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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

Mr.. Garland, which has already been refer
red to, thus states my opinion upon the sub
ject of the bank "Mr Van Buren's onin
ions in regard to the Bank of the United
States, were expressed in The Senate of the
United States in 1928, repeated in his letter
to the Shocco Springs committee, whilst
candidate Tor the Vice Presidency, aud have
been SO freely uttered 10y him, that there
cannot, think, be occasion TO say much up-
on that subject. But to close the door TO
cayil, | state ls. That he holds that Con
gress does not possess the power to establish
national bank in any OF the States of the
Union, nor TO establish, in any such States,
The branch of any bank located in the DIS
trict OF Columbia and I'd. That he is j.,
therefore, decidedly opposed TO the establish.
meni OF national bank in any OF the States;
and is also opposed TO the establishment OF
any such bank in the District of Columbia.
as unnecessary and ineXpedicnt, aud as liza
BILE TO great proportion Of The abuses which
have, in his opinion, been practised by the
existing bank "
lie then goes into long exposition Of The
advantages of Il gold and silver currency u
yer paper one, and the general success tina,
has attended the effort To do without the Bank
of the United States
In answer 10 the fifth query, he says:
"As your question has doubtless been in
duced by the pendency Of Col. Bcnlon's re
solution 10 cXPunge from The journals oftho
Senate certain other resolutions, touching
the official conduct OF President Jack son, |
prefer TO say, that regard the passage of
Colonel Benton's preamble and resolutions
10 he an act o: justice to faithful and great
ly injured public servant, not only oonsliru-
tionai in itself, but imperiously demanded by
a proper respect for the well known will Of
the people"
We have thus given briefly and in his own
words, MIR. Van Buren's views upon The
subjects presented for his consideration, and
which in his published letter, he has contri-
we'd to SPREAD over a great surface of paper.
We find in them nothing that was not be
fore known. For the most part lhev are
mere "ditlo TO Gen. Jackson" for il seems
the Vice President never thnis or acts dif-
ferently from his chief.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29
From he LecsJurg' Genius of Liberty.
IHE COUNTY OF LoUD0UN TO THE
COUNTY OF AUGUSTA
' ~ 7 = II II " " y
J. II. PLEAsANTs, Esq.

I0" tte LtCSOGFS OSHlUS OF LiOcrtY.
The COUNTY OF LoUDOuN TO TIE
COUNTY OF AUGUSTA
Venerable and t0eU Jelored Sister
We have received, through the columns
of the Richmond Wing, your Card of
the Sd instant, in which you invite us TO
contest in support of the liberty and
laws of the country to be waged on the
first Monday in November next. We
thank you cordially, for the flattering
terms in which your challenge is couch
ed, and we beg leave to assure YOU that
our delay in taking up your glove, has
not proceeded from any want of respect
for our competitor but from a determin-
alton on our part that we would not
rashly embark in controversy in which
we might come off second best. We
feared the world might deem us reckless
in entering the lists with sister who is
old enough to be our mother, and who,
in fact, has children almost as old as we
are.
But having maturely considered the
premises, we have come TO the conclu-
sion that we can beat you, and we have
made up our minds that we ,cM do it.
The latter alternative OF your PROPOSE
ton is, therefore, accepted. We would
undertake to beat you absolutely, but
you out-nunber us in voters, and, with
your zeal and patriotism, the thing is
impossible. II our sisters, Ohio, Bed
ford, and Accomac, should be disposed
to enter the lists against you, there will
be more CHAM PAIGNE won and lost than
our Senators and Delegates will be able
to manage with discretion, (hough we
have the highest respect for their abii-
ty,) and we propose slight modifca-
tion Of the terms contained in your post
script Instead Of the first day of jan
uary, 1886, let the corks be drawn On
the Wednesday after the list Monday
in December next. so that the Wing
Electors may share the "SpoilS Of uicio-
ry."
Done at our County OF Loudoun, in
the last year of the reign OF the Kitchen
Cabinet at Washington.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29
MARYLAND IN REVOLUTION

A most deplorable state of things has
been brought about in Mary land by the
Van Buren, party. 'f2uie or Ruin, :"
seems there emphaticaly TO be their
motto. 1t is known that at the late e.
lection for Senatorial Electors, twenty
one Harrison and nineteen Van Buren,
men were chosen. These were to elect
a State Senate for the next five years.
The Constitution, however, requires
twenty-four TO form quorum. Mon
day the 18th was the day fixed for their
assembling at Annapolis. On calling o.
yer the list, twenty-oae answered to
their names, and were qualified accord.
ing to the Constitution and laws They
were all Harrison men-not one Of the
Van Buren, men appeared, although they
were all in the city. The Electors re-
NAMED in session until 3 o'clock, when
they took a recess till Sat which hour
they again assembled, and remained in
session some time, to give an opportuni-
ty TO the rccusaut Electors TO qualify :;
but none presented themselves. They
then adjourned until tie next morning
at 9 o'clock.
During the day the Van Buren, Flee
tors held meeting, and came to the I'M
derstandiug that they would meet the
College, if they would agree to give
them a majority Of the Senators Mr..
M'Gill of Washington, and Mr.. Thomas
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

The Abingdon Statesman condemns
IN the most indignant language, the sy.
coPhantic address of Judge Campbell 20
President Jackson, at Nashville. The
Judge modestly says the country has
done something to reward his services
although it has fallen short of his merits.
The Statesman keenly remarks-"The
people have with one exception, tthe
right to appoint his successor,) given
him all he asked-have Submitted TO all
he has usurped-ahd it is question with
US ii the American people are not in
debted to his o,on .tordearance that the
Government still retains the mere name
and form Of a Republic
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

The Richmond Enquirer lately re-
marked that "our [itsI fiends in Ken
lucky, with old Tecumseh at the head
are lighting the ship" True enough !!
We see by the Lexington Reporter that
the hero of the Great Crossings has sta, t
ed on a stump speaking four through the
mountain regions of Kentucky. The
Enquirer, CT course, approves this per-
sonal electioneeriDg Of the would be
Vice President!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29
CORRESPONDENTS

RICHMOND, September 18th, 1896.
Dear Sir Your Political opponents in the
State OF Mary land have, for some time, been
actively urging against you new Charge,
that Of selling tchite men, which probably
had no mconSderable effect in the recent e.
lections in that State, and viii, h is evidently
much relied upon TO influence the approach
ing elections throughout the United States
enclose you paper (the Baltimore Repub-
iican) containing the charge IN full, and |
beg ofyou as an act Of justice To yourself and
your friends, 10 enable me to relute charge
against The uniform tenor OF your life, which
| am well aware, has been replete with in
stances OF distinguished private liberaIity
and public sacrifice.
With the highest respect, have the honor
10 be, your fellow citizen,
JOHN. III. PLEASANTS.
GEN. WM. ii. HARRIsoN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

@5A writer in the FiDcastle Demo
crat calls Gen. HARRISON so HmBord
Conreniioner" The affair at Fort Meigs
and the battle of the Thames, we may
imagine the writer supposes to be proof
of HARRIsoN's Tory principles We
know he was in pretty close contact ,oih
the enemy on those occasions and that
being evidence, Mr.. Van Buren, is Ger.
tauly the best PATRror, for he rcouId
not go near them When the people Of
his own Tory State flocked out to meet
the British on their frontier, Mr.. VAN
BUREN,, like a good PATRIOT, staid at
home
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

&%We perceive the editor Of the
Woodstock (Virgipia) Sentinel yea,
iouS Ia" Barc"ite, wears the coat of
arms Of New York in the head Of his
paper This is kind of Difference TO
the Empire State which we do tot
like. and makes what we took TO be a
piece Of wit in our friend of the Lexino
ton Gazette, too serious for Joke. Ex-
plain yourself, Mr.. Sentinel.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

The Van Burenites in Indiana de-
nouncc Gen. Harrison as a friend to the
South, and as having favored Slavery
while Governor Of the Northwestern
Territory. In Pennsylvania, the same
game is Played while here, in Virgi-
MIA, he is decried by Mr.. Richie and
his coadjutors as an Abolitionisl =
Which LIE?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

We understand that Judge Allen pr e.
sided at the late session of the Superior
Court of Botetourt with promptitude
and ability which have obtained for him
the universal respect and esteem Of t.,e
Bar and people. His appointment is
said to be decidedly popular in the dis
trict.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

The kanaa ha Banner says-"Harri,
son will get an overwhelming majority
nthis Congressional district, if we may
Judge from the signs OF the times. In
telIigence received daily demonstrates
the fact that he is truly the candidate OF
the People.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

Some of the Jealous advocates of the
brdue and chiUalrouS Van Buren, do not
hesitate to call Gen. Harrison a copard
Well, we suppose we must bear it. Mr..
Van Buren,, we know, opposed The ,choIe
,car, while Gen. Harrison only fought
In IL!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

A great Internal Improvement Con-
vention is 10 be held at Nashville, Ten,
ncssee, on the second Monday in Octo-
Der. The object is to devise general
system of Internal Improvement for the
State. n line of railway from the Viz
sinia boundary through the central part
OF Tennessee 10 the Mississippi river IS
one OF the schemes in contemplation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

Alr. Van Bnren's organ in PhiladeI-
pbia, the Pennsy IvaDian, tells the Qua
kers that Mr.. Van Buren, was an advo-
cate Of The Missouri restrictions, and that
Gen. Harrison voted ,cih the South -
Why don't the Richmond Enquirer tell
It's readers the same thing
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

1t was customary to Publish monthly
returns of the condition OF the u. States
Bank while used as Opposite for the
money of the CONVENIENTLY Why does
not the Secretary OF the Treasury con-
tnue the good custom in regard to the
Pct Banks? Alas. we fear, there might
be In some cases "a begg4rly account of
empty boxes"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

The Van Burenites in New Jersey
propose to postpone their Convention
until after the election. That will be
good time-the weather will be cooler
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

General Dunlap, of Tennessee, has
marched TO Texas with about three hun
dred men.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

Gen. Harrison was expected in Phil.
adslPhia on Saturday afternoon last.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

The survivors of the gallant corps,
known in the late war as the Peters
burg Volunteers cannot stand the i'm.
Putation Of cowardice whfch has been
thrown on Gen. Harrison. Seven of
them came out over their own names, in
the las! Petersburg IntvlligeDcer, to
stamp its falsehood.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

The Democrat talks 0! changes in
this county in favor of Van Buren, Ue
defy him 10 shor hcm.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

The Tennessee Brigade, one thousand
strong, under Gen. Armstrong, have tlkeu
up their line Of march, from Alabama, for
Tennessee-whe here, it is expected, they will
arrive by the nth instant. THIS force, con
neCted with the thousand friendly Creeks
under Col. Lane, the Florida Militia alrea-
dy embodied, and the U. S. troops now in
the Territory, present no little array, and
show, on the part Of Gen. CALL, degree Of
perseverance, energy and spirit not easily
suhdued, and which, we lhuer ourselves,
will, at least, give peace and quiet to The
harrassed inhaOItaDts Of that terriliry, Il not
result in the entire subjuga!ion Of The Semi.
noles.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29


OF Cecil, appeared in the chamber with
this propostion-but they were refused
the privilege ofmaking any communica-
ton. Until they qualified, they were
told they could not be received in their
capacity OF Electors and further, that
until President was elected, the COL
lege could not be considered to be in
session.
If the Van Buren, Electors pcrsis. in
their refusal to act, the State Govern
ment must tumble into ruins, and .nar-
chy ensue. Without Senate, there
can be no egislature-without a Legis-
lature, no Governor elected-without a
Governor, no appointments of periodi-
cal officers, such as Judges of Orphans
Courts, Justices of the Peace, Sherifs,
&c. sc, and consequently the govern
mcnt Of Law will be suspended, an,. that
of brute force substituted Who can
contemplate such state of things with
out horror and deep Indignation against
the unprincipled men who would pro,
duce ii
Van Buren, men Of The South, are
these your principles: And DO YOU en-
dorsc the Jacobinical princisles avowed
by your party in Pennsylvania, and es.
pouScd by the Giobe-in the face of the
Constitution of the United States-that
State Convention has right ito i'm
pair the obligation of contracts, - and an
nul the deeds you hold for your proper
'y? IL you DO MOI, then beware Of the
patty with which you are acting. You
STE the lengths they are prepared 10 go.
Can you so with chem? Pause. there
fore, we besrech J ou;--as you value the
peace and safety Of your own lifesideS
as you love your country-we bcsecch
you, pause and r,nectl
~ HdIutHay night meeting WIS
held in Monument Square, Baltimore, at
which about two thousand persons were
present. They were addressed by Ben
Jamin Howard, and strongly urged to
instruct their representative not TO appear
in the Electoral College and, as an in.
ducenitnt he told them that he Goceya.
ment 'coa!d b. diSSolucd p! Can any
thing spenk mere plainly the reckless
infaiua;ion OF the Van Buren lea,!cr>?
He concluded the address by putting
the question in the usual way-'Thnsc
who are in favor of insiructiDg thcir rec,
rcsentatvcs to abstain from going into tin
College, will say Aye" t:crc Ave!
Aye >! was shouted by one part of the
crowd. Those who are against it will
say, Ne" No! No from another part
OF the crowd. Mr. Howard immcdiatcy
announced, Ut is then carried mimi
nonSly." That there was a majority Of
voices for the affirmative. grant. but
how a majority constitutes unanimiig, I
am at loss to unders. and - Coyycspon-
dent trcdcrichsj. Arenn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29
THE CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
The county Of James City to the county, o
HUguStG I:

"The anti Van buren, Committee of
james City county believing their county to
bc the strongest Wing county IN the State,
or even in The United States while they
feel pleasure IN the attitude assumed by their
sister of Augusta on the Sd inst, cannot sui
fer her 10 putUn The lau:els of victory with
out "a combat. They therefore in the same
spirit that dictated her challenge, take up
the gauntlet on the relative Wing majority
given, according 10 The number o! votes pol.
led in each County,"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29
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POSTSCRIPT.

From The Baltimore Chronicle, Sent ~
LATEST FROM ANNAPOLIS.
The steamboat from Annapnls arrived
last night, about half after eight o'clock.
having on board eighteen oCIe Electors
~ Senate, who, in defiance OF the wisl, of
'heiF constituents, the plain injunction
OF the Constitution, and their manifest
duty, have persisted in their reckless
design Of destroying the Government
and Constitution Of Maryland. All of
these Electors are what are denominated
' a" Enf4" 'nen---A deep and indignant
excitement pervades all ranks OF the DC.
pulation Of this city, at whose most cher
ished Interests this act of partizan folly
ana madness aims blow which can on.
ly be avertcd by the immediate and en-.
ergetic action OF the people Of the STATE.
The lateness of the hour at which this
startling intelligence was received pre-
vents US from INDUCING in those com
ments which the occasion naturally sup-
gcsts. We have now only time to say,
that 1t is distinctly understood that the
Van Buren, Electors have fully formed
the determination to refuse to return to
Annapolis, and that all hope of the cleo
ton OF Senate, through their aid. is at
an end, unless their constituent, shalt
compel them to perform their duty. It
IS generally believed they uillimmedi-
ateiy resign.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

James City 10 be sure, is 10 Augusta as
the dwarf TO the giant--as Sir GeoGrey
Hudson to Sir Geoffrey Peveril-yei wc will
back James CITY fora bdske 81 Of Champagne
upon the terms of her acceptance. As Noah
said OF Litle Delaware, her heart Is as big
''as continent"
The Lcesburg Washingtonian gives ii 10
be understood that Loudoun will accept the
Augusta challenge in due form MIX.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-29

Al The last accounts from Annapolis
the noble tocenfy one were still at their
posts, and determined to remain there as
long as might be necessary, or as long
as they could constitutionalIy, topreserve
the State from anarchy. They talked
Of sending for their families
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-04-14

gene, Of this kind vas deemed a, all rcecssaty,
ever thought OF. Tie discovery ofii. expcs.i-
enes Is OF recent origin. The md, idual vho Is
favored will tie .rCcal and most lr<raiivr a.
iai;.in,ent, VAS, IS al know, y,iy actiyr!y en-
saeed, rot only in preventing rccharrr Of the
Baul If the United States, but in promoting tie
removal OF the public moncyr, contrary 10 law,
tfen that institution 80 the local banks before lis.
charter had expired. (Scc Mr.. Duane's cNposiiian1
Ntiethetlr. & those who are concerned with linn,
bad Veto his prc>,rt Office, viii nor uuderta
10 say. Eut his nu,l " i'll say, lhnit cfoc .clf,
the manner oiis creation, d II. particular functions.
are peril Ct anomalies y hocycr before Heard Of an
agent being above aud superior To, his principals
These principals ltlpc dcpositc banLD get admit.
lance into favor through tie Influence Of the A.
gent. lie directs and controls Mom thus COM
pleiey reversing the regularly established order Of
things. And he n, knovrdgcS, too. that thy paw
him ior his services. How much, Is not stated.
But, gentlemen, VIII tel YOU how much could
be Obtained, wiou, difficulty, from the depo.ile
banks Tor the privilege of having the use oil lie
whole oi the public money coIlccicd from time 10
time. DO not be startled when tell YOU that
something like a million 0f doHDrS per 0nnRm
might be drawn from them acpiceaicly for this
privilege. Many banks have given four per cent.
ON the amount of money deposited with them for
traction over sN, some at seven per cent in States
where tlat rae Of interest is allowed. A great
many banks would be glad to take in none, ON a
long deposiic, ALLOWING three per cent interest ON
II. ~ that rate, the amount of the public l. oncv
d, postc in the local banks would produce. al
this time, (and the amount i, ncrcasnp) about a
MILLION or DOLLARS PER ANNuMl | will not say
1om much they pay. Mr. W. himself tells II,
they do pay something.
" hen the majority in Congress, therefore, To-
fused 10 adopt Mr.. Wlsr's vcrv reasonable and
proper resolution merely 10 inquire into This
matter could they have duly reelected ON the
subject Or ii feared and unprecedented thai
some d0mn,Dg fac Is might lie bioughl to light
Which would operate inIuriou>l TO" The part, -
We are coming 10 a pretty pass, indeed But
Whatever may have been the motives for refusing
this inquiry, it hthoveS the tax-paying people OF
the country 10 ponder well ON this subject for if
in regard 10 this matter, and some others thai
might he mined, there is not " something rotten"
am greatly mistaken. We shah see in due time
ior ioul play, Ike murder, viii out.
ONE OF iEPEOPLE
NmctHn, ArRu., 1896