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Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10
CONGRESS

Bills have been presented in both houses
of Congress establishing the Sub-Treasury
Scheme, and authorizing the issuing Of
Treasury Notes. These measures are al
ready violently opposed; and it is thought
highly improbable whether the former will
pass the House.
SEPT. SIN Senate, Mr.. Wright, from
the committee of finance, made report for
the following pprposes-lst. TO authorize
merchandise to be deposited in the public
stores for limited time, and 10 regulate the
Warehouse system I'D. To prescribe the
duties Of the different Sub TreasurieS-and
Sd. To visit with severe penalties those
Banks in the District of Columbia which
shall not resume specie payments within
thirty days after the passage of that act.
This latter bill contains clause for the
suppression Of shin plasters in the District.
The charters of the banks arc to be revok-
ed if they do not comply with the bill; and
the people are to be fined if they receive or
pay away any individual notes.
When Mr. Wright announced that he had
reported in full, Mr. Rives rose, and express
ed his establishment that the Committee had
not brought in a bill designating the funds
to be received IN payment of the public
dues. Mr. Wright said the Committee had
not taken their course without the fullest
consideration-they had enjoyed frequent
with the Secretary of the
Treasury; and come to the determination
hat the bills that had been brought forward
we're all that were necessary. Mr. Rives
lgain expressed his surprise at the omission
1fso important measure as that referred to.
With regard to those measures which had
,een reported, he was not ready to give his
-ote until he had fully examined them in
III their mutual bearings, and in their con-
iections with each other. He therefore
moved to postpone the order of the day-the
i'll relative to the October instalment of
he dcposites--untl Monday next. Mr.
lies opposed the motion in a speech dis
ngushed for more than his usual coarse
oss, and yulgarity in which he CHARGED
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10
HON. LOHN N. MAuRY.

HON. JOHN NJ. MAOhl.
The following is the reply Of this gentle
tleman To a call made upon him TO become
ascandidate for Judge of the First Judicial
District of this State, comprising the coun-
ties of Adams, jefferson, Claiborne, Warren
and Washington:
PoRT GInsoN, June 18th, 1887.
Gentlemen: In the Grand Gulf Advert
ser of the Sh inst. | am asked by you if |
will not become a candidate for Judge of
this District. The same question had been
previously propounded to me bv other
friends. But as resided out of the District
at the time, and public sentiment on the
subject was notsutIiciently known, | declin
ed giving an affirmative, or any definite re-
ply. Having determined, however, TO re-
move to Adams county, on account of the
health of my family, and for the sake of
convenience to my private business; and
having also recently received from citizens
of the District, and especially Of Claiborne
county, since my visit to this place, frequent
solicitations and encouraging assurances Of
their friendship amp support, in the event Of
my bccominga candidate, will no longer
hesitate to give my consent. And give it
the more readily, inasmuch as it is under
stood that the present incumbent, the lion.
| WM. s. BOBBY, will not be candidate tor
reelection, and none other has yet been
announced.
have resided in this State about sixteen
wears: and three fourths of that time in tho
counties composing this District: and dur
ing the last ten wears, with the exception OF
short interval, have been acting in some
judicial capacity-frst as Judge OF tho
| Criminal Court of Adams county, and after
wards as a Circuit Judge for the second Jul
dicial District of the State. | presume,
therefore, that am generally known by tho
citizens of this District, either personally or
by reputation; and if, with this knowledge,
and underthcsc ,ahey should
think proper to elect me, shall duly APP
precate the honor, and endeavor to perform
| the duties of the Office conferred on me in
faithful and satisfactory manner.
feel conscious that the suggestion Of
my name in connection with high judicial
trust is to bo attributed to your feelings of
personal kindness, and perhaps your conf
dence in my honesty and moral qnaliiica-
tons, rather than any high opinion you can
have formed of my legal requirements.
But whatever consideration may have promp-
ted you, they elicit my grateful acknowl-
edgemcni, and cannot fail to be highly APP
preciatcd.
Very respectfully. yours, &c.
JOHN NJ. MAURY.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10
COMMUNICATIONS
For the Southern Telegraph.

For the Southern Telegraph.
To The Candidates for the Legislature for
the county Of Jefferson.
GENrLEMEN-It is common practice
not only in this, but other States, for the
people to call upon those who claim TO be
their representatives, for an expression Of
an opinion upon all subjects of a character
calculated to affect the political interests OF
our country.
The recent Message of the President OF
the United States to Congress, taken in
connexion with opinions previously made
known through another channel by that
functionary, warrants a call on you at this
time, for an exposition of your views on the
leading topics of that article; and it is con-
fidenty believed that large portion of the
people of this county would read with in
terest the opinions which you may entertain
upon subjects embraced in that document,
which, if adopted or rejected, must exercise
an important influence upon our future des-
TIMES.
Your views of the Message and general
poliics-of the policy~of Banking, both pr-
yate and corpolatc-togethcr with the course
you intend TO pursue, in the event of your
success, in the election of United States
Senator, are respectfully solicited. Upon
these topics our State and the country at
large are deeply interested. The reunion
or separation of the Government from the
Banks, will form an era in the political an
nails of the nation thtt will long be remom-
bcred by both friend and foe.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10

The bin for the extension d time on The
merchants bonds, and the bill for setting
tho accounts with the deposit banks, we're
ldyanced 20 tbe same stage.
AT the opening of the sitting, Mr.. RIVeS
raye notice of his intention 10 bring forward
io.morrow. a bill for designating the SORT OF
finds receivable in payment OF the public
dues.
The Bill for the posiponemcnt OF the De
tober instameni of The deposits, was taken
up by the House in committee Of the whole
but no progress was made with it. The
debate only seryedho show the Ignorance OF
Cambrcliag and the Sec'y of the Treasury
and their absolute tncompetency to illthelr
ST i~1s.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10
From The Bnltinnore Pneriot.
WASHINGTON. Sen.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IL, 1887.
Long before the hour of meeting to-day
the Senate Chamber was filed in every
part that could hold a human being. The
ladies' gallery presented a brilliant assem-
blage of beauty and lashion-the other gal
leries were packed almost to suf6caton-
andHll the privileged seats and standing
places on the floor within and without the
bar, were occupied by members of the other
house, foreign ministers, and the members
of their legations, officers of the Executive
and distinguished citizens who
have their entree. This vast assemblage,
and the crowds that besieged the doors out
side, and were obliged to turn away in des-
pair of attaining room, atiested the profound
and general interest with which the position
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10

Gen. Foote and the Hon. A. G. McNutt
are involved in an alarcation as to the
truth of the rumor that the former visited
Washington city last summeras an applicant
for official bounty as a reward of faithfulness
TO him of Kinderhook. The General charg-
es Mr.. McNutt with circulating the story.
who acknowledges having spoken fit, but
on the authority oftho Hon. S. j. Gholson.
As this is family quarrel between two
worthless of The great Democracy, in whose
political integrity we have no kind of con-
fidence, and whose pretentions and princi-
pies we must rcpudate as totally adverse
to our notions of public veal and national
policy, we desire to take no part 10 the mat
ter; neither do we care how it terminates
even though theirs should be the fate of the
Kilkenny cats.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10
Eror, Tie RnLt..,,,0 ~. n, ~

m TFUHI NC bnItIn10re CnFoniclc
HE LEADERS OF THE PARrY.--The Sen.
a'e Oh The United States is destined to be-
come at the ensuing session, the theatre Of
1'eh's OF great national importance. Tho
known ana ayowed opinions ofseyeral mem
oers o. the House of Representatives render
It certaIn that in that holy, there will be a
m1,loriy adverse to the cansummation oftbe
scheme of the Execuive IA rslhehnee II
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10

"AND STILL WE coMEn-aIn Vermont, the
late State elections have terminated in favor
of the Wings by increased maiorities. Jcn,
son, (Whig,) is reelected Governor; and
in the Legislature on joint ballot, the Whia
majority will be so.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10

MEssRs. CLAIBORNE AND GHoLsoN.--A
highly respectable citizen of Mississippi
now in Washington city, writing to frion'
in this State, AYERS that Messrs. CLMBoRNI
aud GuoLsoN do not pretend to claim then
seats in the House of Representatives un
less they are considered as elected for the
whole term of the 25th Congress-. The
writer says:
"Indeed they have already declared it as
their present intention not to become can
didates at the November election. How
will such determination be regarded in Mis-
sissippi? Had it been understood by the
people that they we're voting for members
of Congress for two years instead of three
months, can we suppose the result would
have been the same? think not. With
such an understanding, would not many, We
~ many, of those who differ with Messrs.
Claiborne and Gholson upon the currency
question, have given their votes Tor their
opponents? But whatever may be the de-
cision of the House of Representatives, Mis-
sissppi must not, and | trust will not, he
deprived of her right to an election in No
vember. The strength of party discipline
may, at this time, bring about decision ia
vorable to the extravagant pretensions of
these gentlemen; yet the power of "expe-
rimeniers" and ''erpedient-makers" is rap
idly passing away; and such will be the
complexion of Congress in December, that
those whom we may elect in November,
will have their rights fully sustained"
We incline to the impression that the
writer does injustice to Mr.. Gholson, in at
iributiug to hima determination TO disregard
his obligations to the people of Mississippi, |
by an effort to maintain his seat in Congress
or the next two years. five are not mis-
aiken, he has already avowed on the floor
f the House. that he was elected for the
allied session only!
The committee on elections have report
4 favorable to the right of Messrs. Clai-
orne and GhoIson to their seats in the
x, Congress. The decision Of the House
,on the report, is considered very doubt t
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10

ANOTHER VINO VIcroRY.--Scarcely
had the good news from the Western States
hoated over the land, until we arc again
checred by glad tidings of great joy from
the Gland of steady habits" Maine-that
strong hold of political darkness and delu-
sion, has burst the bonds of her nfatuation,
and nobIy come TO the rescue of the coun-
try, and to the defence of the great princi-
plies of constitutional freedom. Maine-a
State given over to the error of its ways, by
reason of her previous political darkness
has come forth, like the PDnix from its ash
es, sending out blaze of light from the
North, undimmed by the poIutions of Van
Burenism, and reviving to the heart of the
patriot afar off. Edward Kent, the Wing
candidate for Governor, is elected by ma
ority of more than thousand votes. The
Wings also have a minority in the State
Legislature.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
Extract of a letter, dated.
very Respectfully. yours, nc.
JOHN NJ. MAURY


GALVESTON, August %, 1887.
Our two little TeXian schooncrs, the In
vincible and Brutus, come into port ycster-
day, after successful cruise oftwo months,
having tnkcn five prizes and injuring the
Mexican trade very much by burning their
small towas, &c The Brutus came into
port, but the tide being low the Invncible
could not get in, soon after the Invinci.
bic come TO two Mexican briggs came in
sight, a short time after the Invincible bore
down to them and they had brisk fire from
both SIDES; at length the Mcxicans bore off,
ono flhe brigs considerably injured. Tho
nyinciblc attempted to come in, grounded
and was lost.
We are preparing the Brufus, Tom Toby
and the Courier "a prize lately taken and
we hope either 10 drive them off our coast
or take them. The American brig Sam
Houston, was chased into this port previous
TO our schocners coming in. Where is
Commodore Dallas and his feet to protect
our com!nerce? He viii come out when
he hears Of two or three American yes-
sells heing taken, Then the Mexicans will
write polite letter and laugh in their
sleeve. 1t is astonishing the Americans do
not understand Mexican policy!
~ q. Merchants Exchange.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10
NOVEMBER ELECTION.

0cTWe are authorized to announce the
Hon. GEORGE CoALTER, of Warren county,
as candidate Cor Judge Of the First Judi
ciaI District of Mississippi.
Oy-We are authorized TO announce IL.
r. GARHErr, Esq. Of Grand Gulf, as can
d,date for the Office of District Attorney for
the First Judicial District Of Mississippi.
0.rWe are authorized to announce
JomN |. Gu1oN, ESQ. as candidate for re-
election to the Office Of Judge Of the Grim
inal Court.
GIVE are authorized TO announce INC
Hon. JomN NJ. WHrrNEY, as cand'd' tc
for reelection to the office of Judge OF Tho
Probate Court Of Jefferson county.
Give are authorized to announce DIR
JONI III. DUNCAN, as candidate for tn
Office of Ranger Of Jefferson county.
drive are authorized to announce I
DucGAN, Esq. as a candidate for Justice
the Peace for the Middle District Of Jeller
son county.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10

The following article is from a late St.
Louis Republicans:
The Norris OF TIE BANK. There seems
to he great desire on the part of some
people 10 expungc the heads ON the new
notes OF our Bank There are four heads
on these notes, viz: Jackson's, Van Bnren's,
Benton's and Linn's; and We are told that
there Is hardly note that has been in cir
culallon week, but what is so mptiated or
lnJared, as to be rendered unfit for re-issu.
ing, Several hundred dollars of this paper
lately found its way hack to the bank, from
the BoonsIlck country, and we are told that
every note was more or less defaced. On
some the heads were clipped: others mark
ca and obltteratcd with INK. On a great
many there were black lines drawn around
inc mead OF Benton, and pencil lines and
other stains on the other heads. We have
always believed that the ornaments Of tho
notes were in bad taste and highly improper:
but still it is to be regretted that thew are
so detaced and mulilated, when doing it is
OF no avail except to increase the expense
oil the institution, and bring the device into
contempt. They have not appropriately
oeGh called the gallery of portraits, and We
oeiieve The directors would best consult
PuDllc feeling by at once dispensing with
The old plate, and procuring a new device.
which need not be Objectionable TO anv bo-
dy. Placing the likeness of either of these
men on their notes, can add nothing to their
reputation or standing, yet the continuance
oil Them VIII subject the notes to many indip-
mites, and be II source of constant NORTH
cation To the directors. Every man who
lawfully gets possession of a note, has the
right to use 1t as he pIeases, and many will.
let what may be said TO the contrary. ever,
cIse the right of "expungiug" whenever the
notes are IN their possession. For This ron.
son the old plate ought to be expunsed.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10

yellow FEvER.-We arc sorry to I'M
derstand that the Yellow fever is still scourg-
inc the city Of Natchcz with un9bated fury
The Free Trader Of the 9th intimatcs tina
the disease was on the increase; and YER
bal intelligence to the same date corrobo-
rates the statement Bat we hope that the
few cool days we Just had, will have a saln-
tary influence in staying its ravages, and
restoring to Natchcz the health and happi-
ness for which she is so celebrated.
The Now Orleans American of the Both
nit. savs-"The city has been deluged for
the last five or six days with frequent and
heavy showers of rain; during the intervals
of which the sun has darted down its dele
FERROUS influence, and as we predicted, the
sickness which had diminished, is again re-
suming all IFS viruence. The burials yes
terday and Wednesday exceeded, we have
reason TO believe, fifty each day,-and We
hear hourly of new cases. This is no eX-
agreration. People of note and name have
previously died off or passed through the
ordoal-but go about and enquire, and 1t
will be found thatthe new corners are taking
the fever and dying. The truth is, that the
endemic is as bad as ever--it only lacks
subjects. Let Their strangers keep away
from the city till frost"
Mobile likewise, at the last accounts, wal
under the vrulencc of the fever.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10

Otz-The Mississippi has been on the rise
for few days past.
Yesterday the weather was fine Tor out
door transactions, anu our streets indicated
much of the hustle and commoton incden-
tai to an active state of trade and commerce
We are glad to say that the health OF the
town is good, and that we may reasonably
expect speedy resumption of active com
mercial life-ihat our ears will soon be sa-
Iuted with the sound of the mechanics ham
mer-and that Rodney will continue tt
advance in size, and population, and inn
portance.
Flat boats loaded with the productions OF
the upper country, continue to greet on
landing. The articles with which they are
loaded, still command good price.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10

0SrWe regret TO learn that the late rain
and wind have inflicted considerable injhy
upon the Cotton crop in some parts of this
county. A planter informs us that some
fields OF excellent growth entirely pros
lraled, and much destroyed.
This, however, is comparatively small
evil, when we take into consideration the
superabnndance of the present years crop.
Tho hand of Providence has been peculiar.
ly bounii(ul to the cultivaior of the sol
this scason-ihe growth of every valuable
article which the earth can produce, has
been plentifuI-and tho labor of the hus-
bandman will DO rewarded with rich har-
vest. On many plantations, we are told thai
hands cannot be procured to gather the
cotton that is made.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10
SOUTHERN TELEsaRAPu
nopWuY.

4 = = a =
Tuesday........."".. October 10, 1881.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-10

GIVE arc authorized to state that the
Hon. +. w. IIuLrNG, Of Marshall county, de-
clinos standing cinvass Cor a Represen-
latiye in Congress AZ the November oloe-
ion. We state positively that Judge lla-
ling is not an Administration man, as some
Of that press have vaunlingly proclaimed
Private considerations alone have dictat-
ed his course.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20

The subscriber wishes to dispose of
the Farm on which he at present re-
sides, together with one other Tract of
Land, lying convenient to the same, suf.
ficiently so to admit Of their being cult
waited in conjunction, as has been the
case heretofore, which, if not sold be fore
the 2Sth of April next. will on that dav
be offered at public SALE
The first named tract contains about
$50 acres, situated on Middle River
Augusta county, Va. 10 miles west of
Stanton, and adjoining the plantations
OF Thomas Thompson and James Scott.
The land is Of the first quality, possess
ing every advantage, being we'll water.
ed and timbered. The improvements
consist OF a comfortable DWELLING.
HOUSE, an excellent BARN, besides
an ORCHARD OF first rate fruit.
The last named tract contains lG5 a.
ores, adjoining Baylor's mill, and for
quality is unsurpassed by any in its i'm
mediate neighborhood. The improve
ments are a comfortable DweHing house.
Barn, &c. A more particular descrip-
ton is deemed unnecessary, as it is pre-
sumed those wishing 10 purchase will
call and examine for themselves.
JOHN A. DAVIDSON.
Feb'y %, 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
LAND AT AUCTION.

WILL offer at public auution, on the
premises, on Friday the 2lst inst, my
Farm. situated miles East of Staunton,
and 7 miles from Waynesborough, on
the waters Of Christians creek, contain
ing 100 Acres, about 100 acres under
fence, 80 acres Of bottom land, and a.
cres Of excellent meadow i'm
provements are comfortable log
HOUSE, good KITCHEN, &c, a
large new BARN and STABLES. The
upland is of good quality, and produces
well, part of which is we'll timbered.
Also, at the same time, six or seven
head Of FIRST rate saddle and harness HOR.
SES, including a pair of beautiful match
Bays. Also, fine BROOD MARE.
1t is seldom that such horses come into
market.
The terms will be liberal, and will be
made known on the day of sale. Sale
to commence at 10 o'clock.
THOS. S. BASKIN.
April l3 1897.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-20
MOST VALUABLE
Houses s. Lots f0l. Sale
In the Corporation of Staunton.

eetss--
by virtue Of deed of trust executed 10
The subscribers by Jacob Peck IN his life
lime, and Tor the purposes mentioned in said
deed, OF record in the Clerks Office of Au-
gusla county, bearing date on the 25,h day
OF February, 1922, we will, on the 81 day
ct May next before the door of the Wayne
Tavern, in Staunton, proceed TO sell to the
highest bidder, the following highly valuable
property situated in said Corporation
Lot No. 4, in plat attach ed by
said Jacob Peck to his will, adjoining the
late dwellinghuuse lot Of said Peck, and con-
tanning sixty five poles, fronting on the road
leading from the Washington Tavern TO
Peck's tan yard. on the north east side OF
said road.
Lot No. 4, on the south west side
OF said road, and opposite the first mentioned,
containing % poles, and crossing the creek
Lot No. =. OH the north east side
OF said road, containing ITS poles, on which
FRA stands most excellent two story
tHM Dwelling House, and out houses
G-'sA- This lot would be one of the most
comfortable and agreeable residences in
town, well suited either for private family,
boarding house, or even tavern.
Lot No. =, opposite the last NAM
ed, on the south east side of the road and
crossing the creek, containing forty eight
poles.
Lot No. 3. on the north west side
OF sand road. and living on both sides of the
creek, containing l32 l ? poles with first
rate TAM YARD thereon, a Bark house,
and various other improvements. Also, a
MILL HOUSE and TILT HAMMER,
with sufficient waller and fall for valuable
machinery.
Lot NO. 3, on the South west side
of the road and on both sides of the creek
containing 81 Ia poles, and comfortable
buildings thereon.
Lots Nos. a & 8, containing The
first 62 l-2 poles, the oiher 63 poles, hnund-
ed on two sides by the dwelling house lot on
another side by the street running from the
Washington Tavern to the paper mill, and
on the other side by the street running from
Peck'S tan yard TO Sampson Eagon's.
The above mentioned lots all jim each o.
Their, laying together in a compact form, and
containing altogether four or FIVE acres No
such property has been exposed 10 sale before
in this part OF the country, and il is hoped
the public attention will lie generally at
tracted il. The incumbrance of the Wild
ow's dover has been removed, SO tina! clear
title can he made, and on the day OF sale any
changes will DE made in the form and size of
the lots as purchasers may desire.
Terms one third in hand, one third in six
and the balance in twelve months-ihe de.
ferred payments with interest from the date
Selling as trustees we will convey such
title as is vested in us.
JOHN c. Sewers,
JACOB LEAS, Trustees.