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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16
PENNS YLXANIA

The message of Governor Porter recently trans
mi''ee to the Legislature of Pennsylvania, states
The entire amount of the debt OF the common.
wealth TO be S4O,s35 ,Ol3, ard that the interest
due In February next will be Ss73,5l5. besides
S97,ssO accrning interest certificates. He
expresses great confidence in the ability of the
State to meet the interest on the debt punctually
in future.
The Governor comes out strongly in favor oil
maintaining the existing Tariff Laws of the U.
mon. lie says-"l hazard nothing in asserting
that neither OF the Presidential candidates could
have hoped for moment to get majority of the
votes In This State had not his claims been based
upon the assurance that he was friendly to the
continuance OF the present Tariff laws, subsan-
TALLY as they stands
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16
"BRITISH GOLD"

The intelligencer published an article from
Brush free trade paper, denying th.t one hundred
Thousand pounds in gold had been subscribed in
England to defeat the election Of Mr.. CLAW
This is mere bubble. 1t was never CHARGED
that Brush gold was openly or directly sub
scrioed i"r That purpose, and the fierce denial of
1t on The part OF the British free trader is wholly
gratuifons. However much the British manufac
iurers may desire the repeal of our Tariff no one
ever suspected them Of being such fools as 10
openly subscribe money FOR that purpose. The
statements made in The Wing papers merely ex-
h'bted the fact, that large sums Of money had
been subscribed for the use of Tie "An,i. Corn
League" "a well known association which adyo-
Gates universal free trade) and that il was to be
used IN circulating free trade doctrines in foreign
countries by means Of tracts, ''parl of which
were to be printed in New York; This state
meni was made on the authority of respectable
English papers, and it cannot be denied But
InIee s weeks since we published an extract from
wilmer and Smiths Liverpool Times, "a neu~
iIal paper OF high standing,) written since the
election, which distinctly admits that British ma
nufacturers had lnterfered n our elections ir the
manner above stated.--Lancasier ( Pa. Ero1,;-
a.er S Herald.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL ROAD.

Gov. Mcdowell, in transmitting the proceed
ings oil the Clarksburg Convention, on the SUBJ
Ject OF the extension OF the Baltimore and Ohio
kail-koad, expresses himself decidedly favora-
Die to granting the right of way asked for by the
company through Virginia. He thinks it is the
best Improvement for the Northwestern portion OF
our State, that its geographical situation will all
init OIL and deprecaies the policy of excluding it
from our limits, on account Of any supposed rival
ship with the James river improvement. Such
exclusion would be worthless, he believes, as a
measure of protection, while it would produce
much gra'utous evil He says "no Legislative
exPedients which we can adopt will ever render
the city Of Baltimore less near or less necessary
as market for The Northwestern and some por-
ton OF the Valley countless" These are just and
liberal views, and we hope they will he concur.
red in by the Legislature.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16
WASHINGTON ARRANGEMENTS.

Col. Polk brings his own Editor TO Washing.
ton-Mr. j. g. Harris Of the "Nashyle Union"
Col. ~. D. p. Nicholson. late u. S. Senator
pro tenn, and protege Of Polk, is 10 succeed Mr..
Harris in the conduct Of the Union. Blair of the
Globe is 10 be offered Foreign Mission, or some
thing equally nice; the Madisonian is to be bought
up, and, if practicable, the three Loco Foco pa
peIs now published at Washington are to be
rolled into one which will regularly play the
genteeIes! OF tunes from notes furnished at tho
White House, having all the patronage Of the
executive and Congress to sustain it. This 10
COCO plan, u II can be carried into practice.
we observe in the Madisonian that MIR. John
iyier and his interesting little party are troubled
w'lb fears That Mr.. Polk is not aware of the en-
tent Of his obligations TO them for his Pfesden-
tial luck. They are determined, however, to lie
lumine his darkness on this point, and to awaken
his sluggish gratitude and secure their pay
They mean to keep wha, Offices they now have,
and get some more if possible. We see that Mr..
Tyler himself has a hankering after seat in the
u. s. Senate. He has an excellent chance, as
there is Tyler party of one in the Virginia Lee
gisature, and il is probable tina, the vote Of that
one will make the Senator. With his usual luck,
Mr.. Tyler cannot fail 20 be electcd.--N. y. Tri-
buue.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

W Inc Valley papers are renewing their APP
peals TO the Farmers along the line OF the Turn.
pike 10 complete the Avenue Of Locust, or other
Trees. which was commenced some time ago.
Inc winter so lar has been favorable for the work
ana as II would add so much to the beauty and
comfort OF the road. i; is hoped it will be consum-
mated. The Farmer can lose nothing by the la
Dor thus exPended.-He has present interest in
every thing calculated 10 render the road altrac.
tive as line Of travel; besides, he will be pro.
vlding stock of timber. which may be invaua-
Die, at some future day, for fencing PURPOSES.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

al. BE Il enacted by tie General asseMbiy,
That the first section Of the act, entitled sssn scs
concerning sheriff. and other officers commits.
sions, and attorneys fees,' passed March twenty.
eighth, eighteen hundred and forty-threc, shall
be, and the same is hereby repealed And ,be
sheriff or other officer. for proceeding TO sell or
collecting the money under any execution which
may issue upon any original Judgment or decree.
shall be entitled to the same commissions as were
allowed by law previous to the passage Of the
said reci,ed net.
"2. BE IT, further enacted. That il shall be Law.
iu' Tor the sheriff other officer to include in
every delivery or forthcoming bond hereafter a.
KEN one-half only Of the commissions allowed
ny law to be included in said bonds prior to the
passage OF the before recited act Provided, hoav.
ecer' That nothing herein contained shall be 90
construed as to deprive the sheriff, sergeant or
o'her officer OF the commission now allowed by
law Tor collecting money under an execution
which may issue upon forthcoming bond after
the forfeiture thereof"
~, FRiDAy, Jan. 10.
, The report of the Committee on Elections in
,he contested case from Bath came up as the or
ue' OF me DAY. The resolutions Of the committee
on The contested votes we re considered sere,,,,n
When the 5th resolution came nm dec,orr~ a..
vote OF VIM. Davis legal, MIR. Lacy moved 70
reverse The resout'on-negatived, aves SO. noe.
%. The resolution was then concurred in Tbs
6th resolution was agreed TO without opposi,ion.
Ihe 7'h' declaring the vote of Leroy Griffin legal
was reversed. The 9th resolution, declaring the
vote OF Solomon c. Bradley illegal, after some
opposition, was confirmed.
SENATE.
FRiDAY, Jan. 10.
on motion of Mr.. McMullen. the bill 10 au.
'hoI'Ze loan by tie Valley Turnpike Company,
and the States guarantee for $40 900, was taken
up.
The merits of the bill were briefly stated by
Messrs. McMullen. Gallaher. Crawford, and
Moiiett,-and, after some incidental remarks and
inquiries ny Messrs Voolfolk, Preston, and Ro-
gers, tue bill, on motion of Mr.. Sianard, was laid
on the table. -
onmotion of Mr.. Moffett, the Senate adjourned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16
NORTH CAROLINA-THE DEAF AND DUMB.
AND THE BLIND.

We understand that the Legislature Of North
Carolina has declined establishing an institution
Tor the education of the Deaf and Dumb and the
Blind Of that State at present, bu, has passed an
act making an annual appropriation Of So, 900 Tor
Their support and education at some one Of the
institutions in the other States. The recent visi,
OF the Pupils of the Blind Department of the vir-
g'nia Institution 10 Raleigh, has very probably
had some influence in producing this action on
the part Of the Legislature and it is reasonable
10 presume that the Institution here is as likely
to be the recipient Of this handsome patronage
as any other. We sincerely hope it may--as
none, we sure, can be more deserving of il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

uJThe Woodstock Sentinel suggests to the
democracy the proprety Of holding a district
Convention for the purpose Of settling upon a
candidate to be run for Congress. This the Rock
ngham Register objects to, unless The field should
become 'ul' OF asprans, and the Wings bring
out candidate The Register remarks-"We are
pleased to know that each county in the Disirc,
can furnish suitable representative, and we hope
all WHO have an idea of becoming candidates will
do so at once, and let The people choose from a.
mong Them" Similar views are expressed by
the Augusta Democrat.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16
PUBLIC DEBT OF VIRGINIA

communication has been laid before the So.
ne'e rom the Second Auditor. giving statement
OF the debts and liabilities of the State. as we'll
as OF her resources. The funded debt of IN.
commonwealth is reported to be SIS .96s, O47 90
and her liabilities 81 ,392,8S4 80. This latter n.
mount, however, is in the hands of the State au.
thorIies and agents, and may be considered an
redeemed. Tie resources of The Commonwealth
are $ll ,2SS, 953 65.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16
FOREIGN PAUpERs AND CRIMINALS.

A gentleman in New York having written
lelier 10 the Secretary of State, asking ii the
letter OF our Consul al l.eipsc, Mr.. List, in re-
gard TO the transportation of criminals and pau
pers from different points of Germany 10 this
country, (and which was published in this paper.
was True, was replied 10 by the Secretary, stating
"tiat no such letter had been received al that De-
paTtment."
So far as the State Department is concerned,
lhiS is all very true but such letter was :, ceiv-
ed at the Treasury Department; and there can
be no doubt but that The criminals and paupers of
Europe are Systematically sent 10 this country
The National Inteligencer, in reply 10 The letter
OF The State Department., says:
at may be, and doubtless is, very true. that
no communication Of the character of that attrib-
uied 10 Mr.. List has ever been received at the
Department OF State for the sufficient reason that
The Letter Of Consul List which has been referred
10, was not address, d TO that, but 10 different,
Department OF the Government.
at is not false" however, but fyue. that a
Letter was addressed by Consul List to this Gov
eminent, not through The Department of Slate,
out through the Department OF the Treasury from
whlch letter the above is taken. This letter will
Do found printed i'll The "Exocuiive Documents
or Tie 20 session of the 25th Congress, Vol. 10.
DOC. 80, pages 3 and Ia. Ii is dated at the
Consulate of the United States Of America, Leip-
sic, March 8, 1887, and is addressed 10 the
Hon. Levi Woodbury., Secretary of the Treasury
The Letter in question was communicated 10
the House Of Representatives, on the 18Th of Nav
1858, 10y the President OF the United States with
number OF others 10 the same effect, some from
the State Department, and others from the Treas
uIy Department, IN answer 10 a call made by the,
House Of Representatives on the 3Oh of April
preceding"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

The New York correspondent of tho National
Inellgencer says-"The Ecclesiastical Commit
tee who have charge Of the affairs of this diocese
in the absence Of a Bishop, is composed of four
laymen and four clergymen, all Of whom are said
to be favorable 10 Bishop OnJerdonk, and hostile
to The recent decision Of the Bench of Bishops
Trouble is likely 10 grow out Of this circum-
stance"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

Inc statement so often made in Congress and
elsewheTe that tie amount OF the debt Of Texas
IS unknown, has been corroborated by the newly
elected President Of that Republic in his recen,
message TO tie Texan Congress. One Of his re-
Communications 10 that body is ''the passage Of a
law tor ascerfoinjng aud Classifying the public
deb; Of tie cooniTy by requiring all persons hay
ing claims against II to present the same to the
Treasury Department within definite period
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

Washington correspondent Of the New York
Commercial Advertiser says that Mr.. CusHNe
has project in view for the establishment Of a
more direct intercourse with China, by lines Of
steam ships, by way Of Panama and the isthnus
Of DarieD, and that the government is prepared to
offer facilities for the execution Of tho project.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

The anl-rent disturbances in the interior of
New fork seem TO be subsiding. The military
force sill on duty at Hudson, Columbia County.
where the ou'rages principally occurred, comprise
about Tour hundred men. Arrests continued to
be made by the civil authorities, without molesa-
ton from any one.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16
-S N A U ~ IN @ Ns>
THURSDAY, JANUARY l6, is4s.

G5We received no mail from the North or
East on Tuesday-These failures have been
frequent OF late, and are exceedingly annoy
ing We are no, appraised of the causes.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

MExico.-'rhe schooner Ventura at New Or.
eans, sailed from Vera Cruz on the 18th Dec.m-
Der, one day later than MIR. Cushing's accounts.
letter from Vera Cruz Of Dec. IL, states that
Vera Cruz and JaaPa have declared against San
ia Anna and that in both these places his efigy
had been torn to pieces by the populace.
Other letters state that Santa Anna being at
Queretaro at the head Of 1900 men, was abandon
ed by them. and they passed over 10 the insur-
gent chief Paroles. The ex-presideni was thus
left alone without followers.--Tuspan had also
declared for the insurgents. No engagement of
any consequence had taken place. A few men
were killed at Jalapa, which is the only place
where blood was spilled.
Another Reconnaissance Anna was at QJere-
taro, at The head of 5000 men, entirely surround
ed by the insurgent population, from whom il
was impossible for him to escape.
The Madisonian Of last night has the following,
in large type:
Intelligence has reached this city, from an au.
then'Ic source, that The army of Santa Anna has
deserted him, and that he has been, by Decree
OF Congress. formally banished from Mexico.
HIS late cabinet including the noted M. Rejon,
has met with the same fate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

DEATH OF A VETERAN.-Major Benjamin Rus
sell, the veteran Printer and Editor Of the old Go.
lumbar Centinel,' died in Boston on Saturday
the 9TH, aged SO years. He was widely known
and universally respected
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

The Richmond Enquirer announces that An
derson Motfett, Esq. the present Senator from thu
Rockingham district, will not be candidate 70
reelection.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

The stables Of Gen. Harvie, near Richmond,
were consumed by fire on Wednesday morning,
ana WIN them l6 horses and mules. The loss
is estimated at 1000. There is no doubt that
the fire was the work Of an incendary.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

The Hon. JouN NJ. BORIS has published an
able and well argued letter in opposition to tho
Annexation OF Texas to the Union. We are Glad
10 see from his letter, that MIR. Il. has announced
himself as candidate for Congress, from Rich
mond district. His election is beyond doubt.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

a New York letter says, "Silver continues to
flow out OF the country in large quantities. The
design of the Russian Government to issue new
silver currency is mentioned as one of the causes
Of this exhaustion"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

PARDoNINe PowgR.-Governor Porter has par-
doned since he has been in power C years. SO
criminals, OF wborn % were convicted OF murder.
IS Of mans!aughter, and i6 Of burglary. 1t is
SAID the number Of those convicted OF minor
crimes, who are pardoned, is much greater.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16


A letter from Carllagena, New Grenada, under
Ga'e oil 10Th November, 1914, published in the
N: Y. Journal OF Commerce. says:-
II NAY perhaps be interesting 10 you to know,
that MIR. Blackford, our Charge d'A flares at Boz
go'a' mas Just succeeded in settling with The CO.
vernment of New Grenada the old uMorr;s"
claim, which has been pending for upwards of
twenty years. it is settled too, in most sats-
factory manner, and after great deal of trouble.
This is the first instance Of foreign minister
In bogo'a having succeeded in effectng settle
meni WIN The Government of claim against the
late Republic of Colombia; precedent of great
Importance, and which ought TO give encourage
ment 10 the holders Of old Colombian claims
Mr. Biackford has settled also the claim of the
Bychance, and several others, which had been
pending for years, Notwithstanding the strong
ana constant recla'nallons OF his predecessors.
The U. 5. Brig Oregon arrived here the 18th
ut, bringing ON. Sloat, for Panama, on his way
TO take command of the Squadron in the Pacific
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-16

amendment. was adopted. The remainder Of tho
day was spent upon the bill to establish the
Smithsonian Institute.
In the House, the Texas discussion was resun,.
ed. Messrs. llamlin, Weller, and Carey spoke in
favor Of annexation, and Mr.. Brengle in oppose
ZION to IT,.
On Friday, the Senate did not sit.
In the House, MIR. Hale, Of N. II. asked leave
to propose new pian for the annexation of Tex
as, which was to divide it into two parts, in one
OF which slavery should not be allowed to exist.
except 10y the consent Of ihree-ourhs oil the
States. The House refused TO suspend the rules
to enable him to offer it. The House then went
into committee of,ho whole on the various propo-
sllions Tor annexation. MIR. Semple of Indiana
spoke in opposition, and Mr.. Dean Of Ohio. in
favor Of the measure. The floor was next assiur-
ed 10 Mr.. Kennedy Of Md, when the committee
rose and reported progress. A bill was reported
from the committee on Public Buildings by MIR.
Pratt, of N. Y. to appropriate money for the re-
pair and re-furnishing of the Presidents house.
II proposes 900 for furnishing the house, and
$S, 900 Tor repairs.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-06-23
Notice EXtram"A Card,

TUNHE subscriber grateful for public patronage,
would take this method to acknow ledge with
thank luness the kindness Of a generous public in
contributing so literally TO his necessity in bis late
adversely, and would say that through the liberalty
OF the public generally, and the assistance ofhis
friends in particular, he has heen enabled TO rebuild
his Factory at South Danvie, destroyed by fire
the 2lst of December last and has put into operation
a large and elegant set of machinery superior prob.
ably any ever set to running in this part of the
country and equal TO any ever started in our manu-
featuring New England.
Thus, his new Factory being in full and successful
operation, and having employed experienced work.
assist in carrying the same, he is now pre-.
pared to receive wool to work shares, or by tie
yard into good cnssimeres uled cloths, dannels of
all cours, double width blankets horse blankets,
blanket.shaws, &c. &c, and in addition to That, he
has superior set of machinery for cardng rolls and
dressing custom cloth; and soliciting tho patronage
Of the public formerly, he would invite the at
ention of the growers and dealers in wool and cloth
10 his and elegant machinery, and would assure
them that their work shall he done in and in
first rate order,
UPW anled in exchange for work 500 barrels of
good old soap. Also, all kinds of country produce
received, as usual for which liberal price will be
given. All work warranted, and damages mado
good. CALEB HARVEY.
Danve May Is, lS45. 4OSG
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-06-23

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. DICKENS PLACE {,
BURNT OUT About O'Clock last evening a fire
hoke out in small stable in the rear of McBrde's
GrOcery, on Orange street near Leonard The loft
was Tiled with hay, and the adjoining building was
me large carpenters shop of Baldwin and Mills
These we're both burnt in a few minutes, and thew
sent up such broad sheet Of flame light into the ha
a atmosphere that people rushed in thousands TO the
'cene' blocking up the streets and seriously
ONstucIlng the engines. Besides the two buildings
mentioned, the coopers' shop of Mr. Lynch was de-
aroyed' and Nos. 43, As, At, 40, 81 and So on Or
'"se'SIreet, all more or less damaged. In the base
@eni Of the carpenters shop of Baldwin and Mills
was the notorious den of Pete Williams, known since
me visit to our shores of distinguished London nm
@Or as Dickens Place. which was completely
Ueanea out-a process thai nothing short of fire
could nave ever accomplished.
In The rear Of the buildings on Orange street were
'0"e twenty or thirty small shanties, occrpied by n
''''y !" every apartment, numbering perhaps a hun
urea FAMILIES in ALL These were swept clear, and
VIC" 0ccupants-a motley and wretched looking
VIZ" whose like exists nowhere in this worId-turn-
81 '"'o The street. 1t impossible to obtain any
g like correct list OF the sufferers: as the streets
''' packed Tor many blocks with such mass Of hu
VA" 0e'ngs as cannot be described. sThe BOYS
"''' '0ere-back, white, blue, brown and yellow
~'" women, and children, all were there-every
l'"a' VOmlted forth monstrous masses of Keeling
"' .".O"ss disturbed in their disgusting orgies-the
.s""s' noothg, screaming, smoke, fremen's calls,
~a, squeezing running and fighting, mingled
''"' roaring OF the flames and cring of timbers-
s "%., such scene as may be imagined but
w. u" ar.'St would be mad to attempt deiineating
'Oula not ascertain that any body was serious
"'"eu' excepting poor fellow whose hands
r,omn u'oy burnt in gteting out five or six horses
Tra 'n' stable where the fire originated w y
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-06-23
Wsg MTMGa

In this town, June IA, HARRIET w MACON wife
Of Israel P. Magoon and daughter Of Asa and Mary
BNtchelder aged 81 yenrs.
An enlargement of the heart commencing in child
hood and in ITS progress producing extensive disease
Of the digestive organs and Lungs caused her DEATH
As n daughter and wife beloved, need not
spenk. Her browning worth, was that of "meek
aud quiet spirit, which in the sight OF God is Of great
price" In sickness as in health, patient, cheerful
and humble.
Trusting in her Saviour, hoping, and believing,
that when he shall appear, That through the merits Of
his blood she should also appear with him in glory.
Com.
viii tho Sherbrooke Gazette and prints in l.. C,
please notice.
In Danvillo June 4, OF consumption, Emily, daugh-
ter of Capt John Sprague, aged 10 years.
In Peacharn, June l +, Eliza wife of Theodore G.
Farrow, ngcd SO.
In Montpelier, May 80, Julia Ann, wife of orren
Ptkin aged 81.