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SuR-TREASuRY.

A large meeting of the democracy opposed to the
Sub-treasury scheme, was held at Lewisburg, Union
county Pa, on the ID inst. at which, amongst other
resolutions breathing similar spirit the following
were passed:
ReSoired, That the measures adopted and the
efforts made by the late administration, and obst
natey persisted in by that now existing, to abolish
The great system Of credit heretofore enjoyed by the
people, through the inStIumentality Of incorpora-
ed banks, are directly calculated 10 ELEVATE THE
WEALTHY AND Powerful AT THE EXPENSE OF THE
POOR but industrious and entcrpriStng part Of the
community; and thus laying the foundation for dis
tnguishing the citizens Of the American Republic
into the tlco classes Of FEUDAL LORDS AND
DEPENDENT VASSALS. ...
I2esoired, That the power and patronage Of the
Chief Magistrate of our country are already greater
than is necessary for the judcious and efficient adj
mnSiraiion of the general government; and there
fore every attempt made 10 increase them, we shall
consider characteristic Of A DESIGN TO PROS
TRATE OUR CIVIL POLITICAL lNSTITU-
TONS. IA
Resolced, Tha, we consider the Subtreasury bill,
which is now before Congress an attempt OF this
kind, and Of The most daring-the most alarming
description; as in il should prove successful, it
will invest the President with The power bo.h OF
THE SWORD AND THE PURSE, abolish the
Sovereignty Of The respectirs States and establish
ABSOLUTE OR MIXED MONARCHY on the
ruins of our confederated republic.
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THE VICE PRESIDENTS CASTING VOTE.
We copy the following appeal to the homes
ty and patriotism Of Col. johnson, from the
Hagerstown, (Md.) Courier 8. Enquirer.
The SuBTnkAsuRy BILL--U now reduced
nearly, to a certainty that tins runons bill will pass
the Senate by the casting vote OF the Vice President
This is the opinion, of the knowing ones, on the sub
ject. We 10th to believe that the result will
prove the correctness OF the prediction We cannot
believe that the gallant soldier and stern patriot Col
Johnson he who barred his bosom to the foe in the
last war; and gathered laurels in many blood stain
ed field, will desert his country in this its hour of
need and deadly peril. Will the war-wor2 chief,
who can point to bis almost innumerable scars, re-
ceiyed in battling for his countrys rights and ber-
ties now when She needs the aid Of all her patriot
sons tear the wreath of fame from his brow and i'm
moate it al the footsool Of party Z We cannot be-
lieve it. The same spirit which animated his lion
heart and nerved the warriors arm, in the con-
ficts with British ic2ions, must still pefyade his
breast @
Although rich in all patriots honors; though
crowned with the civic wreath yet he can add ano-
Their chaplet to his brow, by barring his breasto the
storm and throwing himself into the breach 10 save
his country in this, its darkest day of need.
That he will hesitate to do this that he will with
hold his services from his bleeding and oppressed
country, at this important crisis, cannot be-
lieve.
Should the sub-Treasury bill pass by his rotc, the
well-earncd fame of many years, will depart from
him; and in all future time he will be looked upon
who batted not for Ills country but for the lore
Of fame aione and who refused when his country,
bleeding at every pore, called upon him to stretch
forth his arm in her defence gnobly looked on and
smiled al her destruction. Yea, conspired with her
enemies, and trampied her in her death strug-
gle
Let Richard M Johnson, still act the patrot--ltt
him not bow down al the shrine of party--but e.
him place his seal Of condemnation 10 this hated bill
and his name will be inscribed on the column OF
fame, where now is enrolled that Of the patriots,
rors and martyrs the revolution The same hearts
that hrobbcd with proud and glorious feelings at the
recital OF his gallant daring in the conflicts Of the
late wars will be re-kinded or terminated by this
his more than great and glorious act
hcro's and patriots fame belongs TO his coun-
try; it is her property; and he cannot tarnish il
without inficting indelible disgrace her Then,
Richard M. Johnson, pause before you cast the dice
your country has spoken to you, by the late cleo
tons, in voice you must have heard, and should
obey; Stand by her now and you may again be
full.
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Mr.. Rires' Speech on the Snb-trcasnry BU-The
time allotted Us for the examination OF the views of
this great statesman this allnportant measure, is
as much short of what it deserves, as il is short Of
what we would desire to give il. We have always
thought well Of Mr. Rives, both as and poll
tieian; but this production greatly strengthens these
favorable impressions of him We learn from this
speech, that, while he under the instruction OF
that father If democracy Thomas Jefferson, he
attentive student, and that he imbbed the whole
some principles Of his great prototype TO some profit
The impressions made upon him while student of
democracy, strongly imprinted upon his cha
racer that they impress themselves upon all he says
and does We have every desire, bun not the room
at present. to publish this excellent speech We WILL
however, endeavor to give il place hereafter 1t is
full OF sound reasoning, wholesome truths, and inn
porant Internationally OF which the people should
be put in possession of at the present alarming crisis
'." [IiaryiSbnrg Chronicle
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AFFAIR or THE CAaoLlSE-The following cores
pondence between the Secretary of State of the u.
States and the British Minister at Washington was
communicated by Sir Francis Head TO the Legisa-
ture OF Upper Canada, on the 81 instant:
WAsHSsToN Feb. 6, 1888.
SIN: With reference to the letter, which by drec-
lion of the President you addressed 10 me on the 9Th
and 10Th ulEimo respecting the capture and destruc-
ton of the steamboat " Caroline" By Canadian
force on the American side Of the Niagara river
within The jurisdiction Of the State Of New York, |
have now the honor TO communicate TO you The copy
OF letter which have received upon that subject
from Sir Francis Head, Lieutenant Governor OF The
Province OF Upper Canada, with divers reports and
dispositions annexed.
The piraiical character of the steamboat Caro-
line, and the necessity Of selfdefence and selfpre
seryaion under which Her Majesty's subjects acted
in destroying thatyessel would seem TO be sufficient
~ established.
AT the time when the event happened, the ordina-
~ laws of the United States not enforced with
in the frontier district Of the State Of New York
The authority OF the law oyerborne publicly by
praiical violence; through such violence Her Ma
iesy's subjects in Upper Canada had already Sc
verely suffered and they were threatened with still
farther injury and outrage. This extraordinary
state Of things appears naturally and necessarily to
have impeled them To consult their own security by
pursuing and destroying the vessel Of their praiica
enemy, whefeSoever they might find her.
l avail myself of this occasion, &c. &c
'.a.. II. S. FOX.
The Hon JOHN FoRsYTH
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coRREsPoaDENcE WITH MN. TALL
MADGE.
S,so Slso. Feb. Goth. 1888.


Slso SMo, Feb. Goth, 1888.
Hon. N p. TALLMADoE:
Sla-Haying been selected by general meeting
Of our mutual fellow citizens of Westchesier Coun-
~, held Saturday gath instant, 10 convey 10 you
sense OF the qualification they have experienced
from your manly refulalion Of the debasing asper-
sions cast upon the people OF this State by the Pre-
sdent Of these United States 10 his last annual Mes
sage, we have now the satisfaction To inclose a
copy Of the proceedings Of that meeting and in so
doing 10 tender our assurances of high regard and
esteem for The noble and independent course you
have pursued in trampling under foot The narrow
uammels Of party, and in asserting the birth. right
Of every freeman, 10 the unreSlraDed exercise Of
freedom Of opinion and right Of action, which Of
late years, we regret 10 say u seemed almost IN pro-
gress of extinction.
With sentiments of much respect,
We have The honor 10 be,
Very respectfully, &c.
LEWIS G. IRVING,
ALEX. II. WELLS,
JAMES w. ROBINSON,
MUNSON /. LOCKWOOD
PHILIP G. VAN WICK
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members Of both houses will unite 70 pass H. One
thing Is certain, the bill OF Silas Wright could NOT
pass the House Of Representatives. y would nave
assed the Senate and been laid upon the table OF the
House resqaieseat iapaee Now, there Is some pros
peel thai MIR. Buchanan, 10 carry Out his lnsiruc-
lions will succeed in getting the present bill post
poned, and that he viii Introduce new one which
viii be less Objectionable 10 the democratic opponents
Of the present bill"
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TwENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.
IN SENATE
TuEsDAY, March 20, 1898.

Tuesday, March 20, 1888.
The petitions presented this morning were Of
private and unimpoHant nature.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr.. MORRIS,
on The subject OF slavery iEquifing If the existing
laws are sufficient TO prohibit the traffic in slaves
between this country and Texas, &C.. was taken up
and motion 10 lay the the table, the yeas
and nays being called the motion preyailed-yeas
3D. nays D.
Mr.. Southland rose, and spoke near four hours in
opposition TO the measure and in reply 10 Mr. CAL
-noUH Before he had concluded, be yielded the
floor for a motion for adjournment, and the Senate
adjourned.
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MR.. TAILMADGE'S REPLY.
WASHINGTON, March Isl, 1888.

GENTLEMEN
have The honor TO acknowledge the receipt Of
your letter of the 10th ult, incosng The proceedings
of a meeting Of tie Republicans of Wesches,er
Couuly. approving my defence, in the Senate of The
United Siaies Of The people OF New York against
the charge Of bank influence in the late election.
am pleased to receive this testimony Of appreciation
from my Republican fellow-citzens Of Wes,chester
County in matter in which feel myself impera-
lively called upon TO defend the honor of my native
State. And you may rest assured, that as long as
hold seat in the council OF the nation, New York
shall not want Representative 10 uphold her inter
ests, or maintain her reputation.
My course in this rs well as other matters, in
which il has been my fortune TO differ from the late
and present Executive, has been taken from high
sense Of public duty. Those differences were upon
questions in which ! deemed the great and para
noun: interests Of the country deeply involved i
have endeavored to avert the evils which have al
ready beiaen us, and am trying toatnrn aside those
which now threaten us with destruction. In the
performance of This duty, am neither to be, de-
tered by Executive intimidationS, or the denuncia-
tions.of official organs. In The Of my country
such denuncations have no terrurs for me. shall
discharge my duty conscientiously and feareSsly,
unawed by power uBseduced by place. And give
me leave to say that when can longer exercise
my own Judgment, nor express my own opinions on
matters OF such high import 10 the whole American
people, shall feel that my services longernecd
ed here, and that the post Of honor is private
station"
There is no freedom of thought or Of action under
the present system Of parry discipline. The old
doctrines of the party have been abandoned, and
new ones introduced, to which all are compelled to
subscribe under penalty of political excommunica-
lion.-lt is high time that the people took these
matters into their own hands. The popular will is
set at naught by the Executive will and the most
destructive measures are forced upon the country
contrary 10 the clearly expressed will Of the people.
In regard TO myself, my stand has been taken from
the most deliberate conviction, and no power ON earth
can drive me from it. My course IS onward-In
the language of my distinguished friend from Vir-
full well am to incur the anathemas of party. But
can never forget that have country 10 serve, as
well as party TO obey"
With sentiments Of the highest respect and esteem
for yourselves, and those whom you represent, am
gentlemen,
IL Your obd't servant; ..
N. p TALLMADGE
Messrs. H. >.
LewIs G. IRvNd .-
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The Hon. JouN FORSYTH.

FRESCu SILKs-DMNIsMEp IMpoRTATioN-We
are indebted to a correspondent at Havre (says the
New York Courier,) for the following statement Ia
ken from the Custom House books at that port
showing the number of packages exported from
Havre for New York by the regular packet ships in
The months of November 1886 and 1897. The dm-
mutton in this branch of business is fair index to
the general prostraion. The Government boasts
that we are now under the operation of its Sub
Treasury system. Be it so, and behold the fruits!
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From The Warren Bulletin.

Among the candid and intelligent portion of the
democratic parry the conclusion cannot but be drawn
after mature deliberations that there has been no
enormous political sin committed by the democratic
members OF The legislature, in the vote which they
gave on the instruction resolutions In fact. we
think those instructions will lead to the adoption Of
some plan upon which sufficient number Of the
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-22
From The Keystone.

"As Mr.. Curtis, OF Warren county, has been CEN
sured BY several of the democratic electors In Penn
syvania, for his vote in the House OF Representa-
lives or the resolutions nstructing our Senators in
Congress to oppose the Sub Treasury bill you will
confer favcr on many OF his constituents by pub
fishing the following extract from the Warren Bull
etin, leading democratic paper In The district he
represents,
"Your friend and subscriber,
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From The Tioga Phenfr.

We think the Sub T Treasury scheme will be
given up It's friends deem it a hopeless experiment.
which The people will never sanction. The de-
serters' are thinning the Sub Treasury ranks most
wofuly, and council of war has been held at
which it was resolved that discretion is the better
part of vaor and that for the present retreat must
be sounded. Come back, my hearties, and we are
with you for any reasonable expedition"
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$221,6iO GO

CoAL-The quantity OF coal annually consumed in
London and vicinity is almost incredible A person
form some idea of the quantity used from the fact.
that on one day last January there no less than
seven hundred and forty GOLFERS in the river Thames
having on board the enormous total Of quarter ola
million tons Of coal,
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g MEETING.

| "The democratic citizens of Tioga county, OPP
posed to the Sub Treasury scheme, will be held al
| the Court House, Wednesday evening of court
week, at the ringing OF the bell" 80.
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DICkWlCK B-lllustrated--New edition, COM
i plete in vol, svo. with very numerous engravngs,
is this day received and for sale by F. TAYLOR.
feb pod
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Fran the American .Scnt,nd
stB-TREASURY SCHEME.

We copy from the Tioga Phenix the following
editorial paragraph and call OF a democratic meet
ing in oppositionto The ubTreasury scheme We
is examined in its princpcsas well its details the
more decidedly will it be opposed by the old Jeferso
nj n democrats ~. >. @.
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%. ~. ,l,n or campaign submitted TO the De-
s.. ! vanr letter OF 18th June, you call Tor nine
"a sty cavalry; this appears 10 be TOO great
aahsr 10 ,ubsist in Florida but u they are oee,neu
sn,i.ly necessary they shall be furnished o. iegsis
Ts loss Of horses by the militia, aud the enor-
,. s.pensc incurred by the employment OF thai de-
.e,p,;on OF troops. have determined the Department
rsher 10 bring into the field the whole dsposahie iorce
OF the regular cavalry than TO make any dfangh's of
mounted volunteers,
In the entire absence Of Typographical knowieose
the country which is the theatre Of your operations
cannot give an opinion OF the plan o. campaign yo pro
nose 10 follow II has appeared to me that hitherto,
The base Of your operations has been confined too much
10 line parallel 10 the coast and that Il the nature Of
m. country would permit it might be better 10 establish
Il across the peninsula but OF this VIII defer posi-
tive opinion until receive copies OF the results Of The
several reeonaoissaaees you have caused lately to be
made. / beg thar you will communicate frequently
with the Department and as much possible IN de-
tail. 80 that there may be no defect hardness in
sending forward the supplies you may require other
wise cooperating with you making the necessary ar
fragments and preparations for vigorous prosecution
OF the campaign Us soon the will permit II TO
be commenced without risk to the troops.
The period ought to be determined by experience OF
the climate In all our Southern countries with which
am acquainted the fall Of the year is the most sicky
and to commence active operations IN tho lower parts
OF Carolina or Georgia before the lst OF November,
unless there should be frost earlier in the season. would
be attended with certain disease and occasion the de-
struction Of one-haf Of the army II the troops are
assembled in October, appears to me time enough
but will be glad TO hear further from you on that
subject.
To Maj Gen THOMAS S JEsuP,
Commanding IN Florida,
Copy litter from Mlior Gtaer1l .csap, % The Sec
rctarg Of Jar, dated
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APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT,

THOMPSON F. Mason, of Alexandria to be Inspector
Of the Penitenary in the District Of Columbia IN the
place of William A. Davis, deceased
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The Hon. JoHN FoRsYTH.
Department Of STATE,
WASHINGTON, Feb. l3 1888.

SR have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
Of your note OF the 9Th instant, communicating
copy Of letter from Sir Francis Head, Lieutenant
Governor of the Province of Upper Canada, re-
speeding the capture and destruction of the steam
boat " Caroline" by Canadian force on the Ameri-
can side Of the Niagara river, within the jurisdc
ton of the State Of New York, together with the
reports and dispositions thereto annexed.
The statement of the facts which these papers
present is at variance with the information cemmu-
niea.ud thIs Government respecting that rransac
tion but it is not intended 10 enter at present upon
an examination of the details of The case as Steps
have been taken TO OBJ ain the fullest evidence that
can be had of the particulars of the outrage; upon
the receipt OF which will be made the subject Of
formal complaint to the British Government for re-
dress Even admitting that the documents transmit
ted with your note contain correct statement OF the
occurrence they furnish no justification Of the ag-
erosion committed upon the territory Of the United
S,aes-an aggression which was the more uncxpect-
ed as Sir Francis Head, in his speech at the open
ing of the Parliament of Upper Canada, had ex-
pressed his confidence in the disposition of this Go
vernment to restrain its citizens from taking part the
conflict which was raging in that provinces and add
ed that having communicated with the Government
of the State Of New York, and with yourself, he
was then waiting for replies 1t is not necessary to
remind you that his expectations have been met by
the adoption of measures the part of the United
States, as prompt ana vigorous as they have been
successful in REFRESHING every attempt of the inhabi-
tans of the frontier States to interfere unlawfuy in
that contest. The most serious obstacle thrown in
the way of those measures was the burning of the
Caroline, which, while it was of no service 10 Her
Britannia Majestys cause in Canada had the natural
effect of increasing the excitement on the border,
which this Government has endeavored to allay
avail myself Of this occasion, &c
ESn Go S,c
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WASHINGTON, Feb 16 1888.
SIR / have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
of your letter Of the 18th instant relating TO the ques
ton Of the capture and destruction of the pratical
steamboat Caroline. .@.
Although I.cannot acquiesce in the view which
the United States Government are disposed TO take
of the facts connected with that transaction yet, as
this Legation not the final authority competent to
decide the question on the part of Great Britain and
as you inform me that representation will, in due
time be addressed 10 Her Majesty's Government in
England consider it most consistent with my duty
to avoid entering at present into any controversy
upon the subject 1t will remain for Her Maesy's
Government at home when the whole evidence of
the shall have been produced to form such de-
liberae resolution thereupon as reason, honor and
justice shall dictate
| avail myself of this occasion to renew to you Sc
II. 8. FOX.
The Hon JouN FoRSYTH
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Packages of Silks,

The following amounts have been awarded in the
cases against the corporation Of the city of New
York for blowing up The store So Exchange Place,
during the fire of Dec 1885:
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On motion Of Mr., L. WHlTTLESEY, the SPEAK
Err was requested 10 appoint member OF the Com
mittee of Claims, vice Mr.. CARTRn, deceased.
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OFFICIAL PAPERS.

Maj Gen THos. S. JEsur,
Comfy Army Of Ae SoaA, Fart JAPiier, Florida
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Copy OT q tf4tff TF0Ht EHE SECRETARY OF WAR, 20
lHlj Gen. JEsuP, dated
DEPARTMENT OF WAR;
March !, 1898 I
STA have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your communication of the lth Of February, which
was delivered to me by your aidde camp, Lieutenant
Lnnard The object of it is one Of deep interest, and
have gwen to the most dgent aud respectful con-
sideration
In the present stage Of relations with the Indians
residing within the States and Territories OF the
Mississippi including the Seminoes it useless TO re-
cur to the principles and motives which induced the Co
yernment to determine their removal to the West The
acs Of the Executive and the laws OF Congress eyince
determination TO carry out the measure and i, is to
be regarded as the settled policy Of the country. In
pursuance OF this policy the treaty Of Paynes Landing
made with the Semnoes and the character Of the