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The Ripley transcript. (Ripley, Miss.) 1837-18??, 1837-10-05

bank paper.
To say that tho refusal of paper
money 10y the Government. introdn.
cea nn uniust discrimination bo,waen
the currency received by il. and that
used by individual IN ihcir ordinary
affairs, Is, IN my Judgment, To Wow It
IN % worry erroneous light The Com
slitution prohibits thc Statcs from ma
king any thing but gold and silver
tender in payment Of debts, and ihus
secures TO every citizon a right to de-
mand payment in the legal currency
To provide by law that the Govern
mont will only receive It's ducsin gold
and silver, is not TO confer on it any
peculiar privilege; but merely to
place il on an equality with the citi-
zen, by reServing to it a right scCur-
cd to him by every Constitution. 1t
is doubtless for this reason that from
tho time Of the first Congress under
the Constitution down to the last.
Such precodents, never objected to
and proceeding from such sources,
afford a decisive answer TO the impu-
tation of inequality or injustice.
But, in fact, the measure is one OF
restriction, not Of favor. 10 forbid
the public agent to receive in pay
mont any other than certain kind Of
money, is to refuse him a discretion
possessed by every citizen. 1t may
be left to those who rIanugo uleir
own terms; but no such discretion
should be given to him who acts
merely as an agent of tho people,
who is to collect what the law re-
qpires, and to pay the appropriations
it makes. When bank notes were
redeemed on demand, there is then
no discrimination in reality, for the
individual who receives them may.
at his option, substitute the specie for
them; he takes them from conyon-
fence or choice. When they are not
SO redeemed, it will scarcely be con-
tended that their receipt and pay
mcnt, by public officer, should be
permitted, though none deny that
right to an individual; if it we're. the
effect would be most Injurious to the
public, since their officer could make
non of those arrangements to meet
or guard against the depreciation,
which an individual is at liberty to
do, Nor can Inconvenience to the
community be alleged as an objection
to such regulation. Its object and
motive are their convenience and
welfare.
III, at a moment of simultaneous
y and unexpected suspansion by the
banks, it adds something to the many
embarrassments of that proceeding,
yet these are far overbalanced by its
direct tendency to produce wider
circulation of gold and silver, to in
crease the safety OF bank paper, to
improve the general currency, and
thus to prevent altogether such &C.
currences, and the other and far gre
i aterseyils'that attend them.
ltmay indeedb be questioned whetIl-
crit is not for the interest of the
banks themselves that the Govern
ment should not receive their paper.
They would be conducted with flu
ture caution and on sounder princi-
Piles. BY using specie only in It's
transactions the Government would
create a demand for it which would
to a great extent prevent its exporta-
ton, and, by keeping it in circulation.
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w. WI'ils' INC OBJECT and the mean,
proposed 10 attain them are wi,I,n
constitutional powers and approo,g'
duties they wIIl at he same limo Jaw
hoped by Their necessary opcra,'
afford esscnlnl aid IN d,o uansar1o.
,oiindividual concerns and thus yidJ
relief 10 tIic people at large in a Co..
adopted TO the nature Of our Goyo,'
mont. Thos5 who look to the a,,'
Of this Government for specific NJ
to the citizen to relieve c,nbarr,''
mcnls arising from losses by rcvrI
slOns in commerce and credit. H."
sight oftho ends for which it was c,s
ated and the powers with which i
clothed. 1t was established to CIV
security to Us all, in our lawful o an,
honorable pursuits under tie las,i"'1
safeguard ofropubIican ipstit,,;"n
1t was not intended to confer snac;a
Iiayors on individuals, or on any ela'
Ises OF thom; to create systems If
agriculture manufactures, or trade.
to engage in them, either seper,,oI'I
or III connection with individual of;
zens or organized associations
Its operations were to DO directed e.,
the benefit of any one class, eouir,
lent favors must, III justice be eyteu.
dod to the rest; and the attemDt I'd
'bestow such iayors with an eou.l1
hand, or even to select those WIND
should most deserve them, would No.
yer be suucossful. All oomrn.,;;,;o
are apt to look to Government lod
too much. Even in cur own counl
'g' where itspowors and duties ard
50 s'Ilc", 1pitcd we are prone to ID
So especially o. nor;ods Of sudle,
embarrassment and distress Nd
this ought not to be. The iramcr,1I
our excellent Constitution and Ind
people who approved it with capI
and sagacious elaboration acted A
tho time on d soundcr principle
They wisely Judged that the ies|
Goyornmont intorioros with priyatI
pursuits, the better for the general
prosperity. 1t is motifs Legitimate obi
Joct to make men rich or to repair bl
direct grants ofmoney or Iegislaio,|
in favor Of particular pursuits Lose
but incurred in the public services
This would be substantially to St|
the property ofsomeior the bencftol
Others. But its real duty---that duty
the performance Of which makes 4
good Government the most precious
Iofhuman blassings--is to enact and
enforce q SYSTEM Of general hwI|
commensurate with but not exceed
ing the objects Gifts ostablishmcntand|
to leave every citizon and every n'eT1
est toroapunder its bonignprotection
the rewards Of virtue industry and
prudence.
| cannot doabt that On This as on
IaIl similar occasions tho Federal
Government will lind its agency most
conducive TO the security and happl1
ness ofthe people when limited to-
the exercise of its conceded powers.
In never assuming even for we'll
meant object such powers as were
not designed to be conferred upon i
we shall in reality do most for tAe
general welfare. 70 avoid every ua1
necessary interference with the puT1
suits OF the citizen, will result m
more benefit than to adopt measurS
which could only assist limited inter-
ests and are eagerly but perhaps nal
tural, sought for, under the pressure,
III tn
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lilV wis NfDNiflN out Ol u, Dtcii lore
seen. they would probably have been
specially guarded againtl. The same.
policy which led TO the prohibition
uf bills IS orad't by tho States, would
IN that event. have 1ho
iuicrdiCfcd thc'r issue rs q currency.
many form. ThoConsiulion, how
ever, contains no such prohibitions;
and since the States have exercised,
for nearly halfa century, the power
to regulate the business ofbanking, 10
il not TO be expected that il viii be
abandoned. The whole matter is
now under discussion before the pro-
per trlbunal-thc people Of tho States
Never before has the public mind
been SO Thoroughly awakened to Il
proper sense Of its importance; ne
yer has the subject, in all its behring's
been submitted TO so searching an
1t would be distressing the
intelligence and virtue Of the people
to doubt the speedy and efficient a.
doption Of such measures of reform
as the public good demands. All
that can be done 10y the Fcdor,i Co.
vornmcnt to promotes the accomplish
ncnt of that important object, will,
without doubt, be performed.
In the mean time, it is our duty to
provide all the remedies against de-
preciated paper currency which the
constitution enables us to afford. The
Treasury Department, on several for
mer occasions. has suggested the
proprioty and Importance of a uni
form law concerning bankruptcies, of
corporations and other bankers.
Through the instrumentality of such
a law q salutary effect my doubtless
be imposed on the issues of paper
money and an el1ectual remedy CIV
en- to the citizens it may at once
equal in all parts OF the Union and
fully authorized by the Constitution.
The indulgence granted by execu-
tive authority intho payment ofbonds
for duties has been already mention
ed. Seeing that the immediate en-
forcoment oftheso obligations would
subject a large and highly respecta-
BILE portion Of our citizens to great
sacrifices and believing that a tempo
rary postponemont could be made
without detriment to other interest
and with increased certain of ultimate
did not hesitate to comply
with the request that was mado of
me. The terms allowed are to the
full extent as liberal as any that are to
be found in the practice OF the Exc
cutive Department. It remains for
Congress to decide whether further
may not with proprie-
ty be allowed and if so their Iegisla-
ton upon the subject is respectfully
invited.
The report of the Secretary of the
Treasury will exhibit The condition
OF these debts; the extent and effect
oftho present indulgence; the prob
able result of its further extension
on the state of the Treasury and ey-
cry other fact necessary to a full
consideration of the subject. SINH
lar information is communicated in
regard to such repositories of the
public moneys as arc indebted to the
Government in order that Congress
may also adopt the propermeasuresin
regard to them.
The receipts and expenditures for
the first half ofthe year and an esti-
mate of those for the residue will bel
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COcdcd ~ nearly slA iH'iliOiis INC IL
mount which was asked lor ~ the
estimates then submitted. The sum
necessary for llio service Of lhc yoarI
beyond the probable receipts und the
ainoun, which II was intended shOuM
be- reserved in the Treasury al the.
commencement oi the year will be
about six millions. II the whole of
reserved balance BE- not az once app
Piled IN the current expenditures
but four millions be sliII kept in the
treasury as seem most expedition, for
the uses Of tho mint and 10 meet con
tlngencics the sumnoeded wilIb ten
millions.
In making this estimate the re-
cclpts are concluded on the SUPPOSE
ton OF some further extension ofthc
ldulgence granted in tho payments of
bonds for duties which will effect The
amount oftho revenue lorthoprcsent
year to the extent Of two and a half
millions.
Ii Is not proposed to procure the
required amount by loans or in
creased taxation. There are now
in the Treasury nine millions three
hundred and sixty seven thousand
Two hundred and fourteen dollars, di-
.rected by the act of the 23d of June,
1886, to be deposited with the State
in Octobernext. This sum, if so de-
posted will be subject under tho law
10 be recalled lfnecdad to defyav on
listing appropriations; anu as i is
now evident that the whole on .hc
principalp part oft will be wanted for
that purpose it appears most proper
that the doposite should be withheld.
Until the amount can be collected
from the banks Treasury notes may
be temporarily issued to be gradu-
/ ally redeemed as it is received.
am aware that this course may
be productive of Inconvenience to
many Of the States. Relying upon
the acts Of Congress which held ont
to them the strong probability if not
the certainty Of receiving this install
ment they have in some instances o.
dopted measures with which its re-
tention may seriously interfere
That such a condition of things
should have occurred is much to be
regretted. Ii is not the least among
the unfortunate results Of the disas-
tcrs ofthe times; and is for Con
grcss to devise a fit remedy if there
be one. The money being indispen-
sable to tho wants OF the Treasury,
| it is difficult to conceive upon what
principal Of Justice or expediency its
application to that object can be a.
yoided. To recall any portions of
the sums already deposited with the
States would be more announcement
and less efficient. 10 burden the
country with increased taxation,
when there is in iacta large surplus
revenue would be unjust andunwise !;
to raise moneys by loans undersuch
circumstances and thus to commence
a new national debt would scarce
ly be sactioned by the American peo-
pie.
The plan proposed will be ade-
quate to all our fiscal operations du-
ring the remainder of the year.
Should it be adopted the Treasury
aided by the ample resources of the
country will be able to discharge,
punctually every pecuniary obliga-
ton. For the future all that is nee
doI will no that cnut;op auJ E,rho,y
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Ripley, Mississippi, Tlgsay MORNINGS October 26, 1891

quest that each Gentleman will ex-
anime for himself, as touching my
|pretentions of whatever character, to
the Office ofCounty Treasurer: III
shall be your choice, Gentlemen L
will discharge the duties of the office
with ali the fidelity and ability that |
possess and shall feel myself under
peculiar obligations to my fellow
citizens for favor, which must, UNI
der all the circumstances that sur
round me, be SO disinterestedly bes-
tow9d: But if not elected, your will
IL not mine be done: for with the will
OF the majority | shall be content.
GEO. w. Raglan.
RipIcy,TOct. II. 1887.
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the experience of the country has been sufficient tc
prove tito the satisfaction of the most sceptical.
Soull, however, out of respect for those who
differ from me on this point, be glad to see the Con-
stitution so amended as to leavano doubt upon the
subject.
! have thus, fellow citizens, frankly given you
my views on the Bank question question upon
whichmy opDohents, Messrs.' Claiborne and Ghol-
son, entertain am Informed opinions diafaetri-
caily opposite to my own. Indeed should never
have placed my humble pretenions in oppositiont to
theirs, had it not been for the opinion which they
avoW in relation to this all important subject.
They are both gentlemen whose personal qualiica
lions toreprese1 the people of Mississippi, no one
can doubt. There is no personal rivalry in this
canvass-lt is as it ought to be, question Of
principle.
In relation to other political questions. do not
deem it necessary at present to go into detail. A
large portion of my fellow citizens know something
Iofmy political character, and shall visit most of
the Counties before November, shall have bet
ter opportunity than the limits of this address will
afford, of explaining my views on other matters.
will, however, state one or two points of my po-
Ilitical creed:
] believe a ariffbeyond what is necessary for
raising revenue, to be unconstitutional.
On the subject of slavery, as it exist in the
South. bolieve it to bean institution sanctioned
by the laws both Of God and man. | believe it to
be one Of the best institutions of The country, e..
IGually beneficial to the slave ard master. deny
Amy power in Congress to abolish slavery in the
District Of Columbia or to agtate the subject at
had beena member of Congress at the
time, would not have voted for Pinkney's reso-
luton, because conceive it conceded too much.
have been ten years a citizen of the State of
Mississippi, and feel myself as much identified
with her interest and welfare as any member of the
community.
Should be elected one ofyeur Representatives,
| will serve you independently and honestly
Your obedent servant,
s. S. PRENTISS.
Z;cksbyrr 1orf 90 1877
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Riptcy,rOct. II. 1887.

GEO. w. Raglan.
RipIcy,rOct. II, 1887.
THE LAND PIRATES.
The following letter from captain
Mcintosh will explain the movements
OF the U. S. ship St. Louis which now
lies at anchor in the Bay. We stated
on Monday, that the Constellation
had sailed from Pensacola-which
proves to have been an error. We
learn that it is the intention of con-
mander Payne to drive the gang on
shore where they are to be met and
disposed ofby Major Hall and his
company of armed volunteers.
There is now, we think fair pros
pect of bringing these vagabonds and
outlaws to merited punishment, and
Kidding our vicinity of their depreda-
tons.
United States Frigatc CONF
stctiat;on,
Pensacola Bay, Aug. 26th 1877
My Dear Sir-I have the pleas
ure to inform you that Immediately
on receipt of your letter with the &C.
companying papers | was directed
by Commodore Dallas to order the
United States ship St Louis to Mo-
bile Bay to aid the civil authorities in
bringing to punishment the individu-
ais complained of; and | have the
further satisfaction to inform you that
the st. Louis has at this moment a
signal for pilot, and Commander Pay
ne informs me he will beready topro-
coed atearly aylightto-morrow NOR
ming.
With very great respect.
Your most obd't sery't.
JAMES MCINTOSH,
Flag captain,
To JOHN 3. HOGAN ESQ.
Collector, Mobile.
MOBILE Aug. %.
LAND PIRATEs.--We learn that
gang OF land pirates about 80 in
has torsome time been Prov
ling about in the vicinity ofFish Riv-
ar. They have within few days,
broken open several houses abducted
a woman and her children and comy
mitted various depredations and out
RACES. The citizens have armed
themselves and sent to Pensacola for
cooperation Of a government vessel
in driving the Williams from theirquar-
tiers. The gang are in possession of
a small schooner and by their con-
duct seem to defy opposition. We
hope they will be speedily and eff
fectually extirpated.-Mer. Adr.
Mr. Van Buren, attributes the Pc
cuniary distresses ofthe country in
his message to overtrading and the
great fire in New York. "A noun
tain labored and brought forth a
but never before did a
mouse labor ndbFing forth a noun
tain.-Vicks5Wg Register.
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To the Citizens Of Ifppah County.
FELLOW CITIZENS:
My name has been an
Inounced as a candidate, to fill the
office of County Treasurer, at the
next November Election. AT the
commencement of the canvass In
tended to visit the different portions
of the County, that the people might
have an opportunity of becoming ac-
quainted with me and that they might
he able to Judge of my qualifications
to fill the Office to which Iaspire: But
the hand of providence has disquali-
fed me to perform that duty:
For the most part of last month | was
confined to my bed by severe at
tack of fever, from which 4 am yet
scarcely recovered: by reason Of the
consequent debility of so severe an
attack, I shall, in all probability, be
unable to cultivate any further ac-
quaintance with the people of this
county before the election.
Feliosv Citizens: You will, have
mo doubt, pardon me for laying you
under any obligation to accept this
communication as an apology for not
maxine myself personally known to
each of you; than whlch nothing
would have given me greater salts
faction. And Gentlemen let me as
sure you, that nothing would have
induced me to make you a written
communication on the present occa-
sion but that necessity which con-
fines me at home; to which we are
all alike liable.
In conclusion, then; | can but re-
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RTlFICIAL II ELS are insede! by ID. Isaac Ffancis
- ngaon Dentist which cannot be distinguished from natural
and viii peora of hat without
the slgkte For The and Application this ART
hehas Diploma, which the Is COPY.
PREMIUM.
This Diploma awarded by the
AMERICAN
In the city New YORK. ~ the late FAIR.
To DIR. T. FRAN l.,
For line specimen Uf Arfiici al Eyes
IAN Improvement.
. JAMES TALLaAGg, Pres't
ELwIN WILLIAMS, Rec. Sec.
j. b. WAkEMAN, Con-. sec.
B-CELEBRATED EYE wArER-Dr. 5. also respectfully
ocs the nentiono publs his cxtraoIdn
cious Eye Water has proved liable appcat
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relief To the aged Who commonly AL cited weak
stincnes and diseased
raj years its effects have been truly astonishing
~ ~ Dr y. q Climbers
m m
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Had Eyes.
DISEASES OF THE EYE.-SpECTACI.

Had Eyes.
DISEASES OF THE EYE.-SpECTACIEs-
- Broadway, upstais-BR sIANks, Ocusi, pupil Of the
most celeb atea aad distinguished Ocust Europe froe-so
Kenlc AMI L,cenatc Of the New York state Medical society,
inform those who affected with or
defective vision that opportunity here afforded getting
their permanently cured by peculiarly
which when applied affections generally in
durable sight the shortest time without the
experimenting and applications
by those who bcsi0w but little attGnlos the refined
the study 1.-THE comprising docs, section,
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lsd defects but asoot H. diseases
peculiar cachtiss INDEPENDENTLY 0sr which
ncrno the composition Of Tins scente and complicated
SPECrACLES
Dr. s. from hes knowledge OF cs with aud
defective VISION weak aud painful th public
careful selection the beautiful transparent ss es when
have the de able peculiarly si net only mcdyins the o
-ioo bat also ope,entns the slightest Of aen
Disqualification will be paid Ia thu efths glasses
10 present segree defect Aneor 10 this his been
and cpntnues be- productive III.
Of sussn ~ applying for glasses
ignorant Of the science ofopios and the brc Of eye
DR. = viii be hapry explain the The
and The OF a. Give VISION showing tie eat imror.
lance when .asses required in order and preserve
ighof having them ofihe focal length pacu
'ar aud defect
y Artificial eyes accurately inserted
Office hours from 10 occk daily, Sundays excepted Ad.
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IL EEP YOUR FEET DE- "" Halo, lend you
N vii gct VT - V You there" .ai rerson IL
Customers There Il no. ssd le, for have psr
IT Richards Water ppn Boots kichIfsl What's tins ri
hais y Why W. KEEPS TIE lag lst o
Bo-is AID Sho ~ the anal street" "ThhIk
will have y paT sefsrc hight" Rrcueet
RICHARDS No ga Canal street
B-h slend assoimeni y Ladies and geniemen- and
Children India Rrscf Bips srd Shpesnso al kinds
Proof Boots aud de sfind Rub Cloth faced
with airs Ladies ard GcnienIcn's water Patent
slDes Cork Sucs &C. Ony call and will
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heard 81 Wae Proof Boot only s. - 10 ~ 80 good
youpay fsr Arply ~ -
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The largest VI fscaor and Oldest loss TN. block
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'VO HOUSE AND CuUpCU BUILDERs.-

Ihrsuscnser prepared - execute any orders Tor any
Mind Of metallic Furniture used IN House, Chuches sach
Door Plates, Rnocker, Figures Numr- Locks. KNOBS 10
cuchcons Rel fnckers Vsniaisrs sc 80 ~ ~ 81 German
Sver which Ear rreerslets rlaie metal
tears rubbing ana posn. the CONSUMPTION 9fh metal
SET aad thpcc for this ean - hnsed .tneis yt be-
mice plated ware nOdou bat what
builder. will alec psfef ~ Al the suders and Pro-
pror- invited 10 eNanne me specimens o the
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moo "a LEWIS TEI TCHWANGEH 3TT Rosd.sav
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THE EYE.

AR. ELLIOTT, Oclsiisf, Professor Of and
- diseases NJ the Human sys-Prom ~ undivided
tcnon, and Study under the Ocuss
Europe and Of he bcs; smith
mehc College OF Ohio With the extensive and successful
practice IN the asserts confidence that
the mast dangerous and conc diseases Of eye without
npeat,n except of blindness when he operates
Cdfe<det C0Tecfo,aio end Ensropfuu.
spECTACLE,,Dr spatssi beautiful transparent medium
Spectacle Gasses having the peculiar 81 keeping the
perfectly cool giving immediate ard and
al the time si without the Of chang
w. =. will himself adjust the Glasses the paeuiaf de
feet.
DR. bers that he attends diseases eve and
mpcrecton Of only Office 800 Broadway
in Dun trpef ~
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90 LOTS h2Ts At At WET WET IHi32..33tEN.

CUU mics and others Inornei that consequence
exhsrtant prices dma died. Tor rents city o York
thu induced u offer of the above lots
the most accommodating To those who
buId them Bat they for sale cNccp; for
provcment.
The above ne
and about rods firm the Fic d. nnI
elevation For health prospect and beauty cry capnot
be surpassed IN nai1e Having anULe and al
he together with the of New York Brooklyn with
then various rivers, hl bors and SHIT ping.
Th@ of the above lots 40 not third OF
Bookyn, Wiansbugh, and staten Island having same or
less proximity the city of New York sing a
vantagcs, as may BE- sho visiting the lots.
EnqneofC = BROWNING, the lTefnis hi. Office
No. = Wall a. n. "
purchasing and wishing c,,ntrac will have
beautiful and hui tor them
$1,000.
Also, small together with suitable -ar,ens Al
I'M