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From THE AFRICAN SaUADRoN.-The New
York Herald says:
by private advices via England from the Atr-
can squadron, up to the night Of the 3Oth of No
vember, we are informed that Commodore Perry
was engaged in an effort to obtain the surrender
OF the murderers Of the crew of the Mary Cutler,
from the native tribes inhabiting the coast, near
which that unfortunate vessel was taken.
The Commodore had been twice on shore, es-
corted by sixteen boats of the squadron, and four
hundred marines and light armed seamen, and
had held two palauers with the chiefs, but with
little prospect OF success, although it was known
that the murderers were concealed in the town.
It was expected that on the 1st of December
landing would be made for the purpose of in
h!ctlng summary punishment by burning the
make an obstinate defence. We shall, therefore,
look Tor the next news from the squadron with
somewhat Of an anxious interest
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UNION OF THE STATES. cannot too strongly
impress upon public men and those who inhu-
ence public opinion a love and devotion to the
Union of the States. Mr.. Clay, in reply to a
toast at New Orleans in favor Of the Union,
said:
"Above all, our Government and all our sys-
TENS ofpolicy should be ever administered in re-
ference TO the preservation Of our glorious Union;
that paramount and transcendant object, which
is the sole guarantee of our liberty our free insti-
tutions, and all our inestimable privileges And
without harmony between the parts, union may
exist in form, but its spirit and its vgor will have
fed"
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ExEcUTloN.-J Williams and negro George,
both colored persons, convicted one Of the mur.
der of his wife, and the other for shooting his
master, were executed on the gallows at Leo
nardtowa, Maryland, on Friday last. They met
their fate with firmness. One of them addressed
the crowd, warning them against crime, and the
other invoked their prayers. They were swung
OF fifteen minutes past eleven o'clock, and re-
manned suspended one hour
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Franklin was an observing and sensible man,
and his conclusions were seldom incorrect. He
SAID, "A newspaper and bible in every house, a
good schoolhouse in every district all studied
and appreciated as they merit, are the principal
supporters Of virtue, morality and civil liberty"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-21

The Wings Of Mississippi, held a'State Con-
vention at Jackson, on the 9TH inst. 1t is repre-.
scented as great gathering Of the people, and
the right spirit Amounted every heart.
The Hon. Edward D. Turner, presiding
The following gentlemen were appointed can
didates for electors, in the approaching presi-
dental contest: John l. Guion, of Warren CO.;
Peter B. Starke, Of Lowndes Co.; Alexander B.
Bradford, of Marshall co., T. Jones Stewart, Of
Wilkinson CO.; Issac N. Davis, of Pamela, CO.;
Henry Gray, of Winston CO.
S. S. Prentiss addressed the convention with
beautiful effect. 1t is said to have been "Pren-
tiss speech-that's enough"
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IL ATTENTION, MECHANICAL RIrLEMEN.-You
are hereby notified to meet at the Company's Armo-
ry, luiiy equipped Tor parade, on Thus day next,
the Odd instant at O'Clock, p M. You are also
notified to meet at the Armory on the same instant
at o'clock in the evening, in full uniform to attend
lecture to be delivered by F. w. Thomas. Your
attention is specially called TO the hours Of meeting
r. L. DOYLE.
feb 81 Orderly Sergeant.
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The owners Of the Oxford have paid into court
500, the appraised value of the ship, to abide
the issue Of the suit now pending, relative to the
struggled goods which were seized on their tran
SIT from the vessel. The ship has, therefore,
been released from the custody of the United
States marshal, and is taking in her cargo, pre-
paratory to sailing on her regular day-M Y.
Aurora.
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III WAsHiNGToN's BRTHDAY-An Grafton will
be delivered on this occasion by F. w. Thomas
Esq, and Washingtons Farewell Address read by
member, before the Metropolitan Lyceum, at Apollo
Hail. on the evening of the 22d of February. The
military and public are respectfully invited to attend
Exercises to commence at 7 o'clock
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DT The Report of the Hon. GARRETT DAVIS.
(irom the Minority of the Committee of Elec-
tons of the House of Representatives on the
" General Ticket Members" is Just published,
and now ready for delivery, at this Office Is
pages, octavo-price, $12 so per thousand.
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RUMoRED APpoINTMENTs.--W e understand that
letters were received in this city yesterday from
Annapolis, stating that the Governor has nominat-
ed John c. lie Grand, Esq, at present Secretary
OF State, to be associate Judge of Baltimore Coun-
ty Court vice Judge Magruder, deceased; and
Francis Gallagher, Esq, to be Secretary of State.
Ball. Clipper
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ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS.
FEBRUARY 20, 1914.
INDIAN QUEEN (BRowN's) HOTEL.

INDIAN QUEEN (BRoWNs) HOTEL.
w. s. Campbell, Ralt G. w. Duvall, Md. Jas.
Patton, Phia. James Kyle, N. c.; C. S. Macki-
nett, N. j.. G. Mcknight, Va. Walter T. Dam
forth, A. Ganst, D. G. Stern, Ga, James Hooper
and sister, Bait. Mr.. Middleton, Va. W. FL John
son and lady, N. Y; L. Denisen and lady, N. ";
Hope H. Slater, D. A. Peters, Robert Jenkins, John
hI,eiweli, george X. Vickers, Bait. R. Hail. N. Y;
J. Harmer jr, Phila.; L. r. Snowden, Cincinnati:
II. A. Kerr, Penn; Mrs. Meriwether, Ky.
CITY (FULLER's) HOTEL.
Lieut.. Lucius Pitkin, E. O. G. Ord, E. j. Steptoe,
U s. A.. H. N. Terrett, NJ Y.
EXCHANGE (TYLER's) HOTEL.
Mr.. Shriver, Bait
TEMPERANCE (BEERs's) HOTEL.
N. H. Simons, G. M. Peck, N. Y !; Mr. McCrea
Del Mr. Small; L. Hyneman, Phila James M
Dorsey, Md. John Lees, Phila. Thomas TayIor
England.
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pleasure.

BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN RANDoLpH.-We have re-
ceved from the agent, Mr.. Brown, (who NAV be
found at the bookstore Of W. F. Bayly Pennsyl-
vanla Avenue, and where the book is for sale.)
very neat edition of the above work. Not
having had an opportunity for it's perusal, we can
but say that its author, the Hon. Lemuel SAWYER,
who served for several years in Congress with
Mr. Randolph has had ample opportunity for the
faithful performance of the task he has under
taken
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A VALUABLE CARco.-The ship Moselle ar
rived at Boston from Havre on Thursday, brought
cargo, of which the invoice amounted to $780,
OO0--duties $27O,OOO
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CT The Speech of the Hon. ANDREW Stew
ART, of Pennsylvania, in Defence of Western
Improvements, and reviewing the Principles
and Policy of Martin Van Buren,; to which is
added his reply to the attack of Mr.. Weller.
is just published, and now ready for delivery, at
the Office of the Wing Standard-16 pages large
octavo-price, $12 SO per thousand
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feb 81

Mr.. MERRILL, of Massachusetts,, will preach on each
evening of the present week in the Second Presbyte-
ran Church, situate on New York Avenue service
commencing at quarter past o'clock. The pub
lie are respectfully invited to attend. feb 90
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The receipts at the New York customhouse,
during the past week, amounted to $4,000
and it is thought that the total receipts this month
will be at laast $2,500OOO.
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l. 0 CA L N Z w S.

The FANCY BALL at Apollo Hall on Monday
evening was very rich, both in variety of charac-
ters assumed and in the exhiliration of spirits
maintained throughout the evening by the par
Elephants. The ball was opened by Lady Mac
beth and Sir Hector Tmid vis a-vis with Bleed
ing Nun and Solomon Swop Then came Ham
let's Ghost doing the agreeable to pretty
Juliet, Romeo's fair love, while Spanish Cav
aller looked lowering on, and seemed anxious
that the "canonized bones" should return to
their charnel-house. The Witch of Endor and a
Bowery soap-lock, with Sir Brilliant Fashion and
Meg Merrilies in quadrlle, attracted much OBJ
servaton. Here had we beauteous Sylphide.
who seemed to tread on air, with fat FaIstaff
dancing attendance Then there was Romeo,
fair Desdemona, free from jealous Othello's
eye, Broom Girls, Savoyards, Bashaws, with one.
two, and three tails, Metamora, Cato, Paul PRIV.
and Doctor Pangloss, with variety of Others
whose characters we cannot recolect By the
way, Claude Melnotte and Master Walter as
sumed rather more temper than their cool-headed
prototypes. We had Hoped better of them. The
novelty OF the affair attracted great deal of at
ention, and we look forward to second enter
tanment OF this character with good deal Of
pleasure
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PUBLIC MEETING.
WASHINGTON. Feb. II

WASHINGTON, FED. 16, 1874.
SIR: The undersigned citizens would respect
fuly draw your attention to the subject of the re-
newal of the charter of the city, and we would
advise and request that you call a public meeting
OF the citizens to consider and devise the proner
amendments required by the present charter to
the bill before the District Committee, or such
amendments as may have been submitted to said
committee by any portion of the citizens, that
The citizens, through delegates appointed by them,
may devise and mature charter to define, to ex-
tend, and preserve their own rights and the rights
OF their property. Respectfully, your fellow
Signed By number Of citizens.
To WILLIAM W. SEAToN, ESQ,
Mayor Of WasAin gion.
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In compliance with the above application, and
for the purpose of considering the matters there
in referred to, the citizens Of Washington are re-
quesled to meet at the City Hall on Wednesday
evening, the 2lst instant, at O'Clock
FEB. LIZ, 1874. w. w. SEATON.
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The editor of the Annapolis Republican thus
expresses his qualification at the passage of the
Tax Bill in the House of Delegates of Mary
land on Friday last:
We offer our congratulations to our fellow CT
tzens upon the event of the passage of tax bill,
which will doubtless be effective in its operation,
and will soon place our State in fair way to re-
deem her credit and faith which had been al
lowed 10 tarnish from neglect. The bill passed
the House yesterday by vote of Al to a.
We take this occasion TO express our admira-
ton OF the frmness and unwavering constancy
and attention of the Chairman of the Committee
of Ways and Means, who with untiring zeal, de-
Tended the bill throughout, from every attack of
its adversaries, whether direct, by an invasion Of
its principles covert by efforts to attach pro-
visions intended to weaken its efficacy. With
quick perception, his ever alert eye fathomed the
tendency of every such-and his argumentative
powers soon awakened the attention of the House
to their result. We rejoice too, that that body
with the firm purpose throughout, of retrieving
the honor of the State, repealed every such eff
fort, and have presented to the consideration of
the Senate a measure, which, if adopted by them
land of which there can be no doubt cannot fail
TO effect the collection Of the State taxes.
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Thomas A. Spence (Whg) the candidate in the
9th district Maryland, received 6S3 votes in Dor
chester, being all that were cast and in Talbo
362 to l04 scattering.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-14

- We ask the attention of our aqricultur-
al readers to the excellent address of General
TALLMADGE, delivered before the Agricultural
Convention recently held in the city of New
Cork, which is published at large in this pa
per. 1t cannot fail to convince them, we
think, ii they are not already convinced, tina,
the protective system is not merely beneficial
to the manufacturing and mechanical classes.
out That 1t is essential also to .hei. prosperity.
The account which Gen. Tallmadge gives OF
The origin of Adam Smiths book, upon which
our Free Trade advocates rely with SO much
confidence for authority, is new and interest
ing, and fully explains the reason why the
Universities and Wriiers of England are so
lndastriously engaged in propagating the doc
trines of Free Trade, while the Government
Itself is practising upon the severest restrictive
principles. Their object is not to reform
their own practice, but to influence the prac-
ice OF other nations for the benefit of Great
Britain. As to Adam Smiths book, we think
Gen. Iallmadge makes it very apparent that
II was written mainly to quiet the popular dis
content IN this country, jnst before the Re-
volullon broke out, and keep us in a state of
colonial vassaage.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-14
AGRARIANISM.

The Providence (Rhode Island) Journal saws
that the doctrine of an equal division of Land
Is now openly advocated in New-York, where
society has been formed for the propagation OF
the principle. and that missionary has been sen,
out by it to Providence, and probably to other
places. When we look at the progress which
the Locofoco party has made in Radicalism with
In the last few years. unere is little room TO doubt
that this also will soon become cardinal point
OF Democratic faith. The espousal by the party
oil Dorrisn, which places all our institutions at
the mercy of a lawless majority, would seem to
be almost without reason, unless something of
the kind were contemplated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-14
DECEPTION TO THE LAST 4,

A meeting wac held in Philadelphia on the
Friday before the election by the Locofoco party
at which the following resolutions were adopted {:
"hesolued, That tho Democratic Party has been. G.
ver since the days of Benjamin Franklin the firm and
UNIFORM advocates and supporters Of Tariff for the
PROJECTION Of all american Manufacturer and that the
atePt to steal from it, at this late day. the credit and
hohor Oh such fostering care, is barefaccd and i'm
pudent attempt at sheer robbery by our Federal Whs
opponents.
"Re'olUed, That in JAMES K POLK and GEO.
M. DALLAS we have candidates for the Presidency
and Vce-Prcsidency KNOWN TO BE FAvORA-
BILE TO TARIFF FOR THE PROTECTION
OF ALL AMERICAN MANUFACTURES"
These resolutions show how wretchedlv the
people of that State have been deceived in re-
gard to Mr.. Folks sentiments on the great ques-
ton oil protecting American Industry, in which
they are so largely interested. The leaders ex-
pect, we are aware, 10 escape the consequences
OF this deception by returning none but thorough
going Protectionists to Congress. Yet in this
they may be disappointed. The present Secre-
tary of the Treasury has shown how much NAV
be done by Custom-house instructions TO impair
the value and efficiency of the Tariff and if that
should be the mode of assault adopted by its en-
emies to destroy it, what is there then TO save
Congress might interpose, but it would be rem
dered Powerless by the Veto of the President.
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that blow fall first, a. h most mee,, on The wor-
thiest head. ASHLAND is in sight its illustrious
occupant may be standing in your midsh more
striking in his grand simplicity, the FIRST citizen
OF the republic, than ne could have been clothed
with the ensigns Of it's first magistracy. Behold
the example Of his life. devoted to liberty listen
to ms long, unal,ered, unwaveriny testimony Of
his principles, constant for fteedon, hear his
voice. unierrfed and unseduced, on the most me-
moraoie occasion, and in the most august Of all
semblies---"God, ,cho kno,rs nsy heart. kno,U,
mat !ove liberty. and ordentiy desire NE freedom
" me h"man race bat desire the freedom of nv
o,on country atore oil other countries, that If ny
o,o" race before all other races" Now rush upon
MN now crush him. We who partake his
principles. will not shrink from his doom. !, for
one, desire TO live no longer than while l may
profess such principles nor do care to die NOR,
giorously, than in testimony of their truth"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-14

would not dare TO encroach on our pfivtleges.-
With more devotion 10 our Country. and less
zeal in the discipline Of Party, our Public Or.
GERS and Representatives would no, be found to
to take care of, the Public Interests. The bur
thens fall on the Agricul,urs,s, aud they mus,
devise the remedy.
The American Institute will communicate to
you the proposition and recommendation of the
iliustrious Washington, to establish Home De-
partmsnt for .agrieufture; too little regarded
IN the s'ri'es OF Foreign Politics, and other Do
mes'ic interests. The expression Of your senti-
ments on these subjects will aid to form pubc
opinion and promote the great results,
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-S II A u N IN @ Ns-
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER IA. 1914.

O-THE SPECTATOR will not in future be clos.
ed until after the arrival of the Mails on We'd
nesday'-No papers will consequently be mailed
from our Office on that day, but all will be for
warded TO their destinations at the same time, on
the next day. This arrangemen, will enable us
to give the news received on Wednesday, and
will be more equitable as regards all our subsc,i.
bers, under the present regulation of the mails.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-14
HENRY CLAY

The following extract from public address
made by the Rev. ROBERT j. BREcKrNRIDeE, at
Lexington, Ky, in 1910, in defence of Mr. CLAY
against the vile ISLANDERS which have been heaped
upon him, will find deep response in many a
heart at this moment.
-"it only remains to strike the blow. Let
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ARKANSAS.

The Arkansas Inteligencer of the 10Th October
says that Thomas S. Drew, the Locofoco candi-
date for Governor Of that State, is elected over
both his competitors. The Independent caDd.
date received only about twelve hundred votes
The same paper states tina; Mr.. Yell (Loco) is
elected TO Congress by decisive majority.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-14

We were shown, few DAYS AGO, a pair of
horns taken from Buck, killed by MIR. George
NJ. Miller, formerly of this county, in Saline.
Missouri, which measured two feet across. with
6iiy-two points, and weighed six and half
pounds,
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AUGUSTA COUNTY.

This county gave the largest vote cast by any
county IN the State at the late election, namely
Observation-Disclosures cas-, 2,OOG, and Loudour
1880.
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NEW YORK.
Polk has carried the State by from 6to6
thousand
INDIANA.
The result in this Stats doubtful--chsneos
thought 10 be equal from the returns.
NORTH CAROLINA
Has gone for Clay. Majority unascerssined.
MICHIGAN
Has no doubt gone for Polk--but the vote 10 clo>
ser than was expected.
GEORGIA.
This State has gone for PoIk--msjority small
from the indications.
O-No news from Tennessee, and bus partial
returns from Kentucky.
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BANKRUPT LAW

The following instance of the beneficial effect
to creditors of the much abused Bankrupt law, is
gwen by The Baltimore American.--We should
like to see the revilers of this great and bene-
hcent Wing measure enter into a comparison to
show which is really the mos, beneficial even to
The creditor class throwing out all considerations
OF humanity and public poicy-the Bankrupt law,
which encourages the indebted individual 10 re-
newed exer'ion, or the merciless insolvent laws,
which give him no respite, and paraIyse all his
efforts. The result, we doubt not, would satisfy
them that their objections that score are alto
gether fallacious
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-14

Mr.. Clay has carried the county of Thomas
Jefferson, by a majority Of GIG votes. He has
carried his native county, Hanover, by II major
iiy, and has also carried the county, and even
gained upon the vote Of 40 in Charles City, the
native county Of John Tyer.-Da adpocate.
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PRAISEwO GRITTY.

Ii affords us pleasure 10 notice fact, honora.
BILE TO the gentlemen concerned and WORTHY OF
limitation, which has just come 10 our knowledge.
we learn that Mr.. w. II. Robson, (now Of the
firm of Messrs. w. g. Ii. Robson, Provision
Dealers of this city, who indebted to one of
the Banks of this CITY on his own account and as
endorser, has honcrably paid both principal and
interest, although released from his obligS
by the, operation of the Bankrupt Act.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-14
PRESIDENTIAL VOTE.

The 49, which voted have, az far AZ heard
from, cast their votes for President and vies
President as follow:
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-11-14

V. B. maj. 1892
1.-THE Enquirer makes Folks majority 90 far
over 1000. We have not time to add IN.
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That this return Of the Mint should thus have
contrasted so strongly with the buoyancy and the
spring given 10 business by the Tariff of 1912.
and exhibiting the amount Of the whole Coinage
as Two or Three Millions per year before the act;
and The sudden rise Of the amount 10 nearly
Twelve Millions in 1913, Immediately after the
passing OF The act, is very extraordinary. Its
genuineness might even be doubted in these times
OF party, did II not bear the name of JohD Iuler,
and date 10Th Of January, 1914. i. must be
true.
All these great questions Of Commerce in all
their consequences are so Immediately connected
with Agriculture and a market, cannot forbear
TO mention one other subject Of great and com
handing importance 10 the nation.-I mean onr
numerous REciPRocITY TREATIES, so called. IL
is the misuse of the term, and the permitted abuse
OF those Treaties, which calls for remark and noh-
lie consideration. The injuries arising from those
ireaues are very great, as they are expounded
ana carried into effect on us. Most Of the Ma
lions OF Europe have colonies in different paris of
the Ocean-the East or West Indies. But to be
brief, must illustrate by single case Grea,
Britain readily makes Reciprocity Treaty with
the United States. 1t bcspeaks great equality