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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

ILLINOIS FINANcEs.-lt is stated that at the present
time there is not banking institution in the State of Hi
nois yet she is surrounded by banking States The con-
sequence is her currency rags instead of the hard chnk
Her farmers handle little else in the shape of money than
the promises of the banks of Other States For This prvi
ege they pay annually less than six hundred thousand
dollars. Her neighbors, by means of bank issues treble
and quadruple the amount nvesed-makng their capital
pay them eighteen to twenty-five per cent ard Illinois
pays them this per cenage every dollar she handles of
their issues Then, surprising the currency of this State
be Millions she pays to other States and their CAPT
tasts annually. in the shape of interest," not less than
5000 O00.-Pittsburg Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

NoN-lNTERcoURsE.-Sev schemes 10 prevent
the importation of Northern merchandise into the
Southern States, by way of retaliation for aggressons
upon our rights by the North, have recently been
proposed. Direct, absolute non-ntercourse does not
meet with many advocates, being generally regarded
as prohibited by the Constitution. 1t is said that
Judge BERRIEN Of Georgia, advises that after the
goods have arrived in tie State and have been delv-
cred into the hands Of the merchants, they shall be
charged with high discrimiuative tax. A plan sub
stanlally the same was suggested in the Virginia
Convention just before its adjournment,by Mr.. FLOYD
of Wythe. We do not say that something of the
kind may not become desirable, but we doubt much
whether any such law would accomplish the object
proposed NAPOLEON once tried The experiment Of
non-intercourse with England, and the operation of
the system is thus related by recent writer in the
Monthly Magazine:
Nothing could be srcter than his laws on this subject
and nothing annoyed him than 10 find them innged.
In spite, however of this, he could not take walk in the
morning, or talk TO lady in the salon Of his wife in the
evening without being shocked and enraged by observing
that the whole female court with the empress at their head
dressed in English musns, cottuns and every kind
of article manufactured the other side of the water
The violent opposition which existed against this anti
national conduct rendered the pquant and the fash
ion became perfect MANIA that lady looked upon
fit to appear whose dress was not procured entirely from
ENGLAND
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

g A second meeting Of The citizens Of Hampshire
County was held at Romney on The 2Sh ul'. to en-
press the sentiments of the people in reference to The
Compromise. The action of the previous meeting
was repudialed and resolution adopted declaring
that there is no for resistance or secession on
the part of any Of the Southern States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

g. AT an adjourned meeting of the citizens of
Richmond on the 9Th inst, after addresses by Messrs
g. w. SUMMERS, of Kanawha, and A. r.. CApERToN
of Monroe, resolutions were adopted expressing the
opinion Of the meeting that The city should subscribe
one hundred thousand dollars, each, 10 the Central
Railroad, and the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad,
and requesting the Common Councils<e2ea ufhorize
polls TO be opened in order to ascerlai He wishes Of
the citizens. a.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

M. The vo,e in Texas on the Boundary Bill approaches
nHc, nearer To unanimity than expected Here
few additional returns gathered from Galveston papers
| I.stn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

Az ENrERPRIsING TowN.-The town OF Peters
luz IN her corporate capacity has subscribed $780,
ooo - the South Side Railroad, from Lynchburg to
,.o, nloee beside subscription of Sl5o,ooO by the
s;,;,sn, and loan of 100000 The population
Of the town, according TO the late census, Is laoo''
=, Increase Of S,427 over The population In ls4V'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13
Co. The Washington Republic, in audiug to the posture

W The Washington NtPuOIlc, Tn aIIudIg 70 TIE posture
of affairs in Boston, says:
"he citizens of Boston have not yet represented 10 the
President that there any obstruction offered to the
ton of the laws or that the officers of the Federal Govern
men are unable 10 discharge their dues has any judi
cia certificate that effect been granted is it snlici
pated that any such certificate will be authorized by
the facts. Any who magines that mob get the
better Of the authorities and The order loving citizens Of Bos
ton merely infatuated. The citizens of Boston pre-
serve their own peace and ORDER and will preseve them at
all "hazards and the last extremity )" but if the unfu-
nate exgency should in which they may need the aid
of President Fillmore 10 this end, will be given without
hesitation to the full extent of his constitutional powers"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

CHEAP PosTAGE.-A writeri in the National ntegencer
says the friends cheap postage determined to keep
the subject before Congress till the petition is granted. He
says:
We wish to be distinctly understood that by cheap pos
tage we
l. union rate of t,co cents prepaid on all letters weigh
ing half an
2. Newspapers one cent each to any part of the Union
8. Periodicals and pamphlets one cent an ounce.
A. Publishers allowed fifty per cent discount upon the
prepayment of postage and publishers Of periodicals
ioy the same privileges publishers of newspapers
o. radical reduction Of postage on Ocean, Oregvn, aud
California letters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

FaoM CALIroRNIA-The steamer Crescent City, from
Chagres via Kingston, has arrived New York with dates
from San Francisco the 9Th October. She brings
freight $500,000 in gold DUST
The late fire al San Francisco destroyed l25 buildings,
comprising several squares loss estimated at S3O0OOO-
Among the buildings destroyed The Pacific Hotel and
the Philadelphia House. The Court House saved with
difficulty.
Terrible accounts, it is stated have been received at San
Francisco from the overland emgrants who suffering
greatly for Of food by the cholera and by attacks Of
Indians 1t is estimated that there are twenty thousand
persons yet the plains beyond the desert Further sub
scrpons had been opened in San Francisco for their relief
n- correspondent of the Norfolk Beacon writing from
Richmond. says:
81 have been amusing myself with collecting The follow
ing acs relation 10 the composition of the Convention
alt appears there are l35 members, lbs Of whom
professional, viz
81 Editor; Doctors 95 Lawyers; 5 Merchan's Is
Farmers; 5 Clerks of Courts; Gentleman Collier; |
Millwrght; Saddler.
This speaks something in favor of education"
We are little curious know which of the So Hon.
Members enjoys the exclusive privilege Of being gentle
nau.-Richmond Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

THE CONVENTIONAL its session on Monday the
4th, the Convention by vote Of 70 TO 26, filled the
blank in the resolution relative TO the pay Of the Sec
rotary with $50. Mr.. FEReusoN offered resolu-
ton insructing the Committee on the Legislative
Department to enquire into The expediency of remov-
ing The seat Of Government TO the City of Norfolk
The motion 10 print was rejected, and the resolution
was ordered to lie on The table, The subject of re-
porting and publishing the debates and proceedings
of the Convention, discussed al some length, and
finally settled by the adoption of the following reso-
luton offered by Mr.. ScoTT, of Fauquier:
Resolved That the Clerk Of this Convention under the
direction Of the President, contract with some competent
and responsible reporter to furnish full reports of the pro-
ceedngs and debates of this Convention reservng the
Convention the right at any time to amend the contract in
the reporting shall be satisfactorily performed and
requiring such reporters to afford facilities Editors of
newspapers the City Of Richmond for copying the re-
ports and further, to receive propositions from the jour
mails Of this city for the publication of the same reports in
their journals.
After the transaction ofsome other business the Chair
pronounced the Convention adjourned until IL ocl'k
on the first Monday in January next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

rs. The Winchester and Potomac Railroad. according
to The annual report just published, is in prosperous con-
don The revenue for the year ending 3Olh September
shows an increase over preceding both in
pora,ion and travel. semi annual dividend of six per
cent was paid the Stockholders on The LIST OF May last
and the Board have declared dividend OF SIX per cent?
psyabls on snd after the lst November instant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

LIFE INsURANcE.-We invite attention TO the adj
vertisement of the Life Insurance Company. We are
assured that it is of the largest and best nstitu
tons in the country and that it has secured the con-
6dence and patronage of a large number in this State
We do not profess TO be well informed on the sub
iect of Life Insurance, but from wha. have heard
of its beneficial tendency, are disposed to regard it
with much favor 1t is now reduced to the prncl-
Piles of science, being based upon the law OF the
average duration of life ii is the best Of Savings
Baaks-a small amount invested annually by the in
sured, secures comfortable independence 10 his fam
lily after his death and relieves his mind while living
from the painful apprehension that they to be left
dependent upon the world The person insured be-
comes stakeholder, participating in the management
and profits Of the concern.
We recommend it 10 those disposed 10 avail them
selves of its promised benefits. 1t should command
the particular attention of persons holding public Of
fees, professional men and merchants Messrs. KIN
NEY s Trout will furnish all necessary information
and obtain policies for those becoming members.
Or The Philadelphia "Chrs,ian Observer" referring TO
the Fugitive Law says:
The new law is such as MANY Al The North would ap-
prove But the people the great majority will sustain il
and secure 10 the South the restoration Of The fuoi,ye in
accordance with the requsion Of The Constitution The
Northern nullifers are few 10 number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

"BorANY BAY" IN NORTH AMERIcA.--It is intimated
by the London Daily News, that the British Government
will probably make purchase of The Island of Aucor in
the Gulf of ST. Lawrence with the design of establishing
upon il colony of convics to The purpose Of the
United Kinadnm and Of tho Pri"oeo The island 10 fro"
90 to 100 miles long and 90 IS miles in width, unnhab
tied situated at the mouth of the river ST. Lawrence and
regarded as dangerous obstacle navigation In the
project above referred is carried out sad the British
Government will habor there by convict labor,
in order to render it attractive shipping Another motive
to the enterprise, the ceapness Of transporting convcts
to the island as compared with The cost Of conveying them
To Van Dieman's Land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

Ms The Boston papers making merry over the report
since shown to be incorrect that troops had been ordered
Boston to que The rebellion there They can scarcely be-
eve that the exaggerated reports which correspondents
through the telegraph the most exclabe OF all correspond
en,s, have made would be believed at Washington The
Boston Traveller referring 10 the matter says;
We should like to see five or six hundred of the hest
,roo,s in the United States army together and have pos
sibe objection the concentration of these troops IN s"n
Harber if the President Judges proper but the idea that
such measure is necessary 10 enforce the laws OF the
United States in Boston is, in our view, simply ridiculous
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

o. The remains of General Zachary Taylor late Pesi
dent of the United States, reached Louisville, Kentucky
their final resting place, Friday week. on the steamboat
Navigator. The firing of gun announced the approach
Of the boat which was followed by the telling Of bells and
other demonstrations of mourning. Hundreds Of persuus
werded their way the landings, which dense
" crowded. as the decks of the various boats port
The authorities the military, the remen, and citizens in
carriages horseback and foot marched in procession
the landing preceded by The Mayor and Governor Crit
tenden. The Governor made few eoquen, remarks, APP
proprae the solemn occasion and 10 the memory of the
iIustrous dead which only audible 10 those close to
him. The coffin then placed on hearse, drawn by
four black horses and the funeral cavacade, about six
squares long, moved on. The windows and pavements
and through which the procession passed dense
ly crowded with people. The during the passage OF
the solemn pageant were closed The body finally
inferred in the family 5uryng ground miles from the
city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13
YAaxEE WONRx.

The Ladies, Heaven bless ,hen forever Where
ever found or however behaving-whether gallopng
past us like plumet hussars; gracing Fancy Ball
in the costume of Madame Pompadours; haraugung
an Abolition Convention, or hummng sweet lullabies
at the cradle-side, we cannot help saying, Heaven
bless them forever But as they are now contend
ing for the most enlarged liberty, we will take the
liberty of suggesting that the last position mentioned
is that in which their virtues are the most beautiful
and their charms the most triumphant. Neverhe-
less we respect every emotion that futters in their
little bosoms, and only wonder at the extreme con-
descension manifested by them in welcoming to those
bosoms (moray speaking) thesweating, filthy, odor-
ferrous runaway negroes from the South. We think
a vast amount Of precious female sympathy is thus
wasted all over the North, upon these unfaihul re-
fugees many of whom have left their ,ciues and chill
d,sn to the tender mercies Of those masters they are
unwilling to serve.
Now there is class of fugives, who, in our judg.
ment, are much better entitled to the compassion and
timely aid Of these ministering angels. We refer te
those unfortunate beings commonly called old bache
Tors, who hablually fly the only being capable O.
making them happy, and from the only spo, that car
properly claim the name Of home, Slaves to mis-
cradle selfshness they continue to endure bondage
which almost every negro scorn,. Women Of New
England have you no tears and prayers no towr
meetings and Conventions, for these hapless wretch
es of your own color? Must all your resolutions o
coincidence, and all your harangues be recorded fo
the sooty-faced refugees from the bonds of matrimo
ny and the ties of nature? Oh! spare few drop:
of your angelic mercy for the "poor old bachelor
We see clearly by the signs of the times that no
only WeSt,card but Woman-,card the star of empire
holds its way. The dominion of arms is rapidly
giving way TO the dominion of charms, and the sworc
in its process of nansmutation into poughshare, il
destined, intermediary, to assume the form of {
broomstick This is the manifest course Of destiny
We must submit like philosophers to supremacy
which Nature has ordained but TO the last we vii
respectfully insist upon the claim Of the srhite OLD
bachelor to those favors which their fair hands dis
pense, over the sootylaced representatives OF conu
gal in6deity who so often perfume their presence
and appeal to their sympathies. Even lap-dogs have
right to be jealous in view of such misplaced par
TALLY; not that we would rank the poor negro be-
low them in the moral or intellectual scale, but wher
ladies are dotngy fond, some regard should be pait
to the personnel of the favorite; to the nealness Of hi:
habits and the elegance Of his attire. We must think
the female morasls of Yankeedom have somewha
departed from the standard of pure taste, and sub
jeced their undoubted prerogalve IN that department
to lie hazard of criticism
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13

The CuLp1pER MoB-We learn that the Grand Jury
for the County of Cupeper, Monday last, refused
to take any action against the murdeers Of GraysOn,
though ten or twelve witnesses appeared before them and
proved the murder and made known henames OF the per-
peators They alresed their high respect for the majesy
of The law and for the ssemn obligations OF their oalhs, by
presenting certain Mr. A. for vending spiruous IL
ouors to be drank where sod without license. The "high
er law docrne may be considered settled in Gull
pepper, who has established for herself new judicial sys
em high court of appeals consisting Of some hundred
and fifty Judges who like the king can do no wrong and
whose will must henceor'h be acknowledged as The SUI
nreme law of the fredericksburg Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-11-13
FRoM EunopE-The British steamer .afica hasnrrivee

From EURopE-The British steamer africa hasarive
at New York from Liverpool, with dates the Goth u
tmo
The cotton market quiet, though there a Sigh
advance the previous weeks quotations. Breadsufl
were dull, without any change in prices.
The Telegraph report presents feature in The at
fairs of Great Britain, France, other parts Of Europe
The extension by The National Assembly of the of Of
flee ofthe President of the French Republic four year
is said to be deemed certain.
Advces from Hesse Cassel to the goth October state iha
change had taken place in The affairs The Electorate
The official list Of The loss sustained by the Hosein arm
before Fredrichsad the 2Sth September and 9Th Oct
shows that hundred officers and have been place
hurs de combat The authorities were busily engaged il
reunitng their forces, and preparing the army fur wine
quarters.
Late accounts from China represent that an nsnrreco
had broken out in the southern Provinces having for lis oh
ject the overthrow of the young Emperor.
&c The Hon. Reverdy Johnson who is one of the coun
sci the heirs at law of the late John NIcDonngh has lief
Baltimore for New Orleans 10 attend to the interest Of hi
clients lie is said to haveho doubt Of being able to Sc
aside the will.
Speaking of The property of the deceased millionaire, III
New Orleans Delta, sayss:,
To give some idea of the exfh, of suburban property
I'VE squares in ii,
Of Livandas eleven squares in The of the Srcon
Municipality. al the foot Of Puydas street, and 10000 lot
in the rear Of the First and Third Municipalities He ais
owns the whole of the town OF McDonngh opposite lh
city, which laid Out into squares and lots This is par
of his suburban property Ia addition 10 his he has pro
ducve property the city which yields annual revenu
of 100000. He owns too, large Tracts of valuable Lane
every parish il the State say nothing ofimmense pos
sessions in the adjoining States.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-03-05
"A GAR ed.

ME subscribers, referring to the above notice. beg leave
to call the attention of their a.d the public
TO the very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS offered
at their WARE HOUSE. Nos. 1853 and 40 MAIN STeEET
Having formed the above coparnershp, after long ac-
quantace with the wants of RETAIL TRADE in Worcester
county, possessing ample facilities for the transaction of
telr LARGE ard INCREASING BUsINEss,-purchasing their
domestic Goods directly from Manufacturers their Agents
ana eller importing their Foreign Goods buying Auc-
oh III large quantltles,they believe themselves qualified
10 oHer most OF their Goods RETAIL LESS than
'he usual WHOLESALE PRICES and they pledge them
selves that under circumstances will they be udersod
by any Establishment in the United States
Feb2h DIV HENRY H. CHAMBERLAIN & Co
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-03-05
9G(gClaor.S7 E1aSflEasEQ.

| 4 ARRANGEMENTS have been made for holding Teach
ers Institute in the town of STERLING, in the County
of Worcester, to commence on MONDAY the eleventh dai
Of March, at 10 O'Clock NJ, and continue until the
afternoon of Saturday. of the same week.
The following Regulations are to be observed
All applicants must present themselves pnncually
the time specified for the meeting
2 The Institute designed for those who Teachers in
Public Schools in Massachusetts, who have a reasonable
prospect of becoming such within year from the when
such Institute shall be held
B. Each applicant must provided with Bible Pen
Ink and Paper, Slate and Pencil Geography and Atlas, the
Reading Book generally used by the highest class
the Schools of the neghborhood where he resides (and
would be well to bring than kind) Dictionary and
u blank book for taking notes.
The expense oLstructiOn, lectures, roOm lights, &c. is
betrayed by the Commonwealth and the supervision and
of the Institute placed by the Board of Ed
ucation in the hands ofits Secretary.
School Committees, and all the friends of Common
Schools respectfully and earnestly requested render
sh aid to them proper and just, facilitate
the attendance of the members of the Institute.
BARNAS SEARS, Secretary
Boston, Feb H. 1850 of the Board of Education
1Persons wishing to board, receive further
formation, will please apply to Rev. T. T. ALLEN Sterling
Feb 20. w3tdiw
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-03-05
Particular YoaEcc.

kER. T. A. CLARK Qate CLARK & SANFORD respectrlv
WI acquains his friends and the customersof the late firm
that he has bought Mr. Sanfords interest the Old Stand
NO. MERCHANTS ROW. where he will continue to
keep the best assortment of Goods in his line found
the State The Ladies will always find this the best place
to supply themselves with HOSIERY, GLOVES, AND
THREAD STORE ARTICLES AT THE LOWEST Prices
FOR BEST GooDs.
The continuance of the patronage literally bestowed
upon the late firm is respectfully solicited for the subscriber
who pledges himself to his best endeavors to merit it,
Jan 26. d6twf T. A. CLARK, 4 Autl;llsR
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-03-05
This Express connects at Groton Junction with
BigeloNY2s Great Northern EXnIeSs. :.
Upton, Grafton, N. e. Village, and

W OfcesteT EKpFeSs'
.SNsEA TTNI E subscriber has commenced ruHnin
4%gs7TsSrMA l. Stage and from Upton daily
Hs-a1zssE@ Sundays excepted) to connect with tht
line between Worcester and Grafton leaving Upton Ilote
At 81 M, and returning will leave the General Stage
Office, Worcester al 5 P. n.
The Grafton and Forester Stage Will run twice day
eaving Worcester at 10 An. and Pm. Leave Grafton
1t 4. NJ. and p NJ.
Books lept a the 81 alton Hotel at L. NJ Smiths Pos
Office NJ Village, and in Worcester, at the Genera
Stage Office frs door North of the American Temperance
House.
/, very necessary that all Express Business should bO
accompanied with written orders and signed personally
hat il may e done with correctness.
Sept H. dwtf TYLER HARRINGTON.