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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-29

The Fredericksburg Arena says-We
published few days ago a notice Of the
appointment Of W. b. Donaldson, as In
dian Agent, coupled with the remark OF
the Wheeling Times, that if the object
OF the President was to promote temper
ance among the Indians, the appoint.
ment was judicious one, since the In.
dams would stand no chance of eettine
whiskey, where he was. In the sim.
piicity of our hears we imagined that
the newly appointed agent was an out
and out temperance man who would en-.
force, by example and precept, total alb
stInence among the savage tribes. We
are undeceived. The last Times thus
discourses of Mr.. Donaldson
"He peddled out the rope a man was
hung with last year, got SO drunk he
could not walk on the proceeds, and
then Dragged of the exploit He hated
an honest man or religious one as foe
OF his own baseness. He was always
drunk. when he could ge. credit for H.
quor, or monSy to pay for it; was never
known, by those who knew best, 10 ut
ter two connected sentences in which
there was not evidences Of dsbased
sontemPtible, vicious train of thought.
We verify believe there could not be
found in the United States another man
SO absolutely deprayed as he is. He de-
ciared before he started for Washington,
that he would get an appointment, and
he did get it. This evidence Of reckless
depravIty in the administration has
changed the views Of some of its honest
former supporters here, and we believe
u VIII do the same wherever the fellow
goes as United States officer"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-29

with your present knowledge Of the mat
ter, TO be necessary to complete the pre-
paration of the case.
With high respect. y our obcdient servant
AMOS KENDALL,
Postmaster, General.
f. 5. KEY, Esq. u. S. District Attorney.
Alter this letter .was read, the Dis
TRIcT ATTORNEY stated that he had au
interview with the Attorney General
and the Postmaster General on this SUBJ
Ject this morning that he would appear
In the case, pursuant to the letter of au-
thority from the Postmaster General ;
mat he deemed the case Of deep impor-
lance, and hoped that its further consid.
Grafton would be postponed until Satur-
day next; that he desired no unnecessa-
ry delay, and was certain that the Court
would be disposed to act in the matter
with deliberation, and a desire to grant
every reasonable request tending 10 pro-
per investigation.
Mr.. IL. 5. COKE stated that he hop
ed the answer Of the Postmaster General
would be filed by Saturday next, in Or
der to give the attorneys Of the relators
time TO answer il.
MIR. KEY said he hoped to be able to
do SO.
10 which arrangements the Court &C.
ceded.-Nat. Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-29
CIRCUIT COURT, SATURDAY, JUNE
IL, fS37.


The NANDAMUs.-Att the opening o.
the Court this morning, MIR. Kew rose
and stated that he had received the fol.
lowing letter from the Postmaster Gen.
eral. which he would beg leave TO read
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, JUNE II,
SIR: You were kind enough, at nv
request. to induce the Circuit Court fol-
this District to suspend proceedings for a
lew days In the case Of their mandamus
against me as Postmaster General, to give
TINE TO prepare my reasons for declining
10 comply with their command.
Every days inquiry and consideration
magnities the importance of the princi.
Piles involved in this proceeding, and
tends to the conclusion that it Decessari-
ly brings into discussion the constitutional
and legal powers OF two separate and in.
dependent departments Of the Govern.
meRt.
AS the question interests every execu-
tive officer residing within the District
as well as myself and affects the cha,
racter OF the entire Executive Depart.
ment, l have not deemed it right to suf,
Ter myself to be governed altogether by
my own impulses or opinions, and have
taken the advice, as we'll of my official
superior, as ofthe constitutional law off.
Ger OF the Government, in relation to nv
duty to appear before the Circuit Court.
1t is their opinion that an appearance
with the avowed and sole object OF con.
testing the jurisdiction of the Court com
prom!ts no principle involved in the
controversy, and is proper mode of re-
sistance to the claims Of power set up in
this case.
You are, therefore, requested and in
structed to appear in the Circuit Court
in my behalf, as Postmaster General, dis.
tInctIy announcing to the Court that you
do so only for the purpose of contesting
theIr jurisdiction and that you are ex-
Pressly instructed not to plead 10, argue,
OF notice, as counsel, any point or fact in
the case which does not affect that ques
ton.
You are aware that incessant devotion
to the subject, during the time allowed.
has not enabled me to prepare the mate,
rails necessary to exhibit the grounds on
which disclaim the jurisdiction of the
Court over the Postmaster General. or
any other executive officer, acting in his
official capacity. 1t cannot be the wish
OF the Court to precipitate their action
IN any case, and, least of all in one OF
high constitutional law, affecting their
own rights and powers as well as those
OF another department of the Govern.
ment and leave it with YOU TO suggest
sUch further delay as may seem to you,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-29
ST. LoI1Is IuNpIO

ONNiop y NJ ~.
MI WEBSTER arrived yesterday after
noon. Of The manner ofhis reception in this
CITY, II is scarcely necessary TO speak. The
dense ihrong which filled our wide wharf
The repeated cheers which arose from the
multitude on every side-ibe feeling SO evi.
oeht IN almost every countenance-were ex-
hIbrt'ons OF respect and admiration for the
talents OF this upright statesman, which could
mol DC mistaken. No man, whether from
the West or the East, the North or The
south, has ever met with so warm a recep-
lion on The west bank of The Mississippi
without parade or ostentation, il il true, but
honest, heartfelt, and disinterested.
On landing, Mr.. WEBSTER, his LADY and
GSOShier, were conducted to carriages, and
thence, with the committee, and an immense
CROWD oil citizens, they passed up Market
street ts the National Hotel. On reaching
ms hotel, MIR. WEBSTER made a briefad
diess TO the multitude on the occasion of his
visit TO the Car WeIi," and rendered his
heartfelt thanks for the gratifying manner in
which he had been received. And aGier-
wards many gentlemen were introduced TO
Emancipation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-29

GREAT DISCOVERY IN SURGERY.-Ao
article has appeared in one Of the Wall
street journals uhe Express) by which il
seems there is some hope that Tho coDsump-
ton may be cured by surgical means, (in
any case where one of tho lungs is afTeclcd)
In The following manner: An inci,ion IL
made between the ribs, and an orifice opened
10 admit the air into the chest outside Of the
diseased lung, so that no air will be drawn
INTO that lung through the uindpipe at aIh
L he lung will collapse, and remain pestectly
quiesceni, and in that state Can be cured bv
The efforts Of nature alone, or removed alto,
gether. AS there 10 partition between the
sides OF the lungs, while one os them ceases
us action, the other goes on with its ordinary
functions. Lbs operation is neither difficult
nor painful, and may he performed upon a
person IN The last stages Of consumption,
without danger, as person in that state
would bea. the operation better than ono in
robust health. The plan appears 10 be sem
sible, from the very fact that nature does
Sometimes effect cure by the very same
process, (drying up one lUng) and il i The
only method by which cure is ever eject
ed. II this plan succeeds twill DO the great
est discovery in the art of healing, in modern
tines ~ y. Sun.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-29

n "Trip TO THE WEsr."-Tbe Law.
ell Courier gives The following description
OF an em'gra'Ing group vending their way
to more distant and better land
Yesterday we saw pass our office bonnd
north, family group. They were in mar.
ching condition, all but the three Youngest
One OF these was in the mothers arms. and
The other two were piled on The beds and
kitchen furniture; the whole dra,gn bv he
taiher on the fire tUheelS ofan old Maroon
The whole family consisted Of the 'old Iolks'
and six LILLE ones. We have not seen for
long while, more miserable set Of human
beings"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-29

"fhe Experiment" The condition of
Pittsburg, the Birmingham of America,
and in the very heart Of the rich west, is
represented as truly deplorable two
thousand poor females utterly destitute
nearly all the operatives Of the manu-
factories Observation-Disclosures which man
ufacturers had drawn for their sales com
ing back protested from the west-iour-
neymen carpenters carrying the hod OF
bricklayers. and, indeed, ruin and mise>
ry stalking abroad in every direction.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-29

1t it be any comfort to our country
friends, Says the New Yorker) they
may know that oNE-HALF of the artists.
mechanics, clerks, women, and laborers
of every class in our city. are wholly out
Of employ ment. and could not earn their
daily bread for their labor in any capa-
city.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-29

At the recent election in Florida for
Delegate to Congress. majority Of the
votes were given in favor of State COP
ernmenf; and the Governor intends call
ing Convention for the purpose of
forming State Constitution, to be held
in November next.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-29

A Rule '0ithout an Exception. is
often said, there is no rule witbort an
excePuoD,-oui there is one Rule To
which never knew an exception. /
never knew respectable person tina, did
not behave with deceucy in a place OF
Public WorshiP.-JeGerson Free Press.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-06-29

Attheevening session, Mr.. Miller report.
ed ball authorizing the Banks TO issue small
notes-"hich bill was passed to its engross-
ment
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r CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS. JouRNux
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1t is gratifying to learn, do through source
entitled to full credit, that there nothing dshonora-
BILE IN the transaction of Gen Jesup, by which Oseoa
and some of his savage compeers captured in Flo
rida. There violation Of flag of truce in the
case The Seminoles had been distinctly informed be-
iorehand by Gen. Hernandez that such flag would
be received and that the only terms which could be lis
tened to- were those Of actual surrender We have
not been Of the number who have expended much
amount Of salt tears in the capture Of these Indians
because we did not happen to believe that General Je-
sup had done any thing dshonorable in that business
II he or General Hernandez had enticed them within
the lines, by holding ont to them the immunity OF the
white flag, and then surrounded and made them pri-
soners, it would have been black reachery Disgrace
ul 10 the character Of the country, and foul stigma on
the American soldier for faith must be preserved,
even with those who have faith of their own. Trea-
cherry should not be met with reachery in dealing
with savages. But amidst all the Exclamation with
which the world has been favored OH this subject we
have evidence that Oseola and the other
Indians came IN under promise Of indemnity from cap
ture They certainly came IN with white flag hyinp
but there proof that Hernandez or any BODY else
had promised to observe it, and it appears that no
such promise was made General Jesup did perfectly
right in making prisoners of them and we are glad he
did so The truth is there is great deal too much
sympathy enlisted for these same Seminoles and con-
sderaby TOO much glonfcatio for this half breed mir-
dercr Powell He as richly deserves hanging as any
culprlt we know Of He is a treacherous murdcrous
rascal and half the that attaches TO him. were
fixed upon white man. he ,oouid be hunp--in any
other community than of those who deem it ''un-
becoming moral and religious people, TO punish crime
ofany soft.--N Y. Gazette.
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILRoAD.-on and
w after Monday next the ii instant, the will leave
the depot in this city for Baltimore at o'clock A. NJ in
stead Of o 81 A. NJ, as heretofore.
The object of this alteration is to render certain the
rival of the train Baltimore early enough 10 afford
ample time for passengers going North take the steam
boat which departs daily for Philadelphia nj half past
IL O'Clock. ...
at a quarter after o'clock, p. NJ.
Sg-d6t&wif
(Gobc. Native American, Alexandria Gazette, and Po
tomac Advocate.l =. y =
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THE MADIsONIAN.

The M,p,soSrax is published Tri-weekly during inc
sttnps of Congress, and Semi-weeky during the re-.
cess Tr-weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and SS'o''
days ,s,er
should he sent in early on Monday--those Tor vac
Thursday paper, carly on Wednesday, and for the %
turlav paper, early on Friday
ODice, Z street, near Tenth
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NOTICE.

TINE New York and Boston Illinois Land Company
i will offer at public auction at their Office in the town
of Quincy, Adams County Illinois, Monday the 9th
day Of November next, 100000 Of their Lands
ated in the Military Tract in said State.
Lists Of the lands may be had at the office Of said Com
pany in Quincy and at "A Wall Street, New York.
minimum price will he affixed to each lot the time
Il is offered JOHN TlLLSON, Jr.
Agent for the n Y & B III L Co
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We received sometime since the Bnington
County ~. ~ Herald with the following paragraphs
marked we presume for insertion
Let the banks resume or not we shall prevail If
they resume, the ground work of all our troubles will
cease, and Democrats be thoroughly united Then
will not be falsely said and impressed we are for
putting down banks; they will have done their duty
and this principal item OF contention among Demo-
Gratis will cease That they can resume we all know
that they will soon resume, is almost as certain
A Convention OF Banks will take place in New York
next Monday to fix upon an early day. BiddIe and
the Philadelphia banks hold back, while the more
patriotic and well conditioned institutions send dele
gates and are anxious TO do their duty. When this
is done peace will be again restorcd-he public mind
be satisfied and put at rest and Democrats cease their
domestic chickering's. Thus next year we will pre-
sent an undivided 'front.' and place the old enemy in
the back ground,
Either way gentlemen Federa'ists, we shall floor
you next year. lfyou resume, Democrats are again
uned-if you refuse many who said we were too
severe and were willing to give banks longer time,
will return again to the true fold, accompanied by
hundreds OF men belonging TO our adversaries
But politics aside-it is The imperious duty banks
owe us ALL TO make specie payments without loss Of
time. New jersey must not be found waiting for
the beck OF Nicholas Biddlc Are our banks pre-
pairing to send delegatesio New York next Monday
II not, why this dereliction Are they less disposed
to render justice to suffering community Than
others-or more prone To turn adeaf earl
To prove what say of New York. a few ex
tracts will suffice. Noah observes:
&c great victory has been achieved by tho Demo-
cracy OF the State; do no! say by the Wings be-
cause we have no right to lay entire claim to a tri
umph the Conservative Republicans of the State
have in measure achieved
A correspondent of the Commercial Herald who
writes from New York 18th inst. remarks
The Conservative influence was openly exer-
csed in many places, silently in others efficiently in
all-without 1t We would not have succeeded"
Thus it will appear The Conservatives as they are
called-in other words, those Democrats who are OPP
posed to the Sub Treasury and favor the Deposiie
Bank System, all aided the Federal Wings An.
other year will put different aspect upon affairs
Already these unnatural allies begin to prowl-
Webb is lashing one branch-and the correspondent,
quoted above says we have some terrible wrong
headed folks among us" No doubt
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u s. SHir INpEpENpRNcE. Extract OF letter from
officer on board the United States Ship Indepen-
dence, dated
MADEIRA, Oct -, 1887
expect before you receive this you win hear Of the
English irgae Pque beating MS; which true so far
She got under weigh with US in smooth water and we
sailed company about hours and she beat US about
two lengths She had all her ballast and water oni on
purpose and drew ouy fife feet OF water while our
ship drew twenty three feet she declined trying us in
sea-way. We oa,-sa any ship in their navy, by
giving US far-plsy "--Phd U. s. Gas
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WINES, &e.--J 3. MORGAN & co. are now 70
Wv coivng from the Robert Gordon and President, a
fine assortment Of wines, &c, partly rs follows;
Wines Of the Raine--Hockheimer, yinages 1884, 1927
1875 Rudesheiner Cabinet, 1884 Johannesbeger 1871
1884 Marcobruner, 1927, 1884; Seinwein 1884 stein
berger 1927 With number Of lo~-priced Hook wines
Champagnes--Of the Cabinet, (ihs is said 10 be the
best brand Of champagncs inponed,) Anchor, Grape
Bacchus, and Heart brands.
cordiais-Marischuo, Curacao, Abseynthe, Stomach
Bitter, aud other Cordials.
!Sheuies-Pale and Brown, very superior
Madesas-From Blackburn a. Howard, March ~ Co.
Otard's Pale Brandy, very superior,
London Porter, Brown Stout and Scotch Ale.
Sardnes, trilles, anchoyy paste, French mustard
pickles &c. 10000 superior Havana Segars
We have about 5000 bottles OF old wines, Madeiras
and Sheres OF them very old with every variety
Of wines and liquors in wood.
All orders from abroad punctualy attended to- and no
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sept 26-6t J. Is MOhGAN O. Co
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Information has been received at this Department
from the late United STATES Consul at Oiaheiie $50
cety Islands, of the total loss, in hurricane near
the Feiee Islands, on the 10Th Of December last, OF
town, Reaper of Nantucket and g Anastasia' of
Sidney with their crews, save part only Of that Of
the Anastasia Information has also been received
from the said Consul that the American whale ship
Independence" was wrecked in hurricane, on The
9TH of March last, while al anchor in bay at the
island OF YaYan.