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To n. BIDDLE, Esq
President IF the U. s. Bank, Philadelphia.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES,
July 1lth, 1884.

GENrLEMEN-I have had the honor to receive
your letter of the 10th instant, which was imme-
diately submitted to the Board of Directors,
from whom it could not fail 10 receive the res
pectful consideration due to the signers oft.
The general subject of which it treats has, as
you may naturally suppose, engaged the early
and anxions attention of the Directors. For
some months past, the principal object of their
measures has been to providefOr the safety, and
to maintain the credit Of the Bank, at all ha-
yards. The restrictions upon its business, which
they were under the necessity OF imposing for
this purpose were as painful to the Board Of
Directors as the community; and they conf
IDENTIFY trusted that the National Legislature, if
il sanctioned the measures which rendered these
restraints necessary, would have provided 9TH
er means ofmitigating their inevitable pressure.
But the adjournment of Congress, without adopt
ing any measures, either ofredress to the Bank,
or of relief to the community, places both
the Bank and the country in new relation to
each other, and imposes upon the diminished
ability of the Bank an extraordinary demand
for its assistance. To that claim the Board of
Directors cannot be insensible. They feel that
the prosperity Of the Bank is completely iden.
titled with that of the country; and they deem
it not merely duty but a qualification to in
terpose, whenever the resources of the Bank
can be safely employed in the relief and sup
port of the great interests of the community
Accordingly, on the 9th ult, when II was per.
ceived that Congress was about 70 a1Jourh
without adopting any measures for the rellel OF
the country, the Board appointed con'hiieee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-17

Virginio Too Centuries Ags.-The colonial
ton of Virginia was commenced at jamestown
in May, 1907, by company of one hundred
persons.
In months the 100 dwindled to so, and soon
after to 3S.
In 1909 the colony had been increased by sue
cessve reinforcements to 500 souls.
Six months. afterwards it had dwindled to CO..
In 1911 the population had increased again to
200.
In 1922. when the number of settlers had be-
come still greater, 347 men, women, and chill
dren were destroyed by the Indians.
In 1924, to use the words of Chief Justice Mar
shall, "about E. so 900 sterling had been expend-
ed in planting the colony and more than 5000
persons had been sent from Europe to people it,
and yet, at the end of II years, the population
was reduced to 1900 persons"
Col. Crockett.-This distinguished member OF
Congress arrived in this place on Wednesday
night last. He remained at the Indian Queen
till about 10 the next morning During his short
stay, he received the visits Of large number of
our citizens, who were anxious to pay their re-
spects to man whom they believe to be an ho-
nest politician, ever ready to go ahead" where
duty and the interests Of his country may lead
him Wheeling Times.
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bert, Thomas Lee, Thomas Holloway, Aiexan-
der Crawford, Andrew Rotark, George Lud-
low, Francis lndelope, William Brocklngton,
Charles Halliday, James McDermott, Joseph
Reed, William Thompson, Patrick Riley, Ben
jamin C. Halstead, Stephen Lane, James Bur
rows, John Marsh, Thomas Dowd, John Arm
strong, Francis Hope.
Arthur and Edward Ellsworth, brothers, re,
siding "a Fulton street. were brought up ana
charged with having declared that they and
others had organized with an intent to destroy
the BrideweI during the night.
Those committed on Sunday morning. iol
riotous conduct on Saturday night, were John
Cappan, 400 Greenwich street, Samuel Good.
win, 1856 Broome street, Ezekiel Thatcher, 3ls
Hudson street. Timothy Donovan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-17

Disaster at Sea.-The schooner Phlandome
arrived this morning. On the 9th June, Hole
in the Wall bearing w. twenty miles distant,
spoke schooner Gideon Lee, Hall, from New
York for Mobile, in distress, having caught fire
by jar ofaquafortis bursting in the hold. Sent
the boat on board, broke open the matches and
the fre.-Neu York Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-17

From Nepark, ~ Further intelligence
from Newark confirms our statement of Satur-
dav. Chief Justice Hornbower addressed the
mob after the riot act had been read, which
had happy effect. We learn that further at
tempts were made last night, but the rioters were
dispersed before any injury had been done
~ Y Com.
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SIXTH BRIGADE N. Y. S. ARTILLERY.
BRIGADE Orders.

Brigade Orders.
New YoRE July II, 1884.
~ Pursuant to Division Orders of this day,
the Third Regiment of Artillery, under the
command ofCol. George P. Morris, will parade
this afternoon, at six O'Clock, for the purpose
Of sustaining the civil authorities in preserving
the peace of the city.
The troops of horse commanded by Captains
White and Philips, will assemble at the Bazaar
in Crosby street, and the infantry at the City
Hall; and Col Morris will report to the Mayor
at the City Hall.
BY order OF Brig. Gen. SANFORD,
LowNps, d. C..
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JOB PRINTING neatly executed at this Office
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TmRp REGIMENT N. Y. s. ARru1rRv

THIRD REGIMENT N. 7. s. ARTILLERY
Washington Greys.
REGIMENrAL ORpERs.-the foregoing orders
ere promulgated. The Regiment will parade
rs therein directed.
BY order of Col. MoRRrs,
c. c. BANr, Acting, Adjt
Rioters.-More than fifty persons were arrest
ed as being engaged in the different scenes of
riot on Friday night, and were brought before
the police magistrates on Saturday morning
There were many of them whose guilt was not
made sufficiently manifest for commitment
The following is list of those sent to Bride
well. to await .heT trial:-Robert Gibson, John
Wilson, Luke Williams, Isaac Soule, Peter Van
Loon. Thomas Kelly, James Moneypenny, ia
cob Wilson. Thomas Wood, Nicholas Eaery,
Joseph d. Allen, Michael Neclun, John Gilbert
Henry Townsend, Edward James, William Gil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-07-17

We are sorry to learn from the New York pa.
pers, that Mr.. Dickson, Representative in Con
gress from Ontario, in that State, declines be-
ing candidate for reelection. We admire his
character, and entertain high opinion of the
soundness of his judgment.-Na Lnteihgence,.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04
ADDRESS no THE pEOpI.r

We understand that the Minority Of the Legisla.
ture have prepared an address 10 the People of Vir-
gu'td-wbch VIII be forthwith put to Press. We
have seen only the first part Of M but if il be cur
req out IN the same spirit in which il is commenc-
Ell, we have no hesitation in saying, that il is n
powerful producfion.--It takes high ground in de-
fence of the Rights Of the States and tho Liberties
OF me People-upon oil the great questions of a
National Bank, n National Tariff, and Ngt;onol
System Of Internal improvements, &C., &c.-We
shall be compelled to divide it into Series of Nos
and will lay them before the People as soon MS pos
sible. We undertake to say that il will be highly
worthy Of their most attentive perusaI
We understand, also, that the agitation of the
waters has communicated itself to tie majority of
the Legislature-tbat they too have had meeting,
and are about organizing themselves for an address
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04
SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.

Mr. Key (he United States Attorney for this District
communicated to the Court the death of Henry Ashton
ESQ the Marshall OF the District of Columbia.
lie believed, he said, that the Court would desire to
pay respect to the memory Of officer who, he was
sure had always endeavoed TO discharge his duties here
IN manner acceptable to the Court, and becoming the
dgnned station which had placed him in up
OH this high tribunal; and who in his whole course IF
social and official duty, always manifested what he al
ways iei high sense OF honor, the wsrme,, beue
Violence WV
TO which Mr.. Chief Justice Marshall replied:
1.-The Court feel deeply and desire me TO express their
sincere regret Tor the loss Of this officer mark of
funeral tomorrow. ~
Adjourned ill ii o'clock to- morrow
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cate your oiei. wishes and expectations. beg leave 10
you. that my efforts and exerions wil on ali pro
per occasions be used Tor the purpose restraining and
rebuking deposition uonVested by the President"
or any other Executive officer Of this Government or
That OF Virginia, ITO e1tendhis official authority beyond
its Just and proper limits"
me Opinions and request Of the Virginia Legislature
are entitled to- and hare received my most
alteration. sincerely regret that I difEr With them
widely and iundsms nislly.
As Your letter aud their request officially written
and expressed, consider the proper mode and ui.e. 70
answer them 10 be in my Representative character and
on the hoor oi this House shall avail mys 1T Of the
first opportunity to do 30.
have the honor TO 6e,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
JNO. NJ. PATTON.
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ANDREW STEVENSON
To Gov j. FLOYD, Of Vbginio.
W sHINGToN.
House of Renre,

House 0 Representatives., FEB 25b, 1894 /
Sir! J have received your letter Of The 18th lust,
(pos marked The l9b purporfing to have been written
~ compliance with the request of The GenersI Assemble
oi ne commonwealth Of Virginia. and enclosing the reso-
nons Of TIA, body, which you describe "dsspproving
holding The public depodes from the Bank where ,bev
bad been placed by law"
You have thought proper add 10 the request contained
~ one OF these resolutions addressed the Represents.
yes OF the people OF Vrgnia IN this House. your own
hopes as TO certain objects to which you expect my eos
and exerions' TO be directed.
Protesting sgsiDst your official right, thus TO eommuni.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

TENHE Subscriber would respectfully inform tbe pyb.
N lie, that he has just entered upon an Ancion and
Commission. business, IN the Of Petersburg and
would thansUy attend 10 business, either In The Jobs Of
produce consigned to him Of property or mercsndse
except ardent spiriis) entrusted 10 his care
For the information Of the merchants Of Richmond he
would refer them TO Messrs. WIN. & J. C. Crane
His he would observe are very limited b,, he
hopes they will soon increase Pgnctuay and correct
ness shall be his motto. JOHN ID WIIIIaMs
Petersburg, Jan. 30. s4-wsvs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04
The Hon. JOHN FLorD. Governor Of ~ Va. A''oS'

49, wAsHiNGroN, II of r, Ft6. 26fh. 1884,
o"-i received Oh Friday last your letter OF the 18th
suop'ed oy the General Assembly, sdisappoving," as
you say the recent OF the Preside mt in ps
ana withholding the Public Depo,tes from tn. Bank
'hey had been placed by law
Looking, az have ever ,lone for announcement, and
support IN the position taken by Virginia. upon all oues
lions oil constitutional power deeply regret that am
u.so.e 20 see IA the Resolutions adopted this
tue exposition Of that Political Faith, TO which Tor
penot OF oe than thirty years, with few trifi,ns ex
ceptions che has eaily adhered. With due eter.nc.
Tor the General Assembly. have been led by mature
Offering from the positions the paper which
you have been requested The erstui.
tou' pronunciation Of Executive usurpaiion in regard to
the Public Deposites, with which YOU have thoue ht fl o
accompany the Resolutions Of the General Assembly ha.
no author ~ 10 impair the force opinions how
neous, still honestly and debei aiey formed and upon
winch, shall feel myself at liberty to act, unless required
20 10 otherwise by majority Of those whom have the
sm, Sir, with due consideration and respect,
Your obedi-n, servant,
~ ~ GEORGE LOYAL.
To Governor FLoYD d, Richmond.
wAsHIwaroN, r. Of r. F.b. 2s 1874.
SUI nave the honor TO acknowledge the rrce nj OF
your letter, rsnsnng series resolutions sop al v
the Sener"i Assembly Of Virgins the Il,h inst.
have given thesa Res,luiions ali
consideration to which the body which adopted them i.
so Justly entitled; and much as houd gra,fed Will.
IN my present SERVICE 10 concur in the opinions and to
WIN the re quests Of that body. Is proper
marx, that my own conclusions diff rem,
from many OF the propositions asserted in IN, &c Re,ou
lions.
The Individual opinions expressed by your
IN the letter ansmiiiDg the Resolutions are WHOLLY i
ferent from those hch enter Gin and take lea, ~
assure you that their expression was not 10
cure oPer respect and attent to the expressed m
I'll the Gt neral Assembly.
am, with respectful consideration,
Your obedent servant,
}. w. CHINN.
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CUgHWOJVTCdTED.
Extract Of letter from highly respectable gentle
man iving in one Of the counties in the Dafisv 10

COMMUNICATIVE.
Extract Of letter from highly respectable gentle
man iiring in one of the counties in the Vofiey IN
member NJ The Legislature, dated Fan Feb 1891
"l fear that, in the honest and cop.rien tious Iis
charge OF your official duties you have perhaps 80 far
had an unpleasant session. owing TO the sng i.cu..;o,
that grew out Of The E" Depo.i,e Question: But an,
hgny pleased 10 learn thai yonr good judgment and firm
esS' nave enabled you 10 pursue course entirely salts.
ar'ory 10 large majority OF the people, and well cal.
Gu a'ed 10 elevate you In the estimation Of all pstioc
supporters OF The present Administration in iis sudsbe
lions. '
1--WE all know The Opposite Revolutions were sustained
oy effecng union Of the sN1fionols Bank men Jack
sons old enemies and the .Vdffes, his more recent
opponents, Tor political eHect0r the purDose of endea
voring TO embarass and degrade The present adipsr,
lion The National Republicans have another object in
view IN pursuing This course they think 10 pcr, ase tho
chances ofeieyang their Chief RI. Clay to the Presden
ua' cnsr OF 'he United States. But IL will all do
he cannot be elected.
am clearly Of the opinion that the great body of tie
people hrDIy believe Jackson this occasion, las ON
onefs) mas pursued the he believed best cslcu
a'eu 70 promote the great interest OF the natoD and that
ne VIII be sustained by the Democracy OF the country
notwithstanding the great enr that now made 10
The people TO believe the Executive has tySspnic,v
exercised Unconstitutional power over The public De.
Poses, thereby causing the present de- in te
money market and enhancement Of numerous cassea
Of citizens The Deposites have been removed and 4
think II would be unwise policy 10 cause then, 10 he
stored TO the Bank OF the Unied States for various rea
sons, but enemy, because have no doubt restoration
would greatly multiply the chances, " not inevitably ss
cure me 'e'chsHer OF that great and eriui nobea
ins"'unon' j his IS the great hone OF contention
EXTRACT If a letter, dated
NoRFoLK, Feb. 26h, 1894
attended The meeting Of The friends OF the admins.
rauon held In pursuance Of public notice. at our Town
nan isst evening, and more respectable meeting, in
point OF numbers and moral WORTH scarcely ever assem-
Ded 10 this on A polite al o,,, LII
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Richmond. Tuesday, March a.


A NEW CllAPrER--In The History of The Session.
We lay before our readers certain Letters which
were yesterday submitted to the House of Delegates
by Gov. Floyd-whch had passed between him.
selfand five Representatives ofthc Pco;e of Virgin
IN. The Governor Ind plain duty before him, He
had simply to envelope the Resolutions OF he Gener-
al Assembly. Whence his authority to mngle his
own opinions with them? Why unnecessarily abuse
the President of the United States? "Mndness rules
The Hour" We recollect no precedent in the high
est party times, for the eccentric course wIic, he
has pirsued-and well does he deserve the reluke
which he has received in some of these Letters
The Inst paragraph, or rather the last sentence in
tile Governors letter is really unique, as literary
production.
Some persons nre disposed to rebuke the spirit of
the repliesbut they forget that the Charge of man
,corship is as easily retorted us it is made Many
VINO affect TO spy the collar upon The necks of others
could very easily find it upon their own:
The Honorable the Speaker Of the House of D.lerafes
ExEcUrIvE DEPARTMENT.,
March LIST, 1884. (
Sr-fou will please lay the enclosed Comnunca alton
JOHN FLOYD.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
March LIST, 1884.
In compliance with the request and I'm accordance with
ed copy Of the Resolutions adopted on the eleventh Of
February lat TO each of the Senators and
yves OF this Commonwealth, in the Congress Of the u
States: also copy OF my letter thes. R.so
on and have received several answers which are now
laid before you. JOHN FLOYD
II Copy Of Governor Foyds letter to the Senator's and
RePresenfdhues in the Congress If the u. S, coper.
ing the Resolutions Of the Legislature reotipe IN m,
Removal Of the Depostes, &c.
VIRGINIA, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
~. Februry 49, 1884
S"-in compliance with the request of the General
Assembly Of The Commonwealth, il gives me great plea
sure 10 iran mi TO you the accompanying resolutions aop.
ed by that body, disappearing the act Of the Presi.
uen ~ Withdrawing and Withholding the public epos,e.
rom the Bank. where they had been placed by law
This dangerous and alarming assumption of power has
already inflicted deep and lasting injury uron the citizens
oi ms commonwealth, which your efforts and exerions
IN me Congress OF the United States it is hoped will aid
In alternating a. far restraining the dis
position which the President has manifested TO extend his
oria authority beyond it, just and proper limits which he
the Treasury Department of the Federal Government
am, sir, with respectful consideration,
Your obedent servant
JOHN FLOYD
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

The Richmond Compiler Of Monday SAYS eve under.
stand iH some Of the Ohio banks have been forced IN
stop paynon." This ion, only 10 add that II IA
wholly uniounded runor-W. Y. amcJiean.
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PIintes Devil made bundeI correcting tho
VI ou, st paper We stated, the
one member Of the iesstue had lost s yoes
10 consequence o fhe declaration
10 serve 10 The Senaio-end afor-
o announcer thnt besides tho which
more hoo been induced by similar consideration giving
hen Voes The Compoto turned $50" Do'f-apd
made of passage We since
a.he opinion Of another rs votes
withheld from Mr.. Barbour. - '''
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wAsHrNcroN. Feb. aad ,sa,

" AsHINGTON, Feb. 23u 1871
To JOHN FLOYD, Esq. Governor Of Dirginia
Dear Sr-i acknowledge the receipt of your letter of
me Ism inst enclosing the resolutions of the General
Assembly, agreed TO on the IIih ~ '"
Lest my silence might be construed into an admission
OF the principles contained in those resolutions take the
oy' mos' respectfully to express my dissent, to ihem
except to that part which declares the
OF the Bank OF the United States, in which fully con-
also TO add, that the acquescence of the cons,
no rule or law, founded either upon assent or
necessity that ought to induce charter of thai jns
tution. " ~ '"'"'
My Disagreement to the guarded end ouaIi6,d .xnr.,
sion OF Opt ion embodied in the Resolutions Won will
please TO consider extending those contained in vonr
letter. Very respectfully,
JAMES nj III RE.JF
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NEW BANR.

Inc Legislature Of kentucky have passed Bill TO q
taolsh The State Bank Of Kentucky" The 6. pit
Is nve mIons-the parent bank 10 be at Louisville;
State length Of charter thirty years
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Meetinps of The PeonLe

is out of our power to publish this morning
ssundry proceedings of Public Meetings, which we
have received, on the Depose question. On the
one hand, the Resolutions from certain meetings i'm
Cumberland and Hanover in favor of the Restora-
ton.and on the oiher the strong proceedings of
the friends of the Administration i'm Norfolk b.
ro"gh-ofa similar Meeting at Diana Mills i'm Buck
ngham-where the Resolutions were unanimously
adoPted-and of strong Meeting in CupeperS
we shall lay them before our readers ms soon as
possible. Our accounts are most cheering from al
most every District of Virginia. The good people
OF tins "nnterrifed Commonwealth" will ne YER sub
init to dangerous and unconstitutional Institution
III Is said, we know not upon what authority, that
Mr, frelnghuysen. of New Jersey, is dissatisfied
with the remarks which Mr. Rives made i'm the let
Ter which was published in last Tuesdays ENQUIRER.
We have no sort of information upon this subject
but we deem it an act Of justice TO Mr. Rives TO
sia'e, that this remark drawn from him by n
similar opinion being expressed in the letter to
which Mr. X. made this reply.
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The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- IVES.
Mr.; Archer from the Committee Foreign fairs re.
ported the following bill:
bill TO extend the time allowed for the discharge Of the
dulles OF the Commission for carrying into effect tbe
Convention with France.
BE II enacted, &c, That much OF am Act entitled
An Act TO carry into effect The Convention between the
ohteu states ana his Majesty, the King of The French
concluded at Paris, on the fourth day OF july 1881
proved July l3h 1892, limits the duration of the com
m'stIon created by The said 60 two years he and the
same Is hereby repeaed and that period of three years
eight hundred and ihrytwo be allowed for ,I,e
Of me duties prescribed by the said act.
The bill was read twice and committed.
MT a'lnoUgh, from The Committee on Naval Affairs
reported bill to regulate aud equaze The pay Of the or
hcers OF the Army and Navy of the United States. which
was read twice and referred a committee of the Whole
House on the state Of the Union.
MI Hall oil North Carolina, offered the following reso
luton: - 'V
ReSOlued That the Committee Of WAYS and Mean. =.
ms ructed TO inquire into tho expediency OF reuortng
plan accompanied by BILL TO reduce the revenue o IIe
necessary expenses Of The Government.
Mr.. stewart moved the question Of eonsde ration
Mr.: McDuffe requested Mr.. s. TO Withdraw his mo.
Won, but he decl ned doing so.
, MIR. Conner then demanded the Yeas and Navs NM,
we Pehnitary question Of consideration: which were
ORDERED aud taken ss follows:
~ teoS-Nessrs Archer, Bsrringer, James Blair. John
nan, oo9ser, o93n, Briggs. Bunch, BY num- Cage Cam.
breIeng, Carey CLANCY, CHM. Claiborne CJ,v TIsv
ton, Conner, Deberry, Denny Dennis DicLiosoo No..
can, DunlP, wing, Fielder. Forester Fowler philo r.
Fuller, q mble, Gbelson, Go,don Grsvson Crime r.
~ Hal, flanagan, Hawkins, Halves, Heister. Hnbba,d
inge, Johnson e. Johnson, Kinnarj, Luke Lea Lewis
Nay. M Kim, Mckinley, n. Mitchell, Patton Ps, Ton.
PinekDey Polk, Rencher, Scbey, Sheppard G. sjsds
Speigb'' snde'er, Sioddeft. VIM y. TAYLOR Tbomson
wayne e. r. White, and WiIdo-60.