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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18
ANOTHER WING VICTORY.

One OF the most conclusive proofs yet af-
fordcd of the great revolution in public senti-
ment which is cow in progress in Pennsylva-
mia, and which is to carry The electoral vote of
that State for the great Champion of Ameri-
can interests, HENRY CLAY, as certainly (ir he
lives) as that November will come, has Jus,
been furnished by the result of the special
election held IN the 18th district of that State,
to supply the vacancy IN Congress caused bv
the death of Mr. Frick
The Wing candidate was Mr.. Pollock. and
the Democratic candidate Mr.. SNYDER. the
former member.
The district is composed Of the counties of
Union, Northumberland. Lycoming and Gin
ton, and has been considered among the most
ammovably loco in the Commonwealth. In
iS4O, it gave Van Buren, majority of 649 4;
and when MIR. Frick was elected last fall by a
majority of 243, the result was received by the
wings with surprise, and they were generally
disposed to set it down to the account of MIR.
tricks known personal popularity. The re-
cent election, however, demonstrates that it
rested upon more enduring basis, and that a
complete revolution has taken place in the
politics of the district. Mr. Pollock has been
elected by the triumphant majority of $780,
This is indeed glorious, as showing the on
ward march of correct principles And what
Wing heart does not beat in merrier measure
at such tidmgs?
Wings of Virginia! have we not every thing
to cheer us on in the faithful discharge of du
ty Z II we are but true to ourselves, do not
all the signs indicate that more brilliant tri-
umph awaits us than that which was achieved
Ill 1910? The reverses OF '42 and '43 are every
where being retrieved. tits remarkable fact
that of the fifteen vacancies which have oc-
CURED IN the present Congress, fourteen of
them have been filled by " higsl
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

We are gratlfed TO hear that the President and
Directors of the Warm Springs and Harrisonburg
Turnpike have entered into contracts and made
arrangements for re-erecting the Bridges on their
road. The Stockholders will be equally pleased
TO hear this, and the necessities of the case
require the payment of small per cent. on the
stock owned, it is hoped all will pay up without
grumblng. The road is very fine one, and
when the new bridges are completed will be ex-
tensivey used.-But we merely intended in this
paragraph to call the attention Of those interested
to the notice of the Directors in our advertising
columns.-Rock. Reg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

e. We commence this week the second
part of "THE FAIR PROPOSITION" which gives
a history of the TARIFF QUESTION. We
hope our readers are following us in these
numbers. They have been carefully prepared,
upon the most thorough investigation, and are
characterized by great accuracy and ability.
il is believed they furnish the best connected
history OF the important questions Of which
they treat that has ever been presented to the
public.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

" The New York American says-We have
seen the denial, "by authority in the Madiso-
Man of any disclaimer having been received from
Great Britain of any purpose of interfering IN the
affairs of Extraordinarily which, we re-
peat, with posnirc hnowAdge, that this Govern
ment has received from that of Great Britain
such notice; and we only look upon VIVA,
Purports to be Shy authority denial of this
fact as poor bubble about some form of words,
and as designed TO impose upon the country for
truth what that paper knows to be falsehood.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

FACTS AGAINST THEORIES.

Pms are among the articles insianced BY
the Free Traders as exorbi,antly taxed by the
present Faritf-over so per cent. What has
been the consequence? Are Pins dearer than
they were under alow duty? By no means,
but the contrary. Although there are but tw O
or three Pin Manufactures i'm the country.
the Oldest, of but nine years standing, only
made its first dividend last year, yet Pins are
| cheaper now in this country than before A
gentleman gives the New York Tribune a
striking illustration of this fact. He is the
inventor of a machine TO stick Pins in papers.
| which does the work with grea; rapidly, and
iancied he might make a SPEC by buying Pins
without papers in England and sticking them
on papers here. So he sent over TO inquire
the price, and was surprised to find that he
could buy Pins in papers at an American fac
tory as cheap as he could buy as good Pins
before sticking in England There are infe-
rlor qualities to be bought cheaper in England
but right good article costs 81 cents pound
there, and he could buy them for that here.
Sad Irons are set down in the Hardware
importers Memorial as taxed 40 per cent
by the present Tariff. Let it go at that They
cost l-2 cents per pound in our market I'M
der the low duties of lS4l, and they can now
be bought here for Ia per pound "a reduc-
ton of 16 per cent. That horrible Tariff
seems to have an odd way of taxing our peo-
pie!
Cut Nails were A. cents in al; now cts.
Shovels and Spades 1 o per cent lower than
in Al. WV ''"'
Axes, COLLINS g. Co's) 10 per cent. cheaper
others Is.
Angurs are 90 per cent. cheaper than in Al.
| Copper and Brass Wire are 10 per cent. cheap.
,
Roll and Sheet Brass 10 per cent. cheaper.
Norfolk Latches, 20 per cent. cheaper than in
| Al. "
britannia Table Spoons, 30 do.
| Brass headed Shoves and longs, Is do.
Hollow Ware, same price as in Al.
| Cut lacks, do.
| Al. N''
Plate and Hook Hinges, do.
Hooks and Staples, do.
These are mainly the articles on which il is
| clamored by the loco foco papers, that the
farmers are enormously taxed by the Tariff to
enrich the manufacturers. But every farmer
who remembers and thinks must know better
lie must know that he buys them now as
cheap as he ever did when the duties were
low. The duty is raised
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

ELECTIONS IN THE CHURcu.-The members of
the various Protestant Episcopal churches of the
city were yesterday and Monday engaged in
eiecting their officers. The general divisions of
opinion turned upon what are called the Puseyite
and Anti-Puseyte views. In Trinity Church
the old ticket (Puseyite) was almost unanimously
chosen In ST. Thomas's the Ant-Puseyite tic
ket prevailed. st. Paul's Church, Tompkins-
vile, and Calvary Church, Union Square, also
elected Puseyiies; while st. Marks, St. Ste
phen's and St. Johns, Clifton, elected Anti. Pu-
seyites. From other churches we have not heard
Netp York Past
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The law passed at the last session Of the
Ohio Legislature apportioniny the representa-
ton in the Senate and House of Representa-
nves, is regarded by the Wing papers in tina,
State as much more jus, and equitable than
the former apportionment.-The now think
they may carry majority of the members OF
both llouses.--Wi,h Wing majority OF
twenty thousand in the State, this ought TO
seem reasonable even to Locofocoism.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

NEW GERMAN fApER.-The Democratic Wbio
is The name OF new Wing paper in the German
ianeuge' the hrst number OF which was issued
yesterday. 1t has the recommendation oC ,ba
wing State Central Committee, and is designed
TO be circulated throughout the Union. The 1uh-
fisher is MIR. VIM. Raine. corner of Bal,imor,
and Holiday streets, and it is printed in hand
some style. We doubt not that it will prove a
useui medium for the diffusion OF sound political
doctrines among this numerous class of citizens.
Ball. american.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The East Alabamian of the 9th ultimo SAYS :
"a friend gave us the names last week of six
Democrats of this village, who, he says, have
determined to vote for CLAY in preference 10
VAN buren,. They are all intelligent, res
Pectabie men, who believe with their party ON
all or most OF the political questions of the
day but they are of opinion that the cleo
ton OF MIR. Van Buren, will bring good neither
TO their principles nor country, aud they will
therefore support his oppopent''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The Petersburg Republican--a paper entirely
opposed to Henry Clay and the Wings, but con-
Quoted SO as to command respect and confidence,
responds to some requests thus: cit is useless
to ask us TO publish the tract on Henry CLAWS
duels, or that entitled Provdeniial Dspensa-
tons The oneis ungontomaniy-,h other BIAS
phemous -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18
TEXAS ANNEXATION TREATY

dJ-The Madisonian of Friday evening, (Mr.
Tylers official organ,) has the following annun-
citation of the signing of the Treaty with Texas
TExAs TaEArY.-h is understood that the
Treaty Of Annexation between the United States
and Texas was this day signed, and that it will
he submitted TO the Senate for ratification as soon
as the accompanying Documents can be prepared.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The Washington correspondent Of lie New
DIRK True Sun writes that Mr.. SPENCER has
declared himself against the annexation OF
Texas; and farther, that he says Mr.. Tyler
cannot be elected President! Mr.. Spencer is
a sagaclous politician, and if we desired the
contamination of either event, we should re-
gard such an unequivocal expression Of opin-
ION by him as an unfavorable omen.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

We learn from the Mobile Herald that Gen.
Charles Fenion Mercer formerly of Virginia, and
more recently OF Florida, has entered into con-
tracts with the government of Texas by which
he obtains from that Republic grant of two
tracts of land; one embracing l6,4OO, and the
other 5000 square miles. The grants are made
on condition that the lands be settled.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The Hon. VIM. r. King, Senator Of the L.
nted States from Alabama, was nominated by
the President TO the Senate on Tuesday the
9Th, as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentary to France, and was forthwith
confirmed.
The nomination Of Gov. Shannon, of Ohio,
ms Minister TO Mexico, was also confirmed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

APRIL thus far with us has been remarkably
warm and dry.-Not shower has fallen since the
month set in. The Thermometer on Monday
was at 80. The fruit trees have been in bloom
for some days past, and many Of them have cast
their blossoms.
Some of our Farmers, we understand, have
finished planting their Corn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18
WHO PAYS IT,

The Locos have Of late been constantly la
boring to produce the impression, that the
consumer OF imported goods, pays the duty
assessed upon them. 1t is true, we have new
err been able to get them TO explain how this
could be the case, aud yet these same goods
be bought lower than before the imposition
of the duty. They have contented them
selves with the naked unsupported assertion.
Explanation constitutes no part of their bust
ness. Why should it when the only source
to which they could resort for substautiatinp
their statements, would show their utter
groundessness
An enemy Of the Tariff has at last made the
reluctant admission. The last Foreign (Bri-
tsh) Quarterly Review says, that our Tariff
''compels the British manufacturer to sell his
goods at prices, lower by The amount of i'm
post duties which He is obliged to pay.''
This was clear before, to all who were will
ing 10 see, and did not prefer the triumph of
party 10 the triumph of truth Lea. Ina.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The Wing trumphs from the town elections in
me Empire State pour upon us in floods. Our
exchanges from the North are filled with returns
showing the most marked and beart-cheerinp
victory of Wing principles, even in places where
Loo Loco Focoism has hitherto held undsputed sway.
These are cheering indications of the glorious pro-
gress of our cause.-N Y Courier
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18
The New ork Journal of Commerce has the fol

The New Y ork Journal of Commerce has the fol
lowing extraordinary statements
MOVEMENTS OF MIR. TYLER.-Mr Robert TYLER,
son of the President, has been here for few DAYS,
and we regret exceedingly tolearn that he has been
engaged in grand effort to bring all the office
holders into great effort to sustain convention
for the nomination of his father for reelection The
colectorship we understand he offered to gen.
tieman upon these conditions; and the offer was,
as thought To be. rejected.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

Richard K. Cralle, formerly editor Of the
Washington Telegraph, has been appointed
Chief Clerk in the State department Ills APP
pointment is some evidence that Mr. Calhoun
is not disposed to overlook his friends. Mr..
Cralle was a politician Of tie Multiplying
school, and suffered in The cause
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

LIME SPoTs ON WooLLEN CLOTHS, may be COM
Pletely removed by strong vinegar. The vine
gar effectualy neutralizes the lime, but does not
generally affect the cloth. Dark cloth, the color
OF which has been completely destroyed,in spots
SIX inches square, has thus had It's original color
completely restored.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

Mr.. Wise assembled with his balloon from this
place on Monday afternoon at about half past 3
o'clock. The balloon took northerly direction.
and passed over town at a very small elevation,
scarcely clearing the tops of the houses. AS i,
proceeded on its course, however, and as the r-
ronaut threw out his coat, hat, shoes, &C., one
after another, it gradually rose to a respectable
height. Mr. Wise landed about sunset, little
beyond Stafford Court House, and returned TO
town the same evening-Frederiehsbur Herald.
Pretty near another failure! Wonder when
MIR. Wise will redeem his promise to make an
ascension here ?-Staunton Spectator.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18
CONSISTENCY

~ The Globe, in order to prove that some of the
Wings have been Inconsistent, AYERS that Mr..
Clay has changed none Of his opinions-that she
Is The same to-day that he was yesterday" Ex-
atuy so; and that is the reason why we prefer
him to any one else-'put your finger on him. ,,
and he's THERE
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18
SITS THE WIND IN THAT QUARTER

In the proceedings of meeting in the third
Congressional District of Pennsylvania, we no.
tice the following resolution
Resolved, That we have heard with great plea
sure and satisfaction, that Robert Tyler, Esq is
TO be appointed Postmaster for the city of Phila.
deiphia, knowing that such an appointment will
meet the entire appreciation of the democratic
party Of the city and county of Philadelphia, and
that of the keystone State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The election for Mayor in New Orleans
resulted in the choice of the Loco candidate.
by means of Judge Elliott's illegally natural
lzed voters. The Loco presses say that the
Judge is Wing! Strange Whiggery this, to
manufacture votes to put down his own party.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The papers mention the death in New JERSEY of
Captain A. s. Ten Eyck, ofthe United States Ma
Wy. CaptanT. was the senior of ninety-six Com
manders He was native of New Jersey, re-
ceiyed a warrant as Midshipman on the first of
September, 19l and commission as conrnauder
on the 9th Of FEBRUARY, 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

Death Of a Member Of CongreSs.-The Hon. He-
man Allen Moore, representative from Columbus,
Ohio, died at his residence in that city, on We'd
nesday the Sd. He had just arrived from WASH
ington, where he had suffered all the session from
continued i'll health.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

u The Baltimore American says-"The
Hon. A. Ill. III. STUART, Of Virginia, has accent
ed an invitation to deliver the Seventeenth Ami.
~ersary Address, before the American Institute Of
New York" The anniversary, we understand,
takes place early in October
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18
COUNTY CANDIDATES..
ELECTION ON THURSDAY NEXT.

@-Wc arc authorized to announce JAMES BELL,
osq as candidate TO represent the County of Augusta
in the next House Of Delegates of Virginia
CJ-Wc arc authorized to announce JOHN C. Full.
TON, esq candidate to represent the County of Au
'gasta in the next House of Delegates of Virginia
COVE are authorized to announce WILLIAM FRA.
ZlER, esq. candidate to represent the County o.
Augusta in the next House of Delegates of Virginia
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18
NEW YORK CERTAINLY FOR CLAY,

The local elections recently held in New
Y DIRK, east and wes:, have gone trumphan,lv
for the Wings. There is no wihsanding
HENRY CLAY and Protection TO American In
dustry. Mark it
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

letter from Washington to the New ork
Commercial says :-"It is confidently predict
ed here that the Cabinet will blow up, before
TWO months are over. One symptom Of it is
the violent attack of the Madisonian on the
Attorney General. Mr. Nelson
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18
MIR. CLAY.

Mr.. Clay arrived at Charleston Saturday tho 9Th.
and was received with much ceremony. The
street through which he made his entry into the
city, escortedb by a long procession, was ornamened
with arches Of everereens, &c. The committee
oil reception received him at the new THEATRE
The chairman, the venerable Revolutionary SOL
der, Doctor William Read, addressed him in
eloquent terms, welcoming his arrival and tender
ing to him the hospitalties of the city. Mr..
Clay rejoined a, some length, says the Charleston
Patriot, which, for want of time, fails give any
description of the speech.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

Commodore William Compton Bolton has.
we learn, been appointed by the Secretary
oil the Navy to The command as Port Captain
OF all the forces afoat at the Norfolk station:
which command was recently made vacant
by the death of Commodore Kennedy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

Mr. Benton arrived here yesterday, says the
Wheeling Times of the Sd inst. on his way west.
lie appeared in good health. and. we understand
expressed the opinion that there was no Senator
except MIR. Walker, of Miss, who was in favor
OF the present annexation of Texas. He is on his
way TO visit his family, ono of whom is danger.
ousiy Sick Mr. Morris, of Ohio, was in COM
pany.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The extract Of letter from Mr. Jefferson, in
compliment to Mr.. Clay, recently published by
the Lexington Inquirer, and copied by US in the
last Spectator, is said to have been pronounced,
several years ago, forgery.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The New York papers contain notices Of the
death of Gen. Morgan Lewis, at the advanced
age of 90 years. The deceased was one of the
last survivors Of the Revolutionary era, and held
important stations in the stale of New York. He
was Governor of the State from 1904 to 1907"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The last Lexington Gazette mentions the
death OF three children of Mr. Thomas l..
Perry OF that place, Of scarlet fever-all in
the brief period of four DAYS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

ONE OUT OF IFTEEN!-Shepherd Cary
Qoco,) has been elected to Congress from the
district in Maine bordering on New Bruins
wick-although the Wings have greatly in
creased their vote
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

James Harper zone Of the great publishers
has been elected Mayor of the city of New
Y ork.-He was supported mainly by the Ma
tive American party
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

Mr.. Clay arrived at Wilmington, NJ G. on
Wednesday morning, the 10th.-His reception
was very enthusiastic. He was to start for We'll
don next morning, and is expected in Petersburg
to-day.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

Our town was visited on Saturday last by a
company OF Indians, represented by their inter-
prefer or keeper 10 be chiefs head-men of the
Fox and Potawatamy tribes, who gave an en-
hibItion of their manners, customs, dress &c. in
the evening at the Courthouse. There was a
periec; rush 10 see them--such as has been rarely
witnessed among the population OF our quiet town
beforehand we do not know that they have ever
been more completely humbugged. The Indian
part oil the performances might have done toIer-
ably well, ii there had been little more liph, TO
see them by; but that Of the Interpreter, or
keeper of the "Wild Indians" as he called them
was indeed terrible infection! His part was
to explain the performances, and enghien the
audience upon the Indian character generally /;
and more disgusting and painfully annoying ex-
hloition of ignorance, impudence and self-con-
ceIi, was never perhaps inflicted upon an snlight-
| ened audience.
AS this is no doubt a money-making adventure
we feel it to be due to the public thus to notice it,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

u We must decline the publication Of the Sc
cond communication from "Many Voters of Fish
ersvilIe." We infer from it very clearly that
their original call upon Mr.. M'CUE to become a
candidate for the Legislature was not made in a
legitimate and proper spirit; and they mistake
both their privilege and our duty, if they really
expect its insertion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

Franz Jotnson.-This favoraby known colored
musician died of bronchitis, Friday night at his
residence in Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The Hon. s. S. Preniss, of Mississippi, adj
dressed an immense gathering Of Wings in Phi
ladelphia last week.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

TExAs.-Tho Washington correspondent Of the
Journal Of Commerce says that the treaty was
completed before MIR. Calhoun came-and its
terms are
Assumption by the United States Of the debt
Of Texas-whilo Texas is to keep her lands to
herselr!!!
The incorporation Of the army and navy Of
Texas with those of the United States :!
And Texas to have Immediately two Represen-
tatives in the House of Representatives II!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-18

The President has nominated Charles Ferris
Collector OF the Port Of New York, in place of
Edward Curtis, whom it is proposed TO remove