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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27
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Letters of the llth iu>l., STATE liIt a company
of militia attacked by the Indians, WAS Dispersed
and could NOT be rallied that Ne-ah-miro is Ger
tainly lvtile that the sircnqii, OF the hoSiilrs was
daily increased by DESERT, rs of the iricndl, Indians
and that DIZZY are now supposed to number at
least three thousand warriors.
General Jesnp'S escort had returned through
the upper part of the nation, and report that some
companies OF Alabama volunteers had become dis
satisfied and returned home that the militia OBJ
lected to being mustered into the service OF
the United States and that much confusion pre-
vailed nj Tuskecce.
General Scott was still indl,posed, On the lodI,
1903 GEORGIA volunteers drafted men were nl,-
tered into the service OF the | nilcd States al CO.
iumbns, and tho number WIS supposed 10 have
been Increased on the ltll 10 $500. But not
MORE than halt tins force was armed. The | nitcd
States troops and marines bad not arrived.
II wnsstatcd than Col. Hogan had made a publ
cation in Alabama making some startling dbclo-
snres of frauds praciised upon the Indians by land
spectators, accompanied hN letter, from Somr al
the leading spectators, which had fallen into his
o,ession, and tlatthc excitement. against that class
al aaen and against ~ towa of Columbus, Geor-
fia, Where some Of them reside, is very strong,
Ii IS unprecedented that these discussions may have
aa IN SPURIOUS eject upon the military operations.
Giobr.
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FRENCH C~LAIMS.-Tln New York Jour

nal of Commerce OF the 18th saNs-"f c%sterdaH,
after 50 many Years ot hope deferred, the holders
Of certificates In claims allowed on account oi
French spoliaiions, had the pleasure OF receiving
about 80 per cent on the amount, comprising an
aggregate of nrur ~, 100000. rs most Of the
ella maa's reside in tic northern cries, the elect
upon the money market in these places must lac
very perceptible, by putting into circulation, funds
ebicl, have hitherto been locked up III dePositc
hanks. To this cause, partly, Is 10 be attributed,
we presume, the relief experienced in our mo
ney market yestcrda}.-fhe operations Of the
United States Bank doubtless contributed 10 tine
same result"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27
DECEASED SERNILITN.-

DEBASED SERNILITN.-Somc time since
we published 10 our readers the miSerabIy debased
declaration of Martin Van Barren, that it is glory
enough to serve under such a chief as Gen. Jack
son." and now we have a second edition OF the
same slaviS!i doctrine.
Ratlif Boon, oflndiana. we are Informed by tue
T.. S. Telegraph, unhlusllinglv declared in his
place in the House Of Representatives, on the ;iOth
ult., that I" he giosicd IN gearing the collar Of such
a man as 1ndren jackson !"
We have a very fine dog W call - Plato and
we believe he thinks quite as much Of us, as Mar
I'm Van Buren, and Ratlit Boon do OF their master.
let We hnl ilAt even " Plato" ~donA-ani wear his
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

WHEAT Cnor=rhe Baltimore Chronicle saws
Tho destruction Of Wheat by the Nv IS much
more extensive than we had supposed. In some
places the loss is total, and IN others little more
rhan the seed wheat will be made. In Frederick,
and WASHINGTON Counties, Maryland, we under
stand, some farmers have p|iouebed up their crops
with the view of raising buchwlmlt. We learn
that Wheat PAT in the erou d late in the fail, has
generally Jared better than the earlier sowing.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

NoRfoih, JIM ~.
FRAN Ike Souh.-The splendid steam Packet
Sinl3i taroIma, Captain Rollins, arrived Yesterday
morning about O'Clock, in Il hours from Charles.
ion, bringing MS, from the Editors of the Courier
and Patriot, ileir papers up to Friday last inciu-
siye, and from the Eli,or of the Savannah Geor-
gian, the papers oil Tuesday d d Wednesday. We
also received from them Aueu>ta, Mobile and
New Orleans papers in advance of se mail.
The number ofmen at or near the seat of the
Indian war, is not far from four thousand. but they
cannot move with great expedition withou, lcavinr
their baggage wagons behind. Gen. Scott was
convaiescent, but not well enough for active duty.
An effort was made by the Indians to eros, ii
ttattahoochee, but the prompt movements OF the
militia prevented It's success.
The frcshet was alarming in the South. Agricul-
tire VIII suffer an injury almost unparalleled from
such a cause.
We learn from passengers that the Indians at
tackled the fort at Mlcanopy ahoui the Slh inst.
Tor AN hour or two, during which Major Ileileman
arrived WIN a tram of wagons and Il reinforce
nel,' when they made a sortie in witch Z Of the
80 troops we're wounded, among whom was
g~erously.
The Sugar House of Gen. Clincb At For,
Drane, and that OF Mr.. Mcintosh at Oak1anJs
have been destroyed by the Indians.
Gen. Scott would probably murcl, with the ar
my, nearly oooo strong, against the Greeks, about
the 10Th INST. ~
mat part OF the Marine Corps which embarke,
al illls place. MeIe a Sparta, Georgia. on Tues
aas last, IN good health apd spirits, and woule
proceed wlfliail possible despatch to- Fort Mitchell
'ne" march was much impedcd BY continued
rams Tor several days previous.
Among the passengers in thc South Carolin
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

TIM WnG>r cnors.-Thc prospect is more
cheering in tle West. The Rockingham (Na.)
Register Of lIe lul inst. states, lha, the wheat
which, before the recent rams viii, which Provi-
denee has blessed IL, presented quite an unpromis
ing appearance, now looks iresI, aud green, and
viii, We have not the least doubt, put TO blnsl
those who have complained So bitterly that the
seed >owu would not be fcaped, &C."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

\ New York paper mentions that hundreds oil
persons assembled at the Park on Friday, 10 look
al the pane Of class IN one of the windows OF IN
court house, which had been accidentally fractured
dnrino the lrial of Robinson into a strong profile
likeness Of Rosina Townsend ! Marvellous
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

II The Charlottesville "Jefrersonian q
no'lnces Mr.. Adams late AntiAmerican spce'
WY properly; but it is wrong in styling Mr.. A.
Nh'g. The Jelfersonian is ungratefuI to its nj
lr'end' in seeming to forget that he has lately go
over to the Van Euren party.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27
Pc

o. Since the foregoing was in type, we have
received Information that the Dcpositc Bill la,
passed. the House of Representatives BY the dec
slVe vote ct loo to 3S-the nays, from Virginia,
being Beal", COLES, Dromgooic, LovalI, J.. Y.
Mason, Roane, aad Wise--tlo other II for T.
The House made a most excellent amendment 10
the bill, to wit, dividing the Surplus according to
5eder0f Popufation, instead of the combined ratio
of representation in both Houses of Conorcs-
which was agreed to by the Senate, will, only one
or two dissenting voices. Will the President veto
this bill, in the teeth of such overwhelming maiopi.
ties? We will not believe it.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27
TIE WIFE crop

From various quarters of the Country, we learn
that the wheat CROP has been much injured by the
Fly. II this section, we understand that the Fly
has not done any serious damage-tlc crops pro
missing to yield the usual quantity.
lbngdon SfatfSmdR.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27
FOR SALE.

a. FIRST RAIE1TAAo HORSE WAGON.
N made upon the Winchester plan, which is gene
rally very much admired. Any person wishing to
purchase. can view said Wagon at lynclis Ware
house. For terms, apply To tho suhscribcT. residing
At Ianclornc', ti,ils JNO. n. SHtkES. >
juno - "A,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

'"~oePe"de"ce Of 1eras.-It will be seen that
committee ofForeign Relations in the Senate i
''pot'ed' through Mr.. Clay, in favour of the
oosh''Ion OF the independence of Texas, as soon
" ''''' DC ascertained that she is able to malnia
hef present position in relation to Mexico.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

were Col. Bankheaa, and Capts Mcllcn and
Landrum of the L.. 5. Artillery, and Cap. Edcin
and Lieut.. Carter, of the Us. Marine Corps.
Beacon.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27
Ertraci nj a litter, ddffd.

AIGIsIN, JUHr ID.
Accounts from Columbus state thai over on
hundred cases of Snail Fox are reported iiinrc,
and great fears are entcftiined that II viii extend
IN the Army.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

"BclieYing tins Immense force of Executive pat
rona@c to be dangerous to the public liberty, and
as the Disbursements of public money must neccS-
sarily be made by the Executive branch of the Co
verament, that every increase of expenditure tends
directly 10 increase the influence OF that De-
partmrut, ! am tor embracing every fit occa-
sion tn reduce the public expenditure to the real de-
mandS of the public service. 1t is will, refer
ence to this great political object, that | attach 50
much importance to Il wiSc cconomy in the admins
tration of the public affairs
What |tdctioHs spirit ultcrs these sentiments 2
What anarchist dare breathe forth such SANDER
against the Executive prcrogdt're and power : Is
ii a Calhoun, or a Pickens, or "A Wiscl Oh, no :
1t is the oHcc orihoaor Mr.. RivcS-tho now
friend Of the Protest., OF the seizure of the public
dcpoSiies-the friend OF an economical expcndi-
fur of forty milIionS-tho friend of the cxpumging
resolutions, and the defender and asscr,er of Ey-
ccutiyo prcrogative and power
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

ZWflso$ LrMrk1N and WILLIAM CARROLL, 10
le Commissioners lof settling claims under the 9Th
article oltI,c treaty with The Cherokee Indians.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

American resident in France, in sending his re-
spects TO linn, SAYS. " Mr.. Nauelnn irusi lie a
Young gentleman OF my. aee: fccollcct dining
will him in December. l7SJ, nj DIR. lfanklin's.s
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

s"'' '"'' NC i'otaec'esa as 10 a surplus in the IT,.
s1ry would be found equally fallacions -
next winter no Senator would ventura 10 "''
place and acknowledge that he had made ,n.l NY
prediction Rr. Rires torfhrH rfplie9 nz, Il
ro"1d he was net afraid Of benz callo,i -.
prophet, and ts0s giiiiag Il stat. Oh his 'aN'
siGaifR, hat thrre troafd be a SIRpIFufs
THIRTY MILLIONS and he depo.a.. u
utterly 0ah-'Jegrrso"iaa, anti Repubiicon and,
constitutional, the project 10 expcnd the 40
money ON Notifications, which the GROWING St..
Of the country would render unnecesxar,n sa'
Tallmadec one Of the New York Senator. u
cided viii, Mr.. Rives in opinion, tina ,bera
be at least thirty millions in the treasury m ,h.,
Of January next. We confess we are ,s,or;l~
this state of things. Mr.. Rives boldly done.
Benion's scheme for squandering the nnbl;.
hey, as " anti-J enerSonian, anti RepnbEcan
unconstitutional y and Mr.. Richie. or,bo r.@ "'
rer, urges the President to veto a bill. ,ho l"
OF winch can alone save us from this pron;ea,o. :,
pcnditurr, or from what is worse, the acc,r,n,.,
IN the treasury Of an overwhelming f49d nj, ..
tam MIR. Riycs deserves the thanks Of fla
try-& not the less hiatt Inc views wlicI, he no.
presses are in entire accordance will, those =
by him in his celebrated speech on ro,rench,azI
many years AGO.
Let this bill pass, and its GOOD effects will h.
parent, not only in the publication of the oon
soVernment, bat in the general prosperity Of Il.
entire country, consequent upon the large a1d;,;,.
al means which will be at once at ,hc NM.
me several States, enabling them to prosecute vii
energy, and speedily to consummate those r,.a.
flccnt scheme OF internal improvement. which :.
SO requisite to the full development of tbc;r >.
sources, without bnrdcnine the people, or ,bro,
ING these works into the hands of chartered ~.
nopolics.
We may add that the President canno, vote H.. F
Bill IN question, without subiccting his motives
suSplcIon, seeing that il transfers the public r,ao,
from his " custody where he has more Than o,..
admitted that it ought not TO be, To the custo1y -
the law, where he has frequently urged Copurcsx,o
place 1t. I'll not his past views on dis snbjec,
Justly be regarded as excessively hypocr;t;c,1
should ne now veto a law having this very ohicc,
mainly in view, merely because that Inv contain.
"A scelon, providing for the disposition of the en-.
plus revenue, which, those opposed to it say will
never he found in the treasury, 4 which, if sLon1l
be found there, is in perfect accordance will, HI,
own repeated recommendations? But we will moi,
anticipate the Presidents action upon the subject
further tlan to say that he will merit the cyocr,. i
tons OF the entire country, if, to promote parry
purposes, Ile shall refuse to sign a law, every prov.
sion OF which is in accordance with his own recom.
mcndationS, rs he will receive their thanks, il. >a.
king of the influence of the corrupt CabaI by
whom thisbill is opposed, he shall give it his promm
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

Suiss 7ytdiy-Thc Senate, on Saturday, re-
iected 4 treaty, made By the late Edward Living
sion at Paris, with The Swiss. The great and al
most only object Of TIN, treaty, says the New
ork Courier, was. in effect, another arrange
meut for the benefit Of foreigners. II provided that
the nearest Kin, although aliens might inherit prop
CITY in tbe respective countfic, Of which they
might be nau-resident>. There IS no reciprocity
IN the arrangement many Swiss may die IN this
country, after having made fortunes in ii; but the
reverse Will probably never happen.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27
u We copy the following from the Wa'li1
ton Telegraph:
MASSACRE AT GOLIAD.

we are happy to learn that another indyid1
escaped the massacre, John c. Duval, son ofGr
vernon pnval' late of Florida. lie is the only ind
N'o'aI OF IA company raised at Bardstown, an
'o'nl,ahacd by his brother Burr Duval, that Is
capped lie gives the same account of the cicpr
stances connected with the capture and massaa'
as those previously given.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27
APPOINTMENT by THE PRESIDENT.

By and ruth IN ddrioe and consent ot TN NJ
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DOMESTIC INTELLEGENCE.
From the Columbus (Geo.) Herald, June II.
CREEK WAR INCIDENTS.
WEDNESDAY. June sih.

thEEN WAN = ~ e.
WEDNESDAY, June sth.
4 party of Indians attacked the plantation of a
Mr.. Edwards about Is miles from Columbus ; Mr.
r.. was n%loueiline in his field and was shot down
while thus cncaged-aiter shooting him the inha.
man wrctchcs went 10 his body and maneled it in Il
mos, shocking manner. scalping him and literal,
cutting him to pieces. 1t was trul, fortunate thai
this e~entlemen's family had, a short time previous
removed TO another part of the country. From
40 TO so Indians visited the plantation Of Gen
Watson, distant about 10 miles from Columbus
and killed a negro woman, shooting her tri6t, and
CARRYING her off with tkrte other NEGROES. Gen
w. and son made a narrow escape they were on
their way 10 the plantation, and had arrived within
a few miles of the house, when they were met by
several of the negroes who were running from the
Indians their master Immediately turned back ID
save himself and son from the tonlaiawk.
TnrRspay, June oh.
In the afternoon, about 4 O'Clock, a body Of In
dams 200 strong, crossed the Cha,tahochcc at DIR.
Sbepherd's, about p miles below this place
shottl, after landing on the Georgia side, they en-
eounterod two companies of volunteers, one from
the county of Gvinnctt, commanded by Capt
GERMANY, only forty strong the other containing
about the same number from Stewart county, and
commanded by Capt. Jcrnigan. making m all
eighty white men, and, rs near rs could he ascer-
tanned, 200 Indians. \ BATH cnSued and was
fought in good earnest the Gwioneit troops trst
engaoino the Indians alone. IAts little squad oil
forty men, unaecu>,omc1 TO tieE. ~, and taken
altogether hv surprise, stood mp 10 their savage
and desperate fov for a full hour, mi sustained
themselves with admirable spirit, until completely
routed BY lhe superior force Of the enemy, when
they made good their retreat with the Loss of five
men, aud the captain Hwonndod. The Stewart
company then took y hand in the FIGHT, md after
a short engagement. were also ose%rpowercd, and
compelled to retire from tho contest, having lost
several other number: the whole number ofvhire
men missing after this affair WIS from ~ 10 II.
FRIDAY. June 10.
Capt. Pave, of the t.. s.. Army, despatched u
friendly Indian from For Mitchell, somr eight d1q>
since. 10 thc camp of Nc-sh Niece, the head
chief, with a y.ev 10 ascertain the private tccliae
Of his old Chief in relation To the prssrnt war.
The Indian returned this morning. During his
s,av at the chiefs camp, the Indians were assem-
blcA by Ne-ah Niece, who gave tIem Il "wat
II. ..J l.. -, - H.. I'LL ,,l a.. Md l,,l
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

collar with coaplaecney-wc Frequently fnd him
ondcayoring 10 slip it. lie is. therefore. most
c~lc1Hiy, a ,sore hiellmindrd animal tlan cithrf Of
the President Spanicls.# Cincinnati !ihie.=
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

Thi LAY has passed over, and ~ unpleasant OF
horrifying accounts have reached onr ears it is
however, bat the quiet that p%reccde> the storm.
Troops have been coming steadily in from the
first OF the Indian excitement, and tln entire force
now here and IN the neighbofhood is not less than
p00D
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-03-18
Opinions Of tllc Press,
MR.. PINCKNEY's RESOLUTION

The Qussftoa--The Charleston mls.Represen
.stlye Or some friend out Of the few left him to APP
prove he ate unfortunate proceeding, has held up,
in the Mercury Of the both, statement Of the
S,bern votes, on the adoption ofthe several claus
.. Of ms Resolution on the Sase question, In the
divided and distracted vote OF the South, he expects
~ find e1untcn.nce for his Own measure Of pre-
tended harmony" A singulardevice Of that sort
mus, il Be. Of which the first effect as 70 those
whom il processes TO serve, is utterly TO break up
eli co,rcrt of AGREEMENT among them, and TO split
them to pieces, upon an issue the most capi'ai ana
the foos, irreconcilable This, let II be remarked
!. the very earliest frut Of Mr.. P's. measure
and. excegt some other equally lnausplcions e.
iects, is almost its only certain consequence bli
10 the vote for We will accept his ISSUE 50 tar a.
10 scrntinize that with him. We viii but remark
o., uassant, that II Is somewhat new ground io'
South Carollnian 10 take, to sci up The rule o
numbers. in order 10 show cur people On ~hict
side right lay.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-03-18
NOTICE.

HANl\G been appointed by the court
u ~ Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the
county Of MeckIenburg, Guardian Of my
Father, James Latla, all persons having
claims against him are requested TO present
them for settlement and all persons lndeb,.
ed to him are desired to make pay ment.
ROBERT LATTA, Guardian.
lorkrIjle, So Ga. March 3, 1880.
p. 5. Rufus Reid, Esq, IS my lawfully
authorized agent: Persons are therefore
requested 10 call on hIm IN my absence.
r. l.. Guardian.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-03-18

Banking Capltai.-lhe Banking Capt.
al OF Louisiana wll'haye been enlarged, he.
fore the close OF the present Session OF the
Legislature Of that State, to about artaiy.
ttro millions OF dollars Upon whIch Il IS
supposed discounts are and vii be made 10
the amount Of one hundred and fifty millions
Of dollars. |. the Government OF Pennsyl-
wanna is to be put down for incorporating
thlr,y.tye millions Of eriSting bank capital
If Conventions are 10 be called, and mob
law invoked, 10 punish the Pennsl lyanlans
for daring thus 10 understand aud pursue
the true interests Of their State, what shall
be done with Louisiana, which has charter.
ed new capital 10 an amour, according 10
federal populat0n) more than ten times az
great as the old capital TO which new
charter has been granted by Pennsy wanna
The progress OF Banking u LOUISIANA
has been very rapid, though up to the pre-.
sent year II has not perhaps more than
kept pace nttn the demand created by the
increasing culture OF Sugar aud Cotton, and
the Increasing commerce ofthe port OF New
Orleans. The following statement OF the
progressive increase Of Bank Capital N
Louisiana will probably not be unacceptable
to our readers:
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-03-18

The .ErSi division OF tie questiOu--ti'at as 10
submitting the whole matter 10 a Commute, foo
Report upon twas really the whole question:
All the rest stood, with Southern men, for very l'
tie. Upon this however, the vote stood, among the
members from the slayeholClng States, as follows
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-03-18
Wood ! NOOd!!

TE'tlE subscriber informs the citizens of
Il Charlotte, that he IS prepared 10 fur.
ulsh Wood to any one, either now or at any
tune through the summer, al the customa
~ price. w. 5. b. HAYES.
March II, 1896.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-03-18
House Of Entertainment.

Ro,ali, as House of Entertainment and is
prepared to accommodate all who may "a.
vor him with a call, in the best manner.
HIS table will be at all times furnished
with the best the up country market can at
ford. His bar with the choicest liquors,
his stables with the most wholesome pro.
vision, attended by faithful ostlers, and from
his constant attention, add unrem;lIng ex.
ertIons 10 please, he hopes TO mevl. a share
Of public patronage. A. d. JOHNSON.
Lancaster, March II, 1896.
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ton in AsheviIle, on the 2sth day Of inn.
TO take such steps as they may deem Dro
per to forward the location Of the Raj Road
between Cincinnati and Charleston.
On motion made and seconded, the NEE,
ing adjourned to meet again in this ulacs
Oh Thursday Of April Court next.
sAM'L W. DAVIDSON, Chr.
: n. BIAcKsTocK, Sec'y.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-03-18
From the LynchJurg Erginian.


Mr.. Piuckney's Rfsolution.--lt is to be regretted
that this resolution was offered at all, and especial.
" by a Southern man. Why make an elaborate
Report to prove that Congress has no night TO legis
late on the subject OF slavery in the Staiesl Who
has ever affirmed such a right2 No, Arthur Tap
pan, or Lloyd Garrison, or Thompson, ever claimed
thu, power What need, then Of a long dlsquisi-
ton 70 dlsproyc it, May not, The other hand,
he productive Of harm, IN future time, by nduc-
ing doubt whether the jurisdiction Of Congress
was not 10 our day, disputed and dcbateable
point And then, as to the District Of Columbia
if the question Is reduced 10 one Of mere cxpcdi
cncy Of what value will the Report be 10 the SOUTH
II il IS ONLY iuexpedl-nt, may not the time short
" come when the members Of Congress from tie
nnn.slayeholdlng States will no longer 80 rerarC
IL If be settled that II Is not constitutonally
T forbidden ground will the AbolIliouists be deter
red, By a Congressional Report, from renewing
their efforts 10 effect the abolition Of slavery in tn