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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-26
TREASURY NOTES,

4 BY admitting the article of PuBLIUs, on
this subject, to our columns, we do not wish
to be understood as indorsing his opinions,
especially the one denying the constitution
atty Of Treasury notes. If they are not
constitutional, they have been SO long habitual,
that habit has become second nature-which
we hold amounts to constitutionality. For
our part, We should be in favor of increasing
the amount named in the bill, believing that
the measure will very much facilitate the re-
sumption Of specie payment.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-26

1t is but short time since we were told
that nobody was in favor Of an erclusiue me-
tallic currency, and such scheme was de-
clared by those to whom it was imputed, i'm
practicable and impossible. We were salts
fed How is it now! A mixed currency
which for fifty years has answered all the
purposes of government, and the business and
commerce of the country, is denounced as
absurd as the South Sea Bubble, and we are
again told that nothing should be tolerated in
the community in the shape Of currency, but
gold and silver, or paper issued by the GO
vernment itself. Instead of receiving and
paying back the notes Of the people which
answer all their purposes, the servants Of the
people, propose to supersede the popular cur
rency, and issue promissory notes Of their
own, and force their masters to take them.-
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MR.. KING.

OF Georgia, addressed the Senate on Sa-
turday, about three hours, in opposition to the
Sub-Treasury scheme, and the collecting and
disbursing the public funds in gold and silver.
Although there may be differences Of opinion
in regard to some Of the topics Of his dis
course, yet we listened to it with great interest,
and felt highly instructed by his views upon
the subject Of exchanges particularly. Upon
the subject Of the currency generally, he was
clear, sensible, and practical--and his effort
is unsurpassed in ability or effect.
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In the ID clause Of the 9Th section Of the LIST
article Of the federal constitution ID is as
follows: So III f
"The Congress shall have power to borrow money on
the credit Of the United Sts,es"
Is this bill TO borrow money 7 ID does
not propose 10 borrow cent. is there any
fair construction by which this bill 10 authorize
an issue Of Treasury NOTES, can be deemed an
exercise Of the power 70 borrow money! The
obvious meaning of the power 10 borrow
money, is that Of accepting il from, and stipu-
iating payment 10, those who are able and
piliing to lend. To say that the power to
borrow involves the power Of creating the
ability, where there may be the willingness 10
lend, Is as forced construction of the power
10 borrow, as to say that it involves the power
of compelling the will, where there may be
the ability 70 lend.
"If," in the language OF Mr.. Madison, from
whom have borrowed the foregoing thoughts,
regarding them as strictly applicable to'Trea-
sury notes, as they are to bank notes, created
by the direction and under the sanction Of
the general government--borrowed from the
great ability Of his Speech in 1871. although
his afisr-oct may be held to impair his pil-
hngness to lend" j, by virtue Of the power
to borrow, Congress can create the means of
lending, and in pursuance of these means, can
incorporate bank, they may do any thing
whatever creative of like means.'-They may
euen authorize an issss Of Treasury notes. But
if the power to borrow does not comprise the
power to create the ability to lend, it is evil
dent that the advocates OF an issue of Trea-
sury notes, can find no warrant in the granted
power g TO borrow money ON the credit Of the
United States"
If the advocates Of an issue Of ten millions
of paper promises to pay, depominating them
Treasury notes, can find no authority, for do
ing so, in the power " to lay and collect taxes
to pay the debts of The United States" nor
in that of borrowing money, nor can truly
class it among the direct incidental powers
" necessary and proper for carrying into exc
cution" the expressly granted powers. ask
in the name Of the constitution, and Of the
States, and of the people, where do they find
the authority pause for reply, premis-
ing, however, that the arch-enchanter, neces-
silly, which acknowledges noaHegiance to the
constitution and laws, should not be appealed
TO for in that, they may as fairly find and for
tify disposition and determination to- incor-
porate National Bank, authorized to issue
bank notes intended to constitute circulating
medium.
PuBLrUs.
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THE PRAGUE COMPANY.


On Saturday night we attended the first instrumental
Concert given BY this celebrated and scientific company
Of foreign musicians. consisting Of nine professors Of
music We can truly say that the execution and effect
exceeded our most sanguine expectations The unison
Of their performances is harmonious in the extreme and
il evidence Of thepeecton which they have attained by
their united exerons. The execution Of the brilliant
variations on the violin by Mr. l. Opel was surprising
and gratifying in the highest degree; the per-
Torrance Of Mr. obeck. the Claronet, less So H.
Decd the tout ensemble highly effective, and evident
y impaired great delight to large and fashionable au
dience
Among the disfingues present was the President Of
the United States, accompanied by the Secretary Of
State. II was truly gratifying scene 10 witness the
Chief Magistrate Of the Union mixing on this occasion
with his fellow citizens, to enjoy melodys assuasve
sounds' No discordant notessuch as 100 often crate
upon his ear--wsre TO be heard Here every eating
care" was .lulled by musc's witchery every sound
tended to soothe and soften the sspertes Of political
feeling and verify Armstrong; lines
Emusic exalts each JOY, allays each grief,
Expels diseases, softens every pain.''
We wish this muscal company oil success, and are
satisfied theyw meet with the patronage they richly
deserve Such galaxy Of talent has never before pre-
scented itselfin our city. 8 @ H.
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4, Mr.. GARLAND, Of Virginia, addressed the
House yesterday three hours, in support. of
the proposition heretofore submitted by him,
and against the Su5-Treasury scheme. We
had not the pleasure of hearing it, but UNDER
stand it was marked with the usual clearness
and ability Of that gentleman. The speech
will be published in our next paper, and also
issued in pamphlets.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-26

T,uRENOI oGY.--The subscriber has taken an Office
6,r few days. in Elfiots buifdngs, the Native
American Hotel where he win make examinations and
give instructions in the Science Of Phrenoloey
All who may wish to put this science, which teaches
thai the character and talents Of persons indicated by
the form and size OF the head the searching test Of
practical experiment. obtain correct and minute de-
scriptions Of their characters are invited 10 call
Each examination win be accompanied by extensive
work upon the subject presenting full view Of Phreno-
1osy and also preserving the description given.
UyIndividuals will be waited upon at his Office, and
select parties and families at their dwellings.
IS ALoNZo BARTLETT.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-26

VIZ commence to-day the Presidents Message. 1t
will doubtless attract general attention. 1t is per-
splcuous, bold, and powerful document. OF its doc
trines we shall say little, they will speak for them
selves. We will, however, say that the public liberty
of the country is not to be endangered during this adj
mins,raton, by being placed in the reach Of the iaons
of National Bank The President is against such an
institution, in every form, constitutional grounds
Whatever friends may think in regard to the colec
ton ssekccpng, and disbursement Of the revenue,
are nevertheless that all will say the message is
Of the elegance Of STYLE and its republican
patriotic, and independent spirit Our differences, if
any should exist, in regard 70 the employment Of State
banks, or subtreasures, will arise upon point Of
crpediency Collision and discussion among friends,
but the trial Of and conclusions United in
principle we never be permanently separated,
cstranged from another, by shades Of mere expe
d'ency whilst we have to guard against the insidous
assaults OF party seeking nuse into the measures
Of the Government, the odious principles OF Hamilton
Wdrenton Jefersoniaa.
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pHRENOLOGY.

Next to an acquaintance with the human heart, is
knowledge Of the human head. But how far Phrenoo-
ey able to aid in this inquiry, must be left to the
unbiased Judgments Of those who experimental
upon. In a new science, where much more must cd
left TO faith than to demonstration, we shall hardly be
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-26

SAMUEL HEfNECKE informs his friends and tho
- public, that he has taken four doors north %
Doctor Guntons apotheca store on n.nn see wnero
h Ians in cutting all kinds Of garments that
general satsfaction viii be given 70 such as may favor
Kim with ,beir custom. sep 20 3taw3w
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GOLD COINS

In Senate, September 10, ls37.-Mr BENToN sub
united the following statements showing the coinage
and imports and exports Of specie during the yea
1897, which were ordered to be printed
Gold coinage al The NM of the United States in 1897
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soNE are urging the "untricd erpedienf' the Alba
ny IN. ~ Democratic Republican General Committee
have decided by Of 10 to g. that it is nerpsdisn
to call public meeting to sustain the ub-Treasury
achcme. -.--- LII 81 W
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PUBLIC CREDIT.

As psry important Of strength and security,
CHERISH PUBLIC CREDIT.
WAsHNoToN, Sept. IL, 1796.
The General Government like an indfridaal eiiizen,
has nothing 10 do but 10 take care Of its interests
GLoBE, Sept IL, 1887.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-26

Misprints in tho Nv No Of Publius"--In the third
paragraph the word right is twice printed in the place
Of the word i1eight
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expected 70 give the reasons for cur faith. however
much faith we might have. In the present case ew
shall simply call the attention Of our readers the sd
yertisement Of Mr. BAsrLErr, Con this subec) in an
other column, and recommend them TO submit them
seiss. 70 his "msnPolalons.p We shall be dissp-
pointed il they are disappointed.
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And why 7 For the alledged purpose Of re-
ducing the currency to metallic standard
and forcing the people % pay their servants
IN gold and silver or its equivalent All this
Is for the benefit Of the government. Is any
encouragement held out 10 the people 70 en-
ulate this laudable project, in bringing their
currency TO the specie standard Is there
any prospect presented that the currency Of
the people is ever to come up to the standard
ofthat Of the government IL there any in
ducement held out TO the banks 10 resume
specie payments No. The government
exact the better currency for themselves, and
leave the people TO get along as well as they
can with the baser currency. The Sub-trea-
srrers would seek to absorb all the specie in
the country, to be " sailed down" and locked
up in their vaults. and the government would
send its promissory notes among the people
as an equivalent. Take things as they have
existed. Seventy millions of specie in the
country, fifty required by the revenue OFF,
GERS, and twenty-five necessary TO the wants
Of the government Twenty millions Of spe-
Gle and ten or twelve millions Of Treasury
notes are to constitute the currency Of fifteen
millions Of people, trading, manufacturing and
agricultural Fifty millions are TO be /" di-
yorced" from the people, lest they should con-
tanlinafe and corrupt themselves by its dam
gerous use, twenty-five TO be shared among
the servants Of the people, and the residue to
be buried without interest, lost TO- the uses
and profits ofthe country, until Congress shall
direct the disposition Of the idle and corrupt
ing mass, unless perchance Sub-treasury de-
faulters, or thieves, should have beforehand
ran away with the whole
Already have Mr.. RlvEs Of the Senate, and Mr. Gan
LAND Of the House. from Virginia, abandoned the inten-
ton Of requiring the Government to receive the notes
Of non-spccie paying banks for public dues-Globc Of
the 2lst
Messrs. RIvEs and GARLAND have never
entertained g the intention of requiring the
Government to receive the notes of the nom
specie paying banks for public Dues" and
therefore have not abandoned" it. They
have not abandoned it they will abandon
nothing, either Of expediency or principle,
essential to the great interests Of the country.
They occupy the ground, upon which they
have always stood-that occupied by the adj
mnistration Of General Jackson--and they
have abandoned no position, no policy, no
principle.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-26

well informed friend, recently from Washington
says "The course Of President Van Buren, towards
his old and consistent friends who differ from him in
relation to the expedency Of the Sabeasury system
is that which might be expected from knowledge OF
his character No alienation esangement is obsev-
able his sentiments 10 his dissenting political friends
but every mark Of cordality and kindness that ever
characterized his intercourse with them, is still fully
hibted In this dignfed course he is, we regret to
say, not initiated by all his followers for certain syco
phantic pretenders to exclusive democracy at Washing
ton, swelling with Importance, endeavorng to decry
those conservatives who act with the great Of the
party and faithfully reflect their sentiments.
To all our firm friends who act with US, say that
these self-constuted dictators have countenance
from head quarters, but, fortunately for the prospects Of
the party, are as powerless malignant The whole
democracy Of numbers abjuring the ocofoco doc
trnes, and those who expect to retain the confdenc
OF the people ard the peoples President, must if the y
persist error at least those who go with the peo
pie with courtesy and respect. :" The signs Of the
times are portenous, and cannot be Mistaken and
advise the radical friends in ranks to longer
bring the good into disrepue by their lludged
zeal without knowledge.--N Y Times.
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Flour selling at Cincinnati on the 2oh inst for
50 SO to So rs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13
LATEST FROM MEXICO.

FROM The Nec Orleans Courier of NLarch 25.
by the Atlantic, arrived last evening
from Metamoras, whence she sailed on
the 2Oth instant, we learn from passen-
ger shat the Mexican army, under the
command Of General Nicholas Bravo.
consisting Of about $500 men, of ali
arms, was a. that place, and had com.
menced previous to the sailing of the A.
crossing the camp equipage aud the ge-
neral opinion was. that the army would
commence marching about the lst of
March. Ii bad been abundantly provi-
ded with provisions up TO that period.
Tor the FIRST time since they had been in
Metamoras, by the arrival of vessels in
succession from this port, New Orleans. |
A contract had been entered into by
the Government Of Mexico with a mer-
chant Tor loan Of one and half million
of dollars. advanced by instruments of
Sl50, GOO monthly. commencing on the
LIST oil March, the first instalment Of
which had been received and distributed
among the troops. and it was the general
opinion that this contract would be COM
piled with, the Government having mort
90 '"~ SuSeoihuouStS dl httamOTdS
and Tampico for the payment of the a.
mount borrowed. A Mexican officer of
some rank and intelligence informed the
gentleman who gave us this information,
that 1t would be the first object of the
army to occupy Bexar. Goliad, Cham
PIANO, which he described as the KEYS to
Texas: and having possession of those
places, the operations of the army would
secure points d'appui where they might
conduct their operations at leisure, whilst
they would by this means hold the Tex.
an army in check,
1t was also announced that Gen. Bra
vo had been instructed to propose terms
OF reconciliation to the Texans, granting
whatever they may demand. short of
Independence and ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
A portion of the prisoners who have
been for some time incarcerated in the
dungeons Of Metameras, thirteen in num-
Der. arrived in the A. Their names are
5. 5. Cortes. of Philadelphia; Bryant
OF Texas; Henry Craig, of New JERSEY;
u. Smith, of New York Benton, of o.
6io; Putnam, of Kentucky Francis, cf
ONO: Langaman, OF Holland; and the
residue, Messrs, Jonas Hall, K,r Can.
land and others, will probably leave for
This port IN the Cumanehe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13
LAND AT AUCTION.

WILL offer at public auution, on the
premises, on Friday the 2lst inst, nv
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, 30 acres OF bottom land, and 6 a.
cres OF excellent meadow.-The i'm
provements are a comfortable Iog
HOUSE. a COED KITCHEN. &c .
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 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. 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13
Attention MiiIerS 7

The undersigned will give $500 a
year to man who can come we'll re-
commended for sobriety, industry. and
thorough acquaintance with the mill.
ing business, (none other need apnIv
provided application be made in person
to him between this and the LIST of Iuly
next. at the Rockland Mills, Saline
county, Missouri.
Any written communication on the
subject must be directed to Arrow Rock
Post Office, in said county, or TO B. Ir.
vine, Doe Hill, Pendleton county, va.
A good COOPER is also badly want.
ed, and such an one can get constant EN-
Ployment and very liberal wages.
HOWARD O'NEILL.
Rockland Mills. APP. /, 1879
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13
VALUABLE
LAND & MILLS
L q @
F o r S A l. r

THE subscriber offers for sale vaIua-
BILE TRACT OF LAND, containing
367 acres, about two miles above Green
vile, on the Brownsburg road. There
is upwards of 200 acres oftte land clear
ed, and in good state of cultivation.
There is d a first rate MERCHANT
MILL in good repair, OH never falling
stream Of water, aud a good brick Dwell
ling House, the necessary out houses,
Stables, &c.
On the upper end of the same Tract
there is a Chopping Mill on the same
stream, and about quarter Of mile a
bove the Merchant Mill. There is a
BRICK Dwelling House, out houses. &c.
situated near tine Chopping Mill.
The Tract will be sold entire. or r.
preferred, will be divided. so as to sell
the ChopPing Mjli and upper i'm
provements. with 267 acres Of the land
JOHN TATE.
Feb'y ?, I937.-u
Sss5SEEssssss The above property win be
gE1EE offered at public sale on Tues
Gay the 10Th day of May next, at IL o.
ciock.-Terms made known on the day
o. safe April 10.
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$ I'll f. r.
Under Deed of Tru

Under Deed OF Trust.
BY virtue of deed OF trust, executed to
me, by Willis Jackson, on the 10th day of
April, 1885, aud of record in the Clerks
oihce Of the County Court OF Augusta, /
will offer for sale, on Saturday the 22d day OF
the present month (April,) for cash, a, the
residence of the said Willis Jack son, on the
~, viz:
Three Feather Beds, Bed
steads and Furniture, one walnu, Bureau
one walnu; China Press, one set Shoemaker
Tools and Lasts, two walnut Dining Tables,
Chairs, Plates, Dishes, Cups and Saucers'
knives and Forks. Andirons, Shovel and
Fongs, Pots, Ovens, Skillet and Baker, and
variety of other Household and Kitchen
Furniture, together with one Silver Watch.
l will transfer only The right 20 the proper
y vested in me by the deed aforesaid, altho'
The title thereto is believed 10 he good.
SAML. CLARKE, Trustee.
April 6, 1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-04-13
Sg5 RE w AIRED.

Ran Away from John B. Williamson,
at Richmond. Va, on The night of The
l9ih nlt, negro man named HARRY.
about % or 30 years of age, 5 feet z or
3 inches in height his complexion very
dark, and the back of his head is inclin-
ed to be rather thin of hair. He is a lit
tie inclined to be bow-legged and has
rather down look when spoken to-
The above negro was purchased from
Patrick's estate by the subscriber: he
has wife near Thinking Spring, and il
is quite likely that he may be at this
time lurking about that place,
l will give the above reward for The
apprehension and delivery of said negro
to me in Staunton, or if he is lodged in
Jail SO that get him again and all rea-
sonable expenses paid.
F. NJ. PITMAN.
Stanton. April IL, 1887.
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NOTICE.

Persons indebted TO the estate OF
GEoRGE b. Tate, deceased, are inform
ed that the Books and Papers of said
Estate are in the hands of JOHN NEW
TON, of Greenvilie, who is fully author
lied to settle and collect the same. All
persons having unsettled accounts with
the Estate will call on him and settle.
Persons indebted by note or otherwise,
will make payment to him without de-
lay, as long indulgence cannot be given.
JAMES TATE,
Admir- Of q. g. Tate, decd
April l3, 1897. If
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clothes, among them a grey jeans coat.
and pantaloons OF the same, great-coat
of tulled homemade cloth, with large
cape, which has been worn some time,
and calico morning gown. Both coats
are straight breasted. He has with him
also large bell crowned fur. hat, and
dark green umbrella. The said negro
belonged about four years ago to Geo
Ailor, on Naked creek, in Augusta coun-
ty, aud having many acquaintances in
that neighborhood, l think he is lurking
about there.
| will pay SO and all necessary ex-
penses for the delivery of the said negro
either TO the Jail in Staunton, OF TO me at
my residence 5 miles South Of stanton,
on Christians creek-or $40, and all
necessary expenses. if taken up out of
the county and lodged in Staunton Jail
GEORGE 1MBODEN
March l6, 1887.