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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14
FROM TEXAS.

We have dates from Galveston and Houston to
the 2Sd ultimo, but they contain nothing of inn
portance. With respect to the Convention 10
form State Constitution, the Houston Tele.
graph of the esd says:
"All the members of the Convention. we nm
derstand, are now in Austin. The different com.
mittees are busily at work. Some reports had
been made at the last accounts and it is probable
that by this time the whole plan Of a State Con.
stitution is before the Convention. From the as
siduity displayed by the MEMBERS and the har-
mony in which the business is conducted, it is
thought that the work will be completed before
the middle Of August"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14
THE SUBTREASURY

"Among the resolutions adopted by the Balti.
more Convention (says the Union of Wednes.
day,) ''was one in favor of the Independent
Treasury. These resolutions have ever been re-.
garded by the President as indicating the policy
by which his administration should be governed
The Independent Treasury was sustained by the
vote of the President and of the Secretary of the
Treasury, and further experience has only con-
hrmed the views taken by both. The specie po-
licy will be sustained in all its vigor; the coin
age will be increased; the foreign gold coin,
which does rot circulate, will be converted as
rapidly as possible into the half and quarter
eagle; and all other proper means will be used
Oncluding the recommendation of the Indepen-
dent Treasury to secure TO the people an abun-
daDt supply OF the constitutional currency"
Another attempt at the Subtreasury! Very
well the Union is frank and explicit. Are we
TO have bankrupt law for corporations also g
Mr.. VAN buren,, who looked further ahead in
this matter than any other man of his party, was
very particular about that.
Taking the Subtreasury as system, final and
conclusive in itself, il is one of the most absurd
devices that ever deluded a detnagogue-ridden
people. AS an initiatory step to something else,
it presents different aspect. With bankrupt
law for corporations, requiring every bank, on
failure to pay specie, to be put in liquidation, the
whole banking system Of the country could be
swept away by the agency of the Subtreasury
action, aided by the power of the Government
over the disposal Of the public deposiies. Upon
the ruins OF the system thus overthrow ma
tlonai system of currency might be erected, hay
ing but one source Of ISSUE; and the clause of
The Constitution forbldding the States to emit
bills of credit could be strictly applied
Mr.. Van Buren's term Of four years was AL
most entirely taken up in efforts to get the Sub
treasury bill through Congress. If he had sue.
ceeded in 1897, when he first proposed it, thore
would have been lime enough perhaps for bring
ing It's action to bear efficiently, as the shrewd
statesman of the safety fund system most proba-
big designed. He failed until success was Of no
avail, and in that failure was involved the loss
on The Presidency in the election of 1910. The
oubtreasufy lay an unwieldly form, without the
spirit Of life in it--useess, mpracticabe.-BaK.
AR,erican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14
UNITED STATES SENATOR.

great number Of persons have been spoken of for
this station Nearly every section of the State pre-.
seats an individual worthy of that high honor For the
benefit of our readers, we will mention them-Jamcs
Mcdowell, of Rockbridge; j. S. Pennybackcr. of
Rockingham; James NJ. Mason, Of Frederick VIM
Smith, Of Fauquicr; Mr.. Thompson Of Wheeling; John
Tyler, of Charles City George G. DromgooIc of
brunswick; VIM. Daniel. of Lynchburg r. NJ r.
Hunter, Of Essex; Andrew Stevenson, Of Richmond
Irny we have the means afforded of procuring an ex-
cellent representative in the Senatc.--DehocrGt
~ Does our Neighbor no,o consider John
Tyler scorMy of that high honorl
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14
STORM AT RICHMOND.

ihe Guy oil Richmond was visited, on Friday
ias'' WIN TWO OF the severest storms that have
occurred there for long time. During the prev
alence OF the first of these, two young ladies',
daughters of MIR. Samuel Putney and Mr.. PIX.
White, were instantly killed by the same fash
Of lightning. Mrs. White, under whose foof mi.
sad event happened, was severely stunned. bu.
soon recovered to see her only daughter and her
young friend lying corpses before her.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

John A. Cummings, VIM. II. Caruthers, Robert
X. Barton, VIM. Taylor, John Jordan, J. Lack
land, A. nj. Glasgow, and upon motion the
Chairman was also appointed Delegate.
II was ordered that these proceedings be pub
iished in the Lexington and, Richmond papers,
and that all other papers in'the State be request
ed to publish the same.
The meeting then adjourned.
C. p. DORMAN, Chairman.
10 iou r. BALD balDw'S' }}seere.aries.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

VIM. l.. Clarke, esq.,, the indefatigable and
efficient President Of the Winchester and Poto-
mac Railroad company, we are glad to see has
been reelected, notwithstanding the mutterings
of opposition. The vote for Mr.. Clarke was
2,Is6, scattering 90. The following gentlemen
have been elected Directors: Charles H.. Clarke,
esq, N. Parkins, esq.,, DR.. A. S. Baldwin, and
Dr. II. II. McGuiTe,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14
MIR. AUDUBON,S PLATES.

Much regret has been expressed at the loss
which Mr.. AUDUBON was said to have sustained
by the destruction of the plates of his work on
ornithology in the recent fire in New York
The New York papers, however, make the state
m ent, which will be sincerely gratifying to Mr..
AS friends, that these plates received little or
no injury, and that they are in the hands Of the
engrayer 10 be rstouched.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

AT quarterly meeting conference for Charles
ton (kanawha) circuit, held at the SaIines on
the 18th ult., resolution was adopted declaring
that the almost unanimous voice of the member
ship on that circuit is to continue their connexion
with the Northern branch of the Church.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

MndrAsY.-'The New York Gazette of Mon
day afternoon says
Major Delaheld, the present Superintendent Of
the Military Academy of West Point, is, we hear,
TO De relieved very shortly Capt. Beaverton, of
the Engineer CoTps--to which branch of the SER
vice the office of the Superintendent is confined
succeeding him in the command of the post.
Capt Beaverton is young man, an able and
accomplished soldier, and thorough gentleman.
Much as the Academy will miss the services Of
MAJOR Dealield, it has been fortunate in his sue
cessoT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14
.S IN A U N IN O Ns-
THURSDAY, AUGUST Ia. 1915.

u We have received the second Number of
the Farmers Library, edited by John S. Skinner,
esq. and published by Messrs. Greedy g. Neil
ra'h, OF New York. Init are concluded the Lee
lures to Farmers on Agricultural Chemistry, by
Alexander Pe,zholdt.-rhese are to be followed
by Thaer's Principles of Agriculture. Among the
miscellaneous articles in the presen, No. are
A Dissertation on housekeeping, Turnip Cul.
ture in England, Under-D rainng, Irrigation,
Water Meadows, A Discourse on Insects, Cana.
da Thistle, The cause of Education as connected
with Agriculture in the South, &C., &c.-We
feel that we cannot too strongly recommend this
admirable publication to the attention of Farmers
Each monthly Number will contain about fifty pa
ges.-PHce So per annum.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14
The New York correspondent of the National

a young man by the name of Talbot, in New
Jersey, an artist mostly self-taugbt, is rising in
reputation as landscape painter, and his picture
OF the Passaic Falls is highly commended. He
is now occupied on a series Of paintings on the
seasons, after the completion Of which be DESIGNS
to visit the works of The old masters in Europe.
He has an original simplicity and enthusiasm of
temperament which must urge him onward to
distinction.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

The receipts under the new Pos: Office law
have, as was anticipated, fallen off very materi-.
ally In New York, one-balf; in Philadelphia,
one hall; IN Charleston, onc-half; in New Or
leans, two-thirds. Its friends, however, say that
il has not yet had fair trial.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

II. Darlington Cabell, formerly of Richmond,
and WIN. II. Brockenbrough, formerly of Char
lotesville, have been nominated by .heir respec-
tive friends in Florida, for Congress. The for
mer is wing, and the latter a loco.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

~ The New York Courier is disposed IN
make rout about President Folks sending
troops into Texas, to make battle with any troops
that may be sent there by Mexico, on the ground
that 1t is illegal, inasmuch as Texas is not yet
part and parcel of the United States, and that of
course 1t is Foreign country. 1t insists that
all the terms have not yet been complied with
TO complete annexation, and moreover that our
laws must be regularly extended over Texas by
act OF Congress. Pshaw!-that is a small diff.
hcuity.-lf the Constitution can be set at naugh,
In admitting their Senators and Representatives
10 seats In Congress, in the teeth of its plain let
ter, why sickle about little bit of lap? The
objection must appear "superbiy ridiculous' in
the eyes OF the progressive Democracy ~
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

MNuty, the defaulting Clerk of The House
OF Representatives, has been figuring lately as
an orator at Democratic meeting, at Mount
Vernon, Ohio.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14
FROM Me augusta Democrat, Of June 3.
JOHN TYLER SIR

correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer has re-
commenced this man as United States SENATOR Should
inc Legislature Of Virginia, with majority of Nirt-
Jour democrats, elect John Tyler United States Sena.
9r hey would deserve to die the death of traitors
~ ndoe Sotten ria o. ms man, and do hope that
ne may necer again De called into public life at least
Dy me Republican party. With such men as Smith,
bayly' Pennybacker, Mcdowell and host of true men
u scect from, what sane man think of selecting
political RENEGADE and AposrATE, 10 discharge he
duties OF that high station.-Westcm Virginia made
ner EFFORTS to secure Democratic majority in the next
iof another purpose-and if she does not
get the Senator herself she wants true man and
republican, from the east Let any Democrat dare to
vote Tor John Iyler,-we him he will receive
inc reward oil his treachery from betrayed constituent
cy. The same correspondent ought TO put in nomina
tion W.. q. Rives, and ask the Democrats to sdraw
will be full - ~ s'oy
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

The "VALLEY STAR" edited by JOHN LErcu-
Err, Esq, in noticing the nomination of JOHN Ty-
LER, by correspondent of the Richmond Enoui
rer as suitable candidate to be supported by the
Democracy for the U. S. Senate, a few weeks
ago, said:
here rs no man in This commonw ealth in our humble
OPINION who is in all respects less deserving of the
hdence and regard of the people of Virgniawho has
on all occasions proved athless to cyery party
entitled TO the scorn and dcesation Of all honest po
ticans In this State and every where else If the De-
mocrats should take him up, disgrace would attach TO
them for the act, which they could never free them
selves FROM and which would hano about .bo;r -.
like mill stone. ,
The Captain retired from the Presidencv e., f,
months since, with the full consent of a.. Amcrca-sayc
perhaps John JONES' and few others of his strpc LET
MIN remain in that retirement and repent of the hume
rous msdeeds which have stained his political career
cously used, will prove more than sufficient for the
purpose. III the Democratic party are wise they will
let him alone. They will leave him where he is and
have no connection whatever with him.
The foregoing is Democratic sentiment in re-.
gard to Mr.. Tyler, fairly and honestly expressed
Would 1t not be well for those Democrats who
united in paying him honors on his late pas
sage through our town, to settle the account
with their own editors, before they make a
quarrel with the Spectator for its reference to
their ill-judged proceedings 2 Certainly, accord
ing to the language of both the above extracts,
they have been engaged in very small business
In honorlng such man as John Tyler.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-14
NY. MARKET-Moreb IIaIP NJ

Holders have yielded little, aud shippers have taken
3OJO bnes OF cotton this morning.
Flour was never entirely !ecss. Gencsee il held
a,Siel; 500 bbls Galego cold ut SJ,7j. No sacs OF
Wheat, rye or corn. Oat- 30s3lc.
Pork tends upwards still. Sales OF old prime at 81
and mess at SlO,I5. New IL beginning Mt 1916
aud SilI5; 500 bbs with several hundred Kegs Of Ohio
lard have been sold ct &c actual tare Butter is feeble
western diary cannot be quoted above l3c. cheese
steady ut 61a7b and somo &c.
1900 pigs Lead sold OF &c, cash.
10000 lbs Southern whale bone at 35c, and the same
price - bid for more, while considerable parcels Of Nor
ihern have been sold at 3Oc.
Sales Of whale oil at 3uis: 5000 gals lard oil to go
East, at 62c, ca,h.
A sale Of prime beef for the English market.
was made at @l2 10 per tierce Of 3O4 lbs. All Beet
is firm IN price.
S,les arc making Of Scotch Fig Iron at 1886, cash,
and English bar ut $40, time.
Sterling, 95llO prem francs, 5,23{ rs per dollar.
100 bbs OF whskcy have been purchased at 22Il23c
on sPeculstion and the price is firm 23c. The
dsters sell drudge casks 22e but there tendency
upwards.
r. $. Evcnng.-Therc no further sales to report
IN Cotton. Tho prices are tsl lower than on the LIST
Of this month N. o. molasses in hhds. and tcrces has
been sold 27c; brls at 29c sugar is firm, nowiih-
standing the large arrivals aud the still larger quantities
the way Jour. Com.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-14
THE uNlVER SITY

We have received from this quarter, letter from GER
tain person. which Tor its soganeed aud self concei well
deserves to be exposed We respect however,
though ,hrus, upon and iorbear lie will PERM, US
hope TO shape without, any die,st,on fcoa,
HIM. and 10 borrow lights guide from
as we may Choose 10 cOnhde in. In doing So, We
shall not consult hia ut least, nor has prrssn,
position nor that other position which he seems To ,hnk
ne may hereafter occupy We will submit TO no schoo,
whatever from that parsonage. either the interests
'ae un''.rsy OF Virginia and the wealth or ucn
any other subject. We accustomed when VIC feel in
need OF advice TO SELECT advisers and # compe-
sn'to steer our own will certainly claim,
the privilege OF choosing those who shall direct an il,
we hid NO doubt, before informed by him. that
he knew who Junius was aud Is lille who il was ha,
ns''ca'ed him To the task he attempted.
We ask for the real name OF "A Citizen of Albemare
and we hope the author will indulge US with it, as we hold
his communication To be Of much public interest.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-14
DIED,

On Sunday the 9th OF March, at Oak Ridge, his rs.
dsnee. In the county Of Nelson, RosrRr Rvs, ESQ. In
the sss year VI hs All who know this venerable and
'emskso's man. and he wss well known personally os b.
'P"n"on throughout his stas viii unite In tho ssn,imsnt
that isw any In their day and have led mor.l
useful and honorable lives left behind than NOR, nm
during testimonials Of tho hga moral and aus
Titles, which distinguished his on earth Rad I'm The
school OF srenaou, aud self denying virtue which ushsrsd
in the OF Revolutionary sirugrs In The .,.;,,
scene Of which he jus, old enough take mart a.
volunteer the plains Of yorktown be moved
In tho paths Of life with tina, firm aud STOP and
with that csoa,e energy Of will and purpose which enabled
MIN always TO reach the goal he aimed at Throwing
himself 81 an unusually early period Of fe with . manly
seseanes on the resources o his industry and ss-
nu- he engaged. while yet YOUTH in
which lie continued 10 prosscu,s FOR m,ny year, on
scale Ut extended enterprise amid the yicissiiud.s aud
hazards OF the unsettled state OF the commercial ord
which attended the period OF the wan Of the French Rsv,
luton. anu VITA SKILL ssgaci,y Judgment and success.
which placed him descrvedy in the FIRST rink Of American
merchants. Retiring from the active scenes Of CON-
mereia adventure. while his faculties Of mind and body
were yet In ull vgo he devoted the Last thirty years Of
his e mainy to tho and improvement Of large land
cd estate, in which the perseverance, Guided bv in
telsenee, lbcral and TASTE WA crowned with liz am.
cess. lila country seat. which he loved to bcautfy and
surround with every useful aud tasteful MA.
inc abode OF an elegant and nun6cent hospitality NJ,
"'' were in n'es administered with genuine ani
warm'hesred Virginia welcome, tho many, who have
received and enjoyed that welcome testify Bat IN.
browning grace Of his life that which eded with
heavenly sunset, its closing scenes In the m; If a.,
es-nss Miih which 10 surrounded he h
",'u hanu, IRON which they oil proceeded. He mo-
uo religion OF our blessed Lord and Saviour Jcsus
Nn'sN ana the peace, which passeth all understanding.
was orighy ana abundany in the sereniv I'll.
waited eonposurc and dSiney inspired hopes and faith of
his last moments. Surrounded by hi. pum.ro,. f.,i
m zach and ali. ~
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-14
laePoued for tie United States Gazeue.)
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

SEN-WEEELY REVIEW,
Office OF the u. s. Gazette, Tuesday Evening, Mrh IL
Groin-Ihere have been arrivals Of Wheat and no
sales reported; quote prime reds 95c CornSaie, Of
$500 bushels good Southern yellow 44c 400 bushels
Penna. mixed with red at lie; and 1000 bushels good
Jersey al the same price. Oas-A cargo Of Southern
sold n2Csc. lndlgo-A sale Of 5 chests Bengal III 95c
time. Lead stendy At Ic mos. MUlasses very firm
and holders ask 27c. for New Orleans; no sales have
come under notice. Naval Stores-No changes of
importance. Oils in moderate demand, and prices gene
rally without variation Provisions-Pork finn; sales
OF 500 bbls. at ll 50 for Western Mess, and SO; iSg 50
for rumP and prime holders ask higher rates Bacon
is ihout alteration; Lard in fair demand 7a7tc Rice
steady with sma sales 50 5OsS3 62 the 100 lbs Clio
yer Seed Of strictly prime quality wanted sales 1851
aSil2l for free seed Flax Seed but little arrivng-we
quote American at l3Oal35c. Sugar-The market firm
several arrivals Of New Orleans have been landed
account Of the weather, the only about 300
bags new crop white Brazil in lots part leave tho MARKET
at &C. mos. Salt-An arrival OF Turks Island remains
unsold WhiSkey-We quote hhds at 2Oc, DO bs sold
81 cents.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-14

"is Exeellency the Intcnden and Superintendent on.
ofn Of the revenue, has this day to me two
royal orders dated the 9TH and 9th Of December Ia T.
IN which IIor Majesty has been pleased direct the sup.
preston VI the collection Of the duty this Island both on
imports and exports imposed all goods, products and
merchnndzc hitherto known under the denomination OF
the extraordinary subsidy duty and collecting IN lieu
thereof unit; the debt is exunguishcd with which The Tfea.
sury burhcned, only per additional on all duties
levied the imports of foreign productions without dis
ncton Of hag, place from whence they proceed That
the privilege Of importing free Of duty s u Immediately
ihJsc articles which conceded IN
Of the late hurricane, Board. Panks ScandinR Shin.
giles. Tiles aud al kinds Of building materials ais, that
granted Tor six months on Corn. Corn meal Beans Pota
tho consumption duty Il Meats. And a. IL has been
decided by the Supreme Directive Council hst the afore.
ssd Royal Orders shall be put in force from this date,
hereby advise the pvbc for their government by command
Of Ills Exceency the Intendent General Hsvans Goth
Feb I545. BY order Of the Collector ofihe Customs.
(signed) RODRIGUEZ"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-14
10
To the Pendent and Directors Of The


CTSrt1rFx, "''''
The undersigned having been requested by your honops
bic body make personal examination Of the canal from
Bynehburg 10 Richmond, with view particularly TO a.
certain whether az any and what points the deph Of
water therein j. loss ,han the depth ouf feet required VS.
Law, and generally 10 observe the and condition Of
the Improvement, and having performed that duty beg
leave 10 report o. fOllows:
On Fndsy the 18th instant VIC embarked In eoupapy
with Mr. M'Korkle, Mr. Bondurant and Mr. Lancaster.
directors Of the company at the Baokwater nqueduc In
Lynehburg, on board boat provided by the supenton-
dent Of repairs that part Of the line and
our examination 81 the bridge opposite the horse ford the
lower end q the town.
Our princ ippartus for testing the de;i the levels
consisted oi graduated gauge sliding iron plate al
bred 10 the side u the boat aud sinking the exact dep
OF four leet from the surface Of the water but 90 construct
cd AZ, on touching the bottom 10 indicate by sliding up
wards the depth Of the when less than four feet
Thus where the gauge did touch the bottom the ru
nal than four feet deep, whore touched the
bottom without change u position, the depth exactly four
feet, and whom made 20 slide upwards is pradua-
ted slide indicated 10y how much the depth 81 the water
fell short Of four feet The gauge. moreover being made
on indicated by s sound the of the bottom Of he
csns Wewcre also furnished with graduated rod bot va
preferred relying Prncpa upon the gauge nasmuoh
Indicated every inch Of the the precise information which
requested particularly ascertain while by mere
sounding with the rod should necessarily have been
be skip short distractions the bottom Of the canal
Thus provided. we proceeded slowly down the canal
wstehing the gauge ond recording lis indications for tn
whole length Of the line from Lynehburg Richmond
ssoept the empty level hereinafter mentioned and foun,
that the levels being full, there depth Of four feet
see report canal commissioners Pennsyivsnia isH
rses por Of President aud Directors sehtn navigation
.ss. rpers esr.l commissioner New yst
V-es feyctt canal Commissioners Of OHIO.
tsss y nsueasrPor, vei 10 scsrd Pubic wot v5sia,s
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-14

MSrHoSIos.-The artificial system Of memory, based
upon the association Of ideas, which has been strongly ad
voeaed by certain parties Of late, well hit of the
following anecdste:
French professor of the art Of memory asked his pu-
pills where Joan OF Arc borni None could tell
Wel, hen said tho professor, remember she born
at Dcnrcm near Vancoulers And how will you remem.
Der ihisi Rencmber Don. the Spanish title. say
Don QGxote; and us for Rem remember the OF ST.
Rem Archbishop OF Rheims who consccraed King Clovis
And now Tor your lesson. Siephane, my child, where
Joan of Arc bornl"
Monsieur, she was born Rheims, where she
Grated King Clovis"
"Poh, child; Julius, tell me who the Archbishop OF
Rhcims''
"Monsieur. he was Don Qnixoie."-NAr In.