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Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11
UNITED STATES BANK AND
NAVY PENSION FUND.

A pension certificate Of $3.50, pronounced
CORE Ct, conld no, be paid at the bank this
morning, for want of funds What has
become Of the pension fund s--Ne7v York
Star.
NoTE ny THE GLonE,-We will tell
the bank pensioner, NJ. M Noah, what
has become of the navy pension fund
Near half n million Of dollars belong
ing TO il was, by order of Congress, in
vested in tina, part Of the stock Of the
United States Bank belonging to the Go
vernment. Though over one year has
elapsed since Mr.. Bid lie should have be-
gun collecting in and paying over the
share of the navy pension fund. to help
sustain the orphans, widows, and wound
ed, he has not to this day paid dollar OF
principal or interest. Al the imPortuni-
ties Of the Treasury Department, and OF
the missioner, to get a part paid over
before the lst of January last were un~
successful ; and Mr., Bddle, in his me-
oriAl to the Senate at the last session,
does not propose to pay any thing what
ever until next September. We believe,
so far as we can learn, he las not yet
even signed the obligation TO pay it then,
though required to do il more than a
month ago. This is the answer to your
question, Wha, has become Of the pen.
sion fund" 1t lis in Mr., Diddle's breech :
es pocket.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

FATAL CARELEssNEss.- AT Beaufort,a
few days ago, person named Ltffers
met his death in the following manner.
! he deceased had recently been commits
stoned as an officer in the militia, and be-
ing anxious to Improve himself in the
manual exercise, he requested Mr.. Rog
els formerly Of the army, to instruct him.
Rogers complied LETTERS standing in
trent OF him. giving the command. AT TIE
word fire. poor Leff.rs fell a corpse,
Rogers having forgotten that the gun was
lorGed The father of 1he deceased was
the only other witness cf the tragedy, and
his testimony was such, (Rogers having
given himself up to the Superior Court.
then in Session in the town. that the un-
fortunate perpelratur sf the deed was inn
me iately discharged by the judge. -Sas.
.he1vs,
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11
THE SPECIE ORDER.

We have seen official documents which
give evidence that, prior to the issuing Of
the specie order, some Of the distant land
officers were in the habit of receiving in
payment of lands. the notes of the private
banking house of Yeatnlan, Woods & Co
Of Nashville, which firm is reported among
the late failures at that place.
But for the specie order, there can
hardly be doubt that tho Treasury would
have ieco@e embellishcd with some thou.
sands of The notes Of that cencern. and
formed special item to be reported 10
Congress as unavailable .fnnds. - Globe.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

GFThe N. Y: Courier g. Enquirer
threatens Mr.. Van Buren, with the loss Of
his head if he does rot,repeal the Specie
Circular. The Herald modestly asks the
" gallant editor" if he would not be
content with Vans whiskers ?"--and OBJ
sorvcs---" All this talk about the Sepcie
Circular as utter folly. IF 1t aOere re-
pealed tomorrow, its effect acould not be
ftn to the amount ofathousand dollars"
True. Truth is sometimes uttered even
Ly the most inveterate of the wings, and
though it may be unintentionals it never
helcss is entitled to consideration, and
due credit should be given. Mr.. Bennett
never published a sentence more emphat-
calIy correct than the above; and, whig
as be is, let his brethren, in this particu-
lar, initiate his example in him, OF honesty
and truth. h.-.NorfoK Experiment.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

degree Of swindling, which has prevailed
heretofore, in the way of shaving all Ohio
paper, presented there. This arrange
ment will have good effect, in the in
creased trade it will divert TO the city of
Pittsburgh.
Good Nr'cs--Dank arrangement. AT a
meeting of the delegates representing The
several banks in this city, it was yester-
day resolved to receive ondeposite and in
payment, the paper Of sundry banks below
specified. This prudential measure will
have a happy cfectn relieving trade from
the cxhorbitant tax imposed on business in
the shape Of shaving paper.
The ability Of our banking institutions
stanl deservedIy high in this matter; and
if western banks will act in coucert to re-
lieye and not oppress the holders Of pa
per at this crisis of pecuniary difficulties,
public confidence will be restored and ev-
cry branch Of commerce and manufactu-
res continue to flourish. Having hereto
fore contended for this measure, we re-
joice that the city banks have yielded to
the wishes Of our citizens in this re-
spcct.
Western Reserve, Canton, Massilon,
Wooster, NewLisbon, ,Stoubenville, North
Western Bank of Va, st. Clairsyille,
Muskingum, GAINESVILLE, Lancaster, Cti-
Iicothc, Columbus, Sciota, Portsmouth,
Washington. Pa. Farmers and Drovcrs,
Green county, Brownsville, Lumborman's,
Erie, Pa, Mt. Pleasant, o., Martha, O.,
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

On the Goth Of April, the house Of Mr..
Jacob Baichtie, of Green township, in
this county was burnt down, with the most
part Of its contents, and awful to relate,
four Of his little children, all of them
lovely little daughters, the Oldest about
ten years Of age, and the youngest about
five. The house took fire from a crack
in the mason work of the chimney, land,
the family were all locked in the arms of
sleep, till the fire had advanced so far,
that it was impossible to rescue those little
innocent sufferers, from deadly grasp,
there being but one flight of stairs in the
house, and the children were sleeping up
stairs and when Mr.. Baichtlc, attempted
TO rescue them the flames met him at the
head of the stairs in such furious man
ner, that he was very much scorched.--
The above occurrence is an awful warn
ing to parents not to put their helpless
children up stairs to sloep.-IToos.er(O.)
Advocate.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11
SEVENTY MISSIONARIES MAssAcnEr

SEVENTY MISSIONARIES MAssAcRED.
The New Bedtoad Mercury Of Satur-
day, contains statement OF the most
horrid massacre Of seventy native mis-
sionaries, at Wallis Island, in the South
Sea, in August, 1885. Mr.. William NJ
Barnard, formerly second officer OF the
ship Salem, of New Bedford, whe arrlv"
ed there in the Parachute, few days
since, furnished the statement to the Mer-
curry. 1t appears from his journal that
the English Missionaries al KePpel Is
land, Gone of the Friendly grouP,) coa-
ceived the benevolent plan of attempting
to introduce Christianity at Wall's'lsl md
by sending native teachers and missiona'
ries, thinking they would meet with less
opposition than foreigners. They pro
cured them a passage to the island, but
horrid to relate, soon after they landed
the whole number were murdered in the
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11
MoRRIsoN's PILL--MoRE WARNING

MoRRIsoN's PILL---MonE WARNINGS.
There was lately another trial in Eng
land Of person named Thomas La Mott,
on charge of murder, for causing the
death of Mary r. Russell, by presenting
and administering Morrison's pills. 1t was
proved that the deceased was a stout heal
thy woman, whose death was occasioned
by inhamatons of the intestines, caused
by a large quantity Of Morrison's pills
sold and recommended by the prisoner.
Prisoner recommended pills No. and
No. 9. No. l he said, would search out
the disorder, and No. would work it off
The jury found the prisoner guilty of
manslaughter. Pill Sat. Ncacs.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11
from The Saturday Csurier.

S eam6oat Sunk. - Tie ST. Louis Com.
Bulletin Of April 18Th, says: "We learn
that The steamboat Emerald, Captain o.,
Fiaherty, bound 10 GaIena, struck on a
rock on the Upper Rapids. and sunk n
about half an hour. Tho Wyoming pas
sing down, ,ent keel and took eff a II tt e
passengers. Ii is believed that the cargo
Of the Emerald will BE- saved, and that the
boat herself will be raised"
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11
From tho Globe.
MEXICO.

The NAtianal Intel!igencer insiss, tha
although France may be justified in send
ing naval force to compel Mexico 10
redress the FIRST wrong which her citizens
have to complain Of, there is nothing in
the precedent 10 countenance the same
line of conduct recommended by General
Jatks9n. to obtain tcdrcss for the multi
piled injuries and insults perPetra;ed. foT
tern of more than twenty years, on
American citizens, and growing more fl,-
grant and outrageous the longer they are
endured.
I'm the first place, tsays the National
Inteligenccr, there is no erisfing treaty
Of faviolate and herletual friendship be-
tyveen France and Hcrico." And this is
given as reason why France is not bound
to submit to see her citizens robbed in
Mexico; while our Government is under
obligation to acquiesce, in consequence OF
having made such treaty, ia the most fla
grant violations Of it. 1t seems 10 US that
in our case, as the wrongs inflicted include
the breach Of treaty stipulations, the Of
fence is aggravated. and that il gives
gre eater right TO The injured patty to res
sort to the extreme remedy. But, says
the Intellgencer:
SIN the second place, Mexico has re-
fused TO listen to the complains preferred
by France. She has listened to ours,
and shown disposition TO atone for any
of the aggr, ssions alledged to have been
by her authority, which can be proved to
be such" !"
This second position is false in both the
facts stated Mexico has not refused to
listen TO the complaints preferred by
France. The Government has heard the
complaints of France, as she heard ours,
and failed TO redress them; and France
has taken redress INTO her own hands, In
our case, the Mexican Governm mt has
done worse than "rcfusc TO listen" ln
somc instances she has turned the aprii.
cation of our minister into a mockery, by
referring him TO the jndicia! tribunals Of
the country for remedy for national
wrongs Of the complaints beng, that
when the courts decided in favor of our
iriured citizens, as suitors before their
tribunals. they had not power to execute
their ,wn DEGREES. IN one instance, when
the Government promised TO redress
wrong BY Furnishing and degrading the
functionary committing it, they have pro
NOTED him to a higher station and new
honors aud with regard to all the RESI-,
while they seemed to listen" it is evil
dent they were afflicted with the " maia
DIV of no, marking" and were resolved &c
pay us off by procras,ination, and running
up the score.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11
OPPOSITION FABRICATION

We cut the following extract from the
In,elligencer's Express correspondence
this morning, from New York:
=" An order was received this morning
from the Department at Washington. to
enforce the collection Of all bends unpaid
at the custom house of suspended mer-
chants, without delay"
Then comes long TRADE against the
administration for oppression and hard>
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11
From the Globe.
CREDIT SYSTEM.

AS the opposition TO the administration
are lsboring 10 bring back the credit or
dRhtr system, we give the following re"
miuiscenccs fran NlIc's Register, of the
condition TO which it was brought in 1919,
under the auspices of that patriotic rcgu>
later, Of tho currency, the Ba"k of the
United States:
from Niies Register If Dee II, 1919.
TnE PAPER SYsrKM.--With the b!es,
sing Of GoD, through feeling, the people
VI the United States have been brought
TO an uR ierstanding OF the length and
breadth, height and depth, Of the su.
premely tc-5e'hated Tag, or paper system
which. Of late years, first made them
"mad." and then rulhleSSIy destroyed"
tens Of thousands Of ihcm--that few
calculating persons, half dozen men in
fifty thousand Of the population, might
become greet. but who, am nanny 10
add, have been generally mred in their
own corruption and suffocatcd by their
own fllh--serving as things for sCorn
10 point her slow unmoving finger i."sE3s
a glorious purga,ion is going on-." "lep.
rosy TO the arm" that would arrest it by
new notifications Of fraud il is hard to
bear and g,ievous. ba, il is wholesome /;
and,,he good effects Of il will'extend to
pos,erity. The good old way" Of
incorporating, by honest labor, will be
esteemed as tie best; and il will be the
faahion, trust, to doubt the gentility Of
every man who does not perform some"
thing useful for his country. The inevi-
table patufs Of iaeorforeti2ns begin TO be
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11
WESTERN COURIER.
RAVENNA, MAY IL, 1887.
: : : : 3 3

While the people arc paying five ana,
six per cent. per month for money--nine
dollars a barre. for Flour, and in propor-
ton for every thing else, SIXTY
THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS the
use and benefit ofwhich belonged to The peo,
pie Of Portage County is given TO tie
BANK Of Cleuezaad in Cuyahoga Coun-
ty TO speculate Onto buy up -four with,
and still keep up the prices-to shave peo-
pie with at an exhorbitant rate, or to send
10 Wall Street for the brokers to shave
with. Let this be remembered.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

FeUolution in Central america. Let.
ters from Gualam.Ia, TO the 22d Februa
ry, stale that a Revolution had broke ou,
in the city Of Leon. province Of Nicara-
que, and that the Chief. all the ministers,
and half Of the members of the Assembly
had been shot by e'revolutionists. Af.
fairs wore most discouraging aspect,
and fears were entertained that the revo,
lutionary movements night change the
o'her provinces.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

Pip The Cleveland " Daily Adrerti-
ssr,'' which was started in the early part
of the last summer, and at that time, de-
signed merely as temporary affair OF
six months, for the purpose of giving
aeeter wings 10 political intelligence, has
been continued regularly from the first,
and now becomes permanent journal oil
the day; and judging from the number Of
advertisements which appear in it daily,
is we'll sustained. 1t is well conducted,
and last week, the addition of a column
on a page was made to its size. We re-
ioice at this evidence of its prosperity. :
There are now two daily papers publish
ed in Cleveland, which fact affords am
pie evidence of the prosperity of that
young but rising city. In Davy Crockett
style it "goes ahead" the panic cry Of
federalism to the contrary notwithstand-
ing,--MoqoM Erhertmcnt:
Literal Biackless Five negroes we're
lately commi,ted to Jail in Augustus,
Georgia, for gambling
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rrom the Steubenyllle Union

A Wise act.--From the follwing item
of news which we clip from the Pitts
burgh Manufacturer, ourcitizcns who are
in the habit of dealing in the city ofPtts-
burgh, will perceive, that an important
arrangement has been entered into by the
Banks OF that city, for the purpose of
suppessing to some extent, the extensive
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

most barbsr us and inhuman manner.
Mr.. Barnard vas at tie island at the me
t'e massacre took rlice, and left in the
s!oop of war. Vincennes, when she touch-
cd at that place. He left the latter YES =,
sci at Cape Town.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

ATTEMPT TO rob The Mail On The night
Of the 22d inst. the express mil rider was
way laid by a ruff an, about thirty miles
above Augusta, Georgia, ard shot at as
he passed Tho ball penetrated his thigh;
But retaining presence of mind, he kept
his saddle. and qujckening his speed. was
soon beyond the miscreanl's reach.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

The legislature Of this State assem-
bos at Hartford this day. There is much
important business TO come before it. A
bill TO abolish Imprisonment for Debt.
The Attachment Lava General lncor-
poration Law for manufacturing and other
purposes, ARE among those mentioned.
Some of the Wing papers are calling up
on the Legislature to restore the 81 and
81 bills again TO circuIation--as if the
evils of an over-extension of credit had
not been felt severely enough already.
We trust they will do no such thing.
While a very great portion of che curren-
cy still consists Of paper, let the commu
nifty have enough Of the specie, at least to
answer all the necessary purposes Of
change. Lei the advocates OF an cXclu-
sive paper currency rest satisfied with
what they have got. Anattempt 10 go
back viii only rocoiI on themselves. A
mixed currency is spoken of, by them as
the best; and yet their mixture will not
allow specie onought to keep the paper
proportion from Jloaciag aoay!-or in 9th
cr words, they would not allow salt enough
to save the bacon.
Whether our present Legislature will
still further limit the circulation of small
bills, we cannot determine. Our impress
sion, however, is, that under the present
situation of affairs, things will be suffered
to remain as they aro-though it is GER
tain th,t NIL hills under $5. will eyentual
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

FEDERAL IDEAS OF JgsTEE.---There
is Il sneor at "MoIern Democracy," beau
tifully expressed in Federal paper at
Cleveland, predict d on the fact that the
Loan Commissioners Of the counties Of
Wayne and Loran, in that State, have
decided TO loan their portion Of the sur
plus, to individuals on landed security.
The federal sneerer at modern Dcmocra-
cy, would rather have the money loaned
10 some. corporation, instituted for The os-
tonsiblc purpose of public improvement,--
but for the real purpose Of specializing in
stocks&then giving up the improvements as
iaeypcdient 1t is not consist mt with their
notions Of democracy, to loan the money
to the farmers, and those who have land
ed security for it. They would prefer
having it loaned to the aristocratic capi-
taists, without security. When we re-
fleet that these are the very men, who,
Just before the last election, advocated the
division of the money among the people,
it is amusing to see, now the election is
past, their unwilIngness to ohavo it loaned
to the people. This is characteristic Of
fedaralism.--BnDa1o Daily Star.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

Capt. Root of the Steamboat Bunker
Hill, informs us the schooner Commodore
Lqwrence, lying at Huron, was struck by
lightning and both her nasts shivered to
pieces Themasts had fallen when Capt.
r. saw her.-Dnly HrraN and Ga.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

On Friday night last, WIN. Rowland.
Of Milan, in this county, man of intem-
porate habits, in returning homo from
Fulton, fell over the railing of the bridge
over the TuscarawasIriver, and was found
dead the next morning--Ohio Reposit..
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

FEDERAL DocTR.NE.-" The truth is,
the Banks of the United States are always
the STRONGEST vhcn they hold The least
specie, and the country always tho EIcn-
EsR wlsn ii has til. least goM andSpcie." "
How singular that this doctrine, which
is SO good for US, should be considered SO
bad for the British friends of the writer's
Of those articles! They say that the
Bank of England must stop, unless it be
made stronger BY having more spocic.--
Globe. -,..y+ -.- ...
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

Albany Charter Electiom--Tho clcc-
ton in this city yesterday, resulted after
a sharp contest, in the general success Of
the opposition tickets. Very eXtraordna-
ry eXcrtions were made on their part,
aided by the clamor and false issues in re-
lation TO the state of the times; and VIC
have never known them more unscrupu-
lou5 in their means, or more lavish Of their
money. Inportations of voters into the
contested wards, and particularly the
second ward, the dobateabIo ground, on
which hinged the majority Of the common
conncil, ,--were never more freely resort
ed TO on their part. More new faces
were introduced 10 the privilege of the
ballot boxes, than is usual even with par
tisans that resort TO any artiice to carry
their objects; some Of whom were recog-
nized as residents of the adjacent towns.
Their recent success in the city Of New
York,an1 the existing pocuai,ry pressure,
which they happened to turn to their ac-
count, lent them fresh vigor, and 10 means
were spared to effect their object. Dclicv-
ing, that if they could carry this city as
well as the city Of New York, it would
afford tkcm at least show Of capital for
the fall campaign, they have put forth
their Utmost strength and means. Partial
success will olaic thcri for the moments;
but their triumph will be as short lived
now, us it was in the period of the panic
of 1884, when, under similar circumstan-
ccs, they carried several Of the CONNER
cial cities. Albany Argus.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-11

heartsdacss We have Inquired and
learn that no such order has been issued.
The custom house officers at New York,
as elsewhere, have on this sn' j+lt merely
thc ac's Of Congiess for tAcir guide; ana
probably feel bound By their ofiici Il oat1s
Ike other good ciiz4ns, to comply with
those acts, until Congress is pleased to
peal them. whatever the pref gate Cou
rier aud Enqnirer, or the Express may
threaten to the conti any, GIs6e.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-27

BALTIMORE FraEMss-'Tis great pity when coed
fellows get together by the ears; AMI certain sets OF
good fellows seem TO be predisoosed 10 quarrel. We
never knew singing choir in a country church. but
there were constant bickern gs, and title jcalousies-
and we never knew fire department where they did
not find something 10 make muss about.
In Baltimore, few days since there were several
nres evidently caused by incendiar = at which one or
TWO Engine Companies broke the public peace, and
one anothers heads, in the most disgrsceful manner
not only were clubs and bnekbats freely used but
pistols and bowie knives not scarce and several
persons were seriously injured
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-27

~ kare sport anticipated at the Centreville
Iro'nng Course on Monday next 10Th, when match
Between the celebrated trotting nags Peggy Maeee
ana Awful comes OH for $500 sde-three mile
meats IN harness-to take place at O'Clock, Pm.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-27
PrOvisiOm Markets,

NEW YORK, FRIDAY, MAY &c.
In our rames this morning through the corporation butcher
markets. We observed that the supply ample same
apathy prevailed in other branches trade Still prices
have not lowered proportion the scarcity money In the
hsh market there has been great gu present 60
many year-samon habut and striped bass are in great
abundance and moderate porges excellent pan
hsh are as low as three cents pound Owing to the back
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-27

TfThe Power of Intellect prize aricle-Locofoco
meeting at Military Hall-Age Of Galvanism-Plots
and s-Politiosns-Report Of the Institu-
ton for the instruction of the deaf and dumb-Eti.
quctse-Poetry, and other original matter in yss,er-
Evening Chronicle, beside the news Of the morn
ng mails and selected miscellany.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-27

Amos ksSoALL IN DASssa.-we refer our readers
to an advertisement by Mr.. J. w. Hale proposing an
opposition post line to Boston, according 10 act Of
Congress for the purpose Of putting an extinsusher
on Post Master General Kendall We ara oopossd
to every attempt in opposition to law even to remedy
xnevsnce, bu, in accordance with the statute We
say 90 ahead. We can tell Amos this s the hardest
customer he has yet sot-bo,h Yankees TO the back
bone and God knows how far beyond
We are authorised to say that this project is sane.
toned by the best legal authority in New York.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-27

FiRH-The fire last night was at the corner o.
Broad and Water streets. 1t originated in Mr.
Roderman, the BARRIERS store, and communicates
from thence to Mr. Tasgert's grocery Both the
stores were consumed.