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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

A writer in the National Intellisen.
Ger comments correctly upon the vast
difference between the liberty and the
heeHfiOusasss Of the Press. This diff.
ference is not with many properly IN
derstood, wide and evident as II is
Many persons think the Press not inde-
pendent II il is not coarse, vindictiye.
personal, 10 short. licenlious. What a
mistake! Just as it the clustering bully
was the true hero Why, pure indie
rendence Of spirit is almost united to
suaviiy Of manner, kindness Of dispo-
sition. and nobleness and generosity of
principles and feelings. The influ-
ence Of these operates always 10 pro-
duce decorum and dignity; whilst i.
does not in the least diminish firmness
and independence. AsIt is with indi.
viduals, so IL is precisely with the Press.
the conductors Of which must show
through their iaboFs the fruits Of the
Precepis from which they teach their
minds and the moral principles which
govern their own course. II the public
would properly appreciate true indie
pendenee. Il would be better for the
Press and for the oountry.--.aIer. Gaz.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

The Board Of Health Of Charleston
reports, on the Sd instant, the occur.
renee within the preceding twenty -four
hours Of seventeen new cases of Cho-
lera-2 whites and Is blacks-two
dead. OF the seven cases reported
the day before, two more had died.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

Mexican gold may do much, and
has brought out instruments base
enough to attempt the liberation Of .
man. who has proved himself unwor-
thy Of the name, bat has not rs yet
succeeded IN lulling to sleep the Argus
eyed vigilance Of those who love their
country, and have within their power
lis most deadly enemy.
The few vessels of war composing
the infant navy Of Texas. are more than
sufficient for the Mexican marine
Without the protection Of the United
States marine on the coast, Mexican
commerce would be DESTROYED. and
their few vessels soon fall an easy prey
into the hands oftheir enemies.-NIex.
leo Is Powerleas, and will never emerge
rom her present political and moral
imbeciliiy, until liberal and enlishten.
ed views prevail among her population;
and debasing institutions of ignorance
and superstition effectually rooted from
the soil. We wish the struggle be.
tween those who are cankers on her
growth, her greatness and prosperity,
and the people Of Texas, to be closed,
and closed triumphanuy for the cause
Of rational freedom.
Frsa fAs Nv ORLEANS Bee eT tAs 29fh .ssx.
ATTEMPT To KrDNAP SANTA ANNA!
BY the schooner Julius Cesar, Just
arrived from Velasco. Texas, reports
that the American schooner Passiac.
Hughes, hence and loaded with proyi.
sions wines, sc. and cleared for Texas.
under pretence Of trading; that their
real purpose was to smuggle Santa An
ma on board. but before all their plans
bad matured they were discovered in
the act Of going for him.-The Texan
Government have seized the schooner
and imprisoned all concerned.
The American Minister, Mr.. Poinsett.
bad left Velasco for Galveston Island.
lie sent dispatches 10 his government
by the Julius Cesar. The julius Ce-
sar reports the Texian schooner Invin-
chile, Capt. Bruce, having met about
80 miles from the S. w. Bar, in chase
Of the schooner Venus, she was within
half a mile Of her. and she is no doubt
a prize by this time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15
rHE ~srLYRR vrrr.. |.

To the Globe Of yesterday We notice
the following declaration,
"Heneefoth Mr.. Van Buren, will
be the GoLD candidate Cor the Pren-
dewey"
II then goes on 10 srgne that Mr..
Van Buren's election will secure the
extension and prevalence Of gold and
siioer currency. and calls upon the peo-
pie on that account TO vote for him.
How forcibly does this bring TO our
minds the language Of the eloquen,
McDuihe, when speaking on the subject
IN 1884. which we then listened 10
with wrapt attention and which even
yet rings in our earl II will not be
out OF place to quote it here.
.7ier. Gag.
"I,is an eveutful erisi. in our history,
and it remains to be decided on whe-
her the people can be made the dupes
OF this monstrous scheme Of ambition,
covered over by the pretence Of going
back to silver currency. Sir, il is
not the first time 10 the history OF hu.
man idolatry. when the horrid feature,
OF foul and unnatural monster Of i'm
posture, have been concealed from the
eyes Of bis deluded followers by . sill.
yer veil. You have no doubt read,
SIR, the instructive illustration OF the
weakness Of human delusion, and the
boldness OF human imposture, furnished
by the Irish poet in the story of the
yelled Prophet OF Khorassan. Depriv.
ed Of natures fair proportions, the
bold impostor covered his deformity
with silver veil, and hoisted broad
white flag. upon which was inscribed,
IN words OF sunshine, freedom to the
world" Holding out the alluring pro-
mise that he would set free,
"This fettered world from every bond and
stain,
he drew millions Of devoted followers
TO his banner. And after he had pre-
vailed upon them TO sacrifice their souls
and bodies TO bis unholy rites, he raised
the veil; and instead Of disclosing the
promised vision ofheavenly light, exhi-
bited his foul lineaments "'in grinnine
mockery;" exclaiming to his wretched
victims,
There. ys wise saints, behold your light, your
star.
We sroHid be duPes and victims, and ye are"
May the honest deyotees OF a hard
money currency, the working mem q
society" and all others who are oppos-
ed to the banking system, upon what.
ever principles. take warning from the
example Of these voluntary victims Of q
daring imposture. and avoid their fate
They here behold their fate accurately
Prehgured, IL they do not rise up and
resist the scheme Of imPos,ure which
have attempted 10 expose. Let the
people Of :he United States rouse or
from their slumber Of fatal security, Of
when they do wake it will be only tc
clank their chains
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

MILwAUKEE.-Twelve months ago,
and this place had no existence, the
land being owned by government
Now there are in the place from 90 to
go frame buildings finished. besides
from 63 or 10 under contract, and q
population Of from 800 TO 600 inhabi-
tants. This place is but little more
than eight months old, and already
contracts, amounting 10 forty seven
thousand dollars are entered into. for
grading the streets on both sides of the
river, and constructing a bridge over
the Menomonee. A steamboat is also
being built by the inhabitants, to run
on the Milwaukee river. This is going
ahead.-Detroit -7dr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

Pnss q EIsuI "a csrii.ls. p. sI0.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

The Phiisdelphis Gssrtis states thai
the Hon. HESRr CLAY lately had q
marvellous escape from death. He
was riding on horseback in one Of hi,
fields. surveying his cattle. when .
furious bull. maddened from some
cause or other. rushed towards him,
and pIunging his horn with tremendous
force into the horse on which Mr.. Clay
was seated. killed the poor animal on
the spot. The distinguished rider was
thrown TO the distance Of several feet
from bis horse. and though somewhat
hurt by the fall. escaped without mate
nal injury. His deliverance was truly
miraculous.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

A curious Circumstance 10 mention
ed IN the accounts from Hamburg
The captain Of the Liverpool, while on
her voyage from Bahia to Hamburg,
amused himself with fishing, and sue
ceeded in capturing large shark. Up
on cutting il open. the greater par, Of
the body Of 4 man was discovered in
the belly Of the fish. The accouu,
states that the captain had in his pos
session the head Of the body at Ham
burg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

a Hard Case.-A woman whose
husband was in the peni,entiary. emu.
meratng his sufferings. said. "He is al
lowed no visiters on Sunday: and pors,
than Naf he is obliged to go to church
which the poor fellow has never beer
accustomed 10 :"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

The PreScu, Governor Of North c.roIina.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

-
but Mcn he mnM ere np agency. This alternative
painly follows necessH'r consequence oi HE WV
tTines s~ >,h in tle i'r",nh!r d! hr Resolutions OF
1870 a,tnrrh j, vas n9; essential I" stale 1t distinctly
Tie occasion had Passed One Senator had "S""eFea
the in .ir'in,,s r. m year henrr--tIr other hV ""Nen'
hut ,!-n;,d Tia, au lam q" thu Ge"tr" iS|em'n - give
Them Thrir ,cs,. na,'"r could not recall what EAl heen
done: s,,.i was therefore whTy unnecessary, and
wouA .ar, brrn improper, /" call nr"u tir tecrcaut
S-rs,or L, resign. Ia fact | q" u", r'c"iIrct whr-
,kar his term had Expired not: but usat is Who'll
" iuu,acria Tile alternative, though not expressed
IS necessarily implied and has been from that time un'
lately, the uudisputrd doctrine OF Virginia. 80
q" do not think Mr. Leigh and Mr.. Tyler will seek 10
shelter themselves under this fallacynor ought any o'
their personal enemies c they have any 10 desire H.
Civil death would br mild term to express the T.
evi.ahlr fate, should they pursue such cours. 49,.
would be civil death attended by Inc cxecratchS 81 tue
csople of the State 10 principle is more iruly ca
grated into the o;a;ons Of the people "l virginia l
hs, the public servant is bound in all cases to resign OF
obey instructions Both Mr. Lei Oh and Mr. Tyler sre
pirds ed on tbs suhec,'hy first BY his Report and the
other by the orginal resolution" he submitted at the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23
D0!1a ES'FAC
FLORIDA.

CHANLEsToN, Feb. IL
From ST. .7ngustinc.-The following letter from our
correspondent, received by the brig Comet arrived
last evening"
"ST. AUGUSTINE. Feb. 5.
Dispatches were received here last night from Cen
Chnch at Fort Drane Nothing farther was known OF
the movements of the Indians. An unfortunate and IA
tai occurrence had taken place in relation to the volun
teers at that place. Lieutenant Ward mutnied, and
drawing brace of pistols, threatened 10 shoot his
handing officer, Colonel Parrish Parrish raised gun
then in his hands, and instantly shot Ward dead in his
trucks The writer of the letter conveying this melan
choly intelligence Lieutenant Dancy, had learned moth
ing further Of the particulars. The consequence how
ever was, that the volunteers retired from the camp
and left Cnch alone with his companies of regulars
He had ut that date received no renGorcements.
Capt. Porter proceeds to-day 10 Buows, about 40
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

am Xlhpr thar THIRTY MILLIONS = ."'Lrr. Hoy.I
friend, clio tast by j aud Is hts Yip.ctIIiiye ~
ci, The OF tho .uv"sunicnI ole he, u
zaus III favor vi the EIrc.,:r aud LIs ,Icws " l." .
m usiy 20 retain 0iirs Ey Icr m"nns Ir pc, ted
vim. h, successor" nc la, sHfi Nh tpjLnv.
siyy h,' disposal lie *.s ne .Fcrs IN. L -
.na Il Lfc, MT q LS pm Gai roncr = ,
AMI tur. .a he are without siin rrcsfG n ~
re!py Litter, 5rr.cu nr !r,, sad h. hir. 49,
ri aruy ba b'1Ee 're" hcr y"st,e srou7,
UNrt.''
Docs not Mr.. Cal,nun blush to make such hc,.
reckless ass.rions-aud without one sli1Lov O: r..
tbert
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

---- COMWC.N7L7 7 t.. T.,
no. G ;c,cs ri, nsss 'P ps 1 the q the vn
, aoI States Sss to he h"scd The Govc.Dor s
nohns to do with the flag Of the u"sd s!a[S
feel myself authorized 10 deny that 'he
uny order respecting it. As this rumot Is 81 pct'
iuiure the Governor hope you VIII give
contradiction as should every ir'pho u r. 1rsTlCE
Feb 90 1896. lRCl IN A-'O
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23
BUuEsi BgpLs!,

The Legislature Of Louisiana has passed bill FTc.
ing the credit of the State for loan Of l4, GuOUu0 :,
the Citi=cns' B0nk # LOuisiana.
In Boston, an application has been made Ia the Leg
The Legislature Ut y. York have determined 10 az:
ment the Bank Capital in the city, by more than IA"
lions.
II is said, that our Bank Committee will probably 'e
commend all increase Of banking capital Of Il lnI'"Ts-
Norfolk, Petersburg and Lynchhurg We trust. i-'
they will recommend limitation OF the notes 10 SlO.
the least.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

"M 5. HAMLlN, (iute Of Ea.,J ATTORNEY AND
w COUNSELLOR LAW, offers his professional ser
vices 10 his friends and the public Address Sommer-
vile, Tennessee. [56-w3ml Nov. IL.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

A LOT FOR SALE.-UT For Sale, Lot on the
IA Basn.-Apply to John w. Williams at Mrs. Temp
kins Boarding House.
Feb. % Gift
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

Mr. Walker, Senator elect from MissisSPP' b,,.
Wheeling on the 18th inst for " oshnstoh. car,,or
no accounts Of Mr.. Nicholas. the other aoSe". iii ,.e
We presume. as hc >enntc IS JdH' nv
up all the important nominations. ..r, the l4:h
The Ohio river broke up on Monday n'g"'' y"
inst, probably TO its very sources
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

,r I'd by the President aud Secretary, b. published in
the Cupe2er Gazette and Richmond EnqnIreF
GABRIEL GRAY, Prudent.
JAMES NEwsAS, Stcranry.
The following is The Correspondence bad brreen the
Committee and Capt. Smith: ,c
CrLrErrR c. H., Feb. 10TH, 1856.
DEAR SIE-hctinr on behalf Of the Convention now
in session here we sake pleasure in dsciagg the duty
assigned 10 US as Committee, of announcing 10 you !e
fact of your nounntion fit and proper person t. De
supported by tie Republicans t Tbs District, IN april
ne xt, for seat in the Senate ct Virginia aa"' WI"
pleasure sir, concurrence III the nomination, ano IT,
spectlnlIy ask on behalf of the Convention, that It niay
be accepted Very respectfully. yours.
TRAVIS j. TWlMAN,
JOHN !. TALlAFERRO,
GEORGE FREEMAN,
J. X. NELSON.
To william SMITH, Esq.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

We shall publish in next, the strong RtsotDhFN
and the accompanying Bill, which have been repo!o':
Seec, Committee to the Legislature OF Rhode l'i'p,
The Bill denounces all bc!lous PUBLICATIONS. la wig
manifest tendency and design TO disturb the peace Of %
Of the States in this Union, by exciting the slaves
surreclicn, as public wrongs and criminal ofencts
and Furnishes all persons conSic'cd OF any suci o." ns
before the Supreme Judicial Court, upon ndrctmcn nj PIX
ferred against him by the Attorney GENERAL, VII"
and imprisonment. nj.
A motion to pospoue them indJintc'y was ics' ."
l3h inst. by vote Of % to :. And then the hss o.,
tons were finally postponed 10 Tie neat ses'''"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

"FREScH RELATluSs.-Thc following rxruct shows
that the Cabinet at ashnglun in usscsson g: '-
cIa despachrs from our Charge dAfaIIrs III Eng'"
announcing tie important fact which We stated on -
turday last thut the Government OF France had u"
titled England of its readiness 10 pay the indemnity 49,
nry, without delay. The letter below is rom taoI':
member Of Congress, attached To tIr AtIn'nsfa'''
party: ,
81 hasten TO inform you, and congratulate YOU w.
our difficulties with France ended. Chr,a, o.
spatchcs here from Mr.. Vail, that the French M'n'
try have written TO Lord Palmers on that the lfs'
dents Message entirely satisfactory and they are ""
ling 10 restore diplomatic relations aud pay the none
The English Messenger IS expected tonight lie ca"
IN the last packrt."-.N y. JOurnnL If LOmmerrt
A true bill The following is from the highest j..
t"Iity in Washington, written far back as the -"
instant:
We have this morning received official lntr!Is'"'
that the French Government has communicated hf'or"
Great Britain their entire satisfaction with the Messd
an their readiness 10 pay the money and be friends ~
En- isl Kings Messenger is b"nrIy eXpcct"d' o"' "
spa ches having gotten ahead OF him. From the O'''.
Of my heart do congratulate you on this cheering ''
slo 'ious news" -,
I'VE shall probably have the official dispatches !" "'
CO OF the week.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23
To william SMITH. Esq.

CrLrEpEn G.. H., February 18th, 1885.
GEHrLEMEN: | acknowledge, with the most lively
sensblty, the receipt of yours Of this date, apprIzng
me- that the ConyeHtipn in Session. has deernln-
ed on my uuninatlon fit and proper person 10 BIZ
supported By tie Republicans of this District in April
next for seat in the Senate 1T Virginia..
will not affect indifference 10 this very atlerlng ev.
dence q; the confidence of respectable portion "i my
fellow citizens So ar from it, acknowledge most cheer
iuly that deeply and gratefully appreciate II: but such
al the present moment is The condition OF my private IN
tercss aud the high character q" my domestic duties,
that cannot refrain from the expression OF my deepIe
cre that Giro uustancrs Tie estimation n the Convcn
llon should forbid it, confer upon another that honor,
Of which! cannot be otherwise than justly prnnd.
may not however, resist this imposing expression Of
public sculInut. collected through gentlemen OF intel
lgence, worth and SprctablIiy-conng as they 90,
from various parts Of each county, of which this Scna
toria District c"mposr; and therefore yield myself
and such humble talents possess. TO the important
service, in which il is the pleasure Of the Convention
should enlist
Accept, gentlemen, my thanks. for the kind and fiat
terins manner, in which you have communicated 10 me,
the DECISION Of the Convention.
With sentiments OF respect,
am, your honured cilow.cit!zrn,
WILLIAM SMITH,
To Hcssrs T. J. Yrywan j. F. IaiinttrTO, GeUrgt FIcc
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-12-30
VOL. X--No. 497

wells, or too many coats. or too much Cham
paigne-and thus bring the entire industry Of
the country nnder his control.
These troubles may not, however, be
wholly useless, if we extract from them
two great lessons. The first is, that we
can have no permanent financial prosperi-
ty, while the public revenue is separated
from the business of the country, and com.
mited to rash and ignorant politicians. with
no guides but their own passions and in.
terests. have little doubt that the specie
order is the revenge Of the President upon
Congress for passing the Distribution Law.
have less doubt that this dispersion Of the
revenue among the multitude ofbanks, was
| to advance the obscure aspirings Of soma
Treasury Caesar.
| The other lesson is-one a thousand
times repeated and q thousand times for
gotten; to distrust all demagogues Of all
parties, who profess exclusive love for
what they call the People. For the last
six years the country has been nearly con-
vulsed by efforts to break the mutual de-
pendence of all classes of citizens; 10 make
the laborer to regard his employer ~ his
enemy, and to array the poor against the
rich. These trashy declaimers have en-.
dcd by bringing the country into condi-
ton where it's whole industry is subject,
far more than it ever was before, to the
control of the large capitalists; & where
every step tends inevitably to make the
rich richer, and the poor poorer.
| 1t remains to speak ofthe remedy OF these
evils. They follow obviously the causes
of,hem. The causes are the injudicious
transfers Of the public moneys, and the
Treasury order about specie.
The first measures Of relief therefore.
should be the instant repeal Of the Treas
ury order requiring specie for lands tho
second the adoption of proper system to
execute the distribution law.
These measures would restore confdenc
10 twen,y.four hours, and repose at least
in as many days. lfthe Treasury will not
adopt them voluntarily, Congress should
). In the mean time, all forbearance and
ca'mness should be maintained. There is
great reason for anxiety, none whatever
for alarm; and with mutual confidence and
courage, the country may yet be able to
defend itself against the Government. In
that struggle, my own poor efforts shall
not be wanting. 60 for the country, who.
ever rules it: 60 for the Country, best
loved when worst governed and it will
afford me far more gratlfication to assist IN
repairing its wrongs than to triumph over
those who nf1ict them.
/ With great respect and regard. yours,
N. BIDDLE.
Hon. J. @. ADAMS, Washington, lD.C.)
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-12-30
LETTER FROM N. BIDDLE TO
j. @. ADAMS.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. II, 18

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. II, 1886.
MY DEAR SIR-I proceed to the second
subject Of our conversaion-lhe present
stale Of the currency-whlch sha II treat
dispassonately, as an abstract question of
mere finance.
Our pecuniary condition seems TO be a
strange anomaly. When Congress adj
journed, it left the country with abundant
crops and high prices for ,hem-wilh every
branch of industry fourlshlng-wlth more
specie than we ever possessed before with
all the elements Of universal prosperity
Not one of these has undergone the slight.
est change, We, after few months Con-
press will re, assemble and find the whole
country suffering intense pecuniary distress
The occasion of this and the remedy Tor
it NAV well occupy our thong hts.
In my judgement, the main cause Tor II
is the Encouragement Of the revenue
msma ma cement in two respects; The MODE
of executing the distribution law, and Inc
order requiring specie for the Pubic Lands'
ist, the distribution law.
In july, 1885, Congress declared that
the surplus in the Treasury on the LIST Of
January, 1887. should be divided among
the States. That it might be done OF
gently as possible, the payments were te
be made, not at once. on the first OF Janu'
AIRY. but quarterly throughout the whole
year 1897 and as the aggregate sum Il
be distributed is from thirty six TO forty
million, we may assume the first paymen
in January TO be about nine millions. ~
prepare for this, the treasury has had II
hand forty millions it would receive in TIT
course of the operation, thirty or fort.
millions of revenue more and as there wa
probably money in every state, and pay
ments to make in every state. the opera
ton was 80 simple and easy that it ough
not to have occasioued the slightest pres
sure either on public or private INTEREST,"