l3th-two DAYS before
the trIals-to protest against the striking from tbe
Jury pannel the names of eleven Catholics and
.ne second, motion on the 9th ul,imo, at the
session OF the Corporation, by Alderman Roe.
formerly Mayor of Dublin, for an address by The
Corporation OF Dublin to the Queen, representing
The grievances under which Ireland labored. and
requesting her to postpone the State trials until
those grievances shall be redressed In the
mean llhe the preparations for the trials were go
ing forward, and the Courtroom was underpoinp
complete alteration to enable greater con-
course TO attend on this engrossing OCCASION
The Dublin Evening Packet positively asserts
that the eleven Roman Catholics objected to by
me Crown, were TO man avowed and ardent
Kepealers, and therefore disqualified to act as
Jurors at the approaching State trials.
The London Globe Of the Ith saws il is oen
eraily understood that the condition of Ireland
VIII be brought before Parliament very early in
the approaching session.
The french papers announce that Queen Chris
Una would return to Spain in the course OF the
present month. MIR. Bulwer, the British Minis
Yer, mas reached Madrid 1t is said that the pro-
rogation OF the Cortes will not be permanent
one but that the Ministry, without venturino
upon new election, would re-assemble the pre-,
sent Cores in about six weeks. Such yacil-
lating policy does not give much announcement.
10 hope Tor the stability of the present Govern
infht nor does 1t appear why the members os
the Cortes should be more favorable tn ito nne,-
sures after recess of six weeks than at the dav
OF Its Propagation. olozaga was residing at Lis
bon.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
-S IN A U II IN % Ns-
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY rs. Isa4,
WING STATE CONVENTION

We publish the proceedings of the Whiu State
Convention which assembled in Richmond on
the 9Th instant, as far as they have yet reached
us. 1t was very numerous assemblape consi-
derlng the season, and the state of the roads,
We learn from the Wing of Monday ,ha, i, adj
Journed on Friday evenings and has left ON the
minds OF that community, of both parties, pow
eriui impression, created by its imposing num-
bers' its aggregate ability, it's dignity and order,
It's deep-sea,ed enthusiasm, its mastery address,
and the eloquence of It's numerous orators. The
vaedlctory Of Mr. Presiden, Leigh, at the close of
The Convention, is spoken of as having been
,ranscendently able.
Assistant electors, wo learn, have been appoint
ed for all the distric,s-and two for the 0k,,e a,
large-James Lyons for Eastern and George w.
Summers for Western Virginia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
NEW INVENTION.

Very many persons have recently been engaged
IN Inventlng new modes of propeing canal boats.
induced to do by the recent Introduction Of the
steam boats upon our canal. Col. Morgan. Super.
lntenden, of the Penitentiary, we suspect, has
carried oil the PALM having succeeded in making
a wheel upon improved principles, which he has
fairly tested upon Of the freight boats with en-
tire success. We have not yet seen the wheel.
but the principle is new being the bucket class,
and working in the centre Of the boat instead of at
the sides. His experiment with man power drove
tho boat with great speed, and upon the sha low
est parts of the canal, with gratifying results
lie has secured his patent right and will imme-
diateIy proceed to Test the matter upon Iaroe
scale. II he finds his success any thing near
what the experiments promise, he will be able 10
reach LynchbUrg in about 10 or Is hours. We
wish him every success.-Richmond Star,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

We learn from the Ohio Repository that pub
lie examination Of the pupils in the Asylum for
the Blind of that State was held in the City Hall
at Columbus on the evening of the 23d of ia
nuary The number Of pupils was eighty -one,
all of whom acquitted themselves most creditably
in the examination. Among the pupils are two
Chinese children. who were brought to this coun-
try by an American lady, with view to have
them educated and returned TO China, in the hone
of changing the barbarous custom which prevails
there of putting blind children to death.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
TEACHERS CONVENTION

saturday next is the day which has been nam
ed for the meeting of the Teachers of the Com.
mon Schools in Augusta, at Staunton. AS the oh.
Jects contemplated by the appointment, so far as
we nave been able 10 learn are generally approx
ed by Teachers, and if properly carried GU, cam
not fail to be of great public advantage, we have
thought it might be well to repeat the notice in
this way, that none may overlook or foryet il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
THE SEASON AT THE soUTu


The following extract OF letter from a gentle
man residing at Mobile, to his friend in Balt-
more, makes mention of peculiar state of things
at the South, arising out of the incessant rains.
The saturated condition in which many of our
Southern exchange papers reach us altes.s the
truth OF what is said in regard to the rains and
overlooking Of rivers :-Compiey
MOBILE, Jan. 90, 1874.
We are entirely cut of from all communication
win the Northern cities, owing TO the long con-
tinued rains which have caused our rivers TO over
How, carrying destruction and desola,on in all
directions. IL has raned almost necessarily Cor
upwards oil two months, and in such torrents that
nothing could Withstand it. Several towns on
the rivers have the water from one TO three fee, in
the houses, and these towns at low water are 40
10 oo teet above the level of the rivers Ii is
gravely stated up the country that when people
go 10 bed they take IA boat TO get up stairs. The
damage to the cotton crop of Alabama alone is at
least two millions of dollars. Our business mr.
engagements are terribly put out by the rains, the
damage, the mud and the gloom, and above all
Tie nigh price OF cotton. We have had no winter
YET. There has not been day that an overcoat
was necessary on account Of the cold.-The rose
bushes have been in full bloom during the whole
season. Datiodils, &c. are all out in gardens
which look like Spring. The woods are filled
with violets and yellow jes.amines, and all The
shrubs are budding.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

osisiless force upon the present great Wing party
II this country-which, convinced of the purity
IL Its motives and the wisdom and benef cence of
is measures-must, by tho moral force of tina,
beat down all opposition.
When MIR Preston concluded the Convention
adjourned till evening.
At o'clock, the Convention re-assembled.
The Committee Of Electors reported the follow
ing ticket, which was unanimously adopted:
WIG ELECTORS.
District Robert II Whitfield of Isle of Wigh,
= John Shell of Brunswick
Henry Irving of Cumberland
Joseph Irving of Amherst
Geo I'll Gilmer Of Pi,tsylvania
q Valentine w Southall of Albemarle
John Janney of Loudouu
Edward Il Iayloe of Prince George
Raleigh 4 Daniel of Richmond
10 Moreau Bowers Of Williamsburg
III Andrew Hunter Of Jefferson
l2 III III Stuart of Augusta
Is VIM Ballard Preston of Montgomery
ii Andrew Fulton of Wythe
Is Allen Il Caperton of Monroe
16 Augustine Smith Of Harrison
IL James NJ Stephenson Of Tyler
The Committee for Delegates to Baltimore re-
ported the following delegates and alternates
who were unanimously approved:
Delegates 10 The Baltimore Contention.
l Robert Taylor of Norfolk Borough, Dele
gate-Samuel Watts of Norfolk county, Alter.
nate
VIM Robertson of Petersburg, Delegate
John w Syme OF Petersburg, Alternate
VIM 5 Archer Of Amelia, Observation-Disclosures.
min w Finney of Powhaian, Alternate
80, Kichard II loler of Lynchburg, Delegate
Ihos nj Bondurant of Buckingham, Alternate
VIM Martin of Henry, Delega,e-Jubal Ear.
ly of Franklin, Alternate
g DR. Urisl Terril Of Orange, Delegate-Dr
Charles Cooke Of Albemarle, Alternate
Robert + Scott of Fauquer, Deegate-Tho.
mas IL Love of Fairfax, Alternate
-, o Lawrence Roane of Essex, Delegaie-Huqt
Mercer OF Fredericksburg, Alternate
Benz w Leigh Of Richmond city, Delegate
James Lyons of Richmond city, Alternate
lo Robert McCandlish of Williamsburg, De.
'egate~iill Carter of Charles city. Alternate
III kobt Conrad of Frederick, Delegate
David Gibson of Hampshire, Alternate
IL John II Peyton of Augusta, DeIega,e-Wm
Frazier of Augusta, Alternate
l3 VIM NJ Peyton Of Roanoke, Delegate
CHARLES Francisco Of Bath, Alternate
ii Nyndham Robertson of Washington, De.
Ilegate-John ID Sharpe of Lee Alternate
Is Alfred Beckley of Faye,,e, Delepate-Wm
IL oyme oil Greenbrier, Alternate
10 Gideon ID Camden of Harrison, Delegate
weldon Hoffman Of Lewis, Alternate
~ Edgar Wilson of Monongalia, Delegate
WIN U Raymond Of Marion, Alternate
Prior to the Committees reporting, Mr. Witchel
addressed an argument TO the Convention. de
monstratng conclusivey that the Sub-Treasury
system is in violation of the Constitution. Tha
system is not warranted by any provision Of tn,
constitution, and it is condemned by the whole
spirit OF that Ins,rument-and particularly in this
mat congress have no authority TO surrender the
PuDiic Treasury to the keeping of the Executive
or his creaturcs-whether called Sub-Treosurers
or by any other name
The Convention then took recess, ill 8 o.
clock-when MIR los. h. Irving was to address.
the Convention
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

United STATES SENATOR OF LOUISIANA.
On the 29th January, the Legislature proceeded
TO TO- 'ne election OF Senator to supply the place of
second ballot the Hon Henry Johnson. Who has
oeen successfully in the House of Representa-
ives in The U. S. Senate, and Governor of the
o'ate'-a siaunch Wing and a man of talents
was elected. For Johnson Sc, for Walker 80,
scattering 3 The Tropc says: ..his election
secures our ascendancy in the Senate, and settle
the aspirations of some dozen ambitions 7 'oco
rocos' whose eyes have been strained by LOOKING
too strongly in the direction of Washington City.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

The Madisonian, as if disguised with the po-
PuIar insenslbiiity to the merits Of Capt. Tyler,
throws itself back into its easy chair, and ex-
claims" Mr.. Clay's election to the Pre- sdency
is now an inevitable result. We fold our arms.
and have nothing to do with victory or defeat
we hate Federalism, and modern Democracy does
not suit u.s.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

Mr.. A. V. Brown, of Tenn, Mr.. Chiffon, Of Va.
and Mr.. Payne Of Alabama, addressed the House.
On Saturday the Senate did not sit.
In the House, the debate on the Four States
was continued. 1t is understood that the MAORI
~ have determined to bring it to close on Tues
day, by sanc,icning the conduct of the recusant
States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

The number of Delegates, whose names have
been given in to the Secretaries, as present. reach
es nearly 800. That will do pretty we'll, cons-
derlng the state of the weather, and the reported
demise of all the coons Rich JThie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

Inc Hon. Henry A. Wise Gone Of the Repre-
sen'a'ives In Congress from Virgna) has been
appointed by the President of the United States
with the advice and consent Of the Senate. to he
minister CT the United States to the Brazils. Ills
day.-Nat. Int. Feb 10
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

Counterfeit $40 notes Of the Mechanics Bank
OF Baltimore are in circulation. The Bark has
ceased to pay out $40 notes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

MIR. JOHN A. HARTMAN, of this place, has pur-
chased an interest in the "WrsrERN WnIo," pub
hshed al Lewisburg, by MIR. JonN S. f. SMITH,
and the paper is about to appear in new dress,
under the tile Of "THE OBSERVER AND WKsrrRN
ADVERTISER" The prospectus Of the co-editors
Will be found in our advertising columns. Mr..
Hartman takes with him a hattering testimonial
in his behalf, from his friends and acquaintance
here, in liberal subscription to the new paper !;
and we commend him most cordially to the COM
munity among whom he has cas-. his lot, as every
way worthy Of their support and confidence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

The Nashville Wing says that paper recon-
mending Gen. WIN. Carroll, as Minister TO Mex
leo, has been signed by nearly all, if not all the
members Of the General Assembly Of Tennessee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

Tyler meeting was held recently in Norfolk,
which the Van Burenites attended, and generous
Iy proposed to the friends Of the Captain that il
they would go with them into the Baltimore Con-
ven'Ion, and take chances, they would support the
Captain should he get the nomination. The w.
lertes were not green enough, how ever, 70. that,
and they declined the proposition! They plainly
intimased, moreover, that it was not merely the
unequal terms of the offer they objected to, but
that as between Clay and Van Buren, they deci.
dedly preferred the former.
How much is this affair like the complimentary
dinners which passed between The Fox and the
Stork! The Fox gave his entertainment mon
shallow dishes, and the Stork reciproca,ed in
long necked bottles!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

Chancellor Walworth Of New York, it is said
is likely to be presented 10 the Senate for the va
cant seat on the Bench Of the Supreme Court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15

The rumor is that Mr. Gilmer is to be appoint
ed Secretary Of Wal, and Mr.. Wilkins of Pa.
Secretary Of the Navy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

TUESDAY, Feb. G.
The Senate have passed the bill entitled an act
concerning weighing live stock brought to the
Guy OF Richmond. They have rejected the bill
concerning bail in civil cases.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-16
BETTING ON ELECTION.

One Of the most dangerous and deplora.
bile evils with Witch this republic is sfilict.
ed, is the general practice of betting on
elections; and. perhaps, il has never ragged
more extensively than during the preseu,
political campaign. as an evidence IT
this, we suhjoin an extrac, from the N. Y.
Sun -
I'VE learn says that ourna, that y,
one OF our frat hotels, su ns we're deposit.
ed wlh the proprielors in various amounts
10 a39 600 on the general issue of the
election aud merchan, of responsibility,
On hearing tina, a person had expressed a
willingness TO bet large sum on ihe result,
leii w"rdhat II he was a responsible person,
" enie ed IN bonds not to evaGe paymen,
| ny law should ii go against him, he was
ready 10 sign ihe bet for go 600 A for.
lne an amour, which few can earn in
yen,y years hard labour, hasarded on q
single game of chance No, say the par
ties, 1t is not chance-it is not hazard; we
khoW how II will go. But how can it Se
|Iully known, until the ballot boxes are
lopened We speak within bounds when
we say that 100000 have been slaked
on Pennsylvania ; and in subscriptions of
money, voluntary gifts, assessments, loss
OF time, which is money, and bets on the
Presidential election, II will cost the people
| ot this country, within bounds, seven
millions Of doiiaS- when the legitimate
outlay should ouly be few thousand doll
ars or contingent expens g. II gentlemen
bet hat, or coat or pair of gloves ON
The issue, although wrong IN itself il will
lnJnre neither party; but to see riizens
with memorandum books IN hand, taking IN
bets like jockeys On race course, we feel
that great indgnity is being offered to
'he purify OF our election. Then danger
Is obviously apparent TO the safety Of tho
elective franchise. When men bet large
amounts on the result of an election, thry
are very much inclined TO expend another
sum, not in an honorable way, TO carry
their point and secure their bets. Then
comes bribery and corrupuon-,h then fiaud
and violence; and finally an overthrow of
| our liberties
liappears 10 us that every thinking man,
as The moment of excitement passes away.
VIII ee ready to admit the Justice of the
remarks above quoted: and il would be
matter OF rejoicing if from Ills time forth,
all such would sternly sci their faces agaas.
Ia practice so fraught with evil. Never
make bet; and least of all, never suffer
yourself TO risk sums OF money upon the
result OF political contest, as IL It were
on par with a horse race or cock
fight.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-16

The following are extracts from the an
cieut Blue Laws of Connecticut:
The Sabbath shall begin on Saturday a,
sunset.
No woman shall kiss her child on the
Sabbath or fasting dsv.
No one shall travel cook vic.uals, make
beds, sweep house, cut hair or shave on ,he
Sabbath dsy.
No ore shall be freemen, or give a vote
unless ne be converted, and member in
full communion with one of the churches
allowed in this dominion.
No one shall bny or sell land without
permission Of the Setee,men.
No Gospel Mnis,es shall Join people il
marriage; the Magistrate only shall Join il
marriage, as they may do so with less scar
dsi TO -Chiisl's Chmch.
When parents refuse their children con
venlen. marriages. the magistrates shall de
'ermine the point.
No man shall court a maid IN persoo, O.
by letter without first obtaining consent O
her pareuts: e penalty for the first offence
lOP for the second, and Cox The third, i'm
prsonmen. odnring the pleasure Of th
Court.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-16
THE NEXT CONGRESS.

ihe u. ). Senate after the 4lh of March
neX'; VIII be composed, probably. as fol
lows, 10 Wings holl over, and lS Demo.
'ra's. Connecticut and Vermont have
elected two new Senators, making is
wings certain. Missi ippi has elected q
Democratic Senator, max ng 8 Democrats.
he Democrats have the following Stale
legislatures. each OF which elect IT, s
Senators, Maine, /; New York, |; Penn
sylVanla, |; Missouri, Il Arkansas, |; max.
ing "a Democrats. The Wings have III,
following State Legislatures. which will
elect Wings; Massachusetts, |; Rhode Is.
land, |; New Jersey; |; Maryland, /; Ohio
|; Indiana, ]; Tennessee, l.. Total 26;
There is also Senator to be elected in
Virginia, where To- Legislature nomiually
contains Whig majority Of Two members;
aho'her IN Delaware, and third in Mich
gam which latter State has zone for the
Democrats, therefore, in order Ia refrain =
majority IN The SenaIe, they must elect the
senator from Virginia. and the Senator
rom Desawsre. Unless the Whigs ge,
oolh these Senators, there will be, in e(Iec,.
democratic msjorily,as The Vice Presiden,
OF the United States is ex offic Presiden,
oI lne Senate and has The casting vote.
There have been elected ia the pew
House Of Representatives 1893 members
whoIe NUMBER 223,) Of which the Whigs
nave elected Al; the Democrats 76, and the
Natives g. This makes a Wing gain of 4
ana Democratic loss of 10. One hundred
members yet TO be elected,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-16

The elevation of JAMES X. p LK Ia
The Presidency Of The United States
he hrst and highest political homo,
among the Nstions of the earrh--is an
event, from which eyery American
Democrat, in whose bosom il cannot
tail 10 produce emotions of unulIerable
felicity; and whose feelings the proud.
est IN The land might we'll envy. W.
reier 10 The illuslrlous Pa rio, and Sage,
ANDREW JACKSON Grea, indeed.mu.l
b. the joy Of the venerable Hero wbe,
TINS news shall reach the Hermit ,ge
and he will experience thrill of lad
es that will smooth his passage 10 the
narrow tenement appointed for all the
LIVING. The period of his earthly dis
solution cannot be far distant, bn, il
the election Of his ardent and attached
friend, his neighboi and disciple, he ha.
previous assurance that his measure viii
live. after he shall himself be miopIe,
with the dust As there is not auolhe
public man in The Union; whose eIec
lion would have inflicted upon Gen
ackson more heartfelt pain, that O
Henry Clay, so there is none, probsbI,
whose success will give him more sin
cere Joy than that of James X. Polk
Ine Democracy from Main to Louisi
ana are dou' y gralfied with their sue
cess ,becsuse of The gladness t occasion
II the Hermitage.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-16
SAGACTTY OF A HORSE.

3ne day. lately, the servant man OF Mr.
Ro'sFr, farmer, near Risca. says Spring.
Lille in London, took an.old horse out oI
ME shafts of the csrl,,snd while busting
bou.'did no, perceive that had walked al
way. Observing horse shoe on The ground
which appeared to have just been cast, he
IconIecIured whittier The missing animal had
gone, and 'hereupon betook himself 10 the
shop OF the smith,' where he found Vulcan
driving the nail into the sogacious animals
shoe. On inquiry, it~as asceriained thai
'he hors" had proceeded directly towards
'he smiths shop she moment il was loosen
ed lr"m 'he cart, and the smith observing
that shoe wasgoae,' had guessed ,he ob
lec' OF the visit and performed the work
as described. We, perhaps, shalt nexl
hear Ihal Dobbin has'called a, the corn
chandleFs and ordered home "A hushel oil
|0a,s.