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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17

MISSOURI DEMocRAcY.--The Paris Mercury. q
Missouri paper, gives the following account of
the manner In which the democracy of that State
takes care ofitSelf and perpetuates its power:
;, The lower house of the Missouri Legislature. is
limited by the constitution to one hundred mem
oers. Inc constitution also says that each coun-
~ snail have at least one representative Mis-
sour democracy have now organized new coun-
.,eS, nnt'l there is about one hundred counties in
,he o'a'e-so that each county will send one, and
pul ohe' representative TO The lower house. Mapv
" 'ne counties have not more than one hundred
lnhdoi'antS, yet each sends one representative.
~. Louis county, with white population of "a.
ooo, can send but one Now, If one thousand in
one county send one representative, and thr,v-
iohr thousand IN ST. Louis county send but ono
are there not thirty three thousand in St. I,onis
county excluded from the right Of suffrage y,
for one thousand in ST. Louis county have no
much right to vote in the Legislature as a tbous.
ana IN any other county. AS ifty-one votes are
sufficient to pass any law in tina, body, fifv one
OF the most thiny populated counties, which do
NOT nc. contain one5ourM Of the population of the
State can pass law although opposed by the
remaining three-fourths And, strange to saw,
thiS is Missouri democracy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17

the polls in the parish Of plaquemincs by lend.
ing himself to the distribution of illegal tax re-
ceiPts for party and selfish purposes; by openly
causing the voters Of that parish to exhibit their
votes before deposting them in the ballot box
oy knowingly and fraudulently deceiving ma.
gis'rate in relation to fact which he and said
magistrate were to act officially; and by approx
ing on his own part, and inducing Mr.. Toca, by
an Official falsehood, to join him in approving
the official bond of sheriff OUTLET. before he had
obtained from the Treasurer Of The State, the re-
ceipt or quietus required by law.
Resolved, Therefore, That Gilbert Leonard
has been guilty Of impeachable conduct, and that
he be impeached.
Resolved. That Victor Debouchel, Dominique
Ragas and Frederick DE Whit, Justices of the
Peace, in the parish Of Plaquemines, have been
guilty OF impeachabie conduct, and that they be
impeached.
Resolved, That Isaac 4. Preston, ESQ.,, the
Attorney General Of the State, be instructed to
take legal steps for the prosecution and punish
ment OF all persons who have been proved by the
testimony adduced before this House, to DO gull
~ OF violation of the penal laws Of the State
IN relation to elections. JAMES PERKINS,
Chairman Of the Committee
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17

tain his notable theory. In 1891, when aou,
Was al the htoesf price il has ever reached from
1871 to 1914, cotton was at sixteen cents. the
h'gAesi price that article has ever reached. with
me exception OF single year and tobacco was
SSi per hhd the hiyhesf average il has ever reach
ed In the period embraced by his statement. with
The exception OF four years. Again: In Is3.
when Hour averaged $3.50 per Dbl. the h;o6,,t
point II has attained, from 1921 to 1874. tobacco
was at S5S, the !ocest point, with the execution
oil hve years, to which it fell in the Same period
ana co!ton was at Ia cents, nearly its highest val
u .;s anu SO we might multiply instances of va
ration, 10 coniute the assumption Of "a Member
OF the 2Sth Congress-" Whenever there is a
short crop OF either Of our staples, the price ad-
vances, be the rates Of duty on foreign fabrics
what they may-and it recedes whenever there
Is redundant crop, beyond the actual consunp.
'ion oil the world. Hence the truth Of the doc
time advanced by the Wings, that whenever the
domestc manufacturer is brought into COMPETE
uon WIN the foreigner, by protective duties, the
prices iail In despite Of the duty, because of the
augmented production while the consumption re-
mains stationary. Ii is The simple but omnipo-
tent law OF demand and supply, which regulates
price, than which the laws of nature are not more
certain and intallible in their operation.
we have devoted more space to the examina.
ton and refutation of the ESSAY o." "a Member of
The 2Slh Congress" than il deserves, so shallow
is It's reasoning--but having understood that il
mas oeen widely circulated throughout this region
OF inc State, we have deemed it proper to give
tue Key by which its fallacy is at once exposed.
In truth, who does not remember, that, before
ms ne,c discovery in political economy was made
:, was the custom of our opponents to ascribe the
fluctuations In prices TO the influence of the Bank
ing system, and more especially to the course
pursued by the National Bank; to the periodical
expansions and contractions of which, making
money abundant to-day and scarce tomorrow,
these changes in price wero ascribed The
Bank. however. being now out of the way, the
iar'i rs to be made sort Of scape.goat, and de-
nodnced as The true source of all our pecuniary
embarrassments. And yet, but for that system.
we are firmly persuaded that we should a, this
DAY be crushed under load of debt, individual
ana national, which would be too intoerable to
be borne. "
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17
FIRE In THE MOUNTAINS.

The Kanawha Republican of the 9th instan,
says-"We are sorry to learn that the woods to a
great extent from tho Ohio to the Alleghanies are
now on fire, producing much damage to the tim
Der and great destruction to the fences.''
The Wheeling Times says-"We learn that
the fires in the mountains in Harrison, Marion,
and the back part of Tyler county, are far more
extensive than on the verge OF the river. Great
damage has been done by them along the ridges. -
The Romney Intelligencer mentions the de-
struction of two houses in Hampshire county bv
the fire from the moun,ains-one belonging to
William Rogers and the other to Charles Owens.
The fire has also been destructive in Marshall
and Hardy counties.
The Frederick (Md.) Examiner says that vast
amount OF timber and several houses have been
ournt along the mountains near that city.
we have similar accounts from PENNSYLVANIA.
The mountains up the Susquebanna were gene
rally on fire, producing great damage. Along
the Pennsylvania Rail Road also there has been
considerable injury done. The season has been
SO dry that single spark from the engine, watt
ed by high wind, in moment sets the woods.
or the withered grass in the fields, in a flame.
There has been likewise a most desolalinp fire
In the Pine Woods of New Jersey. The DAMAGE
sustained is said to be immense. Thousands of
acres OF fine timber have been DESTROYED.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17
THE PLAQUEMINES FRAUDS.

Some OF the Democratic papers in this State
have been endeavoring to console themselves re-
Gently with the idea that the frauds committed at
The PRESIDENTIAL election in the Parish of Plaque
mines, Louisiana, could not have been as bad as
represented, because no action was taken upon
the Report of the Committee appointed to inyes-
,gate them, by the Legislature. How this omis.
sion happened, we are not informed, but we think
1t most probable it was occasioned merely bv q
want of time, as the Wings had the majority.
and of course the power, to take what action thew
Pleased on the subject. At all events, the omis-
sion affords slender ground Of comfort in the face
OF the facts which the investigation establishes,
as we may infer from the following Resolutions
which conclude the Report:
Resolved, That John SIidell, member elect ,o
congress from the frs: Congressional district Of
'nis State, by countenaDcing and procuring the
transportation from the city Of New Orleans in
' '"e parish OF Orleans, 10 Pointe-a-la-Hach in
the parish of Plaquemines, of a LARGE number If
persons, considerable portion of whom were
.oIe'gners by birth, Tor the purpose Of voting at
,ne late election, at the poll held at the said
rointe-a-la- Hache, and by writing letter to Mr..
Deoouchel and others, inspectors of the election
al the said Pointe Hache, informing them of
.na' transportation and advising them TO receive
,he votes OF the persons transported, and accom-.
panying mat advice with an artfu appeal to the
party PreJudlces of the said inspectors; and bv
,hese means influencing and directing their con-
uuct and Causing the aforesaid illegal votes to be
put into the ballot box, and to be subsequently,
counted as good; has, in utter disregard of his
outy as an American Representative in Congress.
and violation of his duty as a citizen of louisa
ma aided in causing the elective franchise TO be
aouSed and prostiiuted for party purposes; and
has endeavored to establish practice, the ten.
oency Of which is to corrupt public morals and
TO destroy the liberty Of the people.
Resolved, That Gilbert Leonard, Judge of the
parish Of Plaquemines in this State, has abused
hIs official station TO the detriment of the law
and public liberty, by Witnessing without check
OF rebuke, public tumult and personal outrage at
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17

V. w. Southall, esq. has been called upon by a
mass meeting Of the Wings of Albemare TO be-
come candidate to represent that COUNTY in the
next Legislature, and has consented to do so,
notwithstanding his wish to retire TO private life.
~, Inc otheF wing candidate is Bazalee Brown
The Locos, it SEEMS think il useless 10 make on
position.
The steamboat Swallow while passing through
the narrow channel at Athens on her way from
Albany to New York, run upon a large rock
which so damaged her that she soon sunk There
were about $50 passengers on board, but another
boat being near at the time, the Rochester. most
OF them were fortunately rescued. From tbirtv
TO MY are supposed to have been drowned.
duel was fought near New Orleans lately
between Judge Leonard (who figured in the PIsS.
quem'nes frauds) and Mr.. Toca. The Judge was
badly wounded. % WOO
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17
CORPORATION OF sTAUNToN.


The following is the organization of the corpo
rate body, under the elections held On Wednes
day the 9th instant:
VIM. RUFF, Mayor.
RoBERT S. Brooke, Recorder.
Observation-Disclosures S. Hall, William Eagon
Charles IL. Lewis, b. f. Points, Merrill Cush
ing, and Franklin Il. Geiger.
Couneilmcn-John d. Baldwin, Jefferson Kin
ney, Chesley Kinney, and Thomas ]. Niche.
Clerk Of COuncik-James +. Patterson.
hamberiain-A. S. Hall.
Sergeant and Coiiector-Samuel f. Clarke.
Street Commissioners-F. Il. Geiper. b. F.
Points, VIM. Kyle.
Committee TO superintend Waier Wo,ks-Jefle
son Kinney, Is. +. Points, and J. ID. Baldwin.
Pump MGsters-N. c. Kinney, b. Crawford
John Carol, G. M. Cochran, G. w. Fuller, A,
Lushbaugh.
Committee Of Safsty-B. Crawford, H. ]. C-aw.
ford, and John Carroll
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17

In several elections for town officers that have
TAKEN place In New York lately, the Wings and
Natives have been defeated. and Democrats a.
iecied In their places. This is healthy state of,
things, and indicates that the people are determn-
ed to keep the ground which they so nob!y won.
at the Presidential election. Let Vrginians, in
the coming election, initiate the example of their
New York Observation-Disclosures J.Dtrsonian.
Precisely.-Let "Virginians' do likewise, and
we shall be perfectly content. The Wings have
been making almost "cean sweep" in the
Spring elections in New York. Their clear
gains thus far over the elections last wear are
nfnefy7foe f0wns, and their losses but fire or sic!
1t would indeed be delightful for the Wings of
virginia 10 Initiate this "example Of their New
YORK BRETHREN" but we dare scarcely hope that
the Jeiiersonian will be gratifed to that extent.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17

a new process for making hats has been patent
ed in this country. At present the bodies of fur
hats are generally made with common fur alone.
or common fur and wool mixed and the fine fur
is put on the outside afterwards and worked in.
The new process consists in making two sepa-
tate and distinct hais-one Of common fur or
wool, or both mixed, 10 which is applied the stiff
fening and the other very thin, and Of fine fur, to
be slipped on the other. G.. M. KELLER, Esq.
one Of the Examiners Of the Patent Office, exam
ined hat made in this way, which, he says, had
a very good appearance.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17

@-Wc are authorized to announce NArHAs,eL MAS.
sE Esq as candidate to represent the County of Au-
gusta in the next House Of Delegates.
GS- We arc authorized to announce JoHN B. BAIpw1S,
Esq as candidate to represent the County of Augusta
in the next House Of Delegates.
90 We are authorized to announce ERASMUS SrnIp
LING Esq as candidate to represent the County OF
Augusta In the next House of Delegates
o. We arc authorized TO announce CHAPMAN JoHs
SON. 'r Esq as candidate to represent the County OF
Augusta III the next House of Delegates.
CO. We arc authorized to announce Jous Nnwros
Esq as candidate to represent the county pf Augusts
in the next House OF Delegates eIs-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17
AMERICAN COTTON MANUFACTURERS.

an enlarged scale. We see it stated that f,orn
Boston the entire shipments of March were 1d22
packages, and since LIST June, 1914, ten months.
5i'2l4 packages. Of the shipments in March
the largest amounts went to the following places
canton, 1863 packages; East Indies go do.
&c. &c. o0''
he exports of Cotton Goods from New York
since Isl April reach 1852 packages.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17
rs IN A " 81 IN O Ns-
THURSDAY, APRIL II, 1916.

u We are authorized to announce the Hon.
WILLIAM TAYLOR as candidate to renresen, the
District composed of the counties of Shenandoah,
Rockingham, Hardy, PendIe,on, Rockbridge and
Augusta, in The next Congress of the U. States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17
HURRAH FOR JACKSON,
1Ae .agerfnes an Rhode Island deteated!! III
liberation candidate elected GorernorJyr


liberation candidate elected Gouernor!!!
We announce the result of this election with
feelings of pride and pleasure. 1t shows that
however much men may be warped by prejudice
and passion, Tor time, tina. eventually all will
get right. The reign of Tyranny is now ended.
ana The lyrants have been sent into that retire.
ment' which they have so richly deserved.
Thus the Valley Star Lexington herads forth
the result of the election in Rhode Island. It is
worthy to be chronicled as showing the deep
sympathy of the Locofoco press with the dsor-
GAMER DoRR, who is now suffering the Traitors
DOOM In the penitentiary of Rhode Island, for
attempting to overturn the Government, under
me guise oil RePublicanism and in the name of
The People, with the aid of band Of ruffians
collected from the large cities of neighborinp
States. Well was it said in the dark days of the
French revolution, "Oh Liberty, what outrages
are not committed in thy name!'
80 much for the spirit Of the Stars article
It's conclusions, however, in regard 10 the result
oil the election, we are happy to believe, are all
erroneous. Gov. fenner was defeated. not he-
cause he was opposed to the Liberation of Dorr.
oot because ne was in favor Of the Annexation of
iexas; and MIR. Jackson, the successful candi
dale, although in favor Of DORIS liberation az
matter OF feeling merely, is thorough Wing
and decidedly opposed to Dorrsm in all its prin-
ciPies. Moreover, the Governor of Rhode Island
mas not the pardoning power, and the Law and
oroer party have carried both branches of the
Legislature by large msjo.iies. Thus il is an
parent that opposition TO Texas had more to do
with the election than Donism Let the "Star''
man, (who is so rampant for Annexation,) put
that in his pipe and smoke it,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17

JOHN f. SMITH, Esq, one of the candidates in
Jefferson for the lower House, in communicating
his views OF policy to the people, thus avows his
preference Tor ALEXANDER II. II. STUART as the
Wing candidate for U. S. Senator:
'As regards the election Of Senator, greatly
prefer the claims Of a gentleman whom most of
you have seen or heard, and whose talents and
high moral worth will compare with any Wing
In the State. mean the Hon. A. II. HI. Stuart
OF Augusta He is my first choice.'
We are glad to see these evidences Of the esti-
nation in which Mr.. S. is held by the Wing par
tty, IN all sections Of the State. Without retain
ing the present Wing ascendency in the legisla-
ture 1t will make but little difference whom we
select for the honor Of suffering defeat; but if
the political complexion Of this body next winter.
should remain unchanged, we trust every exer-
lion will be made by the numerous friends Of
Mr. Stuart 10 secure his nomination and election.
1t can be done.-HarrisonJur Republican.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17

s3-The Elections for Men loers of Con
gress and of the State Legislature, cake place
throughout Virginia on THURSDAY NEXT
the gath instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-17

The late severe spell of cold frosty weather,
we are led to believe from the examinations we
have made, has utterly destroyed the fruit of eve
ny description in this Deghborhood Some of
the varieties had partially cast their blossoms,
others were in full bloom, and some were lust
unfolding their buds--so that none have escaped
IFS blightiDg influence.
The young clover, which had been brought
forward SO Prema'urely by the previous warm
weather, we presume has also been wholly de-
stroyed.
The Dwelling House of Mr.. ROGERS. fat the
Mill lately owned by Mr.. Sbrvckheise, which
property we understand he had lust purchased
""' 'dheh possession of,) was destroyed by fire
U" Tue o'n instant The fire was communicated
W '''e iooi oy spark from the chimney, and al
'hough discovered immediately such was the
oo's'eiouS STATE oil The weather that it was i'm
possible 10 arrest the flames.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

Mr.. Kennedy moved 10 amend The bill
by inserting $4,000 for continuing in oper.
alton Morse's Telegraph between this city
and Baltimore. during the ensuing year,
also iuslructing the Post Master General
10 prepare list of prices for conveying
intelligence for private individuals, 80 that
the income may meet The expenditure.
After brief explanation, the amend
ment was for The present withdrawn.
The Committee then rose. with an Un-
dersI anding that the debate shall terminate
to. morrow at Two O'Clock.
In the Sena,e, after The presentation Of
Petitions and The disposal of other mlscel-
lancous matters, the Texas annexation
resolutions were again taken up.
Mr.. Henderson having the floor made
an eloquent speech in favor of The resoln'
tiUns.
Mr.. Barrow followed on the other side.
lie eopposed annexation as unconstitutional
and inexpedient. lie endeavored TO show
that The measure would totally ruin The
domestic prosperity of Louisiana, by rem
dering The cultivation of sugar, &c. useless.
The friends Of Mr.. Ben'on's Hill con-
tend thai if the whole Of The Democratic
Senators vote, il will receive thirty voles
in that body, and a majority Of fifty on its
return 10 the House. This is very doubtful.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

The Hon. Henry Hubbard WHO was recent.
ly sent as an Agent from the State of Massa
chusetts TO Louisiana, on the same errand
which brought the famous Mr.. Hoar to South
Carolina, seems 10 have met a very warm re.
ceplion in New Orleans. In his statement
made TO the Governor of Massachusetts, about
the treatment which he received from the au.
thorties and citizens Of New Orleans. Mr.
Hubbard very frankly acknowledges that he
iailed ir The object of his mission He seems
TO have had a terrible fear of being murdered.
He dwels good deal upon the threats which
were made against him. Very properly con-
sidering that discretion was the better pert OF
valor," the honorable gentleman "made tracks,
again for Massachusetts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

l. Br. ship Lord AshJmton on Fire.-IhIs
ship. lying at The head Of Maswood's wharf
was discovered to he OIL fire, near2 O'Clock
yesterday, far aft. aud Immediately under
the cabin, but how il originated il is i'm
possible 10 conjecture. The fire compa-
nes were early ou the spot, and commen-
ced filling the ship with wafer, which they
continued to do until about 5o'clock in
the afternoons: but after an Intellectual at
tempt to put ou, The fire. she was. by order
of The Mayor. who believed that the pro-
pertyin the vicinity was endangered, lowed
from The wharf by The steamer Charleston
to the opposite side Of the City, near Hog
Island Channel. Her bow was put aground
and her stern where The fire was confined,
was. we learn. in about 5 fathoms water.
Shortly after being lowed ashore she vas
scu'tled, for the purpose of submergfng
the cotton, and thus putting out the fire.
When We left the vessel about o'clock
last evening, The opinion was very eener-
al that as The FIRE department had The flames
under their control, she would be saved
The Marion and Palmetto FIRE companies
having volunteered their services, were
with their fixing" placed or board the
steamer Charleston. and left The city with
the ship and we are pleased to add done
good service. The steamer Beaufort Dis
lric' and sloop Samuel Martin were along
side for the purpose Of receiving on board
such portion Of her cargo as might be saved.
The Lord Ashburton was consigned 10 j..
Ba'tersbey, Esq. is the largest ship in
port being 1909 tons, and perfectly new.
This being her second voyage. The quar-
ter deck and cabin Of The ships consider
ably injured, having been cut in various
places so as 10 enable the engines to pour
water upon the fire. Her cargo consisted
of 500 bales Sea Island ard 2200 bales
Upland Cotton Charleston Courier Feb.
2lst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

/, Death Of Jndge Eekhard.-The Charleston
Mercury says: ave announce with regret
that Will be shared by the whole community.
The sudden death of the Hon. George B, Eek
hard. Recorder of Charleston He died yes
terday morning, after a very brief illness, of
dropsy ofthe Chest He was an able jnrist,
and on the bench. was distinguished for pa
tience. courtesy, impartiaIity and correctness.
In Ills manners he was the most modest and
unobtrusive Of men-with grea, fund of good
fellowship with those with whom he was init.
mate. This community has great cause 10 tie
pore his death, and will moi find it easy to fill
his place."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-02-26

Death ofJudee Ttompson.-The Hon.
Waddy Thompson, Sem, departed this
life at his residence near this place on Sum-
day the. 9th inst. at an advanced age. We
understand that the deceased had been in
feeble state Of health for some weeks but
was moi considered dangerously i'll until a
few moments before he expired.--Judge
Thompson held high and importan, Judi
cial stations in this State for many years,
which he filled with great ability; and we
trust that an appropriate obituary will be
prepared for the press.-Greenvitle Noun.
tqineer Feb 2lst.