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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25
SENATORIAL REFLECTIONS


The nomination of Isaac Hill to be CHIEF of the
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing for the Navy,
has been rejected by the Senate.
Mr.. Profit, il is said, was rejected by a unani
nous vote. and Mr.. Henshavs by a yo,e Of 40 to 8
The question Of the confirmation or rejection of
mf. Cushiug's nomination by the Presiden; as
Minister to China, is said to occasion much per-
Plexity in the U. S. Senate. The correspondent,
of the n. y. Express writes
II is understood here, on authority not 10 be
questioned. that the mercantile interest of the
large cities urging the Senators to confirm the
appointment, as matter Of great moment to their
interests, and of course to the nation at large
On the other hand, large number of Senators
are doubt,ni as to the legality of the act of Presi
dent Tyler in appointing Mr.. Gushing under the
circumstances.
In the meantime, the forty thousand dollars ap-
propriated by the last Congress to this object is
spent; MIR. Gushing is before this time at his
post; the other nations of Europe are also there
with their missions, and long time mast elapse
before another can reach China, if the present
Minister should be recalled by any act of the
Senate III is not saying too much, therefore, TO
add that this is one of the most perplexing cues.
lions which that body have to settle at the present
session. The result will undoubtedly depend ON
the constitutional views of the majority of the
Senators, in which it may be that party lines will
be kept out Of sight.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25
MIR. CLAY ON ABOLITION.

We find the following in the Madisonian of the
5ih' and thank that new ally % for having given
II publicity from paper do not see:
MR.. CLAWS OPINIONS.
We find the following extract from an alleged
conversation with Mr. Clay, in the last Hartford
Times, the Connecticut Van Buren, organ:
"My dear sir" continued Mr. Clay, while
these are my opinions, conscientiousy formed
am son IF Virginia-a shareholder in Kentucky,
"" AND WOULD SUFFER TIE TOR
TURES OF THE INQUISrrION BEFORE |
WOULD SIGN BILL, HAVING FOR IT'S OBJECT TIE
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY THE DISTRICT, ~ OR
IN ANY MANNER GIVE COUNTENANCE
TO THE PROJECT"~
We give the capitals and italirs as we find
them In the Abolition Van Buren, paper.
These are certainly MIR Clay's feelings, and the
warmth and vehemence of the language much re-
semble him who has no conceamens, who breads
no commiitals, who has the same set of opinions
Tor all times, all places, and all men, and whose
very holiness and frankness in giving them ute
rance have proved the principal impediments 10
his having attained at earlier stage OF life the
first Office in the world as he has long ago attain
ed tic first emlnence among men.-R. Wing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25


LAND MONEY.-'rhe following was the f.
nal vote in the House of Delegates for and a.
gains receiving the Land money. All the people
will 10 doubt have. desire 10 see how their re-
personalities voted.
Ayes.-Messrs. Brown of Albcmarc, Southall,
Bell, Fulton, Tompkins, Campbell, Snodgrass.
pendleton of Berkeley, Fox, Brown of Camp
bell, Lacy, Broadus, Hobson, Brown of T.. G., g.
W., Garnet, Grigsby, Marshall of Fauquier, ~
rec, Payne, Pendleton Of G. s. NJ, Robins,
Creigh, Winston, Miles, Raymond, McRae, Pace,
Bowden, Gallaher, farmer, Lewis, Lumpkin,
Wallace, Mayo, Farley, Grubbs, Carter, Parrott,
Armstrong of NJ. s. j. Northngion HUTCHINSON,
O'Ferrall. Cabell, Taylor. VERIFY, Oliver, Ed
elngton, Critz, Boiling, Wi,cher, Lamier, Gay,
Cooke, Baldwin, Dey, Daniel of Richmond city,
Moore, White, Cowan, Tate, Minor, Stephenson,
Rice of Westd., Neal,-Gi.
Noes.-Messrs. Iloleman, (Speaker,) Gusts.
Ailwortl, Layne, Iarvie, Powell, Van Buren,,
Thompson of b., Edmston, Stanton, Meredith,
Blck, Bocock, Jones of b., Shelton, Washing
ton, Marshall of c., Hancock, Thompson of d.,
Banks of f.. Muse, Taliaferro, Byrd Of #, Wood,
Leake, Carroll, Jones of G, Edmunds, Stova,
Blue, Ward, Armstrong, Halves, Bales, Jack
son, Street, Banks of NJ, Morgan. Nicholson
Bowlby, Hamilton, Wade, Tatem, Young, Rice
of ~, Davis, NJ Pherson, Bird of p, Anderson,
Daniel of =. G., Brawner, Stunn, Eastman,
barnes, Marz, Cootes, Kane, Sickey, Denison,
Hedgman, Warren, Walker, Harrison, Burwell,
Goodson, McComas-66.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25

The New York Tribune mentions rurnor that
Mr.. II. w. Gilmer had declared, that in the event
Of the Presidential contest being narrowed down
must go for Clay.
The same paper says: "Mr. Webster is now
confidently spoken of as likely to resume his seat
in MIR. TyIer's Cabinet, either in place of Mr..
Spencer, should he succeed in getting confirmed
as Justice of the Supreme Court (Which he
probably won't) or in place Of Mr.. Upshur, who
has half a mind to go abroad, Tylerism being near
It's end here, and S22 500 being no contemplate
sun i'll these doys.-Pcf. Inf.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25
THE rAlFF.

we copy The following ragraph from the Ma
nonai in'elligencer, exposk another of the ma
ny instances of unfairncssa e meudacity, which
have been resorted to by |, Locofooo press, to
m'siead the people, and ptudco them agains,
the present Tariff:
The Daily Globe Of the Al ms, ono,cs an mr.
.cie upon "ihc tariff" irouf,n obscure journal
IN maine, complaining anon other things, that
''e h'Sh duty upon shea,hn copper has driven
-, ,o'a' o' Tie packet ships ut built to England
10 be coppered, thus doing g}ct injury TO Ameri-
can mechanics. 1t is yeneraly understood that
persons assuming to conduel a nubli, journal
heve some little knowleduei,f ,ha ,u,,isrs nm
which they undertake to enlIh,en the country.
and IL tho erudite and accurafetlior of The Maine
paper happened to be an exceb, on to This reason.
able requirement, the Globe wAld have done be,
W. service oy eni'ghtening his ignorance than by
attempting 10 palm il Of for trukl. Wby did no,
some OF these ''learned Tbeban(r state what ,,the
high rate Of duty" upon shea,hhg copper really
Is, SO that iheir readers might be able to Judge
whether II has had the effect atribu,ed to liz IL
'ney would undertake to inform themselves, (but
uiat cannot be- expected of enemies of the tariff,
.hey would lind that sheathing copper for vessels
Is subject TO no duty whatever, bu, is admitted
jFee' 80 also is copper in pigs or bars, and cop.
per ore, all OF which enter in some form into the
construction OF vessels and also, s'adhesive et''
Tor shea,h'ng vessels. These sagacious editors
must ind some other reason for American packet
ships being coppcred in England than the hiph
rate OF duty on sheathing copper; and they will
prooao'y discover that if the fact be so, it is
ing to the cheapness Of labor ,her, Then lei
.neIn answer The question, whether they wish a.
wages which British labor is compelled to he con.
lent with! DO they go for the "io,o- cages
doctrine!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25
A COUNTRY TEACHER.

The Wing Conferees from the Senatorial Dis
trlct composed of the counties Of Clarke, Frede-
rick and Jefferson, met in Charles,own on the
18th instant and nominated unanimously, JOHN
). GALLAnER. Cat present member of The House
of Delegates,) for the Office of State Senator, in
the place of r. y. Conrad, Esq. who declines
recollection.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25

IL was decided in the Cumberland county, Pa.
court, a few days since, that the owner of fugi-
1--WE slave had right TO seize and remove his pro-
perty, wherever found in the State, without being
compelled as heretofore to prove the slave before
Judge of the county court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25

soon 10 adiGoss letter to the public through the
papers announcing his determination TO abide the
decision Of the Wing Presidential Convention,
and his belief that the nominee will he Henry
Clay, TO whom he will give his support.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25
WINGS OF VIRGINIA

The news from every quarter of your own
State, and from every State of the Union, is in
the highest degree animating and encouraging.
PUgima is almost The only State left except
New Hampshire, about which there is anv spe-
culation. The hopes of " Old Hunkerism'' are
now pretty much anchored upon the Old Domi-
Mon which, Van Burenism has notion the Edi.
tor Of the Enquirer and the Old Junto here, carry
about in their breeches pockets.
We hhoW--aye, kNOW--that this idea is fall
lacious. 1t will be proved in November; but
IL ought first TO be disproved in Aprh From cal
cuIaons as authentic as things of that sort can
well be, the Wings Gun, oughf, and toiH if they
put forth their entire and united strength, carry
the next House Of Delegates 10y IL or Is maj6-
Tity They had no object in carrying the present
Legislature-tbere are most important reasons for
their carrying the next.
Let them make a united, universal and deter
mined effort, and the thing is done IN. mir.
We learn that the Senate yesterday rejected
the nomination Of Mr. Henshaw to the Office of
Secretary Of the Navy. That Office is therefore
now vacant.-Aaf. Inf Jan. tG.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25
To the Editor of the Spectator

Sif,-My time has been SO much engrossed by
other duties during the past week, that have not
yet been able TO prepare the review which pro-
pose to make of the letters of Mr. Tyler, publish
ed in your paper of the 18th inst, and of his
conduct In regard to the Fiscal Corporation Bill! !;
but hope to have it ready for your next paper |;
and il will then be left to an impartial public to
decide, bow tar have been guilty OF injustice to
the President, and how far his conduct has been
characterised by candour, and manliness, and pa
tTio:ism.
Very respectfully,
\ obi. sUryt.
ALEX. III. II. STUART.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25
IEXAs-Advices have been received at New
Orleans from Galveston UP to the 4lh instant.

het'ers from Washington, the capital of Texas,
represent the members of CONGRESS- las il is we'll
understood the country is) to be nearly unanimous
IN favor OF annexation 10 the United States.
1t appears that President Houston has refused
to comply with a resolution adopted by the SEN
ale calling on him for Information relative to ne
States, touching the independence Of Texas as n
nation and her affairs with Mexico. This refusal
had created great excitement. and a resolution of
similar character, calling for copies of all cor
reSpondence between the Government and any
.ote,gn ministers near The Government, was adop-
ted by the House of Representatives by vote of
81 TO Ia. ~ W
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25
II IB-A. 1T. 1T. - I I
January 22d, 1914.

Some six or seven millions in specie have been
Withdrawn from New York to the South and
West within few months past.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25

A letter from Washington. published in the
Baltimore American, says that MIR. Henry A.
Wise has been nominated to the Senate as Minis
ter to Brazil in the place of Nh Profit. reiecied
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25

az We are truly gratifed to learn tina, our
very worthy townsman, JAMES PoINrs, Esq,
whose commission Marshal Of the Western
District of Virginia was about to expire has been
re-spPonted by the President, and confirmed by
the Senate, for another term of four years.
The appointment OF Moses g. Goop, Esq. as
Attorney of the United States for the Western
District OF Virginia, in the place of WILLIAM
KINNEY, Esq. resigned, has also been confirmed
by the Senate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25

The Hon. VIM. Cos, Johnson has declined be-
ing candidate for Congress from the Second
District in Maryland.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT

we sincerely regret TO announce a melancholy
event which occurred at the Wing Club house at
sunset last evening. The House was lust finish
ed, and about 100 persons had clus tered topether
ON the ridgepoe Of the roof which was about 10
or % teet from the ground-an individual had
taken oil his hat and was about 10 proclaim that
the Rally would take place to- day, when a large
portion of the roof fell in, carrying down The
whole crowd of persons. We have not been able
TO gather the par,iculars-but understand that the
following are the names of the persons who were
The greatest sufferers: Doctor Lemosy, badly;
Ed Allen, very badly; w. Pearson, leg broke /;
w. n. Redwood, leg broke; MIR. Walsh, arm
broken in two places Mr.. Adie, arm broken in
two places; MIR. Pemberlon, thigh broke; Huuh
Fry and son, badly; Robert Maynard, ANGLE broke;
MIR. Mays, arm broken; young Crouch badly.
Some Of the boys suffered very much x son
OF Mr.. ). II. Myers had arm broken in two
places. son of Mr.. Crane, also, had an arm
broken. Two sons of Mr.. Walsh were much in
Jured-one having his leg broken, the other con.
sderably hurt. Others, whose names we have
not been able 10 learn, were much injured, though
not very dangerously.-Rich. Eng. IF Thursday.
+. III. BaKrR.-This worthy citizen died on
Thursday night, from the wounds received by the
fall OF the Club House. III death has caused
the most sincere regret in this community. He
leaves wife and two Children in very slender
circumstances, whom we trust The Wings Of Rich
mond, will consider as their children, and provide
for accordingly.-Whig.
1.-THE sympathy for the unfortunate sufferers is not
confined 10 the Wings. Mr.. Denoon at the Democratic
cuD, offered resolution 10 open subscription, which
was carried, and he put down 500 This is noble u
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25

IL is said that the Office Of Secretary of the
Navy has been offered to Gov. Gimer.
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ALBANY, Feb. %, 1913.

"My Dear Sir:--I thank you kindly for your
friendly letter. have at no time any where,
hesitated 10 express my decided disapprobation Of
the Tariff Act OF last session, as well in respect
to the principle upon which it is founded, as TO
its details. In good time, you will have my views
in respect to that and other subjects before tho
public In the meantime, believe me to be yery
sincerely, your friend and obedient servant,
MARTIN VAN BUREN,.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25

Tile &Ocmahers and The IiWD.-There are, it
is said, not less than 10000 Journeymen Shoe
makers III the United States, and 80, 900 females
employed in binding shoes--all Of whom are now
experiencing the benefit OF the Tariff. The high-
est wages paid TO jourueymen in France are said
to be 40 cents day. The following letter should
be read by the mechanics and worklugmen in this
country, the shocmakers especially, in connexon
with the abovc.-IhH. Ing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25

Singular Case Of Imrisoamen.-Mr. William
Powell, Captain of packet which plies between
Norfolk and New York, writing home from the
latter city, under date of the 9th inst, says
81 have this day been arrested by the abolition
lists on account OF returning Norfolk, last Feb
ruary, with the two slaves that found on board
the schr. Empire, and had to give bail for my APP
Pearance at court, to the amount of SlOOO-the
damages being laid at 81 0 ,OOO-for false impris-
onment of James ID. Lane, the steward, who con-
cealed the slaves in the galley, OIL board the En-
pre-
The steward spoken Of in the above extract
was, it appears, convicted in Norfol, of secretng
TWO runaway slaves on board Capt. Powell's YES
sell and sentenced TO the Penitentiary for the Of
fence.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25
.S ~ A " MI O. n g.
THURSDAY, JANUARY %, 1914.
THE LAND MoNEY-CONGRESS- AND THE
VIRGINIA INSTITUTION.

II will be seeL that the Locofoco majority in
the House of Delegates have been guilty of the
coniumacious folly of again rejecting the Land
money. Their principle, forsooth, would no, al
low them to receive this pittance of forty odd
thousand dollars, while it permits them 10 hold ON
TO the two millions and more received under the
jackson Distribution act! The Wing minority
ala well TO bring their sincerity 10 such Attest, as
nothing could mere conclusively show the fac
uousness and u'reasonableness Of their conduct
This money has been lying idle in one of the
Richmond Banks for more than wear mast. and
must continue TO lie there, until it is received by
Virginia, or reclaimed by the General Govern.
ment. Wewould respectfully suggest, therefore,
as 1t Is manifest the Locos are determ;,ed that
fir9inia shall not receive it, uhe,l,av lAyi moi
DO the duty Of orr representatives in Congress.
especially those OF them who belong to the Loco
loco party, in the event that the Wings are not
successful in the Spring elections, TO urge some
steps for the reclamation of the money by the
General Government! 1t is certainly not right
that the Bank should keep it--and if the General
Government needs it, why not let her have il!
But better way of settling tho knotty question,
perhaps, would Ice, paricula ly as the other States
nave received their shares and appropriated them
to their own uses, for Congress to bestow The
money on the Virginia Institution for the educa-
ton Of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind. We
throw out this suggestion for consideration, and
commend 1t 10 the notice and patronage of our
immediate representative, Mr.. TAYLOR who is
no doubt well acquainted with the wants as well
as the merits of this noble institution. No bet
ter disposition Of the money certainly could be
made, if it even came into the hands of the State
and none, we are sure, could be made Of il by
Congress, that would be less exceptionable, or
give more general satisfaction.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-25

MIR Daniel, Of H., would accept the amend
men'-thoush he was opposed i'm principle to
submitting questions of this kind to the people.
Mr Mcpherson opposed the amendment and
the oii' and expressed his preference Of the pre-
sent system.
MIR Daniel replied to MIR Mcpherson.
MIR Ialioierro, iuiimating that from hasty cx,
animation he was inclined TO approve the bill
but that he had not had time to give it such re-
vision AS lie desircd-moved to lay it on the table,
which was agreed TO.
Mr. McComas, from the Committee on the
Scott case, mado report on the memorial of
vi + Brooke and A J Marshall, which, on his
motion, was laid on the table and ordered to be
printed. The report, II is understood, acquits the
Judge Of I'll the charges.
FRIDAY, Jan. 10.
communication was received from the Senate
that they had passed the bill " Divorcinc Thomas
Prickett from his wife Elizabetb;" and also the
Oil Establishing the county of Doddridge of
parts OF the counties of Harrison, Barbour, and
Marion"-with an amendment, changing the name
10 Taylor" After some discussion between
Messrs Raymond, Stephenson, Lacy, Wi,cher
and Lanier against, and Messrs Armstrong OF II. ,
Stanton, Morgan, Anderson, Sturm, Broadus and
Byrd OF f., in favor Of the Senate's amendment
1t was concurred in, ayes Ga, noes SIS, and the
new county was called "Taylor" in memory of
John Taylor Of Caroline.
The House executed the joint order Of the day,
being the election of Brigadier General for the
/ iith Brigade, 10 supply the vacancy occasioned
by the promotion OF Gen. Cabell. Col Thomas
S.Jones OF Pittsylvana, was sustained by Messrs
Lanier, Witchcr, and Taiaierro; Col Samuel d.
Burke of Prince Edw ard, by Messrs. Anderson,
Cooke, and Thompson of D.; Col. Wiltshire
Caldwell of Charlotte. by MIR. Marshall oe C. :;
2pd Col. Willia,n r. Boilcw Of Halifax, by
hAessrS. S;ovall and Edinunds. On the LIST bal
lot, the vote vas, Burke So, Bellew 40, Jones Fl +,
Alb. Lewis 3, Cardwcl /. Joint vote with the
Senaie-Burke ca, Bellcw Sc. Jones 25, Lewis
1, Cardwcli 2-no election. On the second bal
lot-Burke 60, Belew 50. Joint vote with the
Senate-Bellew II, Burke -. Seventy-Gve be-
ing necessary 10 choice, Col. VIM. II. Bellew
OF Halifax, was declared duly elected Brigadier-
General Of the llth Brigade.
SATURDAY, Jan. 90.
NO business of importance was transacted. a
resolution was offered by Mr.. Lacy for the repeal
OF the inspection law against vessels trading
from New York.
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:, The bill forming new county out of parts of
Harrison, Marion and Barbour, being on lis pas
sage, Mr. Armstrong moved 10 name the new
county Perry.
MT Raymond moved the name Of Dodtl,i9ge.
and this was sustained by Messrs Stephenson,
Pendleton, of G. & NJ, and Taylor, IN warm and
eloquent terms
MT BIawner moved the name of Taylor, in
honor of John Taylor, of Caroline.
The blank was filed with the name Of Dod-
dr!dge, by very decided majority.
he bill passed
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-22
Rose Ointment, for Tcftcr.
A PROOF OF IT'S EFFICACY.

PHILApELrHIA, May eth, 1889.
THIS is to certify that was severely afflicted
l. with letter in the hands and feet for upwards
of forty years; the disease was attended generally
with violent itching and swelling applied to a
number of physicians, and used great many app-
cations without etlectng a cure. About year
since, applied the Rose Ointment, which entirely
stopped the itching, and a few applications immed-
ately cured the disease, which there has been no
return of, although | had never been rid of it at
any time for forty years. RICHARD SAVAGE,
Eleventh, below Spruce Street.
CT The Rose Ointment is prepared by L. b.
Vaughan South East corner of Third and Race
Streets, Philadelphia, aud sold on agency in Sunbu-
ry. by II. B. MASSER,
Nav lith, lsi3 Aren't
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-22
MEDICAL APPRECIATION

OfMe ROSE OINTMENT, for Ietter
A LTHOUGH the superiority of the preparation
\ all others is fully established the proprie-
tors take pleasure in laying before the public the
following certificate from respectable physician
a graduate of the University of Pennsylv lvana. DIR.
Baugb having found in this remedy that relief for
a tedious and dsagreeahle affection which the means
within the range of his profession failed to afford,
has not hesitated to give his appreciation, although
the prejudces and interests of tha, profession
opposed to secret Remedies.
PHILADELPuIA, Sept. 10, 1896.
I was recently troubled with tedious herpetic
eruption, which covered nearly side Of my face,
and extended over the ear. Mr.. Vaughan, propric-
tor OF the Rose Ointment Observing my face, nsls>
ted on my trying his preparation, of which he ham
ded me jar. Although in common with the mem
bers of my profession, | dscountenance and disap-
prove of the numerous nostrums palmcd upon the
public hy ignorant pretenders, feel in justice bound
To except the Rose Ointment from that class of me-
dcines, and to give my appreciation, i, entire
ly cured the eruption, although it had resisted the
usual applications. DANL, BAUGH, NJ. ID.
QJ The Rose Ointment is prepared by Il. b.
Vaughan, South Eas, corner of Third and Roce
Streets, Philadelphia and sold on agency in Sun
bury, by II. B. MASSER,
May 18th, lsi3, Agent