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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
New York, August ls, Is45.

10 the Editor OF the New York Tribune
The prescription of Mr.. GRANGER, while Post
master General has for long while been lhs
standing text for Locofoco papers; and the
"Mornlng News" during The past week has t,uice
asserted that MIR. Granger moved down scyen-
teen hundred POstmasers in few weeks. A
reference to the Biennial Register for I84O-'4I
shows the assertion to be, like Locoioco asser-
lions generally, very wide of the truth. The
whole number of changes of Deputy Pos,mas.
tiers, including those occasioned by deaths and
designations as we'll as removals, from March
to September 80, (Which more Than covers the
entire term of Mr. Changers administration as
Postmaster Generally is but eight hundred and
,orty.s'r out OF fifteen thousand, and this too, for
period OF nearly seren months, instead of sfe,o
1ceehs, while under his Locofoco predecessor.
John M. Niles, from the Both of September.
le4O, to the 4th of March, lS4l, period of only
tUe months Immediately preceding, there were
one thousand and f,oenty-tVo changes. That is,
retiring Administration, upon which the seal of
condemnation had been sci, ''mowed" them down
at rate nearly double that of the .proscripiipe''
MT: Granger A reference to the Blue Book,
which gives us official statement of all tbs
changes, with the dates at which they occur. will
subSIanllate what have asserted.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
JUST SENTIMENTS WELL EXPRESSED.

A little more than year ago, the Albany Ar
gus, an Administration paper, in some remarks
upon the subject of war with Mexico, and the
beligerent tone Of portion of the political press
and certain demagogues o. the day, said
''lt would be well for such politicians to re.
member that war is not as popular as in former
times. People begin to reflect and compare its
results before they plunge into its miseries. 1t
is perceived that wars undertaken for the extern
sion of dominion exalt the leaders and managers,
while they crush and impoverish the masses.
"lhe trappings of the war-horse and the gilt
ter OF armed legions tickle the fancy and please
the eye, but the people see that they place a
leaden weight upon the hand of honest labor
IL is for this reason that true statesmen regard
wars, undertaken for such selfish purposes, AS
ONE OF THE GREATEST EVILS THAT CAN AFFLIcr A
COUNTRYn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
Election Of .MagiStrates, Constables, &c

EtecH0n Of .WdgtStrdteS, COnStabIeS, &C.
The Richmond Enquirer, in reply to interroga-
tories propounded to it by the Warren,on Flag of
the Union, comes out clearly and decidedly a.
galnst the election of Magistrates, Constabes
and Sherihs by the People. 1t says-"We have
an abiding confidence in the virtue, intelligence
and full capacity for selfgovernment of the grea,
mass OF the people. But, in our sy stems of gov
eminent, State and Federal, the people are called
upon, already, 10 elect so many officers of differ
ent kinds, and are thereby induced, or compel-
ed, to devote so much time to the canvassing the
merits OF candidates, and to eectioneering gene
rally, at such a sacrifice of money and Of other
equally important interests, and at the further
sacrifice Of social intercourse and of some of the
best feelings of the heart that we think it would
he better for them and better for the country, that
the number of appointments to be made by them
should not be increased. 1t is better for them 10
trust to responsible agents to act for them in ma
ny matters. Justices of the Peace and ministe-
rial officers ought not to be subjected to the chan
ges and caprices of parties, nor to their resent
ments or rewards. The ancient maxim is good
one, that the aid of the Gods is not to be invoked
people should in like manner be reserved for few
and important matters. We speak the more pos
lively on this question, as we have enioyed
practical experience of the operation of the sys-
TEN. From the arts employed to catch the votes
Of the people, and the pledges made only to be
broken, we were far from satisfied that popular
election OF these officers would promote the cause
ofjustice, or the welfare Of communty.'
The Enquirer is also of opinion that the pre-
sent mode of electing Judges is as good, perhaps,
as any that can be adopted-and is in favor of
continuing the power of appointing the Governor
IN the hands of the Legislature.
What will the radical Democracy say now,
who were so much outraged at the expression of
similar sentiments by the Spectator! In US, it
was regarded as evidence of the aristocracy of
Wing prjncipleS--as a virtual denial of the ca
paclty of the people for selfgovernment. How
then are they to reconcile the same sentiments
with the approved Democracy of the Enquirerl
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
CLARKSBuRo. Anu.

CLARkssUao, Aug. 25, 1916.
MIR. EDiroR:-The Federal Court for tho
Western Dstric. of Virginia is now in session
in this place, Judge Pennybacker presiding
The Civil Docket will DO totally excluded from
trial, as the Court has taken up the case of the
U. States VS.. Cummings T.. Jackson, for coun-
terieitng the current coin of the United States
and passing the same. The Jury has been en-
pannelled, and some thirty witnesses have been
sworn, two or three of whom have been examin-
ed, but forbear saying any thing as to the pro-
bable issue Of the trial, as l understand that he
is man Of respectable connections and some
wealth.
The Grand Jury are still in session, and will
probably DO engaged several days yet, having
sent for number of witnesses, and there are Sc
veral other criminal cases ready for trial after
Jackson's; but doubt whether they even will be
reached, as the Court is compelled to adjourn
Saturday.
shall probably be at Parkersburg during the
trial of tho Ohio kidnappers, which takes place
Monday next. Ewing and Wright, of Ohio, ar,
expected to defend them; and Harrison of this
place, and Summers Of Kanawha, will aid Jack
son in the prosecution for this State. Ii hav,
chance I'll report as much Of the case as can
at all events you will hear from me there. IL.
13>Wc learn from the Carksburg Republican, Jus
received that Jackson who had been going large du
ring his trial, bail-has fled
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
THE GLORIOUS ACQUISITION,


1--WE copy the following from tho National
intelligencer, and commend it to the special no.
'ico of those who have SO long been attaining
their tongues to the euphonious phrase--"the
beautiful Texas"
The honor of the people and the Government
OF Texas in money matters is not, we hope, elu-
cidated in the following matter, compiled from
The Texas National Register of the 10Th utimo.
An indefinite portion of the citizens of the new
State, it is true, fled to it to be secure against
the just laws Of some of the old States of tho
Union, and annexation would be poor business
Tor them if justice could go along with it; but
we should have thought that proposition like
the following could hardly have found favor with
majority of the Legislature:
"Mr. Armstrong, on the Goth June, asked leave
to Introduce bill barring certain claims, debts.
judgments, &C., which he said he would read !,
and explain how it was connected with the sub.
ject of annexation.
"The object Of the bill was to prevent the COL
lection of claims against the inhabitants of Tex
as by citizens of the United States.
"Mr. Armstrong said there were many worthy
citizens In many of the counties who would be
relieved by a bill of this nature. There were a
great many persons in this republic, he had no
doubt in the world, who would oppose the mea-
sure OF annexation unless they thought their
rights and interests would be guarded and pro-
tected by the action of Congress-.
"Mr. Smith, of Fannin, was opposed to the
bill. He said: ut proposes to do away with all
just demands against those who bave emigrated
TO this country from any Of the States. The
measure OF annexation, had 'been carried by a
parcel of people who have come into the country
very lately; and now they wanted to get rid OF
paying their honest debls.' why, sir said Mr..
s., 'as came from home on my way here,
passed through people who were about TO hang
me; not three out of five of whom had been i'm
the country long enough to take the oath of allie
glance; and these people wanted to control nv
VOTE Vote TO eXonerate us from our Just debts
or we will hang you!
"Mr. Armstrong replied: MANY have come Ia
this country under adverse and cery embarrassing
circumstances. The very idea of being again
harrassed is enough to ferDy them, and drire
them into opposition TO the great measure of an
neyaIon.'
''There was good deal further debate on the
bill, and it was somewhat amended, but finally
carried by vote of ID to IL. So the Texans
are pretty elleotuaIy protected against their cre-
ditors in the States"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
MIR. McGUFFEY.

| 0TThe Charlottesville Advocate says:-We
understand that this gentleman during his re-
cent short visit to the University, made him
self very acceptable to all who had the good for
tune to form his acquaintance.
We have seen several officers of the Institution
, and others, who speak of him in the most exalt-
ed terms.
Mr.. McGuffey it seems has been equally foru-
nate In securing the admiration of those who
Knew him in former days. The Morgantown
Na.) Mounaneer, speaks of him in the follow
ing terms:
This is doubtless good appointment Mr..
McHnliey is selt-made man. He was born a.
bout 40 miles from this place, in West Finley
township, Washington County, Penn. His ia.
ther was poor, and gave his son only so much
education as could be had in an old log school
house In the woods, under the control of a teach
er VINO could Cipher as fur as tie Rule of Three
Young McGuiiey was not to be daunted by such
difficulties, and he commenced teaching a COM
mon school, by which he acquired the means to
take him through Washington College, Penn.
we beiieve he then commenced the publication
of the Eclectic Reader and a uniform system
OF school books, which has become the school
text book of the west. We next find him Pro-
lessor OF ancient languages in Miami University,
ohlo, afterwards Professor of Moral Philosophy
In the same Institution, and then, we believe, the
President of the College in Cincinnati He was
honored IN the autumn of 1912, by being chosen
10 deliver the annual Grafton to the students of
washington College, Penn. Mr. McGufiey is
the architect Of his own fortune. His brothers
nave pursued the same course, and are becoming
distinguished in their professions. We received
part oil our early education from two Of them,
ana we rejoice to see them rising in the world.
Let all young men pursue like course of in
dustry, and 1t viii meet its reward in the appro-
baton of our countrymen,'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
COUNTY COJRT

number Of presentments were made by the
Grand Jury of the County Court last week, most
ly for violations of the License law. Among
those of a different character was one against the
Rev. Samuel Wagner for seditious language
used in the presence of large number of slaves
and Others assembled for religious worship. We
have not taken the trouble to acquaint ourselves
with the iacts-nor is it necessary as tie case is
now in the hands of the Court.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
MOVEMENT AGAINST THE TARIFF

The Secretary of the Treasury, Mr.. WALKER
has issued a circular, to be submitted by his a.
gents to Manufacturers and others, proposing a
great many questions in regard to the manutac.
turing industry OF the country, as TO its extent
variety, capital, profits, &C., and the effects OF
the present Tariff in increasing or diminishing
prices, with a view to prepare body of infor-
nation on the subject, to be submitted to Con-
gress, at its next session.
Such information would certainly be yerv va.
liable and desirable, if gathered from authentic
and reiiabie sources, and the friends of home in
dustry might look forward 10 it with proud conf
dence, as triumphant vindicaion of the wisdom
aud patriotism of the policy they advocate But
is this the kind of information which is SOUGHT
by Mr.. Secretary Walker !-or does he merely
intend to collect together, under show of au-
fhority, body of Prejudiced and imperfect test-
mony, to justify his own position in regard TO
the Tariff, and thus delude and misead the pub
tic mind on the subject? Having avowed his
determination, IN advance, to make war upon the
Tariff at the coming session of Congress, the
country has right TO Gstrust his motives: and
II the following information given by the New
York Tribune be correct, that distrust is even
more than justified by the manner in which the
inquiries are being conducted Nevertheless we
have no fear that the Tariff will be dis,urbed.-
The Northern Democracy laugh at the idea of
such thing and the Southern Democracy are
likely soon to find that the consummalion and
security of their Texas speculation will require
all the revenues which the Tariff can bring 10
the aid OF the Administration.
a SHAMEFUL FRAUD,
list is going the rounds Of forty questions
PToPouDded to practical manufacturers and others
by Mr.. Secretary Walker Of the Treasury De-
partmenb IL would seem from what is piveD TO
the public, that this circular is sent out TO Manu-
tacturers, &c. unfortunately, with the view of
collecting testimony from practical men of ali |
sorts Of opinions, to be submitted TO Congress- |
for the information Of that body. Blu. we are |
assured, by gentleman who has recently been
engaged in visiting and procuring information
from the manufacturers Of Newark Paterson. |
&c. that these Circulars are matniy transmitted II,
PoSfmasterS, and by them handed out 10 those Mn. |
nufacftrers only Who hkeiy In return such an. |
s1oers as Mr.. Waher desires! Of One Hundred |
Wing Manufacturers our informant has recently |
visited, not one has received one Of Mr.. Walkers |
lnquisltlye Circulars, while the o,iy sir Loco. |
Foco Manufacturers be has found (only three oil
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
IMPROVEMENT OF THE MEMORY

Professor MILES delivered an Introductory Lee.
ture at the Courthouse, on Tuesday evening, on
reno-Mnemotechny, to a large audience, in
which he gave some astonishing exhibitions of
the powers of memory.-Iis object is to raise
class here, and if he can succeed in imparting
10 his pupils, in any good degree his own faculty,
we should say it would certainly be worth 10
them all it might cost.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
The sequel Is told in the following oorrcspon.
dence of the Washington "Union" of Saturday:
Extract of Letter, dated

dence of the Washington "Union" of Saturday:
Extract Of Letter, dated
LsxiNcToN, Aug. ls, 1915.
SOUR city has been the scene of considerable
excitement during the last week, caused by GER
tain articles published in G. NJ. Clay's paper,
the "Irue AmeIican," which, happily, is now IA
bout being terminated without violence, by the
peaceable surrender of his [Clay's) press and
printing materials. The largest meeting | ever
saw in Lexington, assembled to-day in the court
house grounds, and put forth lengthy and able
address, or. +. Marshall, author,) setting forth
the objects and aru of the assemblage, as a pre-
amble to several very spirited and energetic re-
solutions, part OF which have already been car
ried into effect, viz: tho appointment Of com
mi,tee of SIXTY, to repair to the Office, box up
the materials, if no resistance was made, peace
ably-forcibly, il they must; and place them at
the railroad depot, subject to MIR. Clay's order.
"lhis has been done, believe; and The meet
ing soon re-assembed to receive the report of
the committee"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

them American) have each been blessed with the
Secretary's inquiries, and will doubtless answer
them as per margin.
Ofcourse, we shall have great body of Loco
Foco statistics, made To order, showing that the
Tariff ought 10 be upset by the next Congress.
lie, them come! All we ask is that the public
Shall understand how they are got together.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE

we are requested to state that the Trustees
have now adopted plan for the Buildings of
the Institute, and that they will certainly be
ready to contract at the time adyertsed--the
18th instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

1t is stated that Judge TUCKER. late Professor
OF Law in the University of Virginia, has it in
contemplation to establish Law School in the
city of Richmond.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

A Balloon was inflated with gas from the Salt.
well of Mr.. Reynolds, in Kanawha, few days
ago, by MIR. c. A Joplng, which assembled in
fine style, though without the aronaut. Whether
from some defect in the Balloon or other cause,
Nh Jopling could not take the airing he intended.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

~ The Washington Union makes the follow.
ing singular announcement
owe understand that Nicholas p. TRIsr. esq.
an accomplished politician, has been appointed
Chief Clerk of the Department of State.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

JONI BRpce, Esq, of Winchester, Va, reaped
this season from four acre lot in the vicinity Of
that town two hundred and Ten bushels of Fall
Barley, which he disposed Of ats per bushel-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

The Valley Star comes out in favor of the e.
lection OF Magistrates, Constables, Sherifls, Cor
oners, Clerks, Judges and Governor by the Peo-
pie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

The Ohio Eagle says that G.. J. McNulty, the
deiauIting Clerk, attended recently democratic
meeting IN Knox county, and attempted to speak,
bat the democrats would moi hear him.--This is
we'll They ought TO treat him so every where.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04
MEASUREMENT CORRECTED.

One by one the errors and fallacies Of the Anti.
Tariff advocates fall befofe few figures and
we do not hesitate to saythat there is no. a Elm
gle argument of the Ap,i-protectonis that can
survive the severe ordeal Of correct statements
and fair deduction. We find the following in
the Buffalo Commercial Advertisers
RECiPRociTY In TsADE.-The Locofoco pressi
es continue their war on the Tariff. Much sym.
pathy is expressed for the farmers, because thew
can send no breadstuils and few provisions To
England; not because England will not buy, but
because our high Tariff will not permit us 10 i'm
port goods in payment for agricultural produce.
See how few plain figures will exhibit the utter
fallacy OF this assertion:
The Western exports to England for the year
ending June 80, 1874, were Of
Ashes, S4,S79 Furs cs,e o.,
Beef, Tallow, &c., 762,ll7 Pork, &C., S35 SeS
Butter, Sc, 322, 2S5 Wheat, SOISS,
Flour, Ia, 53S Corn, "a asS
,r,PPles' 2i,ZzI | Hops, 4,l66
Wax, 81, 1855 Lard, 1885,
Total exports, $3,l56sgI
The imports from that country during the same
period were S4l ,476,OSI. Compare the willing
ness OF Eng land TO take the products of Ameri-
can agriculture, save cotton, tobacco, and rice.
with our unwilIingness to purchase British ma.
nuiactures.-l Maj. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

The visiters at the Salt Sulphur Springs hav-
ing rendered public dinner to MIR. CLAY, he
says in his reply that his object in visiting the
Virginia Springs was TO meet some old friends,
probably for the last time, without any desire or
the remotest expectation of his being the occasion
oil any public entertainment or manifestation, and
therefore declines its acceptance as inconsistent
with the private views which induced his visit
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

negro man named John Black was killed
last week by foul air in the we'll of Mr.. Abraham
CARRIER, near New Hope, in this couuty.--It is
strange that accidents of this kind are of such fire.
quency, when by proper precaution they may be
so easily avoided.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

1t was the factory Of Thomas b. Clay, and not
of Henry Clay, that was lately destroyed by an
lncendiaTy, near Lexington, Kentucky.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

10 JOIN GLASS ToeETHER.-Melt little ISM
glass in spirits of wine, adding thereto about a
fifth part Of water and using a gentle heat
When perfectly melted and mixed, it will form a
transparent glue, which will unite glass so that
the fracture will hardly be perceived.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

APPLICATION FOR DyORCE.--The Richmond
papers contain notice Of s. G.. p. Thomas, wife
OF Ex-Governor Thomas of Maryland, of her in
tention 10 apply to the next Legislature of Vir-
ginla, for divorce, and that she has filed, accor-
ding to law, statement of the causes therefor,
which will be tried in the Circuit Superior Court
of Law, for the county of Henrico, at Richmond,
i'm November next
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

S-We learn from the Clarksburg Republican, Just
received that jackson, who had been going large du
ring his trial, on bail-has fed
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-09-04

1--WE copy the following from the National
in'eligencer' and commend it to the special mo-
'ico OF those who have SO long been a,,aning
their tongues to the euphonious phrase--"the
beautiful Texas :"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-23
The Mississippi Democrat,
FOR THE CAMPAIGN, AT F1FTY CENTS.


To contribute the utmost in our power to
the democratic cause in the coming State
canvass, and with view to an increase Of
our list of regular subscribers, we offer the
DEMOCRAT to new subscribers, from the
numberto be issued on the 23d Of July, unit
the November election, lover three months
for half-a-dollar--twelve copies sent to any
one post-ofice for SIS. No paper sent at
these rates unless the money accompanies
the order.
The Democrat will give an honest and
jealous support to the nominees of the
party, and strive to maintain union and
harmony in our ranks. We shall call things
by their right names-not reserving CEN
sure upon political friend or foe, when we
think it deserved, being always careful to
avoid personal recrimination or illusions.
When ours ceases to be an independent.
unnammeled press, its publication shall
cease.
We ask the assistance of our democratic
friends in Carroll, Choctaw, Tallahatchie,
Yalobusha and Holmes, in extending the
circulation of the paper. Although decid-
ed in the expression Of our own opinions
and preferences, our columns are always
open 10 our democratic friends who may
differ with us.
or Subscriptions to the paper during
the canvass should be sent in by the Esd Of
July.