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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-01
Mr.. MARTINEZ TO .Nr. Forsyth.
TEASsLATIoS

MEXICAN LEGATION,
.Ntu Orleans, .lpra 7, 1888.
SIR: By the which had the honor 10 address 10
your department the 23d of December 1887, com.
munica;ed 10 you information Of the law passed by the
General Congress of Mexico, The ooh Of May of the
year, fully authorizing the Executive TO propose
the arbitration mentioned in the first article
His ExceIlency the President, being convinced that
this is the most efecual Of terminating al once
the evils 10 which Mexico and the United States are
now Injected and Of reestablsing upon solid bases
the relations Of friendship and good neighborhood be-
the two countries has ordered ME TO propose it,
Therefore in virtue Of such crder and feeling certain
that the United States animated by the sen,i
ments with Mexico, have The honorable satisfaction
address you, and TO assure you that my Government
will with pleasurei and with the utmost good faith sub,
nit 10 The decision Of the power which may be chosen
by common accord 1t is always disposed to de6nve
and formal settlement, By means Of which new Difficult.
ties between the two nations may be avoided, and the
differences which have disturbed their harmony may be
eradicaled.
IL the Government Of the United States should agree
to adopt this arbitration, aud should think proper
give assurances that It will continue 10 take effective
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s,,e wa. received by ue hands Of Abraham Van ba
rem, Esq, the Presidents private Secretary uo,.s ad
rnd n Gay he should ask leave TO haze tae message
read and referred.
The reading of the testimony in the duel investigation
was then resumed and proceeded in TIL shorty al.el
o'clock, when, on motion of Mr. Williams Of ~ Iaso
linn,
The House adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-01
Richmond, Va, Tuesday, May
E'irs,iniM Elections.
rnn,i,nIE % nnlN

The two Wings elec'ed-Randolph and Rives defeat,
,a,"The Charlottesville Advocate, (Whig) SAYS thai,
20, lring os widely the poles, the two wings If The
Van Buren, party, with few Exceptions Ttrs UNITED and
eli, The following is the state OF the polls. a,
the df frren precincts yesterday evening rrola
hs Csy more votes were taken at one or ,wo 4 The
rocinc.s. Int the result would not be malrsy sset
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-01

We present below the correspondence between the
Secretary Of State, and the Minister Penpotentiary OF
Mexico in relation to proposed reference 10 arber
of the complaints Of the U. S. against the Mexican Go.
yernn,ent-Giv5e.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-01
Saturday, .1PrH -, 1888.
The Senate did not sit to day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
MIR Robinson. a member elect from Maine appeared
was sworn and took his seal.
The Senate's BILL establishing board Of commission
ers To examine and establish -io against Tie g. States
was read ;.cc and referred Ia The Ccmiiec Il Claims
The House then proceeded 10 the unfinished business
being the consideration Of the
REPORTS Prom THE DUEL COMMITTEE.
And the question being on the motion of Mr. Toucey
chairman Of The select committee, To postpone the
sdsralon Of The report for two weeks and in The mean
while, to print it, with the amendment moved by Mr.
Robe TO refer 1t 10 committee of privileges 10 re-
porl the proper course for the House 10 pursue,
Mr. Robertson resumed his speech in opposition 10
the posponement and printing and IN supper, OF the
proposition he had moved
He was succeeded by Mr. Slanly, Of North Carolina
Oh the same side CT the question lie opposed the post
ponement, and advocated Mr.. Adams plan of recon.
mitment Of the report with instructions 10 stale only the
facts of the
Mr. Nayor spoke earnestly in condemnation Of the
course OF The committee, having transcribed their
powers and violated the Constitution, aud being worthy
of the censure of the House.
Mr. Bronson replied and v!ndcased the committee 3
Mr. Touccy wished 10 have correction made in the
journal Of the committee: and while up responded TO
sorre OF the remarks Of Mr. Stanly.
Mir Wise warmly demonstrated against the least ate.
ration Of the committees journal or report, it nearly
concerned his repuulon and might not be changed in
a letter point
Mr. Sanly rrloned with some severity 10 the remarks
Of MIR Toucey.
Mr. Boon made some remarks, saying, among other
things that the Poowaitome Psalm Book might MS well
be quoted To him Jefersons Manual, VIXEN il was
against all truth and Justice
Mr. w. Cost Johnson went at large into an examina.
ton of the committees report! which he passed very
decided censue. During his speech several panatory
statements and brief replies made by Mr.. Toucey
and Mr. Granllaud and he several times checked
bv The Chair for touching the merits Of the report.
MIR CamhrtipnU sides
House the delay OF the public business, which he said
mus, be sacrificed if this trial should proceed
MIR Menefee commenced a speech Of much ANNA
lon warmly demonstrating aganst the idea that after
having collected testimony, aud published it to the
world, the members implicated were TO be denied fair
and open trial by the House lie had proceeded
time when he yielded 10 n motion Of Mr. Bell for an
adjournment.
On this motion Mr.. Cushman demanded the yeas and
nays: and the motion negatired: Yeas 10 nays Sc
Mr. Mallory then moved a call of the House; and
On this motion Mr.. Jenier demanded the yeas and
nays; which ordered: whereupon,
Mr. Potts renewed the motion TO adjourn; which pre-
vaing, the House adjourned about half:past three
o'clock.
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Giving Fontaine majority over ShePPaIaa, 10.
maize Of forty nine votes, and White over WI
majority Of thirty FIVE votes
HENRiCO-Q Del) ,,.;c-
John 81 Botis. VIM
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repositories and placing them "wherc they
would be exposed to be plundered by hum
dred hands," whore one could not before reach
them. In this belief we are happy to have
the concurrence Of the address.
But nothing could be more sophistical than
the following:
Il was not until extravaganza and over-tradng,
fostered and sustained by imprudent loans and dis
counts, had resulted in universal embarrassment
u was not until the false capital furnished by the
distribution bill had tempted all classes into wild
speculation and brought upon the land wide spread
ruin, that we told that devotion TO Democratic
principles was 10 be manifested by hostility to
sound specie basis, and by anxiety for credit sys-
tenn.
If" extravaganza and over-trading, fostered
and sustained by imprudent loans and dis
counts, resulted in universal embarrassment"
whose is the fault! Have not two Secreta-
riessof the Treasury successfully "fostered"
those loans and discounts" by abusing the
Opposite Banks to extend their accommoda-
tons upon the public funds : The fact is TOO
notorious to be denied But the "raw head
and bloody bones" of the Distribution Bill are
uAuuSht Wy w tiiC SduotS Vi luC
versal embarrassment" Why not state
the manner of its execution? Was the large
amounts OF SURPRISES transferred from one
State to another by the usual course Of CON-
mercial exchange On the contrary, the
banks were called upon, suddenly, at short
notices, and peremptorily, TO transfer large
amounts of public funds deposited with them,
to remote places, IN specie. The natural con-
sequence was an unexpected arrangement Of
their business, excitement and alarm, which
terminated in The general suspension So it
was not speculation alone that produced the
"wide spread ruin" II is not true, in any
degree, that the Democratic Republicans have
" manifested hostility to sound specie basis"
They have urgently advocated an enlarge
ment Of the specie circulation, as will be
clearly shown by an examination ofthe Sour
rency Bill" so called, and the debates attend
ing its passage through Congress.
The Address contains the following sufi-
GENTLY destructive blow at all bank charters;
and stab at the suspension law recommended
and INDICATED by Gov. Marcy:
"Allow the capitalist 10 use his wealth where it
may most advantage HIMSELF and assist others strike
from your statute books enactmens which uries will
not enforce, nor the community sustain"
We may recur to the subject.
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DWe find the following remarks relative to the pa
per money system, in the NewHaven Register OF the
23d ult.
1.-THE paper money system had not been so extensively
adopted in this country, and interviewer with every
branch of business there would be great poprley in
talking about an exclusive specie currency. II we had
grown up and got all national habits fixed under
the imitation of paper currency, we presume It would
have been better for the five six millions Of people
which might possibly have been found in the whole
United States at this time: We should have been hap
pier too without the introduction OF steamboats,, canals,
rail roads turnpkes good and costly bridges over our
rivers, elegant carriages comfortable dwelling houses
and shops, costly furniture, study Of the French Lam
guage fno coats and hats &c. We have no doubt
that it would be better for the people, Certainly very
economically if our counrymen, including the President,
members of Congress, and Judges Of Courts, had worn
leather breeches up TO the present time But they do
not wear such breeches, and they will not wear them,
say what YOU viii about economy And so OF the ex-
elusive specie currencywe may preach about It Tor
century come, but it will not destroy the paper cur
rcncy The lcprosy upon us, and the most that can
be done is to prevent its spread 1t cannot be removed
suddenly without taking skin and flesh with it,
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.,.h river from Terre Hauie through Monlezuna'
W., Irnion West port and Lodi, TO Coyingson IN
Indiana' Referred 10 the Committee on poS' oinces
and Post Roads. xp.. .,,nt,, Indiana I've
,s, ~ Snndry eitizens) praying compensation Tor
horss losi In The Black Hawk war helerIeu 70
the Committee on Claims, = yUande,I fNfass \
III NSeaariaI Of Is inhabitants oil Wehuei, kniaasl
,,rayn The abolition Of slavery ana the slaEe upe
In he Territories of the Unlled Ssa'es' iu - 'S
table, ,a,s o,hers citizens of
Nor,hern Indiana, praying an appropriation ior
harbor al City West, al the nead OF Laae @
IN The State OF Indiana. Referred 70 lhe Soiiii0e
- ~ Commerce and ordered TO be printed
~ ~ Iohn BALDWIN and others, masters and owners
s assels shipping merchants and others, Interested
IN ne trade Of Lake Michigan, for the same OBJECT
Mr. CASEY presented the petition Of James Al
exonder of Coles county Illinois, praying the pas
sage Of law authorizing him TO count an erroneous
land entry which on his motion, was referred 70 'he
Committee on Public Lands. -
Also, the petition of Capt M, Duncan, OF shelby
Vile Illinois, praying relief which was referred "
the Committee on Claims.
The SPEAKER presented communication from
the Postmaster General in compliance with reso-
luton of the House, the subject OF Express MATS
referred 10 the Committee Post OthceS and Post
Roads.
FLORIDA WAR.
Mr.. WISE begged leave % inquire what had be-
come Of his resolution in relation 10 the conduct oil
the Florida War; offered at the last session; and, as
he supposed, postponed 10 this.
The SPEAKER stated that the resolution fell
with all the other business OF the session, when
closed.
House and the country, for not having again
brought up the subject. He had supposed thar Il
would come up OF course,
The House then adjourned
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-16

The late disastrous intelligence from Florida is
confirmed. We have in il another repetition of the
many pangs have experienced in the course of
this mos, disastrous war. Lieut. JOHN p. CENTER, one
of the unfortunate victims of the savage onslaught
was one of earliest schoomates, and not less va
lued by us as a friend than endeared to large and
interesting circle, by nearer and stronger ties. He
was but Two years since graduate Of high stand
ing from the West Point Military Academy. He
entered Immediately upon his duties in the regular
army, and spent one season at Jefferson Barracks,
Mo- whence he ordered but last year to the Flo
rida service. He was native Of Pittsfeld Berk-
shire Ecounty, Massachusetts, where he has left
numerous and highly respectable friends and rela-
tives to mourn this early bereavement. To his
friends is sad but proud consolation that he fell
in the cause of his country. But his weeping rea-
tions must look alone TO Him, who hath smten them
TO sooth their sorrow happy indeed if the hopes of
Christianity shall have given them the bright as
surance of a reunion, enabling them TO say in the
language of Scripture II shall come to thee, but
thou shalt not come to me-"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-16
CANADIAN AFFAIRS.
From the Quebec Gazette of The 5th inst.

MILITARY WORCESTERSHIRE three remaining COM
panies of the 2ih started from this place yesterday
morning in sleighs, on their return to the Upper
Province We have now but one company OF this
regiment in Lower Canada, stationed at Carlton,
under Major Townsend.
Sir Francis, and the loyal inhabitants of Upper
Canada, who unaided had quelled or driven out the
rebels in that Province, will soon have the assistance
of British troops who at all times, are better pleased
to act against foreigners than against their deuded
fellow subjects.
While the regular force is moving into Upper
Canada, Sir Francis is active in organizing the mi
tia force for active service Col Bullock formerly
High Sheriff of Midland District has been appoint
ed Adjutant Generals Col Robert Stanton, Paymas-
Ter General and Captain James Srachan, late 6sih
Light Infantry, Military Secretary; and number
of volunteer corps have been formed.
The following persons have been committed to
Jail, on charge Of treason, since our last Joseph
Gariepe, HenriviIle; Jean Bite. Lafrican 81! Denis
Adolphe Marie, John Larouche, Joseph Dosvoque,
ST. Eustache.
Montreal, Jan. 3d-Two brothers Of the name of
LunSier tavern keepers in this city, arrested
and imprisoned last night. One of them had hand
in the murder of Lieut.. Wier. The magistrates
have been busy to-day collecting all the arms that do
not belong to the volunteers.
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Of the currency there was Ia fact no real disagree
nent between US save the single point OF the d.
yorce, concerning which we have scarcely broken
lance with each other; does our sudden coinci-
dence OF doctrine result from change IN The views
otfhe Globeor from at atiemp 10 cover up lis real
sentiments, which il had incantiousy put forth but
which now finds II expedient TO Withdraw, because
he People have stamped them with the seal OF dlsap-
probation The last superstition is OF course mad
missibe and the first Is impossible We are there
fore brought TO the conclusion, which we shall be
most happy entertain fcorect that mature reec-
ton and the light thrown upon the subject by intel
ligen authors politicians and voters have wrought
change in the editors views, TO the effect OF bring
ing him back to the ground on which he stood prior
10 the experiments, save the single point before
alluded TO- Here too we may hope that time and the
voice of the people, which some say is the
voice of God, will ere long beget corresponding
change There is certainly great hope for an edi-
tor who has made such progress towards conseTya-
tive principles in short time. Latlerly the Globe
has directed its batteries almost exclusively against
the U. 5. Bank This keeps up the appearance OF
consistency and is much more comfortable to the
operator than the other inasmuch as there is less
rebound There is no fun in touching off gun
which only kicks over the gunner-ihe shot not taxi
ing effect upon the object.
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ErtrIet Of a Liter from Nto York, Jan. 10, 1898.
"fhe Resolutions aud Address Of the great Demo
cratic Republican Meeting held in this city on the
I'd inst. have been in great demand They have
been sent 10 the different parts Of the state not only
but large quantities have been sent for from Con-
cord New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut, &c &c.
and letters from those states have been received,
giving the strongest assurances Of principles be-
ing fully sustained by the Democracy Of those
States. They tired ofthis Loco focO hp,6uggcrv
and'wi submit TO il no longer. Persecution and
denunciation for opinions sake, will no longer be
tolerated. Our cause is Just and will prevail and
we shall have the proud satisfaction Of having saved
the countryn
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-16

The bill to repeal the law prohibiting the
circulation of small bank notes, passed the
House of Assembly of New York on the 9th
inst by vote of 80 to 81.
The Committee in the Senate to which the
subject was referred have also reported in ia
vor of suspending the prohibiory act for two
years. ."
The Assembly have thus verified to the very
letter, the prediction made by Hon. N. P.
Tallmadge in June last. He assigned as rea-
son for desiring the Legislature, at It's last
session to suspend the prohibitory act, that the
law would become so intolerabe in its opera
tons during the suspension OF specie pay
ments, that the. people would, at the very
next meeting demand its total repeal. The
repeal of the law is now advocated by most
all of the administration papers in that state,
and the Assembly have passed the bill. And
yet, for hazarding an opinion on the proPriety
of Su$pcnding the law for season, the Even
ing Post, and its co-laborers, with charac-
teristic arrogance, undertook to read Mr.. Tall
madge out Of the party!
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From The ABanv Argus, Jan. IL.


Our correspondent at Niagara Falls writes as FOL
lows under date ofthe 9th instant:
Yesterday afternoon the British opened upon
Navy Island smar cannonading and bombarding.
II continued for three or four hours The Islanders
appeared to bear it very well, reserying their ammu-
milton for more effective purposes Very little II any
execution could have been done. The guns seem
to have been badly managed, as many shots did not
even hit the Island; some falling short, and some
passing entirely below the Island. This morning all
Is again quiet The day is beautiful and serene;
certainly fthe British attack the Islanders at all, for
the present, they will do it to-day.
"P S. II is now half past IL, P. NJ No attack
yet"
Buffalo papers of the 9th speak Of the cannonad-
inc on the h. and anticipated further, If not deci-
siye hosLilitieS on the 9th. Meanwhile, effective
measures had been taken BY General Burt under the
general orders of the Executive OF the State, which
had been received at Buffalo, for the protection OF
the frontier A requisition had been made on me
keeper of the arsenal at Batavia, for 500 stand OF
arms. powder. &c The United States Marshal had
proceeded to Schlosser with a view TO cut on al
Communication between that place and Navy Island.
The Buffalo Daily Journal publishes from me
Toronto Patriot of the I'd inst, an otlclal report
from Col. McNabb, of the capture and burning OF
the Caroline in which he avowS that II was done by
his orders and that he had determined to take the
HAT NJ all hazards The names of several who were
on gaped in The expedition are mentioned, with com
mendation by the Patriot, for the bravery they dis
nlayed n the affair. Among these, the name Of
CANAAN Mccormick, formerly the commander OF
steamboat on Lake Ontario The expedition, II APP
pears. was commanded by Captain Drew OF the
royal navy The number Of "pirateS" killed is set
down al two or three.
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coMMoDoRE sTEWART.

We noticed few days since, the biography Of
this distinguished Naval commander, published in
the last number Of the Gen,leman's Magazine.
Finding il much sought after, ii is intention to
publish the whole in our columns, as fast as space
win permit; giving to-day, in another column, the
introduction, with which the same is prefaced.
We are the more induced TO do this, because, the
biography contains many incidents and exploits Of
one Of our Naval heroes, and services rendered his
country during the long period oftwenty-seven years
devoted to H. entirely unknown many and forgot
ten by most others Of our readers.
The greatest Indictment which there can possibly
exist to valorous Deeds is the renown acquired and
the distinction which the country beslows on her
for their deeds of yalor displayed in supporting
and defending her cause.
There are others, to whom the country owes
debt Of gratitude, the history of whose exploits
should be pleased to see condensed in their bogra-
ply
The ward room officers Of the United States ship
ofthe line Pennsylvania, have presented the Com
modore, as mark of their respect and esteem for
him their late commander, splendid pair Of gold
epaulettes The Commodore is now in this city, and
receives the salutatons of our distinguished Sena-
tors and Representatives, and public officers of all
parties.
The following is an extract from a letter of an Of
| icer Of the Navy:
To-day, January ilhl about two o'clock, Com
modore Stewart gave up the command of this ship,
and left for Washington City He took leave of us
all by a shake Of the hand in the kindest manner,
then stepping into the gangway and addressed the
crew in few words, but very much 10 the purpose,
then descended the ladder into the boat and pulled
| off. The crew at this moment leaped into the rig
ging and gave three cheers. His departure from
the ship keenly felt By all, for he has command
I ed us with the dignity and character Of gallant
! officer gentleman and friend little knew the
worth of Stewart to the navy and 10 the country
until now. History told me that he was a chyalric
officer, but history has never told Of his great
potcers to command. That he should, in the short
space of two months win the affections of his officers
and crew to such degree as was manifested to-day
on the smooth or wrinked face of every one, would
aStonish any one who had not served under him.
Such men as Commodore Charles Stewart are of
inestimable value to the navy and the country. In
war or in peace, they shonld be looked on as the
brightest Jewels of the republic. In the darkest
hour of war that could be brought on our country,
with an efficient navy and such men Stewart in
command, our coast would be protected, our COM
merce safe and our beloved country out of the
storm clothed in glory"
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HEAD QUARTERS,
Chippewa, Dec. %, 1887.
CnIrln.r m err, Ii, NJ 2 oiclnc

SiI-I have the honor to report for the informa-
ton of his Excelency the Lieutenant Governor that
having received positive information that the pi-
rates and rebels at Navy Island had purchased
steamboat called the Caroline, 10 facilitate their in,
tended invasion of this country and being confirmed
in my information yesterday by the boat (Which
sailed under British colors) appearing at the island
determined upon cutting her out; and having sent
Captain Drew, of the royal navy, he in most gal
liant manner, with crew of volunteers, (whose
names | shall hereafter mention,) performed this
dangerous service, which was handsomely effected.
In consequence of the swift current il was found to
be impossible 10 get the vessel over 10 this place and
it was therefore necessary TO set her on fire. Her
colors are in my possession.
| have the honor TO be, sir,
Your OBJ humble servant,
A. n. MACNABB, Col. Coming
p. s. We have two or three wonderland the
pirates about the same number killed.
A. ~ MACNABB.