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Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-04-19

Tho Mobile Chronicle of the 2eth ult. contains
the substance of letter from Captain Hitchcock,
which furnishes no details of tho operations OF
General Gaines command, with which our rea'
ders are not already familiar. We extract the
following appended TO the samc.-Sdranndh
Georgian
Since hearing tho above letter read, I have
heard the opinion Of Oatimatly, the friendly chief
He said that he did not believe that the Indians in
tended to make peace, and only offered to do so as
rus de guerre, to get tho troops off their guard.
On asking him why ho thought so, he stated that
the hostile Indians intended 10 offer such terms
as the Americans would not accept-that Is, TO
give the Indians all the land South Of Withlacoo-
ehy, including the whole Peninsula.
Iobtained frem Tuck.aluste Har 10, or Black
Dirt, tho friendly Chief, list ofthe Indian Chiefs
and theR forces engaged with General Gaines.
Jumper, .mcn, 80
As-su.ho.la (PowelI) 7
Alibur.tu-harjo 30
Jar-har-to Chico 30
Car Char Tosknush, (Mccosukee) 470
Me-ca-no-pe, principal Chief) 80
Ahfam (negro) ~
pa F1ocko Mattcz 20
"-har.hac-jo 100
Tos.Kie u.car so
E-chu-a Matter so
Hat-How. .Ematlrz 30
Charles (negro)
Co-a-h1r.jo 1
To-pi-lar.gee 40
1t supposed by the friendly Chiefs that ther,
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-04-19
Total

1t is Supposed by the friendly Chiefs that thcr>
were about 1900 Indians and Negroes.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-04-19

We learn from the Charleston Mercury .thas
two clerks employed in tho Columbia Post O6ea
after examination before the Hon. David Johlsn
on suspicion of being concerned in the late Maa
robbery, were ordered to find recognizanco .
the sum Of $4,000 each. The amount taken
from the mail, or Post Office, in bills Of Exchangs,
bank checks, and bank bills, was about @l00, 600,
so far as it is yet known. Only about $4,000 ofth1
is available to the robbers, the remainder being
specially endorsed"
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-04-19
April .11h.

Mr.. Naudin presented certain resolutions
passed by the Legislature of Delaware, in
structing their Senators to vote against the
expunging resolution; which were laid on
the table and ordered to be printed.
The cSenate proceeded to consider the spe-
cial o:da7, being tAe biz prohibiting DEPUTY
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-04-19

Benjamin Rawls, Esq. has tcen ap.
pointed Postmaster OF this placc.-C COssn-
bia Telescope.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-04-19

We learn that, in the late mail robbcries,
the Banks in this place sustained no losses.
Their letters contained no bank notes and
their bills of exchange and bank checks
taken, were all specially endorsed, and their
negotiabiity thereby rcstrained.-l6iGs
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-04-19

Gov. Spaight ofNorth Carolina has deternin.
ed, we learn, not to order On election for member
Of Congress, in Mr.. Graham's District before Au.
gust.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31
AiONEO
MASSACHUSETTS.

The Boston Atlas contains the proccedir
of an adjourned Wing Legislative Convent'
holden in Boston on Thursday evening, in
Representatives Chamber.
1t was resolved To hold meeting in W.
cestcr on the 2nd Wednesday in Septemb
to nominate electors of President and vi
President of the United States.
"His Excellcncy Edward Everett, and
Honor George HULL" were nominated for I
Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Cover
for the ensuing political ycar.
Mr.. Uinthrop, from the Committee I
pointed for that purpose, reported series
Resolutions based upon n letter Of Mr.. Wk
srER, received few days since by n ,nemt
of the Legislature, and intended to be throu
him submitted to the consideration Of
friends.
The resolutions offered by Mr.. Winthrt
in behalf of the Committee, rc-atlirmed
Webster's nomination; reviewing the prin
pies on which it was originally made. and
which it is to bc sustained. The resolntio
were supported in speeches of great G.
qucncc. from Mr. Senator Lawrcnce.of Ham
shire, and the Hon. Isanc E.. Bates, Of N,
Hampton. Mr.. Bates has been but a day
two in his seat, h.vng been occupied
Washington during great pnrt of the sc
sion on business of the Commonwealth.
rising to speak, he wns received with an e
thusastic welcome; and in the pcrtincl
manly and eloquent exposition of his sen
ments on the grent Presidential question,
moro than sustained his already distinguish
reputation.
The resolutions and The report ofthc Cor
mttce, and all the proceedings Of the Co
vcntion, were carried without a dissrntir
voice. The utmost harmony and good fec
ing seemed to prcvail; g. fixed detcrninatir
that the STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS,, COW
WHAT MAY, SHALL BE TRUE TO HERsELr, IiE
AND HER CANDIDATH.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31
TO OUR PATRONS.

We do most prodigiously hate to dun our
subscribers, but deemipg this fit opportuni-
ty to jog the memories Of some of our honest
dclinquents, we would respectfully suggest
to othem, that this is the first number of new
volume, and as our wants are unusually
pressing at this time, prompt fulfiment OF
their engagements would be very acceptable.
We would also take occasion to express our
grateful acknowledgements to those who have
hitherto favored US with their patronage, and
hope that our exertions to merit n continu-
ance Of their liberaity for the future, will not
be entirely fruitless.
Those who file our papers, and have lost or
mslaid any of their numbers, shall have
all deficiencies supplied, without additional
expense, by calling at the Office.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31
MIR. WEBSTER'S LETTER.

in another column will be found the letter
of this great and patriotic statesman, commu-
nicated to the Convention, which met at Bos-
ton on the 25th inst, and which is every way
worthy Of his distinguished reputation. 1t
will be seen, that though Mr.. Webster's per-
sonal feelings would lead him to decline a
contest under the circumstances of the times,
he leaves the disposition of his name us q
candidate for the Presidency entirely to his
friends. They have accordingly, with great
and perfect propriety, we conceive,
again presented him to the public as candi-
date for that high office.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31

evil is great-xno one knows how deeply rd
ed this vile spirit is, and as desperate wou|
require severe remedies, to every one disc
cred disturbing the houses Of worship, or|
sultng people in any other way, let HIM
brought before the highest tribunal rof
State which can take cognisance Of the ID
ter. something is not done and that spe|
lily, Newport will lose its good name, 1
strangers who come here for peace and qu|
will soon leave it-and then goes abroad
beautiful picture-"Newport is delightful
to salubrity Of air, bathing &c. but the inh|
itants are a brawling set, disturbing thu
who desire quiet, isnpudently attacking p|
pie even in the house of God" Such wo|
be the story-and will we allow it? no, sd
every honest man. ! say with "Order,"
then and be doing-make some exertion-
us have decided expression of public Cpl
ion, and then we shall see, t0hO is tcho. PI
this opportunity, and all is lost-vice and
centiousness will be triumphant.
MONEOl
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31

1 sD.Every lover of good order ant
wholesome state of society, will mos
heartily respond to the sentiments expres
sed by the writer Of the following com
munication. We have long been of opin
ion that some efectual measures shoulc
be taken to put stop to the infamou:
conduct therein complained of.
Mr.. EDIroR:-
really am delighted to think some per-
son has at last had the boldness and inde.
pendence to expose through the public press
the discreditable transactions which have
lately taken place in this town. am induc-
cd to make these remarks from having seen
an article in the last weeks Mercury,in which
| most heartily concur.
The writer has taken the proper ground,
and every citizen of Newport who is friend
to propriety, order and decorum, will certain
ly come forth in furthcrancc Of the object
there proposed. A meeting of the citizens
should be called, and such measures taken MS
will not fail to put down, at once, this spirit
Of insubordination aud defiance of the Laws.
III am not mistaken, there are laws against
these shameful acts of aggression, and why
arc there not suitable officers to put them in
force? Can respectable men stand by and
behold the great moral structure upon which
is built every joy that comes to man, crurnblcd
beneath the lawless and wicked attacks of
immoral, ungodly men? surely not. A re-
spect for themselves, a love for their town.
should arouse them at once to action-should
arouse in their minds a just adherence of
such dsgracefll practices. would ask, in
what other place in this State, do we hear of
such things? In what town or city, are the
citizens disturbed at their worship? DO we
uppose man would dare to knock q Watch
mans hat off in New York or Boston?-It
'os been done here-Do we suppose that any
'erson would dare to lock the door ofa Church
" Lecture room during the service in either
IT these places?-It has been done here.-II
ian we possibly believe ourselves, when we
re told that last Sunday evening in one of
he Churches, it wns thought almost impos-
iblc to proceed in divine service arising from
he conduct of certain young men?-(,cho are,
y The by, kno,cn.) Now l would ask, in the
anne Of all that is sacred, shall these practi-
cs be allowed to 60 on, or will the citizens
IKE the matter into their own hands, and
onvipcc those who are evlly disposed that
ie Laws must and shall be respected? ], as
citizen Of this town, will nsc all my inau-
nee aud make every cxcrtion TO bring Offend
RS to Justice, and call on every properly
isposed person to aid in this cause. The :
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31

We take the liberty Of publishing the fol-
lowing letter from n valued subscriber in
Lynchburg, Virginia, for the purpose of CIV
ing our readers some idea of the irregularity
of the mails, SO frequently complained of.
LYNcHBURG, Feb. 26th, 1896.
Mr.. EtHior-I send you enclosed two dol
lars, to pay for my Herald of the Times
please enclose receipt in the paper. What
is the matter with the mails? Your paper
dated Dec. 3lst, 1885, was received January
22th, lS36-almoot month on the way of
Jan. 9TH on the 23d-half month getting
here while that of the 18th arrived on the
2lst, being one week, which is the usual
time. It has been said, and may be again,
''the New York fire is the cause"-but if 80
how is il that paper of mine, published at
Taunton, came during the period referred to
above How was it that the Richmond En-
quircr published 100 miles from here) of Jan.
2Ist, did not get here until Jan. 28th, as also
the Richmond Whig? And if the New York
fire causes the existing Irregularities in the
mail, how IS it that the New York Journal of
Commerce of Jan. Odd came on the same day
of the Richmond Enquirer and Richmond
Wing Of Jan. 2lst think the last inquiry
would be called by old Humplry poser -
Sir, intend TO continue taking your paper,
and paying for it, so long rs it holds its pre-. .
sent political principles, but OLD newspapers
are not worth so much as new ones, so | have
thought proper again to refer to the irregu-
arities Of the mail, that you might know in
what admirable confusion and uncertainty we
in Virginia hear from our friends in Rhode
Island. Very respectfully,
Your friend, P.S.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL. 1876

Massachusetts Wing Convention.
II WAsHIyGroS, Feb. II, 1896.
My dear Sr:--The Wing members of tn
Legislature of Massachusetts, Of the last yeal
saw fit to put me in nomination for the offc
of President Of the U. S.
i Events have since occurred, which wer
probably not anticipated and which may b.
thought to have rendered II reconsideration
OF that nomination expedient. Ifths opinion
shonld he entertained by the Wing mcmber
of the present Legislature Should exceed
ingly regret that they should forbear to &C
upon it, from any motives of delicaey toward.
me. Indeed, in the state of things at present
existing IN the country, my personal wishe:
arc, to withdraw my name from the place i
occupies before the public, in connexion will
the approaching election; and am restrained
from so doing, only by the consideration. tina,
there are interests, which might be effected
by such movement, in regard to which the
opinions OF others ought to be consulted.
| ] wish you, therefore, my dear sir, to sig.
nifty to our friends, that not only wonld il give
me 10 pain to be no longer considered can.
ddate, but that such n change in nv relations
to the country would be altogether agreeable
to my personal feelings. At the same time,
wish it may also he said to them, that |
shall not act in opposition to their Judgment,
of what is required by the public good. l
shall not separate from them, nor from those
principles which we have hitherto maintained,
and which, trust, we shall continue to main
tain, whether in majorites or minorities, or
IN prosperous or adverse fortune. II in their
opinion, our common principles and common
cause, Notwithstanding what has occurred, do
still require ofme, that remain in my pres
ent position, shall checrfuly abide by their
confident that in no events
hereafter To happen, can it become matter Of
regret to me, that have conformed to what
seemed best to their honest patriotism and in
lclligcnt sense ofpublic duty.
With this distinct expression of my own
personal wishes, therefore, leave the subject
Tor their decision; desiring them to consider
nothing, but what just and consistent prn-
;lple, sincere, patriotic duty, and the great
'anse Of constitutional Liberty may appear,
n the present posture Of public affairs, to de-
nand from them and from INC.
With very true regard,
Your ob'dt servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
To ii. w. KINsMAN, Esq.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31

John Quincy .1ddms.-The crooked policv
of this distinguished statesman, is strkinply
illustrated by the following unecdotc from tho
Baltimore Chronicle:-
"Thc engines on the Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road are called after the Preside nts of
the Uuited Stat"s. II happened, the other
day. that the John Quincy Adams was dcs-
patched to bring from Frederick n train of
cars, in which some hundred or more West.
ern merchants were passengers. As tho
agent was about to attach the engine to tho
cars, he was arrested by gigantic Kentnck-
ian, who protested vchemcntly against trust,
ing his amplitude of person 10 snch a ma,
chInc-"Whnt security have wp." cried bc.
~ tome OF alarm, "that it will not bolt Off The
track"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31

[From the Jacksonville Courier, March II.
BETWEEN GENERAL
GAINES AND POWELL.

The news from the camp of Gen
Gaines continues to be of great impor
tance. In our last we stated that Gen
Clinch with the Alachua militia hat
joined him. We were then unable tc
state correctly the particulars. The fol-
lowing extract Of letter to the editor,
will show the force which accompanied
the provisions.
The force which went to the relief of
Gen. Gaines under the command Of Gen.
Clinch, consisted of four companies of
mounted volunteers from Alachua coun-
ty, one company from Hamilton county,
the Richmond Blues, about seventy
friendly Indians, and some regulars, in
all about seven hundred men. Verbal
report states that the Indians are getting
short Of lead
With this force Gen. Clnch went TO
the relief of Gen. Gaines. The night
before his arrival, Oseola (Powell) sent
negro to the camp of Gen. Gaines re-
guessing an interview, and promising to
stop killing white men if he would stop
killing Indians. This proposition was
agreed to, and Oseola was told TO come
next day with white flag, they would
have a talk with him. The next day in
company with another chief, he came to
within about one hundred yards of the
fort, waved his white flag around three
tunes, and set down upon n log. Three
officers from the camp went to meet
lhem.
Oseola informed them that Gen.
Ciinch was on his way to join them with
large number Of horsemen. lie ex-
pressed his willingness that hostilities
cease, and to give up his arms. The
oihcers required him to sign articles of
agreement by which he bound himself to
proceed Immediately to Tampa Bay, and
mere embark for the Mississippi. Some
say that Oseola objected to this mode of
'emoving, and wished to 90 by land. -
Others that he would not promise to 20
u oil, but wished to live the other side
u the Withlacoocbee, and to have that
or the boundary line between them and
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31

passage of the bill, and decided as fol-
lows:-Yeas l7-Nays 10.
So the bill was passed, and sent TO the
House of Representatives for concur
renee, and after the transaction Of other
business, the Senate adjourned to Mon
day.
| In the House, MIR. Hall, Of Vermont,
from the Committee on the Post Office
and Post Roads, asked leave to make n
report on behalf Of the minority Of that
committee, on that part of the Presidents 3
message relative TO incendiary publica-
tions.
MIR. Connor objected to the reception
of the report, as a proceeding before un-
heard Of The majority Of the commit
tee had not doubted the possibility of
preparing proper bill, but had differed
as to its details. They would, he hoped,
be able to report a bill in few days.
Messrs. Speight and Williams also
objected to the reception Of the report.
Mr.. Hall moved u spension Of the
Rules TO enable him to present the re-
port; which motion was made and agreed
to.
NORTH CAROLINA CONTESTED ELECTION.
The House resumed the consideration
of the report Of the Committee on Elec-
tions on the subject of the North Caro-
lima contested election.
The question being on The following
resolution reported from the Committee
or Elections:
Res s,lve9, That James Graham is not
entitled 'ola seat in this House, and that
Doylo wland is entitled to scat in
ihis house
.lr. Ga 80 moved the following n
nendms ..rike out all after the word
'Reea.g j." and insert
2 Il the dispositions which have been
% oa.hmunicated to the House by the
Speaker, and laid on the table, since the
report of the Committee on Elections
was mode, whenever taken on due no.
tice, may be received by the House as
testimony in this case, Concluding with
the names Of the voters.)
Mr. Graves, who was entitled TO the
floor, yielded it TO
MIR. Hard, who, after some remarks,
moved to commit the report Of the Com
nittee on Elections in the case of New
and and Graham, the views of the min
'rity Of the same committee, and the tes-
imony presented to the House and laid
ipon the table since the report was made,
o a Committee of the Whole House, for
he purpose Of amending and correcting
he report. \
This motion was discussed, at great
ength, by Messrs. Hard, Boyd, Maury, !!
Newland, Beardsley, Speight, Hoar,
Wise, Anthony, and Peyton. H
Mr.. Hard then withdrew his motion.
MIR. Graves took the floor, and inima-
ed an intention to present some remarks
pon the subject; stated that he differed
n opinion with his colleagues, but, as
he hour was late, he moved an adjourn
nent; which was carried.
The House then adjourned.
In the House, Saturday, March oG,
Mr. Jarvis, from the committee on Ma
al Affairs, reported bill in addition to
he Act entitled an Act to regulate the
ay of the Navy Of the United States;
'hich, having been read twice was re-
erred 10 the Committee Of the Whole
Iouse on the state ofthe Union, and or.
cred to be printed
The House resumed the consideration
the report of the Committee on Elec-
1ns on the subjec: of the North Carroll
| Election, which consumed the rest of !,
e day. =
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31

/ The Wing nominating committee, un
der the authority given them by the Con.
vontion in January last, has placed or
the ticket for General Officers the name
Of our popular and respected towns'nan,
PETER p. REMINGTON, ESQ. as the
Wing candidate for General IRE asurer,
at the approaching election. This COM
pletes, on the part of the committee, the
nomination Of State officers, and presents
to our fellow citizens, who havo the re-
spectabiliy and welfare Of Rhode-Island
at heart, and are determined to perse-
we're in the support Of the Constitution
and the laws, let who will desert them in
this hour of their peril, as strong an ar
ray Of intelligence, worth, and expert
ence, as has ever been offered for their
support on any similar occasion. or the
merits and services of Mr.. burgess, in
particular, it would seem almost SUPER
0uous TO speak. His is no obscure or
name, which needs to be
sounded by the trumpet of the public
press. He has served the people of this
State in n station, which to fill, as he
has filled it, requires the first order of
talents, and an extent and diversity Of
attainments, which a thorough acquain-
tance with men and a long life of unre-
miited application can alone supply. On
all the great questions, accordingly,
which agitated Congress, for the last ten
years, we had the benefit and credit of
his acknowledged talents, and the ad-
vantage Of his mature and invaluable
experience. The State conse quently
augmented its reputation, and came to
AXE in the House Of Representatives
hat commanding station and influence
which nothing but the exercise of such
powers can confer on State numerical
y as inconsiderable as our own:-such
's.we sec to have been, and still to be,
he effect in the case Of little Delaware
or example, in the palmy days of her
5ayards, and her Claytons. How la
we have fallen from this high
state it needs no chronicle TO relate.
'hen the disgraceful events of the pres
mt winter are still rife in the recollec.
ion Of all our intelligent feemcn. This
, the fruit Of the gross fraud of receiv-
" bad votes by the Assembly at the
tie Congressional election-of fraud
by the aid and direct roie of {
hr present Van Buren, Governor, which
cprived us Of the services of Mr.. Il
nd ioisted upon the people Of this State
man not elected by its legal votes, and
Dt representing its deliberate sentiments.
he present election is the first opporu- \
ny which has offered itself to tho free :
en- to redress this grievance--to do JUS s
&C to the MAN, who did honor to us, and I
the same time to secure other impor- c
mt and prospective interests. lie, us u
'pIy ourselves, then, with vigor TO this a
'ject, so worthy of our best Efforts e
avlng nothing TO regret, when regret C
all be unavsiling d
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31
~zs!@ll~
7N&Ss -ss@Ss SSgs
NEWPORT:
Thursday, March 81, 1896.
WHIG NOMINATION.,
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Of Massachusetts.
WHIG PROX.

The Committee appointed by the
WIG STATE CONVENTION, holden in
Providence in January last, to select
suitable candidates for General Officers,
respectfully recommend to the support of
the Freemen, at the ensuing election,
the following Prox:
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31

The Flour markets nj st. Barts md st,
Thonas, wv. l.. March p,h, were gluttcd.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31

Commodore Patterson has taken command
at the Navy Yard, Washington.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31

TUX GOSERNOR,
TRISTAN burgess,
OrProridenee,
FOR LIEUT. GOVERNOR,
JOHN III. CROSS,
OF Westerly.
FOR SENATOR'S:
|. NATHANIEL S. RUGGLES,
OF .Newport.
Q. HEZEKIAH BOSWORTH,
OF Wmren.
3. SAMUEL w. KING,
Of Johnston.
4. THOMAS HOLDEN,
Of WarcieA.
6. JOHN J. WATSON,
Of South -Kingsto,cn.
G. CORNELIUS SEABURY,
Of Tiperion.
Of Sn,ilfeM.
8. ELISHA HARRIS,
o. JEFFREY DAVIS,
10. LEVI EDDY,
Of BurMuiie.
For Secreiary-IENRY Bowen.
For Attorney Gen.--ALBERT G.. GREENE.
For Gen. Treas. PETER p. REMINGTON.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-31
MIR. WEBSTER'S LETTER.

The following is copy of the letter of NJ
Webster referred to in tho proceedings oftl,
Massachusetts Wing Convention.