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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-16

FIRs AND Loss or LrE.-Abouf two o'clock this
morning. the cabinet makers shop, belonging 10
Joseph @. Lamb, was discovered to be on fire. which
with the dwelling house IL, was reduced TO
ashes, with most of it's contents the next building
north, belonging to Phineas r. King containing three
stores, (only enc of which was improved by Alfred
Edwards two families, and large hall in the spper
story improved ~ museum, was likewise burnt TO
the ground-loss perhaps in the whole 8 or go 600.
Mr.. L. tells us that the fire was first discovered in
the shop.
The NEST unfortunate part Of this affair we now
have to relate. A man by the name Of Petty work
man with Lamb, in jumping out OF the window TO
escape the flames, was much injured, but will rcco
yer. Henry Westerly, boy living with w. Reeves,
cooper, in endeavoring to descend from window in
the museum lost his hold and fell on the flag stones
was taken up senscless, and remains 90, and cannot
continue long, being much burnt and injured BY the
fall, colored girl jumped from the same winaew
IN the Sd story fell on the flag stone but broke NOT
bone, though injured internally, probably seriously,
Bot may recover. This yrl says that young man
by the name OF William Eldridge was n the nall, ana
determined TO some Of its contents ano as sac
jumped from the window saw him mn pnck ln'o the
Asnes-the roof having follen in-SdS haroor Cor
rector.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-16
'onreTsoaIoy oefr.sn me maae 2 ns "rso, "es'er'

C0nreTsoffon beftctsn he rafe ~ Ne sTfof VtsfeTH
and too gentlemen, on Sunday last
LIST Gent.-we have just arrived in this city from
Philadelphia, and leaving tomorrow for the East, beg
to be permitted as a favor, to examine the ship. We
know that 10 not customary TO allow visitors on Sun
day bat as we are strangers here, we will be much
gratfed if the rules can be dispensed with in this
case.
Maie-Get out Of the boat Cd d-n you.
I'd Gent-Can we see Capt Hosken1
Mate-Get out Of the boat-Ret out at once
Bra the fpo gentlemen.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-21

impeaiADe % asesrtaia Il, With any aeeusaey
Hat ws can form soms sotioo of il, By the daily
amount of payments in the hanks in some Of the
eisies. Ia times Il prosperous business and com
m1ree, The daily amount Of payments in the banks
Of New Yosl alone has beon equal to eight mil
lions Wishes We call this d teath,a twentieth,
or a fiftiesh part Of all payments and receipts
made daily in the country We see to what an ag-
grecate result the whole would rise. And how, is
Il possible that such amount Of receipt and pay
ment could be performed by an actual passing Of
gold and silver from hand to hand?
Such notions sir, hardly require serious refu,a-
ton.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-21

The e1eeaioa fr 0eobsrs q the legislature ii
Visg1Aa, takes paaeo the 18th Of thin msnsh.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-21

General Scott, according to The Balsinose r
publican, IL ordered b the Cherokee country
lake command OF 1000 men.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-21

VAN BrxEx rs. JEFFERsox-When the charter
Of the Hamilton Bank Of the United States was
about to expire in 1911, during the presidency Of
Thomas Jefferson, the then Secretary Of the
Treasury, Albeit Gaiietin, informed the Presi-
dent, that its renewal was necessary, in order to
carry on the fiscal operations Of the Government
to which Mr.. jefferson replied, that iaasmuch As
the Secretary possessed the best opportunity to
form a correct opinion on tho subject, he was
bound yield his assent but, said Mr.. jefferson,
as the democratic party is opposed to National
Bank and as am at the head Of that party, il i'll
not answer for me to approve 1t. The act can
nevcehslcss be passed in time TO allow ten days
to EXPIRE during the session Of Congress, in order
that il may become a law without requiring the
Executive signature.-[Pa. Herald and Sentinel.
WEST UNION BANK.-Some reports have been
in circulation unf,v orable to the West Union Bank,
but believe without any Just cause. By on
advertisement in to-day's paper, it will be seen
that the Exchange Bank, in this city, redeems
the notes al the usual rate OF discount for Ohio
bank bills not received on dePosite by the city
banks. The last exposition made recently OF the
state Of this Bank, was creditablc to the institu
ton in tho highest degree, and we do not doubt its
ability to meet all its engagements.
I [Cincinnasi Wing
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-21

The late Mr.. McKim, Of Baltimore, having lei
no will o. children, o0e-half Of his immense Or
perry, it Is said, goes to his wife.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-21

9oDory003 temperance MOveoS09s
The Legislature Of Massachusetts, the mos,
numerous debera'ivc body in tho U. States, the
popular branch containing 600, and the Senate
40, passed in tho former House by . vote Of 220
to lO6, the bill tn prohibit the sale Of ardent spi-
rits in less Quantities than Is gallons, except by
licensed apothecaries and physicians, for medical
purposes, or for the use Of the manufactures and
the arts.
/ The attempt to ioclude wine and beer, and even
cider in the prohibition, failed. We are convin-
ced Of the sacred and unconscious consequence 81
the noble efforts being made in the United States
to rescue the country from the horrors Of intern
Perance, ~ il IS unquesiionably chief source 81
crime and Of every evil, and will, If it spread
ultimately, undermine add destroy the liberties
of the country. The zeal Of Temperance socie-
ties should, however, itself be attemPered BY
moderation. We believe the occasio0al and me-
dicinal Of ardent spirits Of pure quality most
salutary, If not indispensable, and nothing would
drive the oceans If poisonous and usadoltesated
liquors out Of the country, and secure the purs
and wholesome article sooner. thas the general
disuse Of liquors. All distilled liQuoes are unnat
ural fabricaiioos Of art, and therefore ic them
selves hostile to health Ofporssr, beer, ale, &c
We think more favosahay, for they the results
Of natural process. So of wines; and shey sbouI<
not be totally expelled any more than vinegar
cider. lime juice, and every species Of dsiak Coz
med by fermentatioo, whether that fesneoiaaioe
be scesoss or cisoss. OF the vslss TO health q
the bitter nourishing and tonic qualities porter
ale, &C. there can be no dispute, 20 far ~ regard
certain delicate habits. So q the bess dsy wises
10 epidemic fsvers q typhus kind, ssd IN vasisu,
other complaints, wine, porter, &c. arc q indis
PensibIe use. In ehojesa IL u eseahlished tha
n'sdes.se ibaeioos II pure bsasdy, with asioa
food, 10 almost the oily thing Ne en- dsPead upos
~ . preventive. A great dsal aseo oigha b
said, but vs have rssn II present ealy - ny ls
the roSosm eoolaup1oeed . eoaduceo1 viii Pro
deeee sad sd ssose.-(N r. 0eRr.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-21

NEw PlAr-Tbe New Orssaus c.
Marcia 90th, says:
I'VE have just Psrused . dsama, wSieo1B
H. Madden, Esq, estislsd 1.-THE TGoa6 ~
as" II embraces . great possies e -
war The character of David CSockee1 -
duced, with life and seasosiss 80 - ~
sed; and The Whole play u dawn wio
vseisy and ease ihas must sesoss ssss
sndesvtao6 that MI. Ms11es gill iooso
play as the CaaP 81 ~ bsesea" -
CPvxa CAxADA--Wo Deam d. c..
has rseeived . very fsissdly Dseae 80 -
Arthur, tAe ESQ GsvesD1ss
tbaa ill ~ aaaieabSe re1sainD -
sistsd beewosa ahaa pssviose 81 - ~ - e.
NY ~ iuuDliaasly so-ege1 - afzsl
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-21

49,, "A Seine sufficient incentives 70 lend il out
thew were admouished and directed to afford in
creased facilities % commerce, and to extend their
..ccommodasion to individuals, since the public
s,ooevs in their vaults would enable them to give
such sddisioaal accommodation! Now, sir, under
ehie bill any officer who shalt do any ono Of the
eams ,hinRs, Instead Of being praised, 10 TO b
punished: no - TO bc adjudgcd guilty Of emhez-
.lsmsns and of high msdemeanoe, and Is to b
coa6ned, foe auahS know, in cells as dark and
dismal q The vaults and safes, which srs to cos-
tain COR metallic currency. but although think,
air. that The aess 81 Government created this ex-
psasion, vet am certainly q opinion that there
vas q vesv undue expansion created. contrac-
sios, however, had bssuo; and am Of opinion.
dat had il not been Coz the specie order Of July,
1e96. and cor the manner IN which tho deposite
l.v vas executed, tho banks would have zone
through tho crisis without suspension. This 10
INV irIi aad fem belief I canaos, however, dis
,eass these points here. They were treated with
thea occupied one cf the seats Of Georgia on this
Aooe. Whomsoeves he did not satisfy, l cannot
c,nyiace. Still, sir, the question y, whethes
there vas an excess h tho general amount sf ous
ciscuasioo, in May last, Of whether there be now
such excess!
~ what Standard IL tlis to bc Judged! II the
Quesaioo be, whether there be too much paper in
cisculaaioo, it may be answered. by reference u
The amouat Of coin in the banks from which the
papoe issues; because I am unquestio0ably 81
opinisa--an opinion which believe nothing car
ever shake-thas the true criterion BY which h
decide tho question Of cxcessia convertible Pa
vae curreucv 10 tho amount Of that paper, compa
red With The gold and silver in tho banks. Such
szeess would not b proved, absolutely and Ger
saialy, in every case, BY he merc fact Of the sus
peasiaa q specie paymsats; because such ~
event night b psoduced By panic, o. other suddes
eAnss, havisg power b disturb the best regulates
sysss0 q paPes c'sculasioa. Bot tho immediate
Qssssioa nov y. whesher, taking the whole eircu
hsisa together, both metallic ADD papcr, there
v,s IN excess existing IN May, q j. an excess
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-21

oSr own currency, compulsively curtail circula-
tioo, and break up credit, bow arc the commerce
and navigatioo Of the U. States to maintain them
selves against foreign eompetitiona
Before leaving, altogether, this subject Of an
excessive circulation, Mr.. President, will say n
few words upon . topic which, il time would per-
matt, should be glad to consider at moro length;
mean, sir, the proper guards and securities for =
paper cisculatioa. I have occasionally addressed
the Senate On this subject beE're, especially in
tho debate on the specie circular, IN December,
1885; but ! wish to recur 10 It again, be-
cause bold it to be Of the utmost imPos tance &c
prove, to the satis(action Of the country, that q
convertible paper currency may be 50 guarded a.
to DO secure against probable dangers. ] say,
SIR, . convertible paper currency; for l lay II
down as IN unquestionablc truth, that no papef
can Be made equal, and kept equal to gold and sill
vcr but such convertible into gold and silver
On demand. But, have gone fartiser, and still GO
farther than this; and contend that even CONVEX
tibiisy, though itself indispensable, is not a Ger
tain and unfailing ground Of reliance. There is q
liability Of excessive issues Of paper, even while
paper Is Convertible .: will. OF this there can be
no doubt Where, then, shall . regulator be
'oundE What principle Of prevention may We
rely on!
! Now think, sir, i. is too comu,on with banks
IN Judging OF their condition, TO set of all theil
liabilities against all their resources. They loci
to the quantity of specie in their vaults. and "a
the notes and bifls becoming payable, Is means OF
assets; and with these, they expect to be able ,o
meet their returning notes, and to answer the
claims 81 dePositors. So far as the bank il N b.
REGARDED as mere bach Of discount, all this i
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-21

cua,ion, that if this currency were all gold. al
lowing only one quarter Of one per cent. for wear
Of metals, the annual expense attending such a
currency, would be three millions and quarter
a year, or nearly five per cent. upon the whole.
With US, this charge would be much greater. The
loss Of capital would be more, owing to the high
er rates Of interest; and besides all this, is the
cost Of transportation, which, in = country 50 ex-
tensive ours, would be vast, and easily cal
culased. We should also require, proportionally,
more specie than is requisite in England, because
our system Of exchange is, at present, and would
be, under such system as is proposed, much less
perfect and Convenient than that Of England.
Besides. the English metallic circulation is mostly
gold, gold being in England tbs standard, At 4
fixed relation; and If We should succeed to keen
this relation 50 true as TO preserve both Of the
precious metals among US, (Which, indeed, is not
very Prcbablc.) our circulation would be still mere
expensive aud cumbrous, from the quantity Of sii-
yer which it would contain. The silver in the
world is estimated to be fifty times that Of gold in
amount, and consequently something more than
three times IN value. II both should circulate
therefore, equally, in proportion value, the cur.
| rency would be three parts silver, and one gold
Now, sir, the annual expense q such 4 circu-
latsou, upon the basis Of Mr.. McCulloch,s e,ti-
mate, would exceed the whole annual expenditure
mads ioe our army and cur navy. Consider, s;r,
The amount Of actual daily paymeats made IN The
eouairy. II is di6ealt 70 sstimats It, and quite
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-21

A METALLIC CcRRxScY.-Ths Rh
Gazette, Of the 10th iost., gives sbs sssse0
seription ofa now coin lately put isso 60
Will not the Adminisiraiioo cause tbs
feieers 10 be arsestedi Il - esstaisly 49,
injustice IL the sreassvy notes, 10 Pssoa
lsc cusreocy to be introduced as this siass
"A very neat copper coin u IN eires
doubt counterfeit, illustrative Il ths 49,.
the stumble efforts u restore the esases
currency" of certain Distinguished Gaass1.s
Ga one side u contains ~ ass % Q - O.
wi,h this inscriptions fsalss n sie 49,
ny lusssriess Preleceasev9 o. ske -
| 10 tortoise moving slowly along With g
iron chest On his hack, b.nded ~Sse-1la1
Below ths tortoise 10 iasesibsd, "I0oJ,
Agea." and around The @argio, :.
Experiment" =
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-10-27

Thes being our views reapec ing the past,
the inquiry naturally psoscnts itself How arc
we to trasmit to posterity, even secure to our
selves, the rights and privileges we cnioyl This,
we think, can be effected only by continuing in
general to pursue past policy, rejecting the new
and as we believe dangerous spcculations Of yisi-
onary theories and political infdelss
This paper win act in concert with the demo-
crazy of the republic In doing so, the publish
ers will haye,necessary to differ in opinion with
those who opposeit This they will do fearless
ly, yet cpndidly; expecting that lborality and
candor they are willing to allow to others.
A primary object of the Planter is to furnish
to the friends and supporterses the present ad-
ministration and others, paper in which, they
can see reflected without distortion or i,spersior
the passing real scenes Of life; embracing the
most interesting topics Of the day.
With view to render the PLANTER worthy
Of patronage, and interesting to all classes, we
will select from the stores of human knowledge
that only which is useful and ornamental; details
of the historian--the results of the experimental
island the illusions Of the novelist and poet
Facts will be stated, and calculations on proba
bilites made, so that the events of yesterday
may become the subjects Of reflection to day, ant
the lever Of tomorrow
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-10-27
vi e d0aLLe Hotel.

WVHIS very large, commodious and
IN convenient house has been lately
fitted up for, and is now open to
accommodate travellers, and others,
who may call. The things appertain-
ing to the TABLE will be of the best;
got up in the best style; the BAR will
be at all times stored with a variety of
the best LIQUoRs-in a word, nothing
will be wanting on the part of the un-
dersigned, to render comfort to all who
may favor him with their patronage
The STABLES belonging to the Mead
vile Hotel, are commodious, and the
enclosures good-plenty of provender
provided, and good care taken of hor-
ses. A share of the public patronage
is solicited, and we believe will be
given, and merited by
SMITH BOYD.
April Ia. loft.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-10-27
Large Maps of
MISSISSIPPI AND ALABAMA.

SHOWING the public and Indian lands
- Indian Reservations, Land Districts
Townships, Streams, &C., engraved
for the government surveys and plats in
the General Land Office, Washington CT
ty; by f. GILMAN, Draughtsman in the
General Land Office.
+. TAYLOR, Bookseller, Washington
City, has published (and secured the copy
right according to law,) the above maps,
which will be found infinitely more COM
pletc and accurate than any heretofore pub
lished. They are published ON separate
sheets, each containing nearly six square
feet, and will be found useful and valuable
to those interested in the lands of either
state, as they show every item of informa-
ton which is in the possession Of the land
offices, relative to water courses, township
lines, Indian lands and reservations, land
districts, &c, and will be found perfectly
accurate and precise in these points,
They can be sent by mail to any part of
the United States, subject only to single
letter postage. Price two dollars, or three
copies of either will be sent by mail for
five dollars A liberal discount will be
made to travelling agents, or to any who
buy to sell again.
0EFEditors Of Newspapers, any where,
who will give the above advertisement(in-
GLIDING this notice. one or two insertions,
shall receive by return mail copy ofeach
map, if they will send a copy of the paper
containing it to the advertiser.
Aug. II, 1887. =
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-10-27
LibeH'tyHOtel.

NHlS old and well known stand, for
- merly kept by Mr.. Whitney, has
been re-purchased by him and Mr.. Ander
son, in future it will be kept by them, un
der the direction of the former, who will
devote his undivided attention to it, rem.
dering it in all respects, what it should be
"a comfortable retreat for all. His ex.
perience in public line is well known
it enables him to say without fear of dis
appointment, to all, you will be as comfor-
tably entertained in the Liberty Hotel as
you can be any where. Horses will be
carefully attended to, We have comodi-
Gus stables where we can accommodate
droves and others who may call, with eve
ry thing in that line-plenty of provender.
AS for our table, beds and other things
appertaining to the Hotel, we say they
are good, but do not take our word for it,
come and try and judge for yourselves.
And then, our LIQUORS too, try and you'll
swear,
Their better you've rot met with any where's;
We have CIDER, delicious CIDER, here,
Rich to the taste, and as the amber, clear;
WINE too we have, of all the better sort,
MADEIRA, CLARET, TENERIFFE, and
PORT.
We've high proof SPIRITS, GIN and BRAN.
DY rich;
And WHISKEY, old MONONG AHELA and
PEACH.
or these men need not speak, for we defy them
To tell how good they are before they try
them.
The undersigned have also lately pur-
chased the stand known as M'Dowell's
Tavern, in adding this spacious house,
yard, stables, &c, to their other accom-
modations, they can say their means are
more ample than any before ever could
boast of in Liberty, for the reception OF
customers and the public, owing to this
arrangement, they are able also to ac-
commodate many boarders, in addition to
the number they are now accommodating.
They say to the public, we solicit your
patronage.
nj. M. WHITNEY,
]. G. ANDERSON.
Feb. 10, 1S3S-1-tf
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-10-27
PROSPECTUS
OF A PAPER TO BE ENTITLED THE
Plney Woods Planter.

ana Annie Ou'on Literary Refector.
Devoted to Literature, Politics, Science,
Agriculture, Education, General Intel
ligcnce, &c. &c.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-10-27

MEssRs. EDITORS:
MMAVING some acquaintance with
- MASON, of the firm of MASON &
Co., at Port Hudson, La, and hav
ing some dealings with them; to me botn
pleasing and advantageous ! would re-
commend those in this part, who want to
transact business in their line, to give
them call. They will, as usual, attend
to the produce, provision and grocery bu-
siness, and will procure and forward for
accommodation of friends and customers,
from New Orleans, &c, goods Of every
sort. A RESIDENT or ANTE.
June Is. 2O-tf
N. B. Insert the above till | write to
you again-the bearer will comply with
your conditions.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-10-27

TENHE success that has attended almost every
n effort of literary, liberal, and useful ten
dency in this community, has led to preparations
for publishing paper in Liberty, Amite county,
to be as far as the publishers able, adapted to
the wants and interests of the people.
The detailed-the faithful history OF the past,
as reflected by human nature, is the telescope
through which we purpose TO view the future
therefore ii is our intention, and will be our du-
ty-and as such, our pleasure also, to furnish
such authentic historical articles as will be u
tource of profitable and pleasing information to
she readers Of the Planter. All we know, or can
know of the mysterious future, is and must be
derived from the past. The same or similar eau
SEES produce the same or simier effects as human
nature is still the same, the past will be our data
History, when we consult its pages, tell us that
there are but two great political parties of the
world-those that are for a government of the
people, and those who wish government over
the people: government of the many, and
government of the few,--freedom or bondage
Mans capacity for self government had been
doubted until the experiment in America was
fairly severly tried The batteries Of dsappoint-
ed and re csR,ss ambition the most powerful agi-
tators, both of men and nations, were directed
against those who labored for its success Wash
ingtons administration had opposition-Jeffer-
son was called knavc and fool, and his admin
stration denounced weak and worse than
weak: subversive of liberty and the rights of
man. BY whom2 By those who were for a GO
vernment over the people, minority rule, or dis
appointed ambitonists, who, like Catalina, would
sacrifice their country to the love of power
With these facts before us, can it be reasonably
expected that the present administration should
pass without oppostion2
Many have said that the late, as well as the
present administration, would not answer; most
of whom have neither time nor inclination to in
vestigate the truth of this-being engaged in
hunting proof to show that they were right in
making the prediction
Uutil the inventive powers of the human mind
shall contrivc some way by which every aspirant
TO office can have the one he wants, opposition
may be expected. Union and education, rem
dered effective by a free press in America, have
enabled the people as a nation, to not only crush
foreign tyranny, but to support themselves a.
gainst internal factions not less inimical to their
peace and prosperity. Union gave harmony to
feeling; response TO sentiment; and samcness to
action. Education gave the right direction to
the combined energies, and taught the people to
know and value their rights--thc blessings Of
popular government. The press was the con-
hIctor by which an equilibrium was produced
and maintained through all the parts.