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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-02-05

WfiRGNiA-At rules held ~ the t,e'k'. office ~ The
CIR. Supe, or Caurt "f Law aud CHANGER, for the
county of Ncl.on the month Of prce mhcr, l24.Si
pheu llel VIVA ~ TIC bcHo6 Of Williamson
Flende PIT. against Re imin ronton AMI Nathan
loG'u Leo ". Iari, ani WiI-"n Pate the tb'ee la,
anel late ,nsfch er triditg ier the
nyie aal firm uf Nai IN IpiTi " fo james Il nlanl.
Chtfles F DOL aud fiiimm uli- Defts In Ehancery.
The 'lef,n iat tih Ile. VI pd ed his
tperancn an given eciAity according To the act ol
assembly an the rules nf thi. "nrt aud it appearnr
by satsfct ev, encr Iini he nni inhabttnt "f
ms comm ,iweallh. On the IN hi"n Of tho pltatiH,
BY his cplIse, II j. ordered, that the sa,d deem
dan' tha les Flood, do appear before the LIST
day Of ,ril uext the hill of the piaintih.
and that p-ie he forth with inserted IN the
Lynchbnrg pIginiah, tor Two months sdccesste, AMI
suother py there # pos.ei -, the Cont door of tas
courthouse in said count on come court dnr
ACopy-feHe, RIO T. CULLEN, Ck'
Jan.5 : W2n.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-02-05

searching investigation inio the conduct and man.
agcment Of the Post Office Department. They
deem II, therefore, their duty, a, this tpo, 10 pro-
pose such measures Of legislation a. will, in their
opinion. the mos, efecluay prevent the recurrence,
IN future. Of abuses similar to those which this ia.
vesga'ion has disclosed. This, they conceive, can
be best effected by change in the organization 81
the Department, so as to place the collection ard
disbursement, Of its funds in different hards, and
under the control OF officers entirely ndt pcnden, u
each other. =
That Department, rs ., prcscn, arranged, 10 .
dangerous anomaly in our system uri Wy whorn-
socver Its concerns are hereafter TO be comdueted
It's Organization ought to be changed SO ~ 10 con-
form more nearly TO that Of the other great De-
pnr,mcn's Of on Government The accountability
OF its officers ought also to be rendered effective
and their discretion limited A. far as 10 consistent
with the eicient pei formance Of the public service"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-02-05

Thou hast thy fauc, VIRGINIA
love thee still, although no son Of thine:
For have cllmb'J thy mountains moi olone-
A nj made the wonders of thy valleys mine
Finding from mornings da wn I'LL DAYS decline
some marvel yet unma,ked-some reak whose
throne
Was lofucr, girt with mist, and crownd with
pine;
Some deep and rugged glen with copse oersrown
The birth of some sweet valley /; or the line
Traced by some silver stream that murmu,ed lon.
Or the dark cave where hidden crysrals shine,
or the w'ld arch across th,' blue sky thrown;
Or else those traits Of nature more divine
Thui N some favored CHI Id of thin. had sLoue
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-02-05
Making a d fIcrrncc Of
Sl47632 Sc

Making a d ference Of Sli7632 Sc
"a nd ii will be seen that this whole 'ain rene,
amounting Ia the enormous sum above shown, Is
made IN favor Of no. than con raelo,s,
companies of conIr.ctois, most OF whom your com
uirtce will find 1t ther duty 10 noIice hereafter ~
the reIort bs the recipients of other pecuniury ia
vo,s from The Department
A single ou' Of many is quoted to shcw thu
anomau us character oi the contracts, nno the unlns
f ,blc waste OF the ru Inc nancy IN the preou e
ot accri. ing thes" tmproucd BIS:
" AXE, Tor example the route from Philadelphia
10 ,tlsourg winch wa. fl s. accepted daily at
81 900, and which by the modlh d CONT act pursu-
ant to the imp, oued bid, is carr cd, is ALLEGED
twice daily 10 Piusburg at S % 600. and extended
to Wheeling, at $27 O00--nne Of the Inns from
PhilsIelphla TO Putsburg running nj an Increased
.pced. Nuw II can hardly be c iaolishcd as
m ,,hcmairal proposition TINT If II Il II, mail costs
a, 600, ,hot a mail twice daily should, by croct
Dropo, ton, cost $4,000 mo- 10 We think tina aoy
one !. no under ands the nature and value OF he
service will be prepared 10 say that the one bears
uny fair or just proportion TO the other. 1t were
vain to urge as an apology 70, such excessive in.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-02-05

falls short of the sum actually paid
ia two years and six months on tina,
route, by
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23
WASHINGTON Dec. Is. 1884.

Tue most important news have heard for some days, comes-not if m the Capi- tol, nor from the White House, but from South Carona,--that the Union men and the Nulifiers have laid down their arms and are now at peace. In the movement of politics, look upon this as an impor- tant event, happening in most suspicious tune, and as one out of which important results will spring. The Union men of South Carolina, and indeed of the whole South, have been in false position for a long time past, and the event now restores them 10 their true position, and unites them with their Whig friends at the North, the party with which they have ever acted, and with which their sympathies also are. l look upon 1t as an event likely to consoli- date the whole southern vote from the Po- tomac to the Mississippi, in the next Presi- dental question, and as putting to rout all such men as Ritchie and his coadiutors, who for months and months have been fighting under f ..e colors, with the Van Buren flag in the hold, and any flag, just as they fell in with companies, on the deck. It unites the Union men in Georgia, who have hitherto been anti-Jackson men (not few,)
 with the Nullifers there, and thus, I am quite sure, gives us the vote of that State against Van Buren. It will have its infu- ence in North Carolina, Alabama. and Mssissippi,-and in Virginia, it strength ems that alliance, which virtue ever makes against prohigate corruption, and unprnci- pied management. Ritchie may tremble at the signs of the times. Though he may live in Richmond, all his companions will soon be in Albany, and though his ashes, as he says, will rest in Virginia, yet his heart if any he has, will be among the New York bankers, whose tool he !s,
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23

The Superior Court of Arkansas adjourn ed on Monday last, after having continued the larger portion of the business before il until na&tsstrm, on account of the absence of Judges Johnson aud Eskfidge--the Judges present, Laeg and Cross, not being competent to try the same.
 The following cases, in Error, were act ed upon during the term, viz:
 ,Jno. H. Lenox, surviving administrator of William Lenox, deceased, appellant, rs. Wm, W. Blanton, administrator of Sarah BIanton. (Appeal from Arkansas Circuit Court.] Dismissed at the costs of the ap- peliant. Ashley and Rinso fer the appel lant; Horner for the appellee.
 Sarah Chandler, appellant, rs. Richard c. Byrd, appellee. Appeal from Pulaski Circuit Cour.) Dismissed for want oi prosecution. Ashley and Ringo for appel lee.
 Green L. and Madison Smith, rs. Me- Lain and Badgett. (Writ of Error to Pu- laski Circuit Court Dismissed for want of prosecution. Ashley and Ringo for de- fendants.
 Richard c. Byrd, IS. Vim. A. Gasquett & Co. Writ of Error to Pulaski Circuit Court, decided by Johnson, Judge, below. ) Reversed. Crutchfield for the defendants.
 Samuel Campbell, ard others, us. Will liam Strong. (Writ of Error to Phillips Circuit Court Judgment reversed. Fow- Ter, Homer and Hall, for plaintiffs; Ashley for defendant.
 Thomas DowIin, for use of John Me Phai, appellant, vs. Abraham Standifer, and others, appelees. (Appeal from Wash ington Circuit Court.) Argued by Fowler for the appellant, and Ringo contra. Ia ken under advisement.
 H. BosweIfs administrator, appellant, rs. Myrick D. Newton, appellee. (Appeal from Eskridge, Judge, Independence Cir cult Court.) Judgment reversed, and cause remanded, &c. Argued by Fowler for appellant; Hall c contra.
 Abraham Allen, appellee, ps. Myrick D. Newton, appellant. (Appeal from Inde- pendence Circuit Court Judgment con- firmed. Fowler for the appellee.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23
HUGH l.. WHITE.

Resolutions are now before both Hoasa of the General Assembly of this Sag nominating this eminent citizen as sua ble person to succeed General Jackson ! the Chief Magistracy of this Union. N have not yet received a copy of the kesoll tions before the Senate. but present our rs' ders in to-day's paper, with copy ol preamble and Resolutions in the House which contain high wrought, hu' Jus't logy, on the character of their dlstngulsa'' subject. ,.,
 These Resolutions were introduced lH ', the House by Col. ISAAC LANE' n'sn intelligent and respected citizen and rep, f. sentative from the county Of MCsa
 than whom there is not, nor has ever p''
 a more decided and unwaverng suppo''''' the present Administration. A mouOl \ Y made to postpone them indefinitely uu'I failed; and they were made the sPgsla, ,g , N der of the day for the 29th ult'-fi'''''' Aduocate.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23
" WASHINGTON Dec h .A

'AoH'NUloN Oec. l9. 1904
 When wrote you, last evenjuo. r [ ed to inform you that Col. Benso'n ' ' out with fire and fury against Mr 'I rs report-anc that he even went 60 e. pronounce the facts in it as fois. 4' N exonerating the Committee, howeys, \ this charge, and imputing the fals;,,,. 9 Monster and the old Nick at the besl " or course we had the usual surls;t s' ! tery for Gen. Jackson, whom bo M the purest man aIiye,o notwitbst.sa he once fired bullet into bis ,'" arm sought to kill him. l am sorry a'ai1 ' other frantic freaks of the Senator \ Missouri, to note this new one of sw..5 in the Senate. s'&
 Profanity is never pretty in a oeoI,.. even III q social circie,-but w6s, t. N duced into the Senate of the II S
 way so gross. it will put the ysrisst b,s guard III the streets to the blush It;s! markable with what ease Benton will . himself Into roar,-with what ferOcir will all at once bristle.--and nto vil, passion he will lash himself. For .,,, pie, yesterday we had all this vengeanel| manner or Report from one of tbe S,J ing Committees of the Senate.-and words false as Hell,-were uttered so1 what in this manner,-"lalse, fspauaI his jaws together and showing his teelb] false, Sir,--(opening his mouth a screaming,)-as f-a-l-s-e, sir, with grl for the third time, in the upper story of mouth) as HELL, Gall this wlh an aif vengeance, as if he were again shoot Gen. Jackson, and a slap-dash of the hal that made all echo again.. 4 correspon ent of the Baltimore Gazette, see, Sd this IS 0ratory! Mirabile dictu
 Mir. Tyler took this tirade very compa gently, giving Benton some neat hl4 showing the immense mass of documas ry evidence with which he had establish his facts, and challenging authoritative authoritative cd tradiction. You well know lhat H.. lIr T ! I: 1: is opposed to the Bank, but he is gsl tleman, and means to snstain chharacsA for veracity and good breeding.
 Both houses have adjourned over Monday, and thus, we shall have no md politics till next week, and but little ths as on Christmas week 1t IS customary to3 little or nothing.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23
Tuesday, Dec. 23.


 MT. Clay, from the joint committee ap- pointed at the last session of Congress, on the subject of the oration contemplated to be delivered in commemoration of the life an. character of Gen. LAFAYETTE, made d report thereon. concluding with the follow ing joint resolution:
 Resolued by the Senate and House of Re- personalities. That Wednesday, the 3lst lnst., be the time assigned for the delivery ot the Grafton by JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, before the two Houses of Congress, on the llfe and character of Gen. LAFAYETTE; That the two Houses shall be called to order by their respective Presiding Officers at the usual hour, and the journal of the preceding day shall be read, but all legisla- tive business shall be suspended on that day;
 That the Grafton shall be delivered at half past twelve o'clock, in the hall of the House of Representatives;
 That the President of the United States. the Heads of the several Departments, the French Minister, and members of the French Legation, the other Foreign Mmis-
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23

it sitting of the Superior Court of Ar kansas Territory, begun at Little Rock, on Monday, the 18th inst, on motion of Peter T. Crutchfeld, Esq, in behalf of the off, cers of the Court, and members of the Bar, the following Preamble and Resolutions were ordered by the Court to be placed up- on the records, viz:
 "Whereas, it has been officially announ- ced to this Court, by Peter T. Crutchfeld, one of the members of this Bar, that Ro- BERT CRIrTENDEN, Esq, also late mem- Der of this Bar, departed this life on the 18th day of December, 1884; and where as, by such afflicting dispensation of Divine Providence, highly talented, prominent, and distinguished member has been lost to the pfofession; therefore,
 Be it reSolged, That the Judges and off, cers of this Court, and members of this Bar will as a testimony of their respect for the memory of the deceased, wear the usual badge of mourning on the left arm for thirty days; and that this Court, the officers thereof, and the members of this Bar, deep ly sympathize with the family of the de- ceased on account of such mournful event; and that copy of this Resolution be fur nished to the wife of the deceased"
 WM. FIELD, CPk. s. c. fl. T.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23

thar proper courtesy shah from thls tune mark our columns. We do not feel 1t a duty to carry into our private life the bitter ness and rancor which party engenders- we do not feel that our political opponent ought to be, and must be, our enemy-and more than all, we believe that malignity and low abuse Is neither sign of strength or ability in him who uses 1t, or a recommen- dation to the people, on whom 1t IS design ed to operate. We have no personal hos tility to gratify. We have been attacked, It is true-but the victor feels no hatred against the yanquished if our life be spared. we hope to rescue Arkansas from some of the reproaches which have been cast upon her.
 Our paper, we make no doubt, will still be called the ''organ'' of party. We may, and probably shall, be still accused of serv- ing some man, and being but the machine through which he expresses his pleasure. We may as well mark this statement with a cross at once. We buy this paper with our own means, and owe nobody any favor therefor. It is our own-wholly and en- tirely-and if we choose to support any man for any office, 1t will be more through affection than through obligation. What we utter as our own writing, we do write for we thank heaven that we have opinions of our own, free as the winds of the prairie
 -independence enough to speak them and language, poor it IS true, but sufficient to embody them and give them utterance. if any body chooses to take our enemies statements as current coin, after this-why, he is welcome to jingle his money.
 We print number of single sheets this week, for the purpose of sending this s.talk" to the public. If our friends will bestir themselves and give us few more subscri- bers, we will enlarge at the end of thls vo- lume-at the same price. At present we will try to make our little paper more yalu- able than many larger one, by using our best exertions. We mean to give the AD- vocATE more literary character, and to make it equally as valuable as any paper in the west. There IS no reason why 1t can not be done. If a steady perseverance and untiring industry, with the use of what talent we may possess, will secure us patronage, We shall have it. We only ask, mo jock eying. and clear track.n
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23

Some of our Editorial friends express the opinion that Mr. Clay's celebrated Land Bill will pass both Houses of Con- gress by majority of two thirds--so that the Presidents veto on it will be intellectual. We think that they reckon this time with out their host-and of certainty we hope so. Arkansas will soon be State, and the Land Bill would as certainly be curse to her. We are no great friends to the ex- ercise of the veto power-hut if ever it was devoutly to be prayed for by Arkansas, it is with respect to this Bill.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23

It IS customary, and long practice has made it duty, for every Editor, in making his first appearance before the public. and installing himself in his official chair, (not always as pleasant as bed of roses,) to present to the public and those friends to whom he looks for aid and countenance, an exposition of his opinions and intentions, and chart of the editorial and political course which he intends to pursue. It is a worthy and proper custom, and one which we feel 1t our duty to observe. We do not feel ourself called on, however, to make any loyal and zealous protestatons of de- votion to the people, for such protestations are ever suspicious, and lead one to suspect a design upon him-eyen as professions and boastings of honesty incline you to sus- pect the stranger who makes them, and to keep watchinl eye to your pocket book and your watch. It will hardly be neces- sary for us to say much with respect to the course we intend to pursue through the lo- cal politics of this Territory. We have heretofore employed our pen Tn support of the measures and men ever defended by the paper of which we now assume the entire control. It may, therefore, be well belev- ed by those kind friends who have stood by this paper from its birth, that we will not prove recreant to its former principles, nor traitor to it's constant and abiding patrons. We support the same measures as ever, and shall be equally consistent whenever we shall choose 10 support any man.
 With iii regard to the general. politics oti the country, we, as Terntory, have but little to do. This, however, we perhaps ought to say,--that having identified our prosperl- ty with that of Arkansas, having but few ties to bind US to the world except those we have woven around us here, and being an adopted son of the West,--as constant in our loyalty as one of her own unlettered children, we shall support that system of policy which will most benefit the West, and the cotton growing States. We would have no Land Bill, and no Tariff for the protection of the Northeast. We would have National Bank, and Western Pre- sident-and finally, we would have no pub- lie officer who has not talent, and as much honesty as is consistent, in these days. with the character of public man.
 And while we avow an unalterable deter animation to support, with unfinching bold ness, at the measures which we have hi- shorso supported, we do assure this people.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23
ALBERT PIKE.

All letters on business connected with this office, must be addressed to the Editor alone. Those gentlemen who have hither- to acted as Agents for this paper, will con fer lasting favor on us by continuing their kind offices in our behalf. If any subscri- Der should wish to discontinue his paper, he will oblige us by giving immediate mo- tice.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23

The Thalians performed on Monday and Thursday evenings last to fuil houses.-- There are some performers among them who would do credit to themselves on any stage. We have seen much acting, and that
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23

whether ' willingly or unv;,,;n.,. :. tor me to say. It Is, indeed ls,y ,bas u IS news that the Union men and .lsR n goi CTS e ;, have laid down their arr arna .ne N brethren now,-that South G'.ns1 cars,,a andl so much heart and soul, full of 1llOs ;n,an strong men, moves with one i1,sss in's',seIi one front against that most corrp's' a,pe'a'l DC, bodies of ,i men,--tihe Albany y''lPl P r
 he aihoais, inc Petlerus' ,b. Sssa tons, the Hugers, and Me ' DptBaae 'ue
 one. When Virginia acts tbas s'' a af'
 of her glory will return. The ss' ss 'as she has lost her fame, is, that .Iason x. 2 troduced within her boandar,sss s''s Nas
 the Regency system of politics. ',l'a pa'' \ duees all intellect to mere macb;aa "u'e4 forces men to act the part IR,iteis B S ;s E that ls' degrading his own State. :" .s1 ae'' intellect of his own State, to fors;os0l5 ' a0a foreigners purposes. Ritcbie bsla.l sHs' Albany, not to Richmond. Wbv 'I' wI Van Buren take him therel His h"a. "ll better be where his heart is; and f bs hay upon 1t, that Virginia shall have b;a i' las' why Van Buren can return him Ils ibs.l ssa
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23

of the best, and some characters are played as well here, as ever we saw them. We re- commend to our friends in the country to come in and amuse themselves. By the way, could not the company be accommo- dated with a larger and better house2 They draw audiences which would not disgrace the Fremont.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23
CONGRESSIONAL.
IN SENATE, Monday, Dec. 2l

Mir. Linn gave notice that he would to- morrow ask leave to introduce a bill ma king an appropriation to improve the harbor of St. Louis.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23
My duties as Editor of the Advocate,

My duties as Editor of the Advocate, terminated with the last number--haying sold the establishment to Mr. ALBERT PIKE, who is now its sole Editor and pro- prietor. have been induced to this step by continued bad health. and by that cause alone. My friends and the public may rest assured, that the paper, IF the change of Editors, will undergo no change ill its prin- ciples. The landmarks by which it has been governed heretofore, will control it under my successor--it will be continued in every respect on its old princples--de- lending the same measures and the same men.
 In severing the connection which has for five years subslsted between the patrons of the Advocate and myself, it is on my part not without pain-for 1t seems like the se- paration of old and tried friends-but to continue longer a vocation which will not afford me health, one of the greatest bless ings of this life, would be unjust to myself, and al the same time injurious to my politi- cal friends.
 Having now retired from the field of po- litical strife and party violence. it Is my wish, as it is my duty, to eonciliate the good viii and friendship of oii, where 1t can be done without compromittlng my opinions and political predilections-rights which I hold sacred and viii yield to none.
 As dying confessions are generally short, l shall close this, my last speech, by ten dering to my friends and patrons, individual- ly and collectively, my best wishes for their prosperity and happiness.
 c. P. BERTRAND.
 Jan. B, 1885.
 P. s. Those indebted to me for subscrip- lions, adpertising, job printing, &e., are requested to make immediate payment, either to me at this place, or to my authori- zed Agents in the several counties of this Territory. hope this call will not be dis regarded-if ii IS, shall be compelled to pay my respects to my debtors through auo- ther and less pleasing channel.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23

An extract of letter iron asI s Ialsl in Boston, published in the Na''0''' ligencer states: of Insuraac'
 aThe several P.esiael''s. - and ages' companies have had ,.. mee''ns'l ,luless wish not to underwrite policies, un's,s U ts,s;ss rrl stipulation against the rlsN 2 ,,s v orders gg This has and will cause many z c cotton, z to inc soutf, for the purchase 0' e0 !o bc conntermanded."
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23

Public Lands.-By the report G' Commissioners of the General Lanu fee, we gather the following; |. 4,
 The amount of land sold during 'D' - first quarters of the present yeaf' 8a,. ,.s
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-01-23

The .frkansaao arrived here from New Orleans, on "Wednesday the 2lst inst. with freight for this place, and will return to-day. The freight of cotton which she took down from below sold well--some. we under stand, at IT l-2 cents. This is truly cheer ing news for our friends below-and may show those at distance the value of land in Arkansas. Public attention IS directed to this country, and ii is every day increa- sing in population and resources. The Compromise and UaAaam Parsons are up for Arkansas, and will be here soon. The Eagte IS on her way up--and will probably be here to-day.