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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16

An Internal Improvement meeting was held in
Rockbrldge on the 9th, at which Committee
was appointed to prepare an address to the people
of Eastern Virginia, setting forth the actual con.
dition OF that portion of the State in reference to
the means of transporting its products to market,
and the grounds upon which they feel entitled to
ask their aid in speedily completing the great
Central Improvement; also Committee to ex.
anime route for well graded road to Scottsville
or the mouth of Tye river. and Committee to
correspond with or visit the tows of Winchester
and the city of Baltimore, to devise scheme for
the extension of the Winchester Railroad or the
extension of the McAdamized road, to enable
them to get to market.-GeD. G.. p. Dorman,
Matthew White and S. MD. Moose were an.
pointed the last named Committee,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16

Inc lands in the turpentne region of North
Carohna nave rapidly increased in value within a
sno'. t,ne and the profiableness Of labor there
has led to very heavy investments. A oentls.
man who recently sold his turpentine at vii.
mington Tor 81 900, remarked that that sum was
the produce of the labor of four hands. There arc
now IN constant operation at Wilmington twelve
dis'Illeres with thirty stills. Three more distil.
Ieres' with seven stills, are in course of consruc
tIon 1t is calculated that when the whole fl
teen are IN operation they will use 500 barrels
OF torPenune daily, and turn out 200 barrels of
spirits besides the rosin and pitch.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16

q The trial of Thomas Richie, Jun. before
the Superior Court of Chesterfield, for the muir.
der of John H. Peasants, closed on SATURDAY.
evening, the 4th. about 8 o'clock.-The jury re-.
turned verdict of "Not Guilty." without leav-
ing the box, and Mr.. Richie was DISCHARGED.
and the prosecutions against the other parties dis
missed. How the Jury came to such verdict,
we cannot conceive. So far as we have seen the
testimony, duel, or fight by mutual arrangement
and consent, was clearly made out. The con-
ciusion, therefore, must be that the Jury were
governed in their verdict rather by the principles
OF "Court of Honor" than by those of ..Court
OF Law" We have certainly no particular wish
TO see Mr.. Richie punished; but we do desire
to see the law against duelling enforced.-If
1t cannot be, 1t were better to erase it at once
from the statute-book.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16

The Democracy of Ohio appear to be great.
ly distracted by the issues which were made I'D
Tor them by their party leaders at the Convention
held at Columbus on the 9th of January for the
purpose OF nominating candidate for Governor.
We have seen accounts of several meetings,
which strongly condemn those issues-especially
the one in reference to Banks and Banking.
They suffered so severely from the elects of the
former crusade against their currency, that they
we'll may hesitate about obeying this new
requirement of their party ,ask.masters. Tbs
present Banking system Of Ohio, which has been
established since the Wings came into power, 10
regarded as amongst the soundest and best in the
Union.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16
CORPORATION ELECTION.


The following gentlemen have been elected
Officers Of the Corporation of Stanton for tho
ensuing year:
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Mayor.
RoBERr s. BRooKE, Recorder.
Aldermen,
CHARLES II. LEWIS, w. II. GGRBER,
WM. RUFF, ALEXANDER S. HlIL,
JAMES GREGORY, VIZ. EAoos.
Councilmen,
B. F. POINTS, MERRILL CtsH,se,
JOHN B. BALDwir, HcGB w. SBErrEy,
ALEXANDER S. HALL, Chamberlain.
SAMUEL e. CLARKE, Collector and Sergeant.
]. j. A. TRorTER. Constable.
Street Commissioners---A. II. II. STUART and
B. F. POINTS.
Weigh-Master--J. CARROLL.
Jaior-JoBN KURTz.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16
NATIONAL FAIR.

Preparations are now going on in various parts
OF the country for holding great National Fair
at washington in the month of May.-It is a.
measure Of defence adopted by the Manufacturers
against the intrusion of British fabrics brought
Tor show, in the very capitol itself, to influence
our legislation, and Is expected to be very inn
posing and effective exhibition of American ski1
and industry.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16
UB.TREASURY BILL.

It's thought from the strong party character Of
the vote in the House of Representatives on this
DILL that 1t will pass the Senate. II so, we may
look out for another Bank suspension and money
pressure. The Banks and Money Dealers in
New York already show symptoms of uneasiness
at the prospect.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16

marked that was Decatur. not himself. Who
was responsible for it. Mr.. Yancey of Alabama,
spoke nearly an hour in continued abuse Of Mr..
Webster. He would loathe, he said, to keep
company with Daniel Webster! Mr.. Winthrop
replied that he knew Of truth in the insinuatiops
made, and called upon The member to be careful in
making such statements. Mr.. Yancey said he
had proof Of what he asserted in newspaper.
Mr.. Ashman of Mass said the charges were I'M
true, and called for the proof. The debate here
ended.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16
IS n AW 81 IN @Ns@
THURSDAY, APRIL 1s, 1886.
AUGUSTA COUNTY.

AUGUSTA COUNTY.
candidates Tor the House of Delegates.-Elec,ion
Thursday, April %.
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
NATHANIEL MAssir,
CHAPMAN JOHNSON, Jun.
HUoH w. SmsrrEy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16
THE HARMONIOUS DEMOCRACY OF NEW
YORK.

1Ohk.
The feud which began some time since In tho
Senate Of New York between the two factions
OF the Democratic party designated there ~ tho
"oid duukers' and the "Barn-burners," has
now It seems, been transferred to another arena.
AT the ward meetings held in the city of Albany
70 appoint delegates to general conference to
nominate candidates for the State Convention.
'"e narn-onrners succeeded in carrying :heir
men oy rows &c.-whle in the country towns
the Old Hunkers swept every thing-thus Sc
curing majority, let the city go as it might
The Landowners, however, finding this to be
The state Of the game, got up other meetings in
some of the towns and appointed new sets Of
delegates. The conference was to be held at
Clark's, in New Scotland, twelve miles from
Albany, on the 3lst ult, and accordingly on tho
morning of that day both parties repaired thither.
The Barn-burners getting there first, took pos.
session OF the room, and'were for managing mat.
tiers in their own way. The Old Hunkers re-.
monstrated, but to no purpose, and a terrible
row ensued, in which clubs and knives wsre
used, and the Old Hunkers compelled to retire.
alter some blood-letting and considerable disf-
guration Of faces and visual organs.-They then
went into another room, but they were pursued
by the Barn-burners and driven off the premises.
Thus defeated, they repaired to Albany to hold
their conference and make their nominations.
leaving the Barn-burners in possession of the
ground to do the same thing. What is TO be the
result OF these quarrels among the brethren we
cannot pretend to say; but they tell such wretch
ed stories upon each other, of fraud, peculatiou.
and corruption, that their dissensons are far less
to be deprecated by the country than their agree.
ment.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16

rencontrc took place on Friday last at Char
lo,te Hall. St. Mary's country, Md, between Mr..
John II. Thomas, student Of law of Baltimore,
and Mr.. George G. Ashcom, in which the latter
was killed. The survivor is said 10 have acted
only in self-defence.
An afray occurred at Macon, Georgia, on the
31st ult., between Mr.. James Danelly and MIR.
Pbineas Collins, in which the latter was killed,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16

~ We are indebted to Hons. ISAAC S. Pew
NysAcKER, VIM. s. ARCHER and JAMES M'Dow-
sbt, for number Of Congressional Documents,
tor which they will please accepts our thanks.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16

p, Ire Alexandra Gazette says that Gen. Samuel
Houston, of Texas, made his appearance in ,ha
Senate, (of which he is a member0 dressed in
an odd-looking suit of gray, embroidered with
Blanket. 80" N'eA'edp
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16
ROCKBRlDGE COUNTY

Capt. James F. Harper, DR.. VIM. M. Gould,
zen. e. p. Dorman and Mr.. VIM. Weaver are
announced as candidates to represent the county
Of Rockbridge in the next House of DELEGATES.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16

u we missed the name Of our representative
In Congress from the yeas and nays on the final
passage OF the Sub-Treasury bill; but,he follow
ing note Sufficiently defines his position on tha.
question.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16
WASHINGTON, April 5, 1916.
To lie Editor Of ne Union

""0"'"VIVN, HPrT D, IoFb'
To Ne Editor Of The Union:
SIR: Having been absent from the House OF
Representatives on the I'd inst, when the final
vote was taken on the independent or 'sub-,rea-
sury" bill, you will please allow me to saw.
through your paper, that had | been present
should have voted for it. / have long maintain
ed, in other situations, the general policy of this
measure, and desire, in my presen, one. to share
IN all the responsibilities which willing support
of II can involve.
Your obedient servant,
JAMES MCDOWELL,
OfVirgiDia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-16

u The late News from England is rather
threatening and warike.-See extracts in another
column.
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taken out Of bond than was imported, and less wheat
showing the quantity of wheat Toured Ia bondNsnd
entered for consumption as -four Now, then, we
have the fact that in addition to the harvest Of is45
England has consumed Of foreign -four and wheat
quantity equal to 23,2ls,258 bushels of wheat, or
equal to one-6hh of the crop of the United States
She had in bond, September 5, ls45, quantity
equal To 4,ll63 1856 bushels of wheat, which she has
consumed in addition to our import OF l9OOO,OOO
bushels. The crop Of the present year is said to
be equal to the last; admit that s; she must still
import 900 bushels of wheat beyond her
productions Whence is she to get ~ Notwith-
standing her wants and the advance in her prices,
they are lower than in Europe But London author
tiles, while admitting the wheat crop TO be an aver
age, agree that the grains are short in quan
tty. The London Times states that If the deficit
last year was as the food of million, that of this
year will be at least that Of two miionsi and this is
probably not far from the truth, although above we
have assumed that she will grow as much this year
as last Now, as matter of record, let us take Ia
Bile of prices weekly down to the latest dates
iosrags price Of grain that reg ulafd the duty IN Eng
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Intelligence from the North by to-nights
mail.
correspondence of the UDiOn.I

correspondence OF the Unionl
BALTIMORE, Nov. 10, p. m.
The weather continues cool and damp, with but
an occasional CLEAN Of sunshine.
The Delaware papers just received throw some
doubt on the complexion Of the returns gave you
yesterday. 1t is settled point that Tharp, demo-
crat is elected governor by 100 majority, and
that Houston ia elected to Congress; but the egisa-
ture is not known to be whig, US stated yesterday.
The Wilmington journal, wing paper, Of this
morning. considers the matter in doubt and says the
result is extremely doubtful. As there is a senator
to elect, the result is very important.
The steamer Great Western, which was to sail
from Liverpool on the 3lst ult will be due at New
York on Sunday next and the Cambria, the swift,
est Of the Boston line, has now been out nine days
The Baltimore market, to-day, remains without
change. A few sales making Of both Howard
street and city mills four at IS so, which holders
are willing TO take, though some hold city mills q
trihe higher. There seems to be an impression thai
there will be still further decline in Howard street
Good to prime Maryland red wheat may be quoted
at ITO ll2 cents, and ordinary to good at IS l0C
cents; white wheat ITO lls cents, and prime do
for family -four at 1919 l25. The supply of wheat
is not large, and the receipts are moderate.
At New York, to-day, there is a more active de-
mand for -four, and prices remained as yesterday
At l2 o'clock to-day, it was raining in New York.
At Philadelphia, to-day, -four continued to sell
in small parcels at S. so for fresh ground. Rye
-four and corn meal dull, without change in price
Sales of red wheat at l07 lO9 cents Yellow corn
is selling at 10 cents; and whiskey at 23i cents pei
gallon.
~ B. The Patriot this afternoon has telegraphlC
despatch from Wilmington, dated at ~ o'clock, m.
which states that the returns are all in and that the
wings have a majority Of one vote in each branch O
the legislature of Delaware.
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which almost every county come ia viii do some
thug to 10 rease. II will reach the figure which
originally set down for it--5O0O0 majonty--per-
hsps 90 beyond il.
One county out ofthe wing Gibraltar, the eighth
senate district, has been found 10 give MAJOR.
~ for negro sufffage-oswego, which gives il oO5.
Hear how on this head the enthusiast Of the Tri-
bune goes on;
ave have at last returns from a county which
givesa majority for equal suffrage. oswego has
done IT, Honor to her forever She dares pro-
claim her faith in God and man in the face of hate
ful prejudice and ruaianly Clanor We trust she
will not stand alone but If she should her children
will he proud Of her vote"
No use, however. The majority against it in
eleven counties is $4,000, which the counties to
come in will carry up to, if not beyond, l5O, 900.
There Is a majority TO rest on
The proclamation Of Gen. Ampudia is perhaps
more thoroughly characteristic of the Dragging pol
iron, its author, than of the weak, Obstinate and
vain people 10 whom il is addressed. Il reminds
one Of the address of wing State committee after a
lluIe advantage gained, total overthrow sustain
ed IN general election Just the same empty boasts,
the same silly pretexls, the same sounding brass
and tickling cymbal."
Flour is dull here-more on account Of the high
rate of freights than for any other reason. Y.
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WAsHfNGroS Arsenal,

The quantity Of cotton offered for trial was too
small to admit of repetition of the experiments.
The above results are, therefore, to be regarded as
ony approximative To give fair indication of
the force of this new explosive substance, it would
be necessary to make experiments as to the best
mode of using it in the gun, especially with regard
to the proper degree of compression by ramming.
A comparison of the results Of the two charges of
so grains shows, as might be anticipated, marked
variation produced by different degrees of compress
SION The ball and wad occupying, in every case,
a height of about inch, the space occupied by the
cotton or the gunpowder may be deduced from the
height Of the charge given in the table,
From these trials the cotton seems to pro-
duce, in the musket an effect equal to about twice
its weight Of good rife powder This cotton leaves
small quantity of dark-coored residuum in the
musket barrel, extending from the breech to about
half the length OF the barel this residuum is easily
removed by wiping the barrel with rag. The COM
buson of the gun cotton is unattended with smoke;
the repor. made by it appeared to me sharper than
that produced by gunpowder.
1t may be proper to add that Mr.. Robertson does
not consider this sample of the gun-cotton to be OF
the best quality. f..
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. MORDECAI,
Captain of Ordnance.
Lieut. Col GEO. TALcorT,
Ordnance Department
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THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
Il Company OF New York No, SO Wall st.

Il
Nett amount Of accumulated premiums invested
in mortgages and New York State and city stocks,
$685., 900.
This company Is organized on the purely mutual
principle, and its business is restricted by the char
ter to the insurance of lives, and granting annuties
and endowments, and now ranks among the strong
est and safest institutions in this country. The
whole of the profits to the benefit of the policy
holders. An extensive and prosperous business
promises large dividends on the FIRST division Of
profits on the LIST February lS4s, and persons now
nsuring will share in these profits if the survive that
period.
The premiums are paid annually, semi-annually,
or quarterly, if desired and are as low any
American company, and lower than the English,
with participation in the profits Policy holders
are secured by investments in bonds and mort
cages on real estate in the city of New York and
Brooklyn, worth double the amount loaned there
on, and in stocks of the State and city of New
York.
The transactions of this company are on the
cash prnciple--consequently the survivors of par
ties insuriDg with it will not be subjected TO the
heavy drawback Of accumulated premium notes;
reducing the benefit of the assurance to small pit
lance.
Persons may effect insurance on their own lives
and the lives of others. carried can insure
the life of her husband which will enure to her sole
use and that of her children.
Pamphlets explanatory Of the principles OF
mutual life insurance, and illustrating its advan-
tages, with forms of application, may be obtained at
the Office of the agent of the company at the city
of Washington.
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THE DAILY UNION.
From our New York Correspondent.

Nav YoRE, Nov. IA, 1876.
No one can have forgotten the fierce flourish Of
trumpets with which the wing pursts OF Boston
heralded their war Of determination upon Mr.. Win
throp for his vote to grant supplies for the Mexican
war. The result is, that Mr. W. has 1915 votes;
the purists, though combined with young Africa and
natiyism, have thrown ,6o0-that il, they beat
en- good deal worse than three to one. Perhaps
the Mexican organ at Washington would like to
make out of this remarkable vote in one of the most
inveterate opposition districts in the country--an
argument that the Mexican war is robuked by the
counryi The Intslligencer is used to such Quixot-
Isms in dialeeties as this.
Franklin county, in our State, Is signal exam
pie of what can be effected by good nominations
and hard work II is very close, and in 1874, after
severe contest, gave three majority for or again
MIR. Wright | forget which This year il gives
him over 200. The same causes, viz; good nomi-
nations and hard work -wonld have produced the
same, or the like results all over the State.
Herr had grea, triumph at the Tabernacle last
night. An audience Of 1000 and upwards, inclu-
ding most of our best people, showered applause
and flowers on the performance, There was but
one faulteleyen O'Clock is too late an hour for dis
missing concert-goers.
As the time draws near for the new tariff to go
into operation, the signs OF approaching ruin"
multiply. The amount Of agricultural produce
which the teeming west presses out to the seaboard
through the Erie canal, seems to abae not, in the
least Annexed is a statement Of one days receipts
(tho 9Th inst at the canal Office in Albany:
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land

The advance Is lis Since inc lONn august nv
experience Of last year showed that prices fell as the
new crop came into market, and that imports aeeu-
INFLATED in bond down to May, when they amount
ed to 1888, 1855 quarters Of wheat, and l,ll9,427
cwts. Of -four. The exhaustion Of English wheat
then caused prices to rise, releasing all those stocks
which have since been consumed. This year, i'm
ports can be derived only from the United States,
and as the consumption Of the new English crop
commenced four weeks earlier this year than last,
it must be exhausted at least as early. Instead
therefore, of having large quantity in bond in the
spring. ready to turn into consumption, there will be
no supplies to meet the exhaustion Of English food
but the hand to mouth imports from the United
States, after the navigation opens IN tho spring,
Under these circumstances, prices too high' Let
US compare them with former years Of scarcity,
when Europe supplied English demands; that is,
the six years ending with l5i2.
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PAIR OF THE WASHINGTON BOYS.
Extracts Of a letter from James A. Jackson, Wash
inpton volunteer, Baltimore Baaiion to his brother
in this city, dated
MONTEREY, 4th October, 1876.
You must excuse me for not writing sooner; but
did not deem it necessary to be scribblng contin-
ually like the devil shaving hog--more noise than
woo--but just it is little different. have
yarn to spin.
from Matamoros to Monterey, we arrived IN s'gh'
of the latter city on Saturday, the 18th uitmo.
When our advanced guard go within miles, they
opened upon us, ard one shot came very near cap
sizing the generals apple cart. He wheeled the
whole army, and conntermarched about three miles
Monday. the 2lst, that great and glorious day
Our little battalion under the gallant and larnenied
Watson, charged upon the east end of the embattled
citv. with General Twiggs's command. There was
fort to the eastward OF US, and one to the west
ward; and one directly in front We charged on
the fort in 'front.' under tremendous crossnre, ana
were repulsed. We formed ugain right IN Their
teeth while thew were pouring a Calling fire
upon u.s. A regular detailed account OF the hght
forbear attempting; you have doubtless had II al
ready WIS., however, in the thickest OF u all that
day; and George, | never saw anything like u 10
my life Why sir, the balls we're flying like haiG
Kissing and buzzing in all directions had mole
nv canteen while | was in the act Of drinking
from it, / was almost thirsted to death; and upon
casting disconsolate look around me, ! saw poor
fellow living dead close by; stopped down to see u
there was nnv paer in his canieen, and Il toas full
/ took drink. and swung the prize to my side
soon passed another poor, fellow, with bo.h iegs
carried eway; he had been thus wounded ever since
morning, and was groaning and calling in very
feeble manner for water. | stopped to give Nun
dnught, and he emptied my canieen. haa no'
got one ward from him, before grape-shot came
and cut him in two--throwing little pieces OF hesh
and blood all over me
Our men fought bravely, Lieutenant Boyle LED
US like man. and fought like a tiger; he is brave
fellow. Remember me to Major Reily he IS 10
the General Post Office; and tell him love HIM, Tor
the respect entertain for his son, who Is well and
unhurt Joseph Reilly and myself fought, side by
side, for long time he is all mani and not particle
Of cowsrdce in his composition
Remember me to my beloved parents"
Truly and affectionsteiy, your,
JAS. A. JACKSON,