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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-28
MICHIGAN BANKS.

| MICttlGAN bANhS.
About one year since, the General
Banking Lawsof Michigan was enact
ed. Since that time, upwards Of fifty
associations for Banking purposes, have
gone into operation, or about one per
week. The late Legislature has sus-
pended the law, so that no more banks
can be created under its provisions
What has been the effect Of the law =
1t has been weighed in the balance, and
has been found wanting! The expert
ment has been fairly tried, and has failed
--signally failed One year ago, Mich
igan had a currency, in the main, sound.
Those who had the management of her
banking interests were mostly men in
whom the public had confidence. This
confidence in the honor, probity and f.
nancial talents Of the men, created con-
fdence in the paper issued by the insti-
tutions over which they were placed ;
and the result was, those banks furnished
a good currency for the people, and the
paper Of doubtful institutions could gain
but limited circulation.
But a change took place. Men might
be dishonest There was nothing of
stability in the promises Of mere men.
Virtue and honesty were below par, and
the mass Of the people believed they
were about to become obsolete. There
was no distinction in Nature, between
an honest and dishonest man. Equali-
ty was the cry, and it was good sound
doctrine to suppose that one man had
as good title to reputation for respon-
sibility, as another. Corporations, those
soul-less, conscienceless creations Of
wicked men, were the only really wick
ed. The rest were either levelled up
or levelled down to a standard, true
democratic standard of virtue without
responsibility, and good deeds without
their appropriate rewards. All men
were to be accounted good, but good on
ly so far as they were not trusted.
Under this state Of things,it became
necessary to reform the moneycd insti-
tutions Of the State. The people called
out for q asecuri,y more tangible than vir-
tue or reputation, or even in the inter-
est which men OF character have in re-
tanning their good names. Land land!
was the cry. Give us land, and abolish
monopolies, so that we may all become
bankers upon the credit of our lands. =
The Legislature obeyed, and what is the
result? A parcel Of crudities in the
form ofLaws, giving, in effect, unrestric-
ted privileges to all, to issue as much pa
per as they pleased--the form ofa guard
against excessive issues, signiIying moth
ing-the creation Of new form Of se-
curity for the redemption Of Bank Bills,
unavailable at all times of pressure, and
which can be but slowly converted into
money, at the best--the raising up Of
hundreds ofirresponsible Bankers. with
out capital, without character, and with
nothing but greedy determination 10
make money, al all hazards--the des-
truction Of the old landmarks, by which
the receivers of money were enabled to
Judge Of its true value, and the creation
Of new ones, which are liable to mislead
and lull into security, while at the same
time they are neither . test Of RESPONSE
bility, nor check upon over-issues.-
| And lastly, The result Of the foregoing
r ' t-> ..s ~
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-28

Specie. One house in this city have
$l02. 400 specie on board the Orbit, from
Jamaica, and $4,000 on board the
Henry, from st. Thomas. The Orbit
has other large sun,-N II Amer;can.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-28


The SUB TREAsuRy.The Madiso'
nian, and several Of the correspondents
Of different papers throughout the Un.
ion express a fear, that the Sub Trea'
sury shceme may become the law Of the
land. We are little disposed to believe
this may even possibly be the case,
though the vote in the House upon the
Senate Bill, could not be considered a
test vote, taken--as II was-at a time
when the House was very thinly atten-
ded. Ithas been stated, the delegation
from Connecticut, influenced BY the
overwhelming result Of the late elections
in that State, have expressed their deter
animation, not to support the measure.
The election ofa Wing in the place Of
the late Jonathan Cilley Of Maine, will
undoubtedly have its influence upon the
members ofth House, as well as add
another 10 the number Of the opposition.
But the blow that has been struck to the
hopes Of the friends Of the scheme, by
the result of the Charter Election in New
York, will, we are disposed to think
put the matter entirely out Of the qucs-
ton. That the Charter Election was
looked to with intense anxiety, by all
parties, there can be no doubt. and that
she administration had determined to
graduate its policy by the result, is
eqally certain. What. then. ofcncour-
sgemens remains TO the Administration?
Can those who are pushing forward this
obnoxious proposition be blind to the
demonstration Of the public sentiment
against il, or can they hope for revul-
zion Of feeling or opinion in its favori 7
The time is past. when the will Of one
man, swayed the minds of a majority Of
she people ofthe Union. Mr.. Van Bu-
rem has no hold upon the affection Of the
people ofihis country.like that possessed
byhs predecessor. The members of
his cabinet have none. The Sub-Trea-
sury scheme has been too long before
the public to expect a revolution in its IA
vor. The first feeling Of distrust at its
appearance has settled into a permanent
hatred. II has divided the party. de-
stroysd It's unity, and sent large de-
yachmcnts to the support Of the oppo-
sifion. Old and firm friends have bro
Ken ahe bonds that held them to this ad-
nniniztration. and now stand aloof. soun-
ding solemn warnings to their sancieDi
associates.
States have been revoIutionizcd, and in
nnany ofihem, there are proofs strong as
holy writ. that The change Is permanent.
Ths discussion has called forth the cf-
forts of he abIest pens Of America and
Europe, and The measure has been uni
.erssIIy dccried. MI. GalIatin, an an
,cIeut friend of tho Administration, and
c1,o II Ire frss linanciers Of his day, has
a;ven biz opinion, III she strongest terms,
Sc.iass ~ policy. The capitalists oi
-
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-28

The PEsTILozzIAN.-This is the title
of paper devoted to the improvement
of Common Schools, and the diffusion Of
Useful knowledge, lately established at
Akron, Ohio, and conducted by Messrs.
Smith and Sawtell. The public cannot
be Indifferent TO enterprises ofthis kind,
bearing as they do, directly upon the
all important concerns for which we
came into existence. We are happy in
the belief that our young State will not
fail to give efficient support to those ol
her citizens who are thus striving to raise
the standard of education, and diffuse
the light Of knowledge among US.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-28

shower bath to nervous invalid, He
would not abandon his theory, though
his limbs gave mental tokenings against
its practice.
"vell, Jams, how do you like flyin'?"
"Der fyin' was veil enuf, but der
lightin' was dey duyvil.r
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-28

r. Fry. Esq. has recommended the
publication Of the Buckeye Plough Boy,
which has been suspended for several
weeks. He has removed the Office Of
publication to Cleveland.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-28

There is yet in the State Of Illinois
12.7i40ss acres Of unsold Public
Land.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-28

New York ELECTIONS returns
Of the elections in the city of New York
give Clark, the Wing candidate for May
or, a majority over Varian, the Loco Fo-
CO candidate, OF 532, which gives to
Clark, as is supposed, a majority Of all
the votes.
Last year, Clark was in minority
Of all the votes given, Of 939.
The Wings have majority Of one
in both boards OF the Common Council,
having elected Aldermen and Assistants
in nine out Of the seventeen wards OF
the city.
Reasons, after election. are never much
TO be relied upon. The introduction Of
foreign votes into the city is charged ur-
on the LocoF Focos. Hundreds of labor
ers from the Croton Water Works are
said to have been brought in, and used
at the polls, and the statement seems
reasonable from the fact, that in spite oi
the abadonment ofthe city by thousands
Of its citizens, the vote is the largest ev.
or given. Upon the whole, however,
the result isa victory, and as such should
be considered, and if the vote il
not 50 large in favor Of reform q.
the Wings could have wished, still they
have in their present majority an anti
dote against destructive measures.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-28
From the journal and Register.
THE COMMON SCHOOL LAW.

THE COMMON SCHOOL LAW.
The present Legislature assembled
under full conviction that our School
Law was defective, and that in compile
ance with the wishcs>6f the people is
must be amended and pade elective
The members accordingly, in both
Houses, have paid more than ordinary
attention TO the law that has just passed.
None have actively opposed, but all
have helped TO make il AZ perfect 40
possible II has undergone various q.
mcndments in both branches, and If it
is not the best that could be framed, il
is certainly the best that could be pas
sed, and ii only remains that the people
In every township and district should bo
careful to avail themselves Of its liberal
provisions, to secure before the close Of
this, good Common School in every
one Of the 5000 school districts in the
State.
The following are soma ofthe leading
provisions Of the law.
There is added to the present annual
Common School fund, which 10 about
$lO4, 900, the revenue from Banks, In
surance and Bridge Companies. and
other funds, 80 az to make the whole
$500, 600, which is distributed annually
according to the number Of youth in each
township in the State.
The School tax is increased q half
mill, making it two mills ON the dollar,
to be expended in the several townships
where il is collected. The revenue from
school lands, fines, &c. 10 left a. hereto
fore.
The total Of means which win be an.
nually applicable 70 school purposes. will
exceed half million OF dollars, az fol.
lows:
State School Funds 100000
Proceeds of the two
mill tax (says) 100000
Proceeds Of school fines.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-28

GOVERNOR MARCY's SPECIAL Mes
sAaE.-The Governor of the State ol
New York has transmitted special
communication to the two Houses ofthe
Legislature, upon the subject of the re-
sumption of specie payments, and the
measures connected Herewith. What
ever may have been the opinion Of the
Governor, heretofore, upon the policy Of
the General Government, towards the
monetary institutions, it appears that
he is. at present, fully impressed with
the importance of sustaining the Banks,
and enabling them to resume operations
so necessary to the general welfare of
the people. The Message is a very
temperate and well conceived docu-
ment, indulging in no political saIlies nor
party recrimination but on the other
hand stating the pecunary distresses of
the country fairly, and manifesting ID
disposition in the author, 10 do all in his
power to relieve them. The Governor
recommends, "that the Commissioners
OF the canal fund, be authorised 10 issue
stock, which it is now certain will be-
come necessary, in q few years, for the
enlargement Of the Erie canal, and the
completion ofthe Black River and Cen
essee valley canals, and to loan it 10 the
Banks, requiring Of them the most am
pie security for the punctual payment
OF the interest and the reimbursement
of the principal, from time to time as the
money may be wanted in the progress
of these works." We have certainly
grea, hopes that the recognition by the
Governor of the doctrine that, "the Gov
ernment has other cares besides those
of protecting ITSELF" may have good
effect. The Legislature will most GER
tainly agree 10 the propositions Of the
banks will profit by it.and
the people will gain confidence in the
evidence which the measure affords, that
the people are not deserted by the Gov
ernment.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-28

dous effect upon our financial matters,
and our whole country, bleeding, as she
is, at every pore, calls loudly against
the whole system.
Nor have all these demonstrations
been without their effect. There is an
evident fear creeping over the friends Of
the Administration at Washington.
Desperate measures have been taken TO
wip over the City ofNew York, as the
last resource. The Globe has been,
for the time being, Anti-Sub- Treasury,
and has talked with great apparenthon-
esty, about the danger Of clothing the
executive with too mnch power, and pla-
cling the purse and sword in the hands Of
the same individual. Alternately advan-
cling and retreating, countermarching
and maneuvering have been the oruer
of the day; and it is to be hoped that
some ofthe party have abandoned the
whole scheme, and become its firm op-
ponents. SO stands the Sub Treasury
the ban,ling Of a minority President
brought forward against the will Of an
immense majority Of the people, and
sought to be set in operation against
their solemnly expressed opinion.
Richmond Indiana palladium., 1838-04-07


Warrior 10 sc. IA; ;1@ he,s.
TKUrH The srtno. ci ;ay beast.
CONSTITUTION FOR thy shield.
fATRioTIsA on Ihy c5s.t.
W IN such weapons ~ ,hv hari.
Stich tAoi cast Ie'eF bs -ial,,
BTn..Ier, KS oar native laaf
Eisnt the 6at,.s o'e. again.
f!esi l,r Justice. may. law.
Let oIf Comfy ssh bs fee.
p.rce again the eaulet draw,
Lsesy eyc Is tanned /, shee.
Sharper tAan Il Two ed.'d sword.
l, the weapon tioIcans. wleli.
keen and piercing i Thy word.
>ta:ssual, Patriot, DO no! yield.
lie: ewes reioice again
In the lgh, of free .orl's ray,
Nourht can break oppressions chain.
Like the voice OF iiENRY CLAN.
Can,1e,., ~
Richmond Indiana palladium., 1838-04-07

To HENRY CLAY.

II VII oppose :ais ~ s;,9. v., III
s:re, q II El- s.c. H9.'5 Ae-r. O. u tGfY
The Stgj- IfeG GsTars E.n.
Richmond Indiana palladium., 1838-04-07

John Reeve the comedian, is deceased.
Richmond Indiana palladium., 1838-04-07

THE Iowa News. published at Dubuque. gives
n cheering account of the prospects Of the mining
buzness.-it says: ...he prospects of better times
in the Lead Mines was never more fatterins than
at the presen, time. Almost daily do we hear Of
ne ~ discoveries being made in the country, and
We believe miners never we:e more industrious
than now being prompted to further exe7'ions by
the success which ha. crowned the perseverance
of o.hers.-[&. Louis Bulletin.
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13
br THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS.
Lmn Conrention of Editors.

lJma Contention of Editors.
[,,r,oy.-Persons disseminating
(. hcf,re the expiration Of the year,
at,he time of their discontinue
(.y will be charged with the whole
I,ruryrs containing ten lines or
| cd for 81. and so cents for each
|be-eofier-longer ones, ten cents
/, The first, and half price for each
|, Insertion. The number of in
Ianired. must be marked on the
bsor. otherwise thew will be con-
out, and charged for
\ Advertisements from a dis
! be accompanied with the cash,
loce in town; and none will be
! other papers in another State,
Ops of which do not amount to
sofa personal nature, whenever
! I'm be charged at the rate of Sd
In lines for each insertion. Po-
llsrs or public addresses, for the
RIriiual persons or companies,
RED as ADVERTISEMENTS, and al
ktes.
privilege Of Annual Advertisers
! their own Immediate business;
|erismen's fnr the benefit of 9TH
sent in by them, must be paid
fq1are.
y ErLoGIEs exceeding 90 lines.
as advertisements.
brnring candidates-For Sinse
for county Offices, SIS each.
EARLY ADVERTISING.
,ty lines or less, renewable nj
be. a rfe,-. $50. No contract
Sc taken for less than one year
7 half yearly.
FsrOyAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
prlrs, not alterable, 2 months, S12
do do months, 90
do do months, 80
Work must be paid for on delivery.
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13

Is. a.n eminent modern writer
4; he foundation of domes-
,a'.. 'a''h in the .ir ne Of wo-
d ,ha Of political happiness,
al, = integrity of man; the
hce .. p = temporal and
VI the goodness, Of God :
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13
STATEMENT OF FACTS.

STATEMENT OF FACTS,
Submitted to tae Con,miHer Of Elections, By
Messrs. Prentiss and Word, in the cas-.
Of the Mississippi Election.
TO the Hon. A. BUCHANAN,
Chairman of Com'tee Of Elections:
Sir: The House Of Representatives hay
| ing referred to your Committee the creden-
tials of myself and Mr.. Word, with instruc-
| tons to report the facts connected with our
claim to seats in the 25th Congress as the
Representatives ofthe State of Mississippi,
| deem il proper to present to the committee
statement of the facts upon which l rely
in support Of our claim, and also an alb
stract of the evidence in proof of the facts.
In this statement | shall abstain from any
argument arising out of the law Of the case,
inasmuch as ! understand that the refer
ence does not involve tn. duy, on the p,rt
Of the committee. of reporting any res"lu-
ton or opinion as to the conclusion which
the facts may warrant in relation to the
validityof our claim.
Should the committee, however, take
different view Of their duty, and determine
to report either an opinion or a resolution
involving the legal effect of the facts, l
would respectfully solicit information OF
such determination, for the purpose OF ena-
bling me to submit what, at present, | deem
would he premature-an argument upon the
whole merits of the case.
will proceed then, at once to state, IN
the fist place, The facts and evidence there
of, upon which base the claim of myself
and my colleague to seats in the 25th Con-
gress, as the Representatives of the People
of the State Of Mississippi; and will then
present the facts upon which repudiate
and deny the claim set up by Messrs Clai-
borne and Gho!son.
In support of my own claim, | state:
/. That the Constitution Of the u. States
contains the following clause, (artlcle i,
section 4 y "IAe time, places and manner
Of holding elections for Sen ':ors md Rep
respntatires shall be prsscribedin each State
by the Legislature thereof; but the Con-
gress may at any time, By lar, make or all
Of choosing Senators"
9. The Constitution of Mississippi con-
tains the two following provisions, (article 8,
section 3:) ss'rhc first election shall be by
ballot, and all future elections by the peo-
pie shall be regulated by law" Same arti-
Gle, section 6: "rhe Representatives shall
be chosen every two years, on the first Mon
day and day following i'll November" In
proof ofthese provisions, have the honor
to furnish, the committee with copy Of the
Constitution ofthe State Of Mississippi.
3. The Legislature of the State of Mis-
siss,ppi, in pursuance Of the foregoing pro-
visions in the Constitution Of the United
States, and in the Constitution Of the State,
did pass an act which was approved ard
became q law on the End day of March,
1893. entitled An act to regulate elections
| in this Statc,' and which contains the fol-
lowing provisions in relation to the time,
place and manner of holding elections q
Representatives 10 Congress from said
/ State:
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13

wing beautiful lines are said by
fksburg Arena, to have original
IN the ETosIAN, a periodical
twenty years ago by the boys
lege. For truth, tenderness,
they are Incompatible.
K each lettering form
pc along in life's decline,
heart us young, rs warm,
idle thoughts as NINE!
J" had his dream OF joy,
unequalled, pure romance;
q, when the blushing boy
Ills At lovely woman's glance:
fould tell his tale of youth
INK it seems of love evince
On', more unesrthly truth,
tale before or since.
could tell Of tender lays
sa' penned, in classic shades
'e bright than modern days
more bright than modern maids.
ina willing ear,
ona blushiug cheek
ach whisper, far too dear
u hp' to give or speak.
\ 100 untimely crossed,
'.is"'ed or betrayed
'p''lt. early lost,
mat blossomed but to fade.
eyes, and .res.es gay
20 and noble brow,
mat all have passed away,
"e"' "hdt zoe see then, nou!
''!-" human love
EA' and frail a thing,
O'sn' brightest visions move
? Tines re'tie,. wing,
s!e''hat still are bright,
.Ap' that talk of bliss,
'0'n' SO fair to sight,
only come to this,
V Loves best visions worth,
's'n must lose them thus!
ss most on earth,
'' 'ade away from US!
.''s whom VIC take
'a !, world, and still recur
49, and for her sake
s o~'o '' when ia, from herr
!, G1n which We adore,
!, and 'S ! In bliss or pain,
'0's-iflove be vain.
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13
DEpARrMENr OF STATE,

(R1 DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
JACKSON, AUGUST 3, 1887.
By BARRY w. BENSON, S cretdry 81 os1se
ofthe State Of Mississippi: !.
Know ye, thai, in pursuance Of the ACT
Of the Legislature 10 regulate elections IN
this State, approved March 2, iooo' : na' :
summed up the whole number o. veaes .o-
| turned into my Office, for kerrcson'as'se.
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

JACKSON, Dec. IA, 1887.
l, Barry w. Bcnson, Secretary Of State
or Mississippi, do hereby certify that the
above is true copy Of the procl .naton
made this day by me, officially.
Given under my hand and the great
LIS. seal of the Stale, at jackson, this
l4th day of Dec. a. ID. 1887.
BARRY w. BENSON, Sec. of State.
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13
.ancy standard,
} ~ n. pUrFIELD,

'o,,rtRS pcr year. IN adra"ee, OF
continued until all nrreara-
paper di'. :, The option of the editor.
ID, nv ',,;oa, reeeired far a 'hdrterpe-
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13
RODNEY, Miss, TUESDAY MARCH "a rs3s

70 the called session Of Congress from this
State
have found the same to be as fellows
Votes
Tor John Z. q. Claiborne ll,2O3
For S. J. Gholson 0.92I
For S. s. Pren'iss 7.l43
For A. l.. Acee 6,;aI
do therefore declare that J. r. III. Chi
borne aud 5. J. Cholson, having received
the greatest number Of votes, are div and
legally elected Representatives to the called
session OF Congress from the State of Mis-
sissippi.
Witness my hand and the great
LIS. seal the State, at Jacks m. the
the 9Th day Of August. 1897.
RARRY w RNNSnN
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13

JACKSON, August II, 1897.
| do hereby certify, that the within pro-
clamation, issued by myself, is true copy
Of the original, as is now OH file in nv office.
Given under my hind and the
[L.s.] great seal of the State of Mis-
sissippi, jackson, Dec. 6, 1887.
BARRY w. BENSON.
Secres1ry Of State.
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13
- adycrtising.

per-" lines or less, for the first in
y d Dollar; for each additional '"'er-
Cents. ..e.
one, ..r line for each adtlitionalinser-
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13

4, -. who advertise by the year, a
amt will be made.
Southern telegraph., 1838-03-13
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

III OEPARTMENT OF STATE,
JACKSON. DEC. Id, 1897.
by BARRr w. BEN on, Secretary of Stat
oft State Of Mississippi:
Know ye, that, in pursuance of the act o
the Leg stature t. regulate elections in tli.
State, approved March 2, 1888, have sum
med up the whole nambcr of woes returned
into my office tor Representatives to the
26ih Congress from this State.
have found the same TO he as follows:
Votes.
S. S. Prentiss received 1861
y. J. Word received l2.34O
j. f. Fl. Claiborne received 6,25S
S. J. Ghplson received 6.O32
do therefore declare that S. S. Prentiss
and +. j. Word, having received the largest
number Of votes, arc daily and legally elect
ed Representatives to the 25th Congress
from the State of Mississippi.
Witness my hand and the great sea!
LIS. OF the State, at Jackson. The l 4th
day of Dec. A. d. 1887.
BARRY w BENSON.