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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-19
New YoRK, JAN. 10, 3P. Nj.

RUMoR OF EXTENSIVE FonGERIEs-
A gentleman who arrived here on Mon
day evening from Buffalo. Informs US that
about forty men had been arrested upon
charge Of being concerned in a most
extensive forgery OF bank notes, and
counterfeiting half dollars. Our infor.
mant stated that among the persons ar
rested some were hitherto OF the most
respectable standing in the place. such as
steamboat captains. hotel keepers, land
spectators, &c. This event had caused
greater excitement at Buffalo than the
failure and forgeries oil Ra,hbun.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-19

in the dense hammocks and swamps of tho
everglades. Osceola has declared his in,en,
tion 10 maintain himself as long ~ possible
on Wythlacoochee, and then fly 10 the South:
out tho prisoners say no will never surren-
der"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-19
MILITARY COURT OF INQUIRY.
Correspondence of the Balfin,or. (1ron;.,,

FREDERICK, January 7. 1897.
am again al the reporters table in The
Hall OF The great military tribunal, with in.
creased facilities for the acquisition Of inter
esiing incidents for your readers. The in.
clement weather and bad condition Of the
roads somewhat retarded the arrival of the
member, but they ore now oil here. and
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-19

The Directors Of the Bank o(ihe T.. States
have declared a dividend of Jour per cent.
payable on the 2lst instant either at that
Bank or ut any Of the agencies near to tho
respective residences of the Stockholders
which they may he pleased to designate.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-01-19


LEVI WOODBURY.,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
10 The Treasurer of The Comman',h of Va.
Whereupon executed duplicate receipts
agreeably TO the form prescribed, and deIiy.
cred them, as directed, to the Bank of yir.
g'nis, at the time Of presenting The transfer
drafts for payment.
The drafts were promptly honored, and
have paid the money into the public Tressu.
ry, as directed by law
Very respectfully, your obi servant,
l.. BrRFooT,
Treasurer OF The Com'lh Of Va.
On motion Of Mr. Dorman, the commu.
nicaiion was laid on The table
CASE OF JUDGE DUNCAN.
Mr.. Harrison moved TO take 10 the reso>
iutions submitted by him few DAYS ago. in
reference TO this case.
Mr.. II. was proceeding with some expIs.
nations, when Mr.. Dorman rose TO point OF
order; and after some further remarks bv
both gentlemen, Mr.. Dorman moved the re- ..
terence OF the subject, with substitute
be proposed, 10 the committee of Courts
OF Justice.
TO this Mr.. Harrison assented. and all the
papers connected herewith, were referred to
said committee
Mr.. Harrison submitted further docu.
ments in relation to the subject; which. on
hrs motion, were ordered 10 he printed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-09

ed the American People, in respect to which
General Jackson has not, at different tines
held opposite positions? Let Us test The OPP
Grafton OF this pledge upon the future pohcy
of the Administration.
Will Mr. Van Buren favor wfTeachnem ana
reform? Why, sir, SO did General Jackson;
it was the very watcbword ot the party. Whi
he set his face against them: lie may
plead the e1ample OF his predecessor.
win he recommend n protecting Tdrft?-
He will find full authority in the early MESA
pes of General Jackson, and in his course
during the controversy with South Carolina
viii he dlscountenauce the principle ot pro-
lection: The later messages, especially the
last, if they do not abandon it, fritter 1t away
until il ceases 10 be of any practical import
ance: besides, General Jackson was always
for jldicious tariff; and that we know is any
tariff that is popular with the majority.
n National Bank: what course will he take
in relation to that: The prediction has been
made, by far-sighted politicians, that io"r
wears viii not clapse, certainly not five, be-
fore such an institution will be organized. J
trust sir, it is false prophecy. But Mr.
Van Buren, may recommend or approve 1t III
conformity with the opinions Of Gen. Jack
son in the messages of 1879 and 1890; orhe
NAV denounce uncompromlslng hostility, ahd
refer to the battle with the monster.
Internal improvement: will he oppose the
doctrine? We shall be told IT had been long
since crushed beneath the Maysville veto-
VIII he sanction it? The enormous eXpcn'
dtures avshed on this unjust system during
the present Administration, greatly exceed
inp, It is believed, those Of all the preceding
administrations together, will prove that he
is still following out the footsteps OF General
Jackson.
VIII he maiQtain inviolate the rights Of The
States? Why ne and General Jackson were
always JcfTersonlan Republlcans-strictc con
struclionists. VIII he trampe them beneath
his feet: He may hold up the Proclamation
and show that he is but carrying out the prln-
ciples of General Jackson.
M The Surplus Rerenue: will he recommend
its distribution among the States? The mes
sages of 1929 and 1880 will support the re-
commenduton. and refnte every argument a.
gainst it's propriety. Will he deny the right
of Congress to return to the People what has
been unlawfuIly wrested from them? So does
the message of 1896; which contains full re-
cantation of the doctrines Of 1880.
So, sir, he may reward members Of Congress
,cah Eaecutire appointments, or denonnce
such appointments as making corruption me
orier Of The drU he may deprecate the use
of official patronage IN interfering tcih Me Jree'
dom Of elections; or employ it IN securing the
election of his own .avorite to the Presiden-
cy, and not depart from the footsteps Of his
predecessor.
ITO be continued
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-09

accustomed mode. II you either will not
make specific accusations, or IT when made
YOU attempt to establish them by making free
men their own uccusers, you will not expect
me to countenaDce your proceedings. in the
short period which remains Of my official
duty. | shall endeavor, as ] have heretofore
endeavored. to fulfill the obligations OF that
oath of office by which ] engaged, "to the
best of my ability, to preserve. protect ana
defend the constitution of the United States"
and for this, and other reasons OF the most
solemn character, ] SHALL on the one hand,
cause every possible facility consistent to law
and Justice to be given 10 the investigation
of speciiic tangible charges, and, on the other,
shall repudiate all attempts to invade the Just
rights of the executive departments, and OF
the individuals composing the same. IL, alter
all your clamor, you will make no specinc
charges, or bring no proof oi such as stu'' oe
made, you and your associates must De re,
garded by the good people OF the On'.ed
States as the authors Of unfounded calumhies,
and the public servants whom you have as
sailed will, in the estimation OF all hohoraoie
men, stand fully acquitted
In the meantime ] cannot but express my
astonshment that members OF Congress
should call for information as to the names oi
persons to whom contingent monies are PAID,
and the objects of those payments, when
there are six standing committees under the
seventy rule Of the House OF Re
prcsen,atves, whose special duties are to
examine annually into all the details OF these
expenditures in each of the Executive de-
partments. The like remark is applicable to
some other branches of the information
sought by you; ample details in respect to
which are found in reports laid before Con-
gress, and now on your files, and to which
recommend you to have recourse.
Very respectfully yours,
ANDREW JACKSON.
The Honorable HENRY A. WISE, Chairman
ofthe Investigating Committee IN The abuses
and frauds Of the Erecutire Departments
charged
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-09

er soaps, including Windsor, and washballsr
emetc tartar. building tiles, paving tiles
washes, otto Of roses, oil Of lemon, oil OF ber-
gamot essential oil of rose. oil OF carrawayr
oil Of lavender, oil of rosemary, cosmetics
antcorrosive lithic paints linen tape ,scxtants-
quadrants, telescopes, and glasses tor SEX
tants, quadranis aud telescopes, gold, silver
and precious stones, hair cloth and hair seat
ing, indigo cotton and thread laces, manu-
factured and prepared quills, common timed
and japanned saddIery, china and porcelain
wares; earthern and stone wares, watches OF
all kinds, and parts of watches, silver and
plated ware, worsted yarn, blankets, the val
ue not exceeding seventy-6ve cents eachy
vinegar, olive oil, teas of oil kinds, chocolate,
Cayenne pepper, cigars, brlstles, corks, cop
per rods and bolts, copper nails and spikes,
books, printed prior to l775, books in other.
languages than Greek, Latin, and English
glass bottles, demijohns, common salt,ancho-
vies and sardnes, ground and polished look
ing glass plates, silvered and unsvered.
The bill proposes also to reduce, from the
same date, to half the amount now paid, the,
duties on all kinds of wines, and provides
that duties paid or secured on iron, used for
the construction Of the hull of iron steam
boats, may be remitted or refunded, on proof
being exhibited of its being applied to such
use. Articles enumerated above, which may
be imported before the Both of June, may bc
deposited in the original packages in the Gus
tom house stores, and be entitled to be ad-
mitted under the provisions of the bill. ''
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-09

CoNGREss.-In our preceding columns will
be found summary of the proceedings of
Congress, as late as Friday.
In the SENATE, on Saturday the Committee
appointed for tha. purpose, reported in favor
of Convention of both Houses on Wednes-
day yesterday to count The Electoral Votes,
which were agreed to. .-
The Public Land bill was then taken up,
and after some discussion re committed.
In the House., but little else was done ex-
Icept the transaction of business Of a local and
private character.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-09

MECHANICS SocIETY.-We are very glad
to learn that this highly respectable Associa-
ton, which was Incorporated in 1892, has
within the last few years, admitted as mem
bers, quite number of the most respectable
and promising young mechanics of the town.
and that its prospects Of more extended use.
fulness for the future, are exceedingly fat
tering. Arrangements are in progress to Sc
cure if not regular course, occasional Lee
lures on various subjects connected with the
best interests of the Institution, and of its
members individually. In pursuance of the
arrangements Of which we have spoken,a very
appropriate and interesting introductory Lee
ture was delivered on Tuesday evening last,
by WIN. s. Nichols, Esq. Treasurer Of the
Society. The Lecture embraced among 9TH
er interesting topics a very minute history Of
the origin and progress Of the Society to the
present day. 1t gives VS. pleasure also to
state that in addition to q very handsome
fund, the Society now has Library Of near
ly GOO vols. of well selected books comprising
many valuable standard works. Nothing now
is wanted by the Society but suitable build
ing, and we hope the day is not far distant
when they will erect one for their own ac-
.commodaton. In fact, we know ofno reason
why that desirable object should not be ac-
complished at once. o..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-09

BILL FOR THE REDUCTION or THE REV.
ENUE.-Mr. Wrigth's bill proposes an entire
repeal Of the duties, from and after the Both
of June next, on the articles contained in the
following enumeration, viz:-
Floor mating, usually made of flags, or
other materials; square wire, used for the
manufacture of stretchers for umbrellas and
cut in pieces not exceeding the length used
for stretchers; aquafortis, Brazil pebble pre-
pared for spectacles; crystal for watches, dia-
monds tor GLACIERS, dressed furs, embroidery,
all articles composed wholly or chiefly Of
gold, jowelry, gold and silver laces, muria,ic
acids, bicromate Of potash, chronometers, tar
taric acids, barley. straw or grass baskets, com
position, wax or amber beads, all other beads
not otherwise enumerated in the existing
laws, Prussian blue, boiling cloths, button
moulds, calomel, carbonate Of soda, cashmere
Of Thibet, corrosive sublimaic, down of all
kinds, feathers for beds, gold leaf, hair Brace
lets, hair, not made up for head dresses, lamp
black, linen padding, tif not suitable for cot
ton bagging,) sulphate of magnesia, mustard,
salad oil, almond paste. perfumes, pickes,per.
iuned boir-powder, tooth powder, sulphatc Of
quininc, Rochelle salts, fossil and crude mi
neral sal, fancy or perfumed shaving and 9TH
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-09
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER.

In another column will be found a most ex-
traordnary letter from President JACKSON,
in answer to u respectful note addressed to
him by Mr. WISE, Chairman Of the Commit
tee appointed by the House Of Representa-
tives, for the purpose Of inquiring into the
situation of the different departments. The
letter of Mr.. Wise, was merely formal no.
tice Of the appointment Of the Committee,
containing copy of the resolutions of the
House, and was addressed to the President
the head of the Executive Department. by
Mr. w. whose duty it was as Chairman Of the
Committee to give him this notice. But who
could have believed that the PRESIDENT
of the United States would have so far low
cred the dignity of his high station,as to have
written levcn if reply were necessary, which
was not required,) a letter so degrading as
appears under his signature. lie denounces,
it will be seen, the inquistoria power of the
Commttee-calls it evcna Spanish inquisi-
tion-proclaims his intention to disregard it,
and adds that he has ordered his Secretaries
to attend to their own business, and let the
Committee alone "Such letter as this (says
the Washington correspondent Of the Ny.
Express) from the highest officer of the Co
vernment, who thus steps forth with his shield
thrown over all his officers, and all the cor
ruptions of which they may be guilty creates,
as it well might. great sensation, and is the
universal topic Of conversation in every cir
Gle. In other countries, the monarch who
dare do this, might find his throne shaken to
the ground-but ours is free country, and
our monarch being the monarch of Geemen,
has the freedom to act as he pleascsr'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-09

A resolution was adopted calling upon the
President for information in relation to the
progress which has been made in the arrange
ment for the Surveying and Exploring ExPe-
dition, authorised at the last session Of Con-
gress, &c. &c.
The House then proceeded to the orders OF
the day--the consideration Of private bills.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-09
NEWPORT:
Thursday, Feb. o, 1897.

The speech Of Mr.. Robertson, Of Virginia,
commenced on the first page of this days pa
per, will be concluded in our next. ..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-09
IN SENATE.

FRIDAY, Feb. 3.
The Army and Indian Annuity appropria.
tion bills were read twice and committed.
The bill to prohibit the sale of the public
lands, except to actual settlers, in limited
quantities, was resumed. Various amend
nents to the bill were offered, some of which
we're adopted, and others rejected, and after
a protracted discussion without coming to
any conclusion, motion was made by Mr..
Walker to re-conmit the bill to the Commit
tee on Public Lands, when Mr.. Linn moved
an adjournment, which prevailed. ...
HOUSE OF REPR PRESENTAT1vES.
The resolution in relation 10 the establish
ment Of Tclegrapbs throughout the United
States, was adopted.
A resolution was adopted, instructng the
Committee on Naval Affairs to enquire into
the expediency Of constructing six sloops OF
war Of the second class.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1837-07-01

i says another member fromanOthcr certain county,
"my road shall be put in the first class!-' "Yosy
road in the first cass!'' says an indignant thirds
man. Your road in the first class! Resolved that
@y road shall be in the first class" AOrdcr! Or
dcrm cries the speaker.-"Prcvious question:
yelis the first mover. IF my Road cant be in
the first Glass;, says II shall vote against the
whole system" $50 will IL saws another,
"And T. "And I""And - from sunIry voices.
And what will be the natural result Of this feel
ing but an entire prostsation of the whole sys-
tenn?
The fact is, none will consent to sec their work
postponed for a series Of Years, and SIT by the
while, locking contcndly at the improvement and
wealth Of ncighbOring portion of the State. 1t
is natural. Who would consent to be in the
last class and thrown back, perhaps thirty years,
Would No: every member Of spirit prefer an entire
prostitution Of the system, to such course of paS-
tial operations! And shall the system be pros
tratc after the state has effected large loans, COM
mcnccd operations, and gotten her work partly
under contract? Every feeling Of patriotisin-n-
tcrcst and honor, cries OFT loudly against II. 1t is
for these reasons that We esteem the plan absurd,
and urge its absurJity in opposition to the candi-
date who is running upon its merits. Classifica-
ton is but another name fo: nul.cation-;tst ten
denotes arc the same. Ii has been gotten up, VIC
fear. by men who have anything but our States
welfare ut heart-and we shuddcr at the thought
of results, which its advocates, if successful, will
bring about. The people of Indiana must sec
that the works either tobc all completeduE-
der the present arrangement, or else, that they
arc all to be abandoned. SadUfscy Jc abandoned?
Will citizens be SO far misicd by the sophlstry
OF dc!uding dcmagogucs, as to crush Indiana
our young, our growing State; Just developing its
great resources-barcly attained to the vigor of
youth and yet exhibiting the muscu er proportions
of mafurcd age. Will they say by their repre-
scntativcs that canals shai be suspended, that
commerce and emigration shall not visit our
shorcs-that turnpikcs and railways now in opc-
ration shall be arrested, and that every avenue to
our fine soil-to our rich country, shall bic block
AIDED by forests and almost impossible routes. We
fcrveniIy trust that such will not be the senti
ment Of our citizens. We hope for better things.
1t will be tho frcnzcd act Of the lunatic if it is
committed. 1t twill be the death blow to our ford
est anticipations. All tho dreams Of coming
greatness in which VIC have INDUCED, will be bro
ken in upon by the sadlcst of realities, If this
spccious doctrine Of classification be contcnanccd
by the people.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1837-07-01

The Ncu Orleans Newspaper Press Ssspesded.
The n. Orleans Commercial Bulletin Of the 10Th
inst. says:-"The great stagnation Of business
has induced us, in company with the rest Of our
contemporaries Of the daily press, to issue, for the
remainder Of the summer months, a tri-weekly
paper, instead Of daily, as heretofore. The
Bulletin. in consequence, will appear hereafter,
on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays"
A man was found dead near Coal Creek, in
Parkc County, on the 18th inst, and an inquest
held over his body by Mr.. Bradley, the Coroner.
The verdict was 1that he came to his death by
the hand Of an assassin Suspicious are aRoaf
against some persons in the neighborhood.-
bash Courier June %
Col. r. NJ Johnson, the Vice President Of the
United States. land = dcmocyat, too, Of the first
ratcr,) Is an avowed advocate for the establish
ment of a new National Baak In a converse
ton, recently with friend he is reported to have
candidly admitted that the prevailing pccuniary
was supcrinduced by govern
mental interference with the currcncy-and ex-
pressed his regret that such interference had
taken place.-Mays. Eagle,
Young ladies with blue eyes should never wear
dark colored dresses.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1837-07-01
From Eie .Nsr Albany Gasese.
CAMALlEL TAYLOR ADMINISTRATION

From Ec .Ncr .4L5any Gasehe.
CANALlEL TAYLOR ANDCLASsIFICATION
This gentleman, our readers arc aware, j:
tho classification candidate for Gov crnor. Or
tho score Of character, We presume he is wei
entitled ms any man to the support Of the people
But there is q main objection to him.
II is now fairly understood that the candid
aies for Governor are running upon the question
Of Internal improvement. Governor Wallace
risks his hopes Of success upon his inflcxiblc adj
hercncc 10 thc bill Of 1885, by which all the
public works therein created, will be as nearly,
as possible, simultaneously completed Mr.. Tay-
bOs, On the other hand, bases his aspirations upon
means Of which ono public work will be first ex-
ccutcd-thcn anothcr-and % until the whole
arc completed. Now, ii Is upon tho absunditv Of
this thing called elassifcation, that =. rest ~,
6sst ground Of objection to Mr.. Taylor. Let us
cxnmino the practicability Of the scheme and sec
what it amounts to-
The state Of Indiana have passed laws author
hing the construction Of certain public works,
fOs the co0summatiOn Of which she has alrcaGy
borrowed upwards Of . million and . half Of dol
lars, employed Engineers and Contractors, who in
their turn have employed hands, commenced op-
eratons and have several Of the works in fine pro-
gross, in their wisdom, to complete one work at
. time, ~which," say they, evil diminish the
tremenduous tax now imposed upon the dear citi-
rush, and whom they are cndcavoring to blind
fos the fnrtherancc Of their own vile purpose.,)
and ultimately effects the same objects, a. tho
I'll bod becn completed 1t ooee- This Is the bur
thea q the classification song. Now, let a. see
how Il i 10 be put into eject
II order to do this, We viii suppose the ma
joeity of the Legislature to be composed Of the
advocates a Chssi6catioo. WclEthe hou.e il
osgaaized and the Speaker in his chair. Up iumos
> msmbef from certain county, through which
- important rod - to ruo. and Resolves ssth,t
said rod shall put in the first class @No--no.r
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1837-07-01
Correspondence Of Tie National Latehige7aeer.
New YORK June IL


New York, June IL.
An important rumor is in circulation about the
city, which comes to us through the passengers of
ing from Gibralter, whence she sailed on the 18th
ult. By an arrival at Gibrater from Lisbon,
prior to the sailing Of the Empress, news was
received that there had been a severe engage
mcnt between the followers Of Carlos and the
Queens troops. The rumor in circulation is, that
Don Carlos has lost GOOO men, killed, wounded,
and prisoners 1.-THE rumor prove true, it will be
a serious check to Don Carlos, but of its truth
you can Judge as well as tine best informed, since
you have the whole story just as it came from the
passengers of the Empress.
Stocks this morning have taken a new start.
The ''n,onstcr" sold well at 1864, lO7 and 1914,
being continued advance, and higher than any
prices received since the suspension OF specie
payments.
Gold and silver continues to be in great demand.
Prices are high, and the sales few in number
American gold has been sold for premium of IL
cents on the dollar, and sovcreigns are sold for
81, 43. Silver yields premium Of from 9 to IL
cents. These rates are absolutely rInous to
purchasers, and high beyond all example. Yes
terday, you know, was packet day, and the amount
Of exported specie is variously estimated at from
three to five hundred thousand dollars. Since
the suspension Of specie payments, the amount
exported no doubt has been S3,OOO,OOO, and prob
ably 81, 800, 600. A continued expectation of
specie, corresponding with the amount exported
for the past forty days, will soon pay off for
eign debts, and re-establish the American credit
in the British market.
There is no local news that will interest your
readers, and the mails north and cast of us are
without the least intelligence. Yours.