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Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-03-27
VICE PRESIDENT.


assume his new post, the 9th ult on his way he
passed through Philadelphia, where the follow
ing correspondence took place between the vice
president elect and a committee of the citizens
OF that place. 1t may be interesting to those
who value the opinions of men that never
change.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 40, 1893.
SIR: Entertaining the same sentiments Of
respect for your talents and patriotism as
statesman and republican, as the great body
of the people of the United States, by whose
suffrages YOU have recently been elevated to
the second offi'e Of the republic, the under
signed, on behalf Of their fellow citizens, EN-.
brace this opportunity of your presence in the
second city Of the Union, of inviting you to
partake Of public dinner, in which they, in
common with many of their political friends,
would gladly join.
The situation of the country is so pecul;a,
at this moment, that public men, whose senti-
ments are known to be in favor of moderate
but firm measures to meet the present crisis
deserve and ought to receive the countenance
Of those who have only at heart the god of
their country The Democracy of Pennsyl-
vania, have from the commencement of the
government, always shown themselves firm for
those principles and measures which will pre-.
serve the Union, as we'll as the rights of the
States, the prosperity of the country, and the
advancement Of civil liberty. In this senti-
ment, they unite with their brethren throughout
the country, by whose snffrages YOU have been
called to give your aid and support to the mea =
sures Of tho present Chief now at the head of
The Government.
Believing that the confidence of the country
has not been misplaced, in elevating you to the
high Office, the duties of which you will shortly
assume, and that the wise measures of the Pre-
si1ent will always receive your firm support,
thew beg to assure you of their esteem for your
character as statesman, and respect for your
private worth as a citizen.
With sentiments of high consideration, we
have the honor to be your friends and fellow
citizens.
To Hon MARTIN VAN buren,
Messrs. Robert Patterson, Samuel Rad
ger, James Page, Joseph Worrel, William
Stewart, Thomas Cave, Robert d. Dodson
VIM. j. Leiper, Christian Kneass, Frederick
Ssoevcr. Jno. NJ Barclay, c. Hickman, T.
w. L. freeman.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-03-27
Wednesday, March 81, 1888.

" We are requested to give notice that "PRo
TRAcTED MEETING" will be held in this place, CON-
mencing on the Friday before the second Sunday in
April, at which Elder J. M. Peck, Lemon Craig, -
Henry, and Others are expected to attend
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-03-27

The last Telegraph is in mourning for the passage
Of the "bloody bill,' as he calls it, by the hon. Sem
ators who made Mr.. Green public printer. There is
not much in its composition, that should siye it ex.
elusive claims above other bills to enforce law and
punish offenders, to such a name. II is perfectly
harmless in ITSELF and will remain dead and blood
less as the leaves of the statute book till violations
of law aid order by such men as Mr.. Green, and
sprts more frantic than he shallrouse it to action
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-03-27
From the Globe.

IFUlD OlObc
Messrs. Grundy Of the Senate, Speight and
Hubbard of the House of Representatives
The committee appointed by the two Houses OF
Gong ress, to wait OIL the President and Vice
President elect, called on Mr.. Wan Buren,
since his arrival in the city, in discharge of
the duty assigned them.
Mr.. Speight, the Chairman, addressing the
Vice President, said
Mr.. VAN buren,:
As the organ of the JOINT committee of
both Houses of Congress, have the honor to
inform you that on the 18th instant the votes
given by the several states for Vice President
of the United States, for your years, from and
after the fourth of March next, was canvassed
in the House of Representatives agreeably to
the provisions of The Constitution, when il was
found that YOU were daily elected, having re-
ceived a majority of the whole number Of votes.
This spontaneous expression Of the confidence
which your fellow citizens repose in you by
calling you to fulfil the second Office within
heir gift, is a sufficient guarantee on their
part. If the estimation which they place in
your m ,ral worth and capacity, to discharge
the duties incident to the station to which they
have called YOU.
Mr.. Van Buren, replied:
GESrLEMEN:-Yo are authorized to an
nounce my acceptance of the office oil Vice
President of the United States.
l cannot refrain from Selling this occasion
to express my deep and grateful sense of the
honor conferred UPON me by my fellow CHI
zens, and my determination that no exertons
shall be spared to render myself worthy of the
generous confidence they have reposed in me-
beg you gentlemen to accept my thanks
for the friendly manner in which you have
been pleased to discharge the duty assigned to
you.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-03-27

We have received from hon. J. M. Robinson !
copy Of letter from the proper officer, prescribin
the mode of substantiatng claim under the law pro
vding indemnity for the loss of horses &cn the from
tier Il arrived too late for insertion this week
it shall be inserted in our next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23

1As Prssidewss Ts~.--From publication
In the Pennsy lvanian, which may 30 regarded
- coming from the Globe itself, the follow
Ing Information Is derived. The National In
tenigeneer srranges the following heads:
1. Tho President Of the United States is not
in ~ good health a. usual but not 90 indispos-
cd rs not to be able 10 travel.
2. He will leave Washington city on his
Eastern tour about this day week.
). Mr.. AeLane, now Secretary Of the
Treasury h 10 receive the appointment OF Sc
cretary Of state, when Mr.. Livingston retires
from that Office.
4. Mr.. w. J. Duane, (son Of Col. VIM.
Duane, y will succeedAfr. McLane in the Trca-
sury Department
3. Mr.. Secretary Woodbury. and Mr.. Sc
cretary Duane will remain in charge Of affairs
at the seat of tho Government during the alb
senec Of the President.
q. Mr.. Van Buren, is 20 accompany the Pre-
sident in his tour through New England.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23

LATE PROM EUROPE.

The ship Charlsnagnc, at New York from
Havre, brings papers tothe 9Th April, and the
ship William Byrnes, also at New York from
Liverpool, brings London journals Of the 80
and Liverpool of the 4th Of the same month
The Pacha Of Egypt has refused TO make
peace with Turkey on the terms proposed b.
the French Ambassador at Constantinople.
The protested draft drawn by the Secret a
~ OF the Treasury on the French Govern.
ment came back in the Charlie msgnc.
In the House Of Commons, April2 ,, a clause
was introduced into the Mutiny Bill, then un
der discussion, abolishing Aogging in the army
except for open mutiny, thieviug, and drunk
enness on guard. The vote was ISL TO IiO
majority IL. The announcement Of the mum
bers was attended with loud cheering.
The subscriptions in Paris i'm behalf Of the
ex-Niiuister Lafi,te, amounted, so far, TO a
bout 3O0, 600 francs.
Prince Talieyrand Is as lively rs bird
driving in all directions and giving Lor,
Palmerston no peace John Bull.
In our harmonious Cabinet, the Lord Chan
cellor, the Duke Of Richmond, Mr.. Stanley
and Sir ,. Graham are understood TO TAX,
one side Lords Grey, Althorpc, and J. Rus
sell, the other side. Lord Palmerston incline.
towards the strongest, rs n matter Of course
Lord Godcrich has nothing to say Lord IIol
land does not interfere, and Lord Carlisle il
not consulted Albion.
Several petitions were presented in Oh,
House Of Lords on the Ist ult. praying 70,
better observance Of the Sabbath. Scyera
petitions were also presented, pra ying for The
abolition Of slavery in the West Indies. Lord
Grey expressed wish that emancipation
should be as speedy as il could be rendered
safe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23
VERY LATE rRoM SMYRNA.

The fast sailing BRIG James Ramsay. can.
tain Gunby, arrived at this port on SATURDAY.
10 the remarkably short run Of only forty-one
days from Smyrna, whence ahe sailed on the
9Th April Her passage from OF Gibraltar
TO this port was made ia twenty-five DAYS. =
The accounts FROM smyrna By this arrival
arc one month later than before received
The authority Of the Turkish Government.
which, will be recolleeted, was for shori
time suspended IN consequence Of the prc.
sence Of an Egyptian armed force ,--was now
regularly maintained al smyrna and peace
between the Porte ard the Pacha Of Frvp,
was confidently looked for, through the mt :.
yention Of the allied powers. This opinion
y eorroborated by the follow Jog extracts ol
letters from the best Informed sourees,
ssSasA, aPsn g.
I'VE arr waiting with great apxistv for
iurther adyiees from Consiantinopls. Peace
must BE- near ~ hsnd-at least every Thin,
eoneurs ~ inducing this belief"
Erirssi er saothsr Ltier, sane dais.
Our last adyices from ConslaDtisople to
JVth UT. give hope that the great exsrt,on,
making BY The Ambassadors there will yery
soon result N peace. when tbn desirable
event takes place. We shall no doubt have
yer animated business here
Just previous b the sailing Of lbs James
Aamaay, u was reported that the Russians
hea entered ConsiaHtinopis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23
THE PACIIA OF EGYPT.

k.I
As our public prints have, for the
last few years, contained 50 many &C.
counts Of the successes Of NJ che met Ali,
Pacha Of Egypt, have thought that
some notice Of this extraordinary man
would not DO unacceptable to your
readers.
Mehemet Ali, whose age is estima.
ted AZ "a, is 4 short, thick, fat man
his face, Notwithstanding the appen
dage OF an imposing beard, bears the
stamp OF benevolence and good nature,
though the incidents of his adventurous
hfe would seem to prove, that he DOS
sesses neither the one nor the other OF
shese virtues. He is perfectly plain in
his manners aud dress, and admits
freely into his presence the European
ConsuIs and merchants who reside at
his Court. lie is by no means aus.
tere to his dependents, but exacts from
them the most unqualified Difference.
When ut Alexandria, he devotes
the whole day to business. After the
usual hour Of audience, which is AZ 8
IN the morning, he inspects the naval
arsenal and the ships under equipment,
examining every department in person,
encouraging and rewarding the dill
gent, and Furnishing the idle. He dines
ut noon, and sometimes INDUCES in a
short nap after dinner, and then re-
sames the business Of the day. Ats
o'clock in the evening, the male mem.
Ders OF the household are assembled 70
perform their evening devotions in the
great Hall Of the Palace, to witness
which, strangers are without hesitation
admitted. When the prayers are end.
cd, the Pacha receives in his splendid
saloon those foreign officers and con.
suis. who may feel disposed TO con.
verse freely with him, unrestrained by
the forms Of etiquette and ceremony.
With these no is perfectly familiar,
putting to all strangers who approach
him various questions relating 10 the
government, commerce, agriculture,
military and naval affairs, Of their re.
epeetlve countries. BY such means he
has acquired much Information, which
hei enabled to retain by the aid of a
most tenaeious memory. He can nei.
shsr read nor write and vet there il
not . more accurate diplomatist living.
Mshemet Ali 10 an admirable horse.
man and possessing a. he does the
most reckless bravery, he has recently
been known to cay, that when mount.
Cd On enc Of his favOrite Arabians, he
oonsldeFs himself still q match for a
doLsn Turks. Although several m.
successful attempts have been made
by various means TO get rid Of this dan.
gerons and powerful enemy of the In
Pe'isi Sultan, he appears entirely free
from that nervous fear Of assassin ton.
% generally noticed in persons who,
Ike him. have been elevated to SINH.
Jar stations, amidst revolution and
hlOodshsd, Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23
Frcm be- Riehmond Irlir.

Messrs. Ejitors.-I wish TO call the atten-
ton Of the militia officers OF Virginia, particu-
larry Commandments Of Companies, to the very
convenient little work Just issued from the
press Of Mr.. Tho's W.. White OF this city. IL
:" 'hort system ef company dTiii, By sn officer
Of the 69h RegiHeSf,' and contains every
thing, siSsPiifsd, that Commanding Officer of
Company may wish. The Compiler takes
the men on the ground, FERNS the C0ss2ang,
goes through the faeings, the steps, the firing,
the loading, &c. SC. and then winds up WITH
one HUNDRED and ihirfy evolutions, with this
words Of command, and explanations, ali so
plain and simple, a. to be easily understood
" - only necessary Tor The Captain, previous
10 going on The field, 90 look or this Iule
Work fifteen or twenty minutes, and he can
muster his men two hours. take pleasure
10 calling the attention &C my brother Officers
20 II. II may be had Of the Bookseller of The
chy' A CAPTAIN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23

Wstey IN the DssTi--Two persons who I'M
oerstood the business Of boring for water.
were lately taken TO Egypt by Mr.. Boges, the
consul at Cairo. They were employed under
me patronage Of the Pacha, TO bore for water
10 the Desert about thirty feet from the
surface, says The Repertory Of Patent InVen-
tons, they found q stratum OF limestone
when they got through that, an abundant sup.
ply OF water was procured. We believe the
experiment. has succeeded In every place
Nhere u has been made. The water IA soft
snd pure" IN the Desert Of Suez tank has
seen made, Of 1000 cubic feet contents. and
several Others are building.
question worthy Of philosophical
s,obsoeTatloo' what may be the effect Of this
discovery on the civilization az re,ns -
hrbia--ths increase Of population. ana ,he
advantages derived BY dat commerce ~
which the barren and arid desert. have n,e,
ssntsd % many obstacles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23

The Petersburg Times, in concluding an ac-
count OF the New MA1et Races, says
On Thursday the Jockey Club dined to
gether, and were honored with the presenc c
of John Randolph Of Roanoke, who on the
previous day had been elected an honorary
member. After the removal OF the cloth.
the President Of the Club gave as toast -
"Our distinguished guest-A speedy restora.
ton to health" MIR. Randolph replied 10
the compliment in his singular discursiye and
eloquent style. His speech was plentifuIly
seasoned with appropriate anecdote, biting
sarcasm, high compliment, and bold denunci-
alton. Whilst Chief Justice Marshall. b. w.
Leigh, Ar. Macon, and other distinguished
individuals, received the tribute Of his high
wrought praise, Daniel Webster and the Edi-
tor Of the Richmond Enquirer were complete
ly "rowed up Salt River" As we took no
notes, we cannot undertake to give even an
outline ofthis extraordinary speech-marked
as II evidently was, with all the briIIiancy,
strength, and originality, OF Mr. r. IS best DAYS.
His health was still so feeble as TO compel
him to address the company from his seat.
lie concluded by paying a mcrited eulogy TO
the character and talents Of b. w. Leigh, and
offered the following toast, which was rcceiy-
ed with general applause
"BESJAAN WATKINS LEIGH for the next
President Of the United States; and JoHN
MARSHALL Chief Justice thereof"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23
witl,Aus-ponr.funN NAV Ia

"HLiAhs-PohE, Nd NAV II.
The Potomac is now in fine nayigable or
der, and great quantities of Lumber, Coal,
Wheat, Flour, and other articles that hayo
been detained above by the low state Of tho
streams, have found their way to this and tho
markets below. The quantity Of Wheat
brought to marke. by this channel, is unex-
pectedly large, circumstance TO which our
milers viii not object, as the domestic sup
ply IS nearly exhausted.
Fire'-Ne regret 20 learn that the Saw
mall Of Messrs. Van Lears, situated on tho
Conococheaguc, near this town, was eonsum-
ed on Tuesday morning last by FIRE. The
flames were discovered about an hour before
dawn, and had then gained such an ascendan-
ey as to render all the efforts that were made
to save il friIitiess. Nothing was rescued
from destruction, but the fore-bay The loss
Is estimated at $500. II is not known how
the Gre originated. The mill had reesntly
undergone thorough repair Banner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23
LATER FROM ENGLAND.

The packet ship Monongahela, at Philadel-
phia, brings Liverpool papers to the 5th, and
London 10 the 9Th April. The New York
Commercial contains extracts from London
papers to the Attn April, received by the Bri.
tish packet Lady Ogic, at Boston.
.Nsic Ihinisfers.-lt will be perceived from
the extracts from the Court Newsman, y
that the change in the British Ministry wa.
more. extensive than was expected or intima.
ted in our last adyices.
From the Court .Ne.rsman
THE kIsc's LEvEE, Sxc.-Soon. after one
O'Clock yesterday, his Majesty, attended b,
Sir Herbert To ylor, arrived at ST. James from
his palace at Windsor.
The RI Hon. T.. J. Stanley was presented
and kissed hands, upon his being appoint
ed Secretary of State for the War Depart
ment and the Colonies, and received the seal,
Of Office, they having been resigned by Wis
count Goderich.
Sir John Cam Hobhouse was presented and
kissed hands, upon his being Apo in,ed Secre-
~ Of State for ireland.
Mr.. Ellicc was presented and kissed hands,
on being appointed Secretary at War.
Yiscount Goderich was presented and kissed
hands on his being appointed the Lord Privy
Seal, and received the seals OF Office, they
having been resigned by the Earl Of Durham.
His Majesty then held Privy Council, at
which Lord Stuart de- Rothsay was sworn n
Privy Councillor, rs was also Sir Charles
Bagot.
Mr.. Ellice was introduced and sworn in
Privy Councillor, and took his seat al the
Board accordingly.
Viscount Goderich was sworn into Office as
Lord Privy Seal.
Mr.. Stanly was sworn into Office rs Secre-
tary Of State for the Colonial Department.
The Entree Levee was attended by
The Russian and French Ambassadors, the
Bavarian, Prussian, Swedish, Wirtemburg,
Mexican, Hanoyerian, Belgian, Saxon and
Dutch Ministers; the Sandman, United States
and Turkish Charges d'AGaires, &c.
The British House Of Commons adjourned
on the 9Th to meet again on the 18th April for
the Easter holidays.
Lord Althorpe had been extremely indis-
posed, but was recovering.
The sgents Of Don Miguel had succeeded
in obtaining in London 1fI0O, 900 for him by
way Of loan. This looks bad for Don Pedro
There Is nothing of great moment from
OpOrto. A Lisbon mail had arrived, which
sailed on the 25th Of March, BY this convey
ance Lisbon papers Of that date were receiv-
ed, containing the official account Of the at
tack on the Pedroites on the 18th, which
states that they fought Jill night, after which
the General thought proper TO order the
troops to return to the encampment
The case Of the Duchess Of Berry continu-
ed to excite much attention in Paris One
report announces her death, but this was soon
contradicted. -Four ply sicians had been sum
moned TO attend, and the hour Of her delivery
was said TO be at hand.
Taykey.-Private letters were received al
Brussels, on the ID April, from Vienna. an
bouncing 1t as certain that 5000 Russians had
disembarked near Constantinople as no
dates are given, we are left TO conjecture as
~ the authenticity Of the report.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23
MEETING AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

At q meeting Of the citizens Of SheEherl>
town, convened on wednesday the 18th "a,
Of May, 1893, for the purpose Of taking n.s5
surcs 10 raise q contribution for the relief Of
the sufferers by tho late fire at Cumberlan4
Col. CHAnLks HARPKa was called to the
Chair, and HEsRr BERRr was appointed Sc
cretary.
The object Of the meeting having been e,
planned, = committee composed Of the Re-,
Francis A. McNeill, John T. Coolsus, and the
Rev. William Monroe, was appointed 10 pre-
pare resolutions, and plan for eiiectng the
objects of the meeting, who reported the o.
lowing preamble end resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAs, il has pleased Almighty God ,n
visit the citizens Of Cumberland with m al
flictive dspensatton Of his righteous Prov
dencc, by suffering them to be, rs In a mo-
ment, deprived Of their habiiations and other
substance, by the destructive element Of FIRE
leaving many OF them AZ once without the
common necessarics Of life, and destitute Of
all means of administering 20 their own want.
or 10 the wants Of those dependent upon
thcm--we ackno~l ledge the obligation tina,
rests upon us rs members Of tho human fam-
ly, 10 offer aid and comfort TO those who ara
ia distress and want; and feel IL 10 be both
our duty and our privilege, to extend the
hand Of charity to those who have been 50
gricvously afflicted; therefore,
Resoired, That we deeply sympathise with
the unfortunate sufferers, and will use our
best exertions to furnish aid to them from
our town and neighborhood.
Rssoirsd, That Benjamin T. Towner, NJ
man T.. Turner, John wysong, Milton J.
Brown, Francis A. Mcneil, William Mon
roe, John T. Cookus George Reynolds, Col
Edward Lucas, and Conrad Bilmyer, be APP
pointed a committee 10 obtain and collect
subscriptions, who will pay the amount cob
lected by them, TO the committee hereinafter
appointed, on or before the 10th day Of Juno
next.
Rssolred, That the Rev. Francis A.McNeill,
John Mo,ter aad Benjamin r. Towner, b.
appointed To receive the amount of such sub
scriptIons, and 10 correspond with, and paw
the amount 50 collected, TO any person au-
thorised by the citizens Of Cumberland 20 re-
ceive the same.
On motion,
Resoirsd, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing be signed by the chairman and secretary,
and published in the Charlestown Free Press.
And the meeting then adjourned.
CHARLES HARPER, Prest.
III. BERRy, See'y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23

Sir .4yehy.-Tbis famous horse has cleared
for his proprietor, independent OH achieve
ments on the turf $40, 900. lie " still living,
but "a the extremity Of old age, Gan the 3Oth
OF 5lsi year, His vigof is extinct. SIC has
not she'd his hair for several years. and 4,
has grown 10 the length Of two or three inch
-. gentleman who has lately seen him,
says That Of ell animals be u the worst look
ing and would be last taken for the most esls-
brated horse OF the age. Hs owner treats him
with all possible kindness, a. II would Be IN
Pardonable indeed Il be DID not. Provcnder
without stint. ~ rack and mAngsr, add a soft
and deiicate bed, proclaim the Proprietor's
gratitude. The door Is Iqft open 10 allow kis
erosa and ingress ~ pleasure, but Il Is OBJ
served that Archy only eomes out 10 drink.
and having done 80, Immediately returns 20
the stable. Exeeps those Of the 6nny tribe
u is eonjcctured that Sir Archy's posisrisy
oui-nunbsrs that Of any living animal.
Riehaosd HAig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-23
GRAYsON HIRcrIn~

~ Cessreas-Joha %. FsI,on $50. Col. W.
nyas' &Sa Ruiton's rnsiority h the Is~ri.f.
Hsifse IF kl~&eyafes Lewis fissl AS a a.
Csuasei l4s, Willisn Lindsey IsT. - 49,
mses vithdEev sf,sr De. Lsdsey declared 49,
IN aeFuiinizing he polls n Lee ssu,,y. a A..
essn sso.Tiaiued ihei AZ. JosepA Iva ~, -,
80 ~. J7Ftiy % three votes Nv. Duf
polls beng yuFged F''' " w