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tain," awakening the deluded from their
dreams, and The enlightened mind TO a lively
appreciation Of the true policy Of a free civil
Used state, and TO realising sense Of the
dangers that are beseting the path Of our on
ward career. Credit is essential 10 a free
state; il has been the great lever of our pow
err; the secret of our success, An exclusive
ly metallic currency was the policy OF the
dark ages; ii is unworthy the countenance
of an enlightened mind of modern times.
A correspondent Of the Boston Post thus
justly speaks Of the author of this speech:
The most eloquent man in Congress, is Mr.. Lee
gare of South Carolina. This gentleman is happy
in defamation but he does not depend upon il for
effect. He is logical and argumentative persuasive
and conciatofy, and declamaory without being
rapid He unites in himself in my opinion, more
of the graees of the statesman and orator. than any
other man now living His eloquence partakes OF
the energy of Pitt, and the fancy of Grafton As an
American statesman, and as an orator. he affords an
example worthy Of the imitation of young aspirans
for parliamentary fame.
The speech will be issued from this Office
in pamphlet form.
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MIR. LEGARE,s SPEECH.

We are gratifed in being able to lay be-
fore our readers to-day, portion of this very
able production, the most powerful and con-
vincing argument, it is admitted, presented
during the session upon the floor Of Congress.
We wish it might be in the hands of every
reader, and that it might be read to every en-
lightcncd hearer in the country. 1t is the
production OF an orator and statesman, of
the most extensive information and the most
sagacious and logical mind. 1t must carry
conviction to the conscientious inquirer after
truth, and shaiter even the strong holds of
prejudice and delusion. 1t speaks in the
voice of truth and patriotism, and should
reach every log house beyond the noun
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exquisite DIALECTICs.

We deny that it understood that Mr.. Web
ster made a 81 tender of his services" They
e,renn-( Baiimore) Commercial Chronicle and Daily
Maryiander.
We THUS stand corrected! We never
knew before, that thing could be "given"
without being /" rendered" ii. e. offered) at all.
But let the Chronicle, and whomsoever it may
concern, understand, that we are far from de-
nying or undertaking Mr.. Webstcr's service
on that important occasion to which it alludes,
when Notification took the field against the
Administration. We know, that though he
"protested beforehand against resort to
force" in speech at Worcester, in October;
yet, in December, at Fanuiel Hall, he changed
his views, and rallied all his patriotism in a
powerful speech in defence of the constitu-
ton and the country. And we have reason to
recollect that his speech in Congress against
notification was most powerful indeed be-
cause we know that the late lamented Major
HENRY LEE sent from Paris to procure
copy of the speech, pronouncing it the most
able forensic argument and best defence Of
the constitution he had ever seen.
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1t may be remarked, that the rate of foreign
exchange at IL ID per cent. is considered as
at par, owing to the difference Of value in
London.
The banks at New York, and south of that
city, suspended specie payments on the st Of
September, 1914, and in pursuance to their
arrangements gave notice to the Secretary of
the Treasury that, on the goth of February,
1917, they should resume specie payment;
and we believe, they did accordingly.
At that time, according to Mr. Crawford,
there was an aggregate balance due the Gov
eminent Of more than $l4 100000 in the de-
posite banks.
AT this time how different is the condition
of the present deposite banks Had not the
bill passed to suspend the payment of the 4th
instalment Of the surplus, how insignificant
would have been the balances due to the Gov
eminent!
On the former occasion the Government
and the United States Bank united to lend
their aid to the State banks !; but how different
a state of things does the present occasion
present I'VE forbear to characterize it in
the language of Reproduction it deserves!
We shall suspend our remarks on this SUBJ
ject for the present, but resume them soon.
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HON. j. G. CLARK.

The distinguished member from New York,
representing the Chenango District, did us
the honor to nominate the editor of this paper,
as candidate for Printer to the House of
Representatives. For this hienous offence,
some few Of his constituents have called him
to account. He has answered them fully in
letter, which we publish to day, addressed
to the editor of the Norwich IN Y. } Journal,
and to the Central Corresponding Committee
Of Chenango. We respectfully call the at
tention Of the Globe to the letter. 1t will see
itself as in mirror; and in the presence of
its own self thus Swallowed FORTH it will either
deny the resemblance, or start back terrified
at seeing its own porraiture, bearing the
double face Of Janus, an honest ghost" of
its past character. Wen take the ghosts
word for thousand pounds"
Republicans who have ever pinned them
selves upon their consistency, if they have
any regard for principle, any sense OF recti-
tude and honor, or sincerity in their profess
ed attachment to the ancient landmarks of
their party, may see the ground they have
forsaken, and must be forced to exclaim,
"cursed be the heart that forced them to the
shift" or else their SHANE must strike them
dumb"
Mr.. Clark has spoken with honesty and
with truth. The administration may sec in
his remarks the reasons of that sad change
that is passing from one extremity of the
Union to the other. That it might be checked
before it is too late, is our sincere desire but
if the war upon the credit and currency of
the country is to be kept up, we confess we
have no hopes that it will be. The time will
yet come, we verify believe, when the admin
istration will regard the course of Mr.. Clark,
and others, who have acted with him, as not
only having been dictated by an honest desire
to promote its best interests, but as the best
calculated to insure the continued success and
ascendancy of the party by which tcame into
power.
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COMMUNICATION.
OCTOBER II. 1897.

OCTOBER IL, 1887
Permit me to direct attention to few things,
which it is important the people be reminded OF, on
all fit occasions
In the Speech made by Mr. Clay in the Senate,
on the 18th Of September 1897, he very significantly
inquiries with reference to the Sub Treasury scheme,
chat has become Of the Diminishing porcr?" This is
certainly an important question, and about which
Mr. John G. Calhoun must surely feel no little
solictude. 1t is question, or rather il was qnes-
ton, in 1889, of the greatest magnitude. Afler that
Speech by Mr.. Clay, embracing his pregnant ques-
tion Mr.. Calhoun made Speech on the Sd OF Oct,
1887, in which he intmates, distinctly and surely
not with any feeling of egotism," oh no, not he,
that "the rabbe of objections to the scheme urged
by those to whom he was pretending to reply, was
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TREASURY NOTES.
Treasury DEPARTMENT,
18th October, 1887.

Congress has by act approved on the 18th instant,
authorized the issue Of Treasury notes to the amount OF
ten millions OF dollars in denominations not sss than
$50 each, receivable in all payments TO the oni'ed
States and bearing interest rate not erceeu'hs SIX
nor con, nor annom The undersigned, for the pur-
pose Of eec,ne payments to such o. the public ered
tors as may not choose to said notes. invites Of
es for tho exchange or loan OF them for the legal cur
repcy Of the United States A.
The proposals viii state the place az o,srss, =, bs
will be deposited. ana tne 'o -. 90,
borne by notes when taken at par;
Those who receive reply will consider it, 'ufii-
49,, or;Jonce that their offers not accepted
e'e"' LEVI WOODBURY..
Secretary Of the Treasury.
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!" A VIOLENT ASSAULT UPON TRUTH

DtHUH
We select the following gem Of veracity from the
18th number of the Kentucky and Ohio Journal, a
administration print published at Cincinnati,
Ohio If this be true, We can only say that
Truth is monster Of such flightful mein,
That, to be hated, needs but to be seen.
"Who, let me ask, have given death blow to the
confidence which has been reposed in the banks, by
a too confding people Have not the banks them
selvesl Hare they mot cdntOnly abaracted frOnn Nc
pockets of the people, at least FIFTY MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS-and do they not still retain it NO
ONE WILL deny it 2"
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not worthy OF oondescending notice from his intel
leciuaiiy superior seif II may b., in making his
Speech In reply, he was 80 taken with himself "the
honest Nulliher" Of Unions, that, in culIing the
noticeable things his opponents had said from the
rabble of their objections he omitted by accident
and not purpose to notice the pregnant question
asked by Mr.. Clay, "rhat has become Of Ae Eyesi-
DENTS Po'cer to.remors Sbordinatcs from e6oe.
In the same Speech, Mr.. Calhoun says, "he de-
sires nothing from the Government or he people, -
oh no. not he. Not even the Office of President of
the United States!
Mr.. Clay, in that Speech, says of Mr. Van Buren,,
the President of the United States He is TOO good
democrat; and the tenor of his whole life shows
thai, whatever other divorces he may recommend,
the last that he would desire would be one between
him and the people" Every friend of the President
must be pleased, to hear such high praise of the
nations favorile from his opponents Ii is his afec
ton for the people who have been long welded 10
him. and from whom he will never consent TO be
divorced which begets confidence in the Spartan
band" that he win not again recommend that the
legitimate union of Bank and State be permanently
"nullifed"
In the Speech made by Mr. Garland, in the House
of Representatives, September IS, 1887 he says:
The vacuum which was anticipated by the refusal
10 renew the charter of the Bank Of the United
States, was never produced; for contrary to all
pecation, the capital and stockholders of that bank
were subsequently incorporated by the State of
Pennsylvania, which continued in circulation its
notes, and prevented any material dminution in its
discounts" Such is the undcniable fact. Yet bank
ing capital was created in nearly all the States, to
fill vacuum that was not! And on this fact hangs
an interesting inquiry BY which party was the
banking capital so unnecessarily enlarged In Vir
gnia, can answer, il was by :" the Wing party"
with considerable detection of those from the re-
publican ranks whose constituents themselves
TO be directly benefited (hey though) by such
augmentation of capital and the establishment of
the new Exchange Bank" Was it not SO in other
Statesl Ought not the fact to be known
In the speech referred to, made by Mr.. Clay, the
following occurs, of which il may be eminently i'm
portant to remind The people, to wit: An auxiliary
resolution might be adopted with salutary effect
similar 10 that which adopted in 1916, offering
TO the State Banks, motive 10 resume specie
payments that their paper should be received for the
public dues; or as their number since that period
has greatly increased, to make the motive more ope
rative the offer might be confined TO ONE OR TWO
IN EACH STATE, KNOWN TO TRUSTWORTHY"
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PRESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS.

The Albany Argus states that the Mocha
MICS and Farmers Bank, and the Canal Bank
of that city resumed specie payments on the
18th inst
The Manhattan Bank, and the Phoenix
Bank, of New York, redeem their five dollar
notes in specie,
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THE GDIpus OF THE RICHMOND WING.

A correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer asks
the editor TO solve some of the enigmas of the
Richmond Wing, and is thus good-naturedly answer
ed
We cannot answer.-We should as soon under
take the Office Of Gdipus, and solve the enigmas Of
the Sphinx.-The game would not be worth
cande.-ln fact we attach SO little consequence to
the revelations of the Wight has spoken so many
languages, exhibited so little discretion, trimmed 50
often, nisrepresented much, abused its opponents
with so little truth; it is, as the July Edinburgh
Review says of certain newspapers, so frequently
wanting in the selfrespecl good faith and courtesy,
which belong TO good society" we never put
ourselves 10 the trouble TO look il up. We do not
see more than one number out of 10, and, OF course,
we are unacquainied with its zigzag course, It's
curious doublings, and its ludicrous contradictions
What can be more Disgusting 10 every reader Of
taste and decency than its coarse and illiberal al
acks upon Mr.. Rves These structures are so
harsh SO unjust little supported by the facts, and
so little called for by the occasion, that we under
stand, one of its own Wing clique, (he Lynchburg
virginian) has scathed the assaant, and attributed
them directly to the pirate griefs of the acting
Editor
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Rhode Lland.-The application TO the SGple The
Courl Of Rhode Island, for an innnctlon santnued
Merchants Bank OF Providence, has been fo ean6-
until December next The GSuai and its e1pecta-
,'n ,ha, IN the meantime It's circulation would pe
.i ndn.ed ~ xhal Il was in sound business times.
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WALKING AGAINST TINE-The Philadelphia United
STATE, Gazette states that Friday and Saturday last
man named Jacob Schivcly undertook the formidable
task OF walking hundred miles IN "a hours, and
succeeded in performing il in 10 l2 minutes less than
ina, time lie is mechanic employed on the Grard
College, and was a, work until noon Of the day that no
accomplished the undertaking, having commenced 1t at
FIVE O'Clock in the afternoon.
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RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS.

In resuming specie payment, it is necessa-
ry Tor the banks that there should be both con-
cert and system; and this will produce conf
dence among themselves, and inspire conf
dence in the public-without which, it would
be vain to expect any success from an attempt
to accomplish so desirable and important an
end
For parallel to the present arrangement
OF the currency, as well as mode for its re-
lief, we must turn to the past where happily
we shall find, in both respects, bu, one exam
pie, and that was in lsl6-l7.
We give below the arrangement, that took
place between the United States Bank and
the State Banks in 1917, to enable the latter
to resume specie payment.
Restitution and arrangement trih The STATE Ranks
jor ne resumption Of specie payment
JANUARY 81, lSl7.-At a meeting of the Presiden,
and Directors of the Bank of the United States.
The board took into consideration the proposition
Oh the convention Of banks, made through COM
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EXPLORING EXPEDITION The feet composing inc
from Norfolk Va in three days and consists Of the iol.
lowing vessels ship Macedonian, Clearing inc oroad
pendent Of Commodore APP Catesby Jonesl oomman.
der Armstrong ship Relief, Lieutenant Commandan,
Dornin, with briggs Pioneer Lieutenant Commandant
Newman and Consor, Lieutenant Commandant Olyn,
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REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE OF CIR
CUMSTANCES.

The divorce bill which on Saturday last
was laid on the table in the House Of Repre-
sentatives, originated in the Senate, and was
passed in that body by an administration ma
jority.
In 1884 two joint resolutions, one condem-
natory of the reasons assigned by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury for the removal Of the
deposites, the other directing them to be re-
stored to the bank, originated in and passed
the Senate then, by a majority opposed to the
administration, and like the divorce bill Of the
other day were both laid on the table.
The Globe of the next morning (the 18th
of June) contained the following notice Of the
proceedings Of the House:
"FINALE OF THE DEPOSITE QUESTION"
"Mr. Clay's last resolution, the declaring the
Secretarys reasons insufficient for removing the de
postes-he other directing the restoration ndticd
10 The table Of the House of Representatives yesterday
by most decisive vote This most contemp-
tuous mode Of disposng of Mr. Cays grand stroke Of
policy, which he supposed triumph after the
distractions Of the Speaker election The vote against
the resolution lmpugning the Secelarys reasons, stood
IA to l02 That against the restoring resolution
lis to 9s."
1t will be seen that one of the above reso-
lutons was laid on the table in the House of
Representatives by a majority of II votes;
and that the Globe then considered that
most DECISIVE VOTE, mailing it to the
table, as well as "MOST CONTEMPTU-
GUS MODE OF DISPOSlNG OF" it.
The bill of Divorce" or b-Treasury
scheme, was on Saturday last laid on the table
in the House of Representatives by majority
of l3 votes.
Both of these propositions passed the Sc
nate both were laid on the table by the
House; the latter by larger, consequently
more " decisive" vote than the former.
Now we should like the Globe and its read
ers to point out, wherein, the action of the
two houses Of Congress differ on the two pro-
positions; and why, if the former was "nailed
TO Tie table, and disposed of in " conicmptu-
Gus mode by " decistre cote" the latter has
not shared similar contemptuous' fate.
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STARTLING CONFESSION.

The Eastern Republicans one OF the most
decided administration prints in Maine, makes
the following startling confession to account
for the loss of the late elections in that State.
The radicalssm of the times, the ultra and agra
rian spirit abroad the fierce attacks ON -honored
institutions the unreenting warfare upon business
and laudable enterprise the prevailing disposition 70
pull down and oyerturn, without knowledge, means
or ability to build up and the demagoguism and pro,
digacy Of those who would mount any hobby and
ride like death on the pale horse, rough-shod over
the necks of the People, and every thing opposing
their mad career reckless OF consequences and heed
less of princpe-this incubus and deadly sirocco,
all these whitening influences, pressed heavily on
the party and urged to the mournful result"
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MIR DElLMAN having been called on professional
N business out Of the city, indspensably, requests
The favor OF his pupils grant him few days leave OF
absence
oct 20-Glo Intel. Alex. Gaz,
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FSvm The Albany Argus.
p.SK STATEMENT FOR OCTOBER.

.u,,eo,,e statement Of the condition Of the Banks
~ the State of New York, on the first day OF PC
tober. 1897, taken from their reports 10 the BANK
Commissioners pursuant to law:
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The Piaindeaicr, the oracle Of Locofocosm, in the
City OF New York, has been discontinued
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-26
ADD A BACK :

@rA letter was recsived by gentle
man of this place on Monday night
which puts an extinguisher Oh all our
newly awakened hopes in regard to
the Valley Rail Road. Our Baltimore
friends have again proved recreant-
SO that nothing is now left us but to aban
don the enterprise, and devote our en-.
ergies to such works as are within our
own means. We have been wbeedI.d
and trifed with long enough by the Bal.
tlmoreans-too long for our good
aud 1t is high time that we should cease to
put any faith in assurances from that
quarter. We have not seen the letter,
butwe are told the substance Of it is that
DO efficient aid can be rendered to the
work, at this time, in consequence of the
pecunisry pressure Why, we thought
The pressure bad been taken into csnsi-
deration by them, in proposing the move.
ment at this time, and that in con-
sequence 10 money was to be called for
under year But epough--we are sick
of the subject.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-10-26
MURDER AND ROBBERY

, An irish labourer on the Petersburg Rail-
ROAD, was murdered and robbed on ed
neSdsy evening about seven o'clock. Tbres
negroes were concerned in The deed, which
was committed near the Paper Mill on the
bank OF The canal leading 10 Haxall's mills:
alter which the dead body was thrown in the
Canal, where IL was found. The scull Of the
deceased was horribly broken by two severe
oio"s, either OF which must have produced
immediate death. The negroes have been
apprebended, and have confessed The murder,
Their object was TO obtain the money of ,be
deceased, OF which he had il is supposed q
small amount. perhaps The last payment his
wages. The unfortunate man " as, i! is said.
IN state Of intoxicalion. One Of tho ne
groes struck The blows " lille the others stood
~. Nv 10 assist and were TO divide the money.
hey are owned in King Wiliam,-iwo Of
Them, Frank (the supposed murdeter) and
isaac belonged 10 the estate OF Mrs. Mary
Pollard Richmond Compiler.
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GEN. WaI. III. HARRISON

The anniversary Of the battle of the
Thames 18th October) was celebrated
with great spirit at Albany, New York.
The toasts were full of enthusiasm for
the Hero Of the event. and go TO strengths
EN- the indications that he is to be can
didate, whoever else may be. for the
next Presidency. We are satisfied tina,
Gen. Harrison does not desire it, but the
calls upon him are so strong and urgent
that he cannot resist them. Let those
who sincerely wish to see a change in
the administration of the Government,
and its purity restored. look to these
things in time, and not encourage divi-
sions which will be certain to defeat
them. Gen. Harrison was much The
strongest candidate in the opposition at
the last election, and it is not 10 be pre-
sumed that his friends will consent "a
give him up, in accommodation to those
who might prefer man Of less com
handing popularity. 1t would be un-
reasonable to expect it.
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From the National Lteil,gcncer.
LIST OF ACTS.

PASSED AT THE FIRST SESSION OF THE
TWENTY FIFTH CONGRESS-
An act to postpone The fourth instaIment
Oh deposiles with the Stales.
An act authorizing further postponement
Of pay ment upon duty bonds,
An act for adjusting the remaining claim,
upon The late deposi,e banks.
AN act TO regulate the fees OF district attor
neys in certain cases.
An act for the reiiefoi D. P Madison.
a bill 10 authorize the issuing of Treasur,
notes.
A bill making additional appropriation
far the suppression of Indian bosiiIi,ies fo
Tho year one thousand eight hundred snr
tbirty-ssyen.
"A bill making additional appropriation,
for The year one thousand eight hundred and
ibiriy-seven.
bill 10 continue in force certain laws TO
The close OF the next session of Congress.
bill 10 amend an act entitled g. An act 10
provide for tbs payment of horses lost or de
stroJed in the military service of the Gated
STATES, approved January Is, 1897.
Resolution directing the postage on letters
sent by the express mail 10 be paid in ad-
vance.