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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11
RUMoRs FROM WASHINGTON. &c

Imprimis-iiat, since The clear demonstrations
! from the Democratic party, of an unalterabe pre-
terence tor Mr. Van Buren,, Mr. Senator Rives of
virginia, has declared his very decided preference
Tor Mr. Clay over Mr. Van Buren,, and is prepared
10 sustain 1t by active exertons. This conclu-
sion oil Mr. RIvcs, being too natural TO excite any
surprise, would appear also to be youched by too
strong and concurring testimony to be doubted
2ndIy--that the knowing ones at W ashington,
confidently rely upon one OF two things-frst,
ard most probable that South Carolina will vote
Tor Henry Clay--2nd, and least probable, that if
she does not, she will throw her vote away, as
she did III 1886, by voting for Mr Calhoun AT
the worst South Carolina will not vote o,ainst
Mr. Clay, and will full probably vote for him.
This would be important news. if MIR Clay's
election was not already placed nearly quite
beyond contingency.
3rd (and most wonderful .)--that the White
House, its tenant and dependents, have them
selves been seized with the Clay mania and are
entirely agreed that he is preferable to Van,
though 9f course, not so marvellousiy "proper
man as the Captain himself! Mr. Wise, we
suppose is not party to this prediction; but il
is obvious from the family organ, that Tylerism
has Clay 'hangS just at this time, in oppos-
ton to Van Buren,. The election of Blair as
public printer, is understood to be the exponent
and the cause of this curious summersett.
1th.-The Iar;F is not to be, and cannot be
touched, save IN unimportant details. The w hios
'uh9 "PPiO't it--tHe LOCO Il 0cOS are afraid to
NEEDLE with a principle which they know to be
finally established in the judgment and affections
OF the American people. Jany of them also, are
as staunch friends of the Tariff as the Wings.
9th The enormous and accommodating ex-
penses OF the NoUy, to be cut down to STAN
dard of more rigid and Republican economy
Upon this, II il be true, information leads
us to hope il is, we particularly congratulate the
country believing we do, with the old Re-
publlcans, that che0p Government is synoui-
nous with free Government, and an expensive
one but desposm in another name. 1t is not at
the Home SquadrOn or the Navy, that hostile
blow is to be directed, but at pfofuseness in en-
Penditure. The argument that had the greatest
influence at the end of The last century, In propa-
eating Ke2ubllcanism, was its cheapness. The
celebrated remark. that " the trappings of a Mo
narchy, would set up d Republic,' made more
converts In Europe than the Declaration of indie
pcGdence.-hichmond Wig.
The Richmond Enquirer has called on the Madisonian
70 say whether some of these on-ds arc truc-and the
Madisonau replies chat II admits nothing or denies no
thing but it tells the Enquirer its comfort that with
Van as the opposing candidate Clay will beat him by
$50, 600 majority.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11

The annual term Of the Supreme Court Of the
United States began at its hall in the Capitol on
Monday last
1t is said that NJ Spencer has been nominated
to the Senate for the vacancy on the bench Of the
SIpreme Court, and as the story goes, MIR. Hen
shaw is to take his place Secretary of tho Treas
ury, and Mr.. Wise to take tie head Of the Navy
department.
The National Intelligencer says-We hear that
Gen. Waddy Thompson. the Minister of the u
nited States to Mexico, has forwarded his resip-
nation of that trust, and may be expected to ar
rive in the United States very shortly.
tits announced that the Senate has confirmed the
appointment of MIR. Upshur as Secretary of State,
and OF Mr.. Nelson as Attorney General.
Advlces have been received at Charleston from
Kingston, Jamaica, that many Of The Planters of
that Island are abandoning their estates, on ac-
count of the suicidal course of policy pursued by
the British Government, In reference to the COL
ored population Of that and the other British Is.
lands.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11
TIE TARlFr--rEA AND COFFEE.

The National ln;elligencer of the 9th instant,
says-"lhe decisions in the House Of Replesen-
tatives, within the last two days, upon questions
connected with the Tariff, may we suppose, be
considered as test questions. So considered, they
confirm the Impression upon our mind, heretofore
conveyed to our readers, that the existing Tariff
will notbe touched at the prescn, session Of on
gress.
1--WE now hazard with equal confidence, the
prediction that the proposed duties upon Tea and
Coffee, in aid of the revenue will not be laid a,
this session, if by the present Congress-"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11

The Washington Spectator, (Mr. Calhoun's or.
GAM thus speaks in reference to the energetic
demonstrations in favor Of Mr.. Clay, which have
recently been made in South Carolinas
AT the prospect Of Mr.. Van Buren, being the on
ly opponent OF Mr.. Clay, every where there is er
Tort and hope to raise Wing party in South Caro-.
lima, anu to carry this State Tor MIR. CLAY. The
late Developments in Congress- have occasioned
these efforts. The people of the South have,
since the passage of the Tariff act of 1912, look.
ed up to the Congress 1871 for relief and redress.
They saw the Democratic party everywhere tri-
umphant; and pledged, as it was to a Revenue
iafiii, they doubted not that speedy repeal of
The act OF 1912 would follow the assemblape of
the present Congress. Al all events that all that
the Democratic party could do, would be effected;
and II their efforts were defeated, they would
be defeated by the Wings, their ancient and
common foes. But what have they scent I'm a
House OF Representatives, containing two-thirds
Democrats, but seventy seven votes are obtained
on resolution proposing an inquiry merely into
the eXpediency of repeating the Tariff of 1912,
and reviving the act of 1888. 1t is now certain
that large body of the Democrats in the House
are In favor OF Protective Tariff; more especial
ly from New York, the State of Mr.. Van Buren,.
where 1t is t" he presumed his policy if inGuen-
tlai at ali-would most certainly be reflected and
teit. The consequence is disappointment and in
dlgnaton. The shadows of the Syracuse Con-
ventlon are becoming realities the floor OF Con
gress, and they rest upon Mr.. Van Buren, The
wings see this, and push on their fortunes
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE COMMON.
WEALTH.

Ii appears from the Rcpor, of the Committee
on Finance, made to the House of Delegates, that
sufficient revenue will he received from the Tax
bill OF last session, and other sources TO meet the
ordinary expenses of Government, embracing the
imeres' on the public debt, and 10 discharge the
whole of the temporary loans from the Banks,
except SllS,OOO. This is much better than was
anticipated. A reduction, therefore, is recon-
mended of aboa; twenty per cent. in tho rates OF
taxation unon lands, lots, negroes and horses
and also on dividends and interest accrunr on
money loaned The Committee recommend as 4
new subject of taxation, collateral inheritances,
requests and devses. According to the estimates
OF the Committee, sufficient revenue will be pro-
duced under this arrangement to meet all demands
upon the Treasury, and cXtinguish the debt due
the Banks by Oct. 1915, and leave balance on
hand of $i3,l7G. In case of any extraordinary
appropriations, they recommend the laying of
specific tax TO meet them.
We regret to see that the Committee do not
embrace in their estimates any appropriation for
The completion Of the buildings of the VIRGINIA
institution for the deaf and dumb and the blind
ms is certainly not what we would call either
good policy or enlightened economy. The build
ings are greatly needed, and heavy rents are in
Cured yearly for the accommodation they are in
tended to afford, while the large expenditure al
ready made upon them is not only rendered use
less, but they are suffering from exposure No
individual surely would be thought wise TO act
thus in regard to his own affairs, except under the
EXTREMIST necessity; and much less can it be
justified in a State like Virginia. 1t is indeed
disgraceful. 1t places her in the posture of the
foolish man who began to build and was not able
to hnIsh--or in one infinitely worse, tina, Of
grudging the cost of her own charity.
We observe also that the estimates embrace no
appropriation TO put into the new buildings at
tho Western Asylum. This is matter of indis-
pensbe necessity. They are designed chiefly
for Female patients, for whom adequate provision
has not heretofore been made and failure to
make the necessary appropriation will carry the
bitterest disappointment and sorrow 10 many an
anxious heart.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11

OREGoN.--The st. Louis Republican of the
18th ult., contains a letter from Oregon, bearing
date Fort Hall, September 20lh, from which we
make the following extract:
"The emigrants passed this place some short
time since, pretty well worn down and quite
scarce OF provisions. The Indians on the Column
bia are expected to become troublesome to these
new corners. 1t is supposed they are induced to
acts OF violence by some persons as yet unknowns
They have already burned DR.. Whileman's mills
and fear II is not the last spark which will be-
kindled in the settlement and occupation of this
country. The Hudson's Bay Company are inn
proving and pushing their business, perhaps with
greater energy than usual. DR.. Mclaughlin is
laying off towns on the Willamette, selling the
lots, &c. This is the report"
The Republican says this is the latest news
from Oregon, and makes the following appropri-
ate remarks:
''Wo have always believed that The Indians,
backed and melted as they will be by the agents
and emissaries Of the Hudson's Bay Company,
and furnished, as they doubtless will be, with
arms and means Of warfare from the same source,
would oppose the emigrants in making their set
Elements. That the country must be conquered
before it is attained, hardly entertain doubt,
and If we did, the supineness of our Government
would only strengthen the belief"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION

From the partial returns that have reached us Of
the elections which took place last Monday in the
three vacan: Congressional districts of Massa-
chusetls, we are led to infer that in all those dis
trcts the Wing candidates have at length sue
ceeded. In the third and seventh districts the
comparative gain in the votes cast for Messrs
AoDot' ana Rockwell is already sufficiently large
to oveTbaance the majority which was aoainst
them at the last trial, and in the sixth district
Nr Baker has less than fifty ora hundred votes to
gain in the fifteen towns that remain TO be heard
fTom.--Nui. Int. Jan. 6.
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him to order" AIR Ingersol rejoined--" Ill
make him care" Mr. Adams. with his iinge.
raised, said 81 defy him." Here the Speaker
in,erposed and the members took their Seats
MIR White, (the late Speaker then spoke, show
ing the injustice Of the proceeding towards MIR
Adams, when Mringersoll, protesting tha, he had
not so understood il, withdrew his motion.
The Senate did no, sit on Saturday.
In the House, the unfinished business was the
report ofthe Committee on Rules, which consumed
considerable portion OF the day. The bill to
refund Cen. Jackson's fine was also further dis
cussed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11

~ We have received communication from
ID. w. PArrrsoN, Esq. embracing his correspon-
dence with President TYLER, on the subject Of
some statements alleged to have been made by
The Hon. A. FL. ii. STUART, in regardto an inter-
view had by him with the President, after the We.
TO Of the first Bank bill, during the extra session
oil the last Congress-but owing to its length, and
the consequent arrangement 1t would occasion in
our columns, we are under the necessity of laying
1t over until next week.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11
THE PUBLIC LANDS.

Tho communication from the General Land
Office yesterday laid before Congress shows the
sales Of lands for the last year to have amounted
10 1859, 671 acres, making two millions Of doll
lars, exceeding the amount received the preceding
year by 100000. Of the sales, not more tnan
10000 acres have been sold above the minimum
price, owing, as the Commissioner thinks, 10 the
operation of the redemption laws, which enable
the actual settler 10 secure the choicest lands az
the minimum price. During the same period
more than ten thousand patents have been trans
mited, and all that have been prepared have been
signed. Nat. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11

Ma HARPER,-My attention has been called TO the
fac' that IN making up the proceedings of the Wing
meeting OF Augusta, which held at our last Court
to eject Delegates to the Wing which meets
in Richmond the 18th Of February next and of which
was Secretary omitted insert the name of John s.
Galahcr, Esq, who elected as one of the Dele
gates OF the county at large His name should have
been inserted in the proceedings, Immediately after
that OF Chapman Johnson Esq. This gentleman is per-
sonaiiy known TO but few of the citizens Of Augusta
but as liberal and enlightened member Of the Lcgs-
la'urc Of virginia, representing sister county Of the
Valley, and as sterling and patriotic Whig he is
known throughout The common caltb ! am unwilling
that my shall deprive him of the slight manifesto
ton Of the good feelings and confidence Of his Wing
fellow citizens of Augusta. / have, therefore, adopted
this method of correcting the error
MICH. e. KINNEY.
January I1tb 1914
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11

Ole Bull, the great violinist, has been eIectri-
Tying the good people of Richmond and Peters
burg The lntellgencer of the latter place, speak
Ing oil the interest excited there to hear him.
says" IL was nj one time doubtful whether BULL
would visit Petersburg, and the town was most
wonderfully agltated by hope and fear. Wher-
ever you went-to the market place, the stores.
the barber shops-Bull's coming or not coinino
was the engrosslng topic. At one moment rn-
NOR would reach us that BULL certainly WOULD
come, and then there was a universal note of
cheerful anticipation. AT another moment tidings
would arrive that Bull certainly would NOT come,
and then II was pteous 10 see the ELONGATED vi
sages and TO listen to the choking sighs of the
disappointed. Al last it was announced .sby
authority that he would appear before Peters
burg audience on Friday night. The long wished
for day arrived-the hours went slowly blythe
Sun went down. the twilight hour passed
away-tho steps of the Mechanics Hall We're be-
sieged by an anxious crowd--and when the doors
were thrown open, rush was made for the choice
OF seats. Fat old ladies were well nigh smoih-
cred in the melec-old bachelors eroaned and
cursed In CoRN-y torrents, and the young ladies'
busties were turned CLEAN ROUND, and appeared
exactly opposite to the part on which they had
originally been placed.
AT last, order was restored; those who could
get good seats, took them, and those who were
less sotunate, stood up as best they nght.o
or Ole Bulls performance the editor says
" Our own taste not being sufficiently educated
fully TO appreciate the beauties of his PLAYING.
we had 10 content ourselves with Witnessing the
delight Of others, and occasionally taking i'm q
delightful strain which penetrated even our dull
and heavy ear, and showed that we were LISTENING
TO one who had subdued to his own will the kim
of Musical Instruments.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11

Mr.. WM. D. Cooke, who has for some time mast
been connected with the Deaf Mute Department of
The virginia institution, we understand is ab out
leaVing Tor North Carolina, on the invitation OF
The Governor of that State, and other influential
persons, TO open school for the education of the
Deaf and Dumb, at Raleigh.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11

MIR. J. WoRTHiNcToN S.Iiru, of this place, now
ana Tor many years past principal teacher in kal-
Drama Seminary, has been appointed Presden,
OF the College at Marion, Missouri, founded by
Dr. Ely, bit at presen, owned by the Masonic
fraternity. We understand that Mr. Smith has
accepted the appointment, and will leave in the
spring.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11
MIR. CLAY.

The New Orleans papers announce the arrival
of Mr.. Clay in that city. on Friday, 23rd ultimo.
He was i'll fine health and spirits. 1t Memphis,
on the trip down he was greeted by large and
enthusiastic crowd Of admirers and friends.
MIR. Clay has consented TO visit Petersburg, as
that place will bein the line of his prescribed route
home from North Carolina.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11
GEORGIA ELECTION

Tho few returns Qrom four counties only)
which we have from tho special election cha, took
place in Georgia on Monday last to supply va
ccancy In the Congressional delegation from that
state are favorable TO the success of the Whic
candidate, General Duncan l.. Clinch.--fIb.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11

James F. Hunter, Esq. has been elected Prcsi-
dent Of the Bank of Virginia at Norfolk, In the
place ef James +. SoutteT, Esq. resigned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11

During the last earthquake at Point-a- Petre a
gentleman was rescued from death by the heroic
efforts Of slave. He was Immediately offered
handsome reward for his humanity. mo, no.
said the generous fellow, "nohng for money to-
day-all for the love Of God" History scarce
iy records d nobler sentiment. The Colonial
Council voted him 1000 francs, 800 10 purchase
his freedom, 500 for an outfit in his new career.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY II, 1914.

Gc~onr thanks arc due to delegate J. G.. FvLroN
esq, for several Legislative documents.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-11

.Rrriral IF tie Q. s. Brig Iructon-R Remains
g Com. Pofer.-The u. S. brig Truxton, Lieut..
Cong. George p. Upshur, arrived at Norfolk on
Thursday. The I. had passage of 4l days
from Gibraltar. She touched at Mahon on her
way down from Constantrople, and left at form
er, Nov. 10, the U. 5. ship Delaware, Commo-
dore Morris, and the U. S. sloop of war Fairfield,
Comm'f. Downing. The Delaware expected to
sail for the u. S., probably on the LIST of Janua-
ry, about which time the frigae Cumberland,
Captain Smith, was looked for.
The Trux,on has on board the remains of Com
modore Porter, originally destined for inierment
near Philadelphia; but in consequence of the
earnest desire OF his family (now at Constantine
ple) that they should be inferred at Washington,
Lieut. UPshur has thought it most advisable to
put in to Norfolk and await the farther orders of
the Navy Department.
The officers and crew Of the Truxton have all
returned in her, and are in excellent health.
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MARINE INSURANCE

T'HE PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY or
HARTFORD Conn.,, having established agency the
cy OF New York, Tor the purpose Of eectiDg Man- In
aranee. hereby awe notice % they prepared To issue
Company la Wall street
we'll hnowu reputation Of the Company throushcut tAs
United States vnds hardly 70 I'D tet all ossss
.nd claims ics damssss ac; will be promptly sdsssd a.s
aid, awrerahly New York OHe- -
Vail AAMft. w RIO
10 7wsee WM. IA. BIND. A"-
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FARMS FOR SALE

excellent Farm Of ol situated 10 New Jersey. In
"A good state Of suliivatn we'll f~Dc devsn,c Of
excellent woodland thu all cha tier
part Of IL has b~n lined aud ell within the Last two
House AID buildings Ia good repair; Lety ef cd
water snd variety Of sh"or tut tres, large guam
of De cherry Several oi
has been Tor trucking eng vi hin 81 miles OF 20
market Part Of the gun base masy nay remain
said farm, cent To be sold bargain or Will
be exchanged Tor city ppy; Apply % Nh JOHN hUtAs
LIE, ~ trout q New York. RIO JOHN ONDEkDUNk.
Esq, Boundbr.ak Road, her ~ W Brunswick
" this should mot the eye &C JOHN BOWLER, late Of
Bromfod Brainghsm England IL will b. 10 his adj
vantage y attend 10 IL. ms Iwsm
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WANTED -Purchaseu for and second hand Patsns
w Nang They lsborsavIng machine they eutrely
psrsede the Of smoothine table linen, shees &c
9Th rapidity and beauty without ae One psson with
.moothng THY in use IN the principal hotels and
lumber Of private families IN the city, and satsfacu
fhsy sold BY DUNCAN Wksr Little Green street, N.
o. do Bell Hanging Locksmitng. and all kinds Of Iron
Sou at reduced AZ imser
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OU-PRICE REDUCED-C0
TO FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
THE TKl(,DpHEk

Is UNIVEK~ALLf admired ana sckuowIedged 10 be ths
b.st a9d cheae atcls ir nourishine the HAIR pryens
IRON falling on turning gray produces and restores hair
even Al late Tsrod Of life ees frm sce AID renders the
harsh dry soft SILK curly and glossy
II IN curl aud her iomaion unmI~rcd by
the summers heat volrt exercise, the aibg enoencies
Of the ball kc To chldrn Ia invaluable lays
foundation for a beautiful head OF hair
Principal Office lac Broadway corner OF Liberty street. no
stain. beware OF the counter. il sold a dollar.
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TOR SALE CHEAP.-Five second hand Billiard TabIss--
All in the Billiard liue done the best AInss
possible and al the shortest notice Please apply
Oh TIN " u. CONNER. M arsxf-
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NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 6, 1914

THE following articles will be cold The 18th Of November
nsxt AZ Il O'clock M undsr the direction Of the subscnbs
q the United States Navy Yard Brooklyn for Cah on hs day
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FARE hEDUCEU.
FOR CKU1ONy!hLE, SING , SING, TARRYTOWNs,
AND Y0NkERs.--.On and sf.s1 Saturday,
:.@o St cs r. Hiram .ss fs
viii leave the & q Chamber street os The sbove places daily
81 and Sing ns att O'Clock A. M. landing the foot Of
Hammond stree Zach way.
passage or freight apply board to STEPHEN B.
TONPKlNS 1872 West street. s32msre
ron BATH, uAhDiN cd AM n4ALLvM LII.
<uuspsr - The PENOB6COT, Captain
N Kimball, leaves The end Of I wharf. Boston,
~-E-every Tuesday and Friday evenings, at s
sesek Stages will readiness arrival the above
pS -ss to convey ths neiehhovina
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n
CTOLEN-A Draft for HUNDRED liars BY Juo r Smith
W X Co, on l.. w. CIrk TO fhlals phis a,v oi
+ Knsufft and endorsed by hImdaed New oh. Ocub~I
23th 1871, payable sight The public alto, ed ,sh
late the sams payment O has bva stopped his
above reward will Be paia by lts be. I,tsn.sd 10
53tsnc hNAUrf III. - Gold ssre<t.
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NAVY AGENTS OFFICE, !
NV YoRK. October 96th. loAA

TO LET-From the LIST Observation-Disclosures apartments
consisting of large parlo the first floor, with
three b.d.rooms private table will be fumi.hed Furhe