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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-29
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Inc JOINT Committee appointed by the Gene
raj Assembly to investigate the affairs of the u
University left Richmond on Monday morning last
Tor Charlottesville, where they were laboriously
engaged in the discharge of their duties from
Tuesday morning until late hour on Friday
night.
The Committee consisted Of the following pep
temen :-Messrs. Wallace of Fauuuer. Witch
er of Pi,tsylvania, Taylor of Middlesex, Moore
OF Rockbridge, and Piper of Wylhe, on the part
oil The Senate; and Messrs. Alexander of Neck
lenburg, Pendleton Of Giles and Mercer. Patrick
OF kanawha, Tate of Smy,h, Chinn of West
moreland, Burwell of Bedford, and Broadus of
Culpeper. They returned to Richmond on Sa.
turday, AND very probably by this time have
made their Report.
We were gratifed to learn at Charlottesville
that the friends of the University anticipate much
good from his 1nvestigation-not that they con-
side the management Of the institution faultless.
for doubtless there are abuses which need cor.
rec'lon-but that it will lead to the discovery of
Inc true causes OF its want Of success and induce
those more thorough and important notifications
In It's organization which are necessary to omen
us portals 10 the great body of the people, and
render 1t more extensively beneficial to the State
1t cannot be expected to gain any hold nm
The popular affections, while its benefits are
made SO exclusive by its expensiveness and
some amendment in this respect, i. is now appa-
rent, is becoming indispensable 10 the security of
Its very existence.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

portion of the Republican party Of Augusta met at
on motion, VIM. Young, Esq was appointed Chairman,
ana Vincent +. Gciycr, Secretary.
VIM. IL. Hartman, Esq. explained the object Of the
mccung which was to take into consideration the pro
Pricy OF holding District Convention for the PURPOSE
Of nominating Republican candidate for Congress On
motion OF that gentleman, the following committee was
appointed TO prepare preamble and resolutions, cx-
Pressive oil the sense Of the meeting, to wit: VIM. H.
Hartman, b. Crawford, Jacob Baylor, Peter Orchard,
The committee retired, and after short absence re-
turned and made the following report which was adopt
cd: -
District, by the death Of the Hon. VIM. Taylor the late
incumbent, and the Democracy of Augusta have seen
much PAIN the dissentions which have already
ana are likely still TO arise, in the Republican ranks
IN inc District in consequence Of a number Of Demo
Gratis becoming candidates for that Office:
Resolved, lst That in the opinion of this meeting
nighy essential TO the interest of the Republican Par
In the District, that they should continue as they al
nave done to present unbrokcn 'front.' TO their
political advcrsarics.
. Resolved, I'd That tho best mode of prcycntinr
y d" to- .bsr they eassty yet respectful
pricy of calling Convention, 10 be holden i; w Pr
burg, on the 10Th day Of February, for The nnro &c
settling upon suitable person, to represent, them during
tho unexpircd term of the late much esteemed Tavnr
Resolved, 3rd That the following persons DC apnont
ca delegates from the Staunton precinct of Augusta co.
to represent this county in said Convention TO wit: d.
w. Pattcson, f. s. HciskclI. VIM. Kvic r. + POINTS
V; L. Geiger, Benz Crawford, NJ. G. Hartman, w. A.
AGaey, w; IL. Hartman and Jacob Baylor
Resolved, 9TH. That will give our warm and hear
" support to any good and true Republican, that said
convention may nominate.
Resolved, 9TH That we respectfully recommend to
our nsp"oean friends of the county to their
spcuVe precincts on or before Saturday the 7th Feb
ruary next and appoint delegates to this
ty in the said Convention.
Resolved, 9th That we respectfully urge upon those
gentlemen who have announced themselves candidates
to submit their claims the proposed Convention and
IN dong So we are not actuatcd by any thing like sp
T OIL dicaton but that we are seriously impressed with
inc necessity OF Union in our Party, in order to secure
inc District from any attempts which may and doubtless
WILL we suffer division TO creep into our ranks be made
by our political opponents.
Resolved, IN. That we deeply lament the sudden
ana unexpected death OF our late worthy Representa-
tive, the Hon WIN TAYLOR and sincerely sympathze
WIN ms family IN their sore and painful oiliction
Resolved, Sh That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Stanton Spectator Augusta Demo-
craft Rockingham Register, and Sentinel of the Valley
On motion the meeting adjourned.
VIM. YOUNG, Charm.
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u Our Democratic friends are getting into
considerable buzz in regard to the election of a
successor to Mr.. TAYLOR in Congress. The pro-
liability seems to be that nearly every county in
the District will have one or mora candidates.
JOHN LErcHER, esq. Of Rockbridge, and JOSEPH
ii. SAMuELs, esq. of Shenandoah, are already
formally announced, and we hear number of o.
Tiers spoken of.-Among them are Gov, Nc.
lowell OF Rockbridge, C. b. SAMuRLs and In.
Ell PENNYBAcxER, esqrs. of Shenandoah. Col.
JOHN kENNrY of Rockingham. G. Il. BAanrr Of
Hardy, and d. w. PATERSON, esq. and Cant.
GEORGE BAYLOR Of Augusta. But for the strong
opposition so recently expressed to Conventions
when the Wings Of this Senatorial District talk.
ed OF holding one to settle their difficulties, this
threatening aspect Of affairs might induce our Oh.
ponen's to resort to some such expedient them
selves and more especially as they have set us
the example of running candidate for the Sc
nate IN District nearly if not quite as strongly
Wing as the Congressional District is Democrat.
ic. we do not know, however, that there is any
likelihood of Wing taking the field. Still such
hing might be; and they could hardly feel a,
liberty to complain if the poisoned chalice, which
'hey were so ready to force upon others, should
so soon be returned TO their own lips.
+. S.-Since the above was written the pro.
ceedings OF Democratic meeting have been
handed to US, taking measures for the assemb.
ing oil Convention, which will be found in an
Their part Of this paper.
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VIRGINIA LEGISLATuRE

In The House OF Delegates on Monday the 10Th
an animated debate took place on the Richmond
and Ohio Railroad bill. Several amendments
were proposed by Mr.. Bocock and Mr.. Dennison.
all OF which failed except one offered by the for
mer gentleman to restrict the speculaing capital
OF The company to 100000. Mr. Baldwin then
made an effort to have the bill committed to the
regular committee of the House. 1t had been
reported by select committee, and was gotten
up at the instance Of few individuals while il
was known that there was another and rival
PROJECT extensively called for by petitions from
every county the line from Richmond to the
Ohio. 1t was but just, therefore, that the extra.
ordinary precedence which had thus far been
given to This bill should be arrested, and that lis
claims should be allowed to be compared with
those of its rival. His motion failed, how ever,
and the bill was ordered to its engrossment
On Tuesday, in the House, the Richmond
and Ohio Railroad bill again came M, on its
final passage. Mr.. Dennson moved to Law il
upon the table that it might be printed, which
motion was negatved by vote Of II to &c.
The bill was then put upon its passage, and the
ayes and noes being called for, the following was
the result:
AyEs-Messrs. Goode (Speaker,) Haryie. Pow
ell, Mitchell, Boak, Campbell, Camden, Miller,
Jurnbull, Bocock, Flood, Toler, Lacy, Hobson,
Garnett, Moss, Scott, Hall Of Fauquier, M'Clunp,
Deskins, Street, Saunders, Wall, Gather, Jones,
Leake, Parks, Calison. Stovall. Brown of Han.
over, Lee, Flowers, M'Rae, Wootton, Turner,
Towner, Gaines, Gresham, Goare, MIntyre.
Taylor, Ellzey, Bagley, Clayton, Par.iott, Adams,
Hamilton, Edmondson, Michael, Kiiby, Cabell.
Newton, Happier, VERIFY, Oliver, Edging,on,
Mcpherson, Lanier, Cooke, Fairfax, Dey, NJ
Dearmon, Long, Srother, Lyons, Holiday, Hall
of Taylor, Laird, West, Rice, Neal-71.
NoEs-Messrs. w. II. 3. Gusts, j. II. Gus
It's, Soulhall, Brown of Albemare. Layne, Mas
sic, Dickinson of Bath, Thompson Of b., Dick
lnson Of Caroline, Darlington, Winfree, Still
man, Edmunds, Heu, Thompson of Hampshire,
Goodwin, Robinson, Duff, Gordon, Banks, She
Pard, Wade, Davis, Tatum, TIner. Syme, Arbo-
CAST, Daniel, Prtchard, Gold, Harper, Martz,
Cowan, Fugae, Denison, Stickley, SebrelI,
Freeman, Funsten-39.
SO the bill was passed--the anti-Interna I'm
provement party in the House going for it in a
body, doubtless thinking it was about as efrectua
blow as they could have it in their power 10 in
fict on the cause Of Internal Improvement. /,
takes no money from the State Treasury. and al.
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CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS.

u We are authorized to announce JonN
LErcHER, esq, as candidate to represent the
district composed Of the counties Of Shenandoah.
Rockingham. Augusta. Hardy, Pendle.on and
Hockbr'dge, in the Congress Of the United States,
for the unexpired term OF the Hon. WIN. TAYLOR,
deceased.
u We are authorized to announce JosEpH Fl.
SAMuELs, esq.,, as a candidate to represent the
district composed Of the counties Of Shenandoah,
Rockingham, Augusta, Hardy, Pendleton and
Rockbridge, in the Congress ofihe United States,
Tor the onexpired term Of the Hon. WIZ. TAYLOR,
deceased,
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LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamer Hbernia, Capt. Ryrie, arrived al
Boston on Friday morning, at half PAST eight,
from Liverpool, which port she left on the after
noon of the 4th instant.
The advices received by the Fl. are from Liv-
erpool to the 4th instant from London 10 the Sd
and from Paris to the LIST.
The Presidents Message WIS received in Lon.
don on the 22d December, and appeared in The
Times on the Odd. The existing domestic events
had somewhat diminished the interest which
would otherwise have been exhibited in regard
| to the Message. The general feeling exhibited
by the press is pacific, and especial satisfaction
is expressed at the free trade principles of the
Message, the consequences Of which are looked
to as a counterpoise to the claims made in REGARD
to Oregon.
The most important piece of Intelligence is
the re-estabshmeDt of the Peel Ministry after
an entire failure of Lord John Russell to form one.
On the Goth December he went to Windsor and
Informed the Queen that he was unable TO over
come the difficulties in arranging Ministry, and
he resigned into her hands the trust he had &C.
cepted. Sir Robert Peel was then Immediately
sent for, and at the request of the Queen he with
drew the resignation which he had previously
rendered. His example was followed by all the
members Of the late Administration, with three
or four exceptions. Lord Wharnclfle (who in
the meantime suddenly died,) is succeeded in the
Presidency of the Council by the Duke Of Buc-
cleugh Lord Stanley is succeeded in the Office
of Principal Secretary Of State, in charge Of the
War and Colonial Department, by the Right
Hon. William Ewart Gladstone.
Tile British Mnisfry.-The following is an
official list of the administration:
First Lord of tho Treasury-Sir Robert Peel
Sac for Homo
G. Graham.
Lord Chancelior-Lord Lyndhurst.
Lord President OF the Council-Duke of Buc-
cleugh.
Commander in Chief-Duke Of Wellington.
Secretary Of Foreign Affairs-Earl of Aberdeen
Lord Prvy Seal-Earl Of HaddiBgton.
President of the Board Of Control-Earl Of Ripon
Chancellor of the ExchequeI--Rt Hon. II. GouI-
burn.
Chancellor of the Duchy Of Lancasser--Lord c.
Somerset.
Commissioner Of Land Revenues-Earl Lincoln.
Secretary at War-Rt. Hon. S. Herbert.
The following are the new members of the
Cabinet:
President Of the Board Of Trade-Earl Dahousie.
First Lord of the Admiralty-Earl of EIlenbo-
rough.
Postmaster General-Eari of ST. Germain.
Secretary Of the Colonies-Hon. w. T.. Glad
stone.
The changes in the Corr Market had been
very inconsiderabe.
With regard TO The Flour Markets in England
the monthly circulars state that sat present cur
rent prices, ruinous loss must attend an impor-
tatlon Of Flour from the United States"
There had been remarkable steadiness in the
price Of cotton through the month of December,
and to The last date.
The alarm excited respecting a famine is sob
siding.
The Money Market is easier, and wild specuIa-
tons in railways have almost entirely ceased.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-29

The three Ohioans, charged with aiding tire
escape Of slaves, who were in confinement at
Parkersburg, and whose case was lately under
consideration in the General Court, were brought
before Judge McComas on the I4th, and admit
ted to bail in the sum of 500 each. This is a
little surprising. We had just heard that Gen.
Jackson had got 300 stand of arms from the State
to repel an apprehended invasion from Ohio; and
the very paper from Parkersburg which brings
us the news of the discharge of the prisoners,
contains a Misrepresentation from the General
for military organization
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though II might be, as was believed by MANY.
the merest bubble that was ever blown up by
New York humbuggers and Fancy stock dealers,
or that it has had It's origin in that city none OF
its friends pretend to conceal, still il would, for
q time, be in the way Of other schemes more
substantial, which might give them some trouble.
Thus it is that this most monsuous act-so on
posed TO the whole spirit Of our past legislation
as regards the powers granted to corporations
has been consummated, SO far at least as the
House Of Delegates is concerned. What its fate
may be in tho Senate, after it, unexpected sue
cess in tho House, is Of course uncertain.-Yet
We can hardly think it will pass.
The business Of the Legislature dnrino tho
week was mostly of local character, owing no
doubt to the absence of so many members on the
Joint Committee appointed to investigate the af-
fairs OF the University. Among the numerous
items We notice few of any interest 10 our
readers.
The Committee of Schools and Colleges have
reported bill to disband the Arsenal Guard at
Richmond and substitute in its stead Military
School, such as is now in operation at Lexington.
The Committee Of Courts of Justice have re-.
ported bill providing for the execution of the
sentence of death OH criminals hereafter in pri-
vate-or In other words, within the walls of their
prisons. Not less than five nor more than ten
witnesses are to be summoned to nest the exc
cu'ion. This hill was introduced al The instance
of Mr.. Baldwin.
bill has passed the House of Delegates au-
'horizing change of arms with the Stanton It..
infantry-Also, bill to amend the FIRST and Sc
cond sections of tho 'act to incorporate the vir-
ginia Collegiate Institute.''
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Staunton, Jan. Goth, 1876.
TO The Editor Of the .Sia,mton Spectator,

DEAR Sir ALLOW me the privilege of sax;r~ IN
yourpapcr IN reply TO call made in the LAST a.
gasa Democrat over the signature Of "Many Voter,
this District that from what learn to have been the .
t,on OF the party in public meeting Monday last, Ion
court Gay should deem such course on INV psrt
uJ"stiiabiy obtrusivc and disrcspectul to that ~
Pp'' which all Republicans should respect and sab.
missweIy BOW to. One other reason, ! think that
member OF Congress should have the appreciation and
squeeze IN by mere plurality would probably be tho
casein scramble between many aspiran.s. While, how
ever, have been induced to say thus much ow;n~ =,
present peculiar position, am not to be understood ~ c
defining the principle Of individual Candidacy. with.
GUY .e intervention OF caucus convention on m,
contrary think the people large arc less ant 70 h.
aeceNed when acting for themselves in such cases Than
when such selection is made for them by jealous n.r
Yours respectfully
ID. w. PATTESON
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iron THE sPEcTAToR.l
CAUTION.

Inc Wings of this Congressional district ara
respectfully requested TO abstain from commit,inr
themselves to any Of the Democratic candida,ess
as circumstances may render it expedient 10 pre-
; pc candidate OF the Wing party who will be
me country. lfany should be disposed 10 object
10 The idea OF presenting Whiy candidate tn
represent Democratic district, it is only neces.
sary to remind them of the attempt of ,he Demo
cratic party to slip in Democratic representative
IN ms strong Wing Senatorial district. Let us
lips. :" NEMU O~h
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-29
IMPORTANT BILLS.

The Wing of Monday says--Mr. ToLER from
the Committee of Roads, on Saturday reported a
bill providing for the. extension of the James
fiVer ana hana"ha canal TO Buchanan, and o.
pening a communication with the Richmond
Dock. The plan proposed does not ask money
from the Treasury. 1t only releases the Company
from their debt to the State.
The same Committee have reported bill ex.
tending the Louisa Rail Road from Gordonsville
to the base of the Blue Ridgo-on the joint stock
principle.
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EVOLUTION IN MEXICO -s1lccrssp1r,

The United States brig Porpoise which arrived
al PENSACOLA on the l4,h, in twelve days from
vera Cruz, brings the news that Gen. Paroles
has been successful in putting down President
Herrera Paroles took possession of the capitol
on the Both without resistance, the troops on
which the Government relied having declared in
his favor. Advices, it is reported, were received
In Washington on Saturday, that Paroles has re-
fused to receive the Minister from the U. States.
Mr.. SlidelI.
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~ Mr.. Snowden, the talented editor of the
Alexandra Gazette, visited Richmond few days
ago. on the subject of the application of that City
through their Common Council, to be received
back 10 the arms of the good old Commonwealth.
We hope our Legislature will give the applica-
ton favorable re ception.
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fence Of my conduct, and leave Il with you to
decide whether acted improperly or whether
am obnoxious to the charge of deser,ion Of my
principles.
This article would have appeared in the ode
mocrat' II the paper for this week had not been
issued The Editor Of the Democrat, and the
other papers in the District are requested TO give
it place.
Your fellow-citizen,
JOHN LETCHER.
Staunton, Jan. goth, 1876.
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REvIsAL OF THE CIVIL CopE.

bill is now pending before the House of
Delegates. 10 provide for the Revisa of the Civil
Code Of the Commonwealth. Such reyisal
has long been needed, and we are gratified to see
that the bill proposes to simplify the laws by re-
ducing many Of them which now cover great
space, into single acts-and to provide for such
notes Of explanations and reference as may be
deemed essential to clear understanding Of the
laws.--Rieh. Iphig,
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-S II A U 81 IN O Ns-
THURSDAY. JANUARY %, 1916.

UT will be seen by the Proclamation Of
inc Acting Governor that Thursday the 10Th OF
February has been appointed for the Election
OF member Of Congress from this District, to
supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of
the Hon. WIN. TAYLOR.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-29
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT

By and ,ciM the ad0icc and consent of the Senate.
JOHN w. BRoKEYBRoueH, Of Virginia, to be
Judge OF the District Court Of the United States
for the Western District of Virginia, in the place
OF Isaac S. Pennybacker, resigned.
GEORGE II. LEE 10 be Attorney Of the United
States, for the Western District Of Virginia, in
thePiace Of Moses G. Good, removed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-29

1--WE regret to state that JOHN b. BALp\. q,
esq, Zone Of our delegates.) was detained from
his seat by sickness, during the whole Of last
week. with the exception of Monday.-He was
considered rather better on Saturday
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-29

" The following resolution has been unani.
r1odsly adopted by the Senate Of Pennsylvania:
Resolved, &C., That our Senators an. Repre-.
sentatives in Congress be, and they are hereby
required to oppose all attempts to alter or modify
the Tariff Act Of the Goth Of August, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-29

~ The Louisa Railroad company have an
application before the Legislature for the privi-
iege of extending their road to the Eastern base
OF tho Blue Ridge.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-01-29

Mr.. Tyler has published letter ir relation to
some structures said 10 have been indulped in by
clergyman of Washington, on dancing at the
White House. This letter of Mr.. Tyler is co.
pied into New York paper and headed "A
Voice from the Grave"
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TO THE VOTERS OF THE XIrH CONGRESS.
SIGNAL DISTRICT.

VINCENT f. GErorn, sec'ry. >'' ""''r Il"